| Faber, George Stanley | Ref F901 |
He was educated at Hipperholme Grammar School and University College Oxford. He became a clergyman and writer of theological works
| Faburn, Mr | Ref F1224 |
Heywood recorded
Mr Faburn vicar of Rodwell was found dead in his bed Saturday morning Dec. 24. 1681, he had been a dreadful drunkard, had broken his leg, fought with Mr Nettleton, was crusht, wanted conveniences, shut up lockt in his house, dyed in debt – there was great riding for it, [the living]
| Factories, Mills & Works | Ref F18 |
| Factory King | Ref F4 |
| Facula [No 4825] Masonic Lodge | Ref F1178 |
Recorded at the Masonic Hall, St James's Road, Halifax [1937]. They met on the second Tuesday of the month [1937].
Masters and members of the Lodge have included
| Faff & Fuffen Band | Ref F47 |
There were subsequently many ensembles who adopted the name, such as McCarty's Prize Band
| Fag-Ash Lil | Ref F301 |
Dave van de Gevel writes
She was of small stature, always pushing an old pram and was a regular at Halifax Bus Station on Saturday nights, begging people for 6dFor a cup of tea, loveIf you refused, the verbal torrent of foul language would follow very loudly.
I believe she lived in an old house at Blackwall.
I have seen her pushing the pram through Lightcliffe, picking up cigarette ends from the gutters.
She disappeared and, after some years, a skeleton was found in the hot waters of a cooling tower at the old power station.
It was rumoured to be that of Lil
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| Fairbairn, Prof | Ref F688 |
In 1905, he ran the John Bull Herbal Remedy Company from his home at 6 Beacon Hill Road, Bank Top, Southowram, and a School of Physical Culture next to the Theatre Royal at Ward's End, Halifax
| The Fairbank family of Halifax | Ref F998 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Lenore Frodsham
| Fairbank, Christopher | Ref F636 |
He was a dyer's crabber [1911].
In [Q3] 1893, he married Catherine Male Holdsworth [1870-1954] in Halifax.
Catherine was born in Upper Greetland
Children:
They lived at Wall Nook, Barkisland [1911].
Sons John & William died in World War I.
Christopher died 12th February 1949 (aged 81).
Catherine died 7th April 1954 (aged 84).
Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland
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| Fairbank, Francis Oliver | Ref F287 |
He was a quarryman [1901] / landlord of the Hawk, Barkisland [1930-1937].
On 8th April 1901, he married Ada Brooke [1876-1954] at Christ Church, Barkisland.
Ada was born in Barkisland [29th December 1876]
Children:
Francis Oliver died 3rd June 1946.
Ada died 15th February 1954.
They both died at the Top o 'th' Town farm, Barkisland.
They were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland
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| Fairbank, Frank | Ref F286 |
Landlord of the New Rock, Barkisland [1939-1947]
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| Fairbank, Fred | Ref F72 |
Born in Barkisland.
He was a cotton spinner of Scarr Top, Greetland [1890] / a cotton spinner [1891, 1901] / a cotton operative [1911].
In [Q1] 1890, he married Mary Hannah Sykes [1868-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary Hannah, of Outlane, Stainland, was the daughter of Edmund Sykes, woollen spinner
Children:
They lived at
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| Fairbank, Fred | Ref F637 |
Born in Elland.
He was a member of Holywell Green Congregational Church / a drying machine tenter [1901] / a drying machine tenter (dye works) [1911] / employed at Greetland Dye Works.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [17th March 1917] (aged 34), just 2 days short of his having been in the Army for a year, during which time he gained the reputation of being an effective bomb thrower.
The Halifax Courier [14th April 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont, France [Grave Ref IV C 40].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Greetland Liberal Club, on the Memorial at Holywell Green Congregational Church, and on the Memorial at Saint Andrew's Church, Stainland
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| Fairbank, George | Ref F648 |
Born in Greetland.
He was a woollen cloth weaver [1911].
During World War I, he enlisted [4th January 1915], and he served as a Driver with 19th Div. Ammunition Col. Royal Field Artillery.
He served in France for almost 3 years.
He was killed in action [19th April 1918] (aged 27).
His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [25th May & 1st June 1918].
He was buried at Reninghelst New Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref V C 6]
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| Fairbank, John | Ref F561 |
On 28th January 1565/6, he married Jane Bannester in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Snaith
| Fairbank, John | Ref F204 |
He was a weaver [1851] / a fancy woollen weaver [1861].
He married Hannah [1815-1878].
Hannah was born in Barkisland.She was a weaver [1851] / a fancy woollen weaver [1861]
Children:
They lived at
Hannah died 24th February 1878 (aged 63).
John died 4th April 1878 (aged 71).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/163]
| Fairbank, John | Ref F705 |
Born in Greetland [22nd November 1893]
He was a cotton spinner [1901].
During World War I, he served as a Stoker 2nd Class with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Monmouth.
He was killed in action [1st November 1914] (aged 21) when his ship sank with all hands off the coast of Chile at the Battle of Coronel.
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 3], on the Memorial at Krumlin Methodist Sunday School, Barkisland on Barkisland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Christ Church, Barkisland, and on the Memorial at Wall Nook Primitive Methodist Chapel
His brother William also died in the War
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| Fairbank, Jonathan | Ref F480 |
| Fairbank, Joseph | Ref F32 |
Born in Barkisland
He was an errand boy [1851] / a cotton twister [1871, 1881, 1891].
In [Q2] 1863, he married (1) Matilda Briggs [1839-1879] in Halifax.
Matilda was born in Barkisland
Children:
Matilda died 28th January 1879 (aged 40).
In [Q1] 1879, he married (2) Ellen Balmforth [1840-1896] in Halifax.
Ellen was born in Halifax
Children:
Ellen died 25th January 1896 (aged 56) They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was niece Mary H. Fairbank [b 1860] (nurse).
Joseph died 24th February 1919 (aged 77).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/164]
| Fairbank, Sam | Ref F223 |
Born in Barkisland.
He was a platelayer of Scarr Top, Greetland [1880] / a plate layer [1881] / a labourer [1891] / a general labourer [1901] / a road labourer (Urban District Council) [1911].
In 1880, he married Hannah Shepherd [1853-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Hannah, of Holywell Green, Greetland, was born in Goldsborough, near Knaresborough, the daughter of Francis Shepherd, farmer
Children:
They lived at
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| Fairbank, William | Ref F560 |
On 28th June 1562, he married Isabella Horton in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at Snaith.
He died after 12th January 1579
| Fairbank, William | Ref F635 |
Born in Greetland.
He was a cotton spinner [1901].
During World War I, he enlisted in Elland and served as a Private with the 15th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed in action in the Western European Theatre [18th May 1917].
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4], on the Memorial at Krumlin Methodist Sunday School, Barkisland, on Barkisland War Memorial, on Barkisland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Wall Nook Primitive Methodist Chapel
His brother John also died in the War
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| Fairbanke, George | Ref F996 |
On 23rd December 1623, he and his illegitimate daughter Anna were executed on the Gibbet.
Watson's extract from the Register Books at Halifax records the execution as
George Fairbanke, perditissimus nebulo, vulgo vocatus Skoggin, ob nequitiam. Anna, ejusdem Georgii Filia spuria, ambo meritissime ob furtum manifestum decollatiGeorge Fairbanke, most depraved scoundrel, commonly called Skoggin, on account of his villainy. Anna, illegitimate daughter of this George, both most deservedly beheaded on account of crimes of which they were clearly guilty
| The Fairbanks family of Lightcliffe | Ref F596 |
See Brockwell, Sowerby Bridge, Fairbanks surname and Fairbank family of Halifax
| Fairbanks, Edmund | Ref F220 |
| Fairbanks, Edward | Ref F534 |
On 5th November 1582, he married Mary Mitchell [bapt 1556] at Halifax
| Fairbanks, George | Ref F537 |
Son of Gilbert Fairbanks by his first marriage.
On 10th May 1551, he married (1) Sybil Wade.
Children:
On 15th February 1574, he married (2) Jenet Mawde.
Child: 10. Abram [bapt January 1576; d April 1576].
George was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
| Fairbanks, George | Ref F404 |
In 1592, he married Mary, daughter of Richard Farrer, at Heptonstall.
Children:
| Fairbanks, Gilbert | Ref F451 |
In 1569, he would not pay the stipend of the minister or curate at the chapel in Sowerby.
In 1527, he married (1) Janet [1507-1536] or Jennet [1515-1582].
Child: George
In 1538, he married (2) Jenet [1518-1579] in Halifax.
Children:
He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
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| Fairbanks, Hugh | Ref F532 |
Baptised 1550.
On 28th March 1578, he married Jane Mitchell [b 1557] in Halifax.
Child: Robert
They lived at Snaith
| Fairbanks, John | Ref F535 |
In 1503, he married either Margaret or Isabel [1482-1547].
Child: Gilbert
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| Fairbanks, John | Ref F133 |
| Fairbanks, John | Ref F539 |
On 2nd April 1578, he married (1) Margaret Symmes [1560-1592].
On 6th August 1593, he married (2) Isabel Stancliffe [1558-1597].
On 28th August 1598, he married (2) Ellen Parker [1572-1643] from Colne
He died in Thornton-in-Craven
| Fairbanks, Jonathan | Ref F440 |
On 20th May 1617, he married Grace Smith in Halifax.
Around 1635, they emigrated to America. In 1636, they were living in Dedham, Massachusetts.
The family were possibly forebears of US president George W. Bush
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| Fairbanks, Mary | Ref F541 |
Born 18th May 1558 in Halifax.
She married Richard Saltonstall
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| Fairbanks, Susan | Ref F441 |
She was the second wife of William Wade
| Fairbridge, John Armstrong | Ref F796 |
He was a printer – linotype operator at newspaper office [1911].
Around 1893, he married Margaret [1871-19??]
Children:
The children were born in Sunderland, Durham.
The family lived at
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| Fairbridge, John Bertram | Ref F527 |
He was a clerk – bookseller and newsagent [1911] / a clerk at the Equitable Bank, Silver Street.
During World War I, he enlisted in London [November 1915], joining the Army Cyclists, then and he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was officially posted as missing after a charge at Fricourt, Somme and assumed to have died [7th July 1916].
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 Mary's Church, Halifax, and on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society
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| Fairburn, Abraham | Ref F680 |
He married Unknown.
Children: sons including
When he died, his sons took over the business
| Fairburn's: Abraham Fairburn & Sons | Ref F741 |
On Abraham's death, his sons took over the business.
In 1824, the partnership was dissolved and Charles Fairburn became sole proprietor. On Charles's death [1827], the business was carried on by his widow and children, notably Edward.
In 1850, they operated Kirklees Mill.
In 1878, they occupied part of Victoria Works, Rastrick.
In 1890, they expanded into the adjoining Calder Vale Mill, Rastrick. In 1894, they bought the whole mill and combined Victoria Works, Rastrick and Calder Vale Mill, Rastrick.
The business eventually became Edward Fairburn & Sons
| Fairburn, Charles | Ref F682 |
On his father's death, he and his brother took over the family business – Abraham Fairburn & Sons. In 1824, he became sole proprietor.
He married Unknown.
Child: Edward
| Fairburn, Edward | Ref F458 |
At the age of 13, he took an interest in the family business – Abraham Fairburn & Sons. He later became proprietor.
He was head of Edward Fairburn & Sons.
He patented many inventions for the woollen industry including
A device for carding wool &c The single stripper The traversed groove condenser doffer The divided plate condenser doffer
He lived at Obelisk Grove, Clifton.
He was active in local affairs in Clifton. He was Highway Overseer for Clifton.
He was Regimental Sergeant-Major of the 2nd West Yorkshire Yeomanry.
He married Unknown.
Children:
| Fairburn's: Edward Fairburn & Sons | Ref F764 |
| Fairburn, Frederick William | Ref F95 |
Inquest before George Dyson, Esq.Yesterday, at the York Tavern, Langfield – on the body of FREDERICK WILLIAM FAIRBURN, age two years, who was accidentally scalded to death by falling into a tub of boiling liquor in the yard of one James Suthers of Todmorden.
Verdict – Accidental scalding
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| Fairburn, George | Ref F570 |
He was a corn miller & dairyman [1901] / a corn miller [1911].
In [Q3] 1884, he married Mary Jane Williams [1864-19??] in Sculcoates.
Mary Jane was born in Cherry Burton, Yorkshire
Children:
They lived at
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| Fairburn, John | Ref F673 |
He worked as a card maker in the family business – Edward Fairburn & Sons. He was a representative for the firm in the Manchester, Rochdale, Bradford, Leeds and Huddersfield markets.
He was elected Councillor in the Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893. He lived at 12 Church Street, Brighouse
| Fairburn, John | Ref F4900 |
He was a card maker [1911].
In [Q2] 1889, he married Ada Parker? [1864-19??] from Halifax.
Child: Margery [b 1897]
They lived at 7 Wellholme, Brighouse [1911]
| Fairburn, Joseph | Ref F639 |
He was a wire drawer of Bridge End, Rastrick [1813].
On 18th October 1813, he married Hannah Hoyle [1794-1868] at Elland Parish Church.
Hannah was born in Rastrick
Children:
Joseph died at Rastrick [6th April 1853].
Hannah died at Rastrick [22nd September 1868].
He was buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [Grave Ref: V25]
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| Fairburn, Joseph | Ref F571 |
Born in Darley, Yorkshire.
He was a horseman on a farm in Pool, Leeds [1911] / a farm worker at Clay Pits [1915].
He lived at 79 Old Lee Bank, Halifax [with his parents 1911].
During World War I, he enlisted [August 1915], and he served as a Gunner with A Battery 133rd Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He served in Gallipoli, and was in the Suvla Bay evacuation. He served in Egypt and in France.
He was killed in action [7th August 1916] (aged 25).
The Halifax Courier [2nd September 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France [Grave Ref I F 3].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Fairburn, Martha | Ref F857 |
| Fairclough, Edwin | Ref F415 |
He married Rhoda [1832-1908].
Edwin died 15th September 1876 (aged 46).
Rhoda died 18th November 1908 (aged 76).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2003]
| Fairclough, Rev Joseph Wright | Ref F428 |
He lived at 13 Aked Road, Halifax [1837]
| Fairclough, Samuel | Ref F1069 |
| Faircroft, Norwood Green | Ref F278 |
| Fairebanke, William | Ref F536 |
In 1492,
he took land of the soil and waste of the lord, in Sowerby, to hold according to the custom of the manor
He married Unknown [1455-15??].
He died after 22nd April 1514
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| Fairfax, Ferdinando | Ref F865 |
Son of Thomas Fairfax and father of Thomas Fairfax. He was a Parliamentary general during the Civil War.
| Fairfax, Sir Thomas | Ref F866 |
| Fairfax, Thomas | Ref F867 |
He was a Parliamentary commander-in-chief during the Civil War.
See Battle of Marston Moor, Old Bank, Samuel Priestley and Rev Jonathan Schofield
| Fairfield House, Halifax | Ref F842 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Fairlea Mill Company Limited | Ref F778 |
The company closed in the 1980s
| Fairless, Michael | Ref F140 |
| Fairs | Ref F61 |
| Fairview, Barkisland | Ref F1250 |
| Fakes, Thomas | Ref F1085 |
He became a chauffeur [domestic] at Halifax.
In 1887, he married Mary Ann Hanson [1854-19??] from Greetland, in Halifax.
Child: George [b 1890] who was a brass finisher [1911]
They lived at 19 Savile Road, Halifax [1911]
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| Falcon, John | Ref F1331 |
He married Hannah [1772-1837].
Child: Margaret [1819-1881] who married Joseph Whiteley
They lived at White Lee, Scammonden.
The couple were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Dean Head: John [27th September 1842].
Probate records show that John left effects valued at £300.
There is a transcription of the epitaph [number 111] in Alan Shaw's CD Monumental Inscriptions in the Ripponden Area
This & associated entries use material contributed by Mark Andrew & Derrick Habergham
| Falcon Laundry Company Limited | Ref F784 |
Established in the 19th century.
Managers of the company have included
A 1900 advertisement announced
Carpet Cleaning & Bed Cleaning by Machinery
The business closed in the 1950s.
See Falcon, Salterhebble and Ramsden's Baths, Rastrick
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| Falcon, Rev Thomas | Ref F1165 |
He was Curate of Leeds / Vicar of St Bartholomew's, Dean Head.
He lived in Halifax and was a subscriber to the publication of Watson's History.
He married Elizabeth, daughter of John Barron,
Children:
They lived at White Lee, Scammonden [1841].
Thomas & Elizabeth were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Dean Head. There is a transcription of the epitaph [number 112] in Alan Shaw's CD Monumental Inscriptions in the Ripponden Area
| Falcon, Rev Thomas | Ref F1330 |
Born at Barkisland.
He was educated at Sidney College Cambridge [1789] / Vicar of St Bartholomew's, Dean Head / retired Vicar [1841].
He died at Scammonden.
He was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Dean Head [6th March 1843]. There is a transcription of the epitaph [number 112] in Alan Shaw's CD Monumental Inscriptions in the Ripponden Area
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| Falkingham, Harry | Ref F844 |
He was a member of Square Congregational Church, Halifax / educated at Holy Trinity School / a player with Brighouse Rangers & Halifax Vandals / a moquette weaver with Holdsworth's.
In [Q4] 1936, he married Florence Harrison in Halifax.
Child: son
They lived at
During World War II, he enlisted [September 1939], and he served as a Lance Bombardier with the 68th Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery.
He served for 2 years in Ireland.
He was killed in action in Normandy [17th July 1944] (aged 31).
He was buried at Fontenay-Le-Pesnel War Cemetery, Tessel, France [Grave Ref V C 3].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Fall Lane Railway Bridge, Sowerby Bridge | Ref F590 |
| Fall Lane well, Hartshead | Ref F452 |
| Fall Spring Woods, Stainland | Ref F7 |
There are remains of Iron Age boundary walls in the woods.
| Faller, Dr Bernard Anthony | Ref F155 |
He qualified at Leeds Dental School in 1951.
His son, Bernard Anthony Faller, was also a dentist
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| Faller, Dr Bernard Anthony | Ref F599 |
Like his father, he was a dentist. He qualified at Leeds Dental School in October 1958.
He lived and practised at 1 Aked's Road, Halifax from the 1950s until the building was demolished in 1969 when he moved to Number 21-23 Aked's Road
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| Falling Royd | Ref F8 |
| Falling Royd Bridge, Hebden Bridge | Ref F402 |
| Falling Royd, Hebden Bridge | Ref F99 |
| Fallingroyd Bridge, Hebden Bridge | Ref F100 |
| Fallingroyd, Hebden Bridge | Ref F1198 |
The name is recorded as Falgerode [1250], Fallougherode [1387], Fallandrode [1403], Falgynroyd [1491], Fallonroid [1644], and Fallingroide [1657]. The name may mean land broken up for cultivation
| Fallingroyd House, Hebden Bridge | Ref F723 |
Owners and tenants have included
The house was demolished in 19??
| Fallingroyd Lodge, Hebden Bridge | Ref F1251 |
| Fallingroyd Old Hall, Hebden Bridge | Ref F2300 |
See Fallingroyd House, Hebden Bridge, Fallingroyd Lodge, Hebden Bridge and Fallingroyd, Hebden Bridge
| Fallingworth Hall, Norland | Ref F171 |
A datestone over the porch is inscribed AIW 1644, and the Tudor arched two-storeyed doorway is dated 16 AD 42.
There were alterations in the 18th and 19th centuries.
A reused lintel dated I/MB/M 1616/H for Isabel and Michael Barrow comes from Fields Farm.
Owners and tenants have included
This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.
The hall is now 2 separate dwellings
| Fallon, Alice | Ref F80 |
She was injured – a crushed leg – in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster of 15th October 1907, and was detained at Halifax Infirmary
| Fallon, Michael | Ref F105 |
He worked for Halifax Corporation Health Department.
In [Q2] 1906, he married Jane Higgins in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 12 Berry Street, Charlestown Road, Halifax.
He was a reservist with 12 years' service.
During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914] and served as a Private with the 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers.
He died 2nd May 1915 (aged 32).
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 5], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
His brother-in-law James Higgins also died in the War
| Families | Ref F9 |
| Family History Books | Ref F1338 |
| Famous local people | Ref F182 |
| Fanny Hill, Walsden | Ref F1286 |
| Fanque, Pablo | Ref F188 |
He was an equestrian performer & circus owner from Norfolk.
On 25th July 1867, his travelling circus paid a visit to Elland, and erected their marquee in the field belonging to the Wheat Sheaf
| Far Barsey Farm, Greetland | Ref F1029 |
| Far Beestonhirst, Ripponden | Ref F284 |
See Beestonhirst
| Far Bent Head Farm, Pecket Well | Ref F369 |
Early 19th century laithe-house. It was 3 cottages. It is now a single dwelling.
See Bent Head, Heptonstall and Near Bent Head Farm, Pecket Well
| Far Broad Fold, Luddenden | Ref F1238 |
| Far East, Halifax | Ref F136 |
The premises had previously been occupied by Jay's Furnishing Store
| Far from the Dance | Ref F163 |
| Far Littlemoor Cottage, Warley | Ref F1074 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Greaves
| Far Littlemoor House, Warley | Ref F1073 |
See Butts Green Barn, Warley, Far Littlemoor Cottage, Warley and Littlemoor, Warley
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| Far Mires, Southowram | Ref F1233 |
| Far Nook, Wadsworth | Ref F281 |
| Far Onecliffe, West Vale | Ref F489 |
Owners and tenants have included
See Onecliffe House, Greetland and Onecliffe Mill, West Vale
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| Far Siddal Hall | Ref F114 |
Owners and tenants have included
See Siddal Halls
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| Far Small Lees, Soyland | Ref F2200 |
| Far Turbury, Greetland | Ref F1231 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Far View House, Illingworth | Ref F289 |
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| Faragher, James Parr | Ref F650 |
He was landlord of the Navigation, Sowerby Bridge [1940] / a master fish fryer [1951].
During World War I, he was gassed and this resulted in his poor health later in life.
In April 1927, he married Mary Alice Bentley.
They had no children.
He died at 48 Prospect Street, Halifax [7th October 1951]
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| Farfield, Halifax | Ref F1096 |
House built by W. S. Barber as his own home.
The house stands opposite the former Stafford Arms.
Owners and tenants have included
It has been converted into apartments
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| Farlane, Walker & Company | Ref F149 |
| Farman & Oates | Ref F1102 |
The business was taken over by O. & C. Holdsworth
| Farmers' Associations | Ref F1282 |
| Farmers' Co-operative Association | Ref F1281 |
| Farmery, Albert | Ref F77 |
Born 7th July 1891.
He was a clerk for a timber merchant [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the Royal Field Artillery.
He was wounded and gassed during the War.
He was awarded the Military Medal [1917]
At Ypres, on May 23rd 1917, a battery position being heavily shelled, the detachment had been temporarily withdrawn. An order came through to stand by for an SOS.As the detachment returned to the position, a direct hit caused the gun pit, of which Sgt Farmery was No.1, to collapse. This NCO went straight to his gun pit and reported that he could get her into action again.
Within three-quarters of an hour, being all the time under heavy shell fire, he dug his gun out and commenced firing in the SOS order, which was then in progress. Sgt Farmery throughout displayed gallantry of the highest order
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [23rd June 1917]. After the war he returned to being a timber merchant, eventually travelling all over the country selecting and organising the cutting of timber. In later life, he worked as a boat builder in Kent.
His brother John William was also awarded the MM.
On 29th December 1918, Albert married Dorothy Aspinall at Sion Congregational Church.
Dorothy was the daughter of Edward Aspinall
Dorothy died Q2 1944 (aged 52).
Albert died at Herne Bay, Kent [Q2 1970].
They are buried in Caversham in Reading.
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Richard Farmery
| Farmery, Clive | Ref F876 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 11th March 1918 (aged 33).
He was buried at Menin Road South Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium [Grave Ref III F 8].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
| Farmery, Henry | Ref F41 |
Born in Ripon.
He was a carrier of Elland [1889] / a carter [1891] / a mineral water salesman [1901] / beerhouse keeper at the Foresters' Arms, Halifax [1905, 1911] / landlord of the Furnace Inn, Buttershaw [1917].
In 1889, he married Emma Jackson [1869-19??] at Heysham Parish Church.
Emma, of Heysham, was born in Doncaster, the daughter of George Jackson, engine driver,
Children:
They lived at
Both sons were awarded the MM in World War I
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| Farmery, John William | Ref F322 |
He was known as Willie / a clerk for accountant [1911] / employed in the Land Valuation Department, Commercial Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Signaller with the Gordon Highlanders.
He was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry [October 1917]. Helost an eye and an arm in the War. Highlanders. Born 1893, His brother Albert was also awarded the MM.
John William is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Sion Congregational Church, Halifax.
He survived the War.
He (possibly) died in Halifax [Q1 1965] (aged 71)
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| Farming | Ref F10 |
See Arable farming, Cattle farming, High farming, Lime, Pastoral farming and Sheep farming
| Farnell ... | Ref F71 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Farnell & Townsend | Ref F914 |
In May 1891, he was declared bankrupt
| Farnell's: E. Farnell & Sons | Ref F751 |
Around 1870, the firm moved to Victoria Wheel Works, Halifax.
They were still there in 1905.
They were also at Birkenshaw Saw Mills, Bradford.
Farnell's sons, John and Elijah, took over the business when their father retired.
Asa Farnell is recorded with the firm in 1905
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| Farquhar, J. W. | Ref F414 |
| Farr, James | Ref F617 |
He was a chemist and druggist at 10 Crown Street, Halifax [1881].
An advertisement for the business [January 1874] announced
DOCTOR COFFIN'S INDIAN PILLS the best family medicine offered to the public Agents for Halifax – Mr. Farr, Druggist, 24, Crown Street, Halifax. |
In 1857, he married Emma Holt [1825-1894] in Halifax.
Children:
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1637].
They lived at
Emma died Q1 1894 (aged 69).
James died at home [7th December 1898] (aged 70)
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| Farr's Nervine | Ref F883 |
cures tic and all nervous pains
| Farrant, Edwin | Ref F267 |
Born in Ottery St Mary, Devon; baptised in Devon [7th October 1827].
He was a damask weaver [1851] / a retired carpet weaver [1891].
In [Q4] 1857, he married Sarah Ann Smith [1825-1876] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Sarah Ann died 9th July 1876 (aged 51).
Edwin died 11th September 1901 (aged 74).
The couple & the children (‡) were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram with niece Harriet Smith [1851-1863] & nephew Harry Smith [1882-1886], children of Fred & Annie Smith
| Farrar ... | Ref F44 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Farrar & Brogden | Ref F767 |
| Farrar & Company | Ref F498 |
On 5th May 1880, the partnership was dissolved regarding John Gledhill
This & associated entries use material contributed by Geoff Shackleton
| Farrar & Whiteley | Ref F755 |
The original business was established in the 18th century by Mr Dickson.
In 1781, it was acquired by Samuel Farrar who established Samuel Farrar & Son with his son Thomas.
When Samuel retired, the company became Thomas R. Farrar.
In 1872, the company became Farrar & Whiteley with William J. Whiteley who subsequently became the sole principal
| Farrar Brothers | Ref F769 |
They had business at Globe Mills, Halifax. Recorded in 1780-1936.
