Malcolm Bull's Calderdale Companion: H

[1650-1725] Son of John and Elizabeth Habergham.

He led

a villainous life

and is mentioned in the West Riding Session Rolls.

He married Fleetwood, daughter of Nicholas Towneley

[1717-1790] Son of Clay Habergham.

He married Martha Normanton.

Children: (1) Richard; (2) Betty; (3) Ann who married Charles Sutcliffe

[1790-1860] Son of Richard Habergham.

He was a cabinet maker.

He never married.

In 1841 he was living with his widowed sister-in-law Hannah Habergham.

He was buried at Ebenezer Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Soyland

[1843-1897] Born in Wolverhampton.

[1812-1884] Son of Nehemiah Habergham.

He was a wool comber [1841, 1851]; a weaver at Ripponden Mill in Barkisland [1861]; a farmer of 18 acres [1861]; a farmer 16 acres [1871]; a farmer of 43 acres [1881].

On 15th October 1837, he married Alice Hitchen [1813-1870] at Elland Parish Church.

Children: (1) James [1838-1873]; (2) Mary Ann [1840-1860]; (3) Samuel [1841-1890]; (4) Silvanus [1843-1910]; (5) Elizabeth [1845-1862]; (6) John [1847-1892]; (7) Martha [1849-1907]; (8) Ellen [1852-1919].

The family lived at Lane Head, Soyland [1841, 1851], Mill Fold, Ripponden [1861], Moulson Place, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1871], and Lower Moulson Place, Stainland-with Old Lindley [1881].

He died at Lower Moulson Place [6th November 1884]. Probate records show that he left effects valued at £288 14/-. Probate was granted to his son Samuel.

See Lower Making Place, Soyland

Habergham, Manasseh

[1796-1863] Son of Richard Habergham.

He was a farmer and weaver at Lower Making Place, Soyland [1861].

In 1823, he married Nancy Thomas [1801-1863].

Children: (1) Sofia [1830-1832]; (2) Selina [1833-1834].

Members of the family were buried at Ebenezer Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Soyland

Habergham, Moses

[1799-1876] Son of Japheth Habergham.

He was a weaver at Lower Making Place, Soyland [1861].

On 13th April 1823, he married Mary daughter of Charles Whitworth, at Elland Parish Church.

Children: (1) Elizabeth [1825-1914] who married George Hoyle; (2) Job [1828-1868]; (3) David [1829-1834]; (4) George who died in infancy; (5) Ann [1836-1889]; (6) Eliza [1838-1903].

Members of the family were buried at Ebenezer Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Soyland

Habergham, Nehemiah

[1783-1855] Son of Richard Habergham.

He was a farmer and weaver in Soyland; a weaver [1841]; a farmer 6 acres (weaver) [1851].

On 24th September 1809, he married Ann Kershaw [1785-1868] at Elland Parish Church.

Children: (1) Harriet [1810-1838]; (2) John; (3) James [1815-1889]; (4) Mary [1817-1898] who married John Sutcliffe; (5) Ann [1820-1899]; (6) Betty [1823-1847].

The family lived at Lane Head, Soyland [1841, 1851].

Living with them in 1851 were granddaughters Sarah and Harriet, the children – father unknown – of daughter Mary who married John Sutcliffe.

Members of the family were buried at Ebenezer Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Soyland

Habergham, Nora

[1881-1???] Daughter of Ruth and George Habergham.

She was a milliner and draper's assistant [1901]. She worked with her mother at Habergham's in Hebden Bridge.

She married Wilfrid Pickles

Habergham, Richard

[1757-1835] Son of John Habergham.

He was a farmer and weaver in Soyland; a carrier [early 1800s].

Around 1816, he gave land for the Ebenezer Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Soyland. He and many members of the family and their descendants were buried at the Chapel.

In 1780, he married Mary Dawson [1762-1837] in Elland Parish Church.

Children: (1) Laurence; (2) Japheth; (3) Nehemiah; (4) George; (5) John; (6) Manasseh; (7) Silvanus; (8) Moses; (9) David [1807-1844].

He owned much property in the district, including Lower Making Place, Soyland, Making Place, Soyland, property at Foxen Lane Head, Barrett Hill, 2 farms at Upper Cockcroft,, Rishworth, and 20 smaller houses in and around Soyland. Much of his fortune was dissipated in law costs concerning the interpretation of his will.

Members of the family were buried at Ebenezer Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Soyland

Habergham, Richard

[1822-1907] Son of George Habergham.

He was a farmer of Clay House, Soyland.

In 1844, he married (1) his cousin Susannah, daughter of Silvanus Habergham, in Elland.

Children: (1) Ann [1848-1928]; (2) Elizabeth Hannah [1851-1910].

In 1861, he married (2) Caroline Whipp [1827-1901] in Halifax.

Children: (3) George; (4) Tom [1865-1915]; (5) Ernest [b 1867]; (6) Agnes [1868-1929]; (7) Richard.

The family lived at Clayhouse [1867]

Habergham, Richard

[1871-1936] Son of Richard Habergham.

He was a farmer.

He lived at Great House, Soyland [1936]

Habergham, Silvanus

[1794-1838] Son of Richard Habergham.

He was a weaver and farmer at Blackburns, Soyland.

On 18th February 1822, he married Hannah, daughter of William Hey, at Halifax Parish Church.

After, Silvanus's death, Hannah carried on as a farmer at Soyland Town [1841].

Children: (1) Mary Hannah [1823-1907]; (2) Susannah [1824-1854] who married her cousin Richard Habergham; (3) Rhoda [1827-1834] who (possibly) married Henry Mitchell; (4) Martha [1829-1898]; (5) Joseph [1830-1883] who married [1868] Ann Hollas [1838-1916]; (6) Ann [1832-1873]; (7) Ruth Ann [1834-1900].

Living with the widowed Hannah in 1841 was brother-in-law John Habergham.

Members of the family were buried at Ebenezer Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Soyland

Habitation

See The Primrose League

Hack, Charles

He was landlord of the Temperance Hotel, Halifax [1871, 1874]; a caterer at 15 North Parade, Halifax [1881, 1891, 1897].

In 1869, he married Emma Goodall from Halifax, in Birmingham.

Probate records show an estate valued at £2,249

Hackett, Ada

[1800-1831] Of Halifax.

She died after James Smith struck her with his fist. Smith was acquitted of a charge of manslaughter

Hackett, G.

[19??-19??] Curate at Sowerby Bridge [1933]

Hackett, Mary

[1946-1952] The 6-year-old girl disappeared in August 1952. Her body was discovered 6 weeks later in the foundations of Park Congregational Church, Halifax

Haddy, Rev William T.

[18??-19??] Minister at Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland [1903]

Hadley & Priestley

Recorded in 1874 at Saint James's Road Turkish Baths, Halifax. Partners included Herbert Hadley

Hadley, Herbert

[18??-1???] He acquired Saint James's Road Turkish Baths, Halifax and moved the business to 5 King Cross Street. Partner in Hadley & Priestley.

In some sources, his name appears as Adderley

The Hadwen family

Cotton and silk spinning family. They originally came from Bolton, Lancashire and moved to the Soyland district where they built and/or occupied Kebroyd Mills, Triangle. Mr Hadwen was an early member of the family.

See Kebroyd Hall

Hadwen & Wilson

Cotton spinners at Kebroyd Lower Mill [1811]. Partners included Thomas Hadwen

Hadwen, Arthur

[1839-19??] Son of John Hadwen. Born in Soyland.

In 1861, he was working as a mechanic. He emigrated to the United States [by 1880] and settled in German, Indiana.

He married an Englishwoman named Mary

Hadwen, Eliza

[1812-1879] Of The Dean, Sowerby. Daughter of John Hadwen.

In 1845, she laid the foundation stone at Saint Mary's Church, Cottonstones.

She was buried at the church

Hadwen, Elizabeth Whittaker

[1804-1888] Youngest child of Thomas Hadwen.

She did not marry.

In 1861, she was living alone in Lower Lumb, Sowerby and her occupation was given as yearly income.

In 1881, she was an annuitant, living in Brook Cottages, Soyland, Yorks with a 29 year old female lodger

She died in Sowerby.

She was buried at Saint Mary's Church, Cottonstones

Hadwen, Ellen

[1817-1842] Of Dean, in Sowerby. Daughter of John Hadwen.

She was said to be very pious.

She died 24th July 1842.

She was buried at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby in the Hadwen vault there.

In her will, she left bequests to various missionary and religious societies, including £50 to

the Society for Instructing the Irish in their own Tongue

She also left £500

to found a church within 1 mile of Mill Bank, within 5 years of death

Her only surviving sister, Eliza, laid the foundation stone of Saint Mary's Church, Cottonstones in 1845

Hadwen, Frederick Walter

[1850-1921] JP. The younger son of George Burgess Hadwen. Born in Soyland.

He was a silk spinner [1901].

He was a partner in the family business, John Hadwen & Sons Limited at Ryburn House Mill, Ripponden and Kebroyd Mills. He was President of the Ripponden & District Technical School.

He was reported in the press to be

a bogus company promoter in Manchester

On 5th December 1901, application was granted to charge him and Alfred Ingham under the Bankruptcy Act [1869] for alleged falsification of a balance sheet, making false entries in the balance sheet and in the rough stock book, obtaining money by false representation and not repaying it, incurring a debt with the Halifax & Huddersfield Union Banking Company, and obtaining credit by false pretences.

In May 1906, he was declared bankrupt.

In 1911, he was a land agent.

In 1882, he married Anna Mary Waugh at Cockermouth, Cumberland.

Children: (1) John Walter [b 1883]; (2) Noel Waugh [b 1886]; (3) Frederick Guy [b 1890].

The family lived at Ryburn House, Ripponden [1891]; Kebroyd Hall, Triangle [1911].

He and Anna Mary were buried at Saint Mary's Church, Cottonstones

Hadwen, George

[1831-1887] Son of John Hadwen.

He was a woollen and cotton dyer.

On 4th October 1855, he married Mary [1830-1886], daughter of Ellen [née Wear] and Gabriel Redfearn, in Bradford. The marriage ended in divorce by 1878

Hadwen, George Arthur

[1849-1894] Known as Arthur.

Elder son of George Burgess Hadwen. Born in Soyland.

He was a silk-spinner [1871].

On 2nd September 1874, he married Charlotte Amy Maxwell [1854-1906] in Elgin, Scotland.

The family lived at Staveley Bank, Halifax [1894]

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894

Hadwen, George Burgess

[1815-1895] Son of John Hadwen.

In the 1830s, he was one of the supporters for the new Saint George's Church, Sowerby.

He was a silk spinner employing 400 hands [1881]. He and his brother Thomas Wilson were partners in John Hadwen & Sons.

On 28th April 1846, he married Georgiana Selina Davies [1823-1895] from Wiltshire, at Saint Pancras, London.

Children: (1) Mary Alice [b 1847] who married John Henry Bridges; (2) George Arthur; (3) Frederick Walter; (4) Edith Georgiana [1852-1908]; (5) Louisa Amy [b 1854] who married Charles James D. Astley; (6) Susan Ellen [b 1858] who married [1891] Edward Maurice Hill; (7) Nora [b 1862] who married Leonard Trelawney Hobhouse.

The family lived at Ryburn House, Soyland [1851]; Torquay [1861]; Kebroyd House, Ripponden [1871, 1881, 1891].

He was buried at Saint Mary's Church, Cottonstones.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895

Hadwen, Rev John

[1740-1803] He married Mary Burgess.

Children: (1) Thomas; (2) John; (3) Jonathan Burgess [bapt 1776]; (4) Elizabeth [bapt 1778]; (5) Mary [bapt 1778]; (6) George Burgess [1780-1814]

Hadwen, John

[1773-1852] Son of Rev John Hadwen.

He was in partnership at Kebroyd Mills with his brother, Thomas, until the partnership was dissolved in 1805. The firm then became John Hadwen & Sons.

On 9th March 1803, he married Mary [1776-1819], daughter of Mr Wilson.

Children: (1) Thomas Wilson; (2) John; (3) Sidney; (4) Ellen [1808-1809] who died aged 11 months; (5) Mary Ann [1809-1826]; (6) Eliza; (7) Charlotte [bapt 1813]; (8) George Burgess; (9) Ellen.

The family lived at Dean House, Sowerby [1841, 1851].

In 1854, he bought Kebroyd Hall, Soyland.

Members of the family were buried at Saint Mary's Church, Cottonstones.

There are memorials to members of the family at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby

Hadwen, John

[1799-1873] Of Aufhole, Soyland.

Son of Thomas Hadwen. Christened in Oldham.

On 31st October 1827, he married Mary Ann Shaw [1804-1889] from Huddersfield, at Huddersfield.

Children: (1) Mary [b 1829] who married James Brittain [1838-1901], a Middlesbrough tailor; (2) Thomas [b 1830] who married Elizabeth in London; (3) George; (4) John Russell; (5) Henry Shaw [b 1836]; (6) Arthur; (7) Ellen [b 1842]; (8) Ann [1845-1850].

He died in Woburn, Bedfordshire.

Members of the family - including John's sister Elizabeth – were buried at Saint Mary's Church, Cottonstones

Hadwen, John

[1805-1862] Of Kebroyd. Son of John Hadwen. In 1835, he was one of the subscribers to the Halifax Dispensary, giving 1. guinea.

He married Elizabeth Hannah James [1808-1892].

They had no children.

Members of the family were buried at Saint Mary's Church, Cottonstones.

There are memorials to members of the family at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby

Hadwen's: John Hadwen & Sons Limited

Cotton and silk-spinners at Kebroyd Mills. The company was founded by John Hadwen.

They produced silk yarn which was used in the production of lace and silk sewing thread.

In 1901, the company was declared bankrupt and their mills closed. 500 workers were thrown out of work. Partners Frederick Walter Hadwen and Alfred Ingham were accused of fraud.

One of the mills was destroyed by fire on 6th November 1904.

See Mill Bank Working Men's Club

Hadwen, John Russell

[1833-1909] Son of John Hadwen.

He was a dyer. In 1881, he was also managing a Model Lodging House in Bradford Road, Dewsbury.

On 21st August 1859, he married (1) Elizabeth Almond [1838-1885], daughter of Elizabeth [née Harrop] and John Almond, in Halifax.

On 14th June 1886, he married (2) Emma Almond [1856-1895], Elizabeth's sister, in Dewsbury. Emma died of TB.

John committed suicide on 9th March 1909 in Birstall. His suicide was probably prompted by gambling debts

Hadwen, Mr

[17??-18??] Around 1800, he established the cotton spinning business which eventually became John Hadwen & Sons Limited.

He married Unknown.

Children: John.

He was an early member of the Hadwen family

Hadwen, Sidney

[1807-1884] Son of John Hadwen.

Partner in John Hadwen & Sons Limited

Hadwen, Thomas

[1772-18??] Of Halfhole, Soyland.

Son of Rev John Hadwen. Christened in Huddersfield [15th June 1772].

Cotton spinner in partnership with his brother, John, at Severhills Mill, Ripponden in the early 19th century until 1818, and at Kebroyd Middle Mill. The brothers had learned the cotton spinning trade at Oldham.

Thomas dissolved the partnership was in August 1805. He left Kebroyd Middle Mill and moved to Kebroyd Upper Mill where he became a partner in Hadwen & Wilson.

He was recorded as the owner of Soyland Mill [1816].

He took over Kebroyd Lower Mill from Denton & Holroyd, around 1823.

On 12th March 1797, he married Sarah Whittaker [1774-1816] at Oldham.

Children: (1) Mary [b 1798]; (2) John; (3) Horatio Nelson [1802] who died in infancy; (4) Elizabeth Whittaker.

There are memorials to members of the family at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby

Hadwen, Thomas Wilson

[1803-1855] Son of John Hadwen.

Of Dean House, Sowerby which he inherited from his uncle Joshua Wilson.

He and his brother George Burgess were partners in John Hadwen & Sons.

He married Margaret Lovel [1813-1883].

Children: (1) John Wilson [1813-1879]; (2) Mary Emily [b 1832]; (3) Joshua Lovel [b 1834]; (4) Margaret Anne [b 1836] who died aged 11 months and 9 days; (5) Margaret [b 1837] who died aged 8 months and 5 days; (6) Ellen [b 1840]; (7) Eliza Ann [b 1845].

Around 1815, he was active in Parliamentary Reform.

He died at Bredbury, near Stockport, whilst visiting his daughter Ellen.

After his death, John Hadwen & Sons was dissolved. His sons, carried on the cotton-spinning business at Kebroyd Middle Mill, and his 3 brothers continued the silk spinning business.

Members of the family were buried at Saint Mary's Church, Cottonstones.

There are memorials to members of the family at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby

Hagan, Very Rev Oswald M.

[1???-19??] Prior and Parish Priest at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, Todmorden [1935]

Haggard, Sir H. Rider

[1856-1925] He was the sister-in-law of Agnes Marion Barber, and used some of her work in his novels

Haggas, James

[1816-1857] Son of delver James Haggas. Born in Halifax.

He was a delver [1838, 1841, 1851].

In 1838, he married Hannah [1819-1???] from Elland, daughter of delver Thomas Marshall, at Bradford Cathedral. Hannah was widowed and a worsted weaver [1861].

Children: (1) Grace [b 1839] who was a scholar [1851], a worsted weaver [1861]; (2) Mary [b 1841] who was a worsted spinner [1851], a worsted weaver [1861]; (3) Rebecca [b 1843]; (4) Thomas; (5) Joseph [b 1849] who was a worsted spinner [1861]; (6) Marshall [b 1850] who was a worsted spinner [1861]; (7) Sarah S [b 1856].

The family lived at Mount Pleasant, Thornton [1841, 1851]; 16 Silver Street, Northowram [1861]

Haggas, Thomas

[1846-1905] Son of James Haggas. Born in Thornton.

He was a stone quarry man [1861]; a stone delver [1871]; a gas stoker [1881]; a stoker [1885]; a stone quarry man [1891]; innkeeper of the Bishop Blaize, Halifax [1901, 1905].

In 1865, he married Ann Slack [1848-1914] from Ovenden, in Halifax.

Children: (1) Hannah [b 1868] who married Thomas Stansfield; (2) James [b 1870]; (3) Ada [b 1873] who was a rotary(?) drawer [1891] and married [1894] Joseph Wilkinson.

The family lived at Jagger's Buildings, Northowram [1871]; Wilson's Court, Halifax [1881]; 14 Eldon Street, Northowram [1891]; 1 Well Street, Halifax [1911].

Living with the widowed Ann in 1911 was her widowed daughter, Ada Wilkinson (charwoman) and grandson Wilfred Wilkinson [aged 8].

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1905

Haggis, John

[1853-1896] Landlord of the Waterhouse Arms, Halifax [1896]. In 1878, he married Eliza Cawthra in Halifax.

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1896

Haggis, William

[18??-1???] Of Queensbury.

Partner in H. Hodgson & Company [1881]

Hagley, James

[18??-18??] Tea dealer at Halifax.

In 1849, he was declared bankrupt

Hagstocks, Shibden Valley

Aisled house.

Owners and tenants have included

the Stocks family

the Stancliffe family

John Hebblethwaite [1841]

This is discussed in The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

See Lower Hagstocks, Shibden Valley

Hague, Ivan

[1911-1938] Of King Street, Todmorden. On 10th July 1938, he drowned when a sailing dinghy capsized on the river near Ely

Hague, Rev William

[1???-18??] From Rillington. He was Minister at Providence Congregational Church, Elland [June 1831]. In November 1832, he resigned

Haig & Carter

Woollen manufacturers at Elland [1809]

Haigh

The Haigh family of Inchfield

Roger del Hagh is recorded at Elland in 1344.

Derived from hage and the element haigh.

There are currently around 76 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Haigh. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

See Reuben Haigh

The family were involved in coal mining.

See Foul Clough Coal Mine, Todmorden and Inchfield Coal Mines

The Haigh family of Norland

The family came originally from Scotland. They settled in Norland.

In 1536, they were listed as landowners in the composition for Great Tithes in the parish.

They became a very wealthy family, making their fortunes in wool. They moved into the landed gentry. They acquired land and property in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Wales, including

Grainsby Hall, Lincolnshire

Aber La, Merionethshire – which later became Portmeirion

Members of the family have included George Haigh and William Haigh

The Haigh family of Southowram

[1???-1???] Mason at Stainland. He worked on building several local pubs including The Duke of York, Stainland, The Rose & Crown, Stainland, The Red Lion, Stainland, and The Bull & Dog, Stainland

[1786-18??]

He was a farmer [1841]; a farmer of 3 or 4 acres [1851].

He married Unknown.

Children: Samuel.

The family lived at Old Close Farm, Southowram [1841, 1851]

[1827-1???] Son of farmer Isaac Haigh.

He was

In 1862, he married Mary Ann, daughter of George Scott at Halifax Parish Church. Mary Ann was widowed by 1881.

Children: Holdsworth.

In 1881, the widowed Mary Ann and son Holdsworth were living with her brother John Scott at the Bay Horse Inn, Boothtown

Haigh's: Abraham Haigh & Sons

[1848-1???] Son of Samuel Haigh.

He was a woolsorter [1881].

He lived at Law Hill, Southowram [1881].

Living with him in 1881 was his niece Martha A. Brook [aged 8] born in Dalton

Cotton spinners and doublers at Town Ing Mills, Elland [1905]

Haigh, Allan

[18??-1908] Founded Allan Haigh & Company Limited

Haigh's: Allan Haigh & Company Limited

Winding Road, Halifax. Engineering company founded by Allan Haigh in 1895 when he took over the business of Barrett & Company. They manufactured valves and cocks.

After Haigh's death in 1908, the company was taken over by the Hodgson family. The range of products was extended to include pipes and marine fittings.

In 1960s, when Winding Road was redeveloped, the firm moved to premises in Moorfield Street

Haigh & Heppenstall

Cotton spinners and doublers at Bridgefield Mill, Elland and Cross Mill, Elland [1905]. Partners included James Heppenstall

Haigh Brothers

Partners included John Haigh and William Haigh

Haigh, Charles

[17??-18??] Woolstapler of Lane [Law?] Hill, Southowram.

In 1821, he married Martha, daughter of John Holt.

Children: (1) Elizabeth Ann [bapt 1826] who married [1850] her cousin Thomas, son of her uncle James Ingle; (2) William

Haigh, Charles

[1853-1907] Choirmaster at King Cross Methodist New Connexion Chapel.

He died after falling from a crane door at the works of J. & J. Baldwin on 10th June 1907

Haigh Cote Dam, Wainstalls

Built in 1806 by the Cold Edge Dam Company. This was the first of their dams to be built. Capacity: 11,000,000 gallons. It was enlarged in 1831.

It had a capacity of 11,089,049 gallons.

The dam is used for water-skiing

Haigh, Rev Daniel

[18??-18??] MA. Perpetual Curate at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [1845]

Haigh, David

[1781-1810] He married Mary Bedford.

Children: (1) William; (2) (possibly) Elizabeth who married William Whitaker.

The family lived at Shakespeare, Halifax [1834]

Haigh, Donald

[19??-] Local historian

Haigh, Edward

[17??-18??] Of Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children: Agnes [17??-1808] who married Dr Disney Alexander

Haigh, Edward

[18??-18??] Cotton spinner at Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse.

In December 1857, he was declared bankrupt

Haigh, Edward

[1822-1890] A farm labourer of Greetland.

During the cholera outbreak of 25th August 1890, he was taken ill after visiting West Vale on Saturday, 23rd August 1890. He died on the following Wednesday, and was diagnosed as having contracted cholera nostras.

Thomas Butterworth, a neighbour of Haigh, died on 25th September 1890

Haigh, Mrs Elizabeth

Haigh, Elizabeth

[1771-1852] A Wakefield heiress.

She married Hamlet Bent.

She died 2nd December 1852

Haigh, Ernest

[1???-19??] Dentist.

He lived at Number 1, Aked's Road, Halifax around 1951

Haigh's Farm, Sowerby

Towngate. Aka Haigh's Buildings, Rich Man's Dwelling. 15th century timber-framed aisled hall. It was the home of the Haigh family.

Owners and tenants have included

David Pickles [1850s]

In 1961, it was acquired by Durham County Council, dismantled and taken for re-erection at a new open-air museum.

See Frank Atkinson

Haigh, Francis

[17??-18??] Of Bank Top, Southowram. Son of James Haigh. Worsted Manufacturer

Haigh, George

[17??-18??] A woolstapler and farmer of Copley Gate, Halifax.

He was threatened and then robbed by a group of Luddites

Haigh, George

[1763-1849] Brother of William Haigh of the Haigh family of Norland.

On 19th November 1793, he married Mary [1772-1852] from Longley, Norland.

Children: son.

The family lived at (possibly) The Mount, Halifax; Longley, Norland; Skircoat House. Changed the name of Skircoat House to Bemerside.

The family went to live in the West Country.

[18??-18??] A bailiff at Halifax.

Haigh, George

In October 1848, he went to Thomas Spiers, superintendent of the borough police at Halifax, and said

I have come to deliver myself up for setting fire to a barn in Southowram. I have never had any rest since I've done it

and then signed a statement

My brother, John Haigh, got £263 belonging to me about 7 years ago, from John Whittaker. On Saturday, the 9th September, I went with the intention of setting fire to my brother John's buildings at Southowram. I had to pass James Womersley's mistal at Southowram. I went into Womersley's mistal and lighted a lucifer match and set fire to some paper and put it in the middle of the mow. I afterwards went to the Shoulder of Mutton kept by John Gomersall

At his trial, he admitted to being

a little beerified that Saturday forenoon

when he set fire to the wrong barn. He was committed to York Castle for trial

Haigh's: George & John Haigh

Woolstaplers at Woolshops, Halifax [1809]

Haigh's: George Haigh & Company

Cotton spinners at North Bridge Mill, Halifax [1811, 1816]

Haigh, George Henry

[1829-1887] JP, DL. Son of William Haigh.

Educated at Cambridge.

On 13th December 1859, he married Emma Jane Adelaide [1828-1919], youngest daughter of Sir Robert Way Harty [1779-1832], 1st baronet of Prospect Hall, Dublin.

Children: (1) George Henry Caton; (2) Hedley William Langley [b 1861]; (3) Marcus Harty Ernest [b 1883]; (4) John Lionel Leopold [b 1864]; (5) Claude Legh Richmond [b 1866]; (6) Adela Gwendoline Hilda; (7) Sylvia Hermione Kathleen; (8) Violet

The family lived at Shay, Halifax [1859]; Grainsby Hall, Lincolnshire

Haigh, George Henry Caton

[1860-1941] DL, FZS, MBOU. Son of George Henry Haigh.

He was High Sheriff of Lincolnshire; an ornithologist; a botanist; a world authority on the trees and plants of the Himalayas

Haigh, Green & Company

Owned Bankwell Colliery, Cornholme

Haigh, H.

[18??-18??] Woolstapler at Halifax.

In July 1865, he was declared bankrupt

Haigh Hall, Halifax

See Elizabeth Cotton

Haigh, Harriet

[1858-1???] Of Halifax.

She married Robert H. Dobson

Haigh, Henry

[15??-1634] Of Sowerby.

In his will [1634] he bequeathed the sum of 26/8d to be paid from rents at Haighs Farm, Sowerby to the preacher at the chapel of Sowerby. If the preacher was an MA, he was to preach one sermon on the 2nd Wednesday in May, June, July and August; if the minister is not an MA, then the monthly payment shall go to his sister and her heirs.

See Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby: Benefactions

Haigh, Holdsworth

[1863-1897] Son of Abraham Haigh.

He was a butcher [1881].

In 1897, Holdsworth Haigh, butcher, of the Bay Horse Inn, Catherine Slack, Halifax was mentioned in the List of Local Wills

Haigh House, Warley

Raw End Road. A property – known as Le Hagh House – is mentioned in a document dated 1498.

The Mawde family lived at a house here in the 16th century.

The present house was built by James Murgatroyd on the site of the earlier dwelling. The porch is dated IMM 1631 for James and Mary Murgatroyd. The Murgatroyds lived here whilst Murgatroyd was being rebuilt [1632]

as a place to retire to while his great house at Murgatroyd was a-sweeping

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Tom Sutcliffe [1928]

Ronald H. Murgatroyd [1942]

Clifford Ramsden

Charles Alfred Ramsden

See Haigh

Haigh, J.

[18??-18??] Slubber at Old Lindley.

In January 1866, he was declared bankrupt

Haigh's: J. & H. Haigh

Stone merchants at Northowram. Partners included J. Haigh and H. Haigh.

The partnership was dissolved in February 1849

Haigh, Rev J. Foster

[18??-19??] BA. Of Booth. Vicar of Heywood's Chapel [1934]. He lived at The Manse, Northowram [1937]

Haigh, James

[1???-1???] Police Constable in Ripponden [1857]

Haigh, James

[17??-18??] Tallow chandler of Southowram.

He married Unknown.

Children: Francis.

In 1755, a 1000-year lease on a property at Bank Top, Southowram, had been granted to James by the Lord of the Manor of Southowram. This passed to his son Francis in his Will dated 1799

Haigh, James

[18??-19??] Joiner, builder and general undertaker at Nutclough Works, Hebden Bridge [1909]

Haigh, Jeremiah

[1843-1883] Son of Samuel Haigh. Born in Halifax.

He was a clogger [1851, 1861]; an unemployed clogger [1871]; a clogger [1872]; publican at the Bacchus, Halifax [1874, 1881].

In 1872, he married Fanny [1847-1???] of Halifax, daughter of labourer Thomas Ackroyd, at Halifax Parish Church.

The family lived at Rhodes Street, Halifax [1888]

Living with them at the Bacchus in 1881 were 1 servant and 12 lodgers

In 1888, Fanny married widower John Jones [1850-1???], Colour Sergeant of the West Riding Regiment of The Barracks, Halifax, son of butler Henry Jones, at Halifax Parish Church

[1???-18??] Merchant of woollen cloth and waistcoat fabrics. He had a number of workshops and warehouses in Causeway, Halifax.

He later moved to Huddersfield

[1696-1759] Born in Huddersfield. He was a merchant.

He married Elizabeth [1717-1793].

Children: (1) son; (2) William; (3) Ann who married [1762] Jeremiah Marshall from Park-Gate, Guiseley.

In 1752, he bought Lower Shaw Hill, Halifax from the Laycock family. He died there.

After John's death, Elizabeth married [1768] John Priestley of Field Head, uncle of Joseph Priestley

[17??-18??] Of John Haigh & Brothers. He had rooms at the Piece Hall in 1787

[17??-1831] Of Pasture Side, Walsden.

In 1807, he bought Nicklety, Walsden from Jeremiah Bottomley.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Mary; (2) John; (3) Reuben.

When John died, he left property to his sons John and Reuben of the Moorcock (Inchfield Moor, Walsden) to hold as tenants in common.

Nicklety was sold by the Haigh family by auction at the White Hart in Todmorden on 22nd August 1895

[1795-1866] He was a woolstapler; a partner in Haigh Brothers.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Mary Elizabeth who married Captain George Mackay Sutherland; (2) Jemima.

The family lived at Savile Hall, Halifax [1845]

[18??-18??] He was a director of the Halifax Joint Stock Banking Company

Haigh's: John Haigh & Brothers

[1823-1901] Of Ing Head, Sowerby.

He married Elizabeth [1823-1877].

Children: (1) William [1849-1859]; (2) James [1851-1852]; (3) Henry [1853-1853]; (4) John [1862-1923].

Members of the family were buried at Boulderclough United Methodist Chapel

Cotton and worsted spinners who built Garden Street Mill, Halifax about 1833. Partners included John Haigh

Haigh, John William

[1850-1901] Son of Reuben Haigh

Haigh, Joseph

[1???-17??] Clothier of Scammonden.

In 1749, he married Mrs Elizabeth Ramsden, widow of John Ramsden.

Joseph and Elizabeth lived apart

Haigh, Joseph

[1856-1879] Of Walsden. Lance Sergeant of the 24th regiment. On 22nd January 1879, he and Mark Diggle were killed at the Battle of Isandhlwana in the Zulu Wars. There are memorials to the young men at Saint Peter's Church, Walsden

Haigh, Joseph Holt

[1857-1888] Son of William Haigh.

On 12th December 1881, he married Abigail [1860-1???] from Halifax, daughter of Frances [née Wiggins] and Shaw Slater.

Children: (1) William Slater [b 1882] who married [1909] Ann Elizabeth Wheelwright; (2) George Henry [b 1883]; (3) Mary Frances [b 1885]; (4) James [b 1886]; (5) Shaw [b 1887]

Haigh, Levi

[1861-1935] Sowerby village postman, poet and composer

Haigh, Luke

[1???-18??] In 1822, he married Fanny, daughter of John Holt.

Children: Louisa [bapt 1828] who married her cousin James Holt Whiteley

Haigh, Mary

[1???-1???] Daughter of John Haigh.

She married (1) John Bottomley.

After John's death, she married (2) John Crowther

Haigh, Mary

[17??-17??] She and her husband, William, lived at Lower Shaw Hill, Halifax. They had several children.

Around 1770, Mary died and the funeral service took place at Halifax Parish Church. Her body was placed in the family vault, which was covered temporarily with planks but not sealed.

During the night, the church sexton – known as Old Rothera – went into the vault intending to steal any jewellery which Mary might have been wearing. As he unscrewed the coffin lid, Mary sat up in her coffin. She had been in a trance and was not dead.

The sexton fled and Mary left the vault and set out to walk home. She knocked on the door of their home. The servant girl looked out of the window and was startled to hear a familiar voice saying

Open up, I am your mistress

to which she replied

Nay, my mistress was buried today

When she saw the figure wearing a shroud, the servant called for her master who also looked out of the window, and hearing his wife's familiar voice calling him, hurried to let her in. Afterwards, Mary bore her husband at least one more child

Haigh, Mr

[1???-18??] Around 1870, he ran a private school in Halifax

Haigh, Norman

[19??-19??] Vicar of Saint Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [1946-1950]

Haigh, PC

[1???-1???] Constable of Ripponden [1858].

See David Fenton

Haigh, Rachel

[17??-18??] Daughter of Samuel Haigh. She inherited The Folly, Barkisland

[16??-1750] Of Inchfield.

It is said that a farmer found a baby in a basket beneath a Haigh tree at Walsden, together with a parcel containing the word Reuben, clothing and bedding, and £10. The foundling was named Reuben Haigh after the tree where he had been found, and he was raised as part of the family.

The story tells that an unknown man – rumoured to be the child's natural father – had been seen in the district on the day the baby was found, and he seemed to be watching Reuben, and made many enquiries about his welfare. The man was said to be a wealthy fustian dealer from Lancashire. Some time later, an anonymous benefactor purchased the lease on a large area of land at Inchfield – Pastureside – and this was then handed over to Reuben as a gift. He became the tenant of Calf Hey Farm and Pastureside Farm, and became a well-known farmer and weaver in the district

[1750-1806] Of Dean in Walsden

[1782-1847] A handloom weaver at Todmorden.

On 30th September 1847, he went to Walsden and met some old companions who

treated him with ale

At 6:00 pm that evening, as he was walking home, he was seen to fall into the canal. Robert Whittle, a porter, and a man named Butterworth, rescued him but he died around 9:00 pm

[1787-1857] Of Pex House, Todmorden and The Moorcock, Walsden.

He married (1) Grace [1787-1827].

He married (2) Betty [1802-1849].

They were buried at Saint Mary's Church, Todmorden

[1804-1886] In 18??, he married Susannah Smith.

Children: John William

[1834-1???] Born in Bridge Mills, Whitworth. He was known as Rue.

[1851-1897] Partner in cotton manufacturers Dawson & Haigh.

In 1869, he married Susannah Dawson.

Children: (1) Sam; (2) William; (3) Herbert

[1813-1???] Son of weaver George Haigh.

[1879-1951]

Haigh, Samuel

[1???-1???] He lived at Upper Holmhouse, Barkisland.

He married Unknown.

Children: Rachel

Haigh, Samuel

He was a stone delver [1841]; a stone cutter [1851]; a grocer [1861]; a retired grocer [1871].

In 1838, he married Susey [1817-1???] weaver of Ovenden, daughter of weaver Paul Helliwell, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Ruth [b 1839] who was a dressmaker [1861]; (2) Jeremiah; (3) Sarah A. [b 1851] who was a worsted weaver [1861, 1871].

The family lived at High Field, Ovenden [1841]; Spindlepoint, Shaw Lane, Ovenden [1851]; 3 New Street, Ovenden [1861]; 2 Haigh Terrace, Hanson Lane, Halifax [1871].

Living with them in 1851 was visitor Mary Haigh [aged 21] (wool spinner)

Haigh, Samuel

[1819-18??] Son of Abraham Haigh.

He was a farmer of 15 acres [1861]; a farmer of 4 acres [1871].

He married Elizabeth [1816-1???] born Dalton

Children: (1) Mary; (2) Abraham; (3) child; (4) child; (5) child.

The family lived at Old Close Farm, Southowram [with Samuel's father 1841, 1851]; 7 Marsh Lane, Southowram [1861]; Old Close Farm, Southowram [1871]

Haigh, Thomas

[1760-1834] Son of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Born in xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

He was landlord of the Fleece, Greetland [1822, 1827].

He married Susannah.

Children: William [1791-1875] who married Mary [1796-1861]

The couple were buried at Elland Parish Church

Haigh tree

It is said that Reuben Haigh was found under a Haigh tree

Haigh, W.

[1???-1851] Of Halifax. He moved to Mixenden where he died on 23rd April 1851 after making Feargus O'Connor his sole heir. He left an estate valued at £2,000

Haigh, Wallace B.

[18??-19??] Taxi-cabs and motor landaulettes business. He was at Bell Hall Garage & Livery Stables [1916]

[1???-1???] Son of David Haigh.

On 27th November 1834, he married Harriet, daughter of John Rawcliffe at Halifax Parish Church.

He was a publican at Copper Street, Halifax [1841]. He became stationmaster at Pickle Bridge Station and later at Brockholes

[17??-1853] Brother of George Haigh of the Haigh family of Norland. In 1835, he was one of the subscribers to the Halifax Dispensary, giving 2 guineas.

In January 1827, he married Elizabeth Charlotte [1???-1858], daughter of Benjamin Borrell and heiress of her great-aunt Miss Elizabeth Borrell, late of Grainsby Hall, Lincolnshire.

Children: George Henry [b 1829].

The family lived at The Mount, Halifax

[1730-1778] Halifax merchant. Son of John Haigh.

In September 1762, he married Mary. They had several children.

They lived at Lower Shaw Hill, Halifax

[18??-1???] Around 1874, he established a wholesale and retail draper business in Sowerby Bridge

Haigh William

[18??-18??] Grocer shop keeper at 9 Bank Top, Southowram [1861].

He married Lucy

[1800-1853] JP. Partner in Haigh Brothers. He lived at Shay House [1841, 1844]. He was associated with the Halifax Joint Stock Bank. He was a Commissioner of Land & Assessed Taxes [1845], and a Commissioner of Property & Income Tax [1845].

[18??-19??] Paper manufacturer at Severhills Mill, Ripponden [1905]

[18??-1923] Son of Mr & Mrs W. Haigh of Sowerby Bridge.

He was vice consul of Yokohama.

He was killed in the Japanese earthquake of 1st September 1923

[1832-18??] Son of Charles Haigh.

On 17th February 1857, he married his cousin Mary [b 1835], daughter of Joseph Holt, in Halifax Parish Church.

Children: Joseph Holt [1857-1888].

In 1879, after William's death, Mary married (2) George Hemingway

Haigh, Rev William

[1841-19??] Minister at Steep Lane Baptist Church, Sowerby [1864]. During his pastorate, a new school [1874] and a new chapel [1875] were built. He resigned in 1910. It is said that he came to a membership of 70, and left 210.

See Rev Peter Scott

[1848-1933] Born in Ripponden.

He was wholesale and retail draper [1891]; draper and paper maker [1901]; draper and cardboard & twine manufacturer [1911]; founder of William Haigh Limited; co-founder [?] of John Hadwen & Sons Limited.

In 1875, he married Martha Ann, daughter of David Howe.

Children: (1) Frances Hannah [b 1876]; (2) Susan Ellen [b 1878] who married George, son of Thomas Gill; (3) Louisa [b 1880]; (4) Florence [b 1882]; (5) Alice [b 1885]; (6) Maria [b 1886]; (7) Agnes Emily [b 1889]; (8) William [b 1890].

The family lived at Leverhills, Soyland with his father-in-law [1881]; 28 Kerr Cottage, Washer Lane, Halifax [1891]; Raven Lodge, Sowerby Bridge [1901, 1911].

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £7,931

Haigh's: William & Henry Haigh

[1869-19??] Landlord of the Pack Horse, Southowram [1911, 1917]

Manufacturers at Longley [1809]

Haigh's: William Haigh Limited

Drapers, outfitters, and department store on Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge. Established by William Haigh. Opened in 18??.

In 1920, they were at Centre Mills, Sowerby Bridge and their departments were listed as

General and Fancy Drapery Dress Materials and Skirts Hosiery and Gloves Smallwares Carpets and Floorcloths Household Linen Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes Ladies' and Children's Millinery Ladies' and Children's Coats and Costumes Gents' and Boys' Boots and Shoes Gents' and Boys' Outfitting Gents' and Boys' Clothing Gents' and Boys' Hats and Caps

Closed in 19??

Haigh, Willie

[18??-1948] In 1914, he became manager of William Edleston & Company Limited. When he took over, he abandoned unprofitable products and moved to modern, fashionable fabrics. The business was still under his direction at the firm's centenary in 1948. He died shortly afterwards

Haigh, Wilson

[19??-19??] He was Mayor of Halifax [1963-1964]

Haigh, Wright & Company

Cotton spinners and doublers at Town Ing Mills, Elland [1905]

Hailey, John

[17??-18??] Hatter in Halifax [1788]

Hailey, William

[17??-1???] or Haley. Of Norton. With James Crabtree, he was an informer at the trial of the coiners

Hainer, John

[17??-18??] Hatter in Northowram [1796]

Haines, Rev Reginald Edward Moore

[1???-19??] He had been a Chaplain to the Forces before becoming Vicar of Brighouse [July 1932-1942]. He went on to become Rector of Porlock, Somerset

Hainsworth, Mrs Ann

[1819-1???] Born in Southowram.

She married John Hainsworth.

Her husband does not appear on censuses after 1861.

She was a common brewer employing 3 men [1871] and a brewer at Bank Brewery, Sowerby Bridge [1874]

Hainsworth, H.

[1866-1907] JP. Of The Dene, Luddenden. He was Chairman of Midgley District Council. Director of Jonathan Bracken & Sons Limited

Hainsworth, Holden, Swaine & Pollard Bank

In 1779, Timothy Hainsworth, Adam Holden, Robert Swaine, and William Pollard established the first bank in Halifax.

By 1802, Pollard had withdrawn from the firm, which was then Swaine Brothers & Company

Hainsworth, J.

[18??-18??] Plumber at Halifax.

In March 1861, he was declared bankrupt

Hainsworth, John

[1817-1???] Born in Thornton.

He was a coal merchant [1861].

He married Ann.

Children: (1) Mary Jane [b 1843]; (2) Martha Ann [b 1846]; (3) Sarah Maria [b 1851]; (4) Scho[le]field [b 1854] who was a traveller [1881]; (5) Emily [b 1856]; (6) Harriet [b 1863].

The family lived at Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1861]; 2 Fountain Street, Sowerby Bridge [1871]; Industrial Road, Sowerby Bridge [1881]

John does not appear on censuses after 1861, and Ann has taken over the business in 1871

Hainsworth, Mr

[18??-18??] A brewer at Causeway Foot.

Recorded in July 1863, when he and his son sued Ingham Brothers for injuries received when he and his son James were involved in an accident with one of Ingham's waggons.

The Hainsworths were awarded £50 damages

Hainsworth, Schofield

[1854-1894] Born in Wilsden.

He was licensee of the Puzzle Hall Inn, Sowerby Bridge [1891, 1894].

In 1885, he married Lydia Heavysege Marsh

This and associated entries use material which was kindly contributed by maureen@ROOTSCHAT

Hainsworth, Timothy

[1???-1???] Partner in Hainsworth, Holden, Swaine & Pollard Bank

Haking, Rev Richard

[18??-18??] Eldest son of Richard Hacking of Bury, Lancashire.

Vicar at Saint Paul's Church, Halifax [18??].

He married Mary Elizabeth, second daughter of Henry Byrne, at Brighouse Parish Church.

Children: (1) Richard Cyril Byrne; (2) Mary; (3) Ethel; (4) Hilda

Haking, General Sir Richard Cyril Byrne

[1862-1945] GBE, KCB, KCMG. Son of Rev Richard Haking. Born in Halifax.

In 1891, he married Rachel Violette Burford-Hancock [d 1939], daughter of Sir Henry Burford-Hancock, Chief Justice of Gibraltar.

From Sandhurst, he joined the 67th / 2nd Battalion of the Hampshire Regiment [1881]. He took part in the Burmese Expedition [1885-1887]. During the South African War, he was commandant at De Aar Junction. In 1901, he became a Professor at the army Staff College. In 1914, at the outbreak of World War I, he was given command of the 5th Brigade and travelled to the Western Front. After a head injury, he returned to command the 1st Division from December until September 1915, after which he commanded the XI Corps for the rest of the war. During that period, he was known for being willing to wage a war of attrition, and was one of the generals who established a reputation for incompetence at that time.

In 1924, he was appointed Colonel of the Hampshire Regiment.

Halco

Trade name of the Halifax Tool Company Limited

Halco Drilling International Limited

See Halifax Tool Company Limited

Haldesworth, John

[15??-16??] Of Southowram. His will was recorded on 6th October 1655

Haldesworth, John

[15??-1621] Butcher at the House at the Maypole

Haldesworth, Robert

See Robert Holdesworth

Haldeworth

An earlier form of the name Holdsworth

[1???-1456] Son of John de Haldeworth. In 1423, he acquired land in Northowram from his father.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Richard; (2) John; (3) Robert

[12??-1???] Of Haldeworth, Hipperholme. An early member of the Holdsworth family of Ashday Hall.

He is recorded at Wakefield Manor Court, held at Rastrick in 1275.

He was a freeman at a court in Wakefield on 28th March 1296.

He married Olive.

Children: (1) John; (2) Thomas [recorded 1361]; (3) William [d 1349]

[12??-1352] Son of John de Haldeworth.

In 1297, he was bailiff of Hipperholme.

In 1339, he surrendered 4½ acres of land at Hipperholme to his son Richard.

He married Alice.

Children: (1) Richard; (2) John [13??-1362]

[13??-1392] Of Ashday, Southowram. Son of Richard de Haldeworth.

He married Sibella [13??-1399].

Children: (1) John; (2) William

Haldeworth, Richard de

[13??-1423] Son of John de Haldeworth.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Richard; (2) John; (3) Robert.

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church

Haldeworth, Richard

[14??-1479] Son of John de Haldeworth.

He married Margaret, sister of John Hoile from Shepperhouse, Sowerby.

Children: several

[1???-1364] Son of John de Haldeworth.

He married Juliana.

Children: John

Haldeworth, Richard de

[1???-1463] Son of John de Haldeworth. He held lands in Hipperholme.

He married Alice.

Children: (1) John; (2) William

Haldeworth, Robert de

[1???-14??] Son of John de Haldeworth.

In 1426, he acquired 16 acres of land in Sowerby from his father.

He married Unknown.

Children: unknown.

In 1473, he surrendered land to his children

Haldeworth, Thomas

[1???-13??]

Son of John de Haldeworth.

Recorded in 1361.

He had a son known as John Thomesone de Haldeworth

Haldeworth, William

[14??-14??] Son of Richard de Haldeworth.

He married Johanna, daughter of Richard Waterhouse.

Children: Richard who married Elizabeth.

In his will of 1463, he gave land to

the chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Halifax Church

Haldeworth, William de

[13??-1399] Son of John de Haldeworth

Haldworth, William

[1???-1545] Of Northowram.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) John; (2) Margaret; (3) Isabell who became Mrs Nettleton; (4) Junett who became Mrs Wade.

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

Haley

[18??-19??] Stock and share broker at Alfred Street East, Halifax.

There are currently only around 4 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Haley. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Haley, Alfred

He lived at Heathfield Place [1905]

Haley, Henry

[1825-1???] Born in Halifax. Bank cashier. He was an official of the Halifax Union Bank.

He was one of the founders of the Halifax Equitable Benefit Building Society [1871], and a director [1872].

He married Unknown who died before him.

Children: (1) Maria [b 1853]; (2) Mary [b 1856]; (3) Clara [b 1858]; (4) Louisa [b 1860].

The family lived at 13 George Street, Halifax

Haley Hill & New Town Allotment Gardeners' Society

Recorded in August 1859, when they held their annual exhibition of flowers, fruit and vegetables in the grounds of Bankfield.

The Haley Hill Sax Horn Band was in attendance.

The gardens of the house were let by Edward Akroyd to his workers, members of Haley Hill Working Men's College, and local residents

Haley Hill Billiard Club, Halifax

19th century billiard club. Some time before 1870, the club issued a penny token [which can be seen at The British Museum]

Haley Hill Choral Society

Recorded in 1829

Haley Hill Cocoa Tavern

Opposite North Bridge Station. A branch of the Halifax Cocoa House Company. Recorded in 1884

Haley Hill, Halifax

Messuage formerly known as Batt Hill, Halifax. In 1607, Robert Ramsden sold the house to Henry Grime

Haley Hill Literary & Scientific Society

Co-founded by John Hartley in 1861. Many of Hartley's poems were published in the society's magazine, The Circulator

Haley Hill, New Town & Boothtown Horticultural & Floral Society

Established in 1847 by a group of allotment holders associated with the workers at Akroyd's mill

Haley Hill Post Office

Recorded in 1905 at 62 Haley Hill

Haley Hill Sax Horn Band

Recorded in August 1859, when they played at the annual exhibition of the Haley Hill & New Town Allotment Gardeners' Society

Haley Hill Working Men's Club & Penny Bank

Recorded in 1874

Haley, Isaac

[18??-18??] Northowram stone merchant. Partner in John & Isaac Haley.

He married Unknown.

Children: Elizabeth who married John Riley

Haley's: J. & J. Haley

Stone quarrier at Northowram and Sandymere Quarry, Shelf [1896]

Haley's: John & Isaac Haley

Quarry owners and stone merchants at Shelf [1861].

Partners included Isaac Haley

Haley, Rev Joseph

[18??-18??] He trained at Lancashire College and served at Accrington [1856-1863] before becoming Minister at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [1863]. In 1873, he moved to Lister Hills, Bradford

Halez Fax [No 4135] Masonic Lodge

Masonic Lodge.

They were at the Freemasons' Hall, Halifax [1937]. They met on the fourth Wednesday of the month [1937].

Masters and members of the Lodge have included

Irvine Hindle – Master [1937]

Half-a-crown Fanny

[18??-19??] A well-known character who lived behind the Park Methodist Chapel in Brighouse

Half-day closing

The idea of closing business for half a day was to compensate the staff for having to work on Saturdays, and came after a long campaign in which drapers played a leading rôle.

See Halifax Early Closing Association, Market Day and Todmorden Tradesmen's Early Closing Association

Half Hole, Soyland

Halfpenny Can

Area of Southowram just below Southowram Parish Church.

George Peel is recorded here [1823].

See Joseph Brook, Malt Shovel, Southowram and Marshall's

Halfpenny Can, Southowram

Area of Southowram between Saint Anne's in the Grove and Brookfoot Hill.

See Halfpenny Can Lane, Southowram and Titus Lightowler

Halfpenny Hole Clough, Pecket Well

See Roms Hill, Pecket Well

Halfway House

A local name for Savile Park Lodge

Haliday, Samuel

[16??-1???] Of Northowram.

On 17th May 1678, he married Lydia Hoyl at Coley Church.

Children: (1) Jo [bapt 1679]; (2) Martha [bapt 1681]

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Halifax

The surname originates in the district.

George Redmonds tells us that Henry de Halifax is recorded at Sowerby in 1274

Thomas Waterhouse dropped the name Waterhouse and was known as Thomas Hallifax

Halifax, Baron

[1661-1715] See Charles Montagu

Halifax John

[1195-1256] Another name for Johannes de Sancto Bosco, mathematician and astronomer born in Rastrick

The Halig

Crabtree records this as a name for the Hebble.

See Halig-fax and The Helig

Halig-fax

An early name for Halifax.

See The Halig

Haligonian

A native of Halifax.

I suspect that this may be used more frequently in Nova Scotia than in West Yorkshire!

Hall

There are currently around 49 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hall. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

The Hall family

Owned Boothtown House.

The family established the Booth Town Charity.

In 1802, they built almshouses and a school in the area

[16??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1672]

[16??-1694] Son of Robert Hall.

He bought Boothtown House from the family of John Priestley.

In 1661, he married Phoebe, daughter of John Lister.

Children: Abraham

[16??-1709] Son of Abraham Hall.

He lived on a house on the Moorfalls Estate, Northowram.

See Booth Town Charity

[1754-1827] Of Southowram

Hall, Albert George

[1906-1954] The caretaker at Park Congregational Church. He was convicted for the murder of 6-year-old Mary Hackett, whose body was found in the foundations of the church. He was hanged at Armley Jail on 22nd April 1954 – the last local man to be hanged.

Hall, Alexander

[1824-1861] He was chief clerk at Leeds Post Office before becoming Postmaster at Halifax [1861]

Hall, Rev Alfred Charles

[18??-18??] Minister at Bethesda Primitive Methodist Chapel, Bank Top [1865].

He lived at Gibbet Street, Halifax

Hall & Clarkson

Woollen cloth manufacturers and merchants at Savile Mill, Halifax [1845]. Partners included Smith Hall and James Clarkson

Hall & Parr

Sowerby manufacturers in the mid-19th century.

See Mitchell's School, Sowerby

Hall, Anne

[1722-1769] Of Butterworth End, Norland.

She married Jeremy Lister

Hall, Rev Arthur

[18??-18??] He was the first Minister at Luddendenfoot Congregational Church [July 1859].

In 1863, he moved to Tottenham Chapel, London.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Arthur; (2) son [b 1862].

See Luddendenfoot Floral & Horticultural Society

Hall, Rev Arthur Vine

[1860-1???] Son of Rev Arthur Hall. Born in Luddendenfoot.

He trained at Cheshunt College before becoming Minister at Scarborough Congregational Church. He wrote a collection of poems [1889].

In 1892, he was Minister at Claremont Congregational Church, Cape Town. He published a collection of pictures and poems entitled Table Mountain [1898], and a collection of pictures and poems entitled England Revisited [1900]

Hall, Edward

[1811-1???] Born in Hauton [?], Lancashire.

He was a corn miller & grocer [1851].

He married Mary [1816-1???] from Warley.

Children: (1) Ann [b 1844]; (2) William Henry [b 1846]; (3) twins John [b 1850]; (4) Joseph [b 1850].

The family lived at Well Green, Warley [1851]

Hall End Chocolate Store, Halifax

Waterhouse Street Recorded in 1915 in a newspaper advertisement for Collinson's

Hall End, Halifax

Hall, Sir Ernest

[19??-] OBE, DL. Concert pianist, musician and entrepreneur who – with Jonathan Silver – bought Dean Clough in 1983 to establish Dean Clough Galleries and Dean Clough Industrial Park.

See Mill Bank

Hall Gate, Mytholmroyd

Hall, Rev Hilkiah Bedford

James Broadbent

Hall, Rev George H.

[18??-19??] Minister at Cornholme United Methodist Free Church [1908].

On 30th March 1909, he married Minnie, daughter of James Greenwood of Whitehaven Villas, Cornholme

Hall, Graham

[19??-] Mayor of Calderdale [1999-2000]

Hall, Rev Henry

[18??-18??] Pastor at Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1882-1889]

[18??-18??] He lived at Bull Close Lane, Halifax [1865]. He was Lecturer at Halifax Parish Church. He published a number of sermons delivered between 1863 and 1867

Hall-Ing

One of the areas of common land around Halifax Parish Church and the Moot Hall in the 14th century. Others were Blackledge-Ing, Netherfield, Northfield, Southfield and Sydel-Ing.

See Ing

Hall Ing House, Southowram

House off Towngate.

The drive became The Park. The gates are still there but the gates have been moved to the other side of the Lodge

Hall Ings, Southowram

Hall's: Jeremiah Hall Charity

Edward Aspinall [1871]

Rev George Edward Aspinall [1891, 1901, 1905]

Ernest Marshall [1901]

Margaret Jane, daughter of John McLean [1896]

Hall, James

[17??-18??] Attorney at Square, Halifax [1809, 1816]

Hall, Dr Jeremiah

[1619-1690?] MD. Physician. Son of Reuben Hall. He was educated Heath Grammar School and in Dublin.

He built a house in Limerick where lived and died. After his death, he bequeathed his house to become a school and a hospital for the elderly. His will provided for the Hall Street Almshouses, Boothtown, the Jeremiah Hall Charity.

See Abraham Hall, Joseph Hall and Robert Wood

In his will of 1687, Dr Jeremiah Hall left £20 to be distributed – by his cousins Jonathan, Abraham, and Joseph Hall - to the poor of Boothtown, and another £20 to be distributed to any poor relations in and around Halifax. Using figures for average earnings, £20 in 1687 is roughly the equivalent of £33,500.00 today.

He also left money to establish the Hall Street Almshouses, Boothtown.

See Booth Town Charity

Hall, John

[16??-16??] Of Bradford.

He married Edith Northend.

In 1674, Field House, Shibden passed to him

Hall, John

[18??-18??] He lived at Moor Royde, Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children: John William

Hall, John

[18??-18??] In 1844, he married Mahala Wilkinson [1813-1884].

John must have died before 1861.

Mahala was a farmer [1844]; a farmer of 20 acres [1861]; a farmer of 25 acres employing 2 men and 1 boy [1871]; a farmer employing 2 men [1881].

Children: (1) Margaret [b 1844] who married George Bard of London, at Lightcliffe Church; (2) Martha [b 1849]; (3) Joshua; (4) Sarah [b 1852] who married John Aspinall Kershaw.

The family lived at Upper Green, Lightcliffe [1861, 1871, 1881].

Living with them in 1861 was [possibly John's brother] Joseph Hall [aged 49] (a servant & a carter)

Hall, Rev John William

[18??-19??] MA, DCL, DD. Only son of John Hall Vicar of Saint Augustine's Church, Pellon [1878-1892]. He lived at Moor Royde, Halifax.

In 1889, he married Mary Josephine Tolson [18??-1939] from Ilkley

In March 1920, he preached a sermon entitled

The grave dangers of Commercial Street

Question: In some sources, there are references to Rev J. Wesley Hall. Are they one and the same person?

Hall, Jonathan

[1???-1???] Of Elland. His notebooks form a part of the Shibden Hall archives

Hall, Mrs Jonathan

[1???-1???]

Question: Possibly the wife of Jonathan Hall. Does anyone know which Jonathan Hall she married?

Hall, Jonathan

[16??-1688] Son of Robert Hall. He owned property in what was to become Hall Street, Boothtown.

See Mrs Jonathan Hall

[1???-18??] A tenant at Little Marsh, Southowram in the time of Anne Lister

[16??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1677]

[16??-1688] Son of Robert Hall.

He owned Northowram Green and property at Boothtown. In 1693, he gave 10 square yards of land for the erection of Northowram Free School

Hall, Rev Joseph

[18??-1???] BA. Vicar of Bradshaw [1875], Curate at Sowerby Bridge [1863], and Minister-in-Charge of Norland [1863, 1874]

[18??-18??] A labourer at Stainland.

On 2nd October 1857, he was fined £2 plus £2 12/- expenses for being drunk in a carriage of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company on 26th September. He could not pay and was sent to the house of correction for 6 weeks

[18??-19??] Beer retailer and washing liquor maker at Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1861]

Hall, Joshua

[17??-1???] Son of John Hall. Baptised at Lightcliffe [10th September 1762].

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Thomas [b 1801]; (2) John [b 1809]; (3) Samuel [b 1810]; (4) Joseph [b 1812].

The family lived at Upper Green, Hove Edge [1841]

Hall, Joshua

[18??-191???] He lived at Sheard Green, Hipperholme [1930]

Hall, Joshua

[1850-19??] Son of John Hall. Born in Lightcliffe.

He was a lawyer's general clerk [1871]; a solicitor's general clerk [1881]; a solicitor's clerk [1891, 1901, 1902].

In 1873, he married Hannah Brook [1852-19??] from Rastrick, in Halifax. In 1891, Hannah is shown as stone merchant/farmer.

Children: (1) John Washington [b 1874] who was a solicitor's clerk [1891]; (2) Samuel Henry [b 1875]; (3) Alice Martha Louisa [b 1877] who was visiting Arthur William Thwaite [1891] and who married Edwin Jowett; (4) Florence Mahala [?] [b 1878]; (5) Joshua [b 1882] who was visiting Arthur William Thwaite [1916]; (6) Cecil Brook [b 1884].

The family lived at Nether House [1881, 1891, 1901].

Living with them in 1881 was Hannah's sister Frances Brook [aged 20] (dress maker). Living with them in 1891 was Joshua's sister Martha [aged 41]

Hall, Mr

[16??-1???] Curate at Luddenden [1672]

Hall of Science, Halifax

In 1844, a building with this name was offered to the Halifax Mechanics' Institute. The offer was declined on account of

other plans and schemes which were under consideration

Hall, Reuben

[15??-16??] Brother of Robert Hall.

In July 1616, he married Helen Smithes.

Children: Jeremiah

Hall, Richard

[15??-15??] He married Marjory.

In 1576, Isabel Saltynstall was accused of calling Marjory

Gregory Waterhouse's whore

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

vexatious accusation

Hall, Richard de Zouche

[1908-2006] He was Town Clerk of Halifax – a name which must stick in the memory of anyone who lived in Halifax in the 1950s and 1960s.

He was President of the Halifax Orchestral Society for 40 years

Hall, Robert

[1???-16??] Brother of Reuben Hall. He was a wealthy clothier at Boothtown.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Jonathan; (2) Abraham; (3) Joseph

Hall Royd Junction, Todmorden

On the Copy Pit Line near Portsmouth Railway Station. One line goes to Burnley, the other to Manchester

Hall Royd, Todmorden

Or Hallroyd.

Owners and tenants have included

Richard Ingham

Elizabeth Ingham [1878]

Hall, Samuel

[1691-1753] A mercer in Halifax.

He married Mary [1692-1761].

Children: Susannah [d 1778] who married Eli Dyson.

Members of the family were buried in Halifax Parish Church where an inscription reads

Here lie interred the remains of Samuel Hall of Halifax, mercer, who departed this life the 5^th day of March 1753 in the 63^d year of his age.
Also Mary, the wife of the above Samuel Hall, died Septem^r the 7 1761, aged 69.
Also Eli Dyson, mercer, who was buried March 28^th 1776.
Also Susannah, his wife and daughter of the above Samuel and Mary Hall, who was buried May 12^th 1778.

Hall, Samuel

[17??-1???] One of the trustees of Sir William Staines's School

Hall, Smith

[18??-18??] Partner in Hall & Clarkson.

He lived at Exley House, Exley Bank [1845]

Hall Stones Farm, Todmorden

Upper Lane. House dated 1647

Hall Street Almshouses, Boothtown

In his will of 1687, Dr Jeremiah Hall left £50 to buy land in Boothtown to build accommodation for 2 old men and 2 old women of Boothtown. He also left money for a small school-house.

Cottages in Hall Street, Boothtown, the property of Jonathan Hall, were converted into almshouses and a schoolhouse.

See Brockholes Estate, Ovenden, Jeremiah Hall Charity and Moorfalls Estate, Northowram

Hall Street fairground

19th century market for livestock sales. The market was established here when animal trading had been banned from the centre of Halifax. This was superseded by Victoria Cattle Market in 1885

Hall Street Livery Stables, Halifax

Owners and tenants of the stables have included

John Marsh & Company [1886]

Hall, W. H.

[18??-1???] Around 1885, he established a tobacconist, bookseller, stationer and newsagents at Ryburn Buildings, Sowerby Bridge. The business sold a range of popular tobaccos

Hall, W. H.

[18??-19??] Sowerby Bridge Photographer

[17??-18??] Attorney at Cheapside, Halifax [1816]

[17??-18??] Of Halifax.

In January 1800, he was declared bankrupt

[17??-18??] A Luddite from Hartshead. He was an apprentice at Jackson's cropping shop in Hightown. He was made redundant and later went to work at Wood's cropping shop in Huddersfield where he worked with George Mellor. He was an informer in the Rawfolds Mill case

[1767-1802] Halifax attorney.

He married Unknown.

[1789-1???] Son of William Hall. He was articled to Lewis Alexander

[1795-1859] A clothier on Soyland. In 1859, his body was found with a rope tied around his neck and covered by a carpet. He had been robbed. The inquest concluded that there was insufficient evidence to prove wilful murder, and no-one was ever charged with the crime

[18??-18??] Road contractor and well-sinker at Ovenden Cross [1861]

Hallas, Charles

[17??-18??] On 11th October 1813, he married Ruth Green at Elland Parish Church.

They had a son Martin who was born before they married.

Ruth was widowed by 1841

Hallas, David

[1810-1865] In census returns and other sources, his name is written Hallas, Hollas and Holas

Born in Sowerby.

He was a worsted weaver [1841]; a worsted power-loom weaver [1851, 1861].

On 20th May 1834, he married Fanny Greenwood [1816-1885] in Halifax.

Children: (1) Hannah [b 1839]; (2) Sidney; (3) Sarah Ann [b 1844]; (4) Ellen [b 1848]; (5) David [b 1851]; (6) Thomas [b 1854]; (7) Wright [b 1855]; (8) Elizabeth [b 1858]; (9) Smith [b 1860].

The family lived at Boulderclough, Sowerby [1841]; 2 Boulderclough, Sowerby [1851]; 3 Boulderclough, Sowerby [186]; Boulderclough, Sowerby [1871]

Hallas's: G. Hallas & Company

Accountants and auditors. Recorded in 1881 at Ward's End, Halifax

Hallas, Gledhill

[1861-19??] Son of Martin Hallas. Born in Halifax.

He was a soap maker [1901].

In 1880, he married Sarah Elizabeth Sutcliffe in Halifax.

Children: (1) Sarah Phoebe [b 1881]; (2) Reginald [b 1886].

She lived at 11 Hope Hall Terrace, Halifax [1901]

Hallas, Martin

[1812-1869] He was born before the marriage of his parents Ruth Green and Charles Hallas.

Between the census of 1841 and his marriage in 1843, he changed his name to Martin Hallas Green.

He was a shoemaker [1841]; a cordwainer [1851].

In 1843, he married Ruth, daughter of Anthony Gledhill.

Children: (1) Eliza [b 1840] who is shown as daughter in 1851, but may be Ruth's sister or illegitimate daughter; (2) Sidney [b 1845]; (3) Edward [b 1847]; (4) Harriet A. [b 1849]; (5) Sarah [b 1851]; (6) Thomas [b 1854]; (7) Elizabeth [b 1857]; (8) Gledhill [b 1861].

The children all have the surname Hallas Green.

The family lived at 226 New Street, Stainland [1851]; 454 New Street, Stainland [1861]; New Street, Stainland [1871]

In 1861, David Morton [b 1858] – grandson – was living with the family. In 1871, David Morley / Morton? [b 1858] – grandson – was living with the family. In 1881, David Hallas [b 1858] – grandson – was living with the family

Hallas's: S. E. Hallas & Son

When The Zelova Soap Company partnership was dissolved in 1901, partner Sarah Elizabeth Hallas carried on the business on her own account as S. E. Hallas & Son

Hallas, Sidney

[1845-1916] Son of David Hallas. Born in Stainland.

He was a cloth fuller [1871]; a journalist [1891]. In 1894, he published The Halifax Mercury at 14 Crossley Street, Halifax.

He went into business with his sister-in-law?, Sarah Elizabeth Hallas, trading as The Zelova Soap Company.

Around 1870, he married (1) Martha [1838-1???] from Wadsworth.

Children: Hannah [b 1870].

In 1885, he married (2) Anne Balmford [1848-1???] in Halifax.

He lived at Higgin Chamber, Sowerby [1871]; Ingwood Terrace, Elland-cum-Greetland [1891]; 36 Cromwell Street, Halifax [1901]

Hallas, T.

[18??-18??] Merchant at Halifax.

In February 1868, he was declared bankrupt

Hallas's: T. Hallas & Company

Rubber manufacturers at Cinderhill Mills, Todmorden [1911].

On 26th March 1911, a fire at the mill caused £2,000 damage

Hallawell, James William

[1860-1898] Born in Halifax.

He was landlord of the Prince of Wales' Feathers, King Cross, Halifax [1898].

In 1880, he married Elizabeth Hall in Halifax.

After his death, Elizabeth took over at the Prince of Wales's Feathers.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1898

Hallé, Sir Charles

[1819-1895] Born Karl Halle in Germany, he settled in England and established Hallé Orchestra.

In 1851, he performed at a concert given by the Halifax Philharmonic Society.

On 1st May 1858, he conducted a concert at which Mrs Sunderland sang.

In November 1893, he conducted his orchestra, and played the piano, at a concert given by the Halifax Choral Society at Halifax Drill Hall

Hallewell

Hallewell's: B. Hallewell & Company

Makers of roller cloths at Moorfield Works, Halifax [1937]

Halliday's

Stone quarrying company at Howcans [1800]

The Halliday family

The family – possibly a family of cattle drovers – originally came from in and around Dundee, Scotland.

Around 1640, John, Richard, Abraham and George Halliday arrived in the district and started Pule Hill Pottery. Around 1655, they moved to Bateain, Northowram.

In 1775, they established Howcans Pottery.

The family had the tradition of serving their employees a stew for breakfast on Christmas morning.

Significant members of the family included John Halliday and Isaac Halliday.

Question: Please email me if you can resolve some confusion/duplication in the entries for individual members of the Halliday family here

See G. & W. Halliday Limited, Titus Kitson and The Churn

Halliday, Abraham

[1812-1876] Son of John Halliday of the Halliday family of potters. He and his brother George controlled Howcans Pottery. The pottery passed to his descendants.

He was a potter [1841]; a journeyman potmaker [1851]; a potter [1871]; a brick maker.

In 1836, he married Elizabeth Scott [1820-1890] from Ovenden, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Sarah Ann [b 1838]; (2) Martha [b 1840]; (3) James [b 1841]; (4) Nanny [b 1847]; (5) Joseph [b 1851] who was a cabinet maker [1871]; (6) Rebecca [b 1852]; (7) William [b 1854]; (8) John; (9) Louis [b 1860]; (10) Richard [b 1866]

The family lived at 1 Crow Point, Northowram [1841]; Blackley [1851]; 170 New Bank, Halifax [1871, 1881].

There were visitors, lodgers and boarders with the family: Joseph Robertshaw [b 1835] (a journeyman potmaker) [1851]; Richard Halliday [b 1865] (grandson) [1881]

Halliday, Abraham S.

[18??-18??] Brewer at Ann Street, Halifax [1874]

Halliday & Company

Proprietors of Bankfield Laundry, Halifax [1905]

Halliday & Midgley

Boot manufacturers at Globe Works, Halifax.

Partners included David Halliday

Halliday & Sons

Wool and fancy dealers at Prince's Arcade, Halifax [1936]

Halliday, David

[1774-1???] (Possibly) son of John Halliday. Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [3rd July 1774].

He became a pot maker at Northowram.

On 13th April 1795, he married Mary Priestley at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) John [b 1796]; (2) Isaac [b 1798]; (3) Samuel [b 1801]; (4) James [b 1811]; (5) Mary Ann [b 1814]

The children were baptised at South Parade Wesleyan Chapel

Halliday, David

[1835-1911] Son of Samuel Halliday. Baptised on 29th November 1835 at Illingworth.

He was a bobbin turner [1851]; a shoe maker [1861]; a master boot and shoe manufacturer employing 12 men, 3 boys and 8 girls; a woollen manufacturer employing 57 persons [1881]; a Councillor [1881]; a partner in Halliday & Midgley; a gardener [1901].

In 1857, he married Ellen daughter of William Hanson, in Halifax.

Children: Mary Hannah [b 1863].

Mary Hannah married Ernest Christie and had a son, John Reginald Halliday Christie.

The family lived at Gledhill Row, Northowram [1861]; Cavendish Terrace, Halifax [1871]; 24 Chester Road, Northowram [1881]; Ripon [1891]; Salterlee, Halifax [1901].

Living with them in 1871, was lodger William Sykes [b 1855] (nephew)

Halliday, Dr

[1???-18??] Recorded in 1829, when he was a medical referee for the

Asylum Foreign & Domestic Life Office
For Foreign Climates, Pregnancy, Disease, and advanced age

[1756-1808] Son of Richard Halliday. Baptised at Illingworth Church [25th December 1756].

He was a potter in Northowram [1778, 1808].

On 27th December 1778, he married Mary Bark [17??-1823] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Ann [bapt 1779-1784]; (2) Mary [bapt 1780] who married [1803] John Ramsden (a potter from Northowram); (3) Elis [bapt 1783-1785] who was buried at Saint Mary's Illingworth; (4) Han / Hannah [bapt 1785] who married [1804] John Watson; (5) Richard [bapt 1786]; (6) Sarah / Sally [bapt 1789-dead before 1823] who married her cousin John Halliday; (7) Alice [b 1790] who was the second wife of her cousin John Halliday; (8) Priscilla [bapt 1792-1796]; (9) Margaret [bapt 1794]; (10) (possibly) Rebecca [bapt 1800].

The family lived at Northowram [1778-1784]; Thornton [1784-1785]; Northowram [1786-1823].

Mary was listed as an earthenware manufacturer at Northowram [1822].

Her will and admon – dated 10th July 1823

Mary Halliday of Holkans in Northowram, widow (now deceased, died 4th May 1823)

record her children

Alice

Margaret

Richard

Mary who married John Ramsden

Hannah who married John Watson

Sally (deceased) who married John Halliday (senior) of Northowram, joiner & cabinet maker

Also mentioned are George Moss – of the township of Ovenden, Cotton Manufacturer – possibly George Moss, (executor), Thomas Sutcliffe – of Wheatley (?), Fustian Cutter, (executor), Abraham Halliday (witness to the will), Thomas Edwards (witness to the will), and James Franks (surrogate)

[18??-18??] Son of John Halliday of the Halliday family of potters.

He and his brother Abraham controlled Howcans Pottery.

Partner in George & William Halliday Limited

[1826-1889] Son of John Halliday. Born in Northowram.

He was a pupil at Barkisland School [1841].

In 1851, George, his widowed mother Alice, and his brother William, were listed as fire brick and earthenware manufacturers at Howcans.

He was fire brick and earthenware manufacturer [1851]; earthenware and fire brick manufacturer and farmer [1861]; fire brick manufacturer [1871]; partner in George & William Halliday Limited [1874]; manufacturer of common brick (earthenware) and fire brick [1881].

In 1853, he (possibly) married Mary Eliza Stott [1829-18??] from Fartown, in Huddersfield.

Children: (1) John Stott [b 1854] who was a worsted manufacturer's clerk [1871, 1881]; (2) Sarah Alice [b 1855]; (3) Charles William [b 1857] who was a physical science teacher [1881]; (4) Mary Emily [b 1859].

The family lived at 1 Howcans Lane, Northowram [1861]; Howcans, Northowram [1871, 1881, where her died 1889]

There were visitors, lodgers and boarders with the family: his brother William [1861]; Joseph Parkinson [b 1851] an architect from Cockerham, Lancashire; Richard B. Holdsworth [b 1851] a woolstapler from Clifton [1871]; George Powell [b 1835] a commercial traveller in woollen cloths [1881]

Halliday's: George & William Halliday Limited

[1858-1???] Son of John Halliday.

He married Mary Anne.

Children: (1) Sarah Ellen [b 1881] who married Edgar Culpan; (2) Harold S. [b 1883] who married Edith; (3) Samuel Arthur Aiken; (4) Alice Ann [b 1888] who married Frank Turner

Retort, fire-brick and earthenware manufacturers at Howcans.

In 1874, partners included brothers George and William Halliday.

They were at Holmfield Brick Works [1905]. Their offices were at Howcans Brick Works.

On 27th March 1908, there was an Auction Sale for their Brickworks at Boothtown.

See Halliday family

Halliday, George Henry

[1856-19??] Son of Joseph Halliday. Born in Elland.

He was a cotton warper (living with his parent in Stainland Road, Elland-cum-Greetland) [1871], a fruit merchant (lodging with the Davies family in Toxteth Park, Lancashire) [1881], an assistant cotton spinner [1891], and an insurance agent [1901]. He ran Atlas Mill, Brighouse at the time of the disastrous fire of 21st December 1898.

In 1881, he married Annie Appleyard [1860-1???] from Driffield, in Selby.

Both George Henry and Annie were lodging with the Davies family in Toxteth Park, Lancashire [1881].

Children: (1) Joe W [b 1883]; (2) Percy [b 1885]; (3) James [b 1888].

The family lived at Gooder Lane, Rastrick (with George's parents) [1891], 13 Gooder Lane, Rastrick [1901], and 25 Stanley Street, Brighouse [1911]

Halliday, Isaac

[1755-1786] Son of Richard Halliday. Baptised at Illingworth Church [6th April 1755].

A member of the Halliday family of potters.

In 1775, he married Sarah Horner.

Children: (1) Jonathan; (2) John; (3) David [b 17??] who married Mary Priestley; (4) Abraham; (5) Martha

Halliday, Isaac

[18??-18??] Pot and fire brick manufacturer at Cinder Hills, Siddal [1845]

Halliday, Isaac

[1806-1870] Son of John Halliday of the Halliday family of potters.

He was a potter [1826, 1841, 1851]; a farmer of 13 acres [1861].

When his father died, he inherited the family's coal mines at Howcans and the pottery at Bateain.

On 26th June 1826, he married Sarah Maude [1811-1???] from Northowram, in Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) John Adam; (2) Elizabeth [b 1831]; (3) Rebecca [b 1834]; (4) Isaac [b 1837]; (5) Nancy [b 1840]; (6) Thomas [b 1842]; (7) Mary Ann [b 1846]; (8) Sarah Hannah [b 1850].

The family lived at Shaw Lane, Ovenden [1841]; 1 Bateain [1851]; Bateain [1860].

When Isaac died, Sarah remarried. She sold the coal mines to Mr Holt

Halliday's: J. A. Halliday

Transport company of Cragg Vale. In January 1929, Walton & Helliwell Limited acquired Halliday's Cragg Vale to Mytholmroyd bus service

Halliday, Dr James

[18??-19??] MRCS, LRCP. He was Second House Surgeon at the Royal Halifax Infirmary [1905]

[1687-1719] Son of Joseph Halliday. Baptised 26th January 1687.

On 18th October 1713, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Clark.

They had no children.

They lived at Scout Hall, Shibden.

He died at Baxter House

[17??-1???] He was a pot maker at Northowram.

In October 1768, he married Susan Horner.

Children: (1) Martha [bapt 1771]; (2) David; (3) John [bapt 1776]; (4) Luke [bapt 1779]

[1704-17??] Son of Richard Halliday.

He married Unknown.

Children: Richard

[1748-1774] Son of Richard Halliday. Baptised at Illingworth Church [22nd January 1748].

On 16th November 1765, he married Sarah Whitham.

Children: (1) Mary [1766-1772]; (2) John [bapt 1768]; (3) Martha [bapt 1769].

After John's death, Sarah married Isaac Cockcroft

[1776-1855] Son of Isaac Halliday.

He was an early member of the Halliday family of potters at Howcans Pottery; a potter [1841]; a potmaker and farmer [1851].

He was deaf [1851].

In 1797, he married his cousin Nancy / Ann, daughter of his uncle Richard Halliday.

Children: (1) Priscilla [b 1799]; (2) Jenny / Jinny [b 1801]; (3) Leah [bapt 1806]; (4) Isaac; (5) Nanny [b 1808]; (6) Richard; (7) Abraham; (8) Samuel; (9) George; (10) Martha [b 1813]; (11) John [b 1815]; (12) Rebecca [b 1821]; (13) Edward [b 1821] who was a mason [1841]; (14) Hannah [b 1825].

The family lived at Bateain, Northowram [1841].

He appears to have been a poor employer and there are records of several disputes with his employees.

Around 1833, one dispute led to the dismissal of a thrower. Halliday set off to search for a replacement in Lancashire saying that he

would find a good thrower before he returned or he would ride his horse until his tail came off

He engaged Robert Taylor. Taylor's 3 sons also worked at Howcans.

In 1853, there was another dispute, said to be a consequence of

deep plotting by [Halliday's] adversaries

in which Taylor refused to dismiss the mischief-makers. Halliday discharged Taylor and his 3 sons

In 1851, the widowed John was living at Bateain with his son, Isaac and family.

Abraham and George controlled Howcans Pottery, and Isaac controlled the coal mines at Howcans and the Bateain pottery

[1790-184?] Of Northowram.

He was a cabinet maker [1808]; a potter at Howcans [1823]; a pot manufacturer [1841].

On 26th December 1808, he married Sarah / Sally, daughter of his uncle George Halliday at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Mary Ellen [b 1816]; (2) John West [b 1819].

On 4th August 1823, he married (2) Sarah's sister Alice.

Children: (3) Sarah [b 1824]; (4) George; (5) Alice Ann [b 1828]; (6) William.

The family lived at Howcans, Northowram [1841]; 1 Howcans, Northowram [1851].

John was dead by 1851

In 1851, Alice and sons George and William, were listed as fire brick and earthenware manufacturers at Howcans.

Living with them in 1851 was Sarah Tidswell [aged 11], who was possibly the child of Alice's daughter Sarah

[18??-1???] A butcher in Halifax

In June 1893, he was declared bankrupt

[1831-1878] Son of William Halliday.

In 1854, he married Sarah Ainsworth [1829-1884].

Children: (1) Elizabeth A [b 1855]; (2) William Henry [1856-1930] who died in the USA; (3) Samuel [b 1862] who married Ray [?]; (4) George; (5) James / Jack [b 1865]; (6) Harriet [b 1867]; (7) John E. [b 1869]; (8) Arthur [b 1871] who married Emma

[1840-1923] Son of Samuel Halliday.

He was a pupil at Missionary College, Islington [1861]; a schoolmaster at Raggles, Queensbury; a schoolmaster at Nottinghamshire; a schoolmaster at Saint Augustine's, Halifax.

In 1860, he married (1) Susannah, daughter of Amos Hanson, in Bradford.

Children: (1) Samuel [b 1857]; (2) Charles William [b 1867].

In 1885, John married (2) Elizabeth Walker [1858-1???] from Leeds, in Halifax.

Children: (3) Alice Ann [1887-1893]; (4) Edith [b 1890].

The family lived at Hanson Lane, Halifax [1891]; Saint Augustine School House, Halifax [1901]; 42 Clifby, New Pellon, Halifax [1911]

[1826-1896] Born in Elland.

[1857-1???] Son of Abraham Halliday. Born in Northowram.

He was a worsted doffer [1871]; an inn keeper living at 4 York Street, Northowram [1881]; a cellar man [1883]; landlord of the Albion Hotel, Claremount [1887, 1891]; a hawker of washing creme [1901]; a general carrier [1911].

In 1883, he married (1) Lucy, daughter of Wilson Sharp, at Halifax Parish Church.

In 1891, he married (2) Laura, daughter of Wilson Sharp.

Children:

The family lived at 4 York Street, Northowram [1881]; Wood Hall Lodge, Lower Skircoat Green, Halifax [1901]; Wood Hall Lodge Cottage, Woodhouse Lane Top, Halifax [1911].

Living with him in 1881 were his sister Sarah Ann and 2 boarders.

Living with him in 1891 were his sisters-in-law Laura Sharp and Louisa Sharp who both worked as barmaids at the Albion

Halliday, John Adam

[1828-1899] Son of Isaac Halliday.

He was a field fence waller [1851]; a stone mason [1861]; a mason [1871]; a stone waller [1881].

In 1860, he married Mrs Grace Jackson [1821-1???] from Wadsworth, in Halifax. She had 2 children by her previous marriage: Sarah [b 1837] and Richard [b 1843]. They had no children.

The family lived at 19 Brick Field, Ovenden [1861]; Brick Field, Ovenden [1871]; 24 Tailors Buildings, Ovenden [1881]; 24 Gordon Street, Ovenden [1891]

Halliday, Jonathan

[16??-1???] A Quaker of Northowram.

He married Mary [16??-1694].

He was buried at the Quaker Burial Ground, Halifax [Grave 2]

Halliday, Jonathan

[1611-1699] Of Halifax.

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church [7th February 1699]

Halliday, Jonathan

[1775-18??] Son of Isaac Halliday.

He married (1) Margret Kaye.

Children: (1) John [b 1787]; (2) George; (3) Margret; (4) Martha.

On 3rd February 1799, he married (2) Rachel Balmford in Halifax.

Children: (1) Margret; (2) Betty; (3) Nanny [bapt 1801]; (4) William; (5) Nancy / Ann [bapt 1808]; (6) Samuel

Halliday, Joseph

[1665-1697] On 6th April 1687, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Jeremiah Baxter, at Coley Church.

Children: (1) John; (2) Elizabeth [bapt 1689]; (3) Timothy [16??-1708] who died at Morley.

The family lived at Northowram.

Joseph was buried at Halifax Parish Church [13th September 1697].

Heywood records that

Elizabeth, widow Haliday, died at London of a few days' sickness [19/5/1728]

Halliday, Joseph

[18??-186?] He was a card maker at Brow Bridge, West Vale.

Recorded in May 1866, when his executors advertised his machinery and equipment for sale at auction

Halliday, Joseph

He was a journeyman blacksmith [1851]; a blacksmith employing 1 man and 2 boys [1861]; superintendent of fire brigade [1861]; cotton spinner employing 103 hands [1871]. He established a cotton-spinning business at Atlas Mill, Brighouse.

In 1889, he was summoned for 10 cases in breach of the Factory Act. At 6:22 am on the 10th January 1889, the Inspector, Mr J. D. Prior, visited the mill and found a number of women already at work, ahead of the rules that they do not begin until 6:30 am. It emerged that Halliday had been working his hands 10 hours and 5 minutes per day, contrary to the Act. In Halliday's defence, it was stated that the hands had agreed to start work 5 minutes earlier each morning and then stop work half-an-hour earlier on the Saturday. The Bench held that the Act had been infringed, and fined Halliday 19/- in each case plus costs, a total of £9 10/-

In 1847, he married Sarah Batty [1828-1???] from Holmfirth, in Huddersfield.

Children: (1) Sarah [b 1854]; (2) George Henry; (3) James W [b 1859].

The family lived at Little Bradley, Elland [1851]; West Vale [1861]; Stainland Road, Elland-cum-Greetland [1871]; Albert Terrace, Elland-cum-Greetland [1881]; Gooder Lane, Rastrick [1891]; 37 John Street, Rastrick [1901]

Halliday, Mr

[1???-18??] Around 1841, a Mr Halliday ran an academy in Halifax.

In 1853, a Mr Halliday ran a boarding school in Halifax

Question: Can anyone confirm that these 2 gentlemen are one and the same?

[1675-17??] Son of Richard Halliday.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Richard; (2) John; (3) Anne [b 1706]; (4) Thomas [b 1707]

[17??-18??] He was a potmaker in Northowram [1779].

On 27th December 1779, he married Ann Rushworth from Northowram at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Nancy / Ann [bapt 1778] who married her cousin John Halliday; (2) Sally [bapt 1781]; (3) Elizabeth [bapt 1782]; (4) Betty [bapt 1783]; (5) Sarah; (6) Susannah; (7) Nancy [bapt 1788]

[1726-1778] Son of John Halliday.

On 14th April 1746, he married (1) Martha Ainsworth or Acksworth.

Children: (1) Betty [b 1747]; (2) John; (3) Mary [b 1750]; (4) Martha [b 1752]; (5) Richard; (6) Isaac; (7) George.

In 1768 [?], he married (2) Judith Hainsworth.

Children: (1) Abraham [b 1763]; (2) Martha [b 1766]; (3) Joseph [1768-1838]

[1753-1801] Son of Richard Halliday. Baptised at Illingworth Church [22th June 1753].

In 1778, he married Susan Baines.

Children: Nancy (Ann) [1781-1846] who married her cousin John Halliday

Halliday, Samuel Arthur Aiken

[18??-18??] Son of John Halliday of the Halliday family of potters

Halliday, Samuel

[1811-1844] Son of John Halliday. Baptised at South Parade Methodist Chapel. A member of the Halliday family of Howcans Pottery, Ovenden.

Around 1837, he left the family business and set up on his own at Cinderhills Fire Clay Works, Siddal.

He married Hannah Greenwood [1810-1892] from Northowram, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) David; (2) Martha Ann [b 1837]; (3) John.

The family lived at Bricks, Northowram (next to Bateain) [1841]; Queens Head, Northowram [1851].

He was buried at Nursery Lane Wesleyan Methodist Church

[1885-1???] Son of George Halliday.

In 1909, he married Gertrude Butterworth in Halifax.

Children: Arthur [b 1910] who married Anne Mattinson [b 1909]

Halliday, Thomas

[17??-18??] Methodist preacher from Barnsley.

In 1821, he and Rev Jeremiah Gilbert came from Barnsley to preach at the well at Lindwell. Over 10,000 people attended a gathering on Greetland Moor. A Primitive Methodist Society was formed. Lindwell Primitive Methodist Chapel was built by the Society

Halliday, William

[17??-1741] Heywood records

1741 Mr Wm Haliday minr at Bullous died in Halifax Dec 11 of a few hours illness

Halliday, William

[1805-18??] Son of Jonathan Halliday

He married Hannah [1811-1???].

Children: John

Halliday, William

[1830-1916] Son of John Halliday. Born in Howcans.

In 1851, George, his widowed mother Alice, and his brother George, were listed as fire brick and earthenware manufacturers. He was fire brick and earthenware manufacturer [1851]; member of the Northowram Board of Guardians [1869]; tile manufacturer [1871]; partner in George & William Halliday Limited [1874]; fire brick and earthenware manufacturer and farmer of 50 acres [1881]; fire brick and earthenware manufacturer and farmer [1891]; retired brick maker and farmer [1901].

He was the last owner of the fire-brick and retort factory which evolved from Howcans Pottery, Ovenden.

In 1863, he married Harriet Maria Stott [1840-1???] from Huddersfield, in Huddersfield.

Children: (1) Martha Elizabeth [b 1865]; (2) Margaret [b 1868]; (3) Sarah [b 1870] who was a dressmaker's assistant [1901]; (4) Edith Alice [b 1873].

The family lived at 1 Howcans Lane, Northowram (William was living with his brother George) [1861]; Huddersfield (visiting Harriet's father) [1871]; Howcans, Northowram [1881]; 2 Howcans, Northowram [1891]; The Howcans, Northowram [1901]; 30 Park Place, Halifax [1911]

Hallifax, Thomas

The name used by Thomas Waterhouse

Halliley, Elizabeth

[1???-1???] Of Dewsbury. Sister of Mary Halliley.

She married Charles Gleadhall

Halliley, Mary

[1804-1837] Of Dewsbury. Sister of Elizabeth Halliley.

She married Michael Stocks

Hallin Hall Reservoir, Hebden Bridge

Underground reservoir.

Closed in 1988.

In September 2007, planning permission was granted to convert the water treatment works into a 4-bedroom house.

In November 2009, an application [the same?] was approved to convert the derelict pumping station into a 3-bedroom house

Halliwell

Halliwell, Alexander Bold

There are currently only around 7 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Halliwell. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

[1868-19??] Son of Frederick Henry Halliwell. Born in Halifax.

He was a painter [1881]; a dentist's assistant [1891].

After his father's death [1889], he carried on his father's dental business at 21 Union Street, Halifax and at Huddersfield.

In 1895, he won gold medals for his work at the Halifax Exhibition

In 1890, he married Mary Jane Wilcock [1868-1???] from Midgley, in Halifax.

Children: Frederick Alfred [b 1904] who was born in Durban, South Africa.

The family lived at 21 Union Street, Halifax [1891], (possibly) in South Africa where their son was born [1901], and 1 West End, Hebden Bridge [1911].

In 1891, Alexander's younger siblings were living with them

Halliwell & Uttley

Joiner, builder and contractor business established in 1864 by William Halliwell and Mr Uttley at Wakefield Road, Brighouse.

In 1873, Uttley died and William Halliwell carried on the business alone

Halliwell, David

[1936-2006] Playwright born in Clifton.

His most famous play was Little Malcolm and his Struggle against the Eunuchs [1965].

In the 1960s, he upset local people when he wrote Steps Back, a play about a man who, returning to Brighouse after 15 years, takes his girl friend on a tour of places from his childhood

Halliwell, Frederick Henry

[1838-1889] Local dental surgeon.

He introduced Vulcanite to the district. This was

the means of bringing artificial teeth within the reach of the working class

He was succeeded in business by his son, Alexander Bold Halliwell

In 1863, he married (1) Ruth Royle [1842-1871] from Ovenden, in Halifax

Children: (1) Frederick Arthur [b 1864]; (2) Melinda B [b 1866]; (3) Alexander Bold; (4) Josiah Henry [b 1871].

In 1876, he married (2) Matilda Jane Hawken [1855-1???] from Hackney, Middlesex, in Skipton.

Children: (5) Frederick William [b 1878]; (6) Hiram Campbell [b 1879]; (7) Florence E [b 1881].

