The entries for people & families with the surname Beaumont are gathered together in this SideTrack.
This Page does not include people with other forms of the surname.
The individuals listed are not necessarily related to each other.
Born in Stainland.
He was a stone delver.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/7th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [3rd May 1917] (aged 26).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [6].
His brother Granville also died in the War
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
On 29th May 1862, he married Susannah Bowes [1831-1892] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
None of the children married.
Allen died in Elland [23rd April 1891].
Probate records show that he left a personal estate valued at £1,881 19/3d.
Administration was granted to his widow Susannah.
After his death, son Sam took over at the Wellington,
Elland [1891-1914]
Probate records show that she left an estate valued at £6,281.
In her will, she left bequests for various local organisations and
institutions, including
St John the Evangelist, Bradshaw,
Christ Church, Pellon
He was a teamer [1884].
On 25th December 1884, he married Elizabeth Aspinall [1861-1943] in Halifax.
The children were born in Stainland.
The family lived at Holroyd Square Stainland [1911]
Sons Granville & Albert died in World War I
Born in Elland.
Baptised in Elland [4th December 1831].
He was
a grocer [1871] /
partner in Beaumont's with his brother Godfrey Beaumont [1871]
In [Q3] 1866, he married Mary Whitaker Stephenson [1838-1879]
in Huddersfield.
Children:
The family lived at
Butterworth died 19th January 1889.
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £219 3/-
to brother Godfrey and son John Herbert
Born in Northowram.
He was
a carpet printer [1871] /
a gas works labourer [1901]
He married Eliza [1863-19??]
Children:
The family lived at
Charles was dead by 1911.
Living with them in 1901 were his niece Rosina Hartley [b
1879] (dry flax worker) and nephew Charles Beaumont Hartley.
Living with them in 1911 were grandson Harold [b 1911], nephew
Charlie Beaumont Hartley, and niece Eliza Hartley [b 1892]
(worsted spinner)
In [Q4] 1905, he married Catherine Jane Traher in Halifax.
They lived at 22 Gladstone Road, Halifax.
During World War I,
he served as a Sergeant
with the 1st Battalion
Northumberland Fusiliers.
He died 27th October 1914 (aged 41).
He is remembered on the Le Touret Memorial, France [5 & 6],
on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Saint Mary's Church, Halifax
He was a weaver [1861].
On 26th October 1829, he married Hannah Priestley at Elland.
Hannah had a daughter, Elizabeth [b 1825], and
(possibly) a son, Henry.
Children:
The family lived at Lower Sparkhouse, Norland [1851]
She married William Edward Ledgard.
She was buried at Rastrick Church
Son of Rev Luke Beaumont.
Born in Huddersfield.
He was
educated at Pembroke College Oxford /
appointed to a post at Liverpool University.
During World War I,
he enlisted [1915], and
served as a Captain
with the 17th Battalion
King's (Liverpool Regiment).
He was awarded the Military Cross
[1917] for
He was hit in the abdomen and both legs [27th March 1918], and
operated on in the Casualty Clearing Station.
He was moved to hospital in Rouen.
He died after a further operation [2nd April 1918] (aged 22).
He was buried at St. Sever Cemetery, France [B 6 17].
He is remembered on Brighouse War Memorial
He was a dyer [1877].
In [Q4] 1877, he married Emma Whilding [1856-1929] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 25 Willow Street, Sowerby Bridge [1877-1922]
He was a driver with Halifax Corporation Tramways.
He married Unknown.
They lived at 8 New Bond Street, Halifax.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the Gordon Highlanders.
He was wounded on the Somme.
He died of wounds the following day [19th July 1916] (aged 39).
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on Southowram War Memorial
On 17th November 1907, he married Bedelia Mcnulty [1886-1972] in Wakefield.
Children:
The family lived 11 Ashton Road, Mytholmroyd.
Sons Ronald & Walter died in World War I
He was an architect & surveyor.
In [Q2] 1904, he married Mary Isabel Brook in Halifax.
The family lived at Broomfield House, Elland [1952].
Frederick died 7th December 1952.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £23,381 16/-.
Probate was granted to
Mary Isabel, Percy Fielding, and Walter Clement Barker
He was one of 26 founding members of Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel in Elland [1824]
In 1842, his only daughter, Mary Isabella, became the second
wife of George Skirrow Beecroft of Kirkstall Forge, Leeds
He later left the ministry.
He settled in Halifax where he became a
a worsted manufacturer /
a councillor /
a businessman who developed the area known as Beaumont Town /
President of the Halifax Branch of the Anti-Corn Law League /
a partner in the Halifax Joint Stock Banking Company [1845] /
a proprietor of houses [1851].