Partners included Charles Farrar.
| Farrar, Calverley & Mayors | Ref F593 |
Partners included Joseph Farrar, Thomas Calverley and William Mayors.
The partnership was dissolved in August 1838
| Farrar's: George Farrar Quarries Limited | Ref F740 |
In 1891, tests on their stone produced a crushing stress of 16,371 lbs per square inch – the highest in Yorkshire.
They employed about 150 workers and had an annual output of around 33,000 tons [1895].
See William Crowther
This & associated entries use material contributed by Julian Farrar
| Farrar's: H. Farrar & Son | Ref F422 |
The partnership was dissolved in July 1848
| Farrar's: H. Farrar & Sons | Ref F530 |
Recorded in 1921
| Farrar's: Henry Farrar & Company | Ref F747 |
| Farrar's: Henry Farrar & Sons Limited | Ref F762 |
Henry Farrar was Managing Director
| Farrar's: J. & J. Farrar | Ref F361 |
Partners included John Farrar and Joseph Farrar
See J. & J. Farrar fire brick makers
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| Farrar's: J. & J. Farrar | Ref F499 |
Partners included John Farrar and Joseph Farrar
The business was declared bankrupt in June 1885.
See J. & J. Farrar card makers
| Farrar's: J. & J. Farrar | Ref F776 |
| Farrar's: J. B. Farrar | Ref F1014 |
Patent Positive Stop-Motion Twisting Frames
They were at Globe Works, Halifax [1884, 1921] and Wade Street, Halifax [1915, 1921].
See Eric Knight
| Farrar's: J. Farrar Engineering Company Limited | Ref F780 |
Manufacturers of machinery for the textile and dyeing industry founded by Joseph Farrar.
The business started in 1805 in Old Lane, Halifax.
They moved to Globe Works, then to Albion Works [1937].
The business closed in 1985
| Farrar's: James Farrar (Brushes) Limited | Ref F771 |
| Farrar's: John Farrar & Sons Limited | Ref F752 |
He leased the quarrying resources from Laura Forbes-Robertson of Slead Hall.
They had business at Law Quarry, Southowram [1874, 1896, 1905], Moor End Quarry, Mount Tabor [1896], Black Dike, Bradford, and Egypt, Bradford
They also had offices at North Bridge Station [1905] and Carlton Chambers, Halifax [1936]
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| Farrar's: Jonathan Farrar & Sons | Ref F749 |
He was joined by his sons, Jonathan and Thomas.
Around 1878, they moved to premises at 26 Broad Street, Halifax.
A 1900 advertisement for the business announced
Jonathan Farrar & Sons
Complete House FurnishersOur Show-rooms are one of the sights of Halifax
Top of Broad Street, Halifax
They were still at 26 Broad Street [1936].
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| Farrar's: Mary Farrar's Benevolent Trust Fund | Ref F413 |
Officers of the Trust have included
The Fund is still active [2015]
| Farrar-Mays | Ref F1242 |
Partners included Arthur Farrar and Thomas William Mays.
After World War II, Thomas William's son, James V. A. Mays, moved from St Albans to join his father in running the family business in Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Rushworth
| Farrar Mill Lane Aqueduct, Siddal | Ref F161 |
| Farrar's Natural Stone | Ref F920 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Julian Farrar
| Farrar's: Samuel Farrar & Son | Ref F754 |
Partnership of Samuel Farrar and his son, Thomas Richard Farrar. Samuel retired and the company became Thomas R. Farrar. The company eventually became Farrar & Whiteley
| Farrar's: Samuel Farrar & Son | Ref F813 |
| Farrars: S. & A. Farrar | Ref F529 |
Partners included brothers Sam Farrar and Abraham Farrar.
The London Gazette [23rd June 1882] reported
The partnership between Sam Farrar & Abraham Farrar, cotton manufacturers at Vale Mill, Todmorden, trading as S. & A. Farrar, is dissolved.Abraham Farrar will continue running the business in his own name
The Todmorden & District News [3rd November 1882] reported
Failure of a Cotton Manufacturer.Mr Abraham Farrar, cotton manufacturer, Vale Mill, Stansfield Road, filed a petition at Burnley County Court.
The business owed £1060
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| Farre Close, Ye | Ref F198 |
The house was demolished in the 1930s.
The name is still retained in a cul-de-sac of the same name off Blackburn Road
| Farrel, Catherine | Ref F558 |
She died at the Halifax Workhouse at the age of 105 years.
See Longevity
| Farrell, Crossley | Ref F159 |
In [Q1] 1906, he married Amy Walker [1886-1968].
Crossley died in Halifax [Q3 1944] (aged 60).
After his death, Amy took over at the Siddal Place, Siddal [1944-1963].
Amy died Q1 1968 (aged 82)
| Farrell, John | Ref F830 |
Born in Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 2nd/7th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed in action at Cambrai [20th November 1917] (aged 26).
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 5], and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Farren, Arthur | Ref F119 |
During World War I, he served with the West Yorkshire Regiment.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Farren, Percy | Ref F123 |
He married a French woman from Desmes.
During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the Royal Army Medical Corps attached to the 4th Reserve Park Army Service Corps.
He was killed – hit whilst tending the wounded [12th April 1918] (aged 30).
He was buried at Longuenesse (St. Omer) Souvenir Cemetery, France [Grave Ref V A 19].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Farrer ... | Ref F226 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Farrer Height, Soyland | Ref F162 |
| Farrimond, Rev W. | Ref F475 |
| Farrington, Annie | Ref F449 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Chris Helme
| Farror's Bounder, Wadsworth | Ref F196 |
| Farrour, Henry | Ref F186 |
He married Agnes Barcroft.
Child: William
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| Farrour, Robert | Ref F179 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Henry
| Farrow's Bank Limited | Ref F1182 |
A branch opened at 18 Silver Street, Halifax, on Monday 12th October 1914.
Officers of the Bank have included
In 1920, the business failed. It is said that Farrow & Crotch had been doing some f creative accounting; they were put on trial for conspiracy to defraud. Many working class & middle class customers lost everything
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| Farrow, Henry | Ref F266 |
He married Ann [1820-1877].
Child: Sarah [1862-7th January 1866] who was buried with her parents
They lived at Todmorden [1866].
Ann died 12th May 1877 (aged 57).
Henry died 3rd October 1884 (aged 72).
The couple were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel
| Farrow, James | Ref F176 |
He was a farmer of 7 acres [1851] / a farmer of 8 acres and coal hauler [1861].
He married Grace [1816-1885].
Grace was born in Todmorden
Children:
The children were born in Todmorden.
The family lived at
James died 16th June 1878 (aged 68).
Grace died 17th May 1885 (aged 69).
The couple & the children (‡) were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel
| Farrow, Robert | Ref F564 |
He was a salesman [1885] / a mineral water drayman [1891] / a carter for an iron foundry [1901] / a mineral water salesman [1911].
In 1885, he married Mary Hannah Ogden [1859-1931] in Halifax.
Mary Hannah was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
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| Farrow, Samuel | Ref F563 |
Born 17th August 1892.
He was an apprentice tailor [1911] / a clothier [1915].
On 29th April 1915, he married Ethel Mary Wimsey [1895-19??] in Halifax.
Ethel Mary was born in Hull
They had no children.
They lived at 46 Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge.
During World War I, he served as a Bombardier with the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery.
He died 11th November 1917.
He was buried at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref IX B 1]
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| Farrow, William | Ref F244 |
He married Mary [1810-1860].
Mary died at Greens Nook, Bacup [11th April 1860] (aged 50) and was buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel
William died at Montrose County, Ontario, Canada [21st February 1879] (aged 74).
His burial place is not yet known, but he is mentioned on Mary's grave
| The Farsley family | Ref F431 |
| Farsley, Geoffrey de | Ref F446 |
| Farsley, Tom | Ref F437 |
| Fascione, Francis | Ref F882 |
| Fast Ends | Ref F13 |
| Fat Dan | Ref F651 |
On Christmas Day, in a Caravan at Colne, the Yorkshire youth better known in this neighbourhood as Fat Dan – he was a native of Queens Head in the parish of Halifax, his weight was 31 stone
| Fat rascal | Ref F102 |
| Faucon, Rochette & Company | Ref F843 |
The business was established [1847] by M. Faucon and André Prosper Rochette
In 1874, the business was taken over by J. A. Heaton.
In the 1890s, the business was known as the Brighouse Soap Company Limited
| Faulkes, Benjamin | Ref F462 |
In [Q4] 1915, he married Edith in Halifax.
Edith was the widow of Benjamin's half-brother Thomas Smith
Children:
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| Faulkes, John Francis | Ref F461 |
He married Mary Smithies.
Child: Benjamin
John Francis died in 1871
Mary married (2) Edward Smith
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| Faulkes, John Francis | Ref F124 |
In [Q2] 1910, he married Ellen Gray in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 18 Garden Street, New Bank, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 28th March 1918 (aged 36).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Faulkes, Ronald Smith | Ref F127 |
He was a weaver at Holdsworth's.
He married Lilian Bentley.
They lived at Siddal, then 53 Burnley Terrace, Burnley Road, Halifax.
During World War II, he enlisted [April 1940] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.
He died as a POW [23rd February 1944] (aged 28).
He was buried at Padua War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref I D 12].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Faulkner, Cyril | Ref F128 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.
He died 10th April 1945 (aged 22).
He was buried at Becklingen War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 7 G 8].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Faulkner, Rev Henry Jackson Hardcastle | Ref F470 |
| Fausit, Sam | Ref F1353 |
Of Townend, Soyland or Soyland Gate [1740s].
He was allowed to fetch water from the pumphouse which Sam Hill had built for Sarah and Joshua Radcliffe at Raynor Land, and he could also scour cloth there
| Favel, John | Ref F50 |
He married Hannah [1794-1870].
Hannah died 28th January 1870 (aged 76).
John died 17th April 1879 (aged 90).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 461]
| Favour, Dr John | Ref F14 |
Lawyer and physician born in Southampton. He was Vicar of Halifax. He founded Heath Grammar School.
| Favour, John | Ref F887 |
He became Prebendary of Southwell and of Ripon, and rector of Sutton-on-Derwent and Rainton
| Fawcett ... | Ref F435 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Fawcett & Company | Ref F1237 |
Partners included Joe Fawcett, Thomas Holdsworth, and John Carter Naylor.
The partnership was dissolved in September 1907
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| Fawcett Greenwood & Company | Ref F870 |
The Winding Road premises were taken over by the Timeform printing business of Phil Bull
| Fawcett tomb, Wainsgate | Ref F1070 |
| Fawkes, Ellen | Ref F352 |
Born at Farnley Hall, Farnley, Yorkshire [28th March 1841].
She married Sir George John Armytage at Paddington.
In 1890, she died at Elvaston Place, Kensington, London, and was buried at Hartshead
| Fawkes, Walter | Ref F861 |
| Fawley, Edwin | Ref F68 |
He was a joiner [1871, 1881, 1891].
In 1865, he married Eliza Emma Best [1845-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
Edwin died in 1894 (aged 58).
In 1899, Eliza Emma married Henry Sunderland in Halifax
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| Fawley's: G. Fawley & Son | Ref F1006 |
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| Fawley, Newman | Ref F702 |
He was a street paviour [1901, 1911] / employed at the goods warehouse of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company.
In 1906, he married Elizabeth Balmforth in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.
He died of natural causes [28th February 1917] (aged 38).
The Halifax Courier [24th March 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Bouquemaison Churchyard, France [North-East Angle of Church].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Fawthrop ... | Ref F297 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Fawthrop & Marshall | Ref F332 |
Partners included
The business was declared bankrupt [December 1913]
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| Fax, Mr Hal E. | Ref F353 |
He was described as
walking round the streets, inspecting the shops, talking to people, laughing, chatting merrily, with money in his pocket to give to the first person who can recognise him. All you have to do is to go up to him and say:You are Mr Hal E. Fax. I claim the shopping festival prize
Anyone who recognised and challenged him correctly received a £2 reward
| Faxall Products | Ref F112 |
| Fay, Patrick | Ref F138 |
He was a screwer turner [1851].
He married Bridget Mary [1832-1905].
Bridget Mary was born in Dublin
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881, 1891] was grandson John W. Turner [b 1876] (cabinet maker's apprentice)
Bridget Mary was a widow by 1891.
Bridget Mary died 4th April 1905 (aged 73).
She & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2436].
Details of Patrick's death / burial place are not yet known
| Fearby, Elizabeth | Ref F717 |
Her father was dead by the time she married Edward Akroyd [10th October 1838].
Her sister Jane married Thomas Frederick Champney.
There is a lifesize marble bust of her husband Edward – (possibly) by Niccolò Bazzanti – in Bankfield Museum, Halifax. Alongside are busts of William Wordsworth, and a veiled lady said to be of Elizabeth by Bazzanti.
Elizabeth died in Halifax [28th August 1884] (aged 75).
She & Edward were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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| Fearn, George | Ref F836 |
| Fearnley ... | Ref F187 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Fearnley Brothers | Ref F763 |
| Fearnley Charity | Ref F1360 |
| Fearnley's: Joshua & Joseph Fearnley | Ref F927 |
In January 1858, the partnership was declared bankrupt
| FearNot Friendly Society | Ref F797 |
Recorded in 1907, when Arthur Thomas was a member.
In September 1914, there is a record of Sowerby Bridge UDC repaying £150 to the Society on account of a loan – or mortgage – which the Society had made on the Gasworks Account
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| Fearnought Cash & Automatic Checking Till | Ref F676 |
| Fearnside, John | Ref F392 |
He married Leah [1809-1895].
John died 17th September 1885 (aged 80).
Leah died 18th March 1895 (aged 86).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1373]
| Fearnside, Rev Joshua | Ref F1031 |
Born in Rastrick.
Methodist minister at Todmorden.
On 12th August 1814, he married (1) Anne Flesher [1785-182?] from Kildwick, at Kildwick.
Children:
On 25th August 1825, he married (2) Jane, daughter of Rev Matthew Lumb, from Barnard Castle, at Bury.
Children:
On 28th July 1823, he, Rev John Heap, Rev Jagger, Rev John James, Rev Edward B. Lloyd, Rev Zachariah Yewdall, Rev Matthew Lumb and Stephen Wilson of Holmfirth, were amongst the passengers travelling by The Fleece coach from Halifax to Sheffield which overturned near Shepley. Rev Sergeant of Scarborough died of his injuries. Edward Smith, the driver of the coach was accused of
wanton behaviour and shameful perversity, on account of the peril to which his furious driving subjected his passengers.
Rev Fearnside was slightly bruised
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| Fearnside, Nathan | Ref F1030 |
Around 1760, he married Unknown.
Children:
| Fearnside, Thomas | Ref F640 |
He was at Cheapside [1809] / a corn dealer [1811] / a partner in Fearnside's [1828] / milling alone at Mearclough Bottom Mills [1853].
He married Unknown.
Child: 1. Joseph who married [1811] Mary Howorth Rushton of Skircoat
| Fearnside's: Thomas Fearnside & Son | Ref F1210 |
See Thomas, Joseph & Samuel Fearnside and Gas Works Road Bridge, Sowerby Bridge
| Fearnside's: Thomas, Joseph & Samuel Fearnside | Ref F643 |
Partners included Thomas Fearnside, Joseph Fearnside and Samuel Fearnside.
The partnership was dissolved in October 1828
| Fearnside, Rev William | Ref F22 |
He served at St John's Church, Bradford before becoming Vicar of All Saints' Church, Harley Wood [1865]
On 4th September 1878, he married Sarah Stansfield.
Sarah was the daughter of Ashton Stansfield
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| Feast | Ref F19 |
| Feast of Saint Bartholomew | Ref F1051 |
| Feast of Saint John the Baptist | Ref F58 |
In Halifax, the fair was originally held on land just north of the parish church, but it moved further away from the town centre.
See Fairs, Cadney Croft, Gilbert Hanson, Harwood House, Illingworth Moor, Naylor's Gift, William Riding, St John's Tide Fair and Thump Sunday
| Feast of Saint Martin | Ref F671 |
In Halifax, an annual fair was held on this day. Recorded in the 17th century.
| Feather ... | Ref F134 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Feather Brothers Limited | Ref F829 |
Partners & Officers of the company included John Feather, Peter Ratcliffe Feather and Richard Edwin Feather
| Feather's Crown Café | Ref F810 |
| Feather's: J. Feather & Son | Ref F738 |
Mineral water manufacturers at Borough Mineral & Aerated Works, Todmorden [1897], Anchor Mill, Todmorden [1905], and Halifax Road, Todmorden [1907].
An advertisement for the business in 1907 publicised their
Silver Neck dry Ginger Ale, Lemonade, Soda Water, Potash Water, &c
in syphons, corked and patent bottles
| Feather's: James, James & T. Feather | Ref F950 |
Partners included James Feather, James Feather and T. Feather.
The partnership was dissolved in February 1875
| Feavers: George Feavers & Sons Limited | Ref F1203 |
| Feber, Rev Gerald Bryden | Ref F126 |
He left in 1920 and took up scholastic work,
In 1922, he became Curate at Fleetwood
| Feber, James | Ref F277 |
He was a farmer [1841] / a farmer of 29 acres [1851].
He married Unknown.
Children:
They lived at Gorpley, Todmorden [1841, 1851].
James was widowed by 1841
| Feber, James | Ref F907 |
After his father's death, he carried on the business at Canteen, Todmorden.
In August 1868, Alice Marshall [aged 30] sued Feber for breach of promise. She won the case and received £20 damages
| Feber, John | Ref F232 |
He was a farmer of 100 acres [1881] / a farmer [1891, 1901].
He married Betty [1835-1???].
Betty was born in Todmorden & Walsden
Children:
The children were born in Todmorden & Walsden.
The family lived at
John died in Todmorden [Q3 1908] (aged 74)
| Feber, John | Ref F459 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a stripper & grinder of Stansfield [1878] / a stoker (stationary engine) [1891].
On 26th September 1878, he married Harriet Ann Miles [1857-1946] at Halifax Parish Church.
Harriet Ann, of Stansfield, was born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, the daughter of John Miles, basket maker
Children:
They lived at
Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone: John [1st April 1916]; Fred [27th June 1927]; Harriet Ann [27th December 1946]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Derrick Habergham
| Feber, Mr | Ref F908 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
| Feber, Richard | Ref F177 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a farm servant [1891] / a farmer [1908, 1911, 1921].
In [Q2] 1902, he married Lily Fielden [1878-1962] in Todmorden.
Lily was born in Todmorden
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was Sam Law [b 1864] (widowed farm servant).
Living with them [in 1921] were nephew James Fielden [b 1900] (farm labourer), niece Hilda Fielden [b 1902] (cotton weaver with Luke Barker & Sons), servant Frank Judson [b 1899] (farm labourer) & Arnold Johnson [b 1908] (cotton doffer with Luke Barker & Sons).
Richard died 24th March 1939 (aged 63).
Lily died 1st January 1962 (aged 84).
He married Lily [1878-1962].
Lily died 1st January 1962 (aged 84).
The couple were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel
| Feber, Robert Henry | Ref F94 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a cloth tucker in cotton [1911] / a warehouseman with Charles Crabtree, Ferney Lee Mill.
In [Q1] 1916, he married Beatrice Gill in Todmorden.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 26th August 1918.
The Todmorden & District News [4th October 1918] reported his death with a photograph
Private Robert Henry Feber, Duke of Wellington's, killed in action on the 26th of August, aged 31.His brother, Private William Feber, who had been missing for some time, was recently presumed dead
He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.
His brother William also died in the War
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| Feber, William | Ref F417 |
He was a weaver in cotton [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Devonshire Regiment.
He was missing presumed to have died on or after the [26th October 1917] (aged 32).
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 38-40], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
His brother Robert Henry also died in the War
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
| Fee's: J. & J. Fee | Ref F150 |
The company built the 1950s houses on Blaithroyd Lane, Southowram.
See Bolton Quarries, Southowram and Slaten Quarry, Southowram
| Fee, Michael | Ref F234 |
He was a bricksetter [1901] / a bricklayer's labourer [1911].
In 1894, he married Margaret Fitzpatrick [1873-19??] in Halifax.
Margaret was born in Fermoy, Cork, Ireland
Children:
They lived at
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| Fee, William | Ref F238 |
He was a member of St Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax / a carrier-off on brick moulding machine [1911] / employed at Morton's brickyard.
In 1916, he married Mary E. Drury in Halifax.
They lived at Winding Road, Terrace, Halifax [1917].
During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [1915], then he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd/7th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed by a shell on the Hindenberg support line, near Hermies, France [2nd December 1917] (aged 23).
The Halifax Courier [22nd December 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 5], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
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| Feeley, James | Ref F575 |
Born in Keighley.
During World War I, he enlisted [May 1918], and and he served as a Sergeant 50th Training Depot Sqdn (Eastbourne) Royal Air Force.
He died of peritonitis (or abdominal strain) in Eastbourne Military Hospital [2nd January 1919] (aged 20).
He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: K C 668].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
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| Fekri, Nader | Ref F862 |
Born in Kermanshah, western Iran.
He is a university lecturer in politics and history.
He has been Liberal Democrat Councillor with Calderdale MBC / Mayor of Hebden Royd [2007-2008] / Deputy Mayor of Calderdale [2009] / Mayor of Calderdale [2011-2012].
In 2009, he announced that he was to stand as MP for Keighley
| The Feld family | Ref F410 |
See Field family and Roger Del Feld
| Feld, Roger Del | Ref F285 |
Born at Field House, Sowerby
| Fell, Rev Benjamin | Ref F557 |
He was a Primitive Methodist Minister.
In 1872, he married Mary Ann Cooper [1842-1923] in Halifax.
| Fell, Hiram | Ref F92 |
He was a grocer & bacon factor.
He may have been a co-investor in South Grove, as his name appears on the deeds.
He and his brother-in-law Thomas Binns were executors of John Foster's will [1862].
In 1834, Hiram married Judith Binns.
Judith was born in Halifax, the daughter of Mr Binns
Children:
They lived at 38 Swine Market, Halifax
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| Fell, Jack Clarke | Ref F62 |
Born in Halifax.
In 1940, Lily married John Robert Wharvell [1897-1961] in Halifax.
They lived at 30 Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge when they married
During World War II, he served as a Sergeant / Flight Engineer with the 78th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 27th April 1944 (aged 21).
He was buried at Clichy Northern Cemetery, France [Grave Ref 16 8 4]
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| Fell, Joseph | Ref F227 |
Born in Northowram [3rd May 1803]; baptised in Halifax [22nd May 1803].
He was a shoemaker [1841, 1851] / a shoemaker of Siddal [1869] / a cordwainer.
On 21st November 1834, he married Sarah Appleyard [1800-1877].
Sarah was born in Wakefield
Children:
They lived at
Joseph committed suicide [4th March 1869] (aged 65).
The Bradford Observer [Friday March 5th 1869] reported
Yesterday forenoon, Mr Joseph Fell, shoemaker, of Siddal, near Halifax committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor. He died at a quarter to eleven o'clock, in the presence of his wife.He had been in a low state of mind for several months.
Mr Strickland, surgeon, who was in the neighbourhood at the time, was called in, but his services were to no avail.
The deceased was sixty five years of age
Sarah died 30th March 1877 (aged 77), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4435] with Joseph Dean
| Fell, William | Ref F300 |
He was an ironmonger's errand boy [1851]
In [Q3] 1862, he married Sabina Morris.
Sabina was the daughter of William Morris
William died 26th January 1863 (aged 21).
Sabina died 9th September 1869 (aged 30)
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 344] with Sabina's parents
| Fell, William | Ref F464 |
He was a brewer (employed by, and living with, Walter Halliday) [1881] / a general labourer [1901].
He married Lily Ann [1858-19??].
Lily Ann was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at 2 Lower Victoria Street, Halifax [1901] and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 431]
| Fels Naptha | Ref F1048 |
| Fels, Samuel Simeon | Ref F1148 |
| Feltham, Greenwood | Ref F607 |
| Feltham, Jack | Ref F576 |
During World War II, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 5th Battalion Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment).
He died 14th April 1942 (aged 23).
He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [F Nonconformist 406]
| Felvus, Rev J. | Ref F1106 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Florence [b 1867] who married [1897] Rev John Ernest Clegg at Salem Chapel, Hebden Bridge
They lived at The Manse, Hebden Bridge [1897]
| Felvus, Richard | Ref F1322 |
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| Female Sisterly Society | Ref F794 |
| Female Sociable Society | Ref F793 |
| Fennell, George | Ref F409 |
He was a gardener [1851].
Around 1840, he married Mary A. [1811-18??].
Mary A. was born in Northumberland
Children:
They lived at Guardian's Cottage, Warley [1851]
| Fennell, George Staward | Ref F408 |
Born in Southowram [17th October 1839].
He was a bank cashier [1871] / a commercial clerk [1891] / living on own means [1901].
He married Isabella [1843-1900].
Isabella was born in Scotland [17th November 1843]
Children:
They lived at
Isabella died in Halifax [6th February 1900] (aged 56).
George died in Leeds [9th October 1904] (aged 65).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1718]
| Fennell, Rev John | Ref F298 |
In 1812, he was the first headmaster at Woodhouse Grove Wesleyan School. He was dismissed from his post for spending too much time arranging picnics for his niece Maria Branwell and her husband-to-be, the Rev Patrick Brontë.
He gave both brides away when Rev Brontë married Maria and when William Morgan married Jane Fennell at St Oswald's Parish Church, Guiseley in December 1812.
He was the incumbent of Cross Stone [for 22 years].
His curate was Rev Sutcliffe Sowden.
In 1790, he married (1) Jane Branwell.
Child: Jane Branwell (Fennell) [1791-1827]
Jane died in 1829.
In 1830, he married (2) Elizabeth Lister in Halifax.
Elizabeth was the daughter of a Leeds merchant
Children:
They lived at Stoodley House.
John died 13th October 1841.
He was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone with his wife Jane
| Fenny Cottage, Hipperholme | Ref F2440 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Fenny Farm, Hipperholme | Ref F1201 |
|
The estate is intersected by the West Riding Union Railway (Lancashire & Yorkshire) and a Winning may be effected at small cost, and a Siding connecting the works with the rail will bring it within a little more than a mile of Halifax where a large vend may be expected. Apply: George Crowther, Surveyor & Mineral Agents, Huddersfield or Baxter & Company, Solicitors, Halifax |
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| Fenny, John Wreford | Ref F240 |
He was educated at Henry Smith Grammar School, Hartlepool & Exeter College, Hartlepool / a member of Hartlepool RUFC / PE teacher at Ovenden Senior School / a Territorial.
He married Elizabeth Margaret.
They lived in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
During World War II, he served as a Major with the 58th Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery.
He died 18th September 1943 (aged 28).
He was buried at Salerno War Cemetery, Italy [Grave Ref IV F 46].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and (possibly) on the Memorial at Halifax Teachers'
| Fenny Royd House, Hipperholme | Ref F169 |
A Lodge is also recorded
Owners and tenants have included
| Fent Stores, Halifax | Ref F167 |
Recorded in 1914, when Samuel Hartley was the proprietor.
See Fent
| Fenton, Charles | Ref F403 |
He was a machine borer.
He married Elizabeth Baugham [18??-1???].
Child: Alice who married Arthur Ambler
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| Fenton, David | Ref F966 |
He had been a soldier and served during the storming of Sebastopol.
