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MacArthur, John
[18??-18??] He was in business as a bookseller, newsagent and circulating library at 25 Gaol Lane [1845]

Macarthy, William
[18??-18??] He married Jane de Levante


Jane was the daughter of William de Levante [later Deville]. Jane had a sister, Emily Deville who married Mr Clifton
 

In 1851, the couple established a theatre at the Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden. Jane appeared in productions at the theatre

Macaulay, Abraham Firth
[1775-1823] Son of Thomas Macaulay.

Born 23rd September 1775.

Baptised at Scalby near Scarborough [1st October 1775].

Many of the family were surgeons.

He lived at Slead Hall, Brighouse. He was a member of Bridge End Congregational Church, Brighouse.

He married Mary Ann Redfearn

Children:

  1. George Gibson
  2. Francis Edwin
  3. Arthur Frederick
  4. son
  5. Charles Harold

Macaulay, Arthur Frederick
[1818-1855] Youngest son of Abraham Firth Macaulay.

He was a staff surgeon in the Turkish contingent. On 7th September 1855, he died of dysentery at Buyukdere

Macaulay, Aulay
[1867-1920] Son of Francis Edwin Macaulay.

Born in Queensbury.

He was a solicitor [1891].

He lived at 23 Savile Road, Halifax [1920].

He died at Slead House, Harrogate

Macaulay, Charles Harold
[1809-1869] Son of Abraham Firth Macaulay.

He was a physician and surgeon at Park Street, Brighouse.

He succeeded to the practice of the Fryer family.

He was Medical Officer for Rastrick [1845].

He lived at Rastrick [1845, 1851].

On 14th August 1849, he married Ann Atheston at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Madelaine [b 1851]
  2. Laura Ann

The family lived at Woodhouse, Rastrick

Macaulay, Donald Alfred R.
[1902-1982] Born in Halifax [25 Jun 1902].

In 1932, he married Frances Mary Cleeves, in Marylebone, London.

Children:

  1. Edward K [b 1933]
  2. Ian H [b 1936]

The family lived at Aulay House, Luddendenfoot.

He died in Staincliffe, Lancashire

Macaulay, Donald Joseph
[1862-1921] Physician and surgeon at Halifax [1895].

He had a surgery at Queens Road and lived at Ben-Becula, Hopwood Lane / Vincent Street [1905]

In [Q1] 1901, he married Edith Kingston, daughter of Alfred Ramsden, in Halifax.

He died in Halifax [8th March 1921].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £24,738 6/4d

Macaulay, Francis Edwin
[1809-1862] Son of Abraham Firth Macaulay.

Attorney. He and his brother George Gibson Macaulay practised in Halifax in the 1830s. They were at Broad Street [1834] and 7 Wade Street [1837]

He was a partner in Stocks & Macaulay [1845]. He was one of a number of attorneys who were

commissioned for taking acknowledgements of deeds executed by married women

He was at 14 Ward's End, Halifax [1845] and The Square, Halifax [1850]

In 1839, he married Sarah, daughter of Charles Gleadhall, in Pontefract.

Children:

  1. Francis
  2. Charles [b 1842]
  3. Anne [b 1844]
  4. Archibald [b 1846]
  5. Elizabeth G [b 1847]

The family lived at

Macaulay, Francis Edwin
[1840-1890] Or Edwin.

Son of Francis Edwin Macaulay.

Born in Halifax.

He was a student of medicine, lodging in St Pancras, London [1861] / a surgeon & apothecary, landowner, URCS England & SA London [1871] / a surgeon [1874] / a general medical practitioner, FRCS Emp, LSO Lond [1881]

In 1865, he married Agnes Mary Jane Fawthrop [1843-1???] from Queensbury, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Aulay
  2. Philip [b 1873] who was a medical student [1891]
  3. Edwin
  4. Maud [b 1879]

The family lived at

In 1871, his wife and son Aulay were living with her parents, grandmother and sister in Southport

Macaulay, George Gibson
[1808-18??] Attorney.

Son of Abraham Firth Macaulay.

He and his brother Francis Edwin Macaulay practised in Halifax in the 1830s. They were at Broad Street [1834].

He never married.

Macaulay, George Gibson
[1897-1940] Born in Thirsk. Cricketer. He played for Todmorden [1938]

Macaulay, Laura Ann
[1851-1946] Daughter of Charles Harold Macaulay.

In 1872, she married Farquhar Forbes-Robertson

They lived at Slead Hall, Brighouse. In the 1890s, she made alterations to the house.

She had several bore-holes dug to search for stone beds on the estate. These were leased to the Camm Brothers and John Farrar & Sons.

She sold the property to Albert Clifford Robinson

She died in Cheltenham [14th December 1946].

Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £23,096 15/6d

Macaulay, Peter T.
[1851-1917] Middle name: Tarbert or Tarbet.

Born in Ayrshire, Scotland.

He was a member of Halifax Mechanics' Institute and

was much in the library-room

In April 1865, he was charged with stealing several volumes from the library.

He died in Bradford

Macaulay, Thomas
[17??-1???] Of Huddersfield.

In 1773, he married Ann Firth.


Ann was the daughter of
Abraham Firth
 

Children:

  1. Anne who married Richard Johnson Daventry Ashworth
  2. Abraham Firth

This brought Slead Hall into the Macaulay family

Macauley, Edwin
[1878-1960] Of Savile Place.

Son of Francis Edwin Macauley.

He was a surgeon [1906].

On 4th December 1906, he married Beatrice Whitaker at St James's Church, Halifax.


Beatrice was the daughter of Joseph Whitaker
 

The family lived at Cheltenham [1920]

Macdonald, Rev Colin
[19??-] Vicar at St Mark's Parish Church, Siddal [2013]

Macdonald, Rev Donald
[18??-19??] Minister of Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1907]

MacDonald, J. Ramsay
[1866-1937] MP.

Chairman of the Independent Labour Party.

On 6th February 1909, he addressed a meeting at Todmorden Town Hall

Macdonald, James
[18??-19??] Methodist Minister in Todmorden [1820]

Macdonalds Limited (Manchester)
Teeth specialists at 14 Southgate, Halifax [1905]

MacDougall, Henry Hale
[1852-1924] In 1905, he married Constance Ellen Rawson.

In 1905, he assumed the name Rawson by Royal Licence, becoming Henry Hale MacDougall-Rawson.

He died at Mill House, Sowerby.

He and his wife were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby: Henry Hale MacDougall [16th July 1924]; Constance Ellen [18th February 1925]

Mace, Rev Alban Bodley
[1886-1916] BA.

His surname is also recorded as Bodley-Mace.

Born in Havercroft, Yorkshire.

He trained at Wells before becoming Deacon at Lightcliffe [1910], Curate at the Parish Church of St James, Brighouse [1915], and Chaplain to the Forces [1915].

In 1911, he was a boarder with Miss Mary Waring [aged 56] at Crow Nest Cottages, Lightcliffe.

During World War I, he served with the Allied Expeditionary Force and was killed in action during the Salonika campaign [3rd October 1916].

He was buried at the Struma Military Cemetery, Greece [II H 1].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Brighouse Parish Church

A memorial window was installed for him on the north wall of the Parish Church of St James, Brighouse

MacGregor, J. W.
[18??-191?] He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

MacGregor, Thomas
[1917-1945] He was educated at Sunnyside School / employed by F. Smith & Company / a Territorial.

He lived at 20 Mayfield Terrace, Halifax.

During World War II, he was called-up, and he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment.

He died of wounds [22nd April 1945] (aged 28).

He was buried at Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma [27 B 12].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Machen, Joseph Henry
[1894-19??] Born in Todmorden.

He was caretaker at Holy Trinity School.

In [Q2] 1920, he married Althea Alice Alexander [1892-1950] in Todmorden.

Children:

  1. Kenneth Alexander

The family lived at Halifax [1916].

Althea Alice died in Halifax [Q2 1950].

In [Q1] 1954, a Joseph Henry Machen married Lucy Saunders in Lichfield

Machen, Kenneth Alexander
[1921-1944] Son of Joseph Henry Machen

Born in Todmorden.

He was educated at Holy Trinity School / a member of Holy Trinity Church, Choir & Scouts.

During World War II, he enlisted [1940], and served as a Driver with the Royal Army Service Corps.

He served in Italy and was invalided home.

He died in Shelf Sanatorium [1st November 1944] (aged 23).

He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Machill, Joseph
[18??-18??] Of Rastrick.

In March 1837, he qualified at the Apothecaries' Hall

Machin, Robert
[1893-1916] Son of Mrs Hannah Machin of 50 Commercial Street, Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Border Regiment.

He died 30th November 1916 (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 7C], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Machine Tool Makers

Machpelah Bar, Hebden Bridge
Toll gate built in 18??

Machpelah, Hebden Bridge
A block of weavers' cottages – Numbers 2 to 16 – and a fustian warehouse.

The property was built by Richard Fawcett as workrooms and accommodation for fustian cutters.

The workroom in the gable end has two rows of 14 and 15 weavers' windows to allow light on the workers.

Machpelah Yard stands behind the block.

In 1803, Dr John Fawcett bought the land on which it was built and gave it the name Machpelah – the name of the cave which was used as a burial place by Abraham in Genesis – as it was to be Fawcett's burial place.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Machpelah House stands next door

See Machpelah Mill, Hebden Bridge

Machpelah House, Hebden Bridge
House dated 1842. The name is from the Hebrew name Machpelah which was given to the adjacent land where the Machpelah Works were built

Owners and tenants have included

Macilwaine, Charles
[1853-1???] Born in Leeds.

He was a coal miner [1881].

In [Q2] 1875, he married Jane Shepherd [1856-1???] in Halifax.


Jane was born in Brighouse
 

Children:

  1. Emma [b 1876]
  2. Laura [b 1878]
  3. Shepherd [b 1880]

The family lived at Clifton Road, Hartshead-cum-Clifton [1881].

Living with them [in 1881] were niece Ellen Shepherd [aged 7] and boarder John Ellis [aged 15] (apprentice to coal miner) 

Macilwaine, Charlie
[18??-1???] Aka Cheerful Charlie. He was the pinder and bellman for Clifton

MacIntyre, James
[18??-1916]

He married T. W.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 17th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 23rd July 1916.

He was buried at Serre Road Cemetery No.2, France [XXVI M 8].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

His widow subsequently married Mr Newall.

They lived at 356 Burnley Road, Todmorden

Mack, Alexander
[1877-1964] Born in Barnsley.

Headmaster of St Mary's Church of England School, Luddendenfoot [15th April 1901-31st December 1908].

He died in Bridlington

Mack, Rev E. Ide
[18??-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1901-1911]. He started a Scout troop for Brighouse boys. In 1910, he wrote of history of St Martin's Church, Brighouse entitled Brighouse Church History [1830-1909]

Mack, Rev H. B.
[18??-19??] Vicar of St John the Evangelist, West Vale. In 1925, he was appointed rector of Willey with Barrow

Mackay, Rev Archibald
[19??-19??] He was rector at Rylstone, near Skipton. before becoming Fourth Vicar of All Saints' Church, Salterhebble [1937-1947]. In 1947, he moved on to Banstead, Winchester

Mackay, Rev David
[19??-] Minister at Blackley Particular Baptist Church [1997-2000]

MacKay, R. J.
[18??-19??] Physician and surgeon.

He lived at Hill Crest, Stafford Road, Halifax [1905]

Mackays
Retail clothing which opened in the former Brighouse Co-operative Stores, King Street in 19??.

In 200?, it was rebranded as M&Co

MacKean, Rev J. F.
[19??-19??] He was Vicar of the Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Luddendenfoot. In 1949, he was appointed to Weare in the Bristol Diocese

Mackenzie, Christopher Rawson
[18??-19??] Son of Colonel F. F. Mackenzie.

In 1919?, he married Helen Lucy Oakes from Exeter

Mackenzie, Colonel Frederick F.
[1849-1934] His mother was the daughter of the Hon. H. Legge.

He was Commandant – commanding the 5th Lancashire Fusiliers - in the South African War.

He was Chairman of Broadmoor and on the council of Holloway Sanatorium.

He married Ella, youngest daughter of Christopher Rawson.

Children:

  1. Christopher Rawson

He died in Steyning, Sussex [Q3 1834] (aged 85) 

Mackenzie, Henry Alan
[18??-19??] Paper manufacturer at Sowerby Bridge.

He lived at Rockville, Stainland [1905]

Mackenzie, Rev J. G.
[18??-19??] MA, BD.

Minister at Holywell Green Congregational Church. He left in 1917 and moved to Wolverhampton

Mackenzie, Wallace
[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor [1934].

He qualified in June 1929

Mackereth Opticians
Opticians established around 1910 by W. Richardson & Son at North Parade, Halifax.

In the 1930s, Willie Wadsworth bought the practice and moved to Regent Street, Halifax.

In 1949, George Gutsell bought the practice.

In 1961, Alan Mackereth joined the practice and became a partner in 1965.

In 1975, they acquired the practice of Mr Leach of Queens Road and merged this with the Regent Street practice.

In 1976, George Gutsell retired.

In 1997, they merged with Whitaker's Opticians

Mackey, James Henry
[18??-19??] He was sentenced for [unknown offences].

In November 1909, whilst under police escort from Halifax to Wakefield Jail, the party were changing trains at Brighouse Station when Mackey slipped from his handcuffs and escaped.

He was recaptured some weeks later and served his sentence at Wakefield

Mackie & Company
Halifax printers.

They were at 23 Waterhouse Street, Halifax [1927].

Partners included John C. Mackie

Mackie, Henry
[1856-1???] Son of Peter Mackie, labourer.

Born in County Mayo, Ireland.

He was a labourer of Halifax [1880] / a stone mason's labourer [1881, 1891] / a mason's labourer [1901].

In 1880, he married Bridget [1858-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Bridget, of Northowram, was the daughter of Anthony Callaghan, labourer, and widow of Mr Lawless
 

Children:

  1. Peter [b 1882]
  2. John [b 1884] who was a mason's labourer [1901]
  3. Thomas [b 1885] who was a carpet printer [1901]
  4. James H [b 1887]
  5. Robert [b 1889]
  6. Leonard Mackie
  7. Leonard [b 1892]

The family lived at

  • 9 Range Lane, Northowram [1881]
  • 4 Hatters Fold, Halifax [1891, 1901]

Bridget died in Halifax [Q1 1894] (aged 36)  In 1901, the widowed Henry (labourer) was a boarder at a lodging house run by Thomas Flanagan at Chapel Fold, Halifax

Mackie, J.
[1???-1???] Tailor and draper. Recorded in 1881 at 9 Horton Street, Halifax

Mackie, John C.
[18??-19??] Partner in Mackie & Company.

He lived at 10 Stafford Parade, Skircoat [1905]

Mackie, Leonard
[1893-1917] Son of Henry Mackie.

Born in Halifax.

He was a lodger at a lodging house run by John Mead at 21 King Street, Halifax [1911] / employed by fish merchant J. H. Jagger in Halifax Market / a reservist having joined the Army when a youth.

In 1915, he married Hilda Evans in Halifax.

They lived at 23 King Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and served as a Gunner with 46 Battery Royal Field Artillery.

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

He was buried at Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery, Belgium [II D 2].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial

Mackintosh, Eric Donald
[1906-1978] CBE, JP, DL.

Third son of John Mackintosh.

He was Educated at Halifax New School, and Manchester University. He joined the family business – John Mackintosh & Sons Limited – in 1925. He became Managing Director [1929] and Chairman [1965]. He was Chairman of A. J. Caley & Son [1935]. He became Joint Deputy Chairman of Rowntree Mackintosh Limited [1969].

During World War II, he was Director of the Cocoa, Chocolate & Confectionery division of the Ministry of Food.

He was Deputy Lieutenant and High Sheriff of Norfolk.

In 1928, he married Gwendolyn France.

Children:

  1. son
  2. son
  3. daughter

He lived at Acre Mead, Halifax.

He was found dead outside a block of flats in Mayfair, London

Mackintosh, Harold Vincent
[1891-1964] The Rt. Hon, Lord Mackintosh of Halifax, First Viscount Mackintosh of Halifax.

Eldest son of John Mackintosh

Mackintosh, I.
[19??-19??] Director of Rowntree-Mackintosh of York [1977]

Mackintosh, James Edward
[1870-19??] Son of Joseph Mackintosh.

Born in Halifax.

He was a Methodist New Connexion minister in Dewsbury [1901] / a United Methodist Minister in Ashton-under-Lyme [1911] / later in Derby.

In 1895, he married Grace Ellen Costello [1869-1929] from London, at St Saviour, Southwark.

Children:

  1. Jessie [b 1898]

The family lived at

  • Dewsbury [1901]
  • Ashton-under-Lyme [1911]

Mackintosh, James William
[18??-191?]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Durham Light Infantry.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Mackintosh, John
[1833-1897] Born in Hyde, Cheshire.

He was a Manager with Bowman Brothers.

He and his son, William, established the business which became William Mackintosh & Company.

In [Q3] 1855, he married Sarah Bates [1865-1869] in Ashton under Lyne.

Children:

  1. Alice Ann [b 1856]
  2. William
  3. George Harry [1865-1869] who died aged 4 years & 3 months
  4. Sarah Maria [b 1870]
  5. Ethel Helena [b 1873]

John died 9th November 1897 (aged 64).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £8,270 11/10d.

Sarah died 2nd February 1902 (aged 70).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 1256] along with Sarah's sister Alice Bates

Mackintosh, John
[1868-1920] The Toffee King. He was originally a silk worker and then went to work in a cotton mill.

In 1890, he left the cotton mill and went into partnership with his wife Violet to open a pastry cook's shop in King Cross Street. They went on to found the Mackintosh family's world-famous confectionery business

Mackintosh, John
[1921-1980] OBE, BEM.

Son of Harold Vincent Mackintosh.

Born 7th October 1921.

He was educated at Bedales School and Trinity College USA.

He served in the RAOC [1941-1947].

In 1964, he succeeded his father to become 2nd Viscount Mackintosh of Halifax.

He was a Director of the family business – John Mackintosh & Sons Limited – for 26 years.

On 6th December 1946, he married (1) Bronda Fibiger.


Bronda was the daughter of Louis John Fibiger of South Shields
 

Children:

  1. daughter
  2. daughter

The marriage was dissolved in 1956.

On 30th August 1956, he married (2) Gwynneth Charlesworth [19??-2007].


Gwynneth was the daughter of Charles Henry Gledhill of Halifax
 

Children:

  1. John Clive
  2. son

He lived at Barford, Norwich

He died 2nd November 1980

Mackintosh, John Clive
[1958-1???] Son of Harold Vincent Mackintosh by his second wife.

Born 9th September 1958.

In 1980, he succeeded to the title of 3rd Viscount Mackintosh of Halifax.

On 10th June 1982, he married (1) Elizabeth Lakin.

Children:

  1. Thomas Harold George [b 1985]
  2. George John Frank [b 1988]

The couple divorced in 1994.

On 12th June 1995, he married (2) Claire Jane.


Claire Jane was the daughter of Stanislaw Nowak, and former wife of Charles Wishart
 

Children:

  1. Violet Krystyna Jane [b 2000]

Mackintosh, John Douglas Victor
[1897-1981] Second son of John Mackintosh.

In 1919, he married Marjorie Evelyn King.


Marjorie Evelyn was the daughter of Thomas King
 

Children:

  1. Douglas Graham [1924-1925] who died aged 13 months
  2. Gordon
  3. Peter
  4. Martin

The family lived at The Grange, Halifax.

Douglas Graham were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell with his grandparents

Mackintosh's: John Mackintosh & Sons Limited
Confectionery company founded in Halifax in 1890 by John Mackintosh and his wife, Violet.

See Charles Bancroft, John Mackintosh & Sons Limited Memorial, Law Quarry, Southowram, Longley Farm, Norland and Herbert Webster

Mackintosh, Joseph
[1840-1891] Born in Hyde, Cheshire. His father, William H. Mackintosh [1808-1???], whose forebears came from Inverness, had settled in Ashton-under-Lyme.

He was a a cotton worker in Ashton-under-Lyme [1861] and a cotton spinner overlooker in Halifax [1871]

In 1865, he married Mary Jane, daughter of Henry Burgess.

Children:

  1. Robert who died in infancy
  2. John
  3. James Edward
  4. Ada [b 1876]
  5. Florence [b 1878]
  6. Harriet [b 1880]
  7. daughter
  8. daughter

In November 1868, the family moved to Halifax where Joseph became a foreman at Bowman Brothers, where his brother John was a manager.

The family became members at Salem New Connexion Chapel.

Around 1891, When the family business moved to the Hanson Lane / Queens Road area, the family moved to the daughter church, St Andrew's Methodist Chapel, Queens Road.

Mary Jane was a teacher at Queens Road Methodist New Connexion Sunday School.

The family lived at

  • Woodfield House, Halifax [1868]
  • Old Lane, Northowram [1871]
  • 21 Rose Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 131 Queens Road, Halifax [1891]
  • 29 Craven Terrace, Halifax [1901]

In 1911, the widowed Mary Jane and daughter Florence were living with her sister Miriam Sellers

Mackintosh, M. A.
[18??-19??] Medical practitioner in Halifax [1895]

Mackintosh Memorial Homes
Albert Promenade. 12 cottages, a matron's cottage, and an assembly hall built by Harold Vincent Mackintosh and the Mackintosh family. The building was designed by W. B. Walton, of Blackpool. The homes were for married couples aged over 60, and ex-employees of Mackintosh, and members of the congregation of Queens Road United Methodist Church, who had a joint income of between £1 and £2 per week. The homes were opened by J. H. Whitley on 1st January 1925.

The Mackintosh Homes for pensioners opened in 1968.

People recorded at the Homes include

Mackintosh, William
[1861-1891] Son of John Mackintosh.

Born in Ashton.

He and his father established William Mackintosh & Company.

He died 3rd October 1891 (aged 30).

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 1256]

Mackintosh's: William Mackintosh & Company
Manufacturers of worsted coatings, serges and vicuña. Established in 1887 by John Mackintosh and his son William. In 1895, they employed around 50 workers. In 1905, they were at Craven Edge Mills, Halifax

Mackley, Cecil Owen
[1903-1961] Son of William Owen Mackley.

Born in Ipswich.

He was educated at St John's College Oxford, and taught at Kingswood School, Bath before becoming Deputy Headmaster at Heath Grammar School [1950s].

He was a Methodist Preacher.

He lived at

  • 44 Abbey Walk South, Halifax [1936]
  • Bright View, Manor Heath Road, Halifax [1961]

Mackley, William Owen
[1873-19??] Born in London.

In 1900, he married Jane Field [1876-19??] in Greenwich.

Children:

  1. Reginald Joseph William [b 1902]
  2. Cecil Owen
  3. Dorothy Emma [b 1910]

The family lived at The Relief Station, Shearbridge Road, Bradford [1911]

Mackrell & Exley
Engineers, millwrights and ironfounders at Union Foundry, Elland [1874]

Mackrell, Clifford
[1898-1917] Son of Samuel Mackrell.

Born in Halifax.

He was a carpet loom creeler [1911] / employed by Woodall Nicholson & Company Limited.

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1916], and served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Ypres [16th October 1917].

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [82-85 & 162A], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Lee Mount

Mackrell, Herbert
[1880-1943] Son of James Mackrell.

Born in Elland.

He was an engineer.

In [Q1] 1909, he married Sarah Kitchen in Halifax.


Sarah was the daughter of Cooper Kitchen
 

They had no children.

They lived at

  • Mayfield, Elland [1911]
  • Lane End, Elland

Herbert died 31st March 1943 (aged 63).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £22,390 8/-.

Probate was granted to his widow Sarah and Alan Lumb.

He was buried at Elland Cemetery

Mackrell's: J. Mackrell & Company
Engineers and iron founders at Union Foundry, Elland [1905].

See James Mackrell

Mackrell, James
[1835-1907] Born 21st April 1835.

He was an engineer and iron founder / Chairman of Elland Council.

On 2nd March 1861, he married Delia Magson at Halifax Parish Church.


Delia was born in Sowerby Bridge [3rd August 1837], the daughter of
Henry Magson
 

Children:

  1. Lewis
  2. Hannah [1863-1928] who married Samuel Lumb
  3. Elizabeth Ellen [1866-1902]
  4. Louisa [1868-1873]
  5. Herbert

The family lived at Fern Place, Elland [1905, 1907].

James died 1st October 1907.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £28,634 15/5d.

Probate was granted to his widow Delia, sons Lewis & Herbert Mackrell, and Samuel Magson.

Delia died 5th May 1925.

Members of the family were buried at Elland Cemetery.

See Elland Town Hall and J. Mackrell & Company

Mackrell, Joseph
[18??-1???] Of Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Emily Shaw who married Harry Farrar

Mackrell, Lewis
[1861-1934] Son of James Mackrell.

Born 13th May 1861.

In 1909, he presented the clock to Elland Town Hall.

He lived at Lane End, Elland.

He died 14th September 1934 Probate records show that he left effects valued at £37,278 3/5d.

Probate was granted to brother Herbert, John Wilson (chartered accountant), and Alan Lumb

Mackrell, Samuel
[1871-1950] Born in Halifax.

He was a carpet loom overlooker [1893] / a carpet weaver overlooker [1901].

Later, the family had a drapery business at 5-7 Ovenden Road, Halifax.

In [Q2] 1893, he married Edna Robinson [1874-1935] in Halifax.


Edna was born in Lower Broughton
 

Children:

  1. Phyllis [b 1896] who was a blouse machinist [1911]
  2. Clifford
  3. Wilfred [b 1901]

The family lived at

  • 24 North Castle Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 3 Buxton Street, Halifax [1911]
  • 5-7 Ovenden Road, Halifax [1917]

Mackriel, Sam
[1887-1918] Born in Todmorden.

On 14th July 1907, he married Emily Miles [1886-1970] at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone Children:

  1. John [1907-1989]
  2. Elizabeth [1909-2003]
  3. Will [1912-1993]

They lived at 20 Pitt Street, Todmorden.

During World War I, he enlisted [1st June 1915], and served with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was medically discharged with Pulmonary TB [21st June 1916]; A severe bout of pneumonia [1911] had contributed to the TB.

He died in Todmorden [1918].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Mackrill, John
[18??-18??] Card maker at Mount Street, Halifax [1850]

Mackrill, Lewis
[1818-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was innkeeper at the King's Head, Halifax [1861] / (possibly) landlord of the Lord Nelson, Halifax [1864, 1871, 1874].

He married Elizabeth [1819-1???].

Children:

  1. James [b 1840] who was a woolsorter [1861]
  2. Samuel [b 1848] who was a plumber [1861]
  3. Sarah [b 1850] who married William Gledhill

Living with them at the King's Head in 1861 were boarders Japheth Allen [aged 36] (mason), Robert Sherburn [aged 25] (mason) and George Turner [aged 59] (mason's labourer) 

Mackrill, Percy A.
[1???-19??] A footballer with Halifax Town.

He was landlord of the Globe, Halifax [1931-1949]

Mackworth, Francis
[16??-16??] Of Normanton, Rutland.

He was a Royalist commander during the Civil War and was Major General to the Earl of Newcastle. In 1642, he went to Holland to recruit men for the Royalist cause.

After the Siege of Bradford, he was ordered to occupy Halifax with a part of the Royalist army from Bradford.

In 1643, he was in charge of the forces which attacked Heptonstall.

Sergeant-Major General Sir Francis Mackworth was in command of the forces which occupied Halifax township until 28th January 1644 when they marched out of the district, ending local involvement in the Civil War.

See The Hollins, Warley and Capture Of Wakefield

Maclean, Ian A. D.
[19??-19??] Only son of A. H. H. Maclean of London.

He lived at Ashday Hall, Southowram and The Gables, Halifax. He was Vice-President of the Halifax Building Society [1957] / President [1961-1973] / Chairman [1973-1974]

In 1937, he married Diana Futvoye from Matlock.

Children: twin sons

Maclean, John Futvoye
[19??-19??] Younger twin son of Ian A. D. Maclean.

In 1976?, he married Susan Rebecca Banks from Worcestershire

Maclean, Lowry Druce
[19??-19??] Elder twin son of I. A. D. Maclean.

In 1967, he married Frances Anne Crawford of North Carolina in Charlottesville, Virginia

Maclean, Sibella
[17??-1830] In February 1820, she met Anne Lister at York and they became devoted friends. The ladies visited London on several occasions

Maclise, Daniel
[1806-1870] RA.

Son of a Scottish leatherworker.

Born in Cork, Ireland.

Edward Middleton Barry brought Maclise in to oversee the execution of the carvings on Halifax Town Hall – notably that of Asia – which John Thomas died before completing.

He painted one of three scenes – representing episodes from the life of King Alfred – which Sir Savile Brinton Crossley offered to Halifax Corporation to commemorate the coronation of George V [1911]. The other 2 paintings were by John Calcott Horsley [1817-1903].

Maclise also painted a 10 ft by 7 ft depiction of Chivalry of the time of Henry VIII. This was also loaned by Sir Savile Brinton Crossley in 1911. Its present whereabouts are unknown.

He painted murals for the English Houses of Lords

MacManus, Arthur
[1889-1927] Scottish trade unionist and politician. He stood unsuccessfully as the Socialist Labour Party candidate in the Election for MP for Halifax [1918]

Macmillan, Maurice Victor
[1921-1984] Son of Harold Macmillan, Prime Minister [1957-1963].

He was Conservative MP for Halifax [1955-1964].

Like his father, he was Chairman of the family's Macmillan publishing house.

When he was made a peer in 1984, he chose the courtesy title Viscount Macmillan of Ovenden

MacNab, Mr
[18??-1???] Recorded in June 1867, when he was Medical Officer for Hipperholme district

MacQuiban, Rev Tim
[19??-19??] Minister at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden [1987]

Macrete
The name of a non-skid, concrete, road surface produced by Brookes. The publicity claimed that
No horse slipped, no vehicle skidded, and no gritting was needed

MacRobert, Peter Carmichael
[18??-19??] MB, CM.

Physician and surgeon at Todmorden [1905]

Macvie, Dr Andrew Jameson
[1887-1949] MB, ChB (Edin).

In 1913, he married Sara Gladys Emma Hoyle in Halifax.


Sara Gladys Emma was the daughter of
Dr George Hoyle
 

They had no children.

He took over his father-in-law's practice at Burleigh House, Elland.

He died 17th June 1949 (aged 62).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £30,280 18/8d.

Probate was granted to his widow Sara Gladys Emma & Joe Aspinall (company secretary).

Sara Gladys Emma died 4th October 1968 (aged 82).

The couple were buried at Elland Cemetery

MacVine, John William
[1856-1928] Son of William McVine.

Born in London.

He was a medical practitioner in Halifax [1895]

It is thought that he changed his name from McVine to MacVine after disagreement over his father's second marriage to Margaret McVine

Mad Rat
[18??-19??] A well-known character who sold havercake in Brighouse

Madden, Dominic
[1903-1944] Or Dominick.

Son of Kate & John Madden.

He was a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Sowerby Bridge / a member of Friendly Working Men's Club, Sowerby Bridge / employed by W. Parker, butcher.

In [Q2] 1930, he married Jessie Brearley in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Brian [b 1934]
  2. Terry [b 1940]
  3. John [b 1943]

They lived at 7 Kingsley Avenue, Sowerby Bridge.

During World War II, he served as a Stoker 1st Class Royal Navy aboard the minesweeper HMS Hussar.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died [28th July 1944] (aged 41).

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [90 1], and on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Madden, Dominick
[1894-1973] DCM.

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was landlord of the Friendly Inn, Warley [1944-1951] / the Peacock Inn, Warley [1951-1958].

In [Q4] 1914, he married Rose Mary Doyle [1893-1981] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Catherine Mary [1915-1988] who never married

During World War I, he enlisted when he was 20 years old [1914], and he served as a Sergeant with the West Riding Regiment.

He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal [30th October 1918]. The citation reads


He took command of his platoon when the officer and serjeant had been wounded and led them forward under heavy machine gun fire to attack a farm from which the enemy was holding up our advance. He captured the strong point in spite of casualties, and enabled the line to advance. He displayed qualities of a high order of ability and leadership, and his example of courage and coolness under fire inspired the men he was leading.

He captured 12 prisoners and 2 guns in July last

 

Dominick died 13th June 1973 (aged 79).

Rose Mary died 13th April 1981 (aged 87).

Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

Madden, Max
[1941-] Maxwell Francis Madden. Labour MP for Sowerby [1974-1979]

Maddock, George
[1878-1939] Born in Halifax.

He was an architect / partner with J. F. Walsh in Walsh & Maddock / a governor of the Royal Halifax Infirmary.

On 30th April 1919, he married Alice Marion Fox at St Paul's, King Cross.


Alice Marion was the daughter of Charles Edward Fox
 

See Charles Edward Fox

Maddocks, Joseph
[1695-1769] Of Cold Blow, near Dublin.

There is a memorial to him in Halifax Parish Church

Maddocks, Canon Morris Arthur
[1878-1953] MA.

Born in Canterbury [2nd December 1877].

He was Curate at Christ Church, Pellon [1900], and served at Leeds and Dewsbury before becoming Vicar of Elland [1917-1943].

He was made an Honorary Canon of Wakefield Cathedral [1940].

He was Vicar of Kirkburton [1943-1953]

He retired in October 1953 and died a week later on his way to his retirement in Surrey [17th October 1953].

He was buried at Elland Cemetery

Madeira Electric Lighting Company Limited
Recorded in 1905, when their registered office was at 6 Barum Top, Halifax

Madeley, George William
[1850-1905] Born in Birmingham.

He was a leather merchant [1879].

On 19th February 1879, he married Susey Maria Tillotson in Halifax.


Susey Maria was the daughter of
Samuel Bold Tillotson
 

Children:

  1. child
  2. child

William George died in Sparkhill [7th January 1905].

Susey Maria died in Moseley, Birmingham [18th February 1928].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £6,353 9/2d to his brother-in-law John William Tillotson

Madeley, Rev Mark K.
[19??-] DipHE, BA, AVCM. Vicar of Coley [2000]

Maden & Hoyle
Cotton spinners and manufacturers formed by Caleb Hoyle and Henry Maden. In 1869, they bought Derdale Mill, Todmorden. In May 1878, their workers were on strike.

When Maden died, his son carried on the business until March 1895 when Hoyle took over as sole owner.

In 1904, Hoyle bought Hollins Mill, Walsden.

See Caleb Hoyle [1923] Limited and Millwood

Maden, Henry
[18??-1890] A partner in Maden & Hoyle.

Uncle of Sarah Maden Hodson

Maden, Rev James
[18??-18??] He served at Macclesfield before becoming Minister of Shore Baptist Church, Todmorden [1868]

Maden, Thomas
[1865-1908] Born in Water, Rossendale.

He moved to Todmorden [1883]. He studied dentistry in America. He established business as a dentist. He practised at Patmos, Todmorden [1891].

He was Master of the Prudence Lodge [219] of Freemasons.

In 1897, he married Emma Harrison [1869-1939], born in Walsden, in Haslingden, Lancashire.

Children:

  1. twins Clara (known as Claire) [1898-1981] who married Mr Coutanche and had 2 daughters (Joan and Peggy) 
  2. Hannah (known as Annie) [1898-1942]
  3. Tom [1902-1973]

The family lived at Dental Villa, Todmorden [1908].

He died at Dental Villa, Todmorden [27th January 1908].

He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden [30th January 1908]. After his death, his wife continued business at the same address.

Widow Emma and daughter Clara and Hannah all died in Brighton.

See Alfred Newall

Maden, Tom
[1902-1973] Son of Thomas Maden.

He was educated at the Royal Masonic School, Bushey [1913-1918].

In 1925, he married (1) Margaret (Peggy) Reddall in Barnet.

Children:

  1. Jean

In 1941, he married (2) Joan Boyer Distin in Devon.

Children:

  1. Sally
  2. Jill
  3. Tom

After settling in Devon he ran his own market garden business. He also worked in advertising, sales and printing.

He had a life-long love of the theatre. During the 1920s & 30s, he appeared in various touring stage and concert productions. He also played viola in the London Palladium concert band supporting acts like the Crazy Gang.

After World War II, he became keenly involved in amateur operatic and dramatics production, also playing leading roles. He was especially proud of the first amateur production of Worm's Eye View written by R. F. Delderfield. He was actively involved in the building of the Salterton Playhouse for the Budleigh Salterton Drama Club where a plaque has been installed in his memory.

During the 1950s & 60s, he was a prominent member of the Exmouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce, and was chairman of both the Exmouth and Honiton Constituency Liberal Associations

Mael, William
[17??-18??] Landlord of the Sun Inn, Halifax [1807].

He married Unknown [17??-1807].

His wife died 4th October 1807

Magazines

Magee, James
[1842-1???] Born in Portadown, Ireland.

He was a tailor [1871].

Around 1869, he married Mary Ann [1834-1???].


Mary Ann [née Quinn] was born in Llanidloes, Montgomery, Wales, and widow of Alfred Roberts

She had 3 children by her first marriage:

  1. Elizabeth (Roberts) [b 1855] who was a machinist [1871]
  2. Thomas Edmund (Roberts) [b 1859] who was an office boy [1871]
  3. James (Roberts) [b 1865]
 

Children:

  1. Edward (Magee) [b 1869]

The whole family lived at 8 Cow Green, Halifax [1871]

Magee, Peter
[1770-18??] He had 8 wives and 31 children, including William by his 8th wife [b 1806]

Magee, William
[185?-1???] 27th son and 31st child of Peter Magee by his 8th wife.

William is mentioned in baptismal records at Pellon Lane when he was baptised on 30th May 1856

Mageen, Thomas J.
[18??-19??]

He married Mary Ann [18??-1???].


 

Children:

  1. Thomas James
  2. William

The family lived at Halifax.

Sons Thomas James & William served and died in World War II

Mageen, Thomas James
[1918-1940] Son of Thomas J. Mageen.

He was educated at St Joseph's Catholic School, Claremount.

He lived at 74 Ovenden Way, Halifax. He enlisted [1934].

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with 4 Battery 2 A.A. Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died in the Battle of France [23rd May 1940] (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Dunkirk Memorial, France [13], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church.

His brother William also died in the War

Mageen, William
[1920-1944] Son of Thomas J. Mageen.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.

He died 15th May 1944 (aged 24).

He was buried at Kohima War Cemetery, India [5 K 18].

His brother Thomas James also died in the War

Magennis, James Joseph
[1919-1986] VC.

Born in Belfast.

He was the only native of Northern Ireland to receive the Victoria Cross for service in World War II.

He died in Halifax

Mager, George William
[1887-19??]

Born in Halifax.

He was a cloth presser [1911].

In [Q3] 1909, he married Rebecca Stott in Halifax.


Rebecca was the daughter of
Luke Stott
 

Children:

  1. Avery Wynn [b 1910]

In 1911, the family were living at Holywell Green with Rebecca's family

Mager, Robert
[18??-1???] He was a labourer [1875].

In [Q2] 1841, he married Elizabeth Brighton [1820-1???] in Boston, Lincolnshire.


Elizabeth was born in Walpole St Peter, Norfolk.

She was a shopkeeper [1871]

 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth Ann [1847-1904] who was a woollen burler [1871] & married Edwin Shaw
  2. Henry [b 1853] who was a rag sorter [1871]
  3. Abigail [b 1855] who was a woollen burler [1871] & married Edwin Shaw
  4. Charles [b 1859] who was a woollen piecer [1871]
  5. Joseph [b 1862]

The family lived at Broad Carr, Elland [1871]

Magistrates' Office, Halifax
Southgate.

Stood on the corner at the junction of Ward's End and Horton Street

a small and incommodious building

Magna
The name of non-slip setts produced by Brookes

Magna Via
A name given to part of the Wakefield Gate route as it enters Halifax from the east.

In the Transactions of the Halifax Antiquarian Society for 2000, Donald Haigh indicates that this should properly be Alta Via, and attributes the source of the error to a mis-reading by John Lister.

See Dark Lane

Magnier, Alphonse Ernest
[1833-1878] MA.

Born in France. He was a British citizen [1861].

He was Professor of Languages at 1 Harrison Road, Halifax [1862, 1874].

An advertisement for the business on 27th January 1862 announced


Monsieur A. Magnier M.A. (University of France) Professor of Greek, Latin, French, German, Italian and Spanish will resume his Lessons on Monday 29th inst. at No. 1, Harrison Road, Halifax
 

By 1880, A. Poiré had taken over the business.

In 1860, he married Jane Bell [1835-1884] from Eccleshall, in Halifax.

The family lived at 44 Horsefair, Doncaster [1861]

Magson, Ernest
[1898-1918] Son of Ada & John Henry Magson of 145 Lister Lane, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment).

He died 27th September 1918 (aged 20).

He was buried at Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery, France [I F 12]

Magson, George
[1842-1???] Son of Samuel Magson.

Born in Ovenden.

He was an engine tenter [1863].

On 25th July 1863, he married Ellen Greenwood [1840-1896] in Halifax


Ellen was born in Hebden
 

Children:

  1. Tom [1865-1930] who was a boiler maker & married [1892] Elizabeth Ann Connelly [1864-1903] from Southowram
  2. John Henry
  3. Sam [1869-1872]
  4. Lily Ann [1872-1954] who never married

The children were born in Halifax

Magson, Henry
[1???-18??]

He married Hannah.

Children:

  1. George [b 1829]
  2. James [b 1829]
  3. John [b 1833]
  4. Samuel [b 1836]
  5. Delia [1837-1925] who married James Mackrell

The family lived at Sowerby Street, Sowerby Street [1841]

Magson, Henry
[1864-1930] Ladies' and gentlemen's tailor.

He worked for Paul Greenwood & Son before setting up business on his own at 99 Pellon Lane, Halifax.

Recorded in 1912, when the business was described as

Contractors to the Admiralty &c

On 12th January 1884, he married Lucy Shore [18??-19??] at All Souls' Church, Halifax.

Henry died 15th May 1930

Magson House Farm, Luddendenfoot
Owners and tenants have included

Magson House, Halifax
Southgate. Owners and tenants have included

Magson House, Luddendenfoot
Magson House Road / Naylor Lane. 16th / 17th century house.

There are 2 inscriptions TJCC on the building.

The original house was almost entirely demolished, and a new house built in 1852.

Owners and tenants have included

See Magson surname

Magson, James
[18??-1???] He was a beer retailer at 38 King Cross Street, Halifax [1880]


Question: Does anyone know which beerhouse this may have been?

 

Magson, James
[1845-1922] Son of Samuel Magson.

Born in Ovenden.

He was a carpet weaver [1870].

On 16th April 1870, he married Jane Whitaker [1847-1911] in Halifax.


Jane was born in Bradford
 

Children:

  1. Hannah Jane [1870-1941] who married [1894] George Greenwood [1871-1935] (confectioner) from Halifax
  2. John [b 1875]
  3. Emily [1885-1961] who married [1936] Walter Taylor

The children were born in Halifax.

The couple died in Halifax: Jane [6th December 1911]; James [27th August 1922]

Magson, John
[17??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1751]

Magson, John Broadbent
[1847-1916] Son of Samuel Magson

In [Q1] 1868, he married Sarah Ann Pickard [1846-1923] in Halifax.

John died 8th November 1916 (aged 69).

Sarah Ann died 16th August 1923 (aged 77) 

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 3399]

Magson, John Henry
[18??-1???]

In [Q4] 1866, he married Sarah Maria Flather in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Eliza Jane [1863-1864]
  2. Sarah Ann [1870-1871]
  3. Emily [1874-1875]
  4. Arthur [1876-1877]

The family lived at Siddal.

The children were buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Magson, John Henry
[1867-1933] Son of George Magson.

He was a twister [1897].

On 7th August 1897, he married Ada Wolstenholme [1877-1848] in Halifax.


Ada was born in Dronfield
 

Children:

  1. child

The couple died in Halifax: John Henry [@in Halifax]. Ada [8th December 1848]

Magson, Joseph
[1814-1902] Son of Samuel Magson.

He was

He married Ellen [1841-1884].

Children:

  1. Fred [1865-1871]

Joseph and Ellen went to live in the USA.

They both died at New Britain, Connecticut.

There is a memorial to members of the family at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel

Magson, Mr
[1???-18??] Around 1870, he ran a private school in Halifax

Magson, Samuel
[1816-1878] Son of Grace Magson from Luddenden; father unknown.

Born in Warley [21st May 1816].

On 8th November 1841, he married Hannah Eastwood [1822-1912] in Halifax.


Hannah was born in Ovenden
 

Children:

  1. George
  2. James
  3. Thomas [1846-1852]
  4. Jane [1848-1926] who married (1) Abraham Ambler and (2) Joseph Holland
  5. Abraham [1850-1897] who was a cotton piecer & married Eunice Binns [1853-1928] from Warley
  6. Fanny [1852-1912] who married John Thomas
  7. Samuel
  8. Emma [1855-1925] who married (1) Thomas Bishop and (2) Robert Jacobs
  9. William Henry

The children were born in Ovenden

Magson, Samuel
[1817-1868] Of West End, Sowerby Bridge.

He married Fanny [1819-1881].

Children:

  1. Joseph

Members of the family were buried at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel

Magson, Samuel
[1819-1878]

In [Q2] 1840, he married Grace Broadbent [1815-1887] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. John Broadbent
  2. Albert [1852-1857]

Samuel died 22nd September 1878 (aged 59).

Grace died 25th August 1887 (aged 72).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 3399]

Magson, Samuel
[1836-1???] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

In [Q4] 1863, he married Ann Waddington [1841-19??] in Halifax.


Ann was born in Sowerby Bridge
 

Children:

  1. Ada Louisa [b 1869]
  2. son
  3. Walter

The family lived at Highcroft, Albert Promenade, Halifax [1911]

Magson, Samuel
[1854-1909] Son of Samuel Magson.

Born in Ovenden.

He was a cart driver [1874] / landlord of the New Street Hotel, Pellon [1891, 1901].

On 28th March 1874, he married (1) Elizabeth Wilkinson [1854-1887] at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.


Elizabeth was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. James [1875-1896] who was a plasterer
  2. Martha Hannah [1877-1888]
  3. Morris [1879-1900] who was a worsted doffer

The children were born in Ovenden.

Elizabeth died in Halifax [5th March 1887].

On 11th December 1887, he married (2) Ellen Murgatroyd [1851-1906] in Halifax.


Ellen was born in Ovenden
 

Ellen died in Halifax [9th June 1906].

She was buried at Christ Church, Pellon

Magson, Walter
[1884-1918] Son of Samuel Magson.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School / a wool merchant in partnership with his brother.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/28th Battalion London Regiment (Artists' Rifles).

He died 27th September 1918 (aged 34).

He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [10], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School

Magson, William Henry
[1861-1930] Son of Samuel Magson.

Born in Ovenden.

He was a baker [1875-1891] / a beerhouse keeper, taking over from his father-in-law William Stansfield at the Noah's Ark, Ovenden [1891-1894].

In March 1894, he went into liquidation.

He was a drayman [teamer] for a brewery [1894, 1911].

On 8th May 1880, he married Emily Stansfield [1862-1937] in Halifax.


Emily was born in Northowram, the daughter of William Stansfield
 

Children:

  1. child who died in infancy
  2. child who died in infancy
  3. child who died in infancy
  4. child who died in infancy
  5. child who died in infancy
  6. William Herbert [1881-1948] who was a toffee packer and (probably) never married
  7. Ethel [1882-1962] who married (1) Alfred Swan and (2) Lewis Hargreaves
  8. Annie [1888-1895]
  9. Jessie [1889-1968] who married John William Albert Hanson
  10. Abraham [1897-1960] who married [1919] Gladys MacDougall [1893-1977] from Chorlton

The children were born in Ovenden

Maguire, Daniel
[1922-1942] Son of Catherine & John H. Maguire of Luddenden, Yorkshire.

During World War II, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS President III.

He died 19th November 1942 (aged 20).

He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [64 2], and on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial

Maher, Rev John Williams
[1???-18??] BA, FRAS.

Curate-in-Charge of Brighouse [March 1838-March 1840]

Maher, Rev Michael
[1???-19??] Catholic priest at St Patrick's Catholic Church, West Vale [1935]

Maher, Patrick
[1813-1864] He was a sailor.

He was a Catholic.

He lived at 16 Sun Street, Charlestown, Halifax.

He died 18th October 1864 (aged 51).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K 388 D]

Mahmood, Arshad
[1956-] He was the first Asian to be Mayor of Calderdale [2009-2010]

Mahon, Mrs Alice
[1937-] A nursing auxiliary and college lecturer in trade union studies. She is a strong left-winger and Eurosceptic. She was a rebel against Blair's Labour government after 1997.

She is married with 2 sons.

She was a Calderdale MBC Councillor.

She was Labour MP for Halifax [1987-2005]. In that time, she has served as a Member of the Health Select Committee, and was Chairman of the All-Party Group on Breast Cancer, and was Chairman of the Committee for Security and Cooperation, and the Parliamentary Assembly of NATO.

She stood down in 2005 and the seat was held by Linda Riordan.

In April 2009, she left the Labour party when she found it impossible to defend many of the party's policies

Mahon, Bartholomew
[1913-1942] Son of Mary & Thomas Mahon.

He was a member of St Walburga's Catholic Church, Luddendenfoot / educated at Luddendenfoot Council School / employed at Fairlea Mills, Luddendenfoot / a Territorial.

In [Q1] 1940, he married Mary Finnerty in Halifax.

They lived at 8 Back Crossley Terrace, Hanson Lane, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Lance Bombardier with the 4/2 Maritime Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 26th November 1942 (aged 29).

He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [72 1], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Mahon, Rachel Ann
[19??-] She was Mayor of Todmorden [1995-1996]

Maiden's Cross
Stone cross on the Long Causeway above Todmorden.

It is said that a young woman used to return here to repeat her lover's promise of love after he was taken away to fight in the Civil War. The cross is probably much older than the 17th century

Maiden Stones Farm, Soyland
A farm near Manshead End above Baitings Reservoir

Maile, Charles Edmund Grayson
[18??-1???] A surgeon at Hipperholme [1879].

In [Q3] 1878, he married Letticia Burgess in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Kathleen Hilda [2nd October 1879-1952] who never married and died in Surrey

The family lived at The Crescent, Hipperholme [1879]

Maine, Rev Thomas
[18??-19??] He trained at Rawdon College, and served at Ashby-de-la-Zouch [1891] before becoming Minister at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax [1895-1902]. He moved to Leeds

Maine, Rev William
[17??-1???] Minister at Myrtle Grove Chapel, Eastwood [1787]. Horsfall Turner says that
[In 1788] he vanished to Holcombe [Lancashire]

Mair, Rev Alan
[19??-] Minister at Blackley Particular Baptist Church [1978-1987]

Mais, Stuart Petre Brodie
[1885-1975] Aka Petre Mais, SPB Mais. Writer and broadcaster.

Born in Birmingham. He was educated at Heath Grammar School.

He wrote over 200 books, once working on 14 books at the same time, causing Churchill to remark

That man makes me feel tired"

He was an ardent campaigner for the English countryside and traditions. Many of his books are accounts of his travels around Britain. His most widely-known book is probably This Unknown Island, a collection of talks and essays

From the 1920s, he made numerous radio broadcasts. In 1933, he began to broadcast a Letter From America.

He married Doris Snow, and then Jill Doughty

Maish, Rev E. H.
[1???-19??] Vicar of All Souls' Church, Halifax [1939]

Maishman, Rev H.
[18??-19??] Minister at North Parade Baptist Church, Halifax [1933]

Major Clough, Todmorden

Major, John Edward
[1877-1917] Born in Manchester.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 3rd May 1917.

He was buried at Canadian Cemetery No 2, Neuville-St Vaast, France [17 D 5].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Makepeace, Walter Thomas
[1866-1930] Born in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire.

He was a steam engine maker fitter [1891], landlord of the Royal Oak, Mytholmroyd [1899, 1905], landlord of the Commercial Inn, Sowerby Bridge [1907, 1909], and innkeeper of the Woolpack, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

In [Q1] 1883, he married (1) Sarah Ann Harriet Jones Tole [1863-1909] in Luton.


Sarah Ann Harriet was born in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, daughter of Joseph Jones Tole, jockey
 

Children:

  1. Lizzie [1883-1949] who married Thomas William Uttley
  2. Eliza Ann [b 1885] who married Archibald Simpson
  3. Walter Joseph [1890-1931]
  4. William Henry [1893-1956]
  5. Fred [1896-1897]
  6. Ernest [1897-1909]
  7. Arthur [1903-1943]

In 1910, he married (2) Elizabeth [1863-1948] in Halifax.


Elizabeth [née Dodgson] was the widow of Edward Spink
 

The family lived at 9 Chatham Square, Halifax [1891].

Walter Thomas died in Huddersfield [28th December 1930]

Sarah and son Ernest both died at the Commercial Inn.

Members of the family were buried at St Luke's Church, Norland

Makin, Rev Hubert
[1???-1???] BA, ACP.

He was a wireless operator in the Navy [World War II] / a compositor / Head of Science at J. H. Whitley School, Holmfield / Vicar of Christ Church, Pellon.

Makin, J. Edward
[1???-19??] During World War II, he served with the Duke of Wellington's Regiment.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Making Place Academy

Making Place, Soyland
Originally a 17th century farm.

Recorded in 1624, when it was known as Mecking Place.

The Classical design house – (possibly) based on Hopwood Hall – was the home of 18th century merchant Samuel Hill who bought the place in 1706.

He ran his business from here from 1706 to 1759.

Owners and tenants have included

In 18??, the Misses Wall ran a dame school in a part of the house.

In 1832, William Dove opened his commercial school Making Place Academy here.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

See John Ulam Cocker, Robert & William Graham, Samuel Kershaw, Lower Making Place, Soyland and Thomas Whitley

Malcolmson, Kenneth F.
[1???-19??] Organist at Halifax Parish Church [1937-1939].

He moved to become organist at Newcastle Cathedral

Male Union Society, Wadsworth
Laneside. Recorded in 1862

Malehane, Thomas
[1853-19??] Of Cleckheaton. Landlord of the White Lion, Rastrick [1901].

He married Martha [1858-19??] from Goole.

Children:

  1. Isaac [b 1881] who was born in Brough, Yorkshire
  2. Gordon [b 1884] who was born in Scalegill, Cumberland
  3. Joseph E [b 1887] who was born in Scalegill, Cumberland
  4. Frederick [b 1893] who was born in Wakefield

Malkin, Binns & Foster
Halifax engineers. Partners included Jacob Malkin

Malkin, David
[1824-1891] On 24th December 1847, he married Rachel Naylor [1826-1897] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Jacob

Malkin, Jacob
[1865-1930] Son of David Malkin.

Born in Siddal [18th October 1865].

Partner in Malkin, Binns & Foster.

On 18th January 1890, he married Emma Jane Smith [1866-19??] from Elland, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Ernest [1890-1955]
  2. Harold [1891-1960]
  3. Ruth [1894-1978]
  4. Emmeline [1897-1972]

The family lived at South View, Whitegate Top, Siddal [1905].

Jacob died in Siddal [14th April 1930]

Malkin, Samuel
[1???-17??] Potter originally from Staffordshire. He produced some fine designs. He worked at Woodman House Pottery around 1730

Malkin, Thomas
[1808-18??] He was a miner [1870] / a labourer [1871].

He married Mary [1812-1???].

Children:

  1. Joseph [b 1848] who was a coal miner [1871]
  2. Sarah [b 1850] who married Joseph Waring

The family lived at 19 Hardcastle's Buildings, Southowram [1871].

Living with them [in 1871] were daughter Sarah & her husband Joseph Waring and [?] Mary Waring [b 1853]

Malkin, Walter
[1886-1952] Born in Halifax.

He was a cabinet maker [1921].

On 25th August 1921, he married Elsie Hollas at St Mark's Church, Siddal.


Elsie was the daughter of
Tom Hollas
 

They (possibly) had no children

Mallalieu & Platt
Cotton spinners at Spa Hole Mill, Blackshawhead [1825, 1837], Mytholm Mill, Hebden Bridge [1834], and Nutclough Mill [1825-1838].

Partners included James Mallalieu

Mallalieu, B. H.
[18??-19??] Around 1878, he acquired the coal merchant business of Mr Shaw

Mallalieu, Benjamin
[1801-1845] Son of James Mallalieu.

Born in Saddleworth.

He was a cotton spinner (employer) at Spring Mill, Rishworth [1841].

On 10th October 1833, he married Martha Heginbottom [1809-1864] in Saddleworth


Martha came from Saddleworth
 

Children:

  1. James
  2. Sarah Elizabeth [1836-1907]
  3. Mary [1838-1884] who married John Whiteley
  4. Lucy [1841-1906] who married Thomas Falcon Whiteley
  5. Benjamin

The family lived at Spring Mill, Rishworth [1841, 1851].

Benjamin died in 1845.

In 1851, Martha bought Spring Mill, Rishworth. She was a cotton spinner employing 26 men and 30 women [1851]. She invested heavily in the mill in expectation of the Rishworth Branch Line reaching the mill. The mill was run by her sons, James and Benjamin. Martha's brother-in-law, John Whiteley, rescued the business after her sons ran into financial trouble.

Martha died at The Grove, Rishworth [8th November 1864].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at under £3,000.

The will was proved by son James

Mallalieu, Benjamin
[1844-1913] Son of Benjamin Mallalieu.

He and his brother James were cotton spinners at Spring Mill, Rishworth [after 1851]

Mallalieu, Ernest
[1892-1916] Son of Tom Mallalieu.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax / a member of King Cross Adult School, Halifax / a card machine tenter [1911] / employed by John Whiteley & Sons.

During World War I, he enlisted [28th August 1914], and served as a Corporal with the 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He was sent to Gallipoli [July 1915], and was at the evacuation of Suvla Bay. He spent 6 months in Egypt, and then went to France.

He died 14th September 1916.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [3A & 3D], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Roll of Honour at Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax, and on the Roll of Honour at King Cross Adult School, Halifax

Mallalieu, G.
[1928-1947] Son of George Mallalieu of Pye Nest, Halifax.

During World War II, he was a Constable with the Palestine Police Force.

He died 23rd September 1947 (aged 19).

He was buried at Ramleh War Cemetery, Palestine & Israel [Q 39]

Mallalieu, James
[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Nutclough Mill, Hebden Royd [1822]. Partner in Mallalieu & Platt

Mallalieu, James
[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Spring Mill, Rishworth [from 1807]

Mallalieu, James
[1763-1832] He married Lucy Hegginbottom.

Children:

  1. William
  2. Lucy [b 1800] who married John Shepherd
  3. Benjamin

Mallalieu, James
[1834-1906] Son of Benjamin Mallalieu.

He and his brother Benjamin were cotton spinners at Spring Mill, Rishworth [after 1851].

He was a cotton spinner employing 19 men, 16 boys & 19 girls [1861]

Mallalieu, John
[1???-18??] Cotton spinner at Pit Hill, Barkisland [1845]

Mallalieu, John
[1833-1908] Nephew of Mary Wheelwright.

Born in Rishworth.

On 21st September 1862, he married Clementia Fitton [1833-1914] at Elland Parish Church.


Clementia was born in Soyland
 

Children:

  1. Mary Hannah [1864-1909] who married [Halifax Q4 1889] William Whiteley (labourer) 

In 1871, John & Clementia were working as servants for Mary Wheelwright at New York Farm, Soyland.

John was a farmer at New York Farm [1881].

They lived at Causeway Head, Soyland [1908].

John died 26th July 1908 (aged 75).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £430 10/11d.

Probate was granted to his widow Clementia, daughter Mary Whiteley, and son-in-lawWilliam Whiteley.

Clementia died 29th July 1914 (aged 81).

They were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden with Mary Wheelwright.

See Mary Ann Whiteley

Mallalieu, Tom
[1866-1???] Son of Benjamin Mallalieu, labourer.

Born in Halifax.

He was a warehouseman of Waterhouse Street, Halifax [1890] / a maker-up of worsted yarn [1891, 1901] / a warehouseman worsted [1911].

In 1890, he married Mary Jane Holt [1864-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary Jane, of King Cross, Halifax, was the daughter of Joseph Holt, labourer
 

Children:

  1. Ernest
  2. Harold [b 1893] who was a student (electric engineering) [1911]
  3. Horace [1901] who died in his first year

The family lived at

  • 28 Plum Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 11 Franklin Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 33 Aspinall Street, Halifax [1911]

Mallalieu, William
[1786-1863] Son of James Mallalieu.

Born in Saddleworth.

Baptised at Friarmere, Yorkshire [7th February 1796].

He was a cotton spinner at Soyland / a warehouseman [1851] / a book keeper [1863].

In 1828, he was declared bankrupt

On 30th April 1820, he married Betty Lumb [1801-18??] at Elland Parish Church.

Children:

  1. William
  2. James [b 1826]
  3. Hannah [b 1826]
  4. Levi [b 1830]
  5. Elizabeth [b 1834]

The family lived at

  • Jackey Brough, Castleton, Rochdale [1841]
  • 1 Wadsworth Mill, Market Street, Todmorden [1851]
  • Dobroyd [1863]

William died at Dobroyd [14th June 1863].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £300.

