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The individuals listed are not necessarily related to each other.
He married Unknown.
Children:
He lived at Stoney Lee, Todmorden
In 1805, he was declared bankrupt
and sold the Cockden Mill
He was
a master cotton spinner [1871, 1881] /
a cotton spinner (employer) [1891] /
a partner in Shadrach & Abraham Barker [1871, 1877, 1905].
In 1863, he married Hannah Bentley [1834-1898] in Todmorden.
Children:
The family lived at
He died 5th June 1906
Only son of J. W. Barker.
On 12th April 1928, he married Margaret Lulu Johnston from
Whitstable
He married Unknown.
Children:
In 1869, he married Sarah Sutcliffe at Halifax Parish Church
In [Q2] 1868, he married Betsey Vining Bellwoon [18??-1???] in Rochdale.
Children:
4 sons served in World War I; Fred was killed in action.
After Alfred's death, Betsey married [Q1
1899] Thomas Fielding in Halifax
He married Ann [1840-1877].
Children:
The family lived at
Members of the family were buried at Cloughfoot Independent Congregational Chapel
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
He was a woollen finisher of Booth, Luddenden [1919].
He married (1) Unknown.
In 1919, he married (2) Emily Murgatroyd.
Born in Halifax.
He was
a clerk [1891] /
a spirit merchant [1901]
During World War II,
he served as a Gunner
with 140 Field Regiment
Royal Artillery.
He died 7th May 1943 (aged 19).
He was buried at Massicault War Cemetery, Tunisia [IV B 7].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
Children:
He was a cotton weaver [1891].
In [Q4] 1881, he married Elizabeth Margaret Dwyer [1864-1???]
in Todmorden.
Children:
The family lived at
Charles died in Todmorden [1893] (aged 26)
In 1901, Elizabeth married William Francis Brown
Born in Todmorden.
He and his brother Herman established the Phoenix Cycle Works.
He was a chauffeur [1911].
He lived
with his father in Todmorden [1911]
He was an overlooker [1902].
He married Eliza Brook [1854-1???].
Children:
Children:
He was buried at Mount Tabor Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
[3rd April 1872]
During World War II,
he served as a Warrant Officer
with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
He died 24th July 1946.
He was buried at Elland Cemetery
[1 A 1239]
Born in Halifax.
He was
a mechanic apprentice [1891] /
a machine tool maker (employer) [1901, 1911] /
a partner in Smith, Barker & Willson Limited
He retired in 1912, and his position was filled by J. Richardson.
In 1902, he married Emily Lord [1880-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 14 Clevedon Place, Friendly Fold Road, Ovenden
[1911]
He was
a cotton manufacturer (employer) [1901] /
a partner in Mitchell & Barker [1905] /
a cotton warpdresser (worker) [1911].
In 1893, he married Grace Butterworth [1863-19??] from
Erringden, in Todmorden.
Children:
The family lived at
Grace's mother Mary Butterworth was living with them
[1901, 1911]
On 22nd September 1875, she was charged with having stolen a hearth
rug valued at 15/- from Rev J. Constance.
She was remanded in custody for trial at the next quarter sessions
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 4th Regiment
South African Infantry.
He was killed 14th July 1916.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [4C],
and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He had relatives in Halifax
He was a yarn warehouseman [1911].
In [Q3] 1898, he married Elizabeth Ann Hubbard [1876-19??]
from West Bilney, Norfolk.
Children:
The family lived at 4 The Square, Bank Top [1911]
He was a reed maker [1901].
During World War I,
he served as a Driver
with the 80th Battery
15th Brigade
Royal Field Artillery.
He died on active service in France [13th April 1918] (aged 36).
He was buried near the north side of the church in Haverskerque Churchyard, France.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £52 4/2d.
Probate was granted to his mother Sarah Ann.
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Todmorden Unitarian Church
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/6th Battalion
South Staffordshire Regiment.
He died 21st March 1918 (aged 19).
He was buried at H.A.C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St.Mein, France [IV G 6]
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
He married Martha Lister.
Children:
The family lived at 19 Pond Terrace, Hove Edge
He was
a groom [1891] /
a carter at reed works [1901].
