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| Barker, Mr | Ref 83-3411 |
On Tuesday, 20th November 1838, as Mr Barker of the King's Arms, Halifax, and late of Swan Bank Colliery, was proceeding down Godley Lane to Leeds, accompanied by several friends in a car, the horse took fright and the party was overturned. Mr Barker, we are sorry to learn, received such injury to his legs, as may render amputation necessary to preserve his life
| Barker, Mr | Ref 83-83 |
In 1798, he married Grace.
Children:
They lived at 1 Church Yard, Halifax [1851].
Grace was widowed by 1851
| Barker, Mr | Ref 83-72 |
He married Unknown.
Children:
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| Barker, Rev A. | Ref 83-2247 |
| Barker, Abraham | Ref 83-1030 |
| Barker, Abraham | Ref 83-1823 |
In 1805, he was declared bankrupt and sold the Cockden Mill
| Barker, Abraham | Ref 83-1773 |
He was a master cotton spinner [1871, 1881] / a cotton spinner (employer) [1891] / a partner in Shadrach & Abraham Barker [1871, 1877, 1905].
In 1863, he married Hannah Bentley [1834-1898] in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at
He died 5th June 1906
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| Barker, Alan | Ref 83-341 |
On 12th April 1928, he married Margaret Lulu Johnston from Whitstable
| Barker, Alfred | Ref 83-7 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Clara Hannah [1884-1942] who married Frederick Alfred Crabtree
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| Barker, Alfred | Ref 83-73 |
In 1869, he married Sarah Sutcliffe at Halifax Parish Church
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| Barker, Alfred | Ref 83-59 |
In [Q2] 1868, he married Betsey Vining Bellwoon [18??-1???] in Rochdale.
Children:
4 sons served in World War I; Fred was killed in action.
After Alfred's death, Betsey married [Q1 1899] Thomas Fielding in Halifax
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| Barker, Alfred | Ref 83-6780 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a carter [1861, 1871, 1881] / a farmer [1891] / an old age pensioner [1911].
He married Ann [1840-1877].
Ann was born in Todmorden
Children:
They lived at
Ann died 8th July 1877 (aged 37).
Alfred died 20th April 1919 (aged 78).
The couple & the children (‡) were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel with Alfred's parents
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| Barker, Alfred Frederick | Ref 83-80 |
He was a brushmaker [1891].
In [Q1] 1879, he married Emma Oldfield [1854-1???] in Halifax.
Emma was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at 62 Green Lane, Halifax [1891].
Alfred Frederick died 10th June 1892 (aged 38) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3813]
| Barker, Allan | Ref 83-65 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
| Barker, Arthur | Ref 83-38 |
He was a woollen finisher of Booth, Luddenden [1919].
He married (1) Unknown.
In 1919, he married (2) Emily Murgatroyd.
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| Barker, Arthur | Ref 83-77 |
He was a master butcher [1911].
In [Q1] 1892, he married Susannah Ingham in Halifax
Children:
They lived at 3 High Field View, Southowram [1911]
Arthur died in Prestatyn, Wales [25th July 1924] (aged 55) & was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-D25].
Details of Susannah's death / burial place are not yet known
| Barker, Arthur | Ref 83-3158 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a clerk [1891] / a spirit merchant [1901]
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| Barker, Arthur | Ref 83-27 |
During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 140th Field Regiment Royal Artillery.
He died 7th May 1943 (aged 19).
He was buried at Massicault War Cemetery, Tunisia [Grave Ref IV B 7].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
| Barker, Charles | Ref 83-4 |
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| Barker, Charles | Ref 83-33 |
He was a cotton weaver [1891].
In [Q4] 1881, he married Elizabeth Margaret Dwyer [1864-1???] in Todmorden.
Elizabeth was born in St Nicholas, Gloucester
Children:
They lived at
Charles died in Todmorden in 1893 (aged 26) In 1901, Elizabeth married William Francis Brown
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| Barker, Charles Edward | Ref 83-105 |
He was a joiner [1901] / a joiner at cotton mill [1911] / a carpenter & joiner for Caleb Hoyle Limited at Derdale Mill, Todmorden [1921].
In [Q3] 1900, he married Sarah Hocking [1873-19??] in Burnley.
Sarah was born in Burnley.She had 2 illegitimate sons: John Hocking [b 1893] & Harold Hocking [b 1897]; both were born in Burnley, and lived with their mother and stepfather.
Sarah was a cotton weaver [1901]
They lived at
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| Barker, Charles Trevelyan | Ref 83-3160 |
Born in Todmorden.
He and his brother Herman established the Phoenix Cycle Works.
He was a chauffeur [1911].
He lived with his father in Todmorden [1911]
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| Barker, Crossley | Ref 83-13 |
He was an overlooker [1902].
He married Eliza Brook [1854-1???].
Eliza was born in Leeds
Child: Mary Ellen [1879-1927] who married Ewart Gladstone Hirst
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| Barker, David | Ref 83-3167 |
Children:
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| Barker, David | Ref 83-3292 |
He was buried at Mount Tabor Wesleyan Methodist Chapel [3rd April 1872]
| Barker, Donald | Ref 83-556 |
| Barker, Donald Schofield | Ref 83-43 |
During World War II, he served as a Warrant Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
He died 24th July 1946 and was buried at Elland Cemetery [1 A 1239]
| Barker, Edmund | Ref 83-93 |
Born in Stansfield.
He was a stone mason [1881, 1891, 1901] / a stone mason (own account) [1911].
In 1890, he married Sarah Sutcliffe [1863-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Sarah, of Royd House, Stansfield, was the daughter of Abraham Sutcliffe, farmer
Child: Fred
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1891] were Edmund's sisters Minna & Alice
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| Barker, Edwin | Ref 83-781 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a mechanic apprentice [1891] / a machine tool maker (employer) [1901, 1911] / a partner in Smith, Barker & Willson Limited.
He retired in 1912, and his position was filled by J. Richardson.
In 1902, he married Emily Lord [1880-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 14 Clevedon Place, Friendly Fold Road, Ovenden [1911]
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| Barker, Elias | Ref 83-1771 |
He was a cotton manufacturer (employer) [1901] / a partner in Mitchell & Barker [1905] / a cotton warpdresser (worker) [1911].
In 1893, he married Grace Butterworth [1863-19??] from Erringden, in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at
Grace's mother Mary Butterworth was living with them [1901, 1911]
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| Barker, Elizabeth | Ref 83-2883 |
On 22nd September 1875, she was charged with having stolen a hearth rug valued at 15/- from Rev J. Constance. She was remanded in custody for trial at the next quarter sessions
| Barker, Enoch | Ref 83-1825 |
| Barker, Ernest | Ref 83-69 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th Regiment South African Infantry.
He was killed [14th July 1916].
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 4C], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He had relatives in Halifax
| Barker, Ernest | Ref 83-5400 |
He was a yarn warehouseman [1901, 1911] / a gas meter inspector [1921].
In [Q3] 1898, he married Elizabeth Ann Hubbard [1876-19??].
Elizabeth Ann came from West Bilney, Norfolk.Neighbour Henry Hubbard was also born in West Bilney, Norfolk
Children:
The family lived at
| Barker, Ernest | Ref 83-20 |
He was a reed maker with John Starkie & Sons [1901].
During World War I, he enlisted [26th May 1917] and served as a Driver with the 80th Battery 15th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He went to Italy [December 1917], and to France [1st April 1918].
He died on active service in France [13th April 1918] (aged 36).
The Todmorden & District News [3rd May 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried near the north side of the church in Haverskerque Churchyard, France.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £52 4/2d.
Probate was granted to his mother Sarah Ann.
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Todmorden Unitarian Church
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| Barker, Ernest | Ref 83-24 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/6th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment.
He died 21st March 1918 (aged 19).
He was buried at H.A.C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St.Mein, France [Grave Ref IV G 6]
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Barker, Francis | Ref 83-52 |
He married Martha Lister.
They lived at
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| Barker, Frank | Ref 83-35 |
He was a groom [1891] / a carter at reed works [1901].
On 12th March 1883, he married Sarah Ann Mitchell [1862-1926] at Christ Church, Todmorden.
Sarah Ann was born in Bacup, the daughter of Thomas MitchellShe was a cotton rover [1891]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was lodger James Gibson [b 1850] (cotton weaver).