The will was proved by his son William.

Members of the family were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Dean Head. There is a transcription of the epitaph [number 58] in Alan Shaw's CD Monumental Inscriptions in the Ripponden Area

An inscription on the gravestone records that he was

One of the Co-operative Pioneers of Rochdale

Mallalieu, William
[1818-1???] Son of William Mallalieu.

He was a machinist [1863].

He married Martha Butterworth in Manchester.

Children:

  1. James who was a police constable in Oldham [1881-1901]
  2. William

Mallalieu, William
[1845-1927] Son of William Mallalieu.

Born in Rochdale.

Baptised 27th February 1920, aged 74.

He was a comedian [1871, 1901] / an actor [1911]

He married Margaret Ellen Smith [1846-19??] born in Norwich.

Margaret Ellen was a comedian [1901]; a retired actress [1911]

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1881] born in Yarmouth, who was an actress [1901, 1911]

The family lived at

  • Harrington Place, Bath [1871, 1901]
  • 41 Avonwick Road, Lampton Road, Middlesex [1911]

Mallett, George Edward
[1871-1953] Son of Frederick R. Mallett, a physician and surgeon.

Born in Bolton, Lancashire.

He was a mathematical engineer in Bolton [1901] / partner in Sharp & Mallett

In 1903, he married Marion Louise Campbell.

Children:

  1. Edward Campbell [1904]
  2. Marjorie Kearsley [1907]
  3. Barbara Frances [1910]

The family lived at Highlands, Greenroyd, Halifax [1911].

He died at Seaford Sussex [17th February 1953] (aged 82) 

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

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

Mallinson & Barber
Partnership of architects James Mallinson and W. S. Barber.

Their work includes Civic Hall, Brighouse, Halifax Parish Church Day School and St Mary's Church, Lister Lane

Mallinson & Healey
Ecclesiastical architects formed by partners James Mallinson and Thomas Healey.

After their father's death, the brothers – Thomas Henry and Francis – continued the practice until Francis's death in 1910.

Their work includes

Mallinson & Heaton
Woollen manufacturers at West Vale. Partners included John Mallinson and Thomas Heaton.

The partnership was dissolved when Mallinson retired on 31st May 1873

Mallinson & Whitham
Sewing machine dealers at Brighouse.

Partners included G. Mallinson and G. Whitham.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1879

Mallinson Brothers Limited
Engineers and tool makers at Mytholm Iron Works, Hipperholme [1905]

Mallinson's: J. & J. Mallinson
Engineers' tool makers at Stanley Iron Works, New Bank, Halifax. Recorded in the 1890s.

In 1912, the business was in financial difficulties and was bought by Henry Holmes, Lewis John Akroyd and Alfred Charnock.

In 1938, Holmes and Charnock were bought out and the MD – the son of Edgar Thomas – and Akroyd took over the business and changed the name to Stanley Machine Tool Company

Mallinson's: J. Mallinson & Sons
Coal and lime merchants at Greetland railway goods yard [1905]

Mallinson's: James Mallinson & Sons
Pianoforte manufacturers & music sellers carrying on business in Brighouse.

Partners included James Mallinson, Joseph Mallinson, and Thomas Mallinson.

The partnership was declared bankrupt on 10th February 1870

Mallinson's: R. Mallinson & Company Limited
Manufacturers of wire products at Green Mount Works, Halifax [1936]

Mallison, G.
[17??-18??] Corn miller at Gauxholme.

In February 1809, he was declared bankrupt

Mallison, Mrs Mary
[16??-1714] Widow from Lightcliffe. On 28th June 1714, she fell into a well in her own cellar and was
taken up dead

Mallyon, James Joseph
[1876-1914] Son of Elizabeth & William Mallyon.

Born in St Ives, Huntingdonshire.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 10th November 1914.

He was buried at the Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [III C 9].

His brother William also died in the War, as did their stepbrother John Lindley

Mallyon, William
[1856-1892] From Huntingdonshire.

On 12th May 1875, he married Elizabeth Twigden in Huntingdon.

Children:

  1. Joseph
  2. William

William died in Derby [1892].

Sons Joseph & William died in World War I

Mallyon, William
[1881-1917] Son of Elizabeth & William Mallyon.

Born in March, Cambridgeshire.

On 7th December 1901, he married (1) Mary Atkinson Garside [1881-1907] at Elland Parish Church.

Mary died in Huddersfield [Q1 1907] (aged 25).

In [Q3] 1911, he married (2) Gertrude Heptonstall [1885-1935] in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 21st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 24th July 1917.

He was buried at Level Crossing Cemetery, Fampoux, France [I E 41].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial.

His brother Joseph also died in the War, as did their stepbrother John Lindley.

In [Q1] 1918, Gertrude married Sam Stead in Barnsley.

They lived at Staincross, Barnsley

Malt Kiln Bridge, Todmorden
Ewood Lane. Over the Calder.

Mitchell's malting business was nearby

Malt Kiln, Brighouse
There was a significant malt trade in the district.

A malt-house dated 1693 stood next to the Old Mansion House in what is now Thornton Square.

It was used by the Taylor family and the Green family.

It was demolished [July 1885] to make way for Brighouse Town Hall

Malthouse, Kirklees Park
Late 17th-century malthouse at Kirklees Park. It is an L-shaped building with 3 storeys and an attic.

The stone floors were covered with lime-ash laid on rushes to allow the barley to ferment. An ochre line around the internal walls marked the depth to which the barley should be loaded on each floor.

This one of several buildings at Kirklees Park which are on English Heritage's Buildings At Risk Register.

The Maltings
See Fountain Head Brewery

Malton, John
[17??-18??] Hatter in Halifax [1786]

Malynson, William Johnson
[13??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1394]

M&Co
In 200?, the retail clothiers, Mackays was rebranded as M&Co. Their Brighouse outlet is in the former Brighouse Co-operative Stores in King Street

Mamwell, John Edwin
[1893-1917] Born in Todmorden.

He lived at 203 Rochdale Road,Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was wounded on the Somme, and returned to his unit after being hospitalised in Leeds.

He was killed at Fampoux [3rd May 1917].

He was buried at the Brown's Copse Cemetery, France [I B 36].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Parish Church, Todmorden, and on the Memorial at Shade Council School

Manby, Martin
[1???-19??] He was Manager of the Albert Cinema, Brighouse.

He later ran an optician's and camera business in Briggate, Brighouse

Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society
This may be of interest to researchers into families from Todmorden and the Upper Calder Valley

The Manchester & Leeds Railway Company
The company was formed in 1825.

The Manchester-Liverpool Railway opened in 1830.

Manchester & Liverpool District Banking Company Limited
Their offices at the corner of Bridge Gate and New Road, Hebden Bridge were built about 1892.

In 1897, John Gask was manager at Todmorden and Hebden Bridge

Manchester-Halifax coach service
In the 1760s, when the turnpike was built through Todmorden, a number of local people – including John Crossley and the landlord of the Golden Lion – raised money for a coach service from Manchester, through Todmorden, down the Calder Valley and on to Halifax. The Golden Lion was a staging post. The service ran on Tuesdays – when the Manchester cotton market opened – and Fridays. The coaches had names such as Shuttle and Perseverance

Manchester, Hebden Bridge & Keighley Junction Railway
Recorded in 1845

Manchester House, Elland
Westgate / Elland Cross.

The building was a shop.

John Forrest and the Forrest family had a drapery business here.

Thomas Forrest was manager here [1901].

The 3-storey building was reduced to 2 storeys around 1910.

London House was next door

Manchester House, Ripponden
Beaumont Brothers Limited were here

Manchester House, Shelf
Carr House Road

Manchester Unity of Oddfellows
The Halifax District of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows held their centenary on 26th September 1933.

See Walter Fawthrop, John William Foster, C. J. Fox, Oddfellows and Village Pride Lodge

Mandefield, Clifford
[1922-1943] Son of Ethel May & John Edwin Mandefield of 25 Dunkirk Street, Halifax.

He was a member of King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Sunday School & Scouts / employed at Halifax Corporation Health Department.

During World War II, he enlisted [1941], and served as a Leading Aircraftman with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He was killed in a flying accident in South Africa [18th January 1943] (aged 21).

He was buried at Bloemfontein (In Memoriam) Cemetery, Africa South [A 230].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Mander, Alfred Ernest
[1879-1917] BA.

His father was an alderman in Coventry.

Born in Coventry.

He was educated at Trinity College Dublin / a rugby player for Coventry / a hockey player for Halifax / second master at Crossley & Porter School / a member of the Elland Mark Lodge / assistant chaplain at Savile [No 1231] Masonic Lodge / a member of the Chapter of Sincerity Royal Arch.

During World War I, he and his brother, Lieutenant P. G. Mander, enlisted at the outbreak of War [September 1914], and he served as a Captain with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was wounded [July 1916], and his brother a month later.

He was shot through the head whilst leading his men in the attack [9th October 1917] (aged 38).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [82-85 & 162A], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Manesley & Sheard
Halifax brewers.

Partners included J. Manesley and J. Sheard – (possibly) Jonathan Sheard. Recorded in June 1871, when when the partnership was dissolved

Mangan, Bernard
[1831-1903]

In [Q2] 1852, he married Bridget Gordon [1832-1875] in Bradford.


Bridget was the daughter of Mary & Hugh Gordon
 

Children:

  1. Mary [1854-1875] who was a factory hand [1875]
  2. Honora [1860-1870] who was a factory hand [1870]
  3. Sarah Ann [1863-1886] who was a mill hand [1886]
  4. Clara [1865-1885]
  5. Eliza [1866-1870]

The family lived at Shay Lane, Ovenden [1870, 1886].

Members of the family were buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Manger, Charles
[1844-1895] Born in Coventry, Warwickshire.

He was a carpet weaver [1881] / a weaver [1888] / a carpet weaver [1891].

In 1866, he married Eliza Banbury in Halifax.


Eliza was the daughter of
Nathaniel Banbury
 

Children:

  1. Ann [b 1867] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
  2. Emma [1868-1942] who was a part time worsted spinner [1881] & married John Thomas Thoseby
  3. William [b 1870] who was a part time errand boy at carpet factory [1881]
  4. Thomas [b 1872] who was a silk washer [1891]
  5. George
  6. Edward [b 1876] who was a cotton doffer [1891]
  7. Harriet [1879-1881]
  8. Arthur [1880-1881]
  9. Charles

The family lived at

  • 12 Haigh Street, Halifax [with Eliza's parents 1871]
  • 7 John Street, Northowram [1881]
  • 8 Upper Brunswick Street, Halifax [1891]

Charles died in Halifax [Q4 1895].

In [Q1] 1900, Eliza married Samuel Barker in Halifax

Manger, Charles
[1882-1920] Son of Charles Manger.

Born in Halifax.

He was a florist's assistant boarding at Wood Terrace, Salterhebble [1901] / a florist shop assistant boarding at 10 Second Avenue, Manor Drive, Halifax [1911].

In [Q3] 1907, he married Margaret Shelmerdine in Halifax.


The banns for the marriage were read at All Saints' Church, Dudwell
 

Children:

  1. Randolph G. [b 1915]
  2. Kenneth

The family lived at 7 Rufford Villas, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Service Corps.

He died 2nd November 1920.

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [3 536].

Charles Manger floral artist is recorded at 31 Crown Street, Halifax [1936].

Son Kenneth died in World War II

Manger, David
[1897-1917] Son of George Manger.

He was a doffer (worsted spinning) [1911] / employed at Dean Clough, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [17th May 1916], and served as a Private with the 15th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died of wounds to the abdomen [17th June 1917] (aged 20).

He was buried at Grevillers British Cemetery, France [VI A 5].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley

Manger, George
[1874-1929] Son of Charles Manger.

Born in Halifax.

He was a labourer of Upper Brunswick Street [1895] / a cotton twiner [1891] / a slotter (screw mill) [1901, 1911].

In 1895, he married Rachel Ellen Crossley [1875-1946] at Christ Church, Pellon.


Rachel Ellen, of Siddal, was the daughter of David Crossley, mason
 

Children:

  1. Joe [b 1896] who was an apprentice painter [1911]
  2. David
  3. Charles [b 1904]

The family lived at

  • Common Wood Farm, Throstle Nest, Hipperholme [1901]
  • 21 Marquis Street, Halifax [1911, 1917]

Living with them [in 1901] were George's mother Eliza and sister-in-law Betty Crossley [b 1883] (drawer in worsted mill) 

Manger, Kenneth
[1917-1940] Son of Charles Manger.

Born in Halifax.

He was educated at Crossley & Porter / a member of the School rugby club / employed in his father's floristry business at 31 Crown Street, Halifax.

In [Q4] 1939, he married Wilhelmina Cunningham at Edmonton, North London.

Children:

  1. child

The family lived at

  • 1 Dawson's Court, Halifax [1936]
  • 1 St John's Wood

During World War II, he served as a Petty Officer with 17 Squadron Royal Air Force.

He destroyed 5 enemy aircraft.

He was killed in action whilst flying his Hurricane in the Battle of Britain. [11th August 1940] His body was never recovered from the Channel.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park, on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax, the Battle of Britain Book in Westminster Abbey, the Battle of Britain Memorial on the Embankment in London, and a Battle of Britain Memorial plaque in his school.

He was awarded the Battle of Britain Clasp on his 1939-1945 War Medal.

In January 2011, he and Walter Beaumont and Geoffrey Garside were commemorated when Manger Gardens, Garside Drive and Beaumont Chase, on the Wheatley Chase development at Keighley Road, Halifax, were named in their honour

Mankinholes
Hamlet in the Langfield district of Calderdale south-east of Todmorden just below Stoodley Pike

Mankinholes
House dated HS 1690

Mankinholes Cottage
One of 2 early 18th century cottages: Mankinholes Cottage and Antwerp Cottage.

See Cottage, Mankinholes

Mankinholes cross
The cross stands in a field

Mankinholes Farm, Todmorden
Built in 1668. Extended in the early 18th century

Mankinholes Hall
Built in the late 16th century. Enlarged in the 19th century. It was the home of William Ingham.

Since the 1940s, it has been a Youth Hostel

Mankinholes Moor
Aka Langfield Common

Mankinholes Mutual Improvement Society
Recorded in 1880.

See Mutual Improvement Societies

Mankinholes Riots
Following the Poor Law Amendment Act [1834], the newly formed Board of Guardians made its first demand for money in 1838 and the township refused to pay. In November 1839, riots broke out and mobs attacked the houses, breaking windows, doors and furniture

Mankinholes Youth Hostel
Formerly Mankinholes Hall

Manks, Arthur William
[1868-1954] Son of William Manks.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a mill manager [1898] / managing director at silk spinners [1901] / a silk spinner [1905, 1911, 1924].

He lived at

  • Bent Ley, Meltham [1901]
  • Bent Ley House, Bent Ley, Meltham [1911]

He died at Lyngarth, 8 Glebe Street, Marsh, Huddersfield 20th January 1954.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £334,504 2/7d. Probate was granted to John Manks Brook, and Rose Elizabeth Brook.

See George Henry Manks

Manks, Charles
[1833-1917] Son of Jonathan Manks.

Born in Elland.

He was a blacksmith of Southowram [1857] / a master blacksmith employing 1 man and 1 boy [1871] / a blacksmith [1881] / a retired farrier [1901, 1911].

In July 1857, he married Jane Wooller [1835-1898].


Jane, of Southowram, was the daughter of James Wooller of Halifax, cordwainer
 

Children:

  1. Lucy [1858-1939] who married Arthur Haigh
  2. Letty [1861-1865]
  3. Emma [b 1863]
  4. James Wooller [b 1865] who was a surgeon's dispenser [1881]
  5. Frances Mary [1866-1867]
  6. Willie [b 1868]
  7. Ada Jane [b 1871]
  8. Charles Henry [b 1873] who was a commercial traveller [1901, 1911, 1917]

The family lived at

  • New Street, Southowram [1871]
  • 54 New Street, Southowram [1881]
  • New Street, Southowram [1901]
  • 7 Kingston Street, Halifax [1911, 1917]

Charles died 24th October 1917 (aged 84).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £343 6/8d. Probate was granted to Charles Henry Manks

Manks, Edward Bromley
[1860-1912] Son of George Henry Manks.

Born in Halifax.

He was a maltster [1881, 1891] / living on own means [1901]

In 1898, he married Mary Alice Delaney [1873-1912] born in Hanley, in Walsall.

Children:

  1. Mary Frances [b 1899] who married [1823] Richard Alphonso Cooke

The family lived at

  • Woodside, Elland [1901]
  • Ashlea, Elland [where he died 6th December 1912]

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £7,231 7/3d. Probate was granted to Rev Edward Charles Delaney and brother George Henry Manks.

Mary Alice died 31st July 1912. Probate records show that she left effects valued at £237 16/11d. Probate was granted to George Henry Manks

Manks, Ernest Henry
[1871-19??] Son of William Manks.

Born in Brighouse.

He was Agent for the London & Yorkshire Bank Limited [1897] and Manager [1901] / a bank manager [1905] / Manager at the Union of London & Smiths Bank Limited, Elland [1905, 1917] / Manager at the same bank which was now the National Provincial & Union Bank of England Limited [1922].

In 1901, he was a lodger with Edwin Scholey at Briggate House, Elland [1901]

In September 1902, he married Alice Maude Dowse at St Nicholas, Cumberworth.


Alice Maude was the daughter of John Dowse
 

He was at Briggate House, Elland [1908]

Manks, George Henry
[1833-1898] Of Brighouse.

Son of Riley Manks.

He was a grocer [1859] / maltster of Elland [1891, 1897]

On 26th May 1859, he married Annie Elizabeth, daughter of Edward Bromley, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Edward Bromley
  2. Annie Louisa [b 1862] who married [28th April 1886] John Wood [b 1846]
  3. Walter Crossley
  4. Emily Agnes [b 1865] who married [30th December 1890] Alexander Fotheringham
  5. Frances Alice [b 1868]
  6. George Henry

The family lived at

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £41,784 5/3d. Probate was granted to children Walter and Frances Alice, and Arthur William Manks.

Annie Elizabeth died 17th November 1911. Probate records show that she left effects valued at £2,298 8/1d [Resworn £2,418 18/1d].

Probate was granted to son Walter, and Joseph Morton (manufacturer) 

Manks, George Henry
[1876-1920] Son of George Henry Manks Born 20th September 1876.

He was a solicitor at Westgate, Elland [1901] / a commissioner for oaths [1904]. He was at 35 Southgate, Elland [1917]

He lived at 39 St Bevan's Road, Halifax [where he died 14th February 1920].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £5,749 14/9d

A second probate record to Mary Frances Cooke (wife of Richard Alphonso Cooke) shows

Effects Nil

Manks, Jonathan
[1811-1879] Son of William Manks.

Baptised 1811.

He was a blacksmith [1832, 1841, 1871, 1879].

In November 1832, he married Martha Farrar [1811-1893].


Martha came from Southowram
 

Children:

  1. Charles
  2. Susannah [1837]
  3. Phineas [1838]

The family lived at

  • Halfpenny Can, Southowram [1841]
  • School House, Southowram [1871]
  • Church Lane, Southowram [1879]

Living with them [in 1871] was grandchild? Lucy A. Manks [aged 12].

Jonathan died at Church Lane, Southowram [27th March 1879].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £300.

Administration was granted to his widow Martha.

Martha was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [December 1893]

Manks, Mr
[17??-18??] He married Hannah [177?-1847]. Hannah was widowed by 1841.

Children:

  1. John [b 1821]
  2. Mary [b 1827]
  3. Harriet [b 1831]

The family lived at Marsh Delves, Southowram [1841]

Manks, Riley
[1785-1857] Son of John Manks / John Manknowles.

Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [January 1785].

He was a tailor [1813, 1828] / a farmer [1841].

In January 1813, he married (1) widow Susannah Hemingway, [17??-18??] of Southowram.

In November 1828, he married (2) widow Ruth Akroyd [1791-1867], of Southowram.

Children:

  1. William
  2. Edward [b 1831]
  3. George Henry
  4. Mary Ann [1836-1903] who married John Hemingway

The family lived at

  • Cotton Croft [1829, 1835]
  • Southowram [1841]

He was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [August 1857]. 1861 Census. Ruth Manks (68) Widow and son William Manks, Unmarried (30) were living at Church Lane, – it looked like Hipperholme but could be Brighouse!

Ruth was buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram [January 1867]

Manks, Serjeant
[17??-1806] He was a members of the Halifax Volunteers.

On 8th November 1806, he died when a stone fell on his head in a stone quarry.

He was interred with military honours at the New Methodist Chapel in Southowram

Manks, Walter Crossley
[1863-1942] Aka Walt.

Son of George Henry Manks.

He was a banker's clerk [1881] / (possibly) a commercial traveller [1891] / a retired maltster [1901, 1911]

On 19th April 1903, he married Martha Whitaker [1870-19??] in Halifax.


Question: Does anyone know how their marriage in 1903 reconciles with the births of their children Mary Frances [b 1899] and Kathleen [b 1901]?

 

Children:

  1. Mary Frances [b 1899]
  2. Kathleen [b 1901]
  3. Joan Crossley [b 1906]
  4. Edward Bromley [b 1909]

The family lived at 4 Savile Park, Halifax [1942].

He died in Halifax General Hospital [28th March 1942]. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,985 11/5d

Manks, William
[17??-1843] Of Southowram.

He was a delver [1840].

In October 1804, he married Hannah Green.

Children:

  1. Thomas [bapt 1805]
  2. Elizabeth [bapt 1807]
  3. Jonathan
  4. Charles [b 1813]
  5. William [bapt 1816]
  6. James [bapt 1818]
  7. John [bapt 1820] who married [June 1840] Elizabeth [1821-1???] of Halifax, daughter of labourer James Wriggles
  8. Mary Ann [bapt 1825] who married [May 1845] William [1826-1???] of Halifax, son of blacksmith James Wriggles
  9. Harriet [bapt 1829]

Manks, William
[1830-1905] Son of Riley Manks.

He was a gentleman [1897] / a land agent [1868].

He married Rose.

Children:

  1. Riley [1863-1867]
  2. Laura Rose [b 1865] who married Joah Brook
  3. Arthur William
  4. Ernest Henry
  5. Alice Emma [b 1873] who married Ernest Marshall
  6. Edith Maude [b 1877] who married [September 1905] Ernest William Scratchard [1878-19??]

The family lived at Garden Road, Brighouse [1897, 1905, 1911, 1924].

William died at Garden Road, Brighouse [15th February 1905]. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £4,384 13/5d. Probate was granted to Arthur William Manks, Ernest Henry Manks and Laura Rose Brook.

Rose died at 24 Garden Road, Brighouse [18th February 1924]. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £933 10/-. Probate was granted to Arthur William Manks, Alice Emma Marshall and Edith Maud Scratchard

Manks, William
[1879-1915] Or Willie.

Son of Sarah Ann Townsend [1847-1892] & Joseph Manks [1845-1902].

Born in Halifax.

In 1910, he married Annie Harding in Salisbury.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the 43rd Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died in Netley [31st March 1915].

He was buried at Netley Military Cemetery, Hampshire [C E 1675]

Manley, George
[1813-1887] Born in Halifax.

The family owned land at Bonegate, Brighouse.

He married Mary Gill [1813-1898] from Kidderminster.

Children:

  1. Martin
  2. Frederick George [1853] who died aged 6 months

The family lived at 2 St Martin's Terrace, Brighouse [1851, 1881].

He died July 4th 1887 [aged 75].

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

See Manley Street, Brighouse

Manley, Martin
[1758-1847] Of Brighouse.

He married either Ann [1751-1835] or Mary Gill.

Children:

  1. Mary Gill [b 1789] who married Isaac Hitchen

The family lived at Well Close House, Brighouse [1835, 1845].

He died 14th May 1847.

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse. He appointed Robert Shackleton Eastwood, William Eastwood, George Manley, and John Hodgson Ramsbotham as Trustees of his estate, and then replaced William Eastwood, by Abraham Greenwood Eastwood

Manley, Martin
[1850-1941] Son of George Manley.

Local photographer and historian of Brighouse. His family owned land at Bonegate, Brighouse. He was a founding member of the Brighouse Photographic Society.

In 1875, he married Laura Wood [1853-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Martin [b 1876]
  2. Harry [b 1878]
  3. George Leslie [1884-1896]

The family lived at

See Manley Street, Brighouse and Martin Street, Brighouse

Manley, Marton
[1792-18??] He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

Manly, Mr
[17??-18??] One of the lessees of the Theatre Royal, Halifax. He was also an actor and his wife was a popular actress. He also handled a theatre in Derby

Manly, Mrs
[17??-18??] She was the wife of Mr Manly and a popular actress at the Theatre Royal, Halifax

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

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

Mann's: James & Thomas Mann
Boot and shoe makers at Northowram.

Partners included James Mann and Thomas Mann.

The partnership was dissolved in August 1855

Manning, Albert Edward
[1895-1917] Son of William Thomas Manning.

Born in Hapton Near Padiham, Lancashire.

He was a worsted doffer [1911] / a cotton scutcher with Crossley's in G Mill.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died in Halifax [July 1917] (aged 21).

He was buried at Heywood's Chapel [2nd August 1917].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram

Manning, August Frederick
[1833-1858] From Ipswich.

Son of W. Manning, relieving officer for Ipswich.

He was a stone mason and worked on the construction of All Souls' Church, Haley Hill.

He died after a few days illness [12th September 1858].

He was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax

Manning, William Thomas
[1866-1911] Born in March, Cambridgeshire. He was a newsagent [1911].

On 16th February 1895, he married Emily Ann Kerney [1871-1954] in Padiham, Lancashire.


Emily Ann was born in Sowerby Bridge
 

Children:

  1. child who died young [before 1911]
  2. Albert Edward
  3. Martha Alice [b 1898] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
  4. George [b 1906]
  5. William Wallace [b 1908]

The family lived at Victoria Buildings, Northowram [1911].

Emily Ann died in Halifax [1954].

William Thomas died in Northowram [1911]

Manock, Elisha Wilkinson
[1843-1897] Churchwarden at Illingworth Church [19??].

In [Q4] 1865, he married Laura Hannah Rogers at Rochdale

Manor Heath Coach House, Halifax
The coach house for Manor Heath.

Coachmen at the House included

Manor Heath Lodge, Halifax
Skircoat Green Road.

The gate lodge for Manor Heath.

Owners and tenants have included

Lower Manor Heath Lodge is also recorded and owners and tenants have included

Owners and tenants have included

Manor Heath Lodge is now a private house known as Lower Cottage

Manor Heath Mansion, Halifax
Gothic-style mansion built in 1853 as the home for John Crossley.

See Manor Heath Coach House, Halifax and Manor Heath Lodge, Halifax

Manor Heath Park, Skircoat
Skircoat Green Road. Manor Heath stood here. A playground and a paddling pool were added in February 1954.

In 2005, the Park received £50,000 from the Big Lottery Fund's regional People's Millions fund to build a play area at the Park.

See Halifax baths and Manor Heath Jungle Experience

Manor House, Blackshawhead
Dark Lane. Originally a late 16th century open-hall-house. It was extended in the early 18th century

Manor House, Brighouse
This stood near what is now Thornton Square.

Owners and tenants have included

It was demolished in 1875.

See Manor of Brighouse

Manor House Farm, Brighouse
Stands on the Southowram hillside, facing the Cromwell Lakes

Manor House, Hartshead
Hartshead Moor. Rev Benjamin Firth lived here and his Manor House Academy was here

Manor House, Hebden Bridge
Wadsworth Lane. The manor house for the Manor of Wadsworth.

The writer John Foster was born here. A memorial to Foster was erected here in 1913.

Owners and tenants have included

The house was unoccupied when it was badly damaged by fire in May 2001, and again in July 2002.

In May 2009, the house was sold

Manor House, Mytholmroyd
Wadsworth Lane. The buildings are in a fairly parlous state

Manor House Nursing & Residential Home, Lightcliffe
Wakefield Road

Manor House, Rodwell End

Manor House, Stainland
Stainland Road. 18th century house dated 1703 IM.

Owners and tenants have included

Manor Royd, Halifax
Heath Street.

Owners and tenants have included

The Manse, Halifax
St John's Lane/Harrison Road

Mansfield House, Lindwell
The Carriage Drive, Greetland

Mansfield House, Shackleton

Manshead
Area of Cragg Vale north of Baitings Reservoir which yielded signs of flint working from the Mesolithic – including hundreds of blades, flakes and microtools – from the Neolithic – including many flint arrow heads, and a polished stone axe head – and from the Bronze Age – with arrow heads and scrapers

Manshead End, Soyland
A hill – 1369 ft high – which stands east above Baitings Reservoir

Manshead Tunnel
8000 ft long tunnel constructed in 1962 to carry water from Turvin Clough – via a pumping station at Wash Fold Road, Cragg Vale – to Baitings Reservoir.

It was built between 1959 and 1964 by the Wakefield & District Water Board to divert water collected from moorland areas into Baitings.

In 1961, one man was killed and 3 injured by an explosion whilst the tunnel was being constructed.

The tunnel officially opened in September 1964.

The tunnel still has the potential to divert water to prevent flooding lower down the valley at Cragg Vale and Mytholmroyd

Manship, Rowland
[1840-1910] From Leicester.

He was cotton drawer in Halifax [1881].

In 1864, he married Eleanor Twiggs [1840-1???] in Leicester.


Eleanor was born in Leicester,
 

Children:

  1. (possibly) William [1874-1875]
  2. Harry who died 27th Aug 1876, aged 6 weeks
  3. (possibly) Sarah Ellen [1877-1878]

The family lived at 7 Brunswick Square, Haley Hill [1881].

Son Harry were buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount

Mansion House, Cheapside
Aka Great House, Cheapside

Mansley, Frank
[1874-1923] Born in Halifax.

Landlord of the Rose & Crown, Siddal.

In 1894, he married Sarah Drake [1868-1948] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Halifax
 

The family lived at

  • 13 Siddal Street, Halifax [1923]
  • 139 Backhold Drive, Siddal, Halifax [1948]

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [3 M 20]

Mansley, Henry
[18??-19??] Florist and seedsman at Clover Hill Nursery [1905]

Mansley, Herbert
[18??-19??] Of J. Mansley & Sons.

He lived at 229 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1905]

Mansley's: J. Mansley & Sons
Joiners, builders and undertakers at High Level Works, Halifax [1905].

See Herbert Mansley

Mansley, James
[1837-1???] Established James Mansley & Company brewery at Albert Brewery, Halifax.

He was in partnership with his brother-in-law Jonathan Sheard.

He married Nanny, daughter of Matthew Sheard.

Children:

  1. Brook

See Brackenbeds Brewery

Mansley's: James Mansley & Company
Ale and porter brewers and merchants established by James Mansley at Albert Brewery, Halifax [1890]

Mantle, Alexander
[1897-1917] Son of Dr Alfred Mantle.

Born in Halifax [14th February 1897].

He was educated at Oakland's School, Harrogate, Rugby, & Caius College Cambridge where he studied for an Arts and Medicine degree.

At the outbreak of World War I, he joined the Inns of Court O.T.C. He obtained a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the London Regiment [22nd April 1915]. He was promoted to Lieutenant [8th September 1916] and joined the BEF [10th Feb 1917]

He was killed in action at Bullecourt [22nd May 1917], hit in the chest by a shell fragment whilst leading reinforcements, and serving as a Lieutenant with the 7th (City of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (T.F.).

He was buried at H.A.C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St.Mein, France [III F 30].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Mantle, Dr Alfred
[1855-1924] MD, MRCP.

Born in Stourport.

He was Medical practitioner in Halifax [1895] / Medical Officer at the Halifax Infirmary & Dispensary [1895] / Honorary Medical Officer at the Royal Halifax Infirmary [1905] / Consulting Physician at Royal Halifax Infirmary [1916].

In 1890, he married Edith Frances Devas [1856-1925] at St George's Church, Hanover Square, London.


Edith Frances was born in Bromley
 

Children:

  1. Gwendoline Edith [1893-1935] who married [Harrogate 1918] Digby Geoffrey William Horsley Fearnside Speed [1888-1956]
  2. Alexander

They lived at

See Lieutenant Dr Frederick Whitaker

Manufacturers' Hall
An earlier name for the Halifax Piece Hall

Map of Calderdale

Maple Dean Clough
Stream which flows through North Dean Woods and divides Norland and Greetland.

It is joined by Norland Stream as it flows down to the Calder.

Donkey Bridge is a footbridge across the clough.

See Clough Moor Bridge, Norland and Norland Stream

Maple Laundries Limited
Carpet cleaners. They were at 25 West End Road, Halifax [1952]

See Halifax Steam Laundry and Maple Works, Halifax

Maps

Marble Works
Studio of Joseph Bentley Leyland

Marburg House, Halifax
38 Gibbet Street.

Owners and tenants have included

March, Thomas Clifford
[1906-1941] OBE.

Son of Ella & Thomas Ernest March.

In [Q3] 1933, he married Ivy East in Halifax.

They lived in Highroad Well, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Major with 51 C.R.E. Workshops Royal Engineers.

He was awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire

He died 19th April 1941 (aged 35).

He is remembered on the Athens Memorial, Greece [4]

March, W.
[18??-18??] Pastor at Wellington Road Baptist Church, Todmorden [1880-1887]

March, Rev W.
[18??-19??] Baptist minister at Todmorden.

Recorded in June 1883, when he addressed the General Baptist Association on

The Erasure Column in our Year Book and the propriety or impropriety of erasing from church registers the names of persons who did not attend well, or for other reasons were not considered entitled to be on

Marchal, Rev Father Honoratus
[18??-19??] He succeeded Father Maximilian E. Tillman as priest at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Hebden Bridge [1908]

Marchant, Belle
[1878-1971] Daughter of Thomas Marchant.

Born in Iowa,.

On 11th June 1906, she married Frederick Culver in Portland, Oregon

Marchant, Charles
[1???-1856]

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 2847]

Marchant, Charles Edward
[1848-1917] Son of John Marchant.

He married (1) Elizabeth Proctor [1840-1883].

Children:

  1. Proctor [b 1870]
  2. Ruth [b 1873] who married Walter Normington [b 1869]
  3. Minnie [b 1874] who married Samuel Jarvis [1872-1941]
  4. Lucy [b 1876] who married Fred Hinchliffe [b 1876]
  5. Edward [b 1879] who married Sarah [b 1878]
  6. Harry [b 1879]

He married (2) Elizabeth Ray [1859-1???]

Marchant, Clement John
[1882-1951] Son of Joseph Crowther Marchant.

Born in Halifax.

He was a professional soldier.

In [Q4] 1910, he married Jessie Wade in Halifax

Marchant, Edwin
[1842-1897] Son of John Marchant.

He was a damask designer at Halifax.

He married Emma Clayton Lockman [1838-1???].

Children:

  1. Emily
  2. Charles
  3. John
  4. Ernest
  5. Frederick who went to live in the USA

Marchant, Emily
[1869-1920] Daughter of Edwin Marchant.

She married Thomas Casson

Marchant, Francis
[1781-18??] Aka Frank.

He was a beer seller [1841].


Question: Does anyone know which beerhouse this may have been?

 

He married Mary [1781-18??]

They lived at Castle Gate, Elland [1841].

Living with them [in 1841] was (daughter?) Emma Roper [b 1811] and Ellen Roper [b 1839]

Marchant, Harold Cuthbert
[19??-1941]

During World War II, he served as a Lieutenant with the 13th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 3rd February 1941.

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [3 454]

Marchant, Herbert
[1887-1918] Son of Emma & William Henry Marchant of Halifax.

He was employed by Clay & Company at Willow Hall Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1915].

He lived at 1 Glenfield Terrace, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 12th Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).

He died of a fractured skull [28th June 1918] (aged 31).

He was buried at Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-sur-Somme, France [III C 15].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Marchant, Rev J. T.
[18??-19??] Recorded on 14th November 1900, when he preached his farewell sermons at Cornholme Mission Church

Marchant, James
[1787-1844] Surgeon at Sowerby Bridge [1816].

He married Jane [1777-1857].

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge

Marchant, John
[1812-1880] Son of William Marchant.

Born in Halifax.

He was a gardener in 1834.

He succeeded his father to become the second governor of Halifax Debtors' Gaol [1836]. John was at the New Jail.

He was enumerator at the 1841 census, and he and 7 members of his family – along with 28 prisoners – were listed at the Gaol.

In 1854, John is recorded as a gardener.

On 24th September 1832, he married Ruth Whitley [1812-1861] in Halifax.


Ruth was born in Hatfield, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Isabella [1834-1854] who was a dressmaker [1900], married William Jowett and died in childbirth
  2. Ann [b 1837] who (possibly) married George Robinson
  3. William [b 1839]
  4. Edwin
  5. Thomas [b 1845]
  6. Charles Edward

The family lived at the Gaol.

Living with them [in 1851] was John's mother Ann (matron and cook) 

Ruth died 12th September 1861 (aged 50).

John died 16th April 1880 (aged 68).

They were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 3303].

Also interred in the same grave – though not mentioned on the headstone – are: their daughter Isabella Jowett [died 24th August 1854, aged 19 years], their grandson John William Jowett [died 8th September 1854, aged 1 month], and their granddaughter Kate Robinson [died 6th December 1857, aged 4 months]

Marchant, Joseph Crowther
[1853-1909] He was a carpet designer / licensed victualler at the Plummet Line, Halifax [1909].

A Joseph C. Marchant was landlord of the Stirk Bridge Inn, Norland [1906]

He married Mary Elizabeth Burrows.

Children:

  1. Clement John

Marchant, Richard
[1826-1875] A butcher in Halifax.

In March 1849, Richard Summerscales was found guilty of having stabbed, cut and wounded Marchant with intent to do him bodily harm.

On 2nd January 1849, Marchant had been to a ball & tea-party at the Oddfellows' Hall, Halifax with a lady friend. Summerscales was also there.

After the ball, the 2 men met, and Summerscales made some insulting remarks to Marchant's companion. A scuffle ensued, and the men fell. Summerscales got up, drew a knife and stabbed Marchant in the neck. Marchant got up and walked a few steps before falling.

A surgeon was called, and he found a severe wound upon the sheet of the carotid artery, which, had it been touched would have proved fatal.

Marchant, Robert
[1851-1???] Born in Sandal.

He was a potter [1881] / innkeeper at the Black Horse, Clifton [1901] / innkeeper at Carr lane, Slaithwaite [1911]

He married Maria [1854-19??] from Castleford.

Children:

  1. John H [b 1876] who was an assistant in railway signal box [1891]
  2. Eliza E [b 1878] who was a milliner's apprentice [1891]
  3. George Richard [b 1879] who was a bricklayer [1901]
  4. Alfred [b 1887] who was an iron moulder [1901]

The family lived at

  • 6 Long Acre, Castleford [1881]
  • 9 Oxford Street, Castleford [1891]
  • 1 Carr lane, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] was boarder Abram Fisher [aged 46] (engineman at colliery) 

Marchant, Thomas
[1787-1825] Son of William Marchant.

He and other members of his family were buried at South Parade Methodist Chapel, Halifax. When the Chapel closed, the graves were moved from the site to Stoney Royd Cemetery [1883]

Marchant, Thomas
[1844-1???] In 1868, he married Isabella Holt at Rochdale Town Hall.

Children:

  1. Belle

The family went to live in the USA

Marchant, William
[1754-1825] Born in Warley.

He was landlord of the Union Cross, Halifax.

He married Mary.

Children:

  1. William
  2. Thomas
  3. Francis [b 1820] who died at the age of 3 months

Members of the family were buried at South Parade Methodist Chapel, Halifax. When the Chapel closed, the graves were moved from the site to Stoney Royd Cemetery [1883]

Marchant, William
[1777-1836] Son of William Marchant.

Born in Warley.

He was the first governor of Halifax Debtors' Gaol.

On 26th June 1803, he married Ann / Hannah Woodcock [1780-1861] in Halifax.


Ann came from Rochdale.

She became matron and cook at the Gaol

 

Children:

  1. Sarah [b 1810]
  2. John
  3. Joseph [b 1814]
  4. James [b 1817]
  5. William [b 1819] who was a cordwainer [1841]

The children were baptised at South Parade Wesleyan Church, Halifax.

The family lived at Halifax Debtors' Gaol.

William was buried at South Parade Methodist Chapel, Halifax [7th September 1836]

Marchant, William
[1898-1918] He lived at 6 Aire Terrace, Rastrick.

He worked for Craven, Pearson & Company Limited, Brighouse.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 29th Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He died 10th April 1918 (aged 20).

He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [11], and on Rastrick War Memorial

Marchetti, Giulio
[1844-1931] Guilio (Julian) Romolo Cesare Enrico Marchetti.

JP.

Son of Ulisse Marchetti of Rome.

Born in Rome [5th June 1843].

He was educated in Rome, Zürich and Paris.

As a young man, he fought with Garibaldi and was one of his most trusted lieutenants. King Humbert made him a Knight of the Crown of Italy for services rendered to the country.

He came to England in 1865.

In 1871, he was a stuff merchant lodging at 7 Marlborough Road, Bradford.

In 1872, he worked as Manager for Crossley's Carpets at their London Warehouse.

By 1891, he was a naturalise British subject and using the Anglicised name Julien.

In 1897, he worked for Kell & Company of Bradford.

He was a director of the Ovenden Worsted Company Limited / Magistrate for the Borough of Halifax, (but he rarely sat and took no part in public life) [1904] / Chairman of John Crossley & Sons [1919-1929]

He was interested in the cultivation of orchids.

On 29th June 1871, he married (1) Anne Crossley in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Margherita Virginia [1872-1925] who married J. H. Whitley
  2. Marc Ernesto

The family lived at

Staying with them [in 1891] were visitors Caroline Amy Hutton [b 1881], and G. B. Bird [b 1874] (carpet manufacturer).

Annie died 3rd September 1925.

On 24th January 1927, at the age of 83, he married (2) 75 year-old Ada Ann Georgiana Morley Smith.

In 1929, he moved to London.

He died at Walcot Lodge, Putney [4th January 1931].

He was buried at Putney Vale Cemetery.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £45,895.

See Kennedy Collection

Marchetti, John Roderick Giulio
[1901-1969] Aka Tommy, Thomas.

Son of Marc Ernesto Marchetti.

He was on the board at Crossley's Carpets, Joseph Stocks & Company Limited and Samuel Webster's Brewery.

He lived at

He was a founder member of the Glyndebourne Opera Festival [1934].

He had an affair with Ivor Novello who stayed with him Howroyd Hall.

Tommy died in 1969.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £98,507

Marchetti, Marc Ernesto Ulysse
[1874-1952] Aka Ernest.

Son of Giulio Marchetti.

Born in Putney, London.

He was a governing director of Crossley's Carpets [1931, 1935].

In [Q3] 1897, he married (1) Edith Mary Webster [1872-1945] in Halifax.


Edith Mary was the daughter of Isaac Webster
 

Children:

  1. John Roderick Giulio

Edith Mary died at Howroyd Hall [Q2 1945].

She was buried at Christ Church, Barkisland.

In [Q3] 1929, he married (2) Doris Josephine Leonard [1900-1994] from London, in Kensington.

Children:

  1. Una M. [b 1930]

The family lived at

He died in Bridgwater, Somerset [Q3 1952]

Mare Hill, Warley
House based around an earlier aisled house and rebuilt by John Murgatroyd around 1607.

Owners and tenants have included

Mare, Walter John de la
[1873-1956] The poet, known for his verse for children, visited the Halifax Child Study Association on 11th March 1925

Margerison, George Allan
[1893-1916] Son of Reuben Margerison.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a spinner with John Crowther & Company

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Scots Guards.

He died 15th September 1916.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [7D], on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial

Margerison, Reuben
[1847-1919] He was a boot manufacturer.

He married Sarah Elizabeth Godley [1857-1929].

Children:

  1. George Allan

The family lived at 120 Brooks Street, Rastrick [1911]

Marian's View
A view of Shibden Valley painted around 1820 by John Horner.

It was commissioned by Anne Lister and named for her sister, Marian.

The painting was restored in 2002 and now hangs on the landing above the staircase at Shibden Hall

Market

Market Company, Halifax
In 1810, the Company lobbied for an Act of Parliament which was passed to force all street traders to move into the new building. No person was allowed to set up any stall in the streets or stand with a basket in order to sell their wares.

Trustees of the Company, included Robert Alexander, Thomas Bradley, Thomas Lister, William Norris, William Rawson, and John Waterhouse.

See New Market

Market Cross, Halifax
The Halifax market cross – described as three storeys high with an ugly cross and stone steps – stood in Old Market, and was demolished in 179?


Question: When was the Market Cross removed?

 

See Union Cross Inn, Halifax

Market Day
The following Market Days have been recorded in the district

TownMarket Day
BrighouseWednesday
EllandFriday
HalifaxSaturday
Hebden BridgeThursday
MytholmroydN/A
Sowerby BridgeTuesday, Friday
TodmordenWednesday, Friday, Saturday

See Early-closing day

Market Hall
Halifax Piece Hall was renamed The Market Hall on Saturday, 17th June 1871. It subsequently reverted to the Piece Hall

Market Place Turkish Baths, Halifax
The baths opened by Thomas Washington around 1879.

An advertisement for the business announced

Late of Gibbet Street

and

Entrance in Carrier Street

The baths closed around 1889

Market Ward, Halifax
One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1866.

See Adam Battinson, Henry Edmunds, Henry Wadsworth and Frederick Whiteley

Markey, Rev Thomas
[1821-1857] From Mere, Wiltshire.

He was Curate at All Saints' Church, Salterhebble [1851].

Edward Akroyd appointed Markey as curate for the Copley Schools.

He was Chaplain of the West Riding Debtors' Gaol and the Halifax Union.

In [Q4] 1843, he married Hannah Jones [1823-1???] in Richmond, Surrey.


Hannah came from Mile End, London
 

Both Thomas and Hannah were deaf.

They lived at 4 Harrison Road, Halifax [1851].

Thomas died 23rd August 1857 (aged 36).

He was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax

Markham, Mrs Eliza
[18??-19??] In 1861, she ran a school in Sowerby Bridge

Markham, Rev J. W.
[19??-19??] Minister at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden [1960]

Markham, Robert Dallinger
[18??-19??] MCP.

In 1861, he ran a school in Sowerby Bridge

Marks & Ainley
Printers at Southgate, Elland [1927]

Marks & Spencer
On 3rd February 1933, they opened a new building on Southgate, between Old Cock Yard and Cheapside.

Earlier buildings on site had been occupied by

When the business moved to new premises at Lower Woolshops, the Southgate building was taken over by Wilkinson's

Marks, H. Stacey
[1???-18??] RA.

Artist who worked on the decoration of All Souls' Church. Whilst working in the district, he decided to sketch the landscape at Salterhebble; as they left work, local workers thought that he was spying on them and began to stone him

Marks, John
[16??-17??] He was Constable of Northowram [1719]

Marks, Jonathan
[16??-17??] He was Constable of Northowram [1721]

Markswell, Johnny
[1???-19??] Of Holywell Green. He worked at the mill of John Shaw & Sons and lost an arm in an accident there. He received compensation money, most of which he spent on drink, and became an alcoholic. He was a familiar sight in Stainland and Holywell Green. In attempts to beg and get beer money, he would bark at people. If this failed, he would
eat a buttered copy of The Yorkshire Post and a live frog

Marland, Abel
[1797-1866] Son of John Marland.

He was roller maker at Strines Mill with his father John Marland & Sons / a member of the Todmorden & Walsden Select Vestry [1838] / Constable for Walsden [1838, 1848] / partner with his brother Ralph in Abel & Ralph Marland [1848] / unemployed [1851] / beer seller at Newbridge in Walsden [1861].


Question: Does anyone know which [1861] beerhouse this may have been?

 

In 1838, he, John Fielden (of Henshaw), and John Lord (of Knowlwood), were recorded as proper persons for Constables for the hamlet of Walsden.

In 1848, despite being elected Constable of Walsden, he fell foul of the law

He was seen in the company of Mrs Sarah Priestley – daughter of Robert Law – a relative by marriage, at the Lord Nelson Inn, Todmorden.

Late that night they set off to walk home together. They reached a point just above Smithyholme Lock when for some reason they both fell in the water. Abel managed to get out, but seeing Sarah in the water, he jumped in and dragged her to the edge, but was unable to pull her out. He called for assistance, but by the time she was pulled out, she was dead.

At the inquest, Abel was severely reprimanded as the following extract from the inquest report indicates:

The jury returned a verdict of Accidental Death, after which the Coroner gave Marland a severe castigation and made him to understand that though there was not sufficient evidence to warrant his committal, it did not exonerate him in the eye of the public, as to his foul and disgraceful intentions in persuading, or even allowing, the deceased to go by such a dangerous road in the dead of night.

Mr Fielden cautioned him to be more careful of his conduct in future.

See

In 1818, he married Alice Fielden [1798-1878].

Children:

  1. Emma
  2. Edwin
  3. John
  4. Robert
  5. James
  6. Nancy

He was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

After his death, his widow moved to Keighley

Marland's: Abel & Ralph Marland
Established by Abel and Ralph, sons of John Marland, after their father's death in 1848. They continued their father's business at Strines Mill, Walsden

Marland, John
[1769-1848] Son of Jonas Marland.

Born in Stalybridge, Cheshire.

He moved to Walsden with his family and elderly father about 1800.

He was an iron roller manufacturer, first in a workshop at Higher Dobroyd, Todmorden as John Marland & Sons with his sons John, Abel and Ralph [from about 1812].

They moved to Waterstalls Mill, Walsden [1817].

They moved to Strines Mill, Walsden [about 1819].

He was the first known landlord of the Woodcock Inn, Walsden [around 1825].

They were at Strines Mill until his death in 1848 when the firm became Abel & Ralph Marland.

He married Nancy.

Children:

  1. John
  2. Abel
  3. Ralph
  4. Jonas
  5. Emma

He died in Walsden

Marland, John
[1795-1874] Son of John Marland.

Born in Mottram, Cheshire, he moved to Walsden with his parents as a youngster [around 1800].

He was a partner in Law & Hudson / a partner in John Marland & Sons / trading alone at Sun Vale Works, Walsden [1845, 1861] / a roller maker employing 50 men [1851] / an iron roller maker (at Sun Vale House) employing 70 men and 15 boys [1861].

In August 1845, he was declared bankrupt.

He married Mally, daughter of Robert Law

Children:

  1. Jonas
  2. James
  3. Samuel
  4. Robert
  5. Martha
  6. Mary
  7. Nancy

In 18??, he retired to the Queens Hotel, Parrock, Rochdale, where his daughter Martha was the inn keeper

Marland's: John Marland & Sons
Iron roller manufacturers established about 1812 by John Marland with his sons John, Abel and Ralph, in a workshop at Higher Dobroyd, Todmorden.

John Marland (junior) left the family firm and was trading alone at Sun Vale Works, Walsden [1845]

Marland, Ralph
[1???-1???] Son of John Marland.

Partner with his brother Abel in Abel & Ralph Marland [1848]

Marland, Robert
[1830-1878] Son of machinist John Marland.

Born in Walsden.

He was a machinist [1862].

On 26th March 1862, he married Lucy / Louisa, the illegitimate daughter of Mary Ann Titterington and Robert Thompson.

Children:

  1. Robert Eli
  2. John Titterington [b 1864]
  3. Sarah Ann [b 1870]

The family lived at Rose Grove, Midgley [1891].

Living with the widowed Louisa in 1891 was her mother Mary Ann Alderson

Marland, Robert Eli
[1863-1936] Son of Robert Marland.

He was a painter, grainer & decorator [1891] / a paper-hanger [1893].

He established business as a picture framer, and painter and decorator.

In [Q3] 1892, he married Lilly Malinda Crabtree in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1895]

They lived at

  • Belle Vue Terrace, Luddenden [1881]
  • Hawksclough, Mytholmroyd [1893]
  • Wrea Green, Fylde, Lancashire [1901, 1911]

He was buried at St Mary's Church, Luddenden

Marlborough Hall, Halifax
Crossley Street. This was originally the Halifax Mechanics' Institute. It was built in 1857.

The concert hall could accommodate 700.

It became the Gem, the first cinema in Halifax.

During World War II, the Hall was used as a canteen for the forces.

Between 1948 and 1950, it became the YMCA headquarters.

In September 1965, fire caused damage estimated at pound;5,000.

See Shirley Crabtree, Halifax Permanent Benefit Building Society offices and Town Hall Chambers, Halifax

Marle, Rev R.
[18??-19??] He was Curate at St Peter with St Paul, Liverpool before becoming Vicar of Cross Stone [1917]

Marler, John
[17??-18??] Hatter in Halifax [1785]

Marley, Dominic
[1835-1878] Son of Mary & Patrick Marley.

He was a soldier in the 98th Regiment of Foot.

He died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [8th May 1878] (aged 43).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K 942 D]

Marples, Rev John
[18??-18??] He served at Shefield and West Burton before becoming Minister at Union Croft Chapel, Ambler Thorn [1860]. He left in August 1863 to serve at Darlaston, Staffordshire

Marquis of Halifax
George Savile was created the first Marquis in 1679, and his son, William, was the second Marquis. William died without heir and the title became extinct

Marriott & Muff
Fancy worsted manufacturers.

Recorded in 1915, when they were Horley Green Mills, Halifax

Marriott, Arthur
[1919-1945] Son of Blanche & Arthur Marriott of West Vale.

Born in Rotherham.

He lived in Greetland.

During World War II, he served as a Sapper with the 170th Tunnelling Company Royal Engineers.

He died 16th March 1945 (aged 25).

He was buried at Prague War Cemetery, Republic) (Czech Czechoslovakia [IV E 7].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland

Marron, John
[1897-1918] He lived at 18 Musgrave Street, Godley Bridge, Halifax.

He was engaged to Nellie.

During World War I, served as a Private with A Battery 84th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died of wounds [4th November 1918] (aged 21).

He was buried at the Busigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France [II C 31].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Marrs, Rev D. E.
[19??-19??] He was vicar at Natland [Carlisle] before becoming Vicar of St Jude's Church, Savile Park [1956]. In 1963, he was appointed vicar at Penrith

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

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

Marsden Brothers, Holden & Company
Silk spinners and manufacturers at Lilly Mill, Halifax [1874].

Partners included brothers Charles, Thomas, & John Marsden, and Mr Holden.

In February 1875, the company was charged with having infringed a patent for

an improved machine for cleaning and smoothing spun thread or yarns and other similar fibrous materials

which was owned by Samuel Cunliffe Lister.

The business later became Clay & Marsdens

Marsden's Homœopathic Stores, Brighouse
On the ground floor of the Oddfellows' Hall, Brighouse [1908].

The Brighouse nuisance officer had his offices in the store

Marsden's: James Marsden & Son
Stone merchants at Lower Edge Quarries, Rastrick [1874]

Marsden's: Samuel Marsden & Company
Woollen manufacturer at Providence Mill, Elland [1905]

Marsden-Smedley, Annie Winifred
[1871-1958] Daughter of John Thomas Marsden-Smedley of Riber Castle, near Matlock, Derby.

She married Percival Child Crossley.

Her sister, Caroline married his brother, Charles Wheatley Crossley

Marsden-Smedley, Caroline
[1865-1925] Daughter of John Thomas Marsden-Smedley of Riber Castle, near Matlock, Derby.

In 1894, she married Charles Wheatley Crossley.

Her sister, Annie Winifred married his brother, Percival Child Crossley

Marsh, Arthur
[1877-1967] Son of John Marsh

He was a chef (cook) [living with his brother Thomas William at 37 Commercial Street, Halifax 1901] / a confectioner [1916].

He and his brothers Thomas William and John carried on the family business – John Marsh & Sons.

Arthur was the chef.

In [Q3] 1904, he married (1) Catherine Measures [1877-1908] in Huddersfield.

Catherine died 21st December 1908 (aged 31).

In [Q2] 1912, he married (2) Alice Calthrop [1892-1974] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Ethel [b 1912]
  2. Winifred [1916-15/8/1945] who married Roland Marshall
  3. Bruce [b 1918] who married [Q4 1950] Margaret McVeagh and had children: Andrew & Jonathan
  4. Pauline [b 1921]

The family lived at 410 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1911].

Arthur died 25th December 1967 (aged 90).

Alice died 17th December 1974 (aged 82).

Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Marsh Bridge
Cragg Vale. The Hinchliffe Arms and the church of St John in the Wilderness are here

Marsh, Emily Sykes
[1862-1930] Daughter of John Marsh.

In 1891, she and sister Julia were living with their brother John at 24 Rhodes Street, Halifax

Marsh Farm, Southowram
The farm stood on a plot of land called Marsh Fold on the eastern side of Twinge Lane at its junction with Marsh Lane and faced almost due south looking towards Law Lane and with Law Hill House slightly to the right.

Joseph Thwaites owned the property until his death in 1854, when it passed to John Hebblethwaite.

The property was known as

  • Marsh, Southowram when John Hebblethwaite lived here [1861, 1881]
  • Marsh Fold, Southowram when he lived here [1871]
  • Marsh Farm, Southowram on his gravestone [1882]

John was the first Hebblethwaite to live at Marsh.

The old farmhouse was demolished about 1875 for stone quarrying.

There is a datestone J & J.H.

Marsh Farm was rebuilt by John Hebblethwaite

The new house was named Broomfield, but some time later it once again became known as Marsh Farm

See Upper Marsh Farm, Southowram and Upper Marsh, Southowram

Marsh, Felix Patrick
[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Marsh Fold, Southowram
See Marsh Farm, Southowram

Marsh, George Swindon
[1876-19??] Born in Penistone.

He was publican at the Bridge, Brighouse [1908, 1911].

He married Louisa [1881-19??] from Leeds

Marsh Grove, Cragg Vale
Early 19th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

Marsh, Rev H. F.
[19??-19??] Vicar of Stainland. He resigned in 1948

Marsh Hall, Northowram
Lands Head Lane. The house was formerly called Landshead.

The original house was built around 1550.

Dates and initials – IOM – over the main door show that it was owned by James Oates and his first wife, Mary in 1626.

Plasterwork includes the decorative arms of Northumberland, Oxford, Arundell (dated 1637) and Winchester, Cumberland, Kent, Darby, Shrewsbury A part of the plasterwork is dated 1635 I O M for James Oates.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

In 1936, it was listed as 3 dwellings occupied by

  • #1 Bessie Wood
  • #2 John Jennings
  • #3 Ernest Squires

There is a magnificent 36-light mullioned window at the south side, and beautiful plasterwork on the ceilings and friezes of some of the rooms.

The building has recently been restored as a private residence. It is now 3 dwellings.

This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions, Our Home & Country and The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

Marsh, Harry
[19??-19??] He served in World War II.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, Warley

Marsh, John
[1801-1847] He was Licensee at the Royal Hotel, Sowerby Bridge [1841, 1847].

On 21st February 1819, he married Lydia, daughter of Thomas Heavysege, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Henry [b 1822]
  2. John
  3. Thomas [b 1825]
  4. Sarah Ann [b 1828]
  5. Harriet [b 1831]
  6. William Heavysedge
  7. Julia Ellen [1837-1921] who married Thomas Henry Turney

After John's death, his wife, Lydia, was in charge of the Royal Hotel [1851].

Lydia was living with her daughter Julia Ellen and son-in-law Thomas Henry Turney [1861, 1871]

Marsh, John
[1824-1888] Son of John Marsh.

Born in Warley [10th October 1824].

He was a butcher living at the Royal Hotel, Sowerby Bridge with his widowed mother [1851] / inn keeper at the Royal Hotel & cab proprietor [1861] / licensed victualler at the Royal Hotel [1871] / hotel proprietor at the Royal Hotel [1881] / landlord at the Royal Hotel [1887].

He carried the post between Halifax and Ripponden.

Around 1870, he established an omnibus service.

In 1886, he established the John Marsh & Company horse-drawn omnibus service.

In 1859, he married Susan Sykes [1834-1886].


Susan came from Sowerby
 

Children:

  1. Ellen [1860-1933]
  2. Emily Sykes
  3. Julia
  4. Susan
  5. John
  6. Charles [1869-1873]
  7. Lydia [b 1870]

Living with them [in 1871] was Susan's [?] stepmother Mary Ann Sykes [aged 53].

Susan died 11th January 1886 (aged 51).

John died at Park Villa, Sowerby Bridge [3rd December 1888].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £3,572 9/11d.

Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

Marsh, John
[1849-1916] Born in Wirksworth, Derbyshire.

Around 1873, he established a confectionery business – John Marsh & Sons – in Halifax

Marsh, John
[1858-1923] Son of William Heavysege Marsh.

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a cab proprietor (employer) [1901, 1911] / landlord of the Town Hall Hotel [1893-1923].