On 12th March 1883, he married Sarah Ann Mitchell [1862-1926]
at Christ Church, Todmorden.
She was a cotton rover [1891]
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them in 1901 was lodger James Gibson [b 1850]
(cotton weaver).
Frank died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [December 1916].
Sarah Ann died at 6 Lewis Street, Todmorden [April 1936].
The couple were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone:
Frank [1st January 1917];
Sarah Ann [17th April 1936]
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/6th Battalion
Lancashire Fusiliers.
He died 6th May 1915 (aged 17).
He was buried at Twelve Tree Copse Cemetery, Turkey [A 32].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
He married Unknown.
Children:
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/6th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds [21st September 1916].
He was buried at Varennes Military Cemetery, France [I B 5].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
Born in Halifax.
He was
a member of Holy Trinity Church /
a labourer of Ann Street, Halifax [1907] /
a dyer's labourer [1911] /
employed in the dyehouse at Crossley's, Dean Clough.
In [Q3] 1907, he married Annie Dugmore Siddle [1883-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted at the start of the War, and
served as a Corporal
with the 8th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He served in Egypt and the Dardanelles, and at Suvla Bay
He was killed in action [28th September 1916] (aged 35).
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B],
on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets,
and on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax
During World War I,
he served as a Rifleman
with the 21st Battalion
King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He died 14th December 1917 (aged 33).
He was buried at Giavera British Cemetery, Arcade, Italy [2 G 3]
He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland
Born in Southowram.
He was a manufactory chemist [1851].
He married Elizabeth Thomas in Halifax [1857]
Born in Todmorden.
He was
a silk spinner master [1871] /
a silk spinner [1881] /
a widower. silk spinner. employer [1891].
Partner in Barkers & Butterworth with his brother
Robert.
He married Elizabeth [1831-18??] from Rastrick.
He was a widower by 1891.
Children:
The family lived at
Born in Liversedge.
He was
an apprentice gardener [1891] /
an off-licensed grocer [1911] /
a member of the Halifax & District Off-Licence Holders' Association [1917-1940] /
a Labour Councillor for Southowram Ward [1920-1940] /
Chairman of the Improvements Committee /
Alderman [1932] /
Magistrate [1933] /
Mayor of Halifax [1939-1940 (July)]
On the Improvements Committee, he was interested in the improvement
schemes for King Cross Street, King Cross Lane, and
Backhold
In 1901, he married Ethel Brier [1878-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 4-6 Jubilee Road, Siddal [1911, 1939].
Living with them in 1911 was Lewis Brier [b 1869] an unmarried
woolsorter.
He collapsed and died during the speech day ceremony at Crossley & Porter on 30th July 1940.
8 days later, John Radcliffe was elected Mayor to fill the
vacancy
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 10th Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 15th August 1918 (aged 20).
He was buried at Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, France [I A 8]
He married Gertrude.
They lived at York Road, Market Weighton.
During World War I,
he served as a 2nd Lieutenant
with the 7th Battalion
East Yorkshire Regiment.
He died 23rd October 1918 (aged 23).
He was buried at Awoingt British Cemetery, France [I B 8].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland,
and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland
After John's death [1792], she married James Haigh.
She and James ran the Navigation Inn, Gauxholme.
James died 1807 leaving money to various people, but his land,
household furniture, brewing stock, cattle and chattels were left to
his surviving wife Grace.
She continued at the Navigation until her own death in 1817.
She was known as Old Grace of the Navigation
In 1912, he married Elsie Bass in Halifax.
They lived at 21 Garden Street, Todmorden.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 4th Battalion
Royal Fusiliers.
He died in France [13th May 1918].
He was buried at Sandpits British Cemetery, Fouquereuil, France [I H 8]
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial
Born in Todmorden.
He was
a cotton manufacturer [1891] /
a cotton spinner & manufacturer (employer) [1901, 1911] /
a partner in William Barker Limited [1905].
In 1898, he married Emily Holt [1868-19??] in Todmorden.
The family lived at
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
Born in Halifax.