The family lived at Westgate, Halifax [1871]; 21 Union Street, Halifax [1881]

Halliwell, Joseph

[17??-18??] Card makers at Norland [1809]

Halliwell, Joseph

[1796-18??] Born in Sowerby.

He was a farmer [1841]; a farmer and beerseller [1851]; a beerhouse keeper at the Alma, Cottonstones [1861].

He married Martha [1800-18??] from Sowerby.

Children: (1) John [b 1821] who was a woolcomber [1841], a stone labourer [1851]; (2) Sarah [b 1816] who was a weaver [1841]; (3) Susannah [b 1821] who was a weaver [1841]; (4) William [b 1826] who was a cotton twister [1841]; (5) Betty [b 1827]; (6) Mary [b 1831]; (7) James [b 1840].

The family lived at Otter Lee (next to Parkin Hall), Sowerby [1841]; Hatter Lee (next to Parkin Hall), Sowerby [1851].

Living with them in 1851 were grandson James Hellowell [aged 11] (woollen piecner) and lodger John Clegg [aged 50] (labourer).

Living with them in 1861 was lodger Charles Hollas [aged 56] (stone labourer)

Halliwell, William

[1829-1909] Or Helliwell.

He was a joiner [1861]; a carpenter employing 4 men and 2 boys [1871]; a master carpenter employing 2 men and 6 boys [1881]; a joiner and builder [1891, 1901].

After the death of Mr Uttley in 1873, Halliwell carried on the joinery, building and contracting business of Halliwell & Uttley alone at Wakefield Road, Brighouse [1895].

He was honorary Secretary of Park Sunday School, Brighouse.

He worked on many local buildings including the restoration of Brighouse Parish Church, Park Methodist Chapel, and Brighouse Technical School.

He married Sarah Ann from Northowram.

Children: (1) Elizabeth [b 1855]; (2) Eileen [b 1856]; (3) Fanny [b 1858]; (4) Freddie [b 1860]; (5) William Henry [b 1865]; (6) Albert Edward [b 1866]; (7) Mary [b 1870]; (8) Emma Lina [b 1870]; (9) Arthur [b 1873].

The family lived at Lane Head, Brighouse [1861], Belle Vue Cottage, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1871], 3 Lister Street, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse [1881], 4 Halifax Road, Brighouse [1891], and 4 Lister Street, Brighouse [190, 1911]

Halliwell, William

[1864-1946] In 1932, he replaced Fred Berry as conductor of the Brighouse & Rastrick Band. In 1944, he was replaced by Eric Ball

Hallowell

Hallowell, John Herbert

[19??-19??] JP. He was Mayor of Brighouse [1960-1961]

Hallowell, Tom

[1???-19??] Of 25 Hollins Street, Triangle. He was a Director of Ripponden Commercial Company [1935, 1949]

Hallroyd Bridge, Todmorden

Railway bridge at Hallroyd Road, Todmorden

Hallsworth

A variant of the surname Holdsworth

Halmshaw, Anthony

[19??-19??] Player with Halifax RLFC [1971]. He won a cap for Great Britain against New Zealand while at Halifax

Halmshaw, Charles

[18??-1897] He married Catherine [1837-1895].

They lived at Pasture House, Southowram [where Catherine died 1895]; Pasture House, Southowram [where Charles died 1897].

Catherine was buried at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram [17th April 1895]

Halmshaw, William

[1808-18??] Born in Grange Moor.

He was a coal miner [1851, 1861].

He married Sarah [1812-1???] from Whitley.

Children: (1) Martha [b 1832]; (2) Sarah Ann [1834-1898] who married George Beevers; (3) Hannah [b 1838]; (4) Lavinia [b 1840]; (5) Ellen [b 1842]; (6) John [b 1845]; (7) Eliza [b 1847].

The family lived at Brighouse [1851]; Clifton [1861]

Halsall, Rev J. R.

[18??-19??] BA. Curate at All Souls' Church, Halifax [1907]

Halshaw Clough, Todmorden

Numbers 232, 234, 236 & 238 Bacup Road. Early 19th century cottages

Halstead

The Halstead family of Erringden

There are currently around 41 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Halstead. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

The Halstead family of Halifax

In the 16th and 17th century, they were at Northowram and Ovenden.

See Bill Gates, Jonas Halstead and Abraham Halstead

Halstead, Abraham

[1570-1612] A clothier at Northowram. He was a member of the Halstead family of Halifax.

On 5th September 1595, he married Susan Whitley.

Children: (1) Grace; (2) Abraham [1600-1651] who died in Rotterdam, Netherlands; (3) Susanna [1603-1669] who died in Massachusetts; (4) Joseph [bapt 1607]; (5) Jeremy [1609-16??]; (6) Jonas.

The family are also recorded in Ovenden

Halstead, Alfred

[1846-1899] Son of Joseph Halstead. Born in Stainland / Sowerby Bridge.

He was a woollen feeder [1861]; a butcher [1871]; inn keeper of the Bay Horse, Stainland [1881]; a coal merchant's labourer, late butcher [1891].

In 1871, he married Ellen [1852-1???] of Greetland, daughter of coal merchant Philip Kershaw, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Joe [b 1872] who was a woollen warp dresser [1891]; (2) Tom [b 1876] who was a woollen cloth finisher [1891], a carrier [1901]; (3) Mary [b 1880]; (4) Edith [b 1882] who was a cloth burler woollen [1901]; (5) Wilfred [b 1888] who was a cloth finisher woollen [1901]; (6) Annie [b 1892].

The family lived at Green Style, Stone, Fixby, Halifax [1891]; 41 Burn Road, Lindley-cum-Quarmby, Huddersfield [1901].

He succeeded his father as inn keeper of the Bay Horse, Stainland. In March 1882, there was a meeting of his creditors and resolutions were passed for liquidation

Halstead: Anthony & Halstead

Timber merchants at Todmorden. Partners included S. Halstead, G. Anthony and W. Halstead.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1867

Halstead's: B. & H. Halstead

Shuttle manufacturers at Halifax.

The partnership was dissolved in July 1872

Halstead, Bannister

[1781-1853] Of Hebden Bridge. Son of William Halstead.

He was a shuttle maker [1841]. See Bannister Halstead & Company.

On 27th December 1807, he married (1) Sarah Chatburn [1786-1838] from Stansfield, at Heptonstall.

Children: (1) John; (2) Elizabeth [b 1811]; (3) Henry [b 1813]; (4) James [1815-1868]; (5) Bannister; (6) Amelia [b 1821]; (7) Handel.

On 12th July 1841, he married (2) Sarah Halton [1796-18??] from Stansfield, at Halifax Parish Church.

The family lived at Hebden Bridge Lane [1841]

Halstead, Bannister

[1817-1883] Son of Bannister Halstead. Born in Hebden Bridge.

He was a shuttle maker [1851, 1871]; a partner in James, Bannister & Handel Halstead [1853]; a gentleman [1881]. See Bannister Halstead & Company.

On 24th July 1845, he married (1) Nancy Bradbury [1817-1864], a silk twister from Heptonstall, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Bannister [1852-1852]; (2) John Arthur [b 1858].

In 1865, he married (2) Isabella Taylor [1820-1908] from Blackpool, in Halifax.

The family lived at New Road Bottom, Hebden Bridge [1851, 1861]; Hanging Royd Lane, Hebden Bridge [1871]; Lytham, Lancashire [1881]; 35 Back Raglan Street, Halifax [1891, 1901]; 3 Haugh Shaw Road, Halifax [1908] where Isabella died.

He died at Saint Anne's on Sea.

Bannister and Nancy were buried at Hebden Bridge Parish Church

Halstead's: Bannister Halstead & Company

Shuttle manufacturers at Mayroyd Mill, Hebden Bridge. Established by Bannister Halstead or Bannister Halstead or one of their descendants. Recorded in 1861, 1874 and 1905

Halstead Brothers

Builders, joiners, school furnishers, timber merchants and undertakers. Established by brothers Stephen and William Halstead. They were at Eastwood, Todmorden [1897]

Halstead, Edgar

[18??-19??] ARCO, ALCM. Organist at Castle Grove United Free Methodist Church, Todmorden. In March 1912, he moved to Higher Broughton, Manchester

Halstead, Edward

[1???-19??] Of Eastwood, Todmorden.

He married Unknown.

Children: Joan

Halstead, Rev F. M.

[18??-19??] Wesleyan Methodist minister at Todmorden [1907]

Halstead's: G. H. & J. Halstead

Shoddy manufacturer and waste merchant at Calder Bank Mill, Elland [1905]. Partners included George Henry Halstead

Halstead, George

[1???-1631] An Erringden clothier.

His family were the first to be affected by the outbreak of the plague in May 1631

Halstead, George

[1801-1???] Born in Erringden.

He was a farmer [1841]; a farmer of 16 acres [1851]; a farmer of 30 acres [1861]; a farmer of 16 acres [1871, 1881].

He married Elizabeth [1801-1878] from Stansfield.

Children: (1) Robert [b 1826]; (2) John [b 1830]; (3) Hannah [1830-1875] who married John Hartley; (4) William; (5) Ellen [b 1836]; (6) Stephen; (7) Mary [b 1838].

The family lived at Thorp, Erringden [1841]; Cruttonstall, Hebden Bridge [1851, 1861, 1871]

Halstead, George Henry

[1848-1???] Born in Soyland.

He was a rag and shoddy dealer [1881]; a shoddy manufacturer (employer) [1891, 1901]; a partner in G. H. & J. Halstead.

In 1877, he married Matilda Allison [1854-1???] from Greetland, in Halifax.

Children: (1) Sarah Elizabeth [b 1877]; (2) Joe [b 1878] who was a bookkeeper in a shoddy mill [1901]; (3) Benjamin [b 1880] who was an overlooker in a shoddy mill [1901]; (4) John Henry [b 1883] who was an overlooker in a shoddy mill [1901]; (5) Agnes [b 1885]; (6) Florence Hettie [b 1890].

The family lived at Maude's Buildings, Elland [1881]; 2 Gibraltar Row, Elland [1891]; Bank Bottom, Elland [1901]; Rochester Place, Elland [1905]; 5 Rochester Place, Elland [1911]

Halstead, Grace

[1597-1633] Daughter of Abraham Halstead. Baptised 16th March 1597.

She married Michael Barstow

Halstead Green Farm, Heptonstall

Fold Lane / Edge Lane. 17th century house. There is a datestone 1850.

See Spink House, Colden

Halstead, Hagar

[1830-1915] Son of John Halstead. Born in Barkisland.

In census returns and other sources, his name is written Agar and Agur.

He was a fuller [1851]; a woollen worker [1861]; a cloth finisher [1871]; a woollen manufacturer [1881]; a woollen manufacturer & employer [1891]; a woollen manufacturer [1901]; a woollen manufacturer at Marshall Hall Mills, Elland [1905]; a retired woollen manufacturer [1911].

In 1852, he married Elizabeth daughter of William Lee Evers.

Children: (1) Ruth [b 1855]; (2) Mary [b 1857]; (3) Emma [b 1859]; (4) Albert [b 1861] who became a woollen spinner [1881]; (5) John [b 1864] who became a woollen spinner [1881]; (6) Tom [b 1866] who became a woollen cloth finisher [1891]; (7) George [b 1868] who became a mechanic, turner and fitter [1891]; (8) Hannah Elizabeth [b 1870] who was a sick nurse [1911].

The family lived at Springs, Midgley [1861]; Clough Terrace, Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge [1871]; Halifax Road, Elland with Greetland [1881]; 32 Elizabeth Street, Elland [1891]; 81 Langdale Street, Elland [1901]; 7 Charles Street, Elland [1911]; 7 Charles Street, Elland [where he died 1915].

There were boarders: Mary Halstead, Hagar's widowed mother [1871].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £4,116 6/6d

Halstead, Handel

[1823-1899] Son of Bannister Halstead. Born in Stansfield.

He was a master shuttle maker [1851]; a partner in James, Bannister & Handel Halstead [until 1853]; a shuttle maker [1861, 1871]; a shuttle maker employing 7 men and 1 boy [1881]; a shuttle maker [1891]. He established Handel Halstead & Sons.

In 1844, he married Hannah Horsfall [1825-1910] from Stansfield, in Halifax.

Children: (1) John; (2) William Henry; (3) Sarah J. [1850]; (4) Mary Hannah [b 1853]; (5) Bannister [b 1854]; (6) Elizabeth Ann [b 1858]; (7) Clara [b 1864].

The family lived at Bridge Lane, Hebden Bridge [1851]; High Street, Hebden Bridge Lane, Hebden Bridge [1861]; Hanging Royd Lane, Hebden Bridge [1871]; Bridge Street, Hebden Bridge [1881]; 35 Melbourne Street, Hebden Bridge [1891]

Halstead's: Handel Halstead & Sons

Shuttle manufacturers at Bridge Street Shuttle Works, Hebden Bridge.

Partners included Handel Halstead, John Halstead, and William Henry Halstead.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1887. The business was carried on under the same name by John and William Henry.

The business was still at Bridge Street [1905]

Halstead, Herbert

[1869-1???] Son of John Halstead.

Like others in his family, he was a gardener [1891]

Halstead's: J., B., and H. Halstead

Brassfounders at Hebden Bridge. Partners included J. Halstead, B. Halstead, and H. Halstead.

The partnership was dissolved in February 1853 as far as regards H. Halstead

Halstead, James

[15??-16??] Yeoman of Bache, Warley. His will was recorded on 1st March 1650

Halstead, James

[18??-1???] A firer-up at a Halifax cotton mill.

In 1869, Francis Dean was charged with

having feloniously administered a noxious thing

to Halstead at the Green Tree beerhouse in Halifax.

Halstead, his wife and some friends had gone into the beerhouse. Halstead went to the toilets and found Dean there with a bottle of liquid which he forced Halstead to drink. When Halstead had done so, Dean said

Thou'll be dead as a bloody stone before morning

Halstead became sick and deadly pale, and a doctor recognised tetanic convulsions and symptoms of strychnine poisoning. Dean was sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment.

Halstead subsequently suffered from fits

Halstead, James

[1815-1868] Son of Bannister Halstead. He was a partner in James, Bannister & Handel Halstead [1853]

Halstead's: James, Bannister & Handel Halstead

Brass founders shuttle manufacturers at Hebden Bridge.

Partners included brothers James Halstead, Bannister Halstead, and Handel Halstead.

The partnership was dissolved in February 1853 as far as regards Handel Halstead

Halstead, Joan

[19??-19??] Younger daughter of Edward Halstead.

During World War II, she served as Captain Joan Halstead RAMC.

In July 1943, her engagement was announced to Lieutenant Harland Rees RAMC of Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

In June 1947, she married Donald Morton Dunn MBE, MB, BS, from Surrey

[1???-18??] An important figure in Sowerby Bridge Methodism. He was master at Gainest Cottage Sunday School, King Cross He ran a school in Halifax [around 1828]

[1786-18??] Of Barkisland.

He was a wool comber [1841]; a farmer of 14 acres [1851].

He married Mary Greenroyde [1796-18??].

Children: (1) Samuel; (2) Thomas; (3) John [b 1826]; (4) Mary [b 1826]; (5) Alice [b 1827]; (6) William [b 1829]; (7) Agur.

The 2 brothers Samuel and Thomas married 2 Holroyd sisters.

The family lived at High Lee Top, Barkisland [1841]; Norland Town [1851].

He was dead by 1871

[1808-18??] Son of Bannister Halstead. Born in Heptonstall.

On 8th September 1834, he married Mary Lord [1811-1???] at Heptonstall.

Children: (1) Lord [1837-1891]; (2) William [b 1838]; (3) John [1840-1889]

[1833-1896] Son of Richard Halstead.

He was a journeyman gardener [1851]; a gardener [1861]; a nurseryman employing 4 labourers [1871]; a nurseryman with 1 acre [1881]. Around 1870, he established John Halstead & Sons.

In 1851 [?], he married Hannah Robinson? [1833-18??] in Halifax. John was a widower by 1891.

Children: (1) Richard; (2) Ada [b 1863]; (3) Jane [b 1864]; (4) Herbert [b 1869].

The family lived at Hollins, Stansfield [1861]; Toad Carr, Stansfield [1871]; 7 Newton Green, Stansfield [1881, 1891]

He was dead by 1900

Halstead, John Edward

[1844-1906] Son of Handel Halstead. Born in Stansfield.

He was a shuttle manufacturer [1881]; a shuttle maker [1891]; a shuttle manufacturer [1901]; a partner in Handel Halstead & Son.

He married Mary Elizabeth from Walsden.

Children: (1) John F. [b 1873]; (2) Ann Rebecca [b 1874]; (3) Florence G. [b 1883].

The family lived at Hanging Royd Lane, Hebden Bridge [1871]; Bridge Street, Hebden Bridge [1881]; 58 Market Street, Hebden Bridge [1891]; Uplands, Hebden Bridge [1901, 1905]

[18??-19??] Of William Briggs & Company.

He lived at Melrose Terrace, Elland [1905]

Halstead's: John Halstead & Sons

Nurseryman and landscape gardeners at Holme Nursery, Todmorden [1897]. Established around 1870 by John Halstead.

In January 1880,

J. Halstead, nurseryman and gardener at Todmorden

was listed under

Petitions for Liquidation by Arrangement

Halstead, John Paul

[1839-1893] Born in Huddersfield.

Around 1873, he established a wheelwright and carriage building business in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a wheelwright [1861, 1871]; a wheelwright employing 5 men [1881]; a wheelwright employer [1891].

In 1862, he married Merab Pickles [1841-1922] from Norland, in Halifax. In census returns and other sources, her name is written Mena, Muab and Meral.

Children: (1) William Henry [b 1873] who was also a wheelwright [1891]; (2) John Aubrey [b 1877] who was a blacksmith striker [1911]; (3) Ernest Wilfred [b 1879].

The family lived at Scar Road, Norland [1871]; West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1881]; 10 Victoria Road, Norland [1891]; 7 Sowerby New Road, Egremont Street, Sowerby Bridge [1901]; 5 Vale Street, Sowerby Bridge [1911]

Halstead, John William

[1863-1891] A butcher at Dale Street Co-operative Society who murdered Clara Law.

Halstead and Clara had been engaged, but this had been broken off. He had been walking-out with Miss Mary Hodson. When questioned by police, he said that he had not been out with Clara for 5 years.

When the police went to his home in Castle Hill on the 5th August 1891, to talk to Halstead, he escaped through the back door, jumped over the wall on to the railway track and jumped in front of a train coming out of Horsfall Tunnel. His body was completely cut in two.

On his death, a letter was found in his pocket

Dear father, brother, and sisters, and my dear Mary,
I intend committing suicide, as it appears to me they intend to swear my life away. It appears to me, although I am innocent, that they are all against me. She has been constantly trying to scandalize me, but this shall be final. Do not put any blame upon anyone; I will take it all myself ...
... In referring to me dear Mary, I hope she may be looked upon as an angel. There is no blame attached to her in any way.

The inquest returned a verdict that Halstead had committed suicide by throwing himself under the wheels of a railway engine

Halstead, Jonas

[1611-1683] Youngest son of Abraham Halstead. In 1635, he emigrated to America and lived in Connecticut before moving to New York. He became a land speculator. He died in Queens, New York

See Bill Gates

Halstead, Joseph

[1801-1871] Born in Longwood.

He was inn keeper of the Bay Horse, Stainland [1841]; a farmer of 7 acres & inn keeper of the Bay Horse, Stainland [1851]; inn keeper of the Bay Horse, Stainland [1861, 1871].

He married Nancy [1802-1876] from Holmfirth.

Children: (1) Joseph [b 1827]; (2) Ann [b 1829] who married John Thomas; (3) Mary [b 1832] who was employed at home [1851]; (4) Harriot [b 1834] who was a woollen piecer [1851] and married Emmanuel Pogson; (5) John [b 1837] who was a woollen piecer [1851], a woollen slubber [1861]; (6) Jane [b 1840] who was a burler [1861]; (7) Hannah [b 1843]; (8) Alfred.

The family lived at

Living with the family in 1861 at the Bay Horse were daughter Harriet and husband Emmanuel, and widowed daughter Anne and family.

Living with the family in 1871, at the Bay Horse, were daughter Harriet and family.

After Joseph's death, his son Alfred succeeded him at the Bay Horse

Halstead, Richard

[1793-1861] Born in Langfield.

He was an innkeeper [1841]; a carter [1851, 1861].

He married Hannah [1792-1869] from Langfield.

Children: (1) John; (2) Robert.

The family lived at Burntacres Woodbottom, Todmorden [1841]; Dobroyd, Todmorden [1851]

Halstead, Richard

[1860-19??] Son of John Halstead. Born in Todmorden.

He was a gardener [1881]; a market gardener [1891]; a market gardener [1901]; a nurseryman with business at Holme Nursery, Todmorden [1905]; a jobbing gardener [1911].

In 1889, he married (1) Alice Sutcliffe [1866-1897] in Todmorden.

Children: (1) Samuel Lee [b 1891]; (2) John William [b 1893]; (3) Alice Maud [b 1896].

In 1905, he married (2) Alice Gerra(r)d Lancaster [1881-19??] in Todmorden.

Children: (4) Florence Mary [b 1898]; (5) Sydney [b 1906]; (6) Richard Hugh [b 1907]; (7) Gladys [b 1909]; (8) Clifford [b 1910].

He lived at 7 Newton Green, Todmorden (with his parents) [1881]; 5 Gate Bottom, Stansfield [1891]; 224 Burnley Road, Todmorden [1901]; 222 Burnley Road, Todmorden [1911]

[1813-18??] Born in Walsden.

He was a cotton weaver [1861].

He married Mary [1823-186?] from Langfield.

Children: (1) Elizabeth [b 1843]; (2) John [b 1847]; (3) Thomas; (4) Hannah [b 1852]; (5) Charles [b 1853]; (6) James [b 1855]; (7) Robert; (8) Mary [b 1860].

The family lived at Top o' th' Hill Farm, Walsden [1861]

[1836-1900] Son of Richard Halstead. Born at Burntacres Woodbottom, Todmorden [10th August 1836].

He was an apprentice to a mechanic [1851]; a steam engine fitter [1861].

In 1858, he married Sarah Ellen Stansfield [1838-1???] in Rochdale.

Children: (1) Annie [b 1860]; (2) Edgar; (3) Frank; (4) Norman; (5) Emily; (6) daughter who married Mr W. O. Lackland; (7) daughter who married Mr R. H. Reid.

The family lived at 11 Haughton Street, Manchester [1861].

In 1865, the family moved to the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii). He was a pioneer sugar planter in the Islands and realised the potential value of cane sugar to the islands. He was an influential figure in the commercial life of the islands. In partnership with Mr Gordon, he owned and managed the Waialua plantation of Oahu. He retired from business in 1898. He died in the islands and was buried in Makiki, Honolulu

[1858-1930] Son of Robert Halstead. Born in Walsden.

As a child (aged 8), he worked in the mill. He was self-educated and attended evening classes in and around Hebden Bridge and Todmorden. He was deeply concerned with adult education and with economic and social issues. With Albert Mansbridge, he founded the Workers' Educational Association [1903].

He was a cotton throstle doffer [1871], a cotton weaver [1881], a weaver with the Hebden Bridge Fustian Manufacturing Co-operative Society [1891], organising secretary of the Co-operative Federations [1901], and secretary of a co-operative productive society [1911].

He was (possibly) a member of the Calder Valley Poets.

In 1881, he married Martha Ann Barker [1856-1???] in Todmorden.

The family lived at 49 Birks Terrace, Todmorden & Walsden [1891]; 39 Cambridge Street, Leicester [1901]; 17 Narbrough Road, Leicester [1911]

[18??-18??] Registrar of marriages for the Todmorden district.

[1870-1897] He worked for Scratcherd & Company for about 9 years before becoming Landlord of the Robin Hood, Cragg Vale

Halstead, Samuel

[1818-1898] Son of John Halstead. Born in Soyland. Baptised at Stones Wesleyan Chapel, Ripponden.

He was a comber [1839], licensee of the Foresters' Arms, Norland [1860], a farmer of 7 acres and beerseller [1871], and a retired beerhouse keeper [1881].

He was charged with having allowed gambling in his house – the Foresters' Arms – on Sunday, 5th February 1860. The house was described as

one in ill-repute in the neighbourhood

Halstead was fined £3, and he was told that, if he was brought upon again on such a charge, he would be fined £10.

In July 1860, he was fined £100 for adulterating his ale with grains of paradise and cocculus indicus. Druggist Joseph Brice Walton was charged with selling these to Halstead. The case for the prosecution rested on the evidence of Halstead, who stated that, on the 20th March he called at Walton's shop, and told him that he wanted something to put into his beer; it did not give satisfaction to his customers. He wanted something to make them drunk sooner. He was fined £100 as his previous offences were taken into account.

On 6th January 1839, he married Sarah, daughter of Thomas Holroyd, in Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Hannah [1840-1910] who married [1863] Alfred Broadbent [1840-1886]; (2) Grace [1842-1896] who married [1875] John Walsh [1836-1899]; (3) Eliza [1845-1884] who married [1864] William Whiteley [1834-1895]; (4) Moses [b 1846] who was a woollen weaver [1861]; (5) Harriet [1847-1918] who married [1867] Luke Hoyle [1843-1912]; (6) Aaron [1850-1861]; (7) Nancy / Nanny [1855-1912] who married [1873] Richard Longbottom [1853-1916]; (8) Ruth [1857-1949] who married [1879] Peter Rawnsley [1858-1899]; (9) Lavinia [1860-1930] who married [1883] Alfred Platt [1862-1916].

The family lived at 1 Moor End, Norland [1861]; Stormer Hill, Norland [1871]; Clough Head, Norland [1881, 1891].

In 1841, Samuel, Sarah and daughter Hannah were staying with Samuel's family at High Lee Top, Barkisland.

He died in Wakefield. Members of the family were buried at Saint Luke's Church, Norland

Halstead, Stephen

[1841-1908] Son of George Halstead. Born at Cruttonstall.

He was a joiner and cabinet maker [1861]; partner in Halstead Brothers [1908]; an officer at Eastwood Congregational Church; Master of the Prince George Lodge [1893?].

In 1863, he married Emma Fielden in Todmorden.

Children: (1) Sarah E. [b 1866]; (2) Josiah [b 1873]; (3) Betsy [b 1875]; (4) Fred [b 1878]; (5) Edward [1880-1???]; (6) Caroline [b 1883] who married Edmund S. Peel.

He collapsed and died whilst unloading timber at the works.

He was buried at Eastwood Congregational Church

Halstead, Thomas

[1826-18??] Son of John Halstead.

In 1843, he married Nancy, daughter of Thomas Holroyd, in Halifax

Halstead, Thomas

[1849-1???] Son of Robert Halstead.

He was a cotton throstle doffer [1861]; a cotton throstle overlooker [1871].

He married Ellen [1848-1???].

The family lived at Top o' th' Hill Farm, Todmorden & Walsden [1871]; Providence Street, Bottoms, Todmorden & Walsden [1881]

Halstead, William

He married Unknown.

Children: Hannah who married [1897] John Baron from Burnley.

He lived at Horsefall [1861].

He was dead by February 1897

Halstead, William

[1833-1900] Son of George Halstead.

He was a hand loom weaver [1851]; a power loom weaver [1861]; a joiner [1871]; a joiner and a farmer of 24 acres [1881]; a joiner, builder and farmer [1891]; a partner in Halstead Brothers.

He lived at Oaks Farm, Cragg Moor, Erringden [1891].

In 1891, his sister Mary and Helen Ann, Mary Jane, Elizabeth Hannah, and George Isaac - the orphaned children of his sister Hannah – were living with him

Halstead, William Henry

[1846-1???] Son of Handel Halstead. Born in Heptonstall.

He was a shuttle maker [1871]; a partner in Handel Halstead & Sons [1887].

In 1867, he married Jane Thomas [1844-1???] from Heptonstall, in Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Annie [b 1869]; (2) Henrietta [1870-1878]; (3) Sarah Jane [1873-1873]; (4) Herbert Thomas [1877-1930]; (5) Helena Maude [b 1879]; (6) Handel [1880-1894]; (7) Bannister Ethelbert [1882-1954] who became an architect [1911]; (8) Grace Hannah [b 1885].

The family lived at Royd Terrace, Hebden Bridge [1871]; Brunswick Street, Hebden Bridge [1881]; 56 Market Street, Hebden Bridge [1891, 1901, 1911]

Halsworth

A variant of the surname Holdsworth

Halsworth, Charles

[1850-1???] Born in Shillington, Bedfordshire.

He was a gardener (not domestic) [1881]; a domestic gardener [1891].

In 1873, he married Ann Hare from Arlesey.

Children: (1) William [b 1875]; (2) John; (3) Lizzie [b 1880]; (4) George [b 1881]; (5) Lily [b 1882]; (6) Herbert [b 1884]; (7) Walter [b 1889].

The family lived at 4 Newtown, Northowram [1881]; 7 Iona Street, Northowram [1891]

Halsworth, John

[1877-19??] Son of Charles Halsworth. Born in Skircoat.

He was a telegraphic messenger [1891].

He and James Buckley were postmen in Halifax and delivered letters on the same round for 40 years. When they retired in 1936, it was claimed that they had walked a total of 200,000 miles. They were each awarded the Imperial Service Medal.

In 1899, he married Mary Sheard [1876-19??] from Halifax, in Halifax.

The family lived at 44 Franklin Street, Halifax [1901] and 9 Lemon Street, Halifax (with Samuel Sheard, Clara's widowed father) [1911]

Hambleton Head Farm, Moor End

He married Isabel de Warenne.

Rev Matthew Smith [1710]

It was known later as Lower Hambleton Hill

Hambleton, Mr

[15??-16??] Preacher at Cross Stone [1617]

Hamelin, 5th Earl

[1130-1202] Aka Count of Anjou, Hamelin de Warenne, 5th Earl of Surrey, Hamelin Plantagenet, Hamelin of Anjou.

He was the illegitimate son of Geoffrey Plantagenet, and half-brother of Henry II.

Children: (1) William; (2) Isabel.

In 1163, through his wife, he took the titles De Warren and Earl of Surrey and succeeded to the Manor of Wakefield. He granted his inheritance in Sowerbyshire to Jordan, son of Askolf.

He was amongst those who denounced Thomas Becket as a traitor at the Council of Northampton

He built the keep at Conisbrough. He strengthened the motte of Sandal Castle with stone in 1157.

He was buried in the Chapter House at Lewes.

From 1166, the village of Clifton was held by the Earls of Warenne

Hamer & Company Limited

Electrical engineers & contractors. They were at Carlton Electrical Works, Halifax [1936]

Hamer Cottage, Blackshawhead

Badger Lane. 3 cottages dated 1770. Now converted into a single dwelling

Hamer, Henry

[18??-19??] Quarry owner and stone merchant at Pinfold Quarries, Norland [1905]

Hamer, J.

[18??-19??] Electric light and power engineer at 3 & 4 Horton Street and 26 Thomas Street, Halifax [1900]

Hamer, Lieutenant-Colonel Joshua

[17??-17??] Of Hamer Hall, Rochdale.

In 17??, he married Catharine Royds.

Children: Harriet [17??-1857] who married Captain Marcus Worsley

Hamer, Oxley & Company

Woollen manufacturers at Clay House Mills, Greetland [1905]

Hamer, Samuel

[18??-1???] Landlord of the Fleece, Barkisland [1861, 1894].

He married Nancy Jackson [1820-1892].

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1892

Hamer, Samuel Henry

[1860-1930] He lived at Bleak House, Boothtown.

An engineer and owner of an iron works in Range Lane, Halifax which was established in 1888. The factory specialised in making lathe-chucks.

He was a member of Harrison Road Congregational Church.

He was the instigator – and one of the founder members – of the Halifax Antiquarian Society. A preliminary meeting of the Society was held at his home on 12th November 1900.

He was a trustee of the Mary Farrar Trust.

In 1913, he was one of the subscribers to The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

He was a numismatist and had a large collection of tokens. He wrote many articles about tokens for the Halifax Antiquarian Society

The Hamerton family of Elland

The name is frequently spelled Hammerton. The family lived at Hamerton House, Elland.

Dr John Hamerton was an early member of the family

The Hamerton family of Langfield

They were lords of the manor and controlled Langfield. In the early 16th century, the manor was, by attainder of Sir Stephen Hamerton, forfeited to the Crown

Hamerton, Emma

[1824-1898] Daughter of John Hamerton and sister of Lucy. Baptised 1825.

Both sisters were superintendents and taught at Sunday School in Elland for over 50 years. The girls' Sunday School was in Grace Ramsden's School. Later, she had charge of the choir at Elland Parish Church.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

Hamerton, Ernest

[1835-1873] MRCS, LSA. Son of Dr John Hamerton. Born in Elland.

In September 1859, he was admitted as a Licentiate at Apothecaries' Hall. He was in practice with his father in Elland [1861].

Around 1860, he built Hamerton House, Elland.

On 7th December 1859, he married Helen, daughter of William Scholefield, in Elland. Helen was the sister of Mary Elizabeth who married Ernest's brother Joseph.

Children: (1) Mary Elizabeth [b 1860]; (2) Constance Helen [1862-1867]; (3) John [1863-1867]; (4) Margaret [1865-1867]; (5) Gertrude [1867-1868]; (6) Katherine [b 1869]; (7) Ernest Collingwood [1872-1873].

They lived at Calder Cottage, Elland-cum-Greetland [1861]; 77 Westgate, Elland-cum-Greetland [1871].

Living with them in 1871 were boarders James Richardson and Herbert G. Hicks.

Members of the family were buried at Elland Parish Church

Hamerton, Holden

[1???-18??] Eldest son of Gilbert Hamerton of Burnley. Brother of Thomas Edward Hammerton.

He became a Halifax solicitor.

On 2nd September 1826, he married Eliza, daughter of Lewis Alexander.

Children: (1) child; (2) child; (3) child; (4) child; (5) child; (6) child; (7) child; (8) child

The family lived at Hopwood Hall. He practised with his father-in-law, Lewis Alexander, and his brother-in-law, Edward Nelson Alexander.

In 1854, the family emigrated to New Zealand, and lived in Taranaki.

He was dead by November 1875

Hamerton House, Elland

Westgate. Built by Dr Ernest Hamerton [around 1860].

His sisters, Lucy and Emma, went to live at the house.

See Hamerton Close, Elland

Hamerton, John

[17??-17??] Of Peel House, Warley.

He married Unknown.

Children: John

Hamerton, John

[17??-18??] Son of John Hamerton. Of Fold, Shibden and Staups, Shibden.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) John; (2) Northend Nicholl

Hamerton, Dr John

[1794-1876] Son of John Hamerton. Born in Halifax.

He was the first member of the Hamerton family of Elland.

Physician and Surgeon.

He was educated at Stockport Grammar School, and then at Guy's and Saint Thomas's Hospital, London.

He moved to Elland in 1815.

He was on the committee of the Huddersfield & Liverpool Direct Railway Company [1845].

He was a retired surgeon [1871].

In 1821, he married Mary [17??-1875], daughter of Joseph Rushforth.

Children: (1) Martha [b 1823]; (2) Lucy; (3) Emma; (4) John; (5) Charles [b 1829]; (6) Samuel; (7) Ernest; (8) Joseph.

The family lived at The Cross, next to Elland Parsonage; West House, Elland [1830, 1871].

He tended to the injured in a train accident at North Dean Station in 1865

Hamerton, John

[1827-1852] Eldest son of Dr John Hamerton. Baptised 1827.

He was in London studying to be a doctor when he died of epilepsy just before taking his exams for the College of Surgeons

Hamerton, Joseph

[1756-1840] Hamerton Yard, Brighouse is named for him

Hamerton, Joseph

[18??-1881] Youngest son of Dr John Hamerton.

On 1st December 1859, he married Mary Elizabeth, daughter of William Scholefield, in Elland.

Mary Elizabeth was the sister of Helen who married Joseph's brother Ernest.

They lived at Spring Field, Shibden.

He went to America. He died at Saint Elmo, Alabama

Hamerton, L.

[1???-18??] Architect who designed Saint Martin's Church, Brighouse

Hamerton, Lucy

[1824-1915] Daughter of John Hamerton of the Hamerton family of Elland. Baptised 1824.

She and her sister, Emma, lived at Hamerton House which had been built by their uncle Ernest Hamerton.

She was a church-goer and a significant public figure. Both sisters were superintendents and taught at Sunday School in Elland for over 50 years. The girls' Sunday School was in Grace Ramsden's School.

Her history entitled Olde Eland – which was written to raise funds for Canon Winter's appeal to build All Saints' Church – gives a picture of 19th-century life in Elland.

She died 7th May 1915.

She was buried at Elland Parish Church

Hamerton, Northend Nicholl

[1???-1833] Of Castle House, Rastrick. Son of John Hamerton.

On 6th June 1833, he was shooting rabbits in Fixby Park when

he was charging his gun when it went off

fatally wounding him. His brother John was called to attend him, but he died 3 hours later at Fixby Hall

Hamerton, Philip Gilbert

[1834-1894] Writer, artist, and art critic. Born near Oldham, Lancashire. He produced an unsuccessful volume of poems, then did some landscape painting.

He was editor of the Local Portfolio.

In 1856, he came to live in Halifax. He camped at Widdop and studied the rocks and heather, and wrote about his experiences in The Painter's Camp.

In 1858, he rented the Scottish island of Innistrynych, and settled there with his French wife, before moving to France.

He wrote and edited many books, essays and articles, including

The Painter's Camp in the Highlands [1863] – an autobiography

Etching and Etchers – the standard work on the subject

He died suddenly in Paris

Hamerton, Rev Samuel Collingwood

[1833-1872] Son of Dr John Hamerton. Baptised 1833.

He died in the Isle of Wight

Hamerton, Sir Stephen

[14??-1537?] Owned the Manor of Langfield He took part in the Pilgrimage of Grace and was executed. The Manor passed to the crown, but his family held property in the district

Hamilton, Charles B.

[18??-19??] Established Charles B. Hamilton & Company. In 1936, both he and the company are listed at 13 Prescott Street Halifax

Hamilton's: Charles B. Hamilton & Company

House furnishers and upholsterers selling floor coverings and bedding established by Charles B. Hamilton.

They were at 71 Northgate, Halifax, 42a Pellon Lane, Halifax [1912], and 13 Prescott Street Halifax [1936]

Hamilton, Mrs Emily

[18??-1???] Professor of music at 86 King Cross Street, Halifax [1887]

Hamilton, Rev H. A. Douglas

Hamilton, J.

[18??-19??] LSEP. Electric and botanic practitioner at 24 Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1906]

Hamilton's: J. Hamilton & Son

Wire workers at 27 Waterhouse Street, Halifax [1905]

Hamilton, Rev J. Miller

[18??-19??] Minister at Pellon Lane Baptist Church [1907]. In 1912, he moved to Crossgates, Leeds

Hammer & Pincers Hall, Elland

Hammerstone Leach, Elland

Broad Carr Terrace / Hammerstone Leach Lane. Recorded in the 1850s

Hammerton

See Hamerton

Hammerton, John

[17??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1771]

Hammerton, Thomas Edward

[1796-1875] Son of Gilbert Hamerton of Burnley. Brother of Holden Hammerton.

Solicitor at North Street, Todmorden. He was one of a number of attorneys who were

commissioned for taking acknowledgements of deeds executed by married women

and was a Commissioner for administering oaths in chancery.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Anne who was the first wife of Charles Gould KC [1862]; (2) other daughters.

The family lived at West Lodge, Todmorden

Hammond, Emma Louisa

[1867-1946] Born in Bradford. Daughter of Ezra Waugh Hammond, a gentleman brewer of Horton Hall Bradford of the Hammond Brewing Family.

She married William Henry Aykroyd

Hammond, Rev L. C.

[18??-19??] In 1903, he was appointed Minister at Vale Baptist Church, Todmorden

Hammond, Turner & Bate

Cotton manufacturers at Turvin Mill, Cragg Vale [1874]

Hammond, William

[1???-1???] Police Constable in Roomfield Lane, Langfield [1857]

Hampson, James Ledger

[1???-1???] Of Uppermill, Saddleworth. In 1911, Samuel Dugdale, Edwin Meadowcroft and he were the first directors when Meadowcroft, Hampson & Company Limited of Vic Mill, Saddleworth was incorporated.

Hampson's: L. J. Hampson & Company

Halifax engineers. Recorded in 1905 at John Street / Waterhouse Street

Hampson, Mrs M.

[1???-19??] Recorded in 1936, when she had an arts and crafts studio at Palace Chambers, Halifax

Han Royd, Midgley Moor

There are several Bronze Age earth circles lying north east of Upper Han Royd on Midgley Moor:

A cairn [400m to the north east]

A ring cairn [360m]

A cairn with an oval bank [430m]

See Lower Han Royd and Upper Han Royd

Hand Carr Farm, Luddendenfoot

Hand Carr Lane Dated ESS 1640. The farm is now 2 dwellings

Hand, Cynthia

[19??-] Local writer and member of Halifax Authors' Circle

Handley, Rev Dennis Francis

[19??-] Vicar of Ripponden with Rishworth and Barkisland with West Scammonden [1997-2006].

In 2006, he left to become Rector of Almondbury with Farnley Tyas

Handley, Rev J.

[18??-18??] Minister at Cross Lanes United Methodist Chapel, Hebden Bridge [1850]

Handley, Dr Joseph

[1822-1874] Of Water Street, Todmorden.

He married Unknown.

Children: Joseph Edwards.

He died on 6th November 1874, after drinking a quantity of carbolic acid in mistake for beer

Handley, Joseph Edwards

[1848-1913] Son of Dr Joseph Handley.

He was known as Dr Handley. He was assistant to his father, and although he never took any technical qualifications, he carried on a medical and surgical practice for many years after his father's death.

He had a breakdown in health and passed his practice on to his assistant, Dr George Philip Elliott.

He was a member of Todmorden Town Council [1901]; President of Todmorden Liberal Council; President of Sowerby Division Liberal Association; Vice-president of Todmorden Liberal Club; a Director of the Todmorden Joint Stock Mill Company; a playing member of Todmorden Cricket Club

Handyside, John Robertson

[18??-18??] Bookseller at Todmorden.

In March 1862, he was declared bankrupt

Hanging Field Farm urnfield, Todmorden

Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield lying north west of Hanging Field Farm

Hanging Hey, Shibden

A coal pit is mentioned here in 1749 when it was described as being

about 70 yards deep

and situated

on the south side of Shibden Hall

It gained the coal from the Upper Bed. Most of the pits on the Shibden Hall estate were less than 50 yards deep

Hanging Lee, Sowerby

In 1728, John Royds bought the property

Hangingroyd Farm, Hebden Bridge

Recorded in the 1850s. It was demolished in 1???

Hangingroyd, Hebden Bridge

Area of Hebden Bridge. The name is recorded as Hynganroyde [1571], Hingingroyde [1634], and Hanging Royd [1665].

The name uses the element Royd and means a clearing on a steep slope

Hangingroyd House, Hebden Bridge

House at Hangingroyd. Built in 1???.

Owners and tenants have included

Henry Murgatroyd Thomas [1911]

Frank Garwood [1943]

Barker Thomas Clegg [1961]

Demolished in 19??. Hangingroyd Close stands on the site

Hangingroyd House, Shibden

House at Hangingroyd. William of Hangingroyd is mentioned in 1307, and Adam of the Hingandrode in 1311. In 1376, Richard of Heton bought the estate. The property then passed to the Longbotham / Longbottom family. The Longbottoms owned it in the 15th century

Hangingroyd, Shibden

Area of the Shibden valley mentioned in the 14th century

Hangingshaw

Todmorden

Hangram Field, Brighouse

Saint Paul's Methodist Chapel was built on this area at the junction of King Street and Police Street. When the church was demolished, the site became a wire-works. This was demolished and the Brighouse Co-operative Society car park now occupies the site

Hanley, John

[15??-16??] Curate at Heptonstall [1586]

Hannah, F. E.

[18??-19??] Headmaster at Brighouse National School. He was organist at Saint James's Church, Brighouse

Hannam, Mr

[18??-1???] (Possibly) father or brother of Hannan Hannam, David Hannam Thornton's mother. He owned race-horses. He was a partner in Thornton, Hannam & Marshall

Hannard, Barrad

[1839-1???] Born in Ireland. He was a beer seller at the Red Lion, Halifax [1871].

He married Briget [1839-1???], also from Ireland.

Children: (1) John [b 1861]; (2) Margaret [b 1865]

Hanover Housing Association Flats, Pye Nest

The white-faced flats are a landmark on the road to Sowerby Bridge

Hanscombe, Rev D. G.

[19??-19??] Vicar of Saint Andrew's Church, Holmfield [1966]

Hanson

One source of the surname was in 1377, when John de Rastrick, son of Hans or Henry de Rastrick, changed his name and is recorded as John Hanson. It has been suggested that he did this do avoid confusion with his grandfather, John de Rastrick.

There are currently around 99 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hanson. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

The Hanson family

Important family in Woodhouse, Rastrick.

John, son of Hans or Henry de Rastrick, was the first member of the family. He changed his name and, in 1377, he is recorded as John Hanson. It has been suggested that he did this in order to avoid confusion with his grandfather, John de Rastrick.

See Brighouse river crossing, Parkland Textiles, Rastrick Hall and Hanson family arms

The Hanson family: Arms

The arms of the Hanson family includes a martlet with a shield representing Hanson, Rastrick, Woodhouse and Toothill

Hanson, Abraham

[1???-18??] Of Elland. He was an active Radical speaker and addressed Chartist meetings, including one at Nab End, Elland [1830]

Hanson, Albert

[18??-19??] He had business as a military tailor at basement premises on Huddersfield Road / Church Street, Elland. Because of his tailoring skills, he was known as Knight of the Needle

Hanson, Amos

[1813-1???] Son of Agnes and John Hanson. Born in Northowram.

He was an engineer [1861].

On 21st August 1831, he married Selina (or Celina) [1811-1???] from Northowram, daughter of Hannah and Japhet Turner, in Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Susannah [1841-1883] who married John Halliday; (2) Joseph [b 1846] who was a machine apprentice [1861]; (3) Frederic [b 1848].

Question: I have read that Susannah was a granddaughter of John Foster. Can anyone throw any light on this?

The family lived at 38 Sand Beds St/Rd, Clayton [1861]

Hanson & Anderton

Quarry owners at Hedge Top Quarry, Northowram [1905]

Hanson & Bailey

Woollen cloth manufacturers at Elland. Partners included I. Hanson and W. Bailey.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1861

Hanson & Balme

Mineral water manufacturers established in 1874 by Charles Young Hanson and Herbert Balme.

They were at Birdcage Works, Halifax [1905].

A 1900 advertisement for the business publicised their

Famous Hop Bitters
sealed with a tin capsule

Hanson & Priestley

Stay makers at Halifax. Partners included A. Hanson and J. Priestley.

The partnership was dissolved in October 1822

Hanson & Son

Halifax business selling furniture, carpets and wallpaper at premises in South Place. Founded in 1846 by the grandfather of Thomas William Hanson. In 1910, when the shop closed and the area was cleared for the construction of the Arcade Royale, they moved to new premises in King Edward Street. T. W. Hanson and his brother, Arthur, inherited the business when their grandfather died. After Arthur's death, Thomas carried on the business until he sold it in 1938

Hanson, Arthur

[1???-1661] Of Woodhouse, Rastrick.

He was one of the electorate of 59 people when Jeremy Bentley was elected first MP for Halifax in 1654.

He married Sarah [d 1648].

Children: (1) John [d 1623]; (2) Thomas [bapt 1625]; (3) Joseph [bapt 1627]; (4) Richard [bapt 1629]; (5) Joshua [1631-1632]; (6) Judith; (7) Joshua.

He was buried at Elland

Hanson, Arthur

[15??-1571] Son of John Hanson.

On 7th October 1561, he married Elizabeth Denton at Elland.

He lived and died in Mirfield

Hanson, Bethel

[1???-1846] He had a foundry at Foundry Street, Halifax.

On 11th March 1846, an explosion at the works killed Hanson and his bookkeeper, Dan Taylor.

Hanson had been dissatisfied with the lad who was attending the boiler and fired up himself. At the inquest, it was stated that the explosion was caused by

want of water in the boiler

and that Hanson, who had responsibility for the boiler, would have been charged with manslaughter had he survived the accident

Hanson Brothers & Keighley

Established in 1861. Partners were William and Samuel Hanson and J. W. Keighley. They had business at Commercial Mill, Halifax [1866]. They moved to Livingstone Mill, Queens Road [1874]

Hanson, Catherine

[16??-16??] Aka Kate. Daughter of Edward Hanson.

She married Joshua Starkie

Hanson, Charles

[18??-1???] Brush maker. He was apprenticed to Bancroft & Fawthrop

Hanson, Charles

[1855-1925] Of Smith House, Lightcliffe. Established Charles Hanson & Sons.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) son; (2) William

Hanson's: Charles Hanson & Sons

Soap manufacturers of Brighouse. Established by Charles Hanson

Hanson, Charles Young

[1816-1890] He was a brewer at New Bank, Halifax; partner in Hanson & Balme; an aerated water manufacturer [1881].

In 1874, he established a brewing business. This was taken over by Walter Spencer, and became Walter Spencer & Sons.

He married Unknown.

Children: Fanny [1856-1945] who married Walter Spencer.

See C. Bullock

Hanson, Christopher

[1844-1???] Of Halifax.

He was a coachman [1881].

On 27th December 1870, he married Elizabeth Amos from Northamptonshire, at Copley.

Children: (1) John William [b 1872]; (2) Edith A. [b 1873]; (3) Sarah [b 1875]; (4) Richard Amos [b 1877]; (5) Hilda Mary [b 1881]; (6) Harold.

The family lived at 1 Wellington Street West, Halifax [1881]

Hanson, David

[18??-19??] He was a Halifax Councillor. He resigned on account of ill health [3rd August 1910]

Hanson's: David Hanson & Company

Oil cloth and tarpaulin manufacturer at Holywell Green [1874]

[15??-1???] Of Toothill, Rastrick

He married Unknown.

Children: Edward

[15??-16??] Of Netherwood, Brighouse.

In 1590, he married Margaret Hoyle

[1581-1654] Son of Edward Hanson and nephew of John Hanson.

He lived at Lower Woodhouse, Rastrick. He practised as a scrivener 1613-1648.

On 1st June 1602, he married Dorothy Gledhill at Elland.

Children: (1) Edward; (2) Dorothy who (possibly) married James Murgatroyd; (3) Margaret who married Richard Milne from Milnrow, Rochdale.

See Longwood House, Fixby

[16??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1684]

[16??-16??] Son of Robert Northende. Brother of John Northende. His brother gave him Salterlea, Shibden

[16??-1717] Of Elland Hall.

The Northowram Register records that he was

found dead in his bed Oct. 16

[1616-1???] Son of Robert Hanson.

In 1638/9, he married Alice Russell at Elland

[1826-1872] Born in Halifax.

[1621-1671] Son of Edward Hanson. He was a relative of Thomas Hanson. He was a lawyer of Woodhouse, Rastrick. He was a scrivener [1650-1662].

In 1641, he married Jane [16??-1669], daughter of Thomas Beaumont of Lascelles Hall, Huddersfield.

Children: (1) John [b 1642]; (2) Edward [b 1659]; (3) Margaret who married Daniel Clough; (4) Catherine; (5) a daughter; (6) a daughter; (7) a daughter; (8) a daughter; (9) a daughter; (10) a daughter.

In 1650, he owned property at Exley. He may have lived at the Great House in Halifax. Around 1670, he moved to Horton, Bradford, where he died.

Edward and Jane were buried at Elland Parish Church

Hanson, Ehud

He was a partner in Taylor & Hanson [1859]; a dyer employing 36 men and 4 boys [1861]; a master dyer employing 33 men and 5 boys [1871].

In 1845, he married (1) Ruth Baldwin, Rebecca Farrar, Sarah Greenwood, or Jane Holt.

Children: (1) Rufus [1847-1865]; (2) Luther; (3) Walter [b 1853] who was a master dyer [1881], a retired cotton dyer living with his brother Luther at Evesham [1901].

In 1855, he married (2) Amelia Hirst [1822-1892] from Cross Hills, Halifax.

Children: (4) Miriam [1856-1859]; (5) Ehud; (6) Elma [b 1859] who was a master dyer [1881]; (7) Minnie Jane [1860-1864].

The family lived at 35 or 36 Hampden Place, Halifax [1861]; North Parade, Halifax [1865]; 11 North Parade, Halifax [1871]; North Parade, Halifax [where he died 1872]; 11 North Parade, Halifax [1891]. Living with them in 1871 was his sister-in-law Mary H. Hanson [aged 36] (a general house manager).

Amelia was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery

Hanson, Ehud

[1859-1916] Son of Ehud Hanson by his second marriage. Born in Halifax.

He was a dyer [1891]; living-on-own-means [1901].

In 1882, he married Annie Elizabeth Stephens [1861-1???] from Liverpool, in Ormskirk.

Children: (1) Gladys Mary [b 1883]; (2) Cyril Stephens [b 1885]; (3) Elsie [b 1888].

The family lived at 83 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1891]; 24 Clare Road, Halifax [1901].

Living with them in 1901 was his mother-in-law Mary Stephens [aged 77]

Hanson, Esau

[17??-18??] Oil cloth & canvas manufacturer at Woolshops, Halifax [1850]

Hanson, Esau

[1822-1886] Son of Isaac Hanson. Born in Stainland.

He was a linen & fancy tape merchant [1851]; an oil cloth and canvass manufacturer at Woolshops [1858]; a stuff & linen merchant employing 33 men and 2 boys [1861]; a cotton spinner employing 35 men, 33 women, 17 boys and 2 girls [1861]; a merchant with business in Union Street, Halifax [1866]; a cotton spinner employing 37 men, 35 women, 7 boys, 2 girls and 9 male children ?? [1881]; at Haley Hill Mills [1874].

He was a founder member of the Halifax Permanent Building Society. On 26th May 1853, he was the Society's first mortgage holder – borrowing £121 to buy land on Saint John's Lane. This was later to form part of the site of the head office of The Halifax Building Society on Trinity Road, Halifax.

In 1845, he married Elizabeth Hirst [1815-1891] in Halifax.

Children: Harriet [b 1848].

The family lived at 17 Lower Hope Street, Halifax [1851], 32 Church Street [1861, 1866], 17 Savile Park Road, Halifax [1874], 33 Savile Park Road, Halifax [1881], Horton Villa, Savile Park [where he died 1886], and Moorlands Place, Skircoat, Halifax [1891].

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 4562].

See William Hanson & Company Limited

Hanson, F.

[17??-18??] Pawnbroker at 25 Woolshops, Halifax [1936]

Hanson, George

[18??-1913] ARIBA.

Recorded in 1913, when he was one of the subscribers to The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire

Hanson, George

[1806-18??] Born in Rochdale.

He was a cotton spinner [1851].

He married Elizabeth [1808-19??] from Todmorden.

Children: (1) Martha Ann [b 1832]; (2) Hannah [b 1833]; (3) Sarah [b 1835].

The family lived at Thrum Hall, Soyland [1851]

Hanson, Gilbert

[1???-1533] Deputy bailiff of Halifax. On 24th June 1533, the Feast of Saint John the Baptist, he and William Riding fought a duel in which both were fatally wounded

Hanson, Gilbert

[1???-17??] Under-bailiff of Halifax. He was murdered. An investigation by the Yorkshire Star Chamber suggested that the murderers were linked with Sir Henry Savile

Hanson, Henry

[18??-18??] Herbalist at Winding Road, Halifax [1850]

Hanson House, Brighouse

Hanson, Isaac

[1???-18??] Of Stainland.

He married Mally.

Children: Esau

Hanson, Isaac

[18??-18??] Licensee at the Mitre Tavern, Halifax.

In May 1860, he was declared bankrupt. In 1860, when the licence came up for renewal, he was in prison for debt and the licence at the pub passed to Thomas Booth

Hanson, Rev J.

[17??-1???] He trained at Idle until 1803/4. Minister at Stainland Chapel [1804].

He was an eccentric. When asked about the denomination of his congregation, he replied

We have Wesleyans, Independents and Church people, an Independent parson, a Baxterian clerk, a Roman Catholic organ and a drunken player ... so call us what you like

In 1812, he moved to Shelley

Hanson, Jasper

[15??-15??] Minister of Hartshead [1554]

[1???-1???] Born John de Rastrick, son of Hans or Henry de Rastrick. He changed his name and, in 1377, he is recorded as John Hanson. It has been suggested that he did this in order to avoid confusion with his grandfather, John de Rastrick.

[1???-1???] Of Woodhouse, Rastrick. Eldest son of John de Rastrick / John Hanson.

He married Cicely Windebank.

Children: John

[1???-1???] Of Woodhouse, Rastrick. Eldest son of John Hanson.

He married Cecilia de Ravenshome, daughter of Sir John de Ravenshome.

Children: John

[1???-1???] Of Woodhouse, Rastrick. Eldest son of John Hanson.

He married Katherine Brooke, daughter of William Brooke.

Children: John

[14??-1543] Of Woodhouse, Rastrick. Eldest son of John Hanson.

In 15??, he married Agnes, daughter of John Savile.

Children: (1) Robert; (2) Thomas; (3) William; (4) Arthur.

In 1514, he gave timber for the construction of a bridge over the Calder at Brighouse. In 1558, his son gave money for the construction of a stone bridge

See Mary Law

[1517-1599] Of the Hanson family of Woodhouse, Rastrick.

He lived at Huddersfield. Scrivener and attorney. In 1552, he came to live and practice at Woodhouse, Rastrick.

His first wife was Margaret, daughter of Thomas Woodhead.

Children: (1) John; (2) Thomas; (3) Nicholas; (4) Judith.

In 1572, he married Margaret Wade.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church where Watson notes that his is

the oldest date upon the grave-stones at Ealand

[1549-1621] Of Rastrick. Eldest son of John Hanson. He was an attorney. In 1599, he succeeded his father at Woodhouse, Rastrick.

He married Joan, daughter of William Rayner of Liversedge.

Children: (1) 1 son [who died young]; (2) Agnes who married Richard Law; (3) Mary who married Walter Stanhope from Horsforth; (4) Margaret who married Thomas Brook of New House, Huddersfield.

In 1621, he left an annual sum of 20/- to Rastrick Church

for the teaching of a school there

See Rastrick Grammar School

[1586-16??] Son of Thomas Hanson.

He married Frances Pritchard.

Children: (1) John; (2) Thomas; (3) Edward.

He became a grocer in London. In 1617, he surrendered his share in Rastrick Hall to his brother Robert

[16??-1???] Of Back Hall, Exley.

He married Unknown.

Children: Dorothy who married Abraham Dyson.

George Power left New Hall, Elland to John who was a kinsman

[16??-17??] Son of William Hanson [??].

In 1697, he married Susan Hargreaves from Highroyd, Colne, Lancashire

[1620-1???] Son of Thomas Hanson.

He married Mary.

In 1660, he sold Rastrick Hall to Thomas Thornhill

Hanson, Rev John

[164?-1674] Of Rastrick. Son of Roger Hanson.

Heywood writes that he was

An old man, inclined to Antinomianism. Accounted an honest man. Turned out upon non-conformity 1662

He married Martha [b 1647].

Children: (1) Thomas; (2) son; (3) Emmett; (4) Sarah

[1713-1770] A wealthy London tea-dealer.

He married Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Bland. They had no children.

The couple were buried at Halifax Parish Church where there is a memorial to them

Hanson, Rev John

[1782-1857] Born in Halifax parish. He joined the Sowerby Independents under Rev James Hatton.

In 1808, he became minister at Takeley, Essex where he was described as

a rough, unpolished diamond

In 1851, he resigned. He was buried in Takeley chapel

[1806-18??] Fustian cutter of Sowerby.

In 1821, he married Lydia Haigh [1806-1???] of Sowerby, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Hannah [b 1826]; (2) Samuel [b 1826]; (3) Joseph [b 1831]; (4) Hephzibah [b 1836]; (5) Thomas [b 1838]; (6) Eliza [b 1840].

In 1841, the family were living with blacksmith John Fearnley [aged 40] and his wife Hannah at Old Lane, Northowram

[1809-1???] Born in Warley.

He was a wool comber [1841]; stone delver and beerseller at the Abbey Inn, Luddenden [1851].

In 1828, he married Catherine Thorp [1801-18??] at Elland Church. Catherine was a worsted weaver [1841].

The family lived at Load Clough, Luddenden [1841].

Living with them in 1851 were father-in-law William Thorp [aged 80] (Chelsea pensioner), nephew John Sutcliffe [aged 19] (stone delver), and nephew Robert Sutcliffe [aged 15] (brewer and waiter)

[1841-1853] The 12-year-old boy died from injuries received when his brat [apron?] was accidentally caught by an upright shaft in the top room of Ellistones Mill, West Vale.

An inquest held at the Sportsman Inn, Greetland in April 1853, returned a verdict of accidental death

[1857-19??] Son of bricklayer Richard Hanson.

He was a dyer of Halifax [1878]; a general labourer [1881]; Landlord of the Britannia Inn, Halifax [1891,... 1911].

In 1878, he married Martha Jane [1857-1???], of Southowram, daughter of dyer James Bentley, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Herbert [b 1880] who was a fitter mechanic [1901]; (2) Mary J [b 1881] who was a dressmaker [1901]; (3) Gertrude [b 1888]; (4) who assists in house work [1911]; (5) Edith [b 1892] who was a book binder [1911]; (6) Louis [b 1896] who was a scholar technical college [1911].

The family lived at 12 Wiscomb Bank, Horsfall Buildings, Southowram [1881].

Living with them in 1891 were widowed brother Harry Hanson [aged 35] (maker up worsted piecer) and sister-in-law Mariah Bentley [aged 35] (servant domestic).

Living with them in 1901 & 1911 was sister-in-law Mariah Bentley

[16??-17??] Of Ox Heys Farm, Shelf and High Fearnley.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Joseph [bapt 1720] killed by a horse at Wadehouse, Shelf [1731]; (2) Edward [bapt 1722]; (3) Susannah [1724-1742]; (4) John [1726-1727]; (5) James [bapt 1728]; (6) Joshua who died in infancy [1730]; (7) Samuel [bapt 1732]; (8) William [1734-1735]

[17??-1???] He was the Deputy Constable of Halifax [1769] and innkeeper of the Upper George Inn, Halifax. He was involved with the Cragg Vale Coiners and was arrested by the Bailiff, Francis Simpson of Bradford, on charges of coining.

The official notice of 1769 for his arrest described him as

JOSEPH HANSON, late of Halifax, Innkeeper, broad-set, about 5ft 6 ins high, of a dark Complexion, a Mole upon one Cheek, dark Eyes and Eye-brows, and some Pimples on one Side of his Face, wears a brown Coat and Waistcoat, and a brown Cut or Bob Wig

After his arrest on 23rd December 1769, he claimed that he had business to settle at the Upper George and an accomplice distracted Simpson whilst Hanson absconded. A wanted notice was issued for his apprehension with a 20 guineas reward. He was never seen again

[17??-18??] Of Rishworth Hall.

He married Hannah, widow of William Hopkinson

[18??-18??] Grocer at Halifax.

In February 1858, he was declared bankrupt

Hanson, Joseph Mellor

[1900-1963] The son of an Illingworth farmer.

He studied at Halifax School of Art.

In 1925, he went to study in Paris. In France, his teachers included Fernand Leger who regarded Hanson as one of his most important students. He worked in France for 8 years, working with the cubist painter, Amédée Ozenfant, and with Le Corbusier.

In 1935, he returned to England and switched from an abstract style to purism.

In 1938, he went to the US and had a studio in New York for 7 years.

In 1945, he was appointed as an instructor at Cornell University. He had many exhibitions and one-man shows in America and Paris [1928-1935], and also in London [1937], in Wales and at Bankfield Museum [1938]

Hanson, Joshua

[16??-16??] Son of Arthur Hanson.

Around 1659, he built a house at Birds Royd, Rastrick.

In the 1870s, the railway company bought the property and offered the materials for sale. Fairless Barber bought the material and built South Lodge for his Castle Hill Estate

Hanson, Judith

[15??-1633] Daughter of John Hanson of Woodhouse, Rastrick.

She married William Dean.

She married Jasper Blythman

Hanson, Judith

[16??-1684] Daughter of Arthur Hanson.

She married Captain Thomas Taylor.

Heywood records that she was

buried in her garden with head upwards

on 28th October 1684

Hanson Lane bomb

This was the major incident in Halifax during World War II.

Around 9:00 pm on Friday, 22nd November 1940, a 100 kg (220 lbs) bomb was dropped and fell at the junction with Crossley Terrace.

It killed 11 people – including

Ivy Burrows [aged 41]

Charles Cockroft [aged 63]

Francis Richard (Frank) Keating [aged 65]

William Marston [aged 48]

Harry Moore [aged 48]

Eric Sapho Pearson [aged 16]

Nora Varney [aged 38]

James Ward [aged 65]

Arthur Watson [aged 63]

Lucy Ann Wild [aged 68]

Another 10 people required hospital treatment.

The bomb damaged the West Hill pub and 537 houses, about 30 of which had to be demolished.

It has been suggested that the single bomb was actually dropped by an allied aircraft.

See Norman Cornwell and Emmeline Jagger

Hanson Lane branch of the Economic Stores

69 Hanson Lane. The first branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited. Opened in 19??. A butcher's department was added around 1924

Hanson Lane Football Ground, Halifax

Stood opposite Thrum Hall. The first football match was played at the grounds on 7th October 1876. It was used 1876-1886. It was succeeded by Thrum Hall.

It was later occupied by Halifax Corporation Water Works.

See James Dodd

Hanson Lane gaol

A purpose-built debtors' prison built in 1840 to replace the jail at Dungeon Street. The building had two storeys, an exercise yard and a chapel, and could accommodate 697 debtors, each of whom spent an average of 16 weeks in the building.

The gaol closed in 1868.

In October 1868, the West Riding Sessions resolved to purchase the Debtor's Prison and appropriate it for use as a Militia depot for the Sixth West Yorkshire Regiment. The amount expended on this was about £6,000.

From Monday, 19th October 1868 all debtors within the West Riding who were committed to gaol, were sent to the Castle at York.

Those incarcerated here included

Joseph Bentley Leyland

Hanson Lane Post Office

Recorded in 1874 at 46 Hanson Lane, Halifax when William B. Woodrow, printer and stationer, was postmaster

Hanson Lane Reservoirs

2 mid 19th century reservoirs. They were situated at the south-east corner of the junction of Hanson Lane and Queens Road. Built for Halifax Corporation. They had a capacity of 6,000,000 gallons.

In 1855, the eastern reservoir was abandoned for the construction of the Victoria Cattle Market

Hanson, Laurence

[19??-19??] He was Mayor of Brighouse [1972-1973]

Hanson, Laurence William

[1908-1966] Aka Lars Hanson. Elder son of Thomas William Hanson.

He was educated at Heath Grammar School and Saint Edmund Hall, Oxford.

He was a member of the Department of Printed Books at the British Museum [1931]. He was Keeper of Printed Books at the Bodleian Library, Oxford [1948-1966] and a Fellow of Worcester College.

He wrote The Government & the Press [1695-1763] [publ 1936 OUP] and Contemporary Printed Sources for British & Irish Economic History [1701-1750] [publ 1964 CUP].

He married Unknown.

Children: 3 sons

Hanson, Luther

[1851-1910] Son of Ehud Hanson by his first marriage.

He was a dyer [1871]; a master dyer employing 50 hands [1881]; a foreman dyer [1891]; a market gardener & fruit grower (employer) [1901].

In 1871, he married Mary Catherall [1847-1???] in Halifax.

Children: (1) Amelia J [b 1874]; (2) Emily [b 1881]; (3) Luther [1884-1885] who died at North Parade.

The family lived at Green Mount House, Halifax [1881]; Mayfield Cottage, Kidderminster [1891]; 2 Belmont, Greenhill, Evesham [1901].

Living with them in 1901 was Luther's brother Walter [aged 47] a retired cotton dyer

He died at Exeter

Hanson, Maria

[1795-1880] In 1821, she married Gershom Bintliff.

The families of Gershom and of Maria both had a long military tradition and Maria's grandfather had fought as a soldier under Wellington

Hanson, Michael

[16??-17??] He was Constable of Northowram [1715]

Hanson, Mr

[16??-17??] Curate at Rastrick [1688]

Hanson, Nicholas

[1555-1613] Youngest son of John Hanson of Woodhouse, Rastrick. He lived in Elland.

In 1587, he married Mary, daughter of Edward Farrer.

Children: (1) Robert; (2) Dorothea who married John Farrer.

He became an Attorney at the Court of Common Pleas. He was clerk to his cousin, John Savile, and, in his will, he described himself as

one of the servants and clerks of the late Right Worshipful Sir John Savile, Knight, one of the Barons of His Majesty's Court of Exchequer

He was buried at Elland Parish Church near to his father

Hanson, Oswald

[18??-19??] Surgeon dentist.

He was at Crown Street, Halifax [1880s]; 1 Ward's End, Halifax [1900]

Hanson, R.

[18??-18??] Bootmaker at Halifax.

In January 1863, he was declared bankrupt

Hanson, Richard

[16??-1???] Quaker of Brighouse. In 1689, his house was a Quaker Meeting House

Hanson, Richard

[16??-17??] Quaker.

He lived at Mulcture Hall, Halifax. In 1717, his daughter was buried in the garden there. The headstone and coffin were discovered when Mulcture Hall Road was made in 1865

Hanson, Richard

[17??-18??] Hatter in Southowram [1790-1810]

Hanson, Robert

[15??-16??] Son of Nicholas Hanson. He was a Fellow of Magdalen College Oxford. He is said to have suffered melancholy

Hanson, Robert

[15??-163?] Son of Thomas Hanson.

In 1613, he married Sara, daughter of William Thorpe.

Children: (1) Edward; (2) son; (3) son; (4) son; (5) son; (6) daughter; (7) daughter; (8) daughter.

Around 1620, his brother John surrendered his share in Rastrick Hall to Robert

Hanson, Roger

[1623-1698] Son of Thomas Hanson.

In 1647, he married Sarah Crowther [d 1670] at Elland.

Children: (1) John; (2) Jane [1647-1649]; (3) Judith [b 1649-1???] who married Jonathan Slater

Hanson, Samuel

[17??-18??] Owned land at Langfield.

Causey Mill, Langfield was built on his land

Hanson, Samuel

[18??-1871] Partner in Hanson Brothers & Keighley. He lived in Holden Street, Halifax [1866]

Hanson, Samuel

[1825-1896] Son of John Hanson. Born in Sowerby. Baptised at Sowerby Green Chapel Independent [31st October 1825].

He was a dyer [1846, 1851]; a worsted dyer [1861]; a stover in a dyeworks [1871]; innkeeper of the Angel, Halifax [1881]; retired publican [1891].

In 1846, he married (1) Elizabeth [1826-186?] from Warley, daughter of carter John Crossley, at Halifax Parish Church. Elizabeth died between 1861 and 1864.

Children: (1) Sarah Ellen [b 1848]; (2) Lydia [b 1850]; (3) Leah [b 1854]; (4) Emma [b 1858] who was a woollen weaver [1871]; (5) Thomas W [b 1860].

In 1864, he married (2) Hannah Crabtree in Halifax.

The family lived at Old Lane, Northowram [1851]; 33 Woods Houses, Booth Town [1861]; Carlton Place, Northowram [1871]; the Angel, 7 Lee Bridge, Halifax [1881]; 2 Raglan Place, Rawson Street, Northowram [1891].

Living with them in 1851 were Elizabeth's siblings Sarah Ellen [aged 21] (power loom weaver woollen), John [aged 18] (warehouseman) and Mary [aged 15] (power loom weaver woollen).

Living with them in 1871 was nephew John Wilson [aged 15] (dyehouse labourer).

Living with them in 1881 were Samuel's widowed mother Lydia and niece Deborah Greenwood [aged 24] (general servant)

Hanson Shears

Bottlers of West Vale

[1???-16??] Of Toothill, Rastrick.

He married Unknown.

Children: Elizabeth [b 1550-16??] who married William Horton

[1???-1649] Son of Thomas Hanson.

He married Martha [1???-1645], daughter of Edward Naylor.

Children: (1) John; (2) Roger

[15??-1???] Of Brighouse. Son of John Hanson.

He married Unknown.

Children: Arthur

[15??-1592] Of Rastrick Hall. Third son of John Hanson.

On 8th September 1573, he married Janet Gledhill at Elland.

Children: (1) Roger [1575-1598]; (2) Thomas; (3) John; (4) Robert; (5) Elizabeth; (6) Judith.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

[16??-16??] Rebuilt Back Hall, Exley in 1668. A relative of Edward Hanson

[18??-18??] Minister at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1849-1851]

Hanson, Thomas Kenneth

[18??-19??] Of Threap Croft, Illingworth [1907].

In 1899, he married Sarah, widow of Samuel Smith Richardson, in Halifax

[1914-1957] Son of Thomas William Hanson. Head of the Chemistry Department of Fisons Limited. He was killed in a road accident

Hanson, Thomas W.

[18??-1???] Partner in Hollingrake & Clegg Limited

Hanson, Thomas William

[1877-1967] Halifax antiquarian and writer. He wrote many articles, books and booklets on local history, and he is best known as author of the classic The Story of Old Halifax

[1???-1???] Local weaver who wrote his autobiography giving details of the district

[15??-16??] Son of John Hanson [??].

In February 1612, he married Ellena Emmott of Emmott Hall, Colne, Lancashire.

[16??-1738] Halifax attorney. He was articled to William Radcliffe in Milnsbridge.

He lived at Woodhouse, Skircoat and Savile Green

[17??-18??] Of Elland.

In January 1812, he was one of 15 people who were committed to York Castle on charges of Luddism. He was one of a group involved in robberies in Fartown, Huddersfield

[1796-18??] Born in Shelf.

He was a stuff weaver [1841].

He married Mary [1795-18??]. Mary was widowed – and a hand loom weaver – by 1851.

Children: (1) Sarah [b 1820]; (2) Isaac [b 1821]; (3) John [b 1826]; (4) Elizabeth [b 1826]; (5) Abraham [b 1831]; (6) Mary [b 1832]; (7) Ellen [1835-1900] who married David Halliday.

The family lived at Tinkers Hut, Yorkshire [1841, 1851]

There were visitors: Mary Ann Hanson (granddaughter) [b 1846]

[18??-18??] In 1836, he was active in establishing the Providence Congregational Church, Ovenden. He was a friend of Jeremiah Stead. In 1878, he strongly disapproved of changes which were being made to the Church, and regularly visited Stead's grave to report on the progress of the ruination. He ultimately approved of the finished Church

[18??-19??] He was a partner in Hanson Brothers & Keighley. The firm became William Hanson & Company Limited. He was still Managing Director in 1890.

He lived at Hanson Lane [1866]

[1841-1???] Born in Ripponden.

He was landlord of the Royal Hotel, Elland [1891].

He married Henrietta

[1851-1902] Born in Stanhope. His family moved to Carr when he was 6 years old.

He was an active member of Boulderclough United Methodist Chapel and the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Society.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) son; (2) son; (3) son; (4) son; (5) daughter; (6) daughter; (7) daughter; (8) daughter; (9) daughter; (10) daughter

Hanson's: William Hanson & Company Limited

Cotton spinners and doublers and warp manufacturers established as a private company in 1861 by the Hanson Brothers & Keighley and Esau Hanson. Their headquarters were at Commercial Mills, Halifax [1874].

In 1886, after the death of Esau Hanson, Mr Walsh, a sleeping partner, joined the company.

In 1889, it became a limited company – William Hanson & Company Limited – with William Hanson as Managing Directory. They then occupied Haley Hill Mills, Beech Hill Mills [which was the new head office], Box Tree Mills, Wheatley, Jumples Mills, Wheatley, and Victoria Mills, Brighouse.

In the 1880s, the firm was known as Esau Hanson.

In 1890, they employed over 500 workers, and operated 80,000 doubling and spinning spindles.

In the late 1960s, the business was taken over by John Atkinson & Sons of Sowerby Bridge.

In November 1971, the mill – and its 120 ft tall chimney – was demolished to make way for redevelopment

Hanson, William James

[1???-18??] Partner in Roberts & Hanson

Hanson, William R.

[18??-19??] Younger son of Charles Hanson. He was Lieutenant in the RASC in Ceylon.

On 26th December 1918, he married Agnes Dulce, younger daughter of Dr Robert Thompson Farrer, at Brighouse Parish Church

Ha'penny Bridge, Brighouse

Bridge across the Calder to enable horses to cross from the canal to the river.

The name originates in the halfpenny toll = ½d = which pedestrians were charged to cross the bridge.

It was swept away by a flood in September 1946

The Ha'porth

Newspaper first published on 7th April 1892. On 13th September 1892, it was incorporated with the Halifax Opinion. On 3rd January 1893, it became the Halifax Comet

Happy Union

See Rev Oliver Heywood

Harbord, Mary

[17??-1???] She was the first wife of Sir George Armytage

Harcourt, Johnson

[18??-19??] Comedian from Todmorden.

He lived at Pickthall Terrace, Millwood [1905]

Hardaker, Dennis

[18??-19??] JP. He was Mayor of Brighouse [1920-1922]

Hardaker, I. A.

[18??-19??] (Possibly) photographer at Rochdale Road, Todmorden

Question: Can anyone tell me anything about the man? Was he related to William Hardaker?

Hardaker, James

[18??-19??] Partner in Holdsworth & Hardaker

Hardaker, William

[1824-1904] Todmorden artist.

Some of his work – 6 paintings and a self-portrait – was exhibited at the Centre Vale Museum, Todmorden. When the museum closed in 1947, the museum wrote to interested parties asking if they wanted the items to be returned to them.

Question: Does anyone know where the paintings are today?

He had an historical exhibition named for him.

He was buried at Saint Paul's Church, Cross Stone

Hardcastle

The surname may originate in Hardcastle Crags, meaning either impregnable stronghold or herdsman's home

There are currently only around 7 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hardcastle. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Hardcastle, Barratt & Gelder

Boot manufacturers at Brighouse, Batley and Barnsley. Partners included G. Hardcastle, E. Barrat and E. Gelder.

The partnership was dissolved in November 1869

Hardcastle Chalet

Hardcastle Crags. Recorded in 1905, when John Greenwood was proprietor

Hardcastle Crags

Beauty spot with woods and the rocky crags lying along Hebden Water below Heptonstall. The area was popularised as a leisure area in Edwardian times.

The surname Hardcastle may have originated here.

See Ackroyd Brothers, Clarion Movement, Cosy Corner Guest House & Café, Hebden Bridge, Fisherman's Hut Falls, Hebden Bridge, Hardcastle Crags Murder, Hardcastle Crags Railway, Hawden Hall Holiday Camp, Hebden Bridge Sculpture Trail, William Holt, Horseshoe Cascade, Hardcastle Crags, Lord Holme Restaurant, Mitchell's Pavilion, Sutcliffe's Refreshment Rooms & Dance Saloon, Thornton's Tea Rooms, John Tillotson, Tom Bell's Cave, Walshaw Bridge, Hardcastle Crags, Walshaw Falls, Hardcastle Crags and Widdop Gate Hostel, Heptonstall

Hardcastle Crags Murder

On Friday, 7th February 1817, Samuel Sutcliffe was murdered and robbed by Michael Pickles and John Greenwood at Hawden Hole, Hardcastle Crags

Hardcastle Crags Preservation Committee

Formed in 1934 to protest against proposals to build a reservoir at Hardcastle Crags. It re-appeared to make similar protests in 1948 and 1967

Hardcastle Crags Railway

A small steam railway about 6 miles long which ran along the west side of Hardcastle Crags. It was started around 1901 carrying stone from Hell Hole Quarry for the construction of three reservoirs at Walshaw Dean, and ran up the Walshaw valley and Blake Dean, where stone supports for the trestle bridge can still be seen. For the carriages, Enoch Tempest bought 15 old horse trams from Liverpool. The workers converted these into open trucks. There were several small engines – known as Paddy Mails because of the number of Irish workers.

The railway closed in 1912 when work on the reservoirs was completed.

See Dawson City

Hardcastle Crags Reservoir

In the 1930s, there were proposals to create a reservoir at Hardcastle Crags.

On 27th March 1934, Halifax Corporation revealed a proposal for a new reservoir in Hardcastle Crags. There was a protest meeting in Hebden Bridge

The proposal was opposed by many local people – including Phyllis Bentley, Lady Fisher-Smith, and Sir Harold Mackintosh

On 18th April 1934, Todmorden and Wadsworth councils protest at the proposal

On 1st August 1934, Halifax Waterworks Committee abandoned the plan

On 21st September 1934, it was announced that 14,000 people had signed a petition against the proposal

The proposal was revived in 1948, but was rejected by the House of Lords.

It was revived by Calderdale Water Board in 1965, only to be opposed by the Hardcastle Crags Preservation Committee.

In 1969, a House of Lords Select Committee approved a plan for a reservoir, but in 1970 this was overturned in the House of Commons

Hardcastle, Frederick

[1791-1867] Of Rhodes Street, Halifax.

He was a clerk, then a cashier, then Manager with the Halifax Commercial Bank.

He retired from the management in 1855, and was presented with a piece of plate, a gold snuff-box, and a purse containing a sum of money.

He was Treasurer of the Board of Guardians of the Halifax Union.

He died 12th July 1867.

See Partners in Halifax Commercial Banking Company

Hardcastle, John

[1726-1800] Of Halifax. He was a sheriff's officer and keeper of the gaol in Halifax

Hardcastle, Joseph Scott

[1837-1880] Son of William Hardcastle.

He was landlord of the Blue Bell, Halifax [1869]; landlord of the Ring O' Bells, Halifax [1874].

In 1860, he married Naomi Watson.

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) William Richard [b 1861]; (6) Joseph [b 1868]; (7) James Scott [b 1870]

Hardcastle, Shaw

[18??-1941] Halifax draper and founder of Shaw Hardcastle Limited.

He died 2nd April 1941

Hardcastle, William

[1???-18??] A tenant at Roydlands, Southowram in the time of Anne Lister

Hardcastle, William

[1789-1865] He was a cordwainer; a town councillor [1858-1864]; landlord of the Ring O' Bells, Halifax for almost 20 years [1845, 1850]; a bell-ringer at Halifax Parish Church.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) sons; (2) Joseph Scott

Hardcastle, Wright

[18??-19??] Umbrella manufacturer at Crown Umbrella Works, Halifax.

He lived at 13 North Parade [1905]

Harden Grange, Bingley

Hardgrave

Hardgraves

Hardibutts Farm, Hebden Bridge

Used for Methodist meetings in the late 18th century

Hardie, Canon Archibald George

[19??-19??] Vicar of Halifax [1962]

Hardie, Keir

[1856-1915] He was the first MP for the Independent Labour Party.

On 16th December 1904, he addressed a Labour Party meeting in the Mechanics' Hall, Halifax.

On 2nd September 1913, he visited Halifax to mark the coming of age of the Halifax Independent Labour Party.

See Nimrod Howarth

Harding, Rev A. J.

[18??-19??] Minister at Birchcliffe Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1906]

Harding, Rev Arthur Clement

[18??-19??] Vicar of Christ Church, Barkisland [1917]

Harding, Harry George

[1871-19??] Son of William Harding. Born in Somerset.

He was a hostler at the Three Nuns Inn, Mirfield [1891]; a hotel keeper [1898]; licensed victualler at the Bath Street Tavern, Halifax [1901, 1905]; a gardener [1911].

In 1898, he married Mary Janet [1863-1???] of Bailiffe Bridge, daughter of engineer John Allan, at Battyeford, Mirfield.

Children: Cyril [b 1900].

The family lived at Bath Parade Tavern, 12 & 13 Bath Parade, Halifax [1901]; Coppin Hall Lane, Mirfield, Dewsbury [1911]

Harding, Mike

[1944-] Born in Manchester.

He is known as a folk singer; comedian; photographer; songwriter; author; broadcaster.

In the 1960s, he appeared at the Grass Roots folk music club at the Plummet Line, Halifax.

He has lived at Mill Bank

Harding, Mrs

[1???-18??] In 1840, she ran a school in Brighouse

Harding, Wilfred John

[1886-1917] MC. From Middlesex. Curate at Luddenden [1914]. He was killed in World War II. He was awarded the Military Cross

Hardman

Hardman's: A. Hardman & Son Limited

There are currently only around 7 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hardman. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Cotton spinners at Branxholme Mills, Bailiff Bridge established by Adam Hardman.

There was a serious fire at their mills on 7th September 1910

Hardman, Adam

[18??-19??] Established A. Hardman & Son Limited at Bailiff Bridge

Hardman, Dr James

[1787-1873] Younger son of Robert Hardman. Born at Dobroyd, Todmorden.

He was a surgeon in Todmorden. He was certifying surgeon for factories at Todmorden, until 1873, when he was succeeded by Dr C. W. Thorp.

He took the Gauxholme estates – including Gauxholme Mill – away from his older brother, Robert, paid off his debts, and allowed him a pension for the rest of his life.

See Richard William Foster, Goldthorpe vs Hardman and Mr Holgate

Hardman, John

[1???-18??] Birmingham artist who produced much of the stained glass at All Souls', Haley Hill. His east window depicts scenes from the life of Christ: the nativity, the miracles, the crucifixion, the resurrection and the ascension. His west window depicts the last judgement. He also did work at Saint Stephen's, Copley

Hardman, John

[17??-1???] Built Smithy Holme Mill, Walsden in 1794

Hardman, Lawrence

[1???-1???] Constable at Todmorden & Walsden [1749]

Hardman, Robert

[16??-17??] Of Butcher Hill, Walsden. He owned much land and property in Todmorden, including The Black Bull Inn, Gauxholme, Gauxholme Corn Mill, Walsden, and The Hare & Hounds, Gauxholme.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Robert; (2) James

Hardman, Robert

[1785-1861] Son of Robert Hardman. He inherited his father's land and property. He was a Captain in the local militia. This occupied much of his time and his wealth began to disappear. The situation was resolved by his younger brother, James, who took over the Gauxholme estates, paid off the debts, and allowed Robert a pension for the rest of his life

Hardwick, Rev Edward Farrar

[1832-1903] Son of Mary Ann and William Hardwick.

He was a Wesleyan minister

Hardwick, Forest of

Known as The Forest of Sowerbyshire, until the 16th century. An area from Todmorden to Salterhebble, roughly equivalent to the Parish of Halifax.

See Gibbet Law and Running Man

Hardwick, John William

[1826-1891] Son of Mary Ann and William Hardwick.

In 1852, he emigrated to New South Wales, Australia

Hardy

Hardy Brink, Hebden Bridge

There are currently around 11 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hardy. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

A part of King's Farm

Hardy, Charles

[1854-1???] Son of John Hardy. Born in Sowerby.

He was a woollen spinner [1871]; a labourer (woollen mill) [1881]; a mechanic labourer [1901].

He married Mary Ann Smith? [1858-19??] from Sowerby.

Children: Willie [b 1894].

The family lived at Belmont, Sowerby [1901].

Living with them in 1901 was Charles's widowed mother Betty

Hardy, Charles Wilmot

[18??-18??] BA. Educated at Trinity College Cambridge. He was Usher at Heath Grammar School [1844]. He lived at 1 Carlton Street [1845]

Hardy, Elizabeth

[18??-18??] In 1845, she ran a school in Brighouse

Hardy, Henry

[1854-1904] Landlord of the Cock & Bottle, Southowram [1891, 1904].

He married Sarah Ann.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1904

Hardy, Herbert

[1???-19??] JP. He was Mayor of Todmorden [1956-1957]

Hardy, John

[18??-19??] Clockmaker and jeweller at 22 Old Cock Yard, Halifax.

He lived at 2 Glen Terrace, Clover Hill Road [1905]

Hardy, John

[1824-1894] Son of William Hardy. Born in Sowerby.

He was a cloth dresser [1841]; a carpenter [1851]; a joiner [1861]; a mechanic [1870]; a joiner & beerhouse keeper at the Alma, Cottonstones [1871]; a carpenter & beerhouse keeper at the Alma, Cottonstones [1881]; a carpenter [1891].

On 5th June 1851, he married Betty [1828-1???] from Sowerby, daughter of farmer Joseph Helliwell, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Ann [b 1853] who married James Culpan; (2) Charles; (3) Jonas [b 1859] who was a woollen spinner [1871], a railway engine cleaner [1881]; (4) Fred [b 1861] who was a bricklayer's labourer [1881]; (5) Mary E [b 1864]; (6) Joe [b 1865]; (7) Ellen [b 1869].

The family lived at Rawsons Farm, 4 Saw Hill, Sowerby [1861]; 3 Boggard Lane, Norland [1891]

Living with them in 1881 was lodger Ellen Sutcliffe [aged 24] (silk operative)

Hardy, Jonas

[1???-18??] Around 1842, he was a bobbin-maker at Elland

Hardy, Joseph

[1822-1873] Son of butcher John Hardy. Born in Leeds.

He was a stuff singer of Halifax [1853]; beerseller at the Black Dog, 34 King Street, Halifax [1861]; publican at the Black Dog, 25 King Street, Halifax [1861].

In 1853, he married Hannah [1829-1???] of Halifax, daughter of joiner & cabinet maker Benjamin Swaine, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Henry [b 1854] who was a gun maker [1871], a dyehouse labourer [1881]; (2) Elizabeth [b 1857] who was a factory hand [1871], a worsted spinner [1881]; (3) Julia [b 1859] who was a sewing machinist [1881].

After Joseph's death, Hannah married William Chadwick

Hardy, Richard

[1???-1545] Of Warley.

He married Margaret.

Children: William.

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

Hardy, William

[1???-1???] Born in Sowerby.

He was a carpenter [1841, 1851].

He married Mary [1791-18??] from Sowerby.

Children: (1) William [b 1816] who was a wool sorter [1841], a wool comber [1851]; (2) Jonas [b 1819]; (3) John; (4) Mary [b 1827] who was a silk drawer [1851]; (5) George [b 1833] who was a silk boiler [1851].

The family lived at Triangle, Sowerby [1841, 1851].

Living with them in 1851 was grandson Frederick Hardy [aged 3]

Hare & Hounds Inn No 1 &Pound;25 Money Club

Halifax Friendly Society [Number 4219] recorded in 1898, when their registration was cancelled (under the Friendly Societies Act [1896])

Hare Hill, Todmorden

Hare Spinning Company Limited

Robert Greenwood [189?]

Jonathan Gledhill [1900]

Hare, John

[13??-14??] Son of Robert Hare.

See Northowram Hall

Hare, Robert

[13??-13??] He lived at Northowram – possibly on the site of Northowram Hall. Between 1351 and 1373, he leased a part of Shibden Mill.

He married Unknown.

Children: John

Established on 18th January 1907 to construct Hare Mill, Todmorden. Those involved in the company included Lancastrian businessmen Jonathan Milne, Abraham Henthorn Stott [Senior] and Abraham Henthorn Stott [Junior].

There were claims of fraud and the company was wound up in 1914. Hare Mill was sold.

See Jonathan Gledhill and Frederick Hague Moss

Harehill Street Co-operative Society, Todmorden

The Harehill Street branch of the Todmorden Co-operative Society opened on 25th May 1905 – the 15th new branch

Harella: L. Harris (Harella) Limited

Later Croftmyl Manufacturing Company Limited, Harella International Fashions. Clothing and underclothing manufacturers established in London by Lew Harris on his return from the USA in 1919.

The company had factories in London and Birkenhead, and came to Halifax in the 1930s, with factories at Croftmyl in West Parade and at Brunswick House [1950s].

In 1963, the company was taken over by the Selincourt Group, and in 197? by the Barnsley-based S. R. Gent & Company Limited.

The factory finally closed in 1979.

The Croftmyl building was later occupied by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce

Harewood Well

Aka Harwood Well. Earlier form of Highroad Well

Harford, Rev B.

[18??-18??] Of Todmorden. Recorded in December 1853, when he attended a Poor Law meeting at Manchester

Harger, George

[1???-1762] Blacksmith of Southowram.

On 18th March 1762, he was hanged at Tyburn, near York, for the murder of John Moore, Bailiff of Halifax.

A pamphlet was published entitled the Last Speech and Dying words of George Harger

Harger, John

[1792-1859] Born in Halifax.

He was a saddler and harness maker.

On 25th December 1823, he married Mary Carver [1803-1868]. at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Sarah Hannah [bapt 1825] who married Joseph Moxon Kirk; (2) Eliza [bapt 1827-1838]; (3) John Henry [bapt 1831]; (4) Thomas Carver [bapt 1836]; (5) Caroline Amelia [bapt 1841-1928] who died unmarried in Bournemouth.

There are memorial clerestory windows for the couple in Halifax Parish Church erected by their daughters [1879]

Hargrave

The Hargrave family of Warley

There are currently only around 7 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hargrave. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

There were branches of the family at Wakefield.

The family is discussed in the book Yorkshire Pedigrees

Hargrave, Lawrence

[14??-15??] Of Warley and Wakefield. Son of Nicholas Hargrave.

He married Unknown.

Children: Robert.

His will was proved on 14th July 1543

Hargrave, Nicholas

[14??-1531] Yeoman of Warley and Wakefield.

He married Agnes.

Children: (1) Richard; (2) Elizabeth; (3) John of Sowerby [will proved 1579]; (4) Lawrence

Hargrave, Richard

[1???-155?] Of Sowerby. Son of Nicholas Hargrave.

He married Unknown.

Children: Richard

Hargrave, Richard

[15??-158?] Of Sowerby. Son of Richard Hargrave.

