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Sackett, Rev Benjamin Howard
[1903-1999] Son of Rev George Whitefield Sackett

He was minister at Roker Congregational Church, Sunderland [1936] before becoming Minister at West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge [1937]

On 23rd February 1933, he married Winifred Faith Milnes [1913-1996] at Doncaster Road Congregational Church, Rotherham


Winifred was the daughter of W. H. Milnes of Boston Castle Grove, Rotherham.

She was Secretary of the Young People's Guild, and Superintendent of the Primary Department of the Sunday School in Rotherham

 

Sackett, Rev George Whitefield
[1873-1955] Son of Elizabeth (née Lee) [1836-1920] & Rev Benjamin Sackett [1834-1900].

Born in Langford, Oxfordshire [1873].

He was Minister at Patmos Congregational School, Todmorden.

He moved to Penistone [1912].

In 1902, he married (1) Elizabeth Findley (Finlay) Kingston [1872-1936] at St George-in-the-East, London.

Children:

  1. Benjamin Howard
  2. Winifred [1904-1986]
  3. Irene [1907-1993]

In 1937, he married (2) Mary Hannah Jubb [1890-1973] in Wortley

He died at Wood Lynne, Stocksbridge, Sheffield [28th March 1955].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £435 2/11d.

Administration was granted to his widow Mary Hannah

Sacro Fonte, Hugh de
[12??-13??] Watson mentions a Hugh de Sacro Fonte de Staynland. who was alive in the 13th century.

See St Helen's Well, Holywell Green

Sacrobosco
Mathematician and astronomer born in Rastrick

Sadd, William Edward
[1853-1932] BA.

Son of Mary Anne (née Fuller) [1820-1881] & Robert Thomas Sadd [1817-1891], a jeweller & optician.

Born in Cambridge [He].

He was educated at St Catherine's College Cambridge / Assistant Master at Heath Grammar School [1875].

In 1889, he married Sarah Lever [1862-1947] in Bath.

Children:

  1. Elsie Constance Fuller [1890-1961]
  2. Hilda Beatrice Anne [1892-1973]
  3. Robert William [1893-1957]
  4. Doris Edith [1897-1937]
  5. Walter Edmund Gladstone [1898-1971]

He died in Bath

The Saddler's Shop: Shibden Hall
This is in the Folk Museum at Shibden Hall. There are examples of tools and equipment which was used in the making and maintaining of harness, saddles, collars, and horse brasses for the domestic and agricultural horses on the estate

Sadler, Rev John
[1846-1924] Born in Chester.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1890]

Sadler, Michael Thomas
[1780-1835] Linen exporter and Methodist social reformer of Leeds. When he was MP for Aldborough in 1831, he introduced the Ten Hours Bill

Sadler, Robert Alfred
[1888-1914] Son of Eliza & Robert Alfred Sadler of 12 Launceston Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died [2nd November 1914] (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [33], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sagar & Meredith
Dyers of Luddendenfoot. Established in the late 19th century by Henry Sagar and J. T. Meredith at Wood Bottom Dye Works, Luddendenfoot.

Recorded in 1908 as Henry Sagar Limited at Cooper House Mills, Luddendenfoot

Sagar (Developments) Limited

Sagar, Donald
[1860-1915] Son of Joseph Sagar.

Born 18th March 1860.

He was educated at Rishworth School / apprenticed to Buck & Watkin / a saw mill engineer [1891] / a partner in J. Sagar & Company Limited.

In 1886, he patented improvements in grinding cutters and machine plane irons

On 2nd August 1881, he married Letitia Nicholl at Halifax Parish Church.


Letitia was the daughter of William Nicholl
 

Children:

  1. Martha [1882-1966]
  2. Jessie [1883-1939] who married George Adair Haigh
  3. Joseph Donald

The family lived at

  • 9 Charles Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 18 Savile Park, Halifax [1901]
  • Heath Villas, Halifax [1916]

He owned Haigh House, Warley [1905-1913]

In 1903, he was one of the first people to be granted a car registration and a motor drivers' licence

Donald died 5th April 1915.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £93,632 8/5d.

Probate was granted to his widow Letitia, son Joseph Donald, Thomas Steel (manufacturer), and George Adair (engineer) 

Letitia died 15th October 1946.

Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Sagar, Donald Joseph
[1890-1922] Or Joseph Donald.

Son of Donald Sagar.

Born 28th August 1890.

He was an engineer / a director of J. Sagar & Company Limited / a member of Halifax Golf Club.

He never married.

They lived at Heath Villas, Halifax [1922].

He and John Robinson were killed when the Strasbourg to Paris air express crashed into the Gorge de Saverne as they were returning from motor races in Strasbourg [16th July 1922].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell with other members of his family

Sagar, George
[1858-1883] First husband of Helen Hinchliffe.

On 9th April 1881, they married secretly at Burnley, against her father's wishes.

He died in Southport.

He was buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale

Sagar, George Sharp
[1856-1937] Son of Joseph Sagar.

He was a yarn salesman [1881].

In [Q1] 1877, he married (1) Mary Jane Talbot [1857-1907] in Wakefield.

Children:

  1. Eleanor Gertrude [b 1878]

The family lived at Spring Edge, Skircoat [1881].

Mary Jane died in Halifax [5th February 1907] (aged 50).

In 1907, he married (2) Agnes Hannah Dunstan [1865-1918] in Halifax.


Agnes Hannah came from Sheffield
 

Agnes Hannah died 29th March 1918 (aged 53).

George died 15th February 1937 (aged 79).

Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Sagar's: H. Sagar Limited
Dyers and finishers of Luddendenfoot and Mill House Mill, Sowerby established by Henry Sagar around 1889.

The business evolved into Sagar & Meredith, then Henry Sagar Limited at Cooper House Mills, Luddendenfoot [1908], and Henry Sagar (1931) Limited

Sagar, Henry
[1865-1947] Born in Nelson, Lancashire.

As a young man, he established the partnership Sagar & Meredith.

Around 1889, he established H. Sagar Limited.

In 1919, he was a partner in Sagar-Richards Limited.

In 1881, he was a visitor to John Crossley Fawcett

Sagar, Hubert Gordon
[1886-1966] Son of Joe Sagar

In 1912, he married Ethel Durber, at Wolstanton, Staffordshire.

Children:

  1. John Gordon
  2. Anthony D. G. [b 1919]
  3. Joan G. [b 1924]

He died in Westmorland

Sagar's: J. Sagar & Company Limited
Engineers and manufacturers of woodworking machinery in Halifax.

Established at Stone Dam Mills in 1875 by brothers Joe and Donald Sagar.

An advertisement in the Halifax Guardian for the business in 1875 announced


To Iron and Brass Founders, Boiler Makers, &c
J. SAGAR & Company IRON MERCHANTS
Supply Middlesbro, Scotch and Hematite Pig Iron
Cleveland & Staffordshire Boiler and Tank Plates
Boiler Rivets, Bar Iron, Copper, &c &c
Quotations arranged on application to Office
10 Causeway, Halifax

During World War I, the Company produced a machine for shaping propellers.

The business later moved to Canal Works, Water Lane, Halifax.

In 1954, they were listed as Sagar (Developments) Limited and there were adverts for their BURSGREEN woodworking machinery.

The pattern shop and foundry at Canal Works closed in 1958.

See Donald Joseph Sagar and John Gordon Sagar

Sagar, Joe
[1854-1915] Son of Joseph Sagar.

He was a member of Northgate End Chapel / IPM of Probity [No 61] Masonic Lodge / one of the subscribers to The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire [1913] / a mechanical engineer / employed with his father on woodworking machinery / a partner in J. Sagar & Company Limited.

In 1877, he married Mary Jane Gordon [1855-19??] in Keighley.


Mary Jane came from Keighley
 

Children:

  1. Sarah [b 1879] who married John Arnold Ackroyd
  2. Mary [b 1881]
  3. Hubert Gordon
  4. Annie [b 1890]
  5. Dorothy [b 1892]
  6. Edith Marjorie [b 1894] who married [Halifax Q3 1915] Thomas P. Kershaw
  7. Miriam Audrey [b 1898]
  8. child

Only 4 of the children survived.

The family lived at

  • 9 Charles Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 34 Union Street, Halifax [1891]
  • The Poplars, Halifax [1901, 1905, 1911]

Joe died suddenly at home [23rd September 1915] (aged 62).

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [27th September 1915]

Sagar, John Gordon
[1913-1981] Son of Hubert Gordon Sagar.

Born 22nd February 1913.

He was the last managing director of Sagar's

In 1935, he married Sylvia Mary Rimmer [1905-19??] born in Cheshire, at St Margaret's Westminster.

Children: Dale [b 1939]

He died at Huddersfield

Sagar, Joseph
[1831-1900] Son of Joseph Sagar.

Born in Cononley, Keighley [31st January 1831].

In 1841, the 10-year-old Joseph was living in Cononley with William Cockshott and family.

In 1851, he was living with Henry Cockshott and family at Clipster Hall, Siddal, Halifax.

He was an oiler man [1851] / an oiler in a worsted factory [1861] / Verger at Halifax Parish Church [1871] / Church Sexton [1881] / Halifax Parish Clerk [1891] / (possibly) Chapel Warden at Northgate End Chapel [1891-1897] / an engineer with his son, Joe, on woodworking machinery [1901].

On 20th April 1852, he married Sarah Sharp [1832-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah came from Midgley
 

Children:

  1. Joe
  2. George Sharp
  3. Donald

The family lived at

  • Wilson's Yard, Halifax, [1861]
  • 12 Nelson Street, Halifax, [1871]
  • 10 Causeway, Halifax, [1881, 1891]
  • 26 Elmfield Place, Halifax [1900]

He died 2nd April 1900.

He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.

The funeral cortège was headed by 200 workpeople from J. Sagar & Company Limited.

The epitaph on his memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Sagar-Richards Limited
Makers of metal castings at Luddendenfoot. Established in 1919 by Henry Sagar and brothers Daniel and Alfred Richards. They were originally at Woodbottom Dye Works, Luddendenfoot.

They expanded to Ellen Holme Mills [1955] and the Synchro Works [1958], Cooper House Mills and other premises in Luddendenfoot. In 1973, an explosion destroyed the firm's offices.

The firm closed in 2002, possibly a consequence of an unwillingness to invest in modern developments

Sagar, William
[1???-18??] Recorded in 1838, when he was a member of the Todmorden & Walsden Select Vestry

Sagar, William
[1851-1893] On 8th July 1900, a stained glass window at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone was dedicated to his memory by his children

Sager, John
[1823-1881] He was a farmer, slater & plasterer [1861, 1871] / publican Swan Inn, Heptonstall [1861, 1871] / licensed victualler of the Cross Inn, Heptonstall [1874, 1881] / a farmer of 18 acres [1881]

On 2nd February 1842, he married Sally Uttley [1822-1900] at Heptonstall Church.

Children:

  1. William [1843-1883]
  2. James [1850-1853]
  3. Sutcliffe
  4. Sarah Ellen [1857-1926] who married Abel Fletcher

The family lived at

He died at the Cross Inn [10th July 1881].

His widow Sally took over at the Cross Inn until her death in 1900.

Sally died at the Cross Inn [7 April 1900].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,757 6/10d. Probate was granted to daughter Sarah Ellen & James Hartley (actuary).

At her death, she had been in the pub business for 41 years and was the oldest landlady in Heptonstall.

She was buried at Heptonstall Slack Baptist Cemetery

Sager, John Ormerod
[1871-1966] Of Holly House, Todmorden.

Son of William Sager.

He was a solicitor's articled clerk [1901] / a solicitor [1911]

In 1901, he was living at Twickenham, Surrey with his sister Mabel & her husband John Dewhirst.

On 20th October 1901, he married Annie Eastwood at St Mary's Church, Luddenden.


Annie was the daughter of Eli Ogden Eastwood
 

Children:

  1. William Maurice Eastwood
  2. John Donald [1905-1906]
  3. Margaret Winsome [b 1907]
  4. Mary Hamilton [1908-1995]

In 1907, he and his wife presented a new font to St Paul's Church, Cross Stone in memory of their son John Donald

The family lived at Holly House, Todmorden [1911]

Sager, Sutcliffe
[1854-1897] Son of John Sager.

He was a slater, plasterer & painter [1881] / a plasterer [1891] / landlord of the Robin Hood, Pecket Well [1897]

On 8th May 1877, he married Susannah Burn [1854-1907] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. John [1877-1956]
  2. Walter Burn [1880-1936]

The family lived at Main Street, Heptonstall [1881, 1891].

In October 1897, he and some others were returning from a pigeon shooting match at Cullingworth, when Sager's horse shied as they were coming over Cock Hill. Sager fell into the road and suffered injuries from which he died on the following evening at the Robin Hood [24th October 1897]

His wife took over at the Robin Hood

Sager, William
[1804-1855] He was a grocer [1841] / a tallow chandler [1851] / a grocer, tea dealer, wine and spirit merchant and tallow chandler at Church Street, Todmorden.

In 1845, a Savings Bank was held on his premises, every Thursday between 10:00 am and noon

On 10th August 1835, he married (1) Alice Ormerod [1803-1839] at St Chad's, Rochdale.


Alice was the daughter of
John Ormerod
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [1837-1860]
  2. Ormerod [1839-1839]

In [Q3] 1845, he married (2) Sarah Stansfield [1811-1802] in Macclesfield.

Children:

  1. Hannah [1847-1847]
  2. Stansfield [1849-1891]
  3. William

The family lived at

  • Church Street, Todmorden [1841]
  • Dale Street, Langfield [1851]

He built Holly House, Todmorden [1852].

He died at Holly House, Todmorden [31st March 1855].

He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden [5th April 1855].

Daughter Elizabeth died at Holly House [28th August 1860].

She too was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £12,000. Probate was granted to her uncle Peter Ormerod, and Joseph Firth of North View Todmorden (cotton manufacturer).

His two wives and children Ormerod & Hannah were also buried at Christ Church, Todmorden

Sager, William
[1850-1899] Son of William Sager.

He was a solicitor for the Union [1881] / clerk superintendent [1881] / registrar of births & deaths for Stansfield [1881] / solicitor & clerk to the Guardians [1891] / superintendent registrar [1891] / clerk to the rural sanitary authority of the Todmorden Union [1891].

On 8th July 1875, he married Alice Western [1850-1887] at Holy Trinity, Richmond, Surrey.


Alice was born in Knaresborough, and had a daughter Mabel [1873-1947], whose birth was registered in Richmond, Surrey, as Western but she was baptised [2nd March 1876] at Cross Stones as Mabel Sager
 

Children:

  1. William Oswald Stansfield [b 1876]
  2. John Ormerod
  3. Haworth [b 1879]
  4. Mabel who married [Q2 1895] John Dewhirst

The family lived at

On 7th July 1900, his son, John, unveiled a stained glass window at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone, in his memory

Sager, William Maurice Eastwood
[1902-1962] Son of John O. Sager.

On 5th June 1928, he married Eileen Patricia Hoyle at Christ Church, Todmorden


Eileen Patricia was the daughter of Joshua Hodson Hoyle
 

Saint Alban's Road Post Office
A sub-post office was recorded in 1936

Saint Andrew's Operatic Society
The operatic society of St Andrew's Methodist Chapel, Queens Road, Halifax

Saint Ann's in the Grove, Southowram
House mentioned in 1500 and in 1601.

It was owned by members of the Thompson family, including

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

It was rebuilt several times and it was damaged when local quarrying caused subsidence of the land.

It was damaged by an explosion at Brooke's Chemical Works on 22nd December 1917.

The house was demolished in 1934 after the east wing had collapsed.

The 18th century stable-block was converted into houses.

The name should not be confused with St Anne's in the Grove Church, Southowram.

This is discussed in the book Ancient Halls in & about Halifax

Saint Anne's Cricket Club, Southowram
Formed in 1???.

Closed in 1???. The pavilion was sold to Barkisland Cricket Club.

See Southowram Cricket Club

Saint Anne's Southowram Quarterly Messenger & Record
Publication produced around 1873 by St Anne's in the Grove Church, Southowram. It was an 8-page publication and was priced at 1d. Rev William Laycock was an editor

Saint Aubyne, Elland
Owners and tenants have included

Saint Crispin Republican Club, Halifax
A 19th century republican movement formed at the St Crispin Inn, Halifax. John Baines was a member.

See Halifax Republican Club and United Britons

Saint George's Bridge, Hebden Bridge
The cast-iron bridge was built by
De Bergue & Co. Ld. Manchester

and dated 1892. It cost £1,530 to build. It was opened in 1893. The construction required the demolition of property between Bridge Mill and the Shoulder of Mutton.

A cast-iron panel records:

St George's Bridge Erected by Public Subscriptions with the aid of a grant from The West Riding County Council Committee: John Crowther, George Pickles, A. B. M Moss, Joseph Greenwood, J. B. Brown Sec

The East pier is inscribed J. Sutcliffe Architect, and the West pier is inscribed E. Riley Contractor.

The original gradient fell towards St George's Square and was considered too steep. In 1911, the gradient was changed from 1 in 8½ to 1 in 14½ when the bridge was lowered by 18 inches at the St George's Square end, and by 5 inches in the centre.

It was modified again in 1961

Saint Giles House, Hove Edge

Saint Giles, Lightcliffe
Area of Lightcliffe which takes its name from Giles House

Saint Helen's House, Halifax
Stood at the northern end of North Bridge.

In 1808, Captain Jeremy Lister and his family left the Skelfler estate and brought the family to live here

Saint Helen's Square, Holywell Green
There were a number of 17th century houses here.

Around 1855, the Shaw family moved St Helen's Well from its earlier position at Mellor Mill Lane. They diverted the water for their new dyeing plant.

The area was cleared in 1966/1969 for the construction of housing

Saint Helen's Well, Holywell Green
Mineral water spring at Helen Hill Farm, Jagger Green Lane.

It was restored in 1977.

See Carr Hall Well, Holywell Green, Holy Well, Holywell Green, Holywell Green, Nell, Hugh de Sacro Fonte, St Helen's Chapel, Holywell Green and St Helen's Square, Holywell Green

Saint James Amateur Operatic Society
Founded by the members of St James's Church, Brighouse. The first production was Floradora at Sugden Memorial Hall in 1924.

It became the Brighouse Light Opera Society

Saint James's Club, Halifax
A gentlemen's club established in July 1868. They had about 100 members. They met in premises at 15-17 Crown Street which had been offered by Edmund Minson Wavell.

Officers included

Recorded in 1874 at 24 Crown Street, Halifax when J. Graham was Steward.

In 1881, they acquired land at Barum Top / Fountain Street. A new club was built by Jackson & Fox.

The new club was opened on 27th May 1882 and became the Halifax Club.

In 1973, it merged with the Borough Club to become the Halifax & Borough Club

Saint James [No 448] Masonic Lodge
This Masonic Lodge was the largest in West Yorkshire. Established in 1838.

In 1874 – together with Probity [No 61] Lodge – they opened the Freemasons' Hall, Halifax.

They met on the Tuesday on or before full moon [1894].

Officers and Members of the Lodge have included

See De Warren [No 1302] Masonic Lodge

Saint James's Road Post Office
Recorded in 1905 at 57 St James's Road, Halifax. It was then at the same address as the business run by Thomas Ramsden, draper and stationer

Saint James's Road Turkish Baths, Halifax
Aka Fleming's Improved Turkish Baths. Opened in 1862 by W. Fleming at 7-8 St James's Road.

Around 1876, the baths were acquired by Herbert Hadley and Hadley & Priestley. They moved the business from St James's Road to 5 King Cross Street.

It survived until at least 1908 under a series of proprietors

Saint James's Ward, Halifax
One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1861. Around 1865 it was divided into Central Ward and ??.

See James Bairstow

Saint John's Ambulance Association, Brighouse
The Brighouse Corps of the St John's Ambulance Association was formed in 1882.

From its earliest beginnings in Brighouse, Dr Bogdan Edward Jastrzębski Edwards was involved with the local branch of the Ambulance Brigade. He held many classes promoting the organisation.

He became the first man in Brighouse to be awarded the Order of St John of Jerusalem

In 1980, the branch ran into difficulties when 3 officers were dismissed for being unfit to hold their positions of authority.

See Henry Jocelyn Barber, Dr Frederick Bond, St John's Ambulance Hall, Brighouse and St John's Ambulance Hall, Rastrick

Saint John's Ambulance Association, Halifax
The Halifax Corps of the St John's Ambulance Association was formed at the Mechanics' Hall, Halifax on 26th July 1880. The Bishop of Ripon was the first President.

On 31st January 1929, Ernest Shaw Redman gave a motor ambulance to the Association. It was delivered on 15th June 1929.

See Minnie Laura Warneford

Saint John's Ambulance Brigade, Elland
Recorded in March 1916, when the Elland Madrigal Society presented a Concert at the Constitutional Club, Elland in aid of the local branch

Saint John's Ambulance Brigade, Halifax
See Dr Edmond West Symes and Edward Bertram West Symes

Saint John's Ambulance Brigade, Hebden Bridge
The Hebden Bridge Corps of the St John's Ambulance Brigade was formed in 1887.

Those involved in establishing the group included Theophilus Bates, Dr David Bradley, and Herbert King

On 1st February 1896, Josiah Wade gave Hebden Bridge its first ambulance. In 1924, the horse-drawn vehicle was replaced by a motor ambulance

Saint John's Ambulance Brigade, Sowerby Bridge

See Mrs Crowther Stockton

Saint John's Ambulance Hall, Brighouse
The foundation stones were laid on 20th May 1913 by the Dowager Countess of Desart and Mrs Smith of Lands House

Saint John's Ambulance Hall, Rastrick
Bramston Street.

Built in 1913.

The foundation stone was laid by Mrs William Smith.

9 members of the Association who died in World War I, are commemorated by 9 holly trees planted in the grounds.

The building is now the St John's Chapel – a Chapel of Rest.

See St John's Ambulance Association, Brighouse

Saint John's Ambulance Hall, Todmorden
Victoria Road.

This was originally Victoria Road Primitive Methodist Chapel

Saint John's Cross Farm, Bradshaw
Owners and tenants have included

Saint John's, Halifax
Area which includes the West Hill Park area and Gibbet Street. For the purposes of Municipal Elections, the area was known as St John's Ward and then Park Ward.

It now has a largely Asian population

Saint John's Home, Triangle
The Vicarage for the church of St John the Divine, Thorpe.

Built around 1850.

Possibly designed by W. S. Barber who also designed the Church.


Question: Can anyone confirm the name of the architect who designed the property?

 

It stood nearly opposite the Church, and adjacent to a row of older cottages.

It is described as

Built of Yorkshire stone, with gothic windows ... a very damp home!

It was used a sanatorium for soldiers returning from the Crimea War

Saint John's Hospital
Gibbet Street, Halifax. The Halifax Union Workhouse and hospital buildings opened in March 1840. It was known as St John's Hospital from 1891, and also as Halifax Poor Law Institution.

In 1901, a new St Luke's Hospital was built at Salterhebble to accommodate bed-ridden patients from the overcrowded workhouse.

The building was used as an auxiliary military war hospital during World War I.

On 11th September 1929, a new clock was installed in the gable of the Hospital and named Miriam in honour of Mrs Miriam Lightowler.

In 1948, the institution was taken over by Leeds Regional Hospital Board. It came to be used for geriatric care.

The hospital closed in September 1970 and patients were transferred to Northowram Hospital. The buildings were demolished in April 1972 and the contents were sold off at auction.

See Officers of Halifax Union Workhouse and Westfield House, Halifax

Saint John's House, Halifax
Trinity Road / Stone Trough Lane.


Question: Does anyone know why the name Saint John is applied to the house and other features nearby?

 

Owners and tenants have included

See Freemasons' Hall and St John's Lane, Halifax

Saint John [No 1736] Masonic Lodge
Masonic Lodge.

They were at the Masonic Hall, St James's Road, Halifax [1937]. They met on the first Wednesday of the month [1937].

Masters and members of the Lodge have included

  • Newton Brooke – PM
  • J. C. Ackroyd – Secretary at Blackwall, Halifax [1917]
  • E. Uttley – Master [1937]

Saint John of God Respite Care Home, Luddendenfoot
Opened on 2nd March 1997 on the site of St Walburga's Catholic Church

Saint John the Baptist Well

Saint John's Tide Fair
An annual hiring fair which was held in Halifax on the Feast of St John the Baptist. It was discontinued around 1???

Saint John's Vicarage, Halifax

Saint John's Villa, Halifax
Owners and tenants have included

Saint John's Ward
For the purposes of Municipal Elections, the St John's area was known as St John's Ward.

In 2003, it was renamed Park Ward.

See Margaret Alice Berry, Electoral Wards and William McVine

Saint John's Well, Coley
A well near Coley Hall is said to have been used as a holy well for curing certain ailments

Saint Joseph Temperance Society
Winding Road, Halifax. 19th century organisation

Saint Luke's Hospital
Huddersfield Road, Halifax.

Aka Halifax Poor Law Hospital.

Designed by W. C. Williams, work began on the building in 1897.

It was built on land previously occupied by a market gardener. There are still allotments nearby.

The Halifax Union St Luke's Hospital – or Union Infirmary – opened on 9th April 1901 to accommodate bed-ridden patients from the overcrowded Union Workhouse at Gibbet Street. It was the largest public building in Halifax at the time.

Construction costs recorded as £100,000.

The foundation stone reads

Halifax Union
St. Luke's Hospital

This foundation stone of St. Luke's Hospital, being an Infirmary for the sick poor in Halifax Poor Law Union, comprising the townships and parishes of Barkisland, Brighouse, Clifton, Elland and Fixby, Greetland, Halifax, Hartshead, Hipperholme, Luddenden Foot, Midgley, Norland, Northowram, Norwood Green and Coley, Queensbury, Rastrick, Rishworth, Shelf, Skircoat, Southowram, Sowerby, Sowerby Bridge, Soyland, Stainland with old Lindley, Upper Greetland and Warley, was laid on the 9th day of October 1897, by the Rev. C. E. Aspinall, MA, J. Ponly, Chairman of the Halifax Board of Guardians

The building cost was £98,000. Its two distinctive bottle-shaped ward blocks still stand at the south and the north ends of the site. It had 400 beds.

Between 1914 and 1920, it became St Luke's Military Hospital.

On 8th November 1926, wireless was installed at the Hospital.

In 1930, it taken over by Halifax County Borough and became St Luke's Hospital.

After 1948, it joined the National Health Service as Halifax General Hospital.

See Richard Charnock

Saint Luke's Military Hospital, Halifax
During World War I, St Luke's Hospital, was used for treating soldiers. A further 302 beds were placed in marquees in the hospital grounds. It accommodated 800 to 900 patients.

On 8th July 1916, the Chapel was dedicated by the Bishop of Wakefield.

On 11th December 1918, the 650 soldiers in the Hospital were entertained to a grand banquet and concert by the Borough Police to celebrate the Armistice.

See Minnie Laura Warneford

Saint Marie's Catholic Club, Halifax
Aka St Marie's Catholic Association.

Recorded on 27th July 1915, when a new suite of clubrooms was opened by the Association

Recorded in 1917 at Hall Street, when James Canning was secretary.

See St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax

Saint Mark's Eve Vigil
Around midnight on the 24th April, a vigil was held at St Peter's Church, Hartshead. The vigil was held for 3 consecutive years, and on the third year, those present would see the spirits of those who were to die in the forthcoming year.

It is said that people were known to have become ill or died as a consequence of their being seen during the vigil

Saint Matthew's Theatre Society
Brighouse

Saint Michael's Acting Society
Mytholmroyd

Saint Michael's Church Institute, Mytholmroyd

See St Michael's Church Institute Memorial and St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd

Saint Michael's Mount, Barkisland
Owners and tenants have included

Saint Pancras
The cruiser HMS Ajax and the HMS St Pancras were adopted by Halifax in Warships Week during World War II

Saint Paul's Coal Society
Recorded in 1905 at Parkinson Lane / Queens Road when the Secretary was J. H. Elkington

Saint Paul's Monumental Works, King Cross
See Gad Cordingley

Saint Paul's Railway Station, Halifax
Aka Halifax Old Station. The station opened on 5th September 1890. This was situated at the junction of Queens Road with Parkinson Lane and Kingston Street, and was the Halifax southern terminus of the High Level Railway.

The passenger service and the station closed on 1st January 1917. The last goods train ran in 1960 when the goods yard closed.

The station was demolished in 1963 A car showroom stands on the site.

Saint Peter's Community Centre, Sowerby
St Peter's Avenue

Saint Thomas's Cricket Club, Claremount
The cricket club St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount

Recorded in the 19th century, when Thomas Parker was a patron

Saint Winifred's Nursing Home, Rastrick
Crowtrees Lane

Saiz, Manuel
[1902-1942] Of 110 Grange Road, Middlesborough.

A Spanish seaman, he had been on leave at 12 Haigh's Court, Crossley Terrace, Halifax, shortly before his death.

During World War II, he served as a Bosun with the Merchant Navy aboard the cargo ship SS Newton Pine.

He was lost [16th October 1942] (aged 40)  when his ship straggled behind the convoy and was torpedoed by German Submarine U-410 and sank in the Atlantic with the loss of all 46 crew.

He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London [73], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Salcombe, Arthur F.
[1882-1917]

In [Q3] 1914, he married Mary J. Postlethwaite in Toxteth, Lancashire.

They lived at 7 Pexwood Place, Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with A Battery 190th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He died 2nd July 1917 (aged 35).

He was buried at Bus House Cemetery, Belgium [G 12]

Salem Field
Hebden Bridge. Central Street Infant & Nursery School was built on the land

Salem North Parade Pierrot Troupe
19th/20th century entertainers from Salem Chapel, North Parade

Salford
An old name for Bridge End, Rastrick

Salford
Area of Todmorden which marks a crossing of the Walsden stream

Salforth
18th century name for an area at the Rastrick end of Brighouse Bridge at Bridge End

Salis-Schwabe, Major-General George
[1843-1907] MP.

The first MP for the Middleton Division [1885-1886]

Salmon & Gluckstein Limited
Tobacconists and walking stick dealers at the junction of Princess Street / 2 Crown Street, Halifax [1905]

Salmons, Fred
[1871-19??] Son of Henry Salmons.

Born in Feltwell, Norfolk.

He was a boarder with Mrs Esther Wolfenden & family at Slead Syke, Brighouse [1891]; a worsted drawing overlooker [1891]; a worsted spinning overlooker [1901, 1911].

In [Q2] 1892, he married Emma Jane Carrington [1870-19??] in Halifax.


Emma Jane was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Harry [b 1894] who was an insurance clerk [1911]
  2. Cyril Langley [b 1900]

The family lived at 1 Woodland Terrace, Halifax [1901]; 8 Salisbury Place, Akroydon [1911, 1918]

Living with them [in 1901] were sister-in-law Emily Carrington [b 1872] (cleaner in mill)  and brother-in-law Robinson Carrington [b 1879] (dyer's labourer).

Living with them [in 1911] was sister-in-law Emily Ann Carrington [b 1872] (cleaner in factory) 

Salmons, Harry
[1894-1918] Son of Fred Salmons.

Born in Brighouse.

He was educated at Trinity School / an insurance clerk [1911] / employed by the Royal Insurance Company, Commercial Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [April 1917], and he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was wounded 3 times.

He died of wounds as a POW [1st April 1918] (aged 24).

He was buried at Flesquières Hill British Cemetery, France [IV B 20].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Salmons, Henry
[1845-1???] Born in Norfolk.

He was an engine driver [1881].

Around 1869, he married Eliza [1848-1???].


Eliza was born in Norfolk
 

Children:

  1. Ethel C. [b 1869]
  2. Fred
  3. Alice E. [b 1874]
  4. John [b 1876]
  5. William S. [b 1878]
  6. James [b 1879]

The family lived at Norfolk [1871]; 96 St Peter Street, Claremount [1881]

Salt, Ada
[1853-1935] Daughter of Sir Titus Salt.

She married E. Herbert Stevenson MICE.

See Lightcliffe Congregational Church

Salt & Pepper, Halifax
Aka Washer & Boiler, Castor & Pollux.

The popular name for the two 170 ft-tall cooling towers which dominated the Halifax skyline from 1937 when they were built to replace 6 earlier wooden towers.

On 24th March 1974, there was an unsuccessful attempt to demolish the towers with explosives. Thousands of people watched the event from Beacon Hill.

There was a successful attempt – using a half-ton steel ball – in October.

They cost £14,000 to build and £26,000 to demolish

Salt, Daniel
[1781-1843] Son of Titus Salt.

He attended Heath Grammar School.

He was a woolstapler / an iron-founder / a businessman / a politician / a member of the Bradford Board of Guardians [1837].

He established Daniel Salt & Son with his son Titus.

He retired from business [1833] and went to live on Manningham Lane, and his son Titus took over the business.

On 1st October 1840, his son-in-law Charles Smithies went to her parents' house and made an attempt to stab Daniel with intent to main him. Daniel sustained wounds to his left ear.

On 5th July 1802, he married Grace Smithies [1779-1854].


Grace was the daughter of Isaac Smithies
 

Children:

  1. Titus
  2. Sarah [b 2nd December 1804] who married William Atkinson
  3. Hannah Maria [13 July 1806-26 April 1807]
  4. Ann [b 14th November 1807]]
  5. Isaac Smithies [11 July 1810-19 September 1819]
  6. Grace [b 9th September 1812] who married Charles Smithies
  7. Edward [b 9th February 1814]
  8. Hannah [14 October 1821-13 February 1822]

The family lived at Manor Farm, Crofton, near Wakefield [1813-1819] and then moved to Bradford [around 1822]

Daniel died 28th December 1843 (aged 62).

Grace died 10th November 1854

Salt, George
[1833-1913] Son of Sir Titus Salt

Born 22nd April 1833.

In 1875, he married Jennie Louisa Fresco.


His wife came from Florence
 

He died 8th May 1913

Salt, Helen
[1852-1924] Daughter of Sir Titus Salt.

See Lightcliffe Congregational Church

Salt Jimmy
A character of the 19th century who wheeled a large wooden box around Halifax selling salt or exchanging salt for rags and bones. He was a familiar sight with his black hair hanging in ringlets

Salt Pie, Colden
Farm in the upper Colden Valley

Salt Pie, Crow Hill
In 1905, it was described as
a little white cottage on the hill side of the Luddenden valley

Owners and tenants have included

The property was demolished in the 1950s

Salt, Sir Titus
[1803-1876] He was a pioneering wool-manufacturer at Bradford and built Saltaire model village.

Chris Helme writes that


Around 1850, Salt wanted to build a mill, and a model village for the workers, along Armytage Road, Brighouse, but the Armytage family rejected the proposal; Salt then went on to establish Saltaire instead
 

See Bailiffe Bridge Working Men's Club, Bleak House, Lightcliffe, Booth Independent Congregational Church, Halifax, Bradford & Keighley Insurance Company, Lightcliffe Congregational Church, Lightcliffe United Reformed Church and West Yorkshire Railway Company

Salt, Titus
[1843-1887] Of Baildon.

5th son of Sir Titus Salt.

He was a worsted spinner employing 3,500 hands [1871].

On 15th March 1866, he married Catherine Crossley at Square Congregational Church, Halifax.

Children:

  1. Gordon Locksley [b 1867]
  2. Harold Crossley [b 1869]
  3. Lawrence Titus Whitlam [1874-1946]
  4. Mary Isabel [b 1877]

The family lived at

  • Milner Field, Bingley [1871]
  • Catherine was at Chomeley Park, Hornsey [1881]
  • Titus was at Aldborough Hall, the home of his brother-in-law, Henry C. Crossley, [1881]

Salt Warehouse, Sowerby Bridge
Warehouses Number 3 and 4 at Sowerby Bridge Canal Basin were designed to allow goods to be loaded and unloaded undercover from a wet dock and may be the first examples of the type in England.

The Rochdale Canal Act [1793] instructed the Calder & Hebble Navigation Company to build at Sowerby Bridge whatever wharves and warehouses the Rochdale Canal Company wanted, the latter to pay for the space they used.

The warehouses were built by John Smeaton in 1796 for the Calder & Hebble Navigation Company. Richard Milnes occupied the warehouses for a time.

Warehouse Number 3 – called the Salt Warehouse because salt used to be stored there – is a Grade II listed building, and Warehouse Number 4 is a Grade II* listed building. This warehouse has one end on the Calder & Hebble Navigation and the other on the Rochdale Canal.

One end of the Salt Warehouse is on the Calder & Hebble Navigation and the other end is on the Rochdale Canal.

In 1972, Mark Andrew and his wife took the lease on Sowerby Bridge Canal Basin from British Waterways, and were advised to demolish the Salt Warehouse as it was unsafe. They saved it by forming The Salt Warehouse Trust.

It is now a bar and restaurant

Salt, Sir William Henry
[1831-1892] Son of Sir Titus Salt

He was 2nd Baronet of Maplewell, near Loughborough / High Sheriff of Leicestershire [1879].

He died 7th July 1892

Salter & Salter Limited
Boot manufacturers at Commercial Street, Brighouse. Established around 1851.

See Scales & Salter

Salter, John
[1829-1???] Born in Somerset.

He was Manager of Gibbet Street Turkish Baths, Halifax [1881].

In 1855, he married Louisa [1825-1???] from Brighton, at Worthing.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [b 1857] who was a mantle maker [1881]
  2. Eliza [b 1859]
  3. William [b 1864] who was a chemist's assistant [1881]

Salter Rake Gate
A salt way from Rochdale, Reddyshore Scoutgate and Walsden to Lumbutts, Mankinholes, Heptonstall and Halifax.

See Bottomley and Salter

Salterhebble
District of Calderdale in the township of Skircoat to the south of Halifax.

Salterhebble & District Rose Show
In 1883, this was held at Moorside, Halifax, the home of Louis John Crossley. A feature of the show was an electric tramway built by Michael Holroyd Smith and Crossley in the gardens of Moorside

Salterhebble Bottom Lock
Aka Brooksmouth Lock. Electrically-operated lock – #27 – on the Salterhebble Branch of the Calder & Hebble Navigation.

It is one of a series of 3 locks – Salterhebble Top Lock, Salterhebble Middle Lock, and Salterhebble Bottom Lock - which replaced an earlier staircase of 1767.

See Canal Lock House, Salterhebble, Salterhebble Middle Lock and Salterhebble Top Lock

The Salterhebble branch
Aka Halifax Arm, Halifax Branch.

An extension of the Calder & Hebble Navigation from Salterhebble to Halifax was opened in 1828

See Farrar Mill Lane Aqueduct

Salterhebble Bridge
A bridge was mentioned in 1533 when John Waterhouse left 12d for
the amendynge of Salterhebble

It was mentioned again in 1637

Salterhebble Brook
Name given to the Hebble along part of its length at Salterhebble

Salterhebble canal basin
The canal basin at Salterhebble served Halifax until the Salterhebble branch into the middle of Halifax was opened in 1828.

There is another basin further south where the Calder & Hebble Navigation joins the Salterhebble branch.

See Navigation Wharf, Halifax

Salterhebble Co-Op
Branch number 21 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in May 1872

Salterhebble Cotton Spinning Company
The company was registered in June 1865.

On 30th August 1886, their new mill was badly damaged by fire

Salterhebble Hill

Salterhebble Liberal Club
Chapel Lane. Recorded in 1905

Salterhebble Lift
In 1902, in order to avoid the steep Salterhebble Hill, a lift was proposed as a means of linking the trams from Halifax to Dudwell Lane – taking the passengers down the steep [1 in 9.69] hillside in the lift – and thence continuing by tram to West Vale.

J. H. Whitley visited the USA where similar lifts were in use.

The lift would have been powered by steam.

On 12th April 1901, Skircoat ratepayers protested against the construction of the lift. The project was abandoned after considerable ratepayer opposition, being condemned as an American fad

Salterhebble Lock Lock-Keeper's Cottage

Salterhebble Locks
There are 3 locks on the Calder & Hebble Navigation at Salterhebble:

See Canal Lock House, Salterhebble

Salterhebble Middle Lock
Lock #26 on the Salterhebble Branch of the Calder & Hebble Navigation.

Built in 1779.

It is one of a series of 3 locks – Salterhebble Top Lock, Salterhebble Middle Lock, and Salterhebble Bottom Lock - which replaced an earlier staircase of 1767.

See Canal Lock House, Salterhebble

Salterhebble Nursery
Landscape gardeners and florists. They were at 41 Crossley Hill, Huddersfield Road. [1905].

See Abraham Lee Conway

Salterhebble Post Office
Recorded in 1861. It was then at the same address as the business run by Samuel Haigh, grocer and provision dealer.

Recorded in 1874 and 1905 at 19 Salterhebble Hill. It was then at the same address as the business run by Willie Hodgson, stationer and newsagent

Salterhebble Rugby Football Club
Recorded in 1914

Salterhebble Top Lock
Lock #25 on the Salterhebble Branch of the Calder & Hebble Navigation. Built in 1779.

It is one of a series of 3 locks – Salterhebble Top Lock, Salterhebble Middle Lock, and Salterhebble Bottom Lock - which replaced an earlier staircase of 1767.

The paddles are operated by a handspikes.

See Canal Lock House, Salterhebble, Salterhebble Bottom Lock and Salterhebble Middle Lock

Salterhebble Tunnel
A twin-bore tunnel which took the railway line from ? to Greetland

Salterlea, Shibden
Owned by John Northende in 1535. Subsequent owners included other members of the Northende family, Rev Richard Hooke, John Northende, and Edward Hanson

Salterlee House, Shibden
Owners and tenants have included

Salterville, Halifax
Stafford Avenue / Skircoat Green Road.

19th century house.

It was later known as Brooklands.

Owners and tenants have included

It became a Nursing Home.

In 2003, it was demolished and 24 flats were built on the site

Saltinstall, Gilbert
[1560-1???] Son of John Saltinstall.

Born in Halifax.

He married Sybil Mylner [1555-1???].

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1580] who married William Speight

Saltinstall, John
[1530-1???] Born in Halifax.

He married Gracia Oldfield [1530-1???].


Gracia was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Gilbert

Saltmarshe, Christopher
[17??-1852] Son of Philip Saltmarshe.

He was a member of a Committee supporting those affected by the Luddites [1813].

On 2nd June 1817, he married his cousin, Emma Rawson.

Children:

  1. daughter
  2. daughter
  3. daughter
  4. daughter
  5. son
  6. son

They lived in Royds' House.

The family had a woollen mill

Saltmarshe, Mrs Emma

Saltmarshe, Philip
[17??-17??] In 17??, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Christopher Rawson.

Children:

  1. Christopher
  2. Philip

His family were partners in Rawson & Saltmarshe

Saltonstall
District of Calderdale west of Sowerby Bridge, below Wainstalls, and a part of Warley.

The name is first mentioned in 1196, and is derived from salh [a willow] and tunstall, and means willow farmstead.

In the 13th century, Earl Warren was Lord of the Manor of Warley. He had vaccaries and a hunting lodge for his annual chase of deer and hare.

The Saltonstall surname originated here.

Watson records a rocking stone and various other remains here which he associated with Druidic practices.

See Lower Saltonstall Farm, Warley, Lower Saltonstall Hall, Warley, Upper Saltonstall Farm, Warley and Upper Saltonstall, Warley

Saltonstall...
The entries for people & families with the surname Saltonstall are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

See Miscellaneous Saltonstall items

Saltonstall Falls

Salts, John
[1915-1944] Son of Gertrude (née Whittle) & Fred Salts who married in Burnley [q4/1908].

In [Q3] 1936, he married Jenny Louvain Cavanagh in Todmorden.

They lived in Todmorden.

During World War II, he served as a Petty Officer Air Mechanic with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Garuda.

He died 10th May 1944 (aged 29).

He was buried at Colombo (Liveramentu) Cemetery, Ceylon [2 K 11].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Saltynstall, Isabella
[1515-1584] Or Isabel Saltonstall.

She was one of the last nuns at Kirklees Priory. She received a pension of 33/4d.

She came to live in Halifax.

In 1576, she was accused of calling Marjory, wife of Richard Hall

Gregory Waterhouse's whore

In retaliation, Hall called Isabella a whore. The judge found in Isabella's favour and fined Hall 50/- for his

vexatious accusation

Isabella was buried at Halifax Parish Church [25th May 1584] as

Isabell Saltonstall als Nune de Southourum

Salute the Soldier
A savings scheme of 1944.

In June, Brighouse raised £370,877 for the fund. A total of £3,042,565 was raised throughout Calderdale

Salvation Army Men's Hostel & Metropole
Aka Bramwell House. Carlton Street, Halifax. Opened on 13th January 1908.

The building was sold in 1980.

It is now a restaurant, Milan's

Sam at Roddins, Mr
[17??-18??] A highly-respected local character in Todmorden. He was in demand – and well-paid – as a master of ceremonies at weddings and other festivities.

He was the general factotum for Christopher Rawdon at Roddins, that is, Callis Mill, Charlestown. In the 1830, the mill burnt down and the Rawdons moved to Liverpool, leaving Mr Sam in charge


Question: Can anyone tell me more about Mr Sam? His real name?

 

Sam Farrer's Hill, Barkisland
Named for Samuel Farrer

Sam Robinson Hoyle Memorial Garden, West Vale
Stands on the site of Stainland Road Methodist Church, West Vale at the junction of Saddleworth Road and Stainland Road. The garden and shelter were given by Mr and Mrs John Edmund Hoyle in memory of Sam Robinson Hoyle

Sammy Wood, Hipperholme
A remnant of Brianscholes wood

Samples, Bryan
[1893-1917] Son of George Samples.

Born in Liverpool.

He was a general labourer at flour mill [1911] / employed by Sowerby Bridge Co-operative Society Limited.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914], and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to the Dardanelles [3rd September 1915].

He was servant / batman to Captain John Joseph Horsfall.

He was killed in action in France [10th June 1917] (aged 24).

He was buried at Derry House Cemetery No 2, Heuvelland, Belgium [I A 8].

2 of his brothers also served in World War I.

His brother John died in World War II

Samples, George
[1870-1922] Born in Liverpool.

He was a labourer at a bedstead works [1911].

Around 1892, he married Ellen [1873-19??].


Ellen was born in Liverpool
 

Children:

  1. Bryan
  2. William Edward [b 1895] who worked at a bedstead works [1911]
  3. George Frederick [b 1897] who was a washer at worsted mill [1911]
  4. Mary Ellen [b 1899] who worked part-time in a worsted mill [1911]
  5. Alice [b 1904]
  6. Herbert [b 1907]
  7. John

The family lived at 32 Greenup's Terrace, Sowerby Bridge [1911].

Son Bryan died in World War I, and 2 other sons served in the War.

Son John died in World War II.

In all, 40 members of the family were in the Forces.

George died in Halifax [1922] (aged 52) 

Samples, John
[1908-1940] Son of George Samples.

In [Q2] 1933, he married Mary Marshall in Halifax.

They lived in Halifax

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with 229 Battery with 58 Anti-Tank Regiment 58 Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 1st May 1940 (aged 32).

He is remembered on the Dunkirk Memorial, France [14], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance. His brother Bryan died in World War I.

Sampson, Gordon
[19??-] Journalist.

Son of Doris and Peter Sampson, licensees of the Black Bull, Brighouse.

In July 1959, he started working on the Brighouse Echo.

In the early 1960s, he joined the sports desk of the Halifax Courier.

He wrote articles on Halifax Speedway for the Halifax Courier, under the pen-name Red Shale

In 1981, he became associate editor of the Brighouse Echo.

In 1987, he became editor of the Brighouse Echo.

In the early 1990s, he became special features editor at the Courier.

In 19??, he became editor of the Calderdale News.

He retired in 2006

San Remo Club, Halifax
St James's Street. Recorded around 1960

Sancto Bosco, Johannes de
[1195-1256] Mathematician and astronomer born in Rastrick

See Wood

Sand House, Luddendenfoot
Sowerby Lane. Late 17th / early 18th century laithe-house

Sandal Bowling Club, Hebden Bridge
Recorded in 1913, when the membership was 40

Sandall, William
[1852-1934] Born in Somercotes, Derbyshire.

He was a maltster / a foreman maltster employed by Samuel Webster's.

In 1873, he married Sabina Jesney [1849-1927] in Louth.


Sabina was born in Theddlethorpe, Lincolnshire
 

Children:

  1. Louisa [1875-1950] who never married
  2. William Robert

The couple moved from Lincolnshire to Halifax between 1891 & 1901.

The family lived at 23 Broadley Hall, Ovenden [1901].

William died in Halifax 1934

Sandall, William Robert
[1877-1958] Son of William Sandall.

Born in Louth, Lincolnshire.

He was a maltster employed by Samuel Webster's Brewery.

In 1898, he married (1) Mary Amanda Jones [1877-1901] in Halifax


Mary Amanda was born in Bradford
 

Children:

  1. Robert William [1900-1949]
  2. Edith [1901-1969] who married James E. Jeffcock

Mary Amanda died in 1901 - (possibly) in childbirth.

After her death, the children went to live with their grandparents Sabina & William Sandall at Broadley Hall.

In 1907, William Robert married (2) Annie Allinson [1885-1968] in Halifax.


Annie was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Louie [b 1908]
  2. Ethel [b 1910]

The family lived at

  • 16 Boy Lane, Wheatley [1901]
  • 16 Long Can, Ovenden Wood Road [1907]
  • 18 Ovenden Wood Road, Halifax [1958]
  • 102 Rye Lane, Pellon [1968]

William Robert died in Pellon [31st May 1958].

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [3 R 8]

Sandbach, David Marshall
[1899-1947] Son of William Lacy Sandbach-Marshall.

In 1???, he married Elsie.

He died at Torquay

Sandbach-Marshall, Annie Butterworth
[1875-1965] Daughter of Phoebe [née Lacy] and William Henry Sandbach.

She never married.

After her father's death [7th July 1882], her mother married Abraham Marshall.

In 1921, she and her siblings adopted the surname Sandbach-Marshall by deed poll.

She lived at 16 Clarence Gate Gardens, Baker Street, London [1965].

She died 12 Hornsey Lane, London [8th November 1965].

Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £4,746.

Probate was granted to Susie Barbara Handford Gask (spinster) 

Sandbach-Marshall, William Lacy
[1870-1929] Son of Phoebe [née Lacy] and William Henry Sandbach.

Born in Sale, Cheshire.

After his father's death [7th July 1882], his mother married Abraham Marshall.

In 1921, he and his siblings adopted the surname Sandbach-Marshall by deed poll.

He was a director of W. L. Sandbach [1905].

In 1895, he married Sarah Cunliffe Mills [1872-1949] from Todmorden.

Children:

  1. Phoebe Lacy [1896-1985] who died in Burnley & Pendle
  2. Annie Mildred [1897-1983] who never married and died in Burnley & Pendle
  3. David Marshall
  4. Sarah Hannah L [1900-1977] who died in Halifax
  5. Charles Frederick W [1902-1922] who died in Todmorden
  6. William Henry [1904-1951] who died on Hailsham, Sussex

The family lived at Langfield House, Todmorden [1921]

Sandbach's: W. L. Sandbach & Company
Cotton manufacturers at Hope Street Mill, Todmorden [1905].

The business was at Anchor Mill Todmorden [1968].

See William Lacy Sandbach-Marshall

Sandbach, William Henry
[1844-1882] Born in Chorlton.

In 1869, he married Phoebe Lacy.

  1. Phoebe Gertrude [1872-19??]
  2. Annie Butterworth
  3. Mary Edith [1877-1951] who became a noted theologian
  4. William Lacy
  5. Susie [b 1882]

The family lived at Clarendon House, Sale, Cheshire.

William Henry died in Sale [7th July 1882].

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £16,649 1/9d.

The will was proved by his widow Phoebe.

In 1893, Phoebe married Abraham Marshall.

In 1921, the children adopted the surname Sandbach-Marshall by deed poll. This may have been a condition of their inheritance

Sandbed
Area of Todmorden

Sandbed Bridge, Charlestown
The name of Mutterhole Bridge, Charlestown from the 1880s. The bridge was widened in 1830. The present bridge was rebuilt in the 1900s.

A boundary stone – marking the boundaries of the Rural District of Todmorden and the Borough of Todmorden – is listed

Sandbed Cottage, Hebden Bridge

Sandell, Harry
[18??-1???] Beerhouse keeper at the Barley Mow, Elland [1889].

Recorded in March 1889, when he suffered a severe scalp wound after falling from a tramcar on its way to Edgerton

Sanders & Bottomley
Cotton manufacturers at Elland. There was a fire at the mill on 8th December 1866

Sanders, Rev Francis Gundry
[1838-1917] Son of Rev James Sanders.

Born in Lincolnshire.

He was vicar of St Saviour's, Brixton [1857]

Sanders, Rev James
[1799-1880] MA.

Or Saunders.

Born in Totnes, Devonshire.

He was educated at Queens' College Cambridge [1826] / ordained at Canterbury [1830] / curate at Silk Willoughby & Swarby, Lincolnshire [1841-1844] / curate / incumbent at Barton-on-Humber [1845-1847]. before becoming Perpetual Curate at Ripponden [1847-1873].

The present St Bartholomew's Church was built during his incumbency.

He left to serve as minister at Guildford, Surrey / minister at Brixton, London.

He was a critic of the pew system in churches.

He married Margaret Harrison [1804-1873].


Margaret was born in Cheshire
 

Children:

  1. Margaret Harrison [1835-1850]
  2. Francis Gundry
  3. Eleanor Ann [1840-1908]
  4. Frederick William [1842-1869]

Margaret died 12th March 1873 (aged 69).

James died at the home of his son Francis in Brixton [8th December 1880] (aged 81).

Members of the family were buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden: James [15th December 1880].

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at under £1,000.

His will was proved by his son Francis

Sanders, Thomas Richard
[18??-19??] Wine & spirit merchant of Halifax.

In [Q1] 1878, he married Eliza Ann Smith [1853-1898] in Halifax

Sanderson, Charles
[1857-19??] Born in Cumberland.

He was a foreman pattern maker (hydraulics engineering) [1911].

Around 1887, he married Mary [1860-19??] from Lytham, Lancashire.

Children:

  1. Eunice [b 1890] who was an elementary school teacher [1911]
  2. Mary Lois [b 1892] who was an elementary school teacher [1911]
  3. Annie [b 1894]
  4. Grace [b 1898]

The family lived at 117 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1911].

Living with them in 1911 was brother-in-law Alexander Duncan [aged 47] (joiner) 

Sanderson, Charles Henry
[1881-1935] Born in Bradford.

He was a cattle dealer [1911].

Around 7th December 1907, he married Sarah Ann Maud [1888-1952] at Saint Mary the Virgin, Illingworth.


Sarah Ann was born in Oxenhope, the niece of Sarah Ann Crabtree who married
Ayrton Hey
 

Children:

  1. Cyril [b 1910]

The family lived at Balkram Edge Farm, Mount Tabor [1911].

The couple were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden.

Sanderson, Johannes
[16??-17??] Curate at Sowerby Bridge [1701]

Sanderson, John
[18??-1918] He was a cashier with Charles Cain, Son & Greenwood.

He married Unknown.

They lived at Savile Park Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry [September 1916], and served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the King's Shropshire Light Infantry.

He died 26th March 1918.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sanderson, Mr
[17??-18??] Partner in Buckley & Sanderson

Sanderson, Robert
[18??-1???] Of Todmorden.

On 5th May 1863, the theft of two brass candlesticks, the property of Robert Barker, landlord of the British Queen, Todmorden, took place. The thief was a local man, Robert Sanderson, who ran off with the candlesticks, but was caught in Bacup by PC Turner, to whom he confessed the theft. He was committed for trial when the case was heard at the Magistrates office

Sanderson, Rev William
[1803-1874] Born in Harswell, Yorkshire.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1839]

Sandford, Rev Edward
[1818-1878] Son of Frances and Rev Humphrey Sandford.

Born in Shrewsbury.

He was educated at St John's College Cambridge, a solicitor of the Court of Chancery, an attorney of the Court of the Queen's Bench, ordained at Lichfield, and served at Shrewsbury before becoming Curate at Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax [1847-1851] and Perpetual Curate at Elland [1853-1872]. In 1872, he left to serve at Grandborough, Warwickshire and Denford, Northamptonshire.

On 20th September 1848, he married Mary Armitage [1815-1898].


Mary, from Almondbury, was the 6th daughter of Joseph Armitage of Milnsbridge House
 

Children:

  1. Emily [d 1857] who died aged 18 months

Members of the family were buried at Elland Parish Church

Edward died 18th December 1879 (aged 61).

Mary died at Leamington [15th February 1898] (aged 83)  and was buried there

Sandford, Rev Francis Philip
[1862-1948] Born in Atherton, Lancashire.

He was at Dewsbury [1911] before becoming Curate at Luddenden [1918] and Vicar of Barkisland [1919-1936]

In 1884, he married Jane Hill [1861-1936] from Fyldesley, Lancashire, in Leigh, Lancashire.

Children:

  1. Elsie Rowland [b 1889]

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland

Sandford Photographers
Photographer at 28 King Cross Street, Halifax [1915]

Sandhole House, Walsden
Woodbottom.

Owners and tenants have included

Sandholme
Area of Langfield, Todmorden

Sandholme Iron Company Limited
Todmorden engineers and iron founders [1905]

Sandiford, Sam
[1869-1950] Son of James Sandiford, printer.

Born in Rochdale.

He was a wire drawer of Industrial Street, Brighouse [1895] / a thick wire drawer [1901, 1911].

In 1895, he married Sarah Lockwood [1875-1932] at St Thomas's Church, Bradley.


Sarah was born in Bradley.

Her father was not recorded on the marriage documents

 

Children:

  1. Sydney
  2. Stanley [b 1899]
  3. Gertrude [b 1902]
  4. Irvine [b 1908]

The family lived at

  • 36 Shroggs Terrace, Halifax [1901]
  • 40 Shroggs Terrace, Halifax [1911, 1917]

Sam & Sarah died in Halifax

Sandiford, Sydney
[1896-1917] Son of Sam Sandiford.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist Chapel, Halifax & Sunday School / a woollen roving frame doffer [1911] / employed by Roscoe & Cockcroft.

During World War I, he enlisted [20th May 1915], and served as a Gunner with D Battery 175th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He was a member of the battery staff of telephonists, and was patrolling the telephone wires connecting the battery with the observing station, when he and a senior NCO were killed instantaneously [24th July 1917] (aged 21). by a German shell which burst between them.

He was buried at Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium [I L 3].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Salem United Methodist Chapel

Sands Farm, Luddendenfoot
Stands above Boulderclough

Sands Lock, Todmorden
Lock #32 on the Rochdale Canal. It has a double set of bottom gates to take the 57½ ft long vessels of the Calder & Hebble Canal

Sandstone
See Clay, Coal, Galliard, Donkey stone, Flags, Elland stone, Millstone grit, and York stone

Sandwell, John Bell
[1848-1???] Born in Lancaster.

In [Q3] 1869, he married Elizabeth Oddy in Halifax.


Elizabeth was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Mary Sandwell [b 1873] who was a worsted operative [1891]
  2. Bates Sandwell [b 1876] who was a wire drawer [1891]
  3. Alice Sandwell [b 1879] who was a worsted operative [1891]

In 1881, Elizabeth married (2) William Gledhill

Sandyfoot Clough, Barkisland

Sanger, J. Edgar
[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor with Hirst, Whitley & Akeroyd [1934].

He qualified in December 1913

Sankey, Mary
[18??-1???] Daughter of R. N. Sankey of Ludlow. In 1853, she became the second wife of Jeremiah Stansfield Rawson

Sansom, George
[1887-1915] Son of Alice & George Sansom of Bury St Edmund's, Suffolk.

In [Q3] 1910, he married Bertha Fisher in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 18th March 1915 (aged 28).

He is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, France [9 & 10], and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.

In [Q3] 1916, Bertha married Mr Sharp in Halifax.

They lived at 15 Charlotte Street, Sowerby Bridge

Sapling Grove, Halifax
Master Lane.

Owners and tenants of the house have included

The Saplings, Halifax
Birdcage Lane, Savile Park.

House built around 1934.

Owners and tenants have included

Sargeant, Anthony
[1???-1???] He married Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Benjamin Norcliffe.

Children:

  1. David
  2. Victoria
  3. Judith

In 1957, he joined his father-in-law in R. & D. Norcliffe.

He was sole proprietor of the business after Benjamin Norcliffe's death.

In 1986, David and Victoria joined the business

Sargent, Rev Richard John
[1822-1906] Born in Plymouth, Devon.

He was educated at the Western College, Plymouth and served at Bangalore and Billericay before becoming Minister at Sowerby Congregational Church [December 1865].

He married Sophia Harriet [1832-1900].


Sophia Harriet was born in India
 

In July 1872, he took charge of Ponders End Chapel, London.

They lived at 2 River Front, Enfield, Middlesex [1900].

Sophia Harriet died 4th June 1900.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £630 2/9d.

Probate was granted to her husband

Sarker, Rebecca
[1975-] Halifax-born actress. She has appeared on several TV rôles

Sarratt, Arthur
[1831-1871] A bricklayer at Saville's Brick Works, Siddal.

On 20th September 1871, he was erecting a chimney at the works when 4 bricks fell on his head. He died before reaching Halifax Infirmary

Sartin, Ronald John Nicholas
[1909-1989] MC.

In 1946, he married Mildred Agnes Bedley [1909-1988] in Andover, Hampshire.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant then Lieutenant with the Royal Engineers / a demolitions instructor with the Oriental Mission SOE in Singapore.

He was awarded the Military Cross for service in Malaya [1942].

He survived the War.

Mildred Agnes died 25th July 1988 (aged 79).

Ronald John died 24th November 1989 (aged 80).

The couple were buried at Warley Town Cemetery

The Satchel
Halifax schools' newspaper. Thomas William Hanson wrote a series of articles for the paper, and these were published as The Story of Old Halifax in 1920

Satchwell, James
[1???-18??] A tailor in Halifax.

In 1836, he married Susan Barraclough in Halifax.


Susan was the daughter of
Rev David Barraclough
 

Children:

  1. Eliza [1837-1907]

In 1841, the family were living with Sarah's parents at Wade Street, Halifax.

In 1851, Eliza (a book stitcher receiving alms) was living with her widowed grandmother Sarah Barraclough at 8 Upper Wesley Street, Halifax

Satchwell, Joseph William
[1893-1918] Born in Dewsbury.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 4th November 1918.

He was buried at Englefontaine British Cemetery, France [A 48].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sattonstall
A spelling of the name Saltonstall

Saull, James
[1798-1842] He was a cooper by trade.

On 5th April 1821, he married Mary Ann Eagles [1798-1874] at St Matthew's Church, Bethnal Green, London.


Mary Ann was born in Bethnal Green
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [1824-1901] who was a mistress of National School [1851]

James died in Bethnal Green [1842].

Mary Ann and her daughter lived at 2 Parliament Street, Halifax [1851].

They moved to Poynton, Cheshire [sometime before 1861] where the daughter was again a school mistress

Saunder Clough, Todmorden
Stream and valley at Dulesgate.

Traces of mediæval iron-working have been found here.

It has been suggested that the name is a corruption of Cinder Clough.

There was a house of the same name. This has been demolished

Saunders, Keay
[1888-1918] Son of Mary Jane (née Smith) [1863-1921] & Robert Saunders [1857-1932].

Born in Brighouse.

In [Q1] 1911, he married Elsie Ashton in Halifax.

They lived at Wood Bottom Lane, Hove Edge, Brighouse.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 12th/13th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died 29th May 1918.

He was buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, France [XXXIII A 11A].

Elsie married Frank Pearson.

Saunders, Percy
[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor [1934].

He qualified in February 1899.

On 5th April 1911, he was appointed Town Clerk of Halifax

Saunders, Samuel
[17??-17??] Wire-walking entertainer. He visited Halifax in 1766 and performed at the New Theatre in White Lion Yard, Halifax

Saunderson, John Whitehead
[1887-19??] Son of Robert Saunderson, labourer.

Born in Cambridge.

He was an overlooker of St Mark's Street [1910] / an overlooker worsted spinning [1911].

In 1910, he married Mary Alice Ellwood at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.


Mary Alice was the daughter of
Willie Ellwood.

She was a worsted comb minder [1911]

 

They lived at

  • 5 Haighs Terrace, Halifax [1911]
  • 43 Penn Street, Halifax [1917]

Living with them [in 1911] was Mary Alice's sister Henrietta (worsted finisher) 

Sausage Sarah
See Bow Window, Brighouse

Savage & Norton
Boiler makers at Halifax [1875]

Savage Centre, Elland
See Harold Savage Hall, Elland

Savage, Harold
[19??-19??] He was associated with the Boys' Brigade company at Elland Wesley. He was Captain of the Brigade 1910-1949.

The Harold Savage Hall, Elland was named for him

Savage, Canon Henry Edwin
[18??-19??] He served at South Shields before becoming Vicar of Halifax (at a gross annual stipend of £1908) in 1904.

He was said to be

a man of wide culture, a fine preacher and a good organiser ... a High Churchman of broad views, the author of a valuable work on pastoral visitation, an authority on historical matters, and an antiquary

He lived at The Vicarage, Well Head [1905].

In 1909, he left to become Dean of Lichfield

Savage, James
[1822-1883] Born in Scarborough.

He was an umbrella maker [1851] / lodging house keeper at the Licensed lodging house, 4 Causeway, Halifax [1861] / landlord of the Britannia Inn, Halifax [1883].

In [Q3] 1843, he married Sarah Lyons [1823-1???] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Oldham, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. William
  2. Sarah Ann [b 1852]
  3. John [b 1855]
  4. Philip [b 1858]
  5. Emma [b 1860]

The family lived at 12 Cat Fold, Halifax [1851].

He died 27th January 1883 (aged 61).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K 73 C].

In 1887, Sarah was inn keeper at the Britannia Inn

Savage, Terence James
[1921-1942] Son of Elizabeth Ellen & Frederick William Savage of Sowerby Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with 7 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 27th April 1942 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [93], and on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Savage, William
[1843-1902] Son of James Savage.

Born in Halifax.

He was a tin plate worker [1861] / an iron & salt dealer [1871] / landlord of the Britannia Inn, Halifax [1881] / an iron merchant [1881, 1891] / a scrap iron dealer [1901].

In 1867, he married Elizabeth Lloyd [1847-1897], born in Hull, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Arthur [b 1868] who was assistant to father [1891]
  2. Elizabeth / Lily [b 1870] who married John Henry Broadbent, aged 24, bachelor, boiler maker of 51 Geen(?) Lane, son of Jonathan Wilson Broadbent, tailor, married Elizabeth Savage, aged 22, spinster of 5 Causeway, daughter of William Savage, broker(?), at St.James, Halifax

The family lived at

Living with the widowed William in 1901 were daughter Elizabeth (Lily) and her children

Savage's: William Savage & Son
Metal brokers at 18 Mulcture Hall Road, Halifax [1905]

Savatard, Louis Charles Arthur
[1874-1962] Born in Leighton Buzzard.

On 10th December 1925, he married Judith Ormerod in Whiteshill, Stroud.


Judith was the daughter of
George Frederick Ormerod
 

Children:

  1. Janet [b 1926]
  2. George Warner [b 1928]
  3. Sheila [b 1930]

The children were all born in Bucklow.

Louis died in Altrincham, Cheshire [1962].

Judith died in the Forest of Dean [1976]

Savery & Butterworth
Woollen manufacturers at Brighouse.

Partners included F. P. Savery, F. Butterworth and G. M. Butterworth.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1871

Savile...
The entries for people & families with the surname Savile are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Savile Family Pedigrees
At one count, there were 18 pedigrees for the Saviles, each of the various branches creating their own.

The image shows an extract from one such Savile Pedigree in Thoresby's Ducatus Leodiensis [p. 113].


Sir John Savile of Golcar, and Rishworth by marriage, is the first member of the family from whom we can, using documentary evidence, establish lineage
 

J. W. Clay writes:


The early history of the Saviles is clouded in mystery.

In the Elizabethan times, when every family wished to trace their origin as far back as possible, genealogists tried to claim a descent from the Savelli, an Italian family. This idea cannot be entertained.

Mr Joseph Hunter FSA says

The family, like others of those which are now accounted the best and most ancient families in England, began early with small possessions, probably in the parish of Silkstone

[J. W. Clay. Yorkshire Archæological Journal, vol. 25]

 

Savile Bowling Club, Hebden Bridge
Recorded in 1913, when the membership was 100.

See Arthur Crabtree Trophy

Savile Bridge, Elland
Aka Tag Lock Bridge

Savile Close, Halifax
Savile Park Road. May have been known as Bull Close.

Owners and tenants have included

In the 1940s/1950s, it became a nurses' training school for Halifax General Hospital.

See Bull Close Lane, Halifax

Savile Crescent, Halifax
Property at 15-35 Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

  • #25 Mrs Elizabeth Holmes [1911]

Savile Dene, Halifax
3 Savile Road, Halifax. Early 18th century house

Savile Field, Balmoral Place
The house at 19 Balmoral Place, Halifax.

Owners and tenants have included

Savile Field, Halifax
House in Savile Road, Halifax.

See Savile Field, Balmoral Place

Savile Fountain
Recorded around 1914 to refer to the fountain in People's Park which was unveiled by the daughter of Sir Savile Brinton Crossley on 29th July 1914 and replaced the original fountain.

It is also referred to as the Crossley Fountain at the same time

Savile Green, Halifax
Oxford Road. The house was formerly known as Upper Calico Hall.

It was partially rebuilt in 1803.

Owners and tenants have included

In 1870, Rev Charles Musgrave sold the earlier vicarage – which stood opposite Halifax Parish Church – and its extensive grounds to the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway and the Leeds, Bradford & Halifax Railway company, and the vicarage moved to Savile Green which had been bought by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners.

In 1938, a developer bought the property and the land from the Church and built houses on the site of Savile Green

Savile Green, Halifax
18th century house on Savile Road.

This appears to be a single house at Number 2 Savile Road, 4 separate dwellings [1891] and 5 dwellings [1901, 1911].

See Savile House, Halifax

Savile Grove, Halifax
Recorded in 1854 as the part of Savile Road which joins Harrison Road.

It stood next to Kirby Leas, Halifax.

Owners and tenants have included

Savile Hall, Halifax
The original building was erected in 1726 and faced on to, what is now, Savile Park Road.

The property has been a private house and schools

Savile Hall Tennis Club
Recorded around 1911, when Eric Aked was a member

Savile Heath, Halifax
Manor Heath Road. An Obituary for Thomas Whitaker wrote that Savile Heath was built for him and occupied by him until he retired to Burley-in-Wharfedale.

Owners and tenants have included

Savile House, Halifax
House on Savile Road.

Appears on 19th century sources as a vicarage.

Owners and tenants have included

Savile's: J. Savile & Company
Stone quarrying company at Whitegate, Siddal [1800]

Savile's Law, Wadsworth
A cairn which marks the boundary of Wadsworth. Sir George Savile was the lord of the Manor of Wadsworth

Savile Lawn, Halifax
House on Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Savile Lea, Halifax
House on Savile Road / Love Lane.

Built around 1865.

Owners and tenants have included

The house was demolished around 1986.

A bath house – still standing – was built in the grounds in the 19th century

Savile Lodge, Halifax
House on Savile Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Savile's Lowe, Midgley Moor
A boundary marker near Churn Milk Joan

Savile Mount, Halifax
45-55 Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Savile [No 1231] Masonic Lodge
Masonic Lodge at Elland / West Vale.

Formed in 1868.

New premises were opened on 2nd December 1926 by Lord Lascelles at West Vale.

They met on the first Thursday of the month.

The Lodge is recorded at

Officers of the Lodge have included

See John Richard Kershaw, Alfred Ernest Mander and Ben Naylor

Savile Park Co-Op
Branch number 25 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in July 1882

Savile Park Cycling Club
Established in 18??

Savile Park, Halifax
Aka Savile Park Recreation Ground, Skircoat Moor, Halifax Moor, Skircoat Common, and The Moor - is an open space of about 73 acres lying just east of Crossley-Heath School

See Savile Park Road, Halifax

Savile Park Lodge, Halifax
In 1879, it was decided to build a lodge on the MoorSavile Park Recreation Ground – for use as a refreshment house.

Local freeholders objected, on the grounds that it was against the principles governing Savile Park, but they backed down and the building was constructed in 1880.

Because of its position, the Lodge is known locally as The Halfway House

Savile Park Plate
See Halifax & Caldervale Agricultural, Steeplechase & Racing Company Limited

Savile Park Racing
There was horse-racing at Savile Park, Halifax from around 1738

Savile Park Recreation Ground

Savile-Pilkington Feud
A long-running 15th century feud between the Savile family and their kinsmen, the Stansfields, on one side, versus the Pilkingtons on the other.

Some of the people involved came from outside Calderdale, but the dispute originated in Calderdale, the trigger for the battle was in Elland, and the final battle was at Skircoat Moor

Savile Place, Halifax
21 Savile Road. Late 18th century 3-storey building. There are wings at the east and the west ends.

Owners and tenants have included

It has been converted into apartments

The Savile Room, Shibden Hall
A room on the ground floor at Shibden Hall. It is off the housebody.

Anne Lister made several alterations to the room: enlarging the window, replacing the original larger fireplace with a smaller one, and refurbishing the panelling.

The ceiling shows

The piano is by Johannes Christoph David Pohlmann, father of Daniel Johann David Pohlmann, and is dated 1769, one of the earliest pianos in existence.

There is a clock by Thomas Lister

Savile Royd, Halifax
A detached villa which stood at the corner of Savile Park Road and Rothwell Road, just west of Bull Close.

The plans for its construction were approved by Halifax Town Council on 4th December 1866. The applicant was J. Smith and the architect was John Hogg.

The house had extensive gardens stretching down to the bottom of the Shaw Syke valley.

The house was demolished [before 1935] when the Richardsons built the Savile Royd and Rothwell Drive estates in their distinctive style.

The outbuildings survive and it appears that some of the stone and architectural features of the house – window and door frames – were re-used in the building of the four houses which front Savile Park Road and in kerbs and gardens around the estate. Parts of the rockery also survive

Owners and tenants have included

Savile-Stansfield Feud

Saville, Jonathan
[1759-1842] Born in Bradford.

He was orphaned and worked as a worsted spinner and miner in Denholme. He was crippled following a childhood accident, and walked with crutches for the rest of his life. He was admitted to the workhouse, where he learned to read.

In 1782, he moved to Halifax to work as a spinner and weaver for John Swaine at Cross Hills. He lived in a Lightcliffe for a time.

In 1785, he married Mary Milnes.

He became a Wesleyan Methodist, having been influenced by Mr Benson and by Robert Emmett. He was a popular preacher.

Around 1800, at his suggestion, he and others became recruiting serjeants, holding prayer meetings and classes in those parts of the district where there were no Methodist chapels, including Blackshawhead, Luddenden and Southowram. He is said to have walked up to 40 miles in one day to preach.

His memoirs and autobiography give details of life and Methodism in the district in the 18th/19th century

Saville, Jonathan
[18??-18??] Recorded in September 1871, when he had a brick works at Siddal

Saville, Joseph
[18??-1???] He was a chemist [1875] / an operative chemist [1878, 1884].

In [Q2] 1873, he married Betsy Jane Brown in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Annie [bapt 2nd May 1875]
  2. Maud [bapt 3rd February 1878]
  3. Ada [bapt 7th September 1884]

The family lived at

Saville, Joseph
[1828-1872] Of Brighouse.

He married Mary Ann [1828-1898].

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [1849-1852] who died aged 2 years and 2 months
  2. Sarah [1853-1854] who died aged 1 year and 3 months

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Saville, Lawson
[18??-1???] In 1868, he established a wholesale & retail business dealing in pianos and musical instruments in Pellon Lane, Halifax.

He later moved to Crossley Street, then to 9 Northgate, and in 1891, he moved to India Buildings, Halifax. His son Lawson, established a branch of the business in Bradford.

In 1875, he bought a piano manufacturing business in London

Saville, Lawson
[18??-19??] Son of Lawson Saville.

He was an organist at Square Congregational Church.

He established a branch of the family business in Godwin Street, Bradford

Saville, Lawson
[1842-1903] Born 26th July 1842.

In [Q3] 1864, he married Eliza Wilkinson [1842-1918] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Lena Annie [1869-1870]
  2. Edgar John [1874-1882]
  3. Harry [1875-1877]
  4. Louis Charles [1876-1877]

The family lived at

  • Clifton Road, Halifax [1903]
  • 40 Cheltenham Place, Halifax [1918]

Lawson died 18th November 1903.

Eliza died 25th July 1918.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [2/AA16]

Saville Machine Tool Company
Established in 1972 by a group of workers from several local engineering firms, including Churchill-Redman. They had business at Jasper Street, Queens Road, Halifax. They were bought out by ? in 1986.

See Machine Tool Makers

Savonius, Sigurd Johannes
[1885-1931] Finnish inventor and industrialist. He invented the Savonius Wind Turbine for converting wind power into rotation.

In 1912, he married Mary, daughter of John Appleyard.

Children:

  1. Moira [1914-1996] who married Leonard Hugh Newman
  2. Anthony [1915-1940]
  3. Ann Marie [b 1918]
  4. Mark [b 1920]
  5. Elisabeth [b 1922]
  6. Klas [b 1923]
  7. Henrietta [1925-1960]

Savoy Buildings, Brighouse
Another name for Brighouse Civic Hall

Savoy Cinema, Brighouse
Aka The Bug Hut, The Bug Hutch.

Brighouse Civic Hall was used for film shows and was known as the Savoy around 1900.

Ambrose Broomhead was Manager at the cinema and was popularly known as The Sheriff.

The cinema closed in July 1959

Savoyards Appreciation Society
Halifax operatic society specialising in the operas of Gilbert & Sullivan.

See John Reed

Saw Gill, Ripponden
A Mesolithic site

Saw Hill Farm, Triangle
Mid 19th century cottages and outbuildings, built for Mrs Stansfield of Thorpe House

Sawdon, Berriman
[1880-1943] Son of Berriman Sawdon, mechanic.

He was a soldier [1906] / a carter of Diamond Street, Bradford [1914].

On 29th September 1906, he married (1) Laura Walshaw [1881-19??] at Christ Church, Pellon


Laura, of 39 Brackenbed Lane, was born in Sowerby Bridge, the daughter of Tom Walshaw, gardener.

She was a twister [1906]

 

In 1914, he married (2) Mary Ann Crabtree at Bradford Cathedral.


Mary Ann was the daughter of
John Thomas Crabtree
 

On 22nd April 1916, the Halifax Courier carried a story of him and 6 of his brothers-in-law serving in World War I

Mary Ann sailed from Liverpool aboard the Regina [11th September 1925].

On 24th September 1925, she married Joseph Paul [1895-1967] in Esteven, Saskatchewen, Canada.

Her sister Edith had earlier married Joseph Paul's brother Thomas Alfred Paul [1888-1964], also in Saskatchewen, Canada. Their sister Eleanor also emigrated to Canada

Sawdon, John Rickinson
[1873-1951] Born in Whitby, Yorkshire.

He was an optician / dealer in Commercial Street, Halifax [1911].

On 11th April 1903, he married Lillian Chapman [1876-1946] in Glossop.


Lillian was born in Bolderstone, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Leslie Chapman [1904-1983] who was an hotelier [1951]
  2. Arthur Henry [1905-1972] who was a company director [1951]
  3. Wellburn Winspear [1910-1983] who was a company director [1951]

The family lived at

  • 15 Abbey Walk, Halifax [1911]
  • 12 Belvoir Gardens, Skircoat Green, Halifax [1946, 1951]

Lilian died 28th April 1946.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,149 17/11d.

Probate was granted to her husband.

John died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [2nd January 1951].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £4,643 11/-.

Probate was granted to his 3 sons

Sawdon, Richard
[17??-17??] Diarist who described his travels in the Halifax district

Sawford, Henry Thomas
[1920-1945] Son of Doris Annie & Frederick Joseph Sawford.

In [Q3] 1943, he married Nellie Burch in Calder District.

They lived in Luddendenfoot.

During World War II, he served as a Lance Sergeant with 24 Bomb Disposal Company Royal Engineers.

He died 25th February 1945 (aged 25).

He was buried at Jonkerbos War Cemetery, Netherlands [19 C 1].

He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial

Sawforth
An old name for Bridge End, Rastrick

Sawley, Edward
[1???-1???] He married Isabel, widow of Richard Bentley

Sawood House Bar, Hipperholme
A toll bar on the Brighouse-Denholme Gate Turnpike. Recorded in 1825.

In 1840, the side gates and chairs at the toll gate were advertised to let by auction at the George, Brighouse.

Owners and tenants have included

  • Samuel Blackburn [1841]
  • John Schofield [1841]

Sawood House, Coley
See Sowood House, Coley

Sawood, Lightcliffe
Farm.


Question: Is this the same place as Sowood House, Hipperholme?

 

See Gledhill's Gift

Sawter House Farm, Mill Bank
Mill Bank Road. Or Sawterhouse.

The name is a corruption of Slaughterhouse.

Mid 17th century house.

It was owned by Sam Hill and leased by John Mitchell

Sawyer, Rev William
[1854-1942] Born in York.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1895]

Saxokakaurhs
An early name for the township of Stubb

See Summat A' Nowt

Saxon Cross, Rastrick

Saxton, Rev E. Johnson
[18??-19??] He had worked in Edinburgh, and was a member of the Barnsley Board of Guardians before becoming Minister of Bridge End Congregational Church [1901-1908]. He left to serve at Ilkley

Sayer, Thomas
[1737-1781] Of Gainford, Durham.

He became a Halifax attorney. He was in partnership with William Cockcroft.

He married Mary Cockcroft, the daughter of his partner.

From 1740, he lived and practised at Mayroyd, Hebden Bridge.

Sayer had been conducting business with William Deighton shortly before Deighton's murder in November 1769.

In November 1769, he attended the enquiry which had been called by the Marquis of Rockingham to discuss the problem of the coiners and the murder of William Deighton.

He died 12th May 1781 [aged 44].

The epitaph on their memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Sayles, J.
[18??-19??] Butcher at Rastrick.

In May 1890, he was declared bankrupt

Sayvill, John
[13??-1399] Chevalier of Elland.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

Sayvill, John
[14??-1545] Or Sayvell. Of New Hall, Elland.

Son of Nicholas Savile.

He married Margery, daughter of John Gledhill.

Children: several including

  1. Nicholas
  2. Henry
  3. Thomas
  4. Agnes
  5. Jane
  6. Elisabeth

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

His will is recorded in Volume 2 [1545-1559] of E. W. Crossley's book Halifax Wills. He left money for

the making of the bridge at Elland

Saywell, Rev W.
[18??-19??] Methodist minister.

He lived at 24 Chester Road, Boothtown [1905]

Scadding, Rev S. W.
[18??-19??] He was Vicar of Bradshaw [1914] and Vicar of St Jude's Church [1917, 1918]

Scaitcliffe
District of Todmorden.

A fulling mill is recorded here in the early 1700s

Scaitcliffe Hall, Todmorden
Burnley Road. Originally built around 1666 by Anthony Crossley A datestone is inscribed:
ANTHAN EYAND NE. CROSLEY 1666

There were extensions to the Hall about 1738 when a northern part was added by Anthony Crossley.

A separate block was built in 1802.

Around 1833, when the property was owned by John Crossley, it was pulled down and rebuilt as a rectangular house with a hipped roof.

The house and the separate block were linked in 1835.

Owners and tenants have included

An attached arbour is inscribed:

JMC 1782

The hall is now an hotel and restaurant.

Wood Cottage was the dower house to the Hall

Scales & Salter
Boot and shoe makers.

The business is listed in a trade directory for Warrington [1871].

They were at 12 Corn Market, Halifax [1881]

See Salter & Salter Limited

Scales, Ernest
[1873-1937] Son of Hannah [1843-1???] & James Henry Scales [1847-1???], domestic coachman, of 13 Timber Street, Skircoat.

Born in Halifax.

He was an iron turner [1901, 1911].

In [Q1] 1899, he married Frances Maria Barnes [1873-19??] in Halifax.


Frances Maria was born in Bethnal Green, London
 

Children:

  1. James Cyril [b 1901]
  2. Edith Isabel [b 1903]
  3. Ada Louise [b 1905]
  4. George [b 1907]
  5. Fred Greenwood

The family lived at 54 Gainest, Halifax [1901]; 43 Long Row, Mount Tabor, Halifax [1911]; 34 Ripon Street, Halifax [1918]

Scales, Fred Greenwood
[1912-1941] Son of Ernest Scales

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of St Hilda's Church, Halifax & Choir / scoutmaster / a member of Halifax Amateur Operatic Society / a member of West End RLFC.

During World War II, he served as a Third Officer with the Merchant Navy.

He was on the last ship out of Narvik.

He was lost on SS Homeside [28th January 1941] (aged 28).

He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London [57], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax

Scales, Dr Middleton
[1859-1922] Born in Whitby.

He was Headmaster of Bailiff Bridge British School [1905].

His sister Mary Jane [1854-1915] was a teacher at the School.

He lived at Woodlands, Bradford Road.

He died in Bradford.

He was buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard with his sister Mary Jane

Scammonden Bridge
Over the M62 motorway is 120 ft high with a 410 ft span, and the largest single-span bridge in the UK and one of the largest in Europe. The length of the deck, including the approach sections, is 660 ft.

The bridge and the motorway were designed by Colonel Stuart Maynard Lovell. It carries the B6114 over the cutting which is 180 ft deep and for which 4 million cubic yards of rock were blasted out. 9,000 tons of concrete were used in the construction.

A new blasting technique had to be developed so as to produce rocks of a size which could be used for the embankment of Scammonden Dam.

In 1970, it was decided to convey school-children over the bridge in taxis when it was windy

Scammonden Reservoir
Aka Scammonden Dam, Scammonden Water. This took 5 years to build and 2 years to fill with water. Several villages were inundated in its construction.

The reservoir was opened by HM the Queen on 14th October 1971.

Scammonden Dam, on the M62 motorway, is the largest earth-filled dam in Europe, 245 ft high and 0·9 mile in length, and the motorway runs across the head of the dam. 4.5 million cubic yards of rock fill and a clay core were used to built the head. The reservoir has a capacity of 1730 million gallons. The section of the motorway which crosses the dam is 242 ft above the valley floor.

See Rice Fields, Barkisland

Scanulf
[????-????] At the time of Domesday Book, he and Westre held land at Wyke

Scar Bottom, Halifax
Area of Halifax between Pye Nest and Copley.

See Scarr Bottom Cottages, Pye Nest

Scar Bottom House, Halifax
Built in 1843.

The Wainhouse family lived here

Scar Bottom House, Mytholmroyd

Scar Bottom, Mytholmroyd
Area just south of Mytholmroyd

Scar Bottom Post Office
This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

Scar Edge, Elland
Area between Upper Edge and Lower Edge.

See Holme Laithe Farm, Elland

Scar Head, Norland
Community which stands on the hillside between Norland and Sowerby Bridge

Scar Head Tunnel
Railway tunnel at Sowerby Bridge on the Ryburn Branch Line to Ripponden and Rishworth. Built in 1878. 593 yards in length. Difficulties in cutting the tunnel delayed the opening of the Ryburn Branch Line

Scar House, Stainland
Owners and tenants have included

Scar Mill Cliff, Rastrick
Aka Miln Cliff, Rastrick.

Scar Mill, Rastrick was here

The Scar, Walsden
A rocky outcrop at Newbridge was which ran from the edge of the main Rochdale Road to the canal.

In 19??, it was demolished along with the adjacent cottages.

Part of it can still be seen in the car park of Gordon Rigg's Garden Centre

Scar Wood, Copley
Birdcage Lane. With Spring Wood and Long Wood, covers much of the valley along the north side of Wakefield Road

Scar Wood Park, Halifax
Recorded in 1936

The Scarborough family
Of Halifax.

Members of the family probably built Scarborough Castle in Crown Street

Scarborough, Arthur
[1860-1925] Son of John Scarborough.

Born in Halifax.

He was a woollen manufacturer (employer) [1901].

In [Q2] 1883, he married Maud Buckley [1870-1948] in Halifax.


Maud was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Gerald

The family lived at Royd Lodge, Greenroyde, Skircoat Green [1901, 1918].

Arthur died 8th December 1925.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,606 4/1d.

Probate was granted to his widow Maud.

Maud of 16 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, died at Cavendish Nursing Home, Bournemouth [19th December 1948] Probate records show that she left effects valued at £41,407 18/7d.

Probate was granted to Mary Davis (spinster), and Norman Wolfenden (bank manager) 

Scarborough Brothers
Worsted spinners and manufacturers established by Thomas Smith Scarborough, George Scarborough, Joseph Scarborough, Stephen Scarborough, and John Scarborough when Scarborough Brothers & Oakes was dissolved [1870].

They were at Trafalgar Works, Halifax [1874], Carlton Street, Halifax, Bradford [1874], and Brunswick Mills, Halifax [1884/5].

In December 1884, the partnership was declared bankrupt with a deficiency of £25,484.

An order was made on application for discharge [5th March 1885]

Scarborough Brothers & Oakes
Worsted spinners & stuff merchants at King Cross, Halifax.

Partners included Thomas Smith Scarborough, George Scarborough, Joseph Scarborough, Stephen Scarborough, John Scarborough, and John Oakes.

The partnership was dissolved on 20th May 1870, so far as regards John Oakes.

The business was carried by the other partners as Scarborough Brothers

Scarborough Castle
An early name for the building known as The Castle which stood at the bottom of Crown Street, Halifax. It was probably built in or before Queen Anne's reign. It was almost certainly built by the Scarborough family. In the 18th century, it was owned by Valentine Stead and family.

See Scarborough Castle pub

Scarborough, Edwin
[1861-1931] Son of John Scarborough.

Coal merchant and colliery agent at 19 Crossley Street, Halifax [1905, 1916]. He bought the business of William Berry. He had premises at Church Street Coal Depot, Halifax.

In [Q2] 1893, he married Adelaide Fleming in Halifax.


Adelaide was the daughter of Francis Fleming
 

Scarborough, George
[1835-1???] Son of Stephen Scarborough.

He was a worsted spinner and manufacturer employing 427 hands [1871, 1881] / a manufacturer of dress goods [1901] / a partner in Scarborough Brothers & Oakes / a partner in Scarborough Brothers

In 1865, he married Jane Lowndes [1840-1891] from Padiham, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Harold [b 1866]
  2. Emily [b 1867]
  3. Henrietta [b 1869]
  4. Wilfred [b 1872]
  5. Oswald Lowndes [b 1876] who became a medical student [1901]

The family lived at

  • 5 Norfolk Place, Halifax [1871, 1874]
  • Holly Bank, Halifax [1881, 1885]
  • 3 Whinney Field, Halifax [1891, 1901]

Scarborough, Gerald
[1896-1918] Son of Arthur Scarborough.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School.

During World War I, he was commissioner [1914], and served as a Captain with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), and 15th Battalion Essex Regiment.

He only went to the Front in 1918, because he had been injured in a motor accident.

He died of gunshot wounds to the chest [12th September 1918] (aged 22).

He was buried at Aire Communal Cemetery, France [IV E 1].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell, on the Memorial at Park Congregational Church, and on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School

Scarborough, James Harold
[1894-1915] MM.

Illegitimate son of Bessie Scarborough.

He was a telegraph operator [1911] / a postman in Halifax.

He married Unknown.

They lived at 5 Corporation Street, Halifax [1911, 1912].

He joined the Territorial Army [24th Jul 1912].

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He embarked for France from Folkestone [14th April 1915] aboard SS Invicta.

