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The individuals listed are not necessarily related to each other.
He married Unknown.
Children:
He married Elizabeth [1822-1901].
She was widowed & landlady/beer seller at the Brown Horse, Coley [1881]
Elizabeth died at 11 Mill Lane, Boothtown [24/4/190].
She was buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount
[9 30]
Born in Todmorden [10th November 1878],
He was a warehouseman [1912].
On 24th July 1912, he married Lauretta Lumb at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
They had no children.
Lauretta & Alfred were licensees of the Rope & Anchor, Todmorden [1912, 1917].
They lived at 35 Eagle Street, Todmorden.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 9th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [25th April 1917].
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [6],
and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
Born in Halifax [22nd Jun 1899].
He was a commercial clerk [1923].
In 1923, he married Nellie Irene Carter [1901-19??] in Halifax.
Archie died in Blackpool
In 1537, he was a trustee of William Thorpe's charity
Born in Halifax.
He was a worsted spinner doffer [1911].
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 [18th October 1918] (aged 21).
He was buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Wimille, France [V F 29].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Park Congregational Church
His brothers 3, Edmund, George & Arthur also died in the War.
Their cousin Edgar Boardall also died in the War
Son of Wright Bentley.
Born in Warley.
He lived at Warley Town.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He sailed from Southampton aboard SS Matheran [13th April
1915].
He was injured in a German gas attack [19th December 1915] and was
hospitalised until 3rd January 1916, when he returned to his unit in
Le Havre.
He was Court Marshalled [23rd August 1916] at Arquèves on a
charge of
He was found guilty and his penalty was three months loss of pay.
He died of wounds [18th September 1916].
He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [I F 2].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brother Fred also died in the War.
Two other brothers were serving in France, and another was in training
He married Unknown.
Children:
In 1584, Adam Sutcliffe sold Mayroyd House, Hebden Bridge
to Bentley and William Cockcroft
Heywood records
He was buried 2nd June 1678 (age 64)
He inherited much land and property in Mixenden.
In 1630, he paid composition of £10.
In his will, he left money to pay £20 to each of his 3
granddaughters on their reaching the age of 21.
This was to be paid on the steps of Thornton Chapel, Bradford
He was Curate at Sowerby Bridge [1655-1660]
Vicar at Illingworth [1717-1748].
On 28th October 1718, he married Elizabeth Wadsworth.
Children:
There is a memorial to some members of the family in the Holdsworth Chapel at Halifax Parish Church.
The epitaph on the memorial
is recorded in
the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
Born in Halifax.
He was a machine tool maker [1901].
He moved to America and lived at Park Ridge, Illinois, USA.
During World War I,
he served as a 3rd Engineer with the US Navy aboard the cargo
ship SS Florence H.
He died 17th April 1918
when his ship suffered an onboard explosion and sank off the French
coast
with the loss of 41 of her crew of 75.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Park Congregational Church.
His brothers 1, Edmund, George & Arthur also died in the War.
Their cousin Edgar Boardall also died in the War
Born in Warley
He was
a finisher of Waterhill, Warley [1890] /
a velvet finisher [1891] /
a corn splitter (flour miller) [1901] /
a corn miller [1911].
In 1890, he married Mary Hannah [1860-1???] at Christ Church,
Sowerby Bridge.
Children:
The family lived at
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
Son of Richard Bentley.
Born at Bentley Hollins, Sowerby.
He was a Puritan.
He gave services at the home of his brother, Timothy.
He was a Fellow of Trinity College Cambridge.
He was friend of Oliver Heywood and preached at the funeral of
Heywood's mother.
He served as Vicar of Halifax after Dr Richard Marsh
fled for his life in 1642.
In 1652, he came to assist Robert Booth, a vicar at Halifax Parish
Church, and he succeeded Booth on his death in 1657.
Watson writes that Marsh returned to the Parish Church directly
after the Restoration, on Sunday morning, September 16th, 1660, and
took possession of the church.
As Bentley commenced the service, Marsh,
marched up the aisle, removed Bentley from the desk, and conducted
the service in the ancient manner.
