The entries for people & families with the surname Normanton are gathered together in this SideTrack.
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Ann – of Borough Market, Brighouse – died 15th October 1931.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £207 14/10d.
Probate was granted to
Mrs Nellie Brooke (widow) and Alice (wife of Ernest
Sharp)
Partner in J. Normanton & Sons [1905]
Son of Mark Normanton, delver.
Born in Southowram.
He was
a delver of Southowram [1872] /
a flag facer (stone dresser) [1881].
In 1872, he married Caroline Brook at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The children were born in Southowram.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1881] were Caroline's
parents: Mary & John Brook.
David died in 1887 (aged 36).
Living with the widowed Caroline [in 1901, 1911] was
granddaughter Ethel Normanton [b 1899] (a bobbin setter in
worsted mill [1911]).
Caroline died in 1915 (aged 64).
The couple were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram
[M 11]:
David [13th August 1887];
Caroline [16th April 1915]
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £385.
Probate was granted to
Ethel Normanton (spinster)
He was employed by W. & R. K. Lee Limited.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 7th Battalion
East Yorkshire Regiment.
He was killed in action [13th May 1917] (aged 29).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial [4 & 5],
on the W. & R. K. Lee Limited Roll of Honour,
and on the family grave at Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland
In March 1890, he was declared bankrupt
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st Battalion
Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment.
He died 23rd March 1918.
He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial [52-54],
and on the World War I Memorial in Sowerby Church
He married Betty [1802-1???].
Children:
He was
a woollen rag merchant [1861] /
a woollen manufacturer [1871] /
a partner in J. Speak & Company /
a partner in Speak & Normanton [until 1877] /
a woolstapler & shoddy manufacturer employing 12 hands [1881] /
a woolstapler & shoddy manufacturer [1891] /
a founder member, then Master, of the De Warren [No 1302] Masonic Lodge.
In [Q2] 1865, he married Catherine [1830-1886] in Leyburn.
They lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was adopted son George Normanton, adopted daughter Margaret Dodsworth [b
1864], and niece Catherine Dodsworth [b 1871].
Living with them in 1881 was nephew George Normanton,
and nieces Margaret Dodsworth [b 1864] (domestic servant),
and Catherine Dodsworth [b 1871] (scholar).
George died 30th May 1890.
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £6,613 1/10d.
The will was proved by his nephews
James Henry Normanton of King Cross (telegraphist),
William Normanton of West Vale (bookkeeper),
and
George Normanton.
Catherine was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel
[14th May 1886]
Son of Thomas Normanton.
Born in Halifax.
He was
a woolstapler at Halifax /
a wool & rag sorter (woollen) [1881] /
a wool & waste dealer [1890] /
a woolstapler & shoddy manufacturer [1891] /
a woolstapler [1901, 1911] /
a member, then Master, of the De Warren [No 1302] Masonic Lodge /
a director of the Alexandra Hall & Café Company.
He and his siblings were orphaned by 1870.
In 1871, they were living with different aunts & uncles.
George was living with his uncle George Normanton and
was listed as adopted son [1871].
He was still living with his uncle George [1881]
In [Q1] 1892, he married Emily Ann Baxter [1861-19??] in Bury.
Children:
They lived at
George died at Rockhurst [9th October 1937].
After a service at St Jude's Church, he was cremated at Scholemoor Cemetery & Crematorium.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £129,494 13/9d.
Probate was granted to
George Herbert Normanton (wool merchant), and Charles Lowe
Townend (incorporated accountant).
He bequeathed
After his death, his large collection of art was advertised for sale
by auction.
He was a traveller for a wool merchant [1911].
On 11th September 1913, he married Hilda Hannah Elizabeth
Eastwood [1882-1967] at St John the Evangelist, West Vale.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them in 1911 were his widowed mother Grace
Elizabeth,
and his brother Thomas Percy.
George Herbert died 30th April 1954.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £57,443 14/11d.
Probate was granted to
his widow Hannah Elizabeth,
son George John,
and Harry Collinson (solicitor)
Members of the family were buried at St Thomas's Church, Greetland:
George Herbert [4th May 1954]
George John [22nd July 1957]
He was a wool merchant [1954].
