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Dinah died 6th December 1823 (aged 78).
She was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax
Recorded in 1932, when
a lay reader at Todmorden
He was an iron moulder [1909].
On 24th April 1909, he married Clara Hall in Halifax.
Children:
Clara died 13th August 1969
Born in Rochdale [27th July 1893].
He was a schoolmaster.
During World War I,
he enlisted with the Royal Marines [29th February 1916], and
transferred to the Royal Navy [22nd October 1917], as a school
teacher.
He died in the conflict.
He was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone
[6th March 1919].
He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
Born in Leeds.
Established Whitaker's Opticians.
In [Q2] 1928, he married Doris Mitchell in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 94 Godfrey Road, Halifax [1945, 1979]
Albert died 18th May 1979
Born in Halifax.
He was Director of Stuff & Cotton Dye Works [1901].
He married Annie F [1875-19??] from Ireland.
Children:
The family lived at Newlay Wood, Horsforth [?] [1901]
Youngest son of Joseph Whitaker.
He served in the Indian Army.
On 5th August 1920, he married Margaret Alice, youngest
daughter of Walter Garnett, at Halifax Parish Church
He served
in North-West Canada
and
as a chaplain in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces
before coming to the district.
He was on the staff at Halifax Parish Church
before becoming
Vicar of St George's Church, Sowerby Bridge [1921, 1932].
He planned to have the interior of the Church reconstructed in oak to
his own design.
New seating was installed, new choir stalls, a pulpit, a lectern and
chancel furnishings.
This was completed at a cost of several thousand pounds, in 1931,
with a carved oak screen bearing the arms of several bishops and
local families.
He married (1) Leonora Beatrice Maud Ibbitson [1881-1952]
(possibly) in Canada.
She died in Leeds
They (probably) divorced.
In December 1946, he married (2) Maud Muriel Ermyntrude Benn [1899-1971]
in Chelsea, London.
He died in Paignton, Devon [22nd March 1952].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £931 10/-.
Probate was granted to his widow Maud Muriel Ermyntrude
He was
a leather currier [1891, 1901] /
a Prudential Assurance agent [1911]
In 1886, he married Ellen Holroyd [1861-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1891] were Ellen's widowed
father Peter Holroyd [b 1828] and brother Lewis Holroyd
[b 1863] (dyer).
Peter Holroyd was still with them in 1901.
Sons Clement, Leonard [b 1893] & Arthur
Edward served in World War I;
Clement was killed in action
He was
a member of the Clarion Vocal Union /
Secretary of the Halifax Smoke Club /
a worsted twist setter [1901] /
an iron moulder [1911] /
employed by Campbell's Limited.
In 1913, he married Ada Baildon in Halifax.
They lived at 5 Ramsgate Street, Hanson Lane, Halifax.
He was a member of the Halifax Artillery.
During World War I,
he enlisted shortly after the outbreak of War, and
served as a Gunner
with B Battery
84th Brigade
Royal Field Artillery.
He was killed in action by a shell [22nd September 1916] (aged 28).
He was buried at Pozières British Cemetery, Ovillers-La Boisselle, France [IV M 19]
His brothers, Lance Corporal Leonard Whitaker & Private
Arthur Edward Whitaker also served in the War
He married Hannah [1689-1749].
Children:
There is a memorial to members of the family in Halifax Parish Church.
The epitaph on the memorial
is recorded in
the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions
He was
a pattern dyer [1871] /
a master dyer employing 290 hands [1881].
On 29th June 1863, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Knowles, at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
He died at Newlay Park [27th February 1890].
Members of the family were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
He married Elizabeth [1835-1932].
Children:
Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
She married John Hugh Selwyn Rawson.
They divorced
In [Q4] 1902, he married Cordelia Booth in Halifax,
(possibly) at Coley.
They lived at 28 Cross Lane, Stone Chair.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was wounded [11th October 1917].
He died at Wharncliffe Hospital, Sheffield [31st October 1917] (aged 39).
He was buried at Bethel Methodist Chapel, Shelf
[3rd November 1917].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley
He was landlord of the Elephant & Castle, Salterhebble, from at
least 1901 until it closed on the 6th September 1932.
