The entries for people & families with the surname Clegg are gathered together in this SideTrack.
This Page does not include people with other forms of the surname.
The individuals listed are not necessarily related to each other.
He served in the Navy.
When he returned to the district after his travels, he is said to
have named
the inn Portsmouth,
a local milking-house Whitehaven,
and
the local joiner's-house Chatham
Heywood comments that there are other curates at this time
Of Clegg, Heywood writes
Born in Mytholmroyd.
He was
a shopkeeper /
assisting in the family drapery business [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the Manchester Regiment.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd,
and in the book Royd Regeneration.
His brother George Harold also died in the War
She committed suicide in Catholes Dam 29th June 1883
In [Q3] 1891, he married Martha Ann Fielding [18??-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
He was
a member of Halifax Swimming Club & water polo team /
employed by J. E. Howarth, cloth merchants of Lister Lane, Halifax.
On 26th December 1911, he married Lois Winifred Hirst [1883-1951] at All Souls' Church, Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 16 Corporation Street, Halifax.
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
[1916], then
served as a Lance Corporal
with the 20th Battalion
Durham Light Infantry
- formerly with the West Riding Regiment.
He died 11th April 1918.
He was buried at the Mazargues War Cemetery, Marseilles, France [III A 15].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
His brother Harry also died in the War;
both died within 24 hours of each other in France
Son of William Clegg.
Born in Heptonstall.
He was
an assistant greengrocer /
a hay & straw merchant [1911].
In [Q2] 1908, he married Alice Maude in Todmorden.
Children:
The family lived at
Barker Thomas died 27th June 1961.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £9,785 17/10d.
Probate was granted to
his widow Alice
and
daughters Alice Margaret Garwood & Nancy Grace Clegg.
He was buried at Heptonstall Church
During World War I,
he served as an Able Seaman
with the Royal Navy.
aboard the destroyer HMS Warwick.
He died 20th February 1944 (aged 21)
when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-413 and
sank in the Bristol Channel
with the loss of 67 of her crew of 160.
He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [86 1],
and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He was
a mill hand twister cotton [1871] /
a cotton twiner [1881, 1891, 1901] /
a cotton doubler twiner [1911]
In 1870, he married (1) Alice Sutcliffe [1850-1905] in Halifax.
Children:
Alice died in Todmorden [1905] (aged 55).
In 1907, he married (2) Hannah Bland [1851-19??] in Bradford.
The family lived at
Members of the family were buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale
Born in Soyland.
She never married.
She died in St Luke's Hospital, Halifax [28th April 1938].
Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £2,358 15/10d
to her youngest brother Herbert
He was a horse dealer & farmer [1896].
In [Q1] 1896, he married Ada Charlotte Clarke [1870-1937] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Partner in Hollingrake & Clegg Limited.
He and Abraham Hollingrake worked at Oats Royd Mills, Luddenden,
and left to establish their own business in 1868.
He was a Town Councillor and a member of the Chamber of
Commerce
He was
a worsted spinner /
a philanthropist.
He married Sarah
The family lived at
Members of the family are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895
During World War II,
he enlisted [September 1939], and
served as a Gunner
with the Royal Artillery.
He was killed in action at the Battle of France [June 1940] (aged 20).
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
Born in Mytholmroyd [28th Aug 1895].
He was a draper [1914].
During World War I,
he served as a Rifleman
with the 16th Battalion
King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He died at the Royal Albert Hospital, Woolwich [21st April 1915] (aged 19).
He was buried in the Greenwich Cemetery, Greenwich.
He is remembered on the Screen Wall at Greenwich [3 C A 86],
on a memorial in
Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and
Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd,
on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd,
and in the book Royd Regeneration.
His brother Albert Edward also died in the War
He was a draper [1886].
In 1886, he married Sarah Jane Robinson [1863-1910] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Mytholmroyd.
The family lived at 32 Burnley Road, Mytholmroyd [1911, 1915].
Sons Albert Edward & George Harold died in World War I
George Henry died at his home at Springfield, 33 Caldene
Avenue, Mytholmroyd [10th February 1945].
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £1,740 8/3d.
Probate was granted to daughter Edith Mabel.
Members of the family were buried at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial
He was a mechanic/fitter [1871].
In 1860, he married Mary, daughter of David Wilkinson.
Children:
The family lived at Ardwick, Manchester [1871]
Born in Halifax.
On 17th October 1916, he married Edith Annie Roberts [1881-19??] at St John's Church, Bradshaw.
They lived at Blackpool.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the Grenadier Guards.
He died 10th April 1918 (aged 35).
He was buried at the Bois-Guillaume Communal Cemetery Extension, France [C 22A],
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.
His brother Arthur also died in the War;
both died within 24 hours of each other in France.
Probate records show that Arthur left effects valued at £310 5/7d.
Administration was granted to Edith Annie.
In [Q3] 1921, Edith Annie married Geoffrey Lloyd [1876-1924] in Halifax.