Son Ernest was killed in World War I, and Edgar & Sam also served.
Frank died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [December 1916].
Sarah Ann died at 6 Lewis Street, Todmorden [April 1936].
The couple were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone: Frank [1st January 1917]; Sarah Ann [17th April 1936]
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| Barker, Frank | Ref 83-95 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a clog maker [1911] / a clogger [1901].
In 1892, he married Clara Marshall [1873-19??] in Todmorden.
Clara was born in Todmorden
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1911] was Frank's widowed father
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| Barker, Frank Astin | Ref 83-28 |
He was employed in the family iron foundry & millwright business at Salford, Todmorden.
During World War I, he and his elder brother James Hindley enlisted at an early recruiting meeting, and they served with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was killed at Gallipoli [6th May 1915] (aged 17).
The Todmorden & District News [21st May 1915] published an obituary.
He was buried at Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery, Turkey [Grave Ref A 32].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance and on the Memorial at Bridge Street United Free Methodist, Todmorden
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| Barker, Fred | Ref 83-71 |
He married Unknown.
Child: Sam
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| Barker, Fred | Ref 83-82 |
He was a carpet weaver [1891, 1901].
He married Emma [1869-1913].
Emma died 5th October 1913 (aged 44) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3717] with Fred's parents
Details of Fred's death / burial place are not yet known
| Barker, Fred | Ref 83-46 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Church / a labourer of Ann Street, Halifax [1907] / a dyer's labourer [1911] / employed in the dyehouse at Crossley's, Dean Clough.
In [Q3] 1907, he married Annie Dugmore Siddle [1883-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Annie spinster of Ann Street, Halifax, was born in Morecambe, Lancashire, the daughter of William Siddle, cattle foreman
Child: Lucy [b 1908]
They lived at
During World War I, he enlisted at the start of the War and served as a Corporal with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He served in Egypt and the Dardanelles, and at Suvla Bay
He was killed in action [28th September 1916] (aged 35).
The Halifax Courier [28th October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets, and on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax
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| Barker, Fred | Ref 83-48 |
He was a member of Lindwell Primitive Methodist Church, Greetland / a silk dresser [1901, 1911] / employed at Woodfield Mill, Greetland.
During World War I, he enlisted [November 1915] and served as a Rifleman with the 21st Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He returned to England with trench feet [December 1916], and went back to France [March 1917].
He died in No.24 Casualty Clearing Station, Italy, of gunshot wounds [14th December 1917] (aged 33).
He was buried at Giavera British Cemetery, Arcade, Italy [Grave Ref 2 G 3]
He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland
| Barker, Fred | Ref 83-18 |
He was a member of All Saints' Church, Harley Wood & Sunday School / a stone mason [1911] / employed by Joseph Sutcliffe, joiner & builder in Todmorden.
He lived at Fern Cottage, Knotts Wood.
During World War I, he enlisted [27th January 1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds [21st September 1916] after a piece of shrapnel had damaged his lungs.
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [29th September 1916] published an obituary, and his photo appeared in the Todmorden & District News [13th October 1916].
He was buried at Varennes Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I B 5].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Barker, Fred | Ref 83-3178 |
| Barker, Frederic | Ref 83-2664 |
Born in Southowram.
He was a manufactory chemist [1851].
In 1857, he married Elizabeth Thomas in Halifax.
Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas Townshend Thomas
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| Barker, Rev G. Heathcote | Ref 83-1481 |
| Barker, George | Ref 83-3175 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a silk spinner master [1871] / a silk spinner [1881] / a widower. silk spinner. employer [1891]. Partner in Barkers & Butterworth with his brother Robert.
He married Elizabeth [1831-18??] from Rastrick. He was a widower by 1891.
Child: Fanny [b 1854] who married Mr Foster
They lived at
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| Barker, George | Ref 83-431 |
Born in Liversedge.
He was an apprentice gardener [1891] / an off-licensed grocer [1911] / a member of the Halifax & District Off-Licence Holders' Association [1917-1940] / a Labour Councillor for Southowram Ward [1920-1940] / Chairman of the Improvements Committee / Alderman [1932] / Magistrate [1933] / Mayor of Halifax [1939-1940 (July)].
On the Improvements Committee, he was interested in the improvement schemes for King Cross Street, King Cross Lane, and Backhold
In 1901, he married Ethel Brier [1878-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 4-6 Jubilee Road, Siddal [1911, 1939].
Living with them [in 1911] was Lewis Brier [b 1869] an unmarried woolsorter.
In November 1939, he was travelling in the official car when it was involved in an accident at Cheapside, Halifax.
George collapsed and died during the speech day ceremony at Crossley & Porter on 30th July 1940. 8 days later, John Radcliffe was elected Mayor to fill the vacancy
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| Barker, George Norman | Ref 83-49 |
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 10th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 15th August 1918 (aged 20).
He was buried at Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I A 8]
| Barker, Gordon | Ref 83-50 |
Born in Shelf.
He was assistant organist at St Thomas's Church, Greetland / a grocer's assistant (Co-operative society) [1911] / in Sowerby Bridge for 4½ years / in Colne for 2 years / a traveller then assistant manager (Co-operative society) in Market Weighton.
In [Q2] 1918, he married Gertrude Kneeshaw in Pocklington.
Gertrude was the daughter of Charles Kneeshaw of Market Weighton
Child: Dorothy G. [b 1919]
They lived at York Road, Market Weighton.
During World War I, he enlisted [July 1915], and served with the Coldstream Guards.
He was recommended for a commission, after showing courage & devotion to duty in a raid near Boesinghe [27th September 1917], in which he dragged a man from the mud & water and carried him to safety whilst under heavy machine-gun fire.
He served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 7th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.
He was badly wounded in the abdomen, back and head, and died from his wounds [23rd October 1918] (aged 23).
The Halifax Courier [2nd November 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Awoingt British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I B 8].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland, and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland
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| Barker, Grace | Ref 83-5001 |
After John's death [1792], she married James Haigh.
She and James ran the Navigation Inn, Gauxholme.
James died 1807 leaving money to various people, but his land, household furniture, brewing stock, cattle and chattels were left to Grace.
She continued at the Navigation until her own death in 1817. She was known as Old Grace of the Navigation
| Barker, Harry | Ref 83-53 |
In 1912, he married Elsie Bass in Halifax.
They lived at 21 Garden Street, Todmorden.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.
He died in France [13th May 1918].
He was buried at Sandpits British Cemetery, Fouquereuil, France [Grave Ref I H 8]
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial
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| Barker, Hawksworth | Ref 83-1775 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a cotton manufacturer [1891] / a cotton spinner & manufacturer (employer) [1901, 1911] / a partner in William Barker Limited [1905].
In 1898, he married Emily Holt [1868-19??] in Todmorden.
The family lived at
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| Barker, Helliwell | Ref 83-66 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
| Barker, Henry | Ref 83-1567 |
Around 1889, he moved to Wardle to engage in farming.
The business became E. Brown & Company.
Henry died 30th January 1913 (aged 79)
| Barker, Herbert | Ref 83-2245 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a clerk [1891] / a spirit merchant [1901] / a partner in Crossley & Barker / a retired wine and spirit merchant [1911].
In 1901, he married Clara King [1875-19??] in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, Herbert | Ref 83-12 |
Son of Fred Barker, licensee.
Born 19th June 1893.
He was a packer [1919] / a cotton weaver [1939].
On 16th August 1919, he married Alice Greenwood [1899-1983] at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
Alice [b 11th January 1899] came from Beanhole Head, and was the daughter of William Greenwood, farmer at Beanhole Farm.She was a cotton weaver [1939]
Child: a daughter Leslie [1920-1985] who was a cotton weaver [1939]
They lived at 2 Cornfield Street, Millwood [1939]
During World War I, he served as a Bombardier with the Royal Field Artillery.
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Military Medal for
conspicuous gallantry and devotion
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| Barker, Herbert H. | Ref 83-67 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
| Barker, Herman Edgar | Ref 83-288 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a joiner's assistant [1891] / a fireman & engine (stationary) [1901] / a motor salesman [1911].
He and his brother Trevelyan established the Phoenix Cycle Works.
