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Baby Bounty SchemeRef B1772

Baby BunceRef B1
Miniature train. The engine was in service at Blackpool [1905] and at Halifax Zoo [1909] before coming to Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens.

It was named Baby Bunce in 1922, when Lionne, daughter of James Farnell Bunce, was born.

When Sunny Vale closed, the engine was bought for a fairground in Newcastle and renamed Robin Hood

Babylon House, SkircoatRef B1915
Recorded at Babylon, Halifax [1841]

Bacchus Lodge, HalifaxRef B3309
Masonic Lodge. Established at the Bacchus, Halifax in 1769 – possibly by men involved in coining activities – despite protests from the Probity [No 61] Masonic Lodge. The Lodge was disbanded in 1783

Bache, WarleyRef B612
Aka Bayche. House recorded in the 15th century. Owners and tenants have included

A Sunday School inaugurated by Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge was held here.

The name may be derived from Batt, possibly an early occupant.

The name was changed to Beech House

Back Brade Farm, RastrickRef B2742
Stands between Lower Edge and Upper Edge, Elland

Back Braid Farm, RastrickRef B276

Back Clough, WadsworthRef B2486
Flows down to join Luddenden Brook

Back Hall, ExleyRef B316
Backhold Lane, Siddal.

Back Hall Royd Farm, SiddalRef B3413
An alternative name for Backhold Royd Farm

Back Lane Parliament, HalifaxRef B668
A group of Trustees who met in Back Lane, Halifax and governed Halifax before the town was incorporated in 1848

See Halifax Borough

Back o' t' Moon Farm, SiddalRef B3384
An early name for Backhold Royd Farm

Back o' th' Church DumplingRef B771
A pupil at Grace Ramsden's Back o' th' Church School, Elland

Back o' th' Moors CharityRef B1091
Aka John Greenwood's Charity

Back ShawRef B362
Area near the Walshaw Dean Reservoirs.

See Cascade, Walshaw Dean

Back Stone Hill, TodmordenRef B969

Background informationRef B113
The Foldout presents a number of terms which might be encountered when studying local and family history

BackhallRef B114
Area of the ancient Southowram township around Back Hall

Backhall, Alice deRef B1183
[12??-1???]
She married
William de Ecclesley.

See Back Hall, Exley

Backhold, ExleyRef B3
The name comes from Backhold Farm, a later name for Back Hall.

The area became a housing estate from the 1930s

Backhold Farm, ExleyRef B419
/ Siddal.

Or Backhold Hall:

Later name for Back Hall, Exley.

See Backhold Lane, Siddal and Backhold Royd Farm, Siddal

Backhold Hall, ExleyRef B394
Backhold Lane, Siddal. See Back Hall, Exley

Backhold Housing Estate, ExleyRef B1484
Stands on land which included Exley Bank Farm and Backhold.

See George Barker

Backhold Royd Farm, SiddalRef B3383
West Lane.

Aka Backhold Farm, Back Hall Royd Farm, and Back o' t' Moon Farm The Foldout lists some owners and occupiers of the property

See West Field, Southowram

BackhouseRef B299
This name is found in Backhouse Lane and Backhouse Tunnel, both in the Salterhebble area.

See Bankhouse, Salterhebble

Backhouse, Clifford CharlesRef B3324
[1906-1982] Twin son of George Hughes Backhouse.

He and his brother Gilbert Hughes were educated at Crossley & Porter Grammar School.

After completing an apprenticeship at Brown Muffs in Bradford, they joined their father in the outfitters,

In 1938, he married Eileen Pinder in Halifax.


Eileen was the granddaughter of Ezra Pinder
 

Children:

  1. Andrew Pinder [b 1944]
  2. Helen [b 1947]

Backhouse, Fr Donald F.Ref B2342
[1912-19??] Born in Selby, Yorkshire [14th August 1912].


Mother's maiden name: Mitchell
 

He was Priest at St Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax [1930s, 1939] / Parish Priest at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Brighouse  [1940s/1950s]

He lived at St Bernard's Presbytery, Halifax [1939].

Living with him [in 1939] were Fr Austin P. Henry & Fr Henry McKenna

Backhouse, Foster & TravisRef B2315
Stock and share brokers at 18 Crossley Street, Halifax [1874]

Backhouse's Gentlemen's OutfittersRef B3323
Established by George Hughes Backhouse [1899] in the Palatine Chambers block built by Ezra Pinder

Backhouse, George HughesRef B2263
[1865-1950] Son of James Marshall Backhouse, farmer.

Born in Wistow, near Selby.

He went to live and work in South Africa. He returned to Halifax and opened Backhouse's Gentlemen's Outfitters [1899] within Palatine Chambers, Halifax

Backhouse, Gilbert HughesRef B3325
[1906-1980]
Twin son of
George Hughes Backhouse.

He and his brother Clifford Charles were educated at Crossley & Porter Grammar School.

After completing an apprenticeship at Brown Muffs in Bradford, they joined their father in the outfitters,

In 1936, he married Dorothy Mary Whiteley in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Patricia Ann [b 1939]
  2. Catherine Rosemary [b 1944]
  3. David Hughes Walton [b 1945]

Backhouse, HenryRef B4250
[1843-1906]
He was a sculptor [1896] / a
Freemason / a member of the St James [No 448] Masonic Lodge.

For the Royal Visit of 25th July 1896, Backhouse put on an exhibition which was lampooned by Joe Turner Spencer in the Halifax Comet.

He lived at Clipster Hall, Siddal.

Backhouse, Henry JohnRef B1916
[1847-1880] Son of Frederick Backhouse, plumber.

Born in Wakefield.

He was a plumber (lodging at 21 Bull Close Lane, Halifax) [1871] / a plumber [1872, 1872].

In [Q2] 1872, he married Sarah Jane Lainton at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah Jane was the daughter of
Samuel Lainton
 

Children:

  1. Florence [b 1873]
  2. Frederick [b 1876]
  3. Susannah [b 1878]

Henry John died 6th March 1880 (aged 33), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3147] with Sarah Jane's parents.

In 1881, Sarah Jane & the children were living with her parents at 13 Bedford Terrace, Halifax

Bacon, BenjaminRef B6460
[16??-17??]
Curate at
Sowerby Bridge [1699]

Bacon, GeorgeRef B2979
[1???-18??]
Methodist preacher at Sowerby Bridge [1833]

Bacup Cotton Mill & Mining Company LimitedRef B2566
Weavers at Gauxholme.

In 1881, local mills were suffering a depression and their workers were on strike over rates of pay

Baddeley, Edward LawrenceRef B852
[1870-1915] Son of Dr William Bratton Baddeley

Born in Whalley, Lancashire.

He was an articled clerk [1891] / a solicitor [1911] / secretary for W. T. Glover & Company, cable makers / a member of Southport Yachting Club

In 1881, he and his brother William Baddeley were living with their stepfather George Edward Emmet

In 1891, he was staying with his father-in-law Dr John Oakley.

In 1901, he was a boarder in Southport.

In 1911, he married Mary Elizabeth Oakley [1873-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of Dr John Oakley
 

They lived at

  • Brook Cottage, Coombs, Chapel-en-le-Frith

His military career began when he joined the Volunteers in Halifax and was promoted to Sergeant.

He joined the Southport Volunteers [around 1897].

During the South African Wars, he was engaged on military duty at Chester Castle.

During World War I, he served with the 1st/8th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers and attained the rank of Major.

He was mortally wounded in the Dardanelles.

He died 6th June 1915 (aged 45).

The Halifax Courier [19th June 1915] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Turkey [Grave Ref A 10]

Baddeley, William BrattonRef B849
[1841-1872]
Born in Wellington, Shropshire.

He was a general practitioner [1871].

In 1869, he married Mary Ann Brewer [1850-1???] in Clitheroe.


Mary Ann was born in Whalley, Lancashire, the daughter of Edward Brewer, farmer
 

Children:

  1. Edward Lawrence [b 1870]
  2. William [b 1872]

The family lived at Clitheroe Road, Clitheroe, Whalley, Lancashire [1871].

Living with them [in 1871] was Charles E Martin [aged 30] (assistant, a student from Dublin).

William died in Clitheroe [Q3 1872] (aged 31).

After his death, his widow married George Edward Emmet in Huddersfield [1877]

Baden-Powell, Sir RobertRef B900
[1857-1941] Founder of the scouting movement. On 9th July 1921, he inspected Halifax boy scouts and girl guides

Badger Hill Cricket ClubRef B1633
Formed in 1988. It was formerly the New Road Cricket Club

Badger Hill Reservoir, RastrickRef B1855
Brighouse Corporation reservoir opened in December 1957 to address the problems of low pressure in existing supplies. The reservoir is now filled in

Badger Lane, Hebden BridgeRef B939
There are remains of circular earthworks, 26 ft in diameter, here

Badrick, VeraRef B3179
[19??-] Mayor of Hebden Royd [1989-1990]

Bage, Rev AlbertRef B1126
[1867-1944] FRSL.

He was a Primitive Methodist minister at Shipley before becoming Minister at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax [1903, 1905].

He lived at 30 Milton Place, Halifax [1905].

He left and was at Congregational Church, Romsey [1909] & St Nicholas's Church, Ipswich [1916]

Bagnall, MrRef B2411
[18??-19??]
Architect. Partner in
Scott & Bagnall

Bagnall, Walter HenryRef B1705
[1898-1915]
He lived at 28 South Darley Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Boy 1st Class with the Royal Navy aboard the battleship HMS Venerable.

He died at Chatham Naval Hospital [13th February 1915] (aged 17).

He was buried at Woodlands Cemetery, Gillingham, Kent [Grave Ref: 20 1032].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI), in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at United Reformed Church, Carlton Street

Bagnold, CharlotteRef B384
[1798-1860] Daughter of William Bagnold.

Baptised on 10th August 1798.

In 1841, she succeeded her mother, Tabitha, as Halifax postmistress. The Bradford Observer [2nd December 1841] reported that

The appointment of Mrs Akers to the office of postmistress of [Halifax] in the room of her mother, Mrs Bagnold, who has resigned, has rather taken the inhabitants by surprise; and we think it is a general opinion that the interests of this large and extensive department ought to have been confided to some gentleman of active and business-like habits

She was Halifax postmistress [1845, 1850].

She married Robert Akers.

Their son, William, also worked for the Post Office.

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

She died at her home, Barum House, Halifax [3rd October 1860].

She was buried at St James's Church, Halifax.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at under £3,000. Her will was proved by her sons-in-law William Moore and John Stores Smith

Bagnold, HarrietRef B381
[1788-1812] Daughter of William Bagnold. She succeeded her father as Halifax postmistress in 1810. When she died, her mother, Tabitha, took her place. She was a close friend of Anne Lister

She was buried in Halifax Parish Church

Bagnold, WilliamRef B383
[1747-1810] He was nephew of Mary Wainman.

In 1780, he married Tabitha Dewhirst.

Children:

  1. Caroline Frances who died in childhood
  2. Maria who died in childhood
  3. Harriet
  4. Charlotte
  5. William [1800-1818]
  6. Ann [1804-1818]
  7. John [b 1811-1840]

He became Halifax postmaster [1770s].

He retired in June 1810, and he was succeeded by his daughter Harriet.

He died on 17th October 1810,

after a lingering illness, sincerely and universally respected

Members of the family were buried in Halifax Parish Church

Bagot, Rev GeorgeRef B1289
[1823-1883] Born in Kildoon, Kildare, Ireland.

First Vicar of St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [1869, 1881].

Child: Edith [1851-1891] who married [1884] Henry Atkins(on) Carter from Worcester, in Lewisham

They lived at

  • Iver, Buckinghamshire [1851]
  • West Field, Richmond, Yorkshire [1861]
  • Lidgate, Hipperholme cum Brighouse [1871]
  • Lightcliffe Vicarage [1881]

In 1851, his unmarried sister, Emelia Anne [b 1820] was living with them

Bagott, Rev ElijahRef B1232
[1832-1899] Or Baggott.

Born in Darlaston, Staffordshire.

He was minister of St Bees.

In 1861, he and his unmarried sister, Rachel, were living with their widowed mother, Hannah, at Tattenhall Road, Wolverhampton. He was then listed as Minister at St Thomas Halifax.

First Vicar at St Thomas's Church, New Bank [1859-1899]. He stayed there for the rest of his life.

He was joint-secretary of the Halifax Church Institute [1865]

In 1863, he married Mary Yates Brevitt [1832-1899], also from Darlaston, in Walsall.

Children:

  1. Archibald Thomas [b 1864]
  2. Reginald Musgrave [b 1865]
  3. Sarah Brevitt [b 1868]
  4. Percy Granville [b 1869]
  5. Bertram Montague [b 1877]

They lived at

  • The Vicarage, St Thomas Street, Northowram [1871]
  • The Vicarage, Horley Green Road, Claremount [1881]
  • The Parsonage, Leather Street, Northowram [1891]

Elijah died in the second quarter of 1899, and Mary died in the following quarter

Bagott, Rev GeorgeRef B1729
[18??-18??]
He lived at Carlton Street, Halifax. Curate at
Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax [1865]

Baht meat weekRef B652
An event staged at Luddenden by Granada Television's World In Action programme in August 1975. The intention was to show that people can manage without meat. Most of the village's residents took part in the experiment in which – after a Last Supper of roast beef and Yorkshire pudding at Kershaw House – Luddenden was declared a meat-free zone for a week. A local butcher labelled his van Gastronomic Survival Squad. After the experiment, the village returned to normal with no converts to vegetarianism.

See Baht

Baildon, BenjaminRef B815
[1817-1887] Son of John Baildon.

He was a book binder [1851, 1861]

Benjamin died 9th June 1887 (aged 70).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2115] with his father

Baildon, Charles IllingworthRef B1905
[1834-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a worsted overlooker [1871].

In [Q2] 1862, he married Sarah Lacy [1830-1905] in Halifax.


Sarah (née Oates), born in Spofforth, was the widow of
Henry Lacy.

She had a son by her first marriage Harry Lacy [b 1860]

 

Children:

  1. Clara [1863-1880]
  2. a stillborn child [buried 6th December 1864]  
  3. Lily [b 1867] who was a dressmaker [1891], a wire dresser  [1881]
  4. Annie [b 1870] who was a draper's assistant [1891, 1901]
  5. Thomas / Tom [1870-1907] who was a mechanic's  apprentice [1891], a general labourer [1901]
  6. David [b 1875] who was a mechanic's apprentice [1891], a  mechanic's turner [1901]

They lived at

  • 5 Bottom of Shaw Hill, Halifax [1871]
  • 17 Melville Place, Halifax [1861]
  • 10 Gerrard Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 27 Colbeck Street, Halifax [1901]

Living with them [in 1871] was Harry Lacy [b 1860] (part-timer mill hand).

Sarah died 23rd November 1905 (aged 75).

She & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3646] with her first husband

Baildon, DavidRef B1496
[1797-1881] Born in Ovenden.

He was a worsted weaver [1841] / a card stamper damasks [1851] / a card stamper for loom [1861] / a card cutter for weaving [1871] / a music teacher.

He married Hannah [1808-1880].


Hannah was born in Ovenden
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1830] who was a worsted weaver [1851, 1861]
  2. Charles [b 1833] who was a card stamper damask [1851], a  card stamper for looms [1861]
  3. William [b 1839]
  4. Charlotte [b 1834] who was a card lacer damask [1851]
  5. Priscilla [1845-1921] who was a card stamper for looms  [1861] and married Elias Woodhead
  6. Dorothy [b 1848]
  7. Sarah Ann [1850-1919] who was buried with her parents

The family lived at

  • Moor Side, Ovenden [1841]
  • Lower Shaw Hill, Halifax [1851]
  • 9 Prospect Street, Halifax [1861]
  • 5 Bath Street, Halifax [1871]

Living with them [in 1871] were daughter Priscilla and her husband Elias Woodhead.

Hannah died 12th January 1880 (aged 72).

David died 20th March 1881 (aged 83).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1820]

Baildon, GeorgeRef B3081
[1806-1856]
Born in Halifax

He was printer / a bookbinder [1821]

On 19th November 1821, he married Ruth Hebblethwaite [1801-18??] from Halifax, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. John [b 1821]
  2. Elizabeth [b 1829]
  3. William [b 1831] who was a printer
  4. Mary [b 1836] who was a book sticker/stitcher/sewer
  5. George

The family lived at

  • Old Bank P B, Southowram [1841]
  • Shroggs, Ovenden [1851]
  • Fork Lane, Ovenden [1861]
  • Brackenbed Lane, Ovenden [1871]

Baildon, GeorgeRef B2259
[1840-1911] Son of George Baildon.

He was a master bookbinder [1821] / a master bookbinder employing 1 man and 1 female [1871] / a printer & master bookbinder employing 6 boys & 1 female [1881] / a printer & bookbinder [1891] / partner in George Baildon & Son / a commercial printer manager [1901] / printer with The Argyle Press Limited [1905] / managing director The Argyle Press Limited [1911].

In 1875, he married Susannah Foulds [1843-1909] in Halifax.


Susannah came from Ovenden
 

Children:

  1. Gertrude [1878-1941] who was a book sewer & folder at  printing works [1901] and never married
  2. Florence M. [b 1878] who was a fancy draper [1911]
  3. Annie Foster [b 1880] who was a bookkeeper at the  printing works [1901] and cashier at an ironmongers [1911]
  4. Emilyetta [b 1882] who was a machinist at the printing  works [1901] and a machinist (under clothing) [1911]
  5. Amy Hebblethwaite [b 1886] an elementary school teacher  [1911]

The family lived at

  • 50 St Augustine Terrace, Halifax [1881]
  • 5 Franklin Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 15 Kingsley Place, Parkinson Lane, Halifax [1901, 1905]
  • 305 Huddersfield Road, Halifax [1911, 1941]

In 1881, George's sister, Mary, was living with the family.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [Grave Ref: 3 I 24]

Baildon's: George Baildon & SonRef B2316
They were letterpress printers at John Street, Halifax / Long Back Side, Halifax [1863], printers at Argyle Street, Halifax [1874].

See George Baildon

Baildon, Hugh deRef B1123
[11??-12??]
(Probably) son of
Richard son of Essolf de Tong.

He witnessed a charter (undated, but probably 1195-1199)  of Alice daughter of Serlo de Poule.

Early researchers conclude that the land which Hugh held in Baildon was part of the land which his father inherited on the death of his uncle John

Baildon, JohnRef B75
[1791-1866] Son of Luke Baildon.

Born in Norland.

He was in business [from before 1822] / a bookseller, printer and publisher at Bull Green, Halifax / a bookseller [1851] / a stationer employing 1 man [1861].

In 1813, he married (1) Henrietta Townsend at Halifax Parish Church.


Henrietta came from Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Benjamin
  2. Elizabeth [bapt 1818]

In 1837, he married (2) Charity Holtby [1806-1861] in Halifax.


Charity came from Ganton, Yorkshire, the daughter of Mathias Holtby.

She was a shop keeper [1860]

 

Children:

  1. Frederick [b 1839]
  2. Alice [b 1840]
  3. Ellen [b 1848]

They lived at

  • 19 Bull Green [1837]
  • Bull Green, Halifax [1841]
  • 1 Bull Green [1845]
  • 99 Bull Green, Halifax [1851]
  • 6 Bull Green, Halifax [1861]

Charity died 3rd February 1861 (aged 55).

John died 16th March 1866 (aged 75).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2115]

Baildon, John FrederickRef B958
[1851-1927]

He married Emmalina Lupton.


Emmalina was the daughter of
George Lupton
 

Emmalina died 16th March 1913.

John Frederick died 13th August 1927 (aged 76).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2687] with Emmalina's parents

Baildon, JosephRef B1463
[1750-1818]
Of Norland.

He married Elizabeth [1753-1794].

Elizabeth died 18th August 1794 (aged 41).

Joseph died 30th January 1818 (aged 68).

Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: C9] with James Whiteley [1796-28th May 1858]

Baildon, LukeRef B3182
[17??-1???] Painter.

He married Unknown.

Child: John

Bailes, Arthur ThomasRef B308
[1874-1955] (Possibly) son of Eleanor & Benjamin S. Bailes, carver & gilder in Sunderland.

Born in Stockton, Durham [2nd November 1874].

He was a retail chemist [1911] / a pharmacist (employer) at 252 Leeds Road, Bradford [1921] / a pharmacist [1939].

In [Q2] 1906, he married Elizabeth May Cobb in Halifax.


Elizabeth May was the daughter of
George Myhill Cobb
 

Children:

  1. Gwendolen [b 1909]
  2. George Lionel [b 1913]

They lived at

  • 36 West Parade, Halifax (living with Elizabeth's parents)   [1911]
  • 19 Ellercroft Road, Bradford [1921]
  • 11 Grenfell Terrace, Bradford [1939]

Arthur died Q2 1955 (aged 80).

Elizabeth died Q2 1962 (aged 81).

They both died in Bradford

Bailey ...Ref B259
The entries for people & families with the surname Bailey are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Bailey's: Albert Bailey & SonsRef B2115
Family grocer and provision merchants established by Albert Bailey.

They had 2 shops in Westgate, Elland and in the building at the corner of Elizabeth Street / Southgate which was formerly the home of Albert S. Luty.

The business was sold to Mr and Mrs Lister.

The business closed when the Westgate premises were demolished in 1969

Bailey's: Albert Bailey & Sons LimitedRef B2133
Worsted spinners established in 1910 by Albert Bailey at Riverside Mill, Elland.

Business closed in 1975 when the Elland Bypass was to be built.

See Eliza Jane Lumb

Bailey & SonsRef B2058
Mineral water manufacturers at Tower Works, Norwood Green [1905]

Bailey Hall Bridge, HalifaxRef B702
A bridge over the Hebble at Bailey Hall.

In 1710, there was a petition concerning the parlous state of the bridge

Bailey Hall Conservative ClubRef B2625
Recorded in 1891 at 13 Bailey Hall Bank

Bailey Hall, HalifaxRef B4
Area of Halifax between Caddy Field and Halifax Parish Church.

The name is probably a corruption of Bailiff's Hall and may have been the site of the house of the water bailiff along the banks of the Hebble.

Berry Lane leads from here to Halifax Parish Church

See Bailey Hall Bridge, Halifax, J. & J. Baldwin's and Bayley Hall, Halifax

Bailey, Isherwood & CompanyRef B2233
Woolstaplers and cotton merchants at 5 Deal Street, Halifax [1905]

Bailey's: William Bailey LimitedRef B2056
Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Wadsworth Mill, Todmorden [1905]

Bailiff Bridge ...Ref B41
Entries beginning Bailiff Bridge ... and The Bailiff Bridge ... are gathered together in a separate Sidetrack.

Baillie, Rev Johan LauncelotRef B763
[19??-19??]
He was Curate at
Lightcliffe [1947] and Curate at Illingworth [1949]. In 1952, he left to serve at Hightown, at Milborne St Andrew with Dewlish, at Lima, Peru, in the diocese of Chile [1970-1974] and at Felkirk with Brierley

Bain, JimRef B3306
[1???-19??]
Member of
King Cross Cricket Club [1930s]. In 1940, he scored 665 runs at an average of 72.77

Bain, RodericRef B1781
[1920-1980]
Son of
Dr William Bain.

Born in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales [7th August 1920].

He married Margaret L..

They lived at

Roderic died 26th October 1980

Bain, Dr RoderickRef B1331
[19??-] Of Stainland. First President of the Greater Elland Historical Society

Bain, Dr WilliamRef B1776
[1882-1937] MB, ChB.

Son of William Bain of 6 Belmont Place, Aberdeen.

Born in Aberdeen.

He qualified at Aberdeen [1908].

During World War I, he was living at 58 Lower Market Street, Penrhyn, when he enlisted [May 1915]. served as a Private with the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry.

He was discharged [7th September 1917] having been appointed a Temporary Lieutenant with the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He practised as a GP in Todmorden & Sowerby before taking over the practice of Dr George William Robinson in Elland [1925].

He was at 38 Green Lane, Elland [1927].

On 12th February 1917, he married Ethel Watts in Thorne, Doncaster.


Ethel was born 25th October 1889
 

Children:

  1. Roderic
  2. Ailsa H. [b Todmorden 18th August 1923] who married  [Calder 1947] John L Crowther
  3. Dougal [b Halifax 1928] who married [Leeds 1952] Iris  Russell

The family lived at

  • Vale Manse, Sowerby [1922-1925]
  • 51 Jepson Lane, Elland [1926-1935]
  • Bon Accord, Westgate, Elland [1937]
  • 3 Melrose Terrace, Elland [1939]

William died 12th November 1937 (aged 55) 

Bainbridge, John CliffordRef B240
[1886-1916] Son of Mary I. & William Bainbridge of Park Farm, Richmond, Yorkshire.

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

During World War I, he enlisted in Northallerton, and he served as a Company Sergeant Major with Y Company 4th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He was killed in action on the Somme [17th September 1916] (aged 30).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France, and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Bainbridge, WilliamRef B8600
[1829-18??] Son of Isaac Bainbridge, nail maker.

Born in Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland.

He was a coachman at Knaresborough [1857] / a groom [1858] / a coachman [1859] / a coachman at Harrogate [1861] / a coachman and domestic servant at Northowram [1871].

On 23rd November 1857, he married Elizabeth Hill [1838-1876] in the Ripon Cathedral.


Elizabeth was born in Swinton [2nd September 1838], the daughter of Mary (née Hapby/Haxby) & John Hill, a butler. At the time of her marriage, Elizabeth was a servant and she lived at Sawley
 

Children:

  1. Jane [b 1858] who was a winder at worsted  manufactory [1871]
  2. John [b 1859] who was a bobbin setter at worsted  manufactory [1871]
  3. Martha [b 1864]

They lived at

There is no record of William after 1871.

On 27th August 1875, shipping records show Elizabeth and the children – all sailing under the name Prest – departing from London with a Christopher Prest [age 36] aboard the Toowoomba. They arrived in Rockhampton, Queensland on 22nd December 1875.

Elizabeth died on 7th July 1876 (6 months and 16 days after arriving in Australia). At some time, Jane and John reverted to the name Bainbridge but Martha remained a Prest

Baines ...Ref B23
The entries for people & families with the surname Baines are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Baines & MarshallRef B2295
Brush manufacturers at West Parade Brush Works, Halifax [1905]

Baines Clock & Cabinet MakersRef B789
Established by Mr Baines.

They made long-cased (grandfather's) clock.

Later, they moved into cabinet-making

Baines, Dewhirst & CompanyRef B2353
Worsted spinners at Rastrick [1874]

Baines HattersRef B3432
Halifax hatters.

Several members of the Baines family have been linked to the business, including John Baines, Samuel Baines and William Baines

Baines Square, BrighouseRef B874
The site of 3 mills – Victoria Mills, Prince Albert Mill, and Canal Mill – owned by Samuel and John Baines. Rev Benjamin Firth built a mill here. Samuel bought the land from James and Henry Noble in 1849.

Baines Row was a part of the site and Baines built Britannia Mill there

Baines, Whiteley & RushworthRef B2032
Stone quarrier at Marsh Quarry, Southowram [1896] Partners included Mr Baines, Mr Whiteley, and Mr Rushworth

Bains, ElnathanRef B1124
[16??-16??]
Curate at
Sowerby Bridge [1663]

Baird, Dr W. J.Ref B1818
[18??-19??]
Physician and surgeon at Sowerby Bridge [1905].

He was one of the medical men who attended those injured in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster

Bairns' FundRef B1022
Organised by the Halifax Courier & Guardian. Recorded in 1930

Bairstow ...Ref B33
The entries for people & families with the surname Bairstow are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

BairstowRef B9
An old name for the eastern – Shibden – side of Beacon Hill.

The name probably means bare place.

Early members of the Bairstow family are recorded here.

In her journal [11th August 1820], Anne Lister distinguishes Bairstow from Beacon Hill.

See Lower Bairstow, Sowerby Bridge and Bairstow

Bairstow & FieldingRef B2220
Wholesale clothiers at 3 Carlton Place, Halifax [1905]

Bairstow's Brass Workers, HalifaxRef B404

Recorded in 1911, when Vincent Kelly was employed as a brass cutter


Question: Can anyone tell me anything about the Company? The name of the Company? Where they were located? Who founded the business?

 

Bairstow BrothersRef B2106
Worsted spinners at the former Mixenden Corn Mill between 1845 and 1898. They became a spindle-making company established at Albany Spindle Works, Pellon by Fred and Frank Bairstow

Bairstow BrothersRef B3494
Pawn brokers at Woolshops, Halifax [1850]

Partners included brothers William Bairstow and (probably) James

Bairstow Brothers (1985) LimitedRef B3193
When Willis & Bates Limited ceased trading in 1997, and the business was taken over by Bairstow Brothers (1985) Limited.

They continued to produce the Vapalux and other products for which Willis & Bates Limited were known.

In 2010, the rights to manufacture these products were sold to a Korean company and production was moved overseas

Bairstow Brothers & CompanyRef B3517
Machine makers at Forest Mills, Ovenden [1864].

Partners included Thomas Bairstow, John Bairstow, Henry Peel, and Thomas Hudson Oldfield.

The partnership was dissolved [17th September 1864] as to John Bairstow. The business was carried on by Thomas Bairstow, Henry Peel, and Thomas Hudson Oldfield

Bairstow Common, HalifaxRef B1060
Land at Bairstow owned by the Bairstow family around 1400

Bairstow's: J. & J. BairstowRef B1611
Recorded in 1844, when they occupied the water corn mill at Hangingroyd Mill, Hebden Bridge.

They were (possibly) also at Inchfield Mill, Walsden at the same time

Bairstow's: Joseph & Israel BairstowRef B2616
Coach proprietors at Halifax.

Partners included Joseph Bairstow and Israel Bairstow.

The partnership was dissolved in March 1839

Bairstow's: Paul Bairstow's CharityRef B913
In 1711, Rev Paul Bairstow left a farm and land at Meopham in Kent to a group of trustees – including John Tillotson – such that they might sell the property and buy an estate in or near Halifax.

Out of the income from this estate, the trustees were

  • To provide a school at Sowerby
  • To pay 20/- per annum to a Minister for preaching a sermon on the Feast of St Michael, the Archangel
  • To keep the grave of Bairstow's father – in Sowerby churchyard – in good repair
  • To distribute the remainder to poor persons in Sowerby who were not in receipt of alms

Bairstow, WarleyRef B1483
An area of Warley around Bairstow Lane

Baistow, AbrahamRef B3224
[1799-18??]
Born in Ovenden.

He was a dyer [1861] / a Wesleyan Reform Preacher [1861].

He married Alice [1800-1???].

They lived at 7 Mill Gate, Elland-cum-Greetland [1861]

Bait Ings Mill Spinning & Manufacturing CompanyRef B2090

BaitingsRef B572
Hamlet in Soyland.

In 1316, William and John of Wolrumwall [Wormald] were fined 6d for allowing beasts to escape on to land at Baytings.

This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Our Home & Country.

See Baiting and Blackstone Edge Roman Road

Baitings BridgeRef B586
A stone bridge is mentioned in 1787.

It was submerged when Baitings Reservoir was constructed in 1956. It can be seen when the waters subside in times of drought.

A modern bridge was constructed nearby

Baitings Farm, RippondenRef B728
Blue Ball Road.

House dated RPP 1682.

The name Baitings suggests that this was a resting place for stage coach and packhorse travellers on the route over Blackstone Edge between Lancashire & Yorkshire.

Owners and tenants have included

Now 2 private dwellings

Baitings Reservoir, RippondenRef B1860
This was one of 3 reservoirs – Baitings, Ryburn, and Booth Wood – built for Wakefield & District Water Works.

See Baitings Bridge and Charles Albert Mitchell

Bake, CharlesRef B859
[1832-1884] Born in Huddersfield.

He was a plasterer [1871].

In [Q3] 1853, he married Ellen Wolfenden [1827-1896] in Halifax.


Ellen was the daughter of
Thomas Wolfenden.

She was a worsted power loom weaver [1851] / a dress maker [1871]

 

The family lived at 8 Albion Square, Halifax [1871].

Living with them [in 1871] was Ellen's widowed mother Susannah.

Charles died 4th April 1884 (aged 52).

Ellen died 2nd February 1896 (aged 69).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3054] with Ellen's parents

Bake, EdmundRef B277
[1924-1944] He was educated at Luddendenfoot Council School / employed by C. & J. Smithson Limited at Craven Edge Mills, Halifax.

In [Q2] 1943, he married Hx.

They lived at 49 Horne Street, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 640th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 31st March 1944 (aged 20).

He was buried at Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 10 D 13].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Bakehouse, HalifaxRef B574
A house in the Corn Market. In 1760, this was occupied by James Loggin

Baker ...Ref B310
The entries for people & families with the surname Baker are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Baker's: William Baker & SonRef B2139
Bakery established by William Baker. Proprietors of Bankfield Bakery, Halifax [1905]

Bakes, John MiddlebrookRef B1813
[1773-1858] Born in Bradford.

He was an innkeeper at Idle [1841] / a cordial manufacturer [1851].

He married Mary [1798-1876].


Mary was born in Birstall.

She was a school mistress [1851]

 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [1813-1884] who married William Rhodes Hall Gill
  2. William

They lived at 3 Salterhebble, Halifax [1851].

Living with them [in 1851] was grandson Joshua Frederick.

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3653] with grandson Joshua Frederick

Bakes, Joshua Frederick OatesRef B1823
[1839-1904] Son of William Holdsworth Bakes.

Born in Yeadon.

He was an assurance agent [1861] / assistant superintendent (Prudential Assurance) [1881] / an insurance agent [1891, 1901].

In [Q1] 1858, he married Sarah Taylor [1835-1881] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Stainland
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth Ann [b 1858] who was an assistant school  teacher [1881] & married Thomas Bottomley
  2. Mary Ellen [b 1863]
  3. Annie Louisa [1864-23rd September 1870]

Sarah died 4th October 1881 (aged 46).

In [Q4] 1888, Joshua married (2) Sarah Ann Camp [1860-1???] in Halifax


Sarah was born in Rochdale
 

They lived at

  • 34 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1881]
  • 46 Vickerman Street, Halifax [1901]

Joshua died 9th August 1904 (aged 65).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3653]

Bakes, William HoldsworthRef B1965
[1818-1862] Son of John Middlebrook Bakes.

Born in Cleckheaton.

He was a publican & commercial traveller (ale & porter) [1851].

Around 1841, he married Elizabeth [1813-1???].


Elizabeth was born in Salterhebble
 

Children:

  1. Joshua Frederick
  2. Mary Matilda [1840-1885] who married Charles Brown

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1841]

They lived at 1 Salterhebble [1851].

Living with them [in 1851] was lodger Thomas Whiteley [b 1828] (railway labourer).

William died 28th December 1862 (aged 44)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3653] with other members of the family

Bakewell, Rev PercyRef B1616
[1837-1868] BA.

Born in Hampstead, London [21st January 1837].

He trained at Manchester New College and served at Warwick [1861-1862] before becoming Minister at Northgate End Chapel [1865-1868].

In 1867, he married Sophia Stansfeld in Halifax.


Sophia was the daughter of Judge James Stansfeld
 

They lived at Hampden Place, Halifax

He resigned in 1868.

He died at Church Stretton, Shropshire. [17th June 1868] Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £1,500.

Letters of Administration were granted to his widow Sophia of St Helier, Jersey.

Sophia married (2) Alfred Moffatt

Balaam, ArthurRef B357
[1891-1968] Son of Harry Balaam.

Born in Sowerby Bridge [1st June 1891].

He was an apprentice printing machine fitter [1911].

In [Q2] 1915, he married Gladys Sykes [1892-1982] in Halifax.


Gladys [born 6th October 1892] was a picture house cleaner [1939]
 

Children:

  1. Vera [1919-1971] who was a cotton beamer [1939]
  2. Harry [1933-2006]

The family lived at

  • 17 Calder Avenue [1917]
  • 4 Maple Street, Halifax [1939]

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1915] served as a Private with the Yorkshire Regiment, then with the Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

The Halifax Courier [Saturday 29th September 1917] reported


A Pye Nest Soldier Pte Arthur Balaam M.G.C. has been wounded and is now in the 1st Western Hospital, Fazackerley, Liverpool
 

He was wounded, and drafted back to France [April 1918].

The Halifax Courier [Saturday 15th June 1918] reported


Pte ARTHUR BALAAM of 17 Calder Avenue Pye Nest is a prisoner of war in Germany and unwounded
 

He was discharged [22nd April 1919].

He survived the War, and is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.


An Arthur Balaam is remembered on the Arras Memorial as a Private with the 7th Battalion Norfolk Regiment; on the Tyne Cot Memorial as a Private with the Hertfordshire Regiment; and on the Tyne Cot Memorial as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment
 

He died in Halifax in 1968

Balaam, BenjaminRef B1921
[1814-1898] Born in Bury St Edmunds / Thetford, Suffolk.

He was a cab proprietor [1871, 1881].

In [Q3] 1867, he married Hannah in Halifax.


Hannah (née Hirst) was the widow of
James Crossland
 

They lived at

  • 30 Wadsworth Street, Halifax [1871]
  • 31 Brunswick Street, Halifax [1881]

Living with them [in 1871] was Annie Atkinson [b Lancashire 1850] (school mistress).

Hannah died 22nd October 1894 (aged 67), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2216] with her first husband.

Benjamin died in Halifax [Q4 1898] (aged 85) 

Balaam, HarryRef B1547
[1860-1911] Born in Honington, Suffolk.

He was a commercial traveller.

On 15th August 1887, he married Frances Annie Lambert [1860-1914] at Halifax Parish Church.


Frances Annie was born in Halifax
 

Child: Arthur

They lived at 27 Hill Crest, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

Balaam, WilliamRef B4003
[18??-18??] Of Halifax,

He was a cab driver [1855].

He married Elizabeth.

Child: Emma who was baptised [10th April 1855] at St James's Church, Halifax

Baldam, JamesRef B1115
[1869-1929] Son of John Baldam.

Born in Langfield.

In 1881, he & his parents are recorded as James B. Lord, John Bald(h)am Lord and Betty B. Lord.

He was a reacher-in in cotton mill [1881] / landlord of the Wellington, Todmorden [1897-1915].

In [Q4] 1893, he married Clara Barker [1872-1947] in Todmorden.

Children:

  1. Tom [1894-1938]
  2. Hannah [1898-1920]

He retired to Blackpool

Baldam, JohnRef B1112
[1840-1905]
Son of
Thomas Baldam.

Born in Toad Carr, Todmorden.

He was a clogger [1871] / landlord of the Wellington, Todmorden [1875-1892].

On 27th July 1861, he married Betty Hartley [1839-1907] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Hannah [1862-1939] who was a waitress in a beerhouse  [1881]
  2. Mary Jane [1865-19??] who was a dress maker [1881] and  married Alfred Dawson
  3. Tom [1867-1887] who was a warehouse boy
  4. James
  5. Edward [1872-1901]
  6. Fanny [1876-1877]

In 1881, John & Betty are recorded as John Bald(h)am Lord and Betty B. Lord, and the also the children.

In 1892, John retired to Blackpool.

He died in Blackpool [5th February 1905].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £3,381 3/7d.

Probate was granted to his children James; Hannah [1862-1939] who was a waitress in a beerhouse [1881]; Mary Jane Dawson.

All the family – apart from Mary Jane – were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Baldam, ThomasRef B1106
[1818-1875] Born in Lincolnshire.

He was landlord of the Wellington Inn, Todmorden [1870-1875].

On 24th April 1840, he married Betty Lord [1819-1891] at St Thomas's Church, Heptonstall.

Child: John

Thomas died 12th February 1875.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £2,000.

His will was proved by his widow Betty & son John.

Thomas & Betty were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone: Thomas [13th February 1875]; Betty [29th August 1891]

Baldrey, Robert GlentonRef B3038
[1790-1848]
Woolstapler in Halifax. He was on the committee of the
Huddersfield & Liverpool Direct Railway Company [1845].

He never married.

He lived at The Square, Halifax [1841].

He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax

Baldwin ...Ref B1149
The entries for people & families with the surname Baldwin are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Baldwin & BrookeRef B2944
Manufacturers of mathematical and optical equipment at Holly Bank, Clifton [1920].

Partners included Albert Baldwin and Thomas Brooke

Baldwin & ParkerRef B2132
Solicitors of Halifax with partners John Baldwin and Robert Parker

Baldwin & StantonRef B2390
Engineers at Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge. Partners included 3 Baldwin brothers and Mr Stanton. They were contracted to install equipment for Tilghman Wheelabrator Limited

Baldwin & Walker LimitedRef B2046
Makers of Ladyship knitting wools at their Ladyship Mills and West Croft Mills, King Cross, Halifax [1836-1974].

Partners included Henry Baldwin and Henry Walker.

In 1851, they employed 320 hands.

See Baldwin & Walker Limited Roll of Honour and Buck & Kershaw

Baldwin, Armitage & CompanyRef B2066
Silk spinners established in 1882 by John Baldwin and J. W. Armitage at Ganny Mills, Brighouse.

In 1892, the partnership was dissolved and Armitage established J. W. Armitage & Sons

Baldwin's: J. & J. Baldwin & Partners LimitedRef B2113
Worsted and woollen-spinning company founded by James Baldwin and John Baldwin in Malt Shovel Yard, Northgate, Halifax in 1785.

In 1811 and 1816, they are listed as stocking worsted and woollen yarn manufacturers at Northgate, Halifax. In 1816, they were still at Northgate.

By 1822, they had a mill at Bailey Hall which they sold to the Halifax Flour Society in 1847. In 1830, they were at 2 South Parade, Halifax.

They continued production at their mills at Clark Bridge.

On 27th December 1908, there was an incident in which a train jumped the rails just outside Halifax Railway Station, blocking Beacon Hill Tunnel and dislodging masonry which fell into the yard of J. & J. Baldwin Limited.

In 1915, the company bought back the Bailey Hall mill which they had sold to the Halifax Flour Society in 1847.

After World War I, the company amalgamated with John Paton Son & Company to become Paton & Baldwin Limited.

See Bee Hive Wools, Foster & Clay, Charles Haigh, William Teal and Woolcraft

Baldwin's: J. Baldwin & Sons LimitedRef B2408
Silk spinners at Ganny Mill, Brighouse [1922]

Baldwinson, GeorgeRef B1970
[1821-1???] Born in Harewood, Yorkshire.

He was a tailor [1861, 1871].

He married Bessy [1822-1868].


Bessy / Betsy was born in Knaresborough
 

Child: William Henry

They lived at 11 Queen Street, Halifax [1861, 1871].

Betsy died in Halifax [Q3 1868] (aged 46) 

Baldwinson, William HenryRef B1971
[1856-19??] Son of George Baldwinson.

Born in Halifax.

He was a worsted spinner [1871] / a plasterer [1881, 1891] / a builder's plasterer [1901] / a plasterer [1911].

In [Q1] 1876, he married Harriet Longbottom [1849-19??] in Halifax.


Harriet was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. George [1876] who died aged 3 weeks & was buried at  Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2657]
  2. Mary Elizabeth [b 1878] who was a cotton mill hand [1891]  & married [Halifax Q2 1899] Herbert Townend
  3. Bessy [b 1881] who was a part-timer cotton mill hand  [1891]
  4. John Henry [b 1882] who was a cotton spinner [1901]
  5. Harriet [b 1888] who was a worsted spinner [1901], a  worsted twister [1911]
  6. Edith Ellen [b 1894] who was a worsted spinner [1911]

The family lived at

  • 11 Queen Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 4 St Anne's Square, Warley [1891]
  • 28 Bradley Terrace, Halifax [1901]
  • 16 Back Stanley Street, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] was grandson Albert B. Townend [b  1899]

Balerna, LuigiRef B1680
[1800-1864] Or Lewis.

Born in Switzerland.

He became a jeweller, watch and clockmaker at 8 Northgate, Halifax [1837].

On 13th/14th July 1850, over 100 gold and silver watches, 400 rings, 5 pairs of gold spectacles and other property with a total value of £1000, was stolen from his shop in Northgate.

In November 1850, Mr Sirrell of Barbican was charged with receiving stolen goods which included Mr Balerna's property.

In December 1850, Martin McGuire and Amelia Wade were charged with burglary.

He married Maria [1813-1???] from Switzerland.

Child: Roas [died 24th May 1835]

They lived at

  • Northgate, Halifax [1841]
  • 44 Northgate, Halifax [1851]

In 1851, they had visitors staying with them: a cousin Beno Bernasconi [1830-1???] from Switzerland, who was a jeweller, and Joseph Peni [1808-1???] from Italy, who was carver and gilder.

Luigi died in Como, Italy

Balkram EdgeRef B2975
Area which seems to include Wainstalls, Ovenden and Mixenden

Balkram Edge Farm, Mount TaborRef B2691
Moor End Road. Early 17th century farm.

Owners and tenants have included

See Lower Balkram Edge Farm, Wainstalls

Ball ...Ref B60
The entries for people & families with the surname Ball are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Ball flash, BrighouseRef B582
Area of Bradford Road – between King Street and Bethel Street – which appears on a 19th century map.

There are 2 explanations for the name:

  • A thunderbolt was reported here
  • In June 1855, William Drake fired a gun up the chimney of his premises here – in order to clear the soot – and set fire to his shop and the neighbouring Bottomley's joiner's shop

See Flash, Greenwood & Bottomley and The Gill family of Brighouse

Ball Green, SowerbyRef B329
Well Head Lane. House built by the Wilde family around 1634. It was rebuilt in the 19th century.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

The gateway dated 1634 is listed.

This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

Ballantyne, Philip HughRef B1032
[1891-1918] Son of Mary Annie & James Ballantyne.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School.

During World War I, and he served as a Lieutenant with the 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders.

He died 28th October 1918 (aged 27).

He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 10], on the Roll of Honour at Zion Congregational Church, Ripponden, and on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School

Balloon ascentsRef B2805

Balls, Arthur.Ref B885
[1854-1901] Son of James Balls, labourer.

Born in Honnington, Ipswich, Suffolk.

He was a driver of Halifax [1880] / a waggoner [1881] / a teamster [1891] / a teamster (corn mill) [1901].

He married (1) Unknown.

In 1880, he married (2) Elizabeth Street [1857-1???] at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.


Elizabeth, of Halifax, was born in Derby, the daughter of Henry Street, miner
 

Children:

  1. James Henry
  2. Annie [b 1888] who was a woollen spinner [1901], a sample  knitter [1911]
  3. Arthur [1889-1899]
  4. Fred [1891-1892]
  5. Elsie [b 1893] who was a reeler cop [1911]
  6. George [b 1894] who was a dyer's labourer [1911]

They lived at

  • Hanover Street, Sowerby Bridge [1881]
  • 11 Hanover Street, Sowerby Bridge [1891, 1901, 1911]
  • 61 John Street, Sowerby Bridge [1916]

Arthur died Q2 1901 (aged 46)  Some time between 1901 and 1911, the family changed their surname from Balls to Ball

Balls, HenryRef B733
[1847-1919] He was a warehouseman [1910].

He married Elizabeth Ann Hall [1848-1919].

Child: Annie Elizabeth [1884-1950] who married George Freeman

Balm & WaltonRef B2312
Worsted spinners at Hoyle Bottom Mill, Warley [1845]

Balm BrothersRef B2340
Worsted spinners at Hay's Mill, Mixenden [1881]

Balm, Jonas PriestleyRef B3022
[1836-1904] Son of Samuel Balm.

Born [3rd December 1836] and baptised [11th February 1837] at Ovenden.

In September 1869, he and Robert Newton of Providence Mill, near Keighley, filed a patent for

improvements in worsted spinning frames

He was a worsted spinner employing 80 males & 84 females [1871] / a wool agent [1881] / a manager worsted spinning [1891] / a spinner at Denholme and Halifax.

In 1861, he married Mary Hitchen [1834-1877] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Sam [b 1863] who was a life assurance agent [1901]
  2. Hannah [b 1864]
  3. George [b 1865] who was a manager in an oil cloth  manufactory [1891]
  4. Priestley [b 1867]
  5. Florence [b 1868]
  6. Horace [1869] who died aged 10 weeks
  7. Mary Louisa [1870] who died aged 12 weeks
  8. Wallace [b 1872] who was a clerk in a worsted manufactory  [1891]

They lived at

  • Perseverance Mill, Thornton, Bradford [1871]
  • Side Brow, New Road, Haworth, Keighley [1881]
  • Foreside Villa, Denholme [1877]
  • 8 Westfield Place, Halifax [1891]
  • 14 Paley Road, Bradford [1901]
  • 14 Paley Road, Bradford (Jonas was with son Sam &  family) [1901]

Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: Qs25

Balm, SamuelRef B1540
[17??-18??]
He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the
Peninsular War

Balm, SamuelRef B3120
[1812-1???] Born in Ovenden.

He was a worsted spinner [1841, 1851] / a worsted spinner employing 150 hands [1861].

He married Hannah Priestley [1812-1859].

Children:

  1. Zillah [b 1833]
  2. David [b 1835]
  3. Jonas Priestley
  4. Samuel [1845-1869]

They lived at

  • Hay's Lane, Ovenden [1841]
  • Low Clough, Thornton, Bradford [1851]
  • Foreside Bottom, Thornton, Bradford [1861]

Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: Ns20

Balme ...Ref B643
The entries for people & families with the surname Balme are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Balme & Pritchard LimitedRef B2030
Dyers and stuff finishers at Atlas Dye Works, Halifax, and West Croft Works, Halifax.

Established by James Balme and John Pritchard in 1854.

Subsequent partners included John William Balme [1881] and Sam Balme [1905].

Recorded in 1874, 1880 & 1912-1982.

They employed 42 men and 12 boys & girls [1881]

On 9th October 1879, John Pritchard and 5 workers were killed in an explosion at their West Croft Works.

See Thomas Sirett

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3944]

Balme Brothers & EarnshawRef B2317
Engineers' tool makers and card setting machine makers at Stead Street Iron Works, Halifax [1866] and at Boothtown [1874].

See Mr Balme

Balmford, JamesRef B467
[1799-1878] Of Holywell Green.

He married Martha [1800-1866].

Martha died 4th August 1866 (aged 66).

James died 4th August 1878 (aged 79).

The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: 57]

Balmford, JamesRef B395
[1800-1878] Born in Longwood, Huddersfield.

He was a master carpenter & joiner employing 2 men [1851] / a master carpenter employing 1 man [1861] / a retired joiner [1871].

He married Martha [1801-1866].


Martha was born in Longwood, Huddersfield
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1825] who was a joiner [1871]
  2. William [b 1827] who was an appraiser [1861]
  3. Sam [b 1829]
  4. Anna Maria [b 1838] who was a dressmaker's apprentice  [1851]
  5. David [b 1834]
  6. Mary [b 1841] who was a shopwoman [1871]
  7. Ann [b 1847] who was a shopwoman [1871]

They lived at

  • 24 Holywell Green [1861]
  • 20 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds [1871]

Martha died 4th August 1866 (aged 65).

James died 4th August 1878 (aged 78).

The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S1/57]

Balmford's: Joseph Balmford & SonsRef B3370
Joiners, cabinet makers, painters and paperhangers at West Vale and Quarmby Cliff, Lindley. Partners included Joseph Balmford, George H. Balmford, and Ratcliffe Balmford.

The partnership was dissolved in July 1873 when Joseph Balmford retired.

In May 1876, R. Balmford, joiner and cabinet maker at West Vale, went into voluntary liquidation

Balmforth ...Ref B1598
The entries for people & families with the surname Balmforth are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Balmforth'sRef B2962
Boot and shoe retailer. They were at 51 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1944]

Balmforth's West End Café, BrighouseRef B1783

Recorded in 1901, when it was at 33 Briggate, Brighouse

Balmoral House, Hebden BridgeRef B530
Dated 1879

Balmoral Place, HalifaxRef B742

BaltimoreRef B220
Area of Todmorden

Baltimore Bridge, TodmordenRef B3116
Stackhills Road. Bridge #29 over the Rochdale Canal

Bamber, Rev JohnRef B1694
[18??-18??]
Minister at
Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [26th April 1855-1878]. He was instrumental in constructing the new Church of 1860

Bamford, Rev C.Ref B429
[18??-19??]
Minister at
Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland [1877]

Bamford, Rev CharlesRef B1132
[17??-1801]
Of Bacup. First minister of the
Haley Hill Particular Baptists [1755-1760].

In 1760, he left and moved to Accrington and subsequently to other places in Lancashire

Bamford, George WalterRef B1070
[1870-1938]
Son of
William Bolton Bamford.

Born at Hollins, Heptonstall [21st February 1870].

He was a fustian dyer [1911].

On 3rd April 1893, he married Elizabeth Greenwood [1868-1939] at Halifax Parish Church.


Elizabeth was born at Bottom of Slack, Heptonstall [9th May 1868].

She was a fustian finisher [1911]

 

Children:

  1. William Bolton
  2. John Halstead
  3. Wilfred [1897-1898]
  4. Florence Annie [1899-1904]
  5. Doris Sophia [1900-1984]
  6. Fred [1901-1904]
  7. Samuel [1905-1966]
  8. Mary Emily [b 1909]

The family lived at 11 Broughton Street, Hebden Bridge [1911].

Children Florence Annie & Fred died of whooping cough within a month of each other.

George Walter died at 24 Pall Mall, Mytholmroyd [7th June 1938].

Elizabeth died at 40 Nest Lane, Mytholmroyd [28th November 1938].

Members of the family were buried at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd

Bamford, HenryRef B4502
[1585-16??]
He married Unknown [1575-16??].

Heywood records


Henry Bamford of Deaf Mills, Hipperholme aged 94, his wife aged 104, were both carding out of doors June 24th 1679
 

Bamford, JohnRef B1095
[18??-18??] Grocer at Stainland.

In July 1860, he was declared bankrupt but this was annulled in August

Bamford, John HalsteadRef B1389
[1894-1967] MM.

Son of George Walter Bamford.

Born at 8 Calderside, Charlestown [December 1894].

He was a mule spinner (cotton) [1911].

During World War I, he attested at Dobroyd, Todmorden, and served with the 6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

In 1916, he transferred to the 18th Battalion Tank Corps.

He became a Lance Corporal.

He was awarded the Military Medal.

He died at 34 Square Road, Walsden [17th May 1967].

He was buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden [23rd May 1967]

Bamford, ThomasRef B3482
[1???-1???]
Constable at Todmorden & Walsden [1753]

Bamford, William BoltonRef B1388
[1831-1900]

He married Sophia Halstead [1833-1899].

Child: George Walter

Sophia died 2nd April 1899.

William died 15th November 1900.

The couple were buried at Hebden Bridge Parish Church

Bamford, William BoltonRef B962
[1892-1916]
Or Willie.

Son of George Walter Bamford.

Born in Buttress Brink, Hebden Bridge [August 1893].

He was a member of Hebden Bridge Parish Church & School / a cutter out (fustian clothing) [1911] / a moulder employed at J. Pickles & Son at Grange Foundry, Mytholmroyd.

During World War I, he enlisted in Rochdale, and served as a Lance Corporal with the 9th Battalion London Regiment.

He was killed in action [7th October 1916] (aged 24).

He is remembered on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd, in the book Royd Regeneration, on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge United District Secondary School, and on the Memorial at Saint James Church, Hebden Bridge

Bamforth, JacobRef B1505
[1835-1896] Born in Greetland.

He was a woollen cloth presser [1861] / a cloth presser [1871, 1881, 1891].

In [Q1] 1858, he married Nanny Lumb [1826-1???] in Halifax.


Nanny was born in Barkisland
 

Children:

  1. Thomas Henry
  2. Ernest Albert [1860-15th May 1927] who was a factory hand  [1871], a mechanic (factory) [1881], a steam engine fitter [1891],  never married & died in Greetland
  3. Edbert [1863-31st October 1919] who was a factory hand  [1871], a cotton piecer [1881], a dyer's labourer [1891], never  married, & died in Greetland
  4. Sarah Grace [1865-31st July 1933] who was a woollen  weaver [1881], never married, & died in Greetland
  5. James [b 1867] who was a cotton knotter [1881]
  6. John [1869-15th December 1936] who was a cotton piecer  [1881], a cloth finisher [1891] & died in Brighouse

They lived at

  • Scarr Top, Elland-cum-Greetland [1861, 1871, 1881]
  • Brockstones, Rochdale Road, Elland-cum-Greetland [1891]

Jacob died 14th April 1893 (aged 61).

Nanny died in Greetland [6th June 1898].

Members of the family were buried at St Thomas's Church, Greetland

Bamforth, JamesRef B1455
[1799-1880] Born in Meltham.

He was a cloth dresser [1851] / a woollen cloth presser [1861] / a cloth presser [1871].

On 4th August 1817, he married Grace Simpson Garnett [1799-1871] in Halifax.


Grace was born in Greetland
 

Children:

  1. John [bapt 7th December 1817] who was a cloth dresser  [1851]
  2. Mary [bapt 3rd September 1822]
  3. Joseph [b 1822, bapt 27th June 1824] who died 13th  February 1825 (aged 2 years) 
  4. Elizabeth [b 1832] who was a cloth burler [1851] &  married John Wood [1835-1???]
  5. Elizabeth who died November 1835 (aged 14 months), & was  buried with her parents
  6. Abraham [b 1835] who was a cotton spinner [1851], a  woollen cloth presser [1861]
  7. Jacob [bapt 19th November 1834] who was a cotton spinner  [1851]
  8. Isaac [bapt 19th November 1834]
  9. Alfred [b 1837] who was a chemist's apprentice [1851]

They lived at

Grace Simpson died 1st August 1871 (aged 72).

James died 31st October 1880 (aged 81).

Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: M15]

Bamforth, JamesRef B1518
[1866-1928] Born in Greetland.

He was a cotton warper [1891, 1901] / a cotton yarn warper [1911].

In 1888, he married Elizabeth Jackson [1868-1956] in Halifax.


Elizabeth was born in Stainland
 

Children:

  1. Ivy [1889-8th June 1960] who was buried with her parents
  2. Amy [b 1892] who was a wool cloth weaver [1911]
  3. Norman [b 1894] who was a wholesale chemist's apprentice  [1911]
  4. Harold who died in infancy [29th November 1895] & was  buried with his parents
  5. Milton
  6. Harry [b 1900]
  7. Nellie [b 1902]
  8. Ernest [b 1904]
  9. Joan Margaret [2nd August 1911-12th December 1978] who  married Benjamin Taylor Norcliffe, & was buried with her  parents

They lived at

  • Beestonley Lane, Stainland [1891]
  • Beestonley, Stainland [1901, 1911]
  • School House, Sowood [1928]

James died 15th October 1928 (aged 62).

Elizabeth died 25th February 1956 (aged 88).

Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/318]

Bamforth, Joseph WilliamRef B584
[1883-1916]
Born in Thorpe Hesley, near Rotherham.

He was a policeman [joined 1907], and served in Morley, Leeds [1911]. During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards.

He died 16th September 1916.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France, and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Bamforth, MiltonRef B1516
[1897-1981] MM.

Son of James Bamforth.

Born at Beestonley, Stainland [28th February 1897].

He was educated at Bowling Green School, Stainland & Providence Congregational Sunday School, Stainland / a player with Stainland AFC / a member of Stainland Mechanics' Institute / a ring frame minder (cotton spinning) [1911] / a cotton warper at J. & S. Taylor Limited, Bowers Mills,  Barkisland / a beamer of Stainland [1919].

In [Q3] 1919, he married Lily Wheelwright [1898-19??] at St Andrew's Church, Stainland.


Lily was the daughter of William Wheelwright, farmer
 

During World War I, he enlisted in Huddersfield [1st November 1915] and served as a Private with the West Riding Regiment.

He was wounded twice and gassed once. He was hospitalised at Whalley Hospital, Blackburn and at New Hall Hay Auxiliary Military Hospital, Rawtenstall.

He was awarded the Military Medal [1917]


At midnight 4th-5th June 1917, he was one of a party of 6 men and an officer who raided a German trench & dugout at Fleur-Baix, taking a number of prisoners. 2 of his comrades were killed in the action
 

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [21st July 1917]. On 25th December 1917, the members of Stainland Mechanics' Institute celebrated his award by presenting him with a gold albert (watch) and medal, to which his employers and fellow workers had contributed.

He survived the War.

He died Q1 1981

Bamforth, Thomas HenryRef B1503
[1858-1909] Son of Jacob Bamforth.

Born in Barkisland.

He was a factory hand [1871] / a cotton warper [1881, 1891, 1901].

He married Mary Ellen [1858-1951].


Mary Ellen was born in Halifax [23rd July 1858]
 

Children:

  1. Florence [b 1886] who was an elementary school  pupil-teacher [1901]
  2. Wilfred [b 1888]
  3. Alice [30th March 1890-16th December 1893]
  4. Thomas Henry [b 19th April 1909]

They lived at Woodside, Barkisland [1891, 1901].

Living with them [in 1901] was nephew Edgar T. Howe [b 1899]

Thomas Henry died Q3 1909 (aged 51).

Mary Ellen died 25th April 1951.

Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: A17]

Bampton, Rev T. A.Ref B1283
[18??-19??]
He was at Overseal before becoming Minister of
Pellon Lane Baptist Church [March 1912]

Banaster, RogerRef B1189
[13??-14??] He was Lord of the Manor of Clifton.

He married Isabel.

Child: Thurstan

Banaster, ThurstanRef B1190
[13??-1469]
Son of
Roger Banaster.

Lord of the Manor of Clifton [1469]

Banastre, AdamRef B294
[11??-12??]

He married Unknown.

Child: Richard

Banastre, RichardRef B311
[12??-12??] Of Bretherton.

Son of Adam Banastre.

Banastre, ThurstanRef B292
[11??-12??] Younger brother of Robert Banastre of Prestatyn, brother of Warin Banistre

Children:

  1. Margaret his daughter and co-heir married Richard son of Roger

Banbury, NathanielRef B1672
[1815-1874] Born in Coventry, Warwickshire.

He was a factory operative [1871] / a silk weaver.

He married Eliza [1818-1???].

Children:

  1. Charles [b 1845] who was a factory operative [1871]
  2. William [b 1850] who was a factory operative [1871]
  3. Eliza [b 1848] who married Charles Manger

They lived at 12 Haigh Street, Halifax [1871].

Living with them [in 1871] were son Charles, his wife Eliza [b 1846] (a factory operative), & their daughter Eliza [b 1871], daughter Eliza, her husband Charles, and their children.

Nathaniel died in Halifax [Q3 1874] (aged 60) 

Bancroft ...Ref B353
The entries for people & families with the surname Bancroft are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Bancroft & Company, TodmordenRef B2502
Recorded in 1891, when they were at Millsteads Mill, Castle Street.

During a weavers' strike in 1890-1891, William Calvert and Crabtree Marshall were amongst those charged with intimidation of non-union workers. The strike, which was over pay, lasted 24/25 weeks and was concluded in April 1891

Bancroft & FawthropRef B2085
Brush manufacturers established by Frederick Bancroft in 1868.

He later took Frederick Fawthrop into partnership.

They were at Bull Close Lane, Halifax [1866], Ann Street, Halifax, Stannary Street, Halifax, and Halifax Brush Works, Raglan Street [1880].

They employed Charles Hanson.

After Fawthrop's death, his brother William Henry Bancroft joined the business, which then became Bancroft Brothers

Bancroft & WilcockRef B1851
Recorded in 1868, when they were worsted weavers, employing 49 hands. They manufactured yearly 150,000 lbs of goods of the value £24,000.

Their report to the Rivers Pollution Commission [1868] described the business as


on the river
Calder at Cross Hill Mill, Halifax. This implied that the Mill couldn't be at the Cross Hill at North Bridge, which is far from the Calder
 

They also said that


they hired power and room from Edleston, with a rateable value of works £40.

If this was William Edleston Limited, the Mill might be at Sowerby Bridge. Is there a Cross Hill Mill at Sowerby Bridge?

 

Bancroft BrothersRef B2084
Brush manufacturers at Halifax Brush Works, Raglan Street.

Originally Bancroft & Fawthrop. It became Bancroft Brothers after the death of Frederick Fawthrop, when William Henry Bancroft joined his brother Frederick Bancroft. Frederick's son George William Bancroft later joined the business.

After Frederick Bancroft died, the business went bankrupt [1895-1899]. Family stories blame this on competition from German brush makers

Bancroft's ConfectionersRef B2687
Established by James Bancroft.

Recorded in 1936 at 13 Arcade Royale and 16 Southgate, Halifax, when the proprietor was Miss Hilda Jackson

Bancroft's: D. & H. BancroftRef B1863
Grocers in Halifax.

Recorded in 1850, when the partnership was dissolved

Bancroft's: J. & D. BancroftRef B1862
Flour dealers in Halifax.

Recorded in 1848, when the partnership was dissolved

Bancroft's: Joseph Bancroft & SonsRef B2131
Slaters and plasterers of Halifax [1878-1918]. Established by Joseph Bancroft and his son, Alfred.

See Hipperholme Wesleyan Methodist Chapel and Union Bank, Halifax

Bancroft's: William Bancroft & Sons of Halifax LimitedRef B2235
Worsted and bunting manufacturers at Fenton Works, Halifax [1905, 1936].

See Thomas William Bancroft

Bandmann-Palmer, Mrs MillieRef B1424
[18??-1926] Born Millie Palmer.

She married a German Shakespearean actor, Daniel Edward Bandmann. The couple toured in various theatrical productions. She formed her own company and starred in Hamlet, appearing in the Calderdale district.

James R. Gregson's interest in drama was sparked by visits to the theatre, and he mentioned being affected by her performance in which she had to sit down for the ghost scene, on account of her being so stout. She was provided with a beer bottle crate on which to sit, and the local brewer who loaned the crate stipulated that his name should be in view throughout the production

Banerjee, Dr J. N.Ref B31
[18??-19??]
Medical practitioner in Halifax [1895]

Banham, Henry W.Ref B515
[1848-1888] Born in Diss, Norfolk.

He was a brush maker (pan hand) [1881].

He married Annie, widow of John Burnham.

Children:

  1. Frederick W. [b 1875] who was a mechanic's apprentice  [1891]
  2. Henry [b 1876] who was a case maker's apprentice [1891]
  3. Walter [b 1878] who was a book binder [1891]
  4. Elizabeth [b 1880] who was a mill hand cotton [1891]

The family lived at

  • 6 Oates Street, Halifax [1881, 1891]
  • 21 Lilly Lane, Halifax [1915]

Living with them [in 1881] were Annie's sons John H. and Charles Richard

Banister, EdwardRef B2720
[15??-16??]
Of Halifax. he married Grace. His will was recorded on 7th February 1648 and Grace was executor.

After Edward's death, Grace married James Robinson

Banister, Wallace ArthurRef B1306
[1906-1941]
Son of Flora May & Arthur Stoner Banister.

In [Q3] 1935, he married Evelyn Haslam in Coventry.

They lived in Brighouse.

During World War II, he served as an Aircraftman 2nd Class with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 6th March 1941 (aged 35).

He was buried at Stoke (St. Michael) Churchyard, Warwickshire [D 2 33]

Bank Bottom Colliery, HalifaxRef B3039
Off Southowram Bank

Bank Bottom, Hebden BridgeRef B356
Original name of Mytholm House, Hebden Bridge

Bank Brewery CompanyRef B83
Sowerby Bridge brewery with offices in Old Tuel Lane.

The partnership was dissolved August 1894.

See Bank Brewery, Sowerby Bridge

Bank Bridge, Mill BankRef B3528

Bank Chambers, HalifaxRef B3247
Office accommodation at Waterhouse Street.

Owners and tenants have included

See Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax

Bank Cottage, HeptonstallRef B904
Church Lane. Late 18th century house. It has been used as a Chapel of Rest

Bank Edge, OvendenRef B2941
Area of Ovenden

Bank End Farm, SalterhebbleRef B3030

Bank End Farm, WarleyRef B1727
Peter Lane / Edgeholme Lane. Built in 1850. A stone is inscribed J & AB

Bank End, WarleyRef B1489
House. Recorded in 1907

Bank Field, HalifaxRef B1413

Bank Hall Farm, BarkislandRef B142
Elland Road.

A lintel (since replaced) was dated 1612

Bank, HenryRef B1064
[1814-1???]
Illegitimate son of Martha Bank of Lightcliffe.

Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [1st May 1814]

Bank Hey Well, RippondenRef B1792

Bank House, BrighouseRef B632
Elegant house which stood in Briggate.

Owners and tenants have included

Bank House, EllandRef B9500
Aka Elland Bank.

Owners and tenants have included

Bank House, Sowerby BridgeRef B3492
Owners and tenants have included

Bank House, WarleyRef B398
Luddenden Dene. Laithe-house built 1650. It is said to be the oldest surviving example of a laithe house.

The entrance to the barn is inscribed for Gilbert Brockbank.

Around 1818, it was rebuilt by Timothy Bates

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

See Brigg family of Bank House, Warley

Bank of Liverpool & Martins LimitedRef B2585
A branch is recorded at Hipperholme [1922], at Briggate, Brighouse [1923], and at the former Crystal Palace, Ripponden [19??].

See Martins Bank

Bank Top Cricket Field, SouthowramRef B2458
Pinnar Lane. The field was opposite the war memorial. This was the home ground for the cricket club at St Michael & All Angels' Church, Southowram Bank

Bank Top Farm, GreetlandRef B365
Formerly known as Thick Hollins, Greetland

Bank Top Farm, SouthowramRef B2627
An early name for Park Farm, Southowram. This was a part of the Shibden Hall estate.

In 1736, David Backsendell and John Hargreaves, both of Northowram, contracted to sink a coal pit to the Upper Coal Bed for Rev John Lister.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Bank Top Farm, TodmordenRef B750

Bank Top, Lee MountRef B38
Community at the entrance to Ovenden on the road from Halifax

Bank Top Library, SouthowramRef B788
Opened in 19??. This was in a small wooden hut on the main road.

Closed in 19??

See Southowram Library

Bank Top Post Office, SouthowramRef B2515
A sub-post office was recorded in 1936.

It closed in 2003.

See Southowram Post Office

Bank Top, SouthowramRef B18

The Banke, SouthowramRef B2491
An alternative name for Blaithroyd.

Owners and tenants have included

Bankfield, BrighouseRef B253
Parsonage Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

  • Albert Firth (plasterer) [1911]

Bankfield Farm, SouthowramRef B1760
Marsh Lane, Bank Top.

The farm (36 acres) was listed as a part of the Shibden Estate in a sale catalogue of October 1925.

Early 19th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

The front was rebuilt around 1800.

Around 1830, the Traveller's Rest Beerhouse was here. The name can still be read in the stonework over the front door.

A Sunday School was held here before Sion Branch Congregational Sunday School at Bank Top was built in 1861.

On 28th November 1869, fire destroyed several buildings at the farm.

The house is said to be haunted and the occupiers have reported unexplained noises.

See Bankfield Gardens, Southowram

Bankfield, HalifaxRef B19
Haley Hill. House at Akroyd Park built for Edward Akroyd who lived there after his marriage, from 1837 to 1886.

It was originally much smaller, but Akroyd extended it.

Following the death of his wife Elizabeth, Edward retired to St Leonard's-on-Sea, and sold much of Bankfield house and grounds to Halifax Corporation.

In 1888, it became a public park, library and museum.

See George Swift and Woodlands, Halifax

Bankfield House, EllandRef B1225
Owners and tenants have included

Bankfield House, Holywell GreenRef B5180
Shaw Lane / Stainland Road.

Owners and tenants have included

A housing estate has been built on the site of the gardens.

Bankfield Laundry, HalifaxRef B2809
Boothtown Road. In 1905, the proprietors were Halliday & Company.

Recorded in 1922, when it was known as The Bankfield Steam Laundry

Bankfield Library, HalifaxRef B489
See George Reginald Carline, Halifax Literary & Philosophical Society, Halifax Teachers War Memorial, Edwin Hardcastle, Middle Dean Street Chapel Roll of Honour, Kennedy Collection and William Rothwell Verity

Bankfield, LuddendenfootRef B775
Owners and tenants have included

Bankfield Museum, HalifaxRef B501
See George Reginald Carline, Halifax Literary & Philosophical Society, Halifax Teachers War Memorial, Edwin Hardcastle, Middle Dean Street Chapel Roll of Honour, Kennedy Collection and William Rothwell Verity

Bankfield Social Club, EllandRef B3105
Huddersfield Road

Bankfield Stables, BoothtownRef B1707
The stables for Bankfield were built at a cost of £12,000.

Owners and tenants have included

See Flying Dutchman Stables, Boothtown

Bankfoot Hall, Hebden BridgeRef B1495
Owners and tenants have included

Bankfoot, Hebden BridgeRef B352
Area west of Hebden Bridge. The turning-circle is here for traffic going up to Heptonstall

Bankfoot House, Hebden BridgeRef B345
Stood opposite – and was owned by – Bankfoot Mill, Hebden Bridge.

Owners and tenants have included

It became a veterinary clinic, before returning to be a house [2018]

BankhouseRef B435
Part of the area around Salterhebble. The Stainland to Sowerby Bridge Turnpike passed through here

Bankhouse, SalterhebbleRef B386
Aka Bank House, Bank End Farm.

This is a timber-framed aisled house built around 1550 for Robert Waterhouse and the Waterhouse family.

Cased in stone in the 17th century.

Owners and tenants have included

A part was demolished for construction of the nearby railway in 18??

The white-washed building is conspicuous on the hillside

This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Sketches of Old Halifax

Bankhouse TunnelRef B153
Railway tunnel for the London, Midland & Scottish Railway at Bankhouse, Salterhebble. It opened in 18??. It is 214 yards long.

It was just east of Copley Railway Station.

It is also known as Copley Tunnel.

The decapitated body of a man was found in the tunnel on 10th October 1971

Bankhouse Wood, HalifaxRef B1153
Woodland on the west side of Salterhebble Hill.

See Dud Well, Halifax

BanksRef B1814

Banks, DouglasRef B898
[1924-1944]
Son of Maggie & Wilfred Banks, of Cornholme.

During World War II, he served as a Trooper with the 16th/5th Lancers Royal Armoured Corps.

He died 7th June 1944 (aged 20).

He was buried at Rome War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref II E 30].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Banks, Edward PyeRef B1085
[1852-1918] Born in Ormskirk, Lancashire.

He was a Post Office clerk [1881, 1891] / a Post office superintendent [1901] / a pensioned Post Office superintendent [1911].

In 1880, he married Sarah Martha Blacker [1858-1940] in Ecclesall Bierlow.


Sarah Martha was born in Manchester
 

Children:

  1. Arthur E. [b 1881]
  2. William P. [b 1883] who was a carpet designer [1901]
  3. James W. [b 1887] who was a stock & share broker's clerk  [1901]
  4. Roland
  5. Harold [b 1893]
  6. Leslie [b 1894] who was a bank clerk [1911]
  7. twins Isabel [b 1898]
  8. Marjorie [1898-1903]

The brothers – Arthur E., James W., Roland, Harold, and Leslie – all served in World War I.

They lived at

  • 9 The Grove, Normanton, Wakefield [1881]
  • 13 Bell Hall Mount, Skircoat, Halifax [1891]
  • 2 College Terrace, Halifax [1901]
  • 12 Milton Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1881] were Sarah Martha's family: widowed mother Sarah J Blacker [b 1829], sisters Elizabeth E Blacker [b 1853] (school mistress) & Mary Blacker [b 1855] (school mistress), and niece Zilian M M Blacker [b 1874]

Banks, Joseph EricRef B506
[1922-1942]
Son of Joseph Eric Banks of Linden Lawn, Linden Road, Halifax, mill manager.

He was educated at school in Leicestershire, and at Rishworth School.

During World War II, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with 8 Battery 13th Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 23rd March 1942 (aged 20).

He was buried at Horsforth Cemetery.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and (possibly) on the Memorial at Rishworth School

Banks, Mrs Mary AnnRef B2688
[1857-1???]
She was widow [1891]. She ran the
Girls' Friendly Lodge in Halifax

Banks, MrsRef B1097
[1???-18??]
She ran a
private school in Halifax [around 1870]

Banks, Reginald WalterRef B452
[19??-1942]

During World War II, he served as a Leading Aircraftman with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 23rd January 1942.

He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [F Nonconformist 408].

Banks, RobertRef B3264
[1823-1910] Born in Huddersfield.

He was a woollen spinner [1851] / a woollen mule spinner [1861] / a woollen spinner [1871] / a woollen operative [1881] / a woollen feeder [1891] / a retired woollen spinner (deaf) [1901].

In 1850, he married Hannah Akroyd [1822-1904] from Greetland.

Children:

  1. Julia [b 1854] who married Moses Priestley
  2. Eliza [b 1860]

In 1851, Robert and Hannah they were living at 93 Lindwell, Elland, with Hannah's widowed father Matthew Ackroyd [b 1788].

They lived at

  • Oults Lane, Elland cum Greetland [1861]
  • Scholes Lane, Elland cum Greetland [1871]
  • Holte Lane, Elland with Greetland [1881]
  • Holts Lane, Elland with Greetland [1891]
  • Holts Lane, Greetland [1901]

Living with them [in 1881] were daughter Julia and her husband Moses Priestley and family

Banks, RolandRef B1080
[1891-1916] Son of Edward Pye Banks.

Born in Halifax.

He was an apprentice engineer with Campbell's / working in Manchester / a gas and oil engine fitter (engineers), lodging in Eccles,  Lancashire [1911] / an engineer with Asquith's in Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted in early 1915 and served as an Engine Room Artificer with the Royal Navy.

He served on the battlecruiser HMS Queen Mary which blew up at the Battle of Jutland [31st May-1st June 1916], with the loss of 1,266 of her crew of 1,284.

He died 31st May 1916 (aged 26).

The Halifax Courier [10th June 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [Grave Ref 15], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School, on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park, and on the Memorial at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax

His brothers – Arthur E, James W, Harold, and Leslie – all served in World War I

Banks, SamuelRef B21
[1849-1938] Born in Portsmouth, Todmorden. He was a poet, diarist and naturalist. Some of his work was in dialect. He was a friend of John Newton Crowther.

As a child, he worked in a bobbin mill and studied in his spare time and at night classes at Cornholme British School.

For 30 years, he wrote a series of nature notes for the Northern Daily Telegraph. He was a founder member of the Calder Valley Poets

Banks, ThomasRef B2931
[18??-19??]
He was one of the first Aldermen of the Borough of Todmorden [1896-1905] / Chairman of the
Todmorden Board of Guardians [1911].

He lived at Rose Cottage, Portsmouth, Todmorden [1898]

Banks, WalterRef B1004
[1883-1912] He was a mill hand employed by James William Briggs at Bank Bottom Mills, Elland.

He lived at 8 Bowers Yard, West Vale.

On 22nd April 1912, Walter was tenting a rag shaking machine which, covered with dust, caught fire somehow. The fire spread along the driving ropes, and whilst trying to put out the flames, Walter's clothes got on fire. He was found by Charles Brooks of Lambert Street.

Walter received burns to his legs, arms, sides and back. Dr Hoyle attended him, but advised his removal to the Infirmary where he died

Banksfield Estate, MytholmroydRef B2956
Housing estate built in the 1940s

BankwellRef B3082
Area of Cornholme

Bannester, HenryRef B1403
[15??-15??]
He married Alice, daughter of
Robert Wade.

Children:

  1. Margaret
  2. Elizabeth
  3. Isabell

Banning, Albert Henry WaltonRef B1308
[1899-1918] Son of William Mullineux Banning.

Born in Morecambe.

In 1901, he and his father William were visitors staying with Joseph Elliot & family.

In 1911, he was living with his grandfather Henry Walton.

He was a member of St Hilda's Church, Halifax / a motor driver for the Economic Stores.

During World War I, he enlisted [24th April 1917], and he served as a Rifleman with the 18th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He went to France [30th March 1918].

He received a gunshot wound to the neck [3rd October 1918] and died in No.83 Dublin General Hospital in Boulogne [14th October 1918] (aged 19).

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

He was buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France [Grave Ref V E 27].

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

Banning, William MullineuxRef B1016
[1871-1906]
Born in Upton, Cheshire.

He was a licensed victualler [1901].

In [Q1] 1898, he married Rachel Walton in Richmond, North Yorkshire.


Rachel was born in Quarrington Hill, Durham, the daughter of
Henry Walton.

She was widowed and a shopkeeper (grocer & confectioner) [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Albert Henry
  2. Robert Arthur Williams [1903-1???]

In 1901, Rachel was a visitor staying with Jonas S. Ambler & family, and William & Albert Henry were visitors staying with Joseph Elliot & family.

They then moved to Liverpool.

William died in Liverpool in 1906 (aged 35).

Rachel & her children left Liverpool and lived at 133 Warley Road, Halifax [1918].

Rachel died in Halifax [Q2 1933] (aged 63) 

The Bannister family of HathershelfRef B3496
See Hathershelf

Bannister, Arthur WilliamRef B147
[1895-1975] Son of John Bannister.

Born in Ovenden [8th December 1895].

He was an apprentice pattern maker (gas engineers) [1911] / an overlooker with J. W. Standeven & Company Limited [1916] / a machine tool labourer [1939].

During World War I, he enlisted [May 1916] and served as a Private with the West Yorkshire Regiment.

In June 1917, he was reported missing since the 3rd of May, and in July, he was reported to be a POW.

His photograph appears with a report of his story in the Halifax Courier [28th July 1917].

In February 1919, he was transferred to the reserves.

In [Q4] 1932, he married Lily Bates in Halifax.

They lived at 8 Brickfield Lane, Halifax [1939].


A Lily Bannister born 15th October 1897, died in Halifax [Q3 1971]
 

Arthur William died Q4 1975.

Bannister, CharlesRef B108
[1820-1867] Born in Halifax.

He was a couch maker [1841] / a woolcomber [1851] / a spindle maker [1861].

In [Q3] 1840, he married either Jane Blakey or Jane Sutcliffe [1827-1900] in Halifax.


Jane was born in Warley.

She was a charwoman [1881]

 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1843] who was a worsted mill hand [1861], a hank  winder [1871]
  2. William [1846-1901] who was a woollen machine maker  [1861], a fitter mechanic [1871], a machine maker [1881]  
  3. Elizabeth Emma [b 1850] who was a worsted reeler [1871]
  4. Henry [b 1851] who was a cab driver [1871]
  5. Millicent [b 1855] who was a worsted reeler [1871]
  6. John [b 1861] who was a b? setter [1871], a light carter  [1881], married Rose Ann and had a daughter Doris

They lived at

  • Charlestown, Halifax [1841, 1851]
  • 24 New Street, Northowram [1861, 1871]
  • 4 Berry Street, Northowram [1881]

Living with them [in 1851] were Charles's brother Dobson Bannister [b 1828] woolcomber and Charles's brother-in-law John Sutcliffe [b 1826] woolcomber.

Charles died 29th July 1867 (aged 47).

Jane died 3rd April 1900 (aged 73).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 932] with granddaughter Doris who died 9th July 1897 (aged 7 months)  and Richard Pollard [1846-1901]

Bannister, ElkanahRef B1826
[1824-1???] Born in Ovenden.

He was a warehouseman [1843].

On 17th September 1843, he married Sarah Sutcliffe [1820-1???] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Todmorden
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b 1845]
  2. Squire Southwell

On 28th January 1849, Elkanah and George Brown of Halifax stole 12 lbs weight of beef worth 5/- from Samuel Kellet. The pair passed the stolen goods to Sarah Greenwood of Halifax.

Bannister and Brown plead guilty to larceny at Wakefield, and were sentenced to 7 years and transportation to Australia. Greenwood plead guilty and was given 6 months hard labour.

Elkanah never returned from Australia

Bannister, HenryRef B3070
[1???-18??]
From Bacup.

He was a hatter and beer seller in Halifax. He was listed as a hat manufacturer & dealer at Waterhouse Street, Halifax [1829].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Millicent [18??-1859] who married George Place

Bannister, HenryRef B599
[1796-1870] Born in Oldham.

He was a watchman [1851].

He married Mary [1809-1875].


Mary was born in Lightcliffe.

She may have been the widow of Mr Brook, and had children:

  1. Rebecca Brook [b 1832] who was a worsted mill hand [1851]
  2. Mary Ann Brook [b 1837] who was a worsted mill hand [1851]
  3. Edmund Brook [b 1835] who was a dyer [1851]
 

Children:

  1. Dobson [bapt 23rd April 1827]
  2. Henry [bapt 11th May 1829]
  3. Emma [bapt 24th October 1834] who was a worsted mill hand  [1851]
  4. Elizabeth [bapt 25th September 1831] who was a worsted  mill hand [1851]
  5. Lord [b 1847]

They lived at 64 Thornton Street, Bradford [1851].

Living with them [in 1851] were 4 lodgers.

Henry died 7th July 1870 (aged 74).

Mary died 3rd January 1875 (aged 66).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 927]

Bannister, JackRef B1311
[1910-1944]
Son of Hannah Jane & John Bannister.

He was educated at Moorside Board School / a player for the YMCA cricket club & football club / employed by M. & M. Calvert Limited at Bowling Dyke Mills, Halifax.

In [Q2] 1938, he married Edith Annie Varley in Halifax.

They lived at

  • 41 Nursery Lane, Halifax
  • Lee Mount, Halifax

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

He died 15th November 1944 (aged 34).

He was buried at Mierlo War Cemetery, Nederlands [Grave Ref VII C 2].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Bannister, James LithgowRef B1006
[1861-1926] Born in Keighley [5th April 1861].

He married Amelia Oldfield.


Amelia was born in Halifax, the daughter of
Samuel Oldfield
 

They emigrated to the USA.

James died in Dracut, Middlesex County, Massachusetts in 1926.

Amelia died in Manchester, Massachusetts [20th March 1939]

Bannister, JohnRef B260
[1869-1910] Son of Squire Bannister, labourer.

Born in Wheatley.

He was a labourer [1891] / a blacksmith's striker [1901].

In [Q1] 1891, he married Hannah Jane Redman [1870-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Hannah Jane, of Shay Lane, Ovenden, was the daughter of
Alfred Redman
 

Children:

  1. Arthur William
  2. Doris [b 1905]
  3. Jack [b 1910]

The children were born in Ovenden

The family lived at

  • 81 Shay Lane, Halifax [1901]
  • 2 Crossley Terrace, Shay Lane, Halifax [1911]

John died Q2 1910 (aged 41) 

Bannister, JosephRef B8004
[18??-1910] Of 18 Mount Street, Halifax.

He died at the Poor Law Hospital [23rd October 1910].

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £21 14/8d. Probate was granted to his widow Mary Ann Schoefield

Bannister, MrRef B22
[15??-1???] Farmer who successfully farmed the marshy valley bottom at Hebden Bridge in what is now St George's Square.

Part of his farm was rebuilt by William Patchett who opened the White Horse Hotel on the site

Bannister, Squire SouthwellRef B1848
[1847-1891] Son of Elkanah Bannister.

Born in Ovenden in 1847.

He was a labourer [1867].

On 25th May 1867, he married Susan White [1846-1916] in Halifax.


Susan was born in Ovenden
 

Children:

  1. Joe [1867-1941]
  2. John Ref B260
  3. Charles [b 1872]
  4. Albert [b 1875]
  5. Eliza [b 1880]
  6. Arthur [b 1884]
  7. Arnold [b 1886]
  8. Sarah Ann [b 1889]

Squire died in Wheatley [3rd August 1891].

Susan died in Wheatley [19th January 1916].

He was buried at Illingworth Church

Banquet House, BarkislandRef B3013
Knowsley / Ripponden.

Owners and tenants have included

Bar Lane Toll House, RishworthRef B1301
Bar Lane, Rishworth

Bar Wood, LuddendenfootRef B2441
Friendly.

A popular name for Warley Wood, Luddendenfoot. The name comes from the toll bar which stood on the turnpike there at the entrance to Daisy Bank.

The toll bar was removed in 1858. It was taken to Danny Lane

Barber ...Ref B204
The entries for people & families with the surname Barber are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Barber & JessopRef B614
Brighouse solicitors [1900].

Formerly Barber & Oliver.

See Charles Jessop and George Jessop

Barber & OliverRef B3169
Brighouse solicitors [1900].

It later became Barber & Jessop

See Thomas Walker Jessop, Charles Jessop and George Jessop

Barber's: John & William BarberRef B2355
Card makers at Southowram [1874].

See John Barber

Barber's: N. E. BarberRef B2036
Popular drapers and outfitters at St James's Road, Halifax

Barbour, John MortonRef B2814
[1831-1880] Born in Scotland [24th January 1831].

He was a clerk at Leeds Borough Gaol [1851] / a carpet manufacturer's clerk [1861] / a public accountant [1871] / an accountant and stock & share broker at 16 Broad Street, Halifax.

In [Q1] 1856, he married Martha Wilkinson [1830-1917] in Leeds.


Martha was born in Leeds [24th July 1830]
 

Children:

  1. Maria Jane [27th June 1857-5th November 1857]
  2. Margaret Eliza / Maggie [7th November 1858-8th  August 1863]
  3. Donald M. [1866-13th November 1870]
  4. Catherine Harriet / Katie [1868-23rd November  1870]
  5. Arthur William W. / Willie [1870-19th June 1874]  

They lived at

  • Boynton Street, Leeds [with his family 1851]
  • 41 & 42 Hampden Place, Halifax [1861]
  • 112 Lister Lane, Halifax [1871, 1874]
  • 35 Green Terrace, Skircoat [1881]

Living with them were John's siblings: Samuel James [1824-5th May 1867] (building society clerk)  [1861] & Anne Henrietta / Annetta [1846-17th September 1873] (dress maker's apprentice) [1861, 1871].

The children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 717] with John's siblings: Samuel James & Annetta.

John Morton died 23rd March 1880 (aged 49).

After his death, Wrathall Riley Hanson took over the business.

Martha died 23rd May 1917 (aged 86).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 628]

Barcham, FrankRef B528
[1893-1916] Born in Norfolk.

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

During World War I, and he served as a Private with the 22nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers (City of London).

He was killed in action [26th July 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 8C, 9A & 16A], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax.

Bardell, Albert HughRef B7060
[1882-1918] Son of Annie & Arthur Bardell.

Born in Calcara, Valletta, Malta [28th November 1881].

During World War I, and he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Pembroke.

He died at 70 Saddleworth Road, West Vale [25th August 1918] (aged 36).

He was buried at St Thomas's Church, Greetland [373] (29th August 1918) 

Bardsley, David ThomasRef B919
[1873-19??] Son of Henry Bardsley.

Born in Halifax.

He was an insurance clerk [1891] / a commercial traveller (machines) [1901] / a textile machinery agent (own account) [1921].

In [Q2] 1892, he married Helena Ann Sugden [1871-19??] in Halifax.


Helena was born in Sowerby Bridge, the daughter of Morris Sugden
 

Children:

  1. Victor Clarence [b 1892]
  2. Louie Beatrix [b 1893] who was a designer (carpet  factory) [1911]
  3. Thomas Gerard [1896-14th February 1898] who was buried  with his Bardsley grandparents at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland
  4. John Henry [b 1897] who was a jeweller's errand boy [1911]
  5. Ellaline [b 1899]
  6. Gwendoline [b 1902]
  7. Helena [b 1906]

They lived at

  • 12 Stanley Road, Halifax [1901, 1911]
  • 2 Laurel Bank, Halifax [1921]

Living with them [in 1911] was Helena's unmarried sister Emily Ann Sugden [b 1870]

Bardsley, FrederickRef B3566
[1882-19??]
Born in the USA.

He was a music hall artiste [1911].

He married Vera Grace, daughter of John Robert Jones.

Children:

  1. Frederick [b 1910]

In 1911, the family were living with Vera Grace's widowed mother in Liverpool.

They later (possibly) went to live in Florida

Bardsley, HenryRef B870
[1839-1897] Born in Warley.

He was a woollen overlooker [1871] / a woollen loom overlooker [1881] / an insurance collector [1891].

In [Q4] 1860, he married (1) Frances Noble [1840-1873] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Mary [1861-5th February 1886] who was a worsted spinner  [1871], a cotton reeler [1881] & was buried with her parents
  2. William Henry [b 1870] who was a woollen cloth fuller  [1891]
  3. David Thomas

Frances died in Halifax (possibly of perinatal complications) [Q4 1873] (aged 33).

He married (2) Sarah [1838-1898].


Sarah was born in Halifax
 

They lived at

  • Hollings Buildings, Norland [1871]
  • East Parade, Skircoat [1881]
  • 5 Rochdale Road, Skircoat [1891]

Henry died 13th October 1897 (aged 58).

Sarah died 12th June 1898 (aged 60).

The couple were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland with grandson Thomas Gerard Bardsley (aged 1 year & 11 months) 

Bardsley, IsaacRef B1640
[1888-1918]
Born in Prestwich.

In [Q4] 1910, he married Amelia Frankland [1890-1970] in Halifax.

They lived at 82 Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge.

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

He died 21st March 1918 (aged 30).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6]

Bardsley, JosephRef B1315
[1889-1918]
Son of Margaret & Joseph Bardsley of 23 Beacon Parade, Southowram Bank.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He died 16th April 1918 (aged 29).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 47-48 & 163A]

Bare Clough, Pecket WellRef B869

Bareham, Harry WalterRef B1317
[1911-1942] Son of Elizabeth & Frederick Bareham.

In [Q4] 1935, he married Lily Lewis in Pontefract.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 3rd Battery 6 H.A.A. Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 14th February 1942 (aged 31).

He was buried at Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore [Grave Ref 34 E 9-16].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Michael's & All Angels' Church, Shelf

Barewise Mill Company LimitedRef B3036
Registered in October 1873. There was capital of 10,000 in 20 shares. 7 subscribers took 1 share each.

See Barewise Mill, Todmorden and Robert Hollinrake

Barewise, TodmordenRef B1659

Barge & Barrel Brewing CompanyRef B2043
Independent brewery at the Barge & Barrel, Elland

Bargh, GeorgeRef B529
[1890-1915]
BSc.

Son of Helen & Isaac Bargh of Upper Jack Royd, Wheatley then Wray, Lancaster.

He was

During World War I, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the King's (Liverpool Regiment) attached to the 1st Battalion Suffolk Regiment.

He died 10th May 1915 (aged 25).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 4 & 6], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School

Bargh, JohnRef B2546
[16??-17??]
He was
Constable of Northowram [1718]

Bark, JosephRef B1588
[17??-18??]
Special
Constable of Catherine Slack, Northowram.

In October 1828, he was declared bankrupt

Bark, R.Ref B1300
[17??-18??] Corn dealer at Northowram.

In 1817, he was declared bankrupt

Bark, RobertRef B1693
[1???-18??] He was a chartist in Todmorden.

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

Barker ...Ref B129
The entries for people & families with the surname Barker are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Barker's: A. & H. BarkerRef B1993
Manufacturing company of Hebden Bridge.

They worked with Thornber Brothers Limited and provided cages for chickens

Barker & BeckRef B2053
Or Parker & Beck

Barker & DawsonRef B2565
Weavers at Gauxholme.

In May 1878, local mills were suffering a depression and their workers were working daylight hours only

Barker & PearsonRef B1197
Printers at 21 Square Road, Halifax [1927]

Barker's: J. & W. BarkerRef B3213
Cotton spinners.

They were at

They were mentioned in bankruptcy reports [1832]

Mentioned in Newspaper Cuttings [1872].

See William Barker & Sons Limited

Barker's: Luke Barker & SonsRef B2063
Cotton spinners and manufacturer established by Luke Barker.

Partners included Robert Barker, John Barker, and Major Robert Hewitt Barker.

In 1905, they had business at Dulesgate Mill, Todmorden [1921], Joint Stock Mill, Todmorden [1921], Stansfield Road, Todmorden [1921], Friths Mill, Walsden [1921], Dancroft Mill, Todmorden, and Crow Carr Ings Mill, Todmorden [1921]

Barker Royd Farm, SouthowramRef B5520
Owners and tenants have included

Barker Royd, SouthowramRef B1141
Or Barker Royde. An area near Cromwellbottom.

Buildings here include an 18th century farmhouse.

In the 19th century, it was occupied by members of the Barber family – including William Barber – who built a 4-storey mill here to produce carding equipment and belting. A stone at the house is dated WB 1849.

The Brighouse News [21st March 1881] advertised


Sale by Auction of Barker Royd, Southowram

with messuage, vinery, stables, harness room, loose boxes, carriage house, mistal, barn, granary, &c, also the four storey mill with steam engine, boiler, shafting, &c and two cottages near thereto.

The whole contains an area of about 30 acres.

The messuage contains three sitting rooms, kitchen, scullery, laundry, six bedrooms, bathroom and four attics.

The land is in a state of excellent cultivation and there is a valuable spring of pure water which is collected into a reservoir.

A valued bed of stone for which Southowram is noted was being worked in the adjoining land.

Bidding commenced at £1,000 followed by £2,000 and then advanced by sums of £500 until £4,000 was reached and then bids of £100 were taken. When the amount reached £4,300 and no further bids were offered the property was withdrawn

 

Owners and tenants have included

See Barker Royd Mill, Southowram, Barker Royd Quarry, Southowram and Fort William, Southowram

Barker's: S. Barker & SonsRef B516
Cabinet maker in Halifax. Recorded around 1915

Barker's: Shadrach & Abraham BarkerRef B2077
Cotton spinners and manufacturers established by brothers Shadrach and Abraham Barker.

They were at

In 1921, the business was recorded as S. & A. Barker's Successors Limited at Adamroyd Mill.

See James William Barker and John Barker

Barker's: Thomas Barker & SonsRef B2121
Fustian manufacturers and dyers established by Thomas Barker. They were at Hangingroyd Mill, Hebden Bridge [1874]

Barker's: William Barker & CompanyRef B2129
Fustian manufacturers, dyers, finishers and wholesale clothiers established around 1840 by William Barker.

Later, it passed to John King.

They had dyeing and finishing at Wood Top Mills, Hebden Bridge, warehouse and clothing departments at Mayroyd Works, Hebden Bridge and weaving and fustian production at Hudson Mill, Heptonstall

Barker's: William Barker & Sons LimitedRef B2055
Cotton manufacturers at

Partners included

See J. & W. Barker

Barkers & ButterworthRef B2003
Silk spinners established in 1864 by brothers, Robert and George Barker, and Thomas Butterworth at Thornhill Briggs Mill, Brighouse.

In 1872, they moved to Belle Vue Mills, Brighouse.

They closed down in 1909, and, after a fire at their Calder Bank MILL on 29th January 1909, John Cheetham & Son bought the Belle Vue mill and was able to resume production quickly

Barkers & CrabtreeRef B2074
Cotton spinners & manufacturers at Todmorden & Walsden.

In 1867, Luke Barker went into partnership with his brother, William, and Richard Crabtree and Thomas Cockcroft as Cockcroft Barker & Crabtree.

Later in 1867, Cockcroft left the partnership, and it continued as Barkers & Crabtree. They were at Wadsworth Mill [1869], Joint Stock Shed [1873], Friths Mill [1880-1888], and Dancroft Mill [1880].

In May 1878, local mills were suffering a depression and their workers were working a 4-day week

Barkesland, MissRef B1059
[1297-13??] Daughter of Peter Barkesland.

She married Henry Gledhill

Barkesland, PeterRef B1019
[1269-1???] Or De Barsland.

Son of Thomas Barkesland.

He married Unknown [born about 1270].

Children:

  1. a daughter [b 1296] who married Henry Gledhill
  2. a daughter [b 1299]

Barkesland, Richard deRef B1015
[1200-12??]
Of Barkisland. He was an early member of the
Barkisland family.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Thomas
  2. Robert [b 1236]

Barkesland, ThomasRef B1017
[1234-1???]
Or Barsland.

Son of Richard de Barkesland.

He married Unknown [born about 1258].

Children:

  1. Peter
  2. John [b 1271] who married Matilda (?) 

Barkesland, William deRef B2963
[12??-12??]
The
Wakefield Court Rolls of 1275 record
William de Barkesland is in mercy for the escape of a mare and a foal in Mareschawe

BarkislandRef B27
District of Calderdale to the south of Halifax. The Ryburn forms the western boundary.

See Population, Sir Hylton Ralph Brisco, Parish statistics and Joshua Thomas Horton

The Barkisland familyRef B1878
Richard de Barkesland was an early member of the family

Barkisland AlmshousesRef B688
Crabtree recorded these as being occupied by 2 poor widows

Barkisland & Ripponden Railway StationRef B2762

Barkisland Board of GuardiansRef B2973
A part of the Halifax Poor Law Union.

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

Barkisland Coal SocietyRef B2177

Barkisland Co-operative StoreRef B2176
Recorded in 1918

Barkisland Cricket ClubRef B1604
Formed in 1???.

The pavilion was bought from St Anne's Cricket Club, and later sold to Southowram Cricket Club

Barkisland CrossRef B743
The mediæval cross originally stood at the cross-roads further west. Only the 4 semi-circular steps – which formed the base of the cross – remain. They stand against the wall between Numbers 19 and 21 Stainland Road.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

Cross, Ripponden Bank

Barkisland HallRef B11
A Grade I Listed Building standing on Stainland Road in the Civil parish of Ripponden.

Barkisland Hall FarmRef B2553
Recorded in February 1896, when it was for sale at £2,000

Barkisland Local BoardRef B672
Established in 1863. The Council Offices were the former Old Poor House.

The Board was superseded by the Barkisland Urban District Council.

See Local Board and Benjamin Taylor

Barkisland LockupRef B3241
Stainland Road.

The Barkisland stocks stood outside the lockup.

The building is now a private house known as Stocks House, Barkisland

Barkisland Lower HallRef B1003
Stainland Road.

Dated 1629.

Extended in the mid-19th century.

Owners and tenants have included

Barkisland, Manor ofRef B249
The Savile family were lords of Manor of Barkisland from the middle of the 14th century. Henry Savile Fox was lord of the manor [1917]

Barkisland Old HallRef B727
Aka Barkisland Upper Hall.

Built about the time of Charles I, it belonged to the Bold family of Bold Hall in Lancashire.

Owners and tenants have included

When the hall was demolished, some of the plasterwork was moved to The Greave, Midgley. The plasterwork was dated 1596 MG DG for Michael and Dorothy Gledhill who were early owners of the Hall

Barkisland Overseers of the PoorRef B3043
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Barkisland

Barkisland Parish ChurchRef B202

Barkisland PinfoldRef B443
Stood at the gateway to the old Poor House.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

See Pinfold House, Barkisland and Pinfold

Barkisland Post OfficeRef B2345
Recorded in 1861 & 1874. It was then at the same address as the business run by Solomon Normanton, grocer

The present post office stands on the site of the earlier Barkisland Grammar School

Barkisland, Soyland & Rishworth Prosecution SocietyRef B2175
Prosecution society recorded in 1809.

See Rishworth Prosecution Society

Barkisland stocksRef B717
Stainland Road.

They stand outside what was the Barkisland lockup / Stocks House, Barkisland.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Barkisland Surveyor of the HighwaysRef B5240
Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Barkisland included:

Barkisland Upper HallRef B1037

Barkisland Urban District CouncilRef B705
Established in 1895. Superseded the Barkisland Local Board

Barkisland WorkhouseRef B263
Scammonden Road. Built in 1827. A plaque over the door reads

This building was erected in AD 1827 by a Committee with the money arising from the coal in White Birch Farm in Northowram, of which the interest that arises therefrom, is to be distributed to such poor people of Barkisland as have no Parochial Relief

Barley, Lancelot CyrilRef B554
[1895-1918] Son of Harriet Gertrude & Joseph Ogden Barley of Levenshulme, Manchester.

Born in Manchester.

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

During World War I, and he served as a Sapper with the 21st Light Railway Company / 12th Operating Company Royal Engineers.

He died of wounds [19th August 1918] (aged 23).

