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Children:
He was dead by 1851
He married Ellen [1863-19??].
She was widowed, and a worsted twister [1901] / a worsted drawer
[1911]
Children:
The family lived at
On 26th April 1807, he married Rachel Priestley [1775-18??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
In November 1868, he was declared bankrupt
He sustained a cut face in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster of 15th
October 1907, and was detained at Halifax Infirmary
Son of Walter Barrett.
Born at Acre Farm, Luddendenfoot [10th October 1893].
He was
a farm labourer [1911] /
employed at the dye works of H. Sagar Limited [1914].
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 10th Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He was killed in action on the Somme [30th July 1916].
He is remembered on the family grave at Boulderclough United Methodist Chapel,
on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B],
on Luddendenfoot War Memorial,
and on the World War I Memorial in Sowerby Church
Born in Halifax [13th December 1900].
Baptised at Halifax Parish Church [20th January 1901].
He was
a member of Holy Trinity Boy Scouts /
a member of Mr E. Mottram's Boy Scouts /
training to be a fitter with Farrar's, Well Lane, Halifax.
He lived at 1 Pineberry Hill, Halifax.
During World War I,
he served as a Boy 1st Class
with the Royal Navy
aboard the battleship HMS Vanguard.
He died 9th July 1917 (aged 16)
when, just before midnight on the 9th July 1917, his ship suffered an
explosion in harbour, probably caused by a stokehold of cordite, and
sank almost immediately at Scapa Flow,
with the loss of 804 of her crew of 806.
He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [25],
on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Halifax Parish Church Church Members (WWI) Memorial,
and on the Memorial at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax
He was an engine tenter [1890].
On 7th June 1897, he married Ann Halstead in Sowerby.
Children:
He died 16th September 1892.
He was buried at Christ Church, Pellon
[1 L 6]
He was injured in the Pye Nest Tram Disaster of 15th October 1907
Illegitimate son of William Barrett.
He was
a stableman [1911] /
a warehouse man of York Street, Halifax [1913] /
a van man with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company [1915].
In 1913, he married Lilian Danetry [1895-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
They lived at 4 Spice Cake Lane, Halifax.
During World War I,
he served as a Gunner
with B Battery
290th Brigade
Royal Horse Artillery & Royal Field Artillery.
He died of gas bacillus & poisoning in the US General Hospital,
Camiers
[26th October 1917] (aged 23).
He was buried at the Etaples Military Cemetery, France [XXX G 1 8A].
A memorial service was held at Holy Trinity Church, Halifax [4th
November 1917].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He worked on the Hull Trawlers.
During World War I,
he enlisted [6th August 1914], and
served as a Stoker
with the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.
He was wounded when his minesweeper was torpedoed [September 1915],
and he was hospitalised in Deal, Kent.
He was moved to the Star & Garter Home, Richmond-on-Thames.
He died in Richmond [9th August 1916] (aged 25).
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
In April 1879, he was declared bankrupt
He was a woollen spinner [1901].
On 21st September 1873, he married Charlotte Hellawell
[1852-1914] at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The family lived at 10 Dean Lane, Sowerby [1914].
Charlotte died in the Royal Halifax Infirmary [9th July 1914].
Probate records show that she left effects valued at £93.
Administration was granted to
her husband James William
Born in Sowerby.
He was
a tram driver [1900] /
a tram driver for Manchester Council [1904, 1911].
In [Q4] 1900, he married Janet Moore [1879-1937] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Sowerby.
Between 1904 & 1911, the family moved to Manchester.
The couple died in Manchester
He was
a choir boy at Halifax Parish Church [for 8 years] /
a cable joiner for Halifax Post Office.
During World War I,
he enlisted [9th October 1916], and
served as a Sapper
with L Signals Battalion
Royal Engineers.
He was wounded and gassed [May 1917] and returned to France
[January 1918].
He died of wounds at No.6 Casualty Clearing Station, France
[22nd April 1918] (aged 25).
He was buried at the Mendinghem Military Cemetery, Belgium [X B 37].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance
He was
a rural policeman in Wakefield [1861] /
a police sergeant [1871] /
a police sergeant at Todmorden Police Station [1881, 1891] /
a pension police sergeant [1901].
He married Amelia [1837-1908] from Norwich.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1871] was niece Amelia Seman [aged 18]
(worsted spinner).
