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     Ann HALSTEAD was born on 27 May 1851 at Blackley, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John HALSTEAD and Alice CHAPMAN. Ann HALSTEAD was baptised on 29 June 1851 at Blackley, Lancashire.
Ann died in January 1852 at Blackley, Lancashire.² Ann was buried on 1 February 1852 at Blackley, Lancashire.

     Henry HALSTEAD was born on 22 May 1853 at Blackley, Lancashire, England. He was the son of John HALSTEAD and Alice CHAPMAN.
Henry died in November 1853 at Blackley, Lancashire.¹ Henry was buried on 27 November 1853 at Blackley, Lancashire.

     Alice HALSTEAD was born on 1 November 1854 at Blackley, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John HALSTEAD and Alice CHAPMAN.
Alice died in April 1857 at Blackley, Lancashire, at the age of 2.² Alice was buried on 19 April 1857 at Blackley, Lancashire.

     William HALSTEAD was born on 20 May 1857 at Blackley, Lancashire, England. As William HALLSTEAD.¹ He was the son of John HALSTEAD and Alice CHAPMAN.
William's death was registered in 1858 in the Blackley registration district.²

     Her married name was HOLLAND. Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Lily HAIGH was born in 1896.
Lily married Frank HALSTEAD, son of Joe HALSTEAD and Emma HUDSON, on 11 September 1915 at the Register Office, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. She was a Flanneleete Weaver aged 20, a spinster residing at 116 Bradford Road North, Huddersfield. Her father was listed as Frederick William HAIGH, a Labourer in Ammunition Works. Married in the Register Office, by Licence. The marriage was witnessed by Elizabeth HALSTEAD and George STRINGER.^1,2
Her husband, Frank, died on 1 July 1916 at Somme, France, at the age of 31; He was a private in the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and is commemorated on the Bertrancourt Military Cemetery, France. He was awarded the 15 Star, Bristish War Medal and the Victory Medal.³
Lily married William HOLLAND on 24 May 1920 at St Andrew, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. She was aged 25, a widow residing at 116 Bradford Road North. Her father was listed as Frederick William HAIGH (deceased), a Labourer. after Banns. The marriage was witnessed by George HOLLAND and James William HAIGH.^1,4

     William HOLLAND was born on 4 March 1896.
William married Lily HALSTEAD on 24 May 1920 at St Andrew, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. He was a Railway Worker aged 24, a bachelor residing at 116 Bradford Road North. His father was listed as George HOLLAND (deceased), a Labourer. after Banns. The marriage was witnessed by George HOLLAND and James William HAIGH.^1,2
William died on 14 December 1954, at the age of 58, and his death was registered in the Huddersfield registration district.³

     Humphrey GILL was born in 1829 at Stainland, Yorkshire, England.
Humphrey married Betty ACKROYD in 1849 in the Huddersfield registration district.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 at 48 Gagger Green, Lindley, Yorkshire, England, Humphrey was listed as aged 22 born Stainland, the Head of Household; a Woollen Hand Loom Weaver, living with his wife Betty, daughters Eliza and Norena.²
Humphrey's death was registered in 1853 in the Halifax registration district.³

     Isaac CLARK was born in 1847.
Isaac married Rachel GILL, daughter of Humphrey GILL and Betty ACKROYD, on 18 September 1875 at St John the Baptist, Halifax, Yorkshire, England. He was a Wire Drawer aged 28, a widower residing in Southowram. His father was listed as John CLARK, a Miner. After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by T J CARTER and Eliza WILKIINSON.^1,2

     James RUSHTON was born in 1820 at Marsden, Lancashire, England.
James married Alice HALSTEAD, daughter of James HALSTEAD and Elizabeth HOLT, on 1 July 1843 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. He was a Weaver of full age, a bachelor residing in Barrowford. His father was listed as Henry ATKINSON, a Maltster. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Varley SMITH and James ELLIS.^1,2
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Halstead Lane, Barrowford Booth, Lancashire, England, James was listed as aged 31 born Marsden, the Head of Household; a Cotton Weaver, living with his wife Alice, sons John H, James and Henry, daughter Margaret.³

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Margaret SHACKLETON was born before 1822.
Margaret married Richard HALSTEAD, son of Jonathan HALSTEAD and Betty ELLIS, on 5 August 1843 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. She was of full age, a spinster residing in Trawden. Her father was listed as John SHACKLETON, a Weaver. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by John WHITAKER and James ELLIS.^1,2
Margaret died before 1851.²

     John BRACEWELL was born in 1816 at Colne, Lancashire, England.
John married Alice HALSTEAD on 16 December 1843 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. He was a Hatter of full age, a bachelor residing in Colne. His father was listed as John BRACEWELL, a Weaver. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Thomas BALDWIN and James ELLIS.^1,2
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Lister Street, Colne, Lancashire, England, John was listed as aged 35 born Colne, the Head of Household; a Delaine Weaver, living with his wife Alice, son Henry, daughters Mary Ann and Thomasin.³
In the census of 7 April 1861 at Lister Street, Colne, Lancashire, John was listed as aged 44 born Colne, the Head of Household; a Cotton Weaver, living with his wife Alice, son Henry, daughters Mary, Thomasin and Nancy.⁴
His wife, Alice, died before 1881.
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 22 Lister Street, Colne, Lancashire, England, John was listed as a widower, aged 75 born Colne, the Head of Household; living with lodgers Robert MIDDLETON, Jane WARD, Miles HIGGIN, Henry WOOD and James HALSTEAD.⁵

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Ann PICKLES was born before 1823.
Ann married William HALSTEAD, son of Jonathan HALSTEAD and Betty ELLIS, on 17 March 1844 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. She was of full age, a spinster residing in Trawden. Her father was listed as William PICKLES, a Weaver. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Blackburn RILEY and James ELLIS.^1,2
Ann died before 1850.