He was buried at Croix-Rouge Military Cemetery, Quaedypre, France [Grave Ref II A 7].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Barling, Rev JohnRef B29
[1804-1883] Born in Weymouth, Dorset.

He was a dissenting minister and proprietor of houses & other property in Halifax

Barling, John RawlinsonRef B1757
[1835-1908] Son of Rev John Barling.

He was a solicitor.

On 16th November 1871, he married Emily Frances Wailes [1847-1912] in Marylebone, London.


Emily Frances was born in Husthwaite, near York, the daughter of Francis Wailes [1808-1882], barrister
 

In 1881, Emily & John were living in Poulton cum Seacombe, Cheshire. Emily is shown as a poet and author.

In 1891, the couple were living apart. Emily was living with her mother in Husthwaite; John was living in London.

Emily later became housekeeper for John Law, and they lived in York.

She died 26th April 1912.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £8,014 7/1d.

Probate was granted to John Feetham & Robert Feetham (stockbroker) 

Barlow, J. E.Ref B1253
[18??-19??] Postmaster for Halifax [1925-1931]

Barlow, JohnRef B30
[15??-16??] Local preacher. A native of Cheshire, and minister in Plymouth. He came to Halifax as lecturer and assistant to Dr John Favour at Halifax Parish Church. He published several theological works and sermons [1618] including
Hieron's last farwell

and

A Christian's last day is his best Day

and famously reminded the local gentry that

gentility consists not only in the cutting of a card, casting of a die, throwing of a bowl, watching of a cock, manning of a hawk, or in following after a deep-mouthed cry of hounds, but in good hospitality, virtuous actions and generous deeds

See Halifax Exercises

Barlow, JohnRef B428
[1855-1906] Son of William Barlow.

Born in Leeds.

He was a commercial traveller [1881].

In [Q2] 1878, he married (1) Clara Annie Howarth [1858-1883] in Halifax.


Clara Annie was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Ethel H. [b 1881]

Clara Annie died 1st January 1883 (aged 25).

He married Selina [1859-1925].


Selina was born in Trichinopoly, India
 

They lived at

  • 6 Hampden Place, Halifax [1881]
  • 7 Carlton Street, Halifax [1881]

John died 13th September 1906 (aged 51).

Selina died 6th December 1925 (aged 66).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1366] with John's parents

Barlow, Rev John ElliottRef B1255
[1906-19??] BD, BSc, MSc.

Curate at Southowram [1933, 1936].

On 9th January 1936, he married Kathleen Marshall from Southowram

In 1936, he left Southowram to serve at Thornhill Lees, Hepworth, Felkirk with Brierley, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Linton in Craven with Hebden, Skipton, and Queen Ethelburga's School, Harrogate

Barlow, Lieutenant-ColonelRef B828
[1???-1812] He married Maria.

Children:

  1. Jane [b 1811]

During the Napoleonic Wars, Lieutenant-Colonel Barlow served with the 2nd Battalion 44th Foot, and was killed at the Battle of Salamanca [22nd July 1812]

Barlow, Mrs MariaRef B487
[1786-18??] Born in Guernsey.

Lieutenant-Colonel Barlow married Unknown Her husband was killed [1812].

Later, Maria was a lover of Anne Lister in Paris.

In 1827, Anne, Maria and Maria's daughter Jane toured Italy

Barlow, Robert HilaroRef B810
[1844-1893] Born in Canterbury.

He was a Captain of the 68th Light Infantry.

In 1871, he married Christiana, daughter of Jeremiah Rawson.

He died at Stratford on Avon

Barlow, TelemachusRef B2881
[1841-1927] Son of Thomas Barlow.

Born at Pump, Southowram.

He was a stoker in the gas works [1871] / a blacksmith [1881] / a blacksmith in the gas works [1901, 1911].

In 1862, he married Mary Alice Culpan in Halifax.


Mary was the daughter of John Culpan
 

Children:

  1. Ruth Ann [b 1863]
  2. John Thomas [1864-1895]
  3. Mary Ann [b 1870]
  4. Emily [1872-1909] who married Fred Barber
  5. Lydia [1875-1891]
  6. Eva [b 1877]
  7. Eliza [b 1879]
  8. Walter [b 1883]
  9. Annie [b 1887]

They lived at

  • 3 William Street, Northowram [1871]
  • 46 Martin [?] Street, Northowram [1881]
  • Fern Street, Boothtown [1901, 1911]

Mary Alice died 11th June 1915.

Telemachus died at Wheatley Lane [30th May 1927].

Members of the family were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax

Barlow, ThomasRef B2882
[1810-18??] Banksman in a Southowram quarry.

He married Ruth Mann [1817-18??].


Ruth was the daughter of
Robert Mann
 

Children:

  1. Lydia [b 1836]
  2. Selina [1839-1843]
  3. Telemachus
  4. Elizabeth [1843-1881] who married George Stirk
  5. Dardenus
  6. Mary Ann [1848-1915] who married Sam Aspinall
  7. Eliza [1850-1851]

Barlow, Thomas J.Ref B566
[1876-1917] He was employed at Dean Clough dye works.

He lived at 14 Old Bank, Halifax.

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

He was killed at Cambrai [26th November 1917] (aged 41).

He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 6 & 7], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets

Barlow, WalterRef B1120
[1870-19??] Born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.

He was a Church of England preacher [1901].

He married Kate E. [1866-19??] from Biggleswade, Bedfordshire.

Children:

  1. Reginald M. [b 1896]
  2. Albert E. [b 1898]

They lived at Springfield, Stainland [1901]

Barlow, WilliamRef B577
[1819-1872]

He married Ellen [1818-1889].

Child: John

William died 1st March 1872 (aged 53).

Ellen died 14th January 1889 (aged 71).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1366]

Barmby, H.Ref B1524
[1912-1944]
Son of Sarah Ann & Alfred Barmby.

Born in Dewsbury.

In [Q2] 1937, he married Jessica Beatrice Tiplady [1915-1984] in Halifax.

They lived at Upper Greetland.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 12th March 1944 (aged 31).

He is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma [Grave Ref 7], and on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland

Barmforth, JohnRef B760
[16??-17??] From Northowram.

He married Mary Northend


Mary was the daughter of
Joseph Northend
 

Barnard, Rev Bertram ClaudeRef B1623
[18??-19??]
MA.

He trained at New College, London and at Edinburgh University before becoming Minister at Luddendenfoot Congregational Church [1895, 1905]

Barnard, GeorgeRef B3044
[1930-2014] Born 4th February 1930.

He and Richard Barnes acquired the organ from Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland, and rebuilt it in the loft at George's home at Upper Wat Ing, so that his son Ian could practise.

Details can be found in the National Pipe Organ Register

He married Jean Gregory.


Jean was the daughter of Edwin Gregory
 

Children:

  1. Aileen
  2. Ian
  3. Pauline

They lived at

George died 19th June 2014

Barnes ...Ref B448
The entries for people & families with the surname Barnes are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Barnes's: T. BarnesRef B2014
19/20th century billiard-table makers of Hall Street, Halifax

Barnett, AlfredRef B8830
[1854-19??] Son of Charles Barnett.

Born in Nantwich, Cheshire.

He was a draper [1901, 1911] / a partner in Barnett Brothers (with his brother Tom Barnett).

In [Q4] 1881, he married Jane Chartres [1855-19??].


Jane was born in Rastrick
 

Children:

  1. Ethel [b 1882] who was a dressmaker's assistant [1901]
  2. Marion [b 1885] who was a clerk to draper [1911]
  3. Hilda [b 1888]
  4. Thomas Chartres [1890] who died in infancy
  5. Alfred Charles [b 1898]
  6. child who died young

The family lived at

  • 50 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1901]
  • 93 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1911]

Barnett, Rev AnneRef B318
[1919-] She became England's first woman curate when she was appointed to Halifax Parish Church in 1973

Barnett, BenRef B309
[1901-1962] Born in Greetland [29th November 1901].

He was a confectioner [1931] / landlord of the Rose & Crown, Greetland [1948-1962].

On 8th August 1931, he married Edna Fossey at St Thomas's Church, Greetland.


Edna was the daughter of George William Fossey
 

Children:

  1. Christine E. [b 1935]

Ben died in 1962.

Edna took over at the Rose & Crown [1962]

Barnett BrothersRef B2038
64 Briggate, Brighouse.

18th century drapery business which stood near the Black Bull (on the site of the present toilets).

Partners included

The business closed around 1972

Barnett, CharlesRef B1465
[1816-1???] Born in Harlington, Cheshire.

He was a farmer of 111 acres employing 4 people & 1 sawyer [1861].

He married Elizabeth [1816-1???].


Elizabeth was born in Cheshire
 

Children:

  1. Samuel [b 1848]
  2. Harriet [b 1849]
  3. William [b 1851]
  4. Thomas
  5. Alfred
  6. Mary [b 1856]
  7. James [b 1858]

They lived at Hurleston Village, Nantwich, Cheshire [1861]

Barnett, John Albert DukeRef B3532
[1880-1962] Son of Ann Barnett and Thomas Firth Whiteley.

Born in Greetland [3rd August 1880].

On 20th September 1908, he married Rachel Ellen Hollas [1883-1975] at St Thomas's Church, Greetland.


Rachel Ellen, from Greetland, was the daughter of Joseph Hollas
 

Children:

  1. Frank [b 1909]
  2. Albert [b 1910]
  3. Ellen [b 1912]
  4. Dorothy [b 1918]
  5. John [b 1921]
  6. Kathleen [b 1923]

He died at 38 Spring Lane, Greetland. [26th September 1962]

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £906 14/-

Barnett, PCRef B1248
[18??-1???]
Todmorden police constable.

Recorded in 1876, when he was involved in the suicide of William Pearson

Barnett, Rev Russell S.Ref B474
[1920-] He served at Ulverston and at St Paul's, Kirkdale, Liverpool, where he was a mature entrant to the ordained ministry having served in the navy, before becoming Vicar of All Saints' Church, Salterhebble [1967-1977].

He was an enthusiast for the uniformed organisations, reviving the scout troop, and he saw the Ambulance station, formerly Holdsworth's Garage, at the top of Godfrey Road converted into the church hall.

He left All Saints' to become vicar of Great Orton with Aikton, west of Carlisle

Barnett, Rev StephenRef B2497
[19??-] Minister at St Paul's Methodist Chapel, Sowerby Bridge [2009] and Stones Methodist Church, Ripponden [2009]

Barnett, ThomasRef B1579
[1852-1926] Aka Tom.

Son of Charles Barnett.

Born in Acton, Cheshire.

He was a draper [1891] / a draper shopkeeper & dressmaker [1901] / a draper, dressmaker & milliner [1911] / a partner in Barnett Brothers (with his brother Alfred Barnett) / a general draper (in Briggate, Brighouse) [1921].

In [Q4] 1888, he married Ellen Singleton [1866-19??] in Nantwich, Cheshire.


Ellen was born in Banbury, Cheshire
 

Children:

  1. (possibly) Ellen [1889] who died in infancy
  2. Dorothy [b 1892]
  3. (possibly) Lucy [1893] who died in infancy
  4. Margery [b 1894] who was a bank clerk (with National &  Provincial Bank) [1921]
  5. Charles Singleton [1897-1900]
  6. Kathleen [b 1902] who was a female student [1921]
  7. Mary [b 1906] who was a female student [1921]

The children were born in Brighouse.

The family lived at

  • Ryburn Villas, Church Street, Brighouse [1891]
  • 29 High Street, Brighouse [1901]
  • 20 High Street, Brighouse [1908]
  • Ryburn Villas, 35 Church Lane, Brighouse [1911]
  • 35 Church Lane, Brighouse [1921]

Thomas died in Halifax [Q4 1926] (aged 74) 

Barnfield, James RileyRef B3410
[1871-1930]
Born in Halifax. He was a bank manager [1901].

In 1899, he married Florence, daughter of George James Dell in Halifax.

In 1901, the couple were living with Florence's widowed father at the Castle Hotel, Halifax and Florence was Manageress

Barnum, Phineas T.Ref B2997
[1810-1891]
The Barnum & Bailey Circus visited Halifax on 27th May 1875

The Baron family of WalsdenRef B4200
The family are recorded at Higher Allescholes Farm, Walsden in 1688 and 1860.

Early members of the family included Mr Baron

Baron, AaronRef B1429
[17??-1809]
On 6th February 1809, he hanged himself in Priestwell Wood, Todmorden

Baron CobhamRef B1341

Baron, EdmundRef B1596
[1825-1???] Born in Stansfield.

He was a night watcher at rail station [1861] / a railway porter [1871] / a railway goods guard [1881].

He married Mally [1824-1???].


Mally was born in Stansfield.
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b 1846] who was a power loom cotton weaver  [1861]
  2. Sally [b 1848] who was a power loom cotton weaver [1861]
  3. Betsy [b 1852] who was a cotton weaver [1871] & married  John Marshall
  4. John
  5. Alice Ann [b 1862] who was a cotton weaver [1881]

The family lived at

  • Millwood, Stansfield [1861]
  • Broad Stone, Stansfield [1871]
  • 5 Broad Stone, Stansfield [1881]

Living with them [in 1881] were son John & his family

Baron HalifaxRef B636

Baron, HarryRef B667
[1889-1918] Son of John Baron.

Born in Cornholme.

He was a cotton weaver (living with his uncle John Marshall) [1911].

In [Q4] 1912, he married Gertrude Greenwood in Todmorden.


Gertrude was born in Bacup, the daughter of Thomas Greenwood
 

They lived at

  • 765 Burnley Road, Cornholme [1918]
  • 765 Burnley Road, Todmorden (the widowed Gertrude and her  brother Ernest) [1921]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He was missing and assumed to have been killed in France 30th March 1918.

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 32-34], in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on Shore War Memorial. His brothers-in-law Bernard Greenwood & John Mason also died in World War I

Baron, JamesRef B6990
[1746-1819] Son of Mr Baron.

He owned much property in Todmorden & Walsden.

He married Unknown.

They had no children.

He lived with Hannah Fielden.

They had 3 illegitimate children:

  1. daughter
  2. Samuel
  3. James

James died in 1819 [aged 73].

After his death, Hannah married James's brother Thomas Baron

Baron, JohnRef B1157
[1821-1901] Of Burnley.

In [Q1] 1897, he married Hannah Halstead [1837-1918] in Todmorden.


Hannah was the daughter of
William Halstead
 

John died in 1901.


His burial place is not yet known
 

The widowed Hannah was living at 28 Park Road, Todmorden [1911].

She died at 47 Wellington Road, Todmorden [1st November 1918] & was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone with her parents

Baron, JohnRef B1574
[1860-1???] Son of Edmund Baron.

He was a stonemason in Broadstone [1879] / a stonemason [1881].

John is not recorded after 1881.

On 29th March 1879, he married Emma Greenwood [1856-1910] at Roomfield Baptist Chapel.


Emma came from Hanging Ditch, Todmorden.

She was cotton weaver [1891]

 

Children:

  1. Clara [b 1880] who was a cotton weaver [1891, 1901]
  2. Charles Edmund [1881] who died in infancy
  3. Edith [b 1884] who was a cotton weaver [1901]
  4. Ethel [b 1890]
  5. Harry Baron

The family lived at

  • 5 Broad Stone, Stansfield (living with John's parents)   [1881]
  • 7 Sefton Terrace, Cornholme [1901]

In 1891, the family – but not John – were living at 9 Glen View Street, Stansfield with John's sister Betsy and her husband John Marshall. Emma was shown as married but John Baron's whereabouts are not known

Living with Emma (now a widow) & the children [in 1901] were brother-in-law John Marshall. and his wife Betsy.

Emma died in Todmorden in 1910 (aged 54) 

Baron, JosephRef B2253
[18??-1869]
Of Littletown, Mount Tabor. He worked as a quarry borer at
Scout Quarry.

On 12th February 1869, he was injured in an accident at the quarry. He died on 2nd March 1869 as a result of his injuries. He left a wife and 9 children. It was reported that

Since the accident, the poor woman has gone out of her mind

Baron, MrRef B7230
[1???-1???]
A member of the
Baron family of Higher Allescholes Farm, Walsden.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. James
  2. Thomas

Baron Savile of ElandRef B369

Baron SomerleytonRef B631

Baron, Rev ThomasRef B1609
[17??-18??]
He served at Walkerfold [1879] and Forton [1882] before becoming Minister at
Moor End Congregational Church [1885]. He resigned in August 1903

Baron, ThomasRef B9201
[17??-18??] Son of Mr Baron.

He never married, but had 2 illegitimate daughters Peggy Greenwood and Mary Kershaw.

After the death of his brother James, he married Hannah Fielden, James's partner

Baron, ThomasRef B500
[18??-19??]
He lived at
Barsey Green, Barkisland.

The area was known as Tommy Baron's

Baron, WilliamRef B3057
[1790-1873] Or Barron.

Born in Barkisland.

He was a farmer [1841, 1851] / a farmer of 35 acres [1861].

On 31st December 1821, he married Hannah Whiteley [1801-1859] at Elland Parish Church.


Hannah came from Soyland
 

Children:

  1. James
  2. Mary [1827-8th May 1867] who had an illegitimate son  Thomas James Barron, and was buried with her brother  William
  3. William
  4. John [b 1833] who was a farm labourer [1851]
  5. Fanny [b 1835]

The family lived at Firth House, Barkisland [1841, 1851, 1861].

Living with them [in 1851] was their granddaughter Menimeo [aged 8], and William's brother John [aged 48] (unmarried landed proprietor).

Hannah died 3rd November 1859.

Living with them [in 1861], was their granddaughter Sarah [aged 10].

In 1871, William was living with his son, William.

William died 16th April 1873.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland [Grave Ref: 744]

Baronet Akroyd of LightcliffeRef B3402
Created on 16th June 1920.

Baronet of KirkleesRef B373
The title is held by members of the Armytage family

BarowecloghbriggRef B382
See Barrowclough Bridge and Dumb Mill Bridge

Barr, Fulton CunninghamRef B593
[1894-1917] Son of Matthew Barr.

Born at Beith, Ayrshire.

He was a member of Bottoms Primitive Methodist Chapel, Walsden / a member of Walsden Parish Church / a picker maker [1911].

He lived at 646 Rochdale Road, Walsden.

During World War I, he was with the Hussars, and then and he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was killed in action [10th May 1917] (aged 23).

The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [25th May 1917] reported his death.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2 & 3], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

His brother William also died in the War. Their 2 brothers also served

Barr House, BarkislandRef B9501
Recorded in 1851 next to Barkisland Grammar School.

Owners and tenants have included

  • Joseph Lister [1851]

Barr, Joan ofRef B2209
[12??-13??]
Aka Joanna or Joan Barr. Daughter of Henry, Count of Barr, and Eleanor, eldest daughter of Edward I.

In 1306, she married John, the 8th Earl. The marriage was without issue and both parties sued for divorce

Barr, MatthewRef B1599
[1860-19??] Born in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire.

He was a calico block printer [1911] / a well-known naturalist.

In 1886, he married Mary [1863-19??].


Mary was born in Glasgow
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1892] who was an iron moulder [1911]
  2. Fulton
  3. Robert [b 1894] who was a cotton mule piecer [1911]
  4. Mary [b 1896] who was a cotton weaver [1911]
  5. Margaret [b 1899]
  6. William

The children were born in Scotland.

The 1911 census shows that they had had 9 children of whom 8 were still alive at that time

The family lived at

  • 646 Rochdale Road, Walsden [1911]
  • 12 Maitland Street, Walsden [1917]

Sons Fulton & William died in World War I. The other brothers also served

Barr, WilliamRef B626
[1900-1918] Son of Matthew Barr.

Born at Beith, Ayrshire.

He was a member of Bottoms Primitive Methodist Sunday School, Walsden / a shuttlemaker at Vale Bobbin Mill, Cornholme.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1917], and was a bomb-thrower with the 5th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was killed in action after being in France for 2 months [24th July 1918] (aged 18).

The Todmorden & District News [9th August 1918] reported his death.

He was buried at Marfaux British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref III BB 2].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

His brother Fulton also died in the War. Their 2 brothers also served

Barrack Castle, IllingworthRef B1172
A row of 3 or 4 cottages where a small detachment of soldiers were billetted during the 1745 Rebellion. Recorded in the 19th century

Barrack Farm, IllingworthRef B3456

Barrack Tavern Lodge, HalifaxRef B3344
15 Charles Street, Causeway.

A lodging house formerly the Barrack Tavern, Halifax.

Edward Rawnsley was a beer seller here [1861].

In July 1884, Alfred Hinchliffe was summoned for harbouring known thieves, and for allowing the sexes to sleep together indiscriminately in his house. Chief Constable Pole said that reputed and convicted thieves had been in the habit of lodging in this house for some time

Barracks in HalifaxRef B700
In 1819, a warehouse at Ward's End belonging to a Mr Taylor was converted into a barracks.

This was one of the measures against the radicalism of the early 19th century.

In 1845, the Halifax Infirmary & Dispensary was used as a barracks.

In 1851, there were 98 soldiers.

See Arden Road Barracks, Salvation Army Barracks, Halifax and Wellesley Barracks

Barraclough ...Ref B81
The entries for people & families with the surname Barraclough are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Barraclough & HighleyRef B2127
Woollen manufacturers of Southowram [1835-1868]

Barraclough BrothersRef B4050
Engineering company in Brighouse.

See Miles Sharp

Barraclough's: H. & S. BarracloughRef B3522
Music sellers, stationers, repairers and retailers of musical instruments. Recorded in 1869, when they were at West End, Sowerby Bridge

Barraclough's: William Barraclough & SonsRef B2318
Woollen manufacturers at Boys Mill, Halifax [1874]

Barrand, JamesRef B5450
[17??-18??]
Of Warley.

He was a (wool) comber [1808].

On 15th May 1808, he married Ruth Pickles of Warley

Barrand, WilliamRef B2505
[18??-18??] Alias Jim Long.

A worker in the abattoir.

On Thursday, 27th January 1853, bets were placed on his going from Halifax to Sowerby Bridge, and back, a total distance of about 5 miles, in the space of an hour and a half, carrying a load of beef weighing 9 stones [144 lbs]. He won the wager, £10, and completed the feat in 1 hour and 20 minutes

Barrass, HenryRef B3019
[1829-1894]
Son of Mary & Joseph Barrass of Holbeck, Leeds.

Born in Holbeck.

He was a spinner [1851] / a railway servant [1861] / a railway porter [1871] / a labourer in iron works [1881] / an iron dresser in foundry [1891]

In 1854, he married (1) Hannah Robshaw [1830-1883] from Wakefield, in Leeds.

Children:

  1. Mary Ann Easter [1857-1915] who married George Dyson
  2. Ann Elizabeth [b 1860]
  3. John Henry [b 1863] who was a carpenter's apprentice  [1881]

In 1885, he married (2) Sarah Maria Priestley [1837-1???] from Bradley, Huddersfield, in Halifax.

The family lived at

  • Daisy Croft, Hipperholme cum Brighouse [1861]
  • Lower Newlands, Rastrick [1871, 1881]
  • 22 Briggate, Brighouse [1891]
  • 6 Clifton Road, Brighouse [1901]

Living with the widowed Sarah (grocer) [in 1901] was her sister Ruth Cookson [aged 61] and brother-in-law James Cookson [aged 60] (a fried fish dealer).

Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

Barratt, AbrahamRef B996
[16??-17??] He lived at Limed House, Shibden.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Peter [b 1704]

Barratt, CharlesRef B1543
[18??-19??]
LLB.

Halifax solicitor with Halifax Corporation [1934].

He qualified in June 1931

Barratt, JamesRef B301
[1???-18??] Landlord of the Black Bull, Elland [1850s, 1861]

See Grantham Park, Rastrick

Barratt's: W. Barratt & Company LimitedRef B2538
Boot and shoe maker and dealer at 3 Corn Market, Halifax [1936]

Barratt, WilliamRef B140
[1808-1858] He was a clogger / landlord of the King's Arms, Sowerby [1847-1858]

On 7th May 1832, he married Hannah Naylor at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Sarah Ann [1832-1833]
  2. Mary Ann / Mary Hannah [1833-1873]
  3. Ellen [1835-1893]
  4. Charles [1838-1888]
  5. Hannah [1845-1878]

William died 14th December 1858.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £100 to Hannah.

After his death, Hannah took over at the pub [1861]

Barre, Dr Chevalier Anthony Balasconi de laRef B630
[1805-1869] Or Bernusconi.

Born in Switzerland. He lived at John Street, Halifax. He was a surgeon dentist.

In 1858, he established an engineering business in Well Lane, Halifax. He patented and manufactured several inventions, including cylindrical fulling machines and steam presses.

He married Susannah [b 1817].

The couple lived at 112 New Bond Street, London [1861]

Barret, EdwardRef B3437
[17??-18??]
Hatter in [1792-96]

Barrett ...Ref B446
The entries for people & families with the surname Barrett are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Barrett & CompanyRef B2023
34-36 Winding Road, Halifax. Engineering company and hardware merchants founded in 1860.

The business was taken over in 1895, when Allan Haigh founded Allan Haigh & Company Limited

Barrit Hill, RippondenRef B757
Lane Head Road. Mid 18th century house

Barrit, TimothyRef B1569
[1825-1???]
Son of John Barrit, a farmer.

He was a weaver of Old Edge, Heptonstall [1851].

On 16th March 1851, he married Grace Speak.


Grace, of Lower Fold, Heptonstall, was the daughter of
William Speak
 

Barritt, CyrilRef B899
[1906-1943] During World War II, he served as a Bombardier with the 80 Anti-Tank Regiment of the Royal Artillery.

He died 13th January 1943 (aged 37).

He was buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, Kong Hong [Grave Ref VI H 8].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Barritt, WilliamRef B3491
[1???-1862]
He was a cow-jobber at Swallowshaw, Stansfield.

He fell down the stairs at the White Hart Inn, Todmorden, and died from the effects of the injuries

Barron ...Ref B1898
The entries for people & families with the surname Barron are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Barron's: A. J. Barron LimitedRef B5500
Fruit and vegetable merchants and wholesalers at the Piece Hall. Established by Alfred John Barron.

The business closed in the 1990s.

See J. Barron

Barron & LewinRef B2012
Patent agents at Palatine Chambers, Halifax [1905, 1924].

Partners included C. A. Barron and F. Lewin. They were also at Huddersfield. After Barron died, the Halifax office closed, and Lewin became to sole owner

Barron's: J. Barron LimitedRef B1750
Fruit and potato merchants at Halifax Borough Market [1915]

See A. J. Barron

Barron's: Joseph Barron & SonRef B1217
Accountancy firm in Sowerby Bridge. Established by Joseph Barron

Barrow, Rev Arthur Edmund John BurtonRef B1321
[1878-19??] Born in Staveley, Derbyshire.

He was Curate at Halifax [1911] and Vicar of St Mary's Church, Lister Lane [1912]

In 1908, he married Dorothy Kitty St Clair Feilden [1883-19??] at St George's Church, Hanover Square, London.


Dorothy Kitty came from Shepperton
 

Children:

  1. John Christopher Henry [b 1910]

They lived at 22 Clare Road, Halifax [1911]

Barrow, D.Ref B1200
[18??-1917]

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

He was killed in action [1st May 1917].

Barrow, HarveyRef B1634
[1856-1936]

In [Q1] 1919, he married Elizabeth Schofield in Halifax.


Elizabeth was the daughter of
James Schofield
 

They lived in Midgley.

Harvey died 6th March 1936 (aged 80).

He was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-A33] with Elizabeth's parents

Barrow, Isaac NimrodRef B1010
[1836-1895] Born in Southowram.

He was a carter [1871].

In [Q2] 1861, he married Frances Maude [1835-1???] in Halifax.


Frances was the daughter of
Joseph Maude
 

Children:

  1. Joseph Henry [b 1864]
  2. John [b 1866]
  3. Fanny M. [b 1869]
  4. Mary A. [b 1871]

They lived at 32 Haigh Street, Halifax [1871].

Living with them [in 1871] were Frances's parents

Barrow, JohnRef B1605
[1796-1859] Born in Southowram.

He was a stone getter [1851].

He married Miriam [1802-1871].


Miriam was born in Southowram
 

Children:

  1. Abraham [b 1829] who was a flag facer [1851]
  2. Henry [b 1831] who was a flag facer [1851]
  3. Naamah [1834-7th May 1852] who was a card setter [1851]
  4. Jacob [1837-5th February 1861] who was a doffer at mill  [1851] & died in Galapore, India
  5. Joe [b 1841] who was a doffer at mill [1851]
  6. John [1844-17th June 1854]

They lived at New Street, Southowram [1851].

John died 31st January 1859 (aged 63).

Miriam died 20th February 1871 (aged 69).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-Q14]

Barrow, MichaelRef B765
[15??-16??]
He lived at
Fields Farm, Norland and Fallingworth Hall, Norland

Barrowby, John MainpriceRef B1711
[1806-1876] Born in Hull.

He was Master at Dr Hall's School, Boothtown for 45 years [1831, 1865].

On 15th April 1837, he married Elizabeth Seed [1817-1879] at Birstall.

Children:

  1. John [b 1838] who was an Assistant master in Grammar  School BA (Cantab) [1861]
  2. Eliza Jane [1841-1863]
  3. Mary Helena [1850-1876] who assisted in the school [1871]
  4. Charles E. [b 1853]

The family lived at

  • School House, Northowram [1841]
  • 5 Hall Street, Northowram [1871]

In 1881, their sons were living in Hayfield, Derbyshire.

Members of the family were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax

Barrowclough, AlfredRef B647
[1???-1???]
His name is recorded on a fragment of his gravestone, which is incorporated into the garden wall of a house in Sowerby.

Like fragments from other gravestones in the garden, it (possibly)  comes from Sowerby Green Congregational Chapel Graveyard.


Question: Does anyone know anything about Alfred or his family?

 

Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Green Congregational Chapel

Barrowclough BridgeRef B451
As Barowecloghbrigg, this was the 15th century name for Dumb Mill Bridge

Barrowclough, ChristopherRef B2830
[1???-1545]
Of Hipperholme.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Humphrey [Vmfraye]
  2. John
  3. Isabell
  4. Agnes

His will is recorded in Volume 2 [1545-1559] of E. W. Crossley's book Halifax Wills

Barrowclough, FrederickRef B1810
[1834-1906] Born in Bradford.

He married Sarah [1837-1905].


Sarah was born in Leeds
 

Children:

  1. Charlotte [b 1864] who was a coating weaver [1901]
  2. James [b 1874] who was a brickworks labourer [1901]
  3. Edna [b 1876] who was a dress maker [1901]

They lived at

  • 7 Parker Street, Halifax [1901]
  • Claremount [1905]

Sarah died 1st August 1905 (aged 68).

Frederick died 4th January 1906 (aged 71).

The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-A9]

Barrowclough, JonathanRef B889
[17??-1???]
Coiner

Barrowclough, JosephRef B44
[1???-18??]

Recorded in 1822, when he was a lock and key manufacturer at Swine Market, Halifax

Barrowclough, RichardRef B94
[15??-16??]
Wealthy landowner who paid £13 6/8d in
composition fines

Barrowclough, SamuelRef B1625
[17??-1???]
He was a travelling preacher in the Methodist New Connexion before becoming Minister at
Stainland Chapel [1789]

Barrowclough, SamuelRef B637
[17??-1???]
A weaver of Hilo, Sowerby.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Theophilus
  2. Dionysius (daughter) [bapt Sowerby 11th June 1786]

Barrowclough, TheophilusRef B540
[1783-1847] Son of Samuel Barrowclough.

Baptised at St Peter's Church, Sowerby [6th July 1783].

He was apprenticed to Jonathan Hanworth, shoemaker of Todmorden [1796].

He married Hannah.

Child: 1. Samuel [1813-1858].

They lived at Norland.

Theophilus died in Halifax [Q4 1847].

Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Green Congregational Chapel

Barry, AlwynRef B573
[1922-1943]
Son of Beatrice & John Barry of Ingrow, Keighley.

Born in Bingley.

He was educated at All Saints' Day School, Halifax.

He married Unknown.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 85th Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery.

He was captured at Singapore.

He died in a POW camp in Thailand [23rd October 1943] (aged 21).

He was buried at Chungkai War Cemetery, Thailand [Grave Ref 9 D 7].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Barry, Sir CharlesRef B35
[1795-1860] British architect who designed Halifax Town Hall – his last great work – and many other buildings including the Shaw Lodge mills of John Holdsworth & Company Ltd, the terrace at West View Park War Memorial, Cliveden House, Buckinghamshire, the Houses of Parliament with Pugin [1852], Pentonville Prison, the Reform Club in Pall Mall, and Trafalgar Square fountains. Barry died before seeing the completed Town Hall (or the Houses of Parliament), and his son – Edward Middleton Barry – completed the Halifax building and added a mansard roof

Barry, Edward MiddletonRef B34
[1830-1880] Son of Sir Charles Barry.

He completed Halifax Town Hall after his father's death in 1860

Barry, JamesRef B1384
[1873-19??] Born in Idle, Bradford.

He was a cotton & woollen piece maker-up [1901] / a piece dyer's labourer [1911].

In 1899, he married Sarah Connolly [1874-19??] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Mary Alice [b 1902]
  2. Francis [b 1905]
  3. Annie [b 1907]
  4. John [b 1908]

They lived at

  • 9 South Bank Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 6 Albion Square, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] were sister-in-law Rose A. Connolly [b 1870] (flax spinner) & her son James Connolly. Nephew James was still living with them in 1911

Barry, John ShafteRef B1683
[1862-1???]
MA.

Born in Allahabad, India.

He was Curate at Lightcliffe [1890].

In 1891, he was a boarder with the widowed Mrs Hannah Wass at Osborne Grove, Lightcliffe

Barry, ThomasRef B2574
[1843-1890] Born in Ireland.

He was a carpet finisher [1871] / a carpet finisher (unemployed) [1881].

In 1861, he married Mary Kelly [1842-19??] from Mayo, Ireland in Halifax.

Children:

  1. John T. [b 1866] who was a brass moulder (unemployed)   [1881]
  2. Mary Ellen [b 1870]

The family lived at

  • 7 Chapel Fold, Halifax [1871]
  • 47 Winding Road, Halifax [1881]
  • 8 King Street, Halifax [1891, 1901, 1903]

Living with them [in 1871] were several lodgers, including Thomas Barry [aged 60] (shoemaker, born in Ireland).

Living with them [in 1881] were 36 lodgers.

Mary was widowed by 1891.

She was a lodging house keeper at 8 King Street with 6 lodgers including Mary Kelly [aged 76] (relative, widow, hawker born in Ireland) and Martin Kelly [aged 40] (stone mason's labourer born in Ireland) [1891].

Living with her [in 1901] were lodgers: Edward O Barry [aged 53] (mason born in Ireland), Bridget Gludey [aged 75] (born in Ireland), and Mary J Wilburn [aged 38] (born in Manchester).

She was a worsted weaver factory hand [1901].

She was a lodging house keeper at 8 King Street with 8 lodgers [1903]

Barsby, Frances ElizaRef B2940
[1880-1907]
Daughter of
Thomas Barsby.

She and her sister Priscilla were partners in P. & F. E. Barsby.

She was buried at Unitarian Church, Todmorden with the rest of her family. The epitaph records that she was

of West End House

Barsby's: P. & F. E. BarsbyRef B2938
Established by Priscilla Barsby and Frances Eliza Barsby. Costumiers, dressmakers and general and fancy drapers at West End House, Patmos, Todmorden [1913]. Their advertisement described the business as
The oldest baby linen shop in the town

Barsby, PriscillaRef B2939
[1870-1926]
Daughter of
Thomas Barsby.

She and her sister Frances Eliza were partners in P. & F. E. Barsby.

She was buried at Unitarian Church, Todmorden with the rest of her family

Barsby, ThomasRef B3194
[1845-1924] Born in Leicester.

He was a cabinet maker [1871, 1881, 1891, 1901]. He was retired by 1901.

In 1869, he married Emma Louisa Greenwood [1843-1926] from Langfield.

Children:

  1. Priscilla
  2. Frances Eliza

The daughters became drapers, dressmakers and milliners and partners in P. & F. E. Barsby.

They lived at

  • Willow Bank or Cross Bank, Stansfield [1871]
  • 13 Union Street, Langfield [1881, 1891]
  • 26 Burnley Road, Todmorden [1901, 1911]

Living with them [in 1871] 1881, 1891 was an aunt Eliza Fielden [aged 59] (born in Sheffield).

Members of the family were buried at Unitarian Church, Todmorden

Barsdorf, ErnestRef B251
[1872-19??] Son of Solomon Barsdorf.

He changed his surname to Barton.

He was a ventilating engineer & manufacturer [1901, 1911] / a candidate in Hipperholme for election to the Urban District Council  [1914].

He was described as


of Alexandra Works & Hopwood Lane [1916]
 

Barsdorf, HenryRef B196
[1862-19??] Son of Solomon Barsdorf.

Baptised 19th March 1862.

He was a mechanical draftsman in Old Trafford [1915].

In 1915, he changed his surname (by deed poll) to Barstow.

He married Ann Sherrington.

Children:

  1. Leonard William [b 1886]
  2. Leslie [b 1890]
  3. Cissie [b 1893]

Barsdorf, PhilipRef B241
[1868-19??] Son of Solomon Barsdorf.

He changed his surname to Barton.

He was in the export yarn trade [1901] / a yarn merchant [1911] / a partner in the firm of Barsdorf & Mack of Bolton Road,  Bradford, which ceased trading in 1929

Barsdorf, SolomonRef B3161
[1822-1881]

Barsdorf, WalterRef B275
[1874-19??] Son of Solomon Barsdorf.

Born 7th August 1874.

He was learning fruit & flower growing at St Peter Port, Guernsey [1901] / a managing clerk (ventilating works) [1911] / unemployed and proposing to become a dealer in bulbs [1923].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child
  3. child

He was living apart from his wife & children [1923].

After several court appearances he was imprisoned for failure to maintain his dependents [1924]

Barsey Green, BarkislandRef B499
Farmhouse. It was a part of the Lightcliffe Royd estate. In the early 20th century, it was occupied by Thomas Baron

Barsford, WillieRef B656
[1892-1916]
Of Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd.

He was employed by Grange Foundry, Mytholmroyd / a member of St James the Great Church, Hebden Bridge & School / a member of St John's Mission Church, Hebden Bridge / a Territorial.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], but because he was in a reserved occupation at Grange Foundry, he was sent back to work. He enlisted later, and served as a Lance Corporal with the Royal Fusiliers.

He died 7th October 1916 (aged 24).

BarslandRef B36
Alternative spelling of Barkisland

Barstow ...Ref B663
The entries for people & families with the surname Barstow are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Barstow, Midgley & LordRef B2126
Legal firm at Equitable Chambers, Halifax. Recorded in 1662

See William Henry Lord

Barstow, Sowerby BridgeRef B699
An early name for Lower Willow Hall, Sowerby Bridge

Bartey, CharlesRef B3321
[1853-1903]
In April 1903, he was travelling down Ovenden Road in his horse-drawn wagon. The wagon was said to be travelling at great speed when he fell off. He was taken to the
Ovenden Cross, Ovenden but died shortly afterwards

Bartholomew, Rev William HerbertRef B338
[18??-1???] MA.

Vicar at St Mary's Church, Sowerby [1894]

Bartlam, Rev William ErnestRef B1675
[1857-1942] Son of Ann & William Henry Bartlam of Aston, Warwickshire.

Born in Handsworth, Staffordshire.

He was curate at St Matthew's Church, Hammersmith [1896] before becoming Vicar of Luddenden [1909, 1914].

In August 1926, he resigned and retired to Llwyngwril, Merioneth.

In [Q2] 1880, he married Elizabeth Ann Storer in West Bromwich.


Elizabeth Ann was born in Birmingham
 

Children:

  1. Eric Walter [b 1892] who was a student at Cambridge [1911] and was ordained in California [1915]

William Ernest died in Birmingham [Q2 1942] (aged 86) 

Bartle, HarryRef B1535
[1916-1942]
Son of Annie Bartle, and nephew of Mr A. V. Bartle of Northowram.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died 17th February 1942 (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma [Grave Ref 16]

Bartle, IkeRef B3335
[18??-19??]
Player with
Halifax RLFC [1906]. He won caps for England while at Halifax

Bartle, JamesRef B1673
[17??-18??]
Minister at
Steep Lane Baptist Church, Sowerby [1779-1784]

Bartle, JohnRef B749
[16??-17??] From Northowram.

He married Hannah Northend


Hannah was the daughter of
Joseph Northend
 

Bartlett, J. E.Ref B657
[1???-191?]
He was educated at
Crossley & Porter School.

He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Bartlett, Rev JohnRef B1612
[1829-1???]
Born in Portsea, Hampshire.

He trained at New College, London and served as an Independent minister of Angel Chapel, Worcester [1861] before becoming First Minister at Park Congregational Church, Halifax [1870].

He married Mary [1830-1???] from Salisbury.

They lived at

  • 25 Foregate Street, Worcester [1861]
  • 3 Park Terrace, Halifax [1871]
  • Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1874]
  • 14 Oxford Street, Nottingham [1881]

He moved to Nottingham [1875] and to London [1883]

Bartlett, WilliamRef B1967
[1807-1873] Born in London.

He was a pensioner [1871].

He married Mary [1815-1900].


Mary was born in Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Sarah Ann [b 1852]
  2. John [b 1857] who was a mill hand [1871]

The family lived at 12 Fielding Street, Mile Thorn, Halifax [1871].

William died 13th August 1873 (aged 66).

Mary died 14th May 1900 (aged 85).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1281]

Bartley, DennisRef B902
[1919-1939]
Son of Annie (née Miles) & Thomas Bartley.

Born in Todmorden.

During World War II, he served as a Lance Bombardier with the 270 Battery 68 Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery.

He served as Bartclay.

He died 14th September 1939.

He was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone. [17 44].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Barton, AlbertRef B964
[1923-1943]
Son of N & Rufus Barton.

Born in Mytholmroyd.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He was killed in action [20th July 1943] (aged 20).

He was buried at Catania War Cemetery, Sicily, Italy [Grave Ref IV G 36].

He is remembered on a memorial in Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration

Barton, Rev Charles HairbyRef B1236
[1849-1930] Son of Elizabeth Baccus (née 1819-1875) & Septimus William Barton 1887-19??, a chemist.

Born at Trafford Park [1847].

He was a clerk in a cotton warehouse in Stretford / vicar of Waterhouses, Durham [1881]. before becoming Vicar of St Mary's Church, Sowerby [1891, 1892].

He was vicar at Harbledown, Bridge, Kent [1901].

On 7th October 1880, he married Isabella Gilmour MacKeith [1858-1909] at St Mary's Episcopal Church, Glasgow.


Isabella was born in Buchlyvie, Kippen, Stirlingshire, the daughter of Margaret (née Mcghie) [1832-1909] & William Mackeith [1816-1872]
 

They lived at

  • Newhouse Cottages, Lanchester, Durham [1881]
  • St Mary's Vicarage, Saw Hill, Sowerby [1891]
  • The Rectory, Harbledown, Bridge, Kent [1901]

Isabella died at Bridge, Kent [26th January 1909].

Charles died in Canterbury, Kent [30th September 1930]

Barton Farm, SowerbyRef B1216

Owners and tenants have included

  • James Walsh [1853]

The Halifax Guardian [Saturday 27th August 1853] advertised


Sale by Auction on 7th September 1853.

Barton Farm and land in Sowerby with several closes of land in the occupation of James Walsh

 

Barton, FrankRef B1020
[1852-1938]

He married Anna Maria [1854-1913].


Anna Maria was the daughter of
John Mackerill
 

Anna Maria died 17th April 1913 (aged 59).

Frank died 15th February 1938 (aged 86).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1562] with Anna Maria's parents

Barton's: J. & J. BartonRef B523
Builders at Brighouse. Partners included John Barton Snr and John Barton Jnr.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1864

Barton, JamesRef B1553
[1857-18??] Born in Rowley Regis, Staffordshire.

He was an engine driver (steel works) [1891].

In [Q3] 1883, he married Hannah Jane Muffett [1861-1???] in Barrow in Furness.


Hannah was born in Colne Bridge
 

Child: William Edward

They lived at 35 Walney Road, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire [1891].

Hannah married Joseph Frederick Burrows

Barton, JohnRef B3198
[1821-1???]
Born in Cartmel, Lancashire.

He was a builder (employing 6 men) [1851] / a builder (employing 8 men) [1861] / a partner with son John in J. & J. Barton [until  1864] / a builder [1871]

In 1841, he married Lydia Davies [1817-1???] from Liverpool, in Liverpool.

Children:

  1. John
  2. George Edward [b 1853] who was an architect's apprentice  [1871]
  3. Emily Lydia [b 1856]

The family lived at

  • Windhill, Idle, Bradford [1851]
  • Waring Green, Hipperholme cum Brighouse [1861]
  • 16 Bradford Road, Hipperholme cum Brighouse [1871]

Barton, JohnRef B3199
[1843-1???]
Son of
John Barton.

Born in Wood Church, Cheshire.

He and his father were partners in J. & J. Barton

Barton, William EdwardRef B1264
[1889-1916] Son of James Barton.

Born in Barrow-In-Furness.

His father died, and his mother married Joseph Frederick Burrows.

William Edward took his stepfather's surname and was known as William Edward Barton Burrows.

He was a labourer in steel foundry [1911] / employed by J. M. Bowman / Bowman's at Old Lane, Halifax.

He lived at

  • 22 Gerrard Street, Halifax
  • Clare Street, Halifax

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914], and and he served as a Gunner with the 110th Battery Royal Field Artillery.

He was sent to France [October 1915], and never came home on leave again.

He was killed in action [19th October 1916] (aged 27).

The Halifax Courier [11th November 1916] reported his death with a photograph


[his] brother was a sergeant in a howitzer battery of the Royal Field Artillery, and a brother-in-law went out with the original Expeditionary Force and was wounded at La Basse
 

He was buried at Carnoy Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref U 5].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Barton, William JohnRef B341
[18??-19??] He was a brewer [1901, 1905].

See William Ambler

BarumRef B1041
An open sewer which ran through Barum Top and Crown Street, Halifax in the 19th century

Barum House, HalifaxRef B37
House built at Harrison Road / Barum Top in 1???.

Owners and tenants have included

It was demolished [??] in 1877 to widen Bull Close Lane.

It was demolished in 1938

See Barum Top

Barum Top, HalifaxRef B490
House at Barum Top.

People recorded here include:

See Barum House, Halifax

Barwell, ArthurRef B1667
[1879-1915] Son of John Barwell.

Born in Southowram [21st December 1879].

He was a worsted bobbin setter [1819] / a flag facer (quarry) [1901] / a hewer in a stone quarry [1911].

In [Q1] 1906, he married Celia Hannah Brown [1881-1954] in Halifax.


Celia Hannah was born in Claremount
 

They lived at 8 Camden Street, Horley Green Road [1911].

Arthur died 21st November 1915.

In 1924, Celia Hannah married (2) Greenwood Clay.

The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-A35]

Barwell, JackRef B1676
[1918-1943] Son of Lily & John Charles Barwell.

Born in Boothtown [6th August 1918].

He was a top filer (worsted) [1939].

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 1st Maritime Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 9th March 1943 (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [Grave Ref 80 2]

Barwell, JohnRef B1674
[1855-19??] Born in Southowram.

He was a flag facer [1881, 1891] / a stone dresser (quarry) [1901].

Around 1879, he married Annetta [1855-19??].


Annetta was born in Southowram
 

Children:

  1. Ernest [b 1879] who was an apprentice brass finisher  [1901], a brass finisher [1901]
  2. Arthur
  3. Ethel [b 1887] who was a half-timer / worsted bobbin  setter [1901]
  4. John [b 1889] who was a half-timer / worsted bobbin  setter [1901]

They lived at

  • 38 New Street, Southowram [1881]
  • New Street, Southowram [1891]
  • Mount Pleasant, Southowram [1901]

Barwell, John CharlesRef B524
[1888-1955] Born in Southowram [12th December 1888].

He was a carter / a disabled soldier (no work) [1921] / a horse driver (carter).

He married Lily [1892-19??].


Lily (possibly née Smith) was born in Boothtown [8th October 1892]
 

Children:

  1. Harold [b 1911]
  2. Hilda [b 1913]
  3. Lillian [b 9th March 1915] who was a French drawing  (worsted) [1939] & [Halifax Q1 1944] married Robert H. Boden
  4. Willie [b 1917]
  5. Jack
  6. Nellie [b 15th June 1923] who was a worsted twister  [1939] & married [Halifax Q1 1945] Donald Main
  7. Edna [b 22nd September 1931]

The family lived at

  • 1 Collier Toppin, Halifax [1921]
  • 30 Beechwood Drive, Illingworth [1939]

John Charles died in Halifax [Q3 1955] (aged 55) 

Barwell, WilliamRef B570
[1843-1883]
Shoemaker.

Born in Weldon, Northamptonshire.

He lived at 9 Abbey Street, Halifax.

He died 24th June 1883.

He was buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount

BarwoodRef B729
Are between Friendly and Luddendenfoot

Bascomb, A.Ref B1309
[1876-1???] In 1886, the 10-year-old boy was awarded the Bronze Medal of the Royal Humane Society for saving the life of T. H. Farrar at Hebden Bridge on 26th July 1886

Basin Stone, TodmordenRef B39
Natural rocky outcrop on Langfield Common above Todmorden with a large rocking-stone. The stone was used by itinerant preachers.

In 1842, A. W. Bayes painted a Chartist meeting which was held here when Ben Rushton addressed the crowd. The painting hangs in the Mayor's parlour at Todmorden Town Hall

The Hudsonites held their annual meetings here on Spaw Sunday

Baskervile, JohnRef B1107
[16??-16??]
Curate at
Rastrick [1666]

Baskerville, EdwardRef B3033
[16??-17??]
A Midgley
clothier.

He owned Lacey Hey Farm, Midgley [1699]

Baslow, JonathanRef B1541
[1793-18??]
He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the
Peninsular War

He was awarded the Military General Service Medal

Baslow, WilliamRef B1542
[1791-18??]
He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the
Peninsular War

Basnett, AndrewRef B1899
[1869-1946] Of Leeds

In [Q3] 1922, he married Edith Brook in Leeds.


Edith was the daughter of
Samuel Edwin Brook
 

Andrew died in Leeds [20th March 1946] (aged 76) 

He was buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/576] with Edith's sister Amy.

An Edith A. Basnett died in Leeds [Q3 1951] (aged 84) 

Bassett, ArthurRef B3330
[19??-19??]
Player with
Halifax RLFC [1939-1946]. He won caps for Wales and for Great Britain while at Halifax, and, in 1946 against Australia

Bassinder, Thomas LawrenceRef B319
[1903-1966] Born in Mansfield.

He married Isobel Rigg [1905-1954] in Doncaster.

Isobel died 13th October 1954 (aged 49).

Thomas died 23rd August 1966 (aged 62).

The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: NR-E32]

Bastide, DavidRef B3200
[1835-1913]
Son of
Lewis Bastide.

Born in Elland.

He was a pupil-teacher at a National School in Elland [1851] / a schoolmaster [1861, 1871, 1881] / a certificated school master [1891] / a retired schoolmaster [1901, 1911].

In 1857, he married Emma Rhodes [1833-1915] in Halifax.


Emma came from Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Emmeline Elizabeth [b 1861]
  2. Annie [b 1862] who was a teacher of music & painting  [1901]
  3. Harry
  4. Rhoda [b 1868]; who was a dress maker [1891]
  5. Florence [b 1869] who was a teacher in voluntary school  [1901]
  6. Arthur [b 1870] who was a solicitor [1901]
  7. Ernest [b 1875] who was a chemist's apprentice [1891]

The family lived at

  • All Saints School House, Dudwell, Skircoat [1861]
  • Dudwell Lane, Skircoat, Halifax [1871]
  • Land? Post Office Yard, Elland with Greetland [1881]
  • 100 Southgate, Elland [1891, 1901, 1911]

Bastide, DavidRef B536
[1878-1918] Son of William Lewis Bastide.

Born in Elland.

He was a grocer's assistant [1891] / a clay miner [1901].

In [Q3] 1901, he married Annie Crossley in Halifax.

They lived at 56 Southgate, Elland [1918].

During World War I, he served as a Sapper with the Royal Engineers 20th (T.F.) Depot. He was wounded in action [1st May 1918], and died the following day [2nd May 1918].

His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [4th May & 11th May 1918].

He was buried at Elland Cemetery (C 169) [6th May 1918].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial

Bastide, H.Ref B1789
[18??-19??]
Established
Rawroyds Mill Company at Elland

Bastide's: H. Bastide & CompanyRef B2228
Legal firm at Albany Chambers, Halifax [1905]. Partners included Harry Bastide

Bastide, HarryRef B1545
[1866-1944] Son of David Bastide.

Born in Salterhebble, Halifax.

He was educated at Rishworth Grammar School [1881] He qualified as a solicitor in May 1888. He was a solicitor [1891, 1934] / partner in H. Bastide & Company.

In 1890, he married Mary Elizabeth Ford [1865-1917] from Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, in Chapel-en-le-Frith.

Children:

  1. Ernest Percival [b 1895]
  2. Norman Ford [b 1897]
  3. Winifred Mary [b 1901]
  4. Hilda Annie [b 1903]

They lived at

  • 16 Victoria Road, Elland [1891]
  • 24 Victoria Road, Elland [1901]
  • Strathlea, Victoria Road, Elland [1911]

Bastide, LewisRef B3201
[1804-1866]
Born in Leeds.

He was a weaver [1841] / a hand loom weaver (woollen) journey man [1851] / a woollen hand loom weaver [1861].

On 29th May 1825, he married Elizabeth Chadwick [1806-1855] at Halifax Parish Church.


Elizabeth came from Southowram
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b 1831]
  2. David
  3. William Lewis

The family lived at

  • Eastgate, Elland with Greetland [1841]
  • Quebec Street, Elland [1851, 1861]

Bastide, William LewisRef B1666
[1837-1887] Son of Lewis Bastide.

He was a joiner [1861, 1871, 1881].

In [Q2] 1861, he married Phoebe Crowther [1837-1891] at Elland Parish Church.


Phoebe, of Elland, was the daughter of Benjamin Crowther, stone dresser
 

Children:

  1. Lewis [b 1863] who was a woollen spinner [1881], a cloth  dyer [1891]
  2. Emily [b 1866] who was a cotton reeler [1881], a cotton  reeler [1891]
  3. Elizabeth [b 1869] who was a cotton reeler [1891, 1901]
  4. Edgar [b 1871] who was a clay miner [1891]
  5. Lucy [b 1874] who was a draper's assistant [1891]
  6. David

The family lived at

  • 35 Portland Street, Elland [1871]
  • Portland Street, Elland [1881]
  • 7 Portland Street, Elland [when son Lewis was head of the  household 1891]
  • 18 South Gate, Elland [when Emily was head of the  household 1901]

William Lewis died in 1887.

Phoebe died in 1891

Bastow, DrRef B1648
[1794-18??] In 1807, he started work as a stable-boy for a Halifax surgeon.

He then trained as a card maker with John Goldthorp.

In 1815, he was a journeyman.

In March 1820, he entered the army, and was discharged after 2 months.

He later set up business as an apothecary.

In 1822, he went on trial for practising as an apothecary in Halifax without having qualified or being licensed. He was fined £20

Bastow, JamesRef B1630
[1767-1836]
Of Southowram.

He married Ann [1772-1846].

James died 30th September 1836 (aged 69).

Ann died 18th September 1846 (aged 74).

The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-L20], with granddaughters Ann Aspinall [1843-12th July 1926] & Emma Mallinson [1845-31st October 1926]

Bastow, Rev JonathanRef B1679
[18??-18??]
From Madison College, USA. Minister at
Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax [May 1862]. He served for a few months

Bastow, NormanRef B1687
[18??-18??]
He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

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

Bate, AlbertRef B14
[1893-1918] MM.

Son of David Bate.

Born in Halifax.

He was a player / member of Ovenden Club / a wire drawer's apprentice [1901, 1911] / a wire drawer at James Royston, Son & Company, Shroggs Wire Works / a Territorial.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and he served as a Corporal with C Depot Trench Mortar Battery Royal Field Artillery, Royal Artillery & Tank Corps.

He was gassed and wounded in the arm [4th July 1917], and hospitalised in Long Eaton V.A.D. Hospital.

He was awarded the Military Medal [1917]


for bravery in a bombing raid on 12th-13th June, together with a recommendation card from the General and the ribbon from his C.O. He had previously received a recommendation card for distinguished service in the field [14th-17th November 1916]
 

In [Q2] 1918, he married Catherine O'Hare.

He died of wounds at Catterick Military Hospital [4th July 1918] (aged 24).

The Halifax Courier [14th July 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K C 505].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance. and on the Memorial at North Parade Baptist Church.

His cousin Harry Bate also died in the War

Bate, Rev AlexanderRef B666
[15??-1674]
Of Chelford, Cheshire. He became Curate at
Lightcliffe [1661-1673].

Heywood includes him in his list of the great number of wretched drunken preachers at Lightcliffe.

He was the second husband of Mary Northend, Mrs Holdsworth.

He lived at – and owned – various properties in the district, including Cromwellbottom Hall, Crow Nest Mansion, Giles House and Siddal Hall. He also owned land in Cheshire

Bate, DavidRef B1376
[1871-1???] Son of John Bate.

Born in Warrington, Lancashire.


In 1891, both David & his brother Thomas Bate were lodgers with Mary Speak
 

He was a wire drawer's labourer [1901] / a wire works labourer [1911].

In 1893, he married Christiana Lowe at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.


Christiana was the daughter of Tom Lowe
 

Children:

  1. Albert
  2. Sarah Ellen [1895-1901]
  3. Ethel [b 1903]
  4. Lilian [b 1907]
  5. Gertrude [b 1911]

They lived at

  • 42 Shroggs Terrace, Halifax [1901]
  • 41 Shroggs Terrace, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] was brother sister-in-law Mary Ann Lowe

Bate, HarryRef B1426
[1895-1917] Son of Thomas Bate.

He was a member of Salem Methodist New Connexion Chapel, North Parade / a member of Stannary Boys' Brigade / a member of St John's Ambulance Brigade / an apprentice at James Royston, Son & Company, Shroggs Wire Works.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 61st Casualty Clearing Station Royal Army Medical Corps.

He served in the Dardanelles & France.

He was killed in action in a night bombing raid [29th October 1917] (aged 22).

The Halifax Courier [10th November 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref X A 1].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax.

His cousin Albert Bate also died in the War

Bate, JohnRef B1381
[18??-1???]
He was nail maker [1893]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Thomas
  2. David
  3. Harry Bate [b 1876] who was a wire tester [1901]

Bate, ThomasRef B718
[1868-1926] Son of John Bate.

Born in Warrington, Lancashire.

He was a blacksmith's labourer [1901] / a gas stoker [1911].

In [Q1] 1895, he married Florence Emma Loney [1870-1956] in Halifax.


In 1891, both Thomas Bate and Florence Loney were lodgers with Mary Speak
 

Children:

  1. Harry
  2. Edith Mary [1898]
  3. Christina [1900]
  4. Willie [1902]
  5. Arthur [1907]
  6. Robert [1911]

They lived at 43 Shroggs Terrace, Halifax.

Son Harry died in World War I. His nephew Albert Bate also died in the War.

Thomas died in Halifax [Q3 1926] (aged 58).

Florence died in the Don Valley [Q1 1956] (aged 85) 

Bateain, NorthowramRef B3050

Batehayne, NorthowramRef B609
Property owned by Thomas Fourness [1480].

The name may be from Old Norse words bait and hegn, meaning pasture enclosure and has other forms including Bate End, Batehaynes, Baitehayne, Baint Hame, and Bateain.

On Fourness's death, the property passed to the owners of the Manor of Shelf Hall.

In 1655, the Halliday family leased the property from the Dearden family.

The Hallidays found clay here and established a pottery. The will of Richard Halliday [1778] mentions coal mines here.

In 1872, Tom, son of Isaac Halliday gave up the lease on the property.

See Ebenezer Redman

Bateley, GeorgeRef B1980
[18??-18??]
He was landlord of the
Brown Cow, Elland [1881]

Bateman ...Ref B285
The entries for people & families with the surname Bateman are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Bateman & ShawRef B2861
Carpet manufacturers at Berry Lane, Halifax [1816]. Partners included Joseph Bateman

Bates ...Ref B366
The entries for people & families with the surname Bates are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Bates family tomb, HalifaxRef B2771
A table tomb at Halifax Parish Church.

This bears memorials to many members of the Bates family of Halifax, including Judith Bates and her husband, William Turney

Bates & GarsedRef B2320
Damask manufacturers at Argyle Street, Halifax [1874]

Bates & NortcliffeRef B2021
Manufacturer of high and low-carbon wire at Perseverance Mill, Brighouse [1915-1963].

The business was taken over by Hawkins & Tipson Group [1962] and moved to the Leopold Wire Works, Brighouse [1963] to join Royston's

Bates & SheardRef B2504
Engineers at Halifax. Partners included T. Bates, S. Sheard, and J. Sheard.

In 1852, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Bates & WhiteleyRef B65
Card makers.

Partners included W. Bates and J. Whiteley.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1822

Bates & WilliamsonRef B51
Common brewers at Warley.

Partners included Henry Bates and Henry Williamson.

In June 1852, the business was declared bankrupt

Bates's: Ely Bates & CompanyRef B2752
Merchants at Gibbet Hill [1829]. Partners included Ely Bates

Bates's GiftRef B1139
Brian Bates bequeathed a sum of 20/- per annum from his estate in Blackledge Steel known as Yeathouse. The payments continued until 1813

Bates's: J. C. Bates & Sons LimitedRef B2039
Brighouse motor business. Established by James Cocksedge Bates in the 1920s. The company is still selling cars at Bradford Road, Brighouse today

Bates's: John & William BatesRef B2266
Quarry owners at Park Quarry, Pellon [1905]

Bates's: Michael Bates & SonsRef B2154
Bakers and confectioners at Clifton Street, Sowerby Bridge [1905] Established by Michael Bates and his sons

Bates's: Timothy Bates & CompanyRef B2119
Founded by Timothy Bates at Bank Foundry in 1786.

It was one of the oldest engineering firms in the district.

George Bates carried on the family business after his father's death [1823].

In 1834, Joseph Pollit, his grandson, took over the company.

In 1865, he was joined by Eustace Wigzell, and the company became Pollit & Wigzell

Bates's: William Bates, Son & Company LimitedRef B1196
Engineers, manufacturers of textile machinery, brass & iron founders.

Established in 1820.

Partners included William Bates, Nathaniel Bates, Charles William Bates, and C. Bates.

They were at

Bateson, FrederickRef B3551
[1871-1954] Son of George Bateson.

Born in Eccleshill, Bradford.

He moved to Ripponden during the late 1870s with his father.

George came to work on the railway at Rishworth.

Frederic worked in various jobs, including selling firewood etc door to door, and caretaker of a Temperance Hotel in Horbury [1901-1902], but mostly as a paper finisher.

In 1894, he married Ellen, daughter of Benjamin Berry.

In 1907, he emigrated to the USA, travelling on the Lusitania on the ship's fourth crossing of the Atlantic, leaving his wife in Ripponden. He returned the following year, due to health problems. These may have related to his wife, who suffered from a heart condition.

He was an insurance agent in Ripponden, [1911] / a member of Sowerby Town Council [1919].

By 1921, he was operating a bus service between Rishworth and Sowerby Bridge. He had three buses: a Ford [a converted lorry], a Leyland, and a Vulcan.

It is said that, when income from the rival tram service from Triangle to Sowerby Bridge dropped sharply, he was told that if he did not agree to operate only from Rishworth to the tram terminus at Triangle, then the tram services would be withdrawn.

In August 1922, he applied to Sowerby Town Council for a license to operate motor buses but this was ignored by the council because they had not been informed by the Department of Transport as to the conditions that should be imposed.

He served as Chairman of the Special Sewerage Committee / representative for Sowerby Town Council on the Sowerby Bridge &  District Education Committee / the Local Old Age Pensions Committee.

In December 1924, one of his buses was struck from behind by a bus owned by rivals Hirst's, and the conductor was killed. Within 8 weeks, he had sold his buses to the Ryburn Garage & Transport Company of Sowerby Bridge, who applied for a license in their own name.

He then bought Delph Field farm at Kebroyd. He farmed there until 1932 when his wife died. He rented out the farm but continued to keep a few hens on one corner of the property.

He died in 1954 [aged 83]

Bateson, GeorgeRef B3553
[1824-1895]
From Bradford.

During the late 1870s, he and son Frederick moved to Ripponden. George went to work on the extension of the railway to Rishworth, which was begun in 1873.

He was a farmer.

He married Sarah Teale.


Sarah had 2 sons by her previous marriage: John Benjamin Simpson and George William Simpson
 

Children:

  1. Frederick
  2. Isaac
  3. Abraham
  4. Joe
  5. Eliza-Anna
  6. Betsy
  7. Mary
  8. Sarah-Ann
  9. Emily

Bateson, IsaacRef B3560
[1866-1951] Son of George Bateson.

Born in Eccleshill [29th August 1866].

He was an engineer.

He married (1) Lily Wadsworth [1866-1891] at Zion Congregational Chapel, Ripponden.


Lily was born in Soyland [28th September 1866]
 

Lily died in Sowerby Bridge [8th February 1891] after giving birth to son Harry [31st January 1891].

On 14th January 1892, he married (2) Lucinda Hallowell [1868-1???] in Ripponden.


Lucinda, a cotton recter, was the daughter of Joshua Hallowell, cotton twiner
 

Children:

  1. Lily [b 8th December 1893]
  2. George [16th January 1896-1951] who became an Alderman in  Keighley
  3. Nellie [b 3rd November 1898]
  4. Ernest [b 3rd February 1911]

Except for son George, who stayed in England, the family emigrated to the USA, sailing from Liverpool [22nd July 1913] aboard S/S Franconia.

They went directly to Detroit, Michigan; they had friends in that area and work was available.

Isaac became a mill engine man in Detroit.

Isaac died in Ypsilanti, Michigan [11th February 1951]

Bateson, JohnRef B2738
[12??-1337] In 1337, a case is recorded at the York Assizes in which

Robert and John Copley, sons of John Copley, were accused with John, son of Robert of Tong, for slaying John Bateson, son of Bartholomew the lister of Halifax, at Woodkirk on the Wednesday before the feast of St Peter ad Vinculum

See Bate the Lister and John Lister

Bathe, Phyllis deRef B1184
[1869-1948] CBE.

Youngest daughter of General Sir Henry de Bathe Bt.

In 1887, she married Sir Savile Brinton Crossley.

During World War I, she was matron of Crossley and Chevely Park hospitals.

She was interested in horses and horse-racing

Batho, JamesRef B1871
[17??-18??]

He married Elizabeth [1777-1865].

Child: Thomas

Elizabeth died 10th June 1865 (aged 88).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2102] with great-granddaughter Emma Batho [1870-4th February 1921].


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

Batho, JamesRef B1420
[1856-1939] Son of Thomas Batho.

Born in Halifax.

He was a boot rivetter [1881].

He married Mary Ann [1865-1942].

Child: Leonard

James died 14th June 1939 (aged 83).

Mary Ann died 17th June 1942 (aged 77).

Members of the family were buried at Illingworth Moor Wesleyan Chapel [Grave Ref: A/R20]

Batho, LeonardRef B723
[1896-1914] Son of James Batho.

He was a member of Illingworth Church & Sunday School & Church Lads' Brigade.

He was a Territorial for 2 years.

During World War I, and he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [24th September 1914] (aged 18).

He is remembered on the family grave at Illingworth Moor Wesleyan Chapel [Grave Ref: A/R20], on the La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial, France, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Illingworth

Batho, ThomasRef B1872
[1808-1893] Son of James Batho.

Born in Market Drayton, Shropshire [11th January 1808].

He was a corporal in the 80th Shropshire Regiment of Foot; the brigade were  based in Manchester to help quell riots [1835] / discharged from the Army [12th September 1848] & became a Chelsea  Pensioner / landlord of the Isle of Skye Inn between  Holmbridge & Marsden [1851] / landlord of the Wessenden Head Inn [1851] / a tailor [1871] / Chelsea pensioner & house agent [1881] / an army pensioner [1891].

On 21st August 1835, he married Eliza Leach [1817-1896] at Manchester Parish Church.


Eliza was born in Huddersfield
 


In 1840s, the family moved to Australia where Thomas was guarding prisoners firstly on board a prison ship and then on the mainland.

Later in the 1840s, they moved to India to help quash the Sikh mutiny

 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [born in Australia 1840]
  2. Charles Henry [born in Australia 1842]
  3. Hannah (Annie) Maria [1848-18th August 1907] who was born  at Lahore, East India, & was a boot top stitcher [1881]
  4. James
  5. Lewis [b Halifax 1861] who was a house painter [1881]

They lived at

  • 75 Rhodes Street Halifax [1871]
  • 73 Rhodes Street [1881]
  • 83 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1891]

Living with them [in 1881, 1891] was granddaughter Emma Batho [1870-4th February 1921] who was a dressmaker [1891].

Thomas died 5th January 1893.

Eliza died 17th November 1896 (aged 79).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2102] with Thomas's mother

BathsRef B234

Batie, Mrs Hannah LongbottomRef B304
[1844-1936] Born at Bradshaw. Née Hannah Longbottom.

She became known as a Spiritualist.

She was a pupil, and later a teacher, at Mount Tabor Wesleyan School. She started work as a dressmaker and began to practise as a medium in 1862. She toured throughout the north of England, and claimed her grandfather spoke through her. Between 1900-1904 the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle reports that she gave several talks at the Spiritualist Lyceum, Sowerby Bridge

In 1877, she married Joseph Batie.

In 1878, she went to the USA with her husband who went into business with his two brothers.

In 1896, they returned to England and she continued giving audiences at Winding Road Spiritual Mission.

She was said to be the oldest medium in England.

After Joseph's death, she lived at 1 Dike Side, Houldsworth, Halifax [1911].

She died at 16 Roils Head Road, Halifax.

She was buried at Mount Tabor Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Line H, grave 4 [29th April 1936], alongside her husband

Batie, JosephRef B3239
[1845-1907] Born in Urpeth, Durham.

In 1877, he married Hannah Longbottom in Halifax.

They had no children.

In 1878, he and his wife went to the USA to go into business with his two brothers. In 1896, they returned to England.

He was a church caretaker [1901].


Question: Could this be the St Paul's Spiritual Church & Lyceum, Halifax on Alma Street?

 

They lived at

  • 20 Alma Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 57 Prospect Place, Mount Tabor [1907, 1936]

He was buried at Mount Tabor Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Line H, grave 4 [31st May 1907], alongside his wife

The Batley family of HalifaxRef B1939

Batley, Charles HarrisonRef B2978
[1786-1835]
Harrison was his paternal name.

He was educated at Trinity College Cambridge [1810] / a barrister / a solicitor in Halifax / MP for Beverley [1826].

He owned Savile Hall which he leased to James Edward Norris [1830]. Batley's widow inherited the estate and sold it to Norris for £1,928.

He lived at Fitzroy Square, London [1829-1833]

Batley, Frank MitchellRef B1958
[1865-1915] Son of Joseph Batley.

Born in Halifax.

He was collector for the Guardians [1901] / collector / law valuation officer for the Poor Law Guardians [1911].

In [Q2] 1888, he married Lily Newell [1866-1938] in Halifax.


Lily was born in London
 

Children:

  1. Alan [b 1891]
  2. Kathleen [b 1893]
  3. Cyril who died 25th June 1889 (aged 17 days) & was buried  with his Batley grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery  [Plot 1178]
  4. Keith Scott [b 1899]

The family lived at 3 Stirling Street, Halifax [1901, 1911].

Frank died Q1 1915 (aged 50).

Lily died Q4 1938 (aged 73).

They both died in Halifax

Batley, JeremiahRef B1226
[1???-1???]
He was Master of
Heywood's School

Batley, JeremiahRef B7310
[17??-1810] Of Bull Close, Halifax.

He lived at Lamb's Conduit Street, London.

He died at his home in Masham [30th October 1810].

An obituary noted that

In 1780, he wrote and later published a letter to Mr Wyville on the subject of parliamentary reform, and afterwards published several other political tracts which were approved and admired for their acuteness and moderation, by able distinguished individuals of different parties

Batley, JohnRef B1368
[1651-1717] A Halifax salter.

He (possibly) married Susannah.


His wife was the daughter of Mary and ?? Broadley
 

Children:

  1. Grace [bapt 20th August 1678; d 1733] who married  Richard Walker
  2. Thomas [1683-1702]
  3. Jeremiah
  4. James
  5. Mary
  6. Susannah

They lived at Bull Close, Halifax.

John left Upper and Lower Brownhirst to his eldest son, Jeremiah - see Brownhirst, Ovenden.

The epitaph on the memorial for members of the family in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Batley, John HenryRef B1144
[1847-1927] He was President of the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited / first President of Thornhill Briggs Working Men's Club, Brighouse / official of the Sowerby Bridge United District Flour Society Limited [1911].

He retired 28th April 1911.

He lived at Manley Street, Brighouse

Batley, JosephRef B476
[1837-1897] Born in Halifax [3rd November 1837].

He was a rope maker [1871].

He married Hannah [1832-1906].


Hannah was born in Halifax [9th March 1832]
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [1851-1921] who was a carpet setter [1871]  
  2. Louisa [1855-1932] who was a carpet setter [1871]  
  3. Jane Annie [1865-1902]
  4. Frank Mitchell

The family lived at Barleycorn Square, Halifax [1871].

Joseph died 20th April 1897 (aged 60).

Hannah died 3rd August 1906 (aged 74).

The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1178]

Batley, KathleenRef B1318
[1927-1946] A mill-worker from Sowerby Bridge.

She was killed by a shot from a pistol which she was examining at her home

Batley, Manor ofRef B658
Several properties in Shibden – including Horner House, Shibden - were in the Manor of Batley

Batt, E. A.Ref B1303
[19??-19??]
He lived at
Woodleigh, Brighouse.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. son
  2. James Eric Henry who married [1953] Dagmar Maria  Wright from Accra, Gold Coast

Batt, ElizabethRef B854
[1???-16??]
Daughter of Robert Batt of
Oakwell Hall, Birstall.

She was the second wife of Dr Richard Marsh.

She died in childbirth

Batt, HenryRef B333
[15??-15??] He lived at Batt Hill, Halifax. In 1570, he moved to Oakwell Hall, Birstall

Batt Hill, HalifaxRef B332
Haley Hill. Property owned by Henry Batt. It was later known as Haley Hill, Halifax

Batte, RichardRef B2624
[13??-14??]
He was
Constable of Northowram.

In 1401, he and his fellow officers attested that

Richard de Mekesburgh had opened the soil of the Lord in Shibden and acquired sea coals there without a licence

Batters, FlorenceRef B1191
[1883-19??] Born in Liverpool.

She was (possibly) one of the children who came to the district to work at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She was a worsted drawer [1901].

She lived with Mary Mitchell [1901]

Batterton, Charles EdwardRef B8
[1871-1903] Son of Robert Edward Batterton, painter.

Born in Halifax.

He was a carter of New Bank, Northowram [1892] / a general labourer [1901].

In 1892, he married Martha Owens [1872-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Martha, of Haley Hill, Northowram, was born in Manchester, the daughter of
Edward Owens
 

Children:

  1. Robert Edward
  2. John William [b 1896] who was a clipper at carpet works  [1911]
  3. Sarah Elizabeth [b 1899] who was a part-time worsted  spinner [1911]
  4. Charles Henry [b 1899] who was a part-time worsted doffer  [1911]

They lived at

  • 24 Cross Hills, Halifax [with Martha's widowed father  1901]
  • 24 Cross Hills, Halifax [1911]
  • 16 Pearson Street, Halifax [1917]

Charles Edward died in Halifax in 1903 (aged 31).

Martha had a daughter Vera Batterton [born Q3 1910]; father unknown

Batterton, Robert EdwardRef B1443
[1893-1917]
Son of
Charles Edward Batterton.

Born in Halifax.

He was working at a firebrick works [1911] / employed by Brooke's Limited at Hipperholme.

In [Q2] 1915, he married Bridget T. Smith in Halifax.

Children:

  1. John W. [b 1915]

They lived at 15 York Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [August 1915], and was transferred served as a Sergeant with the 2nd/7th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

His 2 brothers were serving in France.

He was wounded [April 1917] and went back to France [in September].

He was killed at the Battle of Cambrai [20th November 1917].

He was buried at Orival Wood Cemetery, Flesquières, France [Grave Ref II B 7].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Battinson, AdamRef B3234
[1786-1868] Born in Wilsden.

He was a woolcomber at Warley [1827] / a farmer [1841] / a farmer of 24 acres [1851].

In 1827, he married Sarah Atkinson [1805-1870] at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah came from Stairburn
 

Children:

  1. Susannah Atkinson [b 1829]
  2. Adam
  3. Sarah [b 1843]
  4. Jane [b 1847] who married William John Kay
  5. William [b 1851]

They lived at Upper Height, Ovenden [1841, 1851].

Adam died in Ovenden [25th June 1868].

Sarah died in Ovenden [21st February 1870].

The couple were buried at Illingworth Church

Battinson, AdamRef B1709
[1809-1869] Born in Colne, Lancashire.

He was landlord of the Duke William, Halifax [1850] / landlord of the Golden Plough, Halifax [1855] / a member of Halifax Town Council [1853-1868] / Councillor for Market Ward [1860] / landlord of the Corporation Arms, Halifax [1864] / an Alderman for the Southowram Ward [1866].

See Battinson Street, Southowram and Henry Edmunds

Battinson, AdamRef B130
[1836-1896]

He married Lydia [1811-1885].

Lydia died 25th February 1885 (aged 74).

Adam died 26th October 1896 (aged 60).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1156]

Battinson, AdamRef B3236
[1840-1904] Son of Adam Battinson.

Born in Ovenden / Mixenden.

He was a market warehouseman [1871] / a mill manager [1881] / a farmer [1891] / a farmer & attendance officer [1901].

In 1864, he married Ellen Eastwood [1836-1902] in Halifax.


Ellen was born in Luddenden
 

Children:

  1. Sarah Jane [b 1867]
  2. John Adam [b 1871]
  3. May [b 1876]

They lived at

Battinson & CompanyRef B2322
Machine woolcombers at New Brunswick Mill, Halifax [1874]

Battinson, GeorgeRef B2817
[18??-18??] He lived at Savile Road, Halifax [1874]

Battinson, George AdamRef B3235
[1842-1915] Born in Halifax.

He was a master woolcomber (by machinery) [1871] / a director of the Halifax Equitable Benefit Building Society [1872]  / a share broker [1881] / a stock broker [1901] / a gentleman of private means [1911].

In [Q1] 1869, he married Eliza Wood [1842-1930] in Halifax.


Eliza was born in Halifax
 

They lived at

  • Craven Edge, Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1871]
  • 3 North Park Terrace, Manningham, Bradford [1881]
  • Boarding house at 5 Templeton Place, Kensington, London [1901]
  • Boarding house at 12A Earls Court Square, Kensington, London  [1911]

A George A. Battinson died in Exeter [Q3 1915] (aged 73).

An Eliza Battinson died in Bath [Q3 1930] (aged 89) 

Battinson, Hannah WilliamsonRef B1360
[1831-1897] (Possibly) daughter of Adam Battinson.

She married J. H. Pedder. She died after a long and severe illness in Wellington, New Zealand

Battinson, Isaac WilliamsonRef B2323
[1839-1919] Son of Adam Battinson.

Born in Halifax.

He was a woolcomber [1868] / a machine woolcomber [1871] / a retired wooltop manufacturer [1881] / living on his own means [1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1865, he married Mary Hirst Baldwin [1836-1902] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. William Dyson [b 1866]
  2. David Dyson who died 17th December 1868 (aged 13 months)   
  3. Barbara Dyson [b 1869]
  4. Ada [b 1870]
  5. Barland Dyson who died 24th May 1876 (aged 6 years)   
  6. Edith Mary [b 1871]
  7. Louis [b 1873]
  8. Helena [b 1874]
  9. Kathleen Dyson [b 1875]

The children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1153] with Walter Orange Metcalfe Bingley.

The family lived at

  • 13 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1871, 1874]
  • 28 Talgarth Road, Fulham [1881]
  • 35 Glendwr Road, Fulham [1891]
  • Naseby, Willesden, Middlesex [1901]
  • 16 Lisgar Terrace, Fulham [1911]

Battinson's: J. & G. BattinsonRef B2321
Woolstaplers and top makers at Cross Church Street, Halifax [1874]

Battinson Road School Baths, HalifaxRef B2904

Battle, RebeccaRef B66
[1770-1817] Born near Brough in the East Riding.

She married Captain Jeremy Lister. Her money bought their estate, Skelfler in East Yorkshire.

In later years, her drinking caused unhappiness in the family.

She was buried at Market Weighton

Batty ...Ref B178
The entries for people & families with the surname Batty are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Battye, Charles BryanRef B1769
[1928-1998] Landlord of the Royal Oak, Luddendenfoot [1956-1962]

Battye, JoeRef B1881
[1877-1944] Landlord of the Rose & Crown, Stainland [1931-1932]

Battye, SamuelRef B1260
[17??-18??]
A member of
Bridge End Congregational Church, Brighouse. He taught singing at the church and the school there

Battye, StanleyRef B1418
[1920-1941]
Son of Florence & Herbert Edward Battye of 12 Mellor Street, Brighouse.

He was educated at St Joseph's Catholic School & Rastrick Grammar School / employed by H. C. Whitehead at Bailiff Bridge.

During World War II, he served as a Lance Corporal with the Royal Tank Regiment Royal Tank Regiment, R.A.C. 6th.

He died 6th January 1941 (aged 21).

He was buried at Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery, Egypt [Grave Ref 8 D 10].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Rastrick Grammar School, and on the Memorial at Saint John's Church, Clifton

Baugh, Rev William JosephRef B1065
[1841-1916]

In [Q3] 1874, he married Frances Charlotte Briggs at Newton Abbot, Devon.


Frances Charlotte was the daughter of
William Briggs
 

They lived at 4 Carlton Terrace, Exeter [1877]

Baum, WilfredRef B1407
[1920-1943]
Son of Mary Ann & Herbert Baum of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 183rd Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died 17th March 1943 (aged 23).

He was buried at Tabarka Ras Rajel War Cemetery, Tunisia [Grave Ref 4 B 20]

Baume ...Ref B143
The entries for people & families with the surname Baume are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Baume's: W. H. Baume & CompanyRef B2324
Confectionery and biscuit manufacturers established around 1868 by William H. Baume.

The business was at Northgate, & St James's Road, Halifax.

William Henry died 13th June 1877 (aged 28).

After his death, the business went into liquidation with a meeting of the creditors at the White Lion Hotel, Halifax [11th June 1877].

William Baume took over the business, and announced this in the Halifax Courier [Saturday 18th August 1877]


Mr W. Baume begs to inform his friends and public that having succeeded to the business of Biscuit Manufacturer carried on by the late Mr W. H. Baume, St James's Road, Halifax, is prepared to supply his Celebrated Yorkshire Thin Cakes and other Plain and Fancy Biscuits in every variety.

All letters addressed to Mr W. M. Baume, Steam Biscuit Works, St James's Road, Halifax

 

In 1884, the business was taken over by William Greenwood

Bawden, John L.Ref B1836
[18??-1???]
Recorded in 1881 when he performed interments at
Lister Lane Cemetery

Baxendale ...Ref B479
The entries for people & families with the surname Baxendale are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Baxter ...Ref B177
The entries for people & families with the surname Baxter are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Baxter & CompanyRef B3088
Halifax solicitors. Recorded in 1886, when they were acting in a lease on Fenny Farm, Hipperholme

Baxter & GrangerRef B2006
Carpet and linoleum retailers at 7 Cheapside, Halifax [1905]. Established by James Baxter and Peter Granger.

They are also listed as school satchel, market bag and hassock manufacturers at Queen Street, Halifax [1905].

They were at 7 and 9 Cheapside, Halifax [1920], Prince's Arcade, Halifax [1936, 1942], New Brunswick Street, Halifax [1936], and 5 Market Street, Halifax [1936, 1942].

Their Market Street premises were at the top of Prince's Arcade, roughly where W. H. Smith now stands

Baxter (Halifax) LimitedRef B2425
Carpets and curtains business at 1 George Street, Halifax [1937]

Baxter House, NorthowramRef B3170
Numbers 17 & 19 Baxter Lane, Northowram. Late 17th century house built by Jeremiah Baxter.

See John Halliday

Baycliff LimitedRef B4571
Fancy leather manufacturer and saddle-bag makers.

They were at Skircoat Road [1936] and Akroyd Place, halifax [1952]

The Bayes family of LumbuttsRef B1918
William Bayes was an early member of the family

Bayes, Albert BenjaminRef B844
[1835-1916]

He was born in Lumbutts, the son of William Bayes, and lived in Bradford, Todmorden and Brighouse.

See R. H. Ashworth

Bayes, Alfred WalterRef B410
[1832-1909] Son of William Bayes.

Born in Lumbutts.

He was schoolmaster at his parents' school in Lumbutts [1851] / an artist in oil colours [1881].

Around 1850, he moved to London to pursue his artistic career. He studied at Heatherley's Art School, and made money from book illustration.

By 1858, he had exhibited at the Royal Academy, the British Institution, the Society of British Artists, and the New Watercolour Society.

He was a Member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers.

His painting of a Chartist meeting at the Basin Stone hangs in the Mayor's parlour at Todmorden Town Hall.

He married Emily Ann, daughter of James Fielden.

Children:

  1. Emmeline [1867-1957] who became a fashion designer
  2. Walter [1869-1956] who became an artist
  3. Gilbert
  4. Jessie

All the children were born in London.

The family lived at 21 Adelaide Road, Hampstead [1881].

He died as a result of being knocked down by a taxi-cab in London.

He left an estate of £1,646

Bayes's AlmanacRef B843
An almanac first published by A. B. Bayes in 1873.

See Local Newspapers

Bayes, Gilbert WilliamRef B375
[1872-1953] Son of Alfred Walter Bayes.

Born in St Pancras, London.

Todmorden sculptor. He was President of the Royal Society of British Sculptors (PRBS) / Honorary Member of the Royal Institute of Painter in Watercolours  (HRI) [1918] / a Member of the Art Workers Guild [1896] & Master of the Guilde  [1925-1926] / Vice President of the Incorporated Association of Architects &  Surveyors [1939-1944].

His work includes

He wrote Modelling for Sculpture: a book for the beginner [1930]

In 1906, he married Gertrude Smith [1870-1952] who was also a sculptor, in Farnham.

Children:

  1. Eleanor Jean [b 1909]

They lived at

  • 40 Boundary Road, Hampstead, London [1911]
  • 4 Greville Place, London NW6 (now known as Bayes House)   [1931-1953]

Bayes, James AustinRef B3251
[1871-1954]
Son of
Albert Benjamin Bayes.

Born in Halifax.

He was a chemist & druggist [1901, 1911].

In 1900, he married Mabel Lizzie Horton [1870-1954] in Luton.

They lived at

  • Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire [1911]
  • Hendon, Middlesex [1954]

Bayes, JessieRef B1714
[1876-1970] Daughter of Alfred Walter Bayes.

She became a miniaturist and illustrator.

At the time of her death, she was writing the Bayes Saga

Bayes, Walter RobertRef B3250
[1870-1912]
Son of
Albert Benjamin Bayes.

Born in Halifax.

He was educated at the Friends' School, Ackworth [1881] / a reporter & letterpress printer [1891]

Bayes, WilliamRef B1713
[1799-1851] He came from Northamptonshire.

He was a leather worker.

He moved to Todmorden where he was an early member of the Bayes family of Lumbutts.

He was a shoe maker [1841] / head of a school at Lumbutts [1850].

In 1826, he married Hannah Uttley at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. John [b 1827] who died young
  2. Isaac [b 1829] who died young
  3. Albert Benjamin
  4. Alfred Walter

In 1851, after William's death, Hannah was school mistress at the school, Alfred Walter was schoolmaster, and Albert Benjamin was school mistress's assistant

They lived at Lumbutts, Langfield [1841, 1851].

Bayfield, Rev BenjaminRef B2310
[1808-1866] On 8th June 1841, he married Elizabeth, daughter of John Waterhouse, in Halifax.

He lived at Soyland [1845].

He was Vicar of St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [1841-1847].

He left Ripponden to serve at Shinfield, Berkshire.

He died at Halifax. He was buried in the Waterhouse Vault at Halifax Parish Church

Bayley Hall, HalifaxRef B2736
Recorded in 1707, when the Stancliffe family acquired the property from John Bottomley.

See Bailey Hall, Halifax

Baylis, FrankRef B933
[1890-1918] Son of John Baylis.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Bolton Brow Wesleyan Methodist Chapel / a woollen raiser [1911] / employed by Edwards & Rawson at Canal Mills, Sowerby Bridge.

On 26th December 1912, he married Frances Hunter [1888-1916] in Halifax.


Frances was born in Liverpool
 

Children:

  1. Annie [1913] who died in infancy
  2. Leslie [1914-1915] who died in infancy

The children were born & died in Halifax.

They lived at 20 Undercliffe Terrace, Halifax.

Frances died Q4 1916 (aged 28).

During World War I, he enlisted at the outbreak of War, and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He served in the Dardanelles, Egypt, Palestine & France.

He was killed in action at the Battle of Lys [29th April 1918].

His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [22nd June & 29th June 1918].

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 82-85 & 162A], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross, and on the Roll of Honour at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Church.

His brother John also died in the War

Baylis, JohnRef B1764
[1834-1919] Born in Raglan, Monmouthshire, Wales.

He was a farmer [1881] / a gardener [1891] / a worker on the land [1901].

He married Ann [1845-19??].


Ann was born in Llangum, Chepstow, Monmouthshire
 

Children:

  1. John
  2. William [b 1866]
  3. Christiana [b 1868]
  4. Mary E. [b 1869]
  5. George [b 1872] who was a butcher [1891]
  6. Edward [b 1874] who was a draper's assistant [1891]
  7. Fred [b 1875] who was a woollen apprentice [1891]
  8. Laura [b 1877] who was a cotton reeler [1901] & married  Joe Ratcliffe
  9. Frank [b 1879] who was a worsted apprentice [1891]
  10. Arthur [b 1886] who was a pattern maker [1901]
  11. Reginald [b 1889]

They lived at

  • Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse [1881]
  • 18 Cemetery Road, Elland [1891]
  • 35 Park Road, Elland [1901]

John died in 1919 (aged 82) 

Baylis, JohnRef B932
[1865-1950] Son of John Baylis.

Born in Wales.

He was a gardener [1888].

In [Q3] 1888, he married Annie Maria Pollington [1866-1937] in Tonbridge, Kent.


Annie Maria was born in Tonbridge
 

Children:

  1. Nellie [b 1889]
  2. Frank
  3. John

They lived at Darnes Avenue, King Cross [1911].

Sons Frank & John died in World War I

Baylis, JohnRef B1457
[1892-1918] Son of John Baylis.

He worked for Clay Brothers, woollen manufacturers.

In [Q2] 1918, he married Amy Siddall in Halifax.

They lived at 36 New Marsh, Causeway Head, Sowerby Bridge.

During World War I, he enlisted [January 1915] and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to the Front 3 times.

He was wounded [12th October 1918] and went into the American Hospital, France, where he died of his wounds [1st November 1918] (aged 26).

His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [16th November & 30th November 1918].

He was buried at Mont Huon Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VIII M 11A].

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

His brother Frank also died in the War

Baylis, NicholasRef B1213
[16??-1???]
The name is variously transcribed as Bayley Or Batley. Of Baildon.

He married Mary, daughter of Michael Best.

Heywood comments that


they lived for a while at Mountain and helped to waste the property
 

Baylis, WilliamRef B2234
[18??-19??]
Florist, seedsman, nurseryman and landscape gardener at Edwards Road, Pye Nest [1905]

Baynes, JamesRef B2605
[17??-18??]
Listed as a Halifax Gent [1791]

Bazley-White, JohnRef B1481
[1878-1940] See John Bazley White

Bazzanti, NiccolòRef B510
[1802-18??]
Florentine sculptor who made a lifesize marble bust of a veiled lady which can be seen in
Bankfield Museum, Halifax. The bust has been said to be of Edward Akroyd's wife Elizabeth,

Alongside are busts of Edward Akroyd and William Wordsworth, (possibly) also by Bazzanti

BDARef B671
Abbr: Bradford Dyers' Association

Beach, CyrilRef B1393
[1925-1944]
Son of Rose & Herbert Beach of 16 Bracewell Drive, Wheatley.

He was educated at Ovenden New School / an apprentice butcher with J. D. Ward of Bank Top, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Capel.

He was lost [26th December 1944] (aged 19)  when his ship was torpedoed in the Channel by German Submarine U-486, with the loss of 76 of her crew, including her commander, 8 officers, and 67 men

He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [Grave Ref 81 3], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Beacon ClubRef B2026
A 19th century gentleman's club held at the Corporation Arms, Gibbet Street, Halifax. The members entertained each other by singing, playing musical instruments, and reciting. John Hartley was a member and found fame when he recited here

Beacon Firelighting CompanyRef B2296
Firelighter manufacturers at West View Road, Boothtown [1905]

Beacon Hill, HalifaxRef B43
The hill which rises to 864 ft above sea-level, and overlooks Halifax from the east

Beacon Hill House, HalifaxRef B628
Refreshments were sold here in the late 19th century

Beacon Hill Recreation Ground, HalifaxRef B2516
Recorded in 1936

Beacon Hill Round Barrow, BarkislandRef B654
Ringstone Edge. A Bronze Age burial mound – a bowl barrow – about 90 ft by 65 ft across and 5 ft high.

In 1907, a part of eastern edge of the mound was removed when a wall was built. During excavations at that time, 2 urns, burned bone and charcoal were found

Beacon Hill TunnelRef B188
Railway tunnel on the line from Halifax to Bradford which goes underneath Beacon Hill.

It is 1,105 yards long, in Neo-Norman style.

It was constructed in 1846-1849 for the West Riding Union Railway and the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company and opened in 1852.

On 11th November 1854, William Clay was killed as he was walking through the tunnel, taking a shortcut from Halifax to his home in Hipperholme.

On 27th December 1908, there was an incident in which a train jumped the rails just outside Halifax Railway Station, blocking Beacon Hill Tunnel and dislodging masonry which fell into the yard of J. & J. Baldwin Limited.

On 12th June 1935, platelayers Arthur Bairstow & Norman Wilkinson were struck by a train while working in the tunnel; Mr Bairstow later died in the Infirmary.

See Beacon Hill Viaduct, Halifax and Benjamin Gommersall

Beacon Hill Viaduct, HalifaxRef B1891
Carries the railway line from Halifax Station to the Beacon Hill Tunnel.

It originally had 9 arches of which 3 at the north-east end are blocked

See Charlestown Viaduct, Halifax

Beacon Lodge [No 4066] Masonic LodgeRef B2799
Masonic Lodge. Consecrated in 1920 as a daughter Lodge of the De Warren [No 1302] Masonic Lodge.

They met on the first Thursday of the month.

They were at the Freemasons' Hall, Halifax [1937].

Officers of the Lodge have included

  • A. Pulman – Master [1937]

Beacon PanRef B116
The popular name for the beacon on Beacon Hill

Beacon productsRef B2224
Beacon was a trademark of Law & Crossley Limited

Beacon Radio Manufacturing Company LimitedRef B2532
Radio engineers. Makers of
Atlas... the good honest radio

at 75 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1936]

Beacon, Th'Ref B694
Aka Beacon Almanac.

Almanac containing prose and verse compositions, edited by Arthur William Bickerdike and published around 1873

Beacon Welter HandicapRef B1487
See Halifax Race Course

Beaconsfield Centre, HalifaxRef B2748
A referral unit for disruptive children established in the former Caddy Field Board School when that closed in the 1980s.

It was later converted into flats and known as Beaconsfield

Beacroft-Mitchell, JohnRef B2523
[1976-] Mayor of Hebden Royd [2009-2010]

Beal, William HenryRef B107
[1848-1930] Son of Ann (née Langley) [1813-1881] & Thomas Beal [1816-1883].

Born in Elton, Huntingdonshire [13th August 1848].

He was a sewing machine dealer at Gibbet Street, Halifax [1881] / a sewing machine dealer [1891] / a shop keeper (sewing & domestic) machines, prams &c [1901] / a sewing machine dealer & mechanic [1911].

He had the agency for White Sewing Machines.

He built Whitehall, Halifax [1891].

He made several trips to the USA


On 18th May 1904, he sailed from Liverpool, and arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA [30th May 1904].

On 1st September 1905, he sailed from Liverpool to New York

 

On 2nd September 1873, he married (1) Alice Phebe Beeson [1853-1883] at Oundle, Northamptonshire.

Children:

  1. Winifred Alice [1875-1947] who was born in Jackson,  Tennessee, USA, & was a bookkeeper (wool buying) [1911]
  2. Miriam Ann [1877-1883]
  3. Phoebe Sarah Helen [20th November 1878-1958] who married  Arthur Clegg
  4. Herbert Henry [1881-1882]

Alice Phebe died in 1883.

In [Q4] 1884, he married (2) Clara Peak [1861-1939] in Kingston, Surrey.


Clara came from Kingston, Surrey
 

Children:

  1. Bertha [1885-1959] who was a foreign correspondent (loom  making) [1911]
  2. Lilly [1887-1887]
  3. William [1888-1888]
  4. Kate Evaline [1890-1948]
  5. Harold Thomas Dunstan [1893-1896]

They lived at

  • 102 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1881]
  • Gibbet Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 1 Russell Street, Halifax [1901, 1911]

William Henry died in Halifax [20th January 1930] (aged 81).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [23rd January 1930]. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,296 6/7d.

Probate was granted to unmarried daughter Winifred Alice Beal & son-in-law Arthur Clegg

Beale, EbenezerRef B2524
[18??-1???] An electrician living at 4 Caroline Terrace, Halifax.

In July 1884, he was summoned by the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway Company for unlawfully making use of the electrical communicator on a train without reasonable excuse.

In his defence, he said that he was a passenger on a train travelling from Brighton to London and as he was interested in electricity, he was examining the bell and had pulled out the knob when

all of a sudden it went off before he know where he was

causing the train to be stopped.

At Croydon Petty Sessions, the Mayor asked Beale whether he had come all the way from Halifax to answer the summons. Beale replied that he had travelled from Manchester, whereupon the Mayor dismissed the case. The prosecution said that it was not the company's fault that Beale lived in Halifax, and the Mayor said

No, but it is the defendant's misfortune

Beale was eventually fined 2/6d plus 7/- costs

Beale, Eleanor P.Ref B856
[18??-19??]
JP.

Of Luddendenfoot. She was appointed magistrate for the West Riding in 1935

Beames, JohnRef B3333
[18??-19??]
Player with
Halifax RLFC [1914-1921]. He won caps for Great Britain, for Other Nations and for Wales while at Halifax

Beamish, Huldine V.Ref B2590
[18??-19??]
Big-game huntress and writer.

She and her partner, Letitia, the granddaughter of George Wheelhouse Robinson, farmed in Portugal.

She wrote a book about Portugal entitled The Hills of Alemtejo, in which she documents the history of Robinson Brothers' business in Portugal

Beamish, Rev John ForsterRef B1263
[18??-19??]
He was Curate of
St James's Church, Halifax [1902] / Curate-in-charge at St Matthew's Church, Rishworth [1905, 1908].

In 1909, he moved to Upperthong, Holmfirth

Bean, Alexander Henry StillingfleetRef B3523
[1849-1929]
Son of
Rev Alexander Louis Wellington Bean.

Born in Bolton.

He was Curate of Sowerby [1881]. He went on to serve as rector of Firbeck, Worksop.

In 1883, he married Lucy Caroline Cooper in Warwick.

Children:

  1. Francis [b 1884] who died aged 5 months

The infant Francis is mentioned on his grandfather's memorial in Sowerby Church

Bean, Rev Alexander Louis WellingtonRef B714
[1816-1895] MA.

Born in Amboise, France.

He was Vicar of Sowerby [1852-1895]

He was instrumental in building Triangle Infants' School and Sowerby District National School.

In 1848, he married (1) Marian Jane Stillingfleet [1819-1861] at Evesham.

Children:

  1. Alexander Henry Stillingfleet
  2. Clement Willoughby [b 1851] who became a clergyman

Marian Jane died at Sowerby Parsonage [26th June 1861].

In 1867, he married (2) Ellen Susanna Rawson.

The Wakefield Diocesan Gazette for October 1898 reported:

  • St Peter's Church Sowerby 17th September 1898 – A very handsome mural tablet in memory of the late Vicar Mr Bean.

    This is on the south side of church, near the chancel

  • A second and greater memorial to the late Vicar – The Bean Memorial School at Triangle – will be opened shortly

He placed 2 mosaics in the apse of Sowerby Church in memory of his wife.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895

Bean, Cecil GordonRef B1458
[1887-1918]
Son of
Henry Thomas Bean.

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Rifles.

He died 25th March 1918 (aged 31).

He was buried at Chauny Communal Cemetery British Extension, France [Grave Ref 2 G 14].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

Bean, Harold KnowlesRef B836
[1857-1916]
His father was a doctor.

Born in Goole.

Harold practised medicine in Halifax.

He emigrated to Australia.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. daughter

He served with the Australian forces in the South African War.

During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant Colonel with the Australian Army Medical Corps.

He served with the Field Ambulance in Gallipoli & Egypt, and contracted disease in Egypt.

He died on the hospital ship Karrawana [24th September 1916] (aged 59).

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Bean, Henry ThomasRef B1459
[18??-1???]

In [Q4] 1882, he married Mary Enticott in Marylebone, London.

Child: Cecil Gordon

Mary married Mr McCallan.

They lived at 7 Gooder Lane, Brighouse

Bean Hole Head, Cross StoneRef B391
17th century house. A sizing mill is recorded here in the early 1700s.

Plasterwork and other parts of the building are dated MW and DB with a Royal coat of arms, ED, 1634 RSA with a Royal coat of arms, 1638 RAS, and WS 1700 - possibly for the Sutcliffe family

Bean, Margaret AliceRef B758
[1945-1960] The body of the 15-year-old office worker from Bramley Lane, Hipperholme was found in a house in Shaw Hill Lane, Halifax on 17th April 1960. She had been battered about the head. Arthur Eastwood, a 19-year-old bus conductor, was also found unconscious from the effects of coal gas

Bean, WilliamRef B720
[1864-1???] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a clerk [1888] / a traveller [1891] / a commercial clerk [1901].

In [Q4] 1886, he married Frances (Fanny) Elizabeth Jagger in Halifax.


Fanny Elizabeth was the daughter of
Mr Jagger
 

Children:

  1. Fanny [b 7th February 1888; bapt Sowerby 3rd June 1888]
  2. Jessie Hannah [b 1891]

The family lived at

  • Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1888]
  • 68 Wharf Street, Warley, Sowerby Bridge (with Fanny  Elizabeth's widowed mother Hannah) [1891]
  • 24 Keswick Road, Blackpool [1901]

Living with them [in 1901] were Fanny Elizabeth's mother Hannah and visitor Ben Robinson [aged 57] (shoemaker) 

Beanholehead&44; StansfieldRef B1834
Area of Stansfield

Beanland, GeorgeRef B1924
[1817-1867] Son of Betty & John Beanland.

Born at Tong Street, Bradford [1817]; baptised at St Peter's Church, Bradford (Bradford Cathedral) [18th June 1817].