He sustained multiple wounds to his right arm & abdomen, and was operated on at Casualty Clearing Station. He was moved to Wimereux Base Hospital, Boulogne.

He died of septicaemia after a further operation [16th May 1915].

He was buried at Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France [I H 1].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax, and on the Memorial at Halifax Post Office.

He was awarded the Military Medal

Scarborough, John
[17??-18??] He married Sarah.

Children:

  1. Stephen
  2. John

Scarborough, John
[1809-1???] Son of John Scarborough.

Baptised at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist [5th November 1809].

He was a woolsorter.

In 1861, he was living with his brother, Stephen, at 62 Woolshops, Halifax

Scarborough, John
[1833-1917] Son of Stephen Scarborough.

He was a partner in Scarborough Brothers & Oakes / a woolstapler [1861, 1871, 1881, 1882] / an accountant [1891]

In 1857, he married Ann Susannah Deighton [1834-1920] in Halifax.


Ann Susannah came from Ripon
 

Children:

  1. George Deighton [b 1858]
  2. Arthur
  3. Edwin
  4. Tom L. [b 1863]
  5. Savile John [b 1866] who was a wire manufacturer

The family lived at

  • 6 Park Terrace, Halifax [1861, 1871 & 1881]
  • Myrtle Grove, Halifax [1885]
  • 19 Heath Avenue, Halifax [1891]
  • 7 Marlborough Drive, Halifax [1901]

See James Hirst

Scarborough, John Augustus
[1865-1939] Son of Ramsden Scarborough.

He was a jeweller & watchmaker [1881].

In [Q3] 1899, he married Beatrice Iredale [1866-1952] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Stella [1902-1952]

Members of the family were buried at Elland Cemetery

Scarborough, Joseph
[1840-1894] Son of Stephen Scarborough.

He was a partner in Scarborough Brothers & Oakes / a partner in Scarborough Brothers / a spinner & manufacturer [1871] / a commission agent [1891]

In 1866, he married Mary Jane Widdop [1841-1913] in Halifax

Children:

  1. Ethel Anna [b 1867]
  2. Harry Ernest [b 1869]
  3. Edward Percy [b 1871]
  4. Stanley [b 1872]
  5. Bertha [b 1874]
  6. Annie Mary [b 1876]
  7. Amy [b 1878]
  8. Gilbert [b 1881]

The family lived at

  • 31 Hampden Place, Halifax [1871]
  • 28 Highfield Place, Halifax [1874, 1881]
  • Elmfield Place, Halifax [1885]
  • 33 Hampden Place, Halifax [1891]

Scarborough, Nephew & Company
Worsted manufacturers at Ellen Royd Mills, Halifax [1905]

Scarborough, Ramsden
[1830-1904] Born in Barkisland [1st May 1830].

He was a schoolmaster [1871] / an auctioneer & valuer [1881]

In [Q2] 1861, he married Mary Dyson [1841-1905] in Dewsbury.


Mary was born in Whitley Tower.

She was a schoolmistress [1871]

 

Children:

  1. Mary Hannah [1862-1881]
  2. John Augustus
  3. George Arthur [1872-1953] who was an auctioneer, valuer & estate agent [1901]

The family lived at

  • Northgate, Elland [1871]
  • Victoria Road, Elland [1881]
  • 29 Victoria Road, Elland [1901]

Ramsden died 8th July 1904.

Mary died 1st May 1905.

Members of the family were buried at Elland Cemetery

Scarborough, Richard
[16??-17??] He bought Calico Hall, Halifax from William Livesay. He owned a part of Woolshops, Halifax.

In 1714, he was unable to pay the duty on tobacco which he had imported at Liverpool. His properties in Halifax were seized.

He became the second husband of Hannah Walker.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child
  3. child
  4. child
  5. child
  6. child

Scarborough, Stephen
[1807-1890] Son of John Scarborough.

Baptised at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist on 26th May 1807

He was a warehouseman [1841] / a manager in a woollen mill [1861] / a partner in Scarborough Brothers & Oakes

He married Hannah [1809-1876].

Children:

  1. John
  2. George
  3. Thomas Smith
  4. Joseph
  5. Stephen
  6. Sarah Jane [b 1844]
  7. Elizabeth [b 1849]
  8. Hannah Maria [b 1854]

The family lived at

  • Lister Lane, Halifax [1841]
  • 26 Thomas Street, Halifax [1851]
  • 62 Woolshops, Halifax [1861]
  • 35 Hampden Place, Halifax [1871, 1881]

Scarborough, Stephen
[1841-1914] Son of Stephen Scarborough.

He was a worsted manufacturer [1871] / a wool agent [1881] / a fancy dealer [1891] / an art/needlework dealer [1901]

In 1869, he married Susannah Conyers [1848-1922] in Leeds.

Children:

  1. Lyndon Conyers [b 1870]
  2. Bernard Frederick. [b 1878]

The family lived at

  • 5 Savile Mount, Halifax [1871]
  • Headingley [1881]
  • Harrogate [1891, 1901]

Both Stephen and Susannah died at Knaresborough

Scarborough, Thomas Smith
[1837-1909] JP.

Son of Stephen Scarborough.

He was a partner in Scarborough Brothers & Oakes / a master worsted manufacturer [1881] / a woollen agent [1891] / a worsted manufacturer [1901].

With his brothers, he established Scarborough Brothers at a factory at the bottom of Wade Street.

This expanded and moved to the newly-built Brunswick Mills, and later to the new Trafalgar Mills or Scarborough Mills.

The business closed in 1884 as a result of financial difficulties. The brothers went their separate ways. Thomas became head of The British Millerain Company Limited.

He preached at the Sion Congregational Church and taught at the school in Wade Street, but, after a disagreement between the Temperance section and the church authorities, he left to hold services at the Temperance Hall, Northgate. He and his brothers later financed the building of Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax.

In 1867, he married Jemima / Minnie Bowman in Halifax.


Jemima / Minnie was the daughter of James Bowman, in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Laura De Winton [b 1878]

The family lived at

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

See Halifax Central Hall

Scarbrough, Earl of
The family name is Lumley. They owned much land and property in the district.

The Viscounts Lumley have included

  1. Richard Lumley [1589-1663]
  2. Richard Lumley [16??-1721] who was created Earl of Scarbrough – not Scarborough – in 1690

Earls of Scarbrough have included

  1. Richard Lumley [1???-1721]
  2. Richard Lumley [1???-1739]
  3. Thomas Lumley-Saunderson [1???-1752]
  4. Richard Lumley-Saunderson [1???-1782]. Around 1750, Richard married Barbara, sister and heiress of George Savile of the Savile family, bringing the Earl of Scarbrough title to the Savile family.
  5. George Augustus Lumley-Saunderson [1753-1807]
  6. Richard Lumley-Saunderson [1757-1832]
  7. John Lumley-Savile [1761-1835]
  8. John Lumley-Savile [1788-1856]
  9. Richard George Lumley [1813-1884]
  10. Aldred Frederick George Beresford Lumley [1857-1945]
  11. Lawrence Roger Lumley [1896-1969]
  12. Richard Aldred Lumley [1932-2004]
  13. Richard Osbert Lumley [1973-]
  14. Thomas Henry Lumley [1980-]

See Booth Wood Mill, Rishworth, Manor of Heptonstall, Manor of Norland, Manor of Ovenden, Manor of Stansfield and Manor of Wadsworth

Scarecrow Trail
A recently-introduced event at Norland in which scarecrows – representing popular and fictional characters – are erected

Scarff, James William
[1896-1918] MM.

Son of Joshua Scarff.

He was a mechanic.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with A Company 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed at Rieux [11th October 1918] (aged 22).

He was buried at Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-en-Cambresis, France [I F 5].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His death was reported in the Halifax Courier [26th October 1918]

He was awarded the Military Medal

Scarff, Joshua
[1860-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a cabinet maker [1901].

Around 1891, he married Sarah [1860-19??].


Sarah was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Thomas Henry [b 1891]
  2. James William
  3. Clifford [b 1897]

The family lived at 56 Ripon Street, Halifax [1901, 1918]

Scargill, Ernest
[1864-1???] (Possibly) son of William Scargill.

Born in Halifax.

He was a tobacconist [1891] / a stock & share broker agent (own account) [1901] / a confectionery dealer (employer) [1911].

In [Q2] 1889, he married Emma Robinson [1864-1???] in Halifax.


Emma was born in Lindley.

She was assisting in the family confectionery business [1911]

 

Children:

  1. John Edward
  2. William

The family lived at

  • 2 Southgate, Halifax [1891]
  • 27 Riding Street, Southport, Lancashire [1901]
  • 62 New Road, Halifax [1911]
  • 3 Wards End, Halifax [1917]

Both sons died in World War I

Scargill, John Edward
[1892-1917] Aka Jack.

Son of Ernest Scargill.

Born in Halifax.

He was educated at Trinity School / an accountant's clerk [1911] / the manager of his family's confectionery business.

He had a sweetheart: Doris Waterfall of 78 Gibbet Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1916], and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion King's Own (Royal Regiment Lancaster).

He was killed in action by shrapnel at Ypres [13th June 1917] (aged 25).

He was buried at Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery, Belgium [III A 2].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother William also died in the War

Scargill, William
[1836-1???] Born in Holywell Green.

He was a grocer [1881].

In [Q4] 1857, he married Sarah Robertshaw [1835-1???] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Elland
 

Children:

  1. Friend [b 1858] who was a warehouseman [1881]
  2. Albert [b 1861] who was a green grocer [1881]
  3. Ernest [b 1864] who was a green grocer [1881]
  4. Emma [b 1866]
  5. Mary [b 1868]
  6. Lily [b 1870]

The family lived at James Street, Stainland [1881]

Scargill, William
[1895-1917] Aka Willie.

Son of Ernest Scargill.

Born in Halifax.

He was an iron turner [1911].

He was engaged to Miss Nellie Norcliffe of Bridge End, Elland.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed at Cambrai while acting as a guide to an officer new to the trenches [23rd November 1917] (aged 23).

He was buried at Perth Cemetery (China Wall), Belgium [V H 1].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother John Edward also died in the War

Scarr's: A. W. Scarr & Sons
They ran a 3½d Bazaar at 77 Borough Market, Halifax [1905] and at Commercial Street, Brighouse [1906]

Scarr Bottom Cottages, Pye Nest
Scarr Bottom Road. A row of Gothic houses built by John Edward Wainhouse

Scarr House, Norland
Owners and tenants have included

Scarr House, Pye Nest
Scarr Bottom Road.

17th century house.

Recorded in 1881, when farmer James Shoesmith and family were living here, and William Cronhelm (gent) was boarding with them.

Aka Upper Woodhouse Farm, and 148 Upper Woodhouse

Scarr's Ironmonger
Recorded in 1900 and 1916, when they were at The Arcade, Halifax

Scarrtop Working Men's Club, Cross Stone
Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 90

Scatcherd, Norrison Cavendish
[1780-1853] FSA.

Of Morley House, Leeds.

He was educated at Hipperholme Grammar School. He graduated at Cambridge. He intended to be a lawyer but did not. He lived in retirement all his life. He devoted himself to his interests: music and antiquities. He was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. He wrote several books, including a History of Morley [1830], Memoirs of the Celebrated Eugene Aram [1832], and Gleanings after Eugene Aram [1840]

Scatcherd, Watson Samuel
[1782-1833] Son of a barrister from Morley, Leeds.

He became a Halifax attorney. He was at Old Hall End, Halifax [1816] and 28 Horton Street, Halifax [1822],

He leased Northgate House from Anne Lister. He was there in 1829.

After his death, Northgate House was converted into an hotel

Scausby Hall, Illingworth
/ Bradshaw.

School Lane.

There are datestones

Owners and tenants have included

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

See Great Scausby, Bradshaw and North Scausby Farm, Bradshaw

Scervin, Elizabeth de
[12??-1270] Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1252-1270]

Schakeltonstall, Jordan de
[12??-1???] Mentioned in the Wakefield Court Rolls [1274] when
[At Hyperum] Jordan de Schakeltonstall, Nelle de Wynter, John Luvekyn and William, son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall accused of taking a stag remain under surety until the next Court at Wakefield

See Shackleton

Schelff, Richard de
[17??-1???] Recorded in 1272.

In 1288, Richard de Schelfe, Thomas de Schelfe, and Henry of Hipperholme stood as sureties for Geppe de Dene when he was elected Forester of Sowerbyshire

Schelp, Miss A.
[18??-19??] She and Miss E. Waite ran Halifax Girls Grammar School in the early 1900s

Schepden, William de
[12??-13??] Of Nether Shibden [1306].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John
  2. William

Schepedene
Spelling of Shibden found in the early 14th century

Schipeden, John de
[13??-13??] Son of William de Schepden.

He changed his name to Drake

Schippedene, William de
[12??-13??] In 1306, he granted lands to his son John and paid 8/- to the lord at 3 terms, and to the

Magistro de Newland tres denares ad Pentecost

Master of Newland 3d at Pentecost

Schleusz-Mühlheimer, Rudolph

Schlicht, E. L.
[1???-1769] Of Smith House, Lightcliffe. He was a member of the Moravian Church at Wyke. He was a composer and a poet

Schofield...
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Schofield & Broomhead
Cabinet makers at West Vale.

Partners included Thomas Schofield and William Broomhead.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1885

Schofield & Son
Legal firm at Refuge Assurance Buildings, Halifax, and at Stainland [1934].

See Edmund Schofield

Schofield Brothers
Blacksmiths at Watergate, Hipperholme [1905, 1922]. Partners included Norris Schofield and Joe Schofield

Schofield's: J. & J. Schofield
They had business at Scotland Quarries, Midgley [1905-1938].

See J. Schofield & Son

Schofield's: J. Schofield
Woollen manufacturer of Rastrick. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products

Schofield's: J. Schofield & Son
They had business at Scotland Quarries, Midgley [1896].

See J. & J. Schofield

Schofield's: T. & E. Schofield
Joiners at West Vale.

Partners included T. Schofield and Edward Schofield.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1868

Schofield's: William Schofield & Son
Tailors and costumiers in Sowerby Bridge [1906]. Established by William Schofield

Scholefield...
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Scholefield...
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Scholes Farm, Greetland
Owners and tenants have included

See Upper Scholes Farm, Greetland

Scholes, Frederick
[1852-1904] Landlord of the Wellington, Halifax [1904].

In 1898, he married Fanny Royds in Halifax.


Fanny was the daughter of Peter Royds
 

Frederick is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1904.

After his death, Fanny took over as landlady of the Wellington [1905].

In 1906, she married Peter Dewhirst.

In 1911, Dewhirst was innkeeper of the Wellington

Scholes, James
[1802-18??] A machine maker from Cleckheaton.

In 1827, he was one of a gang of poachers charged with the murder of Uriah Womersley.

He and divers others were found guilty of Wilful Murder and were transported to New South Wales for 7 years. He was one of 158 convicts who left England on the Eliza [25th June 1828] and arrived on 18th November 1828

Scholes's: M. Scholes & Company
Ladies' underclothing manufacturer at 16 Horton Street, Halifax [1905]

Scholey, Albert Bloomer
[1920-1943] Son of Walter Bloomer.

He was adopted by Lily & George William Scholey.

He was educated at Elland Church of England School & Elland Grammar School / a member of All Saints' Church, Elland.

In 1940, he married Florence Bowles [1939-2008].


Florence came from Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire
 

Children:

  1. Janette [1941-1997]

During World War I, he enlisted [1939], and served as a Pilot Officer with 90 Squadron Royal Air Force Ridgewell, Suffolk.

He was the pilot of a Stirling Bomber and was lost over the North Sea after a raid on Wilhelmshaven [20th February 1943] (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [133], on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Elland, and on the Memorial at Brooksbank School, Elland

Scholey, Charles Henry
[1866-1916] Son of Edwin Scholey.

Born in Slaithwaite.

He was a mill hand (woollen) [1891] / a corn miller [1891, 1901, 1909] / innkeeper at the Black Swan, Brighouse (taking over from his wife Emma) [1911, 1916].

In 1909, he married Emma [1872-19??] at Elland Parish Church.


Emma, of the Black Swan Hotel Brighouse, was the daughter of stone miner Joshua Hindle, and widow of Gibson Lees.

She had a daughter by her previous marriage: Florence Lees [b  1898]

 

The family lived at

  • 65 Langdale Street, Elland [1909]
  • 47 Briggate, Brighouse [1911]

Charles Henry died after suffering from dropsy for 2 months [9th June 1916].

After his death, Emma took over at the Black Swan [1916, 1917].

Living with them in 1911 were boarders Samuel Farrar [b 1876] son of Edwin Farrar and Ambrose Standring [aged 33] (refrigerator fitter) from Rhodes, Lancashire, and visitor Mrs Edna Taylor [aged 30]

Scholey, Edwin
[1831-1913] Born in Hatfield/Hellifield, Yorkshire.

He was a corn miller [1881, 1891, 1901] / a gardener [1909].

In 1849, he married Fanny Ann Elliott [1833-1???] from Eccleshall/Eccleshill, Yorkshire, in Ecclesfield.

Children:

  1. Joseph E [b 1865] who was a mill hand (woollen) [1881], a corn miller [1891]
  2. Charles Henry
  3. Ada [b 1868] who was a mill hand [1881] & married Walter Garside
  4. Pollie [b 1872] who was a woollen weaver [1891]
  5. Minnie [b 1879] who was a cotton cop pointer [1891]

The family lived at

Living with them in 1901 was lodger Ernest H. Manks

Scholey, George William
[1884-1959]

On 18th May 1907, he married Lily Williams [1883-1968] in Holbeck, Leeds.

They adopted Albert, the son of Walter Bloomer

The family lived at 62 South Lane, Elland [1943]

Scholey, Thomas
[1825-1???] Born in Havercroft.

He was Landlord of the Albion, Brighouse [1861].

In 1848, he married Martha Shaw [1820-1???] from South Kerby, Yorkshire, in Doncaster.

Children:

  1. Sarah [b 1849]
  2. Louisa Shaw [b 1852]
  3. George Henry [b 1856]
  4. William Frederic [b 1860]

Scholey, Thomas
[1827-1???] Born in Mexborough.

He was a general labourer [1881] / a vessel captain [1891].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1861] who married Stephen Brumby
  2. Eliza [b 1870]
  3. Emma [b 1872]

The family lived at

  • 5 White Lee Road, Swinton [1881]
  • 5 White Lee Road, Swinton, Rotherham [1891]

Living with the widowed Thomas in 1881 & 1891 were daughter Annie and family

Scholfeilde, Mr
[15??-16??] Curate at Heptonstall [1615]

Scholfield...
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Scholfield: Wild: Horsfall, Stephenson & Crossley
Cotton manufacturers at Todmorden.

Partners included T. Schofield, W. Wild, L. Horsfall, J. Stephenson, H. Stephenson and S. Crossley.

The partnership was dissolved in March 1859

School Field Croft, Sowerby Bridge
Owners and tenants have included

School House, Mankinholes
On 29th September 1909, the Todmorden Board of Guardians decided to rent the property as a Children's Home

School Land Farm, Colden
The income from the farm provided the salary for the master of Heptonstall Grammar School.

See Land Farm, Blackshawhead

Schools & Sunday Schools

Schorey, Richard
[1741-1803] From Sandal Magna.

Baptised 9th August 1741.

He was landlord of the White Swan Inn, Halifax.

In 1769, he married Sara Holdsworth [1741-1801].

Children:

  1. Selina [17??-1778]
  2. Richard [1781] who died aged 3 months

Sarah died 25th October 1801.

There is a memorial to members of the family in Halifax Parish Church where an inscription reads

Schorfield, Henry
[1806-1860] Son of Samuel Schorfield.

Born in Halifax.

He was a cardmaker of Back Rhodes Street [1845].

In 1835, he married Margaret Cuttle [1817-1863] at Wragby Church, Wakefield.


Margaret came from Hemsworth
 

Children:

  1. Samuel Richard [b 1836]
  2. Charles Edward [b 1837]
  3. Henry Cuttle [b 1839]
  4. Sarah [b 1840]
  5. Mary [b 1841]
  6. John [b 1844]
  7. Margaret Ann [1845-1860]
  8. William [b 1847]
  9. Thomas [1849-1849]
  10. Emma [1850-1850]
  11. Joseph [b 1851]
  12. Frederick [b 1854]
  13. Frances Eliza [b 1858]

The family lived at

  • Arches Street/King Cross Street [1837]
  • Rhodes Street, Cavalry Field, Halifax [1842]

Henry died in Halifax [1806].

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 430] in an unmarked grave

Schorfield, Joe Marsden
[1877-19??] Son of James Schorfield, blacksmith.

He was a fitter of 18 Parkfield, Chippenham [1905].

On 4th March 1905, he married Selma Jane Stratford [1875-19??] at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.


Selma Jane of 4 Park Road, Halifax, was the daughter of Henry Stratford, gardener
 

Schorfield, Samuel
[1765-1825] Born Samuel Scholfield.

He was a stone quarry owner & cardmaker of Southowram.

He purchased a lot of property in Cold Edge, Wainstalls, including Spring Mill, and most of the adjacent property. With the property purchases, he got the rights to seats and stalls in the chapels of Luddenden and Illingworth.

Around 1817, after acquiring much wealth and property, he changed his name from Scholfield to Schorfield. In A Spring-time Saunter, Whiteley Turner says that the change was in order to

to dissociate himself from poorer relations

He ran a dame school in his home for the young men of Cold Edge.

In 1817 he sold Spring Mill to Robert Abbott.

In 1786, he married Sarah Haigh at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah came from Shelf
 

Children:

  1. Samuel
  2. Ann [1789-1790]
  3. James [b 1791]
  4. John [1793-1800]
  5. William
  6. Richard [1797-1832]
  7. Sarah [b 1799]
  8. Hannah [b 1802]
  9. twins Joseph [1804-1818]
  10. Mary [1804-1805]
  11. Henry

Samuel died in 1825.

His executors were William Dewhirst and William Mitchell

Members of the family were buried at Coley Church

Schorfield, Samuel
[1787-18??] Son of Samuel Schorfield.

He was a stone merchant in Southowram.

He was in partnership with his father. Recorded in 1814, when the partnership was dissolved and Samuel, the younger, carried on the business on his own.

He married (1) Ann Gledhill.

He married (2) Sarah Kitching

Schorfield's: W. H. & L. J Schorfield
Underclothing manufacturers at Back Rhodes Street, Halifax [1905]

Schorfield, William
[1795-1829] Son of Samuel Schorfield.

He worked for the East India Company.

He died in Bombay, India

Schroeder, Maurice
[18??-19??] Minister at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax [1922].

See Jane Elizabeth Nicholson and Rev W. L. Schroeder

Schroeder, Rev W. L.
[18??-19??] MA.

Minister at Northgate End Chapel, Halifax [1908-1922].

See Rev Maurice Schroeder

Schubert, Mr
[1???-18??] A German immigrant who worked for Crossley's Carpets and designed and produced carpet mosaics. He emigrated to America

Schumann, Ernest August
[1855-1895] Born 1st November 1855.

He was hotel keeper of the Old Cock Hotel, Halifax [1895].

On 4th March 1890, he married Bernadine Louise Koper [1868-1949] at St Peter's Church, Bradford.

Ernest died at the Old Cock [26th August 1895].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell with his sister-in-law Johanna Koper [1884-1902].

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,690 6/2d.

Administration was granted to his widow Bernadine Louise

Schwabe, Rev Henry K. A.
[18??-19??] He was Curate at Brighouse [1920-1924] / Vicar of St Luke's Church, Norland [1925].

He lived at 1 Milton Place, Halifax [1936]

Sciences & Scientists

Scofield, Dr John
[1706-1790] Halifax apothecary and surgeon. He bought a part of Woolshops, Halifax from John Drake in 1743 for £80.

He married Elizabeth, daughter of Rev Francis Parratt.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [1735-1805] who married Mr Holt

He built a house on the top-most part of the property at Woolshops. The building was dated I S E 1744 for John and Elizabeth.

The epitaph on the memorial for John and his daughter Elizabeth in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Daughter Elizabeth died at the house of Mr Firth, at Kipping, Bingley [18th December 1805]

Scorah, William
[1???-1???] Police Constable in Brighouse [1857]

Scot, Sir Michael
[12??-13??] He was accused of incest with Joan de Heton, a nun at Kirklees Nunnery

Scote Hall

Scotford, Albert Edward
[1883-1???] Son of Charlie Scotford.

Born in Carnarvon.

He was a dyer's labourer of Fixby Avenue, Skircoat [1906] / a worsted dyeing labourer [1911].

In 1906, he married Florence Verity at Halifax Parish Church.


Florence, of Jubilee Road, Halifax, was the daughter of William Henry Verity
 

Children:

  1. Charley [b 1908]

The family lived at 18 Ingram Street, Halifax [1911].

Living with them in 1911 was brother George Henry Scotford

Scotford, Charles Moses W.
[18??-1???] He was a slate dresser [1906].

In [Q2] 1876, he married Margaret Lewis [18??-1???] in Carnarvon

Children:

  1. (possibly) John [b 1876]
  2. (possibly) Elizabeth [1878] who died in infancy
  3. (possibly) William [b 1880]
  4. Albert Edward
  5. (possibly) Elizabeth [1885] who died in infancy
  6. (possibly) Henry [1889-1891]
  7. (possibly) Elizabeth [1892-1894]
  8. (possibly) Henry [b 1895]
  9. George Henry

The family lived at

  • Carnarvon [1883, 1896]
  • 29 Nursery Lane, Wicker, Sheffield [1916]

Scotford, George Henry
[1896-1916] Son of Charlie Scotford.

Born in Carnarvon.

He was a worsted spinning doffer [1911] / employed at Washer Lane Dye Works.

He lived at Fixby Avenue, Pye Nest.

In 1911, he was living with his brother Albert Edward Scotford and family at 18 Ingram Street, Savile Park.

He spent 4 months in a sanatorium for consumptives.

3 weeks later, he was still receiving treatment at the sanatorium, but considered fit when he enlisted [January 1915], and served as a Private with D Company 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was wounded – being hit in the head – on the Somme, and walked to a Field Dressing Station where he died of an apparently superficial wound [10th July 1916] (aged 20).

He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [VIII D 97].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Scotland, Midgley
House

Scott...
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Scott's: Alexander Scott Limited
Boot dealer, draper, mantle manufacturer, milliner, silk mercer and hosier established by Alexander Scott.

In 1899, the business was at 23-27 Crown Street, Halifax.

In 1905, the business was at York Buildings, Halifax

Scott & Bagnall
Local architects. They were at Portland Place [1936].

Partners included Mr Scott and Mr Bagnall.

Their work includes Prince of Wales Feathers, Halifax

Scott & Priestley
Common brewers at Halifax.

Partners included D. Scott and J. Priestley.

The partnership was dissolved in February 1833

Scott & Varey
Second-hand and antique dealers at 10 Prescott Street, Halifax. Their shop was in the former Prescott Street Co-Op

Scott Brothers
Engineers and makers of punching and shearing machines.

Established in 1850.

They had business at Corporation Street, Halifax.

Later they were at Beech Hill Mills, Halifax.

See James William Bulmer

Scott Brothers
Ran Park Lodge Laundry, Ovenden [1905]

Scott, Dean & Sutcliffe
Woollen manufacturers at Elland.

Partners included H. Scott, J. Dean and H. Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1879

Scott Street Recreation Ground, Walsden

Scotty Well, Rastrick
A well at Bridge End. Named for Rev John Meldrum, a Scotsman who was minister at Bridge End Chapel and farmed a small croft at Bridge End

Scout Hall Farm, Shibden
Aisled house with a doorway dated 1694 with the initials M and IM. Originally a group of farm buildings east of Scout Hall and owned by the Stancliffe family.

This is discussed in the book Aisled Houses in the Halifax Area

Scout Hall, Shibden
Aka Scote Hall. Built for John Mitchell in 1681.

See Lower Scout Hall, Shibden, Scout, Scout Hall Farm, Shibden, Barzilla Tempest, Upper Scout Hall, Shibden and Water Scout, Shibden

Scout Road Toll House, Mytholmroyd
Toll house on Scout Road between Mytholmroyd and Sowerby

Scout Rock, Mytholmroyd
A cliff rising above Mytholmroyd.

The rock is featured in Ted Hughes's essay

The Rock

which was published in The Listener [September 1963]

Scout, Todmorden

Scout Wood, Mytholmroyd
Hathershelf.

In 1952, two men – Harry Bentley and Frank Sutcliffe – discovered a hoard of around 533 Roman silver coins when they were on a rabbiting trip. After a Coroner's enquiry, the hoard was declared treasure trove

Scowby, Joseph
[18??-18??] A basket-maker and toy dealer.

In September 1871, he went into liquidation by arrangement


Question: I may have confused details of this man and William Scowby. Can anyone help me sort them out?

 

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Thomas [b 1838] who became a vicar at Langton, Staffordshire
  2. Eliza [b 1845] who married [3rd September 1867] Joseph William Gledhill of Leicester
  3. daughter

Scowby, Thomas
[1837-1935] Methodist minister born in Halifax. He was influenced by William Booth. He joined the Methodist New Connexion in 1860. He was President of Conference in 1893 and Correspondence Secretary in 1890, and was present at the uniting Conference in 1932. He was one of the 4 oldest ministers in the Methodist Church and was still preaching at the age of 98.

He died as a result of a domestic accident

Scowby, William
[18??-18??] A basket-maker.

On 11th March 1835, he married Susanna Kershaw of Ovenden, at Halifax Parish Church.

In 18??, the stock at his shop in Jail Lane was destroyed by fire.

A few years later, on 24th March 1840, his workshop in Jail Lane was also completely destroyed by fire

Scratcherd, A.
[18??-1918]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 112th Company (Devon)  Royal Army Ordnance Corps.

He died 10th February 1918.

He was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax [C 18C]

Scratcherd & Company
19th century Halifax wine and spirit merchants.

They occupied the Crown & Anchor, Halifax [1864]. They were at 8 Bull Green, Halifax [1874].

Advertisements can be seen for their

Perfection Scotch Whiskies

In 1905, their premises were known as The Adega.

See John Exley McKelvin and T. H. C Scratcherd

Scratcherd, Cyril
[1899-1918] Son of Fred Scratcherd.

Born in Halifax [18th October 1899].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was killed in action in France / Flanders [12th September 1918] (aged 18).

He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial [8], on the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial, on the Memorial at Prescott Street Drill Hall, on the Memorial at Saint Michael & All Angels' Church, Southowram Bank, and on the Memorial at Sion Branch Congregational Sunday School, Bank Top

Scratcherd, Edgar
[1890-1917] Of 50 Woodside Road, Halifax.

Son of Tom Scratcherd.

He was a member of the Square Church Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Society / employed at Dean Clough.

He joined the Royal Marines [around 1907], and had 10 years' service.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Sergeant with the Royal Marine Light Infantry 2nd R.M Battalion R.N. Div.

He survived the sinking of the cruiser HMS Defence at Jutland [31st May 1916].

He was reported missing and assumed to have died [28th April 1917] (aged 27).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [1], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother-in-law Fred Eastwood also died in the War

Scratcherd, Fred
[1871-1926] Born in Halifax.

He was a corn miller's labourer [1901]; a corn miller at Halifax Flour Mill [1911].

In [Q2] 1895, he married (1) Lucy Emily Kay [1870-1907] in Halifax.


Lucy Emily was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Willie [b 1898]
  2. Cyril Scratcherd

Lucy Emily died in Halifax [Q3 1907] (aged 38).

In [Q4] 1907, Fred married (2) Sarah Ann Stewart [1861-19??] in Halifax.


Sarah Ann was born in Halifax
 

The family lived at 8 Castlemaine Place, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Scratcherd, John
[1836-19??] Born in Great Ouseburn, Yorkshire.

He was a general road labourer [1901].

He married Mary [1839-19??].


Mary was born in Green Hammerton, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Thomas
  2. Joe [b 1875] who was a mechanics labourer [1901]
  3. Arthur [b 1879] who was a grain warehouseman [1901]
  4. Walter [b 1880] who was a jacquard labourer [1901]

The family lived at 29 Godley Road, Halifax [1901].

Living with them [in 1901] was granddaughter Clara Scratcherd [b 1894]

Scratcherd, Thomas
[1860-1928] Son of John Scratcherd, carter.

Born in Great Ouseburn, Yorkshire.

He was a carter of 52 Wood Street, Halifax [1884] / a horse driver [1891] / a general labourer [1901] / a road scavenger of All Souls' Road [1902] / a corporation scavenger [1911].

In 1884, he married (1) Ann Jane Jones [1857-1900] at St Stephen's Church, Hulme.


Ann, of 52 Wood Street, Halifax, was born in Manchester, the daughter of Charles Jones, labourer
 

Children:

  1. Hephzibah / Hepsy [b 1885]
  2. Emily [b 1886]
  3. Edgar
  4. Clara [b 1894] who was a serge weaver [1911] & married Fred Eastwood
  5. May [b 1896] who was a framing tenter in cotton mill [1911]
  6. George [b 1897] who was a creeler in carpet weaving [1911]

Ann Jane died in 1900 (aged 43).

She was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax.

In 1902, he married (2) Ruth [1862-19??] at All Souls' Church, Halifax


Ruth, of All Souls' Road, Halifax, was the daughter of William Fawcett, collier, and widow of Mr Squires.

She had children by her first marriage: Children:

  1. Ethel Squires [b 1887] who was a twister in cotton mill [1911]
  2. Alice Squires [b 1891] who was a twister in cotton mill [1911]
  3. Arnold Squires [b 1893] who was a bottler of ale and stout [1911]
  4. Doris Squires [b 1896] who was reaching in worsted coating weaving [1911]
  5. Evelyn Squires [b 1899]

 

The family lived at

  • Crossley's Buildings, Steep Bank Side, Southowram [1891]
  • 8 Poplar Street, Halifax [1900, 1901]
  • 7 Iona Street, Halifax [1911]

Scratcherd, Thomas Henry Croisdale
[1835-1896] Born 31st July 1835.

He was a member of the Todmorden Gun Club / assisting Joseph Sutcliffe in his warehouse [1851] / a spirit merchant with Scratcherd & Company / a wine merchant employing 5 men & 1 boy [1871].

He also had business interests in Todmorden.

He & Joseph Sutcliffe were living on Harrison Road [1851].

On 27th May 1857, he married Margaret Bamford [1837-1885] in Manchester.


Margaret was born in Salford [2nd November 1837]
 

They had no children.

They lived at

Margaret died 23rd March 1885.

Living with him [in 1891] were 2 nieces from Rastrick, Margaret and Kate Wilson.

He died 27th July 1896.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £588,804 12/5d.

Probate was granted to his executors George Collier and John Hoyle.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1896.

The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

See Joseph Hinchliffe

Screeton, William
[1796-1856] Born in Market Weighton.

He was a master tailor employing 2 men [1851].

He married Hannah [1806-1862].


Hannah was born in Wakefield
 

Children:

  1. William [b 1830] who was a tailor [1900]
  2. Mary [b 1833] who married [Halifax Q2/1867] Christopher Fallon
  3. Elizabeth [b 1837]

The family lived at 18 High Street, Halifax [1851].

William died 8th September 1856 (aged 60).

Hannah died 21st December 1862 (aged 56).

The couple were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 531] with infant grandson James William Fallon

Scribbans-Kemp Limited
Halifax firm of confectioners and bakers. They used the trademark Scribona.

An early business – H. Scribbans & Company – was established in 1898. On 9th May 1927, the company was registered as Scribbans & Company Limited. On 1st September 1946, the name was changed to Scribbans-Kemp Limited. In 1969, the name was changed to S & K Holdings Limited. In 1973, the name was changed to Barker & Dobson Limited

Martin Wood writes

My mother Mary was born in 1920. She tells me that the firm was originally Whittaker's Biscuits and was owned by my grandfather's Jewish family. My grandfather, Frederick Whittaker, had two sisters, and, as the eldest son, he should have inherited the business. However, Frederick married a gentile, Emily Maude, and was disinherited by my Jewish great-grandparents, and the inheritance passed to my grandfather's two sisters. One sister married a Mr Scribbans, and the other married a Mr Kemp. This is how the Halifax firm came about. My grandfather, who died about 1947, was left with nothing!

Scribona
Trademark of Scribbans-Kemp

Scriven, Alice de
[12??-1329] Aka de Screvyn. Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1307-1328]

The Scrivener
The quarterly journal of the Calderdale Family History Society

Scroggie, Rev William Graham
[18??-19??] A well-known preacher. Minister at Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax [1902-1905].

He lived at 138 Heathleigh, Skircoat Road, Halifax [1905]

Scruton, Dr
[18??-19??] A popular physician who worked at Needham's chemist's shop in Briggate / Thornton Square, Brighouse

Scutt, Rev Andrew
[19??-] Minister at Southgate Methodist Chapel, Elland, [2008]

Seaford House, Halifax
Skircoat Green Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Seager, Rev C. E.
[19??-19??] Minister of Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1966]

Seal, Albert
[1890-1917] Born in Walsden.

In [Q3] 1913, he married Ellen Whitehead [1891-1956] in Todmorden.


Ellen was born in Todmorden
 

Children:

  1. Vera [1913-1990] who married Clifford Tattershall

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 6th September 1917 (aged 25).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [54-60 & 163A], in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, on Patmos War Memorial, and on the Roll of Honour of Patmos Congregational Church.

Ellen never remarried.

She died at 48 Sackville Street, Todmorden [5th February 1956].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £393 8/7d.

Probate was granted to daughter Vera

Seal, Barry
[1941-] Born in Halifax. He was educated at Heath Grammar School, the University of Bradford and the European Business School at Fontainebleau.

He worked as a chemical engineer, a computer consultant, and a lecturer at the University of Bradford.

After eight years in local government, he became the Labour Member of the European Parliament [MEP] for Yorkshire West [1979-1999], and was Chairman of the Economic, Monetary and Industrial Policy Committee [1984-1987], and a member of the Foreign Affairs, Security and Defence Policy Committee and the Human Rights Sub Committee. He was Leader of the British Labour Group at the European Parliament [1988-1989]

Seal of Halifax

Seaman, Herbert
[1898-1916] Born in Selby.

His family came to live at Stannary Lane, Halifax.

He was a dyer's labourer [1914].

During World War I, he enlisted in 1915, and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action at Thiepval, Somme [19th July 1916] (aged 18).

He was buried at Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, France [XIII X 7].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Searby, Robert
[1864-19??] Son of Benjamin Searby, horse breaker.

Born in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire.

He was a groom of Hanson Lane, Halifax [1889] / a barman [1891] / a tramways labourer [1901] / a groom [1911].

In 1889, he married Sarah Jane Hall [1866-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah Jane, of Hanson Lane, Halifax, was born in Wroot, Lincolnshire, the daughter of John Hall, shepherd.

She was a ladies' help [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Robert William
  2. Charlotte [b 1900]
  3. Mary Alice [b 1903]
  4. Arthur Benjamin [b 1907]

The family lived at

  • 6 Parker's Court, Halifax [1891]
  • 7 South Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 15 South Street, Halifax [1911]

Searby, Robert William
[1897-19??] MM.

Son of Robert Searby.

Born in Halifax.

He was educated at Holy Trinity School / a bobbin carrier (worsted) [1911] / employed by Balme & Pritchard Limited.

He lived at 4 Bond Court, Hopwood Lane.

During World War I, he enlisted [May 1915], and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was in the Dardanelles [September 1915], and France [June 1916].

He was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry [1917]

Seaton, Alexander Adam
[1885-1915] Son of Rev John Abdiel Seaton.

Born in Cleckheaton.

He was educated at Leeds Grammar School & Pembroke College Cambridge / a classics graduate / winner of the Lightfoot History Prize / a University Extension Lecturer / a Government Inspector of schools / a Fellow of Pembroke College Cambridge / lecturer in History.

During World War I, he served as a Captain with the 1st Cambridgeshire Regiment.

He went to France in February 1915.

He was dangerously injured when a shell exploded over his trench.

He died in the ambulance on his way to the Field Hospital [4th September 1915].

He was buried at Cité Bonjean Military Cemetery, France. [IX B 1].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park

Seaton, Hugh John Armand
[1883-19??] Son of Rev John Abdiel Seaton.

He was a master at Heath Grammar School [1911]

Seaton, John
[1714-1748] Originally from Rotherham. Nephew of Charles Radcliffe. He was articled to his uncle William Radcliffe at Milnsbridge. He became a Halifax attorney. He lived and practised at The Heights, Barkisland

Seaton, Rev John Abdiel
[1837-1908] Born in Cleckheaton.

He was Vicar of St John's, Cleckheaton [1891, 1901].

In [Q2] 1879, he married Eleanor Annand [1845-19??] in Steyning, Sussex.


Eleanor was born in Sylhet, India
 

Children:

  1. Hugh John Armand
  2. Alexander Adam

The family lived at

  • St John's Vicarage, Cleckheaton [1891, 1901]
  • Roslyn, Heath Villas, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] was niece Winifred Eleanor Grey Clark [aged 22].

John Abdiel died in North Bierley [Q4 1908] (aged 71) 

Seattle, Rev Robert
[18??-1821] Vicar of Todmorden [1819-1821].

He was regarded as being

too quiet

and the congregation diminished during his ministry

Seccombe, James Alfred
[1889-1915] He was a regular soldier with 6 years' service.

In [Q1] 1914, he married Alice Hanley in Halifax.


Alice had a child
 

They lived at 84 Portland Road, New Bank, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Company Sergeant Major with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed by a gunshot wound to the head at Zillebeke [2nd March 1915] (aged 26).

He was buried at Tuileries British Cemetery, Belgium [C 23].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Secker, George
[1817-1876] Headmaster of Illingworth National School [1849-1876].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. William Henry

He was buried at Illingworth Church [18th July 1876]

Secker, William Henry
[18??-18??] Son of George Secker.

He was headmaster of the Parish Church School, Halifax.

In 1872, he wrote A Brief Account of Illingworth Church

Seddon, Clifford
[1897-1918] Of 89 Pellon Lane, Halifax.

He was a member of the Sunday Schools at Queens Road Primitive Methodist Chapel & Pye Nest Primitive Methodist Chapel / an overlooker Oates Brothers at Ryburne Mill, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [23rd July 1918] (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Soissons Memorial, France, and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Seddon, Mr
[16??-16??] Curate at Lightcliffe [1656-1661].

Heywood includes him in his list of the great number of wretched drunken preachers at Lightcliffe, and adds


a drunkard and hunter, who died at Beeston and desired to be buried on the North side of the chapel [normally reserved for the unbaptised, suicides and heretics] in view of the alehouse he haunted
 

Sedgewick, Amy
[18??-18??] Actress who appeared several times at the Halifax Theatre

Sedgewick, Rev Thomas
[17??-18??] Minister of Hartshead [1787-1788] and again [1801-1802]

Sedgwick, Duke
[1854-1923] Born in Shelf.

He was a worsted warp dresser [1891, 1901]; a warp dresser [1911].

In [Q4] 1882, he married Emma Gertrude Jones [1862-1937] in Halifax.


Emma was born in Liverpool.

She was a milliner & drapery dealer [1901]

 

Children:

  1. Richard Mereton [b 1884] who was a mechanic (machine works) [1901], an engineer [1911]
  2. Joe [b 1885] who was an apprentice saddler [1901], an unemployed saddler [1911]
  3. Fred
  4. Bessie [b 1890] who was a weaver [1911]
  5. Harry
  6. Gertrude [b 1898]

The family lived at Holdsworth, Ovenden [1891]; Shop 69 Boothtown Road, Halifax [1901]; 23 Ripon Terrace, Akroydon [1911]; 1 Salisbury Place, Akroydon

Sons Fred & Harry died in World War I.

Duke died [Q3] 1923 (aged 69).

Emma died [Q3] 1937 (aged 75) 

Sedgwick, Fred
[1888-1918] Son of Duke Sedgwick.

Born in Halifax.

He was a reacher in a worsted mill [1901] / a twister [1911] / employed by Standeven & Company Limited.

In [Q2] 1916, he married Elsie Greenwood in Halifax.

They lived at

  • 3 Tennyson Street, Lee Mount
  • 5 Rushworth Street, Lee Mount [1918]

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with B Company 1st/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was wounded [25th April 1918].

He died as a POW in Danzig [21st July 1918] (aged 30).

He was buried at Malbork Commonwealth War Cemetery, Poland [8 A 12].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Akroydon Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, and on the Standeven Roll of Honour.

His brother Harry also died in the War

Sedgwick, Harry
[1895-1918] Son of Duke Sedgwick.

He was a twister's apprentice [1911] / employed by Standeven & Company Limited.

During World War I, he was with the 82 Yorkshire MB Field Ambulance, then served as a Corporal with the 2nd/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 29th March 1918 (aged 22).

He was buried at La Cauchie Communal Cemetery, France [7 OF 13].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Akroydon Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, and on the Standeven Roll of Honour.

His brother Fred also died in the War

Sedgwick, Rev J. G.
[18??-18??] MA. He was Chaplain and supervised the Copley Factory School

Seed, Albert Henry
[1864-19??] Son of William Charles Seed, commercial clerk.

Born in Bradford.

He was a labourer of Southowram [1891] / a road labourer [1891] / a labourer in gas works [1901] / a cart driver [1911].

In [Q1] 1891, he married Favouretta Sykes [1867-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Favouretta, of The Green, Skircoat, was the daughter of Benjamin Sykes, carter
 

Children:

  1. William H [b 1892] who was a labourer (gas works) [1911]
  2. Herbert
  3. Lilian [b 1897] who was a spinner worsted [1911]
  4. James [1899-1906]
  5. Albert [b 1901]
  6. Edith [b 1903]

The family lived at

  • 67 Lower Skircoat Green, Halifax [1891]
  • 59 Lower Skircoat Green, Halifax [1901]
  • 6 Temple Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] was widowed mother Sarah A Midgley [b 1837]

Seed, Arthur
[18??-1916] A native of Wyke

He worked for Firth's Carpets in Bailiff Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 9th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died 18th November 1916.

He was buried at Cambrin Churchyard Extension, France [S 26].

He is remembered on Firth's War Memorial, and on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial

Seed Brothers
Boot and shoe manufacturers and retailers established by Joseph Seed around 1870.

There were 4 partners and they employed 19 hands [1881]. Partners included Joseph Seed, George Seed, and Thomas Seed.

They had business at a shop in Crown Street (with 80 employees), at Hanson Lane, then at St James's Road, and then at Fearnought Works, Halifax.

They acquired the retail business established by S. T. Midgley.

The firm's specialities included

Fearnought Boots
Welcome Shoes
Halifax Boots

Seed, Ezra
[1828-1905] Son of Joseph Seed.

Born in Clayton.

He was a d?ug? reader and card stamper (employer) [1851] / a card stamper at a worsted factory [1861] / a manager with a cotton brace manufacturer [1871] / a manager with a brace, web & fancy goods manufacturer [1881] / a manager with a small fancy ware manufacturer [1891] / a retired manager of a brace factory [1901]

In 1849, he married Ellen Tetley [1827-1891] from Halifax, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Joseph
  2. George
  3. Alfred [b 1854]
  4. Thomas
  5. Edward [b 1858]
  6. Ann [b 1860]
  7. Albert [b 1863] who was a boot clicker [1881]
  8. Mary Jane [b 1865]
  9. Walter Tetley [b 1867] who was a manager in a boot shop [1891]
  10. Clara Ellen [b 1869]

The family lived at

  • Range Bank [1851, 1861]
  • 13 Cromwell Terrace, Halifax [1871, 1881, 1891, 1901, where he died 1905]

He died 25th May 1905.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,564 4/9d.

The family were members of Salem Methodist New Connexion Chapel, North Parade.

The new Salem Methodist Church, Richmond Street was opened by Miss Elsie Seed who was the oldest active member in 1970

Seed, George
[1852-1922] Son of Ezra Seed.

Born in Halifax.

He was a boot finisher [1871] / a master boot & show maker [1881] / a partner in Seed Brothers

In 1876, he married Frances Crawshaw [1851-1934] from Halifax, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Orpha Ann [1877-1963]
  2. Lewis Ezra [b 1879]
  3. Dora [1889-1896]

The family lived at 17 Oak Terrace, Halifax [1881].

Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden

Seed, Herbert
[1894-19??] Son of Albert Henry Seed.

He was a member of Halifax Church Lads Brigade / a member of Skircoat Green United Methodist Boys' Brigade / a member of St Barnabas's Church School, Halifax / an oiler (spinning machinery) [1911] / a gardener for G. Holdsworth at Shaw Lodge.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing [3rd May 1917].

In July 1917, he wrote home saying he was alive and a POW at Limburg, Germany.

He survived the War, but is remembered on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell, on the Memorial at Halifax Church Lads' Brigade, and on the Roll of Honour at Saint Barnabas's Church, Halifax

Seed, James
[1828-1894] Born in Halifax.

He was a stuff presser [1847] / landlord of the Claremount Inn, Halifax [1894].

In 1847, he married Mary Jenkinson [1829-1893] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Eliza [b 1854]
  2. Pharoah [b 1856]
  3. Clara [b 1858]
  4. Lily [b 1860]
  5. Frank [1862-1863]
  6. Charlotte [1864-1865]
  7. Albert [1865-1866]
  8. Fred [1865-1900]
  9. Lavinia [b 1867]
  10. Louisa [b 1873]

Mary died at the Claremount Inn [12th February 1893].

James died at the Claremount Inn [20th November 1894]

Members of the family were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax.

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894

Seed, John Richard
[1891-1918] Son of Richard Seed.

He was educated at Halifax Secondary School [until 1907] & Bristol Training College / a student teacher in Halifax / a teacher in Taunton.

During World War I, he enlisted [June 1915], and served with the 6th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment, then was transferred and served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed by shrapnel during enemy bombardment at the Battle of Kemmel [29th April 1918] (aged 28).

He was buried at La Clytte Military Cemetery, Belgium [V C 2].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell, on the Memorial at Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park, on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School, on the Memorial at Hanover Methodist Chapel, Halifax, and there is a memorial to him in Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 4181]

Seed, Joseph
[1806-18??] He was a Worsted Inspector [1841, until 1858] and Inspector of Weights & Measures for Halifax and district [from 1858]

He married Mary [1806-1???].

Children:

  1. Rebecca [b 1826]
  2. Ezra [b 1828]
  3. Edwin [b 1829]
  4. Hannah [b 1831]
  5. Jonas [b 1833]
  6. Martha [b 1835]
  7. Mary Ann [b 1837]

Seed, Joseph
[1846-1893] He was a joiner.

He married Jane Ellen [1861-1924].


Jane Ellen was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Doris Hilda [b 1888] who was a confidential clerk [1911]
  2. Cyril Jackson [b 1889] who was a student at university [1911]
  3. Jessie Pullan [b 1892]
  4. Leonard Tetley

The family lived at 24 Park View, Halifax [1901, 1911].

Joseph died 16th March 1894 (aged 47).

Jane Ellen died 21st May 1924 (aged 63).

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 2350]

Seed, Joseph
[1851-1???] Eldest son of Ezra Seed.

Born in Range Bank, Halifax.

He was educated at the Akroyd School, Haley Hill.

He worked as a half-timer in Akroyd's mill; a solicitor; an apprentice in the bootmaking trade; senior partner in a boot factory with 3 others employing 19 hands [1881].

In his early 20s, he established Seed Brothers.

Like other members of the family, he was a member of Salem Methodist New Connexion Chapel, North Parade.

He was choirmaster, Sunday School teacher, local preacher and held other posts at St Andrew's Methodist Chapel, Queens Road, and was heavily involved in the Sunday School Jubilee Sings

Seed, Leonard Tetley
[1895-1918] Son of Joseph Seed.

Born in Huntingdonshire [1 year after his father's death].

He was a member of Queens Road Methodist Chapel & Sunday School / educated at Heath Grammar School / a junior clark [1911] / an electrical engineer.

During World War I, he served as a Private / Signaller with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action in France [28th July 1918] (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Soissons Memorial, France, on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School, and on the family grave at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 2350]

Seed, Marsden Thomas
[1838-1883] Beerhouse keeper at Halifax.


Question: Does anyone know which beerhouse this may have been?

 

In June 1874, he went into liquidation

Seed, Richard
[1849-1918] Of Halifax.

He was a machine fitter [1891] / a grocer [1911].

In 1871, he married Lena Taylor [1851-1920] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Edith [b 1879] who became a teacher
  2. William [b 1888] who was a tram conductor and moved to New Zealand
  3. John Richard

The family lived at

  • 21 Bell Hall Terrace, Halifax [1891]
  • 5 Greenroyd Terrace, Skircoat [1901]

Seed, Thomas
[15??-15??] Vicar of St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [1566-1577]

Seed, Thomas
[1856-19??] Son of Ezra Seed.

Born in Halifax.

He was a partner in Seed Brothers.

In 1879, he married Mary Ellen Green [1859-1???] from Halifax, in Halifax.

He lived at 19 Oak Terrace, Halifax [1881] 4 Park Terrace, Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1905]

Seedlings Mount, Halifax
Aka Neddy Haigh's Field. Cottages which stood near the Stannary Inn. In the 1840s, Richard Whitaker had a brewery here.

The name is a corruption of Sydel-ing

Seekings, Bertie Charles
[1896-1916] Born in Huntingdon.

He was a member of Bradshaw Church / a colour matcher for T. S. Tetley Limited.

He lived at 21A Bradshaw Lane, Bradshaw.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914], and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [2nd September 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on Bradshaw War Memorial

Seely, Herbert William
[18??-1898] FCS.

Chemist and druggist.

In 1887, he succeeded to the chemist and pharmacy business of George A. Parkin at The Pharmacy, 11 Corn Market, Halifax.

The company's specialities included

Seely's Nerve Tonix
Seely's Liver & Stomach Mixture
Seely's Blood Purifier
Seely's Coughaline
Seely's Extract of Herbs [for the immediate production of herb or botanic beer]
Seely's Glycerine & Cucumber Toilet Soap
Seely's Glycerine & Cucumber [for removing roughness ...]
Around 1890, the business moved to 20 Southgate when Corn Market was being redeveloped.

He was at 14 Southgate, Halifax [1898].

Recorded in 1900

Selbourne Villas, Halifax
Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Selby House, Shibden
Dam Head. 17th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

Selby, William
[17??-1824] He lived at Blackwall, Halifax. He was High Constable for the Division of Morley

Seldon, William
[18??-18??] He ran a school at Norwood Green [around 1874]

Selfrac
Refractory bricks made by Allen & Sons

Sellars, Albert
[1885-1914] Son of Susannah & Isaac Shaw Sellars of 15 Albert Gallery, Haley Hill, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 30th September 1914 (aged 29).

His brother Tom Sellars also died in the War

Sellars, John William
[1877-1918] Of 74 Green Lane, Halifax.

Born in Halifax.

He was employed by Asquith's / employed by Jeremiah Speak & Company.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment.

He died of wounds in Shorncliffe Military Hospital, Folkestone, Kent [26th April 1918].

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K C 522].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sellars, Tom
[1889-1915] Son of Isaac Shaw & Susannah Sellars of 15 Albert Gallery, Haley Hill, Halifax.

He served with the Northumberland Fusiliers for 7 years, and was in India when World War I broke out. His Regiment came back to Europe to take part in the War.

He served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Border Regiment.

He was wounded and on recovery, returned to the trenches.

3 days later, he was wounded again, and died from the bullet wound in hospital in Boulogne [20th May 1915] (aged 26).

He was buried at Wimereux Communal Cemetery, France [I H 15].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

His brother Albert Sellars also died in the War

Seller, Rev John
[1863-19??] Curate at Elland [1890].

In 1891, he was a Clerk in Holy Orders living as a boarder with Johnson Aspinall.

He left and was curate of St John's, Cleckheaton [1892]

Sellers & Blomley
Attorneys at Rochdale and Todmorden.

Partners included James Haslam Sellers and John Blomley.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1842

Sellers & Son
Joiners & shopfitters.

Recorded in 1916, when they were are Winding Road

Sellers, Frank
[1920-1944] Son of Gladys Sellers of Boothtown, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with 122 Field Regiment Royal Artillery.

He died 21st September 1944 (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Singapore Memorial [29]

Sellers, Harry
[1921-1944] Son of Joseph Sellers.

During World War II, he served as a Flying Officer with 578 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 21st July 1944 (aged 23).

He was buried at Uden War Cemetery, Netherlands [Coll Grave 3 I 1].

He is remembered on Copley War Memorial

Sellers, James Haslam
[18??-18??] Todmorden solicitor. Partner in Sellers & Blomley

Sellers, James Henry
[1856-19??] Born in Hyde, Cheshire.

He was a packer in a toffee works (Mackintosh's?) [1911].

In 1881, he married Miriam, daughter of Henry Burgess.

Children:

  1. Albert [b 1886]

The family lived at 4 Woodbine Terrace, Halifax [1911]. In 1911, his widowed sister-in-law Mary Jane, and niece Florence were living with the family

Sellers, James Thomas
[1896-1974] He worked in the knitting department at Longbottom Mill, Luddendenfoot.

He was interested in photography and became a photographer of Luddendenfoot. He did much work for Lilywhite Limited and became their chief photographer.

Like Lilywhite's founder, Arthur Frederick Sergeant, when Lilywhite was taken over by Leach's, Sellers went to work for the London photographic firm of Raphael Tuck.

During World War II, he returned to Yorkshire and set up in business as

a camera craftsman

at Luddendenfoot.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Unknown

The family lived at 1 Railway Terrace, Luddendenfoot [1918].

Sellers, Joseph
[1890-19??] Born in Cleckheaton.

He was a warehouseman (retail drapery) [1911].

In [Q1] 1909, he married Ethel May England [1889-19??] in Halifax.


Ethel May was born in Hyde Park, Leeds
 

Children:

  1. Mabel [b 1910]
  2. Harry

Sellers, Rev Dr Robert Victor
[1895-1973] Son of Martha Ann [1863-1955] and Richard Sellers of Cleckheaton.

He was curate at Ossett before becoming Vicar of Mytholmroyd [1924-1931]. He moved to Reading.

He was Professor of Biblical & Historical Theology at King's College, London [1948-1954]. He published Eustathius of Antioch, Two Ancient Christologies, and The Council of Chalcedon.

In 1931, he married Irene Oesterley.

Children:

  1. a daughter
  2. a daughter

He was Chancellor of Wells [1956-1961]

Selwin-Ibbetson, Henry John
[1826-1902] MP.

Son of Sir John Thomas Ibbetson-Selwin, Bart, who had assumed the name Selwin in 1825 when he inherited the Selwin estates at Harlow, Essex.

They are connected to the family of Jane Selwin, wife of John Caygill.

He was 7th Baronet Ibbetson [1870] and 1st Baron Rookwood [1892].

After his death, the barony became extinct.

In 1923, Halifax Corporation bought The Square from his widow Sophie Harriet, Lady Rookwood [1842-1932]

Selwin, Jayne
[1722-1806] Or Jane.

Daughter of William Selwin of Down Hall, near Harlow, Essex.

She married John Caygill.

There is a monument for her in Halifax Parish Church.

She inherited Down Hall on the death of her brothers Charles and Thomas.

She and her husband had given land for the construction of the Piece Hall. One of the conditions made when this was built, was that, when it ceased to be used for the purposes of the worsted trade, it should revert to the Selwin family, descendants of Mrs Caygill.

She was blind in her later years.

After her husband's death in 1787, she moved to live in Essex.

She died in Essex and her body was brought back to Halifax for burial.

There is a memorial to her in Halifax Parish Church

In accordance with Mrs Caygill's will, the hall passed into the hands of Sir John Thomas Ibbetson-Selwin, Bart, and his son, Henry John Selwin-Ibbetson MP, who presented it to the town on 6th October 1868

Selwyn, Rev A. B.
[18??-19??] Curate at St Paul's Church, Queens Road [1923]. In 1924, he left to work in Colombo, Ceylon

Sendall, Edward William Bell
[1853-1908] Coach builder at Shade. He was Manager of the Todmorden Carriage Company for 19 years

Sending Details of Your Forebears

Senior, Alfred
[1843-1906] Born in Kirkburton / Lepton.

He was innkeeper at the Savile Arms, Elland [1883-1894].

On 30th July 1864, he married (1) Harriet Craven [1838-1870] at All Hallows Church, Kirkburton. Children:

  1. Hannah Mary [1865-1940]
  2. Edith Ellen [1866-1938] who was an assistant [1891]

Harriet died in 1870.

He married (2) Jane Elizabeth [1844-1886].


Jane was born in Ninfield, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. George Herman
  2. Ethelbert [1874-1936] who was a carpenter's apprentice [1891] and died in the USA
  3. Charles Harry [1877-1953]
  4. Fred [1879-1969] who was a boot maker [1906]
  5. Martha Gertrude [b 1883]

In 1889, he married (3) Mary Goodinson [1847-1917] in Rotherham.

The family lived at

  • the Clothiers' Arms, Hoyland Nether [1871, 1881]
  • the Savile Arms, Elland [1883-1894]
  • Bridlington [1906, 1917]
Living with them [in 1871] was Alfred's sister Harriet Armitage [b 1843].

Alfred died in Bridlington [31st May 1906].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £5,630 4/2d.

Probate was granted to son Fred, Benjamin Heselton (bank manager), and Sam James Newson (solicitor) 

Mary died in Bridlington [14th December 1917].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,331 3/5d.

Probate was granted to daughter Martha Gertrude, and Herbert Neal Goodinson (law clerk) 

Senior, George Brook
[18??-19??] He married (1) Unknown.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child
  3. child
  4. child
  5. (possibly) child

On 8th July 1893, he married (2) Sarah Binns, widow of William Clapham Flint in Birstall Parish Church.

The family lived at 11 Queens Street, Blackpool where they were running a Lodging House [1901]. Ada from Sarah's first marriage is with them

Senior, George Herman
[1872-1900] Son of Alfred Senior.

Born in Elsecar [11th October 1872].

He was innkeeper at the Savile Arms, Elland [1895-1900].

On 5th February 1896, he married Annie Louisa Briggs at Halifax Parish Church.


Annie Louisa was born in Rishworth, the daughter of John Briggs
 

They had no children.

George died 4th July 1900.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,313 15/- to his widow.

After his death, Annie Louisa took over at the Savile Arms [1901, 1905, 1908].

Annie Louisa died 14th March 1908.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £888 10/1d to James William Briggs (cotton spinner)  Probate was granted to

The couple were buried at Elland Cemetery

Senior, Henry
[1856-1936] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a warehouseman [1883] / a woollen packing warehouseman [1901] / a packer (in warehouse) [1911]

On 31st December 1883, he married Adelaide Holgate [1861-1952] in Halifax.


Adelaide had an illegitimate son: Abraham Henry Holgate [b 1882]
 

Children:

  1. John [1884-1941] who was a woollen ducler? [1901]
  2. Sam
  3. Newton [1888-1967] who was a worsted doffer [1901], a packer in woollen mill [1911] Newton [b 1888] who was a packer (warehouse) [1911]
  4. Hiram

The family lived at

  • 16 Bradley Terrace, Sowerby Bridge [1891]
  • 6 Back Sutcliffe Buildings, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
  • 6 (Under Landing) Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

Sons Henry Holgate, and Sam & Hiram Senior served in World War I.

Sam and Hiram were killed

Senior, Hiram
[1893-1916] Son of Henry Senior.

He was a cotton twiner [1911, 1915] / employed by Shepherd & Blackburn.

He lived at 1 Bradley Terrace, Sowerby Bridge.

During World War I, he enlisted for service in Halifax [22nd January 1916], and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He sailed from Folkestone to Boulogne [18th May 1916].

He was killed in action by a shell [2nd August 1916] (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B], and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge,

His brother Sam was killed in the War

Senior, Joseph
[1793-18??] Born in Clifton.

He was a butcher [1841] / a butcher & farmer of 12 acres [1851] / a butcher & farmer of 72 acres [1861].

He married Eleanor [1798-18??].


Eleanor was born in Dalwick, Surrey
 

Children:

  1. George [b 1819] who was a butcher & farmer of 14 acres [1851, 1861]
  2. Emily [b 1827] who was a dress maker [1851]
  3. Elizabeth [b 1828]
  4. Jane [b 1830]
  5. John [b 1832] who was a currier's apprentice [1851]
  6. twins Joseph
  7. Benjamin [b 1834] who was a butcher [1861]

The family lived at

  • Clifton, Hartshead cum Clifton [1841]
  • Clifton [1851, 1861]

Living with them [in 1851] was grandson William Ramsden [aged 3, born in Elland].

Living with them in 1861 was granddaughter Catherine Ramsden [aged 11, born in Heywood, Lancashire]

Senior, Joseph
[1834-1907] Son of Joseph Senior.

Born in Clifton.

He was a collier's clerk [1861] / a book keeper at Hartshead [1866] / a coal agent [1871] / a coal merchant [1881] / a colliery agent [1891] / a retired coal agent [1901] / a member of the Local Board [1881] / a warden at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge / one of the founders of the Ryburn [No 1283] Masonic Lodge.

In [Q3] 1866, he married Agnes Overend [1841-1???] at St Peter's Church, Birstall.


Agnes, of Liversedge, was the daughter of William Overend, joiner
 

Children:

  1. Thomas William [b 1870] who was a clerk to father [1891], a coal merchant [1901, 1911]
  2. Sarah Elizabeth [b 1873] who never married
  3. George Arthur [1879-1890]

The family lived at

  • Allen Terrace, Norland [1871, 1881]
  • Westfield Terrace, Hipperholme [1891]
  • Carlton Road, Liversedge, Dewsbury [1901]
  • 9 Roylands, Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe, Hipperholme [1907, 1911]

Senior, Maurice Hilton
[1915-1943] Son of Malinda & Albert Senior.

Born in Stainland.

In [Q3] 1937, he married Ida Higgins in Halifax.

They lived at

  • Barkisland
  • Blackhall Colliery, County Durham

During World War II, he served as a Lance Corporal with the Singapore Fortress Provost Company Corps of Military Police.

He died 27th September 1943 (aged 28).

He was buried at Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Burma [B1 O 18].

He is remembered on Barkisland War Memorial

Senior, Rev Robert Ingall
[1???-1???] He trained at Airedale College before becoming Minister at Providence Congregational Church, Ovenden [1867].

His father, Rev David Senior, of Selby and Malton, lived with him at Ovenden for a time.

In 1872, he moved to Wigan, and then to Goole

Senior, Sam
[18??-18??] A local stone-throwing player.

Bell's London Life of 31st May 1840 reported

A match came off last Monday between Sam Senior of Sowerby Bridge and Charles Naylor of Hunslet near Leeds for £10 a side each having ten stones, the furthest thrown to win. Senior won, by throwing one stone nine score and ten yards. Senior may be heard of at John Leech's, Sowerby Bridge

Bell's London Life of 15th November 1840 reported

Sam Senior will throw a stone with John Cryer, the mason, near Rochdale, for £5 a side, or any man in England for £10 or £15 a side. His money is ready at Mr J. Hiley's, Shepherd's Rest, Sowerby Bridge

Senior, Sam
[1845-1913] In 1875, he married Grace, widow of Jonas Uttley.

Children:

  1. Emma [1878-1960]

Members of the family were buried at St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd

Senior, Sam
[1886-1918] Son of Henry Senior.

He was a woollen warehouse boy [1901] / a woollen finisher [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 31st Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He died of wounds [26th April 1918].

He was buried at Ebbinghem Military Cemetery, France [I B 31].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.

His brother Hiram was killed in the War

Senior Society of Clothworkers
Halifax benevolent society established in 1741.

See Clothworkers' Company

Senior, Wilfrid
[1897-19??] Printer. He was at Raven Street, Halifax [1927], and 33 Ripon Street, Halifax [1927]

Sennett, Ingham
[1899-1916] Son of James Sennett who died in World War I.

Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 9th September 1916.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [3C & 3D], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Sennett, James A.
[1877-1915] Born in Dublin.

He was a quarryman [1911].

In [Q2] 1880, he married Annie Hitchcock [1876-19??] in Reading.


Annie was born in Coventry
 

Children:

  1. Ingham
  2. James [b 1909]

They lived at

  • 6 Sunnyside Street, Haley Hill [1911]
  • 9 Wood Yard, Whitley Street, Nursery Lane, Ovenden

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 12th September 1915 (aged 38).

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K D 1672].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church.

Son Ingham died in World War I.

Annie married Mr Astwood.

Sentry Edge, Warley
Area of Warley.

It is said that there was a Roman Camp here.


Question: Does anyone know anything about the Romans being here?

 

See Camp End Farm, Norton Tower and Sentry Edge Delfs, Warley

September Break
A short annual half-term holiday for schools. It was abandoned in 1996.

See Teacher's Rest and Wakes

Serge Room
In 1787, the name for the cellars at the east end of the Piece Hall – originally the South Low Room – became the Serge Room. Merchants could hire a stand here for 2/- per year.

In 1851, the porter was banned from keeping pigs here because of the smell

Sergeant, Arthur Frederick
[1882-1952] Born in Leeds. He developed an interest in photography and trained as an artist. He started work with the Great Northern Railway Company and came to Halifax, pursuing photography as a hobby.

On a holiday to France in 1898, he saw some printed photographic views, and with picture postcards becoming popular in England, he realised the potential. His first published view was of Crimsworth Dene.

The early cards were laborious to produce, and he devised a new type of emulsion called chlorobrom and a new photographic paper. This revolutionised large scale commercial photography and helped to create the developing and printing industry. Sergeant called his new paper Lilywhite, hence the name of his firm.

He was the founder of the Halifax Photographic Company which became Lilywhite Limited.

When the firm was taken over by Leach's, Sergeant went to work for the London photographic firm of Raphael Tuck

Serotonin
Brighouse-based band formed in 1998 by Thom Thornton and Alec Townsend, and including Oliver Hutchinson, Jake Miller, and Nick Moxham. In 2006, the band changed the name to Far from the Dance

Servant, George Edward
[1876-1918] Born in Halifax.

He was a cart driver [1911].

In [Q3] 1895, he married Ada Shaw [1876-19??] in Halifax.


Ada was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Elsie [b 1896] who was a winder (carpet department) [1911]
  2. Thomas Henry [b 1899] who was a part-time errand boy [1911]
  3. May [b 1911]

The family lived at 104 Green Lane, Halifax [1911, 1918].

Living with them [in 1911] was sister-in-law May Shaw [b 1894] (twister worsted mill).

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [1st October 1918].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Servant, John Sladdin
[1883-1917] Son of Samuel Servant.

Born in Halifax.

He was a railway porter boarding at Old Tanhouse, Wakefield [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He died 10th December 1917 (aged 34).

He was buried at Duhallow A.D.S. Cemetery, Belgium [II D 27]

Servant, Samuel
[1855-1935] Born in Halifax.

He was a coal merchant.

In 1881, he married Harriet Sladdin [1857-1954] in Halifax.


Harriet was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. John Sladdin
  2. Eveline May [b 1886]
  3. Amy Annie [b 1888]
  4. May Elsie [b 1890]
  5. Arnold Levi [b 1897]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

  • 32 Essex Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 7 Laverock Place, Brighouse

Servant, William
[1869-1916]

In [Q3] 1893, he married Susan Bateman in Leeds.

They lived at Clay Bank, Pellon

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was Mentioned in Despatches.

He died 4th August 1916 (aged 47).

He was buried at Hirst Wood Church Burial Ground, Shipley [C 146]

Sessions Court House
Aka West Riding Magistrates' Office

Sessions Files
See Coroner

Seston, Herbert
[18??-1941] Licensee at the Crown & Anchor Inn, Mixenden and the Old Original Masons' Arms, Halifax [1927-1930].

In the 1920s/1930s, he played the Whitaker's Brewery advertising figure Doc Shire.

He died in Thornbury, Bradford

Seton, Charles Compton
[1846-1923] In 1868, he married Phoebe Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Henry William Ripley.

Children:

  1. Charles Henry
  2. Bruce Hugh
  3. Margaret Annie Phoebe

Settle, Alfred
[1831-1???] Of Brighouse/Hipperholme.

Son of Ann Settle – father unknown – and grandson of Luke Settle.

Born [21st June 1831] Baptised [21st August 1831].

Alfred was living with his grandfather Luke [1841].

He married Mary Ellis.

Children:

  1. James [b 1852]
  2. Arthur [b 1854]
  3. Luke [b 1856]

Around 1858, he emigrated to America. He may have left for America with some haste due to the non-settlement of a Leeds Loan amongst other things

Rose Booth writes that

Sailing records around the date do not show an Alfred Settle on board but there is an Alfred Rushworth of the right age and I know he travelled with a companion called Rushworth

His correspondence with his wife, who remained in Brighouse/Hipperholme, still survives.

A possible Alfred, Mary and the children are recorded in Pennsylvania [1870]

Settle, Ann
[1812-1???] Daughter of Luke Settle.

Baptised at Lightcliffe [9th February 1812].

In 1831, she had a son Alfred – father unknown.

On 19th November 1835, she married Joseph Wilkinson

Settle, Jubal
[1817-1883] Son of Luke Settle.

Born in Slead Syke.

Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [14th September 1817].

In April 1866, he and Liberty Bradbury occupied a blacksmith's shop and cottage at Slead Syke

On 16th May 1852, he married Helen Havelock in Halifax.


Helen was born in Sunderland
 

They had no children.

Jubal died at Slead Syke.

He was buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [13th January 1883]

Settle, Luke
[1777-1863] (Possibly) brother of Mark Settle.

Born in Southowram.

He was a whitesmith [1799] / a blacksmith at Slead Syke, Brighouse / a flautist and a singer / choirmaster at Brighouse Parish Church.

He also composed a number of hymns including Settle.

In 1831, he noticed Mrs Susan Sunderland's singing ability He gave her first training, and she is said to have sung as Settle beat time on his anvil at Slead Syke. He taught her to breathe deeply, to project her voice and to enunciate clearly.

Other pupils included Miss Empsall

In 1849, Luke was declared bankrupt.

In the 1850s, he presented a production of Joshua at Brighouse National School with an orchestra and choir of 60 people.

He is commemorated by a trophy for choirs – the Luke Settle Shield.

On 7th December 1853, he was described as

the father of music in the locality

when he gave a concert at the Oddfellows' Hall in Brighouse.

On 15th December 1799, he married Martha Freeman.


Martha was the daughter of Lawrence Freeman
 

Children:

  1. John [1802-1875]
  2. twins Benjamin [1804-1805]
  3. Joseph [1804-1871]
  4. Ellen [b 1807]
  5. Miriam [1809-1868]
  6. Ann
  7. Maria [1814-1868]
  8. Jubal
  9. Martha [b 1821]

Members of the family were buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

Many of the family were buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

Settle, Luke
[1857-1889] Born in Halifax.

He was a stone miner [1881].

In [Q1] 1878, he married Emma Asher [1860-1???] in Halifax.


Emma was born in Metheringham, Lincolnshire
 

Children:

  1. Mary J. [b 1879] who was a half-time doffer in a silk mill [1891], a silk gasser [1901]
  2. John Alfred [b 1881] who was a half-time band maker [1891], a blacksmith [1901, 1911]
  3. Annie [b 1885] who was a silk spinner [1901]
  4. Leonard [b 1888] who was a doffer in a silk mill [1901], a cloth cutter [1911]
  5. Wilfred

The family lived at 2 Sutcliffe Wood Bottom, Hipperholme [1881]; New Street, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1891]; 22 Back New Street, Brighouse [1901]; 40 Waterloo Road, Brighouse [1911]; 34 Wood Top, Hove Edge [1918]

Luke died [Q4] 1889 (aged 33) 

Settle, Mark
[17??-18??] (Possibly) brother of Luke Settle.

Born in Southowram.

He was a blacksmith [1802].

On 3rd May 1802, he married Eleanor Freeman at St Anne's Church, Southowram.


Eleanor was the daughter of Lawrence Freeman
 

Settle, Robert
[1763-1825] Halifax attorney.

On 25th February 1810, a Mr Settle, a solicitor of Halifax, was awarded £50 damages when he broke his leg after leaping from the Defiance coach of which one of the wheel-horses fell as they were descending a steep hill near Halifax. The injury occasioned a long confinement.

He was at Upper George Yard, Halifax [1809] / Causeway Head, Halifax [1816, 1822] / Crown Street, Halifax [1822] / Hoyle Green, Warley

Settle, Wilfred
[1888-1918] Son of Luke Settle.

Born in Halifax.

He was a doffer in a silk mill [1901] / a nurseryman [1911].

In [Q3] 1917, he married Gertrude M. Chesham at St Pancras, London.

They lived at 2 Quadrant Grove, Kentish Town, London.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards.

He died 22nd August 1918 (aged 30).

He was buried at Moyenneville (Two Tree) Cemetery, France [A 10].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

Severhills Clough, Soyland
See Severhills Mill, Ripponden

Sewage works
There are several entries for sewage works in the district: Cooper Bridge Sewage Works, Copley Sewage Plant, Greetland Sewage Works, Halifax Corporation Sewage Department, Luddendenfoot Joint Sewage Works, Mytholmroyd Sewage Disposal Plant, Salterhebble Sewage Works, Sandbeds Sewage Works, Charlestown, Shelf Sewage Works and Sowerby Bridge Sewage Works

Seward, Mary
[19??-] Mayor of Hebden Royd [1994-1995]

Sewed, Edward
[1879-1920] Son of George Edward Sewed.

Born in Lindley.

He was a drayman for railway company [1901] / a cart driver [1911].

He married Mary Hannah [1878-1952].


Mary was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Leonard [b 1903]
  2. Lily [b 1904]
  3. Phyllis [b 1908]
  4. George Edward [b 1911]

The family lived at

  • 7 Thomas Street West, Halifax [1901]
  • 121 New Bank, Halifax [1911]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment.

He died 29th August 1920 (aged 41).

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

Mary Hannah died in Heywood, Lancashire [Q1 1952] (aged 73) 

Sewed, George Edward
[1849-1906] Born in Lindley.

He was a farmer [1881] / a verger [1891] / a warehouseman (worsted mill) [1901].

In [Q4] 1868, he married Mary Gledhill [1851-1933] in Huddersfield.


Mary was born in Birchencliffe, Huddersfield
 

Children:

  1. Betsy [b 1872]
  2. Sarah A. [b 1877] who was a worsted coating weaver [1901]
  3. Edward
  4. Laura [b 1884] who was a twister at worsted mill [1901]

The family lived at

  • Lister Lane, Halifax [1891]
  • 29 Conway Street, Halifax [1901]

Mary died in Halifax [Q3 1933] (aged 83) 

Sewell Brothers
Iron founders at Bowling Green Foundry, Halifax. Partners included James Robert Sewell and Charles Sewell

Sewell, Charles
[18??-19??] Partner in Sewell Brothers.

He lived at 38 Emscote Avenue, Halifax [1905]

Sewell, James Robert
[1867-1908] Partner in Sewell Brothers.

He lived at 33 Carlton House Terrace, Halifax [1905].

He died in his foundry

Sewing Machines

Shackleton
Hamlet and area above Hardcastle Crags. It is about 1,000 ft above sea level. It is said that there was a mediæval vaccary here.

Other forms of the name include Shackletonstall [1219], Shakilden [1470s], Shakelton [1564], and Shakleton [1718].

Today, there are only a few cottages and farm buildings.

There was a Shackleton family mentioned in the 13th century.

The early form Shackletonstall is derived from elements – shack and tunstall – the whole meaning a farm on a narrow strip – or tongue – of land.

See Shackleton, Tunstall and Willow Gate, Hebden Bridge

Shackleton...
The entries for people & families with the surname Shackleton are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Shackleton's Clock, Sowerby Bridge
A large clock which hung outside the shop of Percival Shackleton in Sowerby Bridge.

In 1904, Shackleton's business address was

Under the Clock, Wharf Street

The clock was labelled Greenwich Time and was a familiar landmark in the town

Shackleton Clough
Flows into Hebden Water

Shackleton's: F. & J. Shackleton
Watchmakers of Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge. Partners included Frank Shackleton and Julian Shackleton. They took over the business established by their father, Percival Shackleton.

Shackleton's Clock hung outside their shop.

In 1905, they were advertising as Opticians.

The business closed in 19??

Shackleton's: James Shackleton & Sons
Fustian & cotton manufacturers at Machpelah, Hebden Bridge and Rochdale.

Established by James Shackleton [between 1822 & 1842].

Partners included James Shackleton, Thomas Shackleton, and John Shackleton.

Recorded in 1851.

James Shackleton died in 1852.

In February 1876, the partnership between Thomas Shackleton and John Shackleton, was dissolved. Thomas Shackleton continued the business.

Subsequently, the partners included Thomas Shackleton, James Shackleton, and William Shackleton.

In 1883, this partnership was dissolved. James Shackleton retired from the firm. Thomas and William Shackleton continued the business

Shackleton Knoll
Hilltop above Hardcastle Crags.

See Dole

Shackleton Moor
Moorland above Pecket Well

Shackleton's: Roger Shackleton & Company
Fustian manufacturer of Globe Works, Hebden Bridge, Hangingroyd, Royd Shed, Hebden Bridge, and Salem Shed.

In 1906, their mills were affected by the fustian weavers' strike.

See Pte Arthur Crabtree, William Pickles and Tom Sharp

Shackletons & Green
Stone merchants at Thornton and Allerton.

Partners included brothers John Farrar Shackleton and Joah Dixon Shackleton and their uncle Samuel Green.

The partnership was dissolved on 1st October 1870 by mutual consent.

See Samuel Green & Company

Shade
District of Calderdale south-west of Todmorden. The community comprised just 3 cottages until the construction of the canal in the 1790s. The name comes from a Woodshade built by the canal workers.

See Hudsonites

Shade Junior & Infants' School Baths, Todmorden
Opened in 1904 on the ground floor of Shade School. These were the first public baths in Todmorden

Shade Lock, Todmorden
Lock #21 on the Rochdale Canal. Built 1798

Shade Post Office
Recorded in 1861 and 1891, when Joseph Baume was there.

Recorded on 2nd September 1907, when it opened at the shop of Frank Steele, bookseller, stationer and newsagent This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

Shakehand Brig
Aka Shakand Brig, Shaken Brig. A popular name for the early wooden Lee Bridge on account of its parlous condition. This was replaced by a stone bridge around 1518

Shakeltonstall, Elkoe
[12??-1???]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. William

Mentioned in the Wakefield Court Rolls [1274] when

[At Hyperum] Jordan de Schakeltonstall, Nelle de Wynter, John Luvekyn and William, son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall accused of taking a stag remain under surety until the next Court at Wakefield

See Shackleton

Shakeltonstall, William
[12??-1???] Son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall.

Mentioned in the Wakefield Court Rolls [1274] when

[At Hyperum] Jordan de Schakeltonstall, Nelle de Wynter, John Luvekyn and William, son of Elkoe Shakeltonstall accused of taking a stag remain under surety until the next Court at Wakefield

Shakespear News Room, Halifax
Recorded on 27th October 1794, when their Annual Dinner was announced.


Question: Does anyone know whether it was connected to Shakespeare pub?

 

Shakespeare House, Halifax
Clare Road. The house was opposite the Royal Oak.

Owners and tenants have included

Shaking House, Mixenden
Recorded on maps produced in 1854.

Owners and tenants have included

Shambles, Halifax

Shannon, Issy
[19??-] Reporter with the Hebden Bridge Times.

She and Frank Woolrych published the magazine Milltown Memories.

The book, Alice's Album [2004], by Issy and Frank Woolrych, tells the story of Crossley Westerman and his daughter Ada, and Alice Longstaff

See Calder Valley Offcuts, Cheers! and Infamous Yorkshire Women

Shannon, Patrick
[18??-1916]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 26th September 1916.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [3C & 3D], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Sharkey, James
[1879-1916] Son of Bridget & John Sharkey of Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th Battalion King's Own (Royal Regiment Lancaster).

He died 20th November 1916 (aged 37).

He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [VIII D 207]

Sharkit Head, Ambler Thorn
Methodist meetings were held here when it was occupied by Caleb Cockcroft.

The meetings were later held at what became Ambler Thorn United Methodist Chapel

Sharman, Alfred
[1888-1915] Son of William Sharman.

He was a member of Salem United Methodist Sunday School / a telegraph messenger [1901] / a coal merchant's clerk [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in a gas attack at Ypres whilst stretcher-bearing [14th December 1915].

He was buried at Ferme-Olivier Cemetery, Belgium. [2 K 4].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Salem United Methodist Chapel

Sharman, John
[18??-19??] Of Carton Street, Halifax.

He frequently travelled by boat, and when he read of the sinking of the Titanic in a special edition of the Halifax Evening Courier, he rang to break the news to the White Star shipping line at their offices in Liverpool

Sharman, John
[1830-1898] Born in Colne in Lancashire.

He was educated at Horton College Bradford.

He served as a Private with Company 8 of the 4th West Yorkshire Rifles Volunteers.

He was a draper's assistant in Wakefield [1851].

He (possibly) moved to Halifax [1861]

In January 1862, he joined the Militia in Halifax. He joined the Gorilla Small Bore Club in Halifax and won several prizes over the next 3 years.

In 1862, he joined the National Rifle Association.

On 22nd July 1865, he won the Queen's Prize of the National Rifle Association for shooting at Wimbledon. He was described as

the champion shot of 1865

and was greeted by a crowd of around 35,000 people as he and 4 other Halifax prizemen returned to Halifax. Members of the regiment formed a guard of honour

The winner could choose to receive £250 in cash or in any other form. John chose a silver tea service with the balance of cash in a blue silk purse.

He was in partnership with his brothers as woolstaplers in Bradford [1865].

In 1867, he married Jane Ann Earl [1846-1898] of Richmond, in Richmond.

Children:

  1. son
  2. son
  3. son
  4. daughter
  5. daughter

The family lived at

John died whilst on holiday at Arncliffe, Westmorland [1890]

Sharman, Robert
[1888-1917] Born in Burton on Trent, Staffordshire.

He was a member of St James's Spiritual Temple, Halifax / a cotton operative [1911] / a munitions worker for Butler's.

During World War I, he enlisted [June 1917], and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.

He was killed in action [31st July 1917].

He was buried at Artillery Wood Cemetery, Belgium [II D 4].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sharman, William
[1849-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a wine & spirit warehouseman [1881, 1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1872, he married Catherine Mcdonald [1849-1???] in Halifax.


Catherine was born in Queens County, Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Edward [b 1874] who was a telegraph messenger [1891]
  2. Annie [b 1881] who was a worsted spinner [1891], a skirt machinist [1901], an underclothing machinist [1911]
  3. Thomas Andrew [b 1883] who was a tailor [1901], a tailor's assistant [1911]
  4. Helena Mary [b 1885] who was a skirt machinist [1901], an underclothing machinist [1911]
  5. Alfred
  6. Frederick [b 1894] who was a tailor's assistant [1901, 1911]

The family lived at

  • 18 Birks Hall Lane, Halifax [1881]
  • 5 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1891]
  • 16 St James Street, Halifax [1901, 1911]
  • 22 Stirling Street, Halifax [1915]

Sharp...
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Sharp's: Alph Sharp & Company
Chemical manufacturers at Copley.

Established around 1903 by Arthur Edouarde Sharp.

Alphonse Sharp was also associated with the Company.

Closed in 19??

See Sharp & Mallett

Sharp & Brown
Card and wire manufacturers at Bowling Dyke, Halifax and at Birmingham [1854].

T. & J. Binns worked for them before taking over the business and establishing T. & J. Binns & Company

Sharp & Mallett
Chemical and colour manufacturers and munitions manufacturers at Wakefield Road, Copley.

Partners included Arthur Edouarde Sharp, George Edward Mallett, and Alphonse Sharp.

In 1914, J. F. Walsh designed some of the buildings.

The partnership was dissolved on 1st January 1915 and Sharp & Mallett Limited succeeded to the business.

During World War I, as a part of the war effort, the company manufactured picric acid, which was used as an explosive charge in shells.

There was an explosion at the Copley site on 22nd December 1917.

The factory was rebuilt and Alph Sharp & Company (possibly) took over the premises.

The company also controlled the North Dean Munitions Factory, Greetland

Sharp & Waller
Brighouse partnership established by architects Miles Sharp and Daniel Waller.

They were at 32 Bradford Road [1901, 1922].

In 1894, they were receiving tenders for the construction of houses at Harriet Street, Brighouse for the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited.

Their work included

Sharp's: George Sharp & Sons
Nurserymen, seedsmen and florists. Established by George Sharp. They were at Wellcroft Nurseries, Hipperholme [1905]

Sharp's: James & M. S. Sharp
Dyers.

Partners included James Sharp and Milton Sheridan Sharp

Sharp, Wright & Company
Coal, sand and lime merchants. In 1905, they were at North Bridge Station

The Sharpe family of Hipperholme
There is a stone monument dated 1727 to the family in St John the Baptist, Coley

Sharpe, Abraham
[16??-1742] Mathematician and astronomer

Sharpe, Abraham
[18??-19??] Brighouse manufacturer of rope and twine.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Annie who married Willie Brooke

Sharpe, Aquila
[18??-19??] Violinist and leader of the orchestra of the Halifax Choral Society.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. George Frederick
  2. Herbert

Sharpe, Edgar
[1884-1917] Son of Lydia (née Mitchell) [1853-1912] & Andrew Sharpe [1848-1899] of Hartshead.

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 9th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He is remembered on the family grave at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard where the inscription says that he


died 24th March 1917 (aged 33) 
 

but the Commonwealth War Grave Commission Website records an Edgar Sharp who


died 27th March 1918, and is remembered on the Pozières Memorial [61-64]
 

Sharpe, George Frederic
[1863-1946] Mus.Bac, LRAM, ARCM.

Son of Aquila Sharpe.

Born in Halifax.

He was a musician / a professor of music [1901] / Principal of the Halifax School of Music.

In 1912, one of his operas was performed at the Theatre Royal, Halifax.

In [Q1] 1891, he married Mary Ellen Wood [1865-19??] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. George C. [b 1893]
  2. Rita M. [b 1899] who became a cellist

The family lived at 44 Free School Lane [1901, 1905]

Sharpe, George Moore
[1899-1978] Son of William Moore Sharpe.

He was a firewood manufacturer [1919].

On 13th October 1919, he married Hilda Dance 1899 [b 1989] at St George's Church, Lee Mount.


Hilda was born in Wingfield, Chesterfield
 

Children:

  1. Winifred (Moore Sharpe) [1921-2009]
  2. Joan (Moore Sharpe) [1923-1964] who died in Portsmouth
  3. Barbara (Moore Sharpe) [1930-2009] who married Leonard Tasker Helliwell
  4. Joyce Louise (Moore Sharpe) [1935-2008]

The children were all born Brigg Royd, Windy Bank

Sharpe, Herbert F.
[18??-19??] FRCM.

Son of Aquila Sharpe. Pianist, teacher and composer

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Cedric who was musician, like his father

Sharpe, Joseph Moore
[1834-1901] Born in Halifax.

He was an iron moulder.

In 1855, he married Ann Drake [1834-1908].

Children:

  1. Walter (Moore Sharpe) [1857-1912]
  2. George (Moore Sharpe) [b 1858]
  3. Wright (Moore Sharpe) [1861-1912]
  4. William (Moore Sharpe)
  5. Elizabeth (Moore Sharpe) [1868-1870]
  6. Alice Ann (Moore Sharpe) [1870-1937]
  7. Lily (Moore Sharpe) [1872-1904]
  8. Adelaide (Moore Sharpe) [1874-1951]

Sharpe, Rev Kenneth Henry
[19??-19??] Vicar of Coley [1978]

Sharpe, Rev Nathan
[1674-1733] Vicar of Coley [1702, 1703] and master at Hipperholme Grammar School for 30 years.