     Randolph SMITH was born in 1824 at Barnoldswick, Yorkshire, England.
Randolph married Harriet HALSTEAD, daughter of Joseph HALSTEAD and Harriet SMITH, on 4 July 1847 at Christ Church, Colne, Lancashire, England. He was a Cotton Spinner of full age, a bachelor residing in Lodge Holme. His father was listed as John SMITH, a Cotton Spinner. Married in the Christ Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Licence. The marriage was witnessed by Susanna HEY and Richard WHITAKER.^1,2
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Lane House, Trawden, Lancashire, England, Randolph was listed as aged 26 born Barnoldswick, Yorkshire, the Head of Household; a Cotton Manufacturer, living with his wife Harriet, daughter Jane.³
In the census of 7 April 1861 at Lane House, Trawden, Lancashire, Randolph was listed as aged 36 born Barnoldswick, Yorkshire, the Head of Household; a Cotton & Worsted Power Loom Weaver, living with his wife Harriet, son Joseph, daughter Jane.⁴
Randolph died on 22 January 1867 at Colne, Lancashire, England.^5,6 His estate was probated on 15 February 1867 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The estate was valued at under £4,000.⁶

     Joseph HALSTEAD was born on 13 September 1796 at Colne, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of John HALSTEAD and Martha KIPPAX. Joseph HALSTEAD was baptised on 9 October 1796 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England.¹
Joseph married Harriet SMITH on 15 January 1822 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire. He was a Cotton Manufacturer, a bachelor residing in this Town. Married by Banns. The marriage was witnessed by John DYSON and Henry AYRTON.²
Joseph died on 10 August 1840 at Colne, Lancashire, at the age of 43.³

