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He married Sarah [1829-19??].
Children:
The family lived at 4 The Wells, Warley [1901].
Sarah was widowed by 1901
He married Unknown.
Children:
He lived at The Poplars, Rastrick.
The family later moved to Uxbridge Road, London
He was an iron borer [1895].
On 9th November 1895, he married Ada Kershaw [1872-1958] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 17 Osborne Place, Hebden Bridge
In [Q3] 1868, he married Mercy Cowling [1844-1919] in Halifax
Children:
Albert died 6th February 1926 (aged 83).
Mercy died 30th August 1919 (aged 75).
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 1466]
He was
a carter of Painter's Court, Halifax [1893] /
a greengrocer [1895].
In [Q1] 1893, he married Sarah Fox [1872-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at 4 Blackledge, Halifax [1893, 1895].
Alexander died in 1898 (aged 29).
In [Q3] 1900, Sarah married William Dawson.
Sons Arthur & Walter died in World War I
He was
licensed victualler at the Talbot Hotel [1891];
licensed victualler at the Grand View, Lee Mount [1901];
landlord of the Duke William, Halifax [1905].
In 1890, he married Ellen Lovelace [1862-1932] in Bradford.
Children:
Born in Warley.
He was
a woolsorter [1871] /
a woolstapler [1891, 1898].
On 23rd March 1876, he married Betsy Simpson [1849-1908] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
On 7th May 1898, he was one of a group of people from Sowerby Bridge Constitutional Club visiting John Stansfeld seeking to
buy land for the Club premises.
As they were posing for a photograph, Alfred stumbled and fell
headlong down a wall, and was seriously injured.
He died at 7:00 pm the following day, having broken his back.
He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
[10th May 1898]
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £4,369 12/9d.
Probate was granted to
his widow Betsy,
John William Hopkinson (cashier),
and
Thomas Holy (book keeper).
He married Unknown.
They lived at Bank Top, Southowram.
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment),
and
served as a Private
with the 32nd Battalion
Royal Fusiliers.
He was killed at Ypres [1st August 1917] (aged 30).
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium,
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on Southowram War Memorial,
on the Memorial at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram,
in St Anne's Churchyard,
on the Memorial at Sion Branch Congregational Sunday School, Bank Top,
and (possibly) on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial
Born in Halifax.
Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [1893].
He was
a member of the Mytholmroyd Church Lads' Brigade /
a maker-up in warehouse (cotton spinning) [1911] /
a warehouseman with D. J. Crossley & Sons.
He lived with his mother and stepfather at Royal Fold, Mytholmroyd.
During World War I,
he served as a Lance Corporal
with the 16th Battalion
King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He and his brother Walter were in the same regiment.
On 4th November 1916, they were having a meal together when a shell
hit.
Arthur died 12th December 1916.
Walter died 14th December 1916.
He was buried at Combles Communal Cemetery Extension, France [II G 13].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial,
(possibly) on the Memorial at Saint Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd,
(possibly) on the Memorial at Mytholmroyd Church Lads' Brigade,
and in the book Royd Regeneration.
See
Arthur Hindle Carter Whiteley
Born in Elland.
He was a butcher
On 4th August 1886, he married Ellen Amelia Sheldon [1863-1949] at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at 47 Albert Street, Elland [1911]
Baptised at South Parade Methodist Chapel, Halifax [11th December
1802].
He ran a school at Upper Kirkgate, Halifax [around 1830]
and at Church Street [around 1850].
In 1841, he was incarcerated as a debtor in York Castle.
He was a rent agent and debt collector [1861].
In 1822, he married Sarah Frankland in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
He committed suicide by cutting his own throat.
The North Wales Chronicle and The Leicester Chronicle
[20th July 1861] reported
He was
a postman [1911] /
landlord of the Blue Barrel, Elland [1933-1936].
He produced and bottled ginger beer at the Blue Barrel.
On 2nd September 1922, he married Gertrude Jagger [1892-1978]
at the Temperance Methodist Chapel, Elland
Charles Edward died 8th June 1936.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £602 7/4d.
Administration was granted to his widow Gertrude.
After his death, Gertrude took over at Blue Barrel
[1936-1941]
Born in Halifax.
He was
a stuff and worsted manufacturer of Lightcliffe /
a worsted manufacturer [1845] /
a partner in the Halifax Commercial Banking Company.
He married Mary.
Children:
The children were baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.
The family lived at Giles House, Hove Edge [1845, 1851]
Born in Halifax.
He was
an electrical engineer of 6 Coach Fold, Haley Hill [1893] /
an electrical scientific instrument maker [1901].
