Malcolm Bull's Calderdale Companion : S

The cast-iron bridge was built by

Armitage Morton [1924]

Saint Crispin Republican Club, Halifax Ref S2011

A 19th century republican movement formed at the St Crispin Inn, Halifax. John Baines was a member.

See Halifax Republican Club and United Britons

Saint George's Bridge, Hebden Bridge Ref S61

De Bergue & Co. Ld. Manchester

and dated 1892. It cost £1,530 to build. It was opened in 1893. The construction required the demolition of property between Bridge Mill and the Shoulder of Mutton.

A cast-iron panel records:

St George's Bridge Erected by Public Subscriptions with the aid of a grant from The West Riding County Council Committee: John Crowther, George Pickles, A. B. M Moss, Joseph Greenwood, J. B. Brown Sec

The East pier is inscribed J. Sutcliffe Architect, and the West pier is inscribed E. Riley Contractor.

The original gradient fell towards St George's Square and was considered too steep. In 1911, the gradient was changed from 1 in 8½ to 1 in 14½ when the bridge was lowered by 18 inches at the St George's Square end, and by 5 inches in the centre.

It was modified again in 1961

Saint Giles House, Hove Edge Ref S516

Saint Giles, Lightcliffe Ref S473

Area of Lightcliffe which takes its name from Giles House

Saint Helen's House, Halifax Ref S2255

Stood at the northern end of North Bridge.

In 1808, Captain Jeremy Lister and his family left the Skelfler estate and brought the family to live here

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Saint Helen's Square, Holywell Green Ref S1335

There were a number of 17th century houses here.

Around 1855, the Shaw family moved St Helen's Well from its earlier position at Mellor Mill Lane. They diverted the water for their new dyeing plant.

The area was cleared in 1966/1969 for the construction of housing

Saint Helen's Well, Holywell Green Ref S1538

Mineral water spring at Helen Hill Farm, Jagger Green Lane.

It was restored in 1977.

See: Carr Hall Well, Holywell Green / Holy Well, Holywell Green / Holywell Green / Nell / Hugh de Sacro Fonte / St Helen's Chapel, Holywell Green / St Helen's Square, Holywell Green

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Saint James Amateur Operatic Society Ref S274

Founded by the members of St James's Church, Brighouse. The first production was Floradora at Sugden Memorial Hall in 1924.

It became the Brighouse Light Opera Society

Saint James's Club, Halifax Ref S2716

A gentlemen's club established in July 1868. They had about 100 members. They met in premises at 15-17 Crown Street which had been offered by Edmund Minson Wavell.

Officers included

William Ambler: First President
William Hodgson Peacock: First Secretary & Treasurer

Recorded in 1874 at 24 Crown Street, Halifax when J. Graham was Steward.

In 1881, they acquired land at Barum Top / Fountain Street. A new club was built by Jackson & Fox.

The new club was opened on 27th May 1882 and became the Halifax Club.

In 1973, it merged with the Borough Club to become the Halifax & Borough Club

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Saint James [No 448] Masonic Lodge Ref S2942

This Masonic Lodge was the largest in West Yorkshire. Established in 1838.

In 1874 – together with Probity [No 61] Lodge – they opened the Freemasons' Hall, Halifax.

They met on the Tuesday on or before full moon [1894].

Officers and Members of the Lodge have included

Henry Backhouse [1896]
James William Davis
Clement Arthur Dixon
Joseph Shedeur Hartley
P. S. Mauchan - Master [1937]
John Tatham Morton
J. W. Normanton - Worshipful Master [1894]
Shaw Slater [1873]
Dr Albert Stocks Topham [1900]
Thomas Herbert Worsnop [1891]

See De Warren [No 1302] Masonic Lodge

Saint James's Road Post Office Ref S2294

Recorded in 1905 at 57 St James's Road, Halifax. It was then at the same address as the business run by Thomas Ramsden, draper and stationer

Saint James's Road Turkish Baths, Halifax Ref S1971

Aka Fleming's Improved Turkish Baths. Opened in 1862 by W. Fleming at 7-8 St James's Road.

Around 1876, the baths were acquired by Herbert Hadley and Hadley & Priestley. They moved the business from St James's Road to 5 King Cross Street.

It survived until at least 1908 under a series of proprietors

Saint James's Ward, Halifax Ref S2845

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1861. Around 1865 it was divided into Central Ward and ??.

See James Bairstow

Saint John's Ambulance Association, Brighouse Ref S2006

The Brighouse Corps of the St John's Ambulance Association was formed in 1882.

From its earliest beginnings in Brighouse, Dr Bogdan Edward Jastrzębski Edwards was involved with the local branch of the Ambulance Brigade. He held many classes promoting the organisation.

He became the first man in Brighouse to be awarded the Order of St John of Jerusalem

In 1980, the branch ran into difficulties when 3 officers were dismissed for being unfit to hold their positions of authority.

See Henry Jocelyn Barber, Dr Frederick Bond, St John's Ambulance Hall, Brighouse and St John's Ambulance Hall, Rastrick

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Saint John's Ambulance Association, Halifax Ref S2012

The Halifax Corps of the St John's Ambulance Association was formed at the Mechanics' Hall, Halifax on 26th July 1880. The Bishop of Ripon was the first President.

On 31st January 1929, Ernest Shaw Redman gave a motor ambulance to the Association. It was delivered on 15th June 1929.

See Minnie Laura Warneford

Saint John's Ambulance Brigade, Elland Ref S449

Recorded in March 1916, when the Elland Madrigal Society presented a Concert at the Constitutional Club, Elland in aid of the local branch

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Saint John's Ambulance Brigade, Halifax Ref S2740

See Dr Edmond West Symes and Edward Bertram West Symes

Saint John's Ambulance Brigade, Hebden Bridge Ref S2148

The Hebden Bridge Corps of the St John's Ambulance Brigade was formed in 1887.

Those involved in establishing the group included Theophilus Bates, Dr David Bradley, and Herbert King

On 1st February 1896, Josiah Wade gave Hebden Bridge its first ambulance.

In 1924, the horse-drawn vehicle was replaced by a motor ambulance

Saint John's Ambulance Brigade, Sowerby Bridge Ref S7270

See Mrs Crowther Stockton

Saint John's Ambulance Hall, Brighouse Ref S3131

The foundation stones were laid on 20th May 1913 by the Dowager Countess of Desart and Mrs Smith of Lands House

Saint John's Ambulance Hall, Rastrick Ref S369

Bramston Street.

Built in 1913.

The foundation stone was laid by Mrs William Smith.

9 members of the Association who died in World War I, are commemorated by 9 holly trees planted in the grounds.

The building is now the St John's Chapel – a Chapel of Rest.

See St John's Ambulance Association, Brighouse

Saint John's Ambulance Hall, Todmorden Ref S2735

Victoria Road.

This was originally Victoria Road Primitive Methodist Chapel

Saint John's Cross Farm, Bradshaw Ref S3249

The Vicarage for the church of St John the Divine, Thorpe.

Hartley Feather [1900]

Saint John's, Halifax Ref S677

Area which includes the West Hill Park area and Gibbet Street. For the purposes of Municipal Elections, the area was known as St John's Ward and then Park Ward.

It now has a largely Asian population

Saint John's Home, Triangle Ref S1705

Built around 1850.

Possibly designed by W. S. Barber who also designed the Church.

Question: Can anyone confirm the name of the architect who designed the property?

It stood nearly opposite the Church, and adjacent to a row of older cottages.

It is described as

Built of Yorkshire stone, with gothic windows ... a very damp home!

It was used a sanatorium for soldiers returning from the Crimea War

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Saint John's Hospital Ref S206

Gibbet Street, Halifax. The Halifax Union Workhouse and hospital buildings opened in March 1840. It was known as St John's Hospital from 1891, and also as Halifax Poor Law Institution.

In 1901, a new St Luke's Hospital was built at Salterhebble to accommodate bed-ridden patients from the overcrowded workhouse.

The building was used as an auxiliary military war hospital during World War I.

On 11th September 1929, a new clock was installed in the gable of the Hospital and named Miriam in honour of Mrs Miriam Lightowler.

In 1948, the institution was taken over by Leeds Regional Hospital Board. It came to be used for geriatric care.

The hospital closed in September 1970 and patients were transferred to Northowram Hospital. The buildings were demolished in April 1972 and the contents were sold off at auction.

See Officers of Halifax Union Workhouse and Westfield House, Halifax

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Saint John's House, Halifax Ref S352

Trinity Road / Stone Trough Lane.

Question: Does anyone know why the name Saint John is applied to the house and other features nearby?

Owners and tenants have included

See Freemasons' Hall and St John's Lane, Halifax

Saint John [No 1736] Masonic Lodge Ref S3256

Masonic Lodge.

They were at the Masonic Hall, St James's Road, Halifax [1937]. They met on the first Wednesday of the month [1937].

Masters and members of the Lodge have included

Newton Brooke – PM
J. C. Ackroyd – Secretary at Blackwall, Halifax [1917]
E. Uttley – Master [1937]

Saint John of God Respite Care Home, Luddendenfoot Ref S2432

Opened on 2nd March 1997 on the site of St Walburga's Catholic Church

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Saint John the Baptist Well Ref S204

Saint John's Tide Fair Ref S3473

An annual hiring fair which was held in Halifax on the Feast of St John the Baptist. It was discontinued around 1???

Saint John's Vicarage, Halifax Ref S3172

Saint John's Villa, Halifax Ref S9000

In 1871, it was recorded as East Ward, Halifax.

Samuel Blagbrough [1875]

Saint John's Ward, Halifax Ref S1675

Recorded in 1861.

See Back Street, Halifax, Bath Street, Halifax, Church Street, Lilly Lane, Marvell's Gallery, Halifax, Maxwell's Gallery, Halifax and Wesley Street, Halifax

Saint John's Ward, Halifax Ref S2879

Area north of People's Park.

For the purposes of Municipal Elections, the St John's area was known as St John's Ward.

In 2003, it was renamed Park Ward.

See Margaret Alice Berry, Electoral Wards and William McVine

Saint John's Well, Coley Ref S1672

A well near Coley Hall is said to have been used as a holy well for curing certain ailments

Saint Joseph Temperance Society Ref S488

Winding Road, Halifax. 19th century organisation

Saint Luke's Hospital Ref S131

Huddersfield Road, Halifax.

Aka Halifax Poor Law Hospital.

It was built on land previously occupied by a market gardener. There are still allotments nearby.

The Halifax Union St Luke's Hospital – or Union Infirmary – opened on 9th April 1901 to accommodate bed-ridden patients from the overcrowded Union Workhouse at Gibbet Street.

It was the largest public building in Halifax at the time.

Construction costs recorded as £100,000.

The foundation stone reads

Halifax Union
St. Luke's Hospital
This foundation stone of St. Luke's Hospital, being an Infirmary for the sick poor in Halifax Poor Law Union, comprising the townships and parishes of Barkisland, Brighouse, Clifton, Elland and Fixby, Greetland, Halifax, Hartshead, Hipperholme, Luddenden Foot, Midgley, Norland, Northowram, Norwood Green and Coley, Queensbury, Rastrick, Rishworth, Shelf, Skircoat, Southowram, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, Soyland, Stainland with old Lindley, Upper Greetland and Warley, was laid on the 9th day of October 1897, by the Rev. C. E. Aspinall, MA, J. Ponly, Chairman of the Halifax Board of Guardians

The building cost was £98,000. It opened in 1902.

Its two distinctive bottle-shaped ward blocks still stand at the south and the north ends of the site. It had 400 beds.

Between 1914 and 1920, it became St Luke's Military Hospital.

On 8th November 1926, wireless was installed at the Hospital.

In 1930, it taken over by Halifax County Borough and became St Luke's Hospital.

After 1948, it joined the National Health Service as Halifax General Hospital.

See Richard Charnock

Saint Luke's Military Hospital, Halifax Ref S3132

During World War I, St Luke's Hospital, was used for treating soldiers. A further 302 beds were placed in marquees in the hospital grounds. It accommodated 800 to 900 patients.

On 8th July 1916, the Chapel was dedicated by the Bishop of Wakefield.

On 11th December 1918, the 650 soldiers in the Hospital were entertained to a grand banquet and concert by the Borough Police to celebrate the Armistice.

See Minnie Laura Warneford

Saint Marie's Catholic Club, Halifax Ref S2396

Aka St Marie's Catholic Association.

Recorded on 27th July 1915, when a new suite of clubrooms was opened by the Association

Recorded in 1917 at Hall Street, when James Canning was secretary.

See St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax

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Saint Mark's Eve Vigil Ref S3037

Around midnight on the 24th April, a vigil was held at St Peter's Church, Hartshead. The vigil was held for 3 consecutive years, and on the third year, those present would see the spirits of those who were to die in the forthcoming year.

It is said that people were known to have become ill or died as a consequence of their being seen during the vigil

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Saint Matthew's Theatre Society Ref S382

Brighouse

Saint Michael's Acting Society Ref S385

Mytholmroyd

Saint Michael's Church Institute, Mytholmroyd Ref S1309

See St Michael's Church Institute Memorial and St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd

Saint Michael's Mount, Barkisland Ref S3385

The cricket club St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount

John Walker [1864]

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Saint Pancras Ref S434

The cruiser HMS Ajax and the HMS St Pancras were adopted by Halifax in Warships Week during World War II

Saint Paul's Coal Society Ref S2286

Recorded in 1905 at Parkinson Lane / Queens Road when the Secretary was J. H. Elkington

Saint Paul's Monumental Works, King Cross Ref S1048

See Gad Cordingley

Saint Paul's Railway Station, Halifax Ref S1980

Aka Halifax Old Station. The station opened on 5th September 1890. This was situated at the junction of Queens Road with Parkinson Lane and Kingston Street, and was the Halifax southern terminus of the High Level Railway.

The passenger service and the station closed on 1st January 1917. The last goods train ran in 1960 when the goods yard closed.

The station was demolished in 1963 A car showroom stands on the site.

Saint Peter's Community Centre, Sowerby Ref S1835

St Peter's Avenue

Saint Thomas's Cricket Club, Claremount Ref S289

Recorded in the 19th century, when Thomas Parker was a patron

Saint Winifred's Nursing Home, Rastrick Ref S1841

Crowtrees Lane

Saiz, Manuel Ref S1262

[1902-1942] Of 110 Grange Road, Middlesborough.

A Spanish seaman, he had been on leave at 12 Haigh's Court, Crossley Terrace, Halifax, shortly before his death.

During World War II, he served as a Bosun with the Merchant Navy aboard the cargo ship SS Newton Pine.

He was lost [16th October 1942] (aged 40) when his ship straggled behind the convoy and was torpedoed by German Submarine U-410 and sank in the Atlantic with the loss of all 46 crew.

He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London [Grave Ref 73], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Salcombe, Arthur F. Ref S1236

[1882-1917]

In [Q3] 1914, he married Mary J. Postlethwaite in Toxteth, Lancashire.

They lived at 7 Pexwood Place, Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with A Battery 190th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died 2nd July 1917 (aged 35).

He was buried at Bus House Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref G 12]

Salem Field Ref S523

Hebden Bridge. Central Street Infant & Nursery School was built on the land

Salem North Parade Pierrot Troupe Ref S313

19th/20th century entertainers from Salem Chapel, North Parade

Salford Ref S1566

An old name for Bridge End, Rastrick

Salford Ref S550

Area of Todmorden which marks a crossing of the Walsden stream

Salforth Ref S622

18th century name for an area at the Rastrick end of Brighouse Bridge at Bridge End

Salis-Schwabe, Major-General George Ref S3077

[1843-1907] MP.

The first MP for the Middleton Division [1885-1886]

Salkeld, William Ref S141

[1807-1866] Of Halifax.

He married Esther [1814-1873].

William died 27th March 1866 (aged 59).

Esther died 16th August 1873 (aged 59).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1748]

Salmon & Gluckstein Limited Ref S2239

Tobacconists and walking stick dealers at the junction of Princess Street / 2 Crown Street, Halifax [1905]

Salmons, Fred Ref S1273

[1871-19??] Son of Henry Salmons.

Born in Feltwell, Norfolk.

He was a boarder with Mrs Esther Wolfenden & family at Slead Syke, Brighouse [1891] / a worsted drawing overlooker [1891] / a worsted spinning overlooker [1901, 1911].

In [Q2] 1892, he married Emma Jane Carrington [1870-19??] in Halifax.

Emma Jane was born in Halifax

Children:

Harry
Cyril Langley [b 1900] who served with the Sherwood Foresters in World War I

They lived at 1 Woodland Terrace, Halifax [1901]; 8 Salisbury Place, Akroydon [1911, 1918]

Living with them [in 1901] were sister-in-law Emily Carrington [b 1872] (cleaner in mill) and brother-in-law Robinson Carrington [b 1879] (dyer's labourer).

Living with them [in 1911] was sister-in-law Emily Ann Carrington [b 1872] (cleaner in factory)

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Salmons, Harry Ref S1333

[1894-1918] Son of Fred Salmons.

Born in Brighouse.

He was educated at Trinity School / an insurance clerk [1911] / employed by the Royal Insurance Company, Commercial Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he joined the Colours as a Private [September 1914], and went to France [2nd May 1915]. He was wounded twice on the Somme. He returned to England to take up his commission, and went back to the front [January 1918], and he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was reported missing on 21st March 1918, and later learned to be a POW in Germany.

He died of wounds in the lungs as a POW [1st April 1918] (aged 24).

The Halifax Courier [13th April 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Flesquières Hill British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref IV B 20].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Salmons, Henry Ref S1281

[1845-1???] Born in Norfolk.

He was an engine driver [1881].

Around 1869, he married Eliza [1848-1???].

Eliza was born in Norfolk

Children:

Ethel C. [b 1869]

Fred
Alice E. [b 1874]
John [b 1876]
William S. [b 1878] = (possibly) William G. Salmons
James [b 1879]

They lived at Norfolk [1871]; 96 St Peter Street, Claremount [1881]

Salmons, William G. Ref S1666

[1878-1948] (Possibly) son of Henry Salmons.

In [Q3] 1947, he married Mary Elizabeth in Halifax

Mary Elizabeth was the widow of David Riley Tyson

A William G. Salmons died in Halifax [Q2 1948] (aged 70).

Mary Elizabeth Salmons died in Halifax [28th September 1949] (aged 75), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1140] with her first husband

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Salt, Ada Ref S1217

[1853-1935] Daughter of Sir Titus Salt.

She married E. Herbert Stevenson MICE.

See Lightcliffe Congregational Church

Salt & Pepper, Halifax Ref S379

Aka Washer & Boiler, Castor & Pollux.

The popular name for the two 170 ft-tall cooling towers which dominated the Halifax skyline from 1937 when they were built to replace 6 earlier wooden towers.

On 24th March 1974, there was an unsuccessful attempt to demolish the towers with explosives. Thousands of people watched the event from Beacon Hill.

There was a successful attempt – using a half-ton steel ball – in October.

They cost £14,000 to build and £26,000 to demolish

Salt, Daniel Ref S3638

[1781-1843] Son of Titus Salt.

He attended Heath Grammar School.

He was a woolstapler / an iron-founder / a businessman / a politician / a member of the Bradford Board of Guardians [1837].

He established Daniel Salt & Son with his son Titus.

He retired from business [1833] and went to live on Manningham Lane, and his son Titus took over the business.

On 1st October 1840, his son-in-law Charles Smithies went to her parents' house and made an attempt to stab Daniel with intent to main him. Daniel sustained wounds to his left ear.

On 5th July 1802, he married Grace Smithies [1779-1854].

Grace was the daughter of Isaac Smithies

Children:

Titus
Sarah [b 2nd December 1804] who married William Atkinson
Hannah Maria [13 July 1806-26 April 1807]
Ann [b 14th November 1807]]
Isaac Smithies [11 July 1810-19 September 1819]
Grace [b 9th September 1812] who married Charles Smithies
Edward [b 9th February 1814]
Hannah [14 October 1821-13 February 1822]

They lived at Manor Farm, Crofton, near Wakefield [1813-1819] and then moved to Bradford [around 1822]

Daniel died 28th December 1843 (aged 62).

Grace died 10th November 1854

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Salt, George Ref S1177

[1833-1913] Son of Sir Titus Salt

Born 22nd April 1833.

In 1875, he married Jennie Louisa Fresco.

His wife came from Florence

He died 8th May 1913

Salt, Helen Ref S1216

[1852-1924] Daughter of Sir Titus Salt.

See Lightcliffe Congregational Church

Salt Jimmy Ref S1166

A character of the 19th century who wheeled a large wooden box around Halifax selling salt or exchanging salt for rags and bones. He was a familiar sight with his black hair hanging in ringlets

Salt Pie, Colden Ref S2461

Farm in the upper Colden Valley

Salt Pie, Crow Hill Ref S3559

In 1905, it was described as

a little white cottage on the hill side of the Luddenden valley

Owners and tenants have included

Joshua Bottomley [18th century]
Thomas Longbottom

The property was demolished in the 1950s

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Salt, Sir Titus Ref S5

[1803-1876] He was a pioneering wool-manufacturer at Bradford and built Saltaire model village.

Chris Helme writes that

Around 1850, Salt wanted to build a mill, and a model village for the workers, along Armytage Road, Brighouse, but the Armytage family rejected the proposal; Salt then went on to establish Saltaire instead

See: Bailiffe Bridge Working Men's Club / Bleak House, Lightcliffe / Booth Independent Congregational Church / Boothtown Methodist Church, Grantham Road / Halifax, Bradford & Keighley Insurance Company / Lightcliffe Congregational Church / Lightcliffe United Reformed Church / West Yorkshire Railway Company

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Salt, Titus Ref S758

[1843-1887] Of Baildon.

Fifth son of Sir Titus Salt.

He was a worsted spinner employing 3,500 hands [1871].

On 15th March 1866, he married Catherine Crossley at Square Congregational Church, Halifax.

Children:

Gordon Locksley [b 1867]
Harold Crossley [b 1869]
Lawrence Titus Whitlam [1874-1946]
Mary Isabel [b 1877]

They lived at

Milner Field, Bingley [1871]
Catherine was at Chomeley Park, Hornsey [1881]
Titus was at Aldborough Hall, the home of his brother-in-law, Henry C. Crossley, [1881]

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Salt Warehouse, Sowerby Bridge Ref S1227

Warehouses Number 3 and 4 at Sowerby Bridge Canal Basin were designed to allow goods to be loaded and unloaded undercover from a wet dock and may be the first examples of the type in England.

The Rochdale Canal Act [1793] instructed the Calder & Hebble Navigation Company to build at Sowerby Bridge whatever wharves and warehouses the Rochdale Canal Company wanted, the latter to pay for the space they used.

The warehouses were built by John Smeaton in 1796 for the Calder & Hebble Navigation Company. Richard Milnes occupied the warehouses for a time.

Warehouse Number 3 – called the Salt Warehouse because salt used to be stored there – is a Grade II listed building, and Warehouse Number 4 is a Grade II* listed building. This warehouse has one end on the Calder & Hebble Navigation and the other on the Rochdale Canal.

One end of the Salt Warehouse is on the Calder & Hebble Navigation and the other end is on the Rochdale Canal.

In 1972, Mark Andrew and his wife took the lease on Sowerby Bridge Canal Basin from British Waterways, and were advised to demolish the Salt Warehouse as it was unsafe. They saved it by forming The Salt Warehouse Trust.

It is now a bar and restaurant

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Salt, William Ref S1429

[1812-1???] Born in Southowram.

He was an excavator [1851].

Around 1834, he married Ann [1808-1???].

Ann was born in Southowram

Children:

James [b 1834] who was a flag facer [1851]

Thomas [b 1835] who was a quarry boy [1851]

William
Ellen [b 1846]
Margaret [b 1849]

They lived at New Street, Southowram [1851]

Salt, William Ref S1427

[1845-1884] (Possibly) son of William Salt

Born in Southowram.

He was a stone delver [1881].

In [Q4] 1877, he married Ellen Dyson [1845-1894] in Halifax.

Ellen was born in Southowram

Children:

Mary A. [b 1879]
Arthur [1881] who died in infancy & was buried with his parents

They lived at 30 New Street, Southowram [1881].

William died 15th November 1884 (aged 39).

Ellen died 19th December 1894 (aged 49).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: R-L21]

Salt, Sir William Henry Ref S1158

[1831-1892] Son of Sir Titus Salt

He was 2nd Baronet of Maplewell, near Loughborough / High Sheriff of Leicestershire [1879].

He died 7th July 1892

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Saltaire Ref S1347

Salter & Salter Limited Ref S1312

Boot manufacturers and shoe dealer established around 1851.

They were at 19 Commercial Street, Brighouse [1906].

See Scales & Salter

Salter, John Ref S2980

[1829-1???] Born in Somerset.

He was Manager of Gibbet Street Turkish Baths, Halifax [1881].

In 1855, he married Louisa [1825-1???] from Brighton, at Worthing.

Children:

Elizabeth [b 1857] who was a mantle maker [1881]
Eliza [b 1859]
William [b 1864] who was a chemist's assistant [1881]

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Salter, Nelly Ref S424

[1876-19??] Born in London.

She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted winder at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She lived with Amos Bentley [1891]

Salter Rake Gate Ref S400

A salt way from Rochdale, Reddyshore Scoutgate and Walsden to Lumbutts, Mankinholes, Heptonstall and Halifax.

See Bottomley and Salter

Salterhebble Ref S6

District of Calderdale in the township of Skircoat to the south of Halifax.

See Walton's Terrace

Salterhebble & District Rose Show Ref S2477

In 1883, this was held at Moorside, Halifax, the home of Louis John Crossley. A feature of the show was an electric tramway built by Michael Holroyd Smith and Crossley in the gardens of Moorside

Salterhebble Bottom Lock Ref S499

Aka Brooksmouth Lock. Electrically-operated lock – #27 – on the Salterhebble Branch of the Calder & Hebble Navigation.

It is one of a series of 3 locks – Salterhebble Top Lock, Salterhebble Middle Lock, and Salterhebble Bottom Lock - which replaced an earlier staircase of 1767.

See Canal Lock House, Salterhebble, Salterhebble Middle Lock and Salterhebble Top Lock

The Salterhebble branch Ref S1229

Aka Halifax Arm, Halifax Branch.

An extension of the Calder & Hebble Navigation from Salterhebble to Halifax was opened in 1828

See Farrar Mill Lane Aqueduct

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Salterhebble Bridge Ref S669

A bridge was mentioned in 1533 when John Waterhouse left 12d for

the amendynge of Salterhebble

It was mentioned again in 1637

Salterhebble Brook Ref S1551

Name given to the Hebble along part of its length at Salterhebble

Salterhebble canal basin Ref S701

The canal basin at Salterhebble served Halifax until the Salterhebble branch into the middle of Halifax was opened in 1828.

There is another basin further south where the Calder & Hebble Navigation joins the Salterhebble branch.

See Navigation Wharf, Halifax

Salterhebble Co-Op Ref S2820

Branch number 21 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in May 1872

Salterhebble Cotton Spinning Company Ref S2096

The company was registered in June 1865.

On 30th August 1886, their new mill was badly damaged by fire

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Salterhebble Cricket & Football Club Ref S1354

Recorded before the outbreak of World War I

Salterhebble Hill Ref S8

Salterhebble Liberal Club Ref S2225

Chapel Lane. Recorded in 1905

Salterhebble Lift Ref S281

In 1902, in order to avoid the steep Salterhebble Hill, a lift was proposed as a means of linking the trams from Halifax to Dudwell Lane – taking the passengers down the steep [1 in 9.69] hillside in the lift – and thence continuing by tram to West Vale.

J. H. Whitley visited the USA where similar lifts were in use.

The lift would have been powered by steam.

On 12th April 1901, Skircoat ratepayers protested against the construction of the lift. The project was abandoned after considerable ratepayer opposition, being condemned as an American fad

Salterhebble Lock: Lock-Keeper's Cottage Ref S3399

Salterhebble Locks Ref S3445

See Canal Lock House, Salterhebble

Salterhebble Middle Lock Ref S539

Lock #26 on the Salterhebble Branch of the Calder & Hebble Navigation.

Built in 1779.

It is one of a series of 3 locks – Salterhebble Top Lock, Salterhebble Middle Lock, and Salterhebble Bottom Lock - which replaced an earlier staircase of 1767.

See Canal Lock House, Salterhebble

Salterhebble Nursery Ref S2238

Landscape gardeners and florists. They were at 41 Crossley Hill, Huddersfield Road. [1905].

See Abraham Lee Conway

Salterhebble Police Station Ref S1636

Recorded in 1939, when it was at Dry Clough Lane, Halifax, and Police Sergeant John H. Oliver was living there

Salterhebble Post Office Ref S2291

Recorded in 1861. It was then at the same address as the business run by Samuel Haigh, grocer and provision dealer.

Recorded in 1874 and 1905 at 19 Salterhebble Hill. It was then at the same address as the business run by Willie Hodgson, stationer and newsagent

Salterhebble Rugby Football Club Ref S1088

Recorded in 1914

Salterhebble Top Lock Ref S493

Lock #25 on the Salterhebble Branch of the Calder & Hebble Navigation. Built in 1779.

It is one of a series of 3 locks – Salterhebble Top Lock, Salterhebble Middle Lock, and Salterhebble Bottom Lock - which replaced an earlier staircase of 1767.

The paddles are operated by a handspikes.

See Canal Lock House, Salterhebble, Salterhebble Bottom Lock and Salterhebble Middle Lock

Salterhebble Tunnel Ref S3290

A twin-bore tunnel which took the railway line from ? to Greetland

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Salterlea, Shibden Ref S471

Owned by John Northende in 1535. Subsequent owners included other members of the Northende family, Rev Richard Hooke, John Northende, and Edward Hanson

Salterlee House, Shibden Ref S1283

[18??-18??] He is recorded [1858, 1859 & 1877] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery

Robert Midgley [1851, 1861, 1865] – when it was known as Salterlee Farm
Greenwood Sunderland [1879]
John Arthur Thwaite [1891]
Samuel Green Webster [1891, 1893]
Caleb Parkinson [1935]

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Salters, Rev W. Ref S1642

Salterville, Halifax Ref S1126

Stafford Avenue / Skircoat Green Road.

19th century house.

It was later known as Brooklands.

Owners and tenants have included

It became a Nursing Home.

In 2003, it was demolished and 24 flats were built on the site

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Saltinstall, Gilbert Ref S541

[1560-1???] Son of John Saltinstall.

Born in Halifax.

He married Sybil Mylner [1555-1???].

Child: Mary [b 1580] who married William Speight

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jon Saltinstall

Saltinstall, John Ref S538

[1530-1???] Born in Halifax.

He married Gracia Oldfield [1530-1???].

Gracia was born in Halifax

Child: Gilbert

This & associated entries use material contributed by Jon Saltinstall

Saltmarshe, Christopher Ref S48

[17??-1852] Son of Philip Saltmarshe.

He was a member of a Committee supporting those affected by the Luddites [1813].

On 2nd June 1817, he married his cousin, Emma Rawson.

Children:

daughter
daughter
daughter
daughter
son
son

They lived in Royds' House.

The family had a woollen mill

Saltmarshe, Mrs Emma Ref S1164

Saltmarshe, Philip Ref S297

[17??-17??] In 17??, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Christopher Rawson.

Children:

Christopher
Philip

His family were partners in Rawson & Saltmarshe

Saltonstall Ref S10

District of Calderdale west of Sowerby Bridge, below Wainstalls, and a part of Warley.

The name is first mentioned in 1196, and is derived from salh [a willow] and tunstall, and means willow farmstead.

In the 13th century, Earl Warren was Lord of the Manor of Warley. He had vaccaries and a hunting lodge for his annual chase of deer and hare.

The Saltonstall surname originated here.

Watson records a rocking stone and various other remains here which he associated with Druidic practices.

See Lower Saltonstall Farm, Warley, Lower Saltonstall Hall, Warley, Upper Saltonstall Farm, Warley and Upper Saltonstall, Warley

Saltonstall ... Ref S69

The entries for people & families with the surname Saltonstall are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

See Miscellaneous Saltonstall items

Saltonstall Falls Ref S3240

Salts, John Ref S670

[1915-1944] Son of Gertrude (née Whittle) & Fred Salts who married in Burnley [q4/1908].

In [Q3] 1936, he married Jenny Louvain Cavanagh in Todmorden.

They lived in Todmorden.

During World War II, he served as a Petty Officer Air Mechanic with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Garuda.

He died 10th May 1944 (aged 29).

He was buried at Colombo (Liveramentu) Cemetery, Ceylon [Grave Ref 2 K 11].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Saltynstall, Isabella Ref S2874

[1515-1584] Or Isabel Saltonstall.

She was one of the last nuns at Kirklees Priory. She received a pension of 33/4d.

She came to live in Halifax.

In 1576, she was accused of calling Marjory, wife of Richard Hall

Gregory Waterhouse's whore

In retaliation, Hall called Isabella a whore. The judge found in Isabella's favour and fined Hall 50/- for his

vexatious accusation

Isabella was buried at Halifax Parish Church [25th May 1584] as

Isabell Saltonstall als Nune de Southourum

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Salute the Soldier Ref S939

A savings scheme of 1944.

In June, Brighouse raised £370,877 for the fund. A total of £3,042,565 was raised throughout Calderdale

Salvation Army Men's Hostel & Metropole Ref S328

Aka Bramwell House. Carlton Street, Halifax. Opened on 13th January 1908.

The building was sold in 1980.

It is now a restaurant, Milan's

Sam at Roddins, Mr Ref S534

[17??-18??] A highly-respected local character in Todmorden. He was in demand – and well-paid – as a master of ceremonies at weddings and other festivities.

He was the general factotum for Christopher Rawdon at Roddins, that is, Callis Mill, Charlestown. In the 1830, the mill burnt down and the Rawdons moved to Liverpool, leaving Mr Sam in charge

Question: Can anyone tell me more about Mr Sam? His real name?

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Sam Farrer's Hill, Barkisland Ref S460

Named for Samuel Farrer

Sam Robinson Hoyle Memorial Garden, West Vale Ref S690

Stands on the site of Stainland Road Methodist Church, West Vale at the junction of Saddleworth Road and Stainland Road. The garden and shelter were given by Mr and Mrs John Edmund Hoyle in memory of Sam Robinson Hoyle

Sammy Wood, Hipperholme Ref S847

A remnant of Brianscholes wood

Samples, Bryan Ref S751

[1893-1917] Son of George Samples.

Born in Liverpool.

He was a general labourer at flour mill [1911] / employed by Sowerby Bridge Co-operative Society Limited.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to the Dardanelles [3rd September 1915].

He was servant / batman to Captain John Joseph Horsfall.

He was killed in action in France [10th June 1917] (aged 24).

He was buried at Derry House Cemetery No 2, Heuvelland, Belgium [Grave Ref I A 8].

2 of his brothers also served in World War I.

His brother John died in World War II

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Samples, George Ref S823

[1870-1922] Born in Liverpool.

He was a labourer at a bedstead works [1911].

Around 1892, he married Ellen [1873-19??].

Ellen was born in Liverpool

Children:

Bryan
William Edward [b 1895] who worked at a bedstead works [1911]
George Frederick [b 1897] who was a washer at worsted mill [1911]
Mary Ellen [b 1899] who worked part-time in a worsted mill [1911]
Alice [b 1904]
Herbert [b 1907]
John

They lived at 32 Greenup's Terrace, Sowerby Bridge [1911].

Son Bryan died in World War I, and 2 other sons served in the War.

Son John died in World War II.

In all, 40 members of the family were in the Forces.

George died in Halifax in 1922 (aged 52)

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Samples, John Ref S1397

[1908-1940] Son of George Samples.

In [Q2] 1933, he married Mary Marshall in Halifax.

They lived in Halifax

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 229th Battery with the 58th Anti-Tank Regiment 58 Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 1st May 1940 (aged 32).

He is remembered on the Dunkirk Memorial, France [Grave Ref 14], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance. His brother Bryan died in World War I.

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Sampson, Gordon Ref S1866

[19??-] Journalist.

Son of Doris and Peter Sampson, licensees of the Black Bull, Brighouse.

In July 1959, he started working on the Brighouse Echo.

In the early 1960s, he joined the sports desk of the Halifax Courier.

He wrote articles on Halifax Speedway for the Halifax Courier, under the pen-name Red Shale

In 1981, he became associate editor of the Brighouse Echo.

In 1987, he became editor of the Brighouse Echo.

In the early 1990s, he became special features editor at the Courier.

In 19??, he became editor of the Calderdale News.

He retired in 2006

San Remo Club, Halifax Ref S3267

St James's Street. Recorded around 1960

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Sancto Bosco, Johannes de Ref S19

[1195-1256] Mathematician and astronomer born in Rastrick

See Wood

Sand House, Luddendenfoot Ref S800

Sowerby Lane. Late 17th / early 18th century laithe-house

Sandal Bowling Club, Hebden Bridge Ref S3091

Recorded in 1913, when the membership was 40

Sandall, William Ref S1416

[1852-1934] Born in Somercotes, Derbyshire.

He was a maltster / a foreman maltster employed by Samuel Webster's.

In 1873, he married Sabina Jesney [1849-1927] in Louth.

Sabina was born in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire

Children:

Louisa [1875-1950] who never married
William Robert

The couple moved from Lincolnshire to Halifax between 1891 & 1901.

They lived at 23 Broadley Hall, Ovenden [1901].

William died H 1934

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Sandall, William Robert Ref S1417

[1877-1958] Son of William Sandall.

Born in Louth, Lincolnshire.

He was a maltster employed by Samuel Webster's Brewery.

In 1898, he married (1) Mary Amanda Jones [1877-1901] in Halifax

Mary Amanda was born in Bradford

Children:

Robert William [1900-1949]
Edith [1901-1969] who married James E. Jeffcock

Mary Amanda died in 1901 - (possibly) in childbirth.

After her death, the children went to live with their grandparents Sabina & William Sandall at Broadley Hall.

In 1907, William Robert married (2) Annie Allinson [1885-1968] in Halifax.

Annie was born in Halifax

Children:

Louie [b 1908]
Ethel [b 1910]

They lived at

16 Boy Lane, Wheatley [1901]
16 Long Can, Ovenden Wood Road [1907]
18 Ovenden Wood Road, Halifax [1958]
102 Rye Lane, Pellon [1968]

William Robert died in Pellon [31st May 1958].

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [3 R 8]

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Sandbach, David Marshall Ref S1246

[1899-1947] Son of William Lacy Sandbach-Marshall.

In 1939, he married Florence Elsie Eastham in Brighton.

They lived at Moston by Chester.

David died at Arthington Nursing Home, Torquay [5th November 1947]

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Sandbach-Marshall, Annie Butterworth Ref S683

[1875-1965] Daughter of Phoebe [née Lacy] and William Henry Sandbach.

She never married.

After her father's death [7th July 1882], her mother married Abraham Marshall.

In 1921, she and her siblings adopted the surname Sandbach-Marshall by deed poll.

She lived at 16 Clarence Gate Gardens, Baker Street, London [1965].

She died at 12 Hornsey Lane, London [8th November 1965].

Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £4,746.

Probate was granted to Susie Barbara Handford Gask (spinster)

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Sandbach-Marshall, William Lacy Ref S782

[1870-1929] Son of William Henry Sandbach.

Born William Lacy Sandbach in Sale, Cheshire.

After his father's death [7th July 1882], his mother married Abraham Marshall.

In 1921, he and his siblings changed their surname by deed poll to Sandbach-Marshall (possibly a condition of inheritance) to associate themselves with Abraham Marshall.
This name change appears not to have applied to later generations

He was a director of W. L. Sandbach [1905].

In 1895, he married Sarah Cunliffe Mills [1872-1949].

Sarah came from Todmorden

Children:

Phoebe Lacy [1896-1985] who died in Burnley & Pendle
Annie Mildred [1897-1983] who never married and died in Burnley & Pendle
David Marshall
Sarah Hannah Lacy [1900-1977] who married William Crowther
Charles Frederick W. [1902-1922] who died in Todmorden
William Henry [1904-1951] who died on Hailsham, Sussex

They lived at

4 Byrom Street, Todmorden [1895-1900]
2 Woodlands Avenue, Todmorden [1900-1904]
Langfield House, Todmorden [1904-1941]

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Sandbach's: W. L. Sandbach & Company Ref S2051

Cotton manufacturers established by William Lacy Sandbach.

They were at

Hope Street Mill, Todmorden [1905, 1915, 1921]
Ridgefoot Mill, Todmorden [1914, 1921]
Anchor Mill Todmorden [1968]

See William Lacy Sandbach-Marshall

Sandbach, William Henry Ref S3642

[1844-1882] Born in Chorlton.

In 1869, he married Phoebe Lacy.

Phoebe Gertrude [1872-19??]
Annie Butterworth
Mary Edith [1877-1951] who became a noted theologian
William Lacy
Susie [b 1882]

They lived at Clarendon House, Sale, Cheshire.

William Henry died in Sale [7th July 1882].

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £16,649 1/9d.

The will was proved by his widow Phoebe.

In 1893, Phoebe married Abraham Marshall.

In 1921, the children adopted the surname Sandbach-Marshall by deed poll. This may have been a condition of their inheritance

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Sandbed Ref S49

Area of Todmorden

Sandbed Bridge, Charlestown Ref S765

The name of Mutterhole Bridge, Charlestown from the 1880s. The bridge was widened in 1830. The present bridge was rebuilt in the 1900s.

A boundary stone – marking the boundaries of the Rural District of Todmorden and the Borough of Todmorden – is listed

Sandbed Cottage, Hebden Bridge Ref S3111

Sandell, Harry Ref S3553

[18??-1???] Beerhouse keeper at the Barley Mow, Elland [1889].

Recorded in March 1889, when he suffered a severe scalp wound after falling from a tramcar on its way to Edgerton

Sanders & Bottomley Ref S3537

Cotton manufacturers at Elland. There was a fire at the mill on 8th December 1866

Sanders, Edwin Ref S1293

[1850-1878] Born in Wellington, Somerset.

He was a railway porter [1871].

In 1850, he married Sarah Ann.

Sarah Ann was born in Halifax

Children:

Frank [1870-1871] ‡
Edwin [1872] ‡
Frank [1877] ‡

The family lived at 17 Taylor Street, Halifax [1871].

Edwin died 8th April 1878 (aged 28) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3728] with the children (‡) & Victor Sanders [1903-1905]

Sarah Ann's burial place is not yet known

Sanders, Rev Francis Gundry Ref S594

[1838-1917] Son of Rev James Sanders.

Born in Lincolnshire.

He was vicar of St Saviour's, Brixton [1857]

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Sanders, Rev James Ref S702

[1799-1880] MA.

Or Saunders.

Born in Totnes, Devonshire.

He was educated at Queens' College Cambridge [1826] / ordained at Canterbury [1830] / curate at Silk Willoughby & Swarby, Lincolnshire [1841-1844] / curate / incumbent at Barton-on-Humber [1845-1847]. before becoming Perpetual Curate at Ripponden [1847-1873].

The present St Bartholomew's Church was built during his incumbency [1868].

He left to serve as minister at Guildford, Surrey / minister at Brixton, London.

He was a critic of the pew system in churches.

He married Margaret Harrison [1804-1873].

Margaret was born in Cheshire

Children:

Margaret Harrison [1835-1850]
Francis Gundry
Eleanor Ann [1840-1908]
Frederick William [1842-1869]

Margaret died 12th March 1873 (aged 69).

James died at the home of his son Francis in Brixton [8th December 1880] (aged 81).

Members of the family were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden: James [15th December 1880].

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at under £1,000.

His will was proved by his son Francis

Sanders, Thomas Richard Ref S785

[18??-19??] Wine & spirit merchant of Halifax.

In [Q1] 1878, he married Eliza Ann Smith [1853-1898] in Halifax

Sanderson, Charles Ref S8740

[1857-19??] Born in Cumberland.

He was a foreman pattern maker (hydraulics engineering) [1911].

Around 1887, he married Mary [1860-19??] from Lytham, Lancashire.

Children:

Eunice [b 1890] who was an elementary school teacher [1911]
Mary Lois [b 1892] who was an elementary school teacher [1911]
Annie [b 1894]
Grace [b 1898]

They lived at 117 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was brother-in-law Alexander Duncan [aged 47] (joiner)

Sanderson, Charles Henry Ref S1149

[1881-1935] Born in Bradford.

He was a cattle dealer [1911].

Around 7th December 1907, he married Sarah Ann Maud [1887-1952] at Saint Mary the Virgin, Illingworth.

Sarah Ann was born in Oxenhope, the niece of Sarah Ann Crabtree who married Ayrton Hey

Child: Cyril [b 1910]

They lived at Balkram Edge Farm, Mount Tabor [1911].

Charles Henry died 7th February 1935 (aged 54).

Sarah Ann died 13th December 1952 (aged 65).

The couple were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden (Grave Ref: C2) with Ayrton Hey

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Sanderson, Johannes Ref S2386

[16??-17??] Curate at Sowerby Bridge [1701]

Sanderson, John Ref S1302

[18??-1918] He was a cashier with Charles Cain, Son & Greenwood.

He married Unknown.

They lived at Savile Park Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry [September 1916], and he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the King's Shropshire Light Infantry.

He died 26th March 1918.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sanderson, Louis Ref S1402

[1886-19??] Son of William Sanderson, bleacher.

He was a miner of Haigh [1910].

On 16th July 1910, he married Jane Cherry at Darton, Yorkshire.

Jane was the daughter of Thomas Cherry

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Sanderson, Mr Ref S1834

[17??-18??] Partner in Buckley & Sanderson

Sanderson, Robert Ref S5760

[18??-1???] Of Todmorden.

On 5th May 1863, the theft of two brass candlesticks, the property of Robert Barker, landlord of the British Queen, Todmorden, took place. The thief was a local man, Robert Sanderson, who ran off with the candlesticks, but was caught in Bacup by PC Turner, to whom he confessed the theft.

Sanderson was committed for trial when the case was heard at the Magistrates office

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Sanderson, William Ref S1619

[18??-19??] He was churchwarden at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd [1902-1905]

Sanderson, Rev William Ref S1004

[1803-1874] Born in Harswell, Yorkshire.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1839]

Sandford, Rev Edward Ref S419

[1818-1878] Son of Frances and Rev Humphrey Sandford.

Born in Shrewsbury.

He was educated at St John's College Cambridge, a solicitor of the Court of Chancery, an attorney of the Court of the Queen's Bench, ordained at Lichfield, and served at Shrewsbury before becoming Curate at Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax [1847-1851] and Perpetual Curate at Elland [1853-1872] In 1872, he left to serve at Grandborough, Warwickshire and Denford, Northamptonshire.

On 20th September 1848, he married Mary Armitage [1815-1898].

Mary, from Almondbury, was the 6th daughter of Joseph Armitage of Milnsbridge House

Child: Emily [d 1857] who died aged 18 months

Members of the family were buried at Elland Parish Church

Edward died 18th December 1879 (aged 61).

Mary died at Leamington [15th February 1898] (aged 83) and was buried there

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Sandford, Rev Francis Philip Ref S1274

[1862-1948] Born in Atherton, Lancashire.

He was at Dewsbury [1911] before becoming Curate at Luddenden [1918] and Vicar of Barkisland [1919-1936]

In 1884, he married Jane Hill [1861-1936] from Fyldesley, Lancashire, in Leigh, Lancashire.

Child: Elsie Rowland [b 1889]

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland

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Sandford Photographers Ref S3306

Photographer at 28 King Cross Street, Halifax [1915]

Sandhole House, Walsden Ref S3375

Woodbottom.

Owners and tenants have included

John Walton [1770s]

Sandholme Ref S192

Area of Langfield, Todmorden

Sandholme Iron Company Limited Ref S2062

Todmorden engineers and iron founders [1905, 1921]

See Sandholme Iron Works, Todmorden

Sandhome Rope Walk, Todmorden Ref S898

Martha, Sarah & John Clegg. carried on their rope-making business here.

Jonas Clegg joined the business

Sandie, Robert William Ref S831

[1873-1931] Son of William Sandie.

Born in Halifax.

He was a printer's apprentice [1891] / a linotype operator [1901] / landlord of the Grand View, Lee Mount [1905, 1911, 1917] / landlord of the Old Cock, Southgate [1917-1931].

In [Q3] 1897, he married Annie Turner [1874-19??] in Halifax.

Annie was born in Halifax

Child: Donald [b 1910]

The 1911 census shows that they had had 2 children of whom 1 was still alive at that time.

They lived at 8 Wallace Street, Halifax [1901].

Robert died at the Old Cock [9th June 1931] (aged 57)

Sandie, William Ref S839

[1834-1???] Born in Scotland.

He was a coach painter [1881, 1891].

Around 1865, he married Catherine [1829-1???].

Catherine was born in Scotland

Children:

David [b 1861] who was a coach body maker [1881]

Isabel [b 1865] who was a worsted spinner [1881], a dress maker [1891]

Helen [b 1867] who was a worsted spinner [1881], a coating weaver [1891]

Mary K. [b 1870] who was a dress maker's assistant [1891]

Robert William

They lived at

4 Bond Court, Halifax [1881]
14 New Bond Street, Halifax [1891]

Sandiford, Sam Ref S997

[1869-1950] Son of James Sandiford, printer.

Born in Rochdale.

He was a wire drawer of Industrial Street, Brighouse [1895] / a thick wire drawer [1901, 1911].

In 1895, he married Sarah Lockwood [1875-1932] at St Thomas's Church, Bradley.

Sarah was born in Bradley.
Her father was not recorded on the marriage documents

Children:

Sydney
Stanley [b 1899]
Gertrude [b 1902]
Irvine [b 1908]

They lived at

36 Shroggs Terrace, Halifax [1901]
40 Shroggs Terrace, Halifax [1911, 1917]

Sam & Sarah died in Halifax

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Sandiford, Sydney Ref S1245

[1896-1917] Son of Sam Sandiford.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist Chapel, Halifax & Sunday School / a woollen roving frame doffer [1911] / employed by Roscoe & Cockcroft.

During World War I, he enlisted [20th May 1915], and he served as a Gunner with D Battery 175th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He was a member of the battery staff of telephonists, and was patrolling the telephone wires connecting the battery with the observing station, when he and a senior NCO were killed instantaneously [24th July 1917] (aged 21). by a German shell which burst between them.

He was buried at Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I L 3].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Salem United Methodist Chapel

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Sands Farm, Luddendenfoot Ref S1341

Stands above Boulderclough

Sands Lock, Todmorden Ref S551

Lock #32 on the Rochdale Canal. It has a double set of bottom gates to take the 57½ ft long vessels of the Calder & Hebble Canal

Sandstone Ref S104

See Clay, Coal, Galliard, Donkey stone, Flags, Elland stone, Millstone grit, and York stone

Sandwell, John Bell Ref S602

[1848-1???] Born in Lancaster.

In [Q3] 1869, he married Elizabeth Oddy in Halifax.

Elizabeth was born in Halifax

Children:

Mary Sandwell [b 1873] who was a worsted operative [1891]
Bates Sandwell [b 1876] who was a wire drawer [1891]
Alice Sandwell [b 1879] who was a worsted operative [1891]

In 1881, Elizabeth married (2) William Gledhill

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Sandyfoot Clough, Barkisland Ref S3239

Sanger, J. Edgar Ref S1528

[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor with Hirst, Whitley & Akeroyd [1934].

He qualified in December 1913

Sanger's Monster Fête Ref S1291

The Bradford Daily Telegraph [Friday 25th July 1874] advertised

Sanger's Monster Fete, Bell Hall Road, Halifax, near Savile Park.
Wednesday & Thursday 5th & 6th August.
Monster Fete and Great Celebrations in honour of the marriage of H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh, on which occasion Messrs Sanger will provide a Gigantic Display Company and Stud numbering 7OO will take part in this never-to-be-forgotten exhibition.
The Grand Procession with magnificent Stud of horses and Gorgeous carriages.
The Great Hippo-Dramatic Spectacle, from Sanger's Grand National Amphitheatre – Lady Godiva – 170 magnificent Horses and Ponies – a team of Good Horses, Camels, Dromedaries, Elephants and to strengthen the already powerful troupe Captain R. Metcalfe and Dr Ross will ascend in a Real Balloon, the largest ever manufactured in this or any other country.
In addition Mr Paine, the Great Pyrotechnist, will give his Grand PYROTECHNIC DISPLAY entitled The Siege of Paris.
There will be a Grand Tournament entitled
The Field of the Cloth of Gold

Six Grand Military Bands,
A Stag Hunt with a pack of fifty hounds and a Real Stag. The Paris Quadrilles danced by eight magnificent cream coloured horses.
7 hours programme.
There will be a number of large marquees affording accommodation from rain for 7,000 people

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Sankey, Mary Ref S834

[18??-1???] Daughter of R. N. Sankey of Ludlow. In 1853, she became the second wife of Jeremiah Stansfield Rawson

Sansom, George Ref S1462

[1887-1915] Son of Alice & George Sansom of Bury St Edmund's, Suffolk.

In [Q3] 1910, he married Bertha Fisher in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 18th March 1915 (aged 28).

He is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, France [Grave Ref 9 & 10], and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.

In [Q3] 1916, Bertha married Mr Sharp in Halifax.

They lived at 15 Charlotte Street, Sowerby Bridge

Sapling Grove, Halifax Ref S1824

Master Lane.

Mentioned in Newspaper Cuttings [1872]

Owners and tenants of the house have included

The Saplings, Halifax Ref S2754

Birdcage Lane, Savile Park.

House built around 1934.

Owners and tenants have included

Samuel Hodgson [1930s]

Sargeant, Anthony Ref S3679

[1???-1???] He married Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Benjamin Norcliffe.

Children:

David
Victoria
Judith

In 1957, he joined his father-in-law in R. & D. Norcliffe.

He was sole proprietor of the business after Benjamin Norcliffe's death.

In 1986, David and Victoria joined the business

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Sargent, Rev Richard John Ref S1622

[1822-1906] Born in Plymouth, Devon.

He was educated at the Western College, Plymouth and served at Bangalore and Billericay before becoming Minister at Sowerby Congregational Church [December 1865].

He married Sophia Harriet [1832-1900].

Sophia Harriet was born in India

In July 1872, he took charge of Ponders End Chapel, London.

They lived at 2 River Front, Enfield, Middlesex [1900].

Sophia Harriet died 4th June 1900.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £630 2/9d.

Probate was granted to her husband

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Sarker, Rebecca Ref S749

[1975-] Halifax-born actress. She has appeared on several TV rôles

Sarratt, Arthur Ref S926

[1831-1871] A bricklayer at Saville's Brick Works, Siddal.

On 20th September 1871, he was erecting a chimney at the works when 4 bricks fell on his head. He died before reaching Halifax Infirmary

Sartin, Ronald John Nicholas Ref S936

[1909-1989] MC.

In 1946, he married Mildred Agnes Bedley [1909-1988] in Andover, Hampshire.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant then Lieutenant with the Royal Engineers / a demolitions instructor with the Oriental Mission SOE in Singapore.

He was awarded the Military Cross for service in Malaya [1942].

He survived the War.

Mildred Agnes died 25th July 1988 (aged 79).

Ronald John died 24th November 1989 (aged 80).

The couple were buried at Warley Town Cemetery

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Sarvent, Rev George Ref S1655

[1811-1887] Born in Bethnal Green, London.

He was a cabinet maker [1835, 1841] / a preacher at Boothtown Methodist Church, Grantham Road [1861] / a Methodist circuit minister [1862] / a united Methodist minister for church [1871].

He is recorded [1861] when he performed interments at Lister Lane Cemetery.

On 21st April 1833, he married (1) Frances Brown [1811-1859] in Bethnal Green.