Appears in a newspaper article on on 15 August 1840 at at Preston, Lancashire, England, DREADFUL RIOTS AT COLNE, AND LOSS OF LIFE.
We regret to have this week the duty imposed upon us of laying before our readers the particulars of some most serious and disgraceful disturbanes which have occurred at Colne, and which took place towards the close of last week, and at the commencemlent of the present. Immediately on receiving intelligence of the riots, we thought it desirable, in order to obtain an accurate and circumstantial account of the whole of the transactions, to repair at once to the spot, and thus be able to make our inquiries from the most authentic sources. We believe the following will be found a faithful detail of the events immediately leading to and characterizing the disturbance. Many of our readers are doubtless aware that the lower orders of Colne and its populous vicinity, have always evinced a great partiality for the Chartists, and have taken a prominent part in most of their public manifestations. Indeed, so prevailing was the Chartist mania among the working people of that neighbourhood, that Colne has always been regarded and spoken of as the hot-bed of Chartism in North Lancanshire. An opinion has been somewhat prevalently entertained by those who are not familiar with the slate of things in Colne, that the weavers, who constitute the great bulk of its labouring population, have been in a condition of excessive privation and distress. This, however, is not the case, and therefore the restless and lawless rabble who have taken part in these painful occurrence, have not to plead the pressure of want and destitution as an incentive to, or a palliation for, their violent and bloodthirsty proceedings. We are assured, upon the best authority, that in consequence of the extensive introduction of Mousseline de laine wearivng into the neighbourhood, the people of that district have not had, for some years, the opporunaity of better earnings, and that those who choose to work, and conduct themselves with ordinary thrift, may live plentifully and comfortably. This is an ingredient of the narrative that we deem most important to forming a just opinion with regard to the merits of the wbole transaction. In natural sympathy with the other doctrines of Chartism, the lower orders of Colne have always shown greet hostility to the magistrates and constables, as indeed to all other constituted authorities, but their vengeance and opposition have been more particularly and openly exhibited towards the rural police, since the introduction of that force into the neighbourhood.
This feeling broke out with such violence in April last, as to make it necessary to increase the force for a time, from the number of ten or twelve to about fifty, supported for several days by a military force. This had the effect of suppressing for awhile the lawless proceedings of the populace, and it was hoped by the authorities that the polics were steadily gaining ground in the estimation of those who had been violently opposed to them; but it appears, that about three weeks since, this opposition was revived with increased violence, and was shown more openly from day to day, till at last the rabble proceeded, at nights, to the breaking of windows, and making some murderous attacks upon the officers by large volleys of stones, in some cases from the house-tops. The first party attacked was Mr. Bolton, a solicitor, of Colne, whose public conduct, on several points, had rendered him especially obnoxions to the rabble. His official and private efforts against the chartists, and in the establishment of the new police, marked him out as the first object of their vengeance; and, accordingly, on Tuesday evening week, they began with demolishing about fourteen of his windows, and making a dreadful attack with stones upon the police, who were driven from the streets, and many of whom were severely hurt. Partial disturbances again took place on Wednesday evening; and on Thursday night, about ten o'clock, the town was entered by a mob of 200 men, under the command of a leader, armed with pistols, pikes, bludgeons, and stones, who for half an hour had complete and uncontrolled possession of the main street, where they broke about 200 windows, and committed some very severe personal injuries upon several of the respectable inhabitants, and some of the constables. Commands to fiee and re-charge were distinctly heard, and have been deposed to. A military force was sent for to the barracks at Burnley; but the rabble had made their attacks so rapidly, and dispersed so instantly after it, that, when the military arrived, the town was perfectly quiet, and the soldiers at once returned to their barracks. Next day, (Friday) as will be found from the evidence given at the inquest, by W. Hewson Wood, Esq., a public meeting was advertised, to concert measures for the protection of life and properly ; but, when the hour of meeting arrived, the chartists and the rabble had taken possession of the room, and the magistrates and respectable inhabitants were obliged to assemble at the King's Head Inn, where, among other measures for preventing a repetition of the scenes of the preceding night, it was resolved that a deputation, with one of the magistrates, should proceed to Burnley for military assistance. Detachments of cavalry and infantry were instantly despatched, and, by their presence in the town till Sunday morning, secured the peace of the place, the unfortunate circumstance being, that they did not remain longer. As far as we could collect the feeling of the principal inhabitants, there seems but one opinion of marked disapprobation and regret at the premature withdrawal of the troops, and the magistrates quite partake in that regret; but they were informed by Major Lindsay, we are told, that the orders to officers in commend on such occasions were such as to require the troops to return to barracks. This seems strange, if it be so ; and probably some further inquiry will be made into it; at all events there ought to be an inquiry, and that of a strict and seatching nature. We sincerely believe, there is not a town in England so completly under the dominion of mob law, as this unfortunate town of Colne; and the general opinion of the respectable inhabitants is, that, in such at reign of terror, the remedy must at last be a permanent military force in barracks.
On the withdrawal of the troops on Sunday, the excitement appeared in some measure to subside, and Sunday night passed over quietly. On Monday night, however, there was a repetition of the lawless scenes which had previously disgraced the town, and they unhappily ended in the murder of Mr. Joseph Halstead, a gentlemen who had been just been sworn in, and was acting as a special constable. An elaborate narrative of the events of Monday will be found detailed in the evidence given at the inquest, the leading features of which will be found subjoined. It appears that at an early hour on Monday evening, it became known to the police and magistrates, that the desperadoes who had committed the outrages on Thursday intended to renew them on that night, and that assemblages were collecting for that purpose a short distance from the town, on the road towards Keighley. In consequence of this discovery the magiatrates issued summonses to a number of the respectable inhabitants, calling upon them to attend at the King's Head Inn, and be sworn in as special constables for the preservation of the peace. About seventy were, accordingly, sworn in, and, with the magistrates and the police (who had been reinforced subse- quently to Thursday night, and amounted to between thirty and forty men), went into the streets for thle purpose of dispesing the assemblages of people which they might find there. They paraded several of the streets without meeting with any serious result or opposition. Meanwhile the riot act was read several times by the magistrates, Mr. Wood and Mr. Foulds.
At length, between ten and eleven o'clock, it was announcod that a large body of people were entering the town from the Keighley road, and the magistrates, with, the police and constables, moved in that direction to meet them. As it afterwards turned out, the desperadoes had been in the new church recently erected, about half a mile to the east of Colne, where they had plentifully and most formidably provided themselves with weapons. At the time the church was railed round, there were about fifty of the iron rails to spare, and they were deposited in a kind of cellar, to be ready for use if required. The rabble had found some means of access into the church (there, was no appearance of their having forced an entry) and there they armed themselves with the rails. They are very murderous weapons, being spear-headed, about five feet long, and we should fancy about twelve or fourteen pounds in weight each. With these weapons the rioters were entering the town, at the time just alluded to. As soon as the constables came in sight of the mob, the latter halted for a moment, and fired two pistols, whether loaded with ball, and, if so, whether directed at the constables, could not be ascertained; but, at all events, no damage was done by the shots, When these pistols were discharged, the mob set up a loud shout as if about to charge the constables; but, finding that the latter were advancing upon them, they gave way, and turned down St. John Street, (which runs towards the south side of the town, and is at right angles wiih the main street) intending, no doubt, to pass on the right of the constables, and get into their rear.-The constables, however, guessing their object, turned down Parliament Street, which runs parallel with St. John Street, and, on arriving at a cross road which forms a commnication between the two, they encountered the mob, who immediately attacked them, and a sharp conflict ensued, the result of which was tha the mob were routed, and driven off the ground, leaving two or three prisoners in the hands of the police. After they were gone, the police and constables patrolled about the streets; and, at a short distance from the spot where the principial encounter had taken place, tbey found one of the special constables, Mr. Joseph Halstead, a respectable mnanufacturer of Colne, lying on the ground, with his skull most dreadfully fractured, having apparently been struck a terrific blow with an iron bar, or some other weapon of the same kind, by which the fore part of his skull had been completely beaten in, and his face so frightfully disfigured, that it was with great difficulty he was recog- nized. He was alive when discovered, but perfectly insensible, and breathed his last in a few minutes afterwards. Another constable, too, Mr. Temple, manager of the Colne branch of the Craven bank, was found to have received a desperate cut on the back of the head, apparently inflicted by a sword, or some other cutting instrumnent. A sergeant of the police also received a severe stab in the shoulder during the affray; but we are happy to say that neither he nor Mr. Temple are in any serious danger.
The circumstances under which Mr. Halstead and Mr. Temple received their wounds were the following: They, with three or four other constables, had gone to look out towards the south side of the town, and, without knowing what was going on, turned up one of the streets leading towards the place where the conflict was in progress, between the constables and the mob. When the latter gave way they encountered these gentlemen, whom they attaeked on all sides with the results which we have already mentioned.