On 19th October 1892, he married Mary Robinson [1868-1927] at St Luke's Church, Norland.
Children:
Probate was granted to sons Bernard & Tom.
The couple were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland:
Mary [4th March 1927];
Fred William [23rd August 1938]
He died in London [June 1897].
He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
He was
a cotton twiner [1881] /
a blacksmith [1891] /
a blacksmith of Fountain Street, Sowerby Bridge [1896] /
a blacksmith [1901] /
an engineer and blacksmith, Sowerby New Road.
In 1896, he married Sybil Mary Adelaide Susan Gleadall [1875-19??] at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge
Children:
The family lived at
Fred died in Halifax [1906] (aged 35).
In 1911, the widowed Sybil was a shopkeeper (baker & sweets)
In 1917, she was at 29 Upper Brunswick Street, Halifax
Son of Joseph Whitaker.
Born in Halifax.
He was
Third House Surgeon at the Royal Halifax Infirmary [1905] /
a surgeon [1911].
In 1909, he married Jessie Milroy [1876-19??]
at Salford.
She was a Sister at Halifax Infirmary
They had no children.
They lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted in response to a call for surgeons for the Army, and
served as a Lieutenant
with the Royal Army Medical Corps.
He was a Surgeon at the 29th General Hospital, Salonica [1915].
He died of dysentery [28th October 1916] (aged 41) in hospital at
Alexandria, as he was on his way home after serving one year as a
surgeon in Salonica.
He was buried at Alexandria (Hadra) War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt [B 5].
On his death, Dr Alfred Mantle wrote in a local paper
(Possibly) nephew of Alfred Hesselden with whom he was
staying [1891].
He was
a brewer's assistant [1891] /
a brewer/maltster (employer) [1901] /
running the Grove, Brearley [1905] /
Chairman and Director of Richard Whitaker & Sons Limited.
In April 1898, he married Sarah Ann, daughter of William Murgatroyd.
Children:
The family lived at Grove House, Brearley [1901, 1905]
Born 11th June 1899, baptised at Luddenden Church [24th August
1899].
He was a Director of Richard Whitaker & Sons Limited [1935].
He lived at
He died in Claro
Of Hopewell House, Lightcliffe.
He was Vice President of the Halifax Antiquarian Society.
He married Unknown.
Children:
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st Battalion
Royal Scots Fusiliers.
He died 13th May 1918 (aged 23).
He was buried at Sandpits British Cemetery, Fouquereuil, France [I H 7]
He was
a member of St James's Church, Halifax /
a baker [1911] /
a confectioner in Queensbury [1913].
During World War I,
he enlisted [May 1916], and
served as a Private
with the 2nd/6th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [20th November 1917] (aged 23).
He is remembered on the Cambrai Memorial, Nord France [6 & 7],
on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Saint James's Church, Halifax
He lived at 7 Briscoe Terrace, Greetland.
During World War II,
he served as a Wireless Operator
Royal Air Force.
He died in 1942 (aged 21).
He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland,
on the Memorial at Elland Boys' Brigade,
and on the Memorial at Elland Boys' Brigade
He married Unknown.
Children:
He was a stone delver.
He married Mary Ann Senior [1814-18??].
Children:
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
He was
a cotton twiner [1881] /
an iron turner [1891] /
a mechanic [1895] /
a turner in iron [1901] /
retired through accident (mechanic by trade) [1911].
In 1895, he married Emily Eastwood [1870-1???] at St George's Church, Sowerby.
Children:
The family lived at
He was injured – severe concussion of the brain – in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster of 15th October 1907, but was treated at home.
In 1911, he was living in Blackpool and listed as
Born in Bradford.
He was
a warehouseman of Halifax [1876] /
a wool warehouseman [1881] /
a yarn warehouseman [1891].
In 1876, he married Eliza Jane Witton [1854-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1881] was Henry Edwin's brother George
William Whitaker [b 1853] (railway porter).
Henry Edwin died in Halifax [1905] (aged 51).
Living with the widowed Eliza [in 1911] was nephew Robert
Witton Crook [b 1871] (insurance agent)
Born in Luddenden [30th July 1905].
