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On 19th April 1862, he committed suicide by cutting his throat,
almost severing his head from his body.
He was aware of the horror of the event and knelt on the floor with
his head over a tub when he inflicted the wounds.
FreeBMD records the death of a John Sykes in [Q2] 1862
Question:
Can anyone provide a link between this man and James Sykes?
Could he be James's son, John
In July 1887, her son was exploring in the loft when he discovered a
number of bones.
Dr Frederick Fielding Bond was called and identified the remains as
being those of a young woman.
It was said that the house had been the surgery of Dr Hopkinson, and that the bones were probably from his specimens.
Mrs Sykes displayed the bones in her house, making a charge
for visitors to see them, before the remains were taken by the police
for interment
Children:
The family lived at Oakfield, Halifax [1911].
Mary Louisa was widowed by 1911
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Building Society
He married Elizabeth [1839-1876].
Children:
Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Chapel, Lightcliffe
with his grandson Harold Muff [1889-1892] who died aged 2
years and 4 months
He was a mechanic [1910].
On 9th June 1910, he married Annie Halliday [1884-19??] from
Halifax, at Christ Church, Pellon.
Albert Victor died in Ovenden [3rd December 1939].
He was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
He was a tea dealer [1864].
On 8th October 1864, he married Emma Freeman at All Souls'
Church, Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
Alfred died 21st August 1875
Son of James Walker Sykes.
Born 19th May 1880.
Baptised at St Andrew's Church, Stainland [17th June 1880].
His family owned Gosport Mills, Outlane.
He was a woollen manufacturer [1918]
On 1st September 1909, he married Sarah Ellen Watkinson
at St Michael's & All Angels' Church, Shelf.
Children:
The family lived at
Alfred and Nellie separated in the late 1920s.
He went to live at Sheriff Hutton, York where he died
Born in Hipperholme [20th January 1884].
On 20th April 1908, she married Robert Arthur Rowlands
[1883-1978] at All Souls' Church, Halifax.
Alice died in Gloucestershire [1908]
Robert Arthur died in Sutton [1978]
He was
a partner in Harrison & Sykes [1905] /
a stone merchant & quarry owner (employer) [1911].
On 31st May 1884, he married (1) Mary Ellen Green [1859-1890] in Halifax.
They had no children.
Mary Ellen died in Southowram [1890].
In [Q1] 1891, he married (2) Ellen Whiteley [1863-1919].
Children:
The family lived at
He died at 30 New Street [7th August 1916].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £154 12/4d
to his widow Ellen
Son of Levi Sykes.
He was
educated at Beckett's Park College, Leeds /
a school teacher [1911] /
a well-known cricket & football player.
He lived at Charlestown, Hebden Bridge,
During World War I,
he served as a Gunner
with the Royal Garrison Artillery.
He was awarded the Military Medal
for
He survived the War
In November 1893, he was declared bankrupt
On 30th April 1930, he married Mary Hannah at Halifax Parish Church.
She was licensee of the Spring Rock, Greetland [1920-1930]
Ben took over at the Spring Rock [1930]
He married Maria [1796-1887].
Children:
Members of the family were buried at St Martin's Church, Brighouse
In [Q4] 1866, he married Hephzibah Garside in Halifax.
Children:
Born in Barkisland.
He was
a cart driver of Barkisland [1872] /
a farm butcher [1881] /
a farm labourer [1891].
On 1st June 1872, he married Hannah Lumb [1852-1903] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at
Benjamin died [Q4] 1897 (aged 46).
Hannah died in 1903 (aged 51)
He was a joiner [1911].
In [Q3] 1901, he married Laura Dyson [1869-1964] from
Brighouse.
Children:
The family lived at 103 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1911]
He was educated at Hebden Bridge United District Secondary School.
During World War I,
he enlisted [December 1914], and
served as a Private
with the 13th Battalion
Royal Scots.
He was wounded 4 times.
He died 1st August 1917 (aged 24).
He is remembered on the family grave at Heptonstall Church,
on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium [11],
on the Memorial at Saint John's Mission Church, Hebden Bridge,
and on the Memorial at Hebden Bridge United District Secondary School
He was art teacher at Victoria School, Rastrick
In July 1844, he was declared insolvent
Born in Brighouse.
Like others in the family, he was a gardener.
In 1865, he married Grace, daughter of William Oates,
in Halifax.
Children:
In 1871, they were living with Grace's family at Brookfoot
Lane.