He was a coal miner (1841) / a railway porter (1851) / a coal and lime merchant (1861-1867).

On 27th September 1852, he married Susan Law at St Peter's Church, Walsden.

Children:

  1. William [1853-1902] who married Mary Ann McGuire
  2. John [1855-1916] who married Elizabeth Kershaw
  3. Mary [1857-1872]
  4. Annie [1865-1935] who married Fred Greenwood  [dentist]

The family lived at

  • Tong Street, Bradford [1817-1841]
  • Square, Walsden [1826]
  • Winterbutlee, Walsden [1827]
  • Clough, Walsden [1851]
  • Hollins Bottom, Walsden [1853]
  • West Street, Oldham [1855-1860]
  • Cook's Buildings, Linacre, Lancashire [1861]
  • New Road, Mytholmroyd [1865-1867]
  • George Street, Mytholmroyd [1906]

George died 9th August 1867.

After his death, Susan continued the business of a coal & lime merchant at New Road, Sowerby.

Susan died at George Street, Mytholmroyd [6th November 1906]

The couple were buried at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd

Beanland, H.Ref B865
[1???-191?]
He was educated at
Crossley & Porter School.

He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Beanland, WilliamRef B1549
[1781-18??] He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

Beanland, WilliamRef B1113
[18??-1???] He was churchwarden at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd [1858] and (possibly) [1883-1884]

Beard, BenjaminRef B3176
[1766-1809]
Son of
James Beard.

Baptised at Elland Parish Church [26th October 1766].

On 9th April 1787, he married Sarah Armitage at Elland Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Martha
  2. Benjamin

He died 18th October 1809.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church [23rd October 1809]

Beard, BenjaminRef B2976
[1805-1878] Son of Benjamin Beard.

He was a labourer at Norland [1841] / a farmer at Norland [1851] / at Hollin Well, Norland a farmer of 8 acres [1861, 1871].

On 19th July 1829, he married Susannah (Susy) Butler [1806-1876] in Elland. Child: (possibly) Hannah

They lived at

In 1851, the family were living at Lane Head, Sowerby and sharing a house with Jabez Evers and family.

In 1871, the family were living at 10 Holling Well, Norland with their Evers grandchildren John Henry, William Edward, Jim Herbert and Mary Annie. Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at under £1,000. His niece Hannah Evers was executor

Beard, BernardRef B1586
[1918-1944]
Son of Emily & James Beard.

He married Winifred.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.

He died 10th June 1944 (aged 26).

He was buried at Kohima War Cemetery, India [Grave Ref 11 C 1]

Beard, DavidRef B781
[1807-1877]

He married Mary Ann [1817-1877].

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [1853-1905] who was buried with her parents

Mary Ann died 22nd January 1877 (aged 60).

David died 10th March 1877 (aged 70).

The couple were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland

Beard, DavidRef B1657
[1840-1863] Son of Martha & James Beard.

Baptised in Halifax [3rd May 1940].

In [Q2] 1852, he married Sarah Crossley in Halifax.

David died Q3 1863.

In 1864, Sarah married (2) James Cardwell

Beard, JamesRef B4251
[1740-1803]
On 2nd October 1765, he married Sarah [1730-1798] at Elland Parish Church.


Sarah was the widow of
Henry Fielden of New Hall, Elland
 

Children:

  1. Benjamin
  2. Nanny [bapt 1768] who married [1786] James  Kitchen
  3. John [bapt 1769-1777]
  4. Martha [1771-1826] who married [1870]  John Sheard
  5. James

The family lived at New Hall, Elland.

Sarah died 15th March 1798.

James died 10th August 1803.

Members of the family were buried at Elland Parish Church with Henry Fielden

Beard, JamesRef B4560
[1775-1842]
Son of
James Beard.

He lived at New Hall, Elland.

In March 1826, James is recorded as giving his cottage tenants a treat – a good supper – and giving them their rent back when times were hard and several of them were out of employment.

He died 2nd January 1842.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

Beard, JohnRef B1052
[1847-1902] Born in Norland.

He was a cloth fuller [1871] / a railway warehouseman [1881] / a cloth fuller [1891] / a cloth fuller (unemployed) [1901].

In [Q4] 1869, he married Elizabeth Lumb [1846-1926] in Halifax.


Elizabeth was born in Sowerby
 

Children:

  1. Herbert [1865-25th November 1870] who was buried with his  parents
  2. Elizabeth / Eliza A. [b 1871] who was a woollen  weaver [1891]
  3. Frank [b 1880] who was a worsted doffer [1891]

They lived at

  • West Vale [1870]
  • Pickwood Scar, Norland [1871]
  • Dean End, Elland-cum-Greetland [1881]
  • Saddleworth Road, Elland-cum-Greetland [1891]
  • Adelaide, Greetland [1901]
  • 19 Saddleworth Road, Elland-cum-Greetland [1911]

Living with them [in 1881] was John's unmarried sister Elizabeth Beard [b Manchester 1854] (woollen weaver).

Living with the widowed Elizabeth [in 1901, 1911] were niece Robina Lumb [b 1884] (rover in worsted mill / blanket weaver)  & nephew Wilfred Smith 12 (doffer in worsted mill / beamer weaving room).

John died 28th January 1902 (aged 55).

Elizabeth died 6th June 1926 (aged 80).

The couple were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland

Beard, MarthaRef B3177
[1798-18??] Daughter of Benjamin Beard.

On 10th June 1821, she married (1) Crossley Siddal in Elland.

On 31st December 1827, she married (2) Jonathan Taylor in Halifax

The Bearder familyRef B3151
In the 1790s, John Bearder, John Bearder, and Thomas Bearder moved from Derbyshire to work in a mine at Shelf, thereby establishing the family in Calderdale and West Yorkshire.

Bearder, AlfredRef B3147
[1848-19??]
Son of
Thomas Bearder.

Born in Bowling, Bradford.

He was a cashier for a worsted spinner and manufacturer [1891] / a company accountant [1885].

In 1882, he married Mary Jane Ingham in Bradford.

Children:

  1. Harold Ingham
  2. Constance [b 1887]
  3. Margrite Ingham [b 1894] who married [1923] Richard de  Zouche

Around 1885, the family moved to Halifax.

The family lived at Shaw House, Skircoat [1885]

Bearder, AmeliaRef B3145
[1811-1865]
Born in Derbyshire.

In 1829, she married William Jagger. They were both living in Shelf.

She died in Shelf

Bearder CharityRef B3150
Established by John Alfred Bearder in 1991, after he inherited a sum of money from ??

Bearder, Harold InghamRef B1546
[1883-1970] MA.

Son of Alfred Bearder.

Born in Frizinghall, Bradford [29th November 1883].

He qualified as an attorney in December 1908.

He became a solicitor of Hopwood Hall, Halifax [1934]. He established the firm of Bearder's in Halifax.

In 1912, he married Kathleen Murgatroyd in Halifax.

Child: John Alfred

Harold died Q4 1970.

See Halifax Incorporated Law Society Limited, John Chambers Swallow and Walter Evelyn Wright

Bearder, JohnRef B3143
[17??-18??]
In the 1790s, he and other members of the
Bearder family moved from Derbyshire to work in a mine at Shelf.

In 1812, he married a widow, Hannah Atkinson from Shelf

Bearder, JohnRef B3142
[1783-1861] In the 1790s, he and other members of the Bearder family moved from Derbyshire to work in a mine at Shelf.

In 1804, he married (1) Hannah Harrison [1783-1834] from Shelf.

Children:

  1. George [b 1805]
  2. William [b 1807]
  3. Betsy [b 1809]
  4. John [1810-1849]
  5. Mary Ann [b 1815]
  6. Thomas
  7. Joseph [1818-1869]
  8. Benjamin [1820-1889]
  9. Ruth [b 1821]
  10. Martha [b 1822]
  11. Maria [b 1824]
  12. Harrison [1828-1918]

The first 3 children were born in Shelf.

In 1810, the family moved moving to Bradford where John worked as manager of the blast furnace operation for the Bowling Iron Company. John and the later children were born in Bowling.

In 1838, he married (2) Maria Midgley [18??-18??].

Children:

  1. Ann [b 1838]
  2. Jane [b 1842]

Bearder, John AlfredRef B3149
[1913-1998] OBE, TD, MA.

Son of Harold Ingham Bearder

He was educated at Oxford. He became a solicitor and joined his father's firm, Bearder's, in Halifax.

He was involved with many local charities. In 1991, he inherited a sum of money which he used to establish the Bearder Charity

See John Chambers Swallow

Bearder's SolicitorsRef B3148
Halifax solicitors established by Harold Ingham Bearder

Bearder, ThomasRef B3144
[17??-18??]
In the 1790s, he and other members of the
Bearder family moved from Derbyshire to work in a mine at Shelf.

In 1808, he married Priscilla Sutcliffe [1783-18??] from Ovenden and Shelf, in Bradford.

Thomas joined the army shortly after the marriage.

He may have died in India

Bearder, ThomasRef B3146
[1817-1888]
Son of
John Bearder.

Born in Bowling, Bradford.

In 1845, he married Martha Thomas from Bowling.

Children:

  1. Alfred
  2. Alice [b 1850]

Beards, JosephRef B1551
[1787-18??]
He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the
Peninsular War

Beardsworth, JaneRef B1494
[1808-1850] Of Birmingham. Daughter of Caroline and John Beardsworth.

She married (1) John Edwards Dyson.

She married (2) William James Moore, cousin of her first husband

Bearnshaw Tower, TodmordenRef B128
Aka Bernshaw Tower. Above Cornholme.

It has been associated with the Pendle Witches.

A local legend says that there was treasure buried beneath a tower here. So many treasure-hunters dug for the hoard that the tower became unsafe and collapsed [around 1860]. Only a farm now remains.

Lady Sybil lived here

Beater Clough, CornholmeRef B1650

The BeatlesRef B2414
On 9th October 1964, the group stayed at Holdsworth House after performing at Bradford.

Local gossip had it that they were going to stay at the Raggalds, Queensbury, so the visit to Holdsworth House was fairly low-key

Beattie, Rev JohnRef B912
[17??-18??]
He was a missionary in the South Seas and had been captured by the French. He became Minister at
Elland Unitarian Chapel [September 1815-1834]. He is listed as Master of the Free School [1822] He had a school in Elland [1834, 1842]

Beatty, GeorgeRef B1531
[1913-1940]
Son of Martha & Ambrose Beatty of Ladyship Terrace, Ovenden.

He was employed by Hebble Mills, Wheatley / a player with Halifax RUFC.

In [Q1] 1936, he married Audrey May / Mary in Halifax.


Audrey came from Liverpool, and was the widow of Mr Mundy
 

They lived at 6 Greenwood Terrace, Shroggs Road.

He had 7 years' regular service.

During World War II, he enlisted [July 1939], and served as a Corporal with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died in the Battle of France [1st June 1940] (aged 27).

He was buried at Hondschoote Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref B 1].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Beau, Bernard Slading LeRef B978
[1841-1885]
Born in Stepney.

Headmaster of St Mary's Church of England School, Luddendenfoot [14th August 1871-20th June 1873].

He died in Ashton-under-Lyne [27 April 1885]

Beauchamp, AlfredRef B3329
[1841-1921] Born in Frome, Somerset.

He was a small wire drawer [1871, 1881] / publican at the Black Bull, Brighouse [1887, 1891] / landlord of the Calder & Hebble, Salterhebble [1900] / a wire drawer (retired) [1901, 1911].

On 11th December 1900, he was fined 10/- plus 5/6d costs for permitting drunkenness on his premises.

In 1867, he married Emma Sophia Norvill [1839-1916] in Frome, Somerset.

They lived at

  • 14 Leafland Street, Halifax [1871]
  • 12 Lower Hope Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 15 Colin Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 5 South Darley Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1881] was Emma's father Charles Norvill [aged 70] (tailor) 

Beaufort-Jones, Rev MichaelRef B2231
[1937-1997]
Originally from Surrey, Michael de Montalt B Beaufort-Jones was educated at
Trinity Junior Boys School and Heath Grammar School. He was a good athlete and set records for the 888 yards and for the mile whilst at Heath. He worked in the printing industry before becoming Vicar of All Souls' Church, Haley Hill [19??]

Beauland, MessrsRef B2513
Contractors employed in the construction of several new buildings in Halifax [1858].

In May 1858, several stone masons working for the company went on strike because of

the obnoxious code of rules that were sought to be enforced by the masters

The men returned to work when the rules were withdrawn.

Halifax stone-masons went on strike in February 1859

Beaumont ...Ref B13
The entries for people & families with the surname Beaumont are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Beaumont's: Abraham & John BeaumontRef B2360
Stone merchants and masons at Upper Edge, Elland [1861]

Beaumont Brothers (Halifax) LimitedRef B2108
Ripponden haulage business established by Harry Hargreaves Beaumont. They were at Ripponden Garage and Manchester House

Beaumont Clough Bridge, ErringdenRef B740
Pinnacle Lane. 18th century packhorse bridge on route to Horsehold across Beaumont Clough

Beaumont Clough, ErringdenRef B1845
Stream and valley at Erringden. Beaumont Clough Bridge, Erringden crosses the stream.

Traces of mediæval iron-working have been found here

Beaumont's: Godfrey & Butterworth BeaumontRef B296
Grocers at Elland.

Partners included Godfrey Beaumont and Butterworth Beaumont.

The partnership was dissolved in March 1858

Beaumont TownRef B45
Former name of Claremount when it was developed by Thomas Parker, supported and encouraged by Rev George Beaumont.

Recorded in 1861 & 1867.

At a meeting – chaired by Thomas Parker – in October 1864, it was decided to change the name to Claremont

See Town

Beaumount, Hebden BridgeRef B361
Area of Hebden Bridge

Beauvoir EngineeringRef B2016
Engineering manufacturer of nuts and bolts at Luddenden. Founded in 18??.

Closed in 1982

Beavan, DennisRef B917
[1918-1943]
Son of Mary & Francis Beavan of Todmorden.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Manchester Regiment.

He died 6th November 1943 (aged 25).

He was buried at Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Burma [Grave Ref B3 S 8].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on Patmos War Memorial

Beavan, Rev S.Ref B2901
[18??-1???]
Minister at
Bridge Street (Central) Methodist Church, Todmorden. He preached his last sermon there on 1st August 1897

Beaver, JamesRef B1981
[1793-1853]

He married Susey [1805-18??].


Susey, of Wadsworth, was the daughter of William Farrar, labourer
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1840] who married [1859] William Pickles
  2. Thomas [b 1841]
  3. Emma Jane [b 1844] who married [1870] Samuel Thorp
  4. Fanny Maria [b 1848-1900] who married John Shackleton

They lived at Todmorden [1851]

James died at Wadsworth in 1853 (aged 61).

In 1860, Susey married Thomas Pickles

Bebee, HaroldRef B871
[1886-1915]
Born in Skipton.

He was a postman in Skipton, before moving to Halifax where he was a postman in Halifax, Illingworth & Pellon.

In [Q4] 1908, he married Georgina Bristow in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Jack [1910-1966]
  2. Fanny [b 1911]
  3. Walter [b 1913]

The family lived at 16 Garside Street, King Cross, Halifax.

He was killed at Hill 60 [18th April 1915] (aged 29).

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

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross, and on the Memorial at Halifax Post Office

Bechuanaland chiefsRef B879
In October 1895, 3 chiefs from Bechuanaland [now Botswana] visited Halifax during a tour of Britain to win support for their campaign to protect their tribal lands from Cecil Rhodes's colonial expansion. The 3 men – Khama, Sebele and Bathoen – stayed with the Whitley family at Greenroyds and addressed hundreds of people at a meeting at Halifax Mechanics' Institute

Beck & ParkerRef B20
19th century brewers at 6 Stone Trough Lane.

Recorded in 1834 & 1835, when they were listed as public brewers.

Partners included Peter Beck and William Parker.

In August 1835, Thomas Wilkinson Hemingway, a card maker of Hightown, Leeds, brought an action again Parker and Beck, on the warranty of a horse which they had sold to Hemingway. The Jury found for Hemingway and awarded £25 damages.

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent in November 1835, all debts being paid by Peter Beck

Beck, Charles ErnestRef B1460
[1876-1918]
Son of Hannah & John Beck of 89 Chaucer Drive, St Giles, Lincoln.

Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Company Quartermaster Sergeant with the South African Infantry 4th Regiment.

He died 8th October 1918 (aged 42).

He was buried at Beaurevoir British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref A 6]

Beck, ClementRef B1590
[1918-1943]
Son of Eliza & Joseph Beck of 2 Priestley Court, Stead Street, Halifax.

He was a member of Stannary Sunday School & Boys' Brigade / educated at Holy Trinity School & Halifax Secondary Modern School  / employed by Robinson & Barraclough in Greetland.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He died in a Military Hospital in India [28th February 1943] (aged 25).

He was buried at Calcutta (Bhowanipore) Cemetery, Kolkata, India [Grave Ref L 21]. and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Beck, HughRef B2827
[1826-1862]
Son of
Peter Beck.

He was a banker's clerk [1841].

He became a master brewer. He joined his father's brewing business at the Stone Trough Brewery

Beck, IsaacRef B2439
[16??-1680] Of Mount Pellon, Halifax.

Heywood writes that


[Beck], formerly a servant to William Kitchenman, had ... run away to Ireland, was come again, worked here and there, but was grown to an incredible height of wickedness in all kinds, an horrible swearer, blasphemer, if any reproved him, he would purposely swear far worse. Working in hay-time at Kitchenman's, forking up hay, and his cart coming, he swore that no cart should come to that barn floor. A lass on the hay mow bade him be quiet saying
what have you done to stop them!

he answered with horrible execration,

if I were at thee I would kill thee

upon which mounting the ladder ... he came down, hurt his leg.

It swelled as thick as a lusty man's body, he had terrible pain of it about a quarter of a year, it could not be healed, he died of it, was buried at Halifax October 12th 1680

 

Beck, PeterRef B48
[1785-1851]
Born in Chester.

He was a brewer in Bradford before moving to Halifax.

In 1837, he took over the Stone Trough Brewery from T. Boothroyd & Son.

On 28th April 1824, he married Elizabeth Riley [1795-1868] at St Peter's Church, Bradford.

Children:

  1. Hugh
  2. William [b 1827]
  3. Robert Egerton [b 1829]
  4. Harriet [1831-1887] who married [1st October 1856]  John Robert Haldenby Keyworth [1828-1918] of Lincoln; she died  in Birkenhead and was buried in Lincoln

The children were baptised at St Peter's, Bradford

The family lived at

  • Stone Trough House, Trinity Road [1841, 1851]
  • St John's Lane, Halifax [1861]

His son, Hugh, became a master brewer and joined the business.

The business was acquired by Smith & Foster, and then by Lupton, Charnock & Company.

Peter died 22nd September 1851.

He was buried at St Peter's Church, Bradford [26th September 1851].

Elizabeth died at Greestone House, Lincoln [15th February 1868].

See Beck & Parker

Beck, ThomasRef B3341
[1821-1864] From York.

Landlord of the Bridge Tavern, Halifax [1861, 1864]

Becket's WellRef B2362
A name for Pecket Well in the 19th century

Beckwith'sRef B1688
Machine makers, whitesmiths, bell-hangers and hot-water engineers established in 1868 by Christopher Beckwith at Mill Lane, Brighouse.

Around 1885, he moved to Central Works, Victoria Mills, Mill Lane. The premises stood next to the Royal Hotel, Brighouse, and were leased from the Halifax Joint Stock Banking Company.

Around 1895, they installed heating apparatus at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Beckwith BrothersRef B2348
Machine makers, whitesmiths and bellhangers, makers of strained wire fencing, iron hurdles, entrance and field gates, wrought and cast iron railings and stairs, and balustrades at Central Works, Brighouse [1874, 1881]

Beckwith, ChristopherRef B1689
[18??-19??]
Established
Beckwith's in 1868.

He lived at Bonegate, Brighouse.

He married Hannah Jenkinson [1849-1900]


Hannah was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Jenkinson of Giggleswick.

She died 16th January 1900

 

Beckwith, James BrookRef B3061
[1844-1920] Born in Huddersfield.

He was a blacksmith [1911].

(Possibly) in [Q2] 1865, he married (1) Annie Walker [1846-1871] in Huddersfield.

Children:

  1. Mary [1869-1872] who died aged 14 months

In [Q3] 1871, he married (2) Mary Hudson [1834-1913] from Pannal.

Children:

  1. Florence [b 1873]

They lived at 41 Manley Street, Brighouse [1911].

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Beckwith, RogerRef B3471
[17??-17??]
Curate at
Cross Stone [1749]

Beddoe, GeorgeRef B1292
[19??-19??]
Editor of the
Halifax Courier [1971-1979]

Bedford ...Ref B155
The entries for people & families with the surname Bedford are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Bedford's: James Bedford & CompanyRef B2020
Engineering company founded by James Bedford at Weymouth Street, Halifax in 1882. The business later moved to Mount Street, Halifax [1890].

Publicity mentions

their celebrated patent Un-X-Ld outlet and syphon ventilators

which won the company a famous reputation.

See Hill & Hey

Bedford Stores, HalifaxRef B2648
A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Bass's, Allsopp's, Guinness's and Wheatley's Hop Bitters in half pint and pint Screw Stoppered Bottle

P & P Brewed Ginger Beer and Stout

2/-d per dozen pints

62 King Cross, Halifax

Bedforth, JosephRef B1830
[1804-1869] He was a builder in Halifax.

He married (1) Harriet Paley [1809-1847].


Harriet was the sister of Elizabeth Paley [1800-1870] and (possibly) the eldest daughter of Robert Paley of Bushcliffe House, near Woolley Park
 

Children:

  1. Michael John
  2. Elizabeth Ann [1835-1847]
  3. Harriet Paley [1836-1848]
  4. Emily Jane [1838-1847]
  5. Cornelius [1841-1842]
  6. Anna Maria [1843] who died aged 9 months
  7. Joseph [1846-1847] who died aged 1 month

Harriet died (possibly of perinatal complications) [4th January 1847] (aged 38).

She and her 6 youngest children were buried at South Parade Methodist Chapel, Halifax and later re-interred at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

In [Q1] 1848, he married (2) Harriet Casson [1804-1869].

Harriet died 21st February 1869 (aged 65).

In [Q4] 1870, he married (3) Mary Casson.

Joseph died 12th October 1882 (aged 74) 

Mary died 5th November 1886 (aged 81).

Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Elizabeth Paley [1800-1870] eldest daughter of Robert Paley of Bushcliffe House, near Woolley Park, was buried [7th April 1870] alongside the family

Bedforth, Michael JohnRef B1831
[1833-1888]
Son of
Joseph Bedforth.

Emma Elizabeth died 21st February 1879 (aged 44).

Michael John died 20th January 1888 (aged 54).

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Bedlam Heights, OvendenRef B1530
Recorded in 1841

Bedlam Hill, Pecket WellRef B938
There are several Neolithic or Bronze Age cup-and-ring marks on a rock here. It is said that there was a stone circle here

Bedwater CloughRef B1774
See Yorkshire-Lancashire border

Bedworth & SonsRef B2107
Sawyer of Horton Street, Halifax. The works were damaged by a gale on 16th December 1873, and one man was killed and others injured by a falling chimney

Bedworth, LawrenceRef B1265
[1895-1916] Son of Thomas Henry Bedworth.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School, and was captain of the football team (3 years), was of the school (2 years).

He left Heath on receiving a civil service appointment in London.

During World War I, he joined the anti-aircraft section [September 1914], and transferred to the London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade), and and he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/5th Battalion before transferring to the 169th Trench Mortar Battery.

His brothers Arthur & Charles Harold also served in the War.

Lawrence died in the Dardanelles [10th September 1916] (aged 21).

The Halifax Courier [7th October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 9D]

Bedworth, Thomas HenryRef B1287
[1857-1944] Born in Preston, Lancashire.

He was an elementary teacher [1891] / a schoolmaster [1901] / a schoolmaster (Halifax Municipal) [1911].

In 1883, he married Emily Summerscales [1857-1936] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Arthur [b 1884] who was a telegraph clerk [1901]
  2. Alice [b 1888]
  3. Charles Harold [b 1890] who was a draper's assistant  [1911]
  4. Lawrence

They lived at

  • 21 Bell Hall Mount, Skircoat, Halifax [1891]
  • 21 Savile Park Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 18 Rothwell Mount, Halifax [1911, 1916]

During World War I, sons Arthur, served with the Royal Engineers, Charles Harold served with the Cheshire Regiment, and Lawrence served with the London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade).

Lawrence died in the conflict.

Emily died 25th July 1836.

Thomas Henry died 15th June 1844.

They both died at home.

The couple were buried at St Stephen's Church, Copley [Grave Ref: 410]

Bee Hive WoolsRef B1335
The trade name under which J. & J. Baldwin & Partners sold their yarns and wools. It included the company's registered trademark of a bee hive

Bee, IshmaelRef B2643
[1854-1929] Son of Edward Bee.

Born in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

He moved to Wortley [1881].

He was a market gardener. He was an ice cream dealer at Thomas Street East, Siddal [1905].

In 1881, he married (1) Elizabeth Day [1859-1893] from Penistone.

Children:

  1. John Edward [b 1883]
  2. Annie [b 1888]
  3. Joe [b 1888]
  4. Florence [b 1890]
The family lived at

  • 10 Longbottom Buildings, Southowram [1891]
  • 2 Thomas Street South [1901]

In 1893, he married (2) Mary Hannah Naylor [1851-1899].

In 1900, he married (3) Mary Hannah Green [18??-19??]

Beech, Edmund BuckleyRef B92
[1895-1915] Son of Edward Beech.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a member of the Church Mission, Shade / a roving layer-on in a cotton mill [1911] / employed by Barker's at Friths Mill, Walsden.

He joined St John's Ambulance Hall, Todmorden, and at the outbreak of World War I, he enlisted [5th August 1914] and served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

Later, he joined the East Lancashire Regiment who were short of trained men.

He was killed in action somewhere in France [9th May 1915] (aged 20).

The Todmorden & District News [4th June 1915] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 5 & 6], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Beech, EdwardRef B1422
[18??-1910] He was in the army reserves [since May 1892] / a rural postman in Eastwood [1892] / postman in Clitheroe, then Brighouse, then Stockport / with C Company, Royal Welsh Fusiliers during the South African War  [1900].

The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [16th December 1892] reported how Edward fell and broke his left leg whilst on his post round.

The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [9th February 1900] published extracts from a letter written by Edward describing his journey from Stockport & Todmorden to Southampton [22nd October 1899] and then on to Durban before disembarking and travelling to the Mooi River and the Tugela River before the Battle of Colenso in the Second Boer war.

In 1894, Edward, of Cockcroft Place, Langfield, married Sarah Lewis [1872-1946] at Eastwood Chapel.


Sarah, of Butcher Hill, Walsden, was born in East Layton, Richmond, Yorkshire.

She was a cotton weaver [1901, 1911]

 

Children:

  1. Edmund
  2. Harold John [1903-1935] who was buried with his mother

They lived at

  • Roomfield Place, Langfield [1892]
  • 15 Market Street, Todmorden [1901] (Edward was in South  Africa) 
  • 14 Waterloo Bridge End, Todmorden [1911]
  • 10 Market Street, Shade [1915]

Edward died around 1910.

Sarah died in 1946.

She was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Beech, George TownendRef B1444
[1898-1917]
Son of Annie & George Beech of Carver Clough, Rishworth.

Born in Royton, Lancashire.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 22nd Battalion Manchester Regiment.

He died 29th April 1917 (aged 19).

He was buried at Mons (Bergen) Communal Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref IV C 14]

Beech Grove, HalifaxRef B2786
House on Savile Road designed by George Buckley.

Owners and tenants have included

In the 1970s, the house was in 2 occupancies

Beech Hill, HalifaxRef B1277
Owners and tenants have included

In the 1890s, it was proposed to build the Wheatley Valley Bridge from here to St George's Church, Lee Mount

Beech Hill, HalifaxRef B4420
Area of Halifax, around Pellon Lane and Mount Pleasant Avenue

Beech House, StainlandRef B9310
Owners and tenants have included

Beech House, WarleyRef B611
Beech Road. Formerly known as The Bache, Warley.

Owners and tenants have included

Beech Recreation Ground, Sowerby BridgeRef B1566
Opened in 1903.

In 1965, it was redeveloped at a cost of £6,000

Beech Royde, IllingworthRef B1305
House on the corner of Keighley Road and Beechwood Avenue; on the left-hand side of Keighley Road travelling from Halifax towards Illingworth Church. Owners and tenants have included

Beecham, Sir ThomasRef B298
[1879-1961] Conductor. He appeared at the Victoria Hall [March 1924], the Theatre Royal [28th November 1932], and the Theatre Royal [January 1938]

Beechfield, HalifaxRef B3091
Rawson Avenue. In the 1911 census, it was listed as having 10 rooms.

Owners and tenants have included

Beechroyd Chapel of Rest, Sowerby BridgeRef B2728
Beech Road

Beechwood House, HolmfieldRef B1838
Owners and tenants have included

The house gave its name to Beechwood Road, Holmfield

Beechwood housing estateRef B675
Housing estate at Sowerby which was built in the 1930s. Many of the residents were moved here from Bogden, Sowerby Bridge

Beechwood Road LibraryRef B787
Illingworth

Beechwood Road Local History GroupRef B886
In 2014, they held meetings at St Andrew's Church, Holmfield

Beecroft's: E. R. Beecroft LimitedRef B2525
Sports outfitters at 15a Union Street, Halifax [1936]

Beer Bottle LabelsRef B2858
Most local breweries had their own distinctive labels on their products. Some of these can be seen in the attached Photo Gallery.

See Beer Mats and Bottles

Beer, DorisRef B555
[19??-2000]
Local writer and member of the
Halifax Authors' Circle. A dialect poet who often contributed to the Halifax Courier and wrote three slim volumes of dialect poetry:

  • Med i' 'Alifax [1977]
  • T' Weaver's Web Frem T'Pennines [1979]
  • Pennine Thowts

Beer MatsRef B2859
Most local breweries had their own distinctive beer mats to promote and advertise their products. Some of these can be seen in the attached Photo Gallery.

See Beer Bottle Labels and Bottles

Beestingstone, WarleyRef B1042
Farm. Aka Royles Head, Warley

Beeston Hall, RippondenRef B170
/ Soyland. Aka Thrum Hall.

This is an early 17th century house built by the Royd family. Dated 1628 LAUS DEO

Owners and tenants have included

In 1810, Beestonhirst Mill was split off from Thrum Hall

This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Our Home & Country.

See Beestonhirst Mill, Ripponden

Beeston HirstRef B730
See Beeston Hall and Lower Beestonhirst

Beeston Mill, Holywell GreenRef B2338
Aka Holme Mill

BeestonhirstRef B721
See Beeston Hall, Beestonhirst Mill, Bychestonehirst, Far Beestonhirst, Ripponden, Lower Beestonhirst, Ripponden, Middle Beestonhirst, Ripponden, Thrum Hall, Ripponden and Upper Beestonhirst, Ripponden

Beestonhirst HallRef B1378
See Lower Beestonhirst, Ripponden

BeestonleyRef B1074
An area near Stainland.

In 1316, William of Bythstonlay [Beestonley] and Henry of Lynlay of Rysscheworth [Rishworth] burgled the house of William of Wolrunwall [Wormald] and his brother Robert and stole 20/- in silver

Beetham, GeorgeRef B597
[1843-1873] Born in Halifax.

He was a small wire drawer [1861, 1871].

In [Q3] 1860, he married Mary Sutcliffe [1836-1898] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Halifax.

She was a cotton winder [1881]

 

Children:

  1. Thomas John [1861-1866] who was buried with his parents
  2. Mary H. [b 1865] who was a worsted winder [1881]
  3. Annie [b 1868] who was a cotton doubler [1881]
  4. George S. [b 1872]

The family lived at

  • Crib Lane, Halifax [1861]
  • 13 Parliament Street, Halifax [1871]
  • 39 Broad Tree, Ovenden [1881]

George died 1st April 1873 (aged 30).

Mary died 6th January 1898 (aged 61).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4160]

Beetham, JohnRef B1969
[1815-1???] Born in Skircoat.

He was a worsted overlooker [1851].

Around 1839, he married Elizabeth [1814-1???].


Elizabeth was born in Skircoat
 

Children:

  1. Joseph
  2. Sarah [b 1848]
  3. John [b 1851]

They lived at Bailey Hall Bank, Halifax [1851].

Living with them [in 1851] were Joseph Laycock & family

Beetham, JosephRef B560
[1804-1872] Born in Halifax.

He was an upholsterer [1841, 1851, 1861, 1871].

He married Elizabeth [1802-1882].


Elizabeth was born in Halifax
 

They lived at

  • Gibbet Lane, Halifax [1841]
  • 70 Lister Lane, Halifax [1851]
  • 31 Lister Lane, Halifax [1861]
  • 82 Lister Lane, Halifax [1871]

Living with them [in 1851] was widowed sister-in-law Lydia Milnes [b 1821] (sewer to general work; receives parish pay pauper)  and her children: George Milnes [b 1846], Halliwell Milnes [b 1847], Charles Milnes [b 1849], & Martha Milnes [b 1851].

Joseph died 20th March 1872 (aged 68).

Elizabeth died 4th February 1882 (aged 80).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3443]

Beetham, JosephRef B1968
[1837-1???] Son of John Beetham.

Born in Southowram.

He was a part-timer [1851] / a fitter in mechanics shop [1861] / a mechanic for carpet looms [1871] / an engine fitter [1881].

In [Q3] 1861, he married Eliza Dean [1835-1???] in Kidderminster.


Eliza was born in Halifax, the daughter of William Dean
 

Children:

  1. Lilly Angelina [b 1861] who was a cotton spinner [1871],  a cigar maker [1881]
  2. John Alvin [b Kidderminster 1863] who was an engine  fitter [1881]
  3. Rose A. [b 1865] who was a worsted factory hand [1881]
  4. Harriet E. [1866-1872] who was buried with her aunt  Harriet Dean at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1365]
  5. Emily J. [b 1869] who was a worsted factory hand [1881]
  6. Arthur [b 1870]
  7. Charles H. [b 1872]

They lived at

  • 9 Brick Field, Ovenden [1861]
  • Dyson's Building, Hanson Lane, Halifax [1871]
  • 58 Hare Street, Halifax [1881]

BeetonRef B224
Area of Todmorden

Beeton, OliverRef B280
[1849-1906] Son of Thomas Beeton

Born in Southowram [Q4 1840]; baptised 22nd November 1840.

He was a half-time spinner [1851] / a mechanic [1861] / a mechanic (spin) [1881] / a mechanic fitter [1891] / an engine fitter [1901].

On 19th February 1865, he married Martha Barber [1843-1910] at Halifax Parish Church.


Martha was born in Halifax, the daughter of Martha [1842-1910] & George Barber, greengrocer
 

Children:

  1. Emily [b Southowram 1869]
  2. William [b Southowram 1871]
  3. Martha Ann [b Wyke 1874] who was a cotton reeler [1891]
  4. Fred [b Halifax 1877-1880]
  5. Ada Barber [b Brighouse 1885-1906] who married Herbert Lancaster Jowett

They lived at Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse [1881]; Marion Street, Brighouse [1891]; 20 Marion Street, Brighouse [1901]

Oliver died in Halifax [20th August 1906] (aged 66).

Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

Beeton, ThomasRef B284
[1801-1865] Born in Sutton, Nottinghamshire.

He was an excavator [1851, 1865].

He married Ann Greenwood [1805-1869].

Children:

  1. Edward [1826-1888] who was a farm labourer [1851]
  2. Sarah [1831-1890] who was a factory hand / reeler [1851]
  3. William [1832-1897] who was a stone cutter [1851]
  4. Ann [b 1835] who was a factory hand / rover [1851]
  5. Lucy [b 1837] who was a factory hand / rover [1851]
  6. Jane [b 1838] who was a half-time spinner [1851]
  7. Oliver
  8. John [b 1845]

The family lived at

  • Cain Lane, Southowram [1841]
  • 6 Law Lane, Southowram [1851]
  • 14 High Grove Southowram [1861]

Beeton Working Men's Club, TodmordenRef B2942
Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 60

Beever, GeorgeRef B2947
[1838-1906] Son of Jonathan Beever.

Born in Almondbury.

He was a hurrier in a coal pit in Thurstonland, Huddersfield [at the  age of 12] / a coal miner in Clifton [1861, 1871] / a pit deputy in a coal mine [1881] / a weighman [1891, 1901].

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

In 1861, he married Sarah Ann, daughter of William Halmshaw, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. (possibly) Hannah [b 1855]
  2. Alice A. [b 1862]
  3. Joseph [b 1864]
  4. Benjamin [b 1864]
  5. Sarah S. [b 1872] who married [between 1891  and 1901] Mr Avison
  6. Jabez [b 1875]

They lived at

  • Ash Grove Cottages, Clifton [1871]
  • 22 Tanner Street, Liversedge [1881, 1891, 1901]

Beever, JimRef B2949
[1849-1886] Coal miner in Clifton.

Son of Jonathan Beever.

In 1867, he married Elizabeth Ann Rukin [1851-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Lydia [b 1869]
  2. Annie [b 1870]
  3. Mary [b 1872]
  4. Dinah [b 1874]
  5. Harriet [b 1876]
  6. Edith H. [b 1878]

They lived at

  • Clifton [1871]
  • Green Lane, Clifton [1881]
  • East Street, Brighouse [1891]

Beever, JohnRef B2948
[18??-18??]
A coal miner in Clifton.

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

He lived at Atkinson Fold, Clifton [1871]

Beever, John HaighRef B2950
[1843-1???] Son of Jonathan Beever.

Born in Lockwood.

He was a collier [1871] employing a miner's boy, Alonzo Walton  [1855-1???] / a collier [1881] / a clay miner [1891] / a watchman at a brickworks [1901].

He married Harriet, daughter of Joshua Auty, of White Lee, Yorkshire.

Children:

  1. Sam Haigh [b 1870]
  2. Harriet [b 1872]
  3. Ann [b 1874]
  4. George [b 1878]
  5. Joshua
  6. Herbert [b 1884]
  7. Lucy [b 1886]

They lived at

  • Atkinson Fold, Clifton [1871]
  • 10 Clifton Road, Clifton [1881]
  • Purlwell, Southowram [1891]
  • 13 Halifax Road, Spout House Lane, Brighouse [1901]

He was dead by 1911

Beever, JonathanRef B2951
[1817-1875] In census returns and other sources, his name is written Beaver, Beevers and Biever.

Born in Berren Edge, Hepworth, Yorkshire.

On 17th September 1837, he married Lydia [1817-1???] in Kirkburton.


Lydia was born in Halmbury, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. George
  2. Harriet [b 1840] who married John Nicholson
  3. John Haigh
  4. Tom [b 1844]
  5. Alice [b 1846]
  6. Jim
  7. Daniel [b 1850]
  8. Abraham [b 1852]
  9. Frederick [b 1855]
  10. Jonathan

Many of the boys were hurriers and coal miners.

They lived at

  • Kirkburton [1841, 1851]
  • Clifton [1861, 1871]
  • Clifton Road, Hartshead-cum-Clifton [1881]

Beever, JonathanRef B2952
[1859-1???]
Son of
Jonathan Beever.

Born in Clifton.

He was a coal miner [1881].

In 1880, he married Rosela Ann Rowe [1858-1???] in Halifax


Rosela Ann was born in Sydenham, Surrey.

She was a cotton mill hand [1881]

 

In 1881, the couple were living with Jonathan's widowed mother, Lydia

Beever, JoshuaRef B2953
[1882-19??]
Or Beevers.

Son of John Haigh Beever.

Born in Clifton.

He was a coal hurrier [at the age of 9] / a clogger's apprentice [1901] / a clay sorter at a brick works [1911]

In 1902, he married Laura Broadley [1886-19??] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Hilda [b 1904]
  2. Bernard [b 1906]
  3. Marion [b 1910]

Beevers, BenjaminRef B1671
[18??-1???] A collier at Clifton.

On Monday, 28th December 1868, he was charged with

having stolen a bottle of gin from the person of Charles Clapman

The men had met as Clapman was walking home to Hartshead. Beevers put his arms round Clapman's neck and they struggled before Beevers got up and walked away. Clapman noticed that a bottle of gin was missing from his pocket and returned to the Armytage Arms, Clifton where he found Beevers, his face now blacked, and detained him until Policeman Beresford arrived and arrested Beevers. He was remanded

Beevers, HaroldRef B4401
[1869-19??]
Born in Halifax.

Around 1912, he joined the Royal Navy as a boy seaman. He qualified as a Petty Officer at Shotley.

During World War I, he served on the mine sweepers HMS Gentian and HMS Foxglove.

He trained in torpedo work and served on an East Indian Marine Ship, The Hardinge.

He later served with the Caspian Naval Force on the Venturer

Beevers, HoraceRef B1765
[1886-1917]
From Newcastle.

He was a cooper with Airey & Blackburn [until 1912] / a well-known violinist / the director of the Newcastle Hippodrome.

He married Unknown.

During World War I, he served as a Pioneer with the Royal Engineers No.1 Special Company.

He was killed by shellfire whilst sleeping [23rd August 1917] (aged 31).

He was buried at Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II C 13]. He is remembered in Brighouse Cemetery, on Brighouse War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Brighouse Parish Church

Beevers, JosephRef B2954
[1857-1873]
Or Joshua.

He died from injuries sustained in a fire-damp explosion at the Black Flat Pit, Clifton on 14th January 1873

Beevers, SamuelRef B504
[1881-1917] He was a member of Bridge End Congregational Church, Rastrick & Sunday  School / a member of Brighouse & Rastrick Band of Hope Union / a greengrocer at Bridge End, Rastrick.

He married Unknown.

He lived at Bramston Street, Rastrick.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1916] and served as a Private with the 2nd/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died of stomach wounds at No.45 Casualty Clearing Station, France [4th May 1917] (aged 36).

He was buried at Achiet-le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I E 26].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial

Beevers, SergeantRef B3346
[18??-18??] He was with Staincross police before becoming Brighouse police sergeant.

Recorded on 6th March 1869, when he was attacked by a group of disorderly Irishmen at the Granby Beerhouse, Brighouse.

Michael Giblin (who had been before the bench on 6 previous  occasions), John McCabe (who had been before the bench on 11 previous  occasions, and whose father had been transported for murder at  Mirfield several years earlier), Phillip McHugh, and Peter Roddy were arrested and charged for the assault. Roddy was fined £5 or one month in prison, the others were fined £20 each or 2 months in prison. All were sent to prison

BeggaringtonRef B3526
The name means place where the berries grow.

See Beggarington, Ambler Thorn, Beggarington, Hartshead and Beggarington, Todmorden

Beggarington, TodmordenRef B266
See Beggarington, Stansfield View, Todmorden and Todmorden Union Workhouse

BeggarintonRef B2397
Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865] as being a place in the Parish of Halifax, although it is not clear which Beggarington the name refers to

Beggars' & Vagrants' LitanyRef B279

Begley, MrRef B2522
[18??-1???] In 1875, he was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment for robbery at Halifax. On hearing the sentence, he took off his clog and threw it at the detective who had given evidence against him, cutting him severely on the arm. He was brought back and sentenced to a further 3 months' imprisonment

Behan, BernardRef B1247
[1881-1923] DCM.

Son of John Behan.

He had a noteworthy military career.

In 1901, he was a soldier with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own), and served with the Regiment for 10 years.

He fought in the South African War.

He had several criminal convictions prior to May 1914.

During World War I, he signed up for the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [1st September 1914].

He served in the Dardanelles. He was wounded in Salonika, and in France.

In 1915, he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for


conspicuous gallantry, initiative and ability on the evening of 19th April 1915, during the attack on Hill 60.

He and another man became separated from their company and attacked a German trench by themselves, killing 3 men, capturing 2, and dispersing the remainder.

Private Behan took command and handled the party with great ability and complete success

 

He was also awarded the Russian Cross of St. George, and the French Croix de Guerre.

In 1916, he was wounded for the 3rd time in World War I.

He was hospitalised in the First Southern Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham [September 1916] with wounds to the head and left foot.

His photograph appears with a report of his story in the Halifax Courier [23rd September 1916].

On 17th August 1917, he was awarded the Silver War Badge and discharged on account of his wounds.

He lived at 4 Allerton Yard, Gibbet Street.

In July 1918, he was charged with preventing a policeman executing his duty, after Behan attempted to release the sister of an old army colleague from arrest by Sergeant Joe Mitchell. Behan was fined 10/-.

He survived the War.

He died in Halifax [Q3 1923] (aged 41) 

Behan, JohnRef B1246
[1845-19??] The surname was recorded as Bahon [1881] / Behon [1891].

Born in Castlebrack, Queens County, Ireland.

He was a blacksmith [1881, 1891] / an engineer's blacksmith [1901] / blacksmith for machine tool maker Ireland [1911].

Around 1869, he married Elizabeth Moore [1844-1???].


Elizabeth – aka Eliza / Liza – was born in Sha??bury, Queens County, Ireland.

She was a printer at a carpet works [1881]

 

Children:

  1. John Thomas [b 1871]
  2. James [b 1875] who was a blacksmith's apprentice [1891]
  3. William [b 1877] who was a brass moulder's apprentice  [1891], a brass moulder [1901]
  4. Joseph P. [b 1879] who was a mill hand worsted spinner  [1891]
  5. Barnard / Bernard
  6. Mary Ann [b 1884] who was a woolcomber [1901]
  7. Cathrine / Katherine / Catherine [b 1886]  who was a weaver cloth [1901]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

  • 7 Earl Street, Northowram [1881]
  • 4 Allerton Yard, Gibbet Street, Halifax [1891, 1901, 1911]

Living with them [in 1891, 1901] was widowed mother-in-law Mary Moore [b 1824] (born in Ireland) 

Belasco, RubyRef B1326
[1867-1936] Halifax-born actress. She made many films between 1911 and 1919

Belby, Hawthorne & WhitakerRef B2764
Clockmakers at Halifax and Newcastle [around 1800]

Belcher, James WiliamRef B444
[1905-1964] Started work as a railway clerk. Labour MP for Sowerby [1945-1949].

In 1948, the Attorney General presented a list of allegations – of giving favours and other illegal activities – against Belcher and other ministers and public servants. Belcher resigned in 1949, the first Labour politician to resign over questions of propriety, after accepting a suit, a gold watch and holiday in Margate, alongside entertainment at various sporting events. An enquiry concluded that he and some of his officials were not corrupt [what is corruption, then?], but had exerted undue influence, in exchange for these gifts, to secure the withdrawal of a prosecution against a football pool promoter. After his resignation, he returned to work as a railway clerk

Belcombe, Eliza StibertRef B1875
[17??-18??] Daughter of Dr William Belcombe.

She is identified as Eli in Anne Lister's diaries

Belcombe, Dr Henry StephenRef B488
[1790-1856] Son of Dr William Belcombe.

He was in practice [or living] at Fieldhead, Newcastle, Staffordshire [1816], Clifton, near York [1817], Petergate, York [1822], and Heworth Grange, York [1834]

In 1817, Eliza Raine was in his care at Clifton. Anne Lister visited her there.

In July 1821, Anne Lister – who refers to him as Steph – approached him regarding her symptoms of venereal disease. He treated his sister for the same disease.

In 1832 and 1834, Anne Lister consulted Dr Belcombe about Ann Walker's mental state.

In 1843, he had a private sanatorium – a lunatic asylum – at Clifton. It was here that Ann Walker was taken when – after her sister Elizabeth and Elizabeth's husband, Captain George Mackay Sutherland, declared her to be of unsound mind – she was forcibly removed from Shibden Hall.

He married Harriet [1???-1849]

Child: 1. Francis Edward [1828-1893] who became a clergyman and married [11th January 1858] Frances Leigh

Belcombe, Mariana PercyRef B486
[1790-1868] Or Marianne.

Daughter of Dr William Belcombe.

She and her family were close acquaintances of Anne Lister

Belcombe, Sarah Anne ShersonRef B1874
[1785-1847] Daughter of Dr William Belcombe.

She is identified as Nantz in Anne Lister's diaries

Belcombe, Dr WilliamRef B4530
[1757-1828] MD.

Of Petergate, York.

He was in medical partnership with Dr Charles Best / a specialist in the care of the mentally ill / physician to The Retreat at Clifton, York.

In 1819, a former patient at The Retreat, Jane Horsman of York, took Belcombe, his partner Alexander Mather, and others to court for wrongful imprisonment. Jane won and the defendants were ordered to pay £50 each in compensation.

He married Marianne [1760-1842].

Children:

  1. Sarah Anne Sherson
  2. Henry Stephen
  3. Mariana Percy
  4. Henrietta William [1787-1860] who married [22nd September  1808] Major Alexander Milne
  5. Eliza Stibert

The family were close acquaintances of Anne Lister.

See Eliza Raine

Belgrave Social Club, ClaremountRef B2682

Bell ...Ref B87
The entries for people & families with the surname Bell are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Bell & MetcalfeRef B2496
Linen drapers and silk mercers at Halifax [1833].

Partners included Aked Metcalfe.

On 12th April 1833, thieves stole a large quantity of plain and figures silks from their premises

Bell CroftRef B358
Area of Halifax where Northgate End Chapel was built in 1696

Bell Croft Farm, SouthowramRef B1179
Recorded in 1917, when brothers Otto & Arthur Riley lived here

Bell HallRef B53
Area of Halifax lying on Savile Park Road, north of Skircoat Moor

The Leeds Intelligencer [18th May 1784] advertised


To Be Sold by Auction.

Freehold estate called Bell Hall situate in Skircoat, near Halifax, consisting of messuage and several other houses with a large Malt Kiln and several Closes of Land containing Twenty days work and in the possession of Duke Fielding.

Enquire: Richard Fenton, Esq., at Bank Top, Near Barnsley or to Mr Perkins's office in Halifax

 

John Foster owned a parcel of land here, where the shops now stand

Bell Hall Garage & Livery Stables, HalifaxRef B2934
Recorded in 1916, when Wallace Beaumont Haigh was here

Bell Hall Post OfficeRef B2210
A sub-post office was recorded in 1936.

This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

Bell's: Hamilton BellRef B3053
Haulage contractor and removals. They were at Wellington Street West, Halifax [1936] and West Parade, Halifax [1969]

Bell Hayes, HalifaxRef B2694
Haugh Shaw Road.

Owners and tenants have included

See Green Hayes

Bell Hole, ErringdenRef B54
A natural depression in the moorland near Bell House, Erringden

Bell House, ErringdenRef B426
Bell House Moor, Cragg Vale.

The house overlooks Bell Hole.

Occupation of the site may be very ancient, and a Thomas de Bellehus is mentioned in 1307.

The farm is next to Keelham Farm, Cragg Vale.

It has been suggested that this was where the forester for the Forest of Sowerbyshire lived and the name originates in a bell near here which was rung for the feeding of the animals in Erringden deer park

Owners and tenants have included

This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Our Home & Country.

Bell House Farm, SouthowramRef B3261
Stood at the top of Cain Lane.

Recorded in 1953, when Fred Lee had a greengrocery business here

Bell House Moor, Cragg ValeRef B3131

See Bell House and Water Trough, Bell House Moor

Bell-ringersRef B289
In May 1871, bell-ringers from Dewsbury, Elland, Huddersfield, Halifax, Ossett, Bradford, Liversedge and Birstall, took part in a contest on the bells in Holy Trinity Church, Low Moor. The contest began at 7:00 am and ended at 11:30 pm. There were 10,000 changes rung. The Dewsbury ringers took the first prize of £10; Elland [2nd] £7; Halifax [3rd] £5; Bradford [4th] £3; Ossett [5th] £1

See William Crossley, George Holdsworth, John Holdsworth and Town crier

Bellamy, Rev DavidRef B2462
[1837-1866] BA.

He was educated at Catherine Hall Cambridge / Usher at Heath Grammar School [1852] / Headmaster at Rishworth School [1856].

In 1860, he married Mary Ellen Wheelwright in Halifax.


Mary Ellen was the daughter of John Wilkinson Hoyle Wheelwright
 

Child: Julian Edward

He died in the Punjab, India.

Mary Ellen & her son were buried at St John The Divine, Rishworth

Bellamy, Julian EdwardRef B1275
[1865-1939] Son of Rev David Bellamy.

Born in the Peshawar, Punjab, India.

He was educated at Eton [1881] / a law student [1891] / a barrister.

In 1891, he married Edith Margaret Cayley [1864-1935] at Ketton, Rutland.

They lived at Bowers Hall, Barkisland [where he died 1939].

He & his mother were buried at St John The Divine, Rishworth

Bellamy, Rev Robert LoweRef B1121
[1866-1938] BD.

(Possibly) born in Hull.

He studied at Trinity College, Dublin, and was ordained a priest [1891]. He served as curate in several Yorkshire parishes in the 1890s – Otley, Keighley, Spofforth and Silkstone, Barnsley – before becoming Vicar of St James's Church, Halifax [1903-1908]. He left to serve at Kirkby Overblow.

He wrote several books, mainly for younger readers. One of his earliest works, The Broken Blade: A Detective Story, appeared in four weekly parts in the Boys' Own Paper [1895]. Writing for the major youth organisations, he produced Hints from Sandow [1899] and Hints from Baden-Powell [1900].

Other works included

  • Silkstone Stories for Children [1902]
  • The Unruly Member [1915]
  • Do-You-Good Ballads for the Young [1921]
  • Through Cloud and Sunshine [1924]
  • Scout Grey: Detective [1927]
  • Old Nick of Pig's [c. 1930]

Byron the Man [1924], a biography of the 19th century English poet, was republished in the USA in 1975 and 1977.

He died in Wetherby

Bellars, Rev A. R.Ref B1307
[18??-19??]
Curate at
Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [1918]. In 1919, he was appointed vice-principal of Salisbury Theological College

Belle Royd Farm, BlackshawheadRef B737
Laithe-house dated 1734 ITS.

Originally called Pannet Ing

Belle Vue Almshouse, Margaret StreetRef B1946

Belle Vue Almshouses, HalifaxRef B1325

Belle Vue Cottages, HalifaxRef B2772
A name which has been used to refer to the Crossley Almshouses, Margaret Street [1901]

Belle Vue, HalifaxRef B1902
In 1841, there are records of an earlier Belle Vue, which was probably the one bought by Crossley Sir Francis Crossley in 1845, and which was demolished to make way for his Belle Vue House of 1857.

Owners and tenants have included

Belle Vue, HalifaxRef B61
Aka Crossley House.

House at the northern side of People's Park built by Stokes in 1857 for Sir Francis Crossley.

In 1841, there are records of an earlier Belle Vue, which was probably the one bought by Crossley in 1845.

See Herbert Tate, John Walker and Whistler Park, Halifax

Belle Vue House, BrighouseRef B3262
Lister Street.

Owners and tenants have included

Belle Vue Library, HalifaxRef B2535
Lister Lane.

In 1890, Belle Vue House was sold to Halifax Corporation in 1899, and became Halifax Central Library in 1890, and Belle Vue Museum in 1897.

The library was located in a single-storey extension to the north of the house, and the museum was in the main house.

In 1914, the library was reorganised and reopened on 1st August 1914.

When the facilities at Belle Vue proved inadequate, the new Central Library opened next door to Northgate House in February 1983, at a cost of £1,800,000

Belle Vue Museum, HalifaxRef B2369
Established at Belle Vue, Halifax in 1897 when the house was sold to Halifax Corporation. This was the Natural History Section of the Halifax Museum. The public library was next door.

Curators at the Museum have included

See Halifax Literary & Philosophical Society

Belle Vue Race CourseRef B1593
Aka New Belle Vue. The original name of the Halifax Race Course

Belle Vue Smallpox Hospital, Mount TaborRef B2699
Or Belle View.

Recorded in 1929, when it had accommodation for 36 patients. It was subsidised by the Brighouse Joint Hospital Board and the UDCs of Luddendenfoot, Midgley and Sowerby. In 1928, it had 238 cases of which 223 were from Halifax

Bellenger, Albert StoreyRef B897
[1913-1941]
Son of Lily Bellenger of Walsden.

During World War II, he served as a Leading Stoker with the Royal Navy.

He died 20th December 1941 (aged 28).

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial, and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Bellew, Cyril A. G.Ref B923
[1891-1915]
Or Bellow.

Son of L. Bellew.

Born in Barbados.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with X Battery Royal Horse Artillery.

He died 14th May 1915 (aged 24).

He was buried at Rue-des-Berceaux Military Cemetery, Richebourg-l'Avoue, France [Grave Ref II F 23].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax

Bellew, L.Ref B944
[1866-19??]
Or Bellow.

He was a Company Sergeant Major with the 33rd Regimental District, later the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

On 29th October 1906, he was appointed mace bearer of Halifax

He married Sarah A. [1862-19??].


Sarah was born in Spitalfields, London.

She was an army school mistress [1901]

 

Children:

  1. Hugh [b 1890]
  2. Cyril
  3. Elsie [b 1896]
  4. Lawrence [b 1897]

The family lived at

  • Clarence Villas, Pontefract [1901]
  • Southsea, Hampshire

Bellfield, RalphRef B1436
[18??-19??] He served during World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Michael's & All Angels' Church, Shelf

Bellgrove, HalifaxRef B3274
House on Rothwell Road, Halifax.

Owners and tenants have included

  • Edward Richardson (builder) [1901]
  • Albert Priestley (draper) [1901]

BellholmeRef B236
Area of Todmorden.

Named for Bell Parkin.

Todmorden Borough Football Club have their grounds here

Bellholme Sports Centre, TodmordenRef B2610
Rochdale Road

Bellwood, Robert JohnRef B1437
[1860-1917] Born at Tynemouth

In [Q4] 1892, he married Mary Annie Binner in Halifax.

Child: Thomas Ingham

They lived at 18 Woodside View, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a 2nd Engineer with the Mercantile Marines aboard the cargo ship SS Grenadier.

He died 23rd February 1917 when his ship was struck by a mine and sank in the North Sea with the loss of 8 of her crew.

He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London

Bellwood, Thomas InghamRef B955
[1895-1917]
Son of
Robert John Bellwood.

He lived at 18 Woodside View, Halifax.

He was a regular soldier and enlisted in 1911. with the Grenadier Guards.

On 13th February 1913, he fell 30 ft whilst cleaning the windows at Knightsbridge Barracks, London.

He served as a Cook with the Royal Navy.

He served in France.

He suffered epileptic fits and was discharged as medically unfit.

He was going to sea, and decided to swim back to his ship, but drowned in the River Tyne at South Shields [May/June 1917] (aged 22). His body was found at the harbour entrance [11th June 1916].

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Belly BridgeRef B585
Aka Belly Brig. A local pronunciation of Bailiff Bridge

Belly BrigRef B3185
Aka Belly Bridge. A local pronunciation of Bailiff Bridge

See Belly Brig Farm

Belly Brig Hill Farm, LightcliffeRef B287
The name is a local pronunciation of Bailiff Bridge.

In 1802, John Radcliffe sold the property to George Armytage

In 1820, Armytage built Holme House on the site

Belsfield, TodmordenRef B312
Owners and tenants have included

Belvedere, HipperholmeRef B481
In the Brianscholes valley. Built around 1790 by Dr Robert Alexander. Originally called Chelsea House. There was a bath house in the grounds

Bembridge Park CentreRef B268
Halifax. Business centre at the former Park Congregational Church

Bemerside, Skircoat GreenRef B402

Bemond, NicholasRef B2436
[14??-15??]
Wool merchant at Halifax. Recorded in 1493 in the
ullnagers' rolls

Ben-Becula, HalifaxRef B2363
House at Hopwood Lane / Vincent Street.

Owners and tenants have included

Benbow, EmilyRef B1743
[18??-19??] She has 2 illegitimate children:

  1. John Edward
  2. Ruth A.

Benbow, John EdwardRef B685
[1897-1918] (Probably) illegitimate son of Emily Benbow.

Sources show him as sister of Ruth A. Benbow, nephew of John Benbow of 3 Ivy Cottage, Knotts Road, Lydgate, Todmorden, & stepgrandson of Sutcliffe Sutcliffe.

During World War I, and he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He was killed [11th February 1918].

The Todmorden & District News [1st March 1918] reported his death, news of which came in a letter to his sister Ruth informing her that her brother Jack had died of wounds in his back from a shell which burst 2 yards away, whilst he was one of a group of 7 men fetching water.

The Edition of 15th March 1918, published a photograph and added that Sgt. Benbow was an efficient NCO, and a fearlessly brave and courageous soldier. Only days before his death, he had carried out a very successful reconnaissance, leading a patrol from the British lines to a German aircraft which had fallen in no man's land and brought back valuable information.

He was buried at Gorre British & Indian Cemetery, France [Grave Ref V D 10].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

BenefactorsRef B62

Benham, Sarah ElizabethRef B1534
[1???-18??]
She ran a
school in Halifax

Benn ...Ref B57
The entries for people & families with the surname Benn are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Benn's: Benjamin Benn & SonsRef B2632
Halifax furniture removers & general carriers established by Benjamin Benn.

An advertisement from 1900 proclaims


BENJAMIN BENN & SONS Furniture Removers & General Carriers No. 2, Lister St, Winding Road and Top of Horton St, Halifax
 

Later, the business became Benn & Sons (Halifax) Limited and they were at Hanson Lane, Halifax

Bennet, Rev W.Ref B1274
[18??-19??]
Free Methodist minister at Elland [1907]

Bennett ...Ref B149
The entries for people & families with the surname Bennett are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Bennett's: Hugh Bennett & SonRef B2794
Tea dealers at 1 Silver Street, Halifax [1834].

Established by Hugh Bennett.

See George Morris Bennett

Bennetts, Rev J.Ref B1767
[18??-19??]
In 1905, he was recorded as being Minister at
Lanebottom Wesleyan Methodist Church, Walsden and Wesleyan Chapel, Todmorden

Bennington, MatthewRef B3125
[17??-18??] A stay maker.

He married Sarah Spencer.


Sarah was the daughter of Blakey Spencer
 

Children:

  1. Margaret Mary (Polly) [1761-1812] who married John Wrenshall

Benns, WarleyRef B425
House and double-aisled barn. Dated 1692 M possibly for the Murgatroyd family.

Owners and tenants have included

Benson, DanielRef B973
[1???-191?]
He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

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

Benson, E. R.Ref B262
[18??-19??] Actor who gave several performances at the Grand Theatre & Opera House in 1902

Benson, ErnestRef B1449
[18??-19??] He was landlord of the Horse & Jockey, Elland [1917] / Rose & Crown, Warley [1929-1930] / Trafalgar Inn, Halifax [1931-1936]

Benson, MrRef B2359
[17??-18??]
Methodist Minister at Halifax. His teachings influenced
Jonathan Saville

Benson, Thomas WashingtonRef B387
[1865-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a worsted spinner (employer) [1911] / President of the Halifax Madrigal Society [1913].

In [Q1] 1891, he married Alice Louisa Gledhill? [1864-19??] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Gladys (Washington Benson) [b 1892]
  2. George (Washington Benson) [b 1896]
  3. Marjorie (Washington Benson) [b 1896]
  4. Thomas
  5. Arthur (Washington Benson) [b 1900]
  6. Joyce (Washington Benson) [b 1907]
  7. Joan (Washington Benson) [b 1909]

The family lived at

Benson, Thomas WashingtonRef B1439
[1897-1917] Son of Thomas Washington Benson

He was educated at Heath Grammar School.

During World War I, and he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 4th Battalion Royal Scots.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 22nd August 1917 (aged 20).

He was buried at La Brique Military Cemetery No.2, Belgium [Grave Ref I D 15].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School, and on the Memorial at Halifax Golf Club, Ogden

Bent, AnnRef B783
[18??-1???]
Daughter of
Hamlet Bent.

She married (1) Mr Noble. He died in 183?.

She married (2) Rev Thomas Chandler Curties

Bent, CooksonRef B1358
[1886-1916] Son of Thomas Cookson Bent.

Born in Halifax.

He was a worsted doffer [1901] / working in the engine shed as Sowerby Bridge Station [1914].

He lived at 2 Tatham's Yard, New Road, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He served in Egypt and later went to France.

He died of wounds at a casualty clearing station in France [1st October 1916].

The Halifax Courier [21st October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Contay British Cemetery, Contay, France [Grave Ref II E 18]

Bent Farm, SowerbyRef B1952

The Todmorden & District News [Friday]


Bent Farm, Blackwood, Sowerby

Farm, Outbuildings and about 9 acres of land Sold at Auction to Mrs Smith of Raw End Farm, Sowerby for £826

 

Bent, HamletRef B351
[17??-1832] Cotton manufacturer of Mytholmroyd. He was salesman and later partner in the James King partnership. He was a partner in Turner, Bent & Company. In 1797, he built Mytholm House, Hebden Bridge on land which was a part of the King family estate.

In 1813, he was a member of a Committee supporting those affected by the Luddites.

In 1797, he married Elizabeth Haigh.

Children:

  1. Ann
  2. James
  3. child
  4. child
  5. child
  6. child
  7. child
  8. child

In 1815, he was Chairman of the trustees of the Mytholmroyd Bridge & Blackstone Edge Turnpike Trust

Bent's: Hamlet Bent & CompanyRef B2145
Cotton spinners and fustian manufacturers. The company was the successor to Turner, Bent & Company at Mytholm Mill, Hebden Bridge

Bent Head, HeptonstallRef B830
Widdop Road. Early 17th century house.

The bressumer has a witch peg charm – a wooden needle wound round with human hair – wedged into it to protect against witches.

See Far Bent Head Farm, Pecket Well and Near Bent Head Farm, Pecket Well

Bent Head, TodmordenRef B42
A stile about 100 yards to the east has a small boulder with Neolithic or Bronze Age cup-and-ring marks

Bent, JamesRef B355
[17??-18??] Son of Hamlet Bent.

Cotton spinner at Bankfoot, Hebden Bridge.

From 1825, he occupied Bankfoot Mill, Staups Mill, and Midgehole Mill.

In March 1833, he was declared bankrupt

Bent, ReubenRef B981
[18??-1918]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 22nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He died 27th May 1918.

He was buried at Hermonville Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref 6].

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

Bent, Thomas CooksonRef B1359
[1838-1894]
Son of John Bent, overlooker.

Born in Stockport, Cheshire.

He was a railway porter of Halifax [1877] / a railway yard porter [1881, 1891]

In [Q3] 1857, he (possibly) married (1) Ann Lyon in Stockport.

In [Q1] 1877, he married (2) Emma Hoye [1850-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Emma, of Halifax, was born in Barnsley, the daughter of James Hoye, labourer.

She had an illegitimate son: Alfred Hoye [b 1870].

In 1871, Emma (a charwoman) & Alfred were living with John Fielder.

Alfred was a tailor's apprentice [1891], a tailor [1901]

 

Children:

  1. John [b 1880]
  2. Clara [b 1882] who was a worsted winder [1901]
  3. Lottie [b 1883] who was a worsted winder [1901]
  4. Cookson
  5. Amos [b 1889] who was a worsted doffer [1901]

The family lived at

  • 1 Bells Fold, Halifax [1881, 1891]
  • 4 Albert Street, Halifax [1901]

Thomas died in 1894

Bentall, P.Ref B2693
[19??-19??]
Minister recorded when he performed a burial at
Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden [1960]

Bentham, HaroldRef B982
[1895-1916]
He worked for Israel Holdsworth of Halifax.

He lived at

  • Park Street, Brighouse
  • 1 Holly Mount, Halifax [with his sister]

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 10th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was killed whilst in charge of the ration party [25th September 1916] (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 11C & 12A], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Brighouse War Memorial

Bentham, NathanRef B3332
[19??-19??]
Player with
Halifax RLFC [1929]. He won caps for while at Halifax

Bentley ...Ref B122
The entries for people & families with the surname Bentley are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

BentleyRef B150
Area of Shelf.

The name is derived from Old English words bent and ley, possibly meaning a clearing with bent-grass.

See Bentley Royd, Sowerby

Bentley & KayeRef B2033
Stone merchant and stone quarrier at Lillands Quarry, Rastrick and Longroyde Quarry, Rastrick. Partners included Joseph Bentley and (possibly) Mr Kaye

Bentley & ShawRef B3288
Brewers at Lockwood Brewery.

In 1795, Timothy Bentley built the brewery by the Horse Bank Spring, a common water source on the Meltham Road, Lockwood.

Bentley invented the Yorkshire system of brewing beer.

By the 1840s, the brewery covered 70 acres and has its own fire brigade and gas works. The Bentley family home was built within the brewery.

Around 1841, the business passed to Timothy's grandsons: Henry Bentley, John Robert Bentley and Bentley Shaw.

The business was so successful that, by 1869, it began to consume a large proportion of the spring water, to the annoyance of the local residents.

They were at Lockwood [1926]. Their Town Ales are mentioned in advertisements.

The company wound up [1st April 1961] and was taken over by Hammonds United Brewery Limited, Fountain Brewery, Bradford.

The brewery was demolished in 1975.

See Bridge Hotel, Greetland, Jolly Sailor, Sowerby Bridge, New Inn, Sowood and Rising Sun, Elland

Bentley & ShepherdRef B2101
19th century quarry owners and stone merchants established at Hipperholme by Thomas Shepherd and James Bentley.

They had business at Hill Top Quarry, Hipperholme, South Edge Quarry, Hipperholme [1901], Pearson Brow Quarry, Hipperholme, and Stubbing Quarry, Hipperholme.

On 30th May 1870, there was a fall of rock at one of their quarries and William Hainsworth and Rufus Woodhead were killed, and William Cockett and James Holmes were injured

Bentley & SmithRef B2034
Stone quarrier with Castle Fields Quarry, Rastrick [1896], Lillands Quarry, Rastrick [1896], and Southage's Quarry, Rastrick [1917].

See Southage's

Bentley's BakeryRef B2291
Established by Harold Bentley and his sisters, Ethel and Annie, at Briggate, Brighouse in the 1920s.

In 1947, the business was bought by Mary and Sydney Squire. The business was carried on by their son, Charles, and became Squire's Bakery

Bentley Brothers, Bailiff BridgeRef B2507
A partnership of 4 brothers, including John Bentley. Recorded in 1853

Bentley, Butterfield & GomersallRef B1922
Quarry-owners in Brighouse / Southowram.

Recorded around 1870

Bentley's GiftRef B1150
Around 1651, John Bentley gave £20 to be given

on loan to 4 honest tradesmen of Sowerby-cum-Soyland, 3 in Sowerby & 1 in Soyland

The men had to repay the loan with interest

Bentley Hollins, SowerbyRef B562
Eli Bentley was born here

Bentley's: J. E. Bentley & Company LimitedRef B2120
Woollen manufacturers, dyers and finishers at Dunkirk Mills, Halifax.

Founded by Joseph Edwin Bentley.

In 1951, they acquired Woodfield Mill, Greetland

Bentley's: John Bentley & SonsRef B2062
Todmorden printers established by John Bentley. Recorded in 1905.

In 1913, they advertised business as printers, bookbinders and stationers at their Fountain Pen Depot, York Street, Todmorden

Bentley Publishing CompanyRef B2013
Publishers at Wesley Court, Crossley Street, Halifax [1900]. Established by Wallace Bentley

They published books for engineers and mechanics

Bentley Royd, SowerbyRef B63
Sowerby New Road. House recorded in 1275.

It was owned by Richard Hopkinson. His daughter Isabel married John Dykson around 1482. Since that time, the house has been associated with the Dickson – or Dykson – family. It is dated J E D 1636 for John Dickson and his wife Ellena.

After his marriage, Francis Priestley went to live here. In 1789, it was owned by the Priestley family.

John Rawson bought the property in 1879.

At one time, it was the Sowerby Workhouse.

The plasterwork was moved to Halifax museums when the house was demolished.

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax


Question: Is this the same place as Bentley Royd, Sowerby Bridge?

 

See Bentley

Bentley Royd, Sowerby BridgeRef B1519
Recorded in 1870, when Richard Hodgson lived here.


Question: Is this the same place as Bentley Royd, Sowerby?

 

See Lower Bentley Royd, Sowerby Bridge and Upper Bentley Royd, Sowerby Bridge

Bentley's Yorkshire Breweries LimitedRef B2415
Established by Timothy Bentley at Eshaldwell Brewery, Woodlesford.

On Timothy's death, his son Henry took over the business.

In 1890, they acquired the Crown Brewery business established by John Eastwood.

The brewery closed in 1900. The premises became the Crown Works.

Bentley's Yorkshire Breweries Limited is recorded at 21 Silver Street, Halifax in 1936

See Ivy, Elland and Sportsman, Boothtown

Bents Farm, ErringdenRef B741
Horsehold Lane. Laithe-house dated J B 1839

Bents Farm, NorlandRef B1507
Moorbottom Lane. Early 19th century laithe-house

Owners and tenants have included

Bents Knoll Cottage, HeptonstallRef B649
Widdop Road. Mid 17th century house. It is now used for agricultural purposes. The early-19th century barn is also listed

Benwell, Rev Ernest John HenryRef B1199
[18??-19??]
BA.

Educated at St John's College Cambridge. Curate at Southowram [1896-1900]. He moved to Arundel, Sussex

Berbiers, John L.Ref B1499
[19??-19??]
Halifax Borough architect. He made several drawings of scenes in and around Halifax in the 1960s

Beresford, EdwinRef B1522
[19??-19??]
He was Joint General Manager of the
Halifax Building Society [1956-1960]

Beresford, PCRef B2205
[18??-18??]
Clifton constable [1868]

Bergin, MichaelRef B1204
[1862-1900] Born in Ireland.

He was a railway labourer in Halifax [1891].

The family were members of St Bernard's Catholic Church, Claremount.

In [Q4] 1889, he married Mary McDermott in Halifax.


Mary was born in Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Patrick [1891-1955]
  2. (possibly) Daisy [b 1892]
  3. twins [?] John [1892-1893] who died aged 4 months
  4. Dennis [1892-1899] who died in the Borough Hospital [18th  August 1899]

They lived at

Living with them [in 1891] was Mary's mother Bridget McDermott [b 1821]

Michael drowned in the lake at Shibden Park [8th June 1900] (aged 38) 

He & other members of the family were buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Berkeley FromeRef B1367
Halifax department store established in Silver Street, Halifax by Smith, Nicholson & West Limited, in the 1950s when the lease ran out on their department store in Crossley Street, Halifax.

The West family were originally from Frome, Somerset.

An early family member – in the whitesmith trade – had moved from Frome to London, where he installed bell systems in wealthy homes for them to call their servants.

He did some work in a home in Berkeley Square, London, where he fell in love with the owner's daughter – an impossible match due to the class difference, so they eloped to Halifax!

The shop name – Berkeley Frome – is a combination of his birthplace and where they met

Berkeley HouseRef B56
Formerly the Dean Clough Institute.

In the 20th century, the building was sold and used for industrial purposes, becoming known as Berkeley House.

In the 1930s, a robe-making business occupied Berkeley House. In the 1940s, the building was damaged by fire

Berkly, LizzieRef B1238
[1884-19??] Of Bank Side, Hebden Bridge. She was active in the suffragette movement.

During the fustian weavers' strike of 1906, she, Lavena Saltonstall, Lillian Cobbe, Dinah Connelly, Louisa Saltonstall, Lily Draper and Laura Annie Wilson, were amongst 57 suffragettes and others who were arrested and imprisoned following an attack on the House of Commons in March 1907. All were given the option of 20/- fine plus costs or imprisonment. They all opted for 14 days' imprisonment in Holloway Gaol.

Berlin Wool Repository, BrighouseRef B1835
Recorded in 1881 in the census entry for Mrs Elizabeth Empsall at 31 Commercial Street, Brighouse.


Presumably this was a business selling supplies for ladies who were making Berlin wool work which became popular in the 19th century
 

Bermerside House, HalifaxRef B293
Greenroyd Close.

Built by Roger Ives for Edward Crossley in 1872 on the site of the earlier Ravenscliffe.

Crossley installed an astronomical observatory with what was – at the time – the second largest telescope in the world – in spite of the atmospheric pollution over the town.

On 5th April 1911, the house was given to the town by Arthur Donald Oates and Emma Oates in memory of their late brother Edwin James Oates.

The estate was bought for £5,000 & Mr & Miss Oates paid for alterations to the house into an open air school at a cost of £1,000. In addition £4,000 was set aside to start a convalescent home and form part of the Oates Trust Fund

It is now private dwellings.

The Lodge is also a private house.

See Joseph Gledhill and Cornall Goodman

Bermondsey House, Savile ParkRef B2498
House opposite St Jude's Church.

Around 1960, the Bermondsey House School was here

Bermondsey Leather Warehouse, HalifaxRef B1892

Recorded in 1915, when they were at Bull Green

Berrington, John WilliamRef B350
[1890-1918] Illegitimate son of Laura Berrington [1863-1???] of Radford.

Born in King Cross.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 8th Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers.

He was killed in action in Greece [19th September 1918].

He was buried at Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece [Grave Ref I E 9]

Berron, BenjaminRef B1108
[16??-1???]
Son of
Benjamin Berron.

He was Curate at Sowerby Bridge [1670]

Berron, BenjaminRef B1103
[16??-17??] Or Baron [1682].

Curate at Sowerby [1697-1701]. He went on to be Vicar of Bradford.

He married Unknown.

Child: Benjamin

Berry ...Ref B10
The entries for people & families with the surname Berry are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Berry Bottom Gardens, ShelfRef B857
Pleasure gardens at Heathwood House.

Aka Heathwood House Tea Gardens.

Berry BrothersRef B2094
Cotton-waste manufacturers at Hebble Lane Mill, Wheatley [1905] and Brook Mill Fulling Mills / Little Hebble Mill, Ovenden  [1905, 1908]

The business was listed in 1881 up to 1917. It is not listed in 1922.

Possible partners included Benjamin Berry, Septimus Berry, and Abraham Berry

Berry's: Francis Berry & SonsRef B2116
Engineers, ironfounders, millwrights and machine tool makers at Calder Dale Iron Works, Sowerby Bridge established by Francis Berry in 1832.

They later had an office at 84 Cannon Street, London EC.

In 1890, the proprietors were his grandsons, Francis, Robert and Charles Berry.

In 1890, they employed over 200 workers. They did considerable overseas trade with India, China, Japan, South America and Australia. Their telegraphic address was Berrys, Sowerby Bridge.

In January 1898, they posted a lock-out notice, as workers protested in support of the 8-hour working day.

See John Stirk and William Tasker

Berry's: John Berry (Halifax) LimitedRef B1250
Founded in 1840 by John Berry. They were at New Bank Foundry

Partners included his nephew John Berry and his John Frederick Berry.

The firm continued as a private concern after John Frederick Berry's death in 1934.

The business closed around 1945

Berry Lane Grain Warehouse, HalifaxRef B1890
A grain storage warehouse built by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company & the Great Northern Railway Company at Berry Lane.

The warehouse was built adjacent to the Charlestown Road Viaduct, and incorporated the first 6 arches of the viaduct into the warehouse storage area.

A private rail siding and unloading dock was constructed at the upper level, with lifting gear used to lower grain or raise milled flour to/from the storage warehouse below. The upper level was partially covered with a canopy roof to provide a degree of weather protection. High-level access walkways were added that crossed Berry Lane, passed under the Beacon Hill Viaduct and over Bailey Hall Road to the Bailey Hall Mill.

The warehouse was built after 1889.

Demolished between 1971 & 1981

Berry Lane Viaduct, HalifaxRef B744
Aka Charlestown Viaduct

Berry's: Thomas Berry & SonsRef B1119
Tool makers at Calderdale Ironworks, Sowerby Bridge. Established around 1831. They were probably the oldest tool makers in Halifax

Berry's: William Berry & SonsRef B3419
Land & Mineral Surveyors at Lightcliffe [1869].

See Binns Bottom Mine, Southowram

Bersweden, Rev N.Ref B850
[19??-] Vicar of Hartshead [1997-2000]

Bertram, ThomasRef B1031
[18??-18??] In 1842, he, Valentine Ackroyd & Henry Jagger were charged with stealing a quantity of cloth from the pews at Coley Chapel. They were all found guilty and sentence to 1 months' imprisonment.

BerumRef B103

Berwick, CharlesRef B164
[1841-1916] Born in Gisburn.

He was a woolstapler [1891] / a retired wool merchant [1901, 1911].

In [Q3] 1868, he married Mary Lund [1850-1925].


Mary came from Gargrave, in Skipton
 

Children:

  1. Charles Henry
  2. Frederick William
  3. John [b 1884] who died [before 1911]

They lived at

He died 20th January 1916.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £5,584 3/-

Berwick, Frederick WilliamRef B478
[1873-1945] Son of Charles Berwick.

Born in Halifax [31st July 1873].

He was a woolstapler's assistant [1891] / a wool merchant (employer) [1911] / a woolstapler with business in Deal Street, Halifax [1916] / a wool merchant (employer) [1921].

On 5th May 1907, he married Ella Woodhead in Halifax.


Ella was the daughter of Rufus Woodhead
 

Children:

  1. Winifred May [b 1910]
  2. Charles Trevor who died 5th January 1917 (aged 8 weeks) &  was buried with his parents
  3. John Frederick Ronald [b 1913]
  4. Marjorie Doreen [b 23rd February 1920]

The family lived at

  • 34 Clifton Road, Halifax [1911]
  • Inglemoor, Greenroyd Avenue, Halifax [1921]
  • 2 Grandsmere Place, Halifax [1939]

The couple died in Halifax:

Frederick William died 26th September 1945 (aged 72).

Ella died 11th January 1963 (aged 79).

They both died in Halifax and were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Berwick, Henry CharlesRef B853
[18??-19??]
Son of
Charles Berwick.

He was a woolstapler [1916].

He lived at 5 Trinity Place, Halifax [1916]

Berwick, JohnRef B233
Pseudonym of Agnes Marion Barber

Bery, William deRef B17
[13??-1???]
In 13??, he
John West and John Megotson – all of Halifax – were outlawed for failing to appear at Westminster to defend themselves after being accused of killing deer in the park of Sir William de Nevyle of Raby, at Cottingley

Best ...Ref B194
The entries for people & families with the surname Best are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Best & TurnerRef B3183
Insurers, accountants and property agents at Brighouse. Recorded in 1909, when they had premises next to the Albert Hall, Brighouse

Beste, Rev JohnRef B158
[15??-1578] Aka Best. He was the first Chaplain at Illingworth Church [1560-1578].

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church

Beswick, CharlesRef B1886
[1818-1888] Born in Cheadle, Cheshire.

He was a newsagent [1851] / a bookseller & stationer [1861] / a letterpress printer [1863] / a bookseller employing 2 boys [1871] / a bookseller at 26 Silver Street, Halifax [1874] / a newsagent [1881].

In [Q4] 1844, he married Caroline Amelia Elizabeth Crabtree [1820-1895] in Halifax.


Caroline was born in Halifax [3rd December 1820], the daughter of Elijah Crabtree.

She was a provision dealer [1851]

 

They lived at

  • 17 St James's Road, Halifax [1851]
  • 25 Crown Street, Halifax [1861]
  • 1 Fielding Street, Mile Thorn, Halifax [1871, 1881]

Charles died 22nd August 1888 (aged 70).

Caroline Amelia Elizabeth died 24th September 1895 (aged 74).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3930] with Elijah Crabtree

Beswick, ErnestRef B2876
[1864-1???] Born in Chester.

He was a commercial traveller [1891].

In 1888, he married Emma, daughter of Wright Sutcliffe, at Halifax

Beswick, GeorgeRef B1185
[17??-18??]
Landlord of the
Triangle Inn.

See Carnation show

Beswick, John WilliamRef B331
[1892-1964] Son of Joseph Beswick.

Born in Huddersfield.

He was a mechanic [1912].

In 1912, he married Olive Hey [1890-1958] in Halifax.


Olive was born in Ovenden
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1913]
  2. Amy [b 1915]

The children were born in Halifax

Beswick, JosephRef B328
[1859-1923] Born in Sowerby.

He was a cotton twiner.

In 1880, he married Mary Ellen in Southport.


Mary Ellen was the daughter of
William Riley
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1881]
  2. John William

In 1898, Mary Ellen adopted Ada, her brother Tom's stepdaughter

Bethel New Connexion BandRef B1520
A brass band formed by the members of Bethel Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Holmfield. Formed in 1???. Disbanded in 1???

Bethel Rhodes & SonRef B2118
Wire manufacturers with works at King Cross Street, and Bond Street, Halifax. They produced a patented woven wire bobbin board. Recorded in 1907

Bethell, Fr PhilipRef B968
[18??-19??] From Leeds.

He succeeded Canon Thomas Worthy as Principal of the Shibden Industrial School [1911]

Bethune, Henry Leonard DrinkwaterRef B1456
[1858-1939] RN, CBE.

Son of Admiral Charles Ramsey Drinkwater Bethune [1802-1884].

Born 14th February 1858.

He was a Captain in the Royal Navy.

On 1st September 1888, he married Mary Edith Wyndham Dwyer [1864-1935] at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones.


Mary's father, Rev Canon Philip Dwyer [1822-1905], conducted the ceremony.

Her sister, Annie Constance Dwyer, married John Selwyn Rawson

 

Children:

  1. Charles Philip [1889-1962] who was an engineer [1939]
  2. Dorothy Anne Frances [1894-1989] who married Hugh Reginald Holdsworth
  3. Rupert Edward Maximilian [1896-1929]

They lived at Bullace Trees, Triangle [1919-1939].

Edith Wyndham died 23rd June 1935 (aged 70).

Henry died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [24th May 1939].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £7,180 19/5d [Resworn £7,026 12/3d]. Probate was granted to son Charles Philip and son-in-law Hugh Reginald Holdsworth.

Members of the family were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby

Betley, JackRef B1408
[1923-1943]
Son of Ethel & Harold Betley of 20 Summergate Place, Halifax.

He was a member of Fairfield Primitive Methodist Church, Halifax & Boys'  Brigade / educated at Battinson Road School, Halifax / employed by in the grocery department of Halifax Co-operative Society.

During World War II, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 5th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [15th July 1943] (aged 20).

He was buried at Catania War Cemetery, Sicily, Italy [Grave Ref I B 22].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Beton, Henry EdgarRef B465
[1872-1950] Born in Halifax.

He was an insurance agent [1903].

In [Q1] 1903, he married Isabel Jenkinson in Halifax.


Isabel was the daughter of
George Jenkinson
 

There is no evidence that they had any children.

Henry Edgar died in Chichester [16th July 1950].

Isabel died in Bournemouth [19th December 1959]

Bettison, WilliamRef B1517
[1819-1876]

In [Q2] 1855, he married Maria Shaw in Halifax.


Maria was the daughter of
Thomas Shaw
 

Maria died 16th August 1865 (aged 55).

She was buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: I5] with her parents.

William (possibly) died Q3 1876 (aged 57) 

Betty o' th' FlyRef B1186
A character from Luddenden – born Elizabeth Hindle – who appears in Whiteley Turner's book A Spring-Time Saunter

Bevan, ErnestRef B971
[1881-1951] Labour politician. He was one of the founders of the Transport & General Workers Union.

He visited Halifax on 14th January 1928

Bevan, Rev HarriRef B1298
[18??-19??]
Minister at
Booth Congregational Church [1906]

Bevan, P.Ref B995
[19??-] Curate at Brighouse [1980]

Bevel, MrRef B1372
[16??-16??]
Curate at
Sowerby [16??]. He was ejected from Monk Fryston

Beverley ...Ref B1947
The entries for people & families with the surname Beverley are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Beverley EndRef B677
District of Todmorden.

There are bee boles here

Beverley Footbridge, TodmordenRef B905
18th century clapper bridge at Jumble Hole Clough

Bibby, JamesRef B3066
[18??-18??]
He married Elizabeth Ann. Elizabeth Ann was a laundress at
Windle Royd Laundry, Warley [1891]. Four of their daughters worked at the Laundry.

Children:

  1. Florence who married Harry Arthur Mellor
  2. daughter
  3. daughter
  4. daughter

The family lived at Windle Royd Farm

Bibby, R. T.Ref B1038
[19??-19??]

Recorded in 1958, when he was tenant at Lower Old Well Head, Halifax

Bibby's: T. Bibby & Company LimitedRef B2391
Manufacturers of steel equipment for the brewing, dairy, chemical, pharmaceutical and textile industries at Jasper Street Works, Halifax

Bible Society Repository, TodmordenRef B2375
Recorded in 1861 at Pavement when Samuel Ward Walton was in charge

Bickerdike, Arthur WilliamRef B695
[1851-1889] Son of Mary [1825-18??] & John Bickerdike [1818-1872].

He was a pianoforte tuner & repairer [1871]. He produced the Beacon Christmas & New Year's Annual [1872] He edited an almanac called Th' Beacon [1875].

He and his parents lived at Prescott Street, Halifax

Bickerdike, John HenryRef B283
[1880-1945] Born in Stainland.

He was a green grocer [1911].

In [Q4] 1907, he married Mary Eliza Akroyd [1882-1963] in Halifax.


Mary Eliza was born in Stainland
 

Children:

  1. Constance Evylyn [b 1910]

They lived at South Parade, Stainland [1911].

John Henry died 18th July 1945 (aged 65).

Mary Eliza died 3rd December 1963 (aged 81).

The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/571]

Bickerdike, WilliamRef B1796
[1838-1878] Born in Kirkburton.

He was a maltster [1871].

He married Grace H. [1836-1895].


Grace was born in Edinburgh
 

Children:

  1. Margaret [b 1862]
  2. Dan
  3. Florence McGregor [b 1868]

They lived at 18 Upper Bell Hall, Halifax [1871]

Bickerdyke, DanRef B1782
[1863-1???] Son of William Bickerdike.

Born in Halifax.

He was a carpet weaver of 6 Haugh Shaw [1893] / a carpet weaver [1901, 1911].

In 1893, he married Henrietta Jenkinson at All Souls' Church, Halifax.


Henrietta, of 87 Boothtown Road, was the daughter of Thomas Porter Jenkinson
 

Children:

  1. Archie H. [b 1897]
  2. Alex [b 1905]

They lived at

  • 85 Boothtown Road, Halifax [1901]
  • 87 Boothtown Road, Halifax [1911]

Biddiss, Rev RayRef B2215
[19??-] Pastor at Pellon Baptist Church and Grace Baptist Church, Pellon

Biddulph, JohnRef B864
[1853-1908]

In [Q4] 1881, he married Susannah Ryder [1854-1935] in Congleton, Cheshire.

Children:

  1. Lily [1890-1894]

The family lived at Copley.

John died 21st September 1908 (aged 55).

Susannah died 24th December 1935 (aged 81).

Members of the family were buried at St Stephen's Church, Copley

Bienaimé, FrancescoRef B106
[18??-18??] Sculptor of the Carrara marble statues which stood along the terrace at People's Park. He also made the statues at London's Crystal Palace and at Chatsworth

Big DaddyRef B324

Big KateRef B641
A 220ft high chimney – one of the tallest in the town – which stood at Range Bank. It was owned by Halifax Corporation and was demolished in 1956

Bigelow, ErasmusRef B2376
[18??-18??]
An American engineer.

He worked in Massachusetts where he developed the power-loom.

In 1851, he exhibited his carpet-making machinery at The Great Exhibition.

The carpet manufacturers in Kidderminster rejected his invention, but Crossley's bought it.

With the help of George Collier, Crossley's mechanised the weaving of carpets

Bigg, WalterRef B1592
[1842-1???] Born in Manchester.

He was a coach smith [1871].

In [Q2] 1862, he married Ellen Hardman [1842-1878] in Salford, Lancashire.


Ellen was born in Bestwick, the daughter of Joseph Hardman
 

Children:

  1. Emily E. [b 1863]
  2. Agnes [b 1866]
  3. Walter [b 1868]

They lived at Lower Hope Street, Halifax [1871].

Living with them [in 1871] were Walter's aunts Clara Bigg [b 1802] & Elizabeth Bigg [1804-1871].

Ellen died 3rd October 1878 (aged 37), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2287] with Walter's aunts Elizabeth Bigg [1804-1871] & Sarah Bigg [1801-1878]

Biggins, Rev CharlesRef B2281
[18??-19??]
MA.

Unitarian Minister at Todmorden [1917]

Bilberry Hall, GreetlandRef B2825

See Bilberry Hall Lane, Greetland

Bilberry Hall Pleasure Grounds, GreetlandRef B1746
Recorded in 1905, when the proprietor was J. Furness

Biles, CharlesRef B2549
[1842-1???]
Of Witney, Oxfordshire.

On 18th August 1876, he went to Oxford police and confessed to the murder of Sarah Bell at Todmorden Vicarage, which he claimed to have committed about 7 years ago, and for which Miles Weatherill was hanged in 1868.

Magistrates at Oxford City Police Court heard that Biles was drunk when he made the confession, and they discharged him on condition that his brother take charge of him

Bill KnipeRef B169
Aka Bill Nipe.

See Eagle Crag, Todmorden

Bill's TownRef B3355
A popular name for Elland after the rebuilding programme carried out in the 1960s under the ægis of Elland's Town Clerk, Bill Thomas

Billiard Rooms, HalifaxRef B2298
Subscription billiard rooms were recorded in 1845 at Harrison Road when the Marker was R. Howarth

Billingham, Rev SidneyRef B228
[1898-19??] He served at St Margaret Burnage, near Manchester, at Braintree in Essex, at Bedingfield, and at Haydock and had been Chaplain to the Forces [1940-43] before becoming Vicar of All Saints' Church, Salterhebble [1948].

In 1953, he left to become vicar of Heworth, and later Rufforth near York

Billington, CharlesRef B1180
[1862-1???] Son of Richard Billington, clogger.

Born in Preston, Lancashire.

He was a labourer of Halifax [1883] / a paviour [1891] / a road paviour [1901] / a sub-contractor paving [1911].

In 1883, he married Elizabeth Hannah Booth [1862-1???] at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.


Elizabeth Hannah was born in Halifax, the daughter of Titus Booth, greengrocer
 

Children:

  1. Thomas [b 1884]
  2. Harry [b 1888] who was a raker in worsted mill [1901], a  dyer's finisher [1911]
  3. Agnes [b 1890] who was a twister worsted [1911]
  4. Fred

They lived at

  • 8 Allen Fold, Skircoat, Halifax [1891]
  • 34 Abbots Terrace, Halifax [1901]
  • 21 Alabama Street, off Queens Road, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] was widowed mother-in-law Emma Booth [b 1836]

Billington, FrankRef B1885
[1895-1971] MM.

Son of George Billington.

Born 29th November 1895.

He was a spinner at woollen mill [1911] / employed by Edwards & Rawson Limited.

He lived at Pye Nest, then at 10 Hare Street, Halifax.

He joined the army before World War I broke out, then and he served as a Driver with the 31st Brigade Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery.

He served in Belgium, in France, and in Salonika (for over 3 years).

In 1916, he was admitted to the 28th General Hospital, and discharged in July 1916.

He was awarded the Military Medal [1918]


for gallantry in the field
 

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [23rd November 1918].

He survived the War.

In [Q3] 1920, he married (1) Emily E. Scott [1892-1927] in Halifax.

Emily died in Halifax [Q1 1927] (aged 35).

In [Q1] 1928, he married (2) Annie Taylor [1902-1981] in Halifax.


Annie was born 11th October 1902
 

Child: Saville [b 1935] who married [Q1 1956] Patricia M. Loveday

He died Q1 1971.

Annie died Q4 1981.

They both died in Halifax

Billington, FredRef B1181
[1893-1916]
Son of
Charles Billington.

He was a pressman shoe and hipper? [1911] / a soldier [1915].

In [Q4] 1915, he married May Hirst [1893-19??] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.


May, of 21 Alabama Street, was the daughter of John William Hirst, dyer
 

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

He died of wounds received during a heavy bombardment [5th July 1916].

He was buried at Puchevillers British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I C 38].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Billington, GeorgeRef B1884
[1862-19??] Born in Ampthill, Bedfordshire.

He was a drying machine tenter [1891] / a gas works stoker [1901] / a drying machine tenter at dyeworks [1911].

Around 1886, he married Elizabeth [1863-19??]


Elizabeth was born in Coningsby, Lincolnshire
 

Children:

  1. Arthur [b 1887] who was a boot seller's errand boy [1901]
  2. Ivy [b 1890] who was a cotton winder [1911]
  3. Elsie [b 1893] who was a laundress [1911]
  4. Clement George [b 1895] who was a drying machine tenter  at woollen mill [1911]
  5. Frank

They lived at

  • 19 Upper Washer Lane, Skircoat, Halifax [1891]
  • 10 Ebor Street, Skircoat, Halifax [1901]
  • 11 Copley Avenue, Pye Nest, Halifax [1911]

Billington, RevRef B3060
[19??-????]
Curate at
St George's Church, Lee Mount [1960s]

Billson, Sir AlfredRef B101
[1839-1907] Born in Leicester. From 1860, he trained as a solicitor and was a partner in Oliver, Jones, Billson & Company of Liverpool.

In 1862, he married Priscilla Baines from Leicestershire.

Children:

  1. son
  2. daughter
  3. daughter
  4. Theodora who married [1888] Rev W. A. Pearman

He was a proprietor and director of the Liverpool Daily Post the Liverpool Mercury, and the Liverpool Echo. He was a JP for Liverpool. He was a Gladstonian MP for Barnstaple [1892-1895]. Radical / Liberal MP for Halifax [1897-1900]. He lost his seat in 1900. He was later MP for NW Staffordshire. He was knighted in the Birthday Honours list of June 1907.

He died suddenly after an attack of faintness in the Lobby of the House of Commons in July 1907.

He was buried at Kensal Green, London

Billy FishRef B1644

Billy Mellor Bridge, EllandRef B707
A stone bridge over the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway line between Elland and Brighouse.

It was destroyed on 1st September 1957.

It is said that the bridge was built by William Mellor who built other railway bridges locally

Billy WobbleRef B2797
A simple device – comprising a jib and a rope or chain – which was used to quarry stone. The rope was split into 3: one carried a hook, and the other 2 each carried a ring. The rings were slipped over the handles of a wheelbarrow loaded with stone, and the hook was attached to the wheel. The other end of the rope was tied to a horse which raised the load as it walked away.

This was in use until around 1880

Bilsborough, Rev ArthurRef B2426
[18??-19??]
He lived at 11 Gibraltar Road, Halifax [1937]

Bilton, David ShillitoRef B592
[1836-1885] Born in Swillington, Yorkshire.

He was a commercial clerk [1871] / a commercial traveller [1881].

In [Q1] 1870, he married Hannah Smith [1837-1909] in Halifax.


Hannah was born in Clayton, Bradford, the daughter of
David Smith
 

There are no records of any children.

They lived at

  • 26 Holden Street, Halifax [1871]
  • 9 Cromwell Terrace, Halifax (David was living with 2  boarders) [1881]
  • 15 Prescott Street, Halifax (Hannah living with 4  boarders) [1891]
  • 15 Prescott Street, Halifax (Hannah living with 1  boarder) [1901]

David died in Halifax [11th December 1885] (aged 49)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3088] with Hannah's parents.

A Hannah Bilton died in Halifax [Q1 1909] (aged 71).


Precise details of her death / burial place are not yet known
 

Bilton, Rev PaulRef B3447
[19??-1???]
Vicar of
St Thomas's Church, Greetland and St John the Evangelist, West Vale [1981]

Bilton Pier, Luddenden DeanRef B708
A wooden bridge which replaced earlier stepping stones across the stream there.

Named for Mr Bilton of Upper Mytholm Farm, Luddenden who campaigned for the construction of the bridge

Bin Royd, NorlandRef B230
Aka Benroyde, Binn Royd, Binroyd. Moor End Lane.

A hall-and-cross-wing timber-framed house, built on land which was once owned by the Binns family – hence the name. The house was cased in stone in the 16th century by the Brigg – or Briggs – family. John Briggs lived here around 1600.

The barn is dated MWA 1677 for Michael Wainhouse and his wife.

It was known for the fine plasterwork, installed by Michael Wainhouse in 1670, some panels of which are now in Bankfield museum. Royal Arms decorated the house.

The house was owned by the Thornhill family.

In 1712, Widow Thornhill sold the house to Richard Sterne, uncle of Laurence Sterne. Richard's son – also Richard – left Binn Royd to the Pulleyn family who held the property into the 20th century.

Mr Priestley – who married a daughter of Joseph Boothroyd – lived here in the early 19th century.

Isaac Fleming lived here [1861, 1871, 1881], and his son James Fleming [1901, 1911]

Plaster casts of parts of the building were presented to Bankfield Museum.

In 1914, it was entirely rebuilt by Jackson & Fox, reusing original elements of the old house, and the original 5 bays reduced to 2. An inscription reads

BIN ROYD
REPLANNED AND REBUILT
A 1914 A

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions, The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax.

The property is now 2 dwellings: Binn Royd Farm and Binn Royd Cottage.

See Hollas Field, Norland and The Brigg family of Binroyd

Bindley, Dr Cecil AlexanderRef B1691
[1844-1898] MRCS.

Son of manufacturer John Miles Bindley.

Born in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.

He was a practising surgeon in Brighouse [1881-1898].

In 1873, he married Martha Anne Youd at Christ Church, Harrogate.


Martha Anne was the daughter of
Thomas Watkin Youd
 

Children:

  1. Annie Gertrude [b 1874]
  2. Evelyn Mabel [b 1876]

He was shown as of Charing Cross, London [1873].

They lived at

Living with them [in 1891] was William Keels [aged 26] (assistant surgeon) born in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire.

He committed suicide by taking prussic acid [5th May 1898]. In a suicide note, he wrote

Two things I can never get rid of — nettle-rash and debt — so life is not worth living. Forgive, I cannot bear to tell. Mr Phipps knows

Bingham, George AlbertRef B986
[1880-1915]
Born in Clay Cross.

In [Q4] 1908, he married Emma Justice in Halifax.

They lived at

  • 22 Middle Street, King Cross, Halifax
  • 32 Burnley Road, Halifax

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

He died 8th August 1915 (aged 35).

He was buried at Sanctuary Wood Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref IV M 7].

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

Bingley, ArthurRef B1399
[1868-1942] He was a master lithographer / manager of a print works / landlord of the Prince of Wales, Halifax [1917, 1936].

In [Q3] 1901, he married Florence Riley in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Dorothy [b 1902]
  2. Ida [b 1907]
  3. Bessie [b 1907]

Bingley, Benjamin BrownRef B1957
[1836-1???] Born in Leeds.

He was a lithographic artist [1871] / a litho artist [1881].

In [Q1] 1860, he married Mary Metcalfe [1839-18??] in Leeds.


Mary was born in Leeds
 

Children:

  1. Walter Metcalfe
  2. Minnie [b 1866]
  3. Arthur [b 1868]
  4. Teresa [b 1871]

The family lived at

  • Abbeydale Road, Eccleshall Bierlow [1871]
  • 35 Cromwell Street, Halifax [1881]

Mary died between 1871 & 1881.

Living with them [in 1871] was servant Charlotte Wright [b  Sheffield 1856].

Living with them [in 1881] was servant Emma Smith [b  Huddersfield 1823]

Bingley BrothersRef B2265
Printers, stationers and lithographers at 5 Milner Street, Halifax [1905]

Bingley, ElizabethRef B1129
[1684-1729] In her will of 1729, she bequeathed the property and profits of 2 cottages in Pellon to the person that reads prayers twice a day in Halifax

Bingley, GodfreyRef B179
[1853-1926] Born in Rawdon, Leeds.

He was a plumber [1881, 1891] / innkeeper at the Woolpack, Halifax [1894] / innkeeper at the Roebuck, Halifax [1900, 1905, 1911].

On 3rd July 1877, he married Mary Ann Hanson [1847-1914] in Halifax.