Baptised at Luddenden Church [4th October 1905].
He was a Director of Richard Whitaker & Sons Limited [1935].
He died in Bradford [1970]
He was
a cabinet maker's apprentice [1891] /
a wire mattress maker [1901] /
a labourer district council [1911] /
a munition worker [1917] /
a motor driver [1926].
He lived at Thorny Bank, Norland [1926].
He died there [21st April 1938]
In October 1867, he was declared bankrupt
Born in Norland.
He was
a worsted spinner [1861] /
a cloth fuller [1871, 1881, 1891] /
a cloth fuller (woollen) [1901] /
sub-postmaster of Norland Post Office at Thorny Bank, Norland [1903 until 1911].
He was active in the public life of Norland:
Overseer of the Poor for Norland [1896];
a member of Norland parish Council [1896-1901];
clerk to Norland Parish Council [1896];
Guardian of the Poor for Norland [1904, 1907]
Around 1904, he supervised the restoration of Norland Stocks.
He was also very active at St Luke's Church:
long-standing organist [1896]
and
churchwarden [until 1899]
In 1901, he summoned John Eastwood of Canal Road, Sowerby
Bridge, for assault, in a disagreement about burial fees at St Luke's Church.
On 14th May 1873, he married Eliza Crowther [1850-1926] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1891] was Jabez's widowed father William Whitaker
He died at Thorny Bank [17th May 1917] (aged 70).
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £983.
Probate was granted to
sons Willie and Hervey.
Members of the family were buried at St Luke's Church, Norland
In 1728, the Duke of Leeds leased him land at Bridge End at a rent
of 6d per year.
He built a house on the land.
Bridge End Congregational Church, Rastrick was built on the land
[1778]
He married Unknown.
Children:
In 1867, he was widower and unable to work on account of his impaired
eyesight.
On 21st March 1867, an inquest was held on the body
of Whitaker who had poisoned himself and 3 of his children by
strychnine, incautiously administered.
James died, but the quantity given to the children was
insufficient and they all survived
He was a cotton operative [1911].
On 18th February 1888, he married Mary Dawson [1868-1940] at Heptonstall Church.
Children:
The family lived at 13 Myrtle Street, Todmorden [1911].
Living with them [in 1911] was widowed mother-in-law [?] Ann
Dawson [b 1843].
Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone
Born in Halifax.
He was
a pattern dyer [1871] /
a master dyer [1881, 1891].
On 26th December 1871, he married Sarah, elder daughter of
George Bedford.
Children:
The family lived at
He was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel
They had no children
In 1944?, he married Veronica Ritchie Romer from Broughton,
Winchester
He married Martha [1800-1871].
She was a fishmonger [1851] / a fish dealer employing 1 boy [1861]
Children:
The family lived at 70 & 71 Fish Market, Halifax [1841]
He married Grace [1816-1873].
Children:
Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery
Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [27th July 1830].
He was
a fruiterer living at 72 New Market with his mother Martha [1851] /
at 90 & 91 New Market with his widowed mother [1861] /
a game dealer at 93 New Market with Richard Hodgson as his partner [1871] /
a fish & game dealer at 90 & 91 New Market [1881].
Richard Hodgson lived and trained with Whitaker and
became a partner [1871]
He was
landlord of the Blue Ball Norland [1877-1888] /
landlord of the Castle Inn, Sowerby Bridge [1890-1897] /
landlord of the Woolpack, Sowerby Bridge [1898-1904].
On 24th April 1870, he married Harriet Whitaker [1850-1901] at
Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Joseph died at Lilly Street, Sowerby Bridge [12th October 1905].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £206 10/-.
Probate was granted to
son Leonard
Son of Richard Whitaker.
He was
educated at John Farrar's Academy, Park Place, and Kippax Hall School, Leeds /
working with Richard Whitaker & Sons at Seedlings Mount [1864] /
a partner [1869] /
a bookkeeper at a brewery [1871] /
a common brewer employing 40 men [1881, 1891] /
an Alderman for Halifax Central ward [1894] /
a retired Common Brewer [1901] /
Company Chairman on the death of his brother Thomas [1910].