He married Ada Spencer [1873-19??] at All Souls' Church, Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Daniel died in Halifax [1905] (aged 35).
In 1913, Ada married (2) James A. Midgley [1878-19??] at St George's Church, Lee Mount.
Educated at New College Oxford.
He was Usher at Heath Grammar School [1859]
Born in Southowram.
He was
a flag facer of Southowram [1879] /
a stone dresser [1881] /
a flag facer [1891] /
a quarryman [1895] /
a flag facer quarry [1901].
On 11th October 1879, he married (1) Harriet Ann Womersley at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The children were born in Southowram.
Harriet Ann died in (or shortly after) childbirth
[14th February 1894] (aged 33)
On 21st September 1895, he married (2) Martha Rushton [1854-1???] at St Anne's Church, Southowram.
They had no children.
The family lived at
Edward died in Halifax [25th October 1903] (aged 45).
Martha died 17th January 1922
Edward, Martha & Harriet Ann were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram
[F 7]
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 near Martinpuich [28th August 1918].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd Battalion
Coldstream Guards.
He died 3rd August 1917 (aged 19).
He was buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium [II I 32].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 13th Battalion
York & Lancaster Regiment.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Standeven Roll of Honour
George died 18th June 1872 (aged 62).
He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
alongside Joseph Carter & family
In [Q4] 1890, he married Emma Taylor [18??-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at Old Hall, Sowerby.
Members of the family were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
He went on to establish the Ajax Machine Tool Company which
produced the Ada washing machine
He lived at 1 Chatham Street, Halifax.
During World War I,
he was called-up [August 1914], and
served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was reported missing and assumed to have died at the Battle of Lys [13th April 1918] (aged 21).
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He lived at 11 Woodlands Mount, Boothtown.
During World War II,
he enlisted [1939], and
served as a Sergeant
with 51 Squadron
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
bomber crew.
He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [41],
and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He died 2nd March 1941 (aged 21).
Son of Daniel Carter.
Born in Halifax [Q4 1894].
He was
educated at Trinity School & Heath Grammar School /
a bellringer at All Souls' Church, Halifax /
a Sunday School teacher at All Souls' Church, Halifax /
a junior clerk for worsted manufacturer [1911] /
employed in the office at Ladyship Mills.
He was engaged to Miss Muriel Simpson, 65 York Crescent,
Halifax.
During World War I,
he enlisted in the
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
[3rd September 1914], and
served as a Private
with the 10th Battalion
York & Lancaster Regiment.
He was killed in action [12th August 1917] (aged 22).
He was buried at Voormezelle Enclosure No.3, Belgium [XV B 5].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax,
on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School,
and on the Memorial at All Souls' Church, Halifax
He also worked part-time as a gardener for Dr Ely Wilkinson Crossley at Dean House, Mill Bank
In 1891, he married Ruth Culpin [1866-1923] from Stamford,
Rutland in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Ruth and Greenwood both died at Lord Street.
Probate records show that Ruth left effects valued at £742 17/-.
Probate records show that Greenwood left effects valued at £1,235
He died in World War I.
He is remembered on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited
He served in World War I.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on Southowram War Memorial
He lived at 8 Craven Terrace, Halifax [1905]
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 3rd September 1916.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets,
on the Memorial at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram,
and (possibly) on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd Battalion
Lincolnshire Regiment.
He died 21st March 1918.
He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [23 & 24],
on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial
He was
a clicker (boot trade) [1911] /
a carpet finisher [1913] /
employed in the carpet finishing department of Crossley's Carpets.
He lived at 23 Pinnar Lane, Southowram [1913].
He enlisted [23rd April 1913].
During World War I,
he was embodied [5th August 1914], and
served as a Private
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He landed in France [15th April 1915].
He was admitted to hospital (with trench foot) [20th November 1915];
admitted to hospital (with rheumatism and myalgia) [18th December
1915].
He was posted as missing [3rd September 1915], and assumed dead [30th
May 1917].
He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [I C 8].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He was
an electrical engineer [1901] /
an instrument maker (electrical engineers) [1911].
In 1892, he married Mary Louise Haigh [1871-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them in 1911 was widowed father-in-law George
Haigh [b 1839] (accountant) who was born in Marylebone, Middlesex
He married Unknown.
Children:
He married Fanny [1794-18??].
Children:
Living with them [in 1861] was granddaughter Elizabeth
Thornton [aged 19] (weaver)
He was Curate-in-charge at St John's Mission Church, Hebden Bridge
[1896].
He lived at
Sandygate, Hebden Bridge [1905].
He left in 1906 to become Curate at Heckmondwike.
He was Vicar of St John the Divine, Thorpe [1915].
