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| Beaumont, Abraham | Ref 200-26 |
Born in Rastrick.
He was a quarryman [1871] / a stone dresser [1881] / a wall stone dresser [1891] / verger & sexton [1901, 1911].
In [Q2] 1877, he married Ann Squire [1855-1944] in Halifax.
Ann was born in Southowram.She was a cotton reeler [1881]
They had no children.
They lived at
Living with them [in 1881, 1891] was Abraham's widowed mother Elizabeth Beaumont [b 1825]
Abraham died 21st April 1921 (aged 67)
Ann died 7th April 1944 (aged 89)
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-D17] with Elizabeth Ann Bairstow
| Beaumont, Albert | Ref 200-3 |
Born in Stainland.
He was a stone delver.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [3rd May 1917] (aged 26).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6].
His brother Granville also died in the War
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| Beaumont, Allan | Ref 200-12 |
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
| Beaumont, Allen | Ref 200-15 |
On 29th May 1862, he married Susannah Bowes [1831-1892] at Halifax Parish Church.
Susannah was the daughter of John Bowes.She had a daughter: Martha Jane Bowes [1851-1928] who married Luke Lumb
Children:
None of the children married.
Allen died in Elland [23rd April 1891].
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £1,881 19/3d.
Administration was granted to his widow Susannah.
After his death, son Sam took over at the Wellington [1891-1914]
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| Beaumont, Miss Amy Armitage | Ref 200-1287 |
Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £6,281. In her will, she left bequests for various local organisations and institutions, including St John the Evangelist, Bradshaw, Christ Church, Pellon
| Beaumont, Benjamin | Ref 200-8 |
He was a teamer [1884].
On 25th December 1884, he married Elizabeth Aspinall [1861-1943] in Halifax.
Elizabeth was born in Stainland
The children were born in Stainland.
The family lived at Holroyd Square Stainland [1911]
Sons Granville & Albert died in World War I
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| Beaumont, Bertie | Ref 200-25 |
He was a member of Tuel Lane United Methodist Free Chapel / a cotton spinning piecer [1911] / an overlooker at Mitchell's, cotton spinners.
He married Doris [1902-1957].
They lived at 34 Clifton Street, Sowerby Bridge.
During World War I, he enlisted [26th June 1916] and served as a Sapper with the Royal Engineers.
He was awarded the Military Medal for
keeping up communication and assisting a wounded pal
His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [3rd August 1918]. His brother Henry was killed in the War [1914].
Bertie survived the War.
Doris died 10th November 1957 and was buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland with James William Beaumont.
Bertie died in Halifax [Q1 1965] (aged 74)
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| Beaumont, Butterworth | Ref 200-442 |
Born in Elland; baptised in Elland [4th December 1831].
He was a grocer [1871] / partner in Beaumont's with his brother Godfrey Beaumont [1871].
In [Q3] 1866, he married Mary Whitaker Stephenson [1838-1879] in Huddersfield.
Mary was born in Shepley
Children:
They lived at
Butterworth died 19th January 1889.
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £219 3/- to brother Godfrey and son John Herbert
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| Beaumont, Charles | Ref 200-1146 |
Born in Northowram.
He was a carpet printer [1871] / a gas works labourer [1901].
He married Eliza [1863-19??]
Eliza was born in Bradford [1911]
Children:
They lived at
Charles was dead by 1911.
Living with them [in 1901] were his niece Rosina Hartley [b 1879] (dry flax worker) and nephew Charles Beaumont Hartley.
Living with them [in 1911] were grandson Harold [b 1911], nephew Charlie Beaumont Hartley, and niece Eliza Hartley [b 1892] (worsted spinner)
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| Beaumont, Charles William | Ref 200-13 |
In [Q4] 1905, he married Catherine Jane Traher in Halifax.
They lived at 22 Gladstone Road, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.
He died 27th October 1914 (aged 41).
He is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, France [Grave Ref 5 & 6], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Halifax
| Beaumont, Daniel | Ref 200-3128 |
He was a weaver [1861].
On 26th October 1829, he married Hannah Priestley at Elland. Hannah had a daughter, Elizabeth [b 1825], and (possibly) a son, Henry.
They lived at Lower Spark House, Norland [1851]
| Beaumont, David | Ref 200-22 |
Born in Longwood.
He was a finisher & farmer of 4 acres [1861] / a farmer of 7½ acres [1871] / a farmer of 8 acres [1881] / a farmer [1891, 1901].
In [Q4] 1841, he married Sarah Whiteley [1822-1900] in Halifax.