He married Unknown.

Children: Richard.

His will was proved on 30th October 1583

Hargrave, Richard

[15??-1636] Son of Richard Hargrave.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Robert; (2) Richard [bapt 1616]; (3) Christopher [bapt 1618]; (4) Thomas [bapt 1620]; (5) Sara [bapt 1622].

He was buried at Wakefield

Hargrave, Robert

[15??-1579] Of Warley and Wakefield. Son of Lawrence Hargrave.

In 1541, he sold his land in Warley to George Holdsworth and went to live in Wakefield.

He married Elizabeth Haldeworth, daughter of John Holdsworth.

Children: (1) Jennet who married Oliver Addey; (2) Isabell who married William Watts; (3) Agnes who married John Burton from Wakefield; (4) Margaret who married William Roberts; (5) Elizabeth who married (1) John Mytchell from Colne and (2) Marmaduke Hodgeson from Skipton; (6) John of Wakefield.

He was buried at Wakefield

Hargrave, Robert

[1614-1?6?] Of Lightcliffe. Son of Richard Hargrave

Hargraves

Hargreave

Hargreaves, Alfred Reginald

Hargreaves

Other forms of the surname include Hardgrave, Hardgraves, Hargrave, Hargraves and Hargreave

George Redmonds tells us that the name originated in the Burnley area

There are currently around 19 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hargreaves. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

[1903-1955] Aka Reg. He and Lou Orton ran several laundries and dry-cleaning businesses in the area – including the Snow White Laundry, Todmorden and Harton Cleaners, Hipperholme.

He married Ethel Pickles.

Children: (1) Robert; (2) Roger; (3) Elizabeth; (4) Richard

Hargreaves, Bottomley & Jagger

Fancy woollen manufacturers at Rastrick. Partners included James Hargreaves, William Bottomley and Thomas Jagger.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1851

Hargreaves, Charles Roger

[1935-1988] Aka Roger Hargreaves. Son of Reg Hargreaves. Born in Cleckheaton [9th May 1935].

He and his siblings – including Robert – were brought up at Hazelhurst, Sowerby Bridge.

He went to Goole Primary School [1940] and Sowerby Bridge Grammar School [1947]. After leaving school, he served in the RAF. He went into advertising and worked for Greenly's in Bradford before going to London working as a copy writer.

In 1960, he married Margaret Christine Heard from Dorset.

Children: (1) Adam [b 1964]; (2) Giles [b 1966]; (3) Amelia & Sophia [b 1970].

In the 1970s, he created the Mister Men series. Mr Tickle was the first character which was created when he asked his son, Adam

What does a tickle look like?

The publication of Mr Tickle, Mr Bump, Mr Greedy, Mr Happy, Mr Nosey and Mr Sneeze launched the series in August 1971. In 1981, he created the Little Miss characters.

He died on 11th September 1988. At that time, 85,000,000 books had been sold in 15 languages in 22 countries.

In 2004, the Hargreaves family sold their interest in the Mister Men and Little Miss characters for £28 million

Hargreaves, Dorothy

[16??-1???] Daughter of John Hargreaves. She assisted her father in his legal work.

She married Henry Hoppey

Hargreaves's: E. Hargreaves & Company

Water Lane, Halifax. Aka Hargreaves Foundry. Iron founders established by Ebenezer Hargreaves in 18??

Hargreaves, Ebenezer

[18??-19??] Luddenden millwright. He worked with W. Warburton. The 2 men left to go into business on their own. He established E. Hargreaves & Company

Hargreaves Foundry Limited

Hargreaves Head, Shelf

Brighouse & Denholmegate Road. House dated SBM 1693. The house was rebuilt about 1740.

Owners and tenants have included

Joseph Wood [1904]

Dr Lindsay Clark [1940s]

Nicholas & Jane Walker [1967-1985]

Hargreaves, Henry

[15??-16??] Of Cliffe Hill, Hipperholme.

He married Grace.

His will was recorded on 24th November 1657 and Grace was executor

Hargreaves, James

[16??-17??] A Halifax clothier.

In 1716, he married Mary, daughter of Jeremy Brigg

Hargreaves, James

[18??-18??] Cotton manufacturer at Wood Bottom Mill, Walsden.

In June 1863, he was declared bankrupt

Hargreaves, John

[1628-1701] Son of Jonathan Hargreaves. He was a clerk to Edward Hanson. He practised as a scrivener in Rastrick [1650-1656] and in Halifax [1660-1701]. He was Coroner [1662-1701].

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) John; (2) Elizabeth who married Mr Bairstow; (3) Grace who married Richard Newton; (4) Dorothy; (5) Ann [d 1663]; (6) Judith [d 1664]

Hargreaves, John

[1653-1700] Son of John Hargreaves.

In 1679, he married Susan, daughter of John Murgatroyd.

Children: (1) Susannah; (2) Alice who married Jonathan Maude.

He was recorded as being

very fat

and died at the age of 46

Hargreaves, John

[1809-1888] Of Brighouse

Hargreaves, John A.

[19??-] Born in Burnley. He now lives in Halifax. He is a popular local historian, writer and teacher. He is a member and officer of the Halifax Antiquarian Society.

His published works include

Sowerby Bridge in Old Photographs [1994]

Halifax [1999]

Hargreaves, Jonathan

[1???-16??] Of Skircoat.

He married Unknown.

Hargreaves's: L. & T. Hargreaves

Cotton manufacturers at Todmorden. Partners included L. Hargreaves and T. Hargreaves.

The partnership was dissolved in August 1881

Hargreaves, Lloyd

[1???-1???] In 1868, he and Mr Thomas established business as pattern maker at Gaol Lane, Halifax.

In 1874, Hargreaves became sole proprietor.

In 1888, the business moved to Central Pattern Works, Halifax.

The business is recorded in 1905

Hargreaves, Richard

[1842-1896] He worked for Ormerod Taylor & Son Limited at Walsden.

He was Master at the Todmorden Lodge of Harmony.

He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden

Hargreaves, Robert

[1???-1???] Of Hipperholme.

He was a trustee of Birkhead's Charity

Hargreaves, Rev Robert

[16??-17??] BA. Curate at Todmorden [1742]

See Norland Upper Hall

Hargreaves, Robert

[1824-1902] In 1856, he married Lucy Hannah Manby [1825-1904] in Skipton.

They lived at Norland Hall [1904]

Hargreaves, Robert

[1933-2010] Eldest son of Reg Hargreaves. Born in Cleckheaton.

He and his siblings – including Roger – were brought up at Hazelhurst, Sowerby Bridge. He was educated at Eastbourne College.

He started work as a Junior Reporter for the Halifax Courier in 1950. He joined the RAF, and was a Pilot Officer based in Prince Edward Island. He went to work for the Manchester Telegraph before moving to London.

In 1962, he joined the editorial team of News at Ten, and worked as Head of Special Projects and Washington correspondent.

He returned to England due to illness.

He subsequently wrote Superpower, and American history & the First Freedom: a history of the freedom of speech. He retired and went to live near Rye

Hargreaves, Thomas

[1812-1???] Woolstapler at Halifax.

In 1855, he married Anna Maria Lancashire [b 1816] from Holywell.

They lived at 7 Park Road, Halifax [1881]

Hargreaves, William

[18??-18??] In 1866, he began making shuttles at Gauxholme Mill, Walsden

Hargreves, Mr

[16??-17??] Curate at Elland [1733]

Harker, George Frederick

[18??-19??] Of Wakefield Road, Sowerby Bridge.

In 1904, he was one of the first people to be granted a motor cycle registration and a motor cycle drivers' licence

Harkis, George

[18??-18??] Excise officer and earthenware dealer at Church Lane, Brighouse [1845].

He married Unknown.

Children: John who was also an excise officer

Harley Bank, Todmorden

Area of Todmorden

Harley, Harold

[1860-1937] Rastrick-born actor and playwright who worked under the name of Mark Ambient.

He was the eldest son of the Rev Robert Harley, minister of Bridge End Congregational Church.

He wrote A little ray of sunshine which opened on Broadway on 28th August 1899 where it ran for 22 performances.

He is best-known for his book The Arcadians which was turned into a popular musical. The production opened in 1909 at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, and on Broadway in 1910.

He died in a Brighton nursing home

Harley Head Farm, Hove Edge

Halifax Road / Spout House Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Thomas Whitley

Joseph Brooke & Sons

The offices of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse council were here [1839-1887].

See Spout House, Hove Edge

Harley House Cottage, Todmorden

Victoria Road. Early 19th century property. Harley House is attached

Harley House, Todmorden

Victoria Road. Early 19th century property. Harley House Cottage is attached.

Owners and tenants have included

John Sutcliffe [1861]

See Harley House Mill, Todmorden

Harley, Rev Robert

[1828-1910] FRAS, FRS, MA. Son of Robert Harley, a Scottish Methodist minister. Born at Seacombe, near Liverpool.

He was a well-known mathematician who carried out research into higher algebra, notably quintics. Horsfall Turner's Halifax Books & Authors lists many of his papers, articles and other publications.

At the age of 16, he was mathematics master at a school at Seacombe, Lancashire. Shortly afterwards, he was head assistant at his old school in Blackburn. Around 1840, he became a divinity student at Airedale College, Bradford.

He was Minister of Bridge End Congregational Church [August 1854-1868]. He preached with William Booth at Brighouse.

Around 1864, he was mathematics and logic tutor at Airedale College. He was principal of Huddersfield College [1882-1885]. In 1863, he was elected Fellow of the Royal Society on account of his work in mathematics. He edited the mathematics articles in the New English Dictionary.

He lived at Castle Hill, Rastrick. In May 1863, he went to live at the new minister's house, Newlands, Huddersfield Road.

On 17th November 1854, he married Sara Stroyan [1820-1905] from Burnley.

Children: (1) Harold; (2) son; (3) daughter; (4) daughter.

In 1868, he moved to Leicester and then to Mill Hill, London.

He was Minister at Heath Congregational Church, Halifax [1892-1895].

He died at Forest Hill, London after being taken ill on holiday.

Question: Is there any link between Harley Street, Rastrick, Harley Place, Rastrick and the Rev Robert Harley?

Harley Wood Library, Todmorden

Established when Crosslee Library and Toadcarr Library merged.

After operating successfully for several years, there were theological squabbles and the library closed

Harley Wood, Parish of

In 1910, this was included in the Diocese of Wakefield.

See All Saint's Church, Harley Wood and Todmorden & Lancashire

Harley Wood, Todmorden

Area of Todmorden

Harley Wood, Todmorden

Early 19th century laithe-house

Harman, Mr

[1???-1???] A chemist. He was a partner in Harnett & Company, the Halifax camera and photographic equipment company

Harmony Masonic Lodge, Halifax

Masonic Lodge established at the Angel, Halifax [1789].

In 1794, the Lodge moved to the Bacchus, Halifax, establishing the Bacchus Lodge.

They later moved to Huddersfield

Harmony [No 288] Masonic Lodge

Masonic Lodge at Todmorden.

Richard Hargreaves was Worshipful Master [1890s]

Abraham Greenwood Eastwood was Master

Willie Jennings was Worshipful Master at the Masonic Hall, Todmorden [1917]

Recorded in 1912, when the membership was 49

Harness, Sarah

[18??-18??] She ran a school in Halifax [around 1850]

Harnett & Company

Halifax company which sold cameras and photographic equipment. The company was established in 1???. The original proprietors were Mr HARman, a chemist, and Mr NETTleton – hence the name Harnett.

They had premises at North Bridge.

They also had premises in the small row just below the Playhouse in King Cross Street – having moved there from further up the street when the flyover was constructed in the late 1960s/1970s.

When the shop closed in 200?, the 2 proprietors were father and son.

See Leonard J. Birch

Harold Savage Memorial Hall, Elland

Aka Savage Centre. In March 1931, Harold Savage offered to build a hall to celebrate the completion of his service as Captain of Elland Boys' Brigade. The hall was opened by Mrs Savage on 23rd January 1932. It stands next to Elland Wesley Chapel.

There are memorials for members of the Boys' Brigade who died in World War I and World War II, and for Harold Savage.

It is used as rehearsal rooms by the Anchormen Ensemble.

Harper

Dyers at Luddendenfoot. Partners included William Harper and Thomas Sutcliffe.

There are currently only around 3 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Harper. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Harper & Sutcliffe

The partnership was dissolved in October 1839

Harper & Townsend

Worsted spinners at Burrwood Mill, Stainland [1869]. They occupied the 3rd, 4th and 5th floors of the mill.

Partners included Mr Harper and Mr Townsend

Harper & Worsick

Maltsters at Savile Park Road, Halifax [1874]

Harper Cliff Wood, Lightcliffe

Rookes Viaduct carried the Halifax to Bradford railway line over the valley here

Harper, John

[1809-1842] Architect. He was born at Dunkenhalgh Hall, Blackburn.

He trained under Benjamin and Philip Wyatt, and was involved in their designs for Apsley House, York House, and the Duke of York's Column in London.

Around 1835, he altered Shibden Hall adding the tower, the drive into Godley Road, and offices for Anne Lister. He also converted Northgate House, Halifax into an hotel.

The present appearance of Shibden Hall is the result of Harper's work.

He was a close friend of William Etty [1787-1849] – who painted the portrait of Harper linked below – and other artists.

He died of malaria on 18 October 1842 in Naples, Italy during The Grand Tour and was buried there.

See John Harper at Shibden

Harper, Mary

[16??-1710] She married (1) John Appleyard.

After John's death, she married (2) John Rudman from Halifax, at Halifax on 5th December 1700

Harper, Rev Robert

[1769-1829] He served at Shelley before becoming Minister of Heywood's Chapel [March 1801-1818].

Around 1803, he founded the first Sunday School in Northowram.

His Arianism and high Calvinism caused a split in the congregation, and several members left to establish another chapel at a couple of old cottages in Northowram. After receiving an inducement of £100, he resigned and moved to Leeds, and subsequently to Grassington [1822-1829]

Harper Royd, Norland

Owners and tenants have included

John Hoyle

Some sources do not make it clear which of the following they are referring to: Lower Harper Royd, Middle Harper Royd or Upper Harper Royd

Harpur, William

[17??-1???] Coiner of Lee Bank He was imprisoned at Bradford

Harries, Raymond John

[19??-19??] Vicar of Halifax [1971]

Harrington, Peter

[1817-18??] He was charged with the manslaughter of John Ingham [aged 67] at Chapel Fold, Halifax.

The prosecution said that on Christmas Day 1837, Harrington came up to Ingham and, without any provocation whatsoever, struck him on the chest with his fist, knocking him to the ground, and then ran off. Ingham was injured and died on 1st January 1838.

The defence said that Harrington accidentally pushed Ingham as he ran out of Chapel Fold in pursuit of someone who had taken his hat.

The jury found Harrington Not Guilty

Harris, C.

[1???-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1942-1944]

Harris, Rev C. H.

[19??-19??] He was Vicar of Christ Church, Barkisland. In 1949, he was appointed to Saint James's, Thornton

Harris, Rev Edwin T.

[18??-19??] Minister at United Methodist Free Church, Sowerby Bridge [1885]

Harris, Iestyn

[1976-] Born in Wales. Rugby league player. He has played for England, Warrington, Leeds, Bradford and Featherstone He lives in Todmorden

Harris, James

[1???-18??] Recorded in 1855, when he was a Methodist minister in Sowerby Bridge. It was also noted that

Brother Harris shall reside at Stainland

Harris, Jessica

[1981-] Actress. Born in Halifax

Harris, John

[18??-1???] Beerhouse keeper at the Royal Hotel, Halifax [1882].

In July 1882, he went into liquidation

Harris, John

[18??-19??] Master of the Halifax Workhouse [1905]

On 16th November 1905, he married Lilian Bertha Williams, the matron at the Workhouse

Harris, Lew

[18??-19??] Tailor's apprentice who worked in the USA and returned to England to establish Harella in London in 1919. He moved to Halifax in the 1940s

Harris, Colonel R. H. W. H.

[18??-19??] CB.

He lived at Park Crescent, Sowerby Bridge [1905]

Harris, Rev S.

[18??-18??] Curate at Brighouse [1851]

Harris, Rev Stanford

[18??-18??] MA. He was educated at Saint Edmund Hall Oxford, and was Chaplain to the West Riding Debtors' Gaol, and the Halifax Union House before becoming Stipendiary Curate at Parish Church of Saint Martin, Brighouse [1851]

Harrison

The Harrison family of Brighouse

There are currently around 25 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Harrison. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

See Hoyle House, Lightcliffe

Harrison, Rev Alexander J.

[18??-19??] BD. Third Vicar of Lightcliffe [6th December 1888]

Harrison, Alice

[1871-1915] She married Matthew Portman

She died 25th May 1915

Harrison & Allott

Electroplaters, bronzers, laquerers and motor lamp repairers. They were at 37 Bull Green, Halifax [1911, 1919] and 9 Lord Street [1936]

Harrison & Littlewood

Tobacconists and walking stick dealers next to the Palace Theatre at 30 Ward's End, Halifax [1905]

Harrison & Ryder

Halifax transport company.

In 1926, they were granted a charabanc licence for of a 14-seater Charabanc Registered Number CP 5107

Harrison & Shaw

Stuff manufacturers at Brighouse. Partners included A. Harrison, S. Harrison, W. Harrison and J. Shaw.

The partnership was dissolved in July 1867

Harrison & Singleton

Timber merchants at Horton Street, Halifax. Their woodyard was damaged by fire on 19th April 1907

Harrison & Sykes

Quarry owners and stone merchants at Kirk Lane Quarry, Hipperholme [1905]. Partners included Aquila Sykes

Harrison, E.

[18??-19??] Music publisher at 45 Crown Street, Halifax.

He lived at 6 Dryclough Lane [1905]

Harrison's: Enoch Harrison & Company

Cotton manufacturers at Crow Carr Ings Mill, Todmorden [1877]

Harrison, Eric

[19??-19??] Halifax-born pianist. He was educated at Heath Grammar School. He was Senior Lecturer in Piano at Melbourne University

Harrison, Eric

[1938-] Born in Mytholmroyd.

He played football for Halifax Town [1957-1964]. He became the youth team coach for Manchester United

Harrison, G. V.

[1???-19??] Recorded in 1946, when he and T. Valentine were proprietors of Valentine & Harrison.

He lived at 42 Eldon Place, Halifax

Harrison, Geoffrey

[18??-18??] He lived at Holden House, Barkisland. He established a school here in 1864

Harrison, George

[1552-1???] Of Halifax.

On 14th December 1573, he married Agnes, daughter of Gilbert Fairbanks, in Halifax.

Children: (1) George; (2) Susannah; (3) Edward; (4) Grace; (5) Eden

Harrison, George William

[1868-19??] Son of John Harrison.

He married (1) Unknown.

In January 1921, he married (2) Annie Elizabeth, daughter of John Holmes.

The family lived at Hoyle House, Lightcliffe [1921]

Harrison Gibson

Furniture retailers established in the former premises of Thomas Simpson & Sons Limited in Silver Street, Halifax. The business closed in 1968

Harrison, Hannah

[16??-1693] Daughter and heiress of Richard Harrison of Wakefield.

She married John Smyth

Harrison's: Herbert Harrison (Bakers)

Recorded in 1944

Harrison House Branch Library, Halifax

See Halifax Lending Library, Harrison House, Halifax and Louis Stanley Jastrzębski

Harrison House, Halifax

10 Harrison Road. Built in 1834 as the headquarters for the Literary & Philosophical Society. The Society had previously used the nearby New Rooms. The new building was designed by William Gravatt, and comprised an entrance hall, a large lecture room, 2 smaller rooms, the museum which occupied the first floor, and apartments for Alexander Campbell, the keeper.

The Harrison House Branch Library was here until 1983

Harrison, James

[18??-1???]

In 1846, he married Martha Sugden [1828-1901] in Halifax. Martha was a member of the Sugden family of Shelf

[1???-1559] He was presented as the Vicar of Halifax by Anne of Cleves in recognition of the grant for life made to her by her husband, Henry VIII. Anne had converted to the Catholic faith in 1555. Harrison took up the post on 12th July 1556. He died

at the beginning of Lent

and was buried in Halifax Parish Church on 13th February 1559/60.

See Sir William Saltonstall

Harrison, Rev John

[17??-176?] Curate at Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland [1753].

On 27th September 1753, he married Sarah Dyson.

Children: James Dyson [1754] who died in infancy

[17??-18??] A grocer, tea and hop merchant who also sold bottled beer and porter. He had business at 4 Corn Market, Halifax [1834].

In May 1835, Thomas Collinson took over the business. Soon after acquiring the business, Collinson stopped selling beer and porter. Collinson opened his Golden Canister Tea Warehouse on the premises.

See Hoyland, Armistead & Company

[18??-18??] Accountant and hat manufacturer at Foundry Street, Brighouse [1845]

[1798-1870] Vet. Lived and died at Great Clough House, Eastwood

[18??-19??] Of Hoyle House, Lightcliffe.

He married Unknown.

Children: George William.

John was dead by the time of his son's second marriage [1921]

Harrison, Rev John

[1814-1883] DD. Born in the Yorkshire Wolds. He was brought up as a Wesleyan but trained at Rotherham College before becoming Minister at Providence Congregational Church, Ovenden [1843-1846]. He lived at White Birch, Wheatley [1845].

In February 1846, he moved to Douglas on the Isle of Man.

He subsequently returned to the Church of England and became a curate at Rotherham and Sheffield before becoming vicar at Fenwick, where he died

Harrison, Rev John

[19??-19??] He was curate at Acomb before becoming Vicar of Heptonstall [1983-1990]

Harrison, Jonathan

Harrison, Miss

[1???-18??] She ran a private school in Halifax [around 1870]

Harrison, Mr

[17??-17??] Brighouse attorney.

He lived at Broad Oak, Hove Edge [1760]

Harrison, Rev Robert

[17??-1761] Master of Hipperholme Grammar School, and Curate at Hartshead [1761]. He lived at Slead Hall, Brighouse

Harrison, Thomas

[1???-18??] He was appointed Surveyor of the Highways for Shelf [1835]

Harrison, Thomas

[1761-1793] Of Kendal.

He married Anne, daughter of Thomas Ramsden.

Children: Anne [1788-1790. There is a memorial to members of the family in Halifax Parish Church where an inscription reads

Sacred to the Memory of Anne, the wife of Thomas Harrison and oldest daughter of Thomas & Anne Ramsden, who died April 5^th 1788, aged 24 years.
Also of Thomas Harrison, formerly of Kendal, who died Jan^y 1^st 1793, aged 32 years.
Also of their daughter Anne, who died Aug^t 24^th 1790, aged 2 years.
Also to the memory of Rowland, eldest son of the above-named Thomas and Anne Ramsden, who died Dec^r 26^th 1835, aged 76.

Harrison, W.

[18??-18??] Leather dealer at Halifax.

In June 1865, he was declared bankrupt

Harrison's: W. & G. Harrison

Stone masons at Greetland. Partners included W. Harrison and G. Harrison.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1864

Harrison, William Henry

[18??-1???] Partner in Hollingrake & Clegg Limited

The Harrock, Lightcliffe

A mock-Tudor house of the 19th century in Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe.

Owners and tenants have included

Nicholas & Jane Walker [1960s]

Harrop, Sarah

[17??-1811] Of Saddleworth. She was educated at Halifax. She studied singing with Thomas Stopford. She had a fine contralto and soprano voice and was famous for her tone and articulation.

On hearing her singing, Dr Howard of Leicester commented the

she would one day throw all the English, nay, even the Italian, female singers far behind here

He promoted her in London, and she met with success. She studied Italian music under Sacchini, and the music of Handel and older masters under her future husband. Her rendering of Purcell's Mad Bess was her most famous secular song.

She married Joah Bates. She had such success with her singing that she brought £6,000 or £8,000 as a marriage portion

Harrowins House, Queensbury

Harry Castle Hill, Rastrick

William Foster

Robert John Foster

(possibly) Marc Ernesto Ulysse Marchetti

Off Booth Royd Lane at the top of Strangstry Wood, overlooking Cromwell Bottom.

May Day temperance meetings were held here from the 19th Century until at least the 1940s

Hart, Captain Douglas

[1???-1???] Sub-Inspector of Factories for the Halifax district.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Douglas; (2) a daughter.

In June 1857, his son, Douglas, served with the Madras Presidency in India, where he was also a Captain. Returning from leave in England, he returned to India, taking his sister with him. In December 1858, he was shot and killed by a drunken Sepoy

Harte, Charles William Sheard

[1836-1889] He was a corporal with the 3rd Battalion West Riding Regiment [1854]; schoolmaster to the Regiment (for 13 years); employed in the Bombay Educational Department (for 5 years); held several ranks, rising to Quartermaster Sergeant [1889]; twice recommended for a commission but owing to the regulations in force, was debarred from obtaining it; awarded the medal for long service and good conduct; a member of the United Brothers Lodge of the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows [1876]; Deputy Grand Master of the District [1886]; Grand Master of the District [1887].

In 1870, he married Sophia Harper.

Children: (1) child; (2) Catharine [b 1875] who married Harry, son of Joseph Shaw Lees; (3) child; (4) child; (5) child; (6) child; (7) child.

The family lived at 4 Walsh Street, Queen's Road, Halifax [1889] where he died.

He was buried at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross

Hartle, Derek

[19??-19??] A financier who bought Broadbent & Schofield and then Graham & Normanton. The combined companies operated from Mytholmroyd and were known as Broadbent Machine Tool Company.

Around 1971, he also bought the Stanley Machine Tool Company Limited.

In 1979, the business went into receivership. It was bought by Brooke Tool Engineering (Holdings) Limited

Hartley

Surname which has roots locally and in South Yorkshire.

George Redmonds tells us that William de Herteley is recorded at Sowerby in 1297, John Hertlay is recorded at Langfield in 1379, and Roger Hartley is recorded at Southowram in 1516.

There are currently around 86 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hartley. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Hartley, Abraham

[1860-1908] Son of John Hartley. Born in Marsh Delves, Southowram.

He was a flag facer. From around 1881, he succeeded William Riley as manager and monumental mason at the Halifax General Cemetery where he lived and worked as keeper and registrar.

In 1877, he married (1) Sarah Jane Nichols or Nicholl [1860-1879].

Children: Moses.

In 1882, he married (2) Lucy Ann Roper.

Children: Heaton.

He died of silicosis. He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 769]

His son, Heaton, took over his father' rôle at the Lister Lane Cemetery

Hartley, Alfred

[18??-18??] Stone worker at Southowram.

He married Sarah Ann Peel [1832-1910].

Hebden Bridge iron-founders. They produced a range of goods, including railings, lamp-posts, and machinery. The name can still be seen on some old grates

Hartley & Astin

Fustian manufacturers and wholesale clothiers at Hebden Works, Hebden Bridge [1905]. Partners included Robert F. Hartley

Hartley & Crabtree

Hartley & Hartley

Cloth fullers at Wheatley. Partners included W. Wheatley and R. Wheatley.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1868

Hartley & Sugden Limited

Iron founders, boiler-makers and heating engineers established at Victoria Road, Gibbet Street, Halifax around 1873.

In the 1920s, they started producing oil-fired boilers, including

The Heatanbake Boiler The Oilex range

They had business at several places in Halifax, including the former Fairfield Methodist Church [1890], 229 Gibbet Street [1905], Atlas Works, Albert Foundry, and Perseverance Works.

Around 1909, they bought out Northern Engineering Company Limited.

Partners included J. E. Hartley and Zaccheus Sugden.

See Samuel T. Crook

Hartley & Walker

Printers at Old Market and Cheapside, Halifax.

Partners included Joseph Hartley and James Uriah Walker.

They printed William Milner's first books [1834] and Crabtree's History of Halifax [1836]

Hartley, Bernard

[17??-18??] Built Alangate, Halifax about 1810.

[17??-18??] Of Darcey Hill.

Hartley, Bernard

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835]

Hartley, Bernard

[18??-18??] Around 1850, he had a foundry which was built in the garden of the Shoulder of Mutton, Hebden Bridge

Hartley, Booth

[1848-1927] Son of William Hartley.

He was landlord of the Triangle, Sowerby and a carpenter [1871]; landlord of the Friendly Inn, Cottonstones and a farmer of 9 acres [1881]; landlord of the White Hart, Bull Green, Halifax [1891, 1894]; a retired publican [1901].

In 1875, he married Bernice Sunderland [1849-1914] in Halifax.

After the death of his aunt Sarah Ann Hartley, he took over at the Friendly Inn and was there in 1881, 1887.

The family lived at 18 Sterling Street, Halifax [1901]; 26 Park Place, Parkinson Lane [where he died 1927].

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £734 11/5d

Hartley, Carter & Company Limited

Quarry owners and stone merchants at Barclay Quarry, Southowram and Cross Platts Quarry, Southowram

Hartley, Rev David

[1674-1719] Born in Halifax. He was an Anglican and an Oxford graduate. From October 1693, he taught at Rev Oliver Heywood's School.

He was Vicar at Luddenden [1698-1702], and Vicar at Illingworth [1704-1717]. He resigned and became Vicar at Armley, where he died.

In 1702, he married (1) Everelda Wadsworth.

Children: (1) Elizabeth; (2) David.

Everelda died 3 month after David's birth.

On 25th May 1707, he married (2) Sarah, daughter of Rev Edward Wilkinson, his predecessor at Illingworth.

Children: (3) John [b 1707] who married Mary Holker of Elland; (4) Bernard [b 1708] who (possibly) married [21st April 1735] Betty Hide at Halifax; (5) Mary [b 1710] who married Thomas Bradley; (6) Sarah [b 1712] who married Thomas Wadsworth of Wadsworth]; (7) Joan [b 1714] who married Thomas Cordingley; (8) Hannah [b 1716] who married [10th February 1753] Robert Addison at Halifax.

He lived at Threapcroft, Illingworth

[1705-1757] Aka the Illingworth Philosopher. Philosopher and physician. Son of Rev David Hartley. Born at Illingworth where his father was Curate at Illingworth Church.

His mother Everelda died 3 month after David's birth.

He was brought up at Brearley Mill, with his aunt, Mrs Anne Brooksbank.

He proposed to be a Minister, like his father, but became a physician. He trained at Jesus College, Cambridge, and went on to practise medicine at Newark, Bury Saint Edmunds, London and Bath where he died.

On 21 May 1730, he married (1) Alice [1705-1731], daughter of John Rowley of Saffron Waldon, at Newark.

Children: David.

Alice died giving birth to the child.

The family had gone to live in Bury-Saint-Edmunds.

On 25th August 1735, he married (2) Elizabeth [1713-1778], daughter of Mary [née Winchcombe] and Robert Packer, from Newbury, Berkshire.

Children: (3) Mary [1736-1803]; (4) Winchcombe Henry [1740-1794].

His published works include

Reasons why inoculation ought to be introduced in Bury Saint Edmunds [1733]

Mrs Stephens' Medicine for the Stone.

Mrs Stephens invented a system of medicines, including a remedy which he recommended and used for his own relief

Observations on Man, his Frame, his Duty & his Expectations [1748] – a metaphysical work

He was a life-long friend and correspondent of Rev John Lister with whom he had attended Dr Hall's School.

The poet Hartley Coleridge was named after him

[1729-1770] Leader of the Cragg Vale coiners and known as King David

[1731-1813] Son of David Hartley.

He was a statesman; inventor; MP for Kingston upon Hull [1774-1780, 1782-1784]; active in the abolition of the slave trade

[1766-1847] Of Lodge, Erringden. Son of King David Hartley. Born 23rd March 1766.

He married Unknown.

Children: David.

On 27th March 1847, he was killed at Eastwood Station.

He was buried at Heptonstall Church along with other members of the family

[1772-1851] Son of David Hartley. Born in Ovenden.

On 10th July 1791, he married Sarah Whitley at Halifax.

Children: (1) John [1792-1869]; (2) Edward [b 1795]; (3) Henry [1797-1856] who married [18th November 1818] Martha Goodyear [1791-1875] at Elland Parish Church; (4) Adam [b 1798]; (5) Aaron [1801-1851]; (6) Mary [b 1800]; (7) Barnet [b 1803]; (8) Grace [b 1814].

He died in Rastrick

[18??-1???] A clerk at Southowram.

[1820-1845] Son of David Hartley, and grandson of David Hartley.

He was buried at Heptonstall Church along with other members of the family

Hartley, Edward R.

[18??-19??] In 1915, he bought Shelf Hall from Nathaniel Bottomley

Hartley, Edwin

[1856-1???] Son of John Hartley. Born in Erringden.

He was a sawyer [1881].

He married Eliza [1858-1???] from Stansted, Essex.

Children: (1) Albert Edward [b 1878]; (2) Phoebe M. [b 1881].

The family lived at Lodge Oaks, Erringden [1881].

In 1881, Edwin's sisters - Helen Ann, Mary Jane, and Elizabeth Hannah - were living with them

Hartley, Frank

On 2nd September 1884, he was charged with the manslaughter of Mary Ann Gregson, of Winding Road Terrace, Halifax, on 5th July 1881. The injuries were caused by a kick. He was committed for trial at the assizes

Question: Can anyone tell me anything about the trial or the outcome?

Hartley, George

[18??-18??] A farmer at Soyland.

On 4th November 1861, he appeared in court after being apprehended for committing a robbery from a train at Sowerby Bridge Station. This was the latest in a 7-year-long series of unsolved robberies from trains at Sowerby Bridge, Todmorden and Rochdale stations. A trap had been set by police who noticed that a robbery always took place during the night after the cattle fair in Halifax

Hartley, Grace

[17??-17??] Daughter of Thomas Hartley.

She was the second wife of Rev Thomas Wright

Hartley, Grace

[1739-1802] Wife of David Hartley.

In 1774, she bought Lodge Farm, Erringden and moved there from Bell House.

She was buried at Heptonstall Church along with other members of the family

Hartley, Gunner Frank

[1896-1917] Son of Alice Horsfield and James Hartley [1861-1935].

He was employed by Messrs R. Thomas & Sons and in the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Field Artillery.

He lived at Pinnacle Farm, Erringden, Hebden Bridge.

He died in World War I. He is buried at the H.A.C. Cemetery, Ecoust-St Mein, France (Section II Plot G Grave 5).

He is also listed on the family grave at Saint James's Church, Hebden Bridge

Hartley, Miss Hannah Amelia

[18??-19??] She gave money for the Rydings Hall. She also provided 2 houses for curates of Saint Martin's Church, Brighouse: one in Henry Street and another in Hove Edge

Hartley, Heaton

[1883-1944] Son of Abraham Hartley. Like his father, he was a monumental mason.

After the death of his father in 1908, he took over as monumental mason, keeper and registrar at the Halifax General Cemetery He also had a business at All Souls'.

He was said to weigh 22 stone and to be

the strongest man in Halifax

In May 1908, he married Ada Rhodes.

Children: Madge.

The couple ran Lister Lane Cemetery.

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 769]

Hartley, Henry

[1876-19??] Son of horsekeeper John Thomas Hartley. Born in Ilkley.

He was a carter of Cross Rhodes Street, Halifax [1906]; innkeeper at the Brewers' Arms, Halifax [1911].

In 1906 he married Florence Martha Ann [1881-19??] from Hoyland, of the Cross Keys Hotel, Southowram, daughter of mason Horatio Camm, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: Phyllis May [b 1908].

Living with them in 1911 was brother-in-law Thomas Hartley [aged 34] (van man carrier)

Hartley, Isaac

[1737-1815] Younger brother of coiner David Hartley, and known as The Duke of York. He lived as a farmer with his wife, Bessy, in a house built on the site of Elphaborough Hall, Cragg Vale. He was said to be the man who organised the plot to murder Deighton, having offered £100 to anyone who would kill him. After the arrest of his brother, Isaac asked Thomas Spencer to find someone to dispose of William Deighton.

It has been suggested that he was a gunsmith.

The official notice of 1769 for his arrest described him as

ISAAC HARTLEY, late of Erringden, in the Parish of Halifax (commonly called the Duke of York, being younger Brother of David Hartley, usually called King David, now a Prisoner in York castle) about 35 years old. 5 ft 7 ins high, a dark down-looking man, wears his own Hair, which is black, a little pock-broke, and generally wears light-coloured Cloaths

Although he was the organiser behind Deighton's murder, he was never brought to trial due to lack of evidence, and died a natural death – although a lingering and painful death – on 5th March 1815 at White Lee, Cragg Vale, and was buried in a grave next to his brother David at Heptonstall

Hartley, Isaac

[18??-19??] Drysalter at Spring Chemical Works, Todmorden [1905]

Hartley, Rev J.

[18??-19??] Minister at Providence Congregational Church, Stainland [1909]

Hartley, J.

[18??-19??] Earthenware dealer at Mount Pellon.

In December 1884, he was declared bankrupt

Hartley, J. E.

[18??-19??] Partner in Hartley & Sugden Limited.

He lived at Wainstalls Lodge [1905]

Hartley, James

[18??-19??] Of the Yorkshire Cordial Company. He lived near the works at Foster Lane, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Hartley, James

[1842-1897] Beer seller at the Wellington, Todmorden [1897].

He married Hannah.

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1897

Hartley, James

[1866-19??] Of Todmorden.

He was a well-known local cricketer and landlord of the Shoulder of Mutton, Todmorden

[1???-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1???]

[1???-18??] Famous Methodist preacher from Brighouse

Children: Edith who married John Brigge

[15??-16??] Of Ovenden.

He married Unknown.

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Bogden Mill, Rishworth [1802]

[1707-17??] Son of Sarah and Rev David Hartley.

He married Mary, daughter of Thomas Holker of Elland.

Children: (1) David [b 1730]; (2) Samuel; (3) Mary [b 1734] who married John Francis

[18??-18??] A flag facer at Southowram.

He married Unknown.

Children: Abraham

Hartley, Rev John

[18??-19??] Minister at Union Croft Chapel, Ambler Thorn [1893-1896]. He left to go to America

[18??-19??] Currier and leather merchant at Boothtown Leather Works [1905]

[18??-19??] Tea dealer in Halifax.

He married Rachel.

Children: (1) John; (2) child; (3) child; (4) child; (5) child.

John and Rachel were dealers in tea AT 8 Arches Street [1837]. They lived over their shop at 7 Bedford Street where their son John was born [1839]. They later opened a drapery business

[18??-19??] He was a silk worker at the Eaves Bottom Mills; a director of the Hebden Bridge Fustian Manufacturing Co-operative Society Limited [around 1900]; a well-known Chartist

[18??-1916] Set up the John Hartley Limited printing business in Mill Lane, Brighouse. He was apprenticed to Jonas Yates when the Brighouse & Rastrick Chronicle was published.

He worked in the Spen Valley, but returned to Brighouse. In 1887, he founded the Brighouse Echo.

He also had premises in Post Office Chambers, Elland. He published the Elland Echo. Around 1900, he produced the Elland Echo Historical Almanack.

He lived in High Street, Brighouse [1908].

He married Unknown.

Children: Lucy who married Algernon Denham.

He died 11th February 1916

[1818-1868] He was a wood turner [1861].

In 1855, he married Hannah, daughter of George Halstead in Todmorden.

Children: (1) Edwin; (2) Helen Ann [b 1858]; (3) Mary Jane [b 1861]; (4) Elizabeth Hannah [b 1863]; (5) George Isaac [b 1869].

The family lived at Edge, Erringden [1861]; Oaks, Erringden [1871].

Both parents were dead by 1875. In 1891, the orphaned children were living with their uncle, William Halstead, and their aunt Mary at Oaks Farm, Cragg Moor, Erringden

[1839-1915] Yorkshire dialect writer of prose and poetry. Born in Halifax. He went on to become the writer and editor of Wilson's Original Illuminated Clock Almanack.

He wrote some of his work under the pseudonym Samuel Grimes.

[1847-1897] Tailor of Water Street, Todmorden.

He served his apprenticeship with James Palin Coop. He went into partnership with Wilson Riley. When Riley died [1881], Hartley went into business on his own in Water Street

Hartley's: John Hartley Limited

Printing business established by John Hartley in Elland and Brighouse

[1???-18??] He was a dealer in stamps; a stationer and bookseller; a dealer in patent medicines; an agent for the Norwich Union Fire & Life Insurance Office at 1 Old Market, Halifax [1829].

He was a partner in Hartley & Walker.

He was (possibly) one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].

He married Mary.

He was dead by 1864

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Greaveside Mill, Soyland in the 1820s

[18??-1870] Of Illingworth Moor. Teacher of music, composer and organist at Illingworth Church.

He was buried at Illingworth Church

[1820-1873] Son of William Hartley.

Landlord of the Friendly Inn, Cottonstones.

In 1843, he married Sarah Ann Hinchliffe [1824-1888].

They lived at The Friendly Inn, Cottonstones [1861, 1871].

After his death, Sarah Ann took over at the Friendly Inn. Her nephew Booth Hartley subsequently took over at the Friendly Inn and was there in 1881, 1887

[1837-1874] Landlord of the George, Brighouse [1874].

He was not a strong man and frequently attended by Dr J. L. P. Pugh. Around 1:30 am on 28th August 1874, he was found in his room in a fit of apoplexy. Dr Pugh was sent for and Hartley died on his arrival

Hartley, Joseph Shedeur

[1847-1910] He was Councillor for Halifax Ovenden ward [1892-1910].

In 1869, he married Mary Ann Nowell in Halifax.

Children: Margaret who married James Nicholl Priestley

Hartley, Joseph J.

[18??-19??] Of Hartley, Kaye & Company.

He lived at Chancery Buildings, Southowram [1905]

[1852-1???] JP. Born at Marsh Delves, Southowram. He was a partner in Hartley, Kaye & Company. He was active in local affairs in Southowram, and was Chairman of Southowram District Council [1900]. He was choirmaster at United Methodist Free Church, Southowram

Hartley, Kaye & Company

Stone merchants at Cross Platts Quarry, Southowram. Established in 1876 by Joseph Shedeur Hartley and Mr Kaye.

In 1905, they had an office at North Bridge Station.

See Joseph J. Hartley

Hartley's Malleable Fittings Company Limited

Makers of pipe fittings at Bell Hall, Halifax [1937]

Hartley, Moses

[1878-1???] Son of Abraham Hartley. He set up his own business and moved to York

Hartley, Mr

[16??-16??] Churchwarden at Halifax Parish Church.

During the Civil War, when soldiers and their horses were billeted in the Church, the Parliamentarians moved the font into the churchyard. The font cover hung alone in the church for 5 years, until it was taken to his home and subsequently returned to the church

Hartley, R.

[18??-18??] Merchant at Halifax.

In August 1861, he was declared bankrupt

Hartley, Rev Rathbone

[1860-1919] MA. Born in Rochdale.

Curate at Todmorden Parish Church [1888].

In May 1888, he was one of a number of people who presented a petition in favour of public baths in Todmorden

Hartley, Richard

[1850-1???] Druggist, bone-setter and dentist at York Street, Todmorden

Hartley, Robert

[18??-18??] Partner in W. & R. Hartley & Company [1845].

He lived at Rhodes Street, Halifax [1845]

Hartley, Robert

[18??-19??] He was Landlord of the Grove, Brighouse [1905, 1911]; the Malt Shovel, Southowram [19??]. He played for Brighouse Rangers

Hartley, Robert F.

[18??-19??] Partner in Hartley & Astin [1905]

Hartley, Robert Fielding

[18??-1920] Head of Hartley Sons & Company.

He was a member of Hebden Bridge Urban Council

Hartley Royd Farm, Cornholme

Blue Bell Lane. Early 17th century yeoman clothier's house. Some of the windows were blocked for the window tax.

The property was owned by the Fielden family. A tablet over the door reads

John Fielden et Elizabeth Uxor ejus Ann: Dom. 1724
John Fielden and his wife, Elizabeth AD 1724

Nearby property -

A late 17th century cottage

A late 17th century outbuilding, with a lintel inscribed IMF 1671

A mid 18th century barn

- are listed.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Jonathan Stansfield [1738]

William Mitchell [1800s]

The building was extended in the 19th century

Hartley Royd Farm, Warley

Buttress Lane. A timber-framed aisled house is mentioned in the 14th century.

The present F-plan building has a cross-passage and a cross-wing. It was built around 1607 by John Murgatroyd and was the home of the

William Murgatroyd [1624]

James Murgatroyd [1689]

Rev John Murgatroyd [1767]

David Nicholl [1855]

Parts were rebuilt in the 18th/19th century

Hartley, S. F.

[1???-18??] Of Shaw Hill, Halifax.

[17??-1???] A cloth-dresser.

Hartley, Samuel

In 1770, he married Elizabeth (Betty) Dean, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: Samuel

Hartley, Samuel

[1731-1???] Son of John Hartley.

On 19th June 1766, he married Charlotte, daughter of Edward Eyre of Dronfield Woodhouse, at Marylebone Church, London.

Children: Winchcombe Henry [b 1773] who took the surname Eyre

Hartley, Samuel

[1788-1812] Son of Samuel Hartley.

He was a private in the Halifax Militia; a Halifax cropper and Luddite.

He had worked for William Cartwright.

With another Luddite, John Booth, he was injured on 11th April 1812 during the Luddite raid on Cartwright's mill at Rawfolds.

He received a shot in his left breast, which passed through his body and lodged beneath the skin at the left shoulder. A lung was pierced. A doctor removed the bullet – along with a portion of bone – but he died at the Star Inn, Roberttown, at 3:00 am on 13th April 1812.

Rev Roberson interviewed Hartley and Booth before they died. It has been suggested that they were tortured before they died. At the inquest into their deaths, a verdict of justifiable homicide was given by the jury.

His body was brought back to Halifax and he was buried at South Parade Methodist Chapel, Halifax [15th April 1812].

See Job Hey

Hartley Sons & Company

20th century clothing manufacturer and wholesale clothiers at Linden Works, Hebden Bridge.

See Robert Fielding Hartley

Hartley, Stephen

[18??-1???] Around 1858, he established a business making pianos in King Cross Lane, Halifax. In 1881, he moved to Mount Works, Halifax.

In 1882, he won a medal at the Halifax Fine Art & Industrial Exhibition for excellence in his manufacture of pianos.

In 1888, he patented his

Patent Steel Combination Back Piano

Hartley, Rev Stephen

[18??-1???] He trained at Lancashire Independent College before becoming Minister at Ripponden Congregational Church [1872-1876]. He left Ripponden to go to Australia. In 1880, he returned to England and settled at Prestwich

[16??-17??] A Halifax clothier.

He married Unknown.

Children: Grace Hartley

[17??-18??] Of New Bank, Halifax. He was a well-known singer. In March 1834, following the amputation of part of his foot, a benefit concert

by the vocal and instrumental performers of Halifax and its neighbourhood

was held for him – and his wife and 5 children – at the Talbot Inn Assembly Rooms, Halifax

[17??-18??] Owner of the Spring Gardens, Todmorden and the York, Todmorden.

He was a member of the Todmorden Oddfellows. The Humility Lodge was established at the Spring Gardens Inn

[17??-18??] Hatter in Halifax [1799]

[18??-1???] Of Halifax. In a report in the Leeds Mercury Weekly of 19th June 1880, he and Ada Wheelhouse were named as successful candidates for the 8 Yorkshire vacancies at the Royal Albert Idiot Asylum at Lancaster

[1829-1875] Born in Ovenden.

He was a contractor in stone quarry [1871].

He married Mary Harper [1823-1???] from Ovenden. Thomas was dead by 1881 (possibly 1975).

Children: (1) Martha Ann [b 1863]; (2) Willie.

The family lived at Illingworth Moor, Ovenden [1871, 1881]

Living with the widowed Mary in 1881 was her sister Sarah Harper [aged 45] (mill hand woollen)

Hartley's: W. & R. Hartley & Company

Woolstaplers at Horton Street, Halifax [1845]. Partners included Robert Hartley

Hartley, Wallace Henry

[1878-1912] Born in Colne.

Violinist. He played with the Halifax Choral Society and with the orchestra at Collinson's Café.

He was bandmaster of the orchestra on the Titanic and is said to have ordered the 8 musicians to play as the ship went down.

A silver matchbox engraved

To WHH from Collinson's staff, Leeds

was found on his body

[17??-1???] Coiner. He escaped

[17??-18??] He trained at Wainsgate Chapel under Dr Fawcett before becoming Minister at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church [1772]. In 1779, he resigned.

In 1789, there was discontentment amongst the Halifax Baptists which caused Mr T. Cherry to resign. The situation continued until 1792 when Hartley returned. He left in 1795

[1702-1773] He lived at Bell House. Father of coiners David Hartley, Isaac Hartley, and William Hartley

[1738-1789] Brother of David Hartley known as the Duke of Edinburgh.

In late December 1769, The Leeds Mercury reported that Hartley escaped through a window – wearing only his shirt – when the local constables surrounded the house in an attempt to arrest him.

It is believed that he took little part in his family's coining activities.

He was buried at Heptonstall Church along with other members of the family

[1772-1813] A tailor.

He was one of the members of a Luddite gang charged with stealing firearms from George Haigh.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) child; (2) child; (3) child; (4) child; (5) child; (6) child; (7) child; (8) child.

The family lived at

His wife died when Hartley was arrested.

He was executed on 26th January 1813.

Shillitoe visited his parents

[1790-1870] He was a farmer at Gig, Lighthazles, Soyland [1841-1870]

He married Mary Ann Cobb [1788-1860].

Children: (1) Joseph; (2) William

[18??-18??] Of Brighouse.

On 6th November 1858, he left his 11-year-old son looking after his infant son, Reuben. The older son fell asleep. The infant's clothes caught fire and he was severely burnt. He died on the following Monday morning

[1822-1875] Born in Southowram [23rd April 1822].

He was a stone mason / stone stripper [1851]; landlord of the Wharf, Brighouse [1861, 1874]; shipper and publican [1871].

He married (1) Hannah [1824-1859] from Southowram.

Children: (1) Joseph [b 1844]; (2) Henry [b 1846]; (3) Charles [b 1848]; (4) Hanson [b 1850]; (5) Abel [b 1852]; (6) Isaac [b 1854].

In 1861, he married (2) Jane, widow of Edwin Farrar.

The family lived at Bridge End, Brighouse.

He died 22nd October 1875.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £300

[1822-1876] Son of William Hartley.

He was landlord of the Black Horse, Soyland and a farmer of 17 acres [1851]; landlord of the Black Horse, Soyland [1861]; landlord of the Triangle, Sowerby [1871, 1874, 1876].

In 1847, he married (1) Mary Hollis [1816-1853], widow of George Whiteley.

Children: (1) Booth; (2) Lister [1851-1873]; (3) William [b 1852].

In 1853, he married (2) Sarah Crowther [1823-1900].

Children: (1) Lucy Ann [1857-1924]; (2) Isabella [1860-1924] who married Thomas Mellor.

After William's death, Sarah took over at the Triangle [1881]. She was retired but still living at the pub [1891]

[18??-18??] He was a teacher of music [1861].

[1857-1924] Aka William Henry Hartley. Son of Alfred Hartley. Born at Marsh, Southowram.

In 1887, he promoted and performed in an American medicine show which toured England and Ireland. He formed a partnership called Sequah Limited with 2 American opticians – Alfred Danziger and Leon Kokocinski – to present American medicine shows in Britain. The company operated in many parts of the world, including North America.

The partnership was dissolved in 1895

Hartley, Willie

[1866-1921] Son of Thomas Hartley. Born in Halifax.

He was a mill hand (textiles) [1881]; a bootmaker [1887]; a shoe maker [1891]; a boot riveter [1901]; beerhouse keeper at the Branch, Sowerby Bridge [1911].

In 1887, he married Elizabeth [1868-1???], born in Rotherham, of Moor Side, Ovenden, daughter of carter Richard Dolphin, at Halifax Parish Church. Elizabeth was a worsted coating weaver [1891]

Children: Hubert [b 1893] who was a plumber's apprentice [1911].

The family lived at 6 Walton's Buildings, Bank Field, Ovenden [1891, 1901]

Hartley, Wilson

On 18th May 1861, he married Emma Watson, mistress of Illingworth National School

Hartleys Cinemas Limited

Of Manchester.

See Hippodrome Theatre, Todmorden, Albert Ernest Nicholls and Olympia Cinema, Todmorden

Hartnett, Charles

[18??-18??] He ran a school in Sowerby [around 1861]

Hartnett, Rev Daniel

[18??-18??] In 1834, he established Hartnett's Boarding & Day School, Halifax.

He was head of Warley Grammar School from 1851 until 1853 when he was dismissed for turning the grammar school into a private school and taking boys from wherever he could outside Warley. In January 1855, he appeared at the Yorkshire Insolvent Debtors' Court.

After leaving Warley, he had a private school at White Windows.

See Mary Hartnett

Hartnett, Mary

[18??-18??] She had a ladies' boarding school in Halifax [1845].

See Rev Daniel Hartnett

Harton Cleaners, Hipperholme

Dry-cleaning business run by Reg HARgreaves and Lou OrTON

Hartshead Band

Established in the 1860s. They rehearsed at the Grey Ox Inn. It was disbanded in 19??

Hartshead Board of Guardians

A part of the Halifax Poor Law Union.

Those who have served on the Board of Guardians for Hartshead township have included

William Jackson [1865]

Hartshead-cum-Clifton

The two villages Hartshead and Clifton once formed a single parish.

The combined name is recorded in 1647.

In 1811, it was in the parish of Dewsbury.

Clifton became a separate parish in 1887 Saint John the Evangelist as the parish church.

See Kirklees Priory and Saint Peter's Church, Hartshead

Hartshead Hall

Owners and tenants of the Hall have included

the Fleming or Flemyng family – see Reyner le Flemyng [12th century]

the Radclyffe family

John Fleming [1317]

William Fleming

the Stansfield family

Geoffrey Stansfeld

James Stansfeld [1503]

John Luke [1518]

James Stansfield [until he sold it in 1612]

the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem

the Armytage family [16th century]

William Jackson [1865]

Roland Pape and the Pape family from the 19th century until 1958

The building was demolished in 1959

Hartshead Lane Ends

A piano piece mentioned in 1887

Hartshead, Manor of

When the Normans took the land, it was held by Ilbert, and Elsi became a tenant and first Lord of the Manor of Hartshead.

At the time of Domesday Book, Gerneber was Lord of the Manor of Hartshead.

Subsequent Lords of the Manor

Geoffrey Stansfeld

James Stansfeld

In the 12th century, the Manor passed to the Radclyffe family.

See Manor House, Hartshead

Hartshead Moor

Service station on the M62 motorway was started in 1971.

The service station lies in Calderdale.

In 1812, a delivery of shearing frames destined for Cartwright's mill was attacked and destroyed by Luddites as it crossed Hartshead Moor.

In February 1974, 12 people died – 9 soldiers, 1 wife and 2 children – and many were injured when a provisional IRA bomb destroyed a coach near Junction 26; the coach was carrying soldiers and their families back to Catterick. There is a plaque on the westbound carriageway commemorating those who died.

In November 1974, based on her confession, 25-year-old Judith Ward was convicted of the bombing and sentenced to life imprisonment in Wakefield Jail. In 1992, she was freed by an Appeals Court on grounds of unreliable evidence and forensic tests. Her confession was a fabrication

Hartshead Musical Society

Mentioned in the 1920s

Hartshead stocks

The remains of the stocks stood opposite the entrance gate to Hartshead Church

The Hartshorn, Halifax

An area of Halifax, aka Sunderland Fold, which John Caygill bought from the Sunderland family of Ackton. The Square was built here

Harty, Dr J. Percy Ingham

[18??-19??] BA, MB, BCh. Physician and surgeon. He was Medical Officer for Southowram and Skircoat Wards [1905]. He lived at Whitegate View, 38 Whitegate Road, Siddal [1905]

Harvelin Park

Area to the east of Todmorden

Harvey & Company

Non-alcoholic barley beer brewers. Brewers at Albert Brewery, Halifax [1901, 1905].

Around 1906, they used the brewery at the Grove Brewery, Brearley

In 1918, the business was acquired by Whitaker's and the brewery was demolished

Harvey, Eugene

[19??-19??] Local man who was a fervent campaigner for the restoration of the E in the spelling of Bailiffe Bridge

Harvey, Rev J. D.

[19??-19??] Vicar of Saint Paul's Church, Cross Stone, In 1962, he was appointed vicar at Morley

Harvey, Rev O. D.

[18??-19??] He was Curate-in-Charge at Sheffield before becoming Vicar of Mytholmroyd [1931]

Harvey, Roger

[19??-] OBE. Head of Harvey's Department Store in Halifax.

He was made a Freeman of the Borough of Calderdale in 2011

Harvey, Ven R. C. M.

[18??-19??] MA. Archdeacon of Halifax [1933]

Harveys of Halifax

Halifax department store which started as E. T. Harvey Limited.

The business was founded in the 1920's by E. T. Harvey in a small unit in Dewsbury. By the 1950s, the business had expanded to three shops in Halifax, Wakefield and Harrogate.

Since 1950, the company has occupied the property which was formerly Waddington's Dress Warehouse in Rawson Street.

Do you remember the reflection-free concave windows and the fur coats of the 1950s?

In late 1988, the company bought the adjacent Tramways building from the council and developed this into retail space, and, over the last few years, the business has expanded, absorbing neighbouring premises on Powell Street and Commercial Street, and the former Lancashire & Yorkshire Bank building.

Harvie, R.

[18??-19??] Halifax sculptor who produced the carvings on the Victoria Hall

Harwood, Mrs Ada

[1859-1909] (Possibly) née Townsend.

Milliner of Market Street, Hebden Bridge.

(Possibly) wife of Edgar Harwood.

She died on 22nd May 1909 after falling 108 ft into the ravine when a wooden platform on Blake Dean bridge collapsed. Her 16-year-old nephew, George Arthur Smith, survived by hanging on to the railings. Mrs Harwood had been walking with her husband, Edgar, her nephew, and a friend, Miss Milnes, when Mrs Harwood and her nephew stepped on to a small wooden platform to allow the workers' train to pass. Her husband had been walking ahead

Question: Can anyone confirm that she was the wife of the Edgar Harwood of James Harwood & Sons?

Harwood, Brian

[19??-19??] Son of Henry William Harwood.

He was a reporter for the Halifax Courier after World War II, principally reporting on the courts and crime

Harwood Brothers

Whitesmiths at Hebden Bridge [1905]. Partners included Herbert Harwood

Harwood, Edgar

[1857-1927] Son of James Harwood.

He lived at Hurst Dene, Hebden Bridge. He became a partner in the family business.

In 1895, he (possibly) married Ada Townsend.

He was killed when a grindstone burst at the works.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £7,962

Harwood, Harwood

[1853-1933] Son of John Harwood. Born in Wadsworth.

He was a cotton fustian cutter [1871]; a publican at Mount Skip, Wadsworth [1901]; Mount Skip Inn, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge [1901].

In 1906, he married Melinda Baldwin [1864-19??] from Warley, in Todmorden.

Living with them [1901] was niece Damaras White [b 1878].

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1892

Harwood, Henry William

[1885-1967] A native of Midgley. Journalist and antiquarian.

He started work in a mill. By the age of 18, he had read every book in the library at the Midgley Methodist Chapel.

In 1905, he became a reporter on the Halifax Daily Courier. In 1919, he became the Halifax correspondent for The Yorkshire Observer. In 1938, he returned to become Chief Reporter on the Halifax Daily Courier.

For some time, he wrote a village newspaper, The Midgley Intelligencer.

In 1910, he married Mary Hannah Crabtree [18??-1956].

Children: (1) Constance; (2) Brian.

He lived at Newstead House, Halifax, then with his daughter at Top o' th' Hill, Norton Tower.

He was interested in dialect. He was responsible for reviving the local Pace Egg play. He was a keen walker and, with Tom Green, he wrote a booklet on Country Walks around Halifax.

See Halifax Antiquarian Society

Harwood, Herbert

[18??-19??] Son of James Harwood. He became a partner in the family business

Harwood, Herbert

[18??-19??] Partner in Harwood Brothers.

He lived at Rose Grove, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Harwood House, Illingworth Moor

Around 1711, Mrs Phoebe Fourness gave the property and some land nearby such that the produce was to be distributed on the Feast of Saint John Baptist and Christmas Day, in equal portions, ever year, to the most necessitous poor

Harwood, Rev Jacob

[17??-1???] Minister of Sowerby Congregational Church [1788]. In 1794, he went to America

Harwood, James

[1???-1956] Of Mytholmroyd.

He was Chairman of Levi Harwood & Company Limited.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £72,351

Harwood, James

[18??-1880] In 1847, he established James Harwood & Sons.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) William; (2) Edgar; (3) Wallace; (4) Herbert.

His sons became partners in the family business

Harwood's: James Harwood & Sons

Spring, tongue and shuttle-tip makers established in 1847 at Midgley by James Harwood. In 1862, the business moved to Crown Street, Hebden Bridge. In 1892, they moved to The Crown Works, Hebden Bridge. Harwood's sons became partners in the business. The firm exported to many parts of the world. In 1895, they employed around 35 workers.

See Edgar Harwood

Harwood, John

[18??-18??] Partner in Levi Harwood & Company Limited [1874]

Harwood, John

[1810-1876] Son of whitesmith John Harwood. Born in Wadsworth.

He was a farmer 2 acres & beer seller at Mount Skip, Wadsworth [1851]; a carter [1860]; a farmer 8 acres & ale seller [1861]; a beerhouse keeper & farmer of 7 acres [1871].

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Mariah [b 1848]; (2) Sarah Ann [b 1851].

In 1851, he was listed as married with daughter Sarah Ann, and was living with widow Nancy Horsfall [1821-1892], daughter of textile singer John Ingham, at Mount Skip. Nancy was born in Durham.

In 1860, he married Nancy at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Harwood; (2) Elizabeth A [b 1860].

In 1871, the children appeared on the census as Maria Harwood Horsfall, Sarah A Harwood Horsfall, Harwood Harwood Horsfall, and Elizabeth A Harwood Horsfall.

The family lived at Mount Skip Inn, Wadsworth [1851, 1861, 1871]; Higher Raw, Wadsworth, Hebden Bridge [1881]; Mount Skip Inn, Wadsworth [1891]

Nancy was publican/beer seller at Mount Skip Inn [1881, 1891]

Living with them [1881, 1891] was granddaughter Damaras White [b 1878]

Harwood, John William Marmaduke

[1863-1941] In 1896, he married Matilda Horsfall. Her family had been licensees at the Victoria, Halifax for some time. He was licensee at the pub [1905]

Harwood, Jonas

[18??-18??] Partner in Levi Harwood & Company Limited [1874]

Harwood, Levi

[18??-19??] Established Levi Harwood & Company Limited.

He lived at Springroyd, Brearley [1905]

Harwood's: Levi Harwood & Company Limited

Woollen manufacturers of Cleckheaton, Luddendenfoot and Brearley Lower Mills, Midgley. Established by Levi Harwood.

Recorded in 1874, 1905 and 1956.

Partners included John Harwood [1874], Jonas Harwood [1874], and James Harwood [Chairman 1956]

Harwood, Mary Selina

[1845-1???] A domestic servant of Halifax.

On 16th October 1868, she was charged with attempting to murder her new-born daughter by putting the baby down the water closet on 29th September 1868. The infant's cries were heard and she was rescued. In her defence, the surgeon who had visited her on the day of the offence, said that she was insensible in bed and very weak. It was quite possible for a woman in her condition to go to the water closet and not be aware that she had delivered a child. She was acquitted

Harwood, Rev T. G.

[19??-19??] He was assistant curate at Whitby before being appointed to Saint Michael & All Angels' Church, Cornholme [1949]

Harwood, Wallace

[18??-19??] Son of James Harwood. He became a partner in the family business

Harwood Well

See Highroad Well

Harwood, William

[18??-19??] Son of James Harwood. He became a partner in the family business. He lived at Eiffel House, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Haslam, J.

[18??-18??] Wholesale and retailer of toys, jewellery, cutlery, and smallware at 25 Cheapside, Halifax [1866]

Haslam, Rev John Fearby

[1811-1850] BA. Born in Halifax. He was educated at Heath School. In 1825, he left Heath and was placed under the tuition of Rev J. W. Brooks of East Retford. In 1828, his father died and he returned to Yorkshire. He was placed under the tuition of Rev W. H. Bull at Sowerby. He established an evening school at Sowerby Croft, Norland and started a religious mission at Norland. In 1832, he went to Saint John's College Cambridge.

In 1837, he married Miss Denton at Chesterfield. In 1838, the couple sailed as missionaries to Ceylon where he learned Singhalese and Sanskrit. He translated several works and revised the Singhalese Bible

Haslam, W. C.

[1???-18??] He had a school in Halifax [1822]

Haslem, R. Aked

[18??-19??] Beerhouse keeper at Halifax.

In June 1877, he went into liquidation

Haslingden & Todmorden Roads Bill

The bill for the turnpike from Haslingden to Todmorden was given royal assent in August 1857.

See Gauxholme Viaduct

Hassall, Samuel

[18??-1863] In 1845, he was listed as a carver, gilder and picture frame maker, register office for servants, and temperance coffee house. at 17 Bull Green, Halifax

Hassock

Many of those in local churches and chapels were produced by Lightowler & Company Limited after Arthur Lawrence Lightowler joined the business.

Baxter & Granger also produced hassocks [1905].

Butler's manufactured machines for stuffing hassocks in the 1920s

Haswell, Rev J. V.

[18??-19??] He was vicar of Scisset before becoming Vicar of Heptonstall [1922]

The Hat Box

Milliners. They were at 11 Woolshops, Halifax [1936] when the proprietor was R. A. Dempsey

Hatch, Frank Howard

[18??-19??] Brewer at Brackenbed brewery.

A 1900 advertisement for his business announced

Brackenbed Brewery Bitter Mild & Stout in Cask and Bottle Ales 10d, 1/-d, 1/2d & 1/4d. per gallon Stout 1/2d. per gallon
Wheatley, Halifax

Hatchet Farm, Ovenden

Hatchet Hall, Ovenden Wood

Joseph Longbottom [1881]

House. Recorded in 1907

Hatheley

Old name for a part of Hipperholme

Hathershelf

Area near Mytholmroyd.

First mentioned in 1274, the name means shelf of land with heather.

Crabtree tells of a hermit who was found living in cave here in 1799. He was found in possession of stolen goods [including plate and surplices which had been taken from Rochdale parish church], and was transported for life.

See Hathershelf Lane, Boulderclough, Lower Hathershelf Farm, Boulderclough, Middle Hathershelf Farm, Boulderclough, The Bannister Family of Hathershelf and Upper Hathershelf Farm, Boulderclough

Hathershelf Scout

An outcrop of rocks above the Calder just east of Mytholmroyd.

See Joseph Bailey, Scout, Scout Wood, Mytholmroyd and Stake Lane, Mytholmroyd

Hatten, Rev James

[17??-18??] Minister at Sowerby [1833].

See Rishworth Independent Church

Hatters

Hattersley Heaton

Originally A. Heaton & Company (Valves). Valve manufacturers of Bradford Road, Brighouse. This was associated with Hattersley (Ormskirk) Limited The company closed in October 1980

Hattersley (Ormskirk) Limited

Brass founders at Spring Hall Lane, Halifax. The firm was the successor to United Brass Founders & Engineers Limited and was established by Richard Edwin Hattersley. The head office was in Ormskirk where Hattersley lived.

Recorded in 1937.

The firm subsequently had works in Brighouse which became known as Hattersley Heaton.

The business later became Pegler-Hattersley

A band, known as the Hattonians, was formed to raise money for Hattersley's Comfort Fund for the armed forces during World War II

Hattersley, Richard Edwin

[1877-19??] In 1897, he set up a workshop in 2 converted cottages in Daisy Street, Halifax. He designed and developed looms.

Still running his own company, he became secretary then a director of Gaukroger, Sykes [1900].

Under his control, the firm evolved into United Brass Founders & Engineers Limited and then Hattersley (Ormskirk) Limited

Hatton, Caroline

[1823-1853] Daughter of Joseph Hatton. Born in Hamburg.

She married Henry Edmunds.

She died a few months after giving birth to Henry.

She was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 372]

Hatton, Rev James

[1773-1840] He trained at Hoxton Academy before becoming Minister at Sowerby Congregational Church [December 1803]. He was ordained in 1804.

On 27th May 1805, he married Esther Garnett [d 1841] from Bradford.

His wife is buried at Sowerby. There is a monument to James in the chapel

Hatton, John

[1724-1792] Of Lightcliffe. A well-known local Methodist. He was one of the earliest Methodists in the district.

He married Elizabeth [1723-1798].

Children: (1) Abraham who died in infancy; (2) Betty who died in infancy; (3) Nancy who died in infancy; (4) Samuel who died in infancy; (5) Mary [1751-1827].

Members of the family were buried at Lightcliffe Church

See Mount Pleasant Chapel, Hipperholme

Hatton, Joseph

[1790-1845] Son of William Hatton.

He was a merchant, dealing in china. He went to live and work in Hamburg, before coming to Halifax around 1835.

On 30th May 1811, he married (1) Sarah Sherwin in Burslem, Staffordshire.

Children: (1) Mary [1812-1816] who was born in Leeds and died in Hamburg; (2) child [1812-1816] who died in Germany at the age 3 years 8 months; (3) William / Thomas William [1821-1861] who died at Kingston, Canada West; (4) Caroline.

His first wife died in Hamburg.

On 7th September 1826, he married (2) Mary Marshall at Saint Mary's, Hornsey, London.

Children: (4) son [1828] stillborn in Hamburg; (5) Mary [Hamburg 1831-1860] who married [1856] Watts Wilkinson Goudge at Saint Jude's, Islington; (6) Phoebe Ann [1835-1927] who married John Edwards Hill.

The family lived at Stoke Newington, London [1858]; Skircoat House, Halifax [1861]. He died in London

Hatton, William

[17??-18??] Of Lightcliffe. Son of John Hatton.

A well-known local Methodist. He was one of the earliest Methodists in the district. He wrote a book about local preachers, and in 1824, he wrote

A Sketch of Methodism in Halifax and its Vicinity from its commencement in 1741 to the present period

He married Elizabeth.

Children: (1) William; (2) Joseph; (3) John [b 1792] who died at the age of 6 months; (4) John [b 1793] who died at the age of 2 weeks

Hatton, William

[1789-1857] Son of William Hatton. Born in Halifax.

He established William Hatton & Company.

On 18th September 1815, he married Mary Ann Rigg in Halifax.

Children: (1) child; (2) child; (3) child; (4) child; (5) child; (6) child; (7) child; (8) child; (9) child; (10) child.

He lived at 7 New Road, Halifax [1845].

See Halifax, Bradford & Keighley Insurance Company

Hatton's: William Hatton & Company

Woollen manufacturers and merchants established by William Hatton. They were at 52 Woolshops, Halifax [1822] and Church Street, Halifax [1845]

Hattonians

A dance band formed in 1940 by Joe Mottram, a tool maker at Hattersley Limited, to raise money for Hattersley's Comfort Fund for the armed forces

The members of the band included Eddie Barker [saxophone], Joe Mottram [violin], Arthur Shea [drums], Arthur Varey [trumpet], Norman Wilkinson [violin], and Harry Wilson [piano].

The band later reformed under the name Ecko

Haugh

Area of Todmorden

Haugh End Farm, Sowerby

Haugh End Lane. Early 18th century farmhouse associated with Haugh End House, Sowerby

Haugh End House, Sowerby

Haugh End Lane. Built around 1760 – next door to Old Haugh End, Sowerby – by John Carr for John Lea. The property passed to his daughter Lydia and son-in-law, Joseph Priestley, and the Priestley family and the Rawson family.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Henry Ingram [1841]

At the house, there are Swiss cow-bells which were worn by John Selwyn Rawson's prize-winning cattle, and trophies – including a carved elephant's tusk – from an expedition to Benin, Nigeria, led by Admiral Sir Harry Holdsworth Rawson.

The house is haunted by the ghost of a woman.

Pronunciation: The name is pronounced Haw end

The house is discussed in Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax.

See Haugh End Farm, Sowerby

Haugh Hall, Halifax

House which stood in the Haugh Shaw area of Halifax at the end of the 18th century

Haugh House, Todmorden

Haugh Road. Haugh House, Haugh Cottage and Haugh Farm comprise a group of late 17th century and late 18th century property

Haugh, John

[17??-18??] Or Haigh. A blacksmith. Around 1803, he built Dyson Lane Mill, Rishworth

Haugh Shaw

Area to the west of Halifax.

Pronunciation: The name is pronounced Hoff shaw

Haugh Shaw Cottage, Halifax

Haugh Shaw House, Halifax

William McVine [1871]

Horatio Stead [1900]

17th century house, aka Haugh Shaw Hall, Haugh Shaw Villa, Hough Hall, Houghshawe, and Upper Haugh Shaw.

There was a 2-storey high porch.

Owners and tenants have included

Richard Lawe [1608]

James Weatherhead [1735]

This is discussed in Sketches of Old Halifax.

See Upper Haugh Shaw House, Halifax

Haugh Shaw Road Infants' School Baths

Baths were added to Haugh Shaw Road Infants' School in 1902. The design was by Horsfall's architecture practice

Haughcroft End, Greetland

House built around 1705

Haunted Calderdale

Hauworth, James

[1???-1???] Of Kilnspring. Son of Jeremy Hauworth. He married Susan Law from Dulesgate

Hauworth, Jeremy

[17??-1???] Aka Jeremy the Singer. Son of Jeremy Hauworth. He was choirmaster at Saint Mary's Church, Todmorden

Hauworth, Jeremy

[17??-17??] Of Langfield.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Sally who married Jeremiah Bottomley; (2) Jeremy; (3) James; (4) Jonathan; (5) John; (6) a daughter who married Jonas Roberts

Hauworth, John

[1???-1???] Of Hanging-ditch, Todmorden, Son of Jeremy Hauworth

Hauworth, Jonathan

[1???-1???] Of Doghouse. Son of Jeremy Hauworth. He married Susan, daughter of John Ramsbottom

Hauxwell, Albert

[18??-19??] Partner in Dawson & Hauxwell.

He lived at 18 Craven Terrace, Halifax [1905]

Haven, Luddenden

Ringstone Hill. 17th century farmhouse

Havercake

Local bread made with oatmeal, water, salt and yeast.

The dough is pressed into flat cakes which are cooked on a bakestone and then hung over the fireplace on a breadfleak to dry.

The word comes from the Old Norse hafre [oats].

In 1783, following corn riots in Halifax Corn Market, a special session – with Joshua Horton – proclaimed that

every penny oat-cake must weigh not less than 12 ounces when new baked, and not less than 8 ounces when dry; every penny loaf of wheaten bread [marked with a W] not less than 7 ounces, and every penny loaf of household bread [marked with an H] not less then 9 ounces

The bread was often given as a snack in pubs for the customers to dip into their beer.

See Havercake Lads and Thomas Spencer

Havercake Lads

The name goes back to the Civil War when Geoffrey Bosvile of Gunthwaite House raised a regiment of 1,000 men from the West Riding.

Later, it was a popular name given to the 33rd Regiment of Foot – then the 1st Yorkshire West Riding Regiment – because of a tradition from 1782 in which one of the recruiting sergeants carried a havercake on his bayonet or his sword at recruiting parades. The cake symbolised the fact that military life ensured food which had become scarce during the Napoleonic Wars. A recruit received a bounty of 10 guineas if he enlisted for 10 years, or 16 guineas if he enlisted for life.

Many of the recruits came from Sowerby.

See John Scholefield

Haviour & Robinson

Cabinet makers at Brighouse. Partners included Mr Haviour and Mr Robinsons.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1891

Haw & Barker

Furnishers and retailers of carpets, linoleum, curtains and fabrics at 14 Bull Green, Halifax. Recorded in 1937.

The firm closed in 19??

Haw, Rev W. R.

[19??-19??] He was curate at Willesden Green, London before becoming Vicar of Saint Paul's Church, Queens Road [1949]

The Hawden family of Soyland

Hawden Hall Holiday Camp & Tea Gardens

Leisure facility opened by William Holt at Hawden Hole, Hardcastle Crags in 1919.

Billy had just returned from a spell in hospital during World War II. He bought the property for £80.

The rates were between 1/- and 1/6d per night

The ideal holiday for the sensible man or woman ...
... bracing air, woodland and moorland scenery

He sold the business for £300

Hawden Hole, Hebden Bridge

There are 2 cottages and a barn here.

It was the scene of the Hardcastle Crags Murder [1817].

In 1919, it was in a parlous state when William Holt bought the property for £80 and established Hawden Hall Holiday Camp & Tea Gardens

Hawkesley, Wild & Company

Dyers at Greetland Dye Works. Recorded on 16th November 1894 when around 150 of their workers were on strike

Hawkestone Slack

Area of Stansfield. Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865]

Hawkhead Bray & Son Limited

Coppersmiths at Phoebe Lane Mills [1937]

Hawkins & Tipson Group

A large UK rope-making group. They acquired the business of Royston's [1961] and Bates & Nortcliffe [1962]

Hawkins, Evon Highway

[19??-1???] In 1910, he married Maggie, daughter of Solomon Marshall.

Children: Margaret Elizabeth [1912-1913] born in Rotherham & died in Halifax

Hawkins, Henry

[18??-19??]

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Louise Pauline Mabel who married [1900] Rupert Clarkson or John Dewsnap in Halifax; (2) Rose Florence May who married [1899] William Albert Astin at Cross Stone Church.

He lived at Leeming Hall, Todmorden [1900]

Hawkins, Rev Thomas

[1760-1850] From Aylesbury. Minister at Warley Congregational Church [1796]. He resigned in 1823 but continued to live in the district.

He lived at Warley Cottage [1796]; Old Hall Farm, Warley; Warley Manse which was built for him [1840].

He published some of his sermons: The Iniquity of Witchcraft [1808]

Hawkridge, Lawson

[1807-1875] Born in Skircoat.

He was a joiner [1829, 1860, 1841]; a joiner employing 1 boy [1851]; a joiner & inn keeper at the Elephant & Castle, Halifax [1861]; a joiner & licensed victualler at the Elephant & Castle, Halifax [1871]; landlord of the Elephant & Castle, Halifax [1874].

In 1829, he married Sarah Hodgson [1811-1876] of Northowram, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) John [b 1832] who was a cardmaker's apprentice [1851], a cardmaker [1876]; (2) Jane [1836-1914] who was a pupil teacher [1851] and who married John Edwin Turner; (3) William [b 1839] who was an errand boy [1851]; (4) George [b 1840] who was a tea dealer [1861]; (5) James [b 1843]; (6) Henry Hodgson [b 1850] who was a mechanic [1871]

The family lived at Cavalry Field, Halifax [1841]; Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1851]; Salterhebble, Skircoat [1861].

Probate records for Lawson show that he left an estate valued at under £450. Probate was granted to Sarah, his widow

Probate records for Sarah show that she left an estate valued at under £450. Probate was granted to her son John

Hawks Clough Bridge, Hebden Bridge

Late 18th century bridge allowing access to the Rochdale Canal over the Calder

Hawks Stones, Todmorden

Aka Hawkstones. Natural rock outcrop above Todmorden. Watson mistakenly associated these with the Druids

Hawksclough

Area north-west of Mytholmroyd

Hawksclough Bridge, Mytholmroyd

Bridge over the Calder to Hawksclough Manor. It was privately-owned by the manor. The bridge may have been built in 1735 when the manor was extended. Gives access to the Rochdale Canal

Hawksclough Co-operative Society

The Hawksclough branch of the Hebden Bridge Co-operative Society opened on 6th June 1926

Hawksclough Farm, Mytholmroyd

Later name of Hawksclough Manor, Mytholmroyd

Hawksclough Manor, Mytholmroyd

Aka Hawksclough Farm. House dated GIG 1731. The house was extended in 1735.

See Hawksclough Bridge, Mytholmroyd

Hawkstones Farm, Todmorden

West Kebs Road. Mid 19th century laithe-house

Hawksworth, Walter

Walter Ramsden, son of Thomas Ramsden, took his mother's maiden name and changed his name to Hawksworth

Hawksworth, Walter Ramsden

[17??-17??] Son of Walter Hawksworth.

He inherited property at Farnley and took the name of Fawkes:

See Walter Fawkes

Hawkyard & Smithies

Colliery owners at Dickey Steel, Elland [1874]

Hawkyard, William

[18??-19??] Fireclay goods and brick manufacturers at Victoria Fire Clay Works, Elland [1905]

Haworth

Other forms of the surname include Hayworth, Howarth and Howorth

There are currently only around 8 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Haworth. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Haworth's: A. Haworth & Sons

Tool manufacturers at West End Iron Works, Sowerby Bridge. Partners included General Haworth and J. Haworth

Haworth, Mrs Alice

[15??-16??] Aka Hawarth. She established Haworth's Gift

Haworth Edge

Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865] as being a place in the Parish of Halifax, although its precise location is not indicated

Haworth, General

[18??-19??] Partner in Haworth & Sons.

He lived at Park Avenue, Nelson Street, Sowerby Bridge [1905]

Haworth's Gift

In her will of 1622, Alice Haworth bequeathed a sum of £20 per annum from the rents of property known as Parkinson's Houses, Halifax. This was to be distributed to the aged and impotent poor of Halifax

Haworth Hall, Pecket Well

Aka Gibraltar Farm, Gib. Early 17th century house

Haworth, J.

[18??-19??] Partner in A. Haworth & Sons.

He lived at Woodbine Cottages, Washer Lane [1905]

Haworth, John

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner and tenant of Oldroyd Mill, Langfield [1794]. He went into partnership with James Hollinrake and Thomas Knowles as cotton spinners at the mill. The partnership bought the mill from Robert Atkinson. They also carried out worsted spinning at Lob Mill. The partnership evolved into Ingham, Hollinrake & Company.

Between 1805 and 1820, John was a cotton spinner at Cinderhills Mill, Stansfield

Haworth, John

[1852-1938] Born in Thornton.

He was a woollen merchant [1901].

In 1891, he married Sarah Jane Grayson [1865-19??] from Sheffield, in Sheffield.

Children: (1) Mary J. [b 1893]; (2) Duncan [b 1894]; (3) Ronald George [b 1898].

The family lived at 13 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1901]

Haworth, Michael

[1???-1???] His name is inscribed above a water spout at Lower Cockcroft Hall, Rishworth

Haworth to Hebden Bridge Walk

A signposted route for walkers between Hebden Bridge and the Brontë family sites at Haworth.

See Brontë Way

Haworth, William

[1???-1???] Partner in Firth, Howarth & Firth

Haworth, William

[15??-1556] Cutler of Halifax. He was executed for the murder of Rev Robert Holdsworth, Vicar of Halifax

Haws, T.

[1???-19??] Manager of the billiards hall at the Arcade Royale. He appeared in local advertisements during the 1920s

Haxby & Company Limited

Ironfounders. Partners included Moses Haxby. They had business at Spring Hall Lane, Halifax [1907]

Haxby, Moses

[18??-19??] Partner in Haxby & Company Limited.

He lived at 12 Reservoir Road, Halifax [1905]

Hay, C.

[18??-19??] Boot dealer at Halifax.

In March 1871, he was declared bankrupt

Hay, Hiram

[17??-18??] Around 1805, he took over Cockden Mill, Stansfield. In 1808, he assigned the mill to trustees

Hay, Rev I. G.

[1???-1???] He was rector of Saint Andrew's, Brechin before becoming Assistant Chaplain at Holy Trinity Senior School

Hay, Jeremy

[16??-16??] Or Hey. Curate at Heptonstall [1663-1667]

Hay, Sarah

[1???-18??] She ran a private school in Halifax [around 1835]

Haydon & Elwell

See Aydon & Elwell

Hayford, Dennis

[16??-1???] Curate at Rastrick [1676]

Hayles's: Henry Hayles

[18??-19??] Retailer of ladies' and gents' rainproof and waterproof coats

The Waterproofer

at 22 Commercial Street, Halifax [1916].

William Marshall was Manager [1916, 1924]

Hayley & Wadsworth

Cotton spinners and doublers at Spring Mill, Rishworth [1905]. Partners included Henry Wadsworth

Hayley, John

[17??-18??] Hatter in Northowram [1798]

Hayne, Rev Richard

[18??-18??] DD. Recorded in 1861 living at Stoney Royd, Halifax

Hayne, Rev Thomas

[1794-18??] Born in Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

He was Curate-in-Charge of Brighouse [July 1833-1838]; Vicar of Rastrick [1838, 1841].

He married Louisa [1796-18??] from Ashbourne, Derbyshire.

Children: (1) Frances L. [b 1819]; (2) Theresa [b 1824]; (3) Louisa [b 1830]; (4) Alfred Thwaites [1831-1857] who became curate at Long Ashton, Somerset and died at Rastrick parsonage; (5) Charles Irton [b 1833].

The family lived at Castle Hill House, Rastrick [1832]; Rastrick Vicarage [1841]

The Haynes

Aka The Haines, Folly Hall, Godley. The house stood on the Halifax side of Beacon Hill. Owners and tenants have included

Thomas Lister [1657]

Mrs Prescott [1827]

In 1871, the estate was sold to Halifax Corporation

The Haynes

Aka The Haines. A popular name for Beacon Hill in the 18th century

Haynes, M. T. A.

[19??-19??] Curate at Hebden Bridge [1962]

Hays, James

[1836-1882] Born in Cleckheaton.

He was a worsted spinner [1871]; worsted spinner employing 100 persons [1881]; at Prospect Mill, Ovenden [1882].

In 1860, he married Mary Ann Sutcliffe [1840-1910] from Ovenden.

Children: (1) Sutcliffe [b 1865]; (2) Greenwood [b 1868]; (3) Annie [b 1870]; (4) Wilson [b 1872]; (5) Polly [b 1877]; (6) Wright [b 1881].

The family lived at 4 Prospect Row, Ovenden [1871]; Prospect House, Ovenden [1881]; 6 Moor Lane, Ovenden [1891]; 1 Moor Lane Top, Ovenden [1901].

An obituary recorded that

He was a kind and considerate employer and his relations with his workpeople were always of the most satisfactory character.
He was a churchwarden at Illingworth Church.
The body was placed in a shell, enclosed in a massive coffin of Pitch Pine, panelled, with heavy ornamental brass mountings

He was buried at Illingworth Church

Haystead, James

[18??-1???] Landlord of the Football Inn Beerhouse, Brighouse [1890].

In June 1890, he was fined £1 plus 18/6d costs, and had his licence endorsed, for permitting drunkenness on the premises

Hayward, Rev G. A.

[18??-18??] Curate at Parish Church of Saint Martin, Brighouse [1852]

Hayworth

A variant of the surname Haworth

Hazeldene, Elland

See Overgate Hospice

Hazelroyd, Halifax

House on Savile Park Road

Hazelwood, Halifax

Heath Road / Free School Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Joshua Fourness Perkinton [1861]

John Collier [1893]

John Taylor Simpson [1901]

James Pickles

There is a housing development – known as Hazelwood Court – in the former garden of the house [2011]

Hazelwood, Hebden Bridge

Birchcliffe Road / Sandygate.

The house is now 2 dwellings.

Owners and tenants have included

John Sutcliffe

Hazlehurst Close, Shibden

In 1479, land here was given to Richard Bairstow by William Sunderland and others for use of the town of Northowram. The rent for the land was given for keeping a bull for use by the people of Northowram.

See Hazlehurst

Hazlehurst Clough, Shibden

A small valley off Shibden Valley

Hazlehurst Hall, Ambler Thorn

Aka Upper Hazlehurst.

This is discussed in Ancient Halls in & about Halifax

Hazlehurst, Shibden

Aka Upper Hazlehurst

Hazlerigg, Roger Greville

[1877-1952] Son of William Greville Hazlerigg. Born at Sculcoates.

In 1901, he was living with his uncle Major Arthur Hancock Edwards at Pye Nest House, Halifax [1901].

He died at Chichester

Hazlerigg, William Greville

[1847-1893] He was vicar of Billesden [1881].

In 1876, he married Barbara Mary, daughter of Colonel Joseph Walker Pease, in Sculcoates.

Children: Roger Greville.

He died at Uppingham

HBoS

Abbr: Halifax Bank of Scotland

Head, Crossley

[1854-1930] He lived at Ivy House, Midgehole. He was manager of Crimsworth Water Dye Works.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £6,337

Head House, Luddenden Dean

A cottage in the grounds of Castle Carr. Methodists held their meeting here before moving to Catherine House Farm and then Luddenden Dean Wesleyan Chapel

Head, John

[18??-19??] He lived at Alangate, Halifax [1905]

Head Spring, Barkisland

(Possibly) an early name for Holden House, Barkisland

Heal, George Henry James

[1826-1914] Son of Ann and James Heal [1793-18??]. Born in Barnstaple, Devon. Baptised at Barnstaple [16th April 1826].

He was a cotton spinner at Wheatley; a cotton manufacturer [1871]; a cotton spinner employing 43 men, 24 women and 19 children [1881]; a commission salesman [1901].

In August 1867, he was charged on 21 counts under the Factory Act, of working his hands after 6:00 pm. He was fined £2 each in 10 cases, and 11 cases were withdrawn.

In 1852, he married Kitty Martin [1830-1902] from Bath, at Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

Children: (1) James Hardy; (2) Ellen Henrietta [1858-1861]; (3) George Henry [b 1862]; (4) Henrietta Ellen [b 1864] who married Harry Lobley; (5) Willie [b 1866]; (6) John Albert [b 1868]; (7) Kate Louisa [b 1872] who was a milliner [1901] and married [1903] Lewis Crabtree or Walter Thomas Smith.

In 1861, George was living at Quay, Ilfracombe, with his unmarried sister Hannah, a shell shop keeper, and his widowed father James, a shell shop owner.

The family lived at Box Trees House, Ovenden [1871, 1881]

See William & Alfred Camm

Heal, James

[18??-19??] Established James H. Heal & Company [1872].

In 1886, he applied for a patent for

improvements in the manufacture of embossed fabrics

Heal's: James H. Heal & Company

Oil and tallow merchants for the textile trade and mill furnishers established by James Heal in Halifax in 1872. They went on to develop and produce equipment for testing fibres and textiles.

They were at Box Trees Mill, Wheatley [1886], and at Old Cock Yard, Halifax [1905]

Heal, James Hardy

[1856-1???] Son of George Henry James Heal

Heald Moor

Above Todmorden. The Calder rises here

Heald, Rev Thomas

[1661-1734] MA. Son of William Heald. He was educated at Jesus College Cambridge. He was ordained in 1694/5. He was Vicar of Huddersfield [1696]. He was Master of Hipperholme Grammar School [1683-1697].

The Heald family owned Cinderhills and Sowood House in the Hipperholme district.

In 1693, he married (1) Mrs Elizabeth Hough [d 1713].

Children: (1) Whiteley; (2) Thomas.

Elizabeth died suddenly on

May 24 [1713], being Lords Day had bin at Church & heard her Husband preach both ends of the Day

In 1717, he married (2) Mrs Walker

Heald, Whitley

[1694-1736] Son of Rev Thomas Heald. He was educated at Wakefield and at Oxford. He was ordained in 1719, and served at North Stoke, Oxfordshire and Saint George's, Southwark.

On 22nd February 1735/6, he was preaching at Saint Nicholas's, Cole Abbey, London when he suddenly

fell down in the pulpit and died

Heald, William

[16??-1684] He was Curate at Lightcliffe [1654]. He left to become Vicar of Donaghadee, Ireland.

He married a daughter of John Whitley of Rookes.

Children: (1) Grace [1655-1685] who married Francis Priestley; (2) Thomas; (3) Jeremy [1663-1685].

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church

Heale, Booth & Company

Cotton manufacturers at Lower Lumb Mill, Mill Bank. They occupied the mill on 15th October 1864 when it burnt down

Healey, Alice Oldfield

[1884-1908] Youngest daughter of Henry Healey. She married Brigadier General Richard Edgar Sugden.

She had a skating accident during their honeymoon in Paris. She fell heavily and an internal injury turned to peritonitis. She died on 20th January 1908.

Her funeral took place at Park Wood, Elland.

She was buried at Brighouse Cemetery

Healey & Healey

Wire manufacturers established by brothers Henry and George Healey. In 1888, the partnership was dissolved and Henry carried on alone

Healey, Francis

[1835-1910] Son of Thomas Healey and younger brother of Thomas Henry.

After their father's death, the brothers continued their architectural practice, working on churches, including Saint Michael's Church, Mytholmroyd

Healey, Frank

[1???-19??] Confectioner. He had business at 28 Arcade Royale and 15 Vine Terrace, Halifax [1936]

Healey, George

[1815-19??] Born in Middlesex, his family came to Brighouse when he was 10 years old. He was apprenticed to James Woods & Brothers at Grove Mills, Brighouse. In 1885, he acquired the business.

He was unsuccessful in the Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893. He later represented the Central Ward in Brighouse and served on several committees. He was active in local affairs – such Gas, Parks and Sanitation – and at Bethel Methodist New Connexion Church and Sunday School.

He lived at 14 High Street, Brighouse [1908].

He went into business with his brother Henry Healey and Ralph Brearley as Healey & Healey. In 1880, the partnership was dissolved and Henry carried on alone

See George Healey & Sons

Healey's: George Healey & Sons

Wire manufacturer established by George Healey, Henry Healey and Ralph Brearley at Grove Mills, Brighouse and Little John Mill. In 1880, the partnership was dissolved and George Healey carried on at Brighouse Low Mills.

In 1966, Royston's acquired the business

Healey, Henry

[18??-19??] Brother of George Healey and partner in their wire drawing business, Healey & Healey.

In 1888, the partnership was dissolved and Henry carried on business alone at Wilkin Royd Mill, Brighouse.