On 15th July 1897, he married Louisa Scarf [1892-1948] at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge


Louisa was born in Birmingham
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1897]
  2. William [b 1899]
  3. Elise May [b 1901] who emigrated to the USA [1925]

The family lived at 3 Town Hall Court, Sowerby Bridge [1901].

John died 8th April 1923 (aged 64).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,717 1/10d.

Probate was granted to his widow Louisa.

After his death, Louisa took over at the Town Hall Hotel, and ran it until at least 1928.

Louisa died 2nd February 1948.

The couple were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

Marsh, John
[1866-1951] Son of John Marsh.

Of John Marsh & Company.

He was a coach operator [1891, 1901, 1911] / a retired coach operator [1927].

In 1905, he married Emma Gaskell [1871-19??].


Emma was known as Emily
 

Children:

  1. John (Jack) [1906-1914]
  2. twins Alec [b 1908]
  3. Jessie [b 1908]
  4. Marian [1908-1976]

They lived at

  • 24 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1891, 1901, 1905]
  • 31 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with John in 1891 were his sisters Emily and Julia.

Living with John in 1901 were his sisters Julia and Susan [they never married]

John died in Blackpool [1st January 1951].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £11,542 6/10d.

Probate was granted to his widow Emily.

Emily died in Blackpool [30th April 1969].

Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

Marsh, John
[1888-1954] Aka Jack.

Son of John Marsh

Born in Halifax.

He was a journeyman baker [1911] / a confectioner [1916].

He and his brothers Thomas William and Arthur carried on the family business – John Marsh & Sons.

John was in charge of the icing of the cakes.

In 1913, he married Ellen Beaumont [1884-19??] in Halifax.

They lived at

  • 12 & 14 Silver Street, Halifax [1911]
  • Glen View, Clover Hill, Halifax [1916]
  • 2 Heath Park Avenue, Halifax [1954]

John died 23rd May 1954.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,871 12/9d.

Administration was granted to his widow Ellen

Marsh, John
[1907-1996] Local writer and member of Halifax Authors' Circle

Marsh, John Joseph
[1847-1879] A policeman in Halifax [1879]

He died 25th February 1879 (aged 32).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K 1144 D]

Marsh's: John Marsh & Company
Omnibus and cab proprietors and undertakers.

See Isaac Hitchen

Marsh's: John Marsh & Sons
Confectionery & cake-making business established around 1873, by John Marsh.

Recorded in The Tradesmen's Advertiser of 1874, where he was a confectioner at 7 Silver Street, Halifax. The advertisement announced


(LATE E. WEBSTER & CO.) 
WEDDING & BIRTHDAY CAKES

MADE TO ORDER PIGEON PIES, JELLIES, MACCAROONS &c

His sons Thomas William, Arthur, and John carried on the business.

In 1882, the business moved to 12 Silver Street, Halifax. The premises housed the bakery, showrooms, and refreshment rooms.

They were still there in 1900, and they had the Commercial Street Restaurant, Halifax.

In 1937, the business was at 17 & 20 Silver Street, Halifax.

In 1943, they had a bakery at West Grove, Hopwood Lane.

The firm was known for its

Confectionery
Cakes
Pies
Spiced meats
An advertisement for the business in 1943 announced that they were


Caterers for the Royal Luncheons on the occasion of the visit of the Prince of Wales 15th October 1926 and their Majesties the King and Queen, 20th October 1937
 

Marsh, Julia
[1862-1927] Daughter of John Marsh.

She never married.

In 1891, she and sister Emily were living with their brother John at 24 Rhodes Street, Halifax.

In 1901, she and sister Susan were living with brother John at 24 Rhodes Street, Halifax.

In 1911, she and Susan were living at 21 Mayfield Avenue, Halifax.

She and Susan both died in Blackpool

Probate records show that Julia left effects valued at £1,463 3/4d.

Probate was granted to her brother John

Marsh, Lydia Heavysege
[1857-1921] Or Heavysedge. Daughter of William Heavysedge Marsh.

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

In 1885, she married (1) Schofield Hainsworth. They had no children.

In 1895, after Schofield's death, she married (2) John Platt.

They had no children.

After John's death, she carried on as licensee of the Puzzle Hall Inn, Sowerby Bridge.

She submitted plans for the tower at the Puzzle Hall Brewery.

Latterly, she lived at West Parade, Halifax.

She died at St Luke's Hospital [28th March 1921].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,277 14/8d

Marsh, Mr
[16??-16??] Or March. Headmaster of Heath Grammar School [1650]

Marsh, Dr Richard
[1585-1663] Vicar of Halifax [1638]

In 1642, he fled for his life, but returned in 1660

Marsh, Susan
[1864-1938] Daughter of John Marsh

She never married.

In 1901, she and sister Julia were living with their brother John at 24 Rhodes Street, Halifax.

She and Julia both died in Blackpool

Marsh, Thomas William
[1874-1948] Aka Willie.

Son of John Marsh

Born in Halifax [Q1 1874].

He was an apprentice steam engine fitter [1891] / a chef (cook) not domestic [living with his brother Arthur at 37 Commercial Street, Halifax 1901] / a confectioner & caterer [1911] / a confectioner [1916].

He and his brothers Arthur and John carried on the family business – John Marsh & Sons.

Thomas William was in charge of the administrative side of the business.

In [Q2] 1901, he married Lilian Jane Woodward [1878-1933] in Halifax.


Lilian Jane was born in Low Dunsworth, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Kathleen [b 1903]
  2. John [b 1908]

The family lived at 16 Heath Park Avenue, Halifax [1911, 1916].

Lilian Jane died 9th January 1933 (aged 55).

Thomas William died 23rd July 1948 (aged 74).

Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Marsh, Tom
[1874-1941] Son of William Heavysege Marsh.

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a butcher [1891] / cab man / driver [1901] / a tobacconist [1911] / a wholesale tobacconist in Halifax.

On 28th July 1907, he married Annie Archer [1875-1957] from Halifax, at Christ Church, Pellon.

Children:

  1. Charles Archer [b 1908]
  2. Sarah Gertrude [b 1909] who married [1935] Joseph Francis Braithwaite, son of Joseph Morton

In 1901, he was living with his sister Gertrude at the Town Hall Hotel, Sowerby Bridge.

The family lived at

  • 76a New Bank, Halifax [1911]
  • 8 Coleridge Street, Halifax [1936, 1941]

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £445 9/10d

Marsh, Warley
House associated with the Mawde family

Marsh, William Augustus
[18??-18??] BA.

Educated at Pembroke College Cambridge. He was Usher at Heath Grammar School [1840]

Marsh, William Heavysege
[1833-1893] Or Heavysedge.

Son of John Marsh.

He was a butcher [1851, 1861] / cab proprietor & innkeeper at the Puzzle, Sowerby Bridge [1871] / cab proprietor & innkeeper at the Town Hall Tavern, Sowerby Bridge [1881, 1891] / cab proprietor & beerhouse keeper at the Town Hall Tavern, Sowerby Bridge [1893]

On 24th April 1855, he married Francis Jennings [1834-1887] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Lydia Heavysege
  2. John
  3. Harriet [b 1862]
  4. Alice [b 1865]
  5. William [b 1867]
  6. Jessie [b 1873]
  7. Tom
  8. Gertrude [b 1876]
  9. Harry [b 1880]

The family lived at The Nook, Sowerby Bridge [1861].

He died at the Town Hall Tavern [3rd July 1893]. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £394 4/6d, and probate was granted to John Marsh [cab driver] and Harriet Marsh [spinster].

After his death, his son John took over at the Town Hall Hotel

Marsh, William Knowles
[1897-1944] Son of Elizabeth & Oliver Marsh.

Born in Wallasey.

He was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Methodist Church, Halifax / a lay preacher / a manager of Halifax Co-Op Pharmacy.

He married Lucy Evelyn.

Children:

  1. son
  2. daughter
  3. daughter
They lived at 21 Mount Avenue, Highroad Well, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Lieutenant with the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died in India [15th October 1944] (aged 47).

He was buried at Karachi War Cemetery, Pakistan [5 B 12.]

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club

Marshalite
Prefabricated / reconstituted stone produced by Marshall's

Marshall's
Common carriers at Heptonstall.

Partners included Abraham Marshall and Thomas Marshall.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1826

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

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

Marshall & Company
Stone masons & contractors at Brighouse. Recorded in 1890. Partners included William Naylor Marshall, Arthur Blackburn, Harry Wood, and William Naylor Marshall.

See Bryn Terrace, Brighouse

Marshall & Greenwood
Quarry owners and stone merchants at West Lane, Southowram [1905].

Partners included Samuel Marshall and John Greenwood

Marshall & Normington
Stone merchants at Lower Edge Quarries, Rastrick [1874]

Marshall & Riley
Cotton spinners at Land Mill, Colden.

Partners included John Marshall and Harry Riley.

The partnership was dissolved in November 1808

Marshall & Stevenson
Reed and temple makers at Ridgefoot, Todmorden [1905]

Marshall & Tatham
Cotton manufacturers at Nanholme Mill, Todmorden [1905].

Established by Abraham Marshall and John James Tatham when they inherited the business of Barker Olinthus Sutcliffe

Marshall & Walker
Stone quarrier at Pinfold Quarry, Elland [1896, 1905] and Middle Delph Quarry, Rastrick [1905]

Marshall, Brooks & Company
Dyers and finishers of Sowerby Bridge. In 1885, the company bought Ramsden Wood Mill, Walsden and Spring Mill, Walsden

Marshall Brothers
Drinks bottlers with business at 4 Winding Road, Halifax.

Some of their bottles feature a figure which is said to be John Bull or one of the Marshall Brothers

The Marshall Charity
In his will, Harold Marshall left £2,500 in trust to establish The Marshall Charity in memory of his wife, Gertrude, and his 2 daughters, for the upkeep of Halifax Parish Church so long as it is the principal parish church in the town of Halifax.

Marshall's: E. Marshall & Company
Human hair merchants and hairdressers' sundriesmen at Bedford Street North, Halifax [1905]

Marshall's (Halifax) Limited
In 1964, the Halifax Tool Company Limited became Marshall's (Halifax) Limited.

Their principal subsidiaries include Brookes Limited, Craig Brothers Limited, Fielden Engineers Limited, Halifax Tool Company Limited, Halco Drilling International Limited, Halifax Tool Company South Africa (Pty) Limited, Higher Speed Metals Limited, Marshall's (Kelso) Limited, Marshall's (Midlands) Limited, Marshall's (Rotherham) Limited, Marshall's (Teesside) Limited, R. Wild Limited, Reliance Mercury Limited, and S. Marshall & Sons Limited

Marshall Hall, Elland
Owners and tenants have included

Marshall's: Harold Marshall Engineering
Halifax engineering firm established in 1974. In the late 1990s, the business was acquired by Greening & Crowther

Marshall, Huntriss & Company
Legal Firm at Cadney House, Fountain Street, Halifax.

See G. R. B. Bancroft and Harold Marshall

Marshall's: John, Reuben & James Marshall
Fancy manufacturers at Rastrick. Partners included John Marshall, Reuben Marshall, and James Marshall.

In January 1848, he was declared bankrupt

Marshall's: Joshua Marshall & Company Limited
Pianoforte, organ and musical instrument exporters and merchants, tuners and repairers, and publishers. The business was established around 1886.

It became a limited company in 1890.

They had branches at Halifax [at the Albany Music Rooms], Huddersfield [their headquarters], Bradford, Barnsley, Dewsbury, Castleford, and Wakefield

Marshall's Limited
Car sales and motor engineers at Mayfield Garage, King Cross Lane

Marshall's: S. Marshall & Sons Limited
Stone quarrying company established by Solomon Marshall and his son, Ernest. In 1896, there was a stone quarry at West Lane, Southowram.

They were at other site in Southowram.

In 1963, the company became a public company, Marshalls PLC.

See Birds Royd Quarry, Brighouse, Brier Lane, Southowram, Halifax Tool Company Limited, Marshall's Quarry, Southowram, Lincoln Shackleton, Watson Quarries, Southowram and White Rock Quarry, Sowood

Marshall, Woodhouse & Company
Fancy cloth manufacturers at Rastrick.

The partnership was dissolved in October 1838

Marshalls PLC
Southowram-based stone quarrying and construction company founded as S. Marshall & Son Limited by Solomon Marshall in 1903. In 1963, the company became a public company, Marshalls PLC.

The company's Southowram stone is widely-used in Britain – including the streets of London, the new London Bridge, and Trafalgar Square – and exported all over the world.

In 1899, a block measuring 11 ft by 9 ft by 17 ins was quarried – this was the largest block excavated at Southowram.

In 1937, the company began to produce Marshalite, a reconstituted stone used in building and paving.

In the 1960s, the company took over Joseph Brooke Limited. On 14th January 1987, a fire caused considerable damage.

Marshalls is now a group of companies involved in manufacture of drilling and mining equipment, in addition to the traditional stone production and processing. They are the world's largest producers of hydraulically-pressed concrete.

See Greening & Crowther Engineering Group and Southage's

Marshaw Bank, Cragg Vale

Marshaw Bridge, Cragg Vale
Bridge over the Cragg Brook near the Hinchliffe Arms.

Marschagh Brig is mentioned in 1316.

See John Cockcroft's Charity and Marshaw Bridge Mill

Marsland, Greenwood
[18??-18??] He was a grocer [1872].

In [Q4] 1840, he married Unknown in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Thomas Edwin

Marsland, James Robert Haley
[1896-1918] He lived at 25 Hartley Street, Pellon Lane, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Stoker with the Royal Navy. aboard the dreadnought HMS St Vincent.

He died in the RN Hospital at South Queensferry [2nd August 1918] (aged 22).

He was buried at Illingworth Church [7th August 1918]

Marsland, John
[1837-1???] Born in Hayfield, Derbyshire.

He was manager of Sowerby Bridge Gas Works [1887] / a gas engineer [1891].

Around 1876, he married Adelaide [1849-1???] from Ripponden.

Children:

  1. Clara [b 1876]

The family lived at

  • Princess Street, Sowerby Bridge [1887]
  • 10 Regent Place, Concrete Villas, Sowerby Bridge [1891]

Marsland, Thomas Edwin
[1848-1914] Of Northowram.

Son of Greenwood Marsland, grocer.

He was a dyer [1872].

On 21st September 1872, he married Emma Ingham [1854-1917] at Halifax Parish Church.


Emma, of Ovenden, was the daughter of Henry William Ingham, overlooker
 

Thomas Edwin died in Halifax [Q1 1914] (aged 65).

Emma died in Halifax [Q4 1917] (aged 63) 

Marsland, William Burgess
[17??-18??] Landlord of the St Crispin, Halifax.

He married Susannah [1790-1835]

Marston, Charles Bowland
[1857-1901] Born in Ripon.

He was a solicitor's clerk.

In 1891, he married Alice Mary Ingram [1865-1950] in Ripon.


Alice Mary was born in Ripon
 

Children:

  1. Ethel [1892-1976] who never married
  2. Percy Ingram

The family lived at 24 Stanley Road, Halifax [1901]

Marston, Henry Edward
[1897-19??]

In [Q4] 1941, he married Unknown in Halifax.

In April 1952, he was charged with the murder of his 7-year-old daughter Rosemarie Edith and his 9-year-old son Michael Anthony after their bodies were found when fire-fighters entered the burning building and broke into a locked bedroom at their home in St Augustine's Terrace, Halifax. Marston was lying semi-conscious with the children and had wrist and chest wounds.

He was sentenced and imprisoned

Marston, P. L.
[18??-191?] He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax


Question: Could this be Percy Ingram Marston?

 

Marston, Percy Ingram
[1893-1917] Son of Charles Bowland Marston.

Born in Halifax [14th October 1893].

He was educated at Ripon Grammar School / employed by the National Provincial Bank in Knaresborough.

During World War I, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 22nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He was with the B.E.F [from March 1916], and was invalided home [September 1916]. After a period of recovery and training at the Cambridge Cadet School, he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant [15th July 1917], and he returned to France [August 1917].

He died of wounds sustained in a bombing by enemy aircraft at the 2nd Australian Casualty Clearing [20th September 1917] (aged 23) 

He was buried at Trois Arbres Cemetery, Steenwerck, France [II A 1].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Marston, William
[1892-1940] He lived at 4 Carlton Place, Halifax [1940].

He was a civilian casualty of the Hanson Lane bomb which fell on 22nd November 1940.

He died on the same day at the West Hill Hotel, Halifax

Martha's Mount, Mill Bank
In 19??, John Cheetham gave a public bench to the community at Mill Bank with the understanding that his wife, Martha, should have priority. The site of the bench became known as Martha's Mount.

A bus stop and telephone kiosk now stand on the site

Marthwaite
The fictitious name which Phyllis Bentley uses for Marsden in her Inheritance trilogy

Martin & Sheard
Watchmakers and jewellers at Broad Street, Halifax [1905]

Martin, Ann
[19??-] She was Councillor for Brighouse / Mayor of Calderdale [2013-2014]

Martin, Bernard
[1920-1943] Son of Ellen & Ulick Martin of King Cross, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Leading Cook (S)  with the Royal Navy aboard the frigate HMS Itchen.

He died 23rd September 1943 (aged 23)  when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-666, and sank in the Atlantic with the loss of all but one of her crew.

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [83 1]

Martin, Daniel
[1???-1844] An Irishman living in Halifax.

On 7th December 1844, his brother-in-law James Tansey was imprisoned for the manslaughter of Martin.

On 23rd September 1844, Tansey had been having dinner with his wife and children. Martin rushed in and there was a scuffle in which Martin had struck his sister, Tansey's wife, and Tansey.

Tansey had a knife, and cut Martin below the ear, causing blood to flow

like a water tap

Martin was taken to Halifax Infirmary, where he died the following morning. Tansey was imprisoned for 6 months with hard labour

Martin, Frank
[1896-1917] Son of Henry Martin.

Born in Northowram [28th April 1896].

He was a member of Coley Sunday School / a mill hand (worsted spinning) [1911] / an overlooker with Joseph Wood & Sons, Hipperholme.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [3rd May 1917].

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [6], and on Coley War Memorial.

His brother James Lawrence also died in the War

Martin, Frank William
[1916-1943] Son of Edna & Jack Martin.

Born in Leicester.

In [Q1] 1942, he married Vera Goodall in Halifax.

They lived at 34 Beechwood Drive, Illingworth.

During World War II, he served as a Sapper with 754 Army Field Company Royal Engineers.

He died of wounds in Sicily [13th August 1943] (aged 27).

He was buried at Catania War Cemetery, Sicily, Italy [I E 37].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Martin, Dr Frederick William
[1859-19??] Born in Liverpool.

He was Medical officer of Health for Brighouse [1911].

Around 1882, he married Jannett Fanny [1856-19??].


Jannett Fanny was born at sea
 

Children:

  1. child
  2. child

The family lived at 11 Wellholme, Brighouse [1911].

Their grandson James Malley Martin was killed in World War I

Martin, George
[1891-1918] Born in Totley, Sheffield.

Both his parents were dead by 1911.

In 1911, he and his siblings

  • Florence [b 1895]
  • James [b 1887]
  • Bernard [?] Joseph [b 1897]
were living with their stepfather George Clarke [b 1869] at Lower East Lee, Eastwood, Todmorden.

He was a bell ringer at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone / a signalman at Stansfield Hall for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company.

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

He was killed in action in France / Flanders [11th October 1918].

He was buried at the Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-en-Cambresis, France [II A 10].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Martin, George
[1899-1918] Son of William Martin.

Born in Hebden Bridge.

He was a member of Old Town Wesleyan Sunday School, Wadsworth / a school part-time cotton doffer [1911] / a twister at Lee Mill, Heptonstall.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), but was discharged because he was under-age (16 years-old). He rejoined the West Yorkshire Regiment, and was transferred and served as a Lance Corporal with the 7th Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment.

He was a drill instructor at Ashford, Kent.

He went to France where he was hospitalised with wounds to his right arm.

He died a few days later [31st March 1918] (aged 19).

He was buried at the Etaples Military Cemetery, France [XXXIII B 12A].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on Wadsworth War Memorial, on the Memorial at Old Town Methodist Chapel, Wadsworth, and on the Memorial at Acre Mill, Old Town

Martin Green Lane Toll House, Greetland

Martin, Henry
[1801-1858] Of Upper George Yard, Halifax.

Born in Bordesley, Warwickshire [8th July 1801].

Publisher of the the Halifax Free Press, the Halifax Reformer, the Halifax & Huddersfield Express, and the Halifax Express.

By 1841 – reportedly due to ill-feeling – he had ceased to be proprietor / editor of the Halifax Express.

He published a volume of Sonnets & Miscellaneous Poems [1830].

He published letters sent by Joshua Horner during his travels in Europe [1840, 1841]. After leaving the Halifax Express, he decided to publish the extracts himself – these are currently held by the Bodleian Library, Oxford.

He married Maria.


Maria was born in Shoreditch, London
 


There is a marriage between Henry Martin & Maria Townsend at St Mary's Church, Lambeth [10th January 1827]
 

They had no children.

They lived at

  • 7 Bedford Terrace, Halifax [1841, 1851]
  • 6 Bedford Terrace, Halifax [1861-1919]

Harriet Hudson was their housekeeper from at least 1851.

Henry died of dysentery shortly after visiting his brother in London [29th September 1858] (aged 57).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £450.

The will was proved by his widow Maria.

Maria died 15th April 1881 (aged 89).

Probate records show that she left a personal estate valued at under £2,000.

The will was proved by Joseph Brearley (Halifax chemist & druggist).

Harriet Hudson continue to live at Bedford Terrace after Maria's death.

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 816] with Harriet Hudson

Martin, Henry
[1873-1951] Known as Harry.

Son of James Martin, tailor.

Born in Lincoln.

He was a labourer [1893] / a warehouseman of Gardener Square, Hipperholme [1893] / a warehouseman in brass works [1901] / a mason's labourer [1911].

On 23rd September 1893, he married Nellie Sherwood [1869-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Nellie, of Gardener Square, Hipperholme, was born in Wokingham, the daughter of Albert Edward Sherwood, labourer.

She had an illegitimate son: Alfred Edward Sherwood [1889-1978] born in Hipperholme, who was a stone flag maker [1911]

 

Children:

  1. James Lawrence
  2. Frank
  3. Tom [b 1901]
  4. Harold [b 1907]
  5. Robert / Bob [1910-1985]
  6. Willie [1912-1975]

The family lived at

  • 4 Bird Holme, Northowram [1901]
  • Towngate, Hipperholme [1911]
  • 16 West End, Hipperholme [1917]

Sons James Lawrence & Frank died in World War I

Martin, James Lawrence
[1894-1917] Son of Henry Martin.

Born in Northowram [2nd August 1894].

He was a member of Coley Church & choir & taught at the Sunday School / a mill hand (worsted spinning) [1911] / a textile overlooker with Joseph Wood & Sons Limited at Hipperholme.

During World War I, enlisted in Brighouse [4th September 1914] with the Corps of Dragoons of the Line, 2nd Dragoons Guards (Scots Greys), and was held in reserve until he was transferred to the 1st Battalion Gordon Highlanders [6th July 1915].

He went to France [28th July 1915].

He sustained slight gunshot wound to the head [20th August 1915].

He was promoted to Lance Corporal [3rd March 1916] and Corporal [22nd July 1916].

He was killed in action in France [11th April 1917].

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [8 & 9], on Coley War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley.

His brother Frank also died in the War

Martin, James Malley
[1898-1918] MC.

Known as Cyril.

His parents lived in Liverpool; his grandparents – Mrs & Dr Frederick William Martin – lived in Brighouse.

He was a regular soldier with the 5th Battalion Dragoon Guards, when World War I broke out.

He was with the BEF at Mons.

He was awarded the Military Cross [February 1917] for


a daring reconnaissance in daylight under heavy rifle and shell fire. He obtained information which had much to do with the success of the operation
 

He sustained shrapnel wound to the knee at Cambrai [1918] and treated at hospital in Fazackerly, Liverpool. He was transferred and served as a Lieutenant with the Royal Air Force.

He was killed on a bombing raid when he crashed over British lines [29th October 1918] (aged 20).

Martin, John Henry
[1885-1918] Born in Bridlington.

He was a member of Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax & Boys' Brigade / employed by Edward Foster & Son Limited / a reservist.

In [Q4] 1905, he married either Emily Hallas or Clara Smith in Halifax.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He fought at Mons and was gassed and wounded 5 times.

He went to India [January 1917].

He sustained serious leg wounds in France.

He died in India after 3 operations for the leg wounds [6th November 1918].

He was (possibly) buried at the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel

Martin, John Pearson
[1864-19??] Schoolmaster in Halifax [1896]

Born in Cockermouth.

In 1891, he married Jane Harrison Temple in Cockermouth.

Children:

  1. Daisy Elaine [b 1896] who was baptised at St Jude's Church, Savile Park [23rd November 1896]

Martin, Joseph
[18??-1915] Of Todmorden.

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

He died 18th April 1915.

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [20], in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on Patmos War Memorial, and on the Roll of Honour of Patmos Congregational Church

Martin, Moses
[1856-19??] Son of Thomas Martin [1821-1???], labourer and deer housekeeper of Woodham Mortimer, Essex.

Born in Rochford, Essex.

He was a labourer in Essex [1871] / a machine labourer [1891] / an engine driver (agricultural & locomotive) in Warnford, Hampshire, England [1901] / landlord of the Black Bull, Clifton [1915, 1917].

In [Q1] 1883, he married Betsy Cole [1860-1914] in Rochford, Essex.


Betsy was born in Great Munden, Hertfordshire, the daughter of Susan & William Cole
 

Children:

  1. Harry Sidney [b 1888]
  2. Harold M [b 1890]
  3. Constance [b 1892]
  4. Cecil Arthur [b 1895]
  5. Fred
  6. Hilda [b 1900]

Betsy was head of the household [1911]

Martin, Mr
[17??-1???] Teacher of French, Italian and Spanish.

Recorded on 3rd August 1781, when he taught privately and also at Miss Mellin's Academy and Rev Hudson's Academy

Martin Nest, Holywell Green
Owners and tenants have included

Martin Sons & Company Limited
Worsted coating manufacturers.

Recorded in 1915 and the 1930s, when they were at Martin's Mill, Pellon Lane

Martin, Steve
[19??-] He was Mayor of Todmorden [1997-1998]

Martin, T. H.
[18??-1???] Around 1875, he established a millinery business at Central Millinery Rooms, Central Street, Halifax

Martin, Thomas
[16??-17??] Assistant to Joseph Holroyd. During Holroyd's absence, whilst he was travelling on the continent, Martin carried on the business in Halifax.

See The Letter Books of Joseph Holroyd & Sam Hill

Martin, Wilfred
[1???-194?] Of Todmorden.

During World War II, he served with the Royal Armoured Corps.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Martin, Wilfred
[1898-1916] Son of Moses Martin of the Black Bull, Clifton.

He was an apprentice with Fowler's, engineers of Leeds.

During World War I, he enlisted under age [January 1915], and served as a Guardsman with the 1st Battalion Scots Guards.

He was killed in action on the Somme [15th September 1916] (aged 18).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [7D], on Clifton War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint John's Church, Clifton, and in the book Clifton War Memorial

Martin, William
[1875-19??] Born in Huntingdon.

He was a farm bailiffe [1911].

Around 1897, he married Mary Jane [1878-19??].


Mary Jane was born in Wigton, Cumberland
 

Children:

  1. John William [b 1898] who was a cotton doffer (cotton spinning) [1911]
  2. George
  3. James Andrew [b 1902]
  4. Agnes May [b 1903]
  5. Sam [b 1906]
  6. Ethel [b 1908]

The family lived at

  • Old Laithe Farm, Wadsworth [1911]
  • 3 Club Houses, Old Town, Hebden Bridge [1917]

Martin, William
[1913-1944] Son of Edith Emma & Albert William Martin.

He married Winifred Annie.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 16th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He died 29th August 1944 (aged 31).

He was buried at Montecchio War Cemetery, Italy [II J 10]

Martin Wood, Mytholmroyd

Martindale, Halifax
9 Swires Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Martineau, Rev Robert
[1913-1999] He was a mathematician from Cambridge. before becoming Vicar of St George's Church, Ovenden [1946-1952]. He was remembered for going round his parish on skis in the snow of 1947.

He left Ovenden to serve at Allerton, Liverpool [1952]. He went on to be Suffragen Bishop of Huntingdon and then Bishop of Blackburn

Martinek, Helen
[19??-] She stood unsuccessfully as the UK Independence candidate in the Election for MP for Halifax [2001]

Martins Bank, Brighouse
This branch of Martins Bank Limited was on the site of the Old Mansion House, Brighouse

Martins Bank Chambers, Halifax
New Crown Street.

Owners and tenants have included

See Martins Bank, Halifax

Martins Bank, Elland
The Elland branch of Martins Bank Limited was at 1 Southgate. Built in 1873. The building was a branch of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Bank Limited [1922]

Martins Bank, Halifax
To accommodate their purchase of Equitable Bank Limited, Martins Bank Limited bought the property at 18 Silver Street, Halifax which had been a branch of Farrows Bank.

In November 1928, they bought the property at 16 Silver Street, Halifax.

They also took over 2 Silver Street as part of their purchase of Halifax Commercial Banking Company Limited. This branch was retained until 1940 when the two Silver Street branches merged at number 16.

The Halifax branch was in the former Halifax Equitable Benefit Building Society Offices at the junction of Central Street and Silver Street.

See Coiners, Halifax and Martins Bank Chambers, Halifax

Martins Bank, Hebden Bridge
The Hebden Bridge branch of Martins Bank Limited was at 10 Market Place

Martins Bank, Hipperholme
The Hipperholme sub-branch of Martins Bank Limited was at 13 Leeds Road. This was a sub-branch to Halifax

Martins Bank Limited
The bank began as the Bank of Liverpool by Deed of Settlement in 1831. It was registered as Limited in 1882.

The name changed to the Bank of Liverpool & Martins [December 1918], and to Martins Bank Limited [January 1928].

It acquired the undertaking of Martins Bank Limited [1918] and the Halifax Commercial Banking Company Limited [1920], the Equitable Bank Limited (registered as the Halifax Equitable Bank Limited) [1927] and the Lancashire & Yorkshire Bank Limited in 1928.

In 1927, the bank acquired the Equity Bank Limited.

They had local branches at

The bank later merged with Barclays Bank.

See D. H. C. Briggs

Martins Bank, Luddendenfoot
This sub-branch of the Mytholmroyd branch of Martins Bank Limited was at Burnley Road.

Martins Bank, Mytholmroyd
The Mytholmroyd branch of Martins Bank Limited was at Burnley Road. There was a sub-branch at Luddendenfoot

Martins Bank, Ripponden
This was a sub-branch to the Halifax branch of Martins Bank Limited

Martins Bank, Sowerby Bridge
The Sowerby Bridge branch of Martins Bank Limited was at 21 Town Hall Street, at the junction with Tuel Lane

Martins Bank, Todmorden
The Todmorden branch of Martins Bank Limited was at 1 Bridge Street

Marton, Stephen
[17??-17??] Of Stainland. Coiner charged with clipping and diminishing coins in 1769

Mary Law's Charity
In her will of 1701, Mary Law bequeathed money from her property at Lower Woodhouse and Rastrick for the maintenance of 4 poor widows of Rastrick, and to the use of a school for teaching 20 poor children to read and write, to be chosen within the townships of Rastrick and Brighouse. The property included the houses in Ogden Lane, Rastrick.

See Richard Sugden

Mary Towneley Loop
A 47-mile long circular track for horse-riders and walkers around the bridleways and paths of the south Pennines

Maryons, Wyons

Mashon, Rev
[19??-19??] Vicar of St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount [1940s]

Maslen, Harry
[1789-1835] Son of Thomas Maslen.

He was a Trustee of Rishworth Independent Church

On 18th August 1814, he married Mary Wilkinson at St Peter's Church, Birstall.


Mary was the daughter of Benjamin Wilkinson

Her sister Elizabeth married Michael Hoyle on the same day at the same church

 

Children:

  1. Eleanor who married Thomas Dean
  2. Mary Wade who married James Crabtree Parker
  3. Harry Sedgwick who emigrated to Australia
  4. Thomas William
  5. Harriet Esther [1829-1899] who married Michael Hoyle Wheelwright

The family lived on their farm near Beckenham, London.

In the mid-1820s, his wife inherited an interest in Rishworth School from her father, who was related to John Wheelwright. The family moved to Rishworth.

Harry became a master at Rishworth School, and Mary became the Matron.

Harry's widowed mother, Mary, lived with them.

Members of the family were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden

Maslen, Thomas
[17??-1???] He was a partner in the shipbroking firm of Bingley, Pitt & Maslen.

He married Mary Hopkins.

Children:

  1. Thomas John
  2. Harry

Maslen, Thomas John
[1787-1856] Son of Thomas Maslen.

He was born and grew up in London but was sent to school in France at the age of 16 for at least a year.

In London he worked in a counting-house until appointed a Cadet in the Madras Army of the East India Company in 1807. In 1821, he retired as a Lieutenant on half-pay due to ill health.

He spent some time in London, but he was in Yorkshire in 1828 when he wrote the preface to his book The Friend of Australia, a plan for exploring Australia, which was published in 1830. The book had an imaginative map of Australia – which he had drawn in 1827 – showing an accurate outline of the continent and an imaginary inland sea separating the two parts of Australia: Australindia and Anglicania.

He lived at Small Lees, Soyland [1841], with a local housekeeper, Betty Shaw.

He was an early advocate of decimal currency, and wrote A New Decimal System of Money [published London 1841].

He wrote several books on town planning. In 1843, he was still in Ripponden when he published his last book Suggestions for the Improvement of our Towns and Houses of Halifax.

He died in London in 1856, tended by Betty Shaw. His niece, Mary Wade Parker, by then widowed, administered his small estate.

Mason's
Ladies' and children's outfitters. They were at 5 Woolshops, Halifax [1936] when the proprietors were S. Mason and H. M. Marsland

Mason, Albert
[1897-1916] Son of Amelia Josephine & Fredrick George Thomas Mason of 30 Beech Hill Terrace, Pellon Lane, Halifax.

Born in Lincolnshire.

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

He died 27th April 1916 (aged 19).

He was buried at Cité Bonjean Military Cemetery, France. [IX G 34]

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Mason & Howorth
Published The Todmorden & Hebden Bridge Historical Almanack [1908, 1914].

They were at 4 Hall Street, Strand, Todmorden [1908, 1914]

Mason, Arthur A.
[1921-1942] Son of Mary Ann & William Mason of Heptonstall.

During World War II, he served as a Guardsman with the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards.

He died 27th February 1942 (aged 21).

He was buried at Octagonal Methodist Chapel, Heptonstall [F 26]

Mason, Ellis
[1806-1853] Born in Soyland.

He was a cotton spinner [1823, 1851].

On 23rd August 1823, he married Sally Atkinson [1803-1881] at Elland Parish Church.


Sally was the daughter of
Isaac Atkinson
 

Children:

  1. James [1824-1825]
  2. Ann [1826-1899] who married William Whiteley
  3. John [1827-1828]
  4. Ellis [1830-1831]
  5. Mary Ellen [1832-1900] who married Benjamin Norcliffe
  6. Sally [b 1837]
  7. Patience [1842-1883] who married Joseph Riley
  8. Sarah [1844-1903] who married Luke Farrar
  9. Ruth Hannah [b 1847]

The children were all born in Soyland.

The family lived at New House, Soyland [1851].

Sally was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [26th March 1881]

Mason Green, Ovenden
House. Recorded on maps produced in 1854.

See Lower Mason Green, Ovenden

Mason, Harry Rothwell
[1895-1918] Born Harry Rothwell in Halifax.

Before he was 5 years old, he was adopted by Lydia & Thomas William Mason.

He was a silk dresser at Phoenix Mill, Brighouse.

During World War I, he enlisted [June 1916], and served as a Private with the 12th Battalion Norfolk Regiment.

He was killed in action [15th August 1918] (aged 23).

He was buried at Le Grand Hasard Military Cemetery, Morbecque, France [2 E 6].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

Mason, James
[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Hanging Lee Mill, Ripponden [from 1812]. In 1822, he bought the mill from the owner, Thomas Stead

Mason, John
[1829-1886] He was an innkeeper / retired [1886].


Question: Does anyone know which inn this may have been?

 

He lived at 4 Lister Court, Chapeltown, Halifax [1886].

He died 26th April 1886 (aged 57).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K 1030 D]

Mason, John
[1868-1915] GCM.

Son of Ann & William Mason of Manchester.

Born in Manchester.

He was a master printer.

In 1909, he married Bertha Greenwood [1877-1958] in Todmorden.


Bertha was born in Cornholme
 

Children:

  1. Ernest [1911-1958]

The family lived at 767 Burnley Road, Cornholme [1911-1915].

He served in the South African War and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and Long Service Medal.

During World War I, he served as a Company Sergeant Major with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He was sent to Gallipoli.

He was killed in action [7th August 1915] (aged 47)  when he and 14 other officers went over the parapet.

He was buried at the Lancashire Landing Cemetery, Turkey [A 68].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, on the Memorial at Todmorden Unitarian Church, and on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden

Mason, John William
[1867-1944] Born in Barkisland.

He was a carter [1892].

In 1892, he married Lilly Whiteley [1868-1942].


Lilly was born in Greetland
 

Children:

  1. William

The family lived at

  • Cross Villa, Barkisland [1911]
  • 173 Hanging Lee, Ripponden

Mason's: Mary Mason & Son
They were listed as gardeners, nursery, & seedsmen, grocers, tea, &c dealers, at Old Market, Halifax [1822]

Mason, Matthew
[1686-1714] Of Hubberholme-in-Craven. He was articled to John Maude and became a Halifax attorney, taking over the practice after Maude's death. After Mason's death, his practice was taken over by his brother-in-law, John Beaumont

Mason, Mrs
[1???-18??] She ran a private school in Halifax [around 1870]

Mason, Robert
[16??-17??] He was Constable of Northowram [1701]

Mason, Thomas Mansell
[18??-1916] Or Thomas Marshall Mason.

Born in West Hartlepool.

He lived in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 9th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

He was killed in action [3rd July 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [4A], and on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Halifax

Mason, Thomas William
[1867-1924] Born in Hartshead.

In [Q1] 1887, he married Lydia Ann Hargreaves [1864-1921] in Halifax.


Lydia Ann was born in Rastrick
 

They had no children.

Around 1900, they adopted 4-year-old Harry Rothwell.

The family lived at 7 Gooder Street, Brighouse [1911]

Mason, William
[18??-18??] Cork cutter and furniture broker at 24 Swine Market, Halifax [1874]

Mason, William
[18??-18??] Draper at Halifax.

In 1851, he was declared bankrupt

Mason, Rev William
[18??-1937] BA.

Vicar of Rastrick [1904-1937]

Mason, William
[1894-1916] Aka Willie:

Son of John William Mason.

Born in Greetland.

He was a cotton spinner [1911].

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

He died 26th April 1916 (aged 22).

He was buried at Cité Bonjean Military Cemetery, France. [IX G 20].

He is remembered in the churchyard at Christ Church, Barkisland, on Ripponden War Memorial, on Barkisland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Barkisland

Masonic Hall, Elland
Southgate. Built by the Savile [No 1231] Masonic Lodge Recorded in 1905 and 1937

Masonic Hall, Halifax
St James's Road. The house was originally known as Heatherstone and was built in 18??.

Work began on the new Masonic Hall on 16th March 1868. The Hall opened on 30th June 1868. Prior to the opening of the Hall, the masons met at the Old Cock, Halifax.

The De Warren No 1302, St John No 1736, and Facula No 4825 Lodges met here.

See Freemasons' Hall, Halifax

Masonic Hall, Hebden Bridge
Hope Street. Built by the Prince Frederick No 307 Lodge

Masonic Hall, Hipperholme
Built in 1892 on land formerly owned by John Lister of Shibden Hall.

The Master's Chair was carved by Harry Percy Jackson.

The Lightcliffe [No 1332] Masonic Lodge was here [1937].

The building is now used by the Lightcliffe Freemasons

Masonic Hall, Sowerby Bridge
Eaglescliffe, Beech Road. Recorded in 1905

Masonic Hall, Todmorden
White Hart Fold. Built by the Todmorden Masonic Hall Company.

The corner stone was laid on 2nd August 1860.

Opened 5th June 1862.

The building is inscribed No. 363 with oak leaves and No. 266 with ivy leaves.

See Sam Baldwin and Stanley Club, Todmorden

Masonic Hall, West Vale
The Freemasons – notably the Savile [No 1231] Masonic Lodge – moved into Willow Royd, West Vale in 1926.

Later, they were joined by the Mexborough Masonic Lodge and the Ryburn [No 1283] Masonic Lodge

Masonic Lodges

Masonic Rooms, Bottoms
Built by the Prince George [No 308] Masonic Lodge

Masons' & Delvers' Union
See Stag's Head, Shibden

Massam, Henry
[1850-1930]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. James Henry

The family lived at 7 Dudwell Terrace, Halifax [1920]

Massam, James Henry
[1881-1920] Son of Henry Massam.

During World War I, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy.

He died aboard the HMS Pembroke [22nd January 1920] (aged 39).

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [3 77].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Masser, John Thornton
[1855-1929] Son of Thomas Masser.

Born in Bradford.

He was a solicitor [1907].

On 11th July 1885, he married Jesse Margaret Legge from London.

They lived at Oaks, Rastrick

Masser, Thomas
[1811-1883] Born in York.

He was a tailor & woollen draper [1851] / a woollen draper [1861]

On 23rd March 1845, he married (1) Mary Thornton at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick.


Mary was the daughter of
John Thornton
 

Mary died October 1845.

In 1847, he married (2) Hannah Thornton.


Hannah was the daughter of John Thornton and sister of his first wife Mary
 

Children:

  1. John Thornton

The family lived at

Thomas died 6th August 1883.

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £4,144 16/4d.

The will was proved by his widow and his son

Hannah died 28th July 1907.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,356 4/4d.

Probate was granted to her son

Massey, Rev Joseph
[1798-1840] A native of Blackburn.

He trained at Idle [1822-1826] and served at Hyde, Cheshire before becoming Minister at Booth Congregational Church [1836-1840].

He married Mary [1795-1857].

Children:

  1. Sarah Mary [1832-1865]

Joseph died 8th December 1840 [aged 42]. Mary died 10th August 1857 [aged 62].

Members of the family were buried at Booth Independent Church

Masten, Mr
[1???-1835] Notice of his death described him as
Victualler of Rishworth School

Masters, George
[1874-1???] Son of Frank Masters, tailor.

He was a painter of Commercial Street, Wadsworth [1897].

In 1897, he married Mary Hannah Sutcliffe [1876-1899] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary Hannah, of Weaver's Square, Heptonstall, was born 9th May 1876, the illegitimate daughter of Ann Sutcliffe, of Heptonstall; father not recorded.

Ann was the daughter of Eli Sutcliffe, & married [1879] Levi Greenwood

 

Children:

  1. Edith [b Q1/1898] who was a fustian sewing machinist [1911]

Mary Hannah died in Todmorden [Q2 1899] (aged 22) 

Masters-Whittaker, Mrs
[1853-1912] Wife of the Vicar of Holme, Cliviger. Of The Holme, Todmorden.

She was a generous benefactor to Todmorden.

In 1900, she have land and paid the entire cost of the construction of St Michael & All Angels' Church, Cornholme

Matcham, Frank
[1854-1920] A great theatrical architect and designer of his day.

His work included the Grand Theatre & Opera House, Halifax, the London Palladium, and the Blackpool Grand Theatre

Mathematics

Mather, Abraham
[1786-1832] Born in Clifton, Lancashire.

He was a slater [1816, 1819, 1824, 1832].

On 11th March 1815, he married (1) Margaret Liddle at Halifax Parish Church.


Margaret was the daughter of
Nicholas Liddle
 

Children:

  1. Jane [bapt 1816]
  2. Sarah [bapt 1819]

The family lived at

  • Halifax
  • Manchester
  • Rossendale

He was a labourer [1808].

On 6th May 1808, he enlisted and was described as

5'4", round visage, grey eyes and brown hair

On 25th October 1808, he joined Captain Pigott's Company as a Private with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment. On 25th February 1809, he transferred as a Drummer.

He served in the Scheldt Campaign and remained with the Battalion until 14th July 1812, when he was ordered to Recruiting, where he remained until his discharge on 5th June 1815.

On account of his job in recruiting, he did not serve in the Peninsula War, but remained in England throughout and was not entitled to a medal claim.

The groom's signature on marriage records suggest that he may have married twice bigamously in Manchester:

On 18th April 1824, he married (2) Hannah in Manchester Cathedral.


Hannah was the widow of Mr Barratt
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [bapt 1827]

On 25th April 1832, he married (3) Mary in Manchester Cathedral.


Mary was the widow of Mr Aldridge

Mary died of cholera [30th June 1832]

 

Abraham (possibly) died in the Manchester Cholera epidemic [2nd July 1832].

Margaret died in Haslingden, Lancashire [21st April 1879] (aged 83).

She was buried at St James's Church, Haslingden

Mather, W.
[18??-18??] Tailor at Halifax.

In February 1862, he was declared bankrupt

Matthew, Henry
[1860-1???] Or Mathew.

Son of John Mathew, shoemaker.

Born in Littleborough.

He was a weaver of Ovenden [1881] / a dye house labourer [1891] / a dyer's labourer [1901] / a dye house labourer [1911].

In 1881, he married Sarah Ann Atkinson [1861-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah Ann, of Cross Field, Halifax, was the daughter of John Atkinson, shoemaker
 

Children:

  1. Charley / Charles
  2. Lomas [1895-1902]
  3. Otis [1899-1906]

The family lived at

  • 5 Shay Lane, Ovenden, Halifax [1891]
  • 11 Old Lee Bank, Ovenden, Halifax [1901]
  • 4 Victoria Street North, Haley Hill, Halifax [1911]
  • 8 Nab End, Clayton Heights, Queensbury [1916]

Matthewman, John
[17??-18??] Merchant at Halifax [1809]

Matthews, Charles
[1889-1916] Or Mathew, Matthew.

Son of Henry Matthew.

Born in Halifax.

He was a dyehouse labourer [1911].

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

He died in hospital from gunshot wounds [5th October 1916] (aged 27).

He was buried at Mont Huon Military Cemetery, France [II F 5]

Matthews, Rev D. K. F.
[19??-19??] Curate at Hebden Bridge [1954]. In 1955, he was appointed vicar of Grimethorpe

Matthews, George
[1???-18??] Of Brighouse.

He married Louisa Burnham [1805-1834].

Children:

  1. Anne [1833-1834] who died aged 5 months

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Matthews, Rev Roy Ian John
[19??-] He was Vicar of Staincliffe and Vicar of Penistone before becoming Vicar of Brighouse [September 1972, 1975]. He was also Honorary Canon of Wakefield

Matthews, Rev W. H.
[18??-19??] In 1897, he was Minister at Sowerby New Road Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland Primitive Methodist Chapel, Warley Clough Methodist Chapel, and Mytholmroyd Primitive Methodist Chapel

Matthews, William
[1829-1???] Born in Carlisle.

He was a fishmonger and keeper of the Tap Room at the Royal Hotel, Sowerby Bridge [1861].

He married Ann [1833-1???] from Lazenby

Matthewson's
Cotton spinners at Shaw Lane Mill, Illingworth [1811]

Matthewson, Henry
Son of Matthew de Illingworth, aka Henry de Illingworth

Matthias, Rev Evan
[17??-1???] Minister at Myrtle Grove Chapel, Eastwood [1784]. In 1786, he retired to Newcombe, Lancashire

Matthias, Rev J. D.
[18??-18??] Baptist Minister at Halifax. Recorded in August 1859, when he preached at Trinity Road Baptist Chapel, Halifax

Mattock's: C. W. Mattock Limited
Industrial Road / West Street / Watson Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge.

Manufacturing confectioners established by Charles W. Mattock.

Recorded in 1902, when the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle referred to the business as Mr Mattock's Tofferies.

On 13th May 1902, George Jones was injured whilst moving boards at the works.

Recorded in 1913.

See Mattock's Toffee, Charles E. Mattock and Charles Reginald Mattock

Mattock, Charles Edgar
[1888-19??] Son of Charles Whiteley Mattock.

He was a Director of C. W. Mattock Limited.

He married Emily Louise [d 1961]

Mattock, Charles Reginald
[18??-1953] Manufacturing confectioner of C. W. Mattock Limited.

He lived at Lower Willow Hall.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £81,322

Mattock, Charles Whiteley
[1850-1903] Confectioner who established C. W. Mattock Limited.

Son of Samuel Mattock.

In 1874, he married Margaret Ann Briggs [1850-1922] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Martha Alice [1875-1880]
  2. George William
  3. Samuel James [1881-1907]
  4. Charles Edgar
  5. Samuel James [1887-1907]

The family lived at

  • 8 Princess Street, Sowerby Bridge [1881]
  • Round Bank, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1891, 1901, 1911]

Members of the family were buried at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel

Mattock, George William
[1877-1952] JP.

Son of Charles W. Mattock.

On 3rd September 1902, he married Sarah Eliza Summerscales, at Tuel Lane United Methodist Free Chapel.


Sarah Eliza was the daughter of John Summerscales of Sowerby Bridge
 

They lived at Hollings Hill, Sowerby Bridge.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £82,150

Mattock, Samuel
[1820-1884] Shopkeeper in Sowerby Bridge [1851].

He married Mary Whiteley [1824-1896].

Children:

  1. Matilda [b 1835]
  2. Charles Whiteley
  3. Martha Ann [1856-1871]
  4. Maria Jane who died in infancy
  5. Jane who died in infancy

The family lived at

Members of the family were buried at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel

See Nimrod Scott

Mattock's Toffee
Made by C. W. Mattock Limited

Maud, Abraham
[1790-18??] He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

Maud & Turner
Halifax machine and tool makers established around 1865 by John William Maud and Benjamin Turner.

They had business at Perseverance Works, Halifax [1874, 1890] and 233 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1905].

In 1887, they won the Silver Medal at the International Exhibition at Saltaire.

In 1890, they employed around 100 workers.

They were taken over by John Stirk & Sons Limited

Maud, Benjamin
[1843-1907] Landlord of the Rose & Crown, Siddal [1905].

In [Q1] 1869, he married Mary Ellen Richmond in Skipton.

Children:

  1. Thomas

He died at Browning Avenue [1st December 1907] (aged 64).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [H 215 B]

Maud, Eric James
[1919-1940] Son of Thomas Henry Maud.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd/6th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment.

He died 2nd December 1940 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the family grave at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden [Z17], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Maud, Isabel
[15??-16??] She established Isabel Maud's Charity

Maud's: Isabel Maud's Charity
In her will of 1613, Isabel Maud gave £10 to purchase an annuity for the benefit of a school recently erected at a Halifax almshouse, and £8 to be loaned to 4 tradesmen.

Maud's: James Maud & Sons
Clog sole manufacturers of Hawksclough, Mytholmroyd.

Their factory at the Square, Mytholmroyd was destroyed by fire in 1901. The business was taken over by Walkley Clogs in 194?

Maud, John William
[18??-1???] Partner in Maude & Turner.

He lived at Oxford Terrace, Halifax [1874]

Maud, Jonathan
[1???-16??] Of Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Thomas

Maud, Jonathan
[1???-1682] Of Halifax

Maud, Jonathan
[16??-1685] Of Halifax.

He is recorded as having

confesst he had killed himself by drinking

He was buried 4th August 1685

Maud, Michael
[1616-1678] Of Halifax.

Heywood comments


he lived most of his time in Halifax, removed last May to Luddenden, died, wanted to be buried in Halifax. Mr Ffarrer sent his Hors-litter, carried him thither. Jan 23rd 1678. Age 62
 

Maud, Thomas
[16??-1682] MA.

Son of Jonathan Maud.

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church

Maud, Thomas
[1875-1???] Son of Benjamin Maud.

Born in Embsay, near Skipton.

He took over from his father, becoming landlord of the Rose & Crown, Siddal [1911].

He married Emily [1883-19??].

Children:

  1. Nellie [b 1906]
  2. Edith [b 1908]
  3. Benjamin [b 1911]

Maud, Thomas Henry
[1884-1967]

In [Q4] 1909, he married Mary Hannah Sutcliffe [1889-1959] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Eric James

The family lived at 7 Moorlands Close, Ovenden.

Mary Hannah died 30th August 1959 (aged 70).

Thomas Henry died 5th June 1967 (aged 82).

Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden

Son Eric James died in World War I, and is remembered on the family grave

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

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

Maude & Dyson
Quarry owners at Southowram.

See Burial of Jonathan Walsh

Maude's Clog Soles Limited
Clog company established by James Maude.

They manufactured soles for clogs.

See Sam Morgan and Jack Uttley

Maude House, Illingworth
Aka Yew Tree, Height Farm

Maude's: John Maude & Company
Worsted spinners at Elland-cum-Greetland.

Partners included John Maude and George Wilkinson.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1857.

In August 1864, the Company took an action against Mr Hirst, a retired tradesman of Hullen Edge House, who was alleged, by constructing a drift way, to have cut of the water from 2 ancient springs – the Town Well and the Dive Well – thus diverting water from the Company's land. The Judge agreed to accept a verdict for the Company

Maude's: John Maude & Sons
Woollen and blanket manufacturer established by John Maude.

They were at Bankhouse Mill, Stainland [1905].

See Harry Norman Maude, Joseph Thwaite Maude, Maria Maude, Mary Louisa Maude and Sidney Maude

Maude's: John Maude & Sons
Manufacturer of clog soles in Hebden Bridge. Founded by John R. Maude.

Taken over by Walkley's Clogs in June 1972

Maude's: R. Maude & Company Limited
Damask and tapestry manufacturers at Craven Edge Mills, Halifax [1905]

Maude: Riley & Hargreaves
Worsted spinners at West Vale.

Partners included J. Maude, J. Riley and T. Hargreaves.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1870

Maude's: Robert J. Maude
Coal & coke merchants at 7 Fountain Street, Halifax, and with a depot at St Paul's Station [1836]

Their advertisements said that the business was

Successor to Thomas Collinson

Maude's: W. & W. Maude
Boot manufacturers at Croft Mill, Hebden Royd [1905]

Maude's: W. & W. Maude
Rubber and asbestos manufacturers at 12 Cheapside, Halifax [1905]

Maudsley, Irvin Thomas
[1891-1916] Son of Joshua Maudsley.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.

He died of wounds [28th October 1916].

He was buried at the Grove Town Cemetery, Meaulte, France [II D 39].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Illingworth

His brother John Edward also died in the War

Maudsley, John Edward
[1894-1916] Son of Joshua Maudsley.

He was an overlooker in a worsted mill [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 16th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He was killed in action on the Somme [21st July 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [13A & 13B], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

His brother Irvin Thomas also died in the War

Maudsley, Joshua
[1859-1929] Born in Settle.

He was a stone waller.

In [Q1] 1886, he married Ada Mary Wilson [1868-1925] in Clitheroe.


Ada Mary was born in Cockerham
 

Children:

  1. Irwin Thomas
  2. John Edward

The family lived at Dial Place, Mixenden Stones [1911].

Sons Irwin Thomas & John Edward died in World War I

Maughan, Rev C. A.
[18??-19??] Curate at Elland [1905]

Maurice Jagger Centre
Winding Road, opposite Halifax Bus Station. Community centre for the disabled and the elderly of Calderdale. Named in honour of Maurice Jagger. Opened in 1982

Maurice, Rev Michael
[17??-1773] He was Minister at Myrtle Grove Chapel, Eastwood [1754]. In 1770, he moved to Pudsey

Maurice, Rev W.
[17??-1802] A native of Ecclesfield. He was a student at Northowram school. He edited the Bolton Congregational Chapel Hymn Book

Maw, P. Ba
[1???-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1953]. Later, Bishop

Mawd, Marmaduke
[15??-1???] Halifax Constable [1583]

Mawd, Samuel
[15??-16??] Of Sowerby.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Mary who married Israel Tillotson

Mawde, Ed.
[15??-1???] A member of the Mawde family. He is recorded at what was later to be known as Haigh House [1579]

Mawde, Jenet
[1534-1612] Of Halifax.

In 1552, she married (1) John Broadley.

In 1574, she married (2) George Fairbanks.

She died and was buried at Sowerby

Mawde, John
[1???-1???] Of Sowerby.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Margaret [b 1546] who married Richard Holdsworth

Mawde, John
[1???-1546] Of Warley. He owned land at Aredwell.

He married Alison.

Children:

  1. William

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

Mawde, John
[14??-14??] Son of John Mawde of Warley.

Around 1473, he and Richard Waterhouse leased The Bache, Warley from James Stansfield

Mawde, Jonathan
[16??-16??] A tenant in Sowerby [1664]

Mawde, Miss N. N.
[1502-1???] Of Halifax.

She married Christopher Oldfield

Mawdsley & Hargreaves
Machine tool makers at Woodside Iron Works, Halifax [1905]

Mawe, George William
[1887-1914] Son of James & Sarah Mawe of Elland.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 28th August 1914 (aged 27).

He is remembered on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan, on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Elland Wesleyan Chapel

Mawer, Rev J. W.
[18??-19??] Minister at United Methodist Free Church, Sowerby Bridge [1895, 1897]

Mawhood, Richard
[17??-17??] 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.

Mawson, Clifford
[1908-1959] Or Mawsen.

Born 2nd March 1908.

He was a storekeeper in a boiler works [1932] / an assistant storekeeper in a boiler works [1939].

In 1936, he married Laura Annie Connelly in Halifax.

They lived at 60 Howard Street, Halifax [1939].

He died in 1959.

In 1963, Laura Annie married (2) Walter Mitchell

Mawson, Mrs Violet
[1901-2006] Born in Hove Edge. She was the youngest of 9 children. She attended St Chad's School, Hove Edge. At the age of 12, she went to work in Woods Mill, Hipperholme.

At the age of 22, she married Wilfred.

She lived in Sowerby Bridge before moving to Holme Dene Nursing Home, Stafford Avenue, Halifax [2003]. She was survived by her only son Dennis [b 1923] who also lived at the Nursing Home. She died at the age of 105

Mawson's: W. & R. Mawson
Architectural partnership. Successor to Lockwood & Mawson.

Their work includes

See Lloyds Building, Halifax

Mawson, William
[1828-1889] Leeds-born architect. He formed the partnership Lockwood & Mawson with Henry Francis Lockwood

Maxfield, Richard
[18??-1???] Recorded in 1897 when
Amy Lydia, wife of Richard Maxfield the younger, innkeeper, of Northowram Hall Stables, Halifax

are mentioned in the List of Local Wills


Question: Does anyone know which inn this may have been?

 

Maxwell, Hugh Lockhart
[19??-19??] Of Ickenham, Middlesex.

In 1937, he married Yvonne Sugden in Halifax.

He a distinguished career during World War II, and was a pilot during the Battle of Britain

He was a Squadron Leader with 600 Squadron of the RAF during World War II. This was a Blenheim and Beaufighter Squadron and was at Catterick during the Battle of Britain.

He was awarded the Battle of Britain Clasp on his 1939-1945 War Medal

May's Farm Shop, Colden
High Gate Farm, Edge Lane. Started in 1977 to support walkers and campers

May, Rev Henry Howard
[1872-19??] Born in Hungerford.

A Wesleyan minister.

In [Q3] 1900, he married Edith Amy Whiteley in Huddersfield.


Edith Amy was the daughter of
Joseph Whiteley
 

Children:

  1. Emily Eileen Howard [b Sheffield 1901-1946]
  2. Kathleen Mary Howard [b Huddersfield 1903]
  3. Edith Howard [b Hampstead London Q3 1904]

Edith Amy died in childbirth with her third child.


A family story tells that the doctor had poison on hand during the delivery
 

In [Q3] 1906, Henry married Either Isabell Ainsworth or Lily Dewhirst in Knaresborough

May, Michael
[18??-1???]

In [Q2] 1872, he married Jane Burke [18??-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. William

The family lived at 2 Stoney Springs, Brearley [1916]

May, Rev
[19??-19??] Priest at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Hebden Bridge [mid 1960s]

May, Tom
[18??-1916] Son of Betsy & Charles May of 1 Dampier Street, Todmorden [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment.

He died 13th July 1916.

He was buried at the Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [VIII D 112].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

May, William
[1884-1916] Son of Michael May.

Born in Brearley.

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

He died 21st December 1916 (aged 32).

He was buried at the Etaples Military Cemetery, France [XX K 1].

He is remembered on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration

Maycock & Bell
Architects at Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge [1874]

Mayfield, Brighouse
18 Church Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

It was later known as Hillside

Mayfield Co-Op
Branch number 31 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in March 1898

Mayfield Garage, Halifax
King Cross Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

The business moved to Queens Road

Mayfield Garage, Queens Road
The business moved here from King Cross Lane.

The premises were destroyed by fire [7th April 2017]

Mayfield, Halifax
Area of Halifax off Parkinson Lane. Recorded in 1874

Mayfield House, Halifax
Mayfield Avenue.