Children:

George [b 1835]
William [b 1840] who was a joiner [1861]
Frances [b 1843]
James [b 1847] who was a commercial book keeper living in Bradford [1871], a Methodist minister [1881, 1891, 1911]

Frances died in Halifax [Q1 1859].

In [Q4] 1860, he married (2) Martha Mills [1821-1879] in Halifax.

Martha was born in Harrogate

The family lived at

24 Seymour Place, Marylebone, London [1841]
14 Clarence Street, Halifax [1861]
Fir Trees, Spotland, Rochdale [1871]

A Martha Sarvent died in West Bromwich [Q1 1879] (aged 57).

A George Sarvent died in Haslingden [Q3 1887] (aged 77)

The Satchel Ref S422

Halifax schools' newspaper. Thomas William Hanson wrote a series of articles for the paper, and these were published as The Story of Old Halifax in 1920

Satchwell, James Ref S3406

[1???-18??] A tailor in Halifax.

In 1836, he married Susan Barraclough in Halifax.

Susan was the daughter of Rev David Barraclough

Child: Eliza [1837-1907]

In 1841, the family were living with Sarah's parents at Wade Street, Halifax.

In 1851, Eliza (a book stitcher receiving alms) was living with her widowed grandmother Sarah Barraclough at 8 Upper Wesley Street, Halifax

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Satchwell, Joseph William Ref S1336

[1893-1918] Born in Dewsbury.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 4th November 1918.

He was buried at Englefontaine British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref A 48].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sattonstall Ref S660

A spelling of the name Saltonstall

Saul, Albert Ref S1097

[1886-1973] He was landlord of the Queen Hotel, Ripponden [1929-1932]

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Saull, James Ref S1557

[1798-1842] He was a cooper by trade.

On 5th April 1821, he married Mary Ann Eagles [1798-1874] at St Matthew's Church, Bethnal Green, London.

Mary Ann was born in Bethnal Green

Child: Mary Ann [1824-1901] who was a mistress of National School [1851]

James died in Bethnal Green in 1842.

Mary Ann and her daughter lived at 2 Parliament Street, Halifax [1851].

They moved to Poynton, Cheshire [sometime before 1861] where the daughter was again a school mistress

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Saunder Clough, Todmorden Ref S1638

Stream and valley at Dulesgate.

Traces of mediæval iron-working have been found here .

It has been suggested that the name is a corruption of Cinder Clough.

There was a house of the same name. This has been demolished

Saunders, Keay Ref S1386

[1888-1918] Son of Mary Jane (née Smith) [1863-1921] & Robert Saunders [1857-1932].

Born in Brighouse.

In [Q1] 1911, he married Elsie Ashton in Halifax.

They lived at Wood Bottom Lane, Hove Edge, Brighouse.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 12th/13th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died 29th May 1918.

He was buried at Étaples Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref XXXIII A 11A].

Elsie married Frank Pearson.

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Saunders, Percy Ref S1529

[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor [1934].

He qualified in February 1899.

On 5th April 1911, he was appointed Town Clerk of Halifax

Saunders, Samuel Ref S3498

[17??-17??] Wire-walking entertainer. He visited Halifax in 1766 and performed at the New Theatre in White Lion Yard, Halifax

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Saunderson, John Whitehead Ref S849

[1887-19??] Son of Robert Saunderson, labourer.

Born in Cambridge.

He was an overlooker of St Mark's Street [1910] / an overlooker worsted spinning [1911].

In 1910, he married Mary Alice Ellwood at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.

Mary Alice was the daughter of Willie Ellwood.
She was a worsted comb minder [1911]

They lived at

5 Haighs Terrace, Halifax [1911]
43 Penn Street, Halifax [1917]

Living with them [in 1911] was Mary Alice's sister Henrietta (worsted finisher)

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Sausage Sarah Ref S322

See Bow Window, Brighouse

Savage & Norton Ref S2471

Boiler makers at Waterside, Halifax [1875].

They were mentioned when one of their boilers exploded in 1879 killing John Pritchard and 5 employees of Balme & Pritchard Limited

Savage Centre, Elland Ref S11

See Harold Savage Hall, Elland

Savage, Harold Ref S21

[19??-19??] He was associated with the Boys' Brigade company at Elland Wesley. He was Captain of the Brigade 1910-1949.

The Harold Savage Hall, Elland was named for him

Savage, Canon Henry Edwin Ref S983

[18??-19??] He served at South Shields before becoming Vicar of Halifax (at a gross annual stipend of £1908) in 1904.

He was said to be

a man of wide culture, a fine preacher and a good organiser ... a High Churchman of broad views, the author of a valuable work on pastoral visitation, an authority on historical matters, and an antiquary

He lived at The Vicarage, Well Head [1905].

In 1909, he left to become Dean of Lichfield

Savage, James Ref S3652

[1822-1883] Born in Scarborough.

He was an umbrella maker [1851] / lodging house keeper at the Licensed lodging house, 4 Causeway, Halifax [1861] / landlord of the Britannia Inn, Halifax [1883].

In [Q3] 1843, he married Sarah Lyons [1823-1???] in Halifax.

Sarah was born in Oldham, Lancashire

Children:

William
Sarah Ann [b 1852]
John [b 1855]
Philip [b 1858]
Emma [b 1860]

They lived at 12 Cat Fold, Halifax [1851].

He died 27th January 1883 (aged 61).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [Grave Ref: K 73 C].

Sarah took over at the Britannia Inn [1887]

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Savage, Terence James Ref S976

[1921-1942] Son of Elizabeth Ellen & Frederick William Savage of Sowerby Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 7th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 27th April 1942 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 93], and on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Savage, William Ref S3651

[1843-1902] Son of James Savage.

Born in Halifax.

He was a tin plate worker [1861] / an iron & salt dealer [1871] / landlord of the Britannia Inn, Halifax [1881] / an iron merchant [1881, 1891] / a broker (?) [1892] / a scrap iron dealer [1901].

In 1867, he married Elizabeth Lloyd [1847-1897] in Halifax.

Elizabeth was born in Hull

Children:

Arthur [1868-3rd September 1906] who was assistant to father [1891] ‡
Elizabeth [1870-1942] who married John Henry Broadbent
Harry who died 11th May 1877 (aged 18 months) ‡

They lived at

the Licensed lodging house, 4 Causeway, Halifax
5 Causeway, Halifax [1891, 1901]

Elizabeth died 18th June 1897 (aged 50).

Living with the widowed William [in 1901] were daughter Elizabeth (Lily) and her children.

William died 15th August 1902 (aged 59).

The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1262] with daughter Elizabeth & grandson Horace Broadbent

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Savage's: William Savage & Son Ref S2279

Metal brokers at 18 Mulcture Hall Road, Halifax [1905]

Savatard, Louis Charles Arthur Ref S521

[1874-1962] Born in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

He had a distinguished career in medicine as a dermatologist, lecturer, researcher, and received numerous honours during his lifetime.

On 10th December 1925, he married Judith Ormerod in Whiteshill, Stroud.

Judith was the daughter of George Frederick Ormerod.
She had a similar distinguished medical career to her husband. She studied at the London School of Medicine for women, was house surgeon at Manchester & Salford Hospital for skin diseases. She was a member of Manchester Dermatological Society, and was in general practice also in Manchester

Children:

Janet [b 1926]
George Warner [b 1928]
Sheila [b 1930]

The children were all born in Bucklow, Cheshire.

Louis died in Altrincham, Cheshire [Q1 1962].

Judith died in the Forest of Dean [Q3 1976]

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Savery & Butterworth Ref S415

Woollen manufacturers at Brighouse.

Partners included F. P. Savery, F. Butterworth and G. M. Butterworth.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1871

Savile ... Ref S47

The entries for people & families with the surname Savile are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Savile Bowling Club, Hebden Bridge Ref S3090

Recorded in 1913, when the membership was 100.

See Arthur Crabtree Trophy

Savile Bridge, Elland Ref S3150

Aka Tag Lock Bridge

Savile Close, Halifax Ref S349

Savile Park Road. May have been known as Bull Close.

Owners and tenants have included

In the 1940s/1950s, it became a nurses' training school for Halifax General Hospital.

See Bull Close Lane, Halifax

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Savile Crescent, Halifax Ref S3463

Property at 15-35 Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

#25 Mrs Elizabeth Holmes [1911]

Savile Dene, Halifax Ref S3005

3 Savile Road, Halifax. Early 18th century house

Savile Field, Balmoral Place Ref S3578

The house at 19 Balmoral Place, Halifax.

Owners and tenants have included

Joseph Collinson [1911, 1936]
Edward Whiteley Collinson [1935, 1949]

Savile Field, Halifax Ref S2989

House in Savile Road, Halifax.

See Savile Field, Balmoral Place

Savile Fountain Ref S2934

Savile Garth, Halifax Ref S1607

House which stands at the junction of Harrison Road & St John's Lane.

Recorded in 1925

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Savile Green, Halifax Ref S486

Oxford Road. The house was formerly known as Upper Calico Hall.

It was partially rebuilt in 1803.

Owners and tenants have included

John Royds [1765] before he built Royds' House
John Rhodes [1803] who extended the building

In 1870, Rev Charles Musgrave sold the earlier vicarage – which stood opposite Halifax Parish Church – and its extensive grounds to the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway and the Leeds, Bradford & Halifax Railway company, and the vicarage moved to Savile Green which had been bought by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners.

In 1938, a developer bought the property and the land from the Church and built houses on the site of Savile Green

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Savile Green, Halifax Ref S613

18th century house on Savile Road.

This appears to be a single house at Number 2 Savile Road, 4 separate dwellings [1891] and 5 dwellings [1901, 1911].

See Savile House, Halifax

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Savile Grove, Halifax Ref S781

Recorded in 1854 as the part of Savile Road which joins Harrison Road.

It stood next to Kirby Leas, Halifax.

Owners and tenants have included

James Bowman [1884]
William Crabtree [1933, 1934]

Savile Hall, Halifax Ref S22

The original building was erected in 1726 and faced on to, what is now, Savile Park Road.

The property has been a private house and schools.

See Edward Akroyd

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Savile Hall Tennis Club Ref S763

Recorded around 1911, when Eric Aked was a member

Savile Heath, Halifax Ref S339

Manor Heath Road. An Obituary for Thomas Whitaker wrote that Savile Heath was built for him and occupied by him until he retired to Burley-in-Wharfedale.

Owners and tenants have included

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Savile House, Halifax Ref S2981

House on Savile Road.

Appears on 19th century sources as a vicarage.

Owners and tenants have included

George Appleyard [1891]
Miss Thomson L. McLaren [1936]

Savile's: J. Savile & Company Ref S1992

Stone quarrying company at Whitegate, Siddal [1800]

Savile's Law, Wadsworth Ref S601

A cairn which marks the boundary of Wadsworth. Sir George Savile was the lord of the Manor of Wadsworth

Savile Lawn, Halifax Ref S3464

House on Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Ernest Hatton Hill [1905]

Savile Lea, Halifax Ref S609

House on Savile Road / Love Lane.

Built around 1865.

Owners and tenants have included

The house was demolished around 1986.

A bath house – still standing – was built in the grounds in the 19th century

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Savile Lodge, Halifax Ref S589

House on Savile Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Savile's Lowe, Midgley Moor Ref S24

A boundary marker near Churn Milk Joan

Savile Mount, Halifax Ref S3462

45-55 Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

#45 Mrs Charlotte Hannah Gaukroger [1896]
#45 Emma Jane Gaukroger [1901]
#51 Henry Raphael Oddy [1901, 1922]

Savile [No 1231] Masonic Lodge Ref S3072

Masonic Lodge at Elland / West Vale.

Formed in 1868.

New premises were opened on 2nd December 1926 by Lord Lascelles at West Vale.

They met on the first Thursday of the month.

The Lodge is recorded at

Officers of the Lodge have included

F. Longthorne – Master [1937]
Arthur William Law – Worshipful Master

See John Richard Kershaw, Alfred Ernest Mander and Ben Naylor

Savile Park Co-Op Ref S2821

Branch number 25 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in July 1882

Savile Park Cycling Club Ref S1469

Established in 18??

Savile Park, Halifax Ref S1360

Aka Savile Park Recreation Ground, Skircoat Moor, Halifax Moor, Skircoat Common, and The Moor - is an open space of about 73 acres lying just east of Crossley-Heath School

See Savile Park Road, Halifax

Savile Park Lodge, Halifax Ref S3032

In 1879, it was decided to build a lodge on the Moor – Savile Park Recreation Ground – for use as a refreshment house.

Local freeholders objected, on the grounds that it was against the principles governing Savile Park, but they backed down and the building was constructed in 1880.

J. T. Henson was the architect.

Because of its position, the Lodge is known locally as The Halfway House.

See Richard Horsfall

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Savile Park Plate Ref S1434

See Halifax & Caldervale Agricultural, Steeplechase & Racing Company Limited

Savile Park Racing Ref S1515

There was horse-racing at Savile Park, Halifax from around 1738

Savile Park Recreation Ground Ref S1493

Savile-Pilkington dispute Ref S3140

A long-running 15th century dispute between the Savile family and their kinsmen, the Stansfields, on one side, versus the Pilkingtons on the other.

Some of the people involved came from outside Calderdale, but the dispute appears to have originated in Calderdale. The incident brought it to a head occurred in Elland in April 1478, and led to a battle on Skircoat Moor involving over 800 men

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Savile Place, Halifax Ref S2973

21 Savile Road.

Late 18th century 3-storey building.

There are wings at the east and the west ends.

Owners and tenants have included

It has been converted into apartments

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Savile Royd, Halifax Ref S389

A detached villa which stood at the corner of Savile Park Road and Rothwell Road, just west of Bull Close.

The plans for its construction were approved by Halifax Town Council on 4th December 1866. The applicant was J. Smith and the architect was John Hogg.

The house had extensive gardens stretching down to the bottom of the Shaw Syke valley.

The house was demolished [before 1935] when the Richardsons built the Savile Royd and Rothwell Drive estates in their distinctive style.

The outbuildings survive and it appears that some of the stone and architectural features of the house – window and door frames – were re-used in the building of the four houses which front Savile Park Road and in kerbs and gardens around the estate. Parts of the rockery also survive

Owners and tenants have included

Samuel Porter [1881]
Savile Royd, Halifax [1930]

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Savile-Stansfield Feud Ref S3340

Saville, George Ref S1208

[18??-1???] Son of Jonas Saville.

He married Hannah.

Child: Lewis [1840-1862] who was buried with his Saville grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4538]

Saville, George Ref S1251

[1803-1872] Born in Manchester [23rd November 1803].

He was a shoe maker [1851] / a boot maker [1861] / a cordwainer [1871].

Around 1826, he married Hannah [1804-1859].

Hannah was born in Erringden [7th April 1804]

Children:

Robert [23rd May 1825-21st January 1866] who was a shoe maker [1851] who was buried with his parents
George [b 1832] who was a shoe maker [1851], a cordwainer [1871]
Alfred [11th August 1836-16th February 1877] who was a shoe maker [1851] & was buried with his parents
Lewis [b 1841] who was a boot maker [1861]
Ruth [b 1845] who was a pupil-teacher [1861]
Harriet [b 1854]

They lived at

8 James's Street, Halifax [1851, 1861]
3 James's Street, Halifax [1871]

Hannah died 4th May 1859.

Living with the widowed George [in 1861] was George's brother Joseph Saville [b 1814] (boot maker).

Living with them [in 1871] was granddaughter Harriet Saville [b 1855] (weaver).

George died 9th January 1872.

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4300] with Fred, son of Jonas Saville

Saville, Jonas Ref S870

[1781-1845]

He married Sarah [1780-1849].

Children:

Mary [1806-1864] who never married & was buried with her parents

Harriet [b 1811]

Joseph
George
Hannah [b 1821]
Job [b 1821]

They lived at John Street, Halifax [1841]

Jonas died 5th May 1845 (aged 64).

Sarah died 17th October 1849 (aged 69).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4538] with Betty [1787-1853] wife of Samuel Haigh,

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Saville, Jonas Ref S984

[18??-1???]

He married Sarah.

Child: Frederick [1863-1870] who was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4300] with George Saville

Saville, Jonathan Ref S269

[1759-1842] Born in Bradford.

He was orphaned and worked as a worsted spinner and miner in Denholme. He was crippled following a childhood accident, and walked with crutches for the rest of his life. He was admitted to the workhouse, where he learned to read.

In 1782, he moved to Halifax to work as a spinner and weaver for John Swaine at Cross Hills. He lived in a Lightcliffe for a time.

In 1785, he married Mary Milnes.

He became a Wesleyan Methodist, having been influenced by Mr Benson and by Robert Emmett. He was a popular preacher.

Around 1800, at his suggestion, he and others became recruiting serjeants, holding prayer meetings and classes in those parts of the district where there were no Methodist chapels, including Blackshawhead, Luddenden and Southowram. He is said to have walked up to 40 miles in one day to preach.

His memoirs and autobiography give details of life and Methodism in the district in the 18th/19th century

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Saville, Jonathan Ref S810

[18??-18??] Recorded in September 1871, when he had a brick works at Siddal

Saville, Jonathan Ref S1706

[1820-1881] He was a gentleman.

On 25th December 1836, he married Mary Ann Wood [1814-1867] in Halifax.

Child: Charlotte [1835-1867]

They lived at Ovenden / Southowram / Ripponden.

Mary Ann died 18th October 1867 (aged 53).

Jonathan died 3rd February 1881 (aged 61).

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2466] with Elizabeth Saville [1818-1883]

Saville, Joseph Ref S1579

[18??-1???] He was a chemist [1875] / an operative chemist [1878, 1884].

In [Q2] 1873, he married Betsy Jane Brown in Halifax.

Children:

Annie [bapt 2nd May 1875]
Maud [bapt 3rd February 1878]
Ada [bapt 7th September 1884]

They lived at

White Hall, Hipperholme [1875, 1878]
Wyke Bank, Wyke [1884]

Saville, Joseph Ref S822

[1814-1???] (Possibly) son of Jonas Saville.

In March 1841, Joseph, George Dawtrey & Alexander Mackay were charged with having feloniously assaulted James Farrar.

All three men were convicted at York [6th March 1841], and sentenced to be transported for fifteen years

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Saville, Joseph Ref S9780

[1828-1872] Born in Horbury.

He was a stone miner [1848].

On 5th December 1848, he married Mary Ann Bennett [1828-1898] in Dewsbury.

Mary Ann was born in Horbury

Children:

Elizabeth [1849-1852] who died aged 2 years & 2 months ‡
Jane [b 1851]
Sarah [1853-1854] who died aged 1 year & 3 months ‡
Thomas [1854-1917]

Joseph died in 1872.

Mary Ann died in 1898.

The couple & other members of the family (‡) were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [Grave Ref: F49]

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Saville, Lawson Ref S1723

[18??-1???] In 1868, he established a wholesale & retail business dealing in pianos and musical instruments in Pellon Lane, Halifax.

He later moved to Crossley Street, then to 9 Northgate, and in 1891, he moved to India Buildings, Halifax. His son Lawson, established a branch of the business in Bradford.

In 1875, he bought a piano manufacturing business in London

Saville, Lawson Ref S1724

[18??-19??] Son of Lawson Saville.

He was an organist at Square Congregational Church.

He established a branch of the family business in Godwin Street, Bradford

Saville, Lawson Ref S235

[1842-1903] Born 26th July 1842.

In [Q3] 1864, he married Eliza Wilkinson [1842-1918] in Halifax.

Children:

Lena Annie [1869-1870]
Edgar John [1874-1882]
Harry [1875-1877]
Louis Charles [1876-1877]

They lived at

Clifton Road, Halifax [1903]
40 Cheltenham Place, Halifax [1918]

Lawson died 18th November 1903.

Eliza died 25th July 1918.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [2/AA16]

Saville Machine Tool Company Ref S2411

Established in 1972 by a group of workers from several local engineering firms, including Churchill-Redman. They had business at Jasper Street, Queens Road, Halifax. They were bought out by ? in 1986.

See Machine Tool Makers

Saville, Thomas Ref S1700

[1876-1956] Born in Halifax [11th April 1876].

He was a warp tyer (carpet weaving) [1901] / a carpet weaver [1911].

In [Q1] 1899, he married Ada Ann Payne [1878-19??] in Halifax.

Ada Ann was born in Halifax, the daughter of William Payne

Children:

Annie [b 1900]
Lewis John [b 1902]
Edgar [b 1905]
Sophia [b 1909]
Herbert [b 1911]
George [b 1911]

The 1911 census shows that they had had 7 children of whom 6 were still alive at that time.

The family lived at

16 Lorne Street, Halifax [1901]
31 Back Raglan Street, Halifax [1911]
26 Penn Street, Halifax [1939]

Ada Ann died 27th November 1918 (aged 41), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1302] with her parents.

Thomas died in Halifax [Q2 1956 or Q4 1957]

Precise details of his death / burial place are not yet known

Saville, William Ref S150

[1809-1835] Of Stainland.

He married Mary [1804-1838].

Child: Ebenezer [1834-29th January 1849]

William died 8th July 1835 (aged 26).

Mary died 18th June 1838 (aged 34).

Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S1/50]

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Saville, William Ref S73

[1856-1919] Born in Stainland.

He was a pot maker [1891] / an earthenware pot maker [1911].

In [Q2] 1884, he married Sabina Sykes [1860-1941] in Halifax.

Children:

Joseph [b 1886] who was a bookkeeper (woollen & worsted manufacturer) [1911]
Lawrence [b 1892] who was a bookkeeper (cloth merchant) [1911]

They lived at Crossfield Terrace, Stainland [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was brother-in-law Willie Hirst [b 1858] (cloth finisher).

William died 8th June 1919 (aged 63).

Sabina died 22nd March 1941 (aged 81).

The couple were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/475]

Savonius, Sigurd Johannes Ref S2922

[1885-1931] Finnish inventor and industrialist. He invented the Savonius Wind Turbine for converting wind power into rotation.

In 1912, he married Mary, daughter of John Appleyard.

Children:

Moira [1914-1996] who married Leonard Hugh Newman
Anthony [1915-1940]
Ann Marie [b 1918]
Mark [b 1920]
Elisabeth [b 1922]
Klas [b 1923]
Henrietta [1925-1960]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Annie Appleyard

Savoy Buildings, Brighouse Ref S3633

Another name for Brighouse Civic Hall

Savoy Cinema, Brighouse Ref S241

Aka The Bug Hut, The Bug Hutch.

Brighouse Civic Hall was used for film shows and was known as the Savoy around 1900.

Ambrose Broomhead was Manager at the cinema and was popularly known as The Sheriff.

The cinema closed in July 1959

This & associated entries use material contributed by Dave Van De Gevel, Paul Hartley & Chris Helme

Savoyards Appreciation Society Ref S2962

Halifax operatic society specialising in the operas of Gilbert & Sullivan.

See John Reed

Saw Gill, Ripponden Ref S868

A Mesolithic site

Saw Hill Farm, Triangle Ref S807

Mid 19th century cottages and outbuildings, built for Mrs Stansfield of Thorpe House

Sawdon, Berriman Ref S877

[1880-1943] Son of Berriman Sawdon, mechanic.

He was a soldier [1906] / a carter of Diamond Street, Bradford [1914].

On 29th September 1906, he married (1) Laura Walshaw [1881-19??] at Christ Church, Pellon

Laura, of 39 Brackenbed Lane, was born in Sowerby Bridge, the daughter of Tom Walshaw, gardener.
She was a twister [1906]

In 1914, he married (2) Mary Ann Crabtree at Bradford Cathedral.

Mary Ann was the daughter of John Thomas Crabtree

On 22nd April 1916, the Halifax Courier carried a story of him and 6 of his brothers-in-law serving in World War I

Mary Ann sailed from Liverpool aboard the Regina [11th September 1925].

On 24th September 1925, she married Joseph Paul [1895-1967] in Esteven, Saskatchewen, Canada.

Her sister Edith had earlier married Joseph Paul's brother Thomas Alfred Paul [1888-1964], also in Saskatchewen, Canada. Their sister Eleanor also emigrated to Canada

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Sawdon, John Rickinson Ref S1259

[1873-1951] Born in Whitby, Yorkshire.

He was an optician / dealer in Commercial Street, Halifax [1911].

On 11th April 1903, he married Lillian Chapman [1876-1946] in Glossop.

Lillian was born in Bolderstone, Yorkshire

Children:

Leslie Chapman [1904-1983] who was an hotelier [1951]
Arthur Henry [1905-1972] who was a company director [1951]
Wellburn Winspear [1910-1983] who was a company director [1951]

They lived at

15 Abbey Walk, Halifax [1911]
12 Belvoir Gardens, Skircoat Green, Halifax [1946, 1951]

Lilian died 28th April 1946.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,149 17/11d.

Probate was granted to her husband.

John died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [2nd January 1951].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £4,643 11/-.

Probate was granted to his 3 sons

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Sawdon, Richard Ref S294

[17??-17??] Diarist who described his travels in the Halifax district

Sawford, Henry Thomas Ref S1432

[1920-1945] Son of Doris Annie & Frederick Joseph Sawford.

In [Q3] 1943, he married Nellie Burch in Calder District.

They lived in Luddendenfoot.

During World War II, he served as a Lance Sergeant with the 24th Bomb Disposal Company Royal Engineers.

He died 25th February 1945 (aged 25).

He was buried at Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Netherlands [Grave Ref 19 C 1].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Sawforth Ref S1567

An old name for Bridge End, Rastrick

Sawley, Edward Ref S641

[1???-1???] He married Isabel, widow of Richard Bentley

Sawood House Bar, Hipperholme Ref S2673

A toll bar on the Brighouse-Denholme Gate Turnpike. Recorded in 1825.

In 1840, the side gates and chairs at the toll gate were advertised to let by auction at the George, Brighouse.

Owners and tenants have included

Samuel Blackburn [1841]
John Schofield [1841]

Sawood House, Coley Ref S2742

See Sowood House, Coley

Sawood, Lightcliffe Ref S1505

Farm.

Question: Is this the same place as Sowood House, Hipperholme?

See Gledhill's Gift

Sawter House Farm, Mill Bank Ref S804

Mill Bank Road. Or Sawterhouse.

The name is a corruption of Slaughterhouse.

Mid 17th century house.

It was owned by Sam Hill and leased by John Mitchell

Sawyer, Rev William Ref S1003

[1854-1942] Born in York.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1895]

Saxby, Amy Ref S547

[1906-1989] Daughter of Frank Saxby.

Born in Stainland.

In 1930, she married (1) Walter Turner in Greetland.

She married (2) Irvin Senior.

Irvin died in 1958.

In 1960, she married (3) Joseph Clay in Halifax

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Saxby, Frank Ref S543

[1868-1942] Born in Southowram or Elland.

He was a maker-up (cotton mill) [1901] / a cotton maker-up [1911].

In 1895, he married Mary Elizabeth Saxby [1866-1918] in Halifax.

Mary Elizabeth was born in Lincoln.
Frank & Mary Elizabeth were possibly cousins

Children:

child who died young [before 1911]

Harry Esmond [1894-1976] who was a cotton operative [1911]

Ivy Constance [1897-1967] who was a cotton operative [1911]

Albert Edward [1899-1936]

Cyril [1903-1961]

Bernard [1905-1989]

Amy
Gwendolen Mary [1910-1998]

They lived at

13 High Grove Lane, Southowram [1901]
Lane Head, Soyland [1911]

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Saxokakaurhs Ref S2891

An early name for the township of Stubb

See Summat A' Nowt

Saxon Cross, Rastrick Ref S2634

Saxton, Rev E. Johnson Ref S477

[18??-19??] He had worked in Edinburgh, and was a member of the Barnsley Board of Guardians before becoming Minister of Bridge End Congregational Church [1901-1908]. He left to serve at Ilkley

Sayer, Thomas Ref S442

[1737-1781] Of Gainford, Durham.

He became a Halifax attorney. He was in partnership with William Cockcroft.

He married Mary Cockcroft, the daughter of his partner.

From 1740, he lived and practised at Mayroyd, Hebden Bridge.

Sayer had been conducting business with William Deighton shortly before Deighton's murder in November 1769.

In November 1769, he attended the enquiry which had been called by the Marquis of Rockingham to discuss the problem of the coiners and the murder of William Deighton.

He died 12th May 1781 [aged 44].

The epitaph on their memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Sayles, Isaac Ref S671

[1804-1889] Son of Elizabeth (née Naylor) & John Sayles.

Born in Skellow, Yorkshire. [4th June 1807].

Baptised in Owston, Yorkshire [13 July 1807].

He was an agricultural labourer [1841] / a farmer of 33 acres [1851] / a farmer of 24 acres [1861] / a retired farmer [1871] / a farmer of 8 acres [1881].

On 9th June 1834, he married Mary Worrall [1812-1875] in Wath upon Dearne.

Mary was born in West Melton, Yorkshire

Children:

Joshua
George Thomas [1837-1913]
Robert [1839-1846]
William [1843-1921]
Mary Elizabeth [b 1847]
Sarah Ann [1849-1928]

They lived at

Spring Place, Huddersfield [1841]
Toothill, Rastrick [1851]
Throstle Nest, Rastrick [1861]
Upper Moor Heigh, Halifax [1871]
Ogden Lane, Rastrick [1881]

Mary died Q2 1875 (aged 62).

Isaac died Q4 1889 (aged 85)

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Sayles, Joshua Ref S2592

[1835-1896] Full Name: Joshua John Worrall Sayles.

Son of Isaac Sayles.

Born in Halifax.

Baptised 19 April 1835.

He was a butcher [1871, 1891].

In 1859, he married Mary Armitage [1836-1915].

Mary was born in Rastrick

Children:

Annie [b 1860]
Emma [b 1862]
Robert [b 1865]
Henry [b 1867] who was a butcher [1891]
Clara [b 1869]

They lived at Church Street, Rastrick [1871, 1890, 1891].

On 7th March 1890, Joshua was declared bankrupt.

He died 16th June 1896.

Mary died 19th February 1915

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Sayvill, John Ref S1395

[13??-1399] Chevalier of Elland.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

Sayvill, John Ref S1396

[14??-1545] Or Sayvell. Of New Hall, Elland.

Son of Nicholas Savile.

He married Margery, daughter of John Gledhill.

Children: several including

Nicholas
Henry
Thomas
Agnes
Jane
Elisabeth

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

His will is recorded in Volume 2 [1545-1559] of E. W. Crossley's book Halifax Wills. He left money for

the making of the bridge at Elland

Saywell, Rev W. Ref S2228

[18??-19??] Methodist minister.

He lived at 24 Chester Road, Boothtown [1905]

Scadding, Rev S. W. Ref S2484

[18??-19??] He was Vicar of Bradshaw [1914] and Vicar of St Jude's Church [1917, 1918]

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Scaitcliffe Ref S293

District of Todmorden.

A fulling mill is recorded here in the early 1700s

Scaitcliffe Hall, Todmorden Ref S246

Burnley Road. Originally built around 1666 by Anthony Crossley A datestone is inscribed:

ANTHAN EYAND NE. CROSLEY 1666

There were extensions to the Hall about 1738 when a northern part was added by Anthony Crossley.

A separate block was built in 1802.

Around 1833, when the property was owned by John Crossley, it was pulled down and rebuilt as a rectangular house with a hipped roof.

The house and the separate block were linked in 1835.

Owners and tenants have included

An attached arbour is inscribed:

JMC 1782

The hall is now an hotel and restaurant.

Wood Cottage was the dower house to the Hall.

See Walter Day Whitton

Scales & Salter Ref S3191

Boot and shoe makers.

The business is listed in a trade directory for Warrington [1871].

They were at 12 Corn Market, Halifax [1881]

See Salter & Salter Limited

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Scales, Ernest Ref S1362

[1873-1937] Son of James Henry Scales.

Born in Halifax.

He was an iron turner [1901, 1911].

In [Q1] 1899, he married Frances Maria Barnes [1873-19??] in Halifax.

Frances Maria was born in Bethnal Green, London

Children:

James Cyril [b 1901]
Edith Isabel [b 1903]
Ada Louise [b 1905]
George [b 1907]
Fred Greenwood

They lived at 54 Gainest, Halifax [1901]; 43 Long Row, Mount Tabor, Halifax [1911]; 34 Ripon Street, Halifax [1918]

Scales, Fred Greenwood Ref S1343

[1912-1941] Son of Ernest Scales

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of St Hilda's Church, Halifax & Choir / scoutmaster / a member of Halifax Amateur Operatic Society / a member of West End RLFC.

During World War II, he served as a Third Officer with the Merchant Navy.

He was on the last ship out of Narvik.

He was lost on SS Homeside [28th January 1941] (aged 28).

He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London [Grave Ref 57], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax

Scales, George Ref S1318

[18??-19??] The Scales family can be traced back to Benjamin Scales [b 1774] from Haxey, North Lincolnshire.

He was a track labourer on the railway at Mirfield / out of work (due to loss of one leg) [1871] / a railway signalman [1901].

He married (1) Unknown.

He married (2) Elizabeth Lee [1847-1???].

Child: Jane [1885-1947] who married Jacob van de Gevel

The family lived at 190 Marshall Street, Mirfield [1901]

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Scales, James Henry Ref S1084

[1851-1???] From Gildersome.

He was a domestic coachman.

In [Q2] 1876, he married Hannah Holmes [1843-1???] in Halifax.

Child: Ernest

The family lived at 13 Timber Street, Skircoat

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Scales, Dr Middleton Ref S1762

[1859-1922] Born in Whitby.

He was Headmaster of Bailiff Bridge British School [1905].

His sister Mary Jane [1854-1915] was a teacher at the School.

He lived at Woodlands, Bradford Road.

He died in Bradford.

He was buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard with his sister Mary Jane

Scammonden Bridge Ref S79

Over the M62 motorway is 120 ft high with a 410 ft span, and the largest single-span bridge in the UK and one of the largest in Europe. The length of the deck, including the approach sections, is 660 ft.

The bridge and the motorway were designed by Colonel Stuart Maynard Lovell. It carries the B6114 over the cutting which is 180 ft deep and for which 4 million cubic yards of rock were blasted out. 9,000 tons of concrete were used in the construction.

A new blasting technique had to be developed so as to produce rocks of a size which could be used for the embankment of Scammonden Dam.

In 1970, it was decided to convey school-children over the bridge in taxis when it was windy

Scammonden Reservoir Ref S1737

Aka Scammonden Dam, Scammonden Water. This took 5 years to build and 2 years to fill with water. Several villages were inundated in its construction.

The reservoir was opened by HM the Queen on 14th October 1971.

Scammonden Dam, on the M62 motorway, is the largest earth-filled dam in Europe, 245 ft high and 0·9 mile in length, and the motorway runs across the head of the dam. 4.5 million cubic yards of rock fill and a clay core were used to built the head. The reservoir has a capacity of 1730 million gallons. The section of the motorway which crosses the dam is 242 ft above the valley floor.

See Rice Fields, Barkisland

Scampton, Samuel Ref S1316

[1832-1911] Born in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.

He was a woollen carpet weaver [1861] / a carpet warehouseman [1881] / a carpet taker-in [1891] / a retired carpet warehouseman [1901, 1911].

In [Q3] 1856, he married (1) Mary Williamson [1836-1874] in Halifax.

Mary was born in Scotland, the daughter of James Williamson

Children:

James Woolley [1858-1859]
Margaret Ann [1860-1919] who was a carpet colourer [1881], a carpet sewer [1891], a carpet rug fringer [1901], a table cover fringer [1911]
Hannah [b 1862] who was a velvet carpet dresser [1881], a carpet sewer [1891], a carpet rug fringer [1901], a table cover fringer [1911]
Mary Jane [1874] who died in infancy

Mary died (possibly of perinatal complications) [Q1 1874] (aged 38).

In [Q2] 1875, Samuel married (2) Elizabeth Holdsworth in Halifax.

Elizabeth was the daughter of Joshua Holdsworth

Child: 4. Edith M. [b 1877] who was a carpet rug fringer [1891, 1901], the family housekeeper

They lived at

7 Winn Street, Halifax (with Mary's parents) [1861]
42 St Augustine's Terrace, Halifax [1881]
North Castle Street, Halifax [1891]
70 Thomas Street South, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Elizabeth died 3rd March 1896 (aged 49), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3120] with her parents.

Samuel died 26th April 1911 (aged 79).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3658]

Scanulf Ref S1171

[????-????] At the time of Domesday Book, he and Westre held land at Wyke

Scar Bottom, Halifax Ref S848

Area of Halifax between Pye Nest and Copley.

See Scarr Bottom Cottages, Pye Nest

Scar Bottom House, Halifax Ref S1484

Built in 1843.

The Wainhouse family lived here

Scar Bottom House, Mytholmroyd Ref S463

Scar Bottom, Mytholmroyd Ref S867

Area just south of Mytholmroyd

Scar Bottom Post Office Ref S2212

This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

Scar Edge, Elland Ref S1467

Area between Upper Edge and Lower Edge.

See Holme Laithe Farm, Elland

Scar Head, Norland Ref S747

Community which stands on the hillside between Norland and Sowerby Bridge

Scar Head Tunnel Ref S180

Railway tunnel at Sowerby Bridge on the Ryburn Branch Line to Ripponden and Rishworth. Built in 1878. 593 yards in length. Difficulties in cutting the tunnel delayed the opening of the Ryburn Branch Line

Scar House, Stainland Ref S1692

A rocky outcrop at Newbridge was which ran from the edge of the main Rochdale Road to the canal.

Benjamin Taylor [1911]

Scar Mill Cliff, Rastrick Ref S2744

Aka Miln Cliff, Rastrick.

Scar Mill, Rastrick was here

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The Scar, Walsden Ref S1560

In 19??, it was demolished along with the adjacent cottages.

Part of it can still be seen in the car park of Gordon Rigg's Garden Centre

Scar Wood, Copley Ref S1473

Birdcage Lane. With Spring Wood and Long Wood, covers much of the valley along the north side of Wakefield Road

Scar Wood Park, Halifax Ref S2616

Recorded in 1936

Scarborough ... Ref S170

The entries for people & families with the surname Scarborough are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Scarborough Brothers Ref S2340

Worsted spinners and manufacturers established by Thomas Smith Scarborough, George Scarborough, Joseph Scarborough, Stephen Scarborough, and John Scarborough when Scarborough Brothers & Oakes was dissolved [1870].

They were at Trafalgar Works, Halifax [1874], Carlton Street, Halifax, Bradford [1874], and Brunswick Mills, Halifax [1884/5].

The firm was a subscriber to Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax [1870].

In December 1884, the partnership was declared bankrupt with a deficiency of £25,484.

An order was made on application for discharge [5th March 1885]

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Scarborough Brothers & Oakes Ref S860

Worsted spinners & stuff merchants at King Cross, Halifax.

Partners included Thomas Smith Scarborough, George Scarborough, Joseph Scarborough, Stephen Scarborough, John Scarborough, and John Oakes.

The partnership was dissolved on 20th May 1870, so far as regards John Oakes.

The business was carried by the other partners as Scarborough Brothers

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Scarborough Castle Ref S685

An early name for the building known as The Castle which stood at the bottom of Crown Street, Halifax. It was probably built in or before Queen Anne's reign. It was almost certainly built by the Scarborough family. In the 18th century, it was owned by Valentine Stead and family.

See Scarborough Castle pub

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Scarborough, Nephew & Company Ref S2289

Worsted manufacturers.

They were at Ellen Royd Mills, Halifax [1905] and Beech Hill Mills, Halifax [1915]

Scarbrough, Earl of Ref S756

The family name is Lumley. They owned much land and property in the district.

The Viscounts Lumley have included

Richard Lumley [1589-1663]
Richard Lumley [16??-1721] who was created Earl of Scarbrough – not Scarborough – in 1690

Earls of Scarbrough have included

Richard Lumley [1???-1721]
Richard Lumley [1???-1739]
Thomas Lumley-Saunderson [1???-1752]
Richard Lumley-Saunderson [1???-1782]. Around 1750, Richard married Barbara, sister and heiress of George Savile of the Savile family, bringing the Earl of Scarbrough title to the Savile family.
George Augustus Lumley-Saunderson [1753-1807]
Richard Lumley-Saunderson [1757-1832]
John Lumley-Savile [1761-1835]
John Lumley-Savile [1788-1856]
Richard George Lumley [1813-1884]
Aldred Frederick George Beresford Lumley [1857-1945]
Lawrence Roger Lumley [1896-1969]
Richard Aldred Lumley [1932-2004]
Richard Osbert Lumley [1973-]
Thomas Henry Lumley [1980-]

See: Booth Wood Mill, Rishworth / Manor of Heptonstall / Manor of Norland / Manor of Ovenden / Manor of Stansfield / Manor of Wadsworth

Scarecrow Trail Ref S1062

A recently-introduced event at Norland in which scarecrows – representing popular and fictional characters – are erected

Scarf, Thomas Ref S341

[1818-1874] Born in Leeds.

He was a silk dyer employing 1 man [1851] / licensed victualler at the Greyhound, Halifax [1871].

In [Q4] 1839, he married (1) Martha Jackman [1817-1870] in Bradford.

Martha was born in Ripon

Child: Ellen [1843-1905] who married James Dixon, & was buried with her parents

Martha died 31st May 1870 (aged 53).

In [Q3] 1870, he married (2) Grace Cheetham [1814-1???] in Halifax.

Grace was born in Mytholmroyd

They lived at 29 Southgate, Halifax [1851]

Thomas died 30th July 1874 (aged 56).

Thomas & Martha. were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1501]

Details of Grace's death / burial place are not yet known

Scarff, James William Ref S1069

[1896-1918] MM.

Son of Joshua Scarff.

Born in Halifax (after his parents had returned from the USA).

He was a member of King Cross Wesleyan Church, Halifax & Sunday School / a worsted taker-off [1911] / a mechanic / an apprentice at Campbell's / employed by Washington & Company Limited.

During World War I, he enlisted [2nd September 1914], and he served as a Corporal with A Company 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to France [April 1915], and was gassed [December 1915].

He was awarded the Military Medal [August 1918] for

bravery in connection with a successful daylight raid on an enemy post

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [10th August 1918].

He was killed in action at Rieux [11th October 1918] (aged 22).

He was buried at Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-en-Cambresis, France [Grave Ref I F 5].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

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

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Scarff, Joshua Ref S1373

[1859-1933] Son of Thomas Scarff.

Born in Halifax [29th October 1859].

He was a cabinet maker [1881, 1887, 1901] / a cabinet maker for cash till maker [1911].

On 24 April 1881, Joshua (a cabinet maker) entered the Port of Boston, Massachusetts, on the SS Samaria.

On 30 July 1887, Joshua (a cabinet maker) arrived in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, on the SS Pavonia.

On 24 July 1888, Joshua (a cabinet maker) signed his first papers for becoming a citizen of the USA.

On 1st August 1888, he married Sarah Tetlow [1860-1947] in Boston.

Sarah was born in Halifax, England, the daughter of Joshua Tetlaw.
Did the couple know each other from Halifax?

Children:

Thomas Henry
James William
Clifford [b Halifax 1897] who was a worsted doffer [1911], served with the RAMC in Baghdad [World War I] & is mentioned on Campbell's Roll of Honour

In 1893, the USA had the worst depression in the nation's history

Joshua, Sarah, and son Frederick (or Thomas Henry) left Boston, travelling steerage, on the Cephalonia, and arrived in Liverpool in July 1894.

They lived at 56 Ripon Street, Halifax [1901, 1911, 1918]

Living with them [in 1911] was niece Sarah Jane Tetlaw [b 1876] (tailoress finisher).

Joshua died in Halifax [11th February 1933].

Sarah died in Halifax [Q1 1947] (aged 87)

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Scarff, Thomas Ref S1628

[1828-1???] Born in Canterbury, Kent.

He was a printer compositor [1871, 1881].

He married Ann [1831-1???].

Ann was born in Halifax

Children:

John [b 1853] who was a printer compositor [1871]

Sarah Elizabeth [b 1856] who was a carpet warp setter [1871], a carpet pattern setter [1881]

Joshua
Reuben James [1864-1876]
William [b 1866] who was a pupil teacher [1881]
Josiah [b 1871]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at 17 Chatham Street, Halifax [1871, 1881]

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Scarff, Thomas Henry Ref S230

[1891-1979] Son of Joshua Scarff.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts [9th June 1890].

He and his parents left Boston, travelling steerage, on the Cephalonia, and arrived in Liverpool in July 1894. Thomas Henry is listed as Frederick on the documents.

In 1909, he returned to Canada.

He was an engineer [1921].

On 27th November 1915, he married Martha Halsall [1890-19??] in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Martha was born in Ainsdale, Lancashire, the daughter of Elizabeth (née Ornisher) & John Halsall.
She had immigrated to Canada in 1913

Children:

Edith M. [b 1917]
John W. [b 1921]

They lived at 173 Hampton Road, Saanich, British Columbia.

The couple died in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Thomas Henry [1st June 1979]; Martha [24th June 1979]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Carole Edwards Caruso

Scargill, Ernest Ref S1257

[1864-19??] (Possibly) son of William Scargill.

Born in Halifax.

He was a tobacconist [1891] / a stock & share broker agent (own account) [1901] / a confectionery dealer (employer) [1911].

In [Q2] 1889, he married Emma Robinson [1864-19??] in Halifax.

Emma was born in Lindley.
She was assisting in the family confectionery business [1911]

Children:

They lived at

2 Southgate, Halifax [1891]
27 Riding Street, Southport, Lancashire [1901]
62 New Road, Halifax [1911]
3 Wards End, Halifax [1917]

Both sons died in World War I

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Scargill, John Ref S1250

[1844-1885] Born in Stainland.

He was a painter [1881].

In [Q2] 1867, he married Emma Rawnsley [1845-1???] in Halifax.

Emma was born in Stainland

Children:

Harriet who died 22nd September 1870 (aged 2 years) & was buried with her father
Edward who died 21st December 1875 (aged 6 weeks) & was buried with his father
John Herbert who died 1st November 1877 (aged 4 years & 11 months) & was buried with his father

They lived at

Elland [1870]
Wharf, Elland-cum-Greetland [1881]

John Scargill died 24th June 1885 (aged 41).

He was buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/57]

Scargill, John Edward Ref S1256

[1892-1917] Aka Jack.

Son of Ernest Scargill.

Born in Halifax.

He was educated at Trinity School / an accountant's clerk [1911] / the manager of his family's confectionery business.

He had a sweetheart: Doris Waterfall of 78 Gibbet Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster).

He was killed in action by shrapnel at Ypres [13th June 1917] (aged 25).

The Halifax Courier [23rd June 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III A 2].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother William also died in the War

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Scargill, William Ref S7380

[1836-1???] Born in Holywell Green.

He was a grocer [1881].

In [Q4] 1857, he married Sarah Robertshaw [1835-1???] in Halifax.

Sarah was born in Elland

Children:

Friend [b 1858] who was a warehouseman [1881]
Albert [b 1861] who was a green grocer [1881]
Ernest [b 1864] who was a green grocer [1881]
Emma [b 1866]
Mary [b 1868]
Lily [b 1870]

They lived at James Street, Stainland [1881]

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Scargill, William Ref S1239

[1895-1917] Aka Willie.

Son of Ernest Scargill.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Halifax / an iron turner [1911] / employed at Smith's motor works, North Bridge.

He was engaged to Miss Nellie Norcliffe of Bridge End, Elland.

During World War I, he enlisted [1916] and served as a Private with the 1st/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed at Cambrai while acting as a guide to an officer new to the trenches [23rd November 1917] (aged 23).

The Halifax Courier [8th December 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Belgium [Grave Ref V H 1].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother John Edward also died in the War

Scarr's: A. W. Scarr & Sons Ref S1881

They ran a 3½d Bazaar at 77 Borough Market, Halifax [1905] and at Commercial Street, Brighouse [1906]

Scarr & Morley Ref S1720

Iron founders at Dean Clough, Halifax established in 1873 when Crossley, Scarrs & Morley was dissolved.

Partners included John Scarr and Young Henry Morley.

The partnership was dissolved with the death of John Scarr on 6th August 1896. Young Henry Morley carried on the business on his own account

Scarr Bottom Cottages, Pye Nest Ref S1825

Scarr Bottom Road. A row of Gothic houses built by John Edward Wainhouse

Scarr House, Norland Ref S394

Recorded in 1900 & 1916, when they were at The Arcade, Halifax

Abram Maude [1909]

Scarr House, Pye Nest Ref S3628

Scarr Bottom Road.

17th century house.

Recorded in 1881, when farmer James Shoesmith and family were living here, and William Cronhelm (gent) was boarding with them.

Aka Upper Woodhouse Farm, and 148 Upper Woodhouse

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Scarr's Ironmonger Ref S1562

Scarr, John Ref S1722

[1806-19??] He was a stone mason [1841].

He married Sally [1811-1???].

Children:

James [b 1835]

John
William [b 1840]

They lived at Castle, Stansfield [1841]

Scarr, John Ref S1721

[1837-1896] Son of John Scarr.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a master iron moulder employing 9 men & 3 boys [1871] / an iron founder [1891] / a partner in Crossley, Scarrs & Morley / a partner in Scarr & Morley.

In [Q4] 1861, he married Sarah Ann Halliwell [1842-1???] in Halifax.

Sarah was born in Hebden Bridge

Children:

George [b 1865] who was an iron moulder [1891]i, a gardener own account (living with his brother Samuel) [1921]
Thomas Halliwell [b 1866] who was an iron moulder [1891, 1901, 1911]
John Edgar [b 1868] who was an iron moulder [1891]
Samuel
Sarah Coates [b 1880]
Harry [b 1883] who was an iron moulder [1901]

The 1911 census shows that they had had 8 children of whom 5 were still alive at that time.

The family lived at

21 Colbeck Street, Halifax [1871]
1 Hanson Lane, Halifax [1891]
2 Bedford Street, Halifax [1901]
39 Franklin Street, Halifax [1911]

John died in Halifax [6th August 1896] (aged 59) and the partnership was dissolved.

Living with them [in 1911] was niece Hilda Mcdonald [b 1893] (shorthand typist for a law stationer)

Scarr, Dr John Ref S1196

[1862-1940] LRCP, LRCS, LRFPS.

Born in Todmorden [16th September 1862].

He was a chemist's apprentice [1881] / a chemist [1891].

He studied medicine and qualified at Glasgow [1899], and became a surgeon [1901, 1911] / Medical Officer at Cottage Homes, Rochdale Institution [1935] / a doctor (retired) [1939].

In [Q2] 1886, he married Mary Ellen Barker [1863-1???] in Rochdale.

Mary Ellen was born in Hebden Bridge / Eastwood

Children:

Ellis Herbert Sydney / Sydney [b 1889] who was a surgeon [1940]
Grace Helena [b 27th May 1891] who never married
Ronald James [b 1893] who was a surgeon [1940]
John Barker [b 1902] who was a surgeon [1940]
child who died young [before 1911]
child who died young [before 1911]

They lived at

8 Pavement, Todmorden [1881]
53 Victoria Street, Littleborough [1891]
108 Church Street, Littleborough [1901]
Briercliffe, Littleborough [1905-1920]
Briercliffe, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool [1925]
2 Forest Gate, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool [1930]
Riverside, Todmorden [1935]
15 South Park Drive, Blackpool [1939, 1940]

John died 27th January 1940.

Probate was granted to his 4 children

Scarr, Samuel Ref S1725

[1875-1951] Son of John Scarr.

Born in Halifax [27th November 1875].

He was an iron moulder's apprentice [1891] / a partner in Crossley, Scarrs & Morley / an iron moulder [1901, 1911] / a retired iron founder [1921, 1939].

He never married.

He lived at

3 Lower Brownhurst, Ovenden Wood [1921]
23 Baines Street, Halifax [1939]

Living with him [in 1921] was his brother George.

Samuel died in Halifax [Q3 1951] (aged 75)

Scarrtop Working Men's Club, Cross Stone Ref S3088

Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 90

Scatcherd, Norrison Cavendish Ref S1419

[1780-1853] FSA.

Of Morley House, Leeds.

He was educated at Hipperholme Grammar School. He graduated at Cambridge. He intended to be a lawyer but did not. He lived in retirement all his life. He devoted himself to his interests: music and antiquities. He was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. He wrote several books, including a History of Morley [1830], Memoirs of the Celebrated Eugene Aram [1832], and Gleanings after Eugene Aram [1840]

Scatcherd, Watson Samuel Ref S452

[1782-1833] Son of a barrister from Morley, Leeds.

He became a Halifax attorney. He was at Old Hall End, Halifax [1816] and 28 Horton Street, Halifax [1822],

He leased Northgate House from Anne Lister. He was there in 1829.

After his death, Northgate House was converted into an hotel

Scausby Hall, Illingworth Ref S783

/ Bradshaw.

School Lane.

There are datestones

1749 D / WO

1715 D. S. D. for the Dean family of Illingworth

Owners and tenants have included

The Dean family of Illingworth who built the Hall
Samuel Dean [1841]
William Dean [1861]
Eli Fielding [1954]

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

See Great Scausby, Bradshaw and North Scausby Farm, Bradshaw

Scervin, Elizabeth de Ref S951

[12??-1270] Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1252-1270]

Schakeltonstall, Jordan de Ref S2600

[12??-1???] Mentioned in the Wakefield Court Rolls [1274] when

[At Hyperum] Jordan de Schakeltonstall, Nelle de Wynter, John Luvekyn and William, son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall accused of taking a stag remain under surety until the next Court at Wakefield

See Shackleton

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Schelff, Richard de Ref S3188

[17??-1???] Recorded in 1272.

In 1288, Richard de Schelfe, Thomas de Schelfe, and Henry of Hipperholme stood as sureties for Geppe de Dene when he was elected Forester of Sowerbyshire

Schelp, Miss A. Ref S1732

[18??-19??] She and Miss E. Waite ran Halifax Girls Grammar School in the early 1900s

Schepden, William de Ref S1499

[12??-13??] Of Nether Shibden [1306].

He married Unknown.

Children:

John
William

Schepedene Ref S2494

Spelling of Shibden found in the early 14th century

Schipeden, John de Ref S1500

[13??-13??] Son of William de Schepden.

He changed his name to Drake

Schippedene, William de Ref S2499

[12??-13??] In 1306, he granted lands to his son John and paid 8/- to the lord at 3 terms, and to the


Magistro de Newland tres denares ad Pentecost
Master of Newland 3d at Pentecost

Schleusz-Mühlheimer, Rudolph Ref S7631

Schlicht, E. L. Ref S1643

[1???-1769] Of Smith House, Lightcliffe. He was a member of the Moravian Church at Wyke. He was a composer and a poet

Schofield ... Ref S606

The entries for people & families with the surname Schofield are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Schofield & Broomhead Ref S1211

Cabinet makers & joiners at West Vale.

Partners included Thomas Schofield and William Broomhead.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1885

Schofield & Son Ref S2091

Legal firm at Refuge Assurance Buildings, Halifax, and at Stainland [1934].

See Edmund Schofield

Schofield Brothers Ref S2055

Blacksmiths at Watergate, Hipperholme [1905, 1922].

Partners included brothers Norris Schofield and Joe Schofield

Schofield's: J. & J. Schofield Ref S2073

They had business at Scotland Quarries, Midgley [1905-1938].

See J. Schofield & Son

Schofield's: J. Schofield Ref S2022

Woollen manufacturer of Rastrick. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products

Schofield's: J. Schofield & Son Ref S238

They had business at Scotland Quarries, Midgley [1896].

See J. & J. Schofield

Schofield's: T. & E. Schofield Ref S775

Joiners at West Vale.