Mary Ann was born in Halifax [3rd September 1847].

She was a machinist [1881]

 

Children:

  1. John Davies (Bingley) [b Cleveland USA 1873] who was a  stationary engine driver [1891], a barman [1911]
  2. Samuel Hanson

They lived at

  • 10 Lister Street, Halifax [1881]
  • Lister Street, Halifax [1891]

Mary Ann died at Fern Cottage, 3 Brant Avenue [19th September 1914].

Godrey died in Blackpool [2nd August 1926].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Bingley, GodfreyRef B915
[1893-1916] Son of John Bingley.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of St Paul's Church & School, King Cross / a lithographer [1911] / employed by J. Walsh, Portland Street.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914] and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was injured in the gas attack on Hill 60 [May 1915], and invalided home [until 8th March 1916].

He was killed in action [4th August 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

Bingley, JohnRef B975
[1861-1940] Born in Rawdon

He was a laundryman [1888, 1911].

In 1888, he married Rachel Sladen [1864-1904] in Halifax.


Rachel was born in Warley
 

Children:

  1. Joseph William [1889-1969]
  2. Alice [b 1891]
  3. Godfrey

The children were born in Halifax.

They lived at

  • 8 St Paul's Street, Skircoat [1901]
  • 115 Warley Road, Halifax [1911]

Bingley, Samuel HansonRef B1948
[1877-1946] Son of Godfrey Bingley.

Born in Luddenden [6th December 1877].

He was a worsted spinner [1891] / landlord of the Rawson's Arms, Elland Wood Bottom [1902, 1904]  / a barman [1911].

On 2nd June 1902, he married Florence Agnes Taylor, in Halifax.


Florence Agnes was the daughter of William Taylor
 

Florence Agnes disappears from the records after their time at the Rawson Arms.

In 1939, Samuel declares himself as single.

Samuel died in Blackpool [3rd August 1946].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [Grave Ref: 108-G] with his parents

Bingley, Walter Orange MetcalfeRef B1956
[1864-1904] Son of Benjamin B. Bingley.

Born in Hull.

He was a litho artist [1881] / a lithographer [1901].

In [Q1] 1884, he married Sarah Annie France [1862-1940] in Halifax.


Sarah Annie was born in Halifax, the daughter of James France.

In 1939, she was listed as an inmate at Storthes Hall Mental Hospital, Kirkburton

 

Children:

  1. Joseph Harold [b 1885] who was a lithographer [1901], a storekeeper's clerk [1911]

They lived at

  • 24 Essex Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 31 Milton Street, Halifax [1911]

Walter died 6th May 1904 (aged 40).

Sarah Annie died 28th March 1940 (aged 78).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1153] with children of Isaac Williamson Battinson

Binks, Mrs HannahRef B916
[182?-1909]
Widow of Southowram.

On the morning of 22nd September 1909, her badly-bruised body was found in her home at Ashley Cottages, Southowram. The room appeared to have been ransacked, but there was no evidence of robbery or murder and it was concluded that she had died as a result of an accidental fall

Binks, Raymond PercyRef B1525
[1917-1945] Son of Annie & James Frederick Binks.

Born in Stockton-on-Tees.

In [Q4] 1939, he married Jessie Goodwin in Calder District.

They lived in Greetland.

During World War II, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment.

He died 24th April 1945 (aged 27).

He was buried at Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Netherlands [Grave Ref 14 F 3].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland, and on the Memorial at Elland Working Men's Club

Binner's: T. G. BinnerRef B2269
Boiler makers at Navigation Wharf, Halifax [1905]

Binney, Rev Dr ThomasRef B1342
[18??-19??]
Minister at the new
Lightcliffe Congregational Church [1871]

Binns ...Ref B86
The entries for people & families with the surname Binns are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Binns & Berry Brothers LimitedRef B2002
Engineers and tool makers at Fairfield Works, Holmfield.

Partnership founded in 1898 by Ned Binns, Tom Berry, and Harry Berry.

In 1906, they expanded and – having built a lathe which was too large to get out of their Fairfield Works – moved to Crown Works, Grantham Road.

In 1916, they moved to Jubilee Works, Ovenden when Stirk's required larger premises and bought the Crown Works. They also had a branch in Brighouse.

In 1953, they split off their rack and screw cutting operations and bought the Coronation Works, Ovenden to establish the Halifax Rack & Screw Cutting Company Limited.

In 1981 they bought a large part of the Crown Works, Grantham Road and returned there

Binns & MortonRef B2388
Boot & shoe makers at West Vale.

Partners included Mr Binns and Mr Morton.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1876

Binns & TaylorRef B1220
Wool, flock and waste dealers at West Vale.

Partners included Joseph Binns and Thomas Taylor.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1873 when Thomas Taylor was retiring

Binns & WrightRef B2040
Cotton and silk-spinners and manufacturers at Mytholm Mill, Hebden Bridge [1834]

Binns & WrigleyRef B2143
Cotton spinners at Brow Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1810s] and Lower Soyland Mill [1822]. Partners included George Binns and Watts Wrigley

Binns BrothersRef B2226
Halifax engineers [1905]. Partners included Uriah Binns

Binns BrothersRef B2823
Silk spinners at Eaves Bottom Mills, Hebden Bridge, Mytholm Mills, Hebden Bridge, and Stansfield [1861]. Partners included George Binns, Thomas Binns, and Edwin Binns

Binns BrothersRef B2829
Quarry owners at Pinnar Lane Quarry, Southowram [1936], Pump Lane Quarry, Southowram, and Coal Pit Lane, Southowram [1937]

Binns's: D. Binns & SonRef B3202
Draper & grocer established by David Binns.

They were at 5 Corn Market, Halifax [1828]. He was a linen draper at 3 Corn Market [1842]. He retired in 1856.

His son Joseph took over the family business as Joseph Binns & Company.

In 1865, the D. Binns & Son business was still advertised as wholesale and retail drapers, and sewing machine agents.

Binns's: Edward Binns & SonsRef B2061
Engineers and millwrights at Stainland Road, West Vale [1905].

Established by Edward Binns.

Partners included John Edward Binns

Binns's: George Binns's CharityRef B1092
In his will of 1851, George Binns left £2 to support Sunday Schools in Norland, £2 to support Sunday Schools in Barkisland, and £1 to be distributed annually to 8 aged widows of good moral character resident in Barkisland.

Binns Hill Farm, WarleyRef B3122
Owners and tenants have included

Binns Hole Clough, MixendenRef B1756
See Battle of Slaughter Gap and Matthew Smith

Binns's: J. & A. Binns LimitedRef B2384
Wire manufacturers at West Mount Mills, Halifax [1915].

Originally T. & J. Binns & Company, the business became J. & A. Binns Limited when Alfred, the son of John Binns, became a partner in the company.

The company later became Carrington Binns

Binns's: Joseph Binns & CompanyRef B2083
Wholesale and retail drapers, hosiers, apron and pinafore manufacturer founded in 1828 at Corn Market, Halifax by David Binns.

In 1856, he was succeeded by his son, Joseph. They moved to new premises at 1 Princess Street, Halifax.

They were at 5 Corn Market, Halifax [1881]

Binns Owl Farm, MixendenRef B3129
Owners and tenants have included

Binns's: T. & J. Binns & CompanyRef B2326
Wire manufacturers.

Partners Thomas Binns and John Binns worked as wire drawers with Sharp & Brown before taking over the business and establishing T. & J. Binns & Company.

They employed 26 men [1861].

Thomas's sons William & Samuel also worked in the business [1861].

By 1871, John's son Alfred had become a partner in the company and the business became J. & A. Binns Limited.

They moved to West Mount Mills, Halifax [1874]

Binns's: Thomas Binns & Company LimitedRef B2104
Silk manufacturers established by Thomas Binns. They were at Clifton Bridge Mill, Brighouse [1923]

Binns Top, SouthowramRef B209
Area between Southowram and Cromwellbottom.

A farm – Binns Top – is also recorded

Binroyd, NorlandRef B109

Bintcliffe ...Ref B1927
The entries for people & families with the surname Bintcliffe are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Bintley, JobRef B97
[1813-1???] Born in Almondbury.

He was a civil engineer & surveyor.

In [Q1] 1871, he married Jane Thornton at Horton Lane Chapel, Bradford.


Jane was the daughter of
John Thornton
 

Children:

  1. Sarah Edith [1872-1???] who was born in Kendal, Westmorland, brought up by her aunt Mrs Masser, & married John Atkinson

Bintliff, Alfred GrundyRef B2730
[1840-1900] Son of Gershom Bintliff.

Born in Halifax (probably Salterhebble).

As a child, he was taken to Utica, New York with his family [1841].

After his father's death [1852], the family moved to Monroe, WI (Wisconsin).

He was a labourer working on the Ellis Farm in Exeter, WI [1860] / a tinsmith / an artist / a soldier.

Like other members of the family, he was involved in the American Civil War. He was the first of the four sons to volunteer for the Union army [19th September 1861] and served with the 5th WI Artillery.

He lived in Janesville, WI, USA.

He died in Rock County, WI [19th April 1900]

Bintliff, GershomRef B680
[1798-1852] Of Halifax.

Son of James Bintcliffe.

On 23rd July 1821, he married Maria Hanson in Halifax.

Both families had a long military tradition.

Children:

  1. Mary Robinson [born 30th April 1822]
  2. Caroline [born 31st March 1823]
  3. James
  4. William [born 21st May 1826]
  5. Thomas
  6. Gershom
  7. Maria [born 11th September 1831]
  8. Joshua Frederick [1834-1836]
  9. Martha Ann [born 3rd July 1836]
  10. Alfred Grundy

All the children were born in Halifax.

Gershom, Maria and 2 of their sons – Gershom and Alfred – and 2 daughters, emigrated from Salterhebble to America in 1841. His eldest son James, Thomas, and another sibling followed in 1842.

The family originally settled in Utica, New York State.

Gershom died 16th August 1852.

The Oneida Weekly Herald [17th August 1852] reported his death


Accidental Poisoning

On Sunday afternoon, Gersham Bintliff, residing on Cooper Street in this city, feeling unwell, prepared to take some medicine, but unfortunately mistook a solution of corrosive sublimate for what he desired.

He discovered his mistake soon after taking the poison, and sent for a physician, before whose arrival he commenced vomiting blood – from the rapid action of the poison.

Remedies were applied, but they were ineffectual, and he died yesterday forenoon

 

After his death, Maria moved west to live with one of her daughters

Bintliff, GershomRef B684
[1830-1911] Son of Gershom Bintliff.

Born 22nd September 1830.

In 1841, he emigrated to America with his parents and siblings.

Like other members of the family, he was involved in the American Civil War.

He later moved to Wisconsin where he married.

He and his wife moved on and settled in Ashland, MN.

In 1871, they moved to Minneapolis and became active in the local church.

He died on 23rd July 1911.

One of their sons, Charles Joseph I founded the Bintliff Manufacturing Company in Minneapolis in 1885. The company went out of business in the 1930s.

His grandson, Charles Addison Bintliff II, and 8-year-old great-grandson Charles Joseph Bintliff III [1917-1998] gave the family heirloom mite box to their local church in 1925

Bintliff, JamesRef B683
[1783-1847] Son of James Bintcliffe

He was a corn and flour dealer in Halifax [1837] / a shopkeeper at King Cross [1840].

In 1802, he married (1) Mary Sladdin in Halifax.

In 1836, he married (2) Hannah Fletcher in Halifax

Bintliff, General JamesRef B681
[1824-1901] Eldest son of Gershom.

Born in Halifax [1st November 1824].

At the age of 15, he became clerk in a lawyer's office at Halifax. He later became a bookkeeper for the Halifax & Wakefield Canal Company.

In 1842, he followed his parents to America. He was a business partner with his father-in-law.

In 1847, he married Harriet Snook in New York.

Children:

  1. child – who died before 1900
  2. child – who died before 1900
  3. Edward Hawkins [b 1849]
  4. Ida M. [b 1855]
  5. James William [b 1858]
  6. Helen (Nellie) [b 1861]

In 1851, he went to farm in Green County, Wisconsin. He was later Cashier of the Bank of Monroe. In 1856, he was elected Register of Deeds of Green County. In 1859, he was admitted to the bar in Green County. In 1860, he bought an interest in the county's leading newspaper, the Monroe Sentinel, and in 1862, he became sole proprietor. He was publisher and proprietor of the Darlington Republican

He died 16th March 1901

Bintliff, Thomas H.Ref B682
[1828-1862] Son of Gershom.

Born in Halifax.

In 1841/1842, he and his family emigrated to America.

He was killed in the Civil War

Birch ...Ref B388
The entries for people & families with the surname Birch are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Birch Dene, WheatleyRef B1490
House. Recorded in 1907

See Edwin Turner and George Edwin Turner

Birch Farm, SowerbyRef B483
See Elkanah Horton

Birch's photographersRef B1995
Halifax photographic business, established around 1948 by Leonard F. Birch and his son, Lenny, at their Leoné Studios, 27 Rhodes Street, Halifax.

About 1951, the business moved to London, and they had a studio in Albemarle Street, Piccadilly

Birchall, M. M.Ref B2673
[19??-19??]
BA, LTh.

Curate at Sowerby [1956]

BirchcliffeRef B67
Area of Hebden Bridge.

The name is recorded as Burstcliffe [1608], Barstcliffe [1634], Burscliffe [1638], and Birkscliff Shroggs [1776].

The original name Burstcliffe, implies that the area was cracked or disturbed and liable to landslides.

Note the large 19th century retaining wall on your right as you go north-east from Hebden Bridge to Keighley.

See William Cockcroft

Birchcliffe BaptistsRef B68
A group of General Baptists at Hebden Bridge, formed by Dan Taylor. They opened the original Birchcliffe Chapel in 1764. The final chapel closed in 1974.

See Jonathan Horsfall

Birchcliffe Centre, Hebden BridgeRef B1820
A collection of offices and studios owned by Pennine Heritage. The building was the former Birchcliffe Baptist Church.

See Pennine Heritage

Birchcliffe Road Toll Bar, Hebden BridgeRef B818
Toll gate on Birchcliffe Road built in 18?? It was discontinued around 1878

Birchcliffe water, Hebden BridgeRef B1779
The water from a number of natural springs was collected in a tank behind Birchcliffe Chapel and used by the local community until the 1980s

Birchen Lee Carr, MytholmroydRef B360
Or Birchenlee Carr. Raw Lane.

Mid-17th century yeoman clothier's through-passage house, and barn with datestone SC 1886

The house and the barn are on the English Heritage Buildings at Risk Register.

It has been described as

one of the finest examples of a yeoman clothier's house in West Yorkshire

In 2007, it was sold at auction for £347,000.

A bid has been made [2008] to demolish and extend the outbuildings to provide accommodation on site to enable the renovation and restoration of the house

Birchenough, JamesRef B1572
[1873-1???] Born in Mixenden.

He was a millhand of Furnace Yard, Shelf [1895] / a stone miner [1901] / a coal miner [1911].

In [Q1] 1895, he married Leah Ann Robertshaw [1871-1???] at St Michael's Church, Shelf.


Leah Ann, a weaver of Furnace Yard, Shelf, was born in Shelf, the daughter of Thomas Wilkinson Robertshaw, grocer
 

Children:

  1. twins Joe
  2. Jane [1896-1905]
  3. Eddie [b 1898]
  4. Willie [b 1900]
  5. Annie [b 1905]
  6. Clara [b 1910]

The family lived at

  • 12 Northowram Green, Northowram [1901]
  • 4 Towngate, Northowram [1911]
  • 5 Tenterfield Terrace, Northowram [1918]

Birchenough, JoeRef B1649
[1896-1965] MM.

Son of James Birchenough.

He was a member of St Matthew's Church, Northowram & Choir / assistant secretary to the Sunday School / a worsted spinner [1911] / a banksman at Brooke's, Lightcliffe.

During World War I, he joined up [4/1915], and he served as a Sergeant with the West Riding Regiment.

He was drafted to France [January 1917].

He was repatriated with shrapnel in the head [November 1917], returning to France [early 1918].

He received 5 recommendation for the honour. He was awarded the Military Medal [1918]


for great bravery & devotion to duty as company runner during the operations on 28th September 1918. This soldier had to constantly cross the canal and carry messages to the forward platoon, under direct observation and machine gun fire, and never failed to take all the risks and promptly delivered his messages. During the early part of the attack, this was the only means of communication, and the work was vital
 

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [16th November 1918].

He survived the War.

A Joe Birchenough died in Halifax [Q4 1965] (aged 70) 

Bird, AdamRef B1348
[1781-1845] He was a market gardener [1807].

On 12th May 1817, he married Martha at Halifax Parish Church.


Martha was the widow of
Michael Tate
 

Bird, Albert ThomasRef B1266
[1879-1916] Son of Eli Charles Bird, plumber.

Born in Kensington, Middlesex.

He was a Lance Corporal at Halifax Barracks, Gibbet Street [1911] / a postman of Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax [1911].

In [Q2] 1912, he married Florence Amelia Shaw [1889-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Florence Amelia, of Rochdale Road, Halifax, was the daughter of James Shaw, (retired) 
 

Child: Walter Henry [b 1913]

They lived at

  • 54 Rochdale Road, King Cross, Halifax
  • 30 Shaw Street, Halifax
  • 29 Walker Street, King Cross, Halifax

He enlisted at Dalton [1897].

He was in Malta [February 1898 to September 1898] / in the Boer War in South Africa [December 1899 to February 1902] / in India [March 1902 to November 1905] / discharged at the end of his term of service at Halifax [December  1911].

He was awarded

  • the Queen's South Africa medal & clasps: Paardeburg,  Driefontein, Relief of Kimberley & Transvaal
  • the King's South Africa medal & clasps: South Africa  1901, South Africa 1902

He joined the Army Reserves [July 1912].

During World War I, he was mobilised [5th August 1914], and served with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He survived engagements at Mons [August 1914], but was wounded in the left hand at Hill 60 [April 1915].

He was promoted to Acting Sergeant [February 1916].

He published a poem Tommy Atkins's Challenge in the Halifax Courier [20th February 1916].

He was killed on the Somme [12th October 1916] (aged 37).

The Halifax Courier [28th October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, (possibly) on the Memorial at Halifax Butchers' Association, and on the Memorial at Halifax Post Office

Bird, Rev G. GarmosonsRef B2366
[18??-18??]
BA.

Clergyman at Illingworth [1861]

Bird, JamesRef B594
[1887-1917] Son of William Bird.

Born in Halifax.

He was a labourer (unemployed) [1911] / a worker in the woollen industry [1916].

On 23rd December 1911, he married Hannah Warner [1876-19??] in Halifax.


Hannah was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Ada [b 1912]
  2. Walter [b 1913]
  3. William Henry [b 1916]

They lived at

  • 2 Pollard Street North, Charlestown Road [1911]
  • 15 Park Street, Sowerby Bridge [1916]
  • 7 Howarth's Buildings, Halifax
  • Pineberry Court, Southowram Bank

During World War I, he enlisted [7th September 1916] he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to France [29th December 1916].

He was killed in action at Monchy le Preux, Arras [25th April 1917].

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother William Henry also died in the War

Bird, WilliamRef B629
[1856-1937] Born in Bailiff Bridge.

He was a labourer [1885] / a brass polisher [1911]

On 28th November 1885, he married Sarah Jane Pickles [1853-1897] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Bradford
 

Children:

  1. James
  2. William Henry

They lived at 16 Morpeth Street, Charlestown Road [1911].

Both sons were killed in World War I

Bird, William HenryRef B596
[1888-1917] Son of William Bird.

Born in Halifax.

He lived at 2 Pollard Street North, Charlestown Road.

During World War I, he enlisted [19th March 1909] with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to France [19th August 1916] and was transferred to serve as a Corporal York & Lancaster Regiment [3rd September 1916].

He was killed in action [12th June 1917].

He is remembered on the Loos Memorial, France [Grave Ref 105 & 106], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at United Reformed Church, Carlton Street.

His brother James also died in the War

Birdcage, GodleyRef B1111
Area of Beacon Hill Road, Halifax around Godley and the top of Old Bank.

The name may imply early links with Falconry

Birdcage, SkircoatRef B111
Area of Halifax to the south of Skircoat Moor.

The name may imply early links with Falconry

Birdholme, ColeyRef B2658
An area of Coley

Birds RoydRef B376
Area of Rastrick just south of the Calder.

The name is a corruption of Brigroyd, the clearing by the bridge

Birds Royd House, RastrickRef B1804
Built around 1895.

A reservoir in the grounds served the Calder Dye Works.

The house was demolished in the 1950s

Birds Royd House Reservoir, RastrickRef B1861
A reservoir in the grounds of Birds Royd House, Rastrick served the Calder Dye Works

Birdwhistle, WilliamRef B2644
[1???-18??]
In 1822, he and Mrs Leyland were recorded at a
Lancasterian School in Halifax

Birk's Lane End BarRef B755
Toll gate

Birkbeck, HenryRef B1299
[1873-19??]
He was a brick yard labourer [1911].

In [Q3] 1901, he married Minnie Rushworth in Halifax.


Minnie was the daughter of
Abraham Crowther Rushworth She was a warper (worsted) [1911]
 

Children:

  1. (possibly) Minnie [1902-1904]

In 1911, they were living at 3 West View, Boothtown with Minnie's brother Tom Rushworth

Birkbeck, J.Ref B1537
[18??-19??] Farmer at Hunger Hill Farm, Queensbury.

In April 1889, he was declared bankrupt

Birkby & KellettRef B1992
Formed in 1863 by Henry Birkby and Mr Kellett. In 1867, the partnership ended

Birkby Hall, CliftonRef B1806
Birkby Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Birkby, HarryRef B1395
[1894-1915]
Son of Mary Jane & Joe Birkby of 25 South Street, West Parade, Halifax.

Born in Moor End, Cleckheaton.

He was educated at Trinity School, Halifax.

He lived at 16 Allerton Place, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed on Left Sector of the Ypres Salient [21st November 1915] (aged 21).

He was buried at Talana Farm Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III E 5].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax

Birkby, HenryRef B956
[18??-19??]
Partner in
Birkby & Kellett. In 1867, he established the Storr Hill Brickworks. In 1876, he served on the local council at Wyke

Birkby House, LightcliffeRef B3327
Owners and tenants have included

Birkby, JohnRef B415
[17??-18??]
Cotton and wool
card makers at Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1809]

Birkby, JohnRef B2349
[18??-18??]
Strap-fastener manufacturer at
Spring Bank Saw Mill, Brighouse [1874]

Birkby MoorRef B1177
Popular carpet design produced by Firth's Carpets, Bailiff Bridge

Birkby, RonnieRef B1652
[1922-1944]
Son of Ann & James Birkby of 26 Crestfield Avenue, Elland.

He was educated at Rastrick Grammar School / employed by Wilkinson's of Blackley.

During World War II, he enlisted [1940], and served as a Sergeant (Wireless Operator / Air Gunner)  with the 214th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 12th September 1944.

He was buried at Calais Southern Cemetery, France [Grave Ref R 8].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Rastrick Grammar School

Birkdale Farm, BirkhouseRef B1805
Mid 17th century farm and cottages

Birkenhead, Hebden BridgeRef B265
A popular 19th century name for the Royd Terrace and Garden Square area around Buttress Brink

Birkenshaw, JohnRef B1581
[18??-1???] He was an Inspector with Halifax Borough Police.

Recorded in 1876, when he and William Holmes were indicted for feloniously receiving stolen money.

They were found Not Guilty and were acquitted

Birkett, Albert EdwardRef B519
[1876-19??] Born in Nottingham.

He was a shop keeper [1910].

On 30th July 1910, he married Gertrude Goodyear at Coley Church.


Gertrude was the daughter of
Luke Goodyear
 

After their marriage, the couple went to live in Sheffield

Birkhead's CharityRef B1154
In his will of 1638, William Birkhead gave £5 which was to be used for charitable purposes in Lightcliffe and Hipperholme and £5 which was to be paid yearly to the poor of Rastrick and Brighouse. He gave the money in trust to Samuel Hoyle and Robert Hargreaves.

Birkhead, GeorgeRef B1502
[1796-1???]
He was a woollen weaver [1841]

He (possibly) married Sarah.

Children:

  1. Charles [bapt 6th October 1816] who was a woollen spinner [1841]
  2. Mary [b 1821]
  3. Martha [b 1822]
  4. George [b 1825]

The family lived at Long Heyes, Elland [1841].

A Sarah Birkhead, the wife of George Birkhead of Long Heyes in Elland, died 25th December 1839 (aged 56 years) 

She was buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: O1] with John Birkhead

Birkhead, George TaylorRef B6280
[1875-1918]
Son of
Turner Birkhead.

Born in Stainland.

He was a bricklayer at mine [1911]

In [Q4] 1913, he married Alice Moran in Halifax.

He died when James Moran struck him with a bayonet after finding Birkhead with Moran's wife [9th June 1918]

The blow severed the jugular vein and Birkhead died


Question: Does anyone know if James and George were brothers-in-law?

 

Birkhead, JohnRef B1477
[1814-1883] Born in Elland.

He was a woollen spinner [1841, 1851] / a woollen cloth manufacturer [1871] / a woollen manufacturer employing 4 men & 11 women [1881].

Around 1836, he married Elizabeth [1815-1???].


Elizabeth was born in Elland
 

Children:

  1. Turner [b 1836]
  2. Thomas [b 1836] who was a woollen piecer [1851]
  3. Eliza [1838-3rd August 1855] who was a woollen piecer  [1851]
  4. Joseph [b 1840]
  5. James [b 1840] who was a woollen piecer [1851]
  6. Ramsden who died 1842 (aged 5 months & 13 days)   
  7. Charlotte [b 1843] who was a nurse [1851], a wool warper  [1871, 1881] & married Samuel Jessop
  8. George [b 1847]
  9. John [b 1851] who was a cotton waste dealer [1871]
  10. Sarah [b 1852] who was a wool weaver power loom [1871] &  married Thomas Henry Fitton
  11. Arthur [b 1856] who was a wool slubber's assistant [1871]

They lived at

  • Long Heyes, Elland [1841]
  • Bank Bottom, Elland-cum-Greetland [1851]
  • Castlegate, Aspinall Buildings, Elland-cum-Greetland [1871]
  • Castlegate, Elland-cum-Greetland [1881]

Living with them [in 1881] were widowed daughter Sarah & her daughters.

Living with the widowed Elizabeth [in 1891] were widowed daughter Charlotte, & widowed daughter Sarah (milliner)  & her daughters.

GREET.METH was buried at Ember of the Family [Grave Ref: O1], with Sarah Birkhead & Elijah Howe.

John died Q4 1883 (aged 69).

Elizabeth died Q2 1892 (aged 76).

Their burial places are not known

Birkhead, JosephRef B1580
[1881-1917]
Son of Mary Hannah (née Kershaw) [1858-1935] & Arthur Birkhead [1855-1940] from Elland.

Born in Elland.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the 274th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He died 18th September 1917 (aged 36).

He was buried at Kandahar Farm Cemetery, Heuvelland, Belgium [Grave Ref II G 21]

Birkhead, RatcliffeRef B1761
[18??-19??]
Printer at
Silver Street, Halifax [1905]

Birkhead, TurnerRef B1445
[1848-19??] Born in Long Heys Farm, Elland.

He was a grease extractor (woollen) [1881] / a night watchman (dyeworks) [1911].

In [Q4] 1874, he married Nancy Jane Taylor [1855-19??] in Halifax.


Nancy was born in Slaithwaite
 

Children:

  1. George Taylor (Birkhead)
  2. Edgar [b 1878]
  3. Ernest [b 1881]
  4. Clara [b 1892] who was a woollen weaver [1911]

They lived at

  • Brook Dentons Row, Stainland with Old Lindley [1881]
  • 23 Turnpike Street, Elland [1911]

Living with them [in 1911] were grandsons Walter Birkhead [b  1901] & Edgar Stanley Birkhead [b 1903]

Birkhead, WilliamRef B1148
[15??-16??]
Of Brookfoot, Southowram. He established
Birkhead's Charity by his will of 1638

BirkhouseRef B496
Area of Bailiff Bridge / Clifton.

There are a number of 17th century buildings in the area, including Birkdale Farm, Lower Birkhouse Cottage and Upper Birkhouse Farm

Birkhouse Farm, CliftonRef B342

This is discussed in the book Down the Acres

See Birkhouse, Brighouse, Birkhouse Lane, Bailiff Bridge, Birkhouse Road, Brighouse, Birkhouse, Lower Birkhouse Cottage, Brighouse and Upper Birkhouse Farm, Bailiff Bridge

Birkin, Adam deRef B1138
[11??-1185]
See
Adam son of Peter de Birkin

Birkin, JosephRef B5760
[1815-1859]
Of Brighouse.

He married Hannah.

Children:

  1. Joseph [1845-1887]
  2. Elizabeth [1845] who died aged 2 months
  3. John Fawcett [1858-1859] who died aged 5 months
  4. Thomas

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Birkin, Roger deRef B1140
[11??-1???]
Aka Roger son of Adam son of Peter

Son of Adam son of Peter de Birkin.

He married Matilda.


Matilda was the daughter of Roger de Tong

In a grant [1189-1190], Roger de Tong gave to Matilda on her marriage, his manor of Over Shitlington

 

In an agreement in 1196, Thomas son of Matthew de Horbury granted Roger de Birkin, for an exchange of other lands that they had made, 80 oaks in their common wood of Shitlington. This was witnessed by Reginald son of Elias [EYC Vol. 8 No. 151].

In an agreement a little later [1196-1202] Roger son of Adam son of Peter demised to Thomas son of Matthew de Horbury, for a term of two years, all his land of Shitlington and Midgley, and 32 acres for a term of ten years. This was witnessed by Richard son of Jordan [EYC Vol. 8 No. 152]. In this agreement, Roger is called Roger son of Adam son of Peter, probably to demonstrate his inherited right to the land.

See Richard son of Jordan de Thornhill

Birkin, ThomasRef B3411
[1???-1???]
Son of
Joseph Birkin.

He married Eliza.

Children:

  1. Hannah Mary [b 1863] who died aged 15 weeks

Hannah Mary was buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse with her grandfather Joseph

Birks Bar, WalsdenRef B303
Hollins Road. The toll house was built in 1825 for the Todmorden Turnpike Trust. The building was later used as a butcher's shop, then a ladies' and gents' outfitters

Birks Brook, MixendenRef B1829
With the Hebble, this forms the southern boundary of Mixenden

Birks Close Farm, Norwood GreenRef B1352
Part of the property of Samuel Sunderland

In 1671, he instructed that income from the property be left to the poor of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse, the Sunderland Charity.

In April 1840, the coal beneath a part of the farm was sold. Mining revealed that a considerable part of the coal had already been

got by someone

Birks Farm, RippondenRef B3253
Royd Lane. Part of Sam Hill's Brig Royd Estate. There were houses here in the early 17th century.

Owners and tenants have included

Birks HallRef B556
There are several places with this name

Birks Hall Bridge, WalsdenRef B3112
St Peter's Gate. Bridge #35 over the Rochdale Canal

Birks Hall Convalescent HomeRef B1734
Birks Hall Lane. Recorded in 1905

Birks Hall, OvendenRef B403
Brackenbed Lane.

Rebuilt about 1699.

Owners and tenants have included

Mrs Anne Brooksbank died here.

On 19th October 1920, The Halifax Weekly Courier reported that it was proposed to convert the unoccupied portion of Birks Hall into a habitable dwelling or dwellings.

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

It was demolished in 1937. Shroggs Road Tip now occupies the site. The drive can still be seen

Birks Hall, PellonRef B112
Area of Halifax on the left of Shroggs Road going from Lee Bridge to Wheatley.

Birks Hall House stood on the Pellon side of the valley

Birks Hall tipRef B252
Aka Shroggs Road Tip

Birks Hall, WalsdenRef B2912

Birks Hall Wood ReservoirRef B1856
Fed by water from the springs in Birks Wood. The reservoir stored 500 gallons of water. The water was carried from here by lead pipes to Gibbet Hill Reservoir.

No longer exists

See Birks hall

Birks, Hannah RawsonRef B1336
[1846-1925] Of Sheffield.

She married Louis John Crossley.

She died at Holywell Hall, Stainland

Birks House, WalsdenRef B998
Owners and tenants have included

Birks, Rev Martin J.Ref B542
[18??-19??]
Minister at
Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland [1890]

Birks Mills Lock, WalsdenRef B1270
Aka Travis Mill Lock

Birks Royd, SouthowramRef B406
Church Lane.

House.

Owners and tenants have included

An advert for the property appeared [2nd January 1875]


Sale by Private Contract for Mr. Samuel Thompson, the Owner, Birks Royd, Southowram, 5 acres containing 13 feet of Riven stone with open Quarry, also substantial house known as Birks Royd and 6 cottages within 80 yards of the house and stables. Of interest to Quarry Owners, Stone Merchants and Others
 

See Birks Royd Quarry, Southowram

Birks, Samuel JohnRef B511
[1821-1854] He was a grocer working for John Jeffery at 3 and 4 Southgate, Halifax [1841].

In [Q4] 1843, he (possibly) married Ellen Bennett Witchell at Cheltenham. Children:

  1. Lucy [1843-1845]
  2. Samuel [1846-1850]
  3. Martha [1848-1850]

Samuel John died 14th May 1854 (aged 33).

He & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4254] with Samuel John's sister Elizabeth Binks [1819-1877]

Birks Top, SouthowramRef B1802
House off Church Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Birks, Rev WilliamRef B1212
[1829-1901]
Born in Tideswell, Nottinghamshire.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1861]

Birks Wood, OvendenRef B4001

See Birks Hall Wood Reservoir

Birrell, Sir JamesRef B1523
[19??-] He was Chief Executive of the Halifax Building Society [1999-1993]

Birstall, West YorkshireRef B3489
District of Leeds.

See Brookroyd, Birstall, Oakwell Hall, Birstall and Rydings, Birstall

Birt, Daphne Marjorie HildaRef B1036
[1???-19??]
Daughter of William George Birt of Kensington. She was the second wife of
Henry Charles Sorrell Priestley Edwards

Birtles, StanleyRef B1474
[19??-19??] He served during World War II.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Michael's & All Angels' Church, Shelf

Birtwhistle ...Ref B315
The entries for people & families with the surname Birtwhistle are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Birtwhistle & HutchinsonRef B2327
Proprietors of the Halifax Courier [1874]. They were then at 7 Portland Street, Halifax

Birtwhistle's: T. & W. BirtwhistleRef B2110
19th century printers, booksellers, stationers and account book manufacturers.

They were at 18-22 Northgate, Halifax [1863], and at 31 Northgate [1874].

Partners included Thomas Birtwhistle and William Birtwhistle and.

See Jane Ann Hodgson

Bischoff, Wriedt WillieRef B1661
[1899-1918] He was an orphan born in Islington.

He lived with his aunt, Mrs Booth, at 12 Commercial Street, Elland.

He was a member of Elland Parish Church Sunday School / employed by Hanson Lee & Sons at South Lane Mills, Elland.

During World War I, he enlisted [April 1917] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment.

He was killed in action [6th September 1918] (aged 19).

He was buried at La Targette British Cemetery, Neuville-St. Vaast, France [Grave Ref III C 3].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland

Biscombe, HannahRef B926
[1???-18??]
She ran a
private school in Halifax [around 1835]

Bishop, AlfredRef B875
[1882-1817] Born in Dringhouses, York.

During World War I, and he served as a Gunner with the 188th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He died of wounds [2nd October 1917].

He was buried at Locre Hospice Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III B 15].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

Bishop, Rev E. De J.Ref B1314
[18??-19??]
Vicar of
St John the Divine, Rastrick.

He left in 1917 to become vicar of St John's Church, Upper Thong

Bishop, Norman MagsonRef B551
[1889-1949] Son of Thomas Bishop.

Born in Huddersfield.

He was an instrument maker [1913].

In [Q4] 1913, he married Bertha Dyson in Halifax

Children:

  1. Betty who married Paddy
  2. Hugh who married Doris

The couple died in Bolton: Norman [2nd December 1949]; Bertha [12th December 1951]

Bishop, R.Ref B997
[18??-19??] Beerhouse keeper at Ambler Thorn.

In August 1882, he went into liquidation

Bishop, ThomasRef B537
[1855-1890] Son of William Bishop.

Born in Ovenden.

He was a domestic gardener [1871] / a gardener [1878].

In [Q2] 1878, he married Emma Magson in Halifax.


Emma was the daughter of Samuel Magson
 

Children:

  1. Wilfred Hodson
  2. Norman Magson

Thomas died 31st December 1890 (aged 35).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 348]

In 1892, Emma married (2) Robert Jacobs.

Emma & Robert were also buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 348]

Bishop, Wilfred HodsonRef B538
[1879-1954] Son of Thomas Bishop.

Born in Ovenden.

He was an iron planer in a woodworking shop [1902].

In [Q1] 1902, he married Sarah Elizabeth Russell [1880-1968] in Halifax.


Sarah Elizabeth was born in Bradford
 

Children:

  1. child

Bishop, WilliamRef B687
[1820-1891] Born in Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire.

He was a carter [1851] / a domestic coachman [1871] / a general shopkeeper [1881].

In [Q2] 1846, he married (1) Mary Ann Lynch [1825-1870] in Manchester.


Mary Ann was born in Manchester
 

Children:

  1. William Charles [b Staffordshire 1849; d Halifax 1851]
  2. Thomas

They lived at

  • 21 Dobby Hall, Halifax [1851]
  • Providence Cottage, Halifax [1871]
  • 5 St John's Lane, Halifax [1881]

Mary Ann died 7th December 1870 (aged 45).

In [Q1] 1871, he married (2) Mary Maud in Halifax.


Mary was born in Halifax
 

William died 15th April 1891 (aged 71).

He & Mary Ann were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1113]

Bissell, Arthur WilliamRef B2971
[1871-1943] Born in Handsworth, Warwickshire.

He was Assistant Manager at Wallasey Gas Works, Birkenhead.

He was appointed the Gas Works manager at Sowerby Bridge [January 1902] and took on the post on 1st April 1902 at an annual income of £200. He retired [March 1936].

On 29th August 1900, he married Jessie Pierce [1877-1965] in Bridgnorth, Shropshire.


Jessie was born in Birmingham [4th July 1877] the daughter of Betsy Pierce [1839-7th March 1925]

Jessie worked as a VAD nurse at Crow Wood Hospital, Sowerby Bridge

 

Children:

  1. Hilda Muriel [17th October 1901-1983] who married  William Robert Bates
  2. Frank William [1913-1972]
  3. John Stanley [1919-12th March 2015]

Arthur and Jessie arrived from Wallasey and first stayed at Willow Hall before moving to 6 Beech Villas, Sowerby Bridge [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was Jessie's mother Betsy Pierce (aged 65).

The couple were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

Bissell, John E.Ref B1651
[1???-18??]
Master of Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Worcester and of
Halifax Grammar School. He published a volume of Poems [1861]

Bissington, RichardRef B2998
[1801-1876]
Baptised at Southampton [14th November 1801].

He was a hat maker at 23 Crown Street, Halifax [1837] / a hat maker at 14 Corn Market, Halifax [1842]

In [Q1] 1840, he married Maria Kidder [1805-1890] in Birmingham.

Children:

  1. Edward [1844-1910] who was a hatter [1876]

He died at Leeds [14th March 1876].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £6,000. Probate was granted to his widow Maria, son Edward, and John William Middleton (gentleman) 

Bit by Bit House, WarleyRef B3119
A popular name for Rose Cottage, Warley

Black, Albert EdwardRef B800
[1883-1950] Son of William Black, a saw miller.

He was a saw miller [1916] / a member of the Halifax Art Society.

He had his Fine Art Galleries at George Street, Halifax.

On 10th August 1916, he married Catherine Margaret Duncan at Halifax Parish Church.


Catherine Margaret was the daughter of Joseph Rideal Duncan
 

Child: Monica

Black Boy Farm, HalifaxRef B475
Northowram / Claremount.

Owners and tenants have included

Black Boy House, ClaremountRef B1510
Blake Hill.

Dr Crippen, the murderer, lived here for a time.

Ernest John Christie and family lived here. His son, John Reginald Halliday Christie, the serial killer, was born here.

It was also known as The Black Boy Inn.

Other owners and tenants have included

It is now known as Black Boy Farm

Black BrookRef B1758
Aka Blackburn.

The stream flows from Moss Moor Edge [1,500 ft above sea-level], down the Blackburn Valley, where it met Holywell Brook, and through West Vale and Brow Bridge and joins the Calder.

The Brook flowed past many of the mills in West Vale, including Bower's Mill, Barkisland, Bradley Mill, Stainland, Brigg Royd Mill, West Vale, Brook's Mill, West Vale, Brow Bridge Mill, Elland, Outram's Mill, Firth House Mills, Stainland, Gatehead Mill, Stainland, Greetland Dye Works, Ingwood Mills, Stainland, North Dean Mill, West Vale, Onecliffe Mill, West Vale, Prospect Mill, West Vale, Victoria Mills, West Vale and West Vale Mills although its speed and volume meant that it was unsuitable for providing water-power to the mills.

The bridge at Brow Bridge crosses the Brook and was built in 1770

Jagger Bridge crosses the brook

Black Bull Farm, CliftonRef B715
Towngate. Parts of the building are from the 17th century.

Until 1933, this was the Black Bull pub

Black Castle Clough Bridge, RippondenRef B712
Bridge over Black Castle Clough, Ripponden. An inscription indicates that this was reconstructed in 1932

Black Castle Clough, RippondenRef B1740
See Black Castle Clough Bridge

Black Castle Drain, Soyland MoorRef B2668

Black Cat Billiard Hall, TodmordenRef B1610
Halifax Road. Stood next to Albion Mill. The purpose-built hall opened on 15th June 1911. Demolished in 199? The Co-operative Society supermarket stands on the site

Black, CharlesRef B872
[18??-1917]
Son of Mrs B. Black of Spring Head, Heptonstall.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion Cheshire Regiment.

He died 20th February 1917.

He was buried at Heptonstall Slack Baptist Cemetery [801]

Black Clough, HeptonstallRef B1766
At the foot of Black Hameldon Hill.

A local folk-tale tells that ...

In 1689, Isabella Shaw and Margaret Shuttleworth were travelling home from Heptonstall to Trawden. In the snowstorm, the women fell down Black Clough and died. Their bodies were found when the snow melted. One of the women had clung to a tree, but the bough broke and she was found with the branch in her hand.

It is said that a curse was laid on the tree, and only one tree has ever grown in the clough

Black Death in CalderdaleRef B1607

Black Dyke Farm, HeptonstallRef B884
Heptonstall Slack. Early 17th century house

Black Dyke Mills Brass BandRef B620
Aka Black Dike Band, Black Dyke Band. Originally a brass and reed band made up of workers at John Foster & Son Limited [1816]. John Foster was one of the players.

In 1854, the band was in some difficulties and John Foster associated the band with the mill and it re-formed as Black Dike Mills.

The band's motto is taken from Foster's crest


JUSTUM PERFICITO NIHIL TIMETO
Act justly and fear nothing

See Brian Evans, William Lang, Samuel Longbottom, Alec Mortimer, Sir Harry Mortimer, Joseph Weston Nicholl, Arthur O. Pearce, Ernest Edgar Shaw and Percy Shaw

Black Field Dam, WainstallsRef B3520
Aka Old Reservoir. Recorded in 1834, when it was north of Spring Mill, Wainstalls

Black Field House, SoylandRef B3010
Thomas Lees and his family lived here [1841].

In 1841, his wife, Rachel, was a schoolmistress at Black Field House School here, and her son, Thomas Wolstenholme was an assistant at the school.

See Little Britain, Ripponden

Black Gress, RastrickRef B535
The black steps stepping-stones which allowed people on foot to cross the Calder at Snake Hill. 2 fulling mills are recorded here.

See Grees

Black Hameldon HillRef B565
Aka Black Hambledon. At the far west of Calderdale.

The name uses the element hamel and means a scarred hill.

On 19th February 1945, a US B-24 Liberator based in Norfolk was flying over the hill in misty weather, bound for Liverpool. The pilot mistook Burnley and Accrington for Liverpool and flew towards the hill. Realising the mistake, he tried to climb but the aircraft struck the hill and broke into 2. 5 airmen were killed, 3 died later, and 3 others were injured.

See Black Clough, Heptonstall

Black Horse FarmRef B201
Aka Nether House, Hove Edge

Black House Farm, IllingworthRef B7751

Black House Reservoirs, SoylandRef B1858
2 reservoirs. Fed by Black House Springs. Capacity 5,850,000 gallons.

In December 1905, £2,000 was borrowed to make the reservoir watertight. Up to that time, the cost of the reservoir was £15,750

Black House Springs, SoylandRef B1812
The springs feed Black House Reservoir

Black, Rev JamesRef B244
[1834-1901] MA.

Unitarian Minister at Stockport and at Todmorden.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Emily Kezia

He died in London

Black, JamesRef B1175
[1869-1???] Born in Partick, Lanarkshire.

He was a joiner [1911].

He married 1869-1???..


Rebecca was born in Londonderry
 

Children:

  1. James
  2. Lauchlan

The family lived at 5 Back South Street, Wardle, Rochdale [1911].

Both sons died in World War I

Black, JamesRef B774
[1891-1918] Son of James Black.

Born in Glasgow

He was a velveteen finisher [1911] / employed in a dye works at Littleborough.

In [Q3] 1914, he married Mary Alice Fielden in Todmorden.

Children:

  1. Herbert [b 1917]
  2. James [b 1918]

The family lived at 2 Martin Street, Shade.

He was a Territorial [1909], and during World War I, he was called-up [4th August 1914]. He he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He went to Egypt [1914] and then to France [1918].

He was killed in action [12th August 1918] (aged 29).

The Todmorden & District News [20th September 1918] reported his death and the Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [27th September 1918] published his photograph.

He was buried at Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul, France [Special Mem 9].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

His brother Lauchlan Love also died in the War

Black, JeremiahRef B2581
[1849-1917]
Born in Ireland.

He was head silk dresser in Brighouse [1881] / President of the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited  [1881-1887].

In 1871, he married Mary Brook [1852-1???] from Lightcliffe, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Mary Ellen [b 1872]
  2. Albert Ernest [b 1873]
  3. Mary Elizabeth [b 1875]
  4. Archibald Thomas [b 1876]
  5. Maggie Black [b 1880]

The family lived at 70 Bonegate Road, Hipperholme with Brighouse [1881]

Black, Lauchlan LoveRef B790
[1893-1915] Son of James Black.

Born in Belfast.

He was a cotton & woollen worker [1911] / living at 6 Fig Street, Lydgate [1914].

On 4th April 1914, he married Rosa Jane Gibson [1893-19??] at Clough Foot Congregational Church


Rosa Jane was born in Todmorden
 

There are no records of any children.

During World War I, he enlisted in Rochdale and served as a Private with the 1st/6th (Rochdale) Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died of a bullet wound to the chest [21st December 1915].

The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [18th February 1916] reported his death

He was buried at Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Turkey [Grave Ref J 3].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

His brother James also died in the War

Black Mires, OvendenRef B881
Recorded on maps produced in 1854

Black Pit Aqueduct, Hebden BridgeRef B77
Built in 1795, it carries the Rochdale Canal over the Calder where it is joined by Hebden Water. The river was widened here. There are four arches, each 25 ft wide. This is the largest structure along the route of the canal.

There is a carved stone head dated 1795 on the structure which may be intended to protect travellers from harm by the whirlpool here.

See Black Pit Lock and Black Pit, Hebden Bridge

Black Pit Bridge, Hebden BridgeRef B520
Bridge #17 on the Rochdale Canal

Black Pit, Hebden BridgeRef B1798
This is where Hebden Water joins the Calder

Black Pit Lock, Hebden BridgeRef B1276
Lock #9 on the Rochdale Canal. The lock and foot-bridge were built 1798 by William Jessop and William Crossley.

See Black Pit Aqueduct

Black Rock Farm, TodmordenRef B300
Cornholme. Home of the Baume family. The farm was demolished in the 1930s

Black SamRef B407
Nickname of Samuel Fielden

Black, StuartRef B2873
[1844-18??] Born in Tyrone, Ireland Son of Eleanor & Archibald Black [1820-1875].

He became a silk dresser in Brighouse [1871]

On 31st December 1866, he married Mary Farrar at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Nellie / Eleanor James [b 1868] who married  Thomas Edward Raby
  2. Laura [b 1870]
  3. Eliza Ann [b 1872]
  4. John Edward [b 1877]

They lived at

  • Elland Road, Brighouse [1871]
  • 2 Sun Dial Inn, Brighouse [1881, 1891]
  • 19 Bradford Road,Brighouse [1901]
  • 1 Church Gate, Brighouse [1911]

Mary was listed as a widow in the 1891 census

Black Swan Field, BrighouseRef B133

Black, W. P.Ref B993
[1???-19??]
Curate at
Brighouse [1932-1935]

Black ware potteryRef B3041
Produced by Joseph Morton at his pot ovens at Cinderhills

Black, Rev William PaulRef B1058
[1???-19??]
Vicar of
Todmorden [1942, 1952]

The Blacka family of TodmordenRef B1349

See John Richard Blacka

Blacka, Fort VincentRef B1355
[1878-19??] Son of James Blacka.

Born in Todmorden.

He was an architect [1901] / assistant surveyor [1910] / assistant examiner HM Office of.

In 1901, he married Ada.

The family lived at

  • Victoria Villas, Victoria Road, Todmorden [1891, 1901]
  • Willesden, London [1911]

See Jesse Horsfall

Blacka, JamesRef B1354
[1840-1922] Son of John Blacka.

Born in Stansfield.

In 1912, he married Alice Fort in Accrington.

Children:

  1. Arthur [1857-1860]
  2. Mary Alice [1861-1936]
  3. Ada [1863-1928] who married Jesse Horsfall
  4. Herbert [1867-1868]
  5. Frank [1868-1871]
  6. Annie [b 1870]
  7. Sarah Elizabeth [b 1873]
  8. Fort Vincent

The children were born in Todmorden.

Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Blacka, JohnRef B1351
[1819-1888] Born in Barnoldswick.

Around 1840, he married Mary Collinge [1820-1880].


Mary was born in Stipperden, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. James
  2. John Richard
  3. William [1847-1901]
  4. Alice Ann [1852-1872]
  5. Lucy Emma [b 1854]
  6. Eden Emily [b 1857]

The children were born in Stansfield.

They lived at

  • Canteen, Todmorden [1841]
  • Lower Naze Bottom [1851, 1861]
  • 22 Barker Street, Stansfield [1871]
  • 57 Blind Lane, Todmorden [1881]

Mary died 13th January 1880.

John died 6th November 1888.

The couple were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Blacka, John RichardRef B772
[1845-1923] Son of John Blacka.

Born in Stansfield.

He was a plasterer [1861] / an architect [1875] / an architect and surveyor of Todmorden and Littleborough [1881].

His work includes:

On 27th October 1875, he married Mary Elizabeth Wilkings [1851-1893] in Todmorden.


Mary Elizabeth came from Birmingham
 

Children:

  1. Vera Mary [1877-1944]
  2. Inez Louise [b 1879] who married Richard Henry Binns
  3. Walter Willkings [b 1880]
  4. Charles Henry [1884-1959]
  5. Ernest Roy [b 1893]

They lived at

Mary Elizabeth died in Todmorden in 1893.

John Richard died at 246 Palatine Road, Blackpool [22nd March 1923].

He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden.

See Blacka family of Todmorden

Blackburn ...Ref B26
The entries for people & families with the surname Blackburn are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Blackburn & BrayRef B2082
Spinners of botany and worsted yarns established in 1872 by William Blackburn and Ralph E. Bray. They were at Globe Mill, Halifax [1874] and Ellen Royd Mills, Halifax [1890, 1905]

The partnership was dissolved in 1905.

See Blackburn & Bray (Halifax) Limited

Blackburn & Bray (Halifax) LimitedRef B2482
Recorded in 1937, when they were at Billingshay Mills.

On 23rd August 1918, Clara Wild Smith committed suicide at the Mills.

See Blackburn & Bray

Blackburn & CompanyRef B2031
Stone quarrier at School Field Quarries, Rastrick [1896]

Blackburn & OrmerodRef B2989
Cotton spinners at Broadholme Mill, Brighouse, Partners included George Blackburn and Charles Jones Ormerod.

After Blackburn's death in 1870, the business was carried on by Ormerod & Sugden and then by H. & J. Sugden

Blackburn & PicklesRef B2144
Cotton spinners at Ibbotroyd Mill, Hebden Bridge [1845]

Blackburn & SutcliffeRef B2000
Dyers and blenders of Kebroyd Mills, Triangle. The business closed in December 2001

Blackburn Beck, BarkislandRef B1733
Flows down a series of cascades through Blackburn Valley

Blackburn's: Benjamin Blackburn & SonRef B1005
Established by Benjamin Blackburn.

In April 1821, his son Benjamin went to Sydney, Australia to set up a branch of the business, but he died 6 years later.

The firm evolved into William Blackburn & Son, Springwell Mills, Holbeck

Blackburn brookRef B1747
Another name for the Black Brook. Gives its name to the Blackburn Valley

Blackburn BrothersRef B2155
Slubbing dyers at Asquith Bottom Dye Works, Sowerby Bridge [1905]. Partners included Henry Blackburn.

See John William Netherwood, Clement Ogden and Charlie Robertson

Blackburn's: D. A. BlackburnRef B2128
20th century clothing manufacturer at Brunswick Mill, Hebden Bridge

Blackburn's: D. A. Blackburn & Sons LimitedRef B472
Established by David Arthur Blackburn.

Recorded in 1941

Blackburn estateRef B621
Mark Blackburn owned considerable land and property in and around Granny Hall and Slead Syke, Brighouse. It comprised around 80 acres when it was put of for sale at the Royal Hotel in 1870

Blackburn House, BarkislandRef B686
Stainland Road.

Or Blackbourne House. Owners and tenants have included

Blackburn Philanthropic Assurance Company LimitedRef B469
Recorded in 1921, when they were at Albany Chambers, Halifax and William W. Court was working a clerk

Blackburn's: Thomas Blackburn & CompanyRef B2300
Cotton spinners & doublers, and warp manufacturers.

They were at:

Partners included Samuel Shepherd, George Whiteley, John Blackburn, and Joseph Blackburn.

In November 1859, the partnership was dissolved as regards Joseph Blackburn, and the business carried on as Shepherd, Whiteley & Blackburn

Blackburn's: Thomas Blackburn & SonsRef B2813
Cotton spinner and cotton band manufacturers established by Thomas Blackburn at Phoenix Mill, Brighouse.

Partners included Thomas Blackburn, Thomas Blackburn, Thomas Blackburn, Benjamin Blackburn, (possibly) William Kitson [1861, 1871, 1881], (possibly) George Frederick [1861], (possibly) Clement [1871, 1881], and Sam [1881].

They were at New Road, Brighouse [1845]

Blackburn ValleyRef B2339
Aka Blackburne Valley. The valley of the Black Brook as it flows down through Stainland and West Vale.

There are many mills in the Valley

Blackburn's: William Blackburn & SonRef B2052
Cotton doubler at Perseverance Mill, Elland [1905]

Blackburns Farm, SoylandRef B199
Owners and tenants have included

BlackcarRef B3313
An early name for Claremount

Blacker, EdgarRef B1744
[1898-1969] Landlord of the White Hart, Soyland [1945-1952]

Blackett, RichardRef B547
[16??-16??]
Owned land where
Shay House, Halifax was later built

Blackfield Dam, Warley MoorRef B1854
Reservoir at Warley mentioned in 1806. It had a capacity of 3,946,819 gallons.

See Cold Edge Dams

Blackhall EngineeringRef B1096
Specialist valve makers at Huddersfield Road, Bailiffe Bridge.

Established by Dougie Blackhall & Bruce Lewis, former employees of Joseph Blakeborough & Sons Limited

Blackheath barrowRef B115
Bronze Age barrow near Butt Stones just north of Todmorden at Stansfield

Blackhouse Fold, IllingworthRef B748
Or Blackhouse. 17th century house

Blackledge, Rev A. R.Ref B1320
[19??-19??]
He was vicar of Oakenshaw before becoming Vicar of
St Jude's Church, Savile Park [1950]

Blackledge-IngRef B503
Aka Blakelegynge, Blakeledgynge. One of the areas of common land around Halifax Parish Church in the 14th century. Others were Hall-Ing, Southfield, Sydel-Ing, Northfield, Netherfield.

Blackledge-Ing covered the area which is now occupied by the Piece Hall. Blackledge is the southern boundary of the land

BlackleyRef B2741
Village between Elland and Huddersfield.

Historically, the villagers worked in farming and coal-mining.

Recorded in 1614 as

Part of Elland Common, called Blackley

See



Blackley & Woodman Mine, Elland
Blackley Baptist Church: A Short Historical Sketch
Blackley Baptist Church Deacons
Blackley Baptist Graveyard
Blackley Baptist School
Blackley Centre
Blackley Field
Blackley Fire Clay Works



Blackley House, Elland
Blackley Minister's House
Blackley Particular Baptist Church
Blackley Pottery
Blackley Provided School
Blackley Reservoir
Blackley Whit Walk



Caretaker's House, Blackley Chapel
James Cartledge
Golden Fleece, Blackley
Wilkinson's Clay Works, Elland
 
 

Blackley Baptist Church DeaconsRef B8500

Blackley CentreRef B3000
The former school of Blackley Baptist Church is now used for training days, retreats, meetings at conferences

Blackley Cricket ClubRef B1230
Established in 1856

Blackley FieldRef B1089
Around 1715, Joseph Brooksbank bequeathed an annual rent of £4 from land here for the benefit of the Minister of a congregation of Protestant Dissenters meeting at Elland

Blackley House, EllandRef B673
Lindley Road, Blackley. House and cottage. The cottage is dated ICM 1744

Blackley ReservoirRef B8502
Opened in 1860 for the Huddersfield Water Works.

It was filled-in in 19??

Blackley Whit WalkRef B970
A Whit walk Recorded in 1927

BlackmiresRef B2308
Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865] as being a place in the Parish of Halifax, although its precise location is not indicated.

See Blackmires, Illingworth and Blackmires Wesleyan Methodist Church, Northowram

Blackmore, Stanley GordonRef B1712
[1914-1987] Landlord of the Station Hotel, Elland [1960]

Blackshaw Beck, ShelfRef B1846
The stream rises at Queensbury. The name was recorded in the 16th century. It forms the boundary between Shelf (in Calderdale) and Buttershaw (in Bradford). It later becomes Royds Hall Beck.

See Riding Hill, Shelf

Blackshaw Clough, SoylandRef B1794
Joins Lumb Brook to flow down to the Ryburn in a cascade of waterfalls

Blackshaw Clough, TodmordenRef B1749
Aka Jumble Hole Clough

Blackshaw Head Manufacturing Company LimitedRef B2091
Hebden Bridge company manufacturing and selling cotton goods
especially phoolies and sarries

for the Eastern market. The company was registered in August 1878

Blackshaw Parish CouncilRef B243
On 20th May 1947, Blackshaw Parish Council and Erringden Parish Council amalgamated.

The Parish council has 7 seats.

See Freeman Pickles

BlackshawheadRef B117
Aka Blackshaw, Blackshaw Head.

District of Calderdale north of Todmorden.

See James King and Alexander Turner

Blackshawhead Co-operative SocietyRef B2010
Established in 1875. In 1926, the society merged with Hebden Bridge Co-operative Society

Blackstone EdgeRef B118
Moorland district with a ridge of mountains above Mytholmroyd and Cragg Vale, and on the border between Calderdale and Lancashire. The land rises to 1475 ft at its highest point. The ridge continues to the Highlands of Scotland.

In 1643, during the Civil War, around 800 Parliamentary soldiers out of Rochdale were garrisoned on the moors here. Under Colonel John Rosworm, they built earthworks and cannon emplacements to secure the routes into Yorkshire.

Daniel Defoe called it:

the Andes of England

and, in 1698, Celia Fiennes wrote:

Then I came to Blackstone Edge, noted over all England for a dismal high precipice and steep in the ascent and descent on either end; it's a very moorish ground, all about, and even just at the top, tough so high that you travel on a causey which is very troublesome as it's a moist ground so as is unusual on these high hills; they stagnate the air and hold mist and rains almost perpetually

The road over the ridge may be of Roman origin – the gauge of the wheel ruts is the same as those at Pompeii – or a later packhorse route, and is mentioned in 1291 as Blacksteynegge.

The Mytholmroyd Bridge Turnpike was built in 1735.

Parts of the roadway are listed.

See Dr Nettleton, Joseph Priestley, Rishworth Railway Station, Sykes Gate Bottom and Windy Bank, Littleborough

Blackstone Edge ReservoirRef B1852
Built around 1800 to maintain water levels in the Rochdale Canal. It is fed by Broadhead Drain.

Following a drought in the summer of July 1800, the reservoir was empty and the canal was out of action.

On 1st April 1922, the reservoirs were sold to Oldham and Rochdale for £400,000

Blackstone Edge Roman RoadRef B2607
This ancient road is (possibly) part of the route between Manchester and Ilkley.

See Blackstone Edge Road

Blackwall Farm, Sowerby BridgeRef B906
Blackwall Lane. Early 18th century farm. It is now 4 dwellings

Blackwall, HalifaxRef B119

Blackwall Hall, HalifaxRef B2789
The De Warren [No 1302] Masonic Lodge met here [1927, 1937, 2010].

Those listed as residents have included

Blackwall House, HalifaxRef B1251
2 Blackwall.

Owners and tenants have included

Blackwall Lodge, HalifaxRef B421
20 Blackwall.

The house was the first parsonage for Holy Trinity Church.

The Parsonage later moved across the road.

Owners and tenants have included

It is now a children's nursery

Blackwall, WarleyRef B412
17th century house

Blackwell Hall, HalifaxRef B231

The name was also used from 1545 for Heptonstall Cloth Hall.

Blackwell Hall cloth hall at Hall End, Halifax – is mentioned in 1572, much earlier than those in neighbouring towns.

See Blackwell Hall, London

Blackwell, JohnRef B808
[1893-1916] Son of John Joseph Hannon Blackwell.

Born in Oldham.

He was an electrical meter maker [1911] / a cop packer of 10 Lever Street, Todmorden [1913] / employed by Lord Brothers Limited at their Canal Street Works.

On 28th May 1913, he married Ethel Steventon [1890-19??] at Christ Church, Todmorden.


Ethel, of 24 Mills Street, Cobden, was the daughter of Harry Steventon, labourer
 

Children:

  1. Alice [b 1914]

They lived at 24 Mills Street, Cobden [1917].

During World War I, and he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 15th December 1916 (aged 23).

The Todmorden & District News [5th January 1917] reported his death, and his photograph appeared in the Edition of 12th January 1917.

He was buried at Sailly-Saillisel British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VI F 1].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

In [Q1] 1920, Ethel married Thomas Greenwood in Todmorden

Blackwell, John Joseph HannonRef B1808
[1868-1939] Born in Oldham.

He was a bricklayer [1911] / a bricksetter [1913].

In [Q2] 1890, he married Ethel Entwistle [1870-1939] in Oldham.


Ethel was born in Darwen, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. Ethel [b 1891] who was a roving frame tenter [1911]
  2. John
  3. Joseph [b 1895] who was a mill warehouse boy [1911]
  4. Jane [b 1897] who was a roving frame tenter [1911]
  5. Edwin [b 1900]
  6. Alice [b 1903]

They lived at 5 Kennel Pit Lane, Hollins Road, Oldham [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was widowed mother-in-law Jane Entwistle [b Ayr 1843].

A John J. Blackwell died in Oldham [Q2 1939] (aged 71).

An Ethel Blackwell died in Oldham [Q2 1939] (aged 69) 

Blackwell, John ThomasRef B1002
[1???-191?]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Tank Corps.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

BlackwoodRef B2398
Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865] as being a place in the Parish of Halifax, although its precise location is not indicated

Blackwood Common, RishworthRef B1799

See Hathershelf Waggonway

Blackwood Hall, LuddendenfootRef B1013
An area of Luddendenfoot.

See Band Walk, Luddendenfoot, Blackwood Hall, Luddendenfoot, Booth House, Luddendenfoot and Luddendenfoot National School

Blackwood Hall, LuddendenfootRef B3558
House at Blackwood Hall, Luddendenfoot.

Owners and tenants have included

See Blackwood House, Pellon and Blackwood House, Skircoat

Blackwood House, PellonRef B1218
Dyson Road.

Owners and tenants have included

See Blackwood House, Skircoat and Blackwood Hall, Luddendenfoot

Blackwood House, SkircoatRef B124
Built on Halifax Moor by Thomas Blackwood in 1617.

On a map of 1836, it appears to be near Mount Pellon.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

See Blackwood House, Pellon and Blackwood Hall, Luddendenfoot

Blackwood, ThomasRef B90
[15??-16??]
Wealthy landowner who paid £20 in
composition fines. In 1617, he built Blackwood House on Halifax Moor.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Martha who married Tobit Barraclough

Blade, JamesRef B726
[1836-1879] He was a shoe maker [1867].

In 1867, he married Nancy Riley


Nancy was the daughter of
James Riley
 

Children:

  1. John [1867-1896] who was a clog maker

Blagborough, BenjaminRef B1907
[18??-1???]

In [Q3] 1892, he married Ann Tomlinson in Halifax.


Ann was the daughter of
Joseph Tomlinson
 

Children:

  1. Nellie [1897-1898] who was buried with her mother

Annie died 5th April 1942 (aged 72)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3764] with her parents


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

Blagborough, HannahRef B616
[1863-1897] She died from blood poisoning and James Aldridge was convicted of procuring an abortion which caused the injuries. Aldridge was sentenced to be executed on 6th April 1897, but this was commuted to life imprisonment

Blagborough, J.Ref B2193
[18??-18??] Coal owner at Northowram.

In July 1851, he was declared insolvent

Blagborough, WilliamRef B1833
[1818-18??] Born in Ovenden.

He was an innkeeper at the Raggalds, Queensbury [1851] / a farmer of 2½ acres [1851].

In [Q2] 1846, he married Mary Shackleton [1827-18??] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Thornton

She had a son: James Shackleton [b 1846]

 

Children:

  1. Mary Emma [b 1850]

Blagborough, WilliamRef B959
[1839-1897]

He married Hannah [1838-1924].

Child: Emma [1863-17th April 1884] who married George Granger & was buried with her parents

William died 13th June 1897 (aged 58).

Hannah died 6th November 1924 (aged 86).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 94]

Blagbrough ...Ref B16
The entries for people & families with the surname Blagbrough are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Blagbrough & Hebblethwaite LimitedRef B2427
Electrical engineers at Bank Top, Southowram [1936, 1937].

They installed electricity at Bethesda Primitive Methodist Chapel [1936]

BlaidroydRef B634
See Blaithroyd

Blair, DavidRef B121
[1932-1976] Ballet dancer. CBE.

Born David Butterfield.

He was educated at Trinity School, Halifax.

He became interested in dancing at the age of 7. He attended Madame Amy Ibbetson's dancing school.

He joined the Sadler's Wells Ballet School, London, at the age of 14. This was on the condition that – should his height not increase in the first term – he would undergo a course of growth-inducing injections.

He married Maryon Lane, one of the company's principals, and they had twin daughters.

He joined Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet in 1947, and became the principal dancer 1950. He went to Covent Garden in 1953 and danced the lead in all the classical ballets, performing with Lynn Seymour and Nadia Nerina. Frederick Ashton created La Fille Mal Gardée for Blair and Nerina. In the early 1960s, he had hoped to become the partner to Margot Fonteyn when Michael Somes retired, but the position was taken by the newly-arrived Rudolph Nureyev. He had great success at New York's Metropolitan Opera House in 1953, dancing the rôle of Floristan in The Sleeping Beauty.

He was about to become director of the Norwegian Ballet when he died suddenly.

His mother Mrs Green lived at Stoney Lane, Brighouse

Blaithroyd, ErringdenRef B2822
Area of Erringden [1861]

Blaithroyd Farm, SouthowramRef B613
Stood at the junction of Blaithroyd Lane, Southowram and Trooper Lane, Halifax.

Aka New Hall – which stood there.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Around 1572, the house was used for Catholic services which were banned at that time.

Crabtree says that

A little distant from the house was some ground in the delf-brow, called the Burying-place

The farm was recorded as Trooper-Bentleys when it was for sale on 16th November 1777


To Be Sold, a Freehold Farm, called Blaith-Royd – otherwise Trooper-Bentleys – in Southowram, pleasantly situated and commanding a full prospect of the town of Halifax, consisting of a Messuage with fruitful outbuildings, and several Closes of land, in which are valuable Mines of Coal and Quarries of Stone.

Enquire at Mr Sayer's Office in Halifax

 

On 2nd September 1939, there was an advertisement


Sale by Auction of 50 Blaithroyd Farm, off Southowram Bank, Halifax for Mrs E. Marshall
 

The property was demolished in 19??

Blaithroyd, SouthowramRef B71
This area of Bank Top, Southowram takes its name from Blaithroyd Farm, Southowram which stood there.

The place is also referred to as The Banke and Southowram Bank.

It was a part of the ancient Southowram township.

The name is sometimes spelled Blaidroyd, and is found in other areas. The name may mean grassy clearing or clearing with herbs or – less likely – wolf's clearing

The Leeds Intelligencer [Monday 8th September 1794] advertised


To be sold by Auction at Southowram.

A Freehold Estate called Blaith Royd, conſiſting of a Meſſuage and various cloſes of land in the poſſeſſion of Timothy Netherwood and his undertenants.

The Estate commands the beſt Proſpect of the Town of Halifax and is well fenced and watered, and full of coal

 

Blaithroyd Working Men's Club, SouthowramRef B2894
Castlemaine House.

Officers of the Club have included

On 19th January 1934, the club was struck off the register


Question: Does anyone know why the Club might have been struck off?

 

Blake's AlhambraRef B2041
A mobile theatre which showed films on the Market Ground at Hebden Bridge. This was the first cinema in the town

Blake, Clarvis RoyRef B1415
[1921-1944]
Son of Elizabeth & Edward Blake.

In [Q4] 1943, he married Doris Clayton in Halifax.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Lieutenant with the Royal Engineers.

He died 25th September 1944 (aged 23).

He was buried at Leopoldsburg War Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref VI C 20]

Blake DeanRef B1511
Area above Hebden Bridge.

On 16th September 1949, an RAF training aircraft crashed and burned out here, killing 2 of the crew.

See Meeting of the Waters and The Green Lady of Blake Dean

Blake DeanRef B1784
Stream which flows between Heptonstall and Wadsworth

Blake Dean bridgeRef B1508
Early 19th century stone bridge across Blake Dean. This is a single-arch bridge.

See Blake Dean Railway Bridge

Blake Dean railway bridgeRef B123
A trestle bridge 700 ft long, in 3 tiers, and 105 ft above Blake Dean stream at the Meeting of the Waters. The bridge carried the Hardcastle Crags Railway across the Blake Dean valley, carrying cement and supplies for the construction of the reservoirs.

The bridge was designed by William Henry Cockcroft, and built by G. H. Greenwood & Company, joiners and builders of Hebden Bridge for Enoch Tempest. The construction required £1,300 worth of timber. It opened on 27th May 1901.

In 1906, sparks from an engine set fire to a wooden support on the bridge, causing £30 damage. The fire was quickly extinguished.

In May 1909, Mrs Ada Harwood died when a small wooden platform gave way and she fell as she and members of her family were crossing the bridge.

In 1912, the bridge was demolished by the contractors at Walshaw Reservoir because it had become unsafe. Only the stone foundations remain.

See Dawson City, Hell Hole Quarry and The Green Lady of Blake Dean

Blake Law Farm, CliftonRef B343

This is discussed in the book Down the Acres

The Blakeborough family of BrighouseRef B2208
See Lands House, Rastrick and Longlands, Lightcliffe

Blakeborough's Bridge, BrighouseRef B181
In 1962, a bridge over the Calder was built at Huntingdon Road / River Street, Brighouse by Blakeborough's. In the 1980s, the bridge closed on safety grounds.

In 2005, there was talk of reopening the bridge as an additional river crossing when the area is redeveloped

Blakeborough's Club, BrighouseRef B2045
Opened as Brighouse Liberal Club in 1877.

In 1938, Blakeborough's bought the building for use as a social club for their workers

Blakeborough, FrankRef B1665
[18??-19??]
He was a member of the
Blakeborough family of Brighouse. He lived at 32 High Street, Brighouse [1908]

Blakeborough, JohnRef B835
[1652-1696]

He died 7th January 1696 (aged 44)  Heywood records his death


Mr John Blakeborough of Warly, the useful man an administring phisitian, fell sick of violent feaver, dyed a fortnight after Jan 7, was bureyed Halifax Jan 10, 1695-96
 

Blakeborough, JosephRef B72
[1818-1886] Son of a watchmaker & hardware dealer from Otley.

He started a business selling valves and hardware for the plumbing trade.

He moved to Brighouse in 18??, where he worked as a plumber.

In [Q2] 1841, he married Ann Barker [1820-1889] in Otley.


Ann was born in Otley
 

Children:

  1. Catherine [b 1842] who married Joseph Lawson
  2. Robert
  3. Thomas [b 1846]
  4. Francis Barker / Frank [b 1848]
  5. John [b 1851]
  6. Peter [b 1856]
  7. Annie [b 1861]

They lived at

  • Back Street Borogate, Otley [1851]
  • Bradford Road, Brighouse [1861]
  • 46 Windsor Road, Ormskirk [1881]

Son Robert began making valves in the cellar of his father's workshop in Bradford Road and soon began selling these to local firms. Brother Thomas joined Robert.

In 1866, Joseph bought the Commercial Iron & Brass Foundry in Park Row, Brighouse, and established J. Blakeborough & Sons Limited.

A larger foundry was built to cope with the demand. The firm expanded and produced valves for many industries in most parts of the world.

Joseph died 3rd June 1886 (aged 68) 

Ann died 20th June 1889 (aged 69).

Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

Blakeborough's: Joseph Blakeborough & Sons LimitedRef B2112
Aka Blakeborough Valves.

Brighouse engineering company, and makers of valves founded by Joseph Blakeborough and his sons in 1866 when he bought the Commercial Iron & Brass Foundry in Park Row, Brighouse.

In 1875, a new larger iron foundry was built – Woodhouse Works. There was a fire at the new works on 29th August 1896.

Around 1920, the company made the first hand cart for the Laxey Fire Service on the Isle of Man.

In 1926, the company produced the Nu-Swift extinguisher. The original 1926 design for the fire extinguisher remained in production – with only minor modifications in size and the contents used – until the early 1990s when vapourising liquid extinguishers were no longer manufactured due to environmental concerns

In 1933, the Nu-Swift Engineering Company Limited was formed.

In 1965, the firm was taken over by Hopkinsons Holdings PLC, valve manufacturers of Huddersfield.

In 1986, considerable damage was caused to the factory by a fire.

The firm closed in Brighouse on 12th April 1989.

The business was taken over by Hopkinson Valves of Huddersfield. They are now a part of the Weir Group.

See Blackhall Engineering, Sam Booth, Algernon Denham and Rastrick Gas Company

Blakeborough, Mrs KathleenRef B2592
[18??-1???]
Wife of
Robert Arnold Blakeborough.

In October 1919, she bought Toothill Hall, Rastrick.

In January 1924, she conveyed it to Sir William Henry Aykroyd, and the Hall passed to George Hammond Aykroyd in December 1924

Blakeborough, RobertRef B645
[1843-1911] Son of Joseph Blakeborough.

He and his father established J. Blakeborough & Sons Limited.

He developed the idea water valves for which the company became famous.

He began making valves in the cellar of his father's workshop in Bradford Road and soon began selling these to local firms. His brother Thomas joined him

Blakeborough, Robert ArnoldRef B1293
[18??-1954]
Of Lightcliffe.

He married Kathleen.

Chairman of Joseph Blakeborough & Sons Limited.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £50,914

Blakeborough, WilliamRef B73
[1790-18??] He was transported for administering an illegal oath at a Luddite meeting at St Crispin Inn in 1812.

He is listed in the Prison Hulk Registers as having been given a free pardon [3rd January 1812]

Blakelaw, HartsheadRef B1188
An area of Hartshead.

The name is variously found as Blakelana and Blakhlawe.

It has been said that a wood here was inhabited by the Clifton Dragon.

Rev Harold Norman Pobjoy suggested that name comes from Dracanhlawe – the mound of the dragon.

More likely, it is derived from Blachelana – the black hill.

The area was lost in the 1970s when the M62 was constructed.

See Blakelaw Quarry, Hartshead

Blakeley, MargaretRef B3180
[19??-] Mayor of Hebden Royd [1998-1999]

Blakelock, Rev RalphRef B2456
[1842-1900]
He was ordained as Curate at
Todmorden [1864].

In 1883, he became vicar of Horbury Bridge

Blakemore, Rev JohnRef B1146
[18??-1???]
Curate at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

In December 1892, he was appointed chaplain of Lancaster gaol

Blakey Brothers & Emmott LimitedRef B2024
Aka Blakey, Emmott & Company Limited.

19th century engineering company at 16 Square Road, Halifax.

They manufactured engines, generators and dynamos.

In 1880, they opened the first telephone exchange in Leeds, later taken over by the United Telephone Company, which subsequently merged into the National Telephone Company

They also constructed the first successful trunk telephone line between Leeds and Bradford.

At their works in Square Road, Halifax, dynamos and instruments were made in the eighties and until 1894, when Emmott started on his own account as a consulting electrical engineer.

Partners included Edmund Blakey and Walter Emmott.

On 2nd November 1878, they provided electric floodlighting for a rugby match at Hanson Lane.

See Albert Maitland Dempster and Halifax Mutual Electric Light & Power Company

Blakey, EdmundRef B1873
[18??-1???]
Partner in
Blakey Brothers & Emmott Limited

Blakey, Edward VernonRef B1061
[1892-1960] MC.

Son of Henry Chapman Blakey.

He was a dyer's apprentice [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant (Acting Captain)  with the West Riding Regiment.

He was awarded the Military Cross [1917] for


distinguished service in the field at the Battle of Ypres, which took place amid dreadful climatic conditions, floundering, wading and hauling each other along, amidst bursting shells and a storm of machine guns – the gallant Yorkshiremen went on and won their objective
 

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [17th November 1917]

He survived the War.

He died in Huddersfield [Q2 1960] (aged 68) 

Blakey, EdwinRef B3339
[18??-1???] Of Shay Farm, Halifax.

He was groom to J. T. Haigh JP.

On 15th January 1870, as he was walking along Caygill's Walk, Halifax, he was attacked by 3 tall men. One seized him by the throat and another put dirt into his mouth. He was robbed of 8d in copper [coins] and 8 lbs of potatoes before the men made their escape

Blakey, EdwinRef B1229
[1848-1910]
He was landlord of the
Duke of Wellington, Halifax [1891]

Blakey, ElihuRef B1244
[1824-1886]
Son of Betty & Bernard Blakey of Burnley.

The family moved to Shade.

He was a greengrocer / landlord of the Peacock, Todmorden [1860s] / a fish merchant [1870].

He married (1) Mary Ann Dawson [18??-1869].

Mary Ann died in 1869.

In [Q1] 1870, he married (2) Mary Wickman in Todmorden.


Mary came from Hull
 

Blakey, FrankRef B1432
[1891-1917] Son of Thomas Blakey.

He was a grocer's assistant [1911] / employed in the grocery department of the Halifax Industrial Society at Weymouth Street.

He had a sweetheart, Miss Walters, of 200 Siddal Lane.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914] and 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 (somewhere in France) [3rd May 1917] (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Pellon Baptist Church, and on the Memorial at Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel

Blakey's: H. Blakey & SonsRef B2073
Tailors at 16 Corn Market, Halifax [1881]. Blakey took over a business which had been established around 1825. They had workrooms in Waterhouse Street, Halifax

Blakey, Henry ChapmanRef B1014
[1857-1900]
Son of Henry Blakey.

Born in Halifax.

He was a clothier of Spring Hall [1889] / a tailor & clothier (employer) [1891] / a clothier's manager of Fern Bank, Otley [1900].

In 1889, he married Charlotte Sarah Robinson at Christ Church, Pellon.


Charlotte Sarah, of 35 Savile Mount, was born in Southowram / Hipperholme, the daughter of
John Robinson
 

Children:

  1. Henry Robinson (Blakey) [1891-1917] who was a cork  merchant [1911]
  2. Edward Vernon

The family lived at

  • 42 Moorfield Villas, Skircoat [1891]
  • 40 Savile Park, Halifax [1901]
  • 40 Moorfield Villa, Savile Park, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1891, 1901] was sister-in-law Louisa T Robinson [b 1871] (living on own means).

Henry Chapman died in Wharfedale [17th March 1900] (aged 42).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £528.

Probate was granted to his widow Charlotte Sarah.

Son Henry died 2nd May 1917 (aged 26) 

Blakey, JaneRef B2777
[1819-1???]
Born in Aysgarth.

She was a baby linen manufacturer.

In 1841, Jane, her sister, Elizabeth [1829-1???], also a baby linen manufacturer, were living with their brother, Henry, a woollen draper, at 18 Crown Street, Halifax.

In 1851, she married Thomas Edleston.

By 1871, Jane was a widow and running a school at Salterhebble.

By 1891, Jane was living on her own means, with daughter Mary Ann, sister Ann Blakey, and son Alfred Blakey Edleston (a clerk in Holy Orders), at 20 Piccadilly, Burnley

Blakey, MrRef B603
[16??-17??]
Of Colne.

He married Dorothy Brearcliffe

Blakey, Richard GarnettRef B3209
[1818-1???]
Born in Wakefield.

He was a grocer & tea dealer employing 2 assistants [1861].

He lived at West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1861]

Blakey, ThomasRef B625
[1859-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a book keeper [1881, 1891] / a worsted spinner's clerk [1901] / a commercial clerk (worsted spinning) [1911].

In 1877, he married Sarah Ellen Hoyle [1857-19??] in Halifax.


Sarah Ellen was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Martha Alice [b 1878] who was a worsted spinner [1891], a  worsted weaver [1901]
  2. Sidney [b 1880] who was a wool comber's cashier [1901]
  3. Amy [b 1888] who was a worsted spinner [1901], an  underclothing sewing machinist [1911]
  4. Frank
  5. Elsie [b 1896] who was a jeweller's drydizer (?) [1911]

They lived at

  • Haighhouse Hill, Longwood, Huddersfield [1881]
  • 52 Miall Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 89 Dyson Road, Pellon Lane, Halifax [1901]
  • 99 Dyson Road, Halifax
  • 85 Dyson Road, Halifax [1917]

Living with them [in 1891] was Thomas's widowed mother Sarah Blakey [b 1822].

Living with them [in 1901] were Sarah Ellen's sisters: Ada Hoyle [b 1866] (worsted weaver)  & Ruth Hoyle [b 1872]

Blakey, WilliamRef B1786
[18??-19??]
Farmed
Shaw Laithe Farm, Elland [1905]

Blakey, WilliamRef B8501
[1810-1863] He was an overlooker in Bradford.

In 1839, he married Harriet Stead [1813-1871] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. John William [1846-4th May 1859]


John William was a
pupil-teacher at St Andrew's National School, Lister Hills, Bradford.

When he died [aged 13], his pupils erected a stone at Lister Lane Cemetery

 

William died 3rd September 1863 (aged 53).

Harriet died 16th January 1871 (aged 57).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3326]

Blamire, WalterRef B1071
[1857-1???]
Illegitimate son of Martha Blamire of Shelf.

Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [17th May 1857]

Blamires, George HenryRef B782
[1860-1???] Son of John Blamires, card maker.

Born in Halifax.

He was a hair dresser of Bradford [1881] / a hair dresser [1891, 1901] / a hair dresser / barber [1911].

In [Q3] 1881, he married Janet Banks [1859-1???] at St Paul's Church, King Cross.


Janet, of King Cross, was the daughter of Thomas Banks, painter
 

Children:

  1. James Willie
  2. Nora [b 1885] who was a woollen winder [1901]
  3. Thomas Henry [b 1888]
  4. Lillian [b 1897]

They lived at

  • 66 Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax [1891]
  • 32 Oak Terrace, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Living with them [in 1901] was boarder Mary Ellen Barlow [aged 19] (woollen rover) 

Blamires, James WilliamRef B776
[1882-1917] Son of George Henry Blamires.

He was a winder [1901] / a sugar boiler at Mackintosh's [1911] / a solo horn player with the Copley & Skircoat Band.

In [Q4] 1911, he married Mary E Robinson in Halifax.

They lived at 24 Cliffe Terrace, Skircoat Green [1917].

During World War I, he enlisted [26th June 1916], and he served as a Rifleman with the 1st/8th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

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

The Halifax Courier [3rd November 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 42-47 & 162],

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance on All Saints' War Memorial, Dudwell, and on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited.

A memorial service was held at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [28th October 1917]

Blamires, SamuelRef B7760
[1806-1888] Of Brighouse.

Born in Liversedge.

On 16th September 1831, he married Mary Tattersall [1809-1880] in Dewsbury.


Mary was born in Dewsbury
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1834]
  2. Ann [1836-1842] who was buried with her parents

Mary died 1st September 1880.

Samuel died in Brighouse [16th November 1888].

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

Blamyre, JohnRef B888
[1???-18??]

Recorded in 1822, when he was a blacksmith at Northgate, Halifax

Blanchard, MrsRef B948
[1???-18??]
Around 1838, Mrs Blanchard and Miss Blanchard ran a
private school at Chapeltown, Halifax.

See William Blanchard

Blanchard, WilliamRef B934
[1???-1865]
Between 1830-1845, he and his wife, Ellen, ran the
Bell School, Harrison Road, Halifax.

In 1839, he was advertising the sale of 20 bound volumes of the York Courant newspaper [1741-1811].

William Blanshard ran a school at Nelson Street, Halifax [1850].

See Mrs Blanchard

Blanchfield, Fr FrancisRef B953
[1915-1981] Born in Dewsbury

Parish priest at St Patrick's Catholic Church, Elland.

He was buried at Elland Cemetery

Blanchfield, Rev J.Ref B1313
[19??-19??]
Priest at
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Hebden Bridge [1962]

Blanchford, Rev F. HenryRef B1613
[18??-19??] Minister at Park Congregational Church, Halifax [1894].

He is recorded [1897] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery.

In 1898, he moved to Ilkley

Bland ...Ref B7
The entries for people & families with the surname Bland are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Blarney Castle, LangfieldRef B1577
A small pleasure ground at the site of a cottage – known as Blarney Castle or Shurcrack – on Langfield Moor. It is no longer there

Blatchford, Robert F.Ref B1057
[1872-1901]
He was an engraver in business with his brother in Horton Street, Halifax.

He lived at 10 Park Place, Halifax.

During the South African Wars, he volunteered and served as a Sergeant with the 1st Volunteer Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of enteric fever at Warm Baths in the Transvaal [December 1901] (aged 29).

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

Blavatsky, MadameRef B1382
[1831-1891] Helena Petrovna Blavatsky von Hahn was a Russian mystic who was one of the founders of the Theosophical Society.

From the late 19th century she was interested in Spiritualism.

It has been suggested that she may have visited the Halifax district.


Does anyone know if she did visit the district and when?
 

Helena Blavatsky

Blaylock, StanleyRef B1373
[1915-1944]
Son of Ada & Elias Blaylock of Hebden Bridge.

During World War II, he served as a Sapper with the 2nd Field Company Royal Engineers.

He died 27th March 1944 (aged 29).

He is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma [Grave Ref 3]

Bleak Hill, NorthowramRef B3056
Shibden

Bleak House, BoothtownRef B735
Claremount Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Bleak House, HalifaxRef B651
Eversley Mount. Recorded in 1901

See Bleak House

Bleak House, LightcliffeRef B587
Wakefield Road.

Built in 1847.

It was given the name Bleak House when the railway was constructed at the rear of the building.

Owners and tenants have included

Around 1905, it was occupied by Lightcliffe Ladies' High School, a girls' finishing school organised by Sir Titus Salt.

In the 1950s, it was used as the post office.

Since the 1970s, it has been a private house

Bleasby, JamesRef B1966
[1798-1874] Born in Leeds.

He was a cork cutter [1871].

Around 1871, he married Hannah [1801-18??].


Hannah was born in Halifax
 

They lived at 14 Haigh Street, Halifax [1871].

James died 25th June 1874 (aged 77), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1521] with Mary Jane Chalker


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

Blenders & Sliverers LimitedRef B1999
Mytholmroyd. Went into liquidation in July 2001

Blenkinsop, StanleyRef B1624
[1912-1945]
Son of George Blenkinsop.

He married Cora.

They lived in Siddal.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 54 (1/5th Battalion the Durham Light Infantry) Searchlight Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 14th April 1945 (aged 33).

He is remembered on the Leeds (Lawnswood) Crematorium Screen Wall [1]

Blether Hill, WadsworthRef B589
Marks the boundary of Wadsworth township

Blewitt, Charles OliverRef B568
[1867-1900] Hanged for the murder of his 33-year-old wife, Mary Ann Blewitt. Her body was found at their home in Beeston, Leeds, on June 17. Her throat had been cut and she was thought to have been dead for about 9 days. The crime appeared to have been committed during a meal.

Blewitt was found – under the name of Oliver Jackson – working at Cornelius Redman & Sons Limited, where he had been employed for 3 weeks, when an employee had recognised him from a newspaper photograph. He was arrested and taken to the Police Station at Halifax Town Hall where he was held until he was collected by Leeds City Police.

His trial was held in Leeds in July, but the jury could not reach a verdict, and a re-trial was held four days later when the jury found him Guilty and he was sentenced to death.

An appeal failed and he was hanged at Armley Prison [28th August 1900]

Blezard, James EdwardRef B1090
[1883-1916] Son of Rebecca & James Edward Blezard of Burton-in-Lonsdale, Lancashire.

In [Q4] 1908, he married Alice Torrence in North Bierley.

They lived at 4 Terrace Street, Sowerby Bridge.

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

He died 31st January 1916 (aged 33).

He was buried at Sucrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamps, France [Grave Ref I 1 100]

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby

Blezzard, James EdwardRef B1055
[1883-1916] Son of Rebecca & James Edward Blezzard, labourer, of Burton-in-Lonsdale, Carnforth.

Born in Burton in Lonsdale.

He was a millhand of 9 Dove Street, Saltaire [1908] / a woollen dealer [1911] / employed by John Atkinson & Sons Limited at Watson Mill, Sowerby Bridge

In 1908, he married Alice Torrence [1885-19??] at St Paul's Church, Shipley.


Alice was born in Sowerby Bridge.

She was a woollen feeder [1911]

 

They lived at

  • 42 Terrace Street, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

He served in South Africa during the Boer War.

He served in India for 5 years, where he was orderly for the Chaplain, and a member of the Regimental choir.

He was stationed in Ireland.

During World War I, he rejoined his old regiment and served as a Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was sent to the Front on Shrove Tuesday 1915.

He was wounded in the right side by shrapnel during the Battle for Hill 50 [18th April 1916], and was hospitalised to Chislehurst Hospital, Kent, then Manchester and Liverpool.

After returning home for a few days, he returned to France [July 1915].

He was in hospital with pleurisy, and had recovered by 30th January 1916.

He was killed by a shell which also killed 2 others and injured a fourth man [31st January 1916] (aged 33).

He was buried at Sucrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamps, France [Grave Ref I I 100]

Bligh, WilliamRef B826
[1806-1852] Born in Norfolk.

He was a Chelsea pensioner [1851].

He married Sarah Rothera [1813-1866].


Sarah was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1840] who was a folder in a book shop [1851]
  2. Sarah [b 1844]
  3. Fanny [1850] who died in infancy & was buried with her  father

They lived at 1 Cripplegate, Halifax [1851].

William died 3rd December 1852 (aged 46).

In 1859, Sarah married (2) John Leeming.

Sarah died 28th June 1866 (aged 53).

William & Sarah were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2733] with Sarah's mother Hannah Rothera [1783-1862] & sister Mary Rothera [1822-1900]

Blight, ErnestRef B1538
[1894-1917] Son of James Blight.

Born in Farsley, Leeds.

Baptised at St Paul's Church, King Cross [28th March 1905].

He was a member of St Paul's Church, King Cross / a member of Queens Road Primitive Methodist Chapel / a hatpin maker for jeweller [1911] / employed by Horner's at Mile Cross.

He lived at 10 Fenton Road, King Cross, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [10th November 1914], and he served as a Sergeant with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died in Ripon Military Hospital during an operation for appendicitis and to relieve sepsis from an old wound [5th October 1917] (aged 23).

The Halifax Courier [13th October 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Blight, JamesRef B607
[1855-19??] Born in Shebbear, Devon.

He was a railway passenger guard [1901] / a railway passenger guard G.N.R. [1911].

In [Q4] 1877, he married Alice Burton Harrison [1856-19??] in Doncaster.


Alice was born in Doncaster
 

Children:

  1. William H. [b 1880] who was a brass finisher [1901]
  2. James Edward [b 1883] who was a machine tool maker planer  [1901]
  3. Selina [b 1885] who was a worsted spinner [1901], a  worsted seamer [1911]
  4. Alice / Mary Alice who was a watchmaker's  assistant [1901], a hatpin maker for jeweller [1911]
  5. George [b 1889] who was a half-time errand boy [1901], a  house painter [1911]
  6. Ernest
  7. Florence [b 1896]
  8. Frank [1901-1902]

The family lived in

  • Leeds [1895]
  • Halifax [1897]
  • 32 Highfield Place, Halifax [1901]
  • 10 Fenton Road, Halifax [1911]

Blind DavidRef B420
The popular name for David Moorhouse, the Halifax town crier in the mid-19th century

Blind Jack of KnaresboroughRef B125

Bliss, Sir ArthurRef B313
[1891-1975] The composer attended a performance of his works by Halifax Choral Society on 18th November 1954

Blocksage, T.Ref B1801
[18??-19??]
Coal and fireclay producer. He owned the mines at
Storth Brick Works, Elland [1896]

Blomley, EdmundRef B773
[1781-1852] Born in Rochdale.

He was Postmaster at Todmorden Post Office [1821] / In January 1841, he was found to have put some mail in an unsealed  bag and was dismissed from the post / landlord of the Golden Lion, Todmorden [1822, 1837, 1852] / a farmer of 48 acres employing 5 men [1851].

On 3rd April 1804, he married (1) Jane Isherwood [1786-1832] at St Chad's Church, Rochdale.

Children:

  1. James
  2. John
  3. Sarah [1825-1897] who married John Suthers

On 8th November 1836, he married (2) Sarah Rigg [1786-1846] at Christ Church, Todmorden

On 21st November 1846, he married (3) Ellen Wilson [1799-1871] at Halifax Parish Church.


Ellen was born in Bury, Lancashire
 

They lived at King Street, Langfield [1851].

Edmund died at the Golden Lion [9th April 1852] (aged 71).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,500.

His executor was William Fielden

Blomley, JamesRef B7360
[1805-1845] Son of Edmund Blomley

On 18th May 1823, he married Mary Scholfield at St Chad's Church, Rochdale.


Mary was the daughter of William Scholfield
 

Children:

  1. Mary [1823-1823] who was buried at Christ Church,  Todmorden [22nd July 1823]
  2. Mary Jane Scholfield [1832-1837] who was buried at Christ  Church, Todmorden [20th February 1837]
  3. Ann [1835-1895] who married her stepbrother James  Parkinson Forrest [1834-1885]

The family went to live in Blackburn where James was an inn keeper.

James died in 1845.

He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden.

On 3rd April 1845, Mary married James Forrest [1810-1852] at St John's Church, Blackburn.


James was a widower
 

Mary, James Forrest, James Parkinson Forrest and Ann are all buried at St John's Church, Blackburn

Blomley, JohnRef B2885
[1816-1883] Son of Edmund Blomley.

Born in Langfield.

He was a solicitor living on King Street, Todmorden [1841] / an attorney at law [1871] / partner in Sellers & Blomley / a solicitor & Registrar of Births & Deaths [1883].

On 31st January 1841, he married Elizabeth Stansfield [1822-1888] at Halifax Parish Church.


Elizabeth was born in Todmorden
 

Children:

  1. Sarah Jane [1841-1903]
  2. John Walter [1848-1923] who was a solicitor & Registrar  of Births & Deaths [1883]
  3. Edith [1859-1933]
  4. Thomas William Edmund [1862-1932]
  5. Mary Louisa [1865-1920]

They lived at

  • Willow Bank, Stansfield
  • Stones Villa, Walsden [1883]

John died 17th September 1883.

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £437 18/6d

The will was proved by his widow Elizabeth and son John Walter

See Nowell Memorial

Blondin, CharlesRef B126
[1824-1897] On 23rd August 1861, the French acrobat Blondin - real name Jean François Gravelet – gave a tightrope-walking performance at the Piece Hall, crossing the quadrangle diagonally at a height of 60 ft on a 300 ft long rope. He performed on the rope for 45 minutes. He then repeated the feat with a man strapped to his shoulders. There were around 4,000 spectators in the Piece Hall, and thousands more on Beacon Hill and elsewhere in the town

Bloody FieldRef B437
the most important skirmish of the Civil War was at the top of Halifax Bank where the ground still retains the name of the Bloody Field

St Joseph's Catholic School was built nearby, and cannon balls, horseshoes, and a sword were found during the construction. 19th century maps show Bloody Field on Miss Lister's Road at Godley

Bloody Tongue, NorthowramRef B2892
An apparition which is said to emerge from Boggard Well in the upper Shibden Valley

The Bloomer familyRef B1880
A wealthy family of weavers. They lived at Bloomergate House, Midgley during the 18th century

Bloomer, AbrahamRef B950
[1859-1898]
Born in Halifax.

He was a boiler maker [1879, 1881, 1891].

In [Q4] 1879, he married Ellen Crabtree [1860-1921] in Halifax.


Ellen was born in Halifax.

She was a worsted twister [1881]

 

Children:

  1. James William [1881-1882]
  2. Walter [b 1882] who was a headed boiler maker [1901]
  3. Bertha [b 1891] who was a millhand twister [1911], and  married Clement Bailey
  4. Ada [b 1893] who was a millhand twister [1911]
  5. Albert

The family lived at

  • Trooper Lane, Southowram [1881]
  • 14 Ann Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 13 Malt Shovel Yard, Halifax [1901]
  • 7 Swift's Court, Gibbet Street [1911]

Abraham died in 1898 (aged 39).

In 1902, Ellen married Richard Fitzsimons.

They had a child: John Fitzsimons [b 1904]

Bloomer, AlbertRef B947
[1896-1917] Son of Abraham Bloomer.

He was a mill hand bobbin doffer [1911] / employed by Mr Holmes, engineer, of Lister Lane.

He lived at 7 Swift's Court, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [25th October 1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He embarked for Le Havre [9th January 1917].

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 3rd May 1917.

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

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Bloomer, CharlesRef B1866
[1864-19??] Born in Luddenden / Midgley.

He was a carter [1891, 1901] / a horsekeeper for the Borough Council [1911].

In 1887, he married Hannah Crowther [1864-19??] in Halifax.


Hannah was born in Brearley.

She was a cotton weaver [1901]

 

Child: George

The family lived at

  • 23 Derby Street, Stansfield [1891]
  • 15 Every Street, Todmorden [1901]
  • 3 Waterside, Todmorden [1911]
  • 3 School House, Water Side, Todmorden [1917]

Bloomer, GeorgeRef B1093
[18??-1???]

In [Q4] 1874, he married Elizabeth Ann Hanson [1853-1902] in Halifax.


Elizabeth Ann was the daughter of
Henry Hanson
 

Elizabeth Ann died 5th April 1902 (aged 48)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1716] with her parents

Bloomer, GeorgeRef B2665
[1860-1888] Landlord of the Railway Hotel, Hebden Bridge [1885].

He died

a painful and sudden death

on 15th February 1888

Bloomer, GeorgeRef B583
[1887-1917] Son of Charles Bloomer.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a member of the Sunday School of Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden / a member of Prudence of the Vale Lodge of Oddfellows / a member of Bourillion Reform Club, Todmorden / a grocer's assistant [1901, 1911] / employed in the grocery department of the Todmorden Industrial & Co-operative Society, Victoria Road.

On 29th October 1912, he married Sarah Maria Greenwood [1888-1963] at the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Castle Street, Todmorden.

Children:

  1. Phyllis [b 7th February 1917]

They lived at 1 Fountain Street, Todmorden.

During World War I, he enlisted [10th July 1916], and he served as a Gunner with the 46th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He was sent to France [4th December 1916].

He was killed in action in France [12th September 1917].

The Todmorden & District News [21st September 1917] published an obituary with a photograph.

He was buried at Chester Farm Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II A 11].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Todmorden Co-operative Society, on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden, and on the Memorial at Bourillion Reform Club, Todmorden. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £202 11/6d.

Administration was granted to his widow Sarah Maria.

Sarah Maria was awarded a pension of 18/9d per week

Bloomer, GreenwoodRef B1662
[1859-1927]
He was a nursery gardener.

On 7th October 1882, he married Annice Horsfall [1856-1921] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Annie [1883-1952] who married John Bolton

Bloomer, JonasRef B1876
[1832-1882] Son of Samuel Bloomer.

Born in Wadsworth.

He was a spinning overlooker [1860, 1861] / an overlooker in worsted mill [1871] / landlord of the Granby, Luddenden [1871] / landlord of the T' Cat i' th' Well, Luddenden Dean [1879].

On 15th September 1860, he married Hannah Green [1837-1???] in Halifax.


Hannah was born in Midgley
 

Children:

  1. George [b 1860] who was a clerk [1881]
  2. Samuel [b 1868] who was a waiter [1881]

They lived at Luddenden [1861].

Jonas died at T' Cat i' th' Well [9th April 1882].

Hannah took over at T' Cat i' th' Well [1882-1885]

Bloomer, SamuelRef B1877
[1796-18??] He was a weaver [1841].

Around 1826, he married Grace [1801-1???].

Children:

  1. Hannah [b 1826]
  2. Mary [b 1826]
  3. James [b 1826]
  4. William [b 1829]
  5. Jonas
  6. Thomas [b 1835]
  7. Sarah [b 1837]
  8. Martha [b 1839]
  9. John [b 1841]

The family lived at Great Mount, Wadsworth [1841]

Bloomer, WalterRef B952
[1867-1920] Born in Halifax.

He was a carter [1901] / in Wakefield Prison [1901].

In [Q4] 1888, he married (1) Annie Walsh in Halifax.

Children:

  1. John Edward [1889-1966]
  2. Percy [1890-1977]
  3. Walter [b 1899]

On 23rd August 1919, he married (2) Alice Ann [1884-1922] at All Souls' Church, Halifax.


Alice Ann (née Taylor), was the widow of
John Norcliffe
 

Children:

  1. Albert

Albert was adopted by George William Scholey

Bloomergate House, MidgleyRef B439
Midgley Road. Originally called Woodgate House. It was built in 1673 by Mary and John Lockwood. There are traces of the taking-in door.

The house was bought by the Bloomer family in the 19th century and renamed.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Bloore, CharlesRef B1461
[1884-1918]

In [Q4] 1907, he married Hannah Savory [1884-1956] in Chorlton, Lancashire.

They lived at 5 High Grove Place, Trooper Lane, Southowram.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Sergeant with the 4th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment.

He died 24th July 1918 (aged 34).

He was buried at Locre No.10 Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref A 14]

Blosse, Rev H. J.Ref B1310
[18??-19??]
BD.

Minister at Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1932-1936].