He lived at
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| Barker, Rev J. | Ref 83-17 |
In 1841, he was expelled. This caused many of the 82 members of Ambler Thorn United Methodist Chapel to leave the Connexion
| Barker, J. W. | Ref 83-326 |
He married Unknown.
| Barker, Jack | Ref 83-62 |
He married Dinah.
They lived in Luddendenfoot.
During World War II, he served as a Trooper with A Squadron 10th Royal Hussars Royal Armoured Corps.
He died 28th May 1942 (aged 26).
He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [Grave Ref 18], and on Luddendenfoot War Memorial
| Barker, James | Ref 83-79 |
The Order of Thomas Horton Esq, and Henry William Coulthard Esq, two of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace made the 5th day of September 1807 concerning a male bastard child born within the township of Heptonstall upon the body of Grace Crabtree, single woman which said child hath been, and continues to be chargeable to the said township of Heptonstall where the Overseers and Churchwardens complain. Upon examination of the cause and circumstances we do hereby declare and adjudge that the said child born upon the said Grace Crabtree continues to be chargeable and that James Barker of the township of Heptonstall, a weaver, is the putative father and that the said James Barker shall, for the months lying-in of the said Grace Crabtree pay or cause to be paid to the Overseers and Churchwardens Two Pounds Fifteen shillings and shall also pay Eighteen pence and we do hereby order that the said Grace Crabtree should pay or cause to be paid Nine pence towards maintenance of the said child.Dated 5th September 1807
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| Barker, James | Ref 83-1632 |
| Barker, James | Ref 83-2927 |
He married Susan [1816-1???].
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, James | Ref 83-6700 |
He was an engineer and millwright at Phoenix Ironworks, Todmorden / A Member of the Todmorden Board of Guardians, being ultimately appointed Chairman.
He married (1) married Ellen Holt.
Child: Sarah
He married (2) married Emma Cockcroft.
Children:
They lived at Leeming Hall, Todmorden [from before 1881 to 1891].
He removed to Harrogate.
In his younger days he followed the Todmorden hounds, and on removing to Harrogate again indulged in this favourite pastime.
He died at his residence, Barcroft, Wetherby Lane, Harrogate.
He was buried at Harlow Cemetery, Harrogate
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| Barker, James | Ref 83-1686 |
He was a millwright, engine maker, iron founder [1891] / a millwright, engineer, iron founder [1901] / an engineer and millwright (employer) [1911] / a partner in Astin & Barker.
In 1885, he married Effie Annie Hindley [1866-1917] in Prestwich, Lancashire.
Effie Annie came from Eccles
Children:
They lived at
Many of the family were partners in Astin & Barker. When the business wound up in 19??, the sons emigrated: Arthur going to the USA
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| Barker, James Richard | Ref 83-9 |
He was a books & music seller [1891].
In [Q3] 1877, he married Alice Radcliffe [1858-19??] from Sowerby Bridge, in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at 17 Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge [1891]
| Barker, James Roper | Ref 83-41 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an estate agent [1911].
On 20th April 1904, he married Jessy Wright [1879-19??] in Halifax.
Jessy was born in Halifax
Child: Sarah Jane [1905-1908]
They lived at 9 St John's Lane, Halifax [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex) Regiment.
He was killed in action [5th May 1915].
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 49 & 51].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
In 1913, Jessy married Ehud Morrison Lingard in Halifax
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| Barker, James William | Ref 83-1743 |
| Barker, James Willie | Ref 83-21 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a cotton warehouse man [1891, 1901] / a cotton weaver for Richard Thomas & Sons, Hebden Bridge [1911] / a popular bass vocalist / a member of Todmorden Male Voice Choir / a member of Hebden Bridge Male Voice Choir / associated with Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden and Sunday School.
In [Q4] 1911, he married Betsy Parker in Todmorden.
They had no children.
The family lived at
During World War I, he enlisted in January 1915 and served as a Gunner with C Battery 87th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.
He went to the Front [19th July 1915].
He was killed by a shell [22nd March 1916] (aged 29).
The Halifax Courier [1st April 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at St. Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue, France [Grave Ref II U 12].
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge
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| Barker, Job | Ref 83-85 |
Born in Northowram [19th November 1808]; baptised at South Parade Methodist Chapel, Halifax [6th July 1809].
He was a coal miner [1841, 1851, 1871] / a collier [1874].
He married (1) Esther Crossley [1811-1839] at Halifax Parish Church on 1st September 1830 or [Q3] 1831.
Children:
Esther died in 1839 (aged 28).
On 24th May 1841, he married (2) Grace Crowther [1815-1891] at Halifax Parish Church.
Grace was born in Ashton-under-Lyne, the daughter of Jeremiah Crowther, coal miner
Children:
The family lived at
Job died 2nd June 1874 (aged 65).
Grace died 1st August 1891 (aged 76).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1226]
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| Barker, Job | Ref 83-37 |
Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [16th March 1828]
| Barker, John | Ref 83-2363 |
Recorded in 1838, when he was a member of the Todmorden & Walsden Select Vestry
| Barker, John | Ref 83-885 |
| Barker, John | Ref 83-6310 |
| Barker, John | Ref 83-4430 |
He was a member of the Todmorden & Walsden Select Vestry [1838].
About 1807, he married Hannah Wood [1781-1822]. Hannah inherited £200 from her father [1822].
Child: Robert
They lived at
He died at Edge End Farm.
He was buried at St Mary's Church, Todmorden
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| Barker, John | Ref 83-32 |
On 18th November 1802, he married Sally Midgley at St Mary's Church, Todmorden.
Sally was the daughter of William Midgley
Children:
They lived at Scotland in Stansfield (Colden?) [1841, 1851].
Living with them [in 1851] was nephew Greenwood Greenwood [b Todmorden 1840].
John was a widower by 1871.
John Travis writes
This family obtained the name of Tant, but it cannot be stated here from what circumstances it was given, but the children and grand-children bore the cognomen.John (Tant), Scotland, Colden, married Sally Midgley of Kebcote.
John Barker and his wife of Scotland Farm Colden, had issue:
- John: a shopkeeper in Colden, and later at Pudsey and Redwater-foot, Cornholme – issue: two daughters
- William: a butter and egg dealer, Colden and Halifax, who later originated the Wholesale Clothes Manufacturing Trade, at Woodtop, Hebden Bridge, and other adjacent places – issue: two daughters
- Alice: married John Shackleton, of Colden – issue: two sons and two daughters
- James: (Jammy), lived on at the old farm, unmarried, when close upon 80 years of age
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| Barker, John | Ref 83-58 |
He was Oddfellows' Arms, Warley [1845] / New Delight, Wainstalls [1851].
Around 1826, he married Betty [1792-18??].
Betty was born in Halifax
Child: Elizabeth [b 1826]
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| Barker, John | Ref 83-2896 |
Born at Ashenhurst Fold, Stansfield.
He was a mule spinner (cotton) [1851] / a grocer [1861, 1871].
In 1827, he married Susan Dawson [1806-18??] of Higher Knowle.
Children:
They lived at
John was dead by 1881. His widow Susan was a grocer
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| Barker, John | Ref 83-2884 |
He was an engineer / a millwright [1861, 1871] / a partner in Astin & Barker.
In 1854, he married Mally Whitaker [1819-1???] from Todmorden, in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, John | Ref 83-90 |
He was a clerk.
He died 3rd August 1866 (aged 31) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2702] with Sarah Ann Barker
| Barker, John | Ref 83-7100 |
He was a millwright / a partner in the family business at Phoenix Foundry.
He and brother Robert were mentioned in bankruptcy proceedings in August 1893.
He lived at Cornfield Villas, Walsden
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| Barker, John | Ref 83-94 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a printer of Platts House [1866] / a reporter & printer compositor [1871] / a printer compositor [1881] / a printer [1886] / a foreman letterpress printer [1891] / a letterpress printer [1901] / a foreman letterpress printer [1911].
In 1866, he married (1) Susanna Marshall [1843-1885] at Christ Church, Todmorden.
Susanna was born in Todmorden, the daughter of Abraham Marshall, overlooker.She was a grocer & confectioner [1911]
Children:
Susanna died in Todmorden in 1885 (aged 41).
In 1886, John married (2) Mary Smith at Christ Church, Todmorden.