In 1881, his father, John, was living with the family
He was a spinner [1907].
In [Q1] 1907, he married Amelia Horner in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Bradford.
Amelia died in Harrogate [5th November 1933]
He was a wheelwright [1913].
On 15th Sep 1913, he married Florence Elizabeth Tyson
[1890-19??] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.
Clifford died in Halifax [2nd June 1937]
See
The Gath Electrical Engineering Company
In [Q3] 1903, he married Emma Smith in Halifax.
They lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment),
then transferred and
served as a Private
with the 11th Battalion
Durham Light Infantry.
He died of pneumonia [31st January 1917] (aged 36).
He was buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France [IV H 13].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell,
and on the Halifax Parish Church: Church Members (WWI) Memorial
In [Q2] 1903, he married Emma Smith in Halifax.
They lived at
During World War I,
he enlisted
with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment),
then
served as a Private
with the 1st/6th Battalion
Durham Light Infantry.
He died of pneumonia [31st January 1917] (aged 36).
He was buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France [IV H 13].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Dudwell,
and on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial
He established Edmund Sykes & Sons Limited.
In [Q2] 1870, he married Judith Hannah Chadwick [1845-1936] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Edmund died 22nd March 1921.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £20,072 17/11d.
Probate was granted to sons James, Joseph & George
He married Unknown.
Children:
Partner in Edward Sykes & Sons Limited.
He married Unknown.
Children:
He lived at Gosport, Stainland [1861].
He died after being thrown from his gig when the horse bolted as they
were going down Crimble Clough, near Slaithwaite
Aka Bill.
Son of Alfred Edward Sykes.
He served in the Royal Navy, retiring as Lieutenant Commander.
He was awarded the DFC for his contributions in the Battle of the
River Plate.
On leaving the Navy, he was the personal to Frank Whittle,
inventor of the jet engine.
He married Gill Pilcher.
Gill's brother married the writer Rosamund Pilcher
They had no children
Son of Wright Sykes.
He was
employed by Brighouse Motor Agency & Calder Buses /
gamekeeper to Lord Savile
He was
a maltster [1901] /
a maltster's labourer [1911].
He married Alice [1868-1901].
Children:
In 1903, he married Ada Louisa Normanton [1874-19??] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Known as Jimmy.
Son of John Edward Sykes.
He was
a member of St Paul's Church, King Cross /
educated at Heath Grammar School, and at Giggleswick /
a member of the Halifax Club /
a member of the Halifax Bowling Club /
a member of the Halifax Golf Club /
a member of the Probity Masonic Lodge /
a member of the Halifax Territorials /
involved in the family firm, Miles Sykes & Son.
He never married.
During World War I,
he enlisted when War broke out, and
served as a Captain
with the 1st/4th Battalion
(Territorial)
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was in hospital in London [from November 1915].
He was mentioned twice in despatches for
and was awarded the Military Cross [14th January 1916].
He was recommended for the Legion of Honour.
He died from a shrapnel wound to the stomach, during a heavy German bombardment [3rd July 1916].
He was buried at Authuile Military Cemetery, France [E 22].
He is remembered on the family grave at St Paul's Church, King Cross,
on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross,
on the Memorial at Heath Grammar School,
on the Memorial at Halifax Bowling Club,
on the Memorial at Halifax Freemasons,
and on the Memorial at Halifax Golf Club, Ogden
He left £4,703 1/9d to his mother
Born in Leeds.
She was a worsted coating mender [1911].
There is evidence Ethel went to the USA (possibly) to join her
sister Mabel
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He lived at 2 Edward Street, King Cross.
He died in the conflict.
On 2nd May 1914, he married Annie Crossley at St Matthew's Church, Rastrick.
Children:
They lived at Thornhills, Clifton.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 3rd May 1917 (aged 25).
He is remembered on the Arras Memorial, France [6],
on Clifton War Memorial,
in the book Clifton War Memorial,
on Brighouse War Memorial,
and on Rastrick War Memorial
Born in Mexborough.
He was
at Selwyn College [1900]
before becoming
Curate at Halifax in charge of St Michael's, Southowram [1908],
Vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [1909],
and
Chaplain to the Armed Forces [1919].
He left to serve at Middlesbrough [1921-1930] and Whitby [from 1930].
He died in Whitby
He married Elizabeth.
After his death, Elizabeth continued at the Upper George, Rastrick [1891]
During World War II,
he served as a Gunner
with 234 Battery 89 H.A.A. Regiment
Royal Artillery.