He resigned in 1936 and moved to County Durham

Blue-backRef B569
The Rawdon family of Callis Mill issued their own banknotes. These were guinea notes and 5/- cards printed in blue ink and were called blue-backs

Blue Ball Bridge, Dean CloughRef B533
Road bridge where Bowling Dyke crosses the Hebble, near Fearnley Mill, to join Old Lane.

The Blue Ball was near

Blue Ball House, BlackshawheadRef B736
Badger Lane. Built around the mid-19th century and formerly the Blue Ball pub.

It is now 2 private dwellings

Blue Bell Farm, SowerbyRef B1245
The property was advertised for Sale by Auction [July 1854] as containing 6 acres 2 rood 16 perch land and with seven cottages in the occupation of William Sutcliffe

See Blue Bell, Sowerby

Blue Bell Lane Farm, CornholmeRef B2959
Blue Bell Lane. Built around 1830

Blue Bell Lodge, Mill BankRef B766
Lower Mill Bank Road. Early 19th century mill building. It is now a house

Blue Coat School & AlmshousesRef B401

Blue JacketsRef B232
Popular name for the West Yorkshire Yeomanry Cavalry

The Blue Pig, InchfieldRef B4800
A later name for Knowsley, Walsden

The Blue Pig, MidgeholeRef B3051
See Midgehole Working Men's Club

Blue PlaquesRef B2802
Calderdale Council has erected blue plaques to commemorate several famous people and landmarks:

Blue SoxRef B379

Blunt, ArthurRef B368
[1891-1917] Illegitimate son of Clara Blunt, and stepson of Joseph Pickles.

Born in Halifax [Q1 1891].

He was a carpet printer at Dean Clough [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Hussars (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own).

He was killed in action [9th April 1917] (aged 26).

The Halifax Courier [12th May 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 5], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Blunt, ClaraRef B1790
[1873-1952]
Daughter of
Ellen Blunt.

Born in Halifax.

She had an illegitimate son Arthur Blunt [b 1891].

She was a carpet filler in printing works [1891] / a carpet printer [1901] / a worsted winder [1911].

In 1895, she married Joseph Pickles in Halifax.

They lived at 4 Albert Street, Haley Hill, Halifax

Blunt, EllenRef B1795
[1846-1???] Born in Ireland.

She was a carpet filler in printing works [1891]

In 1891, She was listed as single, living 1 Albert Gallery, Northowram with daughter Clara Blunt, son George Blunt [b 1881] who was a worsted spinner [1891], and grandson Arthur Blunt

Blythman, JasperRef B604
[15??-16??] He was the second husband of Judith Farrer.

He married Judith Hanson, widow of William Dean.

Children:

  1. Mary [d 1631] who married Gilbert Dean

Blythman, WilliamRef B1504
[16??-16??]
Halifax land-owner. He supported the
Royalist cause during the Civil War and paid £508 10/- fines

Blyton, William JosephRef B1258
[1887-19??] Born in Manchester. He became a journalist in Halifax. He wrote several books about country life, including

  • The Witness from Outside: Excerpts on Roman Catholicism  from Protestant writers [1924]
  • The law of self-sacrifice in nature, man and God [1930]
  • The Modern Adventure: Essays [1930]
  • Gale warning: A novel [1931]
  • Country airs [1935]
  • The rolling year: A farmer's log with illustrations by  Raymond Sheppard [1936]
  • English cavalcade: Descriptive passages on English scenes  by famous authors, interwoven with narrative; illustrated by the  author and Raymond Sheppard (with a map) [1937]
  • Arrows of desire: Suggestions for the security of Britain  [1938]
  • We are observed a mirror to English character [1938]
  • Anglo-German future [1939]
  • Landfalls and windfalls a personal record (With plates,  including portraits, and illustrations) [1940]
  • To happier days [1941]
  • Cakes, ale and virtue: A modern's testament [1944?]
  • So you're going farming! [1946]

Boai, MichaelRef B2365
[18??-18??]
Musician and performer. On 12th December 1833, he played music on his chin at a concert at the
Old Assembly Rooms, Halifax

Boal, Alexander BlackwoodRef B2328
[1839-18??] Son of James Boal.

Born in Newtownards, Ireland.

He was a boot and shoe merchant at 29 Cross Hills, Halifax, and 96 Northgate, Halifax [1864].

On 3rd December 1863, he married Julia Wainhouse at All Souls' Church, Halifax.


Julia was the daughter of Thomas Wainhouse
 

Children:

  1. Pauline Jane Wainhouse (Boal) [b 1865]
  2. Alexander [b 1867]
  3. Thomas Wainhouse (Boal) [1869-1870]
  4. Thomas Wainhouse (Boal) [b 1871]
  5. Mabel Agnes Wainhouse (Boal) [b 1875]

He lived at Savile Mount [1874].

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4518]

Boam, EricRef B908
[1917-1941]
Son of Jane & Thomas Boam.

He married Frances.

They lived at Walsden.

During World War II, he served with the Leicestershire Regiment.

He died 20th May 1941 (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Athens Memorial, Greece [Grave Ref Face 5], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Boardall, AbrahamRef B1910
[1825-1886] (Possibly) son of William Boardall.

Born in Midgley.

He was a warehouseman [1851] / a carpet weaver [1861] / an overlooker [1863] / a carpet weaver [1871, 1881].

Around [Q4] 1850, he married (1) Mary Helliwell [1826-1863] in Bradford.


Mary was born in Erringden
 

Children:

  1. John William
  2. Albert [1863] who died in infancy

Mary died in Halifax [13th April 1863].

In [Q2] 1869, he married (2) Martha Ann Spruce [1837-1881] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Herbert [b 1870] a Brussels carpet weaver [1891]
  2. Fred [b 1871]a Brussels carpet creeler [1891]
  3. Alice
  4. Edward

They lived at

  • West End Street, Bradford [1851]
  • Lower Pond, Warley [1861]
  • 35 Parliament Street, Halifax [1881, 1891]

Living with them [in 1851] was Mary's mother Grace Helliwell [b Erringden 1796].

Abraham died in Halifax [14th June 1886] (aged 61) 

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3030]

Boardall, AliceRef B1925
[1873-1936] Daughter of Abraham Boardall.

Born in Halifax.

She was a worsted coating mender [1891, 1911].

She never married.

She had a daughter Doris [1895-1945]; father unknown.


Doris was born in Halifax.

She was an underclothing machinist [1911]

 

They lived at 35 Parliament Street, Halifax [1901, 1911].

In 1901, they were living with Alice's brother Edward Boardall.

Alice died 22nd January 1936 (aged 63).

Doris died 26th December 1945 (aged 50).

They both died in Halifax and were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3030]

Boardall, Edgar AthelstanRef B463
[1896-1915] Son of Fred Boardall.

Born in Luddendenfoot.

He was educated at Hipperholme Grammar School / an office boy [1911] / an employee of Siddall & Hilton Limited / in business as a perambulator dealer in Blackpool.

During World War I, he enlisted in September 1914 and served as a Private with the 6th Battalion King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster).

3 of his cousins – including George Bentley & Arthur Bentley – were also serving.

He went out to the Dardanelles [June 1915].

He was wounded [August 1915], and went to Alexandria to recuperate.

He had been back in the Dardanelles when he was again wounded.

He died at St Elmo Hospital, Malta, from the wounds [1st December 1915] (aged 19).

The Halifax Courier [4th December 1915] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Pieta Military Cemetery, Malta [Grave Ref D X 1].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

His cousins Edmund, George & Arthur Bentley also died in the War.

Boardall, EdwardRef B1926
[1877-1957] Son of Abraham Boardall.

Born in Halifax.

He was a Brussels carpet helper [1891] / a wood-working machine maker [1901] / an engineer's iron planer [1911].

In [Q2] 1906, he married Dorothy Ann Coates [1880-19??] in Halifax.


Dorothy Ann was born in Durham
 

Children:

  1. Kathleen [b 1908]
  2. Herman [b 1910]

They lived at

Living with him [in 1901] were sister Alice Boardall & her daughter Doris.

Edward died in Brighouse [Q2 1957] (aged 80) 

Boardall, FredRef B461
[1871-19??] Born in Midgley.

He was secretary of a limited worsted & woollen company [1901] / commercial clerk for woollen manufacturer [1911] / an employee of James Clay & Sons Limited.

In 1895, he married Annie Bentley in Halifax.


Annie was born in Halifax, the daughter of Samuel Bentley
 

Children:

  1. Edgar Athelstan
  2. Percy [b 1900]
  3. Harry [b 1902]

They lived at

  • 8 Belmont Terrace, Luddendenfoot [1901]
  • Highfield House, Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge [1911]
  • Glen Lea, Sowerby Bridge [1915]

Boardall, John WilliamRef B1913
[1852-1903] Son of Abraham Boardall.

Born in Bradford.

He was a wood turner [1881] / a cabinet wood turner [1891].

In [Q3] 1876, he married Sarah Cooper [1852-1???] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Drighlington.

She was a weaver [1881] / a worsted coating weaver [1891]

 

They lived at

  • 22 Handel Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 29 Hope Street, Halifax [1891]

John William died 30th May 1903 (aged 51), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2620] with William Boardall (? his grandfather) 

Boardall, WilliamRef B722
[1792-1825]

He married Elizabeth [1790-1867].

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [1816-1900] who was buried with her parents
  2. (possibly) Abraham

William died 11th April 1825 (aged 33).

Elizabeth died 25th March 1867 (aged 77).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2620] with grandson (?) John William Boardall

Boardman, JohnRef B1528
[1792-1825]
Of Lindwell, Greetland.

He died 9th December 1825 (aged 33).

He was buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: J19]

Bob Hall, LightcliffeRef B88
A group of cottages. A pack of hounds was kept here.

The Bob Hall golf house at Halifax Golf Club was built on the site

Bob o' LanksRef B1145

Bobbin, TimRef B1073
Pen-name of poet John Collier

Bochen, IwanRef B1024
[1920-1955] Driller & shot firer at Baitings Reservoir, Ripponden.

He died during the construction of the Reservoir

Bocklet, R.Ref B2925
[18??-19??]
Dentist at
Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden [1912]

Bockwith, Rev George LangtonRef B1669
[187?-18??]
Curate at
Elland [187?]

Boddy's Building Turkish BathsRef B1983
Opened by Joshua Waddington at Boddy's Buildings, Halifax in 1858

Boddy, GeorgeRef B8100
[1831-1???] Brother of John Boddy.

He worked in his brother's grocer business.

Some time before September 1850, he became involved with a prostitute called Greenwood who lived in New Bank and instigated him to robbery. He was accused of stealing 10 or 11 watches from jeweller Frank Hebden

Boddy, JohnRef B1109
[1819-1???] Born in Grewelthorpe.

He was a local grocer at Northgate, Halifax, and a property owner / a master grocer, chemist & druggist employing 15 journeyman  apprentices [1851] / a grocer [1861].

His brother George Boddy worked for him.

An undated newspaper cutting recorded


Mr J. Boddy, a grocer of Northgate, was returning to his shop when he met a young lad named Thomas Sutcliffe rolling a barrel of treacle before him.

The barrel was just like the one he had left at his shop door. He was handed over to the police.

Sutcliffe had only been released from prison seven weeks before after serving 12 months for a former felony.

He was committed to take trial at the approaching sessions

 

In 1853, Boddy had houses built in Holden Street, Halifax.

In 1856, he built Boddy's Buildings, Halifax.

Around 1848, he married Mary [1819-1???].


Mary was born in Otley
 

Children:

  1. James H. [b 1848]

They lived at

  • 37 Cross Hill, Halifax [1851]
  • Northgate, Halifax [1861]

In 1851, the following apprentices were working for John and living with the family

  • George Booth [b 1835]
  • James Ellis [b 1832]
  • Robert Emmit [b 1834]
  • Robert Fox [b 1834]
  • Haigh C. Gledhill [b 1834]
  • William Hartley [b 1831]
  • William Waite [b 1833]

Boden, JohnRef B1752
[18??-19??] He was A toll keeper on the Rochdale Canal.

He was a regular visitor to the Golden Lion, Todmorden, and applied for the licence when Mrs Ratcliff left the pub [1907].

He married Sarah.

Children:

  1. Dorothy

In 1914, they moved to the Rose & Crown, Stalybridge

Bodger, EricRef B945
[1891-1961] Son of George Bodger.

Born in Beverley [7th March 1891].

He was brewery clerk at Samuel Webster's Brewery [1911].

In 1918, he married Edith Mary Balmforth [1895-1961] in Halifax.


Edith Mary was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Joan [b 1921]
  2. Mary [b 1923]

Eric died in Halifax in 1861

Bodger, Frances WhiteRef B831
[1889-1962] Son of George Bodger.

Born in Beverley [19th September 1889]

He was assistant brewer at Samuel Webster's Brewery [1911] / head brewer [after his father's death 1923].

On 13th June 1918, he married Sylvia May Garnett in Halifax.


Sylvia May was born in Halifax [2nd May 1896]
 

Children:

  1. George Duncan Bodger [1924-1992]

Frances died in Halifax [1st January 1962].

Sylvia May died in Halifax [16th September 1978]

Bodger, GeorgeRef B823
[1847-1923] Born in Heeley, South Yorkshire.

He was head brewer at Samuel Webster's Brewery.

On 9th November 1885, he married Rose White [1860-1960] in Beverley.


Rose was born in Bowling, West Yorkshire [24th May 1860]
 

Children:

  1. Frances White
  2. Eric

George died in Halifax [15th December 1923].

After his death, son Frances took over as Head Brewer at Webster's brewery.

Rose died in Halifax [9th December 1960] (aged 100).

The family lived in Buckley Gate, Ovenden [1911]

Body, Rev A. B. R.Ref B1198
[18??-19??]
Curate at
Elland [1895-1900]

Bog Eggs, Old TownRef B110
A farmstead at Wadsworth and an area of Wadsworth Moor.

Ogden suggests that the name means bog witches, that is, bog hex.

See Jack at Bog Eggs and Joan at Bog Eggs

BogdenRef B131
Village in the Ryburn valley which was inundated when the Ryburn reservoir / Bogden Clough Reservoir was constructed in 1925 / 1933.

See Bogden Clough, Bogden Woods, Rishworth and the poem by Whiteley Lumb

Bogden BridgeRef B505
Stone bridge across Bogden Clough.

(Probably) a packhorse bridge.

Known locally as Roman Bridge.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Bogden CloughRef B3046
Stream which flowed into the Ryburn.

See Bogden Bridge, Bogden and Bogden Clough Reservoir

Bogden Clough ReservoirRef B1170
Aka Ryburn Reservoir

Bogden, Sowerby BridgeRef B79
Popular name for an area of slum housing – including Broad Street, Stansfield Court and Woods Court – which stood in the Sowerby Street area at the West End of Sowerby Bridge. This was one of the first such areas to be cleared in the 1920s/1930s. Many of the residents were housed on the Beechwood housing estate

Bogden Woods, RishworthRef B2718
Local beauty spot near Bogden

Boggard House, MidgleyRef B3498

Boggard House, PellonRef B377
Hanson Lane.

A doorway was inscribed 1779 IMB

This is discussed in the book Sketches of Old Halifax

Boggard Well, NorthowramRef B2893
A well in the upper Shibden Valley, towards Queensbury

Boggart's Grave, OgdenRef B423
A holy well on Ogden Water Nature Reserve. The water produces air bubbles as it surfaces

Boggart House, CromwellbottomRef B1512
Ashday Lane.

This was the gatehouse to Ashday Hall.

Boggart House, MidgleyRef B272
Name given to Ellen Royde which was supposed to be haunted.

The Boggart Chair stone in the garden of the house is a said to have been worn smooth by the boggarts waiting to enter the house

Boggart StonesRef B80
A small, rocky outcrop just south of Widdop Reservoir. It is said that a mischievous boggart who lived here used to torment walkers

Boggis, Mason HaroldRef B1338
[1889-1917] Son of Samuel Boggis.

Born in Hebden Bridge.

In 1915, he married Eliza Oldfield [1888-1968] in Todmorden.


Eliza was born in Chorlton
 

They had no children.

They lived at

  • 7 Hangingroyd Lane, Hebden Bridge
  • 8 Bank Buildings, Hawksclough [1917]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [30th October 1917].

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 48-50 & 162A].

In his will, Mason left an estate valued at £279 5/6d to Eliza

Boggis, SamuelRef B1339
[1861-1894] Born in Lincolnshire.

He was a fustian cutter [1883].

In 1883, he married Emily Stansfield [1863-1927] in Halifax.


Emily was born in Hebden Bridge
 

Children:

  1. John Edwin [1883-1939]
  2. Mary Hannah [1885-1961]
  3. Mason Harold

The children were born in Hebden Bridge

Boggitt, Thomas RevRef B1621
[18??-1880]
A native of Malton. He trained at Nottingham Institute before becoming Minister at
Luddendenfoot Congregational Church [February 1877]

Bois, Dr JohnRef B132
[1560-1???] Halifax-born Greek and Hebrew scholar who translated sections of the Old Testament.

Son of William Bois

Bois, WilliamRef B281
[1???-15??] Born in Halifax.

Clergyman, singer and musician. He was educated at Cambridge. He was a Greek and Hebrew scholar.

He was a Protestant and became a farmer at Hadley, Suffolk during the reign of Queen Mary. On the accession of Elizabeth I, he returned to the church.

He married Mirabel Poolye.


Mirabel, of Hadley, Suffolk, was

A gentlewoman of good family

She encouraged William to enter the church

 

Child: John

He died aged 68

Boland, ArthurRef B1063
[1???-191?]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Yorkshire Regiment.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Boland, Patrick JosephRef B1390
[1885-1915]
Or John Patrick.

Son of Patrick Boland of Hipperholme.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 2nd December 1915 (aged 30).

He was buried at Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref I D 22].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

The Bold familyRef B1911
Richard Bold of Lancaster moved to the district when he married Elizabeth Horton.

The family acquired much land and property in Barkisland – see Barkisland Old Hall

Bold Hall, BarkislandRef B2373
Recorded in 1861, when

Owners and tenants have included

Bold, JohnRef B1828
[1???-18??] Cotton spinner at Grove Mills, Ovenden [1840]

Bold, PeterRef B138
[16??-17??] Built Ovenden House around 1727

Bold, PeterRef B512
[17??-18??] Or Bould.

Of Ovenden House.

He was a cotton spinner and fustian manufacturer at Grove Mills [1818-1840].

He was churchwarden at Illingworth Church [1817].

In 1818, he was one of the founders of a Sunday School at Ovenden.

He was appointed Surveyor of the Highways for Ovenden [1835].

In August 1843, Peter Bould, cotton spinner of Ovenden, was listed as insolvent and paying dividends of 1/6d in the pound

Bold, RichardRef B1492
[16??-17??] Of Bold, Lancashire.

He married Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Horton.

The marriage brought the Bold family to the district.

There is a monument to Elizabeth & her sisters in St Mary's Church, Mirfield

Boler, EwartRef B1653
[1925-1945] Son of Herbert Ewart Boler. of 36 Huddersfield Road, Elland.

He was educated at South Lane School, Elland / a Salvationist.

During World War II, he enlisted [1943] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in Burma [25th March 1945].

He was buried at Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma [Grave Ref 20 B 19].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial

Boler, Herbert EwartRef B1215
[1880-1954]

In 1921, he married Eleanor


Eleanor was the widow of
Willie Holmes
 

Child: Ewart

They lived at 36 Huddersfield Road, Elland.

Eleanor died in 1950.

She was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel with her first husband

Bolland, WilliamRef B509
[17??-1???]
Bought
The Castle in 1774. He established a public reading room

Bolland, WilliamRef B1167
[17??-18??]
A Halifax brass founder.

In 1780, he, John Emmett and Thomas Holden set up a blast-furnace and foundry at Birkenshaw. They produced iron and possibly steel castings

Bollard, JohnRef B545
[1???-16??]
Aka Bolland.
Clockmaker who made the clock for Elland Parish Church in 1671

Bolling, ElizabethRef B1039
[17??-1762] Of Ilkley. She inherited considerable property in Ilkley, Bradford and Burley-in-Wharfedale from her grandfather, Edward Bolling.

She married William Prescott

Bolmer, GeorgeRef B2993
[1805-1???] Landlord of the White Horse, Luddendenfoot [1851, 1853].

He married Nancy.

Child: John

Bolmer, JohnRef B2994
[1828-1???]
Son of
George Bolmer.

He married Harriet.

Children:

  1. George Frederick [b 1850]

The family lived at Spring Gardens next door to the White Horse where John's father was landlord

Bolton ...Ref B89
The entries for people & families with the surname Bolton are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Bolton & SutcliffeRef B2541
Grocers at Hebden Bridge.

Partners included J. Bolton and W. Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1819

Bolton Brow Amateur Dramatic SocietyRef B676
Sowerby Bridge

Bolton Brow Band of HopeRef B801
Recorded on 29th November 1902, when Rev T. H. Kirkness presided at a meeting

Bolton Brow Co-Op, Sowerby BridgeRef B3242
A branch of the Ripponden Co-operative Society Limited was opened in 1842

Bolton Brow Industrial & Provident Co-operative SocietyRef B2125
Recorded in 1863

Bolton Brow Literary Society, Sowerby BridgeRef B785
Recorded in December 1902, when Rev T. H. Kirkness was returning officer at an election of members

Bolton Brow Manufacturing Company LimitedRef B2092
They had business at Clough Mill, Sowerby Bridge. The company was registered in September 1873

Bolton Brow, Sowerby BridgeRef B323
Area of Sowerby Bridge.

See Clifton Street, Sowerby Bridge, Lower Clifton Street, Sowerby Bridge and Upper Bolton Brow

Bolton Brow Working Men's Club & InstituteRef B2096
Established in 1877/8. The club was formed at the first meeting in November 1877.

On 17th December 1877, a cottage was acquired in Clifton Street, Sowerby Bridge.

A library was set up and the African explorer, Henry Morton Stanley was invited to give a lecture to raise funds.

By 1898, the club had 386 members.

Recorded in January 1906, when J. A. Crowther was President.

In 19??, it became the Sowerby Bridge Working Men's Club.

See Herbert Ambler Sutcliffe, Daniel Luty, Savings Clubs and Albert Sutcliffe

Bolton House, SouthowramRef B1759
Bolton Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

See Bolton Lodge, Southowram

Bolton Lodge, SouthowramRef B3207
1 Marsh Lane / Bolton Lane.

Built in the 1931 by Herbert Mellor as a wedding present for his son William. Herbert designed and built the house on his own land and using stone from their own quarry. It has been suggested that the architect may have been J. F. Walsh.

Owners and tenants have included

See Bethesda Primitive Methodist Chapel New Graveyard and Bolton House, Southowram

Bolton Unity Friendly SocietyRef B2622
In 1915, Norris Rhodes is recorded as a member of the Bolton Unity at Shelf

Recorded in 1939, when they were at Albany Chambers, Halifax.

Bombs & bombingRef B2804

Bond & FawcettRef B2932
Originally R. Bond & Son. Retailers of flags, banners and bunting at 10 Cow Green, Halifax and at York [1900]

Bond, Rev B.Ref B1904
[18??-1???] Minister at Range Bank School, Halifax.

Recorded in 1869, when he resigned and moved to Chinnor, Oxfordshire

Bond, BenjaminRef B837
[1834-1???] Born in Macclesfield, Cheshire.

He was an independent minister [1861].

In [Q2] 1854, he married Priscilla Broadhurst [1835-1859] in Macclesfield. Children:

  1. Elizabeth Ann [b 1856]
  2. Priscilla [b 1859]

They lived at Range Bank, Halifax [1861].

Priscilla died (possibly of perinatal complications) [27th November 1859] (aged 24)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2248]

Bond, Dr Frederick FieldingRef B861
[1861-1942] MD, MB, CM, DPH, FRSTMH.

Born in Accrington.

He qualified at Edinburgh [1886].

He was assistant to Dr Brindley at Church Lane, Brighouse / Captain with the RAMC / Medical Officer of Health Rastrick / in partnership with Dr Bogdan Edward Jastrzębski Edwards in  Brighouse [1887] / Superintendent at Brighouse Smallpox Hospital [1892] / with the Local Government Medical Service [1895] / Medical Officer of Health for Fixby and the Rastrick Local Board  [1905] / one of the founders of the branch of St John's Ambulance Brigade in Brighouse / Surgeon to the Mercantile Fleet Auxiliary / Surgeon with the African Steamship Company.

In 1892, he engaged a locum to look after his practice while he and his wife worked in the newly-established Clifton Isolation Hospital during the smallpox outbreak in the district.

In 1885, he married Mary Emma Dixon [1862-1951] in Halifax.


Mary Emma was born in Sowerby
 

Children:

  1. Winifred Mary [1886-11th November 1971] who was one of  the first health visitors in Brighouse, & married [Rastrick 14th  September 1921] Walter Waddell Carlow, surgeon
  2. Frederick William [1890-6th January 1943] who was a  mechanical engineer [1911] & married Annie T H Hird
  3. Richard Edwin [1893-10th March 1969] who married [Halifax  1918] Estelle E Baldwin

They lived at

  • 14 Southgate, Halifax [1885]
  • Rastrick [1890]
  • Thorncliffe, Rastrick [1895-1925]
  • Falaba, South Hayling, Hampshire [1930]
  • Thorns, Hayling Island, Hampshire [1935]
  • 2 Mount Crescent, Malton [1940-1942]
  • 25 Walker Street, Edinburgh [1951]

Bond Street, Lightcliffe was named for him

Frederick died 8th February 1942 (aged 80) 

Mary Emma died 21st April 1951

Bond, Rev JamesRef B3272
[1780-1856]
Born in Kendal, Westmorland. He moved to Midgley.

He was a papermaker at Midgley [1801] / pastor at Clayton West Independent Chapel [1823-1825] / minister and schoolmaster at Marsden [1825-1848].

On 3rd May 1801, he married Ann Butterfield [1776-18??] from Ovenden, in Halifax.

The family lived at The Vicarage, Midgley

Bond, JamesRef B2647
[18??-19??]
Born in Preston.

He was landlord of the Globe, Rastrick [1887, 1894, 1896].

He married Mary E. Cockcroft [1855-19??].


Mary came from Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Fred [b 1879]
  2. Annie [b 1882]
  3. James
  4. Harry [b 1888]

Bond, JamesRef B25
[1885-1938] Son of James Bond, caretaker.

Born in Mirfield.

He was landlord of a mason of 19 Rastrick Common [1910] / the Duke of York, Rastrick [31st October 1919 until the pub  closed 24th December 1927] / the Malt Shovel, Brighouse [1929].

On 10th March 1910, he married Emily Garfitt [1888-19??] at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick


Emily, of 9 Cliffe Road, Rastrick, was the daughter of Richard Garfitt
 

Children:

  1. Stanley [1911-1987]

Bond's: R. Bond & SonRef B2933
Retailers of flags, banners and bunting in Halifax. The business became Bond & Fawcett

Bond, RichardRef B1867
[1868-19??] Born in Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.

He was a labourer [1891] / a farmer [1901].

In 1890, he married Rachel Harvey [1872-19??] in Uttoxeter.


Rachel was born in Smallthorne, Staffordshire
 

Children:

  1. Alice [b 1891] who was a calico weaver [1911]
  2. Richard Henry [b 1893]
  3. William
  4. Colin [b 1897] who was a roving frame doffer [1911]
  5. J. E. Harvey [b 1907]
  6. Vincent [b 1909]
  7. Wilfred [b 1911]

The family lived at

  • Church Street, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire (with  Richard's widowed grandmother Harriet Wood [b 1825]) [1891]
  • Heys Farm, Oxenhope, Keighley [1901]
  • Mankinholes Farm, Todmorden [1911]

Richard is not recorded in 1911, and may already be in Canada.

On 28th September 1912, Rachel & the children – Alice, William, Colin, Harry, Vincent, and Wilfred - left Liverpool, heading for Quebec, Canada

Bond, WillRef B619
[1894-1918] Son of Richard Bond.

Born in Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire [21st December 1894].

He was a farm labourer [1911] / a clerk [1912] / a farmer in LaFleche, Saskatchewan, Canada.

In 1912, he and his family emigrated to Canada.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force [March 1916] and served as a Private with the 46th Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He died 25th July 1918.

He was buried at Roclincourt Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VI D 26].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

BondinaRef B526
The company became Freudenberg Nonwovens

Bone, Rev Trevor HubertRef B1312
[1925-19??] He served at Harrogate and at Leeds Parish Church before becoming Vicar of Hebden Bridge [1961]. In 1969, he was appointed vicar at Barnsley

Bonegate, BrighouseRef B104

Bonegate Cottage, BrighouseRef B214
2 Bonegate.

Part of the estate of Bonegate Hall which stood opposite the Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

Bonegate Hall, BrighouseRef B136
Aka Bonegate, Bonegate House. Built in 1635 by Henry Brighouse. Owners and tenants have included

Bonegate Cottage and Brooklands were nearby

Bonegate Toll BoothRef B93
Bonegate Bar on the Bradford & Huddersfield Turnpike is mentioned in 1851. It stood at the foot of Bonegate, Brighouse. It was demolished in 18??

Bonnar, E. W.Ref B2692
[18??-19??]
Minister recorded when he performed a burial at
Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden [1938]

Bonner, HerbertRef B1034
[1883-1914]
Son of Martha & George Bonner, of 3 Shibden Mill Fold, Shibden.

Born in Hitchin.

He lived at 10 Aspinall Street East, Siddal.

He was a regular soldier with 16 years' service.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment.

He was killed at Zonnebeke [7th November 1914] (aged 31).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 8], and on All Saints' War Memorial, Dudwell

Bonnett, William JohnRef B187
[1882-1907] A toffee boiler at Mackintosh's Kingston Confectionery Works, Halifax.

He was a member of Queens Road Primitive Methodist Chapel and a teacher at the Sunday School.

He never married.

On 21st February 1907, he was one of 144 people who were killed when the SS Berlin was wrecked off the Hook of Holland.

John Mackintosh had sailed across on the previous night

Bonney, EmmaRef B1411
[1866-19??] Born in 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 John Greenwood [1881]

Bonsall, JamesRef B8170
[1881-19??] Born in Keighley.

He was landlord of the Friendly, Todmorden [1911].

In [Q3] 1902, he married Margaret Mary Yates from Preston, in Burnley.

Children:

  1. twins Philomena [b 1903]
  2. George Leo [b 1903]

Living with them [in 1911] was widowed mother-in-law Ellen Yates [b 1842]

Bonser, EdwardRef B2329
[18??-18??]
Tea and coffee merchant at 14
Southgate, Halifax [1874].

An advertisement for the business in 1872 announced

New Season's Teas
EDWARD BONSER,
14, Southgate, Halifax.
Ex-Steamers "Agamemnon" "Deccan" "Malacca" and "Achilles" via Suez Canal.
and a SYRUPY CONGOU at 2s per pound

E. Bonser, Proprietor; S. Leonard, Manager

Bonser, Sir John WinfieldRef B2875
[1847-1914] Son of Rev John Bonser.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School [1859-1866] / a barrister / Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements / Singapore [1893] / a Privy Councillor [1901].

Boocock ...Ref B1485
The entries for people & families with the surname Boocock are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Boocock's CharityRef B2576
Of Halifax. Recorded in February 1839, when a meeting of the Trustees

of the late Mr Boocock's charity

elected George Edwards to replace the late William Emmet

Boocock's: W. H. Boocock & SonRef B2088
Halifax legal firm established by William Henry Boocock.

They were at Black Swan Passage, Halifax, Imperial Chambers, Halifax [1907], and Provincial Bank Chambers, Halifax [1936].

See Herbert Boocock, James Naylor and Robert Sutcliffe Naylor

Booker, Rev WilliamRef B901
[1830-1903] MA.

Born in Leeds.

He was curate at Burnley before becoming Curate at Halifax [1858, 1861] and Vicar of Brighouse [November 1862-1890].

They lived at 14 Ward's End, Halifax [1861].

When Rev Joseph Birch left Brighouse, it was proposed to appoint Rev T. H. Flynn to the post, but Rev Charles Musgrave offered the living to Rev Booker.


It is said that Rev Booker was offered the living at Heptonstall and when visiting the district prior to accepting the offer, he arrived at Hebden Bridge station and asked a porter for directions to Heptonstall. When the porter pointed upwards, Rev Booker turned and took the train back to Halifax, abandoning the offer.
 

On 17th June 1873, he married Margaret Ann Urquhart [18??-1880] at Chapel Allerton.


Margaret Ann was the daughter of Rev J. Urquhart incumbent of Chapel Allerton
 

He resigned in 1890 and went to live in Leeds.

He died at Ivy House, Chapeltown, Leeds [September 1903]

BooksellersRef B2803

Boord, Henry JohnRef B2216
[1???-1848]
Stuff manufacturer. Partner in
McCrea & Boord. He lived at Darcy Hill, Skircoat [1845]. He died at Newton Abbot

Boosey, Albert EdwardRef B1114
[18??-1918] He was a conductor for the Halifax Tramways Company.

He married Beatrice Alice Walker [1886-1949] in Halifax.

They lived at 22 Broad Tree Terrace, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [April 1917] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment.

He died 21st March 1918.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Boot's Cash Chemists LimitedRef B3016
National chain of pharmacies established in 1849 by John Boot. They were at Old Market, Halifax [1936] and Southgate.

In 1968, the Boots Pure Drug Company acquired Timothy Whites & Taylors Limited

Boote, JamesRef B2655
[18??-19??]
Costumier and furrier &c at 10
Old Market, Halifax [1900, 1903]

Booth ...Ref B64
The entries for people & families with the surname Booth are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

BoothRef B82
District to the north-west of Halifax, south of Wainstalls and north of Luddenden and Midgley.

The first meeting house opened here in 1761 with James Oldfield as one of its precentors.

The imposing Booth Congregational Church was built here in 1869.

See Luddenden Valley Railway

Booth & OgdenRef B2067
Formerly Brook & Booth. Partners included John Brook Booth and Joseph Ogden.

Brewers at Red Cross Brewery, Rastrick [1874].

The partnership was dissolved in June 1881.

The business was acquired by James William Prynn and became Prynn & Company [1881]

Booth Bridge, RishworthRef B105
Stands below the wall of what was the dam for Booth Bridge Mill

Booth BrothersRef B144
Cotton doublers and warp makers established by William and Lister Booth at Grove Mills, Brighouse.

The partnership ended in 1892.

William started his own cotton doubling and warp making business in a shed attached to Mill Royd Mill.

Lister established Lister Booth & Company Limited at Grove Mills

Booth Cricket ClubRef B3083

See Ronald Hawley Murgatroyd

Booth Dean Beck, RishworthRef B887

On 26th November 1881, John Kenworthy, his wife and daughter, drowned in the Beck after calling at the Derby Bar, Rishworth

Booth Dean Bridge, RishworthRef B713
A single-arch stone bridge which carries the road across the valley to Ripponden and Ringstone Reservoir

Booth Dean Clough, BarkislandRef B2440
Aka Booth Wood Stream. Stream which is a part of the boundary between Rishworth and Barkisland. It is a major tributary which joins the Ryburn at Rishworth.

Booth Wood Reservoir is on the clough.

See Holme House Bridge, Barkisland

Booth Dean ReservoirsRef B1859
See Lower Booth Dean Reservoir and Upper Booth Dean Reservoir

Booth Dean Spring, RishworthRef B1751
A mineral spring. Near the Rocking Stone, Rishworth

Booth's: E. & G. BoothRef B661
Woollen manufacturers at West Vale.

Partners included Ephraim Booth and George Booth.

In May 1869, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Booth's: Ernest Booth & CompanyRef B2656
A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Public Decorators: 10 Southgate, Halifax

Furnishing Warehouse: Trinity Road, Halifax

Booth's: George Booth & CompanyRef B2149
Machine tool makers at Arundel Street, Halifax [1905]

Booth House, LuddendenfootRef B396
Blackwood Hall area. Mid 18th century property.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Booth's: J. Booth & SonRef B2060
Shoddy manufacturers established by Joseph Booth at Burrwood Mill, Stainland [1905]

Booth's: J. H. Booth & SonRef B2689
Dairy farmers at Holywell Green Farm

Booth's: J. R. Booth OrchestraRef B588
Recorded around 1900 in Brighouse

Booth's: James Booth & SonRef B2079
Worsted spinners and woollen fancy manufacturers established at Ovenden in 1876 by James Booth.

Their products included

  • Gloves & hosiery
  • Knitted fabrics & serges [1897]

From 1880, they had business at Lee Mills, Halifax.

They subsequently had other premises at Huddersfield, Bradford and Bread Street, London.

In the 1880s, the company name was changed to James Booth.

In 1890, they employed over 1000 workers and operated 2,500 spindles and 180 looms.

In February 1890, when James Booth was Mayor of Halifax, the firm were ordered to pay £29 10/- for causing 12 women and young persons to work after hours at their Netherton Mill, Holmfield. The manager accepted responsibility.

The Halifax Guardian [26th May 1894] advertised


Sale by Auction 13th June 1894

Lee Mills, LEE BRIDGE, Halifax, on instructions from James Booth, Esq., who is giving up Spinning & Weaving.

MACHINERY for SPINNING & WARPING, WINDING &c

 

On 23rd December 1897, there was a serious fire at their Lee Bridge Mill

Booth's: John Booth & SonRef B8290
Iron founders at Chapel Field Foundry, Ripponden.

Established by John Booth.

The foundry was acquired by H. Downs & Son of Huddersfield [1986]

The business moved to Huddersfield [2005]

Booth, RishworthRef B1067
The house is mentioned in 1372 Owners and tenants have included

About 1750, the Booth estate was divided.

In 1773, the estate was transferred to Elkanah Hoyle and John Hoyle of High Moss.

See Queen at the Booth, Upper Booth, Rishworth and Booth

Booth Stead, WarleyRef B907
See Boothsteads Farm, Warley

Booth TownRef B2

Booth Town CharityRef B692
Established by the Hall family to keep a school at Boothtown House for
the teaching of 5 poor boys and 5 poor girls

See Jeremiah Hall Charity

Booth WoodRef B141
Area of Calderdale near Rishworth

See Booth Wood Mill, Rishworth, Booth Wood Reservoir, Booth Wood, Rishworth and Booth Wood Wesleyan Chapel

Booth Wood BridgeRef B3032

Booth Wood ReservoirRef B1853
Rishworth.

The reservoir was the last of 3 – Baiting, Ryburn and Booth Wood – to be built to supply the Wakefield area. It was built on Booth Dean Clough, a short distance from the former Booth Wood Mill. in 1966 at a cost of £2 million, and opened in 1971.

It originally supplied 2,540,000 gallons of water per day.

This is the reservoir that you can see to the north as you drive along the M62. Scammonden Dam is to the south of the motorway.

In 1995, water was pumped from the reservoir to relieve Baitings Reservoir

See Spa Clough Reservoir, Rishworth

Booth Wood StreamRef B1736
Aka Booth Dean Clough

Boothe, MrRef B1137
[1???-16??]
Curate at
Heptonstall [1644]

The BoothesRef B610
Property owned by Thomas Fourness [1480]


Question: Can anyone tell me anything about what or where this was?

 

Boothes, William of theRef B1222
[12??-13??]
He rented
Shibden Mill [1307]

Boothman ...Ref B137
The entries for people & families with the surname Boothman are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Boothroyd & RossRef B2864
Wine and brandy merchants at North Bridge, Halifax [1809]

Boothroyd, ArthurRef B2662
[1874-19??]
Brighouse violinist.

He achieved some success in the Mrs Sunderland Competition, and won a Mrs Sunderland Medal. He taught music and conducted the Brighouse Choral Society.

In 1898, he married Flora Hellawell [1878-19??].

Children:

  1. Elsie [b 1900]
  2. Reginald [b 1901]
  3. Winifred [b 1904]
  4. Bernard [b 1906]
  5. Marion [b 1908]
  6. Dora [b 1910]

Some of his children became well-known musicians.

The family lived at 14 Halifax Road, Brighouse [1911]

Boothroyd, Dr BenjaminRef B1406
[1768-1836] LLD, DD.

Son of a shoemaker.

Born in Warley.

He was educated at the Warley village school. Rev Richard Simpson of Warley Congregational Church encouraged him to study Latin and Greek. He was a student at Northowram Academy and Heckmondwike Academy.

In 1790, he became minister of the Independent Chapel at Pontefract. He subsequently served at Highfield Chapel, Huddersfield.

He set up in business as a printer and bookseller.

He was a Hebrew scholar. He made a complete translation of the whole Bible, and published it with a commentary. With the help of his wife who corrected the proofs, he published a Hebrew Bible which appeared in quarterly parts. He later produced several English versions of the Bible. In recognition of his work, he received the degree of Doctor of Law & Divinity from Glasgow University.

On 5th May 1801, he married Sarah Hurst [17??-1832] in Pontefract.

Children:

  1. son
  2. son
  3. son
  4. son
  5. daughter
  6. daughter
  7. daughter
  8. daughter

A memorial at Warley Independent Chapel records

His simplicity and godly sincerity endeared him to all – his biblical labours raised him to an eminence attained by few – and he died a good old age [68], crowned with labours and honours.

This tablet was erected by a few friends and strangers, to remind the youth of Warley that honour here and happiness hereafter as the reward of diligent exertion, are in the power of every one

He was buried at Highfield Chapel, Huddersfield

Boothroyd, ChristopherRef B793
[1848-1???] Son of Mr Boothroyd.

(Possibly) born in Huddersfield [Q1 1848].

He married Elizabeth Ann.


In [Q4] 1887, a Christopher Boothroyd married Elizabeth Ann Ramsden in West Ham
 

Children:

  1. Anne Emmeline who died 4th June 1891 (aged 11 months) & was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1520]


Details are not yet known of the death / burial place of Christopher & Elizabeth Ann
 

Boothroyd, EdwinRef B792
[1842-1915] Son of Mr Boothroyd.

Born in Halifax / Stainland / Huddersfield.

He was a moulding machine tenter [1871] / a grocer [1881, 1891] / living on own means [1901] / a retired grocer [1911].

In [Q3] 1870, he married Rebecca Sykes [1837-1920] in Halifax.


Rebecca was born in Stainland
 

They had no children.

They lived at

  • 10 Fielding Street, Mile Thorn, Halifax [1871]
  • 1 Aspinall Street, Halifax [1881]
  • Aspinall Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 4 Dunkirk Terrace, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Living with them [in 1881, 1891] was Rebecca's sister Sabina Sykes [b 1832] (servant).

Edwin died 17th January 1915 (aged 73).

Rebecca died 15th January 1920 (aged 83).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1520]

Boothroyd Farm, Hebden BridgeRef B337
Widdop Road.

House formerly known as Dick Booth.

The doorway is dated HM 1733 for Henry Mitchell

Boothroyd, Isaac CliffeRef B909
[1883-1920] Son of Sutcliffe Boothroyd, dyer.

Born in Bradley.

He was a cloth finisher [1909, 1911] / an insurance agent.

On 24th July 1909, he married Annie Mary Sykes [1882-19??] at Christ Church, Woodhouse, Huddersfield.


Annie Mary was born in Rastrick, the daughter of
Fred Sykes.

She was a laundry manageress [1909]

 

Children:

  1. Minnie [b 4th May 1910]
  2. Mary Elizabeth [b 25th October 1913]
  3. Rene [b 4th September 1915]

They lived at 4 Sunnyside, River Street, Rastrick [1911].

During World War I, and he served as a Gunner with the Royal Field Artillery.

He died 1st February 1920 (aged 36).

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial. He was buried at Christ Church, Woodhouse, Huddersfield

Boothroyd, JamesRef B976
[1???-18??]
In 1842, he was a
bobbin-maker at Warley

Boothroyd, JamesRef B1629
[1911-1944]
Son of Edith Ann & Walter Boothroyd of Brighouse.

In [Q4] 1938, he married Doris Oxley in Calder District.

They lived in Brighouse.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 15th September 1944 (aged 33).

He was buried at Florence War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref I C 3]

Boothroyd, JosephRef B3385
[17??-18??] Of Illingworth.

He was a Methodist, having been inspired when he heard Wesley preach. He was instrumental in establishing Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland

He married Unknown.

Child: a daughter who married Mr Priestley of Binn Royd, Norland

Boothroyd, JosephRef B1072
[1830-1???]
Illegitimate son of Martha Boothroyd of Norwood Green.

Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [29th August 1830]

Boothroyd, LawrenceRef B364
[1898-1917] Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 15th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 17th September 1917.

He was buried at Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III H 28]

Boothroyd, MrRef B794
[1???-18??]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Edwin
  2. Christopher

Boothroyd Park, RastrickRef B457
The grounds of Boothroyd, Rastrick.

A path – known locally as T' long cawsey passes through the Park.

Boothroyd, RastrickRef B291
A house is recorded here in 1272. The present house was built as a family residence around 1850.

Owners and tenants have included

William Smith bought the estate to set up an orphanage which was known as Smith's Homes.

The house was used as a hospital during World War I and as an orphanage afterwards.

In 1919, the clock tower was built. This is 50 ft high and had 3 dials, each 5 ft in diameter.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

Since 1961, it has been the William Henry Smith School, a special school for boys with behavioural and other problems.

This is discussed in the book Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax.

See Boothroyd and Boothroyd Park, Rastrick

Boothroyd, RastrickRef B427
During World War I, Boothroyd was used as a hospital – from 11th February 1916 until 31st May 1919. 1,975 patients were treated during that time.

Dr Bogdan Edward Jastrzębski Edwards was heavily involved with establishing military hospitals at Boothroyd and Longroyde. He had oversight of the facility, and his wife served as Matron at these establishments.

William Smith converted the house for use as an orphanage for children – especially war orphans – between 5 and 16 years of age. The orphanage opened on 31st July 1920. Smith intended that the children should attend local schools and that their background would not stigmatise them

Boothroyd, SquireRef B1069
[1878-1???]
Illegitimate son of Nancy Boothroyd of Bailiffe Bridge.

Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [7th July 1878]

Boothroyd's: Thomas Boothroyd & SonRef B2416
They operated the Stone Trough Brewery [1818-1821]

Boothsteads Farm, WarleyRef B414
Aka Booth Stead. 17th century farm and barn with through-passage and aisle, and with later additions. It may be built on the site of an earlier timber-framed building and the wood re-used in building the aisle.

Owners and tenants have included

BoothtownRef B148
District of Calderdale to the north of Halifax

See Pubs in Haley Hill, Halifax

Boothtown AFCRef B1054
Football club.

Recorded around 1912, when Thomas Bernard Mulroy was a playing member

Boothtown Conservative ClubRef B2236
Recorded in 1905 at 60 Fern Street when Walter Kitson was secretary.

A new club was opened on 4th July 1908.

Recorded in 1917 at St Peter Street when George Cockroft was secretary.

See Boothtown Conservative Club Roll of Honour and Lewis Dixon

Boothtown Fire StationRef B2138
Recorded in 1905 at 128 Boothtown Road

Boothtown HallRef B1166
There was a mediæval settlement here.

In 1638, Robert Hall he bought the Hall from the Booth family. In 1640, Robert carried out extensive alterations.

Traces of mediæval iron-working have been found here

Boothtown HouseRef B691
Number 3 Hall Street, Boothtown.

Aka Boothtown Mansion.

A yeoman clothier's house of the early 17th century.

Built by cloth merchant John Priestley.

Owners and tenants have included

The house was once surrounded by a number of early 19th century workers' houses on Sladden Street, Leyland Street, Waterloo Street, and Hall Street – some now demolished.

The Mansion and some of the buildings on the north side of Hall Street North are listed

This is discussed in the book Sketches of Old Halifax.

See Booth Town Charity

Boothtown Liberal ClubRef B2297
Recorded in 1905 at West View Road, when Ben Waddington was secretary, and Allen Armitage was steward.

In 1917, Ben Waddington was still secretary

Boothtown Non-Political ClubRef B2526
Recorded in 1936 at West View Road

Boothtown Post OfficeRef B2137
Recorded in 1861 & 1874, when James Watson, tailor, was in charge.

Recorded in 1905 at 140 Boothtown Road

Boothtown Road Economic StoresRef B2657
A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited. Opened in 1???

Boothtown Senior Working Men's ClubRef B2812
Recorded in 1905 at 42 St Peter's Street.

New premises opened on 2nd May 1909.

Recorded in 1917 at 60 Fern Street when Harry Turner was secretary

Boothtown Spinning Company (Halifax) LimitedRef B2429
Common weavers at Boothtown Mill [1937]

Boothwood Paper Mill CompanyRef B3108
In 1876, they were running Booth Wood Mill, Rishworth where they were making brown paper (browns) and glazed paper

Boots for BairnsRef B180
A charitable fund organised by the Yorkshire Post in 19?? to provide footwear for deprived children

The Bordall familyRef B1935
Of Midgley, Norland & Warley

Borders Bridge, Ogden CloughRef B2567
Footbridge over Ogden Clough

Boreham, SamuelRef B1803
[1878-19??] Born in Sible Hedingham, Essex.

He was a general labourer.

He married (1) Unknown.

He was a widower by 1911.

Living with him as boarders [in 1911] with were Jenny Hill & her 2 children.

Jenny later had 2 children by Sam:

  1. Ernest Boreham [b 1914]
  2. Bessie Boreham [b 1916]


It is not known whether Jenny & Sam married
 

Bories, Marjorie LouiseRef B842
[19??-] In 1965, she became the second wife of John Hugh Selwyn Rawson

Borlase, Rev G. W.Ref B2412
[18??-19??]
Curate at
Elland [1900]

Bormond, JosephRef B336
[1807-1889] Born in Alnwick.

He was an insurance agent (in lodgings at Fox Hill Bank, Oswaldtwistle,  Blackburn) [1851] / a lecturer [1852].

He married Mary [1809-18??].


Mary was born in Castle Eden, Durham
 

Children:

  1. (possibly) Joseph [b 9th May 1833]
  2. Ann [b 1840]
  3. John [b 1844] who was a pattern maker [1861]
  4. Joshua [1845-1852] who was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2980]
  5. Edwin [b 1848] who was a superintendent of agents sewing  machine [1881]

The family lived at

  • 1 St Mary le Strand Place, Old Kent Road, London [1861]
  • 11 Kewsford Road, Lambeth, London [1881]

A Joseph Bormond died in Pancras District, London [Q1 1889] (aged 83) 

BoroughRef B273
See Brighouse Borough, Halifax Borough and Todmorden Borough

Borough Club, HalifaxRef B2047
11a Harrison Road.

A gentlemen's club established in 1890.

The building was originally the West Riding Court House and was erected in 1859.

In 1905, W. E. Williams was secretary.

In 1917, George North was secretary.

On 3rd February 1931, there was a police action against the Halifax Borough Club and the King Cross Constitutional Club for the unlawful consumption of liquor.

In 1973, it merged with the Halifax Club to become the Halifax & Borough Club and moved to Barum Top.

In 19??, the building became a sequence of pubs

See John Edward Blackburn Howe, William Henry Ingham, Arthur Edouarde Sharp and Clifford Whiteley

Borough Cocoa House, HalifaxRef B2114
At the bottom of King Cross Lane, Bull Green/King Cross Street. A branch of the Halifax Cocoa House Company

Borough Dining Rooms, HalifaxRef B2527
Recorded in 1936 at 17 Winding Road when Best & Seaman were proprietors

Borough Engineer House, HalifaxRef B3067
Albion Street.

Recorded in 1881, when Thomas Verity and his family lived here

Borough Fever HospitalRef B385
An Isolation Hospital at Stoney Royd House, Whitegate from 1872.

In 1905, Dr J. T. Neech was medical officer.

Birks Hall was used as a Convalescent Home to receive children from the Fever Hospital.

The hospital closed on 7th November 1934.

See Greetland Fever Hospital and Stoney Royd Hospital

Borough House, BrighouseRef B1728
The premises of A. Garrard at 67 Commercial Street

Borough of HalifaxRef B2631
See Halifax Borough

Borough Photo & Optic CompanyRef B777
Briggate, Brighouse. Recorded in the 1850s

Borough RadioRef B3210
Radio dealers. Recorded in 1936, when they were at 15 Market Street and J. Kremner was proprietor

Borough Treasurer: BrighouseRef B3458
The list of those who have held the post of Borough Treasurer at Brighouse includes


To be completed

 

Borough Treasurer: HalifaxRef B3459
The list of those who have held the post of Borough Treasurer at Halifax includes

Borough Treasurer: RastrickRef B3460
The list of those who have held the post of Borough Treasurer at Rastrick includes


To be completed

 

Borough Treasurer: TodmordenRef B3461
The list of those who have held the post of Borough Treasurer at Todmorden includes


To be completed

 

Borran, BenjaminRef B1009
[1772-1852] Or Burran.

Born in Haworth.

A woolcomber [1842].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. James [b around 1816]

They lived at Bank Bottom, Haworth [1841].

He was a widower by 1842.

In 1842, he was one of a gang of 7 local men who were charged with forging and circulating counterfeit notes & coin, as described in the Foldout.

He was committed for trial.

At the Crown Court [21st March 1842], he was convicted of uttering forged notes and sentenced to 15 years and to be transported.

The Uk Prison Hulk Ship Registers reported


Borran (age 69) was received aboard hulk ship Warrior moored at Chatham and Woolwich.

Date convicted: 2nd March 1842.

Gaoler's comments: Sober and industrious not known to have been charged with any offence before. Good disposition.

How disposed of: To ship Emily [16th June 1842]

 

Benjamin Borran died at Salt Water River in 1852 (aged 80) 

Bortoft, ThomasRef B1428
[1769-1809] Of Halifax.

He married Mary [1767-1806].

Children:

  1. Joseph who died 4th March 1793 (aged 6 months) 
  2. Mary [1794-20th June 1797]
  3. Matilda who died 24th October 1806 (aged 10 months) 

Mary died 12th April 1806 (aged 39).

Thomas died 2nd April 1809 (aged 40).

Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 159]

B.O.S. Cinema, CornholmeRef B2377
Recorded in 1917, when Batty, Ogden & Spencer were the proprietors

Bostock & Wombwell's MenagerieRef B1262

Partners included the Bostock family and George Wombwell.

Frederick William Hinds worked with the Menagerie at Halifax Zoo; his father Michael Hinds had appeared with Wombwell when they performed for Queen Victoria

Bostock, FrancisRef B1401
[1863-19??] Born Leek, Staffordshire.

He was a showman with Bostock's Italian Circus [1891].

In the late 18th / early 19th century members of the Bostock family were partners in Bostock & Wombwell's Menagerie

Bostock's Italian CircusRef B1219
Recorded in 1891, when

The Halifax Courier & Guardian [Friday, 16th April 1926] advertised


Theatre Royal, Halifax
Next week
.

Bostock's Famous Italian Circus.

Wonderful Performing Elephants, Horses, Monkeys, Dogs, &c

 

See Francis Bostock and Circuses

Boston Hill Estate, WadsworthRef B3124
Land and property at Boston Hill, including Boston Hill House. The estate is closely associated with the Cousin, Mitchell and Gibson families. Abraham Gibson (5) and his cousin Constance Calverley ultimately inherited the estate.

In some references, it is not clear whether these are to the Boston Hill area or Boston Hill House

Boston Hill, WadsworthRef B374
House around 1910 built by John Cousin Mitchell.

Owners and tenants have included

In some references to occupants, it is not clear whether the individuals were living in the Boston Hill area or actually at Boston Hill House.

Heptonstall Rural District Council bought the Boston Hill Estate from the Mitchell family for housing. The House was demolished.

The house had gardens and grounds with an ornamental pond 25 yds in diameter and 21 ft deep.

There were 130 trees, and this part of the grounds were bought from the Heptonstall Rural District Council for £450 in 1954 as a new ground for Old Town Cricket Club. There was a 21 ft slope across the 120 yd site, and the pond, trees and slope were all cleared for cricket by local voluntary labour over the next three years.

It is said that you can still see the outline of the old pond in the grass when the ground is wet.

The only parts of the mansion which remain are ornamental gateposts and the drive leading to the Coach House.

See Old Town Reservoir

Botanists & MycologistsRef B2806

The Bothes familyRef B1912
See Fur Street, Northowram

Bott, Rev E.Ref B2250
[18??-18??]
Pastor at
Mount Zion Baptist Church, Heptonstall Slack [1848-1852]

Bott, Rev T. ReesRef B2902
[18??-19??]
In August 1897, he
entered upon his ministry in the Walsden section of the Todmorden United Free Methodist Church circuit, preaching at Inchfield Bottom

Bott, William EagleRef B710
[1824-1885] Born in Birmingham.

A civil engineer.

In [Q4] 1846, he married Harriet West Wilson [1825-1879] in Sculcoates, Hull.

In 1854, he sued James Wainhouse Ely Smith and Edmund Hellawell for £43 12/- for services rendered to the town of Norland for which Hellawell, as surveyor, and Wainhouse and Ely, as overseers, were liable.

The couple died at Hyde Park, London

Bottle Neck RockRef B151
Unusual natural millstone grit rock at Bride Stones which has eroded into the shape of an hour-glass or an upturned bottle. It was originally called the Bride Stone and gave its name to the whole outcrop in that area. A similar rock called the Bride Groom lies nearby.

It has been regarded as a fertility symbol bestowing fecundity on newly-married couples

BottlesRef B2860
Most local bottlers, breweries and dairies had their own distinctive bottles and other promotion items.

Some of these can be seen in the attached Photo Gallery.

See Beer Bottle Labels and Beer Mats

Bottom Hall Beck, LightcliffeRef B2474
The name for the Coley Beck as it passes below Bottom Hall and flows down into Bailiff Bridge

Bottom Hall, LightcliffeRef B286
Aka Bottoms Hall. Till Carr Lane. A dwelling has been recorded on the site since 1692 when it was owned by Gilbert Sturdy. The present building is 18th century.

It was owned by Caleb Crowther in the 19th century.

Later, it was the workhouse for the joint township until the Poor Law Act [1834].

Around 1894, it was the original Hipperholme Town offices where town meetings for the township of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse were held.

It then became a farm

Bottom Hall Viaduct, Norwood GreenRef B580
Aka Rookes Viaduct. Built by John Hawkshaw for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company. It opened on 7th August 1850.

The 11 arch viaduct carried the Halifax to Bradford railway line of over the valley of Coley Beck / Bottom Hall Beck at Harper Cliff wood, Lightcliffe bringing the railway to Lightcliffe Station. Each arch of the viaduct has a 40 ft span at a height of 114 ft above the valley floor.

There is a mineral spring at the foot of the viaduct

Bottom o' t' Bank Cottage, RippondenRef B424
This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Bottom o' th' Town, RastrickRef B1416
Area at the bottom of Ogden Lane near the Junction Inn

See Top o' th' Town, Rastrick

Bottomley ...Ref B12
The entries for people & families with the surname Bottomley are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

BottomleyRef B868
Area of Todmorden at the bottom of Salter Rake Gate. This was a weaving hamlet.

There were several Quaker families here. In 1689, the home of Joshua Fielden here was a registered meeting place

Bottomley & CompanyRef B2124
Cigar manufacturer established by Alfred Bottomley at Crown Street, Halifax.

Recorded in 1860 & 1874.

The firm imported Mexican tobacco for their products. In 1871, the company took over most of India Buildings for its factory

Bottomley & DysonRef B2837
Masons at Rastrick.

Partners included James Bottomley and Joseph Dyson.

The partnership was dissolved in November 1837

Bottomley & HirstRef B1703
Wire manufacturers at Victoria Mills, Brighouse.

Partners included James Bottomley, Joseph William Hirst, and James Hirst.

In 1890, the partnership was dissolved, and Joseph William Hirst & James Hirst carried on the business as Hirst Brothers

Bottomley & ListerRef B2419
Stuff manufacturers at Shelf.

Partners included Henry Thomas Lister.

The partnership was dissolved in 1862

Bottomley's: Mrs Benjamin Bottomley & SonsRef B2361
Woollen manufacturers at Elland [1861]

Bottomley BrothersRef B3340
Cotton spinners at Bottomley's Mill, Barkisland [1871] & at Pendleton Mill, Elland [1883]

Bottomley Farm, WalsdenRef B24
The barn and other parts were rebuilt in 1784. It is dated JF for the Fielden family.

Owners and tenants have included

Bottomley's: Henry Bottomley & CompanyRef B2102
Spinners and manufacturers at Stone Chair Mills, Shelf.

Established by Henry Bottomley.

Partners included Henry Bottomley and his son Isaac Henry Bottomley.

The company went out of business when Henry died [1912].

See Thomas Bottomley

Bottomley's: J. C. Bottomley & Emerson LimitedRef B2122
Manufacturers of chemicals, aniline dyes, paints and varnishes established by John Carr Bottomley in 1851.

They had business at Brookfoot Works, Brighouse, and Longroyd Bridge, Huddersfield.

Many members of the Bottomley family were involved in the business: John Floyd Bottomley and John Vincent Floyd Bottomley.

In 19??, the company became Croda Colours

Bottomley Lock, TodmordenRef B1239
Lock #33 on the Rochdale Canal

Bottomley's Lodging House, BrighouseRef B3359
Recorded in July 1893, when Catherine Quigley, a tramp aged 55, died after a coughing fit

Bottomley's: M. Bottomley & SonRef B1998
Coal mining and stone quarrying company at Cockhill Farm, Shelf [1880]

Bottomley's: Moses Bottomley & SonsRef B2029
Fabric manufacturer established by Moses Bottomley at Victoria Mills, Shelf.

Later, they sold the Victoria Mills and bought Grove Mills. Samuel Bottomley ran the mill and lived at Grove House when his son Nathaniel or Cautley Bottomley then Cautley

In 1851, the firm employed 1000 people: 430 men, 565 women, 123 boys and 35 girls.

At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products.

On 6th May 1871, the company commenced closing their works at 1:00 pm on Saturdays

Bottomley's: Ralph Bottomley & SonRef B2059
Cabinet makers, joiners and undertakers at Greetland.

Established by Ralph Bottomley. Recorded in 1905

Bottomley Road Bridge, TodmordenRef B3113
Bottomley Road. Bridge over the Rochdale Canal

Bottomley's: S. & S. BottomleyRef B4490
Cotton spinners at Ripponden Mill.

Partners included Samuel Bottomley of Rose Villa, Soyland and Samuel Bottomley of the Royd, Soyland.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1872 by mutual consent, and the business was carried on by Samuel Bottomley of Rose Villa

Bottomley's: Samuel & William BottomleyRef B2302
Cotton warp manufacturers at Ripponden Mill [1845].

Partners included Samuel and William Bottomley

Bottomley's: Samuel Bottomley & BrothersRef B2557
Weavers with partners Samuel, Thomas, James, and Joseph Bottomley.

In 1851, they bought land of the Bretton Hall estate at Buttershaw and began to build their Buttershaw Mills.

The business expanded and they became famous as spinners and manufacturers in the mohair and alpaca trade.

In 1858, Thomas and Samuel retired from the business and James carried on with his sons, Thomas, Joseph and James

Bottomley's: William Bottomley & SonsRef B5101
Cotton spinners established at Ripponden Mill Ripponden by William Bottomley and son Harry.

On 26th January 1907, 2 new engines – made by Wood Brothers Limited – at the mills were named after William Bottomley's wife: Caroline (high pressure engine) and Elizabeth (low pressure engine) 

BottomsRef B359
Former name of the area of Hebden Bridge now known as Eastwood

BottomsRef B951
Area of Walsden.

The area has been variously known as Can-Bottoms and Winter Bims.

See Ramsden Clough and Walsden Water

Bottoms Farm, LuddendenfootRef B1949

The Halifax Guardian [17th August 1918] advertised


Bottoms Farm, Luddendenfoot

Sale by Auction on 19th August 1918 of Farm Stock & Equipment, Poultry, &c on instructions received from Messrs J. Williams & Sons owing to son joining HM Forces

 

Bottoms Farm, WalsdenRef B3412
Owners and tenants have included

Bottoms Hall, SalterhebbleRef B2242
Haigh Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Bottoms, MeshachRef B9311
[1799-1870] Of Brighouse.

He married Sarah [1799-1863].

Children:

  1. Hannah [1826-1833]
  2. Joseph [1837-1869]
  3. Samuel [1841-1845]

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Bottoms Mill LimitedRef B1098
Cotton manufacturers & hard waste manufacturers, Bottoms Mill, Walsden, Rochdale Road

Recorded in 1921

Bottrill, E. W.Ref B2251
[18??-18??]
Pastor at
Wellington Road Baptist Church, Todmorden [1876-1878]

Bouch, AlfredRef B1083
[1851-1927] Born in Dover, Kent.

He was a foreman in shoe factory [1901] / living on private means [1911].

In [Q3] 1890, he married Elizabeth Heires [1857-1922] in Thrapston, Huntingdonshire.


Elizabeth was born in Spaldwick, Huntingdonshire
 

Children:

  1. Pearl [b 1892]
  2. Jeannie [b 1893] who was a stationer's clerk [1911]
  3. Wilfred [b 1894] who was a florist's apprentice [1911]
  4. John Liddell
  5. Reginald [b 1898]

They lived at Park Road, Raunds, Northamptonshire [1901] Fernside, Victoria Avenue, New Hunstanton, Norfolk [1911].

Elizabeth died in Yarmouth [Q2 1922] (aged 65).

Alfred died in Docking, Norfolk [Q1 1927] (aged 76) 

Bouch, John LiddellRef B1011
[1895-1982] Son of Alfred Bouch.

Born in Raunds, Northamptonshire [6th July 1895].

He was a coal merchant's clerk [1911] / a commercial traveller (ladies' gowns) [1939].

In [Q2] 1922, he married Edith Abigail Cockroft [1898-1993] in Halifax.


Edith was born in Halifax [14th March 1898], the daughter of William Tetley Cockroft
 

Children:

  1. John C. [1923-1938]
  2. William E. [b 23rd April 1926]
  3. Rosemary [b 1932]

They lived at 58 Crow Wood Park, Halifax [1939].

Living with them [in 1939] was Edith's father

Boucher, Lady LiliaRef B32
[1???-19??]
Lady Bountiful of Blackheath, London was found to be the anonymous donor who gave considerable sums for the building of St Mark's Church, Siddal

Bouckley, Glenn JohnRef B1900
[1961-1988] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He married Paula Marie [1959-1988] at St Peter's Church, Sowerby.


Paula Marie was born in the USA
 

The couple were killed aboard the Pan Am Flight 103 which crashed at Lockerbie [21st December 1988]

They are remembered at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery [B/UNCON/668]

Boughton, RutlandRef B1192
[1878-1960] Born in Aylesbury. He studied at the Royal College of Music. He taught at the Birmingham School of Music. He was interested in

the relation between social problems and the arts

He composed several operas, including The Immortal Hour. He lived in the Brighouse district

Boulby, AnthonyRef B2660
[1851-1???]
Manager at
Park Road Baths [1891]

Bould, PeterRef B1575
[1780-1844] Born in Ovenden.

He was a cotton manufacturer [1803].

On 3rd April 1803, he married Sarah Priestley [18??-1835] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Ovenden
 

Children:

  1. Hannah [1804-1879] who never married
  2. James [b 1805]
  3. John [1807-1859] who never married
  4. Elizabeth [1810-1811] whose burial site not known
  5. Jane [1812-1893] who never married
  6. Sarah Maria [1816-1831] who never married  
  7. Eliza [1818-1835] who never married

The family lived at Ovenden House.

Sarah died 18th January 1835.

Peter died 19th April 1844.

They both died at Ovenden House.

They & other members of the family () were buried at Illingworth Church.

After Peter's death, his son John took over the business & the house.

John died in 1859, and left his estate to Jane his sister.

She sold Ovenden House, and was living at Wentworth Terrace, Halifax [1861]

BouldercloughRef B190
Area west of Sowerby on the road down to Mytholmroyd.

The former Methodist Chapel is a significant landmark there

Boulderclough Henpecked ClubRef B2451
Aka the Ancient Order of Henpecked Husbands. This was a forerunner of Halifax Henpecked Club.

Members included Wilkinson Pickles

Boulevard Health Centre, HalifaxRef B2977
Heath House Surgery closed on 12th August 2011 and moved to Savile Hall as the new Boulevard Health Centre which opened on 15th August 2011

Boulsworth HillRef B882
Stands at the western end of Calderdale near Hardcastle Crags

Boulton, JonathanRef B650
[17??-1???]
Erringden farmer. He gave £30 towards the fund for the murder of
William Deighton

Boulton, ThomasRef B1380
[17??-17??]
Assistant Master of
Heptonstall Grammar School [1772-1780]

Boundary MarkersRef B2568

Bountiful, LadyRef B608

BourameRef B154

Bourchier, Rev Basil GrahamRef B470
[1881-1934] MA.

He was Curate at Hebden Bridge [1904] / a member of Todmorden Board of Guardians [1907].

In December 1907, he left to become Curate at St Anne's, Soho.

He made several broadcast services

Bourillion Reform Club, TodmordenRef B248
A non-political organisation.

On 17th September 1921, they opened a new clubhouse on land adjoining Castle Street, Todmorden. This comprised a large meeting room, to accommodate over 100 people, and a games room with a billiard table.

At the opening ceremony, Mr Scholfield said

it was several years since the formation of the Club

Members & Officers of the Club have included

See Bourillion Reform Club, Todmorden

Bourn, James SutcliffeRef B1527
[1852-1912] Son of John Bourn.

Born in Heptonstall [2nd April 1852]; baptised 24th April 1852.

He was a tailor [1861] / a tailor's cutter in Heptonstall [1901] / a wholesale fustian clothing cutter at the Nutclough Fustian Manufacturing Society, Hebden Bridge.

In 1877, he married Charlotte Campbell [1855-1928] in Halifax.


Charlotte was born in Brotherton
 

Children:

  1. Henry [b 1877]
  2. Louisa [1880-1896]
  3. Sarah Ann [b 1883]
  4. Mary Annie [1885-1948]
  5. John Eastwood [1888-1945]

They lived at

  • Towngate Heptonstall [1861-1871]
  • Main Street, Heptonstall [1881]
  • Church Street, Heptonstall [1891-1901]
  • Hebden Bridge [1911]

James Sutcliffe died in Hebden Bridge [27th January 1912].

Charlotte died 23rd August 1928.

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church

Bourn, JohnRef B804
[1813-1886] Son of Hannah (née Butterworth) & Andrew Bourn.

Born in Heptonstall; baptised in Heptonstall [27th November 1813].

He was a tailor in Heptonstall [1841].

On 7th June 1838, he married Sarah Sutcliffe [1814-1858] at Heptonstall Church.


Sarah, the daughter of
Richard Sutcliffe, was born in Heptonstall & baptised in Heptonstall [18th September 1814].

She was a dressmaker

 

Children:

  1. Sarah Ann [b 1839]
  2. Betsy [b 1841]
  3. Mary [1843-1844]
  4. William Sutcliffe
  5. Emma [1847-1856]
  6. Jane [1850-1919] who married Thomas Holroyd
  7. James Sutcliffe
  8. Louisa [1854-1856]
  9. Richard Sutcliffe (Bourn)

They lived in Heptonstall.

Sarah died (possibly of perinatal complications) [6th November 1858].

Her death left John with 6 children to raise on his own:

  • William & James stayed with their father
  • Richard (who was only a year old) went to live with his mother's sister Mary & her husband Richard Sutcliffe
  • Sarah Ann went to live with her mother's brother John Sutcliffe
  • Jane went to live with her mother's sister Betty Bower in Marsden
  • Betsy was looked after by her maternal grandmother

John died in Heptonstall [27th November 1886]

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church

Bourn, MrRef B2595
[15??-16??] Vicar of Coley [1623]

Bourn, Richard SutcliffeRef B1008
[1857-1929] Son of John Bourn.

Born in Heptonstall; baptised at Heptonstall [31st May 1857].

Richard's mother died when he was only one year old, and he was raised by his mother's sister, Mary & her husband Richard Sutcliffe.

He was a cotton/fustian weaver.

In 1883, he married Grace James [1856-1942] at Heptonstall Church.

Children:

  1. Mary [1888-1969] who married Albert Edward Stansfield

They lived at

  • Main Street, Heptonstall [1857-1883]
  • Church Street, Heptonstall [1883-1901]
  • Fairfield, Hebden Bridge [1901, 1929]

Richard died in Hebden Bridge [15th November 1929].

Grace died 20th March 1942.

The couple were buried at Heptonstall Church

Bourn, William SutcliffeRef B1475
[1845-1900] Son of John Bourn.

Born in Heptonstall [July 1845]; baptised in Heptonstall [3rd August 1845].

By 1881, he had changed the spelling of his surname to Burns.

He was an apprentice tailor (in his father's tailor shop) / a waggoner / a general labourer.

He married (1) Hannah Townend [1844-1881].

Children:

  1. Sarah [b 1863]
  2. Louisa [b 1869]
  3. Alice [b 1871]
  4. Joe [b 1874]
  5. Harry [b 1876]
  6. Miranda [1879-1924] who married Walter Speed
  7. Mary Elizabeth

Hannah died in 1881.

After her death, her mother, Rebecca Townend, moved in to help William with running the household and looking after the children.

In 1885, William married (2) Emma.


Emma (née Lumb) was the daughter of John Lumb.

She was the widow of George Hellowell

 

They lived at

  • Towngate, Heptonstall [1861]
  • Hainsworth Row, Ovenden [1881]
  • Baines Street, Halifax [1891]

William died in Halifax [17th January 1900]

Boville, MrRef B242
[16??-16??] Curate at Sowerby [1668-1670]

The Bow Window, BrighouseRef B615
72 Briggate.

A popular eating place.

It stood next the Brighouse Assembly Rooms.

The business opened in 1864 by a woman known as Sausage Sarah, and was originally at 6 Huddersfield Road, Brighouse.

It was later run by the Stake BrothersHelliwell, his brother Harry and son Edmund. They sold sausages, pies and peas and

½d muffs dipped

The building was demolished in 1959

Bow Wood, TriangleRef B2481

Bowcock's CharityRef B1043
In his will of 1669, Isaac Bowcock bequeathed the rents from his property and lands in Osset to the townships of Halifax and Ovenden. The money was to be used

for preferring and putting forth 5 poor men's sons to trade, yearly, as are not to be put forth town 'prentices, or for the relief of such as are in necessity, not through wasteful expense, or such as have relief from the parish or for setting up in trade, or stocking hopeful young persons to make good use of it, at the discretion of the trustees

He also bequeathed £6 to be distributed to the poor of Ovenden.

The charity was established 11th February 1669.

See John William Calvert and John Whitley

Bowcock, IsaacRef B1142
[1???-16??]
He established
Bowcock's Charity

Bowdens LimitedRef B2217
Recorded in 1905 as biscuit and cake manufactures and dealers in Halifax Borough Market

Bowen, FrankRef B922
[19??-] He was Mayor of Todmorden [2002-2003]

Bowen, James HenryRef B1882
[1902-1983] Landlord of the Rose & Crown, Stainland [1936-1940]

Bowen, LlewelynRef B920
[1???-19??]

Recorded in the 1950s, when he had an undertaker's workshop opposite Withinfields School in Law Lane.

See Law Quarry, Southowram

Bower BrothersRef B1704
/ E. T. Bower Limited.

Halifax contractors.

Recorded around 1910

Bower, Charles HenryRef B1434
[1896-1917]
Son of
William Bower.

Born in Rastrick [Q2 1896].

He was a silk dresser with John Cheetham & Son.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Brighouse Chums [October 1914], and served as a Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 3rd May 1917 (aged 20).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial

Bower, Edgar OttyRef B460
[1889-1976] Son of Tom Bower.

Born in Halifax [9th October 1889].

He was Mayor of Halifax [1957-1958]

In 1914, he married Edith Lumb [1892-1951] in Halifax.


Edith was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Geoffrey who was born in Halifax [25th April 1915] and died 4 days later, and is buried in All Saints, Dudwell

Edith died in 1951.

Edgar died 27th February 1976.

They both died in Halifax

Bower, GeorgeRef B1100
[1793-1???] Illegitimate son of Mary Bower of Hipperholme.

Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [2nd June 1793]

Bower, GeorgeRef B829
[1819-1881] Born in Marsden.

He was a farmer of 12 acres [1881].

On 13th December 1855, he married Betty Sutcliffe [1817-1897] at Heptonstall Church.


Betty was born in Heptonstall, the daughter of
Richard Sutcliffe
 

Children:

  1. Robert [b 1855] who was an architect & surveyor [1881]
  2. John Sutcliffe [1859-1941] who was a carpenter [1881]

They lived at Dirker Farm, Marsden [1881].

In 1858, Betty's married sister Sarah Bourn died, leaving her husband John with 6 children to raise on his own. One of these, Jane, came to live with Betty & George.

George died 10th May 1881 and was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Marsden

Bower, JeremiahRef B261
[1794-1857]

He died 10th September 1857 (aged 63), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3256] with the children of Samuel Bower


Question: Does anyone know whether / how Jeremiah & Samuel Bower are related?

 

Bower, Joe Henry BrookRef B378
[1873-1951] Born in Huddersfield

He was a stuff presser [1897].

On 14th October 1897, he married Emily Turner at All Souls' Church, Halifax.


Emily was the daughter of
Abraham Turner
 

Children:

  1. Maud [1899-1971] who married Sam Holmes
  2. Charlie [1901-1947]
  3. Marion [b 1902] who married George Henry Turner
  4. Dorothy [b 1905]
  5. Ethel [b 1909]
  6. Annie [b 1911]

The children were born in Norwood Green.

The couple died in Lightcliffe: Emily [1945]; Joe [25th July 1951]

Bower, Captain JohnRef B2437
[17??-18??] He was in coal-mining partnership with Samuel Holdsworth. They were also in partnership with Michael Stocks.

See Cold Arbour Coal Pit, Boothtown

Bower, JohnRef B3203
[18??-1897] He married Hannah.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1897 where he is described as

beerhouse keeper of 41 Haley Hill, Halifax


Question: Does anyone know which beerhouse this may have been? The Prince of Wales, Boothtown or the Mount Tavern, Boothtown

 

Bower, JohnRef B76
[1804-1865]

He married Hannah [1809-1869].

John died 26th December 1865 (aged 61).

Hannah died 6th January 1869 (aged 60).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2448]

Bower, JohnsonRef B1104
[1798-1???]
Illegitimate son of Hannah Bower of Hipperholme.

Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [24th June 1798]

Bower, LeonardRef B1573
[1896-1917] Son of Mr Bower of Hill Crest, Hove Edge,

Born in Brighouse.

He was a member of Zion Methodist Free Chapel, Hove Edge & Sunday School / educated at Rastrick Grammar School / employed by S. Taylor, wholesale clothier, Huddersfield.

During World War I, he enlisted [December 1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.

He was twice wounded.

He was killed in action [20th November 1917] (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 77-79 & 163A], on Brighouse War Memorial, on the Memorial at Rastrick Grammar School, and on the Memorial at Zion Methodist Free Chapel, Hove Edge

Bower, SamuelRef B238
[1826-1???] Born in Idle.

He was a wool comber [1851] / a coal salesman [1861].

In [Q4] 1847, he married Betty Haigh [1828-1???] in Halifax.


Betty was born in Southowram
 

Children:

  1. Mary Jane [b 1848] who was a worsted spinner [1861]
  2. Martha [1851-1876] who was a worsted  spinner [1861] & (possibly) married Mr Otty
  3. James [1852-1853]
  4. John [1854-1858]
  5. Roseanna [b 1857]
  6. Grace [b 1859]
  7. William [1861-1864]
  8. Jeremiah [1863-1864]
  9. Sarah A. [1865]
  10. David [1867]

The children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3256] with Jeremiah Bower & Elizabeth Ann Milner [1858-1859] (daughter of Thomas Milner).

The family lived at

  • North High Sunderland, Northowram [1851]
  • 42 Southowram Bank, Halifax [1861]

Living with them [in 1851] was Betty's sister Sarah Ann Haigh [b 1843]

Bower, TomRef B1950
[1866-1919] Born in Warley [15th September 1866].

On 12th December 1888, he married Clara Otty [1863-1941] in Halifax.


Clara was born in Halifax [27th September 1863]
 

Children:

  1. Edgar Otty
  2. Elsie [1891-1982] who married George Harry Petty
  3. Tom

Tom died at Willow Dene, Rochdale Road [3rd January 1919].

He left £10,115 12/3d to his sons Edgar & Tom.

Clara died at 103 Norfolk Mount, King Cross [25th April 1941].

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [Grave Ref: 467-G]

Bower, TomRef B1951
[1891-1969] Son of Tom Bower.

Born in Halifax [19th October 1891].

He was a builder [1920].

He married 1920 Martha Mary Hemingway [1891-1982] in Worksop.


Martha Mary was born in Nottingham
 

Tom died at 5 Dudwell Grove, Halifax [15th December 1969] (aged 78).

Martha Mary died 18th August 1982 (aged 91).

The couple were buried at St Stephen's Church, Copley [Grave Ref: 67]

Bower, WilliamRef B1642
[1865-1927] Born in Rastrick.

He was a fitter's labourer.

In 1885, he married Emily Barwick [1865-1929] in Halifax.


Emily was born in Halifax
 

Child: Charles Henry

They lived at

  • 9 Heaton Street, Rastrick [1901]
  • 4 Bath Place, Bramston Street, Rastrick [1911-1917]

Bowerbank, W. L.Ref B2370
[18??-18??]
He lived at
Ash Grove, Southowram [1861]

Bowering, MrRef B937
[1???-18??]
One of the founders of the
Halifax Courier

Bowers Hall, BarkislandRef B541
William del Bour is recorded at Barkisland in 1300. John Ramsden lived here in the 16th century, and it was owned by the Ramsden family. In 1567, Edward Ramsden died and in his will he left his brother William a swarm of bees.

Joseph Wells bought the house and Bowers Mill [1737]. It was sold and owned by the Dyson family [1807].

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

In the 1940s, Walter Widdop lived here when his London home had been bombed

Bowers, HarryRef B1446
[18??-19??] He served during World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Michael's & All Angels' Church, Shelf

Bowers, HerbertRef B1571
[1919-1944] Son of Arthur Bowers.

In [Q1] 1943, he married Ethel Stow in Halifax.

They lived at 37 Horley Green Road, Halifax.

He was educated at Sunnyside Board School / employed by Mackintosh's (though his name does not appear on their War Memorial) / a Territorial.

During World War II, he was called-up [1939] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders.

He took part in the Dunkirk evacuation.

He was killed in action in Normandy [8th August 1944] (aged 25).

He was buried at Ranville War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I A 26].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Bowers, JohnRef B911
[1889-1917]
Son of Mrs Ellen Bowers of 40 Spring Grove Street, Huddersfield / Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse.

He was a member of St Andrew's Sunday School, Brighouse / employed by Kershaw's Nurseries / a silk dresser with Ormerod Brothers Limited.

He moved to Barnsley.

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

He died 1st December 1917 (aged 28).

He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 9 & 19], and on Brighouse War Memorial

Bowers, Robert C.Ref B1082
[1???-1931]
AB.

Of Church Street, Halifax.

On 9th June 1931, he drowned when the submarine HMS Poseidon sank in Chinese waters. The submarine was accidentally rammed when it surfaced close to a Chinese merchant ship, the Yula, off Wai Hei Wai. It sank within 4 minutes. 5 officers and 30 ratings were saved, but 18 men went down with the vessel which came to rest on the seabed at a depth of 120 ft

Bowes, AlbertRef B1578
[1888-1917] Son of John William Bowes.

Born in Southowram.

He was a member of Elland Liberal Club / a woollen fettler [1911] / a cotton twiner at George Lumb Limited, Wellington Mills, Elland.

During World War I, he enlisted [10th January 1917] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards.

He was wounded [27th November 1917]. He died as a POW in an enemy hospital in Valenciennes, France [7th December 1917] (aged 29), and was buried at Valenciennes (St. Roch) Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IV E 24].

The Halifax Courier [13th April 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Southgate Methodist Chapel, Elland, on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Methodist Church, Elland, and on the Memorial at Elland Liberal Club.

His brother Walter also died in the War

Bowes, GeorgeRef B2702
[1813-1872]
Landlord of the
Sportsman's, Greetland.

He married Martha.

In 1851, he borrowed money

from 3 men in the Ryburn valley

to buy the land and buildings on the site of the Shears, West Vale.

He subsequently bought Lower Barsey Farm, Greetland. On his death, the land and buildings passed to Martha as tenant for life

Bowes, JohnRef B1658
[1789-1847] Son of Lancelot Bowes.

Born in Elland.

He was a woollen spinner [1811] / owner of the Wellington, Elland.

On 25th February 1811, he married Sarah Thwaite [1789-1868] at Elland Parish Church.


Sarah was born in Elland
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1811]
  2. George [1813-1872]
  3. Solomon [1816-1817]
  4. Martha [b 1818]
  5. John [b 1822]
  6. Sarah [b 1825]
  7. Lancelot [1828-1900]
  8. Susannah [b 1831] who married Allen Beaumont

John died E in 1847.

On his death, ownership of the Wellington passed to Sarah

Bowes, John WilliamRef B1773
[1861-1914] Born in Elland.

He was a cotton twiner [1911].

In 1886, he married Ann Ellen Heaton [1864-1940] in Halifax.


Annie Ellen was born in Southowram
 

Children:

  1. child who died young [before 1911]
  2. Hannah [b 1887] who was a cotton twiner piecer [1911]
  3. Albert
  4. Walter
  5. Arthur [b 1893] who was a woollen mule piecer [1911]
  6. Alice [b 1901]
  7. Lilian [b 1904]

They lived at 18 Brook Street, Elland [1911, 1918].

Sons Albert & Walter died in World War I

Bowes, SimpsonRef B5260
[1869-1909]
From Appleton Le Moor, Yorkshire.

He was landlord of the White Horse, Hebden Bridge [1909].

The attached photographs were taken in June 2011 at St Thomas, Heptonstall In [Q4] 1872, he married Minnie Dutton Reid from Leeds, in Scarborough.

After his death, Minnie was landlady at the White Horse [1911]

She died in Blackpool [1940].

They were both buried at Heptonstall Church

Bowes, WalterRef B1664
[1891-1918] Son of John William Bowes.

He was a cotton twiner piecer [1900]

During World War I, he served as a Private Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died of influenza in No.9 Stationary Hospital [15th December 1918].

He was buried at Pemba Cemetery, Mozambique [Grave Ref B 10].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Southgate Methodist Chapel, Elland, and on the Memorial at Elland Wesleyan Chapel.

His brother Albert also died in the War

Bowker, Rev JamesRef B254
[16??-1???] Or Booker. Curate at Sowerby [1672-1676]. A month after he was appointed, several members of Sowerby Church went to join Oliver Heywood in Northowram, and expressed their desire to join in communion with Mr Heywood's Church.

Heywood comments


Alas! is to conformable in tippling and profane courses, and is quite fallen off from preaching
 

He was ejected.

He was banished

for criminal conversation

with a daughter of Mr Farrer of Gatelands

Bowker, JeremiahRef B1211
[1839-1897] He was markets inspector for Halifax.

In [Q2] 1857, he married Hannah Thomason [1836-1913] in Manchester.

Children:

  1. Clarie.

Jeremiah died 12th December 1897 (aged 58).

Hannah died 19th March 1913 (aged 77) 

Bowker, JohnRef B693
[1878-1917] Born in Langcliffe, near Settle, Yorkshire [10th April 1878].

He was with the West Riding Police Force stationed at Elland / a police constable at Holmfirth / a police constable with the West Riding Constabulary [1911].

In 1907, he married Mary Crossley [1875-19??] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Elland
 

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1908]
  2. Harold [b 1911]

They lived at 290 Kitchenroyd, Denbydale, Skelmanthorpe, Yorkshire [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted [1915], and he served as a Corporal with the 6th Battalion Training Reserve.

He died in Lichfield Military Hospital as a result of being gassed while on active service [10th July 1917].

The Halifax Courier [21st July 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Elland Cemetery (13th July 1917) [U A 1480]

Bowker, JosephRef B6900
[1843-1???]
Born in Manchester.

He was a provision merchant [1891].

He married Mary [1844-1???] from Clare, Ireland.

Children:

  1. Margaret [b 1872] who was a pupil-teacher [1891]
  2. Annie Maria [b 1874] who was a pupil-teacher [1891]
  3. Joseph
  4. John [b 1878]
  5. Lawrence [b 1880]

The family lived at 25 Aked's Road, Halifax [1891]

Bowker, JosephRef B1118
[1876-1900]
Son of
Joseph Bowker.

He lived at 25 Aked Road, Halifax.

He was in the regular army for 5 years.

During the South African Wars, he volunteered for service in South Africa.

He died of enteric fever in Wynberg Hospital, Cape Town [8th June 1900] (aged 24).

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

Bowker, ThomasRef B1555
[1877-19??] Born in Todmorden.

He was a crosser with Edward Stead & Sons at Underbank Dye Works  [1921].

Around 1903, he married Harriet [1883-19??].

Children:

  1. Ethel [b 1904] who was a weaver with Eastwood Cotton Manufacture Company at Eastwood Cotton Mill [1921]
  2. Evelyn [b 1907] who was a weaver with Eastwood Cotton  Manufacture Company at Eastwood Cotton Mill [1921]
  3. John [b 1909]
  4. Thomas [b 1911]
  5. Mary [b 1914]
  6. Allan [b 1919]

They lived at Roundfield Farm, Eastwood [1921]

Bowles & CompanyRef B2086
Aka My Bootmakers. Boot and shoe merchants established at 15 Bull Green, Halifax around 1885

Bowles, DavidRef B935
[1860-1913]
Son of William Bowles, soldier.

Born in Ireland.

He was a traveller of Paradise Street, Halifax [1882] / a salesman-grocer [1882] / a pedlar [1891, 1901].

On 19th March 1882, he married Lily Longbottom Nichol [1861-1923] at Halifax Parish Church.


Lily, of Paradise Street, Halifax, was born in Halifax.

Her father was not recorded on the marriage record

 

Children:

  1. Helena [b 1883] who was a cotton spinner [1901]
  2. John William [b 1884] who was an apprentice mechanic comb  maker [1901]
  3. Thomas [b 1886] who was a cotton band piecer [1901]
  4. Joseph
  5. George [b 1890]
  6. David [b 1892]
  7. Henry [b 1896]
  8. Arthur [b 1898]
  9. Francis [b 1900]

The family lived at

  • 15 Brunswick Court, Halifax [1891]
  • 6 Upper Brunswick Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 1 Holdsworth Yard, Shaw Hill [1917]

Bowles, JosephRef B936
[1887-1917] Son of David Bowles.

Born in Halifax.

He was a woollen knot clipper [1901] / a cotton labourer crane tenter [1911] / a crane operator [1911] / a conductor with Halifax Corporation Tramways on the Hebden Bridge  route.

In [Q3] 1907, he married Mary Burke [1885-1957] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Helena [1908-1908]
  2. Francis [1909-1914]
  3. Henry [1911-1979]
  4. William [1913-1914]

The children were born in Halifax.

They lived at

  • 31 Freedom Street, Commercial Road [1911]
  • 6 Sunderland's Yard, Lister Lane [1917]

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 10th Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action at Menin Road, Ypres [20th September 1917].

The Halifax Courier [20th October 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 82-85 & 162A], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Bowles, KeithRef B84
Real name of actor Keith Clifford

Bowles, MaryRef B813
[17??-18??]
She married
Sir George Armytage at Aston, Oxfordshire, becoming his second wife

Bowling Alley Farm, RastrickRef B102
The barn dates to around 1760

Bowling & Bowling GreensRef B1583

Bowling Dyke Bridge, HalifaxRef B514
Bridge over the Hebble Brook at Bowling Dyke.

Arnott & Washington's map of 1827 shows this as Old North Bridge.

See Boy Well

Bowling Green Cottage, StainlandRef B2886
Exact name unknown. Recorded in 1705.

Albert Paradise [1920-1???] who was born and lived in the house, reported an occasion on New Year's Eve 1956, and several subsequent nights, when a figure – playing the violin – walked out of the fireplace

Bowling Green, RastrickRef B725
An old name for an area at the Rastrick end of Brighouse Bridge at Bridge End.

See Samuel Fryer and Salforth

Bowling Green, StainlandRef B3265
The area of Stainland right at the top of the village. Bowling Green School was here

Bowling GreensRef B1908

Bowling, WilliamRef B3351
[1832-1892]
Born in Buckden, Huntingdonshire.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. several

Around 1870, he left his wife and children.

In November 1892, he was lodging at the Bridge & Coffee Tavern, Elland. He had worked for Joseph Wilson, but was dismissed for drinking.

On 15th November 1892, he committed suicide by placing his neck under the wheels of a passing train. In his pocket, was a letter to Mr W. Audley who also came from Buckden in Huntingdonshire, in which Bowling wrote that he


had nothing to live for and his body would be found on the railway. He asked Audley to let his wife and children know, and hoped that his children would look after their mother
 

Bowman BrothersRef B2089
Cotton spinners and doublers established in 1864 by Frederic Hungerford Bowman, James Malcolm Bowman, and Henry Hearder Bowman.

They were at Lee Bank Mills, Halifax [1868, 1880, 1887] and Union Mills, Halifax [1871].

The firm was a subscriber to Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax [1870].

On 16th August 1888, 14-year-old Edwin Gledhill suffocated to death after falling into bin of cotton at the mill.

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent [24th April 1893].

See J. M. Bowman & Company, Walter Brenard, Joseph Mackintosh and John Mackintosh

Bowman, Francis CliffordRef B1133
[1881-1915] Son of a Halifax doctor.

Born in Halifax.

He emigrated to Canada [1905].

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914] and served as a Private with the 15th Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He was killed in action [21st May 1915] (aged 34).

He is remembered on the Memorial at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax

Bowman, Frederic HungerfordRef B1601
[1839-1925] FGS, FCS, DSc.

Son of James Bowman

Born in Huddersfield

Bowman's: G. Bowman & Company LimitedRef B2070
Omnibus and cab business established by George B. Bowman.

He was the pioneer of the penny stage bus in Halifax, offering 4 routes.

He established the business at the Hope Hall Livery Stables. He moved to Bankfield Stables, Boothtown.

He had around 40 horses and a large selection of vehicles, including hansoms, landaus, char-a-bancs, waggonettes and traps

Bowman, George BailiffeRef B1706
[1870-1934]
Born in Leeds.

He was a carting agent (employer) [1901].

He established G. Bowman & Company Limited

On 22nd March 1893, he married Ann Robinson [1866-1928] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b 1893] who married Edward Frederick  Fairbairn
  2. Rebecca [1894-1895]

The family lived at 6 Pine Street, Halifax [1901].

By 1911, the family had moved to Cumberland and he was Manager of a flour mill.

In August 1923, he was fined £24, had his license endorsed and was suspended from driving for 6 months, after he ran down Thomas Burns, a labourer. In his defence, he said that he did not see Burns in the dusk, and believed that the bump was from catching the hedge side.

George died at Monk Castle Southwaite, Cumberland [31st January 1934].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £30,688 11/-.

Probate was granted to his daughter Mary Ann, and the Public Trustee

Bowman, Henry HearderRef B1602
[1845-1905] JP.

Son of James Bowman.

Born in Halifax.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School [1856] / partner in Bowman Brothers cotton-spinning business.

In 1892, he wrote a verse entitled St Valentine, or the Temple of Hymen. Accompanying music was composed by G. Frederic Sharp

Bowman's: J. M. BowmanRef B1560
In 1871, James Malcolm Bowman was trading as J. M. Bowman, cotton spinner and doubler at Old Lane / Lee Bank Mills, Ovenden.

In 1895, he employed over 150 workers and operated around 30,000 spindles processing Egyptian yarns.

See Bowman Brothers

Bowman, JamesRef B847
[1811-1884] He was Manager of the Halifax & Huddersfield Union Bank [1845, 1866] / (possibly) President of the Halifax Equitable Benefit Building Society [1872] / Managing Director of the Halifax & Huddersfield Union Bank [1874] / Treasurer of Halifax Corporation / a subscriber to Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax [1870].

In 1874, he declined an invitation to succeed Thomas Wayman as Mayor of Halifax.

On 14th October 1835, he married Jane Stead Bradley [1807-1901] in Huddersfield.


Jane came from Huddersfield
 

Children:

  1. Jemima / Minnie [1839-1916] who married Thomas Smith Scarborough
  2. Frederic Hungerford
  3. James Malcolm
  4. Jane [1843-1919]
  5. Henry Hearder
  6. Annie who died 7th June 1849 (aged 15 months) 
  7. who was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2044]
  8. Emily [1850-1945]

They lived at

James died 15th April 1884.

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £14,694 13/9d.

The will was proved by his sons Frederic Hungerford, James Malcolm and Henry Hearder

Bowman, James HectorRef B1047
[1888-1976] Son of James Malcolm Bowman.

He was a cotton spinner [1921].

On 27th October 1924, he married Margaret Phyllis Whitley in the Crypt of the Chapel of St Stephen at the Palace of Westminster.

Children:

  1. Patricia who married Paul Perks

They lived at

They later moved to Scarborough

Bowman, James MalcolmRef B1046
[1842-1921] Son of James Bowman.

Born in Huddersfield.

He was Secretary of Stannary Congregational Church / partner in Bowman Brothers cotton-spinning business.

In 1871, he was trading as J. M. Bowman, cotton spinner and doubler at Lee Bank Mills, Ovenden.

He married Margaret [1850-1923] from Scotland.

Children:

  1. Alice Gordon [1879-1936]
  2. Thomas Savile [1881-1906] who was a coach builder's  apprentice [1901]
  3. Margaret Cecilia [1885-1938]
  4. James Hector
  5. George Malcolm Cecil [1892-1965] who was a cotton spinner  [1921]
  6. Marjorie Leslie [1894-1965]

They lived at

James Malcolm died 12th January 1921.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £25,658 1/6d.

Probate was granted to sons James Hector & George Malcolm Cecil, and Edward Nathan Whitley

Bowood, SowerbyRef B967
Bowood Lane. Aka Bowood Farm.

Owners and tenants have included

Bowren's Bakery, LightcliffeRef B1480
Wakefield Road.

Small family business recorded in the 1950s & the 1960s, when they were in a row of cottages facing Greenfield Place

Bowring, MrRef B795
[18??-18??]
When the partnership of
Phelps & Latimer was dissolved Bowring joined Robert Phelps as partner in the Halifax Courier.

Bowring later retired through ill-health

Bowser, J.Ref B1655
[1???-1???]
Baptist Minister at Shipley. In 1807,
Nicholson's published his Hymns and Spiritual Songs

Box Hall, EllandRef B1332
Demolished in 1935

See Elland National School

Box House Farm, LuddendenRef B954
Old Lane. Built around 1600.

New Box House lies to the south.

See Richard Wadsworth

Box Trees House, OvendenRef B3023
/ Wheatley.

Owners and tenants have included

See Box Tree Mill, Wheatley

Boxford & Boxford Precision Engineering LimitedRef B2001
Engineers at Box Tree Mills, Wheatley [1952]. They produced lathes for education and training. It became a part of the Brooke Tool Engineering Group. In 1980, the company went into receivership. In 1983, Calderdale Council and West Yorkshire County Council provided £300,000 help with the firm's mortgage

Boy Bridge, LuddendenfootRef B761
Station Road. A bridge over the Calder is mentioned here in 1594. The name is recorded on a map of 1599.

It was rebuilt between 1790 and 1795 when William Currer paid half the cost, as it gave access to his business at Boy Mill.

On 23rd December 1880, it fell down when the Calder flooded.

In February 1881, the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company contributed £1,625 towards building a new bridge with access to the railway station.

The present bridge is dated 1882 and was rebuilt for the Luddendenfoot Local Board of Health by James Wild of Luddendenfoot, with ironwork by Wood Brothers of Sowerby Bridge. The engineers were Utley & Gray.

See J. Moses

Boy Farm, SkircoatRef B3563
Owners and tenants have included

Boy ScoutsRef B314
There were several local Boy Scout troops after the movement was established in 1908. These included

  • Brighouse Bethel Methodist Scouts
  • 1st Hebden Bridge Rover Scouts Troop
  • 2nd Halifax Boy Scout Group at Heath Grammar School
  • 3rd Elland Scout Troop
  • 14th Halifax Boy Scout Troop at Sowerby Bridge Methodists
  • 16th Halifax Wolf Cub Pack at Sowerby New Road
  • 32nd Halifax Boy Scout Troop at King Cross Methodists

See Boys' Brigade, George Crowther, Dr Bogdan Edward Jastrzębski Edwards, Rev Oscar Sidney Laurie and Rev E. Ide Mack

Boy Well, HalifaxRef B1791
A natural spring at the east end of Bowling Dyke Bridge – near North Bridge – which supplied residents of Haley Hill, Range Bank, and New Bank with their water

Boyd, Duncan M.Ref B1156
[1894-1916]
Born in Islington.

He lived at Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland.

He worked in the Halifax Gas Showrooms on Waterhouse Street.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed on the Somme [6th August 1916] (aged 22).

He was buried at Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbé, France [Grave Ref III B 23].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Boyd, FrederickRef B454
[1888-1914] Son of George Boyd.

Born in Westminster, London.

He enlisted with the Worcestershire Regiment.

During World War I, and he served as a Rifleman with the 3rd Rifle Brigade.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 25th September 1914.

The Todmorden & District News [6th November 1914] said that he was reported missing, and added that he was formerly on the Todmorden postal delivery staff, and before that, he served in Egypt.

The Todmorden & District News [21 January 1916] reported that he was assumed to have died on the 25th of September 1914 at the battle of the Aisne, and published his photograph.

He is remembered on the La Ferte-sous-Jouarre Memorial, France

Boyd, GeorgeRef B453
[1848-1890] Son of George Boyd, whitesmith.

Born in Portsea, Hampshire.

He was a labourer of East Street, Lambeth [1876] / a naval pensioner & labourer [1881] / a general labourer [1891]. He served with the Royal Navy.

In 1876, he married Eliza Jane Smith [1857-1???] in Lambeth, London.


Eliza was born in Lambeth
 

Children:

  1. Edward [b 1878] who was a brass foundry labourer [1901]
  2. Jesse
  3. Annie [b 1885] who was a laundry ironer [1901]
  4. George
  5. Frederick
  6. Frank [1891-1894]
  7. Emily [b 1893] who was a cotton weaver [1911]
  8. Henry
  9. John [b 1900]

They lived at

  • 8 Bell Street, Westminster, London [1881]
  • 24 Pulford Street, Hanover Square, London [1891]
  • 30 Etruria Street, Battersea, London [1901]
  • 121 Longfield Road, Todmorden [1911]
  • 123 Longfield Road, Todmorden [1916]

His sons died in or after military service.

George died in London in 1890 (aged 52) 

Boyd, GeorgeRef B458
[1887-1915] Son of George Boyd.

Born in Westminster, London.

During World War I, and he served as a Corporal with the 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade.

He was accidentally killed by one of his own comrades during rifle inspection in Flanders [10th June 1915].

The Todmorden & District News [18 June 1915] reported his death with a photograph adding that he had previously served in India

Boyd, George FergusRef B1817
[1822-1???] Born in Scotland.

He was a stone mason [1871] / a mason [1881, 1885].

He married Agnes [1826-1???].


Agnes was born in Scotland
 

Children:

  1. Agnes [b 1849] who was a weaver [1871]
  2. Robert [b 1852] who was a warp dresser [1871]
  3. James [b 1854] who was a stone mason [1871]
  4. John [b 1856] who was a mill hand [1871]
  5. Jane [b 1865] who married Walter Hall
  6. Annie Stuart [b 1867] who married John Albert Akroyd Fowler

The family lived in

  • Scotland [1849]
  • Liverpool [1852]
  • Halifax [1865]
  • 18 Spring Street, Skircoat [1871]

Boyd, HenryRef B455
[1897-1924] Son of George Boyd.

Born in Clapham, London.

He was an ironmonger shop apprentice [1911].