As soon as the shocking murder of Mr. Halstead was made known to the magistrates, they set on foot the most active inquiries for the purpose of detecting and apprehending the murderers; and, some information having been procured, warrants were immediately issued, and several individuals were apprehended during the night; one of them, a well known Clarhist, was taken in the act of trying to conceal a musket by thrusting it through a sky-light upon the roof of his house; and on examining him, his shirt was found marked with recent splashes of blood. As soon as the disturbances commenced, a messenger was despatched to Burnley for the military, and a troop of dragoons were called out and galloped off to Colne immediately. They were, however, as before, too late to be of any service, the rioters having betaken themselves to their homes before their arrival. During the whole of Monday night the constables kept up a vigilant parade of the town, but no further outrage was attempted.- On Tuesday it seemed as if the dreadful events of Monday night had completely satisfied the appetites of the rioters, for no further movement on their part was attempted. The town was kept under a discipline almost amounting to martial law during the day, the constables being busily occupied in the detection and apprehension of offenders. As may be naturally supposed the tragical proceedings of Monday night filled the minds of the respectable inhabitants with terror and alarm; and a degree of painful excitement, which will not easily be disipated, still exists among them. Wednesday passed over without any recurrence of outrage, and on Thursday, when we attended the inquest, there appeared to be no reason for apprehending that further mischief was brooding. In the course of Thursday, the town presented a scene of great bustle and excitement, owing to the continual parading of the constables and soldiers, the arrival of strangers, the apprehension of prisoners, and the preparations for the inquest, of which latter we proceed to give the report:-
INQUEST ON THE BODY OF MR. HALSTEAD.
On Thursday morning, a jury assembled at the Angel Inn, Colne, before J. Hargreaves, Esq., coroner, on view of the body of Mr. Joseph Halstead. The following gentlemen were of the jury :_
Mr. Thomas Lonsdale, Foreman. Mr. J. Lambert. Mr. W Stowell. Mr. H Ayrton. Mr W. Elliot. Mr J. Bulcock. Mr R. Cragg, Mr. R Walton. Mr Thomas Hartley. Mr John Hartley. Mr R. Redchalgh. Mr W, Pilling. Mr Jas. Hartley, Trawden Mr John Shaw. Mr Jas. Hartley, Marsden Mr Richard Nutter.
The body of the unfortunate deceased presented a most appalling spectacle. The head was literally one livid mass of cuts and bruises, it being wholly impossible to recognize a single feature of the face. A more shocking spectacle it has never been our painful lot to behold.
Before the depositions were taken the several prisoners who stood charged with being in the riots, were brought in; they are all of the lowest class of people, and gave their names as under:- John Wilkinson, James Wilkinson, W Smith, R. Boothman, Thomas Riley, Hartley Spencer, W. Wilkinson.
Mr. James Hartley, attorney, appeared on behalf off Boothman and four of the other prisoners.
William Hewson Wood, Esq. was the first witness examined - After bing sworn, he deposed as follows - I am a magistrate acting in this neighbourhood, During last week, for several evenings, serious disturbances occurred in this town, from the opposition given by the populace to the rural police force: a number of windows were broken and other outrages were committed: I heard occasional discharges of fire arms during the meetings of the rabble. On the Thursday evening a considerable crowd assembled at the east end of the town, when great destruction of property took place, and the police constables were driven from the streets: the mob broke the windows of several persons; the inspector of police, named Davison, was severely injured, and other inhabitants of the town were also assaulted. I and Mr. Foulds, another magistrate, thought it necessary to take measures for securing the public peace and accordingly on the following day (Friday) a meeting was convened, to be held at the grammar school, but at the hour appointed for the meeting the rabble had taken possession of the school, and the meeting had to be held elsewhere. It was deemed necessary to call in Ihe military, and I proceeded to the barracks at Burnley for that purpose: I saw Major Lindsay, who immediately sent a detachment of cavalry and infantry: on entering the town with the soldiers we found that great crowds had assembled, who hooted and hissed us; after that the town resumed its usual quiet appearance. Saturday night also passed over without any disturbance. On Saturday night it was deemed expedient to send away the military, and they accordingly left early o Sunday morning: I should have preferred detaining the military here, as I felt confident that their presence alone secured the peace of the town, but the Major in command did not seem disposed to let them remain over Monday. Sunday passed over quietly; but on Monday, in consequence of certain information, we apprehended a disturbance, and the magistrates therefore deemed it right to swear in a number of special constables, who were summoned to attend the King's Head at eight o'clock in the evening. About 70 were sworn in, to each of whom a truncheon was given. About half- past nine o'clock it was found necessary to order the constables out in consequence of large crowds having collected. There were about 26 of the rural police in the town. The magistrates, viz. myself and Mr. Foulds proceeded at the head of both forces through the town: the streets were in such a state that we found it necessary to read the riot act. I read it, and endeavoured to explain it, and told the people that their remaining in the streets after the reading of the riot act was felony. There might at this time be about 200 people in the street. There was no actual riot, but there was evidently a disposition to riot, and the riot act was again read by Mr. Foulds: in all it was read about half a dozen times, in order that the people might not be ignorant of what was going on, and on each occasion they were admonished. By this time the streets were comparatively clear, and the constables then proceeded down Windy bank. It was soon afterwards thought advisable to divide the constables into parties, in order to go into the back streets. I and one party went into Parliament Street, when an alarm being given, we proceeded into Market Street, where we heard shouting and the report of fire arms at the east end of the town. The mob challenged the constables to come on, using at the time tremendous threats, and letting off fire arms. We remained in our position some time, and then proceeded further eastward to St. John Street, where we found the lamps had been put out. Thence we went down Clayton Street, where we again heard shouts, noises, the striking of iron bars, and the report of fire arms. I heard shouts of "Come on," "Be firm," "Mash at them," and other expressions to that purport. A party of the constables who had gone in another direction, had evidently been engaged in conflict with the rioters. We went forward. when one of the police came to us in Cross Street, and said that one of the constables was killed. This was about eleven o'clock. When this occurred the police had got generally engaged with the rioters. A tremendous volley of stones drove me and my party from our position. When we got into the main street, I saw a great body of the mob marching rapidly along, many of them armed with murderous weapons. They marched in military array, four abreast, each man carrying a bludgeon. I returned to the King's Arms, where I despatched messengers to Burnley for the military. The cavalry arrived here with great expedition about half-past twelve o'clock; but the crowd had then completely dispersed,
Mr. Bannister, attorney, examined: I have heard the evidence of Mr. Wood as to the state of the town, and am able to confirm it. I was one of the special constables on Monday evening. The deceased Joseph Halstead was one of the special constables. On the party of which I was one, going past a place called Carry-lane-head, we saw a mob, who were told to disperse, and they ran away. At Colne Field, Mr. Foulds read the riot act. I proceeded with a party on the Rope-walk up to St. John Street, where we saw a mob, who hooted at us, and immediately afterwards I heard the report of fire arms. We were attacked by the mob, and received a volley of stones. Shortly after, we found a gentleman lying in Clayton Street, who afterwards turned out to be Mr. Temple. He was much bruised and injured, and I assisted in taking him home. During the progress of our march, I perceived the mob to be generally armed with stones, bludgeons, and other weapons. I considered the appearance of the town alarming before the riot act was read.
[At this period of the inquest, another prisoner, naned John Foulds, was taken into custody, and brought into the room. His face was much cut and bruised.]
Mr. James Wylde, grocer, of Colne, On Monday night last, I was one of the special constables. Mr. Halstead, the deceased, was one of my companions. We carried truncheons with us. After parading about, for some time, we went into Back Clayton-street, and Mr. Halstead and I made a stand there for a few moments. We then saw a mob, and on discovering us, they advanced; one of the mob ran up to me, and attempted to strike at me with a large piece of iron; I however escaped harm and ran away. Mr. Halstead, was a short distance from me, and did not escape. He must at that time have been murdered. There might be from one hundred to one hundred and fifty of the mob, many of whomn were armed. On approaching us, they fired two pistols. The person who struck at me with the iron, aimed with all his force, a most deadly blow. I left Mr. Halstead standing at the bottom of some steps, and when I left him he was two or three yards from me.
The above is the extent to which the inquest had proceeded, when we left Colne on Thursday evening, and, as will be seen, comprises a tolerably complete account of the riot from beginning to end. At half-past eleven o'clock on Thursday night, the inquest was adjourned until ten o'clock yesterday morning. When our account left at noon yesterday, there were several witnesses to examine, and it is doubtful whether the inquiry would be completed last evening. It is not expected that any of the prisoners, at present in custody, will be inculpated by the verdict of the jury, but we believe the police have great hopes of being able to fix the parties implicated in the murder.
All the persons in custody appeared to have received more or less of punishment, from which it was evident there had been some sharp skirmishing. In the course of Thursday, Major General Napier arrived in Colne, to make inquiries on the part of Government as to the origin of the riot, the conduct of the military, and the measures of protection requisite for adoption hereafter. Soon after his arrival a placard was issued, offering a reward of £200 for the apprehension of the murderer of Mr. Halatetad, £100 to be paid by Government, and the other by the inhabitants of the town. The advertisment further promises the Secretary of State's incessions for any one who may give information, as to the commission of the murder, except the actual murderer.⁴ He LANCASTER LENT ASSIZES
WEDNESDAY
The write-up of the trial runs to 15 pages - if anyone is interested in the transcript please email me on 27 March 1841 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England.⁴