He died 20th May 1941 (aged 19).
He is remembered on the Athens Memorial, Greece [3],
and in the Todmorden Garden of Remembrance
He lived at Gosport House, Stainland [1901].
Living with him in 1901 was his sister Clara Alice [1857-19??]
In 1880, he married Catherine, daughter of John Whitley.
Children:
He married Ethel.
They lived at 36 Priestley Hill, Ambler Thorn.
During World War I,
he served as a Lance Corporal
with the 9th Battalion
Northumberland Fusiliers.
He died 28th June 1917 (aged 27).
He was buried at Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, France [III H 50]
He was a brewer [1866].
On 20th December 1866, he married Mary Elizabeth Hanson
[1844-1915] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at 1 Wainman Street, Halifax [1916].
George died 15th August 1916.
He was buried at St Thomas the Apostle, Claremount
On 31st July 1909, he married Annie Hollas in Halifax.
Children:
She married George Yull
Born 5th March 1876.
He was a stone mason [1898].
On 6th June 1898, he married Rebecca Lucinda Robinson [1874-1937] at St Augustine's Church, Pellon.
Rebecca died in St Catherine's nursing home, Manningham, Bradford [23rd November 1937].
She was buried at Christ Church, Pellon.
After her death, there is evidence that Hanson may have gone
to Canada
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Rosemount Iron Works, Elland
He worked with his brother Savile in the floor covering
business.
He never married.
He died in Halifax [5th January 1915].
He left £6,077 6/10d to his mother
He was
a brewer's labourer [1881] /
a foreman maltster [1891].
He married Unknown.
He was a widower by 1881.
He lived at
Living with him [in 1881] was boarder Sally Day (domestic
servant).
Living with him [in 1891] were Sally Day (housekeeper domestic
servant) and her 2 daughters: Caroline Day [b 1882] & Ellen
Day [b 1884]
Son of policeman Martin Sykes.
Born in Midgley [26th April 1888].
He was
a photographer colour asher? [1911] /
a motor engineer /
a test pilot for Whitehead Aircraft during World War II.
He obtained his flying licence on 25th July 1915.
Although he was a youngish man in 1915, he wasn't drafted into the
air service as a combat pilot, possibly because he was more valuable
as an instructor and test pilot.
He was employed to test fly the Sopwith Pup fighters that Whitehead
Aircraft was building at Hanworth, prior to handing them over to the
RFC.
He was awarded the OBE
Tony Eggeling says that
In 1919, he was involved in Flying Week at Gun Club Field, Lightcliffe.
In 1920, he demonstrated his Psyche aeroplane at Aeroplane Field.
He lived at
He was landlord at The New Passage Hotel, Pilning,
Gloucestershire, where he did a bit of gliding in a home-built glider
cobbled together from bits of First War vintage aircraft.
He died at Pilning [12th August 1933].
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £4,778 13/3d.
Probate was granted to his brothers
Martin and George
In [Q1] 1873, he married Mary Ann Pilling in Halifax.
Children:
Son of Walter Sykes.
Born at Salterhebble.
He was
a butcher's apprentice [1911] /
a butcher at the Skircoat Green Co-Op /
manager of the butcher's department at the Skircoat Green Co-Op /
a singer and trained with Arthur Hinchcliffe /
a member of the choir of the Salterhebble United Methodist Free Chapel.
In [Q4] 1914, he married Edith Smith in Halifax.
She was a member of the choir of the Salterhebble United Methodist
Free Chapel
They lived at 31 Chapel Lane, Salterhebble [1916].
During World War I,
he enlisted [November 1914], and
served as a Private
and went to France
with the 1st/4th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment)
[1915].
He entertained his fellow soldiers, and the townspeople where he was
stationed, with his singing.
He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal
[December 1915] for
On two or three occasions, he helped carry the wounded from the
trenches under shellfire
After the war, he returned to his job with the Halifax Industrial Society in Skircoat Green.
He died of Spanish Flu one week later [4th March 1919] (aged
27).
Edith died 3rd February 1960 (aged 72).
The couple were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell.
[3 419].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
and on the Memorial at Halifax Butchers' Association.
His brother-in-law Rowland Turner is also mentioned on
the grave
He served in World War I.
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax
On 26th May 1806, he married (by Banns) Hannah Smith
[1785-1855] from Lightcliffe, at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
Abigail was baptised at Elland Parish Church, the other
children were all baptised at Lightcliffe Old Church.