Partners included T. Schofield and Edward Schofield.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1868

Schofield's: William Schofield & Son Ref S3551

Tailors and costumiers in Sowerby Bridge [1906]. Established by William Schofield

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Scholefield ... Ref S491

The entries for people & families with the surname Scholefield are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Scholes Farm, Greetland Ref S2884

/ Stainland.

Cemetery Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Arthur Simcock & Sons
John Briggs [1911]
William Britton [1916]
Raymond Briggs [1940s]

See Upper Scholes Farm, Greetland

Scholes, Frederick Ref S3415

[1852-1904] Landlord of the Wellington, Halifax [1904].

In 1898, he married Fanny Royds in Halifax.

Fanny was the daughter of Peter Royds

Frederick is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1904.

After his death, Fanny took over as landlady of the Wellington [1905].

In 1906, she married Peter Dewhirst.

In 1911, Dewhirst was innkeeper of the Wellington

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Scholes, George Ref S1656

[17??-18??] He was a member of the Yorkshire Forged Banknote Gang, and in May 1828, was charged with

feloniously uttering & disposing of forged bank / promissory notes, etc.

He admitted King's evidence and was acquitted

Scholes, James Ref S2930

[1802-18??] A machine maker from Cleckheaton.

In 1827, he was one of a gang of poachers charged with the murder of Uriah Womersley.

He and divers others were found guilty of Wilful Murder and were transported to New South Wales for 7 years.

He left England aboard the Eliza [25th June 1828]

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Scholes's: M. Scholes & Company Ref S2254

Ladies' underclothing manufacturer at 16 Horton Street, Halifax [1905]

Scholes, Thomas Ref S1649

[1769-1807]

Thomas died 28th April 1807 (aged 38).

He was buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Scholey, Albert Bloomer Ref S1440

[1920-1943] Son of Walter Bloomer.

He was adopted by Lily & George William Scholey.

He was educated at Elland Church of England School & Elland Grammar School / a member of All Saints' Church, Elland.

In [Q2] 1940, he married Florence Bowles [1916-2008] in Lincoln.

Florence came from Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, the daughter of Miss Duell & Mr Bowles

Child: Janette [1941-1997]

During World War I, he enlisted [1939] and served as a Pilot Officer with the 90th Squadron Royal Air Force Ridgewell, Suffolk.

He was the pilot of a Stirling Bomber and was lost over the North Sea after a raid on Wilhelmshaven [20th February 1943] (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [Grave Ref 133], on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Elland, and on the Memorial at Brooksbank School, Elland

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Scholey, Charles Henry Ref S3581

[1866-1916] Son of Edwin Scholey.

Born in Slaithwaite.

He was a mill hand (woollen) [1891] / a corn miller [1891, 1901, 1909] / innkeeper at the Black Swan, Brighouse (taking over from his wife Emma) [1911, 1916].

In 1909, he married Emma [1872-19??] at Elland Parish Church.

Emma, of the Black Swan Hotel Brighouse, was the daughter of stone miner Joshua Hindle, and widow of Gibson Lees.
She had a daughter by her previous marriage: Florence Lees [b 1898]

The family lived at

65 Langdale Street, Elland [1909]
47 Briggate, Brighouse [1911]

Charles Henry died after suffering from dropsy for 2 months [9th June 1916].

After his death, Emma took over at the Black Swan [1916, 1917].

Living with them [in 1911] were boarders Samuel Farrar [b 1876] son of Edwin Farrar and Ambrose Standring [aged 33] (refrigerator fitter) from Rhodes, Lancashire, and visitor Mrs Edna Taylor [aged 30]

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Scholey, Edwin Ref S3582

[1831-1913] Born in Hatfield/Hellifield, Yorkshire.

He was a corn miller [1881, 1891, 1901] / a gardener [1909].

In 1849, he married Fanny Ann Elliott [1833-1???] from Eccleshall/Eccleshill, Yorkshire, in Ecclesfield.

Children:

Joseph E. [b 1865] who was a mill hand (woollen) [1881], a corn miller [1891]

Charles Henry
Ada [b 1868] who was a mill hand [1881] & married Walter Garside
Pollie [b 1872] who was a woollen weaver [1891]
Minnie [b 1879] who was a cotton cop pointer [1891]

They lived at

Bedford Street, Elland-with-Greetland [1881]
9 Bedford Street, Elland [1891]
Briggate House, Elland [1901]

Living with them [in 1901] was lodger Ernest H. Manks

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Scholey, George William Ref S1421

[1884-1959]

On 18th May 1907, he married Lily Williams [1883-1968] in Holbeck, Leeds.

They adopted Albert, the son of Walter Bloomer

They lived at 62 South Lane, Elland [1943]

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Scholey, Thomas Ref S3483

[1825-1???] Born in Havercroft.

He was Landlord of the Albion, Brighouse [1861].

In 1848, he married Martha Shaw [1820-1???] from South Kerby, Yorkshire, in Doncaster.

Children:

Sarah [b 1849]
Louisa Shaw [b 1852]
George Henry [b 1856]
William Frederic [b 1860]

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Scholey, Thomas Ref S595

[1827-1???] Born in Mexborough.

He was a general labourer [1881] / a vessel captain [1891].

He married Unknown.

Children:

Annie [b 1861] who married Stephen Brumby
Eliza [b 1870]
Emma [b 1872]

They lived at

5 White Lee Road, Swinton [1881]
5 White Lee Road, Swinton, Rotherham [1891]

Living with the widowed Thomas [in 1881, 1891] were daughter Annie and family

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Scholfeilde, Mr Ref S1133

[15??-16??] Curate at Heptonstall [1615]

Scholfield ... Ref S484

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

Scholfield: Wild: Horsfall, Stephenson & Crossley Ref S886

Cotton manufacturers at Todmorden.

Partners included T. Schofield, W. Wild, L. Horsfall, J. Stephenson, H. Stephenson and S. Crossley.

The partnership was dissolved in March 1859

School Field Croft, Sowerby Bridge Ref S679

On 29th September 1909, the Todmorden Board of Guardians decided to rent the property as a Children's Home

Henry Priestley
William Henry Rawson [1836]

School House, Mankinholes Ref S3076

School Land Farm, Colden Ref S343

The income from the farm provided the salary for the master of Heptonstall Grammar School.

See Land Farm, Blackshawhead

Schools & Sunday Schools Ref S70

Schorey, Richard Ref S1718

[1741-1803] From Sandal Magna.

Baptised 9th August 1741.

He was landlord of the White Swan Inn, Halifax.

In 1769, he married Sara Holdsworth [1741-1801].

Children:

Selina [17??-1778]
Richard [1781] who died aged 3 months

Sarah died 25th October 1801.

Members of the family were buried at Halifax Parish Church

There is a memorial to members of the family in Halifax Parish Church where an inscription reads

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Schorfield, Henry Ref S895

[1806-1860] Son of Samuel Schorfield.

Born in Halifax.

He was a cardmaker of Back Rhodes Street [1845].

In 1835, he married Margaret Cuttle [1817-1863] at Wragby Church, Wakefield.

Margaret came from Hemsworth

Children:

Samuel Richard [b 1836]
Charles Edward [b 1837]
Henry Cuttle
Sarah [b 1840]
Mary [b 1841]
John [b 1844]
Margaret Ann [1845-1860] ‡
William [b 1847]
Thomas [1849-1849] ‡
Emma [1850-1850] ‡
Joseph [b 1851]
Frederick [b 1854]
Frances Eliza [b 1858]

They lived at

Arches Street/King Cross Street [1837]
Rhodes Street, Cavalry Field, Halifax [1842]

Henry died 7th November 1860 (aged 54).

Margaret died 2nd February 1863 (aged 47).

The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 430] in an unmarked grave

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Schorfield, Henry Cuttle Ref S1696

[1839-1903] Son of Henry Schorfield.

Born in Halifax.

He was a card maker (workman) [1861] / a card maker [1891] / a card maker (leather) [1901].

In [Q4] 1871, he married Susan Whitaker [1845-1???] in Halifax.

Susan was born in Halifax (or Ireland 1901)

Children:

Louisa [b 1873] who was a machinist (card making) [1891], an underclothing machinist [1901]
William H. [b 1875] who was a joiner [1891]
Gertrude M. / Gerty [b 1877] who was a machinist (card making) [1891], an underclothing machinist [1901]
Ernest Richard [1879-1881] who was buried with his Schorfield grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 430]
Florence [b 1883] who was an underclothing machinist [1901]

The family lived at 59 Thomas Street South, Halifax [1891, 1901].

Henry died in Halifax [Q1 1903] (aged 64).

Details of Susan's death / burial place are not yet known

Schorfield, James Ref S1311

[1792-1832] Of Southowram.

He married Mary Tommis [1794-1840].

James died 26th February 1832 (aged 40).

Mary died 24th July 1840 (aged 46).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-B12]

Schorfield, Joe Marsden Ref S30

[1877-19??] Son of James Schorfield, blacksmith.

He was a fitter of 18 Parkfield, Chippenham [1905].

On 4th March 1905, he married Selma Jane Stratford [1875-19??] at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.

Selma Jane of 4 Park Road, Halifax, was the daughter of Henry Stratford, gardener

Schorfield, Samuel Ref S896

[1765-1825] Born Samuel Scholfield.

He was a stone quarry owner & cardmaker of Southowram.

He purchased a lot of property in Cold Edge, Wainstalls, including Spring Mill, and most of the adjacent property. With the property purchases, he got the rights to seats and stalls in the chapels of Luddenden and Illingworth.

Around 1817, after acquiring much wealth and property, he changed his name from Scholfield to Schorfield. In A Spring-time Saunter, Whiteley Turner says that the change was in order to

to dissociate himself from poorer relations

He ran a dame school in his home for the young men of Cold Edge.

In 1817 he sold Spring Mill to Robert Abbott.

In 1786, he married Sarah Haigh at Halifax Parish Church.

Sarah came from Shelf

Children:

Samuel
Ann [1789-1790]
James [b 1791]
John [1793-1800]
William
Richard [1797-1832]
Sarah [b 1799]
Hannah [b 1802]
twins Joseph [1804-1818]
Mary [1804-1805]
Henry

Samuel died in 1825.

His executors were William Dewhirst and William Mitchell

Members of the family were buried at Coley Church

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Schorfield, Samuel Ref S2733

[1787-18??] Son of Samuel Schorfield.

He was a stone merchant in Southowram.

He was in partnership with his father. Recorded in 1814, when the partnership was dissolved and Samuel, the younger, carried on the business on his own.

He married (1) Ann Gledhill.

He married (2) Sarah Kitching

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Schorfield's: W. H. & L. J Schorfield Ref S2149

Underclothing manufacturers at Back Rhodes Street, Halifax [1905]

Schorfield, William Ref S902

[1795-1829] Son of Samuel Schorfield.

He worked for the East India Company.

He died in Bombay, India

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Schrempft, Willem Jan Ref S243

[18??-1???] A Dutchman.

In [Q4] 1886, he married Emily Sykes Marsh in Halifax.

Children:

Jack
Julian Shelley (Schrempft) who was a violin player & married Cicely

Both sons served in World War I.

Emily died in Liverpool in 1930

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Schroeder, Maurice Ref S3470

[18??-19??] Minister at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax [1922].

See Jane Elizabeth Nicholson and Rev W. L. Schroeder

Schroeder, Rev W. L. Ref S3691

[18??-19??] MA.

Minister at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax [1908-1922].

See Rev Maurice Schroeder

Schubert, Mr Ref S408

[1???-18??] A German immigrant who worked for Crossley's Carpets and designed and produced carpet mosaics. He emigrated to America

Schumann, Ernest August Ref S3389

[1855-1895] Born 1st November 1855.

He was hotel keeper of the Old Cock Hotel, Halifax [1895].

On 4th March 1890, he married Bernadine Louise Koper [1868-1949] at St Peter's Church, Bradford.

Ernest died at the Old Cock [26th August 1895].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell with his sister-in-law Johanna Koper [1884-1902].

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,690 6/2d.

Administration was granted to his widow Bernadine Louise

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Schwabe, Rev Henry K. A. Ref S973

[18??-19??] He was Curate at Brighouse [1920-1924] / Vicar of St Luke's Church, Norland [1925].

He lived at 1 Milton Place, Halifax [1936]

Sciences & Scientists Ref S41

Scofield, Dr John Ref S704

[1706-1790] Halifax apothecary and surgeon. He bought a part of Woolshops, Halifax from John Drake in 1743 for £80.

He married Elizabeth, daughter of Rev Francis Parratt.

Child: Elizabeth [1735-1805] who married Mr Holt

He built a house on the top-most part of the property at Woolshops. The building was dated I S E 1744 for John and Elizabeth.

The epitaph on the memorial for John and his daughter Elizabeth in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Daughter Elizabeth died at the house of Mr Firth, at Kipping, Bingley [18th December 1805]

Scorah, William Ref S2746

[1???-1???] Police Constable in Brighouse [1857]

Scot, Sir Michael Ref S1033

[12??-13??] He was accused of incest with Joan de Heton, a nun at Kirklees Nunnery

Scotchmen, Frederick William Ref S1205

[1872-1938] Landlord of the Royal Oak, Stainland [1934-1938]

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Scote Hall Ref S308

Scotford, Albert Edward Ref S965

[1883-1???] Son of Charlie Scotford.

Born in Carnarvon.

He was a dyer's labourer of Fixby Avenue, Skircoat [1906] / a worsted dyeing labourer [1911].

In 1906, he married Florence Verity at Halifax Parish Church.

Florence, of Jubilee Road, Halifax, was the daughter of William Henry Verity

Child: Charley [b 1908]

They lived at 18 Ingram Street, Halifax [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was brother George Henry Scotford

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Scotford, Charles Moses W. Ref S966

[18??-1???] He was a slate dresser [1906].

In [Q2] 1876, he married Margaret Lewis [18??-1???] in Carnarvon

Children:

(possibly) John [b 1876]

(possibly) Elizabeth [1878] who died in infancy

(possibly) William [b 1880]

Albert Edward
(possibly) Elizabeth [1885] who died in infancy
(possibly) Henry [1889-1891]
(possibly) Elizabeth [1892-1894]
(possibly) Henry [b 1895]
George Henry

They lived at

Carnarvon [1883, 1896]
29 Nursery Lane, Wicker, Sheffield [1916]

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Scotford, George Henry Ref S967

[1896-1916] Son of Charlie Scotford.

Born in Caernarvon.

He was a worsted spinning doffer [1911] / employed at Washer Lane Dye Works.

He lived at Fixby Avenue, Pye Nest.

In 1911, he was living with his brother Albert Edward Scotford and family at 18 Ingram Street, Savile Park.

He spent 4 months in a sanatorium for consumptives.

3 weeks later, he was still receiving treatment at the sanatorium, but considered fit when he enlisted [January 1915] and served as a Private with D Company 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was wounded – being hit in the head – on the Somme, and walked to a Field Dressing Station where he died of an apparently superficial wound [10th July 1916] (aged 20).

The Halifax Courier [5th August 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VIII D 97].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Scotland, Midgley Ref S958

House.

Recorded in 1851, when a number of families are recorded here, including:

It was near Tray Royd Farm

Scott ... Ref S755

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

Scott's: Alexander Scott Limited Ref S2236

Boot dealer, draper, mantle manufacturer, milliner, silk mercer and hosier established by Alexander Scott.

The business was at

23-27 Crown Street, Halifax [1899]
York Buildings, Halifax [1905, 1919]

The business closed down on [28th February 1919]

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Scott & Bagnall Ref S2434

Local architects. They were at Portland Place [1936].

Partners included Mr Scott and Mr Bagnall.

Their work includes Prince of Wales Feathers, Halifax

Scott & Priestley Ref S836

Common brewers at Halifax.

Partners included D. Scott and J. Priestley.

The partnership was dissolved in February 1833

Scott & Varey Ref S2630

Second-hand and antique dealers at 10 Prescott Street, Halifax. Their shop was in the former Prescott Street Co-Op

Scott Brothers Ref S1736

Machine tool works.

Recorded in 1921, when they were at West Mount Iron Works, Halifax

Scott Brothers Ref S2201

Engineers and makers of punching and shearing machines.

Established in 1850.

Officers of the Company have included

Joseph Scott

They had business at Corporation Street, Halifax, Beech Hill Mills, Halifax, and West Mount, Halifax [1914].

See James William Bulmer

Scott Brothers Ref S2296

Ran Park Lodge Laundry, Ovenden [1905]

Scott's Buildings, Southowram Ref S1728

Trooper Lane.

Recorded in 1891, when Arthur Albert Broadley was living here

Scott, Dean & Sutcliffe Ref S1187

Woollen manufacturers at Elland.

Partners included H. Scott, J. Dean and H. Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1879

Scott Street Recreation Ground, Walsden Ref S2666

Scotty Well, Rastrick Ref S1633

A well at Bridge End. Named for Rev John Meldrum, a Scotsman who was minister at Bridge End Chapel and farmed a small croft at Bridge End

Scout Hall Farm, Shibden Ref S508

Aisled house with a doorway dated 1694 with the initials M and IM. Originally a group of farm buildings east of Scout Hall and owned by the Stancliffe family.

This is discussed in the book Aisled Houses in the Halifax Area

Scout Hall, Shibden Ref S307

Aka Scote Hall.

Built for John Mitchell in 1681.

See: Scout / Lower Scout Hall, Shibden / Scout Hall Farm, Shibden / Barzilla Tempest / Upper Scout Hall, Shibden / Water Scout, Shibden

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Scout Road Toll House, Mytholmroyd Ref S3003

Toll house on Scout Road between Mytholmroyd and Sowerby

Scout Rock, Mytholmroyd Ref S317

A cliff rising above Mytholmroyd.

The rock is featured in Ted Hughes's essay

The Rock

which was published in The Listener [September 1963]

Scout, Todmorden Ref S64

Scout Wood, Mytholmroyd Ref S688

Hathershelf.

In 1952, two men – Harry Bentley and Frank Sutcliffe – discovered a hoard of around 533 Roman silver coins when they were on a rabbiting trip. After a Coroner's enquiry, the hoard was declared treasure trove

Scowby, Joseph Ref S1248

[18??-18??] A basket-maker and toy dealer.

In September 1871, he went into liquidation by arrangement

Question: I may have confused details of this man and William Scowby. Can anyone help me sort them out?

He married Unknown.

Children:

Thomas [b 1838] who became a vicar at Langton, Staffordshire
Eliza [b 1845] who married [3rd September 1867] Joseph William Gledhill of Leicester
daughter

Scowby, Thomas Ref S406

[1837-1935] Methodist minister born in Halifax. He was influenced by William Booth. He joined the Methodist New Connexion in 1860. He was President of Conference in 1893 and Correspondence Secretary in 1890, and was present at the uniting Conference in 1932. He was one of the 4 oldest ministers in the Methodist Church and was still preaching at the age of 98.

He died as a result of a domestic accident

Scowby, William Ref S3404

[18??-18??] A basket-maker.

On 11th March 1835, he married Susanna Kershaw of Ovenden, at Halifax Parish Church.

In 18??, the stock at his shop in Jail Lane was destroyed by fire.

A few years later, on 24th March 1840, his workshop in Jail Lane was also completely destroyed by fire

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Scratcherd & Company Ref S2025

19th century Halifax wine and spirit merchants.

They occupied the Crown & Anchor, Halifax [1864]. They were at 8 Bull Green, Halifax [1874].

Advertisements can be seen for their

Perfection Scotch Whiskies

In 1905, their premises were known as The Adega.

See John Exley McKelvin and T. H. C Scratcherd

Scratcherd, Arthur Ref S108

[1878-1918]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 112th Company (Devon) Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

He died 10th February 1918 and was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax [C 18C]

Scratcherd, Cyril Ref S310

[1899-1918] Son of Fred Scratcherd.

Born in Halifax [18th October 1899].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was killed in action in France / Flanders [12th September 1918] (aged 18).

He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [Grave Ref 8], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial, on the Memorial at Prescott Street Drill Hall, on the Memorial at Saint Michael & All Angels' Church, Southowram Bank, and on the Memorial at Sion Branch Congregational Sunday School, Bank Top

Scratcherd, Edgar Ref S1082

[1890-1917] Of 50 Woodside Road, Halifax.

Son of Tom Scratcherd.

He was a member of the Square Church Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Society / employed at Dean Clough.

He joined the Royal Marines [around 1907], and had 10 years' service.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Sergeant with the Royal Marine Light Infantry 2nd R.M Battalion R.N. Div.

He survived the sinking of the cruiser HMS Defence at Jutland [31st May 1916].

He was reported missing and assumed to have died 28th April 1917 (aged 27).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 1], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

The Halifax Courier [1st December 1917] reported his death with a photograph

His brother-in-law Fred Eastwood also died in the War

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Scratcherd, Fred Ref S1450

[1871-1926] Born in Halifax.

He was a poultry keeper [1899] / a corn miller's labourer [1901] / a corn miller at Halifax Flour Mill [1911].

In [Q2] 1895, he married (1) Lucy Emily Kay [1870-1907] in Halifax.

Lucy Emily was born in Halifax

Children:

Willie [1897-1910] ‡
Cyril
Lawrence [1907-1926] ‡

Lucy Emily died in Halifax [Q3 1907] (aged 38).

In [Q4] 1907, Fred married (2) Sarah Ann Stewart [1861-19??] in Halifax.

Sarah Ann was born in Halifax

They lived at 8 Castlemaine Place, Halifax [1901, 1911].

A newspaper of Saturday 19th September 1908 reported

Fred Scratcherd of 8 Castlemaine Place, Southowram Bank, Halifax was one of a number of people giving glowing references to readers of an advertisement recommending them to buy
Wilson's Canadian Pig Powders
which were said to cure most pig ailments including Swine Fever, etc

Lucy Emily died 30th August 1907 (aged 38).

Fred died 27th June 1926 (aged 56).

The couple & the children (‡) were buried at Wesleyan Chapel, Southowram

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Scratcherd, John Ref S1576

[1836-19??] Born in Great Ouseburn, Yorkshire.

He was a general road labourer [1901].

He married Mary [1839-19??].

Mary was born in Green Hammerton, Yorkshire

Children:

Thomas
Joe [b 1875] who was a mechanic's labourer [1901]
Arthur [b 1879] who was a grain warehouseman [1901]
Walter [b 1880] who was a jacquard labourer [1901]

They lived at 29 Godley Road, Halifax [1901].

Living with them [in 1901] was granddaughter Clara Scratcherd [b 1894]

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Scratcherd, Thomas Ref S1451

[1860-1928] Son of John Scratcherd, carter.

Born in Great Ouseburn, Yorkshire.

He was a carter of 52 Wood Street, Halifax [1884] / a horse driver [1891] / a general labourer [1901] / a road scavenger of All Souls' Road [1902] / a corporation scavenger [1911].

In 1884, he married (1) Ann Jane Jones [1857-1900] at St Stephen's Church, Hulme.

Ann, of 52 Wood Street, Halifax, was born in Manchester, the daughter of Charles Jones, labourer

Children:

Hephzibah / Hepsy [b 1885]
Emily [b 1886]
Edgar
Clara [b 1894] who was a serge weaver [1911] & married Fred Eastwood
May [b 1896] who was a framing tenter in cotton mill [1911]
George [b 1897] who was a creeler in carpet weaving [1911]

Ann Jane died in 1900 (aged 43).

She was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax.

In 1902, he married (2) Ruth [1862-19??] at All Souls' Church, Halifax

Ruth, of All Souls' Road, Halifax, was the daughter of William Fawcett, collier, and widow of Mr Squires.
She had children by her first marriage:

Ethel Squires [b 1887] who was a twister in cotton mill [1911]
Alice Squires [b 1891] who was a twister in cotton mill [1911]
Arnold Squires [b 1893] who was a bottler of ale and stout [1911]
Doris Squires [b 1896] who was reaching in worsted coating weaving [1911]
Evelyn Squires [b 1899]

They lived at

Crossley's Buildings, Steep Bank Side, Southowram [1891]
8 Poplar Street, Halifax [1900, 1901]
7 Iona Street, Halifax [1911]

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Scratcherd, Thomas Henry Croisdale Ref S2343

[1835-1896] Born 31st July 1835.

He was a member of the Todmorden Gun Club / assisting Joseph Sutcliffe in his warehouse [1851] / a spirit merchant with Scratcherd & Company / a wine merchant employing 5 men & 1 boy [1871]

He also had business interests in Todmorden.

He & Joseph Sutcliffe were living on Harrison Road [1851].

On 27th May 1857, he married Margaret Bamford [1837-1885] in Manchester.

Margaret was born in Salford [2nd November 1837]

They had no children.

They lived at

13 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1871, 1874]
Oakfield, Halifax [1891, 1896]

Margaret died 23rd March 1885.

Living with him [in 1891] were 2 nieces from Rastrick, Margaret and Kate Wilson.

He died 27th July 1896.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £588,804 12/5d.

Probate was granted to his executors George Collier and John Hoyle.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1896.

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

See Joseph Hinchliffe

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Screeton, William Ref S1034

[1796-1856] Born in Market Weighton.

He was a master tailor employing 2 men [1851].

He married Hannah [1806-1862].

Hannah was born in Wakefield

Children:

William [b 1830] who was a tailor [1900]
Mary [b 1833] who married [Halifax Q2/1867] Christopher Fallon
Elizabeth [b 1837]

They lived at 18 High Street, Halifax [1851].

William died 8th September 1856 (aged 60).

Hannah died 21st December 1862 (aged 56).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 531] with infant grandson James William Fallon

Scribbans-Kemp Limited Ref S2039

Halifax firm of confectioners and bakers. They used the trademark Scribona.

An early business – H. Scribbans & Company – was established in 1898. On 9th May 1927, the company was registered as Scribbans & Company Limited. On 1st September 1946, the name was changed to Scribbans-Kemp Limited. In 1969, the name was changed to S & K Holdings Limited. In 1973, the name was changed to Barker & Dobson Limited

Martin Wood writes

My mother Mary was born in 1920. She tells me that the firm was originally Whittaker's Biscuits and was owned by my grandfather's Jewish family. My grandfather, Frederick Whittaker, had two sisters, and as the eldest son, he should have inherited the business. However, Frederick married a gentile, Emily Maude, and was disinherited by my Jewish great-grandparents, and the inheritance passed to my grandfather's two sisters. One sister married a Mr Scribbans, and the other married a Mr Kemp. This is how the Halifax firm came about. My grandfather, who died about 1947, was left with nothing!

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Scribona Ref S266

Trademark of Scribbans-Kemp

Scriven, Alice de Ref S953

[12??-1329] Aka de Screvyn. Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1307-1328]

The Scrivener Ref S1411

The quarterly journal of the Calderdale Family History Society

Scroggie, Rev William Graham Ref S1124

[18??-19??] A well-known preacher. Minister at Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax [1902-1905].

He lived at 138 Heathleigh, Skircoat Road, Halifax [1905]

Scruton, Dr Ref S2431

Scutt, Rev Andrew Ref S2593

[19??-] Minister at Southgate Methodist Chapel, Elland, [2008]

Seaford House, Halifax Ref S3360

Stafford Road / Skircoat Green Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Sydney Perfect Norris [1891]
Frank Fieldhouse of Fieldhouse Brothers [1892]

Seager, Rev C. E. Ref S1213

[19??-19??] Minister of Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1966]

Seal, Albert Ref S598

[1890-1917] Born in Walsden.

In [Q3] 1913, he married Ellen Whitehead [1891-1956] in Todmorden.

Ellen was born in Todmorden

Child: Vera [1913-1990] who married Clifford Tattershall

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 6th September 1917 (aged 25).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 54-60 & 163A], in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on Patmos War Memorial, and on the Roll of Honour of Patmos Congregational Church.

Ellen never remarried.

She died at 48 Sackville Street, Todmorden [5th February 1956].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £393 8/7d.

Probate was granted to daughter Vera

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Seal, Barry Ref S404

[1941-] Born in Halifax. He was educated at Heath Grammar School, the University of Bradford and the European Business School at Fontainebleau.

He worked as a chemical engineer, a computer consultant, and a lecturer at the University of Bradford.

After eight years in local government, he became the Labour Member of the European Parliament [MEP] for Yorkshire West [1979-1999], and was Chairman of the Economic, Monetary and Industrial Policy Committee [1984-1987], and a member of the Foreign Affairs, Security and Defence Policy Committee and the Human Rights Sub Committee. He was Leader of the British Labour Group at the European Parliament [1988-1989]

Seal of Halifax Ref S2839

Seaman, Ethel Christabel Ref S1334

[1878-19??] Daughter of Fanny & Edward Seaman, a commercial traveller, of Attercliffe, Yorkshire.

Baptised 24th July 1878.

She was a nursery governess (employed by John Campion Noble proprietor of the Bull's Head Hotel, Sowerby Bridge) [1901] / a sick nurse (employed by John Huddleston, Indian Army Colonel, his wife & family in Bristol) [1911].

She lived at

10 Barrington Place, Gateshead (living with her parents) [1891]
Bull's Head Hotel, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
19 Canynge Road, Clifton, Bristol [1911]

In 1901, George Henry Bell was charged with, having on the 13th August 1901, attempted to murder Miss Seaman, who also worked at the pub.

Bell was sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment

Later records show that Ethel Christabel Seaman went to live in New Zealand, where she died

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Seaman, Herbert Ref S287

[1898-1916] Born in Selby.

His family came to live at Stannary Lane, Halifax.

He was a dyer's labourer [1914].

During World War I, he enlisted in 1915 and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action at Thiepval, Somme [19th July 1916] (aged 18).

He was buried at Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, France [Grave Ref XIII X 7].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Searby, Robert Ref S1125

[1864-19??] Son of Benjamin Searby, horse breaker.

Born in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire.

He was a groom of Hanson Lane, Halifax [1889] / a barman [1891] / a tramways labourer [1901] / a groom [1911].

In 1889, he married Sarah Jane Hall [1866-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.

Sarah Jane, of Hanson Lane, Halifax, was born in Wroot, Lincolnshire, the daughter of John Hall, shepherd.
She was a ladies' help [1911]

Children:

Robert William
Charlotte [b 1900]
Mary Alice [b 1903]
Arthur Benjamin [b 1907]

They lived at

6 Parker's Court, Halifax [1891]
7 South Street, Halifax [1901]
15 South Street, Halifax [1911]

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Searby, Robert William Ref S1085

[1897-1978] MM.

Son of Robert Searby.

Born in Halifax [5th February 1897].

He was educated at Holy Trinity School / a bobbin carrier (worsted) [1911] / employed by Balme & Pritchard Limited.

He lived at 4 Bond Court, Hopwood Lane.

During World War I, he enlisted [May 1915] and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was in the Dardanelles [September 1915], and France [June 1916].

He was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry [1917].

His photograph appears with a report of his award in the Halifax Courier [3rd November 1917].

He survived the War.

In [Q3] 1919, he married Doris Dunnington [1898-1964] in Halifax.

Doris died Q2 1964 (aged 66).

He died in Halifax [Q4 1978]

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Seaton, Alexander Adam Ref S146

[1885-1915] Son of Rev John Abdiel Seaton.

Born in Cleckheaton.

He was educated at Leeds Grammar School & Pembroke College Cambridge / a classics graduate / winner of the Lightfoot History Prize / a University Extension Lecturer / a Government Inspector of schools / a Fellow of Pembroke College Cambridge / lecturer in History.

During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 1st Cambridgeshire Regiment.

He went to France in February 1915.

He was dangerously injured when a shell exploded over his trench.

He died in the ambulance on his way to the Field Hospital [4th September 1915].

The Halifax Courier [11th September 1915] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Cité Bonjean Military Cemetery, France. [Grave Ref IX B 1].

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

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Seaton, Hugh John Armand Ref S153

[1883-19??] Son of Rev John Abdiel Seaton.

He was a master at Heath Grammar School [1911]

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Seaton, John Ref S441

[1714-1748] Originally from Rotherham. Nephew of Charles Radcliffe. He was articled to his uncle William Radcliffe at Milnsbridge. He became a Halifax attorney. He lived and practised at The Heights, Barkisland

Seaton, Rev John Abdiel Ref S109

[1837-1908] Born in Cleckheaton.

He was Vicar of St John's, Cleckheaton [1891, 1901].

In [Q2] 1879, he married Eleanor Annand [1845-19??] in Steyning, Sussex.

Eleanor was born in Sylhet, India

Children:

They lived at

St John's Vicarage, Cleckheaton [1891, 1901]
Roslyn, Heath Villas, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] was niece Winifred Eleanor Grey Clark [aged 22].

John Abdiel died in North Bierley [Q4 1908] (aged 71)

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Seattle, Rev Robert Ref S136

[18??-1821] Vicar of Todmorden [1819-1821].

He was regarded as being

too quiet

and the congregation diminished during his ministry

Seccombe, James Alfred Ref S1457

[1889-1915] He was a regular soldier with 6 years' service.

In [Q1] 1914, he married Alice Hanley in Halifax.

Alice had a child

They lived at 84 Portland Road, New Bank, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Company Sergeant Major with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed by a gunshot wound to the head at Zillebeke [2nd March 1915] (aged 26).

He was buried at Tuileries British Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref C 23].

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

Secker, George Ref S2440

[1817-1876] Headmaster of Illingworth National School [1849-1876].

He married Unknown.

Child: William Henry

He was buried at Illingworth Church [18th July 1876]

Secker, William Henry Ref S1654

[18??-18??] Son of George Secker.

He was headmaster of the Parish Church School, Halifax.

In 1872, he wrote A Brief Account of Illingworth Church

Seddon, Clifford Ref S1460

[1897-1918] Son of John Robert Seddon.

He was a member of the Sunday Schools at Queens Road Primitive Methodist Chapel & Pye Nest Primitive Methodist Chapel / a teacher at Queens Road Primitive Methodist Chapel & Sunday School / a worsted spinner [1911] / an overlooker Oates Brothers at Ryburne Mill, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [May 1915], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action somewhere in France [23rd July 1918] (aged 21).

His photograph appears with reports of his death in the Halifax Courier [10th August & 24th August 1918].

He is remembered on the Soissons Memorial, France, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Roll of Honour at Queens Road Primitive Methodist, and on the Roll of Honour at Pye Nest P. M. Sunday School Memorial

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Seddon, John Robert Ref S1630

[1861-1???] Born in Doncaster.

He was a bobbin maker [1891] / a foreman bobbin turner [1901] / a bobbin turner for bobbin manufacturer [1911].

In 1884, he married Hannah Sutcliffe [1863-1???] in Rochdale.

Hannah was born in Walsden

Children:

Edith Mary [b 1889]

John Sutcliffe [1891] who died in infancy

Ada [b 1893] who was a biscuit packer [1911]

Richard [b 1895] who was a cloth presser [1911] & served in France [World War I]

Clifford
Nora [b 1899]
Hilda [b 1903]

They lived at

12 Dudley Street, Wardleworth, Rochdale [1891]
19 Byrom Street, Rochdale [1901]
7 Mile Cross Road, Halifax [1911]
89 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1918]

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Seddon, Margaret Ref S545

[1888-19??] Born in Liverpool.

She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She lived with George Abbott [1901]

Seddon, Mr Ref S1138

[16??-16??] Curate at Lightcliffe [1656-1661].

Heywood includes him in his list of the great number of wretched drunken preachers at Lightcliffe, and adds

a drunkard and hunter, who died at Beeston and desired to be buried on the North side of the chapel [normally reserved for the unbaptised, suicides and heretics] in view of the alehouse he haunted

Sedgewick, Amy Ref S45

[18??-18??] Actress who appeared several times at the Halifax Theatre

Sedgewick, Rev Thomas Ref S1172

[17??-18??] Minister of Hartshead [1787-1788] and again [1801-1802]

Sedgwick, Duke Ref S1461

[1854-1923] Born in Shelf.

He was a worsted warp dresser [1891, 1901] / a warp dresser [1911].

In [Q4] 1882, he married Emma Gertrude Jones [1862-1937] in Halifax.

Emma was born in Liverpool.
She was a milliner & drapery dealer [1901]

Children:

Richard Mereton [b 1884] who was a mechanic (machine works) [1901], an engineer [1911]

Joe [b 1885] who was an apprentice saddler [1901], an unemployed saddler [1911]

Fred
Bessie [b 1890] who was a weaver [1911]
Harry
Gertrude [b 1898]

They lived at Holdsworth, Ovenden [1891]; Shop 69 Boothtown Road, Halifax [1901]; 23 Ripon Terrace, Akroydon [1911]; 1 Salisbury Place, Akroydon

Sons Fred & Harry died in World War I.

Duke died Q3 1923 (aged 69).

Emma died Q3 1937 (aged 75)

Sedgwick, Fred Ref S855

[1888-1918] Son of Duke Sedgwick.

Born in Halifax.

He was a reacher in a worsted mill [1901] / a twister [1911] / employed by Standeven & Company Limited.

In [Q2] 1916, he married Elsie Greenwood in Halifax.

They lived at

3 Tennyson Street, Lee Mount
5 Rushworth Street, Lee Mount [1918]

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with B Company 1st/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was wounded [25th April 1918].

He died as a POW in Danzig [21st July 1918] (aged 30).

He was buried at Malbork Commonwealth War Cemetery, Poland [Grave Ref 8 A 12].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Akroydon Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, and on the Standeven Roll of Honour.

His brother Harry also died in the War

Sedgwick, Harry Ref S853

[1895-1918] Son of Duke Sedgwick.

He was a twister's apprentice [1911] / employed by Standeven & Company Limited.

During World War I, he was with the 82 Yorkshire MB Field Ambulance, then he served as a Corporal with the 2nd/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 29th March 1918 (aged 22).

He was buried at La Cauchie Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref 7 OF 13].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Akroydon Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, and on the Standeven Roll of Honour.

His brother Fred also died in the War

Sedgwick, Rev J. G. Ref S1730

[18??-18??] MA. He was Chaplain and supervised the Copley Factory School

Sedgwick, Leonard Ref S1201

[1851-1894] Born in Dent, Yorkshire.

He was landlord of the Hare & Hounds, Stainland [1885-1894].

On 29th June 1875, he married Ruth Ann Holroyd [1850-1927] in Dent.

Ruth was born in Ripponden

Leonard died at the Hare & Hounds in 1894.

Ruth took over at the Hare & Hounds [1894-1923].

She died in Salford in 1927

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Seed ... Ref S1032

The entries for people & families with the surname Seed are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Seed Brothers Ref S2087

Boot and shoe manufacturers and retailers established by Joseph Seed around 1870.

There were 4 partners and they employed 19 hands [1881]. Partners included Joseph Seed, George Seed, and Thomas Seed.

They had business at a shop in Crown Street (with 80 employees), Hanson Lane, St James's Road, and then at Fearnought Works, Halifax.

They acquired the retail business established by S. T. Midgley.

The firm's specialities included


Fearnought Boots
Welcome Shoes
Halifax Boots

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Seedlings Mount, Halifax Ref S873

Aka Neddy Haigh's Field. Cottages which stood near the Stannary Inn. In the 1840s, Richard Whitaker had a brewery here.

The name is a corruption of Sydel-ing

Seekings, Bertie Charles Ref S1153

[1896-1916] Born in Huntingdon.

He was a member of Bradshaw Church / a colour matcher for T. S. Tetley Limited.

He lived at 21A Bradshaw Lane, Bradshaw.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [2nd September 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Bradshaw War Memorial

Seely, Herbert William Ref S1584

[1863-1898] FCS.

Son of Robert Seely.

Born in Lincoln.

He was a chemist & druggist in Halifax.

In 1887, he succeeded to the chemist and pharmacy business of George A. Parkin at The Pharmacy, 11 Corn Market, Halifax.

The company's specialities included


Seely's Nerve Tonix
Seely's Liver and Stomach Mixture
Seely's Blood Purifier
Seely's Coughaline
Seely's Extract of Herbs [for the immediate production of herb or botanic beer]
Seely's Glycerine and Cucumber Toilet Soap
Seely's Glycerine and Cucumber [for removing roughness...]

Around 1890, the business moved to 20 Southgate when Corn Market was being redeveloped.

In [Q4] 1887, he married Ada Rebecca Teesdale in Lincoln.

Ada was born in Lincoln.

Child: Cecil Teesdale (Seely) [b 1888]

They lived at

Union Street South, Halifax
3 Coleridge Street, Halifax [1896]
14 Southgate, Halifax [1898]
Prescott Street, Halifax [where he died]

He died 3rd August 1898 (aged 35).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,695 10/6d to his brother Robert Charles Seely (grocer) & Frederick Yerburgh Teesdale (commercial clerk)

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Seely, Robert Ref S555

[1826-1901] Born in Richmond, Surrey.

He was a grocer & tea dealer employing 5 men [1871].

In [Q2] 1853, he married Eliza Bayles [1831-1???] in Lincoln.

Eliza was born in Lincolnshire

Children:

Eliza Ann [b 1855]

Mary Jane [1858] who died in infancy

Anne [b 1859]

Robert Charles [b 1860] who was a grocer and is mentioned in his brother Herbert William's will [1898]

Edith Mary [b 1862]

Herbert William
Frank Singleton [b 1865]
Lucy Ellen [b 1866]
Kate Emily [b 1868]

The family lived at 14 Bail Gate, St Paul, Lincoln [1868, 1871].

Robert died Q4 1901 (aged 75).

Eliza died Q4 1926 (aged 96).

They both died in Lincoln

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Selbourne Villas, Halifax Ref S3465

Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Captain Campbell [1876]
John Naughton [1877]

Selby House, Shibden Ref S780

Dam Head. 17th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

Alfred Sindall [1905]

Selby, William Ref S2599

[17??-1824] He lived at Blackwall, Halifax. He was High Constable for the Division of Morley

Seldon, William Ref S2365

[18??-18??] He ran a school at Norwood Green [around 1874]

Selfrac Ref S2302

Refractory bricks made by Allen & Sons

Sellars, Albert Ref S1496

[1885-1914] Son of Susannah & Isaac Shaw Sellars of 15 Albert Gallery, Haley Hill, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 30th September 1914 (aged 29).

His brother Tom Sellars also died in the War

Sellars, Fred Ref S1267

[19??-1???] Of Earl Street, Claremount.

An acquaintance of Freda Lindley and a witness when she attempted suicide [1950].

The couple later married

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Sellars, John William Ref S1389

[1877-1918] Of 74 Green Lane, Halifax.

Born in Halifax.

He was employed by Asquith's / employed by Jeremiah Speak & Company.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He died of wounds in Shorncliffe Military Hospital, Folkestone, Kent [26th April 1918].

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K C 522].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Sellars, Tom Ref S1486

[1889-1915] Son of Isaac Shaw & Susannah Sellars of 15 Albert Gallery, Haley Hill, Halifax.

He served with the Northumberland Fusiliers for 7 years, and was in India when World War I broke out. His Regiment came back to Europe to take part in the War.

He served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Border Regiment.

He was wounded and on recovery, returned to the trenches.

3 days later, he was wounded again, and died from the bullet wound in hospital in Boulogne [20th May 1915] (aged 26).

He was buried at Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I H 15].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

His brother Albert Sellars also died in the War

Seller, Rev John Ref S2436

[1863-19??] Curate at Elland [1890].

In 1891, he was a Clerk in Holy Orders living as a boarder with Johnson Aspinall.

He left and was curate of St John's, Cleckheaton [1892]

Sellers & Blomley Ref S2632

Attorneys at Rochdale and Todmorden.

Partners included James Haslam Sellers and John Blomley.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1842

Sellers & Son Ref S443

Joiners & shopfitters established by Linton Sellers [1891].

They were at 5 Lister Street, Winding Road, Halifax [1891, 1916, 1921]

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Sellers, Frank Ref S1141

[1920-1944] Son of Gladys Sellers of Boothtown, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with the 122nd Field Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 21st September 1944 (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [Grave Ref 29]

Sellers, Harry Ref S718

[1921-1944] Son of Joseph Sellers.

During World War II, he served as a Flying Officer with 578 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 21st July 1944 (aged 23).

He was buried at Uden War Cemetery, Netherlands [Coll Grave 3 I 1].

He is remembered on Copley War Memorial

Sellers, James Haslam Ref S3063

[18??-18??] Todmorden solicitor. Partner in Sellers & Blomley

Sellers, James Henry Ref S3210

[1856-19??] Born in Hyde, Cheshire.

He was a packer in a toffee works (Mackintosh's?) [1911].

In 1881, he married Miriam, daughter of Henry Burgess.

Child: Albert [b 1886]

They lived at 4 Woodbine Terrace, Halifax [1911]. In 1911, his widowed sister-in-law Mary Jane, and niece Florence were living with the family

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Sellers, James Thomas Ref S210

[1896-1974] He worked in the knitting department at Longbottom Mill, Luddendenfoot.

He was interested in photography and became a photographer of Luddendenfoot. He did much work for Lilywhite Limited and became their chief photographer.

Like Lilywhite's founder, Arthur Frederick Sergeant, when Lilywhite was taken over by Leach's, Sellers went to work for the London photographic firm of Raphael Tuck.

During World War II, he returned to Yorkshire and set up in business as

a camera craftsman

at Luddendenfoot.

He married Unknown.

Child: Unknown

They lived at 1 Railway Terrace, Luddendenfoot [1918].

This & associated entries use material contributed by Christine Sellers

Sellers, Joseph Ref S480

[1890-19??] Born in Cleckheaton.

He was a warehouseman (retail drapery) [1911].

In [Q1] 1909, he married Ethel May England [1889-19??] in Halifax.

Ethel May was born in Hyde Park, Leeds

Children:

Mabel [b 1910]

Harry

Sellers, Linton Ref S494

[1844-1913] Born in Fridaythorpe, East Riding.

He was a pattern maker [1866] / a joiner [1871, 1881] / founder of Sellers & Son [1891].

On 22nd May 1866, he married Mary Ann Tweedy [1846-1912] in Halifax.

Mary was born in Halifax, the daughter of Sarah & William Tweedy, joiner

Children:

Charley [1868-11th February 1921] who was a joiner in the family business ‡
Harry [1870-1937] who was a joiner in the family business ‡
Mary Ellen [b 1874]
William [1875-1876] ‡
Robert Henry [1877-1878] ‡
Thomas [1879-1881]
Annie [b 1883] ‡
Louis [1885-1886]

The family lived at

22 Middle Street, Halifax [1871, 1881]
5 Lister Street, Winding Road, Halifax [1912, 1913]

Mary died at home [31st August 1912].

Linton died at home [29th January 1913].

The couple & other members of the family (‡) were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Sellers, Rev Richard Ref S215

[1860-1931] Vicar of Mytholmroyd [1930].

He was buried at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd [30th January 1931]

Sellers, Rev Dr Robert Victor Ref S1264

[1895-1973] Son of Martha Ann [1863-1955] and Richard Sellers of Cleckheaton.

He was curate at Ossett before becoming Vicar of Mytholmroyd [1924-1931]. He moved to Reading.

He was Professor of Biblical & Historical Theology at King's College, London [1948-1954]. He published Eustathius of Antioch, Two Ancient Christologies, and The Council of Chalcedon.

In 1931, he married Irene Oesterley.

Children:

a daughter
a daughter

He was Chancellor of Wells [1956-1961]

Selwin-Ibbetson, Henry John Ref S3596

[1826-1902] MP.

Son of Sir John Thomas Ibbetson-Selwin, Bart, who had assumed the name Selwin in 1825 when he inherited the Selwin estates at Harlow, Essex.

They are connected to the family of Jane Selwin, wife of John Caygill.

He was 7th Baronet Ibbetson [1870] and 1st Baron Rookwood [1892].

He owned Shay House, Halifax [1889]

In 1923, Halifax Corporation bought The Square from his widow Sophie Harriet, Lady Rookwood [1842-1932].

After his death, the barony became extinct

Selwin, Jayne Ref S817

[1722-1806] Or Jane.

Daughter of William Selwin of Down Hall, near Harlow, Essex.

She married John Caygill.

There is a monument for her in Halifax Parish Church.

She inherited Down Hall on the death of her brothers Charles and Thomas.

She and her husband had given land for the construction of the Piece Hall. One of the conditions made when this was built, was that, when it ceased to be used for the purposes of the worsted trade, it should revert to the Selwin family, descendants of Mrs Caygill.

She was blind in her later years.

After her husband's death in 1787, she moved to live in Essex.

She died in Essex and her body was brought back to Halifax for burial.

There is a memorial to her in Halifax Parish Church

In accordance with Mrs Caygill's will, the hall passed into the hands of Sir John Thomas Ibbetson-Selwin, Bart, and his son, Henry John Selwin-Ibbetson MP, who presented it to the town on 6th October 1868

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Selwyn, Rev A. B. Ref S1327

[18??-19??] Curate at St Paul's Church, Queens Road [1923]. In 1924, he left to work in Colombo, Ceylon

Sendall, Edward William Bell Ref S3067

[1853-1908] Coach builder at Shade. He was Manager of the Todmorden Carriage Company for 19 years

Sending information to the Calderdale Companion Ref S3663

Senior ... Ref S1695

The entries for people & families with the surname Senior are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Senior Society of Clothworkers Ref S2179

Halifax benevolent society established in 1741.

See Clothworkers' Company

Sennett, Ingham Ref S1509

[1899-1916] Son of James Sennett who died in World War I.

Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 9th September 1916.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 3C & 3D], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Sennett, James A. Ref S1189

[1877-1915] Born in Dublin.

He was a quarryman [1911].

In [Q2] 1880, he married Annie Hitchcock [1876-19??] in Reading.

Annie was born in Coventry

Children:

Ingham
James [b 1909]

They lived at

6 Sunnyside Street, Haley Hill [1911]
9 Wood Yard, Whitley Street, Nursery Lane, Ovenden

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 12th September 1915 (aged 38).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K D 1672].

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

Son Ingham died in World War I.

Annie married Mr Astwood.

Sentry Edge, Warley Ref S754

Area of Warley.

It is said that there was a Roman Camp here.

Question: Does anyone know anything about the Romans being here?

See Camp End Farm, Norton Tower and Sentry Edge Delfs, Warley

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September Break Ref S882

A short annual half-term holiday for schools. It was abandoned in 1996.

See Teacher's Rest and Wakes

Serge Room Ref S427

In 1787, the name for the cellars at the east end of the Piece Hall – originally the South Low Room – became the Serge Room. Merchants could hire a stand here for 2/- per year.

In 1851, the porter was banned from keeping pigs here because of the smell

Sergeant, Arthur Frederick Ref S190

[1882-1952] Born in Leeds. He developed an interest in photography and trained as an artist. He started work with the Great Northern Railway Company and came to Halifax, pursuing photography as a hobby.

On a holiday to France in 1898, he saw some printed photographic views, and with picture postcards becoming popular in England, he realised the potential. His first published view was of Crimsworth Dene.

The early cards were laborious to produce, and he devised a new type of emulsion called chlorobrom and a new photographic paper. This revolutionised large scale commercial photography and helped to create the developing and printing industry. Sergeant called his new paper Lilywhite, hence the name of his firm.

He was the founder of the Halifax Photographic Company which became Lilywhite Limited.

When the firm was taken over by Leach's, Sergeant went to work for the London photographic firm of Raphael Tuck

Serotonin Ref S237

Brighouse-based band formed in 1998 by Thom Thornton and Alec Townsend, and including Oliver Hutchinson, Jake Miller, and Nick Moxham.

In 2006, the band changed the name to Far from the Dance

Servant, George Edward Ref S1532

[1876-1918] Born in Halifax.

He was a cart driver [1911].

In [Q3] 1895, he married Ada Shaw [1876-19??] in Halifax.

Ada was born in Halifax

Children:

Elsie [b 1896] who was a winder (carpet department) [1911]
Thomas Henry [b 1899] who was a part-time errand boy [1911]
May [b 1911]

They lived at 104 Green Lane, Halifax [1911, 1918].

Living with them [in 1911] was sister-in-law May Shaw [b 1894] (twister worsted mill).

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [1st October 1918].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Servant, John Sladdin Ref S1207

[1883-1917] Son of Samuel Servant.

Born in Halifax.

He was a railway porter boarding at Old Tanhouse, Wakefield [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He died 10th December 1917 (aged 34).

He was buried at Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II D 27]

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Servant, Samuel Ref S1363

[1855-1935] Born in Halifax.

He was a coal merchant.

In 1881, he married Harriet Sladdin [1857-1954] in Halifax.

Harriet was born in Halifax

Children:

John Sladdin
Eveline May [b 1886]
Amy Annie [b 1888]
May Elsie [b 1890]
Arnold Levi [b 1897]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

32 Essex Street, Halifax [1901]
7 Laverock Place, Brighouse

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Servant, William Ref S1148

[1869-1916]

In [Q3] 1893, he married Susan Bateman in Leeds.

They lived at Clay Bank, Pellon

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was Mentioned in Despatches.

He died 4th August 1916 (aged 47).

He was buried at Hirst Wood Church Burial Ground, Shipley [C 146]

Sessions Court House Ref S703

Aka West Riding Magistrates' Office

Sessions Files Ref S1524

See Coroner

Seston, Herbert Ref S350

[18??-1941] Licensee at the Crown & Anchor Inn, Mixenden [1923, 1927] and the Old Original Masons' Arms, Halifax [1927-1930].

In the 1920s/1930s, he played the Whitaker's Brewery advertising figure Doc Shire.

He died in Thornbury, Bradford

Seton, Charles Compton Ref S1379

[1846-1923] In 1868, he married Phoebe Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Henry William Ripley.

Children:

Charles Henry
Bruce Hugh
Margaret Annie Phoebe

Settle, Alfred Ref S1510

[1831-1???] Of Brighouse/Hipperholme.

Son of Ann Settle – father unknown – and grandson of Luke Settle.

Born [21st June 1831]; baptised [21st August 1831].

Alfred was living with his grandfather Luke [1841].

He married Mary Ellis.

Children:

James [b 1852]
Arthur [b 1854]
Luke [b 1856]

Around 1858, he emigrated to America. He may have left for America with some haste due to the non-settlement of a Leeds Loan amongst other things

Rose Booth writes that

Sailing records around the date do not show an Alfred Settle on board but there is an Alfred Rushworth of the right age and I know he travelled with a companion called Rushworth

His correspondence with his wife, who remained in Brighouse/Hipperholme, still survives.

A possible Alfred, Mary and the children are recorded in Pennsylvania [1870]

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Settle, Ann Ref S9030

[1812-1???] Daughter of Luke Settle.

Baptised at Lightcliffe [9th February 1812].

In 1831, she had a son Alfred – father unknown.

On 19th November 1835, she married Joseph Wilkinson

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Settle, Jubal Ref S2692

[1817-1883] Son of Luke Settle.

Born in Slead Syke.

Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [14th September 1817].

In April 1866, he and Liberty Bradbury occupied a blacksmith's shop and cottage at Slead Syke

On 16th May 1852, he married Helen Havelock in Halifax.

Helen was born in Sunderland

They had no children.

Jubal died at Slead Syke.

He was buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [13th January 1883]

Settle, Luke Ref S650

[1777-1863] (Possibly) brother of Mark Settle.

Born in Southowram.

He was a whitesmith [1799] / a blacksmith at Slead Syke, Brighouse / a flautist and a singer / choirmaster at Brighouse Parish Church.

He also composed a number of hymns including Settle.

In 1831, he noticed Mrs Susan Sunderland's singing ability He gave her first training, and she is said to have sung as Settle beat time on his anvil at Slead Syke. He taught her to breathe deeply, to project her voice and to enunciate clearly.

Other pupils included Miss Empsall

In 1849, Luke was declared bankrupt.

In the 1850s, he presented a production of Joshua at Brighouse National School with an orchestra and choir of 60 people.

He is commemorated by a trophy for choirs – the Luke Settle Shield.

On 7th December 1853, he was described as

the father of music in the locality

when he gave a concert at the Oddfellows' Hall in Brighouse.