On 24th December 1858, he was charged for a savage and unprovoked attack on PC Haigh at the toll gate at Ripponden, when he had thrown stones and bricks at the constable, causing bruising and a fractured rib. The West Riding Magistrates heard that there was bad blood between the parties. Fenton was fined £5 or 2 months' imprisonment, but he could not pay and was sent to Wakefield House of Correction
| Fenton, David | Ref F396 |
He married Mary [1832-1???].
Mary was born in Ireland
Child: James [b 1854] who was a cotton card room hand [1871]
They lived at Sowerby Croft [1871].
This & associated entries use material contributed by Carole Edwards Caruso
| Fenton, Donald | Ref F312 |
Born 19th December 1929.
He was a battery filler (cotton industry) [1939].
In [Q3] 1951, he married Margaret Elizabeth (Molly) Langthorne [1930-2012] in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at Rochdale Road, Greetland, Halifax
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| Fenton, Eileen | Ref F110 |
On 22nd August 1950, she became the smallest person to swim the English Channel. She was 5 ft tall and weighed 8 stone. She was one of 24 entrants in a race to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Matthew Webb's first Channel swim
| Fenton Estate, Halifax | Ref F429 |
Edward Richardson had proposals to build 90 superior houses here around 1885. 10 houses were built
| Fenton, Jim | Ref F1101 |
He and his family lived at Elland Castle.
It is said that, during a cold winter, then canal froze and Jim was unable to work or provide for his family and his horse, Boxer. As he was going to beg for food, he encountered a boggart who accidentally dropped a sack of meal. Jim took the sack feed his family – and Boxer – and however much they ate, the sack never emptied
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| Fenton, Nathaniel | Ref F962 |
| Fentona Cotton Supply Company Limited | Ref F871 |
| Fenwick, Rev A. C. | Ref F500 |
| Fenwick, Collingwood | Ref F293 |
He served with the 76th Regiment of Foot for 25 years.
He was Lieutenant-Colonel during the Irish Rebellion against British Rule in Ireland.
He died at the Pigeon House Fort [4th July 1860].
A memorial tablet was erected in the Military Chapel, Arbour Hill, Dublin by his brother officers.
The Republicans who had been executed by the British after the Easter Rising [1916], are buried in the Cemetery to the Chapel and annually commemorated. The tablet remained in Dublin until the Chapel was taken over by the Irish Free State, when it was renovated and moved to Halifax Parish Church where it was unveiled by the Colonel of the Regiment on 11th October 1925, in a ceremony performed by Bishop George Horsfall Frodsham.
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| Fereday, Rev Rod | Ref F129 |
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| Ferenczi, Zoltan | Ref F1211 |
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ZOLTAN (FRANCIS) FERENCZI THE HUNGARIAN YORKSHIREMAN 22.7.38 – 31.12.09 THE YEARS MAY PASS US BY BUT IN OUR HEARTS YOU'LL NEVER DIE |
Question: Can anyone tell me anything about the man?
| Ferguson, Edward | Ref F395 |
He married Unknown.
The Northowram Register records that he was
A Scotchman buried in New Chapel in Halifax 25th March 1736. The first that was buried there
He was interred under the floor of the Chapel.
There was a memorial brass to him and members of the family in Northgate End Chapel
| Ferguson, J. | Ref F849 |
| Ferguson, John | Ref F1359 |
In 1761, he married Ann Threlkeld.
Ann was the daughter of Rev Samuel Threlkeld
Children:
There was a memorial brass to members of the family in Northgate End Chapel
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| Ferguson, K. | Ref F242 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Ferguson, Miss | Ref F1151 |
| Ferguson's: R. J. Ferguson & Company | Ref F782 |
| Ferguson, Richard | Ref F715 |
Son of H. Ferguson of 4 Shibden Fold, Stump Cross, Halifax.
Born in Doncaster.
He was an optician in Halifax Borough Market.
During World War I, he enlisted [1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was wounded north of Menin Road [5th July 1918].
He died in No.25 General Hospital, Calais [22nd July 1918] (aged 33).
He was buried at Les Baraques Military Cemetery, Sangatte, France [Grave Ref IV D 5].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Ferguson, Richard John | Ref F379 |
Around 1886, he established R. J. Ferguson & Company, a silk mill at Phoenix Mill, Brighouse
| Ferguson, Samuel | Ref F339 |
Born in Halifax.
He went to work for his cousin Robert Griffith, a Liverpool merchant [1787], and travelled extensively.
In 1800, he went into partnership with an English merchant, John Day; Samuel handling business in England, and John handling business in New York.
He emigrated to America, where he became a prosperous merchant, establishing family & business relationships with other prominent New York families, including the Day, Morewood, Ogden & Walton families.
On 9th June 1802, he married Elizabeth Day [1778-1823] in New York.
Elizabeth was the sister of Samuel's business partner, John Day
Children:
Samuel died in New York [2nd August 1816].
Elizabeth died in 1823.
After their deaths. John Day, Elizabeth's brother and Samuel's business partner, took the younger children to England and raised them there.
The family were buried / remembered at St Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery, New York City.
The Ferguson family papers [1727-1943] are housed at the New York Public Library
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| Ferguson Street Livery Stables, Halifax | Ref F812 |
| Ferguson, William | Ref F1271 |
| Fern Bank, Halifax | Ref F1077 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Fern Cottage, Halifax | Ref F612 |
| Fern Dene, Halifax | Ref F1078 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Fern Field House, Boothtown | Ref F729 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Fern Hill, Warley | Ref F583 |
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by June Illingworth
| Fern House, Rastrick | Ref F672 |
| Fern House, Todmorden | Ref F318 |
Fern House and Fern Cottage were 2 back-to-back houses. An attached factory was built in the early 18th century. The building is 2½ storeys, and the factory rises slightly higher than the houses. The factory has taking-in door to the first floor.
From the 19th century until around 1928, the factory was used for the production of artificial flowers
| Fern, James Congreve | Ref F716 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was killed in action [31st July 1918] (aged 19).
He was buried at Abeele Aerodrome Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II C 14].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Fern Lee, Ripponden | Ref F366 |
| Fern Royd, Halifax | Ref F209 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Fern Side, Halifax | Ref F225 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Ferne, Nehemiah | Ref F514 |
| Ferneside, John | Ref F893 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
His will is recorded in Volume 2 [1545-1559] of E. W. Crossley's book Halifax Wills
| Ferney Hill Rocks, Walsden | Ref F957 |
| Ferney Lee Club, Todmorden | Ref F1120 |
| Ferney Lee Park, Todmorden | Ref F90 |
In 1912, it was superseded by Centre Vale Park.
In 1920, the Park closed and it became the site of an open air school
| Fernside, Hipperholme | Ref F1230 |
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Carole Edwards Caruso
| Fernside House, Halifax | Ref F709 |
Owners and tenants have included
It is now a residential home
| Ferny Hill Rocks, Warland | Ref F1348 |
| Ferny Lee, Midgley Moor | Ref F309 |
| Fernyhough, George | Ref F584 |
In [Q4] 1924, he married Susannah Marsden in Halifax.
They lived at Raw End Cottage, Luddendenfoot
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| Ferrand, Sarah Harriette Lilla | Ref F1309 |
She left home as a minor and went to live first with her uncle Walker and then with her uncle Johnson. She was disinherited by her father.
On 6th June 1855, she married Edward Hailstone [1817-1890] in Keighley. The couple were separated by 1883.
Children:
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| Ferrand, Thomas | Ref F495 |
| Ferrand, William | Ref F1052 |
| Ferrar, Bishop Robert | Ref F25 |
He was (possibly) born at Ewood Hall, Mytholmroyd.
As a young man, he became a canon regular of the order of St Augustine.
He was the last Abbot at the Priory of St Oswald at Nostell Priory, and surrendered the Priory at the Dissolution on 20th November 1540.
He became chaplain to Thomas Cranmer. He was appointed Bishop of St David's, Wales from 1548 until he was deprived of his bishopric in 1554. He then retired to Hawksworth Hall, near Otley.
He married Elizabeth Hawksworth [15??-1613].
In 1546, he leased a house at Revey from William Rookes, who subsequently built Revey Hall for Ferrar.
In return, Ferrar had to serve 2 days at harvest time to his landlord, and had to provide 2 capons every Christmas to Royds Hall.
On 30th March 1555 – in the reign of Mary Tudor – he was burned at the stake in the market place at Carmarthen for his
heresies, schisms and errors
in refusing to acknowledge the Pope.
A memorial to him by J. B. Leyland was erected in Halifax Parish Church in 1847. The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions and records his words on being chained to the stake
If I stir through the pains of my burning, believe not the doctrine I have preached
| Ferret, Joseph | Ref F504 |
| Ferrett, Joshua | Ref F638 |
| Ferrett, Mabel | Ref F224 |
She was buried at Saint Peter's, Hartshead
| Ferris, Rev Godfrey Richard | Ref F1155 |
In 1852, he married Emily Ann, daughter of Dr Mason Stanhope Kenny
| Ferry Bridge Court Club | Ref F777 |
A custom of the club was that, if a member of the club disobeyed a rule, he was turned upside-down, and any coins which fell from his pockets were spent on drink
| Feslei | Ref F26 |
are almost certainly a single name Werlafeslei, referring to the township of Warley. It is interesting to note that feslei is written without a capital letter, rather than Feslei, supporting the idea that the word is a continuation and not the name of a separate township.... Werla feslei ...
| Feuds | Ref F103 |
| Feugill, Arthur | Ref F178 |
He married (1) Alice Hindle [1886-1914].
Alice died at her mother's house in Sutcliffe Street, Pellon [4th March 1914] (aged 28).
Alice was buried at Christ Church, Pellon
In [Q4] 1917, he (possibly) married (2) Edith Dobney in Halifax
| Feynman, Richard | Ref F49 |
His third wife was Gweneth Howarth [1934-1989] from Ripponden.
Children:
| ffarebanke, Edmund | Ref F888 |
The said Edmund (his son, who was parish clerk of Heptonstall) to pay yerely to new chapell in the estfeld of Hiperom (Lightcliffe chapel), towards fyndyng of a prest ther for ever
| fflemyng, Reyner | Ref F320 |
| ffrench, Rev William David | Ref F492 |
Minister at Lightcliffe Congregational Church [1908-1915].
In [Q3] 1906, he married Lucy Tester [1885-19??] in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
They lived at The Manse, Lightcliffe [1908-1915].
In May 1915, he went to serve in Sunderland.
He died in Sheffield [Q1 1961] (aged 80).
See ff
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| ffryear, Joseph | Ref F231 |
He was an early member of the Fryer family of Rastrick.
He was a Quaker and a Passive Resister.
In 1701, he married (1) Esther Preston.
Esther was the daughter of Jonas Preston
Children:
The family came to live in Rastrick. This was beginning of the Fryer family's presence in the district.
After the death of his wife in 1712, he became a passive resister, and from 1715 he served many spells in prison for non-payment of tithes.
Around 1715, he married (2) Mary Boothman.
Children:
See ff
| Fickling, Frederick | Ref F623 |
He married Catherine.
They lived at 58 Jacquelin Street, London, Ontario, Canada.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 142nd Battalion Canadian Infantry.
He died 8th February 1916 (aged 44).
He was buried at London (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery, Canada [Grave Ref BA G79]
| Fiddle Wood Cottage, Mill Bank | Ref F1209 |
| Fiddle Woods, Mill Bank | Ref F115 |
| The Fiddler | Ref F305 |
He lived at Brick Lane Kilns, Gooder Lane
| Fiddlers' Bridge, Todmorden | Ref F360 |
| Fiddling, Kenneth | Ref F239 |
| Fidler, John Henry | Ref F364 |
Children:
They lived at Stone Hill House, Hipperholme [1872].
John Henry died 8th December 1872 (aged 45).
Mary Jane died 15th June 1898 (aged 69).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 778]
John Henry was a beneficiary in the will of Hannah Cheslett; he and John Firth owned Plot 1613 in which Hannah & her brother John Tomlinson were buried
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| Fidler, Samuel Richard | Ref F377 |
Born 11th February 1850.
He was a shoe & boot salesman [1874].
In [Q2] 1874, he married Mary Ann Smith [1850-1???] in Boston, Lincolnshire.
Mary Ann was born in Brough
Child: John Henry [1883-1900]
Samuel Richard died 27th February 1898 (aged 48) and was buried at Higham, Kent.
He is remembered on the family grave at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 778]
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| Fidler, Thomas | Ref F401 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a solicitor's clerk [1872].
On 10th September 1872, he married Alice Hawkyard in Halifax.
Alice was born in Elland, the daughter of Thomas Hawkyard
Children:
The children were born in Huddersfield.
The couple died in Huddersfield: Thomas [1922]; Alice [1940]
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| Field ... | Ref F38 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Field Bottom Farm, Lower Shelf | Ref F1195 |
| Field End Farm, Triangle | Ref F457 |
Sale by Auction on Monday next 19th August 1918 for Mr W. Fleming. horses, carts and gearing
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| Field Head Farm, Blackshawhead | Ref F323 |
| Field Head, Illingworth | Ref F597 |
Owners and tenants have included
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| Field Head, Lightcliffe | Ref F496 |
In 1896, the property was for sale at auction
with stables, coach house, gardens &c, the whole comprising 4.816 yards
Owners and tenants have included
| Field Head, Norwood Green | Ref F393 |
| Field Head, Stansfield | Ref F157 |
| Field Head, Wainstalls | Ref F707 |
| Field House, Brighouse | Ref F375 |
Owners and tenants have included
In the 1930s, it was converted into 3 separate units
| Field House Courtyard, Sowerby | Ref F515 |
The Workshop Range and Barn are listed and date from the late 16th century
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| Field House, Elland | Ref F448 |
The building was converted into shops in 19??
| Field House Farm, Southowram | Ref F7920 |
The Farm (10 acres) was listed as a part of the Shibden Estate in a sale catalogue of October 1925.
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by John Rushworth
| Field House, Halifax | Ref F74 |
Subsequent owners and tenants of the house have included
In 2009, in attempt to save the building, Halifax Civic Trust tried to get the house listed but this failed and the house was demolished
| Field House, Illingworth | Ref F910 |
| Field House, Lightcliffe | Ref F679 |
| Field House, Mytholmroyd | Ref F283 |
| Field House, Shibden | Ref F206 |
The house is recorded in 1319 when it was owned by Richard the Horner.
In the 16th century it was owned by Robert Northende, John Northende, and John Hall.
The original house was demolished.
A datestone records 1713 and W / IM when the house was rebuilt.
The site was once occupied by the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem.
Subsequent owners and tenants have included
This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Our Home & Country.
It is now a guest house.
See Manor of Batley
| Field House, Sowerby | Ref F31 |
The present Palladian-style house was built for George Stansfeld in 1749.
The Courtyard stands behind the House.
See Field House, Surrey, Nether Field House, Sowerby, Sowerby Chapel, Timothy Stansfeld and The Breck, Triangle
| Field House, Warley | Ref F1153 |
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| Field Lane Co-Op, Rastrick | Ref F6160 |
This is still in operation
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| Field Lane housing estate, Rastrick | Ref F591 |
This is one of the largest estates in Calderdale
| The Field of Hope, Ripponden | Ref F1186 |
In October 2008, the children of Ripponden Junior & Infants' School, in conjunction with Ripponden in Bloom and the Calderdale Marie Curie cancer nurses, planted the area with daffodils
| Field Place | Ref F261 |
| Fielden ... | Ref F29 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Fielden & Greenwood | Ref F654 |
Partners included J. Fielden, S. Fielden and J. Greenwood.
The partnership was dissolved in July 1860
| Fielden & Greenwood | Ref F801 |
In 1864, he was declared bankrupt
| Fielden & Travis | Ref F739 |
The partners' sons – Samuel Fielden and Joseph Travis – joined the firm.
In 1818, when Joseph Travis died, the Travis family left the partnership and the firm continued as Fielden's, with Samuel, John and William Fielden
| Fielden Brothers | Ref F426 |
Around 1940, Albert Fielden started a poultry farming business at Nicklety Poultry Farm, Walsden adjacent to Nicklety House.
His brothers Frank and Jeremy joined him about 1942 and they traded as Fielden Brothers Poultry Farmers.
After Frank retired in the early 1950s, Albert & Jeremy continued to run the farm until they retired in 1964
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| Fielden Brothers | Ref F733 |
They were at:
In 1959, they announced the closure of 2 cotton mills. Their plastics section was to be retained.
See James Cheetham / Abraham Fielden / Edward B. Fielden / Friths Mill, Walsden / John Helliwell / John Lord / Mankinholes Riots / Niagara / George Slater / Richard Arthur Thorp
| Fielden Brothers | Ref F837 |
| Fielden Centre, Todmorden | Ref F12 |
| Fielden Children's Hospital, Todmorden | Ref F237 |
Closed in 1986. The site was redeveloped in 1990
| Fielden's: Edward Fielden & Company | Ref F806 |
| Fielden Engineers Limited | Ref F757 |
| Fielden's: Lord Fielden & Son Limited | Ref F736 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Janice Giffen
| Fielden's: G. Fielden & Son | Ref F809 |
| Fielden House, Todmorden | Ref F1217 |
| Fielden's: Howorth Fielden & Sons | Ref F456 |
| Fielden's: James Fielden & Brothers | Ref F744 |
| Fielden Joint Hospital, Todmorden | Ref F1356 |
The buildings were erected in 1892 and 1905.
It has been converted into housing and is now known as Stoodley Grange
See Reuben Crabtree
| Fielden Memorial Committee | Ref F578 |
On 16th April 1875, they held a concert in the Town Hall to defray the expense incurred in connection with the unveiling of the Statue. Over £60 was raised
| Fielden's: Robert Fielden & Sons | Ref F735 |
They had business at
The company continued into the 20th century and claimed to be the oldest picker-making firm in the world.
See Josiah Fielden, Robert Fielden and Thomas Fielden
| Fielden's: S. & A. Fielden | Ref F734 |
| Fielden Society | Ref F798 |
| Fielden Square, Todmorden | Ref F270 |
The Fielden Temperance Hotel & Coffee Tavern was here.
The Square is now a car park
| Fielden Statue | Ref F88 |
A statue was commissioned in 1861 with the proceeds of a public subscription throughout Lancashire organised by the Fielden Memorial Committee.
Amongst those who subscribed were Henry Edwards [5 guineas], John Crossley & Sons [5 guineas], Edward Akroyd [5 guineas], and subscribers in Todmorden [£300].
The bronze statue – in recognition of his work for the Ten Hours Act – was designed by J. H. Foley RA in 1863, cast by Elkington & Company, and delivered in 1869.
The statue was unveiled by Lord John Manners.
It shows him standing with his left leg slightly forward, his right hand in the arm-hole of his waistcoat, and his left hand resting on a copy of the Ten Hours Bill which lies on a pedestal.
The statue stands on a granite plinth which is inscribed with the date of his birth
17th January 1784
on one face, and that of his death
29th May 1849
on another.
Initially, the statue was placed in storage until a suitable site could be found.
On 3rd April 1875, it was formally unveiled by the Duke of Rutland, Lord John Manners, at the opening of Todmorden Town Hall and stood outside the Hall.
In 1890, the statue was moved to what became Fielden Square.
In 1939, it was moved to Centre Vale Park
| Fielden Terrace, Todmorden | Ref F213 |
| Fielden Wharf, Todmorden | Ref F1079 |
A restaurant next to the Golden Lion was demolished
| The Fieldens, Todmorden | Ref F1001 |
| Fielder, Dawn | Ref F144 |
| Fielder, Fred | Ref F246 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a Corporation motor bus conductor [1911] / a porter at Walsden railway station.
In [Q1] 1908, he married Nellie Dean [1888-19??] in Todmorden.
Nellie was born in Stafford
Children:
The family lived at
During World War I, he enlisted in Todmorden [September 1914], and he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 7th August 1915 / killed at Gallipoli 7th August 1915.
The Todmorden & District News [11th August 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [Grave Ref 58-72 & 218-219], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.
In [Q4] 1917, a Nellie Fielder married William A. Scholfield in Todmorden.
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| Fielder, Henry | Ref F533 |
Born in Goole.
He was a labourer of Myrtle Street, Langfield [1889] / a general labourer [1891] / a gas stoker [1901] / a Corporation gas stoker [1911] / a labour at electricity works [1921].
On 21st December 1889, he married (1) Jane Ball [1859-1905] at Halifax Parish Church.
Jane, of Church Street, Langfield, was born in Dawley, Shropshire, the daughter of Joseph Ball, labourer
Children:
Jane died in Todmorden [Q1 1905] (aged 45).
In [Q4] 1906, he married (2) Sarah [1868-19??] in Halifax.
Sarah was born in Todmorden.She was the widow of Mr Southwell and had 2 children by her first marriage:
- Frank Southwell [b 1900] who was an iron planer with A. Kinghorn & Company [1921]
- Alice Southwell [b 1902] who was a cotton winder with W. L. Sandbach & Company [1921]
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1921] was grandson Wilfred A. Fielder [b 1908]
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| Fielder, John | Ref F659 |
He was a labourer [1871].
He married Catherine [1823-1???].
Catherine was born in Westminster, London
They lived at 20 New Road, Halifax [1871].
Living with them [in 1871] were Emma Hoye & her illegitimate son Alfred. Emma later married Thomas Cookson Bent
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| Fieldhouse Brothers | Ref F273 |
In January 1892, the local newspapers reported that
Frank Fieldhouse of Seaford House, Stafford Road, Halifax, Harry Fieldhouse of Garden House, Liversedge, & Tom Fieldhouse of the Turkish Baths, Gibbet Street, Halifax, nurserymen trading as Fieldhouse Brothers, Seaford House & New Market, Halifax, and Garden House, Liversedge, had filed for bankruptcy
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| Fieldhouse, Eli | Ref F272 |
Born in Bradford.
He was a gardener [1871] / a gardener (domestic) [1881, 1891].
Monica Higgins, his gt-gt-gt-granddaughter, writes:
Eli was a gardener, possibly working for Giulio Marchetti, as well as others.He appears in many local newspapers as gardener at Manor Heath, gardener to John Hall, Moor Royd, & gardener, Broomfield, and won awards for his plants, vegetables & fruits, and is listed as a judge in gardening/agricultural shows.
His father was also a gardener, and Eli subsequently had a line of sons, grandsons and great-grandsons skilled at gardening.
Three of his sons, Frank, Harry and Tom, were at one time nursery men, and were trading as Fieldhouse Bros in Halifax and Liversedge.
Harry went onto work as a technical gardening trainer and bandmaster at the Standon Farm Technical School in Stafford [later called Standon Farm Approved School], and his son William Joseph took up the position after he retired. William's son, 21 year-old William Peter Fieldhouse, known as Peter, was working as his father's assistant at the school in 1947. A group of students hatched a plot to shoot the rather authoritarian headmaster, but Peter, came into the room as the boys were preparing the guns. They panicked, and shot Peter in the leg and then abdomen. He died of his wounds 30 minutes later
On 3rd September 1858, he married Hannah Boocock [1838-1???] at St Peter's Church, Bradford (Bradford Cathedral).
Hannah was born in Shelf
Children:
They lived at
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| Fieldhouse, Wilfred | Ref F83 |
He was a labourer at the Prince of Wales Mills of Thomas Ormerod & Company.
On 22nd September 1915, he and Ernest Preston Webster were dropping bales of silk from the second storey of the mill, through a trapdoor, to the basement. Having dropped 2 bales, Fieldhouse went downstairs to check that they were being loaded on to the waggon. Webster called out before dropping another bale, and getting no reply, assumed that all was clear. On going downstairs, Webster found Fieldhouse lying on one of the bales, having been knocked down by the third bale. He was taken to the Infirmary, his spine being severely injured.
He died 26th September 1915 (aged 28).
At the Inquest, the Jury returned a verdict of Accidental Death, adding that the firm should have had someone in the basement as the bales were being dropped
| Fielding ... | Ref F294 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Fielding & Bottomley | Ref F786 |
Established in 1879 by John Fielding and John Heap Bottomley.
Recorded in 1911, when they were still at South Parade Joinery Works.
In 19??, they took over the Hipperholme business established by Thomas J. Constantine
An advertisement for the business in July 1923 announced
THE MODERN GIRL thinks she's a live-wire – well, we'll agree that some are shocking
If you do want really live-wires in your business you can't do better than have Fielding & Bottomley provide your fixtures & fittings. They can equip your shop with the most efficient, modern, time saving fittings and at the same time making the most of your floor space.
You can save money by consulting usFIELDING & BOTTOMLEY
The Modern Shopfitters,
SOUTH PARADE, HALIFAX.
Phone 1634
An advertisement for the business in August 1923 announced
A man is sometimes judged by the cigars he gives and likewise by the chair you sit on to smoke it and the general layout of the office, shop or showroom, each item of which is subconsciously appraised as you sit there smoking. WELL, if Fielding & Bottomley have modified and fitted up your place you go up 100 per cent every time you give a cigar away.
Anyhow, if you've a moment to spare let's have a chat about your job.FIELDING & BOTTOMLEY,
The Modern Shopfitters,
SOUTH PARADE, HALIFAX.
Phone 1634
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| Fielding, Ball & Company | Ref F756 |
| Fielding's: Benjamin Fielding & Sons | Ref F737 |
| Fielding's: Daniel Fielding & Sons | Ref F785 |
They had around 20 pubs in the area, including
The business was bought out by Samuel Webster in 1961.
Closed in 19??
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| Fielding's: Eli Fielding & Company Limited | Ref F800 |
| Fielding, Jackson & Company | Ref F772 |
| Fields Farm, Norland | Ref F91 |
A lintel from the house – dated I/MB/M 1616/H for Isabel and Michael Barrow – was reused at Fallingworth Hall, Norland
| Fields, Sydney | Ref F832 |
During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 27th July 1944 (aged 20).
He is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma [Grave Ref 7]
| Fiennes, Celia | Ref F131 |
Through England on a Side Saddle in the time of William and Mary
in 1695. She wrote that she was discouraged from visiting Halifax because the local roads were:
difficult and stony
and she described the road over Blackstone Edge as:
noted all over England as a dismal high precipice, steep in the ascent and descent on either end; its very moorish ground all about and even just at the top, though so high that you travel on a Causey which is very troublesome as its a moist ground so as it usual on these high hills; they stagnate the air and hold mist and rains almost perpetually
She noted that
it took 11 hours to travel 25 miles
| Fifty Shilling Tailors | Ref F916 |
Recorded in 1936 at 2-4 Commercial Street, Halifax.
They became a part of United Drapery [1953], John Collier [1958] and were a part of the Burton Group [1985]
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| Filcher, James | Ref F125 |
He married Mary Hardcastle [1743-1815].
Mary died 28th November 1815 (aged 72).
She was buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 37] with Mary's brother John Hardcastle [1742-7th July 1781].
Details of James's death / burial place are not yet known
| Fillingham, Joseph | Ref F98 |
He established a butcher's business in Brighouse [1848]. The business was originally at Lane Head; he later moved to premises in Bethel Street.
In 1851, he married Ann Henthorn [1832-1893] in Halifax.
Ann was born in Rastrick
Children:
They lived at
Ann died Q3 1893 (aged 61).
Joseph died Q4 1903 (aged 75).
On his death, son Sam carried on the butchery business.
Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
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| Fillingham, Joseph Harold | Ref F827 |
Born in Brighouse.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).
He died 2nd September 1918.
He was buried at Vaulx Hill Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II C 6].