He lived at Rockhurst, Halifax.
He died 6th July 1957.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £11,769 3/8d.
Probate was granted to
Michael Collinson (solicitor)
and
John Murgatroyd Haggas
(Possibly) illegitimate son of David Normanton.
On 15th November 1913, he married Alice Kersley [1893-1980] in Halifax.
He was
a flag stone hewer [1911] /
employed by Solomon Marshall /
knur and spell champion of Southowram, under the name of Mick Normanton.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 9th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died of wounds [19th April 1917] (aged 27).
He was buried at the Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun [II L 4].
He is remembered on the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on Southowram War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram.
On 13th December 1919, Alice married Owen Bell [1893-1942] at Halifax Parish Church.
They lived at 20 Hammer Street, Rise Carr, Darlington
He began business as a retail draper around 1877 at Silver Street, Halifax.
In 1893, he moved to wholesale trading at 2 St James's Street,
Halifax.
In 1894, he was Worshipful Master of the St James [No 448] Masonic Lodge
Children:
The family lived at Milnrow [1851].
son John died 19th July 1846 (aged 10).
James died in Rochdale [1875] (aged 62).
Sarah died 27th April 1891 (aged 75).
They were buried at Rishworth Particular Baptist Chapel
Born at Delph Hill, Skircoat.
He was
superintendent postal telegraphs [1891] /
Halifax telegraphist [1896]
In [Q3] 1881, he married Grace Elizabeth Buckley [1856-1946]
in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
James Henry died at home [19th July 1896].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £287.
Probate was granted to his widow Grace Elizabeth.
Grace Elizabeth died 13th February 1946.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £191 0/3d.
Administration was granted to son Thomas Percy
He was
educated at Akroyd Place School /
employed by Hollingrake & Clegg Limited.
During World War II,
he served as a Gunner
with 158 Field Regiment
Royal Artillery.
He died 25th March 1944 (aged 26).
He was buried at the Imphal War Cemetery, India [4 D 2].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
Born in Northowram.
He was
a stone quarryman [1881] /
landlord of the Golden Lion, Ripponden [1891-1901] /
a stone merchant [1906, 1911]
He established Jeremiah Normanton & Son.
In January 1896, he was charged with selling – on 30th December
1895 – intoxicating liquor in a place other than his licensed
premises.
On 9th February 1879, he married Elizabeth Ellen Hartley [1859-1904] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them in 1901 was
Jeremiah's mother Mary Ann Normanton,
Elizabeth Ellen's father Francis Hartley,
and
sister-in-law Grace Green [aged 33]
Elizabeth Ellen died at the Golden Lion [14th January 1904].
Jeremiah died at Rock Face, Barkisland [16th May 1931].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £3,516 4/4d.
Probate was granted to
sons Willie and Joe.
Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland:
Jeremiah [20th May 1931];
Elizabeth Ellen [14th January 1904].
Living with them in 1901 were
father-in-law Frank Hartley,
mother Mary Ann Normanton,
and
sister-in-law Grace Green
He was
a joiner [1851] /
a beerseller at an unidentified beerhouse at Sandyfur Clough [1851] /
a farmer of 6 acres [1851].
He married Sarah [1811-1???].
Children:
The family lived at Sandyfur Clough, Barkisland [1851].
Living with them [in 1851] was grandson William Normanton [b
1851]
He was
a stone quarrier [1861] /
innkeeper of the Northfield, Barkisland [1871] /
a stone merchant [1881, 1891].
He established J. Normanton & Sons.
On 31st May 1852, he married Mary Ann Ainley [1831-1901] at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
He died at Cross Villa, Barkisland [12th April 1898].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £8,657 1/11d.
Probate was granted to
his widow Mary Ann,
son Jeremiah,
and
Strickson Landin
In 1901, Mary Ann was living with son Jeremiah
He died 5th December 1898.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £147 15/-.
Probate was granted to
George Walter Normanton (compositor)
Born in Sowerby.