Harry's estate was left un-administrated by his widow until
29th September 1936
He lived at 81 Gibbet Street, Halifax.
He was
educated at Holy Trinity School /
employed by a firm in Ripon.
During World War II,
he enlisted [1941], and
served as a Trooper
with the 15th/19th Battalion
Hussars.
He was killed in action in north-west Europe [18th October 1944] (aged 21).
He was buried at the Venray War Cemetery, Netherlands [II E 1].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He married Unknown.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 4th Battalion
North Staffordshire Regiment.
He died at No.8 General Hospital, Rouen [10th April 1918] (aged 35).
He was buried at the Bois-Guillaume Communal Cemetery Extension, France [C 22A].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on Bradshaw War Memorial
Born in Halifax.
In [Q2] 1916, he married Gwendoline Beatrice Jane Pitt
in Bristol.
They lived at 26 Meadow Street, Avonmouth.
During World War I,
he served as an Able Seaman
with the Mercantile Marines
aboard the Cargo Ship SS Glenfruin.
He was lost [26th January 1918] (aged 21)
when his ship was sunk in the Irish Sea by German Submarine
U-103,
with the loss of all of her crew of 32.
He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London,
and on the Memorial at Sowerby Bridge Baptist Church
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
He was
a member of the choir of Christ Church, Pellon /
an overlooker at Smith, Bulmer & Company Limited.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers).
He was hit in the back by shell fragments whilst on a working party.
He died of wounds on the way to the dressing station [9th April 1918] (aged 19).
He was buried at the Agny Military Cemetery, France [H 3].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Pellon
He was
butcher at Westgate, Elland [1871, 1881, 1891] /
butcher & inn keeper at the Wheat Sheaf, Elland [1899, 1901] /
licensed victualler at the Wheat Sheaf, Elland [1905, 1911, 1917, 1918].
The pub was popularly known as the Three Bonnie Lasses on
account of Clegg's wife and daughters.
On 9th February 1867, he married Elizabeth Iredale [1842-1920] at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
Living with them [in 1891] was boarder Henry Hinchliffe [aged
17] (apprentice butcher), and cousin Isabel Jordan [aged 21]
(pupil teacher).
Living with them in 1901 was boarder Richard D. Walker [aged
21] (cashier's clerk).
James died in 1918.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £496 2/10d
Probate was granted to his widow Elizabeth.
After his death, son William took over at the Wheat
Sheaf
Born in Ripponden,
On 26th December 1896, he married Maria Thomas [1875-1942] in
Sowerby.
Children:
The children were all born in Sowerby
He and his family were ropemakers trading as Martha, Sarah & J. Clegg.
He married Martha Brook [1798-1867].
Children:
Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone
Children:
Son of Wesley Clegg.
Born in Mytholmroyd.
He married Annie.
They lived at Mytholmroyd.
During World War II,
he served as a Gunner
with the Royal Artillery
56 Medium Regiment.
He died 29th January 1943 (aged 35).
He was buried at the Cromer No.2 Burial Ground, Norfolk [D 33].
He is remembered on a memorial in St John in the Wilderness, Cragg Vale,
and in the book Royd Regeneration
During World War II,
he served as an Ordinary Seaman
with the Merchant Navy
aboard SS Ocean Courage.
He was lost [15th January 1943] (aged 18)
when his ship was torpedoed in the Atlantic by German Submarine
U-182,
with the loss of 52 of her crew of 58.
He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London [75]
He had been unwell for 3 months before his death and went to
Blackpool.
His father went to fetch him home, but when they were at the railway
station Rev Clegg ran off along the railway line, jumped into the sea.
He swam out for over a mile, took off his boots, waistcoat and collar
and disappeared.
A verdict of suicide was recorded
Born in Millwood, Todmorden.
He was a cotton weaver [1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/6th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 21st August 1917 (aged 21).
He was buried at the Favreuil British Cemetery, France [I D 21].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
Recorded on 9th July 1900, when
£78 18/10d was raised in his benefit in Todmorden
He was a self employed rope, twine and cotton band maker at Sandhome
Rope Walk Todmorden – see Martha, Sarah & J. Clegg.
He married Susannah, daughter of Thomas Law.
Children:
The family lived at
He was a wool & waste warehouseman [1891].
In [Q1] 1880, he married Mary Sutcliffe [1859-1936] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 16 Corporation Street, Halifax [1891].
Sons Arthur & Harry died in World War I
Both died within 24 hours of each other in France
In 1872, he married Ann, daughter of James Firth, in Halifax.
He died on 21st January 1896.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £344.
After his death, Ann took over at the Sun Inn
and then married Fred Firth
He took over the business of J. & R. R. Thomas.
In 1892, he was at 27 Silver Street, Halifax.
On 2nd July 1900, he was one of the jurors sworn on the Grand Jury at
the Midsummer Quarter Sessions for the West Riding at the Bradford
Court House
He was
educated at Holy Trinity School /
employed by Fleming, Birkby & Goodall Limited.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 8th Battalion
King's Own Scottish Borderers.