Owners and tenants have included

It was demolished. Mayfield Gardens now occupies the site

Mayfield House, Todmorden
15 Garden Street.

Owners and tenants have included

Mayfield, Timothy Rev
[19??-] Vicar of Christ Church, Pellon [1992-2003]

Maylor, Henry
[1???-19??] Or Harry.

He was in charge of the Blue Coat School & Almshouses [1960s].

In 1???, he married Kathleen James [1903-19??] at ????.

Children:

  1. Philip James [b 1929]

The couple died in ????

Maynard, Albert
[1876-19??] Son of William Henry Maynard, clerk.

Born in Lestermauhbry [?], South Africa.

He was a soldier at Halifax Barracks [1898] / a general labourer [1911].

In 1898, he married Margaret McKay at Christ Church, Pellon.


Margaret, of Mount Pleasant, was the daughter of
Alexander McKay
 

Children:

  1. William Henry
  2. Harry [b 1904]
  3. Florence [b 1905]

The family lived at

  • 46 Haigh Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 21 Beach Street, Halifax [1911]
  • 20/29 Freedom Street, Commercial Road, Halifax [1917]

Maynard, George
[1871-1923] Born in Otley.

He was a road labourer [1911].

In 1911, he was living with Frances Clara, who was shown as wife on the census.


In 1900, Frances Clara had married Lindley Chappell, and they had children: Kenneth [b 1900] & Hilda [b 1904]
 


No marriage record has been found for Frances Clara & George
 

Children:

  1. William Henry [1908-1998]
  2. Ivy [1909-1972]
  3. Gwendoline [1910-1911]
  4. Stanley

Living with them [in 1911] was Hilda Chappell.

George died 29th August 1923 (aged 54).

He was buried at St Andrew's Church, Stainland

Maynard, William Henry
[1899-1966] Son of Albert Maynard.

Born in Halifax.

He worked for Brooke's at Hipperholme.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1916] with the West Riding Regiment, then served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment.

On 1st July 1917, he was taken a prisoner of war at Limburg, Germany.

He survived the War.

He was entitled to the Victory Medal, the British War Medal, and the World War I Service Medal.

In [Q1] 1925, A William H. Maynard married Nina West in Halifax.

A William H. Maynard died [Q2] 1966 (aged 67).

A Nina Maynard died [Q1] 1974 (aged 69) 

Mayne, Rev John
[18??-19??] Minister at Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland [1932]

Mayo, James
[18??-18??] BA.

Educated at Trinity College Cambridge. He was Usher at Heath Grammar School [1864]

Mayor

Mayor, Fred
[18??-1915] Of Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/8th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 6th June 1915.

He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli, and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Mayor Holme End, Ripponden
Mentioned in that part of Sam Hill's will which relates to his bequest for a Bridge at Kebroyd

Mayor of Hebden Royd

Mayor of Luddenden
In 1861, the drinkers at the Lord Nelson, Luddenden decided to celebrate Luddenden's growing importance by electing their own mayor. A chain of office was provided and a mayor-making ceremony devised. The snug by the bar was known as the Mayor's Parlour, and there was a bench known as the Mayor's Chair. Anyone sitting in the chair was invited to become Mayor for a month. If they agreed, they had to buy drinks all round.

The ceremony was revived again in 1996. The mayor-making ceremony is now carried out annually.

Those who have held the post include

  • Jason Boom [2007-8]
  • Angie Johnson [2008-9]


Question: Please email me if you can add any names to this list

 

Mayoress's Sewing Party
Halifax organisation established in 1925. The wife of Mayor Walter Brenard was the first Secretary and held the post for several years.

See Mrs Crossley Hodgson

Mayors of Brighouse

Mayors of Calderdale

Mayors of Halifax

Mayors of Todmorden

See John Dawson

Maypole Dairy Company Limited
Provision dealers.

Locally, they had branches at

Maypole Dairy, King Cross
There was a branch of the Maypole Dairy Company Limited at 227 King Cross Road, Halifax [1936]

See Wilbert Greenwood

Maypole Dairy, Northgate
There was a branch of the Maypole Dairy Company Limited at 9 Northgate, Halifax [1936]

See Herbert Wilkinson

Maypole Dairy Stores, Brighouse
Commercial Street.

See Andrew Leather

Maypole, Halifax
The maypole was located at the junction of Old Market and Corn Market.

Heywood mentions this in 1636.

See Clifton, House at the Maypole, Maypole, Rastrick and Shibden Mill

Maypole, Warley
A maypole stood outside Warley Congregational Church and the Maypole Pub for many years.

There have been several manifestations

  1. The first was erected in 1???
  2. A second one was erected in 1815 to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. At this time, the Horns, Warley was renamed the Maypole
  3. A third one was erected in 1863 to celebrate the visit of the Prince & Princess of Wales to the district. It cost £32 and was 69 ft 6 inches (or 64 ft 5 inches) tall. It was said to be the finest maypole in the country.

    In 1874, it was repainted, blue and white

  4. It fell into disrepair and was replaced by a smaller pole – 50 ft 3 inches high – in 1888. In March 1899, the maypole was blown down and damaged

In 1900, A. S. McCrea donated an ornate fountain which replaces it

Mayroyd Bar, Hebden Bridge
Station Road. Toll gate built in 1842. It was discontinued on 30th October 1878, and demolished soon afterwards

Mayroyd Bridge, Hebden Bridge
Bridge #15 on the Rochdale Canal

The Mayroyd Ghost
The Mayroyd area of Hebden Bridge is said to be haunted by a lady on horseback who canters to the top of the hill. She then gallops down at high speed before disappearing over the canal bridge

Mayroyd Hall Cottage, Hebden Bridge
Burnley Road. Mid 17th century cottage next to Mayroyd House

Mayroyd, Hebden Bridge
Area of Hebden Bridge.

The name is recorded as Meherrode [1435], Meyrode [1530], Mayroide [1531], Meroyde [1536], and Mairoide [1643]. The name may mean May's Clearing, that is, the clearing belonging to May or Matthew.

See Mayroyd Bar, Hebden Bridge, Mayroyd Bridge, Hebden Bridge, Mayroyd House, Hebden Bridge, Mayroyd Mill, Hebden Bridge and The Mayroyd Ghost

Mayroyd House, Hebden Bridge
Burnley Road. Originally a farm-building called Thornhollin in 1399. In 1435, it was called Meherrode.

It was rebuilt in the 15th century.

The present building is an early 17th century hall-and-cross-wing house.

In the 16th century, it was the home of the Sutcliffe family.

Members of the family who are recorded here have included

It belonged to the Cockcroft family, and in the 17th century, it was the home of William Cockcroft [1584], Henry Cockcroft [1631], Henry Cockcroft, William Cockcroft [1700], William Cockcroft, and Grace Cockroft [1745].

Several local attorneys – including Thomas Sayer and Robert Alcock - lived and practised here from the early 18th century.

The Sutcliffe family practised here from 1801 to 1964.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

On 21st May 1859, a mysterious knocking began at the house.

Since 1973, the property has had a chequered career as a pub and a restaurant, known variously as The Tythe Barn and The Thirsty Turtle.

It is now a private house once more.

See Mayroyd Hall Cottage, Hebden Bridge and Mayroyd Mill, Hebden Bridge

Mayroyd Mill Lock, Sowerby Bridge
Lock #8 on the Rochdale Canal built 1798

Mays, James V. A.
[1914-2000] Son of Thomas William Mays.

Born in St Albans.

After World War II, he moved from St Albans to join his father in running the family business – Farrar-Mays – in Halifax.

He married Hilda [1915-1995].

Children:

  1. Angela
  2. Gillian

The family lived at 19 The Crescent, Southowram

Mays, Thomas William
[19??-19??] Of Couldray Road, Southport. He was the manager of a large department store in Southport.

In 1946, he bought the business of Arthur Farrar. The business was known as Farrar-Mays.

In [Q3] 1911, he married Janet Savage in Holborn, London.

Children:

  1. James V. A.

He lived at Manor Close, Savile Park

Mazey, Anthony D. J.
[19??-] He was Mayor of Calderdale [1993-1994]

McAllister, Ann
[1951-] Born in Belfast. She worked for the Halifax Building Society and moved to Halifax.

She was Conservative Councillor for Rastrick [2000] and Mayor of Calderdale [2010-2010]. In October 2010, she had to stand down as Mayor on account of her health. The deputy mayor, Keith Watson, took on her responsibilities, and became Mayor in December 2010

She lives at Rastrick

McAllister, Robert
[1???-1918]

During World War I, he served as a Driver with the 49th Brigade Royal Field Artillery then transferred to the Labour Corps.

He died 3rd November 1918.

He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at Stoney Royd Cemetery

McAndrew, James
[1863-1912] Born in Balline, County Mayo, Ireland.

He was a mason's labourer [1891] / a stone waller mason [1901] / a bricklayer [1911].

In 1885, he married Catherine Mayock in Halifax.


Catherine was born in Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Ellen [b 1887] who was a worsted spinner [1901], a worsted drawer [1911]
  2. John Thomas [b 1889]
  3. Annie [b 1891] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
  4. James
  5. Edward [b 1898] who was a worsted doffer [1911]

The family lived at

  • 12 Brook Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 10 Holroyd Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 29 Clement Street, Halifax [1911]
  • 27 Fitzwilliam Street, Halifax [1916]

Living with them in 1901 was sister-in-law Mary Mayock [b  1866] (worsted drawer, born in Ireland).

Sons James and John served in World War I. James was killed and John served as a gunner, was wounded in the foot and hospitalised at the Royal Halifax Infirmary

McAndrew, James
[1895-1916] Son of James McAndrew.

He was a worsted doffer [1911] / a regular soldier.

He was stationed in Dublin when World War I broke out.

He went to the Front with the First Expeditionary Force.

During the War, he served as a Private with A Company 2nd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers.

He died of wounds to his head [20th August 1916] (aged 22).

He was buried at Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L'Abbé, France [II F 20].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

His brother John served as a gunner during the War, was wounded in the foot and hospitalised at the Royal Halifax Infirmary

McAndrew, John
[1886-1917] Son of Patrick McAndrew.

He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / a member of Halifax Branch of the Home Rule Club / a box hand (printing shed) [1901] / a saw mill labourer [1911] / a barman at the Prince of Wales' Hotel, Gibbet Street.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Dublin Fusiliers [January 1915], then served as a Private with the 10th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He was killed in action [19th July 1917] (aged 31).

He was buried at L'Homme Mort British Cemetery, Ecoust-St. Mein, France [II A 9].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McAndrew, Michael
[1831-1???] Born in Ireland.

He married Ellen [1835-1???].


Ellen was born in Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Ann [b 1869] who was a linen reeler [1891]
  2. Mary [1861-19??] who married William John Parrott

The family lived at 21 Hobroyd Street, Halifax [1891].

Living with them [in 1891] were daughter Mary, her husband & children and grandson Thomas Moran [b 1883]

McAndrew, Patrick
[1856-19??] Born in Ireland.

He was a labourer in a timber yard [1881] / a saw mill labourer [1891, 1901, 1911].

He married Catherine [1854-1908].


Catherine was born in Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Ellen [b 1876] who was a worsted factory operative [1891], a filler in printing shed [1901] & married John Thomas Verity
  2. Patrick [b 1880] who was a carpet factory operative [1891]
  3. Mary A [b 1883] who was a worsted twister [1901], a cotton twister [1911]
  4. Catherine [b 1885] who was a brace weaver [1901], a cotton twister [1911]
  5. John

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

  • 8 Berry Street, Northowram [1881]
  • 16 Brook Street, Halifax [1891, 1901, 1911, 1917]

Catherine died in 1908 (aged 54) 

McArdle, Anthony
[19??-19??] He served in World War II.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

McArthur, Joseph Dawson
[17??-1806] Printer. He was editor of The Halifax Journal.

He died at Ormskirk, after a short but painful illness [22nd April 1806]

McArthur, Mary
[18??-18??] She had a circulating library at Waterhouse Street, Halifax [1850]

McArtney, Henry
[1834-1???] Born in Newcastle on Tyne.

He was a carpet weaver [1881].

He married (1) Unknown.

Children:

  1. James Henry [b 1860] who was a shoemaker [1881]
  2. Joseph [b 1863] who was a stuff finisher [1881]

On 1st August 1879, he married (2) Annie, widow of John Stocks, at Salem Methodist Church, Richmond Street or Salem Methodist New Connexion Chapel, North Parade.

The family lived at 30 Clarence Street, Halifax [1881].

Annie's son, George Stocks and his wife Agnes, were lodgers with the family [1881]

McAvan, Patrick
[18??-1???]

He married Elizabeth.

Children:

  1. Bryan [1875] who died aged 7 weeks
  2. John [1872] who died aged 3 months
  3. Patrick [1885] who died aged 3 months

The family lived at

  • 12 Chapel Fold, Halifax [1872, 1875]
  • Duke Yard, Bridge Street East, Halifax [1885]

Members of the family were buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery

McAvoy, Thomas
[19??-] Mayor of Hebden Royd [1990-1991]

McBoyd, Mr
[18??-191?] He served as a Private in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McBym's Crisps

Recorded in the 1950s, when they had a business on Oxford Lane, Siddal, making potato crisps. The business may have closed by 1960


Question: Does anyone know anything more about the business? / when was it started? / who were involved? / what became of it? Do you have any adverts or images relating to their products?

 

McCafferty, Christine (Chris)
[1945-] Calderdale Councillor [1991], a member of Hebden Royd Town Council and organiser of the Calderdale Women's Centre.

She was Labour MP for Calder Valley [1997, 2005]. Her husband, David, gave up his seat as a councillor to work with his wife in the constituency and at Westminster.

She was vocal in several campaigns, including the issue of those who died from asbestosis after working at Acre Mill, to save the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, to launch an inquiry into Dr Harold Shipman.

In March 2007, she announced her decision not to stand at the next election.

She was made a Freeman of the Borough of Calderdale in 2011

McCallum, Joseph
[1847-1???] Illegitimate son of Mary McCallum of Halifax.

Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [17th September 1847]

McCandlish, Annie
[1859-19??] Daughter of Thomas McCandlish.

Born in Manchester [November 1859].

On 8th July 1885, she married (1) John Spencer in Burnley.

Children:

  1. Albert
  2. child
  3. child
  4. child

The children were in born Burnley. One child had died by 1891.

The family lived in Burnley [1891].

In the UK Census 1901, there is no sign of John Spencer but Annie is head of household & school mistress in Wadsworth, Todmorden.

The family emigrated to British Columbia, Canada.

John Spencer seems to have died either in 1894 or 1909.

In the Canada Census 1911, Annie is recorded as widowed & head of household.

In [Q2] 1915, she married (2) John Hartley in Birkenhead.


John had proposed to her by letter when she was teaching in Canada
 

The three Spencer children were still in British Columbia.

John died [December 1915].

Annie returned to Canada [1919], where she died of sarcoma [20th August 1920], and was buried at Rose Bay Cemetery, Victoria, British Columbia [21st August 1920]

McCarthy, William
[18??-19??] He was said to be the most notorious horse-thief in England. On 24th September 1901, he was apprehended in Todmorden after stealing a horse and trap in Skircoat, Halifax. He was caught when Dr McRobert overtook him in a petrol-driven car. McCarthy was sentenced to 7 years' imprisonment

McCartney, Walter
[1906-1946] Son of Jemima & David McCartney.

In [Q2] 1927, he married Ann Moore Cowen in Whitehaven.

They lived in Ovenden.

During World War II, he served as a Driver with the Royal Army Service Corps.

He died 14th January 1946 (aged 40).

He was buried at Milan War Cemetery, Italy [VI A 1]

McCarty's Prize Band
A Faff & Fuffen Band established in Clifton by Joe Hepworth

McCauley, Dr Charles H.
[1???-18??] Surgeon at Rastrick [1840]

McCauley, James William
[1915-1941] Son of Christina Grace McCauley of Halifax.

He lived at 26 Craven Terrace, Halifax.

He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / educated at Sowerby Council School / employed by Hartley & Sugden Limited.

He enlisted in 1937.

During World War II, he served as a Stoker 1st Class with the Royal Navy.

aboard HMS Falmouth.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died [6th June 1941] (aged 26).

He was buried at Basra War Cemetery, Iraq [8 D 7].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McCausland, Rev Anderson John
[1823-1888] Born in Londonderry, Northern Ireland [3rd March 1823].

In 1850, he married (1) Hannah Lloyd at the Wirrall.

Curate at Parish Church of St Martin, Brighouse [1853]. He was paid £116 for the post.

In 185?, he emigrated to Australia.

On 21st October 1858, he married (2) Mary Jane Johnstone née Banks [1839-1922] from County Antrim, Northern Ireland, in Australia.

Children:

  1. Hannah Eliza [b 1859]
  2. Saressa Jane Rosina [b 1861]
  3. Mary Rachel [b 1862]
  4. Marcus Erskine Hillhouse [b 1864]
  5. Thomas Alexander John [b 1867]
  6. Theodotius Charles Abraham Anderson [b 1869]
  7. John Coleridge Patterson [b 1872]
  8. Anderson John [b 1874]
  9. Eleanor Jane [b 1877]
  10. Ancrum Henry [b 1879]
  11. Theodosia [b 1881]
  12. Louisa Kathleen [b 1882]
  13. Conolly Pitt Frederick [b 1884]
  14. Irene [b 1886]

He died in Rushworth, Victoria, Australia [12th March 1888]

McClelland, Joseph Bentley
[1885-1964] Aka Joe.

Born in Halifax [20th April 1885].

He was secretary of the Halifax and District [??] Association / first manager of Halifax Town football club.

He died in Lincoln [3rd July 1964]

McClelland, Mr
[18??-19??]

Recorded in 1911, when he appeared on the census at Park Road Baths, Halifax

McClusky, J. McCubbin
[18??-19??] LLB.

Halifax solicitor with Steele & Duckworth [1934] and then Steele & McCluskey.

He qualified in May 1929

McConachie, Mrs Janet
[19??-] Mayor of Hebden Royd [1983-1984]

McConnell, Rev J.
[18??-18??] Curate at Brighouse [1852, 1883]

McConnochie, N.
[18??-191?] He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax


Question: Is he the same person as Norman McConnochie??

 

McConnochie, Norman
[1884-1918] MC.

Son of Rev J McConnochie of Sale, Cheshire.

In [Q4] 1915, he married Winifred Guthrie in Wandsworth, London.

During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 11th Battalion Hampshire Regiment.

He was awarded the Military Cross.

He died 20th March 1918 (aged 34).

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [48]

In [Q4] 1923, Winifred married John Graham in Wandsworth, London.

They lived at Mortlake Road, Kew, Surrey


Question: Is he the same person as N. McConnochie?

 

McConville, William
[1920-1940] Son of Joseph McConville of Belfast.

He was educated at St Joseph's Catholic School, Claremount.

He lived with his aunt at 2 Chaffer's Court, Pellon Lane, Halifax.

During World War II, he enlisted [1938], and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Dunkirk [23rd May 1940] (aged 20).

He was buried at Violaines Communal Cemetery, France [21].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

McCormack, Joseph Edward
[1875-1915] Born in Astley, Lancashire.

He was a regular soldier with 22 years' service / an instructor with the Territorials [1911] / a drill-pig at Halifax Drill Hall.

On 3rd August 1898, he married Maud Eliza Seaman [1881-1927] in Bangalore, Madras, India.


Maud Eliza was born in India
 

Children:

  1. child who died young [before 1911]
  2. child who died young [before 1911]
  3. Archibald Vincent [1901-1902] who was born & died in India
  4. Thomas [b Halifax 1904]
  5. Kathleen Maud Muriel [Sitapur, India 1907-1971]
  6. Norman Edward [Ambala, India 1910-2006]

The family lived at

  • 8 Prescott Place, Halifax [1911]
  • Elland

During World War I, he enlisted in Manchester, and served as an Acting Sergeant with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action (shot in the chest) in France / Flanders [12th August 1915].

He was buried at Colne Valley Cemetery, Belgium, Boesinghe [D 16].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial

McCormick, John
[18??-1915]

During World War I, he served as a Regimental Sergeant Major with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 12th August 1915.

He was buried at Colne Valley Cemetery, Belgium, Boesinghe.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McCormick, John James
[18??-1918] Born in Wigan.

He lived in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He died 27th August 1918.

He was buried at St Martin's Cemetery, Vevey, Switzerland [63].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McCorquodale, Malcolm Stewart
[1901-1971] Conservative MP for Sowerby [1931-1945]. He made his maiden speech of 10th June 1932.

In 1955, he became a life peer, 1st Baron McCorquodale of Newton.

In 1931, he married (1) Miss Winifred Sophia Doris Clark [1906-1960] in London.


His wife was the daughter of James Oscar Max Clark
 

Children:

  1. daughter
  2. daughter

In 1962, he married (2) the Honourable Daisy Yoskul Consuelo [19??-1979].


His wife was the daughter of Weetman Pearson, 2nd Viscount Cowdray and widow of Robert Brampton Gurdon and widow of Alistair Monteith Gibb
 

He died in September 1971 [aged 70], and the barony became extinct

McCrea, Agnes
[1842-1927] Daughter of Henry Charles McCrea.

Born 14th December 1842.

Her father supported education for women and she received a good education in England and in Europe.

In 1872, she married the wealthy Liverpool shipping magnate, James Marke Wood [1840-1908].

Children:

  1. Esther Rosamond [1881-1965] who married an Italian Count and became the Contessa di Sant'Elia, a friend of royalty, and a race-horse owner
  2. James [1876-1903]

The couple separated.

James died 27th December 1908.

Agnes died 18th May 1927

McCrea & Boord
Stuff manufacturers and merchants at Cross Hills Mill, Halifax [1845]. Partners included Henry Charles McCrea and Henry Boord

McCrea, Arthur Selby
[1854-1945] Son of Henry McCrea.

Born 19th January 1854.

He was educated at Miss Gooch's School and Rugby School.

He joined the family business – H. C. McCrea & Company Limited.

In 1901, he inherited Warley House from his father.

He was a keen gardener and looked after the grounds of the house.

In 1904, he built the Warley Institute for the village, and replaced the maypole with a drinking fountain in memory of his father.

In 1907, he declined an invitation to be Mayor of Halifax.

In 1910, he gave money towards St Hilda's Church, Gibraltar Road.

In 1910, he built Edgeholme, Warley.

In 1913, he was one of the subscribers to The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

In 1923, he bought Shibden Hall from John Lister and – in accordance with Lister's wishes – subsequently gave it to Halifax Corporation as a public park.

He never married.

He died 26th February 1945.

In his will, he left Warley House and its grounds to the Royal Halifax Infirmary, plus the sum of £50,000 as an endowment fund so that the premises could be converted into a convalescent home. This was one of the largest bequests that the hospital ever received.

See Old Hall Farm, Warley and Kennedy Collection

McCrea, Charles Edward
[1846-1881] Son of Henry Charles McCrea. He was an Officer in the 17th Regiment and was stationed at Newmarket.

He married Agnes Caroline King [1846-1885] from Cambridge.

They had no children.

Agnes died of consumption, in Newmarket, soon after her husband's death

McCrea, Frederick Gower
[1844-1889] Son of Henry Charles McCrea.

Born 30th July 1844.

Baptised in Halifax [1844].

In 1877, he married Laura Mccann in Paris.

They had no children.

He died in Paris [16th March 1889] See John Gowan McCrea

McCrea's: H. C. McCrea & Company Limited
Stuff, damasks, reps and tapestries manufacturers and merchants established by H. C. McCrea. His son, Arthur Selby McCrea, followed him into the business. Partners included George Milligan [1905].

They had business at their registered office Eastfield Mill, Claremount [1905], Lum Brook Mills, Coley, and Cross Hill Mill, Halifax

McCrea, Harold
[1921-1940] Son of Bridget & Adam McCrea of Walsden.

During World War II, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Glorious.

He died 8th June 1940 (aged 19)  when his ship was hit by the German battleship Scharnhorst, and sank in the Norwegian Sea with the loss of 1,207 of her crew of 1,247.

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [38 1], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

McCrea, Henry Charles
[1810-1901] Born in Dublin.

Benefactor, politician and philanthropist

He was Mayor of Halifax [1869-1871]

McCrea, Herbert Henry
[1847-1902] Son of Henry Charles McCrea.

He was educated at Cambridge.

He became a clergyman and served at Painswick, Gloucester.

He retired in poor health, and went to live in Eastbourne.

He died unmarried [16th June 1902] and left his money to the Church

McCrea, John Gowan
[1825-1873] He was a manufacturer.


Question: Frederick Gower McCrea was the informant on the death certificate.

Does anyone know his connection to the McCrea family?

 

He died at Trinity Place [18th January 1873] (aged 48).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [E 19 A]

McCrea, John Lane
[17??-18??] He married Ellen Galbraith [17??-18??].

Children:

  1. Henry Charles
  2. John Lane
  3. child
  4. child
  5. child
  6. child
  7. child
  8. child
  9. child
  10. child
  11. child
  12. child

McCrea, John Lane
[18??-1???] Son of John Lane McCrea and brother of Henry Charles McCrea.

He was an engineer. He may have been a partner in Walsh & McCrea (Coatings) Limited

McCue, John
[1893-1918] Son of Margaret & John McCue of Duntocher, Glasgow.

Born in Old Kilpatrick, Scotland.

He married Grace Ellen.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/8th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.

He was killed in action [23rd July 1918] (aged 25).

He was buried at Buzancy Military Cemetery, France [II E 7].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McCulloch, John
[1899-1918] Son of Montgomery McCulloch.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment.

He died 7th September 1918 (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [4], on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland, on the Memorial at Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland, and on the Memorial at Greetland Liberal Club

His brother William also died in the War

McCulloch, Montgomery
[1852-1937]

He married Mary [1862-1933].

Children:

  1. James [1883-1938]
  2. Montgomery Stevenson [1883-1973]
  3. Margaret Campbell [1885-1954]
  4. Thomas [1889-1951]
  5. William
  6. David [1895-1950]
  7. John
  8. Roberts [1900-1959]

The family lived at 2 Spring Lane, Greetland.

Sons William & John died in World War I

McCulloch, William
[1891-1916] Son of Montgomery McCulloch.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 26th September 1916 (aged 25).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [3C & 3D], on the Memorial at Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland, and on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland.

His brother John also died in the War

McCurdy, Robert
[17??-18??] President of The Halifax Total Abstinence Society [1836]

McCusker, Charles
[1881-1915] Son of Mary & Francis Mccusker of Manchester.

Born in Salford, Lancashire.

He was a tramway motorman with Halifax Corporation [1911].

In 1908, he married Lilian Mary Laister [1884-19??] in Halifax.


Lilian Mary was born in North Shields, Northumberland
 

Children:

  1. Kathleen [b 1910]

The family lived at

  • 47 Grove Terrace, Pye Nest, Halifax [1911]
  • 35 Neill Road, Hunters Bar, Sheffield [1915]

During World War I, he enlisted in September 1914, and served as a Sergeant with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to France [August 1915]. He was a bomb thrower.

He was killed in France [13th November 1915] (aged 34).

He was buried at X Farm Cemetery, La Chapelle-D'Armentières, France [D 13].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McDaid, John
[18??-1???] He was a chimney sweep in Halifax.

He married Mary Ann [1851-1???].

Children:

  1. child
  2. child
  3. John Thomas [1874-1875]

They lived at the Barracks Tavern, Halifax [1875].

Records show that Mary Ann was


a charwoman, and a woman of drunken & dissolute habits, who frequently left the children for hours together, without food or fire, and insufficiently clothed.

On 13th September 1875, she had been found drunk and incapable at the Sun Inn, Halifax, and was serving a term of imprisonment for drunkenness

 

during which time the youngest, John Thomas, was in the care of his mother's cousin Mary Ellen Smith, and died of starvation [26th September 1875].

At the Inquest, the Jury returned a verdict of manslaughter on Mary Ann, and also recommended that John look better after his family.

Mary Ann was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment

McDanielson, Arthur
[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

McDean, James
[1???-18??] In 1841, described as a
shoemaker on tramp

McDean was charged with taking indecent liberties with a female servant of surgeon, Mr Gledhill, having been sent to Mr Gledhill's house to collect medicine for a child who had been taken ill at the vagrant office in Halifax.

In default of paying a fine of 12/- he was committed to Wakefield House of Correction for 1 month

McDermott, T.
[18??-1???]

During the South African Wars, he served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died in the South African Wars.

He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, and on West View Park War Memorial

McDonald, John
[17??-18??] Aka John Smith, John M'Donald.

A Manchester weaver who – with John Gosling – infiltrated a Luddite meeting at the St Crispin Inn in 1812

McDonald, John
[1885-1915]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. child

They lived at 9 Range Lane, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [18th April 1915] (aged 30).

His wife had received a postcard from him dated 30th April 1914, and refused to believe the War Office telegram.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

McDonald, Victor
[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

McDowell, John Albert
[18??-19??] Beerhouse keeper at New Bank, Halifax.


Question: Does anyone know which beerhouse this may have been?

 

In March 1892, he was declared insolvent

McElroy, Thomas J.
[1942-2006] Labour councillor. He was Mayor of Calderdale [1991-1992]. He collapsed and died after attending a Council meeting at Halifax Town Hall [13th December 2006]

McEnery, Rev Thomas
[18??-19??] Roman Catholic priest of Hebden Bridge [1924]

McEvoy, Don
[19??-19??] Landlord of the Crown, Brighouse [1973].

He had previously been a Centre Forward for Huddersfield Town

McEwen, Mervin Clare
[1909-1944] A Canadian soldier. He was hanged at Leeds on 3rd February 1944 for the murder of Mark Turner.

He had deserted and had been camping out on Savile Park, Halifax.

He met Turner and the pair had been drinking at Turner's home in Moorfield Street, Halifax when the murder occurred. After the murder, McEwen ran away and was living in Manchester as James Acton.

During routine police enquiries, McEwen produced Turner's identity card and was arrested

McFarlane, Peter
[1918-1943] He was a member of Halifax Parish Church / employed by Hartley & Sugden Limited / a Territorial.

He lived at 10 Louise Street, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with 13 Battery 7 H.A.A. Regt Royal Artillery.

He served in Malta.

He drowned in Malta [29th May 1943] (aged 25).

He is remembered on the Brookwood 1939-1945 Memorial, Surrey [3 2], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McFinnie, Mrs Betsy
[1817-1857] Of Halifax.

She was married and believed that her husband was living unlawfully with a woman in Manchester.

On 5th November 1857, she had gone to meet her husband in Halifax and he refused to acknowledge her. She returned home with a cup of laudanum. Next morning she was found dead in bed and cup almost drained.

The jury found how the death had resulted, by could not say how or by whom the poison was administered

McGarry, Thomas
[1847-1910] Recorded in The Tradesmen's Advertiser of 1874, where he was a french polisher at Rothery Court, Orange Street, Halifax

McGhee, John
[1893-1917] Son of Margaret & Daniel McGhee of 42 Pellon Lane, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with the 136th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He died 29th April 1917 (aged 24).

He was buried at Mazingarbe Communal Cemetery Extension, France [II B 9]

McGhie, Dr William Kaye
[1848-1915] Born in Wigan.

In 1910, he gave land between Longroyd Road and Closes Road, Rastrick for a new cottage hospital.

He lived at Castle Hill, Rastrick [1910].

See Longroyde, Brighouse

McGovern, F.
[18??-1???]

During the South African Wars, he served as a Sergeant with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died in the South African Wars.

He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, and on West View Park War Memorial

McGovern, John
[1851-1907] Born in Dublin.

In 1872, he was serving as a Colour Sergeant (NCO) with the 6th West Riding Regiment.

In 1911, he was residing at Candahar Military Barracks, Tedworth, Hampshire.

On 14th September 1872, he married Josephine Lukin [1849-1???] in Colchester.


Josephine was born in Lambeth
 

Children:

  1. Joseph Ambrose

The family lived at 2 Thackray Street, Halifax [1881]

McGovern, Joseph Ambrose
[1881-1914] DCM.

Son of John McGovern

He was a career soldier and enlisted in Portsmouth [10th May 1895] (aged 14).

He served in Malta [1897], Africa [1900] and India [1905].

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.

He was killed in action [17th November 1914].

He was buried at the Ypres Town Cemetery Extension, Belgium [III B 18]

McGowan, James
[1847-1???] A labourer.

At the Yorkshire Assizes in August 1880, he was charged with wounding William Fairburn Hepworth with intent to main him by striking him on the hand with a knife at Brighouse on 3rd July 1880.

The Jury found McGowan guilty of unlawfully wounding. He was sentenced to 2 months' imprisonment

McGrath, John
[1821-1876] He was a navvy working on the Ryburn Valley Branch Line, and lived with other navvies in a hut in Norland.

On 20th May 1876, he got into a fight with fellow navvy William Cullen. McGrath was drunk and fell against the fender, and others heard the sound of a blow, though no one saw it.

At the Inquest, Dr Elliott said that McGrath died from a skull fracture, which may have been caused by the fall, but this was, however, hardly probable.

The Jury returned a verdict of not guilty because it was possible that the fracture was caused by the accidental fall

McGrath, Phil
[19??-19??] Local boxer and author. He trained at Star Boxing Club, Halifax

McGuiness, Edward
[18??-191?]

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 3rd Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McGuinness, Albert
[1877-1917] Son of Ellen & James McGuinness of Manley, Manchester.

In [Q3] 1896, he married Mary Grady [1877-1918] in Ashton under Lyne.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child
  3. child
  4. child
  5. child
  6. child
  7. child
  8. child

They lived at Siddal, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as an Air Mechanic 3rd Class with the Royal Flying Corps.

He drowned at sea [31st December 1917] (aged 40).

He was buried at Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt [C 62].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

McGuinness, Leonard
[1890-1916] From Siddal.

He lived in Plymouth.

He was a regular soldier from the age of 18.

He was in India until World War I.

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 1st Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He was killed on the Somme [1st September 1916] (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [13A & 13B], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McGuire, John
[18??-1917]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died 6th April 1917.

He was buried at Cayeux Military Cemetery, France [I B 14].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

McHale, John
[18??-1916] He lived at 4 Old Bank, Halifax.

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

He was killed on the Somme [15th July 1916].

He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [VIII D 125].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

McHugh, James H.
[1880-1915] Or John H. McHugh.

Born in Keighley.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died in Halifax [20th January 1915].

He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at Stoney Royd Cemetery.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McHugh, John
[1887-1915] Born in Manchester.

On 30th December 1911, he married Margaret Jane Keen [1889-1976] at St Mary's Church, Todmorden.

They lived at Lydgate, Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion King's Own (Royal Regiment Lancaster).

He was killed in action in France [21st October 1915] (aged 28).

He was buried at the Sucrerie Military Cemetery, Colincamps, France [III D 9].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

McHugh, Thomas
[18??-1916] He lived at 15 South Street, King Cross.

During World War I, he enlisted [1915], and served as a Private with the 6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He served as Stone.

On 10th August 1916, he wrote home saying he had been hit in the jaw by a piece of shrapnel.

He died 17th September 1916.

He was buried at Lonsdale Cemetery Authuille, France [VI W 6].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and (possibly) on Cornholme War Memorial

McIlwraith, James
[18??-191?] He was employed by Baldwin & Walker Limited.

During World War I, he served with the 17th Battalion Highland Light Infantry.

He (possibly) died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Baldwin & Walker Roll of Honour

McIntyre, Andrew
[1863-1???] In September 1872, when he was aged 9, he was charged with stealing a horse and cart belonging to Robert Womersley, a farmer at Lightcliffe. McIntyre stole the horse and cart from Halifax and took them to Bradford where an innkeeper alerted the police. He was sentenced to 2 months' imprisonment, followed by 5 years in a reformatory

McIvor, James
[18??-18??] Tailor at Park Street, Halifax.

On Sunday 22nd October 1865, he was attacked, garotted and robbed in the Church-yard, Halifax by George Pollard, a dyer of Church-yard, Halifax and James Whitehead, a mechanic of Southowram Bank

McIvor's: R. McIvor & Son
Boiler and steam pipe coverers and boiler composition manufacturers at Baltic Street, Halifax [1905]

McKay, Alexander
[1813-1881] He was Assistant Bailiff living at St John Street, Halifax [1881]

He died 11th January 1881 (aged 68).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [N 11 B]

McKay, Alexander
[1850-1???] Born in Manchester.

He was a wire drawer [1891].

He married Emily [1851-1???].


Emily was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Alice [b 1873] who was a worsted spinner [1891]
  2. Alexander [b 1874] who was an iron moulders apprentice [1891]
  3. Margaret [b 1876] who was a worsted spinner [1891] and married William Henry Maynard
  4. Frances [b 1880]
  5. Elizabeth [b 1884]
  6. Emily [b 1886]

The family lived at 48 Lower Wade Street, Halifax [1891]

McKay, Miss Jessie
[18??-18??] Of Hull. In 1857, she intended to open a private school in Sowerby Bridge.

In 1861, she ran a school at Warley.

She was approached by the trustees of Warley Grammar School and took on all the existing school – except the large schoolroom which was taken on by William Dearden.

She left in 1865, and the lease passed to Miss Jowett

McKay, John L.
[1829-1???] He was a harmonium tuner, musical instrument maker [1881].

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

Children:

  1. Thomas Henry
  2. Walter
  3. Clara [b 1862] who was a woollen weaver [1881]

The family lived at 5 Park Street, Halifax [1881]

McKay, Thomas Henry
[1856-1???] Son of John L. McKay.

Born in Halifax.

He was a house painter [1881, 1891].

He lived at 462 High Road Well, Halifax [1891].

Living with him [in 1891] were sister-in-law Ada McKay, nephew Louis J. McKay [b 1885] Carrie Dawson [b 1868] (cotton reeler) 

McKay, Walter
[1860-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a groom (domestic) [1881].

In 1884, he married Ada Dawson [1863-19??] in Halifax.


Ada was a cotton reeler [1901]
 

Children:

  1. Lewis J. [b 1885] who was a worsted taker off [1901], a weigher-on in sample depot (worsted spinning) [1911]
  2. Wilfred


Walter cannot be found after his marriage, though Ada is listed as Married
 

In 1891, Ada & son Lewis were living with brother-in-law Thomas Henry McKay.

The family lived at

  • 11 Haigh's Court, Taylor Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 17 Bradshaw Lane, Bradshaw, Halifax [1911]
  • 153A Shay Lane, Ovenden [1917]

McKay, Wilfred
[1892-1917] Son of Walter McKay.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Park Congregational Church, Halifax / a member of Bradshaw Methodist Church / an oiler (worsted spinning) [1911] / employed by Mr Butterfield (pork butcher) of Gibbet Street.

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [February 1916], and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died [16th September 1916] (aged 25).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [2C], on Bradshaw War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Park Congregational Church

McKeand, David Gray
[1885-1919] Son of Jane Gray & William McKeand of Burnbank, Mauchline, Ayrshire.

Born 18th January 1885.

He was a commercial clerk [1901] / employed by Elland UDC / employed by Firth's Carpets in Bailiff Bridge.

He lived at 111 Elizabeth Street, Elland [1901].

During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 11th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died of pneumonia at Streatham Hall Hospital, Exeter [23rd March 1919] (aged 34).

He was buried at Elland Cemetery (28th March 1919) [U A 545].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial, on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Elland, on the Memorial at Elland Constitutional Club, and on the Memorial at Firth's Carpets

McKee, John Alexander
[1905-1940] Son of Sarah Jane & John McKee.

In [Q3] 1937, he married Elsie Constance Ford in Portsmouth.

They lived in Charlestown, Todmorden.

During World War II, he served as a Seaman with the Royal Naval Reserve (Patrol Service) aboard the destroyer HMS Acasta.

He died 8th June 1940 (aged 35)  when his ship was shelled and sank in the Norwegian Sea with the loss of 193 of her crew of 194.

He is remembered on the Lowestoft Naval Memorial [2 2]

McKelvin, Harry Exley
[1894-1917] Son of John Exley McKelvin.

He was educated at Halifax Secondary School [until 1910].

He had a sweetheart Madge.

During World War I, he enlisted with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), then served as a Corporal with the 242nd Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He sustained shrapnel wounds and was sent to the dressing station, but he never arrived.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died [29th November 1917] (aged 23).

He was buried at Hermies Hill British Cemetery, France [I B 4].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School, on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax, on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, Warley, and on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club

McKelvin, John Exley
[1864-1939] An advertisement for the Bee-hive, Halifax in May 1902 announced


BEE HIVE HOTEL
KING CROSS STREET, HALIFAX
Under New Management
John Exley McKelvin, Proprietor
   
For several years with Scratcherd & Co

He was landlord of the West End Hotel, Halifax [1917].

He married Mary.

Children:

  1. Harry Exley

He died in Blackpool [Q1 1939] (aged 75) 

McKenna, Charles
[1876-1916] Born in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 42nd Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He died in Halifax [31st July 1916].

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [J A 97]

McKenna, Rev Henry
[1???-19??] Priest at St Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax [1935]

McKenna, Rev James
[1852-1885] Priest at St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street [1885].

He died 11th May 1885 (aged 33).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K 48 C]

McKenna, Joseph C.
[1914-1944] He was a weaver at Dean Clough Mills.

In [Q3] 1939, he married Ada Clark in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Jack [b 1940]

The family lived at 61 Ashfield Gardens, Pellon.

During World War II, he enlisted [September 1939], and he served as a Gunner with 229 Battery with 58 Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery.

Ada died before Joseph.


An Ada McKenna died in Sheffield [Q4] 1943 (aged 27) 
 

He died 20th August 1944 (aged 30).

He is remembered on the Dunkirk Memorial, France [13], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McKenna, Peter
[1835-1???] Born in Wicklow, Ireland.

He was

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


Mary was born in Wicklow, Ireland
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1859] who was a stone mason's labourer [1901]
  2. Annie [b 1864] who married William Henry Firth

The family lived at

  • 4 Pitt Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 16 Milk Street, Halifax [1901]

McKenzie, Henry Alan
[1844-19??] Born in Hull.

He was a waterproof paper manufacturer [1901].

In [Q3] 1881, he married Elizabeth Ellen Pickles [1853-19??] from Holywell Green, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Alfred H [b 1883] who was a bank clerk [1901]
  2. Mabel [b 1892]

The family lived at Rockville, Stainland [1901]

McKenzie, Rev J. G.
[18??-19??] MA, BD.

Recorded in March 1917 at Stainland

McKill, Alfred
[18??-19??] Of Leeds. In 1917, he established Exley Zoo. He originally wanted to site the zoo at Roundhay, Leeds, but permission was refused

McKittrick, Rev W.
[17??-18??] Of Halifax.

On 16th July 1807, he married Miss Kirkpatrick of Paradise Street, Liverpool

McKniff, James
[1871-1943] Born in Keighley.

He was inn keeper at the Ship Inn, West Lane, Keighley [1901] / licensed victualler at the Black Swan, Halifax [1901, 1911, 1917]

In 1894, he married Jane McShee [1875-19??] in Keighley.

Children:

  1. Thomas [b 1895] who was an electrical engineer [1901, 1911]
  2. Helen / Nellie [b 1896] who was a winder worsted [1901, 1911]

Living with them in 1901 was Jane's aunt Helen McShee [aged 45] (servant domestic) 

McLachlan, Herbert
[1876-1958] Son of John McLachlan.

Born at Dulesgate, Todmorden.

He went into his father's oil and dry-salter business in Manchester for a time.

He became a Unitarian minister and a writer & historian of Nonconformism.

He married (1) Mary Jane Taylor [1872-1940].

Children:

  1. Herbert John [1908-2007]

In 1942, he married (2) Jane McWilliam [1886-1???]

McLachlan, John
[1840-1899] Manager of a cotton mill at Todmorden. He subsequently acquired a business as an oil and dry-salter in Manchester.

He married Sarah Gladwell [b 1849].

Children:

  1. Herbert

McLachlan, John Charles
[1854-1920] Son of Dr Robert McLachlan.

Born in Shelf.

He served with the Local Government Medical Service [1895].

He was Medical Officer for Shelf and part of Northowram (to the east of Shibden Beck) [1905]

He never married.

He lived at 53 Carr House Road, Shelf [1911]

McLachlan, Dr Robert
[1812-1878] Born in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland.

He was a physician and surgeon at Shelf / Medical Officer for Northowram [1845] / a GP in Shelf [1851] / Medical Officer for Shelf and part of Northowram [1865].

On 30th March 1853, he married Emma Bentley [1829-1898] at St George's Church, Doncaster.


Emma was born in Doncaster
 

Children:

  1. John Charles
  2. Annie Janet [1855-1935]
  3. Emma [1857-1945]
  4. Margaret Bentley [1862-1871]
  5. Robert [1863-1871]

The children were baptised at St Michael & All Angels, Shelf.

None of the children married.

The family lived at

  • Grove House, Shelf [1851]
  • Shelf House / Furnace House, Shelf [1861]

He died in Worthing, Sussex [5th October 1878].

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

Probate was granted to his widow Emma

McLachlan, Samuel Main
[1895-1918] Born in Glasgow.

During World War I, he served with the 4th Battalion Labour Corps.

He was discharged [8th August 1917] as unfit for war service. He received a gratuity of £5.

He worked at the Cecil Hotel, Argyll Street, Glasgow.

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery


Question: Does anyone know anything about his links to Halifax?

 

McLaren, Miss Thomson L.
[1???-1???] LRAM, ARCM.

She lived at Savile House, Halifax [1936]

McLarnon, John
[1867-1915] Or McLaren.

Of Dobby Hall, Haley Hill.

Son of Margaret & Michael Mclarnon of Belfast.

He married Agnes Cecilia.

Children:

  1. several

The family lived at

  • 2 Rock Houses, Wheatley
  • Elland
  • Golcar, Huddersfield

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of gas poisoning at Hill 60 [19th December 1915] (aged 48).

He was buried at Talana Farm Cemetery, Belgium [IV H 12].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

McLaughlin, John James
[1873-1965] JP.

He lived at Arden Lodge, Halifax. Inventor of the reversible life raft

McLaurin, Andrew Scott
[1819-1870] Stuff merchant at Bradford.

He rebuilt New House, Lightcliffe and changed the name to The Grange.

He died at Lightcliffe

McLean, George
[1905-1944] Born in Belfast.

He lived at 18 Boys Lane, Wheatley [1941].

He served in the Merchant Navy.

During World War II, he enlisted [February 1940], and served as a Sapper with the Royal Engineers.

He died 9th June 1944 (aged 39).

He was buried at Bayeux War Cemetery, France [XV B 22].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McLean, John William
[1914-1944] Son of Theresa & Herbert McLean.

He married Dorothy.

They lived in Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment).

He died 26th June 1944 (aged 30).

He was buried at the St. Manvieu War Cemetery, Cheux, France [VII G 19].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

McLeod, Rev Ronald Fisher
[1851-1926] MA.

He was Chaplain to the Forces [1881-1893].

He was rector of North Fambridge, Essex until he exchanged with Rev J. Russell Napier to become Vicar of St Peter's Church, Walsden [1906, 1909, 1911].

In 1880, he married Helen Ethel Ramsay [18??-1914] at Chelsea

McLintock, John Whitworth
[1884-1917] Son of Jane & John McLintock of 36 Bright Street, Halifax.

He was a member of Hanover Methodist Chapel, Halifax / a farrier with Whitaker's.

In 1909, he emigrated to Canada.

During World War I, he enlisted [February 1916], and he served as a Private with the 11th Battalion Canadian Railway Troops, then served with the Canadian Royal Engineers.

He was killed in action [25th November 1917] (aged 33).

He was buried at Divisional Cemetery, Belgium [M 34].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McLoughlin, Joseph
[1???-19??] JP.

He was Mayor of Todmorden [1960-1961]

McLusky, Robert H.
[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor [1934].

He qualified in June 1932

McMahon, John
[1891-1917] Son of Clara & John McMahon of 9 Unity Terrace, Mile Cross Road, Halifax.

He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / a bath enameller in Manchester.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 18th Battalion Manchester Regiment.

He died 19th June 1917 (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [53 & 55], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

McManus, Frank Rostron
[19??-] He was Mayor of Todmorden [1994-1995]

McMaster, Peter Duncan
[1856-1???] Or MacMaster.

He was an engine fitter [1891] .

In [Q3] 1890, he married Zilpha Aspinall in Bradford.


Zilpha was the daughter of
George Aspinall
 

Children:

  1. John Alexander [b 1880]
  2. Wilfred [b 1882]

In 1891, the family were living with Zilpha's parents

McMaster, Wilfred
[1882-1915] Son of Martha & Peter Mcmaster of Kilmarnock.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with D Company 2nd Battalion Royal Irish Regiment.

He died 21st September 1915 (aged 33).

He was buried at the Forceville Communal Cemetery and Extension, France [1 B 10].

He is remembered on Rastrick War Memorial

McMeeking, Thomas
[1820-1890] Tea dealer.

He married Alice Chambers [1816-1891] in Peterborough.

They lived at 22 Allerton Place, Halifax.

Thomas died 26th June 1890 (aged 70).

Alice died 17th July 1891 (aged 75).

The couple were buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [C 91 C]

McMichael, Rev John Clunie
[1817-1898] Born at Bridgnorth. He trained at Rotherham College and served at Farnworth [1847] and Stalybridge [1853] before becoming Minister at Harrison Road Chapel, Carlton Street [1856-1858]. In 1858, he left for Geelong, Australia. He retired to Norwood, near Adelaide and died at Kapunda.

See John Hodgson

MCN Construction
Development company – owned by a member of the Norcliffe family – who bought and developed R. & D. Norcliffe's Firth House Mills, Stainland

McNamara, Rev Michael
[19??-19??] Curate at St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church, Hebden Bridge [1934]

McNaught, Thomas
[1842-1897] He established Thomas McNaught & Company Limited.

In 1876, he married Hannah Dewhirst in Halifax.

Children:

  1. William who was a mill manager [1897]
  2. Jessie [b 1878]
  3. Louise [b 1879]
  4. Hilda [b 1880]
  5. (possibly) Thomas [b 1883]

The family lived at

He died in Torquay.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1897

McNaught's: Thomas McNaught & Company Limited
Worsted manufacturers established by Thomas McNaught in 1879. They had a factory at Hare Street Mills, Halifax [1890, 1905]. They also had offices in Bradford, and warehouses in Leeds and Huddersfield

McNea, Bernard
[1885-1915] Son of Mr McNea.

Born in Halifax.

He was a dyer's labourer [1911] / a labourer worsted combing mill [1911] / an employee of J. & J. Baldwin & Partners Limited.

In 1908, he married Emily Hodgson [1887-19??] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Catherine [b 1909]
  2. John William [1910-1929] who was buried at Christ Church, Pellon [3A 17]
  3. Ernest
  4. child

The family lived at

  • 17 Holroyd Street, Halifax [1911]
  • 39 Park Square, The Hough, Northowram [1915]

Bernard was a patient in the Halifax Poor Law Hospital, Salterhebble [1911].

He was a militiaman and a reservist.

During World War I, he was called-up [14th August 1914], and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died following a German gas attack at Hill 60 [5th May 1915] (aged 30).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [20], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram

Son Ernest died in World War II

McNea, Ernest
[1912-1944] DCM.

Son of Bernard McNea.

His father died in World War I.

Born in Halifax.

He was educated at Salterlee Board School, Northowram / employed by Hartley & Sugden Limited.

He lived at 14 Salisbury Terrace, Boothtown.

During World War II, he served as a Warrant Officer Class II (CSM)  with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He won the Distinguished Conduct Medal in Tunisia.

He died of wounds at Anzio [1st March 1944].

He was buried at Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Italy [V1 A 9].

He is remembered on the family grave at Christ Church, Pellon [3A 17]. on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram

McNea, Mr
[18??-18??] (Possibly) born in Ireland.

He married Mary [1852-1???].


Mary was born in Ireland
 

Children:

  1. James [b 1877] who was a worsted doffer [1891]
  2. John [b 1879]
  3. Bernard
  4. Katie [b 1887]
  5. Francis [b 1889]

The children were all born in Halifax.

The family lived at 15 Holroyd Street, Halifax [1891].

He was dead by 1891.

Living with them [in 1891] was niece Mary Mahon [aged 18] (worsted rover) 

McNeil, H.
[1882-1917] Son of & George and Hannah McNeil of Whitby, Yorkshire.

He married Agnes.

They lived at 3 Bank Buildings, Luddendenfoot.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 19th Battalion Middlesex Regiment.

He died 11th August 1917 (aged 35).

He was buried at Poperinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium [II D 37]

McQuinn, Stephen
[1880-1915] Born in Kirkham, Lancashire.

He was a crane driver for Campbell Gas Engine Company Limited.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child

He joined the the Royal Navy as a youth, and served in China & East Africa.

During World War I, he re-enlisted [August 1914], and served as a Signalman with the Royal Navy

He was rescued after long exposure when the cruiser HMS Cressy was torpedoed by German Submarine U-9 and sank of the Dutch coast with the loss of 527 lives.

He was aboard HMS Pembroke and invalided home after 18 weeks' illness.

He died in Halifax [26th October 1915] (aged 34).

He was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel [A 40].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Campbell Gas Engine Company Limited

McRoberts, Dr P. C.
[18??-1???] MB, MRCS.

Medical practitioner at Galens Cottage, York Street, Todmorden [1895]

McVine, William
[1817-1889] Born in Perth, Scotland.

He was the first Vice-President of the Halifax Permanent Benefit Building Society [1853] / Councillor for St John's Ward [1862-1863] / grocer, wine & spirit merchant at 68 Woolshops, Halifax [1862] / grocer, wine & spirit merchant at 18 Broad Street, Halifax [1862, 1865] / a tea, wine and hop merchant at Halifax [1871] / a tea and cigar merchant at 103/104 Market Hall, Halifax [1875]

In 1845, he married (1) Elizabeth, daughter of John Simpson [1794-1866] at Halifax.

Children:

  1. Sarah Elizabeth [1847-1910]
  2. Kate Emily [1852-6th December 1855]
  3. Clara Agnes [1854-12th December 1855]
  4. Janet [1851-15th December 1855]
  5. John William
  6. Rosa [1858-1859]

The family lived at Haugh Shaw Cottage, Halifax [1871].

After Elizabeth's death, he went to live in the Isle of Man.

He married (2) Margaret McVine [1860-1940].

He was buried in the Braddan Bridge Cemetery on the Isle of Man.

Elizabeth and her infant children were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 4548], next to the grave of her father John Simpson and his wives

McVoy, John
[18??-18??] In April 1853, he was imprisoned for 1 month for stealing cheese, the property of John Pearson of Halifax

McWilliams, George Henry
[1???-1???] He married Rosa, daughter of John Crossley.

Children:

  1. son
  2. daughter

McWilliams, Joseph McCarogher
[1845-1881] MRCS.

Born in Omagh, Ireland.

Physician and surgeon at Halifax. In 1868, he was in charge of the cases of hydrophobia in the town.

He never married.

He adopted his nephew, George McWilliams Henry, as his son.

They lived at

Mead, John
[18??-19??] Recorded in 1911, when he ran a lodging house at 21 King Street, Halifax

Meadow Bottom, Todmorden
Area of Todmorden. In 1840, this was a separate village and was originally called Hole-Bottom-Meadow-Bottom.

Holebottom Mill stood here

Meadowcroft, Ben
[1859-1904] Born in Sowerby.

He was landlord of the Chatburn & Jennings, Luddendenfoot (helped by the rest of the family) [1885-1898] / landlord of the Shoulder of Mutton, Hebden Bridge [1899-1904].

On 17th August 1878, he married Mary Nicholl [1859-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary was born in Sowerby
 

Children:

  1. Annie [1879-1963] who was a worsted operative [1901]
  2. Lizzy [1886-1922] who was a candidate school teacher [1901]
  3. Beatrice [b 1888] who was a shop assistant (drapery) [1911]

Ben died at the Chatburn & Jennings [24th September 1904].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £468 5/6d.

The will was proved by his widow Mary.

In 1911, Mary was back as innkeeper at the Chatburn & Jennings, helped by her daughter Lizzie

Meadowcroft, Edwin
[1872-1957] Established Meadowcroft Hampson & Company Limited at Victoria Mill, Ripponden.

In 1896, Samuel Dugdale and he founded S. Dugdale Son & Company.

He was a manager, and became a partner in the Company [1907].

In 1911, Samuel Dugdale, Edwin and James Ledger Hampson were the first directors when Meadowcroft, Hampson & Company Limited of Vic Mill, Saddleworth was incorporated.

He married Sarah Ann Lumb [1871-1958]. The couple were childless. Around 1908, he paid his brother Herbert Meadowcroft [1869-1947] who lived in Nelson, Lancashire, for his son Fred Meadowcroft to go and live with them and work for the company.

In 1914, he had Rockcliffe, Sowerby Bridge built for him

He was president of the Sowerby Bridge Liberal Club and Sowerby Bowling Club.

On his death, he was chairman of Meadowcroft, Hampson & Company Limited, Stones Mill Company Limited and Fairlea Mill Company Limited and he was a founder member of all three firms.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £368,686

Meadowcroft, Fred
[1894-1971] Nephew of Edwin Meadowcroft. Originally from Lancashire, around 1908, he went to live with his uncle and work for the company.

In 1914, he and Jack Dugdale were on business in Germany when World War I broke out. They were interned in a Prisoner-of-War camp for the duration of the war.

Meadowcroft, Hampson & Company Limited
Cotton manufacturers and doublers established by Edwin Meadowcroft at Victoria Mill, Ripponden.

In 1911, Samuel Dugdale, Edwin Meadowcroft and James Ledger Hampson were the first directors when the company was incorporated. The company occupied Victoria Mill, Ripponden until the 1980s

Meadowcroft, Hannah Martha
[1881-1894] On 22nd December 1894, she was at work as a dress maker at Abraham Dyson's drapery establishment near The Cross, Elland when a chimney, dislodged by a storm, fell through the roof and killed her.

At the inquest, a verdict was returned of

accidental death due to fracture of the skull

Meadowcroft, James
[1847-1???] Son of James Meadowcroft.

He was a worsted factory worker [1861] / licensed victualler at the Murgatroyd Arms, Luddenden [1891]

He married Lydia.

Children:

  1. Mary
  2. James
  3. Ellen [b 1867] who married Luke Murgatroyd

Meadowcroft, John
[1857-1931] Landlord of the Angel, Halifax [1911]

Meadowcroft, Spencer
[1818-1891] He was a farmer of 6 acres and beerseller at the Trees, Sowerby [1861] / a farmer of 6½ acres of land [1871] / the beerseller at the Trees, Sowerby [1871, 1881]

On 31st December 1840, he married Hannah Normanton [1816-1870] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Joseph [b 1845] who was a cotton weaver [1861]
  2. James
  3. Margret [b 1849] who was a worsted factory worker [1861]
  4. William [b 1851] who was a cotton factory worker [1861]
  5. Mary [1853-1914] who was a worsted mill hand [1871] and married (1) Mr Barker and (2) Samuel Dawson
  6. Susey [1856-1946] who was a worsted mill hand [1871]
  7. Betty [b 1859] who was a worsted mill hand [1871]

Meadows, Henry
[18??-18??] Minister at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1944-1946]

Mear, Harry
[1898-1918] Son of Sarah Ann & Tom Mear of 8 Siddal Street, Siddal.

He was a member of St Mark's Sunday School, Siddal / a creeler for Holdsworth's.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1916], and served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He died of wounds [22nd July 1918] (aged 20).

He was buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France [XVII D 15].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Mearclough
Aka Mearclough Bottom, Meerclough, Mereclough. An area of Sowerby Bridge.

See Mereclough, Lancashire, Walker family of Sowerby Bridge, John Walker and Joseph Walker

Mearclough Bridge
Bridge over the Rochdale Canal

Mearclough Bridge, Sowerby Bridge
A 2-arch stone bridge takes Fall Lane over the Calder connecting Norland and Skircoat via Washer Lane. In April 1769, Norland township was fined for
not keeping the bridge in repair

and again in April 1773. In 1774, £250 was given to rebuild the bridge in stone

Mearclough House, Sowerby Bridge
Fall Lane / Mearclough Road.

Owners and tenants have included

The House was demolished in 19??.

A recycling company now [2017] stands on the site

Measures, J. W.
[18??-19??] Medical practitioner in Todmorden. He served with the Local Government Medical Service [1895]

Mechanics' Institutes

Mechanics Trade Society
A closed benevolent society

Medcalf, James
[1862-1921] Born in Kendal.

He was a carpet weaver at Firth's Carpets.

He married Mary Alexandra Franklin [1863-1953] from Ambleside.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child
  3. child
  4. child
  5. child
  6. child
  7. child

The family lived at 112 Elm Cottages which later became 270 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1953].

James and Mary Alexandra were buried at Brighouse Cemetery [E C 782]

Meddings, Frank N.
[1???-19??] During World War II, he served with the Royal Air Force.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Medicraft, John
[1???-18??] Recorded in 1857, when he was a Methodist minister in Halifax (North) 

Medley, Frederick
[1866-1921] Born in Halifax.

