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Florrie Booth
b. 1894
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Parents
| Father | Harry Booth (b. 1865) |
| Mother | Sara Jane Sizer (b. 1870) |
Time Line
- 1894
- 1901~7
- 1911~17
- 1911~17
Citations
- 1901 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: RG13/PN4118/F152/P16
- 1911 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: RG14PN26506 RG78PN1528B RD496 SD5 ED55 SN231
| Last Edited | 6 May 2019 |
Ethel Booth
b. 1895
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Parents
| Father | Harry Booth (b. 1865) |
| Mother | Sara Jane Sizer (b. 1870) |
Time Line
- 1895
- 1901~6
- 1911~16
- 1911~16
Citations
- 1901 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: RG13/PN4118/F152/P16
- 1911 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: RG14PN26506 RG78PN1528B RD496 SD5 ED55 SN231
| Last Edited | 6 May 2019 |
Elsie Booth
b. 1898
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Parents
| Father | Harry Booth (b. 1865) |
| Mother | Sara Jane Sizer (b. 1870) |
Time Line
- 1898
- 1901~3
- 1911~13
- 1911~13
Citations
- 1901 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: RG13/PN4118/F152/P16
- 1911 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: RG14PN26506 RG78PN1528B RD496 SD5 ED55 SN231
| Last Edited | 6 May 2019 |
Ada Booth
b. 1901
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Parents
| Father | Harry Booth (b. 1865) |
| Mother | Sara Jane Sizer (b. 1870) |
Time Line
- 1901
- 1901~0
- 1911~10
Citations
- 1901 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: RG13/PN4118/F152/P16
- 1911 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: RG14PN26506 RG78PN1528B RD496 SD5 ED55 SN231
| Last Edited | 6 May 2019 |
Harry Booth
b. 1905
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Parents
| Father | Harry Booth (b. 1865) |
| Mother | Sara Jane Sizer (b. 1870) |
Time Line
- 1905
- 1911~6
Citations
- 1911 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: RG14PN26506 RG78PN1528B RD496 SD5 ED55 SN231
| Last Edited | 6 May 2019 |
Nellie Booth
b. 1909
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Parents
| Father | Harry Booth (b. 1865) |
| Mother | Sara Jane Sizer (b. 1870) |
Time Line
- 1909Birth1909, Halifax, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomO
- 1911~2
Citations
- 1911 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: RG14PN26506 RG78PN1528B RD496 SD5 ED55 SN231
| Last Edited | 6 May 2019 |
Errol Barker Wright
b. 1925, d. 26 September 2017
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| References | Hallidays |
Parents
| Father | Jack Wright |
| Mother | Beatrice Durham |
Time Line
Citations
- General Register Office, Births index, Halifax, Yorkshire 1925; Vol 9A, Q3, p592.
| Last Edited | 15 April 2023 |
Jack Wright
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| Son | Errol Barker Wright+ (b. 1925, d. 26 September 2017) |
| Last Edited | 7 May 2019 |
Beatrice Durham
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| Son | Errol Barker Wright+ (b. 1925, d. 26 September 2017) |
| Last Edited | 25 May 2019 |
Delia Mary Halliday
b. 1898, d. 1900
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| References | Hallidays |
Parents
| Father | William Henry ("Harry") Halliday (b. 12 February 1864, d. 21 February 1928) |
| Mother | Emily Winks (b. 1862, d. 1930) |
Time Line
- 1898
- 1898~0
- 1900~2Death1900, Mixenden, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomO
- 1900
Citations
- General Register Office, Births index, Halifax, Yorkshire 1898; Vol 9A, Q3, p478.
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 4 Sep 1898, Yorkshire, Illingworth, St Mary WDP73/1/2/3
- West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1985: 10 Jan 1900, Yorkshire, Illingworth, St Mary WDP73/1/4/4
| Last Edited | 2 July 2019 |
Charles Tunnicliffe
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| Daughter | Eliza Tunnicliffe+ (b. 1868) |
Time Line
- 1889
Citations
- General Registry Office, Marriages index, Halifax, Yorkshire 1889; Vol 9A, Q2, p601.
| Last Edited | 7 May 2019 |
James Maude Jowett
b. 24 June 1877
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| References | Hallidays |
Family with: Mary Jane Halliday (b. 16 December 1868, d. MAYBE 1950)
Time Line
- 1877
- 1910~32Marriage | Mary Jane HallidayAbout February 1910, Halifax, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomOCitation: 3
- 191133
- 191133
- 193962
- 193962
Citations
- 1939 Register: RG101/3393B/006/13 Letter Code: KEAM
- 1911 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: RG14PN26548 RG78PN1529 RD496 SD6 ED32 SN78
- General Registry Office, Marriages index, Halifax, Yorkshire 1910; Vol 9A, Q1, p856.
| Last Edited | 8 May 2019 |
Richard Halliday
b. PROB 1809, d. 16 August 1869
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Person Notes
Some researchers have reached different conclusions about Richard's origins but, for the time being, this is my version:
Born about 1809 or 1810, the illegitimate son of Ann Halliday, he was baptised on 15 July 1810 at Saint John the Baptist, Halifax. In 1830 he married Jane Oldfield, herself illegitimate, at the same church, Saint John's. I think Richard was only just old enough to marry at that time. The legal age to marry in 1830 was 21 without parental consent. I'm not sure how the law stood if no parents were living, and I haven't discovered his mother, Ann's date of death. Anyway, they did it, and were married.