On 15th December 1799, he married Martha Freeman.

Martha was the daughter of Lawrence Freeman

Children:

John [1802-1875]
twins Benjamin [1804-1805]
Joseph [1804-1871]
Ellen [b 1807]
Miriam [1809-1868]
Ann
Maria [1814-1868]
Jubal
Martha [b 1821]

Members of the family were buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

Many of the family were buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

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Settle, Luke Ref S1533

[1857-1889] Born in Halifax.

He was a stone miner [1881].

In [Q1] 1878, he married Emma Asher [1860-1???] in Halifax.

Emma was born in Metheringham, Lincolnshire

Children:

Mary J. [b 1879] who was a half-time doffer in a silk mill [1891], a silk gasser [1901]

John Alfred [b 1881] who was a half-time band maker [1891], a blacksmith [1901, 1911]

Annie [b 1885] who was a silk spinner [1901]

Leonard [b 1888] who was a doffer in a silk mill [1901], a cloth cutter [1911]

Wilfred

They lived at 2 Sutcliffe Wood Bottom, Hipperholme [1881]; New Street, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1891]; 22 Back New Street, Brighouse [1901]; 40 Waterloo Road, Brighouse [1911]; 34 Wood Top, Hove Edge [1918]

Luke died Q4 1889 (aged 33)

Settle, Mark Ref S429

[17??-18??] (Possibly) brother of Luke Settle.

Born in Southowram.

He was a blacksmith [1802].

On 3rd May 1802, he married Eleanor Freeman at St Anne's Church, Southowram.

Eleanor was the daughter of Lawrence Freeman

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Settle, Robert Ref S446

[1763-1825] Halifax attorney.

On 25th February 1810, a Mr Settle, a solicitor of Halifax, was awarded £50 damages when he broke his leg after leaping from the Defiance coach of which one of the wheel-horses fell as they were descending a steep hill near Halifax. The injury occasioned a long confinement.

He was at Upper George Yard, Halifax [1809] / Causeway Head, Halifax [1816, 1822] / Crown Street, Halifax [1822] / Hoyle Green, Warley

Settle, Wilfred Ref S1275

[1888-1918] Son of Luke Settle.

Born in Halifax.

He was a doffer in a silk mill [1901] / a nurseryman [1911].

In [Q3] 1917, he married Gertrude M. Chesham at St Pancras, London.

They lived at 2 Quadrant Grove, Kentish Town, London.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards.

He died 22nd August 1918 (aged 30).

He was buried at Moyenneville (Two Tree) Cemetery, France [Grave Ref A 10].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

Severhills Clough, Soyland Ref S581

See Severhills Mill, Ripponden

Sewage works Ref S705

There are several entries for sewage works in the district: Cooper Bridge Sewage Works, Copley Sewage Plant, Greetland Sewage Works, Halifax Corporation Sewage Department, Luddendenfoot Joint Sewage Works, Mytholmroyd Sewage Disposal Plant, Salterhebble Sewage Works, Sandbeds Sewage Works, Charlestown, Shelf Sewage Works and Sowerby Bridge Sewage Works

Seward, Mary Ref S3401

[19??-] Mayor of Hebden Royd [1994-1995]

Sewed, Edward Ref S1540

[1879-1920] Son of George Edward Sewed.

Born in Lindley.

He was a drayman for railway company [1901] / a cart driver [1911].

He married Mary Hannah [1878-1952].

Mary was born in Halifax

Children:

Leonard [b 1903]
Lily [b 1904]
Phyllis [b 1908]
George Edward [b 1911]

They lived at

7 Thomas Street West, Halifax [1901]
121 New Bank, Halifax [1911]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment.

He died 29th August 1920 (aged 41).

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

Mary Hannah died in Heywood, Lancashire [Q1 1952] (aged 73)

Sewed, George Edward Ref S1555

[1849-1906] Born in Lindley.

He was a farmer [1881] / a verger [1891] / a warehouseman (worsted mill) [1901].

In [Q4] 1868, he married Mary Gledhill [1851-1933] in Huddersfield.

Mary was born in Birchencliffe, Huddersfield

Children:

Betsy [b 1872]

Sarah A. [b 1877] who was a worsted coating weaver [1901]

Edward
Laura [b 1884] who was a twister at worsted mill [1901]

They lived at

Lister Lane, Halifax [1891]
29 Conway Street, Halifax [1901]

Mary died in Halifax [Q3 1933] (aged 83)

Sewell Brothers Ref S2240

Iron founders at Bowling Green Foundry, Halifax. Partners included James Robert Sewell and Charles Sewell

Sewell, Charles Ref S2241

[18??-19??] Partner in Sewell Brothers.

He lived at 38 Emscote Avenue, Halifax [1905]

Sewell, James Robert Ref S2223

[1867-1908] Partner in Sewell Brothers.

He lived at 33 Carlton House Terrace, Halifax [1905].

He died in his foundry

Sewing Machines Ref S3190

Seymour, James William Ref S1716

[1889-1974] Son of William Seymour.

Born in Todmorden [21st November 1889].

He was a cotton weaver [1911].

In [Q1] 1911, he married Hannah Sykes [1887-19??] in Todmorden.

Hannah was born in Todmorden, the daughter of Arnold Sykes

They lived at 128 Burnley Road, Todmorden [1911].

A James William Seymour died in Blackpool [Q1 1974]

This & associated entries use material contributed by Roger Beasley

Seymour, William Ref S1717

[1861-1???] Born in Cornwall.

He was a coal miner [1891].

Around 1885, he married Elizabeth Ann [1853-1???].

Elizabeth Ann was born in Cornwall

Children:

Evelin [b 1885]

Constance [b 1886]

Jane [b 1889]

James William

They lived at 66 Hollins Green, Todmorden [1891]

Shack Field, Halifax Ref S883

A piece of land near the Piece Hall – also known as Vicar's Field, Halifax – which is recorded in 1799

Shackleton Ref S55

Hamlet and area above Hardcastle Crags. It is about 1,000 ft above sea level. It is said that there was a mediæval vaccary here.

Other forms of the name include Shackletonstall [1219], Shakilden [1470s], Shakelton [1564], and Shakleton [1718].

Today, there are only a few cottages and farm buildings.

There was a Shackleton family mentioned in the 13th century.

The early form Shackletonstall is derived from elements – shack and tunstall – the whole meaning a farm on a narrow strip – or tongue – of land.

See Shackleton, Tunstall and Willow Gate, Hebden Bridge

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Shackleton ... Ref S744

The entries for people & families with the surname Shackleton are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Shackleton's Clock, Sowerby Bridge Ref S1150

A large clock which hung outside the shop of Percival Shackleton in Sowerby Bridge.

In 1904, Shackleton's business address was

Under the Clock, Wharf Street

The clock was labelled Greenwich Time and was a familiar landmark in the town

Shackleton Clough Ref S1629

Flows into Hebden Water

Shackleton's: F. & J. Shackleton Ref S2131

Watchmakers of Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge. Partners included Frank Shackleton and Julian Shackleton. They took over the business established by their father, Percival Shackleton.

Shackleton's Clock hung outside their shop.

In 1905, they were advertising as Opticians.

The business closed in 19??

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Shackleton's: James Shackleton & Sons Ref S2138

Fustian & cotton manufacturers at Machpelah, Hebden Bridge and Rochdale.

Established by James Shackleton [between 1822 & 1842].

Partners included James Shackleton, Thomas Shackleton, and John Shackleton.

Recorded in 1851.

James Shackleton died in 1852.

In February 1876, the partnership between Thomas Shackleton and John Shackleton, was dissolved. Thomas Shackleton continued the business.

Subsequently, the partners included Thomas Shackleton, James Shackleton, and William Shackleton.

In 1883, this partnership was dissolved. James Shackleton retired from the firm. Thomas and William Shackleton continued the business

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Shackleton Knoll Ref S56

Hilltop above Hardcastle Crags.

See Dole

Shackleton Moor Ref S2860

Moorland above Pecket Well

Shackleton's: Roger Shackleton & Company Ref S2125

Fustian manufacturer of Globe Works, Hebden Bridge, Hangingroyd, Royd Shed, Hebden Bridge, and Salem Shed.

In 1906, their mills were affected by the fustian weavers' strike.

See William Pickles

Shackletons & Green Ref S7600

Stone merchants at Thornton and Allerton.

Partners included brothers John Farrar Shackleton and Joah Dixon Shackleton and their uncle Samuel Green.

The partnership was dissolved on 1st October 1870 by mutual consent.

See Samuel Green & Company

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Shade Ref S57

District of Calderdale south-west of Todmorden. The community comprised just 3 cottages until the construction of the canal in the 1790s. The name comes from a Woodshade built by the canal workers.

See Hudsonites

Shade Junior & Infants' School Baths, Todmorden Ref S1977

Opened in 1904 on the ground floor of Shade School. These were the first public baths in Todmorden

Shade Lock, Todmorden Ref S672

Lock #21 on the Rochdale Canal. Built 1798

Shade Post Office Ref S2210

Recorded in 1861 & 1891, when Joseph Baume was there.

Recorded on 2nd September 1907, when it opened at the shop of Frank Steele, bookseller, stationer and newsagent This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

Shakehand Brig Ref S92

Aka Shakand Brig, Shaken Brig. A popular name for the early wooden Lee Bridge on account of its parlous condition. This was replaced by a stone bridge around 1518

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Shakeltonstall, Elkoe Ref S5001

[12??-1???]

He married Unknown.

Child: William

Mentioned in the Wakefield Court Rolls [1274] when

[At Hyperum] Jordan de Schakeltonstall, Nelle de Wynter, John Luvekyn and William, son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall accused of taking a stag remain under surety until the next Court at Wakefield

See Shackleton

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Shakeltonstall, William Ref S9507

[12??-1???] Son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall.

Mentioned in the Wakefield Court Rolls [1274] when

[At Hyperum] Jordan de Schakeltonstall, Nelle de Wynter, John Luvekyn and William, son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall accused of taking a stag remain under surety until the next Court at Wakefield

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Shakeshaft, John Richardson Ref S1155

[1886-1961] Landlord of the Griffin, Barkisland [1935-1936]

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Shakespear News Room, Halifax Ref S3672

Recorded on 27th October 1794, when their Annual Dinner was announced.

Recorded in 1808, when

Question: Does anyone know whether it was connected to Shakespeare pub?

Shakespeare House, Halifax Ref S1165

Clare Road. The house was opposite the Royal Oak.

Owners and tenants have included

George Hogarth

Shaking House, Mixenden Ref S879

Recorded on maps produced in 1854.

Owners and tenants have included

Jonathan Priestley [1861]
Fred Ambler [1905]

Shambles, Halifax Ref S3211

Shannon, Issy Ref S303

[19??-] Reporter with the Hebden Bridge Times.

She and Frank Woolrych published the magazine Milltown Memories.

The book, Alice's Album [2004], by Issy and Frank Woolrych, tells the story of Crossley Westerman and his daughter Ada, and Alice Longstaff

See Calder Valley Offcuts, Cheers! and Infamous Yorkshire Women

Shannon, Patrick Ref S1558

[18??-1916]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 26th September 1916.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 3C & 3D], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Sharkey, James Ref S1066

[1879-1916] Son of Bridget & John Sharkey of Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster).

He died 20th November 1916 (aged 37).

He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VIII D 207]

Sharkit Head, Ambler Thorn Ref S856

Methodist meetings were held here when it was occupied by Caleb Cockcroft.

The meetings were later held at what became Ambler Thorn United Methodist Chapel

Sharman, Alfred Ref S813

[1888-1915] Son of William Sharman.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist Sunday School / a telegraph messenger [1901] / a coal merchant's clerk [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in a gas attack at Ypres whilst stretcher-bearing [14th December 1915].

He was buried at Ferme-Olivier Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref 2 K 4].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Salem United Methodist Chapel

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Sharman, John Ref S3643

[18??-19??] Of Carton Street, Halifax.

He frequently travelled by boat, and when he read of the sinking of the Titanic in a special edition of the Halifax Evening Courier, he rang to break the news to the White Star shipping line at their offices in Liverpool

Sharman, John Ref S2620

[1830-1898] Born in Colne in Lancashire.

He was educated at Horton College Bradford.

He he served as a Private with Company 8 of the 4th West Yorkshire Rifles Volunteers.

He was a draper's assistant in Wakefield [1851].

He (possibly) moved to Halifax [1861]

In January 1862, he joined the Militia in Halifax. He joined the Gorilla Small Bore Club in Halifax and won several prizes over the next 3 years.

In 1862, he joined the National Rifle Association.

On 22nd July 1865, he won the Queen's Prize of the National Rifle Association for shooting at Wimbledon. He was described as

the champion shot of 1865

and was greeted by a crowd of around 35,000 people as he and 4 other Halifax prizemen returned to Halifax. Members of the regiment formed a guard of honour

The winner could choose to receive £250 in cash or in any other form. John chose a silver tea service with the balance of cash in a blue silk purse.

He was in partnership with his brothers as woolstaplers in Bradford [1865].

In 1867, he married Jane Ann Earl [1846-1898] of Richmond, in Richmond.

Children:

son
son
son
daughter
daughter

They lived at

Heath Field Terrace, Halifax [1867]
15 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1881]
Horton, Bradford [1888]

John died whilst on holiday at Arncliffe, Westmorland [1890]

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Sharman, Robert Ref S1561

[1888-1917] Born in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire.

He was a member of St James's Spiritual Temple, Halifax / a cotton operative [1911] / a munitions worker for Butler's.

During World War I, he enlisted [June 1917] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

He was killed in action [31st July 1917].

He was buried at Artillery Wood Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref II D 4].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sharman, Thomas Ref S1678

[1819-1895] Born in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.

He was a hand loom weaver (carpet) [1851] / a carpet weaver (power loom) [1861] / a carpet weaver [1871, 1881].

He married Mary [1817-1885].

Mary was born in Northampton

Children:

Sophia [1840-1919] who was a carpet setter [1861] & married John Jenkinson
Henry Thomas [1846-1868] who was a warp slayer for carpet weavers [1861]
William

They lived at

20 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1851]
11 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1861]
5 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1871, 1881]

Mary died 24th December 1885 (aged 68).

In 1891, the widowed Thomas was a lodger with son-in-law John Jenkinson

Thomas died 1st February 1895 (aged 76).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2626] with grandson Willie Sharman who died 2nd February 1876 (aged 15 months)

Sharman, William Ref S1701

[1834-1878] Born in Burnsall.

He was a wool buyer [1861] / a master worsted spinner [1871].

He married Emily [1831-1882].

Emily was born in Bedfordshire

Child: Emily Lacey [1863-1893] who married Rowland Evans Ellis & was buried with her parents

The family lived at

Lower Small Lees, Soyland [1861]
2 Walsh Street, Halifax [1871]

William died 23rd November 1878 (aged 44).

Emily died 25th April 1882 (aged 51).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1330]

Sharman, William Ref S811

[1848-1943] Son of Thomas Sharman.

Born in Halifax.

He was a carpet printer [1871] / a wine & spirit warehouseman [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1872, he married Catherine McDonald [1849-1???] in Halifax.

Catherine was born in Queens County, Ireland

Children:

Edward [b 1874] who was a telegraph messenger [1891]
Annie [b 1881] who was a worsted spinner [1891], a skirt machinist [1901], an underclothing machinist [1911]
Thomas Andrew [b 1883] who was a tailor [1901], a tailor's assistant [1911]
Helena Mary [b 1885] who was a skirt machinist [1901], an underclothing machinist [1911]
Alfred
Frederick [b 1894] who was a tailor's assistant [1901, 1911]

They lived at

18 Birks Hall Lane, Halifax [1881]
5 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1891]
16 St James Street, Halifax [1901, 1911]
22 Stirling Street, Halifax [1915, 1933]

Catherine died 1st May 1911.

William died 16th October 1933.

They both died at home.

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Sharp ... Ref S77

The entries for people & families with the surname Sharp are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Sharp's: Alph Sharp & Company Ref S2002

Chemical manufacturers at Copley.

Established around 1903 by Arthur Edouarde Sharp.

Alphonse Sharp was also associated with the Company.

Closed in 19??

See Sharp & Mallett

This & associated entries use material contributed by John Needham

Sharp & Brown Ref S2307

Card and wire manufacturers at Bowling Dyke, Halifax and at Birmingham [1854].

T. & J. Binns worked for them before taking over the business and establishing T. & J. Binns & Company

Sharp & Mallett Ref S2033

Chemical and colour manufacturers and munitions manufacturers at Wakefield Road, Copley.

Partners included Arthur Edouarde Sharp, George Edward Mallett, and Alphonse Sharp.

In 1914, J. F. Walsh designed some of the buildings.

The partnership was dissolved on 1st January 1915 and Sharp & Mallett Limited succeeded to the business.

During World War I, as a part of the war effort, the company manufactured picric acid, which was used as an explosive charge in shells.

There was an explosion at the Copley site on 22nd December 1917.

The factory was rebuilt and Alph Sharp & Company (possibly) took over the premises.

The company also controlled the North Dean Munitions Factory, Greetland

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Sharp & Waller Ref S2109

Brighouse partnership established by architects Miles Sharp and Daniel Waller.

They were at 32 Bradford Road [1901, 1922].

In 1894, they were receiving tenders for the construction of houses at Harriet Street, Brighouse for the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited.

Their work included

Albert Theatre & Opera House, Brighouse [1898]
Carr Green Board School, Rastrick [1912]

Sharp's: George Sharp & Sons Ref S2053

Nurserymen, seedsmen and florists.

Established by George Sharp.

They were at Wellcroft Nurseries, Hipperholme [1905]

Sharp's: James & M. S. Sharp Ref S596

Dyers.

Partners included James Sharp and Milton Sheridan Sharp

Sharp, Wright & Company Ref S2760

Coal, sand and lime merchants. In 1905, they were at North Bridge Station

Sharpe ... Ref S250

The entries for people & families with the surname Sharpe are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Sharpin, John Ref S1658

[1840-1???] Born in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.

He was a brushmaker [1881, 1881].

In [Q4] 1872, he married Hannah Holdsworth in Halifax.

Hannah was born in Sowerby Bridge, the daughter of Samuel Holdsworth

Child: Martha E. [b 1875]

They lived at

26 Launceston Street, Halifax [1881]
12 Wadsworth Street, Halifax [1891]

Living with them [in 1881] were Hannah's mother Mary & sister Ellen.

A Hannah Sharpin died in Halifax [Q1 1898] (aged 68)

Sharples, Mr Ref S1385

[18??-18??] Curate at Todmorden [1841?]. After a few months, he left the post

Sharpley, Rev J. R. Ref S1597

[18??-1???] Minister at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel

Sharratt, David Ref S643

[1829-1???] Son of Thomas Sharratt

Born in Salendine Nook / Longwood.

He was a brick maker [1861] / a farmer of 9 acres [1871] / a master brick maker employing 4 men & 4 boys [1871] / a brick maker [1881] / a brick manufacturer [1891].

Established David Sharratt & Sons Limited.

In [Q3] 1853, he married Martha Jowett [1829-1???] in Keighley.

Martha was born in Bradford

Children:

Rebecca [b 1855] who was a wool weaver power loom [1871], a dressmaker [1881]
Hyde
Thomas J. [b 1861]
Albert [b 1862] who was a brick maker [1881, 1891]
Martha Lavinia [b 1865]
Elizabeth Ann [b 1867]

They lived at

High Field House, Heaton, Bradford [1861]
Huddersfield Road, Elland-cum-Greetland [1871]
Ainley Road, Elland-cum-Greetland [1881]
114 Huddersfield Road, Elland-cum-Greetland [1891]

Sharratt's: David Sharratt & Sons Limited Ref S2139

Quarriers and manufacturers of sanitary pipes, firebricks, red building bricks and tiles at Storth Brick Works, Elland [1874, 1945].

Established by David Sharratt.

One man was killed and another injured by an explosion at the works on 8th February 1900.

On 1st June 1900, Jonah Scott died from injuries received at the works

Keith Marsden says that the site of the brickworks

was on the left as you go up [from Elland towards Ainley Top]. The place is now [2014] full of plastic tanks in wire cages and blue barrels. This was part of the brickworks property and is a new building, just below the underpass of the new road.
Sharratt's used to get their clay from across the road. The clay came in big metal tubs, down a thick cable. On arrival, the tub hit a lever, and it then tipped out the clay and righted itself. The tub then went back up the hill over the field to get filled again. The clay deposit was about half a mile up over the hill.
[Keith] was told the Sharratt's were slave drivers with little pay

On 27th August 1917, the firm bought the Horse & Jockey, Elland

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Sharratt, Hyde Ref S3118

[1857-1911] Son of David Sharratt.

Born in Shipley.

He was a brick maker [1871, 1881, 1891] / a brick & pipe manufacturer [1901] / with David Sharratt & Sons Limited / Chairman of Elland District Council [1911].

He married Harriet [1862-19??].

Harriet was born in Huddersfield

Child: Martha [b 1898]

On 27th July 1912, a shelter in his memory was opened in the recreation ground, Elland

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Sharratt, Percy William Ref S1121

[1891-1964] Born in Brierley Hill, Staffordshire.

He was a gas fitter for the Corporation Gas Department [1921] / landlord of the General Rawdon, Luddendenfoot [1938-1942].

He married (1) Unknown.

Children:

Kathleen [b 1911]
Jack [b 1916]

The children were born in Todmorden.

In [Q4] 1920, he married (2) Alice in Todmorden.

Alice was born in Walsden, the daughter of William Walton; she was the widow of Leonard Greenwood. 2 children from her first marriage: Jim Greenwood [b 1911] & Amy Greenwood [b 1912] were living with the Sharratt family in 1921

They lived at 958 Rochdale Road, Walsden [1921]

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Sharratt, Thomas Ref S658

[1802-1882] Born in Prescott, Lancashire.

He was a potter [1851] / a brick maker.

He married (1) Unknown.

Children:

David
Robert [b 1837] who was a fire brickmaker [1851]

In 1851, Thomas was widowed and living with sons David & Robert as lodgers of Thomas Emmott at Firth Carr Farm, Bradford.

In 1872, he married (2) Betty

Elizabeth / Betty (née Horsfall), was the widow of James Rangeley

Sharrock, Henry Ref S1144

[15??-1613] MA.

Curate at Ripponden [1586-1613].

In 1594, John Hoyle of Clough House, Soyland bequeathed 20/- to Mr Sharrock.

He married Unknown.

Children:

Abigail [b 1592] who married Laurence Stansfeld
Adam
Simeon
John
Theophilus

Sharrock, Theophilus Ref S2537

[15??-1623] MA.

Son of Henry Sharrock. He succeeded his father as Curate at Ripponden [1613-1623]

Shavey Bottom, Jagger Green Ref S3230

Shaw ... Ref S14

The entries for people & families with the surname Shaw are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Shaw & Company Ref S2099

Engineers at Hebden Bridge. John Shaw was a senior partner

Shaw & Company Ref S869

Paper manufacturer.

They were at

New Mill, Barkisland [1910]: which was powered by water and steam, and where they produced MG caps, sealings, pressings and coloured papers.
Bradley Mill, Stainland [1910]: which was powered by water and steam, and where they produced fine MG caps, MG cartridges, MG manillas and coloured papers

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Shaw & Moores, Walterclough Ref S2610

Recorded on 27th January 1858 when an employee was injured by a fanning machine at their mill

Shaw's: Ben Shaw & Sons Limited Ref S2834

Soft drinks manufacturer in Huddersfield and Halifax. Established in 1???.

They were at Lister Lane, Halifax [1929, 1936].

Their trade mark was Benjamin Shaw's signature surrounded by the Latin inscription

Amicus Humani Generis

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Shaw Booth, Warley Ref S796

Aka Lower Shaw Booth.

Question: Can anyone confirm that – as the Comfort illustration suggests – this and Lower Shaw Booth are the same property? Is/was there an Upper Shaw Booth?

Owners and tenants have included

The Shaw family
The Wadsworth family
The Oldfield family
The Colbeck family
Samuel Colbeck [1650]
The Wade family
Benjamin Wade [1709]
Abraham Wadsworth [1709]
The Appleyard family of Wainstalls
Samuel Appleyard
Charles Appleyard [1751]
John Appleyard [1841, 1865]
William Appleyard

See Upper Shaw Booth, Warley

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Shaw's Clough, Sowerby Ref S447

Stream at Cottonstones which joins Old Eli Clough

Shaw's: E. & E. Shaw & Sons Ref S2029

Halifax soft drinks manufacturer established by Ernest Edgar Shaw. Established in 1927. They were at Rookery Lane, Halifax (on the site previously occupied by Clegg's Nursery) and Shaw Royd, Sedbergh Road [1950s].

The business became Shaw's of Halifax.

In 1968, the business was sold to Barrs of Glasgow, makers of Irn-Bru

See Joseph Pitchforth

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Shaw's: F. & H. Shaw Limited Ref S3054

Of Foster Holme.

John Hankin Shaw was Managing Director [1900]

Shaw Hall, Halifax Ref S456

See Shaw Hill House

Shaw Hardcastle Limited Ref S2032

Halifax ladies' outfitters and drapery company founded by Shaw Hardcastle. They were at 1-3-5 Old Market [1939].

This closed in 198?, and was taken over by Wilbefort's.

This closed in ????.

The premises subsequently had a number of occupants.

Shaw Hardcastle re-appeared in the Old Arcade, Halifax

Shaw Hill House, Halifax Ref S94

House which stood on the corner of Shaw Hill / Simmonds Lane on the Lower Shaw Hill estate. The house was built by Joshua Laycock around 1697.

See Mr Booth and Shay House, Halifax

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Shaw House, Halifax Ref S262

Stood in land at Shaw Lane / Gaukroger Lane / Simmonds Lane. The land was bought by the Holdsworth family in 1871.

Owners and tenants have included

Alfred Bearder [1885]
Dr Joe Laycock and his family lived here for a time

In the 1960s, the land was sold to Halifax Corporation. A tower block stands on the site

Shaw's: J. Shaw & Company Ref S239

Stone merchants.

Recorded in 1896, when they were at Bowood Quarry, Triangle

Shaw's: James, Joseph, William & Luke Shaw Ref S17

Woollen manufacturers at Elland.

Partners included James Shaw, Joseph Shaw, William Shaw, and Luke Shaw.

In March 1858, the partnership was declared bankrupt. In June 1858, the bankruptcy was annulled

Shaw's: John Shaw & Company Ref S2195

Quarry owners and stone merchants at Hollins Estate Quarry, Sowerby Bridge [1905]

Shaw's: John Shaw & Sons Ref S1990

Woollen and worsted manufacturers founded by John Shaw.

They occupied Brook Mill, Stainland, [1770], Rawroyds Mill [1835], Brookroyd Mills, Holywell Green, Holroyds Mill, Holywell Green, Holme Mill, Stainland, and New Mill, Stainland [1905].

In the 1770s, John Shaw started the business at Brook Mill, Lower Holywell Green, Stainland, a small mill with its own water-wheel and dam fed by the Holywell Brook.

By 1794, John was joined by his sons Joseph & George who carried on the business after John died in 1820.

In 1835, the firm purchased Rawbank or Rawroyds Mill, and it was agreed that George Shaw and his sons would run that mill and Joseph Shaw would still trade under the name of John Shaw & Sons.

The railway line was extended from Greetland Station to serve the company's mills.

Aly Lazell of Dartmoor Tweed tells me that

In 1887, Captain Shaw of John Shaw & Sons bought The Old Woollen Mill in North Tawton, Devon.
This was Captain John Leslie Morton Shaw, though the date [1887] is too early.
This was at a time when the woollen industry in Devon was in decline.
Could Shaw's have bought the mill to gain access to the Devon & Cornwall Longwool sheep?

Other members of Joseph's family joined the firm:

The firm went into liquidation in 1930.

Raymond Morton Shaw kept a part of the business going until he sold it in 1952.

In nearly 170 years of trading, there was only one strike – by women narrow-loom weavers in 1890.

See Joseph Davidson, The explosion at Holme Mill, Stainland, Holywell Brook Station, James Shaw and Waggon & Horses, Holywell Green

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Shaw's: John Shaw & Sons Ref S2344

Wire manufacturers at Wheatley Road [1874]

Shaw's: John Shaw & Sons Limited Ref S2728

Wire manufacturers established by John Shaw at Livingston Wire Mill, Brighouse [1871, 1881]. The business was wound up in 1903

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Shaw Laithe, Elland Ref S1142

Recorded in 1198 when it was the property of Fountains Abbey

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Shaw Lane Ref S1059

A melody written by Richard Thomas when he was choir master at Tuel Lane United Methodist Free Chapel.

It was named for Shaw Lane, Sowerby.

It was first sung at the Chapel's anniverary in 1865.

This was often known as the Northern Tune for the carol While shepherds watched

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The Shaw, Langfield Ref S155

The property is recorded as having 7 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

John Arthur Ingham [1855]
John Arthur Ingham [1903, 1911]

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Shaw Lodge, Halifax Ref S340

Huddersfield Road.

Off Shaw Hill, Halifax.

Owners and tenants have included

Charles Emmet [1800s]
John Holdsworth [1850s]
Colonel William Irving Holdsworth [1881]

The house – and nearby Spring Hall – were used as a hospital during World War I.

The house had problems with woodworm and was demolished in the early 1920s

Shaw Lodge Hospital, Halifax Ref S229

During World War I, Shaw Lodge was used as a hospital. It had 136 beds.

See Spring Hall Hospital, Halifax

Shaw Lodge Mills Dead Brief Society Ref S1574

Recorded in 1893, when it was registered under the Friendly Societies Act.

In January 1914, they held their annual meeting in the Horton Street Restaurant, Halifax

Shaw's: Luke Shaw & Son Ref S2043

Wool and waste dealers established by Luke Shaw at Albion Street, Elland [1905]

Shaw, Mankinholes Ref S36

New Road. The original house was built in 1503. A fireplace is inscribed CI for Charles the First. The house was rebuilt in 1675.

Owners and tenants have included

the Ingham family [to 1918]

Shaw Mill Farm, Mixenden Ref S1708

Part of Shaw Mill, Mixenden.

Ann Walker owned the properties [around 1800].

In 1846, the farm was described as

20 days' work of land

Abraham Berry was a tenant [1847]

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Shaw's: Norman Shaw & Company Ref S1521

Cotton spinners.

Recorded in 1911 & 1915, when they were at Spa Well Mill, Elland / Spa Field Mills, Elland

Shaw's of Halifax Ref S147

Originally E. & E. Shaw & Sons

This & associated entries use material contributed by Graham Shaw

Shaw's: Owen Shaw & Company Ref S2151

Wine, spirit and cigar merchants and wholesale bottlers at 88 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

As shown in the accompanying photograph, the company issued its own tokens

Shaw Park, Holywell Green Ref S1317

Public park was the grounds of Brooklands, home of Samuel Shaw. It was given to the local council by Raymond Shaw in 1955 or 1972. The several castle follies in the Park were built by Shaw as aviaries.

The old Stainland Well was rebuilt near the Park.

See Castle Farm

The Shaw, Ripponden Ref S2961

Area of Halifax near the Shay.

John Hoile [1623]

Shaw Royd, Halifax Ref S2336

House in Shaw Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Shaw Syke, Halifax Ref S3311

Also Shaw Sike, Shay Syke.

In July 1844, Halifax Town station for the single branch line was opened at Shaw Syke. This became the goods yard.

See Savile Royd, Halifax

Shaw Syke Railway Station Ref S1985

The route of the Manchester & Leeds Railway by-passed Halifax, and passengers and goods had to depart and arrive at Sowerby Bridge or Elland.

On 2nd July 1844, the original Halifax Town station for the single-track branch line from North Dean was opened at Shaw Syke.

The line joined the Manchester-Leeds Railway at North Dean.

Later, this became the goods yard and the building was used by National Carriers Limited

The Shaw West, Todmorden Ref S3364

Shaw Wood Road.

House dated 1675

Shaw Wood Ref S196

Area of Todmorden

Shaw Wood Bridge, Todmorden Ref S1045

Shaw Wood Road.

Bridge #25 over the Rochdale Canal

Shawcroft, Luddendenfoot Ref S1269

Luddenden Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

George Percival Smith [1949]

Shawplains Lock, Hebden Bridge Ref S576

Lock #15 on the Rochdale Canal

Shawyer, Rev Andrew Ref S1376

[17??-18??] Or Sawyer. He served at Rugely [1811] and Bilston before becoming First Minister at Bramley Lane Congregational Church [1830-1840]. He occasionally served at Sion Chapel, Halifax in the afternoons.

His son, Andrew Fielden Shawyer trained at Rotherham College [1830] and served at several places, including Pately Bridge and Delph, before he died at Keswick [1868]

Shay Ref S105

Area of Halifax around the site of Shay House and later, The Shay sports ground.

In the 15th century, the area is recorded as Shaghe Lane when William Brodley had property here.

The names shaw and shay are related and are derived from the Old English sceaga [a copse].

See Shaw Hill and Shaw Sike

Shay Farm, Halifax Ref S2876

Oxford Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Edwin Blakey [1870]
Charles Smith [1881]

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Shay Gardens, Halifax Ref S1241

In 1922, comedian Max Miller appeared here as a pierrot

The Shay, Halifax Ref S1471

On 4th August 1920, Halifax Council leased the Shay estate as a football ground and home ground of Halifax Town Association Football Club for a period of seven years.

The first football match was held here on 3rd September 1921.

On 14th February 1953, the pitch had to be cleared of snow before the match.

Around 23rd January 1963, very cold weather enabled ice skating at the Shay.

Motor cycle racing was held at Halifax Speedway there until 1986.

In 1987, the Council bought the lease back from Halifax Town FC.

In 1998, there were plans to revamp the stadium for use by both Halifax Rugby League Club and the football club, instead of a super-stadium at Thrum Hall Rugby Ground

In 19??, work began on a new stand at the ground. Work stopped before the stand was complete.

In 2005, the Council decided to close the stadium, but a massive public protest and demonstration in January 2006 caused the councillors to reconsider their decision

Shay Hill, Halifax Ref S2882

See Shaw Hill House

Shay House, Halifax Ref S62

Aka Shay Hall, The Shay.

About 1650, Richard Blackett owned land here.

The house was built by John Carr around 1770 for John Caygill, and stood on the site of the Shay football ground.

Subsequent owners included

The Bradford Daily Telegraph [Thursday 10th January 1889]

The Municipal authorities in Halifax have just completed the purchase of the Shay estate, which includes the mansion known as The Shay, for £19,000 from the owner Sir Henry John Selwin-Ibbetson Bart

The house and land was bought by Halifax Corporation to make way for the construction of the new Skircoat Road.

The new road opened on 29 August 1891.

The House was demolished in 1903.

The land was subsequently used as a rubbish tip, a practice ground for the Territorial Army during World War I, and from the 1920s, The Shay football ground.

See Shaw Hill House, Halifax

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Shay, Norland Ref S1664

Mentioned in Newspaper Cuttings [1820] when it was in the occupation of Bryan Shepley

Shay Syke, Halifax Ref S7540

Shcipden Ref S560

[1918-1944] Son of Emma & Henry Edward Shea of Pear Street, Parkinson Lane, Halifax.

Shea, Henry Edward Ref S1407

He was educated at Haugh Shaw School / a member of King Cross Cricket Club / employed by Stott & Ingham at Battinson Road.

During World War II, he enlisted [1940], and he served as a Corporal with the 7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He spent 2 years in Ireland.

He was killed in France [25th June 1944] (aged 26).

He was buried at Hottot-Les-Bagues War Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VIII G 4].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Shead, Jock Ref S355

[1926-1950] Born in Burnley. He was a well-known speedway rider for Halifax. He was killed when he was thrown into a safety fence after a collision in a race for the National Speedway Trophy at Norwich on 1st July 1950

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Sheard ... Ref S50

The entries for people & families with the surname Sheard are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Sheard & Company Ref S3634

The successor to John Sheard & Company when that was dissolved in 1873. Henry Hebblethwaite and Samuel Bold Tillotson were partners

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Sheard & Midgley Ref S3251

Quarry owners at Barker Royd Quarry, Southowram. Partners included Marshall Sheard and George Midgley.

In November 1881, a bankruptcy notice was issued for the business

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Sheard Brothers Ref S1986

Stone merchants of Southowram [1904-1918]

Sheard Green, Hipperholme Ref S960

In the Hove Edge part of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse.

Owners and tenants have included

Richard Kershaw [1904]
Joshua Hall [1930]

The tenant of the house paid £1 per year to the vicar of Lightcliffe.

See Sutcliffe's Gift

Sheard's: John Sheard & Company Ref S2103

Carpet manufacturer – of Brussels, Wilton, Tapestry, Axminster carpets, squares and rugs – established by John Sheard at Atlas Carpet Works [1859, 1874].

The partnership included Henry Hebblethwaite, Sheard's brother-in-law Samuel Bold Tillotson, and John William Tillotson.

John William Tillotson may also have been involved in the business.

On 16th October 1873, the partnership was dissolved, by mutual consent, so far as regards John Sheard. Henry Hebblethwaite and Samuel Bold Tillotson carried on the business in copartnership, as Sheard & Company

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Sheard's: William Sheard & Son Ref S2345

Tinmen and braziers at Bull Close Lane, Halifax and Bull Green, Halifax [1874]

Sheedy, John Francis Ref S1430

[1918-1943] Son of Elizabeth & Joseph Arthur Sheedy.

In [Q4] 1942, he married Bessie Pearson Mitchell in Edmonton, London.

They lived in Brighouse.

During World War II, he served as a Driver with 667 Artisan Works Company Royal Engineers.

He died 4th April 1943 (aged 25).

He was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwickshire [104 9]

Sheehan, Charles Ref S63

[1899-1919] Son of Charles Henry Lee Sheehan.

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

He died of influenza in 38 State Hospital, Italy [12th March 1919] (aged 20).

He was buried at Arquata Scrivia Communal Cemetery Extension, Italy [Grave Ref I C 2].

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

His brother William Henry also died in the War

Sheehan, Charles Henry Lee Ref S348

[1866-19??] Son of Emily (née Taylor) [1844-1???] & Charles Henry Lee Sheehan [1844-1???], book binder.

He usually states that he was born in Ireland, but he changes this to Bermondsey, London, in the 1911 census

He was an errand boy in Camberwell (cheesmonger) [1881] / a soldier of 30 Lower Bridge Street, Chester [1895] / a Private with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [1901] / an army pensioner [1911] / caretaker of Boro Council School [1911].

In 1895, he married Charlotte Rosina Green [1873-19??] at the church of St Bridget with St Martin, Chester.

Charlotte Rosina, of 8 Shipgate Street, Chester, was born in Chester, the daughter of Samuel William Green, railway guard

Children:

William Henry
Charles
Doris [b 1902]
Mildred [b 1904]
Phyllis [b 1911]

They lived at

Halifax Barracks, Gibbet Street, Halifax [1901]
Bermerside Cottage, Halifax [1911]
27 St James's Road, Halifax [1916]

Sons William Henry & Charles died in World War I

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Sheehan, William Ref S151

[18??-191?]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and (possibly) on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Sheehan, William Henry Ref S772

[1897-1916] Son of Charles Henry Lee Sheehan

He was associated with All Saint's Sunday School / a parcel boy (Halifax Corporation Tramways) [1911] / a telegraph boy on the railway at Shaw Syke.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant / Staff Sergeant with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action on the Somme, leading his platoon into the fight [30th July 1916] (aged 19).

The Halifax Courier [19th August 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], on All Saints' War Memorial, Dudwell, and on the Memorial at Saint James's Church, Halifax.

His brother Charles also died in the War

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Sheepheard, Thomas Ref S3349

[1606-1???] Son of Matthew [b 1580s] of Stainland.

Baptised at Elland [14th January 1607].

They were early members of The Shepherd family of Stainland

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Sheepshanks, Mary Ref S342

Pen-name of Mabel Ferrett

Sheeran, Arthur Edward Ref S1387

[1855-1940] Son of Edward Sheeran.

Born 28th August 1855.

He was a boarding house keeper at Douglas, Isle of Man [1891, 1901] / a farmer (employer) [1911].

In 1890, he married Catherine Callow [1859-1937].

Children:

Harriet Phoebe [b 6th March 1886]
Edward Murray [b 12th February 1889]
James Henry

The family lived at

Clarence Terrace, Douglas, Isle of Man [1911]
Ballaglan, Maughold, Isle of Man [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] was Ada Sheeran.

Living with them [in 1901] was Alice Lynch [b 1881].

Catherine died 8th March 1937.

Arthur Edward died 2nd June 1940.

They couple were buried at Maughold Parish Churchyard, Ayre, Ramsey, Isle of Man [Grave Ref: Z118]

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Sheeran, Clement Henry Ref S1480

[1876-1???] Son of James Sheeran.

Baptised 4th June 1876.

In 1906, he married Ruth Sutcliffe.

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Sheeran, Edward Ref S1340

[1822-1855] Son of John Sheeran.

Born in Leeds [3rd April 1822].

In 1841, Edward was living with his brother-in-law William Balmforth at Marshall Hall, Elland.

He was a woollen cloth manufacturer employing 7 men [1851].

He married Harriet Lumb [1825-1???].

Children:

John
James
Wilks [23rd March 1848-1871]
Joseph [17th May 1850-1879]
Henry
Arthur Edward

The family lived at 33 Old Earth Road, Elland [1851].

Edward died 3rd March 1855.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

After his death, the family lived at

25 Old Earth Road, Elland [1861]
Whittel Green End, Elland [1871]
Castlegate, Princess Street, Elland [1881]
3 Princess Street, Elland [1891]
6 Brook Street, Elland [1901]

Living with them [in 1861] was Harriet's mother Hannah Lumb [b 1790].

Harriet died in 1901 (aged 80)

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Sheeran, Edward Christopher Ref S3586

[1991-] Pop singer Ed Sheeran.

Born in Hebden Bridge. He grew up in Suffolk

Sheeran, Frederick William Ref S1287

[1879-1966]

In [Q3] 1906, he married Sarah Bottomley Wise [1880-1962] in Halifax.

Children:

Frank [1908-1910]

Win [1912-1990]

James Denis

Sarah died 23rd August 1962 (aged 82).

Frederick William died 26th May 1966 (aged 87).

Members of the family were buried at Elland Cemetery

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Sheeran, Henry Ref S1356

[1852-1946] Son of Edward Sheeran.

Born in 17th September 1852.

He was a retired spinner [1911].

He lived at

6 Brook Street, Elland [1911]
11 Albion Street, Elland [1946]

He died 18th March 1946.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £285.

Probate was granted to Ada Sheeran (spinster) and Florence Maria Sheeran (wife of Vernon Pearson)

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Sheeran, James Ref S1448

[1846-1???] Son of Edward Sheeran.

Born 22nd March 1846.

He was a woollen carder [1881, 1891, 1901].

In 1870, he married Maria Hanson [1847-1???].

Children:

Wilks
Ada [bapt 4th October 1874]
Clement Henry
Frederick William [born 2nd June 1878]
Florence Maria [bapt 6th July 1884]
Arthur James [bapt 5th September 1886]

The family lived at

Timber Street, Brookfold, Elland [1881]
Back Catherine Street, Elland [1891]
20 Catherine Street, Elland [1901]

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Sheeran, James Denis Ref S1447

[1922-1943] Son of Frederick William Sheeran.

During World War II, he served as a Flight Sergeant with the 249th Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He was killed in action [17th November 1943].

He is remembered on the family grave at Elland Cemetery, on the Malta Memorial, Malta [Grave Ref 7 2], on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Brooksbank School, Elland

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Sheeran, John Ref S2866

[17??-18??] He was an innkeeper at Bridge End, Leeds [1813].

He married Sarah from Leeds.

Children:

Elizabeth [1811-1867] who married Oscar Henry Balmforth
Mary Wilks [2nd March 1813-1874] who married William Balmforth
Edward

After his death, Sarah married William Balmforth, becoming his second wife

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Sheeran, John Ref S1442

[1844-19??] Son of Edward Sheeran.

Born 22nd April 1844.

He was a woollen manufacturer of Elland [1874].

On 27th May 1874, he married Emma Shaw [1847-1???].

Emma, of Honley Wood Bottom, was the daughter of Charles Shaw, labourer

Child: Edward [b 1878] who was a wool warehouseman [1911]

John died between 1901 & 1911.

Emma died in 1932 (aged 86)

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Sheeran, Wilks Ref S1594

[1872-1961] Son of James Sheeran.

Born 2nd January 1872.

He was an institution attendant of 2 Mowbray Street, Harrogate [1907] / an attendant at Little Horton Workhouse, Bradford [1901] / an imbecile attendant [1911] / a workhouse attendant officer [1939].

On 18th April 1907, he married Mary Ann Clapham [1879-19??].

Mary Ann of 2 Mowbray Street, Harrogate, was born 6th August 1879, the daughter of George Clapham a Joiner

They lived at

Little Horton Workhouse, Bradford [1901]
52 Derby Street, Great Horton, Bradford [1911]
Cecil Street, Harrogate [1939, 1960]

Wilks died in 1961 (aged 89)

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Sheerman, James Henry Ref S1595

[1896-1958] Son of Arthur Edward Sheeran.

Born 6th March 1896.

At some point, he added his mother's maiden name Callow, becoming James Henry Callow Sheeran. On 28th October 1916, he was a Sergeant with the Highland Light Infantry.

Later he became a Lieutenant.

He served in France.

Starting on 8th April 1919, he was a medical & dental student at Queens University Belfast.

He married Rachel Eveleen.

They lived at 44 Campbell Road, Bow, London E3.

James Henry died at The Woodman, Stanford Rivers, Essex [Q2 1958] (aged 62).

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £4,842. Probate was granted to his widow Rachel Eveleen and Annie Murray

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Sheffield, Charles Ref S1691

[18??-1854] A stone merchant at Rastrick. He had quarries in Rastrick, including Macauley's Park, Crowtrees, Longroyde, Lillands, Fixby, Hove Edge, and Elland Edge.

He married Unknown.

Child: Thomas

Sheffield, Ernest Ref S933

[18??-1957] In the 1920s, he bought the Ganson Mineral Water Company. He sold it in 1949

Sheffield, John Ref S961

[16??-1735] Curate at Southowram [1714-1716] and Curate at Sowerby [1730-1735]

Sheffield Royd, West Vale Ref S405

Area of land at West Vale between the Calder & Hebble Navigation and the Calder just west of Elland Bridge

It is said that there were plans to build a road across the land, linking West Vale to Elland Bridge, but this was never completed. A raised mound for the new road can be seen [1982]

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Sheffield, Thomas Ref S1690

[1831-1903] Of Holly House, Rastrick.

Only son of Charles Sheffield.

He was educated at Ashton-under-Lyne Grammar School.

In 1848, he entered the family business, and took over when his father died 6 years later.

He joined the local yeomanry and acted as bodyguard to Queen Victoria when she visited Leeds to open the town hall.

He was involved in local affairs. He was unsuccessful in the Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893. He was involved with the Rastrick Burial Board, the Rastrick School Board, the Rastrick Gas Company, and the Rastrick Water Company

He was churchwarden and sidesman at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick, Guardian of the Poor for Rastrick [1894], and one of the first members of the Rastrick Local Board.

He married Unknown.

Children:

son
son
daughter
daughter

After the funeral service at St Matthew's, he was buried in the family vault at Bridge End Congregational Church

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Sheldrake, Charles Frederick Ref S212

[1879-19??] Son of Robert Sheldrake.

Born in Great Horton.

He was a worsted doffer [1891] / a tar boiler [1911].

In [Q1] 1899, he married Alice Hanson [1878-19??] in Halifax.

Alice was born in Halifax

Children:

Teresa [b 1900]
Annie [b 1905]
Robert [b 1907]

They lived at 75 Wadsworth Street, Battinson Road, Halifax [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was his brother Edgar

Sheldrake, Clement Ref S3262

[1869-19??] Son of George Sheldrake.

In 1907, he married Hilda Mary Victoria, daughter of Joseph Morton, in Halifax

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Sheldrake, Edgar Ref S161

[1893-1971] Son of Robert Sheldrake.

Born in Halifax [25th February 1893].

He was a member of No.6 Halifax Boys' Brigade / a member of Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax.

In 1911, he was living with his brother Charles Frederick Sheldrake in Halifax.

In [Q4] 1917, he married Hilda Atkinson in Halifax.

They lived at Violet Street, Halifax.

In 1912, he was with the 3rd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

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

Sheldrake, George Ref S478

[1843-1???] Born in Suffolk.

He was an underclothing manufacturer (employer) [1891].

He married Mary [1842-1???].

Mary was born in Queensbury

Children:

Edith B. [b 1864]

Herbert [b 1866]

Clement

They lived at

62 Free School Lane, Halifax [1891]
Linden Royde [1907]

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Sheldrake, Robert Ref S259

[1855-1907] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a carman [1891] / a waiter (barman) [1901].

In [Q3] 1873, he married Frances (Fannie) Sykes [1854-19??] in Halifax.

Frances was born in Southowram

Children:

Alice H. [b 1874] who was a worsted rover [1900]

Charles Frederick
Emma [b 1881] who was a worsted spinner [1891], a drawer (worsted) [1901]
George S. [b 1884] who was a blacksmith [1901]
Priscilla [b 1886] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
William [b 1888] who was a cotton twister [1901]
Emily C. [b 1890]
Edgar

They lived at

3 Back Lord Street, Halifax [1891]
83 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1901]

Robert died in Halifax [Q4 1906] (aged 52)

Shelf Ref S107

District of Calderdale to the north-east of Halifax, bordering on Buttershaw and Bradford.

See Population, Bradford & Shelf Tramways Company and Parish statistics

Shelf Board of Guardians Ref S837

See Marmaduke Holdsworth

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

Rev Frederick Smith [1869]

Shelf Board of Health Ref S1225

Established in 18??

Shelf Civic Trust Ref S1071

See Shelf Village Hall

Shelf Common Ref S410

Common land at Shelf.

See William Fourness

Shelf Conservative Club Ref S2165

Established 18??.

Recorded in 1917, when Harry Bartle was secretary.

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Shelf constables Ref S803

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Shelf

Shelf Dean Ref S1531

An area of Shelf. Dean House is here.

It is said that the surname Dean originated here

Shelf Feast Ref S485

Local festival

Shelf, Geoffrey de Ref S6200

[1???-13??] In 1338, Geoffrey de Shelf had a brawl with John de Rokis and John has the blood of Geoffrey in exchange, for which they were each fined 12d

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Shelf Hall Ref S3193

Shelf Hall, Manor of Ref S1094

A submanor of the Manor of Shelf. The manor house was Shelf Old Hall.

See Batehayne, Northowram, John Cowper and Manor of Royds Hall

Shelf Hall Park Ref S1369

Halifax Road. Built on the site of Shelf New Hall which had been demolished in 1951.

See Shelf Village Hall

Shelf High Cross Ref S2425

The cross is recorded in 1609. It served as a guidepost and stood at what was an important junction in mediæval times

See High Cross Farm, Shelf

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Shelf hoard Ref S31

A hoard of bronze artefacts – eight axes and 2 spear heads – discovered at Upper Westercroft, Shelf in 1856

Shelf Liberal Club Ref S2397

Members and Officers of the Club have included

Ellis Hind – President [1890s]
Irvine Ackroyd – Secretary [1917]

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Shelf Library Ref S1527

Tower Buildings, Shelf. It is said that the building was built by Moses Bottomley for the use of his workers.

A new library was built as an extension to the Village Hall. It has straw-bale walls and a sedum roof. The library was opened on 16th May 2009 by Mayor Winterburn.

In January 2011, planning permission was sought to convert the old library into apartments.

Library facilities were moved to the village hall

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Shelf, Manor of Ref S35

The manor was held by the Second Earl of Warren, William de Mirfield, Roger Swillington, the Thornhill family, Edward Savile, the Savile family, Lord George Halifax Lumley-Savile, and who sold the title to Richard Garford.

The manor house was Shelf Hall.

See Manor of Shelf Hall

Shelf Moor Ref S2427

In 1437, John Stancefeld and John Roper opened up the soil and dug up peat turves for fuel where they had no rights of common

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Shelf New Hall Ref S1118

Shelf Old Hall Ref S401

Shelf Overseers of the Poor Ref S3192

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Shelf

Shelf petrifying well Ref S1593

Aka Shelf Spring. Recorded in 1837. Situated near High Bentley Hall

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Shelf Pinfold Ref S345

The pinfold is near the Duke William Inn off Wade House Road.

Recorded in 1439,, when Robert Thorpe took away an ox from the pinfold.

Pinders here have included Samuel Ellis [1807] and John Taylor, the last Pinder [1824].

The original pinfold was lost when the level of the old road was raised.

The present pinfold – reached by going down steps just south of the Duke William Inn – is a reconstruction

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Shelf Police Station Ref S2159

John Horner, a police man living at Brow Lane, is recorded in 1881.

Question: Does anyone know if there was a Police Station here? Can anyone tell me anything about it?

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Shelf Post Office Ref S2213

Recorded in 1861, when Philip Pickles, a druggist and grocer, was in charge.

This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

Shelf Sanatorium Ref S252

On 2nd April 1913, Green Lane Hall, Shelf was bought by Halifax Council and converted to an isolation hospital to treat patients with consumption.

It opened on 8th April 1914, and was known as Shelf Sanatorium. Councillor Dr William Mitchell Branson performed the opening ceremony.

In 1929, it had accommodation for 50 patients.

On 29th May 1930, a new pavilion for children opened at the Sanatorium.

In 1936, it was listed as Halifax Corporation Sanatorium.

The sanatorium closed in 1956

It subsequently became an institution for people with learning difficulties. This closed in 1988.

See Wilfrid Smith

Shelf School Board Ref S420

School Board set up in 18??

Shelf Steam Tramways Company Ref S2422

Shelf stocks Ref S461

The remains of the stocks and whipping post for the township of Shelf originally stood near Stone Chair and have now been moved to Coley

Shelf Surveyor of the Highways Ref S4300

Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Shelf included:

Thomas Harrison [1835]
Richard Woodhead [1835]

Shelf Tide Ref S2423

Aka the Duke Tide A festival which was held at a barn near the Duke William Inn.

It was started around 1810 by an old lady called Nan Heaton who sold toffee at the event

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Shelf Toll House Ref S2450

This was across the road from Tower Buildings

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Shelf Urban District Council Ref S213

The 2 communities were combined because Shelf was too small an entity on its own.

The people of Shelf voted to be a part of Calderdale rather than Bradford.

See Ellis Hind, Queensbury & Shelf Urban District Council, Shelf Urban District Council Memorial and William Tordoff

Shelf Village Hall Ref S273

Built on the site of Shelf Old Hall which had been demolished in 1958. Opened in 1975.

The project was carried out by Queensbury & Shelf Urban District Council and cost £100,000 of which Shelf Civic Trust raised £13,000.

A new Shelf Library was built on to the Hall in 2009.

See Shelf Hall Park

Shelf Windmill Ref S2428

Shelf Woods Ref S1188

Owned by Shelf Council

Shelf Workhouse Ref S409

Cock Hill Lane. It was in use up to the 1820s

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Shelford, Eli Ref S1709

[1812-1892] Son of Mary and James Shelford.

Born in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire; baptised at St Mary's Church, Huntingdon [2nd August 1812].

He was a carman at coal yard [1861] / a corn merchant's labourer [1871] / a general labourer [1881].

On 11th May 1837, he married Sarah Smith [1815-1896] in Huntingdon.

