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He married Unknown.
Children:
He married Hannah [1832-1???].
Children:
The family lived at
Of Chaseley House, Pendleton.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the Royal Army Medical Corps.
He was killed 30th March 1918
Born in Norland.
He was
a woollen piecer [1841, 1851] /
a labourer [1852] /
a cart driver [1861] /
Innkeeper of the Black Bull, Halifax [1871]
In 1852, he married Sarah Hirst [1830-1???] at Elland Church.
Children:
The family lived at Sowerby Croft, Norland [1861]
Born in Sowerby [26th December 1893]
He was
a clerk for worsted spinner [1911] /
a commercial traveller [1919].
On 27th December 1919, he married Ida Frankland in Halifax.
Children:
Alec died in Triangle [18th October 1964].
Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery
He was
a cotton factory worker lodging at Sharneyford, Newchurch, Lancashire [1861] /
a farmer of 10 acres [1881].
He died in Todmorden [Q4 1892] (aged 65)
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In 1912, he married Clara Elsworth [1883-1914] in Todmorden.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 7th Battalion
Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment).
He died 31st March 1918 (aged 36).
He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [58 & 59],
and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
He died 12th May 1906
He was
a member of West End Congregational School, Sowerby Bridge /
a member of St George's School, Sowerby /
a cotton spinner piecer [1911] /
employed by Eglin & Son Limited, brassfounders [1914].
During World War I,
he enlisted at Halifax in the 4th (Reserve) Battalion, West Riding
Regiment [October 1914].
He was sent to the Front [October 1915].
He was hospitalised for 9 days with trench feet [November 1915].
He transferred to the Leicester Regiment [September 1916], and
served as a Private
with the 1st Battalion
Leicestershire Regiment.
He was killed in action [18th October 1916] (aged 22).
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [2C & 3A],
and on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby
His family came from Hipperholme.
He was
educated at Holy Trinity School /
a member of Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax & Sunday School /
employed at Halifax Town Hall /
employed in the Birmingham Treasurer's Office.
He lived in Birmingham.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 38th Field Ambulance
Royal Army Medical Corps.
He sustained a slight shell wound in the thigh at Latteau Wood
[August 1917].
He died in Boulogne Hospital when the wound proved fatal [30th November 1917] (aged 24).
He is remembered at Coley Church
on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [13],
on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel
He lived at Highfield Farm, Southowram [1920s]
He (possibly) married Mary Horsfall.
Children:
Arthur was a widower by 1901.
The family lived at Hawking Bottom, Todmorden [1901]
Later, she lived at 42 Belmont Road, Liverpool.
She died April 1944 (aged 56)
She was buried at Christ Church, Pellon
[13th April 1944]
He was a joiner & undertaker [1911].
Around 1910, he married Ethel [1889-19??] from Halifax.
They lived at 2 Battinson Place, Southowram [1911]
Son of Fred Pickles and older brother of Wilfred Pickles.
He was educated at Parkinson Lane School and Rishworth School,
until 1914 when he had to leave because his father joined the Royal
Engineers in World War I.
He was
an architect /
a Liberal Councillor for Warley [1932-1966] /
a magistrate [1939] /
Chairman of the Civil Defence Committee /
an Alderman [1949] /
Vice-chairman then Chairman of the Housing Committee [1945] /
he was unsuccessful Liberal candidate for Halifax [1950] /
Mayor of Halifax [1951-1952].
He established the financial business, Ebor Securities [1962]
His wife, Gladys, was
Mayoress,
President of Halifax Women's Liberal Association,
and
President of Halifax Inner Wheel
In 1957, Gladys bought the Russell Street shop of Walter Neaverson, and ran the business until 1970.
In 1924, he married Gladys Crampton in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at The Hill, Warley [1950s-1989].
Baptised at St.Mark's Church, Siddal / All Saints, Salterhebble.
In 1901, he was living with his half-sister Jane Elizabeth Crossley and her husband.
He was
employed by Morton's /
a cotton twiner [1911].
During World War I,
he enlisted [June 1915], and
served as a Rifleman
with the 12th Battalion
King's Royal Rifle Corps.
He was posted to France [October 1915].
He was killed in action [8th October 1916] (aged 21).
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He married Hannah Pickles.
Children:
In 1841, the family were living with Hannah's parents at Small
Shaw, Todmorden
He was
a scholar at Salem Sunday School, Hebden Bridge /
a clerk with Redman Brothers.