In 1925, he gave money to establish the Joseph Whitaker X-Ray
Ward at the Royal Halifax Infirmary.
He was made an Honorary Freeman of the Borough in 1926.
He had interests in the Halifax Newspaper & Printing Company Limited.
On 23rd May 1871, he married (1) Emily Ackroyd [1851-1900] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Mary died in 1900.
In 1901, Joseph was living with his daughter Beatrice
and Elizabeth Ayrton (lady's companion) at Craven Lodge
In January 1903, he married (2) Elizabeth Ayrton
in Chelmsford, Essex.
Joseph died at Mayfield House [18th November 1928] (aged 79).
He was buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross.
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £66,417
He was a Director of Richard Whitaker & Sons Limited [1935]
After leaving Whitaker's, he went on to run Neaverson's
glass and china shop.
He retired in 1987
He moved to Halifax in 1848.
He was
a beerseller [1851] /
founder of Whitaker's Brewery [1860].
In 1849, he started brewing at his home at Seedlings Mount, which
later became The Stannary Inn.
Around 1860, he bought land called the Seedlings – or Neddy
Haigh's Field – and built his new Seedlings Mount brewery which
started production in 1867.
This became the Cock o' the North brewery.
After Richard's death [1871], the business passed to his sons,
Thomas,
Richard and
Joseph.
By 1889, the business had expanded to include maltings and stabling
for 40 dray horses.
He married Mary [1812-1???] from Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
He died at his daughter's home in Lord Street, Halifax [7th February
1871].
He married Mary [1812-18??].
Children:
several sons, including
He was a brewer employing 6 men [1871].
On 5th February 1864, he married Sarah Hannah Booth [1845-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 7 Green Hill Terrace, Halifax [1871].
Living with them [in 1871] was Sarah Hannah's sister Mary
J. Booth
who was listed as companion to wife in the census
Born in Halifax.
He married Ephalina Aked.
Born in Halifax.
He was
a brewer [1901] /
Chairman of Richard Whitaker & Sons Limited [1935] /
a director of Rochdale & Manor Brewery Limited.
On 31st August 1904, he married Mary Dorothy Hallwood
[1882-1965] at Flixton St Michael, Lancashire.
They lived at
Rowland died at the Clifton Hotel, Southport [11th October 1948].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £100,015 9/5d
to his widow.
Mary Dorothy died at the Clifton Hotel, Southport [6th February 1965].
Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £66,714,
Probate was granted to
Geoffrey Nicholas Robinson and John Nigel Harris
(solicitors) and Ian Whitaker Macauley (company director)
Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [15th April 1855]
He married Sarah Holroyd.
Children:
He was
innkeeper at an unidentified inn at 4 Cow Green – (possibly) the Craven Heifer, Halifax [1851] /
landlord of the Craven Heifer, Halifax [1834, 1855] /
a horse dealer [1842].
He married Mary [1801-18??].
Living with them [in 1851] were his unmarried sister Mercy
Whitaker [b 1801] and lodger Thomas Thompson [b 1826]
(butcher).
Samuel died 24th August 1855
Born in Southowram.
He was a woolstapler in Woolshops, Halifax.
On 3rd April 1862, he married Mary Susannah Kershaw [1837-1868] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at Law Hill House, Southowram [1905].
Mary died in Southowram [27th February 1868].
Samuel died at Law Hill House [27th May 1905].
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £9,432 16/3d.
Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram
[A 2]
On 8th February 1863, he married Priscilla Harriet Helliwell
[1868-1919] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Members of the family were buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones
Born in Halifax [Q3 1890].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the Yorkshire Mounted Brigade Field Ambulance,
Royal Army Medical Corps.
He died 25th March 1918 (aged 27).
He was buried at St. Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France [VI F 9A]
He became a physician and surgeon.
He lived at Derby [1901, 1911].
His mother and sister, Ethel, were living with him [1901, 1911]
Son of Richard Whitaker.
He was
a brewer employing 20 men [1871] /
Chairman of Richard Whitaker & Sons Limited.