Sarah / Sally was born in Sawtry, Huntingdon.
She was a laundress [1871, 1881]

Children:

Mary [b 1843]

John [b 1844; bapt 11th May 1845] who was a painter and plumber's apprentice [1861]

Elizabeth [bapt 2nd March 1847]

Emma [b 1849]

Harriet [b 1850] who was a laundress [1871] and married Joseph Bull
Benjamin [bapt 5th February 1854] who was a shoemaker [1871]
Charlotte [b 1857]
Sarah Ann [b 1861; bapt 3rd April 1962] who was a laundress [1881]

The children were baptised at St Mary's & St Benedict's Church, Huntingdon.

The family lived at

Orchard Lane, Huntingdon [1851]
11 Adelaide Terrace, Godmanchester [1861]
Hartford Lane, Huntingdon [1871]
Bull Yard, St Mary's, Huntingdon [1881]
Hartford Place, Huntingdon [1891]

Shelley, John Ref S283

[1873-1916] Son of Phillip Shelley.

Born in Sudbury, Suffolk.

He was a thimble maker [1891] / a silversmith [1898] / a thimble maker [1901] / a silver thimble maker for jewellery manufacturer Charles Horner Limited [1911].

In 1898, he married Susannah Woods [1877-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.

Susannah, of Ann Street, Halifax, was the daughter of Frederick Woods, driver

Children:

Edmund Wood [1901] who died in infancy
Cora [b 1906]
Dorothy [b 1910]

They lived at

19 Abbey Street, Halifax [1901]
87 Stanley Road, Halifax [1911]

During World War I, he enlisted [4th September 1914] and served as a Private / Stretcher Bearer with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to France on 14th April 1915.

At Ypres, on Saturday 14th August 1915, the Germans had shelled the trenches heavily from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The battalion were in trenches about a mile to the north-west of Ypres when a shell burst amongst a working party of 6 men who were making dugouts, killing 3 men outright and wounding 3 others.

Due to the narrowness of the trench, it was found necessary to carry the wounded over the top of the trench, over open ground and in full view of the enemy. Around 5:00 pm, when it was almost dark, Company Commander Captain Maynard Percy Andrews volunteered to accompany the rescue team – which included John, Lance-Corporal Charles Wood, and Private G. Holt - who went to do this.

The enemy spotted them and opened fire.

Captain Andrews was hit by a bullet in the throat and died shortly afterwards.

Shelley, Wood and Holt were recommended for an award for distinguished service.

John died 3rd September 1916.

The Halifax Courier [11th September 1915] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [Grave Ref XIX A 6].

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

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Shelley, John Ref S519

[1918-1940] Born in Halifax.

He was a member of the Boys' Brigade at Siddal Wesleyan Methodist Church / educated at Siddal Council School / employed at Hawkyard's Brickyards = Victoria Fire Clay Works, Elland.

He lived at 37 Cleveland Avenue, Siddal.

During World War I, he enlisted [February 1940], and and he served as a Marine and he served as a Marine with the Royal Marines aboard HMS Berwick.

He died 9th May 1940 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [Grave Ref 43 2], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Shelley, Phillip Ref S271

[1843-1???] Born in Suffolk.

He was a brick yard labourer [1881, 1891] / a brick burner.

Around 1871, he married (1) Margaret [1847-1???].

Margaret was born in Canada

Children:

Elizabeth [b Malta 1868] who was a worsted millhand [1881]

Margaret Jane [b 1871] who was a worsted millhand [1811]

a worsted ring twister [1891]

John
Susannah [b 1876] who was a worsted spinner [1891]

He married (2) Emmelina [1858-1???].

Children:

Harriet A. [b 1889]
Emmelina [b 1887]

They lived at

12 Filey Street, Northowram [1881]
Clive Street, Northowram [1891]

Living with them [in 1891] was stepson Robert E. Whiteley [b 1881] who was a cotton cop twiner [1891]

Shellser, Mr Ref S3597

[18??-18??] Born in Walworth, London.

He was a Halifax brush maker / a master brush maker employing 3 men & 1 apprentice [1851]. Recorded in 1851, when George Bancroft was an apprentice

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Shelmerdine, Rev Frank Ref S2605

[1893-1932] BA.

He served at Aylesbury before becoming Curate at St Anne's in the Grove Church, Southowram [1893-1896]

He left to serve at Birstall [1896-1898], then at Jagersfontein, South Africa [1898-1901].

In 1901, he returned to England and served at Great Malvern, before returning to Cape Town, South Africa [1906].

2 years later, he was rector of Flumstead, Cape Town.

In 1913, he returned to England and served at Hinton St George in the diocese of Bath & Wells.

He died at Maidencombe, Devon

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Shenton, William James Ref S437

[1879-1919] Born in Crawshawbooth, Lancashire.

He was an engineman railway [1911] / employed by Mackintosh's.

In [Q4] 1901, he married Laura Garside in North Bierley.

Laura was born in Cleckheaton

Children:

Annie Garside (Shenton) [b 1902]
Thomas [b 1907]
Alice [b 1910]

They lived at

12 Lily Lane, Halifax [1911]
5 Bath Parade, Halifax [1919]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was transferred to the Labour Corps.

He died 30th December 1919 (aged 40).

He was buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey [Grave Ref VI I 6].

He is remembered on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited

Sheperd, William Ref S1355

[1790-18??] He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

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Shephard, John Ref S7500

[1813-1???] He was a master stuff manufacturer [1851].

In 1841, he married Mary Croft [1816-1???] in Hull.

Children:

John W [b 1845]
Emily M [b 1847]
Julia A [b 1849]

They lived at Savile Terrace, Halifax [1851].

Living with them [in 1851] were sisters-in-law Helen Croft [aged 30] and Mary Croft [aged 39]

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Shephard, Miles Ref S7630

[1???-1670] Of Shore, Todmorden.

He married Mary.

Children:

George
John
Miles
Mary
Abraham
Elizabeth

His will dated 6th August 1669, proved September and October 1670. [Vol. Ij. folio 288a]:

Miles Stansfeild the elder, of the Shore in Stansfeild, yeoman, bequeathed to his wife, Mary, for life, one third of a messuage called the Ridgeyate, in Stansfeild, in his occupation; which he bought on the 6th March 1647-8, of James Shepherd, late of Rowlston, co. Stafford, cooke, and of James Shepherd, late of the Shore, yeoman, saving one bay, in the west end of a lathe or barn, which he lately built.
Then on his wife's death, to his eldest son George, and his elder daughter, Mary, for their lives; reversion to youngest son, Abraham, for life.
To his wife, Mary, another third, till Abraham be 14 years old, to bring him, and youngest daughter, Elizabeth, up. Then to children, George and Mary, for life; reversion to son Abraham for life. To son, George, the remaining third, until son Abraham be 14 years old; then as previous third. Also to his wife, one third of seven acres of land, late enclosed from the waste, between Hartley clough and Stoperdaine clough, granted to him and his heirs, by the Rt Hon George, lord viscount Halifax, by name of Sir George Savile of Thornhill, baronet, on the ??th September 1656; also one third of a lathe there, for her life. Then to his second son, John, and his third son, Miles, for ever; along with the remaining two thirds. He appointed his wife, executrix, and left her, her right of goods. He also bequeathed ?? to his son, Abraham, when 14

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Shephard, Richard Ref S4910

[15??-16??] Of Shore, Todmorden.

He had an illegitimate daughter Mary.

He married Isabel.

Children:

Susan / Susanna
Daniel

His will dated 1617, proved l0th November 1619 [Vol. XXXV. folio 502b]:

Richard Shephard of the Shore, named his wife, Isabell, and his youngest daughter, Susan or Susanna. He bequeathed 40s to his son Danyell; and £12 to his bastard daughter, Mary, his brother James Shephard, and Edmond Stansfeild, to have care of it. Amongst the debtors named are, Richard Horsfall of Dove Skoute, and John Crosley a lowscoles. The tenement held by the above testator, was purchased from his heirs, in 1647, by Miles Stansfeld, as appears by his will

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Shepheard, W. J. Ref S1498

[1???-1???] Partner in W. J. Shepheard & Company

Shepheard's: W. J. Shepheard & Company Ref S1464

Hat manufacturers in Bruton Street, London.

Partners included W. J. Shepheard and Thomas Milne Whiteley.

Whiteley married a relative of Shepheard

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent [31st July 1840]

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Shepherd ... Ref S614

The entries for people & families with the surname Shepherd are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Shepherd & Alderson Ref S3666

Brewers at Lower Brear Brewery, Hipperholme [1874].

Partners included James Shepherd and James Alderson.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1876.

Alderson established the brewery James Alderson & Company Limited

Shepherd & Blackburn Ref S2004

Shepherd & Blackburn's Cotton Spinning Company Limited were cotton spinners and doublers at Sowerby Bridge.

In October 1902, they announced that they were unable to pay an interim dividend to shareholders on account of the state of the cotton trade.

Officers of the Company have included

Samuel Shepherd [Partner]
John Blackburn [Partner]
Eli Whiteley
Joseph Greenwood [Chairman]
Eli Whiteley [Chairman 1904]
John Smith [Chairman 1905]
Emmanuel Mitchell [a director]

They were at Perseverance Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1905, 1921, 1937].

In October 1937, a meeting was held at the Christadelphian Hall, Sowerby Bridge for the purpose of winding-up the Company

See William Easterby and Shepherd, Whiteley & Blackburn

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Shepherd & Perfect Ref S2021

Cloth manufacturer of Cross Hills, Halifax. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products

Shepherd & Sutcliffe Ref S2078

Cotton manufacturers at Vale Mill, Todmorden [1877]. Partners included James Shepherd, Henry Sutcliffe, and William Sutcliffe.

In May 1878, their workers were on strike

Shepherd & Wood Ref S2468

Farmers at High Sunderland.

Partners included J. Shepherd and T. Wood.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1858

Shepherd's Cottage, Stainland Ref S3355

High Street. Late 18th century house. Adjoins Well Royd, Stainland

Shepherd's Dairy, Halifax Ref S3114

Grocer and dairy at Heath Road / St John's Lane, Halifax. Established by Lily Ann and Arthur Shepherd.

The premises were formerly Bussey's dairy/ice cream parlour.

They had a shop Heath Road, opposite Albert Park, Skircoat. This is now a private house

Question: The attached photographs show examples of the small pots in which they sold cream.
Does anyone have any larger examples, such as might have been used for catering or display purposes?

Shepherd House, Fixby Ref S3568

Next to Fixby Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

James Fox [1841, 1851]

Shepherd House, Lower Warley Ref S554

In 1379, Alice Shepherd of Warley is recorded – she may have lived here.

Owners and tenants have included

Isaac Holroyd [1740]
Thomas Lister and his wife Hannah (née Holroid) [from about 1743]
Jonathan Naylor [1840s]
James Naylor [1850s]
Jabez, Edward & John Butterworth [1881]
Samuel Wilkins [1913]

Lister rebuilt the house.

The house is dated 1745 and a lintel (now used as a kerbstone) is inscribed L 1746 TH for Thomas and Hannah

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Shepherd Villa, Warley Ref S5510

In 1881, it was listed with Claremont Street and Sowerby Bridge Vicarage

Shepherd, Whiteley & Blackburn Ref S2067

In November 1859, the partnership Thomas Blackburn & Company was dissolved, and the business carried on as Shepherd, Whiteley & Blackburn

They were cotton spinners at Lower Willow Hall Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1861].

Partners included Samuel Shepherd, George Whiteley, John Blackburn, and later Eli Whiteley

See Shepherd & Blackburn

Shepley, Bryan Ref S1667

[17??-18??] Mentioned in Newspaper Cuttings [1820] when he was at Shay, Norland

Shepley, George Ref S4730

[1828-1890] He was a millwright [1861, 1871, 1881].

He married Sarah [1828-1???].

Children:

Bryan [b 1852] who was a worsted doffer [1861], a mechanic [1871]

Hannah [b 1856] who was a weaver [1871]

James [b 1859] who was an engineer's fitter [1881]

Maria Jane [b 1861] who was a worsted twister [1881]

William
Mary [b 1869] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
Sarah Ellen [b 1873] who was a worsted twister [1891], a cotton reeler [1901]

They lived at

Scarr Head, Norland [1861]
Sowerby Croft, Norland [1871]
Silver Street, Norland [1881]
1 Spark House Lane, Norland [1891, 1901]

George died 17th December 1890.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £166. Probate was granted to son William (retired road inspector)

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Shepley, George Wilfred Ref S1506

[1898-1917] Son of James Shepley.

Born in Bradford.

He was a member of Lyceum Chapel, Sowerby Bridge / a member of Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club / a cop twister [1911] / a cotton piecer [1915] / employed by Shepherd & Blackburn.

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [20th May 1916] and served as a Private with the 25th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was killed in action in France / Flanders [12th October 1917] (aged 19).

He was buried at Cement House Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref I K 3].

The Halifax Courier [10th November 1917] reported his death with a photograph

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Shepley, James Ref S5000

[1795-18??] Born in Norland.

He was a carrier of Norland [1816] / a farmer [1841] / a farmer of 21 acres [1851] / a farmer [1861].

In 1816, he married Jane Dennerley [1807-18??], born in Middleton, Lancashire, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

Mary [bapt 1817] who married [1839] John Robinson at Elland Parish Church
John [bapt 1820] who was an ag lab [1841, 1851], a farm labourer [1861]
James [bapt 1822]
Elizabeth [bapt 1825] who was a weaver [1841]
George [bapt 1827] who was an ag lab [1841]
Sarah Ann [b 1830] who married Francis Tattersall
Hannah [1834-1843]
Jane [b 1836]
William [b 1839]

They lived at Shaw, Norland [1841, 1851, 1861].

James was dead by 1894

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Shepley, James Ref S321

[1823-1905] Son of James Shipley, farmer.

Born in Norland.[1851]

He was a weaver of Norland [1840] / a millwright [1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881] / a retired millwright [1891].

In [Q3] 1840, he married (1) Hannah Scott at Halifax Parish Church.

Hannah was the daughter of John Scott
James & Hannah were both shown as minor

Children:

Elizabeth [b 1840]
James [b 1842] who was a millwright [1861]
Jonas [b 1844] who was a woollen spinner [1861]
John
Thomas Brian [b 1851] who was a woollen piecer [1861], an iron turner [1871]
Albert [b 1853]
Arthur [b 1856] who was a cotton piecer [1871]
Frank [b 1860] who was a yarn turner [1881]

Hannah died [Q1 1885].

In [Q3] 1885, he married (2) Jane Crowther in Halifax.

Jane was born in Greetland

In 1841, the family were living at Spark House, Norland with Hannah's family.

They lived at

1-2 Cooks Yard, Sowerby Bridge [1851]
Shaw, Norland [1861, 1871]
Scar Head, Norland [1881, 1891, 1901]

James died at Scar Head [1st February 1905].

Jane died 10 days later [11th February 1905].

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £348. Probate was granted to John Smith (coal merchant) and William Shepley (road foreman).

Probate records show that Jane left an estate valued at £333. Probate was granted to Mary Hannah Greenwood (wife of John Greenwood)

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Shepley, James Ref S4711

[1843-1900] Born in Norland.

He was a millwright [1871, 1881, 1891] / a mechanic [1897].

He married Sarah [1841-1909].

Sarah was born in Barkisland

Children:

Hannah [b 1865] who was a worsted spinner [1881]

Thomas [b 1866] who was a telegraph clerk [1881]

Major [b 1870] who was a worsted doffer [1881], a corn mill labourer [1891]

James
John Arthur [b 1878] who was a doffer in worsted mill [1891]
George A. [b 1880]

They lived at

Roughs, Norland [1871]
Tuel Lane, Warley, Sowerby Bridge [1881]
55 Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1891, 1901]

On 31st January 1907, Sarah was injured when neighbour Mrs Gray struck her with a broom

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Shepley, James Ref S1507

[1872-1959] Son of James Shepley.

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was an iron turner [1891] / a mechanic of 55 Tuel Lane [1897] / an iron turner [1901, 1911].

In 1897, he married Mary Ann Sutcliffe [1873-1936] at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.

Mary Ann, of 13 Chapel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, was the daughter of Thomas Sutcliffe, blacksmith

Children:

George Wilfred
Bessie [b 1902]
Elsie [b 1908]
Edith [b 1910]

They lived at

9 Industrial Place, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
12 Stubbin, Beech Road, Sowerby Bridge [1911, 1917]

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Shepley, John Ref S1495

[1846-1882] Son of James Shepley.

He was a cotton spinner [1861].

He married Sarah Eastwood [1844-1???].

Child: Fred

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Shepley, John Harry Ref S3255

[1867-1942] Of Halifax.

Known as Harry.

Son of William Shepley.

Born in Halifax.

He appeared in several concerts with Dr John Varley Roberts.

In 1890, he was a bass singer and was joint winner in the Mrs Sunderland Competition of 1890. After receiving the prize, there was some concern that he was over the 25 years age limit for contestants. Austin Keen, Secretary of the Huddersfield Technical School, where the competition was held, satisfied himself that Shepley was under 25.

He was a carpet designer at Crossley's Carpets / conductor of the West End Glee Union [1895] / conductor of the Halifax Madrigal Society [1899] / conductor of the Greetland Male Voice Choir / a professor of music [1911] / conductor of the Halifax Madrigal Society [1917, 1923]. In the early 1900s, he left Crossley's and devoted his life to music.

In 1904, he married Jessie Calvert [1877-1950] in Halifax

Child: Ronald Calvert [b 1907]

They lived at 2 Park View, Halifax [1911].

He died in 1942 [aged 74].

The Courier described him as the most successful trainer of mixed voice choirs in the West Riding of Yorkshire

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Shepley, William Ref S3305

[18??-1???] From Macclesfield.

Around 1865, he and his wife and family moved to Halifax where he was a carpet weaver at Crossley's Carpets.

He married Jane, possibly Jane Sutton in Macclesfield [1850]

Child: John Harry

They lived at Grandsmere Place

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Shepley, William Ref S3702

[1839-18??] Or Shepley, Sheply.

Son of James Shepley.

Born in Norland.

He was a farm labourer [1861] / a farmer [1863] / an agricultural labourer [1871] / a farmer 21 acres [1881] / a road labourer [1891] / a labourer [1894] / a road foreman [1896, 1901] / a retired road foreman [1911].

In 1863, he married (1) Elizabeth Broadbent [1839-1887] at Elland Parish Church.

Elizabeth was the daughter of mason James Broadbent

Children:

Thomas [b 1864] who was a mechanic [1881]
Eliza Jane [b 1865] who was a worsted spinner [1881] a worsted warper [1891]
Mary Emma [b 1867] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
Mary E. [b 1867] who was a house keeper [1891]
Sarah Ann [b 1868] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
Sarah A. [b 1868] who was a worsted drawer [1891]
George [b 1871] who was a cotton piecer [1881] a telegraphic engineer [1891]
John William [b 1874] who was a telegraphic engineer [1891]
Elizabeth [b 1877] who was a worsted rover [1891]
Emily [1878-1896]
James [b 1881]

In 1894, he married (2) widow Amelia Wadsworth [1840-1???] at Elland Parish Church.

They lived at

Shaw, Norland [1871, 1881]
Harper Royd, Norland [1891]
Middle Harper Royd, Norland [1901]
West Bottom, Norland [1911]

On 15th July 1896, daughter Emily died from peritonitis. She had been taken ill the previous day at her work at Lock Hill Mill, Sowerby Bridge

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Shepley, William Ref S3308

[1863-1906] Son of George Shepley.

Born in Halifax.

He was an iron planer [1881] / a retired road inspector [1890] / an iron labourer [1891] / a railway labourer [1901].

He was a member of the West Yorkshire Rifle Volunteers. He joined the 5th Dragoon Guards at Leeds on [25th August 1881].

He was stationed at York [1882-4], at Manchester [1884-5], at Newbridge [1885-6], and at Belfast [12th June 1886].

On 26th October 1886, he was transferred from the Dragoons to the Army Reserves.

He was discharged from the Army Reserves [1893].

He lived at

1 Spark House Lane, Norland (with his sister Sarah and widowed mother Sarah) [1891]
1 Spark House Lane, Norland (with his sister Sarah) [1901]

On 30th June 1906, William was found dead at the bottom of some steps near his home

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Sheppard, Rev E. Ref S893

[18??-19??] From Sunderland.

Minister at Cross Lanes United Methodist Chapel, Hebden Bridge [1915]

Sheppard, James Ref S3427

[1869-19??] Constable of Southowram at Law Lane [1901]

Sheriden, F. N. Ref S1408

[18??-1917]

During World War I, he served as a Private with Northern Command Labour Corps.

He died at Baythorpe Military Hospital, Lincolnshire [1st October 1917].

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K D 1682].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Sherlock, Rec Walter James Richard Ref S1175

[18??-19??] He was curate at Leeds before becoming Vicar of Clifton [1920-1940]

Sherren, William White Ref S3264

[1827-1897] Born in Heanor, Derbyshire.

He was a student at the Student Congregational Normal School, Cripplegate, London [1851] / master of Range Bank Day School, Halifax [August 1855] / a lay preacher.

In 1854, he married (1) Elizabeth Bradbury [1825-1855] in Bakewell, Derbyshire.

Elizabeth died in [Q4] 1855, and was buried in the churchyard at Little Longstone, near Monsal Head, Derbyshire

In 1857, he married (2) Jane Bradbury in Bakewell, Derbyshire.

In 1868, he married (3) Anne Cricket.

In [Q3] 1880, he married (4) Alice Brooker in Reigate.

He lived at the Parsonage, Sunningdale, Berkshire [1897].

He died at Guy's Hospital, Surrey [5th June 1897]

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Sherwell, Rev A. J. Ref S3558

[18??-1???] Wesleyan minister in Brighouse.

On 8th March 1892, he arranged a meeting between the directors and workers to settle a strike of silk pressers at the mills of Ormerod Brothers Limited. The meeting ended without any settlement being achieved

Sherwin, Charles Henry Ref S1581

[1854-1???] Illegitimate son of Mary Anne Sherwin of Lower Green.

Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [14th April 1854]

Sherwin, Lucy Ann Ref S964

[1865-1946] Daughter of Mr Sherwin.

Born in Shelf.

On 11th May 1889, she married John Owen Brett.

They had 3 children:

Leonard
Harry [1890-1958]
Clifford [1894-1951] who was a cotton spinner piecer [1911]

John Owen died in 1894.

Lucy Ann had 2 more children born out of wedlock:

Lena Jane Jagger Brett [1896-1988] who was a cotton twiner [1911]
Thomas Henry Jagger Brett

Joseph Jagger was (probably) the father.

On 26th January 1901, she married Joseph Jagger.

They had 3 more children:

Joe Willie [1901-1997]
Mason [1904-1908]
Mary Ann [b 1906]

Lucy Ann and children Thomas Henry & Mason were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland [Grave Ref: 47]

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Sherwin, William Ref S1582

[1851-1???] Illegitimate son of Jane Sherwin of Shelf.

Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [27th April 1851]

Sherwood, Ernest Ref S432

[1890-19??] Son of William Sherwood.

He succeeded his father as landlord of the Travellers' Rest, Hipperholme [1928, 1930].

He married Johanna Mathilde Larsson.

Johanna came from Norway

Children:

Harry William [1910-1967] who married [Halifax Q2 1929] Amelia Bishop
Ernst Ragnvald

The family were in Norway [1910].

Later, they left Norway to live in Hipperholme; Ernst remained in Norway

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Sherwood, William Ref S2902

[1859-1927] Born in Wokingham, Berkshire.

He was an engine driver [1891] / landlord of the Travellers' Rest, Hipperholme [1917, 1922, 1927].

He married Sarah J. [1862-1???].

Sarah was born in Bailiff Bridge

Children:

Edith [b 1888]
Ernest

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Shibden Ref S113

Area of Halifax along the Shibden Brook

See Poems in Peace & War, Shibden Valley, The Shibden Valley and Stanclif Skoute

Shibden Brook Ref S1583

The stream which flows from Shibden Head, and down Shibden Valley, through Shibden and Mytholm to become the Red Beck at Brookfoot.

In its upper reaches, it forms the boundary between Queensbury & Northowram.

See Shibden Mill and Sunny Bank Clough, Southowram

Shibden Estate Millennium Project Ref S723

An exhibition of the dry-stone walling craft built in Shibden Park by the West Yorkshire Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association

Shibden Fold, Halifax Ref S697

Stump Cross. Aka The Fold, Shibden.

A group of 10 cottages – some dating to the 15th century.

One house was dated 1693.

Owners and tenants have included

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

The houses were demolished in 1971

Shibden Fold House, Northowram Ref S496

Mediæval house.

See Joseph Wood

Shibden Grange, Northowram Ref S680

Originally known as Godley.

Late 16th / 17th century house in the Shibden Valley at Old Godley Lane. There are parts which date from the 14th century.

The property was listed as a part of the Shibden Estate in a sale catalogue of October 1925. It was listed as a very charming, old Tudor residence, or Dower House.

Owners and tenants have included

the Godley family
Eva of Godley in [1307]
John of Godley
William of Godley
the Saltonstall family
Nathan Drake [about 1650]
J. B. Frank [1854]
Richard Horsfall [1874, 1881]
James Alderson [1901, 1905]
Thomas Priestley Bates [1940s]

It was scheduled as being of architectural interest, but the Council agreed to its demolition in 1955.

The original fireplace, plasterwork, and oak panelling were preserved.

Shibden Grange Drive and houses were built on the site.

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Shibden Hall Croft Ref S495

Later name of Dove House, Shibden

Shibden Hall estate Ref S586

Shibden Hall, Halifax Ref S248

15th century timber-framed house which stands in Shibden Park, Halifax.

The Hall is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax, Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions, In & About Our Old Homes, The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax.

See: Cripplegate House / Daisy Bank, Shibden / Folk Museum / Lower Shibden Hall / Shibden Hall, Halifax A Visitor's Guide / Shibden Hall Lion / Upper Shibden Hall

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Shibden Hall Rovers Ref S739

Cricket team. Established in 18??. Disbanded in 19??.

See Ronald Crossfield Foster and Richard Kershaw

Shibden Head Ref S559

Area at the head of the Shibden valley near Ambler Thorn and Queensbury.

The area is associated with the Stocks family.

See Shibden Head Brewery

Shibden Head Well Ref S1585

Shibden Industrial School Baths Ref S1976

Shibden Industrial School had a swimming bath and a gymnasium

Shibden Lower Hall Ref S644

Shibden Mill Ref S707

Shibden Mill Dam Ref S168

Shibden Mill was driven by the Shibden Brook.

The dam was used to feed the mill wheel.

The mill dam was rebuilt in 1614.

When the mill fell into disuse, the old dam was used as a boating lake in the late 19th century.

When the property became the Shibden Mill Inn, the mill pond was drained and filled in to prevent water seeping into local mines, and the car park now stands on the site

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Shibden Milne Ref S489

The land and property around Shibden Mill

Shibden Park Ref S1290

90-acre public park around Shibden Hall with miniature railway, boating lake, children's rides, Café.

The Hall and Park were bought by A. S. McCrea in 1923.

On 15th October 1926, the park was formally opened to the public by the Prince of Wales – later Edward VIII. The Prince planted an oak tree to mark the occasion. The following week, the tree had been deliberately cut down by vandals and much other damage was done to the park. A similar oak tree was planted on the same spot.

In September 1927, there was a Ministry of Health inquiry into money overspent on the Park.

The Park is a registered charity.

A Project to restore the Park began in 2007.

To reach the Park by car, turn right off the A58 Leeds Road out of Halifax ... or a very sharp left off the A58 Leeds Road coming up from Stump Cross
By Public Transport, buses from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds, Hipperholme, Northowram or Shelf pass the Park

See Cripplegate House, Daisybank, Lower Hough House, Stump Cross and John William Taylor

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Shibden Park Restoration Project Ref S2985

A project to restore Shibden Park began in 2007 and was completed the following year.

See Shibden Hall Lion

Shibden Spa & Tea Gardens Ref S2317

Recorded in 1845 at Shibden Spa when John Gill was keeper and gardener

Shibden Upper Hall Ref S487

Shibden Valley Ref S726

The valley of the Shibden Brook / Red Beck as it flows from its source near Queensbury, down through Shibden to join the Calder & Hebble Navigation and then through a sluice into the Calder at Brookfoot.

See The Shibden Valley and Water Scout, Shibden

Shield Hall, Sowerby Ref S802

17th century house.

The property was advertised for Sale by Auction [July 1854] as comprising seven closes of land, 9 acres 0 rood 7 perch in the occupation of Squire Farrar.

Now a bakery

Shield, John Ref S665

[1849-1922] Born in Rippingale, Lincolnshire.

He was a dray driver [1881] / a railway clerk [1901].

In [Q2] 1876, he married Ann Housman [1855-19??] in Halifax.

Ann was born in Aslackby, Lincolnshire, the daughter of John Housman, dray driver

Children:

Tom [b 1877] who was an engine driver (steam roller) [1901]

Harry [b 1878] who was a barman (hotel) [1901] and served in France [World War I]

William [b 1881] who was a machine worker (screw) [1901]

John
Ada [b 1887] who was a silk drawing hand [1901]
George [b 1891]
Walter
Frank [b 1897] who served with the Navy [World War I]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

45 Wesley Street, Halifax [1881]
13 Winn Street, Halifax [1901, 1918]

Shield, John Ref S728

[1884-19??] Son of John Shield.

He was a yard man (factory) [1901] / a belt repairer [1911].

In [Q2] 1908, he married Agnes Ann Smith [1873-19??] in Halifax.

They lived at 25 Mile Cross Road, Halifax [1911]

Shield, Walter Ref S1198

[1894-1918] Son of John Shield.

He was a member of the Boys' Brigade & the Sunday School at St John's Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Halifax / a member of Lee Mount Band / a loom tuner with Earnshaw & Fletcher.

He was engaged to Miss Edith Hanson.

During World War I, he enlisted [July 1917] and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was killed in action in an enemy counter-attack [18th September 1918] (aged 28).

He was buried at Ruyaulcourt Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref I 2].

The Halifax Courier [12th October 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint John's Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Halifax.

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Shields, Frederic Ref S115

[1833-1911] Religious artist and portrait painter.

He studied under Rossetti.

In 1856, he came to Halifax to work as an engraver for Stott Brothers.

He stayed in Halifax for a year – lodging at 9 Brunswick Street – and enjoyed the local landscapes.

He wrote about the district later

Shields, George Ref S818

[1823-18??] Born in Scotland.

He was a shop keeper [1858] / a confectioner [1861].

In [Q2] 1847, he married either Ellen Nicholl or Ellen Wood [1817-18??] in Halifax.

Ellen was born in Halifax

Children:

Isabella [b 1848]

William [b 1855]

John [1857-1858] who was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4405]

They lived at 40 Swine Market, Halifax [1861]

Shields, John Linton Ref S693

[1???-1???]

In [Q3] 1851, he married Ann Chappell in Leeds.

Ann was the daughter of Joseph Chappell

Children:

John Midgley [1853-1857] ‡
Henrietta [1855-1873] ‡

The children ‡ were buried with their Chappell grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2055]

Shields, John Thomas Ref S1586

[1897-1???] Illegitimate son of Ada Shields of Common Wood Head.

Born 26th December 1897; baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [13th February 1898]

Shields, Mrs Ref S1525

[1???-18??] She established Mrs Shields's School in 1836

Shilling Subscription Fund Ref S67

A fund which was organised in 1918 to enable Halifax Corporation to buy Wainhouse Tower for £450

Shillito's: G. V. & H. V. Shillito Ref S1502

Stockbrokers. Partners included brothers George Varley Shillito and Harold Varley Shillito

Shillito, George Ref S737

[1806-1849] Of Northowram.

He was an agricultural labourer.

On 20th August 1827, he married Jane Cresswell / Grasswell [1808-1861] at Halifax Parish Church.

Jane was a grocer [1851]

Children:

Mary Shillito [b 1828]

John
Thomas C Shillito [b 1834] who was a worsted dyer
George Shillito
Charles Shillito [b 1840]
Joseph Shillito [1842-1864]
Martha Ann Shillito [b 1844] who was a worsted spinner/weaver
Sarah Shillito [1848-1861] who was a worsted spinner

Jane died of typhus at Stephens Row, Northowram [29th June 1861]

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Shillito, George Ref S740

[1836-1918] Son of George Shillito.

He was a printer / a blacksmith / a stone merchant.

In [Q1] 1862, he married (1) Henrietta Asquith [1837-1889] in Halifax.

Henrietta came from York

Child: Rachael J. [b 1874] who was a dressmaker's apprentice

Henrietta died in Halifax [Q2 1889] (aged 52).

On 5th April 1893, he married (2) Sarah Carter at Halifax Parish Church.

Sarah was the daughter of Joseph Carter

They lived at

Swales Moor, Boothtown [1861]
Upper Pule, Boothtown [1881]
76 Violet Street, Halifax [1891]

Sarah died 6th November 1930 (aged 84).

She was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby with her parents

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Shillito, George Sykes Ref S729

[1867-1940] Son of John Shillito.

Born at Upper Brear, Northowram [14th June 1867].

He was a thick wire drawer.

On 25th December 1892, he married Elizabeth Sealey at Wolverhampton.

Children:

They lived at various addresses in Halifax [1867 to 1922].

In 1922, George and Elizabeth emigrated to Australia to join their son John who emigrated the year before.

In 1923, daughter Phyllis joined them.

George returned to the UK only once [summer of 1927].

They lived in Brisbane [until 1928].

In 1928, they went to live with daughter Phyllis at Bondi Beach, Sydney, and lived with her until their deaths.

George died 27th January 1940.

Elizabeth died in 1948

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Shillito, George Varley Ref S5120

[1889-1953] Son of William Shillito.

He was a stock broker [1911].

He was a partner in G. V. & H. V. Shillito, stockbrokers

In [Q3] 1917, he married Dorothy Brenard in Halifax

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Shillito, Harold Varley Ref S1295

[1894-1948] Of Brighouse.

Son of William Shillito.

He was an apprentice electrical engineer [1911] / a stock broker.

He was a partner in G. V. & H. V. Shillito, stockbrokers.

In his will, he left £500 for St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe. Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £24,842

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Shillito, Jack Ref S2870

[18??-1???] Keeper of the Model Lodging House, Brighouse during the time of the Irish Riots in 1882

Shillito, John Ref S3201

[1832-1915] JP, FRGS.

Of Upper Brear, Northowram.

He was educated at the Bell School, Northowram.

He was involved with the Halifax Industrial Society [1865-1871] / the Co-operative Wholesale Society [1883-1915].

See The Story of the C.W.S [1863-1913]

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Shillito, John Ref S3511

[1866-1910]

In [Q3] 1908, he married Emily Florence Woodford in Huddersfield.

Emily Florence was the daughter of Thomas Woodford

Child: Harry [b 1891] who was a woollen cloth worker [1911] and married May [1890-19??]

In 1911, the widowed Emily was publican at the Hare & Hounds, Brockholes, Huddersfield. Her widowed father Thomas was living with Emily and son Harry and his wife

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Shillito, John Ewart Ref S733

[1893-1974] MA.

Son of George Sykes Shillito

Born in Halifax [18th October 1893].

He was a boarder at Rishworth Grammar School [1904-1909] / at Heath Grammar School [1909-1911] / at Jesus College Oxford [1911-1915] / a journalist.

During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant in the British Army [1915-1919].

He was initially in France but later predominantly in the Mediterranean theatre. In 1921, he emigrated to Australia.

In Australia, he was editor of the Cairns Morning Post [1921-1926] / employed on the Sydney Morning Herald [1927-1928] / employed on the Melbourne Age [1928-1936] / employed by the NSW Chamber of Manufacturers in Sydney [1936-1941]

In 1923, he married (1) Irene E. Hooper.

Irene came from Cairns

Irene died in 1927.

In 1929, he married (2) Lorna May Calder.

Child: Mary Rose [b 1931]

During World War II, he served as a Flight Lt/Squadron Leader in RAAF [1941-1945]. He was in the Middle East, mainly Palestine.

In 1946, he served with UNRRA (United Nations Relief & Rehabilitation Administration) in Greece, distributing relief supplies.

He published his own newspaper The Cyprus Shipping News in Nicosia, Cyprus [1946-1949].

In 1947, he married (2) Eva Halpern [1924-19??].

Eva was a Polish refugee whom he had met in 1944

John and Eva returned to Australia [1949]

Children:

John David
Neil
Anne

John had a writing job with the NSW government, and then as a teacher [until his death].

John Ewart died in Sydney, Australia [16th January 1974] (aged 80)

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Shillito, Phyllis Sykes Ref S735

[1895-1980] Daughter of George Sykes Shillito.

Born in Halifax [28th April 1895].

She was educated at Rishworth Grammar School [1908] / educated at Halifax Technical College [1912] / an artist, art teacher & designer / an art teacher at Winchester School of Art [1919-1922].

On 3rd March 1923, she emigrated to Australia to join her parents and brother John.

In Australia, she was a teacher at Brisbane Technical College / a teacher at East Sydney Technical College [1925-1960] / acting head of the School of Women's Handicrafts.

She never married.

She lived at

Brisbane with her parents [1923-1925]
Bondi Beach, Sydney [1925-1980]

On her retirement she opened her own school – The Shillito Design School – and continued to teach colour and design.

Phyllis died in Sydney, Australia [13th March 1980] (aged 84)

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Shillito, Mrs Sarah Ref S1682

[1739-1808] The announcement of her death in The Leeds Mercury of 16th January 1808, said of her

... a maiden lady of Halifax.
In her, the poor have lost a kind and liberal benefactress, and her tenants an indulgent landlady

Shillito vs Shillito & Hirst Ref S2626

In January 1880, John Shillito sued for dissolution of his marriage on grounds of the adultery of his wife, Charlotte, with her brother-in-law James Hirst.

The Jury awarded Shillito £1000 damages.

Shillito, William Ref S8050

[1859-1939] Son of John Shillito.

Born in Halifax.

He was a municipal clerk [1901] / rate collector cashier with the Borough Council [1911] / the Borough Collector [1915]

On 25th March 1888, he married Mary Hannah Varley [1864-1939] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.

Children:

George Varley
Bertha Varley [1891-1960]
Harold Varley

They lived at

Cresswell Terrace, Hipperholme [1901]
Laurel Bank, Halifax [1911]

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Shillitoe, Rev Thomas Ref S3640

[1754-1836] A London Quaker who visited the families of the men arrested and executed for the Luddite activities in 1812.

Locally, these included the families of

His Journals record his findings.

In 1779, he married Mary Pace [1746-1838].

He spent 3 years in America [1826-1829]

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Shimwell, Rev Benjamin Ref S2308

[18??-18??] Primitive Methodist Minister at Green Hill, Pellon Lane [1845]

Shindler, Edward John Ref S2971

[1859-19??] Or Shinder.

Born in Brenchley, Kent.

He was a draper's assistant [1891] / a commercial traveller in paper [1901].

He (possibly) served in the Merchant Navy during World War I.

In 1888, he married Mary Hannah Atkinson in Halifax.

Mary Hannah was the daughter of Thomas Atkinson

Children:

George Herbert [1890-1953]
Gertrude Maud [1891-1973]
Frederick Cecil

They lived at

Dove House, Shibden [1891]
Radnor Street, Manchester [1901]

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Shindler, Frederick Cecil Ref S787

[1897-1917] Son of Edward John Shindler.

Some records show him as F. Cecil Schindler

Born in Prestwich.

He was an apprentice with E. Lumby & Son & Wood Limited.

He had an aunt who lived at 9 Westbourne Terrace, Salterhebble.

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [August 1914] and served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

In December 1916, he was treated at Eastbourne for wounds & trench fever.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 20).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6], in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Shingler, Roy Ref S1415

[1922-1944] Son of Emma Jane & William Shingler of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as an Aircraftman 1st Class with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 7th November 1944 (aged 22).

He was buried at Oostende New Communal Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref 9 2 15].

He is remembered on Blackshawhead War Memorial

Shingles, H. Rev J. Ref S228

[1???-19??] Minister at Bridge Street (Central) Methodist Church, Todmorden [1930]

Shipden Ref S2496

Shipden Ref S561

Shipedene Ref S2497

[1878-1915] Born in Leeds.

Shipedene, John de Ref S2500

[12??-13??] Son of William de Schippedene.

Recorded in 1306.

In 1307, a deed mentions him with a reference to


ter: Hospital
the land of the Hospital

which possibly refers to the Knight Hospitallers

Shipley, Fred Ref S632

He was a chimney sweep [1911].

He lived in Sowerby Bridge [1911].

He served as a regular soldier on the North-West Frontier [1897-1898], and in the South African War.

During World War I, he was called up [August 1914] and served as a Private with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was invalided home with severe rheumatism [November 1914], and hospitalised at Beckett's Park Hospital, Leeds. He was returned to his unit in Pontefract.

He died after suffering a stroke in Pontefract Military Hospital [4th April 1915] (aged 37).

He was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery [D C 236] (11th April 1915)

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Shipley, George Ref S1006

[17??-1774] Coiner He was an accessory to the murder of William Deighton. He was executed at York Castle

Shipley, Rev William Ref S1005

[1850-1930] Born in County Durham.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1910]

Shipman, Dr Harold Frederick Ref S111

[1946-2004] A local general practitioner who became Britain's biggest serial killer.

In 1999, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 15 patients, many were elderly women who died when alone with Shipman.

In July 2002, an enquiry concluded that he killed a total of 215 patients – including the 15 for which he was imprisoned – and he was suspected of killing a further 45 people

Shipman, Canon Robert Ref S972

[18??-19??] Born in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

Curate at Brighouse [1898-1901].

On 9th September 1902, he married Jessie Carr, daughter of John Carr Bottomley at St James's Church, Brighouse.

Children:

Francis G [b 1904]
Robert Trafford [b 1908]
child

They lived at St Thomas's Rectory, Leeds [1911]

Shippedene Ref S2498

[1820-1900] Born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.

Shipston, George Ref S319

[1851-1933] Son of William Shipston.

He married Catharine [1854-1928].

Child: Herbert Charlesworth (Bertie) [1876-1891]

Catharine died 21st December 1928 (aged 74).

George died 14th February 1933 (aged 82).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1345]

Shipston, William Ref S454

He was a solicitor's managing clerk [1861] / an attorney's clerk [1871] / a solicitor's managing clerk [1881].

He married (1) Sarah [1816-1871].

Sarah was born in Sutton cum Duckmanton, Derbyshire

Children:

Elizabeth [1844-14th December 1889]

George Shipston

Sarah died in Halifax [17th April 1871] (aged 55).

He married (2) Eliza [1841-1878].

Eliza died 4th February 1878 (aged 37).

They lived at

3 Lower Brunswick Street, Halifax [1861]
120 Osborne Place, Halifax [1871]
8 Wallace Street, Halifax [1881]

William died 2nd March 1900 (aged 80).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1754]

Shire, Doc Ref S347

A portly – John Bull-like – character with top hat and tails, a cane and smoking a cigar, who was created by J. J. Mulroy to advertise Whitaker's Brewery and their Shire Ale in the 1920s/1930s.

In 1928, he appeared with parrot saying

Aye, and there's a good top on it, Doc!

The character was played by Herbert Seston at public appearances.

His last appearance was at Hebden Bridge Agricultural Show just before World War II

Shires, Gerald Ref S2751

[19??-19??] He married Ann, daughter of W. Newton Dawson.

Children:

Michael
John

They lived at Toothill Court, Rastrick [1957]

Shirra, Edmondson Ref S344

[1860-19??] Theatrical manager.

Born in Shoreditch, London.

He married Mary [1862-19??].

Mary was a theatrical actress [1901]

Child: Dorothy [b 1888] who was a theatrical actress [1901]

In 1901, the family were boarders with Robert Nuttall

Shirt, Matthew Ref S1108

[16??-16??] Curate at Rastrick [1664]

The Shoddy, Ripponden Ref S3238

Oldham Road. A popular name for a block of 19th century houses, including a shop.

These were formerly a small mill producing textiles from shoddy

Shoebridge, William Ref S450

[1811-1???] Born in Riverhead, Kent.

He was a pawnbroker [1851].

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

Elizabeth was born in Haywood, Yorkshire

Children:

Elizabeth Jane [b 1841] ‡

Selina [b 1843] ‡

William David ‡
Walter [b 1846] ‡
George [b 1848] ★
Thomas [b 1850] ★

The children ‡ were born in London, the children ★ were born in Halifax.

They lived at 24 Woolshops, Halifax [1851]

Shoebridge, William David Ref S414

[1844-1909] Son of William Shoebridge.

Born in Marylebone, London.

He was a pawnbroker living with his brother George (pawnbroker's assistant) at 17 Winding Road, Halifax [1871] / a master pawnbroker [1881, 1901].

In [Q2] 1871, he married (1) Mary Stocks [1852-1875] in Halifax.

Children:

Edith Mary who died 2nd July 1872 (aged 14 days) ‡
William Henry who died 29th May 1875 (aged 1 year & 11 months) ‡

Mary died 28th January 1875 (aged 23).

In [Q2] 1877, he married (2) Mary Hannah Sunderland [1852-1918] in Halifax.

Mary Hannah was born in Halifax

Children:

Maud [b 1880]
Leonard who died 15th January 1882 (aged 10 months) ‡
May who died 26th November 1882 (aged 15 weeks) ‡
Louisa who died 14th March 1886 (aged 4 months) ‡
William S. [b 1889]

They lived at

10 St James's Street, Halifax [1881]
17 Mayfield Terrace South, Halifax [1901]

William David died 25th June 1909 (aged 65).

Mary Hannah died 26th April 1918 (aged 66).

He, his wives & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1653]

Shoebroad Ref S68

Area of Todmorden.

The name may be derived from

The Middle English Shovel-broad, a piece of land the width of a shovel
Shewbread, the altar or table where God speaks to and nourishes man

Joshua Fielden married at the Quaker meeting house here, and many of the Fielden family were buried in the Shoebroad Quaker Burial Ground

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Shoebroad Dam, Todmorden Ref S1729

Shoesmith ... Ref S935

The entries for people & families with the surname Shoesmith are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Shoot, Coley Ref S3373

Area just north of Priestley Green

Shooter, Alfred Ref S468

[1856-19??] Son of James Shooter, boilermaker.

Born in Low Moor.

He was a boiler maker of Moor Cottage, Low Moor [1880] / a steam boiler maker [1891] / a boiler maker [1901, 1911].

In [Q3] 1880, he married Mary Jane Walker [1857-1???] at Bradford Cathedral.

Mary Jane, a worsted stuff weaver of Hill Top, Low Moor, was the daughter of Robert Walker, watchman

Children:

James Robert
Fred / Freddie
Edith [b 1904]

They lived at

64 Manor Road, Low Moor, North Bierley, Bradford [1891]
48 Rosebery Avenue, Halifax [1901]
42 Union Street South, Halifax [1911, 1918]

Sons James Robert & Fred died in World War I

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Shooter, Fred Ref S511

[1895-1916] Son of Alfred Shooter

He was an apprentice sport outfitter [1911] / employed by Nicholl & Brown.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

He was killed in action [10th April 1916].

He was buried at Citadel New Military Cemetery, Fricourt, France [Grave Ref IV G 1].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Members (WWI) Memorial.

His brother James Robert also died in the War

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Shooter, James Ref S929

[18??-1916] He was a member of Pellon Baptist Church.

He was killed in World War I.

Shooter, James Robert Ref S472

[1887-1916] Son of Alfred Shooter.

He was a member of St Mark's Parish Church, Siddal / a junior clerk [1901] / a clothing & supply clerk (wholesale clothiers) [1911] / employed by Coll & Waddilove, Bradford.

In [Q3] 1911, he married Olive Brook at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Children:

Irene [b 1913]
Ronald [1916] who died in infancy

They lived at 751 Wakefield Road, Bradford.

During World War I, he joined Bradford Pals Battalion and served as a Private with the 16th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He served in Egypt and in France [May 1916].

He was reported missing and assumed to have died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916].

The family were informed in March 1917.

The Halifax Courier [31st March 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 2A, 2C & 2D], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother Fred also died in the War

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Shooter, Joseph Albert Ref S801

[1897-1915] Son of Sam Shooter.

He was a slubbing reeler (dye works) [1911] / an apprentice moulder for Clayton Brothers / a Territorial.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died following a German gas attack at Ypres [19th December 1915] (aged 19).

The Halifax Courier [8th January 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Talana Farm Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref IV G 1]

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Pellon Baptist Church

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Shooter, Samuel Ref S808

[1869-1947] Born in Saltaire.

He was a time keeper in dye works [1901, 1911].

In 1893, he married Violetta Busfield [1870-1953] in Bradford.

Violetta was born in Bradford

Children:

Ida [b 1895] who was a lasting and serge weaver [1911]

Joseph Albert
Ernest Arthur [1898-1961] who was a grocer's errand boy [1911], a warehouseman [1953]
Miriam [b 1900]
Sam Busfield [b 1903]
Harry [b 1905]

They lived at

12 Crystal Street, Hanson Lane, Halifax [1901, 1911]
227 Moor End Road, Halifax [1947, 1953]

During World War II, he served with the 35th Company Royal Army Medical Corps [from 8th June 1915 to 24th March 1917]

Sam died in Halifax General Hospital [22nd July 1947].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £955 2/4d.

The will was proved by his widow Violetta.

Violetta died 26th June 1953.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,955 15/11d.

The will was proved by son Ernest Arthur

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Shop Lock, Todmorden Ref S556

Lock #18 on the Rochdale Canal

Shore Ref S116

District of Calderdale north-west of Todmorden.

The name may also be found as Shoer, Shoor, and Shorey.

There was a Quaker meeting house and burial ground here

See Shore General Baptist Chapel, Shore Baptist School, Shore Married Ladies and Shore Mutual Improvement Society

Shore End Top, Midgley Moor Ref S2861

A Neolithic or Bronze Age stone measuring 6 ft in length and 3 ft high

Shore, Esau Ref S1329

[1836-1???] Born in Southowram.

Question: Is this the same as John Shore [1816-1898]?

He was a coal miner [1881] / living on own means [1891].

Around 1860, he married Ellen [1838-1???].

Ellen was born in Norland

Children:

Hannah [b 1860] who was a worsted weaver [1881] & (possibly) married Arthur Hemingway
Sarah [b 1863] who was a worsted weaver [1881]
Fred [b 1870] who was a worsted spinner [1881], a pianoforte case maker [1891]
Mary E. [b 1873] who was a worsted spinner [1891]
Gledhill [b 1875] who was an apprentice mechanic [1891]
Christopher [b 1881]

They lived at

6 West Field, Southowram [1881]
West Field, Southowram [1891]

Shore, Gledhill Ref S1043

[1874-1938] Landlord of the Golden Plough, Elland [1906-1907]

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Shore, John Ref S1381

[14??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1495]

Shore, John Ref S1328

[1816-1898] Born in Halifax.

Question: Is this person related to Esau Shore [1836-1???]?

He was a coal miner [1851] / a colliery viewer [1871] / a colliery manager [1881] / a retired colliery manager [1891].

He married (1) Mary [1820-1849].

Children:

child who died in infancy
child who died in infancy
Luke [b 1843] who was a machine fitter [1871], a fancy goods dealer [1891], married Jane [b 1844] & (possibly) had a son Amos Shore [b 1878]
Sarah [b 1847] who was a house keeper [1881]

Mary died 13th November 1849 (aged 29)

He married (2) Ellen [1817-1852]

Ellen was born in Barkisland [14th October 1817]

They lived at

Siddal Hall [1851]
7 Holts Terrace, Siddal [1871]
3 West Field, Southowram [1881]
West Field, Southowram [1891]

Living with them [in 1881] was grandson Amos Shore [b 1878].

Ellen died 24th October 1852.

John died 5th February 1898 (aged 82).

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [Grave Ref: F-E28]

Shore, John Isaac Ref S500

[1897-1923] Son of John Jennings Shore.

Born in Halifax [12th March 1897].

He was an engineer [1920].

On 20th November 1920, he married Ada Richardson at St Mark's Parish Church, Siddal

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Shore, John Jennings Ref S368

[1864-1908] Born in Burghwallis.

He was a clerk [1892].

On 17th September 1892, he married Mary Hollas at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Mary was the daughter of Jeremiah Hollas

Child: John Isaac

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Shore, John of Ref S2490

[13??-13??] A merchant living in Stansfield. Recorded in 1379,, when he paid 1/- tax whilst most of the other 42 taxpayers in Stansfield paid 4d

Shore, Jonas Ref S110

[1815-1876] Born in Halifax.

He was a stover & finisher [1851] / a stover & presser [1861] / a stuff presser [1871].

In [Q1] 1860, he married Elizabeth Hill [1825-1???] in Halifax.

Elizabeth was born in Southowram

Children:

George [b 1835] who was a singer of pieces [1851]
Henry [b 1837]
Edward [b 1839] who was a worsted spinner [1851]
Elizabeth [1842-1858] who was a worsted spinner [1851] ‡
Martha [1844-1860] ‡
Lewis [1846-1859] ‡
Eliza [1848-1861] who never married ‡
Harriet Hannah [1861] who died in infancy ‡

The family lived at

Woodhouse, Halifax [1851]
Lily Lane, Halifax [1861]
27 Back Street, Halifax [1871]

Jonas died 28th April 1876 (aged 61).

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3598] with Maria Shore [1809-1858]

Shore Married Ladies Ref S1057

A group of women – later known as the Ladies Guild – who raised money and gave support to Shore Baptist Chapel.

See Shore Mutual Improvement Society

Shore Moor, Todmorden Ref S3421

Moorland at Shore

Shore Mutual Improvement Society, Todmorden Ref S910

Recorded in the late 19th / early 20 century at Shore

See Shore Married Ladies

Shore, Thomas Bilbrough Ref S1232

[1864-19??] Born in Doncaster.

He was a carpet weaver [1911].

In 1889, he married Sarah Hannah Teal.

Sarah Hannah was the daughter of James Teal

Child: Emily Jane [b 1889] who was a draper's shop assistant [1911]

The family lived at 8 Aspinall Street East, Siddal [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was Emily Jane's widowed sister Jane Elizabeth Jackson

Shore Working Men's Club & Institute Ref S3066

Todmorden. Recorded on 18th January 1908, when they opened new premises. Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 144

Shoreman, Charles Ref S656

[18??-1915] Of Todmorden.

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

He died 19th December 1915.

He was buried at Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, France [Grave Ref II E 13].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Short, Edgar Ref S888

[18??-19??] Son of Thomas Edgar Short.

He was a partner in T. E. Short & Sons Limited. He specialised in the vehicle maintenance side of the business

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Short, George Anderson Ref S3494

[1856-1946] Son of Mr Short.

Born in Bellingham, Northumberland.

He was a designer (living with his family at 31 Heywood Place, Halifax) [1871].

Watercolour artist with rural subjects such as sunrise, sunset, hunting scenes, farming scenes and gypsy camp scenes.

He moved to Halifax and painted the local environment.

In 1890, he married Alice Spencer [1859-19??] in Halifax.

Alice was born in Halifax

Children:

Hilda Mary [b 1891]
Henry George [b 1895]
Alice Barbara [b 1899]

They lived at 3 Avondale Place, Manor Drive [1901].

Living with them [in 1901] was brother-in-law David Spencer [aged 46] (woolstapler).

He worked closely with his daughter. After his death, she continued to paint in a similar style to her father

Question: Does anyone know anything about his artist daughter?

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Short, Harry George Spencer Ref S764

[1895-1916] His uncle was a woolstapler in Halifax.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School.

He lived in Snaith.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 22nd September 1916 (aged 21).

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 Heath Grammar School

Short, James Henry Ref S694

[1850-1909] Son of Mr Short.

Born in Northumberland.

He was a solicitor's clerk (living with his family at 31 Heywood Place, Halifax) [1871] / a solicitor's clerk [1871, 1891, 1901].