Richard was a cordwainer at the time and followed that profession all his life. A cordwainer is a maker of shoes using new leather, as opposed to a cobbler who repairs shoes.
Richard and Jane lived in Ovenden all their lives and had 7 children, as far as I know: Mary, Elizabeth, Susey, James, Isaac, John, and Richard. John is our ancestor, born on 21 August 1840.
I wasn't sure of Richard's death date. You can sometimes tell from burial registers, wills, or probate records, but I can't find any of these for Richard at the moment. From the registry office indexes, I was pretty certain his death was in 1869. To be 100% certain and tie up this particular loose end, I sent off for the actual death certificate. When it came back it turned out to be quite an interesting one! His place of death was Spindle Mill Dam, a mill pond on Old Lane in Ovenden. I thought that was an odd place to die for a start! He was found drowned with no evidence of how. Most mysterious!
I went along to the library in Halifax, and on page 5 of the Halifax Guardian of 21 August 1869 is this piece of news:
Death by Drowning - On Wednesday an inquest was held by Mr Dyson, at the Ovenden Cross Inn, on Richard Halliday, Shoemaker, who was found drowned on the previous Monday, in Spindle Mill dam, Old Lane. It appeared the deceased had for some time been drinking, but on the previous week had not drunk much, and at times would read a great deal. Lately he had been low and melancholy. On Sunday night, at half-past nine, his wife left home to sleep at the house of her daughter, who was ill, deceased having had his supper, and was pretty well at the time. At seven the following morning she found the door locked, with the key in the lock. On entering she found he was not in, but he had been in bed, which she found had been made straight. He was subject to fits, when he would fall down, but he was cheerful on Sunday. Deceased was found in the dam by Joseph Kitchingman, at a quarter to six on Monday morning, as he was passing the dam on his way to work, and with assistance got him out. His dress was tidy, and there was a little scratch on his face. Verdict, found drowned.
Lots of speculation to be had here, not only about the events of that Sunday night, but about the whole life of Richard Halliday. It does sound like he was a troubled man at the end - for whatever reason - but it is sad that it should end that way. At least he made the bed.
Born about 1809 or 1810, the illegitimate son of Ann Halliday, he was baptised on 15 July 1810 at Saint John the Baptist, Halifax. In 1830 he married Jane Oldfield, herself illegitimate, at the same church, Saint John's. I think Richard was only just old enough to marry at that time. The legal age to marry in 1830 was 21 without parental consent. I'm not sure how the law stood if no parents were living, and I haven't discovered his mother, Ann's date of death. Anyway, they did it, and were married.
Richard was a cordwainer at the time and followed that profession all his life. A cordwainer is a maker of shoes using new leather, as opposed to a cobbler who repairs shoes.
Richard and Jane lived in Ovenden all their lives and had 7 children, as far as I know: Mary, Elizabeth, Susey, James, Isaac, John, and Richard. John is our ancestor, born on 21 August 1840.
I wasn't sure of Richard's death date. You can sometimes tell from burial registers, wills, or probate records, but I can't find any of these for Richard at the moment. From the registry office indexes, I was pretty certain his death was in 1869. To be 100% certain and tie up this particular loose end, I sent off for the actual death certificate. When it came back it turned out to be quite an interesting one! His place of death was Spindle Mill Dam, a mill pond on Old Lane in Ovenden. I thought that was an odd place to die for a start! He was found drowned with no evidence of how. Most mysterious!
I went along to the library in Halifax, and on page 5 of the Halifax Guardian of 21 August 1869 is this piece of news:
Death by Drowning - On Wednesday an inquest was held by Mr Dyson, at the Ovenden Cross Inn, on Richard Halliday, Shoemaker, who was found drowned on the previous Monday, in Spindle Mill dam, Old Lane. It appeared the deceased had for some time been drinking, but on the previous week had not drunk much, and at times would read a great deal. Lately he had been low and melancholy. On Sunday night, at half-past nine, his wife left home to sleep at the house of her daughter, who was ill, deceased having had his supper, and was pretty well at the time. At seven the following morning she found the door locked, with the key in the lock. On entering she found he was not in, but he had been in bed, which she found had been made straight. He was subject to fits, when he would fall down, but he was cheerful on Sunday. Deceased was found in the dam by Joseph Kitchingman, at a quarter to six on Monday morning, as he was passing the dam on his way to work, and with assistance got him out. His dress was tidy, and there was a little scratch on his face. Verdict, found drowned.