Living with them in 1901 were
daughter Emily Jane Crowther,
grandson Charles Begbie Crowther [aged 4]
and
granddaughter Clarice Annie Crowther [aged 2].
John died at Blackpool
Born in Northowram.
He was a wool sorter [1875].
Around 1875, he married Mary Ann [1849-1899]
Children:
The children were born in Boothtown and baptised All Souls' Church.
The couple died in Boothtown:
John [12th April 1899];
Mary [16th May 1899]
They and other members of the family ‡ were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
He was
a wool sorter [1891] /
a scavenger [1901] /
a wool sorter [1911].
Around 1870, he married Mary [1848-19??].
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1901, 1911] was grandson Leyland Barrett, the illegitimate son of Harriet Ann
He was a fettler (woollen manufacturer) [1877].
On 16th September 1877, he married Rose Ada Ward [1858-1931] in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Elland.
They lived at 111 Park Road, Elland [1911]
Living with them [in 1911] was daughter
Mary Ellen and her children,
Winifred Lola Marsden [b 1908],
and
Donald Marsden [b 1910]
Born 5th April 1879.
In [Q2] 1901, he married Edna Wilkinson Foulds in Halifax.
The couple died in Halifax:
Edna [21st September 1941];
John [29th November 1962]
Born in Elland [6th September 1897]
He was
a piecer [1911] /
employed by Norman Shaw & Company at Spa Well Mill, Elland.
During World War I,
he enlisted [November 1915], and
served as a Private
with C Company
1st/6th Battalion
Seaforth Highlanders.
He was wounded [June 1916], hospitalised in Exeter, and returned to
his unit [November 1916].
He was wounded again.
He died of wounds [27th April 1917].
He was buried at the Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, France [IV C 33].
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial,
on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland,
and on the Memorial at All Saints' Church, Elland
Mary died 11th June 1837.
She is buried with her parents.
The grave lies in the yard of the Bridge End Sunday School, Rastrick
He was a stuff weaver [1845].
On 8th February 1828, he married Rachael Willen [1811-1845] at Halifax Parish Church.
She was a card setter [1841]
Children:
The family lived at Chapeltown, Halifax [1845].
Rachel died of consumption [23rd July 1845] (aged 42)
After her death, the 3 children were living with their grandparents
[1851]
He was
a cotton carder [1881] /
a cotton under carder [1891] /
publican at the Beehive, Soyland [1901, 1905] /
school and chapel caretaker [1911]
In 1874, he married Elizabeth [1854-1???] from Dean Head,
Scammonden.
Children:
The family lived at
During World War II,
he served as a Leading Seaman
Royal Navy.
aboard the cruiser HMS Charybdis.
He died 23rd October 1943 (aged 23)
when his ship was hit by the German torpedo boats T-23
& T-27 and sank within half an hour in the Bay of Biscay with
the loss of 452 crew.
He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [73 2],
and on Ripponden War Memorial
In 1912, she married Joseph King in Halifax.
They lived at 15 Beech Avenue, Pellon Lane [1917]
Born in Luddendenfoot.
He was
a member of United Methodist Chapel, Shelf /
a worsted mill hand [1911] /
an apprentice designer at Clough Mills, Stone Chair.
During World War I,
he enlisted [11th September 1916], and
served as a Private
with the 10th Battalion
York & Lancaster Regiment.
He went to France [19th December 1916].
He was killed in action [28th April 1917] (aged 19).
He was buried at the Chili Trench Cemetery, Gavrelle, France [E 18].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the Memorial at Saint Mary the Virgin, Luddendenfoot,
and on the Memorial at Shelf United Methodist Church
He entertained the customers by recitation of the story of the Green Lady of Blake Dean
In June 1839, he was declared bankrupt
In June 1839, he was declared bankrupt
He died in the conflict.
He is remembered on Elland War Memorial
He was a mason's labourer [1901, 1911].
In [Q2] 1891, he married Mary Gallaghan [1864-1???] in Halifax.
She was living at Luddendenfoot [1891].
She was a worsted box mender [1901] / a mill hand rover [1911]
Children:
The family lived at
He was
a weaver [1841] /
a barber & traveller in leather trade [1851] /
a carpet shoe maker [1861] /
a hair dresser & general dealer [1871] /
a hairdresser and slipper maker (at 81 New Bank) [1874] /
a barber & hair dresser [1881].
In 1840, he married Alice Radford [1811-1883] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Born in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire.