Around 1711, during his incumbency, Coley Church was extensively repaired and reconstructed.

He married Ann [1674-1727].

Children:

  1. Dorothy who married John Simpson

He died on 9th May 1733 – aged 58 years and 10 months – and was buried on 15th May 1733.

He and his wife were buried at Coley Church

Sharpe, Rev Samuel
[17??-18??] He attended Heath Grammar School. He became Vicar of Wakefield [1810]

Sharpe, Thomas
[13??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1386]

Sharpe, Tom
[1887-1917] Son of S. E. & George Sharpe.

He married Ruth.

They lived at 12 Canal Street, Hawksclough, Hebden Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 13th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He died 21st September 1917 (aged 30).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [128-131, 162 & 162A]

Sharpe, William Moore
[1864-1934] Son of Joseph Moore Sharpe.

Born in Dukinfield, Cheshire.

He was a brick maker.

On 12th February 1887, he married Louisa Watson [1865-1935] at St Thomas Church, Charlestown.


Louisa was the daughter of Mary Ann (née Morrell) [1832-1904] & Joseph Watson [1832-1888], a clay miner
 

Children:

  1. Ethel (Moore Sharpe) [1887-1974] who married [1913] Arnold Dyson [1888-1970]
  2. Wright (Moore Sharpe) [1889-1961]
  3. Alfred (Moore Sharpe) [1892-1962]
  4. Mary Louise (Moore Sharpe) [1894-1979] who married Arthur Patchett
  5. George (Moore Sharpe)
  6. Rose Ann (Moore Sharpe) [1902-1984] who married [1950] Albert Holden [1905-1980]

He died at Brigg Royd, Windy Bank [4th July 1934].

Members of the family were buried at Illingworth Moor Wesleyan Chapel

Sharples, Mr
[18??-18??] Curate at Todmorden [1841?]. After a few months, he left the post

Sharratt's: David Sharratt & Sons Limited
Quarriers and manufacturers of sanitary pipes, firebricks, red building bricks and tiles at Storth Brick Works, Elland [1874, 1945].

One man was killed and another injured by an explosion at the works on 8th February 1900.

On 1st June 1900, Jonah Scott died from injuries received at the works

Keith Marsden says that the site of the brickworks


was on the left as you go up [from Elland towards Ainley Top]. The place is now [2014] full of plastic tanks in wire cages and blue barrels. This was part of the brickworks property and is a new building, just below the underpass of the new road.

Sharratt's used to get their clay from across the road. The clay came in big metal tubs, down a thick cable. On arrival, the tub hit a lever, and it then tipped out the clay and righted itself. The tub then went back up the hill over the field to get filled again. The clay deposit was about half a mile up over the hill.

I was told the Sharratt's were slave drivers with little pay

 

Sharratt, Hyde
[1857-1911] Chairman of Elland District Council [1911].

On 27th July 1912, a shelter in his memory was opened in the recreation ground, Elland

Sharrock, Henry
[15??-1613] MA.

Curate at Ripponden [1586-1613].

In 1594, John Hoyle of Clough House, Soyland bequeathed 20/- to Mr Sharrock.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Abigail [b 1592] who married Laurence Stansfeld
  2. Adam
  3. Simeon
  4. John
  5. Theophilus

Sharrock, Theophilus
[15??-1623] MA.

Son of Henry Sharrock. He succeeded his father as Curate at Ripponden [1613-1623]

Shavey Bottom, Jagger Green

Shaw...
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Shaw & Company
Engineers at Hebden Bridge. John Shaw was a senior partner

Shaw & Company
Paper manufacturer.

They were at

  • New Mill, Barkisland [1910]: which was powered by water and steam, and where they produced MG caps, sealings, pressings and coloured papers.

  • Bradley Mill, Stainland [1910]: which was powered by water and steam, and where they produced fine MG caps, MG cartridges, MG manillas and coloured papers

Shaw & Moores, Walterclough
Recorded on 27th January 1858 when an employee was injured by a fanning machine at their mill

Shaw's: Ben Shaw & Sons Limited
Soft drinks manufacturer in Huddersfield and Halifax. Established in 1???. They were at Lister Lane, Halifax [1929, 1936].

Their trade mark was Benjamin Shaw's signature surrounded by the Latin inscription

Amicus Humani Generis

Shaw Booth, Warley
Aka Lower Shaw Booth.


Question: Can anyone confirm that – as the Comfort illustration suggests – this and Lower Shaw Booth are the same property? Is/was there an Upper Shaw Booth?

 

Owners and tenants have included

See Upper Shaw Booth, Warley

Shaw's Clough, Sowerby
Stream at Cottonstones which joins Old Eli Clough

Shaw's: E. & E. Shaw & Sons
Halifax soft drinks manufacturer established by Ernest Edgar Shaw. Established in 1927. They were at Rookery Lane, Halifax (on the site previously occupied by Clegg's Nursery)  and Shaw Royd, Sedbergh Road [1950s].

The business became Shaw's of Halifax.

In 1968, the business was sold to Barrs of Glasgow, makers of Irn-Bru

See Joseph Pitchforth

Shaw's: F. & H. Shaw Limited
Of Foster Holme.

John Hankin Shaw was Managing Director [1900]

Shaw Hall, Halifax
See Shaw Hill House

Shaw Hardcastle Limited
Halifax ladies' outfitters and drapery company founded by Shaw Hardcastle. They were at 1-3-5 Old Market [1939].

This closed in 198?, and was taken over by Wilbefort's.

This closed in ????.

The premises subsequently had a number of occupants.

Shaw Hardcastle re-appeared in the Old Arcade, Halifax

Shaw Hill House, Halifax
House which stood on the corner of Shaw Hill / Simmonds Lane on the Lower Shaw Hill estate, and known as Elmwood, Elm Wood House, Shaw Hall, Shay Hill, Lower Shaw Hill, and Upper Shaw Hill.


I have been confused about the identity of these various buildings. Alan Boocock has helped me sort some of them, but, please
email me if you can resolve any remaining confusion
 

The house was built by Joshua Laycock around 1697. The doorway was dated I E L 1697 for Joshua and Elizabeth Laycock. The house had large gardens with fountains.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

The area was cleared when the railway came to the district.

John Holdsworth's Shaw Lodge Mills were built here in the early 19th century

In the 1930s, the site was cleared to construct the new Bus Garage.

Two stones were found dated I L M 1695 and I B L 1710 for the Laycock family.

See Mr Booth, Charles Hudson, Jeremiah Rossendall and Shay House, Halifax

Shaw House, Halifax
Stood in land at Shaw Lane / Gaukroger Lane / Simmonds Lane. The land was bought by the Holdsworth family in 1871.

Owners and tenants have included

In the 1960s, the land was sold to Halifax Corporation. A tower block stands on the site

Shaw's: J. Shaw & Company
Stone merchants.

Recorded in 1896, when they were at Bowood Quarry, Triangle

Shaw's: James, Joseph, William & Luke Shaw
Woollen manufacturers at Elland. Partners included James Shaw, Joseph Shaw, William Shaw, and Luke Shaw.

In March 1858, the partnership was declared bankrupt. In June 1858, the bankruptcy was annulled

Shaw's: John Shaw & Company
Quarry owners and stone merchants at Hollins Estate Quarry, Sowerby Bridge [1905]

Shaw's: John Shaw & Sons
Woollen and worsted manufacturers founded by John Shaw and his sons Joseph and George [1794].

They occupied Brookroyd Mills, Holywell Green, Holroyds Mill, Holywell Green, Holme Mill, Stainland, and New Mill, Stainland [1905]

The railway line was extended from Greetland Station to serve the company's mills.

Aly Lazell of Dartmoor Tweed tells me that


In 1887, Captain Shaw of John Shaw & Sons bought The Old Woollen Mill in North Tawton, Devon. This was at a time when the woollen industry in Devon was in decline.

Can anyone identify Captain Shaw, or suggest why Shaw's would want an old mill so far from Stainland?

Could it be on account of the access to the Devon & Cornwall Longwool sheep?

 

The firm went into liquidation in 1930.

Raymond Morton Shaw kept a part of the business going until he sold it in 1952.

See Joseph Davidson, The explosion at Holme Mill, Stainland and Holywell Brook Station

Shaw's: John Shaw & Sons
Wire manufacturers at Wheatley Road [1874]

Shaw's: John Shaw & Sons Limited
Wire manufacturers established by John Shaw at Livingston Wire Mill, Brighouse [1871, 1881]. The business was wound up in 1903

Shaw Laithe, Elland
Recorded in 1198 when it was the property of Fountains Abbey

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Shaw Lane
A melody written by Richard Thomas when he was choir master at Tuel Lane United Methodist Free Chapel.

It was named for Shaw Lane, Sowerby.

It was first sung at the Chapel's anniverary in 1865.

This was often known as the Northern Tune for the carol While shepherds watched

The Shaw, Langfield
The property is recorded as having 7 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

Shaw Lodge, Halifax
Huddersfield Road. Off Shaw Hill, Halifax.

Owners and tenants have included

The house – and nearby Spring Hall – were used as a hospital during World War I.

The house had problems with woodworm, and was demolished in the early 1920s

Shaw Lodge Hospital, Halifax
During World War I, Shaw Lodge was used as a hospital. It had 136 beds.

See Spring Hall Hospital, Halifax

Shaw Lodge Mills Dead Brief Society
Recorded in 1893, when it was registered under the Friendly Societies Act

Shaw's: Luke Shaw & Son
Wool and waste dealers established by Luke Shaw at Albion Street, Elland [1905]

Shaw, Mankinholes
New Road. The original house was built in 1503. A fireplace is inscribed CI for Charles the First. The house was rebuilt in 1675.

Owners and tenants have included

  • the Ingham family [to 1918]

Shaw's: Norman Shaw & Company
Cotton spinners.

Recorded in 1911 and 1915, when they were at Spa Well Mill, Elland

Shaw's of Halifax
Originally E. & E. Shaw & Sons

Shaw's: Owen Shaw & Company
Wine, spirit and cigar merchants and wholesale bottlers at 88 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

As shown in the accompanying photograph, the company issued its own tokens

Shaw Park, Holywell Green
Public park was the grounds of Brooklands, home of Samuel Shaw. It was given to the local council by Raymond Shaw in 1955 or 1972. The several castle follies in the Park were built by Shaw as aviaries.

The old Stainland Well was rebuilt near the Park.

See Castle Farm

The Shaw, Ripponden
Owners and tenants have included

Shaw Royd, Halifax
House in Shaw Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Shaw Syke, Halifax
Also Shaw Sike, Shay Syke.

Area of Halifax near the Shay.

In July 1844, Halifax Town station for the single branch line was opened at Shaw Syke. This became the goods yard.

See Savile Royd, Halifax

Shaw Syke Railway Station
The route of the Manchester & Leeds Railway by-passed Halifax, and passengers and goods had to depart and arrive at Sowerby Bridge or Elland.

On 2nd July 1844, the original Halifax Town station for the single-track branch line from North Dean was opened at Shaw Syke.

The line joined the Manchester-Leeds Railway at North Dean.

Later, this became the goods yard and the building was used by National Carriers Limited

The Shaw West, Todmorden
Shaw Wood Road. House dated 1675.

Shaw Wood
Area of Todmorden

Shaw Wood Bridge, Todmorden
Shaw Wood Road.

Bridge #25 over the Rochdale Canal.

Shawcroft, Luddendenfoot
Luddenden Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Shawplains Lock, Hebden Bridge
Lock #15 on the Rochdale Canal

Shawyer, Rev Andrew
[17??-18??] Or Sawyer. He served at Rugely [1811] and Bilston before becoming First Minister at Bramley Lane Congregational Church [1830-1840]. He occasionally served at Sion Chapel, Halifax in the afternoons.

His son, Andrew Fielden Shawyer trained at Rotherham College [1830] and served at several places, including Pately Bridge and Delph, before he died at Keswick [1868]

Shay
Area of Halifax around the site of Shay House and, later, The Shay sports ground.

In the 15th century, the area is recorded as Shaghe Lane when William Brodley had property here.

The names shaw and shay are related and are derived from the Old English sceaga [a copse].

See Shaw Hill and Shaw Sike

Shay Farm, Halifax
Oxford Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Shay Gardens, Halifax
In 1922, comedian Max Miller appeared here as a pierrot

The Shay, Halifax
On 4th August 1920, Halifax Council leased the Shay estate as a football ground and home ground of Halifax Town Association Football Club for a period of seven years.

The first football match was held here on 3rd September 1921.

On 14th February 1953, the pitch had to be cleared of snow before the match.

Around 23rd January 1963, very cold weather enabled ice skating at the Shay.

Motor cycle racing was held at Halifax Speedway there until 1986.

In 1987, the Council bought the lease back from Halifax Town FC.

In 1998, there were plans to revamp the stadium for use by the rugby league club and the football club, instead of a super-stadium at Thrum Hall Rugby Ground

In 19??, work began on a new stand at the ground. Work stopped before the stand was complete.

In 2005, the Council decided to close the stadium, but a massive public protest and demonstration in January 2006 caused the councillors to reconsider their decision

Shay Hill, Halifax
See Shaw Hill House

Shay House, Halifax
Aka Shay Hall, The Shay.

About 1650, Richard Blackett owned land here.

The house was built by John Carr around 1770 for John Caygill, and stood on the site of the Shay football ground.

Subsequent owners included

The house and land was bought by Halifax Corporation in 1889 to make way for the construction of the new Skircoat Road. The new road opened on 29 August 1891.

The House was demolished in 1903.

The land was subsequently used as a rubbish tip, a practice ground for the Territorial Army during World War I, and from the 1920s, The Shay football ground.

See Shaw Hill House, Halifax

Shay Syke, Halifax

Shcipden
Old spelling of Shibden

Shea, Henry Edward
[1918-1944] Son of Emma & Henry Edward Shea of Pear Street, Parkinson Lane, Halifax.

He was educated at Haugh Shaw School / a member of King Cross Cricket Club / employed by Stott & Ingham at Battinson Road.

During World War II, he enlisted [1940], and served as a Corporal with the 7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He spent 2 years in Ireland.

He was killed in France [25th June 1944] (aged 26).

He was buried at Hottot-Les-Bagues War Cemetery, France [VIII G 4].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Shead, Jock
[1926-1950] Born in Burnley. He was a well-known speedway rider for Halifax. He was killed when he was thrown into a safety fence after a collision in a race for the National Speedway Trophy at Norwich on 1st July 1950

Sheard...
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Sheard & Company
The successor to John Sheard & Company when that was dissolved in 1873. Henry Hebblethwaite and Samuel Bold Tillotson were partners

Sheard & Midgley
Quarry owners at Barker Royd Quarry, Southowram. Partners included Marshall Sheard and George Midgley.

In November 1881, a bankruptcy notice was issued for the business

Sheard Brothers
Stone merchants of Southowram [1904-1918]

Sheard Green, Hipperholme
In the Hove Edge part of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse.

Owners and tenants have included

The tenant of the house paid £1 per year to the vicar of Lightcliffe.

See Sutcliffe's Gift

Sheard's: John Sheard & Company
Carpet manufacturer – of Brussels, Wilton, Tapestry, Axminster carpets, squares and rugs – established by John Sheard at Atlas Carpet Works [1859, 1874].

The partnership included Henry Hebblethwaite, Sheard's brother-in-law Samuel Bold Tillotson, and John William Tillotson.

John William Tillotson may also have been involved in the business.

On 16th October 1873, the partnership was dissolved, by mutual consent, so far as regards John Sheard. Henry Hebblethwaite and Samuel Bold Tillotson carried on the business in copartnership, as Sheard & Company

Sheard's: William Sheard & Son
Tinmen and braziers at Bull Close Lane, Halifax and Bull Green, Halifax [1874]

Sheedy, John Francis
[1918-1943] Son of Elizabeth & Joseph Arthur Sheedy.

In [Q4] 1942, he married Bessie Pearson Mitchell in Edmonton, London.

They lived in Brighouse.

During World War II, he served as a Driver with 667 Artisan Works Company Royal Engineers.

He died 4th April 1943 (aged 25).

He was buried at Warwick Cemetery, Warwickshire [104 9]

Sheehan, Charles
[1899-1919] Son of Charles Henry Lee Sheehan.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died of influenza in 38 State Hospital, Italy [12th March 1919] (aged 20).

He was buried at Arquata Scrivia Communal Cemetery Extension, Italy [I C 2].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint James's Church, Halifax.

His brother William Henry also died in the War

Sheehan, Charles Henry Lee
[1866-19??] Son of Emily (née Taylor) [1844-1???] & Charles Henry Lee Sheehan [1844-1???], book binder.


He usually states that he was born in Ireland, but he changes this to Bermondsey, London, in the 1911 census
 

He was an errand boy in Camberwell (cheesmonger) [1881] / a soldier of 30 Lower Bridge Street, Chester [1895] / a Private with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) [1901] / an army pensioner [1911] / caretaker of Boro Council School [1911].

In 1895, he married Charlotte Rosina Green [1873-19??] at the church of St Bridget with St Martin, Chester.


Charlotte Rosina, of 8 Shipgate Street, Chester, was born in Chester, the daughter of Samuel William Green, railway guard
 

Children:

  1. William Henry
  2. Charles
  3. Doris [b 1902]
  4. Mildred [b 1904]
  5. Phyllis [b 1911]

The family lived at

  • Halifax Barracks, Gibbet Street, Halifax [1901]
  • Bermerside Cottage, Halifax [1911]
  • 27 St James's Road, Halifax [1916]

Sons William Henry & Charles died in World War I

Sheehan, William
[18??-191?]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Notts & Derby (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and (possibly) on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Sheehan, William Henry
[1897-1916] Son of Charles Henry Lee Sheehan

He was associated with All Saint's Sunday School / a parcel boy (Halifax Corporation Tramways) [1911] / a telegraph boy on the railway at Shaw Syke.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant / Staff Sergeant with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action on the Somme, leading his platoon into the fight [30th July 1916] (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B], on All Saints' War Memorial, Dudwell, and on the Memorial at Saint James's Church, Halifax.

His brother Charles also died in the War

Sheepheard, Thomas
[1606-1???] Son of Matthew [b 1580s] of Stainland.

Baptised at Elland [14th January 1607].

They were early members of The Shepherd family of Stainland

Sheepshanks, Mary
Pen-name of Mabel Ferrett

Sheeran, Edward Christopher
[1991-] Pop singer Ed Sheeran.

Born in Hebden Bridge. He grew up in Suffolk

Sheeran, Frederick William
[1879-1966]

In [Q3] 1906, he married Sarah Bottomley Wise [1880-1962] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Frank [1908-1910]
  2. Win [1912-1990]
  3. James Denis

Sarah died 23rd August 1962 (aged 82).

Frederick William died 26th May 1966 (aged 87).

Members of the family were buried at Elland Cemetery

Sheeran, James Denis
[1922-1943] Son of Frederick William Sheeran.

During World War II, he served as a Flight Sergeant with 249 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He was killed in action [17th November 1943].

He is remembered on the family grave at Elland Cemetery, on the Malta Memorial, Malta [7 2], on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Brooksbank School, Elland

Sheerhan, Mr
[17??-18??] He married Sarah from Leeds.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [1811-1867] who married Oscar Henry Bamforth
  2. Mary Wilks [1813-1874] who married William Balmforth

After his death, Sarah married William Balmforth, becoming his the second wife

Sheffield, Charles
[18??-1854] A stone merchant at Rastrick. He had quarries in Rastrick, including Macauley's Park, Crowtrees, Longroyde, Lillands, Fixby, Hove Edge, and Elland Edge.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Thomas

Sheffield, Ernest
[18??-1957] In the 1920s, he bought the Ganson Mineral Water Company. He sold it in 1949

Sheffield, John
[16??-1735] Curate at Southowram [1714-1716] and Curate at Sowerby [1730-1735]

Sheffield Royd, West Vale
Area of land at West Vale between the Calder & Hebble Navigation and the Calder just west of Elland Bridge

It is said that there were plans to build a road across the land, linking West Vale to Elland Bridge, but this was never completed. A raised mound for the new road can be seen [1982]

Sheffield, Thomas
[1831-1903] Of Holly House, Rastrick. Only son of Charles Sheffield. He was educated at Ashton-under-Lyne Grammar School. In 1848, he entered the family business, and took over when his father died 6 years later. He joined the local yeomanry and acted as bodyguard to Queen Victoria when she visited Leeds to open the town hall. He was involved in local affairs. He was unsuccessful in the Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893. He was involved with the Rastrick Burial Board, the Rastrick School Board, the Rastrick Gas Company, and the Rastrick Water Company He was churchwarden and sidesman at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick, Guardian of the Poor for Rastrick [1894], and one of the first members of the Rastrick Local Board.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. son
  2. son
  3. daughter
  4. daughter

After the funeral service at St Matthew's, he was buried in the family vault at Bridge End Congregational Church

Sheldrake, Charles Frederick
[1879-19??] Son of Robert Sheldrake.

Born in Great Horton.

He was a worsted doffer [1891]; a tar boiler [1911].

In [Q1] 1899, he married Alice Hanson [1878-19??] in Halifax.


Alice was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Teresa [b 1900]
  2. Annie [b 1905]
  3. Robert [b 1907]

The family lived at 75 Wadsworth Street, Battinson Road, Halifax [1911].

Living with them [in 1911] was his brother Edgar

Sheldrake, Clement
[1869-19??] Son of George Sheldrake.

In 1907, he married Hilda Mary Victoria, daughter of Joseph Morton, in Halifax

Sheldrake, Edgar
[1893-1971] Son of Robert Sheldrake.

Born in Halifax [25th February 1893].

He was a member of No.6 Halifax Boys' Brigade / a member of Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax.

In 1911, he was living with his brother Charles Frederick Sheldrake in Halifax.

In [Q4] 1917, he married Hilda Atkinson in Halifax.

They lived at Violet Street, Halifax.

In 1912, he was with the 3rd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He survived the War, but is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sheldrake, George
[1843-1???] Born in Suffolk.

He was an underclothing manufacturer (employer) [1891].

He married Mary [1842-1???].


Mary was born in Queensbury
 

Children:

  1. Edith B. [b 1864]
  2. Herbert [b 1866]
  3. Clement

The family lived at

  • 62 Free School Lane, Halifax [1891]
  • Linden Royde [1907]

Sheldrake, Robert
[1855-19??] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a carman [1891]; a waiter (barman) [1901].

In [Q3] 1873, he married Frances Sykes [1854-19??] in Halifax.


Frances was born in Southowram
 

Children:

  1. Alice H. [b 1874] who was a worsted rover [1900]
  2. Charles Frederick
  3. Emma [b 1881] who was a worsted spinner [1891], a drawer (worsted) [1901]
  4. George S. [b 1884] who was a blacksmith [1901]
  5. Priscilla [b 1886] who was a worsted spinner [1901]
  6. William [b 1888] who was a cotton twister [1901]
  7. Emily C. [b 1890]
  8. Edgar

The family lived at

  • 3 Back Lord Street, Halifax [1891]
  • 83 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1901]

Shelf
District of Calderdale to the north-east of Halifax, bordering on Buttershaw and Bradford.

See Population, Bradford & Shelf Tramways Company and Parish statistics

Shelf Board of Guardians
A part of the Halifax Poor Law Union.

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Shelf township have included

Shelf Board of Health
Established in 18??

Shelf Civic Trust
See Shelf Village Hall

Shelf Common
Common land at Shelf.

See William Fourness

Shelf Conservative Club
Established 18??.

Recorded in 1917, when Harry Bartle was secretary.

See Marmaduke Holdsworth

Shelf constables
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Shelf

Shelf Dean
An area of Shelf. Dean House is here.

It is said that the surname Dean originated here

Shelf Feast
Local festival

Shelf, Geoffrey de
[1???-13??] In 1338, Geoffrey de Shelf had a brawl with John de Rokis and John has the blood of Geoffrey in exchange, for which they were each fined 12d

Shelf Hall

Shelf Hall, Manor of
A submanor of the Manor of Shelf. The manor house was Shelf Old Hall.

See Batehayne, Northowram, John Cowper and Manor of Royds Hall

Shelf Hall Park
Halifax Road. Built on the site of Shelf New Hall which had been demolished in 1951.

See Shelf Village Hall

Shelf High Cross
The cross is recorded in 1609. It served as a guidepost and stood at what was an important junction in mediæval times

See High Cross Farm, Shelf

Shelf hoard
A hoard of bronze artefacts – eight axes and 2 spear heads – discovered at Upper Westercroft, Shelf in 1856

Shelf Liberal Club
Members and Officers of the Club have included

  • Ellis Hind – President [1890s]
  • Irvine Ackroyd – Secretary [1917]

Shelf Library
Tower Buildings, Shelf. It is said that the building was built by Moses Bottomley for the use of his workers.

A new library was built as an extension to the Village Hall. It has straw-bale walls and a sedum roof. The library was opened on 16th May 2009 by Mayor Winterburn.

In January 2011, planning permission was sought to convert the old library into apartments.

Library facilities were moved to the village hall

Shelf, Manor of
The manor was held by the Second Earl of Warren, William de Mirfield, Roger Swillington, the Thornhill family, Edward Savile, the Savile family, Lord George Halifax Lumley-Savile, and who sold the title to Richard Garford.

The manor house was Shelf Hall.

See Manor of Shelf Hall

Shelf Moor
In 1437, John Stancefeld and John Roper opened up the soil and dug up peat turves for fuel where they had no rights of common

Shelf New Hall

Shelf Old Hall

Shelf Overseers of the Poor
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Shelf

Shelf petrifying well
Aka Shelf Spring. Recorded in 1837. Situated near High Bentley Hall

Shelf Pinfold
The pinfold is near the Duke William Inn off Wade House Road.

Recorded in 1439,, when Robert Thorpe took away an ox from the pinfold.

Pinders here have included Samuel Ellis [1807] and John Taylor, the last Pinder [1824].

The original pinfold was lost when the level of the old road was raised.

The present pinfold – reached by going down steps just south of the Duke William Inn – is a reconstruction

Shelf Police Station
John Horner, a police man living at Brow Lane, is recorded in 1881.


Question: Does anyone know if there was a Police Station here? Can anyone tell me anything about it?

 

Shelf Post Office
Recorded in 1861, when Philip Pickles, a druggist and grocer, was in charge.

This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

Shelf Sanatorium
On 2nd April 1913, Green Lane Hall, Shelf was bought by Halifax Council and converted to an isolation hospital to treat patients with consumption.

It opened on 8th April 1914, and was known as Shelf Sanatorium.

In 1929, it had accommodation for 50 patients.

On 29th May 1930, a new pavilion for children opened at the Sanatorium.

In 1936, it was listed as Halifax Corporation Sanatorium.

The sanatorium closed in 1956

It subsequently became an institution for people with learning difficulties. This closed in 1988.

See Wilfrid Smith

Shelf School Board
School Board set up in 18??

Shelf Steam Tramways Company

Shelf stocks
The remains of the stocks and whipping post for the township of Shelf originally stood near Stone Chair and have now been moved to Coley

Shelf Surveyor of the Highways
Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Shelf included:

Shelf Tide
Aka the Duke Tide A festival which was held at a barn near the Duke William Inn.

It was started around 1810 by an old lady called Nan Heaton who sold toffee at the event

Shelf Toll House
This was across the road from Tower Buildings

Shelf Urban District Council
The 2 communities were combined because Shelf was too small an entity on its own. The people of Shelf voted to be a part of Calderdale rather than Bradford.

See Ellis Hind, Queensbury & Shelf Urban District Council and William Tordoff

Shelf Village Hall
Built on the site of Shelf Old Hall which had been demolished in 1958. Opened in 1975.

The project was carried out by Queensbury & Shelf Urban District Council and cost £100,000 of which Shelf Civic Trust raised £13,000.

A new Shelf Library was built on to the Hall in 2009.

See Shelf Hall Park

Shelf Windmill

Shelf Woods
Owned by Shelf Council

Shelf Workhouse
Cock Hill Lane. It was in use up to the 1820s

Shelley, John
[1873-1916] Son of Phillip Shelley.

Born in Sudbury, Suffolk.

He was a thimble maker [1891] / a silversmith [1898] / a thimble maker [1901] / a silver thimble maker for jewellery manufacturer Charles Horner Limited [1911].

In 1898, he married Susannah Woods [1877-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Susannah, of Ann Street, Halifax, was the daughter of Frederick Woods, driver
 

Children:

  1. Edmund Wood [1901] who died in infancy
  2. Cora [b 1906]
  3. Dorothy [b 1910]

The family lived at

  • 19 Abbey Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 87 Stanley Road, Halifax [1911]

During World War I, he enlisted [4th September 1914], and served as a Private / Stretcher Bearer with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He went to France on 14th April 1915.

At Ypres, on Saturday 14th August 1915, the Germans had shelled the trenches heavily from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The battalion were in trenches about a mile to the north west of Ypres when a shell burst amongst a working party of 6 men who were making dugouts, killing 3 men outright and wounding 3 others.

Due to the narrowness of the trench, it was found necessary to carry the wounded over the top of the trench, over open ground and in full view of the enemy. Around 5:00 pm, when it was almost dark, Company Commander Captain Maynard Percy Andrews volunteered to accompany the rescue team – which included John, Lance-Corporal Charles Wood, and Private G. Holt - who went to do this.

The enemy spotted them and opened fire.

Captain Andrews was hit by a bullet in the throat and died shortly afterwards.

Shelley, Wood and Holt were recommended for an award for distinguished service.

John died 3rd September 1916.

He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [XIX A 6].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Hilda's Church, Halifax

Shelley, John
[1918-1940] Born in Halifax.

He was a member of the Boys' Brigade at Siddal Wesleyan Methodist Church / educated at Siddal Council School / employed at Hawkyard's Brickyards = Victoria Fire Clay Works, Elland.

He lived at 37 Cleveland Avenue, Siddal.

During World War I, he enlisted [February 1940], and he served as a Marine he served as a Marine with the Royal Marines aboard HMS Berwick.

He died 9th May 1940 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [43 2], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Shelley, Phillip
[1843-1???] Born in Suffolk.

He was a brick yard labourer [1881, 1891]; a brick burner.

Around 1871, he married (1) Margaret [1847-1???].


Margaret was born in Canada
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [b Malta 1868] who was a worsted millhand [1881]
  2. Margaret Jane [b 1871] who was a worsted millhand [1811]
  3. a worsted ring twister [1891]
  4. John
  5. Susannah [b 1876] who was a worsted spinner [1891]

He married (2) Emmelina [1858-1???].

Children:

  1. Harriet A. [b 1889]
  2. Emmelina [b 1887]

The family lived at

  • 12 Filey Street, Northowram [1881]
  • Clive Street, Northowram [1891]

Living with them [in 1891] was stepson Robert E. Whiteley [b  1881] who was a cotton cop twiner [1891]

Shellser, Mr
[18??-18??] Born in Walworth, London.

He was a Halifax brush maker / a master brush maker employing 3 men & 1 apprentice [1851]. Recorded in 1851, when George Bancroft was an apprentice

Shelmerdine, Rev Frank
[1893-1932] BA.

He served at Aylesbury before becoming Curate at St Anne's in the Grove Church, Southowram [1893-1896]

He left to serve at Birstall [1896-1898], then at Jagersfontein, South Africa [1898-1901].

In 1901, he returned to England and served at Great Malvern, before returning to Cape Town, South Africa [1906].

2 years later, he was rector of Flumstead, Cape Town.

In 1913, he returned to England and served at Hinton St George in the diocese of Bath & Wells.

He died at Maidencombe, Devon

Shenton, William James
[1879-1919] Born in Crawshawbooth, Lancashire.

He was an engineman railway [1911] / employed by Mackintosh's.

In [Q4] 1901, he married Laura Garside in North Bierley.


Laura was born in Cleckheaton
 

Children:

  1. Annie Garside (Shenton) [b 1902]
  2. Thomas [b 1907]
  3. Alice [b 1910]

The family lived at

  • 12 Lily Lane, Halifax [1911]
  • 5 Bath Parade, Halifax [1919]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was transferred to the Labour Corps.

He died 30th December 1919 (aged 40).

He was buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey [VI I 6].

He is remembered on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited

Sheperd, William
[1790-18??] He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

Shephard, John
[1813-1???] He was a master stuff manufacturer [1851].

In 1841, he married Mary Croft [1816-1???] in Hull.

Children:

  1. John W [b 1845]
  2. Emily M [b 1847]
  3. Julia A [b 1849]

The family lived at Savile Terrace, Halifax [1851].

Living with them [in 1851] were sisters-in-law Helen Croft [aged 30] and Mary Croft [aged 39]

Shephard, Miles
[1???-1670] Of Shore, Todmorden.

He married Mary.

Children:

  1. George
  2. John
  3. Miles
  4. Mary
  5. Abraham
  6. Elizabeth

The family lived at

His will dated 6th August 1669, proved September and October 1670. [Vol. Ij. folio 288a]:


Miles Stansfeild the elder, of the Shore in Stansfeild, yeoman, bequeathed to his wife, Mary, for life, one third of a messuage called the Ridgeyate, in Stansfeild, in his occupation; which he bought on the 6th March 1647-8, of James Shepherd, late of Rowlston, co. Stafford, cooke, and of James Shepherd, late of the Shore, yeoman, saving one bay, in the west end of a lathe or barn, which he lately built.

Then on his wife's death, to his eldest son George, and his elder daughter, Mary, for their lives; reversion to youngest son, Abraham, for life.

To his wife, Mary, another third, till Abraham be 14 years old, to bring him, and youngest daughter, Elizabeth, up. Then to children, George and Mary, for life; reversion to son Abraham for life. To son, George, the remaining third, until son Abraham be 14 years old; then as previous third. Also to his wife, one third of seven acres of land, late enclosed from the waste, between Hartley clough and Stoperdaine clough, granted to him and his heirs, by the Rt Hon George, lord viscount Halifax, by name of Sir George Savile of Thornhill, baronet, on the ??th September 1656; also one third of a lathe there, for her life. Then to his second son, John, and his third son, Miles, for ever; along with the remaining two thirds. He appointed his wife, executrix, and left her, her right of goods. He also bequeathed ?? to his son, Abraham, when 14

 

Shephard, Richard
[15??-16??] Of Shore, Todmorden.

He had an illegitimate daughter Mary.

He married Isabel.

Children:

  1. Susan / Susanna
  2. Daniel

His will dated 1617, proved l0th November 1619 [Vol. XXXV. folio 502b]:

Richard Shephard of the Shore, named his wife, Isabell, and his youngest daughter, Susan or Susanna. He bequeathed 40s to his son Danyell; and £12 to his bastard daughter, Mary, his brother James Shephard, and Edmond Stansfeild, to have care of it. Amongst the debtors named are, Richard Horsfall of Dove Skoute, and John Crosley a lowscoles. The tenement held by the above testator, was purchased from his heirs, in 1647, by Miles Stansfeld, as appears by his will

Shepherd...
The entries for people & families with the surname Shepherd are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Shepherd & Alderson
Brewers at Lower Brear Brewery, Hipperholme [1874].

Partners included James Shepherd and James Alderson.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1876.

Alderson established the brewery James Alderson & Company Limited

Shepherd & Blackburn
The Shepherd & Blackburn's Cotton Spinning Company Limited were cotton spinners and doublers at Sowerby Bridge.

In October 1902, they announced that they were unable to pay an interim dividend to shareholders on account of the state of the cotton trade.

Officers of the Company have included

They were at Perseverance Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1905, 1937].

In October 1937, a meeting was held at the Christadelphian Hall, Sowerby Bridge for the purpose of winding-up the Company

See William Easterby and Shepherd, Whiteley & Blackburn

Shepherd & Perfect
Cloth manufacturer of Cross Hills, Halifax. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products

Shepherd & Sutcliffe
Cotton manufacturers at Vale Mill, Todmorden [1877]. Partners included James Shepherd, Henry Sutcliffe, and William Sutcliffe.

In May 1878, their workers were on strike

Shepherd & Wood
Farmers at High Sunderland.

Partners included J. Shepherd and T. Wood.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1858

Shepherd's Cottage, Stainland
High Street. Late 18th century house. Adjoins Well Royd, Stainland

Shepherd's Dairy, Halifax
Grocer and dairy at Heath Road / St John's Lane, Halifax. Established by Lily Ann and Arthur Shepherd.

The premises were formerly Bussey's dairy/ice cream parlour.

They had a shop Heath Road, opposite Albert Park, Skircoat. This is now a private house


Question: The attached photographs show examples of the small pots in which they sold cream.

Does anyone have any larger examples, such as might have been used for catering or display purposes?

 

Shepherd House, Fixby
Next to Fixby Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

Shepherd House, Lower Warley
In 1379, Alice Shepherd of Warley is recorded – she may have lived here.

Owners and tenants have included

Lister rebuilt the house.

The house is dated 1745 and a lintel (now used as a kerbstone)  is inscribed L 1746 TH for Thomas and Hannah

Shepherd Villa, Warley
In 1881, it was listed with Claremont Street and Sowerby Bridge Vicarage

Shepherd, Whiteley & Blackburn
In November 1859, the partnership Thomas Blackburn & Company was dissolved, and the business carried on as Shepherd, Whiteley & Blackburn

They were cotton spinners at Lower Willow Hall Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1861].

Partners included Samuel Shepherd, George Whiteley, John Blackburn, and later Eli Whiteley

See Shepherd & Blackburn

Shepley, George
[1828-1890] He was a millwright [1861, 1871, 1881].

He married Sarah [1828-1???].

Children:

  1. Bryan [b 1852] who was a worsted doffer [1861], a mechanic [1871]
  2. Hannah [b 1856] who was a weaver [1871]
  3. James [b 1859] who was an engineer's fitter [1881]
  4. Maria Jane [b 1861] who was a worsted twister [1881]
  5. William
  6. Mary [b 1869] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
  7. Sarah Ellen [b 1873] who was a worsted twister [1891], a cotton reeler [1901]

The family lived at

  • Scarr Head, Norland [1861]
  • Sowerby Croft, Norland [1871]
  • Silver Street, Norland [1881]
  • 1 Sparkhouse Lane, Norland [1891, 1901]

George died 17th December 1890.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £166. Probate was granted to son William (retired road inspector) 

Shepley, George Wilfred
[1898-1917] Son of James Shepley.

Born in Bradford.

He was a member of Lyceum Chapel, Sowerby Bridge / a member of Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club / a cop twister [1911] / a cotton piecer [1915] / employed by Shepherd & Blackburn.

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [20th May 1916], and served as a Private with the 25th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was killed in action in France / Flanders [12th October 1917] (aged 19).

He was buried at Cement House Cemetery, Belgium [I K 3]

Shepley, James
[1795-18??] Born in Norland.

He was a carrier of Norland [1816] / a farmer [1841] / a farmer of 21 acres [1851] / a farmer [1861].

In 1816, he married Jane Dennerley [1807-18??], born in Middleton, Lancashire, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Mary [bapt 1817] who married [1839] John Robinson at Elland Parish Church
  2. John [bapt 1820] who was an ag lab [1841, 1851], a farm labourer [1861]
  3. James [bapt 1822]
  4. Elizabeth [bapt 1825] who was a weaver [1841]
  5. George [bapt 1827] who was an ag lab [1841]
  6. Sarah Ann [b 1830] who married Francis Tattersall
  7. Hannah [1834-1843]
  8. Jane [b 1836]
  9. William [b 1839]

The family lived at Shaw, Norland [1841, 1851, 1861].

James was dead by 1894

Shepley, James
[1823-1905] Son of James Shipley, farmer.

Born in Norland.[1851]

He was a weaver of Norland [1840] / a millwright [1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881] / a retired millwright [1891].

In [Q3] 1840, he married (1) Hannah Scott at Halifax Parish Church.


Hannah was the daughter of
John Scott

James & Hannah were both shown as minor

 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [b 1840]
  2. James [b 1842] who was a millwright [1861]
  3. Jonas [b 1844] who was a woollen spinner [1861]
  4. John
  5. Thomas Brian [b 1851] who was a woollen piecer [1861], an iron turner [1871]
  6. Albert [b 1853]
  7. Arthur [b 1856] who was a cotton piecer [1871]
  8. Frank [b 1860] who was a yarn turner [1881]

Hannah died [Q1 1885].

In [Q3] 1885, he married (2) Jane Crowther in Halifax.


Jane was born in Greetland
 

In 1841, the family were living at Spark House, Norland with Hannah's family.

The family lived at

  • 1-2 Cooks Yard, Sowerby Bridge [1851]
  • Shaw, Norland [1861, 1871]
  • Scar Head, Norland [1881, 1891, 1901]

James died at Scar Head [1st February 1905].

Jane died 10 days later [11th February 1905].

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £348. Probate was granted to John Smith (coal merchant) and William Shepley (road foreman).

Probate records show that Jane left an estate valued at £333. Probate was granted to Mary Hannah Greenwood (wife of John Greenwood

Shepley, James
[1843-1900] Born in Norland.

He was a millwright [1871, 1881, 1891] / a mechanic [1897].

He married Sarah [1841-1909].


Sarah was born in Barkisland
 

Children:

  1. Hannah [b 1865] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
  2. Thomas [b 1866] who was a telegraph clerk [1881]
  3. Major [b 1870] who was a worsted doffer [1881], a corn mill labourer [1891]
  4. James
  5. John Arthur [b 1878] who was a doffer in worsted mill [1891]
  6. George A [b 1880]

The family lived at

  • Roughs, Norland [1871]
  • Tuel Lane, Warley, Sowerby Bridge [1881]
  • 55 Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1891, 1901]

On 31st January 1907, Sarah was injured when neighbour Mrs Gray struck her with a broom

Shepley, James
[1872-1959] Son of James Shepley.

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was an iron turner [1891] / a mechanic of 55 Tuel Lane [1897] / a iron turner [1901, 1911].

In 1897, he married Mary Ann Sutcliffe [1873-1936] at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.


Mary Ann, of 13 Chapel Lane, Sowerby Bridge, was the daughter of Thomas Sutcliffe, blacksmith
 

Children:

  1. George Wilfred
  2. Bessie [b 1902]
  3. Elsie [b 1908]
  4. Edith [b 1910]

The family lived at

  • 9 Industrial Place, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
  • 12 Stubbin, Beech Road, Sowerby Bridge [1911, 1917]

Shepley, John
[1846-1882] Son of James Shepley.

He was a cotton spinner [1861].

He married Sarah Eastwood [1844-1???].

Children:

  1. Fred

Shepley, John Harry
[1867-1942] Of Halifax.

Known as Harry.

Son of William Shepley.

Born in Halifax.

He appeared in several concerts with Dr John Varley Roberts.

In 1890, he was a bass singer and was joint winner in the Mrs Sunderland Competition of 1890. After receiving the prize, there was some concern that he was over the 25 years age limit for contestants. Austin Keen, Secretary of the Huddersfield Technical School, where the competition was held, satisfied himself that Shepley was under 25.

He was a carpet designer at Crossley's Carpets / conductor of the West End Glee Union [1895] / conductor of the Halifax Madrigal Society [1899] / conductor of the Greetland Male Voice Choir / a professor of music [1911]. In the early 1900s, he left Crossley's and devoted his life to music.

In 1904, he married Jessie Calvert [1877-1950] in Halifax

Children:

  1. Ronald Calvert [b 1907]

The family lived at 2 Park View, Halifax [1911].

He died in 1942 [aged 74].

The Courier described him as the most successful trainer of mixed voice choirs in the West Riding of Yorkshire

Shepley, William
[18??-1???] From Macclesfield.

Around 1865, he and his wife and family moved to Halifax where he was a carpet weaver at Crossley's Carpets.

He married Jane, possibly Jane Sutton in Macclesfield [1850]

Children:

  1. John Harry

The family lived at Grandsmere Place

Shepley, William
[1839-18??] Or Shepley, Sheply.

Son of James Shepley.

Born in Norland.

He was a farm labourer [1861] / a farmer [1863] / an agricultural labourer [1871] / a farmer 21 acres [1881] / a road labourer [1891] / a labourer [1894] / a road foreman [1896, 1901] / a retired road foreman [1911]

In 1863, he married (1) Elizabeth Broadbent [1839-1887] at Elland Parish Church.


Elizabeth was the daughter of mason James Broadbent
 

Children:

  1. Thomas [b 1864] who was a mechanic [1881]
  2. Eliza Jane [b 1865] who was a worsted spinner [1881] a worsted warper [1891]
  3. Mary Emma [b 1867] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
  4. Mary E [b 1867] who was a house keeper [1891]
  5. Sarah Ann [b 1868] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
  6. Sarah A [b 1868] who was a worsted drawer [1891]
  7. George [b 1871] who was a cotton piecer [1881] a telegraphic engineer [1891]
  8. John William [b 1874] who was a telegraphic engineer [1891]
  9. Elizabeth [b 1877] who was a worsted rover [1891]
  10. Emily [1878-1896]
  11. James [b 1881]

In 1894, he married (2) widow Amelia Wadsworth [1840-1???] at Elland Parish Church.

The family lived at

  • Shaw, Norland [1871, 1881]
  • Harper Royd, Norland [1891]
  • Middle Harper Royd, Norland [1901]
  • West Bottom, Norland [1911]

On 15th July 1896, daughter Emily died from peritonitis. She had been taken ill the previous day at her work at Lock Hill Mill, Sowerby Bridge

Shepley, William
[1863-1906] Son of George Shepley.

Born in Halifax.

He was an iron planer [1881] / a retired road inspector [1890] / an iron labourer [1891] / a railway labourer [1901].

He was a member of the West Yorkshire Rifle Volunteers. He joined the 5th Dragoon Guards at Leeds on [25th August 1881].

He was stationed at York [1882-4], at Manchester [1884-5], at Newbridge [1885-6], and at Belfast [12th June 1886].

On 26th October 1886, he was transferred from the Dragoons to the Army Reserves.

He was discharged from the Army Reserves [1893].

He lived at

  • 1 Sparkhouse Lane, Norland (with his sister Sarah and widowed mother Sarah) [1891]
  • 1 Sparkhouse Lane, Norland (with his sister Sarah) [1901]

On 30th June 1906, William was found dead at the bottom of some steps near his home

Sheppard, Rev E.
[18??-19??] From Sunderland.

Minister at Cross Lanes United Methodist Chapel, Hebden Bridge [1915]

Sheppard, James
[1869-19??] Constable of Southowram at Law Lane [1901]

Sheriden, F. N.
[18??-1917]

During World War I, he served as a Private with Northern Command Labour Corps.

He died at Baythorpe Military Hospital, Lincolnshire [1st October 1917].

He was buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery [K D 1682].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sherlock, Rec Walter James Richard
[18??-19??] He was curate at Leeds before becoming Vicar of Clifton [1920-1940]

Sherren, William White
[1827-1897] Born in Heanor, Derbyshire.

He was a student at the Student Congregational Normal School, Cripplegate, London [1851] / master of Range Bank Day School, Halifax [August 1855] / a lay preacher.

In 1854, he married (1) Elizabeth Bradbury [1825-1855] in Bakewell, Derbyshire.


Elizabeth died in [Q4] 1855, and was buried in the churchyard at Little Longstone, near Monsal Head, Derbyshire
 

In 1857, he married (2) Jane Bradbury in Bakewell, Derbyshire.

In 1868, he married (3) Anne Cricket.

In [Q3] 1880, he married (4) Alice Brooker in Reigate.

He lived at the Parsonage, Sunningdale, Berkshire [1897].

He died at Guy's Hospital, Surrey [5th June 1897]

Sherwell, Rev A. J.
[18??-1???] Wesleyan minister in Brighouse.

On 8th March 1892, he arranged a meeting between the directors and workers to settle a strike of silk pressers at the mills of Ormerod Brothers Limited. The meeting ended without any settlement being achieved

Sherwin, Charles Henry
[1854-1???] Illegitimate son of Mary Anne Sherwin of Lower Green.

Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [14th April 1854]

Sherwin, Lucy Ann
[1865-1946] Daughter of Mr Sherwin.

Born in Shelf.

On 11th May 1889, she married John Owen Brett.

They had 3 children:

  1. Leonard
  2. Harry [1890-1958]
  3. Clifford [1894-1951] who was a cotton spinner piecer [1911]

John Owen died in 1894.

Lucy Ann had 2 more children born out of wedlock:

  1. Lena Jane Jagger Brett [1896-1988] who was a cotton twiner [1911]
  2. Thomas Henry Jagger Brett

Joseph Jagger was (probably) the father.

On 26th January 1901, she married Joseph Jagger.

They had 3 more children:

  1. Joe Willie [1901-1997]
  2. Mason [1904-1908]
  3. Mary Ann [b 1906]

Lucy Ann and children Thomas Henry & Mason were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland [Grave 47]

Sherwin, William
[1851-1???] Illegitimate son of Jane Sherwin of Shelf.

Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [27th April 1851]

Sherwood, William
[1859-1927] Landlord of the Travellers' Rest, Hipperholme [1917, 1922, 1927]

Shibden
Area of Halifax along the Shibden Brook

See Poems in Peace & War, Shibden Valley, The Shibden Valley and Stanclif Skoute

Shibden Barn
The large aisled barn – or laithe – is one of the finest in the district and was built in 1600. Anne Lister planned to incorporate the barn as the main entrance to Shibden Hall.

It now forms a part of the Shibden Hall folk museum and houses the Carriage Collection of horse-drawn vehicles.

The weather-vane is a copy of one erected by Rev John Lister [1749].

The barn was extensively repaired and renovated [2002]

The Shibden Barouche
This open carriage can be seen in the carriage collection in the barn at Shibden Hall. It was drawn by 2 horses. It was built in 1??? Woodall Nicholson & Company Limited

Shibden Brook
The stream which flows from Shibden Head, and down Shibden Valley, through Shibden and Mytholm to become the Red Beck at Brookfoot.

In its upper reaches, it forms the boundary between Queensbury & Northowram.

See Shibden Mill and Sunny Bank Clough, Southowram

Shibden Estate Millennium Project
An exhibition of the dry-stone walling craft built in Shibden Park by the West Yorkshire Branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association

Shibden Fold, Halifax
Stump Cross. Aka The Fold, Shibden.

A group of 10 cottages – some dating to the 15th century.

One house was dated 1693.

Owners and tenants have included

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country.

The houses were demolished in 1971

Shibden Fold House, Northowram
Mediæval house.

See Joseph Wood

Shibden Grange
Originally known as Godley.

Late 16th / 17th century house in the Shibden Valley at Old Godley Lane. There are parts which date from the 14th century.

The property was listed as a part of the Shibden Estate in a sale catalogue of October 1925. It was listed as a very charming, old Tudor residence, or Dower House.

Owners and tenants have included

It was scheduled as being of architectural interest, but the Council agreed to its demolition in 1955, and houses were built on the site. The fireplace, plasterwork, and oak panelling were preserved

Shibden Hall Croft
Later name of Dove House, Shibden

Shibden Hall estate

Shibden Hall, Halifax
15th century timber-framed house which stands in Shibden Park, Halifax.

The Hall closed from September 2002 to March 2003 for major restoration financed by a grant of £358,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and £122,000 from Calderdale Council.

In December 2005, a grant of £4 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund made it possible to restore Shibden Park to its appearance in Anne Lister's time in the early 1800s.

The Hall is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax, Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions, In & About Our Old Homes, The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax.

See Cripplegate House, Daisy Bank, Shibden, Folk Museum, Lower Shibden Hall, Shibden Hall, Halifax A Visitor's Guide, Shibden Hall Lion and Upper Shibden Hall

Shibden Hall Lion
A stone sculpture of a lion which stands at Shibden Hall, Halifax. It bears the arms of the Lister family. It was created in 1837 for Anne Lister when she extended the property.

In 1996, the lion was stolen.

It was later found at Sotheby's in Sussex. It was returned to Shibden and unveiled by the Duke of Kent on 8th May 2009, at the completion of the Shibden Park Restoration Project

Shibden Hall Lodge
This was the entrance to Shibden Hall from Godley Road.

John William Taylor lived here

Shibden Hall Rovers
Cricket team. Established in 18??. Disbanded in 19??.

See Ronald Crossfield Foster and Richard Kershaw

Shibden Head
Area at the head of the Shibden valley near Ambler Thorn and Queensbury.

The area is associated with the Stocks family.

See Shibden Head Brewery

Shibden Head Well

Shibden Industrial School Baths
Shibden Industrial School had a swimming bath and a gymnasium

Shibden Lower Hall

Shibden Mill

Shibden Mill Dam
Shibden Mill was driven by the Shibden Brook.

The dam was used to feed the mill wheel.

The mill dam was rebuilt in 1614.

When the mill fell into disuse, the old dam was used as a boating lake in the late 19th century.

When the property became the Shibden Mill Inn, the mill pond was drained and filled in to prevent water seeping into local mines, and the car park now stands on the site

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Shibden Milne
The land and property around Shibden Mill

Shibden Park
90-acre public park around Shibden Hall with miniature railway, boating lake, children's rides, Café.

The Hall and Park were bought by A. S. McCrea in 1923.

On 15th October 1926, the park was formally opened to the public by the Prince of Wales – later Edward VIII. The Prince planted an oak tree to mark the occasion. The following week, the tree had been deliberately cut down by vandals and much other damage was done to the park. A similar oak tree was planted on the same spot.

In September 1927, there was a Ministry of Health inquiry into money overspent on the Park.

The Park is a registered charity.

A Project to restore the Park began in 2007.

To reach the Park by car, turn right off the A58 Leeds Road out of Halifax ... or a very sharp left off the A58 Leeds Road coming up from Stump Cross

By Public Transport, buses from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds, Hipperholme, Northowram or Shelf pass the Park

See Cripplegate House, Daisybank, Lower Hough House, Stump Cross and John William Taylor

Shibden Park Restoration Project
A project to restore Shibden Park began in 2007 and was completed the following year.

See Shibden Hall Lion

Shibden Spa & Tea Gardens
Recorded in 1845 at Shibden Spa when John Gill was keeper and gardener

Shibden Upper Hall

Shibden Valley
The valley of the Shibden Brook / Red Beck as it flows from its source near Queensbury, down through Shibden to join the Calder & Hebble Navigation and then through a sluice into the Calder at Brookfoot.

See The Shibden Valley and Water Scout, Shibden

Shield Hall, Sowerby
17th century house. Now a bakery

Shield, John
[1849-1922] Born in Rippingale, Lincolnshire.

He was a dray driver [1881]; a railway clerk [1901].

In [Q2] 1876, he married Ann Housman [1855-19??] in Halifax.


Ann was born in Aslackby, Lincolnshire, the daughter of John Housman, dray driver
 

Children:

  1. Tom [b 1877] who was an engine driver (steam roller) [1901]
  2. Harry [b 1878] who was a barman (hotel) [1901] and served in France [World War I]
  3. William [b 1881] who was a machine worker (screw) [1901]
  4. John
  5. Ada [b 1887] who was a silk drawing hand [1901]
  6. George [b 1891]
  7. Walter Shield
  8. Frank [b 1897] who served with the Navy [World War I]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

  • 45 Wesley Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 13 Winn Street, Halifax [1901]

Shield, John
[1884-19??] Son of John Shield.

He was a yard man (factory) [1901] / a belt repairer [1911].

In [Q2] 1908, he married Agnes Ann Smith [1873-19??] in Halifax.

They lived at 25 Mile Cross Road, Halifax [1911]

Shield, Walter
[1894-1918] Son of John Shield.

He was a member of the Boys' Brigade & the Sunday School at St John's Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Halifax / a member of Lee Mount Band / a loom tuner with Earnshaw & Fletcher.

He was engaged to Miss Edith Hanson.

During World War I, he enlisted [July 1917], and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He was killed in action in an enemy counter-attack [18th September 1918] (aged 28).

He was buried at Ruyaulcourt Military Cemetery, France [I 2].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint John's Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Halifax.

Shields, Frederic
[1833-1911] Religious artist and portrait painter.

He studied under Rossetti.

In 1856, he came to Halifax to work as an engraver for Stott Brothers. He stayed in Halifax for a year – lodging at 9 Brunswick Street – and enjoyed the local landscapes.

He wrote about the district later

Shields, John Thomas
[1897-1???] Illegitimate son of Ada Shields of Common Wood Head.

Born 26th December 1897.

Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [13th February 1898]

Shields, Mrs
[1???-18??] She established Mrs Shields's School in 1836

Shilling Subscription Fund
A fund which was organised in 1918 to enable Halifax Corporation to buy Wainhouse Tower for £450

Shillito's: G. V. & H. V. Shillito
Stockbrokers. Partners included brothers George Varley Shillito and Harold Varley Shillito

Shillito, George
[1806-1849] Of Northowram.

He was an agricultural labourer.

On 20th August 1827, he married Jane Cresswell / Grasswell [1808-1861] at Halifax Parish Church.


Jane was a grocer [1851]
 

Children:

  1. Mary Shillito [b 1828]
  2. John
  3. Thomas C Shillito [b 1834] who was a worsted dyer
  4. George Shillito
  5. Charles Shillito [b 1840]
  6. Joseph Shillito [1842-1864]
  7. Martha Ann Shillito [b 1844] who was a worsted spinner/weaver
  8. Sarah Shillito [1848-1861] who was a worsted spinner

Jane died of typhus at Stephens Row, Northowram [29th June 1861]

Shillito, George
[1836-1918] Son of George Shillito.

He was a printer / a blacksmith / a stone merchant.

In [Q1] 1862, he married (1) Henrietta Asquith [1837-1889] in Halifax.


Henrietta came from York
 

Children:

  1. Rachael J. [b 1874] who was a dressmaker's apprentice

Henrietta died in Halifax [Q2 1889] (aged 52).

On 5th April 1893, he married (2) Sarah Carter at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah was the daughter of Joseph Carter
 

The family lived at

  • Swales Moor, Boothtown [1861]
  • Upper Pule, Boothtown [1881]
  • 76 Violet Street, Halifax [1891]

Sarah died 6th November 1930 (aged 84).

She was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby with her parents

Shillito, George Sykes
[1867-1940] Son of John Shillito.

Born at Upper Brear, Northowram [14th June 1867].

He was a thick wire drawer.

On 25th December 1892, he married Elizabeth Sealey at Wolverhampton.

Children:

  1. John Ewart
  2. Phyllis

The family lived at various addresses in Halifax [1867 to 1922].

In 1922, George and Elizabeth emigrated to Australia to join their son John who emigrated the year before.

In 1923, daughter Phyllis joined them.

George returned to the UK only once [summer of 1927].

They lived in Brisbane [until 1928].

In 1928, they went to live with daughter Phyllis at Bondi Beach, Sydney, and lived with her until their deaths.

George died 27th January 1940.

Elizabeth died in 1948

Shillito, George Varley
[1889-1953] Son of William Shillito.

He was a stock broker [1911].

He was a partner in G. V. & H. V. Shillito, stockbrokers

In [Q3] 1917, he married Dorothy Brenard in Halifax

Shillito, Harold Varley
[1894-1948] Of Brighouse.

Son of William Shillito.

He was an apprentice electrical engineer [1911] / a stock broker.

He was a partner in G. V. & H. V. Shillito, stockbrokers.

In his will, he left £500 for St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe. Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £24,842

Shillito, Jack
[18??-1???] Keeper of the Model Lodging House, Brighouse during the time of the Irish Riots in 1882

Shillito, John
[1832-1915] JP, FRGS.

Of Upper Brear, Northowram.

He was educated at the Bell School, Northowram.

He was involved with the Halifax Industrial Society [1865-1871] / the Co-operative Wholesale Society [1883-1915].

See The Story of the C.W.S [1863-1913]

Shillito, John
[1866-1910]

In [Q3] 1908, he married Emily Florence Woodford in Huddersfield.


Emily Florence was the daughter of
Thomas Woodford
 

Children:

  1. Harry [b 1891] who was a woollen cloth worker [1911] and married May [1890-19??]

In 1911, the widowed Emily was publican at the Hare & Hounds, Brockholes, Huddersfield. Her widowed father Thomas was living with Emily and son Harry and his wife May

Shillito, John Ewart
[1893-1974] MA.

Son of George Sykes Shillito

Born in Halifax [18th October 1893].

He was a boarder at Rishworth Grammar School [1904-1909] / at Heath Grammar School [1909-1911] / at Jesus College Oxford [1911-1915] / a journalist.

During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant in the British Army [1915-1919].

He was initially in France but later predominantly in the Mediterranean theatre. In 1921, he emigrated to Australia.

In Australia, he was editor of the Cairns Morning Post [1921-1926]; employed on the Sydney Morning Herald [1927-1928]; employed on the Melbourne Age [1928-1936]; employed by the NSW Chamber of Manufacturers in Sydney [1936-1941]

In 1923, he married (1) Irene E. Hooper.


Irene came from Cairns
 

Irene died in 1927.

In 1929, he married (2) Lorna May Calder.

Children:

  1. Mary Rose [b 1931]

During World War II, he served as a Flight Lt/Squadron Leader in RAAF [1941-1945]. He was in the Middle East, mainly Palestine.

In 1946, he served with UNRRA (United Nations Relief & Rehabilitation Administration) in Greece, distributing relief supplies.

He published his own newspaper The Cyprus Shipping News in Nicosia, Cyprus [1946-1949].

In 1947, he married (2) Eva Halpern [b 1924].


Eva was a Polish refugee whom he had met in 1944
 

John and Eva returned to Australia [1949]

Children:

  1. John David
  2. Neil
  3. Anne

John had a writing job with the NSW government, and then as a teacher [until his death].

John Ewart died in Sydney, Australia [16th January 1974] (aged 80) 

Shillito, Phyllis Sykes
[1895-1980] Daughter of George Sykes Shillito.

Born in Halifax [28th April 1895].

She was educated at Rishworth Grammar School [1908] / educated at Halifax Technical College [1912] / an artist, art teacher & designer / an art teacher at Winchester School of Art [1919-1922].

On 3rd March 1923, she emigrated to Australia to join her parents and brother John.

In Australia, she was a teacher at Brisbane Technical College; a teacher at East Sydney Technical College [1925-1960]; acting head of the School of Women's Handicrafts.

She never married.

She lived at

  • Brisbane with her parents [1923-1925]
  • Bondi Beach, Sydney [1925-1980]

On her retirement she opened her own school – The Shillito Design School – and continued to teach colour and design.

Phyllis died in Sydney, Australia [13th March 1980] (aged 84) 

Shillito, Mrs Sarah
[1739-1808] The announcement of her death in The Leeds Mercury of 16th January 1808, said of her
... a maiden lady of Halifax.

In her, the poor have lost a kind and liberal benefactress, and her tenants an indulgent landlady

Shillito vs Shillito & Hirst
In January 1880, John Shillito sued for dissolution of his marriage on grounds of the adultery of his wife, Charlotte, with her brother-in-law James Hirst.

The Jury awarded Shillito £1000 damages.

Shillito, William
[1859-1939] Son of John Shillito.

Born in Halifax.

He was a municipal clerk [1901] / rate collector cashier with the Borough Council [1911] / the Borough Collector [1915]

On 25th March 1888, he married Mary Hannah Varley [1864-1939] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.

Children:

  1. George Varley
  2. Bertha Varley [1891-1960]
  3. Harold Varley

The family lived at

  • Cresswell Terrace, Hipperholme [1901]
  • Laurel Bank, Halifax [1911]

Shillitoe, Rev Thomas
[1754-1836] A London Quaker who visited the families of the men arrested and executed for the Luddite activities in 1812.

Locally, these included the families of

His Journals record his findings.

In 1779, he married Mary Pace [1746-1838].

He spent 3 years in America [1826-1829]

Shimwell, Rev Benjamin
[18??-18??] Primitive Methodist Minister at Green Hill, Pellon Lane [1845]

Shindler, Edward John
[1859-19??] Or Shinder.

Born in Brenchley, Kent.

He was a draper's assistant [1891] / a commercial traveller in paper [1901].

He (possibly) served in the Merchant Navy during World War I.

In 1888, he married Mary Hannah Atkinson in Halifax.


Mary Hannah was the daughter of
Thomas Atkinson
 

Children:

  1. George Herbert [1890-1953]
  2. Gertrude Maud [1891-1973]
  3. Frederick Cecil

The family lived at

Shindler, Frederick Cecil
[1897-1917] Son of Edward John Shindler.


Some records show him as F. Cecil Schindler
 

Born in Prestwich.

He was an apprentice with E. Lumby & Son & Wood Limited.

He had an aunt who lived at 9 Westbourne Terrace, Salterhebble.

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [August 1914], and served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

In December 1916, he was treated at Eastbourne for wounds & trench fever.

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 20).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial [6], on the Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Shingler, Roy
[1922-1944] Son of Emma Jane & William Shingler of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as an Aircraftman 1st Class with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 7th November 1944 (aged 22).

He was buried at Oostende New Communal Cemetery, Belgium [9 2 15].

He is remembered on Blackshawhead War Memorial

Shingles, H. Rev J.
[1???-19??] Minister at Bridge Street (Central) Methodist Church, Todmorden [1930]

Shipden
Old spelling of Shibden

Shipden
Old spelling of Shibden

Shipedene
Old spelling of Shibden

Shipedene, John de
[12??-13??] Son of William de Schippedene.

Recorded in 1306.

In 1307, a deed mentions him with a reference to


ter: Hospital

the land of the Hospital
which possibly refers to the Knight Hospitallers

Shipley, Fred
[1878-1915] Born in Leeds.

He was a chimney sweep [1911].

He lived in Sowerby Bridge [1911].

He served as a regular soldier on the North-West Frontier [1897-1898], and in the South African War.

During World War I, he was called up [August 1914], and served as a Private with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was invalided home with severe rheumatism [November 1914], and hospitalised at Beckett's Park Hospital, Leeds. He was returned to his unit in Pontefract.

He died after suffering a stroke in Pontefract Military Hospital [4th April 1915] (aged 37).

He was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery [D C 236] (11th April 1915) 

Shipley, George
[17??-1774] Coiner He was an accessory to the murder of William Deighton. He was executed at York Castle

Shipley, Rev William
[1850-1930] Born in County Durham.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1910]

Shipman, Dr Harold Frederick
[1946-2004] A local general practitioner who became Britain's biggest serial killer.

In 1999, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 15 patients, many were elderly women who died when alone with Shipman.

In July 2002, an enquiry concluded that he killed a total of 215 patients – including the 15 for which he was imprisoned – and he was suspected of killing a further 45 people

Shipman, Canon Robert
[18??-19??] Born in Grantham, Lincolnshire.

Curate at Brighouse [1898-1901].

On 9th September 1902, he married Jessie Carr, daughter of John Carr Bottomley at St James's Church, Brighouse.

Children:

  1. Francis G [b 1904]
  2. Robert Trafford [b 1908]
  3. child

The family lived at St Thomas's Rectory, Leeds [1911]

Shippedene
Old spelling of Shibden

Shire, Doc
A portly – John Bull-like – character with top hat and tails, a cane and smoking a cigar, who was created by J. J. Mulroy to advertise Whitaker's Brewery and their Shire Ale in the 1920s/1930s.

In 1928, he appeared with parrot saying

Aye, and there's a good top on it, Doc!

The character was played by Herbert Seston at public appearances.

His last appearance was at Hebden Bridge Agricultural Show just before World War II

Shires, Gerald
[19??-19??] He married Ann, daughter of W. Newton Dawson.

Children:

  1. Michael
  2. John

They lived at Toothill Court, Rastrick [1957]

Shirra, Edmondson
[1860-19??] Theatrical manager.

Born in Shoreditch, London.

He married Mary [1862-19??].


Mary was a theatrical actress [1901]
 

Children:

  1. Dorothy [b 1888] who was a theatrical actress [1901]

In 1901, the family were boarders with Robert Nuttall

Shirt, Matthew
[16??-16??] Curate at Rastrick [1664]

The Shoddy, Ripponden
Oldham Road. A popular name for a block of 19th century houses, including a shop.

These were formerly a small mill producing textiles from shoddy

Shoebroad
Area of Todmorden.

The name may be derived from

  1. The Middle English Shovel-broad, a piece of land the width of a shovel
  2. Shewbread, the altar or table where God speaks to and nourishes man

Joshua Fielden married at the Quaker meeting house here, and many of the Fielden family were buried in the Shoebroad Quaker Burial Ground

Shoebroad Dam, Todmorden

Shoesmith...
The entries for people & families with the surname Shoesmith are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Shoot, Coley
Area just north of Priestley Green

Shooter, Alfred
[1856-1???] Son of James Shooter, boilermaker.

Born in Low Moor.

He was a boiler maker of Moor Cottage, Low Moor [1880] / a steam boiler maker [1891] / a boiler maker [1901, 1911].

In [Q3] 1880, he married Mary Jane Walker [1857-1???] at Bradford Cathedral.


Mary Jane, a worsted stuff weaver of Hill Top, Low Moor, was the daughter of Robert Walker, watchman
 

Children:

  1. James Robert
  2. Freddie [b 1895] who was an apprentice sport outfitter [1911] – Could he be Fred Shooter?
  3. Edith [b 1904]

The family lived at

  • 64 Manor Road, Low Moor, North Bierley, Bradford [1891]
  • 48 Rosebery Avenue, Halifax [1901]
  • 42 Union Street South, Halifax [1911]

Shooter, Fred
[18??-1916]


Question: Could he be the son of Alfred Shooter?

 

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers.

He was killed in action [10th April 1916].

He was buried at Citadel New Military Cemetery, Fricourt, France [IV G 1].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial

Shooter, James
[18??-1916] He was a member of Pellon Baptist Church.

He was killed in World War I.

Shooter, James Robert
[1887-1916] Son of Alfred Shooter.

He was a member of St Mark's Parish Church, Siddal / a junior clerk [1901] / a clothing & supply clerk (wholesale clothiers) [1911] / employed by Coll & Waddilove, Bradford.

In [Q3] 1911, he married Olive Brook at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Children:

  1. Irene [b 1913]
  2. Ronald [1916] who died in infancy

The family lived at 751 Wakefield Road, Bradford.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 16th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He served in Egypt and in France [May 1916].

He was reported missing and assumed to have died on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916].

The family were informed in March 1917.

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [2A, 2C & 2D], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Shooter, Joseph Albert
[1897-1915] Son of Sam Shooter.

He was a slubbing reeler (dye works) [1911] / an apprentice moulder for Clayton Brothers / a Territorial.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died following a German gas attack at Ypres [19th December 1915] (aged 19).

He was buried at Talana Farm Cemetery, Belgium [IV G 1]

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Pellon Baptist Church

Shooter, Samuel
[1869-1947] Born in Saltaire.

He was a time keeper in dye works [1901, 1911].

In 1893, he married Violetta Busfield [1870-1953] in Bradford.


Violetta was born in Bradford
 

Children:

  1. Ida [b 1895] who was a lasting and serge weaver [1911]
  2. Joseph Albert
  3. Ernest Arthur [1898-1961] who was a grocer's errand boy [1911], a warehouseman [1953]
  4. Miriam [b 1900]
  5. Sam Busfield [b 1903]
  6. Harry [b 1905]

The family lived at

  • 12 Crystal Street, Hanson Lane, Halifax [1901, 1911]
  • 227 Moor End Road, Halifax [1947, 1953]

During World War II, he served with the 35th Company Royal Army Medical Corps [from 8th June 1915 to 24th March 1917]

Sam died in Halifax General Hospital [22nd July 1947].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £955 2/4d.

The will was proved by his widow Violetta.

Violetta died 26th June 1953.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,955 15/11d.

The will was proved by son Ernest Arthur

Shop Lock, Todmorden
Lock #18 on the Rochdale Canal

Shore
District of Calderdale north-west of Todmorden.

The name may also be found as Shoer, Shoor, and Shorey.

There was a Quaker meeting house and burial ground here

Shore End Top, Midgley Moor
A Neolithic or Bronze Age stone measuring 6 ft in length and 3 ft high

Shore, John
[14??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1495]

Shore, John Isaac
[1897-1923] Son of John Jennings Shore.

Born in Halifax [12th March 1897].

He was an engineer [1920].

On 20th November 1920, he married Ada Richardson at St Mark's Parish Church, Siddal

Shore, John Jennings
[1864-1908] Born in Burghwallis.

He was a clerk [1892].

On 17th September 1892, he married Mary Hollas at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.


Mary was the daughter of
Jeremiah Hollas
 

Children:

  1. John Isaac

Shore, John of
[13??-13??] A merchant living in Stansfield. Recorded in 1379,, when he paid 1/- tax whilst most of the other 42 taxpayers in Stansfield paid 4d

Shore Moor, Todmorden
Moorland at Shore

Shore Working Men's Club & Institute
Todmorden. Recorded on 18th January 1908, when they opened new premises. Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 144

Shoreman, Charles
[18??-1915] Of Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment.

He died 19th December 1915.

He was buried at Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery, France [II E 13].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Short, Edgar
[18??-19??] Son of Thomas Edgar Short.

He was a partner in T. E. Short & Sons Limited. He specialised in the vehicle maintenance side of the business

Short, George Anderson
[1856-1946] Born in Bellingham, Northumberland.

Watercolour artist with rural subjects such as sunrise, sunset, hunting scenes, farming scenes and gypsy camp scenes.

He moved to Halifax and painted the local environment.

Around 1890, he married Alice Spencer [1859-19??] from Halifax, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Hilda Mary [b 1891]
  2. Henry George [b 1895]
  3. Alice Barbara [b 1899]

The family lived at 3 Avondale Place, Manor Drive [1901].

Living with them in 1901 was brother-in-law David Spencer [aged 46] (woolstapler).

He worked closely with his daughter. After his death, she continued to paint in a similar style to her father


Question: Does anyone know anything about his artist daughter?

 

Short, Harry George Spencer
[1895-1916] His uncle was a woolstapler in Halifax.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School.

He lived in Snaith.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 22nd September 1916 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School

Short's: T. E. Short & Sons Limited
Removals, storage, haulage and transport business in Halifax.

Established around 1916 by Thomas Edgar Short and his 4 sons: Edgar, unknown, unknown, and unknown.

They were in Union Street South.

The business closed in December 1982

Short's: T. Short & Company
Wholesale clothiers at Hebden Bridge [1905]

See Benjamin Grindrod

Short, Thomas
[1819-1894] Ale and porter merchant in Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. William Thomas who became an ale and porter merchant
  2. James Henry [b 1850] who became a solicitor's clerk
  3. George Anderson [b 1856] who became a designer

The family lived at

  • Bellingham, Northumberland [1850, 1856]
  • 31 Heywood Place, Hanson Lane, Halifax [1894]

Members of the family are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894

Short, Thomas Edgar
[1876-19??] Born in Halifax.

Around 1916, he and his 4 sons – Edgar, unknown, unknown, and unknown - established T. E. Short & Sons Limited

Shreeve, William
[1774-1817] A painter of clock dials who lived at 1 Aked's Road, Halifax.

A partner in Whittaker & Shreeve.

He married Leah.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child
  3. child
  4. William Whitaker

On 15th August 1817, he was heating turpentine in a copper vessel whilst preparing a varnish. He took it to the door and it caught fire, burning him. He survived a few hours.

He was buried at Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Shreeve, William Whitaker
[1816-1???] Son of William Shreeve.

Born [3rd February 1816].

Baptised at Square Chapel [15th April 1816].

He wrote a book about the slave trade in Sierra Leone

Shroggs House, Halifax
Owners and tenants have included

Shroggs Park
Lee Mount Road.

24 acre park at Lee Mount, leased by the Savile family in 1881 at a rent of £1 per annum for 999 years.

One of the prime movers of the project was Edward Akroyd who funded alterations to the park as a part of his Akroydon project.

The park was designed by Edward Milner, and the entrance Lodge was designed by Barber.

On 13th July 1912, the municipal bowling green opened at the Park.

Before development, the land was scrub with rocks and brambles – hence the name shroggs which means bushy scrub

See Shroggs Park Bowling Club and Shroggs Park Drinking Fountain

Shroggs Park Bowling Club
Recorded around 1940

Shroggs Park Drinking Fountain
The mid-19th century Gothic drinking fountain at Shroggs Park, Halifax is listed. It has 4 basins which are fed by dolphins

Shroggs Park Lodge
The Lodge at the entrance to Shroggs Park was designed by William Swinden Barber.

The building is dated 1892.

The building is a private house

Shroggs Road Tip
Aka Birks Hall tip.

Shroggs Mills stood on the site.

Refuse dump for Halifax Corporation Cleansing Department.

In October 2007, Calderdale Council decided to sell 6 acres of the land to a bus operator for use as a new bus depot when the Elmwood Bus Garage became inadequate.

See Birks Hall, Ovenden and James Booth

Shroggs Wood, Northowram
Woodland on the side of the Shibden Valley

Shroggs Wood, Wheatley
Between Wheatley and Lee Bridge.

There is a 100-foot precipice here, known as The Scar.

See Luke Hoyle

Shunts Wood, Stainland
Wood was taken from here for use as fuel during the General Strike of 1926

Shurcrack
See Blarney Castle

Shutt, David Trevor
[19??-] OBE.

Liberal. He was Mayor of Calderdale [1982-1983]

Member of Calderdale Council for Greetland and Stainland ward [1973-1990] and from 1995. He suggested the name Calderdale Way for the new Elland bypass. Leader of Liberal Democrat Group and Cabinet Member with responsibility for Community Services. Former Parliamentary Candidate for Sowerby, Calder Valley and Pudsey.

In 2000, he entered the House of Lords and became Lord Shutt of Greetland. In July 2009, he was appointed to the Privy Council

Shutt, Peter
[19??-19??] President of the Brighouse Art Circle [19??-1979]

Shuttleworth, Alvin
[1885-1916] Born in West Vale [25th October 1885].

Baptised at St John the Evangelist, West Vale [25th March 1888].

In the 1890s, his family moved to Bolton.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme [1st July 1916].

He was buried at Serre Road Cemetery No.2, France [XL L 8]

Shuttleworth, Harry
[1880-1918] Son of Hartley Shuttleworth.

He worked for W. Cockcroft at Cinderhill Mill, Todmorden.

In [Q4] 1903, he married Sarah Alice Cunliffe in Todmorden.

They lived at 7 Bank View, Woodhouse, Todmorden [1918].

During World War I, he served as a Driver with A Battery 76th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He contracted an illness in Italy.

He died in Bath War Hospital after 5 weeks' illness [26th May 1918] (aged 38).

He was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone [New Part 6 66].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial, on the Memorial at Naze Bottom Baptist Church, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Shuttleworth, Hartley
[1849-1902]

In [Q1] 1871, he married Sarah Hitchen [18??-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Harry

The family lived at Charlestown, Hebden Bridge [1916]

Shuttleworth, J. W.
[18??-19??] Proprietor of Shuttleworth's Steam Laundry [1905]

Shuttleworth, James
[18??-1865] Manager at the Bacchus Tavern Tap, Halifax.

On the morning of 24th May 1865, as he was on his way to work, he was seized by a fit of apoplexy. He was taken to his home in Well Lane, but he died before noon

Shuttleworth, James Henry
[1864-1946] Born in Bingley.

He was a farm labourer [1911].

On 25th June 1887, he married Ada Abbott [1869-1954] at Halifax Parish Church.


Ada was born in Coley
 

Children:

  1. twins Robert John
  2. Charles Frederick [1887-1960] who was a drawing overlooker warehouseman (worsted mill) [1911]
  3. Annie [1890-1899] who was buried at Coley Church [12th October 1899]

The family lived at Lumbrook, Northowram [1911].

James Henry were buried at Coley Church [19th October 1946]

Shuttleworth, James William
[1897-1917] Son of William Shuttleworth.

Born 24th July 1897.

He was a member of Square Congregational Church, Halifax & Sunday School / educated at Trinity School & Halifax Secondary School / articled to Norman Lister, chartered accountant in Silver Street, Halifax.

He lived at 5 Shaw Hill, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the 18th Hussars [24th July 1916], then served as a Private with C Company 6th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He went to France [19th November 1916].

He died of wounds in the 61st Casualty Clearing Station in Belgium [24th August 1917] (aged 20).

He was buried at Dozinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium [III H 15].

He is remembered on the family grave at All Saints' Church, Dudwell, on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School, on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax, and on the Memorial at Square Church, Halifax

Shuttleworth Moor
Moorland near Widdop Reservoir

Shuttleworth, Robert John
[1887-1919] Son of James Henry Shuttleworth.

He was a stuff warehouseman (worsted mill) [1911].

On 11th April 1914, he married Annie Crossley [1889-1967] at St Anne's Church, Southowram.


Annie was born in Southowram
 

They lived at 6 Marsh Lane, Southowram.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Labour Corps.

He died 14th February 1919 (aged 31).

he was buried at Coley Church (18th February 1919) [2 V 45].

He is remembered on Southowram War Memorial, and on Coley War Memorial

Shuttleworth's Steam Laundry
Aka Todmorden Steam Laundry.

Established by J. W. Shuttleworth at Hole Bottom Mill, Todmorden

Shuttleworth, W.
[1743-18??] On 7th August 1815, at the age of 72, he walked a distance of 64 miles, from Midgley to Liverpool, in 18 hours for a wager of £5, having bet that he could complete the distance 24 hours.

He offered a further wager that he could complete the 64 miles from Liverpool to Warrington in 16 hours

Shuttleworth, William
[1861-1927] Born in Halifax.

Born 4th April 1861.

He was a grocer shopkeeper (own account) [1901].

On 27th May 1890, he married Annie Smith [1862-1952] in Dewsbury


Annie was born in Wakefield [5th March 1862]
 

Children:

  1. Gertrude [1891-1965]
  2. Maud / Maudie [1893-1971]
  3. Amelia [1895-1983]
  4. James William

The family lived at

  • 3 Nettleton's Yard, Salterhebble [1901]
  • 3 Daisy Bank, Halifax [1927]

William died at St Paul's Church, King Cross [16th October 1927].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £794 0/3d.

Probate was granted to his widow Annie.

Annie died 9th April 1952.

Members of the family were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Siddal
District of Calderdale to the south-east of Halifax

See Exley and Pubs in Exley

Siddal Bowling Green
Opened on 2nd May 1925

Siddal Brotherhood Institute
Recorded around 1915

Siddal Co-Op
Oxford Lane.

Branch number 6 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in May 1861. It had a boot and shoe department

Siddal Co-operative Store
Recorded in 1874, when M. Rawnsley was Manager

Siddal, Crossley
[1798-1823] On 10th June 1821, he married Martha Beard in Elland.

After his death, Martha married Jonathan Taylor [31st December 1827]

Siddal Hall
The building stands on the east side of Siddal Lane, between Roseberry Avenue and Phoebe Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

See Siddal Halls

Siddal Halls
Several halls are recorded in the area: Far Siddal Hall, Lower Siddal Hall, Old Siddal Hall, Siddal Hall and Upper Siddal Hall together with Back Hall, Exley, Clipster Hall, Siddal and Lower Clipster Hall, Siddal

Documents do not always make it clear which Hall is referred to


Question: Please email me if you can clarify any confusion which I have created with the above buildings

 

People who have been linked to an unidentified Siddal Hall include:

Siddal Industrial Co-operative Society Limited
In 1894, a branch is recorded at Siddal Lane – between Browning Avenue and Siddal Street. The manager was Joseph Greenwood.

The branch closed in 19??.

It is now houses

Siddal, John
[1815-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a master tailor (employing 2 hands) [1851]; a tailor & draper [1861]; a tailor [1891].

Around 1838, he married Jane [1818-1???].


Jane was born in Sowerby
 

Children:

  1. James [b 1838] who was a clerk in a corn mill [1861]
  2. Elizabeth [b 1839]
  3. Alfred [b 1844] who was a pupil teacher [1861], a commercial clerk (carpet works) [1891]
  4. Mary Ellen [b 1841] who was a dressmaker [1861]
  5. Sarah Ann [b 1846] who was a pupil teacher [1861]
  6. J. M. [b 1850]
  7. Frances Ann [b 1851]
  8. Walter Henry [b 1854]
  9. Herbert

The family lived at

  • West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1841, 1851]
  • 1 West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1861]
  • West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1871]

Siddal Library
Recorded in 1929 as Siddal Branch Library. At that time, it was only open on Tuesday and Friday evenings.

Recorded in 1936

Siddal Pit Farm, Southowram
An alternative name for Pit House Farm, Southowram [1871, 1881]

Siddal Post Office
A sub-post office was recorded in 1936

Siddal Recreation Ground
Oxford Lane

Siddal Rugby League Club
Backhold Lane

Siddal Top Farm, Southowram
From the 1940s, the farm fell into disrepair.

It was rebuilt around 1995.

The Foldout lists some owners and occupiers of the property

Siddal United Cricket Club
Recorded in 1915, when members included

Siddal Victoria Club
Junior rugby union [?] club. Recorded in April 1899

Siddal Wells
Farm at Siddal.

Owners and tenants are listed in the Foldout

See Siddal Wells Mine, Southowram

Siddall, Albert
[1???-19??] In 1???, he established an engineering business – A. Siddall – in Sowerby Bridge

Siddall, Albert
[1854-1925] Established a worsted-spinning business at West Mills, Sowerby Bridge.

He died at Southport.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £98,854

Siddall, Alfred
[1856-1914] Son of Henry Siddall.

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a wool merchant [1891] / a wool & waste dealer [1891] / woollen manufacturer at West End Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

He married Mary H. [1857-1???].

They lived at Wood Lane Hall, Sowerby [1887-1910]

Siddall & Bancroft
Mechanical engineers at Halifax.

Partners included R. Siddall and (possibly) W. S. Bancroft.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1886

Siddall & Hilton Limited
Wire drawers and manufacturers of beds, bedsteads and mattresses under the trademark Sidhil.

They were at several locations in Sowerby Bridge, including Sterne Mills.

They were also in Bristol, Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, and London.

In 20th April 1903, their premises at Asquith Bottom, Sowerby Bridge,were damaged by fire.

They were at Centre Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

Partners included Herbert Siddall, Rowland Siddall who was head of the company [1939], and Rowland's sons: Henry Wharton, Norman, Horace Victor, and Raymond.

In 1996, they acquired International Security Services Limited of Telford and established Siddall & Hilton Fencing Products. They occupied a part of the Bird Royds Lane factory of Redfearn Wire Products in Brighouse where they produced razor barbed wire.

The business has its offices at Sidhil Business Park, Holmfield [2012]

Siddall, Arthur
[1854-1925] Son of Henry Siddall.

He was a worsted spinner [1891] / a worsted spinner at West Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

In 1900, he filed a patent for

improvements in reversible seats for tramcars, char-a-bancs, and the like

Siddall, Charley
[1871-19??] Son of James Siddall, labourer.

Born in Warley.

He was a mechanic's labourer [1901] / a labourer of Tuel Lane [1907] / a foundry labourer [1911].

He married (1) Elizabeth Ellen [1871-1906].


Elizabeth Ellen was born in Sowerby Bridge
 

Children:

  1. Hazel [b 1892] who was a cotton winder [1911]
  2. Elizabeth E. [b 1897] who was a cotton winder [1911]
  3. Lily Hannah [b 1901]

Elizabeth Ellen died in Halifax [Q1 1906] (aged 35).

In 1907, he married (2) Minnie Greenwood at St John the Evangelist, Warley.


Minnie was the daughter of
John Greenwood
 

Children:

  1. Dora [b 1909]

The family lived at

  • 18 Beech Road, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
  • 37 Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

Siddall, Douglas Hamblett
[1897-1918] Son of Herbert Siddall.

Born in Hipperholme.

He was educated at Halifax Secondary School.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Cycle Corps [November 1915], then became served as a 2nd Lieutenant [March 1917] with the 51st Battalion Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He covered a retreat of the Infantry (with 1 machine gun & 15 Gordons), and was killed when the ammunition ran out [11th April 1918] (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Loos Memorial, France [136], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School, and on the Memorial at Saint John's Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Halifax.

His brother Roland was killed the same day

Siddall, Rev George Ward
[18??-19??] He served at Teignmouth [1888] and St John's, Newfoundland [1891] before becoming Minister at Heath Congregational Church [1896]. He left in 1904

Siddall, Hartley
[1858-1905] Surveyor.

In 1878, he married Lavinia Wilde in Halifax.

They lived at Blackwood Hall, Luddendenfoot [1897]

Siddall, Henry
[1821-1891] He was a mason [1851] / a builder & contractor [1861] / a retired contractor [1871] / Chairman of the Sowerby Bridge Local Board [15th April 1886-15th April 1887].

On 14th February 1850, he married Sarah Ann Hill [1828-1896] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Charley [1851-1918]
  2. Edwin [1853-1854]
  3. Arthur
  4. Alfred
  5. Rowland
  6. Emma Ann [1861-1900]
  7. Henry [1863-1949] who was an apprentice (woollen) [1881]
  8. John William [1866-1891]
  9. Sarah Elizabeth [1868-1953]
  10. Herbert

The family lived at

  • Upper Gaukroger, Sowerby [1851]
  • Bankfield Terrace, Sowerby Bridge [1861]
  • Quarry Hill, Sowerby [1871, 1881]

Sons John William, Charley & Henry all emigrated to Australia where they died.

Henry died in Sowerby Bridge [24th April 1891].

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £3,483 2/1d.

The will was proved by sons Arthur, Alfred, Rowland, and Herbert

Siddall, Henry Wharton
[1884-1947] Son of Rowland Siddall.

In the 1940s, he and his brothers Norman, Horace Victor, and Raymond were listed as the owners of the Branch Inn, Sowerby Bridge.

In 1913, he married Hannah, daughter of Mark Wilcock.

Children:

  1. Barbara [b 1914]
  2. Myra [b 1920] who married John Emerson Priestley

Siddall, Herbert
[1856-19??] Son of John Siddall

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a foreman cutter (tailoring) [1891] / a tailor's cutter [1901].

In [Q1] 1894, he married Helen Woolfall [1868-19??] in West Derby, Lancashire.


Helen was born in Garston, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. Gertrude B. [b 1881]
  2. Roland Woolfall
  3. Douglas Hamblett

The family lived at

  • Westfield Place, Halifax [1891]
  • Sale, Cheshire [1901]

Sons Roland & Douglas died in World War I

Siddall, Herbert
[1869-1940] Son of Henry Siddall.

He was a bedstead manager [1901] / a partner in Siddall & Hilton Limited / a metallic bedstead manufacturer and employer (possibly) with Siddall Manufacturing Company, London [1911].

On 15th December 1896, he married Lucy Lazenby at Normanton, Wakefield.

Children:

  1. Reginald Laughton [1897-1951]
  2. Sidney Maurice [1898-1973]
  3. Frances Katherine E. [1900-1952]
  4. Beatrice Doreen [1901-1975]
  5. Isa Lusia [1903-1968]

Lucy died in 1935.

In 1939, Herbert married Irene Pounds.

The family lived at

  • 25 Quarry Hill, Sowerby Bridge [1901, 1905]
  • Finsbury Park, North London [1911]

Siddall, Horace Victor
[1891-1971] Son of Rowland Siddall.

In the 1940s, he and his brothers Henry Wharton, Norman, Horace Victor, and Raymond were listed as the owners of the Branch Inn, Sowerby Bridge.

In 1916, he married Selina B. Helliwell

Children:

  1. Denis R. [1920-1972]

Siddall, Horsfall
[1866-1935] In 1896, he married Emily Naylor [1869-1925] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Robert Selwyn
  2. Eleanor [1900-1991]

The family lived at

  • Providence Place, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
  • 7 Camden Street, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

Siddall, James
[1881-19??] Son of William Henry Siddall.

Born in Sowerby.