He was
a clerk [1891] /
a spirit merchant [1901] /
a partner in Crossley & Barker /
a retired wine and spirit merchant [1911].
In 1901, he married Clara King [1875-19??] in Halifax
Children:
The family lived at
Son of Fred Barker, licensee.
Born 19th June 1893.
He was
a packer [1919] /
a cotton weaver [1939].
On 16th August 1919, he married Alice Greenwood [1899-1983] at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
She was a cotton weaver [1939]
Children:
They lived at 2 Cornfield Street, Millwood [1939]
During World War I,
he served as a Bombardier
with the Royal Field Artillery.
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and
the Military Medal for
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden
Born in Todmorden.
He was
a joiner's assistant [1891] /
a fireman & engine (stationary) [1901] /
a motor salesman [1911].
He and his brother Trevelyan established the
Phoenix Cycle Works.
He lived at
In 1841, he was expelled.
This caused many of the 82 members of Ambler Thorn United Methodist Chapel to leave the Connexion
He served in World War I.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on Southowram War Memorial
He married Unknown.
Children:
He married Dinah.
They lived in Luddendenfoot.
During World War II,
he served as a Trooper
with A Squadron 10th Royal Hussars
Royal Armoured Corps.
He died 28th May 1942 (aged 26).
He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [18],
and on Luddendenfoot War Memorial
He married Susan [1816-1???].
Children:
The family lived at
He was
an engineer and millwright at Phoenix Ironworks, Todmorden /
A Member of the Todmorden Board of Guardians, being ultimately appointed Chairman
He married (1) married Ellen Holt.
Children:
He married (2) married Emma Cockcroft.
Children:
The family lived at Leeming Hall, Todmorden [from before 1881 to
1891].
He removed to Harrogate.
In his younger days he followed the Todmorden hounds, and on removing
to Harrogate again indulged in this favourite pastime.
He died at his residence, Barcroft, Wetherby Lane, Harrogate.
He was buried at Harlow Cemetery, Harrogate
He was
a millwright, engine maker, iron founder [1891] /
a millwright, engineer, iron founder [1901] /
an engineer and millwright [1911] /
a partner in Astin & Barker
In 1885, he married Effie Annie Hindley [1866-1917] from
Eccles, in Prestwich, Lancashire.
Children:
The family lived at
Many of the family were partners in Astin & Barker.
When the business wound up in 19??, the sons emigrated:
Arthur going to the USA
He was a books & music seller [1891].
In [Q3] 1877, he married Alice Radcliffe [1858-19??] from
Sowerby Bridge, in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 17 Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge [1891]
Born in Halifax.
He was an estate agent [1911].
On 20th April 1904, he married Jessy Wright [1879-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 9 St John's Lane, Halifax [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 3rd Battalion
Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex) Regiment.
He was killed in action [5th May 1915].
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [49 & 51].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
In 1913, Jessy married Ehud Morrison Lingard in Halifax
Born in Todmorden.
He was
a cotton warehouse man [1891, 1901] /
a cotton weaver for Richard Thomas & Sons, Hebden Bridge [1911] /
a popular bass vocalist /
a member of Todmorden Male Voice Choir /
a member of Hebden Bridge Male Voice Choir /
associated with Roomfield Baptist Church, Todmorden and Sunday School.
In [Q4] 1911, he married Betsy Parker in Todmorden.
They had no children.
The family lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted in January 1915, and
served as a Gunner
with C Battery
87th Brigade
Royal Field Artillery.
He went to the Front [19th July 1915].
He was killed by a shell [22nd March 1916] (aged 29).
He was buried at St. Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue, France [II U 12].
He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge
Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [16th March 1828]
Recorded in 1838, when
he was a member of the Todmorden & Walsden Select Vestry
He was a member of the Todmorden & Walsden Select Vestry [1838].
About 1807, he married Hannah Wood [1781-1822].
Hannah inherited £200 from her father [1822].
Children:
The family lived at
He died at Edge End Farm.
He was buried at St Mary's Church, Todmorden
He was
Oddfellows' Arms, Warley [1845] /
New Delight, Wainstalls [1851].
Around 1826, he married Betty [1792-18??].