Sarah was born in Greetland
Children:
They lived at
Members of the family were buried at Greetland Methodist Church [Grave Ref: S4]
Sarah died in Halifax [Q2 1900] (aged 78).
Her burial place is not yet known.
David died Q4 1903.
His burial place is not yet known
| Beaumont, Elijah | Ref 200-34 |
He was publican at the Victoria & Albert, Boothtown [1881] / a farmer [1891].
In [Q3] 1861, he married Sarah Barrett [1838-1895] in Halifax.
Sarah was born in Sowerby
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1891] were daughter Mary & family.
Sarah died 21st February 1895 (aged 57).
Elijah died 14th March 1908 (aged 70).
The couple were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
| Beaumont, Elizabeth | Ref 200-1083 |
She married William Edward Ledgard.
She was buried at Rastrick Church
| Beaumont, Eric Paton | Ref 200-20 |
Born in Huddersfield.
He was educated at Pembroke College Oxford / appointed to a post at Liverpool University.
During World War I, he enlisted [1915] and served as a Captain with the 17th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment).
He was awarded the Military Cross [1917] for
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
He was hit in the abdomen and both legs [27th March 1918], and operated on in the Casualty Clearing Station. He was moved to hospital in Rouen.
He died after a further operation [2nd April 1918] (aged 22).
He was buried at St. Sever Cemetery, France [Grave Ref B 6 17].
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial
| Beaumont, Fred | Ref 200-5 |
He was a dyer [1877] / a dyer's labourer [1911].
In [Q4] 1877, he married Emma Whilding [1856-1929] in Halifax.
Emma was born in Thornham, Suffolk
Children:
They lived at 25 Willow Street, Sowerby Bridge [1877-1922]
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| Beaumont, Fred | Ref 200-1018 |
He was a driver with Halifax Corporation Tramways.
He married Unknown.
They lived at 8 New Bond Street, Halifax.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the Gordon Highlanders.
He was wounded on the Somme.
He died of wounds the following day [19th July 1916] (aged 39).
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Southowram War Memorial
| Beaumont, Fred | Ref 200-19 |
On 17th November 1907, he married Bedelia McNulty [1886-1972] in Wakefield.
Bedelia – aka Delia – was born in Huddersfield
Children:
The family lived 11 Ashton Road, Mytholmroyd.
Sons Ronald & Walter died in World War I
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| Beaumont, Frederick Fox | Ref 200-436 |
He was an architect & surveyor.
In [Q2] 1904, he married Mary Isabel Brook in Halifax.
They lived at Broomfield House, Elland [1952].
Frederick died 7th December 1952.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £23,381 16/-. Probate was granted to Mary Isabel, Percy Fielding, and Walter Clement Barker
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| Beaumont, George | Ref 200-2540 |
He was one of 26 founding members of Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel in Elland [1824]
| Beaumont, George | Ref 200-2630 |
In 1842, his only daughter, Mary Isabella, became the second wife of George Skirrow Beecroft of Kirkstall Forge, Leeds
| Beaumont, Rev George | Ref 200-1558 |
He later left the ministry.
He settled in Halifax where he became a a worsted manufacturer / a councillor / a businessman who developed the area known as Beaumont Town / President of the Halifax Branch of the Anti-Corn Law League / a partner in the Halifax Joint Stock Banking Company [1845] / a proprietor of houses [1851].
At Salem, he met the Akroyd family.
He married Alice Akroyd.
Alice was the daughter of James Akroyd and sister of Jonathan and James
Children:
They lived at Wakefield, New Bank, Bird Cage, Halifax.
He was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
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| Beaumont, George | Ref 200-1145 |
He married Hannah [1830-1???].
Children:
They lived at Mount Pleasant, Northowram [1871]
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| Beaumont, George Henry | Ref 200-29 |
He was a belt maker [1911].
In [Q3] 1902, he married Rosa Denton [1875-1945] in Huddersfield.
Rosa / Rosey was born in Huddersfield
Children:
They lived at 23 Tanfield Terrace, Birkby, Huddersfield [1911].
Rosa died 14th April 1945 (aged 70).
George Henry died 12th May 1953 (aged 78).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/572]
| Beaumont, Gerald | Ref 200-7 |
Born in Halifax.
He was a member of Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden / a painter employed by Mr Broadhurst of Ovenden.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Manchester Regiment.
He was killed in action [21st March 1918].
The Halifax Courier [11th May 1918] reported his death with a photograph.
He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [Grave Ref 64-67], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
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| Beaumont, Godfrey | Ref 200-3259 |
Born in Elland; baptised in Elland [21st October 1829].