In 1891, he occupied the lower part of Wilkin Royd Mill, Brighouse.

In 1906, he occupied part of Livingston Wire Mill, Brighouse. In 1923, he was listed at the mill as

staple and rivet maker, shuttle hoops and pins, cut wires any length, bailing wire for all purposes.
Telegraphic address: Staples, Brighouse

He was associated with Bethel Chapel, Brighouse and the local temperance societies.

He married Unknown.

Children: several including Alice

Healey's Household Requirements

The business was in a building on the south-west corner of the junction of Northgate and Broad Street. The building became unsafe and was demolished in 1971

Healey, John

[1???-19??] JP. He was Mayor of Todmorden [1932-1933]

Healey, Joseph

[17??-1851] An old pensioner, he lived alone

in a low, miserable hovel, without anybody to take care of him

at Castle Hill Side, Halifax [??]. In January 1851, after getting drunk at Almondbury, he returned home and fell asleep by the fire. During the night, his clothes caught fire and smouldered away. The neighbours found his body next morning, his clothes still burning and the flesh burned off his legs

Healey, Thomas

[1???-18??] He was an architect who, with James Mallinson, made up the Mallinson & Healey practice who designed the Parish Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle, Heptonstall.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Thomas Henry; (2) Francis

Healey, Thomas Edward

[1890-1960] Licensee of the White Swan Inn, Brighouse, the New Talbot Hotel, Halifax from 1930, and the White Horse Hotel, Halifax from 1938 until his death.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Harold; (2) Brenda

Healey, Thomas Henry

[1839-1910] Son of Thomas Healey and elder brother of Francis. He trained in the Mallinson & Healey practice. After their father's death, the brothers continued their practice – working on churches – until Francis's death in 1910. Much of their work is in Bradford and Shipley

Healey, William

[1???-1???] Of Fern House, Rastrick. He was a wire manufacturer. He was elected Councillor in the Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893

Healey Wood House, Rastrick

Owners and tenants have included

Edward C. Brooke [19??]

Healey Wood, Rastrick

Woodland. Originally Hilly Wood

The Health Food Stores, Halifax

Retailers of health foods, appliances and literature at 33 King Cross, Halifax – just below Queen's Road [1907]

Heap

Silk dressers at Brighouse. The partnership was dissolved in 1856.

There are currently around 17 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Heap. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Heap & Ashworth

Manufacturers at Frostholme Mill, Cornholme, and Calder Vale Mill, Cornholme. Partners included James Heap, Joshua Henry Wilson, John Heap, Grace Heap, and James Ashworth.

In 1880, local mills were suffering a depression and the firm acceded to their workers' demands for an advance on their wages.

The partnership was dissolved in November 1883. By this time, John Heap had died

Heap & Noble

See Noble's Silk Mill, Brighouse

Heap, David

[18??-18??] Printer, bookseller, bookbinder, stationer and general newspaper agent at Hebden Bridge [1861]

Heap, David

[1835-1884] Postmaster. Hebden Bridge Post Office were at his premises [April 1877]

Heap, Rev Fred E.

[18??-19??] Or Heape. Minister at Sowerby New Road Primitive Methodist Chapel [1902, 1905]

Heap, Rev Henry

[17??-1839] A native of Langfield. He was trained for the ministry by Rev John Crosse and Rev Samuel Knight. He became vicar of Bradford

He died 17th January 1839

Heap, James

[1747-1804] Landlord of the Bull's Head, Sowerby.

He was buried at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby with an inscription on the side of William Drake's tomb

Heap, John

[17??-1???] Coiner of Lod, Westfield

Heap, Rev John

[17??-18??] Of Todmorden

On 28th July 1823, he, Rev Joseph Fearnside, Rev Jagger, Rev John James, Rev Edward B. Lloyd, Rev Zachariah Yewdall, Rev Matthew Lumb and Stephen Wilson of Holmfirth, were amongst the passengers travelling by The Fleece coach from Halifax to Sheffield which overturned near Shepley. Rev Sergeant of Scarborough died of his injuries. Edward Smith, the driver of the coach was accused of

wanton behaviour and shameful perversity, on account of the peril to which his furious driving subjected his passengers.

Rev Heap received several contusions on the head

Heap, John

[1835-1880] A married man of Cornholme.

On 14th August 1880, he was found hanging in the attic at his home. He was said have been

in a desponding state of mind for some time

Heap, John Turley

[17??-1???] Coiner of Westfield

Heap, Joseph

[1822-1899] Son of cloth miller Thomas Heap. Born in Norland.

He was a cloth miller or fuller [1851]; a woollen fuller [1861]; a cloth fuller [1871]; a woollen finisher living at the Albion Inn, Norland [1881]; a cloth fuller [1891].

In 1846, he married Elizabeth [1825-1???] from Warley, daughter of weaver Isaac Greenwood, at Elland Parish Church.

Children: (1) Thomas [b 1847] who was a woollen fuller [1861]; (2) Mary Ann [b 1851] who married James Robert Berry; (3) Emma [b 1854]; (4) Arthur [b 1857]; (5) Martha Elizabeth [b 1860]; (6) Annie [b 1866] who was a velvet ender [1891].

The family lived at 1 West Street, Sowerby Bridge [1851]; Old House Mill, Wood Nook, Norland [1861]; Scar Head, Norland [1871]; Albion Inn Public House, Norland [1881]; Scar, Norland [1891].

Living with them in 1881 were lodgers Samuel Hollas [aged 73] (widower, dyer's labourer wool), Mary Hollas [aged 74] (worsted spinner) and Hannah Hollas [aged 9]

Heap, Naylor & Company

Stone merchants at Southowram. Partners included William Heap and Samuel Naylor.

The partnership was dissolved in January 1860

See Heap, Naylor & Goodyear and Naylor & Goodyear

Heap, Naylor & Goodyear

Stone merchants [Yorkshire paving] at Southowram Partners included William Heap, Samuel Naylor, and Mr Goodyear.

See Heap, Naylor & Company and Naylor & Goodyear

Heap, Samuel

[18??-18??] Shopkeeper at Mytholmroyd. Around 1861, he ran a school in Mytholmroyd

Heap, Thomas

[18??-19??] Photographer.

He lived at Pinfold, Sowerby [1881-1901]

Heap, Thomas

[18??-19??] Chemist at Sowerby Bridge.

On 8th January 1902, he married Bertha Stansfield from Leeds, formerly of Sowerby Bridge

[1???-18??] He was one of the Trustees appointed under the Halifax Improvement Act [1823]. He established Heap's Charity

[18??-1???] He was landlord of the Northgate Hotel, Halifax [1890] and landlord of the Woolpack, Halifax [1891]

[18??-18??] Stone merchant and partner in Heap, Naylor & Company and Heap, Naylor & Goodyear.

He married Unknown.

His wife was the sister of his partner Samuel Naylor

On 18th March 1832, he married Sarah Thorp of Sowerby, at Halifax Parish Church

[18??-18??] Of Sowerby.

He was a dyer [1832].

Heap's: William Heap Charity

Halifax. Established by William Heap

Heape's: Benjamin Heape & Company

Butter and bacon factors at Cheapside, Halifax [1850]

Heape, Rev F. E.

[18??-19??] Recorded in December 1902, when he conducted services at Sowerby New Road Primitive Methodist Chapel and Warley Clough Methodist Chapel, Sowerby

Heaps, W.

[18??-18??] A farm labourer.

He was charged with setting fire to the barn of Henry Hargreaves of Winterburn Hill, Warley. On Saturday, 25th September 1858, the Magistrates heard that there had been quarrels between Heaps and Hargreaves over Heaps's intimacy with Hargreaves's wife. Heaps was committed for trial at York Assizes

The Hearse

This vehicle can be seen in the carriage collection in the barn at Shibden Hall. It was built around 1??? by Marstons of Birmingham

Hearst, William Randolph

[1???-19??] American newspaper magnate.

See Norland Hall

Heath Bank, Halifax

[1893-1966] A clog-dancer at Illingworth

Jack Standeven

Heath, Rev Charles

[187?-18??] Curate at Elland [187?]

Heath, Charles

Heath, Rev D.

[18??-19??] Minister at Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland [1869]

Heath Farm, Halifax

Stood opposite Spring Hall, Halifax.

Owners and tenants have included

William Ferguson Holroyde [1847]

John Rawling [1847]

It is mentioned in the will of John Holdsworth [June 1855]

Heath Grammar School: Grace

The Latin grace said before school meals was written by Arthur Owen in the 1950s

Gratias maximas nos Tibi, Domine, propter haec et omnia Tua beneficia, agimus, qui, e favore Tuo, haec Tua dona iam sumpturi sumus. Hunc cibum oramus ut benedicas in usum nostrum, et nos in officium Tuum. Per Iesum Christum, Salvatorem nostrum

Heath Grammar School, Halifax

Heath Grammar School: Memorial Gates

The memorial gates - made by Wilfred Dowdson of Kirk Forge, Kirkbymoorside – were unveiled in June 1949 to commemorate 40 old boys of the School who were killed in action in World War II.

They carry the Latin motto

DIGNI ET VOS ESTE FAVORE

which was written by Arthur Owen and is a pun on the surname of Dr John Favour, founder of the School

Heath Grammar School: Seal

The seal of Heath Grammar School shows an open book with the Latin legend

Qui mihi discipulus puer es cupis atque

It was incorporated into the badge on the pupils' uniform cap and blazer

Heath Hall, Halifax

17th century mansion built by George Ramsden. The house stood near what is now Heath Park, Skircoat.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

John Ramsden

Thomas Ramsden [1835]

James Graeme

his son William Greame

Jeremiah Aked

Michael Inman

John Prescott

William Simpson

Ingram Fuller Godfrey

his nephew Albert Hamilton Godfrey

Thomas Robson [1874]

In 1889, it was sold to Halifax Corporation. In 1890, it was demolished for the construction of Heath Road and the Heath Estate.

During the demolition, parts of a tombstone inscribed:

Here lyeth the body of Hannah, the daughter of John Elam of Halifax, who died the 7 of the first month 1594

were found in a chimney flue. Workers also found a series of cellars with well-built stone steps, and ceilings dated 1689 and 1722. These may indicate an earlier dwelling on or near the site. Other objects were found including pieces of old china, a horn-handled razor dated 1691, and coins of 1776 and 1793

Heath Hall, Norland

Clough Road. Aka Heath Hall Farm. Built around 1650.

Owners and tenants have included

K. Broadley [1933]

Heath Nurseries, Halifax

The nurseries occupied a large area below Royal Halifax Infirmary and opposite Heath Grammar School.

Owners and tenants of the nurseries have included

Herbert Tate

They became the playing fields for Heath Grammar School.

Houses were built on the land in the 1990s

Heath Old Boys' Association

The Old Boys' Association for Heath Grammar School and Crossley-Heath School

Heath Park, Skircoat

Original name of Albert Park. It was renamed in April 1902 after the statue of Prince Albert was moved here.

See Heath Hall

Heath Post Office

Recorded in 1905 at 21 Manor Drive, Halifax

Heath Royd, Halifax

Francis Street. Owners and tenants have included

Minnie Laura Warneford [1923]

Heath Royd, Skircoat

Heath School House, Halifax

William Ferguson Holroyd [1858]

The house for the headmaster of Heath Grammar School was built in 1830

Heath Training & Development Centre, Halifax

Formerly Heath Grammar School.

The former classrooms and assembly hall are available for hire

Heath, Walter

[18??-1???] Of Halifax.

He was a carver and gilder [1844].

On 23rd September 1844, he married Julia Marchant in Halifax

Heatherlea, Halifax

Savile Park. Owners and tenants have included

James Farrar [1902]

Gilbert Gledhill [1946]

Heatherlow, Todmorden

Heatherstone, Halifax

Dr John de Ville Mather

Princes Gate, Savile Park. House

Owners and tenants have included

Charles Holdsworth

Donald Holdsworth [1947]

It was demolished.

A nurses' homes built there

Heathfield House, Elland

Heathfield House, Halifax

Joe Speight Akroyd [1905]

Free School Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

John William Walker

Ernest Marchetti [1905]

Heathfield House, Rishworth

Members of the Wheelwright family lived/died here.

John Wilkinson Hoyle Wheelwright

John Hoyle Wheelwright

In 1950, the house was acquired by Rishworth School as a preparatory school, Heathfield Junior School, Rishworth.

This opened in 1952

Heathroyde Nursing Home, Halifax

Francis Street.

Recorded in 1928, when George Horsfall died here

Heathville, Halifax

Lower Shaw Hill.

Owners and tenants have included

Joseph Charlton [1861]

Heaton's: A. Heaton & Company (Valves)

Valve manufacturers of Bradford Road, Brighouse. This was associated with Hattersley (Ormskirk) Limited and became Hattersley Heaton

Heaton, Andrew

[1828-1894] Farmer at Siddal Wells [from 1871].

In 1847, he married Sarah Laycock [1830-19??] in Halifax.

Children: (1) Sarah who married James Ellis Knowles; (2) Robert [b 1859] who married [1882] Harriet Alderson and had 6 children [1901]; (3) child; (4) child; (5) child; (6) child; (7) child; (8) child; (9) child; (10) child; (11) child; (12) child.

The family lived at Siddal Wells [1871, 1881].

Living with Andrew, Sarah and 9 children in 1871 were son-in-law & daughter Frances & Leonard Hartwell.

Living with Andrew, Sarah and 4 children in 1891 were son-in-law & daughter James Ellis Knowles wife Sarah Knowles [née Heaton] and their son Wainwright [1891]

Living with the widowed Sarah in 1901 were son & daughter-in-law Robert & Harriet and their 6 children.

Jeffrey Knowles, his great-grandson writes

In 1894, at the age of 66, Andrew Heaton walked from his home at Siddal Wells to Elland, and then rode to Brighouse to pay his rent. He walked home up Brookfoot Hill to Southowram. It was raining, thundering and lightning at the time, and, feeling unwell, he called in at the Shoulder of Mutton for a drink. Having drunk just one whisky, he suddenly got up and went outside, crossed the road and collapsed banging his head on the kerb. On seeing this, one of the locals shouted
He's drunk, let him stop where he is, he's wet on the inside, let him be wet on the outside as well
No-one offered assistance except one young man named James Brown – also known as Fiddler Jim – and a lad, John Jowett, who carried him up the road to the stable of the Pack Horse Inn, wrapped him in a horse sheet and left him. James Brown was seeking work and had to be on his way, but he asked the lad to look in on him later. Some 3 hours later, the lad looked in at the stable and found Andrew quite dead. At the inquest, Anthony Bairstow landlord of the Shoulder of Mutton said the deceased was not drunk. He arrived at the pub tired, starved and nearly finished and had only one drink. Fred Baines landlord of the Pack Horse said that he did not know the deceased was in his stable, and John Jowett did not know the stable belonged to the Pack Horse Inn! Verdict: Accidental death due to a fall

Heaton, David

[1822-1901] Son of Isaac Heaton. He began teaching, like his father.

He succeeded John Noble as Brighouse postmaster. The Post Office at the time was in rooms at Mary Bedford's Charity School.

In 1866, he was appointed Brighouse rate collector, and he was succeeded by Emmanuel Dale

Heaton, Edith

[1884-19??] A cousin of Tom Oldfield.

She married Earl Lund

Heaton, Grace

[18??-19??] Lodging house keeper at Winding Road Lodging House, Halifax [November 1902]

Heaton, Isaac

[1787-1871] Born in Dewsbury. He came to Brighouse to take up the post of Headmaster of Mary Bedford's Charity School. He wrote a history of the school. He was the last master of the school.

His son, David, was born at the school.

See Heaton Street, Brighouse

Heaton, J. A.

[18??-1???] In 1874, he took over the soap making business of Faucon Rochette & Company. In 1894, the business was acquired by the Brighouse Soap Company Limited.

He lived at (possibly) Field Head, Lightcliffe which he bought for £3,000

Heaton, John

[17??-18??] He was 7 ft tall and a soldier in George III's army.

He married Unknown.

[1866-19??] Born in Elland.

Heaton, John

[18??-1???] Son of William Heaton. At 6 ft 3 in, he was tall, like his grandfather, John Heaton

Heaton, John Thomas

He was a woollen manufacturer [1901].

In 1888, he married Sarah Ann Fielding [1865-19??].

Children: (1) Hilda [b 1891]; (2) Emily [b 1893]; (3) Marion [b 1899].

The family lived at Owlet Hall, Elland [1901, 1905]

Heaton, Michael

[17??-18??] Of Robertshaw. Partner in George Widdop & Company

Heaton, Michael

[17??-18??] Gentleman of Heptonstall

Heaton, Nan

[17??-18??] She sold toffee at the Shelf Tide

Heaton, PC

[18??-18??] Brighouse constable [1860]

Heaton, Robert

[1859-1???] He was a farmer [1891].

In January 1882, he married Harriet, daughter of Thomas Alderson.

Children: (1) child; (2) child; (3) child; (4) child; (5) child.

The family lived at Backhold Royd, Siddal [1891]

Heaton, Samuel

[17??-17??] Hatter in Halifax [1775]

Heaton, Thomas

[1839-1887] Of Elland.

He was a highly-respected woollen manufacturer in Elland employing a large number of hands [1888].

Around 1884, Dr George Hoyle had diagnosed that he had poor circulation and might die suddenly. On 31st December 1887, he died very suddenly in a cab which was taking him to Halifax to see his solicitor. As they went up Salterhebble Hill, the cabman walked alongside the cab, talking to Heaton. He seemed in good health, but he was dead when the cabman opened the door at their destination

Heaton, William

[1???-18??] A manager at the Akroyd's Copley Mill for several years.

In November 1855, Edward and Henry Akroyd and the workpeople at the mill, erected a marble tablet in his memory at Saint Stephen's Church, Copley

Heaton, William

[1805-1871] Son of John Heaton.

Poet born at Luddenden.

Heavy Woollen Aerodrome

See Clifton airport and Heavy Woollen District

Heavy Woollen District

The name given to the area around Batley and Dewsbury which was the centre of the recovered wool industry.

See Heavy Woollen Aerodrome and Yorkshire Heavy Woollen District Transport Company

Heavysege, Thomas

[17??-18??] He married Sarah.

Children: (1) Mary [1794-1874] who married Daniel Holgate Sugden; (2) Lydia [1795-1874] who married John Marsh

Hebble

The river flows south through Halifax to join the Calder at Brooksmouth

See Lower Coal Measures and Westphalian series

Hebble

A variant of the surname Hebblethwaite

Hebble Bridge, Ovenden

An area of Ovenden. Recorded in 1861, when there were several cotton and worsted mills in the area

Hebble Bridge, Wheatley

Crosses the Hebble Brook Wheatley to Pellon road at Brackenbed Lane

Hebble Brook

An alternative name for the river Hebble as it flows through Dean Clough.

The river crossing here has been achieved by the construction of North Bridge and, more recently, Burdock Way.

At the stone-laying ceremony for North Bridge, the stench from the Hebble Brook below was such that

the vicinity of the stone was liberally sprinkled with chloride of lime to counter the odour rising from the stream

See Halifax Ducking Stool, Farrar Mill Lane Aqueduct, Elevation of Halifax, Lee Brook, Waterside footpath and Wheatley Falls

Hebble Bus Company

Transport company formed by Oliver & Charles Holdsworth on 1st December 1924.

They provided local services, and services to Manchester, Leeds and Bradford. The buses operated from the Ward's End bus station where their buses were able to load and unload without plying for hire on the public highway, which was not approved of by Halifax Corporation, whose trams and buses they were competing with. The company had frequent disputes with Halifax Corporation who had their own rival bus and tram services. Later things settled down and they were able to operate from the streets.

The company employed non-Union labour and was unaffected by the General Strike of 1926.

In 1928, they took over Hugh Brigg of Wilsden and ran services to Bingley.

In 1929, they took over the Calder Bus Company.

On 2nd May 1929, the company was bought by the London, Midland & Scottish Railway.

In 1930, it became Hebble Motor Services Limited.

In the 1950s, they took over several smaller companies.

In the 1970s, after various mergers, they were absorbed into the West Riding Group and then the National Bus Company

See I. W. Holdsworth

Hebble End Bar, Hebden Bridge

A toll gate built in 1835. It was discontinued on 30th October 1878, and demolished soon afterwards

Hebble End Bridge, Hebden Bridge

A single-arch stone bridge across the Calder at Hebble End. on the road between Heptonstall and Erringden. In the 16th century, it was known as Litthouse Bridge.

In 1748, the bridge was carried away in a flood, and there was a dispute as to who should pay for the rebuilding. Heptonstall paid half of the costs, but Erringden refused to pay the other half, since Sowerby Ramble lay between it and the river. The West Riding eventually paid.

The present bridge is dated 1797.

It was widened in 1806

Hebble End Canal Bridge, Hebden Bridge

Bridge #18 over the Rochdale Canal

Hebble End, Hebden Bridge

See Hebble End Bar, Hebble End Bridge and Neptune, Hebden Bridge

Hebble Hole Bridge, Colden

A stone slab bridge over Colden Water supported by a central stone pier. A part of the Pennine Way

Hebble House, Salterhebble

Hebble House, Wheatley

William Kippax [1922]

5 Hebble Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Henry Aked [1845, 1861]

John Garnett [1871]

George Baker [1905]

Abraham Stansfield [1905]

Hebble Motor Services Limited

Transport company which evolved from O. & C. Holdsworth's Hebble Bus Company.

By 1958/59, there were no members of the Holdsworth family on the Board of the company.

See Halifax Bus Station, Charles Holdsworth and Walton & Helliwell Limited

Hebble Trail

A walking/cycling route around the district. It runs from the railway station, and follows the Hebble Brook to the foot of Salterhebble Hill.

See Eric Brearley

Hebble Valley Spinners

Formerly John Holdsworth & Company Limited

Hebblethwaite

Other forms of the surname include Hebble, Hebblewhite and Hepplewhite Forms of the name are recorded in 1581.

George Redmonds tells us that the name originated at a place called Hebblethwaite near Sedbergh. Local occurrences are usually from Elland and Halifax. The name is derived from hebble and thwaite, meaning a clearing by a bridge

There are currently around 10 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hebblethwaite. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Hebblethwaite & Company

Mining company at Binns Bottom Mine [1869]

Hebblethwaite, George

[1848-1???] Son of Henry Hebblethwaite.

He was a retired carpet manufacturer [1891, 1894].

In 1882, he married Fanny Hemingway in Halifax.

Children: (1) Florence [1884]; (2) Henry [1886]; (3) Jane [1887]; (4) Harold [1889].

The family lived at Clare House, Halifax (with his father Henry [1881]); Clare House, Halifax (the widowed Henry was living the family, and the children of George's sister Alice [1891, 1894])

Hebblethwaite, Henry

[1817-1894] Son of John Hebblethwaite

He was an overlooker [1851]; a carpet-factory worker [1861]; a partner in John Sheard & Company [1873]; a partner in Sheard & Company; a gentleman [1881]; a retired carpet manufacturer [1891, 1894].

On 20th December 1843, he married Jane Turner [1815-1872] in Halifax.

Children: (1) George; (2) Sarah [b 1850]; (3) Frances [b 1852]; (4) Alice [b 1853] who married John Albert Hoyle.

Jane and son George were living at Dirk Carr, Northowram [1851].

The family lived at Sedburgh Terrace, Halifax [1861]; Clare House, Halifax (1872, and with son George [1881]); Clare House, Halifax (the widowed Henry was living with George's family [1891, 1894]).

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894

Hebblethwaite, James

[1818-1886] Son of William Hebblethwaite.

He was a coal agent [1840]; a bookkeeper [1851]; a coal agent [1861]; a farmer at Bankfield Farm, Bank Top, Southowram [1869]; a farmer [1871, 1881].

On 28th November 1869, fire destroyed several of his farm buildings.

On 13th September 1840, he married Mary Ann, daughter of Squire Aspinall.

The family lived at Law Lane, Southowram [with Ann's mother 1841]; Withinfields, Southowram [1851]; 3 Marsh Lane, Southowram [1861]; Little Marsh, Southowram [1871]; Bankfield Farm, Marsh Lane, Southowram [1881].

He died 3rd June 1886.

James and Mary Ann were buried at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram

Hebblethwaite, John

[1784-18??] A cloth dresser.

He married Mary [1782-18??].

Children: (1) Henry Hebblethwaite; (2) William.

The family lived at Hagstocks, Northowram [1841]

Hebblethwaite, John

[1816-1882] Son of William Hebblethwaite. Born in Northowram.

He was a butcher [1841].

In 1843, he married Mary Ann Greenwood [1822-1885] in Halifax.

Children: (1) Sarah [b 1844]; (2) Katherine [b 1846]; (3) Samuel [b 1849]; (4) Lucy Ann [b 1853]; (5) Mary Jane [b 1856]; (6) Alice [b 1858]; (7) William [b 1861]; (8) Joseph [b 1863].

The family lived at 2 Upper Delves, Southowram [1851]; Marsh, Southowram [1861, 1881]; Marsh Fold, Southowram [1871].

Living with them in 1851 were lodgers uncle John Thwaite [1804-18??] and Samuel Thwaite [1829-1???].

He died 9th November 1882 [aged 66]

Hebblethwaite, Joseph

[1???-1937] Of Hipperholme. Designer

Hebblethwaite, R.

[18??-18??] Dyer at Southowram.

In May 1850, he was declared bankrupt

Hebblethwaite, Thomas

[1812-1885] Born in Halifax.

He was cashier to a worsted spinner/manufacturer [1851]; cashier to a worsted spinner [1861]; cashier to a merchant [1871]; director of (possibly) James Akroyd & Son [1881].

In 1847, he married either Hannah Crosland or Hannah Mellor [1815-1???] in Huddersfield.

Children: (1) Joseph [b 1849]; (2) Emily [b 1851]; (3) Charles Henry [b 1859].

The family lived at 2 Hanson Lane, Halifax [1851]; 10 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1861]; Norfolk Place, Halifax [1871, 1881, 1891]

Hebblethwaite, William

[1792-1861] Son of John Hebblethwaite, a husbandman of Northowram. Born in Northowram.

He farmed at Snydal Farm, Southowram [from sometime before 1841 to April 1861].

On 27th December 1813, he married (1) Sarah, daughter of John Holt.

Children: (1) John; (2) James; (3) Mary [b 1819]; (4) Samuel [b 1820]; (5) William; (6) Joseph [b 1824] who was a mechanic [1841], an engineer [1851]; (7) Henry [b 1826]; (8) Sarah Ann [b 1828]; (9) Edwin [b 1831] who was a wheelwright [1851].

His wife Sarah were buried at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram [17th November 1848].

In 1850, he married (2) Anne Taylor [1811-1882] from Southowram.

He died in April 1861.

William and Ann were buried at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram

Hebblethwaite, William

[1823-1???] Son of William Hebblethwaite.

He was a butcher [1841]; a farmer at Snydal Farm, Southowram [April 1861 to 1881]

Hebblewhite

A variant of the surname Hebblethwaite

Hebden

Other forms of the surname include Ebden, Ebdon, Epton, Hebdin, Hebdon, Hepden and Hepton The name has the same meaning as the element Hebden.

It is accepted that the surname originated in the village of Hebden, near Grassington in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire. This was a Saxon manor granted to Uchtred who became known as de Hebden. The male line died out in the early 15th century.

There are currently only around 8 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hebden. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

The Hebden family

Martin Hebden was an early member of the family.

Members of the family were merchants, baptised at Northgate Presbyterian Chapel, and buried at Square Chapel

Hebden & Halifax Limited

Wholesale manufacturing chemists at 27 Winding Road, Halifax [1936].

Question: Is this business connected to W. C. & H. Hebden?

Hebden Angling Club, Hebden Bridge

Recorded in 1913, when the membership was 32

Hebden, Benjamin

[18??-1???] Of Wakefield.

He became head gardener for Richard Kershaw Lumb. He moved to Cheltenham with Lumb.

In May 1860, he and Lumb won the RHS Silver Cup as first prize for 10 azaleas at the Cheltenham Flower Show

Hebden Bridge...

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This is part of a trial.

Please email me if you encounter any problem or you have any comments on this reorganisation

The Hebden Chronicle

Newspaper published by Edwin and Josiah Wade in 1862.

See Hebden Bridge Chronicle

Hebden Dale

Wooded valley near Heptonstall and Hebden Bridge, popularly known as Hardcastle Crags

Hebden Dyeing Company

Hebden Bridge.

Closed 1983

Hebden, Francis

[17??-1???] He married Elizabeth Murgatroyd from Luddenden.

Hebden Hall, Hebden Bridge

Hebden, Francis

[1801-1884] Son of John Hebden.

Watchmaker and clockmaker at 3 New Market Street, Halifax [1829] and 5 Northgate, Halifax [1837].

He married Elizabeth Carr.

Children: William Carr

A later name for the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Hebden Hey Farm, Hebden Bridge

Hardcastle Crags. Thornton's Tea Rooms were here

Hebden Hey, Hardcastle Crags

The cottage and the estate were owned by Mr Thomas.

Owners and tenants have included

Leonard Stocks [1920s]

Traces of mediæval iron-working have been found here

Hebden Hey Scout Centre

Hardcastle Crags. Offers 2 hostels and camp-sites with accommodation for members and other organisations. There is a day centre.

The location claims some links with Tom Bell's Cave

Hebden Hey Scout Hostel

On the site of the former Cosy Corner Guest House & Café at Hardcastle Crags

Hebden, James

[1791-18??] Watchmaker and clockmaker at Woolshops, Halifax [1822], 61 Woolshops, Halifax [1829], 62 Woolshops, Halifax [1834], and 35 Woolshops, Halifax [1837, 1841]

Hebden, John

[1779-1852] Of Halifax. Son of Francis Hebden.

He served in the 8th Kings Foot Regiment. He saw service in Europe, the West Indies, and British North America.

He was Lieutenant Adjutant in the Canadian Voltigeurs militia or Light Infantry Regiment, a group of French-Canadians raised to fight alongside British troops defending lower Canada against American invasion.

On 25h October 1813, he was mentioned in dispatches for his bravery at the Battle of Châteauguay in which a group of 400 Voltigeurs and 170 Mohawk Indian allies under Lieutenant Colonel Charles de Salaberry routed 4000 Americans under General Hampton who were advancing on Montreal.

In 1799, he married Mary McCloud. Children: (1) Francis; (2) son [d 1852] who died a few days before his father.

He retired and died in Halifax.

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 2064]

Hebden, Martin

[16??-1???] An early member of the Hebden family.

He married Unknown.

Children: William [b 1673]

Hebden Royd

See Mayor of Hebden Royd, Hebden Royd Council Offices, Hebden Royd Town Council and Hebden Royd Urban District Council

Hebden Royd Bowling Association

Hebden Royd Council Offices

Hebden Royd, Mayor of

Hebden Royd Town Council

The Parish council has 6 wards and 18 seats.

 
In June 2011, the Halifax Courier report that the Labour members of
the Council, in a somewhat churlish gesture, has refused to spend any
money on the Queen's Diamond Jubilee of 2012

See Mayor of Hebden Royd

Hebden Royd Urban District Council

Formed in 1937 by the amalgamation of Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd Urban District Council. The first Council meeting was held on 7th April 1937.

See Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale and Urban District Council

Hebden Royd urnfield

Enclosed Bronze Age urnfield lying north west of Rough Bottom on Midgley Moor

Hebden's: Sarah & Jane Hebden

Milliners & dress makers at 12 Old Market, Halifax [1834]

Hebden, Thomas

[1763-1795] A Halifax merchant.

He died at Derby

Hebden valley mills

From the late 18th century, there were several mills alongside the Hebden Water at Hebden Bridge – including Gibson Mill / Lord Holme Mill, New Bridge Mills, Midgehole Mill, Lee Mill, Foster Mill, Nutclough Mill, Hangingroyd Mill, and Bridge Mill.

See Cragg Mills

Hebden's: W. C. & H. Hebden

The name of the business established by William Carr Hebden [1937]

Question: Is this business connected to Hebden & Halifax Limited?

Hebden Water

Stream which rises at Greenwood Lee and Shackleton Clough, divides Heptonstall and Wadsworth and flows through Hardcastle Crags to join the Calder at Black Pit, Hebden Bridge.

Documents produced by the Priory of Lewes refer to the river as

Aqua de Heoppe Dene

See Hebden, Hebden Bridge Old Bridge and Stepping stones

Hebden, William Carr

[1840-1918] JP. Son of Francis Hebden.

Around 1873, he established business as a manufacturing chemist, wholesale druggist and drysalter at Albany Works, Halifax and Upper Cross Street, Halifax.

The firm manufactured a range of products including baking powder, chemicals, drugs, drysalteries, essences, herbs, inks, jellies, soaps, stains, syrups, varnishes, Hebden's Gloss for linen, and Camphortar deodoriser, insect destroyer & air purifier.

He was active in local affairs and a Town Councillor.

See Hebden & Halifax Limited, W. C. & H. Hebden and Crossley Hodgson

Hebden's: William Hebden & Sons

Cloth dressers at Blackwall, Halifax [1809]

Hebdin

Hebdon

Heble Bridge, Luddenden Dean

Aka Low Bridge, Luddenden Dean

Hecht, Eduard

[1832-1887] German composer who was involved with musical societies at Bradford and Halifax

The Heck Cart

This vehicle can be seen in the Cart Sheds at Shibden Hall. It was designed specially for use on the local hill roads It was built around 1???

Heckden

A lost settlement in Shelf. It is mentioned up to the 15th century.

See Holden

Hedge House Farm, Bradshaw

[18??-18??] Artist and armorial painter.

Daniel Fielding

Hedger, Rev Violet

[18??-19??] Minister at North Parade Baptist Church, Halifax [1933]. In 1937, she moved to Zion Church, Chatham

Hedley, George

He lived at Ferguson Street, Halifax [1845, 1850]

Heeley Dam, Mankinholes

Heeley Hill, Mankinholes

Heeley View, Mankinholes

2 mid 18th century cottages

Hegan, Maud Emily

[1856-1944] Daughter of John Hegan of Kensington, London.

She married Wyatt Rawson.

She died at Roehampton

The Heginbottom family of Ovenden

The family originated in the Saddleworth area of Lancashire. James Heginbottom was an early member of the local branch of the family

Heginbottom, Amelia

[1???-1840] Of Jumples

Heginbottom, Amelia Jane

[1841-1913] Of Ovenden. Daughter of James Heginbottom.

She was buried at Illingworth Church

Heginbottom, James

[1783-1854] Of Jumples House, Ovenden. Born in Saddleworth. He was an early member of the Heginbottom family of Ovenden.

He was a cotton manufacturer at Jumples Mill, Ovenden [1816, 1833]. In 1851, he employed 67 men and 38 women.

His son, James, carried on the business.

He was a member of Ovenden District Council; a member of the Board of Guardians; churchwarden at Illingworth [1832, 1840-1841]; churchwarden at Bradshaw; constable at Ovenden [1840s].

He married Mary [1797-1854] from Warley.

Children: (1) James; (2) Joseph; (3) Sarah who married John Briggs.

Mary survived her husband by only a few months

Question: There is clearly some confusion here on my part. Can anyone clarify the relationship between the 2 James Heginbottoms, Mary and Joseph?

Heginbottom, James

[1805-1886] Son of James Heginbottom.

He was churchwarden at Illingworth Church [1859-1862]

He carried on his father's business as a cotton manufacturer. He was at Lee Bank Mills [1861] and at Jumples Mill, Ovenden [1861].

In June 1853, he and Joseph Heginbottom, filed a patent for

improvements in spinning

He married Elizabeth [1812-18??] from Ovenden.

Children: (1) Amelia; (2) daughter; (3) daughter; (4) daughter; (5) daughter; (6) son; (7) son; (8) son.

The family lived at Jack Royd, Ovenden [1851]

Heginbottom, Joseph

[1808-18??] Son of James Heginbottom [?]. Born in Saddleworth.

He was a cotton spinner at Ovenden.

In June 1853, he and James Heginbottom, filed a patent for

improvements in spinning

He married Hannah [1824-18??] from Ovenden.

Children: Ralph.

The family lived at Woodlands, Northowram [1851]

Heginbottom, Ralph

[18??-19??] Photographer with Lilywhite Limited

Heginbottom, Ralph

[1849-1911] Son of Joseph Heginbottom.

Partner in Hill & Heginbottom. He lived at Brighton Street, Lee Mount [1905]

Heginbottom, William

[18??-18??] Of Mixenden.

In 1867, he filed a patent for

improvements in steam boiler furnaces

Height Farm, Eastwood

Dyke Lane. Late 16th century house. The mid 19th century barn is also listed

Height Farm, Illingworth

An early name for Maude House, Illingworth

The Heights, Barkisland

John Seaton lived and practised here

Heights Clough, Wadsworth

There are several Bronze Age mounds and evidence of Iron Age activity

Heights, Ripponden

Aka The Height. Late 16th century house. Now 2 dwellings

Helen Hill Farm, Jagger Green

Saint Helen's Well, Holywell Green is here

Helewell, Jonathan

[1818-1???] Or Helowell [1851]. Born in Golcar.

He was a power-loom weaver [1851]; a wool handloom weaver [1861].

In 1844, he married Mary Stott.

Children: (1) Sarah Helewell [b 1846] who was a worsted drawer; (2) Ruth Helewell [b 1850] who was a stripper of safe lists.

The family lived at 22 Northgate, Elland [1861].

In 1861, Martha [b 1842], daughter of Mary who was a safe lister [1861], Susannah Bailey who was a power-loom weaver, and Susannah's son Albert were also with family

Helias

[11??-11??] Or Helie. Son of Askolf.

Around 1163, his brother, Jordan, granted one-quarter of his inheritance in Sowerbyshire to Helias

The Helig

Like Halig, this has been recorded as a name for the Hebble

Hell Croft, Sowerby

Watson says that:

At Sowerby, was once a castle, the foundation of which may yet be seen in a field near the top of the town, adjoining to which is piece of ground, called the Hell Croft, where, no doubt, the dead were buried. It is not known at what time it was built, but it is clear, however, that during the possessions of the Earls of Warren, there was a castle here, and that they frequently resorted hither for the diversions of hunting, hawking, etc. This was conveyed by John, the last Earl, to King Edward II.; but when the fort was suffered to decline, does not appear

Hell Hole Rocks

Hebden Bridge

Hellawell

Cotton spinners at Halifax. Partners included T. Hellawell and A. Irvine.

Hellawell & Irvine

In August 1862, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Hellawell, John

[18??-18??] In March 1853, he was charged at Halifax Magistrates' Court with unloading a gun in the house of Hannah Stansfield, a beershop keeper of Southowram, shooting through the ceiling and thereby damaging a bed to the amount of 5/- He was fined 2/6d plus expenses

Hellawell, Thomas

[18??-18??] Innkeeper at the Old Dumb Mill, Hipperholme.

On 24th December 1858, he was fined 30/- for a charge of

having his house open for the sale of beer and spirits at 5 minutes before 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon

after a friend and neighbour, Mr Ryder, of Hipperholme was found with a glass of spirits before him. Hellawell explained that Ryder had just sat down and a previous customer must have left the glass

Hellewell

Hellewell's: H. Hellewell & Company

There are currently only around 3 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hellewell. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Worsted spinners established by Harry Hellewell at Fairlea Mill, Luddendenfoot.

In 1924, they built Holme Royd Mills nearby.

The business closed in 1972 against foreign competition

Hellewell, Harry

[18??-19??] He established H. Hellewell & Company at Luddendenfoot

Hellewell, James

[17??-18??] Fancy woollen manufacturer at Peel Croft Factory, Elland [1809]

Hellewell, John

[1835-1904] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was an ironfounder at Hollings Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge; custodian of Sowerby Bridge Conservative Club.

He lived at Lily Street, Sowerby Bridge [1904]

Hellewell Syke Well

Hellewell's: W. H. Hellewell & Company

Indigo and piece dyers, stovers & finishers at Asquith Bottom Dye Works, Sowerby Bridge [1903, 1905]

Hellfire crossroads

Aka Hell fire corner. The popular name for the junction of the A58 Leeds Road and the A641 Brighouse-Bradford road, near Wyke and Norwood Green

The Red Lion stood here.

The crossroads is said to be haunted by a phantom car.

See Red Lion, Wyke

Helliwell

Other forms of the surname include Hallewell, Halliwell, Hallowell, Hellawell, Hellewell, Hellowell and Hollowell

Recorded in 1297.

Probably means holy well, and may be derived specifically from the area of Priestley Green around Helliwell Syke Well.

The name is common in and around Todmorden

There are currently around 38 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Helliwell. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

The Helliwell family of Greenhurst Hey

The family lived at Greenhurst Hey, Todmorden.

Thomas Helliwell was an early member of the family

Helliwell, A.

[18??-19??] Grocer and provision dealer at Rastrick.

In October 1882, he was declared bankrupt

Helliwell, Alfred

[1843-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was innkeeper at the Bay Horse, Cross Stone [1881].

In 1871, he (possibly) married Hannah Scarr from Stansfield, at Todmorden.

Children: Martha Jane [b 1879].

The family lived at Cross Stone, Stansfield, Todmorden [1881]

Helliwell & Pilling

Of Stansfield. Recorded in 1853

Helliwell & Smith

Card makers at Elland. Partners included William Helliwell and William Smith.

The partnership was dissolved in July 1837

Helliwell & Sons

Picker makers at Ridge Mill, Todmorden established by Young Helliwell

Helliwell & Sons

Bobbin makers at Pudsey Bobbin Works, Todmorden.

In May 1878, the workers went on strike when their wages were reduced, but they resumed at the old rate of pay.

In January 1879, their workers went on strike against a proposed reduction of 10% in their wages.

See Thompson Helliwell

Helliwell & Sutcliffe

Fustian manufacturer of Scout Road, Mytholmroyd [1900] and Hollins Works, Hebden Bridge [1905].

Partners included Thomas S. Helliwell and Dan Sutcliffe

Helliwell, Mrs Ann

[1832-1???] Of Hatter's Fold, Halifax. She was a herbalist in Halifax.

On 4th November 1879, she was charged with

administering a noxious drug for an unlawful purpose ... killing and slaying through abortion, Esther Davies, a domestic servant, who recently died in the Bradford Workhouse

The police found

some instruments

in Helliwell's house.

In 1880, she was charged at Leeds Assizes for the wilful murder of Esther Davies [1852-1879]. William Booth, landlord of the Boar's Head Hotel, Halifax, was charged with being an accessory before the fact.

The Court heard that Esther had been seduced by a married man, Nathan Horsfall, and upon finding herself

enceinte

they and a friend called Hird, went to Boar's Head where Booth suggested that they visit Helliwell who

would be able to do what they wanted

Helliwell agreed to perform an abortion for £3.

Esther stayed with Helliwell for 2 days. When she returned to Bradford, she was very ill and was taken to Bradford Workhouse where she died a few days later from peritonitis and blood-poisoning.

Helliwell was found guilt of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years' penal servitude. Booth was acquitted

Helliwell, Anne

[16??-1712] A Quaker. She married Nicholas Fielden

She died young

Helliwell, Bates

[1850-1923] Of Brighouse

In 1872, he married Jane Greenwood [1852-1908].

Children: (1) Greenwood [1873-1877]; (2) Bates [1879-1940]; (3) Leonard [1883-1938]; (4) Hilda Jane [1890-1909]; (5) Samuel who died in infancy; (6) Orlando who died in infancy.

Members of the family were buried at Cragg Vale Methodist Chapel

Helliwell, Berry

[1864-19??] Son of Samuel Helliwell. Born in Huddersfield.

He was a machinery fitter & erector [1891]; landlord of the Branch, Sowerby Bridge [1901].

In 1892, he married Clara Jane Stansfield [1867-19??], born in Sowerby Bridge, in Halifax.

Children: child [b 1901].

Living with them in 1901 was the midwife Jane H Scott [aged 33]

Helliwell, Daniel

[17??-1???] Coiner of Lighthazles

Helliwell Green

Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865]. It presumably refers to Holywell Green which does not appear in the list

Helliwell, Hannah

[1811-1865] A widow of Slack, Sowerby Bridge.

She had lived for some years with her son, Henry Helliwell, her granddaughter, Mary Ann Helliwell, and her brother, Thomas Cockcroft. On 20th June 1865, she and her brother were left alone in the house. At noon, a visitor found Mrs Helliwell lying injured and speechless on the floor of the cottage. A pair of bent tongs were found near her body. She never recovered to be able to give an account of the incident before she died on the 27th June.

Thomas Cockcroft was found guilty of the murder and was sentenced to death

Helliwell, Harry

[18??-1???] He was landlord at the Old King Cross Inn, Halifax [18??], the Oddfellows Hall, Halifax [1897], and the King's Head, Halifax [1897, 1898]

Helliwell, Henry

[1???-18??] Established the business which became William Helliwell & Sons.

He married Unknown.

Children: William

Helliwell, Henry

[1???-19??] In 1933, he gave a shelter to Luddendenfoot Recreation Ground

Helliwell, Henry

[18??-19??] Fustian manufacturer at Mount Pleasant Mills, Mytholmroyd [1905]

Helliwell, Henry Davenport

[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor with Jubb, Booth & Helliwell [1934].

He qualified in October 1912

Helliwell, J.

[17??-18??] Woollen manufacturer at Elland.

In January 1812, he was declared bankrupt

Helliwell, J.

[18??-19??] Auctioneer at Hebden Bridge.

In January 1886, he was declared bankrupt

Helliwell, James

[17??-1???] Coiner of Lighthazles

Helliwell, John

[18??-19??] Cotton spinner and manufacturer at Hole Bottom Mill, Stansfield [1861].

In January 1864, he was declared bankrupt

Helliwell, John

[1945-] John Anthony Helliwell was born in Todmorden [15th February 1945].

Saxophonist with the rock band Supertramp.

As a child, he sang in a church choir. He played piano, clarinet and saxophone. He has his own band: John Helliwell's Crème Anglaise. In the 1990s, he came back to live in Todmorden, before the group reformed

Helliwell, Jonathan

[1854-19??] Born in Sowerby.

Landlord of the Punch Bowl, Bailiff Bridge [1901].

He married Elizabeth [1852-19??] from Dulesgate, Lancashire. Seth [b 1883]

Helliwell, Joseph

[18??-18??] Or Hellewell. He attended the boilers for Samuel Firth at Lilly Lane Mills, Halifax. When the explosion at Lilly Lane Mill occurred, he was ill and his duties were performed by Isaac Walker. At the inquest, the jury returned a verdict of manslaughter against Samuel Firth and Helliwell. At the Spring Assizes in 1851, the jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty on both defendants

Helliwell, Joseph

[18??-19??] Sewing machine and wringing machine dealer. Recorded in 1905 at Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge

Helliwell, Lewis

[18??-19??] Of William Helliwell & Sons.

He lived at Abbey Walk South [1905]

Helliwell, Mrs

[1???-18??] She ran a private school in Halifax [around 1870]

Helliwell, Newton

[18??-19??] Partner in Walton & Helliwell Limited

Helliwell's Patent Glazing Company

Birds Royd, Rastrick. Established in 1878 by Thomas W. Helliwell to produce his patented glazing and roofing systems.

During World War II, they manufactured bomb parts, landing craft, Bailey Bridge parts and other products. They also repaired and straightened damaged armour plating for tanks

Helliwell, Samuel

[1832-1???] Born in Soyland.

He was a cotton mill overlooker [1871]; a mechanic fitter [1881]; a machinery fitter & erector [1891].

He married Mary Schofield [1836-1???], born in Ripponden.

Children: (1) Ben [b 1856] who was a turner piecer [1871]; (2) Martha [b 1858] who was a turner piecer [1871]; (3) Frances [b 1861] who was a turner piecer [1871], a cotton reeler [1881]; (4) Berry; (5) Hannah [b 1865]; (6) Lizzie [b 1872] who was a worsted winder [1891]; (7) Lettice [b 1877] who was a worsted spinner [1891].

The family lived at Dyson Lane, Soyland [1871]; 15 Nether Royd, Soyland [1881]; 26 Burnley Road, Sowerby Bridge, Warley [1891].

Living with them in 1881 was sister-in-law Leah Schofield [aged 30]

Helliwell's: Sarah, Martha & Lydia Helliwell

Cotton spinners at Todmorden. Partners included J. Helliwell, Sarah Helliwell, Martha Helliwell and Lydia Helliwell.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1859

A partnership of cotton spinners comprising Sarah Helliwell, Martha Helliwell, and Lydia Helliwell was dissolved at the same time

Helliwell Syke Farm, Lightcliffe

Named after Helliwell Syke Well, Priestley Green. In the cellar of the house, there is a well which provides a constant supply of drinking water.

Owners and tenants have included

Hipperholme Grammar School [1671-1891]

Richard Woodhead [1820]

Joseph Woodhead [1844]

Michael Woodhead [1891]

Helliwell Syke Well

Helliwell's: T. & J. Helliwell

Cotton spinners at Haugh Stone Mill, Stansfield [1811]. They operated 648 spindles

Helliwell, Thomas

[16??-1???] Cloth maker of Stansfield. An early member of the Helliwell family of Greenhurst Hey.

Around 1692, he and his brother went into partnership and started a small factory at Greenhurst Hey Mill, Wickenberry Clough.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Joseph; (2) John; (3) William.

Helliwell, Thomas

[18??-18??] Innkeeper at Hipperholme.

In April 1859, he was declared bankrupt

Helliwell, Thomas S.

[18??-19??] Partner in Helliwell & Sutcliffe.

He lived at New Road, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Helliwell, Thomas William

[18??-1???] Brighouse architect.

He was (possibly) in partnership with Owen Edwards in Brighouse.

He designed several local buildings, including the vicarage for Saint Peter's, Hartshead [1870], the Methodist New Connexion Church, Bailiff Bridge [1872], and the maltings for Albion Brewery, Warley [1876].

In January 1878, he patented a new form of glazing and roofing

a system of imperishable glazing without putty

which he used in his design for Waring Green Congregational Church. He established Helliwell's Patent Glazing Company. His system was used in the construction of Olympia, London (with 60,000 square feet of glazing) and railway stations at Brighton, Bradford, Halifax, and Dundee and public halls in Britain and America.

See John Leeming and Joseph Leeming

Helliwell, Thompson

[1837-1913] Born in Cornholme.

He worked with Helliwell & Sons at the Pudsey Bobbin Works.

He was a traveller for Ormerod Taylor & Son Limited. In 1903, he bought the business.

He was involved in the formation of the Pioneer Mill Company and became Chairman of the Board.

His rôles and interests included the Liberal cause, President of the Walsden Cricket Club, and President of the Walsden Temperance Brass Band.

He lived at Holly Bank, Walsden [1905]

Helliwell, W. H.

[18??-19??] Heptonstall weaver.

He was active in establishing the Eaves Self-Help Manufacturers' Society

Helliwell, Walter

[1???-19??] Aka Treacle, Walker Treacle. A tramp who lived in the stables at Carr Hall Farm, Holywell Green. His nickname was given after he had gone shopping for

a pound of tape and a yard of treacle

He sold herbs and claimed that there was a herb to cure everything

... except jealousy

He frequently appeared at the Stainland fair walking behind a screen and wearing a tall, black hat which he challenged he public to knock off

[18??-1???] Son of Henry Helliwell. He continued his father's business which then became William Helliwell & Sons when he went into partnership with his sons

[18??-18??] Cotton spinner and manufacturer at Halifax.

In August 1857, he was declared bankrupt

[18??-18??] Beerhouse keeper at Sowerby Bridge.

Recorded on 1st May 1875, when he was fined £1 7/6d for permitting drunkenness in his home on the previous Monday afternoon

[1811-1897] Todmorden-born diarist. His family emigrated to Canada in 1818, but William returned to visit the district. His diaries tell us much about 19th century life and times

[1821-1???] Or Hellowell. Of Soyland.

He was charged with the murder of his mother, Betty Helliwell, [1796-1862]. Betty's bruised and disfigured body was found by her son, David, in Flat Head stone quarry near her home on 26th September 1862. William and his mother had earlier quarrelled over payment for the keep of a cow belonging to James Parsons of Upper Lumb, Cottonstones.

The inquest was held at the Bee Hive, Soyland, and the Jury concluded that there was no evidence that William had murdered his mother, and returned an open verdict. William was acquitted

[1826-1???] Born at Popples, near Blackshawhead. He was the eldest of 9 children. He worked in the local cotton mills. At age 15, he took a strong liking for the study of languages, and went on to learn Hebrew, Greek, French, German, Chinese, Arabic and several other languages. He also studied philosophy, science and mathematics. He never married. Horsfall Turner describes him as

... a walking encyclopædia ... a teetotaller and vegetarian ... rambling far and near to pick up a book at bookstalls, and searching catalogues of old books with avidity

Helliwell's: William Helliwell & Sons Limited

Iron and tin-plate workers and trunk manufacturers established around 1830 by Henry Helliwell and continued by his son William Helliwell. They had business at The Causeway, Halifax before moving to Excelsior Trunk Works in South Parade around 1885. They were probably the largest makers of trunks in England. The company's output was said to be 2000 trunks per week.

See Lewis Helliwell

Helliwell, Young

[18??-19??] Partner in Helliwell & Sons [1905]

Hellowell

20th century clothing manufacturer at Brunswick Mill, Hebden Bridge

Hellowell Brothers

Helm, George

[1853-1921] Son of Thomas Helm.

He was a partner in Thomas Helm & Sons; a member of the Rastrick Local Board; a member of Brighouse Town Council.

He lived at Croft House, Rastrick [where he was living alone with servants 1901]

After the death of her husband Thomas Topham, George's sister Mary and her sons George and John, were living with George at Rastrick.

Later, George and John were in business at the Helm family's Spout Mills, Rastrick.

On his death, George Helm was sole partner in Thomas Helm & Sons.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £311,450

Helm, John William

[1836-1???] Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He was a plumber and painter [1871].

In 1862, he married Elizabeth Wylde in Halifax.

Children: Mary Alice [b 1863].

In 1871, the family were living at Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge with his family, his mother-in-law Ellen Wylde, his brother-in-law James Gaskell, his sister-in-law Mary Alice

Helm, Joseph William

[1851-1907] Born 3rd December 1851.

He became a partner in Thomas Helm & Sons He was elected Councillor in the Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893. He lived at Laurel Bank, Rastrick.

He married Unknown.

Children: Thomas Archibald.

He died 12th December 1907

Helm, Starkey & Noble

Fancy goods manufacturers of Rastrick. Partners included Thomas Helm, Mr Starkey and John Noble.

In 1841, Starkey & Noble sold their shares in the business to Helm and emigrated to America.

Helm, Thomas

[17??-18??] Partner in Helm, Starkey & Noble.

In 1841, Starkey & Noble sold their shares in the business to Helm and emigrated to America.

Helm, Thomas

[1819-18??] Son of William Helm.

He was a fancy woollen manufacturer [1861].

In 1870, he established Thomas Helm & Sons at Spout Mills spinning and scribbling mills, in the valley behind his home.

He married Elizabeth [1819-1???].

Children: (1) George; (2) Sarah [1856-1???]; (3) Mary [b 1858] who married Thomas Topham.

The family lived at Croft House, Rastrick [1851]; New Hey Road, Rastrick [1861, 1871, 1881]

Living with them in 1851 was Thomas's mother Sarah. The address is given as Spout, but whether or not this was Croft House is not clear

Helm, Thomas Archibald

[1892-1975] Founder of Thomas Helm & Sons of Spout Mills, Rastrick. He was a partner in Helm, Starkey & Noble.

In 1918, he married Kathleen Dyson.

Children: (1) Mary; (2) Margaret.

The family lived at Lothian House, Brighouse

Helm's: Thomas Helm & Sons

Fancy tweed, worsted and woollen manufacturer of Spout Mills, Rastrick established in 1870 when Thomas Helm succeeded to an earlier business.

His sons, Joseph William and George eventually took over the business. The company employed around 2000 workers and operated 5,000 spindles [1895].

On his death in 1921, George Helm was sole partner.

The business is recorded in 1939 and 1940

Helm's: W. & C. W. Helm

Cotton spinners and doublers at Elland. Partners included W. Helm and C. W. Helm.

In September 1873, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Helm, William

[1???-18??] Huddersfield-born woollen manufacturer who moved to Spout Hill, Rastrick in the early 1800s, putting-out work to local people to produce waistcoat and trouser material. By the middle of the 19th century, he had 150 weavers working for him.

William Helm of Rastrick is listed as a fancy manuufacturer [1838].

In 1850, he and sons – John and Thomas – built Spout Mill.

In April 1852, he was the defendant in a court case when he had refused to pay for yarn of unsatisfactory quality.

In February 1853, and every year to at least 1865, William Helm, manufacturer of Rastrick, is listed among the partners of the West Riding Union Banking Company.

In 1861, he was also listed as a fancy woollen manufacturer employing 180 hands at 11 White Hart Yard, Huddersfield.

He married Sarah.

Children: (1) John; (2) Thomas; (3) Sarah.

The family lived at Spout [1841, 1861]

It is not clear whether Spout was Croft House.

Living with the widowed William in 1861 were his widowed daughter Sarah and her son, William

Helme, Christopher David

[19??-] Aka Chris. Former policeman and local historian of the Brighouse and Bailiff Bridge areas of Calderdale. He is a popular speaker and writes a local history column in the Brighouse Echo. His published works include

Reminiscences – an audio cassette produced by the Calderdale Talking Newspaper Association

Reminiscences of Bailiff Bridge, Lightcliffe & Hipperholme

Reminiscences of Old Brighouse & District [1985]

Brighouse & District [2005]

Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens [2007]

Help!

The Foldout lists some of around 370 points on which I should welcome your help and assistance

Helston, Mother

[1???-1???] A seer and fortune-teller in the Upper Calder Valley.

William Towneley approached her for advice on how to win the heart of Lady Sybil.

Mother Helston and Lady Sybil are said to be buried at the foot of Eagle Crag, Todmorden

Hemingway

The name may mean someone who lives by Hemming's path, and Hemming may be a place name.

Richard de Hemmyngway is recorded in 1309.

There are currently around 32 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hemingway. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

The Hemingway family

The family built Walterclough Hall, Southowram.

See Shibden Mill

Hemingway, Abraham

[16??-17??] He lived at Sowood House, Hipperholme

On 24th February 1703, he married Anne Breffit

Hemingway, Abraham

[17??-18??] Was a tenant at Southolm, Southowram in the time of Anne Lister

Hemingway & Thomas

Piano manufacturers and music sellers at 11-13 Northgate, Halifax. They had a piano factory in Kentish Town, London. They opened the Halifax business around 1865. In 1890, W. Hemingway was the sole proprietor.

See John Priestley

Hemingway, Catherine

[18??-18??] She ran a school in Halifax [around 1850]

Hemingway's Charity

In his will of 1613, Robert Hemingway left £10 to be loaned from time to time to

certain of the most religious and honest poor, or decayed tradesmen in the township of Northowram

He also gave £10 to the Free Grammar School in Halifax, and £40 towards the maintenance of a preacher at Coley Chapel. Using figures for average earnings, £10 in 1613 is roughly the equivalent of £22,600.00 today, and £40 is roughly the equivalent of £90,500.00.

The charity seems to have disappeared during the 19th century

Hemingway, Daniel

[16??-1707] Of Sowood House, Hipperholme

He married Unknown [16??-1708].

Children: (1) Daniel [1686-1707]; (2) Timothy [16??-1708].

Both Daniel and his father died within a few days of each other in April 1707.

Both Timothy and his mother died within a few days of each other in July 1708

Hemingway, Daniel

[1645-1???] Son of David Hemingway.

He lived at Mountain, Shelf.

He married a daughter of Daniel Mitchell.

Children: (1) child; (2) child; (3) child.

After the death of his father, he turned all his family out of their home at Mountain. His mother went to live with Joseph Croft, and his wife and children went to live with her father, Daniel Mitchell.

Heywood writes that he

never prospered, and grew worse ... and took very desperate courses in drinking and sports

and

sold the estate for drink

He went to live at the Stump Cross Inn

Hemingway, David

[16??-16??] Of Mountain, Shelf.

He married (1) Mrs Mary Best.

Children: (1) Daniel.

He married (2) Mary, daughter of Richard Best by his first marriage.

Children: (2) Mary who married Jonathan Laycock

Hemingway, Edward

[1814-1890] Son of John Hemingway. Born in Southowram.

He was a linen draper [1851]; a linen draper employing 2 men, 2 apprentices and 2 women [1861]; a retired silk manufacturer [1871]; a retired linen draper [1881].

In 1840, he married Martha Ann Keighley [1815-1???] from Halifax.

The family lived at 8 Crown Street, Halifax [1851, 1861]; 83 Pellon Lane, Halifax [1871]; Balmoral Place, Halifax [1873]; 21 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1881]

Living with them in 1851 were 6 assistants.

Living with them in 1871 was mother-in-law Sarah Keighley [aged 80] born in Ripponden

Hemingway, Edward Manks

[1864-1921] Son of John Hemingway.

He was a bank clerk's apprentice [1881]; a bank cashier [1891]; a stockbroker [1901, 1911]; a partner in Walton & Hemingway [1912].

He never married.

He lived at Hollins House, Southowram [1905, 1911].

Living with him in 1911, were his nephew Geoffrey Wilson Hemingway, his unmarried sisters Louisa, Julia Mary and Gertrude Ruth.

He was buried at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram

Hemingway, George

[18??-1???] Maltster of Lightcliffe.

Around 1880, he bought the Temple Opera House, Bolton which was formerly the Temple Mill, a cotton mill. On 16th April 1882, the theatre burnt down with damage estimated at £15,000. Hemingway was only partly insured. It was suggested that cotton-waste, which had collected when the building was a mill, had been ignited by a cigarette-end dropped by someone in the balcony

Hemingway, George

[1838-1???] Son of Ann [née Appleyard] and John Hemingway. Born in Lightcliffe.

On 1st February 1879, he married Mary, daughter of Joseph Holt – her second husband – in Lightcliffe Parish Church

Hemingway, Harriet

[1795-1???] Daughter of Mary and Charles Hemingway.

She was a charwoman in Halifax [1841] and licensee of the Duke of Leeds, Halifax according to Francis Scott

Hemingway's: Henry Hemingway & Company

Brass founders and finishers at West Parade Brass Works, Halifax [1905]

Hemingway, Isaac

[1815-1857] Stone merchant and farmer at Hipperholme.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) child; (2) child; (3) child; (4) child; (5) child; (6) child; (7) child.

In April 1857, he died shortly after being found with his throat dreadfully cut and with a razor in his hand. The Coroner's inquest on 6th April 1857 heard that he sustained a head injury some time previously, and

was in the unfortunate habit of drinking, the evil effects of which were more than usually perceptible on him

On the morning of his death, he had risen early and gone to work on the farm, before returning home and killing himself in his room.

At the Inquest, the jury returned a verdict on this

fearful and melancholy death

that

the deceased killed himself while in a state of temporary mental derangement

and applied to the Coroner that he allow

the razor, the instrument of death, to be burnt in the fire in the presence of the jury

Hemingway, J.

[17??-18??] Grocer at Elland.

In June 1818, he was declared bankrupt

Hemingway, James

[17??-18??] Tallow chandler at Halifax [1809]

Hemingway, James Hick

[1832-1???] Born in Liverpool.

He became a general merchant.

In 1879, he married Jane, daughter of Richard Hoyle.

The family lived at Saunders Street, Southport [1881] and 4 Platt Lane, Rusholme, Manchester [1891]

[15??-1???] Built Mytholm, Hipperholme around 1570

[1602-1662] Son of Robert Hemingway.

In 1612, his aunt, Mrs Crowther, bought Shibden Hall from Edward Waterhouse on John's behalf.

In 1615, Mrs Crowther and Robert Hemingway died. John was under age and was made ward of the Crown, and his uncle Samuel Lister was appointed guardian to John and his four sisters.

John died still under age, and his four sisters – including Sibel, Phoebe – inherited Shibden Hall

[1748-1829] Stone merchant at Southowram

[1786-18??] He married Unknown.

Children: (1) John; (2) Edward; (3) daughter who married Mr Wood

[1???-1659] Of Mytholme, Shibden.

[1819-1???] Son of John Hemingway. Born in Southowram.

He was a stone merchant employing 47 men [1871]; a farmer of 14 acres [1871]; a land owner [1871].

In October 1860, he married Mary Ann Manks [1836-1903].

Children: (1) John Riley [b 1861]; (2) Louisa [b 1862]; (3) Edward Manks; (4) Samuel Walter; (5) Julia Mary [b 1868]; (6) Gertrude Ruth [b 1870].

The family lived at Hollins House, Southowram [1871, 1881, 1891, 1901]

On 28th October 1873, John committed suicide by hanging.

In 1911, the unmarried sisters Louisa Julia Mary and Gertrude Ruth were living with brother Edward Manks at Hollins House.

Mary Ann was buried at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram

Hemingway, Jonas

See Rev Paul Greenwood

Hemingway, Joshua

[18??-18??] He lived at Giles House, Hove Edge

Hemingway, Louisa

[1862-1931] Daughter of John Hemingway.

She never married.

In 1911, she and her unmarried sisters Julia Mary and Gertrude Ruth were living with brother Edward Manks at Hollins House.

She died at Sunnyside Hydro Institution, Southport.

She was buried at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram

Hemingway, Misses

Elizabeth and Mary Hemingway were straw hat manufacturers in Halifax.

On 26th November 1835, Elizabeth married Benjamin Milnes, a merchant of Halifax, at Halifax Parish Church.

Mary married Abraham Beaumont, a stone mason of Fixby, on the same day

Hemingway, Phoebe

[1608-1695] Aka Phebe Hemmingway. Daughter of Robert Hemingway.

She married her cousin, John Lister

Hemingway's Pianoforte & Harmonium Warehouse

Music and musical instrument retail agent at 30 Saint James's Road, Halifax [1865, 1895].

In 1899, W. Hemingway's Pianoforte Warehouse was at 11 Northgate, Halifax.

See W. Hemingway

Hemingway, Robert

[15??-1615] Of Over Brea.

He married (1) Jennet, daughter of Richard Sunderland.

In 1590, he married (2) Edith, daughter of Thomas Lister.

Children: (1) John; (2) Sibella; (3) Edith; (4) Phebe; (5) Martha.

He established Hemingway's Charity

Hemingway, Robert

[1539-16??] Son of Thomas Hemingway of Walterclough Hall.

In 1580, he became engaged to [and married?] Isabel, daughter of Edward Gibson.

Through his wife, he had interests in Shibden Mill. In 1592, he bought further property near the mill

Hemingway's Saddlers

Stood on Briggate, Elland, next to the Malt Shovel [1890s]

Hemingway, Samuel Walter

[1866-1914] Son of John Hemingway.

He was an ironmonger [1891, 1901].

In August 1914, he died in the USA

Hemingway, Sergeant Joshua

[1865-1901] Soldier who was the first Elland Volunteer to die at Kimberley during the Boer War.

A memorial to Sergeant Hemingway in the form of a drinking fountain is set into the wall of Victoria swimming baths, Elland. This was unveiled by Major Edwards of Cornwall and reads

Erected to the memory of Joshua Hemingway of Whitwell Place.
Elland's first Volunteer for Active Service with the Imperial Yeomanry in the South African War.
Died at Kimberley, February 15th, 1901
Greater love hath no man that this, that a man lay down his life for his friend

Hemingway, Sibel

[15??-1633] Aka Sibella, Sybil, Sibill Daughter of Robert Hemingway.

She married her cousin, Thomas Lister

Hemingway, Thomas

[15??-15??] Of Walterclough Hall.

He married Unknown.

Children: Robert

Hemingway, W.

[18??-19??] Proprietor of Hemingway & Thomas [1890]. He was a self-taught musician, teacher and composer, and composed a popular schottische, Coringa. He encouraged the formation of string bands in the district.

In 1899, W. Hemingway's Pianoforte Warehouse was at 11 Northgate, Halifax.

A 1900 advertisement for the business announced

W. Hemingway
Bluthner & Kap's Pianofortes
11 Northgate, Halifax

See Hemingway's Pianoforte & Harmonium Warehouse

Hemingway, William

[18??-1890] His family lived at Swine Market, Halifax [1840s] and Chapeltown, Halifax.

In 1859, he married Sarah Whitaker at Lister Lane Methodist Chapel.

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 2230]

Hemingwaye, Sir John

[14??-15??] Son of John Hemingway of Brea. Minister of Hartshead [1528]. The title Sir was adopted by several ministers

Heminway, Henry

[1705-17??] Halifax attorney

Hemm, Frederick

[18??-19??] He lived at Palace House, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Hemmingway, Catherine

[18??-18??] Or Hemingway. She ran a private school in Halifax [1830, 1850]

Hemmingway, Misses

Around 1840, they ran a school in Brighouse

Hempenstall

Henden Bridge, Erringden

Hempston Stalle

A spelling of Heptonstall recorded in 1553

Hemstock, Rev Henry

[18??-19??] MA. Vicar of Bradshaw [1905]

Hemstock, Rev J.

[18??-19??] Vicar of Bradshaw [1892]

Henchcliff

A variant of the surname Hinchliffe

Henderson, Rev E. C.

[1???-19??] Vicar of All Souls' Church, Halifax [19??]. He later became an honorary canon at Wakefield Cathedral

Henderson, Rev J.

[19??-19??] He was at Derker, Oldham before becoming Vicar of Heywood's Chapel [1963]

Henderson, Rev James

[17??-1804] He was educated at Edinburgh University before becoming Minister at Myrtle Grove Chapel, Eastwood [1792].

On his death, there were 4 members of the church. Rev Joseph Cockin tried to improve the situation by sending students from Idle Academy, one of whom, Rev James Scott, succeeded Henderson in 1807

Henderson, S. D.

[18??-19??] Medical practitioner in Brighouse [1895]

Henderson's: T. & A. Henderson

Drapers at Halifax. Partners included T. Henderson and A. Henderson.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1851

Hengler's Circus Royal

An equestrian display held at the Halifax Riding School in 1851

Henpecked Club, Hebden Bridge

Recorded in 1875 when, after

its numbers having form some years been growing smaller by degrees and beautifully less

became defunct

Peace to its ashes

Henpecked Husbands, Ancient Order of

Formed in the 1890s as a rambling society.

In 1904, it was revived by 6 Methodist preachers who met in an empty cottage in Cragg Vale.

Their meetings were held in secret.

Later, they held their meetings at Boulderclough Methodist Chapel – see Boulderclough Henpecked Club.

The group met on Easter Monday for the purpose of

having a real jovial time, free from the care of apron strings

It was disbanded around 1970

Henrey, Rev Thomas

[18??-18??] MA. Perpetual Curate at Saint Paul's Church, King Cross [1859, 1861]

Henry, Rev Austin

[1???-19??] Priest at Saint Bernard's Catholic Church, Halifax [1935]

Henry Barber fire engine

A fire engine owned by Brighouse Corporation, and named after Henry Jocelyn Barber.

The appliance was used at the Victoria Mill fire on 27th July 1905, but the work was jeopardised when the rubber hoses burst and a rubber joint seized up.

See Brighouse Borough Fire Brigade

Henry, George McWilliams

[1858-19??] MRCS. Nephew and adopted son of Joseph McCarogher McWilliams. Born in Omagh, Ireland.

He was Surgeon [1882]; Medical practitioner in Halifax [1895].

He lived at London House, Halifax [with William Shaw 1881].

On 17th August 1882, he Rose, the youngest daughter of John Crossley of Hopwood Hall, Halifax, at Harrison Road Chapel, Halifax

Henry Moore Sculpture Studio

Art gallery opened at the Dean Clough Galleries in 198?

Henry Sugden Memorial Hall

Henry Whiteley's Fund for Aged People's Treat

Recorded in 1935.

See Henry Whiteley

Henry Whiteley's Park, Ripponden

Dyson Lane. Aka Stones Recreation Ground.

Recorded in 1935, when, in his will, Henry Whiteley left a field near Slitheroe Bridge to Rishworth UDC and Soyland UDC for creation of the park.

Swings here were moved from the children's playground between Stones School and the Butcher's Arms.

Calderdale Council now look after the Park

Hensall Sand Company Limited

Recorded in 1937 at Royal Insurance Buildings, Halifax

Henshaw Barn, Walsden

Henshaw Farm, Todmorden

Thomas Law

Henshaw Road. Early 18th century laithe-house

Hepden

See Hebden, Hebden surname and Hepden surname

Hepden

Heppenstall

Hepper Botham, Rastrick

Heppenstall, James

[18??-19??] Partner in Haigh & Heppenstall.

He lived at South Lane, Elland [1905]

A stream at Rastrick

Heppings Legacy

In 1730, John Greenwood of Heppings gave an annual sum of £1 for the distribution of canvas cloth to the poor of Stansfield who were not in receipt of any other relief. Using figures for average earnings, £1 in 1730 is roughly the equivalent of £1,530.00 today

Heppinstall

Hepplewhite

A variant of the surname Hebblethwaite

Heptinstall

Hepton

Hepton Rural District Council

Hepton, Mary

[1???-17??] A widow who leased the Preaching House, Heptonstall from the Methodists and lived there in Wesley's time. She had a small shop there and sold old clothes and treacle toffee. As the numbers grew, the services were held at Robert Greenwood's house in North Gate

Formed in 1937 by the amalgamation of Wadsworth and part of Midgley, and in 1938 included Todmorden. In 18 July 1962, a Local Government Commission proposed that the built-up area of Sowerby Bridge should merge with Halifax and the rest of Sowerby Bridge with Hebden-Hepton Rural District Council

Heptonstall...

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Heptonstall

Other forms of the surname include Hempenstall, Heppenstall, Heppinstall and Heptinstall

John de Heptonstall is recorded in 1296.

Obviously, the name comes from Heptonstall

The Hepworth family

Of Yew Trees, Lightcliffe. Members included George Hepworth

Hepworth, Albert

[18??-1871] Landlord of the Sportsman, Rastrick [1867-1871]. After his death, his wife, Ann, took over [1871-1891], then Sam Eastwood, then the Hepworth's son, Albert [1897-1899]

Hepworth, Albert

[1866-1908] Of Brighouse. Son of Albert Hepworth.

Took over from his parents and others as landlord of the Sportsman, Rastrick [1897-1899].

He was landlord of the Railway Hotel, Hebden Bridge [1905, 1908].

He married Sarah [1869-19??] from Brighouse.

Children: (1) Emily [b 1888] who was born in Brighouse; (2) Elsie [b 1894] who was born in Australia

Question: Does anyone know how Elsie came to be born in Australia?

Hepworth & Son, Brighouse

Brighouse architects.

Established by George Hepworth and George Hepworth.

They designed several local buildings including Alexandra Mill, Saint Anne's in the Grove Church, Southowram, Saint Chad's Mission Church & School, Victoria Baths, Elland, Woodvale Silk Mills and, with Samuel Wilkinson, a cemetery at Audenshaw, near Manchester [1902]

Hepworth, Dyson

[18??-1???] Landlord of the Horse & Jockey Beerhouse, Brighouse [1892].

He was charged with having his house open during prohibited hours on Sunday 20th November 1892, after Sergeant Copping and PC Morley found George Bancroft seated in the beerhouse with a pint of beer in front of him. Hepworth was fined £1 13/- plus costs

Hepworth, Frederick

[1864-19??] An insurance agent at Brighouse.

In 1899, he pleaded guilty to forging and uttering 2 claims on the Royal Liver Friendly Society. He had submitted 2 proposals forms for the life of one Walter Walker. It was said that Walker was living in a house in Elland, whereas he was, in fact, a man of intemperate habits living in the Halifax Workhouse. When Walker died, Hepworth received payment on the first policy, and subsequently repaid it to the Society. Hepworth was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment with hard labour

Hepworth, George

[1799-1875] Architect and surveyor. He was essentially the

Builder of Brighouse

He established a practice which became Hepworth & Son.

In 1830, he married Elizabeth [1810-1877] from Nottinghamshire.

Children: (1) William [b 1831] who was a bookkeeper [1851]; (2) Ann [b 1834]; (3) John [b 1835]; (4) George; (5) Hugh [b 1851].

The family lived at Church Lane, Brighouse [1851].

He died 1st January 1875.

Probate records show effects valued at under £2,000

Hepworth, George

[1849-1929] Son of George Hepworth. Born in Brighouse.

Brighouse-based architect and partner in Hepworth & Son.

He was an artist and drew a couple of postcards depicting life in Brighouse in the early 20th century.

He was a keen photographer, and a founder member of the Brighouse Photographic Society.

In 1885, he wrote Brighouse, its scenery & antiquities.

A collection of his glass photographic plates were held at Brighouse Museum.

He lived at 11 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1894]; 20 Bradford Road, Brighouse [1901, 1929].

Probate records show effects valued at £5,355 19/2d

Hepworth, Joe

[18??-19??] Cornet player who established McCarty's Prize Band of Clifton

Hepworth, John

[17??-1???] Of Yew Trees, Lightcliffe.

In 1790, he shot a stag at Lightcliffe. In 1948, the Hepworth family presented the antlers to Brighouse Art Gallery

Hepworth, John

[18??-1???] Beerhouse keeper at the Freemasons' Arms, Brighouse [1881].

In October 1881, he was fined 19/6d for serving beer to a drunken person, John Greenwood, delver of Southowram. Witnesses said that Greenwood was not drunk, but was of weak intellect. Greenwood was ordered to pay 18/6d or go to prison for 14 days

Hepworth's: John & George Hepworth

Joiners at Brighouse. Partners included John Hepworth and George Hepworth.

The partnership was dissolved in May 1853

Hepworth, Matthew

[17??-1???] Coiner of Ovenden.

The official notice of 1769 for his arrest described him as

MATTHEW HEPWORTH, late of Ovenden, in the same Parish, Butcher, about 40 years old, 5ft 7 ins high, rather slender, a little pock-broke, wears his own Hair, which is of a reddish Colour, and almost straight

Hepworth, Mr

[1???-1???] Stationmaster at Elland Railway Station [1859]

Hepworth, Mr

[18??-18??] In 1869, he took over the dyeing business of John Burgess.

He moved to Calder Dye Works, Rastrick and traded variously as Burgess & Sons, Thomas Burgess, and Rhodes Sowden.

In 1888, the business was acquired by W. Grandage & Company

Herbert, John

[17??-18??] Halifax attorney. He was at 14 Old Market, Halifax [1834]

Herdman, William

[15??-15??] Vicar of Saint Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden [1562]

Herepath, Edwin Loud

[18??-19??] He was a Captain in the Yorkshire Regiment. He was Paymaster with the rank of Honorary Major [24th May 1884]. Staff Paymaster at Halifax [28th February 1899]

Herford, Brooke

[1830-1903] Born in Altrincham. He became a Unitarian minister. Around 1850, he became a preacher at Todmorden Unitarian Church. In 1855, he resigned because his rôle became virtually a private minister for the Fielden family. He went on to serve at Sheffield. In 1875, he moved to the USA

The Heritage Business

A local history resource selling books, cards, toys, and local crafts from premises shared by Routes to Roots at Dale Street, Todmorden

More information: Telephone: 01706-814531

Question: Is there a website with more up-to-date information?

Heritage Open Days

A period of 3 or 4 days each year, on which certain scheduled monuments and listed buildings are open to the public

Herman, Rev Donald

[19??-19??] He was vicar at Liverpool before becoming Vicar of Stainland [1954]. In 1959, he left to serve in Carlisle

Heroes

Herrebothlegh, Luddenden

A messuage called Herrebothlegh or Herboithleghe in Luddenden is mentioned in the will of John Deyne of Haworth [1545].

The will is recorded in Volume 2 [1545-1559] of E. W. Crossley's book Halifax Wills

Herring, John Frederick

[1795-1865] He was an artist specialising in animals. He painted the winners of the Saint Leger for thirty-two years, besides other sporting subjects. He was a member of the Society of British Artists [1841], and he exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Society of British Artists. He also drove coaches between Wakefield and Lincoln, Doncaster and Halifax, and London and York

Herschel, Sir Friedrich Wilhelm

[1738-1822] Born in Hanover, Germany. He came to England as a musician. He was the first organist at Halifax Parish Church where he stayed for a few months from August to November 1766.

During that time, he played violin in the orchestra – and Joah Bates played organ - when the Messiah had its first performance in Halifax.

He moved to the Octagon Chapel, Bath in December 1766.

He subsequently became famous as an astronomer. In 1781, he discovered the planet Uranus which he always called Georgium Sidus, George's Star. In 1782, he was appointed Court Royal to George III

Hervey, Rev George Augustine

[18??-19??] MA. He was Vicar of Southowram [1897, 1905]; Vicar of Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland [1906-1910]; Vicar at Sowerby [1909, 1910].

When he was appointed at Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland, there was a tradition of providing a free tea for the choristers between the afternoon and evening services, with a gallon of ale for the men. Rev Hervey decided that should this would stop. The decision resulted in the choir going on strike outside the vestry door. Eventually when the bells stopped ringing, the choristers called the action off, but feelings were never the same.

He married Unknown.

Children: son [b 1899]

Hervey, James

[18??-18??] Stockbroker at Halifax.

In 1851, he was declared bankrupt.

Partner in Lewis & Hervey [1851].

In 1851, the partnership was declared bankrupt

Hervey, Rev William Romaine

[18??-19??] MA. He was Vicar of Southowram [1892, 1895] and Senior Curate at Halifax Parish Church. In 1895, he was appointed vicar of Birstall, Leeds

Heseltine

Hesilrige, Rev Charles Maynard

[1832-1???] From Hertfordshire.

He was Curate at Hartshead / Clifton [1881].

In 1872, he married Sarah Hannah Mason at Tadcaster.

Children: (1) Grey [b 1872]; (2) Maria [b 1874]; (3) Charles [b 1876]

Hesketh, Rev D. C.

[19??-19??] Vicar of Saint Augustine's Church, Pellon [1944]

Hesketh, Rev Robert

[1697-1774] Born in Bolton. He was educated at Glasgow University. He was minister at Bolton-le-Moors [1722], Carnforth [1725] and Walmsley before becoming Minister at Myrtle Grove Chapel, Eastwood [1739] and Minister of Heywood's Chapel [May 1744].

During his ministry, a parsonage was built at Laithe Croft, Northowram. To supplement his income, he built a school near the new parsonage.

When Scott's Academy moved from Heckmondwike to Northowram, it was held at Hesketh's school. The students stayed at the Parsonage.

He married Helen.

Children: (1) a daughter; (2) a daughter; (3) a daughter; (4) Elizabeth who married Rev William Northend.

He was buried at Heywood's Chapel

Hesselden

[1847-1???] Born in Ovenden. (Possibly) uncle of George Bedford Whitaker.

There are currently only around 3 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hesselden. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Hesselden, Alfred

He was a brewer (possibly) at Grove Brewery; ale & porter brewer [1871]; ale brewer [1881]; a brewer [1891]; a brewer (worker) [1901].

He married Sarah [1845-1905].

Children: (1) John [b 1867]; (2) James [b 1870]; (3) Mary Jane [b 1872]; (4) Eliza Anne [b 1873]; (5) Emily [b 1875]; (6) Ellen [b 1877]; (7) Thomas [b 1879]; (8) Frank [b 1882]; (9) Sarah [b 1884]; (10) Harriet [b 1886] who married [1909] John Thomas.

The family lived at Grove, Midgley [1871, 1881]; next to Grove House, Midgley [1891]; 2 Brampton (next to Grove House) [1901]

Hesselden, Emmanuel

[18??-19??] Proprietor of the Perseverance Laundry, Elland [1905]

Hesselden, George

[1834-1899] Licensee of the Peacock, Warley [1874, 1899].

He died 8th November 1899 [aged 65]

Hesselgreaves, George E.

[18??-19??] Todmorden schoolmaster [1905]

Heton, Joan de

[12??-13??] A nun at Kirklees Nunnery. In 1315, she was one of a number of nuns accused of inappropriate behaviour. She was judicially convicted before the Archbishop of York of the crime of incest with Richard de Lathe and Sir Michael Scot, a priest, and penance was enjoined

Heton, Richard de

[1???-1389] Aka Heaton. Son of Henry of Heaton. Vicar of Halifax [1362].

In 1386, he was fined 12d for failing to attend the court at Wakefield.

At a time when surnames were in a state of flux, his brother's name was William Hanson.

See Hangingroyd House, Shibden and Upper Shibden Hall

Hewgill, Rev William

[18??-1???] MA. He was educated at New College, London before becoming Minister at Warley Congregational Church [1856, 1861].

During his time at Warley, the old gallery of the school was demolished and The School Room at the bottom of Warley Town Lane was built.

In June 1865, he moved to Farnworth

Hewitson, George

[18??-18??] He was a worsted spinner in partnership with Luke Swallow Leyland [until 1851 when the partnership was dissolved]

Hewitt, Charles George

[1842-19??] Born in Saint Luke, Middlesex.

In 1879, he married Agnes Mainwaring in Stoke upon Trent.

They were teachers at Ripponden National School.

There are 2 windows in Ripponden Church in their memory.

He bequeathed money which was used to purchase the West Window in the Church

Hewitt, G. C.

[17??-18??] Of Ripponden. Around 1820, he wrote several works on making models from cardboard and paper

Hewitt, Joseph

[16??-16??] He married Anne, daughter of James Robinson.

Children: James

Hewitt, Peggy

[19??-] Local writer and member of the Halifax Authors' Circle. In 1985, she published These Lonely Mountains, a biography of the Brontë moors

Hewitt, Rev Walter Marshall

[18??-19??] MA. He served at Sheffield before becoming Curate at All Souls' Church, Haley Hill [1893]

Hewley's: Lady Hewley's Charity

A charity which benefitted local churches including Bridge End Congregational Church, Brighouse and Moor End Congregational Church

Hewson, Brian

[19??-] Mayor of Todmorden [2005-2006]

Hey

The surname originated in Scammonden.

George Redmonds tells us that Alan del Heye is recorded at Scammonden in 1333, and Robert del Heye is recorded at Barkisland in 1379

There are currently around 20 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hey. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

The Hey family of Hebden Bridge

See Saint James the Great Church, Hebden Bridge

Hey, Abraham Henry

[1854-1???] Born in Ringby.

He was a general servant [1881].

In 1877, he married Fanny, widow of George Bottomley.

Children: (1) child; (2) child.

The family lived at 25 New Street, Southowram [1881].

In 1881, Abraham Henry, Fanny were listed with 4 children named Bottomley and 2 named Hey

Hey & Company

Tailors & outfitters. They were at 33 Orange Street, Halifax [1905]

Hey, Ayrton

[18??-1904] Landlord of the Crown & Anchor, Mixenden [1898, 1904].

He married Sarah Ann.

After Ayrton's death, Sarah Ann took over at the Crown & Anchor [1905].

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1904

Hey's: Benjamin Hey & Son Limited

Woollen manufacturers. They were at Lower Skircoat Green [1936]

Hey, Eneas

[17??-1???] A weaver of High Moss, Rishworth.

He married Unknown.

Children: Hannah who was baptised at Saint Bartholomew's Church, Dean Head [22nd July 1792]

Hey's Farm, Todmorden

Inchfield Road. Early 18th century house

Hey Head Farm, Lumbutts

Lumbutts Road. Late 17th century house and barn

Hey Head Green, Todmorden

On 24th August 1856, there was a large Chartist meeting here to congratulate John Frost on his return to Britain from his sentence of transportation. Frost attended the meeting

Hey, Inspector Eli

[1843-1883] Or Haigh.

He was police sergeant at Barnsley (for 5 years); at Queensbury (for 3½ years); at Dringhouses, near York (for 1 year). before becoming Police inspector at Brighouse [1876]. He was due to move to Holmfirth, but local householders in Brighouse petitioned that he stay here.

In 1877, he was a witness in the trial of Maria Kershaw.

He married Unknown.

Children: daughter.

On 5th October 1883, he attended a meeting at Huddersfield and caught a severe cold which

developed alarming symptoms of gastric derangement with fever

and died at Brighouse police station

Hey, J.

[18??-18??] Reed maker at Halifax.

In January 1862, he was declared bankrupt

Hey, James

[17??-1813] Luddite. Son of a Methodist family.

He married Unknown [1793-18??].

Children: (1) child; (2) child.

In 1813, he, Joseph Crowther and Nathan Hoyle were convicted of robbing a dwelling house, and putting the persons therein in great fear. They were executed.

Shillitoe visited his widow

Hey, Job

[17??-18??] Of Greetland.

He married Sarah.

Children: (1) Susannah [b 1799]; (2) John [b 1803]; (3) William [b 1805]; (4) James [b 1808]; (5) Mary [b 1810]; (6) Ann [b 1812].

The children were all baptised at the Greetland Wesleyan Chapel

Hey, Job

[1771-1813] Or John. A cotton spinner at Greetland.

He was one of the members of a Luddite gang charged with stealing firearms from George Haigh. He had been recruited into the gang on account of his local knowledge that Haigh owned weapons. After the robbery, the pistol and 3¼ pounds of gunpowder were found in Hey's house.

Hey was hanged at 1:30 pm on 16th January 1813 at Tyburn

Question: There appear to be several men called Job Hey around at this time. Please email me if you can clarify the entries or remove any confusion between the several Jobs

Hey, Job

[1792-1863] (Possibly) son of William Hey.

On 27th December 1813, he married Hannah Calverley [1794-1822] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Sarah [1814] who died in infancy; (2) William [1815-1827]; (3) Joseph [1818-1881]; (4) James [b 1821]; (5) Edward [1822] who died in infancy.

On 24th August 1823, he married (2) Sarah Bolton [1795-18??] at Elland Parish Church. Sarah was dead by 1861.

Children: (6) Abraham [b 1823]; (7) John [b 1827]; (8) Hannah [b 1830].

Job, Hannah and children Sarah, William, Joseph and Edward were buried at Saint Bartholomew's Churchyard, Ripponden

Hey, John

[1???-18??] Son of John Hey.

He was a relieving officer.

He married Ann Davenport [1807-18??].

Children: (1) Ann Esther [1834-1908] who married John Hill; (2) John Edwards.

He was dead before 1851

Hey, John

[18??-18??] On 25th September 1803, he married Nancy, daughter of Benjamin Edwards.

Children: John.

He was dead before 1862

Hey, John Edwards

[1839-1890] Son of John Hey. Born in Halifax.

He was a ventilating engineer in Halifax; a partner in Hill & Hey [1874]. In 1874, he and John Hill patented a design for improvements in ventilators.

His sister Ann Esther Hey married his partner John Hill.

On 9th August 1866, he married (1) Mary Ann Jenkinson [1843-1872].

In 1874, he married (2) Mary Elizabeth Jessup [1839-1???] in Banbury.

The family lived at Clare Hall Road, Halifax [1891].

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1891

Hey, Joseph

[18??-18??] Carpenter and joiner at Halifax.

He was declared bankrupt but this was annulled in November 1841

Hey, Levi

[18??-18??] Of Hipperholme,

On 17th January 1867, he was returning home after drinking at the White Bear when he was attacked by 3 labourers, Thomas Barber, Samuel Sharp, and Joseph Anderton and robbed of 5/- and was then ill-used. The prisoners were discharged as it appeared that Hey was fresh at the time and could not identify his assailants

Hey, M.

[18??-19??] Partner in W. G. Hey & Son.

He lived at Park Place, Halifax [1905]

Hey, Paul

[17??-18??] Mercer and linen draper at the House at the Maypole, Halifax [1805]

Hey, Samuel

[1807-18??] Of Midgley.

In 1829, he married Betty Nicholl of Midgley, at Halifax Parish Church

In February 1834, he was sentenced to 1 month's imprisonment for selling his wife – with a halter round her neck – for 2/- in Halifax market on 30th November 1833.

At his trial, , Hey said that

he had sold her because she was a bad wife

The Chairman said

she might be so, and he had acted towards here like a bad husband, and if he had been an educated man, the sentence of the Court upon him would have been very different

He was imprisoned in the house of correction for 1 month

Hey, Thomas

[18??-19??] He was Mayor of Halifax [1920-1922]

See Metz-en-Couture

Hey, Thomas Knowles

[1813-1891] Chemist and druggist of Hebden Bridge.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) David who became a chemist and druggist in Hebden Bridge; (2) Helen; (3) Jane.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1891

Hey, W. G.

[18??-19??] Partner in W. G. Hey & Son.

He lived at First Avenue, Halifax [1905]

Hey's: W. G. Hey & Son

Joiners at undertakers at Ann Street, Halifax [1905]. Partners included W. G. Hey and M. Hey

Hey, William

[17??-18??] He (possibly) married Mary Law.

Children: (1) Job; (2) Hannah [1794-1850] who married Silvanus Habergham

Heygate, Rev Reginald Thomas

[1857-1947] MA. He worked in Newfoundland. He returned to Britain and became curate at Leeds [1889-1893] and vicar of Honley before becoming Vicar of Saint Paul's Church, Halifax [1900]. He was appointed to Boston, Lincolnshire.

In 1890, he married Mary Archibald, daughter of the Governor of Nova Scotia. They had no children.

He retired in 1923

Heyhurst, Richard

[15??-16??] Vicar of Coley [1623]

Heyhurst, Robert

[18??-19??] In 1880, he married Ruth, daughter of William Laycock and widow of Isaac Firth, in Halifax

Heys Clough, Warley

A valley and stream which runs off Warley Moor

Heys's: Fred Heys & Son Limited

19/20th century billiard-table makers of Central Street, Halifax

Heys, James

[1???-1855] A travelling portrait painter. He died at the Northgate Hotel

Heywood's

Retailers of toys and fancy leather goods at 45 and 46 Halifax Borough Market [1915].