He married Elsie Joanna Law.
They lived at 4 Cleveland Street, Cornholme.
During World War I,
he served as a Sergeant
with the 7th Battalion
Royal Fusiliers.
His brother William [b 1889] also served in France.
He was wounded in July 1916 and in May 1917.
He died from a wound to the chest, in the Somme [6th April 1918]
(aged 26).
He was buried at Gezaincourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France [I J 15].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
and on his parents' grave at Slack Cemetery, Heptonstall
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on Coley War Memorial
In May 1871, he was declared bankrupt
He was
a saw mill engineer [1911] /
an engineer [1926] /
an iron founder (employer) [1901].
In 1901, he was a patient in the Fielden Hospital, Todmorden
She was educated at Crossley & Porter School.
She is a naturalised US citizen.
She has played many film and TV rôles, notably that of Judy
Geller, the mother of Ross and Monica, in the TV
series Friends
Son of Leonard Pickles.
Born in Triangle.
He was a boot warehouse man [1924].
In [Q2] 1924, he married Gladys Evelyn Lister Goddard
[1900-1996] in Barnsley.
Children:
Clement died in Harrogate [11th January 1946].
Gladys Evelyn died in Lambeth [1996]
Born in Wadsworth.
He was
a winder of Wadsworth [1865] /
a self act cotton winder [1871] /
a cotton winder [1881] /
a mule spinner [1891].
In 1865, he married Selina Naylor [1842-1914].
Children:
The family lived at
Selina was buried at Lightcliffe
He was
a coal dealer of Luddendenfoot [1878] /
a beer seller at the Poultry Dealers Arms, Stansfield [1881, 1883].
In 1878, he married Betty.
She had 2 children by her first marriage:
Tom Stansfield [b 1869] & Lucy Stansfield [b 1873]
Crossley died 1st April 1883.
Crossley was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone
[5th April 1883].
Betty took over at the Poultry Dealers Arms
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £139 9/7d.
Administration was granted to his widow Betty
He married Elizabeth.
Children:
Members of the family were buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery
He married Unknown.
Children:
He and his wife were founder members of Boulderclough Methodist Chapel
He was grocer and sub-postmaster at St James's Road, Halifax [until
1901].
In 1846, he married Mary Hutchinson at Square Chapel.
Children:
David died whilst staying with his daughter, Julia, and
family at Wakefield.
He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 2378]
Born in Norwood Green.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/6th Battalion
North Staffordshire Regiment.
He died 26th April 1918 (aged 20).
He was buried at Hamburg Cemetery, Germany. [II G 7].
He is remembered on Norwood Green War Memorial,
on the Memorial at Norwood Green Congregational Institute,
and on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley
He was
a member of St Augustine's Church, Pellon /
a hardware merchant for Charles Watson at Cow Green, Halifax.
During World War II,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/6th Battalion
South Staffordshire Regiment.
He died 8th July 1944 (aged 28).
He was buried at La Delivrande War Cemetery, Douvres, France [X F 7].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Augustine's Church, Pellon,
and on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club
Born in Wadsworth [19th July 1871].
Baptised 3rd September 1871.
He was
a Private Infantry of the Line at Bradford Barracks [1891] /
a postman [1911].
On 19 July 1905, he married Sarah Hannah Widdop [1873-1???] at
Birchcliffe Baptist Chapel.
Children:
The family lived at Hebden Bridge [1911]
He was
a plasterer of Southowram [1842] /
a plasterer [1851].
On 9th May 1842, he married Sophia Morris [1820-1???].
Children:
The family lived at
Ely died in 1863 (aged 43).
Living with the family [in 1881] was nephew John H. Pickles [b
1865].
Sophia died 5th March 1882 (aged 61).
Probate records show that she left effects valued at.
The will was proved by
sons Samuel & John,
and John Cocker of Pleasant Place, Halifax (shuttle maker).
The couple were buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax:
Ely [30th April 1863];
Sophia [9th March 1882]
He was
a warehouseman of Charlesworth Grove, Ovenden [1907] /
a weaving overlooker [1911].
On 24th December 1907, he married Gertrude French.
Children:
Frank was buried at Christ Church, Pellon
The family lived at
Emsley died at home [2nd May 1938].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £154 12/-.
Probate was granted to his widow Gertrude
Born in Todmorden [Q1 1876].
He was
a furnisher's assistant [1901] /
a complete house furnisher [1911] /
a member of H. Pickles & Sons.
