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GREENHOUGH family, Bowling - Bowling
Any information on John GREENHOUGH b. 1834, Bowling, W Yorks who married Hannah (surname unknown) and moved to Hinderwell, Yorks as an ironstone miner appreciated.
Children included Joseph b. 1856, Jane b. 1857 Allerston, Elizabeth b. 1861, Martha b. 1864, Mary b. 1867 and John W. b. 1869.
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James Boocock MORRELL and Charlotte Reeve HAYWARD - Bowling
I live in Australia, and I am the great grandson of James Boocock Morrell and Charlotte Reeve Hayward, who lived in Bradford UK (possibly Bowling, where they were married in St Johns Church, on 20 May, 1869). To the best of my knowledge they had five children - Henry Francis (blind) born 1870 Bowling, James William born 1873 Bowling, Emma Rose born 1873 Bowling, Thomas born 1876 Bowling, Fred born 1876 Bowling, and Arthur born 1879 Bowling. It's possible that Emma Rose married John Cooper in 1899, in Bowling. At the time of the 1841 Census, James Morrell (snr), and wife Mary Boocock lived at 29 Providence Square, East End, Bradford. In the 1861 Census, they were shown as living at 11 (or 6) William Square, Bradford, with children Elizabeth, Lydia, Ann, William, George, Richard, Mary, and Thomas (grandson). At the time of the 1881 Census, Elizabeth (daughter of James (snr) and Mary) and husbank Joseph Barnes lived at 19 Lee Square, Bradford. At the same time Charlotte (nee Hayward) Morrell was shown as (head of house) living at 15 Hirst Street, Bowling, with children Henry Francis, James William, Emma Rose, Thomas, Fred and Arthur. By 1901, the Census had Charlotte Morrell (nee Hayward), occupation charwoman, widow, living at 49 Mount St Bradford.
Despite my best efforts over several years I have not been able to establish contact with any living family relative in the UK. The fact that James Boocock Morrell decided to come to Australia and started a new life (and a new family) in the late 1870's would not be known to his family back in Bowling, Bradford, or where ever they live now in the UK, and I would like to share this information. Can any one help, please.
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David Davy Parkinson Bowling Yorkshire - Bowling
I am trying to find my grand father's family who lived in Bowling Yorkshire. His name was David Davy Parkinson born about 1853-56. He lived in Australia from the late 1890's and died 1944. I believe his father was Thomas Parkinson and mother Olive.
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Ellingthorp(e) ,Morgan,Graham - Bowling
I know my great grandmother was an Ellingthorp(e) and her father Robert Ellingthorp(e) was a butcher.He had a shop on what was ,or still might be,327 Wakefield Road,in the Bradford area.I'm not sure but I think there was a street named after him??Her name was Annie and I know that she married John Morgan who was a stone mason originating from Birkenhead.At one time she had a guest house and the 1891 census shows that she had a brother Robert living with her.Robert was a shoe maker
The name Graham comes into the mix through Annies mother,Bridget,her maiden name was Graham and sadly Bridget died early in Annies life.Her father remarried.His new wife Agnes was the sister of his late wife.I have a copy of Agnes's death certificate and it has a daughter named as the informant.The name is Martha Powden maybe Powder.This was in 1880
From this information can anyone help me further my search please.I'm at the brick wall stage again !!!!!!!!!
Many thanks and happy successful researching one and all
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Swaine/ Illingworth - Bowling
I am researching the family of John Swaine and Jane Illingworth, married on 26th August 1838.Daughters were, Hannah, Amy and Sarah Ann.
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Benson-Pantry family - Bowling
Trying to discover parents/brothers/sisters to Emma Benson born c1839 Bowling Bradford, married John Pantry 1861 at Howden and died Hull 1916.
Have lots of other info to exchange
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Wlliam Hartley b Bowling abt 1811 - 1813 - Bowling
Looking for info on the above consistently shown as from Bowling/Bradford
Married to Alice b1815 -1817 Cleckheaton/Bowling/Bradford depending on which census you read. Probably Alice Smith who married Willam Hartley in Bradford 22/06/1835
Any hints as to their parents would be much appreciated
Regards
peter
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Manchester Lancashire - Bracewell
Looking for Hornby family members.
Christopher Hornby married Rebecca Wigglesworth 1789 Bracewell Yorkshire. Their 1st child Francis bn 1791 married Ann Brogden and was in Manchester by 1841.
Their 6th child Christopher bn 1799 married Mary Ann Worthington (1) M/C Cathedral 1821.