In 1915, the firm was advertised alongside Mewett & Heywood

Heywood, Eliezer

[1657-1730] Second son of Rev Oliver Heywood. Born at Northowram.

He was ordained and died whilst minister at Dronfield, Derbyshire.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) son; (2) son; (3) son; (4) son; (5) daughter; (6) daughter; (7) daughter; (8) daughter. A genealogy of the Heywood family is given in Oliver Heywood's Diaries.

Heywood's House, Northowram

Heywood, Rev James Walter

[18??-19??] He was vicar at Rochdale before becoming Vicar of Hebden Bridge [1926]. He was the first married vicar of the Parish. He resigned in 1955

Heywood, John

[1656-1704] Eldest son of Rev Oliver Heywood. Born at Northowram.

He was ordained and served at Rotherham, Pontefract, and died at Sheffield. A genealogy of the Heywood family is given in Oliver Heywood's Diaries.

Heywood, Nathaniel

[1633-1677] Brother of Rev Oliver Heywood. He was born in Bolton. He was Chaplain at Illingworth [1652-1656]. Around 1654, he married. He left to serve at Ormskirk. He was ejected in 1662. His brother published some of his sermons after his death.

See Matthew Smith

Heywood, Rev Oliver

[1630-1702] BA. He was a popular and controversial Minister of Heywood's Chapel [1650].

The four volumes of his diaries and notebooks – edited by J. Horsfall Turner – give much detail about life in the district.

See Mrs Judith Higson, The Life & Works of Oliver Heywood, The Rev Oliver Heywood BA 1630-1702 and Poem by Rev John Fawcett

Heyworth & Sutcliffe

Picker makers at Gauxholme.

The partnership was dissolved in December 1863

Heyworth, Charles

[1815-1876] Of Clough, Walsden.

He took a leading part in the building of Walsden Church. In 1864, he had the contract for the erection of the spire

Heyworth, Dr H.

[1???-18??] He lived at Pall Mall, Todmorden. Part of his garden – which originally extended from Meadow Lane to Bond Street – became York Place, Todmorden

Heyworth, J. H.

[18??-19??] Cotton manufacturer at Vale Mill, Todmorden [1905]

Heyworth, Jeremiah

[17??-1???] Of Top o' th' Hill Farm, Walsden.

He married Betty, daughter of John Fielden of Bottomley

Heyworth, John

[17??-1???] Of General Wood Farm, Walsden.

He married Mally, daughter of John Fielden of Bottomley

Heyworth, Samuel

[18??-18??] Cotton dealer at Gauxholme.

In November 1856, he was declared bankrupt

Heyworth, T.

[1799-1876] Of Woodhouse.

He was the Relieving officer at Todmorden. He was appointed when the Poor Law Act came into operation [1838], and held the post until his death

See Tim Cowbrain

Hibbert, George

[1811-1859] Born in Ashton-under-Lyne.

He was Waggon & Horses, Rastrick [1851].

On 10th April 1839, he married Ellen [1810-1???] from Clifton, at Elland Church.

He died at the Lower George, Rastrick.

Ellen was victualler at the Lower George, Rastrick [1861].

Living with Ellen in 1861 were her niece Ellen Pratt [aged 13] and lodger John Wilson [aged 25] (woollen dyer) was were

Hickey, Rev J.

[19??-19??] Priest at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, West Vale. In 1955, he was appointed parish priest at Huddersfield

Hicks, Herbert G.

[1848-1???] He was an assistant surgeon boarding with Ernest Hamerton [1871]

Hicks, Rev W. T.

[19??-????] Vicar of Saint Peter's Church, Walsden. In 1981, he was appointed vicar of Knottingley

Higgin Chamber, Boulderclough

Mid 17th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

Thomas Stansfeld [1534]

Isaac Hopkinson [1624]

John Hopkinson [16??]

John Titterington [1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1876, 1881]

Thomas Mitchell [late 18th century]

Sidney Hallas [1871]

David Whiteley [1902]

Those who were born here have included Whiteley Turner [1866] and Tommy Whitaker [187?]

Higgin House, Southowram

Higgin Lane, Bank Top. Recorded on maps produced in 1854

Higgins

Higgins's: C. A. Higgins & Company

Manufacturing confectioners at Long Lover Lane, Pellon [1905].

See William Briggs Watson

Higgins, G.

[19??-] Curate at Brighouse [1963-1966]

Higgins, Joseph

[12??-12??] Tavern keeper at Halifax.

In December 1855, he was declared insolvent

High Bentley Farm, Shelf

Aka Lower Fold Farm

High Bentley Hall, Shelf

Green Lane.

Bentley Park is mentioned around 1275. The present house was a 15th century aisled house. The original timber building was cased in stone in 1661. The home of the Benteley family.

In the 17th century, it was occupied by Richard Wade and the Wade family of yeoman clothiers. A lintel is inscribed RW IW 1661. There were Royal Arms decorating the house.

In the later 17th century, it was occupied by Joseph Northend and passed down the family.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Thomas Brear [1871]

It has been suggested that a part of the building was used as a chapel.

This is discussed in Ancient Halls in & about Halifax and The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

See Low Bentley Hall, Lower Fold Farm, Shelf and Shelf petrifying well

High Brown Knowl Standing Stone, Wadsworth

A standing stone on High Brown Knowl, Wadsworth

High Brown Knowl, Wadsworth

Aka High Brown Knoll. At 1450 ft, this is the highest point at the eastern end of the Wadsworth district where it meets Midgley Moor.

Mesolithic flint tools and several examples of late Neolithic or Bronze Age rock art have been found here.

See Brown, High Brown Knowl Standing Stone, Wadsworth, Jackson's Ridge, Low Brown Knowl, Wadsworth and Wadsworth Law

High Cross Farm, Shelf

High Gate Farm, Blackshawhead

John Crowther [1881]

Named for Shelf High Cross which stood nearby

High Garth, Warley

Badger Lane. Early 18th century house

High Gate House, Colden

Highgate Lane. Late 17th century house

High Greenwood, Heptonstall

High Hirst, Wadsworth

The Mitchell family of High Greenwood

William Mitchell [1798]

John Mitchell

William Mitchell [1818, 1819]

See Everilshaw, Heptonstall

16th century house.

Rev Daniel Taylor lived here in the late 18th / early 19th century. He took in boarding pupils

High House Farm, Hipperholme

High House Farm, Midgley

Samuel Sharpe [1847, 1853]

High House Lane. Farmhouse dated 1606.

The cross of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem appears on the porch

High Hurst, Hebden Royd

When the house was demolished, a frieze dated 1629 was taken to Chantry House, Heptonstall

High Lee Green Branch of the Luddendenfoot Co-operative Society

Branch #1 of the Luddendenfoot Industrial Co-operative Society opened around 1872 at High Lee Green

High Lee Green Cricket Club, Luddendenfoot

To the right of the pavilion is a field with a pond, known locally as The Dam.

After the last match of the season, or when the club celebrates a championship triumph or a cup victory, club members have been known to celebrate by jumping in the dam

See Luddendenfoot Cricket Club

High Lee, Luddenden

The surname Hiley originated here

High Lee Railway Dam, Luddendenfoot

Dam which supplied the water troughs for the railway

See High Lee Green Cricket Club, Luddendenfoot

High Level Railway

Railway line which ran from Saint Paul's station through a cutting to Pellon Station across the valley on the Wheatley viaduct through the Wheatley Tunnel between Wheatley and Ovenden, and on to Holmfield.

Built by the Halifax High Level Railway Company.

Construction began in 1883.

The first section from Holmfield to Pellon was opened to goods traffic on 1st August 1890. The section for Holmfield to Saint Paul's opened for passengers on 5th September 1890.

At Holmfield, the line joined the Halifax-Queensbury and Bradford-Keighley line of the Great Northern Railway from North Bridge Station - via Old Lane Tunnel and Lee Bank Tunnel – to Ovenden.

A station at Wheatley was planned but never built.

In July 1894, the line was acquired by the Great Northern Railway Company, and the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company.

The line closed for passengers on 31st December 1917. It was then a freight-only line.

The line was revived after World War I, and withdrawn on 1st January 1927.

The line finally closed for goods in June 1960, when Holmfield station closed.

The line was dismantled.

See Old Station House, Ovenden and Station Hotel, Holmfield

High Moor, Soyland

See James Riley

High Rough, Hebden Bridge

High Rough, Midgley Moor

A Mesolithic site

High Royd Bridge, Luddendenfoot

Bridge #3 over the Rochdale Canal near Luddendenfoot

High Royd, Halifax

Pepper Hill / Bradford Old Road. 17th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

John Holt

James Holt

Samuel Clay [1841]

High Saltonstall, Warley

High Sunderland, Halifax

17th century house which stood at Horley Green, overlooking the Shibden Valley. It was built around 1629 for the Sunderland family. It was demolished in 1951 See Lower High Sunderland

High Town field, Elland

Aka Highest Town Field. A part of mediæval Elland. Recorded in 1750

High Trees Hall, Barkisland

Dog Lane. Owned by the Ramsden family. Thomas Ramsden lived here in 1524. Dated IR 1678 for John Ramsden. It is now 2 private dwellings

The High Trees, Skircoat

Heath Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

The widow and sons of Adam Crossfield Foster [1901]

Colonel L. P. Foster [1905]

Ronald Crossfield Foster [1918]

High Wicken Farm, Higher Inchfield

See Moorcock Farm, Higher Inchfield

Higham & Chambers

Brighouse law firm. Partners included Thomas Bradbury Chambers

Higham, Eastwood

Dyke Lane. Originally known as Rougham. Mid 17th century house.

An early 18th century barn is listed

Higham, George

[1801-1860] Born in Castleford.

He became a solicitor in Brighouse. He specialised in public business and matters relating to the railways. He was one of a number of attorneys who were

commissioned for taking acknowledgements of deeds executed by married women

He was Clerk to the trustees of the Bradford & Huddersfield Turnpike Trust (on the death of Greenwood Bentley of Bradford).

He married Ann [1802-1858] from Littleborough.

Children: (1) George William; (2) Sarah; (3) Thomas [1834-1861]; (4) John [1836-1859]; (5) James Rhodes [1839-1863]; (6) Emily [18??-1867] who married John Brooke.

The family lived at Bonegate House [1851].

He was once playing with an infant son and caused the child to start laughing. The laughter could not be stopped and they called a doctor. The doctor could not calm the child down and he died of the attack.

See Saint Martin's Church, Brighouse

Higham's: George Higham & Son

Brighouse solicitors established by George Higham and George William Higham

Higham, George William

[1827-1853] Son of George Higham. He was a partner in George Higham & Son. He died after 12 days' illness in his 26th year

Higham, James

[1857-1911] Born in Preston, Lancashire.

He was a beerhouse keeper at the Alma, Cottonstones [1891]; a launderer [1901]. His wife Frances was a laundress [1901], and a laundry proprietress high class [1911].

In 1882, he married Frances Alice Hibberd [1866-1???] from Manchester, in Skipton.

Children: Isabella [b 1883] who was a school teacher [1901].

The family lived at Water Houses, Soyland [1901]; Waterhouses, Ripponden [1911]

Higham, John

[17??-18??] Stocking manufacturer in Copper Street, Halifax [1816]

Higham, John Sharp

[1857-1932] Liberal MP for Sowerby [1904-1918].

On 1st July 1907, his son was seriously injured by falling out of a railway carriage

Higham, Sarah

[1829-1859] Daughter of George Higham. She was the first child to be baptised at Saint Martin's Church, Brighouse.

She married Joshua Tolson

Higher Ashes Cottage, Cross Stone

Stands just north of Higher Ashes.

Laithe-house dated 1854. The barn is also listed

Higher Ashes, Cross Stone

Todmorden. Aka Upper Ashes, Uppermost Ashes [1684].

This is said to be the finest example of a yeoman clothier's house in the Todmorden district.

A fireplace is dated WSS 1682, and there is a datestone WSS 1691 for William and Sarah Sutcliffe and the Sutcliffe family.

Another stone is inscribed WS set 1673.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

John, son of William Sutcliffe [1712]

A former cottage – with a lintel inscribed IS 1714 – is now an outbuilding. This is listed.

It is now 3 private dwellings.

The nearby cottage and barn are listed.

Lower Ashes is nearby

Higher Birks, Walsden

Crossley New Road. Late 17th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

E. W. Cockcroft

Higher Colden, Heptonstall

Colden Lane. Mid 17th century house.

See Less Colden Farm, Heptonstall

Higher Eastwood, Todmorden

7 & 8 Eastwood Lane. A small group of 17th century cottages behind Eastwood Old Hall. A datestone is inscribed John Eastwood 1630 IC

See Eastwood

Higher Hanging Shaw, Todmorden

Sourhall Road.

The early 18th century field barn for Lower Hanging Shaw, Todmorden is nearby

Higher Hartley, Todmorden

Farm.

Now derelict.

Lower Hartley still exists

Higher House, Cragg Vale

Tenter Hill Lane. Built around 1666.

A row of 16 bee-boles set into a wall to the west of the house are listed

Higher House Moor Monolith

Standing stone about 15 ft long on Higher House Moor, Mytholmroyd. It now leans at an angle

Higher House Moor, Mytholmroyd

Aka Turley Holes Moor, Erringden, Erringden Moor

Moorland named for Higher House, Mytholmroyd.

Yorkshire Water – with a grant from the National Lottery – are restoring the moorland.

See Hove Yard Wood, Mytholmroyd

Higher House, Mytholmroyd

House dated WSN 1666.

Gives its name to Higher House Moor

Higher House Wood, Cragg Vale

Higher Knowl, Walsden

See Hollinrake family of Higher Knowl

Higher Langfield Farm, Todmorden

Late 17th century property - Numbers 5 & 6 Rough Side Lane, Higher Langfield Farm, and the attached barn - are listed

Higher Lee, Lumbutts

Lee Lane. 2 early 19th century cottages

Higher Murgatshaw Farm, Stansfield

Shaw Lane. 17th century building with later alterations. A barn was added in 1851.

Owners and tenants have included

Mr Wadsworth

Edmund Wadsworth [in the mid-19th century]

Higher Needless, Hebden Bridge

Higher New Yard, Stainland

Dog Lane. Late 17th / 18th century house formerly known as New Yard

Higher Oldfield Farm, Luddenden

Built in 1??? Demolished in 19??. The barn has been converted into a house

Higher Scout Farm, Walsden

Bottomley Road. Early 19th century laithe-house with added cottages.

See Samuel Fielden

Higher Speed Metals Limited

A subsidiary of Marshall's (Halifax) Limited

Higher Stoodley Cottage, Langfield

Lee Bottom Road. House dated IS 1744.

Higher Stoodley Farm, Langfield

Lee Bottom Road. House built around 1770.

Similar to Horsfall House.

Owners and tenants have included

Mr Horsfall [1890]

See Lower Stoodley Farm

Higher Underbank House, Hebden Bridge

Charlestown. Built around 1770.

There is an enigmatic carving – see photograph – above a [now blocked-up] window.

See Underbank House, Hebden Bridge

Higher Wormald, Rishworth

Laithe-house dated 1796 WJ

Highfield Astronomical & Meteorological Society

The society held their meetings at William Richardson's observatory at Highfield, Southowram in the 19th century.

Members included Samuel Baines (who kept a record of the Society's proceedings in a minute book

Highfield Cottages, Southowram

Pinnar Lane. A group of cottages originally called Laverock Hall, Southowram.

William Richardson lived here and had an observatory here with a large hand-operated astronomical telescope. The sides of the square observatory faced the four points of the compass. The observatory was the meeting place for The Highfield Astronomical and Meteorological Society. The observatory was used as a workshop and then demolished in the late 1960s. Farm.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Charles Farrar [1851]

Elizabeth Fawthrop [1891, 1901]

Rev George Edward Aspinall [1922] – after his death, the property was sold at auction for £800

There is a carved stone head set into a niche in the southern gable of the building

Highfield Farm, Southowram

Pinnar Lane. Property dated 1677.

The rear barn was probably an early 16th century house.

Owners and tenants have included

Elijah Mitchell

Rev George Edward Aspinall [1922] – after his death, the property, including 14 acres of land, was sold at auction for £800

Arthur Pickles[1920s]

William Henry Kitson [1930]

Advertisements published in January 1864 ran

Announcement of Auction Sale at Highfield Farm, Southowram for Mr Midgley.
Sale of Milch cows, 300 stones of capital hay, 100 stones of straw, 25 tons manure

and

TO LET. Highfield Farm, Southowram. Farmhouse, barn, mistal and 19 days work of land
Apply Mr Aspinall, Hall Ings, Southowram

On 21st October 1901, 21st October 1901, Mrs Jane Kaye was gored to death by a bull at the farm.

The farm is now 2 private dwellings

Highfield, Hipperholme

Bramley Lane. House designed by William Ives. He lived at the house.

The head office of W. & J. Glossop Limited was here [1936]

Highfield House, Elland

Newcombe Street. Recorded in 1906

Highfield House, Exley

Exley Lane. Owners and tenants have included

Joshua Dodgson [1886]

George H. Manks [1905]

Highfield House, Halifax

Halifax Constitutional Club was here [1921]

Highfield Pit Farm, Southowram

An early name for Pit Farm, Southowram

Highfield, Southowram

Pinnar Lane. This area is almost the highest point at Southowram. The war memorial is at the very highest point.

William Richardson lived at Highfield here

Highley

Other forms of the surname include Hiley

George Redmonds tells us that the name originated at High Lee, Luddenden.

There are various spellings. Hugh de Hilylee is recorded at Sowerby in 1331, Thomas Hilele is recorded at Sowerby in 1379, Thomas de Hylegh is recorded at Sowerby, Richard de Hylelegh is recorded at Clifton in 1391, Thomas Hyleleghe is recorded at Sowerby in 1456, Edward Hylelee is recorded at Sowerby in 1538 and Edward Hiley is recorded at Luddenden in 1642.

Branches of the family moved to Highley Hall, Clifton around 1390

There are currently around 22 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Highley. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Highley's: A. E. Highley & Sons

Plumbers and glaziers established by Albert Edward Highley.

In 1936, they were at 285 Warley Road, Halifax, 196 Pellon Lane, Halifax, and 69-73 Crossley Terrace, Halifax

Highley, Albert Edward

[1878-1935] Son of Walter Highley.

He was a plumber (employer) [1911].

He established A. E. Highley & Sons

On 14th February 1903, he married Annie Lumb [1877-1948] of Sowerby, at Halifax.

Children: (1) Amy Vera; (2) George Frederick [b 1909]; (3) Donald; (4) Dorothy.

The family lived at 285 Warley Road, Halifax [1936]

Highley, Alfred Cooper

[1834-1894] Son of John Highley.

He was a book keeper/accountant.

He moved to Bradford where he worked for John Simonett & Sons, Ivory Comb Manufacturers.

On 18th June 1861, he married Sarah Ann [1843-1897], daughter John Simonett at Bradford Cathedral

Highley, Fred

[18??-19??] Of Clay Bank House, Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children: Kate who married Norman Frederick Smagg Winter

Highley, George Henry

[1834-1878] Son of Henry Holt Highley. He went into the family business, Henry Highley & Sons. He was a partner in T. R. Sutcliffe & Sons [1865].

He married Mary, daughter of Samuel Walker.

Children: (1) Samuel; (2) George; (3) Frances Mary who married Richard Edgar Horsfall; (4) Leonard.

The family lived at Green Bank, Hipperholme [18??]

Highley, George Walker

[1865-1923] Son of George Henry Highley. Nephew of Walter Walker.

In 1923, he was head of Watson Brothers.

He died at 2 Queensgate, Halifax.

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Highley Hall, Clifton

Aka Highley Hall Farm. The Highley family of Sowerby moved to Clifton around 1390. The house was originally called Crosse Hall.

In 1391, Richard de Hylelegh was the Parish Constable of Clifton.

The present hall is dated RH 1632 although parts are likely to be older.

Owners and tenants have included

the Ramsden family [before 1600]

William Brear [1891]

Roland Pape [18??-1958]

the Pape family [until 1989/1990]

There are stories of a poltergeist – a small girl – at the Hall.

See Highley and Thomas de Hylegh

Highley's: Henry Highley & Sons

Card makers established by Henry Holt Highley in 1858 when his partnership in Leyland & Highley was dissolved.

They had business at Croft Mills, Halifax, at Savile Mills, Halifax and at Lindley

Highley, Henry Holt

[1809-1893] Son of James Highley.

He was a partner in Leyland & Highley [1845, 1849]; a card maker at Ward's End, Halifax [1849]; a partner in T. R. Sutcliffe & Sons [1865]. In 1858, he established Henry Highley & Sons.

He married Frances, daughter of Mr Sutcliffe.

Children: (1) George Henry; (2) Thomas Sutcliffe.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1893

Highley, Rev Herbert

[1866-1944] Third son of Thomas Sutcliffe Highley.

In the years 1898-1900, he played cricket for Hertfordshire in the Minor Counties Championships.

On 14th November 1895, he married Katie, daughter of Joshua Wilson at Saint Matthew's, Rastrick

Highley, James

[1776-1849] Of Halifax.

He was a bailiff; a clerk; a writer; Assistant Overseer; Vestry Clerk.

On 31st January 1802, he married Ellen (Ellin) Settle. at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) William Frederick; (2) Mary [1804-1885]; (3) John; (4) Henry Holt; (5) Ellen [1812-1819]; (6) Sarah Ann [1815-1849]; (7) Samuel Matthew [1817-1877]; (8) Ellen [1819-190?]; (9) Harriot [b 1821]; (10) Eliza [1824-1882]; (11) child

Highley, James Riley

[1824-1875] Son of William Frederick Highley. On 19th October 1854, he married his cousin Lucy Ann Highley in Halifax.

Children: (1) Lucie Annie [1856-1857]; (2) Kate [1857-1858]; (3) child [1858] who died at birth; (4) Ada Elizabeth [1860-1860].

His wife died just one month before their fourth child Ada Elizabeth died.

After Lucy Ann's death, he spent some time in London before emigrating to New Zealand.

He died in New Zealand [1st February 1875]

Highley, James Settle

[1807-1891] Son of James Highley. Born in Halifax.

He became an accountant. He was a law stationer at George Street, Halifax [1850].

In 1842, he married Meliora Seward [1811-1870] from Birmingham, in Halifax.

Children: (1) Jane Seward; (2) Philip [b 1847]; (3) Robert; (4) Harry [b 1852] who was a solicitor's general clerk [1871]

The family lived at 2 George Street, Halifax [1851]; 3 Haugh Shaw Cottage, Haugh Shaw Terrace, Halifax [1861]; Brunswick Street, Halifax [1871]; Wensley Place, Ripon with his married daughter, Jane, [1881]

Highley, Jane Seward

[1845-1???] Daughter of James Settle Highley.

In 1867, she married William Hall Child.

In 1870, after her husband's death, she married Frederick Mather King

Highley, John

[1805-1889] Son of James Highley.

He was a builder and joiner employing 13 men [1850s]; in partnership with his brother Samuel Matthew Highley [1817-1877] who was a joiner. He built many houses in the Skircoat area.

On 30th January 1833, he married (1) Sabina Cooper [1810-1843] at Halifax Parish Church. Children: (1) Alfred Cooper; (2) Lucy Ann; (3) Oliver [1838-1862]; (4) Sabina [1840-1920]; (5) Walter [1842-1842]. On 12th April 1848, he married (2) married Caroline Shaw in Halifax.

Children: (5) Kate [b 1849]; (6) Walter; (7) Frances Ellen [b 1852]; (8) John [b 1853]; (9) Charles [b 1857]; (10) Louie [b 1861]; (11) Fred [b 1886]; (12) Blanche [b 1867]

Highley, Leonard

[1874-1917] Son of George Henry Highley.

He was a worsted coating manufacturer [1911] and a partner in Myers & Highley [until 1911]

Later, he was in partnership with Frederick George Wilson as Wilson & Highley, worsted spinners at Peel Mills, Bingley. The partnership was dissolved in October 1913

Highley, Lucy Ann

[1836-1860] Daughter of John Highley.

She married her cousin James Riley Highley in Halifax.

She died just one month before their fourth child Ada Elizabeth died.

After Lucy Ann's death, her husband spent some time in London before emigrating to New Zealand where he died [1st February 1875]

Highley, Robert

[1850-1921] Son of James Settle Highley.

He was an accountant's clerk [1871]; a public accountant [1881].

In 1874, he married Eliza Pickup [1850-1???] in Pontefract.

Children: (1) Meliora [b 1876]; (2) Daisy [b 1878] who married George Frederick Sugden.

The family lived at 1 Upper Brunswick Street, Halifax [1881]; 28 Clifton Road, Skircoat [1891, 1901].

He died at 23 Savile Crescent, Halifax.

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell [15th November 1921]

Highley, Samuel Matthew

[1817-1877] Son of James Highley.

He was a joiner; (possibly) in partnership with his brother John Highley

Highley's: Samuel W. Highley & Company

Worsted-spinning business established in 1913 by Samuel Walker Highley at Union Mills, Halifax

Highley, Samuel Walker

[18??-1942] Son of George Henry Highley.

He was a partner on Walter Walker & Company. In 1910, there was a court case in which he tried to stop Douglas, son of Walter Walker, being brought into the business. Samuel lost and the partnership was dissolved in 1913. He established Samuel W. Highley & Company in the same year.

He died at Harrogate

Highley, Thomas

[1???-1???] Of Clifton.

He married the elder daughter of Stephen Ellis. Ellis disapproved of him

Highley, Thomas Sutcliffe

[1837-1896] JP. Son of Henry Holt Highley.

He was a card maker. He went into the family business, Henry Highley & Sons.

He married Esther Jane, daughter of Ashton Stansfield.

Children: (1) (possibly) Henry Ashton [b 1862] who became a solicitor; (2) William; (3) Herbert; (4) (possibly) Bertram [b 1876] who was a card maker. He lived at Glenwood, Southowram, Rockville, Halifax [1895], and 17 Savile Crescent, Halifax [1896].

He died at Ripon.

Members of the family are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1896

Highley, Walter

[1850-1930] Son of John Highley.

He was a plumber; a printer/compositor.

On 15th April 1875, he married Ellen Clarkson.

Children: (1) Fred [b 1876]; (2) Albert Edward; (3) Charles H [b 1880]; (4) Robert [b 1882]; (5) Ethel M [b 1884]; (6) Walter [b 1886]; (7) Nelly [b 1888]; (8) Eunice [b 1890]

Highley, William

[1864-1899] Son of Thomas Sutcliffe Highley. He went into the family business, Henry Highley & Sons.

He married Jessie, daughter of James Ambler.

Children: Mabel [1892-1932] who married George Bertram Holdsworth

Highley, William Frederick

[1802-1857] Son of James Highley.

He succeeded his father as assistant Overseer and Vestry Clerk

On 5th June 1823. he married Mary Ann Riley at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) James Riley; (2) Henry [b 1825]; (3) Frederick [b 1827]; (4) William [b 1830]; (5) Walter [1831-1833]; (6) Edwin [b 1833]; (7) Elizabeth [b 1835]; (8) Arthur 1837-1878]; (9) Mary Ann [b 1839]; (10) George Walter 1841-1842]

Highroad Well

Area of Calderdale to the west of Halifax.

Earlier names include Aredwell [1546], Harewood Well, Harwood Well, Harrod Well, and Herdwell [1775].

See Golden Lion, Halifax, Horse & Jockey, Halifax, The Wells, Highroad Well and Wellesley Barracks

Highroad Well Moor

Part of the Manor of Skircoat.

The Savile family had quarries here.

See Warley Clough and West View Park

Highroad Well Post Office

Recorded in 1905 at 440 Gibbet Street

Highroad Well Smallpox Hospital

Higson, Rev Ernest

[18??-19??] Minister at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1910-1915]

Higson, Mrs Judith

[16??-1???] Of Northowram.

In May 1683, her son was

stricken with a strange distemper which left him swollen and insensible

Dr Thornton diagnosed that the illness was unnatural and prescribed a cake, made of wheatmeal and horseshoe stumps mixed with the boy's urine and hair, to make the witch reveal herself. Mrs Higson was a member of Heywood's congregation and he recommended that she fast and pray for her son's recovery

Hilbert Brothers

Furniture removers and hay, straw and corn merchants at Union Street South, Halifax [1915]

Hilditch, Geoffrey

[1933-] OBE, FI Mech E. General Manager of Halifax Passenger Transport [1963]

See Halifax Passenger Transport

Hiley

A variant of the surname Highley

There are currently only around 7 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hiley. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Hiley, C. J.

[18??-19??] Organist at Heptonstall Parish Church for 43 years until 26th August 1909

Hiley, James

[1784-1836] Son of John Hiley.

He was a surgeon.

In 1804, he married Ann Walker [1784-1836] in Elland.

Children: (1) Mary [1804-1834]; (2) Nanny [1807-1860] who married [1829] John Edward Ogden [1809-18??]; (3) Sarah Walker [1809-1884] who did not marry; (4) John Simeon; (5) James; (6) Simeon [1819-1871]; (7) Emma [1824-1886] who did not marry.

Most of the family were buried at Elland Parish Church

Hiley, James

[1813-1877] Son of James Hiley

He was Medical Officer for Elland-cum-Greetland [1845, 1865, 1874].

He never married.

He lived in Southgate, Elland with his sisters: Sarah Walker, Emma and Nanny [1841, 1851, 1861, 1871]

Hiley, John

[1754-1830] He married Grace [1752-1828].

Children: James.

Grace and John were buried at Elland Parish Church

Hiley, Rev John Simeon

[1811-1865] MA, BD. Son of James Hiley. Born in Elland. Baptised at Trinity College Dublin [1811].

He was a Fellow of Saint John's College Cambridge and curate of Quorndon & Woodhouse, Leicestershire [1857].

He trained and qualified as a doctor but became a clergyman

In 1845, he married (1) Ann Christiana Watkinson [1796-1849] at Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire.

In 1858, he married (2) Mary [1825-1888] in Otley. Mary was born in Laleham, Middlesex, the daughter of Mary [née Penrose] [1791-1873] and Dr Thomas Arnold [1795-1842], headmaster of Rugby School. She was widow of Alfred Twining, of Gray's Inn, London, whom she had married [1847] at Kendal.

Children: (1) Arnold James Watkinson [1858-1929] who became a clergyman; (2) Louis Richard Trevenen [1862-1897].

In June 1868, after John Simeon's death, his widow Mary married Rev Robert Hayes [1838-1888] who succeeded John Simeon as curate of Woodhouse, Leicestershire.

On the death of Rev Hayes, his stepson, Rev Arnold James Watkinson Hiley became Vicar of Woodhouse

Hiley, Samuel

[1805-1840] Of Halifax.

He was a member of the Oddfellows.

He lived at Lister Lane, Halifax [1840].

He was buried at Sion Congregational Church, Halifax

Hiley, Thomas

[1869-19??] Born in Brighouse.

He was a cotton twiner [1901] and a cotton spinner [1911].

In 1900, he married Sarah Jane, daughter of Alfred Sugden, in Halifax.

The family lived at the Horse & Jockey, Brighouse with Sarah's parents [1901]

The Hill family of Halifax & Soyland

Hill, Albert

[18??-19??] Established Albert Hill & Company

Hill's: Albert Hill & Company

Woollen, Italian cloth and general trimming merchants established by Albert Hill at Tower Buildings, Halifax. In 1905, they were at Powell Street, Halifax

Hill, Alfred

[1854-1???] Born in Kirkheaton.

He married Mary Ann Wood [1850-1???] from Mirfield.

Children: (1) Sarah [b 1876]; (2) Alice [b 1877]; (3) Walter [b 1882]; (4) Thomas; (5) Ada [b 1888]; (6) Edith [b 1888].

Hill & Heginbottom

Halifax leather merchants [1905]. Partners included Mr Hill and Ralph Heginbottom

Hill & Hey

In 1871, the ventilating engineering business founded by Charles Watson business became Hill & Hey. Partners included John Hill and John Edwards Hey.

In 1874, they were at Bond Street, Halifax.

In 1882, Watson retired and John Edwards Hey became sole proprietor.

The firm became James Bedford & Company.

See Double current ventilators

Hill & Norris

Halifax legal firm [1934]

Hill, Betty Nuttall

[1747-1772] Daughter of Richard Hill

She inherited the bulk of the estate of her grandfather Samuel Hill, and she was to receive this inheritance when she came of age or married. Samuel appointed five trustees:

John & Robert Nuttall of Bury

George Stansfield of Sowerby, merchant

John Whitacre of Longwood House

George Ramsden of Clifton

The trustees were to run the estate and pay his debts and pay Richard Hill an income of £50 per year, so long he did not interfere in the upbringing of his daughter Betty Nuttall Hill who was in the guardianship of her grandmother Susan Kay (Nuttall) who also received £50 per year.

In 1767, she married John Bower and inherited the estate.

They had no children.

She died in 1772, and without having children, Samuel Hill's estate reverted back to the trustees. The case was taken to Chancery and was finally settle in 1793. After the death of Betty Kay, Richard Hill took up with Ann Wylde they lived together as man & wife. There was no legal marriage between them(this was determined by a seperate court case), she is the wife mentioned in the Companion entry for Samuel Hill. They had two children Richard Holroyde Hill & Amelia Hill who married Charles Vincent. Richard Hill's date of death is also given in the transcript as 1780

Hill, Charles

[1???-1???] Constable at Todmorden & Walsden [1759]

Hill, Charles Marshall

[1864-1903] LRCP, MRCS. Son of John Edwards Hill. Born in Skircoat [3rd March 1864].

On 27th April 1892, he married Edith Florence Hilda Louise Fox.

The family lived at Priory Place, Doncaster.

He died of gastritis in Hong Kong [4th July 1903].

He was buried at Hong Kong

Hill, Edward

[1589-1668] MA. He was rector of Crofton and vicar of Huddersfield. He was ejected and – being related to the Listers of Shibden Hall – moved to Shibden.

He married Ann [1615-1668].

The both died within 2 hours of each other on the same day in January 1668/9 and were buried at Halifax Parish Church

Hill, Ely

[17??-1???] Coiner

Hill End Farm, Norwood Green

Hill, Sir Enoch

[1865-1942] JP, FCIS. In 1909, he founded the Halifax & District Permanent Banking Company Limited.

See Johanna Axe and Northedge Park, Hipperholme

Hill, Ernest Hatton

[1861-1918] Son of John Edwards Hill. Born in Halifax.

He was Coroner for Halifax and Huddersfield districts; Coroner for the Honour of Pontefract; Coroner for the West Riding [1905]; in the 4th Battalion Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment.

He lived at Savile Lawn, Halifax [1905].

He died at Fulford Military Hospital, York, following an operation [11th April 1918]

Hill, Rev F. C.

[1???-19??] Curate at Saint Anne's in the Grove Church, Southowram [1928]

Hill, George

[1914-1892] Son of Thomas (Tom) Hill.

He married (1) Hilda Smith.

He married (2) Emily Briggs

Hill, Green

[18??-19??] On 5th November 1904, he married Gertrude, daughter of Joe Oates, at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram

Hill, H. Rowland

[18??-1???] Halifax-born artist. President of the British Water Colour Society. He was a member of the Halifax Art Society

Hill House Clough, Mytholmroyd

Hill House, Halifax

Haley Hill. Stood next to the mills of James Akroyd & Son.

Owners and tenants have included

John Wright Child [1851]

Hill House, Mytholmroyd

Raw Lane. Early 17th-century farm-house. The porch is dated 1698

Hill House, Wadsworth

Hill, Rev James Robert

James Greenwood [1861, 1871]

Hill, Canon J. B.

[18??-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1897-1898]

Hill, Jack

[1912-1943] Son of Thomas (Tom) Hill.

In 1935, he married Alice Clark [1912-1979].

Children: Thomas Greenwood [b 1939].

Jack died in a Japanese POW camp in Maluku, Indonesia

Hill, James

[16??-17??] Of Soyland.

He was a clothier.

Around 1694, he acquired Hoyle Bank Farm.

He married Deborah [1657-1741].

Children: Samuel.

Deborah is mentioned on Samuel's Hill family tomb in Ripponden Churchyard

[18??-19??] MA. He was educated at Saint John's College Oxford before becoming Curate at Brighouse [1890] and Fifth Vicar of Lightcliffe [28th May 1897]. He resigned in July 1903

[17??-1???] Coiner

[1777-1813] A cotton spinner from North Dean, Greetland.

On 25th December 1810, he (possibly) married Susannah Fleeming from Norland, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: child.

He was one of the members of a Luddite gang charged with stealing firearms from George Haigh. He was also charged with frame-breaking.

At the trial, Hill said that he was present at the robbery, but did not take an active part in the crime. The judge directed that, because he was present, he was equally guilty.

Hill was executed on 26th January 1813.

His brother escaped being apprehended by the authorities. John's widow said that both John and his brother had been forced to take part in the robbery. John had been forced from his bed by the Gang. She followed them for half-a-mile, in a state of undress, until they threatened to blow her brains out if she did not go back home.

Shillitoe visited his widow

[18??-19??] Son of Lancelot Porter Hill.

Landlord of the Black Horse, Clifton [1935]

[1835-1901] Born in Forfarshire, Scotland.

He was a ventilating engineer; a partner in Hill & Hey [1874]. In 1874, he and John Edwards Hey patented a design for improvements in ventilators.

On 26th October 1858, he married Ann Esther, sister of John Edwards Hey, in Halifax.

He died in Halifax

[1850-1???] Born in Bishopsthorpe.

He was A flag cutter [1881].

He married Mary [1850-1???] from Queensbury. Mary was innkeeper at the Crown & Cushion, Halifax [1891]

Children: (1) Amy [b 1877]; (2) Walter.

The family lived at Ann Street, Halifax [1881]; 32 Winding Road, Halifax [1891]

Hill, John Edwards

[1832-1901] Son of Richard Hill.

Halifax solicitor [1879].

On 11th August 1858, he married Phoebe Ann, daughter of Joseph Hatton at Saint Jude's, Islington.

Children: (1) Mary [b 1860]; (2) Ernest Hatton; (3) Charles Marshall.

The family lived at 20 King Cross Street, Halifax [1861]; 6 Harrison Road, Halifax [1901].

He died at home from a heart attack on Easter Monday, 8th April 1901. He died intestate.

See Halifax Ragged School

Hill, John Henry

[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor with Gaunt, Foster & Hill [1934].

He qualified in May 1914

Hill, Joshua

[1660-1739] Curate at Southowram [1698,1703] and Vicar of Lightcliffe [1706].

The Northowram Register records that he

had bin blind & unfit to preach a long time, & the chapel oft empty

He was buried at Lightcliffe

Hill, Lancelot Porter

[1868-1945] Born in Whitehaven.

He was a farmer in Cumberland [1924]. In 1924, he declined an invitation from Sir George Armytage to become tenant at Kirklees Home Farm. In 1935, he accepted and moved to Kirklees.

In 1895, he married Sarah Ann Mattinson in Cumberland.

Children: (1) John; (2) Jane

Hill, Mabel

[19??-19??] She set a women's endurance roller-skating record of 52 hours. The record was broken by Mary Quinn of Deganwy, who skated for 53 hours at the Victory Rink, Sowerby Bridge

Hill, Mr

[18??-1???] He married Phoebe Anne [1835-19??]. Phoebe Anne was widowed by 1911.

Children: Mary Edwards [b 1860].

The family lived at 19 Balmoral Place, Halifax [1911]

Hill Park Estate

Builders and contractors at Kebroyd Hall and Delph Hill Farm, Soyland. Partners included W. Gledhill and W. Parker.

The partnership was dissolved in 1929

Hill, Rev R. C.

[18??-19??] Or Rev R. J. Hill.

Minister at Waring Green Congregational Church [1892]

Hill, Richard

[1???-18??] On 24/3/1831, he married Mary, daughter of John Edwards.

Children: John Edwards

Hill, Richard

[17??-1780] Of Kebroyd. Son of Samuel Hill.

In 1746, he went into partnership with his father.

Richard left to set up in business on his own. This led to his being estranged from his father and subsequently disinherited. The bulk of Samuel's estate was to go to Richard's daughter Betty Nuttall.

He employed John Collier in his office.

In 1787 and 1788, he was mentioned in the Bankruptcy column of newspapers

He married Betty [1728-1747], daughter of Susan [née Nuttall] and Roger Kay of Bury.

Children: (1) Samuel [1746-1756]; (2) Betty Nuttall.

After Betty's death, Richard took up with Ann Wylde – whom Samuel Hill considered to be unsuitable and was excluded from his will – and they lived together as man and wife. There was no legal marriage between them – (as was determined by a separate court case).

Children: (3) Richard Holroyde; (4) Amelia who married Charles Vincent.

The family lived at Kebroyd Hall, Soyland where his father built a house for Richard.

The family were buried at Saint Bartholomew's Churchyard, Ripponden Wife Betty and son Samuel are mentioned on the family tomb in Ripponden Churchyard

Hill, Samuel

[1678-1759] A prosperous worsted manufacturer and merchant.

See The Letter Books of Joseph Holroyd & Sam Hill

Hill, T. R.

[18??-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1894-1901]

Hill, Thomas (Tom)

[1884-1930] Son of Alfred Hill. Born in Halifax.

He was (possibly) landlord of the Shears, West Vale [after 1911]; landlord of the Prince of Wales, West Vale [from 27th September 1930 until his death on 16th December 1930].

In 1911, he married Mary Ann, daughter of Henry Bedford, in Halifax.

Children: (1) Jack; (2) George

In 1938, Mary Ann married Walter Longbottom.

The family lived at 5 Jubilee Road, Siddal [1891]; 3 Morley View, Siddal [1901, 1911]; Oxford Lane, Siddal [1931].

Tom was landlord of the Prince of Wales, West Vale from 27th September 1930 until his death on 16th December 1930. Family tradition has it that Tom wanted his son to take over the running of the pub, but the offer was declined. The license at the pub was transferred to Mary Ann on 31st January 1931, and she remained only a few months

Hill Top, Elland

House. In the 1820s, it became known as North House, Elland

Hill Top Farm, Barkisland

Steel Lane. Thomas Horton left a part of the farm to the Minister of Ripponden

Hill Top Farm, Cragg Vale

Home of David Greenwood, one of the Cragg Vale Coiners

Hill Top, Shelf

Aka Pepper Hill Hall.

Owners and tenants have included

Joseph Johnson [1881]

Hill, Vernon

[1887-1971] Born in Halifax.

He was a sculptor, illustrator and lithographer; member of the Halifax Art Society. As a sculptor, his work includes the RAF Memorial at Runnymede, Bradford Cathedral, Guildford Cathedral, Saint Columba's Cathedral, Pont Street, London, Middle Temple, London, and a sculptor of Saint George in BBC Broadcasting House, London.

On 28th May 1914, he married Beatrice, daughter of Sidney Bedford, in London.

He lived at Westbourne Park, London, Northumberland Place, London, Headley Down, Hampshire, and 41 Hyde Park, Halifax [1919]

Hill, Rev W. F.

[18??-19??] Curate at Elland [1905]

Hill, Walter

[1879-19??] Son of John Hill. Born in Halifax.

He was a joiner [1901]; a licensed victualler at the Siddal Place, Siddal [1911].

In 1900, he married Emily Ann Walton [1877-19??] from Halifax, in Halifax.

Children: Annie [b 1903].

The family lived at 6 Westfield Terrace, Halifax [1901]; the Siddal Place, Siddal [1911]

The Hill, Warley

House aka Fern Hill, Warley

Hill, William

[1828-1889] Leeds-based architect whose practice built many Nonconformist chapels, including Bethesda Church, Elland

Hill, William

[1837-1895] Beerhouse keeper at the Spa inn, Cragg Vale [1895].

In 1859, he married Amanda Hinchcliffe in Halifax.

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895

Hillard, John Wesley

[1859-19??] Originally from Somerset. He worked in the grocery trade in London, France and Ireland before opening shops in Cleckheaton. His Brighouse shop opened in Briggate in 1905.

The business evolved into Hillard's Supermarket

Hillard's Supermarket, Brighouse

Business established by John Wesley Hillard. The business occupied the building which was built on the site of the Astoria and subsequently occupied by Hillard's, Tesco's, and currently Wilkinson's

Hillary, Rev H. E. B.

[19??-19??] He served at Cheltenham before becoming Minister at Lightcliffe Congregational Church [1957]

Hilliard, Rev W. J.

[19??-19??] Minister at Elim Pentecostal Church, Halifax [1966]

Hillman, George Brown

[1867-1932] Born in Halifax. In 1931, he became Conservative MP for Wakefield. He died the following year

Hillman, Rev Samuel David

[1???-1???] He trained at New College, London and served at Cray in Kent before becoming Minister at Luddendenfoot Congregational Church [October 1863]. In December 1870, he moved to Ilkley. He wrote several devotional works

Hillside, Brighouse

House on Church Lane.

It was known as Mayfield [1889]

Hillside, Todmorden

Harley Wood. The house was built in 1??? It was distinguished by its turrets

Hilltop, Hipperholme

Hilltop House, Halifax

Samuel Sowden [in the 19th century]

Aka Top o' th' Hill, House. Located at the end of what is now Lord Street at Town End. The house was bought by William Hopwood when he moved to Halifax about 1706. Around 1730, he demolished the house to build Hopwood Hall

Hillway House, Northowram

Tetley Lane. Mid-17th century house

Hillyard, Rev James

[1814-1873] Born in Ipswich. He was a Baptist minister at Shifnall, Shropshire, and an Independent minister at Thorne, Sheffield before becoming Minister at Providence Congregational Church, Elland [1857].

He married Susannah [b 1813] of Yarmouth.

Children: (1) Mary [b 1846]; (2) William [b b 1847]; (3) Priscilla [b 1849].

The family lived at Castle Gate, Elland [1861].

In September 1863, he moved to Market Deeping and then to Billesdon. He died in Leicester

Hilton & Son

Jewellers at Silver Street, Halifax [1850]

Hilton, James

[18??-19??] Player with Halifax RLFC [1908]. He won caps for England while at Halifax

Hilton, Sir John

[14??-15??] Priest at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby [1554]

Hilton, John

[17??-18??] Watchmaker and clockmaker at 3 & 4 Chapel town, Halifax [1822], Swine Market, Halifax [1829, 1834], and 22 Cow Green, Halifax [1837]

Hilton's: John Hilton & Company

Wholesale clothiers at Hebden Bridge [1905]. They were at Salem Mills, Hebden Bridge [1917]

Hilton, Mr

[1???-18??] Silversmith at Bull Green, Halifax [1841].

On the evening of Tuesday, 26th October 1841, whilst Hilton and family were taking tea, gold and silver valued at £5 16/- was stolen from the shop. A man and a boy, named as Townsend, had been behaving suspiciously in the shop, and had offered a musical box for sale, and asked for change for half-a-crown

Hilton, Walter M.

[18??-19??] Halifax photographer. He was at 10a Corn Market, Halifax.

In January 1894, he was declared bankrupt.

He was at 21 Bull Green, Halifax [1905]

Hinchcliffe

A variant of the surname Hinchliffe.

There are currently only around 8 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hinchcliffe. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Hinchcliffe, Arthur

[1880-1963] Son of Sydney Taylor Hinchcliffe. Born in Barkisland.

He was pianoforte tuner [1901]; a teacher of music and teacher of singing in Halifax; Professor of Singing [1911].

His pupils included Horace Sykes and Walter Widdop.

In 1907, he married Dorothy Rixson from London, in Eccleshall Bierlow.

The family lived at (possibly) 18 Stafford Parade, Halifax [1903], 35 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1911], and Montana, Savile Park Road [1936]

Hinchcliffe, Jonas

[1765-1833] A native of Holmfirth.

He trained at Northowram before becoming Minister at Booth Congregational Church [1794].

In 1801, he

left a divided congregation

and went to Haslingden. He moved to Allerton Chapel. He later joined the General Baptists at Horton.

He was buried at Booth Independent Church

Hinchcliffe, Joseph

[16??-1674] Heywood records that Hinchcliffe hanged himself after being accused of being a witch

Hinchcliffe, Sarah

[17??-18??] of Barnsley.

She married John Carr

Hinchcliffe, Sydney Taylor

[1837-1916] Born in Stainland.

He was a worsted spinner and a woollen spinner [1901].

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Maria [b 1863]; (2) Kate [b 1870]; (3) Arthur.

The family lived at Wood Side, Barkisland [1901]. In 1911, he was retired and living with his son in Halifax

Hinchcliffe, Thomas

[18??-19??] He was a Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant with the Imperial Yeomanry during the Boer Wars. He was awarded the Queen's South Africa medal

Hinchcliffe, Thomas

[1820-1880] Aka Tom. Son of William Hinchcliffe. Born in Stainland.

His father and 5 of his brothers were good musicians. He became a well-known vocalist. He played the clarionette.

On 20th July 1843, he married Emela Holroyd from Rastrick.

Children: (1) a daughter [d 1856]; (2) a daughter [d 1856].

In 1848, he was appointed bass-singer at Leeds Parish Church, and was known as the Great Yorkshire Basso. He was invited to sing before Queen Victoria in London.

In 1856, after the death of his daughters, he left Leeds and became Bandmaster of the 4th West York Militia at Hull.

Around 1862, he was Bandmaster of Stainland Brass Band.

He was landlord of

The Sun Inn, Rastrick [1845]

The Railway Hotel, Brighouse [1860]

The Talbot, Halifax [1864]

The Masons' Arms, Gauxholme [1870]

In July 1878, he had an attack of paralysis at Walsden Railway Station from which he never fully recovered. He moved from Gauxholme to Walsden and then to Dombey Street, Halifax, where he died.

He was buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 1853]

Hinchcliffe, William

[1???-1???] A tailor at Stainland. He was a musician.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Thomas; (2) son; (3) son; (4) son; (5) son; (6) son.

All his sons had musical abilities

Hinchliff

A variant of the surname Hinchliffe

Hinchliffe

Other forms of the surname include Henchcliff, Hinchcliffe, Hinchliff, Hinchsliff, Inchcliffe and Inchliffe

John de Hengeclif is recorded in 1324, and John Hinchliffe is recorded in 1633.

The name is said to originate in the Holmfirth area.

There are currently around 15 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hinchliffe. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

The Hinchliffe family

A mill-owning family at Cragg Vale. Many of the families mills in the area – including Rudclough Mill, Vale Mill, Cragg Vale, Church Bank Mill, Cragg Vale, and Victoria Mills, Cragg Vale - had a bad reputation for exploiting child labour. At the beginning of the 19th century, children in their mills were recorded as working from 5:30 am to 8:30 pm.

Many of the family were buried at the church of Saint John in the Wilderness.

See G. & W. Hinchliffe and Marsh Grove, Cragg Vale

Hinchliffe, Albert

[18??-19??] Commission agent, mill furnisher and machinery broker at Eaves Mill, Hebden Bridge. He lived at Eaves Cottage, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Hinchliffe, Alfred

[1???-1???] Lodging house keeper at the Barrack Tavern Lodge, Halifax.

In July 1884, he was summoned for harbouring known thieves, and also for allowing the sexes to sleep together indiscriminately in his house. For the 1st charge, he was fined £10 plus 7/6d costs, and for the 2nd charge, he was fined £1 plus 7/6d costs

Hinchliffe & Ashworth

Cotton warp agents at Hipperholme. Partners included T. Hinchliffe and F. Ashworth.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1867

Hinchliffe & Wood

Yarn agents at India Buildings, Halifax [1874]

Hinchliffe, Charles

[18??-1???] Brighouse solicitor. Partner in Roberts, Son & Hinchliffe

Hinchliffe, Charles

[1847-1886] Son of Hinchliffe Hinchliffe.

He died of consumption in France and was brought back to Cragg Vale for burial 6 months later

Hinchliffe, Edwin Rigby

[1???-19??] OBE. He was Mayor of Brighouse [1954-1956]. He was made a Freeman of the Borough of Brighouse on 4th April 1964

Hinchliffe, Ernest William

[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor at Tower Chambers, Halifax [1934].

He qualified in June 1901

Hinchliffe's: G. & I. Hinchliffe

Members of the Hinchliffe family of Cragg Vale, Cotton spinners at Cragg Mill, Cragg Vale [1821-1850].

The Hinchliffe's were mentioned in Crabtree's Tour of Calder Dale of 1832 in connection with the Ten Hours Bill. Crabtree interviewed a bricklayer who worked at their mill and said

they worked from 6 to 8 and in'd all lost time; they had only ¾ of an hour for dinner, and he could frequently hear the children scream, though he was out of doors when they were beating them

Mrs Sutcliffe, a widow whose 2 children worked at the mill said

they worked from 5:30 to 8:30, and had no times for meals when they were inning up any lost time which the machinery had occasion by breaking, or any other mishaps, and nothing allowed for it; and all the time the mill was repairing, they had no wages; and if they were 2 minutes late, they were fined 1d; if an hour late, 6d, and strapped into the bargain.
They pay in the truck system.
The masters walk through the works on Sundays and examine the work individually, and if they see the slightest fault, they mark the frame or loom with chalk, which is to be fined

Hinchliffe, George

[17??-18??] Of Cragg.

He married Unknown.

Children: daughters including Susannah [1822-1835]

Hinchliffe, George

[17??-1854] His cotton mill at Mill Bank was known as the Old Water Mill.

See Damside Mill, Ripponden

Hinchliffe's: George & William Hinchliffe

Members of the Hinchliffe family of Cragg Vale, Cotton spinners at Hole Bottom Mill, Stansfield from 1834. In 1861, they were at Lower Mill, Cragg, Scar Bottom Mill, Erringden, and Stoodley Bridge, Todmorden

Hinchliffe, George Eastwood

[1???-1959] Halifax architect. In his will, valued at £65,071, he left bequests for Saint John in the Wilderness, Cragg Vale and Saint Jude's Church, Savile Park,

Hinchliffe, Helen

[1853-1917] Daughter of Hinchliffe Hinchliffe.

After her father's cruel reputation in the district, she redeemed the family name in Cragg Vale. She built the vicarage for Saint John's Church.

She married several times. In 1881, she married (1) George Sagar secretly at Burnley and against her father's wishes

In 1884, she married (2) Dr Edmund Strickland.

In 1900, she inherited her father's estate of £325,000 – less death duties – but only left £76,000 to her husband when she died.

In 1902, she married (3) William Algernon Simpson. He added her surname to his own, becoming Helen and William Algernon Simpson-Hinchliffe. She was 49, he 22.

A local cynic commented that:

she was stricken with nymphomania and bought the treatment

The couple built Cragg Hall.

In February 1912, she bought the Cragg Vale Inn from Stocks and renamed it the Hinchliffe Arms.

She died in London on 19th April 1917.

See Cragg Vale Vicarage

Hinchliffe, Hinchliffe

[1823-1900] JP. Owner of 4 cotton mills at Cragg Vale. Of Hinchliffe Hinchliffe & Sons Limited.

In 1846, he married Unknown.

Children: (1) Helen – the only child to survive; (2) Charles – died [of consumption] at the age of 39; (3) Fred – died [of consumption] at the age of 32; (4) Clara – died [of consumption] at the age of 22; (5) Howard who died at the age of 4.

He was known for being careful with money.

He bought Old Cragg Hall from Christopher Rawson.

The family supported Saint John's Church, Cragg Vale. Mrs Hinchliffe gave a lectern. Mr Hinchliffe gave the organ costing £400 in memory of his 2 sons. He and his daughter, Helen, gave a chancel window in memory of Mrs Hinchliffe.

In his latter years, Hinchliffe moved to Southport where he lived almost a recluse. He died at Southport after a lingering illness [9th October 1900 in his 78th year].

After his death, his considerable estate passed to his daughter, Helen.

He was buried in the family vault at Saint John's Church, Cragg Vale.

See Cragg Vale Vicarage and Hinchliffe Arms

Hinchliffe Hinchliffe & Sons Limited

Cotton spinners at Victoria Mill, Cragg Vale and Church Bank Mill, Cragg Vale [1905]

Hinchliffe, Oliver

[1841-1908] Brighouse cabinet-maker. He had premises at Bradford Road. The shop is now occupied by Brooke's Restaurant

Hinchliffe, Orlando

[1???-18??] Owned Gates End Mill, Cragg Vale

Hinchliffe, Priestley Napier

[1854-1???] Son of James Hinchliffe. Born in Low Moor.

He was a servant at the Duchess of Kent public house, Sackville Street, Bradford [1891]; overlooker of worsted spinners [1891]; beerhouse keeper at the Bradford Arms, Halifax [1901]; landlord of the Bradford Hotel, Halifax [1905, 1911].

In 1891, he married Ann [1854-1909] from Ireland, daughter of factor John Morley at Bradford Cathedral.

Children: (1) Annie Lee [b 1893] who was a mill hand [1911]; (2) Charlie Napier [b 1896] who was a mechanic [1911].

Living with them in 1901 was Jane Morley [aged 16] (worsted spinner).

Living with them in 1911 were visitor Alice Duffy [aged 17] (mill hand) and 33 lodgers

Hinchliffe's: R. & H. Hinchliffe

Members of the Hinchliffe family of Cragg Vale, Cotton spinners at Cragg Vale [1874]

Hinchliffe, William

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Rudclough Mill, Erringden [1822]

Hinchsliff

A variant of the surname Hinchliffe

Hind, Albert Ernest

[18??-19??] He established Albert Hind Limited at North Parade, Halifax.. He published a monthly

Albert Hind's Household Journal

The family lived at 27 Clover Hill Villas, Halifax [1905]

Hind's: Albert Hind Limited

Importer, dealer and tuners of pianos and organs founded in 1879 by Albert Ernest Hind. The business was originally at North Parade, Halifax. Around 1884, they expanded and moved to premises at the corner of Crossley Street and Waterhouse Street, Halifax.

The company had a branch at Batley.

They evolved into radio and television dealers

Closed in 19??.

See Hind's Chambers, Halifax

Hind's Chambers, Halifax

18 Crossley Street. Office premises in the building occupied by Albert Hind Limited.

Owners and tenants have included

John E. Walsh & Company

Hind, Rev John

[18??-18??] Curate at Greetland [1853]. At this time, services were held at Houghcroft Head, Greetland

Hinde, Rev Henry Derwent

[18??-19??] Vicar of Clifton [1913-1920]

Hindle, Elizabeth

[1827-1920] Born in Cliviger.

A local character known as Betty o' th' Fly, of Fly Flatts, who appears in Whiteley Turner's book A Spring-Time Saunter.

She married (1) John Sutcliffe.

Children: Betsy.

In 1868, John died and Elizabeth moved to Ovenden, where she worked as a washerwoman.

In 1871, she married (2) Samson Sunderland.

The family lived at Far New Fly Farm, Wainstalls

Hindle, Irvine

[1882-1940] He was a jeweller with Charles Horner. He established business as a goldsmith & jeweller in Southgate, Halifax.

In 1908, he married Mabel Letitia Richardson [1884-1930] in Halifax.

Children: (1) Rodney [1909-1963]; (2) Doreen [1912-1989]; (3) Donald [1917-1980] who carried on the family business.

The family lived at Southgate Balcony; Brockholes Farm, Ogden; Rosemount, Bradshaw

Hindle's: Irvine Hindle

Goldsmith & jeweller established around 1906 by Irvine Hindle. The business was at 25 Southgate, Halifax [1936].

His son Donald who carried on the business

The business closed in 1995

Hindle, Rev John

[17??-18??] He came from Honley, Staffordshire. He was one of the first Ministers at Elland Particular Baptist Church.

He became Minister at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church [1779]. He was a popular preacher, but

unhappily being of an irritable disposition, a trifling matter discomposed him

He left in 1789.

In 1791, James Cartledge offered him a higher salary to move to Blackley Particular Baptist Church. During his time at Blackley, the congregation was much reduced. He left in 1793 owing to

his irascible temper

Hindley, Richard

[16??-17??] A dyer in Skircoat.

He lived at Washer Lane House, Halifax [1685].

On his death, he left the House to his daughter, the wife of John Wainhouse

Hindmarch, Rev Alan M.

[19??-20??] Minister at Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland [1974]

Hines, Charles

[18??-18??] On 24th May 1858, he was brought up by Detective Tempest and charged at Halifax Borough Court with deserting from the 6th Regiment 1st Battalion of Foot. Tempest had heard that Hines was staying with his parents at Caddy Field, and went to find him around midnight. Hines's mother told the police that her son was not at home, and expressed surprise to hear that he had deserted his regiment. They searched the house and found a bed which had been recently occupied. They then searched a wooden box upon which Mrs Hines had been sitting during the search, and found

the ghastly form of the missing man, minus any covering but his night-shirt

The Bench committed Hines to the House of Correction at Wakefield

Hines, Mrs

[1758-18??] Of Halifax.

In January 1858, at the age of 100, she was taken to Wakefield Sessions to give evidence in a settlement case. She was healthy, but her mental facilities were dull and her evidence was of no value. Her daughter took her back to Halifax

Hinkley, Rev Thomas

[18??-19??] MA. He was vicar at Leeds before becoming Vicar of Sowerby [1895]

Hions, Emma

[1921-2003] MBE. She was a member of Brighouse Town Council [1958]. She was the second – and last – lady Mayor of Brighouse [1970-1971] and she was Deputy Mayor for Mona Mitchell.

With Calderdale Council, she represented Rastrick for 8 years from 1974, and Brighouse from 1982. Hions Close, Rastrick is named for her.

She received the MBE in January 2002.

She had been the longest-serving Councillor when she retired in May 2002

Hippens Farm, Blackshawhead

Aka Hippins. Built in 1650. Stands at the head of Jumble Hole Clough

Hipperholm

Area of Todmorden

Hipperholme

District of Calderdale to the east of Halifax, and on the road to Leeds.

See Population, Parish statistics and Manor of Wakefield

Hipperholme & Lightcliffe Bowling Club

Amisfield Road. Recorded in 1917

Hipperholme & Lightcliffe Conservative Club

Wakefield Road. Built in 1892 on land formerly owned by John Lister of Shibden Hall. In 1912, the building was used by the Halifax Theatre de Luxe as a cinema. Later, it became the Masonic Hall.

On 7th October 1922, a new Club opened. This was the first local political club to admit both sexes

Hipperholme & Lightcliffe Liberal Club

Built in 1886.

The club disbanded in 1914, and part of the building was used as a school run by Misses Field and Price.

During World War II, there was British restaurant here.

In 1948, it was used as a school canteen.

It was known locally as The High School.

In 1955, the building became Lightcliffe Preparatory School.

See Lightcliffe Liberal Club

Hipperholme & Lightcliffe Ward, Halifax

One of the Electoral Wards of Halifax

Hipperholme branch of the Halifax Industrial Society

Branch number 22 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in March 1873

Hipperholme Building Society

Established in 1863

Hipperholme Churchwardens

The Foldout lists some of the people who have been churchwardens at Hipperholme.

See Churchwarden

Hipperholme Common Wood

33 acres. A part of the Brianscholes Forest

Hipperholme constables

The Foldout lists some of the Constables for the township of Hipperholme cum Brighouse

Hipperholme Co-operative Stores

Leeds Road. Greengrocery, Chemists and Footwear shops for the Brighouse District Industrial Society opened at Hipperholme in 1???.

The Grocery needs of the village were served by the Halifax Industrial Society which opened in March 1873

Hipperholme crossroads

The busy junction of Keighley-Brighouse Denholme Gate Road A644, the Leeds-Halifax Whitehall Road A58, and the Wakefield-Halifax Wakefield Road A63.

A proposal to ease congestion of the junction was abandoned [April 2005] because of the cost. The development would have required the demolition of many houses and shops.

The Whitehall pub and Hipperholme Methodist Chapel dominate the junction

Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse

Eastern township in the parish of Halifax which comprised Coley, Norwood Green, Hipperholme, and the hamlet of Brighouse on the north bank of the Calder.

The boundaries were marked by Royds Hall Beck, Wyke Beck, Clifton Beck, Red Beck, Jum Hole Beck, and the Calder.

From the 17th century, the township was divided into 5 quarters: Hipperholme, Norwood Green, Lightcliffe, Hove Edge, and Brighouse.

Brighouse was originally smaller than Hipperholme, and finally separated from the rest when the Brighouse Local Board was established in 1865.

The name Hipperholme with Brighouse is found in 1881.

Hipperholme Urban District Council was established in 1894.

In 1937, Hipperholme Urban District Council amalgamated with Brighouse Corporation.

See Population, Brighouse Sewering, Drainage & Lighting Bill [1845], Parish statistics, Hipperholme Town Hall and PC Anthony Waddington

Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse & Rastrick Reformers' Association

A 19th century organisation which supported the Reform Bill

Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse Board of Guardians

See Board of Guardians and Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse Overseers of the Poor

Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse Horticultural Society

Established in the mid-19th century. They held their annual show at Crow Nest

Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse Overseers of the Poor

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse.

See Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse Board of Guardians

Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse Workhouse

In 1777, this accommodated 40 inmates. Until 1834, this was at a house in Till Carr Lane.

See Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse

Hipperholme District Council

See Bailiff Bridge, Hipperholme Rural District Council, Hipperholme Council Offices and Hipperholme Urban District Council

Hipperholme Fair

Established in 1810 to celebrate the Jubilee of George III. It was held on 25th October, or -if that fell on Saturday or Sunday – on the following Monday

Hipperholme Farm, Todmorden

Eastwood Lane. Farm dated JGJ 1686

Hipperholme Horticultural Society

Established in the mid-19th century. Their first exhibition was held in 1854

Hipperholme Labour Club

Opened on 29th March 1930

Hipperholme Local Board

Held the first meeting at the Whitehall Inn on 20th March 1869.

Those who held post of chairman included Major Johnston Jonas Foster [1869-1874], Joshua Smithson, William Wood, George Watkinson Jnr, James Bentley, Thomas Brown, J. W. Collinson, and T. C. Dawson.

The Board ended in 1894.

See Hipperholme Town Hall, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse, John Lee and Local Board

Hipperholme, Manor of

Aka Manor of Brighouse.

Around 1350, Sir John Elland owned a part of the manor.

See Robert Eland, Manor of Hipperholme Thorn and Alice & Geoffrey de Warburton

Hipperholme Overseers of the Poor

The Foldout lists some of the people who have served as Overseer of the Poor for Hipperholme

Hipperholme Pinfold

The pinfold stood near Smithfield, Hipperholme

Hipperholme Police Station

The first police station was at the Hipperholme Police Sergeant's home on Roydlands Terrace.

In 1913, it was moved to Brookville. Chris Helme tells me that

Prisoners would have been dealt with at the house and then taken to Halifax. On a cold and wintery morning, and having been up all night, I can quite see how some prisoners would escape before being walked to Halifax over the old Lister Road.

In the 1960s, a new police station was built on Bramley Lane

Hipperholme Post Office

Recorded in 1845, when John Lister was in charge. In 1861, Jeremiah Gumersal [sic] was postmaster. In 1874, Jeremiah Gomersall was postmaster In 1922 and 1937, it was at the same address as the business run by Miss Florence E. Fitton, stationer and tobacconist.

See Pauline Doris Oakley

Hipperholme Public Library

Leeds Road, Hipperholme.

Built in 1899 as the Hipperholme Council Offices.

The clock was erected outside the Library in memory of the Collins family.

See Hipperholme Rural District Council and Hipperholme Urban District Council

Hipperholme Railway Station

This was the first stop on the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway between Halifax and Bradford/Leeds. On 17th August 1850, the station opened at Tan House Hill. The station brought thousands of visitors to the Sunny Vale Pleasure Gardens.

On 12th July 1861, the station was blocked by mud following a great flood.

In 1871, Brighouse Court Leet charged the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company with having 10 light weights varying between 56 lb and 2 lb at the Station. A fine of £5 or 10s per weight was imposed. The Company was further charged with having a pair of scales used in conjunction with the above weights, which were a ¼ lb out of balance. The jury imposed a fine of £4.

The station closed on 8th June 1953, The goods depot closed in 1966.

Stationmasters at the Station have included

George Collins [1881]

Joseph W. Rhodes [1905]

See Mr Horton

Hipperholme Rural District Council

Administered parts of the district, including Norwood Green and Hove Edge.

See Hipperholme Urban District Council

Hipperholme Thorn, Manor of

A part of the Manor of Hipperholme.

The Manor Court – last held in 1701 – is said to have been held beneath a thorn tree which stood within what are now the grounds of Hipperholme Grammar School

Hipperholme Toll Bar

In the 19th century, there was a toll bar at the junction of Knowle Top Road, Bramley Lane and the Leeds-Whitehall Turnpike Road.

In 1828, a toll gate known as Hipperholme Bar is mentioned on the Wakefield & Halifax Turnpike

Hipperholme Town Hall

The first town offices of Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse council were at Bottom Hall.

They then moved to Harley Head Farm [1839-1887]. In 1887, they moved to Brighouse Town Hall.

In 1899, they moved to the purpose-built offices on the Whitehall Road. The building was designed by Joseph Frederick Walsh and opened on 13th August 1899.

The building is now Hipperholme public library.

See Brighouse Town Hall, Hipperholme Local Board and Hipperholme Urban District Council

Hipperholme Tunnel

Railway tunnel built in 1858 for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company. It passes beneath Brighouse Road south of Hipperholme Crossroads. It is 387 yards in length

Hipperholme Urban District Council

Established in 1894. The Council Offices were built in 1889 on Leeds Road.

In July 1936, the Council approved a resolution to build houses – these were the first to be built by the Council.

In 1937, it amalgamated with Brighouse to become a part of the Municipal Borough of Brighouse. The last meeting was held on 24th March 1937.

The Council Offices became Hipperholme Public Library.

Officers and other associated with the Council included Thomas John Constantine, Algernon Denham, Rowland Lumb and Dr Frederick Charles Mills.

See Hipperholme Rural District Council, Hipperholme Town Hall, Hipperholme-cum-Brighouse, Urban District Council and Wyke

Hipperholme Victoria Cricket Club

Recorded in the 1870s

Hipperholme War Memorial

See Lightcliffe War Memorial

Hipperholme Working Men's Club

Recorded in 1917, when Frank Wood was secretary

Hippings, Heptonstall

Or Hippins. House dated 1650.

This was the ancestral home of one branch of the Greenwood family

Hippins Farm, Hebden Bridge

17th century house. A datestone is inscribed 1650 IG.

Hippins Stone, Hebden Bridge is nearby.

Owners and tenants have included

John Greenwood [1700s]

Hippins Stone, Hebden Bridge

A 3½ ft tall stone near Hippins Farm

Hippisley, Henry

[1789-18??] Of Lambourn Place, Berkshire.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Beatrix [1849-1928] who married Charles Grove Edwards; (2) William

Hippodrome

See Palace Theatre, Halifax

Hippodrome Theatre, Todmorden

Opened on 5th October 1908 as a theatre. The first production was the play Two Lancashire Lasses in London written by Arthur Shirley.

The manager was Richard Dewhirst.

On 31st July 1911, it reopened under new management – J. Laurie Graydon and J. A. Kirby – and had facilities for showing moving pictures.

On 12th August 1921, Hartleys Cinemas Limited of Manchester bought the business and redesigned the interior. Albert Ernest Nicholls and his son, Cyril, were the first and second managers at the cinema.

Talking pictures arrives on 17th March 1930.

The cinema closed in June 1955.

In 1990, the Todmorden Operatic & Dramatic Society bought the cinema and converted it into a theatre.

See New Inn, Todmorden and Todmorden Hippodrome

Hipprum Wires Limited

Wire insulators at Longmarsh, Hipperholme [1937]

Hird, Dawson & Hardy

Iron masters at Shelf and Low Moor [1845] and colliery owners at Shelf [1861]

Hird, Rev H. G.

[18??-19??] Vicar of Saint Mary's Church, Lister Lane [1892, 1905]

Hird, Horace

[1900-1973] A steeple-jack from Bradford. He was a numismatist, antiquarian, and collector.

He assembled a collection of Wesley memorabilia. Part of this collection – including pottery and prints – is displayed at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden. Others are in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford and at the University of Leeds.

In 1951, he was Lord Mayor of Bradford

Hiron, S. Franklin

[1836?-1905] BA, DD. Educated at Trinity College Dublin.

He was Third Master at Heath Grammar School [until August 1855]; Commercial Master at Birmingham & Edgbaston Proprietary School [August 1855]; ordained at Worcester [1859]; curate at Saint Philip's, Birmingham [1859]; head master at Chipping Campden Grammar School, Gloucestershire [1862]; doctor in common law [1864]; rector of Aston-sub-Edge, Gloucestershire [1868]; minister of Saint Paul's Chapel, Kilburn [1886].

On 25th September 1855, he married Mary, daughter of J. Keyte of London, at Hawarden, Cheshire.

Children: (1) daughter [b 1857]; (2) son [b 1858]

He died at Battle, Sussex

Hirst

The Hirst family of Halifax

There are currently around 38 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hirst. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Of Halifax, Bradford and New Zealand

Hirst, A. J. C.

[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor at Bull Green House, Halifax [1934].

He qualified in June 1923. He was clerk to the Goodall Trust

Hirst, Alfred

[1852-19??] Of Brighouse. Landlord of the Albion, Brighouse [1894, 1901]. He acquired a bowling green at Lane Head which was opened on 21st August 1899.

He married Eliza [1851-19??] from Clifton.

Children: (1) Albert [b 1870]; (2) Mary E. [b 1872]; (3) Sarah E. [b 1874]; (4) Walter [b 1883]; (5) Frank A. [b 1888]

Hirst, Ann

[1818-1888] Daughter of John Hirst.

In 1851, Ann and her sister Sarah are living at Clifton with their father John Hirst. Ann has 3 children: (1) Milnes [b 1845] who was a wire drawer apprentice [1861]; (2) Robert [b 1848] who was a painter's apprentice [1861], an iron turner [1871, 1881] and who married Elizabeth [1847-1???] from Stillington; (3) Ellen [b 1849]. The children had the surname Hirst and their father(s) are unrecorded.

She was postmistress at Clifton Post Office [1861, 1871, 1881]

In 1871, the widowed Ellen Berry was a lodger with Ann and her children at Clifton

Hirst, Arthur J. C.

[1???-19??] He lived at Thirdacre, Hipperholme.

In 193?, he married Olga Bottomley.

Children: Olga Jennifer

Hirst's: B. Hirst & Son

They had business at Long Lover Lane, Halifax

Hirst's: B. Hirst & Sons

Machinists at Britannia Works, Halifax [1874].

Their designs for washing and wringing machines and mangles which

can be worked by a boy of 12

may have been taken from those of William Tasker.

Mr Woodhead worked with the firm

Hirst Bridge, Wadsworth

Mid 18th century, single arch, packhorse bridge over Ibbot Royd Clough

Hirst Brothers & Son Limited

Wire manufacturers at Queen Street Wire Mill, Brighouse. Partners included James Hirst

Hirst, Rev E.

[1???-19??] In 1936, he became Pastor of Rishworth Particular Baptist Chapel

Hirst, Edward

[18??-19??] He lived at Sunlight Laundry House, Wheatley [1905]

Hirst's Farm

Aka Lower Crow Nest, Brighouse

Hirst, George

[1817-1???] Born in Soyland.

He was a cotton spinner [1851].

He married Bettey [1818-1???].

Children: William [b 1841].

The family lived at 11 Bank Terrace, Sowerby Bridge [when Samuel Hebblethwaite Stephenson was a lodger 1851]

Hirst, George Edward

[18??-18??] Cloth merchant at Halifax.

In 1852, he was declared bankrupt

Hirst, George H.

[18??-19??] Monumental mason at All Souls' Memorial Works, Halifax [1905]

Hirst, George Herbert

[1871-1954] Cricketer. Born in Kirkheaton. He played for several clubs, including Elland

Hirst, Hardy & Shaw

Hipperholme stone merchants. Recorded in 1894-1905

Hirst, Herbert

[18??-1929] Of Clifton Common.

He was the first person to be buried in the new burial ground at Saint John the Evangelist, Clifton

Hirst, J. G.

[18??-19??] Homœopathist at 4 Highfield Place, Parkinson Lane, Halifax [1905]

Hirst, James

[18??-19??] Partner in Hirst Brothers & Son Limited. He lived at 28 High Street, Brighouse [1908]

[17??-1778] Paper-maker of Bradley Mill, Stainland.

He married Unknown.

Children: John.

He was a member of the Elland Methodist Society.

He built Greetland Wesleyan Chapel at his own expense. He died before the Chapel was completed. He was buried there, the first burial at the Chapel. After his death, his widow handed the chapel over to Matthew Moorhouse and John Iredale

[17??-18??] Son of John Hirst. He carried on his father's business as paper-maker at Bradley Mill, Stainland.

He married Unknown [1780-1808].

On 14th April 1772, he was attacked by 2 men in Elland. The men shot at him but he escaped unharmed. Letters were later sent to Miss Sally Cartledge of Blackley, which indicated that 2 men were plotting to kill Hirst, and telling her to warn him of this.

In October 1794, John Chadwick and John Robertshaw published a notice confessing to attacking Hirst – and others – and begging pardon in return for leniency. No reason was put forward for the plot

Question: Can you add any details?

[17??-18??] Of Bradley Mill, Stainland.

He married Unknown.

Children: daughters including Mary Ann, the youngest [1814-1840]

[1723-1768] He married Sarah Lord [1724-1800].

[1756-1854] Son of John Hirst. Born in Golcar. Baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Huddersfield.

He was a clothier [1783]; a farmer [1841]; a clothier of Barkisland.

On 5th November 1783, he married Mary Pearson [1765-1860] from Scammonden, at Elland.

Children: (1) Hannah [bapt 1791-1833] who married William Whiteley; (2) Alice [bapt 1796-1855] who married Francis Wolstenholme; (3) Martha [bapt 1800].

The family lived at Wormald, Barkisland [1791, 1796]; Steel Lane, Barkisland, Ripponden [1841]; Barsey, Barkisland, Ripponden [1851].

Living with them in 1841 were grandchildren Hannah and William Whiteley – who were by then orphaned – and Ann Wolstenholme.

Living with them in 1851 were granddaughter Ann Wolstenholme and Ann's illegitimate daughter Elizabeth Wolstenholme.

John and Mary were buried at Stainland Wesleyan Chapel

[1783-18??] He was a journeyman shoemaker [1851].

He married Elizabeth [1782-18??].

Children: (1) Ann; (2) Sarah [b 1821].

The family lived at Clifton [1851]

[18??-19??] Of Ripponden.

In 1921, he established Ripponden & District Motors and John Hirst & Company.

He married Unknown.

Children: John who joined the family business.

The family lived at Stones House, Ripponden

Hirst's: John Hirst & Company

[1807-1844] (Possibly) son of Joseph Hirst.

He was landlord of the Saddle, Halifax [1844?].

He died on 7th January 1844

Hirst, John E.

[18??-1924] Partner in Roberts & Hirst Limited.

He lived at 1 Cote Hill, Halifax, next to the factory.

After his death, the business was carried on by his sons, John and Arthur

Transport company established by John Hirst. They were at Commercial Garage, Queen's Square, Ripponden.

On 17th May 1926, the firm was granted a Charabanc Licence to ply for hire in respect of a 20-seater Charabanc Registered: WT 2771

See Ripponden & District Motors

Hirst's: John Hirst & Company

Paper makers at Rishworth [1874]

Hirst, Joseph

[1???-1843] He was landlord of the Saddle, Halifax [1837, 1843].

He married Unknown.

Children: (possibly) John.

He died suddenly [15th May 1843]

Hirst, Rev Joseph

[18??-18??] From Pole Moor. He was ordained in April 1842. He was Minister at Blackley Particular Baptist Church [April 1842]. He left in April 1870.

See Holywell Green Baptist Church

Hirst, Joseph

[1838-1905] He was landlord of the Locomotive Inn, Halifax [1891, 1901, 1905]; a leather cutter [1901].

He married Elizabeth.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1905

Hirst, Louis V.

[18??-19??] Ale and porter merchants and wholesale bottlers at 30 Hopwood Lane, Halifax [1905]

Hirst, Mr

[18??-19??] Fancy box maker at Blenheim Street, Halifax. He began business in 1884. By 1895, it was said to be the largest concern of its kind in Halifax

Hirst, Mr

[18??-19??] Deacon at Park Congregational Church, Halifax.

See Shillito Vs Shillito & Hirst

Hirst, Mrs

[18??-18??] A lady living at Bailey Hall Bank, Halifax.

On 26th December 1852, Reynold's Newspaper reported an incident which took place at Bailey Hall Bank some years previously. A woman, described as

a lady in dress, manner and purse

called at a house and asked for accommodation for a short period. She took a room and kept herself heavily veiled. At midnight, she gave birth to a child which she instructed was to be sent to Mrs Hirst, who also lived in Bailey Hall Bank, with a request that she take the baby and, for her trouble and the child's maintenance, she would receive 4/- a week. After eating a meal, the lasy paid all parties concerned and took and cab and left Halifax by rail, for somewhere in the south of England. Now, some years later, the baby was ill and Mrs Hirst unsuccessfully tried to contact the mother via the post office from which the weekly 4/- has regularly been sent

Hirst, Peter

[1948-] A professional gambler living at Stainland. In 1974, Hirst, Christopher Bottomley [26] of West Vale, and James Holland [49] of Stainland were charged with a £47,000 fraud on Lloyds Bank. Holland was found Not Guilty and was discharged. Hirst was imprisoned for 3 years, Bottomley was given a 18 months' suspended sentence and ordered to pay £200 costs

Hirst, Robert

[1836-1870] Son of waggoner John Hirst. Born in Sowerby.

He was a carter [1861]; a drayman [1869].

In 1856, he married (1) Leah Barker [1838-1867] from Halifax, at Halifax.

Children: (1) Barker [b 1860]; (2) John Henry.

The family lived at 8 Whiskem, Southowram [1861]; Range Bank, Halifax [1870]; 7 John Street, Northowram [1871].

In 1869, he married (2) Mary, widow of Nicholas Taylor at Halifax Parish Church.

He was buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax on 6th February 1870.

After Robert's death, Mary married William Mann

Hirst, Samuel

[1???-1833] Coal miner. He worked at Thornhills Pit, Brighouse. He had an accident, in April 1833, dislocating his arm and hand and died 2 weeks later

Hirst, Samuel Edgar

[1853-1904] JP.

He lived at Crowtrees, Rastrick.

He was Mayor of Brighouse [1901-1904]

He died on 16th January 1904 and was the only Brighouse mayor to die in office. Alderman William Smith took over the mayoralty on 27th January 1904

Hirst, Simeon

[1780-1850] Son of a publican from Ovenden. He had a distinguished military career and served 40 years with the Royal Regiment of Horse Guards. George III is reported to have described him as the finest man in my army

Hirst, Thomas

[1857-19??] Of Brighouse. Landlord at the New Inn, Brighouse [1901].

He married Sarah [1853-19??] from Brighouse.

Children: Herbert [b 1888]

Hirst, Dr Thomas Archer

[1830-1892] FRS. Mathematician and physicist. Born in Heckmondwike. Articled as land agent and surveyor at Halifax. He was friend of, and greatly influenced by, John Tyndall, and followed him to Marburg between 1849 and 1852. He became the Dean of University College, London [1867-1868]

Hirst, Whitley & Akeroyd

Legal firm. Originally Humphrey, Hirst & Whitley They had offices at 5 Harrison Road, Halifax, Hipperholme and Lightcliffe [1934]. Partners included Edward Nathan Whitley, A. C. Akeroyd, and J. Edgar Sanger

Hirst, William

[18??-1???] Of Todmorden.

On 6th April 1870, whilst suffering from the effects of delirium tremens, caused by a 3-day drinking-bout, he attempted to take the lives of his wife, two daughters and his son. His daughters suffered serious wounds from a large carving knife

Hirst, William de

[12??-1???] Of Wadsworth. In 1275, he complained of an attack in which Adam de Brodebothm, John de Brodbothm and others broke down the doors of his house, dragged him naked from his bed and beat him till they drew blood. He fled, but they chased him and pelted him with stones. There were insufficient evidence for a prosecution

Hirst, William Henry

[1858-1896] Landlord of the Union Cross, Halifax [1894, 1896].

In 1889, he (possibly) married Mary Jane Lodge in Huddersfield.

After his death, Mary Jane took over at the Union Cross.

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1896

Hirstwood's Charities

In his will of 1858, Richard Hirstwood bequeathed 20 shares – worth £10 each – in the Chapel Field Mill Company such that the dividends be used for Ripponden National School. Using figures for average earnings, £10 in 1858 is roughly the equivalent of £6,790.00 today.

He also bequeathed £100 the income of which was to be used to buy clothing for distribution on October 13th – Hirstwood's birthday – to poor and aged residents of Soyland who were not receiving parochial relief

Hirstwood, John

[17??-17??] Or Hurstwood. The first recorded landlord of the Old Bridge, Ripponden [1754]

Hirstwood, Ralph

[17??-1???] See Ripponden Old Bridge

Hirstwood, Richard

[1???-18??] Of Lower Nether Royd, Soyland. His will of 1858, established Hirstwood's Charities for Soyland

History Trail

A walking route around some of the historic sites of the district

Hitchen

[18??-19??] MNAMH. Medical herbalist and skin specialist at 300 Queen's Road, Halifax [1900]

There are currently only around 9 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hitchen. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Hitchen & Son

Brass founders and finishers and saintary engineers at High Level Brass Works, Halifax [1905]

Hitchen, C. H.

Hitchen, Daniel

[17??-18??] His entry in the Parish Register Index may be a mistranscription for Daniel Kitchen / Daniel Mitchel.

Hatter in Halifax [1784-1791]

Hitchen, Daniel

[17??-18??] Hat manufacturer of Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children: Ward Dyson

Hitchen, Eli

[18??-19??] Of New Longley, Norland.

In the 1860s, he gave land for the construction of Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland

Hitchen's: John Hitchen & Sons

Pianoforte manufacturers at 10 Cross Hills, Halifax [1874]

Hitchen, Joseph

[18??-19??] Cotton waste spinner at Lineholme Mill, Todmorden [1905]

Hitchen, Miss Mona

[1???-19??] Recorded in 1936, when she had an arts and crafts studio at 32 Broad Street, Halifax

Hitchen, Peel & Company

Fustian manufacturers at Woodmill, Todmorden [1905].

Partners included Edmund S. Peel

Hitchen, Samuel

[1810-1871] Manufacturer. He (possibly) established Samuel Hitchen & Son.

He lived at Brinton Terrace, Halifax.

On 26th January 1871, he was travelling by train into Bradford Exchange Station when 2 carriages collided with a salt van on a goods train, knocking in the end of Hitchen's carriage. He sustained a fractured leg, bruising and shock. He died 5 days later from

shock to the system caused by his injuries

Hitchen's: Samuel Hitchen & Son

Worsted manufacturers at Clarence Mill, Halifax [1874]. (Possibly) established by Samuel Hitchen

Hitchen, W.

[18??-1936] Halifax sportsman and Friendly Society official

Hitchen, Ward Dyson

[1798-1853] Halifax attorney. Son of Daniel Hitchen.

He married Ann, daughter of James Royston.

He worked for Anne Lister

Hitchin & Gleadhall

Halifax attorneys. Recorded in 1850 at George Street, Halifax

Hitchin, John

[1???-1???] A labourer at Todmorden. He and Sarah Ann Eastwood were living together. On 27th February 1898, he threw Sarah Ann in the canal at Todmorden, then jumped in and held her down by the throat. A passer-by rescued the woman. Hitchin was charged with attempted murder

Hitchin, Joseph

[1???-18??] Hat maker and dealer at 12 Corn Market, Halifax [1822, 1829]

Hitchin, Samuel

[1???-1871] Halifax manufacturer.

He died [26th January 1871] from injuries received when a passenger train collided with wagons which had been derailed at Bradford Exchange station a few days earlier

Hitching, David

[17??-18??] Hatter in Halifax [1796]

Hitchon, Rev T.

[18??-1???] In 1891, he and Rev H. Bunting were circuit ministers for Blackshawhead Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Lanebottom Wesleyan Methodist Church, Walsden, Mankinholes Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Shade Wesleyan Methodist Church, Springside Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Stansfield, Walsden Wesleyan Chapel and York Street Wesleyan Methodist Church, Todmorden

HJ Car Sales

Car dealers. They were at the junction of King Cross Road and West Parade [1964].

They later moved down West Parade behind Harella

HMS Donegal

A wooden battleship built in 1858. It had 101 guns and weighed 3,245 tons. It sailed to China and between Britain, North America and the West Indies. The timbers were used to build the Prince of Wales, Brighouse

Hoadley & Pridie

Silk, cotton and woollen manufacturer of Arches Street, Halifax. At the Great Exhibition of 1851, they exhibited many of their products

Hoar Nib, Wadsworth Moor

Hoar Side Farm, Heptonstall

Edge Lane. The 17th century house and early 19th century barn are listed The barn has a plaque inscribed

This barn was rebuilt by J. and E. Townley 1811

Hoare, Bridget Margaret

[1899-1983] MBE, JP. Daughter of W. Douro Hoare CBE of Welwyn, Hertfordshire.

She married Francis Savile Crossley

Hoare, George

[18??-19??] Around 1885, he acquired an earlier business established around 1843 and set up business as a baker and confectioner at Briggate, Brighouse

Hoarstones, Blake Dean

Natural rocky outcrop. There are several cup-and-ring marks on a rock nearby

Hoatson, George

[18??-1894] Son of James Hoatson.

He joined the ministry. He went to Rotherham College [1845]. He emigrated to Victoria, Australia where he died

Hoatson, J.

[18??-18??] Chief Constable for Halifax [1845].

He lived at Blackwall [1845]

Hoatson, James

[17??-1850] Cloth-merchant. He and his business partner, Ely Bates, contributed a total of £750 towards the building of Harrison Road Chapel, Carlton Street. He was on the committee of the Huddersfield & Liverpool Direct Railway Company [1845].

He married Martha, daughter of Rev Joseph Cockin.

Children: (1) Joseph; (2) John [1816-1843]; (3) George.

The family lived at West Hill, Halifax.

See Halifax Board of Guardians and Charles Stockwell

Hoatson, Joseph Cockin

[18??-1863] Son of James Hoatson. He was an accountant and sharebroker. He was a member of Harrison Road Chapel, Carlton Street. With Rev Robert Bell, he was editor of a Halifax Hymn Book. He was a clerk at John Crossley & Sons

Hoatson, Miss

[1???-18??] Around 1838, she and the Misses Sugden ran a private school in Halifax

Hob Houses, Halifax

Lee Bridge, Dean Clough. Recorded in 1854

Hoban, Rev J.

[19??-19??] He was Assistant Curate at Mount Pellon Church [1948]. He left to serve at Stonefold, near Haslingden

Hobart, Vere

[1???-18??] Granddaughter of the third Earl of Buckinghamshire and second cousin to Lord Charles Stuart de Rothesay, the British Ambassador in Parveral.

She was a friend of Anne Lister.

In 1829, she and Anne travelled to France and Belgium.

She and Anne went to live in Saint Leonard's and Hastings [1831-1832], until Vere accepted a proposal of marriage from Captain Donald Cameron

Hobbis, Mr

[18??-18??] In September 1868, he reopened the Park Studio, King Cross Street, Halifax

Hobbs, Walter

[1836-1918] In 1874, he married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Turner, daughter of James Kershaw Best.

Children: Margaret (Daisy) Eleanor

Hobhouse, Leonard Trelawney

[1864-1929] Born in Saint Ives, Cornwall.

Sociologist, Liberal politician, philosopher and journalist.

In 1891, he married Nora, daughter of George Burgess Hadwen.

His sister, Emily, was a well-known welfare campaigner.

He and Emily were staying with the Hadwens when the 1891 census was taken

Hobson, Samuel

[18??-18??] He ran a school in Halifax [around 1850]

Hobson, William

[17??-18??] Nail, tenter-hooks & engine tooth maker at Woolshops, Halifax [1816]

Hobson, William

[17??-18??] Nail & tenter-hook makers at Woolshops, Halifax [1822]

Hodgekins & the Gibbet

A ballad entitled Thomas of Reading written in the 16th century by the Elizabethan writer Thomas Deloney [1543-159?] tells the story of the origins of the gibbet.

A long time ago, a Halifax clothier called Hodgekins caught 3 thieves – one was called Wallis – and took them to the gallows to be hanged. Since Halifax was a small town, no-one wanted to hang the felons and Hodgekins offered to pay a poor neighbour to perform the execution, then he asked the man whose cloth had been stolen, but they and several others all refused. As a last resort, Hodgekins offered to free one of the thieves if he would hang the other 2. All 3 refused, and Hodgekins was obliged to release them. Some time later, a Franciscan monk asked Hodgekins why he was so down-hearted, and hearing the tale, the monk said that – with help of a carpenter – he would make an engine which would execute criminals without the need for a hangman...

... and thus the gibbet was built

Hodges, Frederick George

[1???-1897] Labourer and beerhouse keeper at the Brewers' Arms, Mount Tabor [1897].

He married Susannah.

They are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1897

Hodgkinson, Edmund

[18??-18??] Surgeon at Ovenden Moor Side [1861]

Hodgkinson, Mr

[18??-18??] He was Master of Heywood's School [1871]

Hodgson

[18??-19??] Medical practitioner in Sowerby Bridge [1895]

There are currently around 51 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hodgson. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Hodgson, A.

Hodgson, A. S.

[18??-19??] Halifax dental surgeon.

He lived at Trafalgar House, Halifax [1905]

Hodgson, Abraham

[16??-1???] Of Skircoat. He was a Quaker. His house was licensed for nonconformist meetings which were held at his house in 1689.

He married Unknown.