He was a grocer & corn dealer [1871] / partner in Beaumont's with his brother Butterworth Beaumont [1871] / a retired grocer [1881].
In May 1879, he bought land opposite Elland Parish Church for £620.
The Elland branch of the Halifax & Huddersfield Union Banking Company was built on the land and opened on 2nd April 1894.
He is recorded as having laid out and planted the grounds at Blackley Baptist Church.
On 28th September 1863, he married Ann(e) Fox [1830-1902] at Elland Parish Church.
Ann was born in Greetland
Child: Frederick Fox
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was nephew Robson Beaumont [b 1853] (apprentice grocer) and Edward H. C. Mallinson [b 1854] (apprentice grocer)
Godfrey died 25th January 1905.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £912 4/10d. Probate was granted to his son Frederick
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| Beaumont, Granville | Ref 200-9 |
Born in Stainland [10th October 1885].
He was a cloth presser.
During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [12th March 1917].
He was buried at St. Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue, France [Grave Ref IV E 6].
His brother Albert also died in the War
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| Beaumont, Hamby | Ref 200-28 |
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| Beaumont, Harry | Ref 200-33 |
He was a stone quarryman [1911].
Around 1902, he married Emma [1873-19??].
Emma was born in Mirfield
Children:
They lived at 34 Kell Fold, Wainstalls [1911]. Living with them [in 1911] were boarders:
| Beaumont, Harry Hargreaves | Ref 200-1269 |
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £66,988
| Beaumont, Henry | Ref 200-1796 |
| Beaumont, Henry | Ref 200-399 |
He was a general labourer.
In [Q2] 1886, he married Maria Turner in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
Around 1894, the marriage between Maria & Henry broke down and Maria and the children went to live with Halifax born carpet weaver Harry Smith [1872].
After the 1901 census, Henry, Maria, Harry and the children disappeared from the records
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| Beaumont, Henry | Ref 200-4 |
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
He was a railway porter [1907].
In 1907, he married Mary Dickinson in Sowerby Bridge.
Child: Lavinia [b 1908]
The family moved to Mirfield [between 1908 and 1911].
During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 11th November 1914.
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 57]. His brother Bertie won the MM.
and survived the War
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| Beaumont, James | Ref 200-3392 |
| Beaumont, Rev James Akroyd | Ref 200-1096 |
Son of George Beaumont and Alice, daughter of James Akroyd.
He was educated at Durham and at Trinity College Cambridge [from 1836]. In 1846, he was Perpetual Curate at St Paul's Church, Leeds. He was Rector of Poughill, Devon [1850-1861].
He died 21st March 1888
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| Beaumont, James Hutchings | Ref 200-21 |
He was educated at Almondbury Grammar School / an assistant designer with Marriott & Muff.
During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 24th June 1917 (aged 22).
He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VII B 24].
| Beaumont, James Mitchell | Ref 200-2352 |
| Beaumont, James William | Ref 200-27 |
He was a woollen spinner [1901].
In [Q3] 1907, he married Annie Hamer [1890-1948] in Halifax.
Annie was the daughter of William Hamer.She was a woollen cloth weaver [1911]
Children:
James William died in Halifax [25th October 1908] (aged 21) In 1911, Annie & Leonard were living with her parents.
Annie died 27th March 1948 (aged 58).
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/412] In remembrance of JAMES WILLIAM BEAUMONT, who died Oct. 25th 1908, aged 21 years. Also ANNIE, wife of the aforesaid, who died March 27th 1948, aged 58 years. Also DORIS, the beloved wife of BERTIE BEAUMONT, died Nov. 10th 1957, aged 55 years
| Beaumont, Joe | Ref 200-1144 |
Born in Northowram.
He was a carpet printer [1871] / a stone quarryman [1891].
He lived at 6 Mill Terrace, Garden Street, Halifax [1891].
Living with him [in 1891] were boarders Fanny Hartley (widowed charwoman), and her children Rosina [b 1879] (worsted bobbin setter), and Charles.
On 24th August 1891, Fanny – shown as Fanny Hartley married woman – had a daughter: Eliza Beaumont Hartley
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| Beaumont, John | Ref 200-3481 |
| Beaumont, John | Ref 200-3483 |
| Beaumont, John | Ref 200-693 |
| Beaumont, John | Ref 200-335 |
| Beaumont, John | Ref 200-498 |
He became a Halifax attorney. He lived at the back of the Cock & Crown Inn, Halifax. In 1714, he took over the practice of his brother-in-law, Matthew Mason
| Beaumont, John Edward | Ref 200-14 |
He was a brass finisher [1881] / a mechanic in silk mill [1891] / a brass finisher (employer) [1901] / a cleaner & repairer of brass [1901] / a brass lacquerer & bronzer (own account) [1911].