He was a toolmaker's iron moulder [1901] / an iron moulder [1911].

On 2nd September 1905, he married Isabella Smith [1881-19??] at St George's Church, Sowerby.


Isabella, of Spring Bank Cottage, Watson Mill Lane, Norland, was born in Raventhorpe, Yorkshire, the daughter of Walter Smith, a carding engineer
 

Children:

  1. Walter [b 1906]
  2. Hilda [b 1909]
  3. Edith [b 1910]

The family lived at 15 Egremont Street, Sowerby Bridge [1911].

Siddall, John
[18??-19??] Partner in Brearley, Firth & Siddall.

He lived at 2 Woodside Grove, Boothtown [1905]

Siddall, Joseph
[1857-1913] Born in Sowerby.

He was a cabinet maker [1880].

On 15th December 1880, he married Emma Pickles in Halifax.


Emma was the daughter of
James Pickles
 

They had no children.

Evidence suggests that Emma was ill for some time. Living with them in 1911 was Mary Ann Ramsden, a sick nurse.

Emma died in Storthes Hall [20th July 1924].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £251 13/4d to her sister Elizabeth Ann

Joseph died in Huddersfield [29th September 1913].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £365 4/6d to Lewis Kitchen

Siddall, Leslie
[19??-] Mayor of Hebden Royd [1996-1997]

Siddall, Norman
[1889-1940] Son of Rowland Siddall.

In the 1940s, he and his brothers Henry Wharton, Norman, Horace Victor, and Raymond. were listed as the owners of the Branch Inn, Sowerby Bridge.

He married Jemima Lindsay Hamilton

Siddall, Raymond
[1899-1978] Son of Rowland Siddall.

In the 1940s, he and his brothers Henry Wharton, Norman, Horace Victor, and Raymond were listed as the owners of the Branch Inn, Sowerby Bridge.

In 1921, he married Kathleen Beal.

Children:

  1. John [b 1926]
  2. Antony D. [b 1928]

Siddall, Robert Selwyn
[1899-1918] Son of Horsfall Siddall.

He was a dyer for H. Sagar Limited, Triangle [1917].

He lived at 28 Peel Street, Tuel Lane [1917].

During World War I, he enlisted [14th April 1917], and served as a Private with the 1st/8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He sailed from Folkestone [31st March 1918] and joined his unit A Company [2nd April 1918].

He died of wounds [6th June 1918].

He was buried at Glageon Communal Cemetery, France [II N 13]

Siddall, Roland Woolfall
[1895-1918] Son of Herbert Siddall.

Born in Halifax.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School.

During World War I, he enlisted with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)  [August 1914], and served as a Private with the 5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was hospitalised in Leeds with a weak heart.

He served on the HQ staff, and as a sergeant in York Records Office.

He was killed by shellfire in Arras on his first day at the Front [14th April 1918] (aged 23). His brother Douglas was killed the same day.

He was buried at Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France [IX C 19].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School, and on the Memorial at Saint John's Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Halifax.

Siddall, Rowland
[1858-1939] Son of Henry Siddall.

Born in Sowerby Bridge [19th November 1858].

He was educated at Warley Grammar School / a bedstead & mattress maker [1891] / head of Siddall & Hilton Limited / chairman of Standard Wire Company Limited / a member of Sowerby Bridge School Board / chairman of the managers of St George's National Schools.

In 1883, he married Miranda Wharton [1862-1909] in Dewsbury.


Miranda was the daughter of Henry Wharton JP of Batley Carr, Dewsbury
 

Children:

  1. Henry Wharton
  2. Norman
  3. Horace Victor
  4. Raymond

The family lived at

On 11th May 1904, Fred Child [aged 24] of no fixed abode, was sent to prison for 2 months after being charged with being on enclosed premises for unlawful purposes when he was found on Siddall's carriage drive at 11:30 pm on 9th May 1904.

Miranda died 13th September 1909.

She was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby.

Rowland died 16th April 1939.

He was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery with son Raymond. The date of Rowland's death on the headstone [16th April 1940] is wrong.

In his will, he left bequests for St George's Church, Sowerby Bridge

Siddall, William Henry
[1850-19??] Son of Joseph Siddall, mason.

Born in Norland.

He was a mechanic [1875] / a fitter [1881] / a steam engine fitter [1891, 1901] / a farmer [1911]

In 1875, he married (1) Mary Ann Rawnsley [1853-1891] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Jane [b 1877]
  2. Emily [b 1879] who was an infant school teacher [1901]
  3. James
  4. Thomas [b 1884] who was a joiner [1901]
  5. Annie [b 1886]
  6. Alice [b 1890] who was a school teacher [1911]

Mary Ann died 26th January 1891.

She was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby.

In 1894, he married (2) Martha Grundy [1855-19??] in Halifax.


Martha, born in Ripponden, had a daughter Sarah Eliza Grundy [b 1883] who was a dressmaker [1901]
 

Children:

  1. Edgar [b 1895] who was a clerk [1911]

The family lived at

  • Providence Place, Sowerby [1881]
  • 24 Montague Street, Sowerby [1891]
  • 16 Egremont Street, Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
  • Gaukroger Farm, Sowerby [1905]
  • Upper Gaukroger, Sowerby [1911]

Living with them in 1911 was visitor George Richard Grundy [aged 26] (clerk) 

Siddel, Thomas
[1778-18??] He served with the 2nd Battalion 84th Foot York & Lancaster Regiment in the Peninsular War

Sidebottom, Rev Henry F.
[18??-18??] Perpetual Curate at Holy Trinity Church [1850, 1861].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. daughter
  2. Abigail Margaret who married Dr William Paley
  3. Catherine Elizabeth who married [August 1856] Captain Henry Godolphin Rooper

Sidetracks

Sidgewick, Rev J.
[17??-18??] Vicar of Hartshead [1795-1796]

Sidgwick, Rev John Benson
[1800-1873] Or Sedgwick.

Of Stone Gappe, Lothersdale

In 1862, he was appointed by Edward Akroyd as Vicar at Copley following Rev James Hope.

On 10th January 1827, he married Sarah Hannah Greenwood [1805-1887].

Children:

  1. Matilda [1832-1910] who married Mark Henry Drury

Sidhil
Trademark of Siddall & Hilton

Sidney's: Thomas Sidney & Company
Tea and spice dealers at 14 Corn Market, Halifax [1837]

Silex stone
In 1896, Joseph Brooke's Nonslip Stone Company patented the world's first nonslip flags.

These were made from hydraulically compressed concrete which included the hard-wearing mineral silex which is found in the Stubbins Quarry, Hove Edge & Lightcliffe area.

These were marketed world-wide, not least for the promenades at Blackpool and Bridlington.

By 1910, around 500 local authorities and railway companies in Britain used the flags.

A publicity leaflet proclaims its use at the Port of London Authority building in London.

Silex was also the name of the first of 10 locomotives which transported materials around the company's works

Silk, Rev R. G. W.
[19??-19??] He was vicar of Outwood before becoming Vicar of Hartshead [1957-1958]. In 1958, he was appointed rector of Nigel, Johannesburg

Silkstone, Samuel
[1852-1911] Son of William Silkstone, brick maker.

Born in Leeds.

He was a brick maker of Hatfield Street, Leeds [1871] / a chimney sweeper [1881] / a general labourer [1891, 1901] / a brick labourer [1911].

In [Q3] 1871, he married Annette Berwell [1852-1???] at All Saints' Church, Leeds.


Annette of Hatfield Street, Leeds, was the daughter of John Berwell, whitesmith
 

Children:

  1. John [b 1874] who was a boot finisher [1891]
  2. Hannah [b 1877] who was a domestic servant [1891]
  3. Susannah [b 1879]
  4. Mary Ann [b 1882] who was a cloth piecener [1901]
  5. Emily [b 1884] who was a cloth piecener [1901]
  6. Annette [b 1887] who was a wool piecener [1901]
  7. Samuel [b 1889] who was a cloth finisher [1911]
  8. Elizabeth [b 1891]
  9. Louisa [b 1892] who was a card room hand [1911]
  10. Tom Burwell

The family lived at

  • Tadcaster Road, Seacroft, Leeds [1881]
  • 42 Cavalier Street, Leeds [1891]
  • 3 Maris Street, Leeds [1901]
  • 5 Rosemary Grove, Siddal, Halifax [1911]
  • 29 Rochdale Road, West Vale [1917]

Samuel died in Halifax [Q4 1911] (aged 60) 

Silkstone, Tom Burwell
[1894-1917] Son of Samuel Silkstone.

Born in Leeds.

He was a member of Leeds Parish Church / a silk presser [1911].

In [Q3] 1912, he married Sarah Hannah Gill in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Arthur [b 1913]
  2. Annette [b 1916]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at 1 The Mount, Greetland [1917].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 8th (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died of wounds in hospital [16th August 1917] (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [19-23 & 162], and on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland

In [Q2] 1919, Sarah Hannah married Clement Smith.

They lived at 34 Lambert Street, West Vale

Silman, Florence
[1???-19??] Originally from Barnsley.

She married William Holt.

The couple divorced

Silman, William George
[1876-19??] One of the Todmorden Communists, he was acquitted at Leeds Assizes

Silver, Jonathan
[1949-1997] Bradford-born entrepreneur who – with Ernest Hall – bought Dean Clough in 1983 to establish Dean Clough Galleries and Dean Clough Industrial Park

Silver Library, Hebden Bridge
Subscription library on Market Street

Silverlock, O. C.
[18??-1911] He was an assistant master at Heath Grammar School.

In 1910, the British South Africa Company invited him to join an expedition as an entomologist to study the tsetse sleeping sickness fly and other insects of the Zambesi and Luangwa rivers. In April 1911, his canoe was overturned by a hippopotamus in the Zambesi and he drowned

Silverstone's Cabinet Makers' Supply Company Limited
They were at 14 Woolshops, Halifax [1936]

Silverstones Cabinet Supply Company&44; Halifax
Wood & materials supply company.

They were at Prince's Arcade, Halifax [1936].

It is said that the business closed when the head office in Birmingham was bombed during World War II

Silverwood, Geoffrey
[1909-1944] Son of Mary Jerome & Arthur Silverwood.

Born in Bradford.

On 19th May 1934, he married Josephine Carlton Hartley [1908-1996] in Bradford


Josephine was born in Bradford
 

They lived in Elland.

During World War II, he served as a Pilot Officer (Air Bomber)  with 100 Squadron with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 30th October 1944.

He was buried at Berlin 1939-1945 War Cemetery, Germany [5 H 24].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial.

Josephine never remarried

Silvester, John
[1925-1944] Son of Annie & James Silvester of Todmorden.

During World War II, he served with the Lincolnshire Regiment.

He died 2nd July 1944 (aged 19).

He was buried at La Deliverande War Cemetery, Douvres, France [IV F 9], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Simcock, Arthur
[1859-1914] He was a labourer.

On 21st March 1891, he married Louisa Helena Brimley [1872-1935] at Elland Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Frederick John

The family lived at 28 Hall Hill Place, Halifax

Simcock's: Arthur Simcock & Sons
Dairy farmers at Scholes Farm, Greetland

Simcock, Frederick John
[1893-1914] Son of Arthur Simcock.

Born in Siddal [24th December 1893]

He was a combing shed overlooker [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [30th October 1914].

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [33], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Simeon Trustees
Patrons of All Souls' Church, Haley Hill

Simkin, Thomas
[1853-1???] Son of David Simkin, mechanic.

Born in Rochdale.

He was a painter of Wadsworth [1877] / a house painter [1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1877, he married Eunice Greenwood [1854-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Eunice, of Erringden, was born in Stansfield, the daughter of William Greenwood, cooper. at St.John, Halifax

She was a tailoress [1881]

 

Children:

  1. Raphael [b 1880] who was a tailor machinist [1891], a joiner [1901]
  2. David [b 1881] who was a Private in the York & Lancaster Regiment, stationed at barracks at Tanshelf, Pontefract [1901], a house painter [1911]
  3. Mary A [b 1883] who was a tailoress (fustian) [1901]
  4. Ruth [b 1886] who was a tailoress (fustian) [1901], a confectionery shop keeper [1911]
  5. Sarah [b 1888] who was a tailoress (fustian) [1901], a sewing machinist ready made clothing [1911]
  6. George [b 1894] who was a presser ready made clothing [1911], and joined the West Riding Regiment but was discharged on account of ill health [World War I]
  7. William Henry

The family lived at

  • Stubbin, Erringden, Hebden Bridge [1881]
  • 15 Stubbin Square, Erringden, Hebden Bridge [1891, 1901, 1911]

Simkin, William Henry
[1898-1916] Son of Thomas Simkin.

Born in Hebden Bridge [20th September 1898].

He was a member of Hebden Bridge Parish Church & School / a weaver (cotton) [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted on his 18th birthday, and served as a Rifleman with the 8th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He was killed in action [15th September 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [13A & 13B], and on the Memorial at Saint James Church, Hebden Bridge

Simm Carr Clough, Shibden
The stream drove a waterwheel which pumped water from Simm Carr coal mine

Simm Carr Farm, Shibden
Owners and tenants have included

Simm Carr Spa, Shibden
A sulphur spring celebrated on Spa Sunday. There were 18th century coal mines in the area – see Simm Carr coal mine

Simmons, Rev A.
[19??-19??] Vicar of All Souls' Church, Halifax [1949]

Simmons, Rev Alexander
[18??-19??] Minister at Lineholme Baptist Church [1861]

Simms, Albert Edward
[1871-19??] Son of Henry Simms.

Born in Halifax.

He was a labourer in iron works [1911].

In [Q4] 1895, he married Harriet Ann Wales [1874-19??] in Halifax.


Harriet Ann was born in Armley, Leeds
 

Children:

  1. James Henry [b 1894] who was a labourer in brass works [1911]
  2. Mary Jane [b 1898] who was a spinner in woollen mill [1911]
  3. Emily [b 1897] who was a spinner in woollen mill [1911]
  4. Albert Edward
  5. Charlotte Ann [b 1903]
  6. Richard Walter [b 1908]
  7. Harry [b 1911]

The family lived at 1 Pineberry Hill, Halifax [1911]

Simms, Albert Edward
[1900-1918] Of 48 Lower Hope Street, Halifax.

Son of Albert Edward Simms.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in an attack north-east of Arras [12th October 1918] (aged 18).

He was buried at Douai British Cemetery, Cuncy, France [F 2].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial

Simms, George Herbert
[1892-1918] Son of Sylvester Simms

He was a grocer's assistant [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 7th Battalion Norfolk Regiment.

He died 13th March 1918.

He was buried at Merville Communal Cemetery Extension, France [I C 40].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Simms, Henry
[1837-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a hawker [1881].

In [Q3] 1862, he married Mary Balmforth [1836-1???] in Halifax.


Mary was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Richard [b 1864] who was a dyer [1881]
  2. Joseph W [b 1866] who was a dyer [1881]
  3. Albert Edward
  4. Emily [b 1873]
  5. Slins Hamer / Eugenie [b 1881]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at 3 Upper Emmett Court. Halifax [1881]

Simms, Richard de
[14??-1496] Aka Simmys, Symmes. Vicar of Halifax [1481]

Simms, Sylvester
[1867-19??] Son of Sarah Ann & Ephraim Simms, commercial traveller

Born in Brighouse.

He was a grocer [1881] / a policeman Halifax Borough [1891] / a police sergeant [1901, 1911].

In [Q4] 1886, he married Ann Elizabeth Dyson [1868-19??] in Pontefract.


Ann Elizabeth was born in Darrington
 

Children:

  1. Augustus Sylvester [1888-1950] who was an errand boy (rope & twine) [1901]
  2. Florence Mary [b 1890] who was a worsted reeler [1911]
  3. George Herbert
  4. Ethel [b 1894] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
  5. Wilcock [b 1897] who was a bobbin setter (worsted) [1911]
  6. Ann Hetty [b 1898] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
  7. Sarah Ann [b 1900]
  8. Ephraim [b 1902]

The family lived at

  • Primrose Street, Northowram [1891]
  • 4 Claremont Terrace, Halifax [1901]
  • 19 Clover Hill Terrace, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1911] was grandson Clement Simms [b 1907]

Simms, William Henry
[1855-1901] He was a carpet sewer [1871] / a joiner [1881].

In Q2/1875, he married either Ann Dewhirst or Mary Hartley Green in Halifax.

On 23rd October 1875, he and his wife met in a public house and he asked her to go for a walk with him. As they walked, they talked about a recent murder trial and he remarked that he

could soon settle a girl in that way and no one would find it out

As they walked up Lister Lane, he took her in his arms and she felt a cut below her left ear with a pocket knife. She escaped and he was arrested.

In December 1875, he was charged with the attempted murder of his wife and he was sentenced to 5 years' penal servitude at Brixton Prison

Simon, Paul
[19??-] Drummer born in Halifax. Like his brother, Robin, he has played with several groups, including Ultravox

Simon, Robin
[1956-] Guitarist born in Halifax. Like his brother, Paul, he has played with several groups, including Ultravox

Simplex Time Recorder Company
See G. H. Gledhill & Sons Limited

Simpson...
The entries for people & families with the surname Simpson are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Simpson & Tiffany
Letterpress printers and publishers at Crossley Street, Halifax. Recorded in 1867.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1868

Simpson's: H. & J. T. Simpson
Halifax brassfounders [1905]. Partners included Harry Simpson and John T. Simpson

Simpson-Hinchliffe, William Algernon
[1880-1963] JP.

Born William Algernon Simpson and known as Algy or Wash. He was a bank-clerk.

In 1902, he became the third husband of Helen Hinchliffe, when they married at Knareborough. She was 49, he 22. He added his wife's surname to his own.

At Christmas 1903, he escaped without serious injury when his false beard caught fire on a candle as he played Father Christmas at Cragg Hall.

On 2nd July 1904, he was the unsuccessful Unionist candidate in the Sowerby by-election which was won by J. S. Higham.

On 27th July 1907, newspapers recorded

Generous Treatment of Workpeople by Mr and Mrs W. A. Simpson-Hinchliffe

In 1909, as he was driving up Church Bank Lane, his life was saved when his chauffeur quickly reversed the car to get out of the path of an engine which was being carried up the lane and had broken loose of the safety chains.

During World War I, he served as a Lieutenant and is mentioned on the memorial at Sowerby Bridge Constitutional Club.

He was Conservative MP for Sowerby [1922-1923].

He owned Old Cragg Hall, Cragg Vale and built Lower Cragg Hall, Cragg Vale where he was living when it was destroyed by fire in 1921.

He inherited £76,000 from his wife and left an estate of £234,000.

He moved to Wetherby Grange, North Yorkshire.

He left £1000 to Cragg Vale Church

Simpson's: Thomas Simpson & Sons Limited
Cabinet makers, furnishers, upholsterers, decorators, removal and storage business. Established in 1798 by Thomas Simpson

In 1815, their premises were in Woolshops. They moved to Waterhouse Street where they remained for 40 years.

In 1886, they moved to new premises in Silver Street which were built on the site of the White Lion Hotel & Posting House.

They manufactured at their Steam Cabinet Works in Corporation Street, Halifax. Their products included

Nonsuch gentleman's chair

It was one of the largest furnishers in the north of England.

In 1887, they acquired the carpet merchanting business of John Crossley & Sons Limited which had been in Town Hall Street East, Halifax.

Up to 1895, the firm had been run by 3 generations with the name Thomas Simpson.

In 1906, the Halifax Courier reported


that a furniture cart belonging to Simpson & Sons Limited, of Halifax, crashed through fencing and into the river at Thistle Bottom, Hebden Bridge
 

In 1936, they were listed as Simpson & Sons Limited with premises at Silver Street and Skircoat Road.

The business closed in 1957. Harrison Gibson took over the Silver Street premises.

Since then, the Silver Street premises have been occupied by a DIY store, health club, gents' outfitters and many small businesses.

In July 2009, there were proposals to convert the premises into a 31-bedroom hotel with a rear extension for a further 69 rooms.

Sims, Rev J. W.
[18??-1???] Of Halifax.

Methodist minister.

Recorded in June 1896, when he preached a sermon at the anniversary of Boulderclough New Connexion Sunday School

Sinclair, Sir George
[18??-18??] He stood unsuccessfully as the Tory candidate in the Election for MP for Halifax [1841]

Sindall, Alfred Zechariah
[1844-1933] Born in Spalding, Lincolnshire.

He trained in London.

He was a clock and watch maker, jeweller and silversmith at Union Street, Halifax, from around 1875, when he acquired the business of Mr Clark.

Around 1884, the business moved to 8 Commercial Street, Halifax.

In [Q2] 1881, he (possibly) married (1) Mary Ann Pickles in Bradford.

In [Q4] 1913, he married (2) Mary E. Clayton in Halifax.

The family lived at Selby House, Stump Cross [1905].

He died in Halifax

Singlehurst, John Goodwin
[1894-1917] Son of John Henry Singlehurst.

He was educated at Halifax Secondary School [until 1909] / a clerk at brick works [1911] / a clerk at the West Vale Brass Company.

He lived with his family at 33 Kliffen Place, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Cycle Corps, and served as a Private with the 12th Battalion South Wales Borderers.

He died of wounds [25th November 1917] (aged 23).

He was buried at Rocquigny-Equancourt Road British Cemetery, Manancourt, France [III A 11].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School, and on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Singlehurst, John Henry
[1869-1917] Born in Chatham, Kent.

He was employed by the Halifax Courier [for 25 years] / a news stereotyper at the Halifax Courier Office [1901] / a news stereotyper [1911].

In [Q2] 1893, he married Eliza Brailsford [1871-19??].


Eliza was born in Pilsley, Derbyshire
 

Children:

  1. John
  2. Ethel [b 1901]
  3. Winifred [b 1907]

The family lived at

  • 26 Doncaster Street, Salterhebble [1911]
  • 23 Abbey Walk South, Coronation Road, Halifax [1917]
  • 33 Kliffen Place, Halifax [1917]

John Henry died in Halifax [2nd February 1917] (aged 47).

Son John died in World War I [25th November 1917]

Singleton, Charles
[1822-1852] He was found dying in the privy at the Thornhill Arms, Rastrick. The inquest heard that he was subject to fits after drinking

Singleton, Christopher
[1593-1630] On 31st March 1630, he and Henry Smelt - both natives of Halifax – Charles Rochester [28] a native of Leeds, and George Rocliffe [33] a native of Doncaster, were executed at the Tyburn for coining base money in Walmgate, York. Their bodies were buried at St Sampson's Churchyard, York

Singleton, Crossland
[1848-1891] Born in Longwood.

He was a brick maker [1881, 1891]

In 1879, he married Eliza Aspinall [1849-1???] in Halifax.


Eliza had a son
Fred Aspinall
 

Children:

  1. Mary Eliza [1880-1881]
  2. Philemon
  3. Janet [b 1884] who was a worsted twister [1901], a weaver [1911]
  4. Walter
  5. Ida [b 1891] who was a weaver [1911]

The family lived at

  • 36 Richmond Terrace, Elland [1881]
  • 37 South Lane, Elland [1891]
  • 21 South Lane, Elland [1901]
  • 39 Catherine Street, Elland [1911]

Singleton, Fred
[1898-1917] Son of Charlotte & Sam Singleton of 19 West Street, Stone Chair.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 27th August 1917 (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [42-47 & 162], and on Coley War Memorial

Singleton, John
[1797-1881] He married Sarah [1800-1866].

Children:

  1. Alfred [1825-1843]
  2. Emma-Sarah [1829-1849]
  3. son who married Miss Briggs

Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse with granddaughters Elizabeth [1842-1845] who died aged 3 years and 4 months, Emma Briggs [1851-1857] who died aged 5 years and 10 months, and Sarah Jane Briggs [1860] who died aged 1 month

Singleton, John Edward
[1871-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a cotton warehouseman [1901]; a cotton blender [1911].

In [Q1] 1893, he married Eleanor Wilson [1872-19??] in Halifax.


Eleanor was born in ^Hx^
 

Children:

  1. child who died young [before 1911]
  2. Sam [b 1895] who was a box filler carpet manufacturer printing shed [1911]
  3. Jane Ellen [b 1897] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
  4. Wilson [b 1899] who was a worsted doffer [1911]
  5. Ada [b 1909]

The family lived at

  • 10 Smith's Court, Range Bank, Halifax [1901]
  • 5 Smith's Court, Range Bank, Halifax [1911]
  • 13 Leopold Street, Claremount, Halifax [1918]

Singleton, Joseph
[1???-18??] A draper at Halifax.

In March 1828, Christopher Crawshaw and John Widdup were charged with having, during the night of 8/9th September 1827, burglariously broken into and entered Singleton's house and stolen a quantity of woollen cloth and other items. Both men were given the death penalty

Singleton, Philemon
[1882-1920] Son of Crossland Singleton.

Born in Halifax [Q1 1882]

He was a shoe maker [1901] / a boot repairer [1911].

In [Q2] 1908, he married Ethel Hepworth [1883-1909] in Halifax

Singleton, Shaw
[1825-1882] Born in Sowerby.

He was a spinner [1849].

On 26th August 1849, he married Elizabeth Furness at Elland Parish Church.


Elizabeth was the daughter of
Moses Furness
 

They had no children

Singleton, Walter
[1888-1915] Son of Crossland Singleton

He was a cotton piecer [1901] / a plater [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed 4th June 1915 (aged 27).

He was looking through a periscope and firing at German loop-holes when a bullet hit the periscope and went into his head. The bullet struck the periscope and shattered his fingers. He died later that evening.

He was buried at Sailly-sur-la-Lys Canadian Cemetery, France [II F 127].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Elland, and on the Memorial at Rosemount Iron Works, Elland

Singleton, Whiteley
[1885-1979] Son of Ann (née Whiteley) [1851-1925] & Joah Singleton [1850-1934], a power loom tuner.

Born in Golcar [18th August 1885].

He was organist at St Martin's Church, Brighouse [1918-1967] / conductor for the Brighouse Choral Society / accompanist for the Brighouse Music Club.

Joseph Philip Marshall was a pupil of his.

On 19th May 1920, he married Mary Taylor [1892-1986] in Golcar.

The family lived at 29 Bryn Terrace, Brighouse

Singleton, William
[1847-1906] Born in Thornton in Craven.

He was landlord of the York Tavern, Todmorden [from at least 1895 until his death there in 1906] / treasurer and trustee of the Todmorden & District Licensed Victuallers Association.

On 28th August 1870, he married Adelaide [1836-1903] at St Bartholomew's Church, Colne.


Adelaide was the widow of John Wrigglesworth
 

Children:

  1. William Edward

He died following a painful affliction which necessitated the amputation of one leg.

After his death, son-in-law George Clayden took over at the York Hotel [1906-1920]

Singleton, William Edward
[1877-1920] Son of William Singleton.

Born in Colne.

He was a policeman.

On 9th April 1898, he married Mary Elizabeth Horsfall [1873-1927] at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone at St Paul, Cross Stone


Mary Elizabeth was born in Todmorden
 

Children:

  1. Adelaide May Gladys [1898-1971]
  2. Amy Constance Maud [1899-1918]

During World War I, he served with the Royal Garrison Artillery.

He died in Druids Cross Military Hospital, Woolton, Liverpool [9th April 1920].

He is remembered on Todmorden War Memorial. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,027 3/4d.

Probate was granted to his widow Mary Elizabeth.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Todmorden: Amy Constance Maud [8th November 1918]; William Edward [14th April 1920]; Mary Elizabeth [5th December 1927]

Singleton, Wilson
[1898-1918] Son of John Edward Singleton.

He was a porter for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company.

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1916], and served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers.

He died 10th April 1918 (aged 20).

He was buried at Hautmont Communal Cemetery, France [II A 4].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Thomas the Apostle, Claremount

Sirett, Thomas
[1815-1896] Born in St Giles, London.

He was master at Bolton Brow Wesleyan School [1850-1873] / a commercial clerk [1881] / a cashier [1888] / cashier at Balme & Pritchard Limited [until 1894].

In 1854, he married Sarah Elizabeth Gregory [1828-1913] from Heanor, Derbyshire.

Children:

  1. Jane Elizabeth [b 1857] who was a school teacher [1881]
  2. Annie Mary [b 1860] who was a school teacher [1881] and married William Dyche
  3. William Alfred [1866-1892] who was a printer's apprentice [1881], a printer compositor lodging in Westminster, London [1891], and died in Halifax [1892]

The family lived at

Thomas died 25th August 1896

Sisters' Chapels

Sisters' House, Priestley Green
Built in 1630 by Samuel Sunderland on the site of a 13th century dwelling.

A lintel is dated SS 1630 for Samuel Sunderland, and the housebody is dated TAP 1658. The original timber-frame and the pad-stones can be seen.

It was originally a single house. It is now divided into 2.

One part is known as Prior's Mead.

It is said that the Appleyard sisters lived here and established Coley Chapel and Eastfield Chapel, but the chapels were built in 1529, a century before the house. The house is said to be half-way between the 2 chapels.

The name was changed to Rose Cottage for a time.

In 1914, it was owned by Joseph Sunderland of Coley Hall.

In 1953, Mr Sellers bought the crumbling house for £200.

It is now 2 private dwellings.

Listers Well is sunk into the pavement in front of the house

Site statistics

Skeels, Dr William
[1865-1939] MRCS, LRCP.

On 12th September 1900, he married Ethel Ashcroft Ravenscroft [1875-1955].


Ethel came from The Cape, Plumbley, Cheshire
 

Children:

  1. Marjorie
  2. David

The couple first lived at 25 Church Lane, Brighouse. They later moved to Brooklands, Brighouse.

When Brooklands was demolished, they moved to Langwood, Laverock Lane, where he died.

William died 31st July 1939 (aged 74).

Emily died 2nd August 1955 (aged 80).

The couple were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

Skelton, Abraham
[18??-18??] Stone delver at Halifax.

In 1852, he was declared bankrupt

Skelton, Abraham
[1808-18??] Born in Ovenden.

He was a hand weaver (worsted) [1851]; who was a factory hand (worsted) [1851].

Around 1827, he married Mary [1808-18??].


Mary was born in Ovenden
 

Children:

  1. Susannah [b 1827]
  2. John [b 1829] who was a wool comber [1851]
  3. Joseph [b 1831] who was a power loom weaver (worsted) [1851]
  4. Mary [b 1835] who was a power loom weaver (worsted) [1851]
  5. Matthew [b 1836] who was a factory hand (worsted) [1851]
  6. Abraham

The family lived at

  • Mixenden Stones [1841]
  • Mixenden Lane [1851]

Skelton, Abraham
[1838-1???] Son of Abraham Skelton.

Born in Ovenden.

He was a factory hand (worsted) [1851] / a worsted spinning overlooker [1881] / a farmer [1891].

In [Q2] 1866, he married Ann Stables [1848-1???] in Halifax.


Ann was born in Huddersfield
 

Children:

  1. Hanson [b 1868] who was a worsted spinner [1881], a wheelwright [1911]
  2. Harry

The family lived at

  • Hays Lane, Ovenden [1881]
  • Upper West Scausby Farm, Ovenden [1891]

Skelton, Albert Edward
[1895-1916] Son of Fred Albert Skelton.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of the R. E. S. Gymnasium / an oiler (silk spinning) [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914], and served as a Sergeant with the 9th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was killed in action [15th September 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [11C & 12A], and on the Memorial at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax.

His brother Hubert also died in the War

Skelton, Arthur
[1897-1918] Born in Greetland.

He was a member of Thornfield United Free Methodist Church, Greetland & Sunday School / a member of Greetland Liberal Club.

He lived at 13 Spring Lane, Greetland.

During World War I, he enlisted [September 1916], and served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers.

He was killed by shellfire [27th September 1918].

He was buried at Hermies Hill British Cemetery, France [II D 13].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland, and on the Memorial at Greetland Liberal Club.

His death was reported in the Halifax Courier [26th October 1918]

Skelton, Edwin
[1845-1908] Son of Ann & William Skelton, a coal miner from Barnsley.

Born in Barnsley.

He was stationmaster at Holmfield Railway Station [1881].

On 18th January 1877, he married Ann Rebecca Wing [1857-1940] in Spittlegate, Grantham, Lincolnshire.


Ann Rebecca was the daughter of Jane (née Kirk) [1827-1882] & Vincent Wing [1828-1856]
 

Children:

  1. Alice Maud Mary [1879-1933] who married Ernest Edwin Mann
  2. George Harold

The family lived at Holmfield Station House [1881].

He died in Croydon [14th November 1908]

Skelton, Fred Albert
[1868-1904] Born in Halifax.

He was a drayman (railway company) [1901].

In [Q3] 1892, he married Louisa Collins [1869-19??] in Halifax.


Louisa was born in Halifax.

She was a railway waiting room attendant [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Hubert
  2. Albert Edward
  3. Dorothy [b 1898] who was a worsted winder [1911]
  4. Eva [b 1901]

The family lived at

  • 24 Fife Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 4 Dean Street, Halifax [1911]
  • 7 Bright Street, Sowerby Bridge [1916]

Fred died in Leeds [1904] (aged 37).

In 1913, she married Charles Heckingbottom in Halifax.

Sons Hubert & Albert Edward died in World War I

Skelton, George Harold
[1882-1971] Son of Edwin Skelton.

Born in Shipley.

On 25th July 1928, he married Emily Elizabeth Robinson [1902-1982] in Addiscombe.

He died in Hailsham, Sussex

Skelton, Harry
[18??-19??] Councillor for Halifax Ovenden ward [1894]

Skelton, Harry
[1856-1???] Butcher and innkeeper at the New Delight, Wainstalls [1881]

Skelton, Harry
[1870-19??] Son of Abraham Skelton.

Born in Liversedge.

He was a worsted spinner [1881]; a milk dealer [1891]; a cattleman on farm [1901].

Around 1895, he married Hannah [1871-19??].


Hannah was born in Halifax.

She was a charwoman [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Willie
  2. Ada [b 1898]
  3. Lily [b 1900]

The family lived at 4 Needle Row, Illingworth Moor, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Skelton's (Holywell Green) Limited
Worsted spinners. Recorded in 1950

Skelton, Hubert
[1893-1916] Son of Fred Albert Skelton.

He was a member of the R. E. S. Gymnasium / a spinning overlooker (woollen mill) [1911] / employed by Clay & Horsfall.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was killed in action on the Somme [28th October 1916].

He was buried at Cambrin Churchyard Extension, France [S 16]. and on the Memorial at Stannary Congregational Church, Halifax.

His brother Albert Edward also died in the War

Skelton, James
[18??-19??] Son of John Skelton.

He was a worsted spinner at Greaves Mill, Holywell Green [1905].

He married (1) Catherine [1831-1884].

Children:

  1. Sarah Annie [1865-1933] who married [1892] Edgar Pedley

On 25th November 1885, he married (2) Mary, in Barnsley.


Mary was the daughter of nail maker Peter Dronsfield (or Dransfield
 

Skelton, John
[1794-18??] Son of Joseph Skelton.

Born in Northowram [31st May 1794].

He was an assistant surveyor [1851]

On 16th September 1825, he married Esther, daughter of William Drake, at Southowram.

Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b 1827] who married Job Wainwright
  2. Martha [b 1829]
  3. Dorothy [b 1831]
  4. Henrietta Maria [b 1833]
  5. William [b 1836]
  6. Sarah [b 1841]
  7. Elizabeth [b 1843]
  8. John [b 1845] who was a bookkeeper

The family lived at Butterhouse, Skircoat [1851].

In 1851, living with the family, were grandchildren Jane & Thomas Wainwright, Esther's father William Drake, and aunt Hannah Turner [1770-18??].

John was dead by September 1855, when Esther and her children – Dorothy, William, Sarah, Elizabeth, John and Mary – and Mary's children – Jane and Thomas – sailed from Liverpool to New York aboard the Albert Gallatin.

In 1870, they were living in Chicago.

Esther was buried at Graceland Cemetery, Chicago

Skelton, Joseph
[17??-18??] Of Halifax.

In October 1828, he was declared bankrupt

Skelton, Leslie G.
[1???-19??] During World War II, he served with the Royal Air Force.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Skelton, M.
[18??-18??] Woolstapler at Halifax.

In March 1866, he was declared bankrupt

Skelton, Samuel
[17??-1807] Son of Samuel Skelton.

On 9th January 1772, he married Mary Jackson [17??-1823] at Pickering.

Children:

  1. Mary who married John Priestley

Skelton, Samuel
[1735-1787]

He married Elizabeth [17??-1787].

Children:

  1. Samuel

Elizabeth was buried at Pickering [14th April 1788]

Skelton, Thomas
[1895-1915] Born in Brampton, Cumberland.

He was a shuttle peg forger [1911].

In [Q2] 1910, he married Betsy Legg [1887-1971] in Todmorden.


Betsy was born in Wolverhampton.

She was a ring spinner (cotton) [1911]

 

They lived at

  • 7 Mitchell Street, Lineholme [1911]
  • 8 Pine Road, Todmorden [1916]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 23rd October 1916 (aged 29).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [3C & 3D], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

In [Q2] 1919, Betsy married (2) William Thomas Barritt [1882-1929].

In [Q3] 1932, she married (3) Charles Jennings.

She died in Todmorden [1971]

Skelton, William Daniel
[1883-1917] Son of Sarah & Thomas Skelton.

Born in Burton-on-Trent.

He was a commercial traveller [1911].

In [Q1] 1907, he married Gertrude Louisa Bentley [1885-19??] in Halifax.


Gertrude was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Frederick William [b 1907]
  2. child who died young [before 1911]

The family lived at

  • 13 Emscote Place, Halifax [1911]
  • 10 Leatham Street, Lee Mount, Halifax

During World War I, he enlisted with the Northumberland Fusiliers, and he served as a Private with the 210th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He died 30th November 1917 (aged 34).

He was buried at Jerusalem War Cemetery, Gaza) (including Palestine & Israel [Q 5].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Skelton, Willie
[1894-1917] Son of Harry Skelton.

Born in Halifax.

He was employed by I. & R. Charnock & Sons.

He lived at Firth's Buildings, Holmfield.

He had a sweetheart Miss Greenwood of Bradshaw.

During World War I, he enlisted [14th October 1916], and he served as a Rifleman with the 2nd/7th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He and 5 others were killed in action in an attack near Havrincourt in the Battle of Cambrai [21st November 1917].

He was buried at Neuville-Bourjonval British Cemetery, France [E 14].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Bradshaw War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Illingworth

Skew Bridge, Todmorden
A popular name for the Gauxholme Railway Bridge

Ski Slope, Boothtown
Pule Hill

Skidmore, Francis
[1???-18??] Coventry artist who produced the metalwork of the wrought-iron screen and the gates of All Souls' Church, Haley Hill

Skillings, Rev Thomas Percy
[1885-1962] Born in Downham, East Anglia.

He was a Methodist layman and baptised at Slaithwaite Baptist Church before becoming Minister at Blackley Particular Baptist Church [1918-1920].

In 1920, he married Elsie Ward in Chesterfield.

He died in Basford, Nottinghamshire

Skinner & Gray
Accountants of Halifax. Recorded in 1897 and 1900, when they advertised

Skinner & Gray
Insurance
9 Fountain Street, Halifax

Skinner, G.
[18??-19??] Of Lightcliffe. In September 1900r, he broke the Yorkshire Road Club record by riding 168½ miles in 11 hrs 55 mins

Skinner, John
[18??-19??] He worked for Joseph Brooke & Sons Limited at Hipperholme.

In 1913, he moved to the province of Québec, Canada. He worked in the town of Joliette as engine driver in a quarry there

Skircoat
District of Calderdale to the south and west of Halifax.

See Population and Parish statistics

Skircoat Board of Guardians
A part of the Halifax Poor Law Union.

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Skircoat township have included

  • George Mawell, Skircoat Moor [1869]
  • William Kershaw, Stafford Place [nominated 1869]

Skircoat Bus Garage, Halifax
Skircoat Road. The offices of Halifax Corporation Passenger Transport – and its successors – were situated next to The Shay on Huddersfield Road, with more bus garages at Elmwood Bus Garage on Shaw Hill

Skircoat constables
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Skircoat

Skircoat Cotton Manufacturing Company
In 1864, the company built the Salterhebble Mill

Skircoat Floral Society
Recorded in January 1858, when Frederick Edward Rawson was Treasurer

Skircoat Green
Area of Halifax north of Salterhebble.

Skircoat Green Allotments, Halifax
Allotments established on land previously occupied by a market gardener. St Luke's Hospital was built on a part of the land

Skircoat Green Co-Op
Branch of the Halifax Co-operative Society opened on 3rd December 1910

See Skircoat Green Co-Op

Skircoat Green Co-Op, Halifax
Branch number 10 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in January 1862.

See Skircoat Green Co-Op

Skircoat Green Working Men's Club & Institute
Recorded in 1905 at 26 Skircoat Green

Skircoat Hoard
In On 21st May 1915, a hoard of 1075 Roman coins was found at The Rocks by Nancy Berry, Gwendoline Evans, Lilian Nicholl, and Amy Rothwell, girls of Crossley & Porter Orphanage.

The bronze coins had been buried in a heap, perhaps in a bag. The innermost coins had suffered little corrosion and the inscriptions remained clear.

The coins were of many different types, the majority from the reign of Constantine the Great who was declared emperor on the death of his father in 306 AD. Most of the coins were struck between 328 & 345 AD.

The coins were given to Halifax Corporation for display in local museums

Skircoat House, Skircoat Green
Built for William Newby in the 18th century. The name was changed Bemerside, Skircoat Green by the second owner, George Haigh, from a couplet in a poem by Thomas the Rhymer:
Tyde what may betide,
Haigh shall be laird of Bemerside
It was subsequently bought by the daughters of Jeremiah Rawson: Emma Sophia, Christiana and Louisa [Mrs Inglis] – and renamed Ravenscliffe. When Christiana married, the sisters moved out of the house.

Edward Crossley bought the property and demolished it to build Bermerside House, Skircoat Green

Skircoat Library
Skircoat Green Road, Halifax. A branch library at Skircoat Green opened on 30th September 1926.

The present building was erected in 1930

Skircoat, Manor of
The manor was held by the Earls of Warren, John Talvas, Hugh de Copley, the Savile family, and Henry Savile [1535]

Skircoat Moor, Halifax
Aka Savile Park Recreation Ground, Skircoat Moor, Halifax Moor, Skircoat Common, and The Moor - is an open space of about 73 acres lying just east of Crossley-Heath School

See Savile Park Road, Halifax

Skircoat Overseers of the Poor
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Skircoat

Skircoat Race Course
Racing took place at Skircoat in 1754

Skircoat Society for the Prosecution of Felons
Prosecution society

Skircoat, Sowerby & Soyland, Prosecution Society
An 18th century prosecution society

Skircoat Surveyor of the Highways
Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Skircoat included:

Skircoat Ward, Halifax
One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax.

See Henry Edmunds, John Hardy and George Henry Smith

Skircoat Workhouse

Skirden Clough
Stream from Ovenden Moor which feeds Ogden Reservoir

Skirden Edge
A part of Ovenden Moor where the wind farm stands

Skirrow & Roebuck
Quarry-owners and stone merchants at Park Quarry, Lightcliffe

Skirrow, Robert
[17??-18??] Watchmaker and clockmaker at 8 Corn Market, Halifax [1829, 1834], 10 Corn Market, Halifax [1837], and 8 Corn Market, Halifax [1842]

Skitmore, John Willie
[1892-1916] Born in Brighouse.

He married 1915 Florence M. Holmes in Halifax.

They lived at 11 Castle Terrace, Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 12th October 1916 (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B], and on Brighouse War Memorial

Skofield, Mr
[15??-15??] Vicar of Elland [1566]

Skues & Wilson
Milliners, feather dressers and artificial florists at 22 Crown Street, Halifax.

The business was established around 1871 by Gill & Lord.

In 1888, the business passed to Mrs Skues and Miss Wilson

Skues Café, Halifax
They had business at Princess Street, Halifax [1904] and Wade Street, Halifax [1936].

Lipton's Grocers was next door

See Oriental Café, Halifax and Richard Skues

Skues, Mrs
[18??-19??] Partner in Skues & Wilson

Skues, Richard
[1???-1???] Proprietor of the Oriental Café, Halifax [1905].

See Skues Café, Halifax

Skues, Richard
[18??-19??] Publisher of the Halifax Free Press in 1890.

One of the founders of the Halifax Courier [1852]

Skyblazers
firework manufacturers at Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge [2008]

Skylark Farm, Ovenden
Owners and tenants have included

Slack
Local name for Heptonstall Slack

Slack, Barkisland
Recorded in 1679, when when Joshua Horton left to his son Elkanah property in Thornton, Allerton, Addingham, Hillhouse, Heslegreave, Slack in Barkisland, and Stavery in Sowerby

Slack, Rev Benjamin
[1???-1868] Minister of the Todmorden Methodist Circuit for 30 years

Slack Farm, Old Town

The Slack, Heptonstall
Late 18th century house

Slack House, Heptonstall
Built by James Thomas Berry. He lived here with his family.

The Sutcliffe family enlarged the house when they lived here.

Owners and tenants have included

Slack Top, Heptonstall

Slackfield Farm, Causeway Foot
House and barn. Built 1780

Sladdin, Arnold Gladstone
[1882-19??] Brighouse architect.

He was at 39 Briggate, Brighouse [1923].

His work includes St Paul's Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School, Brighouse

Sladdin, Arthur
[1857-1924] Son of Orlando Sladdin.

He was a well-known flautist. He was conductor of the Brighouse Musical Festival from 1892, and deputy conductor of the Brighouse Choral Society.

He and his brother, James, took over the family business. In 1883, James withdrew and left Arthur as the remaining partner

Sladdin, Edwin
[1822-1886] Born in Hipperholme.

He was a small wiredrawer [1871] / a wiredrawer [1881].

He married Elizabeth [1826-1???].


Elizabeth was born in Barnsley
 

Children:

  1. Martha Ann [b 1846] who was a skirt maker [1871] and married Alvin Copley
  2. John [b 1854] who was a solicitors clerk [1871], a teacher of music [1881]
  3. Sarah J [b 1856] who was a cigar maker [1871], a teacher of music [1881]
  4. Hannah [b 1865] who was a dressmaker's apprentice [1881]
  5. Mary E [b 1868]
  6. Elizabeth [b 1871]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at 23 Gladstone Street, Halifax [1871, 1881].

Living with them [in 1881] was grandson John E. Copley [b 1874]

Sladdin, Edwin Arnold
[1888-1916] Son of John Sladdin.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of St Augustine's Church, Pellon / an elementary school teacher / a teacher at St Augustine's School, Pellon / a teacher at St Andrew's School, Brighouse.

During World War I, he enlisted [March 1916], and served as a Private with the 3rd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died in Walkergate Fever Hospital, Newcastle, following inoculations [31st March 1916].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell with military honours [3 733].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Brighouse War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Augustine's Church, Pellon

Sladdin, Harold
[1???-1???] Son of James Sunderland Sladdin. He carried on the family tailor business, and passed it on to James Edward Sladdin

Sladdin, James Edward
[1???-19??] Succeeded Harold Sladdin into the family tailor business. He opened premises in Cleckheaton. He was Founder and sometime President of the Spenborough Chamber of Trade

Sladdin, James Sunderland
[1851-1932] Son of Orlando Sladdin.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a master tailor [1901].

After his father's death, he moved the family tailoring business to premises next to the Civic Hall at 15 Bradford Road, Brighouse. He later opened a shop in Northgate, Cleckheaton.

He is described as dressing elegantly, and was frequently mistaken for King Edward VII. He was a well-known vocalist. He was Treasurer of the Brighouse Musical Festival.

He and his brother, Arthur, took over the family business. In 1883, James withdrew and left Arthur as the remaining partner. James's son, Harold, carried on the family business.

In 1903, James placed a screen in memory of his father Orlando in St Martin's Church, Brighouse.

He married Ellen [1856-19??] from Saltaire.

Children:

  1. Orlando Sunderland [b 1878]
  2. Harold [b 1890]

The family lived at 15 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1901].

See Humphrey Hirst

Sladdin, John
[1???-17??] Of Ovenden.

In 1749, he published a pamphlet entitled

A brief Description of the Methodists, and a Confutation of their dangerous Principles

Sladdin, John
[17??-1???] Coiner of Wadsworth

Sladdin, John
[1823-1882] Born in Brighouse.

He was an overlooker of weaving [1851] / landlord of the Coach & Horses, Halifax [1881, 1882].

In 1843, he married Martha Wilson [1821-1887] in Halifax


Martha was born in Halifax.

She was a dress maker [1851]

 

Children:

  1. Rachel [b 1844]
  2. Arthur [b 1850]
  3. Albert Henry [b 1851]

The family lived at Plough Croft, Plough Croft Head [1851].

John died in the Coach & Horses [January 1882].

After his death, Martha took over at the Coach & Horses and was there until her death [1887]

Sladdin, John
[1854-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a professor of music [1891] / a teacher of music [1911] / organist at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.

In 1883, he married Emily Wilkinson [1857-1922] in Halifax.


Emily was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Edwin Arnold
  2. Bessie Mildred [b 1890]
  3. John Leslie [1893-1969]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

  • 19 Cromwell Terrace, Halifax [1891]
  • 27 Gladstone Road, Halifax [1901]
  • 27 Cavendish terrace, Halifax [1911]

John died in 1917 or 1921

Sladdin, John
[1879-1917] (Possibly) son of William Sladdin & Mrs Sladdin of 31 Range Lane, Haley Hill, Halifax.

Born in Halifax [Q1 1879].

In [Q4] 1904, he married Isabella Taylor in Leeds.

They lived at

  • 31 King Street, Halifax
  • 14 Charles Place, Charles Street, Quarry Hill, Leeds

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 21st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 10th February 1917 (aged 37).

He was buried at Bray Military Cemetery, France [II A 46].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Sladdin, Orlando
[1816-1894] Founded Sladdin's tailors at 7 Bethel Street, Brighouse in 1840.

He was a well-known musician, and, in 1871, he conducted a performance of Judas Maccabaeus by the Brighouse Choral Society.

In 1893, he wrote the music for a composition, to words by James Sutcliffe, to celebrate the incorporation of the Borough of Brighouse.

In 1840, he married (1) Rachel Aspinall in Halifax.


Rachel was the daughter of William Aspinall
 

Children:

  1. Robert
  2. William Henry

In 1849, he married (2) Martha Sunderland [1817-1868] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. James Sunderland
  2. Ann [1853-1926] who married William Workman
  3. John [b 1855]
  4. Arthur

The family lived at Bethel Street, Brighouse [1861, 1871].

He died in 1894.

In 1903, his son, James, placed a screen in his memory in St Martin's Church, Brighouse.

See Squire Aspinall

Sladdin's: Orlando Sladdin & Son
Brighouse firm of fashionable tailors known as
the Savile Row Tailors of the North

founded by Orlando Sladdin in 1840.

They had premises at 7 Bethel Street, Brighouse and in Cleckheaton.

In 1861, he employed 2 men and 2 boys.

When he retired in 1881, the business was carried on by his sons, James and Arthur.

In 1883, James withdrew and left Arthur as the remaining partner.

In 1901, Sladdin's were at 15 Bradford Road, Brighouse

Sladdin, Robert
[1777-1833] Or Sladden.

He was a cordwainer of Hipperholme / a well-known singer in Brighouse.

On 29th May 1806, he married Ann Hemingway from Southowram.

On 25th September 1833, Mrs Sunderland made her début at a benefit concert for his widow

Sladdin, Robert
[1841-1???] Son of Orlando Sladdin.

Like others in the family, he was a tailor and an organist [1861]

Sladdin, Robert
[1897-1918] MM.

Born in Halifax.

He lived at 11 Milton Terrace, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died in 1918.

He was awarded the Military Medal

Sladdin, Robert Edison
[1880-1925] Son of William Henry Sladdin.

He was a draper [1901] / a commercial traveller [1911].

In 1901, he was advertising

Caps of every description

for sale at 5 Bethel Street, Brighouse

Sladdin, Susan
[16??-16??] Also Sladin, Sladen. Of Sowerby.

In 1652, she was arrested and imprisoned at York for the murder of her child

Sladdin's: W. H. Sladdin & Sons Limited
Brighouse manufacturer of shoulder pads and wadding at Crowtrees Mill, Rastrick.

During World War II, they produced seats for RAF aircraft.

See Sladdin's Mill, Rastrick

Sladdin, William
[1838-1898] Born in Northowram.

He was a flag facer (stone) [1881]; a flag facer [1891].

In [Q2] 1858, he married Joyce Turner [1838-1???] in Halifax.


Joyce was born in Northowram
 

Children:

  1. child who died young [before 1911]
  2. child who died young [before 1911]
  3. Elizabeth [b 1864] who was a mill winder (worsted) [1881], a damask weaver (worsted & silk) [1891], a worsted weaver [1901, 1911] and never married
  4. Mary Ann [b 1866] who was a spinner [1881], a winder (worsted & silk) [1891], a tapestry weaver [1901], a worsted weaver [1911], and never married
  5. Emma [b 1868] who was a worsted hand winder [1881], a damask weaver (worsted & silk) [1891]
  6. Joseph [b 1870] who was a stone flag facer [1891]
  7. Eliza [b 1874] who was a winder (worsted & silk) [1891]
  8. Walter [b 1877] who was a spinner (worsted & silk) [1891], a stone hewer (quarryman) [1901]
  9. John [b 1879] who was a spinner (worsted & silk) [1891], a tapestry weaver [1901] – could he be John Sladdin?

The family lived at

  • New Road, Northowram [1881]
  • Clough, Northowram [1891]
  • 3 Back Clough, Northowram [1901]
  • 11 Stump Cross, Halifax [1911]

William died [Q4] 1898 (aged 61) 

Sladdin, William Henry
[18??-1???] He had business at Fink Hill Quarry, Hipperholme [1888-1906] and Ashday Park Stone Quarries [1899].

In 1898, he bought Ashday Hall, Southowram.

In 1909, he presented a Screen between the Nave and the Ambulatory at Brighouse Parish Church

Sladdin, William Henry
[1845-1918] Son of Orlando Sladdin.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Brighouse & Sunday School / a tailor (like others in the family) [1861] / a commercial traveller [1871, 1877] / a manufacturer of specialities for the clothing trade [1911].

In [Q4] 1871, he married (1) Mary Jubb [1839-1875] in Halifax.


Mary was the daughter of Joseph Jubb
 

Children:

  1. Mary Hannah [1872-1875]
  2. Joseph Robert [1874-1875]

Mary died [Q2] 1875 (aged 36).

In [Q1] 1876, he married (2) Sarah Ann [1842-19??].


Sarah Ann came from Rastrick
 

Children:

  1. child who died in infancy [before 1911]
  2. Faraday Mendelssohn [1878-1953] who was assisting his father in business [1875]
  3. Robert Edison
  4. Arnold Gladstone [1882-1941] who was an architect & surveyor [1911]

The family lived at Mount View, 34 & 36 Lightcliffe Road, Brighouse [1911].

William Henry were buried at Brighouse Cemetery [15th June 1918].

The younger children were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse with their Jubb grandparents.

See Samuel Aspinall

Slade, Charles Edward
[18??-1918] Of Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.

He died 18th April 1918.

He is remembered on the Loos Memorial, France [89-91], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Sladen, Asheton
[1819-1888] Born in Halifax.

He was a merchant in foreign hides [1861].

In [Q3] 1859, he married Julia Tillotson [1837-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Walter Percy [b 1849]
  2. Ida Constance [b 1860]
  3. (possibly) Asheton Fitzroy [b 1869]

The family lived at Savile Lodge, Halifax.

He (possibly) died in Epsom [Q1 1888]

Sladen, Fred
[1854-1925] Son of Joseph Sladen.

He was a cotton piecer [1871] / a watchmaker & jeweller [1881, 1891].

Around 1880, he established a watchmaker and jeweller business at Town Hall Street, Sowerby Bridge

In 1884, he married Sarah Whitworth [1862-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Joseph Arthur [b 1886]
  2. Irving Whitworth [b 1887]
  3. Jessie Amelia [b 1889]
  4. Marion A [b 1892]
  5. Reg

The family lived at 19 Pleasant Street, Sowerby Bridge, Warley [1891].

For health reasons, he decided to emigrated to emigrate to New Zealand. In August 1896, he advertised in the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle that he was

Selling Off Previous to Going Abroad

and was offering the whole of his well known stock at a discount.

On 26th November 1896, the family set sail from London on the Orient, bound for Sydney, Australia and New Zealand.

In February 1897, he sent a cablegram – published in the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle – stating that he had arrived safely at New Zealand.

In 1897, Llewellyn Speak went to Christchurch, New Zealand, to work for Fred.

In 1901, he wrote a letter from Christchurch, New Zealand, which was published in the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle.

In 1903, the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle recorded that Fred had sent a donation from New Zealand to Sowerby Bridge Congregational Church.

The business is still active as Fred Sladen & Sons Limited in Christchurch, New Zealand and managed by the family

Sladen, Joseph
[1829-1862] He was a wool sorter [1861].

In 1852, he married Grace Sutcliffe [1830-1???] in Halifax. The widowed Grace was a laundress [1871].

Children:

  1. Fred
  2. Rachael Ann [b 1862] who was a piecer in cotton mill [1881]

The family lived at

  • Beech Terrace, Sowerby Bridge, Warley [1861]
  • Upper Flatt Head, Soyland [1871]
  • Beech Road, Sowerby Bridge, Warley [1881]

In 1871, the family were living with Grace's widowed mother Ruth Sutcliffe [aged 74] (farmer of 5 acres owner) 

Sladen Lock, Todmorden
Lock #44 on the Rochdale Canal

Sladen, Thomas
[1787-1853] He was a corn merchant & miller at Mearclough Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1841].

He and his eldest son Thomas Sutcliffe Sladen were in partnership, trading as corn millers and merchants, Mearclough House, Norland. In 1843, the partnership was dissolved.

Stansfeld families

He married Elizabeth [1788-18??].

Children:

  1. Mary Frances [b 1806]
  2. Thomas Sutcliffe
  3. James Tonge [1812-1835]
  4. Emma [b 1814] who married [1837] George Hicks Seymour, gentleman of York
  5. Amelia [b 1815]
  6. Isabella [b 1816]
  7. Ashton [b 1818] who was a corn merchant and miller [1841]
  8. Mary Elizabeth [b 1824]

The family lived at

Living with them [in 1841] were daughter Emma Seymour and her daughters Isabella Mary [aged 3], Emma Georgina [aged 1] and Ada Jane [aged 2 months], and 4 servants

Sladen, Thomas Sutcliffe
[1808-1898] Son of Thomas Sladen.

Born at Wood House, near Halifax.

He was an elector in the elections for MPs for the West Riding [1841] / a corn merchant [1851]

He and his father were in partnership, trading as corn millers and merchants, Mearclough House, Norland. In 1843, the partnership was dissolved.

He married Emma [1817-18??].

Children:

  1. Emma Dora [b 1841] who married [1882] John Hallilay in Dorking

The family lived at

  • Elm Cottage, Halifax [?]
  • Elmwood, Halifax [1841]
  • Kersal Bank, Broughton, Salford, Lancashire [1851]
  • Horsham Road, Dorking, Surrey [1881]
  • The Ferns, Church Street, Epsom, Surrey [1891]

Living with them [in 1851] was widowed sister-in-law Mary Ann Halliday [aged 46].

He was living on income from dividends [1881].

By 1891, he was a widower living on own means.

He died in Epsom [17th April 1898].

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £894. Probate was granted to daughter Emma Dora Hallilay and William Henry Smith (civil engineer) 

Slate Delfs Farm, Cragg Vale
The Sugden family were evicted when the Starfish site opened at Slate Delfs Hill during World War II. It fell into dereliction. In the 1990s, it was restored

Slate Delfs Hill, Cragg Vale
There was a Starfish site here during World War II which was intended to divert German aircraft from the railway station and goods yard at Greetland station, and also from Leeds and Bradford. The site was located to the south west in the area leading towards Great Manshead Hill.

The decoy consisted of a double line of about a dozen flash pans, where oil would be burned to simulate incendiary bombs. There would also have been decoy lights and shadow buildings, possibly constructed using walling stone from alongside some of the enclosure period tracks in the area. The bunker consists of two rooms either side of a central entrance passage, defended by a high blast screen

Slate Pit Hill Cross, Ripponden
Wayside cross

Slater...
The entries for people & families with the surname Slater are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Slater Bank, Hebden Bridge
1, 3 & 5 Eversley Road. House of 1740. Now 3 dwellings

Slater's: E. J. Slater & Son
Transport company at Town Hall Garage, Elland.

In 1958, the Proprietors were J. E. Jowett and sons. They had 3 coaches The fleet livery was Ivory/Black

Slater Ing, Slack
Heptonstall.

Lower Slater Ing is an early 17th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

A holiday home for children from the industrial towns and cities was opened here in 1915

Slaters Bank Farm, Hebden Bridge
Two 18th century dwelling and underdwelling houses.

The underdwellings are of the back-to-earth type

Slaughter Gap, Battle of
On 4th January 1644, during the Civil War, Major Eden marched a small Parliamentary force through Sowerby, leaving Captain Helliwell's company to guard his camp. In the earlier Battle of Sowerby Bridge, he encountered the Royalists, killed 3 men and captured Captain Clapham and others.

Captain Farrar and his cavalry, pursued the retreating Royalists towards Halifax, but they went too far, and could not regain their main force at Sowerby Bridge.

Mackworth's outpost at Kings Cross and Senby Edge, blocked the direct route back to Heptonstall, so Farrar appears to have led his men across Halifax Moor and Ovenden Wood, with the intention of crossing the head of Luddenden Dean and the moors at Heptonstall. They were checked at Mixenden and obliged to fight on the slope between Hunter Hill and Mixenden Brook. Portions of gun barrels, locks and flints have been found on Hunter Hill.

The traditional name of the place is Bloody Field and a part of Binns Hole Clough is called Slaughter Gap.

Captain Farrar and 9 men were obliged to surrender and one of the men was killed. 3 of the prisoners were hanged near the Gibbet for deserting from Mackworth's force

Slead Cottage, Southowram
12 Chapel Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Slead Hall, Brighouse
Halifax Road, Slead Syke.

See Slead Hall Lodge, Brighouse

Slead Hall Lodge, Brighouse
Halifax Road, Slead Syke. The 19th century lodge for Slead Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

Slead Hill, Southowram
Land at the south side of the junction of Chapel Lane & Church Lane.

Slead House, Southowram is recorded here around 1850.

United Methodist Free Church, Southowram was built here [1859]

Slead House, Brighouse
Slead Syke.

A re-used stone dated 1671 suggests that there was an earlier house on the site.

Owners and tenants have included

It is now 2 dwellings

Slead House, Southowram
Recorded around 1850 at Slead Hill, Southowram

Slead Syke
Also spelled Sike. An area of Brighouse.

In the early 20th century, there were several proposals for the construction of boys' and/or girls' schools on the site

Slead Syke Nurseries, Brighouse
Established around 1864 by Charles Kershaw and his son.

Other members of the family were involved in the business, including Robert Kershaw [1929].

The receiver was called in 1929.

In 1928, Yates's Seed Merchants bought into the business.

The business evolved into Kershaw's Garden Centre – now run by the Yates family – and still stands in Halifax Road, Brighouse

Slead Syke Sports Centre
Brighouse. The sports facilities of Brighouse High School. The sports centre opened in 19??


Question: Is there a website with more up-to-date information?

 

Sleap, Edward
[18??-18??] MA.

Educated at Brazenose College Oxford. He was elected headmaster at Heath Grammar School [20th February 1840]

Sleath, William Fernie
[1886-1965] Born in Leith, Scotland.

He was manager in a typewriter company [1911].

In 1911, he was listed as a visitor staying with the family of Booth Hartley.

In 1918, he married (1) Ann, daughter of Booth Hartley, in Hull.

Ann died 5th February 1919. She was buried at St Mary's Church, Cottonstones.

In 1921, he married (2) Isabella, her sister, in Halifax

Sleddel, John
[17??-18??] Hatter in Halifax [1784]

Sleepy Lowe, Warley Moor
Prehistoric stone cairn. Recorded on maps produced in 1850

Sleigh, William
[1???-18??] Methodist preacher at Todmorden [1833]

Slinger, Albert
[1855-1911] Born in Northowram.

He was a driller of Boothtown [1883] / a mechanic labourer [1891] / a machine minder (iron) [1901] / an iron driller [1911].

In 1883, he married Emily Wormald [1855-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Emily, of Queens Road, Halifax, was born in Warley, the daughter of
Thomas Wormald
 

Children:

  1. Edith [b 1885]
  2. Annie E [b 1889] who was a worsted spinner (half time) [1901]
  3. Ernest
  4. Ethel [b 1892]
  5. Elsie [b 1893] who was a worsted spinner [1911]
  6. Florry / Florence [b 1895] who was a worsted spinner [1911]

The family lived at

  • Shroggs Road, Ovenden [1891]
  • 14 Staups, Northowram [1901]
  • 34 Holt Street, Halifax [1911]

Living with them [in 1891] was sister-in-law Amelia Wormald [b  1853] (wool drawing).

Emily died in 1899 (aged 44).

Living with them [in 1901, 1911] was widowed sister-in-law Amelia Simpson.

Albert died [Q4] 1911 (aged 56) 

Slinger, Ernest
[1891-1916] Son of Albert Slinger.

Born in Halifax.

In 1911, he was living at 12 Old Lee Bank, Halifax with his cousin Harry Pollard [b 1886] (worsted operative, roving piler) and his wife Winifred [b Newcastle on Tyne 1887].

He was a member of St Matthew's Church, Northowram / a worsted overlooker [1911] / an overlooker of Boston Street, Halifax [1912] / employed by Thomas Hoyle & Sons Limited at Range Bank.

In 1912, he married Elizabeth Ann Ryans [1892-19??] in Halifax.


Elizabeth Ann, of Wentworth Terrace, Halifax, was the daughter of William Ryans, mechanic
 

Children:

  1. Vera [b 1913]

The family lived at 5 Wentworth Terrace, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [February 1915], 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 in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [3rd September 1916].

He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [V D 9].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

One brother-in-law was killed in action, and another was serving in the War

Slip Inn Restaurant, Halifax
Northgate.

Run by Jonathan Potterton [around 1910]

Slippy Lane, Mixenden
There is a clapper bridge over the Hebble here

Slitheroe
Aka Slithero, Slitherom, Slithrom.

That part of Rishworth where the road bends to cross the Ryburn

Slitheroe Bridge, Rishworth
A large stone and concrete arch carries the Rochdale Road over the Ryburn.

It is the boundary between Rishworth and Soyland townships.

The original bridge was washed away on 16th November 1866, and again destroyed on 10th October 1873.

It presented a dangerous bend for traffic and was rebuilt when the road was widened in 1925.

See Rishworth Station, Rishworth Toll House and Rishworth Trestle Bridge

Slitheroe House, Rishworth
(Possibly) stood on the site of what was Lower Okes Farm, Rishworth.

Owners and tenants have included

Sloan, Charles
[1???-18??] Tea dealer of Halifax [1834].

On 18th December 1834, he married Hannah Wainhouse at Halifax Parish Church.

He was at 28 Grove Street [1837]

Thomas Sloan was a tea dealer at 25 Church Street [1837]

Sloan, Edward
[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church

Sloan, Peter
[18??-1917] Born in Liverpool.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 21st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment.

He was killed in action [2nd May 1917].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets

Sloan, Rev Robert Copeland
[18??-19??] Minister at Trinity Road Baptist Church [1908, 1915].

In [Q2] 1901, he married Gertrude May Green in West Ham.


Gertrude May was the daughter of John Green of Manor Park, Essex, and brother of Frank Green
 

They lived at 44 Prescott Street, Halifax [1915]

Sloane, Edward
[18??-18??] Of Halifax. In 1849, he published Essays, Tales & Sketches. He was an acquaintance of Branwell Brontë

Slode, Wainstalls
Or Sload.

Owned by the Holdsworth family.

17th century house dated ISF 1662 for Sarah (née Holdsworth) & Jacob Farrar.

Slums

Slurring Rock, Hebden Bridge
Large boulder at Hardcastle Crags. Victorian children used to slurslide – down the rock in their metal-shod clogs

Sly, John
[1857-19??] Born in Mickley, Yorkshire. Landlord of the Ring O' Bells, Rastrick [1901].

He married Mary [1859-19??] from Scotland

Smailes, Rev G.
[19??-19??] He served at Reading before becoming Minister at Lightcliffe Congregational Church [1960]

Smales, Walsden
Robert Law & Company owned 4 cottages at Smales.

In 1842, the cottages were occupied by James Greenwood, William Butterworth, James Pickup and John Woodhead

Small Lees, Soyland
House. John del Smaleleghes is mentioned in 1361.

The Crossley family were later associated with the house. Thomas Crossley of Smallots and Edward Crossley of Smaleyes in Sowerby are mentioned in 1535. John Crossley lived here in the early 17th century.

The house is dated IMC 1656 for Martha and John Crossley who rebuilt the house.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

See Far Small Lees, Soyland, Small Lees Mill, Soyland and Upper Small Lees, Soyland

Small, Richard
[1878-19??] He was a carpet mill worker [1910]

He married Martha Ann Hirst.


Martha Ann was the daughter of
John Hirst
 

In 1905, they migrated to the USA.

Children:

  1. Winifred Alice Mary [1909-1911] who died in Firthcliffe, USA aged 2 years & 6 months

The family lived at Firthcliffe, USA [1910].

Living with them in 1910 were Martha Ann's sister Nancy Hirst [aged 29], niece Anna Smith [aged 22] and boarder Robert Campbell [aged 20], all of whom were employed in the carpet works.

Daughter Winifred is remembered on her grandparents' grave at Brighouse Cemetery

Small Wiredrawers' Society
Halifax. Recorded in 1892.

See Halifax Wiredrawers' Association and Wire drawing

Smalley, Henry
[1862-19??] Born in Chesterfield.

He was a bank caretaker [1911].

In [Q4] 1885, he married Sarah Strudwick [1859-19??] from Godalming, Surrey, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Robert Henry [b 1892] who was an apprentice books & fancy goods [1900]
  2. Annie [b 1896]

The family lived at 9 Crossley Street, Halifax [1911]

Smallpage, Samuel
[1???-1757]

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church [31st July 1757]

Smallpage, Samuel
[17??-1788] He (possibly) married Hannah [1732-1815].

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church [6th August 1788]

Smallwood, James
[1885-1917] Son of Jonathan Smallwood.

He was a member of Coley Church / a member of St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe / a stable boy [1901] / farming and driving [1911] / a taxi proprietor / a farm worker.

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1916], and served as a Guardsman with the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards.

He was killed in action [1st August 1917] (aged 32).

He was buried at Artillery Wood Cemetery, Belgium [IV E 20].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint John the Baptist, Coley, on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe, on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Coley War Memorial

Smallwood, Jonathan
[1844-1???] Son of Thomas Smallwood, farmer.

Born in Sutton on Derwent, Yorkshire.

He was a farmer of Hipperholme [1874] / a farmer of 20 acres employing 1 man [1881] / a farmer & cab proprietor (own account) [1891, 1901, 1911].

In 1874, he married Frances (Fanny) Sucksmith [1844-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Fanny was born in Hipperholme.

Her father was not recorded on the marriage documents

 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [b 1875]
  2. Margaret / Maggie [b 1876] who was a dressmaker [1891, 1901] & married Henry Green
  3. Annie [b 1879] who was a dressmaker [1901]
  4. Thomas [b 1881] who was a driver [1901], a currier [1911]
  5. Mary [b 1883]
  6. James
  7. William [b 1888] who was a butcher boy [1901]
  8. John Stanley [b 1891] who was farming and driving [1911]

The family lived at

  • Hipperholme [1881]
  • Roylands Farm, Wakefield Road, Hipperholme with Brighouse [1891]
  • Roydlands Farm, Hipperholme, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Smallwood, Percy
[1895-1918] Born in Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died 1st October 1918.

He was buried at Bellicourt British Cemetery, France [VII C 2].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Smallwood, William
[18??-18??] Cab proprietor at Whitehall, Hipperholme [1922]

Smart, Rev D. A.
[19??-19??] Curate at Sowerby Bridge [1956]

Smeakin Hill, Wadsworth
Or Smeekin Hill. Wadsworth War Memorial stands here

Smeaton's
Cotton manufacturers at Phoebe Lane Mills [1911]

Smedley, John
[1???-18??] Methodist preacher at Sowerby Bridge [1833]

Smeed, Rev V. R.
[18??-19??] Pastor at Rishworth Particular Baptist Chapel [1909, 1915]

He resigned on 3rd October 1915

Smeeton, George Frederick
[1837-1890] Born in Congleton. He moved to Halifax around 1860.

He was an ironmonger employing 2 boys [1861] / an ironmonger employing 2 men, 2 apprentices [1871] / a cotton doubler employing 10 men, 12 women and 20 children [1871] / a cotton spinner and cotton yarn manufacturer at Stoney Royd Mills, Halifax [1874, 1881] / a cotton doubler employing 120 hands [1881] / a provisional director of the Stoney Royd Spinning Company Limited [1881]

In 1859, he married Ann, daughter of Thackrah Mills, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. William Mills [b 1860]
  2. Charles Henry [b 1864]
  3. Emma Jane [b 1867]
  4. Ellinor Maud (Ellen) [b 1872]
  5. Edward Leaf [b 1875]

The family lived at

  • Old Market, Halifax [1861]
  • 1 Fountain Street, Halifax [1871]
  • Savile Park, Halifax [1874]
  • Grafton Lodge, Halifax [1881]
  • 13 Dean Street, Layton, Blackpool [1891]

He died at South Shore, Blackpool

Smeeton's: W. M. Smeeton Limited
Cotton spinners and doublers at Stoney Royd Mills, Halifax [1905].

Established by William Mills Smeeton

Smeeton, William Mills
[1860-1940] Born 8th November 1860.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School [1873].

Established W. M. Smeeton Limited.

He was listed as a provisional director of the Stoney Royd Spinning Company Limited [1881].

On 28th December 1898, he married Margaret Anna Conington in Horncastle, Lincolnshire.

He died (possibly) in Kingsclere, Hampshire [28th May 1940]

Smelt, Henry
[1605-1630] On 31st March 1630, he and Christopher Singleton - both natives of Halifax – Charles Rochester [28] a native of Leeds, and George Rocliffe [33] a native of Doncaster, were executed at the Tyburn for coining base money in Walmgate, York. Their bodies were buried at St Sampson's Churchyard, York

Smelt, Olive
[1924-2011] Peter Sutcliffe – the Yorkshire Ripper – was accused of the attempted murder of Mrs Smelt when she was attacked at Boothtown in August 1975. Mrs Smelt had been for a night out with friends, and had been given a lift and dropped off to get fish and chips to take home. Sutcliffe accosted her in an alley and remarked on the bad weather before striking a blow on her head which severely damaged her skull. She recovered from the injuries.

She was the first to indicate that the murderer did not have a Geordie accent

The man who spoke to me and who I believe attacked me was not a very well-spoken man and sounded like a Yorkshireman

Smethurst, E. C.
[18??-19??] Of Sowerby Croft, Norland.

He was injured – head and side badly cut – in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster of 15th October 1907, but was treated at home

Smethurst, J. H.
[18??-1???] Designed Sowerby Bridge Baths

Smethurst, Mr
[16??-16??] Curate at Cross Stone [1650-1652] and Curate at Southowram [1656-1661]

Smisson, Rev E. A.
[18??-19??] Minister at Luddendenfoot Congregational Church [1926].

In 1926, he moved to Bradford

Smit-Asquith Diamond Cutting Factories Limited
Established during World War II to process industrial diamonds.

See Asquith's and Rotadop Limited

Smith...
The entries for people & families with the surname Smith are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Smith & Beaumont
They had a business at Sandbed, Hebden Bridge [around 1950].


Question: Does anyone know anything about the business or Messrs Smith & Beaumont?

 

Smith & Booth
Carriage builders at West Parade Carriage Works, Halifax [1878]

At the Halifax Fine Art & Industrial Exhibition of 1882, they won the Silver Medal for their products.

See Robert Smith

Smith & Bulmer
Wool re-combers of Bailiff Bridge. During World War II, they made explosives for the Ministry of Defence. They occupied mills on what is now the Branxholme Trading Estate

See Smith Bulmer & Company Limited

Smith & Company
19th century manufacturers at Victoria Soap Works, Boothtown.

They produced

Smith's "Wash-Easy" Dry Soap – positively the greatest washing-day boon ever invented to lighten the labours of the busy housewife

Smith & Crawshaw
Hebden Bridge tea-dealers and grocers of the 19th century

Smith & Foster
Brewers at Halifax.

They acquired the business of Peter Beck at Stone Trough Brewery.

Partners included J. Foster and E. Smith.

Recorded in April 1862, when when a newspaper announced that the fixtures and fitting at their Admiral Nelson pub at Bowling, Bradford were their property, and not Sarah Thornton's, the occupier.

In November 1862, the partnership was dissolved, and the business was taken over by Lupton, Charnock & Company

Smith & Greenwood
Quarry owners at Southowram. The business was subsequently acquired by Brookes' Limited

Smith & Hanson
Worsted spinners at Woodside Mills, Halifax [1911]

Smith & Hill
Fish merchants in Halifax Market Hall [1915], Piece Hall [1936].

See J. W. Smith

Smith & Parnell
London architects. Partners included Alfred Smith and Parnell.

Locally, their work included Manor Heath Mansion

Smith & Peel
Worsted manufacturers at Shelf. Partners included Samuel Peel

Smith & Simpson
Shuttle manufacturers at Vale Mill, Todmorden [1905]. Partners included Fred Smith and William Henry Smith

Smith & Wilshaw
Machine tool makers at Kingston Lathe Works, Halifax [1905]

Smith Art Gallery & Library, Brighouse
Halifax Road. Originally the Rydings was a private house built in 1841 by John Brooke.

The Art Gallery was designed by R. F. Rogerson and opened in 1906. This was the first purpose-built gallery in Calderdale.

See Library, Brighouse Art Circle and Halifax Central Library

Smith's: B. S. S. Smith & Sons Limited
Brass manufacturer at Stannary Works, Halifax.

In 1912, they were authorised to manufacture and certify standard water fittings

Smith, Barker & Willson Limited
Ovenden engineering company founded by Fred Smith, Edwin Barker, and George Willson following the industrial unrest of 1897.

They were at Raglan Street, Halifax [1902] and Ovenden [1915].

Except for a period in the 1920s, they manufactured lathes.

In 1935, they used the slogan

We make nowt but lathes

They were at Forest Mill, Ovenden [1905] and Club Lane [1916].

Smith died in 1905. Barker retired in 1912, and his position was filled by J. Richardson.

In 1932, the partnership was dissolved and Willson Lathes Limited was established

Smith's Botanical Gardens, Rastrick
Thornhill Road. The 19th century company produced non-alcoholic drinks. They are probably best remembered for their earthenware jars

Smith Brothers
Drysalters, copperas and chemical manufacturers at Siddal [1874]

Smith, Bulmer & Company Limited
Worsted spinners, woolcombers, topmakers and dyers established at Holmfield Mills, Ovenden and Keighley Mill, Pellon Lane, Halifax in 1914.

Established by Sam Smith and James William Bulmer.

During World War I, many orders were cancelled and, in 1916, the partnership was dissolved. Smith acquired Clough Mills at Shelf and established Sam Smith (Shelf) Limited. Bulmer continued as sole owner of the business.

The company had works at Branxholme Mills, Brighouse, Holmfield Mills, Ovenden, Keighley Mill, Pellon Lane, Halifax, Hare Street Mills, and Woodfield Mill (Cullingworth)  with warehouses at Akroyd Place and in Bradford, and offices at Palmerstone Buildings, Bradford.

It became a limited company in May 1923.

In 1949, officers of the company included A. E. Ellison of Leeds [Chairman], Ambrose Cockcroft [Managing Director], and William Cockcroft, Charlton Robson, and Henry Rycroft [directors].

In the 1960s, the company was bought out by Parkland Textiles.

The name was later changed to Yorkshire Yarn Dyers.

See John William Bulmer

Smith's: Clarence Smith Limited
Carpet retailers at 95-97 Northgate, Halifax [1936]. Established by Clarence Smith

Smith's: David Smith & Company Limited
Colonial and English wool and noil merchants, top makers, and extractors by new processes and patent machinery. Established by David Smith [1867].

It became a limited company in 1872.

They had business at Kensington Works, Siddal [1871, 1874, 1905], a warehouse at Square, Halifax, and another warehouse in Bradford.

They were known for their patent Niagara wool scouring and washing machine.

In 1890, officials of the company included David Smith [Snr] [Governing Director], John Smith [Director], Joseph Smith [Director], Isaac Smith [Director], Thomas Smith [Jnr] [Director], David Smith [Director], H. E. Greenwood [Managing Director], Thomas Greenwood [Managing Director], Thomas Platt [Salesman], and Thomas Clay [Salesman]

Smith's Drug Company
Chemists and photographic materials dealer at Whitehall, Hipperholme [1905]

Smith's: Ely Smith & Company
They had business at Clay House Mills, Greetland [1900].

The business closed in 1901.

See William Stott

Smith's: Frederick Smith & Company
Wire-making company founded for the production of cards for the textile industry in 1859 by Frederick Smith at Caledonia Wire Mills, Charlestown Road, Halifax

Smith's: G. & A. Smith
Drapers, mercers, hosiers and glovers established around 1890 by G. Smith and A. Smith. They had 2 shops at the junction of 33-34 Commercial Street, and 1 Church Street, Brighouse

Smith Hodgson & Company (Printers) Limited
Printers at Clifton Road, Brighouse [1927]

Smith's Homes, Rastrick
In 1916, William Smith bought the Boothroyd estate to set up an orphanage for girls. This opened in 1920. It admitted boys and was known as Smith's Homes.

In his will, Smith left an annual sum of £100 to the Homes for scholarships for 2 females at the University of Leeds.

The last children left the Homes in 1959.

Since 1961, it has been the William Henry Smith School, a special school for boys with behavioural and other problems

Smith House Co-operative Store, Brighouse
A branch of the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited opened at Smith House Avenue in 192?. It served the Smith House housing estate. It closed in 19??.

It is now a convenience store

Smith House housing estate, Brighouse
Housing estate built upon a part of the Crow Nest estate. The land had been acquired for £2,400. 39 houses were to be ready for July 1921. 148 houses opened in July 1929.

The community centre became derelict and was demolished in 197?.

In 1974, Frank Clayton, Calderdale's chief housing officer, said that

demolition could be a viable alternative to improving the houses

The estate now includes Smith House Avenue, Smith House Close, Smith House Crescent, Smith House Drive, Smith House Grove and Smith House Lane - a nightmare for the postman and delivery men

Smith House, Lightcliffe
A timber-framed house on the site of an earlier 15th century aisled house occupied – and renamed – by the Smyth family.

See Lightcliffe House, Little Smith House, Lower Crow Nest, Brighouse and E. L. Schlicht

Smith House Post Office
Opened at Smith House Avenue in 1930s. It was extended to include a convenience store. It serves the Smith House housing estate

Smith's: J. Smith & Son
Furniture dealers.

In 1901, they had business at Bethel Street, Brighouse and Stainland Road, West Vale

Smith's: John & Howorth Smith
Painters at Todmorden.

Partners included John Smith and Howorth Smith.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1854

Smith's: John Smith & Sons
In 1868, John Smith and his son, William a woollen manufacturing business at Badger Hill Mills.

On John's death, his sons William, Edward and Albert, and J. I. Mortimer established John Smith, Sons & Mortimer here.

It had become the largest woollen manufacturer in the district by 1922 when William died.

In 1970, some of the older buildings at Badger Hill Mills were badly damaged by fire.

The newer parts of the mills escaped damage, but it was decided to dismantle the old chimney which developed a bad crack in the fire.

However, the demolition went wrong, the chimney fell the wrong way and came down on top of the one remaining mill, destroying the new spinning shed and the new machinery. The insurance did not cover the cost of reconstructing the property.

The business closed, and the operation moved to Gosport Mills, Stainland.

Shortly afterwards, the business went into liquidation [1974] closed entirely

Smith's: John Smith, Sons & Mortimer
After the death of John Smith, his sons William, Edward and Albert, took over the family business at Badger Hill Mills, Rastrick.

They were joined by J. I. Mortimer and the business became John Smith, Sons & Mortimer

Smith's: Jonathan Smith & Sons
They had business at Cripplegate, Halifax [1882]

Smith's: Joseph Smith & Sons
Woollen manufacturers established by Joseph Smith.

They were at North Dean Mill, West Vale [1891 and remained there until World War II].

Partners included Benjamin Smith, William Henry Smith, and Allen Smith.

The partnership was dissolved in 1891 as regards Benjamin Smith

Smith's: Joshua Smith Limited
Cotton manufacturer founded by Joshua Smith at Frostholme Mill, Cornholme. Partners included Randolph Smith and Walter Smith

Smith, Nicholson & West Limited
Partnership (possibly) comprising Thomas Smith & Company and Nicholson & West Limited.


Question: Does anyone know whether these 2 companies were involved?

 

They had premises

Their subsidiary Surface Finish & Measurement Limited was also at Brunswick House [1970s]

Smith Orphanage, Brighouse
Orphanage endowed by William Smith. It was opened on 31st July 1920

Smith's: S. & W. Smith
Worsted manufacturers at Warley. In the 1830s, they established a factory school at their mill

Smith's: S. Smith & Sons
Yeast and egg importers at Bowman Grove, Halifax [1905]

Smith's: Sam Smith (Shelf) Limited
Spinners at Clough Mill, Shelf established by Samuel Smith [April 1916]

Smith's: Samuel & William Smith
Worsted spinners at Denholme Mills, Luddendenfoot and Cooper House Mills, Luddendenfoot.

Partners included Samuel Smith and William Smith.

On 28th November 1832, there was a fire at one of their mills.

They employed workers, a large percentage of which were young people. It is recorded that

[the workers] worked from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, but stopped at 5:00 pm on Saturdays. There was a night shift from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.

The business failed during the unrest of August 1842

Smith Sundial, People's Park
The sundial which stands in People's Park was originally created by John Smith for Pocklington School, North Yorkshire, but was rejected by the school and bought by Matthew Smith. It was presented to the town in 1873.

It has a great many inscriptions, in English, Latin and Greek.

Time by moments steals away; first the hour, then the day

TEMPUS EDAX RERUM

Greek to follow – can you help?

Smith's: Thomas Smith & Company
Halifax ironmongers.

They had premises on Southgate.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Ironmongers & Tool Merchants, Kitchen Ranges, Chimney Pieces in Wood, Iron, Marble and Slate, etc

22 & 24, Broad Street, Halifax

The business later became a part of Smith, Nicholson & West Limited

Smith, Whiteley & Greenwood
Cotton doublers at Lock Hill Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1874]

Smith's: William Smith & Sons Limited
19th century business established by William Smith at Owler Ings Mills, Brighouse and Woodvale Mills, Brighouse

Smith Wires
In 1973, Frederick Smith & Company went into liquidation. Royston's parent company – The Hawkins and Tipson Group – bought the business and set up Smith Wires

Smith, Wood & Company Limited
Coal and lime merchants at Victoria Road, Sowerby Bridge.

Established in December 1899 when David Wood & Son amalgamated with Charles & John Smith.

Partners included Joseph Greenwood, Charles Rushworth, Charles Smith, John Smith, and Frederick Wood

Smithers, George
[18??-1???] Of Old Sowerby.

In 1840, he emigrated to Pennsylvania, USA.

Letters to his uncle, Titus Spencer describe his farming life and passing messages from other local men who went to live in America

Smithfield, Hipperholme
The Hipperholme pinfold was here.

See West View, Hipperholme

Smithfield House, Elland
Owners and tenants have included

See Smithfield Mill, Elland

Smithfield House, Hipperholme
Denholme Gate Road.

The building stands next to West View.

Owners and tenants have included

Smithies...
The entries for people & families with the surname Smithies are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Smithies: J. & J. Smithies
Partners included John Smithies and Joseph Smithies.

John William Smithies was a woollen cloth manufacturer with the firm [1871].

In 26th July 1873, a partnership of (possibly) John Dewhurst, William Dewhurst, (possibly) John Smithies, and (possibly) Joseph Smithies - worsted spinners of Halifax – was dissolved.

See Joseph Smithies & Son Limited

Smithies: Jonathan & James Smithies
Worsted stuff manufacturers.

Partners included Jonathan Smithies and James Smithies.

In 1844, the firm was out of business

Smithies's: Joseph Smithies & Son Limited
Worsted spinners established around 1870 by Joseph Smithies – see J. & J. Smithies.

They had business at Perseverance Mill, Elland and Albert Mills, Elland.

They later left the Perseverance Mill and rebuilt a new Albert Mills – after that had burnt down on 7th June 1860. The new 6-storey mill was lit by electricity.

In 1895, they employed around 800 workers.

In 1875, the company built Smithies Buildings for their workers.

The business closed in 1970

Smithies: W. & L. Smithies
Cotton waste dealers at West Vale.

Partners included William Smithies and Levi Smithies.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1877

Smiths & Peels
Woollen manufacturers at West Vale.

Partners included Joseph Smith, Joshua Smith, W. Peel and R. Peel.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1868

The Smithson family
Brighouse family. They lived at Lydgate House, Brighouse

Smithson, Agnes
[1794-1891] Born at Strickland / Strickland Nuttle.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Joshua
  2. Elizabeth [1820-1893]
  3. Agnes
  4. Joseph

The family lived at

  • Wood Street, Lancaster [1841]
  • with Margaret and John Garnett [aged 67] at 1 Hillside, Lancaster [1851]
  • Sunderland's Yard, Halifax [1861]
  • 19 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1871]

In later years, Agnes and her daughters were staying in Hipperholme with son Joseph.

Agnes died 15th September 1891 (aged 97).

Daughter Elizabeth died 22nd May 1893 (aged 73).

They were buried at the Quaker Burial Ground, Halifax

Smithson, Agnes
[1830-19??] Daughter of Agnes Smithson.

In 1911, she was single and living by

private means

at Savile Green, 2 Savile Road, Halifax. There were staff, including 2 sick nurses, at the same address

Smithson & Sugden
Tobacco manufacturers at Woolshops, Halifax [1850]

Smithson's: C. & J. Smithson Limited
Dress goods manufacturer.

They were at Craven Edge Mills, Halifax [1915, 1936]

Smithson, Charles Holmes
[1866-1944] Son of Joseph Smithson.

He and his brother Joseph were pupils at Friends School, Ackworth, Pontefract [1881].

He died in Halifax

Smithson, John
[1???-16??] Aka Smythson. He was related to the Power family – see John Power. He was a churchwarden at Halifax Parish Church. He built Mulcture Hall, Halifax. He owned considerable properties in Halifax, including the Woollen Hall, the Linen Hall, a corn-shop, several corn mills

Smithson, John
[1821-1877] He was

In 1871, he married Sarah Ann, daughter of Charles Kershaw, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Oliver Cromwell [b 1872] who married [1871] Rose from Scotland and was a surgeon in Kettering [1901]
  2. Beatrice Jane [b 1874] who married [1898] George Page Siddall [b 1864]
  3. Ambrosine Alicia [b 1875]
  4. Elizabeth Helen [b 1877]

Smithson, Joseph
[1834-1???] Son of Agnes Smithson.

Born in Ulverston.

He was an apprentice woollen draper [1861] / a manufacturer [1861] / a worsted manufacturer employing 205 workpeople [1871] / a stuff printer [1881, 1891]

In 1860, he married Mary Ann Holmes [1832-1867] at Lancaster.