Children:
Children:
John was dead by 1917
Born at Ashenhurst Fold, Stansfield.
He was
a mule spinner (cotton) [1851] /
a grocer [1861, 1871].
In 1827, he married Susan Dawson [1806-18??] of Higher Knowle.
Children:
The family lived at
John was dead by 1881.
His widow Susan was a grocer
He was
an engineer /
a millwright [1861, 1871] /
a partner in Astin & Barker.
In 1854, he married Mally Whitaker [1819-1???] from Todmorden,
in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
He was
a millwright /
a partner in the family business at Phoenix Foundry.
He and brother Robert were mentioned in bankruptcy
proceedings in August 1893.
He lived at Cornfield Villas, Walsden
He was a woollen carder [1891, 1901].
He married Mary [1844-1???] born in Norland
Children:
The family lived at
Son of James Barker.
Born in Todmorden.
He was
educated at a school at Stamford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne [1861] /
a cotton yarn agent [1881] /
a member of Shadrach & Abraham Barker /
President of Todmorden Liberal Club for 2 years /
a cotton spinner (employer) [1901] /
Justice of the Peace [1901] /
a commission agent cotton [1911] /
a Liberal /
a County Alderman
In 1876, he married Alice Ormerod in Halifax.
Children:
In 1891, Helen Mildred [aged 11] and Amelia Ormerod
[aged 8] were boarders at school at Longley House, Long Street,
Easingwold, North Yorkshire.
In 1901, Alice Ormerod [aged 11] was a boarder at a Girls'
Boarding School at Walderneath Road, Harrogate.
The family lived at
He was a coal delver [1884].
In 1884, he married Sarah Ann Jackson [1860-1901] in Todmorden.
Children:
John died in 1895.
Sarah Ann died in 1901.
Son Thomas went to live with his grandfather Thomas
Jackson at 36 Ramsden Wood Road, Walsden
On 15th August 1881, he married Alice Ann Barker [1858-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Born in Walsden.
He was
a mechanic [1881] /
a cotton manufacturer [1891, 1901] /
a cotton spinner & manufacturer [1911].
He joined the family firm, Luke Barker & Sons.
In 1882, he married Jane Clover [1864-1???] from Gainsborough,
in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.
Children:
The family lived at
In [Q3] 1906, he married Clara Crossley in Todmorden.
They lived at 72 Wellington Road, Todmorden
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 9th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 5th October 1917 (aged 37).
He was buried at St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France [P III D 2A].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
Born in Halifax.
He was
an overlooker of Halifax [1874] /
an overlooker worsted factory [1881] /
a green grocer [1891] /
a carter (coal) [1901] /
a cart driver (general) [1911]
In 1874, he married Mary Hannah Day [1852-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
She was a weaver [1881]
Children:
The family lived at
Sons Percy & Norman and son-in-law
Frank Fearnley were killed in World War I
On Tuesday, 20th November 1838, as Mr Barker of the King's Arms, Halifax, and late of Swan Bank Colliery, was proceeding
down Godley Lane to Leeds, accompanied by several friends in a car,
the horse took fright and the party was overturned.
Mr Barker, we are sorry to learn, received such injury to his
legs, as may render amputation necessary to preserve his life
Emily, of Chapel Street, Luddenden, was the daughter of
William Murgatroyd
Elizabeth was born in St Nicholas, Gloucester
Eliza was born in Leeds
Neighbour Henry Hubbard was also born in West Bilney, Norfolk
Sarah Ann was born in Bacup, the daughter of Thomas Mitchell
Annie spinster of Ann Street, Halifax, was born in Morecambe,
Lancashire, the daughter of William Siddle, cattle foreman
Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas Townshend Thomas
Alice [b 11th January 1899] came from Beanhole Head, and was
the daughter of William Greenwood, farmer at Beanhole Farm.
conspicuous gallantry and devotion
Jessy was born in Halifax
Betty was born in Halifax
Alice was the daughter of Peter Ormerod
Sarah Ann was born in Walsden, daughter of Thomas
Jackson [1827-1911]
Mary Hannah was the daughter of George Day, mechanic.