He resigned in 1921 due to ill-health.
He died at Thorpe, Norfolk [25th November 1921]
Born in Mytholmroyd [7th February 1896].
He worked as an engineer for J. Pickles & Son at Royd Iron Works, Hebden Bridge [1915].
He lived at 17 Osborne Place, Hebden Bridge [1915].
During World War I,
he enlisted in Halifax [4th May 1915]
with the Royal Fusiliers.
He went to France [27th December 1915].
He was transferred to the
11th Battalion
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
[May 1916].
He was wounded and returned to England [July 1916], returning to
France [June 1917].
He was shot in the head at Hollebeke [5th August 1917] and was taken
prisoner at Kortryk (Courtrai).
He died of wounds in a Prussian Field Hospital [12th August 1917].
He was buried by the German field soldiers.
Details of his death & burial place were reported by the German Staff
Surgeon Major.
He was buried at Kortrijk (St. Jan) Communal Cemetery, Belgium [C 3].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge Methodist Church
In [Q2] 1910, he married Polly Metcalfe in Halifax.
They lived at 14 Chapel Lane, Southowram.
During World War I,
he served as a Lance Sergeant
with the 2nd/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 3rd May 1917 (aged 34).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [6],
on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on Southowram War Memorial,
on the Memorial at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram,
and (possibly) on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial
He was an engineer [1817].
On 15th October 1817, he married Mary Ratcliffe at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The children were baptised at Halifax Parish Church.
James had an illegitimate daughter with Betty
Dilworth: Ellen, born 9th October 1820 and baptised at
Illingworth Church
He was
a slubber (woollen) [1851] /
a beerhouse keeper at the White Lion, Elland [1860].
On 31st March 1839, he married Martha Smith [1820-1886] in Huddersfield.
Children:
The family lived at East Gate, Elland [1851].
Living with them [in 1851] were his siblings Jeremiah [b 1828]
& Hannah [b 1833].
In October 1860, he was standing on a 3-legged stool in his
brewhouse, pouring hot liquor into a pan.
The stool slipped and he fell backwards into a tub full of boiling
water and was fatally scalded.
He had to wait some time before help came, portions of flesh peeling
off his body.
He lingered a few hours and then died there
In 1884, he married Annis Ingham [1860-1942] from Skircoat.
Children:
He was landlord of the Sun Inn, Rastrick [1902, 1911, 1917].
In [Q1] 1898, he married Mary Ann Murgatroyd [1875-19??] in
Halifax.
They had no children.
Living with them in 1911 was Mary Ann's widowed
mother, Hannah Murgatroyd [b 1852]
Son of Gertrude & John Carter of 8 Thrum Hall Lane,
Halifax.
He was
educated at Crossley & Porter School & Leeds University /
captain of cricket at the school /
a member of the Old Crossleians RUFC.
During World War II,
he enlisted [1940], and
served as a Lieutenant
with the Royal Engineers.
He was killed in action in France [23rd August 1944] (aged 26).
He was buried at St. Desir War Cemetery, France [V F 3].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax
Born in Greetland.
He moved to Lightcliffe.
In 1793, he married Elizabeth Sykes.
Children:
He married Agnes Nyberg
Born in Halifax.
During World War I,
she served with the VAD at Spring Hall Hospital, Halifax, at Ripon
and with the French Red Cross.
Whilst she was working at the French Army Hospital at Salies du Salat
in the Pyrenees, she met Médicin Auxiliare Gérard
Joseph Henri Etienne Grégoire of the French RAMC, who was
a patient following an accident.
On 12th September 1918, the couple married at St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street.
The couple spent their honeymoon in the Pyrenees before going to
their home in Toulouse
Born in Warley.
He was a labourer for oilcloth maker [1911].
In 1900, he married Martha Hannah Turner in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 11 Causeway Head, Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge
[1911]
In [Q4] 1933, he married Edna Rawlins in Halifax.
They lived at Hove Edge, Brighouse.
During World War II,
he served as a Sergeant
with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 29th May 1944 (aged 33).
He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery
[E C 763]
Born in Elland.
He was
assisting in his father's wine and spirit merchant business [1911] /
a wine & spirit merchant and proprietor of the Blue Barrel Inn, Elland [1914-1917, 1919-1933] /
landlord of the Savile Arms, Elland [1934-1936].
On 6th May 1912, he married Edna Holden [1893-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Edna took over at the Blue Barrel [1918-1919];
Joe Edward returned to the Blue Barrel [1919-1933].
They lived at Exley Lea, Exley Lane [1932].
He applied for bankruptcy [1932], but this was annulled [1933]
He married Ellen [1772-1864].