Mary, of Centre Vale, was born in Dorset, the daughter of John Hooper Smith, gamekeeper
Children:
The family lived at
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| Barker, John | Ref 83-6 |
He was a woollen carder [1891, 1901].
He married Mary [1844-1???].
Mary was born in Norland
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, John | Ref 83-2926 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was educated at a school at Stamford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne [1861] / a cotton yarn agent [1881] / a member of Shadrach & Abraham Barker / President of Todmorden Liberal Club for 2 years / a cotton spinner (employer) [1901] / Justice of the Peace [1901] / a commission agent cotton [1911] / a Liberal / a County Alderman.
In 1876, he married Alice Ormerod in Halifax.
Alice was the daughter of Peter Ormerod
Children:
In 1891, Helen Mildred and Amelia Ormerod were boarders at school at Longley House, Long Street, Easingwold, North Yorkshire.
In 1901, Alice Ormerod was a boarder at a Girls' Boarding School at Walderneath Road, Harrogate.
They lived at
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| Barker, John | Ref 83-16 |
Born in Stansfield.
He was a overlooker of Blind Lane, Todmorden [1870] / a cotton overlooker [1871] / municipal market inspector [1881, 1891] / market inspector [1901] / No occupation [1911].
In 1870, he married Mary Ann Gill [1847-19??] at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
Mary Ann, a winder of Meadow Bottom, was the daughter of John Gill, nail maker
Children:
The family lived at
John died in Todmorden [5th November 1911] (aged 61)
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| Barker, John | Ref 83-84 |
He was a weaver of Erringden [1871].
On 4th November 1871, he married Mary Hannah Crabtree.
Children:
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| Barker, John | Ref 83-57 |
He was a coal delver [1884] / a coal miner [1891].
On 26th January 1884, he married Sarah Ann Jackson at Register Office, Todmorden.
Child: Thomas
They lived at
John died at home [19th April 1895] (aged 36).
Sarah Ann died at the Todmorden Union Workhouse [15th October 1901] (aged 41) After Sarah Ann's death, Thomas lived with his grandfather Thomas Jackson at 36 Ramsden Wood Road, Walsden
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| Barker, John | Ref 83-253 |
On 15th August 1881, he married Alice Ann Barker [1858-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, John | Ref 83-1769 |
Born in Walsden.
He was a mechanic [1881] / a cotton manufacturer [1891, 1901] / a cotton spinner & manufacturer [1911].
He joined the family firm, Luke Barker & Sons.
In 1882, he married Jane Clover [1864-1???] from Gainsborough, in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, John Albert | Ref 83-19 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a linotype operator [1901] / a printer of 20 Wellington Road, Todmorden [1906] / a linotype operator for letterpress printer [1911] / a baker & grocer [1916] / secretary of the Todmorden Parish Church Provident Friendly Society [1916] / secretary of the Church of England National Insurance Society [1916] / a member of Todmorden Church Cricket Club / a member of Todmorden Photographic Society.
In [Q3] 1906, he married Clara Crossley [1883-19??] at St Peter's Church, Walsden.
Clara, a weaver of 148 Hollins Road, Walsden, was born in Wardle, Lancashire, the daughter of Samuel Crossley, engineer.She was a member of the staff at Centre Vale Hospital
Children:
The family lived at
The Todmorden & District News [13th October 1916] reported the occasion when John Albert, who was then a baker & grocer, had applied not to be conscripted into the armed services, on account of his work being of national importance – baking 160 loaves a week for the populous district where he worked – and that his business might have to close should he be called-up. His application was refused and he would not be called-up until 1st December 1916.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds [5th October 1917] (aged 37).
The Todmorden & District News [12th October 1917] published his photograph and a report of his death which described how John Albert and 2 others were buried when enemy shells demolished their shelter. When they were found, John Albert was injured in the head and face and both his legs were broken.
He was buried at St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France [Grave Ref P III D 2A].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Barker, John Edward | Ref 83-44 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an overlooker of Halifax [1874] / an overlooker worsted factory [1881] / a green grocer [1891] / a carter (coal) [1901] / a cart driver (general) [1911].
In 1874, he married Mary Hannah Day [1852-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary Hannah was the daughter of George Day, mechanic.She was a weaver [1881]
Children:
They lived at
Sons Percy & Norman and son-in-law Frank Fearnley were killed in World War I
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| Barker, John Fielden | Ref 83-3159 |
He was a fireman (dye works) [1881] / a stoker & driver of stationary engine [1891] / a fireman & engine (stationary) [1901].
In 1875, he married Jane Emily Smith [1854-1893] in Todmorden.
Jane Emily came from Manchester
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, John Francis | Ref 83-51 |
He was Hipperholme Wesleyan Methodist Chapel / employed at Greenwood's stone quarries, Southowram.
During World War I, he enlisted [May 1915] and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 12th October 1918 (aged 42).
He was buried at Montay-Neuvilly Road Cemetery, Montay, France [Grave Ref I E 17].
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Southowram War Memorial
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| Barker, Dr John Hampden | Ref 83-1739 |
Born in Langfield.
He was a cotton spinner [1871] / a cotton waste dealer [1881] / a Bachelor of Medicine [1891] / a physician and surgeon at Todmorden [1895, 1905].
In August 1913, he was appointed School Medical Officer for Todmorden, at a salary of £250 per year.
In 1889, he married Alice Ann Brierley [1857-1???] in Manchester.
Alice Ann came from Middleton, Lancashire
They lived at
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| Barker, John Hawksworth Jackson | Ref 83-274 |
He was educated at Todmorden Secondary School & Manchester Grammar School / assisting his father in William Barker Limited [1915].
During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant with the 2nd/5th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.
He was killed in action in the Dardanelles [7th August 1915] (aged 22).
The Todmorden & District News [20th August 1915] published his photograph, a report of his death, and details of his last letter home, describing the conditions in Turkey.
He was buried at Redoubt Cemetery, Gallipolli [Grave Ref SP MEM A 6]. He is remembered in a memorial window erected by his family in St Mary's Parish Church, Todmorden, and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Barker, John Luke | Ref 83-29 |
He was a member of the Sunday School at Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Todmorden / a member of the Sunday School Lineholme Baptist Church, Stansfield / a bobbin maker [1911].
He lived with his parents at 12 Brewery Street, Lydgate, Todmorden.
During World War I, he enlisted [February 1916] and served as a Private with the 11th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
After 3 months' training in Barrow, he went to France.
He was killed by a sniper [26th December 1916] (aged 23).
His death was reported in the Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [12th January 1917], and his photograph appeared in the Todmorden & District News [19th January 1917].
He was buried at Hyde Park Corner (Royal Berks) Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref A 6].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Lydgate Baptist Sunday School, Todmorden, and on the Memorial at Lineholme Baptist Sunday School, Todmorden
| Barker, John Schofield | Ref 83-2969 |
He was a small wire drawer [1881, 1891] / a grocer [1901].
In 1874, he married Sarah Jane Wilkinson [1855-19??] from Dewsbury, in Dewsbury.
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, John William | Ref 83-10 |
On 19th September 1900, he married Mara Emma (Sissie) Wrigley at Harrison Road Congregational Church Halifax
Sissie was the daughter of J. L. Wrigley
| Barker, Jonathan | Ref 83-9002 |
Born at Millwood.
He was the first in a family of millwrights / an iron and brass founder, engineer, millwright / a millwright employing 31 men and 8 boys [1861].
He built Phoenix Foundry [about 1860].
He married Hannah Horsfall.
Children:
John Travis records
About 1860-61, Jonathan Barker built a foundry behind Phoenix. He then went in for Room and Power speculation and built a weaving shed behind the Shannon & Chesapeake Inn (possibly Millwood Mill) near his works. It was immediately let to tenants. Before the Phoenix Foundry was built castings were made for Barkers by James Stansfield at Salford Old Foundry.
He died suddenly from
a second attack of paralysis
at his home [April 1868].
He was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone
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| Barker, Joseph | Ref 83-8701 |
Children:
He bought Edge End farm from Abraham Fielden
Members of the family were buried at St Mary's Church, Todmorden
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| Barker, Joseph | Ref 83-39 |
He was landlord of the Great Northern Hotel, Halifax [1911]
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| Barker, Joseph | Ref 83-25 |
He published several controversial and religious works, and issued Barker's Library, a cheap series of theological, philosophical, and ethical works, and founded several periodicals, including The People, to propagate his extreme opinions.