At Salem, he met the Akroyd family.
He married Alice Akroyd.
Children:
The family lived at
Wakefield, New Bank, Bird Cage, Halifax.
He was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
He married Hannah [1830-1???].
Children:
The family lived at Mount Pleasant, Northowram [1871]
Born in Halifax.
He was
a member of Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden /
a painter employed by Broadhurst of Ovenden.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd/7th Battalion
Manchester Regiment.
He was killed in action [21st March 1918].
He is remembered on the Pozières Memorial, France [64-67],
and on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
Born in Elland.
Baptised in Elland [21st October 1829].
He was
a grocer & corn dealer [1871] /
partner in Beaumont's with his brother Butterworth Beaumont [1871] /
a retired grocer [1881].
In May 1879, he bought land opposite Elland Parish Church for
£620.
The Elland branch of the Halifax & Huddersfield Union Banking Company was built on the land and opened on 2nd April 1894.
He is recorded as having laid out and planted the grounds at
Blackley Baptist Church.
On 28th September 1863, he married Ann(e) Fox [1830-1902] at
Elland Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was nephew Robson Beaumont [b 1853]
(apprentice grocer) and Edward H. C. Mallinson [b 1854]
(apprentice grocer)
Godfrey died 25th January 1905.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £912 4/10d.
Probate was granted to
his son Frederick
Born in Stainland [10th October 1885].
He was a cloth presser.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 1st/6th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action [12th March 1917].
He was buried at St. Vaast Post Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue, France [IV E 6].
His brother Albert also died in the War
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £66,988
He was a general labourer.
In [Q2] 1886, he married Maria Turner in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
Around 1894, the marriage between Maria & Henry broke
down and Maria and the children went to live with Halifax born
carpet weaver Harry Smith [1872].
After the 1901 census, Henry, Maria, Harry and
the children disappeared from the records
Born in Sowerby Bridge.
He was a railway porter [1907].
In 1907, he married Mary Dickinson in Sowerby Bridge.
The family moved to Mirfield [between 1908 and 1911].
During World War I,
he served as a Lance Corporal
with the 2nd Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 11th November 1914.
He is remembered on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [57]
Son of George Beaumont and Alice, daughter of James Akroyd.
He was educated at Durham and at Trinity College Cambridge [from
1836].
In 1846, he was Perpetual Curate at St Paul's Church, Leeds.
He was Rector of Poughill, Devon [1850-1861].
He died 21st March 1888
He was
educated at Almondbury Grammar School /
an assistant designer with Marriott & Muff.
During World War I,
he served as a Lieutenant
with the 2nd/7th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 24th June 1917 (aged 22).
He was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [VII B 24].
Born in Northowram.
He was
a carpet printer [1871] /
a stone quarryman [1891].
He lived at 6 Mill Terrace, Garden Street, Halifax [1891].
Living with him [in 1891] were boarders Fanny Hartley
(widowed charwoman), and her children Rosina [b 1879] (worsted
bobbin setter), and Charles.
On 24th August 1891, Fanny – shown as Fanny Hartley married
woman – had a daughter: Eliza Beaumont Hartley
He became a Halifax attorney.
He lived at
the back of the Cock & Crown Inn, Halifax.
In 1714, he took over the practice of his brother-in-law, Matthew Mason
He was
owner of Elland Mill /
High Constable of Elland [1863] /
a supporter of the Halifax, Huddersfield & Keighley Railway
He was
a grocer [1829] /
a farmer [1841].
On 20th September 1810, he married Margaret (Peggy) Dyson
[1793-18??] at Elland Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at Castle Gate, Elland [1841, 1851].
Living with them [in 1841, 1851] was his sister Hannah
Beaumont [b 1783]
He went to serve in St Helen's, Lancashire.
In [Q3] 1894, he married Mary Jane Mapleston
in Fylde.
Children:
She married John Armytage
She never married.
She lived with her brother Sam Bowes Beaumont at 28 Albert
Terrace, Elland.
She died 27th March 1924.
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £12,445 8/8d.
Probate was granted to
George Frederick Casson and his wife Beatrice
He lived at
Greenfield House, Holywell Green.
In 1911, he married Ethel Mary King [1873-1950] in Axbridge.
He died in Halifax
Born in Halifax.
He was an iron moulder [1881].
In 1870, he married Mary Jones [1843-1???] from Wales.
Children:
The family lived at 10 School Street, Halifax [1881]
He was landlord of the Hare & Hounds, Mixenden [1905, 1911].