Children:
In 1787, he gave one guinea towards the bells at Halifax Parish Church
In September 1841, he was declared bankrupt
Born in Lightcliffe.
He was
educated at Cambridge /
Curate at Aberford [1825-1831] /
Master of Wakefield Grammar School /
Vicar of Saxton, near Wakefield
Born in Longwood.
He was
a ½-timer in a woollen mill [1851] /
landlord of the Rock Tavern, Upper Edge, Elland [1891-1895]
He was a stone delver.
On 10th May 1880, he married Emily Womersley in Halifax
(in a double wedding with her sister Susannah & Charles Fox).
Children:
John died at 95 Bolton Brow [3rd February 1909].
Emily died at 7 Northgate, Elland [11th July 1925].
The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram
[F 31]
Born in Sowerby.
He was
a cotton twiner of New Delight, Sowerby [1888] /
a railway labourer [1891] /
a road labourer Urban District Council [1901, 1911]
In 1888, he married Mary Foster [1871-1???] at Halifax Parish
Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Born in Northallerton, Yorkshire.
He was
a butcher of Borrowby [1853] /
a butcher [1861, 1871].
In 1853, he married Sarah Fryer, at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
John died 16th March 1875.
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at under £600.
His will was proved by his widow Sarah, and his
son Thomas.
After his death, Sarah took over as a butcher at was at 6
Commercial Street, Brighouse [1881].
She was a retired butcher [1891].
Sarah died 3rd February 1895.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £164.
Probate was granted to
William Carter (butcher) and Margaret Carter (spinster)
In 1860, he married Elizabeth Greenwood.
Children:
Born in Sowerby [August 1891].
He was
educated at Triangle School & Rishworth School /
a clerk with the West Yorkshire Bank / Lloyds Bank at Brighouse & at Leeds.
He lived at 1 Brockwell Gate, Triangle.
During World War I,
he enlisted at Carlton Barracks, Leeds [5th September 1915], and
served as a 2nd Lieutenant
with the 7th Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He was injured on the Somme.
He was repatriated for hospital treatment and returned to the Front
[29th July 1917], and joined the front line on the 8th October.
He died at Passchendaele during the first day of the Battle of
Poelcappelle
[9th October 1917].
He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [42-47 & 162],
on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on Lloyds Bank War Memorial,
on the World War I Memorial in Sowerby Church,
on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby,
on the Memorial at Rishworth School,
on a memorial erected by his parents in the churchyard of St Peter's,
Sowerby,
and on the family grave at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
[N 1061]
On 28th February 1897, he married Martha Hindle at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
In 1908, Martha married Robert Whiteley
See
Henry Tankard
He married Unknown.
During World War I,
he served as a Driver
with the Army Service Corps
attached to
176th Tunnelling Company
Royal Engineers.
He was killed in action [3rd May 1918].
He was buried at La Targette British Cemetery, Neuville-St. Vaast, France [I K 14].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He was
a tea dealer [1851] /
a woollen manufacturer [1861] /
a woolstapler [1871].
On 21st September 1843, he married Mary Clay [1810-1873] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Mary died 22nd June 1873 (aged 62).
Joseph died 26th January 1892 (aged 74).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £7,129 3/2d.
Probate was granted to
Joseph Greenwood (woollen manufacturer)
and
James Clay Horsfall.
Members of the family were buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby
alongside George Carter
He died 5th October 1915 (aged 70).
He was buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones
[9th October 1915]
Born in Elland.
He was
a spirit merchant [1881, 1891] /
a wine and spirit merchant [1894, 1901, 1905, 1911].
He owned much property in Elland, including
the Blue Barrel Inn, Elland [1894-1914, 1917-1918],
the George & Dragon, Elland,
the Sun Inn, Rastrick,
houses in Casson Place, Elland,
and
Melrose Villa, Victoria Road, Elland [which he built 1890s]
On 10th March 1873, he married (1) Sophia Tate at Halifax Parish Church.
Sophia died in 1885.
On 23rd February 1887, he married (2) Harriet Ann Royston [1854-1911]
in the Isle of Man.
Children:
In [Q4] 1914, he married (3) Martha Jane in Halifax.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was boarder Fred Metcalfe [aged 21]
(bar man).
Living with them in 1911 was visitor Edna Holden [aged 28]
(shop assistant).
He died 21st May 1918.
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £6,736
Born in Halifax.
He was
a wire drawer of Mount Tabor [1894] /
a thick wire drawer [1901] /
a wire drawer [1911].