On 31st August 1909, he married Kate Hodgins [1880-19??] at
York Street Wesleyan Methodist Church.
The family lived at
He was a worsted spinning overlooker [1902].
In 1902, he married Annie Elizabeth Hollas in Halifax.
Children:
On 7th July 1939, he departed Liverpool aboard the Scythia and
arrived Boston, Massachusetts, USA [16th July 1939]
During World War I,
he served as a Driver
with D Battery
110th Brigade
Royal Field Artillery.
He died 28th May 1917 (aged 20).
He was buried at Westhof Farm Cemetery, Belgium [I A 4].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
He went into partnership with his son, Wilfred, as
builders, but the business went bankrupt.
He married Unknown.
Children:
The family lived at
He was a weaver with Charles Crabtree Limited.
He lived at 19 Market Street, Shade.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/6th Battalion
Lancashire Fusiliers.
He was killed at Gallipoli [7th August 1915].
He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [58-72 / 218-219],
on Todmorden War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Shade Council School
Born in Rastrick.
During World War I,
he served as a Rifleman
with the 2nd/7th Battalion
West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).
He died 28th November 1917.
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [5],
and on Rastrick War Memorial
He was
educated at Crossley & Porter School & Halifax Tech /
employed in the family business Pickles Brothers.
During World War II,
he served as a Sub-Lieutenant
with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
at the Royal Naval Air Station HMS Kestrel.
He trained as a pilot in Canada.
He died 7th July 1944 (aged 20).
He was buried at Warley Congregational Church
[O 51].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax,
on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax,
and on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club
He married Sarah [1796-18??].
Children:
The family lived at Pickwood Scar, Norland [1841, 1851]
In 1869, he married Louisa Jane Cornaby from Bow, London, whom
he had met whilst working on the Law Courts in London.
They married in Halifax.
Children:
In 1867, he married Sarah Hebblethwaite.
Children:
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died [24th June 1916].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Sion Branch Congregational Sunday School, Bank Top
He was a cordwainer.
He lived at Pickles Yard, Gaol Lane, Halifax.
He died 16th April 1883 (aged 54).
He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery
[F 43 D]
He lived at Bailey Hall Bank.
He died 15th March 1878 (aged 35).
He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery
[F 43 D]
He was
learning mechanics [1861] /
with the family business John Pickles & Son /
an engineer/machinist [1881] /
an engineer/mechanic [1891] /
a mechanical engineer / a saw mill engineer of Brigville, Hebden Bridge [1901] /
a mechanical engineer [1911].
On 24th December 1872, he married (1) Sarah Jane Fielden [1852-1908] at Halifax Parish Church.
The surname may have been Fielding
Children:
All the boys worked in the mill as engineers and managers.
In 1901, George bought the entire Mytholm estate from
Frederick William Horsfall and turned Mytholm Mill
from a cotton mill into an engineering works where he and his sons
designed and built wood-cutting equipment.
Sarah Jane died in 1908 (aged 56).
On 14th July 1909, he married (2) Emily Ann Uttley at Halifax Parish Church.
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1891] were sister-in-law Sarah Ellen
Fielding [b 1856] (tailoress) and niece Florence
J. Fielding [b 1884].
George died 2nd May 1926.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £20,495 9/11d.
Probate was granted to his sons
Hiram,
Charley,
and
Frank
He was
landlord of the Black Boy, Halifax [1905] /
a marine broker [1911].
In 1906, he married Sarah Jane Crossland [1910-1???] from
South Crossland, in Huddersfield.
Children:
The family lived at 40 King Cross Street, Halifax [1911].
Living with them in 1911 was nephew Fred Beaumont [aged 25]
(quarry man) born in Sowood
He was
a brass finisher [1901, 1911] /
employed by Edward Foster & Son Limited at Woolshops.
Around 1910, he emigrated to Canada.
During World War I,
he enlisted [October 1914], and
served as a Private
with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Eastern Ontario
Regiment).
He was reported missing and assumed to have died [4th June 1916] (aged 32).
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [10]
In [Q2] 1940, he married Elsie Walker in Calder District.
They lived in Greetland.
During World War II,
he served as a Gunner
with the Royal Artillery.
He died 3rd June 1943 (aged 31).
He was buried at St Thomas's Church, Greetland
[39]
Son of William Pickles.
Born 5th August 1897.
He was
employed by Walter Lumb, painter & decorator, Sowerby Bridge /
a painter [1920].