On 10th July 1884, he married Clara Shoesmith [1864-1919] in Halifax.
The children were born in Halifax
See
Elland Feud
Born in Mytholmroyd.
He was
a member of Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd & teacher at the Sunday School /
a member of Mytholmroyd Methodist Cricket Club /
educated at Hebden Bridge Grammar School /
employed by Spencer, Wilson & Company, chartered accountants.
During World War II,
he enlisted [October 1940], and
served as a Pilot Officer
with 73 Squadron
with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He died 26th May 1942.
He was buried at Benghazi War Cemetery, Libya [8 D 15].
He is remembered on a memorial in
Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and
Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd,
in the book Royd Regeneration,
on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge United District Secondary School,
and on the Memorial at Mytholmroyd Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School.
His brother Walter also died in the War
She never married.
After his father's death, Sam took over at the Wellington, Elland [1891-1914].
He lived at 28 Albert Terrace, Elland.
He died 5th April 1921.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £22,106 11/-.
Administration was granted to his sister Mary Alice Beaumont
She never married.
She died at the Wellington Inn, Elland [27th July 1909].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £1,163 16/5d.
Administration was granted to her brother Sam Bowes Beaumont
He was
educated at Kaye's College, Huddersfield /
employed by Mr Robertshaw, butcher in Elland.
During World War II,
he served as a Private
with HQ 1 Base Ordnance Depot
Royal Army Service Corps.
He was killed in Tunisia [16th July 1943] (aged 22).
He is remembered on the Medjez-El-Bab Memorial, Tunisia [37],
on Elland War Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Elland Boys' Brigade
On 6th September 1626, he married (1) Elizabeth, daughter of
Gregory Armytage, at Hartshead.
In 1631, he succeeded his cousin, Sir Richard Beaumont, of
Whitley Beaumont.
He was on the Royalist side in the Civil War.
He was governor of Sheffield Castle.
In August 1656, he married (2) Mary Pilkington
See
Captain Farrer and
Sir William Savile
Born 29th December 1851.
Baptised at St John the Baptist, Coley [21st August 1853]
In April 1879, he was declared bankrupt
He was a cotton spinner [1905].
On 3rd Aug 1905, he married Mabel Hannah Habergham at
Ripponden Church.
Children:
The couple died in Eccles
Son of Fred Beaumont.
Born in Mytholmroyd.
He was educated at
Scout Road School,
Hebden Bridge Grammar School,
Leeds University,
and
Goldsmith's College, London University.
He taught Science & Physical Education in Enfield.
In [Q1] 1938, he married Doris J. N. Gosling
in Surrey.
During World War II,
he served as a Pilot Officer
with 152 Squadron
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
He was killed in action [23rd September 1940] (aged 26)
flying his Spitfire in the Battle of Britain.
His body was never recovered from the Channel.
He is remembered on
He is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial, Surrey [7],
He is remembered on a memorial in
Mount Zion Methodist Church, Mytholmroyd and
Scout Road Wesleyan Chapel, Mytholmroyd,
He is remembered in the book Royd Regeneration,
He is remembered on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge United District Secondary School,
He is remembered on the Memorial at Mytholmroyd Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School,
the Battle of Britain Book in Westminster Abbey,
the Battle of Britain Memorial on the Embankment in London,
and
Battle of Britain Memorial plaques in his school.
He was awarded the Battle of Britain Clasp on his 1939-1945
War Medal.
He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross
posthumously.
His brother Ronald also died in the War.
In January 2011, he,
Kenneth Manger
and
Geoffrey Garside
were commemorated when Manger Gardens, Garside Drive and Beaumont Chase, on the Wheatley
Chase development at Keighley Road, Halifax, were named in their
honour.
Walter Beaumont Terrace, Mytholmroyd in named in his honour
Susannah already had a child Martha Jane Bowes
[1851-1928] who married Luke Lumb
Elizabeth was born in Stainland
Mary was born in Shepley
Eliza was born in Bradford [1911]
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty
Emma was born in Thornham, Suffolk
Bedelia – aka Delia – was born in Huddersfield
Alice was the daughter of James Akroyd and sister of
Jonathan and James
Ann was born in Greetland
Maria was the daughter of Abraham Turner
Clara was born in Halifax
Mabel Hannah was the daughter of Walter Habergham
There are over 50 entries on
the Calderdale Companion
for people with the surname Beaumont,
as discussed in this SideTrack.
This count does not include other forms of the surname.
Unattached BMDs for Beaumont:
See
Baymyn
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