He died 3rd May 1917 (aged 21).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [6],
on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax
He was
educated at St Augustine's School, Holy Trinity School & Heath Grammar School /
a Nutter Scholar /
a member of Halifax Model Aero Club /
an apprentice chemist at Dean Clough Mills.
During World War II,
he enlisted
with the Royal Engineers
[March 1940], then
served as a Flight Sergeant
with 38 Squadron
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He was killed in the Middle East [2nd April 1943] (aged 23).
He was buried at the Benghazi War Cemetery, Libya [3 B 26].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at Saint Augustine's Church, Pellon,
and on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates
See
Rev Richard Clegg's Charity and
Peter Ormerod
Landlord of the Lane Ends, Wheatley [1871]
Born in Wheatley.
He was
a member of Christ Church, Pellon /
a butcher with Horner's of Market Street, Halifax.
He lived at 12 Bath Place, Woodside, Halifax.
During World War I,
he enlisted [August 1916], and
served as a Private
with the 1st Battalion
Grenadier Guards.
He was killed in action [13th October 1918] (aged 21).
His platoon was cut off, and it was originally thought that he had
been taken a POW.
He was buried at the St. Vaast Communal Cemetery Extension, France [C 2].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Halifax Butchers' Association
His son served in the Navy and gave names to several
local features, including
Portsmouth,
Whitehaven,
and
Chatham
He was an engineer [1864].
In 1864, he married Mary Hollas in Halifax.
Children:
The couple died in Stainland:
Thomas [18th December 1904];
Mary [] (aged 1915)
He was a cotton weaver [1911].
On 5th February 1896, he married Ruth Leek [1877-19??]
at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.
She was a cotton weaver [1911]
Children:
The family lived at
He was
a piecer of cotton [1891] /
a cotton twiner piecer [1901] /
a cotton doubler piecer [1911] /
employed at Hinchliffe & Hinchliffe & Company Limited, Cragg Vale /
a member of Cragg Vale Cricket Club.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 9th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 7th July 1916.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B],
on a memorial in St John in the Wilderness, Cragg Vale,
on a memorial in
Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and
Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd,
and in the book Royd Regeneration
In 1904, he was one of the first people to be granted a motor cycle registration and a motor cycle drivers' licence
He was
In [Q4] 1902, he married Lily Hargreaves [18??-19??] in Todmorden.
Children:
He married Sarah Clegg [1803-1884].
Children:
He introduced the concept of room and power whereby tenants rented
space in his Todmorden mill and used his steam power to operate
their own looms
He married Nanny [1817-1892].
Children:
He died 3rd October 1874.
After his death, Nanny took over at the Bull & Dog
[1881, 1891].
Members of the family were buried at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland
He was
a greengrocer [1881] /
a greengrocer/hay & straw dealer[1901].
He married Sarah [1848-1???].
Children:
The family lived at
Born in Elland.
He was a labourer (gas works) [1911].
After his father's death [1918], William took over at the
Wheat Sheaf, Elland [1918, 1923].
In [Q3] 1906, he married Annie Stephens [1874-19??]
in Ormskirk.
Children:
William died 19th February 1963.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £790 17/10d.
Probate was granted to
son James William
and
Betty Jowett (spinster)
but they have proved so bad that they are not worth naming ... they
are without a minister, going to worship at Halifax, or coming to
hear me [1681]
one told me of the sad passage of Mr Clegge, preacher at Chapel Le
Brears, that he is a constant frequenter of the ale house close by
him, that a month ago, May 28th 1682, having done his service at
chapel in the forenoon, at noon some company fell a drinking, and he
was sadly drunk, yet he would needs go into the chapel and was helped
with much ado into the pulpit.
He spoke blasphemy, saying we have a merciless god.
Another time, being drunk, he fell in snow and had been lost but for
help.
The vicar saith not a word against this man, and it is vain to inform
against him
The Commonwealth War Grave Commission Website has an entry for
an Albert Clegg who served as a Private
with the 19th Battalion
Manchester Regiment
and died 1st July 1916, and is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial
[13A & 14C]
a respectable young woman of Barker-street, Lineholme
Alice was the daughter of James Maude
the organ refused to be humbugged any longer
Hannah was born in Bradford
Ada Charlotte was born in Gainsborough
Sarah Jane was born in Mytholmroyd
Maria was born in Halifax
Martha was the daughter of Hannah [1767-1856] and Mr
Brook
Jane was the daughter of Henry Richardson
Mary was born in Halifax
Mary was the daughter of Joseph Hollas
Ruth was born in Todmorden.
Sarah was born in Stansfield
Annie was born in Tamworth, Staffordshire
Henry de Clegg is recorded at Sowerby in 1309
There are over 60 entries on
the Calderdale Companion
for people with the surname Clegg,
as discussed in this SideTrack.
This count does not include other forms of the surname.
Unattached BMDs for Clegg:
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