During World War I, and he served as a Private with the 6th Lancashire Fusiliers.

He was wounded at Gallipoli and hospitalised in Cairo.

The Todmorden & District News [6th November 1914] reported that he was with the Territorials in Egypt.

He died of TB in 1924

Boyd, JesseRef B459
[1880-1910] Son of George Boyd.

He served in the Boer War.

He lived at Toad Carr, Todmorden.

He died 6th January 1910 (aged 30).

The Todmorden & District News [6th November 1914] reported that he died from a malady contracted during his service in the Boer War

Boyd, JohnRef B3396
[1???-18??]
Recorded in 1855, when he was a Methodist minister in Todmorden

Boyd, JohnRef B1099
[1840-1901] Born in Wolviston, Stockton on Tees.

He was a broker [1881, 1891] / a rag dealer [1901].

He married Margaret [1846-1910].


Margaret was born in Dublin, Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Margaret [b 1865] who was a mill hand woollen [1881]
  2. William [b 1874] who was a carpet printer [1891]
  3. Margaret Ellen [b 1879] who was a spinner [1891], a  machine minder (woollen) [1901]
  4. Sabina [b 1883] who was a machine minder (woollen) [1901]
  5. Thomas

They lived at

  • 10 Church Yard, Halifax [1881]
  • 5 Kershaw's Yard, Halifax [1891]
  • 10 Park Street, Halifax [1901]

Boyd, ThomasRef B1105
[1886-1915] Son of John Boyd.

He was a carpet printer [1901] / an employee at the Halifax Tramways Parcels Office [1914].

In [Q1] 1914, he married Margaret Brennan in Halifax.

They lived at 2 Upper Cross Street, Wade Street, Halifax.

He joined the Army as a reservist, and served 8 years in India.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died 8th May 1915 (aged 29).

The family were only notified of his death on 8th June 1916.

The Halifax Courier [17th June 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 8 & 12], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Boyes, FredRef B1561
[1857-1908] Son of Fred Boyes.

Born in Halifax.

He was a barber [1871] / he acquired the hairdressing & athletic outfitting business  established by W. Wilkinson & Son at 30 Bull Green, Halifax [1887] / a hairdresser [1891].

In [Q1] 1878, he married Hannah Laverick [1856-1908] in Bradford.


Hannah was born in Sutton, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Mary Elizabeth [1846-1848] who was buried with her parents

They lived at 30 Bull Green, Halifax [1891, 1901].

Living with them [in 1901] was sister-in-law Jane Laverick [b  1868] (housekeeper).

Fred died 25th January 1908 (aged 51).

Hannah died 29th January 1908 (aged 52).

See Verney Brinton Whiteley

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4277] with Fred's parents

Boyes, FrederickRef B1930
[1816-1897] He was a dyer [1871].

He married Ruth [1825-1870].


Ruth was born in Warley
 

Children:

  1. Fred
  2. David [b 1860] who was an errand boy [1871]

The family lived at

Ruth died 23rd June 1870 (aged 45).

Frederick died 11th June 1897 (aged 81).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4277] with Frederick's brother Richard Boyes [1819-1851]

Boyes' GiftRef B1152
In his will of 1619, John Boyes left a sum of £8 to be loaned to the poor of Halifax

Boyes, JohnRef B1155
[15??-16??]
Aka Boyse.

Born in Halifax. Clerk at Halifax Parish Church. He established Boyes' Gift

Boyes, MatthewRef B876
[1???-1???]
A Nonconformist. He left Halifax to go to America

Boyes, WilliamRef B1888
[1877-1942] Landlord of the Granby, Queenshead [1910-1918, 1919-1927].

Whilst William was with the RAF [1918-1919], Sarah took over at the Granby

Boyland, BridgetRef B1929
[1837-1???] Born in Ireland.

In 1851, she was working as a piecer in a worsted factory, and lodging with Mrs Mary Kelly at Cooper House Mills, Luddendenfoot

Boyle, GeorgeRef B494
[1618-1693] Yeoman-farmer of Jacque Royd, Shelf.

He married Jane.


Jane was the widow of Richard Wade who died in 1666
 

A doorway at Jacque Royd is dated

GB JB 1680

(probably) for George & Jane Boyle.

George died May 1693 (aged 75).

See Judith Wadsworth

Boyle, JaneRef B1026
[1???-1???]
She was a ward of
John Lum. She was expected to marry Lum's son, Timothy, but she ran away with Rev Andrew Latham

Boyle, John LeslieRef B1678
[1915-1945]
Son of
Thomas Boyle.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with 21 Lt A. A. Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 3rd July 1945 (aged 30).

He was buried at Labuan War Cemetery, Malaysia [Grave Ref M D 12].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Divine, Rishworth.

His brother Selwyn Hopkinson also died in the War

Boyle, Rev John W.Ref B1101
[18??-18??]
Curate-in-Charge of
Brighouse [June 1840-1843]. In June and July 1841, he was accused of neglecting funerals and defended himself in a pamphlet

Boyle, Michael ThomasRef B1684
[1879-1924]
Son of Thomas Boyle, farmer.

On 14th September 1914, he married Annie Mary Sykes [1890-1930] at Halifax Parish Church / St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden.


Annie Mary, of Hall Green, Ripponden, was the daughter of James Sykes, mill hand
 

Children:

  1. John Leslie
  2. Selwyn Hopkinson

Michael Thomas disappears from the electoral rolls in 1924; there is a death for a Thomas M. Boyle registered in Halifax [Q1 1924].

In 1940, the two sons were living at 56 Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge with their uncle Fred & aunt Alice Hilda Sykes.

Sons John Leslie & Selwyn Hopkinson died in World War 2

Boyle, Selwyn HopkinsonRef B1681
[1917-1940]
Son of
Thomas Boyle.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 11-12th June 1940 (aged 23).

He was buried at Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Havre, France [Grave Ref 67 T 3].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Divine, Rishworth.

His brother John Leslie also died in the War

Boyne, JamesRef B3710
[1???-18??]
Halifax tobacconist.

He was at 26 Crown Street, Halifax [1829, 1834] / 6 Crown Street & Black Swan Passage [1837]

Boys Bridge, HalifaxRef B1344
Packhorse bridge which crosses the canal and Hebble Brook near Shaw Lodge Mills and the Shears Inn

Boys, JoannaRef B2256
[1616-1681]
Daughter of
Rev John Boys.

In the 1630s, after the deaths of their parents, Joanna and her 2 sisters emigrated to America.

In 1639, Joanna married a Presbyterian minister, Rev Peter Prudden, in Massachusetts

The family were possibly forebears of US president George W. Bush

Boys, Rev JohnRef B2255
[15??-1620]
Curate at
Halifax Parish Church [1620].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Joanna
  2. a daughter
  3. a daughter

After their parents had died, the 3 sisters emigrated to America in the 1630s

Boys, JohnRef B2252
[16??-16??]
A tenant in Sowerby [1664]

Boys' Red Triangle Hut, HalifaxRef B858
On 18th May 1920, Her Royal Highness Princess Helena Victoria opened the Boys' Red Triangle Hut for the YMCA on Commercial Street, Halifax

Boys, RichardRef B984
[1634-1714] DD.

Aka Boyes.

Born in Halifax. He was a popular preacher under Dr Favour. He was Curate at Southowram [1663-1665] and again [1666-1668].

The Northowram Register records that


He was Minister at Horbury at Drax and fell into decay. He had a monthly allowance and went abroad for several years. He had been marrying a couple near Thornton Mills on Lord's day, 20th November 1714 and was returning late at night. Missing the bridge, he was drown'd at North-Bridge near Halifax, aged 80 and abt 6 weeks
 

Boys, ThomasRef B492
[1740-1767] Of Colne.

In 1767, Thomas and his brother Richard (aged 24) were found guilty of


the highway robbery of
Abraham Earnshaw of Ovenden, holding a knife to his throat and putting him in fear of his life, and taking 8 guineas and 2/- in silver
 

They were hanged at Tyburn, York [Saturday 17th October 1767].

They were buried in Halifax

Boys, ThomasRef B5
[1778-1847] Son of Christiana & ? Boys of Rossendale.

Born in Lancashire.

On 31st October 1805, he married Mary Fielden [1774-1812] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary was born at Edge End Farm, Todmorden [24th April 1774], the daughter of
Joshua Fielden
 

Children:

  1. Jane [1809-1866] who married John Lacy
  2. Christiana [1805-1856] who married Edmund Wrigley
  3. Mary [1813-1867] who married Ashton Stansfield

Mary died 15th October 1812 (aged 38)  and was buried at St Mary's Church, Todmorden.

Thomas died in Sowerby [26th January 1847] (aged 69)  and was buried at St George's Church, Sowerby

Brabazon Employment SocietyRef B2179
A society which encouraged the principle that inmates at Workhouses would be better by performing useful occupations.

See Lucy Delf

Bracewell, HenryRef B1864
[1808-1863] Born in Elland.

He was (possibly) a card maker [1841] / an overlooker (wire drawer) [1851] / a carpet dresser [1861].

He married Catharine [1818-18??].


Catharine was born in Halifax
 

Catharine only appears in the census returns for 1851.

They lived at

Living with them [in 1851] was servant E. Ann Shackleton [b  Southowram 1832].

He died in Halifax [19th April 1863] (aged 55)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2926] with Joseph Fearnley


Question: Does anyone know whether / how the Bracewell & Fearnley families are related?

 

Bracewell Housing Estate, OvendenRef B2974
Housing estate off Shroggs Road which was built around 1950

Bracewell, JamesRef B432
[1834-1916] Born in Colne.

In 1854, he married Margaret Pomfret [1831-1899] in Burnley.

Children:

  1. Annie Elizabeth [b 1856]
  2. Arthur James [b 1861] who became manager of the Todmorden  Branch of the Yorkshire Penny Bank
  3. Frances Henrietta [1863-1943] who married Ashton Stansfield

He was a pupil-teacher at Colne National School / headmaster at Holy Trinity School, Dewsbury [1854] / Headmaster at Cross Stone National School [1864-1899] / church warden at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone / Overseer of the Poor for Stansfield [1885-1888] / Provincial Grand Master of the Oddfellows / the first Conservative Mayor of Todmorden (his daughter was  Mayoress) [1908-1909] / Aldermen of the Borough of Todmorden [1909].

The family lived at Priestwell, Todmorden.

He died in Todmorden [27th January 1916].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,029 2/6d. Probate was granted to his 3 children

Bracewell, JohnRef B3376
[1???-18??] Constable in Heptonstall [1857]

Bracewell, John RobertRef B1371
[1842-1913] He was a tin plate worker [1871].

He married Sarah Ann [1842-1897].


Sarah Ann was born in Sowerby
 

Children:

  1. Ada [1864-1941]
  2. Willie [b 1868]
  3. Rena [b 1869]
  4. Alice [1870-1921]

Sarah Ann died 16th March 1897 (aged 55).

John Robert died 11th March 1913 (aged 71).

They lived at Skircoat [1871].

Members of the family were buried at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Luddendenfoot

Bracewell, PCRef B3454
[18??-1???] A member of the West Riding Constabulary, stationed at Rastrick [1864].

He gave evidence at the trial of Mary Ann Dyson,

Bracewell, WilliamRef B659
[1831-1882] Born in Trawden, Lancashire.

He was a picture frame maker [1871] / a picture framer [1881].

In [Q1] 1863, he married Fanny Barber [1835-1886] in Halifax.


Fanny was born in Southowram.

She was a worsted weaver [1871]

 

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1864] who was a shop assistant [1881]
  2. Percy [1866-1867] who was buried with his father
  3. Penley [b 1873]
  4. Jessy [b 1879]

The family lived at

  • 7 Taylor Street, Halifax [1871]
  • Watergate, Hipperholme with Brighouse [1881]

William died 10th December 1882 (aged 51), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2204]

A Fanny Bracewell died in Keighley [Q3 1886] (aged 50) 

The Bracken family of MidgleyRef B1934

Bracken, AlanRef B4210
[1712-17??] Baptised at Kendal, Westmorland [19th October 1712].

On 18th December 1757, he married Margaret Fallowfield [1731-1803] at Selside, Westmorland.


Margaret was baptised at Grayrigg, Westmorland [26th March 1731]
 

Child: Jonathan

Bracken, ElizabethRef B3561
[1803-1896] Daughter of Jonathan Bracken.

Born in Midgley; baptised at Booth Independent Church.

She never married.

She lived with her unmarried sister Mary at The Dean, Goit Side, Midgley [1881, 1891].

Living with them [in 1891] were niece Grace Hirst [aged 45], grandnephew Fred Marshall [aged 22] born in New Zealand (clerk at paper mills)  and grandnephew Ernest Faber Fookes [aged 16] born in New Zealand (clerk at paper mills).

Mary died in 1889.

Elizabeth died at The Dean [27th May 1896].

Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £4,500. Her executors were her greatnephew James William Marshall, paper manufacturer, and nephew John Whiteley Ward

Bracken Farm, Priestley GreenRef B1514
John Lazenby and his brothers established their market-garden business here [1903]

Bracken Folly, Midgley MoorRef B1345
Named for Jonathan Bracken who suggested that an area of Midgley Moor be used to grow food.

It was unsuccessful on account of the weather conditions and the poor soil on the Moor

Bracken, JonathanRef B172
[1772-1855] Son of Alan Bracken.

Born at Selside, Westmorland.

He was a cotton spinner [1837] / a paper-maker / a paper maker at Dean Mill, Midgley [1841] / a retired paper maker & farmer of 15 acres [1851].

He had business at 17 Cow Green, Halifax and at Dean Mill, Luddenden. He established the paper-manufacturing business of Jonathan Bracken & Sons.

In 1797, he married Grace of Warley, daughter of Samuel Appleyard, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. (possibly) Agnes
  2. Margaret [1798-1878]
  3. Mary
  4. Elizabeth
  5. Grace [1805-1901] who married Thomas Hirst
  6. Jonathan [1807-1870]
  7. Richard
  8. Sarah [1812-1850] who married William S.  Nightingale of Islington
  9. Martha [1814-1880]
  10. Lanty [b 1821]

Most of the children were baptised at Booth Independent Church.

They lived at

Living with the family [in 1851] at Dean Mill, Midgley were nephew Lancelot Bracken [aged 36] (paper maker's bookkeeper), grandson James Hirst and visitor William C. Williamson [aged 25] (gentleman).

Living with Mary – head of the household – [in 1861] were widowed aunt Sarah Whitworth [aged 80] (railway proprietor), and daughter Grace and family.

Members of the family were buried at Booth Independent Church with infant granddaughter Sarah Nightingale

See Bracken Folly, Midgley Moor, Cold Edge Dam Company, Jowler Mill, Luddenden and Vicarage Mill, Luddenden

Bracken, JonathanRef B9090
[1807-1870] Son of Jonathan Bracken.

In his will [1871], he left a share in the Dean Mill estate to his nephew Thomas Hirst. A condition of the will was that he change his name to Thomas Hirst-Bracken

Bracken's: Jonathan Bracken & Sons LimitedRef B2022
Paper manufacturer at Dean Mill, Midgley [1792-1921].

Established by Jonathan Bracken.

They were at 18 Old Cock Yard, Halifax [1863]

They had a warehouse at Horton Street, Halifax.

See Richard Bracken Farrer and H. Hainsworth

Bracken, MaryRef B3562
[1800-1889] Daughter of Jonathan Bracken.

Born in Midgley; baptised at Booth Independent Church.

She never married.

She was head of the household [1861].

She and her sister Elizabeth Bracken lived together at 1 Dean Mill, Midgley [1861, 1871, 1881].

Living with them [in 1861] were sister Grace & her family & aunt Sarah Whitworth.

Mary died 4th May 1889.

Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £3,812. Her executors were her greatnephew James William Marshall, manufacturer of Bolton, nephew Thomas Hirst Bracken and nephew John Whiteley Ward

Bracken, RichardRef B2770
[1???-1???] Of Brighouse.

See Bracken Road, Brighouse

Bracken, RichardRef B305
[1722-1807] Merchant at Halifax.

He married (1) Mary [1730-1777].

Children:

  1. Betty who died in infancy
  2. Susanna who died in infancy
  3. Hannah who died in infancy
  4. Agnes [1759-1818]


In May 1807, a notice in the York Herald announced the death of Mrs Oldham, wife of J. Oldham, of London, and daughter of Mr Bracken of Holme House, near Halifax
 

He married (2) Elizabeth [1724-1782].

They lived at Holme House, Warley [1807, 1818].

He died 14th December 1807 [aged 85].

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

Bracken, RichardRef B1327
[1809-1883] Son of Jonathan Bracken.

Born in Midgley; baptised at Booth Independent Church [1809].

He was a paper manufacturer employing 18 men, 8 boys, 4 girls [1851] / a paper manufacturer employing 44 [1861] / a paper manufacturer employing about 60 hands [1871] / a paper manufacturer employing 91 hands [1881].

In 1847, he married Sarah Welburn [1818-1885] born in Selby, in Northallerton. Sarah was listed as blind in 1881.

Children:

  1. Agnes Buckle [b 1850]
  2. Edith Annie [1855-1931] who married (1) Major Arthur Farrer and (2) Horace Parr Yeld

They lived at

  • Woodlands, Luddenden [1851, 1861, 1871, 1877, 1883, 1891]
  • Vicarage Terrace, Midgley, Luddenden [1881]

Living with them [in 1851] was brother-in-law Alfred Welburn [aged 5].

Living with them [in 1861] were visitor Margaret Wilburn [aged 39], brother-in-law Alfred Wilburn [aged 16] and niece Mary Wilburn [aged 17].

In 1871, Richard was away from home and Sarah was listed as paper manufacturer's wife employing about 60 hands. Daughter Edith [aged 16] was a boarder at a school at Lendal House, York. Living with Sarah were niece Mary W Wilburn [aged 26] and visitor Mary Welbourne [aged 60] (widow, share holder).

Living with them [in 1881] were daughter Edith and children, sister-in-law Margaret Welburn [aged 61] and niece Ada Liley [aged 17].

Richard died (possibly) at Cheadle, Chester [18th November 1883].

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £1,222 to his widow Sarah and daughter Agnes Buckle Bracken.

Sarah died Q1 1885.

In 1891, daughter Agnes and her aunt Margaret Welburn were living at Woodlands

Bracken's: T. H. Bracken & Company LimitedRef B2225
Paper manufacturers and merchants with premises at

On 10th November 1886, the was a boiler explosion in which Fred Stott was killed

Bracken, Thomas HirstRef B3564

Bracken's Warehouse, HalifaxRef B3052
12 Horton Street. The building was designed for Jonathan Bracken & Sons Limited by Walsh & Nicholas.

It was built in 1902 as a paper warehouse, and a bakery with shops and a Café.

3 more shops were added in 1903.

Owners and tenants have included

The building is still there and is now occupied by an estate agent

BrackenbedRef B159
Area of Ovenden.

See Birks Hall

Brackenbed Grange, PellonRef B747
5 Brackenbed Lane. 17th century house. Owners and tenants have included

See Little Brackenbed

Brackenbed House, OvendenRef B1173
The old hall is dated I W 1604. Thomas Wilkinson, Vicar of Halifax, was born here.

Owners and tenants have included

Brackenbeds, ShelfRef B2404
Owners and tenants have included

See Upper Brackenbeds, Shelf

Brackenholme, BrighouseRef B5740
Bracken Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Bradberry, Rev JohnRef B1241
[1921-2007] Born near Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

His education at Trinity College, Bristol was interrupted by World War II.

He was stationed in Burma with the 25th Dragoon Tank Regiment.

He returned to Bristol and was ordained in 1947.

He served in Hinckley, Norwich, London and Argentina before becoming Vicar of Siddal [1961-1972].

In 1972, he moved to Bentham, near Lancaster.

In 1985, he retired and moved back to Halifax.

He assisted at St George's Church, Lee Mount.

He met his wife, Esther [19??-2001] at Lady Lumley's Grammar School, Pickering, when he was about 12.

He married Esther in 1941.

Children:

  1. James
  2. Stephen

He died at Calderdale Royal Hospital following a stroke

Bradbury, AbrahamRef B1479
[1803-1854] Born in Halifax.

He was a tailor [1851].

He married Harriet [1801-1853].


Harriet was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. May Ann [b 1827] who was a dressmaker [1851]
  2. Hannah [1832-1889] who married James Empsall
  3. James [b 1837] who was an apprentice joiner [1851]
  4. Isaac [b 1839] who was a shop boy [1851]
  5. William [b 1842]
  6. Joseph [b 1845]
  7. Harriet [b 1849]

They lived at Sun Fold, South Parade, Halifax (living with son-in-law James Empsall) [1851].

Harriet died 1st October 1853 (aged 52).

Abraham died 12th June 1854 (aged 51).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2922] with son-in-law James Empsall

Bradbury, Dr Arnold FrancisRef B5100
[1863-1907] MD.

Son of James Bradbury, of Dukinfield.

Born in Mitcham, Surrey [24th December 1862].

He was educated at Durham University [1882-1886] / assistant curator of Museums [1884] / senior resident medical officer at Salford [1887-1889] / GP in Halifax [from June 1889] / deputy public vaccinator of the Halifax Union / physician & surgeon at 16 King Cross Street, Halifax [1905].

In [Q2] 1898, he married Ann Alderson in Halifax.


Ann was the daughter of B. Alderson
 

Arnold Francis died in 1907.

In [Q2] 1920, Ann married Henry L. Shaw in Lancaster

Bradbury, CharlesRef B2661
[1846-1931] Born in South Lincolnshire, the third of 4 children of Frances & Thomas Bradbury.


In 1841, the family had moved from the West Riding of Yorkshire to the area around Chapel Hill, South Lincolnshire, when Thomas, an engineer, took charge of a steam engine erected to drain the Fens
 

Charles was head gardener at Brearley House.

In 1875, he married Sarah Ann [1846-1924] in Halifax at Tuel Lane United Methodist Church, Sowerby Bridge.


Sarah Ann (née Drake) was the widow of James Greenwood
 

They lived at the Lodge at Brearley House [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911]

Bradbury, EllisRef B834
[1850-1920] Born in Slaithwaite.

On 20th Jun 1886, he married Rachel Hollas in Linthwaite.


Rachel was the daughter of
Eli Hollas
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b 1875]
  2. Clara [b 1876]
  3. Lucy [b 1879]
  4. Annie [b 1887]
  5. Louisa Jane [b 1889]

The children were all born in Linthwaite.

Rachel & Ellis died in Huddersfield

Bradbury, James EdwardRef B704
[1888-1930]
On 25th November 1916, he married
Emily Webster at St George's Church, Sowerby.


Emily was the daughter of William Webster and widow of Horace Highley
 

After the death of Emily's father [1916], she and James Edward took over and ran the Turk's Head, Sowerby Bridge [1916-1926].

Then Emily's brother William Herbert took over and ran the Turk's Head until he died there in 1946

Bradbury, LibertyRef B2588
[1811-1877] Born in Saddleworth.

He was a cotton spinner [1831, 1851, 1861].

He and Jubal Settle occupied a blacksmith's shop and cottage at Slead Syke [April 1866].

On 21st May 1831, he married Jane Whitehead [1809-1834] in Rochdale.


Jane was born in Saddleworth
 

Children:

  1. Sarah [b Lees 21st December 1831; d Brighouse 14th October 1850] who was buried St Martin Brighouse plot F51.

Jane died in Lees, Oldham [11th October 1834] She was buried at Saddleworth.

Liberty married (2) 6th December 1835 Grace Greenwood [1814-1871] at Heptonstall Church


Grace was born in Stansfield
 

Children:

  1. Seth [1839-30th Apr 1843] who was buried with his parents

They lived at

Grace died in Brighouse [4th June 1871].

Liberty died in Todmorden [23rd February 1877].

The couple were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [Grave Ref: F51]

Bradbury, Richard CurtisRef B989
[1881-1918] Son of Thomas Bradbury.

Born in Halifax.

He was a general labourer [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action at the Battle of Kemel [26th April 1918].

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 82-75 & 162A], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Bradbury, ThomasRef B1731
[1821-1870] Son of John Bradbury of Clayton, Manchester, who owned Clayton Colliery [1800s].

Born in Openshaw, Manchester [18th August 1821]

He was a coal proprietor [1849] / a civil engineer & stone quarry owner employing 80 men [1861] / Guardian of the Poor for Fixby [1865].

He owned stone quarries at Milnsbridge & Rastrick, making his fortune from these businesses.

On 26th December 1849, he married Sarah Holroyd [1819-1882] in Halifax.


Sarah was the daughter of James Holroyd of Rastrick, gentleman
 

Children:

  1. Eleanor [b 1851]
  2. George Edward [b 1852]
  3. Frederick [b 1853]
  4. Edith Elizabeth [b 1856]
  5. William Leonard [b 1857]

The children had the middle name Holroyd.

He bought Longroyd House at Rastrick [around 1853] which had valuable stone deposits on the land.

They lived at Longroyd, Rastrick [1869].

The family also owned property at North Meols near Hoylake on the Wirral.

Thomas died at Rastrick [28th December 1870].

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church in the family vault there

Bradbury, ThomasRef B988
[1844-1919] Born in Fishlake, Doncaster.

He was a coachman.

On 30th November 1870, he married Jessie Anderson [1849-1918] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.


Jessie was born in Dalkeith
 

Children:

  1. Ann Elizabeth [b 1871]
  2. Mary Edith [1873-15th June 1886]
  3. William Curtis [b 1877]
  4. Richard Curtis
  5. Maggie Oxtoby [b 29th August 1883]
  6. Tom Herbert [b 1887]

The children were born in Halifax.

They lived at

  • 13 Salterhebble Terrace, Halifax [1911]
  • 335 Huddersfield Road, Halifax

Jessie died 21st December 1918.

Thomas died 10th February 1919.

They both died in Halifax

Braddick, GeorgeRef B1847
[18??-19??]
Clothier at Brighouse.

In April 1891, he was declared bankrupt

Braddon, PaulRef B979
[1???-18??]
Artist. He produced some drawings of local buildings

Bradford & District Dyeing Company Limited, HalifaxRef B2093
Dyeing company established in 1892. They were one of the original companies which formed the Bradford Dyers' Association

Bradford & Shelf Tramways CompanyRef B670

Bradford & Thornton RailwayRef B1895
In 1870, the Bradford & Thornton Railway Company was formed to build a railway line between Bradford and Thornton, with Parliamentary approval given in the Act of 1871. The proposed line was to serve a number of intermediate stations including St Dunstan's – Manchester Road – Horton Park – Great Horton – Clayton – Queensbury.

On 18th July 1872, this Company was taken over by the Great Northern Railway.

The line as far as Clayton was opened for freight traffic in July 1877. On 1st May 1878, a freight service reached Thornton, and on 14th October 1878, the service for passengers.

See Halifax, Thornton & Keighley Railway and Queensbury Railway Lines

The Bradford Daily TelegraphRef B182
Recorded in 1877 & 1881.

See Halifax Daily Telegraph Office

Bradford Dyers' AssociationRef B2015
Abbr: BDA. Established in 1898 by a group of dyers from the Bradford, Halifax and Leeds districts.

The founding members included the local companies Bradford & District Dyeing Company Limited of Halifax, Craven, Pearson & Company Limited of Brighouse, Thornton, Hannam & Marshall of Brighouse, and Ward & Sons Limited of Halifax.

Milton Sheridan Sharp was Chairman [1898-1924].

Other local companies joined later, including Greetland Dyeing Company, Ingham Brothers of Halifax, and Fentona Cotton Supply Company Limited.

In 1920, they bought Elm Royd, Brighouse which then became the Dyers' Club.

In 1964, the BDA was taken over by Joe Hyman and Viyella International.

See Walter Garside and Hugh Ripley

Bradford, Herbert DennisRef B270
[1868-1???] He was a mechanic in Leicester

On 9th October 1909, he married Alice in Halifax


Alice was the daughter of
Richard Turner, and widow of Harry Randal Brear
 

Alice died in Leicester in 1910 and was buried with her parents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3340]


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

Bradford House, TodmordenRef B2935
1 The Strand, Todmorden.

Owners and tenants have included

  • Pilling & Elders [1905]
  • Mitton's furniture shop
  • King's Ironmongers
  • Picture House Antiques

Bradford, J.Ref B2785
[18??-1???]
Proprietor of the
West End Tailoring Establishment, Halifax [1881]

Bradford Road Baths, BrighouseRef B1984
Slipper baths for public use were a part of the premises of the Brighouse Liberal Club. Opened in 1877.

Closed around 1893.

See Brighouse Baths

The Bradford Telegraph & ArgusRef B2430
Founded in 1868.

They had an office at 17 Crossley Street, Halifax [1937]

Bradley ...Ref B972
The entries for people & families with the surname Bradley are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Bradley BarRef B2733
The area of Bradley on the Bradford-Huddersfield Turnpike between Brighouse and Huddersfield.

There was a toll bar on the Bradford-Huddersfield Turnpike and the Dewsbury & Elland Turnpike.

There is now a roundabout forming the junction of the A641 and the A6107

Bradley, Broadley & BrodleyRef B890
The spelling of these surnames varies widely in the historical records.

If you are searching for people with one of the surnames, it would be wise to check the others.

You can find these in the

Bradley Hall Golf ClubRef B1754
Bradley Hall, Holywell Green was converted – by George Eastwood Hinchliffe into Bradley Hall Golf Club [1923-1924]

Bradley Hall, Holywell GreenRef B235
Aka Over Bradley, Stainland.

The manor house of the Savile family was here from 1540.

The gate was dated IS 1577 for John Savile, and the kitchen wall had a datestone 1598.

Brothers Sir John Savile and Sir Henry Savile were born here.

The remaining part of the house was built in 1577 by Sir John Savile and is the earliest stone dwelling in Calderdale. A rose window in the building may have been the first in the district.

The Hall was badly damaged by fire in 1629. The family then moved to Methley Hall.

A private chapel was recorded in the 16th century, but has since disappeared.

Owners and tenants have included

The property was converted – by George Eastwood Hinchliffe into Bradley Hall Golf Club [1923-1924].

On 19th July 1924, the golf house was opened by the Earl of Mexborough.

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

Bradley House, GreetlandRef B1207
The property is recorded as having 8 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

See Bradley House, Stainland

Bradley House, StainlandRef B1206
The property is recorded as having 7 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

See Bradley House, Greetland

Bradley Mill Farm, GreetlandRef B1334
The property was owned by Lord Mexborough

Bradley's Music Shop, HalifaxRef B561
Retailer of musical instruments, sheet music & recorded music.

Recorded in the 1960s, when they were at Market Street.

Later it became Bradley's Records at 42 Market Street, Halifax

See Peacock, Halifax

Bradley Villas, West ValeRef B2372
Stainland Road.

It was the manse for West Vale Baptist Chapel.

The Pastors' residence was later moved to (one half of) 45 Green Lane, West Vale

Bradley's: William Bradley (Engineers) LimitedRef B3285
Engineers, ironfounders, millwrights and machine makers. Established by William Bradley They were at Gooder Lane Ironworks, Brighouse [1955]

Bradley WoodsRef B2732
Woods at Bradley.

In 1812 [?], William Cartwright was shot by Luddites in the woods.

There was open-cast coal mining in the woods

BradshawRef B162
District of Calderdale near Illingworth, to the north-east of Halifax.

The name is derived from Brad-sceaga = brad [broad] and sceaga [a copse], and means broad copse.

It was originally a mining village, but many people moved away when the pits were exhausted. John Lassey and other conceived schemes such as the Co-operative Mills, Bradshaw to help the situation.

In 1966, a new housing estate was built here.

The community is the subject of Graptolite's Stray Notes on Bradshaw.

See Population, Shaw and Staveley family

Bradshaw, AlexanderRef B495
[1582-16??] Of Halifax.

On 13th February 1603, he married Susan, daughter of Richard Farrer

Bradshaw Branch LibraryRef B2700
Recorded in 1929

Bradshaw Club, HolmfieldRef B2064
Recorded in 1905 at 2 Bradshaw Lane

Bradshaw, Frank KayeRef B1464
[1891-1918] Son of Harriet & Frank Bradshaw of Woodside Place, Muirhead, Glasgow.

In [Q2] 1916, he married Gertrude Walton in Halifax.


Gertrude, was born 15th November 1890, the daughter of
John William Walton
 

They lived at Trinity House, 228 Pellon Lane, Halifax.

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

He died 3rd September 1918 (aged 27).

He is remembered on the family grave at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 7], and on the Memorial at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax

Gertrude died 7th March 1965.

Bradshaw Hall, HolmfieldRef B2808
Bradshaw Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Bradshaw housing estateRef B49
Housing estate which was built in 1966

Bradshaw Ing, WarleyRef B1953
Mentioned in Newspaper Cuttings [1872] when it was in the occupation of R. Calvert

Bradshaw LibraryRef B2517
Recorded in 1936

Bradshaw, MarthaRef B1210
[1869-1???] Born in 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 James Whittaker [1881]

Bradshaw PinfoldRef B431
The pinfold stands between the main road at Causeway Foot and Soil Hill.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Bradshaw Post OfficeRef B2346
Horton Place.

Recorded in 1874. It was then at the same address as the business run by Joseph Rouse, grocer.

It is now a private house

Bradshaw Recreation GroundRef B1548
Bradshaw

Bradshaw, RevRef B165
[16??-1???] Chaplain at Illingworth [1656-1658]

Bradshaw, Colonel RobertRef B2421
[15??-1643]
Of Bradshaw, Lancashire. He became a
Parliamentary commander during the Civil War. He was in command of the garrison at Heptonstall. He died on 8th December 1643 from injuries sustained at the Battle of Heptonstall.

See John Briercliffe and Battle of the Hollins

Bradshaw, StanleyRef B15
[1910-1???] Born 3rd June 1910.

He was a cotton & cotton waste merchant [1939].

In [Q1] 1935, he married Clarice Wild [1907-1987] in Rochdale.


Clarice was the daughter of
Ernest Edwin Wild
 

They lived at 15 Loughrigg Avenue, Royston, Lancashire [1939].

Living with them [in 1939] was Clarice's widowed mother Agnes Wild.

Clarice died 22nd October 1987 & was buried at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church with her parents

Bradshaw, WilliamRef B1402
[1829-1902] Born in Southowram.

He was in wire manufacture [1871] / a wire drawer [1891, 1901].

In [Q4] 1854, he married Frances Stancliffe [1831-1903] in Halifax.


Frances was born in Halifax
 

There are no records of any children.

They lived at

  • 1 West Mills Bar House, Mirfield [1871]
  • 12 Church Place, Halifax [1891, 1901]

William died 1st September 1902 (aged 73).

Frances died 15th November 1903 (aged 72).

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2760] with William Cockroft

Brady, EdwardRef B1552
[1781-18??]
Or Bradley.

He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

Brady, Rev P.Ref B752
[18??-1???]
Recorded [1880] when he performed interments at
Lister Lane Cemetery

Brady, Canon T.Ref B1243
[19??-19??]
Priest at
Our Lady of Lourdes & St Malachy, Ovenden [1966]

Brailsford, MrRef B2418
[17??-18??]
Organist at
Illingworth Church. He was organist on 6th August 1807 when the new organ was inaugurated with a performance of The Messiah

Brailsford, Richard ThomasRef B1045
[1???-18??]
He ran a
private school in Halifax [1840s, 1850s]

Brain, Dr Thomas PaulRef B949
[1865-1932] He was a physician & surgeon in Halifax.

He married Florence Mary [1871-1957].

They lived at Siddal.

Thomas died 15th April 1932 (aged 67).

Florence Mary died 28th August 1957 (aged 86).

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Brainbridge, Rev JamesRef B9230
[18??-1???]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Frank [1865-1866] who died aged 8 months
  2. infant [d 1865]
  3. Frank Reynolds [1868-1870]
  4. Charles Reynolds [1868-1870] who died aged 1 year & 10  months

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

Braithwaite ...Ref B302
The entries for people & families with the surname Braithwaite are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Braithwaite's: H. & L. BraithwaiteRef B2136
Shirt makers and clothing manufacturers at Bowling Dyke Mills, Halifax [1905]

Braltex LimitedRef B2008
Victoria Road, Halifax

Bramfitt, JosephRef B1102
[1700-1733] Or Bramfit. He and his daughters – Susanna [aged 7] and Phebe [aged 5] – all died on July 10th 1733 and were buried at Coley Church on 12th July.

The Northowram Register records


John Bramfett and two of his Children bur. at Coley Chapel July 12. being Stifled or Smother'd to Death with Smoak and fire which broke out in the night in the house where they liv'd at the End o' th' Common Wood and burnt a great part of it &c. – How terrible is God in his doings – who shall not fear him – What a Mercy that our Houses are Safe from fire
 

Their epitaph reads


Behold a loving husband and his two daughters lay;
They smother'd were by smoke all on one day

Bramhall, Rev JohnRef B1626
[18??-1864]
He trained at Highbury College and served at Patricroft before becoming Minister at
Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [1841]. He moved to Hull [1844] and Islington [1850]

Bramhall, Captain ReubenRef B3322
[18??-1???] Balloonist. He gave tethered and free-flight demonstrations with his 2 balloons, City of Bradford and The Prince of Wales.

In 1897, he was given a demonstration at Bradford. Mr J. T. Schmidt of the Empress Hotel, Bradford and Mr T. Croft, a councillor for Bradford, rode with him as passengers. As it took off, a gust of wind seized the balloon and Captain Bramhall was dragged from the balloon, leaving his 2 inexperienced passengers alone. The balloon rose to 6,000 ft and travelled towards Leeds before landing safely near Boston Spa, 27 miles away.

On 7th August 1889, he and his assistants – Mr Dawson and Mr J. H. Robson – took off from Bradford. They landed 45 minutes later in a field near the Cragg Vale Inn, Erringden

The Leeds Mercury [Monday, 2nd September 1902] reported a Balloon Accident in Halifax


Great alarm was felt by the 3,000 people who assembled on Savile Park, Halifax, yesterday, at a threatened balloon disaster. An ascent by Professor Bramhall of Bradford had been arranged, and shortly before 5 o'clock everything was ready for the trip. The aeronaut had Mr James Lord, the Halifax Borough Engineer, as a fellow passenger.

The balloon started to rise, but very soon afterwards it was seen to descend, and it only just cleared the wall of the adjacent Crossley & Porter Orphanage grounds.

The balloon and its human freight dragged in some bushes and Professor Bramhall, gesticulating excitedly, shouted to his men to seize the ropes.

The balloon disappeared in the Orphanage enclosure and the anxious crowd clambered over the wall in considerable numbers. Meanwhile, by opening a valve the balloon was deflated and finally secured. Professor Bramhall, interviewed afterwards, stated that the accident was due to the wind bearing down on the balloon instead of under. He explained

I have thrown out ballast equivalent to two men my own size, and I consider it very lucky that nothing worse has taken place

He had only once had a similar occurrence and that was four years ago.

The ascent had been arranged in consequence of the disappointment felt by the public owing to the enforced abandonment, consequent upon the windy weather, of the balloon ascent on Coronation Day

 

Bramham, BenjaminRef B1945
[1819-1877] Born in Wakefield.

He was a tailor [1851, 1871].

He married Mary Ann [1822-1887].

Children:

  1. Robert [b 1842]
  2. Mary Jane [1847-1924] who married Edward Richardson

The family lived at

  • Cockroft's Cottages, Range Bank [1851]
  • 3 St Thomas Street, Claremount [1871]

Living with them [in 1871] was grandson John E. Richardson [b  1867].

Benjamin died 3rd June 1877 (aged 57).

Mary Ann died 29th April 1887 (aged 65).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2660]

Bramham, NancyRef B1414
[1740-1841] Originally from Wakefield.

She lived in a cellar dwelling behind Hoyland's Passage, Halifax.

She died at the age of 101.

She had been widowed for 36 years. She had 11 children, 6 of whom – 3 sons and 3 daughters – were living. Her oldest daughter was 77 years old, and her youngest son 56.

She had 15 grandchildren and her eldest grandchild was 60 years old

She had 43 great-grandchildren of whom 15 were living, some of them being nearly 30 years old.

She had a large number of great-great-grandchildren.

Reports of her death said that

to the last she retained her intellect and memory, and was a good-looking old woman, of a florid complexion.

See Longevity

Bramley ...Ref B213
The entries for people & families with the surname Bramley are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Bramley Lane Mutual Improvement Society, HipperholmeRef B2594
Recorded in 1870, when Titus Salt was expected to preside, but was indisposed, and A. Matthewman took his place. See Mutual Improvement Societies

Bramma, WilfredRef B1278
[1895-1916]
Son of Harry Bramma of Leicester.

Born in Halifax

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Marine Light Infantry aboard HMS Exmouth.

He died 1st December 1916 (aged 21).

He was buried at Piraeus Naval & Consular Cemetery, Greece [Grave Ref 17]

Brampton Dam, LuddendenfootRef B2591
The dam was owned by the railway company and – together with Finkle Street Reservoir and another near Boulderclough – supplied the water troughs on the adjacent railway line

Brampton Grove, BrearleyRef B1493

Brampton House, EllandRef B1478
Elland Lane

Brampton, Rev T. O.Ref B803
[18??-19??]
Recorded [1914] when he performed interments at
Lister Lane Cemetery

Bramston Street Baths, RastrickRef B1982

Bramston Street Gymnasium, RastrickRef B2278
Recorded in 1909

Bramston Street recreation groundRef B1539
Bramston Street, Rastrick.

Opened on 20th September 1924.

The site was previously a stone quarry.

See Demonstration Parade

Bramwell Booth Memorial HallsRef B669
A new purpose-built centre – designed by John Bolton & Partners of London – opened on St James's Road in May 1970 to replace the earlier Salvation Army Citadel

Bramwell House, HalifaxRef B321
Carlton Street. The former Salvation Army Men's Hostel was named for Bramwell Booth. The hostel closed in the 1960s. It is now a restaurant

Brandreth, WilliamRef B1576
[1869-1917]
Born in Elland.

In 1897, he married Adelaide Potter in Chorlton.

They lived at 11 Hawthorn St, Ardwick, Manchester.

During World War I, he served as a Driver with the 662nd Company Army Service Corps.

He died in Manchester [6th April 1917] (aged 48).

He was buried in Manchester Southern Cemetery [C E 1178].

Brandwood, HarryRef B1346
[1855-1908]
Born in Northowram.

He was a stone mason [1891, 1901].

In 1883, he married Sarah Ann Bairstow [1861-19??] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Roger [b 1890]
  2. Isaiah

The family lived at

  • 9 Crow Point, Northowram [1891]
  • 1 Springhead, Northowram [1901]
  • 12 Roper Lane, Ambler Thorn [1911]
  • 22 Ladysmith, Ambler Thorn [1916]

Harry died Q1 1908 (aged 53) 

Brandwood, IsaiahRef B1347
[1895-1916] Son of Harry Brandwood.

He was a yarn twister [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 3rd September 1916.

The Halifax Courier [14th October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B]

Brandwood, JamesRef B1159
[1851-1880]

In 1873, he married Frances Parker in Halifax.


Frances was the daughter of
John Parker
 

James died in 1880 (aged 29).

In 1881, Frances was living with her parents.

In [Q4] 1881, Frances married William Hey at Halifax Parish Church

Brandy Hall, BradshawRef B591
Aka Brandy Hole

Owners and tenants have included

Brankin, DominicRef B1423
[1916-1942]
Son of Mary Agnes & Daniel Brankin.

In [Q3] 1937, he married Mary Sadler in Halifax.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Sapper with the 7th Field Squadron Royal Engineers.

He died 24th October 1942 (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [Grave Ref 46]

Brannan, JamesRef B1567
[1897-1918]
Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th (Northumberland Hussars) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died in the Dardanelles [23rd March 1918].

He was buried at Trefcon British Cemetery, Caulaincourt, France [Special Mem].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Brannan, MichaelRef B1294
[1855-1889]
Quarryman.

On 6th August 1889, he was crushed to death by a fall of shale at Hill Top Quarry, Hipperholme

Branson, Dr William MitchellRef B2261
[18??-19??]
Physician and surgeon.

He lived at 6 Lord Street, Halifax [1905, 1930].

In 1914, as Councillor & Chairman of Halifax Corporation Health Committee, he performed the opening ceremony at Shelf Sanatorium.

He served on Halifax Town Council [1930]

Brantom Farm, SowerbyRef B1564
Owners and tenants have included

Branton, JohnRef B1427
[1750-1821] He was a joiner [1808].

On 13th June 1793, he married Martha Garthwaite [1750-1821] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Ellen [1778-4th November 1816] who (possibly) married  Mr McKee & had a son John [1795-10th November 1808]
  2. Sarah [1783-26th March 1828] who (possibly) married Mr  Wilson

John died 15th February 1821 (aged 71).

Martha died 28th October 1821 (aged 71).

Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 215]

Brantwood, BarkislandRef B2593
Krumlin Road. House built in 1936

Brantwood, EllandRef B1088
Victoria Road.

The property is recorded as having 8 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

Brantwood, SkircoatRef B600
Stafford Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Branwell, JaneRef B797
[1753-1829] She was born in Penzance [10th November 1753].

She married Rev John Fennell.

They had one daughter, Jane Fennell.

She died at Cross Stone Parsonage [26th May 1829].

She was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Branxholme Combing CompanyRef B1748
Recorded in the 1930s, when they were at Branxholme Mills, Bailiff Bridge

Branxholme House, Bailiff BridgeRef B1636
Owners and tenants have included

Branxholme Trading EstateRef B392
Bailiff Bridge. The site of the Branxholme Mills, Bailiff Bridge which were demolished in the early 1980s

BRASSRef B2017
Brighouse regeneration scheme for local businesses and the community.

In 2005, it was replaced by the Brighouse Regeneration Forum

Brassington, George ErnestRef B696
[1921-1943]
Son of Priscilla & George Brassington of Elland.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 391st Battery 113 H.A.A. Royal Artillery.

He died 6th September 1943 (aged 22).

He was buried at Elland Cemetery [b C 1747].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial

Bray ...Ref B197
The entries for people & families with the surname Bray are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Bray's: Eagland Bray & Son LimitedRef B2081
One of the oldest Halifax wholesale and retail grocers, tea, coffee and provision merchants. The business was established around 1840, when Eagland Bray acquired an existing business which had been founded in the later 18th century.

They had a large, 4-storey building at Northgate / Old Market. The ornate urns which stood on the parapet of the building were a familiar sight.

Eagland's Son John Walter Bray, became sole proprietor of the business.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

EAGLAND BRAY & SON Ltd
Grocers & Provision Merchants

The Good Old Firm established over 60 years

Tea blended on the premises to suit the water of Halifax

Bray's Special Blend 1/6d, (Better value than 2/6d Tea from "Present Shops") 

20th Century Blend 1/8d (Ahead of All Competitors),

Bray's Family Blend 2/- (Tea for a Queen) 1d. less for cash

Coffee, Finest Sold 1/8d (with 3oz. of Chicory added) 

1 Old Market

2 Woolshops

75 Hopwood Lane

72 King Cross Street, Halifax

Brayford, Rev Harry BarnesRef B477
[19??-19??]
Curate at
Hebden Bridge [1931]

Brayshaw ...Ref B96
The entries for people & families with the surname Brayshaw are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Brayshaw & DickinsonRef B1296
Stainland woollen business.

Partners included George Brayshaw and Mr Dickinson.

George's son Graham Brayshaw became managing director of the firm

Brayton, Rev LionelRef B1033
[18??-19??]
Minister at
Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland [1937]

Brazewell, HenryRef B3442
[17??-17??]
Hatter in Warley [1775]

Brazey, JosephRef B930
[1857-1931] Born in Halifax.

He was a hotel keeper [1878].

In [Q2] 1878, he married Martha Ann Jenkinson [1859-1906] in Halifax


Martha was born in Halifax
 

Child: Lewis

They lived at 33 Cromwell Street, Lister Lane, Halifax [1915]

Brazey, LewisRef B931
[1894-1918] Son of Joseph Brazey.

He was employed at the brass foundry of Edward Foster & Son Limited.

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

He was killed [8th August 1918] by machine-gun fire whilst tending the wounded at Paucaut Wood, La Bassée.

He is remembered on the Loos Memorial, France [Grave Ref 68], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

BreaRef B69
See Lower Brea, Hipperholme and Upper Brea, Shibden

Bread Ing, WarleyRef B1051
Owners and tenants have included

Breaks, Kenneth GoughRef B1394
[1910-1941]
Born in Halifax.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School.

In [Q2] 1932, he married Mary E. Lloyd in Chelsea.

They lived at Rufford Road, Savile Park, Halifax.

He served in the Merchant Navy before becoming a regular officer in the Indian Army.

During World War II, he served as a Major with the 2nd Battalion 9th Jat Regiment of the Indian Army.

He was killed in Malaya [20th December 1941].

He was buried at Taiping War Cemetery, Malaysia [Grave Ref 3 A 14].

He is remembered on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates

Breaks, Randolph LightowlerRef B264
[1876-1955] Born in Low Moor.

He was a stuff merchant [1911].

In [Q3] 1903, he married Charlotte May Belcher [1883-19??] from Greetland, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. child who died young [before 1911]

The family lived at 29 Second Avenue, Manor Drive, Halifax [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was widowed mother-in-law Mary Belcher [aged 70]

Brear ...Ref B163
The entries for people & families with the surname Brear are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Brear & Brown LimitedRef B2044
Hipperholme brewery established in 1877 by William Brear and Thomas Brown.

The company was registered in February 1894.

See Hipperholme Steam Brewery, Thomas Theodore Ormerod, Pine Apple, Halifax, Talbot, Halifax and Victoria, Halifax

Brearcliffe, DorothyRef B602
[16??-17??]
Daughter of
John Briercliffe. Aunt of Dorothy Smith.

She married Mr Blakey

Brearcliffe, EdmundRef B127
[15??-1639] Preacher and physician. In October 1623, he was appointed Parish Clerk to Dr John Favour.

He married (1) Esther [or Hester] Bentley [d 1629] daughter of Michael Bentley.

Children:

  1. John
  2. son
  3. daughter
  4. Favour [1623-1628]

On 21st November 1630, he married (2) Mary Cockrofte.

There is a memorial to his son Favour and to his wife Esther – who died in childbirth – in Halifax Parish Church

Brearcliffe, JaneRef B513
[1667-1738] Daughter of John Brearcliffe.

She married (1) Samuel Fourness.

After Samuel's death, she married (2) Rev Nathaniel Priestley.

See Sundial House, Friendly

Brearcliffe, JohnRef B166

Brearcliffe, JohnRef B2413
[16??-17??]
Built
Little Moor, Ovenden [1704]

BrearleyRef B440
District between Mytholmroyd and Luddendenfoot

Brearley ...Ref B52
The entries for people & families with the surname Brearley are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Brearley's: Alfred Brearley & CompanyRef B2153
Worsted spinners established by Alfred Brearley at Clough Mill, Sowerby Bridge [1905]

Brearley & HallidayRef B2816
Cab and omnibus proprietors at Halifax.

Partners included T. H. Brearley and T. Halliday.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1885

Brearley Bridge, LuddendenfootRef B1486
Brearley Lane. Late 18th century. Bridge #8 over the Rochdale Canal between Hebden Bridge & Sowerby Bridge

See Brearley Upper Bridge, Mytholmroyd

Brearley Bridge, LuddendenfootRef B2571
Brearley Lane. Bridge over the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway line

Brearley Bridge, LuddendenfootRef B806
Brearley Lane. Bridge over the Calder.

In 1658, there is a record of a 9-year-old boy drowning here. The present structure is an 18th century bridge. The Mill Inn stood on the Brearley side of the bridge

Brearley's: E. Brearley & CompanyRef B1396
Halifax leather merchants.

They were at Bermondsey leather warehouse, Halifax [1914]

See Edgar Brearley

Brearley, Firth & SiddallRef B2223
Machine tool makers at Prospect Iron Works, Halifax [1905].

Partners included James William Brearley, Samuel Firth, and John Siddall

Brearley Hall, LuddendenfootRef B85
Aka Upper Brearley Hall. Late 16th century timber-framed hall-and-cross-wings H-plan house encased in stone.

See Brearley Old Hall, Luddendenfoot, Branwell Brontë, John Lacy and Lower Brearley Hall

Brearley House, MidgleyRef B47
Built in 1841 by John Riley.

An upstairs room at the house was used as the family chapel. The family later built a small chapel in Brearley which lay below the house.

The Rileys were keen gardeners and plant collectors. It is said that, in the grounds of the house, there are specimens of every known species of holly tree. Charles Bradbury was head gardener at the house and lived at the Lodge [1891, 1901].

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

The house was used as a nursing home for some time.

The house has been divided into 2 separate dwellings: Brearley House East and Brearley House West.

The Gothic lodge is listed

Brearley's: J. Brearley & SonsRef B2433
Boot manufacturers at Albert Works, Halifax established by Joe Brearley.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Smart and Easy-fitting Boots & Shoes

46 New Crown Street, Halifax
Factory: Albert Works, Horton Street, Halifax

Brearley's: Joseph Brearley & SonsRef B1340
Woollen manufacturers established by Joseph Brearley

They were at Kiln End Mills, Elland [1905, 1914]

Brearley Lower Lock, LuddendenfootRef B1285
Lock #5 on the Rochdale Canal next to Stoney Spring Bridge

Brearley MillRef B966
Owners and tenants have included

Brearley Old Hall, LuddendenfootRef B807
House built in 1638 on the site of what is believed to be a hunting lodge for the Erringden deer park.

A lintel is dated TSW 1638 for Timothy and Sarah Wadsworth.

It was altered and dated 1678. The south front was rebuilt in the late 19th century.

Owners and tenants have included

See Brearley Hall, Midgley

Brearley PlateRef B267
A copper plate which was dug up in Halifax Road in 1897, and given to Dr Yeld, then living at Brearley Hall, Midgley.

The plate bore an inscription referring to Fawcett's Academy which was established at Brearley Hall

Brearley's: Sharp Brearley & SonsRef B2865
Cotton and wool card makers at Horton Street, Halifax [1809].

Established by Sharp Brearley

Brearley Upper Bridge, MytholmroydRef B1433
Aka Moderna Bridge.

Bridge #9 over the Rochdale Canal. This replaces an earlier swing bridge

Brearley Upper Lock, Sowerby BridgeRef B1302
Lock #6 on the Rochdale Canal. Built 1798 by William Jessop and William Crossley

Brearley's: W. Brearley & SonsRef B2054
Card maker established by William Brearley at Elland [1905]

Brearley's : William & Edwin BrearleyRef B2331
Recorded in 1874, when they were millwrights & manufacturers of

  • Wire blocks & winders
  • Dyeing & wire cutting machines
  • Grossing presses
  • Machines for covering wire with cotton

at Range Bank Mills, Halifax

Breast 'eesRef B878
Aka Breast highs. A local name for a drift mine

Breck Top Cottage, Mount TaborRef B3467
This and Breck Top Farm were formerly the Waggoners' Rest. The Cottage was originally the weaver's cottage of the property

Breck Top Farm, Mount TaborRef B3466
/ Warley. This and Breck Top Cottage were formerly the Waggoners' Rest. The Farm was originally the barn of the property.

For many years, occupants and visitors have reported sightings of a man wearing a brimmed hat and long coat in the upstairs rear of the property

The Breck, TriangleRef B762
Butterworth Lane.

17th century farmhouse.

The house is said to have been a dower house to Field House, Sowerby. Archbishop Tillotson's father moved here after leaving Old Haugh End, Sowerby.

The house is dated T 1712 I M, possibly for his great-nephew, Joshua Tillotson, and his wife, Martha.

Owners and tenants have included

Breedon, Rev H.Ref B1730
[18??-18??]
He was Minister at
Salterhebble Wesleyan Reform Chapel [1865]

Breese, Edwin AlbertRef B288
[1868-1936] Born in Llantysilio, Llangollen, Wales.

He was a grocer shopkeeper [1901] / a clerk of works (brewery) [1911].

In [Q3] 1893, he married Mary Elizabeth Firth in Bradford.


Mary Elizabeth was born in Halifax, the daughter of
William Firth
 

Children:

  1. William Edwin Gabriel [1896] who died in infancy  
  2. Margaret Mary / Madge [b 1899]
  3. Katherine Alexandra Vestina [1902] who died in infancy  

The children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3398] with their Firth grandparents.

The family lived at

  • 1 Seaton Street, Bradford [1901]
  • 127 Horton Lane, Bradford [1911]

Living with them [in 1901, 1911] was Mary Elizabeth's widowed mother Margaret Firth [1828-19??].

Edwin Albert died in Fylde District [Q1 1936] (aged 68).

A Mary E. Breese died in Durham [Q4 1942] (aged 74) 

Breeze, James C. MorrisRef B1452
[1876-1916] Born James Morris in Luddenden.

Son of Anne Breeze [1859-1925] (father unknown).


Anne was born in Trefonen, Shropshire

On 20th October 1883, she married Jesse Ingham

 

He lived at Duke Street, Midgley.

He joined the Navy and served for 9 years, mainly in China.

During World War I, and he served as a Guardsman with the 1st Battalion Scots Guards.

He was killed in action [17th June 1916].

He is remembered on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial

Breffit, AnneRef B987
[16??-17??]
Maid for
Abraham Langley.

She married Abraham Hemingway

Brenard, AlbertRef B522
[1842-1896] Born in Wheatley.

He was a commercial clerk at worsted factory [1881] / a ledger clerk [1891].

In [Q3] 1867, he married Emma Robertshaw [1846-1???] in Halifax.


Emma was born in Mixenden
 

Child: Hettie S. [b 1874]

They lived at

  • 25 & 26 Mason Green Villa, Ovenden [1881]
  • 6 Coleridge Street, Halifax [1891]

Living with them [in 1891] was boarder Albert Maitland Dempster.

Albert died in Halifax [25th January 1896] (aged 53) 

Brenard's: F. Brenard & CompanyRef B2243
Worsted spinners at Woodside Mills, Halifax [1905].

Partners included Fred Brenard

Brenard, FredRef B2257
[18??-19??] Partner in F. Brenard & Company.

He lived at Myrtle House, Keighley Road, Illingworth [1905]

Brenard, ThomasRef B2968
[1838-1902] Printer with his uncle, John Walsh, in Portland Street, Halifax.

In [Q1] 1862, he married Ann Sykes in Halifax.

Child: Walter

They lived at 10 Brighton Grove, Halifax [1902].

He died at home [26th June 1902].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £78 2/3d. Probate was granted to son Walter

Brenard, WalterRef B456
[1869-1939] JP.

Son of Thomas Brenard.

He was educated at Boothtown Board School / a cashier [1902]

He worked for Bowman Brothers and Walter Walker & Company. He then went into business in partnership in Huddersfield and later at Holmfield Mills. In 1914, he became a partner in Jackson Feather & Company.

He was associated with King Cross Cricket Club / Treasurer of Park Congregational Church / Chairman of Kingston Liberal Club / President of the Halifax Textile Society / President of the Federation of Textile Societies & Kindred  Organisations and Mayor of Halifax [1935-1936]. His wife was Mayoress. She was Secretary of the Mayoress's Sewing Party, a Continental traveller [1927, 1931] and described her travels in the  Courier & Guardian, an active worker at Park Congregational Church, a member of the Women's Electrical Association, a member of the Gas Association for Women, and a member of the Women's Luncheon Club.

They lived at Roseneath, Greenroyd Avenue, Halifax [1936].

He died at Roseneath [28th June 1939].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £37,378 6/11d

Brennan, BernardRef B1454
[1???-191?]
He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Brennan, Dermot EugeneRef B1466
[1897-1918]
Son of Mary Alice & Thomas Brennan of 5 Chester Street, Akroydon.

Born in Seaforth, Liverpool.

He was employed at the New Bank Iron Foundry.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 46th Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He died 18th October 1918 (aged 21).

He was buried at Fresnoy-Le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref C 2].

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

Brennan, JamesRef B553
[1867-19??] Born in County Mayo, Ireland.

He was a bricklayer's labourer [1901] / a general labourer [1911] / a labourer [1914]

In [Q3] 1890, he married Catherine Lynch [1870-19??] in Halifax.


Catherine was born in County Mayo, Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b 1892] who was a worsted winder [1911]
  2. James
  3. Thomas [b 1896] who was a worsted doffer [1911]
  4. Bryan [b 1898]
  5. John [b 1907]
  6. Catherine [b 1909]
  7. Michael [b 1911]

All the children were born in Halifax.

They lived at

  • 11 Back of Grove Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 8 Coach Fold, Haley Hill, Halifax [1911, 1914]

Brennan, JamesRef B546
[1894-1916] Son of James Brennan.

Born in Halifax [9th April 1894].

He was educated at St Bernard's School, Halifax / a worsted doffer [1911] / a brick moulder for Oates & Green Limited at Horley Green Brick Works.

During World War I, he enlisted [27th September 1914] at the outbreak of War and served as a Private with the 3rd (Reserve) Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders [from 19th June 1915].

He was killed in action at Ypres [2nd March 1916].

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Brennan, James C.Ref B891
[18??-191?]
Of Todmorden.

During World War I, he served with the Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Brennan, James WilliamRef B1462
[1884-1917] He worked at Halifax electricity works.

In [Q1] 1904, he (possibly) married Annie May [1883-1910] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child
  3. child

They lived at 141 Ing Mount, Jubilee Road, Siddal.

Annie died in 1910 (aged 26).

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914] and served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 7th June 1917 (aged 33).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Brennan, JohnRef B1963
[1810-1891]

John died 20th November 1891 (aged 81), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1022] with Peter Brennan [1865-1869], Mary Brennan [1802-1889], John Henry Durkin [1896-1900], and Violet Mary Durkin [1896-1900]

Brennan, John WilliamRef B399
[1875-1916] Son of Martin Brennan of 7 Archer Street, King Cross Lane, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was with the 29th (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion, and transferred to the 84th Battalion Training Reserve.

He died of wounds in Hull Naval Hospital [14th October 1916] (aged 41).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: O D 178].

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

Brennan, Rev R. H.Ref B999
[18??-19??]

Baptist Minister at Heptonstall Slack [1929]. In 1939, he moved to Bingley

Brennan, SophiaRef B778
[18??-1???] She was a hawker.

In June 1880, Sophia & her mother Abigail Govell. were charged with committing a fortune-telling fraud on Louisa Hoof of Halifax.

Brennan & Govell were each committed for two months' imprisonment

Brennan, Thomas MichaelRef B1472
[1890-1917]
Son of Elizabeth & Michael Brennan of Dundrum, Dublin.

Born in Dublin.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th Battalion Royal Army Medical Corps attached to the Royal Navy hospital ship HMS Salta.

He died 10th April 1917 (aged 27)  when his ship struck a mine and sank at Le Havre with the loss of 130 of the 205 people on board.

He is remembered on the Salta Memorial at the Ste. Marie Cemetery, Le Havre, and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Brennand, John HaroldRef B1134
[1897-1916] Known as Jack.

Son of Robert Brennand

Born in Kendal, Westmorland.

He was an errand boy [1911] / employed by Mr Roberts (joiner) of Bell Hall, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

His brothers William Francis and Vincent also served in the War His brother William Francis was also serving as a Sergeant in the Army.

Jack was killed by shrapnel at Aveluy Wood, Somme [7th July 1916] (aged 19).

The Halifax Courier [15th July 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park, and (possibly) on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax

Brennand, MichaelRef B1473
[1???-191?]

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the London Regiment.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Brennand, RobertRef B1131
[1868-19??] Born in Milnthorpe, Westmorland.

He was a commercial traveller [1901, 1911].

Around 1888, he married Agnes Ann [1871-19??].


Agnes was born in Kendal, Westmorland
 

Children:

  1. Maud [b 1889] who was a governess [1911]
  2. William Francis [b 1893] who was an assistant in the boot  trade [1911], and served as a Sergeant in the Army [World War I]
  3. Robert Sydney [b 1895] who was a butcher [1911]
  4. John Harold
  5. Vincent
  6. Donald [b 1901]
  7. Ivy [b 1903]

They lived at

  • 41 Park Avenue, Nether Graveship, Kendal, Westmorland [1901]
  • 2 Clover Hill Terrace, Halifax [1911]
  • 2 Upper Bell Hall, Halifax [1916]

Sons William Francis, John Harold, and Vincent served in World War I

Brennand, VincentRef B1467
[1898-1918] Son of Robert Brennand.

Born in Kendal.

He was employed by Bermondsey Leather Warehouse, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [February 1917], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 3rd Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers).

He went to France [1st August 1917].

He died 29th October 1918 (aged 20).

The Halifax Courier [7th December 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Bleharies Communal Cemetery, Belgium [in the north-east (far left) quarter of the cemetery].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

His brothers William Francis and John Harold also served in the War

Brent, ThomasRef B167
[14??-1502] Aka De Bront. Vicar of Halifax [1496]. He resigned the post. All other vicars died in office

Brereton, RobertRef B1127
[1716-1784] Curate at Luddenden [1740-1743].

He went on to be a Rector at Liverpool.

He was chaplain to Colonel Houghton's regiment which had been raised in 1741 and which was later known as the 45th Regiment of Foot

Bretel, SylvesterRef B812
[1910-1943]
Son of Ada & Francis Emile Eugene Bretel of Guernsey.

During World War II, he served as a Fusilier with the 13th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

He died 7th September 1943 (aged 33).

He was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-B24]

Bretherton, Gilbert LeonardRef B1353
[1869-1947] MA.

Son of Sarah Georgina (née Broad) [1838-1919] & Edward Bretherton [1835-1900], an American produce agent.

Born in Gloucester.

He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and taught modern languages and classics at Leicester

before becoming Master at Hipperholme Grammar School [1904]

In 1894, he married Marie Battersby [1875-1955] at St Giles, London.


Marie was born in Ontario, Canada
 

Children:

  1. John Gilbert Lander [1896-1899]
  2. Edward Howard Stanley [1902-1960]

Gilbert Leonard died in Cuckfield, Sussex.

Marie died in Brighton

Brett, FrederickRef B918
[1850-1889] A Halifax railway-worker lodging at Mile Thorn Yard, Halifax.

He became jealous when his wife, Margaret, was friendly with his some of his fellow-workers and making too free with other men.

On 20th October 1889, he burst into a rage at tea-time and slit her throat with a small pocket knife belonging to James Hindley, his landlord. Hindley had heard Margaret's screams. When arrested, Brett said

Yes, I have done it and it can't be undone; she was a good lass to me. I was only playing Jack the Ripper

On 14th December 1889, he was found guilty of wilful murder and hanged at Leeds [31st December 1889].

This is discussed in the book Halifax Murders

Brett, John OwenRef B980
[1865-1894]
Born in Walpole, Norfolk.

He was a farm labourer [1889, 1891].

On 11th May 1889, he married Lucy Ann Sherwin [1865-1946] at Coley Church.

Children:

  1. Leonard
  2. Harry [1890-1958]
  3. Clifford [1894-1951] who was a  cotton spinner piecer [1911]

The children were born in Shelf and baptised at Coley Church.

The family lived at Cross Lane, Shelf [1891].

John Owen died in 1894.

After his death, Lucy Ann had two more children:

  1. Lena Jane Jagger Brett [1896-1988] who was a cotton  twiner [1911]
  2. Thomas Henry Jagger Brett

The father may have been Joseph Jagger whom she married [26th January 1901]

Brett, LeonardRef B985
[1889-1915]
Son of
John Owen Brett.

Baptised at Coley Church [1st September 1889]

During World War I, he served as a Private / Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians).

He died of wounds in France [15th August 1915].

He was buried at Poperinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium.

He is remembered on the family grave at Christ Church, Barkisland, and on Barkisland War Memorial

Bretton, RowlandRef B534
[1891-1973] Local antiquarian with an interest in heraldry, and a member and officer of the Halifax Antiquarian Society. He designed the arms for several organisations and local authorities, including the Halifax Coat of Arms in 1947. He worked as secretary/cashier with a Bradford wool-merchant. He was an officer at Siddal Zion Baptist Church

Brewer, CecilRef B1284
[1897-1916] Son of Lizzie & Dennis Brewer of 7 Delf Place, Rastrick

He worked as a rag grinder for Thomas Helm & Sons.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [April 1916], and and he served as a Private with the 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was killed by gunshot after being in France for only 3 days [14th October 1916] (aged 19).

He was buried at Cité Bonjean Military Cemetery, France. [Grave Ref III A 38].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, on Rastrick War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Rastrick

Brewer, CharlesRef B502
[1840-1906] Born in Stansfield.

He was a stripper & grinder [1871] / a cotton carder [1881, 1891].

In [Q2] 1859, he married Sarah Crossley [1838-1???] in Todmorden.


Sarah was born in Todmorden
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [b 1862] who was a throstle doffer [1871], a  cotton throstle spinner [1881] & married William Fielden
  2. Betty [b 1864] who was a cotton drawer [1881]
  3. Lilley [b 1867]
  4. James [b 1869]
  5. Joseph [b 1871] who was a cotton weaver [1891]
  6. Esther [b 1873] who was a cotton card room hand [1891]
  7. Jane [b 1877] who was a cotton ring spinner [1891]
  8. Sarah [b 1879] who was a cotton ring spinner [1891] &  lived with her sister Elizabeth & husband William  Fielden [1901, 1911]

The family lived at

  • General Wood Farm, Todmorden & Walsden [1871]
  • 8 Clough Holme, Todmorden & Walsden [1881, 1891]

A Sarah Brewer died in Todmorden [Q2 1894] (aged 54).

Charles died in Todmorden [Q1 1906] (aged 65) 

Brewer, EdwardRef B1632
[1910-1945]
Son of Alice & Edward Brewer of King Cross, Halifax.

He worked for Martin & Sons of Pellon Lane.

In [Q2] 1941, he married Annie Wrigley in Halifax.

They lived at

  • 17 Padan Street, Siddal
  • Prudhoe Station, Northumberland

During World War II, he enlisted [1941], and served as a Gunner with the 60 Lt. A.A. Regiment Royal Artillery.

He was killed in Burma [8th February 1945] (aged 35).

He is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma [Grave Ref 2], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Brewer, JamesRef B466
[1822-1890] Born 19th January 1822.

In [Q4] 1850, he married (1) Sarah Carter [1824-1855] in Halifax.


Sarah was born 8th February 1824
 

Children:

  1. Sarah [8th August 1853-27th March 1887] who married  Thomas Spencer
  2. Herbert who died 4th August 1864 (aged 9 months) 

Sarah died 4th March 1855 (aged 31).

He married (2) Emma [1833-1912].


Emma was born 10th June 1833
 

James died 28th December 1890 (aged 68).

Emma died 7th September 1912.

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2050]

Brewers & BreweriesRef B168

Brewin, Rev RobertRef B2575
[18??-1???]
Minister at
Cornholme United Methodist Free Church [1894]. He left in July 1897

Brewster, ElijahRef B860
[1880-1916]
Born in Kidderminster.

He enlisted [3rd July 1900] at Wolverhampton and served for 15 years (and 332 days) as a Private in the South Staffordshire Regiment. He was in South Africa in 1901.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment.

He was discharged [30th May 1916] as

no longer physically fit for War Service [due to] TB of the spine

and went to live with his sister in Sowerby Bridge where he died [21st November 1916].

He was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery [F C 138]

Brian Royd, GreetlandRef B450
Aka Brian Royd Hall.

A private house.

Owners and tenants have included

BrianscholesRef B245
Aka Bryanscholes.

The ancient Forest of Brianscholes stretched from Northowram to Odsal, Bradford. It is said that the forest extended south to incorporate Sherwood Forest.

Hipperholme Common Wood and Sammy Wood are remnants of the forest.

The name is derived from bryne and scholes, the name means dwellings on an area cleared by burning

Briarfield, ShibdenRef B58
Designed by J. F. Walsh, and commissioned by his wife, Minnie Rose.

Their home Daisy Bank is nearby.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

See John Radcliffe Rawnsley

Brickles, Emma WhitworthRef B3360
[1869-1939] Born in Helpingham, Lincolnshire, daughter of Elizabeth Brickles [father unknown].

Her mother married Richard Henry Holroyd [1871].

On 8th September 1898, she married (1) Willie Hepworth Fawthrop at Halifax Parish Church.

They had 3 children.

Willie died at the Station Hotel, Holywell Green [21st September 1906].

On 15th June 1909, she married (2) William Holroyd Kaye [1876-1957] at Halifax Parish Church.

They had 1 child

Briddon, Alfred AbrahamRef B960
[1838-1898] Born in Manchester.

He was with his brothers Frederick [b 1837] & Frank [b 1840]  at a boarding school in Boroughbridge [1851] / a silverplate manufacturer of Park Lane, Eccleshall, Sheffield,  employing 37 person [1881] / a manufacturing silversmith [1891].

In [Q3] 1890, he married (1) Emily Watkinson [1855-1928] in Halifax.


Emily was born in Halifax
 

They lived at 47 Victoria Road, Eccleshall, Sheffield [1891].

Alfred Abraham died in Halifax [Q3 1898] (aged 60).

In 1902, Emily married (2) William Wilson Sunderland.

Bride Stones, TodmordenRef B171
Natural rocky outcrops above Todmorden – there are Bride Stones with Bottleneck Rock, Little Bride Stones, Great Bride Stones, and just to the south, Golden Stones. The outcrop stands 1430 ft above sea-level. The rocks are mentioned in 1491.

The name may be derived from the element bred meaning a strip of land at the top of a mountain.

The weather has eroded the Bottleneck Rock into a top-heavy hour-glass shape.

Watson associated these with Druidic practices.

A house – known as Fast Ends – once stood between two of the rocks, and was the home of botanist Abraham Stansfield and his family in the early 1800s

Bridge at North Cut, BrighouseRef B1431
Bridge over the Calder & Hebble Navigation at Brookfoot

Bridge, DerickRef B552
[19??-] Local writer and member of the Halifax Authors' Circle

Bridge End Co-Op, RastrickRef B4750
Branch #5 of the Brighouse District Industrial Society opened at Bridge End on Monday, 26th August 1872. Albert Pilling was manager.

An abattoir opened at the rear of the store one month later. John Lancaster was manager.

In 1888, the abattoir was superseded by a new facility at The Lees, Brighouse

Bridge End Co-operative Progressionists' Society, TodmordenRef B2097
On 1st November 1873, their new premises were formally opened.

See Bridge End Equitable & Progressional Society, Bridge End Society, Arthur Halstead and James Hoyle & Company

Bridge End Co-operative Store, TodmordenRef B2005
They supported the establishment of the Todmorden Flour Mill Society in 1855.

See Alfred Newall

Bridge End Equitable & Progressional SocietyRef B2172
Or Bridge End Equitable & Progressionists' Society. Footwear dealers, milliners, butchers and grocers at Walsden and Shade, Todmorden. Opened in 1850.

In 1898, they opened a branch at Friths Wood Bottom, Bacup Road.

On 25th February 1909, they decided to purchase the Watty Estate.

In 1917, James Sutcliffe was Manager at 196, 216-218 Rochdale Road Todmorden.

In 1936, they amalgamated with the Walsden Co-operative Society.

See Bridge End Co-operative Progressionists' Society, Todmorden

Bridge End Literary SocietyRef B2174
Brighouse. Established in 18??

Bridge End Livery Stables, EllandRef B1793
Owners and tenants of the stables have included

Bridge End Society, TodmordenRef B3107
In September 1874, James Hoyle & Company rented premises from Fielden Brothers at Bridge End. The business then became known as the Bridge End Society.

See Bridge End Co-operative Progressionists' Society, Todmorden and Bridge End Equitable & Progressional Society

Bridge End Viaduct, RastrickRef B820

Bridge End Working Men's Club & Institute, TodmordenRef B2380
Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 91.

Recorded in 1917 at 218 Rochdale Road when Joshua Slater was secretary

Bridge House, LuddendenRef B3098
34/35 High Street, Luddenden. Late 18th century / early 19th century houses.

Now a single dwelling

Bridge, JamesRef B2970
[1877-1941]
Engineer and Manager of the
Elland-cum-Greetland Gas Company [1941].

He lived at Ryburn, Victoria Road, Elland [1941]

Bridge, John ButterworthRef B827
[1846-1887] Born in Newchurch / Haslingden, Lancashire.

He was a cotton sizer [1881].

In [Q3] 1871, he (possibly) married (1) Sarah Ann Stradling [1850-1880] in Haslingden.

Children:

  1. Arthur A. [b 1873]
  2. Alice Ann [b 1875]

A Sarah Ann Bridge died in Haslingden [Q3 1880] (aged 30).

In [Q4] 1880, he married (2) Mary Ann Wilton [1846-1911] in Halifax.


Mary Ann was born in Culmstock, Devon, the daughter of Harriet Wilton [1825-1869] who married
William Woolcott.

She was a milliner [1891]

 

Children:

  1. John Milton [1883-1911] who was a draper's assistant  [1901], a draper [1911]
  2. Frederick [1884-1910] who was a paper warehouseman [1911]  

The family lived at

  • 3 North Road, Haslingden [1881]
  • 5 Crampton Street, Halifax [1891, 1901]

John died in Haslingden [Q2 1887] (aged 40).

Mary Ann died 3rd January 1911 (aged 65)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2228] with the children (

Bridge Lanes Co-operative Stores, Hebden BridgeRef B2111
In 1863, the Hebden Bridge Industrial Co-operative Society bought and demolished a row of cottages at the bottom of Bridge Lanes. This was to be their first purpose-built store.

The clock tower and the large hall were added later and opened in June 1890.

On 22nd April 1868, £531 12s 6½d in notes, gold and silver, and a cheque for £59 16s. was stolen from the office safe at the store. The culprit was never found.

In May 1868, a meeting was held in the scutching-room of the Todmorden (Derdale) Cotton & Commercial Company to consider the best ways of making good the deficiency. It was decided to take £100 from the half-yearly profits for the next 2½ years

Bridge, RichardRef B1130
[15??-1613]
Of Halifax.
Dr Favour recorded his death with the comment
lived an incestuous life and died incommunicate

Bridge Royd House, EastwoodRef B1035
The property is recorded as having 8 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

Bridge Street Bar, BrighouseRef B832
A toll bar on the Leeds-Elland Turnpike

Bridge Street Friendly Society, TodmordenRef B2937
Established in 1857. Registered in 1893.

It was wound up in March 1913. The membership was then 572 and the assets realised £5,900.

See Bridge Street Sick & Funeral Society, Todmorden

Bridge Street Sick & Funeral Society, TodmordenRef B2936
Recorded on 11th June 1912, when it was decided to dissolve the Society.

See Bridge Street Friendly Society

Bridgeman, ThomasRef B1261
[1845-1891] Born in Limehouse, London.

He was a showman [1891] and appeared under the name Captain Cardona.

In 1884, he married Eliza Thompson [1858-1???] in Cardiff.


Eliza was born in Bermondsey, the daughter of Sarah & Frederick Thompson, a traveller living at 9 Matilda Place, Bermondsey, London [1861]
 

They lived at Dulton Field, Milverton, Somerset [1891]

Living with them [in 1891] was Francis Bostock (showman Bostock's Circus).

Thomas died at Gunnislake, Cornawll in 1891 (aged 44), when he was working with a lion which struck him on the back, knocked him down and bit him. Newspaper accounts of his death can be seen in the Foldout.

In 1892, Eliza married Fred William Hinds

BridgesRef B173

Bridges, FrankRef B1405
[1927-1944]
Son of Mary & Frank Bridges of Exley, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion Hampshire Regiment.

He died 10th August 1944 (aged 17).

He was buried at Tilly-sur-Seulles War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IV E 5]

Bridges, Harriet LouisaRef B1364
[1836-1869] Aka Brydges. Her widowed mother, Mrs Bridges, was the second wife of Rev Dr J. E. N. Molesworth, Vicar of Rochdale.

She married Rev Anthony John Plow.

She was attacked in the Vicarage murder. She died at Wantage in Berkshire on the 19th March 1869, one year after the attack and the deaths of her husband and baby daughter

Bridges, John HenryRef B1049
[1832-19??] MD.

Baptised 1832.

Halifax doctor. He later moved to Wimbledon, Surrey and then to Paddington, London.

On 1st June 1869, he married Mary Alice, eldest daughter of George Burgess Hadwen in Ripponden

Bridges, Samuel TownshendRef B2512
[1864-1945] MA.

Son of Ann Elizabeth (née Townshend) [1833-1873] & Samuel Benjamin Bridges [1843-1914] curate.

Born in Rye, Sussex [12th October 1864].

He was educated at Winchester College Choir School / King's College London / the Birkbeck Institute / Christ's College Cambridge. before becoming deacon and priest at Wakefield, Curate of Southowram [1890-1892], and Curate at Coley

He left to become curate at Twickenham [1894-1898] / Windsor [1898-1900] / Fulmer, Slough [1900-191?].

On 11th July 1898, he married Florence Lilian Watts [1878-1963] at Hampton.


Florence Lilian was born in Lambeth
 

Children:

  1. Harry Bridges [1894-1987]

Samuel died in Lincoln [4th July 1945]

Florence Lilian died in Lewisham in 1963

Bridgewood, Joe WillieRef B1570
[1863-1936] Born in Huddersfield.

He was a spindle maker.

On 27th September 1890, he married Emma Jane Hoyle [1866-1906] in Halifax.


Emma Jane was born in Halifax
 

Child: Norman Hayes

The marriage between Joe and Emma Jane broke down. In 1901, Emma Jane was back living with her widowed father. She died in 1906, and Norman (aged 8) was put into a home for waifs and strays at Bede Horne in Wakefield

Bridgewood, Norman HayesRef B1498
[1898-1917]
Son of
Joe Willie Bridgewood.

Born in Halifax [27th July 1898].

His parents' marriage broke down. In 1901, his mother Emma Jane was back living with her widowed father. She died in 1906, and Norman (aged 8) was put into a home for waifs and strays at Bede Horne in Wakefield.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion Essex Regiment.

He was killed in action in Jerusalem [2nd November 1917].

He is remembered on the Jerusalem Memorial [Grave Ref 33-39]

Brier ...Ref B764
The entries for people & families with the surname Brier are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Brier & AlbionRef B2533
Cotton and woollen rag merchants, salt and stone merchants, waste material and metal merchants at 11 Winding Road / Gaol Lane, Halifax [1936]

Brier HeyRef B441
District of Hebden Bridge

Brier Hey, MytholmroydRef B2788
Brier Hey Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Brier Lodge, SouthowramRef B473
In 1820, it was described as a newly-erected and well-built mansion house called The Lodge when Benjamin Freeman, the owner and occupier, had it up for sale at auction, together with closes of land called Upper Shaking, The Croft, The Little Lodge, 6 Days' Work, The Bowling Alley, The Flashes, and The Birks.

Owners and tenants have included

See Brier Lane Quarry, Southowram

Briercliffe, JohnRef B2488
[16??-1709]
Son of
John Briercliffe.

He married Hannah Ramsden.

Children:

  1. John [d 1713]
  2. child
  3. child
  4. child
  5. child

Briercliffe, Dr JohnRef B174
[1609-1682] Aka Brearcliffe.

Son of Edmund Brearcliffe. Dr John Favour was his godfather. Halifax apothecary.

He was a Puritan. During the Civil War, he went to live in Bury, Lancashire.

He married Dorothy Meadowcroft from Smethurst, Bury.

Children:

  1. Jane
  2. Dorothy
  3. John
  4. a daughter
  5. a daughter
  6. a daughter
  7. a daughter
  8. a daughter

He returned to Yorkshire and was a member of the Parliamentary garrison at Heptonstall with Colonel Bradshaw. He acted as medical officer and surgeon for the garrison.

He became a writer – recording many of the events of the English Civil War – and an antiquary who made collections of antiquities relating to the history of Halifax.

He was Constable of Halifax [1650]. He was on the jury of a 1651 enquiry – the Pious Uses Commission – into the use of local charitable bequests.

He was one of the electorate of 59 people when Jeremy Bentley was elected first MP for Halifax in 1654.

He did much work in the library of Halifax Parish Church and catalogued the books there.

He died of a fever and was buried at Halifax Parish Church

Brierhey, MidgleyRef B95
House

Brierley ...Ref B134
The entries for people & families with the surname Brierley are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Brierley's: Alfred Brierley & SonRef B2075
Pocket-book makers of Halifax.

See Charles Brierley

Brierley & AppleyardRef B605
Consulting engineers and patent agents at Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax [1915]

Brierley & HowardRef B2293
Patent agents and experts at Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax [1905]

Brierley Hill, GodleyRef B462
A 9-acre part of the Shibden Hall estate. John Bottomley was a tenant here in the time of Anne Lister [1830s].

A house known as Brierley Hill stood here

Brierley Hill House, GodleyRef B548
A house which stood on the Brierley Hill Estate on Beacon Hill Road. The house was demolished in the 1920s

Brierly, JohnRef B943
[1768-1849] Of Providence Hill, Stainland.

He died 29th January 1849 (aged 81) 

He was buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S2/11]

Brig, JamesRef B1221
[16??-16??]
He lived at
Northowram Green and Mountain, Shelf

The Brig RacesRef B2347
T' Brig Races were held annually in Hebden Bridge until around 1820. The prizes were a hat for the men, and a chemise for the women. The men ran wearing loin-cloths

Brig Royd Estate, RippondenRef B3252
Land and property at Ripponden including Birks Farm, Ripponden, Brigg Royd, Ripponden, Lower Brig Royd, Ripponden and Upper Brig Royd, Ripponden.

The estate was owned by the Holroide family.

In the 1750s, Samuel Hill – who married into the Holroyd family – bought the estate

Brig Royd, SouthowramRef B2960
Owners and tenants have included

  • the Hurst family [1870s]

Brigden, John ThomasRef B1441
[1873-19??]

He married Catherine.

Children:

  1. John Thomas
  2. Samuel George

The family lived at 34 Post Office Buildings, Triangle.

Both sons died in World War I

Brigden, John ThomasRef B1440
[1898-1917]
Son of
John Thomas Brigden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 44th Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He died 1st March 1917 (aged 19).

He was buried at Villers Station Cemetery, Villers-Au-Bois, France [Grave Ref VI D 16].

His brother Samuel George also died in the War

Brigden, Samuel GeorgeRef B1269
[1899-1916]
Son of
John Thomas Brigden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 24th Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He died 6th August 1916 (aged 17).

He was buried at Reninghelst New Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I E 21].

His brother John Thomas also died in the War

BriggRef B1582
A local word for a bridge.

Specifically, it is used for features at Sowerby Bridge such as

Brigg ...Ref B942
The entries for people & families with the surname Brigg are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Brigg Royd, HolmfieldRef B745
Brow Lane / Windy Bank.

Late 17th century / early 18th century house

Owners and tenants have included

Brigg Royd, SoylandRef B2659
/ Ripponden.

The House was a part of the Brig Royd estate.

Robert of the Brigge is mentioned here in 1313. The house was built in 1???

Owners and tenants have included

Until the late 1940s, it was the home of Mrs Robina Hester Ayre, widow of a Manchester lawyer. The house was demolished about 1948.

A new development – comprising library, surgery and clinic, community centre and old people's accommodation – was opened on 10th December 1964. This closed in 2002.

By August 2006, the Brig Royd Care Home and surgery had been derelict for 4 years, and there was a proposal to demolish the building and build affordable housing on the site.

In 2009, a new medical centre was built, and new houses and flats were built on the site

Briggate House, EllandRef B3406
Owners and tenants have included

Brigge, RobertRef B941
[1200-13??] Aka Robert del Brigg de Soland [Soyland]. He is recorded as living at the Old Bridge, Ripponden [1307, 1313]. The family owned a fulling mill across the river Ryburn

Brigge, SoylandRef B1379
Le Brigge or Le Brigg. Property at Soyland owned by John del Rode and his descendants

Brigges, GrantRef B9400
[15??-15??] Or Bridges. Of Skircoat.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. (possibly) Jennet / Gennet [15??-1604] who married Laurence Waterhouse

Briggroyd, RastrickRef B732

Briggs ...Ref B198
The entries for people & families with the surname Briggs are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Briggs & CompanyRef B1762
Cotton doublers.

Recorded in 1915, when they were at Pellon Lane

Briggs & GreenwoodRef B2150
Roller coverers at Archer Street, Halifax [1905]

Briggs & Sons LimitedRef B1771
Cotton doublers.

Recorded around 1910, when they were at Pellon Lane, Halifax

Briggs & StottRef B2275
Cotton doublers at Union Mills, Halifax [1900, 1905]. On 17th July 1900, there was a fire in the part of the mills which they occupied

Briggs Confectioner, EllandRef B1788
Recorded in 1901, when they were at 25 Southgate, Elland

Briggs (Henry) Son & CompanyRef B2078
Established by Henry Briggs. The company was registered in 1865. It went into voluntary liquidation in 1951

Briggs's: John & William Henry BriggsRef B3375
Cotton band manufacturers at Bank Bottom Mill, Elland [1878] There was a fire at the mill on 14th February 1878

Briggs's: John Briggs & SonsRef B2050
Cotton spinners, band, rope & twine manufacturers at Bank Bottom Mill, Elland [1905]

Briggs's: Joseph Briggs & SonsRef B1997
Stone quarrying company at Queensbury Colliery [1800, 1883]

Briggs's: Messrs BriggsRef B3212
The carried on cotton manufacturing at Boy Mill, Luddendenfoot

Briggs's: Rawdon Briggs & CompanyRef B2267
Rug and blanket manufacturers at Sowerby Bridge.

In 1899, it was announced that they had purchased large works at Ravensthorpe where they intended to employ 300 workers

Briggs's: Rawdon Briggs & SonsRef B2042
Bankers.

After the death of John Rhodes, the bankers Rhodes, Briggs & Company were known as Rawdon Briggs & Sons.

They were at Silver Street, Halifax [1834].

The bank drew on Jones, Lloyd & Company of 48 Lothbury, London, and on Williams, Deacon & Co of London.

See Rawdon Briggs, Joshua Clayton and Halifax Commercial Banking Company Limited

Briggs's: Samuel Briggs & SonRef B2241
Quarry owners and stone merchants at Green Lane Quarry, Northowram [1905]

Briggs's: Thomas Briggs (Manchester) LimitedRef B2057
In April 1901, they acquired the paper-making business of David Scott at Booth Wood Mill, Rishworth.

In 1910, they were recorded as producing

Cartridges and Manillas

One 60" Machine

Powered by water and steam

In the 1920s, they sold the business to Mr Lockett

Briggs's: William Briggs & CompanyRef B2051
Dyers and finishers at Century Dye Works, Elland [1905].

Partners included John Edward Halstead

BriggusRef B186
Local pronunciation of Brighouse. The stress is on the first syllable

Briggus Pig FairRef B184

Briggus RushRef B185

Brigham, Rev Harry BulmerRef B1268
[19??-19??]
He served at Loughton, at Ashton-under-Lyne, at Rochdale and at Drypool before becoming Vicar of
Ripponden [1951-1958]. He resigned in 1958 and went on to serve at Alrewas with Fradley and at Watford

Brighouse ...Ref B578
Entries beginning Brighouse ... and The Brighouse ... are gathered together in a separate Sidetrack.

The Brighouse familyRef B1879
The golden lion and black crescents of the family's arms are featured in the Brighouse Coat of Arms.

See Brighouse

Brighouse, EdwardRef B1081
[16??-16??]

Children:

  1. Elizabeth

Brighouse, HenryRef B639
[1606-1681] Son of John Brighouse.

He built Bonegate Hall in 1635, as can be seen on a gateway near the bottom of Bonegate which is dated HB 1635.

In 1658, he married Susan Gill.

He was churchwarden at Elland church

Brighouse, JamesRef B2582
[18??-19??]
He attended the first meeting which went on to establish the
Brighouse Flour & Industrial Society

Brighouse, JohnRef B1075
[1???-15??] Of Hipperholme.

He married Unknown.

Child: John

Brighouse, JohnRef B1076
[15??-1608] Son of John Brighouse.

He was churchwarden at Elland.

In 1573, he married Johanna Gledhill.

Children:

  1. John
  2. Marie
  3. Grace

He was buried at Elland church

Brighouse, JohnRef B1077
[1580-1623]
Son of
John Brighouse.

In 1606, he married Gracia, daughter of Thomas Foxcroft.

Children:

  1. Henry
  2. Richard
  3. Robert [b 1623]

Brighouse, JohnRef B1078
[1607-1651]
Son of John Brighouse.

In 1640, he married Mary Brook.

Children:

  1. Judith [b 1640]
  2. Thomas [b 1647]

Brighouse, JosephRef B1565
[1774-1853] Born in Rastrick.

He was a maltster [1851].

On 8th February 1796, he married Elizabeth Dyson [1776-1844] at Elland Parish Church.


Elizabeth was born in Brighouse
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1796]
  2. Ann [b 1798]
  3. Sarah [b 1803]
  4. Joseph [b 1811]
  5. Jane [1813-1879] who married Samuel Dargue
  6. Martha [b 1815]
  7. Samuel [b 1820]

Elizabeth died in Brighouse [22nd November 1844].

Joseph died in Brighouse [16th August 1853].

The couple were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [Grave Ref: V60]

Brighouse, RichardRef B633
[1???-1650]
Originally from Bradford. He came to live in Halifax. A
Royalist during the Civil War, he had to pay decimation

Brighouse, RichardRef B28
[15??-15??] He bought Upper and Lower Norcliffe, Southowram [around 1550] and Rookes Hall, Norwood Green [1555] from the Rookes family

Brighouse, SamRef B753
[1836-1???]
Son of
Samuel Brighouse.

In 1862, he was one of the Three Greenhorns who went to Canada.

In 1864, he bought land on the Fraser River and started a cattle and milk business. Many features in and around Vancouver are named after him

Brighouse, SamuelRef B1143
[18??-1???] He was landlord of the Spotted Cow at Lindley [1862].

He married Hannah [18??-1???].


Hannah was a member of the
Morton family
 

Child: Sam

Brighouse, SergeantRef B3337
[18??-18??]
Police officer in West Vale [1869]

Bright, Rev HughRef B1122
[1867-1935] MA.

Born in Liverpool.

He served at Lichfield and Leeds, and was rector at Pontefract before becoming Vicar of St Paul's Church, Halifax [1906].

He was an honorary canon of Wakefield [1919]. He was instrumental in building the new St Paul's Church, Queens Road.

In 1921, he resigned on account of illness He returned to Lichfield, where he died.

He left a bequest for the completion of the tower at St Paul's Church. The East Window at the Church is dedicated to his memory

Bright, JohnRef B183
[1811-1889] MP.

Lancashire manufacturer active in the repeal of the Corn Laws.

Some local streets are named for him – such as Bright Street, Halifax.

His son John Albert Bright, was Chairman when the Automatic Standard Screw Company was established

Brightman, Rev John R.Ref B433
[1???-19??]
He was at Doncaster before becoming the last Minister at
Eastwood Congregational Church [1936]

Brignell, Charles LawrenceRef B1500
[1891-1918]
He was a member of Wainstalls United Methodist Church.

He worked in Hull.

In [Q3] 1915, he married Emily M. Fletcher in Sculcoates.

They lived at 5 Rhodes Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [Easter 1915], and served as a Driver with the 32nd Div. Ammunition Col Royal Field Artillery.

He was wounded by shellfire.

He died of wounds [6th January 1918] (aged 27).

He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref XXVI C 1A].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Brignoli, GuitonRef B929
[1884-1916] Aka Brinley.

Son of Mark Brignoli.

Born in Halifax.

He was a slater's labourer [1915].

During World War I, he enlisted in Bradford [12th Jul 1915] and served as a Private with the 8th Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [14th September 1916].

He was buried at Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuille Wood, France [Grave Ref I F 11]

Brignoli, MarkRef B928
[1855-1895] Aka Brinley.

Born in Naples, Italy.

He married Mary Rock [1858-1905].


Mary was born in Halifax
 

Child: Guiton

They lived at 5 Braithwaite Court, Gaol Lane [1915]

Brigwell Head Spring, WadsworthRef B3154
On 23rd July 1836, there was
an agreement between John Cousin of Old Town and William Cousin of Boston Hill – by deed 17 July 1809 entitled to a stream of water in a stone water course known as Brigwell Head Spring or Gutter

Brindle, RichardRef B963
[1827-1898]
Born in Chorley, Lancashire.

He was landlord of the Empress of India, Brighouse from at least 1881 until he died there in 1898.

On 12th December 1847, he married Tabitha Ashworth [1829-1895] in Burnley.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [1850-1880]
  2. Jane [b 1851] who was a cotton spindle? minder [1881] and  married Mr Baker
  3. James [1853-1892]
  4. Richard [1855-1885] who was an iron moulder
  5. Alice [1860-1910] who was a silk mill hand [1891] and  married Harry Womersley

Richard died 17th March 1898.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £120 13/11d.

Probate was granted to John Walker (chapel keeper) 

After his death, Harry Womersley succeeded him at the Empress of India

Brindley, AbigailRef B1532
[18??-18??]
In a report produced in 1850 under the Public Health Act, she was recorded as keeping a lodging house in Southowram which had 2 rooms, 3 beds, 4 lodgers, and a privy

Brindley, DrRef B2683
[18??-1???]
Brighouse doctor and physician. He practised at Church Lane.

See Dr Frederick Fielding Bond

Brindley, GuitonRef B1690
[1884-1916] He lived at 5 Braithwaite Court, Halifax.

He worked for Rushworth & Firth, slaters of New Bank.

During World War I, he enlisted [May 1915] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He served in Gallipoli & Egypt.

He died 14th September 1916 (aged 32).

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

Brink Top Farm, MytholmroydRef B2596
Recorded in 1905 [in field number 1186] just west of Hathershelf Scout

Brink Top Farm, TodmordenRef B3114
Early 18th century house. It was originally a single-storey house. A second storey was add in the later 18th century.

A nearby barn dated 1850 is listed

Owners and tenants have included

Brinton, Martha ElizaRef B821
[1821-1891] Daughter of carpet manufacturer Henry Brinton, whose family were carpet manufacturers in Kidderminster in the 18th century.

Born in Kidderminster [7th April 1821].

She married Sir Francis Crossley.

She disliked Yorkshire, and was irritated by the sound of pleasure-seekers which came across the road from People's Park, the hubbub of brass bands and the public meetings of the Friendly and Temperance Societies.

On her husband's death, she closed down Belle Vue and went to live at Somerleyton.

She later moved to Flixton Hall, near Lowestoft, where she died [21st August 1891].

She was buried at Somerleyton Churchyard [25th August 1891], and is remembered on her husband's grave at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 147].

Probate records show that she left a personal estate valued at £41,010 10/2d

Brisbane Moss CorduroyRef B863
Eastwood, Todmorden. Originally Moss Brothers. The business was established at Bridge Royd Works in 1901.

This is the last remaining mill in England making fustian and corduroy.

On 27th July 2004, Prince Andrew visited the company to present the Queen's Award for Enterprise to the company. The firm won the award for international trade and has increased overseas sales by 32% during the 3 years it has been working towards the award

The Brisco familyRef B1933
Of Lambert House.

Recorded in the mid 18th century.

See Sir Hylton Ralph Brisco and Musgrave Brisco

Brisco, Sir Hylton RalphRef B2286
[1871-1922]
5th
Baronet Brisco of Crofton Place, Cumberland.

Born in Leamington, Warwickshire.

Recorded in 1917 as one of the principal landowners in Barkisland.

He is listed on the electoral rolls for Sowerby [1911-1921] owning land and properties at Barkisland & Baitings including The Height at Barkisland.

In [Q2] 1904, he married (1) Lilian Mabel King [1884-1939] at St George's Church, Hanover Square, London.

In [Q3] 1916, he married (2) Grace Vaughan-Spencer [1880-1960] at Hammersmith, London.

They lived at Coghurst Hall, Hastings, Sussex [1922].

On 6th January 1922, he sailed from London on the Varkunda bound for Auckland.

Around the 29th January 1922, he drowned at sea.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £78,727 2/7d. Probate was granted to Frank Welfare Weston (land agent) and William Edward Foster Cheesman (solicitor).

His cousin Sir Aubrey Hilton Brisco succeeded to the baronetcy

Brisco, MusgraveRef B480
[1708-1787] Born in Thursby, Cumberland.

On 18th May 1752, he bought The Height, Ripponden from Michael Firth.

Recorded in connection with the North Dean Wood Charity [1757]

On 7th March 1742, he married Mary Fletcher Dyne [1714-1797] at St Benets Paul Wharf, London.

Children:

  1. Mary Horton [b 1744]
  2. Richard Horton
  3. Edward Dyne [1750-1815]
  4. Wastel [1754-1834]

The children were all born in Barkisland.

They lived at Elland.

Around 1787, the family moved to live in Wakefield.

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

Brisco, Rev Richard HortonRef B295
[1744-1769] Son of Musgrave Brisco.

He married Jane [1747-1839].

They lived at Wakefield.

The couple were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden

Briscoe, MichaelRef B1614
[16??-16??]
Around 1640, he was well-known at the
Halifax Monthly Exercises

Briscombe, Elkanah HoyleRef B5001
[1831-1909] Son of Jane & John D. Briscombe.

Born in Batley.

He was a silk spinner [1861] / a spinner [1871] / a silk merchant & leather dresser [1881].

In [Q4] 1856, he married Annice Ainley in Halifax.


Annice was the daughter of
Daniel Ainley
 

Children:

  1. Arthur Granville [Q2 1858-1926]
  2. Elkanah [b 1861]
  3. John Daniel [b 1863]
  4. Charlotte M. M. [b 1866]
  5. Louis Burleigh [b 1868]
  6. Mary Ainley [b 1877]

The children were born in Brighouse.

They lived at

  • Gooder Lane, Brighouse [1861]
  • Cookridge [1871]
  • Tadcaster [1881]

Annice died in 1893.

Elkanah died in Leeds [7th January 1909] (aged 78).

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

Brisko, BarkislandRef B2623
House which Horsfall says takes its name from its situation
standing high on the side of a steep hill

Owners and tenants have included

  • the Firth family
  • Musgrave Brisco

Britain Farm, SowerbyRef B1062
It was about 9 or 10 farms owned by the Murgatroyd family at Sowerby, and offered for Sale by Auction [27th July 1854].

At that time, it comprised 10 closes of land: nine occupied by William Sutcliffe and one by Andrew Pickles

Britannia House, EllandRef B192
Briggate. The impressive building – with its four 16 ft Aberdeen granite Corinthian pillars and figure of Britannia – stands at the southern end of Elland Bridge. It was built in 1895 for the Halifax & Huddersfield Bank by E. W. Johnson of Southport. The coats of arms of the two towns can be seen on the front of the building.

The site was previously occupied by 2 cottages which had become the Crown & Anchor.

The building became a warehouse when the bank moved into The Cross tavern. It is now office premises.

British & Argentine Meat Company LimitedRef B2432
Recorded in 1914, when they were the Argentine Meat Company in Todmorden, and John Samuel Chapman was employed there.

Recorded in 1937, when they were at 7 Northgate, Halifax

British Carnegie Hero Fund TrustRef B3464
In 1908, Andrew Carnegie established the British Carnegie Hero Fund Trust to recognise acts of bravery in civilian life.

Local people recognised by the Trust have included

British Furtex Fabrics LimitedRef B2007
Manufacturers of moquette upholstery fabrics at Luddendenfoot Mills.

The company was owned by the Homfray Carpets Group until the 1970s. It was subsequently owned by John Lawrence [1970s] and by Melton Medes [1987].

In January 2003, the company's assets and brand-name were bought by Interface Fabrics

British LegionRef B2583

British Library Web Archive of the Calderdale CompanionRef B3452

British Machine Company LimitedRef B2123
Cash register makers at 32 West Parade, Halifax.