Appears in a newspaper article on on 26 June 1841 at at Yorkshire, England, TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR
Sir,-The readers of the Star will recollect the disturbances that took place in Colne in the month of August last, in consequence of the previous brutal, cowardly, and unjustifiable conduct of the " Jacks in office," or the should be peace preservers, and their tools of all work, the county police. The consequence was, the committal of four young men to Lancaster Castle, charged with the wilful murder of Mr. Halstead, who came by his death at that time, from the hand or hands of some person or, persons at present unknown.
The aforesaid young men were tried on the capital charge at the late assizes at Lancaster, and three of them were acquitted of the murder, but, at the suggestion of their counsel, pleaded guilty to the charge of misdemeanor. Richard Boothman, the other prisoner, was found guilty by the Jury of wilful murder, on the testimony of two hired and unprincipled policemen. Owing to some strange and unaccountable circumstance at the trial, the witnesses for the prisoner Boothman, who were ready, and capable of proving an alibi in his favour, were not brought forward. Tho consequence was as stated before, and he wae sentenced to death: but by prompt and energetic exertions being made, by memorials being sent to Lord Normanby and the Queen, his sentence was commuted to transportation for life. A poor, innocent, unoffending young man transported for life! It is the general and unanimous conviction in this town that he is perfectly innocent of the crime for which he is suffering.
The Rev. J. Henderson, Incumbent in this town, is worthy of all praise for using his talent and influence in behalf of the injured and unfortunate Boothman, in endeavonring to obtain his release; but hitherto his charitable intentions have not been successful, arising, it is thought, from communications going from another quarter, who is in frequent communication with the Home-office.
We understand poor Boothman was removed from Lancaster gaol last week, to the bulks, preparatory to his going abroad for life, in all probability, a victim of police perjury and petty spite and malie.
In consequence of the public believing the young men were innocent of the charges brought against them, a subscription was entered into to procure them some- thing like a fair trial, and the following items were received from the different towns and villages, which, we trust, you will have the goodness to insert in your valuable and widely circulating paper:-
£ s. d.
Burnley ... ... 2 7 0
Keighley ... ... 1 6 91/2
Ackrlngton ?? 0 14 0
Hebden Bridge ?? ?? 9 0
Sand-bed, near Shaggatie ?? 0 14 7J
Barnoldswick ?? 0 12 0
Barrowford ?? ?? 0 14 0
Chatburn . ?? 9 4 31
Grindleston ?? . ?? 0It 3
Clitheroe ?? ?? 0 12 6
Farnhill ?? ..0 5 2
Glusburn. ?? ?? ?? ae 5 7
Sutton ?? ?? 12 0
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If you can find a little space for this comnmunication, you will much oblige your numerous readers in this town and neighbourhood. Respectfully, yours, &c J. WATSON.
Colne, June 22d, 1841.⁴