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Brighouse Parish Church
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| Fillingham, Sam | Ref F823 |
Born in Brighouse.
He was an apprentice butcher [1881] / a butcher [1901] / a butcher, having carried on the family butchery business after his father's death / President of the Brighouse Butchers' Association / a member of the Albion Bowling Club.
In 1894, he married Annie Inman [1869-1952] in Halifax.
Annie was born in Brighouse
Children:
They lived at 26 Bethel Street, Brighouse [1901, 1911, 1919].
He died at home [13th January 1919]
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| Films | Ref F109 |
| Finch, Elizabeth | Ref F329 |
| Finch, Thomas | Ref F317 |
In 1824, he carried on the family clockmaking business at a shop in Northgate
| Finch, Thomas | Ref F6590 |
| Finch, Thomas | Ref F8480 |
| Finch, Thomas | Ref F545 |
He was a boiler maker [1881] / a blacksmith's striker [1891] / an iron worker [1901] / a blacksmith (iron foundry) [1911] / a retired iron works labourer with Lord Brothers Iron Works Todmorden [1921].
In [Q2] 1876, he married Sarah Jane Halstead [1855-1919] in Todmorden.
Sarah Jane was born in Walsden.She was a cotton weaver [1881, 1891, 1901]
They had no children.
They lived at
Sarah Jane died 4th March 1919 (aged 64).
Thomas died 29th December 1928 (aged 79).
They both died in Todmorden and were buried at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church
| Finch, William | Ref F236 |
He married (1) Mary [1703-1762].
Children:
He married (2) Grace [1720-1804].
The business was carried on by his son, Thomas.
The epitaph on the family memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
See Sod House Green
| Findlay, William | Ref F565 |
He was cashier & director at carpet & blanket mills [1891] / a director of Firth's Carpets, Bailiff Bridge [1901] / a director at carpet works [1911].
He married (1) Jeanie [1850-1882].
Children:
Jeanie died in Halifax [Q1 1882] (aged 32).
In [Q3] 1894, he married (2) Edith Nicholl [1872-19??] in Halifax.
Edith was born in Halifax
Children:
The family lived at
Living with the widowed William [in 1891] was sister-in-law Helen Wilson [b 1843] (house keeper)
| Findlay, Wilson Alexander | Ref F562 |
Mr Wilson Alexander Findlay, son of William Findlay, of Bay Cliff, Bailiffe Bridge, has successfully passed his first professional examination as veterinary surgeon at the new Veterinary College, Edinburgh. Mr Findlay has been a pupil of Mr James Muirhead Bell MRCVS of Brighouse
He went on to become a well-known veterinary surgeon on the Stratford-upon-Avon district of Warwickshire.
He died in 1950 (aged 74).
The Stratford-On-Avon Herald [20th January 1950] published an obituary
| Fingland, John | Ref F1308 |
In 1869, he moved to Sowerby Bridge Gas Works.
The following extracts from the minutes of the Sowerby Bridge Local Board show his chequered record there
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| Fink Hill, Brighouse | Ref F348 |
| Finkhill, Brighouse | Ref F2 |
See Brighouse Rangers and Nab End, Hove Edge
| Finkle Street Reservoir, Luddendenfoot | Ref F938 |
The dam was owned by the railway company and – together with Brampton Dam and another near Boulderclough – supplied the water troughs on the adjacent railway line
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| Finlayson, Dr Duncan | Ref F822 |
Born in Scotland.
He was educated at Aberdeen / surgeon to the Anchor Line / physician and surgeon in Halifax [1901, 1911].
Around 1896, he married Gwenllian Thomas [1877-19??].
Gwenllian was born in Glamorgan
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was sister-in-law Rhoda Thomas [b 1879]
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| Finlayson, Ronald | Ref F572 |
He was employed by Baldwin & Walker Limited.During World War I, he served with the West Riding Regiment.
He (possibly) died in the conflict
but no evidence can be found for his military career.
There are records for a Private R. Finlayson (Service No. 2313) who served with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [1915], but no records for a death on the CWGC list
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| Finlayson, Ronald Edward Mclennan | Ref F359 |
Born in Halifax [21st October 1897].
Baptised 21st November 1897.
During World War I, he was called up as a Lieutenant [30th August 1918] in the New Armies (38th Dogras) and was a Captain in the Indian Army [1921].
The WW1 Medal Rolls show him as Captain in the 38th Dogras
In [Q3] 1930, he married Winifred Lilly in Hampstead, London.
Winifred Lilly [née Tee] was born in Barnet [30th January 1897] & was the widow of Jack A. Pringle whom she had married in Barnet [Q1 1917]
After the marriage, he appears to leave the Army and was living in London.
He subsequently rejoined the RIASC : Royal Indian Army Service Corps as a Major, and Winifred moved to the south coast.
They lived at
Ronald died in India [15th October 1941].
He was buried at Karachi War Cemetery, Pakistan [Grave Ref 3 A 6]. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,711 13/-.
Probate was granted to his widow Winifred Lily.
Winifred Lily died in the Madeira Nursing Home, Worthing [3rd February 1978] (aged 81). Probate records show that she left effects valued at £11,067
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| Finlinson, Ernest Arthur | Ref F347 |
He became a banker with Lloyds Bank and the Halifax Branch of the West Yorkshire Bank.
He married Maud.
See Samuel Watkinson
| Finlinson, Joseph Henry Scott | Ref F249 |
On 16th November 1868, he married (1) Emma Bradley [1848-1893] in Huddersfield.
Children:
Emma died in 1893.
On 27th September 1894, he married (2) Florence Sutcliffe [1874-19??] in Harrogate.
Children:
He was General Manager of the Halifax & Huddersfield Union Banking Company from 1884 until his resignation on 30th June 1897. It is said that he was in financial difficulties due to his wife's wild extravagances.
When the bank left Royds' House in 1898, he bought the building and renamed it Somerset House because he had business interests in Somerset.
They lived at
He lived in Somerset from around 1899 until 1902.
Shortly afterwards, he and his wife parted company, and he went to live with his daughter, Mabel Constance, at Marylebone, London, where he died on 7th September 1918.
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| Finn Gledhill & Company | Ref F1183 |
They absorbed the business of many local solicitors and firms, including
In 1965, the firm bought Number 2 Harrison Road.
When Number 2 became too small in the late 1960s, the firm bought Number 1 Harrison Road from Pickles the Architect.
They acquired Number 3 Harrison Road when they amalgamated with Horsley, Bairstow & Helliwell.
They acquired Number 4 Harrison Road the early 1980s.
The name changed to Finn Gledhill in 1996
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| Finn, Hugh Wilfrid Walter | Ref F1185 |
He was a solicitor in Halifax, a partner in Finn Gledhill & Company, and a solicitor & notary public [1963].
In [Q1] 1954, he married Marie Hardman in Amounderness, Lancashire.
| Finn, Rev J. | Ref F818 |
He lived at Willow Bank.
See Nowell Memorial
| Finney Brothers | Ref F774 |
Closed down in 1970, following widespread foul pest in the district.
See Jack Lund Finney
| Finney Farm, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse | Ref F963 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Finney, Geoffrey Lund | Ref F567 |
Born in Todmorden [7th April 1925].
During World War II, he served with the Merchant Navy.
Geoffrey died in Rugby in 1992
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| Finney, Jack Lund | Ref F566 |
On 17th November 1921, he married Doris Clegg [1900-1948] at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
Doris was born in Milnrow
Children:
They lived at 2 Horsfall Villas, Halifax Road, Todmorden [1948]
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| Finney, Jack Vernon | Ref F421 |
Born in Todmorden.
In [Q2] 1944, he married Joyce Mary Barlow [1922-2002].
Joyce Mary was born in Todmorden
They had no children.
They lived at 58 Castle Lane, Todmorden.
During World War II, he served as a Sergeant (wireless operator) with the 102nd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He was killed in action in Germany [13th August 1944].
He was buried at Rheinberg War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 8 E 7-11].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.
Jack left £398 5/9d to Joyce in his will
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| Finnigan, John | Ref F493 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.
He died 29th March 1918.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Luddendenfoot Working Men's Club.
His brother Thomas Finnigan also died in the War
| Finnigan, Thomas | Ref F485 |
He was a member of St Walburga's Catholic Church, Luddendenfoot / employed at Fairlea Mills, Luddendenfoot.
He married Unknown.
Children:
They lived at 42 Milner Royd, Luddendenfoot.
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was mentioned in Dispatches.
He died 28th March 1918 (aged 28).
He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Luddendenfoot Working Men's Club.
His brother John Finnigan also died in the War
| Finnigan, William | Ref F726 |
In [Q2] 1907, he married Emily McDonald in Halifax.
Child: unknown
They lived at 11 Milner Royd, Luddendenfoot.
He had 12 years' active service and 5 years in the reserve.
During World War I, he was called-up to Devonport [August 1914], and he served as an Able Seaman (Rfr/Ch/B/5192) with the Royal Navy aboard the cruiser HMS Hogue
He died 22nd September 1914 (aged 29) when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-9, and sank with the loss of 48 men.
He is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent [Grave Ref 2], on Luddendenfoot War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Luddendenfoot Working Men's Club
| Finucane, Brendan Eamon Fergus (Paddy) | Ref F257 |
| Fir Grove, Greetland | Ref F878 |
| Fire Stations | Ref F877 |
| Fireclays (Elland) Limited | Ref F189 |
| Fires | Ref F40 |
| Firth ... | Ref F48 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Firth & Barritt | Ref F696 |
Partners included J. Firth and J. Barritt.
The partnership was dissolved in February 1864
| Firth & Bowles | Ref F559 |
Partners included W. Firth and L. Bowles.
The partnership was dissolved in February 1867
| Firth & Cheetham | Ref F928 |
Partners included John Firth and Harry Cheetham.
The partnership was dissolved in June 1810
| Firth & Howarth | Ref F760 |
About 1841, the partners built 2 villas at North View, Todmorden and houses in Lower George Street, Todmorden.
Recorded in 1861 at Albion Place, North Street, Todmorden
| Firth & Marsden | Ref F787 |
| Firth & Parkinson | Ref F789 |
| Firth & Riley | Ref F936 |
Partners included Isaac Firth and Joseph Riley.
The partnership was dissolved in April 1839
| Firth & Sons | Ref F101 |
Their work included
| Firth Brothers Limited | Ref F758 |
In 1905, they are recorded as wine and spirit merchants at 4 Burnley Road, Halifax
| Firth's Carpets, Bailiff Bridge | Ref F447 |
| Firth's Carpets mill dam | Ref F316 |
| Firth fountain, Bailiff Bridge | Ref F274 |
She also left £100 to Hipperholme Council for the future maintenance of the fountain. It stood immediately in front of the Punch Bowl at Bailiff Bridge. In 1962, it was removed, because it was a hazard to traffic, and dumped on the council depot at Norwood Green
| Firth House, Barkisland | Ref F542 |
| Firth House, Rastrick | Ref F315 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Firth, Howarth & Firth | Ref F761 |
In 1813, they moved to a small mill which they rebuilt in 1826 as Causeywood Mill. In 1833, they occupied Folly Mill, Langfield and employed 54 workers. In 1835, they built Albion Mill, Todmorden.
From 1837, Joseph Firth and William Howarth traded as Firth & Howarth
| Firth's: Isaac, John & Samuel Firth | Ref F768 |
They had a small factory near their home before moving to Lilly Lane Mill, Halifax.
In 1849, the partnership was dissolved. Isaac took over the old mill, John took over the new mill, and Samuel took over the centre mill which was built over the engine and boiler house. Samuel supplied power to the other 2 mills on an agreed basis.
On 29th November 1850, many of their employees were killed or injured when a boiler exploded – see Explosion at Lilly Lane Mill.
On 20th March 1868, Samuel and his son John, were charged with fraudulently using in their mill 50,000 cubic feet of gas, the property of Halifax Corporation.
At the trial, evidence showed that for 10 or 11 years, 3 meters and 80 lights in the mill and the workshops obtained the supply through a pipe which had been soldered to the gas main many years ago.
The Firths claimed that they had simply carried on using a system which they found in operation when they entered into possession of the mill.
The case against Samuel was withdrawn, but John was ordered to pay the penalty of £5 plus £2 per day since the information was laid, the total penalty being £345.
At the West Riding Sessions on 6th April 1869, John was sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment with hard labour for the offence.
| Firth's: J. Firth & Brothers | Ref F1293 |
Recorded on 10th December 1860 when fire broke out at their mill
| Firth's: Samuel Firth & Sons | Ref F838 |
| Firth's: T. F. Firth & Company | Ref F766 |
Originally known as Firth Willans's, the company took the name T. F. Firth & Company in October 1875.
In 1889, it became a limited company, T. F. Firth & Sons Limited.
See Birkby Moor, Brighouse War Memorial, Firth's War Memorial, Firth's Carpets mill dam, May Hartley, Lightcliffe House, William Lochhead, Charles Henry Payne and Joseph Waddington
| Firth, Willans & Company Limited | Ref F773 |
In 1867, they bought a mill in Bailiff Bridge at auction.
The company became T. F. Firth & Company after 1875 when Wrigley Willans left the partnership
| Fischer (F.A.G.) Bearings Company | Ref F873 |
| Fisden, Mr | Ref F523 |
| Fish Market, Halifax | Ref F45 |
Owners and tenants included
More recently, some of the shops have been taken over by other businesses
| Fish, Mr | Ref F885 |
| Fisher ... | Ref F16 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| The Fisher-Robertson family | Ref F460 |
| Fisher-Smith, Emerson Lyman | Ref F995 |
He was educated at Tonbridge School.
In 1923, he married (1) Ruth Ambler [1902-1991] in Baildon.
Children:
They lived at Halifax, where the children were born.
In the crash of 1929, they lost their house in Halifax. Around 1930, they moved to Hoyle Court, Baildon.
Later, they moved to Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, where he built a house, Chess Cottage.
He was in business with a film studio. Successful films included Tiger Bay with Anna May Wong [1934], Men of Steel, and Ali Baba & the 40 Thieves, and there were 4 failures.
His business partners absconded to France with the company's funds.
Ruth divorced him & married a photographer.
He moved to the USA.
In 1940, he married (2) Margo Maggie Gould. The couple lived in California, then in England, and travelled.
He played minor – often uncredited – rôles in several films, including the part of a policeman in Mrs Miniver [1942].
The couple returned to England, and then travelled.
He died in Malta. Maggie returned to California where she died
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| Fisher-Smith, Sir George Henry | Ref F327 |
| Fisherman's Hut Falls, Hebden Bridge | Ref F1184 |
See Fisherman's Hut, Hebden Bridge
| Fisherman's Hut, Hebden Bridge | Ref F210 |
See Fisherman's Hut Falls, Hebden Bridge
| Fishers' Drapery Establishment, Halifax | Ref F381 |
Recorded around 1914, when they were at Southgate, Halifax.
| Fishwick, Arthur | Ref F73 |
He was manager of Co-operative Society stores in Triangle [1890-1904] / West Vale [1904-1907] / Sowerby Bridge [1907].
In [Q3] 1891, he married Sarah Hannah Higginbottom [1869-19??] from Mossley, Lancashire, in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 16 Myrtle Terrace, Sowerby Bridge [1911]
| Fishwick, Councillor | Ref F75 |
| Fitten, James | Ref F552 |
He married Grace [1767-1835].
Children:
They lived at Stile, Sowerby [1818].
Grace died 18th March 1835 (aged 68).
James died 5th May 1850 (aged 83).
They & other members of the family (‡) were buried at Steep Lane Baptist Chapel, Sowerby
| Fitten, John | Ref F553 |
He was a shoemaker [1819].
On 21st June 1819, he married Sarah Wilson [17??-1849] in Halifax.
Children: Not known
They lived at Sowerby.
Sarah died 9th June 1849.
John died 18th August 1868 (aged 74).
The couple were buried at Steep Lane Baptist Chapel, Sowerby with John's parents
| Fitton & Broadbent | Ref F1147 |
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| Fitton, Edward | Ref F9050 |
| Fitton, Eli Whiteley | Ref F488 |
Born in Soyland [11th April 1850].
He was a cotton spinner [1861] / a wool warehouseman [1871] / a cotton twister [1881] / a wool warehouseman [1891, 1901, 1911].
In 1871, he married Lavinia Hollas.
Lavinia was the daughter of James Hollas
Children:
The family lived at
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| Fitton, Joseph | Ref F6 |
Born in Hartshead-cum-Clifton.
He was a small wire drawer [1851, 1871, 1881].
In [Q1] 1854, he married Mary Riley [1833-1906] in Bradford.
Mary was born in Ovenden
Children:
They lived at
Living with the widowed Mary [in 1901] was granddaughter Emily A. [b 1899].
Joseph died 23rd December 1899 (aged 68).
Mary died 14th April 1906 (aged 73).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3532]
| Fitton's: R. N. Fitton | Ref F8620 |
| Fitton, Robert | Ref F453 |
On 29th June 1818, he married Clementia at Elland Parish Church
Clementia (née Whiteley) was the widow of Richard Holstead.She had a daughter by her first marriage; Hannah Holstead Whiteley [b 18th March 1814]
Children:
The family lived at Soyland.
Clementia died at Causeway Head Farm Soyland [17th December 1876] (aged 84).
Robert died in 1876 (aged 80)
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| Fitton, Robert | Ref F143 |
He was a wire drawer [1841] / a small wire drawer [1851].
Around 1831, he married Elizabeth [1804-1887].
Elizabeth was born in Hartshead
Children:
They lived at Lee Bridge Lane, Ovenden [1841]
Robert died 2nd October 1883 (aged 78).
Elizabeth died 4th October 1887 (aged 83).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2827]
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| Fitton, Robert | Ref F52 |
He was a machine maker [1881] / a mechanic (turner) [1891] / a machine tool maker turner [1901] / an iron turner for machine tool maker [1911].
In [Q1] 1881, he married Mary Eliza Asquith [1860-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
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| Fitton, Thomas Henry | Ref F380 |
In [Q4] 1875, he married Sarah Birkhead in Halifax.
Sarah was the daughter of John Birkhead.She was a milliner [1901]
Children:
The family lived at 65 Westgate, Elland [1901].
Thomas Henry died Q3 1879 (aged 27).
In 1881 & 1891, Sarah & her daughters were living with her parents.
Living with Sarah & her daughters [in 1901] was her widowed sister Charlotte Jessop
| Fitton, Tom Harry | Ref F248 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a grocer's assistant [1911] / employed by Gibbet Street Economic Stores.
He lived with his parents at 16 Oak Terrace, Hanson Lane, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [October 1915] and served as a Private with the 11th Battalion with the Welsh Regiment.
He was drafted to Salonika [June 1916].
He was killed in action in Salonika [18th September 1918] (aged 22).
His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [2nd November & 9th November 1918].
He was buried at Doiran Military Cemetery, Greece [Grave Ref III F 24].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Fitton, William | Ref F454 |
Born in Soyland [17th November 1821].
He was a cotton carder [1851, 1861].
In [Q4] 1848, he married (1) Hannah Saville [1825-1???] in Halifax.
Hannah was the daughter of Sarah [1792-18??] & John Saville [1799-18??], of Soyland
Child: Eli Whiteley
A Hannah Fitton died in Halifax [Q4 1852] or [Q3 1853].
In [Q4] 1855, he married (2) Ruth Nicholl [1826-1???] in Halifax.
Ruth was a cotton spinner [1861]
Children:
They lived at
| Fitz-Eustace, John | Ref F531 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Roger
He became Constable of Chester.
This branch of the family moved to other parts of the country
| Fitz-Patrick, Rev Fennell | Ref F655 |
From Barbados.
He matriculated as a Non-Collegiate student at Oxford on 12th October 1895.
He gained 3rd class honours in Classical Moderations in 1897, by which time he had become a member of Hertford College, and 4th class honours in Theology in 1899.
The degree of BA was conferred on him in 1899, and that of MA, which required no further study or residence, in 1902.
He served as curate at King's Lynn [1900] / curate-in-charge of Gislingham [1902-1905] / and Eye, Suffolk [1905-1906] / rector of Southwood [1906-1910] / temporary chaplain to the Forces [1915-1919] / vicar of Great Finborough [1910-1928] / vicar at St Margaret's, Burnley [1928-1936] / Buckland Newton, Dorset [1936-1958] / in Surrey [1931-1958].
On 10th August 1918, he married Elsie Mabel, daughter of Samuel Marshall, at St Anne's in the Grove, Southowram.
In 1965, he was living in Penarth
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| Fitzpatrick, John | Ref F251 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
They lived at 17 Duke Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died following a German gas attack at Hill 60 [5th May 1915] (aged 30).
He 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
| Fitzpatrick, Michael | Ref F252 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Fitzsimmons, John | Ref F253 |
He was a blacksmith for Mitton's of Ann Street, Halifax / a reservist.
During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and and he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.
He was killed in action [15th January 1915] (aged 40).
He was buried at Lancashire Cottage Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I D 8].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Fitzwilliam, Charles | Ref F338 |
In [Q4] 1882, he married Constance Brocklehurst at St George's Church, Hanover Square, London
| Five Lane Ends, Brighouse | Ref F1135 |
| Fixby | Ref F511 |
| Fixby Board of Guardians | Ref F506 |
Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Fixby township have included
| Fixby Crematorium | Ref F1050 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by D. Thewlis
| Fixby Golf Club | Ref F992 |
| Fixby Hall | Ref F93 |
It is said that a special road was built so that those living at the hall could worship at Elland Church.
The hall is now a part of a golf club.
See George Crowther, Fixby, Manor of Fixby, Northend Nicholl Hamerton, Richard Oastler and Shepherd House, Fixby
This & associated entries use material contributed by Joanne Backhouse
| Fixby Hall, Fixby Park | Ref F265 |
The late 18th century park gates and a pair of lodges are listed.
Owners and tenants have included
| Fixby, Manor of | Ref F482 |
| Fixby Reservoir | Ref F712 |
It was filled in in 19??
| Fixby Surveyor of the Highways | Ref F6080 |
| Flack, Rt Rev John Robert | Ref F1 |
He later became Bishop of Huntingdon and the Church of England's envoy to the Vatican
| Flags | Ref F117 |
After quarrying, the stone was finished and the final product was known by names such as
See Crackin' t'flags, Elland flags, Flag Facer, Halifax Tool Company Limited, Perfecta, Sandstone, Stone Dresser and Vaccary walls
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| Flaherty, David | Ref F254 |
He lived with his parents at 6 Tidswell Terrace, Commercial Road, Halifax.
He was a regular soldier with 16 years' service.
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 2nd Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.
He died 12th March 1915 (aged 34).
He is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, France [Grave Ref 18], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brother James was a POW
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| Flaherty, Dillon | Ref F362 |
Born in Mayo, Ireland.
He was a gasworks labourer [1901].
He married Bridget [1865-1941].
Bridget was born in Sligo, Ireland
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was boarder Owen Scott [b Mayo, Ireland 1879], labourer (streets).
A Dillon Flaherty died in Halifax [Q2 1903] (aged 44).
Bridget died at home [16th January 1941] (aged 76) and was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery
| Flaherty, James | Ref F516 |
He was a general labourer demolition worker [1939].
He married Catherine.
Catherine was born 29th August 1886
Child: Teresa [b 9th July 1920] who was a cheese winder [1939]
They lived at 6 Oates Court, Horley Green, Halifax [1939]
| Flaherty, James | Ref F526 |
Born in Halifax [16th May 1886].
He was a worsted doffer [1901] / a general labourer with Richard Whitaker & Sons Limited [1921] / a builder's labourer [1939].
He married Mary [1876-19??].
Mary was born 25th March 1876
Children: Not known.
The family lived at 2 Tidswell's Terrace, Commercial Road, Halifax [1939, 1962].
James died in Halifax [20th September 1962] (aged 76).
Details of Mary's death / burial place are not yet known
| Flaherty, John | Ref F538 |
He was a cotton card room hand [1891] / a cotton breaker [1901] / a cotton scutcher [1911].
In 1886, he married Annie Burns [1861-19??] in Burnley.
Annie was born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
Children:
The family lived at
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| Flaherty, John | Ref F247 |
Born in Burnley.
He was a member of the choir of St Joseph's Catholic Church, Todmorden / a moulder's labourer [1911] / a warp dyer with the Cornholme Dyeing Company / a weaver at Calder Vale Shed, Cornholme [1914].
In [Q4] 1911, he married Ellen Wilcock in Burnley.
Ellen was the daughter of John Wilcock
Children:
The family lived at
During World War I, he enlisted in Rochdale [September 1914] and he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He went to France [March 1916].
He was killed in action in France [28th February 1917] (aged 27).
The Todmorden & District News [23rd March 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is (possibly) remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France, and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.
In 1920, Ellen gave birth to a son Albert V. Flaherty (registered in Burnley); father unknown.
In 1927, Ellen married (2) Arthur Duckworth.
Son Albert was recorded as Albert Duckworth (general daily worker) [1939]
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| Flaherty, Michael | Ref F363 |
He was a mason's labourer [1891] / a labourer's stone mason [1901].
He married Bridget [1866-1???].
Bridget was born in Mayo, Ireland
Children:
The children were born in Southowram.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was Michael's brother James Flaherty [b Mayo, Ireland 1865] (stone bearer)
| Flaherty, Patrick | Ref F345 |
He was a stone quarry labourer [1891, 1901] / a general labourer with Halifax Corporation [1921].
On 23rd June 1877, he married Maria Miles [1852-1???] at Saint Marie's Catholic Church, Halifax.
Maria was born in Ireland
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
| Flaight Hill | Ref F258 |
| Flailcroft, Todmorden | Ref F168 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Flanagan, James | Ref F1300 |
He was a private of the 6th West Yorkshire Militia / a glazier / a hawker / a vagrant from Huddersfield.
On Saturday 24th May 1862, he and another man and a woman, travelled from Halifax to Brighouse. On the journey, they stopped at several shops to make trivial purchases and at each paid with counterfeit 2 shillings and half-crown (2 shillings & 6 pence) coins.
The three were apprehended but the man and the woman escaped. Flanagan was discharged because he had exchanged one of the bad coins for a good one.
He was charged with uttering, on 22nd May 1865, two counterfeit crown (5 shillings) coins in Halifax. He first called at the Pressers' Arms, Halifax, a house kept by Mrs Halliwell, and paid with a bad coin. He was told that the coin was spurious and would not be returned to him.
Later, he called at the Three Pigeons, Halifax where he paid the landlady Mrs Haigh with another bad 5/- coin, in payment for a glass of beer. She gave him 4/10d change but suspected that the money was not right.
She met with PC Baldwin, and Flanagan was taken into custody. The coins were afterwards found to be counterfeit.
At the Assizes in August 1865, Flanagan claimed that it was John Ainley – a man previously convicted of passing counterfeit coins – who had passed the bad coin to Mrs Helliwell. The Judge said that the Jury might believe his story, but that did not affect the tendering of counterfeit coins at the Three Pigeons.
A verdict of Guilty was returned. Flanagan had been convicted 11 times previously, once of passing bad coin, and ten times for minor offences, and on this occasion was sentenced to 5 years' penal servitude
| Flanagan, Thomas | Ref F106 |
| Flanagan, Thomas | Ref F546 |
He was lodging house keeper at 53 & 57 Woolshops, Halifax [1901] / a newsagent at 55 Woolshops, Halifax [1911] / lodging house keeper at 43 Woolshops, Halifax [1921].
In 1901, Thomas is recorded as Blind.