Because of the Five Mile Act, Bentley was ejected in 1666 and
went to live at Bingley.
He was buried in the Holdsworth Chapel at Halifax Parish Church.
In 1679, his widow married the Rev Edmund Hough
He was a builder of Parkinson Lane, Halifax [1890].
In [Q3] 1890, he married Martha Bentley Murgatroyd in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 45 Gibraltar Road, Halifax [1901].
Living with them in 1901, were Martha's mother Grace
and sister Mary
His horse and cart was a familiar sight as it made its weekly
excursion around Sowerby Bridge, festooned with all manner of
hardware and household equipment
Born in Warley.
He worked for Mackintosh's.
On 3rd July 1915, he married Alice Bannister [1890-1968] at Christ Church, Pellon.
They had no children.
They lived at 31 Wheatley Road, Halifax.
During World War I,
he served as a Gunner
with 35 Battery
22nd Brigade
Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery.
He was wounded in both legs, and died of his wounds in No.17 Casualty
Clearing Station 24 hours later
[4th October 1917].
He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [XX D 6A].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited,
on the Memorial at Warley Clough Primitive Methodist Chapel,
and on the Memorial at Warley Congregational Church.
His brother Bertram also died in the War.
Two other brothers were serving in France, and another was in
training.
In 1921, Alice married James Edward Robinson [1897-1969].
They lived at 7 Kirby Court, Nursery Lane, Ovenden
He married Unknown.
Children:
He married Unknown.
Children:
He was
a farmer [1851] /
a farmer of 24 acres [1861].
On 3rd October 1824, he married Sally Sutcliffe [1803-1868] at
Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
He died at Cuddy Wood, Erringden [7th March 1890].
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £708.
His will was proved his sons Thomas and Samuel.
Members of the family were buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale
He was a cotton weaver [1869].
On 3rd July 1869, he married (1) Sarah Ann Helliwell [1850-1895] at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
The children were born in Todmorden.
Sarah Ann died in 1895.
On 9th November 1901, he married (2) Mary Ann Cockroft [1853-1927] in Halifax.
Born in Halifax.
He was
a member of Park Congregational Church & Sunday School /
a factory hand (worsted) [1901].
He emigrated to Canada [1907].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
/ Corporal
with the 7th Battalion
Canadian Infantry.
He was killed by shellfire [24th June 1916].
He was buried at Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm), Belgium [VI F 9].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Park Congregational Church.
His brothers 2, Edmund, George & Arthur also died in the War.
Their cousin Edgar Boardall also died in the War
During World War I,
at the age of 3, he collected money in the streets of Halifax for the
war effort.
He was popularly known as Little Khaki George, on account of the
small military uniform which he wore.
By 22nd August 1914, he had raised £1 3/- and by April 1915, he
had raised £85 11/6d.
He finally raised a total of over £100.
During World War II,
he served as a Driver
with the Royal Army Service Corps.
He died 26th November 1941 (aged 24).
He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [74],
and on Bradshaw War Memorial
Born in Erringden.
She was a cotton factory operator [1861].
She had a son, George, whose father is not recorded.
Family stories tell that
She was landlady of the Shepherds' Rest, Sowerby Bridge [1894]
In 1867, she married (1) John A. Taylor.
His stepson, George, took the surname Taylor.
Hannah married (2) Nathan Culpan, landlord of the
Shepherds' Rest, Sowerby Bridge.
On his father's death, he took over the family business at
Eshaldwell Brewery, Woodlesford
Son of wiredrawer William Bentley.
He was
a cordwainer [1855] /
a shoemaker [1881].
In December 1855, he married Ann Kershaw.
Children:
The family lived at 20 Bank Street, Northowram [1881]
He married Nellie.
They lived at Todmorden.
During World War II,
he served as a Corporal
with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 11th October 1942 (aged 37).
He was buried at the Middleton Holy Trinity Old Cemetery [1 10].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
Son of Thomas Cowan Bentley.
He was an insurance broker [1914].
On 28th August 1914, he married Doris Aspinall.