     John VARLEY was born in 1814 at Marsden, Lancashire, England.
John married Margaret HALSTEAD, daughter of William HALSTEAD and Peggy HALSTEAD, on 23 September 1851 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. He was a Butcher aged 37, a bachelor residing in Causeway Foot, Little Marsden. His father was listed as Robert ELLIOTT, a Cabinet Maker. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Sarah HALSTEAD and James READ.^1,2 John VARLEY witnessed the marriage of Matthew GREEN and Ann HALSTEAD on 29 August 1857 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire.^1,3
John died on 2 July 1882 at Causeway Foot, Nelson, Lancashire, England.^4,5 His estate was probated on 27 July 1882 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The estate was valued at £5,216 10s 1d.⁵

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Hannah HARTLEY was born in 1815.
Hannah married Robert HALSTEAD, son of Lawrence HALSTEAD, on 9 January 1853 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. She was aged 38, a spinster residing in Little Marsden. Her father was listed as Thomas HARTLEY, a Heel Yarn Maker. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns The marriage was witnessed by Betty LANCASTER and Hartley FEATHER.^1,2
Hannah's death was registered in 1857 in the Burnley registration district.³

     Henry ROBERTS was born in 1819 at Newchurch, Lancashire, England.
In the census of 30 March 1851 Henry was listed as single, aged 34 born Newchurch, the Head of Household; a Farmer, living with his sister Betty ROBERTS.¹
Henry married Maria HALSTEAD, daughter of James HALSTEAD and Hannah TAYLOR, on 10 December 1853 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. He was a Farmer aged 34, a bachelor residing at Pasture in Barrowford. His father was listed as John ROBERTS, a Farmer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Joseph SUTCLIFFE and Betty HALSTEAD.^2,3
In the census of 7 April 1861 at Lower Fulshaw, Barrowford, Lancashire, England, Henry was listed as married, aged 44 born Goldshaw, the Head of Household; a Farmer of 21 acres, living with his son James.⁴
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Barrowford, Lancashire, England, Henry was listed as married, aged 55 born Newchurch, the Head of Household; a Farmer of 21 acres, living with his son James, sister Betty.⁵ He and Maria HALSTEAD Her husband Henry ROBERTS clearly says that he is married on the 1861, 1871 and 1881 censuses but his wife is not with him.

The son, James, in the 1861 is clearly theirs but the question is where is Maria!

Have tried as ROBERTS and even FLANAGAN - and there is another mystery as there is no sign of her after the married in 1882.
In the census of 3 April 1881 at Pasture Row, Barrowford, Lancashire, England, Henry was listed as married, aged 64 born Goldshaw, the Head of Household; a Farmer of 21 acres.⁶
Henry died in October 1881 at Barrowford, Lancashire.⁷ Henry was buried on 24 October 1881 at St Thomas, Barrowford, Lancashire, England.⁸

     Matthew GREEN was born in 1834.
Matthew married Ann HALSTEAD, daughter of William HALSTEAD and Peggy HALSTEAD, on 29 August 1857 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. He was a Mechanic aged 23, a bachelor residing in Barrowford. His father was listed as John GREEN. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by John VARLEY and Sarah HALSTEAD.^1,2
His wife, Ann, died on 7 September 1861 at Great Marsden, Lancashire, England, at the age of 28.
Matthew married Susan Ellen LONSDALE on 23 April 1868 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire. He was a Manufacturer aged 35, a widower residing in Colne. His father was listed as John GREEN, a Weaver. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Licence. The marriage was witnessed by John LONSDALE and Elizabeth ANDREWS.^1,3
Matthew died on 14 November 1882 at Oak Bank, Nelson, Lancashire, England.⁴ His estate was probated on 19 December 1882 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The estate was valued at £18,667 15s 1d.⁴

     Her married name was DUERDEN.
Mary Ann HALSTEAD was born in 1843 at Colne, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alice HALSTEAD. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Lister Street, Colne, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 8 born Colne, the daughter of John BRACEWELL.² In the census of 7 April 1861 at Lister Street, Colne, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 18 born Colne, the daughter of John BRACEWELL.³
Mary married James DUERDEN on 6 July 1861 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. She was aged 19, a spinster residing in Colne. Her father was listed as John BRACEWELL, a Hatter. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by J EDMESON and Rachel WHITTAM.^4,5

     James DUERDEN was born in 1837 at Colne, Lancashire, England.
James married Mary Ann HALSTEAD, daughter of Alice HALSTEAD, on 6 July 1861 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. He was a Weaver aged 24, a bachelor residing in Colne. His father was listed as William DUERDEN, a Weaver. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by J EDMESON and Rachel WHITTAM.^1,2

     James WALTON was born in 1823 at Briercliffe, Lancashire, England.
James married Sarah HALSTEAD, daughter of John HALSTEAD and Sarah (?), on 8 May 1843 at St James, Briercliffe, Lancashire, England. He was a Weaver of full age, a bachelor residing in Black House Lane, Briercliffe. His father was listed as John WALTON, a Weaver. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rights and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns. The marriage was witnessed by James SHOESMITH and Elizabeth TATTERSALL.^1,2
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Public House, Haggate, Briercliffe with Extwistle, Lancashire, England, James was listed as aged 27 born Briercliffe, the Head of Household; a Cotton Hand Loom Weaver, living with his wife Sarah, sons John, Thomas, Halstead and Robert, daughter Betty.³

     John WATSON was born in 1835 at Brierfield, Lancashire, England.
John married Elizabeth HALSTEAD, daughter of William HALSTEAD and Isabella WELLS, on 30 November 1863 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. He was a Collier aged 29, a bachelor residing in Little Marsden. His father was listed as David WATSON, a Collier. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Sarah WILKINSON and Samuel SMITH.^1,2
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Reedley Road, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, John was listed as aged 36 born Brierfield, the Head of Household; a Coal Miner, living with his wife Elizabeth, daughters Mary Elizabeth and Jane, son Joseph.³
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 27 Bradley Road, Great and Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, John was listed as aged 46 born Nelson, the Head of Household; a Cotton Weaver, living with his wife Elizabeth, son Joseph, daughters Mary Elizabeth and Jane.⁴
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 21 Bradley Road, Great and Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, John was listed as aged 56 born Nelson, the Head of Household; a Greengrocer, living with his wife Elizabeth, daughter Jane GREENWOOD, son-in-law John Thomas GREENWOOD, granddaughters Mary E and Jane Alice GREENWOOD.⁵