He was landlord of the Prospect, Sowerby Bridge [1906, 1911, 1919].

Around 1891, he married Maria [1864-19??] from Shropshire.

Children:

  1. Doris Eliza [b 1900]

Medley, Halliday
[1806-1???] Of Halifax.

In October 1828, he was declared bankrupt.

In 1847, he was charged with having committed burglary at the home of Thomas Whiteley, having stolen 3 handkerchiefs, a shirt, and other articles. Medley was found guilty and sentenced to be imprisoned and kept at hard labour for 18 calendar months

Medley, John
[1734-1822] Of Halifax. Brother of W. Medley. He served with the Royal Artillery. He was at Gibraltar during the siege [1779-1783]. He lost both his eyes in an explosion, and suffered back injuries which led to his last 15 years being bed-ridden. He died at Bell Hall

Medley, John
[1821-1???] Illegitimate son of Hannah Medley of Norwood Green.

Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [3rd June 1821]

Medley, Joseph
[17??-18??]

In 1835, he was on the List of Electors for the Northowram Township of the Halifax Polling District in the election for the MP for the West Riding.

He lived at Lands Head, Northowram [1835]

Medley, W.
[17??-18??] Merchant at Halifax. Brother of John Medley

Meek, Melvyn
[19??-19??] Player with Halifax RLFC [1935-1949]. He won caps for Wales while at Halifax

Meeting of the Waters
Place at Blake Dean where Alcomden Stream joins Graining Water

Meg Dike, Barkisland
Prehistoric linear earthworks near Ringstone Reservoir

Megotson, John
[13??-1???] A tanner. In 13??, he William de Bery and John West – all of Halifax – were outlawed for failing to appear at Westminster to defend themselves after being accused of killing deer in the park of Sir William de Nevyle of Raby, at Cottingley

Megson, Bartram Reginald
[1901-1964] On 21st June 1931, he married Louie Woodhead at St Jude's Church, Halifax.


Louie was the daughter of
Thomas Scott Woodhead
 


Bartram Reginald was the brother of Charles Leslie Tankard Megson who married Louie's sister Margaret
 

The couple died in Tyneside: Bartram Reginald [] (aged 1964); Louie [] (aged 1987) 

Megson, Bertram W.
[18??-19??] Professional entertainer.

He lived at 16 Mayfield Terrace South, Halifax [1905]

Megson, Charles Leslie Tankard
[1902-1954] Born in Bradford.

In [Q3] 1931, he married Margaret Woodhead in Halifax.


Margaret was the daughter of
Thomas Scott Woodhead
 


Charles Leslie was the brother of Bartram Reginald Megson who married Margaret's sister Louie
 

Megson, Leslie
[1910-1944] He was employed by Gledhill's / a reservist with 7 years' service.

He lived at 21 Albert Drive, Pellon Lane.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the York & Lancaster Regiment.

He was taken as a POW by the Japanese at Singapore [February 1942].

He was lost on 12th September 1944 when the Japanese Hell Ships Rakuyo Maru and Kachidoki Maru, carrying British & Australian POWs, were mistaken for cargo ships and torpedoed. by US submarines USS Pampanito and USS Sealion.

He died 12th September 1944 (aged 34).

He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [77], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Mehew, Charlie
[1890-1917] Son of Elizabeth & Frank Mehew of 4 Holdsworth Road, Holmfield, Halifax.

Born in Wilsden [9th October 1890].

He lived at 5 Foundry Street, Ovenden.

He was a regular soldier, and with the BEF [August 1914].

He was twice wounded.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action on his 27th birthday [9th October 1917] (aged 27).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [82-85 & 162A], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Illingworth

Meidalay, Richard
[15??-15??] Or Meldalay. Vicar of St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [1561]

Meikle, Mr
[18??-18??] Police officer in Brighouse [1868]

Meir, Rev W. Gakes
[18??-19??] Minister at Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland [1906]

Mekesburgh, Richard of
[13??-13??] Of Hipperholme. In 1390, he was accused of murdering John Dell of Halifax on Thump Sunday

Melba, Dame Nellie
[1861-1931] The Australian singer visited Halifax on 5th December 1912.

She stayed at the White Swan Hotel and complained that she was unable to sleep because of the Town Hall clock's chiming every quarter of an hour through the night. The council arranged for the chimes to stop between 11 pm and 6 am

Melbourne Clothing Company, Hebden Bridge
Partners included Harry Wadsworth

Meldrum, Rev John
[1750-1814] From Scotland.

He served at Malton before becoming Minister of Bridge End Congregational Church [1785].

He travelled widely across Britain to raise funds to clear the debt on the Chapel House at Bridge End.

He is recorded as being an author of some repute.

He had a small farm – a croft – at Bridge End.

It is said that Scotty Bank, Scotty Croft Lane and Scotty Well were named for him.

In 1786, after serving 6 months at Rastrick, he moved to Hatherlow, Cheshire where he remained for 28 years

Meldrum, Rev Samuel
[1???-18??] Minister of Salem Methodist New Connexion Chapel, North Parade.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Emma Beale who married Rev John Young

Melia's: D. Melia & Company Limited
Local branch of the national grocers and provision merchants at 8 Corn Market, Halifax [1905]

Mellen, Mrs Bridget
[16??-1???] She owned Northowram House.

Rev Oliver Heywood rented the house.

A couple of local men, opposing Heywood's views and Royalist leanings, prevailed upon Mrs Mellen and she twice raised the rent in an effort to remove him. Heywood records that one of the men (identified in his diaries as MD) broke his thigh shortly afterwards and died, and the other (JL) sold his own and his wife's lands,

haunts alehouses dayly and is fallen from all good society and exercises tho he made a glorious profession

She subsequently sold Northowram House to her nephew, Benjamin Boys.

In March 1672, Heywood's friend, Jonathan Priestley bought Northowram House on Heywood's account for 100 marks [£67 13/4d].

Mellin, Abraham
[1728-1???] On 22nd October 1751, he married Frances Dudgeon at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Martha [bapt 1752-1821] who never married
  2. Hannah
  3. Harry [bapt 1755-1829]
  4. Sarah [1757-1832] who never married
  5. Fanny
  6. Betty [bapt 1761]
  7. Thomas [bapt 1762-1805]
  8. Abraham
  9. Grace

The children were baptised at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax

Mellin, Abraham
[1763-1817] Son of Abraham Mellin.

Baptised at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax [15th September 1763].

Chemist and druggist in business at The Phoenix in the Corn Market [1794], 6 Silver Street, Halifax [1809], and Old Market [1816].

He was one of 3 druggists in Halifax at the time.

He was a Trustee of Northgate End Chapel [1797].

On 14th January 1796, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Walkinson [1775-1812] at Elland.

He lived at Greece House.

He was buried in Halifax [13th April 1817] age 53

Mellin, Fanny
[1759-1825] Daughter of Abraham Mellin.

Baptised at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax [18th July 1759].

On 1st January 1795, she married William Currer at Halifax Parish Church. Witnesses were Abram Mellin, Hy Mellin and Roger Swire.

She carried on business as a carpet manufacturer in the firm of Widow Currer & Son at Luddendenfoot.

She died at Burnley [31st December 1825]. There is a memorial to her and other members of the family in Luddenden Churchyard

Mellin, George
[1884-1917] Son of Lydia & James Mellin of Copley.

He worked for Mackintosh's.

In [Q4] 1909, he married Lemady Cecilia Huby in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion Cameron Highlanders.

He was killed in action [28th April 1917] (aged 33).

He was buried at the Tank Cemetery, Guemappe, France [F 1].

He is remembered on Copley War Memorial, on the Copley Roll of Honour, on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland, on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited, on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Elland, and on the Memorial at Saint John the Evangelist, West Vale.

After his death, his widow was living in Lourençl;o Marques, Portuguese East Africa

Mellin, Grace
[1766-1831] Daughter of Abraham Mellin.

Baptised at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax [31st October 1766].

In 1788, she and her sister, Hannah, established Mellin's Boarding School, Halifax.

In November 1814, she announced that she was resigning her school at Christmas, and the school would henceforth be conducted by Watkinson's School for Young Ladies, Halifax.

She never married.

He was buried at Halifax [9th July 1831]

Mellin, Hannah
[1753-18??] Daughter of Abraham Mellin.

Baptised at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax [18th September 1753].

She and her sister, Grace, established Mellin's Boarding School, Halifax.

She married Roger Swire

Mellin, Henry
[17??-18??] Chemist & druggist at Silver Street, Halifax [1822]

Mellin, James William
[1???-1894] He was landlord of the Sportsman, Mill Bank [1894].

In 1864, he married Hannah Jemima Akroyd in Halifax.

After his death, Hannah Jemima took over at the Sportsman.

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894

Mellin, Thomas
[16??-17??] He had business at the House at the Maypole, Halifax [1709]

Mellin, William
[1804-1835] Chymist and druggist of Halifax

Melling Clough, Todmorden
Numbers 252, 254, 256 & 258 Bacup Road. Early 19th century cottages

Melling, Ernest
[1912-1945] Son of Alice & Walter Melling of Halifax.

He was educated at Boothtown School / employed by B. Riley, stonemason of Boothtown.

In [Q3] 1937, he married Ivy G. T. Cottam in Halifax.

They lived at 33 Rhondda Place, Halifax.

During World War II, he enlisted [1940], and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He served in the Falkland Islands.

He was killed in action in Burma [25th March 1945] (aged 33).

He was buried at Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma [20 B 21].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Melling, John Thomas
[18??-1918] Of Todmorden.

In [Q3] 1913, he married Martha Jennings in Todmorden.

They lived at 3 Cross Bank, Meadow Bottom, Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the King's (Liverpool Regiment).

He died 14th July 1918.

He was buried at the Pernes British Cemetery, France [V E 31].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Melling, John William
[1895-1917] He lived at 33 Lee Bridge, Halifax.

He worked at Albert Foundry.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [27th November 1917] (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [6 & 7], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Mellins Farm, Cloughfoot

Mellish, Thomas Hinason
[1894-1917] Son of S. & William Mellish of Station House, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 16th Battalion Royal Scots.

He died 22nd October 1917 (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [11-14 & 162]

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

Mellor & Bracken
Paper manufacturers at Holywell Green [1874]

Mellor's: Arthur Mellor & Company
Silk manufacturer. In 1923, they had business at Ashgrove, Elland

Mellor's: Benjamin Mellor & Sons
Woollen manufacturers at Holywell Mills [1874]

Mellor, Berry & Pogson
Cotton spinners at Soyland.

Partners included Benjamin Mellor, Henry Berry and Joseph Pogson.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1857

Mellor's: Henry Mellor & Sons
Established by Henry Mellor

Mellor's: J. Mellor & Son
Printers at Ripponden, Halifax [1927]

Mellor Mint, Brighouse
Mill Royd Street. The company was established in 1924 to produce mustard.

The idea of producing mint sauce came from the wife of one of the company's director. They later became well-known makers of mint sauce. In the 1950s, they were the largest buyer of fresh mint in the country. At peak time, the company processed 20 tons of mint in each 9-hour shift.

The business was taken over by Colman's

Mellor's: Samuel & William Mellor
They had business at Fink Hill Quarry, Hipperholme [1888-1936].

Partners (possibly) included Sam Mellor and William Mellor

Melrose, Elland
Aka Melrose Court, Melrose Villa. House on Victoria Road. Built by Joseph Carter [1890s]

Old people's flats here opened on 27th March 1965.

The building was demolished in 2008.

A new development – Willow Court – was built on the site

Melvyne Cottage, Halifax
Recorded in 1891 in Savile Road. It appears to have been 2 dwellings [1891].

Owners and tenants have included

Member of Parliament

Memoirs & Journals

Memorial Hall, Halifax
In 1916, William Wormald Longbottom suggested that a Memorial Hall be constructed to remember those Halifax men & women who served in World War I.

This never came to pass

Memorial Park, Hebden Bridge

Memories of Calderdale

Menaghan, Thomas
[1890-1918] MM.

Son of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Menaghan of 18 Mellor Street, Mill Lane, Brighouse.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 5th August 1918 (aged 28).

He was buried at Hagle Dump Cemetery, Belgium [II B 9].

He was awarded the Military Medal

Mendelssohn, Felix
[1809-1847] German composer.

It is said that he visited Halifax.

He was an acquaintance of Samuel Smith, the 2 having met whilst Smith was travelling in Europe in 1839.

In 1842, he composed a setting of the 114th Psalm which he dedicated to the Halifax Choral Society who sang it at Halifax Parish Church.

He gave a copy of his oratorio Elijah to Smith for the Halifax Choral Society. In turn, he passed the folio on to Tom Sutcliffe. Its present whereabouts are unknown.

Menton, Stanley
[1919-1944] Son of Thomas Menton.

He worked for Asquith's.

He enlisted [1937], and served as a Sapper with the 41 Fortress Company Royal Engineers.

He was captured in Malaya.

He died of malaria in a Japanese POW camp [22nd May 1944] (aged 25).

He was buried at the Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Burma [B6 J 8].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas the Apostle, Claremount

Menton, Thomas
[1878-1965] He was landlord of the Brewers' Cellar, Halifax / landlord of the Royal Oak, Claremount [1936] / landlord of the Zetland Arms, Huddersfield.

In [Q4] 1919, he married Ada Milner in Halifax

Children:

  1. Stanley

Menzies, John
[1801-1876] Son of Robert Menzies.

Born in Scotland.

He was a nurseryman [1851] / innkeeper at the Golden Plough, Halifax [1851] / a gardener [1871].

On 28th April 1828, he married (1) Mary Ann Appleby [1803-1844] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Robert Henry [1829-1886]
  2. Clara Louisa [1832-1880]
  3. Jessie [1833-1916] who was a dress maker [1851, 1871]
  4. Alexander [1825-1865] who was a county court clerk [1851]
  5. Archibald Appleby [1839-1888]

Mary died in 1844.

In 1851, the children were at 12 High Street, Halifax, with Clara Louisa as head of the household, and not living with their father.


Before 1857, both Alexander and Archibald Appleby emigrated to the USA and fought in the Civil War on the Unionist side.

They both died in the USA

 

On 22nd January 1851, he married (2) Nancy at Halifax Parish Church.


Nancy was born in Warley, the daughter of Naylor Bentley, and widow of Whitehead Smith
 

It looks like his second marriage was not a success.

In 1861 & 1871, Nancy was living at the New Inn, Sowerby Bridge assisting William Whitehead in the pub.

John died in Halifax [1876] (aged 75) 

Mercantile Bank of Lancashire Limited
The bank's head office was in Moseley Street, Manchester.

The Halifax branch opened at 11 Waterhouse Street, Halifax, in February 1894. James A. Riley was the first Manager

Mercer, Rev E.
[18??-1???] Minister at Sowerby Bridge Primitive Methodist Chapel.

In 1868, he left to serve in Huddersfield

Mercer, George Dawson Edgar
[1852-1913] Born in Halifax.

He was a commercial clerk [1879].

On 15th February 1879, he married Mary Barrett at All Souls' Church, Halifax.


Mary was born in Northowram, the daughter of
Thomas Barrett
 

Children:

  1. Mary Hannah [1879-1958] who married [1913] Anderson Oddy [1878-1951]
  2. Ruth [1882-1951] who married [1913] Fred Blackburn [1878-1960] (mason) 
  3. Edwin 1884 27th Oct [b 1962] who was a millwright [1910] & married [1910] Harriett Leaver [1884-1944]
  4. Alice [1887-1896]
  5. Annie [1889-1959] who married [1918] Robert Bell [1886-1963] (farmer) 

The children were born in Halifax.

George died in Boothtown [12th August 1913].

Mary died 18th January 1917.

Mary & George were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax with other members of the family

Mercer, Harriet
[18??-18??] In April 1853, she was imprisoned for 2 months for stealing 2 shawls, the property of Henry Hanson at Halifax

Mercer, John
[1791-1866] Bobbin-winder and handloom weaver.

He studied mathematics and chemistry, and discovered dyes which could be used for printing calico.

In 1844, he invented the process of mercerisation

Mercer, Robert
[1???-18??] On 2nd May 1824, he married Harriet Hartley.


Harriet was the daughter of
John Hartley
 

Mercer, Thomas
[1877-1900] He worked for Smith & Company.

He lived at Cleveland Avenue, Siddal.

During the South African Wars, he served as a Private with the 1st Volunteer Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to South Africa [February 1900].

He died of enteric fever in hospital in Bloemfontein [8th June 1900] (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Halifax Parish Church South African War Memorial, and on West View Park War Memorial

Mercer, William
[17??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1753]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Martha [1734-1736]
  2. Thamar [1739-1741]

His daughters were buried at Halifax Parish Church

Mercer, William B.
[18??-19??] Physician and surgeon at Ripponden and Triangle [1905]

Mercers' Company
A livery company established around 1348 to control the trade of silk, linen, fustian and other cloth.

See Mercerisation

Mercy Lodge, Todmorden
Masonic Lodge.

A Juvenile Lodge of the Todmorden District recorded [1907, 1909] when they met at the Waggon & Horses, Walsden and Crossley Fletcher was Secretary

See Loyal Mercy [No ??] Masonic Lodge

Mereclough Bottom
House. A fireplace is dated 1722

Meredith's
Piece carbonisers of Elland.

Recorded in 1915

Meredith & Drew Limited
Biscuit manufacturer at Ovenden.

Founded in 1830.

The firm was originally based in the East End of London. When their Shadwell factory was bombed in 1940, they moved to the provinces, and the Halifax plant became operational in 1941. In 1966, the firm was taken over by United Biscuits. At one time, they were the largest producers of biscuits in England.

They also occupied Brookfoot Mill, Brighouse in the 1940s

Meredith, Rev David
[1812-1853] MA.

Born in Cardigan, Wales.

Perpetual Curate of Elland [1849].

He sold the old Glebe House and built the Rectory.

He hoped to continue the restoration work at Elland Parish Church which his predecessor, Rev William Atkinson, had initiated. The congregation disapproved of his plan, and he died before the work was continued.

He married Frances Redhead [1812-1???].


Frances was born in Bradford
 

Children:

  1. Samuel Redhead (Meredith) [1841-1???]

Living with them [in 1851] was widowed mother-in-law Mary Redhead [b 1788].

Rev Meredith died in 1853.

The Pulpit in Elland Parish Church was installed in his memory

Meredith, J. T.
[18??-19??] Partner in Sagar & Meredith

Meredith, Rev John
[18??-19??] MA.

He served at Wakefield and Mold Green before becoming Vicar at Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Luddendenfoot [1893, 1897].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John Thomas who married [September 1900] Mary Elizabeth youngest daughter of the late Richard Appleyard

Meredith, Thomas
[18??-19??] Carboniser at Cooper House Mills, Luddendenfoot [1905]

Merifield, Ernest
[1900-1918] Son of Maria & Louis Merifield of 17 Union Street South, Halifax.

Born in Douglas, Isle of Man.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in a German attack on Wytschaete [25th April 1918] (aged 18).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [42-47 & 162], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Merifield, Ernest
[1900-1918] Son of Maria & Louis Merifield of 17 Union Street South, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 25th April 1918 (aged 18).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [42-47 & 162]

Merlewood, Skircoat
Kensington Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Merlin Club, Todmorden-cum-Walsden
Recorded 1914-1974

Merlin Engineering Company Limited
They had business at Hebble Mills, Salterhebble

Merrett, George
[1899-1918] Son of George Henry Merrett.

He was a part time doffer (worsted mill) [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 25th Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He died 12th April 1918 (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [11].

His cousin Allan Stork also died in the War

Merrett, George Henry
[1875-1???] Son of George Merrett, gas stoker.

Born in Bristol.

He was a belt maker of Penuel Place, Siddal [1896] / a leather worker [1911].

In 1896, he married Hannah Stork at St Thomas's Church, Claremount.


Hannah was the daughter of
John Stork
 

Children:

  1. Lily [b 1895] who was a worsted twister [1911]
  2. George
  3. John [b 1908]

The family lived at 22 Jubilee Road, Siddal [1911, 1916].

Living with them [in 1911] were Hannah's brother Joe Stork and his 4 children

Merrick, Patrick
[1870-1945] Born in County Mayo, Ireland [25th October 1870].

He was a mason & bricklayer [1939].

In 1905, he married Ellen Brown [1875-1947] in Halifax.


Ellen was born in County Mayo, Ireland [7th November 1975]
 

Children:

  1. Joseph Patrick [1st December 1906-1981] a painter's mate (Corporation Electricity Works) [1939]
  2. Mary Agnes [1908-1979] who married George Holroyd
  3. James [26th October 1909-1962] who was an engineering fitter [1939]
  4. Margaret E [19th July 1911-1973] who was a worsted spinner [1939]
  5. Annie H [25th August 1912-1973] who was an invalid [1939]
  6. Anthony [13th October 1913-31st December 1973] who was a battery maker's labourer [1939]
  7. Catherine [10th January 1916-1980] who was a mineral factory worker [1939] & married [Halifax [Q1] 1941] Clarence Whitehouse

The family lived at

  • 18 Gibson Street, halifax [1911]
  • 111 Haley Hill, Halifax [1939]
  • 9 Fernfield Terrace, Boothtown [1973]

Living with them [in 1900] were Ellen's unmarried sisters: Anne Brown [b 1875] & Margaret Brown [b 1877]

Merrill, Rev Samuel
[18??-18??] Wesleyan minister at Bolton Brow [1845]

Merrion, Sylvester
[1899-1916] He was educated at Shibden Industrial School [from 1910] / captain of the School football team / a good swimmer.

During World War I, he enlisted [1915], and served as a Boy 1st Class with the Royal Navy.

He died 31st May 1916 (aged 17)  when the cruiser HMS Black Prince was shelled in the Battle of Jutland, and sank in the North Sea, with the loss of 857 crew.

He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [14], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Merritt, George
[1899-1918] Son of Hannah & George Henry Merritt of 22 Jubilee Road, Siddal.

He worked for Siddal Brickworks.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 23rd Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He was killed in action [12th April 1918] (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [11], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Merry, Rev A.
[18??-19??] Curate at Rastrick [1908] and Vicar of Cragg Vale [1909]

Merry Bent
See Great Merry Bent, Little Merry Bent and Upper Merry Bent

Merry, Henry Horace
[1851-1885] He was a medical assistant [1885].

He married Annie.

Children:

  1. Anthony [1881-1884]

He died 2nd March 1885 (aged 34).

Father & son were buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [C 329 D]

Merry Pom-Poms
Amateur entertainment group of West Vale. Recorded in the 1920s

Mersey Textile Company Limited
Woollen & worsted manufacturers of Grove Mills, Elland. Recorded in 1949

Meskimmon, George
[18??-19??] Dining-room proprietor at 54 Woolshops, Halifax [1936]

Messiah
A popular choral work written by Georg Friedrich Handel [1685-1759] in 1742.

The association of the work with Halifax was influenced by Joah Bates.

The first performance in Halifax, and indeed

north of the Trent

was at Halifax Parish Church in 1766. It is reported that

The performance was of a very high order and the singers consisted of a Halifax choir assisted by a contingent of vocalists from Kirkheaton which had been trained by the Rev Allott of that place

The leader of the band was William Herschel who played violin and Joah Bates played the new organ.

Mrs Sunderland was well-known for her performances of The Messiah.

See Henry Bates, Brighouse Choral Society, Charles Dibdin and Judas Maccabaeus

Metcalf, James
[17??-18??] Umbrella maker at Woolshops, Halifax [1822]

Metcalf, John
[16??-17??] Curate at Rastrick [1719]

Metcalf, John
[1717-1810] Road-builder

Metcalf, Thomas
[17??-18??] Hatter in Halifax [1791-1797]

Metcalf, Willie Welburn
[1898-1918] Born in Goole.

He was a Boy Scout / employed by the Rochdale Canal Company.

He lived at

  • Hollins Road, Walsden
  • Norden, Rochdale

During World War I, he enlisted with the Army Service Corps, then served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment.

He was killed in action [30th May 1918] (aged 20).

He is (possibly) remembered on the Soissons Memorial, France, and on Todmorden War Memorial

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

Metcalfe & Nicholl
Clockmakers and engine makers at Westgate, Halifax [1822, 1829]. Partners were George Metcalfe and John Nicholl

Metcalfe's: Christopher Metcalfe & Son
Makers of Machine, wool comb, wire drawers' prichels, steel skewer, hackle, gill, faller, pin and rivets at Jemmy Lane, Halifax [1874].

See Christiane Metcalfe

Metcalfe's: L. Metcalfe & Company
Steel skewers & hooks manufacturer [1911].

Established by Leslie Metcalfe.

They were at Home Street, Halifax and then Allerton Wire Works, Halifax [1913].

In 1913, the business was declared bankrupt

Metham, Edward
[16??-17??] Or Mesham, Motham.

He was at various times Curate at Cross Stone [1708-1728]

In 1716, a number of local QuakersWilliam Greenwood, William Sutcliffe, Abraham Fielden, Joshua Fielden, and Mary Barker - were prosecuted after they refused to pay certain sums of money demanded of them towards the maintenance of Edward Mesham.

William Greenwood, William Sutcliffe, and Joshua Fielden were held in Rothwell Gaol from 21st September 1716 to 5th October 1720

The Methley family of Ovenden & Wadsworth

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
See Arnold Mullins

Metropole, Halifax

Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale

Metropolitan Drinking Fountain & Cattle Trough Association
The charity erected drinking fountains and horse troughs in London and throughout the UK and Ireland around 1880-1930. There were many examples in the district including

See Marian Prescott

Mettrick, Piers
[1964-] Actor. He has appeared in the BBC TV series Spooks and played the rôle of Fat Todd in the Channel 4 series Shameless. He lives at Mixenden

Mewburn & Barker
Stocks and shares brokers at 17 Crossley Street, Halifax [1874, 1905]

Mewett & Heywood
Penny Bazaar established in 1887. They were at 65 and 66 Halifax Borough Market [1915].

In 1915, the firm was advertised alongside Heywood's

The Mews family
They were lords of the manor and controlled Midgley

Mews, John
[12??-1298] Alias Melsa. In 1297, he was granted free warren in the Manor of Midgley

Mewsom, George
[16??-1720] Attorney.

He lived at Ive Ing, Lightcliffe

Mexborough: Lord Mexborough
The Earls of Mexborough – of Lifford in the County of Donegal – are a branch of the Savile family.

The First Earl was John Savile [1719-1778].

Lord Mexborough owned land and property in Elland and at Methley

On 27th September 1923, the estate in Elland was sold.

See Bradley Hall, Holywell Green and Mexborough's Arms, Elland

Mexborough Masonic Lodge
Masonic Lodge.

See West Vale Masonic Hall

Meyrick, Thomas
[17??-1770] A Cornishman. He was a Methodist but left to become Curate at Southowram [1750] and Curate at Halifax [1756].

He wrote a satirical poem about a Cornish clergyman who became addicted to intemperance. Horsfall Turner adds

... but fell into the vice himself at last

Miall, Edward
[18??-1881] Born in Edinburgh. He was editor of the Nonconformist newspaper. He stood unsuccessfully as the Radical-Dissenter candidate in the Election for MP for Halifax [1847]. He went on to be MP for Rochdale [1852-1857] and Bradford [1869-1874]

Michael, Rev Thomas
[1828-1???] Born in Abergavenny.

He was Pastor at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church for 23 years [1861] and Zion Strict Baptist Church, Siddal [1884]

He married Sarah [1826-1???], from Mitcham, Surrey.

Children:

  1. Fred Howard [b 1865] who was an art pupil [1881]

The family lived at 27 Hampden Place, Halifax [1881].

See Holywell Green Baptist Church and Stoney Royd Cemetery

Michell, Alfred
[18??-19??] Clothier at Hebden Bridge and Manchester.

In October 1879, he was declared bankrupt

Michell, Sir Thomas
[15??-155?] A chantry priest who served at Halifax Parish Church. He took confession of Thomas Lacy who admitted stealing £1,000 from the cellar of the Vicar, Robert Holdsworth, in 1536

Micklemoss, Northowram
Recorded in 1435 and 1438, when John Stansfeld was mentioned in the Manorial Count Rolls for
digging turves

here.

Uses the elements mickle and moss, meaning large marsh.

Recorded in 1858, when Samuel Parkinson was here

Micklemossford, Shibden
Area mentioned in 1515

Micklethwaite, Benjamin
[1761-1817] Son of Martha (née Jackson) & Benjamin Micklethwaite of Mirfield.

Baptised on 16th August 1761.

On 21st July 1782, he married Hannah Haigh in Halifax.

Children:

  1. John
  2. Mary [1793-1801]
  3. Martha [b 1787] who married [1813] Elijah Cheetham in Halifax
On 12th April 1817, he and Benjamin Gartside were executed at the Tyburn, York for a burglary near Halifax.

He was buried at Rastrick Church [16th April 1817]

Micklethwaite, Benjamin
[1798-1857] On 24th June 1857, he was killed in a roof fall at Clifton Colliery.

He was buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse two days later

Micklethwaite, James Daniel
[1830-1???] Born in Kirkburton.

He was a weaver [1871] / a pattern weaver [1888].

He married Hannah [1825-1???]. Children:

  1. Bartley [b 1854] who was a teamer [1871]
  2. Arabella [1855-1875] who was a burler [1871], and the 1st wife of Andrew Leather
  3. Fred [b 1857] who was a winder [1871]
  4. Willie [b 1860] who was a worsted doffer [1871]
  5. Ellen [b 1863] who was the 3rd wife of Andrew Leather
  6. Eliza [b 1865]
  7. Tommy [b 1871]

The family lived at Grantham, Dewsbury Road, Rastrick [1871].

Living with them [in 1871] lodger Andrew Leather

Micklethwaite, John
[1783-18??] Son of Benjamin Micklethwaite.

In 1801, he married Betty Barber in Halifax.

Children:

  1. John [1809-1875] who married [1836] Harriet Blackburn at Birstall
  2. Mary [1802-18??] who married [1824] John Bayes at Halifax

Mid Slack Farm, Heptonstall

Middle Beestonhirst, Ripponden
Baitings, Rochdale Road.

See Beestonhirst

Middle Bottomley Farm, Walsden
Bottomley Road. Mid 17th century house. The barn is dated 1784 B I F

Middle Burn Farm, Fixby

Middle Goat House, Rishworth
Heath Field.

Owners and tenants have included

See Lower Goat House, Rishworth and Upper Goat House, Rishworth

Middle Harper Royd, Norland
Farmhouse and other buildings dated M 1687 and GB 1637 for Gabriel Bentley

Middle Hathershelf Farm, Boulderclough
Hathershelf Lane. The 18th century barn was converted to cottages in the early 1800s.

See Hathershelf Farm and Hathershelf

Middle Longfield House, Todmorden
Longfield Road. Mid 17th century house. The porch is dated 1700. There is a tablet inscribed W G. The attached double-aisled barn may be 16th century.

See Longfield House, Todmorden

Middle Midgelden Farm, Todmorden
Bacup Road. Early 18th century house.

A nearby barn is also listed.

See South Midgelden Farm, Todmorden

Middle Ox Heys Farm, Shelf
Aka Rob Dene Farm. Owners and tenants have included

See Lower Ox Heys, Shelf and Ox Heys Farm, Shelf

Middle Scars, Rishworth
Area of moorland

Middle Schole Croft, Bradshaw

Middle Smallshaw Farm, Hebden Bridge

Middle Stoodley House, Todmorden
Stoodley Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

A nearby mid 18th century barn is listed

Middle Town field, Elland
Aka Middlemost Town Field. A part of mediæval Elland. Recorded in 1750. Upper Shull and Lower Shull lay north of the land

Middlefoot, Brearley
Or Middle Foot. Owners and tenants of the house have included

Middleham, Samuel
[1781-18??] Innkeeper at the Armytage Arms, Clifton [1841, 1851]. Samuel Middleton is recorded at the pub [1834].

He was also farming 50 acres and employing 2 labourers [1851].

He married Hannah [1781-18??].

Children:

  1. Lucy [b 1816]
  2. Samuel [b 1821]
  3. Hannah [b 1821]

Middleton, C. Peter
[19??-] Organist at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [1980]

Middleton, Charles
[1860-19??] Born in Norwich.

He was a municipal lamplighter [1911].

Around 1882, he married Effie [1858-19??] from Halifax.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child

The family lived at 6 Battinson Street, Southowram [1911]

Middleton, Charles
[1920-1942] Son of Hetty & Jonas Middleton of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as an Aircraftman 1st Class with the Royal Air Force.

He died 15th February 1942 (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [418], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram

Middleton Division
In 1885, Lancashire was divided into 23 Parliamentary divisions. Todmorden and Walsden were a part of Middleton division of South-East Lancashire.

MPs for the Division included:

The constituency was abolished in 1918 and became Middleton & Prestwich

See Population Statistics and Todmorden & Lancashire

Middleton, Ellen
[1870-1958] Daughter of Joseph Middleton.

Born at 13 White Abbey Road, Bradford.

She was a silk spinner [1881] / a silk dresser [1891] / a spreader in a silk mill [1911].

In 1910, she married (1) Harry Whiteley.

In 1910, Ellen and Harry emigrated to the USA, travelling from Liverpool on the Zeeland, landing at Boston, Massachusetts, en route to Sanford, Maine. When Ellen's mother died [1912], Ellen and Harry returning to the UK. On 30th October 1914, they returned to the US, landing in New York on the ship Franconia. Their place of residence, on landing at Ellis Island, is given as Sanford, Maine.

Harry died in Sanford [29th April 1929], and was buried at Oakdale Cemetery.

Ellen returned to Brighouse.

In 1935, she married (2) Thomas Crossley.

She died in Brighouse [1958] (aged 88) 

Middleton, Frank Roy
[1923-1944] Son of Emma & Harold Middleton of Brighouse.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He died 28th June 1944 (aged 21).

He was buried at Hermanville War Cemetery, France [4 A 4]

Middleton, James
[1872-1917] Son of Joseph Middleton.

Born at White Abbey Road, Bradford.

He was a labourer living in Back Bethel Street, Brighouse [1897] / a mason's labourer [1901] / a dyer's labourer [1917].

On 7th August 1897, he married Rachel Rushworth at St Martin's Church, Brighouse.


Rachel, of Denham Street, Brighouse, was born in Elland, the daughter of Thomas Paine Rushworth
 

Children:

  1. Mary [b Clifton 23 November 1897-1971] who married Mr Moore
  2. Nellie [b Rastrick 21 July 1900-1953] who married Harry Bedford

The family lived at Birds Royd Lane, Rastrick [1901, 1911, 1920s].

Living with them [in 1901] were Rachel's parents & brother Charles, and 6 boarders.

By 1911, Rachel & James had separated.

In 1911, Rachel & her daughters were living in Bird's Royd Lane, with mother Emma Rushworth, and boarder Joshua Stake [b Brighouse 1885] (a moulder of iron).

James died at 139 Bradford Road, Brighouse [18th April 1917] (aged 45).

In the 1920s, Rachel & her daughter, Mary Moore, opened a catering establishment in the Bird's Royd Lane house, and catered for the millworkers of the area. The building (now demolished) featured on the cover of Ralph Wade's book Those Were The Days, published by the Brighouse Echo [1980].

From the 1930s to her death in June 1955, Rachel & daughter Mary ran the Wharf Inn, Brighouse at Brookfoot, Brighouse.

Mary retired from the Wharf in the early 1960s, and died in 1971

Middleton, Jeffery
[1915-1945] He was educated at Heath Grammar School / employed by the Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society.

He married Unknown.

They lived at 6 Prospect Place, Norwood Green.

During World War II, he enlisted [June 1940], and served as a Pilot Officer with the Royal Air Force.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died on ops with Coastal Command [9th February 1945] (aged 30).

He was buried at Haugesund Cemetery, Norway.

He is remembered on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates

Middleton, Joseph
[1748-1835] Of Hipperholme. He was for many years, clerk at Coley Church, and afterwards at Lightcliffe chapel, where he officiated until he was about 82 years of age

Middleton, Joseph
[18??-1???]

He married Anne Fudge [1835-1???].


Anne was born in Ireland
 

Children:

  1. James

The family lived at Grace Church Street, Bradford [1861]

Middleton, Joseph
[1833-1882] Born in Brighouse.

He married Ann [1835-1912].


Ann was born in Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Sarah [b 1860]
  2. Elizabeth [b 1862]
  3. Albert [b Bradford 1868] who was a silk dresser [1891]
  4. Ellen
  5. James [b 1872]
  6. John [b Bradford 1874] who was a cotton spinner [1891], a dyer's labourer [1911]

The family lived at

  • Park Street, Brighouse [1881, 1891]
  • Back Bethel Street, Brighouse [1911, 1912]

Living with them [in 1881] was granddaughter Rosina Middleton [b 1881].

Joseph died in 1882 (aged 49).

Ann died in 1912 (aged 77) 

Middleton, Sir Thomas
[1550-1631] Or Myddleton.

On 18th February 1586, he married (1) Hester, daughter of Sir Richard Saltonstall, at St Dunstan's-in-the-East, London.

Children:

  1. Richard who died young
  2. Thomas

He was apprenticed to Hester's uncle – Ferdinand Poyntz – a citizen and grocer, and was admitted to the freedom of the Grocers' Company [14th January 1582] and to the living [21st March 1592].

He was Lord Mayor of London [1613].

After Hester's death, Sir Thomas went on to marry a further 3 times

Middleton, Sir Thomas
[1586-1666] Son of Sir Thomas Middleton.

Born at Chirck Castle, Denbigh.

He was Knighted [10th February 1617]. During the Civil War, he was Sergeant Major General of the Parliamentary forces in Wales.

In 1612, he married Margaret Savile


Margaret was the daughter of George Savile of Wakefield
 

Middleton, Thomas Henry
[18??-19??] Draper and fent dealer at Bethel Street & King Street, Brighouse.

In September 1893, he was declared bankrupt

Midgehole
District of Calderdale north of Hebden Bridge where Crimsworth Beck joins Hebden Water. There is a car park here with access to Hardcastle Crags.

See Hebden valley mills

Midgehole Working Men's Club
Aka The Blue Pig.

In the 19th century, the Midgehole Dye Works built a number of cottages for their workers. One of these became the Club.

It was affiliated around 1908 and is one of the oldest Working Men's Club in the country.

Recorded in 1913, when the membership was 116.

See Midgehole WMC Memorial

Midgelden Beck
Dulesgate, Todmorden.

See Clough Foot Minewater Treatment Scheme, Todmorden and Gorpley Mill, Todmorden

Midgelden, Todmorden
Dulesgate. The 3 properties – North Midgelden Farm, Middle Midgelden Farm and South Midgelden Farm - seem to be considered as a unit in the censuses and other records

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

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

Midgley
District of Calderdale east of Hebden Bridge, bounded to the west by Foster Clough and to the east by the Luddenden stream

See Calder Registration District, Greenwood Stone, Midgley Moor, Parish statistics and Midgley Moor

Midgley's Almshouses, Halifax
In the 16th century, an almshouse and grammar school were built near Halifax Parish Church under the will of John Midgley

Midgley & Luddenden Musical Festival
Established on 26 July 1936

Midgley & Roper
Stone quarrier with Long Close Quarry, Brighouse [1896]. Partners included Thomas Roper

Midgley & Woodhead
Spring wood dealers at Luddenden.

Partners included Robert Midgley and Robert Woodhead.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1837

Midgley Board of Guardians
A part of the Halifax Poor Law Union.

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Midgley township have included

  • William Aked [1869]
  • William Walker [nominated 1869]

Midgley Board of Health
Established in 18??

Midgley constables
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Midgley

Midgley Co-operative Hall
In 1870, the Co-operative Hall was built Midgley Co-operative Society and stood opposite the society's Midgley store. The Hall was used as a venue for meetings and concerts. It was used as a day school until this was superseded by Midgley Board School. The Hall closed in 1960. Arnold Edwards Memorial Gardens now stand on the site

Midgley Co-operative Industrial Society Limited
The Society had its origins in meetings held by a group of Chartists in the Radical Hoil around 1852. The Society was established around 1861, when a store was acquired in Lydgate. This continued in use until 1968.

In 1???, they built houses for their members, and a village hall which accommodated 500 people.

In 1865, a larger store was set up in 4 cottages at Towngate / Thorney Lane.

The society took over the Luddenden Co-operative Society in 1932.

On 5th November 1933, it was taken over by Halifax Industrial Society.

See Midgley Co-operative Hall

Midgley's: David Midgley & Company
Boiler maker at Elland established by David Midgley

Midgley District Council
See H. Hainsworth

Midgley History Group
Established in 2004.

See Pennine Perspectives Aspects of the history of Midgley

The Midgley Intelligencer
A village newspaper produced by Henry William Harwood

Midgley, Manor of
In Domesday Book, this was one of the 9 berewicks belonging to the Manor of Wakefield. It appears there as Micleie.

The Manor was granted to the Earls of Warren. In 1297, the Earl granted free warren to John Mews.

The Manor subsequently passed to

See Brearley Hall, Mytholmroyd, Lower Brearley Hall, Midgley, Midgley, Thomas Riley, Thomas Fawcett Riley and Sir George Savile

Midgley Moor

Midgley Moor Reservoirs

Midgley Overseers of the Poor
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Midgley

Midgley Pinfold
The 18th / early 19th century pinfold stands in Chapel Lane at Greenroyd.

Owners were charged 3d per foot to reclaim their animals from the pound. Animals were sold if unclaimed after 5 days.

It is a circular structure with walls about 9 ft high.

Those who held the post of pinder at Midgley included

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

Midgley Post Office
Towngate. This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

Midgley Prosecution Society
On 28th April 1838, Mrs Bedford, innkeeper of the Shoulder of Mutton, Midgley, hosted a meeting at her home to establish the Prosecution society for the prosecution of felons in the township and neighbourhood of Midgley

Midgley Radical Association
Established in 1837. They met at the Radical Hoil. In 1838, they held their 1st anniversary dinner at the Shoulder of Mutton, Midgley

Midgley Recreation Ground
Given by John and Herbert Murgatroyd on 9th September 1924. It opened on 1st August 1925

Midgley School Board
School Board set up in 18??. Recorded 1874-1904

Midgley Spa
Aka Town Syke Well, Midgley

Midgley stocks
Near Number 61 Towngate. These were used until 1825, when a lockup was established beneath Luddenden School.

Later use is recorded in an item in the Halifax Guardian of October 1864 headed SERVES THEM RIGHT which reported

On the 15th October last John Whitaker and John Balme were ordered to pay 3s. 4d. and costs for playing an unlawful game, but in default of payment on Wednesday they were placed in the stocks from half past twelve to half past three p.m. during heavy rain.

The village well – Midgley Spa – stands near the stocks.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

See Luddenden lockups

Midgley Surveyor of the Highways
Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Midgley included:

Midgley's: Turner Midgley & Company
Cotton warp manufacturers at Victoria Mills, Brighouse [1840]

Midgley Urban District Council
Ceased on 27th March 1939. It was amalgamated with Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council.

See Urban District Council

Midgley Workhouse
Established in 1770 at New Earth Head.

In 1777, this accommodated 24 inmates. It closed in 1834. It is now a private house

Midgley Working Men's Club, Luddendenfoot
Recorded in 1917, when David Howarth was secretary

See Thomas Greenwood

Midland Bank
See HSBC Bank PLC and Lancashire & Yorkshire Bank Chambers, Halifax

Midland, Barnsley, Sheffield, Dewsbury, Leeds & Bradford Railway
Recorded in September 1845 to provide short and direct communication between the populous manufacturing and iron and coal districts of Bradford, Cleckheaton, Heckmondwike, Batley, Dewsbury, Barnsley and Sheffield, with the wool and agricultural districts of Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Doncaster, Gainsborough, Lincoln etc and the port of Boston. Locally, it would run from Bradford to Barnsley via Brighouse, and then to Leeds and Manchester

The Midland Railway Company
In 1874, they had a Receiving Office at 21 Southgate, Halifax, when George Crawshaw was agent.

See Spring Hall, Halifax and Trains

Midwood, Allen
[1838-1881] Born in Mirfield.

He was landlord of local pubs, including the Wellington Inn, Halifax [1866] and the White Hart, Halifax [1871-1881].

As landlord of the Wellington Inn, Halifax, he was a witness at the trial of John Richard Jeffery, having given Jeffery a drink as he was being taken to Halifax

Midwood, Henry
[17??-18??] Around 10:00 pm on 8th August 1811, he, David Gledhill and Joseph Brook, all from Brighouse, were involved in an assault upon a party of soldiers who had been recruiting in Brighouse. The gang eventually drove the military out of the town.

At their trial, all 3 men were found guilty

Mier, Barras
[1???-18??] Proprietor of Mier & Company.

In February 1835, the Halifax Guardian announced the opening of his


DEPÔT DU PALAIS ROYAL, A PARIS
and
BRIGHTON FANCY FAIR
 

selling fancy goods at premises in Southgate, Halifax – lately occupied by Mr Gregory, (grocer) 

The advertisement stated that


A splendid transparency of Napoleon will appear every evening for two hours
 

and


The CHINESE MAGICIAN will be shown to purchasers, on enquiry
 

Miers, Rev Andrew
[1838-1900] Born in Honley.

He was a member of the Committee of the Todmorden Flood Relief Fund [1870] / Minister Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel, Todmorden [1871].

He lived at

  • 62 Gauxholme Place [1871]

In 1871, his sister Fanny [b 1850] was his housekeeper.

He died in Stockton on Tees, Durham

Mikado Café
3 & 5 Silver Street / Commercial Street, Halifax.

George Webster & Sons had a shop here, and the Café opened above the shop in 1889. The Café extended over the premises of Edward Mortimer Limited on Commercial Street.

The machines for grinding and roasting coffee were displayed in the window.

The Café had a Japanese theme. The premises were heated by a large porcelain stove, made by Doulton & Company. It was a no-smoking establishment.

The shop became one of the first self-service outlets in 1957.

The Café closed in 1961.

Webster's went out of business in 1963.

The building was demolished shortly afterwards, and a new block of shops and offices was built on the site.

The street level shop was subsequently occupied by Jowett & Sowry and later William Hill bookmakers.

See Halifax Wireless Club & Radio Society

Milbourne-Swinnerton-Pilkington, Aimée
[18??-19??] Third daughter of Sir Lionel Milborne Swinnerton-Pilkington Bt.

She married Colonel Sir George Ayscough Armytage in 1899.

She obtained a judicial separation in 1922

Milburn, William
[18??-1916] Of 38 Commercial Road, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with V 17th Heavy T.M. Bty Royal Field Artillery.

He died 10th August 1916.

He was buried at Serre Road Cemetery No.2, France [IX D 4].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Mile Cross
Area of Halifax at the west end of Hopwood Lane.

In 1898, a depot for the new tramways system was built here

Mile Thorn Floral, Vegetable & Dog Show
Established around 1870

Mile Thorn Nurseries, Halifax
Recorded in 1905

Miles, Ernest
[1898-1917] Son of John Miles.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a member of York Street Wesleyan Methodist Church, Todmorden & Sunday School / a weaver at Dawson & Sons.

During World War I, he enlisted [November 1916], and served as a Private with the 21st (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died 9th September 1917.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [10B, 11B & 12B], on Todmorden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at York Street Wesleyan Methodist Church

Miles, Major H. G. P.
[18??-19??] He lived at Slead Hall, Brighouse [1940].

He married Margaret.

Children:

  1. son [b 1939]

Miles, John
[1856-1929] Born in Wisbech.

He was a cotton worker.

In [Q2] 1886, he married Rosina Northcott [1860-1925] in Halifax.


Rosina was born in Plymouth
 

Children:

  1. Eliza [b 1885]
  2. Elizabeth [b 1887]
  3. Emily [b 1888]
  4. Alfred [b 1890]
  5. John [b 1893]
  6. Annie [b 1896]
  7. Ernest Miles
  8. Harold [b 1900]

The children were born in Todmorden.

The family lived at 10 Derby Street, Millwood, Todmorden [1901, 1911].

The couple died in Todmorden

Miles, John C.
[1905-2003] CM.

Aka Johnny. Canadian marathon runner.

Born in Halifax [30th October 1905].

He and his family moved to North Sydney, Nova Scotia. He won many medals and represented Canada at the 1928 and the 1932 Summer Olympics. In 1982, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada.

He died in Hamilton, Ontario [15th June 2003]

Miles, Louis
[18??-191?] Of Todmorden.

During World War I, he served with the Royal Engineers.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Miles, Patrick
[1923-1939] Of 2 Fair View, Longfield Road, Todmorden.

Born in Todmorden.

He was educated at St Joseph's School, Todmorden / a member of St Joseph's Boy Scouts / a schoolboy boxing champion / employed in Hill's warehouse & Robinson's Record Value Stores.

During World War II, he served as a Boy 1st Class with the Royal Navy aboard the battleship HMS Royal Oak.

He was lost [14th October 1939] (aged 16)  when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-47 and sank in Scapa Flow, Orkney, with the loss of 833 of her crew of 1,219.

He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [34 2], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Miles, William
[18??-19??] Methodist Minister in Halifax [1820]

Milestones

Military Cemeteries & Memorials

Milking Bridge, Colden
Eaves Avenue. Late 18th century foot-bridge over Colden Water. It is a narrow, single-arch bridge with a stone slab surface

Mill Bank
Village above Triangle, between Kebroyd and Cottonstones

Mill Bank Beck
Stream which flows through Mill Bank. There were fulling mills here in the 14th century

Mill Bank Bridge, Sowerby Bridge
Damside Mill Bank. Late 18th century road bridge

Mill Bank Building Society
Recorded in 1905, when William Stevenson was Secretary

Mill Bank Historical Society

Mill Bank Industrial Stores
Opened on 31st October 1867

Mill Bank Mothers' Union

Mill Bank Northern Union Football Club

Recorded around 1915, when Harold Berry and Geoffrey Edmund Elliott were members

Mill Bank Working Men's Club
Recorded in 1902, when the 43rd half-yearly meeting was held.

Recorded in 1917, when John W. Hitchen was secretary.

At a meeting held here following a session of the trial of Frederick Walter Hadwen and Alfred Ingham on 14th January 1902, the members considered proposals to work Hadwen's Mills after the company had closed, putting almost all the inhabitants of Mill Bank and Triangle out of work

Mill Chimneys

Mill Cottage, Clifton
The building had some links to the nearby corn mill

Mill Field Ends, Luddenden
Recorded on maps produced in 1854

Mill Fold, Ripponden
A group of early 19th century houses near Ripponden Old Bridge. One used to be the Over The Bridge restaurant

Mill House Estate, Sowerby Bridge
Rochdale Road. The mid 19th century industrial buildings here are listed.

See Mill House Lodge

Mill House Lodge, Triangle
Rochdale Road. The lodge to the Mill House Estate.

Home of William Henry Rawson

Mill House, Luddenden
Rails Lane. 17th century house. Owners and tenants have included

The estate was owned by the Eastwood family until they went bankrupt in 1879. The estate was then acquired by the Titterington family.

The house is now 2 dwellings.

See Pepper Hill Mill, Luddenden

Mill House, Midgley
Owners and tenants have included

  • Councillor J. P. Farrar [1925]

Mill House, Sowerby
Home of the Rawson family, and the site of mills belonging to the family business.

Owners and tenants have included

Dorothy Wordsworth stayed here in 1795, in 1807 – with her brother William – and in 1816.

W. H. Rawson & Company carried out the finishing process here on goods which were produced at their premises in Old Lane, Halifax.

The house was demolished in 19??. Mill House Lodge still stands on the main Rochdale Road

Millar, Clifford Vernon
[1896-1918] Son of Mrs Emma Millar of 14 Thorn Tree Street, King Cross, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 10th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in action Neuvilly, Selle River [20th October 1918] (aged 22).

He was buried at Montay-Neuvilly Road Cemetery, Montay, France [II A 15.]

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

Millar, Cyril
[1897-1915]

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914], and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died at Hill 60 [5th May 1915] (aged 18).

He was buried at Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France [II A 147].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

Millar, Harry
[1891-1941] Son of Emma & George Millar of Halifax.

In [Q3] 1919, he married Mary Tidswell in Halifax.

They lived at 22 Diamond Street, Halifax.

In 1905, he was a Drummer in the Volunteer Battalion of the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

In 1926, he was Drum Major with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

During World War II, he was called-up [September 1939], and served as a Warrant Officer Class II with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was accidentally drowned near Kings Lynn [30th January 1941] (aged 50) 

He was buried at Christ Church, Pellon [3B 41] with military honours.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Millar, Robert
[18??-1914] Of 14 Thorn Tree Street, King Cross.

He was educated at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax / employed in Sheffield / a regular soldier / a Reservist.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Scots Guards.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died [11th November 1914].

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [11], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax, and on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax

Millbank Hall, Sowerby
Milner Lodge is shown as Millbank Hall on some early maps

Millbrook House, Todmorden
Rochdale Road.

In 1783, Joshua Fielden built the house and set up a cotton spinning business here, and at Laneside House which stands next door. His son John was born here

The Millennium Beacon, Wainstalls
Erected in 2000 by Teal's Drainage Contractors to celebrate the millennium. It stands next to the Withens Hotel

The Millennium Clock, Hebden Bridge
The clock was erected on the end of a building at Valley Road, Hebden Bridge in 2000. It was paid for by public subscription and presented to the town by the Rotary Club of Hebden Bridge

The Millennium Garden, Mytholmroyd
Nab End. A sculpture park

Miller, Albert Edward
[1895-1918] Of 6 Albert Street, Halifax.

He worked at Halifax Zoo.

During World War I, he enlisted [1914], and served as a Private with the 40th Battalion Machine Gun Corps.

He died at No.1 Canada General Hospital [16th April 1918] (aged 22).

He was buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, France [XXIX D 8].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Miller, Albert Edward
[1896-1918] Son of A. Miller of Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 40th Battalion Machine Gun Corps.

He died 16th April 1918 (aged 22).

He was buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, France [XXIX D 8]

Miller Barn, Walsden
Peel Cottage Road. Early 19th century laithe-house

Miller, Rev David
[19??-] Vicar of St John The Divine, Rastrick [2000?]. He moved to Cornwall

Miller, Donald
[1913-19??] Son of John Miller.

Like other members of his family, he was interested in motor-boats

Miller, Fred Horsfall
[1895-1917] Son of Ruth (née Horsfall) & William Miller, of Rockcliffe Cottage, Bacup.

Born in Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 6th Battalion Border Regiment.

He died 23rd August 1917.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [85-86]

Miller, George
[1884-1917] Son of James Miller.

Born in Hudswell, near Richmond, Yorkshire.

He was a member of Elland Wesleyan Chapel / a woollen feeder [1901] / a driver on the Halifax Tramways.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Doreen [b 1913]

The family lived at 174 Hanson Lane, Halifax [1917].

His wife was dead by 1917.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1916], and served as a Private with the 10th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in action [23rd April 1917] (aged 33).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [4], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Elland Wesleyan Chapel.

His mother, Margaret, was awarded £3 7/7d as guardian of soldier's child Doreen

Miller's Grave, Midgley Moor
A Neolithic or Bronze Age site comprising a stone cairn surrounding a natural boulder.

At the end of 18th century, a miller called Lee of Mayroyd hanged himself after being jilted by his lover. His body was buried but he continued to haunt the villagers, so they dug him up and left him here on Midgley Moor. He continued to haunt the villagers until his body was finally buried – because he was a suicide – on the north side of the church at Heptonstall.

The Greenwood Stone is nearby

Miller, Rev J. S.
[18??-1???] Minister at Trinity United Methodist Free Church, Walsden. He left in July 1897

Miller, J. W.
[18??-19??] He was appointed Chairman of Halifax Board of Guardians [20 April 1910]

Miller, James
[1847-19??] Born in Belfast.

He was a gardener's labourer & army pensioner [1891] / a corporation labourer [1901] / a general labourer [1911].

He married Mary [1858-19??].


Mary was born in Chester.

She was a shopkeeper & greengrocer [1891]

 

Children:

  1. Alice Gertrude [b 1885]
  2. Mary A [b 1887]
  3. Sarah Lilian [b 1888] who was a cook [1911]
  4. Samuel Charles
  5. John James [b 1893] who was a cotton piecer [1911]

The family lived at

  • 141 Christleton Road, Chester, Cheshire [1891]
  • 153 Christleton Road, Chester, Cheshire [1901]
  • 30 Hope Street, Halifax [1911]

Miller, James
[1863-19??] Born in Richmond, Yorkshire

He was a gas house labourer [1891] / a green grocer [1901] / a fruiterer's salesman [1911].

In 1883, he married Margaret Craddock [1864-19??] in Richmond, Yorkshire.


Margaret was born in Hudswell, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. George
  2. Minnie [b 1888] who was a cotton piecer [1901], a weaver woollen mill [1911]
  3. Margaret Annie [b 1890] who was a weaver woollen mill [1911]
  4. Lily [b 1892] who was a weaver woollen mill [1911]
  5. Sarah Hannah [b 1894] who was a worsted twister [1911]
  6. James E [b 1896] who was a butcher's apprentice [1911]
  7. Nellie [b 1898] who was a shop girl [1911]
  8. Emily [b 1903]

The family lived at

  • 50 Quebec Street, Elland [1891]
  • 3 Dean Street, Elland [1901]
  • 6 Long Lea Terrace, Elland [1911]
  • 174 Hanson Lane, Halifax [1917]

Miller, John
[18??-19??] Dyer.

He lived at Cobden House, Hipperholme [1905]

Miller, John
[1818-1???] He was a beerseller at an unidentified beerhouse at 19 Church Street, Halifax [1851].


Question: Does anyone know which beerhouse this may have been?

 

In [Q1] 1843, he married Hannah Wood [1820-1???] in Huddersfield.

Children:

  1. William Wood [b 1844]
  2. Mary Hannah [b 1845]
  3. Sarah Jane [b 1846]
  4. John Edwin [b 1850]

Miller, John A.
[1885-1930] Of Brighouse.

Son of John Watson Miller.

Chairman of Miller's Oils.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Donald
  2. daughter

The family lived at Ivy Cottage, Brighouse [1930].

Like other members of his family, he was interested in motor-boats.

He was a motor-boat champion and was killed during an outboard motor boat display at St Helens

Miller, John Alexander
[1884-1930] He was a Freemason. In 1908, he married Margaret Eliza Wood [1882-1977] in Halifax.

They lived at Ivy House, Rastrick.

The couple were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

Miller, John Watson
[1851-19??] Founder of Miller's Oils.

Born in Scotland.

He worked in America before returning to Britain and becoming a sales representative for the Standard Oil Company. This brought him to Brighouse where he met Thomas Sykes.

In 1888, he bought Sykes's business at Rastrick, later moving to the Brighouse Brick, Tile & Stone Company site on Rastrick Common.

He was active in the Bridge End Congregational Church / was elected Councillor in the Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893.

In 1882, he married Hannah Burton Blackie [1865-19??] from Scotland, in Toxteth Park, Lancashire.

Children:

  1. John
  2. Phoebe Robina [b 1886]
  3. Mary Eleanora [b 1890]
  4. William Douglas

The family lived at

  • Alma Terrace, Rastrick
  • Lillands, Rastrick [1891]
  • The Cliffe, 8 Cliffe Road, Rastrick [1901]
  • Mirfield [1911]

Living with them in 1901 was Hannah's mother Mrs Blackie

Miller, Joseph
[17??-17??] A schoolmaster at Longwood. In 1770, he published A Choice Selection of Family Prayers and Divine Poems

Miller, Lawrence Ayrton
[1911-1944] Son of Annie Louisa Olga & Ernest Howroyd Miller.

He was educated at Moorside School & Halifax Tech / employed by Benjamin Riley & Sons, Boothtown.

In [Q3] 1934, he married Doreen Dolly Pearson in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Maureen Y. [b 1936]
  2. Keith B. [b 1941]
  3. child

They lived at Green Street, Holywell Green.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with 100 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He was Navigator in a Lancaster bomber.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died [31st July 1944] (aged 33).

He was buried at Haverskerque British Cemetery, France [B 22].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Miller, Max
[1894-1963] Comedian.

In 1922, he appeared as a pierrot at the Shay Gardens, Halifax

Miller's Oils: John W. Miller & Sons Limited
Oil processing company at Rastrick Common founded by John Watson Miller. The factory was built on the site of the Brighouse Brick, Tile & Stone Company. They produced a number of speciality oils including
Cylindroleine
Cylindral

See John Miller

Miller, Ronald B.
[1925-1944] Son of Minnie & George Robert Miller of Halifax.

He was educated at Halifax Parish Church School & Halifax Modern School / employed by Farman & Oates, haulage contractors.

During World War II, he enlisted [1942], and served as a Trooper with C Squadron 2nd County of London Yeomanry (Westminster Dragoons)  Royal Armoured Corps.

He died 3rd November 1944 (aged 19).

He was buried at Mierlo War Cemetery, Nederlands [V D 8].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Miller, Samuel Charles
[1891-1916] Son of James Miller.

Born in Chester.