Recorded in 1897 & 1905.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

The British Machine Company Limited
West Parade Works, Halifax

British Cash Register Tills from 45/-d

We are in no way connected with any other firm in Halifax

British Mazdaznan AssociationRef B2484
See Holywell Hall College

The British Millerain Company LimitedRef B2238
Aka The Milleraine Syndicate.

Waterproofers, shrinkers and manufacturers at Croft Mills, Halifax.

Thomas Smith Scarborough was head at one time

British Monorail, BrighouseRef B322
The company constructed material handling equipment at Wakefield Road.

Opened in 1958.

Closed in 1986

The British Picker Company LimitedRef B2438
Occupied Sandholme Mill, Todmorden [1971-1979]

See Picker

British Rema Manufacturing Company LimitedRef B2385
Manufacturers of equipment for mixing, grinding and pulverising. The company was set up in the 1930s as a part of Asquith's.

Expertise and designs were obtained from the Rema Manufacturing Company of Germany.

In the late 1930s, the business was sold to Edgar Allen & Company of Sheffield

British Silk Combers LimitedRef B2103
Rayon combers, top makers & garnetters.

Recorded in Brighouse [1929].

They were at Thornhill Briggs Mill, Brighouse [1956]

British Workman, EllandRef B2820
A British Workman House recorded in 1874, when John Waddington was keeper. Closed in 18??

British Workman ExhibitionRef B3453
A British Workman Exhibition was recorded at the British Workman, Brighouse in August 1874.

The Exhibition was open for 17 days and included fine arts, oil paintings, engravings, fossils, curiosities, &c.

More than 2,600 visitors attended.

The handsome amount of £35 was raised after deducting expenses

British Workman HouseRef B1187
One of a number of temperance hostelries established in Britain around 1860 to offer the social aspects of a public house without liquor and the associated drunkenness.

Henry Sugden and Sir Titus Salt were involved in setting up the first such hostelry in Brighouse.

Other local examples were at British Workman House, Brighouse, British Workman House, Halifax and British Workman, Elland

They had all closed by 1877

British Workman House, BrighouseRef B1165
The first local British Workman House was established on 13th November 1871 by Henry Sugden and Sir Titus Salt.

The Phineas Armitage Lodge opened here on 14th May 1873.

Recorded in May 1873, when the Earnest Pioneer Lodge held a meeting in the assembly room here.

A British Workman Exhibition was recorded in Brighouse in August 1874.

Closed in 1877

British Workman House, HalifaxRef B2821
Gibbet Street. A British Workman House opened in 186?

Closed in 1877.

The premises were acquired by the Halifax Cocoa House Company

Brittain, Rev R.Ref B2457
[18??-19??]
Ordained in 1902. He served as curate at Holmfirth [1902] and vicar at St Paul's, Huddersfield [1909] before becoming Vicar of
St Hilda's Church, Halifax [1914]

Britton, ErnestRef B1286
[1895-1916]
Son of Helena & William Britton of
Scholes Farm, Greetland.

He lived at the Derby Inn, Rishworth.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 27th Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died 19th July 1916 (aged 21).

He was buried at Dive Copse British Cemetery, Sailly-Le-Sec, France [Grave Ref II D 11].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden, on Rishworth War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Divine, Rishworth

Britton, HaroldRef B816
[1896-19??] Son of Edward Britton, stoker.

He was a warehouseman of 16 Bank Terrace [1922].

On 1st November 1922, he married Edith Grace Greenwood.


Edith Grace was the daughter of
Young Greenwood
 

Edith Grace died October 1973

Britton, HarryRef B1529
[1893-1917] Brother of Mr. H. Britton of 16 Bank Terrace Hebden Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 6th Battalion King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster).

He died 9th February 1917 (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Basra Memorial, Iraq [Grave Ref 7]

Britton, SamuelRef B638
[1884-1929]

On 5th October 1912, he married Edith Brook [1886-1914] at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick Children:

  1. Albert [1913-1987]
  2. twins Samuel [27th August 1914-16th September 1914]
  3. Edith [28th August 1914-28th August 1914]

Edith died in childbirth [28th August 1914].

They lived at Brooke Street, Brighouse.

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

He was mobilized from the reserves [5th August 1914] in Halifax, and served in France [from 13th August 1914] until he was reported missing [24th August 1914] He later sent a postcard home saying he was a POW in Döberitz, Germany.

He survived the War, and is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial.

He was demobbed 26th March 1919.

He died in Tadcaster in 1929

Britton, Dr ThomasRef B2597
[18??-1???]
MD.

He was a physician at Halifax / the first Medical Officer of Health for the Luddendenfoot Local Board [1872] / Consultant Medical Officer at the Halifax Infirmary & Dispensary  [1895] / Medical Officer of Health for Brighouse, Hipperholme,  Queensbury, and Shelf [1895].

He lived at 3 Park Road, Halifax [1881].

See Spring Gardens, Friendly

Britton, Rev W. R.Ref B1768
[18??-19??]
Minister at
United Methodist Free Church, Walsden [1905]

Broad Bottom Farm, Hebden BridgeRef B2690
Owners and tenants have included

Broad Carr, EllandRef B1398
Owners and tenants have included

Broad Carr, Holywell GreenRef B1280
Owners and tenants have included

Broad Dean Farm, TodmordenRef B3065
On Jumble Hole Clough

Broad Door Stones, MidgleyRef B940
Property owned by the Patchett family.

In 1821, it was demolished and 4 cottages – which became the Shoulder of Mutton – were built on the site

Broad Fold, MytholmroydRef B3074
New Road. House dated 1748.

See Broadfold House, Luddenden

Broad Ing Top, Cross StoneRef B799

Broad Ings, ShelfRef B2403
Shelf Hall Lane. House which stands near the school.

Owners and tenants have included

  • Edwin Wright [1881]

Broad Oak Farm, Hove EdgeRef B2839
Owners and tenants have included

Broad Oak, Hove EdgeRef B1356
Area between Hove Edge and Hipperholme.

See Broad Oak, Hove Edge and Broad Oak Stone Mine, Hove Edge

Broad Street DevelopmentRef B2392
Beginning in 2008 – after many years of dithering, doubt and change – the area of Halifax opposite the Town Hall is to be transformed from a car park to a complex comprising a hotel, shops, restaurants, a bowling club, a multi-screen cinema, offices for Calderdale Council, and a car park.

It was completed in 2012 and is to be known as The Broad Street Plaza.

See Halifax Bowl, Northgate Hotel, Halifax, Red Tom's Field, Star Hotel, Halifax and Vue Cinema

Broad Street Lodging House, HalifaxRef B1324
16 Broad Street. Recorded in 1871, when Ann Stancliffe was in charge.

William Asquith and family were lodgers here [1871]

The Broad Street PlazaRef B3559

Broadbelt, WilliamRef B1708
[1880-1917] He was (possibly) employed by Mackintosh's.

He married Esther Jane.

They lived at 25 Leigh Street, Willow Hall, Sowerby Bridge.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), and served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He died 12th January 1917 (aged 37).

He was buried at A. I. F. Burial Ground, Flers, France [Grave Ref I K 9].

He is remembered on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited

Broadbent ...Ref B55
The entries for people & families with the surname Broadbent are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Broadbent & SchofieldRef B2386
Combines the former businesses of Henry Broadbent Limited and Oldfield & Schofield Company Limited after these had been taken over by the Kerry Machine Tool Group.

They were later bought by Derek Hartle

Broadbent's: Benjamin & Henry BroadbentRef B2367
Worsted spinners at Bradshaw Lane [1861]

Broadbent Brothers & BlackburnRef B2130
Clothing manufacturer and wholesale clothiers at Beehive Works, Hebden Bridge [1905, 1917].

Partners included James Broadbent, Pharaoh Broadbent, and David Arthur Blackburn.

See Tower Works, Hebden Bridge

Broadbent's: Henry Broadbent LimitedRef B2095
Founded by Henry Broadbent in 1867. The firm was well-known for manufacturing punching machines, shearing equipment, lathes and drills.

By 1872, they had business at Hollins Tool Works, Sowerby Bridge.

In 1945, the firm was taken over by the Kerry Machine Tool Group

In 1955, they moved to a factory on the site of the former Grange Mill, Mytholmroyd.

They became known as Broadbent & Schofield

Broadbent Machine Tool CompanyRef B2004
Established when Derek Hartle bought the businesses of Broadbent & Schofield and then Graham & Normanton. The combined companies operated from Mytholmroyd.

The firm also absorbed some parts of the former Stanley Machine Tool Company Limited.

See Machine Tool Makers

Broadbent's: Samuel Broadbent & CompanyRef B2142
Cotton spinners at Marshall Hall Mills, Elland [around 1805]. Partners included Samuel Broadbent, John Milner, Joseph Rushforth, Benjamin Rushforth, and Charles Broadbent.

The partnership was dissolved in 1807.

The company name is listed in directories of 1809

Broadbottom Bridge, Hebden BridgeRef B1482
West of Mytholmroyd. Bridge #13 over the Rochdale Canal

Broadbottom Lock, Hebden BridgeRef B1252
Lock #7 on the Rochdale Canal

Broadbottom Old Hall, MytholmroydRef B400
Aka Broadbottom Farm, Broad Bottom Old Hall. Stands between Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge.

Heyle de Brodbothom is recorded in the 13th century.

An aisled house is mentioned in 1250.

The timber-framed building on the site was a cased in stone in the mid-17th century. It was used as a fulling mill before becoming a farm and houses. There was a large private chapel built around 1400.

It was rebuilt in 1844.

There is a barn dated REBUILT 1897 J.S.T..

Owners and tenants have included

It is said that an underground passage connects the house with a nearby wood. A shoe – a good-luck charm – was found in a chimney at the house. The house is said to be haunted.

The estate – hall, farm, house and ruined chapel – are on the English Heritage Buildings at Risk Register.

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, In & About Our Old Homes and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax.

See Lavena Saltonstall

Broadfold House, LuddendenRef B447
Dean House Lane. Aka Broadfold, Broadfold Hall, Broad Fold Hall, and Murgatroyd Mansion.

Owners and tenants have included

The original Halifax House was demolished in 1877 when a large Italianate house was built for John Murgatroyd. It is now private apartments.

The balustraded terrace retaining wall, pool and fountain are listed.

This is discussed in the book Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax

See Broad Fold, Mytholmroyd and Far Broad Fold, Luddenden

Broadgates, Sowerby BridgeRef B678
Aka Broad Yattes, Underbank.

House recorded in 1454 when it was owned by Robert Waterhouse.

A beam is inscribed


Made Anno Domini 1558 by L. W. for I. W.
Godliness is great riches, if a man be content therewith

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

In 1918, the property was bought by the Catholic Church. The house was converted into a church.

This was superseded by St Patrick's RC Church

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

Broadhead & CravenRef B2264
Quarry owners at Spring Bank Quarry, Mixenden [1905]

Broadhead, CharlotteRef B3020
[18??-1???] Around 1870, she established Ryburne House Seminary

Broadhead Clough, MytholmroydRef B1738
A nature reserve preserved by the Yorkshire Naturalist Trust

Broadhead DrainRef B877
Feeds Blackstone Edge reservoir

Broadhead End, ErringdenRef B1066
Farm

Broadhead, HarryRef B640
[1867-1943]

In [Q1] 1891, he married Fanny Barker [1869-1956] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Wallace
  2. Edith [1904-1963]
  3. Phyllis May [1910-1936]

They lived at 21 Wyvern Place, Pellon [1918].

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon

Broadhead, HerbertRef B1068
[1881-1952] Son of James Broadhead.

Born in Triangle [10th October 1881].

He was a cotton twiner [1901] / a woollen fettler [1911] / a woollen cloth miller [1921] / a cloth miller with Edwards & Rawson Limited [1939].

In [Q2] 1913, he married Annie Wood [1889-1933].


Annie was born in Norland
 

Children:

  1. Jack [b 1914] who was a a grocer's assistant [1939]

They lived at

  • Lower Hall, Norland [1921]
  • Lower Hall, Norland (Herbert was living with Doris  Smith, postmistress) [1939]

Annie died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary after an operation [11th January 1933] (aged 44).

Herbert died 30th December 1952 (aged 71).

The couple were buried at Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Chapel, Norland

Broadhead, JamesRef B1086
[1846-1920] Born in Soyland.

He was a cotton spinner [1891, 1901, 1911].

In [Q1] 1878, he married Emma Eastwood [1853-18??] in Halifax.


Emma was born in Sowerby
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth Ann [b 1880] who was a silk spinner [1891], a  silk card room hand [1901]
  2. Herbert
  3. Ellen [b 1885] who was a wool weaver [1901, 1911]
  4. Emma Jane [b 1887] who was a worsted doffer [1901], a  worsted twister [1911]
  5. Caroline [b 1890] who was a silk gas winder [1911]

The 1911 census shows that they had had 6 children of whom 5 were still alive at that time.

The family lived at

  • Middle Street, Sowerby [1891]
  • Style, Sowerby [1901]
  • 16 Union Street, Triangle [1911]

Emma died between 1901 & 1911.

Living with them [in 1891] was Emma's brother (?) William Eastwood [b 1872] (labourer).

James died in Halifax [Q4 1920] (aged 74) 

Broadhead, JohnRef B977
[17??-1804] Corn miller of Ripponden.

Around 1799, he converted a part of his corn mill for use in cotton spinning.

In 1799, he and John Holroyd built Severhills Mill, Ripponden

Broadhead, JohnRef B841
[1826-1???] Son of Whitworth Broadhead.

Born in Sowerby.

He was a clock maker [1847].

On 31st January 1847, he married Elizabeth Hollas in Halifax.


Elizabeth was the daughter of Daniel Hollas
 

Shortly after the marriage, the couple moved to Marshalltown, Iowa along with John's parents

Children:

  1. Martha F. [b 1859]
  2. Charlie E. [b 1861]

The children were both born in Iowa

Broadhead, John BeardsellRef B6560
[1869-19??] Born in Holmfirth.

He was a chief engineer's draughtsman [1911].

In [Q2] 1908, he married Rosa Ida Hopson [1870-19??] from Norfolk, in Mitford, Norfolk.

They lived at 13 Wellholme, Brighouse [1911]

Broadhead, ThomasRef B644
[1850-1910] Born in Whitewath, Yorkshire.

He was a railway pointsman [1881, 1884].

In [Q2] 1876, he married Barbara Maude in Halifax.


Barbara was the daughter of
Isaac Maude
 

Children:

  1. Joseph E. [b 1877]
  2. Mary M. [b 1879]

They lived at

  • Maude's Buildings, West Vale [1881]
  • Lambert Street, West Vale [1884]

Broadhead, WallaceRef B642
[1899-1918] Son of Harry Broadhead.

He worked at the Post Office.

He lived at Rye Cott, Pellon.

During World War I, and he served as a Private / Signaller with the 9th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 27th May 1918.

He is remembered on the Soissons Memorial, France, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Post Office, and on the family grave at Christ Church, Pellon

Broadhead, WhitworthRef B845
[18??-18??] He married Elizabeth Firth [18??-18??].

Child: John

On 31st January 1847, son John married Elizabeth Hollas.

Shortly after the marriage, Whitworth and his wife moved to Marshalltown, Iowa along with John and his wife

Broadhurst, Rev ThomasRef B1615
[17??-18??]
He trained at Hoxton Academy before becoming Minister at
Northgate End Chapel [1795-1796]. In 1797, he moved to Bath

Broadley ...Ref B6
The entries for people & families with the surname Broadley are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Broadley Hall, Ovenden WoodRef B508
Preston Lane / Tabor Road.

A house is recorded here in 1362.

The name comes from the Broadley or Brodeleghe family.

The present building is dated IGD 1632, and 1819 when it was extended.

A carved oak fireplace from the house was bought by Mrs Robert Law of Hipperholme, and re-erected, in their house in Bristol.

Owners and tenants have included

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

The house was said to be haunted by the ghost of a young bride who, in a temper tantrum, shut herself in a cupboard and suffocated among the crinolines hanging there.

The Hall was demolished in the 1970s

Broadley Laithe, Mount TaborRef B746
17th century house

Broadley&44; Brodley & BradleyRef B892
The spelling of these surnames varies widely in the historical records.

If you are searching for people with one of the surnames, it would be wise to check the others.

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Broadrib, AnnRef B1521
[1820-1848] She was housekeeper for Colonel Godfrey Phipps Baker.

She died 2nd April 1848 (aged 28), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2389].

The inscription on her gravestone records


THIS TRIBUTE OF GRATITUDE,
FOR HER HONEST FAITHFUL & ZEALOUS
SERVICES AS HOUSE-KEEPER

Godfrey Phipps Baker paid for the grave

Broadstone, HeptonstallRef B330
Early 19th century property at Fold Lane, Colden. It was originally 4 cottages. It is now 3 dwellings: Numbers 2/4, 6 and 8.

Number 1, known as Broadstone Farmhouse is also listed.

A pair of 19th century workers' cottages attached to the farm are also listed

Broadstone Working Men's Club, MillwoodRef B2943
Todmorden. Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 30.

See Millwood Working Men's Club, Todmorden

Broadstones, HalifaxRef B575
Aka Broadstones Inn. House which stood at the north-west corner of the Corn Market.

Around 1575, Richard Haldesworth of Brodestone is recorded here. In 1597, Richard Commons was a tenant here. In 1626, the property passed from John Mallinson to William Horton, who passed it on to his youngest son, Thomas. In 1694, Thomas died and left the property to his brother, Joshua. The property descended to Sir Watts Horton.

In 1738, it became known as the Angel, Halifax

Brock Top Farm, Mount TaborRef B3465
/ Warley. The building was originally a weavers' cottage, barn, outbuildings and stables [built around 1740].

On May 7th 1752, Martha Shaw, from Newhouse in Midgley, left the property to her son and heir, Timothy Shaw, from Widdop Meadows in Warley

In 1777, Timothy Shaw from Oats Royd Midgley sold the property to brother Thomas Titterington and James Titterington.

Around 1800, the property was converted into a smallholding called Brock Top Farm. Named for a badgers' sett found at the top of the land using the element brock.

In 1814, Thomas Titterington left the property – Breck Top otherwise Brock Top – to his brother Samuel Titterington. At this time, the property comprised weavers' cottage, barn, outbuildings, stables and a kiln house.

On 21st June 1856, records show John WadeSamuel Titterington's son-in-law – taking ownership of the property.

When John's widow died [6th September 1870], she left the property to children John, Sarah and Elkanah. They sold the property to John Naylor of Warley, Common Brewer, for £650.00 [26th August 1878].

In 1879, Naylor converted the property to the Waggoners' Rest pub to serve the trade passing to and from the quarries in Mount Tabor

Brockbank, ArnoldRef B1468
[1896-1918]
Son of Mary & James Brockbank.

In [Q1] 1918, he married Nellie Ambler in Halifax.

They lived at 2 Bracewell Terrace, Wheatley and 19 Sod House Green, Shay Lane, Ovenden.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 55th Squadron Royal Flying Corps.

He was killed when his aircraft went down [13th March 1918] (aged 22).

He was buried at Niederzwehren Cemetery, Germany. [Grave Ref II F 4].

He was buried at the Niederzwehren Cemetery [II F 4].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Brockbank, GilbertRef B78
[1???-1???]
His name is inscribed over the entrance to the barn at
Bank House, Warley

BrockholesRef B195
The place name means badgers' sett or cave and uses the element brock.

See Upper Brockholes

Brockholes Estate, OvendenRef B1116
Lower Brockholes Farm, Ovenden and Upper Lane Head Farm, Ovenden.

In 1665, Sir George Savile sold the estate to Thomas Starkey.

In 1707, John Starkey sold it to the trustees of the Hall Street Almshouses

See Brockholes Farm, Ogden and Upper Brockholes Farm, Ogden

Brockholes Farm, OgdenRef B3268
Owners and tenants have included

See Lower Brockholes Farm, Ovenden and Upper Brockholes Farm, Ogden

Brocklehurst, Constance AnnRef B664
[1863-1???] Youngest daughter of Ann Fielden.

Born in Macclesfield.

When their parents died, she and her brother Ernest, were fostered by their uncle John Fielden and his wife, Ruth.

In 1882, she married Charles Fitzwilliam

Brocklehurst, ErnestRef B862
[18??-1???] Youngest son of Ann Fielden.

When their parents died, he and his sister Constance, were fostered by their uncle John Fielden and his wife, Ruth

Brocklehurst, HenryRef B779
[1820-1870] Son of John Brocklehurst, of Hurdsfield, Macclesfield, MP for Macclesfield.

Born [3rd August 1819].

On 4th May 1848, he married Ann Fielden in Todmorden.

Children:

  1. John Fielden who married [St George's Church, Hanover  Square, London Q1/1878] Louisa Alice, daughter of Hon.  Lawrence Parsons
  2. Henry who married Marian, daughter of Hon. E.  Lascelles
  3. Alfred
  4. Ernest
  5. Mariannne [b 1849] who married [Macclesfield Q4/1868]  Gibbon Bayley Worthington of Northenden, Lancashire
  6. Constance

The children were born in Macclesfield.

Both Ann and Henry husband died in 1870 and were buried at Prestbury, Macclesfield.

After their deaths, their 2 youngest children – Ernest and Constance – were fostered by John and his wife, Ruth.

Brocklehurst, JamesRef B1048
[18??-18??] He was a plate layer [1841].

In [Q3] 1844, he married Elizabeth [1800-1869] in Halifax.


Elizabeth was the widow of
Thomas Rushworth
 

Children:

  1. Ambras [b 1840]

The family lived at Lower Wat Ing, Norland [1841].

Elizabeth died 29th June 1869 (aged 68)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1623]

Brockless, JamesRef B2534
[1879-19??] Of Brighouse.

He was a carpet weaver at Firth's Carpets and was senior First Aid man for much of that time (an additional and honorary post).

He was very involved with the St John's Ambulance Brigade in Brighouse and was Superintendent there in his later years. He was made a Serving Brother of the Order of St John of Jerusalem.

In [Q4] 1909, he married Elizabeth Gibson [1879-19??] from Westmorland, in Bradford.

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1910]

During World War I, he served in the Royal Army Medical Corps, part of the time on the hospital ship Oxfordshire.

He is commemorated on Firth's War Memorial

Brocklyn House, TodmordenRef B2897
Owners and tenants have included

BrockwellRef B690
Settlement on the hillside below Sowerby.

Brockwell House stands here

Brockwell, Sowerby BridgeRef B550
A house is recorded here in the 16th century.

It was occupied by the Fairbanks family who emigrated to Massachusetts in 1633.

In 1688, when it was occupied by Thomas Ellison, John Wainhouse bequeathed the house to his daughter, Susan. The present house was built in 1766, using parts of the earlier building, and is dated WM 1766 Nathaniel Moor. A woollen mill and dye house stood nearby.

It was the home of the Stansfield family and of William Dearden. In 1832, William Henry Rawson bought the house and the mill.

The Rawsons who lived here included

Other owners and tenants have included

In 19??, it became a multiple occupancy residence.

The house, lodge and nearby cottages are listed

Brodbothm, Helye deRef B1027
[1???-12??]
Aka Elias de Brodbothm.

Son of William de Tyllicliff. He lived at Broad Bottom Farm, Mytholmroyd

Brodbothm, John deRef B1029
[12??-1???]
He lived at
Broad Bottom Farm, Mytholmroyd.

See William de Hirst

Brodebothm, Adam deRef B1028
[12??-1???]
He lived at
Broad Bottom Farm, Mytholmroyd.

See William de Hirst

Brodeheade, JosiahRef B1110
[16??-1685]
Or Broadhead. Vicar of
Elland [1663]. He died at Batley

Brodeley, RobertRef B1400
[15??-16??] There are several Miscellaneous documents at the YAS [1349-1899] to him, his family and his property.

He married Anne Bairstow.

Children:

  1. Robert
  2. Michael
  3. William
  4. Mary

Broderick, Rev JohnRef B2283
[18??-19??]
Assistant priest at
Church of the Sacred Heart & St Bernard's Church, Halifax [1905]

Brodlegh, JohnRef B1702
[1???-15??]
Of Skircote, Southowram and Halifax

BrodleiansRef B1513

Brodley ...Ref B334
The entries for people & families with the surname Brodley are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Brodley&44; Bradley & BroadleyRef B893
The spelling of these surnames varies widely in the historical records.

If you are searching for people with one of the surnames, it would be wise to check the others.

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Brodribb, Rev Richard Arthur CharlesRef B200
[1918-19??] He served at Dewsbury Moor, and at Huddersfield before becoming Vicar of St John The Divine, Rastrick [1949-1955].

He left to become vicar of Wrenthorpe, and then to Malvern where he was Warden of the Beauchamp Charities [from 1967]

Brogden's: J. R. Brogden & CompanyRef B2290
Fancy yarn spinners at Grove Mills, Halifax [1905]

Brogden, WilliamRef B250
[1833-1896] He was a mill manager [1883].

He married (1) Unknown.

In [Q1] 1883, he married (2) Emma Pitchforth at Elland Parish Church.


Emma was the daughter of
John Pitchforth
 

They had no children

Broghan, JohnRef B1941
[18??-1???] In January 1858, Broghan & Patrick Frane attacked and robbed Samuel Ross in Halifax.

Broidle, JohnRef B983
[14??-15??]
Of Halifax.

He married Alice.

Children:

  1. John
  2. Jennet

The family are mentioned in his will of 14th June 1521

Broidle, JohnRef B994
[15??-1570] Son of John Broidle.

On 21st August 1542, he married (1) Agnes.

Children:

  1. Edward [bapt 17th March 1542]

Agnes died and was buried (as Ann, wife of John)  [10th February 1552].

On 13th November 1558, he married (2) Alice.


Alice was the widow of Richard Best of Mixenden
 

They lived in Northowram. Alice [1564]. John [1570].

They both died in Northowram

Brokebank, JohnRef B1202
[14??-15??]
Aka Brokkyebanke, Brokbanke.

Curate at Elland [1517, 1520]

Brokebank, NicholasRef B1203
[1???-1558]
Aka Nycholas.

Of Elland.

He married Agnes.

Children:

  1. Thomas
  2. Gylbert
  3. Necoles
  4. John
  5. Jennet
  6. Agnes

Bromhead, Charles ffrenchRef B2467
[1???-18??]
Son of Sir Gonville Bromhead Bt of Thurlby Hall, Lincolnshire and brother of
Edward Thomas French Bromhead.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School [1810] and Trinity College Cambridge

Bromhead, Edward Thomas ffrenchRef B5181
[1789-1855]
MA, FRS.

Eldest son of Sir Gonville Bromhead.

Born in Dublin [26th March 1789]

He was educated at Heath Grammar School for 7 years – under Rev Robert Wilkinson, Glasgow University for 2 years, and Gonville & Caius College Cambridge [1808].

He was a mathematician, a Barrister at the Inner Temple [1813], a Fellow of the Royal Society [1817], High Steward of Lincoln, landowner, and friend of Charles Babbage George Green George Boole and other mathmaticians and physicists.

He succeeded his father as Second Baronet Bromhead of Thurlby Hall [1822].

He never married.

He died 14th March 1855. He was succeeded by his younger brother Edmund as Third Baronet Bromhead of Thurlby Hall

Bromhead, General Sir GonvilleRef B5270
[1758-1822]
Of Thurlby Hall, Lincolnshire.

He was created baronet in 1806.

He married Jane ffrench [17??-1837].


Jane was the youngest daughter of Sir Charles ffrench Bt
 

Children:

  1. Edward Thomas ffrench
  2. Edmund de Gonville
  3. Charles ffrench

He was succeeded by his son Edward Thomas [2nd baronet] and then by son Edmund [3rd baronet]

Bromley, CharlesRef B2766
[1797-1855]
Son of
William Bromley.

Baptised at South Parade Chapel [12th April 1797].

He was a watchmaker and clockmaker at 5 Northgate, Halifax [1822, 1829] and Mount Pleasant, Halifax [1834]

On 26th February 1821, he married Ruth, daughter of John Edwards, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. William [1822-1892]
  2. Mary [b 7th August 1825] who married Charles Balmforth

Ruth was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [30th October 1833]

Bromley, EdwardRef B3536
[1808-1874] Son of William Bromley.

Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [26th June 1808].

He was a watchmaker [1834, 1841] / a watch manufacturer [1859] / partner in Edward & William Bromley.

On 20th March 1834, he married Agnes Crossley [1808-1865] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Annie Elizabeth [1835-1911] who married George Henry Manks
  2. George Edward

They lived at

  • Mount Street, Halifax [1841]
  • 12 Mount Street, Halifax [1851]

He died 27th July 1874.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £450.

Probate was granted to his son George Edward, son-in-law George Henry Manks, and George Aked

Agnes died 2nd February 1865 (aged 58).

Edward died 27th June 1874 (aged 67).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1746]

Bromley's: Edward & William BromleyRef B2334
Watchmakers and watch glass manufacturers at Duke Street, Halifax [1834], 10 Mount Street, Halifax [1837], and 20 Mount Street, Halifax [1874]

Partners included Edward Bromley and William Bromley / William Bromley

Bromley, George EdwardRef B3537
[1843-1906] Son of Edward Bromley.

Born in Halifax.

He was a grocer [1871].

In 1867, he married Ann Hitchen [1844-1917] in Halifax.


Ann was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Edward [b 1870]
  2. Ernest [1873-1874] who died aged 1 year & 5 months
  3. Edith Ann [b 1875]
  4. Herbert 
  5. Maude [b 1881]

The children were born in Lightcliffe.

They lived at

  • 9 Orange Street, Halifax [1871]
  • Victoria Terrace, Hipperholme [1881]
  • Hopewell Villa, Leeds & Whitehall Road [1891]
  • Lower Westfield, Hipperholme [1901]

George Edward died 20th August 1906 (aged 63).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1746]

Bromley, George HenryRef B617
[1866-1922] Son of William Bromley.

He was a watchmaker [1901] and a jeweller.

He lived with his older brother Joseph Edwards Bromley at Miry Lane, Sowerby [1911].

The two men led a hermit-like existence.

In 1922, they were living at Sutcliffe Wood, Cragg Vale, and they were both taken ill and transferred to Todmorden Union Workhouse.

George died shortly afterwards, apparently having starved to death.

Joseph Edwards was a capable artist

Bromley, HerbertRef B1451
[1876-1918]
Son of
George Edward Bromley.

Born in Lightcliffe.

He was an engineer.

During World War I, he served as a Driver with the 4th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery.

He died 16th August 1918.

He was buried at Rosières Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref III D 15]

Bromley, Joseph EdwardsRef B3542
[1860-1937]
Son of
William Bromley

Born in Burnley.

He was a capable landscape artist.

Around 1892, he married Sarah Ann Marshall [1869-1???] in Sheffield.


Sarah Ann came from Fileskirk, Yorkshire.

In 1911, she is listed as Grace

 

Children:

  1. George Edwards [b 1893]
  2. Grace [b 1895] who was a servant, & married Herbert Harold Everett
  3. Dorothy [b 1899]

In 1911, he was listed as single and living with his brother George Henry at Miry Lane, Sowerby.

The two men led a hermit-like existence.

In 1922, they were living at Sutcliffe Wood, Cragg Vale.

They were both taken ill and transferred to Todmorden Union Workhouse.

George died shortly afterwards, apparently having starved to death.

Joseph Edwards died at 35 Glapton Road, Nottingham [12th July 1937]. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £140, and he is recorded as

Of The Albany, Piccadilly, Westminster

Bromley, Richard KendallRef B3541
[1795-1829]
Son of
William Bromley Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [12th July 1795].

He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [8th October 1829]

Bromley, WilliamRef B2767
[1785-18??]
Watch and
clockmaker at Chapeltown, Halifax [1809], Mount street, Halifax [1822, 1829], and Duke Street, Halifax [1829]

(Possibly) partner in William & Edward Bromley.

He married Mary.

Children:

  1. Richard Kendall
  2. Charles
  3. Martha [bapt 1798]
  4. Sarah [b 5th October 1799]
  5. Ann Kendall [b 28th April 1799]
  6. Han? [bapt 1801]
  7. William
  8. Thomas [b 1804]
  9. Edward
  10. George [bapt 26th June 1808]

Bromley, WilliamRef B3540
[1803-18??]
Son of
William Bromley.

Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [22nd September 1803].

He was a watchmaker. Partner in William & Edward Bromley.

On 17th June 1833, he married Eliza Dowell [1810-18??] from Coventry, in Coventry.

Children:

  1. Emily [bapt 24th July 1835]

The family lived at

  • Mount Street, Halifax [1841]
  • 1 Duke Street, Halifax [1851]

Bromley, WilliamRef B3538
[1822-1892] Aka Charles William or Charles.

Son of Charles Bromley.

Born in Halifax [6th February 1822]; baptised at Halifax Parish Church [20th July 1823].

He was a watchmaker [1891] / a brooch maker.

Around 1854, he married Sarah Elizabeth Haworth [1827-1906] in Burnley.

Children:

  1. Charles William [1857-1870]
  2. Joseph Edwards
  3. George Henry

He died at 25 Laurel Terrace, Hillhouse Lane, Huddersfield [6th February 1892].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £480

Brompton, CharlesRef B825
[1898-19??]
Son of
Charles Brumpton.

Born 3rd March 1898.

He was a motor driver [1939].

He married Evelyn Maude Sutcliffe.


Evelyn was born 27th April 1907.

She was a hairdresser [1939]

 

Children:

  1. Jack [b 5th June 1928]

The family lived at 52 New Street, Elland [with Charles's widowed mother 1939]

Brompton Grove, MytholmroydRef B903
Recorded on maps produced in 1854

Brompton, Robert GrahamRef B1668
[1895-1917] Also recorded as Brumpton.

Son of Charles Brumpton.

Born in Lincolnshire.

During World War I, and he served as a Gunner with C Battery 160th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He was killed in action [22nd October 1917].

He was buried at Artillery Wood Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref VIII B 15].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Elland Wesleyan Chapel

Bromwich, HenryRef B1840
[18??-19??] Son of William Bromwich.

Partner in William Bromwich & Son [1905]

Bromwich, J. H.Ref B1841
[18??-19??]
Hay and straw dealer at Halifax Railway Station [1905]

Bromwich, WilliamRef B1839
[1814-1885] Born in Leicester [7th June 1814].

He was a power loom carpet weaver [1861] / a coal merchant [1881].

He established William Bromwich & Son with his son Henry.

He married Dinah [1815-1884].


Dinah was born in Clent, Staffordshire [18th April 1815]
 

Children:

  1. William [1840-1884] who was a 1st grade telegraphist  (civil service) [1881]
  2. Dinah [b 1844] who was a dressmaker's apprentice [1861]
  3. Martha Elizabeth [1852-1935] who was a milliner [1881]  
  4. Henry

They lived at

  • Plumbers Arms, 60 Worcester Street, Kidderminster [1861]
  • 31 Raglan Street, Halifax [1881]

Living with them [in 1881] was grandson William Bates [b 1868] & niece Sarah Day [b 1863].

Dinah died 5th April 1884 (aged 69).

William died 13th March 1885 (aged 71).

The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1158] with Thomas Henry Birkett Stubbs

Bromwich's: William Bromwich & Son LimitedRef B2141
Coal, coke and anthracite merchants established by William Bromwich & his son Henry Bromwich.

They were at Bedford Street North, Halifax / Halifax Railway Station [1905] / Head Office at 6a Princess Street, Halifax [1920] / depots at Church Street, Halifax, North Bridge Station & Pellon Station [1920] / 19a Crossley Street, Halifax [1941]

The Brontë familyRef B4000

Brontë, AnneRef B416
[1820-1849] Youngest child of the Brontë family.

She wrote Agnes Grey [1847] and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall [1848]

Brontë, CharlotteRef B418
[1816-1855] Eldest daughter of the Brontë family.

Born at Thornton [21st April 1816] when Rev Patrick Brontë was at the Bell Chapel there.

Her major works include:

See St Ives, Bingley

Brontë, Emily JaneRef B411
[1818-1848] Novelist and poet of the Brontë family.

Her major work was Wuthering Heights [1847] which she wrote under the pseudonym Ellis Bell

Brontë House, HartsheadRef B258
Aka Clough House, Hartshead

Brontë, Rev PatrickRef B408
[1777-1861] Father of Charlotte, Branwell, Emily, and Anne.

He was offered the living of Hartshead in July 1811, and became Curate at the parish of Hartshead-cum-Clifton [1811-1815]

Brontë, Patrick BranwellRef B393
[1817-1848] Only son of the Brontë family, and brother of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne – the Brontë sisters.

See A Humble Station?, Dr William Sutcliffe and John Titterington

Brontë WayRef B1506
A 43-mile walk around locations in Haworth and district which are associated with the Brontë family, including Oakwell Hall and the Red House.

See Brontë Ways and Haworth to Hebden Bridge Walk

Broodley, SamuelRef B1723
[15??-16??] Of Wadsworth.

In 1604, a dispute Broodley v Kitchen is recorded

Broodley, SamuelRef B1453
[1580-1614] Born in Southowram.

Lived at Mill Bank.

Died in Sowerby [1614]

Broodley, WilliamRef B347
[15??-1577] Of Great Horton

He married Margaret.

Children:

  1. Margaret
  2. Agnes
  3. Richard
  4. child
  5. child
  6. child
  7. child

Brook ...Ref B239
The entries for people & families with the surname Brook are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Brook's: A. & C. BrookRef B2697
Worsted, camlet and bunting manufacturers at Halifax and, later, worsted manufacturers. They had business at Lister Street, Halifax and 7 Victoria Street East [1861-1864].

Partners included Amram Brook and Cyrus Brook

Brook & BoothRef B2068
Ale and porter brewers at the Railway Station, Rastrick [1861] and at Red Cross Brewery, Rastrick [1871].

Partners included John Brook and John Booth.

The business failed in December 1867. They had liabilities of£19,00 and assets of £15,692. John Brook carried on business at the same place as an iron-founder.

On 28th August 1874, a child was killed by one of their wagons.

The business became Booth & Ogden

Brook & DeardenRef B3535
See Robert Brook

Brook & RaynerRef B2542
Fancy cloth manufacturers at Rastrick.

Partners included Charles Brook and Alan Rayner.

The partnership was dissolved in November 1855

Brook's: C. B. Brook & CompanyRef B3255
When the partnership of Brook, Clough & Company was dissolved by mutual consent on 1st August 1906, Cyrus Barker Brook carried on business on his own account at 39 Swaine Street, Bradford and New Mill, Drighlington as C. B. Brook & Company

Brook's: C. Brook & CompanyRef B2698
Established by Cyrus Brook

Brook, Clough & CompanyRef B3254
Worsted manufacturers in Bradford and Baildon.

Partners included Cyrus Barker Brook and James Clough.

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent on 1st August 1906. The partners continued in business separately

Brook Cottage, BrighouseRef B380
House in Mill Royd Street dated 1895.

It is joined to the former offices of Sugden's Flour Mills

Brook's: Cyrus Brook & SonsRef B2706
Stuff manufacturers. In 1903, they were listed as worsted manufacturers, largely engaged in the production of dress goods, linings, buntings for flags, contractors to the British Admiralty, the War Office, the India office, and most foreign governments. They were the oldest firm of bunting manufacturers in the world.

Partners [1893] included Cyrus Barker Brook, Arthur Alexander Brook, and Edgar Deighton Brook, the sons of Cyrus Brook.

They were at Victoria Mills, Halifax for 40 years until 1892 when they moved to Mount Street Mills and Charles Street, Bradford.

In 1893, a bankrupts' discharge was suspended for 2 years.

Partners [1897] included Arthur Alexander Brook, Edgar Deighton Brook, and Gathorne Brook, the sons of Cyrus Brook.

The partnership of Arthur Alexander Edgar Deighton and Gathorne was dissolved in December 1897 when Gathorne retired from the firm.

Arthur Alexander and Edgar Deighton continued the business as Cyrus Brook & Sons

Brook's: David & John BrookRef B2071
Contracting business established around 1864 by David Brook and his son, John. The firm worked on projects which included Skircoat New Road [1890] and Roils Head Reservoir

Brook's: David Brook & SonsRef B2072
Fruit and potato retail business established around 1855 by Joseph Brook and his family at 66 Northgate, Halifax.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Wholesale & Retail Fruiterer, Nut Merchant & Confectioner
66 Northgate, Halifax

They later moved to Halifax Market Hall where they conducted wholesale business, and where Joseph Brook was Manager

Brook Farm, ShelfRef B780
Near to Cooper Lane / Soaper Lane, Shelf. Mid 19th century farm house.

Owners and tenants have included

Brook Grains Hill Baths, RastrickRef B1985
Erected by public subscription in 1758. These consisted of simple stone water troughs

Brook, Hadfield & CompanyRef B2545
Cotton manufacturers at Brighouse.

They were the first occupants of Brookfoot Mill, Brighouse – the rebuilt Brookfoot Corn Mill. They were there when it burnt to the ground on 18th November 1863

Brook House, BrighouseRef B306
This was the parsonage for St Martin's Church

Brook House, BrighouseRef B627
On the corner of Atlas Mill Road and Bridge Road, Brighouse.

It was shown as Brooke Villa [1854].

It had a large front garden, stretching south towards the Calder. This was lost when Atlas Mill Road was realigned around 1885. The Atlas Mill Caravan Park now occupies the site of the garden.

Owners and tenants have included

The house was bought by Brigadier General Richard Edgar Sugden in 1908.

It was used by the schools' dentist in the mid-20th century

Brook House, HalifaxRef B1557
See Brookhouse Mill, Ogden

Brook's: Irvine Brook LimitedRef B2407
In 1922, they were listed as garage, motor engineers, and manufacturers of non-skid chains at Clifton Bridge, Brighouse [1922]

Brook's: J. H. BrookRef B468
Corn dealers.

Recorded around 1915, when they were at Northgate, Halifax

Brook's: Robert Brook's CharityRef B1021
Sowerby. Recorded in 1709. Robert Brook left a house in Hunslet near Leeds to charity for the people of Sowerby.

See St Peter's Church, Sowerby Benefactions

Brook's: Scipio Brook LimitedRef B3094
Dry-salting business involving the families of Scipio Brook, Scipio Brook, John, and Scipio Brook.

They were charcoal dealers at Causeway, Halifax [1937]

Brook's: T. & T. BrookRef B3386
Woollen manufacturers at Victoria Mills, West Vale [1893]

Brooke ...Ref B1249
The entries for people & families with the surname Brooke are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Brooke's Almshouses, BrighouseRef B532
In his will, John Brooke left provisions for the construction of four one-storey almshouses near Lane Head Recreation Ground.

These were built by A. Ledgard of Thorner, Leeds, and E. B. Wilson of Mirfield.

Each house had a lobby, parlour, bedroom, kitchen and pantry. There were oak verandas.

The first tenants moved in on 25th January 1896. These were Mrs Martha Dawson of Edward Street, Joseph Rushworth of Garden Road, Mrs Ellen Scalbert of High Street, and Mrs Jane Whitaker Of Thornhills Road.

The datestone commemorates John Brooke, John Brooke, and Rev John Brooke

John Brooke's widow Emily left an endowment of £100 per annum for the upkeep of the almshouses and an allowance for the tenants.

Chris Helme tells me that there was a link between St Martin's Church and eligibility for tenancy of the almshouses, though later it was not essential to be a member of the Church

Brooke's Chemicals LimitedRef B2109
Lightcliffe Works, Halifax. A part of Brooke's Limited.

See Vanol

Brooke's Granite Company LimitedRef B2018
A division of Brooke's Limited which quarried in the Channel Islands. Production started in Guernsey from around 1904, and in Alderney from around 1913. Guernsey stopped production around 1921, Alderney around 19??

Brooke-Hitching, Sir ThomasRef B1682
[1859-19??]
Born in Halifax.

He was an apprentice printer in Elland.

He moved to London.

He served as Sheriff of London [1902]

Brooke's: Joseph Brooke LimitedRef B2035
Aka Brooke's Limited, Brookes' Limited, Brookes Limited, and Joseph Brooke & Sons Limited.

In 1840, Joseph Brooke founded the quarrying organisation with around 12 sites in the Hove Edge, Hipperholme and Lightcliffe district, and other quarries in Wales, Guernsey and Scandinavia.

See Brookelea, Hipperholme, Brookeville, Hipperholme, W. & J. Glossop Limited, Grange Terrace, Lightcliffe, Harley Head Farm, Hove Edge, Hipperholme Tannery, Leeds Fireclay Company Limited, Pearson Brow, Hove Edge, Richard Fielding Farrar, Southedge Works, Hipperholme, Stubbins Quarry, Hove Edge Edge, Sunny Leigh, Lightcliffe and Waterloo Road

Brooke's LimitedRef B2019
In December 1900, the Nonslip Stone Company merged with Joseph Brooke & Sons to becomes Brooke's Limited.

See Brooke's Chemicals Limited

Brooke's LimitedRef B2099
See Brooke's Chemicals Limited, Brooke's Granite Company Limited and Joseph Brooke Limited

Brooke's RailwaysRef B867
Brooke's had one of the smallest steam railways in the country, complete with a branch line from the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway at Lightcliffe.

Until the 1960s, the steam locomotives carrying materials around the works were a familiar sight because the vast complex straddled the main road between Hove Edge and Hipperholme, meaning that traffic had to halt while steam engines and their trains crossed over.

Silex was the name of the first of 10 locomotives which served the works.

See Brooke's Industrial Railways

Brooke Tool Engineering (Holdings) LimitedRef B2387
In 1979, they bought the Broadbent & Schofield and Graham & Normanton businesses of Derek Hartle. Around the same time, they took over Boxford & Boxford Precision Engineering Limited

Brooke Villa, BrighouseRef B1391
The name of Brook House, Brighouse in 1854

Brookes PawnbrokersRef B1775
Recorded around 1915, when they were at Woolshops

Brookes, WilliamRef B1710
[1882-1917] Born in Saltburn, Yorkshire.

He was a member of Bradshaw Methodist Church / a general labourer at worsted mill [1911] / employed by Smith, Barker & Willson Limited, Ovenden.

In [Q1] 1907, he married Minnie Ackroyd [1885-19??] in Halifax.


Minnie was born in Shelf
 

Children:

  1. Florence [b 1908]
  2. Elsie [b 1910]
  3. Percy [b 1911]

They lived at 72 Bradshaw Lane, Holmfield, Halifax [1911]

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died in the Dardanelles [3rd May 1917] (aged 35).

The Halifax Courier [9th June 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Bradshaw War Memorial

Brookes, William JohnRef B2463
[18??-18??]
He was
Usher at Heath Grammar School [1865]. He resigned in 1876 and the office of Usher at the school was discontinued

Brookes, Rev William JohnRef B1234
[1844-1906] Born in Scotland.

He was a tutor & clergyman [1881] / Vicar of Norland [1882] / Vicar of Cragg Vale [1892, 1905].

On 28th June 1871, he married Mary Robson [1851-1907] in Scarborough.

Children:

  1. Arthur William Robson (Brookes) [July 1881-25th October  1893] who was buried with his parents
  2. Mary Beatrice [1872-1918] who was a pupil-teacher at  the Board School [1891]
  3. Emily Agnes [1873-1901] who was a pupil-teacher at the  Board School [1891]
  4. Annie Maude [b 1876]
  5. Frances Hilda Louisa [1879-1975]


Question: Does anyone know at which Board School Mary Beatrice and Emily Agnes would have been teachers?

 

They lived at

He died at the Vicarage, Cragg Vale [8th May 1906].

Mary died in Cragg Vale [28th February 1907].

Members of the family were buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale

See Samuel Rhodes

Brookes, Willie GeorgeRef B2335
[1850-1876]
Aerated water manufacturers at 4 & 6 Victoria Street East, Halifax [1874].

He died at Ward's End [10th September 1876] (aged 36).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: C 89 B]

BrookfootRef B207
Area of Brighouse at the bottom of Brookfoot Hill.

See Brookfoot Pleasure Gardens and Joe Richardson

Brookfoot Careless LadsRef B848
A 19th century social organisation

Brookfoot Co-operative StoreRef B2037
On 7th January 1889, the Brighouse District Industrial Society opened Branch Number 16 at Brookfoot.

The building is still there with its distinctive beehive carving over the entrance. It has had a variety of uses

Brookfoot Football ClubRef B1589
Evolved from the Wellington Club of Southowram at a meeting at The Grove in 1882

Brookfoot HillRef B206
Notoriously steep hill which leads from Southowram down to Brookfoot and Brighouse.

The retaining wall at the lower end of the hill bears the scars of vehicles which have – over the years – run out of control whilst attempting to negotiate their way down the hill.

In January 2001, a lorry drove through the wall at the top of the hill.

In 2002, a landslide at the top of the hill and the subsequent road-works caused considerable delays and diversions for the heavy lorries transporting stone to and from Marshalls.

The road closed to all traffic from November 2002 until May 2003 for repairs to the hill and the 100 ft high retaining wall. The cost of the work was estimated at £400,000

Brookfoot House, BrighouseRef B135
A large house which stood on the site of present industrial site at the bottom of Brookfoot Hill.

In addition to the usual rooms, the House had a ballroom and billiard room and ornamental gardens with a lake.

Owners and tenants have included

The water storage dam was built on the site of the ornamental lake of the house.

The mansion fell into decay after David Hannam Thornton left in the 1920s, and was demolished in 19??

Brookfoot LimitedRef B2100
Formed when Ripley's of Bradford merged with Thornton, Hannam & Marshall Limited of Brookfoot.

From 1964, when the BDA and the company was taken over by Viyella International, the works produced the synthetic fibre known as Evaprest which was used to make washable trousers.

A few years later, Carrington and Dewhirst and Viyella merged to form Carrington Viyella, and the Dye Works became The Brookfoot Company

Brookfoot Lock, BrighouseRef B1350
A late 18th century lock – #19 – on the Calder & Hebble Navigation between Cromwell Lock and Brighouse with its 18th century flood control point linking Freeman's Cut and the Calder. There is a footbridge.

Previously, the now-disused flood gate gave access to the Calder at this point.

The lock-keepers cottage is late 18th century.

The lock, flood gate, and cottage are listed.

See Freeman's Cut

Brookfoot Pleasure GardensRef B1585
In the 1860s, there were extensive pleasure gardens at Brookfoot

Brookfoot Wharf, BrighouseRef B1316
The Southowram quarries used this to load their stone on to barges for transport to Hull, the North Sea and beyond.

See The Wharf, Brookfoot and The Freeman family of Southowram

Brookhouse, OvendenRef B571
Owners and tenants have included

See Brookhouse Mill

Brooking, Rev S. E. E.Ref B1125
[18??-19??]
Vicar of
Bradshaw [1907]

Brooklands, BrighouseRef B208
House which stood at the junction of Bradford Road and Bonegate Road.

It was built in 1???.

Owners and tenants have included

It was demolished around 1936.

The Ritz Ballroom was built on the site.

See Bonegate Hall

Brooklands, HalifaxRef B679
Skircoat Green Road. The house was originally called Salterville

Brooklands, Holywell GreenRef B372
Built in 1865 by Samuel Shaw. Several castle follies in the grounds were built as aviaries by Shaw, who was a bird-lover.

Owners and tenants have included

The house was demolished in 1933. The property and land were sold for £1,600. The grounds are now Shaw Park.

See Brooklands Avenue

Brooklands Manor, RippondenRef B3017
In October 2010, the title of Lord of the Manor of Rishworth and Brooklands Manor, Ripponden was for sale at a price of £695,000

Brooklyn, HalifaxRef B719
319 Skircoat Green Road.

Recorded in 1953, when Arthur Edouarde Sharp lived here

Brooklyn, Hebden BridgeRef B1040
Birchcliffe Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Brooklyn House, RastrickRef B3072
Gooder Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Brooklyn, RippondenRef B622
Owners and tenants have included

Brookrennels, RastrickRef B1259
Owners and tenants have included

Brookroyds, HalifaxRef B3027
Waterside.

Owners and tenants have included

It then became the Ship Inn, Halifax

Brooks & DoxeyRef B320
Iron founders. Recorded in 1921, when they were at

In 1920, they bought the business of Lord Brothers Limited

Brooks, ErnestRef B1430
[1896-1917] Son of Ezra Brooks.

Born in Boothtown.

He was a member of Providence Congregational Sunday School, Ovenden / a member of Bethel United Methodist Sunday School, Ovenden / an oiler in worsted factory [1911] / a woolsorter at Edward Howarth & Sons, Square Road, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 9th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 9th October 1917 (aged 21).

The Halifax Courier [3rd November 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 42-47 & 162], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Brunswick United Methodist Free Chapel, Halifax, on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Ovenden, and on the Roll of Honour at Bethel United Methodist Sunday School, Ovenden

Brooks, EzraRef B873
[1861-1937]
Born in Ploughcroft, Northowram.

He was a warehouse man of Range Bank, Halifax [1881] / a wool warehouseman [1891, 1901, 1911].

In [Q4] 1881, he married Harriet Greenwood [1861-1943] at Halifax Parish Church.


Harriet of Wainman Street, Halifax, was born in King Cross, Halifax.

In 1881, she was a boarder with the family of William Rawson,

 


Neither Ezra's nor Harriet's father was recorded on the marriage record
 

Children:

  1. Edith [b 1883] who was a worsted coating weaver [1901]
  2. Sidney [1892-1910]
  3. Ernest
  4. Louis [b 1902]

The family lived at

  • High Royd, Northowram [1891]
  • 4 Burleigh Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 5 Prospect Row, Ovenden [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] was boarder Ernest Rawson [b 1880] (plasterer) who was (possibly) son of William Rawson

Brooks, JamesRef B1425
[1842-1904] Or Brook.

Born in Bury, Lancashire.

He was landlord of the White Lion, Sowerby Bridge [1881-1904].

He married Mary Ann [1843-19??].


Mary Ann was born in Bury, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. Neddy [b 1868] who was a stoker (woollen mill) [1901]
  2. William
  3. Mary Ann [b 1879]

Living with them [in 1901] were grandchildren Phoebe Warner [b  1884] (cotton piecer) [1901], Mary Ann Warner [b 1885] (cotton piecer) [1901] and James William Warner [b 1887] (cotton piecer) [1901].

James passed the licence to his wife.

In 1904, she transferred the licence to her son, William

Brooks, John AlexanderRef B1635
[1917-1941]
Son of Mary Elizabeth & James William Brooks.

He was educated at Bolton Brow & Sowerby Bridge Secondary School / Secretary of Sowerby Bridge Swimming Club / an agent for the Prudential in Harrogate.

In [Q3] 1940, he married Molly Smith in Halifax.

They lived at Gibraltar Road, Halifax.

During World War II, he enlisted [1940], and served as a Flight Sergeant with the 57th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died in the Dardanelles [7th September 1941] (aged 24).

He was buried at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 25 C 16], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and in Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

Brooks, John AmosRef B1715
[18??-1917]
Of Milnsbridge.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 16th Battalion Middlesex Regiment.

He died 23rd April 1917.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 7]

Brooks' Library, HalifaxRef B2529
Recorded in 1936 at 1 Cross Hills

Brooks, Mary AnneRef B417
[1783-1836] Youngest daughter of Thomas Brooks.

She married Christopher Rawson.

They had no children, but she maintained a close connection with various members of her family.

She was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax

Brooks Pet ShopRef B2514
They were at 36 Market Street, Halifax [1950]

Brooks, RaymondRef B1656
[1918-1944] Son of Mary Alice Blenkin of Elland.

He was educated at Elland National School / a member of Elland Silver Band / a member of the Salvation Army Band / employed by Waller Brothers at West Vale.

He lived at 3 Springfield Road, Elland.

During World War II, he enlisted [October 1939] and served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Essex Regiment.

He was killed in action [8th January 1944] (aged 55).

He is remembered on the Cassino Memorial, Italy [Grave Ref 8], and on Elland War Memorial

Brooks, Captain SamuelRef B409
[1831-1904] Born in Todmorden.

In 1846, be became apprentice cabin boy on the schooner Patriot sailing between Liverpool and Naples.

In 1854, he joined the Liverpool, New York & Philadelphia Steamship CompanyThe Inman Line – and began trans-Atlantic crossings.

In 1859, he married Harriet Elizabeth Holden at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.

In his career, he had made 690 trans-Atlantic crossings and a covered 2,437,712 miles. In 1888, he won £10 in a competition in Tit Bits Magazine to see who had travelled furthest.

He died on 17th February 1904 at his home in Birkenhead. He was buried at Cross Stone Church. There was a monument to him at Cross Stone Church but this fell into disrepair and was replaced by a simple slab

Brooks, Rev T. G.Ref B3555
[18??-19??]
In 1897, he and
Rev A. P. Riddett were Ministers at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Friendly Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Sowerby Bridge Wesleyan Mission Chapel, Ripponden Wesleyan Methodist Church, Sowerby Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Mill Bank Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Triangle Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, and Booth Wood Wesleyan Methodist Chapel

Brooks, ThomasRef B791
[17??-1???] A merchant and banker of Great George Street, London.

He married (1) Unknown.

Child: 1. Charlotte Jane who married Rev John Penfold.

He married (2) Unknown.

Child: 2. Mary Anne who married Christopher Rawson

Brooks, WilliamRef B1442
[1868-1910] Or Brook.

Son of James Brooks.

Born in Ramsbottom in 1868.

He took over from his father as landlord of the White Lion, Sowerby Bridge [28th May 1904-1910].

On 12th June 1888, he married Clara Kirby [1869-1???] in Halifax.


Clara was born in Norland
 

William died at the White Lion [7th May 1910].

Clara took over at the White Lion [1910-1913].

On 18th November 1912, she married (2) Eli Midgley in Halifax

Brooksbank ...Ref B205
The entries for people & families with the surname Brooksbank are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Brooksbank's CharitiesRef B914
Elland-cum-Greetland. Around 1712, Joseph Brooksbank, gave charitable endowments for Blackley Field and Brooksbank School, Elland.

Around 1756, his grandson, Joseph Brooksbank, gave property at Cinderhills, Southowram to pay £10 per annum to the Minister of a Protestant assembly at Elland. He also provided 40/- per annum

for books of piety and devotion

to be distributed amongst the 40 poor children at Brooksbank School, Elland.

Brooksbank's GiftRef B1147
In his will of 1706, James Brooksbank bequeathed an annual sum of 6/8d from the rents of his property at Norwood Green to be distributed – at Midsummer and at Christmas – to the poorest inhabitants in and about Norwood Green who were most in need

Brooksbank Institute, EllandRef B1182
Westgate. Formerly the Elland Grammar School. In the 1920s, this was used by the Elland Boys' Brigade

Brooksbank, SouthowramRef B8000
Property at Bank Top.

Recorded around 1800, when Lord Evelyn James Stuart was lodging here

Brookshaw, Benjamin AlfredRef B1417
[1908-1941]
Son of Minnie & William Brookshaw.

He married Violet Minnie.

They lived at Hebden Bridge.

During World War II, he served as a Petty Officer Cook (S)  with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Barham.

He died 25th November 1941 (aged 33)  when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-331, and sank off Alexandria with the loss of 862 of her crew of 1,311.

He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [Grave Ref 57 3]

Brookside, SoylandRef B590
Owners and tenants have included

BrooksmouthRef B883
The point at Salterhebble where the Hebble joins the Calder

Brooksmouth LockRef B1231
Aka Salterhebble Bottom Lock. Lock on the Salterhebble Branch of the Calder & Hebble Navigation. This has a guillotine lock which was fitted in 1938 when road-widening made regular lock gates unsuitable

Broom Bank, WarleyRef B1412
An area of Warley

Broom Bank Wood, WarleyRef B1488

Broom House, BrighouseRef B203
69 Lightcliffe Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Broome, RichardRef B1753
[1755-1813]
Of
Hope Hall, Halifax.

He was a Captain in the 2nd West Yorkshire Militia

He married Hannah [1760-1820], niece of Mary and James Waddington.

There is a memorial to the couple in Halifax Parish Church with that of the Waddingtons.

The epitaph on their memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Broomfield House, EllandRef B3260
Owners and tenants have included

Broomfield House, HalifaxRef B471
House built by Roger Ives around 1855 for Joseph Crossley.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Broomfield House, SouthowramRef B3015
When Marsh Farm was rebuilt in the 1870s, it was known as Broomfield for a time, before reverting to Marsh Farm

Broomhead ...Ref B1780
The entries for people & families with the surname Broomhead are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Brotherton, AlbertRef B1816
[1886-1947] Son of John Brotherton.

In [Q3] 1920, he married Miriam Turton.

Albert died in Halifax General Hospital [25th January 1947].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £984 17/8d.

Probate was granted to his widow Miriam.

Members of the family were buried at Luddenden Dean Wesleyan Chapel [Grave Ref: 13]. In 1875, William Brotherton of Throstle Bower had bought the plot for 10/- and members of the Brotherton family were interred there

Brotherton, EthelRef B1819
[1889-1972] Daughter of John Brotherton.

Born 14th March 1889.

On 26th May 1920, she married (1) Fred Whitehead [1880-1930] at Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Luddenden.

They lived at 4 Stansfield Mill Lane, Triangle [1920-1948].

Fred died 23rd November 1930 (aged 50).

He was buried at Luddenden Dean Wesleyan Chapel.

In [Q3] 1948, she married (2) John Thomas Sutcliffe [1877-1953] in Halifax.

Ethel died 28th January 1972 (aged 82).

She was buried at Luddenden Dean Wesleyan Chapel [Grave Ref: 13] [3rd February 1972].

She was buried in error in Grave No. 13 with her brother Albert Brotherton.

Her body was exhumed [10th March 1972] and re-interred in Grave No. 62 with her father and other members of the family

Brotherton, JohnRef B1117
[16??-1???]
Aka Johannes Bretherton.

Curate at Sowerby Bridge [1665-1670]

Brotherton, JohnRef B1497
[17??-18??] He was a farmer [1840, 1842].

He married Sally [1796-18??].

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1813]
  2. Richard
  3. John [b 1817] who was a cabinet maker [1841]
  4. Sarah [b 1820]
  5. William
  6. James [b 1824]
  7. Grace [b 1st February 1828] who was said to be the  daughter of Sally Brotherton of Purprice, Wadsworth, and the  reputed father said to be John Greenwood of Blackhill,  Wadsworth; she married John Murgatroyd

In 1841, Sally & children, Richard, John, William, James, and Grace were at Purprice, Wadsworth

Brotherton, JohnRef B1815
[1844-1907]
Son of
William Brotherton.

He was a patient in Halifax Infirmary [1871] / a draper [1877, 1881, 1893] / a commercial traveller [1891, 1901].

In 1877, he married Mary Patchett [1851-1925].


Mary was the daughter of Henry Patchett, butcher.

She was a reeler [1881]

 

Children:

  1. John William [1882-1888]
  2. Albert
  3. Ethel

The family lived at

  • Booth Terrace, Midgley [1881]
  • 14 Booth Terrace, Midgley [1891]
  • 14 Booth Terrace, Woodman Inn, Midgley [1901]

Living with them [in 1881, 1891, 1901] was Mary's sister Ellen Patchett [b 1855].

John died at 21 King Cross Road, Halifax [11th February 1907] (aged 63)  Probate records show that he left effects valued at £420 3/-.

Probate was granted to widow Mary and brother James Brotherton.

Mary died 24th October 1925 (aged 75).

Members of the family were buried at Luddenden Dean Wesleyan Chapel [Grave Ref: 62].

Records show that


This grave was owned by John Brotherton of Booth in Midgley (10/-).

Buried here are:

  • John William Brotherton son of the above (died 14th April  1888 age 6 years.) 
  • John Brotherton [1844-1907]
  • Mary Brotherton wife of the above (reg. 26th October 1925  age 75 years) 
  • Fred Whitehead son-in-law of the above (reg. 24th  November 1930 age 50 years) 
  • Ethel Whitehead wife of Fred (died 28th  January 1972). She was buried in error in Grave No. 13. Her body was exhumed & re-interred here
 

Brotherton, RichardRef B1670
[1815-1890] Son of John Brotherton.

He was a farmer of Wadsworth [1840] / a farmer [1841] / a woolcomber [1851] / a dry stone waller / mason [1861] / a stone mason [1871] / a mason of Warley [1874] / a retired farmer [1881].

In 1840, he married (1) Ann Parker.


Ann, a weaver of Wadsworth, was the daughter of John Parker, weaver
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1842]
  2. Sarah [b 1845]
  3. Young Edwin [b 1846]
  4. Mary Ann [b 1854]

Ann died in 1858.

In 1874, Richard married (2) Hannah Greenwood [1836-1???].


Hannah, of Warley, was the daughter of Jonathan Greenwood, farmer
 

The family lived at

  • Heys Lane Side [1851]
  • Throstle Bower, Warley [1861]
  • Throstle Bower Cottages, Warley [1871]
  • Victoria, Warley [1881]

Richard died in 1890 (aged 74)  In 1891, the widowed Hannah was living with Richard's brother William.

Members of the family were buried at Luddenden Dean Wesleyan Chapel [Grave Ref: 12].

Records show that:


Richard Brotherton of Throstle Bower paid 10/- for this plot in 1876.

Interred here are

  • Richard Brotherton (died 27th March 1890 age 74 years) 
  • Hannah Brotherton his wife (died 14th May 1897 age 61 years) 
 

Brotherton, WilliamRef B1797
[1821-1893] Born in Wadsworth, he was the son of John Brotherton

Brough, Albert Edmund P.Ref B525
[1895-19??] Born at Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire.

Landlord of the Jubilee Hotel, Southowram [1940].

He lost his licence following an incident at the pub

One night in 1940, Mr Davison – the village road sweeper – wandered into the Jubilee and demanded a drink. Davison was known to spend much of his time in a drunken state. Albert, pulled him a pint and put it on the bar.

Davison started to drink it but then began shouting, swearing and generally using foul language. Albert warned him to cut it out or leave the premises, but Davison ignored the warning and carried on.

Albert was not a man to pick an argument with as he only knew one way to settle it, and that was to thump whoever he was arguing with. Albert it seemed was a bruiser and could handle himself in a bare knuckle fight. He came out from behind the bar and thumped Davison hard, took hold of him and manhandled him out of the pub into New Street, and threw him over the wall across the road.

Back at the pub, one of the other customers thought that trouble was starting and rang the Police. Two officers arrived neither of which was from Southowram or knew anything about it. One officer was called Dennison and was from Hipperholme, and his colleague was from Brighouse.

Unknown to them and staying at the pub at that time was Albert's daughter Frances who was making a milk feed bottle for her 6-week-old daughter Yvonne. Dennison saw Frances pour some liquid into the sink and got the wrong idea, thinking that it was an alcoholic drink. He thought there was after hours drinking going on so he grabbed hold of Frances's arm. Albert saw him and told him to let go of his daughter. Dennison refused so Albert grabbed hold of him round his throat from behind in an arm-lock. The other officer grabbed Albert to try and free his colleague but then another scuffle ensued, the result being that Albert was arrested and charged with assaulting a Police Officer and preventing him from carrying out his duties.

Because he was a Publican and Licensee he lost his Licence so the Brough family had to leave the pub.

They moved into The Crescent at Bank Top in 1940

Brough, J. S. B.Ref B990
[18??-19??]
Curate at
Brighouse [1894-1896]

Broughton brothersRef B282
Of Rastrick.

On 13th June 1857, The Leeds Mercury reported


On Wednesday last, four brothers, John, Benjamin, Jonas and Robert Broughton, met at the house of the eldest of them. Their united ages amounted to 296 years, averaging 74 years each. All of them are now in good health, and full of activity. One of them, in his 80th year, can walk forty miles per day with ease
 

Broughton, Charles HenryRef B2358
[18??-18??]
Wire drawer and ironfounder at Victoria Mills, Brighouse and at Brighouse Lane [1861]

Broughton, Charles HewardRef B1996
[1807-1875]
Iron worker at
Kirklees Iron Works, Brighouse. You can still see examples of the manhole covers and grates manufactured by the company.

He subscribed £50 to the formation of the Brighouse Town Hall Company [1866].

His company produced the crane which was involved in the accident which occurred during the stone-laying ceremony at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe on 16th September 1873.

It was subsequently discovered that the accident was caused by a flaw in the casting of the ironwork of the crane which was found to be full of flaws and holes, many of which had been filled with clay and painted over to look like iron

Broughton, DonaldRef B1383
[1921-1943]
Son of Mary Alice & William Broughton of Heather Cott, Rock Lane, Ogden, Halifax.

He was a member of St Mary's Church Choir, Illingworth / educated at Heath Grammar School / a dental technician / a student apprentice in Newcastle. He enlisted [September 1938], and served as a Sergeant with the Royal Air Force.

He served in France, Iraq, Palestine & Egypt.

He was killed in an air crash in Egypt [31st October 1943] (aged 22).

He was buried at Heliopolis War Cemetery, Egypt [Grave Ref 5 O 5].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates, and on Bradshaw War Memorial

Broughton, GoldthorpRef B9411
[1838-1902] Born in Dewsbury.

He was President of the Brighouse Mechanics' Institute [retired 1896,  1900] / elected solicitor to the Yorkshire Fire Brigade Friendly Society  [1900].

In October 1900, there was a scene at a meeting of the Brighouse Mechanics' Institute, when William Morrell, Honorary Secretary, declined re-election whilst Broughton was President. Morrell accused Broughton of having done a nasty, mean trick. Broughton had said that Morrell was becoming a dictator.

On 25th February 1864, he married Jane Woodhouse at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick.


Jane was the eldest daughter of John Woodhouse of Elm Grove, Rastrick
 

He lived at a house in Huddersfield Road, which was bought by the Rastrick Local Board in 1884, for widening the approach from Huddersfield Road to Gooder Lane and for the making of a new street

Broughton, IsaacRef B3390
[1838-1???]
On 27th June 1854, he was charged with stealing money and other property at Halifax. He was
transported for 15 years

Broughton's: John Broughton & SonRef B2309
Card makers at Clifton [1840] and Bowling Alley, Rastrick [1845]

Broughton, MrRef B229
[18??-1???] Around 1880, he married Elizabeth [1855-19??] from Pudsey.

Elizabeth was widowed by 1911.

Children:

  1. Alfred [b 1885] who was a ladies' tailor [1911]
  2. Clarissa [b 1886] who was a toffee boiler [1911]
  3. Ethel [b 1890] who was a cotton band maker [1911]
  4. Arthur [b 1895] who was a draper's assistant [1911]

The family lived at 14 Church Lane, Brighouse [1911]

Broughton, R. H.Ref B269
[1???-18??] Engineer of Park Street, Brighouse.

He designed a self-acting machine for regulating the supply of water to steam boilers. He exhibited at The Great Exhibition

Brow Bottom, Moor EndRef B1800
Community north of Mount Tabor and west of Mixenden

Brow BridgeRef B91
Area of Rochdale Road, between West Vale and Greetland.

Originally known as Stainstret and then Broke Bridge.

The bridge here over Black Brook was built in 1770 and widened in 1896.

There were a number of pubs here

Brow Bridge Toll GateRef B1161
Toll gate on the Rochdale to Halifax & Elland Turnpike at Brow Bridge

Brow Bridge, West ValeRef B156
The bridge over Black Brook at Brow Bridge was built in 1770 and rebuilt and widened in 1896

Brow Dam, ShelfRef B2246
Cock Hill Lane, Stone Chair.

In January 1908, John Cole [25], a woolcomber of 11 Pepper Hill, Shelf, was found drowned in the dam

Brow Hike, Sowerby BridgeRef B3153
A 19-mile walk around the former boundary of the Sowerby Bridge UDC. This was established in the 1960s. Scouts and other youth groups from across the North of England take part in the event

Brow Hill Industrial Estate, Hove EdgeRef B100
Halifax Road

Brow Lee, RastrickRef B2871
Owners and tenants have included

Brown ...Ref B50
The entries for people & families with the surname Brown are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Brown & HodgsonRef B3485
Velvet manufacturers at Halifax.

Recorded on 9th May 1861, when they presented their dividend and proof of debts at Leeds Bankruptcy Court.

Partners included Henry Brown and Brook Hodgson

Brown Birks Farm, TodmordenRef B2761

Brown Cow House, RishworthRef B756
Godly Lane. Late 17th century building.

Originally the Brown Cow public house

There is a large fireplace with a lintel decorated with a picture of a cow and dated JMS 1921.

It is now a private house

Brown's: E. Brown & CompanyRef B2087
Drapers, milliners and dress makers at 4 Southgate, Halifax. The business was established by Henry Barker. It was acquired by E. Brown in 1878

Brown's EngineeringRef B3222
Aka Fred Brown Engineering. They had business at Mytholm Mill, Hebden Bridge [1970s]. The mill was known as Brown's Mill in the 1980s

Brown Hurst, PellonRef B784

See Lower Brown Hurst, Pellon

Brown's: J. F. Brown & Company LimitedRef B1994
Brighouse mill furnishers, ironmonger and hardware business established by John Francis Brown around 1859.

They sold a range of goods, including nails, gunpowder, ovens and gratings.

The business was originally at 2 shops at 33 & 34 Bethel Street rented for £36 per year.

After Brown's death in 1892, the business was carried on by his widow in partnership with Joe Naylor. Charles Francis Brown also joined the business.

In 1904, they moved to the present purpose-built shop in Briggate. The business became a limited company in 1907.

In 1962, William Brown sold the business.

At one time, it was owned by the Wyman family [?].

The business became known as Oddjobs. This closed in 2018 and has been empty for some time [2019].

In various parts of the district, and further afield, you can still see examples of the manhole covers and grates manufactured by the company

Brown's: R. B. Brown & SonsRef B2202
Wholesale clothiers at Hangingroyd Lane, Hebden Bridge [1905, 1910].

Partners included James B. Brown

Brown Roads Farm, Higher InchfieldRef B1375

Brown's: William BrownRef B2027
Silk, cotton, damask and woollen manufacturer of Ellen Royd. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products

Browne, AnthonyRef B2393
[1946-] Anthony Edward Tudor Browne was born in Sheffield.

As a child, he lived at the Red Lion, Wyke where his grandparents were the licensees.

He was educated at Lightcliffe, Hipperholme and at Cleckheaton.

He is the author and illustrator of many children's books, including Gorilla, Voices in the Park, and Zoo.

In 2000, he was the first Briton to win the Hans Christian Andersen Award for services to children's literature.

In June 2009, he was appointed the Children's Laureate.

He lives in Canterbury, Kent

Browne, CopleyRef B191
[1767-1843] (Possibly) son of Revil Browne of Sheffield.

A tradesman of Westfield House, Halifax.

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

On 11th September 1790, he married Elisabeth Sharp [1768-18??] in Halifax.

Children: several including Eliza [bapt 26 July 1791], Jeremiah Sharp, Elizabeth [bapt 7 May 1794], Caroline [bapt 31 Dec 1795], Copley [bapt 1 Nov 1798], and Maria.

Copley Browne was buried at Halifax [2nd March 1843] (aged 74) 

Browne, George BuckstonRef B3546
[1816-1898] JP.

Son of George Buckstone Browne.

Born in Halifax; baptised 11th September 1816.

He was first Chairman of the Halifax Workhouse [1837] / a supporter of Charles Wood [1846] / a Turnpike Road Commissioner and Civil Engineer [1851] / Borough Magistrate and Proprietor of houses [1861] / Borough Magistrate, Commissioner of Income, Property & Land Tax,  Turnpike Road Commissioner, Civil Engineer (not practising) Income  from Rent & Railway dividends [1871] / a subscriber to Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax  [1879] / Income Tax & Land Tax Commissioner, Retired Borough Justice [1881].

He never married.

His servants included

  • Martha Habergham – his cook [1861]
  • Martha Molyneux [1831-1906] (born in Halifax) - a servant  from about 1861 until his death in Preston in 1898
  • Sarah Ann Benton [1849-1928] (born in Halifax) 

He lived at Myrtle Grove, Halifax [1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881].

He moved to 2 Porter Place, Preston [1882], taking Martha Molyneux and Sarah Ann Benton with him.

After his death in Preston [20th March 1898] Martha and Sarah Ann moved back to Halifax.

Neither of them married.

They lived together at Carlton House Terrace [1901].

They both died in Halifax

Browne, George BuckstoneRef B98
[1787-1839] Also Buckston / Buxton / Brown.

Born in Halifax.

The family were Methodists.

He was a civil engineer / the first Chairman of the Halifax Board of Guardians [1837].

On 13th January 1814, he married Mary Emmett [1788-1860] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Mary Anne [1815-1882] who married Edmund Minson Wavell
  2. George Buckston
  3. Henry [1818-1901] who was a doctor in Manchester  [1860]

They lived at Myrtle Grove, Halifax [1841, 1851, 1860].

George died in 1839.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £10,000

Mary died 12th May 1860.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at under £6,000.

The will was proved by her sons George Buckston and Henry

Browne, J.Ref B2867
[17??-18??]
Miller and corn dealer at
Brearley Mills [1809]

Browne, Jeremiah SharpRef B3545
[1793-1841] Or Sharpe / Brown.

Son of Copley Browne.

Baptised 1st January 1793.

He was a wire manufacturer in Halifax. The business later moved to Birmingham where they employed 75 men [1851].

He married Hannah S. [1799-18??], born in Glasgow.

Children:

  1. Helen [b 1828]
  2. Eliza [b 1829]
  3. Catherine [b 1831]
  4. James L. [b 1837]
  5. Isabella [b 1839]
  6. Ann B. [b 1838]
  7. William or Nathaniel [b 1842]

They lived at Westfield, Halifax [1851].

He died in Chepstow.

See Matthew Smith and West Yorkshire Railway Company

Browne, MariaRef B189
[1795-18??] Daughter of Copley Browne of Westfield.

Baptised 21st November 1800.

Around 1817, Anne Lister became infatuated with the girl, although the Brownes were socially inferior to the Listers. Their relationship sparked off gossip in the town. In her journals, Anne often refers to her as Kallista.

The class difference brought an end to their relationship.

On 28th September 1820, she married William Kelly and Anne's interest in the girl waned

Browne, Rev ThomasRef B152
[15??-16??] Curate at Todmorden [1625]

Browne, Dr Sir ThomasRef B212
[1605-1682] Physician, philosopher, author and medical doctor. In 1633, he was created Doctor of Physick at Leyden, Holland. He moved to Halifax in 1634 and took up residence at Upper Shibden Hall, where he had his first medical practice. He wrote Religio MediciA doctor's religion – [October 1635] whilst living at the Hall.

In 1637, he moved to Norwich where there is a statue to him. He was knighted by Charles I in 1671. He died on 19th October 1682, his 77th birthday

Brownhill, JohnRef B1030
[1???-18??] In February 1854, he was charged by John Hartley, constable of Northowram, with riding in his waggon in the Godley Lane Head turnpike road. He said he was not riding but he had reins. Hartley said it was a waggon not a spring cart such as is usually driven with reins.

He had £1 8/- to pay

Brownhill, MidgleyRef B1660
Near the Long Causeway.

Early 19th century cottages.

Now a single dwelling.

See Lavrock, Midgley and Tinsell, Midgley

Brownhirst, OvendenRef B731
17th century house. Henry de Browneshyrst is recorded in 1339 and Willelmus Bromshirst is recorded in 1379.

In the early 18th century, John Batley left Upper and Lower Brownhirst to his eldest son, Jeremiah

Brownrigg, Rev H.Ref B1235
[18??-19??]
Curate at
All Souls' Church, Halifax [1892]

Brownrigg, Robert B.Ref B1647
[1896-1919]
Son of George Brownrigg of 5 East View, Lightcliffe.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 662nd Company (Park Royal)  Royal Army Service Corps.

He died 7th March 1919 (aged 23).

He was buried at Eastfield Chapel, Lightcliffe [G 58].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax, on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

Browside Farm, NorthowramRef B482
Owners and tenants have included

Bruce, Hon Mrs VictorRef B1084
[1895-19??] Born Mildred Mary Petre in Chelmsford.

She was an airwoman and a racing driver, and said to be the first woman ever arrested for speeding. She took part in many races and held the world record for single-handed driving. She and her husband held the world record for driving the farthese north. She was the first person to fly from England to Japan, and the first woman to fly around the world alone, crossing the oceans by boat.

She attended an Open Week at Halifax YMCA on 20th October 1931

Bruce, Rev WilliamRef B1755
[18??-19??]
Minister at
Ebenezer Wesleyan Church, Luddenden [1905].

He lived at Wesley Villa, Luddenden

Bruen, Rev N.Ref B1304
[19??-19??]
Minister at
Upper Edge Baptist Church, Elland. In 1965, he moved to Hinckley, Leicestershire

Brumby, AdaRef B464
[1890-1916]
She had an illegitimate son: Edgar Harrison Brumby [b Q4/1914]

On 29th September 1916, Ada and son Edgar were found suffocated in bed at their home, 2 Birch Street, Gibbet Street, Halifax.

There was a ticket admitting the pair to the Workhouse, and a letter, in Ada's handwriting


You must blame ----- for my death, as it is him, and his family, who has driven me to it, and you must make as much bother for them as they have for me. I should not have had such a thing in my mind but for them. They are all alike, no class, and they think they are, because they have a business in -----
 

For four years, she had been associated with the father of her born baby and the child still unborn. He stated that he was going to marry her, but, instead of that, he had driven her to her death.


The family who knew all, did not seem to care.

I am not insane, I know what I am doing, and they know too

 

They ought to have been married on August 15th.

After a brief consultation, the Jury at the Inquest returned the verdict that Ada Brumby died from inhaling coal-gas, self-administered, and that Edgar Harrison Brumby, died from inhaling coal gas caused to be administered by the mother

Brumby, ArthurRef B497
[1892-1915] Son of Stephen Brumby.

Born in Swinton, Rotherham.

He was a woollen piecer [1911] / an employee of James Sutcliffe & Sons.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died following a German gas attack [19th December 1915] (aged 24).

The Halifax Courier [1st January 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II B 10A].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland, and on the Memorial at Rosemount Iron Works, Elland

Brumby, StephenRef B485
[1858-1???] Born in Doncaster.

He was a coal miner [1881] / a brickmaker's labourer [1891] / an iron dresser in foundry [1901] / a tailor & convict in HM Prison, Portland, Dorset [1911].

Around 1878, he married Annie Scholey.


Annie was the daughter of
Thomas Scholey
 

Children:

  1. Joseph [b 1880]
  2. Charlotte [b 1882] who was a cotton spinner [1901]
  3. John Thomas [b 1885] who was a cotton spinner [1901]
  4. Ann E. [b 1887] who was a cotton spinner [1901]
  5. Ada [b 1890]
  6. Arthur [b 1892] who was a woollen piecer [1911]
  7. Mary Lizzie [b 1894] who was a cotton creeling [1911]
  8. Horace [b 1897] who was a cotton creeler [1911]
  9. Nellie [b 1901]

They lived at

  • Swinton, Rotherham [with Annie's widowed father 1881,  1891]
  • Cheapside, Greetland [1901]
  • 5 Well Gate, Greetland [1911]

Brumpton, CharlesRef B822
[1865-1915] Also recorded as Brompton.

On 3rd March 1889, he married Emma Hubbard Charles [1865-1941] in Morton, Lincolnshire.

Children:

  1. Robert Graham
  2. Charles

Charles died in Sleaford in 1915.

They lived at 52 New Street, Elland [1939].

Living with the widowed Emma [in 1939] were son Charles & family.

Emma died in Elland in 1941

Brumwell, RichardRef B1959
[1821-1???] Born in Nottinghamshire.

He was a linen draper employing 4 men & 2 apprentices [1851]:

In [Q4] 1846, he married Harriet Moore [1830-1???] in Bradford.


Harriet was born in Northowram
 

Children:

  1. George Thomas [b 1848]

The family lived at 71 Northgate, Halifax [1851]

Brunch Crisps LimitedRef B2530
Potato crisps manufacturers at The Crispit Factory, Halifax [1936]

Bruning, FrRef B2921
[18??-19??] Priest at St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Todmorden [1907]. In 1908, he was transferred to Burnley

Brunning, MiltonRef B1697
[1897-1918]
Son of Harriet & Thomas William Brunning of Sowerby Bridge.

Born in Norland.

In [Q1] 1918, he married Maud Garn in Guisborough.

They lived at Redcar, Yorkshire [1918].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 3rd May 1918 (aged 21).

He was buried at Niederzwehren Cemetery, Germany. [Grave Ref X A 5]

His cousin Milton Brunning died in World War II

Brunning, MiltonRef B1698
[1921-1944]
Son of Hetty & Robert Brunning of Sowerby Bridge.

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

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

He died 9th February 1944 (aged 22).

He was buried at Minturno War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref V G 17].

His cousin Milton Brunning died in World War I

Brunswick Football Club, HalifaxRef B1387

Recorded around 1914, when James Heaton was a member

Brunswick House, HalifaxRef B3267
Rhodes Street.

This was formerly Brunswick United Methodist Church, which closed in 1937.

Owners and tenants have included

The property was demolished in ????.

Social housing has been built on the site

Brunt, WilliamRef B1716
[1889-1918] Born in Bristol.

He was a regular soldier with 12 years service.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the 3rd Mountain Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He died of pneumonia in India [19th October 1918] (aged 29).

He was buried at Quetta Government Cemetery [Grave Ref: XXXIII 3023].

He is remembered on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate), India [Grave Ref 1], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Brush MakersRef B3425

Brushfield, Dr Archibald NadauldRef B2273
[1870-1960]
Son of Dr Thomas Nadauld Brushfield of Budleigh Salterton, Devon.

Born in Brookwood Asyland, Guildford [Q1 1870].

He was a physician and surgeon.

He was in a medical partnership with John Percy Ingham Harty. In 1911, they had business addresses at Coronation Road, Halifax and Whitegate View, Siddal. The partnership was dissolved 1st January 1912.

On 26th August 1915, he married Eveline Dorothy Noel Nugent at St Peter's Church, Sowerby.


Eveline Dorothy was born in Sowerby, the daughter of Nicholas Nugent
 

Children:

  1. Thomas Nadauld Nugent [1916-1993]
  2. Eleanor B. S. [b 1917]

The family lived at 83 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1905].

He died in Chichester [14th November 1960]

Bryan, MrRef B3068
[17??-18??] Of Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Sarah [1813-1873] who married married Jonathan Vickerman

The family lived at 4 Bryan's Court, Halifax [1851]

Bryan Royd, GreetlandRef B738
18th century house.

The staircase window has 2 large glass paintings

Owners and tenants have included

Bryar, DavidRef B1928
[1776-1852] Born in Halifax.

He was a card engine maker [1851].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Sarah [b 1814] who was a stay maker [1851]

He was a widower by [1851]

He lived at Bryar's Court, Halifax (with daughter Sarah)  [1851].

A David Bryar died in Halifax [Q3 1852]

Bryar, RobertRef B1940
[1806-1886] Son of Elizabeth (née Crowther) & Solomon Brier.

Born in Halifax.

He was a cloth dresser (apprenticed to John Horner) [1818] / landlord of the Golden Plough, Halifax [1837, 1841] / landlord of the Bacchus Tavern, Halifax [1845] / a brewer's agent [1871].

On 9th August 1839, he married Susannnah Bland [1811-1???] in York.


Susannah was born in Keighley
 

Children:

  1. Sarah Elizabeth who died 19th August 1846 (aged 2 months)   
  2. Bland who died August 1846 (aged 5 weeks)   
  3. John Bland [b 1849] who was a joiner [1871]

The family lived at Horton, Bradford [1871].

Living with them [in 1841] was (Susannah's sister ?) Mary Bland [b 1816].

Living with them [in 1871] were nieces & nephews: Martha S. Smith [b 1857], Clara A. Smith [b 1861], Matilda Smith [b 1863] & Thomas H. Smith [b 1865].

The children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4164] with Thomas Lobley

Bryer, GeorgeRef B1696
[1???-1???]
Or Brier.

Landlord of the Shakespeare, Halifax [1841].

In 1822, he married Ellen Hurtley

Bryg, JohnRef B1193
[14??-14??]
Minister of
Hartshead [1456]

Buch, MargaretRef B1448
[1876-19??] Born in Liverpool.

She was one of the children who came to the district to work at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls. She was a worsted drawer [1901].

She lived with Melissa Cockroft [1901]

Buchanan, Canon E.Ref B991
[1???-19??]
Curate at
Brighouse [1930-1934]

Buchanan, Rev FrankRef B1288
[1???-19??]
Of Hove Edge.

Incumbent of St Thomas's Church, Greetland [1936].

He married Marion.

Children:

  1. daughter [b 1932]

Buchanan, HarrietRef B1329
[1882-19??] Born in Liverpool.

She was one of the children who came to the district to work at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She was a worsted winder [1901].

She lived with Alfred Turner [1901]

Buck & KershawRef B2868
Stuff merchants at Halifax. They had a stuff warehouse in Woolshops.

Partners included William Buck and James Kershaw.

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent [March 1787].

The business is recorded in 1809.

They became spinners and manufacturers, and built the mill which was occupied by Baldwin & Walker [1879].

See Mr Illingworth

Buck & WatkinRef B2009
Engineers' tool makers and machinists at Netherton Mills, Ovenden [1861] and at Beacon Works, Well Lane, Halifax [1874].

The firm was no longer in existence by 1921.

See Donald Sagar and John Stirk

Buck Stones Well, SowerbyRef B1337
/ Mankinholes. Barely productive water source

See Little Buck Stones, Sowerby

Buck, WilliamRef B1550
[17??-1???] Of Halifax.

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.

He was one of the subscribers to the Leeds Infirmary [1782]

Buck, WilliamRef B6501
[17??-1???] Partner in Buck & Kershaw [1769-1787]

Bucke, GraceRef B851
[1634-1???] Daughter of Lawrence Bucke of Calverley, Yorkshire. She was the second wife of Peter Sunderland

Buckland, ErnestRef B1717
[18??-1918]
His parents lived at 15 King Cross Road, Halifax.

He worked for a Manchester firm, and was chief expert for planes.

He married Unknown.

They lived at 84 Claude Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with B Battery 276th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He was killed whilst acting as a battery telephonist [9th April 1918].

He was buried at Brown's Road Military Cemetery, Festubert, France [Grave Ref IV E 13].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax

Buckland, FrankRef B2589
[18??-19??]
Wholesale bottlers at Gibraltar Road, Halifax [1935].

The company issued their own tokens

Buckle, AlfredRef B1643
[1864-19??] Born in New Buckingham, Norfolk.

He was a furniture remover, van driver [1901] / a furniture remover [1911].

In [Q2] 1892, he married Maria Broadwater [1865-19??] in Norwich.


Maria was born in Trowse, Norfolk.

She was a silk picker [1911]

 

Child: Alfred George

They lived at

  • 16 Godley Road, Halifax [1901]
  • 19 Godley Road, Halifax [1911]

Buckle, Alfred GeorgeRef B1646
[1891-1916] Son of Alfred Buckle of Godley Road, Halifax.

Born in Norwich.

He was a member of Sion Congregational Church, Halifax & School / a driver for undertaker [1911] / employed by Mr L. W. Holdsworth.

During World War I, he enlisted [1st May 1915], and joined the Royal Field Artillery.

He was transferred and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Essex Regiment.

He went to the Dardanelles [September 1915], and then to the Front [April 1916]

He was killed in action [22nd November 1918].

The Halifax Courier [2nd December 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Guards' Cemetery, Lesboeufs, France [Grave Ref VII Q 7].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at United Reformed Church, Carlton Street

Buckle, Ernest GeorgeRef B349
[1891-1948] Son of Francis Buckle.

Born in Halifax [12th June 1891]; baptised at Halifax Parish Church [2nd August 1891].

He was a member of Caddy Field Wesleyan Methodist Chapel & Choir / a teacher in the Sunday School / a cabinet maker [1911] / a warehouseman with Boots Cash Chemists in Corn Market / a shop porter [1915].

He lived at 3 Wharf Yard, Calder & Hebble, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [January 1915] and served as a Private with the West Riding Regiment.

He went to France [July 1915]. During severe fighting, he sustained a shrapnel wound in his left arm, and was sent home to the Northern Central Hospital, Holloway, London [September 1915].

He was sent to France [March 1917], and was posted missing [3rd May 1917].

He was reported to be a POW in Limburg, Germany.

His photograph appears with a report of his story in the Halifax Courier [9th June 1917].

He was demobbed [March 1919]

He is remembered on the Memorial at Caddy Field Wesleyan Methodist Chapel.


In [Q2] 1919, an Ernest G. Buckle married Vera Burton in Halifax.

An Ernest G. Buckle died Q1 1948 (aged 63)  in Scarborough.

In [Q1] 1957, a Vera A. Buckle married John Smith in Scarborough

 

Buckle, FrancisRef B348
[1867-1???] Son of George Buckle, farmer.

Born in Dunnington, Yorkshire.

He was a carter of Trooper Lane, Southowram [1889] / a railway drayman [1891, 1901] / a carter [1911].

In 1889, he married Emily Ann Shawll [1869-1???] at Halifax Parish Church


Emily Ann was born in Middleton, Norfolk, the daughter of John Shawll, farmer
 

Children:

  1. Ernest George
  2. Lilian [b 1904]

The family lived at

  • 6 Trooper Lane, Southowram [1891]
  • 3 Albany Terrace, Halifax [1901]
  • 5 Lower Cross Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] was [?] brother-in-law William James Shawll [b 1868] (labourer in railway goods yard) 

Buckle, WillieRef B1594
[1918-1942]
Son of Alice & William Buckle of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Driver with the 861st Mechanical Equipment Company Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers.

He died 6th December 1942 (aged 24).

He was buried at Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq [Grave Ref 22 K 9].

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

Buckley ...Ref B211
The entries for people & families with the surname Buckley are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Buckley & CunliffeRef B2563
Shirt manufacturers at Halifax [1960s]

Buckley & SandersonRef B2049
Partnership set up by John Buckley and Mr Sanderson at Ridgefoot Mill, Todmorden

Buckley & TolleyRef B2499
Boiler makers at Gauxholme.

Partners included John Buckley, Thomas Tolley and Richard Tolley.

The partnership was dissolved in February 1859

Buckley's Dam, TodmordenRef B1857
A reservoir built at Hall Ings between Todmorden Hall and Dawson Weir to power Ridgefoot Mill, Todmorden. It was named for the mill's first tenant, John Buckley

Buckley Gate Hall, OvendenRef B1044
8-roomed hall with lodge.

Built by Isaac Webster [1870s] on the site of the Webster's brewery.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

The hall, greenhouses & orchard were demolished (by Fascione)  in the 1970s, to make way for the new kegging hall for the brewery

Buckley Gate, MytholmroydRef B3012

Buckley's: George Buckley & SonRef B2336
Architects, estate agents, valuers, surveyors, stock & share brokers, and rent collectors.

They were at Lister Lane and 6 George Street, Halifax [1874].

Partners included George Buckley [the elder] and George Buckley [junior].

Recorded in 1873, when they were surveyors in the case of Walshaw vs Walshaw.

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent in April 1874. The business was carried on under the same name by George Buckley [junior].

Their work included Halifax Police Station [1900]

Buckley's: John Buckley & SonsRef B2048
Cotton manufacturing business set up by John Buckley at Ridgefoot Mill, Todmorden. In 1839, the company was declared bankrupt

Buckley WoodRef B237
Area of Todmorden.

Woodland overlooking the Centre Vale Estate. A footpath, Gronny Bonk, runs trhough the wood.

In 1892, the woodland – 13 acres, 2 roods & 2 poles in extent – was bought by Abraham Greenwood Eastwood. It was his intention to preserve the wood for the sake of its addition to the beauty of the Burnley Valley.

In 1911, he bequeathed much of his property – including Buckley Wood – to his niece Edith Greenwood.

In January 1912, Edith gave Buckley Wood to Todmorden.

See Lovers' Walk, Todmorden

Bucknell, W. H.Ref B1050
[18??-1916]
He worked for
Firth's Carpets at Flush Mills, Heckmondwike.


Ivor Davies says

There are no CWGC records for Bucknell W. H. or Bucknell W. or Bucknell H..

However, there is one record for a Bucknell J. W.. Whilst there is no 1901 census record for this person, there is a record for a Thomas W. Bucknell aged 3 living at 10 The Heights, Heckmondwike. He would be aged 18 in 1916, so perhaps this is the one.

There is a W. H. Bucknall commemorated on the Bailiffe Bridge village memorial

 

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 15th May 1916.

He was buried at Cité Bonjean Military Cemetery, France. [Grave Ref I A 38].

He is remembered on Firth's War Memorial, and on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial

Buckton & BrownRef B2011
Engineers of Hipperholme.

Established by Thomas Potter Buckton.

He was later joined by John William Brown.

They produced a car called the Mytholm which used the Mytholm engine. They had a shop in Crossley Street, Halifax.

The company was taken over by the Yorkshire Motor Company. Cars continued to be made at Hipperholme, using Mytholm engines

See Buckton's Cycle Works

Buckton, Christopher PotterRef B706
[1862-1907] Son of Henry Buckton.

Born in Halifax.

He lived at Moravian House.

He died in Halifax

Buckton, HenryRef B4570
[1830-1888] A master tallow chandler and grocer in Halifax.

He married Mary Potter [1833-1925].

Children:

  1. Christopher Potter
  2. Thomas Potter

Buckton, Thomas PotterRef B567
[1869-1913] Son of Henry Buckton.

Born at West View, Boothtown.

He was a cycle manufacturer [1891] / an engineer [1895] / a motor car maker [1901].

In 1895, he was in partnership with John William Brown at Buckton & Brown cycle works at Hipperholme, when he designed and built the Mytholm, the first motor vehicle in the North of England, was built.

In 1898, he built his first four-wheeler.

In 1900 he constructed his first car with pneumatic tyres. In 1900 Autocar magazine reported a Mytholm delivered by road to a customer in Bristol, a journey of 200 miles, taking 17 hours.

He opened a garage in Lightcliffe.

In 1897, he married Gertrude Rowley [1872-1938], of Rauceby, Lincolnshire, in Lincoln.

They lived at

  • Highfield, Hipperholme
  • Moravian House, Lightcliffe [1899]
  • Moravian Terrace, Lightcliffe [1901]
  • North Lea, Lightcliffe [1911]

Budd, Rev PeterRef B6840
[18??-18??]
He married Jane [1809-1846].

Children:

  1. an infant [d 1846]
  2. Jemma Anne [1844-1858]

His wife & daughters were buried at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel

Buffalo BillRef B255
[1846-1917] Aka William Cody. The American frontiersman, Indian fighter, and showman, toured the US and Europe with his Wild West Show from 1883. The performers included Annie Oakley [1860-1926] and Chief Sitting Bull [1834-1890].

His troupe of 800, including cowboys, Cossacks, Arabs, and 60 Native American indians, and 500 horses, appeared at Savile Park on 8th October 1903. Requests from David Murgatroyd of the Rose & Crown, Halifax to provide bar facilities for the crowds at Savile Park were turned down

Buffalo Hide Manufacturing CompanyRef B1568
Recorded in 1911, when they were picker makers at Canteen Mills, Todmorden

Buffett, Harold SmithRef B247
[1894-1915] Son of William Smith Buffett.

He was a player with Stannary AFC & Victoria Rangers AFC / a wool feeder [1911] / employed by Scandinavian Belting, Cleckheaton / (possibly) employed by Crossley's.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was killed in the Dardanelles [18th August 1915].

He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [Grave Ref 33-35], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets

Buffett, StanleyRef B1719
[1920-1944]
He lived at 48 Rye Lane, Halifax.

He was a member of Halifax Parish Church / employed by S. Whitley & Company [though his name does not appear  on their War Memorial].

During World War I, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the sloop HMS Kite.

He died 21st August 1944 (aged 24)  when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-344 and sank with the loss of 203 of her crew of 217.

Buffett, William SmithRef B227
[1869-1924] Son of Alfred Buffett, labourer.

Born in Weston Colville, Cambridgeshire.

He was a drayman of 22 Fitzwilliam Street [1889] / a teamster [1891] / a railway carter [1901] / a railway drayman (L & Y railway) [1911].

In 1889, he married Lilly Ann Rothery [1864-1931] at Christ Church, Pellon.


Lilly Ann was from 32 Commercial Road, Halifax. No father was recorded for her on the marriage record
 

Children:

  1. Alfred [b 1890] who was a baker's labourer [1911]
  2. Charlotte [b 1891] who was a worsted drawer [1911]
  3. John William [b 1893] who was a worsted warper [1911]
  4. Harold [b 1894] who was a wool feeder [1911]
  5. Stanley [b 1896] who was a warehouse lad [1911]
  6. Albert Smith who died [19th December 1899] aged 16 months
  7. Norman [b 1901]
  8. Cyril [b 1905]
  9. Eleanor [b 1908]

The family lived at 34 Copley Street, Haley Hill [1891, 1901, 1911].

William died 16th August 1924.

Lilly Ann died 27th February 1931.

Members of the family were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax

The Bug HutRef B2636
A popular name for the Savoy Cinema, Brighouse

Buggy, Rev JohnRef B1536
[1894-1959]
He became Parish Priest at
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Hebden Bridge [1931]

BuildersRef B2807
A number of distinguished architects, designers and builders have worked in the area.

See Architects

Builders' Decorative CompanyRef B2218
Recorded in 1905 at Broad Street, Halifax

Building SocietiesRef B1843

Building Trades Exchange, HalifaxRef B2383
Recorded in 1917 at Town Hall Street East, Halifax.

See Halifax Building Trades Exchange Company Limited, Halifax Trade Exchange and Wilson Marshall

Buildings at RiskRef B2606

Bulcock & HoldenRef B2076
Ale and porter brewers at Frith's Brewery, Todmorden [1877]. Formed when J. Bulcock & Company dissolved

Bulcock, HoraceRef B576
[18??-1917] Son of Robert Bulcock.

Born in Portsmouth, Todmorden.

He was a bobbin painter [1901] / a bobbin maker (living with his sister Isabella Ellis &  family) [1911].

During World War I, and he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of wounds to the abdomen in a base hospital in France [29th August 1917].

The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [14th September 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref IV H 2].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

His brother John also died in the War

Bulcock's: J. Bulcock & CompanyRef B3518
Brewers at Friths Mill, Walsden [1868-1879].

Partners included John Bulcock, Alce Denbigh, and William Holden.

Recorded in January 1876, when the partnership was dissolved and Alce Denbigh was retiring.

The business became Bulcock & Holden

Bulcock, JamesRef B5480
[18??-18??] Bobbin turner of Dulesgate.

He married Unknown.

Child: Alice [1860-1935] who married (1) Martin Jackson and (2) Fred Fielden

Bulcock, JamesRef B1000
[1862-1904]
Son of
John Bulcock.

He was a brewer [1881, 1891] / a commercial traveller [1901] / a brewer [1904].

In 1904, he married Emily, widow of William Hubbard

Bulcock, JohnRef B256
[1831-1907] Aka Boocock.

Born in Higham, Lancashire.

He was a power loom overlooker [1861] / a brewer (master) [1871] / partner in J. Bulcock & Company [1876] / partner in Bulcock & Holden [1877] / a common brewer employing 6 men [1881] / a brewer [1891] / a brewer of ale or beer [1901].

On 10th May 1888, he bought the Bay Horse, Dulesgate for £700 at auction.

He built Rock Springs Brewery and Rock Springs House, Todmorden.

In 1857 he married Eliza Ibbotson [1833-1906] from Burnley, in Burnley.

Children:

  1. Jane [b 1857] who was a dressmaker [1881]
  2. James
  3. Annie [b 1864] who was a schoolmistress [1891]
  4. Emma [b 1872] who was a dressmaker [1891]
  5. John Arthur [b 1875] who was an office clark [1901]

They lived at

  • Water Terrace, Burnley [1861]
  • Spring Cottage, Todmorden & Walsden [1871]
  • Rock Spring House, Todmorden & Walsden [1881]
  • Rock Spring House, Gauxholme, Walsden [1891]
  • Gauxholme Brewery, Todmorden [1901]

Living with them [in 1861] were widowed mother-in-law Elizabeth Ibbetson [aged 58] and sister-in-law Elizabeth Ibbetson [aged 19] (power loom weaver) 

Bulcock, JohnRef B40
[1846-1900]
Landlord of the
Commercial Inn, Sowerby Bridge [1900].