His followers were Barkerites.
He became an avowed unbeliever and political agitator. In 1848, he was imprisoned for Chartist activities – see The Moor.
In 1851, he emigrated to the USA. He suffered mental conflicts and returned to England. He became an evangelist preacher with the Primitive Methodists.
He returned to the USA and died in Omaha, Nebraska.
See Rev William Trotter and Union Croft Chapel, Ambler Thorn
| Barker, Joseph | Ref 83-107 |
He was a coal miner [1851, 1861] / a collier [1871].
In [Q4] 1846, he married Grace Tatham [1817-1904] in Todmorden.
Grace was born in Todmorden
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891, 1901] were daughter Susan & family).
Joseph died 30th December 1878 (aged 55).
Grace died 5th October 1904 (aged 87).
The couple were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel with William Barker [1827-11th December 1867] & Susan Barker [1804-16th January 1862]
| Barker, Joseph | Ref 83-92 |
He was a stone mason & contractor [1881].
He married Mary [1835-1???].
Mary was born in Haslingden Lancs
Children:
They lived at Wells Cottage, Knotts Road, Stansfield [1881]
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| Barker, Joseph | Ref 83-88 |
He married Julia Ann Dean [1849-1905].
Julia Ann died 3rd February 1905 (aged 56).
Joseph died 30th January 1926 (aged 77).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2406] with Julia Ann's mother
| Barker, Josiah Wilson | Ref 83-31 |
Born in Todmorden.
He lived at Beaumont Street, Todmorden.
During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the 3rd (Negri Sembilan) Battalion Federal Malay States Volunteer Force.
He was captured at Singapore, and a POW [July 1943].
He died after an operation [21st March 1944] (aged 30).
He was buried at Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore [Grave Ref 16 B 7].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Barker, Julia | Ref 83-2663 |
On 27 March 1854, she married (1) Alexander Blackie of the Glasgow publishers Blackie & Sons at Halifax Parish Church.
Alexander died in Leeds [Q2 1858].
In 1859, she married (2) Thomas Wilson [1831-18??] in Halifax.
Julia was widowed and carrying on her husband's business as a furniture dealer by 1881
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| Barker, Juliet | Ref 83-40 |
| Barker, Linda | Ref 83-89 |
Born in Leeds. She grew up in Shelf and has since been raised to the status where personality becomes an oxymoron
| Barker, Luke | Ref 83-264 |
Son of John Barker
Born at Oldroyd, Stansfield.
He was a pupil at Bayes School, Lumbutts and Vale Academy, Todmorden / a warehouseman in a cotton mill [1861] / a cotton manufacturer employing 33 males, 35 females [1871] / a cotton spinner & manufacturer [1881].
In 1867, he went into partnership with his brother, William, and Richard Crabtree and Thomas Cockcroft, trading as Cockcroft Barker & Crabtree.
Later in 1867, Cockcroft left the partnership, and it continued as Barkers & Crabtree.
Around 1890, he established the cotton manufacturing business Luke Barker & Sons with his sons, John and Robert.
In 1863, he married (1) Rachel Barnes [1836-1878].
Rachel was the daughter of John Barnes, a manager at Abraham Ormerod & Brothers
Children:
In 1879, he married (2) Sarah Ann Barker [1835-1???].
Sarah Ann was the daughter of Jonathan Barker
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was Ann Barker [1849-1???] Luke's sister-in-law.
Their children placed a memorial by the reredos at Todmorden Parish Church inscribed
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| Barker, Lycias | Ref 83-849 |
Born in Baildon.
His name is found transcribed as Lysias, Lycius, and Lycios.
He was an innkeeper at the Eastbrook Hotel, Bradford [1841] / a bookkeeper with a worsted manufacturer, lodging with the Ellison family in Bradford [1851] / a farmer of 13 acres employing 1 man & 1 girl [1861] / a worsted manufacturer [1871] / a retired stuff manufacturer [1881]. He was in business with his stepson Cyrus Brook as worsted manufacturer with mills at Baildon Green Mill at Baildon [1861], Victoria Mills, Halifax, and Eagle Works, later trading as Cyrus Brook & Company.
On 30th December 1856, he married (1) Hannah Brook at Bradford Cathedral.
In 1880, he was on the Baildon School Board
On 16th March 1881, he married (2) Rachel Elizabeth Jenkinson [1834-1???] from Woolwich, Kent, at St John's Church, Baildon.
The family lived at
He died 16th August 1885
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| Barker, Mark | Ref 83-3157 |
He was a wine & spirit merchant [1881] / a retired spirit merchant [1901].
In 1872, he married Sarah Jane Magson [1845-1???] from Halifax, in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, Mary Alice | Ref 83-720 |
Born in Halifax.
She was a muffin & crumpet baker [1881].
In 1885, she married Arthur Taylor.
She was concerned with social issues and worked for the welfare of the poor and was involved with Halifax Workhouse and St Luke's Hospital.
She was active in the suffragette movement, and she and her husband were involved with the Independent Labour Party.
In January 1907, she went to London and took part in demonstrations in which over 700 people marched on the House of Commons, led by the Pankhursts. She was charged at Westminster Police Court for behaving in a disorderly manner and ordered to pay 20/- or serve 14 days in jail. She chose prison and spent 14 days in Holloway Prison, where she was known as Prisoner 31. She was released on 27th February. She received an enthusiastic welcome by several hundred supporters at Halifax railway station when she returned to Halifax on her release
She does not appear on the 1911 census. Many suffragettes either refused to appear on the 1911 census or defaced the forms.
In 1920, she became one of the first 3 women magistrates for Halifax
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| Barker, Moses | Ref 83-86 |
In 1848, he appeared on the list of electors in the West Riding election for the Knight of the Shire
| Barker, Norman | Ref 83-45 |
He was a member of Pellon Baptist Church / a dyer's labourer [1911, 1915] / employed by Washer Lane Dye Works.
In [Q1] 1915, he married Annie Eliza Marshall [1892-19??] at St George's Church, Ovenden.
Annie Eliza, of 63 Ovenden Road, Ovenden, was the daughter of Fielding Marshall, warehouseman
Child: Winifred [b 1915]
They lived at 24 Wolseley Terrace, Battinson Road, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed at Crucifix Corner, by a shell [17th September 1916] (aged 23).
The Halifax Courier [30th September 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Pellon Baptist Church.
His brother Percy was killed 3 days earlier, and brother-in-law Frank Fearnley was also killed in World War I
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| Barker, Norman | Ref 83-378 |
Born in Todmorden. The family lived in Industrial Street. Musician who played saxophone and clarinet. He played with Mantovani's and other orchestras. He went to Roomfield School. Around 1922, he took up violin lessons. In 1927, he started work as a clerk at Mons Mill, later moving to the company's offices in Castleton.
He played in several local bands and orchestras, and formed the Imperial Dance Orchestra with a group of friends. In 1933, the orchestra won the bronze medal in the Melody Maker All Lancashire Dance Band finals at the Empress Ballroom, Burnley.
In 1933, he broke his leg in a motorcycle accident on his way to work in Castleton, and lost his job.
He became a professional musician, and joined Mantovani's orchestra in 1939.
He served with the RAF during World War II, and had a distinguished career, flying on high altitude bombing and photographic missions over Berlin.
He played in many orchestras after the war and taught the clarinet at Haberdasher's Askes School in North London
| Barker, Ormerod | Ref 83-2178 |
In January 1871, he was declared bankrupt
| Barker, Percy | Ref 83-47 |
He was an under overlooker (worsted) [1911] / a labourer [1913] / employed by Riley Brothers (Halifax).
In [Q2] 1913, he married Hilda Hey [1892-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Hilda, of Cromwell Terrace, Halifax, was the daughter of Sam Hey
Child: Edith Annie [b 1913]
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [14th September 1916] (aged 25).
The Halifax Courier [7th October 1916] reported his death with a photograph.
He was buried at Lonsdale Cemetery Authuille, France [Grave Ref III V 8].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Pellon Baptist Church.
His brother Norman was killed 3 days later, and brother-in-law Frank Fearnley was also killed in World War I.