He was a local champion light-weight boxer and won several medals / employed in a pottery & glazing works [1911] / employed by Inman Brothers Limited / a Territorial.

In [Q3] 1911, he married either Mary Norton or Emily Oates

They lived at 15 Launceston Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he 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].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Miller, William Douglas
[1896-19??] Son of John Watson Miller.

Born in Brighouse.

Brighouse Councillor.

Like other members of his family, he was interested in motor-boats

Milleraine Syndicate

Millett, Herbert
[1884-19??] Son of Joseph Millett.

Born in Halifax [August 1884].

He was a labourer for paviour [1901] / a pavior of Arundel Street, Halifax [1906] / a stone paviour [1911] / a road maker [1939].

In [Q1] 1906, he married Ruth Moody [1881-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Ruth, of Fern Bank, Halifax, was born in Upton, Lincolnshire [September 1881], the daughter of Harry Moody, labourer
 

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1908]
  2. Rose [b 1911]
  3. Nellie [b 1913]
  4. Jessie [b 1922] who was a brush maker [1939]

The family lived at

  • 49 Long Row, Mount Tabor [1911]
  • 17 Cote Hill Fold, Halifax [1915]
  • 36 Cote Hill, Halifax [1939]

During World War I, he enlisted [May 1915], and served as a Corporal with the 2nd Battalion West Riding Regiment.

He was wounded [1st July 1916] / a Lewis gun section leader [1917] / reported missing [3rd May 1917] / demobbed [March 1919].

Millett, Joseph
[1841-1901] Son of Richard Millett, lime burner.

Born in Pontefract.

He was a farmer of Heckmondwike [1864] / a quarry labourer [1871] / a piecer (cotton mill) [1881] / a road pavior [1891] / a pavior [1901].

In 1864, he married Nancy Tingle [1841-19??] at St Peter's Church, Birstall.


Nancy was born in Heckmondwike, the daughter of Robert Tingle, cotton spinner
 

Children:

  1. Joseph [b 1870] who was a driver teamster cart [1891]
  2. Eliza [b 1871] who was a worsted operative [1891]
  3. Agnes [b 1872]
  4. Sarah / Minerva Minnie [b 1873] who was a worsted operative [1891]
  5. Ada Ann / Rose Ann [b 1876] who was a worsted operative [1891] [1891]
  6. Elizabeth / Lizzy [b 1878] who was a mill hand worsted weaver [1881]
  7. Lizzey [b 1879] who was a worsted operative [1891] [1891]
  8. George [b 1880] who was a core maker iron foundry [1901]
  9. Herbert

The family lived at

  • 17 Albion Street, Brighouse [1871]
  • 2 Mile Thorn, Halifax [1881]
  • 1 Arundel Street, Halifax [1891, 1901]

Joseph died in Halifax [Q2 1901] (aged 58) 

Millfold Recreation Ground
Mill Bank, Ripponden

Milligan, Mrs Annie Elizabeth
[1???-1936] She died in Egham, Surrey. In her will, she left £200 and a copy of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper painted by Guglielmo Gringaschi to Heptonstall Church. This had been bought by John Sutcliffe of Hebden Bridge in 1906

Milligan, George
[18??-1???] Organist at Halifax Parish Church [February 1897-August 1897]

Milligan, George
[1847-19??] Son of William Milligan.

He was a damask manufacturer's clerk [1871] / a commercial clerk (worsted) [1881] / a worsted manufacturer employer [1891] / a worsted & silk manufacturer [1901] / a manufacturer of upholstering fabrics employer [1911] / partner in H. C. McCrea & Company.

In 1888, he married Martha Ann, daughter of Frederick Green Fleming, at Halifax Parish Church.

The family lived at Eastfield House, Claremount [1891, 1901, 1905].

Living with them in 1901, was Martha's father Frederick Green Fleming.

In 1911, George and Martha Ann were living at the Imperial Hydro, St Annes-on-the-Sea, Fylde, Lancashire

Milligan, James
[1853-1919] Born in Halifax.

On 6th June 1878, he married Mary Tuley in Halifax.


Mary was the daughter of
Thomas Tuley
 

Children:

  1. John Harold [b 1879]
  2. Horace Stanley [1882-1943]
  3. Arnold William [1884-1965]
  4. Robert Oswald [1886-1973]
  5. George Douglas [1889-1892]
  6. James Clifford [1890-1891]
  7. Septimus Tuley [1891-1901]
  8. Doris Mary [1894-1894]

James died in Halifax [28th February 1919]

Milligan, William
[18??-18??] In 1854, he was in Morocco with brothers, George and William Robinson. They then went to Portalegre, Portugal

Milligan, William
[1816-1882] Of Halifax.

Son of hatter John Milligan.

He was a painter [1837, 1841] / a painter employing 2 men, 3 boys [1851] / a master painter employing 3 men [1861] / a master painter & floor cloth manufacturer employing 4 men & 2 apprentices [1871] / a master painter and floor cloth manufacturer employing 4 men & 1 boy [1881]

He established William Milligan & Son with his son, George.

In 1838, he married Mary Tate [1819-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary was the daughter of James Tate
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1839]
  2. Ann Mitchell [b 1842] who was a dressmaker [1861]
  3. Margaret Elizabeth [b 1845] who was a shop assistant [1861] & married Francis Rawlings
  4. George
  5. Mary Ann [b 1849]
  6. Agnes Jane [b 1851]
  7. James [b 1853] who was an apprentice with his father [1871]
  8. William Scott [b 1856] who was a patent agent's clerk [1871]
  9. Donald Tate [b 1858]
  10. Walter Henry [b 1860]
  11. Jessie Edith [b 1864] who married [1887] Robert Clucas

The family lived at

  • 12 Copper Street, Halifax [1837]
  • Harrison Road, Halifax [1841]
  • 3 St James Street, Halifax [1851]
  • St James Street, Halifax [1861]
  • 7 St James Street, Halifax [1871, 1881]

In 1891, the widowed Mary was living with her married daughter Jessie E Clucas, in Blackburn

Milligan's: William Milligan & Company
Oil refiners, manufacturers of stearine, wheel grease, sizing tallow and boiler composition at Scarbottom Mill, Mytholmroyd [1861]

Milligan's: William Milligan & Son
Painters established by William Milligan. They were at 12 Copper Street, Halifax [1837] and Hanson Lane, Halifax

Milliners

Millington, Rev James
[18??-18??] Minister at Halifax [1848]

Millington, William Edward
[1893-1916] Son of William Johnson Millington.

Born in Mytholmroyd [27th May 1893].

Baptised at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd [28th June 1893].

He was a shuttle maker for D. Walton, Wood Lea, Savile Road, Hebden Bridge [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted [18th May 1914], and served as a Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was admitted to hospital 3 times in 1915 with trench foot.

He was killed in action [17th September 1916] (aged 23).

He was buried at Lonsdale Cemetery Authuille, France [IV K 9].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint James Church, Hebden Bridge

Millington, William Johnson
[1858-1925] Born in Eccles.

He was a school master [1882].

On 21st December 1882, he married Mary Elizabeth Pick [1863-1919] at St John's Church, Cragg Vale.


Mary Elizabeth was born in Salford
 

Children:

Children:

  1. Martha [1884-1922]
  2. Mary Elizabeth [b 1885]
  3. Eleanor Annie [1887-1951]
  4. Gertrude [1889-1955]
  5. Beatrice Wilhelmina [b 1891]
  6. William Edward
  7. Frederick Harry [1896-1970]

The children were born in Mytholmroyd.

The family lived at

  • 7 Bank View, Mytholmroyd [1911]
  • 9 Calder Bank, Hebden Bridge

Millman's Carpet Store
Barum Top. Carpet and furniture retailers. Established around 1940.

The site was formerly occupied by the Olympia Garage Limited. The property was demolished around 1999. The Barum Top pub was built on the site

Millreed Lodge Care Home, Walsden

Millroyd Island
Brighouse housing development of the former Mill Royd Mill completed in 2004

Mills, Abel
[1853-1???] Son of Thomas Mills.

In [Q1] 1889, he married Elizabeth Oates in West Derby, Lancashire.

Children:

  1. Oates [1889-1890] who died aged 14 months and was buried in Liverpool
  2. Dorothy [1895] who died aged 4 months

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 3402] with their Mills grandparents

Mills & factories

Mills, Andrew Harwood
[1980-] Actor.

Born in Halifax.

He studied acting at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. He has made several films

Mills, Frank Wallis
[19??-] DFC.

He was Mayor of Todmorden [1971-1972]

Mills, Dr Frederick Charles
[18??-19??] MA, MB, ChB.

He lived at Linden Terrace, Hipperholme [1922]. He was physician and certifying surgeon / medical officer to Hipperholme UDC / the Halifax Union

Mills, John
[1???-18??] Machine maker at Haley Hill. In December 1857, the firm
made an assignment for the benefit of creditors

Mills, John
[1???-18??] Recorded in 1838, when he was a member of the Todmorden & Walsden Select Vestry

Mills, John
[18??-18??] Iron founder at New Bank, Halifax.

In 1855, he was declared bankrupt

Mills, Joseph
[1883-1918] Son of Margaret Jane & Adam Mills of 415 Burnley Road, Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 30th September 1918 (aged 35).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [54-60 & 163A], in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Oddfellows' Hall, Todmorden

Mills, Leslie
[19??-1944] He worked for Mollett's, Northgate.

In [Q2] 1938, he married Ellen Pearson in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Shirley [b 1938]
  2. Joan [b 1940]

They lived at 18 All Souls' Terrace, Halifax.

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

He died of wounds in the Indian theatre [1944] (aged 28).

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Mills, Rev P.
[19??-19??] He was vicar of Calderbrook, Manchester before becoming Vicar of Southowram [1978]

Mills, Sally
[1812-1905] In 1835, she married John Holt.

At their wedding celebrations at the Hollins Inn, Walsden, John broke his leg.

They had no children.

After John's death, Sally married John Haworth [1814-1876].

They were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel with Sally's first husband John Holt

Mills, Samuel
[1???-18??] He was appointed Surveyor of the Highways for Barkisland [1835]

Mills, T. G.
[18??-19??] Of Stoneswood House, Todmorden.

He was Managing Director of Lord Brothers Limited.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Kathleen Foster who married [2nd August 1913] Stewart Patterson from Edinburgh

Mills, Thackrah
[1808-1871] Born in Northowram.

He was a cotton manufacturer (employer) [1861] / a Halifax Councillor [1861-1864].

He built Stoney Royd Mills, Halifax.

He married Jane Duncan [18??-1870].

Children:

  1. Ann [1838-1891] who married George Frederick Smeeton
  2. Henry Duncan [1844-1849]

The family lived at 3 St James's Road, Halifax [1891].

Living with them [in 1851] were father-in-law Adison Duncan [aged 72] (turnpike surveyor) and son-in-law Charles Duncan [aged 31] (oil merchant).

Jane and her son Henry Duncan were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery

Mills, Thomas
[1820-1886] Halifax hairdresser.

Children:

  1. Jonathan [1849-1855]
  2. Abel
  3. Lucy Ann [1854-1883] who married Thomas Carney
  4. James M. who married Rachel and had son Thomas [1865-1871]
  5. Mary Hannah who married [Halifax Q2 1881] John Henry Hey and had son Harry [1889-1892]

Thomas died 19th February 1886 (aged 66).

Hannah died 21st June 1888 (aged 67).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 3402]

Mills, Thomas
[1891-1915] Brother of Mr T. Scarborough of 15 Garden Street, Hebden Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He died 23rd June 1915 (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [21 & 31]

Mills, Tom
[1917-1943] Son of Sarah & Thomas Mills of Todmorden.

He married Margaret J..

They lived in Todmorden.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died 27th February 1943 (aged 26).

He was buried at the Medjez-El-Bab War Cemetery, Tunisia [16 G 19].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on Patmos War Memorial

Millson, Rev Francis England
[1829-1910] MA.

Or Rev Francis English Millson.

Born in Thorne [1st June 1829].

Minister of Northgate End Chapel [for 34 years: March 1872, 1905].

Hubert Clarke was his assistant.

He was a prime mover in the establishment of evening classes in Halifax [1886].

In 1896, he published Two Hundred Years of Northgate End Chapel with illustrations by R. E. Nicholson and H. R. Oddy.

In 1850, he married (1) Frances Swanwick in Ormskirk.

Children:

  1. Marian
  2. daughter

In 1884, he married (2) Maria Stansfeld [1824-1904] at Kensington.

The family lived at

He retired to live in Ilkley.

Maria Stansfeld are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1904.

He died 23rd February 1910.

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 185].

See Northgate End Chapel Bicentenary Memorial and Edwin Booth Stott

Millson, Marian
[1855-1887] Elder daughter of Rev F. E. Millson.

Born in Ormskirk.

She married Robert Edleston.

After her husband's death, she lived at Cliff Hill, Warley.

She died on 13th July 1887 on her way to Tenerife

Millstone grit
Local stone of the Calder Valley which is predominantly a coarse sandstone.

It is a sedimentary rock composed of coarse grains of sand.

It is quarried for use as building material.

The name comes from the fact that it was used for millstones to grind flour and for whetstones to sharpen blades.

See Grindlestone Bank and The Tonsured Monk

Milltown
Popular name for Hebden Bridge

Milltown Memories
Local history magazine – the Upper Calder Valley captured on camera – produced by Frank Woolrych and Issy Shannon.

Launched in Autumn 2002, the magazine presented a fascinating collection of articles, stories, photographs about the district.

The illustrations included many photographs from the Longstaff Collection.

The magazine was discontinued with Edition 15 of March 2006

Millward, Joseph
[1831-1872] He was landlord of the Royal Hotel & Oddfellows' Hall, Halifax [1864].

In [Q4] 1852, he married Sarah Scott [1832-1891] in Halifax.

Joseph died 21st March 1872 (aged 41).

Sarah was landlady of the Royal Oak, Halifax [1881, 1887, 1891].

She died 27th April 1891 (aged 59).

She is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1891

They were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 1270]. The headstone carries the symbols of the Freemasons

Millwood
Area of Stansfield near Cross Stone.

In the 19th century, the engineering works of Robert and William Barker were here.

In the 19th century, Maden & Hoyle owned 72 cottages here where their employees lived

Millwood Bus Depot, Todmorden
Halifax Road

Millwood House, Todmorden

Millwood Tunnel, Stansfield
Tunnel for the Manchester & Leeds Railway. 225 yards in length.

On 11th October 1909, a man was knocked down and killed in the tunnel

Millwood Working Men's Club, Todmorden
Recorded in 1913, when the membership was 82.

See Broadstone Working Men's Club, Millwood

Miln Cliff, Rastrick
Aka Scar Mill Cliff.

An area of Birds Royd Lane opposite the site of Brighouse Mill.

The cliff was a prominent feature before the area was developed.

The Quaker Burial Ground was here

See Scar Mill, Rastrick and Snake Hill, Rastrick

The Milne family

See John Cartwright

Milne & Turner
Woollen merchants at Longbottom.

Partners included (possibly) Samuel Milne and John Turner.

The partnership was dissolved in 1826

Milne, Benjamin
[17??-18??] He married Martha Heap [17??-18??].

Children:

  1. Benjamin

Milne, Benjamin
[1751-1819] Son of Thomas Milne.

He was apprenticed to a brass founder & brazier who had an ironmongery. Benjamin took over the ironmongery but the business failed.

He moved to London and managed a tobacconists business at Deptford.

He was Collector of Customs at Bridlington [1791].

He was involved in several projects in East Yorkshire:

  • He initiated the construction of public hot baths in Bridlington [1803]
  • He initiated construction of the lighthouse on Flamborough Head [1806]
  • He sank a bore-hole in the middle of Bridlington harbour which still, at certain stages of the tide, provides pure, soft, fresh water [1811]

In 1772, he married (1) Ann Waugh.

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1774] who married Mr Hatfield
  2. George [b 1777]
  3. daughter

He married (2) Miss Bayley of Scarborough

Milne, Benjamin
[1811-1869] Or Milnes.

Son of Benjamin Milne.

Born in Northowram [4th October 1811].

Baptised 14th November 1811.

He was licensee of the Wellington, Elland [1845] and the Malt Shovel, Halifax [1852, 1864] where he installed a Music & Picture Gallery.

On 6th November 1837, he married Amelia Brear [1819-1891] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth Brear [1838-1891] who married George William Blake
  2. Mary Ann Brear [1840-1892] who was a pianist [1861] and married James Firth
  3. Emma Brear [b 1841]
  4. Martha Ann Brear

Benjamin died 8th March 1869.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £450.

His will was proved by his widow Amelia, Thomas Moorhouse, & Isaac Brear of Northowram (farmer).

Amelia married John Brearley

Milne, Charles
[1794-1858] Eldest son of Thomas Milne.

He was a wine merchant [1841] / partner in Charles & Thomas Milne [1845] / a wine & spirit merchant [1851].

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].

He married Margaret Jubb [1799-1871].

His wife supported the Warley Free School for Girls.

The family lived at

He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby [22nd June 1858] in the same vault as his wife

Milne's: Charles & Thomas Milne
Wine and spirit merchants at Warley [1845].

Partners included Charles Milne and Thomas Milne

Milne, James
[17??-1???] He had a drapery business at Hall End, Halifax.

In the late 18th century, he left and amalgamated with that of his son-in-law, John Rayner.

He married Jane Preston.

Children:

  1. Rachel [1799-1875] who married John Rayner
  2. Elizabeth [1804-1874] who married Jonathan Wilkinson Foster

Milne, Martha Ann Brear
[1843-1884] Daughter of Benjamin Milne.

She was a pianist [1861]

In 1868, she married (1) Thomas Moorhouse.

Thomas died 7th January 1878.

In 1880, she married (2) Robert Shackleton Holmes.

Children:

  1. Brear [1883-1965]

Martha Ann died at Heath Farm, Wakefield [16th January 1884].

She was buried at St George's Church, Lee Mount [28th January 1884].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £204 4/11d to Brear Holmes (plumber) 

Milne, Rev Richard
[1675-1732] Son of Richard Milne [1648-1703] of Milnrow, Lancashire.

He was ordained at Macclesfield [17th June 1700] / a Nonconformist minister at Stockport.

On 19th October 1703, he married Lydia, daughter of Josias Stansfield.

Children:

  1. John [1707-1757]
  2. Nathaniel [d 1754]
  3. Thomas
  4. Mary [1718-1796] who married John Lea

He was buried in the north aisle of Stockport Church

Milne, Samuel
[1754-1800] Son of Thomas Milne.

On 9th May 1782, he married Elizabeth Robinson.

Children:

  1. Harriet [1783-1797]
  2. Elizabeth [1784-1799]
  3. Amelia who married her step-brother, Josias Stansfeld, and died without issue
  4. Samuel [1799-1837]

The family lived at

He died after a few days' illness [14th November 1800]

Milne, Samuel
[1798-1877] Son of Thomas Milne.

He was a merchant.

Around 1830, he ran a private school in Halifax.

He was one of the original trustees of, and a subscriber to, Warley Grammar School.

He was a well-known antiquary

On 8th July 1841, he married Caroline Field [1801-1871] at Camberwell.

The family lived at

Milne's: Samuel Milne & Company
Kersey manufacturers at Longbottom [1805, 1809].

Their mill was destroyed by fire on 31st January 1805

Milne, Thomas
[1715-1782] Son of Richard Milne.

He was apprenticed to John of Haugh End, son of Josias Stansfield. He started his own business at Brockwell, Sowerby.

He married Mary Whitehead [1713-1746].

Children:

  1. John [b 1739] who married [1761] Mary Walton
  2. Lydia [b 1743] who married [1768] John Preston, woolstapler of Bradford
  3. Sarah who died young
  4. Richard who died young

He married Damaris, daughter of Benjamin Holroyd.

Children:

  1. Benjamin
  2. Mary [1753-1830] who married John Cartwright
  3. Samuel
  4. Susannah [1756-1799] who married Joseph Whiteley
  5. Thomas
  6. Martha [1759-1793] who married [1780] Robert Ward, a woollen draper of Bradford
  7. Ann [1761] married in 1786 to Rev Anthony Moss
  8. Daniel [1763]
  9. Richard [1764] who was a lawyer at Rochdale, & married [1789] Phebe Gore of Rochdale
  10. Sarah [1769-1793]
  11. Elizabeth [1773-1842] who married James Aked

The family lived at

Milne, Thomas
[1757-1844] Son of Thomas Milne.

As a young man sought his fortune in London and entered the tobacco industry in partnership with Timothy Stansfield.

Upon his marriage, the partnership was dissolved so that Thomas could return to Halifax, where he set up business as a wine merchant.

He was wine merchant [1809] / a partner in Charles & Thomas Milne [1844].

On 13th April 1790, he married Sarah Clark [1768-1840] at St Leonard's, Shoreditch, London.

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1791]
  2. Sarah Clarke [b 1793]
  3. Charles
  4. Thomas
  5. Samuel
  6. Mary Ann [b 1800]
  7. Caroline [1802-1880] who acquired Warley Cottage [1850]
  8. Elizabeth [b 1804]
  9. Ann married [1838] Henry Clark


Question: A notice in The Leeds Mercury [21st April 1827] announced the death [on 15th April 1827] of Eliza, aged 22, second daughter of Thomas Milnes of Cliff Hill near Halifax.

Does anyone know whether she was a member of this man's family?

 

The family were Independent or Congregational.

He built several small properties in Warley and on Warley Town Lane – including Liverpool Row - and owned much property in Warley, including Cliff Hill, Warley which he bought in April 1790, Warley House, and Binns Hill Farm, Warley

He planted many of the trees along the approach to Warley.

He was a subscriber of Warley Grammar School.

See Sowerby Bridge National School and West Yorkshire Railway Company

Milne, Thomas
[1796-1860] Of Warley House.

Son of Thomas Milne

On 16th April 1823, he married Harriet Hope at Liverpool.

Children:

  1. Louisa Hope [1825-1870] who married [1857] Ernest Noel, MP for Dumfries, in Halifax

During a lecture tour in 1857, the explorer, David Livingstone, stayed with the family.

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835]

He died 27th February 1860

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

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

Milner & Bray
Card makers at Horton Street, Halifax [1822] and 17 Back Horton Street, Halifax [1829].

See John Milner & Company

Milner & Company Limited
In 1883, Milner & Sowerby became a limited company.

The Sowerby family controlled the business, although some of the employees were shareholders.

The company went into liquidation in 1910.

See Major R. J. Sowerby and Thomas Tiffany

Milner & Sowerby
Publishing, bookbinding and printing firm founded by William Milner and carried on by his stepsons, Francis Robert Sowerby and John Edwin Sowerby.

They were at Wade Street [1850] and Raglan Street Works [1863].

In 1862, they advertised their Halifax Publications and Halifax Editions in The Times.

In 1883, they became Milner & Company.

See Joseph Vickerman

Milner & Taylor
Woollen merchants at 8 Corn Market, Halifax [1881]

Milner's: James Milner & Company
Card manufacturers of Halifax. Recorded in 1868. Partners included James Milner and James Nicholl Priestley.

The partnership was dissolved in 1872.

See Milner & Bray

Milner's: John Milner & Company
Cotton and wool card makers at Horton Street, Halifax [1809]

See Milner & Bray

Milner Lodge, Sowerby
Aka Millbank Hall. The house stands on the corner of Blackwood Hall Lane and Boys Scar next to the railway and opposite the entrance to Luddendenfoot station.

The house was built by William Currer in the early 1800s.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

The house was used for several years by a coal merchant.

Recently, it has been used for storage by Ferguson Fertiliser Company

Milner Place, Sowerby
Owners and tenants have included

Field names mentioned here in 1664, include Le Housepasture, Le Laithbanks, Le Stubbs, and Le Parocke

Milner Royd
Area of Mearclough.

Houses here were built by the Whitworths for their workers.

See Milner Royd Fever Hospital, Milner Royd House and Sowerby Bridge Sewage Works

Milner Royd Hospital, Sowerby Bridge
Established at Milner Royd House, Sowerby Bridge.

Milner House Smallpox Hospital – aka Norland Smallpox Hospital – was recorded here in 1905, when Alfred Tiffany was caretaker, and his wife Jane was matron.

Milner Royd Fever Hospital was here in the 1920s.

The hospital closed on 6th June 1934

Milner Royd Junction, Sowerby Bridge
Railway junction east of Sowerby Bridge on the West Riding Union Railway

Milner Royd LNR
A local nature reserve behind the waste transfer station at Fall Lane, Sowerby Bridge

Milner Royd, Norland
London Road.

Early 19th century house with barns and outbuildings.

Owners and tenants have included

It has been converted into apartments.

See Milner Royd Dye Works, Sowerby Bridge and Milner Royd Mills, Sowerby Bridge

Milnes, Alfred
[1???-19??] Player with Halifax RLFC [1920]. He won caps for Great Britain against Australia while at Halifax

Milnes, Alfred
[1845-1???] Born in Leeds.

He was a paper merchant [1891].

He married Sarah Jane [1853-1???] from Manchester.

They lived at 2 Perth Villas, Hipperholme [1891]

Milnes & Wrigley
Cotton spinners at Brow Mills, Sowerby Bridge [around 1800]. Partners included James Milnes and Watts Wrigley. The partnership was dissolved in December 1803

Milnes, Arthur
[1893-1917] Son of Arthur Milnes.

He was a domestic gardener [1911] / a gardener for Alderman William Henry Ingham / a soldier of 9 Summer Street [1916].

In 1916, he married Mary Wood [1888-19??] at St Mark's Parish Church, Siddal.


Mary a weaver of 11 Whitegate, Siddal, was the daughter of Sam Wood, weaver
 

They lived at 14 Whitegate, Siddal.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 21st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in action by shellfire at Arras [5th May 1917] (aged 25).

He was buried at St Nicolas British Cemetery, France [I J 5]

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross.

His brother Granville also died in the War

Mary married Mr Balls.

They lived at 1 Dew's Passage, Albion Road, Great Yarmouth

Milnes, Arthur Batty
[1864-1???] Born in Holmfirth.

He was a boiler maker [1891] / a welded boiler [1901, 1911].

In 1884, he married either Sarah Ann Guest or Sarah Ann Taylor [1865-1???] in Rotherham.


Sarah Ann was born in Rotherham
 

Children:

  1. Harry [b 1884]
  2. Mary Ellen [b 1887] who was a cotton spinner [1901], a wool winder [1911]
  3. Charles E [b 1889] who was a cotton spinner [1891, 1901]
  4. Mabel Alice [1891-1907]
  5. Arthur
  6. Clement [b 1897] who was a doffer mill [1911]
  7. Clifford [b 1899] who was a doffer half-time [1911]
  8. Granville
  9. Harold [b 1904]

The family lived at

  • 1 Chester Street, Little Chester, Derby [1891]
  • 9 Summer Street, King Cross, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Sons Arthur & Granville died in World War I

Milnes, B.
[17??-18??] In 1809, he established a private newspaper room at Scarborough Castle

Milnes, Charles
[1790-18??] A card maker.

He was transported for administering an illegal oath at a Luddite meeting at St Crispin Inn in 1812. He was given a free pardon [3rd January 1816]

Milnes, Charles H.
[18??-19??] Printer.

He was at St James's Road, Halifax [1905], 65 Long Acre, London [1905], and Gerrard Street, Halifax [1927].

He lived at Vlijmen House, Halifax [1905]

Milnes, Clifford
[1919-1941] Son of Ellen & Fred Milnes.

Born in Mytholmroyd.

During World War II, he served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS President III.

He was killed in action [21st October 1941] (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [48 3], on a memorial in St John in the Wilderness, Cragg Vale, and in the book Royd Regeneration

Milnes, Ernest
[1874-1905] Son of James Walter Milnes.

Born in Sowerby.

He was a currier [1891, 1895] / a leather currier [1901].

In 1895, he married Ann Culpan at St George's Church, Sowerby.


Ann, a twine piecener of Syke Lane, Sowerby Bridge, was born in Sowerby, the daughter of Titus Culpan
 

Children:

  1. James Walter

The family lived at

  • Lane Ends, Norland [1911]
  • 13 Upper Fountain Street, Sowerby Bridge [1917]

Ernest died in 1905 (aged 30) 

Milnes, Granville
[1900-1918] Son of Arthur Milnes.

He was a member of St Paul's Church, King Cross & Sunday School / employed by Baldwin & Walker Limited.

During World War I, he enlisted [1916], and served as a Private with the 1st/4th (or 15th) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died 27th May 1918 (aged 18).

He was buried at the Chambrecy Military Cemetery, France [VII D 5].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross, and on the Baldwin & Walker Roll of Honour.

His brother Arthur also died in the War

Milnes, James
[17??-18??] Partner in Milnes & Wrigley [1800]

Milnes, James
[1850-1927] Son of Samuel Milnes.

Born in Southowram [September 1849].

He was a local Methodist preacher [1881] / a master tailor [1881] / a medical homoeopathist [1911].

On 29th September 1872, he married Hannah Maria Fawcett [1852-1922] in Halifax.


Hannah Maria was born in Southowram [January 1852]
 

Children:

  1. Jonas Fawcett (Milnes) [b 1874]
  2. Laura [b 1879] who was an assistant teacher [1911]
  3. Clara [b 1883]
  4. Percy [b 1890]
  5. Alberta [b 1893]

The family lived at

  • Elland Road [1881]
  • Manor House, 6 Cromwell Bottom [1911, 1927]

Hannah Maria died at home [10th June 1922].

James died at home [9th December 1927].

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram

Milnes, James
[1857-19??] Born in Norland.

He was innkeeper at the Stott's Arms, Brighouse [1911].

He married Lydia Ann [1866-19??]


Lydia Ann was born in Grimsby
 

Children:

  1. Harold [b 1891] who was a joiner [1911]
  2. Harry [b 1904]

The children were born in Brighouse

Milnes, James Walter
[18??-18??] He was a dyer.

He married Ellen [1846-1???].


Ellen was a cotton reeler [1891]
 

Children:

  1. Ernest
  2. George [b 1879] who was a cotton doffer [1891], an iron moulder [1901]
  3. Bertha [b 1880] who was a worsted spinner [1891], a worsted rover [1901]

The family lived at

  • 27 Syke Lane, Sowerby Bridge, Sowerby [1891]
  • 53 Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge [1901]

James Walter was dead by 1891

Milnes, James Walter
[1897-1917] Son of Ernest Milnes.

He lived at 15 Providence Place, Sowerby.

He was a cotton warehouseman [1911] / employed by Shepherd & Blackburn's, Sowerby Bridge.

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1916], and served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He went to France in January 1917.

He died of wounds [23rd May 1917] (aged 20).

He was buried at the St. Leger British Cemetery, France [C 20].

He is remembered on the World War I Memorial in Sowerby Church

Milnes, John
[1???-1835] He was keeper of the night asylum in Halifax [1835]

On 29th December 1835, he died after being kicked in the abdomen by John Lumb who had been taken into custody

Milnes, John
[1821-1878] Of Brighouse.

He established John Milnes & Sons.

In [Q2] 1846, he married Ann Collins [1829-1893] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Betty [1849-1850]
  2. John [1856-1869]
  3. William [1861-1866]
  4. Tommy
  5. Margaret [1868-1870]

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse. Mother-in-law Betty Collins [1795-1871] is buried with them

Milnes's: John Milnes & Sons
General carriers of Brighouse.

Established by John Milnes.

Partners included Tommy Milnes.

In March 1896, the business was declared bankrupt

Milnes, Martin
[1???-16??] Owned West Royd Farm, Luddendenfoot

Milnes, Richard
[17??-18??] The first large-scale Trans-Pennine carrier. He occupied the Salt Warehouse, Sowerby Bridge [from around 1796].

When his business failed in 1799, the building was let to the Rochdale Canal Company

Milnes, Robert
[16??-1729] Son of Robert Milnes.

He married Sarah Priestley from Westercroft

Milnes, Robert
[1671-1738] Of Wakefield.

He married Hannah Poole.


Hannah was the daughter of Captain Joseph Poole of Leeds
 

Children:

  1. Richard
  2. Joseph
  3. Robert
  4. John
  5. Sarah
  6. Elizabeth
  7. Hannah [16??-1720] who married Jonathan Priestley
  8. Baptista [16??-1768] who married Richard Cooke

Milnes, Samuel
[1821-1885] Born in Southowram.

He was a stone dresser [1846].

On 23rd November 1846, he married Sarah Denham [1827-1875] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Southowram
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1848]
  2. James
  3. Sarah Jane [1852-1854]
  4. Denham [1854-1918]

The family lived at Elland Lane, Cromwell Bottom [1875, 1885].

Sarah died at home [27th November 1875].

Samuel died at home [15th July 1885]

Milnes, Rev Thomas
[17??-18??] Or Milns. Minister at Steep Lane Baptist Church, Sowerby [1811]. A new chapel was built during his pastorate. In 1823, he moved to Haslingden

Milnes, Thomas
[18??-19??] Carrier at Brighouse.

In May 1896, he was declared bankrupt

Milnes, Tommy
[18??-19??] Son of John Milnes.

Stone merchant. Of Spring Bank, Brighouse. He was elected Councillor in the Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893.

In March 1896, he was trading as John Milnes & Sons and was declared bankrupt

In [Q1] 1869, he married (1) Susannah Barber [1848-1869] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. John Thomas [1869-1870] who died aged 5 months


Susannah died shortly after the birth of son John Thomas
 

In [Q2] 1871, he married (2) Elizabeth Crowther in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Sarah Ann [1872-1874] who died aged 1 year and 11 months
  2. Lucy Ellen [1874-1876] who died aged 1 year and 5 months
  3. John [1875-1877] who died aged 1 year and 6 months

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Milnes, Walter Lee
[1856-1???] Illegitimate son of Sarah Lee & Joseph Milnes of Stone Chair.

Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [16th July 1856]

Milnes, William
[17??-1826] Of Ovenden.

On 26th February 1826, his wife and daughter returned from chapel to find William

suspended by the neck and quite dead

At the inquest, the jury returned a verdict of

lunacy, supposed to be occasioned from receiving an anonymous letter charging him with having connections with another woman

Milthorp, James Fred
[1894-1918] Born in Barnsley.

He lived at Todmorden.

During World War I, he enlisted in Todmorden, and served as a Private with the 4th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment).

He died of wounds [30th September 1918].

He was buried at the Thilloy Road Cemetery, Beaulencourt, France [D 8].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Milton, Daniel
[1780-1856] Born in Culmstock, Devon.

In 1801, he volunteered to serve with the 95th Rifles. He served for 21 years as volunteer soldier in the 2nd Battalion 95th Regiment of Foot. He fought in the invasion of the River Plate, South America [1806], under the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsular Wars, and at the Battle of Waterloo

He was awarded the medal of Gallant Service with clasps for service at Vimiera, Corunna, Salamanca, Vittoria, Orthes and Toulouse.

He was discharged in 1818 as

old and worn out, afflicted with chronic rheumatism

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. daughter
  2. daughter

He lived at Range Bank, Halifax.

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 4200].

He worked as a factory labourer until his death – by paralysis.

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 4200] in a public grave, as a labourer. There is no headstone

Milton, Frederick
[1888-1917] Aka Fred.

Son of George Milton.

Born in Hipperholme.

He was a member of Hipperholme Liberal Club / a member of Hipperholme Wesleyan Cricket Club / a brick presser [1901] / a brickworks labourer [1911] / employed by Brooke's Limited, Hipperholme.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with A Company 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died from appendicitis at No. 6 Stationary Hospital, France [21st January 1917] (aged 28).

He was buried at St. Hilaire Cemetery, France [I H 4].

He is remembered on Coley War Memorial.

His brother Henry also died in the War

Milton, George
[1862-1903] Son of Henry Milton, labourer at worsted mill.

Born in Bristol.

He was a stone quarrier of 24 Saltaire Road, Shipley [1883] / a stone quarryman [1891] / a stone dresser [1901].

He married Mary Ann Hardcastle [1866-19??] at Bradford Cathedral.


Mary Ann, a domestic servant of 24 Saltaire Road, was born in Norton, Derbyshire, the daughter of Henry Hardcastle, stone mason
 

Children:

  1. Henry
  2. Annie [b 1886] who was a woollen spinner [1901]
  3. Frederick
  4. Ethel [b 1891] who married [Q4 1909] James Robert Moss [1885-19??], coal miner of Gaythorne Terrace, Hipperholme, son of Alfred Moss, delver
  5. John [b 1895] who was a brickworks labourer [1911]
  6. James [b 1897] who was a worsted spinner [1911]

The family lived at

  • 15 Cottage, Woodhead, Hipperholme [1891]
  • Gardeners Square, Denholme Gate Road, Hipperholme [1901]
  • 4 Gaythorne Terrace, Hipperholme [1911, 1917]

George died in Halifax [1903] (aged 41)  Living with them [in 1911] were daughter Ethel, her husband James Moss (clay miner, underground), and son Frederick M Moss [b 1910].

Sons Henry & Frederick died in World War I

Milton, Henry
[1884-1917] Or Harry.

Son of George Milton.

Born in Shipley.

He was a brick presser [1901] / a brickworks labourer [1911] / employed by Brooke's Limited.

In 1905, he married Emily Shaw [1885-19??] in Halifax


Emily was born in Sowerby Bridge
 

Children:

  1. George [b 1906]
  2. Mary Alice [b 1907]
  3. Emily [1909-1916] who died from burns when her clothes caught fire whilst her mother left the children alone [27th March 1916] (aged 7) 
  4. Annie [1911-1912] who died in infancy
  5. Frederick [1913] who died in infancy

The family lived at

  • 22 Neville Street, Halifax [1911]
  • 4 Gaythorn Terrace, Hipperholme [1917]

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 5th August 1917.

He was buried at Ramscappelle Road Military Cemetery, Belgium [I BA 4].

He is remembered on Coley War Memorial.

His brother Frederick also died in the War

Milton, Viscount
[1786-1857] Charles William Wentworth Fitzwilliam, third Earl Fitzwilliam. In 1806, he visited Halifax. He supported Parliamentary reform, and was an early advocate of free trade. He was MP for the West Riding [1807-1831]. He ran unsuccessfully in the 1841 elections.

Several local streets – such as Milton Place, Halifax, Milton Street, Halifax and Milton Terrace, Halifax are named for him

Mineral water manufacturers

Mines, Thomas
[17??-17??] Hatter in Halifax [1773]

Minett, Fred
[1872-19??] Born in Long Itchington, Warwickshire.

He was an overlooker in dyehouse [1901] / a motor driver [1911].

In 1893, he married Ada Mary Drury [1871-19??] in Derby.


Ada was born in Derby
 

Children:

  1. Henry Elsworth
  2. Reginald [b 1898] who was a machine tool maker [1911]

The family lived at

  • 4 Mill Hill Lane, Slead Syke Hall Road, Brighouse [1901]
  • 16 John Street, Elland [1911]
  • 26 Griffe Road, Wyke
  • George Street, Hipperholme [1916]

Minett, Henry Elsworth
[1894-1916] Son of Fred Minett.

Born in Long Itchington, Warwickshire.

He was a clerk at dye works [1911] / employed at the Century Dye Works, Elland [for 10 years] / a well-known football & cricket player in Elland.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers.

He was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [8C, 9A & 16A]

Minion, Rev James
[1866-19??] Born in Bolton.

He was curate at Chequerbent, near Bolton before becoming Vicar of St George's Church, Sowerby [1907].

In 1895?, he married Harriet [1867-19??].


Harriet was born in Scorton, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. Edith [b 1900]

He left Sowerby in 1914

Minnett, Fred
[18??-1???]

He married Emma [18??-1???].

Children:

  1. George Minnett

The family lived at 1 Victoria Terrace, Delph Hill, Halifax

Minnett, George
[1900-1918] Son of Fred Minnett.

He worked for H. J. Homfray & Company Limited.

During World War I, he enlisted at the age of 15 [1915], and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died in No.5 Casualty Clearing Station [17th August 1918] (aged 18).

He was buried at Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, France [IV C 31].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

Minnett, Harry Elsworth
[1894-1916] Or Minett.

Son of Ada Mary & Fred Minnett of Wyke.

Born in Warwick.

He worked at Century Dye Works, Elland [for 10 years].

He lived at George Street, Hipperholme.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers.

He was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916] (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [8C, 9A & 16A], on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe, and on the Memorial at Elland Constitutional Club

The Minster, Rishworth
Current name [2010] for Rishworth Lodge

Minstrel Cottage, Mill Bank
40 Lower Mill Bank Road.

This and the George were probably a single mid 18th century house.

Mires, Rishworth
Farm

Miriam
A clock was installed in the gable of St John's Hospital and named Miriam in honour of Mrs Miriam Lightowler.

On 11th September 1929, at 12.30 pm exactly, Mrs Lightowler set the clock in motion with the words

Miriam, by the swing of this pendulum, which I now release for all time, I command you to show an honest face to the public of this borough and as long as your heart shall beat, to do your work as thoroughly as the men and women to whose name I dedicate you this day – the Guardians of the Poor

When the Halifax Union Workhouse was demolished in 1972, the mechanism of the clock was removed installed in the spire at St Paul's Church, Halifax

Miriam
In May 1936, Halifax Fire Brigade named their new 100-ft Leyland turntable ladder Miriam in honour of Mrs Miriam Lightowler

Misdale, Richard
[1???-18??] He ran a dancing school in Halifax [around 1830]

Mish
Brand of pet-food produced by Mitchell & Broadbent

Miss Lister's Mine, Shibden

Missionaries

Missionary murder
See Edith Nettleton

Mister Men
Popular children's cartoon characters created by Roger Hargreaves

Mit
Brand of pet-food produced by Mitchell & Broadbent

Mitchel, Daniel
[17??-18??] His entry in the Parish Register Index may be a mistranscription for Daniel Hitchen / Daniel Kitchen.

Hatter in Halifax [1799]

Mitchel, Mr
[16??-16??] Curate at Rastrick [1655]

Mitchell's
Ladies' and gents' outfitters in Crown Street, Halifax. In 1917, Wilfred Pickles became an errand-boy here

Mitchell's
Retailer & manufacturer (?) of ladies' & gentlemen's boots & shoes.

Recorded in 1901, when they were at 88 Commercial Street, Brighouse

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

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

Mitchell's: Abraham Mitchell & Company
Wholesale brush manufacturers established in 1859 by Abraham Mitchell at Central Brush Works, Halifax. They were known for their products which included
Mill brooms
Kitool Union mill brooms
Weed brooms,
Corn millers' brooms
Bottle-washing brooms
In 1890, they employed 20 workers. Recorded in 1905

Mitchell & Barker
Cotton manufacturers at Vale Mill, Todmorden [1905]. Partners included William Henry Mitchell and Elias Barker

Mitchell & Broadbent
Pet-food manufacturers and fat refiners with a factory at Birdcage, Beacon Hill Road, Halifax. The company was established by John and Harry Mitchell, and Mr Broadbent in 1???. They produced pet-food with the name Mish and Mit. The area was renowned for the unpleasant smell which the factory produced.

The mill, which could clearly be seen from Halifax, was destroyed by fire in July 1961

Mitchell & Company
Worsted spinners of Valley Mill, Sowerby Bridge.

See James William Mitchell

Mitchell & Horsfield
Tar distillers at Brighouse.

Partners included W. Mitchell and T. B. Horsfield.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1873

Mitchell & Jenkinson Limited
Engineers and pattern makers at Victoria Works, Halifax

Mitchell & Son
Auctioneers. Partners included George Mitchell.

They had business at the Crystal Palace, Ripponden [1873, 1912]

Mitchell, Broadbent & Rushforth
Dyers at Elland.

Partners included J. Mitchell, C. Broadbent and B. Rushforth.

The partnership was dissolved in March 1819

Mitchell Brothers
Cotton spinners and doublers at Prospect Mills, Sowerby Bridge and Aked's Mill, Pellon Lane, Halifax [1905].

Partners included Thomas Mitchell, Henry Mitchell, James Mitchell, and Emmanuel Mitchell.

The partnership was dissolved in 1902, as regards Henry Mitchell. The business was carried on by the other partners.

On 20th November 1906, the engine house at their works in Pellon Lane was wrecked when a pinion wheel burst

Mitchell Brothers
They had business at Old House Mill, Sowerby Bridge [1896]

Mitchell Brothers, Old Town
Worsted manufacturers established by William Henry Mitchell and John Cousin Mitchell at Old Town Mill, Wadsworth.

In 1930, the firm changed hands and was run by Mitchell Brothers (Old Town) Limited.

See Abraham (5) Gibson and Yorkshire Doubling Company

Mitchell's Cash Stores, Elland
Established by Henry Mitchell in 1892.

The business closed in 1918. The building was bought by Chesswas Jewellers

Mitchell's: George Mitchell & Company
Cotton spinners at Lower Lumb Mill, Triangle.

Partners included George Mitchell, John Stephenson, Lister Booth, George Henry James Heal, and Robert Platt.

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent [June 1859], so far as regards George Mitchell and Robert Platt.

George Henry James Heal, Lister Booth and John Stephenson carried on as Heal, Booth & Company

Mitchell Hall
Aka New House, Ovenden.

The property was built on the site of a house known as Mitchell Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

Mitchell's Pavilion
A part of the leisure facilities offered at Hardcastle Crags in the early 20th century

Mitchell's: Thomas Mitchell & Son
Cotton spinners at Swamp Mills, Sowerby [1819]

Mitchell's Turkish Baths, Halifax
Recorded in 1903 at Bull Green

Mitchell's: W. & J. W. Mitchell
Cotton doublers at Victoria Mills, Ripponden [1905]

Mitchell's: W. B. Mitchell
Maltsters of Kilnhurst and Ewood, Todmorden.

See Malt Kiln Bridge, Todmorden

Mitchell's: William Mitchell & Company
Cotton spinners at Old Lane Mills, Ovenden [1793].

Partners included Luke Staveley, John Mitchell, William Mitchell, and William Whitfield.

The partnership was dissolved in 1??? and William Mitchell, and William Whitfield carried on with the business

Mitholm
Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865]. It is not clear whether it refers to Mytholm, Hebden Bridge or Mytholm, Shibden

Mitre Theatre, Halifax
19th century theatre / music hall at the Mitre, Market Street.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Before leaving Halifax don't forget to call at THE MITRE HOTEL and MUSIC HALL, Market Street, Halifax

Proprietor: Mr Frank Walton
Manager: Prof. Gibson

Open every evening with a Grand Variety Company of Star Artistes, Wines, Beers and Spirits of the Finest Quality.
Champagnes of the Finest Brands

We make a Speciality of our Mineral Waters

Mitton, Fred
[1920-1944] Son of Minnie & Samuel Arthur Mitton of 66 Catherine Street, Elland.

Born in Greetland.

He was educated at Greetland Board School & Kaye's College Huddersfield / a member of Greetland Cricket Club / a member of Greetland AFC / employed by Lumby's, Greetland.

During World War II, he enlisted [June 1940], and served as a Corporal with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He served in Egypt, Iraq & India.

He was killed in action [15th June 1944].

He was buried at Imphal War Cemetery, India [3 F 1].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial

Mitton, J. T.
[18??-19??] He was bookseller / stationer / newsagent / agent for foreign postage stamps / rubber stamps at 22 Water Street and Bridge End, Todmorden [1900]

Mitton, John
[1???-1736] Son of Thomas Mitton.

Born at Geslingroyd, Barkisland.

He wrote a diary recording the general weather and meteorological conditions – pressure, temperature, wind-directions – between October 1710 and December 1713

Mitton, John
[1???-19??] JP.

He was Mayor of Todmorden [1942-1943]

Mitton, Thomas
[1???-1???] Of Geslingroyd, Barkisland.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John

Mitton, William
[1855-1928] Of Halifax.

He was a self-employed blacksmith [1923].

He married Clara Elizabeth Carter [1855-1939].

Children:

  1. Hilda May [1893-1986] who married Ellis Lawrence Freeman

Mixenden
District of Calderdale to the north-west of Halifax

See Cragg Court, Mixenden, Dodge Holme Court, Mixenden, Hebble Court, Mixenden, Jumples Court, Mixenden, Mixenden Court, Mixenden, North Halifax and Wheatley Court, Mixenden

Mixenden Band
Recorded in September 1871, when they played in the Queensbury contest

Mixenden Beck
Name given to the Hebble along part of its length

Mixenden Bridge
Bridge over the Hebble Brook. It is dated 1773 and bears the name of the surveyor, James Priestley.

See Crown & Anchor, Mixenden, Jumples Bridge, Mixenden and Mixenden Corn Mill

Mixenden Carbonising Company
Recorded in the 1930s

See Carbonising

Mixenden Co-Op
Branch number 23 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in June 1873

Mixenden Hall
See Fold Farm, Illingworth and Mixenden Old Hall, Moor End

Mixenden, Henry de
[12??-13??] Lived with his brother at Fold Farm, Illingworth in 1274

Mixenden Ings
Recorded on 20th September 1820, when Benjamin Joyett lived here

Mixenden Library
Mixenden Road. Recorded in 1929. At that time, it was only open on Thursday evenings.

See Frank Cyril Pritchard

Mixenden Mill
The area around Mixenden Corn Mill was known as Mixenden Mill well into the 1700s.

A popular name for Mixenden.

See Mixenden Corn Mill

Mixenden, Ministers of

Mixenden Moor
See Mixenden Moor finds

Mixenden Moor finds
In the late 1700s, a peat cutter found a collection of Bronze Age artefacts on Mixenden Moor.

The finds included a bronze palstave, an axe made from a green pebble, speckled with white, a black whetstone, a grooved hammer stone, several arrowheads, and a stone gouge.

See Mixenden urnfield

Mixenden Old Hall
Moor End Road. Around 1693, Rev Matthew Smith bought
the place now known as Mixenden Hall

This stands at the cross-roads to Wainstalls, Pellon and Mixenden.

Smith extensively refurbished the property.

In 1717, Smith built Moor End Congregational Church on the land.

The property is known locally as Mixenden Hall, and the gateposts are inscribed

Mixenden Old Hall

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

It is now a privately-owned children's home.

See Mixenden Hall

Mixenden Plantation

Mixenden Post Office
Recorded in 1861 as a post office receiving house at Mixenden Lane. It was then at the same address as the business run by Johnson Hope, shopkeeper.

Recorded in 1905 at 35 Clough Lane

Mixenden Reservoir
Clough Lane. Reservoir for Halifax Corporation. It was an extension of Ogden Reservoir.

The ceremony of cutting the first sod – by Mayor Thomas Shaw – took place on 1st May 1867. Built by J. F. Bateman. The reservoir opened in 1873. It covers 22 acres and has a capacity of 106 million gallons

See Betsy Sutcliffe

Mixenden Riot
In 1896, a young man called Varley was charged with raping Sarah Ann – daughter of engine tenter Peter Webster of Hey's Lane, Mixenden – and sentenced to 7 years' imprisonment.

On the evening of Wednesday, 5th August 1896, a group of locals who knew the man and the girl – and her reputation – protested at the sentence, and stormed the girl's home, throwing tin cans and stones at the house.

Webster and his 4 sons were afraid to leave the house to fetch the police. The girl and her mother hid in the cellar as windows were smashed and the house damaged.

Several people were charged with riotously and tumultuously assembling and doing damage to the house of Sophia and Peter Webster:

  • Fred Rushworth [aged 20] (butcher) - sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment
  • Herbert Ambler [aged 24] (clogger) - sentenced to 4 months' imprisonment
  • Arthur Crabtree [aged 28] (delver) - who was found not guilty
  • John Horsfield [aged 17] (overlooker) - sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment
  • Tom Heap [aged 22] (carter) - sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment
  • Willie Skelton [aged 28] (delver) - who was found not guilty
  • Jonathan Clayton [aged 30] (delver) - charges against him were withdrawn
  • Sarah Seers
  • Eliza Dean
  • Martha Newell (mill hand) 

After the incident, the Websters moved to Morley

Mixenden, Robert de
[12??-13??] Lived with his brother at Fold Farm, Illingworth in 1274

Mixenden Roman Ring Camp
Lies between Hunter Hill and Withens Road

Mixenden Stones Farm, Mixenden
There is a datestone A I H 1743 – said to be for Ann & Isaac Holdsworth


Question: Does anyone know anything about the Farm or the Holdsworths who may have lived there?

 

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Mixenden treasure
In the 15th / 16th century, there were tales of a buried hoard at Hunter Hill, Mixenden.

An expedition in 1510 failed to find anything. The treasure-hunters – who hailed from Bingley – were said to have used black magic to find the hoard. When the church heard this, the men were forced to do penance at local fairs.

See Mixenden Moor finds and The Mixenden Treasure

Mixenden Urban Park

Mixenden urnfield
Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield lying west of Overgreen Royd Farm, Mixenden

Mixenden Ward, Halifax
One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax.

See Margaret Alice Berry

Mixenden Working Men's Club
Recorded in 1905 at 12 Mill Lane, Mixenden when Irvin Hartley was secretary.

In 1917, Herbert Ambler was secretary

Moat, Thomas
[17??-18??] Around 1803, he and George Panter were cotton spinners and manufacturers of cotton goods at Shibden Mill.

In 1806, they were declared bankrupt

Mock Beggar Hall, Hartshead
An early name for Mock Hall Farm, Hartshead

Model housing schemes

Model Lodging House, Brighouse
Martin Street. In the 19th century, this was a rooming house. This was used by Irish workers. The lodging-house keeper at the time of the Irish Riots of 1882 was Jack Shillito.

More recently, it has been occupied by a nursery, and a book shop

Model Lodging House, Halifax
9 Smithy Street.

On 2nd December 1866, John Crossley sold

on very liberal conditions ... a fine 5-storey substantial stone building in the Italian style of architecture

to Halifax Corporation for a new model lodging house in Smithy Street, Halifax.

It was refitted at a cost of about £300, and opened on 4th May 1867.

In November 1867, the building underwent extensive enlargement.

Other lodging houses are recorded in Smithy Street, including that of Henry Walsh.

See Common Lodging House and Henry Wilson

Model Lodging House, Hebden Bridge
Recorded in 1905 at 64 Market Street. The proprietor was William Woodhead

Modelle
A costumier, ladies's coat and gown specialist – the house of fashion – which was in Prince's Arcade and Woolshops, Halifax. Established around 1927.

They were at 12 Woolshops, Halifax [1936] when A. Birtley was proprietor.

It closed in 1978 for redevelopment of Woolshops

Modern Foundries Limited
Albert Road, Halifax. Business controlled by William Asquith Limited. They produced large castings for many local firms, and for other companies around the world. Recorded in the 1950s.

See Richard W. Asquith

Moderna Blanket Works Band
Formed in 1949. Aka the Cragg Vale & Mytholmroyd Band Moderna Works (Mytholmroyd) Band.

Disbanded in 1???

See Moderna (Witney) Limited

Moderna Way Bridge, Mytholmroyd
Modern bridge over the Rochdale Canal. Built in 1???.

See Brearley Upper Bridge, Mytholmroyd

Moderna (Witney) Limited
Nationally-famous blanket and bedding manufacturers of Mytholmroyd.

Originally founded by Thomas Ratcliffe as T. Ratcliffe & Company Limited in 1872, and later renamed Thomas Ratcliffe & Company Limited – see John Culpan and David Smith.

They produced the Sole Mio Blanket.

In 1951, under the control of Norman Culpan, the business went public and was taken over by a company from Witney in Oxfordshire, and became Moderna (Witney) Limited. In 1969, a warehouse was destroyed by fire. In 1974, the company was bought out by carpet manufacturers Bond Worth. In 1976, the company was taken over by the Belgian firm Sona Consultants Limited. Sona told the workers that the company would close for 6 months to be refurbished, but it seems that Sona were involved in exporting second-hand textile machinery to the Third World, and never reopened the factory. The works closed in 1976/7. In 1979, the mills were sold to Halifax textile waste merchants Wattlid Limited. In 1986, the mills were destroyed by fire in a suspected arson attack. A new industrial estate was built on the site.

See Moderna Blanket Works Band

Moe, Harold F.
[1897-1916] Born in Texas of British parents.

He was a boarder at Crossley & Porter School [1911].

During World War I, he served with the 19th Battalion Manchester Regiment.

He died 23rd July 1916.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [13A & 14C], and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Moffat, David
[19??-1942] Born in Belfast.

He grew up in Halifax.

He was a member of St Bernard's Scouts, Halifax / educated at St Joseph's Catholic School, Claremount / employed by Balme & Pritchard Limited.

During World War II, he enlisted [April 1941], and served with the Royal Marines.

He was one of the Cockleshell Heroes who took part in Operation Frankton. On 7th December 1942, a party of 12 marines sailed their two-man canoes into Bordeaux Harbour and attached limpet mines to destroy enemy vessels. David's canoe capsized and he was one of 8 men who lost their lives in the operation. He is believed to be buried in the sand dunes along the coast from Bordeaux.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Moffett, Rev Richard
[1815-1883] Or Richie, Ritchie.

Born in Ireland.

He trained at Rotherham College before becoming Minister at West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge [March 1849-1879].

He resigned at Christmas 1879.

He was retired Independent Minister [1881].

In 1857, he married Sarah Miles Fordred [1834-1919] from Dover, in Hackney.

Children:

  1. Agnes Miles [1858-1945]
  2. Florence Margaret [b 1860]
  3. John Ritchie [b 1865]
  4. Ethel Catherine [1869-1944]

The family lived at

Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

Moger, Timothy
[1893-1917] Born in Halifax.

His grandfather kept a tailor's shop at the bottom of Lister Lane, Halifax. His brother lived at 24 Melville Street, Halifax.

He was educated at St Mary's Catholic School / employed by Dean Clough Mills / employed by the Fur Fabric Company, Bradford.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the West Yorkshire Regiment.

He was wounded on 3 occasions.

He died of wounds in hospital at St Omar [1st June 1917] (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Moit Hall Farm, Soyland
Owners and tenants have included

Molesworth, Rev Dr John Edward Nassau
[1790-1877] DD.

He was Vicar of Rochdale.

In 1815, he married (1) Harriet Mackinnon [1787-1850].

Children:

  1. William Nassau
  2. John
  3. Harriet
  4. Daniel
  5. Emma Frances
  6. Louisa who married Rev John Edwards
  7. George Hill Frederick
  8. Rennell Francis Wynn
  9. Guilford Lindsey

In 1854, he married (2) Mrs Harriet Elizabeth Bridges [née Affleck] [1807-1897] widow of John Thomas Bridges [d 1853], and had 9 step-children, including Harriet Louisa.

He was significant when Todmorden lay within the parish of Rochdale and during the unease over the 2 Todmorden parish churches

Molesworth, Rev Rennell Francis Wynn
[1827-18??] MA.

He was educated at Brasenose College Oxford. On 11th April 1868, he was appointed Vicar of Todmorden [1868-1875].

Son of Dr Molesworth, Vicar of Rochdale, who appointed him after the murder of Rev Anthony Plow.

During his ministry, he made alterations to St Mary's Church.

When consulted by Right Rev Dr Fraser, Bishop of Manchester, Rev Molesworth suggested that the parish be split into two: one based at St Mary's Church, and the other at Shade. This came to naught.

In September 1875, he resigned to take up a post at Washington, County Durham

Mollett, Alfred Leslie
[1901-1968] (Possibly) son of John Mollett.

He was educated at Woodhouse Grove School, Apperley Bridge [1910] / a director of John Mollett Limited & many companies in the textile business [1949].

In [Q3] 1925, he married Eileen E. M. Cockroft in Bradford.

Children:

  1. John Moreton Cockroft [b North Bierley 1928] who married [1953?] Jennifer Segger from Bournemouth

The family lived at Field Head, Lightcliffe [1953]

Mollett, Betty N.
[1923-19??] RNVAD.

Daughter of Howard Farrar Mollett.

Born in Halifax.

In 1946?, she married Surgeon Captain R. Wallace Simpson MB ChB RN from Glasgow

Mollett, Howard Farrar
[1889-19??] Son of John Mollett.

Born in Hipperholme.

He was a furnishing ironmonger [1911] / partner in John Mollett Limited.

In [Q4] 1917, he married Gladys Pybus [18??-1971] in Hull.

Children:

  1. Betty
  2. Philip

The family lived at

He was dead by 1971

Mollett, John
[1861-19??] Son of John Mollett, farmer of 100 acres at Barley, Yorkshire.

Born in Beal, Yorkshire.

He was a shopman (as silver smith) boarding with Samuel Hartley [1881] / an ironmonger, fireplaces, electric, gas & domestic engineer [1897] / sole agent for the Well Fire at 4-6 North Parade, Bradford with a workshop at 33 Brunswick Place, Bradford [1897] / an ironmonger, electrical engineer &c at with premises at 46 Darley Street, Bradford and at 59 Commercial Street, Halifax [1904] / a furnishing ironmonger [1911].

He established John Mollett Limited as a private limited company [22nd October 1919].

In [Q3] 1884, he married Ellen Farrar [1865-19??] in Halifax.