He married Annie [1843-1903].
Annie was born in Ireland
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1891, 1901] were a large number of lodgers.
Annie died in Halifax [Q1 1903] (aged 59).
Living with Thomas [in 1911] were
his niece Sarah Flanagan [b Halifax 1884] (machinist), his nephew Francis Joseph Flanagan [b Philadelphia, USA 1900] (machinist), Elizabeth Davies [b Rochdale 1848] (domestic servant), & Elizabeth Henderson [b Scarborough 1854] (domestic servant), and several lodgers: John Welsh [b 1877] (labourer), Dan Sheridan [b 1876] (artiste & singer) & Richard Harrison [b 1879] (musician).
Living with Thomas [in 1921] were
his niece Sarah Flanagan [b 1884] (dressmaker), Elizabeth Davies [b 1848] (domestic servant), Edward Leonard [b 1856] (lodger / cooper) & Harry Smith [b 1868] (domestic servant).
See Thomas Bretherick and Flannigan's Lodging House, Halifax
| Flannery, James | Ref F326 |
In 1881, he was a prisoner in Pentonville Prison, Islington, London.
The crime(s) with which he was charged are not yet known
This & associated entries use material contributed by Jeffrey Knowles
| Flannigan, John | Ref F959 |
| Flannigan's Lodging House, Halifax | Ref F328 |
| Flannigan, Thomas | Ref F960 |
| Flat Field, Shibden | Ref F994 |
on the top of a hill opposite Shibden Hall
It gained the coal from the Upper Bed.
A sum of 8/6d was paid for a
pump for the coal pit
See Sough
| Flat Head, Soyland | Ref F147 |
Plaques on the house may refer to
In the 1930s, the Yorkshire Archæological Society successfully defeated a demolition order for the house.
| Flather ... | Ref F308 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Flavella | Ref F683 |
| Fleay, Rev Frederick Gard | Ref F313 |
| Fleeming, John | Ref F1334 |
He married Eliza [1813-1846].
Eliza died 3rd February 1846 [aged 33].
John died 18th September 1849 [aged 39].
The couple were buried at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel
| Fleet, Dr Henry | Ref F547 |
In [Q2] 1930, he married Amy Wilson in Halifax.
| Fleetham, William | Ref F8810 |
He was landlord of the Talbot, Illingworth [1910-1912].
He married Clara Newson [1859-19??] from Windsor, Berkshire, in Bedale.
| Fleming ... | Ref F521 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Fleming's | Ref F82 |
| Fleming, Birkby & Goodall Limited | Ref F765 |
They had business at West Grove Mills, Halifax [1900, 1912], Clifton Bridge Mills, Brighouse [1901], Salford Card Works, Brighouse [1922], and at Liversedge and Manchester [1896].
Officers of the Company have included Walter Evelyn Wright – Managing Director.
In 1896, J. E. Lawler of Lime Street EC was their London representative.
A 1900 advertisement for the business announced
Fleming's "TEON" Belting, Flemings Leather, Hair, Cotton and other BeltingWest Grove Mill, Halifax
National Telephone No. 48
See Card Clothing & Belting Limited and Leonard Hardcastle
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| Fleming Brothers | Ref F518 |
Recorded in 1936, when they were at Raven Street, Halifax.
| Fleming's: F. G. Fleming & Sons | Ref F759 |
Partners included Frederick Green Fleming and Frederick William Fleming.
The firm employed 5 men and 1 boy [1881].
A notice in the London Gazette of 11th May 1897 announced
The partnership between Frederick Green Fleming and Frederick William Fleming, trading as F. G. Fleming & Son, corn merchants of Northgate, Halifax, was dissolved. Business to be carried on by Frederick William Fleming
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley & Sylvia Crowder
| Fleming's Improved Turkish Baths | Ref F731 |
| Fleming's: J. Fleming & Son | Ref F805 |
| Fleming, Mallinson & Company | Ref F750 |
| Fleming's: Thomas Fleming, Son & Company | Ref F746 |
They were at West Grove Mills, Halifax [1881] and at Stone Dam Mill, Halifax [1884].
They also had premises at Savile Road, Halifax, and a tannery at Pudsey.
They won many prizes at international exhibitions with their products which included
Their overseas customers included the Italian government, the Russian government and the South-East India Railway CompanyHelvetia laces Fleming's Standard Oak-Tanned belts Atlas combination belt Eagle pickers Excelsior compound preservative for leather belts
| Fleming's: W. Fleming & Company | Ref F821 |
| Fleming's: William Fleming & Son | Ref F1076 |
The business was established by William Fleming.
They were at Cow Green, Halifax and 12 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1881]. They had a tanning yard at Stump Cross Tannery
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| Flemons, Rev D. G. | Ref F54 |
| Flemyng, Reyner le | Ref F51 |
He was Lord of the Manor of Wath-on-Dearne and of Clifton.
About 1135, he gave land at Hartshead for Kirklees Priory.
See Brighouse Corn Mill and Hartshead Hall
| Flemyng, William le | Ref F276 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Reyner
| Flesh Chamber: Shibden Hall | Ref F1273 |
| Fletcher ... | Ref F233 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Fletcher & Company | Ref F556 |
| Fletcher & Shaw | Ref F799 |
| Fletcher Brothers | Ref F748 |
Partners (possibly) included Eli Fletcher, Bould Luke Fletcher, and Joseph Fletcher.
They had business at Raglan Street Dye Works, Halifax [1890, 1915, 1921], Fletcher's Mill, Bowling Duke [1944], and offices in Bradford.
| Fletcher's Buildings, Shroggs | Ref F427 |
| Fletcher Dyke, Mankinholes | Ref F632 |
| Fletcher's: Harold Fletcher & Company | Ref F548 |
Recorded in 1921, when they were at
| Fletcher's: Harold Fletcher & Company Limited | Ref F802 |
In the 1960s, they were
slubbing dyers & mélange printers
Question: Does anyone know whether they were at Fletcher's Mill, Dean Clough, and/or whether they were connected the earlier Fletcher Brothers?
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| Flight House, Soyland | Ref F1258 |
| Flight, William Edward | Ref F3700 |
He was manager for Brian Booth Cowgill in Sowerby Bridge.
In 1901, he was a boarder with Ellen Cowgill, sister of Brian Booth Cowgill in Sowerby Bridge.
He was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery together with Ellen Cowgill
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| Flint, Herbert | Ref F505 |
Born Herbert Flint Harris in Halifax [12th November 1891].
He was a cotton piecer [1911] / employed by Lumby's Limited.
During World War I, he enlisted [March 1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds on the Somme [3rd July 1916].
He was buried at Doullens Communal Cemetery Extension No.1, France [Grave Ref IV B 21].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Flint, Walter Adamson | Ref F508 |
He was a cotton spinner living in lodgings at Taylor's Yard, Hipperholme with Brighouse [1891] / a cotton spinner [1892, 1901, 1911].
On 11th September 1892, he married Truly Constant Harris [1874-1945] in Halifax.
Truly Constant was born in Halifax.In January 1898, she was waitress at the Noah's Ark pub at Rastrick when the landlord Israel Farrar was charged with suffering gaming (dart-throwing) on the premises.
In April 1898, she accused Heap Aspinall of assault, but later withdrew the case after it was settled out of court.
On 3rd August 1900, Truly was imprisoned in Wakefield Gaol for
Neglect of three children & keeping a disorderly house
She was a twister factory hand [1901]
Children:
Question: Does anyone know anything to explain how Truly was charged with "Neglect of three children & keeping a disorderly house"
Walter was a POW [1916].
The family lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
| Flint, William Clapham | Ref F1197 |
In 1888, he married Sarah, daughter of Samuel Binns.
Child: Ada [b 1892]
They lived at 39 Church Street, Liversedge [1891].
He was buried at Saint Peter's, Hartshead
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| Flintoff, John | Ref F1303 |
The Halifax Guardian [5th March 1842] reported the case of Horner v. Flintoff who succeeded Horner at the George Brighouse:
Flintoff was indebted to Horner in a sum of money in respect of his having given up certain messuages and premises, also for goods and chattels delivered, and for money paid. Flintoff pleaded first a denial, secondly, he pleaded payment on which issue was joined, and thirdly set off.The Jury found a verdict for Horner: Damages: £86 19s 8d
| Flints | Ref F197 |
The name comes from Neolithic tools found here
| Flints Reservoir, Sowerby | Ref F386 |
Now disused
| Flitcroft, Albert | Ref F686 |
He was educated at Halifax Parish Church School / a reservist.
During World War II, he served as an Assistant Cook (S) with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Victorious.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 10th December 1941 (aged 28) when HMS Repulse was sunk by the Japanese off Malaya, with the loss of 327 of her crew of 1,521.
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 55 3], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Flitcroft, Samuel | Ref F120 |
Born in Manchester.
He was a member of St John the Evangelist, West Vale / a cotton twiner in Halifax [1911] / a motor-steerer employed by Fred Ambler of West Vale.
In [Q3] 1910, he married Ivy Hinchcliffe [1888-1926] in Halifax.
Ivy was born in Holbeck, Yorkshire. She was a worsted spinner [1911]
Children:
They lived at 7 Bell's Court, Halifax [1911, 1917]
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was awarded the Military Medal [1917] for
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. When a withdrawal was ordered, he took command of a Lewis gun team and covered the withdrawal, being the last man to retire and inflicting severe casualties on the enemy. His team covered the withdrawal of other units of the division to which his brigade was attached
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [10th November 1917].
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal [1918] for
bravery in holding up, together with a handful of comrades, several hundred Germans
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [6th July 1918].
He survived the War.
Son Albert died in World War II.
Ivy died Q4 1926 (aged 38).
Samuel died Q4 1959 (aged 68).
They both died in Halifax
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| Flock Hall, Soyland | Ref F344 |
Recorded in 1881, when Thomas Webster lived here.
In the 1881 Census, it appears between Dowry Lane Top, Soyland and Great House, Soyland
| Flone Nook, Sowerby | Ref F445 |
| Flood, James | Ref F826 |
He was a cotton weaver [1881, 1891].
In [Q4] 1866, he married (1) Hannah Riley [1847-1886] in Todmorden.
Hannah, of Stansfield, was born in Preston
Children:
In [Q4] 1886, he married (2) Hannah Shepherd [1850-1903] in Todmorden.
Hannah came from Preston
Children:
The family lived at 13 Tower Street, Mount Pleasant, Portsmouth, Todmorden [1911].
Sons Thomas James & Samuel died in World War I
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| Flood, Sam | Ref F36 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a member & a teacher at Cornholme United Methodist Free Church / a weaver for cotton manufacturer [1911] / a carter with Titus Greenwood / a salesman for the Burnley branch of Brook Bond Tea Company [1917].
During World War I, he joined up [August 1917] and he served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment.
He went to France [April 1918].
He died 26th April 1918.
The Todmorden & District News [9th August 1918] reported his death with a photograph
Private Sam Flood, 3rd Worcester Regiment, reported missing since the 26th April 1918, aged 30
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 75-77], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.
His brother Thomas James also died in the War
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| Flood, Thomas James | Ref F35 |
Born in Cornholme; baptised Thomas James Flood, from 1911, he seemed to be known as James Thomas Flood.
He was a grocer's apprentice [1891] / a coal carter [1901] / a labourer at dye works [1911] / employed as a farm labourer [1918].
On 13th April 1898, he married Martha Leath [1879-19??].
Martha was born in Alsager, Cheshire
The Todmorden & District News [15th April 1898] reported the wedding
Mr Thomas James Flood of Carr Place, Portsmouth, married Miss Martha Leath of Monkeyrod House, Portsmouth, at Cloughfoot Chapel
Children:
The family lived at
During World War I, he was called up [1916] to the Cheshire Regiment and was then transferred into the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
He was discharged [4th August 1917] being permanently unfit for war service.
He was killed in a farming accident [28th March 1918].
The Todmorden & District News [5th April 1918] reported his death
James Thomas Flood of Dean Cottage, Cliviger, died on the 28th of March.He had been crushed between a cart wheel and the wall of the cart shed at Speak Edge Farm while unharnessing the horse, owing to the cart horse becoming restive, on the 25th of March.
His wife, Martha Flood, said he had been discharged from the army the previous July and had not been in good health since. He had been employed as a farm labourer by Mr Arthur Helliwell of Speak Edge Farm
He was buried at Mount Zion United Free Methodist Church, Cornholme.
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.
His brother Sam Flood also died in the War
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| Flood, William | Ref F443 |
He was a small ware hawker [1861].
He married Elizabeth [1833-1???].
Elizabeth was born in Manchester.She was a cotton weaver [1861]
Children:
They were lodgers living with John Best at 10 Causeway, Halifax [1861]
| Floods | Ref F39 |
| Floral Foundations of Brighouse | Ref F528 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Dave Van De Gevel
| Flower, Rev George Augustus Vivian | Ref F490 |
Curate at Halifax [1908], Vicar of Greetland [1910], and Vicar of Christ Church, Pellon [1916-1921].
During his incumbency, St Thomas's Sunday School was built.
In 1921, he was appointed vicar of Aberford, Leeds
| Flower House, Elland | Ref F710 |
| Flower Scar Farm, Cornholme | Ref F1227 |
| Floyde, Rev John | Ref F645 |
| Fly Flatts Reservoir | Ref F173 |
Traces of Mesolithic occupation have been found here.
| Flying clubs | Ref F43 |
See Aeroplane Field, Clifton, Air Circus, Airport, Brighouse Flying Club, Calder Valley Aero Club, Clifton airport, Cousin Lane Aerodrome, Gun Club Field, Lightcliffe and Halifax Gliding Club
| Flying Dutchman | Ref F142 |
In 1898, the 33rd Duke of Wellington's Own Regiment were supplied with the Military Model of the cycle
| Flying Dutchman Stables, Boothtown | Ref F807 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Flyn, Rev Leo | Ref F601 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by Alan Longbottom
| Flynn, Christopher | Ref F1095 |
Born in Sheffield.
In 1873, he went to America
This & associated entries use material contributed by Tom Flynn
| Flynn, Ellen | Ref F1065 |
Born in Ireland.
In 1864, she had twin daughters – Mary Ann and Julia – who were born in Halifax Union Workhouse, Gibbet Street, father unknown.
In 1871, she went to America, leaving her daughters with her mother, Julia.
In 1873, her mother, Julia, and the twins, brother Christopher, and nephew Dennis, emigrated to America.
In 1873, Ellen married Frank Riley at Fall River, Massachusetts
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| Flynn, John | Ref F1064 |
He married Julia Dalton [1813-1885] in Ireland.
Around 1854, the couple moved to England.
He worked as a mason's labourer.
Children:
They lived at 26 Milk Street, Halifax.
In 1873, Julia, Christopher and nephew Dennis, emigrated to America.
John died 21st January 1869 (aged 69), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2681]. with Michael Edward Flynn who died in infancy.
The grave was unmarked until Tom Flynn, their great-great-grandson, erected a stone in 2005
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| Flynn, John | Ref F1094 |
In 1872, he went to America.
The rest of he family followed him
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| Flynn, John | Ref F259 |
Born in County Roscommon, Ireland.
He lived at 3 Cross Street, Halifax.
He was a regular soldier and was serving in India when World War I broke out.
During World War I, he enlisted with the Lancashire Fusiliers, then he served as a Lance Corporal with the 32nd Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).
He was twice wounded, and twice gassed.
He was killed in action [1st October 1918] (aged 27).
He was buried at Joncourt East British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref C 14].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
| Flynn, Rev John F. | Ref F600 |
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| Flynn, Lilly | Ref F455 |
Family stories tell that
Lilly was of Irish descent and that her mother got pregnant by an Irish priest
She was (possibly) at the Kirklees Industrial School in Liverpool, and was brought to Halifax as an orphan to work in the local mills.
In 1911, she was a spinner in a woollen mill, and living as adopted daughter of widow Mrs Elizabeth Smith at 3 Alfred Street, (off Queens Road), Halifax.
In [Q3] 1919, she married James Smith at Halifax Parish Church
Child: Edith
The family lived at Thackery Street, Highroad Well
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| Flynn, Michael | Ref F1093 |
Born in Ireland.
He was a bricklayer [1875].
In November 1865, he married Elizabeth Ann Dooley at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Gibbet Street.
Child: Michael Edward [b 1875] who died aged 7 weeks, and was buried with his grandfather John Flynn at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2681]
| Flynn, Rev Thomas Henry | Ref F321 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
He went on to become Vicar of Holy Trinity, Low Moor.
His sons were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
| Foden, Alfred Arthur | Ref F296 |
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| Fogg, Horace | Ref F517 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a core maker in a brass foundry [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Yorkshire Hussars (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own).
He had been in India for a year when he volunteered as a hospital orderly during a serious influenza epidemic. He did exceedingly good work in alleviating the suffering of others, before he died of influenza in the Station Hospital at Cherat, Peshawar, India [3rd November 1918] (aged 28).
His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [23rd November & 14th December 1918]. He was buried at the Cherat New Cemetery [C 54].
He is remembered on the Delhi Memorial (India Gate), India [Grave Ref 1], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross
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| Fogg, John William | Ref F519 |
He was a warehouseman [1884].
On 12th July 1884, he married Amanda Rothera [1864-1940] in Halifax.
Amanda was born in Northowram
Children:
They lived at
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| Fogg, Lillian (Lily) | Ref F280 |
In 2006, the Halifax Steam Brewing Company, Hipperholme brewed a beer which they named after Lily.
Dave van de Gevel writes
Lily worked at the MIT pet food factory on Beacon Hill Road in the late 60s/early 70s.I understand she married a bus driver
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| Fogg, Thomas | Ref F469 |
Verdict: Guilty of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm
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| Fogg, William | Ref F28 |
He married Sally Hartley [1831-1876].
Child: Priscilla [1865-1946] who married John Henry Turner
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| Foggo, Dr | Ref F81 |
Recorded in 1907, when he was one of the medical men who attended the casualties in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster
| Fold End Estate, Hove Edge | Ref F1347 |
See Fold End Farm
| Fold End Farm, Hipperholme | Ref F964 |
See Fold End Estate
| Fold Farm, Illingworth | Ref F153 |
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| The Fold, Shelf | Ref F1075 |
| Fold, Todmorden | Ref F1215 |
| Fold, Warley | Ref F160 |
| The Fold, Wheatley | Ref F1206 |
| Folds Farm, Wainstalls | Ref F137 |
Owners and tenants have included
This & associated entries use material contributed by Brenda Clifton
| Folds, William | Ref F368 |
| Foley, J. C. | Ref F260 |
During the South African Wars, and he served as a Trooper with the 10th Battalion Hussars.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, and on West View Park War Memorial
| Foley, Patrick | Ref F507 |
He was a tailor [1851, 1866].
He married Mary [1825-1???].
Mary was born in Ireland.She was a tailoress [1861]
They lived at
Patrick died 21st May 1866 (aged 48), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3007]
| Foley, Dr Robert | Ref F610 |
Recorded in 1813, when he was a member of a Committee supporting those affected by the Luddites
| Foley, Thomas | Ref F522 |
He was a damask designer [1881] / a carpet designer [1891] / an insurance agent [1901].
He married Margaret Durkin [1852-1905].
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
Margaret died 30th April 1905 (aged 53).
Thomas died 2nd March 1911 (aged 62).
He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2527]
Living with them [in 1881] was Margaret's brother Patrick Durkin [b 1858] (book keeper beer bottling).
Living with them [in 1891, 1901] was Margaret's unmarried sister Mary Durkin [b 1863] (mill hand drawer [1891] / factory hand [1901])
| Follies | Ref F1028 |
| Follis, John | Ref F896 |
In 1866, he and Allen Midwood were witnesses in the case of John Richard Jeffery who was charged with the murder of Arthur Jeffery, his son, at St Giles's in London. On 8th September 1865, Jeffery turned himself in at Follis's home in Halifax, and suggested that Follis might claim the £100 reward which was offered for his apprehension. Jeffery was taken back to London where he was tried, found guilty of murder and sentenced to death.
In 1856, he married Bridget Murray [1838-1???] from Ireland, in Wakefield.
Children:
The children were all born in Sowerby.
They lived at Batley [1881].
Living with them [in 1881] was widowed sister-in-law Ann Murray [aged 63] from Ireland
See Trial of William Hellowell
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| Folly, Barkisland | Ref F391 |
The building is now in ruins.
See Lower Holmhouse, Barkisland and The Holmhouse, Barkisland
| Folly Dam, Todmorden | Ref F385 |
| Folly Hall Farm, Ambler Thorn | Ref F520 |
Parts of the property are 17th century. Dated 1614.
Martha Turner was born here.
Owners and tenants have included
It was badly restored and the original mullion windows replaced by plastic ones
| Folly Hall, Godley | Ref F170 |
Owners and tenants have included
The building was demolished.
Parts are still visible. The carriage-way entrance, off Old Bank, can still be seen.
Maps of 1852 show footpaths from here to Whiskam Dandy, and to the bottom of Southowram Bank
This & associated entries use material contributed by Darrell Prest
| Folly Hall, Halifax | Ref F180 |
| Folly Hall, Wainstalls | Ref F400 |
Several homes which housed child workers in the mills of I. & I. Calvert were situated here.
Those in charge of the children in these homes included
Other children were boarding separately with families nearby:
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham & Jackie Richardson
| Folly Hall, Warley | Ref F407 |
| Folly Steps | Ref F378 |
The Holy Well was here
| Fookes, Albert Cracroft | Ref F1362 |
Born in Kent.
On 25 May 1867, he married Harriet, daughter of Thomas Hirst, in New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
Children:
The couple died and were buried in New Plymouth
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| Fookes, Dr Ernest Faber | Ref F1161 |
Son of Albert Cracroft Fookes.
Born in Taranaki, New Zealand.
He came to England when he was about 15 years old to be educated for a medical career. In 1891, he was a clerk at paper mills and living at The Dean, Goit Side, Midgley with his greataunt Elizabeth Bracken.
He was educated at Heath Grammar School – where he played in rugby – and Owens College Manchester.
During the 1892-93 season, he played several times with Halifax, and was very successful as a wing three-quarter.
When Halifax joined the Northern Union, he moved to play for Sowerby Bridge.
On 15th January 1897, the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle, reported
Fookes of the Sowerby Bridge rugby football team missed a match with them as he was playing for England against Wales
He played for Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, and Yorkshire colts. He played for England [1896]
He was said to be one of the best three-quarter backs in the English football world.
He returned to New Zealand. During World War I, he was in the second reserves in the New Zealand Army and a medical practitioner of 41 Courtney Street, New Plymouth, New Zealand.
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| Foord, Thomas | Ref F183 |
He was a linen draper (employing 3 men) at 66 Top of Woolshops, Halifax [1851].
Living with him [in 1851] were journeymen tailors: Jonathan Blatt [b Northamptonshire 1829] & George Knowles [b Pateley Bridge 1834].
Thomas died 22nd October 1858 (aged 53), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 525] with Arthur Bairstow
| Footman, Rev Horace Spence | Ref F433 |
Born in Ipswich, Suffolk [1875].
He was Curate at St Paul's Church, King Cross, St Hilda's Mission, Halifax [1905], and Vicar at St Hilda's Church, Halifax [1912].
He lived at St Hilda's Parsonage, Eversley Mount [1905].
In later life, he moved to the Isle of Wight.
He died at Holloway Sanatorium, Virginia Water, Surrey [1st July 1948].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £5,208 3/5d. Probate was granted to Ella Sutton (widow), and Harry Kenneth Staddon (solicitor)
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| Forbes, Dr | Ref F7400 |
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| Forbes, James | Ref F139 |
Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [30th August 1857]
| Forbes, P. G. | Ref F487 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Hamish who married [1969?] Mari Clark from Michigan
| Forbes-Robertson, Mrs Farquhar | Ref F411 |
| Forbes-Robertson, Farquhar | Ref F21 |
Children:
They lived at
He died in Cheltenham [23 November 1912].
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £1,317 16/9d
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| Forbes-Robertson, James | Ref F1027 |
Son of Farquhar Forbes-Robertson.
Educated at Cheltenham College.
He served as a Lieutenant-Colonel with the Border Regiment in France during World War I.
He was awarded the Victoria Cross and many other medals
| Forbes-Robertson, Kenneth | Ref F1026 |
Born at Slead Hall [17th April 1882]
He was educated at Cheltenham College and Sandhurst.
He served with the 1st Seaforth Highlanders. Eventually becoming Captain.
He served in East Africa [1904], where he took part in operations in Somaliland, and at Jidballi. He served on the North-West Frontier in India [1908], where he took part in operations in the Zakha Khel country, in the Mohmand country, and in the engagement of Matta.
He was decorated for his service.
He served with the Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders [from 5th October 1914], until he was killed whilst leading a reconnoitring party at Ploegsteert Wood, Belgium [7th November 1914].
He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 9], and on Brighouse War Memorial
| Forbes, Roderick | Ref F3000 |
He was a gardener [1871] / a domestic gardener [1881] / a gardener & steward [1891].
He married Margaret.
Margaret was born in Scotland
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was granddaughter Grace Ellen Forbes [b Altrincham 1879]
| Forbes, Rev Stuart | Ref F185 |
Vicar of All Saints' Church, Salterhebble [1977-1989]. Arriving from Stainforth, near Doncaster, he saw the church through the years of increasing inflation, and the move to the new vicarage in Greenroyd Avenue. He left to become Vicar of St Michael's in the Hamlet, Toxteth, Liverpool
| Forbes, Mrs Sylvia | Ref F175 |
| Forbes, Thomas Albert | Ref F678 |
He was a spinner piecer (cotton mill) [1911].
During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He died of wounds as a POW in the Prisoners' Hospital, Bulgaria [19th March 1917] (aged 26).
The Halifax Courier [16th June 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Doiran Memorial, Greece, and on Ripponden War Memorial
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| Forbes, William | Ref F42 |
Born in Aberdeen, Scotland.
He was a labourer of Lane Head, Soyland [1889] / a paper mill hand [1891] / a labourer (cotton mill) [1901] / an under carder (cotton mill) [1911].
In [Q3] 1889, he married Mary Fielding [1865-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary was born in Swift Place, Soyland, the daughter of Thomas Fielding, carter
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was niece Frances E Forbes [b 1882] (cotton reeler) [1901]
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| Ford | Ref F57 |
There are/were local examples such as the fords across the Calder at Snake Hill Ford, Brighouse, across Clifton Brook at Thornhill Briggs, and across Lumb Brook where Denton Bridge, Kebroyd now stands
| Ford, David James | Ref F831 |
In [Q2] 1940, he married Minnie Elliott in Newcastle.
They lived in Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry.
He died 4th May 1944 (aged 31).
He was buried at Kohima War Cemetery, India [Grave Ref 12 A 1]
| Ford, Rev E. | Ref F108 |
| Ford, Rev E. C. | Ref F158 |
| Ford, Frank | Ref F430 |
He was a Conservative councillor for Akroydon Ward / founder of Frank Ford Limited [1914] / a director of Halifax Metal Spinners Limited [1953].
On 24th December 1903, he married Blanche Wilkinson [1878-1977] at All Souls' Church, Halifax.
Blanche was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
Frank died 7th September 1953.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £17,087 6/7d.
Probate was granted to son Reginald and Andrew Garvie (medical practitioner).
Blanche died 16th March 1977.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £52,429
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| Ford's: Frank Ford Limited | Ref F783 |
Restaurant engineers established in 1914 by Frank Ford.