He was a teacher at Crossley & Porter School.
During World War I,
he served as a Lieutenant
/ A/Captain
with the 6th Battalion
King's (Liverpool Regiment).
He was killed in action [21st August 1918].
He was awarded the Military Cross
[September 1918] for
He was buried at the Warry Copse Cemetery, Courcelles-Le-Comte, France [A 21].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Trinity Road Baptist Church, Halifax,
and on the Memorial at Crossley & Porter School, Halifax
On 4th April 1866, he was found guilty of unlawfully and maliciously
wounding Dennis O'Brien at Halifax on the 5th February.
The judge said
Born in Halifax.
He was
a labourer of Garden Street North, Northowram [1900] /
a boiler firer at worsted mill [1911].
On 18th October 1900, he married Martha Nuttall [1879-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
She was a ring twister at a worsted mill [1911]
Children:
The children were born in Halifax.
The family lived at
Born in Rishworth.
He was
a cotton piecer [1891] /
a clerk at paper mill [1901] /
a cashier at paper manufacturer [1911]
In 1903, he married Frances Ellen Mitchell [1882-19??] in
Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
He was a weaver [1836].
On 12th July 1836, he married Mary Whitworth at Halifax Parish Church.
Children:
The children were born in Northowram.
Thomas died 18th June 1892
Members of the family were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
‡
Born 4th April 1818.
Baptised at Square Chapel, Halifax [14th June 1818].
He was a tailor [1839-1891].
On 24th June 1839, he married Mary Horner in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Thomas (possibly) died in Halifax [Q3 1891]
He was
a wool sorter [1861].
Around 1847, he married Mary [1825-1???].
Children:
The family lived at 3 Range Bank, Halifax [1861]
Born in Luddenden.
He was
a member of St Walburga's Catholic Church & School, Luddendenfoot /
a doffer (worsted) [1911] /
a driver employed by F. & J. G. Spencer.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the 2nd Battalion
Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
He died 12th October 1916.
He is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial, France [6A & 6B],
and on the Memorial at Saint Walburga's Catholic Church, Luddendenfoot
Born in Luddenden.
He was a farmer [1892, 1901, 1911].
In 1892, he married Sarah Jane Schofield [1865-1937] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them in 1901 was sister-in-law Emma Schofield [b
1864] (woollen weaver).
Members of the family were buried at Boulderclough United Methodist Chapel
In [Q3] 1862, he married Sarah Walsh [1841-1877] in Halifax.
Children:
In 1911, Mary Ann, her husband Walter and her
brother Wright emigrated to the USA, settling in Providence,
Rhode Island.
William died 10th September 1873.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at under £200.
After his death, Sarah married Alfred Judson [1875]
He was
a beer seller [1871] /
landlord of the William the 4th, Sowerby Bridge [1866, 1871, 1881, 1897].
On 17th December 1865, he married Eliza at Halifax Parish
Church.
Children:
The family lived at Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge [1871, 1881].
William died 2nd April 1897.
Probate records show that he left effects valued at £404 4/7d
to stepson Henry Greenwood (pattern maker) and John William Whiteley
Probate was granted to
Born in Halifax.
He was
a whitesmith [1861] /
landlord of the Bishop Blaize, Halifax [taking over from his father-in-law 1872].
On 17th February 1868, he married Mary Hannah Whiteley in Halifax.
Children:
Mary Hannah lived at 63 Woodside Road, Boothtown [1925].
William died at the Bishop Blaize, Halifax. [1st July 1890]
He was buried with his parents were buried at All Souls' Church, Halifax
Mary died in 1925.
She & her children (‡) were buried with her parents at Christ Church, Pellon
He was a worsted spinner [1861].
Martha died in Toronto, Canada [8th December 1927]
On 29th September 1872, he married Martha Tempest
at St Peter's Church, Bradford`.
William died in Bolton [5th March 1918]
Martha died in Toronto, Canada [8th December 1927]
He was a dyer.
On 1st January 1875, he married Mary Hannah Pickles in Halifax.
Children:
The children were born in Sowerby
Born in Castleford.
He was
a warehouseman of 36 Brook Street, Halifax [1895] /
a worsted warehouseman [1901] /
a yarn warehouseman [1911].
In 1895, he married Mary Lily Wilcock [1875-19??] at St James's Church, Halifax.