Children: Sarah.

He and his son-in-law, John Elam, were fined £7 for attending Quaker meetings at the Midgley home of Henry Broadbent

Hodgson, Algernon S.

[1???-19??] Halifax dental surgeon.

He was at 32 Prescott Street, Halifax [1936]

Hodgson, Mrs Alice

[18??-19??] Partner in Lumb & Hodgson

Hodgson & Gill

Cotton manufacturer at Hebden Bridge [1834]

Hodgson, B.

[18??-18??] Velvet manufacturer at Halifax. Recorded in 1861

Hodgson, Bartholomew

[17??-17??] Halifax attorney

Hodgson, Charles Christopher

[1980-] Rugby Union player born in Halifax

Hodgson, Crossley

[1871-19??] Son of Louisa [née Crossley] and Jonathan T. Hodgson. Born at Salterhebble.

He started working in the mills at the age of 10. He became a traveller for W. C. Hebden, wholesale druggist. He later entered the insurance business where he stayed for the rest of his working life. He was Mayor of Halifax [1936-1937]

In 1893, he married Leila Ada Iredale in Halifax.

She was Mayoress, associated with the Mayoress's Sewing Party, and the Women's Gas Association.

The family lived at 1 Eldroth Road, Halifax [1937]

Hodgson, Rev D. C.

[19??-19??] He was curate at Lindley before becoming Priest-in-Charge at the Church of the Holy Nativity, Mixenden [1958]. In 1962, he was appointed vicar of Thurlstone

Hodgson, E. H.

[18??-19??] Partner in J. Butler & Company

Hodgson, Edward

[16??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1680]

Hodgson, Edwin

[1827-1871] Of Halifax. Son of Samuel Hodgson.

He was a butcher in Northgate market (?); a butcher in Southgate market (?).

He married Hannah, daughter of Joshua Bateman.

Children: (1) Samuel [1825-1841]; (2) Richard; (3) William; (4) Harriet Emma [1854-1931]; (5) Sarah A [b 1858]; (6) Ellis [1859-1861]; (7) Lucy Hannah [1871-1877]; (8) child; (9) child; (10) child.

The family lived at Bradshaw Row; Wards End, Halifax [1861].

Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden

Hodgson, Edwin

[1877-1955] Son of William Hodgson.

He carried on the family butchery business.

In 1902, he married Mary Stead.

Children: Mary Louisa (Molly) [1905-2000] who never married.

The family lived at Merle Wood, Halifax (Birdcage/Albert Promenade) [1930s].

He died in Halifax

Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden

Hodgson, Elizabeth

[17??-18??] Of Halifax. Sister of Samuel Hodgson.

She married John Holland

Hodgson's: H. Hodgson & Company

Worsted spinners at Salterlee Mills, Northowram [1881].

Partners included Haggis Hodgson, William Haggis, and Francis Fleming

A newspaper notice in April 1881 announced

In the County Court of Yorkshire, holden at Halifax. In the matter of Proceedings for Liquidation by Arrangement or Composition with Creditors instituted by HAGGIS HODGSON of Winn Street, Halifax, in the County of York and WILLIAM HAGGIS of Queensbury, near Halifax, aforesaid Worsted Spinners and FRANCIS FLEMING of South Grove and West Grove Mills, both in Halifax, aforesaid Worsted Spinners and Card makers, carrying on business as Worsted Spinners in partnership at Salterlee Mills, Northowram in the parish of Halifax, in the said County, and at Square Road and West Parade, in Halifax aforesaid under the style of H. HODGSON & Company, Notice is hereby given that the First Meeting of Creditors of the above named persons has been summoned to be held at the offices of Messieurs Foster, England and Foster, Town Hall Chambers, Halifax on 5th April 1881

Hodgson, Canon H. W.

[19??-19??] He was Curate-in-Charge of Rishworth [1937]; Vicar of Cross Stone [1938]; Rural dean, Vicar of Todmorden [1952-1971]

Hodgson, Haggis

[18??-1???] Of Winn Street, Halifax.

Partner in H. Hodgson & Company [1881].

In 1870, he married either Mary Cook or Mary Ann Greenwood in Bradford

Hodgson, Mrs Hannah

[1682-1743] Of Bowling, Bradford.

She married (1) Unknown.

She married (2) John Clay

Hodgson, Harry

[1869-1911] Born at Upper Edge.

He was a stone flag facer [1891]; a stone hewer [1901]; conductor of the Brighouse & Rastrick Temperance Brass Band [1901]; tenant of the Rock Tavern, Upper Edge [1905, 1911].

He lived at Upper Edge [1871, 1881]; Bean Street, Upper Edge [1891]; Sugden's Terrace, Lower Edge [1901]

Hodgson, Rev J.

[18??-19??] Baptist minister at Hebden Bridge [1923]. In 1924, he was appointed at Derby

Hodgson, James

[17??-18??] Hebden Bridge Manufacturer of worsted goods. He was Chairman of the Board of Guardians. He was a local preacher. He objected to Radicals holding their meetings at the schoolroom at Colden

Hodgson's: James & Joseph Hodgson

Worsted and cotton manufacturers, dyers and finishers, dealers and chapmen, at Lower Underbank Mill, Todmorden [1845].

In 1849, they were declared bankrupt

Hodgson, Jane Ann

[18??-1???] Of Halifax.

She was a Sunday School teacher at Saint Mary's Church, Halifax.

In 1873, she wrote a 168-page volume of poetry, entitled A Leaf on the Current [published by subscription by Birtwhistle], which she dedicated to Rev J. Moore.

This included an elegy on the death of Rev Richard Judd and a poem for those who were killed in the Fire at Wellington Mills: 1873

[1???-18??] He was active in the early years of Brearley Baptist Church. He gave land for the building of a new church

[1???-18??] Around 1840, he built Springwood Mill, Todmorden

Hodgson, Captain John

[1???-184?] Son of John Hodgson of Mulcture Hall, Halifax. He was a miller.

He married Sarah Wheatley

[16??-1680] He was a Parliamentarian. On Sunday, 18th December 1642, he was at Coley Church when Isaac Baume brought news that the Royalists were besieging Bradford. Hodgson raised a posse to march to Bradford to repel the Royalist attack and to defend democracy.

He subsequently fought in several Civil War campaigns under General Fairfax. He fought at the Battle of Adwalton Moor. He returned from the wars to rent Coley Hall and stayed there for about 16 years. In 1658, he examined the witnesses in the trial of the Affray at Soyland Mill.

After the Civil Wars, he was accused of

using treasonable words against the king

In 1660 he was arrested at Coley and imprisoned for 5 months. On his release, he went to stay at Sowerby and was again arrested. He spent some time in York gaol.

On Market Day in August 1665, he was arrested and taken to The Swan Inn, Halifax.

He was a magistrate during the Commonwealth. He was a friend of Oliver Heywood who stayed with him at Coley Hall for a time.

He was a tenant of Marsh Hall, Northowram between 1672-1675. He moved to Cromwellbottom Hall until 1680.

He wrote his memoirs.

He was arrested for his military activities and imprisoned at Ripon where he died.

See Henry Root

[1728-1807] A Halifax miller and corn-dealer.

He lived at Mulcture Hall, Halifax. His family built Hodgson's Fold, Halifax.

He married Jane Walker.

Children: John

[1828-18??] Fortune-teller at Halifax.

On 22nd February 1858, he was charged with, on the 26th January

unlawfully pretending to use subtle craft, to wit, palmistry on certain persons

Elizabeth Bonney [aged about 20] and her friend, Ellen Ambler, who was a Sunday School teacher, went to Hodgson's lodgings and paid 3d each to have their fortunes told. After consulting the cards, he predicted that Elizabeth would have 2 opportunities to be married in 1858, but the outlook for Ellen was very bad, and she was to and read Chapter 1 of the Book of Ruth when she got home.

On the way home, Ellen panicked and was afraid to read the Bible lest the devil should take her. In the following days, she grew worse, eating and resting little, and by the Thursday, she was deranged and had gone outside completely naked. The Rev J. C. McMichael was called in and found the girl, raving, screaming and in great fright, and called in the superintendent of police.

A trial ensued and Hodgson was sentenced to 3 months' hard labour

Hodgson, John F.

[18??-19??] Halifax surgeon.

He lived at Trafalgar House, Halifax [1905]

Hodgson, Jonathan

[17??-17??] Halifax shalloon weaver. He was one of the trustees of the Chapel Fold Meeting House, Halifax, and a founder member of Square Independent Chapel, Halifax

Hodgson, Joseph

[18??-19??] Of Joseph Hodgson.

He lived at Foster Lane, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Hodgson, Joseph

[18??-19??] He lived at Stocks Hall, Mytholmroyd.

He married Unknown.

Children: Mary who died in childbirth [1889]

Hodgson's: Joseph Hodgson

Yarn dyers at Woodbottom, Hebden Bridge [1861] and Foster Mill, Hebden Bridge [1905].

See Robinson Hodgson, Joseph Hodgson and Richard Varley

Hodgson's: Joseph Hodgson & Son

Iron workers at The Old Foundry, Brighouse which they rented from Benjamin Blackburn

Hodgson, Margaret

[15??-1???] Of Bolton, Bradford.

She married Richard Smyth

Hodgson, PC Joseph

[18??-19??] He served at Todmorden Police Station for 15 years. In March 1900, he was transferred to Keighley

Hodgson, Philip

[1935-] Cricketer born in Todmorden. He played for Yorkshire Second XI [1952-1956], for Yorkshire County Cricket Club [1954-1956], and the Royal Air Force [1956-1957]

Hodgson, Richard

[1849-1927] JP.

Son of Edwin Hodgson.

He and his brother William carried on the family butchery business in Halifax Borough Market. He was Mayor of Halifax [1915-1917].

He never married.

He lived at Clifton House, Halifax [1905].

He and other members of his family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden

Hodgson, Richard

[1879-1976] Son of William Hodgson.

He was a brass founder.

In 1907, he married Clarice Beatrice Appleyard [1883-19??] in Halifax.

Children: (1) Jessie [1908-1919]; (2) Annie [b 1908] who married [1931] Arthur E. Ollerenshaw; (3) William [b 1911] who married [1937] Joan Bulmer.

The family lived at Norland, Halifax (Birdcage/Albert Promenade) [1930s].

He died in Halifax

Hodgson, Robinson

[18??-19??] Of Joseph Hodgson.

He lived at Bank Road, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Hodgson, Roland

[18??-19??] He was the driver of the Queensbury-Halifax tram Number 99 which overturned at Ambler Thorn on 15th July 1917

Hodgson's: S. Hodgson & Company

Electrical engineers established by Samuel Hodgson. They were at High Level Works, Halifax

Hodgson, Sam

[17??-18??] Corn factor, miller and maltster at Halifax [1809]

[1???-18??] Local Methodist Minister of the early 19th century

See Bramley Lane Congregational Church, Lightcliffe

[17??-18??] Of The Bowers, Halifax. Brother of Elizabeth Hodgson.

He was on the committee of the Huddersfield & Liverpool Direct Railway Company [1845].

[1787-1862] Son of William Hodgson.

He was a butcher in Halifax New Market [1834-1858]. In 1812, he married Sarah (Sally) Walton [1793-1868] in Halifax.

Children: (1) Edwin; (2) Samuel [1824-1841].

The family lived at Bradshaw; Fountain Street, Halifax [1858]; Wards End, Halifax [1862].

Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden

Hodgson, Samuel William

[1882-1961] Son of William Hodgson.

He was an electrical engineer. He established S. Hodgson & Company.

In 1907, he married Ethel Phoebe, daughter of Richard Dearden Ward, in Halifax.

Children: (1) Hannah Ward [b 1908]; (2) twins Philip Ward [b 1912]; (3) Jessie Ward [1912-2005].

The family lived at The Saplings, Halifax (Birdcage/Albert Promenade) [1930s]

[18??-18??] Gent.

He lived at Bowers Hall, Barkisland [1845]

Hodgson, Sarah

[16??-1737] Daughter of Abraham Hodgson. She was a well-known Quaker and spoke on the movement.

She married John Elam

Hodgson, Sarah

[18??-18??] Lodging house keeper at North Parade, Halifax [1850]

Hodgson, Dr Thomas

[1807-1854] FRCS. Halifax surgeon. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in November 1852

Hodgson, Whiteley

[1???-1868] A mason. He was killed in the Horsfall Tunnel

[17??-18??] Corn factor, miller and maltster at Halifax Mills [1809]

[1753-1834] Born in Bradshaw.

He was a weaver.

He married Mercy Lacy [1760-1849].

Children: Samuel.

He died in Bradshaw

Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden

On 19th October 1842, he married Maria, daughter of Peter Woodhead, at Halifax Parish Church

[18??-18??] Son of John Hodgson.

Children: (1) Mary [b 1844]; (2) John [b 1847]; (3) William [b 1853]

[1831-1897] Born in Darton.

[1851-1927] Son of Edwin Hodgson.

He and his brother Richard carried on the family butchery business in Halifax Borough Market.

In 1874, he married Louisa Taylor [1851-1900] in Halifax.

Children: (1) Miriam [1876-1961] who married James Wade Sutcliffe; (2) Edwin; (3) Richard; (4) Samuel; (5) Jessie [1888-1980] who married Albert Blagbrough Wolfenden.

He died in Shanklin, Isle of Wight

Members of the family were buried at Mount Zion Methodist Chapel, Ogden

Hodsman, Rev M.

[18??-19??] Minister at Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland [1908]

Hodson, Sarah Maden

[18??-19??] A niece of Henry Maden.

She married Caleb Hoyle, her uncle's business partner

Hoey, Richard

He was a wheelwright employing 3 men and 3 boys [1871, 1881].

In 1892, he married Alice Maud Dawson [1842-1879] from Rochdale, in Halifax.

Children: (1) John William [b 1855]; (2) Ellen [b 1857]; (3) Jane [b 1859]; (4) Richard [b 1861]; (5) Thomas; (6) Fred [b 1871]; (7) George P [b 1878].

The family lived at Back Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1871, 1881]

Hoey, Thomas

[1863-1904] Son of Richard Hoey. Born in Sowerby Bridge.

He held many public offices, including the first honorary Secretary of the Public Library Committee, a founder member of Sowerby Bridge Liberal Club, President of the Mutual Improvement Society, President of the Band of Hope, a member of Sowerby Bridge UDC, and involvement with Sowerby Bridge Choral Society.

He was a keen sportsman.

In 1886, he married Annie Jowett [1868-19??] in Halifax.

Children: (1) Thomas Reginald [b 1888]; (2) Arthur Cyril [b 1896].

He lived at 3 Belgrave Street, Sowerby Bridge [1891], 25 Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1901], and Holme House, Sowerby Bridge [1904]

Hogan, W. R.

[1???-19??] Curate at Brighouse [1951-1954]

Hogan, Rev W. R.

[19??-1???] Vicar of Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland [1973].

During his incumbency, the parishes of Greetland and West Vale merged, and he became Vicar of Saint John the Evangelist, West Vale.

He retired in 1981

Hogarth, Catherine

[1815-1879] Eldest daughter of George Hogarth. She was born in Scotland. She and her sister Mary went to a private school in Halifax.

She met Charles Dickens who was a journalist on the London Morning Chronicle and the Evening Chronicle where her father was editor.

On 2nd April 1836, they married in Chelsea, London. They had 10 children. The couple separated in 1858

Hogarth, George

[1783-1870] Son of Mary [née Scott] and Robert Hogarth, a wealthy farmer from Oxton, Berwickshire on the Scottish Borders.

He was a lawyer; a musician, pianist, cellist; a composer; a music critic for the Scottish papers; joint-secretary for the first Edinburgh Festival in 1815; a law agent for Sir Walter Scott.

He moved to Halifax in 1831, possibly having been attracted by the Halifax Triennial Music Festival. He helped found the Halifax Orchestral Society. He was editor of the Halifax Guardian from its first edition in December 1832 until he left in 1834 to move to London.

In 1841, the family were living 20 Lester Terrace, Westminster.

In 1883, he edited the first edition of The White Rose of Yorkshire Midsummer Annual. He was planning to write a history of Halifax before he left the district.

On 30th May 1814, he married Georgina [1793-1863] daughter of Edinburgh music publisher and editor George Thomson [1757-1851].

Children: (1) Catherine; (2) George [b 1821]; (3) William [b 1823]; (4) James [b 1825]; (5) Georgina [1827-1917] who was Charles Dickens's housekeeper; (6) Helen [b 1833] who was born in Halifax, and married [1864] Rich Cusack Roney; (7) Edward [b 1833] who was born in Halifax; (8) Isabella [b 1833]; (9) Mary; (10) child.

The family lived at Shakespeare House, Halifax.

In London, he wrote for the Evening Chronicle and the Daily News.

In January 1870, he fell down the stairs at the offices of the Illustrated London News, and broke an arm and a leg. He never recovered from his injuries, and died at the the home of his daughter Helen, 10 Gloucester Crescent, Regent's Park [12th February 1870].

He was buried at Kensal Green Cemetery

Hogg, John

[1???-18??] Halifax-based architect whose work included: Castle Carr, the Crossley Orphanage, the Thorp fountain in People's Park, houses on Park Road, Halifax, Sowerby Congregational Church, and the Mechanics' Institute at Marsden.

He married Unknown.

Children: Eliza Agnes [d 1859].

In 1874, he was at 3 Swine Market, Halifax

Hoggart, Mr

[16??-17??] Father of William Hoggart and Mr Hoggart

Hoggart, Mr

[17??-1???] Son of Mr Hoggart.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Robert; (2) Grace; (3) Mary who married Edward Noaks; (4) Eliza Mountney; (5) Emelia; (6) Susannah; (7) Sarah who married George Box

Hoggart, William

[17??-1???] Son of Mr Hoggart.

On 20th June 1740, he married Mrs Ruth Bullman, daughter of David Edwards, at Birstall.

Children: (1) John [1741-1819]; (2) William [b 1745]; (3) Lancelot [b 1747]; (4) Thomas [b 1748]; (5) Robert [b 1752]

Hoggarth, Dora

[18??-1930] Daughter of John Hoggarth of Westmorland, and sister of the wife of Rev Brierley.

She married Frederick Gerard Selwyn Rawson

Hogge, John

[15??-162?] Son of Richard Hogge. He inherited Shelf Hall from his mother, Elizabeth. He leased the hall to his mother. In 1606, he sold the hall to John Cowper

Hogge, Richard

[15??-1???] He married Elizabeth Fourness and the couple inherited Shelf Old Hall.

Children: (1) John; (2) William; (3) Alice

Hoile

[1725-1???] Of Fixby. Son of Arthur

There are currently only around 8 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hoile. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Hoile, Elkanah

Hoile, Henry

[15??-1???] Halifax Constable [1583]

Hoile, Henry

[15??-15??] De Lyghthezels – of the Hoyle family – is recorded at Lighthazles, Ripponden [1559]

He married Unknown.

Children: Richard

Hoile, Henry

[15??-16??] Of Hoyle House, Lightcliffe [1629].

See Francis Cockman

Hoile, John

[1???-16??] Of The Shaw, Ripponden. (Possibly) son of Isaac Hoile.

He married Jane, daughter of Charles Lightowlers.

In 1623, he was one of the executors of the will of Jony Lightollers.

He was a forebear of the Hoyle family of Swift Place

Hoile, Richard

[15??-15??] De Lyghthezels. Son of Henry Hoile.

In 1559, he inherited Lighthazles, Ripponden from his father.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Richardus [bapt 1564]; (2) Nathan [bapt 1565]; (3) Samuel [bapt 1567]; (4) Henry [bapt 1570]; (5) Gracia [bapt 1562]; (6) Agnes [bapt 1566].

The children's surnames are recorded as Hoylle

Hoile, Samuel

[1569-1637] Son of John Hoyle. Of Hoyle House, Lightcliffe.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Samuel; (2) John; (3) Grace; (4) Maria.

He was a trustee of Birkhead's Charity

Hoile, Samuel

[16??-16??] Elder son of Samuel Hoile of Hoyle House, Lightcliffe. He inherited the house on his father's death

Holbrook, H.

[18??-19??] Captain of Brighouse Rangers [1913].

He played professional rugby

Holcans

Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865]. It presumably refers to Howcans which does not appear elsewhere in the list

Holcroft's: A. J. Holcroft & Son Limited

Worsted manufacturers at Fenton Road Mills, Halifax [1937]. Established by Alfred James Holcroft

Holcroft, Alfred James

[1864-1939] Established A. J. Holcroft & Son Limited.

He married (1) Unknown.

In 1907, he married (2) Mary Hannah, daughter of Edward Richardson

Holcroft, William

[1817-1853] Well-known Halifax violinist

Holden

A lost settlement in Shelf. It is mentioned up to the 15th century.

See Heckden

Holden

[1???-1???] Partner in Hainsworth, Holden, Swaine & Pollard Bank

There are currently around 19 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Holden. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Holden, Adam

Holden & Dowson

18th/19th century printing partnership of Peter Kenyon Holden and Mr Dowson. They had business at Hall End, Halifax. They published the Halifax Journal. They published works by Rev John Bates and Rev James Franks

Holden, E.

[18??-19??] Ginger beer brewers in Sowerby Bridge

Holden, Elizabeth

[1720-1800] Aka Betty. In 1740, she married Thomas Crossley

Holden forgery gang

In 1842, a gang including Betty Holden, James Holden, John Holden Jnr, Thomas Holden, Zachariah Holden, William Barrett, and James Burns, of Hebden Bridge, were charged at Halifax for forging notes of the Halifax & Huddersfield Union Bank and other private banks

Holden Gate, Todmorden

House at Clough Foot

Holden-Gill, Ursula

[1974-] Aka Ursula Marsden. Actress of Hebden Bridge. She has appeared in several TV programmes.

In 2006, she played the rôle of Alice in ITV's Emmerdale. She was nominated in the Most Popular Actress category of the National Television Awards for her portrayal of the character who died fighting lymphatic cancer.

She is a drama and speech coach

Holden, Grace

[18??-18??] A hand-wheel spinner of Clark Bridge. She was the last person to be flogged in the district after she had delivered under-weight yarn to her employer in the 1850s

Holden, H.

[17??-18??] Grocer at Ripponden.

In May 1820, he was declared bankrupt

Holden House, Barkisland

Earlier known as Head Spring.

The house was built for masters of the endowed grammar school in 1787.

It was paid for by Mrs Bold & Joshua Horton, proprietors of Barkisland Hall.

It was owned by the Horton family, Philip Holden, and Geoffrey Harrison who established a school here [1864]

Holden, Rev J.

[18??-19??] Baptist minister at Ripponden. In 1924, he moved to Clackmannanshire

Holden's: J. R. Holden & Company

Tea dealers at 23 Water Street, Todmorden [1905]

Holden, Jane

[18??-18??] Lodging house keeper at Brunswick Terrace, Halifax [1850]

Holden, John

[1???-18??] Of Todmorden. He and his family were involved in forging bank-notes. Holden and his eldest son were transported for life for uttering forged £5 notes on the Derbyshire bank. His son, Zachariah, and two other sons and a daughter were also involved in the forgery but were acquitted. Zachariah hanged himself at Stoodley Edge on 6th June 1855

Holden, John

[18??-18??] In November 1844, he and William Barker were found guilty of assaulting and robbing John Bairstow. The jury recommended mercy for Holden who had a wife and family

Holden's: John Holden & Company

Cabinet makers at Union Court, Todmorden.

On 5th July 1859, 2 workers were killed as they demolished a fireplace at the works

Holden, Joshua

[1870-1933] MA. Born in Mankinholes. He studied chemistry at Cambridge. He was head of Roomfield Higher Grade School from 1898. In 1910, he wrote A Short History of Todmorden. In 1912, he was at Whitcliffe Mount School, Cleckheaton. In 1914, he went to teach in Woking

Holden, Nathaniel

[16??-1723] A mercer at Halifax. Son of Nathaniel Holden.

He married Mary Mitchell [1685-1746] of Walterclough Hall.

Children: (1) Hannah [1722-1753]; (2) child; (3) child; (4) child

Members of the family were buried in Halifax Parish Church where an inscription reads

Holden, Nathaniel

[1656-1716] A mercer at Halifax.

He was an apprentice to Thomas Dunn.

He was an acquaintance of Oliver Heywood who baptised him in May 1678.

On 23rd April 1678, he married Hannah Worrel [1656-1733].

Children: (1) Thomas; (2) Richard; (3) daughter [b 1678/9] / Anna [d 1694]; (4) Nathaniel.

He owned much property in Halifax. To his wife and sons, he bequeathed property identified as Crosshill, Elme Tree, Sidelins, Tongue Close, and a barn in Cow Green.

Members of the family were buried in Halifax Parish Church where an inscription reads

Holden, Peter Kenyon

[17??-18??] Halifax agent, bookseller and publisher, and agent for Norwich Union [1822, 1829]

He had business at King Cross Street, Hall End [1811], and 1 Old Market Place [1829]

He was a partner in Holden & Dowson

He published Rev Patrick Brontë's Cottage Poems [1811], his The Rural Minstrel [1813], and Richard Oastler's Vicarial Tithes, Halifax [1827].

He was buried at Undercliffe Cemetery, Bradford

Holden, Philip

[1???-1???] He lived at Holden House, Barkisland

Holden, R.

[17??-18??] In 1828, he ran a school in Halifax

Holden, Robert

[1???-1???] Constable at Todmorden & Walsden [1765]

Holden, Thomas

[1???-16??] He married Grace, daughter of Richard Nichols.

Children: (1) Mary; (2) Grace

Holden, Thomas

[17??-1805] Whitesmith, ironmonger and hardware dealer with premises next door to the House at the Maypole in Corn Market, Halifax. In 1784, he rebuilt the shop.

He was a Lieutenant in the Halifax Volunteers

After his death, his widow, Susannah, planned to continue the business as a whitesmith. In August 1805, the Corn Market shop was occupied by the Nicholson family.

In 1780, he, John Emmett and William Bolland set up a blast-furnace and foundry at Birkenshaw. They produced iron and possibly steel castings.

He was buried with full military honours

Holden, Tom

[1862-1???] From Halifax.

He went to live in Australia.

He returned to Halifax around 1892. He had been out of work for some time.

He lived at 4 Cockroft's Court, Halifax [1894] with his widowed mother Nancy Holden and his 2 sisters, one of whom was an invalid and in bed.

On 31st May 1894, he was charged with having attempted to murder his mother, on the previous day, by striking her on the head with a hatchet.

Earlier that day, as his mother was washing clothes, Holden had remarked to Nancy

Mother, I shall never go to heaven. If you die you will go to heaven

and a few minutes later he rendered Nancy insensible with the blows of a hatchet. She survived the attack.

When Holden was later apprehended in a field above Claremount, he said

Yes, I did it. Is she dead?

Witnesses at the trial included Detective Inspector Brodley

At the trial, Holden said

I did not do it purposely

The Court heard that he had been affected by sunstroke whilst he was in Australia. His Lordship said and that there was no doubt that Holden was insane at the time he struck his mother. He was sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment

Holder

A local form of the surname Holdsworth

Holder Stones, Stoodley

A natural rocky outcrop near Stoodley Pike.

After the execution of coiner David Hartley, his friends carved his name and date on a rock here

Holder, W.

[18??-18??] In January 1860, he ran an academy in Halifax

Holderness

Mentioned in the Nomina Villarum [1865] as being a place in the Parish of Halifax, although its precise location is not indicated

Holding

[18??-19??] Teacher of violin and banjo at 294 Pellon Lane and at 70 Northgate, Halifax [1906]. He was an agent for Franco Pipers famous banjos

Holdom, Rev Joseph

[18??-19??] Curate at Elland [1895]

Holdon, Richard

Holdroyd

A variant of the surname Holroyd

Holdroyd, J. M.

[19??-19??] Or Holroyd. Curate at Brighouse [1960-1966]

Holdroyd, Susan

[17??-1???] Or Susannah / Holroyde / Holroyd

Daughter of Benjamin Holroyd.

She married John Priestley

Holdsworth

Village east of Illingworth.

Earlier forms of the name have included Aldorth and Haldeworth - meaning old worth [old farm, old enclosure] with the S being added later, or Halda's worth, where Halda is a Saxon personal name.

Ditches and remains of Mesolithic / Neolithic dwellings, and Neolithic axe-heads were found here.

See Holdsworth House

Holdsworth

Other forms of the surname include Hallsworth, Halsworth, Holder and Houldsworth

George Redmonds tells us that Assolf de Haldeuurthe is recorded at Sowerby in 1200, and William Haldysworth is recorded at Northowram in 1447.

The name originates in Holdsworth

There are currently around 108 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Holdsworth. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

The Holdsworth family

They lived at Holdsworth House, Ovenden

The Holdsworth family of Ashday Hall

The family held land in Hipperholme, Ashday Hall, Southowram and Wakefield. Early members of the family included John de Haldeworth.

The family is discussed in the book Yorkshire Pedigrees

The Holdsworth family of Devonshire

Descended from Rev Robert Holdsworth

The Holdsworth family of Halifax

Prominent Halifax family.

See All Saints' Church, Dudwell Lane, Halifax, John Holdsworth and Shaw Mills, Halifax

Holdsworth, Alfred Sugden

[1865-1922] Son of Hugh Sugden Holdsworth.

He was an apprentice coppersmith [1881].

He and his brother Alfred Sugden Holdsworth took over the family business, H. S. Holdsworth Limited.

In 1887, he married Charlotte Annie Oldfield in Halifax.

Children: (1) child; (2) child; (3) child; (4) child.

Probate records show effects valued at £1,829

Holdsworth & Hardaker

Worsted coating manufacturers at Forest Mill, Ovenden [1905]. Partners included James Hardaker

Holdsworth, Anna

[1685-17??] Of Ashday Hall, Southowram. Daughter of Thomas Holdsworth.

She married Robert Wood from Fold

Holdsworth, Anna

[1772-1854] Baptised on 9th September 1772. Daughter of Thomas Holdsworth of Ashday Hall, Southowram.

She married John Thompson. In the marriage reports, she was described as

the last surviving daughter of the late Thomas Holdsworth of Ashday Hall

Holdsworth, Arthur

[1857-1878] 6th child of George Holdsworth. He was buried at Saint Mary's Church, Illingworth

Holdsworth, Charles

[1883-1964] Pioneer of the British road transport industry. With his brother Oliver, he worked in the family business of corn and carting which expanded into many towns, and they founded O. & C. Holdsworth, Hebble Motor Services and O. & C. Estates Limited which still owns part of Halifax town centre today.

He also started Trent Oil Products and was a founder of Jet Petroleum which he sold to an American concern in 1961.

He promoted the reafforestation of Beacon Hill.

He was Mayor of Halifax [1947-1949].

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Malcolm who married [1935] Mary Titterington; (2) Donald; (3) Marjorie who was Mayoress to her father [1948].

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £97,720

See Grand Theatre & Opera House, Halifax, Hebble Bus Company, O. & C. Holdsworth, O. & C. Estates Limited and Westgate, Halifax

Holdsworth, Christopher

[1???-1580] Son of Richard Holdsworth.

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church

Holdsworth, Clement

[1855-1920] Second son of George Holdsworth. Born at Elmwood, Halifax [18th September 1855].

He was educated at Uppingham, Rutland.

In 1873, he started work at the family's Shaw Lodge Mills. He and his cousin, Walter, joined their uncle William Irving Holdsworth in the family business. In 1885, he took over the family business.

He was first President Halifax & District Master Spinners' Federation [1913-1919]; Chairman of Halifax Chamber of Commerce; church warden at Halifax Parish Church.

On 27th September 1878, he married Emma Louisa Udall [1856-1926] from Staffordshire.

Children: (1) George Bertram; (2) Constance Gertrude [1881-1955]; (3) Charles Selbourne [18??-1955]; (4) Kathleen Marian [1882-1946] who married Captain Charles Selborne Walker; (5) Hugh Reginald; (6) Florence Gwendoline; (7) twins Norman Cyril and Robert Lionel [1885-1887] who were born on 25th March 1885 and both died on 28th November 1887.

The family lived at 23 Heath Avenue, Halifax [1881]; Shaw Royd, Halifax [1891, 1901].

In 1900, he bought the Scargill estate, Kettlewell. In 1912, he moved to Grassington.

He died at Netherside Hall, Threshfield, Skipton [13th April 1920].

He and his wife were buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Holdsworth's Dining Rooms, Brighouse

Holdsworth, Donald

[19??-19??] Son of Charles Holdsworth.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Ian; (2) Simon; (3) Robert.

The family lived at Heatherstone, Savile Park [1947].

See O. & C. Holdsworth and Walton & Helliwell Limited

He went to live in Rhodesia where he had a business Clan Transport. He retired to live in Switzerland

Holdsworth, Emily

[1852-1883] Daughter of George Holdsworth.

She married Benjamin Currer Rawson.

After her death, her husband installed a clerestory window in the south arcade chancel of Halifax Parish Church in her memory

Holdsworth, Fanny

[1854-1903] 4th child of George Holdsworth.

On 23rd April 1878, she married Rev Arthur John Groom.

She was buried at Ashwicken, Norfolk

Holdsworth Farm, Holmfield

17th century building.

See Matthew Ayrton

Holdsworth, Florence Gwendoline

[1892-1928] Seventh child of Clement Holdsworth. Born 5th October 1892.

She was highly proficient in the musical arts. In September 1911, at the age of 18, she was awarded her Diploma (Licentiateship) by the Royal Academy of Music for teaching Pianoforte playing.

On 5th June 1919, she married John McKellar Robertson CBE, OBE, VD, JP, second son of William Robertson, shipping-line owner of Glasgow, at Saint Mary's Church, Kettlewell.

Children: (1) Judith [b 1920]; (2) Ian; (3) Peter McKellar [b 1923].

She died after a long illness at Kensington Palace Gardens, London

Holdsworth, G.

[18??-18??] In 1887, he took over Joseph Pickard & Company and the company became J. Pickard & Company

Holdsworth's: G. & J. Holdsworth

Cotton spinners at Shibden Mill [1806]. They changed to woollen manufacture [1815]

[14??-15??] Of Halifax. In 1541, he bought land in Warley from Robert Hargrave

[17??-18??] Of Elmwood, Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Sarah [1822-1870] who married Robert Crossley; (2) George

[17??-18??] He had business at Shibden Mill [1823]

[1767-1822] Of Dean Head, Northowram, Halifax. Son of John Holdsworth.

He married Sarah [1774-1824].

Children: (1) John; (2) William [1795-1823]; (3) Sam [1815-1817].

He was buried at Saint Mary's Church, Illingworth

[18??-18??] Worsted spinner at Northowram.

In February 1845, he was declared bankrupt

Holdsworth, George Bertram

[1822-1866] JP. Of Elm Wood, Skircoat. Second son of John Holdsworth.

On 25th January 1848, he married Hannah Judith Turney.

Children: (1) Lucy Georgina; (2) Walter; (3) Emily; (4) Fanny; (5) Clement; (6) Arthur; (7) Gertrude.

Like his father, he was a bell-ringer at Halifax Parish Church. On 1st April 1856, he and his brother, John, created a new record.

He was buried in the family vault at All Saints' Church, Salterhebble

[1879-1942] JP. Of Netherside Hall, near Skipton. 3rd son of Clement Holdsworth. He joined the family business at Shaw Lodge Mills. He was Lieutenant in the Yorkshire Dragoons [1900-1904]. In 1916, he was appointed Justice of the Peace for the West Riding.

On 3rd June 1919, he married Mabel, daughter of William Highley, at Christ Church, Harrogate.

Children: (1) John; (2) Michael; (3) William.

He died at the family's Scargill estate, Kettlewell. He was buried at Kettlewell

Holdsworth, Gertrude

[1858-1927] Daughter of George Holdsworth.

She married Horace Alfred Groom.

She was buried at Ashwicken, Norfolk

Holdsworth-Groom, Arthur

[1880-1947] Son of Horace Alfred Groom. Before World War I, he was District Officer of Northern Nigeria. After the war, he joined the family business, and became a director when the company was incorporated in 1922. He was Managing Director and, later, Chairman of John Holdsworth & Company Limited

He changed his name to Holdsworth-Groom by deed poll

The Holdsworth Group of Companies

The current manifestation of the businesses established by the members of the Holdsworth family, including O. & C. Holdsworth and O. & C. Estates Limited

Holdsworth's: H. Holdsworth Limited

Wool merchant with premises at King Street / Mulcture Hall Road.

In 198?, the building became the Wool Merchant Hotel, Halifax

Holdsworth's: H. S. Holdsworth Limited

Coppersmiths and braziers established around 1800 by John Holdsworth and taken over by his son, Hugh Sugden Holdsworth.

They had business at Victoria Copper Works, Halifax [1890, 1936].

The business was taken over by Alfred Sugden Holdsworth and Percy Foster Holdsworth.

The King Street works were damaged by fire in July 1966

Holdsworth Hall, Holmfield

17th century house

Holdsworth, Henry

[1581-1620] Son of John Holdsworth.

He married Mary

Holdsworth, Henry

[1827-1871] A beerseller and brick moulder at Bank Top, Southowram.

At 2 am, on 26th September 1871, his wife was asleep when she woke to the sound of him singing Down in yonder valley, then she heard him fall down the stairs. He died from the fall.

At the inquest, the jury heard that he had been quite sober and well when he went to bed. A verdict of Accidental Death was returned

Holdsworth House Farm, Holmfield

17th century farm next to Holdsworth House, Holmfield.

A doorway is dated W ID 1693 for John and Deborah Wadsworth.

Some of the buildings here are listed.

This is discussed in The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

Holdsworth House, Holmfield

A timber-framed house was built by William Holdsworth in 1435.

Around 1633, it was rebuilt in F-plan design for Abraham Brigg. A datestone records A B 1633 for Abraham Brigg

On 12th August 1657, Brigg sold the estate to Henry Wadsworth. A datestone records JWD 1680 for John and Dorothy Wadsworth.

The house remained in the Wadsworth family until 1877.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Henry Edwin Moore [1891]

R. A. Woodhead [1895]

Thomas Hoyle

F. Pearson and family [1963] who converted it into an exclusive gaming and gambling club

It was known as the Cavalier Country Club when the Beatles stayed here in 1964.

The building is now an hotel and restaurant owned by the Pearson daughters

The cross of the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem appears on one of the gables. There used to be large numbers of autumn crocus nearby.

In 1933, the house was remodelled and modernised by J. F. Walsh.

The house is mentioned in Graptolite's Stray Notes on Bradshaw.

The house is discussed in Ancient Halls in & about Halifax, Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax, Halifax Pubs and The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

See Holdsworth House Farm, The Beatles and Miss Wadsworth

Holdsworth, Hugh

[1549-1572] Of Ashday Hall, Southowram. Son of John Holdsworth

Holdsworth, Hugh Bancroft

[1867-1947] Son of Hugh Sugden Holdsworth.

He was a gold jeweller [1891].

He and his brother James Edward were in business as motor engineers and agents.

In February 1942, the partnership was dissolved.

In 1892, he married Bertha Duvall Bishop.

Children: Unknown.

The family lived at Unknown

Holdsworth, Hugh Reginald

[1884-1957] Son of Clement Holdsworth.

He was educated at Uppingham, Rutland.

During World War I, he was Captain in the 3rd Battalion of the West Riding Regiment. During World War II, he served with the Home Guard.

On 10 October 1915, he married Dorothy Anne Frances, daughter of Commander H. I. Bethune RN, at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby.

Children: (1) Phyllis Evelyn [1917-1919?] who died from Asian flu during World War I, while her father was serving in France; (2) Patricia Mary [b 1918-19??] who married Dr Joe Laycock; (3) David Bethune [b 1922]; (4) Rupert Lindsay Bethune [b 1930]; (5) Anne Doyne [b 1933] who married Larry Craig.

The family lived at Shaw Royd, Halifax

Holdsworth, Hugh Sugden

[1841-1922] Son of Thomas Holdsworth.

He was a brazier [1861]; a master coppersmith [1871]; a master coppersmith employing 4 men & 2 boys [1881]; a coppersmith employer [1901]. He took over the family business and established H. S. Holdsworth Limited. He invented the company's

Improved Steam Water Heaters

which were specially designed for hotels, restaurants, coffee taverns, steam laundries, factories and hospitals.

His sons - Alfred Sugden and Percy Foster - joined the family business.

In 1863, he married (1) Emma, daughter of Alfred Bancroft, in Halifax.

Children: (1) Alfred Sugden; (2) Hugh Bancroft; (3) Edwin Holgate [1870-1875]; (4) Hilda Jane [b 1871] who married [1899] Thomas Edward Featherstone; (5) Percy Foster; (6) Florence Helena [1878-1946] who never married; (7) Henrietta Hulgate [1880-190?]; (8) James Edward.

Emma died in 1890. In 1892, Hugh Sugden married (2) Martha Emily Hamnett [1855-1???] from Manchester, in Salford.

Children: Jessie Hamnett [b 1894].

The family lived at 43 Oxford Terrace, Halifax [1871]; 30 Clare Road, Halifax [1901]; Clovelly, Saint Alban's Road, Halifax [1922].

Probate records show effects valued at £22,377 13/6d

Holdsworth's: I. W. Holdsworth Limited

Transport company.

They had a petrol station and parking ground on Commercial Street, Halifax [1936]. The site later became the Halifax Bus Station, then the Regal Cinema.

They were at Transport House, Horton Street, Halifax [1936].

Holdsworth, Ian

[19??-] Son of Donald Holdsworth.

He was murdered in South Africa in an armed robbery attempting to steal his new Mercedes

Holdsworth, Rev J. F.

[18??-1???] In 1891, he and Rev J. F. Holdsworth were Ministers at Cragg Vale Wesleyan Chapel, Crimsworth Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Highgate Wesleyan Methodist Church, Heptonstall and Old Town Methodist Chapel, Wadsworth

Holdsworth, James

[1???-15??] Clothier.

He lived at Place House, Southowram.

He married Unknown.

Children: William

Holdsworth, James

[16??-16??] He lived at Place House, Southowram.

He married Unknown.

Children: Mary

Holdsworth, James

[18??-18??] Recorded in 1845 as Postmaster at Northowram

Holdsworth, James Edward

[1882-1943] Son of Hugh Sugden Holdsworth.

He was a motor cycle agent and dealer [1911]. He and his brother Hugh Bancroft were in business as motor engineers and agents.

In February 1942, the partnership was dissolved.

In 1910, he married Amy Alice Smith [1885-19??] in Halifax.

They lived at 327 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax [1911]

[1???-1655] Of Southowram.

He and his son, William Holdsworth, were commemorated on a tombstone inscribed

Here lieth the body of John Holdsworth, of Southowram, who was buried November 2 Anno Do 1655. And also here lieth the body of William Holdsworth his son, who was buried the [?] day of May 1679

which was discovered when workmen were working inside Halifax Parish Church in 1878.

Beneath the tombstone, they found a stone coffin into which the remains of 2 people – possibly those of John and William had been placed

[14??-1497] Son of Richard de Haldeworth. A wealthy Halifax merchant. He lived at Ashday Hall, Southowram. He had lands in Hipperholme, Northowram, Southowram, and Alverthorpe.

In October 1463, he was Constable of Hipperholme. In 1495, he was elected Grave of Alverthorpe.

He married Cicely.

Children: (1) Robert; (2) Isabel; (3) Elizabeth who married Robert Hargrave; (4) John; (5) Joan [15??-1603] who married Edward Gibson.

His son Robert wrote that

At the time of his death, my good father bequeathed and gave to me in ready money, goods, and chattells near upon the value of 1,000 marks to find me at the School of Oxforth and beyond the sea

John instructed Robert to endow certain scholarships in the University of Oxford by which Halifax youth might have the advantage of

good and faithful learning

and gave him

great sums of money

to found a free school at Halifax and to erect two chantry chapels at the parish church

[14??-1535] Of Ashday Hall, Southowram. Son of John Holdsworth.

He married Alice [d 1563].

Children: (1) Margaret who married [7th September 1539] John Brooke from Huddersfield; (2) Christopher [d 1556] who became a priest; (3) Gilbert of Bradford who married Joan [d 1577]; (4) John of Halifax [will dated 1518]; (5) William of Northowram [d 1545] who married Margaret; (6) Agnes who married William Brooke from Kirkheaton [d 1540]; (7) Richard

[1523-1570] Of Ashday Hall, Southowram. Son of Richard Holdsworth.

On 30th January 1542, he married Alice, daughter of Hugh Lacy of Brearley.

Children: (1) Robert; (2) Hugh; (3) Richard; (4) Jane [d 1584?]; (5) Margaret [1544-1570]; (6) Agnes who married John Gybson; (7) John

[1547-1620] Of Ashday Hall, Southowram. Son of John Holdsworth.

On 2nd February 1572/3, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Savile, at Elland.

Children: (1) Thomas; (2) John; (3) Jane [1577-1615] who died at Wakefield; (4) Elizabeth [b 1579]; (5) Henry; (6) Robert; (7) Dorothie [b 1585] who married Richard Sproxton; (8) Sibella [b 1585/86]; (9) Alice [b 1587] who married John Seaton

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church

[1574-1658] (Possibly) son of John Holdsworth.

He was elected Constable of Hipperholme [1614]

[16??-1???] Of Northowram.

He married Unknown.

Children: Grace who married Joseph Northend

Holdsworth, Rev John

[16??-1744] MA. He was Vicar of Coley [1733-1740]; Lecturer at Halifax Parish Church [1740]; Headmaster of Heath Grammar School [1733-1744].

In 1733, he married Mary, daughter of Thomas Lister.

He died in April 1744.

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church

[17??-18??] Around 1800, he established a coppersmiths and brazier business, producing vessels for the dyeing industry. He also produced a tea-urn water heater. He had business at Victoria Street, Halifax.

His son and grandson took over and became H. S. Holdsworth Limited.

He married Unknown.

Children: Thomas

[1707-1766] Son of Thomas Holdsworth.

On 23rd August 1739, he married Rebecca, daughter of Jeremiah Peel at Coley.

Children: Richard.

His father disinherited him for marrying a weaver's daughter.

He and his wife were buried at Halifax Parish Church

[1731-1811] Son of Samuel Holdsworth of Upper Ranns, Northowram.

On 7th April 1760, he married Catherine Holt [17??-1811] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) John [b 1765]; (2) Samuel [b 1766]; (3) George; (4) James [b 17??]; (5) Richard [b 1772]; (6) Daniel [b 1771]; (7) Amos [b 1770]; (8) twins Mary; (9) and Judith [b 1763]; (10) Fanny [b 17??].

He and his wife were buried at Saint Mary's Church, Illingworth

[1787-1867] A bell-ringer of Halifax.

He was landlord of the Black Horse Inn, Woolshops for nearly 30 years [1841, 1845, 1851]; a late licensed victualler [1861].

On 11th October 1865, the bell-ringers at All Souls' Church rang a peal of Kent Treble Bob Major, consisting of 2496 changes, in honour of his 78th birthday. He was the oldest bell-ringer in the town, and had been a ringer at Halifax Parish Church for 60 years until within five weeks of his death.

He married Sarah [1790-18??]. Sarah died between 1851 and 1861.

Children: Sarah A. [b 1814] who married John W. Sladdin [1838-1???].

The family lived at Black Horse Yard, Halifax [1841]; 15 Lister Street, Halifax [1861].

Living with them in 1841 were lodgers William Crossley [aged 35] (iron moulder), Mary Ann Crossley [aged 30], William Bradley [aged 50] (block cutter), John Lee [aged 4] and John Laycock [aged 40] (calico printer).

Living with him in 1861 were daughter Sarah A, her husband John W. Sladdin (worsted dyer) and son John H. Sladdin [aged 2]

Shortly before his death, he had been a pensioner of the Halifax Tradesmen's Benevolent Society

He died at New Bank, Halifax [31st January 1867]

[1797-1857] Son of George Holdsworth. Born at Shaw Lodge.

In 1822, he began business as a cloth manufacturer at Bottoms Mill, then at Waterside Mill. He went on to establish John Holdsworth & Company Limited at Shaw Lodge Mill.

He was one of the original shareholders in the Halifax & Huddersfield Union Bank and the Halifax Joint Stock Bank.

He was a bell-ringer at Halifax Parish Church. He established new bell-ringing records on 25th March 1811, 6th December 1821, and 20th December 1824.

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].

On 13th February 1820, he married Sarah Irving [1800-1876] from Southowram, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) William Irving; (2) George; (3) Tom; (4) John.

In the 1870s, he acquired land on which houses were built for his sons: Shaw Lodge for William Irving, Elm Wood for George, Spring Hall for Tom, and [??] for John.

He and his wife were buried at Illingworth Church

His sons and widow gave a window in the Holdsworth Chapel in his memory, and their sons gave another window in the Holdsworth Chapel in memory of their mother

[18??-1???] In the mid-19th century, he established business as a plumber and ironmonger at North Parade, Halifax. Around 1875, he moved to a 4-storey building in Corporation Street, Halifax

[1800-1882] Son of Hannah [née Priestley] and Benjamin Holdsworth. Born at Ambler Thorn.

He was a stone quarryman / delver.

On 11th August 1823, he married Rebecca Busfield [1800-1888] from Farsley in Halifax.

Children: (1) William [1824-1884]; (2) Hannah [1825-1906]; (3) Benjamin [1827-1878]; (4) Sarah [1830-1896] who married Mr Shackleton; (5) John [1832-1879]; (6) Edwin [1834-1866]; (7) Emma [1838-1839]; (8) James [1840-1873]; (9) Joseph [1846-1932].

The family lived at Shibden Head Lane, Northowram where John and Rebecca died.

They and other members of the family were buried in Union Croft Chapel Graveyard, Ambler Thorn. There is a large stone monument giving the details of other members of the family

[18??-19??] A bookkeeper for John Burgess & Son. He was the recorder for the first meeting of the people who went on to establish the Brighouse Flour & Industrial Society

[1830-1879] JP. Of Willowfield. Youngest son of John Holdsworth

On 15th September 1855, he married Mary Ann Haigh from Rochdale.

Like his father, he was a bell-ringer at Halifax Parish Church. On 1st April 1856, he and his brother, George, created a new record.

He was a member of the Rifle Volunteers. In 1874, he endowed Saint John's Church, Warley.

He died at Willowfield on 18 Aug 1879.

On 6th February 1883, his widow married George Edward Mumford at Saint John's Church, Warley

[1838-1???] Born in Halifax.

He was a woolstapler employing 3 men [1871].

On 22nd January 1862, he married Elizabeth, daughter of David Abercrombie, at Bramley Lane Chapel, Lightcliffe. Theirs was the first marriage at the Chapel.

Children: (1) John Abercrombie [b 1862]; (2) Maggie Abercrombie [b 1864]; (3) Ralph David Abercrombie [b 1870].

The family lived at Birkby House, Lightcliffe [1862]; Perth Villas, Lightcliffe [1871]

Holdsworth, Major John

[1920-1945] MC. Eldest son of George Bertram Holdsworth. He was educated at Harrow.

He started work in the family business in 1939. One month later, war broke out and he joined the Second Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps. He was killed on active service in World War II, on the border between Holland and Germany

Holdsworth's: John Holdsworth & Company Limited

Textile manufacturer established by John Holdsworth in 1822 at Shaw Lodge Mills, Halifax.

See Truck Act [1831]

Holdsworth, Jonas

[17??-18??] Watchmaker and clockmaker at 1 Back Street, Halifax [1822, 1834, 1837]

Holdsworth, Jonathan

[1786-18??] Or Houldsworth. He was formerly a shoemaker at Trafalgar, Halifax. He subsequently took in lodgers.

On the evening of 17th July 1857, he was attacked by John Ackroyd who believed that Holdsworth had circulated scandalous rumours about Mrs Ackroyd.

Ackroyd was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment at York

Holdsworth, Joseph

[1811-1???] Woolstapler at The Square, Halifax [1841].

He married Mary [1811-1???].

Children: Rebecca [b 1834]

Holdsworth, Rev Josiah

[1602-1677] BA. From Ripponden. He was a local preacher. He was educated at Magdalen College Cambridge and served at Essex before becoming perpetual curate of Nether Poppleton, York. In 1662, he was ejected and moved to Wakefield.

He was buried at Tingley

Holdsworth, Lawrence

[1???-15??] Also Laurence Haulesworth. Recorded as a coiner in 1530

Holdsworth, Lucy Georgina

[1848-1908] Eldest child of George Holdsworth.

She married Theodore Senior Gardiner. Around 1805, the couple separated and went their separate ways, having no further contact with each other. She and the children were living in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Holdsworth, M.

[19??-19??]

Question: Does anyone know where he fits into the pantheon of Holdsworths?

See O. & C. Holdsworth and Walton & Helliwell Limited

Holdsworth, Malcolm

[19??-] He married Mary Titterington.

Children: (1) Patricia [b 1938] who lives in South Africa; (2) Susan [1941-200?] who died in South Africa; (3) Tim Holdsworth.

Holdsworth, Margaret

[15??-1???] Or Owlsworth. Of Ashday Hall.

She married John Sutcliffe

Holdsworth, Marmaduke

[18??-19??] Of Shelf.

He wrote several poems about Shelf including one about the Conservative Club there [1904]

Holdsworth, Mary

[1643-1703] Daughter of James Holdsworth.

She married Samuel Lister

Holdsworth, Mary Ann

[18??-1878] She was the first wife of William Henry Wayman

Holdsworth, Michael

[1921-1942] Second son of George Bertram Holdsworth. He was educated at Harrow.

During World War II, he served with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. He based at Malta and was killed on active service off Tobruk

Holdsworth, Mrs

[1???-18??] She ran a private school at Southowram [around 1870]

Holdsworth's: O. & C. Holdsworth

Businesses – including a transport company – which were established by brothers Oliver and Charles Holdsworth.

It is now a part of The Holdsworth Group of companies

Holdsworth, Oliver

[1???-19??] Brother of Charles Holdsworth.

He lived at The Poplars, Law Lane, Southowram [1937], and Marlen Royd, Marlen Road, Hipperholme [1947].

See Grand Theatre & Opera House, Halifax, Hebble Bus Company, O. & C. Holdsworth, O. & C. Estates Limited and Westgate, Halifax

Holdsworth, Percy Foster

[1873-19??] Son of Hugh Sugden Holdsworth.

He and his brother Alfred Sugden Holdsworth took over the family business, H. S. Holdsworth Limited.

In 1899, he married Flora Collinge [1873-1932] in Halifax.

They had no children.

The family lived at 2 Upper Bell Hall, Halifax [1901]

Holdsworth, Rex

[19??-] Local writer and member of the Halifax Authors' Circle

Holdsworth, Richard

[1???-1543] Aka Haldesworth. Son of John Holdsworth. On 28th April 1513,

with 12 others [he] took of the lord one acre of land de vasto at Coley for a chapel upon the same acre to be built

He married either Sybil, daughter of John Waterhouse, or Margaret Waterhouse.

Children: (1) Robert; (2) William; (3) Christopher; (4) Margaret [15??-1570] who died unmarried; (5) Anne [15??-1571] who died unmarried; (6) John

Holdsworth, Richard

[1545-1590] Son of John Holdsworth.

On 8th May 1576, he married Margaret, daughter of John Mawde

Holdsworth, Richard

[1745-1790] A weaver at Southowram. Son of John Holdsworth.

He married Jane [1740-1805], daughter of James Pearson, of Wakefield.

Children: (1) Alice [1766-1829]; (2) Mary [1768-1851]; (3) James [1769-1844] who became a publisher at Paternoster Row, London; (4) Grace [1772-1799]; (5) John [1775-1809] who became a surgeon at Wakefield; (6) Samuel [1777-1842].

Many of the family lived in Wakefield

[1???-1849] A dyer of Southowram Bank.

In June 1849, 2 men, named Kitson and Swallow, were convicted of manslaughter after throwing Holdsworth out of a window in an argument over a shilling

[147?-1556] Aka Haldesworth, Holdesworth. Son of John Holdsworth. He was Vicar of Halifax [1525]. The Vicarage was broken into several times, and on the final occasion, on 8th May 1556, he was murdered

[15??-1599] Or Richard. Son of Richard Holdsworth. In 1562, he was elected Constable of Hipperholme

Holdsworth, Rev Robert

[1544-1570] Of Hipperholme. Son of John Holdsworth.

On 29th May 1564, he married Elizabeth, daughter of John Hopkinson

[1583-1632] Son of John Holdsworth. He became vicar of Modbury, Devon.

This is the beginning of the Holdsworth family of Devonshire.

In 1609, he married Mary Newman [1585-1665].

The couple were buried at Modbury

[19??-] Son of Donald Holdsworth.

He played for Ovenden Park. He is [2012] co-owner of the Holdsworth Group of Companies.

He lives in Monaco

Holdsworth, Sam

[17??-1???] Coiner of Westfield

[17??-18??] He was in coal-mining partnership with Captain John Bower. They were also in partnership with Michael Stocks.

See Cold Arbour Coal Pit, Boothtown

[1704-17??] Son of Zachariah Holdsworth.

He married Tamar Marcer.

Children: (1) John [b 1731]; (2) Thomas [b 1733]; (3) Jeremiah [b 1734]; (4) Martha [b 1736]; (5) William [b 1738]; (6) Joseph; (7) Mary; (8) Ruth [b 1741]

[1804-18??] Of Staups House, Shibden.

He married Elizabeth.

Children: Alice [1833-1904] who married George Whiteley

She married Thomas Crossley.

[1819-18??] Of Halifax.

In 1839, he, Charles Evans and George Ibbetson were charged with feloniously assault on William Latham of Halifax.

On 5th March 1840, the jury returned a verdict of Guilty and all three men were transported for 15 years. He was one of 270 convicts who left England for New South Wales on the Eden [8th July 1840] and arrived in New South Wales on the 18th November 1840

Holdsworth, Sarah

[1743-1809] Of Skircoat.

She died 5th June 1809

Holdsworth, Sarah Colbeck

[17??-18??] Of Otley.

She married Thomas Samuel Rawson

Holdsworth, Simon

[19??-] Son of Donald Holdsworth.

He farms in South Africa [2012]

Holdsworth, Solomon

[16??-17??] Of Saltonstall

[1590-1651] Of Ashday Hall, Southowram. Son of John Holdsworth.

On 7th November 1636, he married Mary Northend in Halifax.

Children: (1) Thomas; (2) John [1647-1649]

[1649-1709] Aka Haldsworth. Of Ashday Hall, Southowram. Son of Thomas Holdsworth.

He married Phoebe Oates.

Children: (1) Phoebe [bapt 1676]; (2) Thomas; (3) James [bapt 1681]; (4) Daniel [bapt 1682]; (5) Maria [bapt 1683]; (6) Anna; (7) Samuel [bapt 1687]; (8) Lydia [bapt 1688]; (9) Jeremiah [bapt 1691]; (10) Charles [1689-1724]; (11) Phoebe [bapt 1694].

He died on 23rd June 1709, and Phoebe died on 12th October 1709.

The couple were buried in the South Chapel at Halifax Parish Church where there is a memorial to several members of the family

Holdsworth, Rev Thomas

[1677-1735] Of Ashday Hall, Southowram and Broadfold Hall, Luddenden. Son of Thomas Holdsworth.

In 1701, he married (1) Mary, daughter of William Midgley.

Children: (1) William; (2) Mary [1703-1739] who married Luke Hoyle; (3) Thomas; (4) Phoebe [1705-1757] who married William Drake; (5) John; (6) Frances [1708-1777].

Around 1710, he married (2) Mrs Dorothy Butterfield, a widow from Norland.

He died at Ashday Hall, Southowram. Broadfold Hall passed to the family.

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church and there is a memorial to his wife, Mary, in the church there

[1704-1746] BA. Son of Thomas Holdsworth.

Curate at Southowram [1730-1746].

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church

[1742-1???] Son of William Holdsworth of Ashday Hall. Baptised at Southowram [11th August 1742].

On 27th September 1764, he married Peggy Wilson at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: Anna

Holdsworth, Thomas K.

[1801-18??] Son of John Holdsworth.

He took over the family business on the death of his father.

On 10th September 1835, he married Martha Sugden [1811-1889] from Northowram, in Halifax.

Children: (1) Emma [b 1838] who was a milliner [1861]; (2) Hugh Sugden; (3) Ellen Howgate [b 1843]; (4) Martha Jane Howgate [b 1846] who was a dressmaker [1861].

His son carried on with the family business

Thomas was dead by 1850, when Martha married Paul Greenwood

[18??-1???] He ran Making Place Academy after the death of William Dove in 1865. The establishment declined and closed in 1880

Holdsworth, Tim

[1944-] Son of Malcolm Holdsworth.

He is [2012] co-owner of the Holdsworth Group of Companies.

He lives in Vancouver

Holdsworth, Tom

[1825-1881] 3rd son of John Holdsworth.

In 1871, he built Spring Hall, Skircoat. He gave a memorial window

Abraham offering up his son Isaac

to Saint Mary's Church, Illingworth.

In May 1881, he was in London, attending the sale of his brother William Irving's collection of pictures at Christie & Manson's gallery. He was found dead in his hotel room. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Holdsworth, Walter

[1???-19??] In 1930, he took over the business of Charles Horner Limited

Holdsworth, Walter

[1851-1885] MA Cantab, JP. Eldest son of George Holdsworth

[1???-1569] Of Halifax. Son of Richard Holdsworth

[1???-1679] He and his father, John Holdsworth, were commemorated on a tombstone inscribed

Here lieth the body of John Holdsworth, of Southowram, who was buried November 2 Anno Do 1655. And also here lieth the body of William Holdsworth his son, who was buried the [?] day of May 1679

which was discovered when workmen were working inside Halifax Parish Church in 1878.

Beneath the tombstone, they found a stone coffin into which the remains of 2 people – possibly those of John and William had been placed

[13??-14??] In 1435, he built Holdsworth House, Holmfield

[1544-1617] Son of James Holdsworth. A Halifax scrivener. In 1586, he succeeded his father to Place House, Southowram.

In 1574, he married Alice Guy.

Children: (1) son; (2) son; (3) daughter; (4) daughter; (5) daughter

[1701-1746] Son of Thomas Holdsworth He built the present Ashday Hall, Southowram in 1713, and extended it in 1738.

He married Mary Smith [17??-17??], daughter of Thomas Smith of Kirkby Malzeard.

Children: Thomas

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church on 26th January 1746/7

[18??-1???] Auctioneer, valuer and estate agent. Recorded in 1881 at Northgate Hall, Halifax

He was a cart driver with Crossley Dyers of Brighouse.

[1834-1867] Aka William Gooder.

On Sunday, 4th August 1867, he had been drinking for a couple of hours at the Anchor Pit, Rastrick, when he bet John Holmes to dive in the river Calder for half a gallon of beer. Holdsworth dived in, floundered for about 5 minutes, then sank to the bottom. His body was retrieved by Timothy Bentley.

The inquest returned a verdict of Accidentally drowned while diving for a wager

[19??-19??] JP. He was Mayor of Brighouse [1968-1969]

Holdsworth, Colonel William Irving

[1922-1969] 3rd son of George Bertram Holdsworth. He was educated at Harrow. During World War II, he served as a Spitfire instructor in the Royal Air Force.

He married Didian (Dina) Maria Kuperus [b 1927] in Amsterdam.

Children: (1) John Michael [b 1947]; (2) Ingrid Rona [b 1948]; (3) Howard Irving [b 1949]; (4) David William [b 1952]; (5) Kirsten Roselyn [b 1953].

The family live at Bellinter Park, County Meath in Ireland [1957-1966]. They came to live in Halifax in 1966.

He was buried at Kettlewell

[1821-1885] Of Shaw Lodge and Greenroyde, Halifax. Eldest son of John Holdsworth.

See Halifax Church Institute and Halifax, Huddersfield & Keighley Railway

Holdsworth Working Men's Club, Halifax

Recorded in 1917, when Harry Ambler was secretary

Holdsworth, Zachariah

[1665-1712] Of Ovenden.

He married Mary [16??-1712].

Children: (1) Samuel; (2) John [d 1721]; (3) Jeremiah [d 1703].

He and his wife were buried at Illingworth Church

Hole

Hole Bank Head, Luddendenfoot

Sowerby Lane. 18th century farm and cottage

Hole-Bottom-Meadow-Bottom, Todmorden

The original name of the village which became shortened to Meadow Bottom

Holgate

Other forms of the surname include Howgate and Howlgate

Thomas de Holgate is recorded in 1274 when he was fined 40/- for

partaking of a joint of deer stolen near Crimsworth Bottom

Derived from hollow and gate and meaning a road in a hollow, of from a road to the Hall

There are currently only around 7 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Holgate. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Holgate, Alfred

[1872-1935] Landlord of the Rose & Crown, Greetland [1917, 1935].

He was buried at Mount Tabor Wesleyan Methodist Chapel

Holgate, Christopher

[1827-1891] He married Marian [18??-1891].

The family lived at Hoyle House, Lightcliffe [1891].

Marian & Christopher are mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1891

Holgate, George

[18??-18??] Grocer at Halifax.

In July 1860, he was declared bankrupt

Holgate, Law & Company Limited

Overall manufacturers. Recorded in 1936, when they were at 36 Gaol Lane, Halifax

Holgate, Mr

[1???-18??] Or Holgut. A planet-ruler and fortune teller living at Frieldhurst, Todmorden.

In 1847, a child of Edmund Mitchell, a bobbin maker in Todmorden, was severely burnt after falling against the oven door. A neighbour said that Holgate could cure the child with his cabalistic art, being able to stop bleeding, and to kill witches and wizards by means of ruling the planets. Mrs Mitchell took the child to see Holgate and the child was believed to be cured. Dr James Hardman called to see the child and it was in a fair way of recovery

Holgate, Thomas

[18??-1???] Manager of Halifax Gasworks [1894]

Holgate, William

[18??-1???] He was a butcher and landlord of the Saddle Inn, Halifax [1874].

On 12th June 1874, he was mentioned in bankruptcy proceedings when he had liabilities of around £670 against assets of around £20. The Saddle Inn was valued at £322 15/6d

Holgate, William Brown

[1???-1854] A worker at the Akroyd's Copley Mill for 40 years.

In November 1855, Edward and Henry Akroyd and the workpeople at the mill, erected a marble tablet in his memory at Saint Stephen's Church, Copley

Holiday homes

The Holland family

Various members of the family lived in and around Hove Edge and Brighouse from the 1700s.

Question: (1) Can anyone clarify my confusion with the various Williams and Johns shown here?
(2) Can anyone identify the family in the attached image?

Holland, Edith

[1878-19??] In 1900, she was sentenced to 3 months' hard labour for stealing postal orders from Brighouse Post Office where she was a postal and telegraph clerk

Holland, Emily Mary

[18??-1876] Of Todmorden. On 28th March 1876, she was murdered by William Fish, a barber of Blackburn

Holland, Faith

[1???-1???] Daughter of Joseph Holland. She was a teacher at the Kiln, Slead Syke

Holland, James

[1???-1651] A mercer in Halifax.

He married Grace [1???-1670].

The couple were buried in Halifax Parish Church

Holland, James

[1???-18??] He was recorded at Fold End Farm, Hipperholme [1847] and Broad Oak Farm, Hove Edge [1853]

[1???-1???] Of Well Close, Slead House, and Bradford. Son of John Holland.

He married Elizabeth Micklethwaite from Wakefield.

They had no children

[17??-18??] Merchant and snuff manufacturer at Slead Hall, Brighouse [1808]

[17??-1845] Son of William Holland or son of William Holland.

Question: Can anyone resolve the question of his parentage?

A well-known Brighouse nonconformist. He was a member of Bridge End Chapel. When the congregation at Bridge End chapel declined during the ministry of Rev William Northend, he was one of a group who moved to hold their meetings at the Kiln, Slead Syke.

He was instrumental in setting up Bramley Lane Congregational Church.

He lived at Broad Oak, Hove Edge for a time. He left the family home at Slead Hall to live at Slead House. He was pioneer in the worsted trade which he produced at Slead Syke Mill which he built. In 1811, he introduced moreens into Yorkshire from Norfolk.

On 20th June 1831, he laid the foundation stone for The Idle Academy, a college for the education of young men of the Independent denomination of Dissenters, at Undercliffe, near Bradford. He was a treasurer of the institution.

He has been called

the Crossley or the Salt of his day

He married Elizabeth Hodgson.

Children: (1) Elizabeth who married J. Stancliffe; (2) Sarah who married Mr Lennox from Liverpool; (3) William of New House and Halifax; (4) Samuel of Slead House who was unmarried; (5) Edward who died young; (6) Hannah who married W. Chadwick, author of Life of De Foe; (7) John; (8) Joseph of Wyke Hall and Slead Syke; (9) Mary who married Dr Hodgson from Halifax.

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church

See James Mozley

[1805-1880] Artist who painted many scenes of the Upper Calder Valley

Holland, Joseph

[1747-1829] Son of William Holland.

He married Mary [1751-1831].

Children: Several including Faith.

He died at Smith House, Lightcliffe

Holland, Joseph

[1815-1887] Of Slead House, Brighouse. Son of William Holland. He did not marry.

[18??-19??] Coal merchant at Stainland.

Holland, Rebecca

[1???-1???] Daughter of William Holland.

She married Samuel Swaine from Leeds.

Children: (1) John; (2) Joseph; (3) Thomas; (4) William; (5) 2 daughters.

The family lived at Till Carr, Lightcliffe

Holland, Samuel

[18??-1847] Son of William Holland.

He did not marry

Holland, W.

In November 1885, he was declared bankrupt

[16??-1730] Of Broad Oak, Hove Edge.

He married Grace [d 1731].

[17??-1788] Son of William Holland.

He married Hannah [1706-1780].

Children: (1) William; (2) Edward [1742-1760]; (3) John [bapt 1744]; (4) Joseph; (5) Rachel; (6) Rebecca.

He was buried at Lightcliffe Church

[17??-18??] Son of William Holland. Stuff manufacturer of Broad Oak, Hove Edge.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) William; (2) Samuel; (3) John; (4) Joseph; (5) a daughter; (6) a daughter; (7) a daughter; (8) a daughter.

His sons all died without issue, his daughters all married and had issue.

He lived at Slead Hall. From 1838, he lived at New House, Lightcliffe for over 40 years

[1742-1805] Son of William Holland.

He was a stuff manufacturer with a room of Halifax Piece Hall.

He married Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Rhodes.

Children: (1) Sarah who married John Wheatley; (2) John.

The family lived at Broad Oak, Hipperholme.

In 1785, they moved to Slead Hall.

In 1787, he gave one guinea towards the bells at Halifax Parish Church.

William and Elizabeth were buried at Lightcliffe Old Church Graveyard

See Partners in Halifax Commercial Banking Company

[1806-1885] Son of William Holland. Of New House, Lightcliffe.

Holland, Wilson & Company

Engineers' tool makers at Boothtown Lathe Works [1905]

Hollas Bridge, Sowerby Bridge

Hollas Lane. Railway bridge built about 1840 by Robert Stephenson for the Manchester & Leeds Railway Company

Hollas Brothers

Piano and musical instrument dealers at Albany Music Rooms, 22 Market Street, Halifax [1905]

Hollas Farm, Norland

Late 17th century house. Demolished in 1???

Hollas, James

[1793-1848] Ostler and brewer at Gauxholme. On 29th September 1848, he had been drinking and was

the worse for liquor

when he went home. He was seen walking on the banks of the Rochdale Canal. He was found drowned the following morning

Hollas, John

[18??-19??] Silk spinner at Halifax.

He was listed as a provisional director of the Stoney Royd Spinning Company Limited [1881]

Hollas Lane Bridge, Sowerby Bridge

Bridge which carries Hollas Lane over the Calder & Hebble Navigation at Copley

Hollas, Richard

[17??-1805] Of Sowerby Street.

He died at Chester after a short illness. His obituary says that he was

one of the best builders of bridges in the kingdom

Holliday, Rev Thomas

[1???-18??] Methodist Minister. He served at Barnsley before he moved to New Longley [1821].

Services were held in a number of locations before Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel was built

Hollidays

Sowerby Bridge chemical factory.

See Clegg Brothers

Hollin Bar Farm, Luddendenfoot

Westfield, Sowerby Lane. 17th century through-passage house. Dated W T

Hollin Hall, Ovenden

Recorded on maps produced in 1854

Hollin Hall Service Reservoir

For Hebden Bridge Urban District Council. It has a capacity of 700,000 gallons

Hollin Hey Farm, Cragg Vale

This is discussed in The Old Halls & Manor Houses of Yorkshire.

Hollin Well Farm, Norland

Or Hollyn Well Farm. A terrace of houses and underdwellings at Pickwood Scar. They were demolished in the 1950s

Hollin Well, Norland

Built by James Wood in 1874. It is inscribed

Honest water

and

Pro bono publico
For the public good

Hollindrak

Hollindrake

[18??-1916] From Heptonstall.

Hollindrake, A.

He and his wife lived at Stocks Villas, Heptonstall.

During World War I, he served with the Yorkshire & Lancashire Regiment. In November 1916, he was in a training camp in County Durham, when a Zeppelin came from over the North Sea and the troops were ordered to take cover. Private Hollindrake ran in the direction of a river which was in spate. His companions believed that he had fallen into the river and drowned.

Without any evidence, the War Office posted him as a deserter. His wife received no pension or allowance, and she cannot claim a widow's pension as she is not officially a widow. She could not access her husband's savings, nor could she marry again.

In 1932, she was taking steps to have her widowhood established in a Court of Law

Hollingdrake

Hollingrake & Clegg Limited

Hollingdrake, C.

[18??-1???] Draper and smallware merchant with business established in 1885 at the King Street Fent Warehouse, Brighouse. He claimed to be

the cheapest wholesale and retail house in Yorkshire

He produced some of his products on knitting machines in workshops behind the shops

Hollinghey, Sowerby

Crabtree says that a court used to be held here, and that

the owner is bound to keep a white bull, a stoned horse, and a brawn

whatever that might mean.

This is discussed in Views of Ancient Buildings in the Parish of Halifax

Hollingrake

Other forms of the surname include Hollindrak, Hollindrake, Hollingdrake and Hollinrake

Adam del Holirakes is recorded in 1275.

Uses the elements holling and rake and means a valley with holly

Hollingrake, Abraham

[18??-1884] Partner in Hollingrake & Clegg Limited. After Abraham's death, George Clegg took on other partners and directors

Worsted spinners specialising in white and coloured botany yarns. Established by Abraham Hollingrake and George Clegg around 1860.

After Hollingrake's death, Clegg was joined by other partners and director, including Arthur Clegg, Thomas W. Hanson, William Henry Harrison, William Parratt, and John Thomas.

They had business at Miall Street Mills, Halifax [1895] and Sun Works, Halifax.

In 1895, they employed over 1200 workers.

See Henry Farrar & Company

Hollings, Heptonstall

Group of property comprising a bakehouse/brewhouse, a barn, early 18th century houses, and early 19th century houses and cottages. Most of the property is listed

Hollings House, Sowerby Bridge

Hill Top, Warley.

Owners and tenants have included

Abraham Clay [1861]

Harold Foster Clay [1957]

See Hollins House, Sowerby Bridge

Hollings, William

[16??-17??] Quaker.

He lived at Wade House, Shelf

Hollingworth

Hollingworth, Rev Eli

[17??-18??] From Wooldale, Holmfirth. He trained at Northowram Academy before becoming Minister of Bridge End Congregational Church [1790-1800].

He married Hannah, his housekeeper.

For a time, he made pieces to support himself.

He was an ultra-Calvinist and an eccentric. Because of his conduct during his term of office, the congregation decreased. It was said that he was

addicted to drunkenness

and

walked unworthily

and neglected to prepare for the pulpit and failed to keep the registers properly.

He rented the chapel house to a corn miller called Stanley.

In May 1800, he moved to Sowerby Congregational Church. In 1803, he went to take charge of a school in Lancashire

Hollingworth Gate Farm, Walsden

There was a bakery here from 1???. It closed in 1???

Hollingworth, Rev H. N.

[19??-19??] Vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [1950]. In 1951, he was appointed to Hawarden

Hollinrake

The Hollinrake family of Higher Knowl

There are currently around 15 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hollinrake. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Mr Hollinrake was an early member of the family at Higher Knowl

Mentioned in Walsden families in Olden Times by John Travis

Hollinrake, Abraham

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner in a part of Lob Mill, Todmorden [1809] and Bankfoot Upper Mill, Hebden Bridge [18??]

Hollinrake, Abram

[1???-1???] Son of James Hollinrake.

He married Miss Heap from Friedhurst Mill

Hollinrake, Charles

[1849-1883] Aka Black Charlie.

He died at Speak's Lodging House, Shade [19th June 1883]. He was buried at Christ Church, Todmorden on 22nd June 1883.

The Todmorden Almanac records that

Although he had lived many years in the district and was widely known, not a single person followed the body to the grave

Hollinrake, David

[1???-18??] Aka Davie i' th' Bottom. Son of James Hollinrake.

He was landlord of the Freemasons' Arms, Todmorden [1822]

He married Ann Lord of Little Knowl, Walsden

Hollinrake, Rev Henry

[1775-1855] He was a young member of the Birchcliffe Baptists. He showed promise and

had parts for speaking

and was sent to the London Academy. He returned and was ordained by Rev Daniel Taylor. He became Minister of Birchcliffe Chapel [1806-1853]. The Chapel was rebuilt during his ministry

Hollinrake, James

[1???-1???] Aka Jim Clog. Son of Mr Hollinrake. He was a piece-maker at Higher Knowl, Walsden. He built a factory at Lob Mill.

He married Unknown, a dressmaker from Beverley.

Children: (1) John; (2) David; (3) Abram; (4) Mary; (5) Sally who married Thomas Pickles; (6) Betty who married Mr Byfield from Manchester

Hollinrake, James

[17??-18??] He went into partnership with John Haworth at Oldroyd Mill, Langfield and at Lob Mill. The partnership evolved into Ingham, Hollinrake & Company.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1805 when Hollinrake left (or died)

Hollinrake, James

[17??-18??] He lived at the house which became the Hare & Hounds, Hebden Bridge

Hollinrake, John

[1???-1???] Eldest son of James Hollinrake.

He succeeded to his father's Lob Mill factory. He built Horsfall and lived there

Hollinrake, John Thomas

[18??-1916] Of Heptonstall.

Private Hollinrake was stationed at Cockden Hall Camp near Durham and disappeared during a Zeppelin air raid on 27th November 1916.

A judge decided that he was

presumed deceased

as he was on good terms with his wife, Amy, and had no reason to commit suicide

Hollinrake, Mary

[1???-1???] Daughter of James Hollinrake.

She married (1) John Stansfield.

She married (2) Charles Lord of Great Knowl, Walsden

Hollinrake, Mr

[1???-1???] An early member of the Hollinrake family of Higher Knowl.

Question: Can anyone tell me the name of the man and/or anything about him, his wife or his family?

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) James; (2) George

Hollinrake, Samuel

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Jumb Mill, Lumbutts [1801] and Lob Mill, Todmorden [18??]

Hollinrake, Thomas

[1835-1890] Prosperous cotton manufacturer at Canteen Mill, Todmorden

Hollinrake, William Smith

[1844-1901] Todmorden Councillor.

He was a bookkeeper [1881]. He worked for a time at Waterside Mill. From November 1893, he was landlord at the White Hart, Todmorden. He bought the tenancy, but sold it to a brewery in 1898.

On 7th March 1894, he was instrumental in establishing the Todmorden & District Licensed Victuallers Wine & Beer Sellers Association.

In 1873, he married Sarah Agnes Hoyle [1845-1898] in Halifax.

Children: (1) Ann Elizabeth [b 1863]; (2) Edith [b 1866]; (3) Martha Hoyle [b 1868]; (4) Ruth [b 1870] who married [1894] Tom Roscow [1866-1900]; (5) John [b 1873]; (6) Amy [b 1874]; (7) Percy [b 1878]; (8) Nellie [b 1880]

The family lived at 2 Balk Field, Langfield, Todmorden [1881]; Pex House, Todmorden [189?]

Hollins Assembly Rooms, Walsden

Recorded in 1872, when Walsden Working Men's Club & Institute met here

Hollins, Battle of the

During the Civil War, the Royalist James Murgatroyd had put The Hollins, Warley at the disposal of Sir Francis Mackworth, and Mackworth had stored arms and ammunition at the house for the Royalists.

On 23rd October 1643, Murgatroyd had to defend the house against attacks by Parliamentary troops – under Colonel Bradshaw, Captain Thomas Taylor and 2 Lancashire Companies – in the Battle of the Hollins. Murgatroyd's defenders tore slates off the roof and threw these at the attackers. Murgatroyd and the Royalists had to capitulate and 44 prisoners were taken, although Murgatroyd and his family escaped.

Cannon balls from the skirmish have been discovered at several places in the area

The Hollins, Brighouse

Hollins Co-operative Society

Hanson Ormerod

Hollins Road. The headquarters of the Walsden Co-operative Society opened in 1850 and stood opposite the Hollins Inn.

The Hollins Co-operative Assembly Rooms are recorded in 1888

Hollins Dam, Sowerby Bridge

Served Hollins Mill, Sowerby Bridge

Hollins Farm, Todmorden

Originally known as Adamroyd. Mid 17th century house

Hollins Gate, Luddendenfoot

1/3 Hollins Lane. Originally two mid 18th century cottages.

Now i dwelling

The Hollins, Heptonstall

Ezra Greaves was born here

Hollins Hey Hospital, Stainland

Built in 1892 to handle victims of smallpox. It was built in 10 days. It was used as a scout camp. It became a farm

Hollins House, Hebden Bridge

Near Machpelah.

Owners and tenants have included

Rev William Shackleton [1861]

Dr H. H. Thomas [1905]

Hollins House, Southowram

Church Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

John Hemingway [1871]

Edward Manks Hemingway [1905, 1911]

Hollins House, Sowerby Bridge

Hill Top, Hollins Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Benjamin Clay [1881, 1905]

See Hollings House, Sowerby Bridge

Hollins Lane Well, Sowerby Bridge

Hollins Lock, Todmorden

Or Hollings Lock. Lock #27 on the Rochdale Canal. It has a double set of bottom gates to take the 57½ ft long vessels of the Calder & Hebble Canal

Hollins Lodge, Luddenden

The lodge of The Hollins. It is divided into 2 separate dwellings: east and west

The Hollins, Luddenden

The house was originally called Murgatroyd, and was the home of the Murgatroyd family.

See Hollins, Hollins Lodge and Thracian Falconer

Hollins Mill Lane Bridge, Sowerby Bridge

Aka the Long Tunnel. Carries Hollins Mill Lane over the Rochdale Canal

The Hollins, Rastrick

Owners and tenants have included

Hanson Ormerod [1890]

Hollins Road Bridge, Walsden

Hollins Road. Bridge over the Rochdale Canal

Hollins Royd, Sowerby Bridge

Hollins Lane.

Owners and tenants have included

Arthur Fielding Longbottom [1911]

The Hollins, Warley

Aka The Lower Hollins. Late mediæval timber-framed aisled house. Home of the Waterhouse family in the 15th century.

Owners and tenants have included

James Crossley [1808]

William Foster [1857]

Robert Berry [1881]

the family of Francis Berry [1881]

A cast-iron version of J. B. Leyland's Thracian Falconer stands in the gardens of the house

Hollis, Joseph

[18??-1???] Provisions dealer at 14 Corn Market, Halifax [1881]

Hollis, Superintendent Percy

[18??-19??] From Pontefract. He became Police Superintendent at Todmorden Police Station [1909-1911]

Hollock Lee Bottom Farm, Cragg Vale

Hoo Hole Lane. 18th century house. A lintel is inscribed R S 1712 and 18 W F 90

Hollock Lee, Heptonstall

Hollow's Dining Room, Sowerby Bridge

Robert Sutcliffe [1545]

One of a number of shops and houses which faced the bottom of Sowerby Street. The property was demolished in 18?? and Ryburn Buildings was built on the site

Hollow End, Sowerby

Recorded in 1841 and 1851

Hollowell

Owners and tenants of the building have included

Hollows, Stanley

[19??-] He was Mayor of Todmorden [1987-1988]

Holly Bank, Clifton

Clifton Free School

Clifton Grammar School

The home of the Clifton Handbell Ringers

Baldwin & Brooke

James Fearnley

Clifton Conservative Club

The building was demolished in the 1970s

Holly Bank, Halifax

Holly Bank House, Rastrick

Vernon W. Wanklyn

Around 1836, the Fryer family demolished Rastrick Hall and built Holly Bank on the site.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Joseph Jowett Fryer [1845]

Arthur Travis Clay [1877]

Hugh Travis Clay [1917]

The former dove-cote has been extended and is now a house

Holly Bank, Lightcliffe

Holly House, Rastrick

John Blackburn Murgatroyd [18??]

Thomas England [1881]

Barclay Inglis [1950s]

Holly Bank, Siddal

Whitegate.

Owners and tenants have included

Edward Palmer Thompson

Holly House, Halifax

House at 6 Ward's End built in 1755 by John Bentley.

In 1985, it began a new life as a sequence of pubs: Carrington's, the Bass House, and The Courtyard.

See Prince Albert Statue, Halifax

Thornhill Road.

Owners and tenants have included

Thomas Sheffield [1900]

Holly House, Todmorden

Built in 1852 for solicitor William Sager.

Owners and tenants have included

John Ormerod Sager [1907]

Holly Royd, Southowram

The Barber family lived here, and carried on their card making business here.

Owners and tenants have included

William Barber [183?]

Charlton Barber [1881, 1891, 1894]

In the 1930s, the workrooms were converted into houses

Holly Royd, Soyland

Hollyn Well Cottages, Norland

Or Hollyn Well Cottages.

At Pickwood Scar.

The cottages were condemned and demolished in the 1950s.

The remains are still visible

Holmcoat Bridge Lock, Hebden Bridge

Lock #14 on the Rochdale Canal. Built 1798

Holme Cottage, Hebden Bridge

Midgehole Road. 4 early 19th century cottages are now 2 dwellings: Holme Cottage and Raw Holme Farm, Hebden Bridge

Holme Dene, Lightcliffe

Holme End Dyeing Company

Thomas England [1881, 1891]

Dyers and finishers at Holme End Dye Works, Cragg Vale [1905]

Holme Ends Bridge

Widdop Road. Early 19th century bridge over Alcomden Stream

Holme Green

Area of Elland Lower Edge

Holme House Bar, Lightcliffe

In the 19th century, there was a toll bar outside Holme House, Lightcliffe for the Wakefield-Halifax turnpike. Home Cottage was built on the site

Holme House, Booth

Aka Hulmehouse, Luddenden.

Owners and tenants have included

Abraham Patchett

Isaac Patchett

Holme House Bridge, Barkisland

Bridge over Booth Dean Clough

Holme House Bridge, Booth

A packhorse bridge at Luddenden Dean. The wooden bridge was replaced by a stone bridge. It was rebuilt in 1898. There were 2 waterwheels here

Holme House, Hebden Bridge

New Road. Built in 1829

Owners and tenants have included

Ann Appleyard [1881] and died here [1884]

John Appleyard died here [1865]

Dr Joseph Lawson [1905]

Holme House, Lightcliffe

Wakefield Road. The present house was built by George Armytage in 1820 on the site of the earlier Belly Brig Hill Farm.

A cliff – known as Light Cliff – at the north-east corner of the grounds gives its name to Lightcliffe.

Owners and tenants have included

Richard Best

John Holmes [1729]

Charles Radcliffe

Lamplugh Wickham

George Armitage

Joseph Armitage

George Armitage [1829]

Edward Ripley

Sir Henry William Ripley [1841]

Sir Algernon Firth [from 1887]

Lord Palmerston and Frederick Delius stayed here.

In the 20th century, it had various uses as a training centre, a children's nursery, and a hostel.

There was a toll bar outside the house.

See Holme House Day Nursery, Lightcliffe and Joseph Naylor

Holme House Park, Brighouse

Wakefield Road

Holme House, Sowerby Bridge

Owners and tenants have included

Thomas Hoey [1904]

Holme House, Warley

Holme Laithe Farm, Elland

Farm at Scar Edge, Elland

Holme Meadow, Todmorden

Aka Holme Field. Public space where the annual circus, fairs and galas were held. Hare Mill was built here in 1907.

The New Inn stood nearby.

See Miss De Voy

Holme Nursery, Todmorden

Holme Railway Station, Todmorden

John Halstead & Sons [1897]

Richard Halstead [1905]

Or Holmes Chapel or Holme-in-Cliviger. Opened in 18??.

On 27th September 1907, the station was wrecked and the assistant station master, William John Pim, was killed when a goods train was derailed. The station was not rebuilt

Holme, Rev Ralph

[18??-19??] ATS. Pastor at Vale Baptist Church, Todmorden [1912]

Holme, Rev Richard

[15??-15??] Curate at Todmorden [1565]

Holme Royd, Lightcliffe

Samuel Oates [1911]

The Holme, Todmorden

Mrs Masters-Whittaker [1900]

Holmes

[1869-19??] Son of builder William Holmes. Born in Halifax.

There are currently around 35 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Holmes. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Holmes, Alfred

He was a barman [1894]; a beerhouse keeper at the Black Boy, Halifax [1901]; a fish fryer [1911].

In 1894, he married Clara [1866-1???] of 3 Winding Road, daughter of stone mason John Stead, at Saint Augustine's Church, Pellon.

Children: (1) William [b 1895] who was an apprentice electrician [1911]; (2) Clifford [b 1901].

The family lived at 2 Ambush Street, Openshaw, Manchester [1911]

Holmes & Holt

Colliery owners at Southowram [1874]

Holmes & Rowley

Saddlers and harness makers at 10 Cross Hills, Halifax [1905]

Holmes & Stocks

They mined coal at Quarry House Colliery, Northowram [1883]

Holmes, Caroline Jane

[1823-1859] Daughter of Elizabeth [née Cautley] and Nathaniel Holmes, a Pocklington attorney.

She married Samuel Bottomley.

She helped her husband plan Shelf Hall, but died before it was completed

Holmes, Rev Charles Richard

[1827-1883] MA. First Vicar at All Souls' Church, Halifax [1859, 1869].

On 26th April 1856, he carried out the first interment at All Souls' Church, Halifax.

He was incumbent when the Memorial Chapel was built.

On 10th October 1861, he married Mary Ann, daughter of Capt Lake, late of the Scots Fusilier Guards, at Ilfracombe. Miss Lake's brother, Rev W. C. Lake, conducted the ceremony.

Children: Cyril Lake.

Son Cyril died falling overboard on his passage home from San Francisco.

In 1883, Rev Holmes accepted the living at Hessle, Hull. He committed suicide by cutting his throat whilst shaving [15th November 1883]. At the Inquest, it was heard that he had become depressed because he was anticipating difficulties at Hessle

Holmes, Cyril Lake

[1865-1883] Son of Rev Charles Richard Holmes.

He died falling overboard on his passage home from San Francisco [14th March 1883]

Holmes, Rev D. de Lacy

[1???-19??] Vicar of Cragg Vale [1948] and Vicar of Barkisland [1949]. In 1955, he moved to Osmotherly, Northallerton

Holmes, David Crowther

[1844-1920] Born at Southowram.

Boot manufacturer of Brighouse.

He was elected Councillor in the Brighouse Municipal Elections of 1893 and Mayor of Brighouse [1919-1920], but his period of office was cut short by illness. He lived at Bank House, Brighouse.

He married twice.

Children: several including (1) George; (2) daughter; (3) Julia – see John Edward Blackburn Howe.

The family lived at Briggate, Brighouse

Holmes, Mrs Elizabeth

[1714-1785] Wife of John Holmes of Smith House, Brighouse.

She took an interest in the Moravian Brethren, and then left them for Methodism after her husband's death.

She was one of Benjamin Ingham's converts.

Wesley writes

Tuesday, 19th April 1774: Mrs Holmes, who has been some years confined to bed, sent and desired I would preach at her house. As I stood in the passage, both she could hear and all that stood in the adjoining house

William Grimshaw and John Wesley preached at her house in 1776.

In 1777, she gave £40 to William Walker for the rebuilding of Lightcliffe Old Church

Holmes's: F. Holmes & Son

Wholesale and retail drapers and furriers at 8 Northgate, Halifax [1905]

Holmes, Frederick

[18??-1???] In 1877, he married Hannah Maria, daughter of Joseph Wadsworth.

Children: Lucy [b 1878]

Holmes, George

[18??-19??] Eldest son of David Crowther Holmes. He had a shoe-shop in Bethel Street, Brighouse

Holmes, Henry

[18??-19??] He established Henry Holmes & Company at Central Iron Works, Boothtown. He was one of a partnership who bought J. & J. Mallinson [1912]

Holmes, Henry

[1869-1???] Son of James Holmes.

He became a bootmaker in Bradford, and then in Southport.

He emigrated to the USA.

Descendants of Henry still live in Lancashire

Holmes's: Henry Holmes & Company

Machine tool makers established by Henry Holmes at Central Iron Works, Boothtown. They produced shapers and high-speed lathes

Holmes's: Holmes & Company

Stone quarrying company at Quarry House [1800]

Holmes, Isaac

[1???-1???] Dyer

Holmes, James

[18??-18??] Son of Titus Holmes.

In 1851, he was a licensed victualler at the Gin Pit Inn, Ovenden, and farmer of 14 acres

Holmes, Rev James

[1833-1900] Curate-in-charge at Warley for 17 years, and Vicar of Warley for 22 years [1878-1900].

He married Unknown.

Children: Walter Ernest.

He died 1st May 1900

Holmes, James

[1848-1???] Born in Southowram.

He married Susannah / Ann, daughter of Samuel Riley.