Ellen was born in Thornton, the daughter of Jabez Bunting Farrar
 

Children:

  1. Howard
  2. Willie J. [b 1897]
  3. (possibly) Alfred Leslie

The family lived at

  • Birkin House, Hipperholme [1901]
  • Holme Dene, Hipperholme [1911]

Mollett's: John Mollett Limited
Established by John Mollett.

Other members of the family – Howard Farrar Mollett, John Philip Mollett, and Alfred Leslie Mollett - followed in the business.

They were listed as

  • an ironmonger, fireplaces, electric, gas & domestic engineer [1897]
  • sole agent for the Well Fire at 4-6 North Parade, Bradford with a workshop at 33 Brunswick Place, Bradford [1897]
  • an ironmonger, electrical engineer &c at 46 Darley Street, Bradford and at 59 Commercial Street, Halifax [1904]
  • a private limited company [22nd October 1919]
  • a converted to public company [9th June 1948]
  • fireplace specialists at 45 Northgate, Halifax [1936]
  • sanitary engineers & plumbers' merchants at 3 Weymouth Street, Halifax & 6 Portland Place, Halifax [1936]
  • manufacturers of fireplaces
  • merchants and installers of fireplaces, cooking stoves, catering and canteen equipment floor and wall tiling, rubber flooring, refrigeration and electrical equipment etc. also plumber's and builder's merchants
  • owning all capital of Bradfax Limited wholesale distributors
  • with factories, warehouses, showrooms &c in Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield, and Halifax
  • at 45-47 Northgate, Halifax [1927]
  • at 23 Commercial Street, Leeds [1936]
  • at 66 Albion Street Leeds [1938, 1947]
  • with offices at 46 Darley Street Bradford [1949]
  • with retail premises in the new development in Silver Street, Halifax [1950s]

Mollett, Captain John Philip
[19??-19??] RA.

Son of Howard Farrar Mollett.

He was director of John Mollett Limited [1949].

In 1946, he married Mary Patricia Harrison WAAF from London

They lived at 46 Darley Street Bradford [1949]

Mollineaux, Martin
[17??-18??] Textile manufacturer at King Street, Hebden Bridge.

In 1791, he set John Ashworth as an apprentice to learn the production of fustian

Molseed, Lesley Susan
[1964-1975] The body of the 11-year-old Rochdale girl was found on moorland above Ripponden. She had been sexually assaulted and stabbed 12 times in the head and chest.

Stefan Kiszko of Rochdale was found guilty of her murder and was imprisoned for life.

In 1992, the Court of Appeal quashed the conviction and Kiszko was released.

In November 2006, Ronald Castree [52] of Shaw, Oldham, was arrested and charged with the murder. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison

Monahan, Paul
[19??-] Mayor of Hebden Royd [2000-2001]

Moncrieff, Ann
[1895-1969] He lived at Slack House, Heptonstall

Moncrieff, Charles George Conradi
[1896-1916] BSc.

Son of Rev James Cramb Moncrieff.

Born in Warley.

He was a member of Park Congregational Church, Halifax / a pupil at the Northern Congregational School, Silcoates near Wakefield [1911] / employed in the Borough Treasurer's Department, at Halifax Town Hall [1914].

During World War I, he enlisted with the Yorkshire Mounted Field Ambulance [end of 1914] he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 9th Battalion (attd. 12th Battalion)  East Yorkshire Regiment.

He sustained leg wounds in battle at Serre.

He died of wounds in hospital [24th November 1916] (aged 20).

He was buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, France [I J 22].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Park Congregational Church

Moncrieff, Rev James Cramb
[1859-1914] Born in Perth, Scotland, third in a family of 5 sons and 5 daughters.

He was a pupil teacher in Perth [1874] / assistant master at Links Place School, Perth [until 1886] / at Rotherham College [1886] / at Edinburgh University [1888-1891] / at the Yorkshire United College, Bradford, before becoming Pastor at Warley Congregational Church [August 1892]

He was a member of the School Board for Warley School [1894] / Chairman of the Committee [1894] / Chairman of the Halifax District of the Yorkshire Congregational Union / Secretary of the Ministers' Book Club / Secretary of the Undenominational Bible Society / a member of the Halifax St Andrew's Society / a member of the Halifax Dickens Society / a lecturer on Scottish authors.

He married Annie Thomson Conradi [1860-19??].


Annie came from Bethnal Green, London, the daughter of Captain Conradi of the Mercantile Marines
 

Children:

  1. Andrew M [b 1894] who was a science student at university [1911]
  2. Charles George Conradi

The family lived at

Living with them in 1901, was lodger Charles Conradi [b 1879] (apprentice electrical engineer from Edinburgh).

James died at Warley Manse [28th December 1914] (aged 55)  - one of the longest-serving Nonconformist ministers in the Halifax District.

He was buried at Warley Congregational Church.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £191.

Probate was granted to his widow Annie

Monk, Mr
[1???-18??] Set up Burrow & Monk in 1850 with James Burrow

Monks, William
[18??-18??] In August 1877, he sold the Royal Oak, Elland and the White Swan, Brighouse to Webster's

Mons Mill Company Limited
Established in 1914 to buy Hare Mill from William Hopwood. A later company – Mons Mill (1919) Limited – took over the mill in 1919

Mont Blanc, Brighouse
Area of Brighouse at the bottom of John King Lane

Montagu, Charles
[1661-1715] Or Montague. 5th son of the 1st Duke of Manchester.

Born in Northamptonshire.

In an attempt to tackle the problems presented by the coiners, Montagu was given the task of handling the British coinage. He completed the task in 1699. The Window Tax was raised to pay for the work.

In December 1700, he was created Baron Halifax. In 1714, he was created 1st Earl of Halifax (Second Creation), and in 1715, 1st Earl of Halifax (Third Creation). He was succeeded by his son, George Montagu-Dunk.

See Foreign coins

Montagu-Dunk, George
[1716-1771] Son of Charles Montagu.

In 1741, he married Anne Richards [17??-1783]. His wife inherited a fortune from Sir Thomas Dunk [16??-1718], a former Sheriff of London, and George took his name.

He was created 2nd Earl of Halifax (Third Creation) [1739].

After him, the title became extinct

Montana, Halifax
Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Montario, Halifax
House at Savile Park Road

Monte Carlo, the man who broke the bank
See Joseph Hobson Jagger

Monte, Thomas de
[1???-1???] Thomas de Monte / de Monkill.

Son of Essolf.

He held high office in the church.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. William
  2. Michael
  3. John

Montford, Halifax
House at Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Montgomery, Dr Samuel
[18??-19??] Physician and surgeon. He served with the Local Government Medical Service [1895]. He was Medical Officer of Health for Ovenden [1895]. He was Medical Officer for Ovenden and Illingworth Municipal Wards [1905]. He lived at Oak Leigh, Ovenden

Monument of Peace
See Stoodley Pike

Monument, William
[18??-18??]

In [Q4] 1868, he married Isabella Burton in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [1869] who died aged 6 months
  2. John Thomas [1871] who died aged 7 months

The family lived at 15 Malt Shovel Yard, Halifax [1869, 1871].

Members of the family were buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Monument, William
[18??-18??]

He married Elizabeth.

Children:

  1. William [1848-1873] who was a crabber [1873]
  2. Thomas Henry [1855-1883] who was a carpet printer [1883]
  3. Richard [1866-1868]
  4. John Richard [1868-1870]
  5. Caroline [1870-1885]

The family lived at

  • 29 Park Street, North Bridge [1868, 1870]
  • 7 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1873]
  • 55 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1883]
  • 15 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1885]

Members of the family were buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Moody, Albert
[19??-] Of Holywell Green. Sub-postmaster at Holywell Green.

He was a founder and First Chairman of the Greater Elland Historical Society.

He wrote

Moody, Charles Anthony
[1937-1957] Tony was one of 7 children of Charles Moody of 159 Clough Lane, Mixenden.

He was educated at Haugh Shaw School. He worked as a jobber at I. & I. Calvert at Wainstalls Mill.

He served with the 5th Royal Tank Regiment and was a Driving Instructor stationed at Catterick Camp. He was due to be demobbed in March 1958, on completion of a 3 year engagement.

On 2nd November 1957, a lorry in which he and a number of companions were travelling broke down on the Great North Road. The men were pushing the vehicle off the road to nearby waste ground, when they were struck by another vehicle. Lance Corporal Moody was killed and 3 other soldiers were injured

He was buried at Moor End Congregational Church, Pellon

Moodycliffe, Hubert
[1890-1916] Son of Joe Willie Moodycliffe

Born in Holmfirth.

He was

In [Q3] 1912, he married Annie Tierney in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Annie [1912] who died in infancy before her father could see her
  2. Esther K [b 1916] who never saw her father

The family lived at

  • Gibbet Street, Halifax [1901]
  • Helm Street, King Cross
  • 28 Great Albion Street, Halifax [with Annie's mother Mrs Taylor 1916]
He joined the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)  [1907]. He served in Dublin.

In 1914, he went to the Front with the First Expeditionary Force.

During World War I, he served as a Private / Corporal / Sergeant with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Moodycliffe, Joe Willie
[1867-19??] Born in Upperthong.

He was a plasterer's labourer [1901].

In [Q2] 1889, he married Ann Kaye [1869-19??] in Huddersfield.


Ann was born in Wooldale, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Hubert [b 1890]
  2. Alice Ann [b 1892]
  3. Louise [b 1895]
  4. Kathleen [b 1899]
  5. Walter [b 1901]

The family lived at Bottoms, Upperthong, Holmfirth, Huddersfield [1901]

Moon, Rev Leslie J.
[1906-1975] MA, BD.

Minister at Blackley Particular Baptist Church [1945-1958].

He died 4th August 1975.

He was buried at Blackley Baptist Graveyard

Mooney, John
[1851-1905] Born in Ireland.

He was a stone mason [1891, 1901].

He married Catherine [1856-1???].


Catherine was born in Bellahay, Monahan, Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Rose Anne [b 1879] who was a tailoress [1901]
  2. John
  3. James [1888-1891]
  4. Peter [b 1889] who was a bobbin setter [1901], a clay miner [1911]
  5. Alice [b 1892] who was a tailoress [1911]

The family lived at

  • 28 Crib Lane, Halifax [1891]
  • 39 Hope Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 14 Pitt Street, Halifax [1911]

John died in 1905.

In 1911, son John was head of the household, and living with him, his mother and siblings Peter & Alice, was Celia Mooney [b 1911]


Question: Baby Celia was listed as sister of John. Could she be his sister Alice's illegitimate daughter?

 

Mooney, John
[1881-1916] Son of John Mooney.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a stone mason [1901] / a stone cutter [1911] / employed by Mr Hesselden.

During World War I, he enlisted [April 1916] in the Staffordshire Regiment.

He was transferred and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He was seriously wounded in the face, arm and side on the Somme.

He died of wounds [26th August 1916] (aged 35).

He was buried at Corbie Communal Cemetery Extension, France [2 B 68].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

His brother and brother-in-law were also serving in the Army

Moor Bottom Farm, Sowerby Bridge
Moor Bottom Road

Moor Edge
An earlier name for Moor End

Moor End
Community north of Mount Tabor and west of Mixenden.

At one time, it was referred to as Moor Edge.

See Brow Bottom, Moor End

Moor End Co-Op
Branch number 14 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in April 1865

Moor End Farm, Sowerby
Long Edge Road

Moor Fall Farm, Boothtown
Ploughcroft Lane. Mid 19th century farm house.

Owners and tenants have included

  • Harrier & Joseph Slinger [18??]

The Moor, Halifax
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

Moor Hey Farm, Todmorden
Sourhall Road. Mid 18th century house and barn

Owners and tenants have included

Moor, John
[18??-1???] Born in Tadcaster.

He was landlord of the Northgate Hall, Halifax [1861]

Moor, M. A. C.
[19??-19??] Deacon at Ovenden [1934]

Moor, Nathaniel
[16??-17??] Yeoman of Norland.

On 13th January 1726, he married Mary, daughter of Eli Crossley.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth who married John Burley

Moor Royd, Savile Park
Skircoat Moor Road. House.

Owners and tenants have included

Moorcock Farm, Higher Inchfield
Aka High Wicken Farm, Higher Inchfield

Moorcroft, Blackshawhead
Late 18th century house

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

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

Moore & Noble
Masons at Greetland.

Partners included T. Moore and W. H. Noble.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1874

Moore & Shepherd
Legal firm at George Street, Halifax [1914].

The business (possibly) evolved into Moore, Shepherd & Whitley

Moore & Smith
Card makers at Southowram.

Partners included T. Moore and W. Smith.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1820

Moore & Turner
Printers at St James's Street, Halifax [1927]

Moore Brothers
Toffee makers and confectioners. They had a factory at Toffee Mill, Hanson Lane, Halifax [1915], and a shop at 50 Borough Market, Halifax [1905]

Moore's: Fred Moore Limited
Electrical goods retailers.

Established by Fred Moore.

They were at Southgate, Halifax [1950s] and Caxton House, Halifax [1990s]. The electrical business closed in 2000?

A photographic business is recorded

Fred Moore
26 Market Street, Halifax

though it is not clear how this related to the electrical business

Moore's: Fred Moore, Photographers
Photographic supplies, developing and printing. They were at 26 Market Street, Halifax.

Evidence suggests that the business had no connection with Fred Moore (Electrical) Limited

Moore, Shepherd & Whitley
Legal firm at Barum House, Harrison Road, Halifax [1934].

The business (possibly) evolved from Moore & Shepherd.

Partners included Leonard Shepherd, Leonard Frank Shepherd, and Henry Whitley

Moore's: W. & E. Moore
Herbal brewers in Halifax

Moore's: Zaccheus Moore & Company
Worsted spinners established by Zaccheus Moore at Shaw Mill, Mixenden [1905]

Moores, Reginald Cyril
[1888-1919] Son of Elizabeth (née Milton) [1856-1925] & Leonard Collinge Moores [1855-1929].

Born in Ripponden.

He served with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)  [17th July 1908-16th July 1912].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Medical Corps.

On 9th June 1919, he married Jane Keel [1887-1925] at Christ Church, Barkisland.


Jane came from Attercliffe, Sheffield
 

They lived at Bold Hall, Barkisland.

He died in Barkisland [October 1919].

He was buried at Christ Church, Barkisland [25th October 1919].

He is remembered on Barkisland War Memorial

Moores, Samuel
[1825-1896] Of Ripponden.

He was President of the Ripponden Commercial Company Limited [23 years] / a director [2 years].

In 1852, he married Emma Turner Crawshaw [1832-1907] in Halifax.

Samuel and Emma were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden. The Ripponden Commercial Company Limited erected the gravestone there

Moorfalls Estate, Northowram
Comprised land and buildings at Ploughcroft.

It was owned by Captain John Furness.

Abraham Hall lived at Moorfall which was then owned by Furness.

In 1707/1709, he sold the estate to the trustees of the Hall Street Almshouses, Boothtown

Moorfield, Ripponden
Recorded in 1878, when the Whiteley famly lived here

Moorfield, Wainstalls
/ Warley. House.

Owners and tenants have included

Moorfields, Soyland
Owners and tenants have included

  • Roger Peel [1861, 1864]
  • Bateson Peel (gentleman) [1864]

Moorgate Chambers, Elland
Business premises built by Cooper Kitchen in 1872 at the junction of Southgate and Coronation Street. Extended in 1898

Moorhey Farm, Walsden
Owners and tenants have included

Moorhouse & Hook
Drapers at Halifax. Partners included Thomas Moorhouse and John Hook.

In January 1858, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Moorhouse, David
[1791-1875] The mid-19th century Halifax town crier popularly known as Blind David.

He succeeded Nathaniel Scholfield.

He was born in Southgate, Halifax.

About the age of 4, he contracted smallpox which left him almost blind. He was sent to an institution for the blind at Liverpool, where he learned the trade of basket making.

On returning to Halifax, he worked as a basket-maker, and he also worked for the coaching office, delivering parcels brought to the town by the London, Leeds and Manchester coaches. At the age of 20, he became totally blind, but his retentive memory enabled him to find his way around.

In the 1820s, he was appointed town crier.

On 16th April 1831, he married Hannah Taylor.

Children:

  1. Robert
  2. John
  3. Copley [1862-1884]
  4. Nancy
  5. Mary
  6. William

The family lived at Swine Market, Halifax [1837].

David went on to make and sell blacking, travelling around the district with his wares. He was a regular at the Rose & Crown, Cheapside.

His son John acted as deputy town crier and took over some of his father's duties when David became infirm in the 1860s.

David died 22nd October 1875 (aged 84).

John Simpson succeeded David as town-crier.

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 2576]: David [26/10/1875;] Copley [24th December 1884]

Moorhouse, John
[17??-17??] He was churchwarden at Elland in the 1760s.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Matthew

Moorhouse, John
[18??-18??] In 1861, he ran an academy in Hebden Bridge

Moorhouse, John
[1833-1872] Son of David Moorhouse.

He acted as deputy town crier and took over some of his father's duties when David became infirm in the 1860s

Moorhouse, Joseph
[1809-1891] Wesleyan Minister in Halifax.

He lived at Clifton Road, Halifax

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [N 53 A]

Moorhouse's: Joseph Moorhouse & Brothers
Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Midgehole, Hebden Bridge. Successors to Lawrence Moorhouse & Company

Moorhouse, Lawrence
[17??-18??] Of Birchcliffe, Hebden Bridge. Partner in Lawrence Moorhouse & Company

Moorhouse's: Lawrence Moorhouse & Company
Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Midgehole, Hebden Bridge. Partners included Lawrence Moorhouse, William Redman, John Pickles, and William Riley.

The partnership was dissolved in 1803.

In 1825, the company became Joseph Moorhouse & Brothers

Moorhouse, Matthew
[1723-1794] Son of John Moorhouse.

He was churchwarden at Elland in 1778 and 1780.

For 33 years, the first group of Methodists in Elland met at his house in Southgate. When John Wesley preached at Elland in August 1762, it may have been at the house.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church.

See John Hirst

Moorhouse, Thomas
[1846-1878] He was a butcher [1869] / landlord of the Broad Tree Hotel, Lee Mount [1871-1878].

On 8th June 1868, he married Martha Ann at Halifax Parish Church.


Martha Ann was the daughter of Benjamin Milne
 

Thomas died 7th January 1878.

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at under £800.

Probate was granted to his widow Martha Ann.

In 1880, Martha Ann married Robert Shackleton Holmes

Moorhouse, Whitfield
[1829-1863] Born in Meltham.

He was innkeeper at the Junction Inn, West Vale [1861] / an innkeeper in Halifax [1863].

On 28th March 1854, he married Ruth Luty at Halifax Parish Church.

He died 13th April 1863. Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £100

Moorhouse, William Gee
[1885-1918] Son of William Moorhouse of Keighley.

In [Q3] 1909, he married Mary Jane Hunter in Keighley.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 20th July 1918 (aged 33).

He was buried at Marfaux British Cemetery, France [I C 10].

In [Q4] 1919, Mary Jane married John E. Hanson in Keighley.

They lived at Higher Wormald Farm, Rishworth

Moorlands Bakery, Hebden Bridge
Established by Edward Thomas.

Their products included Thomas's Toffees, and a kind of shortcake called Munch, whose claim to fame was that it had been taken up Mount Everest

Moorlands Farms, Warley
Cold Edge Formerly known as Withins

Moorlands, Skircoat
House at the junction of Birdcage Lane and Skircoat Moor Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Moorside
Area between Ovenden and Illingworth

Moorside Farm, Sourhall
Aka Dyke Green Farm, Sourhall

Moorside, Halifax
Skircoat. House designed for Louis John Crossley

Moorside House, Ovenden
Owners and tenants have included

Moorside Junior & Infants' School Baths
Ovenden. Designed by J. F. Walsh. Opened in 1877. The baths are still in use

Moot Hall, Halifax
The Meeting Hall, the Court House of the Lord of the Manor, was situated in Nelson Street, near Halifax Parish Church.

John, Earl of Warren, 7th Earl of Surrey, held court here in 1286.

It was a timber-framed building and later cased in stone. The interior measured 35½ ft by 17 ft. The floor sloped from the eastern end down to a flat area where the officials sat.

Many convicted felons were taken from the Moot Hall for execution at the Gibbet. It was subsequently used as a court house by the local magistrates.

In the early 20th century, it was occupied by a joiner and undertaker.

It was said to be the oldest building in Halifax. By 1950, it was derelict and there was an attempt to have it designated an ancient monument. An inspector estimated that it could be saved for £500, but the Ancient Monuments Board decided that it was not of sufficient importance to warrant its preservation. The Corporation decided not to spend money on it, and the building was demolished in June 1957. The site is now marked by a paved area.

See Church Tavern, Jackson's Court, Halifax, Nicholas Waterhouse and Robert Waterhouse

Moran, Dennis
[1907-1944] Son of Florence & James Moran.

He was educated at St Joseph's Catholic School, Claremount / employed by Lumby's Limited, West Vale.

In [Q1] 1931, he married Ellen Terry in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Terence [b 1932]
  2. Kevin [b 1934]
  3. John D. [b 1936]

The family lived at

  • 2 Morton's Place, Siddal
  • Ovenden

During World War II, he enlisted [1942], and served as a Private with the 7th Battalion Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment).

He was killed in action [1st October 1944] (aged 37).

He was buried at Mook War Cemetery, Netherlands [I E 11].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Moran, Edward Albert
[1919-1942] Son of Mary Jane & William Moran of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with 122 Field Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 10th February 1942 (aged 23).

He was buried at Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Moran, Frank
[1909-1945]

During World War II, he served as a Lance Bombardier with 5 Field Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 7th January 1945.

He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [21]

Moran, Gerard
[1912-1941] Son of Sarah Ann & Joseph Moran of Halifax.

In [Q3] 1939, he married Kathleen Mary Sullivan in Halifax.

They lived at Shibden.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 15th May 1941 (aged 29).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [J 204].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Moran, James
[1890-19??] A labourer at Brighouse gas works.

In [Q4] 1903, he married Susannah O'Hara in Halifax.

They lived at Vine Court, Elland Road, Brighouse.

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

On 9th June 1918, he was in the district apprehending a deserter and he called unannounced on his wife at 2:00 am. He found her with George Taylor Birkhead and struck Birkhead with his bayonet.

The blow severed the jugular vein and Birkhead died.

Moran was charged with Manslaughter, and sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment

Moran, John
[18??-18??] In a report produced in 1850 under the Public Health Act, he was recorded as keeping a lodging house in Southowram which had 2 rooms, 3 beds, 17 lodgers, and no privy

Moran, Leo
[1911-1943] Son of Rose Ann & Peter Moran of Halifax.

He was educated at St Joseph's Catholic School, Claremount / employed by Joseph Morton Limited / a Territorial.

In [Q3] 1930, he married Edith Annie Hamer in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Joyce [b 1931]
  2. Kenneth [b 1939]

They lived at 9 Wentworth Terrace, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Bombardier with the 98 (The Surrey & Sussex Yeomanry) Field Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died in the Middle East [23rd May 1943] (aged 32).

He was buried at Fayid War Cemetery, Egypt [5 D 18].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Moran, Mr
[1871-19??] He married Eliza G [1871-19??].

Children:

  1. Amy [b 1892] who was a cotton operator [1910]
  2. Willie [b 1905]
  3. Clement [b 1910]

The family lived at 24 Brunswick Street, Halifax [1910].

On 1st March 1910, Eliza and the children he sailed from Liverpool to the USA, aboard the SS Ivernia bound for Beverley, Massachusetts

Moran, Patrick
[18??-1917]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Irish Guards.

He died 9th October 1917.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [10-11], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Moran, Patrick
[1833-1???] He was at the Granby Beerhouse, Brighouse [1867, 1869] / the Strangers' Home, Halifax [1881].

In 1867, he was fined 15/- for harbouring improper characters.

In 1856, he married Ann Bradley in Bradford.

On 15th March 1870, Ann was charged at Bingley with having on the 31st January 1870 bigamously married clockmaker John Bailey at Bingley

Moran, Sylvester
[1899-1945] Son of Emma & John Moran of Halifax.

He was employed by Halifax GPO engineering department / a member of the RAOB.

In [Q3] 1923, he married Hannah Briggs in Halifax.

They lived at 37 Clement Street, Pellon Lane, Halifax.

During World War II, he enlisted [1939], and served as a Signalman with the 29 Construction Section Royal Corps of Signals.

He was captured in Malaya.

He died a POW of the Japanese [5th September 1945] (aged 46).

He was buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, China. [VII D 12].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Moran, Thomas
[1893-1915] Son of Alice A. & Michael Joseph Moran of Rangold, 49 Smith House Crescent, Brighouse.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 12th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 27th September 1915 (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Loos Memorial, France [39 & 40], and on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial

Moravian House
See German House

Morby, Harry
[1887-1918] His parents lived at Church Terrace, Illingworth.

In [Q4] 1913, he married Gertrude Schofield in Halifax.

They lived at 7 Buxton Street, Lee Mount, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [20th July 1918] (aged 31).

He was buried at the Marfaux British Cemetery, France [III D 2].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Illingworth

Morby, John
[1837-1938] Originally from North Wootton near King's Lynn, Norfolk.

He lived at Church Terrace, Illingworth. He was a road foreman for Halifax Corporation Highways Department until he was 94. When he retired, he was presented with an armchair. He made his first aeroplane flight when he was 99. He had never been to the cinema. He died 6 months after celebrating his 100th birthday.

He was buried at Illingworth Moor Wesleyan Chapel

More, Edmund
[16??-1???] Curate at Coley Chapel [1672]

More, James
[15??-15??] See Kirklees Priory, Brighouse

Moregatrode, John de
[1350-1???] An early member of the Murgatroyd family. He was Constable of Warley [1371-1372], appointed by Edward III.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John
  2. James who died young
  3. Richard

Morgan, Rev A.
[18??-19??] Minister at Trinity Road Baptist Church [1905-1907]. He left to serve in Birmingham

Morgan, Father
[18??-1???] Parish Priest at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Brighouse [1882].

During the Irish Riots of May 1882, a mob of Brighouse lads attacked the church and smashed all the windows. Father Morgan managed to spirit away everything of religious and intrinsic value and brought it back once matters had quietened down

Morgan, Harold
[1895-1917] Son of Annie & William Morgan of Chipchase Castle, Wark, Northumberland.

Born in Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Chief Boatswain with the Mercantile Marines aboard the cargo ship SS Mordenwood.

He died 18th May 1917 (aged 22)  when his ship was sunk off Greece by German U-28, with the loss of 21 crew.

He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London

Morgan, James S.
[18??-18??] From North-east England. He moved to Todmorden. He wrote many song, poems and sonnets in a collection entitled Field & Fireside Musings [1861]

Morgan, Mr
[18??-18??] A 19th century poet who lived in Stansfield

Morgan, Percy
[1888-1918] Son of Thomas Morgan.

Born in Mytholmroyd [3rd August 1888].

He was a clog sole operative (clog sole factory) [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died 10th August 1918 (aged 30).

He was buried at the Baghdad (North Gate) War Cemetery, Iraq [XI D 10].

He is remembered on the family grave at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd, on a memorial in Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration

Morgan, Sam
[1886-1962] Son of Thomas Morgan.

He was Hebden Bridge preacher / a packer & warehouseman (clog sole factory) [1911] / a clerk [1925] / company secretary for Maude's Clogs

Morgan, Thomas
[1860-1925] Born in Shropshire [3rd November 1860].

He was a wharfinger [1911].

In 1884, he married Ann Thomas [1860-1935] in Halifax.


Ann was born 16th September 1860
 

Children:

  1. Sam
  2. Percy
  3. twins Mary Grace [1890] who died in her first month
  4. Osborne [1890] who died in his first month
  5. Rufus [1892-1951] who was a waste sorter [1911]
  6. Annie [1894-1966] who was a machinist (fustian clothing) [1911]
  7. Thomas [1897-1988] who was an apprentice millwright [1911]

The family lived at

  • 3 Aspinall Street, Mytholmroyd [1911]
  • 51 Foster Lane, Hebden Bridge [1918, 1925]

Thomas died 14th July 1925.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £193 16/5d.

Probate was granted to son Sam.

Ann died 30th December 1935.

Members of the family were buried at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd

Morgan, Rev William
[18??-18??] BA.

An Irishman. Curate at Todmorden [1840?]. After 15 months, he was appointed vicar at Clitheroe. He later served at Burton-on-Trent

Morgan, Rev William Lewis
[1823-1875] Born in Ireland.

He was Curate of St James's Church, Halifax [1850] / Vicar of St James's Church, Halifax [1853].

In August 1853, he moved to become Perpetual Curate at Bradshaw where he stayed for the rest of his life.

In [Q2] 1860, he married Harriet Edwards in Halifax.


Harriet was born in London
 

Children:

  1. Sarah Jane [b 1866]

Living with them at Bradshaw Vicarage in 1871 were boarder Lilian Mary Emmott [b 1868] and visitor Eliza Buck [b 1836]

He died 3rd June 1875.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £1,500.

The will was proved by his widow, Harriet

In the churchyard at Bradshaw, there is a memorial erected by the parishioners

Morley, Arthur Philip
[1900-1976] MA.

Son of Ernest Charles Morley.

Born in Halifax [20th November 1900].

He was Curate at Sowerby [1932].

He died in Norfolk

Morley Brothers
Iron founders at Longfield Foundry, Parkinson Lane. Established by John, Harry [1882-1955] and Arthur [1890-19??], the sons of Young Henry Morley

Morley, D.
[18??-18??] Woolsorter at Halifax.

In October 1862, he was declared bankrupt

Morley, Edwin
[1828-1894] He was a worsted spinner employing 286 hands [1871] / a worsted spinner [1879].

On 12th January 1870, he married Martha Hodgson at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd.


Martha was the daughter of
John Hodgson
 

Children:

  1. John Hodgson [b 1871]
  2. Catherine [b 1877]
  3. Edwin [b 1879]
  4. Robert [b 1880]
  5. George [b 1883]

The family lived at

  • 44 Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1871]
  • 44 West Grove, Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1879]
  • 22 Savile Park, Halifax [1891, 1894]

Edwin died 20th January 1894.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £10,503 6/5d.

Probate was granted to his widow Martha and Cornelius Morley (director of steamship company) 

Morley, Ernest Charles
[1865-1933] Born in Halifax.

On 2nd June 1898, he married Louisa Ann Woodhead in Huddersfield.


Louisa Ann was the daughter of
David Woodhead
 

Children:

  1. Arthur Philip
  2. Kathleen [1899-1988] who married Philip Evelyn Clarence Francis [1898-1954]
  3. Cecil 1906 [b 1944] who married [1921] Olive Daphne Michael

Morley Hall, Luddendenfoot
Area of Luddendenfoot.

In 1887, the Luddendenfoot Industrial Co-operative Society bought land here to raise cattle for their butchery department.

See Morley Hall Lane, Luddendenfoot and Morley Hall Terrace, Luddendenfoot

Morley, Dr James
[17??-18??] Surgeon at Talbot Yard, Halifax [1816]

Morley, John
[18??-18??] Worsted spinner at Savile Mill, Halifax.

He lived at 10 Kent Street, Halifax [1845]

Morley, John
[18??-18??] In 1861, he ran a school at Cragg Vale

Morley, John
[1800-1859] He married Mary [1805-1866].

Children:

  1. John
  2. Eliza

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery their children were buried at Sion Congregational Church, Halifax

Morley, John
[1880-1968] (Johnnie).

Son of Young Henry Morley.

He was a partner in Morley Brothers / Captain of Halifax RLFC and played for England [1904]. He won caps for England and for Other Nations while at Halifax.

He married Lilian Holt [1881-1951].

Children:

  1. Freda Mary [1908-1974]
  2. Kathleen [1911-1990]
  3. John [1914-1958]
  4. Charles Geoffrey [1918-2002]
  5. Richard Trevor [1921-2009]
  6. Freda Mary who married Gilbert Greenwood

The family lived at Green Lane, Halifax.

Morley, Moses
[1792-1861] Of Sowerby Bridge.

He married Mary Anne [1799-1881].

Children:

  1. Selina
  2. Sabina
  3. Lewis [1826-1865]

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery Selina and Sabina were buried at Sion Congregational Church, Halifax

Morley, Patrick
[18??-1890] An Irish immigrant who settled in Halifax.

He regularly beat his wife, Elizabeth, and she left him on several occasions.

On 21st September 1890, he called on her with a gun in the hope of obtaining money for a drink. She refused and he shot her dead.

He was hanged at Leeds

Morley, PC
[18??-1???] Brighouse constable [1891]

Morley, T.
[18??-1???] He was a Sgt-Inst with the 8th West Yorkshire Artillery Volunteers and served for 21 years. He then became landlord of the Black Bull, Halifax [1876]. He was Drill Master at Heath Grammar School [1879]

Morley, Uttley & Barstow
Cotton manufacturers at Sutcliffe's Mill, Shay Lane [1867]

Morley, Wilkinson
[18??-19??] He worked for Joseph Sykes. He established Wilkinson Morley & Son Limited.

In 1911, he married Ethel, daughter of Joseph Sykes, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Unknown

Morley's: Wilkinson Morley & Son Limited
Wool recombing business established by Wilkinson Morley. They were at (the top of) Beechwood Road, Ovenden. The site of the mill is now a housing estate

Morley, Young Henry
[1842-1909] He was brought up at Wheatley Royd, Brearley.

He owned an iron foundry at Dean Clough. It is said that, prior to his marriage, he walked from Brearley to Dean Clough and back every day.

He married Mary Hannah Wilcock [1854-1928].

Children:

  1. John
  2. Harry [1882-1955]
  3. Arthur [1890-19??]

Moroney, George Henry
[1890-1917] Son of Thomas Moroney

Born in Barnsley.

He was a member of St Marie's RC Church, Halifax / a warp dresser [1911] / employed by Riley Brothers (Halifax) Limited.

In 1916, he married Hannah Hopkinson in Halifax.

They lived at 13 Bailey Hall View, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax, and served as a Lance Sergeant with the 25th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died of wounds in hospital [10th April 1917] (aged 28).

He was buried at the Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France [I L 9].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church.

His brother Thomas also died in the War

Moroney, Thomas
[1849-1907] Born in Tipperary, Ireland.

He was a tailor [1901].

He married Margaret [1859-19??].


Margaret was born in Naas, Kildare, Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Thomas
  2. Michael [b 1878] who was a brick works labourer [1901]
  3. Joseph [b 1882]
  4. Patrick [b 1884] who was a cotton spinner [1901]
  5. Mary [b 1886]
  6. George Henry
  7. Margaret [b 1891]
  8. Beatrice [b 1893] who was a worsted spinner [1911]

The family lived at

  • 13 York Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 28 Great Albion Street, Halifax [1911]

Thomas died in 1907 (aged 58).

Sons Thomas & George Henry died in World War I. 2 other sons also served in the War

Moroney, Thomas
[1875-1917] Son of Thomas Moroney.

Born in Dublin.

He was educated at St Bernard's RC School, Halifax / employed by Alfred Goodall & Company Limited.

In [Q1] 1900, he married Catherine Melia [1880-19??] in Halifax.


Kate was born in Halifax.

She was a rover in a worsted mill [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1900]
  2. child who died young [before 1911]
  3. child who died young [before 1911]
  4. child who died young [before 1911]
  5. child who died young [before 1911]
  6. child who died young [before 1911]
  7. Joseph [b 1913]

The family lived at

  • 3 Gas House Lane, Charlestown Road, Halifax [1911]
  • 17 Mason Street, Range Bank [1917]
  • 15 Swan Bank Lane, Halifax

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)  [February 1915], then served as a Private with the 18th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died [3rd May 1917] (aged 42); he was last seen in the German trenches when his unit fell back.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [4], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church.

His brother George Henry also died in the War

Morpeth, Lord Viscount
[1802-1864] KG, PC.

George William Frederick Howard.

He was MP for the West Riding [1832-1841] and [1846-1848].

He ran unsuccessfully in the 1835 elections and the 1841 elections.

In October 1848, he succeeded to the title of 7th Earl of Carlisle and moved to the House of Lords

Morrel, A. H.
[18??-18??] House surgeon at the Halifax Infirmary & Dispensary [1874]

Morrell, Allon
[1842-1913] Iron and tin-plate worker, furnishing ironmonger at 53 Bethel Street, Brighouse [1890s, 1901]

Morrell & Robinson
Grocers at Woolshops, Halifax [1809]

Morrell, Charles Richard
[1860-1932] Born in Halifax.

Joiner and undertaker at 154 Thornhill Road (top of Bramston Street), Brighouse [1922].

He lived at 134 Thornhill Road, Brighouse [1922].

Morrell, Joseph
[1820-1???] Born in Hanah Pook, Yorkshire.

He was a wool comber [1851].

In [Q3] 1848, he married Grace Hodgson [1821-1???] in Oldham.


Grace was born in Adwalton, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Mark
  2. Miles [b 1851]

The family lived at Wiscombe Bank [1851]

Morrell, Mark
[1849-1904] Son of Joseph Morrell.

Born in Boothtown.

He became an ale and porter merchant, and mineral water manufacturer of Brighouse.

In 1883, he acquired the bottling business of Edward Nettleton at Borough Bottling Works, Brighouse.

He was a member of the Halifax Wine & Beer Association and the Brighouse Cricket Club

He lived at 43 Commercial Street, Brighouse [1891, 1901]

In 1869, he married Harriet Farrar [1850-19??].


Harriet came from Boothtown
 

Children:

  1. Arthur [b 1871] who was an ale bottler [1891]
  2. William [b 1874] who was an ale bottler [1891]
  3. Grace Ann [b 1876]
  4. John Edward [b 1878] who was a manager at an [his father's] ale and porter store in Brighouse [1901]

The family lived at

  • 41 Commercial Street, Brighouse
  • Nettleton's Yard, Brighouse [1891]

Morrell, Robert
[18??-18??] Tailor at Todmorden

In October 1869, he was declared bankrupt

Morrey, Rev Will
[19??-19??] Minister at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden [1984]

Morris, Mr A.
[18??-19??] He stood unsuccessfully as the Conservative candidate in the Election for MP for Halifax [1885 and 1886]

Morris, A.
[18??-1918] Of Luddendenfoot.

He emigrated to Canada.

His sister, Mrs G. Wilde, lived at Beulah Place, Luddendenfoot.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Canadian Contingent.

He was wounded and gassed, and was treated at Whalley Hospital. He returned to Canada [May 1918].

He died of wounds about a fortnight after arriving in Canada [3rd June 1918].

An older brother was killed [June 1917], and another is serving in France

Morris, Adam
[15??-1591] Curate at Sowerby [1572-1583]. In 1583, he left Sowerby and became chaplain to a regiment in Ireland.

He married Katharine. Between 1568 and 1582, 8 of his children were baptised at Sowerby.

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church [24th September 1591]

Morris, Alfred
[18??-19??] From Hunslet, Leeds.

In 1876, he married (1) Mary Ann Beck [1856-1898] from Hunslet, in Holbeck.

Mary Ann died in Halifax Infirmary [4th January, 1898].

Children:

  1. Unknown

In 1898, he married (2) Sarah Ann Child at St Thomas's Church, Charlestown. The witnesses were Ann and Frederick Washington.

Children:

  1. Unknown

The family lived at 22 Ninn Street, Halifax [1898]

Morris, Alfred William Johnson
[18??-1953] Son of William Morris.

After their father's death, he and his brother, T. H. Morris carried on the family business – William Morris & Sons Limited.

He died in Sussex.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £114,419

Morris, Charles Stanley
[1917-1944] Son of Mary Ann & George Morris of Brighouse.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment.

He died 23rd April 1944 (aged 27).

He is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma [15]

Morris, Edgar
[1893-1916] Son of Betsy Hannah & Frank Morris of 130 Bacup Road, Todmorden.

He married Martha.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 20th March 1916 (aged 23).

He was buried at Mankinholes Wesleyan Methodist Chapel [194].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

Martha married Mr Williams.

They lived at Stansfield Road, Todmorden

Morris, F. J.
[1874-1965] of Lightcliffe. President of the Calder Valley Poets

Morris, Frank
[1???-19??] JP.

He was Mayor of Todmorden [1944-1945]

Morris, H.
[18??-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1894-1901]

Morris, H. C.
[19??-] Physics teacher at Heath Grammar School. He was a keen photographer and recorded many Calderdale sights which have since disappeared

Morris, Harold
[1889-1915] Son of Ada & George William Morris of 14 Horne Street, Hanson Lane, Halifax.

He was a sidesman at St Mary's Church, Halifax / secretary of the Sunday School / employed by Brayshaw & Dickinson.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914], and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died following a German gas attack at Hill 60 [5th May 1915] (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [20], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Halifax

Morris, Hedley
[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax

Morris, James

Morris, Leonard James
[1894-1918] Born in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

He was working in a bleach house [1911].

He lived at

  • 18 Mount Pleasant, Portsmouth, Todmorden [with his mother & stepfather 1911]

During World War I, he enlisted in Rochdale, and served as a Private with the 1st/3rd Welch Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died in Palestine [3rd April 1918].

He was buried at the Jerusalem War Cemetery, Gaza) (including Palestine & Israel [V 74].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Morris, Priscilla
[18??-1???] Of the Diving Bell, Halifax.

In 3rd April 1875, she was in court for selling spirits without a licence

Morris, Sarah
[18??-18??] In September 1835, the Leeds Mercury reported


[On 2nd September 1835], a young woman named Sarah Morris, now residing at Wheatley, attempted to drown herself in Friar Dam, Ovenden, near Halifax, but was fortunately observed, and prevented from executing her design.

No particular cause, we understand, can be assigned for this rash act; but her manner of late, has been such as to induce some doubts as to her sanity.

She is about thirty years of age, and lately lived in Hopwood Lane in Halifax, where she carried on business as a milliner and dress maker

 

Morris, Thomas Henry
[1848-19??] DL, JP.

Son of William Morris.

Born in Halifax [3rd February 1848].

After their father's death, he and his brother, Alfred William Johnson Morris, carried on the family business – William Morris & Sons Limited.

He was educated at Rugby School / Justice of the Peace for the West Riding / Deputy Lieutenant for the West Riding / Chairman of the Halifax Commercial Banking Company Limited / Chairman of William Morris & Sons Limited / President of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce [1888-1890] / President of the Royal Halifax Infirmary [1892-1895].

He was Captain (Queen's Own) Yorkshire Dragoons Imperial Yeomanry, Major 2nd West Yorkshire (Prince of Wales Own) Yeoman Cavalry [joined 1876] He was posted to the C Troop with his relatives, Captain Armitage and Mr J. H. Wheatley. In 1885, he took charge of the B Troop.

He rose to the rank of Colonel.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Alice Barbara [b 1854] who married [31st October 1877] Arthur Caltrow Armitage of Meltham Villa (merchant), at Sowerby Church

The family lived at The Lodge, Triangle.

He retired in 1905.

On 30th July 1927, he gave the cricket and recreation ground to Triangle

Morris, Rev W. D.
[19??-19??] Minister at Pellon Baptist Church [1945-1950]

Morris, William
[18??-1???] Stationmaster at Brighouse Railway Station [1867, 1871]

Morris, William
[1806-1882] JP, DL.

Of The Lodge, Triangle.

In 1839, he established William Morris & Sons Limited. He was Partner in the Halifax Commercial Banking Company [1853] / Chairman of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce [1882] / Chairman of the Halifax Commercial Banking Company [1882].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Thomas Henry
  2. Alfred William Johnson

He died suddenly at home.

After his death, his sons carried on the business.

There are windows in his memory in Sowerby Church – erected by voluntary subscription [1883] – to mark the esteem of his workers.

See West Yorkshire Railway Company

Morris, William
[19??-] Mayor of Hebden Royd [1987-1988]

Morris, William Joseph
[1851-19??] Born in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

He was a carpet designer [1911].

In [Q2] 1873, he married Mary Taylor [1851-19??] from Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

Children:

  1. child
  2. William Charles [b 1876] who was a carpet designer [1911]

The family lived at 139 Huddersfield Road, Halifax [1911]

Morris's: William Morris & Sons Limited
Worsted spinners established in Halifax in 1839 by William Morris.

From 1848, the company owned Stansfield Mills, Triangle.

In 1862, they gave the cricket grounds to Triangle Cricket Club. They also gave Triangle Baths and reading room to the community.

After the death of William Morris, the business was carried on by his sons, T. H. Morris and Alfred William Johnson Morris.

In 1875, they built Corporation Mills, Sowerby Bridge. They had one of the largest spinning works in the West Riding.

In 1890, they employed 600 workers and operated 20,000 spindles.

In 1890, their telegraphic address was Morris, Triangle.

In 1921, the company opened a hostel for mill girls at Stansfield Mill Lane, and this was used until the 1950s.

The mills closed in 1971 – because of structural problems – and work was moved to Corporation Mills

Morriscot, Coley
In 1906, Harry Percy Jackson moved from Brighouse and started a business making religious wood-carving at a cottage which he called Morriscot – named in honour of William Morris.

Around 1916, W. T. Jackson and family were living here

Morrish, Harry
[1896-1917] He worked for Firth's Carpets in Bailiff Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with 45 Battery 42nd Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died 6th April 1917.

He was buried at the Faubourg D'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France [III O 11].

He is remembered on Firth's War Memorial, and on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial

Morrison, Arthur
[1889-1918] Son of Betsy & H. A. Morrison of 16 Oak Street, Hebden Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He died 24th March 1918 (aged 29).

He was buried at the St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France [P VI F 8A]

Morrison, Rev C.
[1???-18??] Of Halifax. He was Curate at Brighouse [184?]. He published several popular sermons

Morrison, G.
[1887-1918]

He married Annie.

They lived at 11 Thompson's Buildings, Luddendenfoot.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 42nd Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He died 20th October 1918 (aged 31).

He was buried at St. Aubert British Cemetery, France [V E 9]

Morrison, Rev H.
[18??-19??] Minister at Mytholmroyd Wesleyan Methodist Church [1896]

Morrison, Henry
[18??-19??]

In [Q3] 1885, he married Hannah Smith [18??-19??] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. John Percy

The family lived at

  • 64 Marion Street, Brighouse
  • 22 West Street, Bailiff Bridge

Morrison, Herbert
[18??-19??] Of The Lodge, Copley Wood, Halifax.

In 1903, he was one of the first people to be granted a motor drivers' licence.

See Charles Wheatley Crossley

Morrison, James
[1877-1916] Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Pioneer with the 10th Labour Battalion Royal Engineers.

He died 14th February 1916 (aged 39).

He was buried at Calais Southern Cemetery, France [D 1 15]

Morrison, John Percy
[1886-1918] Son of Henry Morrison.

Born in Brighouse.

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

He died 25th April 1918 (aged 31).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [82-85 & 162A], on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial

Morrison, Rev William Robert
[18??-18??] He was Curate at Parish Church of St Martin, Brighouse [1858] and Perpetual Curate at St James's Church, Halifax [1859, 1863].

In 1863, he and Rev James Pridie presented an address on behalf of the Church and Dissenters to the Prince of Wales during His Highness's visit to Halifax in August.

He lived at North Parade, Halifax [1865]

Morrissey, Rev Father
[18??-19??] Priest at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax [1905]

Morrist, James
[1791-18??] He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

Morritt, Professor Charles
[1860-1936] Or Moriarty. A magician and stage hypnotist.

He fraudulently claimed to put a Halifax man, William Ingham, into a trance during a show at the Victoria Hall

Morrow, John
[1791-18??] Born in Ireland.

He was Gunsmith at 6 Corporation Street, Halifax [1871, 1874].

He married Mary A. [1784-18??], also from Ireland.

Children:

  1. Charles [b 1823 in Ireland] who was a wire drawer [1841]
  2. Robert [b 1825 in the East Indies] who was a pupil teacher [1841]
  3. John [b 1827 in the East Indies] who was a clerk [1841]
  4. James [b 1829 in the East Indies]
  5. Henry [b 1831 in the East Indies]
  6. Catharine [b 1834 in St Helen's, Lancashire]
  7. Frederick [b 1836 in Halifax]

The family lived at 6 Corporation Street, Halifax [1871, 1874]

Mortimer, Albert Edward
[1889-1914] Son of Frederick Leonard Mortimer.

He was a stoker on HMS Foxhound, moored off Felixstowe, Suffolk [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Leading Stoker with the Royal Navy, on the Black Prince, Drake Flagship, Roxburgh, Argyll, Duke of Edinburgh and Hampshire.

He was Leading Stoker on the battleship HMS Bulwark and he was lost when it exploded and sank in Sheerness Harbour [26th November 1914].

He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England, on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax

Mortimer, Alec
[19??-] Or Alex.

Son of Fred Mortimer.

He became bandmaster/conductor of the Black Dike Mills Band, the Brighouse & Rastrick Band, and the CWS Manchester Band

Mortimer, Benjamin
[18??-18??] Landlord of the Royal Hotel, Halifax.

In 1860, he was one of a number of publicans charged with the adulteration of their beer by using grains of paradise in brewing. He was fined £50. Renewal of his licence was challenged because his offence.

Druggist Richard Toone was charged and fined £125 for supplying the grains

Mortimer, Benjamin
[1807-1874] He married Mary [1806-18??].

Children:

  1. Edward
  2. Jane [b 1841]
  3. Herbert [b 1850]

The family lived at Upper Brunswick Street, Halifax [1851]

Mortimer, Bobbie
[1922-1945] Son of Agnes & Wilfred Mortimer. Born in Mytholmroyd.

He was a joiner.

In [Q1] 1943, he married Mary Helliwell in Todmorden.

They lived at Royd Crescent, Mytholmroyd.

During World War II, he served as a Leading Telegraphist with the Royal Navy.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died [20th March 1945] (aged 22).

He is remembered on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration

Mortimer, Cyril
[1???-19??] He served in World War II.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland

Mortimer, Edward
[1791-1832] Son of Joseph Mortimer. He became a wire drawer.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Matthew

Mortimer, Edward
[1846-1914] Son of Benjamin Mortimer.

He established Edward Mortimer Limited.

In 1913, he was one of the subscribers to The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

In [Q1] 1871, he married Susannah Ellis [1846-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. child who died young
  2. child who died young
  3. Kate [b 1872]
  4. Harry

The family lived at

Edward died suddenly [22nd June 1914].

See Halifax Cocoa House Company

Mortimer, Edward Frankland
[1917-1943] Son of Ellen & Harry Mortimer of Bradford.

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School & Leeds Tech / with the family business Edward Mortimer Limited.

During World War II, he enlisted with the Irish Guards [1940], then served as a Lieutenant with the 7th Gurkha Rifles.

He died 9th July 1943 (aged 26).

He was buried at the Delhi War Cemetery, India [4 G 10].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Mortimer's: Edward Mortimer Limited
Successor to John Whiteley.

Picture framers, gilders, mount cutters at 17 Lister Lane, Halifax.

In 1927, they were recorded as Printers at 1 Silver Street, Halifax, 5 Regent Street, Halifax, and Town Hall Buildings, 2 Bethel Street, Brighouse.


Question: Does anyone know if this is the same business as Edward Mortimer Limited? The two seem to have much in common

 

See Edward Frankland Mortimer

Mortimer's: Edward Mortimer Limited
19th century bookseller, printer, stationer and publisher in Halifax, established by Edward Mortimer.

They were at 30 Crown Street, Halifax [1874]

In 1882, Francis Alexander Leyland sold his publishing business in the Corn Market to Mortimer.

In 1892, they were trading at 1 Silver Street and also at 5 Regent Street, Halifax.

Their publications included Biographies, Sketches & Rhymes by the Calder Valley Poets, Mortimer's Time Table, and Brighouse, its Scenery & its Antiquities

The business moved to Crown Street, and also traded from 34 Paternoster Row, London EC.

In 1916, Mortimer's was advertising letterpress printing, lithography, photography, design and block making at a shop at Commercial Street / Silver Street, Halifax, a factory at Regent Street, Halifax, and branches at Brighouse and London.

The premises at Hall End were later demolished, and the property built on the site was occupied by Jowett & Sowry.

The Mortimer printing business was listed at 5 Regent Street [1936] and continued – at least in name – until fairly recently with premises in Pellon Lane


Question: Does anyone know if this is the same business as Edward Mortimer Limited? The two seem to have much in common

 

Mortimer, Fred
[1880-1953] Son of Henry Mortimer.

He was a cloth-maker in a fustian mill at Hebden Bridge.

He began his musical career at the age of 16 as a cornet player in Hebden Bridge.

He became a well-known brass band musician and conductor. He is best known for his work with Foden's Motor Works Band. His wife -whom he met when they were working in the fustian mill at Hebden Bridge – was known as Our Sarah by the bandsmen.

In [Q3] 1901, he married Sarah Midgley in Todmorden.


Sarah was the daughter of John Midgley
 

Children:

  1. Harry
  2. Nellie
  3. Alec
  4. Marion
  5. Louie
  6. Rex

Many of the family were well-known musicians, brass band players and conductors.

In 1910, the family moved to Luton

Mortimer, Frederick Leonard
[1855-1???] Born in Bradford.

He was a grocer's assistant [1881] / a stoker at mill [1891] / a stationary fireman [1901] / an engine tenter [1911].

In 1877, he married Sarah Elizabeth Todd [1857-1???] in Bradford.


Sarah was born in Wilberforce, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Albert Edward
  2. William Ernest [b 1891] who was a dye works labourer [1911]

The family lived at

  • 1 Bancroft's Terrace, Halifax [1881]
  • 10 Sutcliffe Street, Ovenden [1891]
  • 2 Sykes Terrace, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Living with them [in 1881] was nephew George H Mortimer [aged 1].

Living with them in 1901 were boarders Edith Wilkinson [aged 19] (woollen spinner) and Elizabeth Jowett [aged 23] (woollen spinner).

Living with them in 1911 was boarder Thomas A Crisp [aged 22] (general labourer) 

Mortimer, Harry
[1874-19??] Of South Grove, Halifax.

Son of Edward Mortimer.

Like his father, he also went into the printing business.

He was a manufacturing stationer [1911].

In 1904, he was one of the first people to be granted a motor cycle registration

Mortimer, Harry
[1901-1???] Son of Matthew Mortimer.

He took over from his father at Henry Mortimer & Sons

In [Q1] 1921, he married Florrie Pickles in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Tom [b 1921]
  2. Jean [b 1922]
  3. Alice M. [b 1925]
  4. Rex [b 1928]
  5. Joe [b 1929]
  6. Eileen [b 1935]
  7. Bernard [b 1936]
  8. Keith [b 1939]

3 of his sons became builders in Hebden Bridge

Mortimer, Sir Harry
[1902-1992] OBE, CBE.

Son of Fred Mortimer.

Distinguished composer, player and conductor of brass bands born in Hebden Bridge. He first joined Hebden Bridge band on 3rd Cornet when his father was band-master. He learned to play the cornet when he was eight, going on to fame as a famous cornet and trumpet player. In 1924, the Mortimer family moved to Sandbach, Cheshire. He conducted the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. He was the brass and military music supervisor of the BBC. He received an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours List June 1950, and a CBE in the Queens Honours list for his contribution to music. He was knighted in 19??

He deputised for Arthur Laycock who had suffered burns in a domestic accident.

On 20th June 1927, he married (1) Annie Bullock [née Blisset] [1904-1984] from Cheshire.

Children:

  1. Brenda
  2. Margaret
The couple divorced in 1951.

In 1951, he married (2) Hilda Margaret Bailey [1917-1999].

Children:

  1. Martin Rupert Harry

Sir Harry died suddenly of heart failure.

See Black Dike Mills Brass Band and Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band

Mortimer, Henry
[1850-1907] Born in Scholes.

He married Susannah, daughter of Hezekiah Bentley. Children:

  1. Matthew
  2. Fred
  3. Luther

He lived at Keighley Road, Wadsworth [1905].

Henry and his sons established Henry Mortimer & Son

Mortimer's: Henry Mortimer & Sons
Contractors, stone merchants and quarry owners established by Henry Mortimer and sons Matthew and Luther.

The had business at Greenhouse Quarry, Blackshawhead [1905] and Hangingroyd Lane, Hebden Bridge [1905].

After Henry's death, his sons – Matthew and Luther – carried on the business.

In turn, Matthew's son, Harry, and Luther's son, Jack, took over

Mortimer, J. I.
[18??-19??] Partner in John Smith, Sons & Mortimer

Mortimer, Jack
[1910-1???] Son of Matthew Mortimer.

He took over from his father at Henry Mortimer & Sons

Mortimer, James
[1892-1916] Born in Bury.

He was a member of St Walburga's Catholic Church, Luddendenfoot / a spinner at Fairlea Mills, Luddendenfoot.

He lived at Milner Royd, Luddendenfoot.

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914], and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [1st March 1916] (aged 24).

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Luddendenfoot Working Men's Club

Mortimer, John Cyril
[1898-1917] Son of Annie & Eli Mortimer of 11 Spring View, Luddendenfoot.

During World War I, he served as a Private with C Company 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 30th December 1917 (aged 19).

He was buried at Belgian Battery Corner Cemetery, Belgium [II E 3].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Mortimer, Joseph
[1747-1800] A wool weaver at Scholes.

He married Love Thomas.


Love was the daughter of Squire Thomas and the twin sister of Patience
 

Children:

  1. Thomas
  2. Sally
  3. Richard
  4. Marmaduke
  5. John who married [1831] Leah Kershaw and had a large family
  6. Mary
  7. Edward

Mortimer, Luther
[1882-19??] Son of Henry Mortimer.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Jack

He was a partner in Henry Mortimer & Sons. After their father's death, he and his brother Matthew carried on the business

Mortimer, Matthew
[1827-1886] Son of Edward Mortimer. He became a stone mason.

In 1848, he married Eliza Hepworth at Hartshead. Children:

  1. Matthew Mortimer
  2. Henry Mortimer

Mortimer, Matthew
[1851-1905] Son of Matthew Mortimer

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Matthew H. [b 1877]

He lived at Stonehurst, Keighley Road, Wadsworth [1905].

He died in Scarborough.

See Henry Mortimer & Son

Mortimer, Matthew
[1873-1939] Son of Henry Mortimer.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Harry

He was a partner in Henry Mortimer & Sons. After their father's death, he and his brother Luther carried on the business

Mortimer, Rex
[1911-1999] Son of Fred Mortimer.

Born in Luton.

He carried on as conductor of the Foden's Motor Works Band after his father's death. Under his aegis, the Band won the Brass Band Championship in 1964

Mortimer's Time Table
A monthly cyclopædia of the official and commercial life of the town, published by Edward Mortimer Limited. There were editions for Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge, Elland, Brighouse and the Spen Valley. Price: 1d

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

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

Morton & Holcroft
Bunting manufacturers at Stone Dam Mill, Halifax [1905]

Morton & Speak
Wool and waste dealers at West Vale. Partners included John Morton and Henry Speak.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1873

Morton's: Enos Morton & Sons
Pottery established by Enos Morton at Salendine Nook.

It was taken over by Harold Morton. It became Lindley Moor Pottery.

There are still streets called Kiln Court, Morton Way, and Pottery Street. in the Salendine Nook area

See Morton family

Morton's: J. S. Morton & Sons Limited
Siddal. Founded in 1783 by Joseph Morton.

In 1855, he had White Gate Brickworks, Siddal.

This was gone by 1894.

Later, he was at Siddal Brickworks.

In 1880, they had stone quarries at Cinderhills and works at Cinderhills Fireclay Works.

The hillside was mined for clay, and air ducts for the mines and tunnels can still be seen.

The firm went out of business around 1964.

See Samuel Brighouse, John Morton, Stoney Brow Farm, Southowram and Morton family

Morton's: John Morton & Sons
Pottery at Cinderhills Fireclay Works, Siddal established by John Morton when he took over the business of Samuel Halliday.

See Morton family

Morton's: Joseph Morton & Sons
Brick and tile manufacturer of Hipperholme.

Founded by Joseph Morton.

In November 1873, a gale demolished a new chimney at the works.

See Morton family

Morton's: Joseph Morton & Sons, Limited
Brickmakers. Recorded in 1949, when Harold Morton was a director.


Question: Does anyone know whether this was the same as J. S. Morton & Sons Limited or Joseph Morton Limited?

 

Morton's: Joseph Morton Limited
Firebrick manufacturers at Cinderhills Fireclay Works, Siddal [1936] and Howcans Brick Works, Holmfield [1936].

The firm was also known as J. Morton & Sons.

In 19??, they were taken over by G. R. Stein.

See Cindrils and Morton family

Morton Villa, Rastrick
Owners and tenants have included

Mortuary, Brighouse
Mill Royd Street

Mosaic
See Carpet mosaics

Mosaic Made of Sweets
In February 2006, the Looked After Children's Education Service of Calderdale built a mosaic of sweets which covered an area of 399.6 square feet

Moseley, Alphaeus
[1877-1940] Born in Chorlton.

Landlord of the White Hart, Soyland [1932, 1940].

In [Q3] 1923, he married Annie May in Guisborough.

He died [Q1] 1940.