On 14th January 1920, he married Elsie Sutcliffe in Halifax.
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
[9th November 1915], and
served as a Private
Leicestershire Regiment.
He was among the troops which helped quell the Irish rebellion, and
came through uninjured.
He was sent to France [September 1916], where he was hospitalised
after being wounded and gassed.
He was awarded the Military Medal
[1917]
He survived the War, but is remembered
on the Roll of Honour at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge,
The couple died in Halifax
He married Martha [18??-19??].
Children:
The family lived at 32 Slack Top, Heptonstall.
Martha was dead by 1918
He was active in establishing the Eaves Self-Help Manufacturers' Society
Born in Hebden Bridge.
Baptised at Heptonstall [3rd January 1836].
He was
a mechanic [1858] /
a smith / mechanic [1861] /
a linen draper [1871] /
a furniture dealer [1881] /
a house furnisher [1891] /
a house furnisher-employer [1901].
He established H. Pickles & Sons.
In [Q4] 1858, he married Sarah Ann Helliwell [1838-1???] in Halifax.
Her mother was Bessy Helliwell [b 1814].
Her father is not named on the marriage record
Children:
They lived at
Living with them [in 1861] were sister Elizabeth Pickles [b
1840] and mother-in-law Bessy Helliwell (shopkeeper).
Living with them [in 1871] was mother-in-law Bessy Helliwell
(linen draper).
Halstead died 7th February 1907.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,605 0/7d.
Probate was granted to sons
Charles,
Frederick Helliwell,
and
Frank
She had an illegitimate son Joseph Pickles [b 1872], father
unknown.
She was a paper flower maker [1881], when she and Joseph were
living with Jonas Highley.
Jonas & Hannah married in Halifax [Q1 1884].
She died between 1891 & 1901
In [Q4] 1922, he married Mabel Grace Pickles [18??-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 144 Trimmingham Lane, Halifax
In June 1914, he married Dora Sutcliffe
Children:
He owned the land at Old Close Farm, Southowram [1940s].
The farm itself was derelict at this time.
He lived at 34 Bank Top [1936]
Brush manufacturer at Halifax.
He took over the business from his father.
He married Jane [1866-1???].
Children:
The family lived at
Born in Southowram.
He was
a joiner of Southowram Bank [1898] /
publican at the Rawson's Arms, Elland Wood Bottom [1911].
In [Q2] 1898, he married Sarah Jane Whiteley at St Anne's Church, Southowram.
She was a mill hand of Dark Lane Head, Southowram [1898]
Children:
Living with them [in 1911] were Sarah Jane's
brothers Herbert Whiteley & Milton Whiteley
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/6th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 30th April 1918 (aged 30).
He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [XXVIII B 3A].
He is remembered on Coley War Memorial
Born in Hebden Bridge.
He was employed by Cockcroft's.
During World War I,
he served as a Driver
with D Battery
285th Brigade
Royal Field Artillery.
He was reported missing and assumed to have died [9th April 1918].
He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [1],
on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd,
in the book Royd Regeneration,
and on the Memorial at Mytholmroyd Church Lads' Brigade
Born 23rd June 1901.
Partner in Herbert Pickles & Sons
In [Q3] 1934, he married Dorothy Vaughan in Fulham.
Children:
Harry died in Norway [?] [25th August 1954]
Born in Wadsworth.
He was
a cotton doubler [1891] /
a general labourer [1901].
He married Sarah Maude [1848-1???].
Children:
On 4th September 1924, she sailed from Liverpool to Quebec, Canada aboard the Carmenia. On 4th October 1924, she married Frederick William Fishwick [b Bingley 1872], son of John Fishwick. On 16th November 1925, she died in Vancouver Hospital
The family lived at
Hartley died in 1904 (aged 56)
On 4th February 1839, he married Betty [1807-18??].
She had 2 sons:
She was
an oat bread baker [1861] /
in bed [1881].
Children:
The family lived at
Henry does not appear on the Census returns after 1851.
Living with them [in 1851] was son-in-law James Greenwood [b
1820] (power loom weaver)
Betty died
In January 1869, he was bitten on the hand by a strange dog.
A doctor in Colne gave him a prescription but the hand did not heal.
In January 1870, he became ill again and feared that his end had come.
In spite of a thirst, he could not bear the sight of water.
He died shortly afterwards
He was
a wool comber [1851] /
a farmer of 20 acres [1861].