The widowed Hilda, a machinist with Wood, Harris & Company, & daughter Edith Annie were living with Hilda's parents at Cromwell Terrace, Halifax
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| Barker, Peter | Ref 83-26 |
The official notice of 1769 for his arrest described him as
PETER BARKER, late of Stansfield in the Parish of Halifax, Miller (commonly called Foul Peter) aged 36 years or thereabouts, a broad-set Man, about Five feet seven Inches high, black hair, tyed behind, dark complexioned, and generally wears light-coloured Cloaths
| Barker, Ralph Sanderson | Ref 83-56 |
He was
He lived at 91 Waterloo Court, Halifax.
During World War II, he served as a Lieutenant with the 509th Field Company Royal Engineers.
He was killed in Normandy [16th July 1944] (aged 24).
He was buried at Fontenay-Le-Pesnel War Cemetery, Tessel, France [Grave Ref III D 12].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Barker, Robert | Ref 83-34 |
He married Ann Lamb.
Children:
The children were baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.
They lived at Mytholm, Hebden Bridge [1820, 1827]
| Barker, Robert | Ref 83-6900 |
He was a wood turner, making trenchers, basins, rolling pins etc.
With his sons he set up a business at Priestwell with a workshop and water-power. Priestwell was a block of 6 cottages (since demolished), a workshop, with a dam at Durn and another smaller dam behind the workshop
He married Unknown.
Children:
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| Barker, Robert | Ref 83-3700 |
He was a millwright.
The family had ironworks for over 50 years at Swan and then at Phoenix Ironworks, Millwood.
He married Mary Cockcroft [1756-1800].
Children:
He married Ann Fielden [1778-1822].
Children:
Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone, inside the church at the foot of the tower
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| Barker, Robert | Ref 83-3 |
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| Barker, Robert | Ref 83-8420 |
He was a carter, weaver / innkeeper at the British Queen, Todmorden [1846] / a farmer of 18 acres [1851] / innkeeper at the British Queen and farming 20 acres [1861] / innkeeper at the British Queen and farming 36 acres [1871].
In 1818, he married Betty Mitchell [1799-1858].
Children:
The family lived at Cloughfoot, Todmorden [1851].
Living with them [in 1861] were daughter Susan, her husband & children.
Living with the widowed Robert [in 1871] were son Alfred & his family.
Betty died 30th October 1858 (aged 59).
Robert died 18th March 1876 (aged 81).
The couple were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel with son Alfred & family
See Robert Sanderson
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| Barker, Dr Robert | Ref 83-9150 |
Born in Todmorden.
He went to London to take the College of Surgeons examinations, and eventually set up a practice in Rochdale
| Barker, Robert | Ref 83-2909 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was an iron moulder [1861] / an iron moulder & beerseller [1871] / beerhouse keeper at the Havelock Arms, Todmorden [1871, 1880].
He married Elizabeth Smith [1831-1???] from Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at
After Robert's death, Elizabeth took over at the Havelock Arms
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| Barker, Robert | Ref 83-1722 |
Born in Stansfield.
He was a silk dresser [1851] / a silk dresser employing 1 man [1861] / a silk spinner master [1871] / a silk spinner employing 146 persons [1881] / a silk spinner (employer) [1891] / a partner in Barkers & Butterworth with his brother George.
In 1852, he married Mary Hirst [1832-1???] in Halifax.
Mary came from Langfield
Children:
He was living as a lodger with the Durrans family in Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse [1851].
They lived at
Mary's widowed mother Sally Hirst [1808-1???] (annuitant) was living with them [1881, 1891].
Their granddaughter, Alice Bentley [b 1877] was living with the widowed Mary [1901]
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| Barker, Robert | Ref 83-96 |
Born in Stansfield.
He was a gardener of Cross Stone, Stansfield [1855] / a gardener [1861] / a farmer and gardener [1871] / a farmer of 40 acres employing 2 men [1881] / a farmer of Ibbot Royd, Stansfield [1890] / a farmer (employer) [1891, 1901] / a farmer [1911].
In 1855, he married (1) Sarah Helliwell [1834-1889] at Heptonstall Church.
Sarah, of Hole Bottom, Stansfield, was born in Stansfield, the daughter of John Helliwell, wool comber
Children:
Sarah died in Todmorden [Q2 1889] (aged 55).
In 1890, he married (2) Mary Brown [1860-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary, of Hare Hill, Stansfield, was born in Holton Le Moor, Lincolnshire, the daughter of Edward Brown, farmer
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was nephew Frederick Fielding [b 1858] (farm servant).
Robert died 30th October 1911 (aged 78)
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| Barker, Robert | Ref 83-4100 |
He was engineer and millwright [1871] / engineer and millwright master employing 38 men and 8 boys [1881]. at Phoenix Ironworks, Todmorden.
He and brother John were mentioned in bankruptcy proceedings in August 1893.
He lived at 16 Millwood [1881]
| Barker, Robert | Ref 83-102 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was an overlooker of Halifax Road, Stansfield [1909] / a cotton loom tackler [1911].
He married (1) Unknown.
On 22nd May 1909, he married (2) Annie at Halifax Parish Church
Robert came to live with Annie and the Fielden children. at 7 Castle Grove, Todmorden.
Robert died in Todmorden [Q1 1918] (aged 63)
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| Barker, Robert | Ref 83-2888 |
Son of Luke Barker
Partner in Luke Barker & Sons.
In 1891, he married Kate Fielden at Christ Church, Todmorden
Kate was the daughter of Samuel Fielden
| Barker, Robert | Ref 83-108 |
Son of
Born in
He was
He married Mary Ellen [1870-1941].
Children:
They lived at
Mary Ellen died 15th August 1941 (aged 71).
Robert died 9th November 1949 (aged 75).
The couple were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel with Samuel Kershaw
| Barker, Robert | Ref 83-30 |
He was a member of Christ Church, Todmorden, the Church Lads' Brigade, the Sunday School & the football team / a cotton weaver [1911].
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 2nd/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was killed by a German sniper in France [6th April 1917] (aged 24).
The bullet entered his stomach and he died on the way to the dressing station.
The Todmorden & District News [13th April 1917] reported his death and published 2 letters from his comrades. His photograph appeared in the Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [20th April 1917].
He was buried at Gorre British & Indian Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VII A 5].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Barker, Major Robert Hewitt | Ref 83-1050 |
Born in Todmorden.
He was a boarder at a school in Bedford [1901] / a cotton mill manager [1911] / joint owner of Luke Barker & Sons.
During World War I, he served with the Lancashire Fusiliers.
In December 1918, the first post-war General Election, he was supported by the National Association of Discharged Sailors & Soldiers, and became the successful Soldier's candidate for the Sowerby Division, and served as Independent MP for Sowerby [1918-1922].
In 1916, he married Violet Kathleen Gartside [1894-19??] from Ashton, in Manchester.
Child: John Gartside [b 1921]
They lived at Ewood Hall, Mytholmroyd [1921]
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| Barker, Roy | Ref 83-54 |
During World War II, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps.
He died 1st August 1942 (aged 23).
He was buried at Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt [Grave Ref 3 E 17]
| Barker, Dr S. | Ref 83-1742 |
Physician and surgeon at Todmorden [1905]
| Barker, Sam | Ref 83-15 |
He was a cotton weaver [1901, 1911] / a weaver [1916] / employed at Millsteads Mill, Langfield.
In March 1916, he married Sarah Helen Crabtree at Castle Grove United Methodist Church, Todmorden.
Sarah Helen, of Cowfield Street, Todmorden, was the daughter of James Crabtree
They lived at
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [10th March 1916] reported that, after receiving his call-up papers, Sam had applied for an exemption to conscription on the grounds that he had to support his 70-year-old widowed mother, but this was refused.
During World War I, he enlisted [June 1917] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment.
He was killed in action at the Battle of Cambrai [30th November 1917] (aged 33).
The Todmorden & District News [28th December 1917] reported his death.
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [Grave Ref 7], on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden, and on his wife's grave at Heptonstall Church
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| Barker, Sam | Ref 83-60 |
On 9th August 1913, he married Esther Annie Cartwright at Elland Parish Church.
Esther Annie was the daughter of Benjamin Cartwright
After the death of Esther Annie's parents, Sam took over as landlord of the Spring Gardens, Elland [1935-1952].