She was a worsted drawer [1911]
Children:
The family lived at
Living with them [in 1901] were William's sisters Margaret
Barrett [b 1881] (worsted drawer) & Mary Barrett [b 1885]
(worsted spinner)
Born in Norland.
On 15th December 1913, he married Elizabeth Ann Gregory [1876-19??] at Halifax Parish Church.
They lived at New Longley, Norland.
During World War I,
he enlisted [1916], and
served as a Private
with the 1st/5th Battalion
Durham Light Infantry.
He was killed in action [9th September 1918].
He was buried at the Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery, France [I F 6].
He is remembered on the Memorial at Halifax Town Hall Books of Remembrance,
on the World War I Memorial in Sowerby Church,
and on Norland War Memorial
Born in Pontefract.
He was
a cotton carrier sap [1911] /
employed by Samuel Dugdale at Fairlea Mills.
During World War I,
he served as a Private
with the West Riding Regiment.
He was reported missing [3rd May 1917], but was later reported to be
a POW in a German detention camp.
He wrote home [11th June 1917] complaining bitterly about the
treatment he was receiving from his captors
He also pleaded hard for bread to be sent to him
He survived the War, but is remembered
on the Memorial at Saint Walburga's Catholic Church, Luddendenfoot,
He was
a clogger [1871] /
a master clog & pattern maker [1881] /
a clogger [1891, 1901]
In 1870, he married Susan Whitworth [1848-1???] in Halifax.
Children:
The family lived at
Susan died 1895 [aged 44].
On 14th August 1905, the body of son John Wilfred was found in
the canal at Sowerby Bridge
He married Clara.
They lived at Moor Bottom, Upper Greetland.
During World War I,
he served as a Petty Officer
with the Royal Navy
aboard the destroyer HMS Narborough.
He died 12th January 1918 (aged 32)
when his ship ran aground on the Pentland Skerries, and sank
with the loss of 188 of her crew of 189.
He is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, England [29]
He was
a cotton mill overlooker [1881] /
a retired cotton mill manager [1891, 1901]
He married Mary [1832-1889] from Barkisland.
Children:
The family lived at
As a boy, he lived in a house next to the White Horse, Southgate.
He laid the foundation stone for the Grand Theatre & Opera House
[27th November 1888].
He laid the foundation stone for, and opened, the Grand Theatre & Opera House in 1889 with performances in Hamlet and two other
plays.
His wife, Miss Heath, was an actress and had been a dramatic
reader to Queen Victoria
Ellen was born in Pontefract.
Ann was the daughter of George Halstead
Lilian, of Fitzwilliams Street, Halifax, was the daughter
of Charles Danetry, tailor
Janet was born in Sowerby
Mary Ann was born in Scarborough
Mary was born in Midgley
Rose Ada was born in Bowling, Bradford
Edna was born in Ovenden, the daughter of Richard Foulds
Mary was the daughter of John Jackson
Rachael born in Halifax.
Harriet Ann was the daughter of John Barrett.
Mary was born in Sheffield.
Alice came from Atherstone Warwickshire
conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
He led a counter-attack with great dash and determination and drove
out the enemy from a post they had taken.
He did fine service
I should fail in my duty to the public if I did not inflict upon you
the severest sentence which the law allows me.
The sentence of the court is that you be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for two years.
If the law would have allowed me I would have given you more
Martha, of Garden Street North, Northowram, was born in
Halifax, the daughter of George Nuttall, labourer.
Mary came from Northowram
Mary was the daughter of Stephen Horner
Mary was born in Northowram
Sarah Jane was born in Sowerby Bridge
which Walter had inherited from his parents.
Eliza [née Widdop] was the widow of William Greenwood
Mary was born in Halifax, the daughter of Thomas Whiteley
Martha was born in Bowling, Bradford [25th September 1851], the
daughter of Sarah (née Griffis) & James Tempest,
carter
Mary Hannah was the daughter of James Pickles
Mary Lily of 31 Brook Street, Halifax, was born in Halifax,
the daughter of George Wilcock, moulder.
We have had a lot of punishment all for the sake of our Government
being bad to their men, so you can tell them we are in a very bad
way, and shall be until our Government is better
Susan was born in Sowerby
The Surname is discussed in the book Halifax & District Surnames by George Redmonds.
There are over 50 entries on
the Calderdale Companion
for people with the surname Barrett,
as discussed in this SideTrack.
This count does not include other forms of the surname.
Unattached BMDs for Barrett:
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