In [Q1] 1873, he married Ellen Smith in Halifax.

Ellen was the daughter of Miles Rushworth Smith

Children:

Thomas E. [b 1876] who was a piecer cotton mill [1891]
Elizabeth (Lilly) [1874-1884] ‡
Gertrude Ellen [1878-1892] ‡
James A. W. [b 1880] who was a bobbin pegger woollen mill [1891], a van driver [1901]
Miles P. [b 1882] who was a van driver [1901]
George E. [b 1884] who was a carpet warehouseman [1901]
Lillian [b 1888] who was a weaver [1911]

The children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2098] with their Smith grandparents.

The 1911 census shows that they had had 7 children of whom 5 were still alive at that time.

They lived at

23 Raglan Street, Halifax [1891, 1901]
23 James's Street, Halifax (James Henry was separated from his wife) [1901]
7 Shroggs Vue Terrace, Pellon Lane, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] were boarders: Wilby Fielding [b 1873] (wire dresser), Thomas Loughlin [b 1878] (tapestry weaver) & Fred Booth [b 1881] (van driver).

Living with them [in 1911] were boarders: Wilby Fielding [b 1873] (wire dresser) & Thomas Drake [b 1852] (carter).

James Henry died Q4 1909 (aged 59).

Ellen died Q3 1934 (aged 83).

They both died in Halifax

Short, Mr Ref S695

[18??-18??] He was an ale & porter merchant [1871].

He married Mary [1819-18??].

Mary was born in Easterton, Devizes, Wiltshire

Children:

They lived at 31 Heywood Place, Halifax [1871]

Short's: T. E. Short & Sons Limited Ref S845

Removals, storage, haulage and transport business in Halifax.

Established around 1916 by Thomas Edgar Short and his 4 sons: Edgar, unknown, unknown, and unknown.

They were in Union Street South.

The business closed in December 1982

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Short's: T. Short & Company Ref S1849

Wholesale clothiers at Hebden Bridge [1905]

See Benjamin Grindrod

Short, Thomas Ref S3390

[1819-1894] Ale and porter merchant in Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children:

William Thomas who became an ale and porter merchant
James Henry [b 1850] who became a solicitor's clerk
George Anderson [b 1856] who became a designer

They lived at

Bellingham, Northumberland [1850, 1856]
31 Heywood Place, Hanson Lane, Halifax [1894]

Members of the family are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894

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Short, Thomas Edgar Ref S894

[1876-19??] Born in Halifax.

Around 1916, he and his 4 sons – Edgar, unknown, unknown, and unknown - established T. E. Short & Sons Limited

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Shreeve, William Ref S627

[1774-1817] A painter of clock dials from Birmingham.

He may have come to Halifax in response to an advertisement placed in the Leeds Intelligencer by William Whitaker [18th April 1796].

About 1810, he went into partnership with Henry Whitaker.

On 11th May 1806, he married Leah Whitaker (possibly) at Square Chapel.

Children:

Mary Hannah [bapt 16th September 1806]
Jane [bapt 18th April 1809]
Eliza Sarah [b 18th May 1815]
William Whitaker

The children were baptised at Square Chapel.

They lived at 1 Aked's Road, Halifax.

On 15th August 1817, William was heating turpentine in a copper vessel whilst preparing a varnish. He took it to the door and it caught fire. He was severly burned & survived only a few hours.

Leah died 11th March 1834 (aged 57).

Members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

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Shreeve, William Whitaker Ref S1503

[1816-1???] Son of William Shreeve.

Born [3rd February 1816]; baptised at Square Chapel [15th April 1816].

He wrote a book about the slave trade in Sierra Leone

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Shroggs House, Halifax Ref S4700

Woodland on the side of the Shibden Valley

Alfred Winks [1898]

Shroggs Park Ref S1370

Lee Mount Road.

24 acre park at Lee Mount, leased by the Savile family in 1881 at a rent of £1 per annum for 999 years.

One of the prime movers of the project was Edward Akroyd who funded alterations to the park as a part of his Akroydon project.

The park was designed by Edward Milner, and the entrance Lodge was designed by Barber.

On 13th July 1912, the municipal bowling green opened at the Park.

Before development, the land was scrub with rocks and brambles – hence the name shroggs which means bushy scrub

See Shroggs Park Bowling Club and Shroggs Park Drinking Fountain

Shroggs Park Bowling Club Ref S640

Recorded in 1915 & 1940

Shroggs Park Drinking Fountain Ref S1694

The mid-19th century Gothic drinking fountain at Shroggs Park, Halifax is listed. It has 4 basins which are fed by dolphins

Shroggs Park Lodge Ref S824

The Lodge at the entrance to Shroggs Park was designed by William Swinden Barber.

The building is dated 1892.

The building is a private house

Shroggs Road Tip Ref S876

Aka Birks Hall tip.

Shroggs Mills stood on the site.

Refuse dump for Halifax Corporation Cleansing Department.

In October 2007, Calderdale Council decided to sell 6 acres of the land to a bus operator for use as a new bus depot when the Elmwood Bus Garage became inadequate.

See Birks Hall, Ovenden and James Booth

Shroggs Wood, Northowram Ref S2679

Shroggs Wood, Wheatley Ref S3229

Between Wheatley and Lee Bridge.

There is a 100-foot precipice here, known as The Scar.

See Luke Hoyle

Shunts Wood, Stainland Ref S2329

Wood was taken from here for use as fuel during the General Strike of 1926

Shurcrack Ref S118

See Blarney Castle

Shutt, David Trevor Ref S605

[19??-] OBE.

Liberal. He was Mayor of Calderdale [1982-1983]

Member of Calderdale Council for Greetland and Stainland ward [1973-1990] and from 1995. He suggested the name Calderdale Way for the new Elland bypass. Leader of Liberal Democrat Group and Cabinet Member with responsibility for Community Services. Former Parliamentary Candidate for Sowerby, Calder Valley and Pudsey.

In 2000, he entered the House of Lords and became Lord Shutt of Greetland. In July 2009, he was appointed to the Privy Council

Shutt, Peter Ref S2339

[19??-19??] President of the Brighouse Art Circle [19??-1979]

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Shuttleworth, Alvin Ref S1015

[1885-1916] Born in West Vale [25th October 1885].

Baptised at St John the Evangelist, West Vale [25th March 1888].

In the 1890s, his family moved to Bolton.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916].

He was buried at Serre Road Cemetery No.2, France [Grave Ref XL L 8]

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Shuttleworth, Harry Ref S616

[1880-1918] Son of Hartley Shuttleworth.

He worked for W. Cockcroft at Cinderhill Mill, Todmorden.

In [Q4] 1903, he married Sarah Alice Cunliffe in Todmorden.

They lived at 7 Bank View, Woodhouse, Todmorden [1918].

During World War I, he served as a Driver with A Battery 76th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He contracted an illness in Italy.

He died in Bath War Hospital after 5 weeks' illness [26th May 1918] (aged 38).

He was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone [New Part 6 66].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, on the Memorial at Naze Bottom Baptist Church, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Shuttleworth, Hartley Ref S479

[1849-1902]

In [Q1] 1871, he married Sarah Hitchen [18??-1???] in Halifax.

Child: Harry

They lived at Charlestown, Hebden Bridge [1916]

Shuttleworth, Henry Ref S634

[1817-1889] Son of John Shuttleworth.

Born 11th February 1817.

He was a farm labourer (living with his brother James) [1871] / a farmer of Stansfield [1876] / a farmer of 24 acres [1881].

On 16th December 1876, he married Mary [1818-1???].

Mary came from Heptonstall.
Her father was not named on the marriage records.
She was the widow of Mr Cockroft, and had children by her first marriage:
Thomas [b 1847]
Sarah [b 1840]

They lived at High Gate, Heptonstall [1881].

Henry died in 1889 (aged 72)

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Shuttleworth, J. W. Ref S1814

[18??-19??] Proprietor of Shuttleworth's Steam Laundry [1905]

Shuttleworth, James Ref S3550

[18??-1865] Manager at the Bacchus Tavern Tap, Halifax.

On the morning of 24th May 1865, as he was on his way to work, he was seized by a fit of apoplexy. He was taken to his home in Well Lane, but he died before noon

Shuttleworth, James Ref S621

[1819-18??] Son of John Shuttleworth.

Born 11th January 1819.

He was a farmer of 36 acres [1871] / a farmer/carter [1891].

He lived at

Murgatshaw, Stansfield [1871]
Bailey Croft, Stansfield [1891]

Living with him [in 1871] were his brother Henry, and lodgers William Gill [b 1846], his wife Susan Gill [b 1843] & son Willie [b 1870].

Living with him [in 1891] was nephew William Gill [b 1870] (farm labourer)

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Shuttleworth, James Henry Ref S992

[1864-1946] Born in Bingley.

He was a farm labourer [1911].

On 25th June 1887, he married Ada Abbott [1869-1954] at Halifax Parish Church.

Ada was born in Coley

Children:

twins Robert John
Charles Frederick [1887-1960] who was a drawing overlooker warehouseman (worsted mill) [1911]
Annie [1890-1899] who was buried at Coley Church [12th October 1899]

They lived at Lumbrook, Northowram [1911].

James Henry was buried at Coley Church [19th October 1946]

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Shuttleworth, James William Ref S942

[1897-1917] Son of William Shuttleworth.

Born 24th July 1897.

He was a member of Square Congregational Church, Halifax & Sunday School / educated at Trinity School & Halifax Secondary School / articled to Norman Lister, chartered accountant in Silver Street, Halifax.

He lived at 5 Shaw Hill, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the 18th Hussars [24th July 1916], then he served as a Private with C Company 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He went to France [19th November 1916].

He died of wounds in the 61st Casualty Clearing Station in Belgium [24th August 1917] (aged 20).

The Halifax Courier [8th September 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref III H 15].

He is remembered on the family grave at All Saints' Church, Dudwell, in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School, on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax, and on the Memorial at Square Church, Halifax

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Shuttleworth, John Ref S600

[1788-18??] He was a farmer of 28 acres [1851] / a farmer of 27 acres [1861].

On 26th December 1811, he (possibly) married Susannah Sutcliffe [1781-18??].

Children:

William
John [b 15th February 1815]
Henry
James
Daniel [b 1821; buried Heptonstall 5th September 1822]
Samuel [b 1822; buried Heptonstall 14th April 1822]

They lived at

Shaw, Stansfield [1821, 1841, 1851]
Higher Murgatroyd, Stansfield [1861]

Living with them [in 1851] were William Gill [b 1845], and daughter Grace Varley & with her children Thomas, Sally & John.

Living with them [in 1861] was grandson William Shuttleworth [b 1847]

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Shuttleworth, Joseph William Ref S1704

[1867-1954] Born in Halifax [26th April 1867].

He was a laundryman [1894] / a laundry proprietor (employer) [1901] / a laundryman [1911] / a laundry proprietor [1939] / a retired shirt maker [1939].

On 4th July 1894, he married Sarah Ellen Halstead [1865-1949] in Todmorden.

Sarah Ellen was the daughter of Stephen Halstead

Children:

Addyce [b 1895]
Kenneth Halstead [1901-1903]
Philip Halstead [1904-1908]

The family lived at

8 Willow Bank, Todmorden [1901]
Willow Bank House, Todmorden [1911]
Willow Bank, Todmorden [1939]

Sarah Ellen died at Willow Bank [28th October 1949]

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Shuttleworth Moor Ref S249

Moorland near Widdop Reservoir

Shuttleworth, Mr Ref S29

[17??-18??]

He married Hannah [1794-18??].

Children:

Elizabeth [b 1817] who was a worsted weaver [1861]

Grace [b 1827] who married Joseph Smith
John [b 1836]

The family lived at 7 Bath Parade, Halifax [1861]

Hannah was widowed by 1861.

Living with them [in 1861] were daughter Grace, her husband and children

Shuttleworth, Robert John Ref S89

[1887-1919] Son of James Henry Shuttleworth.

He was a stuff warehouseman (worsted mill) [1911].

On 11th April 1914, he married Annie Crossley [1889-1967] at St Anne's Church, Southowram.

Annie was born in Southowram

They lived at 6 Marsh Lane, Southowram.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Labour Corps.

He died 14th February 1919 (aged 31).

He was buried at Coley Church (18th February 1919) [2 V 45].

He is remembered on Southowram War Memorial, and on Coley War Memorial

Shuttleworth's Steam Laundry Ref S2197

Aka Todmorden Steam Laundry.

Established by J. W. Shuttleworth at Hole Bottom Mill, Todmorden

Shuttleworth, Thomas Ref S399

[1832-1909] Born 14th April 1832.

In [Q2] 1860, he married Elizabeth Howarth [1834-1905] in Halifax.

Elizabeth was born 30th April 1834

Child: James [9th March 1861-22nd September 1877]

They lived at Bowers Mill, Barkisland.

Elizabeth died 21st September 1905 (aged 71).

Thomas died 13th December 1909 (aged 77).

Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [Grave Ref: S3/155]

Shuttleworth, W. Ref S3207

[1743-18??] On 7th August 1815, at the age of 72, he walked a distance of 64 miles, from Midgley to Liverpool, in 18 hours for a wager of £5, having bet that he could complete the distance 24 hours.

He offered a further wager that he could complete the 64 miles from Liverpool to Warrington in 16 hours

Shuttleworth, William Ref S638

[1812-18??] Son of John Shuttleworth.

Born 13th November 1812.

He was a farmer of Shay Lane, Stansfield [1863] / a cart driver [1871].

On 21st February 1863, he married Sally [1815-1???].

Sally, of Heptonstall, was the daughter of Harry Sutcliffe, farmer.
She was the widow of Mr Heseltine

They lived at New Road Bottom, Heptonstall [1871]

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Shuttleworth, William Ref S941

[1861-1927] Born in Halifax.

Born 4th April 1861.

He was a grocer shopkeeper (own account) [1901].

On 27th May 1890, he married Annie Smith [1862-1952] in Dewsbury

Annie was born in Wakefield [5th March 1862]

Children:

Gertrude [1891-1965]

Maud / Maudie [1893-1971]

Amelia [1895-1983]

James William

They lived at

3 Nettleton's Yard, Salterhebble [1901]
3 Daisy Bank, Halifax [1927]

William died at St Paul's Church, King Cross [16th October 1927].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £794 0/3d.

Probate was granted to his widow Annie.

Annie died 9th April 1952.

Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Siddal Ref S121

District of Calderdale to the south-east of Halifax

See Exley and Pubs in Exley

Siddal Bowling Green Ref S3138

Opened on 2nd May 1925

Siddal Brotherhood Institute Ref S558

Recorded around 1915

Siddal Co-Op Ref S771

Oxford Lane.

Branch number 6 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in May 1861. It had a boot and shoe department

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Siddal Co-operative Store Ref S2346

Recorded in 1874, when M. Rawnsley was Manager

Siddal, Crossley Ref S457

[1798-1823]

On 10th June 1821, he married Martha Beard at Elland Parish Church.

Crossley died in 1823.

On 31st December 1827, Martha married Jonathan Taylor

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Siddal, Elisha Ref S1089

[1824-1886] Born in Soyland.

He was a plasterer [1851] / a mill painter [1871] / a painter [1881].

In [Q4] 1846, he married Jane Clegg [1825-1867] in Halifax.

Jane was born in Sowerby.
She was a power loom weaver (cotton) [1851]

Children:

John
Sarah Jane [1856-1865] ‡
Joseph [1859-1864] ‡

The family lived at

George Square, Mytholmroyd [1851]
4 Barleycorn Square, Halifax [1871, 1881]

Jane died 18th July 1867 (aged 42).

Elisha died 9th September 1886 (aged 62).

The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3001] with grandson Joseph Siddal [1874-1884]

Siddal Hall Ref S659

The building stands on the east side of Siddal Lane, between Roseberry Avenue and Phoebe Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

See Siddal Halls

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Siddal Halls Ref S407

together with

Documents do not always make it clear which Hall is referred to

Question: Please email me if you can clarify any confusion which I have created with the above buildings

People who have been linked to an unidentified Siddal Hall include:

David Smith [1885]

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Siddal Industrial Co-operative Society Limited Ref S2992

In 1894, a branch is recorded at Siddal Lane – between Browning Avenue and Siddal Street. The manager was Joseph Greenwood.

The branch closed in 19??.

It is now houses

Siddal, John Ref S880

[1815-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a master tailor (employing 2 hands) [1851] / a tailor & draper [1861] / a tailor [1891].

Around 1838, he married Jane [1818-1???].

Jane was born in Sowerby

Children:

James [b 1838] who was a clerk in a corn mill [1861]

Elizabeth [b 1839]

Alfred [b 1844] who was a pupil-teacher [1861], a commercial clerk (carpet works) [1891]
Mary Ellen [b 1841] who was a dressmaker [1861]
Sarah Ann [b 1846] who was a pupil-teacher [1861]
J. M. [b 1850]
Frances Ann [b 1851]
Walter Henry [b 1854]
Herbert

They lived at

West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1841, 1851]
1 West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1861]
West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1871]

Siddal, John Ref S1090

[1854-1???] Son of Elisha Siddal.

Born in Mytholmroyd.

He was a mechanic [1871] / a mechanic tool maker [1881].

In [Q2] 1875, he married Mary Ellen Cockroft [1854-1???] in Halifax.

Mary Ellen was born in Ovenden

Children:

Joseph [1874-1884] who was buried with his Siddal grandparents at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3001]
Joseph [b 1875]
Sarah Jane [b 1876]
Ada [b 1878]
Albina [b 1880]
Annie [b 1881]

They lived at 2 Barleycorn Square, Halifax [1881]

Siddal Library Ref S2618

Recorded in 1929 as Siddal Branch Library. At that time, it was only open on Tuesday and Friday evenings.

Recorded in 1936

Siddal Pit Farm, Southowram Ref S3589

An alternative name for Pit House Farm, Southowram [1871, 1881]

Siddal Post Office Ref S2614

A sub-post office was recorded in 1936

Siddal Recreation Ground Ref S1304

Oxford Lane

Siddal, Richard Horsfall Ref S1616

[1821-1877] Born in Mytholmroyd.

He was an assistant surveyor [1861].

He married Kerenhappuch [1822-1877].

Kerenhappuch was born in Midgley.
She was a milliner [1861]

Children:

Aquilla [b 1844] who was a pianoforte maker [1861]
Samson [b 1846] who was a carpet factory worker [1861]
Daniel [b 1849] who was a carpet factory worker [1861]
Job [b 1852]
Elizabeth [b 1853]
Ben [1855-1865] who was buried with his parents

They lived at 6 Stannary, Halifax [1861].

Richard died 14th February 1877 (aged 56).

Kerenhappuch died 13th December 1877 (aged 55).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2239]

Siddal Rugby League Club Ref S3347

Backhold Lane

Siddal Top Farm, Southowram Ref S2944

From the 1940s, the farm fell into disrepair.

It was rebuilt around 1995.

The Foldout lists some owners and occupiers of the property

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Siddal United Cricket Club Ref S390

Recorded in 1915, when members included

Siddal Victoria Club Ref S3571

Junior rugby union [?] club. Recorded in April 1899

Siddal Wells Ref S2383

Farm at Siddal.

Owners and tenants are listed in the Foldout

See Siddal Wells Mine, Southowram

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Siddall ... Ref S209

The entries for people & families with the surname Siddall are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Siddall & Bancroft Ref S12

Mechanical engineers at Halifax.

Partners included R. Siddall and (possibly) W. S. Bancroft.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1886

Siddall & Hilton Limited Ref S2038

Wire drawers and manufacturers of beds, bedsteads and mattresses under the trademark Sidhil.

They were at several locations in Sowerby Bridge, including Sterne Mills.

They were also in Bristol, Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, and London.

In 20th April 1903, their premises at Asquith Bottom, Sowerby Bridge,were damaged by fire.

They were at Centre Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

Partners included Herbert Siddall, Rowland Siddall who was head of the company [1939], and Rowland's sons: Henry Wharton, Norman, Horace Victor, and Raymond.

In 1996, they acquired International Security Services Limited of Telford and established Siddall & Hilton Fencing Products. They occupied a part of the Bird Royds Lane factory of Redfearn Wire Products in Brighouse where they produced razor barbed wire.

The business has its offices at Sidhil Business Park, Holmfield [2012]

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Siddel, Thomas Ref S1357

[1778-18??] He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

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Sidebottom, Rev Henry F. Ref S1180

[18??-18??] Perpetual Curate at Holy Trinity Church [1850, 1861].

He married Unknown.

Children:

daughter
Abigail Margaret who married Dr William Paley
Catherine Elizabeth who married [August 1856] Captain Henry Godolphin Rooper

Sidetracks Ref S2288

Sidgewick, Rev J. Ref S1173

[17??-18??] Vicar of Hartshead [1795-1796]

Sidgwick, Rev John Benson Ref S687

[1800-1873] Or Sedgwick.

Of Stone Gappe, Lothersdale

In 1862, he was appointed by Edward Akroyd as Vicar at Copley following Rev James Hope.

On 10th January 1827, he married Sarah Hannah Greenwood [1805-1887].

Child: Matilda [1832-1910] who married Mark Henry Drury

Sidhil Ref S268

Trademark of Siddall & Hilton

Sidney's: Thomas Sidney & Company Ref S773

Tea and spice dealers at 14 Corn Market, Halifax [1837]

Silex stone Ref S367

In 1896, Joseph Brooke's Nonslip Stone Company patented the world's first nonslip flags.

These were made from hydraulically compressed concrete which included the hard-wearing mineral silex which is found in the Stubbins Quarry, Hove Edge & Lightcliffe area.

These were marketed world-wide, not least for the promenades at Blackpool and Bridlington.

By 1910, around 500 local authorities and railway companies in Britain used the flags.

A publicity leaflet proclaims its use at the Port of London Authority building in London.

Silex was also the name of the first of 10 locomotives which transported materials around the company's works

Silk, Rev G. W. Ref S1174

[19??-19??] He was vicar of Outwood before becoming Vicar of Hartshead [1957-1958]. In 1958, he was appointed rector of Nigel, Johannesburg

Silkstone, Samuel Ref S497

[1852-1911] Son of William Silkstone, brick maker.

Born in Leeds.

He was a brick maker of Hatfield Street, Leeds [1871] / a chimney sweeper [1881] / a general labourer [1891, 1901] / a brick labourer [1911].

In [Q3] 1871, he married Annette Berwell [1852-1???] at All Saints' Church, Leeds.

Annette of Hatfield Street, Leeds, was the daughter of John Berwell, whitesmith

Children:

John [b 1874] who was a boot finisher [1891]

Hannah [b 1877] who was a domestic servant [1891]

Susannah [b 1879]

Mary Ann [b 1882] who was a cloth piecener [1901]

Emily [b 1884] who was a cloth piecener [1901]

Annette [b 1887] who was a wool piecener [1901]

Samuel [b 1889] who was a cloth finisher [1911]

Elizabeth [b 1891]

Louisa [b 1892] who was a card room hand [1911]

Tom Burwell

They lived at

Tadcaster Road, Seacroft, Leeds [1881]
42 Cavalier Street, Leeds [1891]
3 Maris Street, Leeds [1901]
5 Rosemary Grove, Siddal, Halifax [1911]
29 Rochdale Road, West Vale [1917]

Samuel died in Halifax [Q4 1911] (aged 60)

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Silkstone, Tom Burwell Ref S1270

[1894-1917] Son of Samuel Silkstone.

Born in Leeds.

He was a member of Leeds Parish Church / a silk presser [1911].

In [Q3] 1912, he married Sarah Hannah Gill in Halifax.

Children:

Arthur [b 1913]
Annette [b 1916]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at 1 The Mount, Greetland [1917].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died of wounds in hospital [16th August 1917] (aged 24).

The Halifax Courier [8th September 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 19-23 & 162], and on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland

In [Q2] 1919, Sarah Hannah married Clement Smith.

They lived at 34 Lambert Street, West Vale

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Silman, Florence Ref S575

[1???-19??] Originally from Barnsley.

She married William Holt.

The couple divorced

Silman, William George Ref S58

[1876-19??] One of the Todmorden Communists, he was acquitted at Leeds Assizes

Silver, Jonathan Ref S381

[1949-1997] Bradford-born entrepreneur who – with Ernest Hall – bought Dean Clough in 1983 to establish Dean Clough Galleries and Dean Clough Industrial Park

Silver Library, Hebden Bridge Ref S819

Subscription library on Market Street

Silverlock, O. C. Ref S1693

[18??-1911] He was an assistant master at Heath Grammar School.

In 1910, the British South Africa Company invited him to join an expedition as an entomologist to study the tsetse sleeping sickness fly and other insects of the Zambesi and Luangwa rivers. In April 1911, his canoe was overturned by a hippopotamus in the Zambesi and he drowned

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Silverstone's Cabinet Makers' Supply Company Limited Ref S3228

They were at 14 Woolshops, Halifax [1936]

Silverstones Cabinet Supply Company&44; Halifax Ref S582

Wood & materials supply company.

They were at Prince's Arcade, Halifax [1936].

It is said that the business closed when the head office in Birmingham was bombed during World War II

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Silverwood, Geoffrey Ref S1441

[1909-1944] Son of Mary Jerome & Arthur Silverwood.

Born in Bradford.

On 19th May 1934, he married Josephine Carlton Hartley [1908-1996] in Bradford

Josephine was born in Bradford

They lived in Elland.

During World War II, he served as a Pilot Officer (Air Bomber) with the 100th Squadron with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 30th October 1944.

He was buried at Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery, Germany [Grave Ref 5 H 24].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial.

Josephine never remarried

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Silvester, John Ref S689

[1925-1944] Son of Annie & James Silvester of Todmorden.

During World War II, he served with the Lincolnshire Regiment.

He died 2nd July 1944 (aged 19).

He was buried at La Deliverande War Cemetery, Douvres, France [Grave Ref IV F 9], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

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Simcock, Arthur Ref S1130

[1859-1914] He was a labourer.

On 21st March 1891, he married Louisa Helena Brimley [1872-1935] at Elland Parish Church.

Child: Frederick John

They lived at 28 Hall Hill Place, Halifax

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Simcock's: Arthur Simcock & Sons Ref S2883

Dairy farmers at Scholes Farm, Greetland

Simcock, Frederick John Ref S1129

[1893-1914] Son of Arthur Simcock.

Born in Siddal [24th December 1893]

He was a combing shed overlooker [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [30th October 1914].

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 33], and in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Simcox, George Ref S881

[1799-1857]

He married Hannah [1798-1856].

Children:

Mary Ann [1832-25th April 1883]

Thomas

Hannah died 10th June 1856 (aged 58).

George died 17th April 1857 (aged 58).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3569]

Simcox, Thomas Ref S1345

[1838-1883] Son of George Simcox.

Born in Elland.

He was an iron moulder [1871].

In [Q4] 1864, he married Martha Ellen Lynham Barker [1840-1917] in Halifax.

Martha Ellen was born in Loughborough, Leicestershire.
She was a dressmaker [1871] / an iron founder (employer) [1911]

They lived at

5 Darley Street, Halifax [1871]
4 High Street, Halifax [1911]

Thomas died suddenly [13th November 1883] (aged 45).

Martha Ellen died 15th May 1917 (aged 77).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3569] with Thomas's parents

Simeon Trustees Ref S1298

Patrons of All Souls' Church, Haley Hill

Simkin, Thomas Ref S1453

[1853-1???] Son of David Simkin, mechanic.

Born in Rochdale.

He was a painter of Wadsworth [1877] / a house painter [1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1877, he married Eunice Greenwood [1854-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Eunice, of Erringden, was born in Stansfield, the daughter of William Greenwood, cooper. at St.John, Halifax
She was a tailoress [1881]

Children:

Raphael [b 1880] who was a tailor machinist [1891], a joiner [1901]

David [b 1881] who was a Private in the York & Lancaster Regiment, stationed at barracks at Tanshelf, Pontefract [1901], a house painter [1911]

Mary A [b 1883] who was a tailoress (fustian) [1901]

Ruth [b 1886] who was a tailoress (fustian) [1901], a confectionery shop keeper [1911]

Sarah [b 1888] who was a tailoress (fustian) [1901], a sewing machinist ready made clothing [1911]

George [b 1894] who was a presser ready made clothing [1911], and joined the West Riding Regiment but was discharged on account of ill health [World War I]

William Henry

They lived at

Stubbin, Erringden, Hebden Bridge [1881]
15 Stubbin Square, Erringden, Hebden Bridge [1891, 1901, 1911]

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Simkin, William Henry Ref S1454

[1898-1916] Son of Thomas Simkin.

Born in Hebden Bridge [20th September 1898].

He was a member of Hebden Bridge Parish Church & School / a weaver (cotton) [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted on his 18th birthday, and he served as a Rifleman with the 8th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He was killed in action [15th September 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 13A & 13B], and on the Memorial at Saint James Church, Hebden Bridge

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Simm Carr Clough, Shibden Ref S1603

The stream drove a waterwheel which pumped water from Simm Carr coal mine

Simm Carr Farm, Shibden Ref S292

Recorded in a newspaper advertisement of Friday 11th December 1914

Edgar Binns [1918]

Simm Carr Pleasure Gardens, Shibden Ref S1677

Businesses for Sale
Simm Carr Pleasure Gardens, Shibden.
A beautiful cottage, shop, swings, large refreshment room, hundreds of rose trees and other plants, 3 greenhouses, grass fields front and back, poultry, dog, &c.
Going concern at valuation – R. E. Farrer

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Simm Carr Spa, Shibden Ref S1556

A sulphur spring celebrated on Spa Sunday.

There were 18th century coal mines in the area – see Simm Carr coal mine

Simmons, Rev A. Ref S1

[19??-19??] Vicar of All Souls' Church, Halifax [1949]

Simmons, Rev Alexander Ref S2727

[18??-19??] Minister at Lineholme Baptist Church [1861]

Simms, Albert Edward Ref S948

[1871-19??] Son of Henry Simms.

Born in Halifax.

He was a labourer in iron works [1911].

In [Q4] 1895, he married Harriet Ann Wales [1874-19??] in Halifax.

Harriet Ann was born in Armley, Leeds

Children:

James Henry [b 1894] who was a labourer in brass works [1911]
Mary Jane [b 1898] who was a spinner in woollen mill [1911]
Emily [b 1897] who was a spinner in woollen mill [1911]
Albert Edward
Charlotte Ann [b 1903]
Richard Walter [b 1908]
Harry [b 1911]

They lived at 1 Pineberry Hill, Halifax [1911]

Simms, Albert Edward Ref S947

[1900-1918] Son of Albert Edward Simms.

He was a member of Halifax Parish Church / apprenticed to Walter Almond, chair maker / employed by Harrison & Allott [1917].

He lived at 48 Lower Hope Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [1918] and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in an attack north-east of Arras [12th October 1918] (aged 18).

The Halifax Courier [9th November 1918] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Douai British Cemetery, Cuncy, France [Grave Ref F 2].

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

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Simms, Fred Ref S666

[1854-1879] He worked as a cart driver at Balme & Pritchard.

He was not married.

He lived at 25 Grant Street, Mount Pleasant, Halifax (with his widowed mother Ann)

He was killed in an explosion at the Balme & Pritchard works on 9th October 1879. He was walking across the yard with a horse, about 10 yards from the boiler and he was killed instantly along with the horse. His body was scalded and bruised by falling slates.

He was buried at Christ Church, Pellon [14th October 1879].

Over 100 drivers from Halifax, Leeds and Bradford lined the approach to the grave

Simms, Fred Ref S1437

[1876-19??] Born in Brighouse.

He was a silk dresser for J. Cheetham & Sons, at Calder Bank Mills [1921].

On 12th August 1911, he married Jane Horsfall at Brunswick Chapel, Halifax.

Jane was the daughter of Jacob Horsfall

They lived at 56 Thornhill Road, Rastrick [1921]

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Simms, George Herbert Ref S969

[1892-1918] Son of Sylvester Simms

He was a grocer's assistant [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion Norfolk Regiment.

He died 13th March 1918.

He was buried at Merville Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref I C 40].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Simms, Henry Ref S968

[1837-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a hawker [1881].

In [Q3] 1862, he married Mary Balmforth [1836-1???] in Halifax.

Mary was born in Halifax

Children:

Richard [b 1864] who was a dyer [1881]

Joseph W. [b 1866] who was a dyer [1881]

Albert Edward
Emily [b 1873]
Slins Hamer / Eugenie [b 1881]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at 3 Upper Emmett Court. Halifax [1881]

Simms, Richard de Ref S124

[14??-1496] Aka Simmys, Symmes. Vicar of Halifax [1481]

Simms, Sylvester Ref S974

[1867-19??] Son of Sarah Ann & Ephraim Simms, commercial traveller

Born in Brighouse.

He was a grocer [1881] / a policeman Halifax Borough [1891] / a police sergeant [1901, 1911].

In [Q4] 1886, he married Ann Elizabeth Dyson [1868-19??] in Pontefract.

Ann Elizabeth was born in Darrington

Children:

Augustus Sylvester [1888-1950] who was an errand boy (rope & twine) [1901]

Florence Mary [b 1890] who was a worsted reeler [1911]

George Herbert
Ethel [b 1894] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
Wilcock [b 1897] who was a bobbin setter (worsted) [1911]
Ann Hetty [b 1898] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
Sarah Ann [b 1900]
Ephraim [b 1902]

They lived at

Primrose Street, Northowram [1891]
4 Claremont Terrace, Halifax [1901]
19 Clover Hill Terrace, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1911] was grandson Clement Simms [b 1907]

Simms, William Henry Ref S2623

[1855-1901] Son of Henry Simms, mason.

He was a carpet sewer [1871] / a joiner [1875, 1881].

On 24th June 1875, he married Mary Hartley Green [1855-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary, of Halifax, was the daughter of Timothy Green, mechanic

On 23rd October 1875, he and his wife met in a public house and he asked her to go for a walk with him. As they walked, they talked about a recent murder trial and he remarked that he

could soon settle a girl in that way and no one would find it out

As they walked up Lister Lane, he took her in his arms and she felt a cut below her left ear with a pocket knife. She escaped and he was arrested.

In December 1875, he was charged with the attempted murder of his wife and he was sentenced to 5 years' penal servitude at Brixton Prison

In 1881, a William Simms born Halifax [1855] was a prisoner in Pentonville Prison, Islington, London.

The crime(s) with which he was charged are not yet known

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Simon, Paul Ref S2467

[19??-] Drummer born in Halifax. Like his brother, Robin, he has played with several groups, including Ultravox

Simon, Robin Ref S2466

[1956-] Guitarist born in Halifax. Like his brother, Paul, he has played with several groups, including Ultravox

Simplex Time Recorder Company Ref S2031

See G. H. Gledhill & Sons Limited

Simpson ... Ref S515

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Simpson & Tiffany Ref S2075

Letterpress printers and publishers at Crossley Street, Halifax. Recorded in 1867.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1868

Simpson's: H. & J. T. Simpson Ref S2258

Halifax brassfounders [1905]. Partners included Harry Simpson and John T. Simpson

Simpson-Hinchliffe, William Algernon Ref S364

[1880-1963] JP.

Born William Algernon Simpson and known as Algy or Wash.

He was a bank-clerk.

In 1902, he became the third husband of Helen Hinchliffe, when they married at Knaresborough. She was 49, he 22. He added his wife's surname to his own.

At Christmas 1903, he escaped without serious injury when his false beard caught fire on a candle as he played Father Christmas at Cragg Hall.

On 2nd July 1904, he was the unsuccessful Unionist candidate in the Sowerby by-election which was won by J. S. Higham.

On 27th July 1907, newspapers recorded

Generous Treatment of Workpeople by Mr and Mrs W. A. Simpson-Hinchliffe

In 1909, as he was driving up Church Bank Lane, his life was saved when his chauffeur quickly reversed the car to get out of the path of an engine which was being carried up the lane and had broken loose of the safety chains.

During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant and is mentioned on the memorial at Sowerby Bridge Constitutional Club.

His wife died in London [19th April 1917]. Algy was military representative for the district, and regulations that

no man of military age passed for a high category was allowed to continue in post of military representative

In May 1917, there was a protest by the Advisory Committees & Tribunals in the Upper Calder Valley, concerning his removal from the post. Alderman William Ormerod promised to act in that capacity for Todmorden, T. Ashton for the other tribunals.

He was Conservative MP for Sowerby [1922-1923].

He owned Old Cragg Hall, Cragg Vale and built Lower Cragg Hall, Cragg Vale where he was living when it was destroyed by fire in 1921.

He inherited £76,000 from his wife and left an estate of £234,000.

He moved to Wetherby Grange, North Yorkshire.

He left £1000 to Cragg Vale Church

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Simpson's: Thomas Simpson & Sons Limited Ref S2041

Cabinet makers, furnishers, upholsterers, decorators, removal and storage business.

Established in 1798 by Thomas Simpson

In 1815, their premises were in Woolshops. They moved to Waterhouse Street where they remained for 40 years.

In 1886, they moved to new premises in Silver Street which were built on the site of the White Lion Hotel & Posting House.

They manufactured at their Steam Cabinet Works in Corporation Street, Halifax. Their products included

the Nonsuch gentleman's chair

It was one of the largest furnishers in the north of England.

In 1887, they acquired the carpet merchanting business of John Crossley & Sons Limited which had been in Town Hall Street East, Halifax.

Up to 1895, the firm had been run by 3 generations with the name Thomas Simpson.

In 1906, the Halifax Courier reported

that a furniture cart belonging to Simpson & Sons Limited, of Halifax, crashed through fencing and into the river at Thistle Bottom, Hebden Bridge

In 1936, they were listed as Simpson & Sons Limited with premises at Silver Street and Skircoat Road.

The business closed in 1957. Harrison Gibson took over the Silver Street premises.

Since then, the Silver Street premises have been occupied by a DIY store, health club, gents' outfitters and many small businesses.

In July 2009, there were proposals to convert the premises into a 31-bedroom hotel with a rear extension for a further 69 rooms.

In May 2018, there was an application to convert the building – and part of Black Swan Passage – into a 80-bedroom hotel & gym

Sims, Rev J. W. Ref S9501

[18??-1???] Of Halifax.

Methodist minister.

Recorded in June 1896, when he preached a sermon at the anniversary of Boulderclough New Connexion Sunday School

Sinclair, Charles Ref S1331

[1827-1???] Born in Lightcliffe.

He was a farmer & coal merchant [1881].

He married Jane Elizabeth [1825-1???].

Jane Elizabeth was born in Halifax

Children:

Mary Eleanor [b 1863]
Clara 16 [b 1865]

They lived at German House, Hipperholme [1881]

Sinclair, Sir George Ref S1112

[18??-18??] He stood unsuccessfully as the Tory candidate in the Election for MP for Halifax [1841]

Sindall, Alfred Zechariah Ref S1714

[1844-1933] Born in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

He trained in London.

He was a clock and watch maker, jeweller and silversmith at Union Street, Halifax, from around 1875, when he acquired the business of Mr Clark.

Around 1884, the business moved to 8 Commercial Street, Halifax.

In [Q2] 1881, he (possibly) married (1) Mary Ann Pickles in Bradford.

In [Q4] 1913, he married (2) Mary E. Clayton in Halifax.

They lived at Selby House, Stump Cross [1905].

He died in Halifax

Singlehurst, John Goodwin Ref S791

[1894-1917] Son of John Henry Singlehurst.

He was educated at Halifax Secondary School [until 1909] / a clerk at brick works [1911] / a clerk at the West Vale Brass Company.

He lived with his family at 33 Kliffen Place, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Cycle Corps, and served as a Private with the 12th Battalion South Wales Borderers.

He died of wounds [25th November 1917] (aged 23).

The Halifax Courier [1st December 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, France [Grave Ref III A 11].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School, and on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Singlehurst, John Henry Ref S991

[1869-1917] Born in Chatham, Kent.

He was employed by the Halifax Courier [for 25 years] / a news stereotyper at the Halifax Courier Office [1901] / a news stereotyper [1911].

In [Q2] 1893, he married Eliza Brailsford [1871-19??].

Eliza was born in Pilsley, Derbyshire

Children:

John
Ethel [b 1901]
Winifred [b 1907]

They lived at

26 Doncaster Street, Salterhebble [1911]
23 Abbey Walk South, Coronation Road, Halifax [1917]
33 Kliffen Place, Halifax [1917]

John Henry died in Halifax [2nd February 1917] (aged 47).

Son John died in World War I [25th November 1917]

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Singleton ... Ref S1740

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Sirett, Thomas Ref S9506

[1815-1896] Born in St Giles, London.

He was master at Bolton Brow Wesleyan School [1850-1873] / a commercial clerk [1881] / a cashier [1888] / cashier at Balme & Pritchard Limited [until 1894].

In 1854, he married Sarah Elizabeth Gregory [1828-1913] from Heanor, Derbyshire.

Children:

Jane Elizabeth [b 1857] who was a school teacher [1881]
Annie Mary [b 1860] who was a school teacher [1881] and married William Dyche
William Alfred [1866-1892] who was a printer's apprentice [1881], a printer compositor lodging in Westminster, London [1891], and died in Halifax [1892]

They lived at

Gratrix Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1861]
Wakefield Road, Skircoat, Sowerby Bridge [1871]
2 Park View, Halifax [1881, 1891]

Thomas died 25th August 1896

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Sismey, John Henry Ref S1687

[1857-19??] Born in Barrowden, Rutland.

He was a farm labourer (living at 8 Milton Terrace, Halifax, with brother-in-law Albert L. Wilson) [1881] / a porter [1888] / a shop assistant (ironmonger) [1911].

In [Q2] 1883, he married Clara Elizabeth Scott [1860-19??] in Halifax.

Clara Elizabeth was the daughter of George Scott

Children:

Miriam who died 19th April 1888 (aged 6 months) & was buried with her uncle Abraham Scott at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1128]
Lewis [b 1890] who was a joiner [1911]
Olive [b 1897]

The family lived at 10 Green Hill Terrace, Halifax [1911]

Sisters' Chapels Ref S1359

Sisters' House, Priestley Green Ref S320

Built in 1630 by Samuel Sunderland on the site of a 13th century dwelling.

A lintel is dated SS 1630 for Samuel Sunderland, and the housebody is dated TAP 1658. The original timber-frame and the pad-stones can be seen.

It was originally a single house. It is now divided into 2.

One part is known as Prior's Mead.

It is said that the Appleyard sisters lived here and established Coley Chapel and Eastfield Chapel, but the chapels were built in 1529, a century before the house. The house is said to be half-way between the 2 chapels.

The name was changed to Rose Cottage for a time.

In 1914, it was owned by Joseph Sunderland of Coley Hall.

In 1953, Mr Sellers bought the crumbling house for £200.

It is now 2 private dwellings.

Listers Well is sunk into the pavement in front of the house

Site statistics Ref S315

Siward son of Orm Ref S1624

[11??-11??]

(Modern: Siward Ormuson)

Possibly a younger son of Orm son of Magnus.

He married Unknown.

Children: unknown

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Skeels, Dr William Ref S459

[1865-1939] MRCS, LRCP.

On 12th September 1900, he married Ethel Ashcroft Ravenscroft [1875-1955].

Ethel came from The Cape, Plumbley, Cheshire

Children:

Marjorie
David

The couple first lived at 25 Church Lane, Brighouse. They later moved to Brooklands, Brighouse.

When Brooklands was demolished, they moved to Langwood, Laverock Lane, where he died.

William died 31st July 1939 (aged 74).

Emily died 2nd August 1955 (aged 80).

The couple were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

Skelton ... Ref S103

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Skelton's (Holywell Green) Limited Ref S2120

Worsted spinners. Recorded in 1950

Skew Bridge, Todmorden Ref S1829

Ski Slope, Boothtown Ref S1423

Pule Hill

Skidmore, Francis Ref S476

[1???-18??] Coventry artist who produced the metalwork of the wrought-iron screen and the gates of All Souls' Church, Haley Hill

Skillings, Rev Thomas Percy Ref S7000

[1885-1962] Born in Downham, East Anglia.

He was a Methodist layman and baptised at Slaithwaite Baptist Church before becoming Minister at Blackley Particular Baptist Church [1918-1920].

In 1920, he married Elsie Ward in Chesterfield.

He died in Basford, Nottinghamshire

Skinner & Gray Ref S2145

Accountants of Halifax. Recorded in 1897 & 1900, when they advertised

Skinner & Gray
Insurance
9 Fountain Street, Halifax

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Skinner, Arthur Ref S1626

[1874-1934] Son of Thomas Skinner.

Born in Halifax.

He was a stuff presser [1891, 1911].

In [Q3] 1894, he married Annie Firth in Halifax.

Annie was born in Elland, the daughter of William Henry Firth

Children:

Elise [b 1895] who was a winder [1911]
Amy [b 1898] who was a spinner [1911]
Tom [b 1901]
Harry [1904-1908] ‡
Arthur [b 1907]
Reginald [b 1908]

They lived at

Egerton Street, Warley [1891]
5 Summer Street, Fenton Road, Halifax [1911]

Annie died in 1932.

Arthur died in 1934.

The couple & other members of the family (‡) were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax

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Skinner, G. Ref S1185

[18??-19??] Of Lightcliffe. In September 1900r, he broke the Yorkshire Road Club record by riding 168½ miles in 11 hrs 55 mins

Skinner, John Ref S3591

[18??-19??] He worked for Joseph Brooke & Sons Limited at Hipperholme.

In 1913, he moved to the province of Québec, Canada. He worked in the town of Joliette as engine driver in a quarry there

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Skinner, Thomas Ref S1627

[1847-19??] Born in Middlesbrough.

He was a stuff presser (worsted manufacturer) [1881] / a stuff presser [1891, 1901, 1911].

He married Emily [1847-19??].

Emily was born in Halifax
In [Q2] 1870, a Thomas Skinner (possibly) married an Emily Lee in Bradford

Children:

(possibly) Fred [1871-1873]

Florence [b 1873] who was a worsted drawer [1891]

Arthur
Randolph [b 1876] who was a cotton piecer [1881], a cotton twiner [1901]
Annie [1879-1882]
Ethel [b 1881]
Edna [b 1883] who was a card room hand (cotton) [1901]
Harold [b 1885] who was a stuff presser [1911]

The 1911 census shows that they had had 8 children of whom 5 were still alive at that time.

They lived at

16 Oates Street, Halifax [1871]
16 Mason Street, Northowram [1881]
18 Egerton Street, Halifax [1891]
38 Edward Street, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
11 Warley Road, Halifax [1911]

Skircoat Ref S127

District of Calderdale to the south and west of Halifax.

See Population and Parish statistics

Skircoat Board of Guardians Ref S854

In 1864, the company built the Salterhebble Mill

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

George Mawell, Skircoat Moor [1869]
William Kershaw, Stafford Place [nominated 1869]

Skircoat Bus Garage, Halifax Ref S2631

Skircoat Road. The offices of Halifax Corporation Passenger Transport – and its successors – were situated next to The Shay on Huddersfield Road, with more bus garages at Elmwood Bus Garage on Shaw Hill

Skircoat constables Ref S2597

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Skircoat

Skircoat Cotton Manufacturing Company Ref S2106

Skircoat Floral Society Ref S3270

Recorded in January 1858, when Frederick Edward Rawson was Treasurer

Skircoat Green Ref S588

Area of Halifax north of Salterhebble.

Skircoat Green Allotments, Halifax Ref S3027

Allotments established on land previously occupied by a market gardener. St Luke's Hospital was built on a part of the land

Skircoat Green Co-Op Ref S3128

Branch of the Halifax Co-operative Society opened on 3rd December 1910

See Skircoat Green Co-Op

Skircoat Green Co-Op, Halifax Ref S1578

Branch number 10 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in January 1862.

See Skircoat Green Co-Op

Skircoat Green Working Men's Club & Institute Ref S2708

Recorded in 1905 at 26 Skircoat Green

Skircoat Hoard Ref S1042

In On 21st May 1915, a hoard of 1075 Roman coins was found at The Rocks by Nancy Berry, Gwendoline Evans, Lilian Nicholl, and Amy Rothwell, girls of Crossley & Porter Orphanage.

The bronze coins had been buried in a heap, perhaps in a bag. The innermost coins had suffered little corrosion and the inscriptions remained clear.

The coins were of many different types, the majority from the reign of Constantine the Great who was declared emperor on the death of his father in 306 AD. Most of the coins were struck between 328 & 345 AD.

The coins were given to Halifax Corporation for display in local museums

Skircoat House, Skircoat Green Ref S309

Built for William Newby in the 18th century. The name was changed Bemerside, Skircoat Green by the second owner, George Haigh, from a couplet in a poem by Thomas the Rhymer:


Tyde what may betide,
Haigh shall be laird of Bemerside

It was subsequently bought by the daughters of Jeremiah Rawson: Emma Sophia, Christiana and Louisa [Mrs Inglis] – and renamed Ravenscliffe. When Christiana married, the sisters moved out of the house.

Edward Crossley bought the property and demolished it to build Bermerside House, Skircoat Green

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Skircoat Library Ref S843

Skircoat Green Road, Halifax. A branch library at Skircoat Green opened on 30th September 1926.

The present building was erected in 1930

Skircoat, Manor of Ref S1104

The manor was held by the Earls of Warren, John Talvas, Hugh de Copley, the Savile family, and Henry Savile [1535]

Skircoat Moor, Halifax Ref S126

Aka Savile Park Recreation Ground, Skircoat Moor, Halifax Moor, Skircoat Common, and The Moor - is an open space of about 73 acres lying just east of Crossley-Heath School

See Savile Park Road, Halifax

Skircoat Overseers of the Poor Ref S833

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Skircoat

Skircoat Race Course Ref S1392

Racing took place at Skircoat in 1754

Skircoat Society for the Prosecution of Felons Ref S2178

Prosecution society

Skircoat, Sowerby & Soyland, Prosecution Society Ref S2180

An 18th century prosecution society

Skircoat Surveyor of the Highways Ref S7370

Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Skircoat included:

Robert Wainhouse [1835]
Isaac Goodall [1835]

Skircoat Ward, Halifax Ref S2823

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax.

See Henry Edmunds, John Hardy and George Henry Smith

Skircoat Workhouse Ref S76

Skirden Clough Ref S1518

Stream from Ovenden Moor which feeds Ogden Reservoir

Skirden Edge Ref S925

A part of Ovenden Moor where the wind farm stands

Skirrow & Roebuck Ref S2111

Quarry-owners and stone merchants at Park Quarry, Lightcliffe

Skirrow, David Ref S1653

[1807-1892] Born in Halifax.

He was a worsted spinner overlooker [1861] / a worsted spinner [1881] / a retired worsted spinner [1891].

He married Mary [1801-1887].

Mary was born in Halifax

Child: (possibly) James [b 1831] who was a worsted spinner [1841]

They lived at

(Possibly) Liversedge [1841]
14 Freedom Street, Halifax [1861]
9 Freedom Street, Halifax [1881]
27 Violet Street, Halifax (the widowed David was a boarder) [1891]

Mary died 3rd April 1887 (aged 86).

David died 16th March 1892 (aged 85).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2047] with Mary's sister Hannah Greaves

Skirrow, Robert Ref S1614

[1739-1798] Of Halifax.

On 15th November 1764, he (possibly) married Ann Oates in Halifax.

Children:

Mary Ann [bapt 4th September 1770; d 3rd November 1802] ‡
Elizabeth [1774-22nd July 1777] ‡
Nanny [bapt 15th June 1780; d 21st July 1797] ‡
Martha [bapt 18th December 1783]

Robert died 13th December 1798 (aged 59).

He & other members of the family were buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax [Grave Ref: 78]

Details are not yet known of the death / burial place of his wife

Skirrow, Robert Ref S2957

[1801-1864] Born in Halifax.

He was a watchmaker, clockmaker, jeweller & silversmith at 8 Corn Market, Halifax [1829, 1834, 1842] / 10 Corn Market, Halifax [1837] / Top of Woolshops, Halifax [1851].

On 18th March 1829, he married Elizabeth Hebden [1802-1876].

Elizabeth was born in Halifax, a member of the Hebden clockmaking family

They lived at 8 Southgate, Halifax [1841].

Robert died 18th April 1865 (aged 64).

Elizabeth died 30th October 1876 (aged 74).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 870]

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Skitmore, John Willie Ref S1131

[1892-1916] Born in Brighouse.

He married 1915 Florence M. Holmes in Halifax.

They lived at 11 Castle Terrace, Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 12th October 1916 (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [Grave Ref 6A & 6B], and on Brighouse War Memorial

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Skofield, Mr Ref S1669

[15??-15??] Vicar of Elland [1566]

Skues & Wilson Ref S2089

Milliners, feather dressers and artificial florists at 22 Crown Street, Halifax.

The business was established around 1871 by Gill & Lord.

In 1888, the business passed to Mrs Skues and Miss Wilson

Skues Café, Halifax Ref S2809

They had business at Princess Street, Halifax [1904] and Wade Street, Halifax [1936].

Lipton's Grocers was next door

See Oriental Café, Halifax and Richard Skues

Skues, Cecil Ref S1604

[1898-1917] Son of Ernest Skues.

Born in Nottingham.

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 16th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He was killed in action in France [20th May 1917] (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [Bay 7]

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Skues, Ernest Ref S1605

[1870-19??] Son of Richard Skues.

Born in Halifax.

He was a journalist's assistant [1891] / a manager in mantle warehouse [1911].

In [Q1] 1897, he married Clara Roberts [1875-19??] in Nottingham.

Clara was born in Nottingham, daughter of Mr & Mary E. Roberts [b 1838]

Children:

Cecil
Vincent [b 1900]
Richard [b 1905]
Florence Muriel [b 1906]

They lived at

86 Radford Boulevard, Nottingham (visiting Emily Ann [b 1869] & William H. Birks [1874-19??], lace manufacturer) [1901]
49 Garber Road, Barnsley [1911]

Skues, Mrs Ref S1552

[18??-19??] Partner in Skues & Wilson

Skues, Richard Ref S3217

[1???-1???] Proprietor of the Oriental Café, Halifax [1905].

See Skues Café, Halifax

Skues, Richard Ref S418

[1832-1916] Born in Plymouth, Devon [5th November 1832].

He was one of the founders of the Halifax Courier [1852] / a newspaper manager [1871, 1881] / publisher of the Halifax Free Press [1890] / a journalist [1891] / a retired journalist [1916].

In [Q3] 1859, he married Lucy Pickard [1836-1911] in Halifax.

Lucy was born in Halifax [11th July 1836]

Children:

Frederick Gordon [1860-1895] who was a printer compositor [1881]
Richard James [1862-1948] who was a mechanic lathe maker [1881], a machine fitter [1891] & married Eleanor
William [b 1866]
Ernest
Charles Pickard [1864-1865]
William [1866-1890]
Florence Mary [1875-1945]

The family lived at

15 Trinity Place, Halifax [1871, 1881]
Heath Mount, Skircoat [1891]
10 Norfolk Place, King Cross [1916]

Lucy died 2nd January 1911

Richard died in Halifax [3rd April 1916] (aged 83).

Members of the family were buried at Halifax Parish Church

Skyblazers Ref S2169

firework manufacturers at Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge [2008]

Skylark Farm, Ovenden Ref S3468

[1880-1???] Born in Liverpool.

John Robinson [1881]

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Slack Ref S128

Local name for Heptonstall Slack

Slack, Annie Ref S440

She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She lived with Jonas Rushworth [1891]

Slack, Barkisland Ref S3673

Recorded in 1679, when when Joshua Horton left to his son Elkanah property in Thornton, Allerton, Addingham, Hillhouse, Heslegreave, Slack in Barkisland, and Stavery in Sowerby

Slack, Rev Benjamin Ref S1199

[1???-1868] Minister of the Todmorden Methodist Circuit for 30 years

Slack Farm, Old Town Ref S1182

The Slack, Heptonstall Ref S458

Late 18th century house

Slack House, Heptonstall Ref S482

Built by James Thomas Berry.