Sam died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [10th December 1952].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,298 15/5d.
Probate was granted to his widow Esther Annie.
Esther Annie took over at the Spring Gardens [1952-1955]
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| Barker, Samuel | Ref 83-2564 |
He was a silk dresser [1851] / innkeeper at the Masons' Arms, Gauxholme [1861, 1867].
He married Orpah [1822-1???] from Stansfield.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1861] were Albion Barker [aged 16] nephew (powerloom weaver cotton) and John Rudger [aged 28] lodger (boiler maker iron)
In July 1867, he was declared insolvent
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| Barker, Samuel | Ref 83-81 |
Born in Southowram.
He was a boot and shoe maker [1851] / a shoemaker [1861, 1871] / a lamp lighter [1881] / a publican at 17 King Street, Halifax [1891] / a beer seller at the California, 20 Brinton Terrace, Halifax [1901].
He married (1) Mary [1826-1859].
Children:
Mary died (possibly of perinatal complications) [19th June 1859] (aged 33).
In [Q1] 1841, he (possibly) married (2) Sarah Edge [1829-1906] in Liverpool.
Sarah was born in Liverpool
Children:
They lived at
Samuel died 29th May 1901 (aged 75).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3717].
A Sarah Barker died in Halifax [Q4 1906] (aged 77).
Details of Sarah's death / burial place are not yet known
| Barker, Samuel | Ref 83-64 |
He was a plumber of Lower Hall, Norland [1900].
He married (1) Unknown.
In [Q1] 1900, he married (2) Eliza at Halifax Parish Church.
Eliza, of Ellen Royd, Northowram, the daughter of Nathaniel Banbury, was the widow of Charles Manger
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| Barker, Samuel | Ref 83-104 |
He was a coal miner [1891] / a collier hewer [1901] / a coal miner [1911].
In [Q4] 1883, he married Nancy Greenwood [1852-1921] in Todmorden.
Nancy was born in Walsden
Children:
The family lived at
Nancy died 15th April 1921 (aged 69).
Samuel died 2nd January 1926 (aged 71).
The couple were buried at Lumbutts United Methodist Free Church
| Barker, Samuel | Ref 83-98 |
Born in Walsden.
He was a weaver of Hollins Turn, Todmorden [1882] / a cotton weaver [1891].
In 1882, he married Jane Halstead [1863-1922] at St Peter's Church, Walsden.
Jane, of Henshaw Cottages, was born in Walsden, the daughter of John Halstead, farm labourer.She was widowed and a cotton weaver [1901]
Children:
The family lived at
Samuel died in Todmorden in 1899 (aged 36)
In 1910, Jane married (2) Sam Dugdale in Todmorden.
Sam came to live with Jane and her children in the Barker family home at 179 Hollins Road, Walsden [1911]
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| Barker, Samuel | Ref 83-106 |
Born in Todmorden [19th February 1895].
He was a taxi driver with Mitchell Brothers at the Central Livery Stables, Todmorden [1921] / a private hire chauffeur [1939].
In [Q3] 1919, he married Lily Jackson [1896-19??] in Todmorden.
Lily was born 25th March 1896, the daughter of Albert Jackson
Children:
They lived at
| Barker, Samuel B. | Ref 83-99 |
He was a solicitor's clerk [1871].
Around 1868, he married Sarah [1844-1???].
Sarah was born in Derby
Children:
They lived at 5 Clare Street, Halifax [1871].
| Barker, Dame Sara | Ref 83-1306 |
Educated at Siddal Elementary School and Halifax Technical College.
She was Secretary-Agent of the Halifax Labour Party [1935-1942]. She was woman organiser of the Yorkshire Labour Party [1942-1952]. She was National Agent of the Labour Party [1962-1969]. In 1970, she was made DBE
| Barker, Sarah Ann | Ref 83-109 |
She was a Congregationalist / a member of the School at Bramley Lane Church, Lightcliffe / a general domestic servant (working for Rev David Jones) [1861, 1871, 1881] / living on private means [1911].
She never married.
She lived at
Miss Barker died at home [28th May 1919] (aged 94) after spending the last five years in bed, by stress of weakness, and being cared for by a friend, Mrs Tipple.
The Halifax Evening Courier [29th May 1919] published an obituary entitled A Christian Lady's Passing which mentioned several interesting stories of her life:
She was present at all the 13 quinquennial Jubilees held in the Piece Hall, from 1831 to 1890.The Obituary describes the family's journeys to the Piece Hall on such occasions, and the atmosphere at the Sings
She was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2702] with John Barker
| Barker, Shadrach | Ref 83-1772 |
Born in Stansfield.
He was a cotton spinner master employing 100 hands [1881] / a partner in Shadrach & Abraham Barker.
In 1874, he married Mary Alice Bannister [1851-1???] in Easingwold, Yorkshire.
They lived at Harley Bank, Stansfield [1881, 1901].
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1898
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| Barker, Thomas | Ref 83-1635 |
He was a manufactory chemist [1841] / a poor law auditor & insurance agent [1851].
He married Judith [1800-18??] from Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Living with the family [in 1841] were Elizabeth Hemingway [aged 40] (independent), and William Phourber [aged 20] (a chemist). Elizabeth Hemingway (unmarried annuitant) was with them [in 1851]
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| Barker, Thomas | Ref 83-2906 |
He married Rachel Holt.
Rachel was the daughter of Thomas Holt
Thomas and Rachel attended Patmos Chapel and the school.
Rachel was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone
| Barker, Thomas | Ref 83-3181 |
He was a cotton manufacturer [1841] / a fustian manufacturer [1851] / a dyer & fustian manufacturer (employing 32 men cotton) [1861] / a manufacturer employing 30 men [1871] / a partner in Thomas Barker & Sons [1874].
He married Sarah [1804-1???] from Heptonstall.
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, Thomas | Ref 83-3165 |
In 1850, he married Sarah Prockter [1832-1???] in Halifax. Sarah was widowed and a shirt maker [1871].
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, Thomas | Ref 83-935 |
Born in Stansfield.
He was a bookkeeper [1861] / a dyer and cotton manufacturer at Hangingroyd Mill / a partner in Clay, Barker & Cockcroft / a retired cotton manufacturer [1881] / a retired fustian manufacturer & dyer [1891] / a retired fustian manufacturer [1901, 1911].
He was a poet and a member of the Calder Valley Poets. His work included
He married Annie Eliza Nicholson [1845-1???] from Huddersfield, in Halifax [1872].
Children:
He built Ashley House, Hebden Bridge.
They lived at
In 1890, Ashley House passed to his brother-in-law Joseph Thomas
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| Barker, Thomas | Ref 83-3173 |
He was a stuff cutter/crabber? [1871].
In 1861, he married Elizabeth Rushforth [1838-1???] from Halifax, in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, Thomas | Ref 83-36 |
He was a grocer [1901].
Around 1874, he married Mary [1851-19??].
Mary was born in Todmorden
Children:
They lived at 68 Stansfield Road, Todmorden [1901]
| Barker, Thomas | Ref 83-75 |
He was a stone mason [1881, 1891, 1901].
In 1879, he married Grace Nuttall [1858-1919] in Halifax.
Grace was born in Greetland.She was a woollen weaver [1811]
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881, 1891] was widowed mother Maria Barker [b Knaresborough 1818].
Thomas died in 1904 (aged 47)
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| Barker, Thomas | Ref 83-22 |
Born in Walsden [28th June 1884].
In 1901, after his parents' deaths, Thomas lived with his grandfather Thomas Jackson at 36 Ramsden Wood Road, Walsden.
He was a cotton throstle hand [1901] / a ring jobber [1911] / an overlooker with Dugdale's / employed by Howorth Fielden & Sons.
On 9th December 1911, he married Elizabeth Barker at Clough Foot Chapel, Todmorden.
They lived at 6 Birks Street, Walsden.
During World War I, he enlisted [late 1916] and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment.
He was killed in action [3rd August 1917].
The Todmorden & District News [24th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph The death of Harold Hargreaves, who lived nearby in Walsden, was reported in the same newspaper item.