He was a weaver.
He married Mary Pearson.
Children:
He was
a shunter /
a stone mason /
a broker.
In 1896, he married Margaret Nevens [1877-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
On 10th January 1890, Hezekiah was sentenced to one month's
imprisonment (in Wakefield) for stealing 5½ lbs of tobacco.
On 19th June 1903, Margaret was sentenced to one month's
imprisonment (in Wakefield) for habitually being drunk in charge of a
child.
After Margaret's imprisonment, she didn't return to the family.
She was working as a housekeeper in Brighouse [1911]
Born in Warley.
He was
a cotton twiner [1901] /
a cotton operative [1911] /
employed by W. & R. K. Lee Limited at Sowerby Bridge.
In 1915, he married Ada Wilkinson
at Warley Clough Primitive Methodist Chapel.
They lived at 8 Bairstow Lane, Cote Hill, Halifax [1917].
During World War I,
he enlisted [October 1915], and
served as a Private
with the 2nd/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds [18th April 1917] (aged 31).
He was buried at Achiet-le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension, France [I C 11].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the W. & R. K. Lee Limited Roll of Honour
Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [20th November 1804]
After Richard's death, she married Edward Sawley
Born in Scholes [19th March 1802].
He was a weaver.
On 4th March 1821, he married Susannah Sellers
[1802-1875] at St Peter's Church, Birstall.
Children:
In 1827, he, his brother Joseph and James Scholes were members
of a gang of poachers charged with the murder of Uriah Womersley.
He and divers others were found guilty of Wilful Murder
and were transported to New South Wales for 7 years.
He was one of 158 convicts who left England on the Eliza [25th
June 1828] and arrived on 18th November 1828.
It is said that when they had served their sentences, money was
raised in Cleckheaton to pay their (otherwise prohibitive) fare to
return to England.
He and Joseph returned to England in 1833/1834.
Isaiah died in Scholes [25th October 1869].
Susannah died August 1875
He was
a member of Square Chapel, Halifax /
a member of Pineberry Football Club /
employed by Automatic Standard Screw Company Limited.
During World War I,
he enlisted [8th May 1918], and
he served as a Private
with the West Riding Regiment.
He went to France [6th September 1918].
He was killed in action in France [11th October 1918]
He married Unknown.
Children:
He was buried at Lower Wyke Moravian Chapel
In August 1859, a request to renew his licence was turned down
because he had, on one occasion, refused to help the police in
quelling a disturbance at his house, and in consequence, the officers
were severely assaulted
Question:
Does anyone know of which pub he was licensee?
He married Emma [1831-1903].
Children:
Members of the family were buried at Bethesda Primitive Methodist Chapel, Bank Top
Born in Scholes [5th June 1797].
He was
a handloom weaver /
a weaver [1861].
He married Fanny Royston [1797-1877].
Children:
They lived at
Jeremiah died 19th December 1875.
Fanny died [Q2] 1877.
The couple are buried at [??].
Their epitaph reads
He was the first MP for Halifax, elected to Oliver Cromwell's
parliament on 12th July 1654
He married Elizabeth Grime.
They lived at Mulcture Hall, Halifax.
He lost his fortune and became butler to a Mr Holt in
Castleton, Derbyshire
Son of Joseph Bentley.
He was
a clerk [1841] /
a Registrar [1860] /
an accountant [1861].
In 1853, he married Emma Birtwhistle [1829-1866] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Son Jo was returning from school on the 24th May 1860 when he
was
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 3821]
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the Training Reserve.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial
During World War II,
he served as a Lance Bombardier
with 80 Anti-Tank Regiment
Royal Artillery.
He died 24th June 1945.
He was buried at Sai Wan War Cemetery, China. [VII D 31].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial,
on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland,
and on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Elland
He married Alice.
Children:
See
John Akroyd
Son of Richard Bentley.
Owned Staups House, Shibden.
In 1612, he married Phebe.
Children:
The girls inherited their father's land and property
Halifax lawyer.