Christopher Hornby ( Butcher ) married 2nd wife Esther Grantham. Marriage not found yet, Esther was from Bowden Cheshire.
KR
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Firth, Wiley - Bradford
If any one can help me sort out the Firth and Wiley familes in Bradford, I would really appreciate it. We go ba to a Joseph Firth who married Sarah Ann Wiley.
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Bradford, west Riding - Bradford
Looking for Harry Watson Booth B=21st June 1887, married Sarah Hanah Holdsworth B=6th April 1891, Her Father Sam had paper shop in Idle. His father from what I know was a Harry Watson, and His mother was a Booth, never married or partnered up.Broughtup thinking his mother was his sister and his G/mother was his mother.
Harry and Hanah had four children Constance,Ronald,Roy,Dorice all born in and around Bradford and Gainsborough, any help would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance Dave, Australia.
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Moss Family - Bradford
James Moss (born Leeds c1804) with wife Maria (b Halifax c1805) had children John, James, (both born Knaresborough) Myra, Alfred, Sarah and Elizabeth (all born Bradford). John Moss and his wife Mary Catherine (nee Foster) had their son Joseph in Horton Bradford in 1849. Both James Moss (senior and junior) were cabinet makers in the 1851 census.
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Dean, Cononley and Bradford - Bradford
Mary Dean, the daughter of James and Ellen Dean, born 1838 in Frizinghall, Bradford, shown later as married to Jabez Greaves but I have been unable to find any marriage record. Any info on this or the Dean family would be appreciated.
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Hill - Bradford
Looking for any information on Catherine (Kate)Hill. Born Bradford 1852,Father not known.She was brought up with a family called Brook and married Walter Watkinson at Pudsey on 18-8-1878.
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Bradford, Calverley, Lytham - Bradford
Ann (Annie) Fell born 1826 in Lytham, Father was John Fell, she married Albert Bentley in 1854 in the Perish of Calverley, Yorkshire. In 1855 thay lived at 23 North Street, Bradford, Yorkshire. and had a son Thomas.
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Broughton - Bradford
Ellen moved to West Hartlepool late 1800s believe she was born about 1873
Father Henry mother Elizabeth sister Bertha brother Henry family moved to Leeds before 1881
any information would be welcome
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Borough West School - Bradford
Has anyone any information on the history of
Borough West School that stood in or near to
Sterling St Bradford. thank you
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Watson Family Search - Bradford
Looking for information on the family of John Brown Watson, born in Scotland, married Jane Patterson, also born in Scotland, in Bradford in 1836. They had eight children: Margaret, James, Jane, Grace, Nicholas Elizabeth, John McKean (my ggrandfather), Alfred, and Ellen. All of the children were born in Bradford. Any information would be of great help!
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Watson - Bradford About 1825 - Bradford
I am looking for any information on a Joseph Watson, born about 1825 in Bradford. His father was Michael Watson, and he was a stonemason.
The only Joseph Watson I can find on the IGI with Michael for a father, was born in Idle in 1827 to parents Michael Watson and Martha Firth, and I am trying to prove or disprove that this is the right family.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Francis Page - Bradford
I am looking for any information about my grandfather. He fought in the 1st World War, married Gertrude Cleall and had 4 children. Died in 1927.
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Hardaker - Bradford
Any information re Joseph Hardaker 1840/1870, his daughter Sarah Ann married William Waddington at Bradford Parish Church 1860. Sarah Ann was a widow at the time and married under the name of Scott.Any information re these names will be very welcome.
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Duke Of Norfolk - Bradford
Looking for info on my G Grandmothers sister annie Maguire (c1875) who worked as cook and housekeeper for a family that were related to the Duke of Norfolk.
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Grove House - Bradford
I am looking for any information regarding Grove House built in 1860 for Atkinson Jowett at Bolton,Bradford W.Yorks,pictures,plans,when it was demolished,etc.
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KING - Bradford
Edward KING m. Sarah PATCHETT in 1859 at Shipley Parish church, their son Albert was born 1863 at Junction Bolton, Idle. Have been unable to find what happened to Edward and Sarah between 1863 and 1881. Albert was living with his grandparents.(Patchett).
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IDLE - Bradford
TRYING TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT JOE IRELAND, WHO DIED AROUND 1938.HE WAS A FAIRGROUND TRAVELLER, BUT HAD A PARTNER AND 3 CHILDREN IN IDLE, CYRIL, WINNIE AND RONNIE
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Palframan Booth - Bradford
George Palframan marr.Martha Booth 1849 Bradford. Both father's names were William, I am trying to find out where Martha Booth was born.