He was a Freemason and Master of the Prince Frederick [No 307] Masonic Lodge.
A datestone on the Boar's Head Hotel, Halifax carries his
initials and masonic symbols.
In 1847, he married (1) Martha Brearley [1836-18??] from
Shrewsbury/Birmingham.
Martha (must have) died between 1881 and 1884.
On 12th August 1884, he married (2) Emma Frances, daughter of
John Walsh, at Coley Church.
Children:
The family lived at
In 1871, his brother Joseph was living with the
family.
In 1881, Martha's niece, Elizabeth B. Kears [b 1869]
was staying with her at Park Road.
Thomas retired and moved to Watson House,
Burley-in-Wharfedale, where he died
He was a monumental mason (maker & dealer) [1911].
In [Q2] 1883, he married Hannah Wilkinson [1864-19??] from
Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at Cemetery Lodge, Warley [1911]
He was an iron fitter [1891].
In 1882, he married Lily Crossley [1867-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at the Dusty Miller, Sowerby Bridge.
Living with them [in 1891] were visitors Benjamin Eastwood [b
1866] and Frederick Marshall [b 1863]
He was landlord of the Commercial Inn, Sowerby Bridge [1911].
Around 1902, he married Eliza [1878-19??] from Luddendenfoot.
Children:
Living with them in 1911 was Thomas's widowed mother Sarah
Ann Whitaker [b 1847].
Thomas died in 1914 [aged 39].
After his death, Eliza took over at the Commercial Inn
[1917]
He married
Mabel Grace Dibb [1879-19??] from Lincolnshire,
in Whitby.
In 1901, the couple were living/staying with Frederick W. Dawson
[1866-19??] a flour mill manager, and his wife, Frances L.
[1880-19??] at Church Mount, Sutton Without, Sutton-on-Hull
At the age of 7, he played the cornet in a band at West Vale.
His family moved to Rastrick.
He joined Brighouse Borough Band.
His interest was inspired when an uncle gave him a ventriloquist's
doll as a birthday present.
His first public performance was at a Sunday School concert in
Southgate, Elland where he appeared as Professor Whitaker.
He subsequently appeared at various seaside resorts.
He was offered a trial at The Lyceum in London, and he was
retained for another three.
He took his stage name from Coram Street, London, where his agent had
his offices.
He had several dolls, but the most notable was Jerry Fisher, a
the cheeky guardsman.
Jerry had moving eyes and mouth, and winked at the audience
after cracking some outrageous remark, but Tommy moved his
arms, smoked cigarettes and walked off the stage still chatting.
The secret was Tommy's engineering skills.
He spent hours perfecting a mechanism which allowed the movements to
be made by remote control.
Tommy appeared at the Palace Theatre, Halifax on 11th
October 1909 and 7th September 1914.
He appeared at the Royal Command Performance [22nd May 1930] and at
Buckingham Palace
They lived at
He was
an innkeeper at Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse (possibly) the New Inn [1851] /
a Greenwich pensioner [1861].
He married Sarah [1789-1860].
Children:
The family lived at Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse [1851].
Living with them [in 1851] were daughter Mary and family, and
lodger Susey Fitton [aged 46] (mill hand).
In 1861, the widowed William was living with his
daughter Mary and family at the Oddfellows Arms, Brighouse.
In 1871, the widowed William was living with his widowed
daughter Mary and family at the Bonegate, Brighouse.
Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
He was one of the liquidators when the company voluntarily wound up
[1867]
Born in Norland
He was
a cloth miller [1845] /
a cloth fuller [1851] /
a fuller woollen [1861] /
a cloth fuller [1871, 1899].
On 27th October 1845, he married Sarah Earnshaw [1824-1888] at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
In 1891, the widowed William was living with his son
Jabez at 1 Thorny Bank, Norland (living on own means).
He died 6th March 1899 (aged 76)
Members of the family were buried at St Luke's Church, Norland
He was publican at the Engineers', Sowerby Bridge [1903, 1905,
1911].
In [Q2] 1895, he married Florence Dixon Hey in North Bierley.
Children:
Son of Frederick Whitaker.
Born in Warley [29th September 1897].