Children: (1) Riley; (2) Henry; (3) Herbert John [b 1872]; (4) Ethel [b 1874]; (5) Fred W. [b 1884].

The family lived at 11 Savile Park Terrace, Halifax [1871].

Of the children, Riley migrated to Canada, and the others went to the USA

Holmes, James F.

[1866-1910] Licensee of the Old Bull's Head, Halifax [1894, 1896] and the Grand Junction Hotel, Halifax [1897, 1905]

Holmes, Private Joel

[1821-1872] Born in Halifax. He was a Private with the 84th Regiment, later the York And Lancaster Regiment. He won the Victoria Cross for service in the Indian Mutiny. On 25th September 1857 at Lucknow, India, he was the first man to respond to a call for volunteers to assist in operating – under heavy enemy fire – one of the guns from which all the artillerymen had become casualties.

He died on 27th July 1872 and was buried at All Souls Church, Boothtown

[1708-1742] Of Smith House, Brighouse. Son of Joseph Holmes.

In 1729, he bought Holme House, Lightcliffe.

He married Mrs Elizabeth Holmes.

The family were nonconformists

[18??-18??] Cloth manufacturer at Elland.

In April 1858, he was declared bankrupt

[18??-18??] Botanic chemist at King Street, Brighouse [1874]

[1820-1875] Of Church Street, Todmorden. He was

a gentleman very much respected

He died of smallpox

[1833-1???] Son of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Born in Lightcliffe.

He was a farm labourer [1861]; a farmer of 12 acres with 1 man [1871, 1881]; a farmer [1891]; a farmer/employer [1901].

He married Elizabeth [1838-1???] born in Southowram.

Children: (1) Margaret [b 1861]; (2) George Hall [b 1862]; (3) Joseph William [b 1867]; (4) Sarah [b 1869]; (5) Charles Frederick [b 1871]; (6) Thomas Henry [b 1873]; (7) Amos Herbert [1876-1921]; (8) Annie Elizabeth [b 1878] who married George William Harrison; (9) Arthur John [1881].

The family lived at Upper Green, Brighouse [1861]; Laverock Hall Farm, Brighouse [1871, 1881, 1891, 1901]

Living with them in [1871, 1881] was lodger Samuel Hall [1808-1886?] (farmer's man).

Living with them in 1901 were grandchildren Vernon Holmes (stone quarryman) and Elizabeth A. Holmes

----------------------------------- January 1921. Annie Elizabeth Holmes (42) Spinster, daughter of John Holmes of Laverock Hall Farm married George William Harrison (53) Widower, Farmer of Hoyle House, Lightcliffe son of John Harrison (dec'd)

Holmes, Joseph

[1???-18??] A Hebden Bridge mill owner. Around 1840, he proposed buying flour from the Liverpool market and selling it to a group of workers, as a protest against the prices of flour and other foods.

In 1848, the Hebden Bridge Industrial Co-operative Society was established as a consequence

Holmes, Joseph

[16??-1728] A Nonconformist.

He lived at Yew Trees in 1688, and at Smith House from 1699.

He married Ann [?].

Children: (1) John; (2) Betty who married Abraham Radcliffe

Holmes, Joseph

[17??-1???] Coiner

Holmes's: Joseph Holmes & Son

Dyers at North Bridge, Halifax [1809]

Holmes, Laurence Gibson

[1921-2011] OBE, DFC, AFC, FBIM, RAF (Ret'd). From Northowram. His birth was registered in Halifax.

Son of Edna [née Gibson] and Arnold Holmes (who married 1917 in Halifax) or son of Anne [née Gibson] and Leonard Holmes (who married 1920 in Halifax).

Question: Can anyone confirm which -if either – were his parents? Can anyone add details about the man or his career?

In World War Ii, he served in the RAF. He was commissioned [9th February 1943] NCO number 1078034; Flying Officer [25th May 1943]; awarded the AFC [1st June 1946]; a bomber boy with 168 Squadron at Kirmington when he was awarded the DFC [8/12/1944]; Flight Lieutenant [15th October 1946]; Squadron Leader / Wing Commander [1st January 1958]; awarded the OBE [31st December 1960].

In 1949, he married (1) Esther Williams in the Calder District.

In 1969, he married (2) Pearl Mary Green in the Calder District.

He moved to live Kebroyd

Holmes, Mrs Mary

[1811-188?] Born in Lancashire.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Martha [b 1835]; (2) Mary Jane [b 1839]; (3) Alice [b 1845].

Her daughters ran a school in Halifax.

The family lived at 39 Aked's Road, Halifax [1871]; 90 King Cross Street [1881, 1891, 1901].

Mrs Holmes died before 1891.

In 1901, William Bunting Crump was a boarder with the family at 90 King Cross Street

Holmes, Mr

[1???-18??] In 1739 [1789?], he built the house which became the Old Gin Pit Inn, Ovenden.

He married Unknown.

Children: Titus

Holmes Park & Recreation Ground, Luddendenfoot

Station Road.

In the 1950s, Luddendenfoot War Memorial was brought here from the Mount Of Remembrance

Holmes, Sam

[18??-1949] Of Soyland. One of the last of the local sheep breeders

Holmes, Samuel Riley

[1867-1932] Aka Riley. Son of James Holmes.

He was a draper dealer in Keighley [1911].

He married Hannah Ashworth.

Children: daughter – who married and emigrated to Canada.

In 1920, the family followed their daughter to Canada.

Riley became a respected member of the community in Paris, Ontario

Holmes, Saville

[18??-19??] Stone quarrier with New Road Quarry, Northowram [1896]

The Holmes, Stainland

Local beauty spot

Holmes, Thomas

[1773-1848] He married Unknown [1782-1846]

Holmes, Titus

[1788-1847] Son of Mr Holmes.

In 1841, he was living at the house at Soil Hill which his father had built.

By 1845, he was inn keeper at the house which was then listed as the Gin Pit Inn.

Graptolite writes

Titus Holmes occupied the house for many years, and here a large telescope was formerly kept for visitors

He married Unknown.

Children: James

Holmes, Trafford

[18??-18??] MD. Physician and surgeon at New Road, Brighouse. He was Medical Officer for Brighouse [1845]. He attended Mrs Sunderland after her accident on 28th January 1852 He lived at Southedge, Lightcliffe [1845]

Holmes, Walter Ernest

[1862-1901] Eldest son of Rev James Holmes.

He was organist at Saint John's Church, Warley for 22 years.

He died at 33 Hyde Park Road, Halifax [3rd November 1901]

Holmes's: William Holmes & Brothers

Cotton-spinners at Foster Mill, Hebden Bridge [1851]

Holmfield

District of Calderdale in the township of Ovenden to the north of Halifax

Holmfield & Southowram Light Railway

On 2nd October 1901, the construction of a railway to carry stone and minerals between Southowram and Holmfield was sanctioned by Halifax Town Council.

In 1902, the Light Railway Commissioners authorised the proposals.

This was to be a 4¾ mile-long railway travelling over Godley cutting. It was almost approved.

It was revived in 1905, but nothing came of the proposal.

See Southowram & Elland Light Railway

Holmfield Coal Society

Ovenden. Registered in 1875

Holmfield Co-operative Industrial Society

Recorded 1880-1968

Holmfield Industrial Society

Mentioned in 1830s. Registered in 1879

Holmfield Park

Shay Lane, Ovenden

Holmfield Post Office

Recorded in 1905 at 267 Shay Lane. It was then at the same address as the business run by sub-postmaster Thomas Wilson, grocer.

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

Holmfield Railway Station

Opened on 15th December 1879. The Halifax to Holmfield section of the line opened in August 1874. The Holmfield to Queensbury section of the line – via the Queensbury Tunnel – opened on 14th October 1880.

It was the terminus of the Halifax High Level Railway which was built in 1888 and inaugurated in 1890.

It had a large goods yard and a 2-track engine shed.

It served the Howcans Brick Works.

On 24th July 1880, In July 1880, Mrs Martha Ann Rothera was killed at the station, and Charles Clark also died as he tried to save her.

The station closed to passenger traffic on 23rd May 1955 and finally closed on 27th June 1960.

See Station Hotel, Holmfield and Strines Cutting

Holmfield Recreation Ground, Halifax

Recorded in 1936

Holmfield-Saint Paul's Railway

The Holmhouse, Barkisland

Created when Upper Holmhouse and Lower Holmhouse, Barkisland were joined

Holmshaw, Rev Charles

[18??-19??] Vicar of Copley [1892, 1905]

Holmstedt, Margareta

[19??-] Born in Sweden. She worked at the Swedish Embassy in London. She moved to Todmorden in 1970.

She was Mayor of Todmorden [2010-2011]

Holoday, Jonathan

[16??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1676]

Holroide, John

[16??-1719] Woolstapler of Halifax.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Elizabeth [d 1700]; (2) Mary [d 1701]; (3) Richard [d 1702]; (4) Anne [d 1703]. Members of the family were buried in Halifax Parish Church

Holroyd

Other forms of the surname include Holdroyd, Howlroyd, Howroyd and Oldroyd

William de Howlroyde is recorded at Barkisland in 1272, and William del Holrode is recorded at Sowerby in 1331.

The name probably originated in Barkisland – see Howroyd Hall, Barkisland.

Derived from hole and royd and means clearing by a hollow.

There are currently around 63 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Holroyd. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

The Holroyd family of Rishworth & Ripponden

The family lived at Upper Cockcroft Hall and Lower Cockcroft Hall.

See Brig Royd Estate, Ripponden, Holroyd Arms, Ripponden and John Holroyd

Holroyd & Fielding

Cotton spinners and doublers established in 1872. They were at Salterhebble; Onecliffe Mill, West Vale [1887]; Drake Street, Rochdale.

Partners included James Holroyd, William Holroyd, and David Fielding.

When James Holroyd died in 1879, his widow allow his share to stay in the partnership.

After the death of William Holroyd in October 1887, Fielding took over the business. One week later, he filed a petition for bankruptcy, having liabilities of £5,077 against assets of about £1,321.

In December 1887, the whole of the business – cotton machinery and effects – was advertised for sale at auction

Holroyd & Hirst

Joiners at Stainland. Partners included T. Holroyd and D. Hirst.

The partnership was dissolved in February 1862

Holroyd & Maude

Stone merchants at Southowram [1874]

Holroyd & Sons

Stone merchants at Rastrick [1849]

Holroyd, Mrs Ann

[18??-18??] née Wadsworth. Licensee of the Griffin, Barkisland [1853]

[1???-18??] He was appointed Surveyor of the Highways for Stainland [1835]. He was on the committee of the Huddersfield & Liverpool Direct Railway Company [1845].

He lived at White House, Stainland [1845]

[16??-1???] Extended Lower Cockcroft Hall, Rishworth in 1680

[1689-1755] Son of Joseph Holroyd.

He was apprenticed to Elkanah Hoyle of Swift Place, Soyland to learn production of shalloons & other stuff goods.

He married Mary of Baitings, Soyland, daughter of Jeremiah Wood.

Children: (1) Michael; (2) Elkanah; (3) Jeremiah; (4) Damaris [1726-1797] who married Thomas Milne; (5) Susannah / Susan; (6) Mary [b 1731] who married Daniel Dyson.

The family lived at Wood Lane Hall, Sowerby [from about 1720]

[17??-1???] In 17??, he married Mary Sutcliffe Kershaw.

Children: Kershaw

[1764-1828] Brother of John Holroyd.

He is mentioned in the Memorials at Providence Chapel, Stainland

[1824-1875] Born in Barkisland.

He served with the Green Howards and later with the Coldstream Guards.

He retired from the army in 1869 as a Chelsea Outpatient. He received a pension of 1/- per day. He went to live at Barkisland

Holroyd, Charles Edward

[1844-1887] Born at Ashgrove near Brighouse.

He was a warehouseman (general) [1871].

In 1866, he married Ann Gill in Halifax.

Children: (1) Thomas Thomson [b 1867] who was a worsted mill hand [1881]; (2) William [b 1870]; (3) John Gill [1872-1908].

The family lived at 2 Green Terrace Square, Skircoat [1871]; 4 Stanley Street, Ovenden [1881].

Living with them in 1871 was sister-in-law Selina Gill and her daughter Annie E. Gill.

Living with them in 1881 was niece Annie E. Gill [aged 10] (worsted mill hand).

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Pellon

Holroyd, Cyril

[1894-1918] During World War I, he was a gunner with the Royal Garrison Artillery.

He was killed in action whilst fighting on the Somme. He was buried at Bresle Wood Cemetery there.

There is a memorial to him in Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 3320]

Holroyd, Daniel

[1???-1832] He was drinking at the New Inn, Ripponden with a group of other workmen. A quarrel broke out and George Kershaw struck Holroyd with such force that Holroyd died instantly. Kershaw was found guilty of manslaughter at York Assizes, by

giving him a blow in a public house, whilst in liquor

Holroyd, David

[1834-1881] Innkeeper of the Spring Rock, Greetland and a farmer of 10 acres [1871].

He married Mary Ellis.

After his death, Mary took over as innkeeper at the Spring Rock. She lived at Fixby

Holroyd, David Mitchell

[1811-18??] Son of Joseph Holroyd. Born in Greetland.

He was a mason [1841, 1846].

In 1846, he married Mary [1818-18??] of Warley, daughter of joiner Benjamin Brearley, at Halifax Parish Church

Holroyd, Edward Kershaw

[1820-1861] Son of Kershaw Holroyd. Baptised at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church, Halifax [15th February 1820].

He was a woollen merchant in Nottingham [1851, 1861]; a woollen draper in Nottingham [1856]; Overseer for Saint Peter district of Nottingham [1856].

He died at South Parade, Nottingham [14th November 1861] and was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Nottingham

Holroyd, Edwin

[1855-1914] Cricketer. Born in Halifax. He played for Lancashire and Rochdale. He died in Rochdale

Holroyd, Elkanah

[1722-1803] Of Wood Lane Hall. Son of Benjamin Holroyd.

He and brother Jeremiah added an e to their surname as someone was encroaching on their manufacturing market.

He married Martha, daughter of Richard Tattersall.

Children: (1) child who died aged 1 month; (2) Susannah [b 1762] who married James Moore; (3) Martha [b 1766] who became the second wife of Samuel Smith of Manchester; (4) Mary [b 1768] who never married; (5) Jeremiah [b 1770] who died in infancy; (6) James; (7) Elkanah [b 1775]

Holroyd, Frederick

[18??-19??] JP. Chairman of Elland Urban District Council. Founder of R. & J. Holroyd Limited. In 1927, he received the Grand Cordon of the Nile from King Fuad of Egypt for his work in the cotton trade

Holroyd, Frederick

[1869-1954] He lived at Far Onecliffe, West Vale.

He married Alice

Holroyd, George

[15??-16??] Owned Upper Cockcroft Hall, Rishworth

Holroyd, Grace

[1758-1???] Daughter of Jeremiah Holroyd.

In his Milne Memoirs, John Cartwright records that

when Grace was about 24, she was very badly disfigured when her clothes caught fire.
He goes on to say she married not very long after – and that the bride persuaded [Cartwright] to be the bridegroom's man at the wedding – a man he had never even seen before!

Around 1782, she married William Rushworth.

She was buried at Coley Church [7th July 1790].

Holroyd House, Priestley Green

The original farmhouse was built in 1658. It is named for Joseph Holroyd who owned the property around 1787.

Between 1820 and 1836, a gentleman's residence was built in front of the old farm.

Owners and tenants have included

Samuel Baines [1858]

James Shackleton [around 1900]

During World War I, the house was owned by Sir Algernon and Lady Janet Firth. In February 1917, they set up a hospital and convalescent home for injured servicemen.

Colonel R. H. Goldthorp lived here after World War I

Holroyd, Isaac

[1???-17??] He lived at Shepherd House, Lower Warley in 1740

Holroyd, Isaac

[1???-18??] Methodist services were held at his home in Norland before the construction of Mount Zion Primitive Methodist Chapel, Norland in 1863

Holroyd, Isaac

[16??-1???] Children: (1) Thomas; (2) Mary who married Rev William Sunderland

Holroyd's: J. & R. Holroyd Limited

Woolstaplers at Kebroyd, [1809]

Holroyd, Dr James

[1???-1855] FRCS, MRCS, LRCS. Or Holroyde. Son of James Holroyd.

He was a certifying surgeon under the Factory Act; surgeon to the Second West York Yeomanry Cavalry [1845]; a surgeon at the Halifax Infirmary [around 1850].

He lived at 9 Cheapside, Halifax [1845]; Carlton Place, Halifax

[1???-1879] Partner in Holroyd & Fielding.

He married Unknown.

After his death, his widow allow his share to stay in the partnership

[18??-18??] Wesleyan minister at Shelf [1861]

[1771-1848] Or Holroyde. Son of Elkanah Holroyd.

Woollen and cotton manufacturer of Wood Lane Hall, Sowerby.

He moved to Number 1, Aked's Road, Halifax.

In 1797, he married Jane Ferguson [1773-1835].

Children: (1) William; (2) daughter who died young; (3) James; (4) John [b 1806]

Holroyd, Rev James

[18??-19??] He lived at Old Hall, Elland [1905]

[1???-18??] Recorded in 1855, when he was a supernumerary Methodist minister in Halifax

[18??-19??] Manager of the butchery department of Ripponden Co-operative Society Limited [from 1899]. He was there in 1932

Holroyd, James B.

Holroyd, Jeremiah

[1724-1801] Of Halifax.

Son of Benjamin Holroyd.

He was a shalloon maker of Kebroyd.

He and brother Elkanah added an e to their surname as someone was encroaching on their manufacturing market.

After the death of Samuel Hill in 1759, Holroyd bought Kebroyd House, Ripponden for £2,000. He lived there until late in life, when he resigned it to his son Robert.

He married Grace [1724-1???] of Sowerby Dean, daughter of Joseph Wells.

Children: (1) James [b 1754] who died in infancy; (2) John [b 1757] who married Miss Holt of Rochdale; (3) Grace; (4) Frances [b 1759] who married Thomas Wright; (5) Henry [b 1760] who married Sarah Waterhouse and had no children; (6) Robert; (7) Mary who married John Skelton, solicitor of Leeds.

He died 2nd February 1801

[1???-1???] A cotton manufacturer and merchant.

In 1799, he and John Broadhead built Severhills Mill, Ripponden

[1???-18??] He was Surveyor of the Highways of Rastrick.

In 1840, he was charged with

having placed a certain quantity of earth and stones upon the line of the Manchester & Leeds Railway, so as to obstruct the engines and carriages running upon the said railway, and thereby endangering the lives of the persons travelling on the same

His defence was that

at the place where the offence was alleged to have been committed, the Manchester & Leeds Railway Company had no authority, under their acts of Parliament, to construct a railway, there being at that point a deviation from the line set out in those acts of Parliament

[16??-1???] Cloth merchant at Triangle.

In 1680, he took over the old corn mill at Kebroyd and converted it to a fulling mill

[17??-18??] Children: John.

In 1792, he and his son built Bogden Mill, Rishworth. They sold it to Robert Brear of Middleton for £1,050

[17??-18??] Bookseller with premises in Corn Market, Halifax. The shop had previously been occupied by Thomas Holden and then the Nicholson family. The property was later occupied by Henry Pohlmann

[17??-1837] Cotton and fustian manufacturer.

A member of The Holroyd family, he owned much property – including mills – in and around Ripponden.

In 1792, he bought Ryburn House Mill from John Learoyd. He was at Kebroyd Mills [18??] and Small Lees Mill, Ripponden [1805-1837].

The Holroyd Arms, Ripponden was named for the family

[1758-1819] Of Stainland. Brother of Benjamin Holroyd.

He married Mary [1764-1819]. Mary died a month after her husband.

John and Mary are mentioned in the Memorials at Providence Chapel, Stainland

[1787-1855] He lived at the Manor House, Stainland [1855]. He was on the committee of the Huddersfield & Liverpool Direct Railway Company [1845]

[18??-18??] Cotton warp maker at Wheatley.

In August 1845, he was declared bankrupt

Holroyd, John Mason

[1???-18??] He lived at the Manor House, Stainland [1845]. He was on the committee of the Huddersfield & Liverpool Direct Railway Company [1845]

[16??-17??] He was Constable of Northowram [1707]

[16??-1716] Of Sowerby Dean.

The Northowram Register records that

[he] was riding from Halifax on 25th March about one o'clock on Lord's Day morning, fell off his horse below King Cross and was taken up dead

[1665-1???] Of Rishworth.

His family came from Cockroft in Rishworth.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Benjamin; (2) John [b 1691]; (3) Isaac [b 1692]; (4) Joseph [b 1693]; (5) Mercy [b 1697]; (6) Hanna [b 1699].

The children were baptised at All Souls Church

[17??-1805] Farmer and handloom weaver. He was a brother-in-law of Samuel Hill.

Question: Does anyone know how the death of 1805, reconciles with the documents dated 1706-1707 cited in The Letter Books of Joseph Holroyd & Sam Hill? Were there 2 cloth factors by the name of Joseph Holroyd?

He was a cloth factor with rooms at the Piece Hall [1787].

Heaton estimates that around 1705, he had an annual turnover of £30,000. Using figures for average earnings, £30,000 in 1705 is roughly the equivalent of £54,100,000.00 today.

He sold local cloth to agents in London and on the continent. He travelled in the Low Countries and went to live in Holland. During his absence, his assistant Thomas Martin carried on the business in Halifax.

He lived at Holroyd House, Priestley Green.

He died at Brigg, Lincolnshire

[1775-18??] He was a butcher at Greetland [1804]; a butcher at Elland [1823]; a butcher at Lindwell [1841]; a butcher at [1849].

He married Mary Brook [1783-18??] of Greetland, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) John [b 1805]; (2) Benjamin [b 1807]; (3) Ann [b 1808]; (4) David Mitchell; (5) Joseph; (6) Ellen [b 1816]; (7) Mary [b 1819] who was a woollen warper [1841]; (8) Samuel [b 1823] who was a woollen spinner [1841].

All the children were baptised at Greetland Wesleyan Chapel.

The family lived at Lindwell, Elland with Greetland [1841]; the Black Horse, Stainland [1851]

[18??-19??] Relieving officer and registrar of births and deaths for Ripponden district [1861]

[1814-1880] Son of Joseph Holroyd. Born in Greetland.

He was a cloth dresser [1841, 1849]; a butcher [1861]; landlord of the Black Horse, Stainland [1851, 1861, 1871].

On 13th April 1849, he married Mary Ann Crossland [1823-1???] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Sarah Ann [b 1849]; (2) John [b 1850] who was a Theology student at Durham University [1881]; (3) Elizabeth [b 1852]; (4) James [b 1856]; (5) Joseph [b 1858] who was a cotton spinner [1881]; (6) Samuel [b 1861]; (7) Isaac [b 1863].

Living with them in 1851 & 1861, was brother Samuel

[1846-1???] Born in Sowerby.

He was a blacksmith [1876]; innkeeper at the Sportsman, Sowerby Bridge [1881].

On 14th May 1876, he married Martha, widow of Solomon Lumb, at Halifax Parish Church

Holroyd, Kershaw

[1785-1868] From Warley. Son of Benjamin Holroyd. Baptised at Luddenden Church [7th June 1785].

He was a saddler [1813, 1841]; a gentleman [1851, 1860]; a saddler [1861].

On 7th February 1813, he married Hannah Hepworth [1791-18??], born in Halifax, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Benjamin William [bapt 1815] who was a woolstapler [1841]; (2) Henry [bapt 1817]; (3) Thomas; (4) Edward Kershaw; (5) Eliza Hannah [bapt 1821] who married [1846] draper John Barker of Birmingham, at Halifax; (6) Michael John [bapt 1824]; (7) Clement [bapt 1826]; (8) Joseph [bapt 1827]; (9) Catharine [bapt 1831-1878]; (10) son.

The children were baptised at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church, Halifax

The family lived at 5 Southgate, Halifax [1841]; 11 Hyson Green, Radford, Nottinghamshire [1851].

Living with them in 1851 was grandson Harry Herbert Holroyd [aged 4] born Halifax

Holroyd, Rev Mark

[17??-18??] Minister at Wainsgate Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [1810]. He resigned in 1835. He emigrated to America

Holroyd, Mary Sutcliffe

[1818-18??] Daughter of Hannah [née Hebden] and Richard Holroyd of Halifax. Baptised at Sion Congregational Church, Halifax.

She married (1) Mr Sutcliffe.

She married (2) Matthew Smith

Holroyd, Michael

[1719-1782] Son of Benjamin Holroyd.

In 1746, he married Mary Ramsden of Barkisland.

Children: (1) Benjamin who married Sarah, widow of Richard Kershaw; (2) daughter; (3) Elizabeth [b 1752] who married Joshua Farrar.

The family lived at Magson House, Luddendenfoot

Holroyd, Mr

[18??-18??] Son of Kershaw Holroyd.

He married Unknown.

Children: Fanny [1852-1???] who married Frederick Smith.

In 1861 & 1871, Fanny was living with her uncle Thomas Holroyd in Birmingham

Holroyd, Mrs

[18??-19??] Around 1888, she established a children's millinery, wool and fancy repository at Torn Hall Buildings, Elland

Holroyd, Norman

[1914-2002] Elland weightlifter. He appeared at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, lifting in the Featherweight Class

Holroyd's: R. & J. Holroyd Limited

Cotton spinners and doublers at Holywell Green and Springwood Mills, Elland [1905]. Founded by Frederick Holroyd.

The business closed in March 1959 with the loss of 120 jobs

Holroyd, Richard

[17??-18??] Watchmaker and clockmaker at George Street, Halifax [1822]

Holroyd, Richard

[1849-1881] Born in Barkisland.

He was landlord of the Black Horse, Stainland [1874, 1881].

He married Elizabeth [1852-1???] from Helpingham, Lincolnshire. Mrs E. Holroyd was landlady of the Black Horse [1887].

Children: (1) Emma [b 1870]; (2) Ernest [b 1876]; (3) Esther [b 1878]; (4) Eliza [b 1880] who was blind from birth

Holroyd, Robert

[17??-18??] Son of Jeremiah Holroyd.

A merchant at Kebroyd. In 1803, he bought Bogden Mill, Rishworth for £2,000. In 1809, he sold it to William Thomas.

He married Mary, daughter of Mr Rushworth.

Children: several.

His father gave him Kebroyd House, Ripponden

Holroyd, Thomas

[1688-1729] Halifax attorney. Son of Isaac Holroyd of Barkisland

Holroyd, Thomas

[17??-18??] He married Nancy Wardle.

Children: (1) Nancy who married Thomas Halstead; (2) Sarah [1820-1893] who married Samuel Halstead.

The 2 daughters married 2 Halstead brothers

Holroyd, Thomas

[1817-1???] Son of Kershaw Holroyd. Born in Halifax. Baptised at Pellon Lane Particular Baptist Church, Halifax [6th January 1817]

He was a woollen draper employing 4 men & 2 boys [1861]; a woollen merchant in Birmingham.

On 2nd July 1846, he married Anne, daughter of Alexander Nelson of Skircoat, at Halifax Parish Church. His sister, Eliza Hannah married John Barker of Birmingham, at the same time and place.

Children: Edward Barker [b 1856].

The family lived at 62 Pershore Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Warwickshire [1861].

Living with the family was his father Kershaw Holroyd [1861] and his niece Fanny [1861, 1871]

Holroyd, Tomazia

[17??-18??] Of Stainland. She taught the girls at Elland Sunday School. Her diamonds are set into the Communion Flagon which her family gave to Elland Parish Church

Holroyd, Walter

[18??-19??] Cotton waste dealer at Beaumont's Yard, Elland.

He lived at 55 Albert Street, Elland [1905]

Holroyd, William

[18??-1???] Built Holroyd's Buildings in Brighouse

Holroyd, William

[1840-1887] Senior partner in Holroyd & Fielding.

After his death in October 1887, Fielding took over the business

Holroyd, William

[1847-1895] Coachman who was killed when the cornice from India Buildings fell down.

He married Fanny [1842-1916].

Children: (1) son; (2) son; (3) son; (4) son; (5) daughter; (6) daughter; (7) daughter.

The family lived at Stanley Road, Parkinson Lane.

After William's death, a charitable fund was set up for the family

Holroyd, William Ferguson

[1798-1858] Or Holroyde. Son of James Holroyd of Wood Lane Hall, Sowerby. Baptised at Sowerby [25th October 1798].

Halifax attorney.

He was at 27 Southgate, Halifax [1829]; 12 Ward's End, Halifax [1829]; 22 Cheapside, Halifax [1845, 1850].

He was a Commissioner for taking the acknowledgement of deeds by married women, and bail in Insolvent Debtor's Court, and Commissioner for taking Affidavits in the County Palatine of Lancaster.

On 9th May 1826, he married Mary Ann Bailey.

Children: (1) John Bailey [b 1827]; (2) Mary J [b 1831]; (3) Isabella [b 1833]; (4) Caroline [b 1834] who married [24/5/1854] John James Jerome Barron of West Burton, near Retford, at Halifax Parish Church; (5) William Ferguson [b 1837] who died aged 7 months and was buried at Holy Trinity; (6) Walter J [b 1841].

The family lived at Heath Farm, Halifax [1847] and Heath Royd, Skircoat [1845, 1858]

He died 8th January 1858.

Members of the family were buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax

Holroyde & Smith

Solicitors at 10 Cheapside, Halifax [1874], and Ward's End, Halifax.

Partners included John Bailey Holroyde, Horace Melville Smith, Colonel William Henry Land, and Ronald Crossfield Foster.

Horace Melville Smith was with the firm until 1884 when he was adjudged Bankrupt with debts of £1,773.

Colonel William Henry Land later took over the business entirely.

The business was carried on by Duncan C. Winter under the name Land & Foster.

William Henry Land left Holroyde & Smith in 1906

Holroyde, John Bailey

[1828-1894] He was a solicitor [1861]; partner in Holroyde & Smith.

In 1852, he married Emily Anne, sister of Horace Melville Smith, at Worksop.

Children: (1) William Frederick; (2) Charles James [b 1855]; (3) Emily Mary Louisa [Louie] [1857-1925] who never unmarried; (4) George Ernest [b 1859]; (5) Lucy Beatrice [b 1860] who married Joseph Moxon Kirk; (6) Helen L. [b 1862]

The family lived at 2/3 King Cross Street, Halifax [1861]; The Hollins, Warley [1874, 1885].

In 1861, his mother Mary A [aged 60], his unmarried sister-in-law Lucy M. Smith [aged 23] and his unmarried brother-in-law Horace M. Smith (an articled clerk) were with the family.

He died at 36 Clare Hall Road, Halifax and was buried at Stoney Royd

Holroyde's: W. F. Holroyde, Son & Cronhelm

Solicitors at Cheapside, Halifax [1856]. Partners included (possibly) William Frederick Holroyde and (possibly) John Cronhelm

Holroyde, William Frederick

[1853-19??] Eldest son of John Bayley Holroyde. Born in Halifax.

(Possibly) partner in W. F. Holroyde, Son & Cronhelm.

He was a solicitor [1881].

He married Elizabeth Pontifex [1850-1886] from Winchester, at Barnet.

On 27th August 1896, he married Isabel Edith Child at Copley Church.

Children: John [b 1898].

The family lived at 35 Eckington Road, Tottenham, London [1881]; Bexley, Kent [1896]; Sheffield House, Hayes, Kent [1901]

Holt

Other forms of the surname include Hoult

There are currently around 49 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Holt. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Holt, Abraham

[18??-18??] Landlord of the Anchor, Brighouse [1860].

He was charged by Constable Heaton with having the pub open at illegal hours on Sunday 8th January 1860, after the officer had entered at 11:00 am and found a man with a glass of spirits before him. The defence was that the man was a barber who had the custom of shaving Holt, and that he had been given a glass of something comfortable for shaving him and partly as a Christmas box. The case was dismissed

Holt & Butterworth

Solicitors at Hebden Bridge. In 1965, they took over the practice of Longbotham & Bradley at Croft House, Hebden Bridge

Holt & Company, Southowram

Recorded in 1869.

See Binns Bottom Mine, Southowram

Holt & Hebblethwaite

Colliery owners at Ashgrove, Southowram [1874]

Holt, Ann

[18??-19??] In 1921, she left £5,000 for an open-air children's ward – the Ann Holt Balcony – at the Royal Halifax Infirmary.

See Ann Holt Trust

Holt, Arthur

[18??-19??] Son of Thomas Holt.

He carried on his father's business, Thomas Holt & Sons, as a coal merchant in Todmorden.

He was an itinerant fiddle-player and played folk music, and he also played for the Wesleyan chapel choir.

In 1895, he married Elizabeth Egerton at Todmorden.

Children: (1) William; (2) Ernest Egerton [b 1898]; (3) Arthur Leslie [b 1905]; (4) Annie Egerton [b 1906].

The family lived at 12 Royd Square, Hebden Bridge [1901]; 2 Greave Street, Todmorden [1911].

Around 1900, Arthur established Holt's Botanical Brewers at Stony Lane, Charlestown, Hebden Bridge. They brewed mineral waters, hop-ale, and dandelion and burdock stout. Billy Holt says that this was to keep the family occupied throughout the year: coal in winter, refreshments in summer

Holt, Arthur

[1840-1900] Son of Charles Holt. Born in Walsden.

He was power loom weaver (cotton), living as a boarder with the Grinwood family at Waterloo, Todmorden [1861]; a cotton weaver [1871, 1881, 1891]; landlord of the Bay Horse, Cross Stone [1900].

In 1861, he married Mary Ann [1842-1???] daughter of stoker William Brown (deceased), at Heptonstall Church. Mary Ann was a card room worker (cotton) [1871].

Children: (1) Hannah Maria [b 1864] who married George Stell; (2) Matilda [b 1866] who was an operative cotton [1891]; (3) Pauline [b 1869] who was a weaver cotton [1891]; (4) James [b 1871] who was an operative cotton [1891]; (5) John A [b 1873] who was a weaver cotton [1891]; (6) Margaret J [b 1876] who was a machinist [1891]; (7) Bertha [b 1879]; (8) Fred [b 1882]; (9) Emily [b 1884].

The family lived at Carrhousefold, Stansfield, Todmorden [1871]; 2 Cannel Yard, Langfield, Todmorden [1881]; 11a Longfield Road, Langfield, Todmorden [1891].

He died after a short illness

Holt's Botanical Brewers

Stony Lane, Charlestown. Established around 1900 by Arthur Holt, father of Billy Holt. They brewed mineral waters, hop-ale, and dandelion and burdock stout.

Arthur's father, Thomas helped in the bottling process.

The business was not successful and had a brief life. Billy wrote that

Customers were keeping the empty bottles to use as hot-water bottles in winter and refusing to by my father's brews if he charged a deposit on the bottles

Their stone flagons and bottles can still be found

Holt Brothers (Halifax) Limited

Engineers, welders and heat treatment engineers, and makers of chains and lifting gear.

Established as blacksmiths by 2 Holt brothers at Chatham Street, Halifax, in 1860. They were at Hope Street, Halifax [1905, 1952]. Partners included F. W. Holt

Holt Brothers of Todmorden

Holt, C.

[18??-18??] Lamp manufacturer and mineral oil merchant at 34 Northgate, Halifax [1864]. His premises were advertised as The Original Yorkshire Depot. He also advertised

lamp repairs, bottles, brushes, burners, wicks, and chimneys
an assortment of telescopes, microscopes, stereoscopes, magic lanterns, &c, on hand

Holt, Charles

[1807-1852] Born in Heptonstall.

He was a warehouseman [1841, 1851].

He married Maria Fielden [1807-1860] from Oldham.

Children: (1) Anne [b 1830]; (2) Betty [b 1832]; (3) Arthur; (4) Charles [b 1845]; (5) James [b 1847].

The family lived at Wadsworth Mill, Bridge End, Todmorden & Walsden [1841]; Wadsworth Mill, Todmorden [1851].

Living with them in 1841 & 1851 was father-in-law Samuel Fielden [1781-18??] (storekeeper) from Todmorden.

The couple were buried at Christ Church, Todmorden

Holt, Charles

[1824-1880] Son of John Holt. Born 3rd April 1824.

He became a woolcomber.

He attended Heywood's Chapel and was educated at the Sunday School. In 1848, he became Secretary of the Sunday School. He and his wife held classes at their home at Upper Brear, Northowram.

He was instrumental in the establishment of Northowram Mechanics' Institute

He was responsible for the introduction of paraffin oil lamps to Halifax.

He married Unknown.

He died 23rd October 1880

Holt, Edmund

[17??-18??] He lived at Lumbutts. He taught botany to John Nowell. He was known as the father of Todmorden botanists

Holt, Edmund

[17??-18??] Of Hullett, Shore. He and his wife Sally [1782-1864] had 11 children – 8 daughters and 3 sons – and 103 grandchildren and 76 great-grandchildren. Mrs Holt out-lived her husband and was survived by only 5 of her children. The family was said to be one of the most prolific in the district

Holt, Edward George

[1895-19??] Of King Cross Road.

He was a steward with the White Star Line. Originally, he had sought a position on the Titanic but decided that the journeys from his home in Halifax to Southampton would have been too expensive, so he opted to join the crew of the Laurentic, which sailed out of Liverpool

Holt, F. W.

[18??-19??] Of Holt Brothers (Halifax) Limited of Hope Street, Halifax.

He lived at 20 Craven Terrace, Halifax [1905]

Holt, Fielden

[1852-1927] Established Fielden Holt & Sons.

He lived at Wellington Road, Todmorden

Holt's: Fielden Holt & Sons

Picker makers of Shade Picker Works, Todmorden founded by Fielden Holt

Holt, George

[18??-18??] Of West Vale.

On 10th October 1863, he was charged at West Riding Court House, Halifax with passing base coin. He had been found dealing with 4 counterfeit crown pieces

Holt, Gladys

[1911-1965] Local dialect writer from Sowerby Bridge

Holt, Hirst John

[1788-1850] Of Halifax.

He married Mary.

Children: (1) John; (2) William

[1???-1874] A farmer at Heptonstall.

On 14th January 1874, he was found drowned in the public well at Heptonstall. The jury at the inquest recommended that the well be made more secure against accident and contamination

[1732-1779] He was a weaver at Booth Bank, Northowram; landlord of the Punch Bowl, Boothtown.

On 6th January 1757, he married Mary Roydes [1737-1814] at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) John Holt; (2) Betty [b 1760]; (3) James; (4) Hannah [b 1766]; (5) Martha [b 1773] who married William Pearson; (6) Mary [1778-1835] who married Matthew Bairstow

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church

[1762-1???] Son of James Holt.

He married Unknown.

Children: James Critchley

[1789-1856] Son of John Holt. Cousin of James Critchley Holt.

He was Anne Lister's coal steward, and was involved in the development of her Shibden coal mines in the 1830s.

He was a farmer and landlord of the Punch Bowl, Boothtown [1841, 1845].

In 1835, he was one of the subscribers to the Halifax Dispensary, giving 1 guinea

In 1836, he married Priscilla Akroyd.

After his death, Priscilla took over at the Punch Bowl Inn

[1810-1???] Cabinet maker in Halifax.

He married Martha [1809-1???].

Children: (1) William [b 1839]; (2) Sarah [b 1833]; (3) Ann [b 1833].

The family lived at Paradise Street, Halifax [1851]

Holt, James Critchley

[1802-1869] Son of James Holt.

He was landlord of the Rose & Crown, Halifax [1851].

In September 1851, he was declared bankrupt

[1???-1???] Constable at Todmorden & Walsden [1768]

[17??-18??] Woolcomber at Upper Brear, Northowram.

He married Unknown.

Children: Charles

[1757-1810] Of High Royd, Northowram. Son of James Holt.

In 1781, he married Mary Holdsworth [1763-1826].

Children: (1) Hannah [b 1787]; (2) James; (3) Sarah [1791-1848] who married William Hebblethwaite; (4) Mary [bapt 1793] who married James Whiteley; (5) John; (6) Martha [1797-1855] who married Charles Haigh; (7) Fanny [bapt 1799] who married Luke Haigh; (8) Elizabeth [bapt 1801] married James Ingle; (9) Joseph; (10) Catherine [1805-1870]; (11) Ann [1808-1859] who married Henry Cuper Churchyard

He was buried at Halifax Parish Church

[1796-1872] Son of John Holt.

He was landlord of the Woolpack, Halifax [1829, 1853]. He was also a coal owner & dealer [1850].

He was succeeded at the pub by his nephew, James Holt Whiteley.

He was buried at Sion Congregational Church, Halifax

[18??-1???] Recorded in June 1867, when he was Medical Officer for Ovenden

[1814-1856] Son of Hirst John Holt.

He and his brother, William, were organ builders. They learned their trade with Samuel Taylor. In the late 1820s, the brothers had their own business.

Examples of their work can be seen at Stainland Chapel [1838] – does anyone know which chapel this was? Providence?, Harrison Road Chapel [1838], and Heywood's Chapel, Northowram [1869]. He died in Bradford

Holt, Joseph

[1803-1880] Son of John Holt.

He was a coal merchant [1865].

On 17th December 1831, he married Harriet, daughter of William Morton.

Children: (1) a stillborn child [1832]; (2) Mary [b 1835] who married (1) her cousin William Haigh and (2) George Hemingway; (3) Sarah [b 1836] who married John Thomas; (4) Catharine [b 1838] who married William Wilson from Bradford; (5) Ann [1842-1844]; (6) John [1845-1850].

Several members of the family were born, lived and/or died at Siddal Hall.

Harriet was buried at Sion Congregational Church, Halifax [Plot 769] with her stillborn child [1832], Ann [1842-1844] and John [1845-1850]. Joseph was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Holt, Luke

[1848-1924] In 1887, he ran a tobacconist's shop at the corner of Union Street and Horton Street, Halifax.

A few years later, he became an Emigration and Tourist Agent – a travel agent.

In 1905, he was tourist and steamship agent for Thomas Cook & Son.

The business later reverted to a tobacconist's and had a succession of owners: Fred Thomas in the 1930s, H. A. and E. Smith in the 1950s, and Harrison's until the 1980s. The shop has since had a variety of uses

Holt, Mr

[17??-1???] He had coal pits at Boothtown. He bought the coal pits at Howcans from the widow of Isaac Halliday

Holt, Mr

Holt, Nathaniel

[17??-17??] In his will of 19th September 1798, he gave William Mitchell of High Greenwood, Heptonstall and cousin Thomas Holt of White Birch, Ovenden, an annuity to pay for the support and education of Mary Holt Cheetham

Holt, Nathaniel

[17??-18??] Listed as a Halifax Gent [1791]

Holt, Parker Swinglehurst

[1830-1???] Of Wigan. He became an attorney in Ripponden where he succeeded John Ridehalgh. He was clerk to the trustees of Blackstone Edge turnpike trust [1861].

See Strickson Landin and Ridehalgh & Holt

Holt's: R. Holt & Company

Stone quarrying company at Claremount [1880]

Holt, Ralph

[17??-18??] Of Heywood, Lancashire. He and John Hoyle were partners in cotton spinning at Ripponden Mill [1793]. The partnership was dissolved in January 1801

Holt, Robert

[17??-18??] Hatter in Halifax [1785]

Holt, Robert

[18??-1???] He was a partner in Chapel Field Mill.

In 1870, he married Ruth Schofield

Holt, Sandra

[1947-19??] Of Willow Houses, Sowerby Bridge.

On 5th August 1970, over 100 Halifax Corporation bus-drivers stopped work when she started work as the first woman bus-driver since the war.

In September 1970, she was called for interview about 4 accidents in which she had been involved. In December, she was cleared of charges of careless driving at Halifax Borough Magistrates Court

[1???-1???] Of Oldroyd Farm, Todmorden.

He established Thomas Holt & Sons.

He married Unknown.

Children: Arthur.

When his son, Arthur, established Holt's Botanical Brewers, Thomas helped in the bottling

[16??-16??] Of Halifax. In 1671, he, John Brigg, Abraham Wadsworth and Thomas Wawne were amongst a number of local people who had supported the Royalist cause in the Civil War and who received a pension of 6/5d per year under a county-based pension scheme set up in 1662 for

the reliefe of poore and maimed Officers and Souldiers who have faithfully served His Majesty and His Royal Father in the late [Civil] Wars

[17??-18??] Halifax merchant.

He married Unknown.

Children: Elizabeth [1758-1814] who married John Scholefield Firth

[17??-18??] Of White Birch, Ovenden.

Recorded on 19th September 1798, when the will of the late Nathaniel Holt gave him and William Mitchell an annuity to pay for the support and education of Mary Holt Cheetham

[177?-1854] A weaver at Shade.

He was widowed and lived with his sons, John [aged 40] and Thomas [35].

they often quarrelled and kicked each other with their clogs

They were all weavers. The body of the older Thomas was found in the Rochdale Canal. At the inquest, an open verdict was returned, although the sons' brutality caused

quite a sensation of horror

[1808-1869] Of Sourhall, Todmorden. Manufacturer and picker maker at Mount Pleasant, Todmorden.

Around 1830, he and John Holt built and operated a picker making factory at Peel Mill, Todmorden.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) daughter; (2) daughter; (3) Rachel [1849-1900] who married Thomas Barker

Holt's: Thomas Holt & Sons

Coal merchants in Todmorden. The business was established by Thomas Holt. It was continued by his son, Arthur

Holt, Timothy

[16??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1691]

Holt, Timothy

[16??-1710] He lived at Upper Shibden Hall

[1???-18??] A Heptonstall carrier. He travelled widely. As he was returning late back from a journey in September 1850, he was the last person to see James Smith alive. It is said that he visited the Great Exhibition in London in 1851

[18??-18??] A farmer at Hebden Bridge. In 1858, he and his 2 sons went to Preston Fair to buy a horse.

In the stables of the Castle Inn at Preston, they saw a black carthorse owned by Robert Banks, a farmer at Preston. They disagreed over the price – Banks demanding £32 and Holt offering £27 – and parted without the sale being made.

After the fair, and the horse still not being sold, Holt and Banks met and Banks reduced the asking price to £30. They went for a drink and they finally agreed a price of £28. After taking the money, Banks

went up the yard and disappeared through a stable door and never returned

When the Holts looked at the horse, they saw that it had

a jink in his back

Banks later protested that he had sold the horse

out and out

and would have no more to do with it. The horse was unfit for work and the Holts sold it for £13 10/-

At the trial at Liverpool Civil Court on 24th March 1859, the jury found for Holt and awarded 17 2/6d damages, being the difference between the price paid and what it sold for, plus expenses

[1821-1???] Son of Hirst John Holt.

He and his brother, John, were organ builders. They learned their trade with Samuel Taylor. In the late 1820s, the brothers had their own business.

He moved to Preston Place, Bradford [1855], and to Leeds [1856]. He was in business as Holt & Son [1861] He opened a branch in Edinburgh

Holt's: William Holt (Kilnhurst) Limited

[1897-1977] Aka Billy.

A well-known local adventurer, artist, broadcaster, character, coalman, Communist Party member of Todmorden Town Council, deck-hand, editor, farmer, film stunt man, holiday camp owner, infantryman, linguist, logger, mill-worker, war correspondent, weaver, and writer

Walsden company

Holton, George W.

[1865-1937] Medical practitioner in Elland [1895].

He was at Field House

Holy Stone Moor

Aka Whole Stone Moor

Holy Well, Holywell Green

Mineral water spring. A stone trough dated 1843 stands in Station Road and commemorates an earlier well.

A low wall is inscribed

HOLY WELL Improved 1843

Two stone posts in front of the trough originally supported the pump.

See Saint Helen's Well, Holywell Green

Holy Well, Old Bank

Halifax. A holy well on Wakefield Gate.

The area near the well was known as Folly Steps

Holynes, Henry Del

[13??-14??] He was Constable of Northowram [1403]

Holynexe, Peter de

[13??-13??] of Hullen Edge

See Lambert House, Elland

Holywell Brook, Holywell Green

Holywell Brook Railway Station

The station was built in 18??, primarily to serve the transport needs of John Shaw & Sons. The line was an extension of that from Stainland Railway Station and ran into their mill yard.

It later became a public service line

Holywell Green

Area of Calderdale to the south of Halifax and in the Stainland district

Holywell Green Association Football Club

Holywell Green Farm

Holywell Green Laundry Company

J. H. Booth & Son

Launderers and dry cleaners. Recorded in 1934

Holywell Green Mechanics' Institute

A Mechanics' Institute established around 1853 by the Shaw family.

A new institute was opened on 15th November 1871. A soirée was held at which Lord Frederick Cavendish occupied the chair.

In 1871, it had 142 members.

In 1874, S. Davidson was Secretary.

They celebrated their jubilee on 31st October 1903

Holywell Green Mutual Improvement Society

Around 1850, a group of members left to establish Stainland Mechanics' Institute

See Mutual Improvement Societies

Holywell Green Post Office

Recorded in 1874, when Benjamin Collins was postmaster.

See Albert Moody

Holywell Green Viaduct

Holywell Hall College

Established in 19?? at Holywell Hall in connection with the aims and objects of the British Mazdaznan Association

Holywell Hall, Holywell Green

Stainland Road. Built in 1856 for mill-owner Benjamin Mellor. Owners and tenants have included

Edward Nathan Whitley [19??]

H. R. Allen [1914]

It is now private dwellings.

See Hannah Rawson and Holywell Hall College

Holywell House, Holywell Green

Station Road. Built in 1857 by James Walker Sykes. It is said to have had 30 rooms.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

E. T. Shaw [1865]

Eli Walker Shaw [1874]

James Walker Sykes

Alfred Edward Sykes [19??]

Captain James Walker Sykes [19??]

David Garsed [1926]

In 1947, it became a home for mentally handicapped. It was later accommodation for the elderly

Holywood, John

Mathematician and astronomer born in Rastrick

The Home & Colonial Stores, Halifax

Provision dealers at 3 Northgate [1936]

Home Cottage, Lightcliffe

Wakefield Road. Built on the site of the Holme House Toll Bar.

Owners and tenants have included

J. Knowles [1904]

Home House, Lightcliffe

See Holme House, Lightcliffe

Home Wireless Service (Brighouse)

Electrical business established in the 1930s by a group including George Albert Stillingfleet.

The business traded as Stillingfleet & Harper with premises in Commercial Street [1947]

Homer, Rev E. C.

[18??-19??] Minister at Lydgate Baptist Church, Todmorden [1921]

Homer, S.

[18??-18??] Recorded in 1857 as Secretary of the Halifax Temperance Society

The Homestead, Sowerby Bridge

Foxen Lane, Mill Bank. Originally The Sportsman. Now converted into multiple dwellings

Homfray's: H. J. Homfray & Company Limited

Aka Homfray Carpets. Carpet and rug manufacturers established by H. J. Homfray at Sowerby Bridge and Luddendenfoot.

The firm was incorporated in 1891.

They occupied

Albert Mill, Sowerby Bridge

Asquith Bottom Mills, Sowerby Bridge

Delph Mills, Luddendenfoot – which closed in November 1970

Lower Willow Hall Mills

Perseverance Mills, Sowerby Bridge

Prospect Mills, Sowerby Bridge

Rose Hill Mills, Luddendenfoot

The firm had their social club at Sowerby Bridge Methodist Chapel.

During World War II, all the mills were used for storage.

In 1960, the firm's administration moved from Rose Hill Mills, Luddendenfoot to Riding Hall Mills, Halifax.

British Furtex Fabrics Limited was a subsidiary of the company.

The business closed in 1981.

When the business closed, there was a party in the factory yard and Russ Conway played the piano to entertain the ex-workers.

See Denys Edgar Gillam

Homfray, Henry James

[1861-1936] Son of Eliza [née Unett] [1838-1871] and George Smith Homfray [1833-1886]. Born in Harrogate.

In 1889, he set up business making chenille rugs in Sowerby Bridge. He established Homfray & Company Limited.

In 1889, he married Georgina Maria Theresa Woodward [1866-1935] from Kidderminster, in Kidderminster.

Children: (1) Doris [1890-1988] who married Thomas Henry James Gillam; (2) Phyllis Joan [b 1902].

The family lived at 28 Highfield Place, Halifax [1891]; Perth Villas, Hipperholme [1901]; Beechfield, Halifax [1911, 1935].

His wife died at Beechfield. Probate records show that she left effects to the value of £69,175.

He died the following year at Richmond, Surrey.

Probate records show that he left effects valued at £117,654 (resworn £127,823)

Hone, Rev Campbell Richard

[1873-1967] Eldest son of Rev Evelyn J. Hone of Esher, Surrey. He was educated at Blackheath and at Wadham College Oxford. He was Chaplain to the Bishop of Wakefield and Vice-Principal of Leeds Clergy School. He was Vicar of Christ Church, Pellon [1909]; Vicar of Brighouse [January 1916-1920].

On 1st January 1914, he married Emily Maude Weaver from Hampstead, London.

Children: a daughter [b 1915].

His sister, Eva Catherine Hone, married Rev Charles Lacy Hulbert. One brother is Canon H. E. Hone, rector of Barnsley, and his other brother is Lieutenant-Colonel P. F. Hone DSO MC.

He went on to become Rector of Whitby [1920], Prebendary of York [1926], Honorary Canon of York, Archdeacon designate of Pontefract, and Bishop of Wakefield [1938].

He wrote a biography of the 17th century physician, John Radcliffe, of Wakefield. He died in Bournemouth

Honest John Fielden

Honeybone, Christina Jean

[18??-19??] In 1923, she married Robert Disney Leith Alexander. They were divorced in 1934

Hoo Hole Bridge, Mytholmroyd

Houghhoyl bridge is recorded in 1752. It is a single-arch stone bridge over Cragg Brook

Hoo Hole, Cragg Vale

Area above Mytholmroyd. The name uses the elements hoo [the spur of a hill] and hole [a hollow], meaning a hollow by the spur of a hill.

On 28th June 1770 – 2 months after David Hartley had been executed – John Wesley preached to a group of angry coiners here.

See Hoo Hole, Cragg Vale

Hoo Hole, Cragg Vale

Aka Hoo Hole House, Hoo Hoile. House at Hoo Hole. The estate included Hoo Hole Mill.

John Wesley visited the house and preached beneath a chestnut tree which still [?] grows here.

Owners and tenants have included

the Southcliffe or Sutcliffe family [around 1447]

Robert Sutcliffe [1600s]

John Sutcliffe [1750s]

Samuel Sutcliffe [1700s]

Thomas Murgatroyd [1800s]

Thomas Murgatroyd [1851]

Hood, Carey

[18??-19??] Pastor at North Parade Baptist Church, Halifax [1888-1903]

Hook, Jeremiah

[1669-1708] Son of Richard Hooke. Attorney [1690-1708]. He had no children. He left all his property to his brother, Thomas

Hooke, Dr Richard

[1623-1689] Aka Hook. DD. He was born in Worcester. He was educated at Saint Peter's College Cambridge. He was rector at Thornton-in-Craven before petitioning the king to become Vicar of Halifax [1662].

He was hostile to the Rev Oliver Heywood, and excommunicated him. When dining at Shibden Hall, he refused to sit down at the same table as Heywood, and Heywood left the dinner.

He bought Salterlea, Shibden and owned the property for 9 months up to April 1675.

He married Elizabeth.

Children: (1) Anna [1647-1667]; (2) Matilda [1649-1667]; (3) Jeremiah; (4) Thomas; (5) Elizabeth [1661-1687]; (6) Samuel [1663-1687].

He was buried in the chancel at Halifax Parish Church and other members of the family are buried at the church.

See Thomas Snedall

Hooker, John Lee

[1917-2001] American guitarist, singer, songwriter.

He was a visitor to the home of Champion Jack Dupree in Ovenden

Hookway, William James

[18??-1???] In 1892, he married Maria Ann, daughter of Wright Sutcliffe, in North Bierley.

He was dead by 1911

Hoole, A. N.

[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor with Gaunt, Foster & Hill [1934].

He qualified in December 1924

Hoole, John

[16??-16??] Vicar of Coley [1664].

He was presented at the visitation of 1664 for not catechising the youth on Sundays, and for not exhibiting his orders

Hoolt, Franciscus

[15??-16??] Preacher at Cross Stone [1623]

Hoosey, Mr

[17??-1809] On 22/7/1809, The Leeds Mercury announced

On Friday se'nnight, Mrs Hoosey of Sowerby Street, near Halifax, and, in 6 hours after, Mr Hoosey, her husband

Hope Baptists

A group of Particular Baptists which formed at Wainsgate, Wadsworth around 1750. In 1764, John Fawcett of Bradford became minister. He was succeeded by John Crook. In 1858, Crook opened Hope Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge

Hope Hall, Halifax

Clare Road. Early references use the name Hunger Hill.

The house was built in Classical design for David Stansfield in 1765, on the site of a 16th century house.

It was the home of the Stansfeld family.

Around 1780, James Waddington built the present house. The names Hope House and Hope Hall are used [1780, 1835].

Owners and tenants have included

William Swainson [around 1800]

Richard Broome [1813]

Christopher Rawson [from 1814]

Dr Robert Alexander

William Alexander and the Alexander family [around 1820]

Sir Henry Edwards [1850]

Samuel Waterhouse [1860]

Henry William Pohlmann [up to 1891]

Dr Edmond West Symes [1905]

On 8th October 1909, it opened as the Albany Club.

In August 2005, there was a proposal to convert the house into private dwellings.

This is discussed in Ancient Halls in & about Halifax and Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax.

See The window-breaking election

Hope Hall Livery Stables, Halifax

Hope House, Hebden Bridge

Mr Pickles

G. B. Bowman

George Styan [1905]

Cheetham Street.

Owners and tenants have included

Rev William Jones [1905]

Hope, Rev James

[1825-1894] Son of Rev John Hope.

He was ordained deacon [1850] and curate at Huddersfield before becoming Curate-in-charge at Copley [1861] and Vicar at Holy Trinity Church [1862].

In 1865, he was accused of burying Mrs Jemima Parrott illegally

Hope, James Fitzalan

[1870-1949] 1st Baron Rankeillour. Born in London. He stood as Conservative candidate in the Elland Parliamentary election of 1892. He gained 3676 votes, but was defeated by Thomas Wayman with 5497 votes

Hope, John

[1734-1808] He and his brother, Samuel [1737-1???], were Liverpool architect. They worked on the construction of the Piece Hall.

One of the verses which was used in the opening ceremony includes the lines:

Now our desires are crowned by hope
   We'll be no longer seen
Dispersed around in every street
   As heretofore we've been
But to a hall whose beauty vies
   With palaces of old
Our handiwork shall now be brought
   And straight be turned to gold

Hope, Rev John

[1794-1853] A native of Langholm in Dumfriesshire. He was Vicar of Southowram [1823].

On 27th July 1824, he married (1) Catherine Hobson at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: several including (1) James; (2) Catherine who married [27th July 1858] Frederick A. Heath, a surgeon of Manchester at Brighouse; (3) Elizabeth [1829-1845]; (4) Jane [b 1836] who married Henry Alexander Norris; (5) child; (6) child; (7) child.

On 27th December 1842, he married (2) Elizabeth Patchett at Saint Anne's Church.

He was one of the subscribers to John Horner's book Buildings in the Town & Parish of Halifax [1835].

He had a surrogate office at Old Cock Yard [1845].

He was buried at Saint Anne's Church, Southowram

Hope, John

[18??-18??] 19th century coach-builder of Kent Street, Halifax.

The company manufactured the coach which was involved in the Shay Hill accident on 20th October 1856

Hope, Johnson

[1806-1882] Shopkeeper at Mixenden Lane. Recorded in 1861, when the post office receiving house was at the same address

Hope Lodge, Lightcliffe

Hopeful Star Lodge of the Order of Druids

John Mosley

Halifax Friendly Society [Number 3157] recorded in 1898, when their registration was cancelled (under the Friendly Societies Act [1896])

Hopewell House, Lightcliffe

Leeds Road.

Owners and tenants have included

John Sheard [1874]

Dr Harold Whitaker [19??]

Hopkin, John

[17??-18??] Hatter in Halifax [1790-1791]

Hopkins, Rev F. W.

[18??-19??] Or S. W. Minister at Cornholme United Methodist Free Church [1890]

Hopkins, George

[16??-1698] Grandson of John Clay. He inherited Clay House.

He married Jane in 16??. Jane married Robert Dean after George's death

Hopkins, Jane

[16??-1???] Widow of George Hopkins.

She married Robert Dean

Hopkins, Joseph

[16??-1???] He was Constable of Northowram [1698]

Hopkins, Mary

[1768-1840] She married Thomas Maslen.

After his death, she was matron of the Nelson Academy for Girls at Rishworth. She lived with her son, Harry and his wife.

She owned property at Crumlin Hall Estate east of Ripponden

Hopkins, Mr

[16??-16??] Curate at Lightcliffe [1655].

Heywood comments

An old friend of mine in Cambridge, but a monstrous drunkard, and had a prodigious end

Hopkinson

Hopkinson's Confectioners

There are currently around 19 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hopkinson. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Hopkinson, Charles

[1???-1???] Of Grove House, Rishworth.

He married Grace, daughter of William Shepherd

Children: Shepherd

Hopkinson, Charles

[1753-1810] Of Rishworth Hall. He was involved in the construction of Rishworth Roadside Baptist Chapel.

He married Mary [1752-1840].

Children: (1) an infant; (2) William.

Members of the family were buried at Rishworth Particular Baptist Chapel

Of Brighouse. They were at Holroyd's Buildings [1908]

Hopkinson, Dr

[1781-1830] Brighouse surgeon. He had a surgery at Daisy Croft, Brighouse.

See James Diggles

Hopkinson, Mrs Ellen

[15??-16??] Or Helen. Wife of John Hopkinson.

In 1610, she and her sister, Jane Crowther, founded the Crowther-Hopkinson charity

Hopkinson, George

[1???-18??] He was coachman to Robert Wainhouse before

undertaking the management of the Royal Hotel & Oddfellows' Hall, Halifax

in October 1846

Hopkinson, Isaac

[1???-16??] He was Deputy Constable of Sowerby [1659-60]

Hopkinson, Isaac

[15??-16??] He is recorded at

Higgin Chamber, Boulderclough [1625]

(possibly) Raw End Farm, Luddendenfoot [1627].
It is said that
He built another similar [to Raw End] house in Sowerby in 1625 but with an attached barn

Question: Does anyone know the identify of the 1625 house in Sowerby?

Hopkinson, J.

[18??-1???] Proprietor of the Oxford Street Livery Stables, Todmorden [1896].

He lived at 8 Dale Street, Todmorden

Hopkinson, James

[1???-16??] He was Deputy Constable of Sowerby [1659-60]

Hopkinson, Jane

[15??-16??] Daughter of John Hopkinson.

She married Bryan Crowther.

In 1610, she and her sister, Ellen Hopkinson, founded the Crowther-Hopkinson charity.

She left income from lands at Long Preston to provide £8 per annum for teaching poor children at the charity's almshouse

Hopkinson, John

[1???-15??] Of Sowerby.

He married Unknown.

Children: Elizabeth [1547-1580] who married Robert Holdsworth

Hopkinson, John

[15??-16??] Of Higgin Chamber, Boulderclough.

He married Helen [?].

Children: (1) son; (2) Susan who married Nicholas Stansfeld; (3) child; (4) child; (5) child; (6) child.

Heywood writes that

a daughter of Timothy Root of Sowerby married Hopkinson merely for his estate, though she had a terrible life with him, they were in straits while he lived, when he dyed she foolishly cast herself away in her second marriage, then dyed, left 6 children, the eldest son sold the land to Michael Godley, a second son went behind, run away, one daughter married a butcher in Halifax, goes a begging, and now an execution is come out against the eldest son for body and goods, and he lyes prisoner at Tompsons; all this in my observation

Hopkinson, John

[1840-1899] Landlord of the Commercial, Ripponden [1881, 1891].

In 1864, he married Charlotte Wood [1844-1932] in Halifax.

After John's death, Charlotte took over at the Commercial and remained at the pub until her death

The couple were buried at Saint Bartholomew's Churchyard, Ripponden

Hopkinson, Mercy

[18??-1865] A milliner. James Chapman was accused of her manslaughter on the 23rd September 1865. They had been living together for about 6 months as man and wife at Southowram. They had no children.

At the trial, Hopkinson was said to be of intemperate habits, and on the 22nd of September 1865, she got very drunk in the Pack Horse Inn, Southowram. Chapman took her home and, at 6:00 am next morning, he went to the police-office and stated that his wife had died in the course of the night of cramp. Witnesses reported hearing sounds of people fighting and beating. After a short deliberation, the jury returned a verdict of guilty. His Lordship stated that he quite concurred in the verdict. His only surprise was that the prisoner did not stand in the dock charged with murder. Chapman was sentenced to 15 years' penal servitude

Hopkinson, Miss

[1???-1???] Of Brighouse.

In 1866, she gave the William Hopkinson Lifeboat in memory of her late brother, William

Hopkinson, Richard

[14??-148?] Of Bentley Royd, Sowerby.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Margaret; (2) Alice; (3) Isabel who married John Dykson

Hopkinson, Thomas

[15??-15??] He married Christabel, daughter of Robert Wade.

Children: (1) John; (2) Anthony; (3) Elizabeth who married Michael Dobson

Hopkinson, William

[1782-1832] Stonemason. Son of Charles Hopkinson.

He married Hannah [1784-1857].

Children: Nancy [1825-1889] who married Eli Whiteley.

He lived at Rishworth Hall.

After William's death, Hannah married Joseph Hanson.

Members of the family were buried at Rishworth Particular Baptist Chapel

Hopkinson, William

[18??-18??] Of Brighouse.

In 1866, his sister gave the William Hopkinson Lifeboat in his memory

Hopla, Rev C. R.

[19??-19??] Minister at Mount Olivet Church, Aked's Road [1966]

Hopper, Rev Christopher

[17??-1???] Of Colne. First Minister at Greetland Wesleyan Chapel. He provided the site for the Chapel

Hoppey

[1???-1???] A Bradford schoolmaster.

Hoppey, Henry

He married Dorothy Hargreaves

Hoprick Farm, Rishworth

Dyson Lane. In the 1920s, there was a timber merchant here

Hopton, Elizabeth de

[12??-13??] A nun at Kirklees Nunnery. On 11th September 1313, the Archbishop of York absolved her from excommunication which she had incurred for

apostasy and rash change of her habit

She was again accused in 1315

Hopwood, Charles Henry

[1829-1904] He was Liberal MP for Middleton Division [1892-1895]

Hopwood, George

[1714-1739] Halifax attorney. Son of William Hopwood

Hopwood Hall, Halifax

Classical Georgian house at the junction of Hopwood Lane and King Cross Street built for William Hopwood around 1730 on the site of Hilltop House. In 1731, it passed to his son, Richard Hopwood.

From 1768 to around 1823, it was the home of the Alexander family, at which time it was known as Hopwood Hall.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

John Crossley [1874]

Edward Huntriss [1905]

The building was bought by the Halifax Incorporated Law Society on 11th April 1927.

The small building next door – Number 4 – is listed.

In 2000, there was planning application for the establishment of a restaurant here.

See Harold Ingham Bearder and Hopwood House

Hopwood House, Halifax

18th/19th century house which now forms the eastern-most part of the Hopwood Lane Triangle.

Owners and tenants have included

(possibly) John Prescott

the Glendenning family [1788]

Samuel Farrar [1827]

Farrar & Whiteley

See Hopwood Hall

Hopwood Lane branch of the Economic Stores

10 Hopwood Lane. A branch of Economic Stores (Halifax) Limited. Opened in 1???

Hopwood Lane branch of the Halifax Industrial Society

Branch number 8 of the Halifax Industrial Society opened in October 1861

Hopwood Lane Post Office

Recorded in 1905 at 1 Conway Street when Miss Greenwood was sub-postmistress

Hopwood Lane Triangle, Halifax

A popular name for an area at the junction of Hopwood Lane and King Cross Street. It comprises Hopwood House, Numbers 2 & 4 King Cross Street, Numbers 6 & 8 King Cross Street, and other 19th century houses and business premises.

By the late 1980s, it had become a rundown eyesore and almost derelict.

In February 2010, a £14million scheme was announced for the redevelopment of the site

Hopwood, Richard

[1706-1769] Halifax attorney. Son of William Hopwood. Around 1722, he was articled to his father, and went on to Common Pleas, Chancery and the Exchequer Court.

In 17??, he married Mary Morton from Sheffield. They had no children.

Hopwood Hall passed to him in 1731 and he lived and practised at the house.

There is a memorial to the couple in Halifax Parish Church

Hopwood, William

[1678-1731] Son of William Hopwood of Ossett.

He was an attorney in Rastrick for 8 years [1702-1707]. He came to Halifax in 1706.

In 1710, he bought Hilltop House and, around 1730, he demolished this to build Hopwood Hall.

He married Hannah Dawson.

Children: (1) Hannah [b 1702]; (2) William [b 1704]; (3) Rachael [b1705]; (4) Richard; (5) Joshua; (6) George; (7) George [b 1714]; (8) Eden [1718-1718]

Hopwood, William

[18??-19??] In 1914, he bought Hare Mill, Todmorden from the receivers of the Hare Spinning Company Limited and sold it to the Mons Mill Company Limited

Horley Green

Area of Halifax near Shibden, on the north side of Godley bridge.

It was a part of the ancient Northowram township.

The Drake family settled here. The gable of their home carried the arms of the Drake of Ashe family from Devon.

High Sunderland stood here

Horley Green Convent

In 1895, Catholic priest, Father Jerome Quinlan, encouraged the Sisters of the Cross & Passion to take up residence at a convent in Horley Green. The Sisters assumed responsibility for Saint Joseph's School

Horley Green Spa

A natural mineral water spring which contains a large amount of vitriolated iron, besides alum, salenite, and ochre, and which has therapeutic properties. At the beginning of the 19th century, the water was described as having ...

a sharp, aluminous, styptic taste, not unlike ink; not unpleasant if drunk immediately

The spa was active from the 1780s to the 1850s.

An advertisement of May 1856 announced

PUBLIC BATHS, Near Halifax
S. H. GILL, HORLEY GREEN SPA, SHIBDEN, Near Halifax begs to call the attention of the public to these CELEBRATED SPRINGS which are unequalled by any in England.
Persons in good health would find it a pleasant walk to the Spa, and would be much invigorated by the bath, and persons with Scurvy and any other kind of ascorbutic disease would derive unquestionable benefits therefrom.
Plunge and Shower Baths always ready at moderate prices.
Dr. Wm Alexander's work on this spring may be had at the house

The bath house is listed.

See Dr Robert Alexander, Dr William Alexander and James Drake

Horn, Rev John

[18??-18??] Of Rochdale. Minister at Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax [September 1860]

Hornby, Rev George Stephenson

[18??-19??] Methodist New Connexion Minister.

He married Hannah Whitty [18??-1904].

They lived at 6 Milton Place, Halifax [1905].

Hannah is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1904

Hornby, Henry

[1825-1???] Born in Kirkburton.

He was a clogger employing 1 boy [1861].

He married Mary [1825-1???] from Rastrick. Mary was a draper [1861].

The family lived at Church Street, Rastrick [1861]

Hornby, Richard

[19??-] He was Chairman of the Halifax Building Society [1983-1990]

Horne, Rev Melville

[17??-18??] From Todmorden. He was Curate at Todmorden [17??]. For a considerable time, he assisted the Vicar, Rev Joseph Atkinson. He left to serve in Shropshire

Horne, Peter Stephen William

[19??-] Mayor of Hebden Royd [1991-1992]

Horner Charity Bequest

After the death of artist John Horner, his son Joshua dedicated a stained glass window in his memory at Salem Chapel. along with the Horner Charity bequest for

the poor of Salem

Horner, Charles

[1837-1896] Son of an Ovenden weaver. Born 18th November 1837.

In the late 1850s, he started a jewellery and watch-making business – Charles Horner Limited – in Hebden Bridge. Around 1875, he moved his business to premises on the corner of Northgate and Crossley Street, Halifax.

In 1865, he married (1) Sarah Dobson [18??-1879].

In 1881, he married (2) his cousin, Betsy Greenwood.

Children: Several including (1) James; (2) Harry.

In February 1875, he bought The Poplars, Lightcliffe.

On 26th October 1896, he died of heart disease at The Poplars.

He and other members of the family were buried in the family plot at Brighouse Cemetery.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1896

See Charles Horner of Halifax

Horner, Charles Henry

[1870-1949] Known as Harry. Youngest son of Charles Horner. He became Chairman of the family business after the death of his brother James in 1913.

He married Unknown.

Children: daughters, including Marjorie who married Lionel Fox

Horner's: Charles Horner Limited

Silversmith, jewellery and watch-making business started in Hebden Bridge around 1850 by Charles Horner. Around 1875, he moved the business to the corner of Northgate and Crossley Street, Halifax.

In 1881, he employed 10 men and 3 boys.

His sons, James and Harry, took over the business, and in 1905 expanded into a specially built factory at Mile Cross, designed by Walsh & Nicholas.

The firm produced a wide range of items, designed and influenced by the Art & Crafts movement and Art Deco. Their best-known products include silverware, tableware, clocks, button-hooks, hat pins, and Dorcas thimbles and these are now highly-collectible items.

In the 1920s, the firm began to manufacture items such as beads, brooches, buttons, candlesticks and chess sets made from Dorcasine, and this continued until the 1970s when the formaldehyde used in the manufacture of casein was deemed a health hazard.

In 1930, the company was taken over by Walter Holdsworth as Chairman. The firm stayed in business until 1983 and liquidated in 1984.

See Charles Horner of Halifax and Irvine Hindle

Horner, Francis M.

[18??-19??] Liberal candidate for Hipperholme District Council [1907]

Horner House, Shibden

Aka Field House, Shibden. In 1319, the property was owned by Richard the Horner

Horner, James Dobson

[1867-1913] Son of Charles Horner.

He married Emma [18??-1957].

He died in Buenos Aires and was buried in Brighouse Cemetery

Horner, Jocelyn

[1???-19??] Halifax sculptor.

He lived at Bell Hayes, Halifax

Horner, John

[1???-1???] He ran a dancing school in Halifax [around 1835]

Horner, John

[1???-1???] Police Constable in Sowerby [1857]

Horner, John

[1784-1867] Halifax-born landscape artist.

He taught art at Heath Grammar School and painted in his spare time.

He lived at 6 Arches Street, Halifax [1822] and 6 Bond Street, Halifax.

He had his studio and a drawing school at Bond Street.

In the 1820s, he painted Marian's View, a view of Shibden valley for Anne Lister. His son – Joshua Horner – was also an artist

His collection of lithographed drawings of Buildings in the Town and Parish of Halifax [1835] records the area before industrialisation.

He was a generous member of Salem Methodist New Connexion Chapel, North Parade.

He married Unknown.

Children: Joshua.

After John's death, his son, Joshua, dedicated a fine stained glass window in his memory at Salem Chapel. along with a Horner Charity bequest for

the poor of Salem

See Bethesda Methodist New Connexion Chapel, Elland, Marian's View and William Williams

Horner, Joshua

[18??-1???] Halifax-born artist and portrait-painter, son of John Horner.

After his father's death, Joshua dedicated a fine stained glass window in his memory at Salem Chapel along with the Horner Charity bequest for

the poor of Salem

Horner, Richard the

[12??-13??] Owned Horner House, Shibden in 1319

Horner, Stephen

[17??-18??] Yeoman of Southowram.

On 30th December 1794, he married widow Betty Crossland of Southowram, at Halifax Parish Church

Horner, Thomas

[17??-18??] From Skipton.

Around 1820, he had a shop in the building which had been the Hare & Hounds, Hebden Bridge.

In 1822, he was a grocer in Heptonstall.

Recorded on 13th July 1824 as a debtor

Hornsby, Jane

[1894-19??] On 11th January 1931, she gave birth to a stillborn baby girl by her lover, 60-year-old Willie Collins. In an attempt to avoid an inquest and publicity about the relationship, they burned the child's body on the fire of their home at Bailiff Bridge. She was imprisoned by 10 days, and Collins for 3 months

Horrocks, Joseph

[18??-18??] Of Halifax.

On Monday, 28th November 1853, he challenged James Pudney of Mile End, London to a walking match at West Hill Park. The wager was £50. Horrocks, who held the champion's belt for pedestrianism, beat Pudney by 5 yards in 2 minutes 7 seconds

Horrodiddle Farm, Shackleton

Horrowings, Southowram

Messuage or farm house. Recorded in 1815, when it and closes of land called South Hunger Hill Middle Hunger Hill North Hunger Hill were advertised for sale by auction

Horse-bridge Clough, Pecket Well

Another name for Crimsworth Dean, taken from Horse-bridge which crosses Crimsworth Beck

Horse Bridge, Pecket Well

A single-arch stone bridge over Horse Bridge Clough. It was probably built by Lord Savile when he had the road made here

Horse Close Cottages, North Bierley

In 1865, Daniel Oates and his family moved here. The property later became known as Daisy Cottages. Charlotte Oates spent most of her life here

Horse Godley, Barkisland

Farmhouse. It was a part of the Lightcliffe Royd estate

Horse Pasture Farm, Walsden

Horse Trough, Back Clough

Northowram.

See Back Clough, Northowram

Horse Trough, Horton Street

In 1884, a horse trough was erected by the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain & Cattle Trough Association at the bottom of Horton Street. It stood outside the Crown, Halifax at the approach to Halifax Railway Station. It was of plain, grey granite and was 9 ft 6 ins in length

Question: It has been suggested that the trough went to Shibden Park when it was removed. Can anyone confirm this?

Horse Trough, Stainland

In 1931, a horse trough was erected by the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain & Cattle Trough Association in Stainland or Holywell Green. It was of plain, grey granite and was 6 ft 6 ins in length

Question: Does anyone know anything about the trough? Is it still there?

Horsefall

A variant of the surname Horsfall

Horsefield

A variant of the surname Horsfall

Horsefield, John

[1???-18??] He was a builder; one of the founders of Luddendenfoot Wesleyan Methodist Church.

He built Luddendenfoot Wesleyan Methodist Church. The terms of the contract were that he was to complete the Church for £52 by 15th March 1832, and that he was to pay 1d for every day that the work ran beyond that date, and was to receive 1d for every day that the work was completed before that date

Horsehold

Area of Erringden. Mentioned as Horshold in the Nomina Villarum [1895].

See Beaumont Clough Bridge

Horsehold Hall, Erringden

Horsehold Lane. Late 16th century house.

The barn is dated 1837 with initials H A for Henry Appleyard

Horsehold Rocks

Area south-west of Hebden Bridge

Horses at Work Museum

A presentation of the ways in which horses have been used in the working environment. It was established in the former railway goods yard at Halifax Station in 19??. It was discontinued in 19??

Horses of Anne Lister

In her journals, Anne Lister mentions several of the horses which she owned. These included

Caradoc - a black horse acquired in August 1823

Hotspur - a 3-year-old bay colt bought in May 1822. Anne sent him to the army barracks at York for breaking in

Percy

Vienne - a mare bought in May 1822

Her diary records that she fed her horses on beer and oatmeal

Horseshoe Cascade, Hardcastle Crags

Waterfall

Horsfall

Area of Todmorden. The name is derived from Old English roots hors and falod meaning horse enclosure.

The surname Horsfall originates here

Horsfall

Other forms of the surname include Horsefall, Horsefield and Horsfield

Recorded in 1270. William of the Horsfall is recorded at Heptonstall in 1316.

Derived from Horsfall

There are currently around 85 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Horsfall. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Horsfall, Alfred

[1???-19??] JP. He was Mayor of Todmorden [1929-1930]

Horsfall, Alfred

[18??-19??] Proprietor of Prospect Laundry, Halifax.

He lived at 66 Prospect Street [1905]

Horsfall & Company

Worsted manufacturers at Stannary Mills, Halifax [1905]

Horsfall & Halliday

Cotton spinners at Onecliffe Mill and West Vale Mills.

Partners included Jonathan Horsfall and Joseph Halliday.

On 16th November 1877, a young worker was killed at their mill.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1881.

See Nutton, Horsfall, Fielding & Halliday

Horsfall & Holliday

Cotton spinners at West Vale. On 4th February 1873 fire broke out at the mills which they occupied as tenants of John Maude

Horsfall & Robinson

Cotton spinners at Hebden Bridge. Partners included William Horsfall and Abraham Robinson.

The partnership was dissolved in June 1855

Horsfall & Sons

Of Hawksclough Mill.

On Saturday, 27th March 1858, at Halifax Borough Court, the company was charged with concealing 2 accidents which occurred at their mills in January. The court heard that many mill-owners keep such incidents quiet when they did not prove fatal. The company was fined a total of £7 16/- including costs.

The firm was also charged with overworking a little boy on 8th March and not sending him to school for any part of the day. They pleaded Guilty and were fined 20/- plus 23/- costs.

Question: Can anyone identify the company and the mill which they used at the time of the accidents?

Horsfall & Stephenson

Cotton manufacturers at Rose Street Mill, Todmorden [1877]

Horsfall & Stephenson

Cotton manufacturers at Todmorden. Partners included I. Horsfall, T. Stephenson and H. Stephenson.

The partnership was dissolved in November 1864

Horsfall & Wardle

Architects. Partners included Richard Horsfall and Matthias Harris Wardle.

They were at Post Office Buildings, George Street, Halifax [1868]

Horsfall & Williams

Surveyors and architects with offices at George Street, Halifax [1890]. Established in 1849 by Richard Horsfall. He was joined by Matthias Harris Wardle and Thomas Lister Patchett, then by W. Clement Williams, then by R. Edgar Horsfall.

Their work includes Akroyd Place School, Hipperholme Infants' School, Lloyds TSB Bank: Commercial Street, Halifax, Parkinson Lane School, Warley Road Primary School and Woodside Baths, Boothtown.

An advertisement for the business in 1894 announced

Horsfall & Williams, late Horsfall, Wardle & Patchett, Architects, Surveyors, Valuers, P.O.Buildings, Halifax.

See Horsfall practice

Horsfall, Anne

[1???-1???] Of Stoodley, Langfield.

She married Henry Farrer

Horsfall's architecture practice

Firm of local architects which was established in 1849 by Richard Horsfall, and which subsequently included Charles Edward Horsfall, Charles Frederick Luke Horsfall, Richard Edgar Horsfall, Walter Edward Horsfall, William Henry Dodgson Horsfall, and Thomas Lister Patchett, Ernest Augustus Runtz and Matthias Harris Wardle.

The firm traded as C. F. L. Horsfall & Sons and had offices at 6 Harrison Road, Halifax and Lord Street Chambers, Halifax

The firm designed and/or extended many local buildings including Bairstow Endowed School, Sowerby, Electric Theatre, Halifax, Haugh Shaw Road Infants' School Baths, Holy Trinity School, West Parade, Palace Theatre, Halifax, Provident New School, Sowerby, Pye Nest Primitive Methodist Chapel, Queens Road Board School, Sowerby Wesleyan Chapel, Theatre Royal, Halifax, and a number of mills – such as North Dean Mill and Victoria Mills – in the district.

See Horsfall & Williams

Horsfall, Ben

[1908-1986] Born in Todmorden. Violinist. He played with the Hallé Orchestra. He was deputy leader of the BBC Northern Orchestra for 18 years

Horsfall Brothers

Brewer at the Tower Brewery, Halifax. Their trade mark was a large figure 6

Horsfall, Charles Edward

[1896-19??] Architect. Son of Walter Edward Horsfall.

He married Jean Campbell

Horsfall's: Charles F. L. Horsfall & Sons

Architects, surveyors and valuers established when Charles Frederick Luke Horsfall set up his own practice at Lord Street Chambers with his son, Walter Edward. Recorded in 1905.

See Horsfall's architecture practice

Horsfall, Charles Frederick Luke

[1846-1923] Son of Luke Horsfall.

He was a well-known figure in Halifax, and wore a Glengarry cap.

On 15th November 1860, he married Hannah, daughter of Thomas Townshend Thomas.

Children: (1) Walter Edward; (2) Thomas Lister; (3) Emily who married John Arthur Crossley.

The family lived at 35 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1871-1891]; Dalehurst, Halifax.

He worked with his elder brother, Richard Horsfall, until he left to set up his own practice at 2 Lord Street, Halifax, with his son, Walter Edward, as Charles F. L. Horsfall & Son. He became a partner in Horsfall's architecture practice.

There are many local examples of his work: Bolton Brow Sunday School, Elland Town Hall, The Gables, Norland, Ripponden Conservative Club, Saint Augustine's Vicarage, Halifax and The vicarage of Saint John the Evangelist, Warley.

He was a member of the Institute for Chemistry, the Institute for Electrical Engineering and the Institute for Microscopy.

He was interested in wireless telegraphy, and it was said that he might have preceded Guglielmo Marconi - with whom he corresponded – if he had devoted more time to the subject.

In 1914, he co-wrote a report on the treatment of Consumption, Pneumonia, Diphtheria and other inflammatory diseases

Horsfall, David

[18??-19??] Wholesale and manufacturing clothier at Waterside Mill, Hebden Bridge. He lived at Albion Terrace, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Horsfall's: E. F. & J. Horsfall

20th century clothing manufacturer at Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge

Horsfall Farm, Todmorden

Horsfall Street. Late 18th century laithe-house and barn

Horsfall, Frederick William

[1857-19??] Son of Henry William Horsfall.

In 1901, he sold the Mytholm estate to George Pickles

Horsfall, George

[1855-1928] Son of Henry Horsfall.

He was a pianoforte maker [1881]; a joiner [1881]; a mineral water manufacturer [1901]. He took over from his stepmother Sarah as landlord of the Bowling Green, Skircoat [1905, 1911, 1928].

He was known for probity with which he kept the pub. Women were not encouraged to drink in the pub. He did not tolerate drunkenness amongst his customers. He banned all games from being played on the premises.

He never married.

He died at Heathroyde Nursing Home [13th April 1928].

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £2,372. Probate was granted to solicitor Lewis Irving Dey, and widow Jessy Greenwood

Horsfall, George Henry

[1848-1904] Born in Halifax.

He was a mechanic of Halifax [1871]; a filler in mechanics [1871]; beerhouse keeper at the Rose & Crown, Siddal [1881]; beerseller at the Brewers Arms, Halifax [1891]; a tobacconist [1901].

In 1871, he married Margaret [1851-1???] of Northowram, daughter of pensioner Robert Howard, at Halifax Parish Church. Margaret was a worsted weaver [1871].

Children: (1) Phyllis [b 1876] who was a worsted weaver [1891]; (2) Thomas [b 1878] who was a factory hand [1891], a carpet weaver [1901]; (3) Edmund [b 1883] who was a mechanic fitter [1901]; (4) Albert [b 1886].

The family lived at 11 Pearson Street, Northowram [1871]; 22 Gibbet Street, Halifax [1901]; 5 Bedford Square, Lister Lane, Halifax [1911]

Living with them in 1891 was Margaret's widowed mother Mary Horsfall [aged 63].

Living with the widowed Margaret in 1911 was her nephew Harry Place [aged 17] (grocer's assistant)

Horsfall, Grace

[1???-1???] On 15th August 1883, Joseph Fletcher and Grace were drinking at the Bay Horse, Halifax. He attempted to take liberties with her and struck her. She left and when she tried to return Fletcher tried to prevent her and pushed her. She fell down 2 steps, striking her head, and was unconscious and remained so until she died a week later.

Fletcher was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment with hard labour

Horsfall, H.

[1???-19???] Dairy farmer at Longfield Farm, Todmorden

Horsfall, Hannah

[18??-1???] In June 1875, she and Barker Smith were remanded at Todmorden Court House, charged with stealing 2 pieces of cotton shirting from the shop of James Gaukroger, Pavement and 2 boxes of scents from Messrs Newton & Brook's shop, next door.

They were committed for trial at Salford Quarter Sessions, where Horsfall was sentenced to 3 months' imprisonment with hard labour, and Smith was sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment with hard labour.

On 17th November 1879, she was sentenced to 2 month's imprisonment for fortune-telling. A woman employed by the police visited her and she pretended to give information about a young man whom she wanted to marry.

Hannah had already previously convicted for fortune-telling.

See Marion Wood

Horsfall, Henry

[1???-1???] A clothier of Blackshawhead. Son of Richard Horsfall.

He married Unknown.

Children: Simeon

Horsfall, Henry

[1???-18??] Of Machpelah, Hebden Bridge.

He married Unknown.

Children: Jemima [d 1854]

Horsfall, Henry

[1819-1881] Son of currier William Horsfall. Born in Halifax.

He was a cabinet maker finisher [1851]; a shop keeper (grocer) & french polisher [1861]; a provision dealer of Halifax [1866]; beerhouse keeper of the Bowling Green, Skircoat [1869, 1871, 1881].

In 1848, he married (1) Barbara Hall [1820-1865], from Berwick upon Tweed, in Halifax.

Children: (1) William Henry; (2) George.

In 1866, he married (2) Sarah [1832-1901], daughter of butcher Thomas Ickeringill, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: Emily [1870-1872].

The family lived at 3 Jail Lane, Halifax [1851]; 13 Jail Lane, Halifax [1861]; (The Bowling Green) 11 Horsfall Street, Skircoat [1871]; (The Bowling Green) Thomas Street West, Skircoat [1881]

After Henry's death, Sarah took over at the Bowling Green [1891, 1901].

After Sarah's death, her stepson George took over at the Bowling Green [1911]

Horsfall, Henry William

[1830-1884] Son of William Horsfall. Born in Hebden Bridge.

He was a cotton spinner employing 215 hands at Mytholm Mill, Hebden Bridge [1861]; a master cotton spinner & manufacturer [1871]; a master cotton spinner employing 70 operators [1881].

In 1855, he married Elizabeth Crossley [1830-1907].

Children: (1) Edith [b 1856]; (2) Frederick William; (3) Crossley Henry [1860-1930]; (4) Mary [b 1862]; (5) Annie Elizabeth [b 1863]; (6) Julia [1866-1942]; (7) Helen Elizabeth [1869-1871]; (8) Kate [1870-1920].

The family lived at Clough Hall [1861] and Mytholm Hall, Hebden Bridge [1871, 1881]

The Horsfall Home for the Blind

The J. W. Horsfall Home for the Blind is recorded at Albert Promenade [1936]

Question: Does anyone know if the attached image relates to this Blind Home?

Horsfall House, Halifax

Skircoat Green. The house was used for Social Services in the 1990s. It was demolished and 70 flats built on the site in 2004

Horsfall House, Todmorden

Horsfall Street. Dated 1777.

Horsfall, Isaac

[1???-18??] He lived at Swine Market, Halifax. Recorded in 1860, when his mother-in-law, Mrs Nancy Smith, died at his house

Horsfall, Miss Isabel Sarah

[18??-1967] Of Hebden Bridge

Horsfall's: J., H. & J. E. Horsfall

Cotton spinners at Hebden Bridge. Partners included J. Horsfall, H. Horsfall and J. E. Horsfall.

The partnership was dissolved in September 1860

Horsfall, Jack

[1914-1991] Son of Sam Horsfall.

In 1952, he was Vice-Captain when won the Hebden Bridge Cup for Bridgeholme Cricket Club.

In 1938, he married Emily Shaw in Todmorden

Horsfall, James

[1821-1???] Born in Wadsworth.

He was a power loom weaver [1851, 1861].

He married weaver Ann [1820-1???].

Children: (1) William [b 1839] who was a mill operative [1851]; (2) Manasseh; (3) Sarah [b 1844] who was a worsted drawer [1861]; (4) Mary Ann [b 1846] who was a cotton spinner [1861]; (5) Safiah / Sophia [b 1848] who was a cotton spinner [1861]; (6) James [b 1851] who was a cotton spinner [1861]; (7) Emma [b 1854]; (8) Ephraim [b 1858]; (9) Hannah [b 1860].

The family lived at Stoney Lane, Ovenden [1851]; Broad Tree Yard, Broad Tree, Ovenden [1861]; 29 Baker Street, Halifax [1881]

Horsfall, James Edward

[18??-18??] Cotton doubler on the 3rd & 4th floors of Townsend's Mill, Hebden Bridge [1864].

In January 1865, he was declared bankrupt

Horsfall, James S.

[18??-18??] Surgeon and registrar of births and deaths at Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1874]

Horsfall, James William

[1864-19??] Son of Manasseh Horsfall. Born in Halifax.

He was a dyer's labourer [1881]; landlord of the Angel, Halifax [1901]; a dyer [1906]; a dyer's labourer [1911].

In 1893, he married (1) Mary Ann [1870-1904] daughter of mechanic Alfred Barker, at Halifax Parish Church.

In 1906, he married (2) widow Elizabeth Ann Bates [1862-19??], from Driffield, daughter of tailor Leonard Fox Dixon, at Saint George's Mission Church, Ovenden. Elizabeth Ann had 4 children by her first marriage: Ada Bates [b 1884] who was a wire coverer at wire mill [1911], Edgar Dixon Bates [b 1885] who was a carpet weaver [1911], Herbert Bates [b 1887] who was a wire drawer [1911], and Ethel Mary Bates [b 1892] who was a packer [1911].

The family lived at the Angel, 7 Lee Bridge, Halifax [1901]; 26 Tennyson Street, Lee Mount, Halifax [1911].

Living with them in 1901 was boarder Fred Barker [aged 18] (cart driver)

Horsfall, Jesse

[18??-19??] FRIBA. Todmorden architect. His work included Hebden Bridge Liberal Club, Todmorden Golf Course, Fielden Temperance Hotel & Coffee Tavern, Rochdale Art Gallery, and Crompton Free Library, Manchester

Horsfall, Rev John

[17??-17??] Assistant Minister of Hartshead [1777]

[17??-18??] Of Underbank House, Hebden Bridge [??].