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harry bellwood - Bradford
my grandfather, married edith wardman had 3 children,evelyn,herbert,and william my father,he was born in 1918,anyone with information,please contact me June P.
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Copley and Fox - Yorkshire - Bradford
JOHN COPLEY & his wife MARTHA (nee Fox)
Is anyone researching these particular COPLEY and FOX families from around the Bradford area of Yorkshire?
John COPLEY (1794-1849).
Married MARTHA FOX (1798-1877. She was a daughter of John Fox and her siblings included Jonas, Sarah & William)
John & Martha's children included: Hannah, Mary, Sarah & Harriet (all born 1818-1835.)
Any information will be gratefully received.
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Farrell - Bradford
Trying to find Stuart Farrell, born in Bradford about 1946 lived in West Bowling in the 1960's. nickname Faggy.
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HARDAKER/MILNES - Bradford
Searching for any information on the following people.
John HARDAKER, born ca 1818, West Riding, married Mary Ann Unknown. They had the following children:
Lot-born 1858, Harriet-born 1860, Eri-born Jun 1862 and Sarah Jane-born 1865, All born in Bradford.
Eri HARDAKER married an Annie MILNES on 29 Oct 1882 at Bradford. Eri and Annie immigrated to NZ after their marriage at some stage before 1886.
The HARDAKER family were all (except Sarah) working at some job or other for a mill in Bradford during the 1871 census, but all had changed occupations by 1881.
Would love to discover who John HARDAKER was married to, and also who the parents of Annie were, though any information at all would be greatly appreciated!!
Cheers,
Kymm
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William Saville - Bradford
My grandfather was William Saville, born 6 March 1912, Mother Ellen Saville (6 Smillidon Place, Bradford). No Father was mentioned on Williams
Birth Certificate. Am trying to locate any sort of information on his father, or any family on Ellen's side. Gina
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Bradbury-Herbert or Emily - Bradford
Do you have a Herbert c.1888 or Emily c.1894 Bradbury who had a step father James Powell from Monmouthshire. 1901 census has them living at 6 Loom Street Bradford.Mother Martha was born in Horncastle Lincoln c.1863.
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SWAINE - HAIGH - BUSFIELD - Bradford
GREAT GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER
WILLIE SWAINE
Son of ?
Born 1816 in North Bierley Bradford Yorks
Married SARAH HAIGH in ? born 1818 Bowling Bradford Yorkshire
OCCUPATION
Worsted Weaver
Living at 102 Bolton Road in 1881
CHILDREN
HANNAH SWAINE born 1837 N Bierley Yorkshire
ELIZABETH SWAINE born 1839 N Bierley Yorkshire
MARY CHRISTIANA SWAINE born 1841 Wibsey Yorkshire
Married Thomas Busfield (My Gt Grandparents)
JOHN SWAINE born 1845 N Bierley Yorkshire
SARAH JANE SWAINE born 1848 N Bierley Yorkshire
WILLIAM HENRY SWAINE born 1851 N Bierley Yorkshire
BENJAMIN SWAINE born Dec quarter 1852 in Bradford Yorkshire
Married Susannah Sharp
SUSANNAH SWAINE born 1860 Morton Yorkshire
Willie Swaine died in 1882 aged 66 years in Bradford Yorkshire
Sarah Swaine died in 1890 aged 71 years in Bradford Yorkshire
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BUSFIELD SWAINE HARPLEY - Bradford
GREAT GREAT GRANDMOTHER.
MARY CHRISTIANA SWAINE.
Daughter of WILLIE and SARAH SWAINE nee HAIGH.
Born 25th December 1840 in Wibsey Yorkshire.
Married THOMAS BUSFIELD in ? no marriage found.
Lived at 100 Bolton Road Bradford in 1876 when son Joseph was born.
Living at 102 Bolton Road in 1881 with MaryÕs Parents Willie and Sarah Swaine, as Thomas had just died.
CHILDREN.
WILLIAM H BUSFIELD, born 1866 in Morton Yorkshire.
SARAH BUSFIELD, born 1868 in Low Moor Bradford Yorkshire.
JOSEPH SWAINE BUSFIELD, born 22nd March 1876.
Married Elizabeth Ellen Harpley on 26th December 1896 in Keighley West Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Samuel and Julia Harpley nee Peaton.
Thomas Busfield died 19th March 1881 at Charlestown Morton Bingley Yorkshire.