Mary Ann was the daughter of woollen draper, tailor and brick maker Charles John Holmes [1831-1???]
 

Children:

  1. Joshua [b 1861]
  2. Mary [b 1863]
  3. Charles Holmes
  4. Joseph

The family lived at

Living with them [in 1861] were visitors Sarah Orr or Ord [aged 41] and Maria Orr or Ord [aged 36].

Living with the widowed Joseph in 1881 were his mother Agnes and sisters Elizabeth and Agnes. Also there were James Smithson [b 1857] Mary Agnes Smithson [b 1855] and Sarah Alice Smithson [b 1859] all shown as unmarried, cotton spinners born Rochdale.

Living with him in 1891 were three of his children, his mother Agnes and sisters Elizabeth and Agnes. Also there was visitor Elizabeth Garnett [aged 69]

Smithson, Joseph
[1867-1???] Son of Joseph Smithson.

He and his brother Charles Holmes were pupils at Friends School, Ackworth, Pontefract [1881]

Smithson's: Joseph Smithson & Company
Stuff manufacturers at Brunswick Mills, Halifax [1874] and at Bradford

Smithson's: Joseph Smithson Limited
Stuff manufacturers at Bankfield Mill, Haley Hill [1905] and Park Print Works, Halifax [1905]

Smithson, Joshua
[1817-1906] Son of Agnes Smithson.

Born at Preston Patrick, Westmorland.

He was a tea dealer [1841, 1851, 1861] / a cotton manufacturer [1871, 1881, 1891]. He had business at India Buildings, Halifax [around 1900]

He was Chairman of the Hipperholme Local Board.

The family owned Smithson Park at Lightcliffe which was named for them

In 1855, he married Elizabeth Nash [1820-1888] in Manchester.

They had no children.

In 1841, Joshua was a tea dealer living with Thomas Collinson at Fountain Street, Halifax.

In 1851, he was living with his brother John [aged 26] (tea dealer) and his sisters Elizabeth [aged 31] and Agnes [aged 21] in Gibbet Street, Halifax.

In 1861, Joshua, his wife Elizabeth and a visitor Mary King [aged 37] were at Rotunda Cottage, North Moels, Southport.

The family lived at

Living with them [in 1874] was his niece.

Living with them in 1891 was niece Edith E. Nash [aged 52].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell. The ceremony was performed by Thomas Collinson. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £9,982 13/-. Probate was granted to his nephews Joshua Smithson, the younger, Charles Holmes Smithson and Joseph Smithson, the younger, stuff manufacturers & printers.

Elizabeth died 10th December 1888 (aged 68) 

She was buried at the Quaker Burial Ground, Halifax

Smithson Park, Lightcliffe
Named for Joshua Smithson of Lydgate House, Lightcliffe.

In 1922, the Smithsons sold the land at 8d per square yard; a total of £2,000. The money was raised by public donations.

In September 1923, the land was renamed Lightcliffe Stray

Smithwell House, Heptonstall
Recorded in 1931, when Edith Horsfall lived there

Smithy Bridge, Halifax
Another name for Clark Bridge, Halifax

Smithy Carr Lane Co-operative Store, Brighouse
A branch of the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited opened on 4th July 1914 at the corner of Dewhirst Road and Smithy Carr Lane. It closed in 19??

Smithy Carr Lane Toll Bar, Brighouse
In the 19th century, there was a toll bar at the junction of Smithy Carr Lane with the Bradford-Brighouse turnpike

Smithy Clough, Ripponden
House.

Owners and tenants have included

Smithyholme Lock, Todmorden
Lock #25 on the Rochdale Canal. Built around 1798.

In 19??, was restored with funds from the Halifax Building Society.

See Eli Crossley

Smithysteads, Hebden Bridge
An area of Hebden Bridge where Colden Water meets the Calder.

Mytholm is a part of Smithysteads

Smoke Clubs
See

Smorthit, James
[1923-1944] Son of Martha Ann & William Walter Smorthit of Ovenden.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 24th February 1944 (aged 21).

He was buried at Beach Head War Cemetery, Anzio, Italy [XXII B 2]

Smurfit, Thomas
[17??-18??] Landlord of the Talbot, Halifax [1809, 1810]

He married Rebecca [1771-1835].

Rebecca was a widow when she died

The Smyth family
They lived at Royd House, Lightcliffe and renamed it Smith House. They lived there for several centuries

Smyth, David
[1818-1858] Surgeon of Brighouse.

He died 2nd May 1858.

He was buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse

Smyth, John
[1623-1686] Of Myreshaw.

Son of Richard Smyth. He was a prosperous farmer and woolstapler of Bradford.

He married Isabel Wood, daughter of Randall Wood.

Children:

  1. Mary [1650-1665]
  2. Richard [1652-1721]
  3. John
  4. Thomas [1656-1682]
  5. Alice [1660-1665]
  6. Randall [1658-1682]
  7. Jeremiah [1665-1684]
  8. William [1667-1686]
  9. James [1669-1720]
  10. Mary [1671-1673]

Around 1666, he bought Carr House Farm, Shelf

Smyth, John
[1653-1???] Son of John Smyth.

Born in Bradford.

JP for the West Riding.

In 1709, he bought the Heath estate at Wakefield, where he had extensions done by John Carr between 1754-1780.

On 11th October 1683, he married (1) Hannah Harrison.

Children:

  1. John
  2. Richard
  3. Elizabeth [1690-1705]
  4. Hannah [1691-1775] who died unmarried
  5. Thomas [1692-1693]

In 1697, he married (2) Mary Mitchell.

In September 1708, he married (3) Henrietta Metcalfe.

In 1726, he founded Smyth's Charity School.

In his will, he directed his son, John, to pay 40/- per year to the Vicar of Halifax for preaching a charity sermon, and 40/- to buy books and Bibles for the children at the charity school.

He was buried at Wakefield

Smyth, John
[1715-1771] Son of Richard Smith.

On 6th May 1746, he married Bridget Foxley [1725-1800].


Bridget was the daughter of Benjamin Foxley of London
 

Children:

  1. John

Smyth, John
[1748-1811] PC, MP.

Son of John Smyth.

He was Lord of the Admiralty / Lord of the Treasury / Master of the Mint / MP for Pontefract [for 25 years].

In 1776, he sold Carr House Farm, Shelf to John Stocks

On 4th June 1778, he married Lady Georgina Fitzroy [1757-1799].


Georgina was the eldest daughter of Augustus Henry, 3rd Duke of Grafton
 

Children:

  1. John Henry [1779-1779]
  2. John Henry
  3. George [1782-1853]
  4. Thomas [b 1784] who became a captain in the Royal Navy
  5. Charles [1786-1815] who became a major in the Army
  6. Georgiana Ann [1779-1864]
  7. Caroline Bridget [1789-1789]
  8. Maria Bridget Frances [1796-1813]

Smyth, John George
[1815-1869] Of Heath Hall, Wakefield.

Son of John Henry Smyth

He married Diana Bosville Macdonald [1812-1880].


Diana was the daughter of Godfrey Macdonald, 3rd Baron Macdonald of Slate
 

Children:

  1. Laura Harriet [b 1840]
  2. George John Fitzroy [b 1841]
  3. Henry Edward [1842-1850]
  4. Mary Caroline [b 1844]
  5. William James [b 1847]
  6. Frederick Augustus [1850-1850]
  7. Eva Laura [b 1854]
  8. Diana Elizabeth Matilda [b 1858] who married Henry Lascelles, 4th Earl of Harewood

Smyth, John Henry
[1780-1822] Of Heath Hall, Wakefield.

Son of John Smyth.

On 25th July 1810, he married (1) Sarah Caroline Ibbetson [17??-1811] from Northumberland.

On 16th April 1814, he married (2) Lady Elizabeth Anne Fitzroy [1788-1867].


Elizabeth Anne was the third daughter of George FitzRoy, 4th Duke of Grafton, and John Henry's first cousin
 

Children:

  1. John George
  2. Henry [1816-18??]
  3. Elizabeth Sarah
  4. Louisa Georgiana [18??-1842]
  5. Maria Isabella [18??-1865]
  6. Frances [18??-1872]

Smyth, Richard
[1594-1656] Of Myreshaw.

He married (1) Margaret Hodgson.

Children:

  1. Richard [1622-1640]
  2. John
  3. Thomas [1622-1661]
  4. Margaret [1621-1640]

He married (2) Lucretia Pearson [1605-1689] from Bradford.

Children:

  1. Margaret who married John Sandal from Idle

Smyth, Richard
[1688-1730] or Smith.

Son of John Smyth.

On 24th July 1711, he married Anne Wheatley, at Woolley.


Anne was the daughter of Francis Wheatley of Woolley
 

Children:

  1. John
  2. Richard [1718-1719]
  3. James [1719-1719]
  4. Thomas [1724-1763] who became rector of Hemsworth

Smythe Bridge, Southowram
A will of January 1533 mentions
townshipe of Southowrame bye Smythe Brigge

although the precise location is unknown

Smythe, Miss
[18??-1???] First headmistress of the Halifax High School for Girls [January-September 1877]

Snaith, Rev John
[1836-1923] Born in Cumberland.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1884]

Snake Hill Ford, Rastrick
Snake Hill.

Near Birds Royd Lane and just beneath the Huddersfield Road bridge over the Calder.

The ford river crossing from Snake Hill to Low Mill was the site of an important ford across the Calder in Roman Times. Stepping-stones – known as Black gress – are recorded in 1300.

There is also a weir here.

The ford is still passable – except when the Calder is in flood.

See Snake Hill Meeting House, Rastrick and Snake Hill, Rastrick

Snake Hill, Rastrick
Aka Scar Mill Cliff, Rastrick & Miln Cliff, Rastrick

The ford Snake Hill to Low MillSnake Hill Ford – was an important river crossing across the Calder in Roman Times.

See Calder Bank Mills, Rastrick

Snake Hill Wood, Lee Mount

Snakes' Nest, Elland
A men's reading room and news room which stood at the junction of Westgate and Jepson Lane.

Closed around 1910

Snape Farm
See Lower Snape Farm, Sowerby and Upper Snape Farm, Sowerby

Snape, J.
[1918-1944] Son of Kate & Thomas Snape of Mytholmroyd.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with the Royal Air Force.

He died 27th June 1944 (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [280]

Snedall, Thomas
[15??-1619] Gent of Halifax.

He married Anne [15??-1638].

In his will of 16th September 1619, he left

unto godly uses, five pounds to be bestowed according to the discretion on my overseers

In her will, Anne bequeathed

20s per annum for an anniversary sermon to be preached at Halifax Church, and a legacy of £20 which, with £11 added by Dr Hooke, was invested in purchasing the closed behind the vicarage house

The couple were buried in Halifax Parish Church

Snell, Bertie Colley
[1894-1917] Son of T. Snell of Leeds.

Born in Holbeck, Leeds.

He was a police constable at Halifax.

In 1915, he married Florence Betts [1892-1972] in Halifax.


Florence was born in Halifax
 

They had no children.

They lived at 8 New Bond Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as an Acting Bombardier with the 63rd Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He died 1st November 1917 (aged 23).

He was buried at La Brique Military Cemetery No.2, Belgium [I O 5].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Snepp, Rev Edward
[1827-1899] MA.

Born in Alcester, Warwickshire.

He was Domestic Chaplain to the Lieutenant-Governor, Lezayre, Isle of Man [1861]. before becoming Vicar of St Paul's Church, Halifax [1865, 1881, 1891]. In 1892, he was appointed vicar of Burstow, Kent.

In 1847, he married Anna Neville Spong [1830-1915] from Aylesford, Kent, in Richmond, Surrey.

Children:

  1. Edward Maitland [b 1849]
  2. Charles George [b 1851]
  3. Anna Emily Mary [b 1852] (Nina) who married Wallace Lea Norris
  4. John [b 1854]
  5. Fanny Edith [b 1856]
  6. Charlotte Mary Beatrice [b 1859]
  7. Rosa Julia [b 1860]
  8. Mona [b 1861]
  9. Rowan L [1864-1916]
  10. Sydney Maude [b 1866]

The family lived at

Snetzler, John (Johann)
[1710-1785] Organ-builder.

Born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

He was apprenticed in Passau before coming to work in England. By 1747, he was established in London. He visited Halifax in the 1760s.

He built several local organs:

Snook, Harriet
[1830-1927] Daughter of Mary (née Hawkins) & John Snook, of Somerset.

She married General James Bintliff in New York. She died in Cleveland, Ohio

Snow Booth Farm, Hebden Bridge
See Agnes Rhodes

Snow Hill, Rishworth

The Snow of 1947
There have been a great many snowfalls in and around the district, but the one of 1947 is the one that they still talk about

See Rev Robert Martineau

Snow, Rev Thomas
[18??-18??] He was Curate at Greetland [1859] / Chaplain of the Halifax Union Workhouse and of the Debtors' Gaol [1860, 1867].

In [Q2] 1849, he married (1) Matilda Collins [1814-1864] in Leeds.

Children:

  1. John Collins [1856-1867]
  2. Fanny [d 1860] who died in infancy

In [Q2] 1865, he married (2) Edith Jane Nixon in Halifax.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon

Snow White Laundry, Todmorden
Established in 1955 by Reg Hargreaves. This was one of several laundries and dry-cleaning businesses in the area run by Reg and his business partner, Lou Orton. After Reg's death in 1955, Lou continued the businesses, until he emigrated to Australia in 1963.

They occupied the building which had been Todmorden Post Office.

The premises are now offices

Snowden, Charles Henry
[1873-1945] Son of Mr Snowden.

He married Annie O'Brien [1876-1941].

Children:

  1. George Albert

Snowden, Corronetta
[1860-1961] Or Coronetta.

Daughter of George Snowden.

Born in Doncaster.

She lived in Elland.

In 1878, she married (1) Abraham Dixon.

Abraham died in 1892 (aged 33).

In 1894, she married (2) Joseph Mallinson.

Joseph died in 1910 (aged 48).

In [Q4] 1912, she married (3) John Holgate.

In [Q4] 1924, she married (4) Sam Dodson [1869-1943].

On 25th September 1915, the Halifax Courier published an article about Corronetta's sons – Alonzo, Kalita, Everett, Roland, Albert, and Thomas - who were all on active service during World War I.

Corronetta died in 1961 (aged 100) 

Snowden, George
[1832-1???] Born in East Stockwith, Lincolnshire.

He was a tailor [1861].

He married Charlotte [1833-1???].


Charlotte was born in West Stockwith, Lincolnshire
 

Children:

  1. Ann Elizabeth [b 1854]
  2. Hopkinson [b 1855]
  3. Frederick [b 1857]
  4. Abraham [b 1859]
  5. Corronetta

The family lived at 7 Swift's Buildings, Doncaster [1861]

Snowden, George Albert
[1912-1942] Son of Charles Henry Snowden.

Born in Huddersfield.

He was employed by James Casson Limited / a Territorial.

On 27th August 1934, he married Lena Bull [1908-1991] at St Stephen's Church, Copley.

Children:

  1. daughter

They lived at 85 Oak Street, Elland.

During World War II, he served as a Trooper with the Yorkshire Dragoons Yeomanry (Queen's Own).

He died 5th October 1942.

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland, on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Elland, and on the Memorial at Elland Working Men's Club

Snowden, John
[1821-1884] Born at Beggarington.

He was an active Radical and Chartist.

In August 1842, he was present at a meeting in Haley Hill when the military charged the crowd. To get out of the way, he went on to fields owned by Jonathan Akroyd and – along with 17 others – was arrested and taken to Wakefield. He spent 7 days in the House of Correction there

Snowden, Kelita
[1877-1953] Son of Mr Snowden.

He married Louisa Thorpe [1875-1902].

Children:

  1. Walter

Snowden, Mr
[18??-1???]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Charles Henry
  2. Kelita

Snowden, Robert
[16??-16??] He lived at Marsh Hall, Northowram

Snowden, Walter
[1898-1917] Son of Kelita Snowden.

Born in Elland [8th May 1898].

Baptised at Elland Parish Church [25th May 1898].

He lived with his aunt at 10 Charles Street, Elland.

He joined the Royal Navy [1913] and served in minesweepers, including the Impregnable [18th October 1913] and finally the M7A Pekin [8th May 1916].

During World War I, he transferred to the Army [1916] and served as a Private with the King's Own Scottish Borderers.

He was killed in action [26th October 1917].

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Southgate Methodist Chapel, Elland

Snowden, William
[16??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1683]

Snowden, William
[1849-18??] On 16th July 1849, he and Jonas Mitchell were found guilty of burglary at the house of John Rothera and stealing £20.

The death sentence was recorded against them, and the Judge added that the sentence would not be carried out, but they might expect to undergo a lengthened period of transportation – at the very least 18 years

Snowdon, C. A.
[19??-19??] He served in World War II.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on Elland War Memorial

Snowdrop Band
The Bridge End (Rastrick) Congregational Snowdrop Band at Bridge End Congregational Church, Rastrick is mentioned in 1911

Snydal Farm, Southowram
Higgin Lane. Aka Siddal Farm, Old Siddal Farm.

The property comprised 3 elements

  • Snydal farm
  • 2 cottages – which were later converted into Snydal Cottage

Owners and tenants have included

In 1848, a newspaper announced


SALE OF VALUABLE FREEHOLD ESTATE in SOUTHOWRAM

ONE-SIXTH part of all that farm known as Snydal or Siddal Farm situated in Southowram with all the buildings, homestead, gardens and ten closes of land being together 29DW. 1R. 8P. at present occupied by Mr. Wm. Hebblethwaite. Also ONE-SIXTH of all the COAL UNDER THE SAID Snydal or Siddal Farm which is computed to be about 16 days work of the Soft Bed Coal

 

In January 1854, a newspaper announced


Sale by Auction

One equal undivided third part or share in all that excellent FARM called Old Siddall otherwise the Old Snydale Farm situated in Southowram aforesaid, consisting of Farm House, Two Cottages, Barn, Stables, Two gardens and several closes of land called the Tenter Bank, the Back 'oth House field, the Mickle field, the Long Brow, the Clough Brow, the Upper Horse, the Lower Horse, the Round Ing, the Great Ing and the Ing. containing 19A. 1R. 0P. in the occupation of Mr. William Hebblethwaite and his undertenants

 

See Snydal

Snydall, Ann
[15??-16??] In her will of 1638, she gave 20/- to have a sermon preached every year on St Peter's Day at Halifax Parish Church.

Snydle Farm, Southowram
Whitegate Top.

See Snydal

Soaper House, Coley
Soaper House Lane. Aka Soper House. Owned by Samuel Hoile of Hoyle House, Lightcliffe. It passed to his younger son

Soar, Joseph
[18??-19??] Organist at Halifax Parish Church [1911-1915].

He left to become organist at St David's Cathedral

Sobriety Hall, Todmorden
Union Street. Opened 8th March 1851.

The Todmorden Musical Union practised here from 30th July 1856.

On 5th October 1862, a reading room was opened for the use of those workers affected by the Cotton Famine.

The Todmorden Mechanics' Institute was here from 1960, until they moved to The Strand.

See Independent Order of Rechabites Temperance Friendly Society and Wellington Road Baptists

Socialist Hall, Halifax
Recorded in 1905 at 2 Back Victoria Street

Society of Druids, Southowram
Recorded in 1879

Society of Goodfellowship
Aka Female Sociable Society

Society of Knights Templar, Halifax
Officers and Members have included

Society of Weavers
Halifax friendly society established in 1752.

See Northern Counties Amalgamated Society of Weavers

Sod House Green, Ovenden
House. In the 1730s, it was owned by George Ramsden of Jumples Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Sod, Sowerby
Also Sodd.

An area of Sowerby.

Recorded in the late 18th century

Soil Hill
Aka Sol Hill, Swill Hill, and Swilling Hill. A hill – 1320 ft above sea-level – at Ogden, Halifax.

There were potteries and coal mining here from around 1600.

See Barms Hill Pottery, Old Gin Pit, Ovenden, Poor's Cottage and Soil Hill Pottery

Soil Hill Farm, Bradshaw
Owners and tenants have included

Sokald, J.
[17??-18??] Taylor and draper at Nelson Street, Halifax [1809]

Sol Hill

Sole Mio Blanket
A product – said to be the finest blanket in the world – which was produced by Moderna. The company was very protective of the design and the machinery which was used to manufacture the blanket

Solomon, Cecil
[1897-1918] Son of Rose & Phillip Solomon.


By 1918, his father was dead and his mother lived in Blackpool
 

He was educated at Holy Trinity School.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders.

He was killed south of Valenciennes [25th October 1918] (aged 21).

He was buried at Maing Communal Cemetery Extension, France [A 13].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Solomon's Temple, Stansfield
Recorded in 1861, when Titus Gaukroger and family lived here

Somerley, Halifax
Owners and tenants have included

Somerleyton, Baron

Somerleyton, Lord
Sir Francis Crossley was created the First Baronet – Lord Somerleyton – in 1863.

  1. The title of Second Baronet and First Baron Somerleyton passed to his son, Sir Savile Brinton Crossley
  2. The title of Second Baron passed to his son, Francis Savile Crossley
  3. The title of Third Baron passed to his son, Savile William Francis Crossley
  4. The title of Fourth Baron will pass to his son Hugh Crossley

Somers, Norman
[19??-19??] Actor. He was one of the actors who played the character of Larry the Lamb on the BBC Children's Hour Toytown.

He appeared in the film Never Look Back [1952].

In 1960, he and Alan Bracewell bought the Royal Hotel, Rishworth

Somerscale's Charity Almshouses, Holmfield
School Lane. Recorded in 1905.

See Richard Somerscale's Charity

Somerscale, Richard
[15??-1613] Or Somerscales, Sommerscales. Of Halifax.

He died 8th April 1613.

In his will, he established Richard Somerscale's Charity, leaving

all his lands in Halifax and Ovenden to the poor of the said towns for ever

after the death of his sister, Mrs John Holdsworth. He also left 40/- to John Holdsworth

for the term of his life

The epitaph on his memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Somerscale's: Richard Somerscale's Charity
Established on 18th March 1622 under the will of Richard Somerscale who bequeathed the rents and profits from his land and property in Halifax & Ovenden to the poor of those districts.

See John William Calvert, Somerscale's Charity Almshouses and John Whitley

Somerscales, Thomas
[1831-1877] Born in Halifax.

He was a clay miner [1849].

On 22nd December 1849, he married Eliza Furness at Elland Parish Church.


Eliza was the daughter of
Moses Furness
 

Children:

  1. Sarah Ann [1850-1910] who married Harry Denevon

Somerset House, Halifax
Name given to Royds' House by J. H. S. Finlinson in 1898 because he had business interests in a paper mill in Somerset

Somerton, Rev Thomas
[16??-1658] He was A farrier and blacksmith / minister at Rossendale [1653]. before becoming Curate at Todmorden [1653-1658]

Somerville, Dr William
[18??-19??] Of Brighouse.

In 1915, he married Alice Maclean MB from Glasgow

Somerville, William (Billy)
[1898-1960] Aka Slim.

He was a well-known Halifax character of the 1950s.

Born in Kilmarnock, he came to Halifax when his father, Harry Somerville, became wool buyer for a local firm.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School. During World War I, he served as a Dispatch Rider with the Royal Army Service Corps in France.

He frequented the Savile Park and Skircoat Green area, where he could be seen doing odd jobs such as gardening and clearing snow. He often carried gardening shears and a bundle of tools. Children would run and hide when they saw him coming. It was said that his itinerant life-style developed after a motor cycle accident

Sonley, James Alfred
[1889-1919] He lived at 6 Church Steps, Todmorden [1916].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the York & Lancaster Regiment and the Royal Army Medical Corps.

He died 25th November 1919.

He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden [29th November 1919].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £110.

Administration was granted to Laura Ellen Law (widow).

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Sonley, W.
[18??-18??] Tailor at Todmorden

In November 1869, he had a bankruptcy annulled

Sons of Temperance
A temperance society.

Recorded in 1915, when Abraham Smith was an officer in the Siddal Branch of the Society

The Soothill family
They were lords of the Manor of Midgley [1317], and controlled Stansfield and Rawtenstall.

Another branch of the family – Henry Sothill - were Lords of the Manor of Clifton.

See Brearley Hall, Luddendenfoot, Gilbert Lacy, Sir Gerard Soothill, Thomas de Soothill, Mr Soothill, de Sothill family and Sothill

Soothill, Bessie Taylor
[19??-19??] Elder daughter of W. Soothill.

On 23rd April 1949, she married Henry John Keys from Sudbury, Middlesex at St John the Divine, Rastrick

Soothill, David
[1775-18??] Son of Mary (née Longbottom) & David Soothill.

Born 26th March 1775.

He was known as David Dunkirk, because he lived at Dunkirk Farm, Halifax.

Baptised in Halifax [26th March 1775].

He was A dyer [1841].

On 27th June 1796, he married Judith Hartley in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Ann [b 1797]
  2. Mary [b 1799]
  3. Harriot [b 1802]
  4. Elizabeth [b 1804]
  5. Edward [b 1809] who married Elizabeth Bays
  6. Thomas Hartley

The family lived at Lilly Lane, Halifax [1841].

David died in Halifax [5th February 1850]

Soothill, David
[1833-1902] Son of Thomas Hartley Soothill.

He was a textile singer.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. William
  2. child

Family stories tell that ...


David was a drunkard at 21 and his wife became one too
 

He died in Halifax Workhouse

Soothill, Dorothea
[1885-1959] Daughter of Professor William Edward Soothill.

Born in Ningpo, China.

She married Sir Alexander Hosie.

Lady Hosie wrote several books on Chinese life.

  • Brave new China
  • The pool of Ch'ien Lung : A tale of modern Peking
  • Portrait of a Chinese Lady and Certain of Her Contemporaries
  • An Intimate Description of the Private Life of Two Gentlemen of China
  • The Analects of Confucius [with her father]

and also

  • Jesus and Woman: a study of the four Gospels
  • The Master Calleth For Thee: Jesus' Teaching Concerning Women

She also completed – and wrote the foreword for – the book A Passport to China written by her mother. She co-edited her father's book The Hall of Light [1951].

In her father's probate records of 1935, she is identified as Dame Dorothea Hosie

Soothill, Elizabeth
[1???-15??] Daughter of Margery [née Fitzwilliam] of Sprotborough and Thomas Soothill of Soothill.

She married (1) Sir Henry Savile.

After Henry's death, she married (2) Richard Gascoigne from Barnbow

Soothill, Sir Gerard
[13??-14??] Of Redbourne, Lincolnshire and Brearley Hall, Luddendenfoot. He was Lord of Midgley.

He married Elizabeth Fulnetby.

Children:

  1. Johanna / Isabel [1400-14??] who married Gilbert Lacy

Soothill, Henry de
[1278-1351] Son of Sir John De Soothill

In 1326, the Manor of Midgley (possibly) to him from his uncle Thomas de Soothill

Soothill, Herbert
[1885-1918] He was a cabinet maker, working for his father at North Castle Street.

In [Q2] 1908, he married Annie Nicholl in Halifax.

They lived at

  • 48 Baines Street, Halifax
  • 21 Brook Street, Commercial Road, Halifax

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), then served as a Private with the 1st/7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He was reported missing [22nd May 1918].

He died of head wounds as a POW in hospital in Ghent [26th June 1918] (aged 33).

He was buried at Gent City Cemetery, Belgium [C 10].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Brunswick United Methodist Free Chapel, Halifax

Soothill, Sir John de
[1???-1???] Son of Mr Soothill.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Henry

Soothill, Mr
[1???-1???] A member of the Soothill family.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Thomas
  2. John

Soothill, Thomas de
[12??-1326] Son of Mr Soothill.

He was Lord of the Manor of Midgley at Brearley Hall. After his death, the Manor (possibly) passed to his nephew Henry

Soothill, Thomas Hartley
[1812-1873] Son of David Soothill.

Born 2nd August 1812.

He died in Leeds [8th June 1873]

On 14th February 1831, he married Ellen Barrett [1805-1871] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. David
  2. William
  3. Abraham [1842-1926] who was a woolstapler [1861]

Family stories tell that ...


Thomas liked both food and drink, and was a short fat man at age of 50-60 years.

He was clever man, in his line, but restless.

He went to America and took pay in the Northern Army in the Civil War. He crossed the border to Canada. He worked his way around by selling blacking & ink.

He finally came back to England.

Sons William and Abraham set him up for general dyeing in Halifax of worn garments, and so on. But he gave that up.

He neglected and deserted his wife

 

Soothill, Dr Victor Farrar
[1888-1956] MRCS [Eng 1912], LRCP [Lond 1912], MB, B.Chir [1913], MD [1918], DPH [1920], U. Camb.

Son of Professor William Edward Soothill.

He was a medical practitioner and Medical Officer of Health for Norwich.

In 1916, he married Katherine H. Bradfield.

Children:

  1. Joyce
  2. Edward
  3. John Farrar [1925-2004] who married [1951] Brenda Thornton
His death was registered in Norwich [1956]

Soothill, W.
[1???-1???] Of Brighouse.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Bessie Taylor

Soothill, Walter
[1866-1951] Son of William Soothill.

Born in Halifax [9th January 1866].

On 9th April 1898, he married (1) Laura Beckett at the Methodist Free Church, Southport.


Laura was born in Holt, Erpingham, Norfolk [16th July 1864]
 

The couple went to Australia.

Laura died in Perth, Australia [26th September 1935].

In 1938, he married (2) Margaret Wilkinson Farrar [1903-1977].


Margaret was born on 3rd July 1903
 

Walter died in Sydney, Australia [20th April 1951].

Margaret died in Oxford [24th April 1977]

Soothill, William
[1835-1893] Son of Thomas Hartley Soothill.

Born in Halifax [28th August 1835].

He was a stuff presser [1871] / a New Connexion lay minister [1871] / a cloth-presser [1881] / a lay-preacher of the United Methodist Free Church.

On 2nd October 1858, he married Margaret Ashworth [1839-1919] in Halifax.


Margaret was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Mary Ellen [b 1859]
  2. William Edward
  3. Alfred [b 1863] who married
  4. Emma Gray [1866-1940]
  5. Walter
  6. Clara Bertha [1870-1948]
  7. George Ashworth [1873-1881]
  8. Charles Herbert [1875-1881]
  9. Ruth Emma [1878-1954]
  10. Herbert Ashworth [1882-1954] who married Annie

The family lived at

  • 4 Bedford Yard, Halifax [1861]
  • 5 Bedford Street, Halifax [1871]
  • 9 Cromwell Terrace, Halifax [1881]

Living with them [in 1861] was William's brother Abraham.

William died in 1893.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £339 15/-.

Margaret died in Surrey [18th April 1919]

Soothill, William Edward
[1861-1935] Son of William Soothill.

He became a distinguished Chinese scholar

Soppitt, Henry Thomas
[1858-1899] Born in Bradford. In 1894, he moved to Halifax. He did much work on microscopic fungi in Halifax and published many articles on the subject.

He died 1st April 1899

Sorsby & Company
Coal merchants and colliery agents established by J. H. Sorsby. They were at 17 Crossley Street, Halifax [1930] and Littleborough

Sorsby, J. H.
[1???-19??] Proprietor of Sorsby & Company [1930]

Sothill / de Sothill Family

See Helias son of Essolf de Sothill, Reginald son of Helias de Sothill, Sothill and The Soothill family

Sothill, Helias de
[11??-11??]

See Helias son of Essolf de Sothill and Robert le Vavasour

Sothill, Henry
[14??-14??] Member of the Soothill family.

In 1469, William Fleming, Esq. conveyed Clifton Manor to Henry and John Sothill

Sothill, John
[14??-14??] Member of the Soothill family.

In 1469, William Fleming, Esq. conveyed Clifton Manor to John and Henry Sothill

Sothill, Reginald de
[11??-12??] See Reginald son of Helias de Sothill

Sottenstall, William
[1800-1889] Or Sottanstall. Son of Sally & John Sottenstall.

He became Parish clerk of Sowerby.

He was a preacher and a bell-ringer at the Church.

He composed several peals.

On Saturday 12th October 1867, at St Paul's Church, Shipley, he performed a peal of 6,666 changes of Kent Treble Bob Major which he had composed. The peal took 4 hours, 27 minutes and 30 seconds to ring.

In 1867, he wrote a book about bell-ringing

Elements of Campanologia
or
An essay on the art of ringing

There is an original volume of the work at the Church.

He was buried at St Peter's Church, Sowerby

Sougholme, Shibden
Farm which was a part of the Shibden Hall Estate.

See Sough

Sour Milk Hall, Claremount
Horley Green Road. House built about 1650. Dan Taylor was born here. It was used as a pub from the mid-19th century.

See Prospect, Halifax

Sourhall
Area of Todmorden on the Bacup Road.

See Pighill, Walsden

Sourhall Isolation Hospital
The Todmorden & District Authorities Joint Hospital for Infectious Diseases. It stands 1,025 ft above sea level.

Following a smallpox epidemic in 1874, Peel Mill, Todmorden was converted into an isolation hospital for 16 inmates.

As smallpox became less common, patients with typhoid and diphtheria were admitted.

In 1895, it was listed as

16 beds
Medical Officer: C. W. Thorp
Patients engage and pay their own medical attendant
Master in Charge: Mr. C. Barritt
Patients: 13
Dr C. W. Thorp was physician here in [1895, 1905].

In 1907, the hospital was enlarged.

In 1949, the Sourhall Joint Hospital Committee was wound up and the buildings were converted to private housing

Souter House, Wadsworth
Or Souterhouse. Burlees Lane.

Farmstead with 17th century features.

It was formerly an inn.

The property was refronted and raised in the mid-18th century.

Owners and tenants have included

South America

South Bank, Shibden
The property is recorded as having 7 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

South Bottomley Farm, Walsden

South Clough Head, Warley
Workhouse Lane. House built around 1607 by Henry Murgatroyd.

Owners and tenants have included

It is now 3 dwellings

South Cottage, Skircoat
House at the junction of Skircoat Moor Road and Skircoat Green Road

South Edge House, Hipperholme
Owners and tenants have included

South End, Elland
Area at the junction of Huddersfield Road and Catherine Street, opposite Elland Town Hall.

See Elland Gaol and South End School, Elland

South Field Farm, Shelf
South Lane. Built 1770.

Owners and tenants have included

  • Jesse Bland [1904]

South Gate House, Halifax
Ward's End.

Recorded in 1822, when James Edward Norris was a conveyancer here

South, George
[1881-1918] Son of Alice & Arthur South of Sandon, Buntingford, Hertfordshire.

He married Mary.

They lived at 21 Park Street, Brighouse.

He served in the South African Campaign.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 25th April 1918 (aged 37).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [42-47 & 162]

South Grove, Halifax
Property at 57-63 Savile Park Road. Built in 1860-1861.

Owners and tenants have included

South Hollingworth Farm, Walsden
The Farm had been in the Walton family over 300 years.

Owners and tenants have included

South Holme Farm, Southowram
Aka Southolm.

A 42-acre part of the Shibden Hall estate. The property is mentioned in Anne Lister's journals.

Owners and tenants have included

South House, Elland
Built in 1???.

Owners and tenants have included

Later, it became the offices for Elland Urban District Council. The building was demolished in 19??

South Howcans, Ovenden

See Howcans

South Ive House, Luddenden
In the 19th century, Ive House, Warley was split into 2 dwellings: North and South.

Edward Murgatroyd's family lived in the North and Henry Sutcliffe Murgatroyd's family in the South.

Owners and tenants have included

See Henry Sutcliffe Murgatroyd

South Lodge, Rastrick
Rastrick Common. Built in 1879 by Fairless Barber for his Castle Hill Estate. The building used materials from an earlier house of 1659 built by Joshua Hanson and which had been demolished when the railway sidings were extended. The gable from the earlier house can still be seen

South Low Room
The name for the cellars at the east end of the Piece Hall where yarn was sold. These were later known as the Serge Room

South Midgelden Farm, Todmorden
Bacup Road. Late 17th century house.

See Middle Midgelden Farm, Todmorden

South Place
7th century house which stood on Southgate, Halifax.

It was later called the Corner House.

In 1643, when the Royalist General Mackworth occupied Halifax, he used the Corner House to hold Parliamentary prisoners, including Joseph Priestley.

At one time, Hanson & Son sold furniture, carpets and wallpaper here. The area was cleared in 1910 for the construction of the Arcade Royale

South Royde, Halifax
Owners and tenants have included

South Shields, Wadsworth
Laithe-house built around 1820

South Strine Head, Wadsworth
Cairn which marks the boundary of Wadsworth township

South View, Greetland
Rochdale Road. Terrace of 5 houses. Stands between Greetland Liberal Club and the Church Hall of St Thomas's Church, Greetland

South Ward, Halifax
One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1866.

See John Herbert Lacy Baldwin, John Burdock, Thomas Collinson, Jabez Bunting Farrar, Robert Kerr, Mrs Miriam Lightowler, Wilkinson Pickles and Norman Frederick Smagg Winter

Southage's
Rastrick stone-mining company They had a mine behind the Junction, Rastrick

Stone from the mine was used in the foundations of Blackpool Tower, and from flagstones at Buckingham Palace.

The company was started by Bentley & Smith in 1899. At the start of the 20th century, it employed 150 miners.

The business was sold to Marshalls in 1937.

It closed between 1939 and 1946.

It was the only stone mine to reopen after the war. It then operated in a small way with only 6 miners. It was the last working stone mine locally, and the longest operating mine getting Elland Flags anywhere. The mine finally closed in 1955

Southcliffe House, Hebden Bridge
Commercial Street. The house is dated 1813. The house and the attached Conservative Offices are listed

Southclyff, Robert de
[1???-14??] In 1435, John de Wethelay passed Mayroyd House, Hebden Bridge to Robert.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John

Southcott, Joanna
[1750-1814] A religious prophetess from Devon. She was said to possess supernatural gifts and made prophecies which she wrote down in rhyme.

There were several local followers, including John Marshall Jowett and Samuel Jowett.

Some of her followers used Sion Congregational Church, Halifax

Southedge House, Hipperholme
Brighouse Road. Originally a pair of late 18th century cottages

Southern, Herbert
[1895-1915] Son of William Henry Southern.

During World War I, he served as a Private with A Company 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 16th October 1915 (aged 20).

He was buried at Bard Cottage Cemetery, Belgium. [I E 6].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial.

His brother James Henry also died in the War

Southern, James Henry
[1881-1917] Son of William Henry Southern.

Born in Mixenden.

He lived at Penniwell Hill, Siddal.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed when the hospital was bombed [23rd January 1917].

He was buried at Warlincourt Halte British Cemetery, Saulty, France [XI C 2].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

His brother Herbert also died in the War

Southern, Walter
[1904-1940]

In [Q2] 1927, he married Ellen Mullins in Todmorden.

During World War II, he served as a Company Quartermaster Sergeant with the 9th Battalion The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire).

He died 21st December 1940 (aged 36).

He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at St Peter's Church, Walsden [Yard 2 472], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance.

In [Q3] 1943, Ellen married William Price in Manchester

They lived at Worth Village, Keighley.

Southern, William Henry
[1859-1917]

In [Q4] 1879, he married Kate [1861-1913] at Thorne.

Children:

  1. James Henry
  2. Herbert

The family lived at Rastrick.

Sons James Henry & Herbert died in World War I

Southey, Robert
[1774-1843] Poet and writer. He was a friend of Coleridge and Wordsworth. In 1813, he became Poet Laureate. In 1813, he wrote Life of Nelson Charlotte wrote to him in March 1837, asking for advice about her plans to become a writer. He replied saying that he thought that it was not a woman's work.

See Hartley Coleridge

Southfield
One of the areas of common land around Halifax Parish Church in the 14th century. Others were Blackledge-Ing, Hall-Ing, Sydel-Ing, Northfield, Netherfield. Southfield lay to the south-west of the church.

The road to the area – South Field Gate – became Suffelds-Lane, and then Southgate

Southfield, Halifax
Stafford Road.

Aka Southfield Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

A signboard [2014] indicates that the property is to be developed

Southfield, Hebden Bridge
Built in 1812 by John Sutcliffe

Southfield Lodge, Mytholmroyd

Southgate Café, Halifax

See Aldam's Café, Halifax

Southgate Chambers, Halifax
Southgate.

Owners and tenants have included

Southgate Reformers, Elland
A group of Methodists at Elland.

In 1871, there was a split in the group over a question of total abstinence.

Around 1875, a group of strict temperance Methodists parted company with the Methodists at Elland Wesley, and established the Temperance Methodist Chapel

Southgrain Farm, Dulesgate
Aka Pastures.

There were drift coal mines on the land.

Owners and tenants have included

Southholme, Shibden
Aka Suffholme. 17th century farm house

Southolme, Shibden
Aka Sufholme

Southowram
District of Calderdale immediately to the east of Halifax.

See Hemingway, Northowram, Ouram and Southowram's Quarries, Delves & Mines

Southowram & Elland Light Railway
Plans are recorded in 1901.

See Holmfield & Southowram Light Railway

Southowram Annual Subscription Concert
Held in the early 19th century at various inns in the district, including Pack Horse [1825], Malt Shovel [1826], and Whitehall Inn

Southowram Board of Guardians
A part of the Halifax Poor Law Union.

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Southowram township have included

  • Thomas Naylor, Brookfoot [1869]
  • James Hebblethwaite, Marsh Lane, Northowram? [1869]
  • James Farrar, Southowram [1869]

Southowram Brass Band
See Joe Harry Radley, Southowram Prize Band and Southowram Subscription Band

Southowram Club & Institute
Built by George Aspinall.

Opened in 1896.

Working Men's Club recorded in 1905 at Towngate when W. Crossland was Secretary.

In 1917, Albert Edward Marshall was secretary.

In 19??, the old building was partly demolished and a single-storey extension built on the northern end.

It became Southowram Social Club

Southowram Co-Op
Branch number 19 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in November 1871 at Mount Pleasant, Southowram. It stood at 1 Law Lane, at the corner of Cain Lane.

Recorded in 1936

Southowram Coal Club
Recorded in 1917, when John William Whiteley was Secretary

Southowram Coal Company Limited
They had offices at 2 Cow Green, Halifax. The company was registered in February 1873

Southowram Community Centre
Off Law Lane.

The building was a Nursery School in the 1950s.

It was used as a Community Centre in the 1980s and today.

From 2007 until they disbanded in 2010, The Southowram Methodists met in the Southowram Community Centre

Southowram constables
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Southowram

See Southowram Police Station

Southowram Cricket Club
Formed in 1977 by a group of players who met at the Cock & Bottle, Bank Top.

Their grounds are on a former Milking Hill Quarries and landfill site in Ashday Lane.

See St Anne's Cricket Club

Southowram Economic Stores
Towngate. A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited.

Opened in 19??.

Stood at the top of Providence Buildings.

Closed in 19??

Southowram Floral & Horticultural Society
Established in the mid-19th century. They held their first show at the Malt Shovel in 1856

Southowram Hall
Southowram Hall Estate is recorded in 1604, when Henry Hemingway bought Ireland Farm.

Southowram Hall is mentioned as a fictitious location in the BBC TV series Last Tango in Halifax [2012] written by Sally Wainwright.

The exterior shots of the hall were filmed at Bramall Hall, Cheshire.

Mention of Godley Lane and Cunnery Wood in the dialogue suggests that Shibden Hall may have been in Ms Wainwright's mind

See Owram Hall, Shibden

Southowram-Holmfield Light Railway

Southowram Home Guard

See Home Guard

Southowram Library
Law Lane, Southowram.

Opened 0n 7th October 1920.

Recorded in 1929, when it was only open on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

See Bank Top Library, Southowram

Southowram Local Board

See Local Board and Samuel Marshall

Southowram Male Voice Glee Union

See Ernest Hargreaves Westwood

Southowram, Manor of
Was a part of the Manor of Elland. John Lacy acquired the Manor by his marriage to Margaret de Eland.

Thomas Whitley bought a part of the Manor in the early 17th century.

In 1671, Toby Barraclough mentions the Manor in his will.

William Greame was Lord of the Manor [18th century]. Through his marriage to Frances Greame, John Ingram became Lord of the Manor.

In 1813, John Rawson sold the Manor. Christopher Rawson bought it back for 1,000 guineas and became Lord of the Manor.

Captain Outhwaite was Lord of the Manor of Southowram [1917].

The Manor of Cromwellbottom was a sub-manor within and parcel of the Manor of Southowram.

See Edward Nelson Alexander, Robert Allenson, Cromwellbottom and Charles Radcliffe

Southowram Mechanics' Institute
A Mechanics' Institute founded in 1857. The meetings were held at St Anne's schoolroom.

In 1861, the Mechanics' Institution is recorded at Law Lane.

See Wilfred Bancroft

Southowram Nursery School
Off Law Lane. Built around 1938.

Recorded around 1952 as a Reception Class for Withinfields Junior & Infants' School.

The building was used by the Methodists [2007-2010].

The building is now Southowram Community Centre

Southowram Overseers of the Poor
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Southowram

Southowram Parish Church

Southowram Police Station
A police house is recorded at the Southowram end of the junction of Law Lane and Pinnar Lane.

See Southowram Police Constables

Southowram Post Office
Recorded in 1861, when John Fox was postmaster.

Recorded in 1881, when Ellis Fawcett was postmaster.

Recorded in 1905 at 30 Towngate. It was then at the same address as the business run by Harold Feather, newsagent and tobacconist.

It later moved to Law Lane.

See Bank Top Post Office, Southowram

Southowram Prize Band
Formed in 1901. In 1923, the band won a special prize for cornet playing at the Crystal Palace, London. It was said to be one of the best bands in Calderdale in the early 20th century. Disbanded in 1938

Southowram School Board
School Board set up in 18??.

See Charles Farrar, John Tatham Morton and Charles Sykes Sunderland

Southowram Social Club
Towngate. Formerly Southowram Club & Institute

Southowram stocks
The village stocks were situated just below the Pack Horse Inn in Cain Lane.

There are records of their use in the mid-19th century.

They were last used to punish two 70-year-old men who were accused of gambling.

When Cain Lane was being widened in 1931, the stocks were discovered. They had been lost for over 30 years.

In the 1970s, they were moved to Towngate.

See Aminadab Gaskin

Southowram Stone Company Limited
Quarry owner and stone merchant at West Lane, Southowram [1905]. Their registered office was at 7 Southgate Chambers, Halifax [1905]

Southowram Subscription Band
Recorded in September 1871, when they played in the Queensbury contest.

Recorded in May 1922, when they played in the Belle Vue May contest.

Recorded in February 1928, when a clock was presented to Walter Thomas Knowles at the Southowram Subscription Board Band Room in West Lane, Southowram. He had acquired the Band Room and had been President of the Band.

Disbanded in 19??

Southowram Surveyor of the Highways
Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Southowram included:

Southowram Urban District Council
Recorded in 1894 and 1908.

On 30th October 1900, a meeting of ratepayers, chaired by Councillor Joseph Shedeur Hartley, voted to be incorporated into Halifax Borough, rather than into Brighouse Borough.

See Beacon Hill, Samuel Marshall and Urban District Council

Southowram War Memorial Trust
See Southowram War Memorial

Southowram Ward, Halifax
One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax. Recorded in 1866.

See George Barker, Adam Battinson and Joseph Henry Stephenson

Southowram Wellington

Southowram Workhouse
Ashday Lane. Recorded in 1758. It served the Skircoat area of Halifax.

It accommodated 60 inmates [1777].

In 1881, the Old Workhouse was occupied by 2 families

See Prospect House, Southowram

Southwart, Enoch
[18??-19??] He was a Deacon at Blackley Baptist Chapel. In 1911, he was recorded as a Past Deacon

Southwell, Arthur
[1878-19??] Born in Cornholme.

He was a cotton loomer [1911].

On 2nd June 1900, he married Ann Schofield [1875-19??] at Holme in Cliviger, Lancashire.


Ann was born in Holme in Cliviger, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. Wilfred Locksley [b 1901]
  2. Hubert Coningsby
  3. Cecil Bertram [b 1906]
  4. Hannah May [b 1908]
  5. Ernest [b 1909]

The family lived at

  • 39 Burnley Road, Holme, Burnley [1911]
  • Cliviger

Southwell, Bates Broadbent
[1859-1915] Born in Norland.

He was an engineer [1911].

On 9th September 1878, he married Susan Holroyd [1859-1932] at Elland Parish Church.

Children:

  1. child who died before 1911
  2. child who died before 1911
  3. child who died before 1911
  4. child who died before 1911
  5. Kenyon [1884-1966] who was a mechanic [1932]
  6. Mary Hannah [b 1883] who was a weaver (coating) [1911]
  7. Fred
  8. Ellen Louisa [b 1891] who was a dress maker [1911]
  9. Florence May [b 1895] who was a weaver (coating) [1911]
  10. Doris [b 1900] who married [1930] James Frederick Sutcliffe

The family lived at Spring Villa, Norland [1915].

Bates died 21st October 1915.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £210 1/-.

Probate was granted to his widow Susan.

Susan died 12th May 1932.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £286 0/10d.

Probate was granted to children Kenyon and Doris

Southwell, Ernest
[1899-1918] Son of Fred Southwell.

Born in Cornholme.

He was with the Lincoln Regiment.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 6th Battalion Leicestershire Regiment.

He died of wounds [24th August 1918] (aged 19).

He was buried at Fienvillers British Cemetery, France [B 1].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Vale Baptist Church, Todmorden

Southwell, Fred
[1867-1920] Born in Todmorden.

He was a cotton loom overlooker [1911].

In 1892, he married Martha Hannah Crabtree [1864-1934] in Todmorden.

Children:

  1. child who died young [before 1911]
  2. child who died young [before 1911]
  3. Bernard [b 1897] who was a cotton weaver [1911], a grocer [1934]
  4. Ernest

The family lived at

  • 5 Varley Buildings, Cornholme [1911]
  • 5 Brighton Street, Cornholme [1918, 1920]
  • 702 Burnley Road, Cornholme [1934]

Fred died 16th August 1920.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £246 12/-.

Administration was granted to his widow Martha Hannah

Martha Hannah died 10th November 1934.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £111 11/5d.

Probate was granted to son Bernard

Southwell, Fred
[1889-1918] Son of Bates Broadbent Southwell.

Born in Norland.

He was a draper's assistant [1911].

He never married.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was killed in action [11th October 1918] (aged 29).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £150 7/7d.

His estate went to his mother.

He was buried at the Rieux Military Cemetery, France.

He is remembered on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France, on Norland War Memorial, and on the family grave at Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland

Southwell, Fred
[1891-1918] Son of John Southwell.

Born in Wadsworth.

He was a cotton weaver [1911].

During World War I, he enlisted at Hebden Bridge, and served as a Private with the 9th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of wounds [25th August 1918].

He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [XIX G 8].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge Association Football Club, on the Memorial at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge, and on the Memorial at Old Town Methodist Chapel, Wadsworth

Southwell, Harold Barstow
[1891-1915] Son of Henry Southwell.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a shop assistant [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died of wounds at Gallipoli [14th August 1915] (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Helles Memorial, Gallipoli [58-72 / 218-219], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Southwell, Henry
[1864-1921] Born in Todmorden.

He was an underclothing manufacturer [1911].

In [Q2] 1890, he married Ada Matilda Barstow [1868-1954] in Todmorden.


Ada was born in Elland.

She was a draper [1911]

 

Children:

  1. Harold
  2. Ruby [b 1893] who was a machinist (underclothing) [1915]
  3. Janet [b 1894] who was a machinist (underclothing) [1911]
  4. John [b 1897] who was a junior clerk (bobbin works) [1911]
  5. James [b 1898] who was a workhouse boy (cotton mill) [1911]
  6. Norman [b 1899] who was a cashier [1921]

The family lived at

Henry died 25th January 1921.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £5,924 5/10d.

Probate was granted to his widow Ada, son Norman and Tom Dawson (hardware merchant) 

Southwell, Herbert
[18??-19??] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden

Southwell, Herbert Algington
[1889-19??] Son of Thomas Southwell.

Born in Sowerby [Q4 1889].

Baptised at St John the Divine, Thorpe.

He was injured – a fractured elbow and scalp wounds – in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster of 15th October 1907, and was detained at Halifax Infirmary.

He was a dyer [1911].

He lived at Mill House, Triangle [with his parents 1911].

In [Q3] 1915, he married Sarah Tetlaw in Halifax

Southwell, Hubert Coningsby
[1904-1943] Son of Arthur Southwell.

During World War II, he served as a Craftsman with the 8th Army Workshop Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers.

He died 12th February 1943 (aged 39).

He was buried at the Tel el Kebir War Memorial Cemetery [4 O 9].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £91 14/2d.

Probate was granted to his mother Ann.

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Southwell, John
[1781-18??] He was a labourer [1841] / on parish relief [1851].

He married Grace.

Children:

  1. Alice [bapt 10th May 1812]
  2. James [b 1821]
  3. Grace [b 1826]
  4. Joseph [b 1826]

The family lived at

  • Knowlwood, Todmorden [1841]
  • Butcher Hill, Todmorden [1851]

On Saturday 5th April 1845, the Leeds Mercury reported


DISTRESSING CASE.

Strayed from Knowlwood, near Todmorden on Tuesday, 4th March, ALICE SOUTHWELL, of weak intellect, daughter of John Southwell a poor labouring man of the same place.

The aforementioned Alice Southwell is of dark complexion, having her front hair cut close to her forehead, is about 32 years of age and of strong muscular form.

Had on when she left home a cotton night cap, brown stuff dress, white apron, light blue or milk and water coloured stockings, and pair of clogs on her feet.

She was last seen on the road leading to Littleborough and Rochdale about 3 miles above Todmorden having her flannel petticoat hanging on her arm.

It will be an act of humanity in anyone that may have seen or heard of a person answering to the above description, transmitting the information thereof to her distressed parent

 

Alice died in Gauxholme Workhouse [July 1858] (aged 46).

She was buried in Todmorden [4th July 1858]

Southwell, John
[1857-1913] Born in Wadsworth.

He was a cotton weaver [1911].

In 1882, he married Selina Ratcliffe [1861-1926].


Selina was born in Wadsworth
 

Children:

  1. Alice [b 1888] who was a fustian machinist [1911]
  2. Fred
  3. Edith [b 1894] who was a fustian machinist [1911]
  4. Willie [b 1898] who was a fustian presser [1911]
  5. Lillian [b 1902]

The family lived at

  • 17 Chapel Avenue, Hebden Bridge [1911]
  • 22 Lee View, Hebden Bridge [1918]

Living with them in 1911 was boarder Maria Southwell [b 1855] (cotton weaver) 

Southwell, Mary
[1838-1905] Daughter of weaver William Southwell.

Born in Northowram (or Heptonstall).

In 1859, she married (1) Nicholas Taylor. They had 2 children: Arthur and John Andrew Taylor.

Mary was a worsted dyer [1861].

Nicholas died in 1865.

In 1869, she married (2) the widower Robert Hirst and took on his two sons. Robert died in 1870.

Mary was a worsted weaver [1871]

In 1874, she married (3) the widower William Mann and took on his 6 children

Southwell, Thomas
[1858-19??] Born in Todmorden.

He was a farm labourer [1911].

In [Q1] 1883, he married Selena Lowcock [1862-1916] in Todmorden.


Selena was born in Burnley
 

Children:

  1. child who died young [before 1911]
  2. child who died young [before 1911]
  3. child who died young [before 1911]
  4. Mary Hannah [b 1884] who was a cotton weaver [1911]
  5. William Henry
  6. Ann [b 1891] who was a cotton weaver [1911]
  7. Sam [b 1900] who was a labourer [1911]
  8. child

The family lived at 3 Springwood Terrace, Cornholme. [1911]

Southwell, Thomas
[1862-19??] Born in Sowerby.

He was a joiner [1889, 1891, 1901] / a joiner (estate) [1911].

In 1885, he married (1) Emma Charlton [1864-1901] in Guisborough.

Children:

  1. Nora Adeline C [b 1887] who was a silk spinner [1901]
  2. Herbert Algington

In 1908, he married (2) Elizabeth Smith [1872-19??] at St John the Baptist, Chester.


Elizabeth was born in Shropshire
 

The family lived at

  • Ivy House, Mill Bank [1889]
  • Ivy House, Saw Hill, Sowerby [1891]
  • Saw Hill, Triangle, Sowerby [1901]
  • Mill House, Triangle [1911]

Living with them in 1911 was visitor Elizabeth Smith [aged 61] (widow) 

Southwell, Dr Thomas
[1879-1962] Born in Cornholme.

He went to the Royal College of Science, London and then to Liverpool University.

In 1906, he went to become Inspector of Pearl Fisheries in Ceylon, and then Director of Fisheries in India.

In 1912, he was Professor at the School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool He was head of the Zoological Department at the Imperial College of Science, and of the Department of Parasitology at the Liverpool of Tropical Medicine.

He was Baptist Minister at Wellington Road Baptist Church, Todmorden [1939]

See Harry Helliwell

Southwell, William
[18??-1888] Of Stackhills, Todmorden.

He worked at Lord Brothers' Mill, Todmorden. On 19th January 1888, an iron lathe fell on him. He died the next day

Southwell, William Henry
[1881-1951] Born in Todmorden.

He was a picker maker [1911].

In [Q3] 1908, he married Martha Suthers in Todmorden.


Martha was the daughter of
Laban Suthers
 

Children:

  1. Eleanor [b 1910]

Martha & William Henry died in Bolton

Southwell, William Henry
[1887-1917] Son of Thomas Southwell.

He was a cotton weaver [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [3rd May 1917] (aged 30).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [6], in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on Shore War Memorial

Southwell, William Wilfred
[1907-1942]

He married Elsie.

They lived at Triangle.

During World War II, he served as a Corporal with B Squadron, 3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters)  Royal Armoured Corps.

He died 12th June 1942 (aged 35).

He is remembered on the Alamein Memorial, Egypt [29]

Southwell, Willie
[1897-1917] Son of Selina & John Southwell of 22 Lee View, Hebden Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 9th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died 4th October 1917 (aged 20).

He was (possibly) buried at Bedford House Cemetery, Belgium. [Enclosure No.4 XIII AA 3].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Southwood End, Halifax
Owners and tenants have included

Southwood House, Halifax
Birdcage Lane.

In 1987, the Freemasons sold Freemasons' Hall, Halifax and moved to Southwood House

Southworth, Mr
[18??-1???] He became a partner with Frederick Laxton when Robinson & Laxton was dissolved

Sowden, Akeroyd
[1834-1869] Son of Jonas Sowden.

Born in Lightcliffe.

He was an assistant grocer [1861].

On 13th Aug 1861, he married Mary Laycock in Wakefield.


Mary was born in Wakefield
 

Children:

  1. Joe Sutcliffe

Akeroyd died in Wakefield [7th September 1869]

Sowden, Eliza
[1814-1877] Daughter of Samuel Sowden.

Baptised 19th June 1814.

She never married.

She died in Hebden [8th June 1877]

Sowden, Rev George
[1822-1899] Son of Samuel Sowden.

Born 3rd April 1822.

He was educated at Hipperholme Grammar School and St Mary Magdalene's College Cambridge.

In 1847, his first Curacy was at Stainland, where he remained for 8 years before moving to Houghton-le-Spring, County Durham.

In 1861, he returned to the district when he succeeded his brother Sutcliffe as Vicar of Hebden Bridge. It had been his brother's wish that George succeed him, and the appointment was supported by Rev J. A. Rhodes. He remained there until his death.

In 1869, he campaigned for a new Mytholm Church School, Hebden Bridge, selling his collection of birds' eggs [for £45] to start the contributions.

In 1882, he observed that a church was needed for the rapidly-growing Stubbings district in Hebden Bridge – this became St John's Mission Church, Hebden Bridge.

On 12th October 1886, the parishioners marked their appreciation of him and his work by presenting him with an illuminated address and a purse of £221.

In 1888, when the See of Wakefield was created, he was made an Honorary Canon of Wakefield and Rural Dean of Halifax. He declined these on the grounds that a more suitable choice might be made, but the Bishop bade him take the estimate of others rather than his own, and he accepted both. He was Honorary Canon until his death, and Rural Dean of Halifax until 1896.

He never married.

He died 12th May 1899.

He was buried at Hebden Bridge Parish Church

The Sowden Chapel was built in his memory.

See Rev John Phillips

Sowden, George
[1878-1917] Son of William Sowden.

He was a cutter at the Crimsworth Water Dyeing Company.

He married Mary.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of wounds to the abdomen [10th April 1917] (aged 39).

He was buried at Duisans British Cemetery, Etrun, France [III G 23].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Wainsgate Baptist Church, on the Memorial at Midgehole Working Men's Club, and on Wadsworth War Memorial.

His brother James also died in the War

Sowden, George Sutcliffe
[1836-1904] Son of Jonas Sowden.

Born in Halifax.

He was a bank manager.

He never married.

He died in Lightcliffe [7th September 1904].

He was buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

Sowden, James
[1882-1915] Son of William Sowden.

He was a member of the Old Town Bowling Club / captain of the Pecket Well Cricket Club / a weaver / a regular soldier with 6 years' service in India.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died at Hill 60 [8th April 1915] (aged 33).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [20], on the Memorial at Wainsgate Baptist Church, on the Memorial at Acre Mill, Old Town, on the Memorial at Midgehole Working Men's Club, and on Wadsworth War Memorial.

His brother George also died in the War

Sowden, John
[1738-1829] Of Thornhill Briggs, Brighouse. He was a prominent Methodist.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Samuel

Sowden, John
[1803-1862] Son of Samuel Sowden.

Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [3rd April 1803].

On 3rd April 1831, he married Mary Haley [1796-1870] in Birstall.


Mary was born in Cleckheaton
 

Children:

  1. Jonas
  2. William [1835-1912] who was a carpet weaver and never married
  3. Sam

The children were born in Cleckheaton.

The couple were buried at St John's, Cleckheaton: John [5th September 1862]; Mary [21st May 1870]

Sowden, Jonas
[1808-1848] Son of Samuel Sowden.

Born at Sutcliffe Wood Bottom, Lightcliffe.

Baptised at St Matthew's, Lightcliffe [24th January 1808].

He was a worsted manufacturer [1833] / partner in Sowden Brothers.

On 26th January 1833, he married Ellen Freeman in Halifax.


Ellen was the daughter of James Freeman
 

Children:

  1. Akeroyd
  2. George Sutcliffe

The couple were buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe: Jonas [22nd June 1848]; Ellen [24th August 1878]

Sowden, Jonas
[1832-1913] Son of John Sowden.

He was a wool sorter [1855].

On 6th May 1855, he married Jane Brooke [1837-1908] in Birstall.


Jane was born in York
 

Children:

  1. Thomas Brooke [b 1855]
  2. Annice [b 1857]
  3. Lucy Ann [b 1859]
  4. William [b 1861]
  5. Mary E [b 1864]
  6. Fanny [b 1866]
  7. John [b 1869]
  8. Jane [b 1870]
  9. Eliza [b 1877]
  10. twins Ellen [b 1880]
  11. Evelyn [b 1880]

The children were born in Cleckheaton.

Jonas died in Dewsbury

Sowden, Rev Joseph
[1745-1822] A Cornishman. He trained at Trevecca College and served at Morley [1781] before becoming Minister at Booth Congregational Church [1788]. In February 1794, he moved to Sowerby Congregational Church. In 1800, he moved to Warrington, then Bolton, then Blackburn, where he died

Sowden, Joseph
[1805-1847] Son of Samuel Sowden.

Born at Sutcliffe Wood Bottom, Lightcliffe.

Baptised at St Matthew's, Lightcliffe [10th March 1805].

Partner in Sowden Brothers

He was buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [3rd June 1847]

Sowden, Joseph Sutcliffe
[1862-19??] Son of Akeroyd Sowden.

Born in Wakefield.

On 25th October 1887, he married Clara Jane Cooke in Bradford.

The couple went to the USA where they had four children.

Children:

  1. Nellie [b 1889 in Massachusetts]
  2. Mabel [b 1891]
  3. Lillian A [b 1898]
  4. Donald [b 1904]

Sowden, Mary
[1812-1900] Daughter of Samuel Sowden.

Baptised 19th Apr 1812.

She never married.

She died in Hebden [31st October 1900].

She was buried at Hebden Bridge Parish Church.

In her will, she bequeathed the residue of her estate, around £5,000

unto the Vicar for the time being of Hebden Bridge and the Vicar for the time being of Halifax and the Bishop for the time being of Wakefield ... for the building of a Church or Chapel-of-Ease at the easterly end of the Parish on the plot of land purchased and conveyed to my said brother George in Birchcliffe Road for Church purposes as they or the majority of them in their absolute discretion determine

Sowden, Rhodes
[1832-1897] Of Morton Villa, Rastrick.

He was a dyer at Calder Dye Works, Rastrick [1883].

On 14th October 1854, he married Jane Featherstonehaugh in Bradford.

Children:

  1. Emily Ann [1855-1915] who married William Widdop

Rhodes died in Harrogate [18th December 1897].

See Mr Hepworth

Sowden, Sam
[1836-1890] Son of John Sowden.

He was a furniture maker [1859].

On 13th June 1859, Rosanna Nutter [1840-1917] at St Peter's, Birstall.


Rosanna was born in Cleckheaton
 

Children:

  1. Albert [1863-1919]
  2. Lamplough [1866-1936]
  3. Willie [1867-1919]
  4. Sam [1870-1935]
  5. Laura [1872-1938]
  6. Agnes [1875-1948]
  7. Percy [1877-1933]
  8. Effie [1881-1949]

The children were born in Cleckheaton

Sowden, Samuel
[17??-18??] Son of John Sowden.

Born in Elland [23rd May 1779].

On 12th May 1799, he married Martha Sutcliffe [1781-1844] in Halifax.


Martha was the daughter of William Sutcliffe
 

Children:

  1. William
  2. Rachael [1802-1877] who married Joseph Freeman
  3. John
  4. Joseph
  5. Jonas
  6. Samuel
  7. Mary
  8. Eliza
  9. Sutcliffe
  10. George

The children were all born Sutcliffe Wood Bottom, Lightcliffe, and all baptised St Matthew's, Lightcliffe.

The family lived at

He was blind in later years.

Samuel died in Lightcliffe [11th August 1863].

He was buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [15th August 1863].

Members of the family were buried at Lightcliffe and at Hebden Bridge Parish Church

Sowden, Samuel
[1810-1862] Son of Samuel Sowden.

Born at Sutcliffe Wood Bottom, Lightcliffe.

Baptised at St Matthew's, Lightcliffe [29th April 1810].

Partner in Sowden Brothers

He never married.

He was buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [24th October 1862]

Sowden, Rev Sutcliffe
[1817-1861] Son of Samuel Sowden.

He was the first Vicar of Hebden Bridge when the new parish of Hebden Bridge was created in 1841.

He drowned in the canal at Hebden Bridge

Sowden's: W. J. J. & S. Sowden
Worsted spinners at Bailiff Bridge Mill [1837-1841].

Partners included brothers William Sowden, Joseph Sowden, Jonas Sowden, and Samuel Sowden (Jnr).

Their machinery was advertised for sale in 1837.

In January 1841, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Sowden, William
[1799-1882] Son of Samuel Sowden.

Born at Sutcliffe Wood Bottom, Lightcliffe.

Baptised at St Matthew's, Lightcliffe [22nd Dec 1799].

Partner in Sowden Brothers

He never married.

He died in Lightcliffe [21st September 1882].

He was buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [26th September 1882]

Sowden, William
[1838-1890] He was a blacksmith.

He married Mary [1842-1908].

Children:

  1. George
  2. James

The family lived at Pecket Well.

Both sons died in World War I

Sowerby...
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Sowerby, Francis Robert
[1820-1885] Born in Bristol.

The family came to Halifax when he was 26.

He was the stepson of William Milner. He and his brother, John Edwin Sowerby, carried on Milner's publishing business as Milner & Sowerby.

In 1861, he published an improved edition of Walker's Dictionary.

He was a Captain in the 4th Yorkshire West Riding Rifle Volunteers.

He was promoted from Supernumerary-Lieutenant to Lieutenant of the 4th Yorkshire West Riding Rifle Volunteers [10th May 1861].

He was described as

a good linguist, social, generous and careless

In 1849, he married Isabella Barbara Nixon [1830-1878] from Bristol, in Halifax. Children:

  1. Francis Milner [1851] who died in infancy
  2. Reginald John
  3. Philip Edwin Nixon [1855-1889]
  4. Winifred Edith [b 1861]
  5. Mary Isabel [b 1863]
  6. Lucy Ada [b 1865] who married [1891] George Cameron Norman of Bromley, Kent

The family lived at

  • Rhodes Street, Halifax, where his stepfather died [1850]
  • Hollins, Warley [1861 with his brother]
  • Bowers Hall, Barkisland

He died at Bowers Hall. There is a memorial to him in Christ Church, Barkisland

See Buzzer & Whistle Nuisance [1873]

Sowerby, John Edwin
[1822-1898] Born in Bristol.

He was the stepson of William Milner.

He and his brother, Francis Robert Sowerby, carried on Milner's publishing business as Milner & Sowerby.

He was a publican [1861].

He was described as

stern and careful

In 1848, he married Eliza Howell [1822-1???] from Chepstow, in Chepstow.

Children:

  1. Mary Milner [b 1849]
  2. Eliza Sophia [b 1852]
  3. Alice Isabella [b 1854]
  4. John Francis [b 1858]
  5. Rosa Georgina [b 1862] who married Mr Travers

The family lived at

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1898.

In 1901, after her husband's death, Eliza, her 2 unmarried daughters, son John Francis, and Mrs Rose Travers [widow], were living on their own means as boarders with William Robinson and his family at 20 Kensington Crescent, Kensington, London

Sowerby, Reginald John
[1854-1922] Son of Francis Robert Sowerby.

He became head of Milner & Company when his father and uncle died.

He was a Major in the **IGNORE**. He was in command at Halifax Drill Hall [until 1916].

He married Amelia Jane Taylor [1855-1935].

They lived at

Reginald John died at Oak Mount [8th May 1922].

He was the last of the Sowerby line.

Amelia died [Q3] 1935 (aged 80).

The couple were buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard [M 4]

Sowerbyshire
Part of the Manor of Wakefield, Sowerbyshire was the medieval name for the valley of the River Calder, and the townships therein.

In 1169-70, the following townships were listed as being in Sowerbyshire:

The list ended "etc" but it is not known which other townships were included.

In a trial in the Dutchy Chamber, 6 Elizabeth I (1539), the same townships were given as being in the liberty of Sowerbyshire.

From 1433, onward the Wakefield Manor Court held a court in Sowerby as well as in Halifax.

See Essolf, Hamelin, 5th Earl, Helias son of Essolf, and Jordan son of Essolf

Sowerbyshire, Forest of
The Forest of Sowerbyshire was a Royal Chase, and is said to have been granted by Henry I to Earl Warenne in 1116.

The Forest included the area around Sowerby, Erringden and the modern Soyland. Over time it was released for farmland. Erringden Park was enclosed probably before 1260 and dispaled in 1449.

Above Sowerby was Bell House, where the forester lived, and the house was so called because he rang a bell to call the deer to be fed.

In the 19th century the groundworks of a Norman castle were still visible above Sowerby.

See Sowerby Ramble and Geppe de Dene

Sowood
Village to the south of Halifax, in the parish of Stainland.

The name may be derived from south and wood or from Sow Wood on account of swine that roamed the woods there.

The name Saw-Wood is recorded in 1865

Sowood & Sykes
Cabinet makers, upholsterers and polishers at Stump Cross and 159 Claremount Road [1920]

Sowood Community Centre
Established in 19?? in the former Sowood Green Provided School, Stainland

Sowood Green
Area of Halifax, south of Stainland and Holywell Green

Sowood House, Hipperholme
Aka Sawood House


Question: Is this the same place as Sawood, Lightcliffe?

 

The house stands at the junction of Coley Road / Soaper House Lane / the Brighouse-Denholme Gate Turnpike

H-plan house built around 1631 by Grace and John Whitley. It is dated JWG - SA - 1631.

It was the home of the Whitley family before they moved to Rookes Hall.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Around 1968, it was restored by Frank Drury. During the restoration, workmen rediscovered a screaming skull behind a chimney breast

Sowood Mechanics' Institute, Stainland
Recorded in 1905

See Stainland Mechanics' Institute

Sowood Reading Room
Opened on Saturday, 18th March 1882, by Mayor Whitley.

It superseded an earlier reading room which had been held in rented premises since 1876.

Built by subscription. The cost was £569 7/3d.

There were 71 members including

  • Charles Smithies, secretary & treasurer

Sowter, Joshua
[18??-1???] Of Halifax. Recorded in February 1867, when he was a partner in the Derby & Derbyshire Banking Company

Soyland
District of Calderdale west of Sowerby Bridge.

See Population, Parish statistics, Lumb Brook and Slitheroe Bridge, Rishworth

Soyland Board of Guardians
A part of the Halifax Poor Law Union.

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Soyland township have included

  • John Whiteley, Hollings, Soyland [1869]

Soyland Local Board
William Dove was Chairman [1863]

Soyland, Manor of
The manor was held by the Earls of Warren

Soyland Mill Bridge
Aka Soyland Miln Bridge. A single-arch stone bridge over Lumb Clough. It was mentioned in 1741

See Soyland Mill

Soyland Moor
Blackstone Edge Road crosses the moor

Soyland, Philip de
[12??-12??] The Wakefield Court Rolls of 1275 record
[At Sowerby,] Philip de Soland gives 12d for license to take 4 acres of land in Soland from Alot de Heley for a term of 8 years, doing services and customs, &c pledge, William de Werloley

Soyland Post Office
Recorded in 1874, when T. Sharp, a butcher, was postmaster

Soyland Service Reservoir
Built in 1990

Soyland Sewage Works
Opened on 16th June 1910

Soyland Surveyor of the Highways
Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Soyland included:

Soyland Urban District Council
Recorded in 1935

See Henry Whiteley

Soyland Workhouse
In 1777, this accommodated 60 inmates

Spa Bridge, Cragg Vale
Bridge over the Cragg Brook near Cragg Vale Spa

Spa Clough, Pecket Well

Spa Clough Reservoir, Rishworth
Small reservoir above Booth Wood Reservoir on Rishworth Moor.

The Spa House Inn stood nearby

Spa House, Shibden
Horley Green Lane. Built about 1780 by James Drake as the bath house for the Horley Green Mineral Springs.

In 1845, the Spa & Tea Gardens are recorded.

There were annual pilgrimages here on May Day, when open-air temperance meetings were held. Those who arrived early were given bags of nuts

Spa Laithe, Cragg Vale
Aka Spaw Laithe. A small cottage. The coiner, Matthew Normington, went into hiding here.

The local well-dressing ceremony was held here

Spa Well, Elland
Upper Edge.

Recorded in the 19th century as a well

the water of which holds in solution sulphuretted hydrogen and a free alkali

In Olde Eland, Lucy Hamerton writes


The Spa Well at the bottom of the Upper Edge, not far from South End, was so called because it contained chalybeate water; people have indeed suggested formerly that, if properly managed, Elland might be made famous for its medicinal water, and so become another Cheltenham or Leamington
 

Spa Wood Bridge, Luddenden Dean
Packhorse bridge in Spa Wood

Spafford, Canon C. G. H.
[1???-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1950-1953]. In 1953, he was appointed vicar of Huddersfield. In 1955, he was appointed Vicar of Hebden Bridge

Spain, George Augustus
[1847-19??] Born in Halifax.

He was a gardener (not domestic) [1901].

In 1874, he married Sarah Chew Tetley [1847-19??] from Luddenden, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Henry [b 1879]
  2. Martha Ann [b 1881]
  3. Clement [b 1888]

The family lived at 314 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1901]

Spalding, John O.
[19??-19??] He was Chief General Manager of the Halifax Building Society [1982-1985] and Chief Executive [1985-1988]

Spangenberg, Rev Augustus Gottlieb
[1???-17??] Moravian missionary at Lightcliffe and Fulneck

Spaniard Hall, Shelf
Cross Lane. Aka Spaniard. House on the border of Shelf on the Brighouse-Denholme Gate Road.

Owners and tenants have included

  • Jonathan Todd [1881]

Spanish City
A popular 19th century name for the area around Buttress Brink, Hebden Bridge

Sparkes, Rev Frederick William
[1854-1908] Born in Manchester.

He was Minister at Cornholme United Methodist Free Church [August 1897] / pastor at Claremount Chapel, Burnley [1908].

In 1877, he married Mary Elizabeth Siddell [1855-1906] in Prestwich, Lancashire


Mary was born in Blackley, Lancashire
 

Children:

  1. Lilian [b 1879]

The family lived at

On 5th May 1908, Rev Sparkes was found dead in his bathroom, with his throat cut

Sparkhouse Farm, Norland
Owners and tenants have included

Sparks, James Thomas
[1872-1924] Son of Thomas Richards Sparks.

Born in Todmorden.

He was a pianist [1891] / a musician [1895] / a teacher of music at 58 Butcher Hill, Todmorden [1897] / a lodging house keeper [1911, 1917].

An advertisement in 1897 announced


J. T. SPARKS

Solo Pianist and Accompanist
Teacher of Music
Piano, Theory, Organ and Mandoline
at Home or Pupil's Residence
Terms on Application

 

On 12th June 1895, he married Annie Agnes Booth [1874-1931] at Christ Church, Todmorden.


Annie Agnes was the daughter of John Booth
 

Children:

  1. Thomas Cecil [b 1900]

The family lived at Fylde Road, Preston [1911]

Sparks, Thomas Richards
[1847-1917] Born in High Bicklington, Devon.

He was a lodging-house keeper at Butcher Hill, Walsden [1881, 1891, 1898] / a grocer [1891] / a shop & lodging-house keeper [1901].

In 1871, he married (1) Emma Elston [1849-1904] at Okehampton, Devon.


Emma was born in Crediton, Devon
 

Children:

  1. James Thomas
  2. Charles Henry [1877-1909] who was a cotton operative [1891], and died in the USA
  3. John William [1882-1932] who died in Canada
  4. Henrietta Florence [1885-1893]

The children were born in Todmorden

In 1905, he married (2) Elizabeth Deakin [1845-1928] in Salford.

The family lived at 68 Knowlwood Road, Walsden [1901, 1917].

He died 15th August 1917 Probate records show that he left effects valued at £2,148 11/-.

Probate was granted to his widow Elizabeth and son James Thomas.

See Luke Crabtree

Sparling, George
[18??-1???] Tailor. Recorded in 1881 at 33 Northgate, Halifax

Sparrow Park, Rastrick
Popular name for a small park at Castle Hill on land rented by the Council from A. T. Clay at a rent of £10 per year.

In 1912, Clay's son, H. T. Clay, fell out with the Council and closed the park, building a house on the site

Sparrow Park, Skircoat
Popular name for Albert Park

Spas & Wells

Speak...
The entries for people & families with the surname Speak are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Speak & Normanton
Woollen manufacturers at West Vale. Partners included Jeremiah Speak and George Normanton.

Recorded on 25th February 1872 when fire broke out at their mill.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1877

Speak & Son
Worsted spinners established in 1882 at Ingwood Mills, West Vale by Jeremiah Speak & Alfred Speak.

In 1895, they employed about 130 workers.

Although they were both at Ingwood Mills, Speak & Son and J. Speak & Company were separate concerns. In his will – proved 29th November 1916 – Alfred Speak made bequests to

each of the employees who shall have been in the service of the firm of J. Speak & Company and Speak & Son (which businesses were formerly carried on by me in co-partnership with my late father [Jeremiah Speak] and now with my son the said George Norman Speak

Speak & Son Limited
Spinners of botany yarns for the dress, coating and hosiery trades. They were at Ingwood Mills, Stainland [1936]

Speak's: Jeremiah Speak & Company
Aka J. Speak & Company.

Wool and waste merchants and carbonisers established in 1856 by Jeremiah Speak and George Normanton. They had business carding, scouring and carbonising at Ingwood Mills, West Vale and at Mill Number 2, West Vale. The materials were used for making felt and hats in other parts of the country.

In 1877, Normanton retired and Jeremiah's son Alfred joined the partnership.

In 1884, Jeremiah died and Alfred took over the business.

On 7th November 1892, a 14-year-old worker was killed at the mill.

Although they were both at Ingwood Mills, J. Speak & Company and Speak & Son were separate concerns. In his will – proved 29th November 1916 – Alfred Speak made bequests to

each of the employees who shall have been in the service of the firm of J. Speak & Company and Speak & Son (which businesses were formerly carried on by me in co-partnership with my late father [Jeremiah Speak] and now with my son the said George Norman Speak

Speak's Lodging House, Shade
Owners and tenants have included

  • Robert Kershaw [1905]

See Charles Hollinrake

Speak's: Paul Speak & Sons
Worsted spinners and manufacturers established by Paul Speak and his sons John and Paul.

When their father died, Mountain Mill was left to his sons to run. However John was more inclined to travel and scientific endeavours. In 1880, John left the business and Paul carried on alone.

They were at Mixenden Mills and Mountain Mills, Queensbury [1905]

Speak's: R. Speak & Company
Clothing manufacturers. They were at 21 Woolshops, Halifax [1936]

Speedway
Motor-cycle racing was held at Halifax Cricket Club in 1929, and was revived at Thrum Hall in 1938. It started at The Shay in April 1949 and lasted until autumn 1951.

It was revived in 1965 and was held at The Shay until 1986 when they moved to Bradford's Odsal stadium.

See Halifax Dukes and Red Shale

Speick, Richard
[17??-18??] Hatter in Halifax [1783]

Speight, Clifford
[1889-1919]

He married Unknown.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), and transferred to the Labour Corps.

He died in Richmond Miltary Hospital [12th February 1919] (aged 30).

He was buried at Mount Tabor Wesleyan Methodist Chapel with his grandparents William Speight.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Mount Tabor Wesleyan Methodist Chapel

Speight, George
[1898-1917] Son of Laura & Joseph Edward Speight of 2 Oddfellows Street, Brighouse.

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 10th Battalion Rifle Brigade.

He died 23rd September 1917 (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [145-147]

Speight, George Edwin
[1883-1917] Son of Prince William Speight.

Born in Leeds.

Of Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He died 9th April 1917.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [5], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Speight, George Thomas
[1877-1948] He was landlord of the Spring Rock, Greetland [1951].

He married Margaret [1876-1954].

The family lived at 5 New Street, Pellon [1948]

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [3A 95]

Speight, Harold
[1917-1943] Son of John Speight.

Born 16th May 1917.

He was unemployed and living with his widowed mother at 73 Catherine Street, Elland [1939].

During World War II, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Ordnance Corps attached to No.1 Docks Operating Group Royal Engineers.

He died 17th June 1943.

He is remembered on the Brookwood 1939-1945 Memorial, Surrey [19 3], and on Elland War Memorial

Speight, James
[17??-18??] Of Northowram. He was Master of Heywood's School [1809]

Speight, James
[1813-1845] He was a labourer [1841].

In [Q3] 1839, he married Elizabeth Taylor in Halifax.


Elizabeth was the daughter of
Samuel Taylor.

She was a school mistress [1851]

 

Children:

  1. Ann [b 1841] who died in infancy
  2. Emma [1842-1872] who married Joseph Edwards

The family lived at

In 1851, the widowed Elizabeth and daughter Emma were living at Stainland Dean with Elizabeth's mother

Elizabeth died at Lower Waterloo [24th October 1872].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at under £300 to daughter Emma

Speight, John
[18??-19??]

In 1914, he married Edith Annie Turner [1887-1986] in Dewsbury.


Edith was born 4th August 1887
 

Children:

  1. Patricia [b 17th March 1915] was a shorthand typist [1939] & married John A. Cottingham
  2. Stanley [b 19th April 1916-1972]
  3. Harold

The family lived at

  • 73 Catherine Street, Elland [1939]
  • Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

By 1939, Edith was widowed and a shopkeeper fish fryer in Elland

Speight, Joseph Edward
[1869-1916] Born in Bradford.

He was landlord of the Royal Engineers, Brighouse [1902, 1905, 1911].

In [Q4] 1892, he married Laura Dacre [1869-1915] from Brighouse, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1893] who was a silk worker [1911]
  2. Alice [b 1895] who was a silk worker [1911]
  3. George [b 1898] who was a silk worker [1911]

After his death, daughter Annie took over at the Royal Engineers [1916]

Speight, Louisa
[1896-1920]

During World War I, she was a Worker at the Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps Hostel (Dublin).

She died 8th January 1920 at Isleworth, Middlesex.

She was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery [F C 216]

Speight, Prince William
[1853-1896]

Born in Otley.

He was a grocer [1881].

In 1881, he married Charlotte Mortimer [1853-1918] in Leeds.


Charlotte was born in Leeds
 

Children:

  1. George Edwin

The family lived at

  • Arch View, Cornholme [1901]
  • 3 Thorn Villas, Todmorden [1911]

The couple died in Todmorden

Speight, Richard
[16??-17??] Of Lightcliffe.

On 23rd July 1695, he married Hannah, daughter of Richard Flather, at Halifax

Speight, Samuel
[1825-1???] Born in Bradley.

He was a beerseller at an unidentified beerhouse in Bridge Street, Halifax [1851].


Question: Does anyone know which beerhouse this may have been?

 

In [Q3] 1843, he married Ruth Foster [1827-1???] in Halifax.


Ruth was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [b 1844]
  2. Ann [b 1846]
  3. Joseph [b 1848]
  4. Eliza [b 1850]
  5. Samuel [b 1851]

Speight, Samuel
[1825-1852] He was a beer seller at the Lamb's Head, Bridge Street, Halifax [1851].

On 21st August 1850, he was one of a number of local innkeepers who were fined £2 and costs at the Brewster Sessions for knowingly permitting prostitutes and those of notorious character to be drinking in their house, contrary to the spirit of their licence.

On 8th August 1843, he married Ruth Foster at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [b 1844]
  2. Ann [b 1846]
  3. Joseph Henry [b 1848]
  4. Eliza [1849-1912]
  5. Samuel [b 1851]
  6. James [1852-1853]

He died 7th June 1852.

After his death, Ruth married Samuel Gledhill.

Samuel & James were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 3726] with Samuel Gledhill and family

Speight, Sidney
[1826-1909]

In [Q2] 1848, he married (1) Mary Marshall [1825-1858] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. child who died in infancy
  2. child who died in infancy
  3. child who died in infancy
  4. child who died in infancy
  5. Sidney who died in infancy

In [Q3] 1860, he married (2) Mary Crossley [1837-1890] in Halifax.

Sidney died 2nd November 1909 (aged 83) 

Members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 3387], with Sidney's sister Esther [1830-1892]

Speight, Thomas
[1855-1891] Born in Northowram.

He was stone dresser [1891].

He lived at 59 Upper Lane, Northowram [1891].

Living with him [in 1891] were housekeeper Esther – widow of Smith Boocock – and her children.

Thomas (possibly) died [Q2] 1891 (aged 36) 

Speight, William
[1569-1???]

He married Mary Saltinstall.


Mary was the daughter of
Gilbert Saltinstall
 

Children:

  1. Matthew [b 1595]
  2. Grace [b 1606]

Speight, William
[1830-1902]

He married Susy Ann [1833-1881].

Children:

  1. Ruth [1854-1927] who married (1) [Q1/1889] Thomas Earnshaw, (2) [Q2/1915] George Evans
  2. Hannah [1855-1939] who married [Q1/1893] Thomas Greenwood

The family lived at

  • Mixenden Chapel House
  • Highfield, Mount Tabor

Susy Ann died 30th September 1881.

William died 3rd June 1902 (aged 72) 

Members of the family were buried at Mount Tabor Wesleyan Methodist Chapel

Speke Edge Farm, Clough Foot

Spenborough
See Brighouse & Spenborough

Spence, Daniel Andrew
[1864-19??] Born in Shetland.

Pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Heptonstall Slack [1891-1893]

Spence, Harry
[1900-1917] Son of Kate & James Edward Spence of 14 Brookeville Avenue, Hipperholme.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 142nd Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He died 9th June 1917 (aged 17).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [56]

Spence, Herbert
[18??-191?] He died in World War I.

He is remembered on Norwood Green War Memorial

Spence, R.
[1???-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on Coley War Memorial

Spence, Walter
[1883-1918] Born in Halifax.

He married Lillian Hodgson Godley [1882-1970].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action in France / Flanders [15th April 1918].

He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [6].

Lillian never remarried

Spence, William
[1881-1914] DCM.

He was a member of West Ward Liberal Club.

In [Q4] 1904, he married Florence Rhodes in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with D Company 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal

He died 3rd September 1914 (aged 33).

He was buried at Hautrage Military Cemetery, Belgium [II E 16].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial

Spence, William Henry
[18??-19??] Councillor for Halifax Northowram ward [1894]

Spencer...
The entries for people & families with the surname Spencer are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Spencer & Company
Mining company at Bradshaw Lane Mine [1869]

Spencer & Illingworth
Of Northowram. Recorded in 1800

Spencer & Nicholl
Seedsmen and florists recorded in 1905 at Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge. Partners included F. Nicholl

Spencer Brothers
Quarry owners, stone merchants, builders and contractors at Skircoat Moor Quarries, Halifax [1905]

Spencer Brothers

Spencer's: F. & J. G. Spencer
Aka Spencer Brothers.

Mineral water manufacturers at Sowerby Bridge.

They were at Mearclough, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

By 1874, Walter Spencer had sold his business Walter Spencer & Sons, to the Halifax Aerated Water Company, and – Walter having made a sworn statement that he would not make any mineral or brewed products within 50 miles of the centre of Halifax – his sons Jonathan Greenhalgh & Fred started their own business as F. & J. G. Spencer.

On Jonathan's death [1943], Fred became sole owner of the business.

Spencer Parkinson
See Parkinson Spencer Refractories

Spencer's: W. H. Spencer & Sons
Worsted spinners at Bowling Dyke Mills, Halifax.

Established by William Henry Spencer.

Recorded in 1899 and 1911

Spencer's: Walter Spencer & Sons
Brewers and mineral water manufacturers at Sowerby Bridge established by Walter Spencer, when he took over the business of his father-in-law, Charles Young Hanson, between 1881 and 1875.

When Walter took over, he moved everything to Clifton Street, Sowerby Bridge, building a row of houses alongside for his family.

The business was at Clifton Street and Back Willow Street, Sowerby Bridge [1899].

On 22nd June 1899, Walter sold the business the Halifax & District Mineral Water Manufacturers for £1250 pounds, 680 in one pound shares and the balance of £570 pounds in cash. He made a statement that

he will not carry out any mineral water manufacturing or allow his name to be associated with any such product within an area of 20 miles radius from Halifax

The business was subsequently taken over by Walter's sons Fred and Jonathan Greenhalgh Spencer, trading as F. & J. G. Spencer.

Spencer's: William Henry Spencer & Company
Worsted spinners at Bowling Dyke Mills, Halifax [1905]

Spendlove, Frank
[1???-19??] JP.

He was Mayor of Todmorden [1941-1942]

Spenser & Cockroft
Silk waste spinners at Mytholme Mill, Hipperholme [1861]

Spenser, Norcliffe Blakey
[18??-1???] Chartered accountant at 1 Harrison Road, Halifax [1897].

Recorded in 1897, when he was involved in the liquidation of the Halifax High School for Girls Company Limited

Spermolin Limited
Business formerly known as Pollard & Winter.

See Norman Frederick Smagg Winter

Spice Cake Hills
Between Ovenden Moor and Ogden Reservoir

Spicer, Eric Evan
[1893-1918] Son of Sir Evan Spicer.

During World War I, he served with the 1st/4th Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers).