He lived here with his family.

The Sutcliffe family enlarged the house when they lived here.

Owners and tenants have included

Slack, Kate Ref S569

[1868-19??] Born in Liverpool.

She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She lived with John Greenwood [1881]

Slack, Margaret Ref S423

[1876-19??] Born in Liverpool.

She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She lived with Amos Bentley [1891]

Slack Top, Heptonstall Ref S189

Slackfield Farm, Causeway Foot Ref S3345

House and barn. Built 1780

Sladden, John Ref S1668

[1819-1849] He was a worsted weaver [1841].

He married Sarah [1822-1897].

Sarah was born in Halifax

Children:

Mary [b 1841] who was a worsted twister [1861]
Elizabeth [b 1843] who was a worsted weaver [1861, 1881] & married [Halifax Q4 1866] Charles Crowther
Emma [b 1847] who was a worsted spinner [1861], a worsted weaver [1881]
Martha [b 1850] who was a worsted spinner [1861]
Ann [b 1855] who was a worsted weaver [1881, 1891]
James [b 1861] who was a cotton twiner [1881]

The family lived at

Upper Mile Cross, Halifax [1841]
New Pellon, Ovenden, Halifax [1861]
8 Greens Square, Ovenden, Halifax [1881]
Green Square, Ovenden, Halifax [1891]

Living with them [in 1841] were John Avison [b 1796] (worsted weaver) and Judith Avison [b 1771].

John died in Halifax [Q4 1849].

John's burial place is not yet known.

Living with the widowed Sarah [in 1881, 1891] was grandson Albert E. Crowther [b 1873] (engineer's tool maker 1891).

Sarah died 19th February 1897 (aged 75), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3373] with the family of Theophilus Wilkinson

Sladdin ... Ref S98

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Sladdin's: Orlando Sladdin & Son Ref S2005

Brighouse firm of fashionable tailors known as

the Savile Row Tailors of the North

founded by Orlando Sladdin in 1840.

They had premises at 7 Bethel Street, Brighouse and in Cleckheaton.

In 1861, he employed 2 men and 2 boys.

When he retired in 1881, the business was carried on by his sons, James and Arthur.

In 1883, James withdrew and left Arthur as the remaining partner.

In 1901, Sladdin's were at 15 Bradford Road, Brighouse

Sladdin's: W. H. Sladdin & Sons Limited Ref S2000

Brighouse manufacturer of shoulder pads and wadding at Crowtrees Mill, Rastrick.

During World War II, they produced seats for RAF aircraft.

See Sladdin's Mill, Rastrick

Slade, Charles Edward Ref S647

[18??-1918] Of Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

He died 18th April 1918.

He is remembered on the Loos Memorial, France [Grave Ref 89-91], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Slade, Richard Ref S1086

[1809-1862] Recorded as Richard Cherry Slade [1861].

Born in Halifax.

He was a mechanic [1841] / a grocer & tea dealer [1851] / an innkeeper at the Union Cross, Halifax [1861].

He married Sarah Wilson [1807-1861].

Sarah was born in Halifax.
She was an assistant in shop [1851]

Children:

Elizabeth [b 1834] who was an assistant in shop [1851]
William Eulit [1831-1848] who is remembered on the family grave
Hannah [1838-1864] who never married ‡
Sarah Ann [b 1841]
Eliza [1847-1894] who never married ‡

The family lived at

Range Bank, Halifax [1841]
17 Woolshops, Halifax [1851]

Living with them [in 1841] Sarah's mother Rosamund Wilson [b 1786] & brother Eli Wilson [b 1822] (carpet weaver).

Living with them [in 1851] was brother-in-law Ely Wilson [b 1822] (hand loom carpet weaver).

Sarah died 2nd July 1861 (aged 54).

Richard died 23rd September 1862 (aged 53).

The couple & the children ‡ were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3000]

Sladen, Asheton Ref S3720

[1818-1888] Son of Thomas Sladen.

Born in Sowerby [12th July 1818].

He was a corn merchant & miller [1841] / a merchant in foreign hides [1861].

In 1848, he married (1) Harriette Milbourne [1822-1852] in Clonmel, Ireland.

Harriette was born in York

Children:

Walter Percy
Asheton Reginald [1850] who died aged 12 hours & was buried with his mother

Harriette died in Sowerby in 1852.

He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby with Asheton's parents.

On 13th July 1859, he married (2) Julia Tillotson [1836-1918] in Halifax.

Julia was born in Halifax

Children:

Ida Constance [1860-1956] who married [1906] Harold Edward Grindley
Florence Gertrude [b 1861]
Gordon Stuart [1862-1936] who died in Littlehampton
Vernon Harcourt [1864-1940] who died in Eastbourne
Ethel Beatrice [1866-1879] who died in South Kensington
Asheton Fitzroy [1869-1938] who died in Surrey
Isabel Katherine [1870-1955] who married [1902] Herbert Cheyney Pocock
Ernest Cecil [1873-1913] who died in South Kensington & was buried with his parents

They lived at Savile Lodge, Halifax [1859].

Asheton died at Orsett House, Ewell, Surrey [2nd February 1888].

He left £1015 16/8d to Julia.

Julia died at Bramham Gardens, South Kensington [31st March 1918].

She left £2932 14/7d to sons Gordon & Vernon.

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

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Sladen, Fred Ref S1554

[1854-1925] Son of Joseph Sladen.

He was a cotton piecer [1871] / a watchmaker & jeweller [1881, 1891].

Around 1880, he established a watchmaker and jeweller business at Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge

In 1884, he married Sarah Whitworth [1862-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

Joseph Arthur [b 1886]
Irving Whitworth [b 1887]
Jessie Amelia [b 1889]
Marion A. [b 1892]
Reg

They lived at 19 Pleasant Street, Sowerby Bridge, Warley [1891].

For health reasons, he decided to emigrated to emigrate to New Zealand. In August 1896, he advertised in the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle that he was

Selling Off Previous to Going Abroad

and was offering the whole of his well known stock at a discount.

On 26th November 1896, the family set sail from London on the Orient, bound for Sydney, Australia and New Zealand.

In February 1897, he sent a cablegram – published in the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle – stating that he had arrived safely at New Zealand.

In 1897, Llewellyn Speak went to Christchurch, New Zealand, to work for Fred.

In 1901, he wrote a letter from Christchurch, New Zealand, which was published in the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle.

In 1903, the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle recorded that Fred had sent a donation from New Zealand to Sowerby Bridge Congregational Church.

The business is still active as Fred Sladen & Sons Limited in Christchurch, New Zealand and managed by the family

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Sladen, Joseph Ref S3008

[1829-1862] He was a wool sorter [1861].

In 1852, he married Grace Sutcliffe [1830-1???] in Halifax. The widowed Grace was a laundress [1871].

Children:

Fred
Rachael Ann [b 1862] who was a piecer in cotton mill [1881]

They lived at

Beech Terrace, Sowerby Bridge, Warley [1861]
Upper Flatt Head, Soyland [1871]
Beech Road, Sowerby Bridge, Warley [1881]

In 1871, the family were living with Grace's widowed mother Ruth Sutcliffe [aged 74] (farmer of 5 acres owner)

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Sladen Lock, Todmorden Ref S1068

Lock #44 on the Rochdale Canal

Sladen, Thomas Ref S2316

[1787-1853] Born in Norland.

He was a partner in Swallow & Sladen [until 1831] / a corn merchant & miller at Mearclough Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1841].

He and his eldest son Thomas Sutcliffe Sladen were in partnership, trading as corn millers and merchants at Mearclough House, Norland. In 1843, the partnership was dissolved.

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

On 28th October 1805, he married Elizabeth Tonge [1785-1848] in Middleton, Lancashire.

Elizabeth was born in Worsley

Children:

Mary Frances [b 1806]
Thomas Sutcliffe
James Tonge [1812-1835] who was buried with his parents
Emma [b 1814] who married [1837] George Hicks Seymour, gentleman of York
Amelia [1815-1843] who never married who was buried with her parents
Isabella [b 1816]
Asheton
Mary Elizabeth [b 1824]

They lived at

Mearclough House [1835]
Mear Clough Bottom, Norland [1841]
Mearclough House [1853]

Living with them [in 1841] were daughter Emma Seymour and her daughters Isabella Mary [aged 3], Emma Georgina [aged 1] and Ada Jane [aged 2 months], and 4 servants.

Elizabeth died at Mearclough House [5th August 1848].

Thomas died at Mearclough House [7th June 1853].

They both died at home and were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby [Grave Ref: F-94]

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Sladen, Thomas Sutcliffe Ref S6000

[1808-1898] Son of Thomas Sladen.

Born at Wood House, near Halifax.

He was an elector in the elections for MPs for the West Riding [1841] / a corn merchant [1851].

He and his father were in partnership, trading as corn millers and merchants, Mearclough House, Norland. In 1843, the partnership was dissolved.

He married Emma [1817-18??].

Child: Emma Dora [b 1841] who married [1882] John Hallilay in Dorking

They lived at

Elm Cottage, Halifax [?]
Elmwood, Halifax [1841]
Kersal Bank, Broughton, Salford, Lancashire [1851]
Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey [1881]
The Ferns, Church Street, Epsom, Surrey [1891]

Living with them [in 1851] was widowed sister-in-law Mary Ann Halliday [aged 46].

He was living on income from dividends [1881].

By 1891, he was a widower living on own means.

He died in Epsom [17th April 1898].

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £894. Probate was granted to daughter Emma Dora Hallilay and William Henry Smith (civil engineer)

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Sladen, Walter Percy Ref S719

[1849-1900] Son of Asheton Sladen.

Born 30th June 1849.

He was educated at Hipperholme Grammar School & Marlborough College / a biologist specialising in starfish.

In [Q3] 1890, he married Constance Anderson [1849-1906] in York.

Walter Percy died 11th June 1900.

Constance died in St Thomas, Devon [Q1 1906] (aged 57)

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Sladen Wood Mill Company Limited Ref S1565

They were at

Sladen Wood Mill, Todmorden [1914]
Alma Mill, Walsden [1921]

Slate Delfs Farm, Cragg Vale Ref S525

The Sugden family were evicted when the Starfish site opened at Slate Delfs Hill during World War II. It fell into dereliction. In the 1990s, it was restored

Slate Delfs Hill, Cragg Vale Ref S524

There was a Starfish site here during World War II which was intended to divert German aircraft from the railway station and goods yard at Greetland station, and also from Leeds and Bradford. The site was located to the south-west in the area leading towards Great Manshead Hill.

The decoy consisted of a double line of about a dozen flash pans, where oil would be burned to simulate incendiary bombs. There would also have been decoy lights and shadow buildings, possibly constructed using walling stone from alongside some of the enclosure period tracks in the area. The bunker consists of two rooms either side of a central entrance passage, defended by a high blast screen

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Slate Pit Hill Cross, Ripponden Ref S716

Wayside cross

Slater ... Ref S1544

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

Slater Bank, Hebden Bridge Ref S3371

1, 3 & 5 Eversley Road. House of 1740. Now 3 dwellings

Slater's: E. J. Slater & Son Ref S2083

Transport company at Town Hall Garage, Elland.

In 1958, the Proprietors were J. E. Jowett and sons. They had 3 coaches The fleet livery was Ivory/Black

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Slater Ing Farm, Heptonstall Ref S1707

The ancestral home of the Sutcliffe family of Slater Ing,

One member of the family, Richard Sutcliffe, was murdered in Walsden on 5th February 1827, as he was on his way home from Rochdale Market, and his ghost is said to haunt the Farm.

Family letters give a full description of the house along with the ghost story which resulted in the original house being abandoned and a new one being built nearby

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Slater Ing, Slack Ref S812

Heptonstall.

Owners and tenants have included

Henry Foster [18??]
Mrs Henry Foster [1861]
William Sutcliffe [1861]
James Shackleton [1885]

A holiday home for children from the industrial towns and cities was opened here in 1915

See Lower Slater Ing, Heptonstall and Upper Slater Ing, Heptonstall

Slaters Bank Farm, Hebden Bridge Ref S375

Two 18th century dwelling and underdwelling houses.

The underdwellings are of the back-to-earth type

Slaughter Gap, Battle of Ref S435

On 4th January 1644, during the Civil War, Major Eden marched a small Parliamentary force through Sowerby, leaving Captain Helliwell's company to guard his camp. In the earlier Battle of Sowerby Bridge, he encountered the Royalists, killed 3 men and captured Captain Clapham and others.

Captain Farrar and his cavalry, pursued the retreating Royalists towards Halifax, but they went too far, and could not regain their main force at Sowerby Bridge.

Mackworth's outpost at Kings Cross and Senby Edge, blocked the direct route back to Heptonstall, so Farrar appears to have led his men across Halifax Moor and Ovenden Wood, with the intention of crossing the head of Luddenden Dean and the moors at Heptonstall. They were checked at Mixenden and obliged to fight on the slope between Hunter Hill and Mixenden Brook. Portions of gun barrels, locks and flints have been found on Hunter Hill.

The traditional name of the place is Bloody Field and a part of Binns Hole Clough is called Slaughter Gap.

Captain Farrar and 9 men were obliged to surrender and one of the men was killed. 3 of the prisoners were hanged near the Gibbet for deserting from Mackworth's force

Slead Cottage, Southowram Ref S1252

House at 12 Chapel Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Slead Hall, Brighouse Ref S132

Halifax Road, Slead Syke.

See Slead Hall Lodge, Brighouse

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Slead Hall Lodge, Brighouse Ref S3313

Halifax Road, Slead Syke. The 19th century lodge for Slead Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

Richard Holden Whiteley [1901]

Slead Hill, Southowram Ref S599

Land at the south side of the junction of Chapel Lane & Church Lane.

Slead House, Southowram is recorded here around 1850.

United Methodist Free Church, Southowram was built here [1859]

Slead House, Brighouse Ref S1079

Slead Syke.

A re-used stone dated 1671 suggests that there was an earlier house on the site.

Owners and tenants have included

It is now 2 dwellings

Slead House, Southowram Ref S699

Recorded around 1850 at Slead Hill, Southowram

Slead Syke Ref S133

Also spelled Sike. An area of Brighouse.

In the early 20th century, there were several proposals for the construction of boys' and/or girls' schools on the site

Slead Syke Nurseries, Brighouse Ref S2074

Established around 1864 by Charles Kershaw and his son.

Other members of the family were involved in the business, including Robert Kershaw [1929].

The receiver was called in 1929.

In 1928, Yates's Seed Merchants bought into the business.

The business evolved into Kershaw's Garden Centre – now run by the Yates family – and still stands in Halifax Road, Brighouse

Slead Syke Sports Centre Ref S1444

Brighouse. The sports facilities of Brighouse High School. The sports centre opened in 19??

Question: Is there a website with more up-to-date information?

Sleap, Edward Ref S8360

[18??-18??] MA.

Educated at Brazenose College Oxford. He was elected headmaster at Heath Grammar School [20th February 1840]

Sleath, William Fernie Ref S3700

[1886-1965] Born in Leith, Scotland.

He was manager in a typewriter company [1911].

In 1911, he was listed as a visitor staying with the family of Booth Hartley.

In 1918, he married (1) Ann, daughter of Booth Hartley, in Hull.

Ann died 5th February 1919. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones.

In 1921, he married (2) Isabella, her sister, in Halifax

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Sleddel, John Ref S2301

[17??-18??] Hatter in Halifax [1784]

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Sleepy Lowe, Warley Moor Ref S8580

Prehistoric stone cairn. Recorded on maps produced in 1850

Sleigh, William Ref S3183

[1???-18??] Methodist preacher at Todmorden [1833]

Slinger, Albert Ref S1353

[1855-1911] Born in Northowram.

He was a driller of Boothtown [1883] / a mechanic labourer [1891] / a machine minder (iron) [1901] / an iron driller [1911].

In 1883, he married Emily Wormald [1855-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Emily, of Queens Road, Halifax, was born in Warley, the daughter of Thomas Wormald

Children:

Edith [b 1885]
Annie E. [b 1889] who was a worsted spinner (half-time) [1901]
Ernest
Ethel [b 1892]
Elsie [b 1893] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
Florry / Florence [b 1895] who was a worsted spinner [1911]

They lived at

Shroggs Road, Ovenden [1891]
14 Staups, Northowram [1901]
34 Holt Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] was sister-in-law Amelia Wormald [b 1853] (wool drawing).

Emily died in 1899 (aged 44).

Living with them [in 1901, 1911] was widowed sister-in-law Amelia Simpson.

Albert died Q4 1911 (aged 56)

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Slinger, Ernest Ref S1352

[1891-1916] Son of Albert Slinger.

Born in Halifax.

In 1911, he was living at 12 Old Lee Bank, Halifax with his cousin Harry Pollard [b 1886] (worsted operative, roving piler) and his wife Winifred [b Newcastle upon Tyne 1887].

He was a member of St Matthew's Church, Northowram / a worsted overlooker [1911] / an overlooker of Boston Street, Halifax [1912] / employed by Thomas Hoyle & Sons Limited at Range Bank.

In 1912, he married Elizabeth Ann Ryans [1892-19??] in Halifax.

Elizabeth Ann, of Wentworth Terrace, Halifax, was the daughter of William Ryans, mechanic

Child: Vera [b 1913]

They lived at 5 Wentworth Terrace, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [February 1915] and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [3rd September 1916].

The Halifax Courier [11th November 1916] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [Grave Ref V D 9].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

One brother-in-law was killed in action, and another was serving in the War

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Slinger, John Irwin Ref S1680

[1865-1927] Born in Halifax.

He was a railway shunter [1891] / a railway goods inspector (L & Y and G N railway) [1911].

In [Q4] 1890, he married Mary Ellen Mitchell [1864-1945] in Halifax.

Mary Ellen was born in Halifax [30th January 1864], the daughter of James Wilkinson Mitchell

Children:

Lewis John [b 1890] who was a general clerk (cotton manufacturer) [1911]
Willie [b 1893] who was an apprentice to saw mill engineer [1911]

They lived at 40 Wade Street, Halifax [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] were Mary Ellen's parents.

John Irwin died 9th November 1927 (aged 62).

Mary Ellen died 24th June 1945 (aged 81).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 925]

Slingsby, David Ref S1054

[1836-1890] Born in Keighley.

He was a cordwainer [1871, 1881] / a bootmaker.

In [Q1] 1871, he married Mary Harrison [1835-1897] in Halifax.

Mary was born in Halifax, the daughter of Edward Harrison, warehouseman.
She was carpet setter [1871]

They lived at

12 Holden Street, Halifax (living with Mary's brother William Harrison) [1871]
14 Whiteley Street, Halifax [1881]

David died 17th May 1890 (aged 54).

Mary died 3rd November 1897 (aged 62).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 2884] with Thomas Smith

Slingsby, Ernest Ref S1702

[1868-1941] Born in Halifax [20th June 1868].

He was a plumber [1891] / a retired plumber [1939].

In [Q1] 1890, he married Annie Lumb in Halifax.

Annie was the daughter of Samuel Lumb

They lived at

24 Seedlings Mount, Halifax [1891]
44 Denfield Crescent, Halifax [1939]

Ernest died 19th August 1941 (aged 73).

Annie died 21st January 1942 (aged 74).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1322] with Annie's parents

Slip Inn Restaurant, Halifax Ref S891

Northgate.

Run by Jonathan Potterton [around 1910]

Slippy Lane, Mixenden Ref S81

There is a clapper bridge over the Hebble here

Slitheroe Ref S624

Aka Slithero, Slitherom, Slithrom.

That part of Rishworth where the road bends to cross the Ryburn

Slitheroe Bridge, Rishworth Ref S165

A large stone and concrete arch carries the Rochdale Road over the Ryburn.

It is the boundary between Rishworth and Soyland townships.

The original bridge was washed away on 16th November 1866, and again destroyed on 10th October 1873.

It presented a dangerous bend for traffic and was rebuilt when the road was widened in 1925.

See Rishworth Station, Rishworth Toll House and Rishworth Trestle Bridge

Slitheroe House, Rishworth Ref S1781

(Possibly) stood on the site of what was Lower Okes Farm, Rishworth.

Owners and tenants have included

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Sloan, Charles Ref S3573

[1???-18??] Tea dealer of Halifax [1834].

On 18th December 1834, he married Hannah Wainhouse at Halifax Parish Church.

He was at 28 Grove Street [1837]

Thomas Sloan was a tea dealer at 25 Church Street [1837]

Sloan, Edward Ref S1235

[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

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

Sloan, Peter Ref S1190

[18??-1917] Born in Liverpool.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 21st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [2nd May 1917].

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

Sloan, Rev Robert Copeland Ref S2253

[18??-19??] Minister at Trinity Road Baptist Church [1908, 1915].

In [Q2] 1901, he married Gertrude May Green in West Ham.

Gertrude May was the daughter of John Green of Manor Park, Essex, and brother of Frank Green

They lived at 44 Prescott Street, Halifax [1915]

Sloane, Edward Ref S1380

[18??-18??] Of Halifax. In 1849, he published Essays, Tales & Sketches. He was an acquaintance of Branwell Brontë

Sloane, Thomas Ref S284

[1799-1871] Born in Scotland.

He was a linen draper [1861] / a retail draper [1871].

He married Sarah [1802-1869].

Sarah was the daughter of Mordecai Paterson

Child: Sarah [1837-1872] who married William Nicholl

They lived at

30 Milton Place, Halifax [1861]
24 Cromwell Terrace, Halifax [1871]

Sarah died 15th December 1869 (aged 67).

Thomas died 26th October 1871 (aged 72).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 972]

Slode, Wainstalls Ref S528

Or Sload.

Owned by the Holdsworth family.

17th century house dated ISF 1662 for Sarah (née Holdsworth) & Jacob Farrar

Slums Ref S1137

Slurring Rock, Hebden Bridge Ref S140

Large boulder at Hardcastle Crags. Victorian children used to slur – slide – down the rock in their metal-shod clogs

Sly, John Ref S2852

[1857-19??] Born in Mickley, Yorkshire. Landlord of the Ring O' Bells, Rastrick [1901].

He married Mary [1859-19??] from Scotland

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Smailes, Rev G. Ref S1296

[19??-19??] He served at Reading before becoming Minister at Lightcliffe Congregational Church [1960]

Smales, Walsden Ref S2909

Robert Law & Company owned 4 cottages at Smales.

In 1842, the cottages were occupied by James Greenwood, William Butterworth, James Pickup and John Woodhead

Smales, William Fenton Ref S1197

[1867-1902]

In [Q4] 1889, he married Martha Walker in Halifax.

Martha was the daughter of John Walker

William Fenton died 23rd August 1902 (aged 35).

Martha died 15th November 1922 (aged 66).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 4029]

Small Lees, Soyland Ref S770

House. John del Smaleleghes is mentioned in 1361.

The Crossley family were later associated with the house. Thomas Crossley of Smallots and Edward Crossley of Smaleyes in Sowerby are mentioned in 1535. John Crossley lived here in the early 17th century.

The house is dated IMC 1656 for Martha and John Crossley who rebuilt the house.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

See Far Small Lees, Soyland, Lower Small Lees, Soyland, Small Lees Mill, Soyland and Upper Small Lees, Soyland

Small, Richard Ref S530

[1878-19??] He was a carpet mill worker [1910]

He married Martha Ann Hirst.

Martha Ann was the daughter of John Hirst

In 1905, they migrated to the USA.

Child: Winifred Alice Mary [1909-1911] who died in Firthcliffe

They lived at Firthcliffe, USA [1910].

Living with them [in 1910] were Martha Ann's sister Nancy Hirst [aged 29], niece Anna Smith [aged 22] and boarder Robert Campbell [aged 20], all of whom were employed in the carpet works.

Daughter Winifred is remembered on her grandparents' grave at Brighouse Cemetery

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Small Wire Drawers' Society Ref S2171

Halifax. Recorded in 1892.

See Halifax Wire Drawers' Association and Wire drawing

Smalley, Henry Ref S6921

[1862-19??] Born in Chesterfield.

He was a bank caretaker [1911].

In [Q4] 1885, he married Sarah Strudwick [1859-19??] from Godalming, Surrey, in Halifax.

Children:

Robert Henry [b 1892] who was an apprentice books & fancy goods [1900]
Annie [b 1896]

They lived at 9 Crossley Street, Halifax [1911]

Smallpage, Samuel Ref S46

[1???-1757]

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church [31st July 1757]

Smallpage, Samuel Ref S3676

[17??-1788] He (possibly) married Hannah [1732-1815].

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church [6th August 1788]

Smallwood, James Ref S1168

[1885-1917] Son of Jonathan Smallwood.

He was a member of Coley Church / a member of St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe / a stable boy [1901] / farming and driving [1911] / a taxi proprietor / a farm worker.

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1916], and he served as a Guardsman with the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards.

He was killed in action [1st August 1917] (aged 32).

The Halifax Courier [25th August 1917] reported his death with a photograph.

He was buried at Artillery Wood Cemetery, Belgium [Grave Ref IV E 20].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley, on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe, on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Coley War Memorial

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Smallwood, Jonathan Ref S1204

[1844-1???] Son of Thomas Smallwood, farmer.

Born in Sutton on Derwent, Yorkshire.

He was a farmer of Hipperholme [1874] / a farmer of 20 acres employing 1 man [1881] / a farmer & cab proprietor (own account) [1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1874, he married Frances (Fanny) Sucksmith [1844-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Fanny was born in Hipperholme.
Her father was not recorded on the marriage documents

Children:

Elizabeth [b 1875]

Margaret / Maggie [b 1876] who was a dressmaker [1891, 1901] & married Henry Green
Annie [b 1879] who was a dressmaker [1901]
Thomas [b 1881] who was a driver [1901], a currier [1911]
Mary [b 1883]
James
William [b 1888] who was a butcher boy [1901]
John Stanley [b 1891] who was farming and driving [1911]

They lived at

Hipperholme [1881]
Roydlands Farm, Wakefield Road, Hipperholme with Brighouse [1891]
Roydlands Farm, Hipperholme [1901, 1911]

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Smallwood, Percy Ref S649

[1895-1918] Born in Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died 1st October 1918.

He was buried at Bellicourt British Cemetery, France [Grave Ref VII C 2].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

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Smallwood, William Ref S2682

[18??-18??] Cab proprietor at Whitehall, Hipperholme [1922]

Smart, Rev D. A. Ref S1319

[19??-19??] Curate at Sowerby Bridge [1956]

Smart, Wilhelmina Hendricka L. Ref S430

[1876-19??] Born in West Derby, Lancashire [Q3 1876].

She was one of the children who came to the district and worked as a worsted spinner at Calvert's Mill at Wainstalls.

She lived with Amos Bentley [1891].

In [Q3] 1915, she (possibly) married William A. Constable in Bradford.

Smeakin Hill, Wadsworth Ref S1178

Or Smeekin Hill. Wadsworth War Memorial stands here

Smeaton's Ref S938

Cotton manufacturers at Phoebe Lane Mills [1911]

Smedley, John Ref S3181

[1???-18??] Methodist preacher at Sowerby Bridge [1833]

Smeed, Rev V. R. Ref S2250

[18??-19??] Pastor at Rishworth Particular Baptist Chapel [1909, 1915]

He resigned on 3rd October 1915

Smeeton, George Frederick Ref S1324

[1837-1890] Born in Congleton. He moved to Halifax around 1860.

He was an ironmonger employing 2 boys [1861] / an ironmonger employing 2 men, 2 apprentices [1871] / a cotton doubler employing 10 men, 12 women and 20 children [1871] / a cotton spinner and cotton yarn manufacturer at Stoney Royd Mills, Halifax [1874, 1881] / a cotton doubler employing 120 hands [1881] / a provisional director of the Stoney Royd Spinning Company Limited [1881].

In 1859, he married Ann, daughter of Thackrah Mills, in Halifax.

Children:

William Mills [b 1860]
Charles Henry [b 1864]
Emma Jane [b 1867]
Ellinor Maud (Ellen) [b 1872]
Edward Leaf [b 1875]

They lived at

Old Market, Halifax [1861]
1 Fountain Street, Halifax [1871]
Savile Park, Halifax [1874]
Grafton Lodge, Halifax [1881]
13 Dean Street, Layton, Blackpool [1891]

He died at South Shore, Blackpool

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Smeeton's: W. M. Smeeton Limited Ref S2295

Cotton spinners and doublers at Stoney Royd Mills, Halifax [1905, 1921].

Established by William Mills Smeeton

Smeeton, William Mills Ref S2647

[1860-1940] Born 8th November 1860.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School [1873].

Established W. M. Smeeton Limited.

He was listed as a provisional director of the Stoney Royd Spinning Company Limited [1881].

On 28th December 1898, he married Margaret Anna Conington in Horncastle, Lincolnshire.

William died (possibly) in Kingsclere, Hampshire [28th May 1940]

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Smelt, Henry Ref S1400

[1605-1630] On 31st March 1630, he and Christopher Singleton - 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

Smelt, Olive Ref S380

[1924-2011] Peter Sutcliffe – the Yorkshire Ripper – was accused of the attempted murder of Mrs Smelt when she was attacked at Boothtown in August 1975. Mrs Smelt had been for a night out with friends, and had been given a lift and dropped off to get fish and chips to take home. Sutcliffe accosted her in an alley and remarked on the bad weather before striking a blow on her head which severely damaged her skull. She recovered from the injuries.

She was the first to indicate that the murderer did not have a Geordie accent

The man who spoke to me and who I believe attacked me was not a very well-spoken man and sounded like a Yorkshireman

Smethurst, E. C. Ref S143

[18??-19??] Of Sowerby Croft, Norland.

He was injured – head and side badly cut – in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster of 15th October 1907, but was treated at home

Smethurst, J. H. Ref S326

[18??-1???] Designed Sowerby Bridge Baths

Smethurst, Mr Ref S1123

[16??-16??] Curate at Cross Stone [1650-1652] and Curate at Southowram [1656-1661]

Smisson, Rev E. A. Ref S1271

[18??-19??] Minister at Luddendenfoot Congregational Church [1926].

In 1926, he moved to Bradford

Smit-Asquith Diamond Cutting Factories Limited Ref S2407

Established during World War II to process industrial diamonds.

See Asquith's and Rotadop Limited

Smith ... Ref S18

The entries for people & families with the surname Smith are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Smith & Beaumont Ref S3860

They had a business at Sandbed, Hebden Bridge [around 1950].

Question: Does anyone know anything about the business or Messrs Smith & Beaumont?

Smith & Booth Ref S2084

Carriage builders at West Parade Carriage Works, Halifax [1878]

At the Halifax Fine Art & Industrial Exhibition of 1882, they won the Silver Medal for their products.

See Robert Smith

Smith & Bulmer Ref S2018

Wool re-combers of Bailiff Bridge. During World War II, they made explosives for the Ministry of Defence. They occupied mills on what is now the Branxholme Trading Estate

See Smith Bulmer & Company Limited

Smith & Company Ref S2128

19th century manufacturers at Victoria Soap Works, Boothtown.

They produced

Smith's "Wash-Easy" Dry Soap – positively the greatest washing-day boon ever invented to lighten the labours of the busy housewife

Smith & Crawshaw Ref S2107

Hebden Bridge tea-dealers and grocers of the 19th century

Smith & Foster Ref S3665

Brewers at Halifax.

They acquired the business of Peter Beck at Stone Trough Brewery.

Partners included J. Foster and E. Smith.

Recorded in April 1862, when when a newspaper announced that the fixtures and fitting at their Admiral Nelson pub at Bowling, Bradford were their property, and not Sarah Thornton's, the occupier.

In November 1862, the partnership was dissolved, and the business was taken over by Lupton, Charnock & Company

Smith & Greenwood Ref S2575

Quarry owners at Southowram. The business was subsequently acquired by Brookes' Limited

Smith & Hanson Ref S1103

Worsted spinners at Woodside Mills, Halifax [1911]

Smith & Hill Ref S1346

Fish merchants in Halifax Market Hall [1915], Piece Hall [1936].

See J. W. Smith

Smith & Parnell Ref S3276

London architects. Partners included Alfred Smith and Parnell.

Locally, their work included Manor Heath Mansion

Smith & Peel Ref S3141

Worsted manufacturers at Shelf. Partners included Samuel Peel

Smith & Simpson Ref S2064

Shuttle manufacturers at Vale Mill, Todmorden [1905]. Partners included Fred Smith and William Henry Smith

Smith & Wilshaw Ref S2247

Machine tool makers at Kingston Lathe Works, Halifax [1905]

Smith Art Gallery & Library, Brighouse Ref S138

Halifax Road. Originally the Rydings was a private house built in 1841 by John Brooke.

The Art Gallery was designed by R. F. Rogerson and opened in 1906. This was the first purpose-built gallery in Calderdale.

See Brighouse Art Circle, Library and Halifax Central Library

Smith's: B. G. Smith & Sons Ref S1679

Brass & iron founder and hydraulic engineer, established by Benjamin Greenwood Smith in the 1870s.

His sons Luther, Herbert A. & Arthur joined the business.

In 1880, the business moved to Stannary Works, Halifax.

The firm won many prizes with their products which included


Smith's Cast Lead Traps
Smith's Lead Closet-Flushing Cisterns
Smith's Valve Closets
Smith's Patent Telescopic Hydraulic Hoist

The firm's telegraphic address was Stannary, Halifax.

On 2nd July 1884, the works burned down in one of the largest fires in the district.

Benjamin was listed as a brass founder & lift manufacturer (employer) [1911]

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Smith's: B. S. S. Smith & Sons Limited Ref S2097

Brass manufacturer at Stannary Works, Halifax.

In 1912, they were authorised to manufacture and certify standard water fittings

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Smith, Barker & Willson Limited Ref S2098

Ovenden engineering company founded by Fred Smith, Edwin Barker, and George Henry Willson, following the industrial unrest of 1897.

They were at Raglan Street, Halifax [1902], Forest Mill, Ovenden [1905, 1921], and Club Lane [1916].

Except for a period in the 1920s, they manufactured lathes.

In 1935, they used the slogan

We make nowt but lathes

Smith died in 1905. Barker retired in 1912, and his position was filled by J. Richardson.

In 1932, the partnership was dissolved and Willson Lathes Limited was established

Smith's Botanical Gardens, Rastrick Ref S256

Thornhill Road. The 19th century company produced non-alcoholic drinks. They are probably best remembered for their earthenware jars

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Smith Brothers Ref S2347

Drysalters, copperas and chemical manufacturers at Siddal [1874]

Smith, Bulmer & Company Limited Ref S1994

Worsted spinners, woolcombers, topmakers and dyers established at Holmfield Mills, Ovenden and Keighley Mill, Pellon Lane, Halifax in 1914.

Established by Sam Smith and James William Bulmer.

During World War I, many orders were cancelled and in 1916, the partnership was dissolved. Smith acquired Clough Mills at Shelf and established Sam Smith (Shelf) Limited. Bulmer continued as sole owner of the business.

The company had works at Branxholme Mills, Brighouse, Holmfield Mills, Ovenden, Keighley Mill, Pellon Lane, Halifax, Hare Street Mills, and Woodfield Mill (Cullingworth) with warehouses at Akroyd Place and in Bradford, and offices at Palmerstone Buildings, Bradford.

It became a limited company in May 1923.

In 1949, officers of the company included A. E. Ellison of Leeds [Chairman], Ambrose Cockcroft [Managing Director], and William Cockcroft, Charlton Robson, and Henry Rycroft [directors].

In the 1960s, the company was bought out by Parkland Textiles.

The name was later changed to Yorkshire Yarn Dyers.

See John William Bulmer

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Smith's: Clarence Smith Limited Ref S2924

Carpet retailers at 95-97 Northgate, Halifax [1936]. Established by Clarence Smith

Smith's: David Smith & Company Limited Ref S2082

Colonial and English wool and noil merchants, top makers, and extractors by new processes and patent machinery.

Established by David Smith [1867].

It became a limited company in 1872.

They had business at Kensington Works, Siddal [1871, 1874, 1905, 1921], a warehouse at Square, Halifax, and another warehouse in Bradford.

They were known for their patent Niagara wool scouring and washing machine.

In 1890, officials of the company included David Smith (Snr) [Governing Director], John Smith [Director], Joseph Smith [Director], Isaac Smith [Director], Thomas Smith (Jnr) [Director], David Smith [Director], H. E. Greenwood [Managing Director], Thomas Greenwood [Managing Director], Thomas Platt [Salesman], and Thomas Clay [Salesman]

Smith's Drug Company Ref S2054

Chemists and photographic materials dealer at Whitehall, Hipperholme [1905]

Smith's: Ely Smith & Company Ref S2134

They had business at Clay House Mills, Greetland [1900].

The business closed in 1901.

See William Stott

Smith's: Frederick Smith & Company Ref S2015

Wire-making company founded for the production of cards for the textile industry in 1859 by Frederick Smith at Caledonia Wire Mills, Charlestown Road, Halifax

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Smith's: G. & A. Smith Ref S2066

Drapers, mercers, hosiers and glovers established around 1890 by G. Smith and A. Smith. They had 2 shops at the junction of 33-34 Commercial Street, and 1 Church Street, Brighouse

Smith Hodgson & Company (Printers) Limited Ref S988

Printers at Clifton Road, Brighouse [1927]

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Smith's Homes, Rastrick Ref S2278

In 1916, William Smith bought the Boothroyd estate to set up an orphanage for girls. This opened in 1920. It admitted boys and was known as Smith's Homes.

In his will, Smith left an annual sum of £100 to the Homes for scholarships for 2 females at the University of Leeds.

The last children left the Homes in 1959.

Since 1961, it has been the William Henry Smith School, a special school for boys with behavioural and other problems

Smith House Co-operative Store, Brighouse Ref S2684

A branch of the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited opened at Smith House Avenue in 192?. It served the Smith House housing estate. It closed in 19??.

It is now a convenience store

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Smith House housing estate, Brighouse Ref S490

upon a part of the Crow Nest estate. The land had been acquired for £2,400. 39 houses were to be ready for July 1921. 148 houses opened in July 1929.

The community centre became derelict and was demolished in 197?.

In 1974, Frank Clayton, Calderdale's chief housing officer, said that

demolition could be a viable alternative to improving the houses

The estate now includes

- a nightmare for the postman and delivery men

Smith House, Lightcliffe Ref S251

A timber-framed house on the site of an earlier 15th century aisled house occupied – and renamed – by the Smyth family.

See Lightcliffe House, Little Smith House, Lower Crow Nest, Brighouse and E. L. Schlicht

Smith House Post Office Ref S2838

Opened at Smith House Avenue in 1930s. It was extended to include a convenience store. It serves the Smith House housing estate

Smith's: J. Smith & Son Ref S1265

Furniture dealers.

In 1901, they had business at Bethel Street, Brighouse and Stainland Road, West Vale

Smith's: John & Howorth Smith Ref S2898

Painters at Todmorden.

Partners included John Smith and Howorth Smith.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1854

Smith's: John Smith & Sons Ref S572

In 1868, John Smith and his son, William a woollen manufacturing business at Badger Hill Mills.

On John's death, his sons William, Edward and Albert, and J. I. Mortimer established John Smith, Sons & Mortimer here.

It had become the largest woollen manufacturer in the district by 1922 when William died.

In 1970, some of the older buildings at Badger Hill Mills were badly damaged by fire.

The newer parts of the mills escaped damage, but it was decided to dismantle the old chimney which developed a bad crack in the fire.

However, the demolition went wrong, the chimney fell the wrong way and came down on top of the one remaining mill, destroying the new spinning shed and the new machinery. The insurance did not cover the cost of reconstructing the property.

The business closed, and the operation moved to Gosport Mills, Stainland.

Shortly afterwards, the business went into liquidation [1974] closed entirely

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Smith's: John Smith, Sons & Mortimer Ref S2069

After the death of John Smith, his sons William, Edward and Albert, took over the family business at Badger Hill Mills, Rastrick.

They were joined by J. I. Mortimer and the business became John Smith, Sons & Mortimer

Smith's: Jonathan Smith & Sons Ref S2094

Dyers established by Jonathan Smith and his sons William Smith & Thomas Smith.

They had business at Cripplegate, Halifax [1882]

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Smith's: Joseph Smith & Sons Ref S2116

Woollen manufacturers established by Joseph Smith.

They were at North Dean Mill, West Vale [1891 and remained there until World War II].

Partners included Benjamin Smith, William Henry Smith, and Allen Smith.

The partnership was dissolved in 1891 as regards Benjamin Smith

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Smith's: Joshua Smith Limited Ref S2024

Cotton manufacturer founded by Joshua Smith at Frostholme Mill, Cornholme.

Partners included Randolph Smith and Walter Smith

In 1921, the company is recorded as Joshua Smith (1908) Limited, cloth manufacturer, at Frostholme Mill

Smith, Nicholson & West Limited Ref S2026

Wholesale & retail suppliers of tools, equipment & hardware for DIY and for the building trade.

Established when Thomas Smith & Company merged with Nicholson & West Limited.

They had premises at

Gaol Lane, Halifax
A department store in Crossley Street, Halifax
Berkeley Frome department store in Silver Street, Halifax
On a stall in Halifax Borough Market
Brunswick House, Halifax [1972]
Their subsidiary Surface Finish & Measurement Limited was also at Brunswick House [1970s]

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Smith Orphanage, Brighouse Ref S374

Orphanage endowed by William Smith. It was opened on 31st July 1920

Smith's: S. & W. Smith Ref S2133

Worsted manufacturers at Warley. In the 1830s, they established a factory school at their mill

Smith's: S. Smith & Sons Ref S2220

Yeast and egg importers at Bowman Grove, Halifax [1905]

Smith's: Sam Smith (Shelf) Limited Ref S2052

Spinners at Clough Mill, Shelf established by Samuel Smith [April 1916]

Smith's: Samuel & William Smith Ref S2325

Worsted spinners at Denholme Mills, Luddendenfoot and Cooper House Mills, Luddendenfoot.

Partners included Samuel Smith and William Smith.

On 28th November 1832, there was a fire at one of their mills.

They employed workers, a large percentage of which were young people. It is recorded that

[the workers] worked from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, but stopped at 5:00 pm on Saturdays. There was a night shift from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.

The business failed during the unrest of August 1842

Smith Sundial, People's Park Ref S2859

The sundial which stands in People's Park was originally created by John Smith for Pocklington School, North Yorkshire, but was rejected by the school and bought by Matthew Smith. It was presented to the town in 1873.

It has a great many inscriptions, in English, Latin and Greek.

Time by moments steals away; first the hour, then the day
TEMPUS EDAX RERUM
Greek to follow – can you help?

Smith's: Thomas Smith & Company Ref S2851

Halifax retail ironmongers.

Partners included Harold Tordoff and his brother(s).

They had premises on Southgate / Wards End in Halifax, and a shop in Goole.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Ironmongers & Tool Merchants, Kitchen Ranges, Chimney Pieces in Wood, Iron, Marble and Slate, etc
22 & 24, Broad Street, Halifax

They were still at Broad Street in 1924.

They wanted to focus on their Goole shop and approached Nicholson & West about a merger, to become Smith, Nicholson & West.

The Tordoffs then left the partnership

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Smith's: W. H. Smith & Sons Ref S1321

Wholesale newsagents at

Central Street, Halifax [1915]

Halifax Old Town Hall [1863, 1950s]

There are now [2019] no wholesale outlets in Halifax.

When Prince's Arcade, Halifax was demolished and the new building developed, W. H. Smith's opened a store as a retail bookshop and newsagent.

In 2???, the facilities of the Halifax General Post Office moved to the store (similar moves took place in other parts of the UK)

Smith, Whiteley & Greenwood Ref S2371

Cotton doublers at Lock Hill Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1874]

Smith's: William Smith & Sons Limited Ref S2129

19th century business established by William Smith at Owler Ings Mills, Brighouse and Woodvale Mills, Brighouse

Smith Wires Ref S2887

In 1973, Frederick Smith & Company went into liquidation. Royston's parent company – The Hawkins and Tipson Group – bought the business and set up Smith Wires

This & associated entries use material contributed by David Nortcliffe

Smith, Wood & Company Limited Ref S2276

Coal and lime merchants at Victoria Road, Sowerby Bridge.

Established in December 1899 when David Wood & Son amalgamated with Charles & John Smith.

Partners included Joseph Greenwood, Charles Rushworth, Charles Smith, John Smith, and Frederick Wood

Recorded in 1921

Smithers, George Ref S990

[18??-1???] Of Old Sowerby.

In 1840, he emigrated to Pennsylvania, USA.

Letters to his uncle, Titus Spencer describe his farming life and passing messages from other local men who went to live in America

Smithfield, Hipperholme Ref S651

The Hipperholme pinfold was here.

See West View, Hipperholme

Smithfield House, Elland Ref S3224

The building stands next to West View.

Thomas Whiteley [1888]
Herbert Whiteley

See Smithfield Mill, Elland

Smithfield House, Hipperholme Ref S2390

Denholme Gate Road.

Owners and tenants have included

George Howard Smith [1949]

See Hannah Marian, daughter of William Bottomley Murgatroyd

Smithies ... Ref S1194

The entries for people & families with the surname Smithies are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Smithies: J. & J. Smithies Ref S944

Partners included John Smithies and Joseph Smithies.

John William Smithies was a woollen cloth manufacturer with the firm [1871].

In 26th July 1873, a partnership of (possibly) John Dewhurst, William Dewhurst, (possibly) John Smithies, and (possibly) Joseph Smithies - worsted spinners of Halifax – was dissolved.

See Joseph Smithies & Son Limited

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Smithies: Jonathan & James Smithies Ref S1193

Worsted stuff manufacturers.

Partners included Jonathan Smithies and James Smithies.

In 1844, the firm was out of business

Smithies's: Joseph Smithies & Son Limited Ref S2115

Worsted spinners established around 1870 by Joseph Smithies – see J. & J. Smithies.

They had business at Perseverance Mill, Elland and Albert Mills, Elland.

They later left the Perseverance Mill and rebuilt a new Albert Mills – after that had burnt down on 7th June 1860. The new 6-storey mill was lit by electricity.

In 1895, they employed around 800 workers.

In 1875, the company built Smithies Buildings for their workers.

The business closed in 1970

Smithies: W. & L. Smithies Ref S1128

Cotton waste dealers at West Vale.

Partners included William Smithies and Levi Smithies.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1877

Smiths & Peels Ref S830

Woollen manufacturers at West Vale.

Partners included Joseph Smith, Joshua Smith, W. Peel and R. Peel.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1868

Smiths: E. & A. Smith & Company Limited Ref S1161

Wire makers at Cleckheaton

The Smithson family Ref S1915

Brighouse family. They lived at Lydgate House, Brighouse

Smithson, Agnes Ref S3533

[1794-1891] Born at Strickland / Strickland Nuttle.

He married Unknown.

Children:

Joshua
Elizabeth [1820-1893]
Agnes
Joseph

They lived at

Wood Street, Lancaster [1841]
with Margaret and John Garnett [aged 67] at 1 Hillside, Lancaster [1851]
Sunderland's Yard, Halifax [1861]
19 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1871]

In later years, Agnes and her daughters were staying in Hipperholme with son Joseph.

Agnes died 15th September 1891 (aged 97).

Daughter Elizabeth died 22nd May 1893 (aged 73).

They were buried at the Quaker Burial Ground, Halifax

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Smithson, Agnes Ref S3000

[1830-19??] Daughter of Agnes Smithson.

In 1911, she was single and living by

private means

at Savile Green, 2 Savile Road, Halifax. There were staff, including 2 sick nurses, at the same address

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Smithson & Sugden Ref S3129

Tobacco manufacturers at Woolshops, Halifax [1850]

Smithson's: C. & J. Smithson Limited Ref S54

Dress goods manufacturer.

They were at Craven Edge Mills, Halifax [1915, 1936]

Smithson, Charles Holmes Ref S3534

[1866-1944] Son of Joseph Smithson.

He and his brother Joseph were pupils at Friends School, Ackworth, Pontefract [1881].

He died in Halifax

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Smithson, James Ref S1674

[1826-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a cordwainer [1871].

He married Mary [1839-1???].

Mary was born in Halifax

Children:

Sarah [b 1856] who was a worsted spinner [1871]
Caroline [b 1860] who was a worsted spinner [1871]

They lived at 5 Smithson Row's, Halifax [1871]

Smithson, John Ref S1083

[1???-16??] Aka Smythson. He was related to the Power family – see John Power. He was a churchwarden at Halifax Parish Church. He built Mulcture Hall, Halifax. He owned considerable properties in Halifax, including the Woollen Hall, the Linen Hall, a corn-shop, several corn mills

Smithson, John Ref S5670

[1821-1877]

In 1871, he married Sarah Ann Kershaw in Halifax.

Sarah Ann was the daughter of Charles Kershaw

Children:

Oliver Cromwell [b 1872] who married [1871] Rose from Scotland and was a surgeon in Kettering [1901]
Beatrice Jane [b 1874] who married [1898] George Page Siddall [b 1864]
Ambrosine Alicia [b 1875]
Elizabeth Helen [b 1877]

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Smithson, Joseph Ref S3532

[1834-1???] Son of Agnes Smithson.

Born in Ulverston.

He was an apprentice woollen draper [1861] / a manufacturer [1861] / a worsted manufacturer employing 205 workpeople [1871] / a stuff printer [1881, 1891]

In 1860, he married Mary Ann Holmes [1832-1867] at Lancaster.

Mary Ann was the daughter of woollen draper, tailor and brick maker Charles John Holmes [1831-1???]

Children:

Joshua [b 1861]
Mary [b 1863]
Charles Holmes
Joseph

They lived at

4 Trinity Place, Halifax [1861]
21 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1871]
Yew Cottage, Hipperholme [1881, 1891]

Living with them [in 1861] were visitors Sarah Orr or Ord [aged 41] and Maria Orr or Ord [aged 36].

Living with the widowed Joseph [in 1881] were his mother Agnes and sisters Elizabeth and Agnes. Also there were James Smithson [b 1857] Mary Agnes Smithson [b 1855] and Sarah Alice Smithson [b 1859] all shown as unmarried, cotton spinners born Rochdale.

Living with him [in 1891] were three of his children, his mother Agnes and sisters Elizabeth and Agnes. Also there was visitor Elizabeth Garnett [aged 69]

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Smithson, Joseph Ref S3535

[1867-1???] Son of Joseph Smithson.

He and his brother Charles Holmes were pupils at Friends School, Ackworth, Pontefract [1881]

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Smithson's: Joseph Smithson & Company Ref S2717

Stuff manufacturers at Brunswick Mills, Halifax [1874] and at Bradford

Question: Is this the same business as Joseph Smithson Limited?

Smithson's: Joseph Smithson Limited Ref S2245

Stuff manufacturers at Bankfield Mill, Haley Hill [1905] and Park Print Works, Halifax [1905]

Question: Is this the same business as Joseph Smithson & Company?

Smithson, Joshua Ref S661

[1817-1906] Son of Agnes Smithson.

Born at Preston Patrick, Westmorland.

He was a tea dealer [1841, 1851, 1861] / a cotton manufacturer [1871, 1881, 1891]. He had business at India Buildings, Halifax [around 1900]

He was Chairman of the Hipperholme Local Board.

The family owned Smithson Park at Lightcliffe which was named for them.

In 1855, he married Elizabeth Nash [1820-1888] in Manchester.

They had no children.

In 1841, Joshua was a tea dealer living with Thomas Collinson at Fountain Street, Halifax.

In 1851, he was living with his brother John [aged 26] (tea dealer) and his sisters Elizabeth [aged 31] and Agnes [aged 21] in Gibbet Street, Halifax.

In 1861, Joshua, his wife Elizabeth and a visitor Mary King [aged 37] were at Rotunda Cottage, North Moels, Southport.

They lived at Lydgate House, Lightcliffe [1871, 1874, 1881].

Living with them [in 1874] was his niece.

Living with them [in 1891] was niece Edith E. Nash [aged 52].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell. The ceremony was performed by Thomas Collinson. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £9,982 13/-. Probate was granted to his nephews Joshua Smithson (the younger), Charles Holmes Smithson, and Joseph Smithson (the younger), stuff manufacturers & printers.

Elizabeth died 10th December 1888 (aged 68)

She was buried at the Quaker Burial Ground, Halifax

See Henry Senior

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Smithson Park, Lightcliffe Ref S1337

Named for Joshua Smithson of Lydgate House, Lightcliffe.

In 1922, the Smithsons sold the land at 8d per square yard; a total of £2,000. The money was raised by public donations.

In September 1923, the land was renamed Lightcliffe Stray

Smithurst, William Ref S338

[1823-1897] Or Smethurst.

Born in Stainland.

He was a retired engine tenter [1881, 1891].

He married (1) Mary Ann [1839-1873].

Mary Ann was the daughter of James Bancroft

Mary Ann Bancroft died 25th May 1873 (aged 34), and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 483] with her parents.

In [Q3] 1879, he married (2) Hannah [1820-1880] in Halifax.

Hannah (possibly) (née Pickles), was the widow of James Tillotson

Hannah died 7th October 1880 (aged 60).

He married (3) Sarah [1824-1???]

Sarah was born in Halifax

They lived at

65 Baines Street, Halifax [1881]
269 Hirst Mill, near Huddersfield [1861]

Living with them [in 1861], was Mary's father James (independent gentleman).

Living with the widowed William [in 1881] was nephew Timothy Fawthrop [b Cragg Vale 1864] (warehouseman).

William died 9th April 1897 (aged 74)

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 1342] with John Thomas Fawthrop.

Smithwell House, Heptonstall Ref S1537

Recorded in 1931, when Edith Horsfall lived there

Smithy Bridge, Halifax Ref S918

Another name for Clark Bridge, Halifax

Smithy Carr Lane Co-operative Store, Brighouse Ref S2683

A branch of the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited opened on 4th July 1914 at the corner of Dewhirst Road and Smithy Carr Lane. It closed in 19??

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Smithy Carr Lane Toll Bar, Brighouse Ref S51

In the 19th century, there was a toll bar at the junction of Smithy Carr Lane with the Bradford-Brighouse turnpike

Smithy Clough, Ripponden Ref S4701

House.

Owners and tenants have included

Smithy Street Lodging Houses, Halifax Ref S518

Smithyholme Lock, Todmorden Ref S642

Lock #25 on the Rochdale Canal. Built around 1798.

In 19??, was restored with funds from the Halifax Building Society.

See Eli Crossley

Smithysteads, Hebden Bridge Ref S3563

An area of Hebden Bridge where Colden Water meets the Calder.

Mytholm is a part of Smithysteads

This & associated entries use material contributed by Diana Monahan

Smoke Clubs Ref S2277

See

Smorthit, James Ref S1414

[1923-1944] Son of Martha Ann & William Walter Smorthit of Ovenden.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 24th February 1944 (aged 21).

He was buried at Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Italy [Grave Ref XXII B 2]

Smurfit, Thomas Ref S3574

[17??-18??] Landlord of the Talbot, Halifax [1809, 1810]

He married Rebecca [1771-1835].

Rebecca was a widow when she died

The Smyth family Ref S1901

They lived at Royd House, Lightcliffe and renamed it Smith House. They lived there for several centuries

Smyth, David Ref S1388

[1818-1858] Surgeon of Brighouse.

He died 2nd May 1858.

He was buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Smyth, John Ref S1114

[1623-1686] Of Myreshaw.

Son of Richard Smyth. He was a prosperous farmer and woolstapler of Bradford.

He married Isabel Wood, daughter of Randall Wood.