Annie May took over at the White Hart [1940, 1945]

Moseley, John
[18??-18??] Lessee of the Theatre Royal, Halifax [1850]

Moses, E.
[19??-19??] He and his wife ran an operatic group at Stainland Mechanics' Institute in the early 1990s

Moses, Henry
[17??-18??] He was a weaver [1856].

He married Mary.

Children:

  1. Thomas [born at Bog Eggs, Old Town 1817]
  2. William [born at Pecket Well 1820]
  3. John [born at Longwell 1827]
  4. Richard

The family lived at Wadsworth

Moses, Henry
[1836-1908] Of Luddendenfoot.

He married Mary, daughter of William Calvert.

Children:

  1. Hannah Jane [1864-1871]

Members of the family were buried at Booth Independent Church with Mary's parents

Moses, J.
[18??-1???] Hebden Bridge mason and sculptor. He produced the commemorative plaque for Boy Bridge, Luddendenfoot [1882]

Moses, John
[17??-1835] On 13th June 1835, The Leeds Mercury reported


Whilst the Rev William Wilson, Wesleyan Minister of Todmorden was preaching on Sunday morning last, in the Wesleyan chapel Rodwell End, and enforcing on his congregation the necessity of offering to God a living and not dying sacrifice, John Moses, an aged man, became convulsed in the congregation and immediately expired
 

Moses, Leonard
[1866-19??] Born in Midgley.

He was a carpet weaver [1911]

In [Q1] 1885, he married Ellen Siddall [1864-19??] in Halifax.


Ellen was born in Sowerby
 

Children:

  1. Emily [1886-19??] who married Tom Pinder

The family lived at 13 South Darley Street, Halifax [1911]

Moses, Richard
[1831-1868] Of Longwell, Wadsworth.

Son of Henry Moses.

Baptised [1831]

He was a weaver of Midgley [1856] / a worsted factory worker [1861] / a overlooker of Midgley [1865].

In 1856, he married (1) Tabitha Shaw [1833-1864].


Tabitha, of Midgley, was the daughter of John Shaw
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b 1857]
  2. John Henry [b 1859]
  3. Ellen [b 1860]

Tabitha died in 1864.

In [Q1] 1865, he married (2) Ellen in Halifax.


Ellen, of Midgley, was the daughter of William Marsden, and widow of Mr Bedforth
 

Children:

  1. Emily [b 1866]

The family lived at Carr Well, Midgley [1861].

Living with them [in 1861], was father-in-law John Shaw

Richard died in 1868 (aged 37) 

Mosey, Frederick
[1885-1918]

In [Q1] 1914, he married Mary Eleanor Lyne in Hemsworth.

Children:

  1. Eleanor [b 1914]
  2. Lewis [b 1916]

They lived at 4 South Bank Street, Crossfields, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in an attack on Marfaux, Ardre Valley [20th July 1918] (aged 33).

He was buried at Marfaux British Cemetery, France [III E 4].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Mosey, Stanley Ryder
[1922-1943] Son of Sarah & Samuel Mosey of 48 Bracewell Drive, Wheatley.

He was a member of St George's Church, Lee Mount / educated at Lee Mount School / a football player / Woodall Nicholson & Company Limited.

During World War II, he enlisted [January 1939], and served as a Flight Sergeant / Wireless Operator / Air Gunner with the Royal Air Force.

He died 5th May 1943 (aged 21).

He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at Illingworth Moor Wesleyan Chapel [16 910].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Mosley, Harry
[18??-191?]

During World War I, he served with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Mosley, John
[1739-1791] He lived at Hope Lodge, Lightcliffe

Mosley, Sir Oswald
[1896-1980] The English politician and Fascist had roots in the Edwards family of Halifax.

He was descended from James Edwards by the following family line:

  * James Edwards
  * James Justinian George Edwards – Vicar of Trentham
  * Justinian Edwards – he took his mother's surname, becoming Justinian Edwards Heathcote
  * Katherine Maud Heathcote married Oswald Mosley
  * Sir Oswald Mosley

Moslingden
A part of Rishworth

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

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

Moss & Ashworth
Fustian cutters at Halifax. Partners included Stephen Moss and William Ashworth.

In May 1860, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Moss Brothers
Upholsterers, decorators, house and estate agents established by S. Moss and J. H. Moss in 1885 at 26 Commercial Street, Halifax.

The business closed around 1910.

See Horace Boocock

Moss Brothers Limited
Fustian manufacturers, dyers and finishers established around 1867 by Hague Moss and the Moss family at Brunswick Mill, Hebden Bridge.

In 19??, it became Brisbane Moss.

See The English Fustian Manufacturing Company, Abraham Moss and James Moss

Moss's: J. H. Moss & Sons
Aka Moss's Academy. Family boarding school established by J. H. Moss

Moss Moor, Rishworth
Moorland next to Rishworth Moor

Moss's: Mortimer Moss, Son & Company
Fustian manufacturers at Hebden Bridge [1905]

Moss Pharmacies Limited
Chemists at 69 King Cross Street, Halifax [1936] and later at 76 King Cross Street, Halifax.

See Ernest Reginald Gutsell

Moss Printeries Company
Hebden Bridge printing company. They were at Bridge Gate [1905] and Albert Street, Hebden Bridge [1927].

Partners included George Frederick Moss

Moss's: S. Moss & Sons
Halifax painting, decorating, upholstery and furnishing company. Founded on Commercial Street in 1885 by Samuel Moss. The company was known for making shop-fronts and inn-signs. They also worked on church interiors, government buildings. The company moved from Commercial Street, and occupied premises in Crossley Street, Gaol Lane and Western House, Boothtown. The firm closed in 1995

Mossman, Harold
[1877-1943] (Possibly) son of Henry Mossman.

Born in Halifax.

He married Unknown.


There was only one Harold Mossman born in Halifax, but the merchant seaman Harold gives his father's name as Edward on his marriage record
 

He became a merchant seaman [1900] and served in the Merchant Navy during World War I.

He died on board the MV Britannic [27th July 1943].

The ship was being used as an American troop ship at the time

Mossman, Henry
[1835-1909] Born in Bradford.

He leased Washer Lane Dye Works from John Edward Wainhouse [1870].

Wainhouse sold the business to Mossman [1873].

He was Chairman of the Washer Lane Dyeing & Finishing Company Limited.

In the Edwards-Wainhouse Feud of 1874, Wainhouse accused Edwards of reporting Mossman to the Inspector of the West Riding Smoke Prevention Association for the emission of smoke.

On 1st March 1862, he married Martha Maria Ramsden [1841-1930] at St Peter's Church, Bradford.

Children:

  1. Kate [1862-1949] who married [1901] Robert Popham Bell
  2. Philip [1865-1882]
  3. Percy [b 1870] who was a dyer [1891], and died in Ceylon [9th November 1913]
  4. Ethel [b 1874]
  5. twins Gerald [1877-1879]
  6. Harold
  7. Cecil [1880-1968]

The family lived at Wood Hall, Skircoat [1891].

In 1901, they were living in London, and Martha Maria was a boarding house keeper in Holborn, London.

Henry died 29th January 1909.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £119 5/9d.

Probate was granted to his widow Martha Maria.

Members of the family were buried at St Stephen's Church, Copley

Most, Abraham
[18??-19??] He had a wholesale warehouse. at 33 Woolshops, Halifax [1936]

Most, John Frederick
[1879-1917]

In [Q4] 1906, he married Sophia Rose Dehner in Todmorden.


Sophia Rose was (possibly) the daughter of
William Dehner
 

She lived at 22 Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge [1917].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 12th Labour Company Lincolnshire Regiment.

He died 24th May 1917 (aged 38).

He was buried at the Janval Cemetery, Dieppe, France [I H 1].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint James Church, Hebden Bridge, and on the Memorial at Saint John's Mission Church, Hebden Bridge.

In [Q4] 1931, Sophia Rose married George F. Bruk in Cambridge

Motor Train
The Kerr-Stuart motor train was introduced on 1st March 1907 and replaced the earlier locomotive on the Ryburn Valley branch line, between Sowerby Bridge, Watson Crossing, Triangle, Ripponden & Barkisland to Rishworth line.

It had a small engine and a carriage in a single unit. The carriage was 47 ft 6 ins in length and accommodated 56 passengers. It had reversible rattan cane seats. It accommodated 56 passengers.

At the end of each journey, the driver changed ends.

Vacuum-operated steps allowed the passengers to use the ground-level platform at Watson Crossing.

They were popularly known as Rishworth Pigs.

It was later replaced by a Hughes Steam railcar.

See Rishworth Trestle Bridge

Motor Volunteer Corps
On 16th March 1917, a Corps was formed in Halifax

Motto
See Brighouse Coat of Arms and Halifax motto

Mottram, Horace
[1886-1918] Son of Alice & William Mottram of 4 Sun Buildings, Wainstalls.

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

He died 18th September 1918 (aged 32).

He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France [6]

Mottram, Stanley
[1898-1918] Son of Emma & Walter Mottram.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Halifax & Boys' Brigade / employed by Balme & Pritchard Limited.

He lived at 11 Brunswick Street, Hopwood Lane.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died in Dover hospital of mustard gas poisoning [24th September 1918] (aged 20).

He died shortly before his mother arrived at the hospital.

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [C D 475] (28th September 1918).

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax

Mouldson, Thomas
[1???-16??] Owned property in Barkisland, including Howroyd Hall, Barkisland and Barkisland Hall. In 1639, he sold Barkisland Hall to William Horton

Moulson, Dr Richard
[1???-18??] He succeeded Dr Cartledge as the Halifax physician.

He was at Northgate, Halifax [1822] / 4 Lord Street, Halifax [1834].

He was a member of Northgate End Chapel

Moulter Hall, Halifax
The name refers to Mulcture Hall, Halifax

Mounsey, George
[1883-1917] Son of William Johnston Mounsey.

Born in Carlisle, Cumberland.

He was a member of the Oddfellows / a creeler (carpet weaving) [1901] / a tapestry carpet weaver [1911] / assistant engineer with the Halifax Flour Society.

He lived at 41 Woodside View, Haley Hill.

During World War I, he enlisted [1915], and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of shrapnel wounds in the Dressing Station [9th August 1917].

He is remembered on the Nieuport Memorial, Belgium, on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial

Mounsey, William Johnston
[1856-1918] Son of William Mounsey [1831-19??].

Born in Penrith, Cumberland.

He was a foreman gas stoker [1901] / a foreman gas stoker for Borough Council [1911].

In [Q4] 1877, he married Sarah Kirkpatrick [1856-19??] in Carlisle.


Sarah was born in Skelton, Cumberland
 

Children:

  1. William [b 1881] who was a gas meter maker [1901]
  2. George
  3. Dixon Losh [b 1886] who was a creeler carpet weaving [1901], a millwright [1911]
  4. James Johnston [b 1887] who was a checker in office [1901], an Axminster jute overlooker [1911]
  5. Mary [b 1890] who was an axminster carpet setter [1911]
  6. Thomas Johnston [b 1894] who was a hosier's shop assistant [1911]

The family lived at

  • 34 Woodside View, Halifax [1901]
  • 8 Causeway, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1901] was father William Mounsey [b  Penrith 1831] (living on own means).

Sarah died in Halifax [1912].

William Johnston died in Halifax [Q4 1918] (aged 62) 

Mount Cross, Todmorden
Aka Idol Cross. A 5 ft high stone cross which stands in a field on Cross Hill above Shore, and is thought to be early mediæval. It has been moved from its original position.

It broke and was repaired in 1898. At that time, the base was found to be socketed as if it was intended to stand upon a stone base.

It is one of 6 crosses between Burnley and Kebcote. It may have been a way-marker or a Paulinus cross for open-air preaching by travelling priests, or it may have marked the boundary between the lands of Whalley Abbey and those of the parish of Dewsbury.

The name comes from Mount Farm which is nearby.

The cross is one of the calling points on the Paulinus Pilgrim & Heritage Way

Mount Farm Estate, Norton Tower
A housing estate – comprising Gleanings Avenue & Gleanings Drive – was built by Joseph Walker & Son on the site of the earlier Gleanings & Mount Farm.

Built around the 1930s


Question: Does anyone know exactly when the Estate was built?

 

Mount Farm, Norton Tower
Recorded in the 1850s, when it was known as Mount.

In the 1930s, the Mount Farm Estate was built on the site of this and Gleanings

The Mount, Halifax
House at Haley Hill, Halifax. Owners and tenants have included

James Crossley was born here

Mount House, Siddal
Rosemary Lane.

Aka Mortons Place and Mortons House.

Owners and tenants have included

The Mount, Lightcliffe
38 Lightcliffe Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Mount of Remembrance, Luddendenfoot
Burnley Road.

Luddendenfoot War Memorial stood here until it was moved to Holmes Park in the 1950s

Mount Pellon
The original name for Pellon

Mount Pellon Junior & Infants' School Baths
Designed by Horsfall's and opened in 1903 at what was then Battinson Road School. The baths closed during 2002 because of rising costs

Mount Pellon Post Office
A sub-post office was recorded in 1936.

See Pellon Lane Post Office and Pellon Post Office

Mount Pleasant Co-Op
Branch number 13 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in January 1865. It had a grocery department & a boot and shoe department

Mount Pleasant Farm, Rishworth

Mount Pleasant, Halifax
Area of Dean Clough.

Original called Go Ahead because it was the first street to be built by the Union Building Society The houses in the street were said to be of a superior class. Others of a rather inferior order followed.

When it was developed in the 19th century, several of the streets were named for the heroes of the repeal of the Corn Laws – such as John Bright and Richard Cobden

Mount Pleasant, Heptonstall
Houses.

See John Greenwood's Charity

Mount Pleasant, Midgley
Thorney Lane, Midgley. These were originally 6 back-to-back early 19th century houses. They are now 3 dwellings

Mount Pleasant Wesleyans Cricket Club
Recorded in the early 1900s at Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, Wainstalls

Mount Skip
Area between Heptonstall and Midgley at a height of 950 ft above sea-level.

In May 1897, a skeleton was discovered in a prehistoric grave at a quarry above Mount Skip Inn. The grave measured 6 ft long, by 16 ins wide, by 2 ft deep, and was aligned north-south with the head to the north. There were 6 ins thick deposits of cremated bones and wood at the ends of the grave. A small earthenware vessel was also found

Mount Skip Golf Club, Hebden Bridge

The Mount, Sowerby Bridge
Owners and tenants have included

Mount Tabor
Area of Calderdale to the north-west of Halifax, near Pellon and just within the boundaries of Ovenden township. It lies 1,038 feet above sea-level.

In the 19th century, it was a centre of the local stone industry.

Whiteley Turner, the author of A Spring-Time Saunter, was born here and he was buried in the Methodist chapel graveyard in the village.

See Trolley-bus and Waggoners' Rest, Mount Tabor

Mount Tabor Quarries
There were several quarries on the land at the junction of Moor End Road and Hill Road, including

These were all filled in [1950s & 1960s]

Mount Tabor Recreation Ground
Presented to Halifax Corporation by John Sutcliffe. Opened on 28th August 1926

Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Band of Hope, Norland
Recorded in April 1905, when the annual meeting was held at Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland and J. A. Parkinson was President.

See Band of Hope Movement

Mountain
Area between Bradshaw and Queensbury

See Poems in Peace & War

Mountain House, Queensbury
Owners and tenants have included

Mountain Institute
Opened on 25th January 1913 by John Speak, who paid for it, in memory of his father and mother for the
benefit of all the villagers

See Poems in Peace & War

Mountain, Stone Chair
Hope Street. A house is mentioned here in 1540.

Owners and tenants have included

Mountain, Thomas Henry
[1847-19??] Born in Bradford.

He was a confectioner / dealer [1911].

In [Q4] 1868, he married Ann Upton [1850-19??] from Idle, in Bradford.

Children:

  1. Ralph [b 1878] who was a confectioner's assistant [1911]
  2. child
  3. child
  4. child who died young [before 1911]

The family lived at 123 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1911]

Mountenay, Alice de
[13??-1417] Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1403-1417]

Mountford, Rev Walter Edwin
[18??-19??] Curate at Illingworth [1919-1926]. He left to become curate at Oswestry [1926]

Mouse
See Long Wall Mouse

Moverley
An area of Walsden.

See Moverley Cottage

Moverley Cottage, Walsden
Built on the site of the Cherry Tree Beerhouse at Moverley

Owners and tenants have included

Moverley, Rev F.
[19??-19??] Minister at St Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax [1966]

Mowat, Sir A. L.
[19??-19??] He was a director of the Halifax Building Society [1953]

Mowat, Janet
[1916-2000] Of Lybster, Caithness.

Following the death of a friend in childbirth, she pursued a career in medicine, nursing or midwifery. She became a leading campaigner for women's rights.

In 1943, she married Peter Cockcroft and made her home in Halifax.

Following Peter's death, she became chairman of the board of Bottoms Mill.

Her autobiography is entitled Not a Proper Doctor

Mowat, John Graham
[1893-1917] Son of John G. Mowat of Cleckheaton.

During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died, one of 6 men killed by a trench mortar [27th June 1917] (aged 24).

Mowbray, Mr
[17??-180?] He was landlord of the Black Lion, Halifax.

He married Unknown.

In April 1805, his widow married Samuel Green (butcher) at Halifax Parish Church

Moxon, Rev Donald
[19??-19??] MC.

He received the MC for gallantry during World War II, as wounded troops were evacuated from Burma.

He was Chaplain to the Forces and the Archdeacon of Rangoon, Burma before becoming Vicar of Brighouse [March 1951-1953].

In October 1953, following disagreements at the Miss World Contest, he commented on beauty contests, saying that

beauty queens are taught the sin of pride, but, as glamour girls also have souls, he does not ban them from his church

Moxon, Fred
[1???-19??] He was a driver for Paton & Baldwin Limited.

He was 6 ft 5 inches tall.

It is said that he had a degree in music and played the organ in chapel.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. son

The family lived at Merrion Street, Southowram

Moxon's: Joseph Moxon Kirk & Sons
Stuff dyers and finishers. Established around 1840 by Joseph Moxon Kirk at Old Lane Dye Works, Halifax. Other members of the family – Joseph Moxon Kirk, Arthur William Kirk, and John Henry Percy Kirk - joined the firm.

They were also at Bowling New Dye Works, Bradford [1861] and had a warehouse at Bentley Buildings, Hall Ings, Bradford [1861, 1887].

He employed large numbers of people in his Old Lane dye works which was amongst the largest in England.

In March 1881 and on several other dates around that time, the Halifax Sanitary Committee issued notices concerning

a certain chimney at Lee Bank connected with the works of Joseph Moxon Kirk and Arthur William Kirk which was sending forth black smoke in such quantities as to be a nuisance

In 1890, they employed 350 workers

See William Trubee Burrow, Kirk's Yard, Halifax and Henry Walton

Moyser, Frances
[15??-15??] Daughter of Adam Moyser of Farlington, Yorkshire.

She married (1) Edmund Greenbury, a draper and alderman at York.

She married (2) Henry Savile

Mozart House, Halifax
In 1901, the business of William H Benn gave the address of Mozart House, 34 Prescott Street

Mozley, James
[1813-18??] At the West Riding Sessions in October 1839, he was transported for 7 years for stealing wool and a sack, at Hipperholme, the property of John Holland and another

MP
See MPs for Brighouse, MPs for Calder Valley, MPs for Elland, MPs for Halifax, MPs for Sowerby, MPs for Yorkshire and MPs for the West Riding

MPs for Brighouse
The Foldout lists some people who have been elected MP for the Brighouse & Spenborough and Brighouse constituencies

MPs for Calder Valley
The Foldout lists some people who have been elected MP for Calder Valley

MPs for Elland
The Foldout lists some people who have been elected MP for Elland

MPs for Halifax
The Foldout looks at some aspects of local elections and lists some of the people who have stood for election as MP for Halifax

MPs for Sowerby
The Foldout lists some people who have been elected MP for Sowerby

MPs for the West Riding
The Foldouts look at some aspects of the elections for the MP for the West Riding:

See Sir Culling Eardley Eardley, MPs for Halifax and MPs for Yorkshire

MPs for Yorkshire
The Foldout looks at the candidates and results for some early elections for the MP for Yorkshire

See MPs for the West Riding

Mudd, Thomas
[1853-1???] Born in Thornton.

He was a joiner [1872].

On 7th October 1872, he married Sarah Hannah Thornton at Bradford Cathedral.


Sarah Hannah was the daughter of
Abraham Thornton
 

The couple went to live in Bradford

Mudie, Rev Howard
[18??-19??] Minister at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax. He resigned in 1922

Mudies Subscription Library
Established in Brighouse in 18??

Muff, John
[18??-1???] Brighouse manufacturer of fulling machines, dressing frames, and machinery for handling silk and other fibres [1866]

Muff, Norman
[1893-1915] Son of Edith (née Sykes) [1869-1950] & John Henry Muff [1862-1931], of Brookeville Avenue, Hipperholme.


Edith was born in Hipperholme; John Henry was born in Leeds. The couple married in Halifax [1887]
 

Born in Hipperholme.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 19th October 1915 (aged 22).

He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [I B 22].

He is remembered on Coley War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley, on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe, and on the Memorial at Lightcliffe Congregational Church

Mugglestone, Hilda
[1918-1943] During World War II, she served as an Aircraftwoman 2nd Class with the Women's Auxiliary Air Force.

She died 9th November 1943 (aged 25).

She was buried at Rossington (St Michael) Churchyard, Yorkshire.

She is remembered on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration

Mühlheimer, Rudolph
[18??-19??] Or Schleusz-Mühlheimer

He was born in Germany.

In [Q2] 1904, he married Edith Constantia Corrigan [1868-19??] in Bingham, Northamptonshire.


Edith Constantia was born in County Armagh, Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Rudolph [b 1905]
  2. Valdenair T [b 1905]

The family lived at 11 Park Road, Halifax [1911, 1942].

At the time of the 1911 census, he was travelling 1st Class on the Araguaya to Buenos Aires.

His son became a judge and changed his name to Castle Miller

Muir, A. Howie
[18??-19??] Physician and surgeon.

He lived at Waterloo House, Halifax [1905]

Muir, Albert
[18??-19??] A well-known character who frequented the Ring O' Bells, Rastrick, playing a banjo and dancing on the tables

Muir, Alexander
[18??-18??] Painter and gilder at Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Mary Ellen [1843-1853]

Muir, Herbert
[1891-1915] Son of Ann (née Holroyde) [1856-1901] & Robert Muir [1855-1901].

Born in Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 6th May 1915.

He was buried at Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France [I E 180].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

Muir, J.
[19??-] Curate at Brighouse [1978-1980]

Muir, Robert Edward
[1903-1947] Son of Tommy Muir.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the Royal Pioneer Corps.

He died 9th August 1947 (aged 44).

In [Q3] 1926, he married Winifred Julia Jones in Halifax.

They lived in Brighouse.

He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [F Nonconformist 328]

Muir, Tommy
[18??-19??]

In [Q3] 1902, he married Harriet Lever [18??-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Robert Edward

They lived in Brighouse

Muitt, William
[1???-18??] He kept a livery stable at Halifax.

William Cole [1824-1???] was charged with having

feloniously stolen a horse

from Muitt at Halifax on 15th July 1847. Cole had gone to Muitt asking for a horse and gig to go to Bradford. No gig was available, so Muitt offered a horse and Cole rode off to Leeds [not Bradford] where he attempted to sell the horse, eventually selling it to a Mr Randall for £5.

At the Winter Assizes at York in December 1847, the jury found Cole not guilty believing that he had not taken the horse with the intention of selling it

Mulcahy, Very Rev Dean Patrick
[1850-1911] Priest at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax [1905]

Mulcture Hall, Eastwood
Community on the hillside above Jumble Hole Clough.

The main house was built about 1800 by the Stead family.

See Craven & Garsed

Mulcture Hall, Halifax
Aka Multure Hall, Moulter Hall.

A datestone over the doorway was inscribed 1631. The Hall stood on Mill Lane near Halifax Parish Church. It was built by John Smithson. Subsequent owners and tenants have included

In 1851, John Crossley established a model lodging house at the Hall, as recommended in the Ranger Report. The building had a kitchen, dormitories, a wash house, and a reading room. There was accommodation for 50 men, each of whom paid 3d for a night's lodging. Charles Watson designed a roof-top ventilation system for the building.

The house was used as a lodging house until it was demolished in 1937, along with other property in the area.

The plaster ceiling was moved to Bankfield Museum.

The name is derived from multure which was a toll collected at the hall for corn ground at the mill on the Hebble at Clark Bridge.

This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax

Mulholland, Mitchell Joseph
[1896-1917] Of 11 Salisbury Terrace, Akroydon.

Son of Mary & Michael Mulholland of 197 Baldwin Avenue, Jersey City, USA.

Born at Coalisland, County Tyrone, Ireland.

He was educated at Halifax Secondary School – where he won the Rawson Shaw Scholarship – & St Mary's RC TT College, Hammersmith / a pupil teacher at Lee Mount School.

During World War I, he enlisted at St Mary's RC College [in his final year 1915], and served as a Rifleman / Lewis Gunner with the 2nd/18th Battalion London Regiment (London Irish Rifles).

He served in France, Macedonia, Egypt & Palestine.

He was killed in action in Palestine [23rd December 1917] (aged 21).

He was buried at Jerusalem War Cemetery, Gaza) (including Palestine & Israel [T 9].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School, on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, and on the Memorial at Halifax Teachers'

Mullarkey, Anthony
[1867-19??] Born in Sligo, Ireland.

He was landlord of the Stag & Pheasant, Brighouse [date unknown] / a beerseller living at 27 Commercial Street, Brighouse [1901] / publican at 14 Castlegate / 20 Rosemary Lane, Huddersfield [1911]


Question: Does anyone know which [1901] inn this may have been?

Was it still the Stag & Pheasant, Brighouse?

 

In [Q3] 1896, he married Elizabeth (Lizzie) McGuire [1866-19??] from Huddersfield, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Anthony [b 1899] who died in his 1st year

Living with them in 1901 were Anthony's brothers John Mullarkey [age 27] Gas Stoker Gas Works, born in Ireland, Patrick Mullarkey [age 25] Stone Delver (below ground), born Ireland, and Lizzie's brother Edward McGuire [age 25] Stone Delver (below ground), born Rastrick


Question: Does anyone know where he was selling beer in 1901 and/or when he was at the Stag & Pheasant, Brighouse?

 

Mullen, Mr
[18??-18??] Born in Ireland.

He married Catherine [1823-1???].


Catherine was born in Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Ann [b 1851] who married Michael Hagerty
  2. Henry [b 1854] who was a cab driver (out of employ) [1881], a general labourer [1891]

The family lived at 4 Hill's Yard, Southowram [1881, 1891].

Living with the widowed Catherine [in 1881, 1891] were daughter Ann & family.

By 1901, son-in-law Michael Hagerty was head of the household at 4 Hill's Yard, Southowram

Muller, J.
[18??-19??] Recorded in 1912, when he was Manager of The Muller Portrait Company

The Muller Portrait Company
Art photographers established by J. Muller at 4 Silver Street, Halifax [1911]

Mullett, Rev F. E. A.
[18??-19??] He lived at Peel House, Luddenden. Curate at St Mary the Virgin, Luddenden [1905]

Mullins, Arnold
[1???-19??] Halifax lion-tamer who trained the original lion for the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer logo

The Mullions, Todmorden
Numbers 2 & 4 Top Street. Originally 4 early 19th century cottages. Now 2 dwellings

Mulroy, James
[1832-1???] He was a cart driver [1871] / a labourer [1881]

He married Catherine [1839-1877].


John and Catherine – and their 4 oldest children – were born in Ireland.

Around 1860, many parts of Ireland, in particular County Mayo, suffered considerable hardship because of several wet winters, and crop failures.

The Mulroys were amongst a number of Irish immigrants who came over from County Mayo, Ireland in the mid-19th century, following a recruitment campaign there by Crossley's Carpets. They arrived in Halifax around 1863.

 

Children:

  1. Timothy [b 1856] who was a worker in a woollen factory [1871], a labourer [1881]
  2. James [b 1860] who was a labourer [1881]
  3. John
  4. Ann [b 1862] who was a housekeeper (domestic) [1881]
  5. Catherine [b 1864] who was a mill winder [1881]
  6. Thomas [b 1869] who was a carpet printer [1891]
  7. Bridget [b 1871] who was a mill spinner [1881], who was a woollen drawer [1891]

Catherine died in Halifax [Q1 1877] (aged 38).

The family lived at 4 Lower Emmet's Court, Halifax [1871, 1881]

Mulroy, John
[1857-1???] Son of James Mulroy

Born in Swinesford, Connaught, County Mayo, Ireland.

His parents and siblings were amongst a number of Irish immigrants who came over from County Mayo, Ireland in the mid-19th century, following a recruitment campaign there by Crossley's Carpets.

He was a carpet printer overlooker [1891] / a foreman carpet printer [1901] / a Carpet printer manager [1911].

In [Q2] 1885, he married Catherine Burke [1864-19??] in Halifax.


Catherine was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. John
  2. William [b 1891] who was a carpet weaver [1911]
  3. Mary Ann [b 1892] who was a worsted drawer [1911]
  4. Thomas Bernard
  5. Ellen [b 1896] who was a worsted winder [1911]
  6. Joseph Francis
  7. James [b 1900]
  8. Francis Septimus [b 1902]
  9. Kathleen [b 1908]

The family lived at

  • 15 Lime Street, Ovenden, Halifax [1891, 1901]
  • 9 Tennyson Street, Lee Mount, Halifax [1911, 1917]

Living with them [in 1891] were John's siblings Thomas Mulroy and Bridget Mulroy.

Sons Thomas Bernard & Joseph Francis Mulroy died in World War I

Mulroy, John Joseph
[1888-1960] Son of John Mulroy.

Born in Halifax.

John Joseph joined Crossley's design department when he left school.

He worked as a worsted spinner [1901], an overlooker and carpet printer for Crossley's.

He attended art school.

He became a local artist and advertising agent and established John Mulroy & Company.

In the 1930s, he created the character Doc Shire to advertise Whitaker's Brewery.

He wrote and edited several books:

  • The Story of the town that bred us [1948] - a series of articles to mark the centenary of the Borough of Halifax [1848-1948]
  • Upon this Rock [1952] - the story of the church in Halifax which was compiled at the request of the local Catholics

During World War II, he began to paint portraits. He painted the familiar portrait of Sergeant Hanson Victor Turner.

He married Bridget.

Children:

  1. John Max who married [1950?] Nora Hazel Bonser from London
  2. a daughter

He died suddenly at his home at Beechwood Royd [13th July 1960]. He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Mulroy's: John Mulroy & Company
Advertising agents established in 1912 by John Joseph Mulroy at Central Street, Halifax

Mulroy, Joseph Francis
[1898-1917] Son of John Mulroy.

He was a warehouseman's errand boy [1911] / employed by Roberts & Company.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Highland Light Infantry, then served as a Private with the 15th Battalion Royal Scots.

He died 22nd October 1917 (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [11-14 & 162].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother Thomas Bernard also died in the War

Mulroy, Thomas Bernard
[1894-1916] Son of John Mulroy.

Born in Halifax.

He was educated at Halifax Secondary School & Reading University / a playing member of Boothtown AFC / a student (for teaching) [1911] / a teacher at St Joseph's Catholic School, Claremount [1914].

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914], and served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 11th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment).

He was wounded at the Battle of Loos [25th September-14th October 1915]. Having recovered, he returned to his regiment, but was hospitalised with appendicitis, shortly afterwards. Peritonitis, set in after an operation.

He died in the Second Western Military Hospital, Manchester [23rd January 1916] (aged 22).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K B 94]. The military funeral [26th January 1916], was reported in the Halifax Courier [29th January 1916].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School, on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, and on the Memorial at Halifax Teachers'.

His brother Joseph Francis also died in the War

Multon Hall, Illingworth
Recorded on maps produced in 1854

Mumford, Catherine
[1829-1890] Born in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

In 1855, she married William Booth. She worked with the Salvation Army in Brighouse, working with children and young people

Muncaster, Dr
[1???-1???] He lived at The Mount, Haley Hill, Halifax

Mundall, John
[17??-18??] Tea dealer at Gaol Lane, Halifax [1816]

Munday, Aaron
[1813-1873] Wood turner and bobbin maker at Cote Hill [1861].

His mill was destroyed by fire on 30th April 1867.

In [Q1] 1858, he married Harriet Wood [1818-1881] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Joseph Garside [1860-1910]

Members of the family were buried at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel

Munday, Bertie
[1893-1916] Son of Henry Walter Munday.

Born in Sowerby.

He was a woollen spinner [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry but was transferred and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died of wounds [1st December 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [3C & 3D], and on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby

Munday, Henry Walter
[1861-1928] Born in Bermondsey.

He was a spinner [1890].

On 21st June 1890, he married Grace Green [1866-1932] in Halifax.


Grace was born in Sowerby.

She had an illegitimate son: Willie Green [1889-1966]

 

Children:

  1. Alice [b 1891]
  2. Bertie
  3. Clara [b 1895]
  4. Walter [b 1898]
  5. Ernest [1900-1976]
  6. Polly [b 1903]
  7. Edith [b 1906]
  8. Beatrice [b 1908]

The children were born in Sowerby.

The family lived at

  • 29 Union Street, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
  • 20 Back Terrace Street, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

Munday, James
[18??-18??] Excavator and contractor at Halifax.

In November 1861, he was declared bankrupt

Mundy, Fred
[1864-1???] Son of David Mundy, mechanic.

He was a mechanic of Goole [1885].

On 26th April 1885, he married Amelia Revell [1864-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Amelia, of Queens Road, Halifax, was the daughter of William Revell, seaman
 

Mundy, Herbert Reginald
[1891-1918] Son of William Mundy.

Born in Broughton, Lancashire.

He was a member of Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden / employed by Almond's of Gibbet Street, Halifax.

Herbert lived with his widowed mother and her parents at Tripping Green, Ogden [1901, 1911].

He married Lizzie Lilian Sykes [1890-1947] in Halifax.


Lizzie came from Holywell Green
 

Children:

  1. Audrey May [1913-1984]

They lived at 2 North Street, Holywell Green.

During World War I, he enlisted [1914], and served as a Private with the 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers, then transferred to the 945th (Artisan) Company Labour Corps.

He died of blood poisoning at 3rd Australian General Hospital, Abbeville [21st August 1918] (aged 26).

He was buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, France [IV D 2].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Bradshaw War Memorial.

In 1920, Lizzie married Charles E. Pollard in Halifax

Mundy, William
[1861-1895] Of Ogden.

He was a policeman.

In 1880, he married Sarah Jane Mitchell [1858-1932] in Salford, Lancashire.

Children:

  1. Herbert Reginald

Munitions Tribunal for Halifax & Huddersfield
Recorded on 18th August 1915, when the first meeting was held in Halifax

Munroe, Philip
[18??-19??] Founding partner in Thompson & Munroe Limited

Murder Stone, Mytholmroyd
A modern standing stone to remember the coiners. It depicts a pair of shears, as used for clipping the coins

Murders

Murdison, Andrew
[19??-19??] Player with Halifax RLFC [19??]. He won caps for other nations while at Halifax

Murdoch, Arthur
[1895-1917] Son of Sarah & Robert Bruce Murdoch fo 94 Granby Street, Liverpool.

He was a teacher at St Marie's RC School.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1915], and served as a Lance Corporal with the 10th Battalion King's (Liverpool Regiment).

He died 15th February 1917 (aged 22).

He was buried at the Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium. [II B 17].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Halifax Teachers'

Murduck, R. C.
[18??-19??] Photographer of South End, Elland

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

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

Murgatroyd & Horsfall
Silversmiths & jewellers at 57 Commercial Street [1905] and 2 Corn Market, Halifax [1905, 1936]

Murgatroyd & Simpson
Hosiers/glovers at Silver Street, Halifax [1850]

Murgatroyd Brothers
House and church decorators, painters and sign writers at 25 King Cross Street, Halifax [1920]

Murgatroyd's: J. Murgatroyd & Son
Worsted-spinners at Oats Royd Mills, Luddenden established by John Murgatroyd

Murgatroyd Mansion, Luddenden
An earlier name for Broadfold House, Luddenden

Murgatroyd's Shoot
A shooting party held on Midgley Moor

Murgatroyd tomb, Luddenden
A chest tomb for the Thomas Murgatroyd stands in the graveyard of St Mary the Virgin, Luddenden, at the south east corner of the Church

Murgatroyd, Warley
A house was built around 1632 by James & Mary Murgatroyd.

A fireplace is dated JM and MM for James Murgatroyd and his wife, Mary.

It was subsequently the home for other members of the Murgatroyd family, including

It was subsequently renamed The Hollins.

See Haigh House, Warley and June Paxton-White

Murie, David
[18??-19??] He was a tailor's cutter [1911].

He married Elizabeth Stocks [18??-19??].

Children:

  1. Edna Stocks [b 1892]
  2. James Stocks
  3. John Stocks [b 1896]
  4. Robert [1901-1978]
  5. Maggie [b 1903]

The family lived at

  • Todmorden [1890s]
  • 18 Kelshall Terrace, Bradford [1911]
  • 250 Great Horton Road, Bradford

Murie, James Stocks
[1894-1916] Son of David Murie.

Born in Todmorden

He was an apprentice mechanical engineer [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with C Battery. 246th (West Riding) Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died 4th September 1916 (aged 22).

He was buried at Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France [II C 3]

Murlin, Mr
[17??-1???] The man who destroyed the wooden angel at South Parade Methodist Chapel, Halifax in 1779

Murphy, Derek
[1941-1994] Businessman and night-club owner was murdered at his home in Eastwood, Todmorden. He was found beaten and tied up at the house and died later in hospital after describing his two attackers.

The murderers have not been found

Murphy, J. T.
[19??-1948] He served in World War II.

He died in 1948.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Murphy, James
[1886-1916] Son of Nicholas Murphy.

Born in Bootle.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry.

He died whilst in training in Halifax [15th April 1916], having only been in the Army for 3 weeks.

He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at Stoney Royd Cemetery.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church.

His brother Nicholas also died in the War

Murphy, John
[1820-1882] Butter merchant.

He lived at 23 Wade Street, Halifax.

He died 31st October 1882 (aged 82).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K 479 C]

Murphy, John Henry
[1888-1916] Of 9 Middle Terrace Street, New Bank, Halifax.

He worked for Halifax Corporation.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1914], and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action at Fricourt [7th June 1916] (aged 28).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Murphy, Nicholas
[1856-1909] Born in Ireland.

He was a dock labourer [1901].

He married Bridget [1868-19??].


Bridget was born in Ireland.

She was a charwoman [1911]

 

Children:

  1. James
  2. Margaret / Maggie [b 1893] who was a doffer (carpet manufacturer) [1911]
  3. Mary [b 1895]
  4. Alice [b 1897] who was a winding (carpet manufacturer) [1911]
  5. Nicholas Michael

The family lived at

  • 31 Haddock Street, Kirkdale, Liverpool [1901]
  • 17 Copley Street, Halifax [1911]

Nichola died [Q1] 1909 (aged 53)  in the West Derby registration district.

Bridget was ill when her youngest son Nicholas enlisted [18th November 1915].

She died in Halifax a month later [Q4 1915] (aged 44).

Sons James & Nicholas died in World War I

Murphy, Nicholas Michael
[1901-1916] Son of Nicholas Murphy.

Born in Liverpool.

He was employed by William Bates, Pellon Lane.

During World War I, he enlisted [18th November 1915] (aged 16), and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [4th September 1916].

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [20], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother James also died in the War

Murphy, Thomas
[1898-1918] Of 23 St Luke's Street, Claremount.

Son of Margaret & Robert Murphy of Cork.

Born in Cork.

He was a member of St Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax / a member of Claremount Liberal Club / employed by Ward's Dye Works, Salterhebble.

He lived at 23 St Luke's Street, Claremount.

During World War I, he enlisted [7th December 1916], and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Leinster Regiment.

He went to France [9th May 1917].

He was killed in action [23rd October 1918] (aged 20).

He was buried at Borre British Cemetery, France [II F 28].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Murray, John
[1???-1842] MA.

Curate at Halifax [1842].

He died in Scotland.

There is a memorial to him in Halifax Parish Church by Joseph Bentley Leyland.

The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Murray, Michael
[1862-1909] Son of Mary & James Murray.

He was a shoemaker living at 22 Duke Street, Charlestown, Halifax.

He died at home [8th March 1909] (aged 47).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K 78 C]

Murray, Patrick
[1???-1???] Owned Abbotroyd, Barkisland

Murrell, Brian McBeath
[1919-1940] Son of William Murrell.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with 57 Heavy Regiment Royal Artillery.

He was killed in action [30th May 1940] (aged 21).

He was buried at St James's Cemetery, Dover [J 22].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates

Murrell, H.
[18??-19??] Photographer at 12 Waterhouse Street, Halifax [early 1900s].

See Central Portrait Rooms, Halifax and Edward Gregson

Murrell, William F.
[18??-1???] He was a chemist in Sowerby Bridge.

In [Q2] 1906, he married Ada Mary Mcbeath [18??-1???] in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Children:

  1. Brian McBeath (Murrell)

The family lived at Blackwall Lodge, Halifax [1936, 1940]

Murrey, Peter
[19??-] Local writer and member of the Halifax Authors' Circle

Murtagh, Dr Harold
[1900-1958] He lived at Ryburn House, Ripponden.

On 4th February 1935, he married Avice Frances Wrangham. On 1st June 1937, they had twins:

  1. son who was stillborn
  2. Virginia who survived

Murty, Miranda Leone
[19??-] Mayor of Hebden Royd [2003-2004]

Murty, Thomas
[1857-1970] Born in Currabaggan, County Mayo, Ireland.

He was a wool comber [1911].

Around 1881, he married Margaret [1863-19??].


Margaret was born in Currabaggan, Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Maria [b 1890] who was a weaver [1911]
  2. Thomas
  3. Ellen [b 1897] who was a part time spinner [1911]
  4. Margaret [b 1899]
  5. Bridget [b 1901]
  6. William [b 1903]
  7. Frank [b 1905]
  8. Martin [b 1907]

Between 1903 and 1905, the family had moved from Currabaggan, County Mayo, Ireland, and were living in Heptonstall.

The family lived at

  • 8 Delph Hill, Luddendenfoot [1911]
  • 3 Railway Terrace, Luddendenfoot [1917]

Murty, Thomas
[1896-1917] Son of Thomas Murty.

Born in Currabaggan, County Mayo, Ireland.

He was a member of St Walburga's Catholic Church, Luddendenfoot / a doffer [1911] / a cloth finisher for Mr Longbottom, Luddendenfoot.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 24th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died [9th April 1917] (aged 21).

He was reported missing & wounded, and assumed to have died [9th April 1917] (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [2 & 3], on Luddendenfoot War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Walburga's Catholic Church, Luddendenfoot

Museums

Musgrave, Benjamin
[18??-1???] Halifax carpet manufacturer.

He lived at North Park.

Recorded in 1872, when he was one of the executors of the will of Sir Francis (Frank) Crossley

Musgrave, Benjamin
[1825-1???] Born in Leeds.

He was an accountant [1861].

He married Hannah [1824-1???].


Hannah was born in Leeds
 

Children:

  1. Frances [b 1848]

The family lived at 3 Clarendon Place, Halifax [1861]

Musgrave, Charles
[1???-18??] Alderman of Halifax

Musgrave, Rev Charles
[1792-1875] DD.

Vicar of Halifax [1827].

See Halifax Quarterly Choral Society, Wellesley Barracks and Rev Henry White

Musgrave, Mr
[1???-18??] Of Halifax.

In 1835, he, sued the inhabitants of Agbrigg and Morley, for the damages to his property during the window-breaking riots on 6th January 1835. The Jury awarded damages of £80, against the £240 which he had claimed.

Musicians

Musson, Rev Francis
[1822-1893] Born in Boston, Lincolnshire.

He was Curate at Halifax [1853] / Chaplain of the Halifax Union Workhouse [1859] / Chaplain of the Debtors' Gaol [1859] / Curate at All Souls' Church, Halifax [1861] / Perpetual Curate at Rastrick [1871] / Vicar of Elland [1872] / a member of Elland School Board [1891].

On 19th May 1860, he married Clara Frances Wakefield [1826-1892] at St Marylebone, London.


Clara was born in Ludlow, Shropshire
 

Children:

  1. Alice May [1861-1862]
  2. William Edward Coulson [1862-1934] who was a surgeon [1893]
  3. Mary Blanche [1866-1948] who married Rev Laurence Collingwood Hamerton

The family lived at

  • Rhodes Street, Halifax [1865]
  • 1 Akroydon Villas, Halifax [1871]
  • Elland Rectory [1893]

Francis died 20th February 1803.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,763 8/10d.

Probate was granted to son William Edward Coulson and son-in-law Rev Laurence Collingwood Hamerton.

Members of the family were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax: Alice May [17th February 1862]; Clara Frances [8th November 1892].

There is a window by Kemp in memory of Rev and Mrs Musson in Elland Parish Church

Musson, Thomas Francis
[1898-1917] Son of Charlotte A. & William Musson of 13 Water Lane, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Guardsman with the 1st Battalion Scots Guards.

He was killed in action [27th November 1917] (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [2], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial

Musther, Thomas Walton
[1877-1921] Born in Halifax.

He was an assistant manager at the Halifax Equitable Bank Limited.

In 1904, he married Hilda Taylor at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.


Hilda was the daughter of Arthur Taylor
 

Children:

  1. child who died in childhood
  2. child who died in childhood

He died in 1921.

In 1927, Hilda was running a children's outfitters at 35 Northgate, Halifax

Mutterhole
Aka Mutterholme. A part of Stansfield, Todmorden. The area is now a part of the sewage works

Mutterhole Bridge, Charlestown
Bridge over Jumble Hole Clough. Built in 1768. It was later known as Sandbed Bridge

Mutterhole Holme, Charlestown
Aka St James's cricket field, Mutterhole Plain.

See Sandbeds Sewage Works, Charlestown

Mutterhole Plain, Charlestown
Aka St James's cricket field, Mutterhole Holme.

See Sandbeds Sewage Works, Charlestown

Mutton Hall, Illingworth
Recorded in 1851 and 1948 off Pharaoh Lane

Mutual Improvement Societies

Mutual Insurance Society for Plate Glass
Established in 1871 by Joseph Binns

My Bootmakers
The trade name for Bowles & Company at 15 Bull Green, Halifax [1905]. In 1914, when the area was being redeveloped, they moved out

Mycologists & Botanists

Myers & Highley
Worsted manufacturers at Norwood Green Mill [1904, 1905, 1911] Partners included Leonard Highley and Charles Henry Myers.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1911. and Myers carried on the business as C. H. Myers & Company

Myers, Arthur
[1873-1941] He was Head of Trinity School / a cricket enthusiast.

He lived at 4 Limes Avenue, Halifax

Myers's: C. H. Myers & Company
When the Myers & Highley partnership was dissolved in 1911, Charles Henry Myers carried on the business as C. H. Myers & Company

Myers, Calvert Thackray
[1865-1924] Born in Thornton, Bradford [Q3 1865].

He was a boiler maker [1901, 1911].

In [Q1] 1892, he married Elizabeth Bairstow [1871-19??] in Halifax.


Elizabeth was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Walton [b 1893] who was a mechanical engineer [1911]
  2. Fred

The family lived at 42 Douglas Street, Boothtown [1901, 1911]

Myers, Charles Henry
[18??-19??] He was a partner in Myers & Highley [1911].

The partnership was dissolved in 1911, and Myers carried on the business as C. H. Myers & Company

Myers, Fred Thackray
[1896-1917] Son of Calvert Thackray Myers.

Born in Boothtown.

He was a worsted doffer [1911] / employed at Standeven's, Ladyship Mills / employed by Hadfield's, Sheffield.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died, last seen wounded at Ypres [26th October 1917] (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [106-108], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Akroydon Wesleyan Methodist Chapel

Myers, Joseph Herbert
[19??-19??] Aka Bert. In 1958, he bought Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens from Fred Thompson. He changed the name to the Sunny Vale Country Club

Myers's: T. & B. Myers
Oil extractors at Halifax.

In May 1865, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Please email me If you can link this to any other business or individual on the Calderdale Companion

Myers, Thomas
[17??-1833] Landlord of the Dyer & Miller, Halifax [1830].

He married Rebecca [1783-18??].


Rebecca was born in Wooley
 


On 11th October 1833, he was out with a shooting party in a plantation known as Winney Bad. As he was loading the right hand barrel of his double-barrelled gun, the left hand barrel accidentally discharged, shooting him through the left cheek and the head. He died instantly.

The inquest was held at the White Lion, Rastrick

 

Although he accidentally shot and killed himself in 1833, he is listed at the Dyer & Miller, Halifax in White's Directory of 1837.

A Rebecca Myers is listed as beer seller at Bank Bottom [1851], (possibly) the Dyer & Miller, Halifax

Myrtle Dene, Halifax
Francis Street. House.

It is now [2013] an Islamic Centre

Myrtle Grove, Halifax
The house was probably built [1825-1830].

It stood on the south side of King Cross Street, opposite People's Park.

Owners and tenants have included

In probably remained unoccupied from Berry's death in 1928, until 1936 when it was demolished and Arden Road was extended into King Cross Street

Myrtle Grove, Soyland
A group of cottages. They were a part of Sam Hill's property

Mytholm
Early motor car produced by Buckton & Brown and using a Mytholm engine.

It has been claimed as the North of England's first car.

It was a 3-wheeler with solid tyres and was steered by tiller.

In February 1897, the Halifax Courier reported that


it is worked by ordinary petroleum and will run at a cost of 3d an hour for 24 hours without recharging the oil vessel. After the lamp is lighted, the machine can be started in about 3 minutes. There are no carburettors or vaporisers. Over level ground, it can travel at 12 to 16 mph. It has been tested over a gradient of 1 in 10 at a rate of 4 mph carrying 2 people. The frame is made of weldless tube, there are pneumatic tyres and tangent spokes
 

Mytholm Bridge, Hebden Bridge
A packhorse bridge over Colden Water. It fell into a state of decay and was repaired in 1767

Mytholm engine
Early motor car engine designed by R. Reynold-Jackson and used in the De Dion cars.

See Buckton & Brown and Mytholm car

Mytholm Farm, Hipperholme
Halifax Old Road at Mytholm. Originally 2 late-18th century cottages.

It was a 20-acre part of the Shibden Hall estate. John Pearson was a tenant here in the time of Anne Lister.

Mytholm Hall, Hebden Bridge
House which stood at the foot of the Colden Valley and just in front of St James's Church.

At various times, the Mytholm estate was owned by the Halstead family of Erringden and the Cockcroft family of Mayroyd.

The estate passed into the King family in 1691 when Samuel King married Mary Cockcroft.

The hall was rebuilt by Samuel's grandson, James King.

Owners and tenants have included

The house was demolished in 1970.

In 1973, the Department of the Environment commended the design of the housing estate which was built on the site.

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

See Hebden Bridge Railway Station

Mytholm, Hebden Bridge
Area to the west of Hebden Bridge and below Heptonstall, where Colden Water meets the Calder. St James's Parish Church stands here.

The land is part of an area known as Smithysteads.

Mrs and Rev James Armytage Rhodes owned much land and property here.

The name is recorded as Mythome [1615], Mithom [1635], and Mytholm [1771].

The name uses the element mytholm and means a meadow at the junction of two rivers – the Colden and the Calder – which was likely to flood.

The Lanes ran from Mytholm to Hebble End.

Mytholm, Hipperholme
16th century house at Mytholm. The gables were dated 1570 and IH for John Hemingway. The house was demolished in 1933

See John Ramsden

Mytholm House, Hebden Bridge
Known as Bank Bottom. Built about 1797 by Hamlet Bent

Mytholm House, Hipperholme
Halifax Old Road. House dated about 1760. It was a coaching inn

Mytholm Old Hall, Hipperholme
Stone-built house dated 1570.

The Hall – comprising 6 stone cottages – was listed as a part of the Shibden Estate in a sale catalogue of October 1925.

It was demolished in 1933

Mytholm Post Office, Hebden Bridge
Woodbine Place.

Mytholm, Shibden
Aka Mytholme. Area of Hipperholme below Lower Brear along Halifax Old Road.

In 1775, Jeremy Lister installed waterwheels to pump out his coal mines here – see Sough.

See Mytholm Farm, Hipperholme, Mytholm, Hipperholme, Mytholme Farm House, Hipperholme and Shibden Brook

Mytholm Steeps, Hebden Bridge
Formerly known as Rawtenstall Bank. A packhorse route from Hebden Bridge, Blackshawhead, Rawtenstall, and on to Burnley

Mytholm Turning Circle, Hebden Bridge
A small roundabout which allows traffic from Hebden Bridge to turn round in order to reach Heptonstall Road

Mytholme Bridge, Shibden
A single-arch stone bridge which takes Lister's Road across the Red Beck. An inscription reads
This bridge was built and the diversion of the road made in the year 1809

The battlements were renewed in 1822

Mytholme Farm House, Hipperholme
Halifax Old Road at Mytholm. Late 18th century farm house. It was a coaching inn in the early 1800s. It is now a private dwelling

Mytholmroyd
Town lying east of Hebden Bridge

Mytholmroyd & Cragg Vale Band

Mytholmroyd & Hawksclough Working Men's Club
Recorded in 1917, when John William Greenwood was secretary.

See Mytholmroyd Working Men's Club

Mytholmroyd & Hebden Bridge Gas Company

Mytholmroyd Benevolent Union Society
In 1817, Isaac Ogden had a Benevolent Union Society at his house in Mytholmroyd

Mytholmroyd British Restaurant
British restaurant opened in 1941/2

Mytholmroyd Building Society
Recorded in 1825

Mytholmroyd Business Park
Built on the site of the former premises of Thornber Brothers Limited

Mytholmroyd Charity Demonstration
The annual event began in 1903. The aim was to raise money for local good causes. It took place over a weekend in Summer, and were held at White House Holme, Mytholmroyd.

With only a break during World War I, it ended in 1939.

It began again as the Mytholmroyd Gala in 1960.

See Demonstration Parade and Sunday Sing

Mytholmroyd Church Lads' Brigade
Associated with St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd.

In October 1914, a number of the older members volunteered for active service.

The list included

  • J. Brown
  • Arthur Carter, and (possibly) his brother Walter Carter
  • Harold Clegg
  • W. Farrar
  • B. Fletcher
  • (possibly) Edwin Fletcher
  • H. Greaves
  • J. E. Greenwood
  • George Hey
  • Albert Jackson
  • J. Jackson
  • C. Longbottom
  • W. Taylor
  • H. Thomas
  • L. Waterhouse
  • J. E. Wilkinson

Many of them joined the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry / the King's Royal Rifle Corps, and are mentioned on the Mytholmroyd Church Lads' Memorial

Mytholmroyd Community Centre
Opened by the Duke of Gloucester in April 1977. It was built on a part of the site of Thornber Brothers' factory. The World Dock pudding Championship is held here

Mytholmroyd Cow Club
A co-operative established in 1802 to support farmers who suffered hardship when their milch cow died

Mytholmroyd Cricket Club

Mytholmroyd drinking fountain
Cragg Road.

The drinking fountain is inscribed


Presented to the

Mytholmroyd Urban District Council
by
Charles Robertshaw Esq JP
1921

It originally stood at the end of the County Bridge. It was later moved to its present position on Cragg Road

Mytholmroyd Economic Stores
Burnley Road. A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited. Stood next to the Dusty Miller and Mytholmroyd Post Office.

Closed in 19??

Mytholmroyd Farm, Mytholmroyd
Originally known as Mytholmroyd, the house is said to have given its name to the district.

It is a late medieval timber-framed T-plan house and was cased in stone in the 17th century. There is a large bressumer beam with board and muntin panelled fire-screen

Richard Draper and Henry Draper are recorded here.

The house has also been known as St George's Chapel of Rest and Fold.

This is discussed in the book Ancient Halls in & about Halifax

Mytholmroyd Female Society
A female friendly society met at the Dusty Miller, Mytholmroyd in the 1810s

Mytholmroyd Fire Station
The old fire station was built in 18??.

In 1924, their new motor fire engine made its first excursion to a fire at Swat Farm, Cragg Vale, Superintendent R. Dugdale in charge.

When Hebden Bridge Fire Station closed in 2006, that area of the district was covered by Mytholmroyd fire station.

The old fire station was the pottery of Ted Underhill [2010]

Mytholmroyd Floral & Horticultural Society
Established around 1873. Recorded on 1st September 1888, when their 15th Annual Show was held in a field near the railway station

Mytholmroyd Gala
After a break of some 20 years, Mytholmroyd Demonstration recommenced as the Mytholmroyd Gala in 1960. The Gala is still in existence, and takes place in September as a one-day event

Mytholmroyd goose fair
An annual fair held in November at the County Bridge, Mytholmroyd. Began in 1??? Ended in 1???

Mytholmroyd Historical Society
Established by Jack Uttley in 1991.

The Society meets in Mytholmroyd Methodist Church at 7:30 pm on the Second 2nd Friday of the month from September to April

More information: Contact: Mrs Molly Sunderland / Telephone: 01422-884980

Mytholmroyd Industrial Co-operative Society
Established in 1861. In 1864, the Society opened premises on New Road.

In 1934, they absorbed the Cragg Vale Co-operative & Industrial Society

Mytholmroyd Industrial Society
Opened in 18?? at a cottage at Square, Scout Road.

In 1861, the society moved to larger premises next to the White Lion, Burnley Road.

The head office and store were in New Road. The store in New Road is now private dwellings.

In 1869, the society built 8 houses at Grove Terrace and a further 12 houses in 1874

Mytholmroyd Library
Cragg Road, Mytholmroyd

Mytholmroyd Local Board
In 1892, the administrative district was formed out of parts of Midgley, Erringden, Sowerby, and Wadsworth.

See Local Board and Luddendenfoot Local Board

Mytholmroyd Methodist Cricket Club
Mytholmroyd Wesleyan Sunday School had a Cricket Club.

Recorded in the 1930s, when Ronald Beaumont was a member

See Mytholmroyd Wesleyan Sunday School Cricket Club Memorial

Mytholmroyd Musical Festival

Mytholmroyd Musical Society
Recorded in 1927

Mytholmroyd Nurses' Home

Mytholmroyd Parish Church

Mytholmroyd Police Station
Contributor David Cant writes
A large scale map of Mytholmroyd in the 1950s marks a police station between Mytholmroyd Farm and where the Good Shepherd Church is today. The houses on the site look as if they might have been police houses from that period

Mytholmroyd Post Office
Recorded in 1845 at the Dusty Miller when Charles Crowther was postmaster.

Recorded in 1861 at Cragg Bottom when Ratcliffe Rushworth was postmaster.

Recorded in 1874. It was then at the same address as the business run by Jno Smith, bootmaker

Miss Ada Ann Porter, was a postal telegraph clerk [1901] and (possibly) Post Mistress here when her parents died [1919, 1933]

See Mytholmroyd branch of the Economic Stores

Mytholmroyd Railway Station
The Manchester & Leeds Railway came to Mytholmroyd in 1841. The first temporary station opened here in May 1847

A new station opened in December 1871. The platforms overhung the Mytholmroyd Viaduct and were reached by the distinctive stair-tower.

The booking hall and stair tower are listed.

In March 1934, a parcel was thrown from the Manchester to Leeds train as it passed through the station and fell at the feet of a clergyman. It was found to contain £100 worth of watches and jewellery which had been stolen from a shop in Manchester on 21st March 1934.

On 3rd September 1947, the goods yard inspector at the station, was killed in a shunting accident.

The platform and some of the buildings which overhung the viaduct, were removed in the 1980s. Staff were withdrawn in 1985. The old station was boarded up in 1991.

There are plans to established the Ted Hughes Poetry Centre in the building, and it is also hoped to house the Alice Longstaff Gallery Collection here

Station Masters at the Station have included

See Todmorden Station Partnership

Mytholmroyd Recreation Ground
Dale View, Mytholmroyd

Mytholmroyd Rugby Club

See Edward Whiteley Collinson and George Albert Titterington

Mytholmroyd Station

Mytholmroyd UDC Offices
The offices for Mytholmroyd Urban District Council were in Cragg Road.

Built in 1???.

Discontinued (possibly) in 1937, when the UDC amalgamated with Hebden Bridge Urban District Council to become Hebden Royd Urban District Council.

The building is now private houses

Mytholmroyd Urban District Council
Began in 1891. The offices were in Cragg Road.

In 1937, it amalgamated with Hebden Bridge Urban District Council to become Hebden Royd Urban District Council.

The inaugural – and the final closing – meetings were held at the Dusty Miller.

See Sir Charles Robertshaw and Urban District Council

Mytholmroyd Viaduct
Built about 1840 by George Stephenson for the Manchester & Leeds Railway. There are 3 arches.

The platforms of Mytholmroyd Station overhung the viaduct

Mytholmroyd Working Men's Club
See Mytholmroyd & Hawksclough Working Men's Club

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