He was killed 28th March 1918.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [9]

Spicer, Sir Evan
[1849-1937] JP, DL.

Third son of James Spicer of Spicers Limited paper-makers.

Born in Woodford, Essex.

He was awarded the French Légion d'honneur for his work with the London Missionary Society in Madagascar. In 1916, he was knighted. He was chairman of the London County Council. He was active in the Congregational Church. He and his wife were active in religious and philanthropic work.

On 31st July 1873, he married Annabella Whitley, at Square Congregational Church, Halifax.

Children:

  1. Charles Evan [1874-1940]
  2. John Evan [1875-1909] who was killed in an Alpine accident
  3. Jessie Evan [1877-1959] who married [1922] Hugh P Young
  4. Ernest Evan [1878-1956]
  5. Lillian Evan [1880-1914]
  6. Muriel Evan [1881-1929]
  7. Ruth Evan [1884-1885]
  8. Kathleen Evan [1885-1973] who married [1909] John Edward Few
  9. Frank Evan [1888-1954]
  10. Gerald Evan [1891-1976]
  11. Eric Evan [1893-1918]

The family lived at Belair, Gallery Road, Dulwich

Spiers, T.
[1???-1???] Police Superintendent in Halifax [1857]

Spiers, Thomas
[1815-18??] Born in Warwickshire.

He was Deputy Chief Constable [1845]; billet-master; keeper of lockups at Halifax Police Office at 7 Upper Kirkgate / Dispensary Walk [1845]; Superintendent of Halifax Borough police [1848, 1851]

He married Mary [1817-1???].

Children:

  1. Thomas Vincent [b 1837] who was a clerk in an insurance office [1851]
  2. Walter [b 1846]
  3. Alfred Taylor [b 1850]

The family lived at 22 Westgate, Halifax [1851].

See George Haigh

Spink, Arthur
[19??-1918]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 15th September 1918.

He was buried at Hermes Hill British Cemetery, France [II D 32].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial,

He is remembered on the Memorial at Brighouse Parish Church

Spink, Edward
[1870-1910] Landlord of the Woolpack, Sowerby Bridge [1905].

In [Q1] 1893, he married Elizabeth Dodgson [1863-1948] in Halifax.

In January 1905, he was charged with having permitted drunkenness on the premises. On 30th December 1904, Sgt Tattersall and Inspector Arundel said that they had found a man called Normanton

sat in a leaning condition at a table in a very drunken state

Spink claimed that he was in the stables and did not known Normanton, and no drink had been supplied to him.

Spink was fined 10/- plus 16/- costs.

He died [Q2] 1910.

After his death, Elizabeth married Walter Thomas Makepeace, who took over at the Woolpack

Spink, Farrar
[1890-1918] Son of William Spink.

Born in Halifax.

He was a mechanic at Josiah Wade Limited

During World War I, he enlisted [October 1914], and served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 17th April 1918 (aged 28).

He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [XXVII G 4].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Spink, Frank
[1871-19??] Born in Hook, Yorkshire.

He was a brewer's drayman [1911].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Walter [b 1895] who was a brewer's labourer [1911]
  2. Hilda [b 1896] who was a mill worker spinner [1911]
  3. Marion [b 1903]

In 1906, he married Esther Ann in Bradford.


Esther Ann was the widow of
Martin Hunt
 

The family lived at

  • 51 Burnley Terrace, Halifax [1911]
  • 5 Brackenbed Grange, Wheatley [1917]

Spink House, Colden
Number 4 Halstead Green.

The late 18th century house is listed.

Owners and tenants have included

Spink, Joseph William
[1882-1942] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a farm labourer [1911] / landlord of the Foresters' Arms, Norland [1928-1931] / a farm worker [1932-1942].

On 6th January 1909, he married Amy Louisa Evans at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Children:

  1. Fred Mitchell [b 1910]

The family lived at

  • Linden Hey, North Dean Wood, Greetland [1911]
  • Town House Farm, Norland [1932-1942]

Joseph died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [14th November 1942].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £435.

Probate was granted to his widow Amy Louisa.

See James Edward Spencer

Spink, L.
[18??-1919]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 18th August 1919.

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [2 27EE]

Spink, William
[1855-1941] Born in Halifax.

He was a cotton twiner.

In 1883, he married Honore Ann Farrar [1865-1???] in Halifax.


Honore Ann was born in Hebden Bridge
 

Children:

  1. John Henry [1883-1966]
  2. Harold [1888-1961]
  3. Farrar
  4. Annie [b 1891]
  5. Ida [b 1898]

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

  • 12 Trafalgar Row, Halifax [1891, 1901]
  • 57 Fenton Road, Halifax [1911, 1918]

Spinks House, Colden
William Halstead and Dan Sutcliffe [1850s] taught at a school here

Spiral Stone
Aka the Crowtrees monolith

Spiritualist National Union Limited, Halifax
Recorded in 1917 at 30, Glen Terrace, Clover Hill when H. G. Hey was secretary.

See Spiritualism

Spitfire
In September 1940, Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Air Production, launched a national appeal to help the war effort.

Halifax raised a sum of £12,931 11/4d which helped to pay for two Spitfire fighters. These were named Halifax I and Halifax II and came into service in March 1941. In July 1942, one of the Spitfires was written off after being involved in a flying accident.

Elland raised £6,662 2/4d, enough to pay for one Spitfire which was Elland.

See Paddy Finucane

Spoon Dam, Shade
Todmorden. Fed the mills at Fielden's Waterside mills. It has been filled in and is now a children's playground

Sports

Sportsmen & Sportswomen

Spout Farm, Ripponden
Mentioned in 1673.

An 18th century name for the Golden Lion, Ripponden

Spout House, Hove Edge
The house stood near Harley Head Farm, off Giles Road.

In Anne Lister's time, Spouthouse was is listed as being a part of the Shibden Hall Estate.

House built in 16??.

Owners and tenants have included

The house was demolished in 1930.

Spout House Lane is still there

Spout, Rastrick
Recorded in 1841, when William Helm was living here, and recorded in 1851, when Thomas Helm and family were living here.

It is not clear whether Spout was another name for Croft House.

In February 1852, there was offered for sale by auction

all that substantial messuage or dwelling house, with the barn, stable and mistal, called or known by the name of New Hall Riding or Spout.

And also the dryinghouses, dyehouse, warehouse and buildings thereto belonging.

Together with all those four several closes or parcels of excellent land therewith occupied, called or commonly known by the several names of Back Door Close, the North Field, the Upper Ing and the Lower Ing, containing together by estimation nine days' work, be the same more or less, all now in the occupation of Mr Jonathan Schofield, the owner, or his under-tenants....

The buildings on the estate are modern, well constructed and in excellent repair, and are well adapted for manufacturing or dying purposes

Spoutfield Farm, Sowerby Bridge
Birks Lane. Late 18th century farm

Spoxley, Harold
[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

Spright Smithy, Halifax
Aka Smithy Stake.

The will of Nathaniel Waterhouse mentions a highway between Spright Smithy and Southowram Bank

Spring Beck Farm, Greetland
Recorded in 1850. In 1895, it was known as Spring Rock Farm, Greetland and ultimately, the Spring Rock Inn, Greetland

Spring's: Charles F. Spring Limited
Established by Charles F. Spring. Cabinet makers and upholsterers. They were at 68-70 King Cross Street, Halifax [1942]

Spring, Charles Frederick
[18??-19??] Cabinet maker and upholsterer. He worked for Jonathan Farrar & Sons [from 1917].

He established Charles F. Spring Limited.

The family lived at 52 Club Lane, Ovenden [1936]

Spring Cottage, Brighouse
House near Spring Gardens.

Owners and tenants have included

See John Sunderland

Spring Dam, Wainstalls
The Dam for Spring Mill.

From the early 19th century, this was controlled by the Cold Edge Dam Company. Capacity: 4,000,000 gallons.

The embankment was raised in 1827.

On 19th September 1946, The goit from Leadbeater Dam to Spring Dam burst and Square Mill Dam burst flooding many parts of Wainstalls.

The reservoir was abandoned in 1970

Spring Edge, Halifax
Road to the west of Savile Park and Crossley-Heath School. The Prescott fountain now stands here

Spring Field House, Northowram
Owners and tenants have included

Spring Field, Northowram
From the 1901 census, this seems to be some sort of institution. There is a matron, Amy Amelia Thurston or Thornton [aged 34] from Islington, London, and 3 servants – Eliza Bloomfield [27] from Bath, Elizabeth Bottomley [31] from Devonshire, and Mary Collins [27] from Shropshire. There are 14 female inmates – between 14 and 29 years of age – all of whom are employed doing household work, and all of whom are single and classed as feeble minded. The girls come from all parts of Yorkshire, some from southern England and some were born abroad. The institution may have been situated between Sheldon Mill Fold and Blake Hill, Northowram.


Question: Does anyone know what this was? Was it some sort of institution? Was it a part of the Workhouse?

 

Spring Gardens
Aka Lee House

Spring Hall, Halifax
Huddersfield Road.

Joseph Bates lived in a house on the site.

The present house was built in 1871 as the home of Tom Holdsworth on land acquired by John Holdsworth.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

In 5th January 1859, a stone mason was killed whilst building a grotto at Spring Hall.

In 189?, it was bought by the Midland Railway Company for use as a goods yard, but this plan was abandoned.

During World War I, it was used as a hospital.

In 1919, it was bought by J. H. Whitley as a guest house for his business associates. On 1st May 1920, he offered it for use as a guest house for young men until 1931.

The house was then unoccupied until 1938 when it was bought by Paton & Baldwin's for use as a sports facility for their employees. It was again used during World War II.

The firm presented the estate to the town in 1948. It was officially handed over by Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh when they visited Halifax in July 1949

It subsequently became a school sports ground, and the P. N. Whitley Memorial Sports Hall was opened here in 1959. The Northern Ballet Theatre Company moved here for a short time in 1990.

It is now [2008] occupied by Calderdale Council and used to perform weddings.

See Halifax Register Office

Spring Hall Hospital, Halifax
During World War I – from 1st February 1916 until 28th February 1918 – it was used as a hospital. It had 84 beds.

The Annex opened on 1st April 1917. This had 116 beds.

An advertisement in August 1916 announced


SPRING HALL CONVALESCENT HOME
Tomorrow (Sunday) Evening
GRAND CONCERT
by
SHIBDEN SCHOOL BOYS MILITARY BAND

See Shaw Lodge Hospital, Halifax

Spring Hall, Pellon
Gave its name to Spring Hall Lane, Halifax

Spring Hall, Shelf
House.

Owners and tenants have included

The property is recorded as having 12 rooms [1911]

Spring Hall, Southowram
Law Lane – just below Twinge Lane

Spring Hall Trust
A charitable trust set up by J. H. Whitley and his sister.

See Jerusalem Farm

Spring Head, Greetland
Recorded on maps produced in 1854.

Later, Washington House, Greetland stood on the same site

Spring Head, Northowram
Stump Cross.

Owners and tenants have included

Spring Hill, Sowerby
Kennel Lane. 17th century laithe house A panel is inscribed WMP, a porch is dated 1742, a lintel in inscribed IW, and the barn roof is dated 1702

Spring House, Northowram
Recorded in 1841, when Thomas Barraclough was here

Spring Lea, Ovenden Wood
Aka Lee House

Spring Ram Bathrooms PLC
Sowerby Bridge. Manufacturer of kitchen units and bathroom units. Created from a merger of Spring Bathrooms and Ram Bathrooms in 1997, Spring Ram Bathrooms plc has several manufacturing and distribution operations in the north of England. In October, 2000, Spring Ram Holdings PLC changed its name to Jacuzzi UK Group PLC, and is part of California-based Jacuzzi Corporation

Spring Rock Farm, Greetland
Formerly, Spring Beck Farm, Greetland. Around 1935, it became the Spring Rock Inn, Greetland

A Spring-time Saunter

Spring Villa, Brighouse
16 Church Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

The property is now occupied by Pickles Architects and the offices for local MP Craig Whittaker [2010]

Spring Villa, Eastwood

Spring, Wainstalls
Small hamlet.

See Spring Dam, Wainstalls and Spring Mill, Wainstalls

Spring Wood, Copley
Wakefield Road. With Scar Wood and Long Wood, covers much of the valley along the north side of Wakefield Road

Springfield, Elland
House on Victoria Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Springfield, Halifax
67 Savile Park Road. The property is recorded as having 10 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

Springfield House, Brighouse
Hutchinson Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

The building was lost when the Lüdenscheid Link was constructed in the 1970s.

See Ayrton & Cornwell

Springfield House, Halifax
Blake Hill, Stump Cross [?].

Owners and tenants have included

Springside
Area about 1½ miles east of Todmorden towards Halifax

Springthorpe, Rev Caleb
[1???-18??] Pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Heptonstall Slack [1853-1873]

Sproull, James
[18??-19??] MB, CM.

Physician and surgeon at Luddendenfoot [1905]

Spudstock
An annual festival of Irish music and dance held at Greetland Sports and Community centre. Started in 1996

Spurgeon, Charles Haddon
[1834-1892] Born in Essex. He became a popular Baptist preacher and evangelist and author.

In 1858, he preached in aid of the Building Fund for Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax.

He was preaching to a crowd of around 5,500 people at Halifax Piece Hall when – under the weight of the covering of snow – a stand collapsed, injuring 2 of the crowd. The money raised by his efforts went into paying for the damage

Spurr, George
[1???-1???] Police Constable in Hebden Bridge [1857]

The Square, Akroydon
The large central park at Akroydon was opened on 29th April 1876. The central Cross monument – a memorial to Edward Akroyd – was designed by Barber and is based on the Queen Eleanor Cross

Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax
In 1988, Square Chapel was bought by the Square Chapel Trust.

In 1992, it was converted into the Square Chapel Arts Centre

Square Church Brotherhood Forward Movement, Halifax
Recorded at Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1933]

See Square Church Sisterhood Committee

Square Church Sisterhood Committee
Recorded at Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1920].

See Square Church Brotherhood Forward Movement

Square Fold, Bailiff Bridge
Birkby Lane. A row of cottages which was demolished in 1908/1909 to make way for Firth's new mill. Bailiff Bridge's first school – for children of Firth's employees – was held in one of the cottages.

The Methodists worshipped here until 1872 when the Ebenezer Chapel was built

The Square, Halifax
An area of Halifax immediately north of the Piece Hall

Square Literary & Debating Society, Halifax
The Square Literary Society is recorded in March 1916.

The Square Literary & Debating Society is recorded at Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1923].

Some of the Officers of the Society included

    W. Lord, Secretary [1923]

Square Mill Dam, Wainstalls
The Dam was alongside Square Mill [1852].

Later, the water wheel was removed, the Dam was filled in, and new Dam was built, and a water-turbine installed.

On 19th September 1946, the goit from Leadbeater Dam to Spring Dam burst and Square Mill Dam burst flooding many parts of Wainstalls

Square Mutual Improvement Society, Halifax
Recorded at Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1894, 1899]

See Mutual Improvement Societies

Square Orchestra
See Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Square Young Men's Society, Halifax
Recorded at Square Congregational Church, Halifax [1875, 1893]

Squire, Alfred
[1827-1???] He was an iron wire drawer [1861].

He married Mary [1835-1???].

Children:

  1. James [b 1857]

The family lived at Salford, Rastrick [1861].

Living with them [in 1861] were lodgers Brook Aspinall, Hugh Aspinall [b 1841] (silk dresser) [1871], and George Aspinall [b 1840] (clogger) [1861]

Squire's Bakery, Brighouse
Briggate. Established when Charles Squire carried on the former Bentley's Bakery business of his great-uncle Harold Bentley. In August 2008, when Charles retired, the business was acquired by Harts confectioners of Halifax

Squire, Charles
[1941-] In 1947, his parents, Mary and Sydney Squire, bought the Bentley's Bakery business of Charles's great uncle, Harold Bentley. Charles carried the business on as Squire's Bakery. He retired In August 2008

Squire, David
[1877-19??] Son of Thomas Henry Squire.

He was a servant in Southowram with the family of Louis P. B. Murgatroyd [1891] / a barman in Leeds [1901].

After the death of their parents, his older brother Harry took over as landlord of the Black Horse, Clifton.

The business failed and Harry was declared bankrupt in 1901.

David was so angry that he left England. He added an S to his name, becoming David Squires.

In 1907, David Squires [aged 30], single, labourer travelled on the Tunisian from Liverpool to St Johns NF, Canada. He settled in Saskatoon, Canada

Squire, Harry
[1872-19??] Son of Thomas H. Squire.

Born in Clifton.

He was a moulder (iron) [1891, 1894, 1901].

After his parents' death, he took over as landlord of the Black Horse, Clifton.

He ran the pub unsuccessfully and was declared bankrupt in 1901.

His brother David was so angry that he left England and settled in Saskatoon, Canada and added an S to his name, becoming David Squires.

He married Annie [1873-19??] from Brighouse.

Children:

  1. Annie M. M. [b 1899]

The family lived at 15 Oddfellow Street, Brighouse [1901].

Living with them in 1901 were Harry's siblings: John [aged 19], Frank [aged 17], Lucy [aged 14], Walter [aged 13], Tom [aged 11], and Nelly [aged 7]

Squire's Legacy
In his will of May 1898, Sidney Squire left £300 of which the interest was to be distributed as flour and coal at Christmas to the poor of Hipperholme aged 60 and over.

It was first distributed at Christmas 1903

Squire, Sidney
[1818-1900] Innkeeper of the Hare & Hounds, Hipperholme. He retired and lived at Cliffe Terrace, Rastrick Common. In his will of 1898, he established Squire's Legacy.

His widow [1821-1903] lived at Haigh Terrace, Hanson Lane, Halifax

Squire, Thomas Henry
[1850-1894] Born in Hightown.

He was a coal pit banksman [1881] / landlord of the Black Horse, Clifton [1891, 1894].

In 1871, he married Eliza Dixon [1852-1896] in Halifax.


Eliza came from Clifton
 

Children:

  1. Harry
  2. David
  3. Fred [b 1879]
  4. John [b 1881] who was a mechanic iron turner [1901]
  5. Frank [b 1884] who was a wood carver [1901]
  6. Lucy [b 1887] who was a silk spinner [1901]
  7. Walter [b 1888]; who was a silk bobbin carrier [1901]
  8. Tom [b 1890]
  9. Nelly [b 1894]

The family lived at Common Side, Clifton [1881].

Thomas Henry died in 1894.

Probate was granted to his widow Eliza Squire, son Harry, and James Clayton (railway pointsman).

After his death, Eliza & son Harry took over at the Black Horse.

Eliza died in 1896.

After her death, son Harry took over at the Black Horse. In 1901, the children were living at 15 Oddfellow Street, Brighouse with oldest brother Harry

Squires, Henry
[1845-1904] Landlord of the Foundry, Halifax [1904].

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1904

Squires, Joseph William
[1883-1961] Son of William Joseph Squires, plumber.

He was a railway porter of 7 Westbourne Grove, Salterhebble [1910].

In [Q1] 1910, he married Eliza Ann at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.


Eliza Ann, of 7 Westbourne Grove, Salterhebble, was the daughter of
Edward Highley
 

Squires, Rev Malcolm
[19??-] He was Vicar of Bradshaw [1983] before becoming Curate at Ripponden with Rishworth, and of Barkisland with West Scammonden [1985-1989]

Squires, Thomas
[1789-1???] Of Liversedge.

On 20th March 1830, he and James Fletcher were charged with breaking into the workshop of Samuel Armitage at Lightcliffe and stealing cards, leather and card makers' tools. The 2 men were sentenced to transportation to New South Wales for 7 years. They were amongst 200 convicts who left England for New South Wales on the Florentia [11th August 1830] and arrived on 15th December 1830

Sroczynski, Henryk
[19??-19??] Of Clifton Road, Halifax. He was in business as retail grocers Continental Delicatessen at 18 Horton Street, Halifax and as The Edelweiss Club at Foxen Lane, Soyland. The businesses went into receivership in 1970

St Augustine's House, Halifax
Hanson Lane.

See St Augustine's Church

St Thomas's Church Lads' Brigade, Claremount
Recorded at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount [1915]

Stables

Stacey, Cyril
[19??-19??] Player with Halifax RLFC [1920]. He won a cap for Great Britain against New Zealand while at Halifax

Stacey, Dr Herbert Gleeson
[1856-19??] MD, LRCP, LSA.

Son of Rev James Stacey.

Born in Halifax [30th June 1856].

He was educated at Sheffield Grammar School, Sheffield Medical School, Guy's Hospital London.

In 1880, he married Anne Elizabeth Clare.


Anne Elizabeth was the daughter of Dr Clare of Leeds
 

Stacey, Rev James
[18??-18??] DD.

Of Halifax.

He was principal of Ranmoor College [1900].

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Herbert Gleeson

Stacey, Josiah
[1853-1928] Son of Henrietta Georgette (née Gross) [1834-1917] & Josiah Stacey [1829-1896], a school teacher Born in Maidstone, Kent.

He was Assistant Inspector of Schools [1891].

On 15th August 1882, he married Sarah Jane Bairstow [1859-1930], from Halifax, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Vernon [1883-1964]
  2. Doris Winifred [b 1888]
  3. Phyllis Mary [b 1897]

The family lived at Forest Villa, Ovenden [1891].

Josiah died at Llandaff, South Glamorgan [3rd July 1928].

Sarah Jane died at Llandaff, South Glamorgan [1930]

Stacey, Rev Paul
[18??-19??] Curate at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [1905, 1917].

He was a Socialist, and formed a group which became a branch of the Church Socialist League.

In June 1918, he accepted the living at St Peter's Church, Coventry

Stack, Rev Edward Moriarty Fitzgerald
[1843-1893] Born in New Zealand.

Brother of Mary Stack.

He was Vicar of Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Luddendenfoot [1881, 1892].

He was involved in setting up the first Mechanics' Institute at Luddendenfoot.

On 5th January 1870, he married Charlotte Knox Slight Trotter [1844-1930] at Holy Trinity, Islington, London.


Charlotte was born in Kensington [3rd July 1844]
 

Children:

  1. Charlotte Cranstorm [b 1871]
  2. Catharine St Clair [b 1872]
  3. Mary Pitcairn [b 1874] who married [1913] Alistair Campbell Bowen Lloyd [b 1878] from Cardiganshire
  4. Edward Fitzgerald [b 1876]
  5. George Trotter [b 1878]
  6. Maggie / Margaret A. [1880-1882] who died aged 15 months
  7. Hugh Owen Leonard [b 1882]
  8. Emily Evans [b 1885]

He died in Peel, Isle of Man [3rd March 1893].

There is memorial to Rev Stack and his daughter Maggie in the churchyard at St Mary the Virgin, Luddendenfoot.

His wife died in Andover, Hampshire

Stack Hills Bridge, Todmorden
Bridge over the Rochdale Canal

Stack, Mary
[1837-1904] Born in New Zealand.

Sister of Rev Edward Moriarty Fitzgerald Stack.

In 1881, she was a

Ladies' private schoolmistress

and unmarried, living at Cooper House, Luddendenfoot.

Catherine M. A. Collard [b 1859], a governess pupil from Herne Bay, Kent was living with her as a boarder

She died in Mile End Old Town, London [aged 67], where she was a mission worker and preacher at the Central Hall, Philpot St, Stepney

Stackhouse, William
[16??-17??] Curate at Sowerby [1732-1746] and Vicar of Elland [1746].

On 25th June 1732, he married Mrs Butterfield, a widow of Halifax

Staff, Christmas
[1864-1926] Born in Norwich.

He was landlord of the Halfway House, Queensbury [1901]

Stafford, Alexander Milroy
[18??-19??] Born in Scotland. Medical practitioner [1901].

In [Q3] 1898, he married Edith Mary, daughter of John Edward Greenwood, in Todmorden.

Children:

  1. Edith Mary Foster (Stafford) [b 1900]

In 1901, the family were living with Edith Mary's parents

Stafford Bowling Club, Halifax
See William Henry Ingham and Stafford Bowling Club Sensation

Stafford Bowling Club Sensation
In 1927, the bodies of Ruth Scholefield and Clement Taylor were found in the club boiler-room at the Stafford Bowling Club in Halifax

Stafford Hall, Halifax
Huddersfield Road.

The vicarage for All Saints' Church, Dudwell was built in 1861.

When it was no longer used as the vicarage, it became known as Stafford Hall.

It later became a home for the elderly.

It is currently [2010] owned by Calderdale Council and in a parlous state.

It has been renovated and is [2014] a children's home

Stafford, Henry
[1842-1???] Aka Harry.

Born in Kirkheaton.

He was landlord of the Turk's Head, Sowerby Bridge [1881, 1891].

He married Eliza [1843-1???].


Eliza came from Shepley
 

Children:

  1. Emily? Jane [b 1862]
  2. Elizabeth? / Betsy [b 1864]
  3. Polly [b 1874]
  4. Teddy [b 1877]
  5. Susan [b 1879]
  6. Jim [b 1880]

Stafford House, Skircoat
Huddersfield Road.

Owners and tenants have included

The house has been converted to apartments

Stafford, James
[1823-1903] Son of a Wakefield plumber.

Born in Wakefield [11th October 1823].

He was a plumber [1851] / a plumber & glazier [1861-1903].

Around 1860, he established business as a plumber at 7 West Street, Sowerby Bridge. They were still trading from the same place in the early 1960s

On 29th May 1850, he married Harriet Wainhouse at Halifax Parish Church.


Harriet was the daughter of
James Wainhouse
 

Children:

  1. James Wainhouse [1853-1899]
  2. John [1855-1924] who was a plumber [1903] and never married
  3. Richard [1859-1860]
  4. Ellen [1861-1940]
  5. Mary Alice [b 1866]

The family lived at

  • Norland Hall [living with his wife's parents 1851]
  • 7 West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1861-1903]

Harriet died 23rd July 1893.

James died at 7 West Street [16th November 1903].

An obituary appears in the Sowerby Bridge Chronicle [20th November 1903]

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £3,765 18/2d. Probate was granted to son John and brother Francis Stafford (plumber) of Wakefield.

Members of the family were buried at St Luke's Church, Norland

Stafford's: James Stafford Limited
Plumbers of Sowerby Bridge. Recorded 1866-1903.

The premises in West Street are now [2014] an off-licence.

See Stafford Motors & Cycles

Stafford Motors & Cycles
A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

24 King Cross Street, Halifax (Right hand side going up) 

also JAS. STAFFORD, Sanitary Specialists, 30 years with the late R. P. Stafford (Same address) 

See James Stafford Limited

Stafford, P.
[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School

Stafford, R. P.
[1???-1???] Member of the Halifax Art Society

Stafford, Richard
[1892-1916] Son of Richard Parker Stafford.

He was educated at Holy Trinity & Heath Grammar School / an apprentice electrical engineer [1911] / employed by Hodgson Wright & Wood in Halifax / employed by the Electrical Apparatus Company in London.

During World War I, he joined the King's Own (Royal Regiment Lancaster).

He later transferred, and served as a Lance Corporal with the 27th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He died after being shot in the head by a sniper [20th October 1916] (aged 24).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [5C & 12C], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Boys' School, Halifax, and on the Memorial at Saint James's Church, Halifax

Stafford, Richard Parker
[1847-19??] Son of Robert Parker Stafford.

Born in Halifax.

He was a plumber of Halifax [1861, 1869, 1881, 1901].

In 1869, he married (1) Mary Ann Farmer [1846-1870] at Halifax Parish Church.


Mary Ann, of Halifax, was the daughter of William Farmer, weaver
 

Mary Ann died in 1870 (aged 24).

In 1873, he married (2) Elizabeth Foster [1853-19??] at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.


Elizabeth, of Halifax, was the daughter of James Foster, pattern maker
 

Children:

  1. Robert Parker [b 1875] who was an electrical instrument maker [1891], an electrician [1901]
  2. James Henry [b 1876]
  3. Arthur Edward [b 1878] who was a commercial clerk [1901]
  4. Jessie Elizabeth [b 1879]
  5. Mary Evelyn [b 1884]
  6. Ethel Annie [b 1892]
  7. Richard

The children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at

  • 15 King Cross Street, Halifax [1881, 1891]
  • 7 Stirling Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 6 Norfolk Place, King Cross, Halifax [1911]

Stafford, Robert Parker
[1814-1897] Son of James Stafford, farmer.

Born in Sandal Magna, Wakefield.

He was a plumber in Halifax [1845] / a plumber [1851, 1861] / a master plumber (9 men & 6 boys) [1871] / a plumber (7 men & 3 boys) [1881] / a plumber (employer) [1891].

In 1845, he married (1) Sarah Wilkinson [1814-1862] at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah, of Warley, was the daughter of John Wilkinson, whitesmith
 

Sarah died in 1862.

In 1865, he married Ann Knowles [1823-1891] in Haslingden.


Ann was born in Clapham?, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Richard Parker
  2. John [b 1849]
  3. James [b 1852] who was a plumber [1871]
  4. Sarah Elizabeth [b 1855]

The family lived at

  • 23 Parliament Street, Halifax [1851]
  • 5 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, Warley [1861]
  • 11 & 13 King Cross Street, Halifax [1871]
  • 7 Stirling Street, Halifax [1881]
  • 7 Sterling Street, Halifax [1891]
  • Springfield Terrace, St.Mary's Street, Halifax [1901]

Ann died in Halifax [1891] (aged 68).

Robert Parker died in Halifax [10th October 1897] (aged 83).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £8,576.

Probate was granted to sons Richard Parker and James

Stafford, William
[1832-1???] Born in Stockport, Cheshire

He was a house painter [1890].

He married Jane Stafford [1834-1???].


Jane was born in Glossop, Derbyshire
 

Children:

  1. Emma who married Fred Sutcliffe

In 1891, William & Jane were living with daughter Emma and family.

In 1901, the widowed Jane was still living with daughter Emma and family

Stag Cottage, Heptonstall
38 Towngate. Late 16th century house which is said to be the oldest in the village.

The cellar was used as a lockup in the 19th century.

The house was named after The Sign of the Stag which stood nearby.

In the 1960s, it became the headquarters of the Calder Civic Trust. It was put up for sale in 1997.

It is now a private dwelling

Stainclifscout, Shibden

Staines, Rev W. J.
[18??-1897] Pastor at Vale Baptist Church, Todmorden.

He died at Vizburgh, South Africa

Staines, Sir William
[17??-1???] A mason of Barbican, London. In 1788, he established Sir William Staines's Charity and a school in Southowram

Stainland
District of Calderdale to the south of Halifax.

See Population and Parish statistics

Stainland & Holywell Green Industrial Society Limited
Registered in 1861 as the Stainland & Holywell Green Industrial Co-operative Flour & Provision Society

See Harry Whiteley Davidson

Stainland & Holywell Green Railway Station
In 1892, Stainland Railway Station was renamed

Stainland Association Football Club
Recorded in 1915

Stainland Board of Guardians
Or Stainland-with-Old Lindley.

A part of the Halifax Poor Law Union.

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Stainland township have included

  • John Walker [nominated 1869]
  • James Walter Sykes [nominated 1869]
  • Joseph Taylor, Stainland Dean [1869]

Stainland Branch Line
The North Dean to Stainland branch line of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway opened on 1st January 1875. The line was extended to serve the Brookroyd Mills of John Shaw & Sons at Holywell Green.

West Vale station was the only station on the branch.

When the line opened, there were 6 trains a day, and the journey took 6 minutes, including a stop at West Vale.

See Greetland Viaduct, Rawroyd Viaduct, Station Hotel, Holywell Green and Waggon & Horses, Holywell Green

Stainland Brass Band
Aka Royal Stainland.

Recorded around 1842, when Thomas Hinchcliffe was Bandmaster

Stainland Churchwardens
The list of the people who have held the post of Churchwarden for Stainland at Elland Church includes

Stainland Community Organisation
Formerly based at Stainland Mechanics' Institute.

In 2010, the Organisation moved to St Andrew's Church, Stainland

Stainland constables
This Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Police Officers in Stainland

Stainland Co-operative Store
A store is recorded in 1845

Stainland Cricket Club

Stainland Cross
Aka St Andrew's Cross. Stainland Road opposite St Andrew's Church, Stainland. Mediæval stone cross with 3 steps of large slabs. It has a square shaft tapering to a round section with a block carved on 4 sides with a St Andrew's cross in relief.

It may have been a boundary marker or a preaching cross.

It had railings round it, but these were removed.

The Cross was moved from its original position when the houses around it were demolished

Stainland Football Club
Established in 18??. Disbanded in July 1900

Stainland Library
Stainland Road, Stainland.

Stainland, Manor of
The manor was held by Thomas de Thornton, Hugh Annesley, Brian Stapleton, William de Quermby, John de Heton, and the Savile family.

See Manor of Lindley and Manor House, Stainland

Stainland Mechanics' Institute
The present building was built by the Shaw family in 1883 by public subscription. It opened in June 1884.

See Mr E. Moses, William Smith, Sowood Mechanics' Institute and Stainland Mechanics' Institute

Stainland Musical Festival
Aka the Sing of Thump Sunday. A fund-raising event which was held annually between 1885 and 1938. Special trains brought spectators to Holywell Green Station.

See Charles E. Rothwell

Stainland Overseers of the Poor
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Stainland

Stainland Parish Church

Stainland Police Station
There was a police house on Stainland Road where the police sergeant lived. Although it was his home, it had cells for holding prisoners in the cellar of the house. It is said that the cells still exist

Stainland Post Office
James Denton is recorded as postmaster [1845].

From 1st May 1857, a money order office was opened at Stainland. A Post Office Savings Bank was opened in September 1861.

John Briggs, a shopkeeper and grocer, is recorded as postmaster [1861, 1874].

Thomas Briggs was a grocer here [around 1911] – see Edward Holroyd.

Stainland stocks stand opposite the Post Office.

This was one of 11 local post offices which – despite popular protests – were closed in August 2008

Stainland Railway Station
Opened on 1st January 1875. Hundreds of people came to welcome the first train.

The station had its own branch line – originally called North Dean Branch Line – which opened on 1st January 1875 at a cost of £140,000. Samuel Shaw was influential in the construction of the line. It was a continuation of the line from Halifax.

In 1892, it was renamed Stainland & Holywell Green Station.

The branch line between Halifax and Stainland and the passenger station closed on 23rd September 1929.

The goods service ended in 1959.

See Holywell Green Viaduct, Greetland Viaduct and Holywell Brook Railway Station

Stainland Recreation Ground
Stainland Road. Opened on 2nd July 1910

Stainland School Board
School Board set up in 18??.

Closed in March 1904

Stainland Stags
Amateur rugby club

Stainland stocks
The remains of the village stocks are opposite Stainland Post Office

Stainland Surveyor of the Highways
Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Stainland included:

Stainland Telephone Exchange
Opened on 29th April 1933

Stainland Urban District Council
See Stainland-with-Old-Lindley Urban District Council

Stainland Viaduct
14-arch viaduct aka Holywell Green Viaduct

Stainland Village Pump
The village pump stood by the wall of Bowling Green Junior & Infant School. It was removed in 1894

Stainland Well
This was rebuilt near Shaw Park, Holywell Green

Stainland-with-Old Lindley
An old name for the township comprising Stainland and Old Lindley.

See Stainland-with-Old Lindley School Board, Stainland-with-Old-Lindley Local Board, Stainland-with-Old-Lindley Urban District Council and The Shibden Ambulance

Stainland-with-Old-Lindley Local Board
Recorded in 1837.

See Local Board, Rowland Norcliffe, John Quarmby and Stainland-With-Old Lindley

Stainland-with-Old Lindley School Board
On 10th March 1871, an order was received for the formation of a School Board.

See Stainland-With-Old Lindley

Stainland-with-Old-Lindley Urban District Council
Formed in 1912.

See Old Lindley, Stainland Urban District Council, Stainland-With-Old Lindley and Urban District Council

Stainland Workhouse
Stainland Road. In 1777, this accommodated 50 inmates

Stainsby, George
[1857-1934] He was Halifax green grocer & fruitier [1911].

He married Betsy Ann Hall [1858-1929].

Children:

  1. Harry

Stainsby, Harry
[1885-1969] Son of George Stainsby.

Born in Halifax [23rd May 1885].

He was an invoice clerk [1911].

On 1st June 1911, he married Sarah Amelia Freeman in Halifax.


Sarah Amelia was the daughter of William Freeman
 

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1912]

Harry died in Teeside [1969].

Sarah Amelia died in Cleveland [1975]

Stainstret

Stainthorpe, Aaron
[1968-] Born 12th November 1968.

Vocalist for the band My Dying Bride. He lives in Halifax

Stainton, Fred
[1863-19??] Born in Brigg, Lincolnshire.

He was a police constable (West Riding constabulary) [1911].

In [Q4] 1890, he married Rose Ellen Husselbee [1864-19??] in Stourbridge.


Rose Ellen was from Staffordshire
 

Children:

  1. Hilda [b 1892] who was a mill hand [1911]
  2. Maud [b 1894] who was a mill hand [1911]
  3. Marie [b 1897] who was a factory hand [1911]
  4. Fred Cyril [b 1899]
  5. Phyllis [b 1901]
  6. Ella May [b 1903]
  7. Mary [b 1907]

The family lived at 17 Hardy Street, Brighouse [1911]

Stainulf
[10??-10??] He was (possibly) the grandfather of Essolf

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. unknown

A pre-Conquest Yorkshire landholder. He is recorded in Domesday as holding extensive lands in 1066: in Morley Wapentake he held the townships of Tong and (North)  Bierley, and had lands in Batley, Carlton, Lofthouse, Middleton, Pudsey, Rothwell, Thorp and Wyke. He also had lands in Seacroft in Skyrack.

In 1086, all of the above townships in Morley were held by Ilbert de Lacy with no sub-tenants listed

The Staircase, Shibden Hall
Leads from the Housebody.

Before the upper floor was removed, and the panelling and the staircase added by Anne Lister, the upper floor was reached by external stairs.

The painting entitled Marian's View – which shows the Shibden Valley in the 1820s – hangs on the landing

Stake, Edmund
[1893-1971] Son of Helliwell Stake.

Born in Clifton.

He and his father, ran the Bow Window eating place in Brighouse.

Edmund was the last proprietor.

He died in Brighouse

Stake Farm, Boulderclough

Stake, Helliwell
[1870-1956] Son of Thomas Stake.

Born in Huddersfield [30th May 1870].

He was a beef butcher [1891] / a sausage maker [1911]

He and his son, Edmund, ran the Bow Window eating place in Brighouse.

In 1891, he married Emma Airey [1872-1???] from Brighouse, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Thomas
  2. Edmund
  3. Elizabeth [1897-1969]
  4. Walter [1905-1966] who died in Bangor

The family lived at 2 Back Dairy Street, Brighouse [191].

He died in Halifax General Hospital [27th June 1956]

Stake, Thomas
[1835-1898] Born in Brighouse.

On 31st August 1856, he married Matilda Helliwell [1838-1927] in Elland


Matilda was born in Brighouse
 

In 1891, Thomas was working in Newton in Lancashire. Matilda was living in Brighouse with a William Vickerman from Scarborough and calling herself Vickerman.

Thomas died in St Luke's Hospital, Halifax [10th January 1898].

By 1901, the relationship between Matilda and William Vickerman had finished and she reverted to calling herself Matilda Stake.

She never divorced Thomas or married William Vickerman.

She died in Brighouse [1927]

Stake, Thomas
[1891-1964] MBE.

Son of Helliwell Stake.

Born in Brighouse.

He was a journalist [1911].

He died in Middlesborough [14th January 1964]

Stake, William
[18??-18??] Of Huddersfield.

He married Matilda [1839-1???].

Children:

  1. Harry [b 1868]
  2. Helliwell Vickerman
  3. Elizabeth [b 1873]
  4. Joseph [b 1882]

The family lived at 20 Daisy Street, Brighouse [1891].

William was dead by 1891

Staley, Rev Vernon
[18??-1???] Curate at Hebden Bridge [1879]. In 1885, he left for reasons of health, and – like his predecessor – became Chaplain of St Raphael's Hospital, Torquay. He wrote many works including The Catholic Religion, The Natural Religion, and The Practical Religion

Stamer, Rev Hugh
[187?-18??] Curate at Elland [187?]

Stamford, John de
[????-1349] Aka Stanford. Vicar of Halifax [1349]. He was appointed vicar when his predecessor Thomas de Getingdon died of the Black Death, then he too succumbed to the disease in the same year

Stanage
Aka Standedge.

Mining district of Shelf.

There was once a hamlet here.

People recorded here include

See Stanage Lane, Northowram, Standage Farm, Shelf and Upper Brackenbeds, Shelf

Stancefeld, John
[1???-14??] Recorded in 1437, when he and John Roper opened up the soil in Shelf Moor and dug up peat turves for fuel where they had no rights of common

Stanclif Skoute
A rocky prominence in the Shibden Valley.

See Scout, Stainclifscout and Staincliffe

Stancliff, Phoebe
[1???-1679] She died 6th March 1678/9

records that she was


a very gracious zealous woman, one of a thousand
 

The Stancliffe family of Barkisland
Family of clockmakers of Woodhead, Barkisland.

See John Stancliffe and Joseph Stancliffe

The Stancliffe family of Shibden
Or Stancliff.

The family lived at

In 1315, Adam of Stayncliffe is mentioned, and in 1317, the name Stainclifscout is mentioned.

In 1570, Edward Stancliffe owned 2 houses at Shibden

The family were Quakers.

See Staincliffe and Stancliffe

Stancliffe, Abraham
[15??-1602] Beheaded at Halifax on 23rd September 1602

Stancliffe, Ann
[1809-1883] Daughter of John Stancliffe.

She was in charge of the Broad Street Lodging House, Halifax [1871].

She was visiting William Asquith at Holly House, Spring Hall Lane, Halifax [1881].

She never married

Ann died 6th February 1883.

Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £1,419 13/2d.

The will was proved by Ann & William Asquith

Stancliffe, Edward
[15??-1???] Of Northowram.

He married (1) Unknown.

Children:

  1. Alice [b Northowram 1543] who married William Wade

His first wife (possibly) died in childbirth.

He married (2) Unknown.

Children:

  1. Edward
  2. Henry [b 1548]

Stancliffe, Edward
[1544-1626] Son of Edward Stancliffe.

Baptised 14th May 1544.

On 12th June 1570, he married Agnes Hopkinson.

Children:

  1. Michael
  2. James
  3. Marie Stancliffe

He owned 2 houses at Scout Hall, Shibden [1570].

Edward died at Scout Hall [1626].

Son Michael inherited the estate

Stancliffe, James
[1???-1???] Son of Edward Stancliffe. He received Lower Scout, Shibden from his brother, Michael.

He transferred the property to his son, James

Stancliffe, James
[15??-16??] Son of James Stancliffe. He inherited Lower Scout from his father. In 1643, he sold the property to Samuel Mitchell

Stancliffe, James
[17??-1810] When he died [15th March 1810], The Leeds Mercury described him as
the oldest hairdresser in Halifax

Stancliffe, John
[17??-17??] Clockmaker of Woodhead, Barkisland with his brother Joseph

Stancliffe, John
[1782-1864] Born in Halifax.

He was a retired sett maker [1861].

On 30th December 1802, he married Mary Robertshaw [1780-1861] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Harriet [1804-1805]
  2. William Boothman [b 1808]
  3. Ann
  4. Lucy [1812-1853]
  5. Henry [1817-1857]

The family lived at 9 Broad Street, Halifax.

Staying with them [in 1861] was Ann Bower, future wife of William Asquith.

John died in Halifax [24th February 1864].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £3,000.

The will was proved by daughter Ann

Stancliffe, Joseph
[17??-17??] Clockmaker of Woodhead, Barkisland with his brother John

Stancliffe, Joseph
[1866-1899] Son of William Stancliffe.

Born in Sowerby.

He was a labourer of 5 Woodhouse Terrace, Copley [1895].

On 16th November 1895, he married Lavinia Hughes [1875-1938] at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.


Lavinia, of Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge, was born in Cawthorne, the daughter of Joseph Hughes, engineer
 

Children:

  1. William Henry

Joseph died in Halifax [1899] (aged 33).

In 1901, Lavinia & son William were living at 23 Charlotte Street, Sowerby Bridge with brother-in-law Benjamin G. Jones.

Lavinia had a daughter Emma Elizabeth Stancliffe [b  Mold Green, Huddersfield 1906], father unknown.

In 1911, 1917, they were all living with Lavinia's father-in-law at 71 St Stephen's Street, Copley [1917]

Stancliffe, Joshua
[17??-1???] Watchmaker and jeweller with premises in Corn Market, Halifax.

Stancliffe gave evidence against the coiners, saying that he had done business with Isaac Hartley, and Hartley had told him that Deighton would be murdered very soon. On 16th April 1770, he was threatened by the coiners when a letter was placed inside the shutters of his shop implying that he should not give evidence against Hartley

Stancliffe, Marie
[15??-16??] Daughter of Edward Stancliffe.

She received Upper Scout, Shibden from her brother, Michael. In 1640, she sold the property to Samuel Mitchell

Stancliffe, Michael
[15??-16??] Son of Edward Stancliffe. He inherited the Scout Hall estate. He lived in London, and passed Lower Scout to his brother, James, and Upper Scout to his sister, Marie

Stancliffe, Richard
[14??-15??] Of Halifax.

In his will [24th September 1518], he mentions


sons Richard & Edward and daughters Agnes & Isabella
 

and adds that his


wife now pregnant
 

Stancliffe, Richard
[14??-15??] Of Halifax. Aka Stayncliffe.

See Luddenden Bridge and Shakehand Brig

Stancliffe, Rev Samuel John
[1630-1705] Local preacher. He was educated at Heath Grammar School

Stancliffe, William
[1845-19??] Born in Norland.

He was a labourer [1895] / a general labourer [1911].

Around 1881, he married Ellen Stancliffe [1849-19??]


Ellen was born in Sowerby
 

Children:

  1. Joseph

The family lived at 71 St Stephens Street, Copley [1911, 1917].

Living with them [in 1911] were widowed daughter-in-law Lavinia Stancliffe and grandchildren William Henry Stancliffe & Emma Elizabeth Stancliffe

Stancliffe, William H.
[1835-1???] Born in Barkisland.

He was a cloth finisher [1881].

He married Mary [1841-1???].


Mary was born in Barkisland
 

Children:

  1. Elizabeth A [1864-1894] who was a woollen weaver [1881] & married William Bunniss
  2. John H S [b 1867] who was a woollen piecer [1881]
  3. Benjamin [b 1869]
  4. Susannah [b 1873]
  5. Agnes A [b 1880]

The family lived at

  • Brook Row, Greetland [1881]
  • Scar Top, Upper Greetland [1901]
  • Brook Row, Greetland [1911]

William was dead by.


Mary was listed as a retired publican [1901]
 

Daughter Elizabeth Ann Bunnis died in 1894 (aged 30).

Living with the widowed Mary were Elizabeth's husband and children [1901, 1911], and grandson Willie Smith (aged 6)  [1911]

Stancliffe, William Henry
[1898-1917] Son of Joseph Stancliffe.

Born in Denby Dale, Huddersfield.

His father died in 1899.

In 1901, he & his mother were living with his uncle Benjamin G. Jones.

In 1911 & 1917, they were living with his grandparents Ellen & William Stancliffe.

He was a member of the Boys' Brigade at Skircoat Green United Methodist Free Chapel / a mill hand doffer [1911] / a porter at Sowerby Bridge Station.

During World War I, he enlisted in Huddersfield [11th June 1915] with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), then served as a Private with the 197th Company Machine Gun Corps (Infantry).

He was wounded on 22nd September 1917. He died of his wounds in No.64 Casualty Clearing Station [23rd September 1917] (aged 19).

He was buried at Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium [VII D 13].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on Copley War Memorial, and on the Copley Roll of Honour

Stanclyff, John de
[12??-1???] Recorded at Rastrick in 1284, when he and Thomas Hodgson was accused
of taking dry wood

Standage Farm, Shelf
Stanage. Recorded in 1895 and the 1940s

Owners and tenants have included

Standard Tool Company Limited
Machine makers and engineers at Mearclough Works, Sowerby Bridge [1905]

Standard Wire Company
Wire manufacturers at West Mills, Sowerby Bridge [1905], Sterne Mills, Copley [1936], and Darlington.

See Rowland Siddall

Standeven...
The entries for people & families with the surname Standeven are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Standeven Brothers Limited
Boys' and gents' outfitters. They were at Woolshops, Halifax [1905] and 29 Woolshops [1936]. Partners included Percy Standeven

Standeven, Earnshaw & Company
Fancy worsted coating manufacturers of Mixenden. Established in 1896.

Partners included John William Standeven and Sam Earnshaw.

They bought Lum Brook Mills, Coley [??].

In October 1926, they were at Ellen Royde Mills when the partnership was dissolved.

J. H. Fletcher joined the business and the company became Earnshaw & Fletcher

Standeven's: J. W. Standeven & Company Limited
Worsted spinners & manufacturer founded by John W. Standeven around 1885.

They had several mills in the district – including Ladyship Mills, Ovenden.

The Roll of Honour, for those employees who served in World War I, can be seen in Bankfield Museum During World War II, they produced material for army uniforms.

The business closed in 1969

Standeven's: Thomas & Henry Standeven
Engineers and millwrights at New Brunswick Street, Halifax [1874]. Partners included Thomas Standeven and Henry Standeven

Standing's Almanack
Dialect publication produced by James Standing between 1874 and 1876

Standing Conference of South Pennine Authorities
Abbr: SCOSPA. A partnership set up in 1974 and comprising Bradford, Burnley, Calderdale, Kirklees, Pendle, Rochdale and Rossendale – with Yorkshire Water and the Pennine Parks Association – to promote tourism, conservation and recreation in the region

Standing, James
[1848-1878] Dialect writer and poet.

Born in Cornholme. As a child, he worked in the local brickworks and studied languages in his spare time. Between 1874 and 1876, he produced his Standing's Almanack. There is a memorial in Vale Baptist Church

Standing Stone Hill, Heptonstall
Area north-west of Heptonstall with a large, natural boulder and several smaller stones

Standing Stones

Standing stones, Todmorden
Three large monoliths behind Dobroyd Castle. The tallest is 12 ft tall and the fourth tallest stone in Yorkshire

Standing's: T. H. Standing & Company
Boot dealers at 29 Water Street, Todmorden [1905]

Standing, Thomas Gilbert
[1900-1942] MA.

Son of Ellen Hill & Thomas Henry Standing of Rochdale.

He married Rosamund Beatrice.

They lived at Old Marston, Oxford.

During World War II, he served as a Captain in Nigeria, Abyssinia & Madagascar with the General List, seconded to the Rhodesia Regiment.

He was killed in action [7th July 1942] (aged 42).

He was buried at Diego Suarez War Cemetery, Madagascar [4 G 3].

He is remembered on the family grave at Vale Baptist Church, Todmorden

Standish, John Ward
[1924-1943] Son of Annie & George G. Standish of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Sergeant with 207 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 23rd August 1943 (aged 19).

He was buried at Emmen (Nieuw Dordrecht) General Cemetery, Metherlands [9 B 2]

Stanford, John de

Stanford, Rev S. W.
[18??-19??] He was Minister at Pellon Lane Baptist Church. In June 1936, he moved to Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

Stanger, Robert Henry
[1898-1918] Son of John Thomas Stanger

Born in Elland [13th July 1898].

He lived in Greetland.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 20th July 1918.

He was buried at Marfaux British Cemetery, France [I H 11].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Clay House, Greetland

Stanhope Farm, Sowerby
Westfield

Stanley Club, Todmorden
Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 67.

Recorded in 1917 at the Masonic Hall, Todmorden, when Ernest Priestley was secretary

Stanley Fire Engine Company Limited
Of Halifax. Recorded in 1922., when they were offering 2 light fire engines. These were built on Ford and Morris chassis


Question: Was this company associated with the Stanley Machine Tool Company Limited?

 

Stanley, Sir Henry Morton
[1841-1904] Born John Rowlands in Wales.

He was a journalist who became famous after he went to Africa, searching for Dr David Livingstone [1871].

Around 1879, he was invited to Sowerby Bridge to give a lecture to raise funds for a library which was being set up by the Bolton Brow Working Men's Club & Institute.

Stanley House, Halifax
Hopwood Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

See Colonel William Henry Land

Stanley Machine Tool Company Limited
New Bank, Halifax. Named for Stanley Mallinson. Established in 1938, when the board of J. & J. Mallinson was reorganised.

In 1971, Derek Hartle and the Broadbent Machine Tool Company absorbed some parts of the business.

See Machine Tool Makers

Stanley, Rebecca Hannah
[1853-1909] Daughter of Ann (née Stanley) & Thomas Drake.

Born 28th March 1853.

In 1880, she married (1) Padget Wilcock.

In 1892, she married (2) Linnaeus Tasker in Halifax.

Linnaeus died on 25th February 1898.

In July 1898, she married (3) Fred Stansfield.

Fred died on 27th January 1909.

In 1909, she married (4) Sam Drake.

She was baptised at All Souls' Church, Halifax [23rd October 1909].

She died 2nd November 1909.

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £377 15/-. Probate was granted to Sam Drake.

She and her first 2 husbands were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax

Stanley, Robert Wilson
[1808-1895]

In [Q3] 1840, he married Frances Keighley [1813-1883] in Halifax.

Frances died 1 West Grove Terrace, Hopwood Lane, Halifax [15th December 1883] (aged 70).

Robert died in Halifax [Q3 1895] (aged 87) 

Stannally, Stansfield
Or Stannerly. Whirlaw Common.

Early 18th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

  • Abraham Barker [1738]

Stannard, William George
[1889-1918] He was a member of the Foresters Friendly Society / a silk dresser with Wood Brothers & Sons Limited.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. child
  2. child

The family lived at 5 Raw Hill, Rastrick.

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914], and served as a Pioneer with the Royal Engineers.

He was gassed and wounded [1917]

He was killed in action when hit by a shell fragment at night [9th July 1918] (aged 29).

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, on Rastrick War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Rastrick

Stannary Association Football Club

Recorded in 1915, when

Stannary Bakery, Halifax
Established in 1896.

Recorded in 1936, when George Butters made

The LOAF that Stopped Mother Baking

An advertisement for the business in 1944 announced

Your butter goes better with Butter's Bread

Stannary End, Cragg Vale

Stannary, Halifax

Stannary Hall, Halifax
House which stood at the junction of Stannary and Stannary Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

It was demolished in 1???

Stannary House, Stainland
Owners and tenants have included

Stannery End, Sowerby
/ Cragg Vale.

Stannery End Lane.

Clothier's house dated R 1629 G for Richard Gregson.

The coiners, Thomas Clayton and Matthew Normington, lived here. Evidence of coining activities was discovered during recent alterations.

Owners and tenants of Stannery End and Thymeley Bent have included

Thymeley Bent is nearby

This is discussed in the book Our Home & Country

Stanningden
Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865] as being a place in the Parish of Halifax, although its precise location is not indicated

Stansfeld...
The entries for people & families with the surname Stansfeld are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Stansfeld Family Pedigrees

Stansfeld goats
The arms of the various branches of the Stansfield family usually feature three goats, either walking or trippant.

Only the main line of the family had the goats collared and belled.

The arms of the early Stansfeld family of Stansfield Hall were sable, three goats trippant, argent, each with a collar about its neck and bell, or.

The goat is said to be the symbol of the man who achieves his aims through policy rather than valour.

The Stansfelds rarely appear in the lists of battles, such as those of the Civil War

Stansfield
Stansfield township lies above Todmorden and covers the area from Lancashire (in the west) to Heptonstall township (in the east). It is bounded in the south and the west by the River Calder.

See Population, Parish statistics, St Paul's Church, Cross Stone, Sowerby Division, Stansfeld families, Stansfield surname, Stansfield families, Todmorden & Lancashire and Townships of Halifax Parish

Stansfield...
The entries for people & families with the surname Stansfield are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Stansfield Family Pedigrees

Stansfield & Collinson
Wood turners & screw cutters at Brighouse.

Partners included J. Stansfield and J. Collinson.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1872

Stansfield & Company
Woolstaplers at Old Cock Yard, Halifax [1874]. Partners included Hall Stansfield

Stansfield & Hale
Painters and paperhangers at Cornholme.

Partners included Abraham Stansfield and John Roaden Hall.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1883

Stansfield & Hodgins
Ironfounders at Todmorden.

Partners included John Stansfield and Anthony Hodgins.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1855

Stansfield & Hodgins
Iron founders at Todmorden.

Partners included R. Stansfield, J. Stansfield and A. Hodgins.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1855

Stansfield Bridge, Triangle
Stansfield Mill Lane. Road bridge over the Calder

Stansfield, Briggs & Stansfelds
Manufacturers and merchants at Luddenden, Leeds and Manchester.

In March 1826, they announced that, on account of the pressure of the times, they had to suspend their payments and place their concerns in the hands of Trustees

Stansfield Brothers
Cotton manufacturers at Todmorden [1905]

Stansfield Concerts
These were recorded at the Royal Hotel & Oddfellows' Hall, Halifax in the 19th century


Question: Can anyone tell me anything?

 

Stansfield Cottage, Todmorden
Holebottom.

Owners and tenants have included

Stansfield Hall, Luddendenfoot
John Naylor Lane / Burnley Road. House dated 1855

Owners and tenants have included

The Lodge stands on Burnley Road.

See Round House, Luddendenfoot

Stansfield Hall Nursery Cottage, Todmorden
Mid 19th century Vernacular Revival house associated with Stansfield Hall

Stansfield Hall Railway Station
Stansfield Road, Todmorden. Aka Stansfield Hall for Todmorden Station. A line from Hall Royd to Stansfield Hall was built in 1862 for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company. This enabled trains to go directly from Hebden Bridge to Burnley without reversing out at Todmorden. As a consequence, many trains did not stop at Todmorden

The station opened in August 1868.

There was a serious accident here on 5th December 1904.

The station closed on 31st July 1944.

See Copy Pit Railway Line, George Martin and Todmorden Station

Stansfield Hall, Todmorden
Aka Stansfeld Hall.

A house is mentioned in 1385 and was possibly built by Thomas Stansfield.

See The Stansfeld of Stansfield Hall Pedigree, George Stansfield and Stansfield Hall Nursery Cottage, Todmorden

Stansfield Hey, Ripponden
Small community. Recorded in 1854 just north of Ryburn Reservoir and Rishworth Hall Wood.

In August 1684, James Stansfield, Dr George Halstead of Manchester, and James Gibson of Shaw in Stansfield, granted to William Sutcliffe of Higher Ashes, a close of land called Stansfield Hey for 2 years for

a Redde Rose rent in the tyme of Roses (if it be demanded

Property here was owned by Wakefield Water Corporation / Yorkshire Water in the 1920s, during the construction of Ryburn Reservoir. Number 1 was used as offices and workers' toilet facilities. Number 2 was used as the architect's house with an outbuilding for the blacksmiths. There are also 2 derelict asbestos-clad buildings which were used by the workers

Stansfield House, Luddendenfoot

Stansfield's: J. & F. Stansfield
Cotton manufacturers at Canteen Mill, Todmorden [1893, 1908].

Established by John & Fred Stansfield

Stansfield's: J. Stansfield Limited
Fustian manufacturers at Albert Street, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Stansfield, Lells & Company
From around 1892, they manufactured pickers at Gauxholme Mill, Walsden

Stansfield, Manor of
In Domesday Book, this was one of the 9 berewicks belonging to the Manor of Wakefield.

The manor is also referred to as

Stansfield cum Blackshawe et Rowtonstall

The manor was held by

See Robert Stansfeld

Stansfield Mill Lane Bridge, Triangle
18th century road bridge. The parapet was rebuilt in the 19th century

Stansfield monolith
8 ft tall stone near Stansfield Hall, Todmorden.

Probably not prehistoric

Stansfield Moor
Moorland above Todmorden.

See Clunters, Stansfield Moor

Stansfield Overseers of the Poor
The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Stansfield

Stansfield-Pilkington Feud

Stansfield Pond, Sowerby
House. The names The Pond, the Lodge, Triangle, and Sowerby Dean also seem to be used for the same house.

Owners and tenants have included

Stansfield Pond, Triangle
Aka Lodge, Triangle. The original name of the Triangle district

Stansfield Post Office
A receiving house was recorded at Castle Street in 1861 when John Hollindrake was the receiver

Stansfield-Savile Feud

Stansfield Surveyor of the Highways
Those who held the post of Surveyor of the Highways for Stansfield included:

Stansfield's Variety Theatre, Halifax
St James's Road.

Recorded on 26th November 1881, when an advertisement announced a programme which include

Negro Comedians, a Comic Vocalist, Acrobatic Song & Dance, Protean Artistes, Quick Change Artistes


Question: Does anyone know whether this was at the Oddfellows' Hall, Halifax?

 

Stansfield View Hospital, Mankinholes
Aka Beggarington. In 1738, there was a workhouse at Stansfield.

A new institution was built in 1877 as Todmorden Union Workhouse. It was built against considerable objections from John Fielden and other local people.

In 1???, it was a home for down-and-outs.

In 1948, it became a mental hospital.

It closed in 1993 and was demolished in 1996.

The site was redeveloped for housing

Stansfield View Reservoir, Todmorden
Built in the 1980s

Stansfield Ward, Todmorden
One of the Electoral Wards of Todmorden. Recorded in 1905

Stansfield Workhouse
A workhouse is recorded in 1738. It was discontinued shortly afterwards. A Union Workhouse, Stansfield View Hospital, Mankinholes, was built in 1877

Stanton, James
[1883-1915] Of Bradford.

He married Annie.

They lived at 51 Stannary Lane, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with B Company 1st/6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 19th December 1915 (aged 32).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [21], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Stanton, James L.
[1896-1915] Born in Todmorden.

During World War I, he served with the Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died in Todmorden [1st July 1915].

Stanwell, Rev John Samuel
[1840-1918] Born in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Primitive Methodist Minister at Halifax [1879]

Stapleford, Frederick
[1911-1946]

In [Q4] 1939, he married Frances Alice Stead in Bradford.

They lived at Rastrick.

During World War II, he served as a Warrant Officer Class II with the Royal Army Pay Corps.

He died 18th August 1946 (aged 35).

He was buried at Delhi War Cemetery, India [1 D 12]

Stapleton, David
[1920-1940] Son of Hannah M. & Richard Stapleton of Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders.

He died 10th May 1940 (aged 20).

He was buried at La Bassée Communal Cemetery, France [11]

Stapp, Cameron
[1921-1942] Son of Margaret Ellen (née Ridge) & Frank Stapp of Elland.

Born in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Leading Airman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Landrail.

He died 6th June 1942.

He was buried at Rastrick Cemetery [C 36 31]

Star Bingo Club, Brighouse
In 1963, the Star Bingo Club began at the Albert Theatre & Opera House. Bingo took place on Wednesdays and Thursday, with films on the other nights.

This continued for a few years, but it ended and the Albert reverted to a cinema

Star Boxing Club, Halifax
Established in the 1940s by Bob Ennis. It occupied the top floor of the Star Hotel, Halifax.

In 19??, it moved to the Workout Warehouse in Square Road.

It was reopened by 2 qualified ABA coaches, James Cahill and John Cassidy, at

1 Mill Lane
Boothtown
HX3 5TR
and relaunched on 30th January 2009.

See Phil McGrath

Star Chamber Farm, Heptonstall
Towngate / Main Street 16th century farmhouse and barn.

It was also the popular name for a room at the Stag Inn, Heptonstall. The room is said to have been used for petty trials and legal proceedings

Star Coffee Bar, Halifax
1960s venue situated at the corner of Horton Street and Wards End.

Contributor Dave van de Gevel writes

One of the most popular rendezvous for the pseudo-intellectuals was downstairs. This was a time of frothy coffee served in glass cups and saucers and no choice of coffee types and most of us went home on a bus.

The upstairs was for mere mortals but the basement was where great matters of the moment were discussed. A favourite for members of the Plebeians Jazz Club in Upper George Yard

Star Cricket Club
Lightcliffe club established in the mid-19th century

Star Steps, Rastrick
A flight of steps which descends from East Street, Rastrick, down behind the Star Inn, Rastrick to Bridge End

Stardust Showbar, Brighouse
For a time around 1980, the Ritz was a night club, the Stardust Showbar. It then became a ballroom

Starfish sites
During World War II, these were decoy sites located in sparsely populated areas in order to deceive German bombers into believing they were their intended targets, drawing enemy attacks away from cities, industrial and military installations. By 1943, over 235 Starfish sites were in existence.

Some local examples were at Brighouse, Clifton Common, Clattering Stones, Slate Delfs Hill, Cragg Vale, Elland, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge, and Todmorden.

See Bombs & bombing

Starke, A.
[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial

Starke-Jones, Cedric Philip
[1894-19??] MA (Oxon).

Son of Henry R. Starke-Jones.

He was in charge of the Halifax New School, Hopwood Lane [1920s] / joint headmaster of Halifax New School, Hopwood Lane with his father [1936].

In 1935, he married Barbara J. L. Pickford in Braintree, Essex

Starke-Jones, Henry Richard
[1860-19??] BA (London).

Born in Cornwall.

He was assistant teacher at Carlton House School [1881] / headmaster of the Halifax New School, South Parade [1905, 1907] / joint headmaster of Halifax New School, Hopwood Lane with his son Cedric Philip Starke-Jones [1936]

In 1888, he married Alice Maud Mary Utley [1865-1937] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Cedric Philip

Starkey, Edmund
[1666-1???] Son of Edmund Starkie.

He lived at Ive House, Warley [1709].

See East Riddlesden Hall

Starkey, Isaac
[1584-1662] Son of Robert Starkey.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. William [??] [b before 1616]
  2. Timothy
  3. Joseph [1629-1635]
  4. Richard [1631-1664]
  5. Edith [b 1634]
  6. Isaac [1638-1685]
  7. Samuel [1641-1668]

He died in Shelf

Starkey, John
[1608-1683] Son of John Starkey of Padiham, Lancashire.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Joshua

He lived at Longwood House, Fixby, where he died.

See Edmund Starkie

Starkey, John
[1673-1???] Son of Edmund Starkie.

On 27th May 1702, he married Hannah, daughter of Joseph Priestley, in Halifax.

Children:

  1. William
  2. John
  3. Ellen

Starkey, Joseph
[1795-1846] Son of Joseph Starkey of Cowcliffe, Huddersfield. His sister, Sarah, married Ely Stansfield.

He was a partner in Helm, Starkey & Noble.

In 1841, Starkey & Noble sold their shares in the business to Helm and emigrated to America. Starkey died at Waterford, Wisconsin

Starkey, Nicholas
[1670-17??] On 8th October 1693, he married Hester Proctor at Elland

Starkey, Robert
[15??-1594] Of Skircoat.

On 23rd September 1583, he married Edith/Eden [1573-1633], daughter of Lawrence Waterhouse.

Children:

  1. Isaac
  2. Joseph [1586-1616]
  3. Thomas [1588-1640]
  4. Susan [b 1591]
  5. Samuel [1594-1649]
  6. Robert [b 1595]

Starkey, Timothy
[1622-1682] Of Shelf.

Son of Robert Starkey.

The Northowram Register records


[1682] Tim Starkey of Shelf drunk 4 Jacks of Brandy with D.M.O. it dried up his body, was in horrible pain, died in 8 days buried Dec 4. aged 60
 

D.M.O is possibly Daniel Mitchell of Ovenden

Starkie, Edmund
[1635-1677] Or Edmond / Starkey.

Son of Edmund Starkie who was a cousin of John Starkey.

Born at Symondstone, Lancashire.

On 2nd May 1665, he married Susan Radcliffe in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Edmund
  2. Nicholas [b 1670]
  3. John
  4. Ann [b 1676]

The family lived at Ive House, Warley where he died.

This family line died out in 1801

Starkie, Edmund
[1642-17??] Son of Nicholas Starkie.

Born in Padiham, Lancashire.

He married Mary Hammond. They had no children.

He went to live at East Riddlesden Hall which he acquired when that branch of the Murgatroyd family died out.

He died some time after 1709, and the Hall passed to Nicholas, grandson of his brother John

Starkie, Frederick John
[1897-1919] Son of Emma & John Starkie of Walsden.

During World War I, he served as a Driver with the 33rd Division Ammunition Company Royal Field Artillery.

He died 7th June 1919 (aged 22).

He was buried at Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension, France [V G 49].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Starkie, Harwood
[18??-18??] He married Sarah.

Children:

  1. Samuel
  2. Smith
  3. John

Starkie, John
[15??-16??]

Children:

  1. Nicholas

Starkie, John
[1855-1916] Son of Harwood Starkie.

He was a reed maker [1881] / a reed maker (employer) [1891, 1901, 1911] He established John Starkie & Sons [1905].

In 1875, he married Emma Barker in Todmorden.

Children:

  1. Frank
  2. Jane
  3. Nathan
  4. Albert
  5. Ruth
  6. Florence
  7. Gertrude
  8. Frederick John

The family lived at

  • 4 Hacking Terrace, Knowlwood [1881]
  • 7 Copperas House Terrace [1891]
  • 306 Rochdale Road, Todmorden [1901, 1911]

He was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Starkie, John
[1881-1915] Son of Mary & Samuel Starkie of Blackburn.

In [Q4] 1904, he married Sophia Wallwork in Blackburn.

They lived at 40 Sunny Bank, Mytholmroyd.

During World War I, he served as a Driver with the 292nd Company Royal Army Service Corps.

He died 8th August 1915 (aged 34).

He was buried at Reading Cemetery, Berkshire.

He is remembered on a memorial in St Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd, and in the book Royd Regeneration

Starkie's: John Starkie & Sons
Reed makers at Todmorden. Partners included John Starkie

Starkie, Joshua
[1647-1671] Or Starkey.

Son of John Starkey.

Born at Longwood House, Fixby.

Baptised at St Peters Church, Huddersfield [19th April 1647].

On 25th February 1668, he married Catherine Hanson at Halifax Parish church.

He was a clerk at Huddersfield.

He was buried at Almondbury [13th December 1671]

Starkie, Nicholas
[1606-1643] Of Huntroyde Hall, Ribble Valley.

Son of John Starkie.

Baptised 1st February 1606/7.

On 6th November 1635, he married Grace, daughter of James Murgatroyd.

Children:

  1. Edmund
  2. John
  3. (possibly) Nicholas

He was a Captain on the Parliamentarian side during the Civil War. He was blown up by gunpowder at Hoghton Tower on 14th February 1643, at the beginning of the Civil War

Starkie, Samuel
[1849-1908] Son of Harwood Starkie.

Born in Walsden.

He was reed manufacturer [1891, 1901].

He and his brother Smith bought part of Knowlwood Bottom Mill for £4,500 subject to certain conditions. Their purchase was speculative as they intended to sell on the property, which eventually they did, and successfully. Some of the machinery was sold off, and the mill with a steam engine, the large chimney and boiler rooms were sold on. They were there 1883-1888.

He occupied part of Shade Mill, Todmorden [1890]

He was a member of the Todmorden Board of Guardians / a member of Todmorden Town Council.

He married (1) Sarah Hannah Chadwick.

Children:

  1. Annie
  2. Alice
  3. Ernest
  4. Edith [1883-19??] who married James Davies

On 25th March 1897, he married (2) Bessie Smith at Littleborough

The family lived at

Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Starkie, Smith
[1852-1???] Son of Harwood Starkie.

Born in Walsden.

He was brought up at Knowlwood, Walsden / a reed maker [1881] / a machine broker [1891] / a farmer [1901] / a retired machinery merchant [1911] / trading as Owler Carr Reed Manufacturing Company at Owler Carr Mill, Cloughfoot [1880-1895] / machine broker at Clough Mill, Walsden, using the premises for his business [1882-1895].

He and his brother Samuel bought part of Knowlwood Bottom Mill for £4,500 subject to certain conditions. Their purchase was speculative as they intended to sell on the property, which eventually they did, and successfully. Some of the machinery was sold off, and the mill with a steam engine, the large chimney and boiler rooms were sold on. They were there 1883-1888.

Smith owned all of and occupied part of Pudsey Mill, Todmorden – the boiler house in particular [1889-1897]

He also carried on a machine-making business at Stoneswood Lower Mill, Walsden.

He was a member of Todmorden Urban District Council [1895].

In 1874, he married (1) Martha Sutcliffe [18??-1908] in Todmorden.

Children:

  1. Sarah
  2. Mary
  3. Emily
  4. Jane
  5. Ada
  6. Clara

Martha died at Dean Villas [1908].

She was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone.

In 1910, he married (2) Jane Moffatt in Rochdale.

The family lived at

  • Swineshead, Langfield [1881]
  • 2 Stones Villas Walsden [1891, 1895]
  • Deanroyd, Walsden [1901]
  • Dean Villas, Walsden [1911]

Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Starkie, Sydney
[19??-19??] Cricketer who played for Walsden Cricket Club in the 1930s

Starling, Rev H. J.
[18??-19??] Pastor at Rishworth Particular Baptist Chapel [1917]

Startin, Dame Mary
[1???-1350] Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1344-1350]. She died of the Black Death

The Starting Post Field
Savile Park.

In 1888, John Baldwin gave 4,618 square yards of land – part of a closed called The Starting Post Field – for the construction of St Jude's Church

Startingley, Judith de
[12??-1306] Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1289-1306]

The State Chariot
This 19th century carriage can be seen in the carriage collection in the barn at Shibden Hall. It was built by Barker & Company of London It was drawn by 4 horses

The Station Fly
This carriage – aka the wagonette omnibus – can be seen in the carriage collection in the barn at Shibden Hall. Carriages such as these were used as taxis. The roof could be removed in fine weather. It was built in 1???

Station Road Bridge, Hebden Bridge
Bridge #16 over the Rochdale Canal

Station Road Bridge, Luddendenfoot
Bridge #6 over the Rochdale Canal. Dated 1882. It was built by James Wild and Wood Brothers for the Luddendenfoot Board of Health.

See Luddendenfoot River Bridge

Station Road Surgery, Sowerby Bridge
The building was originally Sowerby Bridge Police Station

Statistics
See

Staton, Rev Thomas
[1791-1863] Wesleyan minister [1813-1863]. He was at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel [1845].

He married Jane [1799-1873].

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [1819-1845]
  2. Richard James Jones [1833-1858]

Members of the family were buried at Bolton Brow Wesleyan Chapel

Statues, Landmarks & Obelisks

Staups Clough, Todmorden
There is a clapper bridge across the stream

Staups Common, Northowram
Common land above Staups Lane on the side of the Shibden Valley

Staups House, Shibden
Staups Lane

House mentioned as the home of John Bentley in 1607.

It is dated IC 1684 for his grandson, John Crowther, when the house was cased in stone.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

The house and land were bought by Anne Lister in 1834.

There was coal-mining here.

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions and The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

Staups Moor, Eastwood
See Devil's Rock, Eastwood

Staveley's
Engineering company who took interests in several local firms, including Ormerod Shapers Limited, Swift-Summerskill and Warner Swasey Asquith Limited

The Staveley family
Owned land and property in Bradshaw.

See Mrs Berry

Staveley, Mrs Elizabeth
[1829-1894] Née Albon.

Born in Hull.

She was Professor of Music in Halifax [1881].

In 1860, she married Abraham William Staveley at Hull. Children:

  1. Jenny [b 1865] who was a Prefect Teacher at a Board School [1881]
  2. Alfie [b 1869]

She was widowed and living at 5 Bond Street, Halifax [1881].

In 1881, Anthime Camille Poiré was a lodger with her at Bond Street

Staveley, John
[1793-18??] Son of Luke Staveley.

He was a Commissioner of Land & Assessed Taxes, and a Commissioner of Property & Income Tax [1845].

He married (1) Susanna Deardon.

Children:

  1. John William [1839-1840]
  2. Ellen Maria [b 1841]
  3. Rosamond Susanna [b 1843] who married Abraham Briggs Foster
  4. Arkyl John Arthur [b 1846]

Susanna died soon after the birth of their 4th child.

In 1851, he married (2) Sophia Eleanor Weston, an American, in Marylebone, London.

The family lived at 10 Spring Field, Halifax [1845].

See West Yorkshire Railway Company

Staveley, Luke
[1740-1835] Son of Rosamunda (née Cattle) & William Staveley.

Born in Hunmanby.

He and his family lived in the parish of St Margaret Moses, London. He was Governor of the London Workhouse for several years.

He was a partner in William Mitchell & Company. He was a merchant at New Church, Halifax [1809].

On 17th May 1780, he married Betty, daughter of John Mitchell in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Luke Mitchell [b 1781]
  2. Maria
  3. Elizabeth [1783-1792]
  4. Anne [b 1784]
  5. James [b 1785]
  6. Susannah
  7. Jemima [b 1791]
  8. Elizabeth [b 1792] who lived [1861] at 5 Lord Street, Halifax
  9. John
  10. Sarah [b 1794]
  11. Henry [b 1795]

The family lived at Spring Field, Halifax [1835].

He and members of the family were buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax

Staveley, Mr
[1???-18??] He was an officer in the Halifax Police [1838]

Staveley, Mrs Elizabeth
[1???-18??] She was a widow by 1835.

In 1835, she, Susannah Staveley and John Staveley sued the inhabitants of Agbrigg and Morley, for the damages during the window-breaking riots on 6th January 1835. The Jury awarded damages of £240, against the £280 6/2d which they had claimed.

Stavery, Sowerby
Recorded in 1679, when when Joshua Horton left to his son Elkanah property in Thornton, Allerton, Addingham, Hillhouse, Heslegreave, Slack in Barkisland, and Stavery in Sowerby

Staves, Harold
[1889-19??] Of Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge.

On Monday, 20th April 1903, he was charged at Halifax Borough Court with stealing a football belonging to Thomas Holgate of Savile Park, Halifax. A group of boys had been playing football on Skircoat Moor on the previous Saturday, when Staves – then aged 14 – took the ball and ran off with it. It was later found at the boy's home. He was ordered to receive 12 strokes of the birch

Stayncliffe, Adam of
[12??-13??] An early member of the Stancliffe family of Shibden. Recorded in 1315

Staynland, Thomas de
[12??-12??] The Wakefield Court Rolls of 1274 record
Avice widow of Thomas de Staynland offered to put herself on an inquisition as to one-third of half a bovate of land, which John, son of Thomas unjustly holds and keeps from her, as she says. John did not come on the first summons, therefore let him be resummoned

Staynton, Elizabeth de
[1332-14??] One of 4 daughters of John de Staynton from Wakefield.

After John's death, his widow married Hugh de Toothill of Brighouse, and after marrying the two eldest to Hugh's sons, the two youngest – Elizabeth and Alice – were sent to Kirklees Priory. Around 1373, Elizabeth became prioress at the Priory.

Elizabeth was a kinswoman of Robin Hood and the lover of his enemy, Roger de Doncaster, and is said to be responsible for Robin's death. It is said that whilst treating him at the Kirklees Gatehouse, she bled him and he subsequently died.

In 1706, George Armytage found her grave in the cemetery at the priory. A stone marking the grave bore the inscription

Douce JHV de Nazareth fites mercy a Elizabeth de Stainton jadis Priore de cest maison

Sweet Jesus of Nazareth grant mercy to Elizabeth de Stainton formerly prioress of this house

Her remains are in the Nuns' Grave near Kirklees Priory. Her dates are inconsistent with those of Robin Hood.

She is said to be the Kirklees Vampire

Staynton, Joanna de
[1???-1252] Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1248-1252]

Staynton, John de
[1???-1???] He married Joan.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth
  2. Isabel who married her step-brother John
  3. Joan who married her step-brother John

After his death, Joan married Hugh de Toothill

Stead...
The entries for people & families with the surname Stead are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Stead & Dyson
Halifax solicitors.

Partners included Samuel Stead, George Dyson, and Thomas Dyson

Stead & Simpson Limited
Boot manufacturers and dealers.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

The largest providers of Boots and Shoes in England

(new premises) 2 & 4 Market Street
also at
11 Corn Market, Halifax

Stead Brothers
Recorded in 1914, when they were at Jumble Hole Dye Works, Todmorden


Question: Is this the same business as Edward Stead & Sons?

 

Stead Brothers
On 13th May 1875, they bought the old Rodwell End Meeting House, Stansfield

Stead Brothers
Engineers and millwrights at Alexandra Works, Halifax [1905]

Stead's: Edward Stead & Sons
Fustian manufacturers. The Stead family owned Jumble Hole Mill and Spa Hole Mill, Todmorden


Question: Is this the same business as Stead Brothers?

 

Steanor Bottom Toll House, Walsden
Rochdale Road.

Hexagonal 2-storey toll house built in 1824 on the busy Todmorden Turnpike – now the A6033 – across the Pennines between Todmorden and Littleborough and at the junction of the two roads.

See Steanor

Steanor Bottom, Walsden
Area of Walsden.

See Calf Holes Farm, Steanor Bottom, Steanor, Steanor Bottom Chemical Works, Walsden and Steanor Bottom Toll House, Walsden

Stebbing, George Anderson
[1874-1929] Born in Brentford.

He was a stock broker [1904].

On 19th January 1904, he married Helen Beatrice Freeman in Shepperton.


Helen Beatrice was the daughter of
John Joseph Freeman
 

Children:

  1. Phoebe Beatrice [1907-1994]
  2. Barbara Mary [b 1910]
  3. Hilary Joan [1915-1996]
  4. Janet G [b 1925]

George died in Cuckfield Sussex [5th August 1929]

Stedman, Rev Reginald Plumer
[18??-1???] MA.

He was senior Curate at Halifax before becoming Vicar of Brighouse [June 1890-October 1896].

In Brighouse, he introduced the parish magazine on 1st January 1891.

In the 1890s, he was instrumental in establishing a movement which resulted in the building of St Chad's Mission Church & School at Hove Edge.

In October 1896, he retired to Burley-in-Wharfedale because of ill-health

Steel Card Wire Association
The association of card makers had members in several places, including Halifax, Brighouse, Cleckheaton and Manchester

Steel, James
[18??-18??] Surgeon at Ovenden [1874]

Steel, James
[1823-1894] Born in Hampsthwaite, North Yorkshire. He was a farmer at Will Royd Farm, Shibden.

He married Ruth Yates [1817-1884], who was born at Newell, near Otley.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth [1844-1922]
  2. William

Ruth died of senile debility at Will Royd, James died of typhoid at 8 Red Beck Road, Shibden [?]

Steel, John William
[18??-1917]

During World War I, he served as a Bombardier with the Royal Garrison Artillery.

He died 6th November 1917.

He is (possibly) remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and (possibly) on the Memorial at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Steel, Mrs Mary Ellen
[18??-18??] In 1861, she ran a school in Elland

Steel, William
[1851-19??] Son of James Steel.

Born in Otley.

He married (1) Unknown.

Children:

  1. Joseph who went to America in 1912

In [Q3] 1895, he married (2) Nancy Learoyd [1853-19??] in Halifax.

Contributor Valerie Hobson has passed on a family story which relates that

around 1909, he and Tom Chippendale were in a group of men who had been out drinking. As they returned home across Godley Bridge, the worse for drink, a policeman spoke to them. The gang threw him over the bridge. The policeman landed on a grass verge and survived.

William fled to America and never returned.

In 1911, Nancy was listed as a widow, living alone at Norwood Green

Steel, William John
[1895-1917] Son of Arthur Steel of 21 Gasholder Terrace, Hunslet, Leeds.

He married Charlotte.

They lived at 25 Spring Street, King Cross, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 24th July 1917 (aged 22).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [21], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Steele & Duckworth
Legal firm at Portland House, St John's Lane, Halifax. Partners included Ernest Anderton Steele.

See J. McCubbin McClusky

Steele & McCluskey
Legal firm at Halifax. Partners included Ernest Anderton Steele and J. McCubbin McClusky

Steele, Benjamin
[1867-19??] Born in Addingham.

He was a stone mason [1911].

In 1887, he married Elizabeth [1867-19??].


Elizabeth was born in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1890] who married John Lee Hodgson
  2. John [b 1892] who was a gas worker [1911]
  3. Arthur [b 1895] who was a stone mason [1911]
  4. May [b 1897] who was a spinner [1911]
  5. Alice [b 1902]

The family lived at 28 Undercliffe Terrace, Halifax [1911]

Steele, Ernest Anderton
[1879-1934] Son of Dr Samuel Henry Steele.

Halifax solicitor with Steele & Duckworth [1934], and Steele & McCluskey.

He qualified in March 1903

Steele, Harold
[1897-1918] Son of Thomas Steele.

He was a creeler in weaving shed [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with 5 Battery Royal Field Artillery attached to 3rd Battalion King's Own Scottish Borderers.

He died (possibly) in Scotland or King George V hospital, Dublin [22nd June 1918].

He is buried in the family grave at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel [A 166].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross.

His brother Leonard also died in the War

Steele, Jack
[1912-1944] Son of Ethel & George Steele of Halifax.

He worked for Walsh & McCrea Limited.

In [Q3] 1939, he married Winifred Mary Gledhill in Calder District.

Children:

  1. son

They lived at 81 Paddock Lane, Highroad Well.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died 8th September 1944 (aged 32).

He was buried at Florence War Cemetery, Italy [V D 18].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Steele, James
[1838-1883] A surgeon of Ivy House, Ovenden.

He died 21st November 1883 (aged 45) 

Steele, Leonard
[1895-1916] Son of Thomas Steele.

Born in Halifax [Q4 1895].

He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Halifax & Sunday School / a helper in weaving shed [1911] / a loom tuner / employed by Walsh & McCrea Limited.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [3rd September 1916] (aged 21).

He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [I D 14.]

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Roll of Honour at Holy Trinity Sunday School, Halifax, and on the family grave at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel.

His brother Harold also died in the War

Steele, Mary Ellen
[18??-18??] She ran a school in Elland [around 1845]

Steele, Robert
[18??-1917]

He married Unknown.

They lived at 650 Rochdale Road, Walsden [1917].

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/7th Battalion Manchester Regiment.

He died 6th May 1917.

He was buried at Villers-Faucon Communal Cemetery, France [C 42].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Steele, Dr Samuel Henry
[1851-1926] The son of a potter's engraver.

Born in Stoke.

He came to Halifax as a Methodist New Connexion Minister.

He went to serve as a Minister in Ulster. In Ireland, he qualified as a physician.

He was in Halifax as a physician and surgeon [1895].

In [Q2] 1878, he married Katie Anderton in Halifax.


Katie was the daughter of
John Anderton
 

Children:

  1. Ernest Anderton

The family lived at 10 Lord Street, Halifax [1905]

Steele, Thomas
[1859-1944] Born in Aldborough, Yorkshire.

He was a gas stoker [1891] / an engine tenter [1901] / a labourer at gas works [1911].

On 23rd August 1880, he married Louisa Alsopp [1861-19??] at St Andrew's Church, Wakefield.


Louisa was born in Snydale, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. George [b 1881] who was an iron moulder [1901]
  2. Sarah [b 1882] who was a worsted rover [1901]
  3. Mary / Polly [b 1889] who was a silk spinner [1901]
  4. Hilda [b 1892] who was a coating weaver [1911]
  5. Thomas Arthur [b 1894] who was a loco engine cleaner [1911]
  6. Leonard
  7. Harold
  8. James [b 1899] who was a part time doffer [1911]

The family lived at

  • 4 Fern Street, Northowram [1891]
  • 8 Randolph Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 71 Baines Street, Halifax [1911]
  • 8 Lombard Street, King Cross, Halifax

Living with them in 1911 was daughter Emma (married 9 years) & her children Norman Steele [b 1903], Louis Steele [b  1905] & Nellie Steele [b 1908], and sister-in-law Priscilla Padget [b 1867] (monthly nurse) 

Sons Leonard & Harold died in World War I.

Louisa died 17th April 1925.

Thomas died 13th June 1944.

Members of the family were buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel [A 166]

Steep Field Steps, Hebden Bridge

Stein's: G. R. Stein
Of Bonnybridge, Scotland. They took over several local brick manufacturers, including Allen & Son (Halifax) Limited, Joseph Morton Limited and Wilkinson's Clay Works, Elland

Steinthal, Samuel Alfred
[1827-1910] Laid the inscribed tablet at the Unitarian Chapel, Todmorden.

He died in Chorlton, Lancashire

Stell, George
[1862-1899] Son of mechanic Sam Stell.

He was a mechanic of Todmorden [1892].

He married Hannah Maria, daughter of Arthur Holt at Halifax Parish Church.

They lived at 8 Barker Street, Todmorden [1911].

After his death, Hannah Maria was landlady of the Bay Horse Inn, Cross Stone [1901]

Living with the widowed Hannah Maria at that time were her siblings Bertha (general servant) and Fred (boots & liquor tester).

In 1911, Hannah Maria was working in cotton winding. Living with her at that time were her son Arthur [b 1904] and boarder Alfred King Walker [aged 25] (textile machinery fitter) from Edenfield, Lancashire

Stell, John William
[1898-1918] From Mytholmroyd.

He was a member of Salem Wesleyan Chapel, Hebden Bridge / in business with his father as a cotton manufacturer at Tan Pits Shed.

He lived at 324 Gibbet Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Gunner with D Battery 180th Brigade Royal Field Artillery.

He was killed in action [23rd March 1918] (aged 20).

He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [7-10], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge Methodist Church

Stell, Joseph
[17??-1768] Coiner. He was executed

Stell, William
[1851-1888] He was a farmer. at Rowlands Farm.

In 1882, he married Mary Greenwood [1851-1915] in Todmorden.


Mary was born in Wadsworth, the daughter of
Mr Greenwood
 

Children:

  1. William
  2. Frank [b 1884] who was a fustian cutter [1901] and served in Egypt [World War I]

The family lived at

  • Highroyd, Wadsworth [1891]
  • 19 Cliffe Street, Hebden Bridge [1901, 1911]

William died in Todmorden [1888] (aged 37).

Mary died in Todmorden [Q3 1915] (aged 64) 

Stell, William
[1883-1917] Son of William Stell.

Born in Hebden Bridge.

He was a member of Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge & Sunday School / a member of St John's Ambulance Brigade, Hebden Bridge / a fustian weaver [1901] / a shop assistant in Sheffield [1907] / manager of a retail ready-made clothing store at the Wicker, Sheffield, for his uncle, James Greenwood, manufacturing clothier [1911].

In 1907, he married Elizabeth Whiteley [1884-19??] at St John's Church, Cragg Vale.


Elizabeth, a tailoress of Springfield, Cragg Vale, was born in Mytholmroyd, the daughter of John Whiteley, spinner
 

Children:

  1. Annie [1910-1915]
  2. William Hedley [b 1911]

The family lived at 42 Bannon Street, Ecceshall, Sheffield [1907, 1911].

During World War I, he served as a Bombardier with the 232nd Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He was killed by a shell which burst as he was on his way back from his battery [6th November 1917].

He was buried at the Bleuet Farm Cemetery, Belgium [II B 1].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Stenhouse, Frank
[1868-1917] Born in Walsden.

He was a manufacturing chemist (employer) [1911].

On 17th September 1891, he married Alice Ann Fielden [1866-1944] at St Peter's, Walsden.

Children:

  1. George Anthony
  2. Ruth [1898-1939]

The family lived at

  • 799 Rochdale Road, Walsden [1911]
  • 76 Victoria Road, Stretford, Manchester [1917]
  • 23 Everton Road, Blackpool [1944]

Frank died 4th October 1917.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,429 19/2d.

The will was proved by Sam Fielden (baker), and Fred Fielden (cotton operative).

Alice Ann died in Blackpool [19th March 1944].

Probate records show that she left effects valued at £3,069 15/5d.