He was
a green grocer of West End, Sowerby [1887] /
a fish & poultry dealer [1891] /
a labourer railway [1901] /
a green grocer (assistant) [1911].
In 1887, he married Florence Robinson [1867-1???] at Halifax
Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them in 1901 was a boarder Emma Riley [b 1880]
Born 15th November 1881.
On 2nd June 1906, he married Harriet Davies [1887-1957] in Halifax.
Children:
Lewis died 27th December 1952
Born in Barkisland
He married Olive.
They lived at 12 Spring Lane, Greetland.
During World War II,
he served as a Corporal
with the 145th (8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's Regiment)
Royal Armoured Corps.
He died 6th August 1944 (aged 33).
He was buried at the Assisi War Cemetery [X A 11].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £259 16/5d.
Probate was granted to his widow Olive
He married Unknown.
Children:
In [Q3] 1851, he married Agnes Spencer [1833-1870] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at Plane Tree Farm, King Cross [1866].
Thomas died 20th October 1866.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £200.
Probate was granted to his widow Agnes.
Agnes died in 1870 (aged 37).
In 1871, the children were living with different aunts & uncles
He was a clerk with Brighouse Corporation.
On 4th October 1856, he married Mary Ann Wilson at Halifax
Parish Church.
He died 5th December 1898.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £525.
Probate was granted to
his widow Mary Ann, Frederick Normanton (mechanic),
and Ada (wife of John William Robinson)
He was
a spinner of Soyland [1878] /
a cotton spinner operative [1881] /
a greengrocer [1891] /
a cotton scutcher [1901, 1911].
In 1878, he married Margaret Cooper [1856-1907] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was widowed aunt Charlotte Binns [b
1807].
Margaret died in 1907 (aged 51)
Son of Jeremiah Normanton.
He was
educated at Heath Grammar School /
a stone mason [1911] /
employed by John Normanton & Sons.
During World War I,
he enlisted [1914], and
served as a Serjeant
with the Royal Engineers.
In September 1916, he was awarded the Military Medal
He was
a teacher at Rishworth Baptist Sunday School /
a cotton piecer [1911] /
employed by Mr Miles Wadsworth.
During World War I,
he enlisted and joined Kitchener's Army at the outbreak of War
[6th October 1914], and
served as a Private
with the 9th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was reported missing and assumed to have died [25th April 1917] (aged 22).
He was last seen in a shell hole wounded in the right thigh, left
knee and left shoulder by machine gun shots.
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial [6],
on Ripponden War Memorial,
and on the Roll of Honour at Rishworth Baptist Sunday School
Son of Joseph Normanton.
He was
a member of West End Congregational Sunday School, Sowerby Bridge /
a twiner piecer cotton [1911] /
employed by W. & R. K. Lee Limited.
During World War I,
he enlisted immediately after the outbreak of War, and
served as a Private
/ Sniper
with the 10th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died instantaneously after being hit by a shell during the bombardment of his trench [19th July 1916] (aged 20).
He is remembered on the Giavera Memorial,
on the W. & R. K. Lee Limited Roll of Honour,
and on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby
Caroline, of Southowram, was the daughter of John Brook, delver,
Catherine [née Dodsworth] was born in
Wensleydale, and widow of Thomas Furness
Emily Ann was born in Sowerby Bridge
Alice was born in Halifax, the daughter
of R. A. Kersley of 40 Charlestown Road, Halifax
Owen was born in Darlington, and died in Halifax
Elizabeth Ellen was born in Soyland, the daughter of Francis Hartley
Sarah was born in Greetland
Mary Ann was born in Barkisland
Florence, of Wards End, Halifax, was born in Sheffield, the
daughter of George Robinson, labourer
Harriet was born in Middlesbrough
Margaret, of Soyland, was born in Douglas, Isle of Man, the
daughter of Alexander Cooper, joiner
for gallant conduct on the field
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the Calderdale Companion
for people with the surname Normanton,
as discussed in this SideTrack.
This count does not include other forms of the surname.
Unattached BMDs for Normanton:
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