In 1876, he married (1) Emma Taylor [1853-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
Emma died (possibly of perinatal complications) in Halifax [Q1 1886] (aged 32).
In [Q3] 1886, he married (2) Mary Lee [1850-1???] in Halifax.
Mary was born in Lightcliffe
Children:
They lived at
A John E. Beaumont died in Halifax [Q1 1922] (aged 66)
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| Beaumont, Jonas | Ref 200-2325 |
| Beaumont, Joseph | Ref 200-3328 |
He was owner of Elland Mill / High Constable of Elland [1863] / a supporter of the Halifax, Huddersfield & Keighley Railway
| Beaumont, Joseph | Ref 200-23 |
He was a stone delver [1871].
He married (1) Unknown.
Children:
He married (2) Mary Ann.
Mary Ann was the widow of Joseph Dixon
The family lived at 6 Blaithroyd Lane, Southowram [1871].
Mary Ann died 10th July 1888 (aged 66)
| Beaumont, Joseph | Ref 200-30 |
He was a stone delver [1891] / a quarry man stone dresser [1901].
Around 1879, he married Mary H. [1857-19??].
Mary H. was born in Halifax
Children:
They lived at
| Beaumont, Joseph | Ref 200-36 |
He was a professional cricketer [1891].
In [Q4] 1887, he (possibly) married Emma Hayes Sykes [1861-1???].
Emma was born in Bradford
They lived at 17 Langdale Street, Elland [1891].
Living with them [in 1891] was an adopted son Walter Henry B. Beaumont [b Huddersfield 1881]
| Beaumont, Luke | Ref 200-452 |
He was a grocer [1829] / a farmer [1841].
On 20th September 1810, he married Margaret (Peggy) Dyson [1793-18??] at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at Castle Gate, Elland [1841, 1851].
Living with them [in 1841, 1851] was his sister Hannah Beaumont [b 1783]
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| Beaumont, Rev Luke | Ref 200-10 |
He went to serve in St Helen's, Lancashire.
In [Q3] 1894, he married Mary Jane Mapleston in Fylde.
Child: Eric Paton
| Beaumont, Margaret | Ref 200-812 |
| Beaumont, Mary Alice | Ref 200-17 |
She never married.
She lived with her brother Sam Bowes Beaumont at 28 Albert Terrace, Elland.
She died 27th March 1924.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £12,445 8/8d.
Probate was granted to George Frederick Casson and his wife Beatrice
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| Beaumont, Dr Noel Charles | Ref 200-1279 |
He lived at Greenfield House, Holywell Green.
In 1911, he married Ethel Mary King [1873-1950] in Axbridge.
He died in Halifax
| Beaumont, Pliny | Ref 200-3127 |
Born in Halifax.
He was an iron moulder [1881].
In 1870, he married Mary Jones [1843-1???] from Wales.
Children:
The family lived at 10 School Street, Halifax [1881]
| Beaumont, Richard | Ref 200-35 |
He married Susanna [1683-1730], daughter of Thomas Horton.
There is a monument to Susanna & her sisters in St Mary's Church, Mirfield
| Beaumont, Richard | Ref 200-32 |
He married Eliza [1841-1923].
Richard died 28th January 1906 (aged 68).
Eliza died 22nd June 1923 (aged 82).
The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1635] with their niece Harriet Ann Bedford [1874-1934] & Joseph Booth
| Beaumont, Richard Stead | Ref 200-6 |
He was landlord of the Hare & Hounds, Mixenden [1905, 1911, 1918, 1921].
On 10th July 1884, he married Clara Shoesmith [1864-1919] in Halifax.
Clara was born in Halifax
The children were born in Halifax
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| Beaumont, Sir Robert | Ref 200-1248 |
| Beaumont, Ronald | Ref 200-972 |
Born in Mytholmroyd.
He was a member of Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd & teacher at the Sunday School / a member of Mytholmroyd Methodist Cricket Club / educated at Hebden Bridge Grammar School / employed by Spencer, Wilson & Company, chartered accountants.
During World War II, he enlisted [October 1940] and served as a Pilot Officer with the 73rd Squadron with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 26th May 1942.
He was buried at Benghazi War Cemetery, Libya [Grave Ref 8 D 15].
He is remembered on a memorial in Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd, in the book Royd Regeneration, on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge United District Secondary School, and on the Memorial at Mytholmroyd Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School.