The will was proved by Harold Taylor (certified accountant), and Walter Rostron (engineering draughtsman) 

Stenhouse, George Anthony
[1894-1917] Son of Frank Stenhouse.

Born in Walsden.

He was a clerk in (his father's?) chemical works [1911].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion King's Own (Royal Regiment Lancaster).

He died 20th September 1917 (aged 23).

He was buried at Bedford House Cemetery, Belgium. [4 XI D 37].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Trinity United Methodist Free Church, Walsden.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £200 18/6d.

The will was proved by his widowed mother Alice Ann

Stenson, Tom
[1889-1918] Born in Pontefract [14th June 1889].

He lived in Sowerby Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/7th (Blythswood) Battalion (Territorial)  Highland Light Infantry.

He died of wounds in France / Flanders [27th September 1918].

He was buried at Louverval Military Cemetery, Doignies, France [A 27].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby

Stepford, W. N.
[1???-1???] Founder member of the Halifax Art Society

Stephen, Alfred John Watson
[1887-1953] MB.

He married Mary Craighead [1888-1970].

Children:

  1. Raymond Thomas

The family lived at Ripponden.

Alfred John died 20th December 1953 (aged 66).

He was buried at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden.

Mary died in Rugby [1970]

Stephen, Raymond Thomas
[1920-1944] Son of Alfred John Watson Stephen.

During World War II, he served as a Warrant Officer with 15 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 29th July 1944 (aged 24).

He was buried at Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery, Poland [6 A 6].

He is remembered on the family grave at St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden, on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates, on Ripponden War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden

Stephens, Rev Edward
[18??-1954] Curate at Southowram [1900].

He subsequently became prison chaplain at Worcester, and Wormwood Scrubs

Stephens, Rev R.
[18??-18??] Minister at Patmos Independent Chapel, Todmorden [1845]

Stephens, Thomasine
[15??-1631] She married Dr Richard Marsh.

She was buried at Birstall

Stephenson...
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Stephenson & Holdsworth
Halifax publishers. Recorded in 1866

Stephenson House, Mytholmroyd
18th century house.

The barn has a Venetian window

Stephenson House Wood, Mytholmroyd
A northerly extension of Redacre Wood, Mytholmroyd

Stephenson's: John Stephenson
Cotton spinner & manufacturer at Shade Mill, Todmorden [1877].

In May 1878, local mills were suffering a depression and their workers were working daylight hours only

Stepping stones
With so many valleys, streams, and rivers in the district, bridges, fords, stepping-stones, tunnels, and viaducts, are an important feature of local life.

There are [or were] several local examples, including those at Hardcastle Crags, Mytholmroyd, and Triangle

Stepping Stones, Hardcastle Crags
There is a set of stepping stones across Hebden Water at Hardcastle Crags

Stepping Stones, Mytholmroyd
There is a set of stepping stones behind the across the Elphin Brook behind the Shoulder of Mutton, Mytholmroyd

Stepping Stones, Triangle
There were a number of large stones placed on the bed of the Ryburn at Triangle to allow pedestrians to cross. These were below the water when the river flooded, and were replaced by a footbridge

The Stepps, Warley
The property has been known by several names:

  • Brearey Heys
  • Calf Croft
  • Cawsey Head Ing
  • Farther Chew
  • Kiln Bank
  • Lathe Ing
  • Nearer Chew
  • Old Ing
  • Orchard
  • Steps Farm
  • Wheat Field

The deeds record that ...

In 1702, Steps Farm and two houses called Wood End and Old House, belonged to Richard Anthony Markham between John Deardon of Hollins (Gent) and John Trueman of Steps in Warley (yeoman).

It was occupied by John Trueman and his wife, and other parts were occupied by John Pearson and his wife.

On 19th October 1702, the property was bought by John & Mary Trueman for £499 10s from John Deardon of Hollins grandson of John Deardon the original purchaser from James Crowther The house is associated with the Crowder family.

Richard Foxton and his family lived here [1847]

Steps Barn, Sowerby Bridge
A 17th century aisled barn. The original pad stones and trusses remain. It is one of the largest barns in the district. The farm house no longer stands

Steps Tavern Club, Sowerby Bridge
Savings club recorded in 1900.

See Steps Tavern

The Sterne family
See Binroyd, Norland, Shibden Hall and Wood Hall, Skircoat

Sterne Bridge, Sowerby Bridge
Aka Sterne Mills Bridge.

The ford here was an ancient crossing of the Calder.

The later wooden bridge over the river and the canal, takes its name from the Sterne family who lived at Wood Hall, Skircoat.

The present bridge was opened in 1914.

It was rebuilt in 2012.

It carries Hollins Lane over the Calder.

William Wordsworth was inspired to write his Lucy Gray by a story associated with the bridge. Local stories say that she still walks the bridge at midnight on the fateful winter's day

Sterne, Laurence
[1713-1768] The cleric and humorist was born at Clonmel, Ireland, and after some years' which he spent in army barracks, he spent 8 years at school in Halifax, including a time at Hipperholme Grammar School.

In 1731, his father died in Jamaica, leaving the family penniless. He stayed with his uncle, Richard Sterne, at Binroyd, Norland and at Wood Hall, Skircoat.

In 1759, he started to write The Life & Opinions of Tristram Shandy which was unpopular in Yorkshire because his portraits of certain local characters were clearly recognisable.

He died in poverty in London in 1768, and his Sentimental Journey was published the same year

Sterne, Dr Richard
[16??-16??] Archbishop of York.

He married Elizabeth Dickinson.


Elizabeth was the daughter of Edward Dickinson of Farnborough Hampshire
 

Children:

  1. Simon

Sterne, Richard
[16??-1732] Eldest son of Simon Sterne.

Uncle of Laurence Sterne.

He lived at Wood Hall, Skircoat.

On 16th November 1703, he married Dorothy at Coley Church


Dorothy was the widow of Samuel Lister of Shibden Hall
 

He later challenged – but failed to gain – ownership of the Shibden Hall by James Lister.

In 1712, he bought Binroyd.

He died at Bradford during a journey to York.

His great-granddaughter Frances Hodsden married [1806] George Carroll

Sterne, Simon
[16??-1703] JP.

Third son of Dr Richard Sterne, Archbishop of York.

In 1688, he bought Wood Hall, Skircoat.

He gave a collection of books to he library of Halifax Parish Church.

He married Mary Jacques.


Mary was the daughter of Sir Roger Jacques of Elvington
 

Children:

  1. Richard

He died

having undergone a severe salivation for a cancer in the mouth

The epitaph on his memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Sternwhite, Arthur Varley
[1897-1917] Son of Fred & Jessie Elizabeth Sternwhite of South Holme, Southowram.

Born in Brighouse.

He worked for Firth's Carpets in Bailiff Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/5th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment.

He died 9th October 1917 (aged 19).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [77-79 & 163A], on Firth's War Memorial, and on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial

Steven's Dairy, Hipperholme
Retailer of dairy products at Whitehall Road, Hipperholme, operated by J. Stevens

Stevens, Clifford
[1910-1992]

In [Q3] 1936, he married Marian Blackburn [19??-1987] in Halifax.

They lived at Hove Edge.

Marian died 19th December 1987.

Clifford died 23rd May 1992.

The couple are remembered at Brighouse Cemetery on the grave of John Henry Stevens


Question: Does anyone know his relationship to John Henry Stevens?

 

Stevens, Dorothy
[1???-19??] Hipperholme dancer and dancing teacher

Stevens, J.
[18??-19??] Established Steven's Dairy at Whitehall Road, Hipperholme

Stevens, John Henry
[1865-1940]

In [Q1] 1890, he married Emily Ann Whiteley [1871-1940] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Milton
  2. Nellie [1899-1907]

The family lived at Oak Hill Road, Clifton Bridge, Brighouse.

John Henry died 4th April 1940 (aged 75) 

Emily Ann died 11th August 1940 (aged 69) 

Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery with Marian & Clifford Stevens

Stevens, Milton
[1894-1916] Son of John Henry Stevens.

He was a member of Brighouse Wheelers' Club & Brighouse Harriers / a cotton spinner with H. & J. Sugden / a Territorial.

During World War I, he was called-up [August 1914], and served as a Private with B Company 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed by a shell splinter [7th July 1916] (aged 22).

He was buried at Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, France [XIII A 3].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, on Elland War Memorial, on Clifton War Memorial, on the Memorial at Saint John's Church, Clifton, in the book Clifton War Memorial, on the Memorial at Elland Wesleyan Chapel, and on the family grave at Brighouse Cemetery

Stevens, Richard Michael
[1914-1945] Son of Annie & Ernest Stevens.

He married Alma.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Driver with 429 General Transport Company Royal Army Service Corps.

He died 11th April 1945 (aged 31).

He was buried at Bari War Cemetery, Italy [IX C 1]

Stevens, Wilfred Edward
[1891-1917] He lived at 26 Waterloo Road, Brighouse.

He was a merchant seaman in Buenos Aires when World War I broke out. He enlisted in the Royal Naval Division [July 1915], and served as an Able Seaman with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.

He was killed in an explosion in Scapa Flow which destroyed HMS Vanguard [14th July 1917] (aged 26).

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial

Stevenson, Alfred
[1845-1???] Or Stevinson.

Born in Retsford [?], Northampton.

He was a tailor [1881].

He married Elizabeth [1843-1???].


Elizabeth was born in Prussia Cove, Cornwall
 

Children:

  1. Mary Elizabeth [b 1876] who was a probationer hospital nurse working at Bradford Union Workhouse [1901]
  2. Annie Gertrude [1878] who was a book keeper [1911]
  3. William Hosking
  4. George Harris [b 1883] who was a house painter [1901]

The family lived at

  • 6 St Nicholas Road, Bristol [1881]
  • 2 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1901]
  • 4 Margaret Street, Halifax [1911]

Elizabeth was widowed by 1901.

Living with them [in 1901] was niece Gerty Stephens [b 1879] (dress maker).

Son William Hosking died in World War I, George served with the Royal Flying Corps, and Mary Elizabeth was a nursing sister whose hospital ship was torpedoed

Stevenson & Utley
Civil engineers, surveyors & architects at Halifax & 26 Parliament Street, Westminster.

Partners included George Wilson Stevenson and Samuel Utley.

They did work for The Halifax & Ovenden Junction Railway Company and designed the bridges, tunnels and viaducts, Halifax Gas Works, the sewerage in Sowerby Bridge, Sowerby and Stainland, and Ripon Corporation Water Works.

They had office in Halifax and Westminster, London.

The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent [3rd August 1865].

Utley was joined by Colonel Walter George Gray, becoming Utley & Gray [until 1897]

Stevenson, Lord Dennis
[19??-] He was Chairman of the Halifax Building Society [1999]

Stevenson, Florence Lillian
[1898-1979] She married Harry Percy Jackson.

Her family were connected to that of the author, Robert Louis Stevenson

Stevenson, Dr Frank
[1864-1940] MB (Edin), CM.

Son of William Stevenson.

Born in Todmorden.

Physician and surgeon at Inchfield, Walsden [1895, 1905].

He was unmarried [1941].

He died in Colwyn Bay, Wales.

He was buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden

Stevenson, George Wilson
[1826-1889] Born in Derby.

He was the Borough Engineer for Halifax [1858] / in partnership with Samuel Utley, as Stevenson & Utley [until 1865] / a civil engineer & farmer [1891].

In 1847, he married Matilda Hooper [1821-1921] in Hackney, London.

Children:

  1. Arthur [b 1850]
  2. Percy [b 1858]

The family lived at

  • Godley Farm, Northowram [1861]
  • 38 Parliament Street, Westminster, London [1889]

He died 23rd October 1889 Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £3,066 9/5d.

The will was proved by his widow Matilda

See Halifax Town Hall and Park Road Baths

Stevenson House, Wadsworth
Joseph Greenwood was born here

Stevenson's: J. C. Stevenson & Sons
Chemist and druggist business established by John Crabtree Stevenson. They were at 31 Water Street, Todmorden [1905]

Stevenson, John
[1801-1872] Son of Robert Stevenson.

Born in Walsden.

He was a stone mason and stone merchant. He ran Warland Quarry with his father and brothers.

He was one of the first trustees of Lanebottom Chapel [1818]. In 1848, when the chapel was enlarged he laid the memorial stone, being the only surviving original trustee.

Between 1831 and 1835, he built 5 cottages on the canal towpath at Warland, known as Quarry Cottages.

He was retired by 1851.

In 1821, he married Margaret Crabtree.

Children:

  1. Hannah
  2. William
  3. Betty [1832-1903]
  4. Jane [1834-1904] who married William Crabtree
  5. John Crabtree
  6. James

The family lived at

  • Bottomley in Walsden
  • Warland Gate End, Walsden
  • Quarry Cottages [from 1833]

Members of the family were buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden

Stevenson, John
[1833-1897] Born in Todmorden.

He was landlord of the Navigation, Gauxholme [1877, 1881, 1891].

He married Jane [1837-1913].


Jane was born in Todmorden
 

Children:

  1. Frank [1863-1905] who was a cotton twister-in [1881]
  2. Levi [1864-1898] who was a cotton twister-in [1881]
  3. Annie [1871-1964]

John died 14th April 1897.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £881 3/-.

Probate was granted to his widow Jane and Joseph Barker Bottomley (licensed victualler) 

Stevenson's: John & Robert Stevenson
Cotton manufacturers at Walsden. Partners included John Stevenson and Robert Stevenson.

In October 1861, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Stevenson, John Crabtree
[1836-1899] Son of John Stevenson.

He was a chemist and druggist / a cotton manufacturer [1861] / a chemist and druggist at 14 Water Street Todmorden He established J. C. Stevenson & Sons.

About 1873, he married Grace Jones from Anglesey.

Children:

  1. Florence Amy
  2. Arthur T.
  3. Percy
  4. Evelyn

He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden

Stevenson, Robert
[1768-1838] Known as Bob.

He came to Walsden from Glasgow to work on the Rochdale Canal in the late 1790s.

In 1797, he married Hannah Fielden.


Hannah was the daughter of John Fielden of Bottomley
 

Children:

  1. Hannah
  2. John
  3. James
  4. Robert
  5. Alexander

The 4 sons became stone masons like their father.

The family lived at Bottomley, [Hannah's family home].

In 1823, John Fielden let part of his land to Robert who opened (Warland Quarry). This was successfully worked by Robert and his eldest son John for many years. They quarried large quantities of stone and sent these by canal boat to various parts of Lancashire for engine-beds, churches and so on. Robert and John built Quarry Cottages.

Robert moved to live in one of these cottages and died there.

He was buried at St Mary's Church, Todmorden

Stevenson, William
[18??-1???] Of Walsden.

In 1855, he married Jane Wrigley

Children:

  1. Mary Jane
  2. Fred

Jane died in Sheffield as did Mary Jane and Fred

Members of the family were buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden

Stevenson, William
[18??-19??] Secretary of the Mill Bank Building Society [1905]

Stevenson, William
[1829-1897] Son of John Stevenson.

Born in Walsden.

He was a chemist and druggist.

About 1854, he married Emma Brooks [1835-1889].

Children:

  1. Margaret Ann [1855-1857] who drowned in April 1857 [aged 2]
  2. Herbert Brooks
  3. John Arthur
  4. Frank
  5. Phoebe Ellen
  6. John C.
  7. William Rudolph

The family lived at

  • Dawson Weir, Todmorden
  • Crescent, Todmorden
  • 3 Bankfield Buildings, Todmorden

Members of the family were buried at St Peter's Church, Walsden

Stevenson, William Hosking
[1880-1916] MM.

Son of Alfred Stevenson.

Born in Bristol.

He was a member of Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax & Sunday School / a house painter [1901] / a house painter of 12 Cromwell Street, Halifax [1907] / employed by Mr Greenwood of King Cross, painter and decorator.

In 1907, he married Ellen Greenwood at a Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax.


Ellen, a cotton winder, was the daughter of James Wilkinson Greenwood
 

Children:

  1. Hilda [b 1908]
  2. Mary [b 1911]

The family lived at Otley Street, Hanson Lane.

On 6th April 1911, they left Liverpool on the Tunisian bound for St John, Canada.

They lived at 12 Walpole Avenue, Toronto.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 10th Battalion Canadian Infantry.

He was awarded the Military Medal

He was killed in action [24th October 1916].

He was buried at St Peter's Church, Harborne, Warwickshire.

He is remembered on the Vimy Memorial, France, on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Rhodes Street Wesleyan Chapel

Stevenson, Rev William L.
[18??-19??] Minister at Lydgate Baptist Church, Todmorden [1883, 1891]. He left in 1906.

He lived at Kitson Wood [1905]

Steward, Walter Edward
[1910-1942] Son of Alice S. & George Steward.

He married Alice Maud.

They lived in Elland.

During World War II, he served as a Petty Officer with the Royal Navy.

aboard escort carrier HMS Avenger.

He died 15th November 1942 (aged 32)  when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-155 and sank in the Atlantic with the loss of 538 of her crew of 555.

He is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial, Kent [52 1]

Stewart, Edwin
[1924-1944] Son of Alice & Herbert Stewart of Pellon.

He was educated at Trinity School & Heath Grammar School / a radiographer at the Royal Halifax Infirmary.

During World War II, he enlisted [January 1942], and served as a Flight Sergeant with 103 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He trained as a navigator in South Africa.

He was lost in a raid [25th July 1944] (aged 20).

He was buried at Orleans Main Cemetery, France [1 A 11]

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Christ Church, Pellon, and on Heath Grammar School Memorial Gates

Stewart, John Arthur
[1892-1915] Of 13 Spring Grove, Newstead, Halifax.

He was a member of Pellon Church & Sunday School / a carrier, working from Hall Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he enlisted [August 1914], and served as a Private with the 6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed at Ypres whilst bringing up a pump to drain the trenches [3rd November 1915] (aged 23).

He was buried at Talana Farm Cemetery, Belgium [IV D 9].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Pellon

Stewart, Meynell Merrington
[1923-1943] Son of Sarah (née Frost) & Meynell Merrington Stewart [1898-1965] of Portsmouth, Todmorden.

Born in Manchester.

During World War II, he served as a Leading Wireman with the Royal Navy aboard the cruiser HMS Charybdis.

He died 23rd October 1943 (aged 20)  when his ship was hit by the German torpedo boats T-23 & T-27 and sank within half an hour in the Bay of Biscay with the loss of 452 crew.

He was buried at Dinard English Cemetery, France [F 6].

He is remembered in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Stewart, Rev Thomas
[1???-18??] Minister at Elland Unitarian Chapel [1834-1860]. In 1845, he was Master at Brooksbank's Charity School. He lived at Commercial Street, Elland [1845]

Stewart, Rev W. R.
[18??-19??] Wesleyan minister.

He lived at 1 Park Terrace, Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1905]

Stewart, Walter
[18??-1???] Wine merchant in Halifax

Stickitt Gate, Todmorden
Aka Lovers' Walk, Todmorden

Stile
A part of Todmorden.

In October 1897, Todmorden Town Council borrowed £4,150 to buy land here – the Stile Estate – and convert a part of this to recreation grounds

Stile House, Barkisland
The property is recorded as having 4 rooms [1911].

Owners and tenants have included

Stile House, Stansfield
Stile Road.

Formerly Lower Ibbotroyd


Question: Can anyone tell me whether this Stile House, Stansfield the same as The Stile, Todmorden

 

Mid 18th century house

The Stile, Todmorden
Owners and tenants have included

See Stile House, Stansfield

Stile, Triangle
A part of Triangle

Stillingfleet & Harper
See Home Wireless Service (Brighouse)

Stillingfleet, George Albert
[1886-1966] JP.

Born in Sheffield.

He moved to Brighouse in 1893

He established the Home Wireless Service (Brighouse). He was Secretary of the Brighouse Wireless & Experimental Society.

He was Proprietor of Stillingfleet & Harper [1947] / President of the Brighouse Light Opera Society [1947] / an independent Councillor for Brighouse [1950s-1960] / Mayor of Brighouse [1950-1952].

He died in Blackpool

Stimpson, Joseph Guy
[1897-1942] Born in Hipperholme.

He was a tinner's labourer [1921].

On 22nd Sep 1921, he married Doris Craven at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.


Doris was the daughter of
Richard Craven
 

Joseph Guy died in Ambleside [1st November 1942]

Stiperden
Area of Todmorden. The name is derived from stoop and dene and means a valley with posts.

It has been recorded as Stiperden in Cliviger. Some records imply the existence of a town or large community called Stiperden.

At one time, farmers from Burnley would dump the heads of diseased cattle here in an attempt to ward off the evil which infected the animals.

The place is mentioned in the Weavers' Rhyme

Stiperden Cross
Another name for Mount Cross

Stiperden House
A house is recorded on the route between Lancashire and Yorkshire. This may be the calling place mentioned in the Weavers' Rhyme

Stiperden Moor
There were open-cast coal mines here which supplied the mills along Colden Water

Stirk & Naylor
Machine-tool makers.

Established 18??.

Partners included John Stirk and James Naylor.

The partnership was dissolved [around 1890].

After the death of James Naylor, John Stirk established John Stirk & Sons Limited

Stirk Bridge, Sowerby Bridge
A 17th century packhorse bridge at Sowerby Bridge on the route to Norland carries Scar Head Road over the Ryburn.

Named for the cattle which were taken across the bridge on their way to market.

There was a ducking stool here [1685-1690].

On 18th May 1722, 8 members of the same family drowned at the bridge when the Ryburn flooded.

The stone bridge was demolished and replaced by a cast-iron bridge in 1859.

See Stirk and Stirk Bridge Inn, Norland

Stirk, Edmund
[1869-1???] Son of John Stirk.

He was a machine fitter [1891] / a machine toolmaker [1901]

In 1894, he married Hannah Elizabeth Buck at Darlington. Hannah was the daughter of Susannah [1844-19??] and Thomas Buck [1845-19??], station master at York.

Children:

  1. Winifred [b 1895]
  2. Mary [b 1899]

The family lived at Lentil Field Street, Ovenden [1901]

Stirk, Frank
[1911-1940] Son of Ida & George Stirk of Brighouse.

In [Q2] 1940, he married Doreen Towell.

They lived at Clifton.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the Royal Army Service Corps.

He died 1st October 1940 (aged 29).

He was buried at Clifton Burial Ground [Cons 70]

Stirk, Greenwood
[1868-1944] Son of John Stirk.

He was a machine fitter [1891].

He married Mary.

The family lived at

  • 8 Mostyn Mount, Ovenden [1905]
  • Clapton Lodge, Halifax [1944]

Stirk, John
[1839-1906] Engineer.

Born near Skipton. Youngest of 6 children of Sarah [1797-18??] and John Stirk [1801-18??], a farmer from Kildwick.

He was a stone mason.

He left Skipton and worked with several companies before coming to the district to work for Francis Berry, and for Buck & Watkin at their Beacon Works.

He was a machine tool maker employing 6 men and 15 boys [1871] / a machine tool maker employing 30 men and boys [1881] / a tool maker/iron founder [1891] / a machine toolmaker [1901] / a partner in Stirk & Naylor.

After the death of partner James Naylor, he went into business as John Stirk & Sons Limited [1866?].

In 1867, he married Sarah Greenwood Earnshaw [1843-1906].

Children:

  1. Greenwood
  2. Edmund
  3. Rufus
  4. Mary Ann [b 1875]
  5. John George [b 1883]

The family lived at

  • 10 Holden Street, Halifax [1871]
  • Lentil Field Street, Ovenden [1881, 1906]

He died at Lentil Field [9th April 1906]. His wife was seriously ill at the time.

He was buried at Illingworth Moor Wesleyan Chapel

Stirk's: John Stirk & Sons Limited
Machine-tool and engineering company founded by John Stirk at Gaol Lane, Halifax, in 1866.

They took over Crown Works, Boothtown.

The business absorbed those of Northern Engineering Company, Maude & Turner, and Copley & Son.

The company was famous for its

  • Hiloplow
  • Ingoplow

planing machines which were exhibited in 1934.

In 1909, they were at High Level Iron Works, Halifax.

In 1916, to satisfy orders for equipment during World War I, they bought Crown Works, Halifax.

In 19??, they became a subsidiary of Wickman Limited.

In 1945, they were acquired by Coventry Machine Tool Works Limited.

In January 1965, they acquired Kitchen & Walker.

They had Square Works premises at The Square, Halifax which later became the Calderdale Industrial Museum.

See Greenwood Stirk, Rufus Stirk and William Woodhead & Company

Stirk, Joseph
[1829-1896] Of Ovenden.

He married (1) Elizabeth [1829-1879].

In 1882, he married (2) Sarah Ann Hartley [1855-1898] in Halifax.

They were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden

Stirk, Rufus
[1873-19??] Son of John Stirk.

He was a machine fitter's apprentice [1891]. He joined the family business, J. Stirk & Sons. He was Mayor of Halifax [1931-1932]

He lived at 14 Grafton Place, Ovenden [1905].

Stirzaker, Ernest
[1883-1917] Son of Sarah Elizabeth (née Moffett) & George Stirzaker.

Born in Rastrick.

In 1910, he married Martha Elsey in Halifax.


Martha was born in Lusby
 

Children:

  1. Elsey Mary [b 1910]
  2. George [1913-1913]

The family lived at 9 Toothill Bank, Rastrick [1911].

They moved to Birstall [between 1911 & 1913].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment.

He died 24th April 1917.

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [5], and on Brighouse War Memorial

Stobart, Fred
[1872-1944] Landlord of the Old White Beare, Norwood Green [1917, 1944].

He died at the Pub [19th May 1944] (aged 72).

He was buried at Coley Church

Stobbs, Rev Stephenson
[1801-1876] Son of Hannah [née Philipson] and Henry Stobbs.

Born in Allendale, Northumberland. [31st January 1801]

He was a Primitive Methodist Minister at Ebenezer Primitive Methodist Church, Halifax [1832] / a grocer and provision dealer [1871].

On 4th June 1832, he married Ann Corner [1808-1888] at Pocklington, Yorkshire.

He died in Manchester

Stock, Rev Evan
[1???-17??] He was an Arian. He was Minister at Warley Congregational Church [1734]. He exchanged with Rev Thomas Farrar of Myrtle Grove Chapel, Eastwood.

The congregation at Warley became quarrelsome in their favouritism for Farrer or for Stock, and both men left in 1741. Stock went to Cleckheaton and remained there for 20 years

Stock Lane House, Warley
Early 19th century house with earlier features.

The porch is dated 1633 and inscribed WOIA

The sundial was installed around 1637.

The south-east section was built around 1740.

Owners and tenants have included

Martha Turner worked as maid and cook for Miss Oldfield [1788]

Stock, Rev William Lievesley
[1867-1948] Born at Bedford Leigh Vicarage, Lancashire (where his father was vicar) [18th December 1867].

He was educated at Cavendish College Cambridge / Curate at Halifax [1891-1899].

He lived at 16 Trooper Lane Halifax [1895].

He went on to serve at St Ives, Huntingdonshire [1899-1901], Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire [1899-1901], and Stratton Strawless, Norfolk [1903-1913].

He left to serve at St Ives Huntingdonshire, Waterbeach, Stratton Strawless and Haynford.

He died 16th July 1948

Stockall-Brook Time Recorders Limited
Recorded in 1907

Stockdale, Rev Christopher
[1836-1898] Son of Ann [née Ward] and John Stockdale, a cordwainer.

Born in Thirsk, Yorkshire.

He was a Primitive Methodist Minister at Bethesda Primitive Methodist Chapel, Bank Top [1864, 1865].

He published several poems in collaboration with Miss Hall of Darley

On 22nd February 1864, he married (1) Mary Hannah Pickering [1838-1865] at Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire.

In [Q4] 1867, (2) Elizabeth Annie Tomlinson [1840-1910] at Chorlton, Lancashire.

He died at Southampton [21st August 1898]

Stockdale, Robert
[1695-1746] Son of Robert Stockdale of West Marton in Craven.

A Halifax mercer.

In 1723, he married Margaret Prescott.

In 1735, he lived in property owned by Samuel Stead which was

situated in Crown Street, nigh unto the Cloth Hall

He died 27th June 1746 [aged 51]. He was buried in the Holdsworth Chapel and there is a memorial to him there.

The epitaph on the memorial is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Stocks
A traditional method of punishment in which the accused sat with his/her legs through holes in the device which was then locked. Some of the surviving examples are listed in the Foldout

See Edge Hey Green, Hebden Bridge, Stag Inn, Heptonstall, Stock's Arms, Northowram, Heptonstall Stocks, Stocks Inn, Heptonstall and Stocks Villas, Hebden Bridge

Stocks...
The entries for people & families with the surname Stocks are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Stocks & Franklin
Halifax Solicitors. Recorded in July 1859, when Alfred Hall was Chief Clerk

Stocks & Macaulay
Halifax legal firm. Partners included Michael Stocks and Francis Edwin Macaulay.

See James Franklin, George Beauchamp Humphreys and Frederick Blackall Jervis

Stocks's: H. Stocks
Mineral water manufacturers. They were at 11 Acorn Street, Halifax [1936]

Stocks Hall, Mytholmroyd
Nest Lane.

Early 19th century house.

There is a Venetian window.

Owners and tenants have included

See Stocks Hall School, Mytholmroyd

Stocks House, Barkisland
Stainland Road.

A private house. This was formerly the Barkisland Lockup and the stocks are still outside

Stocks's: Joseph Stocks & Company Limited
Shibden Head Brewery established by Joseph Stocks.

See Sportsman, Illingworth

Stocks's: Sam Stocks & Sons Limited
Ladies' and gentlemen's tailors, outfitters and suppliers of school uniforms.

They were at 34 Crown Street and 2 Waterhouse Street, Halifax [1943, 1960].

This was the large shop at north-east corner of the junction of Crown Street and Waterhouse Street.

The premises were occupied by a gift shop [2009].

See T. Helliwell & Sons

Stocks Springs, Cragg Vale
See Chantry House, Heptonstall

Stockton, Benjamin Walter
[1896-1917] Son of Crowther Stockton.

He was a grocer's assistant [1911] / employed in the grocery department at the Co-Op.

During World War I, he enlisted [5th November 1914], and served as a Private with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) 

He went to France [January 1917].

He was reported missing and assumed to have died at Bullecourt [3rd May 1917] (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [6], on the Memorial at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge, and on the family grave at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery.

His distant cousin Reginald Stockton died in World War II

Stockton, Crowther
[1869-1948] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a blacksmith [1911].

In [Q2] 1893, he married Annie Garside [1873-1933] in Halifax.


Annie was Lady Superintendent of the Sowerby Bridge Division of the
St John's Ambulance Brigade for 27 years
 

Children:

  1. Fred [b 1894] who was an engineer's pattern maker [1911]
  2. Benjamin Walter
  3. Douglas [b 1896] who was an engineer's office boy [1911] who married Nellie [1899-1957]

The family lived at

  • 5 Albion Grove, Sowerby Bridge [1911]
  • Glen Lea, Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge [1917]
  • Lynn Garth, Bright Street, Sowerby Bridge

Living with them in 1911 was uncle Frederick Garside [1859-1916] (cotton twiner).

Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery with uncle Frederick Garside, and daughter-in-law Nellie

Stockton, Reginald
[1918-1941] Son of Lizzie & James Edward Stockton of Sowerby Bridge.

Born in Sowerby Bridge.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 2nd/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died between 11th June 1940 and 28th January 1941.

He was buried at Veules-Les-Roses Communal Cemetery, France [3 10].

His distant cousin Benjamin Walter Stockton died in World War I

Stockwell, Charles
[17??-18??] Under the terms of his will,
100 pairs of excellent blankets were distributed to the poor of Stone Chair, Norwood Green and Halifax

These were distributed by James Hoatson in December 1848

Stockwell, Ernest
[1885-1918] Of Todmorden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 5th/6th Battalion Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).

He was killed 8th May 1918.

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium, and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Stockwell, William
[17??-18??] In 1795, he bought land for Park Wesleyan Methodist Chapel

Stod Fold Farm, Mixenden
Owned by Lieutenant Sharp.

Rev Matthew Smith preached here in the 1690s and married Sharp's daughter, Susannah.

In 1904, the Thomas family were here.

The property is now kennels

Stoddart's
They were drapers, ladies' & children's outfitters, knitting wool dealers, and suppliers of rug-making accessories.

Established by J. Stoddart.

They were at 1 Arcade, Halifax [1915], George Square [1937], and 28 Broad Street, Halifax [1937]

Stoddart & Company Limited
Manufacturers and makers-up at 25 Charles Street, Halifax [1905]

Stoddart, J.
[1???-19??] Established Stoddart's

Stoddart, James
[18??-1???] He invented a machine to produce crochet work.

He established a business as a wholesale and retail manufacturer of knitted hosiery and crochet shawls at Woolshops and Cross Hills, Halifax. He manufactured a range of products including woollen goods, hosiery, antimacassars, firstly in Bridge Lane, and then at Union Mills, Pellon Lane, Halifax. There were branches in the New Arcade, Halifax New Market and at Morecambe and Sheffield

Stoddart's Series
A series of postcards showing views of Halifax.

Many examples of these are to be seen on the Weaver to Web website

Stoker, Albert
[1880-1918] Son of Sarah (née Barraclough) & William Stoker.

Born in Brighouse.

In 1911, Albert was living with his widowed mother at 1 Brick & Tile Avenue, Rastrick.

In 1916, he married Mary Ann Wilson in Halifax.

They lived at 5 Ebanor Street, Rastrick.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action [22nd April 1918] (aged 37).

He was buried at Gonnehem British Cemetery, France [B 1].

He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial, on Rastrick War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Walshaw & Drake

Stoker, Bram
[1847-1912] Author of Dracula. He came to Halifax when he was Sir Henry Irving's manager.

See Hamilton Deane

Stoker, Harry
[18??-19??] Son of William Stoker, silk dresser.

He was a shoemaker of Tile Terrace, Brighouse [1906].

In 1906, he married Emily Aspinall.


Emily was the daughter of
John Aspinall
 

Stokes, George Henry
[1827-1874] Son-in-law of – and assistant to – Sir Joseph Paxton.

Locally, his work includes Belle Vue, the statues and pavilion at People's Park, and (possibly) Park Road Baths

Stone Age Calderdale

Stone Booth, Wadsworth
Farm above Lumb Hole Falls

Stone Chair
Area between Shelf and Coley

Stone Chair
In 1737, a stone seat was erected between Shelf and Coley by William Clayton – landlord of the Duke of York pub – for passengers awaiting the coach which stopped there. The area became known as Stone Chair.

The triangular chair was reconstructed in 1891 and now stands opposite the Duke of York pub.

It consists of 2 large stone slabs joined by an iron bar, and is inscribed

STONE CHAIR ERECTED 1737 REERECTED 1891

and has signs pointing to Halifax and Bradford on one face, and to Denholme Gate and Brighouse on the other

Stone Chair closes of land
In 1822, 2 closed of land – Near Field and Far Brow – were sold along with the Cherry Tree Inn at Stone Chair

Stone Chair Variety Club
Brighouse & Denholmegate Road, Shelf. In 1917 William Henry Sheard was secretary

Stone Farm, Wainstalls
Lumb Lane.

17th century house.

(Possibly) named for the nearby Robin Hood's Penny Stone

Stone Gap Estate, Northowram
Recorded in 1760

Stone, George
[18??-19??] Recorded in October 1886, when he was steward of the Townley Estate and spoke against the incorporation of Todmorden

Stone, George
[1899-1957] Artist and bandleader. He was born in Huddersfield [24th August 1899]. He lived at Granny Hall Park, Brighouse.

He was a salesman. His hobby, painting, attracted attention. In 1955, there were exhibitions of his work at Leeds Art Gallery and elsewhere in England.

He was President of the Brighouse Art Circle [1955].

He was also a drummer and dance-band leader, and promoted dances and dancing. He was a qualified member of the English Association of Dancing Masters. Towards the end of World War I, he gave dancing lessons for troops awaiting demobilisation.

He died 2nd September 1957

Stone House Bridge, Todmorden
Rochdale Road. Bridge #39 over the Rochdale Canal

Stone Lea, Hipperholme
House between Stone Chair and Hipperholme built by Smith Kay

Stone quarrying

Stone Slack Farm, Heptonstall
There was a serious fire here on 30th August 1909

Stone Slack, Heptonstall
A village which stands above Heptonstall.

See Robertshaw

Stone Stile, Barkisland
Saddleworth Road. Mid-18th century house & farm. It was a part of the Lightcliffe Royd estate.

Owners and tenants have included

Stone-Throwing
In the middle of the 19th century, this appears to have been a popular game. It was frequently accompanied by betting, and often for relatively high stakes.

See Sam Senior, Isaac Townsend and Acquilla Walker

Stone Trough House, Halifax
Trinity Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Stone, Rev William
[18??-1???] Pastor at Vale Baptist Church, Todmorden [1891].

In 1884, he married Clara, daughter of Richard Varley, in Todmorden

Stonehewer, Ellis
[1886-1916] Born in Salford, Lancashire.

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 18th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps.

He died 15th September 1916.

He was buried at Bulls Road Cemetery, Flers, France [III G 4].

He is remembered on a memorial in St John in the Wilderness, Cragg Vale, and in the book Royd Regeneration

Stonehouse Farm, Walsden

Stoneleigh, Brighouse
House on Halifax Road, opposite The Rydings. Built in 1856 by John Bottomley.

Charles Kershaw maintained the grounds.

In the 20th century, it was used as a chapel of rest.

When I returned to live in Yorkshire in 1988, I worked for a time at QRH software house which had its headquarters here

Stoneleigh, Halifax
Parkinson Lane. Owners and tenants have included

Stones
Area of Todmorden named for the Stones Farm Standing Stones.

Henry de Stones is recorded around 1250

Stones Cottage, Walsden
Owners and tenants have included

Stones Cricket Club

Stones Farm Standing Stones
2 standing stones behind Stones Farm, Todmorden. The northern stone is 12 ft tall, the other is shorter.

They may be Bronze Age.

The Stones area is named for these stones

Stones Farm, Todmorden
Stones Lane. House and barn dated 1743.

Mid 18th century gates to the north of the farm are listed.

A mid 18th century plunge bath to the south of the house is listed.

Behind the farm is a pair of standing stones which give the locality its name

Stones Farm, Triangle
Holiday home for sick and weakly children, opened in 1911 by the Halifax Children's Welfare League and allowed 96 children – in parties of 12 and aged between 8 and 14 – to spend a fortnight at the home between June and October.

Thunderton Farm, Sowerby

Stones Grange Farm, Todmorden
Stones Lane. Near Stones House, Todmorden.

Henry de Stones is recorded in the 13th century.

See Hundersfield Monolith

Stones House Baths, Todmorden
Baths at Stones House, Todmorden.

See William Greenwood

Stones House, Ripponden
Owners and tenants have included

John William Whiteley was declared bankrupt and Stones House was seized by the bank in 1903. They demolished the Wing which contained a Billiard Room, leaving the exposed brick Barn wall.

They sold it to

Mark Andrew writes [2012]


We put the main parts back into one house and sublet the cottage end We were refused a stone cleaning grant by Ripponden UDC which made local headlines as I was then the Director of the Yorkshire Clean Up Campaign, but we did stone clean the house and got rid of a lot of dry rot.

Sold in 1989 to Mr & Mrs Roland Haigh [Mr Haigh was responsible as far as I know for the development of the Stones Estate, which was not very popular with the locals].

Sold to Mrs & Mrs Ayling [we were friends until they moved away and they put the whole house back into one residence].

Sold to the Vice Chancellor of Leeds Met University.

It has been on the market but not sure if it has sold

 

Stones House, Todmorden
Rebuilt in 1746 by William Greenwood.

The house was used as a Quaker meeting house.

Owners and tenants have included

An inscription over the door reads


W G 1746
Friend I dwell here
And have in store
A little Worldly Welf,
Which on my friend
I keep to Spend,
As well as on my Self

What ever fare
Thou findest here.
Take welcome for the best;
That having got,
Disdain thou not
For wanting of the rest
In 1865, the estate was bought by Thomas Fielden. On 2nd May 1865, there was an auction of the contents of the house.

The house was then bought John Fielden who built Dobroyd Castle on a part of the land. Subsequent owners and tenants have included Mr Nelson.

The standing stones at Stones Grange Farm, Todmorden are nearby.

See Stones House Baths, Todmorden

Stones Mill Company Limited
Cotton spinners and doublers recorded in 1905 and 1917 at Bar Lane, Ripponden. Established by Edwin Meadowcroft and others.

See Stones Mill, Ripponden

Stones Mutual Improvement Society, Soyland
Recorded in 1865.

See Mutual Improvement Societies

Stones Recreation Ground, Ripponden
See Henry Whiteley's Park, Ripponden

Stones, Ripponden
A community about 1 mile from the centre of Ripponden on the A58 Rochdale road.

See Butcher's Arms, Ripponden Stones County School and Stones Drive

Stoneshey Gate, Heptonstall
Owners and tenants have included

On 5th May 1747, John Wesley preached here. The crowd were gathered in the yard at the house and others sat on a wall. During the sermon, the wall collapsed and

all fell down at once

The people just sat where they fell and continued to listen to Wesley's sermon

Stoneswood House, Todmorden
Bacup Road. Or Stones Wood House.

Owners and tenants have included

Stoney Brow Farm, Siddal
Whitegate Top.

Built in the 1880s.

The farm was bought by J. S. Morton & Sons Limited in 1886. Morton's mined and quarried on the land around the farm.

In the early 1940s, Morton's opened a large quarry behind the farm, and German and Italian POWs were brought in to work in the quarry.

Much of the farm was demolished around 1960.

Owners and tenants have included

Stoney Edge, Todmorden
A natural outcrop

Stoney Hey, Wainstalls
In 1799, Rev Thomas Drake sold land here to Michael Tillotson.

The Water Mill / Old Mill, Wainstalls was built on the land by Jonas Tillotson [1804]

Stoney, John
[18??-18??] Weaver at Rastrick.

In December 1864, he was declared bankrupt

Stoney Lane Co-operative Store, Lightcliffe
A branch of the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited opened at Stoney Lane / Beech Grove in the 1940s[?] to serve the Stoney Lane housing estate

Stoney Lane housing estate, Lightcliffe
From 1937, Brighouse Corporation built several new houses off Stoney Lane.

The housing estate was built on the former Gun Club Field at Stoney Lane, starting in 1947. The show-house – 34 Fairless Avenue – was opened in 1948.

Pace Egg Plays were performed here in the 1950s.

Stoney Lane Co-operative Store and a parade of shops including [1950s]

  • Gaukroger's newsagent, confectioners and tobacconist
  • Mountain's fish shop
served the estate. The Cash Stores at Bentley Avenue/West Avenue and Bowram's Bakery were also there

Stoney, Rev Law
[1809-1884] Born in Huddersfield.

He was a Dissenting minister at Halifax.

In 1846, he married Mary Kenworthy [1813-1891] from Ashton-under-Lyne, at Halifax Parish Church.

His wife was a partner in the Ashton, Stalybridge, Hyde & Glossop Bank [1852].

They both died in Ashton-under-Lyne

Stoney Lee, Todmorden
Owners and tenants have included

Stoney Royd
District between Halifax and Siddal, around Caddy Field.

It was a part of the ancient Southowram township.

The name is often used colloquially as a synonym for the cemetery which was built in the 1860s on the site of Stoney Royd House there.

See New Road, Siddal and South Parade Methodist Chapel, Halifax

Stoney Royd Hospital, Halifax
Aka Halifax Borough Hospital.

On 1st May 1872, the new hospital was formally opened in the grounds of Stoney Royd Cemetery.

See Borough Fever Hospital

Stoney Royd House, Halifax
Whitegate.

A house – Stonirode – is mentioned in 1250, owned by John, a clerk of Cromwellbottom, and later by the Milner family.

About 1764, a brick house was built at Stoney Royd for Christopher Rawson.

On his death, the house passed to his sons Christopher and John, and was handed down to Stansfield and then to Francis William.

This is discussed in the books

Stansfeld families
Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions.

On the death of Francis William Rawson in 1860, the house was demolished. The estate was bought by the Corporation. The Borough Fever Hospital and cemetery were built on the site

Stoney Royd, Mytholmroyd
Aka Stony Royd and Midgley.

House.

Dated 1715.

The sundial has the initials IMF

Stoney Royd Spinning Company Limited
They were at Stoney Royd Mills, Halifax.

In October 1881, a notice in the press announced that

the Mill has been working satisfactorily for 2 months. The company is not fettered by any contract and can be worked with great economy

and provisional directors were

Stoney Royd, Todmorden
Owners and tenants have included

Stoney Spring Bridge
Bridge over the Rochdale Canal next to Brearley Lower Lock

Stoney Spring Wood, Mytholmroyd
Recorded on maps produced in 1854

Stoney Springs House, Brearley
Overlooks the Rochdale Canal

Stoneyhurst, Lightcliffe
Wakefield Road.

House recorded in 1933

Owners and tenants have included

Stony Royd, Cragg Vale

Stony Royd, Midgley
Recorded in 1854

Stony Turgate Hill, Heptonstall
There is a stone circle about 26 ft in diameter here

Stoodley
Area of Langfield. The name is mentioned in 1238. The word is said to mean horse pasture.

See The Horsfall family of Stoodley

Stoodley Bridge, Todmorden
Bridge #24 over the Rochdale Canal at Stoodley Lane

Stoodley Clough
Stream which forms the western boundary of Erringden

Stoodley Edge Farm, Todmorden
London Road. Early 19th century house and barn

Stoodley Hall Cottages, Todmorden
Stoodley Lane. Part of a group of property comprising Stoodley Hall, Langfield and Lower Stoodley Farm.

Stoodley Hall, Langfield
Aka Lower Stoodley Farm. Stoodley Lane. Part of a group of property comprising Stoodley Hall Cottages and Lower Stoodley Farm.

Owners and tenants have included

A building – possibly a bath house – stands among the buildings here

Stoodley House, Halifax
Savile Park Road.

Owners and tenants have included

  • Samuel Clay [1937]

Stoodley Hunting Lodge, Todmorden
Stoodley Lane, Eastwood.

Aka Stoodley Lodge.

18th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

The property is recorded as having 11 rooms [1911]

Stoodley Lodge, Todmorden
Aka Stoodley Hunting Lodge

Stoodley, Rev Peter Bindon
[1947-] He was ordained in 1991 and served at Osmondthorpe, Leeds before becoming Vicar of Sowerby Bridge [1999].

He retired in 2009 and the family moved to Huddersfield

Stoodley Pike, Langfield
A prominent hill on Langfield Common to the east of Todmorden.

It is 1300 ft in height.

There is mention of Stoodley Pike in documents dated 1737.

Stoodley Pike monument stands here.

See Devil's Rock, Eastwood and Gabriel Ratchetts

Stoodley Pike Monument, Langfield
A peace monument erected on Stoodley Pike in 1815 to celebrate the defeat of Napoleon at the Surrender of Paris to the Allies in March 1814, and his abdication and exile to Elba.

See Pecket Well Memorial

Stoop Hill, Oxenhope
The boundary between Hebden Bridge and Calderdale and the Bradford district

Stoops, Warley
Owners and tenants have included

Stopford, Thomas
[1742-1819] Musician. He was organist at Halifax Parish Church [1766-1819] and received a salary of £30 per annum.

He taught singing and music. Those who studied with him included Samuel Ellis, Sarah Harrop and Daniel Holgate Sugden.

He was an acquaintance of Anne Lister.

He was buried near the organ in the church. In 1789, he was a subscriber to the new Halifax Theatre.

He and John Houldsworth issued editions of Cheetham's Psalmody. He published several books of hymn tunes

Stopford, William Henry
[1843-1890] Master of the Halifax School of Art [1874, 1881] and Drawing Master at Heath Grammar School [1880]

Storer, Hannah
[1???-18??] She ran a private school in Halifax [around 1835]

Storer, William Jessop
[1857-1921] Son of John Storer, farmer.

Born in Cromford, Derbyshire.

He was a draper & hosier [1881] / a draper [1891] / a hosier and outfitter at 45 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1900, 1901, 1904] / a draper [1911]

In 1878, he married (1) Margaret Ellen Parry [1856-1887] from Oldham, in Oldham.

Children:

  1. Florence Parry [b 1880]
  2. Annie [b 1882] who married Clement Pinder

In 1888, he married (2) Bella Skidmore [1853-1???] in Oldham


Bella was born in Grays Inn, London
 

Bella died in 1907 (aged 54).

after much suffering

In 1908, he married (3) Annie Mabeth Birtwhistle [1872-19??] at St Paul's, King Cross.


Annie Mabeth, of 18 Park View, was the daughter of Joseph Priestley Birtwhistle
 

The family lived at

Living with them [in 1881] was brother Samuel B Storer [aged 23] (grocer).

Living with them in 1891 was niece Florrie Mason [aged 9].

Living with them in 1901 was widowed mother Rebecca Storer [aged 74].

Living with them in 1911 nephew Edward Parry Pinder [aged 21] (draper's assistant), and daughter Annie. Annie's husband Clement was in lodgings at Leeds.

William Jessop Storer died 28th April 1921.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £3,231.

Probate was granted to his widow Annie Mabeth

Storey, Alvara
[1896-1916] Son of Mary & Hubert Stanley Storey of Lower Shelf, Northowram.

Born in Selby.

He was a member of St George's Church, Sowerby & Sunday School / a dyer for Ingham & Company at Asquith Bottom Dye Works, Sowerby Bridge.

He lived at 25 Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge.

During World War I, he enlisted under the Derby Scheme [January 1916], and served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed on the Somme when a shell buried the dugout. [3rd September 1916] (aged 20).

He was buried at Connaught Cemetery, Thiepval, France [XII K 1].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Saint George's Church, Sowerby

Storey & Ellis
Halifax solicitors. Recorded in 1880. Partners included Walter Storey

Storey, Rev Edgar George
[1869-19??] Son of Walter Storey.

In 1900, he married either Blanche Millsom or Maude Edna E. Sargent in Bristol.

Children:

  1. son
  2. daughter

Storey, George
[1801-18??] He was a currier in Halifax [1831, 1851].

He married Margaret [1806-1???].

Children:

  1. Leonard
  2. Elizabeth [b 1840]
  3. Walter

The family lived at Boothsfield, Halifax [1851]

Storey, Rev Harold
[18??-19??] BA.

He was edcuated at Caius College Cambridge and served at Fenay Bridge [1895] before becoming Minister at Lightcliffe Congregational Church [1900]

Storey, Harold
[1909-1944] Son of Emily & Sykes Storey.

Born in Luddendenfoot.

He worked for Holdsworth's.

In [Q4] 1936, he married Vera Kerridge in Halifax.

They lived at 20 West View Avenue, Highroad Well.

During World War II, he enlisted [1941], and served as an Aircraftman 1st Class Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died in Cairo of injuries sustained in a road accident [16th October 1944] (aged 35).

He was buried at Fayid War Cemetery, Egypt [2 G 24].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Storey, Leonard
[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor with Storey, Willans & Storey [1934].

He qualified in July 1898

Storey, Leonard
[1831-19??] Son of George Storey.

Born in Halifax.

He was a schoolmaster in Hunslet [1851] / clerk & chief cashier with the Halifax Co-operative Society.

In [Q1] 1864, he married Sarah Pease in Pontefract.

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1865]

Storey, Perry & Firth
Halifax solicitors [19??]

Storey, Rev Thomas William
[19??-19??] Curate at Sowerby Bridge with Norland [1952] and Vicar at St Matthew's Church, Northowram. In 1957, he moved to Brownhill

Storey, Walter
[1841-1919] Halifax solicitor.

Son of George Storey.

He was partner in Storey & Ellis / (possibly) partner in Storey, Perry & Firth

In 1864, he married Rachel Kenworthy in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Kate [b 1865] who married [1894] Frank Searby in Halifax
  2. Lillie [b 1867]
  3. Edgar George
  4. Eleanor Margaret [b 1871]
  5. Mary Elizabeth [b 1873]
  6. Leonard [b 1874]

The family lived at

Walter died in May 1919, and Rachel died a few months later.

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Storey, Willans & Storey
Legal firm at 3 King Cross Street, Halifax [1905].

Partners included Leonard Storey.

See William J. Perry

Stork, Allan
[1896-1916] Son of Joseph Stork.

Born in Halifax.

He was employed in a worsted mill [1911] / employed by Morton's.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died instantly on being hit by a shell [20th November 1916] (aged 20).

He was buried at Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, France [I H 17].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His cousin George Merrett also died in the War

Stork, Rev F.
[18??-18??] Master at Hipperholme Grammar School [1874]

Stork, John
[1839-1???] Born in Thornton, Bradford.

He was a carpet weaver [1881, 1891].

He married Elizabeth [1842-1???].


Elizabeth was born in Southowram
 

Children:

  1. Allan [b 1863] who was a carpet mill labourer [1881]
  2. Ruth [b 1866] who was a worsted spinner [1881]
  3. Rebecca [b 1872] who was a worsted twister [1891]
  4. Hannah [b 1874] who was a worsted twister [1891] and married [1896] George Henry Merrett
  5. Joseph
  6. Benjamin [b 1879]
  7. John [b 1882]

The family lived at 13 Calder Street, Southowram [1881, 1891]

Stork, Joseph
[1876-19??] Son of John Stork.

Born in Southowram.

He was an assistant in saw mill [1891] / a labourer of Lower Kirkgate, Halifax [1895] / a sanitary pipe moulder [1901] / a brick maker [1911].

In 1895, he married Sarah Adams [1876-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.


Sarah, of Lower Kirkgate, Halifax, was the daughter of Alfred Adams, galvanizer
 

Children:

  1. Allan
  2. Clara [b 1897] who was a worsted mill [1911]
  3. Alfred [b 1906]
  4. John [b 1907]

The family lived at Albion Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury [1901].

In 1911, Joe and the children were living with his Hannah's family at 22 Jubilee Road, Siddal

Storr, Thomas Arnott
[18??-18??] Master of Rastrick Grammar School [1860-1891].

He married Leah [1823-1899] who died at Abbott's Ladies Homes, Halifax.

He was dead by 1899

Storrs, Mary
[1686-1717] A Quaker from Todmorden. On 24th February 1717, she married David Hall [1683-1756], a Quaker teacher and minister from Skipton. She died during pregnancy on 10th October 1717

Stott...
The entries for people & families with the surname Stott are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Stott & Company
They manufactured products – including Bucoe Embrocation (for horses?) - at Hebden Bridge

Stott & Gledhill
Quarry owner and stone merchant at Marsh Lane, Southowram [1905].

Partners included Samuel Stott

Stott & Ingham
Worsted spinners at Hollings Mill, Greetland and Battinson Road Mills, Halifax. Recorded in 1886 and 1905, Partners included John Henry Stott and William Henry Ingham.

By 1913, Ingham was head of the firm.

On October 10th 1908, Edwin Eli Riley died after falling from a hoist at their Halifax mill

Stott & Riley
Halifax engravers.

See Frederick Walker Stott

Stott Brothers
Cotton spinners at North Vale Mill, Bailiff Bridge [1905]. Jonathan Stott was a partner

Stott Brothers Limited
Engravers, lithographers, printers and bookbinders.

Partners included Joseph Savile Stott who was head of the business and John Stott.

They were at Swine Market, Halifax (when they were listed as Stott) [1850], Swine Market, Halifax [1874], 19 Mount Street, Cow Green [1874, 1905], Mount Street Works, Lister Lane, Halifax [1927], and Lister Lane [1936].

They amalgamated with the printing and publishing business of Joseph and John Nicholson. John's son, Richard Edwin Nicholson, was Chairman of the company.

The artist Frederic Shields worked here for a time.

They published J. R. Smith's Old Halifax collection of prints

Stott's: Ellis Stott & Sons
Cotton spinners and warp manufacturers. They were at Branxholme Mills, Bailiff Bridge [1883, 1895].

Partners included Booth Stott, David Stott, William Ellis Stott, and John Edward Stott.

In August 1895, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Stott Hall
Aka Ing, Stott Ing.

House dated SR 1668 for Samuel Ramsden who built – or rebuilt – the house.

People recorded here have included

Stott Hall Farm, Ripponden
The Kenworthy family farmed here for many years:

This is the farm which stands surrounded by the M62 motorway above Huddersfield and Halifax. The westbound carriageway is higher than the eastbound at this point.

Ken Wilde who farmed here when the motorway was being constructed, had lived at the farm since he was 5 years-old, and refused to move or accept the value which the council placed on the land under the terms of a compulsory purchase order.

The matter was settled when engineers realised that it would be possible to divide the east- and west-bound carriageways and leave the farm intact, allowing Wilde to continue to keep his 1,400 sheep on more than 2,000 acres on the Lancashire-Yorkshire border.

The farm was fitted with free triple-glazing from the council.

Two 12 ft-wide tunnels under the motorway give access to the farm

Myths about the farmer refusing to sell the land appear to be unfounded.

Ken Wilde died in 2004

See High Moss, Rishworth

Stott's: Henry Stott, Sons & Sugden
Silk Spinners established by Alfred Stott, N. S. Stott, and Walter Sugden at Owler Ings Mills, Brighouse.

In 1890, they employed around 200 workers and operated 8,200 spindles

Stott's: J. & H. Stott
Cotton spinners with business at Victoria Mills, Brighouse established by Jonathan and Henry Stott.

The company became Jonathan Stott and moved to Mill Royd Mills, Brighouse.

Around 1871, the business passed to Jonathan's son, James Maude, and his son-in-law, John Lister.

From 1874, the business was carried on by a group of trustees.

In 1888, Thomas Edward Lister took over the business. He was joined by his brother Herbert Jonathan Lister. They traded as Jonathan Stott.

In 1895, they employed around 300 workers and operated over 50,000 spindles

Stott's: John Stott & Company
Woollen scribblers at Greetland.

The partnership was dissolved in August 1859

Stott, Porter & Nicholl
Worsted spinners.

Partners included John Stott of Greetland, Henry Nicholl of Greetland, David Porter of Halifax, Thomas Nicholl of Halifax and Joseph Nicholl of Stainland.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1852

Stott, Storey & Walshaw
See Walshaw, Stott, Storey & Company

Stout, Colin
[1953-] Born in Huddersfield. Became a Brighouse Councillor. He was the first Independent Mayor of Calderdale [2006-2007]

Stovin, Cheryl
[19??-] She was Mayor of Todmorden [2008-2009]

Stovit
Stove enamelling and shot-blasting business founded by David Hepworth at Calder Bank Mills, Rastrick

Stowell, Rev Arthur Knight
[18??-19??] He trained at Rotherham College before becoming Minister at West End Congregational Church, Sowerby Bridge [July 1881]. His health failed. In March 1885, he moved to Leeds

Stowell, Rev John Hilton
[1863-1934] MA. (Oxon).

Born in London.

He was educated at Glasgow and Oxford and served at Barry [1890] before becoming Minister of Lightcliffe Congregational Church [1893].

In Q2/1893, he married either Catherine Halloran or Florence Elizabeth A. Murrell in Cardiff.

He left to serve at Stroud Green [1898] and Aylesbury [1901].

He (possibly) died in Sheffield [Q4 1934]

Stoytheley, Langfield
Or Stoodley, Langfield.

Recorded in 1615, when Anthony Sutcliffe lived here

Strabolgi, Baron
Pron: Strabogie.

In 1934, Joseph Montague Kenworthy succeeded his father to become the 10th Baron Strabolgi

Stradbrook Lodge, Warley
Or Stradbroke Lodge. Burnley Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Stradling, Alexander
[1821-1905] Born in Culmstock, Devon.

He was a member of the Northgate End congregation [1858] / a carpet weaver [1861] / a furniture dealer [1871].

At Pepper Hill, Shelf, he founded the Pepper Hill Mutual Improvement Society, and Pepper Hill Sunday School

In [Q2] 1841, he married (1)  either Maria Talbot or Maria Warren [1811-1879] in Wellington, Devon/Somerset.


Maria was born in Tiverton, Devon
 

Children:

  1. Walter [b 1842] who was a house painter [1861]
  2. David [b 1845] who was a tailor [1861]
  3. William [b 1849] who was a worsted spinner [1861]
  4. Sarah [b 1852] who was a worsted spinner [1861], a weaver (cotton mill) [1871]
  5. Dinah [b 1854] who was a domestic servant [1871]

Between 1845 and 1849, the family moved from Devon to Halifax.

They lived at

  • 89 Back Lane, Halifax [1861]
  • 1 Lord Street, Rawtenstall [1871]
  • Culmstock, Devon [1901]

Maria died in Haslingden [Q4 1879] (aged 69).

Alexander moved back to Devon.

In [Q3] 1880, he married (2) Emma Towell Hurford [1827-1910] in St Thomas, Devon.


Emma was born in Tiverton, Devon
 

Alexander died in Wellington, Somerset [Q4 1905] (aged 85).

Emma died in Wellington, Somerset [Q2 1910] (aged 85) 

Strait Hey Farm, Todmorden
Stock Hey Lane, Langfield. Dated 1670.

Owners and tenants have included

Strangstry Bridge, Elland
Bridge on the Calder & Hebble Navigation at Tag Cut, Elland. It was constructed to give access to Stone Mill, Elland

Strangstry Wood, Rastrick
Strangstye is mentioned in 1503, and Strangstie in 1710.

See Harry Castle Hill, Rastrick and Strangstry

Strathmore, Halifax
10 Savile Park.

Owners and tenants have included

Stratton, Rev H.
[19??-19??] Recorded in 1952, when he bought the doors and partition from the old Stainland Road Methodist Chapel, West Vale for alterations being made to Stainland Methodist Chapel


Question: Does anyone know which of the Stainland Chapels was being altered?

 

Strauss, Johann
[1804-1849] The Elder Strauss. In October 1838, the Austrian composer and his orchestra visited Halifax and gave a concert at the New Assembly Rooms, Halifax.

On 23rd November 1838, his band appeared on a concert with Mrs Sunderland

Straw, Phillip Surguy
[1925-1952] B.Eng.

Assistant Engineer at Baitings Reservoir, Ripponden.

He died during the construction of the Reservoir

Strawberry Cottage, Norwood Green
Owners and tenants have included

The Stray, Lightcliffe
A recreation ground comprising 11 acres of lawns.

It was originally part of the grounds of Lydgate House and named Smithson Park, it was renamed after The Stray at Harrogate which it sought to emulate.

The war memorial stands here.

A line of copper beeches was planted here in March 1936 – a gift of Councillor Charlie Dickinson – and another avenue of trees was planted in April 1937 to mark coronation of George V.

See Algernon Denham

Strbac, Rev Valerijan
[19??-19??] Priest at Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Boothtown [1966]

Streeten, Rev Henry Robert Bradley Septimus
[18??-19??] He served at Keswick, and the Tyne Chaplain Missions to Seamen before becoming Vicar of St James's Church, Halifax [1893-1903].

He left to become rector of Wilbraham

Streets & Roads

Strenger, Thomas
[14??-14??] Or John. Chaplain of Elland [1459]

Strickland, Dr Edmund
[1835-1902] MD, MRCS, LSA.

Son of William Strickland.

Born in Bransdale, Kirbymoorside, North Yorkshire.

Physician and surgeon at 4 Ward's End, Halifax [1874, 1895] / 33 Harrison Road, Halifax [1887].

On 24th September 1868, he married (1) Jane Walker at Halifax Parish Church.


Jane was the eldest daughter of Henry Walker
 

Jane died in 1870.

On 16th April 1884, he married (2) Helen Hinchliffe at St John's Church, Cragg Vale


He was Helen's second husband
 

He died in Southport [20th February 1902].

He was buried at St John's Church, Cragg Vale with the Hinchliffe family. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £26,072 5/9d

[Resworn £25,243 9/9d]. Administration was granted to his widow Helen

Strickland, Dr Frederick George
[1845-1920] LRCP.

Son of William Strickland.

Born in Bransdale, Kirbymoorside, North Yorkshire.

Surgeon at 14 Ward's End, Halifax [1887] / Commercial Street, Halifax [1895, 1905].

He served with the Local Government Medical Service [1895].

He lived at

  • Australia Terrace, Southowram
  • 41 Valley Road, Scarborough [1920]

He died at the Belvedere Nursing Home. Scarborough [25th May 1920].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £14,915 8/5d.

Probate was granted to Rev Ernest Barnes Ward (clergyman)  and Thomas Haigh (solicitor's clerk) 

Strickland, Sir George
[1782-1874] 7th Bt. He was MP for the West Riding [1832-1841]

Strickland, Thomas
[17??-1811] Of Halifax.

He died at the home of his brother, Rev Mr Strickland, Riston Hall, Kendal

in the bloom of youth, much and deservedly respected

Strickland, William
[1783-1851]

He married Hannah Hugill [1803-1867].

Children:

  1. Edmund
  2. Frederick George

Strikes
See Calendar of local events, Halifax Tram Strike, Plug Riots, General Strike, Fustian weavers' strike and Weavers' strike

Strines Barn, Walsden
In the tiny hamlet of Strines, in Walsden.

The property comprised an old farm, barn, a couple of cottages and a small mill.

See Strines Mill, Walsden

Strines bridge
A 17th century saddle-back foot-bridge across Colden Water. It looks like a packhorse bridge, but there are steps up to the bridge

Strines Clough
Tributary of Colden Clough

Strines Cutting, Holmfield
Railway cutting where the Queensbury Tunnel emerged at the Halifax side at Ambler Thorn. It was cut through solid rock. It was 59 ft deep and 1,033 ft long.

Since the tunnel closed, the cutting filled with water.

It has since been used as a landfill site

Strines, Northowram
Recorded in 1861

Strines, Todmorden
Ramsden Wood Road 2 late 18th century cottages: Strines House and Strines Cottage

Strines, Walsden
A tiny hamlet.

See Strines Barn, Walsden

Stringer & White
Decorators and house painting business established in 1861.

The business was not a success and John Stringer retired after 18 months on the understanding that he would re-join the partnership if business improved.

Mr White made a success of the business and, in 1872, the partnership reformed as White & Stringer.

In 1879, the partnership was again dissolved after John Stringer suffered ill-health. He died in 1883.

Mr White continued the business as Stephen White. He had a shop with offices and show-room in Broad Street, Halifax

John Stringer's wife, Mary, then took over the business. She was joined by her son, Christopher as John Stringer & Son.

The business is recorded in 1936 as John Stringer & Son, but seems to have ended with Christopher's death in 1942

Stringer, Christopher Briggs
[1879-1942] Youngest son of John Stringer.

He married Mary A. Greenwood [18??-1961].

He was a partner in Stringer & White and John Stringer & Son.

They lived at 2 South Parade, Halifax

Stringer, Fred
[18??-191?]

During World War I, he served as a Private with the South African Infantry.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Providence Congregational Church, Ovenden

Stringer, James
[1825-1???] Son of William Stringer, contractor of Hipperholme.

He was a farm servant [1857].

In July 1857, he married Emma Kershaw.


Emma was the daughter of
Christopher Joshua Kershaw
 

Stringer, John
[1836-1883] Son of George Stringer [1800-18??] of Rhodes, Lancashire.

Born in Middleton, Lancashire.

The family moved to Halifax around 1845.

In 1860, he married Mary Briggs [1830-1917] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Emma [b 1864]
  2. Florence [b 1866]
  3. Harriet A. [1869-1884]
  4. John Herbert [1871-1888]
  5. Eliza [b 1873]
  6. Mary [b 1875]
  7. Christopher Briggs

They lived at, and had business at, various addresses in Halifax: 12 Hulme Street [1875] with business at 20 Broad Street [1875], a shop at 2 Upper Kirkgate [1877], and a house and shop at 13 New Road [1881] – this is currently a cycle shop.

He was a partner in Stringer & White and John Stringer & Son. After his death, his wife, Mary, continued to run the decorating business, and then their son, Christopher took over

Stringer's: John Stringer & Son
Painter and decorators at 2 South Parade, Halifax [1936]. It evolved from the business of Stringer & White, With John Stringer, his wife, Mary, and their son, Christopher

Stringer, William
[17??-1780] Hatter in Halifax [1779]

Strong, Rev C.
[18??-19??] He was at St George's, Sowerby [1906-1907] in the interregnum between Rev Samuel Field Laycock and Rev James Minion

Strong, John William
[18??-1???] Army Surgeon.

On 13th December 1870, he married Julia Maria, daughter of Samuel Rhodes at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Struglar's Hall, Luddenden
/ Midgley. Recorded in 1806, when Eli Titterington acquired property from the Alexander family which included High Lees, Midgley and Strugless Hall.

This is subsequently recorded as the abode of many members of the Titterington family including John Titterington

Stuart, A. D.
[18??-19??] Sponge cloth manufacturer at Bradford Road, Brighouse [1922]

Stuart, Charles
[18??-18??] From Paisley.

Around 1855, he moved to Halifax where he became a pattern-maker.

He was a model maker [1859].

In the 1870s, he moved to Fenny Stratford, Buckinghamshire, where he established the Bletchley Iron & Steel Works.

In 1859, he married Ann, daughter of Jonathan Akroyd, at All Souls' Church.

Children:

  1. Herbert

Stuart, Rev Duncan
[18??-19??] Pastor at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church [1885-1888]

Stuart, Herbert Akroyd
[1864-1927] Aka Bertie.

Son of Charles Stuart.

Born at 37 Victoria Street, Halifax.

He became a mechanical engineer.

He was a junior assistant in the Mechanical Engineering Department of the City & Guilds Technical College, London. In 1885, he left to join his father's company in Fenny Stratford.

He invented the hot bulb heavy oil engine, or the vaporising oil engine. His prototype engines were built in 1886.

He took out a patent for the world's first compression engine. He was much in advance of the German Diesel engines.

He sold the patent to Hornsby & Sons of Grantham for £10,000. Hornsby-Akroyd engines were widely used in Britain.

In 1900, he moved to Australia and set up a company Sanders & Stuart with his brother Charles.

He died of throat cancer.

He was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax in his mother's grave.

Since 1928, The University of Nottingham has hosted the Akroyd-Stuart Memorial Lecture in his memory. Sir Frank Whittle [1946] is amongst those who have given the lecture.

Stuart, Joseph Harry
[1884-1918] Son of Jane & Joseph Stuart of Barrow Hill, Chesterfield.

Born in Staveley, Derbyshire.

In [Q1] 1917, he married Phyllis Brier in Chesterfield.

They lived at 136 Lister Lane, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Lance Sergeant with the 21st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He was mentioned in despatches.

He died 22nd September 1918 (aged 34).

He was buried at Ligny-St Flochel British Cemetery, Averdoingt, France [IV E 1.]

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Stuart, Lord Evelyn James
[1773-1842] 2nd Marquis of Bute. Soldier and politician. He was an army recruiting officer lodging at Brooksbank, Southowram.

He was a friend of the Walker family of Walterclough Hall.

Caroline Walker invited him to dine at Walterclough where he met another guest Captain Collington. When the men were together in an upper room, an argument broke out and Collington threatened to throw Caroline's brother John out of the upstairs window. Lord Stuart challenged Collington to a duel on Beacon Hill. Collington appeared with two seconds and no pistol; Stuart appeared with two pistols and no second, and offered Collington a pistol; Collington – having no wish to fight – refused and apologised to Walker without bloodshed

Stuart-Wortley, James Archibald

Stuart-Wortley-Mackenzie, Hon John
[1801-1855] 2nd Baron Wharncliffe.

He was MP for the West Riding [1841-1845]

Stubb Clough, Mytholmroyd
The stream joins the Calder at Mytholmroyd

The Stubb, Cragg Vale
16th/17th century hall-and-cross-wing house.

It is now multiple occupancy housing.

See Great Stubb Barn

Stubb, Mytholmroyd
An area of Mytholmroyd / Cragg Vale / Erringden.

Known as Saxokakaurhs in ancient times.

See Burnt Stubb, Mytholmroyd, Great Stubb Barn, Great Stubb Recreation Ground, Mytholmroyd, Stubb Clough, Mytholmroyd, The Stubb, Mytholmroyd, Summat A' Nowt and The Stubb, Cragg Vale

Stubbin Bridge, Hebden Bridge
The bridge was washed away in floods on 12th November 1901

Stubbin House, Hebden Bridge
Owners and tenants have included

Stubbin House, Warley
Owned by William Murgatroyd [1624]

Stubbing Brink Bridge, Hebden Bridge
Or Stubbing Bridge.

Bridge #19 over the Rochdale Canal just west of Hebden Bridge

Stubbing Farm, Greetland
Stubbing Lane. 17th century house with 19th century additions. It is now private dwellings

Stubbing Holme Dyeing Company Limited
Dyers and finishers at Stubbing Holme Mill, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Stubbing Holme Road Bridge, Hebden Bridge
Built about 1800

Stubbing House, Hebden Bridge
Stubbing Brink. The house used to be the hunting lodge of Lord Yarborough.

Owners and tenants have included

  • Miss Elizabeth Ibbotson [1853]

Stubbing Lower Lock, Hebden Bridge
Lock #10 on the Rochdale Canal.

This and Stubbing Upper Lock lie between Hebble End Bridge and Stubbing Wharf.

See John Marshall

Stubbing Upper Lock, Hebden Bridge
Lock #11 on the Rochdale Canal.

This and Stubbing Lower Lock lie between Hebble End Bridge and Stubbing Wharf.

See Rhoden Pool

Stubbing Wharf, Hebden Bridge
See Stubbing Holme, Hebden Bridge, Stubbing Lower Lock, Hebden Bridge, Stubbing Upper Lock, Hebden Bridge and Stubbing Wharf, Hebden Bridge

Stubbings
A terraced hillside area of Hebden Bridge established in the 19th century. The area underwent modernisation in the 1960s.

See St John's Mission Church, Hebden Bridge

Stubbins, Stainland
Aka Stubbing, Stubbings.

Near the Bull & Dog

Stubbs, Alfred
[1896-1918] He served in World War I.

He died 17th April 1918 (aged 22).

He is remembered on Clifton War Memorial, in the book Clifton War Memorial, and on Bailiff Bridge War Memorial

Stubbs, Arthur
[18??-19??]

He married Alice [18??-19??].

Children:

  1. Walter Cecil Ewart Stubbs
  2. Archie Carlton [b 1893]

The family lived at

  • Brooklands, Hipperholme
  • 101 Athol Mount, Ovenden [1916]

Stubbs, Frank
[1891-1916] Of 6 Thornton Road, Fenton Road, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in a failed attack on Schwaben Redoubt [2nd September 1916] (aged 25).

He was buried at Mill Road Cemetery, Thiepval, France. [I F 5].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Stubbs, Joseph
[1912-1945] Son of Alice & William Stubbs of Halifax.

In [Q4] 1932, he married Ivy Mullins in Halifax.

They lived in Ovenden.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with 389 Searchlight Battery Royal Artillery.

He died 31st December 1945 (aged 33).

He was buried at Illingworth Moor Wesleyan Chapel [18 1056]

Stubbs, Walter Cecil Ewart
[1888-1918] Son of Arthur Stubbs.

Born in Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with B Company 15th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers.

He died 2nd November 1918 (aged 29).

He was buried at Landrecies British Cemetery, France [B 58].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at Halifax Secondary School, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

Stubley, Todmorden
An area of Todmorden between Portsmouth and Cornholme.

The railway siding here was behind Jobling Terrace and was used as a coal depot and collecting point for local coal merchants for Cornholme. It was discontinued after World War I. Housing now stands on the site

Studd, Frederick Charles
[18??-19??] Brush manufacturer at Todmorden [1905]

The Study, Shibden Hall
This room in Shibden Hall was originally a buttery with stairs to the upper floor.

The wooden panelling was installed by James Lister.

There is a portrait of Rev John Lister on the wall

Stump Cottage, Sowerby Bridge
86 Dob Lane. Late 18th century house. The doorway is inscribed MR

Stump Cross
Area of Halifax near Shibden and below Northowram.

Stump Cross, Mere Clough
A cross on the Long Causeway above Todmorden.

Newell suggests that this may have originally been called Robin Cross.

See Robin Cross Hall, Todmorden

Stump Cross Post Office
Recorded in 1922 at Hough

Stump Cross Toll Gate
The toll booth can still be seen by the traffic-lights

Stump House, Shibden
Godley Lane.

Stump Cross Brewery was behind the house

Sturdie, Robert
[16??-17??] In 1699, he sold property on the Harper Royd estate to Joseph Brooksbank

Sturdy, Gilbert
[16??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1668]

Sturdy, Gilbert
[16??-17??] Owner of land and property at Hipperholme and Lightcliffe, including Lower Brea, Shibden [1663-1680] and Bottom Hall, Lightcliffe [1692]

Sturgeon, Dr David
[19??-] He was educated at Hipperholme Grammar School.

He is a well-known psychiatrist

Sturkey, T. O.
[18??-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1912]

Sturrock, Rev Charles Smith
[18??-1864] BA.

He trained at Spring Hill College. He was ordained in January 1856.

In 1855, he was engaged as joint pastor at Sion Congregational Church, Halifax with Rev James Pridie, in order to relieve some of the burden of Pridie's pastoral duties.

He resigned in March 1862.

He was minister at Leamington but his health declined.

He was buried at Edinburgh

Sturzaker, John
[18??-18??] Saddler at Northowram [1861]

Stuttard, Albert
[1887-1969] Son of William Stuttard.

Landlord of the Bay Horse, Sowerby Bridge [1924-1953]

Stuttard's: D. E. Stuttard Limited
Engineering company at Mytholmroyd.

In May 1958, the cricketer, Sir Leonard Hutton, joined the board

Stuttard, Matthew
[18??-19??] Occupied Knowlwood Bottom Mill, Walsden in the early 1900s

Stuttard's: Matthew Stuttard & Brothers Limited
Warp sizers at Copperas House Mill, Walsden [1905]

Stuttard, Roy
[1919-1940] Son of Edith & James H. Stuttard of Hebden Bridge.

During World War II, he served as a Stoker 2nd Class with the Royal Navy aboard the destroyer HMS Hunter.

He died 10th April 1940 (aged 21)  when his ship was rammed by HMS Hotspur and sank off Norway with the loss of 122 of her crew of 166.

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [41 3]

Stuttard, William
[1855-1919] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was landlord of the Red Lion, Sowerby Bridge [1895-1906] / landlord of the White Horse, Luddendenfoot [1908-1909].

He married Sarah J. [1859-19??].


Sarah was born in Warley
 

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1886]
  2. Albert

The children were born in Sowerby Bridge

Styan, George
[1851-1926] Taxi, carriage and cab proprietor and undertaker at Hope Hall Livery Stables, Halifax [1905, 1918]

Styan, Rev W.
[1???-18??] Methodist New Connexion minister at Halifax [1826]. He moved to Thorne [1827]

Styes, Sowerby Bridge
Owners and tenants have included

Style, Sowerby
See Wainhouse Charity

Styring, George
[1741-1795] He was a grocer in Huddersfield.

He was one of the founders of Highfield Chapel, Huddersfield [1772].

In 1768, he married Elizabeth Midwood [1749-1794] at St Peter's Church, Huddersfield.

Children:

  1. James [bapt 1772-1792]
  2. William [bapt 1773-1850]
  3. George [bapt 1775-1798]
  4. Priscilla [bapt 1779]
  5. Samuel [1781-1844]
  6. John
  7. Henry [1787-1862]
  8. Elizabeth Midwood [b 1788-1835]
  9. Mariah [1790-1795]

All the children were christened at Highfield Chapel, Huddersfield

Styring, Henry
[1819-1856] Son of John Styring.

He was a grocer's assistant [1851].

He married Anne.

Children:

  1. Mary E [b 1843]
  2. Ann Maria [1845] who died in infancy

The family lived at 26 York Place, Halifax [1851].

Henry died at Halifax in 1856

Styring, John
[1783-1858] Son of George Styring.

Born in Huddersfield.

Baptised at Highfield Chapel [28th May 1783].

He was a wholesale & retail grocer, tallow chandler and oil merchants.

He was one of 26 founding members of Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel in Elland [1824].

On 5th December 1811, he married Sarah Green [1790-1876] at St Peter's Church, Huddersfield.


Sarah was born in Halifax
 

Children:

  1. George [b 1812 / bapt 1812]
  2. Elizabeth [b 1813 / bapt 1813]
  3. Thomas
  4. William [b 1817 / bapt 1817]
  5. Henry
  6. James [b 1821 / bapt 1821]
  7. Sarah [b 1822 / bapt 1822]
  8. Mary [b 1824 / bapt 1824] who married Joseph Lee

George and Elizabeth were both baptised at High Street Chapel Methodist New Connexion in Huddersfield; all the other children were baptised at Salem Methodist New Connexion, Halifax.

Between autumn 1813 and autumn 1814, the family moved to Halifax where John establish his grocery business in Crown Street.

He was at 11 Crown Street, Halifax [1837] / Crown Street [1822].

The Leeds Intelligencer [Thursday 25th May 1826] printed the following article

HONESTY REWARDED

Some years ago Mr John Styring, of Halifax, grocer, during his residence in Huddersfield, failed in business, and was not able to pay his creditors in full. But since that time, he has been placed in circumstances which have enabled him to pay twenty shillings in the pound, which required the sum of £1200. A number of commercial travellers having knowledge of this rare instance of integrity, subscribed and purchased a handsome silver tankard, which was presented to him at the White Lion Inn, Halifax, yesterday week, where the parties partook of an excellent dinner. The piece of plate has the following appropriate inscription

Presented to Mr John Styring, of Halifax, by a few individuals, of the body of Commercial Travellers, who were not his creditors, but are desirous to mark the sense they entertain of his honourable and upright conduct, in paying to his creditors the full amount of their accounts, many years after having received a legal discharge

On John's death [February 1858], Joseph Lee inherited the business.

In turn, Joseph's son – John Styring Lee – inherited the business

Styring, Thomas
[1814-1881] Son of John Styring.

Born in Halifax [20th December 1814].

Baptised at Salem Methodist New Connexion, Halifax [3rd February 1815]

He was a wine merchant [1841].

Early in 1844, he moved to Huddersfield and established his business as a wine and spirit merchant there.

In [Q3] 1839, he married Mary Crosland [1820-1869] at St Peter's Church, Huddersfield.

Children: several born in Huddersfield.

The family lived at Rhodes Street, Halifax [1841]

Styring, William Henry
[18??-19??]

On 22nd August 1885, he married Edith Ripley at South Street Chapel, Sheffield.


Edith was the daughter of
Dan RIPLEY
 

Children:

  1. daughter
  2. daughter
  3. daughter
  4. daughter
  5. daughter

Such, Rev Frederick William Tinsley
[1881-1969] Born in Bromsgrove [16th November 1881].

He was a student at the Manchester Baptist College / Minister at Blackley Particular Baptist Church [1911-1917].

In 1911, he married (1) Clara Collinge [1883-1922] in Haslingden.

In 1924, he married (2) Dorothy F. Smith in Willesden.

He died in Newton Abbot, Devon [Q3 1969]

Sucksmith, Aaron
[1889-1916] Son of William Sucksmith.

He was a member of St Matthew's Sunday School, Lightcliffe / a member of the billiards team at Hipperholme & Lightcliffe Liberal Club.

During World War I, he enlisted [April 1916], and served as a Private with the 13th Battalion Durham Light Infantry.

He was killed in action [4th September 1916] (aged 27).

He is remembered on the Ploegsteert Memorial, Belgium [8 & 9], and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.

His brothers Walter & Leonard also died in the War

Sucksmith, Edward
[1859-1???] Illegitimate son of Ruth Sucksmith of Norwood Green.

Baptised at St Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe [28th February 1859]

Sucksmith, Leonard
[1897-1920] Son of William Sucksmith.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the South Wales Borderers.

He died 23rd November 1920 (aged 22).

He was buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard [G 27].

His brothers Aaron & Walter also died in the War

Sucksmith, Walter
[1890-1916] Son of William Sucksmith.

He was educated at Lightcliffe School / a member of Hipperholme & Lightcliffe Liberal Club / a member of Brighouse Dyers' Club / employed by Thornton, Hannam & Marshall Limited, Brighouse.

During World War I, he enlisted [February 1916], and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of gunshot wounds to the chest [8th December 1916] (aged 26).

He was buried at Mesnil Communal Cemetery Extension, France [III B 6], on the Memorial at Hipperholme Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe.

His brothers Aaron & Leonard also died in the War

Sucksmith, William
[18??-1???]

In [Q4] 1885, he married Elizabeth Ann Pratt [18??-1???] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Aaron
  2. Walter
  3. Leonard

The family lived at 25 St Giles Road, Lightcliffe.

Sons Aaron, Walter & Leonard died in World War I

Suddick, Joseph
[1835-1???] Son of Joseph Suddick, iron moulder.

Born in Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland.

He was a coal miner of Claremount, Northowram [1857] / a coal miner [1891] / a coal merchant [1901] / a farmer [1911].

In 1857, he married Jane Collinson [1836-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.


Jane, of Pellon, was born in Hull, the daughter of Ralph Collinson, labourer.

She was a wool comb minder [1891]

 

Children:

  1. William [b 1893]
  2. Tom
  3. Violet [b 1899]
  4. Lily [b 1901]
  5. Phyllis [b 1903]
  6. Isobel [b 1906]
  7. Joseph [b 1907]

The family lived at

  • 14 Ploughcroft Lane, Northowram [1891]
  • 9 Hollin Street, Halifax [1901]
  • Old Spa House Farm, Shibden, Halifax [1911]

In 1911, daughter Violet was staying with the Hodgson family at Blackwood Grove, Halifax

Suddick, Tom
[1894-1917] Son of Joseph Suddick.

He was a labourer in brick yard [1911] / employed by Oates & Green Limited / a labourer of Spa House Farm, Shibden [1915].

In [Q1] 1915, he married Frances Barrett at Halifax Parish Church.


Frances, of Hollins Street, Claremount, was the daughter of Joseph Edward Barrett, labourer
 

Children:

  1. Ernest [b 1915]
  2. Tom [b 1917]

During World War I, he served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st/5th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action at Ypres [10th October 1917] (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [82-85 & 162A], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

In [Q3] 1919, Frances married Hanson Dews in Halifax.

They lived at 9 Hollin Street, Claremount, Halifax

Sudworth, Thomas
[17??-18??] Of Blacon, near Chester.

On 2nd February 1807, he married Elizabeth Dorothy in Halifax.


Elizabeth was the eldest daughter of
Rev John Ralph
 

In 1851, Elizabeth Dorothy Sudworth [aged 70] (gentlewoman & landed proprietor) and her sister Sophie Ralph [aged 67] [1851] were living at Waterloo Villas, Halifax

Suffholme
Aka Southholme, Shibden

Sufholme, Shibden
See Southolme, Shibden

Sugden...
The entries for people & families with the surname Sugden are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Sugden's: B. M. Sugden Limited
Aka Sugdens of Halifax.

Fireplace makers established in the early 1900s. They were at Carrier Street / Albion Street, Halifax [1952].

See Charles Henry Lucas and Gilbert Greenwood

Sugden Church House
Built next door to Rydings Hall in 1925 by the Sugden family as a memorial to their father and sister.

The house was sold in the 1970s

Sugden's: H. & J. Sugden
Cotton spinners and doublers originally Ormerod & Sugden at Grove Mills, Elland.

In 1864, there was a disastrous fire at the Elland mill.

Henry Sugden left the Ormerod & Sugden partnership [in November 1865] and, with his brother, James, established H. & J. Sugden at George Street Mills, Brighouse. Spinning began at the new mill in 1867.

They produced cotton warp principally for the Bradford market.

They were at Atlas Mill, Brighouse [1874].

In 1895, they employed 350 workers and operated 65,000 spindles

Sugden Memorial Hall
Bridge End, Brighouse. The stone laying ceremony took place on 27th June 1903.

The Hall was erected by the trustees of Bridge End Church – which stands next door to the church – at a cost of £1,800. It opened on 26th March 1904 in honour of Alderman Henry Sugden.

In June 1940, the Hall was used by soldiers returning from Dunkirk.

The building suffered some damage at their hands.

It is now occupied by a fish-breeding company

Sugden's: T., D. G. & W. Sugden
Corn millers at Brighouse.

Partners included T. Sugden, D. G. Sugden and W. Sugden.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1862

Sugden's: Thomas Sugden & Son Limited
Flour millers and maltsters of Brighouse founded in 1829 by Thomas Sugden at Perseverance Mill and Brighouse Mills.

See Brook Cottage, Brighouse and Tom Castle

Sullivan, Jeremiah
[1845-1901] Born in Cork, Ireland.

He was a confectioner [1881, 1891] / a confectioner & baker [1901].

He married Ellen [1848-19??].


Ellen was born in Cork, Ireland
 

Children:

  1. Catherine [b 1868] who was a part-time worsted spinner [1881], a linen reeler [1891]
  2. Eliza [b 1869] who was a linen reeler [1891] & married Walter Thomas Newcombe
  3. Dennis [b 1871] who was a confectioner [1891]
  4. James [b 1876] who was a labourer [1891]
  5. Jeremiah
  6. Mary [b 1880] who was a worsted cop spinner [1891], a machine minder [1901]
  7. William
  8. Roger [b 1885]
  9. Frances [b 1888] who was a pinafore maker [1901], a sewing machinist [1911]

The family lived at

  • 9 Holts Yard, Northowram [1881]
  • 59 Stannary Lane, Halifax [1891]
  • 8 Thompson Street, Halifax [1901, 1911]

Living with them [in 1901] was widowed daughter Eliza Newcombe (domestic housemaid).

Jeremiah died [Q2] 1901 (aged 57) 

Sullivan, Jeremiah
[1877-1917] Son of Jeremiah Sullivan.

Born in Manchester.

He was a member of St Marie's Catholic Church, Gibbet Street / a worsted cop doffer [1891] / a worsted overlooker [1901] / an overlooker in worsted department [1911] / employed by Crossley's.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was hit by a piece of shrapnel which severed his jugular vein and died of wounds to the face & neck [28th November 1917] (aged 40).

He was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium [XXVI A 12].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley's Carpets.

His brother William also died in the War

Sullivan, William
[1882-1918] Son of Jeremiah Sullivan.

Born in Halifax.

He was a barber [1901] / a hairdresser [1911].

He married Sarah.

They lived at 30 Darley Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed by shellfire [17th April 1918] (aged 36).

He was buried at Bienvillers Military Cemetery, France [XIII B 12].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother Jeremiah also died in the War

Summer Fair
See Great Saturday and Halifax Summer Fair

Summerfield House Nursing Home, Halifax
Gibbet Street. Built on the site of the Kwiksave store

Summerfield House, Stainland
Owners and tenants have included

Summers, John
[1851-1890] Born in Scarborough.

He was a joiner [1881].

In 1881, he married Edna Hopkinson in Scarborough.


Edna was the daughter of
Thomas Hopkinson
 

Children:

  1. Marian [1880-1919]
  2. Mabel [b 1882]

The children were born in Scarborough.

John & Edna died in Halifax

Summerscales, Charles
[1838-1???] Son of John Summerscales.

He was a labourer.

In 1860, he married Emma Stewart.

Children:

  1. John

It is said that Emma cut her own throat after giving birth to her son

Summerscales, Charles
[1897-1917] Son of Joseph Summerscales.

Born in Halifax.

He was a member of Leadenhall Street United Methodist Church, Halifax / a member of King Cross Wesleyan Chapel, Halifax / an errand boy (grocery) at the Savile Park branch of the Halifax Industrial Society [1911].

He was engaged to Miss Doris Clark of Lorne Street, Gibbet Street.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Gordon Highlanders [14th February 1916], then served as a Lance Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry.

He died almost instantaneously after being hit in the back of the neck by shrapnel from a German shell which fell on the trench [12th July 1917] (aged 20).

