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The inquest heard that he was subject to fits after drinking
He was a brick maker [1881, 1891]
In 1879, he married Eliza Aspinall [1849-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Born in Elland [5th March 1811];
baptised at Elland [17th March 1811].
He was a coal miner [1841, 1851].
He married Charlotte [1815-1864].
Children:
The family lived at Caddy Field, Halifax [1841, 1851].
Edward died 18th March 1859 (aged 48).
Charlotte died 6th April 1864 (aged 49).
He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3600]
with Hannah Scholefield [1797-1859]
Son of Whiteley Singleton.
Born in [27th March 1925]
He was
In [Q1] 1951, he married Sheila M. Brooks in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 9th Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 27th August 1917 (aged 19).
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 42-47 & 162],
and on Coley War Memorial
In [Q3] 1891, he married Mary Hannah Sutcliffe [1859-1925] in Halifax.
She was a winder [1911]
Child:
Willie [1892-9th November 1955] who was a labourer (joinery) [1911]
They lived at 16 Grant Street, Halifax [1911].
Jabez died 15th July 1910 (aged 65).
Mary Hannah died 29th March 1925 (aged 66).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2328]
with Josiah Sutcliffe
He was a woollen weaver [1822]
On 1st September 1822, he married Sarah Cooper [1800-1868] in Halifax.
Children:
Sarah died 6th September 1868.
Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
with granddaughters Elizabeth, Emma and Sarah Jane
Briggs
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
He was
a cotton warehouseman [1901] /
a cotton blender [1911].
In [Q1] 1893, he married Eleanor Wilson [1872-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
In March 1828, Christopher Crawshaw and John Widdup
were charged with having, during the night of 8/9th September 1827,
burglariously broken into and entered Singleton's house and
stolen a quantity of woollen cloth and other items.
Both men were given the death penalty
He had organ lessons from
his grandfather John Brooks, organist at St Chad's Church,
Brighouse,
then from Hubert Townend,
and after Townend's death [1969], from his grandfather
Whiteley Singleton.
He studied at Birmingham University, where he gained his B.Mus (Hons)
and won the Barber Prize for Music in his second year.
He was a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists and
Assistant Organist at Chester Cathedral [1980]
Born in Halifax [Q1 1882]
He was
a shoe maker [1901] /
a boot repairer [1911].
In [Q2] 1908, he married Ethel Hepworth [1883-1909] in Halifax
This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley
Born in Birstall.
He was
a carter [1891] /
a carter for coals [1901].
In [Q3] 1876, he married Mary Sunderland [1855-1923] in Halifax.
Children:
They lived at
Samuel died 5th March 1906 (aged 52).
Mary died 7th August 1923 (aged 68).
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-J10]
He was a spinner [1849].
On 26th August 1849, he married Elizabeth Furness at Elland Parish Church.
They had no children
This & associated entries use material contributed by Glynn Helliwell
He was
a cotton piecer [1901] /
a plater [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Lance Corporal
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed [4th June 1915] (aged 27).
He was looking through a periscope and firing at German loop-holes
when a bullet hit the periscope and went into his head.
The bullet struck the periscope and shattered his fingers.
He died later that evening.
The Halifax Courier He was buried at Sailly-sur-la-Lys Canadian Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II F 127].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on Elland War Memorial,
on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Elland,
and on the Memorial at Rosemount Iron Works, Elland
Born in Golcar [18th August 1885].
He was
organist at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [1918-1967] /
conductor for the Brighouse Choral Society /
accompanist for the Brighouse Music Club /
a music teacher [1939].
His pupils included:
his grandson Martin Singleton
& Joseph Philip Marshall.
On 19th May 1920, he married Mary (May) Taylor [1892-1986]
in Golcar.
Children:
They lived at 29 Bryn Terrace, Brighouse [1939]
This & associated entries use material contributed by David Bridgeman-Sutton, Glynn Helliwell & Susan Singleton
He was
landlord of the York Tavern, Todmorden [from at least 1895
until his death there in 1906] /
treasurer and trustee of the Todmorden & District Licensed Victuallers Association.
On 28th August 1870, he married Adelaide [1836-1903]
at St Bartholomew's Church, Colne.
Child: William Edward
He died following a painful affliction which necessitated the
amputation of one leg.
After his death, son-in-law George Clayden took over at
the York Hotel [1906-1920]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
Born in Colne.
He was a policeman.
On 9th April 1898, he married Mary Elizabeth Horsfall [1873-1927] at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone
at St Paul, Cross Stone
Children:
During World War I,
he served
with the Royal Garrison Artillery.
He died in Druids Cross Military Hospital, Woolton, Liverpool [9th
April 1920].
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,027 3/4d.
Probate was granted to his widow Mary Elizabeth.
Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Todmorden:
Amy Constance Maud [8th November 1918];
William Edward [14th April 1920];
Mary Elizabeth [5th December 1927]
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
He was a porter for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company.
During World War I,
he enlisted [October 1916]
and served as a Private
with the 2nd Battalion
Royal Scots Fusiliers.
He died 10th April 1918 (aged 20).
He was buried at Hautmont Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II A 4].
He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas the Apostle, Claremount
This & associated entries use material contributed by Derrick Habergham
Singleton, Charles Ref 530-1640
He was found dying in the privy at the Thornhill Arms, Rastrick.
Singleton, Christopher Ref 530-1399
On 31st March 1630, he and
Henry Smelt
- both natives of Halifax – Charles Rochester [28] a native
of Leeds,
and
George Rocliffe [33] a native of Doncaster,
were executed at the Tyburn for coining base money in Walmgate, York.
Their bodies were buried at St Sampson's Churchyard, York
Singleton, Crossland Ref 530-464
Born in Longwood.
Eliza had a son Fred Aspinall
Singleton, Edward Ref 530-1711
Son of Mary & James Singleton.
Charlotte was born in Stainland
Singleton, Edward Whiteley Ref 530-2
Sheila was the daughter of John Brooks
Singleton, Fred Ref 530-1167
Son of Charlotte & Sam Singleton of 19 West Street,
Stone Chair.
Singleton, Jabez Ref 530-327
Mary Hannah was the daughter of Josiah Sutcliffe.
Singleton, John Ref 530-4230
Born in Rastrick.
Sarah was born in Huddersfield
Singleton, John Edward Ref 530-1001
Born in Halifax.
Eleanor was born in ^Hx^
Singleton, Joseph Ref 530-2627
A draper at Halifax.
Singleton, Martin Ref 530-1739
Born in Brighouse.
Singleton, Philemon Ref 530-467
Son of Crossland Singleton.
Singleton, Samuel Aaron Ref 530-1391
Son of Maria [1824-1???] & Mr Singleton.
Mary was born in Halifax
Singleton, Shaw Ref 530-170
Born in Sowerby.
Elizabeth was the daughter of Moses Furness
Singleton, Walter Ref 530-470
Son of Crossland Singleton
Singleton, Whiteley Ref 530-977
Son of Ann (née Whiteley) [1851-1925] & Joah Singleton [1850-1934],
a power loom tuner.
Mary was born [5th May 1892]
Singleton, William Ref 530-3073
Born in Thornton in Craven.
Adelaide was the widow of John Wrigglesworth
Singleton, William Edward Ref 530-618
Son of William Singleton.
Mary Elizabeth was born in Todmorden
Singleton, Wilson Ref 530-1292
Son of John Edward Singleton.
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