     Her married name was HARTLEY.¹ Her married name was RUSHTON.
Sarah HORSFALL was born in 1842 at Trawden, Lancashire, England.
Sarah married William RUSHTON, son of Oates RUSHTON and Martha HALSTEAD, on 18 February 1861 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. She was aged 20, a spinster residing in Little Marsden. Her father was listed as John HORSFALL, a Mill Manager. After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Henry HARTLEY and Ellen HARTLEY.²
In the census of 7 April 1861 at Lomeshaye Lane Top, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a Cotton Power Loom Weaver, aged 21 born Trawden, the wife of William RUSHTON (a Stone Mason, living with his wife Sarah.)³
Her husband, William, died in 1862 in the Burnley registration district; The lancashire BMD website has an age of 23 for William.⁴
Sarah married William HALSTEAD, son of Nancy HARTLEY, on 22 February 1866 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire. She was a Cotton Power Loom Weaver aged 24, a widow residing in Little Marsden. Her father was listed as John HORSFALL, an Overlooker. by Superintendent Registrar Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by J W FISHER and John HORSFIELD.¹
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Crowther Street, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 30 born Rushton, the wife of William HALSTEAD (a Stone Cutter, living with his wife Sarah.)⁵
Sarah died on 29 June 1875 at Lee, Marsden, Lancashire, England. Sex - Female / Aged - 35 Year / Occupation - wife of William HARTLEY, a Farmer / Cause of death - 1 day Coma - certified by Alex P MILLER M D / Informant - W HARTLEY, widower of deceased, present at death, Lee, Marsden / Registered - 30 June 1875.^6,7

     William RUSHTON was born in 1839 at Great Marsden, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Oates RUSHTON and Martha HALSTEAD. In the census of 6 June 1841 at Coley Hall, Great Marsden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 2 born in county, the assumed son of Oates RUSHTON.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Coley Hall, Great Marsden, Lancashire, he was listed as aged 12 born Marsden, the son of Oates RUSHTON.²
William married Sarah HORSFALL on 18 February 1861 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. He was a Mason aged 22, a bachelor residing in Little Marsden. His father was listed as Oates RUSHTON, a Farmer. After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Henry HARTLEY and Ellen HARTLEY.³
In the census of 7 April 1861 at Lomeshaye Lane Top, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 22 born Great Marsden, the Head of Household; a Stone Mason, living with his wife Sarah.⁴
William's death was registered in 1862 in the Burnley registration district. The lancashire BMD website has an age of 23 for William.⁵

     Daniel WATERWORTH was born in 1851 at Briercliffe, Lancashire, England.
Daniel married Martha Ann HALSTEAD, daughter of James HALSTEAD and Sarah INGHAM, on 20 August 1870 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. He was a Mason aged 19, a bachelor residing in Little Marsden. His father was listed as Richard WATERWORTH, a Weaver. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Wilkinson BARCROFT and Grace BURROWS.^1,2
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Lomeshaye, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, Daniel was listed as aged 20 born Briercliffe, the Head of Household; a Stone Mason, living with his wife Martha Ann, son John W.³
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 4 Boundry Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, Daniel was listed as aged 30 born Briercliffe, the Head of Household; a Stone Mason, living with his wife Martha A, sons John W, Rawson and Thomas N, daughters Sarah E, Phoebe and Emily.⁴
In the census of 5 April 1891 at Spring Head Farm, Marsden Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England, Daniel was listed as aged 40 born Burnley, the Head of Household; a Cotton Weaver, living with his wife Martha A, sons John W, Rawson and Thomas N, daughters S E, Phoebe, Emily, Annie, Edith and Amy.⁵
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 4 Jib Hill, Burnley, Lancashire, England, Daniel was listed as aged 50 born Burnley, the Head of Household; a Stone Mason, living with his wife Martha A, sons Thomas N, Daniel and Harry, daughters Sarah E, Phoebe, Emily, Annie, Edith, Amy and Martha A.⁶
Daniel died on 22 July 1910 at 4 Elim View, Burnley, Lancashire, England.^7,8 His estate was probated on 21 October 1910 at London, England. The estate was valued at £1,428 13s 10d.⁸

     Her married name was WATERWORTH.
Martha Ann HALSTEAD was born in 1852 at Little Marsden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of James HALSTEAD and Sarah INGHAM.
Martha married Daniel WATERWORTH on 20 August 1870 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. She was aaged 18, a spinster residing in Little Marsden. Her father was listed as James HALSTEAD, a Cutlooker. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Wilkinson BARCROFT and Grace BURROWS.^2,3
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Lomeshaye, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a Worsted Weaver, aged 19 born Little Marsden, the wife of Daniel WATERWORTH (a Stone Mason, living with his wife Martha Ann, son John W.)⁴
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 4 Boundry Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 29 born Marsden, the wife of Daniel WATERWORTH (a Stone Mason, living with his wife Martha A, sons John W, Rawson and Thomas N, daughters Sarah E, Phoebe and Emily.)⁵
In the census of 5 April 1891 at Spring Head Farm, Marsden Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 39 born Burnley, the wife of Daniel WATERWORTH (a Cotton Weaver, living with his wife Martha A, sons John W, Rawson and Thomas N, daughters S E, Phoebe, Emily, Annie, Edith and Amy.)⁶
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 4 Jib Hill, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 49 born Burnley, the wife of Daniel WATERWORTH (a Stone Mason, living with his wife Martha A, sons Thomas N, Daniel and Harry, daughters Sarah E, Phoebe, Emily, Annie, Edith, Amy and Martha A.)⁷
Her husband, Daniel, died on 22 July 1910 at 4 Elim View, Burnley, Lancashire, England.^8,9 Martha Ann WATERWORTH was the executor of Daniel WATERWORTH's estate granted on 21 October 1910 at London, England; £1,428 13s 10d.⁹
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 4 Elim View, Burnley, Lancashire, Martha was listed as aged 59 born Burnley, the Head of Household; a Housekeeper, living with her son Daniel, daughters Annie, Edith, Amy and Martha Ann (married 40 years - 13 children - 10 living.)¹⁰
Martha died on 13 February 1925 at Elm View, Burnley, Lancashire, England.^9,11 Her estate was probated on 6 March 1925 at London. The estate was valued at £4,038 1s 0d.⁹