He was buried at Woburn Abbey Cemetery, Cuinchy, France [I F 14]

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Memorial at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel, and on the Memorial at Leadenhall Street United Methodist, Halifax

Summerscales, Harry
[1881-1916] Son of George & Martha Summerscales of 7 Oxford Terrace, Siddal.

During World War I, he served as a Rifleman with the 1st/7th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own).

He died 14th July 1916 (aged 35).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [2A, 2C & 2D]

Summerscales, Henry
[18??-19??] Partner in Henry Summerscales & Son.

He lived at 56 Cinderhills Lane, Siddal [1905]

Summerscales's: Henry Summerscales & Son
Coal merchants and carting agents at 56 Cinderhills Lane, Siddal and North Bridge Station [1905]. Partners included Henry Summerscales and Sam Summerscales

Summerscales, Isaac
[1834-1921] Born in Skircoat.

He was a coachman, living at Brier Lodge, Southowram [1891].

In [Q4] 1867, he married Annie Morris [1844-1929] in Halifax.


Annie came from Leicestershire
 

Children:

  1. Sarah E [b 1869] who was a cotton piecer [1891]
  2. George Morris [1871-19th May 1895]
  3. Mary A [b 1875] who was a gardener [1891]
  4. Jane [b 1876] who was a cotton piecer [1891]
  5. Alice [b 1879]

The family lived at The Coach House, Brier Lodge, Southowram [1891]

Isaac died in Dalton [26th June 1921].

Annie died in Dalton [6th August 1929].

Members of the family were buried at St Anne's Church, Southowram

Summerscales, John
[1793-18??] (Possibly) Charles.

Born in Skircoat.

He was a dyer [1841, 1851].

He married Betty Haworth / Howarth [1796-18??] in Newchurch-in-Rossendale.


Betty was born in Rossendale
 

Children:

  1. Henry [b 1826]
  2. John [b 1826]
  3. Charles

The family lived at Charlestown, Halifax [1841, 1851]

Summerscales, John
[1866-19??] Son of Charles Summerscales.

Born in Halifax.

He was a labourer of Lane Head Farm, Warley [1889] / a highway labourer [1891] / an agricultural labourer [1901] / a farm labourer [1911].

In 1889, he married Julia Ethel Sharp [1868-1938] at Halifax Parish Church.


Julia Ethel, of Lane Head Farm, Warley, was born in Manchester. Her father was not recorded on the marriage documents
 

Children:

  1. Wallace [b 1890] who was a painter & paperhanger [1911]
  2. Tom
  3. Frank [b 1894] who was a machine oiler [1911]
  4. Joe [b 1896] who was an iron turner [1911]
  5. Emily [b 1899]

The family lived at

  • South Clough Head, Luddenden, Warley [1891]
  • 3 North Clough Head, Luddenden, Warley [1901]
  • 1 Raw End, Luddenden, Warley [1911]

Summerscales, Joseph
[1871-1???] Son of William Summerscales, carter.

Born in King Cross, Halifax.

He was a bobbin maker of Cote Hill, Warley [1890] / a bobbin maker [1891] / a gas engine maker's labourer [1901] / an iron fettler for machine tool maker [1911].

In 1890, he married Hannah Poulter at Halifax Parish Church.


Hannah, of Cote Hill, Warley, was born in Leeds, the daughter of
Simeon Poulter.

She was a worsted mill hand weaver [1891]

 

Children:

  1. Florence [b 1892] who was a worsted spinners warehouse [1911]
  2. Charles

The family lived at

  • 4 St Paul's Street, Skircoat, Halifax [1891]
  • 27 Burnley Road, Halifax [1901]
  • 125 Gibraltar Road, Halifax [1911, 1917]

Living with them [in 1891] sister-in-law Ellen Poulter [b  1873] (worsted mill hand weaver) 

Summerscales, Lloyd Dewhirst
[1868-1904] A fitter with Woodhouse & Mitchell in Brighouse.

In 1894, he married Clara in Halifax.

Children:

  1. child

On 1st April 1904, he and Newton Smith were found dead in a small cabin, suffocated by carbon monoxide from a furnace where they were working at the Ardsley Iron Works, Leeds.

He was a widower living with his parents at Hollings Mill, Sowerby Bridge. Their only child died recently and Mrs Summerscales had died a few months later.

Compensation of 5/- per week was paid to Summerscales's parents,

Summerscales, Richard
[18??-18??] In March 1849, he was found guilty of having stabbed, cut and wounded Richard Marchant with intent to do him bodily harm.

On 2nd January 1849, Marchant had been to a ball & tea-party at the Oddfellows' Hall, Halifax with a lady friend. Summerscales was also there.

After the ball, the 2 men met, and Summerscales made some insulting remarks to Marchant's companion. A scuffle ensued, and the men fell. Summerscales got up, drew a knife and stabbed Marchant in the neck. Marchant got up and walked a few steps before falling.

A surgeon was called, and he found a severe wound upon the sheet of the carotid artery, which, had it been touched would have proved fatal.

Summerscales, Sam
[18??-19??] Partner in Henry Summerscales & Son.

He lived at 52 Cinderhills Lane, Siddal [1905]

Summerscales, Thomas
[18??-19??] Licensed victualler at Burnley Road, King Cross, Halifax.

In June 1872, he was declared bankrupt

Summerscales, Tom
[1892-1917] Son of John Summerscales.

Born at South Clough Head, Luddenden.

He was a blanket finisher [1911] / a farm labourer of Raw End, Luddenden [1915] / employed by Greenwood & Sons, cabinet makers, of Crossley Terrace, Hanson Lane, Halifax.

In 1915, he married Eliza Jane Broadbent at St Mary's Church, Luddenden.


Eliza Jane was the daughter of John Anderson Broadbent
 

Children:

  1. John A. [b Q4/1915]

The family lived at 1 Lower Stubbings, Luddenden.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 27th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He went out to France [10th October 1916].

He was killed in action [9th April 1917].

He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [2 & 3], on Luddenden & Midgley War Memorial, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Luddenden.

Two of his brothers also served in the War; one in France (for 20 months), and the other in Salonika (for 14 months) 

Summersgill, Charles
[18??-1???] Born in Skipton.

He was a corn miller [1868].

On 7th May 1868, he married Elizabeth.


Elizabeth was the widow of
Frederick Tidswell.

She had taken over from her husband as licensee of the Craven Heifer, Halifax

 

Charles (probably) took over from Elizabeth and was landlord of the Craven Heifer, Halifax [1870]

Elizabeth died in Halifax [30th June 1872].

She was buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross

Summerskill Brothers
Engineers and manufacturers of planers, slotters and other machine tools, established by Pliny Summerskill and others at Holme Iron Works, Sowerby Bridge.

In 1939, the business was taken over by George Swift & Sons Limited becoming Swift-Summerskill

Summerskill, Henry
[18??-19??] He married Gladys daughter of John Eastwood

Summerskill, John
[1832-19??] Born in Warley.

He was an iron founder [1861, 1881] / an iron moulder [1871].

He married Lydia [1834-1910].

Children:

  1. William [b 1858]
  2. Joseph [b 1859]
  3. Fanny [b 1860]
  4. John [b 1861] who died young
  5. Pliny
  6. Alice [b 1867]
  7. Joe [b 1869]
  8. John [b 1871]
  9. Elizabeth [b 1874]
  10. Charles Herbert [b 1879]

The family lived at 9 Warley Town Lane [1861, 1871, 1881, 1891].

In 1911, Mrs Summerskill was shown as occupier of 71 Warley Town Lane and 1 Winterburn Terrace

Summerskill, Pliny
[1864-1924] Son of John Summerskill.

He was a pattern maker [1881] / founder of Summerskill Brothers.

In 1892, he married Emily, daughter of John Sutcliffe.

Children:

  1. Constance [b 1893]

The family lived at The Grange, Warley [1901, 1911]. On the 2nd February 1911, he became owner of The Grange, Warley when he bought the property from Samuel Milne's widow.

In 1924, he was injured – practically decapitated – when he had a seizure and fell on to a circular saw

Summerskill, Dr Shirley
[1931-] Shirley Catherine Wynne Summerskill. The daughter of Labour minister and party chairman, Baroness Edith Summerskill [1901-1980]. She trained as a doctor at St Thomas's Hospital. She was the first woman MP for Halifax [1964-1983]. She was Labour shadow minister for Health [1970-1974], a junior minister in the Home Office [1974-1979], and opposition spokesman on Home Affairs [1979]

Summerville House, Halifax
Union Street South. Built in the early 1800s by John Rothwell.

The House grounds occupied almost the whole of the area bounded by Union Street, Horton Street, Church Street and New Road.

Owners and tenants have included

The house was demolished by 1905 when Abram Pullman's steel stockyard occupied the site and remained there into the 1960s.

The site is now occupied by the Pennine Centre car park behind the KwikSave and Argos stores in Horton Street

Summit Pass, Todmorden
Aka Summit Gap. The road, canal and Summit Tunnel all pass through the gap.

See Dean Head

Summit Tunnel, Todmorden
The railway tunnel between Walsden and Littleborough was begun in 1837 for the Manchester & Leeds Railway Company.

See Philip Crowther, Dean Royd Tunnel, Walsden, Eastwood Congregational Chapel and Hebden Bridge Station

Sun Longley, Norland
Laithe-house dated 1661.

There is a story that, in the 19th / 20th century, servant girls from Halifax who became pregnant – often by the son of the household – were sent to a baby farm at Sun Longley Farm and, after the birth, the babies were adopted and the mother returned to work as if nothing had happened.

See Longley

Sun Woods, Shelf
A popular venue for gambling in the early 20th century. Part of the Forest of Brianscholes.

See Kester Hole, Joseph Sunwood Laycock and John Tordoff

Sunday School Jubilee Sing

Sunday Schools

Sunday Sing
Aka the Grand Open-Air Musical Festival.

A part of the Mytholmroyd Charity Demonstration in which local choirs and brass bands – such as Hebden Bridge Prize Brass Band [1914] and Cragg Vale & Mytholmroyd Prize Brass Band [1940] - joined forces.

The music festival was suspended on Sunday 23rd June 1940.

After World War II, a festival was held at White Lee Recreation Ground on 8th July 1945.

See Sing

Sunderland...
The entries for people & families with the surname Sunderland are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Sunderland
Area of Halifax around Horley Green.

See High Sunderland and John Sunderland

Sunderland & Guy
Machine makers at Gibbet Street, Halifax [1822]. Partners included John Sunderland

Sunderland Charity
A Benefactors' Board which hung in Lightcliffe Old Church recorded that, in 1671, Samuel Sunderland gave


To the Governors & Trustees of Hipperholme Free Grammer (sic) School, a farm called Birks Close near Norwood Green, the annual produce of which is to be distributed at the School to the most indigent and necessitous poor of & within the Township of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse on Midsummer's Day & St Thomas's Day in every year by the Ministers, Churchwardens & Overseers of the Poor of Lightcliffe & Coley. This farm was let upon a lease of 200 years at £8 per annum which is expired. The Trustees have borrowed money for rebuilding the House & Barn so that the distribution continues until the Debt is paid off
 

In 1885, it was amalgamated with the Whitley Charity.

The combined charity was closed in 2004

Sunderland Estate, Brighouse
Land and property at Hove Edge.

See St Chad's Mission Church & School

Sunderland Fold, Halifax
An area of Halifax, aka The Hartshorn, which John Caygill bought from the Sunderland family of Ackton. The Square was built here

Sunderland House, Mytholmroyd
/ Luddendenfoot.

Owners and tenants have included

Sunderland's: J. Sunderland & Company
Electrical, light and power engineers established in 1886 at Victoria Works, Halifax.

Recorded in 1905, when they were at 183 Gibbet Street, Halifax.

See R. F. Sunderland

Sunderland Music Festival

Sunderland Scholarships
One of 6 scholarships established by Samuel Sunderland for scholars at Hipperholme Grammar School

Sunderland: Mrs Sunderland's Calendar
The Foldout lists some events in the life and career of Mrs Sunderland

Sunderland: Mrs Sunderland Competition
When Susan and Henry Sunderland celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1888, a special concert was arranged in their honour.

With the money raised from the concert, it was decided to start a Vocal Solo Competition to be held in Huddersfield and named in her honour.

See Wilfred Pickles and The Luke Settle Shield

Sundial Cottage, Clifton
House with a sundial dated 1783 and inscribed
I have the time

Sundial House, Friendly Fold
Friendly Fold Street, Ovenden. The doorway was dated J N P for Jane and Nathaniel Priestley – who built the house – with the Latin inscription
Jam mea, mox hujus, sed posthac nescio cujus

There is a sundial with the date 1666 and the initials of Nathaniel Priestley. Another datestone records 1709.

Between 1855 and 1860, it was used by Methodists who had left Nursery Lane Chapel

Sundial, Kirklees Hall
Dated 1617. Reset on a new plinth in 1911. It shows the coat of arms of the Armytage family, and in inscribed
SEMPER PARATUS SED SINE SOLE SILEO Always ready but I am silent without the sun

A chapter ring also bears the Armytage coat of arms and the initials IAW, and the inscription

CORRIGE PRETERITUM REGE PRESENS CERNE FUTURUM Learn from the past, regulate the present, discern the future

on the left, and on the right

UT HORA SIC VITA FUGIT As the hours fly, so the day

Sunlight Laundry Company
Aka Wheatley Sunlight Laundry Limited. They had business at Sunlight Laundry House, Wheatley next to Wheatley Corn Mill [1905]. In 1906, the Managing Director was E. Hirst.

Recorded in 1922

Sunlight Laundry House, Wheatley
Hebble Mill Lane. Stood next to Wheatley Corn Mill.

Owners and tenants have included

Sunners, John Edward
[1879-1941] Son of Ellen & John Sunners.

Born in Everton, Liverpool.

He married Ellen.

She lived in Adelaide, Australia.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 6th (H. D.) Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He died in Halifax [10th June 1941] (aged 62).

He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Sunny Bank Clough, Southowram
Stream which runs down to join Shibden Brook

Sunny Bank Farm, Mount Tabor
Gibb Lane House dated 1708

Sunny Bank Farm, Southowram
Sunny Bank Lane.

Late 15th century timber-framed building cased with stone in the mid 18th century.

Owners and tenants have included

Sunny Bank Farm, Wadsworth
Sunny Bank Road. Derelict

Sunny Bank, Ovenden
House built in 1708

Sunny Bunce's

Sunny Bunce's Roller Skating
There were roller-skating facilities at Sunny Bunce's

Sunny Leigh, Lightcliffe
St Giles Road. The house was (possibly) built for the Manager of Joseph Brooke Limited.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

  • The Sutcliffe family
  • The O'Brien family [1964]

Sunny Vale Brass Band
Recorded in 1935, when the played at the Brighouse Borough Jubilee Celebrations

Sunny Vale Country Club
In 1958, Joseph Herbert Myers bought Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens and changed the name to the Sunny Vale Country Club

Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens
Popular boating lakes and 40-acre park at Walterclough valley, Hipperholme.

See Mildred Crossley and Samuel Kershaw

Sunnybank, Greetland
Or Sunney Bank [1825], Sunny Bank. Originally called Over Nabroyd. Timber-framed house originally built around 1290.

It is one of the oldest houses in the district.

John de Eland had links with the house.

Thomas de Hollinedge lived here.

The original name, Over Nabroyd, was changed by Thomas Wilkinson who owned the house from 1472.

In 1546, the house was bought by Henry Savile of Bradley Hall.

It was rebuilt by the Savile family around 1577.

The Dyson family – including Abraham Dyson and Ely Dyson - lived here in the 18th century.

This is discussed in the books Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax, The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax.

See Thomas Butterworth

Sunnyside, Lightcliffe
Recorded in 1896, when
Mary Ann Woodhead [1832-1896] died at Sunnyside, Lightcliffe, 4th daughter of the late Thomas Woodhead of Low Moor. Interred at Lightcliffe Church [Bradford Observer 13th October 1896]

Mary Ann Woodhead were buried at Saint Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe

Sunnyside School Baths, Halifax
Opened at Sunnyside School in 1931.

Closed in 1986. Demolished

Sunshine Club
One of a number of social clubs for elderly people. There were – and still are – many of these in various parts of the district

Sunter, Rev Edward
[1898-1964] Minister of Booth Congregational Church.

In 1952, he agreed to be Minister-in-Charge at Moor End Congregational Church for 12 months, conducting 1 service a month. For this, he was to receive £26 for the year plus the fares for a taxi in bad weather.

He served at Moor End from 1952 to 1962.

He died 8th June 1964.

He was buried at Booth Independent Church

Sunwin House, Brighouse
In 1979, the north store of the Brighouse Co-operative Stores in King Street was named Sunwin House.

In late 1978, the Brighouse District Industrial Society Limited, decided to merge with the former Bradford Co-operative Society. From January 1979, it became the West Yorkshire Co-operative Society. From that time, many of the Society's stores were called Sunwin House. The name is derived from Sunbridge Road, Bradford where the Society's Head Office was located

Superlatives

Surewin, Halifax
See Picture House, Halifax

Surface Finish & Measurement Limited
A subsidiary of Smith, Nicholson & West Limited. They operated nationally from Brunswick House, Halifax [1970s]

Surnames

The Surprise Metal Polish Company
Recorded in 1905 at Moorfield Street, Halifax

Surrey, Earls of

Surrogate's Office, Halifax
Recorded in 1845 at the Old Cock Inn when the Rev John Hope attended on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 1:00 and 5:00 pm

Surtees, John
[1888-1914] Born in Newcastle.

He came to Halifax in May 1913.

He was a postman in Halifax.

In [Q4] 1913, he married Edith Broadbent in Halifax.

Children:

  1. child

They lived at 3 All Souls' Terrace, Boothtown.

He served for 7 years with the Border Regiment in India, and became a reserve.

During World War I, he enlisted with the Northumberland Fusiliers, then served as a Private with D Company 2nd Battalion Border Regiment.

He was killed in action (hit on the head) [2nd November 1914] (aged 26).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [35], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Halifax Post Office

Surveyors of the Highways
The Surveyor of the Highways were employed to inspect all highways, roads, causeways, pavements, bridges, banks and ditches within the township, and report on any damage, obstructions, nuisances and encroachments

Sussman, Annie Wood
[1867-1???] Daughter of Alfred Sussmann.

Born in Bradford.

She was educated at Catherine Lodge Ladies' School [1881].

She became the second wife of Benjamin Currer Rawson

Sutcliff, Daniel
[17??-1794] Of Strait Hey Farm, Todmorden.

The family were Baptists.

He married Hannah [d 1773].

Children:

  1. John

Sutcliff, John
[1752-1814] Son of Daniel Sutcliff.

Born at Strait Hey Farm, Todmorden.

He entered Bristol Baptist Academy [1772]. He is said to have walked the 200 miles from home to the college.

He served in Wiltshire, Shropshire and Birmingham before becoming pastor at Olney, Buckinghamshire.

He was a member of Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Sutcliffe
Area of Hipperholme / Southowram. The name is a corruption of south cliff.

Compare with Norcliffe

Sutcliffe...
The entries for people & families with the surname Sutcliffe are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Sutcliffe's
They offered
Perfect Permanent Waving

business at 12 Bull Green, Halifax [1934]

Sutcliffe's: A. Sutcliffe & Son Limited
Window furnishers of distinction, selling curtain & loose cover fabrics.

Recorded around 1936, when they were at Cow Green, Halifax.


Question: Does anyone know whether this business was connected to that of Arthur Sutcliffe & Company?

 

Sutcliffe & Baines
Bobbin turners at Brighouse [1840]

Sutcliffe & Company
Wool merchants at India Buildings, Halifax.

Partners included brothers Thomas Lucas Sutcliffe and Bernard Lucas Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1924. Bernard carried on the business alone as Sutcliffe & Company at India Buildings. Thomas carried on as a wool merchant as T. Lucas Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe & Company
Undertakers at 98 Queens Road, Halifax [1900]

Sutcliffe & Company
Coal merchants and colliery agents at 2 Lister Lane, Halifax [1939]

Sutcliffe & Dodgson
Joiners and builders at Sowerby Bridge. Established in 1887 by William Sutcliffe and Thomas Dodgson

Sutcliffe & Eastwood
Upholsterers at Salterhebble.

Recorded around 1915

Sutcliffe & Gee
Screw makers and machinists recorded in 1905 at Ward Street, Ripponden

Sutcliffe & Greenwood
Cotton manufacturers at Lineholme Mill, Todmorden [1877], and Canteen Mill, Todmorden [1905]. Partners were Jackson Sutcliffe and James Greenwood

Sutcliffe & Riley
Cotton spinners at West Vale.

Partners included J. Sutcliffe and J. Riley.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1879

Sutcliffe & Sutcliffe
19th century architects of Todmorden and Hebden Bridge, formed by George Lister Sutcliffe and James Henry Sutcliffe.

They were at 18 New Road, Hebden Bridge [1905] and Croft House, Hebden Bridge.

Their work includes Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge, Boulderclough Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Brighouse & District Girls' Secondary School, Hebden Royd Council Offices, Nazebottom Baptist Church, St Hilda's Church, Halifax and St James's Church, Mytholm

Sutcliffe & Uttley
Fruiterers, florists and nurserymen at Blackshawhead established by Richard Sutcliffe and Mitchell Uttley [1905]

Sutcliffe & Woodhead
Joiners and cabinet makers. Partners included Mr Woodhead.

They took over the business of W. S. Clough. Recorded in 1881 Melville Saw Mills, Halifax

Sutcliffe's: Arthur Sutcliffe & Company
Picture framers, art dealers, restorers, mount cutters, carvers and gilders established by Arthur Sutcliffe in 1888. They were at 1 Cow Green and 81 Gibbet Street, Halifax. In 1891, his brother, T. Sutcliffe became a partner in the business.

In 1915, they were at 10 Commercial Street, Halifax


Question: Does anyone know whether this business was connected to that of A. Sutcliffe & Son Limited?

 

Sutcliffe Brothers
Cabinet makers at Todmorden. Partners included Frank Sutcliffe and Alfred Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe Brothers
Cotton spinners and doublers at Park Road Mills, Elland [1891].

In 1921, they went out of business and Benjamin Whiteley & Sons Limited took over the mill

Sutcliffe Brothers
Cotton spinners and manufacturers established by Thomas and John Sutcliffe at Sterne Mills, Copley [1802-1810], Lower Willow Hall Mills brick mill [1810], and the stone mill [1813].

In the 1830s, they had a factory school at their mill

Sutcliffe Brothers
Stone merchants at Moor End Quarry, Mount Tabor [1905]

Sutcliffe Brothers
Soap manufacturer at Hebble End, Hebden Bridge [1874]

Sutcliffe's: E. B. Sutcliffe & Company
Fustian manufacturers of Royd Shed, Hebden Bridge [1905].

In 1906, their mill was affected by the fustian weavers' strike

Sutcliffe's: E., J. C. & H. C. Sutcliffe
Coal merchants at Todmorden and Rochdale.

Partners included E. Sutcliffe, J. C. Sutcliffe and H. C. Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1867

Sutcliffe's: E. Sutcliffe & Company
Fustian manufacturers at Hebden Bridge [1905]. Partners included Edward Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: F. & H. Sutcliffe Limited
Manufacturers of timber buildings – sheds, garages and greenhouses – at Wood Top, Hebden Bridge. They later moved to premises at Mayroyd. They had a showroom at Victoria Mill, Hebden Bridge

Sutcliffe Farrar
20th century clothing manufacturer of Banksfield Clothing Works, Mytholmroyd

Sutcliffe's: Gamaliel Sutcliffe & Sons
Cotton spinners. Established by Gamaliel Sutcliffe and his sons Richard and Thomas. Recorded in 1809. They were at High Lumb Mill, Colden.

In 1837, Gamaliel retired and the business was passed to his sons

Sutcliffe's Gift
A Benefactors' Board which hung in Lightcliffe Old Church recorded that, in his will of 1782, Rev Richard Sutcliffe bequeathed


the sum of 20/- per annum to William Walker of Crow Nest to be given to 20 poor persons of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse.

The money was to be distributed on Christmas Day by the Minister and wardens of Lightcliffe Old Church.

The money was charged on property known as Sheard Green, Hipperholme

 

Sutcliffe, Heap & Sutcliffe
Silk dressers at Norland.

Partners included William Sutcliffe, Tom Heap and John Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in July 1858

Sutcliffe's: J. H. Sutcliffe & Company
Furniture manufacturer of Todmorden.

See Memories Sport at Roomfield Schoolyard

Sutcliffe's: J., James Hanson & John Henry Sutcliffe
Engineers at Brighouse.

Partners included J. Sutcliffe, James Hanson Sutcliffe and John Henry Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1871

Sutcliffe's: James Sutcliffe & Sons
Cotton spinners and doublers established in 1856 by James Sutcliffe and John Crowther at Victoria Mills, West Vale.

The logo SJS can still be seen on the tower of the mill.

In 1866, the mill was destroyed by fire and John Crowther carried on business at Greetland.

In 19??, the business was run by brothers, Peter and Cedric Whiteley. The business closed in 198?

Sutcliffe's: James Sutcliffe & Sons
Cotton spinners and doublers at Jubilee Mill, Walsden [1905]

Sutcliffe's: James Wade Sutcliffe, Sutcliffe & Company
Woollen and worsted manufacturers. Partners included James Wade Sutcliffe. They were at Holmfield Mills [1921, 1929]

Sutcliffe's: John Sutcliffe & Son
Manufacturer of woodworking machinery, brass finishers and tool makers at Halifax.

The business was established around 1872 by John Sutcliffe and Booth Sutcliffe.

As the business grew, they moved from their works at Gaol Lane, Halifax to larger premises in New Bank, Halifax [1889].

In 1905, they were at Arden Works, Halifax

Sutcliffe's: John Sutcliffe & Son
Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Prospect Mill, Ovenden [1861]

Sutcliffe's: John Sutcliffe & Sons
Stone merchants at Vicar Park Quarry, Pellon [1905]. Partners included John Sutcliffe, Joseph Sutcliffe, and Daniel Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: John Sutcliffe & Sons
Cotton manufacturers established by John Sutcliffe at Harley House Mill, Blind Lane, Todmorden.

Partners included William Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: John, Thomas & James Sutcliffe
Cotton spinners and fustian manufacturers at Stoodley Bridge Mill, Eastwood from the time that Thomas Sutcliffe built the mill in 1808.

They were one of a number of private businesses who issued their own banknotes.

In November 1825, the company was declared bankrupt after running into financial difficulties. Despite several fires after which the mill was rebuilt, they continued in business into the 1830s. In 1833, they employed 114 workers

Sutcliffe's: John, William & Thomas Sutcliffe
Fustian manufacturers at Stoodley [1809]

Sutcliffe's: Joseph Sutcliffe & Son Limited
Joiners, builders and undertakers at Sowerby New Road, Sowerby Bridge [1905]. Established by Joseph Sutcliffe. His son, Albert Edward joined the business

Sutcliffe's: Joseph Sutcliffe & Sons
Wine, spirit and cigar merchants established by Joseph Sutcliffe at 1 Cheapside, Halifax [1845, 1905, 1919] next door to the Rose & Crown.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

Joseph Sutcliffe & Sons

Ales & Stout in Cask & Bottle

1 & 3 Cheapside, Halifax
Telephone: 186
Telegrams: Beer Halifax

Sutcliffe's: L. Sutcliffe & Sons
Reed and heald manufacturers of Royd Shed, Hebden Bridge [1905].

Partners included William Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: Marshall Sutcliffe & Son
Cab proprietors at The Buttress, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Sutcliffe Melbourne
See The English Fustian Manufacturing Company

Sutcliffe's: R. Sutcliffe & Company
Clothing manufacturer established by Richard Sutcliffe. They were at Melbourne Works, Hebden Bridge [1917]

Sutcliffe's: R. Sutcliffe & Son
Cigar manufacturers at Todmorden [1905]. Partners included William Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Refreshment Rooms & Dance Saloon
A tourist feature at Hardcastle Crags near New Bridge Mill, Hebden Bridge

Sutcliffe's Restaurant, Heptonstall
Colden Row, Edge Hey Green. Popular restaurant run by brothers Harold & William Sutcliffe. The business closed in 1979, and an auction took place of all the antiques & fine art in the restaurant. It is now a private residence

Sutcliffe's: S. & J. W. Sutcliffe
Cotton manufacturers at Anchor Mill, Hope Street Mill, Sandholme Mill, Todmorden / Sandholme and Anchor Sheds [1879-1908].

Partners included brothers-in-law Sugden Sutcliffe and James William Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: T. Lucas Sutcliffe
Wool merchants in Halifax.

Established by Thomas Lucas Sutcliffe after the partnership – Sutcliffe & Company – with his brother Bernard, was dissolved [December 1924]

Sutcliffe's: T. R. Sutcliffe & Sons
Corn millers and maltsters at Brighouse Mills.

Partners included Thomas Richard Sutcliffe, Henry Holt Highley, Kaye Aspinall, George Henry Highley, Thomas William Sutcliffe, and Edward Sutcliffe.

The partnership was dissolved in 1865/1866, and the business was carried on – with the same name – under Thomas William Sutcliffe and Edward Sutcliffe.

Thomas Sugden & Son Limited took over at Brighouse Mills

Sutcliffe-Thomas, James
[1850-1927] JP.

Or James Thomas Sutcliffe.

Son of William Sutcliffe.

He was a JP for the Todmorden Union [1896].

He lived at Mayroyd House, Hebden Bridge [with his brother John Thomas Sutcliffe 1901, 1927]

He died 24th May 1927 (aged 76).

He was buried at Heptonstall Church He left the bulk of his estate of £1,257,340 to his 2 nephews.

He restored the East Wall of St Thomas à Becket, Heptonstall in memory of his mother's Thomas family of Broadbottom & Hebden Bridge

Sutcliffe's: Thomas Sutcliffe & Son
Worsted stuff manufacturers at Lee, Halifax [1809]

Sutcliffe's: Thomas Sutcliffe & Son Limited
Fustian manufacturers / wholesale clothiers at Regent Works, Hebden Bridge [1905, 1913]

See The English Fustian Manufacturing Company and Vivian Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: V. Sutcliffe & Sons
20th century clothing manufacturer at Croft Mill, Hebden Bridge

Sutcliffe's: W. & J. Sutcliffe
Cotton manufacturers at Todmorden. Partners included W. Sutcliffe and J. Sutcliffe.

In June 1863, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Sutcliffe's: W. Sutcliffe & Company Limited
Clothing manufacturer of Hangingroyd, Hebden Bridge.

Closed in 1957

Sutcliffe's: William & John Sutcliffe
Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Harley House Mill, Todmorden [1877, 1905]. Partners included John Sutcliffe and William Sutcliffe.

See William Albert Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's: William Sutcliffe & Company Limited
Fustian cutters at Hebble End Dye Works, Erringden [1905]. They were a branch of the English Velvet & Cord Dyers' Association Limited

Sutcliffe's: William Sutcliffe & Sons
Corndealers at Underbank, Stansfield [1832]. Partners included William Sutcliffe, Gibson Sutcliffe, and Thomas Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe Wood Farm, Hipperholme
16th century farm on a 12-acre of land.

Owners and tenants have included

Through the marriage of Esther and Samuel, the farm became a part of the Shibden Hall Estate. James Lister built the present building around 1713.

Aka Sunny Bank [1853].

See Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe Wood, Hipperholme
See Finney Farm, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse

Sutcliffe's: Wright Sutcliffe & Son
Sanitary engineers and manufacturers at Globe Sanitary Works, Halifax. Established 1865 by Wright Sutcliffe.

In 1887, Henry Sutcliffe and Ernest Charles Sutcliffe joined the company.

The company won many awards for their products which included

Empress lavatories
Empress basins for hairdressers
Metropol self-contined water-closets
Metropol baths
National chimney tops
National measuring and checking taps

In 1928, they were authorised to manufacture and certify standard water fittings

Suter, Rev Alexander
[1754-1817] He was an itinerant Methodist New Connexion minister [1779] / a supernumerary at Bradford / a Wesleyan Minister at Halifax [1814].

He wrote a pamphlet entitled Death, Judgment and Eternity.

In November 1816, he began to suffer from paroxysms of difficult breathing, and was attended by Dr John Thompson. When Dr Thompson apprised him of the danger of his condition, Rev Suter remarked

Bless the Lord: his will be done!

and expressed his readiness to obey the call

Suter, Alexander
[1834-1888] Halifax solicitor.

In [Q1] 1860, he married Rose Elizabeth Edwards [1836-1870] in Greenwich.

Children:

  1. Rose Alexina [1861-1947] who married Benjamin Whitehead Jackson

The family lived at 2 Harrison Road, Halifax [1870, 1888]

Rose Elizabeth died 9th May 1870 (aged 34).

Alexander died 29th August 1888 (aged 54).

The couple were buried at Stoney Royd Cemetery

Suter, Alexander Grylls
[1790-1846] Or Gryles. Chemist, druggist and
dealer in British wines

at 7 Old Market [1837, 1842] and 29 Crown Street, Halifax [1845]

Suter, Joseph
[17??-1865] Druggist at Old Market, Halifax [1816]

Suter, Mary
[1763-1848] Of Halifax

Suter, Peter
[1???-1839] Halifax chemist & druggist.

He was at 33 Crown Street [1829] / 29 Crown Street [1837]

Sutherd, Robert
[16??-17??] From Lancashire. He settled in Shore around 1685

Sutherland, Captain George Mackay
[1798-1847] Of Udale House, Inverness.

Born 16th November 1798.

He was a Captain of the 92nd Highland regiment.

On 29th October 1828, he married (1) Elizabeth Walker.

Children:

  1. Mary [b 1829]
  2. George Sackville [b 1831]
  3. Elizabeth [b 1832]
  4. John [1834-1836]
  5. Evan Charles
  6. Ann

Elizabeth died 28th December 1844.

She was buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard.

In [Q2] 1846, he married (2) Mary Elizabeth Haigh in Halifax.


Mary Elizabeth was the daughter of John Haigh
 

He had great influence on the Shibden and **IGNORE**.

He was influential in having his sister-in-law, Ann Walker, declared mad. He may have manipulated the situation to his own advantage.

He moved to Shibden Hall after Ann Walker was moved to an asylum, and he died there [22nd April 1847].

He was buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard

Sutherland-Walker, Evan Charles
[1835-1913] Son of Captain George Mackay Sutherland and Elizabeth Walker.

He inherited Cliffe Hill, Lightcliffe, Crow Nest, Lightcliffe, and Grange, Lightcliffe when the Walker family line died out.

See Albion Mill, Halifax, St Thomas's Church, Greetland, Smith House, Brighouse and Till Carr House, Lightcliffe

Sutherland, William
[1875-1918] Son of Margaret & John Sutherland.

Born in Beverley.

He lived in Todmorden.

During World War I, he enlisted in Heddon, and served as a Sergeant with the 1st Garrison Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment then Yorkshire Hussars (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own).

He died at Sialkot, India [3rd November 1918] (aged 42).

He is remembered on the Karachi 1914-1918 War Memorial, Pakistan, and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £119 19/5d.

Administration was granted to Mary Ann (wife of William Harris

Sutherland, William Tudor
[1863-1915] Eldest son of Evan Charles Sutherland-Walker.

Born 20th September 1863.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. a daughter
  2. Eveline Betty who married [1917?] Lieutenant Arthur Walter Forbes DSO RN of Ireland

He died at Skibo [29th August 1915]

Suthers, Benjamin
[18??-19??] Lodging house keeper at Winding Road [74 lodgers in 1903]. He was keeper at 9 Crossley Terrace [May 1904]

Suthers, Charles Arthur
[1885-1918] FRCO.

Son of John William Suthers.

He was organist at Shore General Baptist Church, Todmorden [1906] / organist at Heptonstall Parish Church [from 26th August 1909] / a professional musician & teacher of music [1911].

On 8th October 1914, he married Annie Murray Linley [1888-19??] at Mankinholes Wesleyan Chapel.

Children:

  1. Arthur Linley [1916-1923]

During World War I, he served as a Bombardier with the 14th Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery.

He died 19th September 1918 (aged 33).

He was buried at Heath Cemetery, Harbonnières, France [IX C 14]. He is remembered on a stone in St Paul's Church, Cross Stone, in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance, and on Patmos War Memorial

Suthers, Frank
[18??-19??] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Patmos Congregational Chapel, Todmorden

Suthers, Fred
[1876-1936]

In [Q2] 1901, he married Martha Hannah Greenwood [1874-1931] in Halifax.

Children:

  1. Wilbert

Suthers, Canon George
[19??-1965] Born in Todmorden. He went to Christ's College Cambridge. He was ordained in 1934. He was active in religious education

Suthers, Hannah Maria
[1853-1???] Daughter of Thomas Suthers.

Born in Bury.

She was a cotton weaver [1871] / landlady at the Rope & Anchor, Langfield [1891].

In 1873, she married (1) John Ogden [1852-1887] from Stansfield, in Halifax.

They were club steward and stewardess at 2 Barker Street, Stansfield [1881].

Children:

  1. Edgar [b 1874]

In 1888, she married (2) John Learoyd from Leeds, in Todmorden.

John was a journalist and author and Hannah Maria was landlady at the Rope & Anchor, Langfield [1891].

John was a commercial agent for typewriters and the family were living at 63 Langshaw Street, Stretford, Lancashire [1901].

Living with them [in 1891] 1901 was Hannah Maria's widowed father Thomas Suthers.

John was a registration agent and the family were living at 6 Harrogate Avenue, Sedgley Park, Prestwich, Lancashire [1911]

Suthers, James
[1791-1862] Son of John Suthers.

A publican and pot-seller at Todmorden.

He was a shop keeper [1841] / beer seller at the Wellington Inn, York Street [1851-1862] / a retailer of beer [1862].

He was described as

a person of unusually literary tastes for his condition in life

On 7th November 1811, he married (1) Mary Hodgson [1791-1822] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Grace [1814-1879]
  2. Betty [b 1816]
  3. Olive [1818-1895]
  4. John [b 1821]
  5. infant son [1822]

Mary died in 1822 (aged 31)  (possibly in childbirth). She was buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone with her infant son who died 11th January 1822.

On 16th November 1823, he married (2) Grace Hodgson [1797-1879] at Halifax Parish Church.


Grace was the sister of his first wife
 

Children:

  1. Martha [1826-1850]
  2. Thomas [1826-1909] who was a joiner of Hallroyd, Stansfield [1862]
  3. Susan [1829-1893] who married Thomas Law
  4. William [1834-1902] who was a shop keeper of Langfield [1862]

Living with them [in 1841] was granddaughter Mary [1840-1907], the daughter of Grace [1814-1879].

James died at York Street [9th July 1862] (aged 71).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £1,000.

The will was proved by sons Thomas and William In January 1864, his sons Thomas and William contested James's will in a dispute between children from his first marriage.

Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone: Mary [31st October 1922]; James [14th July 1862]; Grace [24/4/18979]

See Frederick William Fairburn

Suthers, Jeremiah
[1799-1848] Son of John Suthers.

He ran a new beer shop – or Tom & Jerry shop – in one of his father's houses in York Street, Todmorden.

His was the first beerhouse licence to be granted in Todmorden, and became the Peacock.

On 10th January 1819, he married Mary Bullcock [1797-1845] at St Chad's Church, Rochdale. Children:

  1. Mary Ann [b 1819]
  2. John
  3. William
  4. Jane [b 1828]
  5. Richard [1831-1870] who was a carter [1911]
  6. Robert [1833-1909]
  7. Joseph [b 1836]
  8. Thomas [b 1840]

In June 1831, Suthers was charged with the manslaughter of John Horsfall at Todmorden on 8th February 1831. Benjamin Barker and David Parker were charged as accessories after the fact. The 3 men were acquitted.

In 1847, he was charged with having 3 persons in his pub at 1:00 am on 26th October 1847.

On the afternoon of Sunday 3rd September 1848, he hanged himself with a rope fixed to a tree in Hale Wood, Todmorden. He had £59 13/11¾d in gold, silver and copper in his pocket at the time.

After his death, son William took over at the Peacock [1851]

Suthers, John
[1747-1824]

On 22nd September 1768, he married Susan Crabtree [1749-1783] at Heptonstall Church.

Children:

  1. Thomas [1783-1785]
  2. William [1772-1788]
  3. John

The family lived at Rodwell End.

Susan died 13th January 1783 (aged 34).

On 30th September 1783, he married Hannah Sutcliffe [1770-1820] in Halifax.

Hannah died 20th December 1820 (aged 51).

John died 17th April 1824 (aged 78).

Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Suthers, John
[1769-1840] Son of John Suthers.

He owned property in York Street, Todmorden.

The Peacock beerhouse was established in one of his houses.

On 13th February 1791, he married Ann Whitaker [1773-1830] at Heptonstall Church.


Ann came from Bacup
 

Children:

  1. James
  2. William [1794-1851]
  3. Betty [1796-1797]
  4. John [1797-1852]
  5. Jeremiah
  6. Henry [1801-1843]

John died 27th January 1840 (aged 71).

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £800.

His wife Ann was the executor.

Ann died 30th June 1853 (aged 81).

Members of the family were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Suthers, John
[1820-1874] Son of Jeremiah Suthers.

He took over from his brother William as landlord of the Peacock, Todmorden [1861].

He left to become landlord of the Clarence, Todmorden [1866, 1874].

In 1843, he married Sarah Blomley in Halifax.


Sarah was the daughter of Edmund Blomley
 

Children:

  1. Edward [1845-1865]
  2. Samuel M. [1847-1848] who died aged 7 months
  3. Elizabeth [1858-1861] who died aged 3 years & 7 months
  4. Edmund Blomley [1865] who died aged 6 months
  5. daughter

John died 4th August 1874 (aged 53).

Sarah died 28th May 1897 (aged 71).

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Todmorden

Suthers, John William
[1848-1937] Born in Todmorden.

He was a book keeper at a cotton mill [1911].

On 25th January 1875, he married Elizabeth Hinch [1841-1927] at St George's Church, Leeds.


Elizabeth was born in Aston, Shropshire
 

Children:

  1. Charles Arthur

The family lived at The Cottage, Railway Street, Todmorden [1937].

John William died 6th March 1937.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £453 10/-.

Probate was granted to John Corfield Pitter Bayley (physician), and Phoebe Tatham (widow).

The couple were buried at St Paul's Church, Cross Stone: John William [9th March 1937]; Elizabeth [9th June 1927]

Suthers, Laban
[1864-1928] Son of Robert Suthers.

Born in Heckmondwike.

He was a cotton weaver [1881] / an outfitter and wardrobe dealer at 4 Dale Street, Todmorden [1900] / engaged in photographic enlargements (own account) [1911]

In 1884, he married Elizabeth Schofield [1862-1???] in Todmorden.


Elizabeth was born in Todmorden
 

Children:

  1. Martha [1885-1976] who was a weaver [1911] & married William Henry Southwell
  2. Robert
  3. Frank [1889-1968] who was a brush maker [1911]

The family lived at 72 Cambridge Street, Todmorden [1911].

Laban & Elizabeth died in Bolton

Suthers, Robert
[18??-1???] Writer of local history articles for the Hebden Bridge Chronicle around 1881. He wrote under the pen-name Antiquarian. He attended Hope Baptist Church. He was a friend of Daniel Eastwood

Suthers, Robert
[1833-1???] Born in Todmorden.

He was an iron moulder [1881].

He married Ruth.

Children:

  1. Laban
  2. William [b 1867]
  3. Ernest J. [b 1869]
  4. Mary A. [b 1871]
  5. John [b 1874]
  6. Robert [b 1876]
  7. Harriet [b 1879]

The family lived at 54 Industrial Street, Langfield [1881]

Suthers, Robert
[1887-1917] Son of Laban Suthers.

He was a grocer's assistant [1911].

He married Mary Elizabeth.

They lived at 50 Industrial Street, Todmorden [1917].

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 6th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He died 9th October 1917 (aged 29).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [125-128], on Todmorden War Memorial, on Patmos War Memorial, on the Roll of Honour of Patmos Congregational Church, and on the Memorial at Todmorden Unitarian Church

Suthers, Thomas
[1825-1???] Born in Stansfield.

He was a joiner [1861, 1871, 1891].

He married Nancy [1830-1869] from Accrington, Lancashire.

Children:

  1. Hannah Maria
  2. James [b 1856]
  3. Alice [b 1864]

The family lived at

  • Hall Royd, Stansfield [1861]
  • 2 Barker Street, Stansfield [1871]

Living with them [in 1871] were his widowed mother Grace [aged 74] and brother William [aged 37] (librarian).

He was living with his daughter Hannah Maria [1891, 1901]

Suthers, Wilbert
[1912-1942] Son of Fred Suthers

Born in Todmorden.

In [Q2] 1935, he married Mary A. Blackburn in Todmorden.

They lived at Hebden Bridge.

During World War II, he served as an Ordinary Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard HMS Jaguar.

He died 26th March 1942 (aged 30).

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [67 2], and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance

Suthers, William
[1823-1869] A stonemason of Ridge Street, Todmorden.

On 9th October 1869, he left home and was not heard of again.

On the 15th, his body was found in the watercourse near the Oddfellows' Hall

Suthers, William
[1827-1870] Son of Jeremiah Suthers.

After his father's death [1848], William took over as landlord of the Peacock, Todmorden [1851].

William's brother John took over at the Peacock [1861]

Suttle, Garnet
[1888-1916] His parents lived at Rastrick Common, then at Broad Oak, Hove Edge.

He was a quarryman with Bentley & Smith.

He spent 8 years in Canada.

He married Alice.

During World War I, he served as a Stoker 2nd Class with the Royal Navy aboard the Q-ship HMS Perugia.

He died 3rd December 1916 (aged 28)  when his ship was torpedoed by German Submarine U-63 and sank in the Gulf of Genoa.

He is remembered on the Plymouth Naval Memorial [16], on Brighouse War Memorial, and on Rastrick War Memorial

In [Q1] 1921, Alice married James Mercer.

They lived in Liverpool

Sutton, Arthur
[1900-1918] Son of H. A. & Frank Albert Sutton of Hill Top, Birkby Lane, Bailiff Bridge.

Born in Bradford.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers.

He died 15th May 1918 (aged 18).

He was buried at La Ville-Aux-Bois British Cemetery, France [I E 16]

Sutton, George
[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on All Saints' War Memorial, Dudwell, and on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society

Sutton, Kenneth
[1922-1945] Son of Edith & Thomas Sutton of Halifax.

Born in Halifax.

In [Q2] 1944, he married Elizabeth Gaynor in Halifax.

They lived at Scunthorpe [1945].

During World War II, he served as a Flying Officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He died 4th March 1945 (aged 23).

He was buried at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel [F 77]

Swain, Eric
[1920-1945] Son of Mrs E. Swain [née Depledge] of Elland.

He was educated at [Elland C. of E. School].

He lived at 17 Springfield Road, Elland.

He enlisted in 1938.

During World War II, he served as a Gunner with 18 Field Regiment Royal Artillery.

He was with SEAC from 1942. He took part in the Dunkirk Evacuation.

He was killed in action in Burma [18th February 1945] (aged 25).

He is (possibly) remembered on the Rangoon Memorial, Burma, and on Elland War Memorial

Swain, John
[18??-18??] Journeyman tailor at Sowerby Bridge.

In April 1859, he was declared insolvent

Swain, Joseph
[18??-18??] A native of Lightcliffe. He became vicar of Beeston. He wrote a long poem entitled Redemption

The Swaine family
They lived at Longlands, Lightcliffe

Swaine & Ramsbotham
Halifax merchants. Partners included R. Swaine of Halifax, J. Swaine of Skircoat, E. Swaine of London, and H. Ramsbotham of Bradford. The partnership was declared bankrupt in 1807

Swaine Brothers & Company
The first bank in Halifax was Hainsworth, Holden, Swaine & Pollard Bank which was formed in 1779. They occupied the ground floor at The Castle.

Partners included Joseph Swaine [1805].

In 1836, the company became the Halifax Commercial Banking Company Limited

Swaine, Charles William
[1897-1918] Known as Dick.

Son of Lillie & Henry John Swaine of 3 Second Avenue, Manor Drive, Halifax.

He was educated at Rishworth School / foreign correspondent for E. Lumby & Son & Wood Limited.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the 95th Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps.

He was killed in action whilst supervising evacuation of the wounded [23rd March 1918] (aged 21).

He was buried at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez, France [VIII R 9].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial, and on the Memorial at Rishworth School

Swaine, Donald
[18??-191?] He served in World War I.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society

Swaine, Frank Edgar
[1889-1916] Son of Fanny & William Swaine of Halifax.

He lived at 474 Gibbet Street, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Sergeant with the Royal Field Artillery.

He was in France [from 1914]. He was wounded 8 times. He was discharged from Stoke War Hospital.

He was on leave and on his way home when he was found dead on the railway line at Longport.

He died 29th December 1916 (aged 27).

He was buried at Rishworth Particular Baptist Chapel [11] (6th January 1917) 

Swaine, Isaac
[1788-18??] Son of Mr Swaine.

Recorded in 1822, when he and his brother James were blacksmiths at Harrison Lane, Halifax

Swaine, James
[17??-18??] Son of Mr Swaine.

He was a wheelwright [1815] / a blacksmith with this brother Isaac at Harrison Lane, Halifax [1822] / landlord of the White Horse, Halifax [1822].

In 1815, he married Maria Farrar.

Children:

  1. James [b 1826] who was an apprentice woolsorter [1841]

He died before 1829.

After his death, Maria took over as licensee of the White Horse [1829].

She married James Brier

Swaine, John
[17??-18??]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Joseph

Swaine, John R.
[18??-19??] Worsted spinner at Leafland Street Mill, Halifax [1905]

Swaine, Joseph
[17??-18??] Of Copley Hall.

Son of John Swaine.

He was partner in Swaine Brothers & Company.

On 22nd April 1805 he married Miss M. A. Watson.


The bride's father was Rowland Watson Esq of Keighley
 

Swaine, Mary Ann
[18??-19??] Lodging house keeper at 5 and 7 Smithy Street, Halifax [44 lodgers in 1903]

Swaine, Mr
[1???-17??]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. daughter [17??-1806]
  2. Robert

Swaine, Mr
[17??-1???]

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. James
  2. Isaac
  3. Martha [b 1788] who married Robert Brier

Swaine, Robert
[17??-18??] Son of Mr Swaine.

Partner in Hainsworth, Holden, Swaine & Pollard Bank and the Commercial Bank, Halifax [1806].

He was a Trustee of Northgate End Chapel [1782, 1797].

He was a subscriber to the new Halifax Theatre [1789]

He married Unknown [17??-1806].

They lived at Cross Hills, Halifax

Swaine, Thomas
[18??-18??] Landlord of the Falcon, Salterhebble [1887].

He married Hannah.

Children:

  1. Edgar [1871-1893]

After Thomas's death, Hannah took over at the Falcon [1894].

Edgar was buried at Illingworth Church [21st September 1893]

Swaine, Thomas
[18??-1917] Of Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Corporal with the 2nd/4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He died of disease [November 1917].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Swaine, Walter
[1871-1935] Born in Halifax [7th May 1871].

He was a cart driver [1903].

On 3rd October 1903, he married Clara Fossey in Halifax.


Clara was the daughter of
George Fossey
 

Children:

  1. Kathleen [1910-1934] who never married

Swaine, William
[1747-1779] He married Mary [1753-1826].

The epitaph on their memorial in Halifax Parish Church is recorded in the book Monumental & Other Inscriptions

Swaine, William
[1798-18??] He was a whitesmith [1823, 1831, 1841] / a blacksmith [1861].

In 1823, he married (1) Mary Wilson of Southowram


Mary was dead by 1831
 

In 1831, he married (2) Jane Lees [1804-18??] of Halifax.

The family lived at

  • Brunswick Street, Halifax [1841]
  • River Street, Hulme, Manchester [1861]

In 1871, Jane was living with her uncle Benjamin Mallinson

Swainson, William
[1762-1808] Halifax attorney. He was a Major in the Halifax Volunteers. With Samuel Stead, he carried on a part of Robert Parker's practice.

He and Samuel Stead married sisters Harriet and Ann Smith.

The family lived at Hope Hall, Halifax.

He died suddenly at the White Hart, Wakefield [18th June 1808]. A newspaper report of his death said


[He died] after a few hours' illness, deeply and deservedly regretted by his family and his numerous friends, ... an eminent attorney and solicitor: he held the rank and strictly fulfilled the duties of Major in the Halifax Volunteer Infantry: his private yet active worth, aided by an intelligent and indefatigable mind, will be long remembered and appreciated by those who knew and survive him
 

Swale, Colin J.
[1938-] Son of Walter Ronald Swale.

Born in Stroud.

He married Rosie.

With their two children – Eve and Jimmy – they were the first family to round Cape Horn on their 30,000 mile round-the-world trip, sailing in their 30 ft catamaran Annaliese, which started in 1970. Their son Jimmy was born on board. Rosie became a media personality.

The couple separated.

In February 1994, Colin married Hilary J. Davey in Cambridge

Swale, Ernest
[18??-191?]

During World War I, he served with the Royal Marine Light Infantry.

He died in the conflict.

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Swale, John Steele
[18??-18??] A flock-dresser at Fleet Street, Halifax [1845].

Recorded in 1865, when he advertised as cleaning and dressing bed flocks. His business addresses were at 1 Fleet Square and South Bank Street, Halifax

Swale, Joshua Steele
[18??-19??] Recorded in The Tradesmen's Advertiser of 1874, where he was a
Decorative Artist and Grainer to the Trade

at 50 Pellon Lane, Halifax

Swale, Mr
[1???-1???] A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

B

If I want the proper man to do my Decorating, Graining, Marbling or Sign Writing, I will address the post card to

Swale, the Painter,
Victoria Street East, (off Northgate), Halifax

Swale-Pope, Rosie
[1947-] MBE.

Former wife of Colin J. Swale – the son of Heath Grammar School headmaster, W. R. Swale.

With their children, they were the first family to round Cape Horn on their round-the-world trip in 1970. Rosie became a media personality

Swale, Thomas
[1???-1880] A member of Halifax Town Council [1853-1880]

He died 3rd April 1880

Swale, Thomas Steele
[1???-1842] He ran a school in Halifax.

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].

See Thomas Crossley

Swale, W.
[18??-19??] In 1872, he established a fish, fruit and game dealer business 1-3 Southgate, Halifax

Swale, Walter Ronald
[1904-1993] TD, MA.

He was educated at Judd School, Tonbridge, a Class II English graduate of Birmingham University, teacher at Wednesbury Boys' High School [1926-1930], and senior English master at King Edward VI Five Ways High School, Birmingham before becoming the 23rd headmaster of Heath Grammar School [1946-1971].

In [Q3] 1929, he married Lucy V. Stroud [1905-1959] in Bedford.

Children:

  1. Colin J.

Swale, William Herbert
[1856-1916] Born in Halifax

In [Q3] 1881, he married Louisa Pearce in Toxteth Park, Lancashire.

They lived at 7 Farnley Square, Ella Street, Hull.

During World War I, he served as First Mate with the Mercantile Marine aboard SS Adriatic which was reported missing and presumed lost in October 1916 between Newport, Wales and Marseilles.

He died 31st October 1916 (aged 60).

He is remembered on the Tower Hill Memorial, London

Swales Moor
Area of Boothtown.

See Boothtown Colliery, Brow Pit, Ambler Thorn, Cold Harbour Mine, Boothtown, Nab End Mine, Boothtown, Red Gin Mine, Boothtown, Ringby Quarries, Shoot Pit, Boothtown and Turner's Pit, Boothtown

Swales, William
[1845-1913] Of Brighouse.

He married Elizabeth [1846-1921].

Children:

  1. George who married Eliza [1879-1931]

William died 1st June 1913 (aged 68).

Elizabeth died 14th November 1921 (aged 75).

Members of the family were buried at Brighouse Cemetery

Swall, Leonard
[1898-1917] Born in Croydon, Surrey.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 17th Battalion Middlesex Regiment.

He died in Halifax [10th December 1917].

He is remembered with a CWGC headstone at Stoney Royd Cemetery [J A 90]

Swallow & Company
Carpet manufacturers at Rastrick [1874]

Swallow & Sladen
Corn dealers and millers at Sterne Mills, Copley [1809].


Question: Does anyone know if the business involved John Swallow and/or his family?

 

Swallow, Arthur Reginald
[1879-1917] Son of Thomas Dawson Swallow.

He was educated at Halifax New School & Trinity College, Dublin / a member of St Paul's Church, King Cross & Sunday School / a teacher at the Sunday School / a member of Halifax Hockey Club / a teacher at Halifax New School / a schoolmaster [1901] / a schoolmaster at Lucton School, Kingsland, Herefordshire [1911] / a schoolmaster at Lickey Hills School, Barnt Green, Worcestershire [1914].

During World War I, he served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 8th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment.

He had been hospitalised with influenza and rejoined his battalion on 22nd April 1917

He was killed 2 days later whilst leading an attack on enemy lines in France [24th April 1917] (aged 37).

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [5A & 6C], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £161 0/8d.

Administration was granted to his widowed mother Mary Jane and/or his unmarried sister Kathleen Eliza Swallow

Swallow, Benjamin
[1???-1???] Around 1874, he established business as a general house and church decorator, paper hanger, glass and sign writer and gilder at Bull Green, Halifax.

He also invented and patented the Fearnought Cash and Automatic Checking Till

Swallow, Benjamin
[18??-18??] Licensee of the Woodman Inn, Halifax [1859].

In 1860, his licence was suspended, his being considered unfit to keep a house.

The Brewster Session heard that there had been many reports of shameful conduct and robbery at the inn.

Michael Stocks, who owned the pub, said that Swallow had family differences, and had run away and had been advertised for as drowned. Swallow was a yearly tenant and could not be dismissed under a 6 months' notice

Swallow, Charles
[1807-1877] Son of John Swallow.

Baptised at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge.

He moved to Ardwick, Manchester.

He married Mary Haslam.

Children:

  1. Mary Haslam (Swallow) [1835-1911] who married her cousin John Henry Swallow

Swallow, Gillian
[19??-] Vicar of St Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [1995-1997]

Swallow, John
[1783-1872] Born in Rotherham.

He was a corn miller at Sowerby Bridge / a corn merchant [1841, 1851] / a retired corn miller [1861].

When interviewed for Crabtree's Tour of Calder Dale of 1832, Mr Swallow of Sowerby Bridge refused to the petition for the Ten Hours Bill

He was related to Mr Sutcliffe of Sowerby Bridge.

On 13th May 1806, he married Harriet Sutcliffe [1780-1864] from Halifax, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Charles
  2. John
  3. Joshua [1810-1892]
  4. George [1811-1876]
  5. William Henry
  6. Eliza [1813-1877]
  7. Ann [1815-1899]
  8. Edward Sutcliffe [1818-1870]
  9. Harriet [1820-1871]
  10. Sarah Elizabeth [1822-1902]

All the children were baptised at Christ Church Sowerby Bridge.

The family lived at

  • Clough House, Warley [1841, 1851]
  • Laurel Bank, Sowerby Bridge [1861]

Both John and Harriet died in Manchester

Swallow, John
[1809-1863] Son of John Swallow.

He was a cotton spinner at Sterne Mills, Copley [1835] / a corn miller [1841] / a commission agent [1851] / a retired corn miller [1861]

On 22nd July 1834, he married Mary Dawson [1808-1878] at Hutton Cranswick, York.

Children:

  1. John Henry
  2. Thomas Dawson
  3. George Edward [b 1837]
  4. Mary Eliza [1839-1917] who was Matron at Chigwell Grammar School
  5. Fanny [1841-1901]
  6. Harriete Blanche [1842-1913]
  7. Amelia [1843-1844]
  8. Alice Jane [1845-1925]
  9. Richard Dawson


In 1881, the sisters – Fanny [1841-1901], Harriete Blanche [1842-1913], and Alice Jane [1845-1925] - ran a day school in Halifax. The sisters never married
 

The family lived at

  • Sterne Cottage [1841]
  • 8 Trinity Row, Halifax [1851]
  • Isle of Man [1861]
  • 8 Trinity Row [where his wife Mary was school mistress 1861]
  • 8 Trinity Place [where Mary was running a Ladies Academy 1871]

John died on the Isle of Man [15th October 1863] (aged 54).

He was buried at Kirk Onchan, Isle of Man.

Mary died 23rd June 1878.

She was buried at Christ Church, Sowerby Bridge

See Swallow & Sladen

Swallow, John
[1821-1???] A dyer of Halifax.

In June 1849, he and John Kitson were convicted of manslaughter after throwing Robert Holdsworth out of a window in an argument.

At York Assizes, on 11th July 1849, the 2 men were sentenced to be transported for 18 years. They were amongst the 209 convicts who left England for Western Australia on the Mermaid [30th December 1850]

Swallow, John
[1852-19??] Born in Doncaster.

He was a labourer in brickyards [1881] / a stone quarryman [1891, 1901].

In 1874, he married Elizabeth Dawson [1855-1895] in Halifax.


Elizabeth was born in Armsthorpe / Osmothorpe, Yorkshire
 

Children:

  1. Harriet [b 1875]
  2. Annie [b 1877] who was a cotton card room hand [1901]
  3. Florence [b 1879]
  4. Mary A [b 1883] who was a worsted twister [1901]
  5. Elizabeth [b 1887] who was a worsted doffer [1901]
  6. Richard
  7. John Thomas [b 1893] who was a cotton yarn piecer [1911]

Elizabeth died in 1895 (aged 40).

The family lived at

  • Sandall Brickyards, Long Sandall, Doncaster [1881]
  • North Skelton, Cleveland, Yorkshire [1891]
  • New Street, Stainland [1901, 1911 (when Annie was head of the household)]

Living with them [in 1881] was sister-in-law Emma Dawson [b  1861]

Swallow, John Chambers
[1877-1956] Son of Thomas Dawson Swallow.

He was a textile designer [1901] / a photographer [1911].

He lived at 69 Dudwell Lane, Halifax [1956].

He died in Halifax General Hospital [2nd February 1956].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £1,024 19/4d.

Probate was granted to Harold Ingham Bearder and John Alfred Bearder.

Swallow, John Henry
[1835-1899] JP.

Son of John Swallow.

Born at Sterne Mills, Copley [11th May 1835].

He was an advocate for a Free Library in Sowerby Bridge / Halifax Borough Treasurer / an employee of the Halifax Joint Stock Banking Company [1850] / First General Manager of the bank [1882] / a Governor of Heath Grammar School [1880] / a trustee of the Halifax Ragged School [1897].

On 27th September 1864, he married his cousin Mary Haslam Swallow at St Saviour, Chorlton upon Medlock.


Mary was the daughter of Charles Swallow
 

Children:

  1. Edith Mary [b 1866]
  2. Gertrude Alice [1869-1869]
  3. son [1871] who died in infancy
  4. Bertha Marian [1872-1873]
  5. Margaret Haslam [1875-1966]

The family lived at Crow Wood Mansion, Sowerby Bridge.

John Henry died 7th September 1899 (aged 64).

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £5,486 1/3d.

Probate was granted to his widow Mary.

Children Gertrude Alice, infant son & Bertha Marian were buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross.

John Henry & other members of the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

Swallow, Leonard
[1893-1916] Son of Elizabeth & John Edward Swallow of 33 Blenheim Gardens, Wallington, Surrey.

Born at Hebden Bridge.

During World War I, he served as a Company Sergeant Major with the 1st Battalion Honourable Artillery Company.

He died 15th November 1916 (aged 23).

He was buried at Ancre British Cemetery, Beaumont-Hamel, France [Special Mem. 14].

Swallow, Richard
[1890-19??] MM.

Son of John Swallow.

Born in North Skelton in Cleveland, Yorkshire.

He was a member of Stainland Mechanics' Institute / a woollen-hand of Stainland [1910] / a twister woollen [1911].

In 1910, he married Catherine Gladys Round [1889-19??] at St Andrew's Church, Stainland.


Catherine Gladys, of Northowram, was born in New Bolderton, Nottingham, the daughter of Joe Round, painter
 

Children:

  1. Vera [b 1911]

The family lived at

  • New Street, Stainland [with Richard's sister Annie 1911]
  • Coldwell Hills, Stainland [1916]

During World War I, he enlisted in Halifax [August 1914] – the first volunteer from Stainland to join Kitchener's Army – and served as a Private with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was sent to France [May 1916].

He was wounded in the abdomen [October 1916].

He was awarded the Military Medal on the Somme [5th October 1916]


He was a stretcher-bearer and made 5 journeys between the trench and the dressing station under heavy artillery fire, and, although buried 3 times, he was successful in getting his men to safety
 

He was wounded in the right forearm [January 1917], and in the left thigh [August 1917].

At a concert at Stainland Mechanics' Institute [March 1917], Councillor B. Priestley (Vice-President) and James Rothwell (President) presented the Military Medal to Private Swallow.

In January 1919, he applied for a disability award from the army, for the wounds to his arm and thigh. He was assessed by the Military Hospital in Halifax to have a disability of less than 20%, and was granted a one-off gratuity of £35 [April 1919]

Swallow, Canon Richard Dawson
[1847-1930] Son of John Swallow.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School and Corpus Christi College Cambridge.

He taught at Wellington College Preparatory School, Nottingham High School, and Archbishop Harnett's School, Chigwell.

He was Headmaster of Chigwell Grammar School His sister Mary Eliza was Matron at the school.

He was a well-known and respected educationalist.

He was Honorary Secretary of the Incorporated Association of Headmasters [1895-1912].

He was Honorary Canon at St Alban's [1905] at Chelmsford [1914], Rural Dean of West City [1917] and rector of St Mary Abchurch and St Lawrence Pountney, London

Swallow, Robert
[1902-1944] Son of Kate Eliza & Ernest Swallow of Halifax.

He married Henrietta.

They lived in Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the Army Catering Corps.

He died 29th October 1944 (aged 42).

He was buried at Mierlo War Cemetery, Nederlands [II A 13]

Swallow, Sam
[1882-1918] Son of Ben Swallow of Halifax.

In [Q1] 1909, he married Margaret Ellen Hayton in Halifax.

Children:

  1. child

They lived at 4 Colin Street, Hanson Lane, Halifax.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed at Cambrai [11th October 1918] (aged 36).

He was buried at Wellington Cemetery, Rieux-en-Cambresis, France [II D 9].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Swallow, Thomas Dawson
[1836-1911] Son of John Swallow.

Born in Halifax.

He was a manager (floorcloth).

On 23rd August 1866, he married Mary Jane Chambers [1840-1919] at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.

Children:

  1. Kathleen Eliza [b 1867]
  2. Edgar Dawson [1869-1912] who died in Vancouver
  3. Thomas Harold [1870-1872]
  4. William [b 1873]
  5. Francis Henry [1874-1957] who died in Warrington
  6. Richard Dunn Dawson [1876-1965] who was a banker's clerk [1901], a bank cashier [1911] and died in York
  7. John Chambers
  8. Arthur Reginald

The family lived at

  • North Mount, King Cross Road [1901]
  • 4 Savile Terrace, Halifax [1911]

Living with them in 1911 was niece Charlotte Julia Swallow [b  1874]

Thomas, Mary Jane and infant Thomas Harold were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [2 FF 35] & [36]

Swallow, Turner
[1882-1916] Son of Martha & Benjamin Swallow of 2 Archer Street, King Cross Street, Halifax

He lived at

  • Blackpool
  • 13 High Street, Halifax

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 12th Works Battalion Devonshire Regiment.

He died of wounds in Heytesbury Military Hospital, Wiltshire [13th December 1916] (aged 34).

He was buried at St John's Church, Sutton Veny, Wiltshire [322 D 12].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at United Reformed Church, Carlton Street

Swallow, William Henry
[1812-1847] Son of John Swallow.

He was Medical Officer for Halifax [1845]

Swallowshaw Farm, Cross Stone
House dated 1663.

Owners and tenants have included

Swamp Cottage, Luddendenfoot
Styes Lane / Ellen Holme Lane. This was originally a water-powered mill and a cottage.

A penny found in the roof dates the house to 1805.

About 1880, a new mill was built down the hillside, and the old mill was converted into 2 cottages. It is now a private house

Swamp Dam, Luddendenfoot

Swamp, Luddendenfoot
Area of Luddendenfoot

Swamp, Northowram
An area of Queensbury. Recorded in 1832 and 1845.

See West End Methodist Chapel, Queensbury

Swamp Reservoir, Boulderclough
Built in 1865. It supplied the water troughs on the adjacent railway line

Swan, Alfred
[1885-1916] Son of Robert Swan.

Born in Cambridge.

He was a boiler maker labourer [1901] / a boiler maker [1906] / a boiler maker welder [1911] / employed at Hartley & Sugden / a well-known rugby footballer playing at Thrum Hall & for Brighouse Rangers.

On 16th June 1906, he married Ethel Magson at Halifax Parish Church.


Ethel, of Spring Hall Lane, Halifax, was the daughter of William Henry Magson
 

Children:

  1. Philis [b 1907]
  2. Lily [b 1910]
  3. twins Henry [b 1912]
  4. Robert [b 1912]

The family lived at

  • 22 Back Crossley Terrace, Hanson Lane, Halifax [1911]
  • 11 Allerton Street, Gibbet Street [1916]

During World War I, he served as a Company Sergeant Major with the 10th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was reported missing and assumed to have died [10th July 1916].

He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance.

His brother Robert also died in the War, and another brother served in the Persian Gulf.

They are remembered on the family grave at Christ Church, Pellon.

In 1918, Ethel married Lewis Hargreaves

Swan & Leach
They had an excursion and tourists office at 44 Crown Street, Halifax [1906]

Swan Bank Coal & Brick Company Limited
Or Brick & Tile Company. Red brick manufacturers. Formed in 1864. Had a quarry and brickworks at Bailey Hall Road, and owned the Swan Bank Colliery. The coal mine was originally owned by the Rawson family from the 1820s, and had several entrances: Bank Bottom near the bottom of Southowram Bank, and Pit Hill on Trooper Lane.

T. Crabtree was Secretary [1874].

See Caddy Field Board School

Swan Bank Recreation Ground, Halifax
Recorded in 1936

Swan Coppice, Halifax
A house which stood where Halifax Town Hall now stands.

There was a popular bowling green attached to the building.

In the 1840s, the property was acquired by the Crossley family.

Evening classes for the Halifax Mechanics' Institute were held here [1849].

Daniel Stocks was brewing here [1850].

This is discussed in the book Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax

Swan Field, Brighouse
Aka Black Swan Field [1850, 1866].

Area of Brighouse near the Black Swan where the annual Brighouse Pig Fair and the Brighouse rush-bearing celebrations were held.

A bowling green was recorded here.

Wombwell's Menagerie was here when it visited Brighouse in December 1870.

The site was later occupied by Sugden's Flour Mill

Swan Grove, Millwood
Built in 1833 using material from St Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Swan, John William
[1899-1940] Son of Mary Ann & James Swan.

During World War II, he served as an Aircraftman 1st Class with the Royal Air Force.

He died 25th January 1940 (aged 41).

In [Q3] 1936, he married Christiana I. Kennedy in Halifax.

They lived in Brighouse.

He was buried at Brighouse Cemetery [E C 487]

Swan, Robert
[1849-1910] Born in Ireland.

He was unemployed [1901] / a land surveyor [1908].

He married Elsie Souter [1851-1916].


Elsie was born in Scotland
 

Children:

  1. Elsie [b 1871 in Scotland] who was a worsted mill hand [1891]
  2. Catherine [b 1872 in Chester] who was a worsted mill hand [1891]
  3. Irvina [b 1874 in Whitwell, Derbyshire] who was a worsted mill hand [1891]
  4. William [b 1876 in Scotland] who was a worsted mill hand [1891]
  5. George [b 1878 in Rocester, Staffordshire] who was a worsted mill hand [1891]
  6. Elizabeth [b 1881] who was a woollen twister [1901]
  7. Robert
  8. Alfred
  9. Frederick [b 1887 in Birmingham] who was a cotton piecer [1901]
  10. Harry [b 1889 in Halifax-1891]
  11. Archibald [1896-1907]

The family lived at

  • 14 Luton Street, Halifax [1891, 1901, 1910]
  • Auderton Fold, Halifax [1916]

Sons Robert & Alfred died in World War I

Robert died in Halifax [15th September 1910].

Elsie died in Halifax [10th February 1916].

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon [3 G 2]: Robert, Elsie, Elsie's mother Elsie Souter [1833-1911], and Archibald, and Robert & Alfred are remembered on the grave

Swan, Robert
[1882-1917] Son of Robert Swan.

Born in Stowmarket, Suffolk.

He was a carter [1901] / a driver of 14 Luton Street [1908] / a confectionery packer (toffee manufacturer) [1911] / employed at Mackintosh's.

In 1908, he married Lily Farren [1886-19??] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.


Lily, of 25 Wadsworth Street, Halifax, was born in Sheerness, Kent, the daughter of James Farren, driller
 

Children:

  1. Elsie Mary [b 1910]
  2. James R [b 1914]

The family lived at

  • 16 Handel Street, Halifax [1911]
  • 29 Hough, Stump Cross [1917]

During World War I, he enlisted [13th July 1916], and served as a Private with the 8th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed at Steenbeke, near Ypres [11th August 1917].

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [20], on the Memorial at John Mackintosh & Sons Limited, and on the Memorial at Saint Matthew's Church, Northowram

His brother Alfred also died in the War, and another brother served in the Persian Gulf.

They are remembered on the family grave at Christ Church, Pellon

Swan, Thomas
[1892-1915] Son of John Swan of 8 John Street, Halifax.

In [Q4] 1911, he married Violet Varley in Leeds.

They lived with Thomas's parents.

During World War I, he served as a Private with the 1st/5th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

He was killed in action in France [25th September 1915] (aged 23).

He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [47], and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance

Swann, Rev George
[1798-1883] Born at Barton, Barnsley. He was educated at Rotherham College and served at Market Bosworth, Bishop Auckland, Stokesley, Attercliffe and Settle before becoming Minister at Bramley Lane Congregational Church [1844]. During his ministry, and with the help of Titus Salt, the chapel began to prosper. He moved to Worksop and then to Stafford where he died

Swanston, Charles Allen
[1843-1???] Born in Hull.

In [Q1] 1870, he married Rachel [1847-1880] in Todmorden.

Children:

  1. Samuel Sutcliffe (Swanston) [b 1880] who died in infancy

Rachel & son Samuel died [Q4] 1880

Swat Farm, Cragg Vale
On 8th January 1924 there was a fire at the Farm which was then owned by Mr W. Gothard.

This was the first occasion on which the Mytholmroyd Fire Brigade used their new motor fire engine.

See G. P. Wilkinson

Swayneroyde, Greetland
An early name for Crawstone Hall

Sweet Briar Cottage, Heptonstall
37/39 Towngate. House built about 1700

Sweet Briar Cottage, Walsden
Bottomley Road. Early 18th century house

Swift...
The entries for people & families with the surname Swift are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Swift Cross, Soyland
Crabtree records a road-side cross here which he says was erected by the Swift family of Swift Place. Its precise location is unknown

Swift Cross Spa, Soyland
A chalybeate spring popular in the 19th century for its medicinal qualities

Swift's: George Swift & Sons Limited
Manufacturers of machine-tools, lathes, drills and shapers at Claremount Works, Halifax. Founded by George Swift in 1884.

In 1939, they acquired Summerskill Brothers and the name was changed to Swift-Summerskill

Swift Place, Soyland
Aka Swifts Place.


Question: Does anyone know whether this is the same as Upper Swift Place, Soyland?

 

Built by the Swift family in the early 1600s.

Crabtree records that the Swift family once lived here.

Datestones log the history of the property:

  • The farm-house dated SMD 1626 for the Dyson family

    • A courtyard block dated ESH 1698,
    • An added wing dated ESH 1704,
    • A barn dated ESH 1714

    for Elkanah Hoyle

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

This is discussed in the books Halifax Antiquarian Society Transactions, Our Home & Country and Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax.

See Swift Cross, Soyland and Swift Place Mills, Soyland

Swift-Summerskill
Established in 1939, when George Swift & Sons Limited acquired the business of Summerskill Brothers.

In 1955, they became a part of Asquith's.

Staveley's took over later, and in 1968, they closed Swift's factory and moved production from Claremount to Craven Brothers in Stockport.

The business later became Crawford Swift and production returned to the Claremount Road works

Swift's: T. Swift & Sons
Tailors and hatters at 214-216 Queens Road, Halifax [1936]

Swift's: William B. Swift Limited
Textile engineers and wire manufacturers established in 1876. They were at Leafland Street Works, Halifax. They specialised in the manufacture of wires for weaving the pile of carpets and moquette

Swifte, John
[15??-1556] Clothier of Brighouse. He was executed for the murder of Rev Robert Holdsworth, Vicar of Halifax

Swill Hill

Swillan
Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865] as being a place in the Parish of Halifax, although its precise location is not indicated

Swilling Hill

Swillington, Todmorden
House near Stoodley Pike

Swindel & Jeffery
Wholesale grocers, tea dealers, tallow chandlers, provision merchants, and hop merchants at 16/17 Old Market [1842, 1845, 1850], 6 Southgate, Halifax [1842, 1845, 1850], and Denholm, Luddendenfoot [1845].

Partners included Samuel Swindel and John Jeffery

Swindel, Samuel
[18??-18??] Tea dealer and grocer.

He was at 4 Southgate [1829], 6 Southgate [1854], 7 Southgate [1837], and 16 Old Market [1837]. He was a partner in Swindel & Jeffery.

He lived at Fenny Royd, Hipperholme [1845].

See Mr Swindell

Swindell, Mr
[18??-18??] A Samuel Swindel had a tea/grocery business at 4 Southgate [1829, 1834, 1845].

On 1st February 1853, the first premises of the Halifax Permanent Benefit Building Society was established over Mr Swindell's shop at 19 Old Market, Halifax. The Society paid £10 annual rent

Swindells, George
[1845-19??] Born in Macclesfield, Cheshire.

He was a letter carrier [1871] / a post office clark [1881] / a postal clerk [1891] / postmaster at Sowerby Bridge Post office [1892, 1896, 1901].

When he retired on 31st May 1905, he had worked for the post office for 38 years, and as postmaster for Sowerby Bridge after 13 years.

In 1868, he married Jane Oliver in Rochdale.


Jane was born in Flash, Staffordshire
 

Children:

  1. Ada [b 1878] who was a post office clerk [1901, 1911]

The family lived at

  • 13 Rose Place, Wardleworth, Rochdale [1871]
  • 4 Fenton Street, Castleton, Rochdale [1881]
  • 69 Boundary Street, Castleton, Rochdale [1891]
  • Central Building, Sowerby Bridge [1901]
  • 8 Myrtle Terrace, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

Swindle, William
[1807-187?] Born in Elland.

He was a weaver [1841] / woollen manufacturer, grocer & agent [1851] / a farmer of 18 acres [1871].

On 22nd September 1828, he married (1) Susanna Thornton [1810-184?] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children:

  1. Sarah [b 1828] who was a worsted spinner [1841], a twister [1851]
  2. Mary [b 1830] who was a dress maker [1851]
  3. Jane [b 1833]
  4. Elizabeth [b 1835]
  5. Eliza [1837-1901] who was a twister [1851] & married Simeon Kaye
  6. Martha [1840-1911] who was a dress maker [1871, 1881], housekeeper for her sister Eliza & family [1901]

In [Q1] 1848, he married (2) Sarah Tate [1815-1???] in Halifax.


Sarah was born in Skircoat, the daughter of Joseph Tate.

Sarah already had a child: John Tate [1843-1901]

 

Children:

  1. Richard [1848-1863]
  2. Ann Elizabeth [b 1850] who was a dress maker [1871]
  3. Susannah [1854-1908] who was a pupil teacher [1871]

The family lived at

  • West Gate, Elland [1851]
  • Bleak House, Elland [1871]

Living with them [in 1871] were brother-in-law Henry Tate [b  1833] (gardener) and son-in-law John Tate [b 1844] (butcher) 

Swine Market, Halifax

Swineshead Clough, Langfield
See Yorkshire-Lancashire border

Swineshead, Lumbutts
Lumbutts Road. Mid 17th century house and cottage – Swineshead Cottage. The property was rebuilt in the 18th century.

Owners and tenants have included

It is now 2 dwellings.

See Lower Swineshead, Todmorden and Middle Swineshead, Todmorden

Swineshead Working Men's Club, Todmorden
Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 50

Swinhoe, Rev Terry
[1949-] From Swansea, Wales.

He was a teacher [1974-1984] / ordained [1984] / curate at St Peter's Church, Harborne, Birmingham [1984-1987] / Vicar of St John the Evangelist, Warley [1987-1996] / Vicar of Rastrick [1996-2006] / Priest-in-Charge at St Thomas's Church, Greetland and St John the Evangelist, West Vale [2006-2014]

Swire, Frank Harland
[19??-19??] Grandson of Jabez Swire.


Question: Does anyone know which of Jabez's sons was Frank Harland's father?

 

He had a pharmacy and chemist's business in Halifax – Frank Swire Limited.

He was Mayor of Halifax [1956-1957]

Swire's: Frank Swire Limited
Pharmacy and chemist's business established by Frank Harland Swire.

The business was at

Swire, Jabez
[1846-1927] Born in Skipton.

In 1871, he was living with his sister, Mary Jane [1849-1???], and brother-in-law grocer/provision dealer, Robert Wade [1846-1???] and their daughter, at King Street, Huddersfield.

In 1873, Jabez came to Halifax.

Around 1874, he established a pharmaceutical and dispensing chemists business at King Cross and 193 Queens Road, Halifax

On 5th June 1873, he married Ann Jane Wignall [1847-1???] from Clitheroe, in Burnley.

Children:

  1. Charles Henry [b 1874]
  2. Percy Wignall [b 1881]
  3. Frank [b 1886]
  4. Alice [b 1886]

The family lived at

He was buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross

The Obituary notice for Jabez says that Frank Harland Swire was his grandson

Swire, John
[1738-1799] Halifax merchant.

He married Jane, daughter of Christopher Smith

Swire, John
[1749-1???] Of Skipton.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Roger
  2. Elizabeth [1744-1793] who married William Currer

Swire, John
[1831-1875] He was killed during the construction of the Queensbury Tunnel [1st July 1875] (aged 44), as he was removing earth in the tunnel, and being deaf, he did not hear a whistle warning of approaching wagons, and was run over, sustaining head injuries, and crushed and broken legs

Swire, Roger
[1749-1???] Of Halifax.

Born in Skipton.

Son of John Swire.

In 1770, he married (1) Janet, daughter of Rev William Currer, in Clapham.

In 1790, he married (2) Hannah Mellin.

Children:

  1. several

Swire, Samuel
[1764-1839] Of Halifax.

He married Mary Butler


Mary was the daughter of Ann Butler of Skipton
 

Swire, William Hallewell
[1923-1943] Or William Helliwell Swire

Son of Emily Blanche & Frank Swire, dentist, of 1 Heath Hall, Halifax.

He was educated at Crossley & Porter School.

During World War II, he served as a Pilot Officer with 9 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

He trained in the USA.

He was killed in action [3rd April 1943] (aged 20).

He was buried at Eindhoven (Woensel) General Cemetery, Netherlands [JJB 46].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax

Swires Road Almshouses, Halifax
In 1882, this name was recorded on deaths which occurred at Crossley Almshouses, Arden Road

Swithenbank, John
[1866-1923] Born in Stansfield.

Born in Halifax.

He was a brush maker & grocer [1907-1923] / a grocer & brushmaker (employer) [1911].

In [Q1] 1890, he married Mary Jane King [1866-1926] from Halifax, in Halifax.


Mary Jane was assisting in the family business [1911]
 

Children:

  1. Annie [b 1890] who was assisting in the family business [1911]
  2. Luke
  3. Maud [1896-1966] who was a shop assistant [1911]
  4. Alice [1902-1992]

The family lived at 50 Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge [1907-1926].

Members of the family were buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

Swithenbank, Luke
[1893-1954] Son of John Swithenbank.

He was a brushmaker & grocer.

On 14th July 1920, he married Grace Wilcock [1893-19??] from Norland, at St George's Church, Sowerby.

They had no children.

They lived at 50 Sowerby Street, Sowerby Bridge [1961].

He was buried at Sowerby Bridge Cemetery

Sybil
[1???-1248] Aka Sigill. Prioress of Kirklees Priory [1240-1248]

Sybil, Lady
[1???-1???] She lived alone at the farm at Bearnshaw Tower with only a housemaid and farm labourers. Local gossips said that she walked the moors – often assuming the form of a white cat – and disappeared for long periods. She was an independent woman and rebuffed suitors.

One of her suitors, William Towneley, approached a local mystic, Mother Helston, for a way to win the lady. Helston told him to go hunting at Hallowe'en and capture the white doe which he would find. He did this, and on taking the captured doe to Bearnshaw, it transformed into Lady Sybil. The couple were married.

Later, a local boy was trying to shoo off a group of cats and accidentally cut off the paw of a white cat. He kept the paw and, in the morning, it had changed into a woman's hand wearing a wedding ring. He took the hand to William Towneley and Lady Sybil restored the hand, leaving only a scar. Lady Sybil and Mother Helston are said to be buried at the foot of Eagle Crag, Todmorden.

Local legend says that at midnight on Hallowe'en, a white doe – Lady Sybil – stands on the crag, chased by a hunter – William Towneley – and his dogs, appears at Eagle Crag, Todmorden

Sycamore House, Blackshawhead
New Shaw Lane. Originally 2 early 19th century cottages. It is now a single dwelling

The Sycamores, Warley
Owners and tenants have included

Sydel-Ing
Also Sydelynge, Sydle-ynge. One of the closes or areas of common land around Halifax Parish Church in the 14th century.

Others were Blackledge-Ing, Hall-Ing, Southfield, Northfield, Netherfield.

See Ing and Seedlings Mount, Halifax

Syke House, Greetland
Owners and tenants have included

Syke House, Halifax

Syke Well, Priestley Green
Aka Helliwell Syke Well. A small brook which feeds a set of 4 large stone troughs.

The water flows down into Coley Beck.

There are ash trees – an ancient symbol – growing around the area behind the well.

Gives its name to Syke Lane, Lightcliffe

Sykes...
The entries for people & families with the surname Sykes are gathered together in the SideTrack.

The individuals listed there are not necessarily related to each other.

Sykes & Company Limited
Woollen manufacturers at Canal Mills, Sowerby Bridge

Sykes & Horner
Common brewers at Halifax.

Partners included (possibly) John Sykes and Mr Horner.

The partnership was dissolved in July 1863

Sykes's: Edmund Sykes & Sons Limited
Woollen manufacturers of Barkisland. Established by Edmund Sykes. They were at Krumlin Mills [1814-1905] and Owlet Hall Mills, Elland [1905] which were built by Sykes's

Sykes's: Edward Sykes & Sons Limited
Fancy woollen manufacturers and cotton spinners of Stainland and Longwood. They had business at their Gosport Mills, Stainland. Recorded in 1803.

Partners included Edward Sykes and James Walker Sykes.

They operated under the Sykes name until 1927

Sykes Gardens
Pleasure gardens opened in Brighouse in 1872 by Mr Sykes

Sykes Gate Bottom, Cragg Vale
Blackstone Edge. There are 3 upright boundary stones from the early 19th century. They are in a triangular arrangement and each is inscribed S + B

Sykes's: James & Thomas Sykes
Woollen manufacturers at Soyland. Partners included James Sykes and Thomas Sykes.

In November 1851, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Sykes's: John Sykes & Son
Woollen spinners at Stainland.

In September 1857, the company was charged with allowing 2 persons over the age of 18, to work in their factory after 2:00 pm on Saturday afternoon. The Inspector of factories said that the firm was in the habit of working their hands after legal hours on Saturdays, and that he had recently dropped in at 2:20 pm, to find 2 girls (Selina and Betty Blackburn) engaged in cleaning the machinery. John Sykes said that the hands had worked against orders. The firm was fined 20/- plus 10/- costs in each case

Sykes's: Levi Sykes & Company (Brearley) Limited
Woollen and blanket manufacturers established by Levi Sykes at Brearley Mills, Midgley.

The works were badly damaged by fire on 30th April 1907

Sykes's: Miles Sykes & Son
Oilcloth manufacturers of Calder Works, Sowerby Bridge and King Cross Mills, Halifax.

The firm was founded in the mid-19th century by Miles Sykes. Recorded in 1874.

They were at Sowerby Bridge and Northallerton.

The linoleum part of the business was developed by his son, John E. Sykes, towards the end of the 19th century.

Savile Merrall Sykes marketed one of their linoleum products as Sykoleum

Sykewell Fields, Lightcliffe
Land mentioned in 1808 when it was occupied by Rufus Sunderland

Sykoleum
Floor-covering produced by Miles Sykes & Son

The Sykonian
Southgate. A sign for The Sykonian appears above a shop marked as the Family Boot & Shoe Market on a photograph of Southgate taken by Ezra Greaves


Question: Does anyone know anything about The Sykonian

 

Sylvan
Soap invented by Samuel Dyson. It was advertised as
a new discovery in scientific soap making which promised to superseded all soaps and soap powders

Symonds, Fanny A.
[1850-19??]

Recorded in 1901, when she was Matron of the Ladies Association for the Training of Neglected & Friendless Children

Symons, Clifford
[1895-1916] Son of Eliza Ann & Warrick Symons of 3 Back Rhodes Street, Halifax

During World War I, he enlisted with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment), then served as a Corporal with the 1st/4th Battalion York & Lancaster Regiment.

He died 26th April 1916 (aged 21).

He is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium [125-128], on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Halifax

Symons, Frank
[1921-1944] Son of Sally & William Francis Symons.

Born in South Kirby.

He was a regular soldier [from 1938] and served 2 years in Ireland.

In [Q2] 1942, he married Edith Brooks in Halifax.

Children:

  1. child

They lived at 60 Blackwood Grove, Pellon, Halifax.

During World War II, he served as a Private with the 6th Battalion Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).

He was killed in action in France [28th June 1944] (aged 23).

He was buried at Tilly-sur-Seulles War Cemetery, France [IV F 13].

He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance, and on the Memorial at Christ Church, Pellon

Sympathetic Society of Hebden Bridge
The Society was one of the subscribers to the Leeds Infirmary [1792]

Sympson, Henry
[15??-1600] Of Hipperholme.

Son of John Sympson.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. William

Sympson, John
[1???-1???] Son of John Sympson.

Recorded in 1500.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. Henry

Sympson, John
[14??-14??] Son of Thomas Sympson.

Recorded in 1465.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John

Sympson, John
[16??-16??] Of Rawdon.

Son of William Sympson.

He married Mary.

Children:

  1. Joseph
  2. Joshua
  3. Mary
  4. Martha

Sympson, Joseph
[16??-17??] Of Woodhouse, Leeds.

Son of John Sympson.

He married (1) Hannah Ingram.

Children:

  1. John

He married (2) Ann Marshall [16??-1707].

Children:

  1. Hannah
  2. Susanna
  3. Ann

Sympson, Thomas
[13??-14??] Of Hipperholme.

Recorded in 1409.

He married Unknown.

Children:

  1. John

Sympson, William
[15??-16??] Of Rawdon.

Son of Henry Sympson.

He married Alice.

Children:

  1. John
  2. Mary

Synnott, P. Augustine
[18??-18??] Physician at Wharf Street and 15 Lord Street, Halifax [1874]

Synott, Dr Patrick Joseph Augustine
[18??-1???]

Recorded in 1873, when he gave evidence at the trial of Sarah Ann Jagger

Sypeden
Old spelling of Shibden


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