In 1894, he married Anne Shaw [1871-1???] at Christ Church, Pellon.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1901] were sister-in-law Mary Elizabeth
Shaw [b 1866] (worsted coating weaver), &
brother-in-law William Shaw [b 1871] (wool comber)
Born in Rishworth.
He was
a member of Rishworth Congregational Church /
employed by S. Dugdale Son & Company.
During World War II,
he served as a Trooper
with the 5th Battalion
Royal Tank Regiment,
R. A. C.
He died 11th June 1944 (aged 23).
He was buried at Hottot-Les-Bagues War Cemetery, France [III J 3].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Rishworth Independent Church
Born in Halifax.
He was
a member of Pellon Baptist Church /
an engineer's apprentice (machine tool maker) [1911] /
employed at Mrs Brooke's, pawnbroker, at Charlestown Road, Halifax.
He lived with his parents at 2 Charlesworth Grove, Pellon.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/4th Battalion
West Riding Regiment.
He went to France [January 1916].
He was reported missing [3rd May 1917].
He survived the war, and was demobbed in April 1919
In May 1986, he shot his wife Pam dead, and then shot himself
at their home in Bradshaw.
At the time of his death, he was British speedway champion
He lived at Melrose Terrace, Elland [1905]
In 1935, he gave a Chancel Screen to Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
in memory of his parents
Samuel Utley was a pupil of his [1854-1857]
He was
a cricketer for his school /
secretary of the Mytholmroyd Cricket Club /
a warehouseman.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/7th Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 29th March 1918 (aged 28).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [4],
on the Memorial at Saint Michael's Church Institute, Mytholmroyd,
on the Memorial at Mytholmroyd Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School,
on a memorial in
Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and
Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd,
and in the book Royd Regeneration
Born in Halifax.
He was a stocks/shares broker [1901].
In [Q2] 1889, he married Louisa Scott in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [1895].
He was
a member of St Michael's Church School, Mytholmroyd /
a member of the Mytholmroyd Church Lads' Brigade /
attending condensing engines (cotton spinning) [1911] /
a weaver of Royal Fold, Mytholmroyd [1913].
In 1913, he married Emily Riley [1894-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at Sunny Side, Mytholmroyd.
During World War I,
he enlisted in
Royal Scots,
but was transferred and
served as a Lance Corporal
with the 16th Battalion
King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He and his brother Arthur were in the same regiment.
On 4th November 1916, they were having a meal together when a shell
hit.
Arthur died 12th December 1916.
Walter died 14th December 1916.
He was buried at London Cemetery & Extension, Longueval, France [3 F 22].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd,
on the Memorial at Mytholmroyd Church Lads' Brigade,
on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd,
in the book Royd Regeneration,
and on the Memorial at Mytholmroyd Church Lads' Brigade.
His brother Arthur also died in the War.
Arthur saw him killed, and wrote to Emily telling her
of Walter's death.
Emily married Mr Whitaker.
They lived at 1 Water House Cottage, Birch Road, Wardle, Rochdale
He was buried at Christ Church, Pellon
Ada was born in Mytholmroyd
Sarah, of Painter's Court, Halifax, was the daughter
of Matthew Fox, tinner
Ellen was born in Fakenham, Suffolk
Betsy, of Norland, was the daughter of contractor John
Simpson
Ellen was born in Leeds
The unfortunate man was driven to distraction by the conduct of one
of his clerks who is in custody for forgery
Mary was born in Kent
Ada, of 29 Range Bank, Halifax, was born in Bury, Lancashire,
the daughter of Edward Spencer, mechanic
James Albert, a wood sawyer of 25 Illingworth Road, Holmfield,
Illingworth, was the son of Lewis Midgley, overlooker
Harriet Ann, of Southowram, was the daughter of Luke Womersley
Martha, of New Street, Southowram, was the daughter
of Jeremiah Rushton, labourer
Mary Louise was born in Acton, Middlesex
Mary came from Ovenden
He was the son of G´néral Léon
Grégoire, a general commander in the First French Army and
an officer of the Légion d'Honneur
Emily was born in Southowram, the daughter of Edward Womersley
Mary, of Soyland, was born in Barkisland, the daughter
of Joseph Foster, mason
Sarah, of Rastrick, was the daughter of manufacturer Thomas Fryer
Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas Greenwood
Martha was born in Hipperholme, the daughter of Joshua Hindle
Mary was born in Warley
Sophia was the daughter of Christopher Tate
Harriet Ann was born in Lindley
Martha Jane was the widow of Luke Lumb
Anne, of Mount Tabor, was born in Halifax, the daughter of
George Shaw
Louisa was the daughter of David Scott
Emily, of Sunny Bank, Mytholmroyd, was the daughter of John
Riley, labourer