In 1928, they began manufacturing their famous fish & chip frying equipment.
At one time, most of the fish & chips in the country seemed to have been fried in Ford's ranges.
John Ford, grandson of the founder sold the business in 2001.
The firm became Halifax Fisheries.
They also operated Frank Ford Aircraft Components at Haley Hill. The site is now occupied by a Lidl Supermarket.
See Wood's Fish Shop, Lightcliffe
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| Ford, Irvin | Ref F104 |
He lived at Southdale, Greenroyd Avenue, Halifax [1975].
He died 23rd February 1975.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £164,379
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| Ford, James | Ref F262 |
He lived in Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 13th September 1914.
He was buried at Grangegorman Military Cemetery, Ireland [Grave Ref RC 431].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Ford, Rev John | Ref F644 |
| Ford, Michael | Ref F889 |
He was a carpet factory worker [1901] / a print washer of Beacon Parade, Southowram [1907] / a print washer for carpet manufacturer [1911] / a dyer's labourer with J. & J. Baldwin Limited.
In 1907, he married Ada Nuttall [1885-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Ada, of Clark Bridge, Southowram, was the daughter of Pliny Nuttall, wool washer.She was a maker-up (cloth proofer) [1911]
Children:
They lived at 53 Southowram Bank, Halifax [1911, 1916].
Living with them [in 1911] was sister Mary Ann Ford
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died from shrapnel wounds to the right thigh & knee [27th December 1916].
The Halifax Courier [6th January 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte, France [Grave Ref II J 5].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
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| Ford, Owen | Ref F602 |
On the evening Sunday 1st June 1873, he was one of a group of 5 youths who attacked 50 year-old Jeremiah Swift after their insolence had caused him to remonstrate with them. Swift died as a consequence of the attack.
At the Inquest, a verdict of manslaughter was returned.
At the Assizes, the gang was acquitted, there being no evidence to show that they contemplated a violent attack, to prove who delivered the blow or blows which caused his death.
See the Foldout
| Ford, Owen | Ref F624 |
Born in Bradford.
He worked at Fletcher Brothers / in an hotel in Keighley.
During World War I, he enlisted with the Seaforth Highlanders, then he served as a Private with the 115th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).
He died 11th July 1916 (aged 26).
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 5C & 12C], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Ford, Reginald | Ref F86 |
He was a restaurant engineer with the family business Frank Ford Limited [1953].
In [Q3] 1944, he married Phyliss Eileen Brearley in Halifax.
Phyliss Eileen was the daughter of Ernest Clement Brearley
They lived at Aysgarth, Skircoat Green [1976, 1991].
Reginald died 15th July 1976.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £148,064.
Phyllis Eileen died 14th February 1991.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £253,364
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| Ford, William | Ref F890 |
He was a publican [1891] / a road labourer [1891] / a gas works labourer [1901] / a pavior.
Question: Does anyone know which [1891] hostelry this may have been?
In 1884, he married Agnes Geraghty [1865-1???] in Halifax.
Agnes was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
William was dead by 1907
Living with them [in 1901] was mother-in-law Bridget Geraghty [b Ireland 1831]
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| Fordham, Charles William | Ref F603 |
Born in Warboys, Huntingdonshire [28th September 1872].
He was a footman of Eastgate, Peterborough [1893] / a county police constable [1901] / a county police detective officer [1911] / a detective police sergeant for the West Riding [1921] / a retired police officer [1939].
On 4th July 1893, he married Martha Elizabeth White [1872-1950] at St Mary's Church, Peterborough.
Martha Elizabeth, a servant of Eastgate, was born in Buckden, Huntingdonshire [9th June 1872], the daughter of Joseph White, woodman
Children:
The family lived at
Charles William died in Halifax [Q4 1941] (aged 69).
Martha died in Halifax [Q4 1950] (aged 78)
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| Fordham, Harold | Ref F412 |
Born in Lydgate, Todmorden.
He was a restaurant errand boy [1911] / employed by Whitley's Model Bakery.
During World War I, he enlisted [May 1915] with the 3rd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, then he served as a Private with X Company 9th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He served in Egypt.
He was killed in action on the Somme [26th September 1916] (aged 20).
The Todmorden & District News [27th April 1917] reported his death with a photograph
Private Harold Fordham, Lancashire Fusiliers, previously reported missing on the 26th of September 1916, now assumed to have died on that date, aged 20.He served in Egypt then went to France around June 1916.
He lived at Der Street, Todmorden
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 3C & 3D], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell, and on Todmorden War Memorial
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| Fordham, Rev J. S. | Ref F1103 |
| Fordyce, Rev Thomas | Ref F647 |
| Foreman, Joseph | Ref F863 |
He was a cordwainer / a shoemaker (living with his brother William Foreman) [1841] / one of the founders of the Halifax Co-operative Trading Society [1849] / storekeeper of the Halifax Working Men's Co-operative & Provident Society [1850] / a Trustee of Northgate End Chapel [1880].
He defused the situation 1855 when 60 members stormed the Co-operative Society, demanding their investment back, after the Treasurer had misappropriated £81.
In [Q4] 1842, he married Sarah Ashworth [1817-1883] in Halifax.
Sarah was born in Halifax, the daughter of John Watson.She was a winder [1851]
Children:
They lived at Range Bank, Halifax [1851].
Sarah died 8th October 1883 (aged 66).
Joseph died 15th December 1888 (aged 68).
In 1890, his friend, Sir James Stansfeld, placed windows in his memory at Northgate End Chapel.
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2981] with brother-in-law James Watson
| Foreman, Richard | Ref F728 |
He married Emma.
They lived at 94 Gibbet Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Sapper with the Canadian Engineers.
He died 28th January 1918 (aged 58).
He was buried at Summerland (St. Stephen's) Anglican Cemetery, British Columbia [R3 B2 L3]
| Foreman, William | Ref F450 |
He was a dyer [1841] / a cart driver [1851] / a waggoner [1861].
He married Susannah [1819-1859].
Susannah was born in Halifax
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1841] was William's brother Joseph Foreman.
Susannah died 31st May 1859 (aged 40).
William died 26th March 1867 (aged 49).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3084]
| Forest Cottage, Ovenden | Ref F418 |
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Cant
| Forest House, Illingworth | Ref F351 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Forest Mill Company Limited | Ref F808 |
See J. M. Todd
| Forest Villa, Ovenden | Ref F708 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Foresters' Hall, Ripponden | Ref F1018 |
A multi-storey tenement-type building.
There was a meeting room on the top floor. The Chartists met here and it was known as the Chartists' Hall.
It was demolished in 19??.
The site has been grassed over and is now known as The Field of Hope
| Forge House, Sowerby | Ref F97 |
| Forness, Diana | Ref F397 |
She married Samuel Riddlesden.
She died of a fever during pregnancy [30th January 1709]
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| Forrest, George | Ref F17 |
He married Margaret Robinson [1836-1911].
Children:
Margaret died in Halifax in 1911
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| Forrest, Henry | Ref F540 |
Born in Chorley, Lancashire.
He was a post office engineer of Church Stile [1868] / a postal telegraph linesman [1901] / a telegraph linesman [1911] / a Post Office linesman [1921].
In [Q2] 1896, he married Elizabeth Ellen Worth [1868-1945] at St Chad's Church, Rochdale.
Elizabeth Ellen, a waitress of Church Stile, was born in Salford [15th April 1868], the daughter of William Henry Worth
Children:
The family lived at
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| Forrest, Jack | Ref F113 |
During World War I, he served with the Lancashire Fusiliers.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Forrest, John | Ref F11 |
Born in Preston, Lancashire.
He was a general draper (dealer) [1901, 1911] with a drapery business at Manchester House, Elland.
In [Q3] 1887, he married (1) Charlotte Hodgson [1859-1903] in Preston.
Charlotte came from Preston
Children:
In 1912, he married (2) Mary Ann Foley [1876-1958] in Halifax They lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was his widowed mother Margaret Forrest.
John died 24th January 1936, within 5 days of his brother Thomas. Probate records show that John left effects valued at £10,583 18/-.
Probate was granted to his widow Mary Ann & son John Francis
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| Forrest, John Edward Deet | Ref F628 |
Born in Rochdale.
He was a member of the Boy Scouts at St Aidan's School / a telegram messenger boy with Todmorden GPO [1911] / a warehouseman for William Barker & Sons Limited Wadsworth Mill.
He lived with his parents at 1 Watty Terrace, Bacup Road, Todmorden.
During World War I, he enlisted [aged 16] and served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers attached to the Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
He was killed in action [2nd July 1916] (aged 19).
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [14th July 1916] reported his death.
The following week's Edition [21st July 1916] published his photograph.
He was buried at Rue-Du-Bacquerot No.1 Military Cemetery, Laventie, France [Grave Ref I J 9]
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Aidan's Church, and on the Memorial at Shade Council School
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| Forrest, Phillip O. O. | Ref F697 |
During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.
He died 14th April 1917 (aged 37).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 8]
| Forrest's: T. Forrest, Elland | Ref F509 |
Recorded in 1901 & the 1940s, when they were at Manchester House, Elland, The Cross, Elland [1940s], 10 Russell Street, Halifax, and 13, Arcade, Halifax
| Forrest, Thomas | Ref F34 |
Born in Preston.
He was a draper's assistant and then manager at Manchester House, Elland [1901].
In [Q1] 1900, he married Ada Garner [1877-1957] in Halifax.
Ada was born in Manchester
Child: Dorothy Winifred [1900-1995]
They lived at 10 Waverley Road, Elland [1911].
Thomas died 29th January 1936, within 5 days of his brother John Forrest. Probate records show that Thomas left effects valued at £1,805 18/8d.
Probate was granted to his widow Ada & daughter Dorothy Winifred
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| Forrest, William | Ref F1012 |
He married Julia Annie, daughter of Thomas Hutchinson.
On the death of Thomas Hutchinson, he took over as landlord of the King's Head, Halifax [1891]
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| Forse, Geoffrey Jack | Ref F263 |
He married Sybil Mary.
They lived at Milehouse, Plymouth.
During World War II, he served as a Signalman with the Royal Corps of Signals.
He died 27th January 1944 (aged 35).
He was buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey [Grave Ref 30A B 2].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society
| Forshaw, Rev D. O. | Ref F132 |
| Forshaw, Rev E. H. | Ref F146 |
| Forster, Irene L. | Ref F513 |
| Forsyth, Charles | Ref F121 |
He was landlord of the Old Cock, Halifax [1869, 1874].
In [Q1] 1855, he married Hannah Maria Riley [1834-1907] in Halifax.
Hannah Maria was born in Halifax
Children:
Living with them at the Old Cock [in 1871] was Charles's unmarried sister Maria Forsyth [b 1841] (nurse).
Charles died 3rd March 1876 (aged 51).
Hannah Maria took over at the Old Cock [1881].
She died 16th April 1907 (aged 73).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 97]
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| Fort, John | Ref F481 |
He was a general labourer [1894, 1901].
In [Q2] 1870, he married Hannah Robertshaw [1852-19??] in Bradford.
Hannah was born in Durham
Children:
They lived at 42 Listerhills Road, Bradford [1901].
Living with them [in 1901] were son Joseph William and family, and nieces Elizabeth Crabtree [b 1883] (worsted twister), and Edith Crabtree [b 1885] (worsted spinner)
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| Fort, Joseph William | Ref F479 |
Born in Bradford.
He was employed by the Bradford Dyers' Association / a dyer of Binbrook Street, Manningham [1894] / a dyer's labourer [1901, 1911].
In 1894, he married Clara Benjamin [1875-19??] at Bradford Cathedral.
Clara, of Binbrook Street, Manningham, was the daughter of John Benjamin, dyer
Children:
In 1901, the family were living at 42 Listerhills Road, Bradford with John William's parents.
They lived at 3 Ernest Street, Queen's Road, Halifax [1911, 1915].
He served 3 years in the militia and 5 years with the Bradford Rifles.
During World War I, he enlisted [15th December 1914] and served as a Private with D Company 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed at Hill 60 [18th April 1915] (aged 43).
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 20],
and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
His son John William was also in the Army, and son Richard was waiting to be called up under the Derby Scheme
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| Fort Montague, Brighouse | Ref F711 |
| Fort William, Southowram | Ref F63 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Forth, Miss Mary | Ref F840 |
| Fortune & Rushworth | Ref F194 |
Recorded in 1914, when they were at Shay Lane, Ovenden
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| Fortune, Eric Arthur | Ref F264 |
He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.
He married Mary Bell.
They lived at Riddlesden.
During World War II, he served as a Leading Coder with the Royal Navy aboard the destroyer HMS Eclipse.
He was lost at sea [23rd October 1943] (aged 39).
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 81/2], and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax
| Fortune, Mordecai | Ref F1098 |
He was a familiar sight selling pies in the district. He entertained the clients with comic recitations and tales of his travels.
He lived at George Street, Todmorden [1891]
| Forty Shilling Mantle Company, Halifax | Ref F915 |
| Forty Steps, Elland | Ref F1278 |
| The Forum, Halifax | Ref F1116 |
| Smartest display of up-to-date toys, fancy goods & presents |
| Fosbrook, Fred | Ref F416 |
During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 1st/6th Battalion The King's (Liverpool Regiment).
He died 31st July 1917.
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 4 & 6], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Foskett, Rev C. | Ref F302 |
During the South African Wars, with the Royal Army Chaplains' Division.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, and on West View Park War Memorial
| Foskett, Charles | Ref F164 |
Born in Clerkenwell, London.
He was a brass wire drawer [1861] / a wire drawer [1891, 1901, 1911].
In [Q3] 1867, he (possibly) married Elizabeth Long [1847-1???] in Camberwell.
Elizabeth was born in Newcastle upon Tyne
Children:
The oldest children were born in Northumberland; Walter was born in Brighouse.
The 1911 census shows that they had had 16 children of whom 8 were still alive at that time.
The family lived at
| Foskew, Rev D. | Ref F467 |
| Fossard, A. W. | Ref F1118 |
behind Commercial Bank, King Cross, Halifax [1916]
He lived at 104 Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax [1916]
| Fossard, Alfred | Ref F835 |
He was a painter & paper hanger [1899].
On 9th December 1899, he married Matilda Halstead [1880-1916] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at 8 York Street North, Halifax [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment.
He died 26th August 1917.
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 75-77]
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| Fossard, Alfred | Ref F850 |
He was a painter & paperhanger [1911].
He enlisted with the West Riding Regiment [13th March 1900] and served in South Africa. He was discharged [24th May 1901].
On 9th December 1899, he married Matilda Halstead [1879-1916] in Halifax.
Matilda was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at 8 York Street North, Halifax [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 26th August 1917.
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial.
Matilda was found drowned in the canal near Bank House Bridge at Salterhebble on 27th March 1916.
At the Coroner's Inquest, her daughter Ivy, and her sister Janet Thompson (of Haley Hill) gave evidence of their shopping trip to Halifax and Matilda's last hours. The Inquest gave a verdict
Found drowned, without sufficient evidence to show how she got into the water
She was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax [30th March 1916]
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| Fossard, Edward | Ref F256 |
On 25th August 1823, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Ashton in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived in Halifax [1825]
| Fossard, Harry | Ref F811 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 24th March 1918 (aged 25).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross
| Fossard, Henry | Ref F1358 |
| Fossey, Ernest Clifford | Ref F304 |
Born in Halifax [17th Sep 1908].
He was a brick setter [1935].
On 31st August 1935, he married Emma Helliwell in Halifax.
Emma was born in Halifax, the daughter of Thomas Tasker Helliwell
They had no children.
During World War II, he served in the Military Police and was one of the British contingent to liberate the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945
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| Fossey, Ernest George | Ref F303 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a member of West Ward WMC / a dyer's labourer in Sowerby Bridge / employed by Helliwell & Ingham / Ingham & Company.
On 4th April 1896, he married Emma Casson [1877-1930] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount
Emma was born in Halifax, the daughter of George Casson
Children:
The children were all born in Halifax.
They lived at 23 Crossley Terrace, Halifax.
He was a regular soldier and served in the South African Wars.
During World War I, he re-enlisted [5th August 1914] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds in Flanders [10th August 1917].
The Halifax Courier [25th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Adinkerke Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref C 8.]
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Fossey, George | Ref F290 |
He was a grave digger [1893].
On 2nd March 1872, he married Harriet Bull in Halifax.
Children:
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| Fossey, George William | Ref F292 |
Born in Copley [28th October 1875].
He was a machine tool maker [1900].
In 1900, he married Mary Priestley [1877-1924] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Halifax
Children:
The children were born in Halifax
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| Fossey, Joseph | Ref F295 |
He was a labourer [1874].
In 1874, he married Sarah Billington [1855-1923] in Halifax.
Sarah was also born in Ampthill
Joseph died in the Union Workhouse, Halifax [16th July 1917].
Sarah died in St Luke's Hospital, Halifax [10th January 1923]
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| Fossey, Stanley | Ref F307 |
He worked for Thomas & Company at Square Road, Halifax.
In 1935, he married Lily Pickles [1912-1976] in Halifax.
Lily was born in Halifax
Child: Barbara [b 1939]
They lived at 28 Lorne Street, Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Lance Sergeant with the 122nd Field Regiment Royal Artillery.
He saw service in Singapore and was taken prisoner by the Japanese.
He was lost on 12th September 1944 when the Japanese Hell Ships Rakuyo Maru and Kachidoki Maru, carrying British & Australian POWs, were mistaken for cargo ships and torpedoed by US submarines USS Pampanito and USS Sealion.
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| Fostal Clough | Ref F195 |
| Fostard, Richard | Ref F879 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ken Foster
| Fostard, Richard de | Ref F881 |
He was buried at Halifax Parish Church
This & associated entries use material contributed by Ken Foster
| Foster ... | Ref F56 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Foster & Armstrong | Ref F753 |
| Foster & Clay | Ref F743 |
They had business at Hollins Mill, Sowerby Bridge. In 1895, they employed over 200 workers. Partners included Benjamin Clay and John Foster Clay.
sons of Abraham Clay.
In 1905, they were described as a branch of J. & J. Baldwin & Partners
| Foster & Sugden | Ref F788 |
| Foster & Winter | Ref F1191 |
Partners included Louis Pohlmann Foster and Duncan Clerk Winter.
The business was dissolved on 9th June 1894 by mutual agreement
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| Foster's Charity | Ref F1091 |
as is usual on this date
| Foster Clough Bridge, Mytholmroyd | Ref F319 |
| Foster Clough House, Mytholmroyd | Ref F24 |
| Foster Clough, Mytholmroyd | Ref F135 |
See Foster Clough Bridge, Mytholmroyd
| Foster's: Edward Foster & Son Limited | Ref F779 |
They produced many types of valves and fittings for the plumbing trade.
The business was established by Edward Foster and his son Edward.
Many members of the Foster family joined the firm.
The company produced valves at their Central Brass Works, Halifax.
Their models included
It became one of the largest brass-founders in Halifax.
The firm exhibited at the Brussels International Exhibition [May 1897].
A branch was established in Bradford Edward Foster & Son (Bradford), Limited, plumbers' merchants.
They were at Woolshops, Halifax [1921].
The business closed in 1933 and Leslie Foster moved to the Bradford branch.
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| Foster, England & Foster | Ref F1189 |
Partners included Adam Crossfield Foster, Thomas England, and Louis Pohlmann Foster
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| Foster's: John Foster & Son Limited | Ref F745 |
In its heyday, the mills employed more than 1,500 people, and increased the population of Queensbury. When they were unable to recruit the necessary workers locally, they had to attract them from far and wide and constructed a 230-bed hostel to accommodate them. It included its own electrically-powered laundry.
At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products, and won several awards, including first prize for alpaca.
The Foster family owned the mills into the 20th century.
The company provided gas lighting for Queensbury. On 3rd January 1920 an increase in pressure caused meters to explode and damage to property.
Business began to decline in the 1980s. The company went into liquidation in November 2001, but was the subject of a management buy-out in December of the same year. The mills were sold for redevelopment in 2001.
See Albert Memorial, Queensbury, John Foster
| Foster's: Joseph Foster & Company | Ref F53 |
| Foster Mill Bridge, Hebden Bridge | Ref F230 |
Aka Foster Lane Bridge.
A 17th century packhorse bridge over Hebden Water built to give the fulling mill at Foster Mill access to Heptonstall
| Foster's Stone, Hebden Bridge | Ref F706 |
| Foster's: W. & H. Foster | Ref F839 |
Established by brothers William & Henry Foster at Duck Hill, Wadsworth.
Around 1830, they moved to Denholme, and – because of the shortage of local weavers – they distributed the work to former employees at Wadsworth & Crimsworth, travelling across the moors to collect the pieces twice a week.
In 1831, Benjamin Foster, a junior member of the firm, was making one of these collections – accompanied by his dog – when he perished in snow on the moors. His dog became Fosters' trademark.
In 1838, they built a new mill at Denholme.
They no longer collected the pieces from out-workers, but their former employees brought their pieces across the moors to Denholme. One such weaver, Grace Southwell, who for years conveyed pieces for hire across this moor on her back, got the nickname of pack horse on account of the excessive weights she was in the habit of carrying.
The Fosters' mill at Denholme was destroyed by fire in 1857, putting 900 people out of work. It was rebuilt on a much larger scale and in the 1870s, they employed 1,500 workers.
All operations on the site ceased in 2005 and the buildings have since been demolished
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| Fosterville | Ref F245 |
| Fothergill, Alexander | Ref F6150 |
He married (1) Unknown.
He married (2) Jane, daughter of Richard Robinson.
Child: unknown
They emigrated with some of their family to America.
Jane died in America [1874]
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| Fothergill & Harvey | Ref F544 |
| Fothergill, John | Ref F151 |
He was a railway platelayer [1881, 1891].
In 1877, he married Ellen Chapman [1851-1???] in Sedbergh.
Ellen was born in Dent.She had a daughter:
- Edith Hannah Chapman [b Dent 1875] who was a domestic servant in Sedbergh [1891], a confectioner's shop assistant [1901]
Children:
The children were born in Dent, Yorkshire.
The family lived at
John died in Sedbergh in 1898 (aged 49)
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| Fothergill, John William | Ref F814 |
Born in Dent.
He was a local footballer with Belle Vue and with Mixenden / a tailor [1911] / employed by Lee & Company.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action at La Bassée [7th May 1918] (aged 26).
His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [15th June & 13th July 1918].
He was buried at Le Vertannoy British Cemetery, Hinges, France [Grave Ref B 3].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Roll of Honour at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church
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| Fotheringham, Rev J. G. | Ref F30 |
| Fotheringham, Rev Richard | Ref F642 |
He was educated at Edinburgh and at Airedale College before becoming Minister at Providence Congregational Church, Ovenden [1887]. He moved to Haverhill [1891] and to Blackheath [1895]
| Foul Peter | Ref F65 |
| Foul Scout Wood, Hebden Bridge | Ref F820 |
| Foulds ... | Ref F549 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Foulds & Ridings Limited | Ref F775 |
| Fountain Head Farm, Pellon | Ref F1280 |
The Webster family had a beerhouse here.
It became the Fountain Head Inn
| Fountain Head Village, Ovenden Wood | Ref F993 |
| Four C's | Ref F229 |
| Four Gates End, Stansfield | Ref F1221 |
| Fournes, Ebenezer | Ref F483 |
He matriculated [1st April 1664] / was educated at Corpus Christi College Cambridge BA from Gloucester Hall [1667]
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| Fournes, Ichabod | Ref F543 |
Born in Bury, Lancashire.
He was educated at Gloucester Hall Cambridge / matriculated [6th April 1666] / graduated BA [1669] / Vicar of Coley [1672]
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| Fournes, John | Ref F486 |
Born 2nd December 1610.
He became vicar of Great Marlow Bucks.
He preached and conducted marriage services in Otley church during the Commonwealth [1642]
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| Fournes, Tobie | Ref F471 |
Born 30th August 1618.
He was educated at Magdalene College Cambridge / matriculated [10th October 1634] / graduated BA [27th January 1637/8].
He married Unknown.
Children:
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| Fourness's Charity | Ref F439 |
some ecclesiastical person
to read divine service and preach in Illingworth Chapel every Sunday. The remainder of the rents was to be distributed to the poor of Ovenden who attend these services and sermons on Midsummer Day and Christmas Day.
| Fourness, Elizabeth | Ref F214 |
She married (1) Richard Hogge. On her father's death, the couple inherited Shelf Old Hall.
After Richard death, she married (2) Thomas Hoile
| Fourness, Elizabeth | Ref F384 |
On Sunday, 17th March 1833, she married James Hamer of Bury, Lancashire
| Fourness, John | Ref F853 |
| Fourness, Joseph | Ref F66 |
He was apprenticed to the cloth selling trade, working for John Mitchell of Boothtown. He worked as a manufacturer's agent at Blackwell Hall, London and became very wealthy.
He built Ovenden Hall, and had other properties including Upper Shibden Hall, Calico Hall.
He took the Parliamentary side in the Civil War, and was appointed to take the accounts of their officers by the Commonwealth. He was an army contractor during the war.
He was a governor of Nathaniel Waterhouse's Charity, Heath Grammar School, and a member of the Pious Uses Commission in 1651.
In 1654, he was Chief Constable of Agbrigg & Morley.
In 1637, he married (1) Effam Mitchell – his late master's widow – at Halifax Parish Church.
On Effam's death, he married (2) Phoebe, widow of James Oates.
Children:
He was one of the electorate of 59 people when Jeremy Bentley was elected first MP for Halifax in 1654.
He died 3rd March 1676.
The epitaph on the family memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
| Fourness, Joseph | Ref F122 |
He married Elizabeth [1737-1795].
Child: Elizabeth [1773-17th October 1842]
Joseph died 28th May 1792 (aged 61).
Elizabeth died 6th March 1795 (aged 58).
Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 167]
| Fourness, Joseph | Ref F845 |
| Fourness, Miss | Ref F1087 |
| Fourness, Phineas | Ref F367 |
He married Betty [1760-1800].
Children:
Betty died 24th September 1800 (aged 40).
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: D4]
| Fourness, Phoebe | Ref F438 |
| Fourness, Richard | Ref F1169 |
In 1488, Richard Pek conveyed the Manor of Shelf Hall to Richard Fourness.
He was succeeded by Thomas Fourness
| Fourness, Samuel | Ref F5 |
Recorded in 1822, when he was an ironmonger in Halifax
| Fourness, Thomas | Ref F211 |
In 1530, he succeeded Richard Fourness to the Manor of Shelf Hall.
The Manorial Lord of Wakefield granted him and others an acre of land for a chapel at Coley.
He married Unknown.
Child: William
| Fourness, William | Ref F212 |
He succeeded his father to the Manor of Shelf Hall.
He had disagreements with Edward Savile, lord of the Manor of Shelf, claiming that the Saviles were exercising rights which belonged to him.
In 1561, he accused the Saviles of trespass and removing coals from his lands without permission, and filed a suit in the Court of the Duchy of Lancaster.
He also accused the Saviles of enclosing Shelf Common.
He married Unknown.
Children:
After his death, the estate passed to his daughters
| Fourness, William | Ref F874 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Joseph
| Fowkes, Rev E. | Ref F501 |
| Fowler, Albert Morrison | Ref F330 |
Born in Halifax [Q4 1887]. 6th September 1887
After his mother died [1894], he and his sisters went to live with their aunt Jane & uncle Walter Hall.