The family lived at Spring Gardens, Waring Green [1841]
when Sykes accidentally trod on Lodge's toe.
Lodge gave him a blow, and Sykes retaliated by
striking Lodge under the chin, knocking him down and striking
his head on a wall as he fell.
Lodge died immediately.
At the inquest, a verdict of manslaughter was returned
and Sykes was committed to trial at York Castle
[1st August 1829]
He was landlord of the Empress of India, Brighouse [1909,
1911].
In [Q4] 1889, he married Mary Ann Clarke [1868-19??] from
Brighouse.
Children:
The family lived at
In 1927, James and his wife, and children Rena
and James emigrated to New Zealand
Born in Elland.
He was
a woollen spinner [1891] /
a manufacturer [1921] /
a woollen manufacturer of Barkisland.
On 25th September 1907, he married Hetty Casson
at Bethesda Church, Elland.
The marriage was conducted by Hetty's brother-in-law Rev
Cecil Nicholson, assisted by the pastor Rev W. O. Meir
Hetty died in 1958.
In her will, she left £2,000 to the Bethesda Methodist Church, Elland to establish The James & Hetty Sykes Trust for general
church purposes
In December 1883, he moved to Albany Music Rooms on Commercial
Street, Halifax.
The move was celebrated by a grand pianoforte recital given
by H. F. Sharpe and Miss Bertha Turrell.
In 1887, he ran a series of concerts at his Albany Music Rooms
He was a tapestry carpet designer [1911].
In [Q2] 1898, he married Mary Wilkinson [1875-19??] from
Liversedge, in Dewsbury.
Children:
The family lived at 1 East View, Lightcliffe [1911]
Son of Edward Sykes.
Born 21st January 1843.
He was
educated at Making Place Academy /
Justice of the Peace for the West Riding /
Captain in the 6th West Yorkshire Rifles.
He and his father were woollen manufacturers at Gosport Mills, Outlane, as Edward Sykes & Sons Limited.
He built Holywell House, Holywell Green.
On 27th August 1879, he married Victoria Elizabeth Pickard, at
Holy Trinity, Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at Holywell House, Halifax [1902].
He died 16th December 1918.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £157,040 16/1d.
Probate was granted to
his widow Victoria, son Alfred Edward and John Walker Sykes
See
The Old Fox, Halifax and
Sykes & Horner
He married (1) Unknown.
He married (2) Ann, widow of William Hartley
Baptised on 24th March 1811.
Like other members of the family, he was a gardener.
He married (1) Martha [1811-1???].
Children:
He married (2) Ann [1801-18??].
The family lived at
In 1881, he lived with his son, Charles.
See
Mr Sykes
On 23rd May 1841, Radcliffe and John Bates were coming
from Halifax when they met Sykes, and an argument broke out
between the 2 men about some clothes.
Blows were exchanged and the men fell to the
ground, Radcliffe's head between Sykes's legs,
when Sykes struck the other with a poker.
Radcliffe died 2 weeks later.
The Jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty
He was
a builder [1859] /
a brewer employing 5 people [1871].
On 4th September 1859, he married Susannah Bedford in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Boothtown.
John died in Boothtown [24th October 1877].
Probate records show that he left an estate valued at under £30,000
to his brother-in-law Joseph Bedford (stone merchant)
& Walter George Gray (architect)
He was an attorney's clerk [1870].
He was an insurance agent [1891].
The announcement of son Victor Ernest's death said
that John had been a postman.
In September 1874, he married Margaret Connor [1858-1???]
in Tralee.
Children:
The family lived at 13 Exchange Street, Halifax [1891].
Margaret died in Halifax [1895] (aged 37).
John died in Halifax [Q1 1901] (aged 55).
By 1901, the children had gone their separate ways:
Born in Elland.
During World War I,
he served as an Air Mechanic 3rd Class
with the Recruits Depot
Royal Flying Corps.
He died 24th June 1917 (aged 28).
In [Q4] 1916, he married Hannah Ellen Crowcroft in Halifax.
They lived at 8 Bedford Street, Elland.
He was buried at Elland Cemetery
[C 976].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Elland Constitutional Club
He married Nellie.
They lived in Brighouse.
During World War II,
he served as a Private
with the 6th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 18th June 1944.
He was buried at Hottot-Les-Bagues War Cemetery, France [VIII J 6]
Son of Priscilla (née Coggin) & Thomas William Sykes
(who married in Halifax [Q3 1896]).