He married Unknown.

He died 30th November 1900.

After his death, his widow took over at the Commercial Inn

Bulcock, JohnRef B648
[1886-1917] Son of Robert Bulcock.

Born in Portsmouth, Todmorden.

He was a warehouse boy [1901] / a cotton weaver [1911] / a dyer for the Cornholme Dyeing Company [1915].

In [Q3] 1908, he married Martha Cockshoot [1886-19??] in Burnley.


Martha was born in Burnley
 

Children:

  1. Margaret Elizabeth [b 1909]
  2. Edith Mary Elizabeth [b 1910]
  3. Robert [b 1912]
  4. Florence [b 1914]
  5. Ernest [b 1916]

The family lived at

  • 7 Liberal Street, Lydgate, Todmorden [1911]
  • Knotts, Lydgate, Todmorden [1915]
  • Glen View Street, Cornholme [1917]

During World War I, he enlisted [6/1916] and served as a Private with the 12th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He went to France in December 1916.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 3rd May 1917.

The Todmorden & District News [8th June 1917] reported him missing. from 3rd May 1917.

The Edition of 15th June 1917 published his photograph.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4 & 4], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

His brother Horace also died in the War

Bulcock, RobertRef B1944
[1852-1895] Born in Cliviger.

He was a coal miner [1881, 1891].

In 1873, he married Mary Elizabeth Davey [1853-1901] in Todmorden.


Mary Elizabeth was born in Brome, Norfolk, the daughter of Robert Davey
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1876] who was a cotton weaver [1891] & married  Samuel Sutcliffe
  2. Isabella [b 1878] who was a cotton weaver [1891] &  married James Ellis
  3. James Robert [b 1880] who was a brock maker [1901]
  4. Horace
  5. John
  6. Elizabeth Alice [b 1889] who was a half-time cotton  weaver [1901], a cotton weaver [1911]
  7. Mabel [1891] who died in infancy

The family lived at

  • 36 Carrfield, Cornholme [1881]
  • 26 Carrfield, Cornholme [1891]
  • 11 Back Carrfield, Cornholme (when James Robert was head  of the household) [1901]

Living with them [in 1891] was Mary Elizabeth's widowed father Robert Davey [b Norwich 1830] (brick burner).

Robert Bulcock died in Todmorden in 1895

Sarah Elizabeth died in Todmorden in 1901 (aged 48).

Living with them [in 1901] were married sisters Mary, her husband Samuel Sutcliffe & daughter, and Isabella, her husband James Ellis & 3 daughters.

Sons Horace & John died in World War I

Bull ...Ref B344
The entries for people & families with the surname Bull are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Bull Close, HalifaxRef B175
The original house in Bull Close Lane, Halifax is now known as Savile Close.

Owners and tenants have included

On Thomas Day's map of 1827, the name Bull Close is used for the lane which was later known as Haugh Shaw Lane

Bull Close Lane Children's Home, HalifaxRef B1735
Recorded in 1905

Bull Close Lodge, HalifaxRef B1533
Miss Benham's Ladies' Boarding School was here [1830]

Bull Fall, Cragg ValeRef B2628
Area of Cragg Vale

Bull Fields, GreetlandRef B1333

Bull Green, HalifaxRef B215
A busy area of Halifax town centre

Bull Green House, HalifaxRef B579
Textile warehouses occupied the site previously.

The block of 5 ground-floor shops and offices above at Bull Green opened on 28th June 1932. During World War II, there was an air-raid siren on the roof.

Owners and tenants have included

In 2001/2002, it was refurbished as private accommodation. The Headquarters of Pennine Housing are here.

In May 2009, it was one of a number of local Art Deco buildings which were considered for listing

See Bull Green Toilets, Halifax and Queen's Court Apartments, Halifax

Bull Green Post OfficeRef B2608
Recorded in 1887 at 74 Bull Green, Halifax when W. B. Riley was sub-postmaster. Riley was a patent medicine dealer at the same address

Bull's Head Smoke Club, Sowerby BridgeRef B2268
Aka Bull's Head Friendly Smoke Club. They met at the Bull's Head, Sowerby Bridge.

Recorded in 1898, when J. Bennett was President.

In 1899, T. Copley was President.

Recorded in 1900 & 1902.

See Madame Parr

Bull's: John Bull Herbal Remedy CompanyRef B2065
Herbalists established by Prof Fairbairn

Bull PrattRef B1645

Bull RentRef B1224
From around 1672, a sum of money – 6/- or 12/- – was paid to the Constable of Northowram. The money came from 2 farms in the district

Bullace Trees, TriangleRef B397
Aka Bully Trees. Rochdale Road.

19th century house based around a late 17th century building.

In the 17th century, it was the home of a mill manager.

The Rawson family had interests here.

In her journals, Dorothy Wordsworth records visiting the house.

Owners and tenants have included

See Adam Battinson and Bullace

Buller, JamesRef B1469
[1878-1918]
Son of Charlotte & Albert Buller.

In [Q2] 1918, he married Eliza Ann Fearnley in Halifax.

They lived at Lee House, Lee Bridge, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 46th Battalion Australian Infantry (Australian Imperial Forces).

He died 14th September 1918 (aged 40).

He was buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France [Grave Ref IV A 19]

Buller, ThomasRef B1377
[1818-1891] Born in Wellington, Somerset.

He was a weaver [1871] / a carpet weaver [1881].

He married Harriet [1818-1883].


Harriet was born in. Gloucester
 

Children:

  1. Albert [b 1852] who was a carpet printer [1871]
  2. Mary [b 1841] who married Daniel Garnett
  3. Elizabeth [1854-1928] who was a carpet setter [1871] &  married Nathan Sharp
  4. Jane Ann [b 1856] who was a carpet setter [1871, 1881]

The family lived at

  • 68 Portland Place, Halifax [1871]
  • 26 Brinton Terrace, Halifax [1881]

Harriet died 18th March 1883 (aged 65).

Thomas died 27th April 1891 (aged 73).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2480] with their Garnett grandchildren

Bullick, BrianRef B921
[19??-] He was Mayor of Todmorden [1982-1983]

Bullick, Rev BrianRef B3399
[19??-19??]
Minister at
Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden [1970]

Bulling, F. C.Ref B1563
[18??-19??]
Draper and silk
mercer business established at Southgate, Elland in 1881

Bullock, C.Ref B2967
[18??-19??] Bottlers/brewers at New Bank, Halifax.

Mentioned in 18?? as late Charles Young Hanson

Bullock, Rev F. E.Ref B2923
[18??-19??]
Curate-in-charge at
Shade Wesleyan Methodist Church [1909]

Bullock, Rev F. G.Ref B539
[18??-19??]
MA.

Curate-in-charge at Todmorden Parish Church [1909]

Bullock, GeorgeRef B1887
[1844-1???] Born in Skipton.

He was beerseller at the King of Prussia, Halifax [1868] / landlord of the New Bank Tavern, Halifax [1881].

He married Unknown.

He was widowed by 1868.

In 1868, he was living with his widowed sister Susannah Elsworth [b 1828]

Bullock, Linnaeus CarlyleRef B317
[1888-1954] Son of William Bullock.

Born in Halifax [29th November 1888].

He was a wages and cost clerk with William Asquith Limited [1921] / an engineer's wages & correspondence clerk [1939].

In 1890, he married Sarah Allen in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Halifax [12th February 1890]
 

They lived at 22 Beech Hill Terrace, Halifax [1921, 1939]

Bullock, WilliamRef B246
[1853-1???] Born in Hinderclay, Suffolk.

He was a stone delver [1881, 1891] / a newsagent [1901].

In [Q3] 1876, he married Hannah Miranda Helliwll [1856-1???] in Halifax.


Hannah Miranda was the daughter of
Joseph Helliwell
 

Children:

  1. Herbert Darwin [1883-1912] who was a a dyer's  warehouseman [1901]
  2. Ernest Helliwell [b 1884] who was a cabinet maker [1901]
  3. Annie Miranda [b 1886] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
  4. Linnaeus Carlyle
  5. Irving A. [b 1896]

They lived at

  • 10 Taylor's Buildings, Ovenden [1881]
  • New Delight, Northowram [1891]
  • Shop, 77 Booth Town Road, Halifax [1901]

Bullough, J.Ref B3009
[18??-18??]
Of Halifax.

In 1886/1887, he filed a patent for

improved and combined means, method, appliances, and apparatus for ascertaining and determining the relative and the working distance between card flats and card cylinders, or card rollers and card cylinders, of machines for carding fibres

Bulman, TomRef B798
[1885-1919]
Son of Elizabeth & Thomas Bulman.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He died 25th May 1919 (aged 35).

He was buried at Coley Church [2 X 45].

He is remembered on Coley War Memorial

Bulmer & LumbRef B8400
They succeeded Walshaw, Drake & Company Limited at Walshaw & Drake's Mill, Rastrick.

They later moved to a mill in Buttershaw, Bradford

Bulmer, HoraceRef B354
[1894-1915] Son of James William Bulmer.

He was a builder's clerk (assisting father) [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted [10th November 1914], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 7th Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers.

He received training in the use of machine guns – including German weapons – and gained top marks.

He was sent to France.


On 25th September 1915, he took part in an attempt to capture a German machine gun and turn this on the Germans. The team got over the parapet, but one of their number was late and they crouched to wait for him. A bomb burst above their heads and Horace received shrapnel wounds to his right arm, leg, chest & back, and was hit by a rifle bullet which pierced his lungs.

For 2 or 3 days, he and other wounded soldiers lay in the open, covered only by empty sand bags, before being taken to Rouen General Hospital where he made some progress in recovery.

His brother James William, visited him and reported that Horace seemed to be recovering and out of danger.

However, the damage to his lungs caused frequent bleeding and this led to his death in Rouen General Hospital [10th November 1915]

 

The Halifax Courier [13th November 1915] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at St. Sever Cemetery, France [Grave Ref A 14 35].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax

Bulmer, J. WilliamRef B3334
[18??-19??]
Player with
Halifax RLFC [1904]. He won caps for England while at Halifax

Bulmer, James WilliamRef B176
[18??-1???] In [Q2] 1881, he married Hannah Holdsworth in Halifax.


Hannah was the daughter of
Mr Holdsworth She was a dried yeast dealer [1891]
 


Question: James William seems to disappear before 1891, and does not appear on any subsequent census – even though Hannah still appears as married. Does anyone know where he was?

 

Children:

  1. James William
  2. Florence [b 1885] who was a damask fringer [1901], a  mantle saleswoman [1911]
  3. Clara Ellen [b 1886] who was a damask fringer [1901], a  sewing machinist [1911]
  4. Arnold [b 1888] who was a stationer's errand boy [1901]
  5. Horace
  6. Hilda [b 1904]

In 1891, Hannah and the children were living with Hannah's brother James and their siblings.

They lived at

  • 13 Thomas Street South, Halifax [1901]
  • 159 Spring Hall Lane, Halifax [when son James William was head of the household: 1911]

Living with them [in 1911] was Hannah's sister Sarah Ellen Holdsworth [b 1868] (domestic housekeeper) 

Bulmer, James WilliamRef B160
[1881-1936] Son of James William Bulmer.

Born 8th August 1881.

He left school at the age of 10.

He was employed at Smith's Brush Works [1891] / an errand-boy for Timewell Brothers / employed at Scott Brothers / a joiner & builder [1901] / a joiner at Norvell & Mitchell / an improver at T. S. Dodd / a builder & contractor (employer) [1911].

When Dodd retired, Bulmer bought the plant with money which he had saved from football and singing engagements [1905]. Within 3 months, he was employing 25 men. His work included a skating rink in Guernsey [completed in 14 days], the Teddington Picture House, London [completed in 25 days], and a worsted spinning plant at Keighley Mills, Halifax with 2,000  spindles

He was co-founder of Smith, Bulmer & Company Limited.

During World War I, many orders were cancelled and in 1916, the partnership was dissolved. Bulmer continued as sole owner of the business.

He established the Bulmer-Rayon Artificial Silk Company.

Later he was Chairman and MD of Bulmer & Lumb, Prospect Mills, Wibsey.

He was a prominent Liberal in local politics / a popular local singer / President of Halifax Competitive Music Festival / associated with Halifax Rugby Union Club, and as a young man,  played rugby at Thrum Hall for Halifax and was selected to play for  Yorkshire and England

He was knighted [1922].

In 1911, he married Florence Lumb.


Florence was the daughter of James Lumb
 

Children:

  1. son
  2. daughter
  3. daughter

They lived at Park Drive, Bradford [1936].

He died at Heaton, Bradford [26th June 1936]

Bulmer, JohnRef B2578
[1813-18??] Alias Dixon.

At the West Riding Sessions in October 1839, he and William Gaukroger were transported for 7 years for stealing £6 11/- from the person of William Walsh at Skircoat

Bulmer, JohnRef B1279
[1847-1915] Born in Ripon.

He was a tailor [1891] / a workhouse porter [1901, 1911].

He married (1) Mary Ann [1846-1891].


Mary Ann was born in East Riglow, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Thomas Edgar
  2. Harry [b 1871] who was a worsted spinning overlooker  [1891]
  3. Emily [b 1872]
  4. Willis [b 1874] who was a worsted weft hand [1891]
  5. Herbert H. C. [b 1877] who was a brush maker's apprentice  [1891]
  6. Percy

Mary Ann died in Halifax [Q2 1891] (aged 46).

In 1892, he married (2) Elizabeth Hirst [1856-19??] in Dewsbury.


Elizabeth was born in Mirfield.

She was portress at Halifax Workhouse [1901, 1911], a nurse at Halifax Workhouse [1917]

 

Children:

  1. child who died in infancy
  2. Percy Calvert Louis Hirst

They lived at

John died in Halifax in 1915 (aged 69) 

Bulmer, John WilliamRef B1526
[18??-19??]
Partner in
Smith Bulmer & Company Limited

Bulmer, John WilliamRef B1438
[1890-1917] Son of William Bulmer.

He was a wire drawer [1911] / apprenticed to Frederick Smith & Company / employed by Crossley's.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed at the Battle of Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 27).

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

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets

Bulmer, JosephRef B290
[1818-1882] Born in Middleton Lancashire.

He was a coal miner [1871] / a grocer [1881] / a provision dealer in Halifax.

He married Susannah [1812-1895].


Susannah was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Isaac [1850-1867] who was buried with his parents
  2. Ellen [b 1852] who was a mill hand [1871]

The family lived at

  • 17 Hardcastle's Buildings, Southowram [1871]
  • 9 Hardcastle's Buildings, Southowram [1881]

Joseph died 1st December 1882 (aged 64).

Susannah died 16th June 1895 (aged 83).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2420] with James Gledhill [1788-1868] (labourer) 

Bulmer, Percy Calvert Louis HirstRef B1272
[1893-1982] MM.

Son of John Bulmer.

Born in Halifax [21st January 1893].

He was a male learner at General Post Office [1911] / a telegraph clerk at the Halifax Post Office.

He lived at 16 Charlesworth Terrace, Halifax [1917].

In [Q3] 1918, he married Amy Robinson [1892-1977] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.


Amy, of St Augustine's Parish, was born 3rd December 1892, the daughter of William Robinson, foreman
 

Child: Peter R. [b 1924]

During World War I, he enlisted [12th January 1915], and he served as a 2nd Corporal with the 18th Battalion Divisional Signal Royal Engineers.

He went to France as a telegraph operator [May 1915]. He later took up wireless telegraphy, and was attached to the wireless section of the Royal Engineers.

He was awarded the Military Medal [1917] for


maintaining communication by wireless on 20th & 21st October
 

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [8th December 1917].

He survived the War.

Amy died in Shepway, Kent [Q2 1977].

Percy died in Shepway, Kent [Q2 1982]

Bulmer-Rayon Artificial Silk CompanyRef B193
Established by James William Bulmer for the production of artificial silk.

In 1928, it was taken over by British Acetate Silk Corporation and Bulmer was appointed Managing Director

Bulmer, T.Ref B1392
[1???-191?]
He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on Coley War Memorial

Bulmer, Thomas EdgarRef B9002
[1869-1941] Son of John Bulmer.

Born in Ripon.

He was a commercial clerk [1891] / licensed victualler at the General Rawdon, Luddendenfoot  [1906-1917] / landlord of the Griffin, Halifax [1917-1925].

In [Q3] 1893, he married Louisa Aspinall in Halifax.


Louisa, from Mount Tabor, was the daughter of John Aspinall
 

Children:

  1. Charles Edgar [b 1895] who was an accountant's clerk  [1911]
  2. Florence Mary [b 1897]
  3. Muriel Louise [b 1900]
  4. Jessie Aspinall [b 1905]

Thomas Edgar died in Blackpool in 1941.

Louisa died in Halifax [Q1 1961] (aged 89) 

Bulmer, WilliamRef B1807
[1857-1891]
Son of Thomas Bulmer, labourer.

Born in Silsden.

He was a labourer of Park Street, Halifax [1881] / a macadamiser (tarmac worker ?) [1891].

In [Q3] 1881, he married Sarah Scott [1860-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah, of 7 Garden Street, New Bank, Halifax, was the daughter of Thomas Scott, carter
 

Children:

  1. Thomas [b 1883] who was a colour mixer carpet works  [1901], a wire cleaner [1911]
  2. James [b 1885] who was a creeler carpet works [1901]
  3. John William

The family lived at

  • 3 Bethel Court, Garden Street, Halifax [1891, 1901]
  • 4 Hall Street, North Boothtown, Halifax [1911]

William died Q4 1891 (aged 34).

Living with the widowed Sarah & family [in 1901] was her brother Joseph Scott [b 1857] (printer carpet works).

Living with them [in 1911] were brother Joseph Scott [b 1857] (carpet printer) [1911] and nephew Clarence Scott [b 1900]

Bumpstead, W. P.Ref B1178
[18??-191?]
He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

His brother-in-law Rowland Wadsworth Ward also died in the War

Bumstead, WilliamRef B1171
[1867-1919] Born in Ashton-under-Lyne.

He was an iron foundry labourer [1888].

In 1888, he married Sarah Patterson [1866-1943] and in Prestwich, Lancashire.


Sarah was born in Luddenden
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1891]
  2. William Patterson
  3. Albert [b 1895]
  4. Francis John [1897-1947]
  5. Ronald Salthouse [1907-1983]

They lived at

  • 12 James Street, Elland [1901]
  • 59 Langdale Street, Elland [1911]
  • 5 Bedford Street, Halifax [1918]

Bumstead, William PattersonRef B1168
[1894-1917] Son of William Bumstead.

Born in Elland.

He was a gas fitter's apprentice [1911].

On 26th February 1916, he married Cora Ward [1895-1975] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell


Cora was born in Halifax
 

Olive [1917-2006] who married [1954] Edward Alan Bartholomew [1921-1984].

They lived at Commercial Buildings, Skircoat Green.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 25th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in action [19th April 1918].

The Halifax Courier [4th May 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XIII B 3].

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

His brothers brother-in-law & Rowland Wadsworth Ward also died in the War.

On 21st December 1925, Cora married Harry Patterson in Halifax.

They lived at 19 Pulman's Yard, Halifax

Bunce, George PercyRef B445
[1880-1948] JP.

Son of Joseph E. Bunce.

Born in Lightcliffe.

He was a Vice-President of the Brighouse & Rastrick Band / a Liberal Councillor for Hove Edge / Mayor of Brighouse [1942-1944].

On 1st January 1907, he married Sarah Maria Mitchell from Lightcliffe, at Lightcliffe Congregational Church.

He died in Bradford [1st January 1948] (aged 67).

He is remembered on the family grave at Brighouse Cemetery

Bunce, JamesRef B3501
[1824-1???] Born in Sandridge.

He was a labourer.

In 1844, he married Esther Chandler [1811-1???] at St Luke's Church, Middlesex.


Esther was born in Bushey
 

Children:

  1. James [b Hendon 1845]
  2. Elizabeth [b Totteridge 1847]
  3. Mary Ann [Bushey 1849-1916] and is buried at Brighouse  Cemetery with her brother Joseph
  4. Joseph E.
  5. John [b Totteridge 1854]

Bunce, James FarnellRef B646
[1878-1950] Aka Mr Jim.

Son of Joseph E. Bunce.

Born in Ovenden.

In 1911, he owned the Empire Theatre, Brighouse.

In [Q3] 1901, he married (1) Florence Eva Lister [1869-1916] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Amy [b 1903]

In 1919, he married (2) Florence Mabel Greenstreet.

Children:

  1. Joseph Peter
  2. Lionne [b 1922]

Florence Eva & James are remembered on the family grave at Brighouse Cemetery.

See Baby Bunce

Bunce, Joseph E.Ref B216
[1851-1918]

Bunce, Joseph PeterRef B2955
[1920-19??]
Son of
James Farnell Bunce.

The family lived at West Avenue, Lightcliffe [1950s]

BuncesRef B217

Bunch, John TrevorRef B1164
[19??-] Last Headmaster of Heath Grammar School [1984-1985] before it became Crossley-Heath

Bunney, AbrahamRef B3295
[18??-18??]
He was a coal miner of Northowram [1837].

In 1837, he married Martha, daughter of George Scott, at Halifax Parish Church. Martha was widowed by 1881.

Children:

  1. John [b 1840]
  2. Mary Ann [b 1845] who married ?
  3. Thomas [b 1847]
  4. Sarah [1850-1872]
  5. Joseph [b 1856] who was a stone mason [1881]
  6. Hannah [b 1860] who was a worsted weaver [1881]

The family lived at

  • Crow Point, Northowram [next door to Martha's family 1841]
  • 2 Upper Crowpoint, Northowram [next door to Martha's  family 1851]
  • 3 Caledonian Buildings, Northowram [next door to Martha's  family 1861]

In 1881, the widowed Martha and her children were living with her brother John Scott at the Bay Horse Inn, Northowram

Bunney, EzekielRef B3029
[1872-1928]
Son of
John Bunney.

In 1905, he married Alice, daughter of Nathan Culpan, at St Paul's Church, King Cross.

Children:

  1. George [b 1906]
  2. Frederick [b 1915]

Bunney, Harold Percival J.Ref B1721
[1896-191?]
Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served with the 6th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Bunney, JohnRef B70
[1840-1902]
Born at Swalesmoor End, Crow Point, Northowram.

He was a coal miner [1851] / a greengrocer / a Councillor for Halifax North ward [1894].

He travelled around the district, selling his greengrocery from a horse and cart. He later had a number of shops, one in New Bank being known as Bunney's Backside.

In 1863, he married Matilda Hirst [1838-1884] at Halifax Register Office.


Matilda lived at Tripe Hall
 

Children:

  1. Jonas [1860-1920]
  2. Albert Edward [b 1863] who married Florence
  3. Lavinia [1859-1948] who never married and lived at 7A  Clive Street, New Bank, Halifax [1948]
  4. Ezekiel
  5. Martha Hannah [1876-1935] who married Henry Newton

He was buried at Ambler Thorn United Methodist Chapel

Other members of the family were buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount: Lavinia

Bunney, JosephRef B1297
[1852-1914]
A journeyman stone mason of Halifax.

He married Unknown.

The couple were separated, and Joseph lived with his sister Hannah Brear at 105 New Bank, Halifax.

On 20th October 1914, he received a letter threatening proceedings if he did not pay arrears due to his wife.

On 23rd October 1914, his body was found in a dam at Shibden.

At the Inquest, a verdict of drowned himself while of unsound mind

Bunniss, WilliamRef B1385
[1860-1931] Born in Ireland.

He was a cloth finisher [1891, 1901] / employed by Greetland Dye Works.

In 1886, he married Elizabeth Ann [1864-1894] in Halifax.


Elizabeth Ann was the daughter of William H. Stancliffe
 

Children:

  1. Agnes [1886] who died when 13 hours old
  2. George Edward [1888] who when 2 days old
  3. William Henry [b 1888] who was a ledger clerk  [1911]
  4. Benjamin [b 1890] who was a rotary machine tenter [1911]
  5. John [b 1892] who was a drying machine tenter [1911]

They lived at Greetland Edge, Greetland [1891].

Elizabeth Ann died in Greetland [28th February 1894] (aged 30).

Members of the family were living with their grandmother Mary Stancliffe [1901, 1911].

William was living in America [1916].

He died in Greetland [10th June 1931].

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland [Grave Ref: 646]

Bunniss, William HenryRef B1386
[1888-1916] Son of William Bunniss.

Born in Greetland.

He lived with his grandmother Mrs Stancliffe, at Brook Row, Greetland.

He was secretary of Greetland Conservative Club / a member of the Club's billiard team / a member of St Augustine's Hockey Club / a ledger clerk [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted [23rd November 1915] and served as a Private with the 26th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.

He went to France [4th May 1916].

He died of wounds [16th September 1916] (aged 29).

The Halifax Courier [21st October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 8C, 9A & 16A], and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland

Bunting, Rev H.Ref B2895
[18??-1???] In 1891, he and Rev Thomas Hitchon were circuit ministers for the Wesleyan Methodist Chapels at Blackshawhead, Lanebottom, Walsden, Mankinholes, Shade, Springside, Stansfield, Walsden and York Street, Todmorden

Bunting, Rev JabezRef B910
[1779-1852] DD.

He was born in Newton Lane, Manchester [13th May 1779].

Minister of South Parade Methodist Chapel, Halifax.

Assistant Secretary and the Secretary of the Methodist Conference [from 1806]. He was a dominant figure in Wesleyan Methodism. His rôle was criticised in the Fly Sheets Controversy of the 1840s.

On 15th April 1812, the Luddite Samuel Hartley – who had been killed in the attack on William Cartwright's mill at Rawfolds – was buried at the chapel – with Bunting's permission – but Bunting refused to conduct the service and his assistant performed the ceremony.

In March 1839, there was advertised for sale

A splendid portrait of the Rev Jabez Bunting, engraved by S. W. Reynolds, from the original portrait recently painted by Mr Bostock. Size, 16 by 12½

Bunting, James FrederickRef B1606
[1921-1942]
Son of Dorothy Eastburn [née Bray] & George Bunting of Ovenden, Halifax.

He was educated at Halifax Modern School & Halifax Tech / employed by Halifax GPO.

During World War II, he enlisted [1940], and served as a Sergeant with the 70th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He was killed in action in the Middle East [29th April 1942] (aged 21).

He was buried at El Alamein War Cemetery, Egypt [Grave Ref XVIII E 2]

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Bunting, James WilliamRef B1639
[1918-1944]
Son of Bertha & Ernest Bunting.

Born in Rotherham.

In [Q1] 1942, he married Amy Spires in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Allan [b 1943]

The family lived at 8 Clay Street, Hanson Lane, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 17th June 1944 (aged 26).

He was buried at Hottot-Les-Bagues War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref X G 2].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Bunting, Rev William M.Ref B2710
[1???-18??]
Methodist preacher at Halifax [1833].

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

Burdall, L.Ref B1785
[18??-191?]
He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Hipperholme Grammar School

Burdekin, SamuelRef B339
[1836-1907] Son of Mary [1802-18??] & John Burdekin [1794-18??], collecting agent in Stockport.

Born in Stockport, Cheshire.

He was a cotton carder [1871, 1881] / a carding overlooker (cotton mill) [1891] / an overlooker cotton carder [1901].

In [Q2] 1858, he married Alice Atkinson [1837-1894] in Stockport.


Alice was born in Stockport.
 

Children:

  1. Alice [b 1859] who was a cotton frame tenter [1871, 1881]  [1891]
  2. Ann [1861-7th November 1922] who was a cotton frame  tenter [1871, 1881] who was buried with her parents
  3. Christopher [b 1863] who was a cotton stripper & grinder  [1881]
  4. Judith Atkinson (Burdekin) [1865-25th June 1868] who was  born and died at Ashton-under-Lyne, was interred there and is  remembered on her parents' grave
  5. John Samuel [b 1867] who was a cotton piecer [1881]
  6. Harry [b 1871] who was a cabinet maker [1891]

They lived at

  • 99 Woodland Terrace, Northowram [1871]
  • 1 Woodfield House, Northowram [1881, 1891]
  • Old Lane, Halifax [1894]
  • 1 Woodfield House, Northowram [1901]

Living with them [in 1871, 1881] was widowed mother-in-law Judith S. Atkinson [1813-4th December 1887] (housekeeper).

Alice died 30th March 1894 (aged 57).

Samuel Burdekin died 5th July 1907 (aged 71).

The couple were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax with mother-in-law Judith Atkinson

Burdett, ReubenRef B1295
[1857-1910] Son of Sarah [1827-1???] & Mr Burdett of Carr House Lane, Shelf.

Born in North Bierley.

He was a coal miner's hurrier [1871] / a brewer's nightwatchman [1881] / innkeeper at the Bridge Hotel, Greetland [1888, 1891, 1892].

In 1893, a hearing in Halifax Bankruptcy Court, heard that he had kept the Hotel for 4 years, and had lost money during the last 2 years

In [Q4] 1878, he married Elizabeth Ann Oates in Halifax.


Elizabeth was born in North Bierley
 

Children:

  1. John W. [b 1879] who was a woollen mill operative [1891]
  2. Leah A. [b 1880]
  3. Sarah A. [b 1881] who was a woollen mill operative [1891]
  4. Harrietta [b 1884]

They lived at Prospect View, Northowram [1881].

Reuben died in Bradford [Q1 1910] (aged 53) 

Burdett, WilliamRef B1960
[1847-1???] Born in Nottingham.

He was an inn keeper [1881] / a manager [1883].

In [Q1] 1881, he married Sarah Ellen Widdop [1846-1884].


Sarah Ellen was born in Lancashire.

She had a daughter Mary Jane Widdop [b Halifax 1868] (father unknown); Mary Jane was living with Sarah Ellen & William [1881]

 

Children:

  1. James William Widdop [Q4 1883] who died aged 9 hours & was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Infant Plot 1922]

They lived at 36 Lee Bridge, Halifax [1881].

Sarah Ellen died (possibly of perinatal complications) [21st June 1884] (aged 39), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 953]

Burdock, JohnRef B219
[1900-19??] OBE.

From Chiddingfold, Sussex.

In 1921, he worked in London and sold a car – a Packard – to Mary Elizabeth, widow of John Radcliffe Rawnsley, in Halifax. Burdock moved North to look after the car and Mrs Rawnsley employed him as a chauffeur / mechanic, and he stayed in the district.

He was in the Infantry and the Royal Army Medical Corps during World War I / associated with the Boys' Brigade / the Halifax Lads' Club / the Round Table / a representative for George Greenwood & Sons / a Councillor for Halifax South Ward [1943] / Chairman of the Highways Committee when Burdock Way was planned / Alderman / a motor driver [1936] / Mayor of Halifax [1949-1950].

In [Q3] 1920, he married Hilda Ayres in Staines, Middlesex.


Hilda came from Ashford, Middlesex

In 1936, she had a ladies' hairdressing business at 2 King Cross Street, Halifax

 

They lived at 2 Swires Terrace, Halifax [1936].

John received the OBE [1971]

Burdock WayRef B218
The major road and flyover system opened – by Maurice Jagger and John Burdock – on 6th April 1973 to allow Yorkshire-Lancashire traffic on the A58, and Huddersfield-Keighley traffic on the A629 to cross the Hebble and bypass Halifax town centre.

Originally planned in 1947, the final plan was developed in a secret session in 1962. The highway links North Bridge and King Cross Street.

Work started in 1971. A great deal of property on the line of the bypass was demolished, including Akroyd Place School, Elim Pentecostal Church, Hopwood Lane, Halifax fire station, Gibbet Street, Salem Methodist Chapel, North Parade and Salvation Army Citadel, North Parade.

It cost around £4·5 million.

On 1st April 1973, 20,000 people went on the Big Walk to travel the new route on foot.

This was intended to be an inner relief road for local traffic.

Further phases were proposed and then abandoned in 198?. Phase 2 was a dual carriageway ring starting at Northgate and then following Winding Road and Horton Street to Ward's End, then continuing along Carlton Street to King Cross Road, then Brunswick Street and Hall Street to Pellon Lane, then North Parade back to Northgate. There were to be roundabouts at Ward's End, King Cross Street, Pellon Lane and Northgate.

Phase 3 was from Burdock Way at King Cross Street, across Well Head to Huddersfield Road and Albert Park. This was revived in 1980 and abandoned for a second time.

There were objections to the destruction of Well Head Fields.

The road system was named for Alderman Burdock who was chairman of the Highways Committee at the time

Burford, GeorgeRef B1271
[1820-1889] Brother of Richard Burford.

Born in Nympsfield, Gloucestershire.

He was a sawyer [1841] / a weaver [1851] / a knot tier (carpet works) [1861] / a cordial maker [1871] / a weaver [1881].

In [Q1] 1850, he married Mary Ann Tuffley [1825-1897] in Stroud, Gloucestershire


Mary Ann was born in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
 

Children:

  1. Harriet [b 1847] who was a worsted winder [1861] &  married Bernard Hartley
  2. Mary Ann [b 1849]
  3. James [b 1850]
  4. Sarah Jane [1859-1935] who married Frank Ingham
  5. Mary Alice [b 1861] who was a worsted winder [1881]
  6. Henrietta [b 1864] who was a bunting weaver [1881]
  7. Annie Eliza [1867-1922] who was a worsted spinner [1881],  & married Harry Greenaway

They lived at

  • Haley Hill, Halifax [1851]
  • 51 Dean Alley, Halifax [1861]
  • 21 Lister Lane, Halifax [1871, 1881]
23 Lister Lane, Halifax [1871]

Living with them [in 1851] was George's sister Harriet Burford [b 1882] (mill worker).

George died 13th June 1889 (aged 69).

Mary Ann died 25th April 1897 (aged 72).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 841]

Burford, RichardRef B655
[1822-1888] Brother of George Burford.

Born in Nympsfield, Gloucestershire.

He was a weaver [1851] / a carpet weaver [1861] / a retired carpet weaver [1881].

He married Hannah [1826-1890].


Hannah was born in Elland.

She was a weaver [1851]

 

Children:

  1. Sarah Ann [b 1852] who was a worker in a worsted factory  [1871]
  2. (possibly) Joseph [1854-1855]
  3. John William [b 1854] who was a carpet designer [1871,  1881]
  4. Eliza Ann [1856-1941] who was a  worker in a worsted factory [1871], a head knitter [1881] & married  John William Morton
  5. Martha Elizabeth [1859-1913] who  was a carpet setter [1881] & married Cecil Judson Dent
  6. Ann [b 1865] who was a pupil teacher [1881]

They lived at

  • Pollard Street, Halifax [1851]
  • 12 Seedlings Mount, Halifax [1861]
  • 23 Cromwell Terrace, Halifax [1871, 1881]

Richard died 7th July 1888 (aged 66).

Hannah died 7th March 1890 (aged 64).

The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 842]

Burgess & SonsRef B2069
See Mr Hepworth

Burgess, HenryRef B3004
[1813-18??] Born in Marple, Cheshire.

He was master of the British School in Wellington Street, Dukinfield / a school master / a printer and stationer [1861] / a member of a band of intellectuals called the Literary Twelve.

In [Q2] 1848, he married Martha Frost [1815-18??] in Altrincham, Cheshire.


Martha was born in Hurst, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. James [b 1837] who was a printer compositor [1861]
  2. Mary Jane [b 1841] who was a cotton winder [1861] & who  married Joseph Mackintosh
  3. Elizabeth [b 1844] who was a cotton winder [1861]
  4. Harriet [b 1848] who was a cotton throstle spinner [1861]
  5. Martha M. [b 1851]
  6. Charles B. [b 1853]
  7. Miriam [1855-19??] who married James Henry Sellers
  8. Emma [b 1857]

They lived at Wharf Street, Dukinfield, Lancashire [1861]

Burgess, HerbertRef B1770
[18??-191?]
He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial

Burgess, JohnRef B1718
[18??-1869]
In 1845, he established a dyeing business as a small shop in
Snake Hill, Rastrick. The business was taken over by Mr Hepworth.

See John Burgess & Son

Burgess's: John Burgess & SonRef B2354
Dyers established by John Burgess at Calder Dye Works, Rastrick. Recorded in 1874.

In the 1850s, a group of his workers living at Fool's Penny Row, Rastrick set the local co-operative movement in motion.

See John Holdsworth

Burgess, MrRef B7500
[17??-1???] Of London.

He produced the engravings for Edward Jacob's publication The History of the town & parish of Halifax [1789].

Whilst working on the publication, he stayed at a house in New Street, Halifax

Burgess, Robert JamesRef B436
[1864-1920]
Born in Manchester.

On 10th August 1901, he married Mary Ellen Garfitt at Christ Church, Pellon; he was a serving soldier at the time.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 3rd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 13th March 1920.

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [J C 114].

On his death, Mary Ellen received a pension of 15/- per week

Burgess, ThomasRef B1720
One of the trading names of Mr Hepworth

Burgh, John delRef B1369
[13??-1402]
Of Halifax.

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church

Burgham, OliverRef B3331
[18??-19??]
Player with
Halifax RLFC [1911]. He won a cap for Great Britain against Australia while at Halifax

Burgin, Henry HammondRef B1903
[1822-1867] Born in Halifax [12th February 1822].

He was a butcher [1851].

On 28th July 1852, he married Hannah.


Hannah was the widow of
Luke Teal, and a lodging house keeper at Gaol Lane where Henry was living in 1851
 

Henry died 10th May 1867 (aged 45).

Hannah died 8th June 1876 (aged 72).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4255] with Hannah's first husband

Burgin, JohnRef B1209
[18??-19??] The family were members of St Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax.

In [Q1] 1886, he married Annie Hoskins in Halifax.

Children:

  1. an infant [b 1896] who died aged 3 months

The family lived at Hardcastle's Buildings, Old Bank.

The infant was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Burgin, MrRef B1889
[18??-18??]

He married Catherine [1816-1866].

Children:

  1. Timothy
  2. Daniel [1837-18th January 1859]
  3. Patrick [1841-22nd May 1898]
  4. Finton [1842-5th June 1860]

Catherine died 23rd March 1866 (aged 50).

She & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4316]

Burgin, Nathaniel RhodesRef B2853
[1818-1888] Born in Halifax.

He was a chemist and druggist / at 83 Bull Green, Halifax [1851] / at 22 Bull Green, Halifax [1861] / at 26 Bull Green, Halifax [1871].

In 1846, he married Emma Greaves [1822-1867] in Halifax.


Emma was born in Hipperholme
 

Children:

  1. Annie who died 7th May 1849 (aged 7 months), & was buried  with her parents
  2. Elizabeth Ann [b 1851]
  3. Annie [b 1854]

Emma died 2nd September 1867 (aged 45).

The Yorkshire Post & Leeds Intelligencer [7th September 1867] reported her death


On Tuesday, an inquest was held at the Hare & Hounds, Bull Green, Halifax, on Emma Burgin, wife of Mr Nathaniel Burgin, druggist, Bull Green.

On the previous night, at 10.40, as deceased was going up stairs, she slipped backwards and fell to the bottom, fracturing her skull, and causing her death almost immediately. Verdict, "Accidental death."

We understand that on the previous day Mr Burgin had jointly insured the life of himself and his wife for £500

 

Nathaniel died 9th July 1888 (aged 70).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4168]

Burgin, TimothyRef B335
[1836-1889] Son of Mr Burgin

He married Catherine [1842-1865].

Catherine died 24th April 1865 (aged 23).

Timothy died 7th February 1889 (aged 53).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4316] with Timothy's mother & siblings

Burgoyne, ElizabethRef B1025
Pen-name of Mabel Elizabeth Pickles

Burgoyne, IvorRef B2271
[1926-19??]
From Wales. He first appeared on the stage at the age of 13. He appeared around the North of England and in the Isle of Man. He composed and wrote lyrics and several plays, including Reefer Girl. He was a member and a producer of the
Halifax Repertory Theatre Club. He produced a musical version of Alice in Wonderland for the Club. He and Eric Portman were active in arousing public interest when the Grand, Halifax was threatened with closure

Burke, CharlesRef B2726
[18??-1???] A labourer of Southowram Bank.

On 9th November 1878, he was brought up for desertion from the 6th West Yorkshire Militia.

He was fined £10 plus costs, in default 3 months' hard labour

Burke, GeorgeRef B1722
[1860-1925]
Born in Hull.

He was a verger at Halifax Parish Church / a gas engine tenter [1911].

On 15th August 1888, he married Emma Jane Schofield [1863-1935] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. child who died young [before 1911]
  2. Arnold Schofield [b 1889] who emigrated to Australia in  1922
  3. Cyril [1896-1936] who was a metal spinner (copper works)   [1911], a butcher [1935]
  4. Hubert

The family lived at 6 Swires Terrace, Halifax.

Emma Jane died 4th February 1935.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £3,893 7/1d.

Probate was granted to son Cyril

Burke, HubertRef B1450
[1898-1918] Or Herbert.

Son of George Burke.

Born in Halifax.

He was a page boy [1911] / employed by Wright & Wood electrical engineers, in Halifax.

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

He died 21st March 1918 (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 23 & 24], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial

Burke, JamesRef B1942
[1849-18??] Born in Ireland.

He was a mason's labourer [1871].

He married Catherine [1843-1892].


Catherine was born in Ireland.

She was a beer house keeper at the Pineberry Tavern, Halifax [1871, 1881]

 

Children:

  1. John [b 1865] who was a mill hand cotton halifax [1881]
  2. Thomas [b 1867]
  3. George T. [b 1867] who was a mill hand unemployed halifax  [1881]
  4. Mary [b 1869]
  5. James [b 1870]
  6. Mary [b 1870] who was a worsted spinner halifax [1881]
  7. Ann M. [b 1872]
  8. Sarah E. [b 1876]
  9. Catherine [b 1881]

The children were born in Halifax.

James died between 1871 & 1881.

They lived at Pineberry Tavern, Halifax [1871, 1881].

Living with them [in 1881] were lodgers Mary Flaning [b Ireland 1849] (mill) hand & S. J. McAvoy [b Ireland 1828] (joiner) 

Burke, JohnRef B161
[1861-1930] Born in Navan, County Meath, Ireland.

He was an insurance agent [1901] / an insurance agent (Royal Liver Friendly Society) [1911].

He married Ann [1861-1910].


Ann was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Evelyn/Eveline [1893-1915]
  2. Joseph / Joe

In 1913, he married (2) Hx They lived at 15 Woodside Crescent, Boothtown [1901, 1911]

Burke, JosephRef B1724
[1896-1918] Aka Joe.

Son of John Burke.

He was a clerk (architect's office) [1911].

He lived at Woodside Crescent, Halifax.

He enlisted in Halifax [18th November 1912] and served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Dragoon Guards.

During World War I, he served in France [from 15th August 1914]. He was wounded in the ankle by shrapnel [1st November 1914].

after surviving several hot fights without a scratch

but he had a fit, and was sent back to England [12th November 1914] and was discharged [21st April 1915] as unfit for War service suffering from Epilepsy.

He re-enlisted on [15th November 1915] into the 5 Dragoon Guards, but his fits become more regular and was again discharged [1917] with a pension of 13/9d per week.

He died (an army pensioner) [23rd August 1918].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Burke, Malcolm JosephRef B1870
[1898-19??] DSM.

Son of Patrick Leonard Burke.

Born in Brighouse [6th April 1898].

He was a member of St Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax / a cotton warehouse boy [1911] / an apprentice with Fortune & Rushworth.

During World War I, he enlisted [June 1916] (aged 17½), and he served as a Turner with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.

He passed out as a first-class armourer.

He served on HMS Victory VI [from February 1917 to May 1917], then transferred to the Royal Naval Air Service [May 1917] and became an Air Mechanic 1st Class.

In April 1918, he transferred to the Royal Air Force as an Air Mechanic 2nd Class. In October 1918, he joined 219 Squadron. In January 1919, he transferred to the RAF reserve

He was awarded the DSM [1918] for


devotion to duty
 

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [28th September 1918].

Burke, MartinRef B1725
[18??-1916]

During World War I, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment.

He died in the Dardanelles [18th September 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France, and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Burke, PatrickRef B1914
[1???-1854] He was a hurrier at Highfield Colliery

He lived at Pineberry Hill, Halifax and died after falling down the shaft at the coal mine on 11th December 1854

Burke, Patrick LeonardRef B1869
[1865-1944] Born in Sheffield.

He was a cotton packer & warehouse man [1891] / a cotton bundle packer [1901] / a cotton yarn packer [1911].

In 1883, he married Jessie Ann Smithson [1866-1928] in Halifax.


Jessie was born in Manchester
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ellen [1886-1892] (possibly) died in the 1892  smallpox epidemic in Brighouse & Clifton
  2. Herbert Richard [b 1889] who was a cotton reeling  overlooker [1911]
  3. Wilfred Michael [1891-1892] (possibly) died in the 1892  smallpox epidemic in Brighouse & Clifton
  4. Kathleen Mildred [b 1894] who was a cotton reeler [1911]
  5. Francis Leo [b 1896] who was a cotton warehouse boy [1911]
  6. Thomas Edward [b 1897] who was a carpet weaving helper  [1911]
  7. Malcolm Joseph [b 1898] who was a cotton warehouse  boy [1911]
  8. Mary Christine [b 1900]
  9. Wilfred [b 1903]

Mary Ellen was born in Halifax; the younger children were born in Brighouse.

They lived at

  • Bonegate Road, Brighouse [1891]
  • 72 Woodside Place, Haley Hill, Halifax [1901]
  • 50 Woodside View, Haley Hill, Halifax [1911]
  • 9 York Terrace, Akroydon, Halifax

Jessie died Q3 1928 (aged 62).

Patrick Leonard died Q2 1944 (aged 79) 

Burlees, WadsworthRef B327
The name is recorded as Byrehmley [1301] – meaning cottage meadow or clearings  near the cottage -, Burlghes [1393], Burleghs, Burelees [1643], and Burley.

See Burlees House Mill, Great Burlees, and Little Burlees

Burlees Wood, WadsworthRef B601

BurleghsRef B598
Aka Burlees

Burleigh House, EllandRef B3086
Owners and tenants have included

Burley, GeorgeRef B498
[1794-1848] He was a machine maker.

On 14th January 1821, he married Ann Thornton [1792-1868] at St James's Church, Halifax.


Ann was born in Skircoat
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1821]
  2. William
  3. Eliza Ann [b 1831] who married [Halifax Q3 1853]  William Smeeton [1830-23rd December 1856] and (2) [Halifax Q1  1860] George Henry Smithies

They lived at

  • Cavalry Field, Halifax [1841]
  • Gerrard Street, Halifax [1851, 1861]

George died 30th November 1848 (aged 54).

Ann died 20th October 1868 (aged 76).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2042] with son-in-law William Smeeton (ironmonger) 

Burley, JohnRef B3519
[1???-1???]
Dentist at
Harrison Road, Halifax.

William Wade (possibly) served his apprenticeship with Burley

William's sister, Jane, was Burley's housekeeper

Burley, JohnRef B1397
[17??-17??] Of Norland.

In 17??, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Nathaniel Moor

Burley, JosephRef B1842
[1801-1861] Born in Hoylandswaine, Yorkshire.

He was a whitesmith [1841] / a mechanic employing 1 man [1851].

He married Sarah [1802-18??].


Sarah was born in Hoylandswaine, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. George [b 1823] who was a mechanic [1851]
  2. Hannah [b 1825] who was a milliner [1851]
  3. Mary [1828-11th February 1850] who appears as Mary  Egerton on the family grave
  4. John [1829-1st July 1850]
  5. Selina [b 1833]
  6. Sarah Ann [1835-8th May 1854] who was a book sewer [1851]  
  7. Charles [1838-31st July 1853]
  8. Elizabeth [1840-1857]
  9. Eliza M. [b 1843]

They lived at

  • King Cross Road, Halifax [1841]
  • 14 King Cross Road, Halifax [1851]

Joseph Burley died 29th January 1861 (aged 60).

Sarah Burley died 22nd February 1861 (aged 58).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plots 2045] & [2046]

Burley, WilliamRef B346
[1826-1???] Son of George Burley.

In [Q2] 1850, he married Sarah Ann Smith [1824-1852] in Halifax.


Sarah Ann was the daughter of James & Elizabeth Smith
 

Children:

  1. William Charles [b 1852] who was buried with his mother

Sarah Ann died 13th December 1852 (aged 28), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2042]


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

BurmaRef B1366

Burn, Rev Andrew EwbankRef B866
[1864-1927] DD.

He was inducted as Vicar of Halifax on 30th September 1909.

He was later the Dean of Salisbury. He was an authority on the Athanasian Creed and the Te Deum.

He married Celia Mary Richardson


Celia Mary was the daughter of Edward Richardson
 

Burn, John FellRef B1470
[1898-1918]
Son of Jane & John William Burn of Reign Farm, Luddenden.

Born in Penrith, Cumberland.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st RM Bn. RN Div. Royal Marine Light Infantry.

He died 30th September 1918 (aged 20).

He was buried at Sunken Road Cemetery, Boisleux-St Marc, France [Grave Ref III B 7]

Burn Lea, EllandRef B3040
House. This and the neighbouring Ash Lea were demolished for the construction of the A629 road at Elland.

The gate posts remain on the section of Halifax Road between Elland Bridge and the A629

Burnal Bank Farm, Holywell GreenRef B739
Stainland Road. Two 17th century houses with later 19th and 20th century additions. A stone on the facade is inscribed:
GOD BE THIS DWELLING HOUSE WITHIN 1628

Burnell, AlfredRef B531
[1877-1956] Born in Rothwell [29th July 1877].

He was an iron moulder [1902].

In [Q3] 1902, he married Emily Tidswell in Leeds.


Emily was the daughter of
Thomas Tidswell
 

Children:

  1. child
  2. child

The couple died in Leeds: Alfred [4th December 1956]; Emily [28th January 1958]

Burnet, EdwardRef B3444
[17??-18??]
Hatter in Southowram [1783-1798]

Burnett, Charles WilliamRef B1883
[1858-1912] Son of Thomas Burnett.

Born in Halifax.

He was a butcher [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].

In [Q4] 1879, he married Lucy Low Broadbent in Halifax.


Lucy was born in Halifax.

She was a confectioner [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Alice Gertrude [b 1881] who married John Henry  Nelson [b 1877] (carter) 
  2. Fred [b 1885] who was a boot warehouseman [1901]
  3. Ethel May [b 1887] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
  4. Louisa [b 1889]
  5. Winnie [b 1893] who was a hosiery packer [1911]
  6. Harold [b 1898] who was a printer's errand boy [1911]
  7. Amy [b 1902]

They lived at

  • 6 Crossley Terrace, Halifax [1881]
  • 8 Bridge Street East, Halifax [1891]
  • 11 Milton Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 36 Carter Street, Wakefield [1911]

He died 10th April 1912 (aged 54), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4577]

Burnett, Rev GeorgeRef B754
[1734-1793] MA.

Born in Aberdeen, Scotland.

He was called to the ministry and matriculated at Christ Church Oxford, but left because of opposition to his evangelical views. He taught languages in London.

He was curate at Padstow, Cornwall / curate to Rev Henry Venn in Huddersfield [1759]. before becoming Curate at Elland [1762-1793]. and remained there for the rest of his life.

He was a subscriber to the publication of Watson's History.

He was one of the subscribers to the Leeds Infirmary [1782]

Burnett, MaryRef B653
[1755-1797] Daughter of Robert Burnett of Heath, Wakefield. She was housekeeper for Robert Parker and his family at Calico Hall.

In 1786, she married Parker.

She brought her half-sister, Ann, to live at Calico Hall.

She survived her husband by less than a year. She died 26th January 1797 [aged 42]. She left Calico Hall to Ann.

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

Burnett, RogerRef B543
[19??-] Sculptor.

Born in Northowram. He has a studio in the former Sunday School at Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge. His sculpture of a lock-keeper and boy stands on the canal at Sowerby Bridge.

In 2001, Calderdale and Kirklees NHS Trust commissioned Roger to create a sculpture for the Calderdale Royal Hospital, but the Trust suspended the £80,000 commission for the work with the prudish plea that classical sculptures – of 2 naked women – were not appropriate

Burnett, ThomasRef B1901
[18??-1???]

In [Q3] 1854, he married Elizabeth Waddington [18??-1???] in Halifax.

Child: Charles William

Burnham, Charles RichardRef B517
[1872-1915]
Son of
John Burnham.

Born in Halifax [16th October 1872].

He was a labourer for the joiners [1891] / a labourer [1894] / a bill poster [1901] / a slater [1911].

On 10th May 1894, he married Mary Emma Lawton [1872-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary Emma, of Crossley Terrace, Halifax, was the daughter of Isaiah Lawton, delver

Mary Emma was a baker & confectioner [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Ivy Eastwood [b 1907]

The family lived at

  • 17 Holroyd Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 1 Causeway, Halifax [1911]
  • 26 Lilly Lane, Halifax [1915]

Living with them [in 1901] was sister-in-law Cissy Lawton [aged 21] (worsted stock winder).

Living with them [in 1911] were boarders Leonard Lawton [aged 26] (window cleaner) and his wife Lily Emily [aged 25] (mill hand).

He was a member of the National Reserve. When World War I broke out, he joined [8th August 1914] the 4th Battalion West Riding Regiment.

He was killed in action [4th May 1915] whilst carrying rations and water from the headquarters to the trenches.

He was buried at Sailly-sur-la-Lys Canadian Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II C 59].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Burnham, JohnRef B507
[1821-1872] Born in Nottingham.

He was a book traveller [1871] / a commercial traveller.

He married Annie S. [1839-1???] born in Bradford.

Children:

  1. John H. [b 1863] who was a woollen weaver [1881]
  2. Sarah A. [b 1866]
  3. Charles Richard

The family lived at 104 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1871].

John died [Q4] 1872.

After his death, Annie married Henry W. Banham

Burnham, SydneyRef B1686
[1871-1???] Born in London.

He was a stuff printing machine fitter [1891].

In [Q2] 1889, he married Louisa in Halifax.


Louisa was the widow of
James Rawlinson.

She had 6 children by her first marriage

 

Children:

  1. Florence [b 1890]

They lived at Hill Top, Southowram [1891].

Louisa died in Halifax [Q4 1941] (aged 89) 

Burnlea, MytholmroydRef B595
Owners and tenants have included

Burnley, Rev H.Ref B363
[18??-19??] Congregational Minister at Todmorden [1933]. In 1933, he moved to Walton Church, Liverpool

Burnley, JohnRef B1700
[1???-1676]
Of Shelf.

Heywood comments


he lay 11 weeks in great misery almost eaten away with vermin – head in sores
 

He was buried at Coley Church [23rd July 1676]

Burnley, JohnRef B221
[14??-15??] Aka Burley. Like his brother, William, he claimed sanctuary for his coining activities

Burnley Valley, TodmordenRef B2614

Burnley, WilliamRef B222
[14??-15??] Halifax butcher. Brother of John Burnley. On 6th December 1499, he claimed sanctuary for his coining activities

Burns, HarryRef B1732
[1875-1900]
He lived at 67 Hartley Street, Halifax.

He was a regular soldier with 3½ years service, and a cook at Halifax Barracks.

During the South African Wars, he volunteered for service in South Africa.

He died in scarlet fever in Wynberg Hospital, Cape Town [8th June 1900] (aged 25).

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

Burns, JohnRef B1290
[1853-1895] Born in Scotland.

He was a beltmaker (machinery) [1891].

In 1884, he married Louisa Maw [1860-19??] in Ashton-under-Lyne.


Louisa was born in Thelwall, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. Jane [b 1886] who was a spinner in cotton mill [1901], a  printer's bookkeeper [1911]
  2. Louisa [b 1888] who was a doffer in cotton mill [1901]
  3. George [b 1890] who was a printer's compositor [1911]
  4. Marguerite [b 1892] who was a printer feeder [1911]
  5. Robert

They lived at 48 Conway Street, Halifax [1891].

John died in Halifax in 1895 (aged 42).

In 1900, Louisa married John Wilkinson in Halifax.

Sons George & Robert served in World War I. Robert was killed

Burns, JoshuaRef B1692
[1???-18??] He was a chartist in Halifax.

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

Burns, JoshuaRef B326
[1815-1881] Born in Rochdale [15th October 1815].

He was a tailor [1841] / a tailor & draper [1851] / a tailor [1861] / a foreman tailor [1871].

In [Q4] 1839, he married Mary Standeven [1817-1909] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Halifax [30th May 1817]
 

Children:

  1. Ann [b 1842] who was a box maker [1861]
  2. Ellen [b 1850] who was a dress maker [1871], a seamstress  [1881]
  3. Harriet [1848-1918] who was a box maker [1861], a  milliner [1871, 1881] & married Benjamin Firth
  4. Maria who died 14th December 1850 (aged 7 years) 
  5. William Henry [b 1853] who was a piano maker [1871]
  6. Sam Edwin who died 17th March 1857 (aged 2 years & 7  months) 
  7. Mary Emma [b 1858] who was a shop girl [1871]
  8. Emma who died in infancy

The family lived at

  • Bull Green, Halifax [1841]
  • 7 & 8 Long Backside, Halifax [1851]
  • Victoria Street, Halifax [1861]
  • 89 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1871, 1881]

Living with them [in 1881] was grandson Oswald Firth [b 1877].

Joshua died 1st January 1881 (aged 65).

Mary died 23rd February 1909 (aged 91).

The couple & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2918] with Joshua's mother Maria Burns

Burns, Mary ElizabethRef B1476
[1881-19??] Daughter of William Sutcliffe Bourn.

Born in Ovenden.

She was a mill hand in a worsted mill [1891] / a cotton spinner.

On 4th May 1907, she arrived on the USA aboard the Campania. Her destination was Cedarhurst, Long Island.

In 1910, she returned to the USA aboard the Arabic. Her travelling companion was Hannah Elizabeth Ashman. They were both listed as seamstresses. On 3rd May 1910, they disembarked at Ellis Island.

On 25th March 1912, Mary Elizabeth married Robert Holmes in Nassau, New York, USA

Burns, PatrickRef B442
[1872-1917]

During World War I, he served as a Sapper with the Royal Engineers.

He died 6th September 1917.

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [J A 902]

Burns, PatrickRef B1737
[1913-1940]
Born in Gateshead.

He married Unknown.

They lived at 2 Upper Brunswick Street, Halifax.

From 1930, he was a regular soldier and served in India.

During World War II, he served as a Lance Corporal with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 22nd May 1940 (aged 27).

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Burns, RobertRef B1291
[1894-1916]
Son of
John Burns.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Halifax / a member of Holy Trinity Football Club / a brass finisher [1911] / employed by Edward Foster & Son Limited at Woolshops [1914].

He lived at 4 West Hill Terrace, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [December 1915], and served as a Rifleman with the 17th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He died in the Dardanelles [3rd September 1916].

His brother George also served in the War and wrote that

Robert had been shot in the head, and was seen to go into a German dug-out

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 13A & 13B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax

Burns, ThomasRef B2727
[18??-18??] A labourer at Elland.

At West Riding Magistrates' Office, on 18th August 1860, he was charged with stealing wearing apparel valued at 10/- from Edward McGarry, a dyer, with whom he lodged. McGarry had been buying clothing in Halifax, accompanied by Burns. As they returned, they went into a pub and being

not much the better after they had been there 2 or 3 hours

they left and Burns ran off with McGarry's shopping. He later pawned the clothes at Bradford, under the name James Casey of Duncan Street.

Burns was sent to the House of Correction for a month

Burnt Acres Bridge, TodmordenRef B521
Bridge #22 over the Rochdale Canal

Burnt House, TodmordenRef B855

Burnt Stubb, MytholmroydRef B2724
The name for Stubb, Mytholmroyd up to the 18th century

Burrans, William HerbertRef B274
[1868-1940] Born in Lockwood.

He was a tailor & draper's salesman [1901] / (possibly) landlord of the Stag & Pheasant, Brighouse [1905] / licensed victualler at the Paragon Hotel, Huddersfield [1911] / landlord of the Grey Stones, Mixenden [1914] / landlord of the New Inn, Mount Tabor [1916-1919].

In [Q2] 1890, he married Louisa Gawthorp [1867-1945] in Huddersfield.


Louisa was born in Huddersfield
 

Children:

  1. Harry [b 1891]
  2. Fred [b 1892]

Burrell, ArthurRef B2930
[18??-19??] Halifax Antiquarian.

He was instrumental in decoding Anne Lister's journals. He identified the word hope and – with John Lister – used this to go on to e decode and transcribe the journals.

He urged John Lister to burn the papers but Lister refused and buried them in the archives at Shibden Hall.

In the 1930s, when Muriel Green was cataloguing Lister's papers, Burrell told her about Anne's journals and gave her the key to the code

Burrell, William WallisRef B1638
[1871-19??]
Born in Cambridge.

He was a dentist's assistant lodging with Mary Roberts at 44 Hanson  Lane, Halifax [1891] / an artificial tooth maker [1901]. Around 1903, he went into partnership as Young & Burrell.

In 1896, he married Mary Elizabeth Eastwood in Halifax.

They lived at

Burrow & MonkRef B2025
In 1850, James Burrow and Mr Monk began silk spinning at Victoria Mills, Brighouse.

John Cheetham joined the company [1851].

They moved to Prince Albert Mill [1852].

Burrow and Monk gave up the business and Cheetham moved the silk-spinning department to Halifax. He later returned to Brighouse.

In 1864, Richard Kershaw bought the business and moved into the silk industry. The company became R. Kershaw & Company.

Around 1872, the company was dissolved and became Ormerod Brothers & Cheetham,

It later became John Cheetham & Sons

Burrow, ClariceRef B2851
[1847-1889] Daughter of John Burrow.

Born in Leeds.

She emigrated to Rhode Island, USA.

She married Fred Edgeworth, widower of her sister, Mary Jane

Clarice died in the USA in 1889.

She and Fred are buried in Moshassuk Cemetery, Central Falls, Rhode Island, USA

Burrow, HenriettaRef B2849
[1851-1???] Daughter of John Burrow.

Born in Halifax.

In 1875, she married Henri Payot, a Swiss, who was professor of French and German at Bradford Technical College.

Children:

  1. Henri Eugene who was educated at Crossley Orphan School

Burrow, JamesRef B558
[1819-18??] Born in Kendal, Westmorland.

He and Robert Newton, from Lancaster, introduced the silk industry to Brighouse in 1843.

They established a silk-waste dressing business at Clifton Bridge, before moving to Victoria Mills.

The partnership ended in 1845, and Burrow moved to Thornhill Briggs Mill, and then to Walterclough Mill, Southowram.

He later moved to Scotland before returning to set up business in Bailiff Bridge, and Thornhill Briggs.

In 1850, he was a partner in Burrow & Monk.

He married Nancy [1820-1???].


Nancy was born in Brighouse
 

Children:

  1. Taylor [b 1842] who married [3rd April 1861] Maria  Louisa, youngest daughter of John Riley, at Brighouse  parish church
  2. Thomas [b 1845] who was a silk dresser [1861]
  3. Ann [b 1849]
  4. Emma [b 1854]

The family lived at Cliff House, Rastrick [1861]

Burrow, JohnRef B2844
[1812-1875] From Leeds.

He was a stuff-finisher / a worsted dyer, working for Joseph Moxon Kirk & Sons [1849].

In 1834, he married (1) Ann Butterfield [1818-1852].


Ann was the daughter of Mary & Joseph Butterfield, a Leeds whitesmith and bell-hanger
 

Children:

  1. Joseph
  2. William Trubee
  3. Martha Ann
  4. Emily who married [1866] John Bland from Idle
  5. Clarice
  6. Mary Jane
  7. Henrietta
  8. daughter [b 1852]

Ann died (possibly of perinatal complications) [3rd November 1852] (aged 33).

Their youngest child also died before being baptised.

In 1857, he married (2) Elizabeth [18??-1864].


Elizabeth (née Gill), was the widow of Mr Jennings
 

Children:

  1. Edwin [b 1860]
  2. child
  3. child
  4. child

Only Edwin survived.

Elizabeth died of tuberculosis in 1864.

John moved to Bradford.

His son, William Trubee, was manager of S. & L. Margerison dye works in Bradford, and in 1873, he and his father were given an interest in the business.

John became General Manager, and William Trubee took over after his death.

They lived at 3 Kirk's Yard, Old Lane, Halifax [1849, 1861].

John died 3rd October 1875 (aged 63).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2061]

Burrow, Joseph ButterfieldRef B2846
[18??-1???] Son of John Burrow.

Born in Leeds.

He was a bookkeeper.

In 1858, he married Sarah [18??-189?].

Children:

  1. Trubee
  2. child
  3. child

They lived at

  • Raglan Street, Halifax [1861]
  • 6 Green Hill Terrace, Halifax
  • 12 Park View, Halifax
  • 46 Salisbury Place, Halifax

In 1898, after his wife's death, he emigrated to Rhode Island, USA

Burrow, Martha AnnRef B2845
[1842-1925] Daughter of John Burrow.

Born in Leeds.

She worked for Joseph Moxon Kirk & Sons until her marriage.

On 6th November 1859, she and her cousin, Sarah Ann Burrow, were subject to a shocking assault which scandalised Halifax

On 23rd November 1859, Martha Ann married Samuel Henry Dalzell from Kendal.

The marriage may have been to save Sarah Ann's good name

In 1911, the widowed Martha Ann was living with her granddaughter Dorothy Dalzell Tetley at 50 Hyde Park Road, Halifax.

She died in Halifax [Q2 1925]

Burrow, Mary JaneRef B2850
[1849-1887] Daughter of John Burrow.

Born in Northowram.

In 1877, she married Fred Edgeworth.

Mary Jane died 3rd November 1887 (aged 38).

She & her infant son John Percival. were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2061]

After her death, Fred emigrated to Rhode Island, USA.

Fred married Clarice Burrow, Mary Jane's sister.

Burrow, Sarah AnnRef B1273
[1838-1909] Born in Leeds.

On 6th November 1859, the 22-year-old Sarah Ann and her cousin, Martha Ann Burrow, were subject to a shocking assault which scandalised Halifax.

In 1861, she was a servant for Jane Elizabeth & Lavinia, the daughters of John Ackroyd, who lived at 5 Savile Row, Halifax.

On 3rd June 1862, she married Isaac (Thomas) Smithies at Halifax Parish Church.


He is (possibly) the same man who played an heroic rôle in the assault on the girls
 

Thomas died in 1896.

After his death, Sarah Ann took over as landlady of the Rose & Crown, Elland [until December 1896].

On 26th April 1898, Sarah Ann married William Robinson Hitchen [1825-1905] at Halifax Parish Church

She died at Savile Road, Halifax [12th December 1909].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £144 2/-.

Probate was granted to her son Herbert Edward Smithies

Burrow, T. H.Ref B1726
[1???-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Halifax

Burrow, TrubeeRef B2848
[1873-1???] Son of Joseph Butterfield Burrow.

Born in Halifax.

He emigrated to America. He was manager of the Glenark Knitting Company [1898]. In 1898, his father also emigrated to America

Burrow, William TrubeeRef B2847
[1839-1???] Son of John Burrow.

Born in Leeds.

He attended Barkisland Grammar School [1851].

He was a member of the 3rd Yorkshire West Riding Rifle Volunteers,

He was a clerk with Joseph Moxon Kirk & Sons [1853] / manager at their Bowling works in Bradford [1858].

He was manager of S. & L. Margerison dye works in Bradford, and, in 1873, he and his father, John, were given an interest in the business. John became General Manager but died shortly afterwards, and William Trubee took over and held the position until 1879.

In 1871, he married Janet Gunn from Sunderland. They adopted 3 daughters.

In 1880, the family emigrated to Pawtucket, USA.

He worked with the New York Dyeing & Printing Company [May 1880], at Arlington Mills, Massachusetts [1882], and at W. F. & F. C. Sayles's Glenlyon Dye Works, Saylesville  [1883]

Burrows ...Ref B74
The entries for people & families with the surname Burrows are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Burrwood Court, StainlandRef B623
Residential development in the former Burrwood Mill, Stainland

Burt, Rev J. PatchettRef B2773
[18??-19??]
Of Manchester.

Minister at United Methodist Free Church, Sowerby Bridge [1900, 1902].

See John Ainley

Burt, Roy Thomas NelsonRef B1742
[1921-1943] Son of Margaret Elizabeth & Frank Ernest Burt. His father was interned in Germany.

He was a refugee from Guernsey.

His brother lived at 28 Hampden Place, Halifax.

During World War II, he enlisted [June 1940] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion with the King's Shropshire Light Infantry.

He died 24th April 1943 (aged 22).

He was buried at Massicault War Cemetery, Tunisia [Grave Ref V D 17].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Burt's: T. Burt & Sons LimitedRef B2783
Halifax

Burton, BenjaminRef B3156
[1830-1???] Cab proprietor and driver in Halifax [1891].

He married Mary [1835-1???] from Northumberland.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth A. [b 1856]
  2. Sarah [b 1859]
  3. Henry [b 1871] who was cab driver [1891]

The family lived at Melvyne Cottage, Savile Road [1891]

Burton's, BrighouseRef B2838
A branch of Montague Burton Limited, tailors, was one of a parade of shops built on the site of the Prince Albert, Brighouse and Zingo Nick.

The foundation stone is dated 1934.

The premises later became the Yorkshire Electricity Board, the Abbey National Building Society, and Coral Betting

Burton-Chambers, John AlecRef B1562
[1921-1971] Born 31st July 1921.

He married Betsy.


Betsy was born 15th August 1920
 

John died Q3 1971 (aged 50).


John's burial place is not yet known.
 

Betsy died 1st February 2013.

She was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: NB-A4]

Burton, ColinRef B271
[1935-2009] Born 13th September 1935.

He married Margaret [1936-2008].


Margaret was born 1st March 1936
 

Children:

  1. Jeanette
  2. Ian

Margaret died 25th July 2008 (aged 72).

Colin died 5th June 2009 (aged 73).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: NR-F7]

Burton, FrankRef B146
[1894-1916] Son of Thomas Burton.

Born in Chesterfield.

He was killed in World War I in 1916

Burton, George WilliamRef B1701
[1855-1911] Son of Benjamin Burton, publican.

Born in Thorn Street, Wakefield [2nd September 1955].

He was a policeman [1882] / a policeman in Ripponden [1883] / a police constable [1891] / a retired policeman [1901] / a police pensioner [1911].

After having served in the police force [1882-1898], he retired on a pension of £25 1/10d per year.

On 19th April 1883, he married Mary Jane Gibson at Elland Parish Church.


Mary Jane, of Ripponden, was born in Kirby Moorside, the daughter of
John Gibson
 

Children:

  1. Edith Alice [1884-1971] who was a cotton card room doffer  [1901]
  2. Maud [1885-1952] who was a cotton card room engine tenter  [1901], a cotton card room hand [1911]
  3. George Arthur [1886-1938] who was a cotton spinner piecer  [1901, 1911]
  4. Ann Elizabeth [1888-1975] who was a half-time cotton  twiner [1901], a cotton twiner piecer [1911]
  5. John Benjamin
  6. Mary Jane [1891-1950] who was a cotton twiner piecer  [1911]
  7. Frederick [1893-29th April 1934] who was a fire-lighter  maker [1911] & was buried with his parents
  8. William [1898-1899] who was buried with his parents
  9. Martha Emma [1904-1998]

They lived at

  • Bog Green, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield [1891]
  • Ripponden Old Bank Bottom, Barkisland [1901]
  • 20 Victoria Square, Ripponden [1911]
  • 20 Back Lane, Ripponden [1917]

George William died 25th August 1911.

Mary Jane died 12th August 1915 (aged 55).

Members of the family were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden: George William [29th August 1911]; Mary Jane [14th August 1915]

Burton's, HalifaxRef B413
A branch of Montague Burton Limited, tailors, was built at 18-24 Old Market / 2-4 Princess Street in 1932 on a site previously occupied by Lipton's grocers. It opened on 7th October 1932.

Like many Burton's buildings, the first floor was a billiards hall, and the second floor was a skating rink – later the Empress Ballroom.

In 198?, it was converted to a McDonald's restaurant.

In May 2009, it was one of a number of local Art Deco buildings which were considered for listing

Burton, Rev JohnRef B1618
[1???-1???] Wesleyan minister at Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Henrietta Jane Anne who married [16th June 1853] Josiah Thomas Blowers

Burton, John BenjaminRef B1600
[1889-1917] Son of George William Burton.

Born in Farnley Tyas.

He was a cotton twiner piecer [1911].

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

He was killed in action [30th September 1917].

The Halifax Courier [20th October 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Larch Wood (Railway Cutting) Cemetery, Belgium [Sp Mem A 35].

He is remembered on Ripponden War Memorial

Burton, Rev LeonardRef B1128
[1???-1633] Curate at Heptonstall [1632-1633].

He, his wife and son were victims of the local outbreak of the plague which began in 1631

Burton's: Montague Burton LimitedRef B1282
A chain of clothes shops known throughout Britain.

There were local branches at

Burton, MrRef B1603
[1???-18??]
He established business as manufacturer of cardboard boxes. The business was later taken over by
Jones & Son

Burton, Rev PhilipRef B563
[1904-19??] He served at Mirfield, at Pontefract, and at Marton, and was Chaplain to the Forces [1943-1946] before becoming Vicar of Southowram [1954-1959]. In 1959, he was appointed vicar of Aberford

Burton, ThomasRef B223
[16??-1731] He was rector at Lofthouse before becoming Vicar of Halifax [1712].

On 7th July 1713, Queen Anne called for a day of thanksgiving in celebration of the Treaty of Utrecht and the end of the War of Spanish Succession, and Burton preached a 16-page sermon based on Psalm 46.

He was buried in the chancel at the church

Burton, Rev ThomasRef B924
[1771-1837]
MA.

He was Assistant Curate at Southowram [1793] / Assistant curate at Halifax [1799] / Vicar of Rastrick for 36 years [1801].

He died 6th May 1837 (aged 66).

He was buried at Rastrick Church in the Chancel of the Church [13th May 1837].

There is a memorial to him in the Church

Burton, ThomasRef B145
[1854-1921] Born in Chesterfield

He was a clog maker [1885].

On 25th December 1885, he married Martha Habergham in Kidsgrove.


Martha was the daughter of
John Habergham
 

Children:

  1. Mary Emily [b 1887]
  2. Rosamond Jessie [b 1888]
  3. Harry [b 1890]
  4. Maud Adelaide [b 1892]
  5. Frank
  6. Arthur [b 1897]
  7. Tom [b 1898]

The children were all born in Chesterfield

Burton, WilliamRef B307
[1809-1883] Born in Alverthorpe.

He was a band box manufacturer [1866] / a hat box manufacturer [1871] / a box manufacturer [1881].

He married Ann [1812-1888].


Ann was born in Ossett
 

Children:

  1. Sarah [b 1842]
  2. Annie [b 1845]
  3. George [1848-1873] who was an ironmonger
  4. Hannah Elizabeth [b 1849]
  5. Edward [1850-1882] who was a draper
  6. William [1853-1866]

They lived at

  • Halifax [1871]
  • Milton Street, Halifax [1881]

William died 13th February 1883 (aged 74)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2462] with the children (

Ann died 2nd December 1888 (aged 76)  and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1157], her husband is mentioned on the headstone

Burtonshaw, HenryRef B2874
[1???-1???]
From Lincolnshire.

Around 1851, the family moved to Halifax. He was a greengrocer in Halifax [1871]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Sarah Annie Elizabeth [1851-1899] who married John Riley
  2. Mary Jane [b 1852]

Burtonwood, Rev JohnRef B662
[1???-16??]
Curate at
Lightcliffe [1634-1647].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Mary [1635-1637]

He later was Curate at Padiham

Burwood, SouthowramRef B564
Owners and tenants have included

Bus stationRef B367
See Brighouse Bus Station, Elmwood Bus Garage and Halifax Bus Station

BusbieRef B1194
A lifeboat which took part in Todmorden's Lifeboat Saturday event. It was a self-righting vessel built in 1887. It was 34 ft long. Between 1887 and 1898, it was stationed at Irvine. Later, it was at Fleetwood. Between 1898 and 1909 it was used as a demonstration boat

Buses & trams: BrighouseRef B2639

Buses & Trams: Elland & West ValeRef B2641

Buses & trams: HalifaxRef B59

Buses & trams: Hebden BridgeRef B2642

Buses & trams: TodmordenRef B2637

Busfeild, Currer FothergillRef B2394
[1777-1832]
Or Busfeild. Of Cottingley.

Son of Johnson Atkinson.

On 12th February 1805, he married Sarah Ferrand [1783-1854].


Sarah Ferrand was the daughter of John Ferrand of Stockton-upon-Tees, and sister of Edward Ferrand of St Ives, Bingley
 

Children:

  1. Jane Ferrand [1806-1824]
  2. William
  3. Sarah Dale [1807-1825]
  4. Katharine Maria
  5. Walker
  6. Currer [1812-1848]
  7. Johnson Atkinson
  8. Elizabeth Octavia
  9. Mary Anne [1816-1817]
  10. Caroline [1817-1846]
  11. Emily Lucinda [b 1819]
  12. Anne Isabella [1820-1824]
  13. Benjamin Ferrand [1822-1843]

Busfeild, ElizabethRef B2599
[17??-1798]
Daughter of William Busfield or Busfeild of Ryshworth Hall, Bingley.

She married Johnson Atkinson

Busfeild, Elizabeth OctaviaRef B839
[1815-1865] Or Busfeild. Daughter of Currer Fothergill Busfeild of Cottingham.

Born in Bingley.

After her father's death, she and her sisters – Caroline and Emily Lucinda – took the surname Busfeild-Ferrand.

She married Thomas William Rawson.

She died a year after her husband

Busfeild, Rev Harcourt Norris TorrianoRef B2304
[1811-1876] BA.

Or Busfeild.

Son of Johnson Atkinson Busfeild.

Born 5th December 1811.

He was educated at Worcester College Oxford [1834], and served at Bangor [1836] before becoming Vicar of Coley [1838-1847].

In 1837, he married (1) Margaret Hay McLeod.


Margaret was the daughter of Archibald Norman McLeod
 

Children:

  1. Harcourt [1841-1878] who became a doctor
  2. Catherine Isabel [1843-1906] who was born in Peterhead,  Scotland
  3. Mary Susanna Forbes [184?-1849] who died in infancy of  scarlet fever
  4. Margaret Farquharson [b 1844] who married [1871]  William Fraser Cordiner
  5. Charles Francis [1847-1849] who died in infancy of  scarlet fever

Margaret died in 1849.

On 5th January 1850, he married (2) Catherine Morgan [1815-1876] at the Parish Church, Killinkere, Cavan, Ireland.


Catherine was born in Canterbury, Kent [26th April 1815], the daughter of Mary & John Morgan, an officer with the British Army
 

The marriage was registered in Aberdeen [December 1849], and in County Cavan, Ireland [5th January 1850].

In 1851, they were living in Barnyards Cairney, Scotland.

They both died in Scotland: Catherine in January 1876, and Rev Busfeild in March 1876

Busfeild, JaneRef B2600
[1781-1818]
Daughter of
Johnson Atkinson.

On 27th October 1803, she married Charles Jones, a major in the 18th Hussars.

Children:

  1. Charles William
  2. Jane
  3. Elizabeth
  4. Isabella
  5. Caroline

Busfeild, Rev Johnson AtkinsonRef B838
[1775-1849] DD.

Or Busfield.

Son of Johnson Atkinson.

On 18th July 1798, he married (1) Mary Susannah Priestley.


Mary was the daughter of Joseph Priestley
 

Children:

  1. William
  2. Charles [b 1804]
  3. John Lea [1806-1810]
  4. Harcourt

On 21st August 1820, he married (2) Charlotte Mary Irving [1791-1886].

He died in 1849.

In 1851, the widowed Charlotte Mary was a landed proprietor living at Savile Terrace, Halifax with visitor Eliza Crawford [aged 28] (gentlewoman) 

Busfeild, Johnson AtkinsonRef B2602
[1814-1882] JP.

Son of Currer Fothergill Busfeild.

Born in Bingley [7th January 1814].

He was a solicitor / treasurer of the County Court / JP for the West Riding.

He and Edmund Minson Wavell were involved in the formation of the Halifax, Bradford & Keighley Insurance Company.

On 10th November 1832, he married Mary Elizabeth Priestley at Gretna Green.


Mary was the daughter of John Priestley
 

Children:

  1. Johnson Atkinson [1833-1838]
  2. Currer Fothergill [1834-1839]
  3. Mary Skelton [1836-1916]
  4. William
  5. Sarah Ferrand [1841-1854]
  6. Caroline Christiana [1842-1901]
  7. Louisa Emily [1845-1912]
  8. Johnson Atkinson [1853-1859]

His niece Sarah Harriette Lilla Ferrand came to live with them.

John died at Upwood, Morton [19th September 1882].

Mary Elizabeth died at Leyburn [18th March 1894]

Busfeild, Katharine MariaRef B2603
[1810-1883] Daughter of Currer Fothergill Busfeild.

In 1831, she married (1) Charles Priestley.

In 1842, she married (2) Edward Pellew Davies [1814-1880].

She died in Lambeth, London

Busfeild, WalkerRef B3373
[1811-1855]
Son of
Currer Fothergill Busfeild.

He was a solicitor [1851].

On 19th October 1841, he married Emma Broderip [1819-1902] at Weymouth.

Children:

  1. Emma [1842-1877]
  2. Walker [1843-1881]
  3. Gertrude Agnes [1846-1917]

His niece Sarah Harriette Lilla Ferrand left her parents as a minor and came to live the family for a time

Busfeild, Rev WilliamRef B2598
[1802-1878]
Son of
Johnson Atkinson Busfeild.

On 21st September 1830, he married Sarah Bond [18??-1885].


Sarah was the daughter of Rev Charles Frederick Bond
 

Children:

  1. William
  2. Mary

Busfeild, WilliamRef B2739
[1809-1889] Son of Currer Fothergill Busfeild.

On 1st May 1831, he married Sarah, daughter of Captain John Priestley, at Bradford Parish Church.

Children:

  1. William [1831-1865]
  2. Sarah Harriette Lilla [1832-1908] who married [6th  June 1855] Edward Hailstone

In 1837, when his mother Sarah [née Ferrand] inherited the property of her brother Edward, William became her manager.

In 1839, he took the name William Busfeild Ferrand when he inherited the St Ives estate at Bingley. Charlotte Brontë declined an invitation to the Grange.

When he succeeded to his mother's estate, he dropped the name Busfeild, becoming known as William Ferrand. His motto

Justus Propositi Tenax

and the arms of Ferrand were registered in 1890.

He was a Conservative politician. He was described as

a man of intemperate language and Young England views

He was MP for Knaresborough [1841-1847] and MP for Devonport [1863-1865]

Busfeild, WilliamRef B3374
[1838-1927]
Son of
Johnson Atkinson Busfeild.

When he inherited the St Ives Estate at Bingley, he changed his name to William Ferrand [1890]

Busfield, Edward CharlesRef B1897
[1872-1949] Born in Bradford.

He was an assistant to a worsted manufacturer [1911].

On 9th July 1902, he married Mary Agnes Bailey at Saint Mary the Virgin, Illingworth.


Mary Agnes was the daughter of
Robert Bailey
 

They lived at 11 Norwood Terrace, Shipley [1911].

Edward Charles died in Rotherham [Q4 1949] (aged 77) 

Busfield, JosephRef B689
[18??-18??]
Mohair spinner of Walmer Place Bradford.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Grace Harriet who married Edgar Deighton Brook
  2. Annie Louisa [1870-1937?] who married Cyrus Barker

The 2 daughters married 2 brothers

Bush, George W.Ref B2254
[1946-] The 43rd president of the USA had roots in Halifax.

David Glover believes that both his parents were descended from people who originally hailed from the Halifax district.

As reported in the Courier some time back, on his father's side, he may be descended from Jonathan Fairbanks by the following family line:

  * Jonathan Fairbanks
  * Mary Fairbanks who married [1726] Richard Bush

David Glover believes that, on his mother's side, George Bush, was descended from Joanna Boys and her family, and from Matthew Mitchell and his family.

Another possible forebear is John Prescott of Sowerby

Bush, HerbertRef B1135
[1895-1???]
Illegitimate son of Louisa Bush of Denholme Gate Road, Hipperholme.

Born 19th October 1895.

Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [27th March 1899]

Bush, RobertRef B1370
[1921-1942]
DFM.

Son of Margaret & John Bush of Halifax

He was educated at St George's School, Sowerby Bridge / employed at Halifax Railway Station.

He lived at 54 St Augustine's Terrace, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the 142nd Squadron Royal Air Force.

He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.

He died 27th July 1942 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 79], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Bush, Thomas OwenRef B1409
[1918-1943]
Son of Lydia & Robinson Bush of Clifton.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He died 10th July 1943 (aged 25).

He was buried at Syracuse War Cemetery, Sicily, Italy [Grave Ref II A 14]

Bush, Walter GeorgeRef B1763
[1881-1916]
Born in Snettisham, Norfolk.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child

The family lived at Old Town, Hebden Bridge.

During the South African Wars, he served with the Norfolk Regiment.

He was a police constable with the West Riding Constabulary at Old Town [for 4 years].

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 21st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment.

He died 25th October 1916 (aged 35).

He is remembered on Wadsworth War Memorial and a Memorial Service was held at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Bushell, AlbertRef B1597
[1899-1918] Son of Thomas George Bushell.

Born in Huddersfield.

He was a part-timer / worsted setter [1911] / employed by John Crabtree & Sons at Salterhebble Mill.

During World War I, he enlisted [February 1917] and served as a Private with the 4th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment.

He was hit by a machine gun bullet, and died before reaching the dressing station [15th April 1918].

The Halifax Courier [11th May 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Mont Noir Military Cemetery, St. Jans-Cappel, France [Grave Ref I E 13].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, and on the Roll of Honour at Blackley Particular Baptist Church

Bushell, Rev Christopher JosiahRef B1233
[1826-1886] Born in Wyre Piddle, Worcestershire.

For 30 years, he was Perpetual Curate at Barkisland [1856, 1874].

He married Eliza [1816-1885].


Eliza was born in Leek, Staffordshire
 

On 15th May 1869, his sister-in-law, Miss Selina Porter, was killed at North Dean Station

Bushell, Thomas GeorgeRef B1677
[1870-1926] Born in West Derby, Liverpool.

He was a brown earthenware manufacturer [1901] / an earthenware bowl maker [1911].

In 1892, he married Mary Dodd [1873-1928] in Wrexham.


Mary was born in America
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ellen [b Rhos, Wales 1896] who was a woollen weaver  [1911]
  2. Edward Thomas [b Castleford 1897] who was a worsted  doffer [1911]
  3. Albert
  4. Frank [b 1906]
  5. Annie E. [b 1906]
  6. Morris [b 1909]

They lived at

  • 48 Laund Road, Lindley, Huddersfield [1901]
  • 46 South Lane, Blackley, Elland [1911]
  • 24 Myrtle Road, Elland [1918]

Bussell, Rev Frederick GeorgeRef B1237
[18??-19??]
MA.

He was senior curate at Leamington before becoming Vicar of Stainland [1882]. He left in 1893 to become vicar of Tolleshunt Knights, Kelvedon, Essex

See Rev Harry Villiers de Aranjo Cowper

Bussey, Rev O.Ref B1319
[19??-19??]
Minister at
Steep Lane Baptist Church, Sowerby. In 1941, he moved to Edinburgh.

In 19??, together with J. W. Edwards and Rev Harold Knight, he published a translation of Karl Barth's work entitled Church Dogmatics, the Doctrine of Creation

Bussey, WilliamRef B697
[1886-1952] Born in Halifax [1st November 1886].

He was a silk dresser [1911] / a coal merchant [1926] / a carting agent [1928] / a haulage contractor [1934].

On 3rd November 1906, he married Edith Robinson [1886-1916] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Eva [1907-1999]
  2. Phyliss [1909-1979]
  3. William Charles Bussey
  4. James Edward [1913-1995]

On 12th April 1919, he married Annie Elizabeth Proud [1889-1969] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Alfred P. [b 1920] who died aged 6 months

They lived at

  • 6 Potters Fold, Pule Hill, Boothtown [1911]
  • 19 New Bank, Halifax [1926]
  • 40 Winding Road, Halifax [1928, 1934, 1952]

William died in the Halifax General Hospital [7th January 1952]

Bussey, William CharlesRef B2531
[1910-1988]
Son of
William Bussey.

Born in Halifax [27th November 1910].

He was a coal merchant at 40 Winding Road, Halifax.

In [Q2] 1940, he married Ada Thorp in Halifax.

Children:

  1. William Malcolm

Butcher, Rev EdmundRef B1628
[17??-1???]
He trained at Daventry before becoming Minister of
Sowerby Congregational Church [1788]. After 6 months, he moved to London

Butcher, EdmundRef B225
[1757-1822] A Unitarian minister at Sowerby who published many sermons, hymns and devotional texts

Butcher, GeorgeRef B2579
[1804-18??] At the West Riding Sessions in October 1839, he and Adam Riddle were imprisoned for 3 months for obtaining meat by false pretences at Brighouse, with intent to cheat William Pollard

Butcher, John ArthurRef B527
[1891-19??] He was a carpet presser.

On 5th August 1915, he married Florrie Mallinson at St Anne's Church, Southowram.


Florrie was the daughter of
Hugh Mallinson
 

Butler ...Ref B751
The entries for people & families with the surname Butler are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Butler's: Butler Machine Tool CompanyRef B1991
Manufacturers of machine tools, and shaping and planing machines. The business was founded by James Butler at premises in Weymouth Street, Halifax, in 1868.

In 1880, the company moved to Victoria Iron Works, Halifax where a foundry was installed.

During World War I, the company produced shell cases and lathes for boring guns.

In 1917, the Mile Thorn Works opened for the production of a wide range of machines including lathes and planing machines.

In the 1920s, when business slumped, the company diversified into producing toffee-making machines and machines for stuffing hassocks

In 1937, officers of the company included Charles Butler, G. M. Butler, and Jack Butler.

The Adelaide Street foundry closed in 1962.

In 1966, business was taken over by the B. Elliott Machine Tool Company.

In 1992, they merged with Asquith's to become Asquith Butler.

See Arthur Dwyer

Butler's: J. Butler & CompanyRef B2080
Manufacturers of engineers' and machine makers' tools.

Originally Dennis & Butler, the business became J. Butler & Company around 1879/1880.

Recorded in 1921.

Later partners included H. E. Hodgson

Butler's: John Butler & SonsRef B2289
John Butler's Blanket Shop was advertised at 12 Northgate, Halifax [1892].

Underclothing manufacturers at Globe Works, Halifax [1905]

Butt, Dame ClaraRef B297
[1872-1936] Popular concert singer.

Born in Shoreham, Sussex [1st February 1872].

Sir Edward Elgar composed much material for her, including Sea Pictures.

In 1900, she married Kennerly Rumford.

On 13th February 1919, she appeared in a concert at the Victoria Hall with her husband and Dame Nellie Melba. She appeared again on 20th January 1925.

She was a visitor to Lower Cragg Hall, Cragg Vale

She died 23rd January 1936

Butter & CompanyRef B2869
Linen drapers at Northgate, Halifax [1809]

Butter Cross, HalifaxRef B1158
The butter cross is recorded in Southgate in the early 19th century

See Market Cross, Halifax

Butterfield ...Ref B1587
The entries for people & families with the surname Butterfield are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Butterfield, DavidRef B434

Butters, George HenryRef B2961
[1870-19??] Son of Richard Butters, iron moulder.

Born in Oakengates / St George's, Shropshire.

He was an iron moulder of Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1890] / a moulder [1891] / a grocer & baker (own account) [1901] / a baker (employer) [1911] / a baker at Stannary Bakery, Halifax [1936].

George Henry & his sons played with the Salvation Army Band.

In [Q3] 1890, he married Ada Robertshaw [1870-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Ada, of Gibbet Lane, Halifax, was the daughter of Thomas William Henry Robertshaw, bootmaker
 

Children:

  1. Arnold [b 1892] who was a baker [1911]; he served in  World War I and was wounded in the conflict
  2. William [b 1896] who was born in Wisconsin, USA, and was  a baker [1911]; he served in World War I and lost a leg in the  conflict
  3. Herbert Cyril
  4. Emma [b 1901]

They lived at

  • 16 Violet Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 6 Green Lane, Halifax [1901]
  • 4 & 6 Green Lane, Halifax [1911]
  • the Bungalow, Well Head, Halifax

Butters, Herbert CyrilRef B1435
[1898-1917] Son of George Henry Butters.

Born in Halifax.

He was a baker working in the family business [1911].

He, his father & brothers played with the Salvation Army Band. Herbert played the solo horn.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with D Battery 113th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died of wounds [23rd July 1917] (aged 19).

The Halifax Courier [11th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Dickebusch New Military Cemetery Extension, Belgium.

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 5 & 9], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and (possibly) at King Cross Cemetery.

His brothers, Arnold & Willie also served in the War.

Butters, Rev WilliamRef B1257
[18??-19??]
Wesleyan Minister at Walsden.

Recorded in April 1911, when he performed a burial at Walsden Parish Church

ButterworthRef B278
Area of Norland. Watson suggests that the name may be derived from the Old English bode [a dwelling], and this may be linked to Ladstone Rock.

It is more likely that the name uses the element worth and means enclosure with rich pasture

Butterworth ...Ref B46
The entries for people & families with the surname Butterworth are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Butterworth's Bobbin Works, TodmordenRef B257
High Street. Bobbin manufacturer established by Thomas Butterworth around 1837

Butterworth End, NorlandRef B120
House built around 1570 by Otwell Bynns. It has been extended.


Question: Could this be the same Butterworth End which is listed as being a part of the Shibden Hall Estate?

 

Owners and tenants have included

See Upper Butterworth

Butterworth Lane Ends, SowerbyRef B4701
In 1722, Elkanah Horton gave the property to Sowerby Church.

It is now known as The Glebe, Sowerby

Butterworth's: W. ButterworthRef B2621
Bottled ale and porter dealers at Horton Street, Halifax.

Recorded in March 1884, when they were mentioned in bankruptcy proceedings.

Bottlers and wine and spirit merchants at 268 King Cross, Halifax [1936]

Button, ArthurRef B518
[18??-19??]
Brother of
Isaac Button.

He worked at Soil Hill Pottery.

See Sam Bradley

Button, IsaacRef B2811
[1840-1905]
Born in Otley. He worked at the Fountain pottery in Liversedge. In 1881, he was living in Dewsbury and ran a business as a garden pot manufacturer employing 6 workers.

He bought the Soil Hill Pottery in 1897. Around 1900, he rebuilt the pottery a little lower down the hillside.

The business remained in the Button family until Isaac Button retired in 1965.

In 186?, he married Sarah [1838-1???].

Children:

  1. Arthur [b 1866]
  2. Emily [b 1869]
  3. George [b 1871]
  4. David [b 1873]
  5. Frances [1876-1952] who married William Bancroft
  6. Sarah [b 1879]

Button, IsaacRef B226
[1903-1969] He took over the family business at Soil Hill Pottery.

A silent film dated 1964 showing Isaac Button at work in the pottery can be seen at the Yorkshire Film Archive website.

He retired in January 1965. He was the last potter and died in 1969

Buttress Bank, Pye NestRef B974
Area of Pye Nest.

See Edward Richardson

Buttress Brink, Hebden BridgeRef B769
Aka Wapping. A multiple-occupancy collection of 15 dwellings built by John Greenwood around 1820.

It stood on the left-hand side (going up) at the foot of The Buttress on the site of an earlier inn.

There were a large number of small apartments for the workers in the local mills.

In 1851, over 70 people are recorded in the building.

In 1967, the dwellings were considered unfit for human habitation and – despite popular protest – they were demolished. Only the retaining wall marks the site.

See Birkenhead, Lavena Saltonstall and Spanish City

The Buttress, HeptonstallRef B99
The steep and narrow cobbled road through Heptonstall was an important 17th century packhorse route from Halifax and Hebden Bridge to Colne and Burnley, Lancashire.

In 1781, Rev Thomas Twining wrote

Over Hepton Bridge, on the top of a monstrous hill, is perched the town of Heptonstall, the first part of the road up to it having the appearance of an absolute perpendicular. Our business was, happily, with the valley

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

See Buttress Brink, Hebden Bridge, Hebden Bridge Straw Race and Hebden Bridge Old Bridge

Butts Green Barn, WarleyRef B2780
The barn and stables are attached to Far Littlemoor House, Warley

Butts, SouthowramRef B894
A strip of land that runs from the main road to Pasture House Farm, passing alongside St Anne's in the Grove, Southowram Graveyard.

See Butt

ButtstonesRef B157
Natural rocky outcrop above Todmorden

Buxton, Charles RodenRef B618
[1875-1942] Born in London.

Attorney. He was called to the bar in 1902.

He travelled widely.

In 1914, he went to Bulgaria with his brother Noel and was shot through the lung by a Turkish assassin, but survived.

In 1920, he was secretary to a Labour Party delegation to the Soviet Union, and described this in his book In A Russian Village [1922].

He was President of the British Esperanto Society.

He was Labour MP for Elland [1929-1931], but was defeated by Thomas Levy in 1931 and 1935.

In [Q3] 1904, he married Dorothy Frances Jebb in Cambridge.

He and Dorothy were members of the Society of Friends.

He left most of his estate to charity

The BuzzerRef B796
An illustrated monthly magazine published by J. Samuel Jowett. First published in 1878.

See Local Newspapers

Buzzer & Whistle Nuisance [1873]Ref B6760
On 8th May 1873, there was an enquiry at the Halifax Union Workhouse, Gibbet Street into the Buzzer & Whistle Nuisance at Halifax.

The Halifax Corporation had insisted on their suppression some time earlier, but the Local Boards allowed the use of buzzers and whistles in their own district.

More than 60 owners and occupants of property in Halifax signed a petition against the use of steam whistles and buzzers by the mills in various parts of the district.

Amongst those who spoke for the complainants were

BychestonehirstRef B340
An early name for the Beestonhirst estate of the Royds family.

John Royde of Bychestonehirst is mentioned in 1490

Bycliffe, RippondenRef B1267
Owners and tenants have included

Byclough, MytholmroydRef B768
Owners and tenants have included

Byfield, JamesRef B1824
[17??-18??]
Cotton spinner at
Jumb Mill, Lumbutts [1801]

Byng, W.Ref B3531
[18??-19??]
Recorded in The Tradesmen's Advertiser of 1874, where he had a family boot and shoe establishment at 51 St James's' Road, Halifax

Bynns, OtwellRef B389
[16??-16??] Built Butterworth End

Byrde, Owen Richard AugustusRef B1163
[1881-1936] MA.

He was Headmaster of Heath Grammar School [1916-1935].

In [Q3] 1910, he married Lesley Weddell in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Children:

  1. Richard George
  2. (possibly) Rachel [b 1917]

On medical advice, he retired in 1935.

They lived at Goytre, Monmouthshire

Byrde, Richard George de FerRef B1745
[1914-1941]
BA.

Son of Owen Richard Augustus Byrde, headmaster of Heath Grammar School.

Born in Newcastle.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School & Queen's College Oxford.

During World War II, he served as a Captain with the 1st Battalion Welsh Regiment.

He died 27th May 1941 (aged 26).

He was buried at Suda Bay War Cemetery, Greece [Grave Ref 7 B 10].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates

The Byrne familyRef B1906
Brighouse family who were involved with St James's Church

Byrne, AnitaRef B824
[18??-1909]
She married
William Swinden Barber

Byrne, Anne Maria CammRef B325
[1843-1920] Daughter of Henry Byrne.

Born in Whaley, Derbyshire.

She and her sister Charlotte lived at Slead Hall, Brighouse [1901].

She laid the foundation stone for St Chad's Church, Hove Edge [1911].

In 1913, a Miss Byrne of Brighouse was one of the subscribers to The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

She never married.

She died 16th January 1920 (aged 76).

She was buried at Brighouse Cemetery with her sister Charlotte

Byrne, CharlotteRef B814
[1836-1921] Daughter of Henry Byrne.

She and her sister Anne Maria Camm, lived at Slead Hall, Brighouse [1901].

In 1913, a Miss Byrne of Brighouse was one of the subscribers to The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

She died unmarried at Slead Hall [5th September 1921] (aged 84).

She was buried at Brighouse Cemetery with her sister Anne Maria

Byrne, HenryRef B1637
[1803-1879] Born in Liverpool.

He was a wire manufacturer employing 21 hands [1851] / a card manufacturer in Brighouse [1861] / a wire merchant [1871].

On 21st September 1829, he married Mary Elizabeth Camm in Hartshead.


Mary Elizabeth was born in Clifton, the daughter of
Samuel Camm
 

Children:

  1. Samuel Henry [1830-1892] who was a card maker's  apprentice [1851] & died in Kensington
  2. Ann [b 1832]
  3. Mary Elizabeth [b 1834] who married Rev Richard Haking
  4. Charlotte
  5. Frances [1838-1895] who never married & was buried at St  Martin's Church, Brighouse
  6. Anne Maria Camm

In 1861, daughters Ann, Charlotte & Frances were living with their father and were shown as proprietors of houses.

They lived at

Mary Elizabeth died in Halifax [Q1 1852].

There is a memorial to her in St Martin's Church, Brighouse.

Henry died in Alrewas, Staffordshire [3rd January 1879].

He was buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Byrne, MrRef B1964
[1830-18??] Born in Ireland.

Around 1849, he married Isabella [1831-1887].


Isabella was born in Dublin, Ireland
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1849] who was a cab driver [1871]
  2. Peter [b 1852] who was a worsted mill worker [1871]
  3. Joseph [1855-1874] who was a worsted mill worker [1871]  
  4. Charles Edward [1857-1890] who was a worsted mill worker  [1871]
  5. Michael [b 1859] who was a worsted mill worker [1871], a  cotton piecer [1881]
  6. Mary [b 1862] who was a woollen twister [1881]
  7. Lawrence [b 1862] who was a cotton piecer [1881]

The children were born in Dublin.

They lived at 15 Middle Street, Halifax [1871, 1881].

Isabella was a widow by 1871.

She died 2nd June 1887 (aged 56).

She & the children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1036]

Byrne, Samuel HenryRef B1330
[1830-1892] Born in Liverpool; baptised 21st September 1830.

He was a wire manufacturer in Brighouse / a partner in Ramsden, Camm & Company / a founder trustee of the Brighouse & Rastrick Temperance Brass Band  [1881]

On 9th August 1864, he (possibly) married Eliza Hodgkinson at St James's Church, Piccadilly, London.


Eliza was the daughter of Francis Hodgkinson of Queen's Gardens, Hyde Park, London
 

They lived at 80 Holland Road, Kensington, London.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1892.

He was buried at Kensal Green Cemetery

Byrne, ThomasRef B581
[1844-1911] Born in Halifax.

He was a house painter [1901].

In [Q1] 1880, he married Ellen Thorpe [1850-1914] in Halifax.


Ellen was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Edith [b 1884] who was a worsted weaver [1901]
  2. Joseph Thorpe (Byrne) [1887-1st June 1945] who was a  worsted bobbin pegger [1901] & was buried with his parents

They lived at 5 Whitby Street, Halifax [1901].

Thomas died 21st November 1911 (aged 67).

Ellen died 15th August 1914 (aged 64).

Members of the family were buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel

Byrron, RobertRef B1162
[15??-1629]
His name is variously spelled Biron, Birron, Burron, and Byron.

Headmaster of Heath Grammar School [1603-1629].

On 16th October 1604, he married Grace Deane



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