Lots of speculation to be had here, not only about the events of that Sunday night, but about the whole life of Richard Halliday. It does sound like he was a troubled man at the end - for whatever reason - but it is sad that it should end that way. At least he made the bed.
| References | A Key In The Door and The Bed Made Straight., Hallidays |
Parents
| Mother | Ann Halliday (b. PROB 1793) |
Family with: Jane Oldfield (b. 1808)
| Daughter | Mary Halliday+ (b. 1832, d. PROB 1884) |
| Daughter | Elizabeth Halliday+ (b. 1834, d. PROB 1908) |
| Daughter | Susey Halliday (b. 1836) |
| Son | Isaac Halliday+ (b. 1838, d. 28 December 1912) |
| Son | James Halliday (b. 1839) |
| Son | John Halliday+ (b. 21 August 1840, d. 17 November 1914) |
| Son | Richard Halliday+ (b. 1844, d. PROB 1924) |
Time Line
- 1810
- 1830Marriage Bann | Jane OldfieldCitation: 3
- 1830
- 1830Marriage | Jane OldfieldRichard was not of full age at the time of his marriage so must have either
1) Fibbed a little bit as he was only about 6 weeks away, or
2) Didn't know for sure how old he was. Being illegitimate, this may well be the case. On subsequent census returns he gives his birth place as both Skircoat and Ovenden so it looks like he wasn't sure about that either.Citation: 4 - 1830
- 1834
- 1840
- 1840
- 1841
- 1851
- 1851
- 1861
- 1861
- 1863
- 1863
- 1869
- 1869InquestVerdict, found drowned.
Citations
- 1851 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: HO107/P2301/F201/P20
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 15 Jul 1810, Yorkshire, Northowram, St John the Baptist, Halifax WDP53/1/1/8
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 16 May 1830, Yorkshire, Halifax, St John the Baptist WDP53/1/5/6
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 30 May 1830, Yorkshire, Halifax, St John the Baptist WDP53/1/3/24
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 26 Jun 1834, Yorkshire, Halifax, St John the Baptist WDP53/1/2/6
- Birth Certificate issued 2 Oct 1840 in Ovenden, Halifax, Yorkshire
- 1841 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: Class: HO107; Piece: 1302; Book: 3; Civil Parish: Halifax; County: Yorkshire; Enumeration District: 10; Folio: 42; Page: 22; Line: 3; GSU roll: 464262
- 1861 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: Class: RG 9; Piece: 3296; Folio: 108; Page: 8; GSU roll: 543109
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 13 Jun 1863, Yorkshire, Halifax, St John the Baptist WDP53/1/3/66
- General Register Office, Deaths index, Halifax, Yorkshire 1869; Vol 9A, p341.
| Last Edited | 10 March 2024 |
William Barber
b. 1810
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Family with: Mary Ann Turner (b. 1807)
| Son | Samuel Turner Barber (b. 1830) |
| Son | Charles Barber (b. 1832) |
| Son | William Barber+ (b. 1834) |
| Son | Alfred Barber (b. 1836) |
| Daughter | Mary Ann Barber (b. 1840) |
| Son | Henry Barber (b. about 1843) |
| Daughter | Sarah Barber (b. 1844) |
| Daughter | Hannah Barber+ (b. 24 March 1846, d. 4 January 1896) |
| Son | Benjamin Barber (b. 1848) |
| Son | Christopher Barber (b. 1851) |
Time Line
- 1810
- 1829~19
- 1829~19
- 1829~19
- 1831~21
- 1861~51
- 1861~51
- 1863~53
Citations
- 1861 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: Class: RG 9; Piece: 3296; Folio: 88; Page: 27; GSU roll: 543109
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 24 Dec 1829, Yorkshire, Halifax, St John the Baptist WDP53/1/3/24
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 10 May 1831, Yorkshire, Halifax, St John the Baptist WDP53/1/2/5
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 13 Jun 1863, Yorkshire, Halifax, St John the Baptist WDP53/1/3/66
| Last Edited | 25 May 2019 |
Henry Barber
b. about 1843
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Parents
| Father | William Barber (b. 1810) |
| Mother | Mary Ann Turner (b. 1807) |
Time Line
- 1843
- 1851~8
- 1861~18
- 1861~18
Citations
- 1861 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: Class: RG 9; Piece: 3296; Folio: 88; Page: 27; GSU roll: 543109
- 1851 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: HO107/PN2310/F109/P24
| Last Edited | 8 May 2019 |
Sarah Barber
b. 1844
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Parents
| Father | William Barber (b. 1810) |
| Mother | Mary Ann Turner (b. 1807) |
Time Line
- 1844Birth1844, Horton, Yorkshire, England, United KingdomO