He was a member of Range Bank Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax / a member of Halifax Swimming Club / a member of Claremount Liberal Club / a carpet weaver [1911, 1939] / employed at Crossley's.
In 1916, he married Mary E. Roper [1889-19??] in Halifax.
Mary E. was born 4th October 1889
Children:
They lived at
During World War I, he served as a Private with the West Yorkshire Regiment.
He was reported missing [24th April 1918], and found to be a POW [June 1918].
His photograph appears with reports of his story in the Halifax Courier [1st June, 8th June & 15th June 1918].
He survived the War, and is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets.
An Albert Fowler died Q3 1948 (aged 60)
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| Fowler, Albert Percival Pegg | Ref F630 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 3rd September 1916 (aged 19).
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland, on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, West Vale, and on the Memorial at West Vale Baptist Chapel
| Fowler, Benjamin | Ref F314 |
He was a spring knife maker [1851] / a working cutter [1861].
He married Eliza [1802-1856].
Eliza was born in Sheffield
Children:
Eliza died 19th January 1856 (aged 53).
In [Q1] 1853, he married (2) Charlotte Warburton [1804-1880] in Sheffield.
Charlotte was born in Attercliffe
They lived at
Benjamin died 1st January 1869 (aged 66).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4042].
A Charlotte Fowler died Q3 1880 (aged 76) in Sheffield
| Fowler, Charles Hodgson | Ref F166 |
Durham/Newcastle-based architect.
He did much work in the district:
| Fowler, George | Ref F8940 |
In [Q3] 1879, he married Kate Helen Staveley [1858-19??] in Halifax.
Kate was born in Hull. In 1901, she was listed as a confectioner, working on her own account
Children:
The sons carried out their dental business at home [1911]
They lived at
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| Fowler, J. | Ref F816 |
| Fowler, John Albert Akroyd | Ref F111 |
Born in Northowram.
He was a bootmaker of 77 Haley Hill, Halifax [1885] / a shoemaker [1891].
In 1885, he married Annie Stuart Boyd at All Souls' Church, Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 10 Victoria Street, Northowram [1891].
Annie died (possibly of perinatal complications) [Q1 1894] (aged 25).
In 1901, John (boot & shoe maker), was a boarder with the Hoyle family at 2 Bridge Street East, Halifax; the children were living with their aunt Jane & uncle Walter Hall
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| Fowler, John Berry | Ref F243 |
Born in Ripponden.
He was landlord of the Moorcock, Norland [1908, 1909] / a railway loaded with Lancashire & Yorkshire Railways [1911] / landlord of the Moorcock, Norland [1912, 1925] / landlord of the Cunning Corner, Rishworth [1925-1931].
He married Dinah [1875-1941].
Dinah was born in Sowerby Bridge 14th August 1875
Children:
The children were born in Norland.
The family lived at Newlands House Farm, Halifax [1939].
John died in Halifax [Q2 1939] (aged 61).
Dinah died in Calder District [Q1 1941] (aged 64)
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| Fowler's: Kenneth Fowler & Company | Ref F1254 |
| Fowler, Thomas Henry | Ref F551 |
He was a postmaster and hay & straw dealer [1891].
Around 1876, he married Martha Alice [1841-1???].
Martha Alice was born in Soyland
Children:
They lived at Bridge Terrace, Soyland [1891]
| Fowler, William | Ref F376 |
He was a wire drawer [1841] / a small wire drawer [1861].
He married Martha [1811-1870].
Martha was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
Martha died 30th October 1870 (aged 59).
In 1881, the widowed William was living at 28 Brunswick Street, Halifax with widowed son-in-law Alfred Bailey.
William died 30th June 1881 (aged 70).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1305]
| Fowles, James | Ref F1011 |
He lived at Oats Royd, Warley [1787]
| Fowlie, John Charles | Ref F141 |
He was a boot & shoe retailer at 100 Kirkgate, Wakefield [1878] / a commercial traveller & boot shop manager [1881] / a boot dealer [1891] / a retired boot dealer [1911].
On 26th December 1878, he married Martha Hannah in Wakefield.
Children:
They lived at
John Charles died in Bridlington [Q4 1930] (aged 77).
Martha Hannah died in Buckrose, East Riding [Q4 1940] (aged 87)
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| Fox ... | Ref F59 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Fox's Almanac | Ref F346 |
See Local Newspapers
| Fox & Fawthrop | Ref F335 |
Partners included John Fox and James Fawthrop.
The partnership was dissolved in January 1867
| Fox Brothers | Ref F742 |
| Fox Croft, Rastrick | Ref F398 |
| Fox's: George Fox & Sons Limited | Ref F791 |
They were at Valley Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1905] and West End Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1905, 1921]
| Fox's: W. Fox & Sons | Ref F241 |
Established by William Fox and his sons Thomas and John.
By 1881, the brothers were running the business.
The partnership was dissolved in September 1881
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| Fox's: William Fox & Sons | Ref F792 |
Partners included Abraham Fielding Fox
| Foxall, Thomas | Ref F130 |
He was manager of gas works [1841] / a civil engineer [1851].
He married (1) Sarah [1797-1837].
Children:
Sarah died 4th February 1837 (aged 40).
She & the children (‡) were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax
On 26th October 1837, he married (2) Mary [1806-18??] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Sowerby, and was the widow of Mr Lister
Children:
Details are not yet known. of the death / burial place of his wife Mary
Thomas died 20th February 1868
His burial place is not yet known
| The Foxcroft family | Ref F608 |
| Foxcroft, Anthony | Ref F222 |
He married (1) Unknown.
In 1638, he married (2) Jane, widow of John Power, thus becoming stepfather of Dr Henry Power.
Children:
The family moved to New Hall, Elland which Foxcroft was leasing from his father-in-law, Rev Charles Greenwood. He owned property at Exley in 1650.
He was an army contractor supplying the Royalists during the Civil War. He had to pay decimation.
| Foxcroft, Anthony | Ref F859 |
| Foxcroft, Daniel | Ref F886 |
Gent, late of Elland Hall
| Foxcroft Estate, Rastrick | Ref F23 |
| Foxcroft, George | Ref F1336 |
| Foxcroft, Grace | Ref F373 |
She married John Drake.
She was buried at Ripon Cathedral
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| Foxcroft, Isaac | Ref F554 |
He sold New Grange, Headingley to Anthony Wade [1604]
| Foxcroft, James | Ref F858 |
| Foxcroft, John | Ref F174 |
| Foxcroft, John | Ref F192 |
| Foxcroft, Michael | Ref F250 |
His family had a fulling mill at Luddendenfoot [1588].
A Foldout describes the 1593 feud between Foxcroft and Samuel Wade over water rights at the mill
A Foldout describes the 1599 dispute between Foxcroft and Henry Farrer
| Foxcroft, Thomas | Ref F555 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
| Foxcroft, Thomas | Ref F199 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Gracia [15??-1626] who married John Brighouse
| Foxcroft, Thomas | Ref F374 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Grace
| Foxen Lane Bridge, Mill Bank | Ref F1176 |
| The Foxhill family | Ref F145 |
| Foxton, Richard | Ref F1170 |
Born in Scackleton, Yorkshire.
He was a gardener [1841, 1851, 1861] / a retired gardener [1871].
He owned the White Horse, Luddendenfoot [1847] and other property in Spring Gardens which were auctioned on 20th April 1842.
He married Sophia [1787-1859] from Holgate, Yorkshire, daughter of Thomas Burton.
Children:
They lived at
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| Foy, Tom | Ref F405 |
The music hall comedian, entertainer and clown lived in the Halifax and Sowerby Bridge district. He was also popular in London with sketches such as
His repertoire included songs such asTom Foy and his Donkey A Yorkshire Lad in London
He died on stage at the Argyle Theatre in BirkenheadMy farewell to Sarby Brig
| Foyster, Rev L. A. | Ref F118 |
| France, Albert Edward | Ref F311 |
He was a boot repairer [1901].
In [Q2] 1911, he married Florence Phillips in Bradford.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 17th April 1918 (aged 34).
He was buried at Godewaersvelde British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I Q 28].
He is remembered on the family grave at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel.
In [Q4] 1920, Florence married (2) James W. Appleton in Bradford.
They lived at 6 Wall Street, Laisterdyke, Bradford
| France, Edward | Ref F337 |
He was employed by Crossley's.
During World War I, he served as a Private with B Company 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 3rd May 1917 (aged 20).
He was buried at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref II F 41].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets
| France, Fred | Ref F884 |
In [Q1] 1873, he (possibly) married Elizabeth Harpin in Huddersfield
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| France, George Arthur | Ref F354 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a member of Square Sunday School & Boys' Brigade / a brickyard labourer [1911] / a brick setter at Drake's Limited, Ovenden.
He was engaged to Miss May Skelly of Haley Hill.
During World War I, he served as a Private / Drummer with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He became a Grenadier.
In November 1915, he had been working on a parapet, under the cover of fog. The fog suddenly lifted, and he continued to work, remarking that he would probably be fired at.
His next remark was "They've done it" as a bullet entered his side.
He died that evening [7th November 1915] (aged 20) when he had nearly reached the base hospital.
The Halifax Courier [20th November 1915] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Sailly-sur-la-Lys Canadian Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II F 135].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial
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| France, James | Ref F502 |
He was a millwright [1871] / a retired millwright [1881].
In [Q4] 1851, he married Margaret Jane Battinson in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
James died 16th July 1882 (aged 54).
Margaret Jane died 7th July 1893 (aged 63).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1154] with Margaret Jane's parents; their names do not appear on the headstone
| France, John William | Ref F181 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an overlooker of Halifax [1874] / a worsted combing overlooker [1881] / a wool combing overlooker [1891] / a combing overlooker [1901] / a wool combing overlooker [1911].
In 1874, he married Martha Ann Fearnley at Halifax Parish Church.
Martha Ann, of Ovenden, was born in Halifax, the daughter of James Fearnley.She was a baker's shopkeeper [1901]
Children:
They lived at
John William died Q1 1918 (aged 65) All 3 sons served in World War I; Leonard was killed [29th July 1918]
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| France, Leonard | Ref F704 |
He was a member of Hanover Methodist Chapel, Halifax / a hairdresser's apprentice [1911] / a hairdresser at 10 Mile Cross, Halifax (own account).
He lived with his parents at Hare Street, Halifax.
He had a sweetheart, Miss Jagger.
During World War I, he enlisted [1915] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers.
He served in France & Italy.
He was killed in action somewhere in France [29th July 1918] (aged 27).
The Halifax Courier [17th August 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Tannay British Cemetery, Thiennes, France [Grave Ref 5 A 11].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Hanover Methodist Chapel, Halifax
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| France, Mr | Ref F420 |
Jonathan Catherall lodged with Mr France, & married his daughter Elizabeth.
He married Unknown.
Child: Elizabeth [1744-1799] who married Jonathan Catherall
| France, Ramsden William | Ref F325 |
He was a joiner [1871].
In [Q1] 1852, he married Sarah Ann Chatburn [1830-1???] in Halifax.
Sarah Ann was born in Erringden
Children:
They lived at 8 Middle Street, Halifax [1871].
It is possible that Sarah Ann died on 19th September 1909 (aged 77 years) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 908] with Charles Greenwood & family
| France, William Henry | Ref F271 |
He was a boot repairer [1901].
In [Q4] 1874, he married Ada Ann Sager [1849-1933].
Ada Ann was born in Bradford
Children:
They lived at 8 Winding Road, Halifax [1901].
William Henry died 18th April 1901 (aged 48).
Son Albert Edward died in World War I.
Ada Ann died 20th December 1933 (aged 84).
Members of the family were buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel
| France, Willie | Ref F349 |
Born in Northowram.
He was a bricklayer of 6 Ackville Street [1894] / a bricklayer [1911].
In 1894, he married Emma Jane Naylor [1875-1???] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.
Children:
They lived at
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| Francis Crossley's Almshouses, Margaret Street | Ref F343 |
| Francis, Edward | Ref F473 |
He left Halifax but returned to become Postmaster for Halifax [1867-1893].
He married Unknown.
Child: Catherine Anne [1860-1913] who married Richard Watson Evans
They lived at Heath Hall, Halifax.
| Frane, Hugh | Ref F442 |
Born at Dyehouse Yard, Halifax [3rd June 1852].
He died in Wakefield Prison [11th January 1875]
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| Frane, John | Ref F436 |
Born in Ireland.
He was a labourer [1841, 1851].
He married (1) Margaret [1807-1850].
Children:
A Margaret Cain/Kane died at Dyehouse Yard, Halifax [11th April 1850].
In 1851, John Frain (possibly) married (2) Mary Lambert.
Child: 7. Hugh
The family lived at
A John Fraine died in Halifax [Q1 1863]
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| Frane, Patrick | Ref F432 |
On 4th March 1858, Frane was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment for Larceny of the Person.
At the 1861 census, a Patrick Frane (age 20) of Halifax was a Private in the 84th Regiment at Infantry Barracks, Salford, Lancashire.
T FK
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| Frank, Abraham | Ref F394 |
The Northowram Register records that
[he was] at Rochdale on 26th October 1713, and came home about 8 o'clock at night. He died about 3 o'clock next morning 27th October. It's supposed that he poyson'd himself, having his maid servant with child
| Frank, J. B. | Ref F497 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
| Frank, Rev | Ref F399 |
| Frankland, Albert Ainley | Ref F718 |
Born in Norland.
He was a joiner [1891] / a piano and music dealer and music teacher / a piano & sewing machine dealer [1901] / a pianoforte dealer [1911]. He had showrooms at 2 Boggart Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1905].
On 15th August 1891, he married Mary Greenwood Heyworth at Elland Parish Church.
Mary was born in Bradford, the daughter of Uttley Greenwood Heyworth
Children:
They lived at Newton Terrace, 1 Boggart Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1901, 1905, 1911].
All the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery
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| Frankland, Alonzo | Ref F202 |
Born in Halifax [24th October 1890].
He was a member of Square Church Brotherhood, Halifax / a cabinet maker's machinist [1911] / a motor driver with Alfred Goodall & Company Limited at Salterhebble.
He was engaged to Miss Holt of 9 Coal Street, Caddy Field.
During World War I, he enlisted with the 4th (Territorial) Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [18th June 1917] and served as a Private with the British Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders [from 5th December 1917].
He was killed in action at Marfaux, France [20th July 1918] (aged 27).
The Halifax Courier [14th September 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Marfaux British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I E B].
He is remembered at Heywood's Chapel and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Frankland Farm, Shibden | Ref F423 |
Sale by Auction by Mr Thomas, for Messrs Thomas Clark & Son, the Desirable properties known as Lee House Estate, the Limed House Estate the Scout Hall Estate and Frankland Farm, all with valuable Beds of Stone.Apply: Wavell, Philbrick & Foster, Solicitors, Halifax
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| Frankland, Fred | Ref F340 |
He lived at 6 Lincoln Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [1916] and served as a Private with the 22nd (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He was reported to be a POW.
He died 28th April 1918.
He was buried at Lille Southern Cemetery, France [Grave Ref III B 29].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Frankland, George | Ref F7900 |
Born in Sowerby.
He was a worsted worker [1851] / a joiner [1891].
On 14th December 1862, he married Emma Ainley [1840-1912] at Elland Parish Church.
Emma came from Norland
Children:
They lived at 4 Bankhouse, Scar Road, Norland [1891].
He died at Bankhouse, Norland.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £3,248. Probate was granted to his son Ainley and John Lockwood Thompson (coal merchant).
All the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery
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| Frankland, George | Ref F494 |
He was a cotton spinner of Sowerby Bridge [1914].
On 18th August 1914, he married Ellen Foster [1895-1974] at All Saints' Church, Castleford.
Ellen, of Elland Street, Castleford, was the daughter of Richard Foster, brick layer
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| Frankland, Hanson | Ref F269 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge [29th October 1869].
He was a cotton grinder (card room) [1911].
On 18th May 1891, he married Emma Jane Nicholl [1873-1952] (possibly) at St George's Church, Sowerby.
Emma Jane was born in Sowerby Bridge [1st March 1873]
Children:
They lived at 17 Vale Street, Sowerby Bridge [1911]
Hanson died in Sowerby Bridge [8th December 1945] (aged 76).
Emma Jane died in Sowerby Bridge [29th April 1952]
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| Frankland, Isaac | Ref F324 |
Born in Halifax, he lived at Stirk Bridge, Norland for most of his life.
He was a carpenter [1841] / a millwright [1851].
On 24th June 1827, he married (1) Amelia Holmes [1805-1832] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Amelia died in 1832.
On 26th September 1834, he married (2) Ann Wadsworth [1809-1883] at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
Isaac & Ann were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery
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| Frankland, John | Ref F200 |
Born in Ribchester, Preston, Lancashire.
He was a wood turner of Northowram [1876] / a bobbin turner (wood) [1881] / a bobbin turner [1891, 1901, 1911].
In 1876 he married Mary Hodgson at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
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| Frankland, Joseph | Ref F356 |
Born in Norland.
He was an overlooker [1881].
On 5th January 1867, he married Hannah Howarth [1848-1926] at Elland Parish Church.
Hannah was born in Copley
Children:
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| Frankland, Judge | Ref F477 |
| Frankland, Ronald | Ref F3320 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
In [Q2] 1941, he married Dorothy Evans in Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Private with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died in West Hartlepool [7th June 1942] (aged 19).
He was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery [F C 248]
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| Frankland, William | Ref F355 |
On 8th July 1798, he married Mary Pollard [1777-18??] at Halifax Parish Church.
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| Frankland, William Normanton | Ref F358 |
In [Q2] 1922, he married Nellie in Wharfedale.
They lived at 10 Leamington Road, Ilkley.
William died in Wharfedale
| Franklin & Humphreys | Ref F770 |
| Franklin, Harry James | Ref F1193 |
Born in Peckham, Surrey.
He was a partner in J. & H. J. Franklin [1868] / a solicitor [1871]. In 1876, he married Elizabeth Whittell [1852-1???] from Dee-on-Horsbridge, Shropshire, at Newton Abbot.
Children:
He was lodging at 16 Lord Street, Halifax [1871].
They lived at 7 Trinity Place, Halifax [1881]
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| Franklin's: J. & H. J. Franklin | Ref F1192 |
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| Franklin, James | Ref F357 |
In 1845, he came to Halifax to work for Stocks & Macaulay. He was articled to Michael Stocks. In 1852, he joined the firm.
He was Lieutenant of the 4th Yorkshire West Riding Rifle Volunteers, and promoted to Captain [10th May 1861].
He was a partner in J. & H. J. Franklin [1868] and Franklin & Humphreys
He married Sophia Eliza [1818-1???].
Children:
They lived at 12 Trinity Row / Trinity Place, Halifax [1850]
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| Frankling, Walter | Ref F825 |
He married Ellen.
They lived at Slater Ing Hall, Hebden Bridge.
During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 26th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
He died 4th October 1918 (aged 36).
He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 5]
| Franks, Rev J. | Ref F466 |
| Franks, Rev J. E. | Ref F484 |
| Franks, James | Ref F1212 |
| Franks, Rev James | Ref F190 |
Son of James Franks of Loughborough.
He was Curate of Haddenham, Cambridgeshire [1787] and Minister of the English Chapel at Glasgow before becoming Curate at Halifax [1799, 1802-1829], Vicar at Old Brigg Chapel, Sowerby Bridge [1802], and Vicar of Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge when the new Church was built
He married Sarah [1763-1828].
Child: James Clarke
In 1802, he wrote the book
SACRED LITERATURE or REMARKS upon the BOOK OF GENESIS collected and arranged to promote the knowledge and evince the Excellence of the HOLY SCRIPTURES |
In 1803, he started efforts to build a new Church.
In 1808, he established the Beech School. He contributed towards the cost of the new Sowerby Bridge National School.
He died in Chelsea.
Sarah & James were buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
See William Huntriss
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| Franks, Rev James Clarke | Ref F989 |
He was Vicar of Huddersfield. He had the church there demolished and rebuilt in 1836.
He was a friend of Rev Patrick Brontë.
He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].
In 1824, he married Elizabeth Firth.
Children:
On their honeymoon, the couple visited the Brontë girls at Cowan Bridge, but they did not recognise the symptoms of abuse which the children suffered
| Fraser, Rev Alexander Charles | Ref F661 |
He claimed that, as a baby, he had been held in the arms of Napoleon I
He was Curate at Elland [1847, 187?]. He left to become chaplain to Lord Clarence Paget of his vessel, L'Aigle, and whilst cruising in the Mediterranean, preached in modern Greek.
It was said that he could speak 7 languages.
He married Caroline, daughter of Rev Christopher Atkinson.
He died in Wimbledon
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| Fraser, John | Ref F70 |
| Frayn, Rev George | Ref F476 |
He was the oldest Methodist minister in Halifax
| Frazer, Constable | Ref F903 |
See Ellis Nicholl
| Frazer, Helen (Letitia) | Ref F982 |
Born in Portugal.
She and her partner, Huldine V. Beamish, farmed in Portugal.
She died in Portugal
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| Fred Bentley Bath | Ref F732 |
| Free Church Girls' Club, Halifax | Ref F855 |
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| Free Gift Institution Friendly Society | Ref F1017 |
| Free School Lane Surgery, Halifax | Ref F1166 |
Heath House Surgery closed on 12th August 2011 and moved to Savile Hall as the new Boulevard Health Centre
| Freebairn, John | Ref F550 |
He was a calico printer for Mr Spencer, calico printer at Ramsden Wood Print Works, Walsden [1921].
He married Rachel [1870-1939].
Rachel was born in Clarkston Toll, Lanarkshire
Children:
They lived at 960 Rochdale Road, Walsden [1921].
Living with them [in 1921] was widowed daughter Jane.
Rachel died Q3 1939 (aged 70).
John died Q2 1949 (aged 79).
They both died in Todmorden
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| Freeborn, Rev Jack | Ref F1167 |
In 1985, a sports hall was built at the school following fund-raising by Rev Freeborn
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| Freehold Land Society | Ref F1180 |
| Freeman ... | Ref F27 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Freeman's Bridge, Brighouse | Ref F156 |
| Freeman's Cut | Ref F116 |
| Freeman's Estate, Brighouse | Ref F1283 |
| Freeman, Hardy & Willis | Ref F1202 |
| Freeman's Lodging House, Brighouse | Ref F350 |
Recorded in July 1886, when an unknown man died suddenly from exhaustion, caused by want of food
| Freeman's Wood, Brighouse | Ref F291 |
| Freemasons | Ref F96 |
The first Grand Lodge of England was inaugurated in London in 1717.
A Brighouse lodge opened in October 1870.
A Lightcliffe lodge opened in 1???.
It appears that an east-west alignment in their premises was significant in the choice of accommodation.
See Masonic Lodges, Lewis, Oddfellows, Lodge of Probity, Seditious Societies Act [1799] and Tyler
| Freemasons' Hall, Halifax | Ref F78 |
This
handsome and commodious Masonic hall
was designed by Edwin Oates and built in 1868/1870 by J. Charnock & Sons for two Halifax Lodges – Probity [No 61] Lodge and St James [No 448] Lodge. The corner-stone was laid by Sir Henry Edwards in May 1868.
The Hall was 64 ft by 55 ft and the frontage was to St John's House, Halifax. There was a club room, a banquetting hall, &c, and accommodation for the Hall keeper.
The Hall was first used on Monday evening, 16th August 1869. It was consecrated in November 1869.
The building housed a library, meeting rooms, committee rooms, dressing rooms, banqueting hall, and games rooms.
Other lodges which met here included Beacon No 4066, Halez Fax No 4135, and Pennine No 4177.
It was used as a tea warehouse by Collinson's.
In 1987, the Freemasons sold the premises and moved to Southwood House, Birdcage Lane.
It was demolished in 1988, and in 1990, the front was incorporated in the offices of the Halifax Building Society. Halifax Civic Trust urged the Department of the Environment to block the demolition of the hall, a listed building.
The front is listed.
See John William Baxendale and Masonic Hall, Halifax
| Freemasons' Hall, Sowerby Bridge | Ref F472 |
| Freemen of the Borough | Ref F465 |
| Freer, Harry | Ref F419 |
In [Q4] 1941, he married Mary Greenwood in Todmorden.
They lived at Cornholme.
During World War II, he served as an Able Seaman Royal Navy aboard HMS Rajah.
He died 14th October 1944 (aged 32).
He was buried at Colombo (Liveramentu) Cemetery, Ceylon [Grave Ref 2 E 14].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Freeth, William | Ref F152 |
In [Q3] 1940, he married Nellie Shepherd in Calder District.
They lived at Stone Chair.
During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the Royal Artillery.
He died 11th August 1942 (aged 27).
He was buried at Bethel Methodist Chapel, Shelf [Grave Ref: I 55].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Shelf Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, and on the Memorial at Saint Michael's & All Angels' Church, Shelf
| French, Edward | Ref F2270 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a doffer at worsted factory [1871] / a spindle maker [1881, 1882] / a spindle & fly maker [1891] / a mill mechanic in worsted mill [1901] / a mill mechanic at Clay & Horsfall's mill [1905].
In 1882, he married Mary Speak [1863-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary, of King Cross, was born in Earby/Easby, Yorkshire, the daughter of William? Speak, a mason
Children:
They lived at
He had suffered from a hernia for several months. In 1905, he came home from his work at Clay & Horsfall's Wharf Mill, Sowerby Bridge feeling ill. An operation was performed but he died shortly afterwards
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| French, Elizabeth | Ref F336 |
She married John Tillotson
| French, Harold | Ref F341 |
He was educated at Akroyd Place School / a member of St Matthew's Church, Northowram & Scouts / a joiner's apprentice.
During World War II, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.
He was killed in north-west Europe [23rd October 1944] (aged 20).
He was buried at Uden War Cemetery, Netherlands [Grave Ref 1 B 7].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram
| French, John | Ref F646 |
| French, John | Ref F9900 |
He was a crabber at stuff piece dyehouse [1861] / a hawker of drapery [1871] / a pedlar & draper [1881] / a dyer [1882].
In 1838, he married Mary Ann Spriggs [1817-1???].
Mary Ann was born in Bilston, Leicestershire
Around 1853, the family moved to Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was granddaughter Elizabeth A Tetley [aged 6 months]
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| Fresh Air Fund | Ref F1270 |
Question: Does anyone know anything about this? Who gave the money for the venture? When was it active? Who organised the events?
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| Fretwell, John | Ref F205 |
He was a dyer [1854] / a cotton dyer [1861] / a dyer's manager [1891].
In [Q3] 1854, he married Mary Ann Sutcliffe [1833-1907] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
The children ★ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3457] with members of their mother's Sutcliffe family.
John died 26th May 1907 (aged 78).
Mary Ann died 25th August 1907 (aged 73).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 946] with Mary Ann's brother James Sutcliffe
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| Freudenberg Nonwovens Limited | Ref F275 |
Formerly Bondina.
Manufacturer of synthetic and non-woven fabrics. Vilene Interlinings is a division of the company.
The Company was later taken over by the Swiss company Sia Fibral.
| Frieldhurst Farm, Cornholme | Ref F288 |
The early 18th century barn – inscribed IMH 1721 – is listed
| Frieldhurst, Todmorden | Ref F937 |
| The Friend of the People | Ref F906 |
| Friendly | Ref F79 |
| Friendly Amicable Society | Ref F76 |
| Friendly & Trades Club, Halifax | Ref F828 |
On 8th October 1910, the American millionaire, Samuel Simeon Fels visited Halifax and addressed trade unionists at the Club.