He married Betty Greenwood, [1824-1???]; banns were read at
Holy Trinity, Thurgoland [1842].
Children:
The family lived at
Born 16th April 1869.
He was
a fustian cutter [1891] /
a fustian clothing manufacturer [1911]
He established H. Pickles & Sons [around 1895].
On 26th March 1888, he married Sarah Hannah Greenwood at
Birchcliffe Baptist Chapel.
Children:
The family lived at
Herbert died 3rd May 1931.
Sarah Hannah died 16th May 1949.
The couple were buried at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge
Born in Hebden Bridge
He was
a locomotive engine cleaner [1861] /
an engine tenter of High Hirst, Wadsworth [1862] /
a locomotive engine driver [1881, 1891] /
a night watchman [1901].
In 1862, he married Isabella Mitchell [1840-1894].
The couple may have parted.
She died at Longroyd Farm, Sowerby [29th August 1894] (aged 54).
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £152 5/2d.
Probate was granted to John Crossley
Hiram Pickles, of Crumpsall, Manchester, was buried at Newton,
Lancashire [19th October 1907]
Born in Warley.
He was a printer & compositor [1881, 1891, 1901].
In 1872, he married Sarah Sharp [1848-1???].
Children:
The family lived at
Hiram died 13th March 1915.
He was buried at St George's Church, Lee Mount
[17th March 1915].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £126 14/6d.
Administration was granted to his widow Sarah.
Sarah died 13th December 1932.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £534 13/6d.
Administration was granted to Clara Halliwell (wife of Arthur Halliwell
He was
an apprentice [1891] /
an engineer [1926] /
a mechanical engineer [1901, 1911].
In 1898, he married Florence Annie Helliwell [1876-1939].
Children:
The family lived at
Hiram died 24th May 1935.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £16,118 6/10d.
Probate was granted to his widow Florence Annie.
Florence Annie died 1st September 1939 (aged 63).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £14,763 6/-.
Probate was granted to her 3 children
He was publican at the Reed, Sowerby Bridge [1906, 1911].
In [Q3] 1897, he married Ellen Gibson [1870-19??].
They had no children
He qualified in August 1899
Children:
Sarah, of Norland, was the daughter of farmer Thomas
Hirst
Ida was born in Sowerby, the daughter of Albert Ainley Frankland
Clara was born in Todmorden
In 1911, Evelyn, a wool rover, was boarding with Emma
Robinson [b 1858] (charwoman) and her family at 19 Bangor Street,
Halifax.
Gladys was the daughter of William Crampton
Hannah was the daughter of John Baldwin
Elsie Joanna was the daughter of James Law
Gladys Evelyn was born in Monk Bretton [23rd April 1900]
Selina was the daughter of of Isaac Naylor, mason
Betty was the daughter of Eli Crabtree, factory
operative, & widow of Mr Stansfield.
Mary was the daughter of Charles Hutchinson
Sarah Hannah was born in Wadsworth
Sophia, a servant of Skircoat, was born in Wakefield, the
daughter of George Morris, stocking weaver
Gertrude, of Irving Street, Halifax, was the daughter of
Edward French
Kate from Cross Street, Todmorden, was the daughter
of Richard Hodgins, foreman
Annie Elizabeth was the daughter of John Hollas
Sarah was the daughter of John Hebblethwaite
Sarah Jane was the daughter of Thomas Fielden of
Heptonstall, coal merchant.
Emily Ann, of Balmoral Street, Wadsworth, was the daughter of
Abraham Uttley
Elsie was born in Sowerby, the daughter of Wilson Sutcliffe
for gallantry and devotion to duty
Sarah Ann, of Langfield, was born in Heptonstall.
Sarah Jane, of Southowram, was the daughter of John Whiteley.
Sarah was born in Midgley
Betty was the daughter of John Greenwood, and a widow.
Betty, of Wadsworth, was a weaver [1842], a worsted weaver
[1851], a charwoman [1891]
Sarah Hannah was born 26th February 1869, the daughter of
Clegg Greenwood
Isabella, of Warley, was born in Mytholmroyd, the daughter
of Jonathan Mitchell, labourer
Isabella was a servant, with William Coup (inn keeper) &
John Crossley (waiter) at the Albert Hotel, Albert Street, Hebden Bridge [1891].
Hiram was
Sarah, of Ovenden, was the daughter of John Sharp,
farmer
Ellen came from Sowerby Bridge