Mary Christian Busfield died 2nd June 1888 at Workhouse Horton Bradford Yorkshire
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Busfield - Bradford
GREAT GRANDFATHER.
JOSEPH SWAINE BUSFIELD.
Son of THOMAS BUSFIELD & MARY CHRISTIANA SWAINE
Born 22nd March 1876 in Bradford West Yorkshire.
OCCUPATION
Engine Tender.
Married ELIZABETH ELLEN HARPLEY (age 18yrs) on 26th December 1896 in the
Parish Church at Keighley, West Yorkshire.
ElizabethÕs parents Samuel and Julia Harpley nee Peaton
On the 1901 census living at 10 Arthur Street, Keighley in the parish of St Mary of the virgin, Eastwood. RG13/4078 page 45
CHILDREN.
JOSEPH BUSFIELD born 1898.
ROSE BUSFIELD born 1899 died 4th February 1979.
Married Fredrick Kettlewell 2 children 1 girl Winnifred and 1 boy Donald.
THOMAS BUSFIELD born 1901 died aged approx 3 months.
JACK BUSFIELD born ?.
EDGAR BUSFIELD born June 1902 in NBIERLEY died 4th October 1934.
DOUGLAS BUSFIELD born 1906 died 20th February 1963 at Middleton Hospital Ilkley and left his body to science. He was taken to St James University Hospital Leeds on 22nd February 1963. He was interred 1965, 2 years after he died, at Harehills cemetary.
WINNIFRED BUSFIELD born 12th January 1908 died 9th April 1995 in Hereford.
Buried at Nab Wood Cemetary with her husband and two daughters Helen and Betty
married Walter Miles ( My Grandparents)
ARTHUR BUSFIELD b...
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Cundall, James - Bradford
Looking for information on James Cundall b1870ish, gamekeeper at St.Ives Estate near Bingley, married to Elizabeth Mylrea
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mchugh/mccue - Bradford
mary hoy married a james mchugh/mccue in 1873 in bradford yorks children john, ellen,agnes and mary elizabeth are there any decendants out there, james died before 1891 and mary could of married again
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Family history. - Bradford
My late Grand-father served with the 2nd Batt.West Yorkshire Regiment (P.W.O.) during the 2nd Ashanti War of 1895-1896 also, the Anglo Boer War 1899-1902. Anyone that also had a family member that served with said regiment during either campaign, is welcome to contact me to exchange information and general help.
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BRADFORD, HORTON - Bradford
William Graham born 1877 Bradford (Grandfather)
In Lower Thomas street, Horton
Parents were
John Graham & Elizabeth Malone married 1871
Bradford) (from Caledonia Street & Franklin Street)
Parents of John were,
William Graham 1814 & Julia ? Graham1817
both born Ireland
In 1881 stayed in Grafton Street, Horton in Bradford.
Is there anyone who have these people in their Family ?
Or are looking for them, I would love more details.
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North Bierley-Whitaker/Worsnop - Bradford
Looking for any info regarding Roy Worsnop Whitaker born 1907 in North Bieley, Bradford. Not sure were the Worsnop part of his name comes from, which is not helping my search. His mother was Edith Whitaker( un-married)and her mother may have been Elizabeth Whitaker or Worsnop.
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family search - Bradford
looking for family of kathleen drewery dob 29/11/23 father fred mother eveline lived in lumbs square & paisley street married to wilfred ryan in 1945 can some one please help any information at all
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Walker, Stamp, Duplicy - Bradford
I'm looking for descendents and ancestors of William Walker (1803-1867) and Kezia Wesley Stamp Walker (daughter of a Rev. Stamp), who lived in Bolling Hall, Bradford, at time of 1851 census. They had seven sons: John, William, Arthur, Alfred, Ashley, Frank and Harry, and one daughter, Kezia. William Walker's mother's maiden name was Lydia Duplicy, and was listed as age 80 in the 1851 census, daughter of J. Duplicy. Would love to learn more about the Stamps, Duplicys, or any descendents of the Walkers.
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McKinley - Bradford
The McKinley family lived in Potternewton, BRADFORD in 1901 census. George (c1863) & Elizabeth (Irwin c1862), with children, Florence, Isaac, John Irwin, Elizabth & Emma (my grandma).
Anyone else have interest in this family?
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kraft - Bradford
pork butcher and sausage skin manufacurer.
Links with Bradford, Morley, Gildersome, Batley (carr) and Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
Also, family links in Dublin, Ireland.
Any information sought.
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