- 1851~7
- 1861~17
- 1861~17
Citations
- 1851 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: HO107/PN2310/F109/P24
- 1861 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: Class: RG 9; Piece: 3296; Folio: 88; Page: 27; GSU roll: 543109
| Last Edited | 8 May 2019 |
Benjamin Barber
b. 1848
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Parents
| Father | William Barber (b. 1810) |
| Mother | Mary Ann Turner (b. 1807) |
Time Line
- 1848
- 1851~3
- 1861~13
- 1861~13
Citations
- 1861 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: Class: RG 9; Piece: 3296; Folio: 88; Page: 27; GSU roll: 543109
- 1851 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: HO107/PN2310/F109/P24
| Last Edited | 8 May 2019 |
Christopher Barber
b. 1851
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Parents
| Father | William Barber (b. 1810) |
| Mother | Mary Ann Turner (b. 1807) |
Time Line
- 1851
- 1851~0
- 1861~10
- 1861~10
Citations
- 1861 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: Class: RG 9; Piece: 3296; Folio: 88; Page: 27; GSU roll: 543109
- 1851 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: HO107/PN2310/F109/P24
| Last Edited | 8 May 2019 |
Mary Ann Turner
b. 1807
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Parents
| Father | Samuel Turner |
| Mother | Ann Robinson |
Family with: William Barber (b. 1810)
| Son | Samuel Turner Barber (b. 1830) |
| Son | Charles Barber (b. 1832) |
| Son | William Barber+ (b. 1834) |
| Son | Alfred Barber (b. 1836) |
| Daughter | Mary Ann Barber (b. 1840) |
| Son | Henry Barber (b. about 1843) |
| Daughter | Sarah Barber (b. 1844) |
| Daughter | Hannah Barber+ (b. 24 March 1846, d. 4 January 1896) |
| Son | Benjamin Barber (b. 1848) |
| Son | Christopher Barber (b. 1851) |
Time Line
- 1807
- 1808~1
- 1829~22
- 1851~44
Citations
- 1851 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: HO107/PN2310/F109/P24
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 6 Mar 1808, Yorkshire, Halifax, St John the Baptist WDP53/1/1/8
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 24 Dec 1829, Yorkshire, Halifax, St John the Baptist WDP53/1/3/24
| Last Edited | 8 May 2019 |
Samuel Turner Barber
b. 1830
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Parents
| Father | William Barber (b. 1810) |
| Mother | Mary Ann Turner (b. 1807) |
Time Line
- 1830
- 1831~1
- 1851~21
- 1851~21
Citations
- 1851 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: HO107/PN2310/F109/P24
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 10 May 1831, Yorkshire, Halifax, St John the Baptist WDP53/1/2/5
| Last Edited | 25 May 2019 |
Charles Barber
b. 1832
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Parents
| Father | William Barber (b. 1810) |
| Mother | Mary Ann Turner (b. 1807) |
Time Line
- 1832
- 1851~19
- 1852~20
Citations
- 1851 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: HO107/PN2310/F109/P24
| Last Edited | 8 May 2019 |
William Barber
b. 1834
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Parents
| Father | William Barber (b. 1810) |
| Mother | Mary Ann Turner (b. 1807) |
Family with: Hannah Gray (b. 1848)
| Daughter | Jane Barber (b. 1869, d. 1943) |
| Daughter | Minnie Barber+ (b. 1870, d. 1933) |
Time Line
- 1834
- 1851~17
- 1851~17
Citations
- 1851 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: HO107/PN2310/F109/P24
| Last Edited | 8 May 2019 |
Alfred Barber
b. 1836
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Parents
| Father | William Barber (b. 1810) |
| Mother | Mary Ann Turner (b. 1807) |
Time Line
- 1836
- 1851~15
- 1851~15
Citations
- 1851 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: HO107/PN2310/F109/P24
| Last Edited | 8 May 2019 |
Mary Ann Barber
b. 1840
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Parents
| Father | William Barber (b. 1810) |
| Mother | Mary Ann Turner (b. 1807) |
Time Line
- 1840
- 1851~11
Citations
- 1851 Census for England, Wales & Scotland: HO107/PN2310/F109/P24
| Last Edited | 8 May 2019 |
Samuel Turner
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| Daughter | Mary Ann Turner+ (b. 1807) |
Time Line
- 1807
- 1807
- 1808
Citations
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 14 Sep 1807, Yorkshire, Halifax, St John the Baptist WDP53/1/3/12
- Yorkshire Parish Records: 6 Mar 1808, Yorkshire, Halifax, St John the Baptist WDP53/1/1/8
| Last Edited | 25 May 2019 |