He was buried at Derry House Cemetery No 2, Heuvelland, Belgium [Grave Ref I B 12A].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Barker, Thomas | Ref 83-70 |
He was a member of St Thomas's Church School & Church Lads' Brigade / a worsted doffer [1911] / employed by Brook's, corn merchants – (possibly) J. H. Brook.
He lived at 21 Godley Road, New Bank, Halifax.
During World War I, he enlisted [March 1915] and served as a Rifleman / Lance Corporal with the 12th Battalion Rifle Brigade.
He was wounded twice, and also gassed.
He was killed in action [27th April 1918] (aged 19).
The Halifax Courier [27th April 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 81-84], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas the Apostle, Claremount
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| Barker, Thomas Edward | Ref 83-14 |
During World War I, and he served as a Sergeant with the Second Royal Fusiliers
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| Barker, Thomas J. | Ref 83-472 |
On Easter Monday, 26th March 1951, he was reported missing with 2 women who had been walking in the Helvellyn range in the Lake District
| Barker, Tom | Ref 83-3174 |
He married Mally [1801-18??].
Children:
They lived at Causey Wood, Langfield [1841]
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| Barker, Tom | Ref 83-2240 |
He was a wine & spirit traveller [1881] / a traveller (commercial) [1891] / a wine & spirit merchant (employer) [1901] / a partner in Crossley & Barker [1905] / a wine & spirit merchant (employer) [1911].
In 1881, he married Martha Jane Roper [1859-1905] from Frenton, USA, in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, Tom | Ref 83-42 |
He was a commercial traveller [1881].
In January 1903, he bought the Clarendon Hotel, Stone Chair.
In 1881, he married Martha Jane Roper [1859-1905] in Halifax.
Martha Jane was born in America
Children:
They lived at Savile Park, Halifax
Tom died at Hope Street, Shelf [6th May 1917].
He was buried at Coley Church
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| Barker, W. | Ref 83-696 |
| Barker, W. R. | Ref 83-74 |
He married Unknown.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the East Yorkshire Regiment.
He was killed in action [19th January 1918] and is remembered at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel
| Barker, W. T. | Ref 83-63 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial
| Barker, Walter | Ref 83-76 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a driver of St Thomas's Street, Claremount [1897] / a brickworks labourer [1901] / a cart driver [1911].
In 1897, he married Sarah Ann Bottomley [1876-19??] at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.
Sarah Ann, of Dover Street, was born in Halifax, the daughter of Thomas Bottomley, labourer
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1901] was sister-in-law [?] Hannah Bottomley [b 1882] (cotton warper)
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| Barker, Walter | Ref 83-23 |
Born in Walsden.
He was a member of St Peter's Church, Walsden / a clog iron maker [1911] / employed at the Clog Iron Works, Walsden.
During World War I, he enlisted [July 1916] and served as a Corporal with the 20th Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).
He was sent to France [1916] but was repatriated on account of sickness, returning to France in November 1917.
He was killed [2nd July 1918] (aged 25) as he and 2 colleagues were resting in a cellar which was hit by a shell.
The Todmorden Advertiser & Hebden Bridge Newsletter [26th July 1918] reported his death
He was buried at Sucrerie Cemetery, Ablain-St. Nazaire, France [Grave Ref IV D 12].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
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| Barker, Walter Clement | Ref 83-11 |
He was an architect.
Recorded in 1952, when he was retired and mentioned in connection with the probate of Frederick Fox Beaumont
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| Barker, William | Ref 83-8 |
Child: Alfred
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| Barker, William | Ref 83-5 |
On 26th September 1830, he married Ann Normanton of Sowerby, at Halifax Parish Church
| Barker, William | Ref 83-886 |
| Barker, William | Ref 83-2 |
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| Barker, William | Ref 83-103 |
He was a pensioner-soldier [1861].
He married Grace [1797-1862].
Grace was born in Halifax
They lived at 5 Back of John's Yard, Halifax [1861].
Living with them [in 1861] was lodger Samuel Beetham [b 1806] (cabinet maker).
William died 16th December 1862 (aged 75).
Grace died 19th December 1862 (aged 65).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2854] with an unidentified Dinah Barker [1796-1849] (widow) and Joseph Cooper & family
| Barker, William | Ref 83-346 |
| Barker, William | Ref 83-1151 |
He established William Barker & Company.
He was weaving fustian at Hudson Mill, Heptonstall [1840s], and at Machpelah, Hebden Bridge [1851].
He established a dyeing and finishing business at Wood Top [1853].
He took over Mayroyd Works, Hebden Bridge.
A publicity leaflet of 1900 describes his as
the oldest established wholesale clothing firm in Hebden Bridge
He married Peggy [1815-1???].
Children:
Peggy, Mary and Eliza were amongst the first in the area to produce hand-made garments.
William built Barker's Terrace and Brunswick Terrace
in Hebden Bridge, and some of the buildings in Market Street, Hebden Bridge and houses in the Hangingroyd area
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| Barker, William | Ref 83-97 |
He was a warehouse man [1871].
He married Sarah [1815-1???].
Sarah was born in Stansfield
Children:
They lived at 10 West Street Stansfield [1871].
Living with them [in 1871] was son John & his wife Mary Ann
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| Barker, William | Ref 83-87 |
He married Mary Simpson [1811-1902].
Children:
William died 22nd March 1845 (aged 29) and was buried with other members of the family (★) at Stoney Royd Cemetery and remembered on the family grave at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1247]
Mary died 27th February 1902 (aged 91) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1247] with her sister Isabella Simpson [1832-1890]
| Barker, William | Ref 83-100 |
He was a dyer [1851] / a labourer in dyehouse [1861].
Around 1845, he married Nancy [1819-18??].
Nancy was born in Northowram.She was a weaver [1851] / a worsted weaver (power loom) [1861]
Children:
They lived at
| Barker, William | Ref 83-3137 |
In 1860, he married Susannah Stansfield [1827-1???] in Todmorden.
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, William | Ref 83-3136 |
He was a worsted overlooker [1871, 1881, 1891].
In 1866, he married Hannah Maria Robertshaw [1845-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, William | Ref 83-1745 |
He was associated with the Hudson Mill Company Limited [1905]
| Barker, William | Ref 83-61 |
He was landlord of the Star Inn, Sowerby [1896-1909].
On 8th July 1876, he married Mary Hannah Webster [1857-1930] at Halifax Parish Church.
Mary Hannah was born in Luddendenfoot
Children:
William died 13th October 1909.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £73 12/-.
Probate was granted to George Haigh (leather strap maker) and Thomas Naylor (iron fender glazer)
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| Barker, William | Ref 83-78 |
Born in Northallerton.
He was a police constable [1901, 1911].
In 1893, he married Esther Griffiths [1874-19??] at Coley Church.
Esther, of Shipley parish, was born in Wolverhampton, the daughter of Leonard Griffiths
Children:
They lived at
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| Barker, William | Ref 83-55 |
In [Q3] 1930, he married Martha Ann Settle in Halifax.
They lived at Brighouse.
During World War II, he served as a Petty Officer Stoker with the Royal Navy aboard HM Trawler Joseph Button which struck a mine off Aldeburgh, Suffolk [21st October 1940] with the loss of 5 crew.
He died 22nd October 1940 (aged 49).
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 40 2]
| Barker, William Arthur | Ref 83-91 |
He lived at 182 Rochdale Road, Greetland [1919]
| Barker, William Henry | Ref 83-101 |
Born in Ovenden.
He was a cotton piecer [1861].
He died 16th December 1872 (aged 28) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1517] with Henry Greenwood
Question: Does anyone know whether / how the Barker & Greenwood families are related?
| Barker, William Young | Ref 83-68 |
He married Grace.
They lived at Sandown, Isle of Wight.
During World War I, he was a fireman in Ryde, Isle of Wight.
He died a (civilian casualty) at Seaview Foreshore [20th September 1941] (aged 31).
He is remembered on Patmos War Memorial
| Surname |
| Barker surname | Ref 83-1 |
There are 189 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Barker, as discussed in this SideTrack. This count does not include other forms of the surname.
Unattached BMDs for BarkerMarriages 1835, 1861, 1869, 1873, 1879, 1899, 1900, 1906, 1907, 1912, 1913, 1930; Deaths 1899, 1900, 1906, 1907
Unattached burials at Lister Lane Cemetery: Plot 2471, Plot 4721
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