This and Halifax Friendly & Trade Societies Club may be the same place
| Friendly Band | Ref F64 |
The Band was once known as the Friendly Subscription Prize Band.
The original members each bought their own instruments and practised in a small room at the junction of Burnley Road and Water Hill Lane, near the White Horse Inn, Friendly.
They moved their quarters when one of the members wanted to live with his new bride in the Water Hill premises.
They are now back at the Burnley Road / Water Hill Lane building.
See Aquilla Milnes and Arthur Thomas
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| Friendly Band Room | Ref F1248 |
| Friendly Bar | Ref F1246 |
| Friendly Co-operative Society | Ref F406 |
A datestone shows the date 1909.
It closed in 1???
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| Friendly Fold, Ovenden | Ref F279 |
Owners and tenants have included
| Friendly Inn Farm, Cottonstones | Ref F1228 |
| Friendly Operative Carpenters' & Joiners' Society | Ref F909 |
| Friendly, Ovenden | Ref F207 |
| Friendly Society of Workmen | Ref F795 |
| Friendly Toll House&44; Burnley Road | Ref F255 |
It became a private house.
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| Friendly Working Men's Club, Sowerby Bridge | Ref F824 |
| Friends of All Souls' Church | Ref F342 |
| Friends of Halifax Choral Society | Ref F69 |
| Friends of Halifax Parish Church | Ref F387 |
| Friends of Hebden Bridge Picture House | Ref F389 |
| Friends of Judy Woods | Ref F388 |
| Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery | Ref F333 |
On 14th November 2023, the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, it was announced that the Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery had been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service. This award is the highest award for Voluntary Groups and is the equivalent of an MBE.
| Friends of Nutclough Woods | Ref F912 |
| Friends of Ogden Water | Ref F331 |
| Friends of Saint Matthew's Churchyard, Lightcliffe | Ref F89 |
They have done an excellent job of clearing the overgrown ground, and of recording the graves at Lightcliffe Church
See People of interest in Lightcliffe Churchyard
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| Friends of the Rydings | Ref F390 |
| Frith's Farm, Todmorden | Ref F1214 |
A nearby early 17th century house is also listed
| Frith's: L. Frith & Son | Ref F1335 |
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| Frith, Peter | Ref F365 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Frith, William | Ref F503 |
He was a mason's labourer [1871].
In [Q4] 1846, he (possibly) married either Mary Parkinson or Mary Sutcliffe [1827-1???] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Southowram,
Children:
The family lived at 2 Beerhouse, Lower Shaw Hill, Halifax [1871].
William died 27th February 1905 (aged 75), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1144] with Robert Nevison & Charles Bruno Duckitt
| Friths Estate, Walsden | Ref F577 |
| Friths Farm, Walsden | Ref F4220 |
| The Frobisher family of Halifax | Ref F228 |
| Frobisher, Amos | Ref F383 |
He was a prisoner at Sessions House Yard, Pontefract [1891] / a pianist [1891, 1901] / a musician (pianist) [1911] / landlord of the Yew Tree Inn, Northowram [1915].
In 1876, he married Carrie Gertrude.
Carrie Gertrude was born in Wombwell, the daughter of George Foy [?], collier.She was listed as Amos's wife [1901]. Their marriage has not been found, though, in 1911, she says they married around 1893
Children:
They lived at
In 1915, Carrie married (2) Henry Tasker
On the marriage record, Carrie is shown as widow, but no death has been found for Amos
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| Frobisher, Benjamin | Ref F370 |
Born in Halifax.
Baptised in Halifax [18th February 1740].
He the eldest of the Frobisher brothers, Canadian fur traders / emigrated to Québec [about 1763] / traded in furs in Lake Superior region [1764-1768] / reached the Saskatchewan river [1773] / formed a company with his brothers [1779] / when his brothers joined him, he managed the business affairs / in Montréal and England whilst they traded in the field / was one of the 17 founding members of the Beaver Club [1785].
The family was an original shareholder in the North-West Company
He never married.
He died in Montréal [14th April 1787] after a short illness.
He was buried there [16th April 1787].
His estate was left in some confusion, with the debts exceeding the assets.
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| Frobisher brothers | Ref F235 |
The brothers first traded as Frobisher & Company. In 1783, with Simon McTavish, they formed McTavish, Frobisher & Company, and the North-West Company
Two other brothers, William and Nathaniel, did not go to Canada
| Frobisher, Charles Amos | Ref F382 |
He was a pit pony driver [1911] / a pitman in Barnsley [1914].
During World War I, he enlisted [1914] and served as a Private with the 13th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.
He was killed in action and died instantly [16th September 1917] (aged 22).
The Halifax Courier [22nd September 1917] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Roclincourt Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref III D 17].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Frobisher, George | Ref F219 |
Born 2nd March 1808; baptised at Halifax Parish Church [31st May 1808].
He was (possibly) the apothecary of 21 St Peter's Square, Leeds, who was bankrupt [1846].
On 18th July 1833, he married Betsy Bird [1817-1857] in Leeds.
Betsy was born in Lancaster [3rd May 1817], the daughter of Hannah & John Bird, bone setter, of Harper Lane, Leeds
Children:
Betsy died of consumption at 7 Heather Street, Leeds [26th March 1857] (aged 39), and was buried at St Mark's Church, Leeds.
George was dead by 1857
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| Frobisher, Dr James | Ref F193 |
Born 7th January 1807; baptised in Halifax [31st May 1808].
On 30th December 1847, he married Eliza Hebblethwaite [1823-1891] in Leeds.
Eliza was the daughter of Sarah née Walker & Thomas Hebblethwaite, cloth merchant of Leeds
Children:
Eliza died January 1891 (aged 68).
She buried at St Mark's Church, Woodhouse [24th January 1891].
James died at home [22nd February 1897] (aged 90).
He was buried at St Mark's Church, Woodhouse [27th February 1897] Probate records show that he left effects valued at £5,000
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| Frobisher, John | Ref F7502 |
On 17th March 1856, he married Esther Eastwood.
In 1861, they were at Number 5 Cow Green, [the Craven Heifer, Halifax] or the Prince of Wales Feathers, Halifax, where he was innkeeper
He died at Stead Street, Halifax [22nd March 1868].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £300. Probate was granted to his widow Esther, Joseph Henry Frobisher of Wards End, Professor of Music, and James Foster of Wards End (model maker).
In 1880, Esther married (2) David Brooksbank
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| Frobisher, John | Ref F215 |
He was a friend of Branwell Brontë.
Mary Tankard was a singing pupil
| Frobisher, Joseph | Ref F218 |
Baptised in Halifax [3rd July 1710].
He was a banker / a rope-maker.
On 18th March 1740, he married Rachel Hargreaves [1718-1790] at Halifax Parish Church.
Rachel may be the daughter [born 7th April 1718] of Susanna [née Greenwood] & James Hargreaves, or the daughter [bapt 30th December 1722] of Thomas Hargreaves, collier
Children:
He died in Halifax [7th September 1763].
He was buried in the north aisle at Halifax Parish Church
Rachel died in Halifax [26th April 1790].
She was buried in Halifax Parish Church [30th April 1790]
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| Frobisher, Joseph | Ref F371 |
Born in Halifax.
Baptised in Halifax [18th April 1748].
Second of the Frobisher brothers, Canadian fur traders. He followed his brother Benjamin to Canada, and engaged in the fur trade in western Canada [from 1770].
He was the first to penetrate the Canadian North-west as far as the Churchill River.
Until 1774, the Indians carried their furs to Hudson's Bay, but Frobisher invited them to trade with him.
He nearly died of starvation when he spent the winter of 1774-75 on the Athabaska river, in an attempt to cut off the fur-trade from Fort Churchill downriver to the Hudson's Bay Company.
In 1776, he settled in Montréal and became a wealthy fur merchant.
After 1787, his fortunes improved.
He was an original shareholder in the North-West Company, which went through a difficult period after his brother Benjamin's death;
He founded McTavish, Frobisher, & Company.
He was a magistrate [1788] / Secretary of the Beaver Club, Montréal / Churchwarden of Christ Church, Montréal / a subscriber to building the Scots Presbyterian church [1792] / MP for Montréal East [1792-1796] / founder shareholder of the Montréal water works [1801] / Commissioner for removing the old walls of Montréal [1802] / Captain in the British militia of Montréal [1800] and Major [by 1806] / a member of the committee for building a new Christ Church [after the fire of 1803].
On 1816, he married Charlotte.
Charlotte, was born in Montréal [20th June 1761], the daughter of Jean-Baptiste Jobert or Joubert, surgeon
Children:
He bought the Beaver Hall estate in Montréal [around 1792] and built an imposing residence where he entertained on a lavish scale.
In 1798, he retired from business and lived at Beaver Hall.
He died in Montréal [12th September 1810] (aged 62) following a fall from a horse.
He was buried at Christ Church, Montréal [15th September 1810].
His estate was settled in June 1819.
Charlotte died in Montréal [23rd June 1816].
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| Frobisher, Dr Joseph | Ref F184 |
Baptised in Halifax [11th July 1793].
On 1st February 1831, he married (1) Amelia Normington [1805-1859] in Bradford.
Amelia was born in London, the daughter of Elizabeth née Gomersall and John Normington of Québec
Child: son
Amelia died in Knaresborough in 1859.
On 19th August 1863, Joseph married (2) Anne Leighton [1815-1885] at St Mary, Boston Spa, Lincolnshire.
Anne was (possibly) the daughter of Ann née Oxtoby & Robert Leighton of Goodmanton, Yorkshire
They lived at
Joseph died in Harrogate [16th February 1875].
After his death, Anne lived at 2 Clarendon Road, Notting Hill, London.
Anne died in Salisbury, Wiltshire [19th September 1885]
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| Frobisher, Joseph Henry | Ref F299 |
Born in Southowram.
He was the Leader of the Halifax Quarterly Choral Society before he was 20, and he was also the leader of the Halifax Orchestral Society. He played with the Hallé Orchestra.
Around 1835, he ran a music school in Halifax.
In 1851, William H. Whitaker was with him at Rhodes Street, Halifax.
He was apprenticed to Henry Pohlmann for 6 years.
Each year, he went to London for 3 months to take violin lessons from Nicholas Mori and organ lessons from Thomas Adam.
He was organist at Halifax Parish Church [1838-1862].
On 3rd January 1839, he organised a programme of Sacred Music in which Mrs Sunderland performed.
He organised Liszt's concert in Halifax in January 1841.
He was a friend of Branwell Brontë.
In 1845, he conducted the orchestra at the opening of Todmorden National School. In 1845, he declined a suggestion by Rev Patrick Brontë of setting to music some English words on the Afghan Expedition.
On 3rd February 1864, when he had retired as organist at Halifax Parish Church, a number of friends and colleagues presented him with a clock and a silver inkstand in appreciation of his services in the promotion of music in Halifax.
In 1868, he was described as
Professor of Music at Wards End
In 1838, he married Maria Hepworth [1818-1900] in Aston, Warwickshire.
Maria was born in Birmingham
Children:
They lived at
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| Frobisher, Joseph Henry | Ref F625 |
Born in Halifax.
He emigrated to Australia [August 1912].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 28th Battalion Australian Infantry (Australian Imperial Forces).
He was killed at Pozières [29th July 1916] (aged 30).
He is remembered at All Saints' Church, Dudwell, on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, France, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park
| Frobisher, Mr | Ref F1019 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
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| Frobisher, Nathaniel | Ref F191 |
Born in Halifax [2nd December 1752].
Unlike his brothers, he stayed in Halifax where he became a bookseller & bookbinder.
He had a business in York and printed some editions of History of the town & parish of Halifax
On 11th May 1780, he married Mary Spooner at St Crux, York.
Mary, was the daughter of Thomas Spooner, mercer / banker, of Doncaster
Children:
Nathaniel died in York [13th December 1799].
There is a memorial in the floor of the church of All Saints upon the Pavement, York.
Mary married William Blanchard, printer.
William is presumed to be the widower of her sister-in-law Elizabeth
Mary (possibly) died 12th February 1835, and was buried at St Martin & St Gregory, York [17th February 1835]
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| Frobisher, Richard | Ref F310 |
Baptised 24th September 1775.
On 26th December 1796, he married Elizabeth Denham [1779-1847] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at Southowram [1825].
Richard died 18th August 1825 (aged 49).
Elizabeth died 22nd December 1847 (aged 68).
The couple were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram
| Frobisher, Thomas | Ref F372 |
Born in Halifax.
Baptised in Halifax [6th June 1744].
Youngest of the Frobisher brothers, Canadian fur traders.
He travelled to Québec [1769], and joined his brothers in the fur trade.
He travelled to the most distant trading posts.
He founded the first trading post at La Crosse, a stepping stone to the Athabasca Lake country [1776].
It is said that he married a native American Swampy Cree woman in Winnipeg and they had children.
Thomas died in Montréal [12th September 1788] (aged 44).
When Thomas failed to return from one of his expeditions, his wife's tribe assumed that he had abandoned her
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| Frobisher, William | Ref F217 |
Born in Halifax [19th November 1749]; baptised at Halifax Parish Church [26th December 1749].
Unlike his brothers, he did not go to Canada, but stayed in Halifax.
He was a hemp merchant & rope-maker in Halifax / a private banker.
He made one of the first untethered balloon ascents at Beacon Hill on [11th August 1785].
He was one of the subscribers to the Leeds Infirmary [1792].
On 9th January 1791, he married Mary Nelson at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary was the daughter of the Rev Richard Nelson, vicar of Garsdale, near Sedbergh
Children:
When his mother died [1790], the family moved to Aberford, Garforth, Leeds.
William died at Aberford [19th July 1830] (aged 80).
Mary died at the home of their son James [26th December 1848] (aged 72) and was buried at Aberford
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| Frodsham, Bishop George Horsfall | Ref F107 |
Son of Jane (née Horsfall) & James Frodsham, a Manchester architect.
Born at Sale Moor, Cheshire [14th September 1863].
Educated at Birkenhead, University College Durham, and St Aidan's Theological College.
He trained as a ship insurance broker & underwriter.
He was ordained as a Deacon [1888] / curate of St Thomas's, Leeds / curate of St Margaret's, Ilkley [1896].
He went to Australia [1896].
He was rector of St Thomas's, Toowong, Brisbane [1896-1902] / chaplain to the Australian Military Force and to the Territorial Army [1899-1923] / chaplain to the Bishop of Brisbane [1900-1902] / bishop of North Queensland [1902-1913]
He returned to England and was appointed Vicar of Halifax [1920-1937].
He was involved with the Friends of Halifax Parish Church.
On 8th April 1896, he married Fannie Swinburne [1870-1954] at St Peter's, Harrogate.
Fannie, of West View, Ripon Road, Harrogate, was the daughter of John Fawcett Swinburne (deceased)
Children:
He died at Halifax Vicarage [6th March 1937]. He was cremated and his ashes were buried under a plaque in front of the altar rail at Halifax Parish Church.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,116 6/7d. Probate was granted to his widow Fannie
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| Froggett, John | Ref F148 |
| Frost, Frederick | Ref F425 |
He was a worsted doffer [1911].
He lived at
During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 13th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died 4th 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 115-119, 162A & 163A], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Pellon.
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| Frost, Frederick W. | Ref F85 |
He was a carter [1905].
In [Q2] 1873, he married Sarah Ann Richardson [1844-19??] in Halifax.
Sarah was born in Lincoln
Children:
They lived at 10 Mary Street, Halifax [1901].
Living with them [in 1901] were daughter Emily & her husband, and grandson Frederick Frost
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| Frost Hall, Erringden | Ref F852 |
| Frost Hall Farm, Mytholmroyd | Ref F468 |
The Todmorden & District News [Friday 10th September 1886] announced
Frost Hall Farm, near Mytholmroyd.Sale by Auction on 17th September 1886 for Miss Worsick.
13 head of horned cattle, poultry & equipment
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| Frost Hole, Erringden | Ref F165 |
| Frost, John | Ref F926 |
He was involved in the Newport Rising of 1839 when several thousand supporters marched on Newport to free a number of Chartists who had been imprisoned in the Westgate Hotel. 21 people were found guilty of high treason and Frost and 2 others were sentenced to be hanged, drawn and quartered, the last men to be so sentenced. Public pressure resulted in the sentences being commuted to transportation.
In 1856, he returned to Britain.
| Frost, Jonathan | Ref F55 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a mechanic of Haugh Shaw Road, Skircoat [1895] / a machine tool maker [1901] / an engineer fitter for machine tool maker [1911].
In 1895, he married Emma Nicholl [1875-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Emma, of Haugh Shaw Road, Skircoat, was born in Leeds, the daughter of Frederick Nicholl, boilermaker
Children:
They lived at
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| Frostholme Institute, Cornholme | Ref F690 |
Recorded in 1905.
In March 1909, it was opened by Abraham Crossley as
a Public Institution, non-political and non-denominational
A football club was recorded at the Institute [early 1900s]. when Sidney James Cook was a member [1914] & Harold Ormerod was Secretary [1917]
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| Fruhe, James Henry | Ref F306 |
On 7th May 1888, he married Adeline Eliza, daughter of Rev Thomas Sutcliffe, at Tunbridge Wells.
Child: Reginald Sutcliffe
They lived at Royd House, Heptonstall.
| Fruhe-Sutcliffe, Reginald | Ref F334 |
He was born Reginald Sutcliffe Fruhe. He changed his name to Fruhe-Sutcliffe – possibly on account of anti-German feeling during World War I.
Born in Islington.
During World War I, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st East Lancashire Field Company.
On 26th September 1923, he married Maud Armitstead from London.
Reginald died in a London nursing home a year later.
In 1933, Maud married Robert Albert Cuthbert Radcliffe.
In 1955, her husband died after falling off a roof
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| Frusher, Joseph | Ref F841 |
He was a groom [1861] / a cab proprietor [1874, 1881] / a riding master [1901].
He married Sarah Ann [1841-1893].
Sarah Ann was born in Thornhill / Whitley, Yorkshire
Children:
They lived at
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2595].
Sarah Ann died 15th July 1893 (aged 52).
Joseph died 16th April 1915 (aged 84).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2768]
| Fry, Harold | Ref F700 |
He was a member of Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church / a Captain in the Salvation Army [from 1909] / a trombone player in the SA Band / a woollen doffer [1901] / a cabinet maker [1911] apprenticed to Thomas Simpson & Sons Limited.
He emigrated to Canada [1912].
He married Fanny Bentley in Canada.
Fanny came from Halifax and lived at 9 Green Square, Pellon
Children:
They lived at Waterton, Cape Breton Island, Canada.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 18th Battalion Canadian Infantry Ontario Regiment.
He died of appendicitis in hospital in France [2nd March 1917] (aged 27).
His parents had been informed that he was in hospital, and were making preparations to visit him in France, when they received news of his death.
He was buried at Étaples Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XXI L 5].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brothers – Norman and Arthur also served in World War I
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| Fry, Harry | Ref F60 |
Born in Halifax [Q3 1861]; baptised at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.
He was a cabinet maker of Sanderson Street, Claremount [1885] / a cabinet maker [1891] / a cabinet maker (journeyman) [1901] / a cabinet maker [1911].
In 1885, he married Fanny Berry [1864-19??] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.
Fanny, of Gladstone Road, Halifax, was born in Manchester, the daughter of Thomas James Berry, railway guard
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was nephew William Fry [b 1889].
Sons Norman (in Hong Kong), Arthur (in Salonika), and Harold served in World War I. Harold was killed
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| Fry, John | Ref F424 |
He was a tailor [1851, 1861] / a tailor & draper [1871] / a practical tailor and draper at 86 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1874] / a tailor & draper [1881] / declared bankrupt [July 1883].
In [Q4] 1842, he married Grace Townsend [1824-1885] in Wellington, Somerset.
Grace was born in Culmstock, Devon
Children:
They lived at
Grace died 18th June 1885 (aged 61).
She was buried at Prescott Chapel, Culmstock, Devon, and is remembered on the family grave.
John died 30th July 1893 (aged 69).
The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2498]
| Fry, John William | Ref F67 |
In [Q3] 1879, he married Lucy Ann Taylor [1860-1899] in Halifax.
John William died 20th June 1892 (aged 34).
Lucy Ann died 25th April 1899 (aged 39).
They were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3529]
| Fry, Dr Percy Victor | Ref F720 |
Physician and surgeon at Sowerby Bridge.
He was one of the medical men who attended those injured in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster.
On 25th April 1900, he married Isabella Smith [1870-1937] in Cleckheaton.
Isabella was born in Bradford
Children:
They lived at Ryburn House, 2 Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1905].
After 1909, the family moved to the south of England.
Isabella died in Thames Ditton in 1937.
Percy Victor died in East Molesey [9th July 1940]
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| Fry, Reginald George Bierner | Ref F208 |
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| Fry, Robert | Ref F20 |
He was a tailor / a weaver [1841] / a carpet weaver [1851] / a carpet piece dresser [1861].
He came to Halifax [before 1851]
because of Dean Clough Mills
and had a tailor's shop in Pellon Lane. The family lived above the shop.
On 26th December 1822, he married Ann Jordan [1796-1866] in Culmstock, Devon.
Children:
The children were born in Devon.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1851] was visitor John Trickey [b 1830] (worsted factory operative)
Living with them [in 1861] was granddaughter Mary J. Hutchinson [b 1851].
Ann died 2nd November 1866 (aged 70).
Robert died in Halifax [14th March 1884] (aged 81).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3528]
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| Fry, Robert | Ref F641 |
Born in Culmstock, Devon.
He was a carpet weaver [1851] / a colour mixer [1861].
In 1853, he married Sarah Ann Molineaux [1835-1907] in Halifax.
Sarah Ann was born in Halifax, the daughter of Edward Molineaux, watchman
Children:
They lived at 26 & 27 Back Lane, Halifax [1861].
Robert died 16th April 1866 (aged 34).
On 6th October 1867, Sarah Ann married John Calcroft.
Sarah Ann Calcroft died in 1907 (aged 72).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3529]
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| Fry, Walter Townsend | Ref F15 |
He married Emma [1862-1932].
John William [1892-23rd December 1920]
Child: John William [1892-23rd December 1920]
Walter Townsend died 31st August 1930 (aged 62).
Emma died 14th December 1932 (aged 70).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4315]
| Fryer ... | Ref F604 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Fryer's: J. & J. Fryer | Ref F5490 |
The partnership was dissolved in March 1835
| Fryer's: Joseph Fryer & Company | Ref F781 |
Both brothers died in 1816.
In 1821, brothers Joseph Fryer and William Fryer became sole partners in the company.
| Fryth, John | Ref F1276 |
Recorded in 1591, when he was at Overgotehouse, Upper Goat House, Rishworth
| Fucigna, Ceccardo Egidio | Ref F221 |
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| Fulcher, P. | Ref F872 |
| Fulcher, Samuel M. | Ref F917 |
| Fulcherite | Ref F37 |
Publicity statements claimed
There is health and comfort in Fulcherite FlooringIt is dustless, damp-proof, fire-proof, and vermin-proof
| Fulcherite Limited | Ref F935 |
| Fullaway, William Higgs | Ref F1352 |
Children:
Members of the family were buried at Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, Wainstalls
| Fuller, Charles | Ref F6170 |
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| Fuller, George William | Ref F434 |
During the South African Wars, and he served as a Private with the 1st Volunteer Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of enteric fever in Bloemfontein [7th October 1900].
He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, and on West View Park War Memorial
| Fuller, John | Ref F3 |
Recorded in 1843, when he was Of Shaw Hill, Halifax.
| Fuller's: John Fuller & Sons | Ref F1294 |
| Fuller, John Haigh | Ref F1107 |
In 1871, he and John Hodgson Wright, who were the executors of John Haigh, leased Savile Hall, Halifax to John Lewis
| Fuller, Rev Latimer | Ref F860 |
| Fuller, Roger the | Ref F46 |
The name implies that fulling was practised in the area at that time.
| Fuller, William | Ref F510 |
He was a journeyman carriage builder [1871] / a coach maker.
He married Ellen [1824-1894].
Ellen was born in France
Children:
They lived at 10 Hume Street Halifax [1871].
William died 7th March 1873 (aged 48).
Ellen died 11th September 1894 (aged 70).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1376] with their grandchildren
| Fuller, William | Ref F512 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a cloth dresser [1871] / an engineer's tool maker [1881] / a tool maker [1891] / a foreman tool fitter [1901].
In [Q4] 1877, he married Agnes Alice Sandwell in Halifax.
Agnes Alice was born in Halifax
Children:
The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1376] with their Fuller grandparents.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was mother-in-law Ann Tatham [b 1919]
| Fullmer, Rev Christopher Wilkinson | Ref F463 |
Educated at Wolverhampton Grammar School and St Edmund Hall Oxford. He was Curate of West Felton, Shropshire [1887] before becoming Vicar at Barkisland [1892].
In 1900, he left to become vicar of Whitley Lower, Mirfield
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| Fulshaw Clough, Warley | Ref F525 |
| The Funeral Home, Halifax | Ref F1126 |
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| Fur Street, Northowram | Ref F154 |
Home of the Bothes family
| Furbisher, John | Ref F201 |
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| Furcé anglicé | Ref F172 |
| Furley House, Heptonstall | Ref F268 |
Formerly the Dog & Partridge Inn.
Owners and tenants have included
| Furman, Mr | Ref F524 |
| Furnes, Walter | Ref F491 |
He inherited property in Mirfield and Pickhill from his grandfather Walter (will 1607) and his father William (will 1617).
He married Dorothy Lamplugh.
Dorothy's family were the Lamplughs of Lamplugh, Cumberland
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| Furnes, Walter | Ref F478 |
He married Unknown.
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| Furness ... | Ref F282 |
The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.
| Furness Charity | Ref F203 |
He also gave land and property in Sowerby
to the use of such persons as shall be Masters of Arts, and a preacher at the chapel of Sowerby, for and during their times, and for the want of a Masters of Arts being a preacher there, then to the use and behoof of Richard Briggs and his heirs
In 1836, Crabtree records that
The 2 cottages are let to 2 poor families at £2 and £2 2/- a year, respectively, being moderate rents. The rents have usually been paid to the overseers of the poor, and applied with the poor's rate; the expense of repairing the cottages, defrayed by the overseers. It seems to us, that the rents, after deducting the expenses of the repairs, should be separately distributed among poor persons
The Charity is commemorated in plaques at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
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| Furnis, William | Ref F474 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
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| Furniss & Done | Ref F803 |
| Furniss & Hollingworth | Ref F847 |
| Furniss Farm, Walsden | Ref F444 |
Could the name be connected to the fact that evidence of mediæval iron-working have been found in Ramsden Clough?
| Furniss, G. F. | Ref F804 |
He lived at Bath Place, Halifax [1905]
| Furniss's: George Furniss, Roberts & Company | Ref F84 |
| Furniture City, Halifax | Ref F1346 |
| Furtex | Ref F954 |
| The Fusco family | Ref F875 |
See Michele Pandozi
| Fustian | Ref F864 |
| Fustian Co-op | Ref F87 |
| Fustian Society | Ref F790 |
| Fustian weavers' strike | Ref F33 |
| Fustianopolis | Ref F216 |
The name is modelled on Copperopolis (the name given to Swansea in the 18th century) and Cottonopolis (Manchester in the 19th century).
See Trouser Town
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