In 1733, he was articled to John Baldwin for 5 years, and
they were in partnership from 1738 to 1746.
He was in partnership with William Farrer from 1753 to 1756.
In 1751, he bought a part of the Stone Trough Estate from William Gibson.
In 1755, he rebuilt Number 6 Ward's End, Halifax – later known as
Holly House.
In 1760, he was in financial trouble and sold the house to Joseph Bramley.
In 17??, he married a lady called Love.
See
Richard Wood
In 1853, Hannah Parker charged him with being the father of
one of her 6 illegitimate children.
He was ordered to pay 2/6d per week plus £4 11/- costs.
The chairman of the court said that, should Hannah ever come
into court again for any similar action, he would commit her to
prison as a vagabond and a prostitute
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
He was a millwright [1864].
In 1864, he married Ellen Barker [1843-1915] in Todmorden.
Children:
Born in Halifax [2nd November 1897].
He was a turret operator [1918].
On 14th May 1918, he married Emily Briggs [1899-19??] at St Mark's Parish Church, Siddal.
They lived at 4 Gibb's Terrace, Siddal.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 9th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [12th October 1918].
He was buried at Montay-Neuvilly Road Cemetery, Montay, France [I E 16].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial
During World War I,
he served as a Boy 2nd Class
with the Royal Navy
aboard HMS Powerful.
He died 10th November 1915 (aged 15).
He was buried at Plymouth (Ford Park) Cemetery, Devon [S 3 11].
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial,
and on Rastrick War Memorial
He married Hannah.
Children:
The family lived at High Street, King Cross, Halifax [1841]
He married Unknown.
Children:
The family lived at Aked's Road, Halifax [1829]
Son of James Bentley.
Born in Gomersall.
On 3rd November 1783, he married Betty Woodcock [1765-1???].
Children:
He was buried at Lower Wyke Moravian Chapel
A weaver from Cleckheaton.
On 8th April 1808, he married Betty Sellers.
Children:
In 1827, he, his brother Isaiah and James Scholes were members
of a gang of poachers charged with the murder of Uriah Womersley.
He and divers others were found guilty of Wilful Murder
and were transported to New South Wales for 7 years.
He was one of 158 convicts who left England on the Eliza [25th
June 1828] and arrived on 18th November 1828.
It is said that when they had served their sentences, money was
raised in Cleckheaton to pay their (otherwise prohibitive) fare to
return to England.
He and Isaiah returned to England in 1833/1834.
Joseph died at Scholes [1866]
Elizabeth was born in Northowram.
Lauretta was born in Todmorden
Nellie Irene was born in Halifax
Stealing goods the property of his comrades, in that he at Thiepval
Wood on the 22nd day of July 1916 took ten packets of cigarettes from
a ration bag
(whom they call the Halifax Poet, because he was a great versifier)
taught school in his latter days in the Back Lane, was
well-descended, had a great estate but had spent it, being very fat,
fell suddenly ill on Lord's Day morning, and they askt
him if he would have a cap; he swore he never wore a cap unless it
was a barley cap, but he, without any sense and remorse, presently
after breathed his last
Elizabeth was the daughter of John Wadsworth
Mary Hannah, of Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge, was born in
Woonsocket, Rhode island, USA, the daughter of James Shaw,
mechanic, and widow of Mr Bentley
in surplice and red tippet, with the Prayer Book under his arm
Martha, of Lewis Street, Halifax, was the daughter of John Murgatroyd
Alice was born in Bradford
Sarah Ann was born in Stansfield
Mary Ann was born in Todmorden
Ann was the daughter of Christopher Joshua Kershaw
Doris was the daughter of Harry Aspinall
Margaret was born in Holmfirth
Susannah [born 5th July 1802] was the
daughter of Faith (née Wright) & Richard Sellers
Fanny came from Huddersfield
They suffered long but murmured not
We watched them day by day
Grow less and less with aching heart
Until they passed away
Elizabeth was the daughter of Henry Grime
instantly killed by a fall of planks carelessly piled in Delph
Street
Ellen was born in Todmorden
Emily was born in Halifax