Children:

Mary [1650-1665]
Richard [1652-1721]
John
Thomas [1656-1682]
Alice [1660-1665]
Randall [1658-1682]
Jeremiah [1665-1684]
William [1667-1686]
James [1669-1720]
Mary [1671-1673]

Around 1666, he bought Carr House Farm, Shelf

Smyth, John Ref S580

[1653-1???] Son of John Smyth.

Born in Bradford.

JP for the West Riding.

In 1709, he bought the Heath estate at Wakefield, where he had extensions done by John Carr between 1754-1780.

On 11th October 1683, he married (1) Hannah Harrison.

Children:

John
Richard
Elizabeth [1690-1705]
Hannah [1691-1775] who died unmarried
Thomas [1692-1693]

In 1697, he married (2) Mary Mitchell.

In September 1708, he married (3) Henrietta Metcalfe.

In 1726, he founded Smyth's Charity School.

In his will, he directed his son, John, to pay 40/- per year to the Vicar of Halifax for preaching a charity sermon, and 40/- to buy books and Bibles for the children at the charity school.

He was buried at Wakefield

Smyth, John Ref S1116

[1715-1771] Son of Richard Smith.

On 6th May 1746, he married Bridget Foxley [1725-1800].

Bridget was the daughter of Benjamin Foxley of London

Child: John

Smyth, John Ref S1117

[1748-1811] PC, MP.

Son of John Smyth.

He was Lord of the Admiralty / Lord of the Treasury / Master of the Mint / MP for Pontefract [for 25 years].

In 1776, he sold Carr House Farm, Shelf to John Stocks

On 4th June 1778, he married Lady Georgina Fitzroy [1757-1799].

Georgina was the eldest daughter of Augustus Henry, 3rd Duke of Grafton

Children:

John Henry [1779-1779]
John Henry
George [1782-1853]
Thomas [b 1784] who became a captain in the Royal Navy
Charles [1786-1815] who became a major in the Army
Georgiana Ann [1779-1864]
Caroline Bridget [1789-1789]
Maria Bridget Frances [1796-1813]

Smyth, John George Ref S2770

[1815-1869] Of Heath Hall, Wakefield.

Son of John Henry Smyth

He married Diana Bosville Macdonald [1812-1880].

Diana was the daughter of Godfrey Macdonald, 3rd Baron Macdonald of Slate

Children:

Laura Harriet [b 1840]
George John Fitzroy [b 1841]
Henry Edward [1842-1850]
Mary Caroline [b 1844]
William James [b 1847]
Frederick Augustus [1850-1850]
Eva Laura [b 1854]
Diana Elizabeth Matilda [b 1858] who married Henry Lascelles, 4th Earl of Harewood

Smyth, John Henry Ref S2769

[1780-1822] Of Heath Hall, Wakefield.

Son of John Smyth.

On 25th July 1810, he married (1) Sarah Caroline Ibbetson [17??-1811] from Northumberland.

On 16th April 1814, he married (2) Lady Elizabeth Anne Fitzroy [1788-1867].

Elizabeth Anne was the third daughter of George FitzRoy, 4th Duke of Grafton, and John Henry's first cousin

Children:

John George
Henry [1816-18??]
Elizabeth Sarah
Louisa Georgiana [18??-1842]
Maria Isabella [18??-1865]
Frances [18??-1872]

Smyth, Richard Ref S1115

[1594-1656] Of Myreshaw.

He married (1) Margaret Hodgson.

Children:

Richard [1622-1640]
John
Thomas [1622-1661]
Margaret [1621-1640]

He married (2) Lucretia Pearson [1605-1689] from Bradford.

Child: 5. Margaret who married John Sandal from Idle

Smyth, Richard Ref S577

[1688-1730] or Smith.

Son of John Smyth.

On 24th July 1711, he married Anne Wheatley, at Woolley.

Anne was the daughter of Francis Wheatley of Woolley

Children:

John
Richard [1718-1719]
James [1719-1719]
Thomas [1724-1763] who became rector of Hemsworth

Smythe Bridge, Southowram Ref S673

A will of January 1533 mentions

townshipe of Southowrame bye Smythe Brigge

although the precise location is unknown

Smythe, Miss Ref S8710

[18??-1???] First headmistress of the Halifax High School for Girls [January-September 1877]

Snaith, Rev John Ref S1014

[1836-1923] Born in Cumberland.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1884]

Snake Hill Ford, Rastrick Ref S148

Snake Hill.

Near Birds Royd Lane and just beneath the Huddersfield Road bridge over the Calder.

The ford river crossing from Snake Hill to Low Mill was the site of an important ford across the Calder in Roman Times. Stepping-stones – known as Black gress – are recorded in 1300.

There is also a weir here.

The ford is still passable – except when the Calder is in flood.

See Snake Hill Meeting House, Rastrick and Snake Hill, Rastrick

Snake Hill, Rastrick Ref S1285

Aka Scar Mill Cliff, Rastrick & Miln Cliff, Rastrick

The ford Snake Hill to Low Mill – Snake Hill Ford – was an important river crossing across the Calder in Roman Times.

See Calder Bank Mills, Rastrick

Snake Hill Wood, Lee Mount Ref S1478

Snakes' Nest, Elland Ref S1162

A men's reading room and news room which stood at the junction of Westgate and Jepson Lane.

Closed around 1910

Snape Farm Ref S806

See Lower Snape Farm, Sowerby and Upper Snape Farm, Sowerby

Snape, J. Ref S1139

[1918-1944] Son of Kate & Thomas Snape of Mytholmroyd.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the Royal Air Force.

He died 27th June 1944 (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [Grave Ref 280]

Snedall, Thomas Ref S3407

[15??-1619] Gent of Halifax.

He married Anne [15??-1638].

In his will of 16th September 1619, he left

unto godly uses, five pounds to be bestowed according to the discretion on my overseers

In her will, Anne bequeathed

20s per annum for an anniversary sermon to be preached at Halifax Church, and a legacy of £20 which, with £11 added by Dr Hooke, was invested in purchasing the closed behind the vicarage house

The couple were buried in Halifax Parish Church

Snell, Bertie Colley Ref S1260

[1894-1917] Son of T. Snell of Leeds.

Born in Holbeck, Leeds.

He was a police constable at Halifax.

In 1915, he married Florence Betts [1892-1972] in Halifax.

Florence was born in Halifax

They had no children.

They lived at 8 New Bond Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as an Acting Bombardier with the 63rd Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He died 1st November 1917 (aged 23).

He was buried at La Brique Military Cemetery No.2, Belgium [Grave Ref I O 5].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

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Snepp, Rev Edward Ref S1209

[1827-1899] MA.

Born in Alcester, Warwickshire.

He was Domestic Chaplain to the Lieutenant-Governor, Lezayre, Isle of Man [1861]. before becoming Vicar of St Paul's Church, Halifax [1865, 1881, 1891]. In 1892, he was appointed vicar of Burstow, Kent.

In 1847, he married Anna Neville Spong [1830-1915] from Aylesford, Kent, in Richmond, Surrey.

Children:

Edward Maitland [b 1849]
Charles George [b 1851]
Anna Emily Mary [b 1852] (Nina) who married Wallace Lea Norris
John [b 1854]
Fanny Edith [b 1856]
Charlotte Mary Beatrice [b 1859]
Rosa Julia [b 1860]
Mona [b 1861]
Rowan L [1864-1916]
Sydney Maude [b 1866]

They lived at

Vicarage House, King Cross, Halifax [1871]
Fernside, Station Road, Chertsey, Surrey [1901]

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Snetzler, John (Johann) Ref S149

[1710-1785] Organ-builder.

Born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

He was apprenticed in Passau before coming to work in England. By 1747, he was established in London. He visited Halifax in the 1760s.

He built several local organs:

The organ at Halifax Parish Church
The organ at Lightcliffe Old Church
An organ at Well Head commissioned by the Waterhouse family in the 1760s

Snook, Harriet Ref S816

[1830-1927] Daughter of Mary (née Hawkins) & John Snook, of Somerset.

She married General James Bintliff in New York. She died in Cleveland, Ohio

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Snow Booth Farm, Hebden Bridge Ref S1244

See Agnes Rhodes

Snow Hill, Rishworth Ref S532

The Snow of 1947 Ref S2960

There have been a great many snowfalls in and around the district, but the one of 1947 is the one that they still talk about

See Rev Robert Martineau

Snow, Rev Thomas Ref S2596

[1821-1???] Born in York.

He was Curate at Greetland [1859] / Chaplain of the Halifax Union Workhouse and of the Debtors' Gaol [1860, 1867].

In [Q2] 1849, he married (1) Matilda Collins [1814-1864] in Leeds.

Matilda was born in Knowle, Warwickshire

Children:

Thomas C. [b 1852]
John Collins [1856-1867]
Fanny [d 1860] who died in infancy and was buried with her parents

Matilda died 31st March 1864 (aged 40)

In [Q2] 1865, he married (2) Edith Jane Nixon in Halifax.

Child: 4. William [b 1867]

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon

Snow White Laundry, Todmorden Ref S2140

Established in 1955 by Reg Hargreaves. This was one of several laundries and dry-cleaning businesses in the area run by Reg and his business partner, Lou Orton. After Reg's death in 1955, Lou continued the businesses, until he emigrated to Australia in 1963.

They occupied the building which had been Todmorden Post Office.

The premises are now offices

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Snowball, Ada Mary Ref S1218

[1882-1964] Born in Easingwold [8th August 1882].

She was the granddaughter of John Snowball, and (possibly) daughter of Thomas Snowball [b 1865] or illegitimate daughter of Annie Snowball.

Ada Mary was a domestic servant at 25 Lentil Field, Ovenden [1908].

She had an illegitimate daughter Nora Snowball [b Easingwold 1902] (father unknown).

Nora had an illegitimate daughter Valiera Snowball [b Easingwold 1920] (father unknown).

On 26th December 1908, Ada Mary married Frederick William Bull at St Paul's Church, King Cross.

Witnesses were: John George Snowball & Mary Law

Daughter Nora lived with her mother & stepfather, and married George Le Bourgeois from Jersey.

Frederick William was killed in World War I [26th December 1915].

Ada Mary died in Halifax [26th April 1964] (aged 81).

She was cremated at Park Wood Crematorium

Snowball, John Ref S1226

[1826-1893] Born in Stillington.

He was a farm labourer [1891].

Around 1858, he married Mary [1832-1???].

Mary was born in Newton-on-Ouse

Children:

Annie [b 1858] who was a dressmaker [1891]
Thomas [b 1865] who was a carter (farm) [1901]

They lived at Long Street, Easingwold, Yorkshire [1891, 1901].

Living with them [in 1891, 1901] was granddaughter Ada Mary Snowball (domestic servant 1901).

John died in Easingwold [Q4 1893] (aged 66)

Snowden, Charles Henry Ref S1156

[1873-1945] Son of George Snowden.

Born in Elland [5th October 1873].

He was a sieve maker [1896] / a machine minder (wood grinder) [1901] / incapacitated (blind) [1939].

The Yorkshire Evening Post [14th November 1896] reported

Charles Henry Snowden of Quebec Street, Elland and William Shaw, a labourer of Adelaide Street, Elland, were summoned for being found at the Barley Mow, Elland during the prohibited hours on Sunday 8th November 1896. Each defendant was fined 10s and costs 7/6d

In [Q1] 1898, he married Annie O'Brien [1875-1941] in Halifax.

Annie was born in Huddersfield [25th March 1875]

Children:

child who died young [before 1911]
Rose Ann [b 1899] who was a part-timer cop pointer (cotton spinning) [1911]
Charlotte [b 23rd September 1900] who was a worsted twister at Henry Illingworth & Sons at Pendleton Mill [1921], a blanket weaver [1939]
Kitty [b 1903] who was a worsted twister at Henry Illingworth & Sons at Pendleton Mill [1921]
John William [b 1906] who was a on oiler at Henry Illingworth & Sons at Pendleton Mill [1921]
Joseph Henry [b 1909]
Mary Alice [b 1910]
George Albert
Evelyn Irene [b 1915]
Mary Josephine [b 15th June 1916] who was a fire extinguisher packer [1939]

The family lived at

9 Commercial Street, Elland [1901]
18 Quebec Street, Elland [1911]
107 Charles Street, Elland [1921]
107 Oak Street, Elland [1939]

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Snowden, Corronetta Ref S513

[1860-1961] Or Coronetta.

Daughter of George Snowden.

Born in Doncaster.

She lived in Elland.

In 1878, she married (1) Abraham Dixon.

Abraham died in 1892 (aged 33).

In 1894, she married (2) Joseph Mallinson.

Joseph died in 1910 (aged 48).

In [Q4] 1912, she married (3) John Holgate.

In [Q4] 1924, she married (4) Sam Dodson [1869-1943].

On 25th September 1915, the Halifax Courier published an article about Corronetta's sons – Alonzo, Kalita, Everett, Roland, Albert, and Thomas - who were all on active service during World War I.

Corronetta died in 1961 (aged 100)

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Snowden, Frank Ref S1047

[1???-19??] He was landlord of the Fleece, Ripponden [1933-1938] / landlord of the Queen's Head, Halifax [1938-1948]

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Snowden, George Ref S828

[1832-1???] Born in East Stockwith, Lincolnshire.

He was a tailor [1861].

He married Charlotte [1833-1???].

Charlotte was born in West Stockwith, Lincolnshire

Children:

Ann Elizabeth [b 1854]

Hopkinson [b 1855]

Frederick [b 1857]

Abraham [b 1859]

Corronetta

They lived at 7 Swift's Buildings, Doncaster [1861]

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Snowden, George Albert Ref S1534

[1912-1942] Son of Charles Henry Snowden.

Born in Huddersfield.

He was employed by James Casson Limited / a Territorial.

On 27th August 1934, he married Lena Bull [1908-1991] at St Stephen's Church, Copley.

Child: daughter

They lived at 85 Oak Street, Elland.

During World War II, he served as a Trooper with the Queen's Own Yorkshire Dragoons.

He died 5th October 1942.

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Elland, and on the Memorial at Elland Working Men's Club

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Snowden, John Ref S1113

[1821-1884] Born at Beggarington.

He was an active Radical and Chartist.

In August 1842, he was present at a meeting in Haley Hill when the military charged the crowd. To get out of the way, he went on to fields owned by Jonathan Akroyd and – along with 17 others – was arrested and taken to Wakefield. He spent 7 days in the House of Correction there

Snowden, Kelita Ref S1230

[1877-1953] Son of Mr Snowden.

He married Louisa Thorpe [1875-1902].

Child: Walter

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Snowden, Michael Ref S1315

[1810-1870] Born in Halifax.

He was a general labourer [1851].

He married Sarah [1810-1???].

Sarah was born in Ireland / Scotland.
She was a broker [1851]

They lived at

2 Hainsworth's Yard, Pellon Lane [1851]
16 Upper Ramsden Yard, Gibbet Street [1871]

Living with them [in 1851] was Mary Crossley [b 1780] (widow on parish relief).

Michael died in Halifax [Q1 1870] (aged 60).

Living with the widowed Sarah [in 1871] was lodger Caroline Dixon.

In 1881, Sarah was living with Caroline Dixon & her niece Mary Alice Wilby at 16 Crossley Almshouses, Margaret Street.

Sarah died 15th May 1881 (aged 69) and was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot 3643]

Snowden, George Ref S1282

[1831-1???] Born in East Stockwith, Lincolnshire.

He was a tailor [1891].

In [Q4] 1852, he married Charlotte Hall [1832-1???] in Hull District.

Charlotte was born in West Butterwick, Lincolnshire

Children:

Hopkinson [b 1854] who was a shoe maker [1891]

Charles Henry
Kelita

The family lived at 27 Quebec Street, Elland [1891]

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Snowden, Robert Ref S1192

[16??-16??] He lived at Marsh Hall, Northowram

Snowden, Walter Ref S1458

[1898-1917] Son of Kelita Snowden.

Born in Elland [8th May 1898].

Baptised at Elland Parish Church [25th May 1898].

He lived with his aunt at 10 Charles Street, Elland.

He joined the Royal Navy [1913] and served in minesweepers, including the Impregnable [18th October 1913] and finally the M7A Pekin [8th May 1916].

During World War I, he transferred to the Army [1916] and served as a Private with the King's Own Scottish Borderers.

He was killed in action [26th October 1917].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Southgate Methodist Chapel, Elland

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Snowden, William Ref S1409

[16??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1683]

Snowden, William Ref S5240

[1849-18??] On 16th July 1849, he and Jonas Mitchell were found guilty of burglary at the house of John Rothera and stealing £20.

The death sentence was recorded against them, and the Judge added that the sentence would not be carried out, but they might expect to undergo a lengthened period of transportation – at the very least 18 years

Snowdon, C. A. Ref S1446

[19??-19??] He served in World War II.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial

Snowdrop Band Ref S1689

The Bridge End (Rastrick) Congregational Snowdrop Band at Bridge End Congregational Church, Rastrick is mentioned in 1911

Snydal Farm, Southowram Ref S2246

Higgin Lane. Aka Siddal Farm, Old Siddal Farm.

The property comprised 3 elements

Snydal farm
2 cottages – which were later converted into Snydal Cottage

Owners and tenants have included

#1 William Hebblethwaite [1848, 1851]
#2 George Jennings [1851]
William Hebblethwaite [April 1861 to 1881]
Joseph Greenwood [1891]
Isaac Kitson
James Ellis Knowles
Wainwright and Arthur Knowles [1948 to 1953]
Arthur Knowles [1953 to 1964]
Mr Shackleton [to 1973]
Kenneth Gill [1973-1986]

In 1848, a newspaper announced

SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE in SOUTHOWRAM
ONE-SIXTH part of all that farm known as Snydal or Siddal Farm situated in Southowram with all the buildings, homestead, gardens and ten closes of land being together 29DW. 1R. 8P. at present occupied by Mr. Wm. Hebblethwaite. Also ONE-SIXTH of all the COAL UNDER THE SAID Snydal or Siddal Farm which is computed to be about 16 days work of the Soft Bed Coal

In January 1854, a newspaper announced

Sale by Auction
One equal undivided third part or share in all that excellent FARM called Old Siddall otherwise the Old Snydale Farm situated in Southowram aforesaid, consisting of Farm House, Two Cottages, Barn, Stables, Two gardens and several closes of land called the Tenter Bank, the Back 'oth House field, the Mickle field, the Long Brow, the Clough Brow, the Upper Horse, the Lower Horse, the Round Ing, the Great Ing and the Ing. containing 19A. 1R. 0P. in the occupation of Mr. William Hebblethwaite and his undertenants

See Snydal

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Snydall, Ann Ref S1147

[15??-16??] In her will of 1638, she gave 20/- to have a sermon preached every year on St Peter's Day at Halifax Parish Church.

Snydle Farm, Southowram Ref S1468

Whitegate Top.

See Snydal

Soaper House, Coley Ref S648

Soaper House Lane. Aka Soper House. Owned by Samuel Hoile of Hoyle House, Lightcliffe. It passed to his younger son

Soar, Joseph Ref S1101

[18??-19??] Organist at Halifax Parish Church [1911-1915].

He left to become organist at St David's Cathedral

Sobriety Hall, Todmorden Ref S1202

Union Street. Opened 8th March 1851.

The Todmorden Musical Union practised here from 30th July 1856.

On 5th October 1862, a reading room was opened for the use of those workers affected by the Cotton Famine.

The Todmorden Mechanics' Institute was here from 1960, until they moved to The Strand.

See Independent Order of Rechabites Temperance Friendly Society and Wellington Road Baptists

Socialist Hall, Halifax Ref S1752

Recorded in 1905 at 2 Back Victoria Street

Society of Druids, Southowram Ref S2571

Recorded in 1879

Society of Dyers & Colourists Ref S1739

Bradford.

Formed in 1884.

Presidents of the Society have included:

Henry Ripley JP [1884]

Frederic Hungerford Bowman DSc FIC FRSE [1886]
James Sharp FIL FCS MSA FSSc [1888]
J. R. Armitage JP [1890]
Henry Sutcliffe [1891]
Robert Holliday [1893]
J. Whitaker [1895]
J. B. Moorhouse JP [1897]
H. Grandage [1899]
C. Dryfus PhD [1901]
C. R. Hindley JP [1903]
Sir Thomas Wardle JP [1905]
Sir William Henry Perkin LLD PhD DSc FRS [1907]
Professor Raphael Meldola FI FRS [1908]
The Right Hon Lord Cawley of Prestwich [1910]
George Douglas [1912]
Rufus D. Pullar JP [1914]
Alfred Ree PhD [1916]
Charles F. Cross FRS [1918]
Henry Sutcliffe Smith [1921]
The Right Hon Lord Moulton PC KCB GBE FRS [1920]

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Society of Goodfellowship Ref S2188

Aka Female Sociable Society

Society of Knights Templar, Halifax Ref S5440

Officers and Members have included

John Corrin Bell [President]
Keighley Walton [1809s]

Society of Weavers Ref S2177

Halifax friendly society established in 1752.

See Northern Counties Amalgamated Society of Weavers

Sod House Green, Ovenden Ref S156

House. In the 1730s, it was owned by George Ramsden of Jumples Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Sod, Sowerby Ref S1465

Also Sodd.

An area of Sowerby.

Recorded in the late 18th century

Soil Hill Ref S157

Aka Sol Hill, Swill Hill, and Swilling Hill. A hill – 1320 ft above sea-level – at Ogden, Halifax.

There were potteries and coal mining here from around 1600.

See Barms Hill Pottery, Old Gin Pit, Ovenden, Poor's Cottage and Soil Hill Pottery

Soil Hill Farm, Bradshaw Ref S2880

[17??-18??] Taylor and draper at Nelson Street, Halifax [1809]

Daniel Fielding

Sokald, J. Ref S3012

Sol Hill Ref S1091

Sole Mio Blanket Ref S724

A product – said to be the finest blanket in the world – which was produced by Moderna. The company was very protective of the design and the machinery which was used to manufacture the blanket

Solomon, Cecil Ref S38

[1897-1918] Son of Rose & Phillip Solomon.

By 1918, his father was dead and his mother lived in Blackpool

He was educated at Holy Trinity School.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders.

He was killed south of Valenciennes [25th October 1918] (aged 21).

He was buried at Maing Communal Cemetery Extension, France [Grave Ref A 13].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Solomon's Temple, Stansfield Ref S655

Near Underbank Hall, Hebden Bridge in the census records.

Owners & tenants have included

Titus Gaukroger [1861]
John Sutcliffe [1871]

Somerley, Halifax Ref S263

[19??-19??] Actor. He was one of the actors who played the character of Larry the Lamb on the BBC Children's Hour Toytown.

James Henry Howarth [1902]

Somerleyton, Baron Ref S691

Somerleyton, Lord Ref S675

Sir Francis Crossley was created the First Baronet – Lord Somerleyton – in 1863.

The title of Second Baronet and First Baron Somerleyton passed to his son, Sir Savile Brinton Crossley
The title of Second Baron passed to his son, Francis Savile Crossley
The title of Third Baron passed to his son, Savile William Francis Crossley
The title of Fourth Baron will pass to his son Hugh Crossley

Somers, Norman Ref S3004

He appeared in the film Never Look Back [1952].

In 1960, he and Alan Bracewell bought the Royal Hotel, Rishworth

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Somerscale's Charity Almshouses, Holmfield Ref S1751

School Lane. Recorded in 1905.

See Richard Somerscale's Charity

Somerscale, Richard Ref S945

[15??-1613] Or Somerscales, Sommerscales. Of Halifax.

He died 8th April 1613.

In his will, he established Richard Somerscale's Charity, leaving

all his lands in Halifax and Ovenden to the poor of the said towns for ever

after the death of his sister, Mrs John Holdsworth. He also left 40/- to John Holdsworth

for the term of his life

The epitaph on his memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Somerscale's: Richard Somerscale's Charity Ref S993

Established on 18th March 1622 under the will of Richard Somerscale who bequeathed the rents and profits from his land and property in Halifax & Ovenden to the poor of those districts.

See John William Calvert, Somerscale's Charity Almshouses and John Whitley

Somerscales, Thomas Ref S169

[1831-1877] Born in Halifax.

He was a clay miner [1849] / a shaft sinker [1877] / innkeeper at the Sun Inn, Brighouse [1877].

On 22nd December 1849, he married Eliza Furness at Elland Parish Church.

Eliza was the daughter of Moses Furness

Child: Sarah Ann [1850-1910] who married Harry Denevon

On Saturday 12th May 1877, Thomas was killed, as reported in the Huddersfield Chronicle (of 19th May)

Thomas was sinking a stone shaft at Lane Head, Brighouse. He was at the bottom of the shaft – at a depth of 20 yards – when he called up for a crow bar. John Edwards, the banksman, put crow bar into the tub and let it down the shaft. The bar fell through a hole in the tub and struck Thomas on the right side of his head, inflicting a severe wound. He was taken home and died at 17:30 the same day.
The Inquest heard that Thomas had previously been warned about the holes in the tub but replied
"It will do till Saturday"
A verdict of accidentally killed was returned

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Somerset House, Halifax Ref S162

Name given to Royds' House by J. H. S. Finlinson in 1898 because he had business interests in a paper mill in Somerset

Somerton, Rev Thomas Ref S125

[16??-1658] He was A farrier and blacksmith / minister at Rossendale [1653]. before becoming Curate at Todmorden [1653-1658]

Somerville, Dr William Ref S1300

[1869-19??] Born in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

He was a physician & surgeon in Brighouse [1901, 1911] / Partner in Wood & Somerville.

In 1915, he married Alice Maclean MB from Glasgow

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Somerville, William (Billy) Ref S793

[1898-1960] Aka Slim.

He was a well-known Halifax character of the 1950s.

Born in Kilmarnock, he came to Halifax when his father, Harry Somerville, became wool buyer for a local firm.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School. During World War I, he served as a Dispatch Rider with the Royal Army Service Corps in France.

He frequented the Savile Park and Skircoat Green area, where he could be seen doing odd jobs such as gardening and clearing snow. He often carried gardening shears and a bundle of tools. Children would run and hide when they saw him coming. It was said that his itinerant life-style developed after a motor cycle accident

Sonley, James Alfred Ref S635

[1889-1919] He lived at 6 Church Steps, Todmorden [1916].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the York & Lancaster Regiment and the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died 25th November 1919.

He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden [29th November 1919].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £110.

Administration was granted to Laura Ellen Law (widow).

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

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Sonley, W. Ref S2354

[18??-18??] Tailor at Todmorden

In November 1869, he had a bankruptcy annulled

Sons of Temperance Ref S337

A temperance society.

Recorded in 1915, when Abraham Smith was an officer in the Siddal Branch of the Society

Soothill ... Ref S862

The entries for people & families with the surname Soothill are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Soppitt, Henry Thomas Ref S1657

[1858-1899] Born in Bradford. In 1894, he moved to Halifax. He did much work on microscopic fungi in Halifax and published many articles on the subject.

He died 1st April 1899

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Sorsby & Company Ref S3104

Coal merchants and colliery agents established by J. H. Sorsby. They were at 17 Crossley Street, Halifax [1930] and Littleborough

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Sorsby, J. H. Ref S3103

[1???-19??] Proprietor of Sorsby & Company [1930]

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The Sothill / de Sothill Family Ref S922

See Helias son of Essolf de Sothill, Reginald son of Helias de Sothill, Sothill and The Soothill family

Sothill, Helias de Ref S919

[11??-11??]

See Helias son of Essolf de Sothill and Robert le Vavasour

Sothill, Henry Ref S1212

[14??-14??] Member of the Soothill family.

In 1469, William Fleming, Esq. conveyed Clifton Manor to Henry and John Sothill

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Sothill, John Ref S1221

[14??-14??] Member of the Soothill family.

In 1469, William Fleming, Esq. conveyed Clifton Manor to John and Henry Sothill

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Sothill, Reginald de Ref S921

[11??-12??] See Reginald son of Helias de Sothill

Sottenstall, William Ref S2280

[1800-1889] Or Sottanstall. Son of Sally & John Sottenstall.

He became Parish clerk of Sowerby.

He was a preacher and a bell-ringer at the Church.

He composed several peals.

On Saturday 12th October 1867, at St Paul's Church, Shipley, he performed a peal of 6,666 changes of Kent Treble Bob Major which he had composed. The peal took 4 hours, 27 minutes and 30 seconds to ring.

In 1867, he wrote a book about bell-ringing

Elements of Campanologia
or
An essay on the art of ringing

There is an original volume of the work at the Church.

He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby

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Sougholme, Shibden Ref S1096

Farm which was a part of the Shibden Hall Estate.

See Sough

Sour Milk Hall, Claremount Ref S709

Horley Green Road. House built about 1650. Dan Taylor was born here. It was used as a pub from the mid-19th century.

See Prospect, Halifax

Sourhall Ref S199

Area of Todmorden on the Bacup Road.

See Pighill, Walsden

Sourhall Isolation Hospital Ref S1029

The Todmorden & District Authorities Joint Hospital for Infectious Diseases. It stands 1,025 ft above sea level.

Following a smallpox epidemic in 1874, Peel Mill, Todmorden was converted into an isolation hospital for 16 inmates.

As smallpox became less common, patients with typhoid and diphtheria were admitted.

In 1895, it was listed as


16 beds
Medical Officer: C. W. Thorp
Patients engage and pay their own medical attendant
Master in Charge: Mr. C. Barritt
Patients: 13

Dr C. W. Thorp was physician here in [1895, 1905].

In 1907, the hospital was enlarged.

In 1949, the Sourhall Joint Hospital Committee was wound up and the buildings were converted to private housing

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Souter House, Wadsworth Ref S608

Or Souterhouse. Burlees Lane.

Farmstead with 17th century features.

It was formerly an inn.

The property was refronted and raised in the mid-18th century.

Owners and tenants have included

Thomas Cockcroft [1755]
John Riley

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South America Ref S2218

South Bank, Shibden Ref S578

The property is recorded as having 7 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

John Frederick Berry [1911]

South Bottomley Farm, Walsden Ref S152

South Clough Head, Warley Ref S1572

Workhouse Lane. House built around 1607 by Henry Murgatroyd.

Owners and tenants have included

James Murgatroyd [1624]

It is now 3 dwellings

South Cottage, Skircoat Ref S1474

House at the junction of Skircoat Moor Road and Skircoat Green Road

South Edge House, Hipperholme Ref S1372

Aka Southedge House.

Brighouse Road.

Originally a pair of late 18th century cottages

Owners and tenants have included

South End, Elland Ref S814

Area at the junction of Huddersfield Road and Catherine Street, opposite Elland Town Hall.

See Elland Gaol and South End School, Elland

South Field Farm, Shelf Ref S2424

South Lane. Built 1770.

Owners and tenants have included

Jesse Bland [1904]

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South Gate House, Halifax Ref S492

Ward's End.

Recorded in 1822, when James Edward Norris was a conveyancer here

South, George Ref S1308

[1881-1918] Son of Alice & Arthur South of Sandon, Buntingford, Hertfordshire.

He married Mary.

They lived at 21 Park Street, Brighouse.

He served in the South African Campaign.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 25th April 1918 (aged 37).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [Grave Ref 42-47 & 162]

South Grove, Halifax Ref S1046

South Hollingworth Farm, Walsden Ref S7550

The Farm had been in the Walton family over 300 years.

Owners and tenants have included

John Walton

William Walton

South Holme Farm, Southowram Ref S2913

Aka Southholme, Southolm, Southolme, and Sufholme.

A 42-acre part of the Shibden Hall estate.

The property is mentioned in Anne Lister's journals.

Owners and tenants have included

The Halifax Guardian [30th November 1918] advertised

South Holme Farm, Southowram
Sale by Auction on 17th December 1918 the Household Furniture for Representatives of the late Mr Joseph Pickles.
On Wednesday 11th December 1918, Sale by Auction of the Valuable Farm Stock, Vehicles, etc

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South House, Elland Ref S279

Built in 1???.

Owners and tenants have included

Luke Crossley

Later, it became the offices for Elland Urban District Council. The building was demolished in 19??

South Howcans, Ovenden Ref S717

See Howcans

South Ive House, Luddenden Ref S3701

North and South.

Edward Murgatroyd's family lived in the North and Henry Sutcliffe Murgatroyd's family in the South.

Owners and tenants have included

See Henry Sutcliffe Murgatroyd

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South Lodge, Rastrick Ref S1220

Rastrick Common. Built in 1879 by Fairless Barber for his Castle Hill Estate. The building used materials from an earlier house of 1659 built by Joshua Hanson and which had been demolished when the railway sidings were extended. The gable from the earlier house can still be seen

South Low Room Ref S425

The name for the cellars at the east end of the Piece Hall where yarn was sold. These were later known as the Serge Room

South Midgelden Farm, Todmorden Ref S1022

Bacup Road. Late 17th century house.

See Middle Midgelden Farm, Todmorden

South Place Ref S163

7th century house which stood on Southgate, Halifax.

It was later called the Corner House.

In 1643, when the Royalist General Mackworth occupied Halifax, he used the Corner House to hold Parliamentary prisoners, including Joseph Priestley.

At one time, Hanson & Son sold furniture, carpets and wallpaper here. The area was cleared in 1910 for the construction of the Arcade Royale

South Royde, Halifax Ref S3646

Lower Edge Road, Rastrick.

Arthur Donald Oates [1926]

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South Shields, Wadsworth Ref S788

Laithe-house built around 1820

South Strine Head, Wadsworth Ref S607

Cairn which marks the boundary of Wadsworth township

South View, Greetland Ref S226

Rochdale Road.

Terrace of 5 houses.

Stands between Greetland Liberal Club and the Church Hall of St Thomas's Church, Greetland

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South View, Rastrick Ref S1095

Semi-detached property built in 1909, by Ambrose & Edgar, sons of Sam Gledhill.

Edgar lived at No 14 until his death in 1968

South Ward, Halifax Ref S2826

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1866.

See John Herbert Lacy Baldwin, John Burdock, Thomas Collinson, Jabez Bunting Farrar, Robert Kerr, Mrs Miriam Lightowler, Wilkinson Pickles and Norman Frederick Smagg Winter

South Ward Working Men's Club, Halifax Ref S1592

Recorded in 1914, when they were at Adelaide Street.

Question: Is this the same as Halifax South Ward Club?

Southage's Ref S2108

Rastrick stone-mining company

They had a mine behind the Junction, Rastrick

Stone from the mine was used in the foundations of Blackpool Tower, and from flagstones at Buckingham Palace.

The company was started by Bentley & Smith in 1899.

At the start of the 20th century, it employed 150 miners.

In May 1917, Abraham Bentley, a delver, committed suicide here.

The business was sold to Marshalls in 1937.

It closed between 1939 and 1946.

It was the only stone mine to reopen after the war. It then operated in a small way with only 6 miners. It was the last working stone mine locally, and the longest operating mine getting Elland Flags anywhere. The mine finally closed in 1955

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Southcliffe House, Hebden Bridge Ref S759

Commercial Street. The house is dated 1813. The house and the attached Conservative Offices are listed

Southclyff, Robert de Ref S3617

[1???-14??] In 1435, John de Wethelay passed Mayroyd House, Hebden Bridge to Robert.

He married Unknown.

Child: John

Southcott, Joanna Ref S2890

[1750-1814] A religious prophetess from Devon. She was said to possess supernatural gifts and made prophecies which she wrote down in rhyme.

There were several local followers, including John Marshall Jowett and Samuel Jowett.

Some of her followers used Sion Congregational Church, Halifax

Southdale, Halifax Ref S906

Greenroyd Avenue, Skircoat Green.

Built in 1922.

Owners and tenants have included

Saville Greenwood

Southedge House, Hipperholme Ref S1215

See South Edge House

Southern, Herbert Ref S1181

[1895-1915] Son of William Henry Southern.

During World War I, he served as a Private with A Company 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 16th October 1915 (aged 20).

He was buried at Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium. [Grave Ref I E 6].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial.

His brother James Henry also died in the War

Southern, James Henry Ref S1383

[1881-1917] Son of William Henry Southern.

Born in Mixenden.

He lived at Penniwell Hill, Siddal.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed when the hospital was bombed [23rd January 1917].

He was buried at Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France [Grave Ref XI C 2].

He is remembered in the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

His brother Herbert also died in the War

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Southern's: R. Southern & Company Ref S1641

Recorded in 1951, when they were wagon builders in Brighouse, owned by John Illingworth

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Southern, Walter Ref S700

[1904-1940]

In [Q2] 1927, he married Ellen Mullins in Todmorden.

During World War II, he served as a Company Quartermaster Sergeant with the 9th Battalion The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire).

He died 21st December 1940 (aged 36).

He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at St Peter's Church, Walsden [Yard 2 472], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

In [Q3] 1943, Ellen married William Price in Manchester

They lived at Worth Village, Keighley.

Southern, William Henry Ref S1366

[1859-1917]

In [Q4] 1879, he married Kate [1861-1913] at Thorne.

Children:

They lived at Rastrick.

Sons James Henry & Herbert died in World War I

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Southey, Robert Ref S1652

[1774-1843] Poet and writer. He was a friend of Coleridge and Wordsworth. In 1813, he became Poet Laureate. In 1813, he wrote Life of Nelson Charlotte wrote to him in March 1837, asking for advice about her plans to become a writer. He replied saying that he thought that it was not a woman's work.

See Hartley Coleridge

Southfield Ref S333

One of the areas of common land around Halifax Parish Church in the 14th century. Others were Blackledge-Ing, Hall-Ing, Sydel-Ing, Northfield, Netherfield. Southfield lay to the south-west of the church.

The road to the area – South Field Gate – became Suffelds-Lane, and then Southgate

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Southfield, Halifax Ref S286

Stafford Road.

Aka Southfield Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

William Henry Wayman [1902]
A nurses' home [1950s]

A signboard [2014] indicates that the property is to be developed

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Southfield, Hebden Bridge Ref S448

Built in 1812 by John Sutcliffe

Southfield Lodge, Mytholmroyd Ref S208

Southgate Café, Halifax Ref S3106

See Aldam's Café, Halifax

Southgate Chambers, Halifax Ref S3143

Southgate.

Owners and tenants have included

#3 The Yorkshire Daily Observer [1905]
#7 Southowram Stone Company Limited [1905]
#7 Howden Clough Collieries Company Limited [1905]
#7 Halifax Room & Power Office [1905]
Halifax & District Creditors' Association [1917]
J. S. Lees & Company [1915, 1920]
Jennings Academy, Halifax [1936]
Oxford Café, Halifax [1936]
Halifax Business Exchange [1936]

Southgate Reformers, Elland Ref S6531

A group of Methodists at Elland.

In 1871, there was a split in the group over a question of total abstinence.

Around 1875, a group of strict temperance Methodists parted company with the Methodists at Elland Wesley, and established the Temperance Methodist Chapel

Southgrain Farm, Dulesgate Ref S5730

Aka Pastures.

There were drift coal mines on the land.

Owners and tenants have included

Samuel Lord [17??]
Henry Lord [1808, 1818]

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Southholme, Shibden Ref S474

See South Holme Farm, Southowram

Southolme, Shibden Ref S583

See South Holme Farm, Southowram

Southowram Ref S164

District of Calderdale immediately to the east of Halifax.

See: Northowram / Ouram / Property for sale at Southowram [1844] / Southowram's Quarries, Delves & Mines / Hemingway

Southowram & Elland Light Railway Ref S1981

Plans are recorded in 1901.

See Holmfield & Southowram Light Railway

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Southowram Annual Subscription Concert Ref S270

Held in the early 19th century at various inns in the district, including Pack Horse [1825], Malt Shovel [1826], and Whitehall Inn

Southowram Board of Guardians Ref S838

Recorded in 1917, when John William Whiteley was Secretary

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

Thomas Naylor, Brookfoot [1869]
James Hebblethwaite, Marsh Lane, Northowram? [1869]
James Farrar, Southowram [1869]

Southowram Brass Band Ref S3134

See Joe Harry Radley, Southowram Prize Band and Southowram Subscription Band

Southowram Club & Institute Ref S2164

Built by George Aspinall.

Opened in 1896.

Working Men's Club recorded in 1905 at Towngate when W. Crossland was Secretary.

In 1917, Albert Edward Marshall was secretary.

In 19??, the old building was partly demolished and a single-storey extension built on the northern end.

It became Southowram Social Club

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Southowram Co-Op Ref S1907

Branch number 19 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in November 1871 at Mount Pleasant, Southowram. It stood at 1 Law Lane, at the corner of Cain Lane.

Recorded in 1936

Southowram Coal Club Ref S9410

Southowram Coal Company Limited Ref S2095

They had offices at 2 Cow Green, Halifax. The company was registered in February 1873

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Southowram Community Centre Ref S3429

Off Law Lane.

The building was a Nursery School in the 1950s.

It was used as a Community Centre in the 1980s and today.

From 2007 until they disbanded in 2010, The Southowram Methodists met in the Southowram Community Centre

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Southowram constables Ref S2598

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Southowram

See Southowram Police Station

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Southowram Cow Club Ref S1688

Recorded in 1854, when a newspaper report [Saturday 29th April 1854] announced

Presentation of a Memorial
The members of the Southowram Cow Club met on Monday last at the Cock & Bottle Inn, Southowram, to discharge an act of gratitude to their respected president Isaac Thwaite, Esq. by presenting him with a beautiful silver inkstand bearing the inscription

Presented by members of the Southowram Cow Club to Isaac Thwaite their esteemed president [April] 24th 1854

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Southowram Cricket Club Ref S1483

Formed in 1977 by a group of players who met at the Cock & Bottle, Bank Top.

Their grounds are on a former Milking Hill Quarries and landfill site in Ashday Lane.

See St Anne's Cricket Club

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Southowram Drum & Fife Band Ref S1685

Recorded on 2nd December 1882, when the Brighouse News announced

The Southowram Drum & Fife Band make their first appearance in public on 9th December at the Church School, Southowram in connection with the Temperance Society.
The band now number 27 and the Bandmaster is Mr J. Quinn of Halifax

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Southowram Economic Stores Ref S25

Towngate. A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited.

Opened in 19??.

Stood at the top of Providence Buildings.

Closed in 19??

Southowram Floral & Horticultural Society Ref S2181

Established in the mid-19th century. They held their first show at the Malt Shovel in 1856

Southowram Hall Ref S4010

Southowram Hall Estate is recorded in 1604, when Henry Hemingway bought Ireland Farm.

Southowram Hall is mentioned as a fictitious location in the BBC TV series Last Tango in Halifax [2012] written by Sally Wainwright.

The exterior shots of the hall were filmed at Bramall Hall, Cheshire.

Mention of Godley Lane and Cunnery Wood in the dialogue suggests that Shibden Hall may have been in Ms Wainwright's mind

See Owram Hall, Shibden

Southowram-Holmfield Light Railway Ref S99

Southowram Home Guard Ref S200

See Home Guard

Southowram Library Ref S1152

Law Lane, Southowram.

Opened 0n 7th October 1920.

Recorded in 1929, when it was only open on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

See Bank Top Library, Southowram

Southowram Literary Society Ref S1588

Recorded on 20th January 1914, when Rev Ballantyne Baker presided over a meeting of the Society at Southowram Club & Institute

Southowram Local Board Ref S1019

See Local Board and Samuel Marshall

Southowram Male Voice Glee Union Ref S3611

See Ernest Hargreaves Westwood

Southowram, Manor of Ref S915

Was a part of the Manor of Elland. John Lacy acquired the Manor by his marriage to Margaret de Eland.

Thomas Whitley bought a part of the Manor in the early 17th century.

In 1671, Toby Barraclough mentions the Manor in his will.

William Greame was Lord of the Manor [18th century]. Through his marriage to Frances Greame, John Ingram became Lord of the Manor.

In 1813, John Rawson sold the Manor. Christopher Rawson bought it back for 1,000 guineas and became Lord of the Manor.

Captain Outhwaite was Lord of the Manor of Southowram [1917].

The Manor of Cromwellbottom was a sub-manor within and parcel of the Manor of Southowram.

See Edward Nelson Alexander, Robert Allenson, Cromwellbottom and Charles Radcliffe

Southowram Mechanics' Institute Ref S1989

A Mechanics' Institute founded in 1857. The meetings were held at St Anne's schoolroom.

In 1861, the Mechanics' Institution is recorded at Law Lane.

See Wilfred Bancroft

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Southowram Nursery School Ref S3449

Off Law Lane. Built around 1938.

Recorded around 1952 as a Reception Class for Withinfields Junior & Infants' School.

The building was used by the Methodists [2007-2010].

The building is now Southowram Community Centre

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Southowram Overseers of the Poor Ref S3397

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Southowram

Southowram Parish Church Ref S821

Southowram Police Station Ref S2161

A police house is recorded at the Southowram end of the junction of Law Lane and Pinnar Lane.

See Southowram Police Constables

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Southowram Post Office Ref S2709

Recorded in 1861, when John Fox was postmaster.

Recorded in 1881, when Ellis Fawcett was postmaster.

Recorded in 1905 at 30 Towngate. It was then at the same address as the business run by Harold Feather, newsagent and tobacconist.

It later moved to Law Lane.

See Bank Top Post Office, Southowram

Southowram Prize Band Ref S1151

Formed in 1901.

In 1923, the band won a special prize for cornet playing at the Crystal Palace, London. It was said to be one of the best bands in Calderdale in the early 20th century.

Closed on account of the expense of running the band [1938]

Southowram School Board Ref S786

School Board set up in 18??.

See Charles Farrar, John Tatham Morton and Charles Sykes Sunderland

Southowram Social Club Ref S2903

Towngate. Formerly Southowram Club & Institute

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Southowram stocks Ref S861

The village stocks were situated just below the Pack Horse Inn in Cain Lane.

There are records of their use in the mid-19th century.

They were last used to punish two 70-year-old men who were accused of gambling.

When Cain Lane was being widened in 1931, the stocks were discovered. They had been lost for over 30 years.

In the 1970s, they were moved to Towngate.

See Aminadab Gaskin

Southowram Stone Company Limited Ref S2200

Quarry owner and stone merchant at West Lane, Southowram [1905]. Their registered office was at 7 Southgate Chambers, Halifax [1905]

Southowram Subscription Band Ref S1143

Recorded in September 1871, when they played in the Queensbury contest.

Recorded in May 1922, when they played in the Belle Vue May contest.

Recorded in February 1928, when a clock was presented to Walter Thomas Knowles at the Southowram Subscription Board Band Room in West Lane, Southowram. He had acquired the Band Room and had been President of the Band.

Disbanded in 19??

Southowram Surveyor of the Highways Ref S5740

Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Southowram included:

Joseph Womersley [1835]
Robert Ramsden [1835]

Southowram Urban District Council Ref S742

Recorded in 1894 & 1908.

On 30th October 1900, a meeting of ratepayers, chaired by Councillor Joseph Shedeur Hartley, voted to be incorporated into Halifax Borough, rather than into Brighouse Borough.

See Beacon Hill, Samuel Marshall and Urban District Council

Southowram War Memorial Trust Ref S267

See Southowram War Memorial

Southowram Ward, Halifax Ref S2827

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1866.

See George Barker, Adam Battinson and Joseph Henry Stephenson

Southowram Wellington Ref S1470

Southowram Workhouse Ref S1145

Ashday Lane.

Recorded in 1758. It served the Skircoat area of Halifax.

It accommodated 60 inmates [1777].

In 1841, James Drake was farming here.

In 1881, the Old Workhouse was occupied by 2 families

See Prospect House, Southowram

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Southwart, Enoch Ref S5500

[18??-19??] He was a Deacon at Blackley Baptist Chapel. In 1911, he was recorded as a Past Deacon

Southwell ... Ref S186

The entries for people & families with the surname Southwell are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Southwell & Stephen Ref S1254

Medical partnership at Riverside, Todmorden [1935-1940], and at Cross Brook, Todmorden [1942].

Partners included Dr Vincent Southwell and Dr Thomas Cowley Stephen.

See Southwell, Stephen & Stephen

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Southwell, Stephen & Stephen Ref S1266

Medical partnership at Riverside, Todmorden [1925-1930].

Partners included Dr Vincent Southwell, Dr Thomas Cowley Stephen, and Dr John Stephen.

See Southwell & Stephen

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Southwood End, Halifax Ref S1272

Entries beginning Sowerby ... and The Sowerby ... are gathered together in a separate Sidetrack.

Joseph Thorp [1869, 1873]
Robert Whitworth [1901, 1911]

Southwood House, Halifax Ref S1206

Birdcage Lane.

In 1987, the Freemasons sold Freemasons' Hall, Halifax and moved to Southwood House

Southworth, Mr Ref S1738

[18??-1???] He became a partner with Frederick Laxton when Robinson & Laxton was dissolved

Sowden ... Ref S278

The entries for people & families with the surname Sowden are gathered together in the SideTrack.

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

Sowden's: W. J. J. & S. Sowden Ref S2609

Worsted spinners at Bailiff Bridge Mill [1837-1841].

Partners included brothers William Sowden, Joseph Sowden, Jonas Sowden, and Samuel Sowden (Jnr).

Their machinery was advertised for sale in 1837.

In January 1841, the partnership was declared bankrupt

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Sowerby ... Ref S20

Sowerby Bridge ... Ref S3655

Entries beginning Sowerby Bridge ... and The Sowerby Bridge ... are gathered together in a separate Sidetrack.

Sowerby, Francis Robert Ref S247

[1820-1885] Born in Bristol.

The family came to Halifax when he was 26.

He was the stepson of William Milner. He and his brother, John Edwin Sowerby, carried on Milner's publishing business as Milner & Sowerby.

In 1861, he published an improved edition of Walker's Dictionary.

He was a Captain in the 4th Yorkshire West Riding Rifle Volunteers.

He was promoted from Supernumerary-Lieutenant to Lieutenant of the 4th Yorkshire West Riding Rifle Volunteers [10th May 1861].

He was described as

a good linguist, social, generous and careless

In 1849, he married Isabella Barbara Nixon [1830-1878] in Halifax.

Isabella Barbara came from Bristol

Children:

Francis Milner [1851] who died in infancy
Reginald John
Philip Edwin Nixon [1855-1889] who was educated at Gonville & Caius College Cambridge
Winifred Edith [b 1861]
Mary Isabel [b 1863]
Lucy Ada [b 1865] who married [1891] George Cameron Norman of Bromley, Kent

They lived at

Rhodes Street, Halifax, where his stepfather died [1850]
Hollins, Warley [1861 with his brother]
Bowers Hall, Barkisland [1889]

He died at Bowers Hall. There is a memorial to him in Christ Church, Barkisland

See Buzzer & Whistle Nuisance [1873]

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Sowerby, John Edwin Ref S357

[1822-1898] Born in Bristol.

He was the stepson of William Milner.

He and his brother, Francis Robert Sowerby, carried on Milner's publishing business as Milner & Sowerby.

He was a publican [1861].

He was described as

stern and careful

In 1848, he married Eliza Howell [1822-1???] from Chepstow, in Chepstow.

Children:

Mary Milner [b 1849]
Eliza Sophia [b 1852]
Alice Isabella [b 1854]
John Francis [b 1858]
Rosa Georgina [b 1862] who married Mr Travers

They lived at

Near the Chapel, Warley, Halifax [1851]
Hollins, Warley [1861 with his brother]
The Grange, Warley
Green Hayes, Halifax [1871, 1898]

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1898.

In 1901, after her husband's death, Eliza, her 2 unmarried daughters, son John Francis, and Mrs Rose Travers [widow], were living on their own means as boarders with William Robinson and his family at 20 Kensington Crescent, Kensington, London

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Sowerby, Reginald John Ref S483

[1854-1922] Son of Francis Robert Sowerby.

He became head of Milner & Company when his father and uncle died.

He was a Major in the Rifle Volunteers. He was in command at Halifax Drill Hall [until 1916].

He married Amelia Jane Taylor [1855-1935].

They lived at

Reginald John died at Oak Mount [8th May 1922].

He was the last of the Sowerby line.

Amelia died Q3 1935 (aged 80).

The couple were buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard [M 4]

Sowerbyshire Ref S955

Aka Hardwick.

Part of the Manor of Wakefield, Sowerbyshire was the medieval name for the valley of the River Calder, and the townships therein.

In 1169-70, the following townships were listed as being in Sowerbyshire:

The list ended "etc" but it is not clear which other townships were included.

In a trial in the Dutchy Chamber, 6 Elizabeth I (1539), the same townships were given as being in the liberty of Sowerbyshire.

From 1433, onward the Wakefield Manor Court held a court in Sowerby as well as in Halifax.

See Forest of Sowerbyshire, Essolf, Hamelin, 5th Earl, Helias son of Essolf, and Jordan son of Essolf

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Sowerbyshire, Forest of Ref S956

The Forest of Sowerbyshire was a Royal Chase, and is said to have been granted by Henry I to Earl Warenne in 1116.

The Forest included the area around Sowerby, Erringden and the modern Soyland. Over time it was released for farmland. Erringden Park was enclosed probably before 1260 and dispaled in 1449.

Above Sowerby was Bell House, where the forester lived, and the house was so called because he rang a bell to call the deer to be fed.

In the 19th century the groundworks of a Norman castle were still visible above Sowerby.

See Sowerby Ramble and Geppe de Dene

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Sowood Ref S173

Village to the south of Halifax, in the parish of Stainland.

The name may be derived from south and wood or from Sow Wood on account of swine that roamed the woods there.

The name Saw-Wood is recorded in 1865

Sowood & Sykes Ref S3084

Cabinet makers, upholsterers and polishers at Stump Cross and 159 Claremount Road [1920]

Sowood Community Centre Ref S1837

Established in 19?? in the former Sowood Green Provided School, Stainland

Sowood Green Ref S78

Area of Halifax, south of Stainland and Holywell Green

Sowood House, Hipperholme Ref S384

Aka Sawood House

Question: Is this the same place as Sawood, Lightcliffe?

The house stands at the junction of Coley Road / Soaper House Lane / the Brighouse-Denholme Gate Turnpike

H-plan house built around 1631 by Grace and John Whitley. It is dated JWG - SA - 1631.

It was the home of the Whitley family before they moved to Rookes Hall.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Around 1968, it was restored by Frank Drury. During the restoration, workmen rediscovered a screaming skull behind a chimney breast

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Sowood, Jennings Ref S1322

[1868-1915] Born in Halifax.

He was a silk dresser [1895] / an insurance agent [1901] / licensee at the Royal Hotel, Halifax [13th June 1906, 1915].

In 1895, he married Annie Eliza Chadwick [1870-1935] in Halifax.

Annie Eliza was the daughter of James Chadwick

They had no children.

They lived at 50 Pear Street, Halifax [1901].

Living with them [in 1901] was Annie Eliza's brother Wright Chadwick.

Jennings died at 4 Haddon Avenue, St Alban's Road [8th February 1915].

Annie died at 22 Pulmans Yard, Skircoat Green [2nd June 1935].

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [Grave Ref: 501-G] with brother-in-law Wright Chadwick

Sowood Mechanics' Institute, Stainland Ref S2056

Recorded in 1905

See Stainland Mechanics' Institute

Sowood Reading Room Ref S3566

Opened on Saturday, 18th March 1882, by Mayor Whitley.

It superseded an earlier reading room which had been held in rented premises since 1876.

Built by subscription. The cost was £569 7/3d.

There were 71 members including

Charles Smithies, secretary & treasurer

Sowter, Joshua Ref S2695

[18??-1???] Of Halifax. Recorded in February 1867, when he was a partner in the Derby & Derbyshire Banking Company

Soyland Ref S174

District of Calderdale west of Sowerby Bridge.

See Population, Parish statistics, Lumb Brook and Slitheroe Bridge, Rishworth

Soyland Board of Guardians Ref S841