Born in Luddendenfoot [11th March 1897].
He was
a member of Luddendenfoot United Methodist Chapel Sunday School & Boys' Brigade /
educated at Sowerby Bridge Secondary School.
He lived at Burnley Road, Luddendenfoot.
He emigrated to Canada where he worked for the Grand Trunk Railway,
Winnipeg and attended college in Selkirk, Canada.
During World War I,
he enlisted in the Western Universities Battalion, Saskatchewan
Regiment [1916], and
served as a Private
with the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion.
He died of gunshot wounds [21st March 1918].
He was buried at Etaples Military Cemetery, France [XXXI G 9].
He is remembered on Luddendenfoot War Memorial
Born 10th August 1843.
He was an oil cloth manufacturer [1879].
He developed the linoleum part of the business of the
family firm, Miles Sykes & Son.
On 29th Apr 1879, he married Mary Louisa Merrall [1858-1927]
at St Michael and All Angels, Haworth.
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at Oakfield, Halifax [1916].
The couple died in halifax:
John Edward [8th March 1895];
Mary Louisa [11th February 1927].
Mary left £110,574 17/8d to her children Savile
& Beatrice.
He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895
The couple were buried at St Paul's Church, King Cross
He was a woollen manufacturer [1918].
In 1887, he married Ellen Booth [1865-19??] from Elland, in
Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at Springfield, Gosport-in-Outlane [1928].
He died 9th October 1928.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £6,661 7/2d.
Probate was granted to
his widow Ellen, and daughter Ellen Margaret
He was a master joiner & builder [1911].
In [Q1] 1902, he married Sarah Ann Rawnsley [1875-19??] from
Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at 101 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1911]
Son of Benjamin Sykes.
Born in Barkisland.
He was
a cotton spinner half-timer [1891] /
a farm yardsman [1901] /
a general labourer [1911] /
employed at a dye works in Barkisland.
He lived at Barsey Farm, Barkisland.
During World War I,
he enlisted [November 1916], and
served as a Private
with the 12th Battalion
Manchester Regiment
- formerly with the North Staffordshire Regiment.
He had been at the Front for 3 months.
He was killed in action in France / Flanders [22nd May 1917] (aged 38).
He was buried at Point-Du-Jour Military Cemetery, Athies, France [II D 20].
on Barkisland War Memorial,
on the Memorial at Christ Church, Barkisland,
on the Memorial at Wall Nook Primitive Methodist Chapel,
and on the Memorial at Krumlin Wesleyan Sunday School, Barkisland
He married Martha [b 1817].
Children:
The family lived at Bleak House, Lightcliffe [1871]
Emma was the daughter of James Freeman
Canon George Watkinson conducted the ceremony.
Robert Arthur was a druggist, born in Bardney, Lincolnshire
Mary Ellen came from Halifax
Ellen came from Southowram
putting out a fire near ammunition
Mary Hannah was the widow of John Thomas Clarkson.
Hannah was born in Barkisland, the daughter of Levi
Lumb, farmer
Amelia was the daughter of George Horner
Florence Elizabeth was born in Bradford
Judith Hannah was born in Manchester
Gill was the daughter of a Scottish jute manufacturer
Ada Louise was born in Stainland
conspicuous acts of gallantry
Mary Elizabeth was born in Bedworth
Annie was the daughter of Wright Hollas
Rebecca was the
daughter of Sarah Elizabeth (née Stevenson) [b 1842] & John James Robinson [1841-1894],
a Leeds joiner
for courage in testing aircraft in spite of severe accidents
After the war Sykes owned a succession of surplus military aircraft,
including a single seat Sopwith Pup, but principally the ubiquitous
twin-seat Avro 504, in which he could take up paying passengers for
joy-rides
Edith was born in Salterhebble, the daughter of Robert Smith.
conspicuous gallantry during the German gas attack on the West
Ridings [19th December 1915], in standing by a man who had become
incapacitated under heavy fire, and carrying him to a place of safety.
in perfect good humour
Hetty was the 5th fifth daughter of the
late George Casson of
Commercial Mills, Elland and Chapel Field House, Elland.
Victoria Elizabeth was the daughter of manufacturer Thomas
Pickard
In 1871, he was at Granny Hall with his son, Smith,
and grandchildren Ingham [aged 13] and Jane [aged 5]
Susannah was the daughter of James Frederick Bedford
Margaret was born in Tralee
Mary Louisa was born in Howarth