He was
living with his grandfather William Henry Whitaker [1911] /
a cotton twiner piecer [1911] /
employed by C.W.S. Flour Mill, Sowerby Bridge.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the West Riding Regiment.
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal
[1917]
He survived the War.
In Q2/1921, a William E. Whitaker married a Lucy
M. Capewell
He died in Calder District [Q1 1970]
The family lived at 39 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1845, 1851].
In 1851, he was with Joseph Henry Frobisher at Rhodes
Street, Halifax.
He married Elizabeth [1832-1???] from Nottingham.
Children:
The family lived at
By 1871, he had a school at St John's Lane, Halifax.
He was listed as Professor of music at Trinity Road, Halifax [1874]
Born in Sowerby.
He was
a mechanic [1869] /
a turner in iron foundry [1871] /
an iron turner [1881, 1891, 1901] /
a retired iron turner [1911].
In 1869, he married Charlotte Naylor [1846-1909] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1901] were widowed sister Emma Walker [b
1851] (living on own means) and nephew John H. Whitaker [b
1872] (insurance agent).
Charlotte died in Halifax [1909] (aged 63).
Living with the widowed William Henry [in 1911] was grandson
William Edwin Whitaker
Born in Norland.
He was
a watch maker's apprentice [1891] /
a watch & clock repairer [1911] /
a watchmaker [1917] /
a jeweller [1926].
On 27th December 1900, he married Amy Lilian Turner [1875-1947] at St Luke's Church, Norland.
Children:
The family lived at
Amy Lilian died at Dean House Institution, Holmfirth [7th May 1947].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £634 14/10d.
Probate was granted to The Yorkshire Penny Bank.
Willie died at 94 Godfrey Road, Halifax [23rd October 1959].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £206 15/7d.
Probate was granted to The Yorkshire Penny Bank
Dinah was landlady at the Shears, Halifax for 50 years
Clara was the daughter of Lockwood Hall
Leonora Beatrice Maud was born in Hunslet.
He is shown as Bertiel Loftus Whitaker on his
second marriage record and on his death record
Ellen was the daughter of Peter Holroyd, general
labourer from Illingworth
Mary (Polly) was born in Norland [11th October 1868]
Mary died at the Elephant & Castle
[1st March 1927] (aged 58).
Fred William died at 24 Elephant Terrace, Salterhebble
[19th August 1938] (aged 68).
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £3,823 15/1d.
Sybil, of Upper Fountain Street, Sowerby Bridge, was born in
Tickhill, Yorkshire, the daughter of William Gleadall, retired
gentleman
Jessie was born in Glenhill, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
He saved others, but could not save himself
Mary Ann was born in Lightcliffe
Emily, of Victoria Square, Sowerby Bridge, was the daughter of
John Eastwood, iron moulder
retired through accident (mechanic by trade)
Eliza Jane, of Halifax, was the daughter of Robert Farrar
Witton, cooper
Mary was born in Todmorden
Martha was born in Halifax
Harriet was born in Sowerby
Emily was the daughter of Joseph Ackroyd of Hampden
Place, Halifax
Elizabeth was the daughter of Rev Jonathan Ayrton
Sarah Hannah came from Bury, Lancashire
Ephalina was the daughter of James William Aked
Mary was born in Northowram
Mary was born in Southowram
Sarah was the daughter of Thomas Earnshaw, comber
Florence Dixon came from Bradford
In the trenches on the night of Oct. 8-9, this company runner
continued carrying messages between his company and another
battalion, returning in very heavy 5-9 enemy barrage.
On the same evening, his company commander was lost for five hours,
and this runner went seeking him under appalling conditions and
eventually found him.
His gallant conduct was intensified by the fact that he was suffering
badly with trench feet, but refused to go to hospital until ordered
to do so
Charlotte was born in Tickhill, the daughter of William
Naylor, joiner
Amy Lilian was born in Warley
Entries for people with this and similar surnames are shown in a separate Foldout
There are over 70 entries on
the Calderdale Companion
for people with the surname Whitaker,
as discussed in this SideTrack.
This count does not include other forms of the surname.
Unattached BMDs for Whitaker:
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