He married Unknown.

Children: Hannah who married Rev Amos Blackburn

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner at Staups Mill, Blackshawhead [1805]. In 1811, he operated 432 spindles

[1797-1854] Cotton spinner. He lived and died at Mayroyd House, Hebden Bridge

[18??-1886] Partner in Clay & Horsfall. This evolved into John Horsfall & Sons Limited.

He married Elizabeth, daughter of David Nicholl

[1829-1875] Architect and surveyor.

He lived at Dale Street, Todmorden.

He died from bronchitis after a week's illness

Horsfall, Sir John Cousin

[1847-1920] 1st Baronet Horsfall. Son of Sir John Foster Horsfall and Mary Cousin.

He was a worsted spinner; a banker; a JP; created 1st Baronet Horsfall of Hayfield, Guisburn [27/11/1909].

On 7th December 1870, he married (1) Elizabeth Anne, daughter of James Hartley. Children: (1) Marian [1872-1954]; (2) Edith Maude [1874-1961]; (3) Alice Dora [1878-1936]; (4) John Eric [1882] who died in infancy.

On 31st January 1889, he married (2) Sarah Emily, daughter of John Crossley Fawcett. Children: (5) Cedric Fawcett [1889-1916] who became Captain Cedric Fawcett Horsfall; (6) John Donald [1891-1975] who became Sir John Donald Horsfall, 2nd Baronet; (7) Kathleen May [b 1893]; (8) William Alec [1894-1895].

Sarah Emily – the Dowager Lady Horsfall of Beanlands, Crosshills, near Keighley – died in Sutton-in-Craven and was buried at the Baptist Church there

Horsfall, John Henry

[1865-1935] Son of William Horsfall.

In 1898, he married Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of William Nowell.

John and Sarah were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 969] alongside Hannah and William Nowell

Horsfall's: John Horsfall & Sons

Cotton spinners and manufacturers at Calder Mill, Hebden Bridge and at Mytholmroyd [1874]

Horsfall's: John Horsfall & Sons Limited

Blanket and costume cloth manufacturers at West Vale Works, Greetland.

Founded at Luddendenfoot by James Clay and John Horsfall as Clay & Horsfall in 1863.

The mill was destroyed by fire in 1892.

The firm moved to its present site in 1896.

Today, [2011] the firm has filled the niche market for blankets, pillows and other accessories for use by air travellers

Horsfall, John William

[1867-1922] He lived at Lindenholme, Linden Road, Halifax. He was Chairman of John Horsfall & Sons Limited and Chairman of the Campbell Gas Engine Company Limited.

He left an estate of £238,664.

On 9th November 1923, it was announced that a bequest was to be used to buy the Crossley and Porter sanatorium and convert it into a home for the blind

Horsfall, Johnny

[1853-1939] Todmorden cricketer for Lancashire. He was a member of Todmorden Cricket Club in the late 19th century.

In 1875, he married Mary Barker in Todmorden.

Children: (1) John; (2) Sam; (3) son; (4) daughter; (5) daughter; (6) daughter.

All the men in the family played cricket

Horsfall, Jonathan

[16??-1636] Son of Simeon Horsfall.

He married Unknown.

Children: Richard.

He was buried at Heptonstall Church

Horsfall, Jonathan

[18??-1???] Cotton spinner at Onecliffe Mill, West Vale [1882]

Horsfall, Jonathan

[18??-18??] In 1863, he and a group of Birchcliffe Baptists joined the Church at North Parade, on condition that a cause should be established at West Vale

Horsfall, Rev Joseph

[1818-1889] Born in Heptonstall. He carried on the family tradition and became a handloom weaver. He trained as a Baptist Minister. About 1866, he went on to found Joseph Horsfall & Sons Limited, cotton manufacturers & spinners.

Horsfall, Joseph Henry

[1872-1939] Of Spring Head, Northowram, Rydal Mount, Halifax, and Saint Austell, Cornwall.

He married Maud M.

In 1904, he was one of the first people to be granted a motor cycle registration and a motor cycle drivers' licence.

Their only son, James, was killed in a motor accident [12th July 1936]

Horsfall's: Joseph Horsfall & Sons Limited

Worsted spinners founded about 1866 by Joseph Horsfall. In 1894, the company moved to Clarence Mill, Halifax.

Joseph's granddaughter married into the Butler family, and their sons took over the firm in 19??. In 19??, they had a mill at Ingwood Mills, Stainland.

In the 21st century, the company is the sole surviving worsted spinning mill in the district, and one of the few remaining textile firms still in production.

In October 2007, the company announced that it would close unless a buyer could be found. In March 2008, the business closed. This was the last worsted spinner in Calderdale

Horsfall, Luke

[1790-18??] On 24th November 1814, he married Anne Lister.

Children: (1) Anne who married John Walsh; (2) Richard; (3) Charles Frederick Luke; (4) child; (5) child; (6) child; (7) child

Horsfall, Luther Melancthon

[1858-1920] Son of William Horsfall. Born in Halifax.

He was a doffer [1871].

In 1879, he married Hannah [1861-1???], daughter of Mary Jane [née Lupton] [1839-1883] and Adam Parkinson, in Halifax.

Children: (1) Elizabeth [b 1880] – who emigrated to Montreal, Canada; (2) Lilly [b 1881]; (3) Wilfred [b 1883]; (4) Frances Ellen [b 1885] – who emigrated to Canada; (5) Mary Jane [b 1887]; (6) Gertrude [b 1889]; (7) George Keighley [b 1891]; (8) Elsie; (9) William; (10) John Lupton Parkinson [b 1900].

His middle name Melancthon means Black Earth and originates with Philipp Schwartzerdt [1497-1560], the German Protestant reformer and co-worker with Martin Luther. It is the Greek version of Schwartzerdt's surname which also means Black Earth

Horsfall, M.

[1???-19??] Dairy farmer at Clough House Farm, Ripponden

Horsfall, Manasseh

[1842-1871] Son of James Horsfall. Born in Wadsworth.

He was a mill operative [1851]; a worsted piece packer [1861]; a railway porter of Ovenden [1864].

In 1864, he married Elizabeth [1840-1???] of Ovenden, daughter of weaver John Elliot, at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: James William.

In 1871, the widowed Elizabeth and James William were living with Elizabeth's father, John Elliott [aged 72] at 2 Stony Lane, Ovenden

Horsfall, Mr

[18??-18??] He was recorded in the 1860s as a teacher at Denholme School, Luddendenfoot; a newsagent; a beerhouse keeper

Horsfall, Mr

[18??-19??] Of Higher Stoodley, Langfield.

He wrote several poems including one about a concert at Hebden Bridge [1892]

Horsfall, Nathan

[1739-1???] Butcher of Saltonstall. One of the coiners.

The official notice of 1769 for his arrest described him as

NATHAN HORSFALL, late of Saltonstal, in Warley, Butcher, aged about Thirty, and about Five Feet seven Inches high, is a broad sett Man, wears his own Hair, which is dark, brown and bushy; he is of a fresh ruddy Complexion, and much marked with the small Pox

Horsfall's: P. Horsfall & Company

Wool and noil merchants at Mulcture Hall Road, Halifax [1905]

Horsfall, PC J.

[18??-1???] West Vale constable recorded on 30th June 1877

Horsfall, Peter William

[1886-1919] Son of William Henry Dodgson Horsfall.

He was a hosier and general outfitter in New Crown Street, Halifax [1901]. He was a member of the Loyal Georgean Society,

He married Dorothy.

The family lived at 12 Moorlands View, Halifax [1901].

During World War II, he served as a Corporal with the Royal Garrison Artillery 145th Siege Battery. Whilst he was away in France, Dorothy carried on the business.

He was demobilised in 1918 and contracted influenza which turned to pneumonia and caused his death.

He and several members of his family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 905]

Horsfall, R.

[18??-18??] Butcher at Heptonstall.

In March 1850, he was declared insolvent

Horsfall Railway Tunnel, Eastwood

Aka Horsefall Tunnel: Tunnel for the Manchester & Leeds Railway. 424 yards in length.

On 24th March 1868, Whiteley Hodgson, a mason, was killed [whilst working?] in the tunnel.

In August 1891, John William Halstead threw himself under a train at the entrance to the tunnel.

On 24th July 1908, William Horsfall was killed in the tunnel.

It was restored in 1998

[15??-1595] Of Radwalhead [Rodwell End?], Stansfield. Son of Robert Horsfall.

He married Unknown.

Children: Richard

[15??-1601] Of Blackshawhead. Son of Richard Horsfall.

He married Susan Symeon

Children: (1) Henry; (2) Bridgett; (3) Grace [d 1628]; (4) Thomas [d 1661]; (5) John [d 1632]; (6) Isaac; (7) Marie; (8) Richard; (9) Luke

He was buried at Heptonstall Church

[16??-16??] Son of Jonathan Horsfall.

He married Elizabeth [d 1672].

Children: Richard of Carlcoat, Penistone.

With his son, Richard, the family left the district and moved to Penistone.

He was buried at Heptonstall Church

[17??-18??] Carder at Cowbridge Mill, Todmorden [1794]

[18??-18??] A Halifax weaver. He lived in a small house in Back Foundry Street, Halifax. The Halifax Working Men's Co-operative & Provident Society had their first meeting, and later their store at his house

[1828-1907] Of Underbank, Hebden Bridge and Stoodley House. Son of Luke Horsfall.

Architect. He studied in York and Bradford before establishing his own practice in Halifax [1852]. He was founder of the Horsfall practice. He was the surveyor for the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company. He was Mayor of Halifax [1885-1887].

He married Sarah Underwood.

Children: (1) Richard Edgar; (2) William.

See Halifax Cocoa House Company, Halifax Corporation vs Barraclough and Horsfall & Wardle

[1920-1981] Born in Todmorden. He played cricket for Essex and then for Glamorgan. He played in Don Bradman's team of 1948 which scored 721 runs in one day against Australia He was a member of Todmorden Cricket Club

Horsfall, Richard Edgar

[1864-1943] Architect. Son of Richard Horsfall.

He was a partner in Horsfall & Williams. He was a director of the Halifax Palace Theatre Company Limited.

On 3rd September 1890, he married Frances Mary, daughter of George Henry Highley. The bride's cousin, Rev Herbert Highley, assisted Rev E. Winter at the service at Halifax Parish Church.

Children: (1) Gwendoline [b 1891]; (2) Edith Marjorie [b 1893]; (3) Olive Winifred [b 1895]; (4) Richard [b 1900].

He lived at Linden Lodge, Linden Road [1905]

Horsfall's: Richard Horsfall & Son

Architects, Surveyor & Valuers. They were at 28 George Street, Halifax [1898]

Horsfall, Robert

[1???-18??] Halifax locksmith

Horsfall, Robert

[14??-15??] Son of Thomas Horsfall.

He married Jennett.

Children: (1) Robert; (2) John [b 1580]

Horsfall, Robert

[15??-15??] Son of Thomas Horsfall or son of Robert Horsfall.

Question: Can anyone resolve the question of his parentage?

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Richard; (2) John of Slotheleye [1582]; (3) Thomas [1580]; (4) Henry [1574]

Horsfall, Sam

[1890-1955] Todmorden cricketer. He was a member of Todmorden Church Cricket Team, Wellington Road Team, Todmorden 2nd Eleven, and Umpire for the Lancashire League.

In 1914, he married Ann [Annie] Robinson [1890-1959] in Todmorden.

Children: Jack

Horsfall, Simeon

[15??-16??] A yeoman of Blackshawhead. Son of Henry Horsfall

He married (1) Grace [15??-1628].

Children: Jonathan.

On 2nd February 1636-7, he married (2) Esther Pedley [15??-1639] from Elland

Horsfall, Simeon

[16??-1680] Halifax town crier.

Heywood writes that

[On 12th October 1680], Simeon Hosford [Horsfall?], commonly called Long Sim, was buried. He was bell-man in Halifax ever since I can remember, a huge big man, had been notorious

Horsfall, Slater & Robinson

Cotton-spinners at Hebden Bridge [1834]

Horsfall, Thomas

[14??-1530] Of Heptonstall.

He married Unknown.

Children: Robert

Horsfall, Thomas

[17??-18??] He owned Higgin Mills, Luddendenfoot [1825].

In 1833, he was declared bankrupt

Horsfall, Thomas

[18??-1???] Mill owner.

He lived at Calder Grange House, Mytholmroyd [1880s]

Horsfall, Rev Thomas

[18??-19??] Minister at Pudsey Baptist Chapel, Todmorden [1861]

Horsfall, Thomas Lister

[18??-19??] Son of Charles Frederick Luke Horsfall.

In 1902, he established Lister Horsfall, the jewellery shop on Corn Market, Halifax.

He lived at 22 Heath Lane, Skircoat [1905]

Horsfall Turner, Joseph

Horsfall, Verney

[1890-1966] of Hebden Bridge. He was one of the last of the Calder Valley cloggers. He was involved in the reconstruction of a clogger's shop at Shibden Hall Folk Museum

Horsfall, W.

[18??-18??] He had business at Albert Mill, Hebden Bridge.

In April 1867, his business failed with liabilities of around £20,000

Horsfall's: W. H. D. Horsfall

Architects, Surveyors & Valuers. They were at Tower Chambers, Halifax [1898].

See William Henry Dodgson Horsfall

Horsfall, Walter Edward

[1864-1940] Son of Charles Frederick Luke Horsfall.

He married Florence Wood.

Children: (1) Charles Edward; (2) Florence Marian

Horsfall, Wardle & Patchett

Architects. Partners included Richard Horsfall, Matthias Harris Wardle, and Thomas Lister Patchett.

They were surveyors for the Halifax Equitable Benefit Building Society [1872].

An advertisement for the business in 1894 announced

Horsfall & Williams, late Horsfall, Wardle & Patchett, Architects, Surveyors, Valuers, P.O.Buildings, Halifax.

See Greetland & West Vale Mechanics' Hall

[1???-18??] Son of Richard Horsfall. Of Underbank House, Hebden Bridge.

In December 1834, he married Miss Listerman from Todmorden, at Halifax Parish Church

[17??-18??] Manufacturer of Sateen and velveteen at Cowbridge Mill, Todmorden [1822, 1837]

[17??-18??] Cotton spinner and manufacturer. Around 1827, he bought Winters Mill, Stansfield.

He was dead by 1842

[17??-1812] Woollen manufacturer at Ottiwells Mill at Marsden where he introduced cropping machinery. His workers formed a Luddite group. He once said he would

ride up to his saddle girth in Luddites' blood

At 6:30 pm on 28th April 1812, he and another manufacturer, Eastwood, were returning from the market in Huddersfield. As they crossed Crosland Moor, Horsfall was shot by 4 Luddites armed with horse pistols. He died 2 days later.

The men disappeared into the woods and a £2,000 reward was offered for their capture.

There were several informers, including an anonymous letter signed V – possibly for Vickerman, the nephew of Francis Vickerman

In January 1813, George Mellor, William Thorpe and Thomas Smith were tried for the murder and were executed 36 hours later The fourth man – Benjamin Walker – had been Mellor's chief accomplice and turned King's Evidence for the £2,000 reward.

See William Cartwright

[1799-1869] Born in Wadsworth.

He was a cotton spinner [1841]; a cotton spinner & manufacturer employing a total of 189 hands [1851]; a cotton spinner [1861]; a partner in Horsfall & Robinson.

He married Mary Gibson [1800-1869] from Midgley.

Children: (1) Eliza Jemima [1827-1860]; (2) Henry William.

The family lived at Bankfoot, Heptonstall [1841, 1851, 1861]

His business partner Abraham Robinson also lived at Bankfoot [1841, 1851, 1861]

He died in Harrogate. Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £35,000. Probate was granted to his nephew Henry Horsfall and son Henry William Horsfall, both cotton spinners and manufacturers

[18??-18??] Cotton spinner at Langfield.

In December 1857, he was declared bankrupt

[18??-19??] Iron founder. He established William Horsfall & Company.

He married Mary Ann Akroyd.

Children: (1) John Henry; (2) Annie Eliza [b 1866] who married Joseph Nowell; (3) Emily [b 1869]; (4) Caroline [b 1870]; (5) Sam [b 1873]; (6) Ada [b 1873]; (7) Fred [1877-1895]

[1812-1???] Born in Thornton.

He was woollen and stuff merchant at Halifax [1861].

He married Elizabeth [1828-1???] from Halifax.

Children: (1) Emma [b 1850]; (2) Mary A [b 1854]; (3) Louisa [b 1856]; (4) Luther.

The family lived at 9 Bath Parade, Halifax [1861]; 10 Wesley Street, Halifax [1871]

[1826-1???] Son of currier William Horsfall.

He was a currier at Horton [1864]; beerseller at the Black Swan, Halifax [1871, 1874].

On 26th May 1864, he married Mary Ann, widow of James Bairstow, at Bradford Cathedral.

Living with him in was stepdaughter Lavinia Bairstow (housekeeper)

[1850-1908] A wheelwright and smith of Todmorden and Luddendenfoot.

He was killed in Horsefall Railway Tunnel, Todmorden

Horsfall, William Henry

[1849-1919] Son of Henry Horsfall. Born in Halifax.

He was a wood carver [1871]; a joiner & builder [1881]; a joiner [1891]; a mineral water manufacturer [1901, 1911].

He never married.

He lived and died with his family at the Bowling Green, Skircoat.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £1,286, and probate was granted to his brother George Horsfall

Horsfall, William Henry Dodgson

[1843-1914] Local architect whose work includes Palatine Chambers, Halifax and the rebuilt Sportsman, Swine Market, Halifax.

He started as a trainee and then a partner in Horsfall's architecture practice.

On 10th October 1882, Halifax Sanitary Committee served a notice upon him, requiring the abatement of a nuisance arising from the discharge of black smoke from the chimney of his works in Winding Road and Lower Wade Street.

Question: What business was carried on at the works?

In 1869, he married Jane Elizabeth Whiteley [1845-1928] at Halifax. Children: (1) Alfred Oswald [b 1876] who died at the age of 14 months; (2) Lydia Gertrude [1882-1930]; (3) Peter William.

The family lived at 21 Rhodes Street, Halifax [1874]; 3 Heath Mount, Halifax [1905, 1914].

Several members of the family were buried at Lister Lane Cemetery [Plot Number 905].

See W. H. D. Horsfall

Horsfall's: William Horsfall & Company

Established by William Horsfall. Iron founders at Hatter's Fold / Square Road, Halifax [1905]

Horsfall's: William Horsfall & Sons

Cotton spinners and manufacturers. They rebuilt and occupied Grange Mill, Mytholmroyd around 1890

Horsfall, William Lister

[18??-19??] He lived at Underbank House, Hebden Bridge [1861]

Horsfield

A variant of the surname Horsfall Recorded in 1710

There are currently only around 3 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Horsfield. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Horsfield, James

[18??-19??] Partner in Hunt & Horsfield.

He lived at 165 Claremount Road, Halifax [1905]

Horsfield's: James Horsfield & Son

Listed as Horsfield & Son [1932].

Suppliers of syphons, cordials and mineral water manufacturers at Fern Street, Boothtown [1936].

See James Horsfield and Hunt & Horsfield

Horsfield, Mrs Louisa Adelaide

[1830-1864] Of Barnsley. She wrote a collection of 65 poems entitled The Cottage Lyre. She died in Halifax

Horsfield, Luke

[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor with Longbotham, Horsfield & Fielding [1934].

He qualified in February 1908

Horsfield's: W. Horsfield & Son

Piano and musical instrument dealers at 32 Bull Green, Halifax [1905]

Horsfield, William

[18??-18??] Of Knottingley, Wakefield.

He married Eliza Cawthorn.

Children: (1) Mary Jane [1850-1904] who married Alfred Crabtree; (2) Alice [1863-1929] who married James Hartley [1861-1935] and had son Frank; (3) Clara [1864-1938] who married Dan Crossley.

After the death of their mother, Alice and Clara lived with sister Mary Jane and her husband Alfred Crabtree for several years

There are currently only around 3 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Horsley. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Horsley, Bairstow & Helliwell

Halifax solicitors at 3 Harrison Road.

See Finn Gledhill & Company

Horsley, Mrs E. M.

[19??-19??] In 1965, she became the first woman president of Halifax Chamber of Commerce

Horsley, Joseph

[18??-18??] A wire drawer in Clifton.

He was one of the original trustees of the United Methodist Free Church, Clifton

Horsley, William Ewart

[18??-19??] Halifax solicitor with Pickles, Horsley & Company [1934].

He qualified in July 1920

Horsman, Enoch

[1768-1843] He died following an incident in which William Gibson, his daughter's husband, threw water over Enoch, and then hit him on the head with the can. Enoch fell heavily on the pavement and lay insensible for a time. He died a few weeks later

Hortage, Rev James

[1819-1???] Born in Chester.

He was priest at Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Halifax [1851, 1855]

Horticulture & Gardening

Horton

An early name for Halifax.

Camden says that the name was changed following the incident concerning Ælred

Horton

The Horton family of Barkisland

There are currently around 33 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Horton. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

The family may have originated in the Horton area of Bradford where they held the Manor of Horton.

William Horton was an early member of the local branch of the family.

See Barkisland Hall, Cromwellbottom Hall, Holden House, Howroyd Hall and Wynteredge Hall

Horton, Charlotte

[1784-1863] Born in Chadderton, Lancashire. She was the only daughter of Rev Sir Thomas Horton [1758-1831] third baronet, of Hound Hill, near Pontefract. Her mother was a granddaughter of the 11th Earl of Derby.

She married Colonel George Pollard

Horton, Elizabeth

[1583-1???] Youngest daughter of William Horton

Horton, Elkanah

[16??-1729] Of Thornton Hall. Son of Joshua Horton. He was a barrister.

In 1722, he made Lower Langley Farm, Norland, Birch Farm, Sowerby, and Lane Ends Farm, Norland over to the Rev Nicholas Jackson, the curate at Sowerby, and his successors.

His will provided 6 almshouses in Sowerby Town for 3 poor men and 3 poor women of Sowerby aged over 60.

He inherited Stansfield Hall, Todmorden. In 1696, he sold the Hall to William Sutcliffe.

He died without issue [28th January 1729].

He was buried at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby

Horton, G. W.

[18??-19??] Physician and surgeon at Greetland [1905]

Horton, Rev George Herbert

[18??-1922] He was rector at Kent and curate at Wigan before becoming Curate at Saint Jude's Church, Halifax [1916]

Horton, George Herbert

[1877-1922] Son of Joshua Thomas Horton.

He was buried at Frinstead, Kent.

There is a memorial to him on the family grave at Christ Church, Barkisland

Horton House, Halifax

Horton Street / Union Street. Built by Thomas Bates for his grandson, Thomas Turney, on his marriage in 1819.

In 1861, it was known as Northumberland House, Halifax.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Thomas Adam [1873]

Dr T. M. Dolan [1904]

On 12th January 1918, the property was bought by the Education Authority for use as school clinic.

It is now an adult learning centre

Horton, Joseph

[1578-1???] Son of William Horton.

In 1599, he married Mary Schuyler.

Children: Barnabas [1600-1680] who emigrated to America and died in New York.

He and his wife were born in Leicestershire and lived there

[1???-1679] In 1675, he bought Stansfield Hall, Todmorden from John Pilling.

He married Martha Binns.

Children: (1) Elkanah; (2) Joshua; (3) Thomas

[1572-16??] JP. Of Sowerby. Second son of William Horton.

He married Martha Binns.

Children: (1) Joshua [1657-1708] of Chaderton who married Mary [16??-1708] (both buried at Oldham); (2) son; (3) son.

He is mentioned in the Catalogue of Portraits of Old Halifax Worthies which appears in Horsfall Turner's Halifax Books & Authors.

See Broadstones, Halifax, Thomas Gledhill, Sir Watts Horton and Henry Root

[1616-1676] Son of Joshua Horton. He built Sowerby Hall.

In 16??, he married Isobel.

He was one of the electorate of 59 people when Jeremy Bentley was elected first MP for Halifax in 1654. In 1655, he bought High Sunderland from Langdale Sunderland.

In 1673, he bought Stannery End and Thymeley bent from Samuel Gregson and the Gregson family.

In 1675, he bought Stansfield Hall, Todmorden.

In 16??, he bought property called Chadderton near Oldham.

He was a friend of Rev Oliver Heywood.

He built a meeting house Quarry Hill, Sowerby.

He was buried at Saint Peter's Church, Sowerby

[1720-1793] JP for Yorkshire, DL. Son of Governor Thomas Horton.

He lived at Howroyd Hall, Barkisland. In 1754, he introduced Hare coursing to Halifax.

He married (1) Ann.

Children: (1) Richard Henry.

He married (2) Mary Bethia.

Children: (2) Thomas.

He is mentioned in the Catalogue of Portraits of Old Halifax Worthies which appears in Horsfall Turner's Halifax Books & Authors.

See Havercake

Horton, Rev Joshua Thomas

[1???-1845] JP for Yorkshire and Lancashire. Son of Thomas Horton. He became Vicar of Ormskirk.

He is mentioned in the Catalogue of Portraits of Old Halifax Worthies which appears in Horsfall Turner's Halifax Books & Authors.

He was buried at Ormskirk.

See Horton Vs Thompson

Horton, Joshua Thomas

[1836-1895] JP. DL. Of Howroyde.

Born 10th May 1836.

He was Captain in the 2nd West York Yeomanry Cavalry.

On 18th November 1857, he married Elizabeth Blackie [1839-1902], daughter of John Roberton of Edenmouth, Scotland.

Children: (1) Harriet [1858-1889]; (2) Joshua Thomas; (3) Mary Elizabeth Jane [1863-1870]; (4) John [1865-1870]; (5) William Theodore; (6) George Herbert.

Members of the family were buried at Christ Church, Barkisland.

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1895

See Mary Kirkham

Horton, Rev Joshua Thomas

[1847-1894] Of Barkisland

Horton, Joshua Thomas

[1860-19??] Son of Joshua Thomas Horton. Born 12th Jun 1860.

Recorded in 1917, when he was one of the principal landowners in Barkisland

Horton, Judith

[16??-1???] Daughter of William Horton of Coley Hall. She was the second wife of Thomas Ramsden

Horton, Mr

[18??-18??] A groom and gardener of Cleckheaton.

On 26th May 1864, he had gone with his horse and cart to fetch stone from a quarry at Hipperholme. The gates of the railway crossing at Hipperholme Station were open and he was on the line when he saw a train approaching. He managed to get off the line, but the train caught the back of the cart and threw Horton on his back. He suffered spinal injuries and some paralysis.

In August 1865, at Leeds Assizes, he was awarded £1200 damages from the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company

Horton, Rear Admiral Joshua Sydney

[1768-1835] Brother of Thomas Horton of Howroyde near Halifax. He died at Boulogne-sur-Mer

Horton, Richard

[1707-1742] Of Howroyd Hall. Son of William Horton. He never married.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

Horton, Richard Henry

[1776-1813] Youngest son of Joshua Horton. He was a Major of the 84th Foot Regiment. He died whilst on duty with his regiment in Ireland

[1580-1694] Youngest son of William Horton. He owned property and land at Howroyd Hall and Cromwellbottom.

He married Francis Throppe.

See Broadstones, Halifax

[16??-1694] MD. Of London. Son of Joshua Horton. He died without issue

[16??-1698] He left a part of Hill Top Farm, Barkisland to the Minister of Ripponden on condition that the Minister preach an annual sermon on Saint Thomas's Day

Horton, Dr Thomas

[16??-17??] In 1693, Mrs Pilling released her rights to Stansfield Hall to Horton

[1650-1699] Son of William Horton. Of Barkisland Hall.

On 27th January 1672/3, he married Everilde, daughter of John Thornhill.

Children: (1) Thomas [1673] who died in infancy; (2) William [1675] who died in infancy; (3) Everilda [1676-1683]; (4) John [1677] who died in infancy; (5) William [1678-1680]; (6) Susanna [1683-1730] who married Richard Beaumont from Whitley Hall; (7) Frances [1684] who died in infancy; (8) Gledhill [1686] who died in infancy; (9) Anne Everilda [1687-1750] who married Richard Bold; (10) Thomas [b 1689]; (11) Elizabeth [b 1693] who married Richard Bold.

Many of the family were buried at Elland Parish Church

[17??-18??] He lived at Howroyd Hall, Barkisland. In 1802, he was appointed JP.

Brother of Rear Admiral Joshua Sydney Horton

[1766-18??] Lt Col, JP, DL. Of Howroyd Hall. Son of Mary Bethia and Joshua Horton.

He was instrumental in raising the Halifax Militia and was a Colonel of the troop. The original colours of the Militia were presented to the regiment on 10th January 1804 by Lady Mary Horton, and now hang in Howroyd Hall.

He married Mary Gordon.

Children: Joshua Thomas.

He is mentioned in the Catalogue of Portraits of Old Halifax Worthies which appears in Horsfall Turner's Halifax Books & Authors.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

Horton vs Thompson

Recorded in July 1856 when, subject to a High Court Decree made in the cause, the estates of the late Rev Joshua Thomas Horton in Sowerby and Stainland were advertised for sale. William Baxter was land agent

Horton, Sir Watts

[17??-1811] Of Chadderton, near Oldham. A descendant of Joshua Horton. He was a local landowner with property around what is now the railway station at the bottom of Horton Street, and land around Broadstones, Halifax and the Corn Market.

He led an extravagant life and sold much his Halifax property to support his house at Chadderton. This included land for the construction of the New Market and the Theatre Royal In 1793, he sold the Angel Inn, Halifax to the innkeeper, William Walker

[1550-1640] Of Great and Little Horton, Bradford. Son of Robert Horton [1530-1570] of Leicestershire. He was an early member of the local branch of the Horton family.

In 1571, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Hanson.

Children: (1) Joshua; (2) Margaret [b 1574]; (3) William; (4) Joseph; (5) Thomas; (6) Sarah [b 1581] who married John Gledhill; (7) Elizabeth.

The family lived at Howroyd Hall, Barkisland.

See Coley Hall

[1576-1657] Of Howroyd. Son of William Horton. Born in Leicestershire.

He owned other property in the area, including Firth House, Barkisland.

He built Howroyd Hall around 1642.

On 11th October 1636, he married Elizabeth Gledhill from Barkisland Hall. The wedding was on the same day that his sister, Sarah, married Elizabeth's brother, John.

Children: (1) Judith; (2) Thomas.

His wife was daughter of Thomas Gledhill of Barkisland Hall – and the two estates eventually came into the one family

[1651-1715/6] Of Howroyd Hall.

He married Mary, youngest daughter of Sir Richard Musgrave of Cumberland.

Children: (1) William; (2) Richard.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

Horton, William Theodore

[1701-1739] Of Coley. Son of William Horton.

He was buried at Elland Parish Church

[1874-1???] Son of Joshua Thomas Horton. Born 7th August 1874

Hosford, Simeon

See Simeon Horsfall

Hosgood, Rev O. W.

[1910-1944] Vicar of Saint Augustine's Church, Pellon [1944]. He died after an incumbency of a few weeks

Hosie, Sir Alexander

[1853-1925] Born in Scotland. In 1876, he joined the Chinese consular service. He became a diplomat and explorer, travelling and working extensively in China.

On 1st December 1887, he married (1) Florence [18??-1905], daughter of John Lindsay of Aberdeen.

Children: son.

On 2nd January 1913, he married (2) Dorothea Soothill. She was aged 28, he was aged 60

Hosie, Lady

Hospitals

Hot Stones

Area of Heptonstall

Hotels, Inns & Pubs

Houdini, Harry

[1874-1926] Real name: Erich Weiss. The American escapologist and conjurer appeared at the People's Palace in October 1902. An advert in the Halifax Guardian announced

People's Palace. St James Road Important and very expensive Engagement of Houdini World-famous Jail Breaker and Handcuff King

There were some local challengers:

Local basket-maker, T. M. Culpan, challenged Houdini to escape from one of their wicker baskets. Houdini reappeared within 3 minutes

Lewis Crossley, manager of T. Gaines & Sons, challenged Houdini to escape from a box with a separate lid, which was nailed down and then tied with ropes. After 22 minutes, Houdini reappeared from the box

On Monday, 29th May 1911, he returned to Halifax. On this visit, he made an underwater escape from Whitegate canal lock at Siddal on the Salterhebble Branch of the Calder & Hebble Navigation.

See Professor Charles Morritt

Hough, Rev Edmund

[1632-1691] MA. Originally from Cheshire. He was educated at Jesus College Cambridge.

His first wife died in 1678. In 1679, he married the widow of Eli Bentley at Illingworth Chapel.

Like his predecessor, Richard Hooke, he was rector at Thornton-in-Craven before coming to be Vicar of Halifax [1689].

He was buried in the chancel at Halifax Parish Church and there is a memorial to him there

Houghcroft Head, Greetland

Houghton, Douglas

[1898-1998] Arthur Leslie Noel Douglas Houghton. Born in Derbyshire. In 1922, he founded the Inland Revenue Staff Federation and was leader [1922-1960]. He was a panel member of the BBC radio programme Can I help You? [1941-1964]. After the ignominious resignation of J. W. Belcher, he was elected Labour MP for Sowerby [1949-1974].

He was a campaigner for animal welfare matters and supported many animal charities. After his death, the Douglas Houghton Memorial Fund was established and awards individuals – Douglas Houghton Fellows – who have made a positive contribution in the field of animal welfare. He was created a life peer – Lord Houghton of Sowerby – in 1974. At his death, he was the oldest member of the House of Lords.

The block of flats Houghton Towers, Sowerby Bridge is named for him

Houghton, Rev John

[17??-1800] He was trained under Dr Doddridge and at Glasgow before becoming Minister at Elland Unitarian Chapel [1771]. In 1782, he moved to Wem and then to Norwich – having followed his son, Pendlebury – where he died

Houghton, Mr

[17??-1???] He was Usher at Heath Grammar School [1782]

Houghton Tower, Warley

Recorded on maps produced in 1854

Houghton Towers, Sowerby Bridge

Block of flats named for Douglas Houghton.

In 1965, an area of poor-quality housing in the town was demolished. 2 blocks of flats – known as Ladstone Towers and Houghton Towers – were built on the land.

Houland, Isabel de

[1???-1359] Mistress and, later, second wife of John, the 8th Earl becoming Countess of Warren.

After her death, the manor reverted to Edward III.

See Hugh de Copley

Houlden

[1???-1???] On 24th September 1706, he married (1) Elizabeth, daughter of Josiah Stansfield.

Houlden, Thomas

Children: John [d 1718].

On 5th February 1718, he married (2) Martha, sister of Dr Nettleton.

Thomas died at the age of 40.

After his death, Martha married Richard Hampson of Rochdale.

Members of the family were buried in Halifax Parish Church

Houlding & Houlding

Boot and shoe manufacturers of Todmorden. Recorded in 1863

Houldsworth

A variant of the surname Holdsworth

There are currently only around 3 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Houldsworth. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Houldsworth, John

[17??-18??] Of Shibden. He was assistant to Thomas Stopford before becoming Organist at Halifax Parish Church [1819-1834].

He and Stopford issued editions of Cheetham's Psalmody

Houldsworth, Joseph

[17??-1???] He was an informant at the trial of the coiners

Houldsworth, Robert

[16??-16??] Curate at Elland [1651]

Hoult

A variant of the surname Holt

Hoult, Rev W. B.

[18??-19??] Minister at Cross Lanes United Methodist Chapel, Hebden Bridge [1908]

The House at the Maypole, Halifax

9 Old Market. A timber-framed building erected around 1400 near the site of the maypole at the junction of Corn Market and Old Market

The Housebody, Shibden Hall

In the 16th century, the central hall at Shibden Hall was two-storey.

Above the central hall was the Flesh Chamber with another room at the front.

The ceiling was removed, and the panelling and the staircase added by Anne Lister in the 1830s

The Waterhouse family installed a 20-light window in the sixteenth century. This shows the black cross and crosslets of the Otes family, the owls of the Savile family, and the black inverted pyramid of the Waterhouse family.

Paintings of Anne Lister, her aunt Anne, and her uncle James hang here.

The hand-made oak table extends to about 16 feet in length. It was assembled in the Hall as it is too large to go through the doors.

The Lister family motto

Justus Propositi Tenax

is carved into the framework of the staircase.

The Savile Room is off the Housebody

Houseman, A.

[18??-19??] Manufacturer and retailer of fireplaces at

Ye Olde Fireplace Works

at the junction of Hanson Lane and Pellon Lane, Halifax [1907]

Houseman, J. W.

[18??-19??] He was Senior Assistant Master before being appointed Headmaster of Hipperholme Grammar School [1928]

Housing estates

Hove Edge

Area of Calderdale between Hipperholme and Brighouse.

Hove Edge Bowling Club

Established around 1907

Hove Edge Conservative Club

Opened by Hugh Travis Clay on 4th December 1909. Recorded in 1917, when E. Illingworth was secretary.

It subsequently became the Hove Edge Club

Hove Edge Co-operative Store

Stood at the corner of Halifax Road and Half House Lane. Branch #9 of the Brighouse Industrial Society opened on 25th April 1881. The need for the branch was the growing number of workers at Joseph Brooke Limited. The building is still there

Hove Edge Cricket Club

Recorded in 1900

Hove Edge Liberal Club

Opened on 23rd January 1909.

In 1917, Willie Bottomley was secretary

Hove Edge Local Board

Became with the Borough of Brighouse in 1893

Hove Edge Merry Boys

A 19th century social organisation

Hove Edge Post Office

Opened in 18??. It was at 178 Halifax Road in the 1930s, when J. E. Robinson was in charge.

In 19??, it moved to the building which was originally the Joiners' Arms.

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

See Brighouse Post Office

Hove Yard Wood, Mytholmroyd

Woodland on Higher House Moor

Hovenden

Hovey, Ernest Baldwin

[1861-1892] Son of Mr Hovey. Born in Sheffield.

On 7th September 1887, he married Louisa, daughter of Robert Dempster, at West Vale Baptist Chapel.

Children: (1) Robert Baldwin [b 1888]; (2) Ernest Leslie [b 1892]

Hovey, George

[16??-16??] Or Hovie.

Vicar of Coley [1676]

Hovey, George Henry

[1858-19??] Son of Mr Hovey. Born in Sheffield.

He was a draper [1911].

In 1887, he married Agnes, daughter of Robert Dempster.

The family lived at Sheffield [1891]

Hovey, Mr

[1???-1???] A Sheffield draper [1871].

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) George Henry; (2) Ernest Baldwin.

The 2 brothers married 2 sisters: Agnes and Louisa, the daughters of Robert Dempster

Hovirschelf

This name for Over Shelf or Upper Shelf in mentioned in the 13th century.

In 1272, the men of Hovirschelf constructed a footpath towards Halifax Parish Church

How Royd Hall, Barkisland

Howard, Benjamin

[17??-17??] Hatter in Halifax [1776]

Howard, Rev Charles Wilfred

[18??-19??] Curate at Sowerby Bridge [1895-1904]. In 1904, he was appointed curate-in-charge of Mapplewell, near Barnsley (at a stipend of £160 per year)

Howard, David

[17??-18??] He was a Wesleyan local preacher at Ripponden before becoming Minister at Moor End Congregational Church [1796-1802]. He was at Mixenden in the period when Rev John Bates went to Heywood's Chapel. He was not ordained and exchanged with Mr Harrison of Allerton on communion days.

He traded unsuccessfully as a corn miller.

He married Unknown.

Children: Robert.

He moved away to Wortley.

He drowned whilst attempting to cross a river

Howard, George William Frederick

Howard, Major J. B.

[1868-1911] He lived at Throstle Nest, Mytholmroyd

Howard, Rev Josiah

[18??-18??] Minister at Hanover Methodist Chapel, Halifax [1850s]

Howard, Dr Robert

[1807-1874] FSA, MD. Son of David Howard. Born in Leeds.

He was surgeon [1841]; surgeon of Heptonstall [1848]; the Hebden Bridge agent for The Industrial & General Life Assurance & Deposit Company [1850]; a surgeon, general practitioner [1851]; a surgeon & physician [1861]; a surgeon practising as LFPJG, LSAE [1871]; Methodist minister.

He was an acquaintance of Samuel Gibson.

In 1839, he wrote a letter to The Lancet, complaining of someone – a Mr Fawcett – whom he considered to be a quack or a charlatan and who was operating in Heptonstall, Todmorden and Halifax.

He wrote a report on the 1843 outbreak of typhus at Heptonstall Slack.

He took part in the inquest on the murder of James Smith [1850] and the inquest on the murder of Bethel Parkinson [1858].

On 9th May 1848, he married Sally [1828-1877] of Wadsworth, daughter of William Crabtree, at Halifax Parish Church

Children: (1) John [b 1851]; (2) Edward [b 1852]; (3) Cowper [b 1860]; (4) Helena [b 1861].

The family lived at Heptonstall, North Side [1841], New Road, Hebden Bridge [1845], 15 New Road, Hebden Bridge [1851], 14 New Road, Wadsworth, Hebden Bridge [1861], and New Road, Wadsworth, Hebden Bridge [1871]

Robert and Sally were buried at Hebden Bridge Parish Church

Howard, Rev W.

[18??-19??] Minister at Cornholme. Recorded in 1870, when he was on the Committee of the Todmorden Flood Relief Fund

Howarth

A variant of the surname Haworth

There are currently around 26 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Howarth. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Howarth & Ridehalgh

18th/19th century partnership of attorneys of Ripponden with John Howarth, Richard Howarth and John Ridehalgh

Howarth & Wilcock

Legal partnership with John Howarth and William Wilcock

Howarth, Caleb

[17??-18??] Of Marsden, Huddersfield.

He became a Halifax conveyancer and was in partnership with another Quaker John Ecroyd between 1821-1830

Howarth, Charles

[1???-18??] He lived at Little Ireland Farm, Southowram with his son, James

Howarth, Charles

[1766-1853] He died after choking on a piece of meat or other substance at the Stump Cross Inn

Howarth, Clement Young

[1883-1927] Born in Halifax.

He was a wool merchant at 3 Deal Street, Halifax.

Dryden Brook worked as a clerk for Howarth.

In 1914, he married Ethel Stant at Barton upon Irwell, Lancashire.

Howarth died in Whitby.

After Howarth's death, Brook took over the business.

The business was taken over by a Bradford concern in the 1950s/1960s

Howarth, Rev Edmund

[14??-1???] He is recorded as being

chaplain of Todmerdine

that is, Curate at Todmorden [1489]

Howarth, Ely

[1811-187?] Born in Newchurch, Lancashire.

He was a woolcomber [1841, 1851]; a beer seller at the Bath Street Tavern, Halifax [1861, 1871].

In 1839, he married Fanny Carr [1813-18??] from Castleford, at Wakefield.

Children: John [b 1839] who was a scholar half timer [1851], a pork butcher [1861], a butcher [1871].

The family lived at Caddy Field, Southowram [1841]; Bailey Hall Bank, Halifax [1851]; 13 Bath Parade, Halifax [with 3 boarders 1861].

Living with them in 1871 were grandson James Howarth [aged 8], visitor Thomas Emmet [aged 41] (bottle maker) from Leeds, and 7 boarders.

After his death, Fanny followed him at the Bath Street Tavern [1874]

Howarth, Lieutenant Gilbert

[1895-19??] MC. Of Sowerby Bridge.

He was a journalist with the Halifax Courier.

During World War I, he served with the Royal Field Artillery. He was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous gallantry during an attack when all communications were out. He received the medal at Buckingham Palace on 21st May 1916

Howarth, Greenwood

[18??-19??] In 1879, he established a cabinet making business established at Pellon Lane Cabinet Works, Halifax.

In 1882, their dining and bedroom suites won a prize medal at Halifax Fine Art & Industrial Exhibition.

In 1890, they had a glass bevelling and silvering facility which was unique in Yorkshire.

The business was recorded in 1900 as cabinet maker, upholsterer and carpet factor at Central Street and Cow Green, Halifax, and with a factory at Warley Road

Howarth, H.

[19??-19??] He lived at Hurst Dene, Hebden Bridge.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Sheila Mary who married [1944] Dr Keith Chitty from Bristol; (2) a daughter

Howarth, Henry William

[1852-1???] Born in Erringden.

He was a grocer [1881].

In 1872, he married Mary Thwaite(s) [1851-1???] from Halifax.

Children: (1) Sarah Ann [b 1874]; (2) Greenwood [b 1878]

Howarth, Rev Jack

[19??-] Vicar of Elland [1962]

Howarth, James

[18??-18??] Of Cobden. On 17th August 1861, he walked from Todmorden to the Ridge Inn, Alcomden, in 58½ for a wager

Howarth, James

[18??-19??] He was a corn miller at Gauxholme Mill, Walsden [1880-1881]

[1721-1804] Of Brigroyd, Soyland. He was articled to Charles Radcliffe in Elland. He took over Radcliffe's practice and moved to become an attorney in Ripponden in 1749. He was a partner in Howarth & Ridehalgh, and Howarth & Wilcock. He was recorded as owner of the White Hart, Soyland.

In 1753, he married Mary, daughter of John Royds.

Children: (1) Frances; (2) Ann; (3) Jane; (4) John; (5) Mary; (6) Richard. Frances died at the age of 43, all the other children lived to reach 73 and 85 years of age.

The family lived at Dyson Lane, Sowerby Bridge.

After Mary's death, the family leased Lower Brig Royd, Sowerby Bridge from the trustees of Samuel Hill. John ran his law offices from the house. On 12th September 1805, he bought the property.

He died after a long illness, and was survived by all his children. There is a wall tablet in his memory at Saint Bartholomew's Church, Ripponden

[18??-1???] He was employed by Halliday's at Howcans Earthenware Works.

At Christmas 1855, he was accused of carelessness. At Midsummer 1856, he upset a wagon, causing considerable damage. He later upset a cart and was dismissed.

On 24th August 1856, he set fire to hay and a barn at the works. He gave the first alarm. He later said

I bear them no malice, though they may think I have done it

He was charged with arson and, whilst imprisoned, he told a fellow inmate

If I say nothing, they can't find me out

After being remanded, he said

I'll be the death of someone here

He was discharged

[18??-1894] Or Howorth. Landlord of the Woodpecker, Todmorden [1872, 1894].

He is mentioned in the List of Local Wills: 1894

[1813-1890] Born in Halifax. He was a member of Carlton Methodist Church.

He emigrated to Canada [around 1840]. He established business as a drug store owner in Toronto. He died following an attack of paralysis in his store

[1833-1???] Born in Midgley.

He was a stoker in a woollen factory [1871].

In 1855, he married Elizabeth Newell [1833-1???] from New Mills, Derbyshire.

Children: (1) Emmeline [b 1856]; (2) Squire [b 1858]; (3) Charles [b 1861]; (4) Zimri [b 1863]; (5) Nimrod; (6) Bertha E. [b 1876]

Howarth, Matthias

[1835-1882] Son of Roger Howarth. Born in Halifax.

He was a woolcomber [1851]; a blacksmith at Norland [1855]; a blacksmith [1861, 1871]; blacksmith & landlord of the Branch, Sowerby Bridge [1881].

In 1855, he married Ruth [1832-1898], daughter of labourer James Shaw, at Halifax Parish Church.

Ruth had 2 children: (1) Mary Jane Shaw [b 1850] who was a woollen worker [1861], a woollen weaver [1871]; (2) Sarah Ellen Shaw [b 1852] who was a cotton beller [1871].

Children: (1) Hannah [b 1857] who was a worsted feeder [1871], a woollen weaver [1881]; (2) Edward [b 1859] who was a cotton piecer [1871], a cotton spinner [1881]; (3) James William [b 1860] who was a worsted doffer [1871], an iron moulder [1881]; (4) Elizabeth [b 1865] (who was blind) and a wool knitter [1891]; (5) H. A. Shaw [b 1870].

The family lived at Scarr Head, Norland [1861, 1871].

After his death, Ruth took over as beerseller at the Branch [1891, 1898].

Living with Ruth in 1891 were daughter Elizabeth, granddaughter Emily B Howarth [aged 7] (blind) " and visitor Alice Stoker [aged 27] (sales woman) b.Birmingham

Howarth, Mr

[1???-1???] A Halifax butcher.

In September 1866, he married. In 1867, the couple separated and he paid his ex-wife an allowance.

Howarth found that she had since been guilty of adultery with a Mr Warden, and sued the couple at Halifax. Howarth explained that the delay of over a year in taking the action, was due to his having to obtain evidence

Howarth, Nimrod

[1869-1956] Son of John Howarth. Born in Midgley.

He was a cloth labourer [1891]; a power-loom overlooker [1901]; a loom tuner [1911]; interested in clocks and barometers (and repaired these on a free-lance basis).

He was an early member of the Independent Labour Party. He entertained Keir Hardie when he visited Sowerby Bridge. At some point, he was fired from his job in the mill on account of his political activities, and was unable to get work in the mills. He then worked as an agent for the Co-operative Insurance Company.

He was one of those who subscribed to Whiteley Turner's book A Spring-time Saunter

In 1897, he married Mary Elizabeth Waddington [1871-19??] from Warley.

The family lived at 73 Linden Place, Causeway Head, Sowerby Bridge [1901]; 13 Dalton Street, Tuel Lane, Sowerby Bridge [1911]; Thorney Lane, Midgley (subscriber address in Springtime Saunter) [1913]; 13 Thornton Street, Halifax [1916]

Howarth, Richard

[1763-1840] 2nd son of John Howarth. Attorney in Halifax and Ripponden. He was in partnership with his father and then as Howarth & Ridehalgh.

He lived at Brig Royd which he rebuilt between 1806 and 1840

Howarth, Robert

[18??-19??] Hay & straw merchant of Halifax

Howarth, Roger

[1800-18??] Or Howorth.

He was a weaver [1841].

In 1820, he married Hannah Hoyle [1800-18??] at Elland Church.

Children: (1) Homefry [b 1825] who was a wool piecener [1841]; (2) Roger [b 1827] who was a labourer [1851]; (3) Edward [b 1829] who was a wool comber [1851]; (4) Ely [b 1833] who was a wool comber [1851]; (5) Matthias; (6) Sarah Ann > [b 1837]; (7) David [b 1840] who was a worsted piecer [1851]; (8) Thomas [b 1842] who was a worsted piecer [1851].

The family lived at Fields, Norland [1841]; Kitty Moor, Norland [1851]

Howarth, Roland

[18??-19??] Ripponden clockmaker.

In 19??, he took over the clockmaking business of Thomas Whiteley premises next door to the Queen Hotel, Ripponden.

The business is recorded in the 1930s

Howarth, William

[1788-1870?] Partner in Firth, Howarth & Firth, and Firth & Howarth.

He lived at North View, Todmorden.

In 1866, he was fined £10 with costs of 18 shillings for

having wilfully made a false entry in the register of young persons

in connection with child labour.

After his death, his unmarried daughters Mary [born 1822] and Sarah [1824] carried on the business

Howarth, William

[18??-18??] In 1844, he married Nanny, daughter of James Wrigley.

Children: Sally (Sarah) who married James Uttley

Howcans

Area of Holmfield/Boothtown.

In the census returns [1841], it is listed as

Howcans, Northowram [1841]

There were coal mines and potteries here.

See Holcans, Howcans pottery, North Howcans, South Howcans and Halliday family

Howcroft Head, Greetland

Rochdale Road.

Aka Houghcroft Head.

William Smith was born here.

From 1851, Anglican services were held in the attics of a row of cottages here which had previously been a handloom weaving shed. A trap door led down to the back-to-earth cottage of a Sam Jagger. Rev John Hind was Curate here at this time [1853].

This was superseded by Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland in 1860.

A row of red-brick semi-detached houses were built here in 19??

Howcroft, John River Burdett

[1794-18??] A collier of Lancashire.

In 1857, he was indicted on 4 charges of obtaining money at Todmorden & Walsden by means of pretended wills and documents

Howden Clough Collieries Company Limited

Recorded in 1905, when their registered office was at 7 Southgate Chambers, Halifax

Howe, Aquilla

[1854-1???] Or Acquilla. Born in Greetland.

He was a cotton twiner [1881].

In 1879, he married Fanny, daughter of George Marshall.

Children: George Herbert [b 1880].

The family lived at 5 Exley Bank, Halifax [1881].

Living with them in 1881 were mother-in-law Susannah Marshall [aged 70] (housekeeper) and sister-in-law Susannah Marshall (cotton reeler)

Howe, Benjamin

[1824-1891] Cotton spinner at Victoria Mills, Brighouse. He subsequently ceased cotton spinning and set up in business as a cotton merchant. His son, John Edward, carried on the business after his father's death

In 1853, he married Mary Blackburn in Huddersfield.

Children: John Edward.

The family lived at Bradford Road, Brighouse

Howe, David

[1815-18??] Born in Rishworth. He was a cotton doubler.

He married Unknown. He was widowed by 1881.

Children: Martha Ann who married William Haigh.

The family lived at Leverhills, Soyland [1881]

Howe, Ephraim

[1833-1893] Son of Joseph Howe. Born in Sottrues [9th December 1833]. Baptised at Elland Parish Church [30th March 1834].

He emigrated to America.

On 4th July 1860, he married Mary Irving [1844-1???] in Pennsylvania.

Children: (1) Joseph [1861] died when 2 days old; (2) Charlotte [1862-1863]; (3) Susannah / Susan [1864-1932]; (4) triplets George Arthur [1865-1937]; (5) Ephraim [b 1865] died in infancy; (6) Mary [b 1865] died in infancy; (7) Mary Drusilla [b 1867]; (8) Florence / Flora [b 1869]; (9) Gertrude [1871-1876]; (10) Irving [1873-1874]; (11) Percy William [1875-1937]; (12) Charlotte [1876-1885]; (13) Joseph Irving [1878-1952]; (14) Samuel Howard [1880-1941]; (15) Mabel [1882-1945]; (16) Bertha [1883-19??]; (17) Clifford E. [1884-1945]; (18) Albert Herbert [1885-1955]; (19) Lillian Emma [1889-19??]

Howe's: Humphrey Howe & Son

Coal and lime merchants at Greetland [1916]

Howe, John Edward Blackburn

[1855-1908] Son of Benjamin Howe.

He was a significant figure in the local life of Brighouse

Howe, Joseph

[17??-1???] On 29th December 1784, he married Sarah Wadsworth at Elland Church.

Children: (1) child; (2) child; (3) child; (4) child; (5) child; (6) child; (7) child; (8) child; (9) child; (10) Joseph; (11) child; (12) child

Howe, Joseph

[1801-18??] Son of Joseph Howe. Baptised 6th December 1801.

On 19th August 1827, he married Charlotte Slater [1801-18??] at Leeds Parish Church.

Children: (1) Henry Slater [bapt 1828]; (2) Mary Ann [bapt 1830]; (3) William [bapt 1831]; (4) Mary [bapt 1833]; (5) Ephraim; (6) Arthur [bapt 1836]; (7) Susannah [bapt 1838]; (8) Ann [bapt 1840].

The family lived at

Howell, Edwin Rowan

[1908-19??] One of the Todmorden Communists, he was bound over at Leeds Assizes

Howell, Nicholas

[1???-1853] Cab proprietor at Halifax

Howgate

A variant of the surname Holgate

Howkins Farm, Halifax

Land of this name is mentioned in 1850 on a memorial to Nathaniel Waterhouse in Halifax Parish Church

Howland, Martin

[1976-] Brighouse-born ballet dancer. He has appeared with the Northern Ballet, the German Opera am Rhein company, and the London City Ballet

Howlden, Rev W. L.

[19??-19??] Rector of Elland [1944]. In 1945, he was appointed vicar at Liverpool

Howlett, Harold

[1894-1982] Stage name: Hal Gamble. Brighouse entertainer and producer. He produced shows at the Empire Theatre, Brighouse

Howlgate

A variant of the surname Holgate

Howlroyd

A variant of the surname Holroyd

Howorth

A variant of the surname Haworth

There are currently around 14 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Howorth. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

Howorth, Crossley

[18??-19??] Choirmaster at Knowlwood Primitive Methodist Chapel [1892-1912]

Howorth, George

[1827-1883] Son of Mr Howorth.

He lived at Vale House, Todmorden and the Golden Lion, Todmorden.

He was chairman of the Todmorden Joint Stock Mill Company

Howorth, Hannah

[1747-18??] Of Halifax.

She married Benjamin Dickenson

Howorth, Hannah

[18??-18??] Daughter of Mr Howorth.

She lived at Brocklyn House, Todmorden.

She gave money for the 11 bells at Todmorden Parish Church [1897]

Howorth, James

[1811-1888] Son of Mr Howorth.

Landlord of the Golden Lion, Todmorden [1861]

Howorth, John

[1???-18??] Or Howarth. Landlord of the Royal George, Todmorden [1861, 1871, 1877].

He married Sarah [1816-1897].

He was dead by 1897

Howorth, Mary

[1830-1862] Of Gauxholme.

She and her sister, Betty, worked at Halliwell's mill at Dulesgate, Todmorden, but the mill had been closed and, by September 1862, they had been unemployed for 15 weeks without any subsistence. She had applied to the relieving officer several times, but he said that he was unable to do anything for her until Wednesday 17th September 1862. Mary died of starvation on the Wednesday. On a nearby bed, lay her aged and emaciated father who had laid there for a month.

Based on post mortem evidence given by Dr Charles Sutcliffe, the jury at the inquest decided that

the deceased died from congestion of the lungs and not of starvation

The death reflected on the local Relieving Officer and became a cause célèbre in the local and national press

Howorth, Mr

[1???-1???] The family were originally from Shibden and moved to Brighouse.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) William; (2) Thomas; (3) son

Howorth, Mr

[1???-1???] Son of Mr Howorth.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) William; (2) daughter; (3) daughter.

The 2 daughters were dressmakers in Bethel Street, Brighouse

Howorth, Mr

[17??-18??] Of Todmorden.

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) James; (2) George; (3) Sarah; (4) Hannah; (5) Mary [1821-1888] who married Mr King.

The children were born at the Royal George, Todmorden. In 1884, the family moved to Vale House

Howorth, Rev Thomas

[17??-1830] Son of Mr Howorth. He became a clergyman in Idle, Bradford

Howorth, Rev William

[17??-18??] Of Brighouse. Son of Mr Howorth. He became a clergyman in Ipswich

Howorth, William

[18??-18??] Son of Mr Howorth.

Brighouse-born poet.

He lived with his sisters in Bethel Street, Brighouse.

He wrote 2 volumes of poetry: The Cry of the Poor [1837], and The Redeemer [1840].

There is a memorial to him in Saint Martin's Church, Brighouse

Some sources call him William Hogarth

Howorth, William Henry

[1???-1???] Architect who did much work in Cleckheaton. He designed Hartshead Wesleyan Chapel

Howroyd

District of Todmorden.

See Howroyd

Howroyd

A variant of the surname Holroyd

See Howroyd Farm, Dulesgate, Howroyd Hall, Barkisland and Howroyd

Howroyd Farm, Dulesgate

Howroyd Hall, Barkisland

Aka The Howroyde, Howroyde Hall, and How Royd Hall.

Records of occupation of the site date to the early 1400s.

A hall-and-cross-wing hearth-passage house was built or re-built by William Horton of Bradford on a site which he had acquired around 1639.

It is dated

WH 1642 EH

for Elizabeth and William Horton.

Joshua Horton lived here in the 1750s.

Although only having two storeys, the design is similar to that of Barkisland Hall. There is a large stained glass window. A doorway is inscribed:

Except the Lord build this house, They Labour in vain that build

Older features of the hall suggest that Horton's building may have been an enlargement and refurbishment of an earlier hall owned by Thomas Mouldson.

There are Royal Arms decorating the house.

Owners and tenants have included

Charles Radcliffe [1717-1729]

Colonel Thomas Horton

Lady Mary Horton [1835]

Ernest Marchetti

Tommy Marchetti

Richard Thorpe, star of Yorkshire TV's Emmerdale

It was listed in October 1966.

This is discussed in 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 Halifax Militia

Howson, Isaac

[18??-18??] Landlord of the Boar's Head, Halifax.

On 4th January 1859, a gang, comprising Joseph Mallinson [19], William Henry Smith [22] and Samuel Lumb [23], broke into his house and stole a pair of boots and a quantity of cigars. Smith and Lumb were sentenced to 6 months' imprisonment, and Mallinson to 3 years' penal servitude, as this was his second offence

Howson's: J. M. Howson & Company

Worsted spinners at Albert Street Mills, Halifax [1905]

Hoyel

Hoyland, Armistead & Company

Hoyland, Anne

[1782-1861] She married William Rothwell.

There is a memorial window for her in Halifax Parish Church

Tea dealers at 4 Corn Market, Halifax [1829].

See John Harrison

Hoyland, Charles

[17??-18??] Halifax portrait-painter.

In 1781, he is recorded as receiving £2 16/6d for painting the King's Arms and gates at Halifax Parish Church. Using figures for average earnings, £2 16/6d in 1781 is roughly the equivalent of £3,670.00 today.

In 1815, he painted a memorial to the Battle of Waterloo for Illingworth Church

Question: Can anyone help me to resolve the possible confusion of this gentleman with William Hoyland and William Hoyland?

Hoyland, PC William

[17??-1???] Halifax constable.

Recorded in 1792, when he was paid 7/- for the burial of Elizabeth Gill on the public highway

Hoyland, Wadsworth

Aka Hoyning Stone

Hoyland, William

[1792-1864] He had a house painting business in Gibbet Street, Halifax [1841, 1850].

In 1854, Edward Gledhill and the Gledhill family bought the business.

He married Ann [1796-18??].

There is a memorial window for him in Halifax Parish Church

Hoyle...

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

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Hoyle

Other forms of the surname include Hoile, Hole, Hoyel, Hoyles and Hoylle

Thomas de Hoyle is recorded in 1248 and Henry att Hoyle is recorded in 1379.

The name is derived from the local pronunciation of hole, meaning a hole or hollow. The name is found across the Halifax & Elland districts.

There are currently around 115 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hoyle. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other.

See Hoyle House, Lightcliffe and Hoyle family

The Hoyle family of Lightcliffe

Brighouse, Hipperholme and Lightcliffe family associated with Hoyle House, Lightcliffe.

In old documents, the name is often spelled Hoile.

Besides those who lived at Hoyle House, members of the family have included Elkanah Hoyle.

See Brighouse river crossing, Daisy Croft House and Hoyle Surname

The Hoyle family of Lighthazles

Descended from Henry Hoile De Lyghthezels of Lighthazles, Ripponden.

Other members of the family include John Hoyle

The Hoyle family of Ovenden House

The family occupied Ovenden House from Luke Hoyle who bought the house [1690], through to Elkanah Hoyle who sold the house [1768]

The Hoyle family of Swift Place

Of Swift Place, Soyland.

See John Hoile

Hoyle & Bates

Around 1801, Elkanah Hoyle and Joshua Bates established a partnership and rebuilt Small Lees Mill using £1,500 which they borrowed from Swaine Brothers & Company. By 1803, only a part of the mill had been fitted out. Swaine Brothers would lend no more money. The partly-finished mill was put up for sale. Elkanah Hoyle lost control of the mill and the business

Hoyle & Greenwood

Worsted spinners and manufacturers at Holme House Mill, Warley.

Partners included Thomas Hoyle and James Greenwood.

The partnership was dissolved on 16th April 1864

Hoyle Bank Farm, Soyland

Owners and tenants have included

James Hill [1694]

(probably) Samuel Hill

Richard Eastwood [1759]

Hoyle Brothers & Company Limited

18th century bicycle manufacturer in Police Street, Brighouse. In 1902, they produced the New Century motor car

Hoyle's: Caleb Hoyle [1923] Limited

Established in 1923 by Caleb Hoyle's sons, Philip and Joshua, who took over their father's business.

In 1936, Philip sold the business – for a nominal £5 – to John Cockcroft & Sons.

See Maden & Hoyle

Hoyle's: Elkanah Hoyle & Sons Limited

Engineers, millwrights, ironfounders, and makers of textile machinery at Waterside Works, Halifax [around 1850].

Question: Can anyone tell me anything about Elkanah or the business?

The business was (possibly) bought by Steads of Leeds.

Some time after 1897, the business was (possibly) bought by James Bailey of Slaithwaite

Hoyle's: Elkanah Hoyle & Sons Limited

Manufacturers at Hoyle House Mill, Warley [1795, 1801].

In 1905, their registered office was at 6 Barum Top, Halifax and they also occupied North Bridge Iron Works

Hoyle families

See The Hoyle family of Lightcliffe, The Hoyle family of Lighthazles, The Hoyle family of Ovenden House and The Hoyle family of Swift Place

Hoyle's Gift

In his will of 1718, Elkanah Hoyle bequeathed the rents and profits from land and property at The Hollins, Warley to be distributed on Easter Day each year to the poor of Soyland, and £3 from a farm at Lighthazels to be paid to the Curate at Ripponden for preaching a sermon on Ascension Day. Using figures for average earnings, £3 in 1718 is roughly the equivalent of £4,470.00 today. Recorded in 1874

Hoyle Green House, Warley

Around 1700, it was known as Upper Hoyle Green, Warley and Lower Hoyle Green, Warley.

Owners and tenants have included

William King of Skircoat [1701]

John Farrer [1702]

Robert Settle [around 1800]

William Appleyard [1825]

John Murgatroyd [1857]

Hoyle (Greetland) Limited

Manufacturers of velours, serges and other woollen materials. They had business at North Dean Mill, West Vale.

Members of the Hoyle family were associated with the firm – including Sam Hoyle, John Edmund Hoyle, and Sam Robinson Hoyle

Hoyle House Beck, Lightcliffe

Flows past Hoyle House, then underground across Smith House Lane down to the valley bottom where it joins Clifton Beck.

Not the prettiest watercourse in the area!

Hoyle House, Friendly

Water Hill Lane. House built in the early 17th century for John Ramsden.

The gutter spout is marked with a rams-head – the symbol of the Ramsden family.

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

Anthony Naylor [1720]

Isaac Naylor

Dr William Alexander [1786]

Joseph Charles Gautier [1790]

Mrs M. Leigh [1885]

John Naylor

John Haley [2009]

In the late 18th century, it was used as a cotton mill.

A part collapsed and was rebuilt in 1885 for Mrs M. Leigh, and a lintel is dated 18 ML 85.

It is now 4 private houses.

A nearby late 18th century barn is listed

Hoyle House, Lightcliffe

Smith House Lane. Aka Hoile House.

The name may be derived from the fact that this is a low-lying farm – that is, in a hole or hoile.

The house was built by Edward Hoyle.

It was subsequently occupied by other members of the Hoile or Hoyle family, including

John Hoyle [1550?]

Thomas Hoile [1605]

Henry Hoile [1629]

Samuel Hoile [1630]

Samuel Hoile [1637]

Subsequent owners and tenants have included

the Firth family of Lindley

the Radcliffe family of Smith House, Brighouse

William Pearson [1861]

the Walker family of Crow Nest

Sir Titus Salt of Crow Nest

the Kershaw family – including

John Kershaw

Richard Kershaw – [in the 19th century]

Christopher Holgate [1891]

Lightcliffe Laundry is recorded here [1904], and Brighouse & Lightcliffe Laundry [1937, 1939].

It was occupied by the Harrison family from 1910.

John Harrison

George William Harrison [1921]

Hoyle House Farm was a local dairy. The dairy closed in 2005.

In 2009, it was converted into separate dwellings known as Old Farm Close.

See Hoyle House Beck

Hoyle's: J. & E. Hoyle

Corn millers at Brighouse. Partners included J. Hoyle and E. Hoyle.

The partnership was dissolved in April 1820

Hoyle's: J. B. Hoyle & Company Limited

20th century fustian manufacturer of Hebden Bridge. They had 2 factories at Foster Holme.

See James Carr Hoyle

Hoyle's: J. H. Hoyle Limited

Cotton spinner and manufacturer established by Joshua Hodson Hoyle. They had business at Hollins Mill, Walsden

Hoyle's: James Hoyle & Company

A co-operative venture which evolved from a store at Shade established by the Todmorden Co-operative Society. It became independent in April 1851.

In 1854, they moved to larger premises in Rochdale Road.

In September 1874, they rented premises from Fielden Brothers at Bridge End. They were then known as the Bridge End Society.

See Bridge End Co-operative Progressionists' Society, Todmorden and Bridge End Equitable & Progressional Society

Hoyle's: James Hoyle & Son

Transport company based at Thorn Tree Street, Halifax. In 1958, the proprietors were R. A. Hoyle, J. W. Hoyle, T. Hoyle, and M. H. Hoyle. They had 6 coaches. The fleet livery was Ivory/Maroon/Red

See Holdsworth's O. & C. Holdsworth

Hoyle's: James Hoyle & Sons Limited

Cotton spinners and manufacturers of Acre Mill, Old Town established by James Hoyle. The business is recorded at Prospect Mill, Hebden Bridge [1861].

In December 1898, the company brought the case of James Hoyle (Limited) vs Cousin and Mitchell.

See Thomas Dent Hoyle and John Hoyle

Hoyle's: James Hoyle (Limited) vs Cousin & Mitchell

In 1898, James Hoyle & Sons Limited brought an action against Mary Elizabeth Cousin and Sarah Ann Mitchell to obtain an injunction and damages in consequence of an alleged diversion or obstruction of a certain stream or watercourse. The defendants had built a cotton mill and a reservoir above Hoyle's Acre Mill. At the second hearing at Leeds Assizes, following the adjournment of an earlier 2-day hearing, the judge hoped that the parties would be good neighbours and not waste more money in expensive litigation

Hoyle, Shackleton & Taylor

Accountants at 31 Commercial Street, Halifax [1936]. Partners included Joshua Ernest Hoyle

Hoyle's: Thomas Hoyle & Sons Limited

Worsted spinners of Holme House Mill, Luddendenfoot [1871-1877], Green Lane, Halifax [1881], Ellen Royd Mills, Halifax [1893-1927], and Copley Mills [1932-1960].

Between 1871-1877, they were also at Charles Street, Bradford.

In 1960, Hoyle's was bought by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Tulketh Group.

See Thomas Ashworth Hoyle

Hoyle's: W. & R. Hoyle

Worsted spinners and manufacturers at Queens Road Mill, Halifax [1874, 1905]. Partners included William Hoyle and Richard Hoyle

Hoyles

A variant of the surname Hoyle

Hoyles, Gordon

[19??-] Poet who lives at Bell House, Erringden

Hoylle

Hoyning Stone, Wadsworth

Aka Hoyland. Stone which marks the boundary of Wadsworth township

HSBC Bank PLC

There are several local branches of the bank

Hubbard, Rev J.

[18??-19??] Pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Heptonstall Slack [1884-1891]

Hubbard, T. J.

[18??-19??] Postmaster for Halifax [1919-1925]

Hubberton

Area south-west of Sowerby and north-west of Triangle

Hubert, Mr

[15??-16??] He was Usher at Heath Grammar School [160?]

Hudd Hill, Shelf

Early 19th century worker's cottages with cellars

Hudders, Dennis

[19??-19??] JP. He was Mayor of Todmorden [1966-1967]

Huddersfield & Bradford Advertiser

See Halifax Guardian

Huddersfield & Halifax Railway

Recorded in November 1866, when a railway – Railway Number 1 – was proposed commencing at Huddersfield and passing through Marsh, Fartown, Birkby, Fixby, Birchencliffe, Ainley, Elland, Elland-cum-Greetland, Exley, Southowram, Siddal, Skircoat and Halifax.

Railway Number 2 was proposed commencing by a junction with Railway Number 1, in a field at Elland belonging to John Tillotson and occupied by William Jagger, and terminating by a junction with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company in Elland

Huddersfield & Liverpool Direct Railway Company

Established around 1845 to serve the shortest practicable route from Liverpool to Leeds, Hull, and Goole.

Many local people and organisations – particularly from Stainland and Barkisland – were on the Committee, including Robert Glenton Baldrey, Dr John Hamerton, James Hoatson, Samuel Hodgson, Benjamin Holroyd, John Holroyd, John Mason Holroyd, William Huntriss, Benjamin Mellor, Benjamin Outram, Abraham Crowther Pitchforth, Charles Pitchforth, Eli Walker Shaw, James Shaw, Samuel Shaw, Ely Sutcliffe, Samuel Walker, Captain J. R. Younger and Rev Ralph Younger

See Halifax & Hull Direct Railway Company

Huddersfield, Bradford & Wakefield Journal

See Halifax & Huddersfield Express

The Huddersfield Examiner

See Dr William Lundy

Huddlestone, Colonel Sir William

[15??-16??] Of Millom, Cumberland. He became a Royalist commander of the infantry during the Civil War. He served at Halifax under Mackworth

Hudley

The name which Phyllis Bentley uses for Halifax in her Inheritance trilogy

Hudson

Hudson Bay House, Halifax

There are currently around 14 entries on the Calderdale Companion for people with the surname Hudson. This count does not include other forms of the surname. The individuals are not necessarily related to each other

21-23 Northgate Halifax.

Owners and tenants of the shop have included

J. Wilkinson [1911]

See Hudson Bay Company

Hudson Bridge, Todmorden

This is the best-preserved packhorse bridge in Todmorden

Hudson, Charles

[17??-18??] Woollen manufacturer at Jumples Mill, Ovenden [1785]

Hudson, Charles

[17??-18??] Baize and kersey manufacturer and merchant in Halifax [1809]

Hudson's Clough, Todmorden

A man-made baptismal pool in the stream was used during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Catholes Stone is nearby

Hudson Fold Hall, Colden

Early 18th century house. Dated 18 JG 38.

The nearby mid 17th century cottages are also listed

Hudson Forge Limited

Merged with Thompson & Munroe Limited to become Thompson & Hudson

Hudson, Helen

[17??-1857] Or Ellen. Daughter of Robert Hudson of Fordbridge, Lancashire.

She married Dr Gervase Alexander

Hudson, Henry

[1???-1630] On 28th August 1630, he and Mrs Ettall were executed on the Gibbet.

Watson's extract from the Register Books at Halifax records the execution as

Henry Hudson. Uxor Samuel Ettall ob plurima furta decollati
Henry Hudson [and] the wife of Samuel Ettall beheaded on account of very many crimes

Hudson, Isaac

[16??-17??] Constable of Shelf [1717]

Hudson, James

[16??-16??] Brother of Miss Hudson. He taught at a boys' night school at Damhead School, Shibden

Hudson, James

[18??-18??] Aka Pope Hudson. Born in York. He moved to the Todmorden area by 1841.

Around 1845, he organised an anti-religious group. Their meetings mocked formal religious services. Many of his followers – known as Hudsonites – came from the Shade, Gauxholme and Knowlwood districts of Todmorden. They held their annual meetings on Spaw Sunday at the Basin Stone, Todmorden. They supported the Chartists and worn green coats to show this.

He married Mary.

Children: (1) George; (2) Emma.

The family lived at Bobbin Shop, Shade [1841]; Lock Street [1851]

Hudson, Joshua

[17??-1???] Halifax ironmonger. He was a friend of the Lees family of Lower Willow Hall, and of John Edwards

Hudson Mill Company Limited

Fustian manufacturers at Hudson Mill, Blackshawhead [1905].

See William Barker

Hudson, Miss

[16??-16??] Sister of James Hudson. She taught at a dame school at Damhead School, Shibden

Hudson Moor, Todmorden

A road over the moor is said to be Roman – most probably incorrectly. There are many stone-quarries here.

See Orchan Rocks, Todmorden

Hudson, Rev Richard

[1746-1835] MA.

He was educated at Queen's College Cambridge [1768]; Vicar of Bolsterstone, Sheffield and Vicar of Cockerham, Lancaster; Lecturer at Halifax Parish Church for 65 years [from 1770]; Headmaster of Heath Grammar School [1771-1782]; Master of Hipperholme Grammar School for 53 years [1782-1835].

He married Unknown.

Children: (1) Mary [1780-1844] who married Rev Richard Hartley, vicar of Bingley; (2) Martha; (3) Hannah.

He was buried at Coley Church

Hudson, Rev Thomas

[1???-1756] Of Hipperholme. He was master of Bingley School.

He married Martha.

Children: John [1735-1739]

Hudson, Thomas

[15??-15??] Around 1571, he had a fulling mill at what became known as Hudson's Mill, Heptonstall

Hudson, W.

[18??-19??] Homœopathist at 117A Gibbet Street, Halifax [1905]

Hudson, Rev William

[18??-1???] He was the first Minister at Tuel Lane United Methodist Free Chapel [1868]. He stayed for 1 year

Hudstone

District at the western end of Calderdale, near Burnley.

See Pudsey Clough

Hugh House Farm, Hove Edge

House built between 1666 and 1750. A fireplace is initialled MHM for Hugh Mallinson.

Owners and tenants have included

Samuel Sharpe [1844]

Benjamin Goodaire [1908]

A barn was built – this is now Yew House

Hughes, C. F.

[18??-19??] Partner in Hughes, Fawcett & Company.

He lived at Illingworth Villas, Hebden Bridge [1905]

Hughes, Ernest William Shaw

[1870-19??] Of Danecourt, Halifax. Son of Thomas Alexander Sylvester Hughes of Lee Mount.

He was a physician.

In 1901, he married Winifred, daughter of Frederic Walker.

In 1904, he was one of the first people to be granted a motor cycle registration and a motor cycle drivers' licence

Hughes, Rev F. A.

[18??-19??] Curate at Saint Paul's Church, Queens Road [1907]

Hughes, Fawcett & Company

Ironfounders and engineers at Hebden Vale Iron Works [1905]. Partners included C. F. Hughes and William H. Fawcett

Hughes, Frederick Llewellyn

[18??-1???] MA. Curate at Illingworth [1881-1889]. He went on to become Rector of Lydeard Saint Lawrence

Hughes, Glyn

[1935-2011] Cheshire-born writer and broadcaster who lived at Mill Bank in Calderdale

Hughes, Rev H.

[18??-19??] Pastor at Sowerby Bridge Baptist Church and Norland Baptist Church [from 2nd January 1887]

Hughes, John

[18??-18??] In May 1863, he was charged at Halifax Borough Court with the manslaughter of Edward Cullan

Hughes, Canon John George

[1935-1994] He was educated at Queens' College Cambridge. He was Curate at Brighouse [1960-1963]; Priest-in-charge at Saint James's Church, Brighouse [1961-1965] Vicar of Clifton [1963-1970]. He became Suffragan Bishop of Kensington [1987-1994]

Hughes, Rev T. A. A.

[18??-19??] Vicar of Saint Michael's & All Angels' Church, Shelf [1892]

Hughes, Ted

[1930-1998] Poet Edward James Hughes was born at Mytholmroyd.

See Broadbent's Foundry, Mytholmroyd and Elmet Trust

Hughes, Rev W. T.

[19??-19??] Minister at Unitarian Church, Northgate [1966]

Hughes, William

[1???-18??] Tobacconist in Halifax.

In October 1849, he was charged with adulteration of tobacco, offences against the Excise Laws. He was found with having in his possession 15 gallons of treacle, 318 lbs of catechu, 116 lbs of saltpetre, and 5 gallons of an article called ink all of which were used to adulterate his tobacco.

He was fined £900 and all his adulterated tobacco was forfeit Using figures for average earnings, £900 in 1849 is roughly the equivalent of £691,000.00 today

Hughes, Rev William

[18??-18??] ATS. From Keighley. He was Pastor at Naze Bottom Baptist Church, Hebden Bridge [January 1912]

Huish, Marcus

[1???-1???] Of Castle Donnington, Leicestershire.

In 1840, he married Margaret Jane Bourne at Spilsby, Lincolnshire.

Children: (1) Mary Gertrude [1841-19??] who married Henry Akroyd Ridgway; (2) Marcus Bourne [1843-1921] who was a barrister and art dealer; (3) Margaret Stuart [1846-1923] who married John Edward Champney

Hulbert, Rev Charles Lacy

[18??-19??] He was Vicar of Saint George's Church, Ovenden [1911]; Vicar of Lightcliffe [1913].

In 1914, he left to become vicar of Great Saint Mary & Saint Michael, Cambridge.

In 1911, he married Eva Catherine Hone, sister of Rev Campbell Richard Hone, at Halifax

Hull, Hell & Halifax

The cry:

From Hull, Hell and Halifax, Good Lord deliver us!

is said to be a thief's plea to be spared the punishment offered at the three places

Hullen Edge

District of Elland.

In old documents, the name is also written Hollingegge [14th century], Hollyngage [1523], Holinedge, and Holynexe.

Hugh de Hollingegge is mentioned in 1316.

The name uses the element hollin and means the edge where holly grows

See The Savile family of Hullenedge

Hullen Edge Farm, Elland

Dated 1677.

Owners and tenants have included

A. H. ? [1854]

Hullen Edge Farm, Sowerby

Goose Nest Lane. The house is dated HD 1677

Hullen Edge Hall, Elland

The house was the home of the Elland branch of the Savile family. Owners and tenants have included

Thomas Savile who rebuilt the house

The original house was demolished and the present building was erected in 1890 by Mr ? Ingham.

Owners and tenants have included

Abraham Hirst [1846, 1865]

Hullen Edge, Norland

Farmhouse dated HD 1677

Hullen Edge Park

Elland.

See Elland War Memorial

Hullen Edge War Memorial

See Elland War Memorial

Hulme, Dr Joseph

[1714-1806] MD. He was the second son of Samuel Hulme, a dissenting minister of Little Horton, and was the older brother of Nathaniel Hulme. He was educated for the church but he turned to medicine. He went to study in Leyden, Holland and in Paris. He returned to Halifax where he practised for 63 years.

He married Bathsheba, daughter of Richard Taylor.

He and his wife were buried at Halifax Parish Church in the grave of Richard Taylor. There is a memorial to them in the Rokeby Chapel

Hulme, Leslie

[19??-19??] JP. He was Mayor of Brighouse [1963-1964]

Hulme, Mr

[18??-1???] Partner in Taylor, Hulme & Williamson

Hulme, Dr Nathaniel

[1732-1807] MD. He lived in Halifax with his younger brother, Dr Joseph Hulme. He studied with his brother before going to Guy's Hospital. He was a surgeon in the navy. In 1765, he took his doctor's degree at Edinburgh. He studied scurvy and published A Safe and Easy Remedy for the Relief of the Stone and Gravel, Scurvy, Gout, &c. and Libellus de natura causa curationeque scorbuti [1768] which included a proposal for preventing scurvy in the British Navy

Hulmehouse, Luddenden

Aka Holme House, Booth Owners and tenants have included

Humane Society

19th century friendly society which met at Midgley

Humberds

Natural rock outcrop above Todmorden

Humphrey, Hirst & Whitley

Legal firm. Edward Nathan Whitley was a partner. It later became Hirst, Whitley & Akeroyd

Humphreys, Rev David

[19??-] Vicar of Saint Thomas's Church, Greetland and Saint John the Evangelist, West Vale [1988]

Humphreys, George Beauchamp

[1839-1911] Of Marylebone, London. In 1874, he joined the Halifax legal firm Stocks & Macaulay. He practised until 1911.

See Franklin & Humphreys

Humphreys, Harry

[18??-19??] Of London.

He married Elizabeth Yates. The couple were known as the Kelsey Kids

Hundersfield

Ancient township above Gauxholme created in 1746 from the parish of Rochdale. Part of the mediæval manor of Rochdale.

It originally comprised the north-east part of the parish of Rochdale. In 1801, it was subdivided into 5 new areas. One of these became the separate township of Todmorden & Walsden. After this date, the name Hundersfield is often used to mean Todmorden.

Recorded as Huneworthefelde and Honorsfield. There are various explanations of the origin of the name

The name comes from the fact that land here belonged to an Anglo-Saxon woman called Hunnorda

John Travis quotes an item in the Todmorden Advertiser which suggests that the name is derived from hunters' field

See Nicholas Fielden and Hundersfield monolith

Hundersfield monolith

A crude 12 ft high standing stone at Hundersfield. A smaller stone stands to the west. Probably Bronze Age

Hundred trades, Town of

Hunger Hill, Halifax

An early name for Hope Hall, Halifax

Hungry Wood Railway Arch, Todmorden

Low railway bridge between Cornholme and Portsmouth. A danger to upper-deck passengers on open-top buses, it was replaced by a metal girder bridge in 1934

Hunsworth, Abraham

[17??-18??] A soldier.

On 8th November 1784, he married Nancy Bates [1761-1845] in Elland.

Children: (1) Susannah [1796-1845]; (2) Sally [1799-1802]; (3) John; (4) William.

The family lived at Black Hill, Rishworth

Hunsworth, Alfred

[1859-1926] JP. Son of William Hunsworth

He was Headmaster of Warley School; headmaster of a school at Leigh, Lancashire; active in musical circles.

In 1895, he married Susannah Sheard in Leigh, Lancashire.

He died at Leigh, Lancashire.

Probate records show that he left an estate valued at £6,630

Hunsworth, Rev George

[1841-1917] MA. Son of William Hunsworth. Born in Rishworth.

He attended Parrack Nook Church and Sunday School.

He trained at Rotherham College [1862], Saint Andrew's University (with a Foundation Bursary) [1865] and Glasgow University (where he gained an MA) before becoming Minister at Moor End Congregational Church [1869-1872]. He moved to Kidderminster [1872-1880] and Derby [1880-1904].

In 1875, he married Elizabeth Drake in Bradford.

He retired and went to live in Bradford He became a Governor of Yorkshire United College and a Member of the Committee of the Congregational Union of England and Wales

Hunsworth, John

[1807-1875] Eldest son of Abraham Hunsworth.

He was a handloom weaver.

On one occasion, he was attacked by robbers and deprived of his money on the way back from marketing his piece.

He was one of the earliest adherents of the cause at Parrack Nook. He was one of the first trustees and retained his office of deacon until his death in 1875

Hunsworth, John

[1840-1897] Son of William Hunsworth.

He was for many years closely identified with Halifax Churches, and took great interest in music.

In 1867, he married Susannah Holdsworth in Halifax

Hunsworth, Marshall

[1847-1904] He was Manager and Registrar of Burials at Stoney Royd Cemetery [1881] and Registrar & Superintendent of the Cemetery [1891].

In 1875, he married Ann Clegg [1842-1903].

Children: (1) Mary A [b 1877]; (2) Ethel [b 1879]; (3) Joseph [b 1881]

Hunsworth, William

[1814-1901] Son of Abraham Hunsworth.

He was an outstanding figure in the history of Parrack Nook Chapel, and held many posts, including deacon, secretary, superintendent and choirmaster [for over 50 years]. He was a vocalist, conductor and an important local musician. He was keenly interested in spiritual and intellectual matters and keenly devoted to music and the careers of his children.

In 1839, he married (1) Harriet Lumb [1814-1880] in Halifax.

Children: (1) Hannah [1839-1915] who married Thomas Wadsworth; (2) John; (3) George; (4) Alfred.

In 1882, he married (2) Hannah Bottomley in Halifax

Hunt & Horsfield

Ginger beer and mineral water manufacturers at Fern Street, Boothtown [1905]. Partners included John Hunt and James Horsfield.

See James Horsfield & Son

Hunt, Eric George Guilding

[1899-1942] DSC. Son of Rev George Wingfield Hunt.

He was in the Royal Indian Navy and was Commander of HMIS Indus (which was sunk by enemy action in World War II). He was awarded the DSC

Hunt, Father Francis

[1???-19??] Parish Priest at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, Brighouse [1940s/1950s]

Hunt, Rev George Wingfield

[1862-1912] BA. Born in Akyab, Bengal, India [4th July 1862].

He was educated at Downing College Cambridge and Peterhouse College Cambridge.

He was ordained deacon [1885], then priest [1886]; curate at Astbury, Cheshire [1885-1886]; curate at Saint Laurence Church, Reading [1887-1891] (where his half-uncle was Rector) before becoming Curate at Halifax [1891].

He left to become curate at Littleborough [1892-1896], incumbent at Calderbrook [1896-1907], and incumbent at Littleborough 1907-1912.

In 1897, he married Ethel Scholfield at Calderbrook.

Children: (1) Mary Cicely Wingfield [b 1898]; (2) Eric George Guilding.

In 1898, he published 2 books:

The Catholic Gospel: a series of plain sermons for the principal fasts and festivals of the Christian year and for certain other occasions

Two sermons for the celebration of the Eightieth birthday of Her Majesty Queen Victoria: a glorious retrospect

The family lived at New Bolingbroke, Boston, Lincolnshire [1911].

He died in Lincolnshire [8th Dec 1912]

Hunt, John

[18??-19??] Partner in Hunt & Horsfield and James Horsfield & Son.

He lived at 133 Claremount Road, Halifax [1905]

Hunt, Samuel

[17??-17??] Hatter in Halifax [1778]

Hunt, William

[1847-1888] He was landlord of the Bowling Green, Halifax [1887].

In 1873, he married Emily Charlotte Turner [1853-1???] in Halifax.

Children: Jane [b 1877].

After William's death, Emily Charlotte married William Henry Rushworth

Hunter Hill, Mixenden

1250 ft high. During the Civil War, the Parliamentarians were defeated at nearby Slaughter Gap on 4th January 1644.

See Hunter Hill Road, Mixenden, Mixenden Roman Ring Camp and Mixenden treasure

Hunter, J.

[19??-19??] He was a director of the Halifax Building Society [1953]

Hunters, the Teamen, Limited

Grocers and provisions dealers at Southgate, Elland [1905] and 32 Northgate, Halifax [1905]

The Huntriss family of Halifax

The family were involved in woolstapling.

See William Huntriss and J. Lassey & Son

Huntriss, Charles

[1854-1907] Son of William Huntriss. Born in Halifax.

In 1881, he was a farmer.

In 1878, he married (1) Caroline Isabel Simpson [1853-1899] at Potterspury, Northamptonshire.

Children: (1) John [1881]; (2) Richard [1882]; (3) Margaret [b 1884]; (4) Annie [b 1886].

In 1900, he married (2) Elizabeth Louisa Sabin [1852-19??] at Headington.

The family lived at Lighthorne, Warwickshire [1881]; Banbury, Oxfordshire [1901]

Huntriss, Edward

[1850-1926] Son of William Huntriss. Solicitor.

He was President of the Royal Halifax Infirmary [1905]; Clerk to the West Riding Magistrates [1905]

In 1877, he married Rosa Victoria Mitchell at Cannock, Warwickshire.

Children: (1) Rosa Eugénie [b 1879] who married [8th July 1913] Hugh Barclay of Edinburgh at Halifax; (2) Edward M. [b 1881]. Both children were born in Halifax.

The family lived at Warwickshire [1881]; Shaw Royd, Halifax [1891]; Westfield [1901]; Hopwood Hall, Halifax [1905].

He was buried at All Saints' Church, Dudwell

Huntriss, George

[1813-1891] Son of William Huntriss. Born in Halifax.

Baptised at Northgate End Chapel [17th February 1814].

He was a worsted spinner and woolcomber at Halifax [1851, 1861]; a colliery manager/owner at Doncaster [1871].

In 1847, he married Eleanor Hanks [1819-1???] at Pontefract.

Children: (1) William James [b 1848]; (2) Frederick George [b 1849].

The family lived at 6 North Parade, Halifax [1851]; 1 King Cross Street, Halifax [1861]; Doncaster [1871]

Huntriss, Harold

[1853-1922] Son of William Huntriss.

He became a solicitor.

He lived at Westfield [1891] and Graveley, Hertfordshire [1901].

He died in Hertfordshire

Huntriss, William

[17??-18??] Of Willow House, Sowerby Bridge.

He was cotton spinning at the stone mill at Lower Willow Hall Mills, Sowerby Bridge [around 1810].

He left in 1813 and (possibly) started worsted spinning in Halifax.

He married Hannah.

Children: (1) William; (2) George

Huntriss, William

[1804-1883] Son of William Huntriss. Born at Willow House, Bolton Brow.

He was educated by Rev James Franks and at Heath Grammar School.

He was a woolstapler. In 1861, he was a worsted spinner, employing 24 men, 37 young women, 15 boys and 4 girls.

He went into partnership with William Illingworth worsted spinning at Stone Dam Mills as William Illingworth & Company. In 1872, when the partnership ended, he established his own woolstapling business.

He was Constable of Halifax [1887]. He was on the committee of the Huddersfield & Liverpool Direct Railway Company [1845]. He was Vice-President of the Halifax Tradesmen's Benevolent Institute [1864]. He was Governor of several charities including Booth Town Charity, Bowcock's Charity, and Waterhouse Charities.

He married Ellen, daughter of Henry Edwards.

Children: (1) Ellen [b 1848] who married John Caw; (2) William; (3) Edward; (4) Harold; (5) Lucy [b 1857]; (6) Jessy who married [23 September 1875] Whiteley Tolson of Dalton; (7) Huddersfield; (8) Mary; (9) Isabel [18??-1910] who married Charles Comber Arnold; (10) Effie [b 1867]; (11) Charles.

The family lived at Lord Street; Bermondy [?] House, Halifax [1851]; Westfield House, Halifax [1861].

He died at Westfield House [1883]. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax.

There is a memorial window for him in the chancel of Halifax Parish Church.

[1???-19??] Of Heptonstall

Huntriss, William

[1849-1???] Son of William Huntriss.

He became a farmer in Worksop, Nottinghamshire [1871, 1881].

In 1883, he married Charlotte Elizabeth Gyles at Retford.

Children: William [b 1887]

Hurd, Hannah

Hurford, J.

[19??-19??] Of Manchester College. Minister at Pellon Lane Baptist Church [1937]

Hurley, Philip

[18??-1???] Cabinet maker and French polisher. Recorded in 1881 at Hainsworth Court, Halifax

Hurst Dene, Hebden Bridge