His brother Walter also died in the War
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| Beaumont, Sam Bowes | Ref 200-16 |
She never married.
After his father's death, Sam took over at the Wellington, Elland [1891-1914].
He lived at 28 Albert Terrace, Elland.
He died 5th April 1921.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £22,106 11/-.
Administration was granted to his sister Mary Alice Beaumont
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| Beaumont, Sarah Hannah | Ref 200-18 |
She never married.
She died at the Wellington Inn, Elland [27th July 1909].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,163 16/5d.
Administration was granted to her brother Sam Bowes Beaumont
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| Beaumont, Stanley | Ref 200-11 |
He was educated at Kaye's College, Huddersfield / employed by Mr Robertshaw, butcher in Elland.
During World War II, he served as a Private with HQ 1 Base Ordnance Depot Royal Army Service Corps.
He was killed in Tunisia [16th July 1943] (aged 22).
He is remembered on the Medjez-El-Bab Memorial, Tunisia [Grave Ref 37], on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Elland Boys' Brigade
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| Beaumont, Sir Thomas | Ref 200-860 |
On 6th September 1626, he married (1) Elizabeth Armytage in Hartshead.
Elizabeth was the daughter of Gregory Armytage
In 1631, he succeeded his cousin, Sir Richard Beaumont, of Whitley Beaumont. He was on the Royalist side in the Civil War. He was governor of Sheffield Castle.
In August 1656, he married (2) Mary Pilkington
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| Beaumont, Captain Thomas | Ref 200-2422 |
See Captain Farrer and Sir William Savile
| Beaumont, Thomas | Ref 200-31 |
He married Mary [1827-1???].
Mary was born in Manchester
Children:
They lived at 19 Westbrook Terrace, Halifax [1881].
Living with them [in 1881] were daughter Ann, her husband & children
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| Beaumont, Thomas | Ref 200-2 |
Born 29th December 1851; baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [21st August 1853]
| Beaumont, W. | Ref 200-1476 |
In April 1879, he was declared bankrupt
| Beaumont, Wallace | Ref 200-149 |
Born in Rishworth.
He was a cotton spinner [1905].
On 3rd August 1905, he married Mabel Hannah Habergham at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden.
Children:
The couple died in Eccles
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| Beaumont, Walter | Ref 200-965 |
Born in Mytholmroyd.
He was educated at Scout Road School, Hebden Bridge Grammar School, Leeds University, and Goldsmith's College, London University.
He taught Science & Physical Education in Enfield.
In [Q1] 1938, he married Doris J. N. Gosling in Surrey.
During World War II, he served as a Pilot Officer with the 152nd Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He was killed in action [23rd September 1940] (aged 26) flying his Spitfire in the Battle of Britain.
His body was never recovered from the Channel.
He is remembered on
He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 7],
He is remembered on a memorial in Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd,
He is remembered in the book Royd Regeneration,
He is remembered on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge United District Secondary School,
He is remembered on the Memorial at Mytholmroyd Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School, the Battle of Britain Book in Westminster Abbey, the Battle of Britain Memorial on the Embankment in London, and Battle of Britain Memorial plaques in his school.
He was awarded the Battle of Britain Clasp on his 1939-1945 War Medal.
He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross posthumously.
His brother Ronald also died in the War.
In January 2011, he, Kenneth Manger and Geoffrey Garside were commemorated when Manger Gardens, Garside Drive and Beaumont Chase, on the Wheatley Chase development at Keighley Road, Halifax, were named in their honour.
Walter Beaumont Terrace, Mytholmroyd in named in his honour
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| Beaumont, William | Ref 200-24 |
Born in Elland [2nd February 1822].
He was a quarryman [1871].
On 25th June 1846, he married (1) Sarah Wright [1825-1849] at Halifax Parish Church.
Child: Mary [b 1847]
Sarah died at BrookFoot and was buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [14th September 1849].
In 1851, the widowed William and daughter Mary were living with his parents at Elland Upper Edge.
On 24th July 1851, he married (2) Elizabeth Hargreaves [1825-1893] at Halifax Parish Church.
Elizabeth was born in Rastrick / Elland [22nd February 1825]
Children:
They lived at Upper Edge, Elland [1871].
William died 13th July 1880.
In 1881, 1891, the widowed Elizabeth was living with her son Abraham & his wife.
Elizabeth died 9th December 1893
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-H1D]
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| Beaumont surname | Ref 200-1 |
Entries for people with the surname Beaumont are discussed in this SideTrack. Other forms of the surname are not included here.
See Baymyn
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