     James HANSON was born in 1816 at Higher Booths, Lancashire, England.
James married Mary HALSTEAD, daughter of James HALSTEAD and Sarah INGHAM, on 15 July 1871 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. He was a Stone Mason aged 50, a widower residing in Crawshawbooth. His father was listed as John HANSON, a Farmer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by John HORSFIELD and Ann HORSFIELD.^1,2
In the census of 3 April 1881 at Rings Nook, Higher Booths, Lancashire, England, James was listed as aged 63 born Higher Booths, the Head of Household; a Masons Labourer, living with his wife Mary, son James, daughter Sarah, brother-in-law James HALSTEAD.³
James died in April 1890 at Rings Nook, Higher Booths, Lancashire.⁴ James was buried on 9 April 1890 at St Mary and All Saints, Goodshaw, Lancashire, England.⁵

     William CROSSLEY was born in 1851.
William married Sarah Jane HALSTEAD, daughter of James HALSTEAD and Sarah INGHAM, on 19 October 1872 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. He was a Cotton Power Loom weaver aged 21, a bachelor residing in Burnley Lane. His father was listed as Thomas CROSSLEY, a Weaver. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Superintendent Registrar Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Robert LEE and Jane PRAT.^1,2

     Harold Carr THOMAS was born on 25 July 1894.
Harold married Elsie HALSTEAD, daughter of Albert HALSTEAD and Mary Elizabeth SPEAKE, on 2 August 1920 at St John, Broughton, Lancashire, England.¹
Harold died on 23 April 1971 at 17 Denville Avenue, Blackpool, Lancashire, England, at the age of 76.^2,3 His estate was probated on 22 June 1971 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. The estate was valued at £645.³

     Her married name was PILKINGTON.
Fanny THOMPSON was born in 1835 at Bury, Lancashire, England.
Fanny married John PILKINGTON in 1867 at Registrar Attended, Bury, Lancashire, England.¹
In the census of 2 April 1871 at 86 Hornby Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 36 born Lancaster, the wife of John PILKINGTON (an Engine Smith, living with his wife Fanny, daughter Harriet, sons Alfred and Halstead, stepdaughter Annie THOMPSON.)²
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 86 Hornby Street, Bury, Lancashire, she was listed as aged 42 born Lancaster, the wife of John PILKINGTON (an Engine Fitter at Works, living with his wife Fanny, daughter Harriet, son Halstead, stepdaughter Annie THOMPSON.)³

     Her married name was HOLSTEAD.
Zillah Hartley HANSON was born on 26 January 1888 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.¹
Zillah married William Wilson HOLSTEAD, son of William HOLSTEAD and Harriet WILSON, in 1912 in the Wakefield registration district.² She was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 148 Bond Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, England. She was married, a Boarding House Proprietor, born 26 January 1888. There were two other redacted people in the household.³
Her husband, William, died on 28 January 1940 at 148 Bond Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, at the age of 53.^4,5,6 Zillah Hartley HOLSTEAD was the executor of William Wilson HOLSTEAD's estate granted on 4 July 1940 at Wakefield, Yorkshire; £3,999.⁵
Zillah's death was registered in March 1985 in the Blackpool registration district at the age of 97.⁷

     William HOLSTEAD was born on 25 December 1914 at Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of William Wilson HOLSTEAD and Zillah Hartley HANSON.
William married Annie WILSON in 1939 at Lower Agbrigg, Yorkshire, England.² He was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 12 Frobisher Grove, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. He was married, an Omnibus Driver Conductor, born 25 December 1914.³ William HOLSTEAD was the executor of Francis HOLSTEAD's estate granted on 21 April 1951 at Wakefield, Yorkshire; £1,022 2s 3d.⁴
William died on 18 August 1966 at 6 Spe Grove, Lupset, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, at the age of 51.^5,4 His estate was given Letters of Administration on 21 September 1966 at Wakefield, Yorkshire. The estate was valued at £478.⁴

     Edith HOLSTEAD's birth was registered in 1920 in the Wakefield registration district.¹ She was the daughter of William Wilson HOLSTEAD and Zillah Hartley HANSON.
Edith died in April 1931 at Newton Hill, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 Edith was buried on 16 April 1931 at Outwood Cemetery, Outwood, Yorkshire, England.³

     Peter HALSTED was born in 1828 at Jackwell House, Briercliffe, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of John HALSTED and Jane PARKER. Peter HALSTED was baptised on 17 December 1828 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire, England. Peter was buried on 18 December 1828 at St James, Burnley, Lancashire, England.¹
Peter died in 1828 at Jackwell House, Briercliffe, Lancashire.¹

     John HALSTED was born in 1817 at Burnley, Lancashire, England. He was the son of John HALSTED and Jane PARKER. John HALSTED was baptised on 29 September 1817 at Burnley, Lancashire.
John died in October 1837 at Briercliffe, Lancashire, England.¹ John was buried on 8 October 1837 at Burnley, Lancashire.

     Dorothy HALSTED was born in 1822 at Briercliffe, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of John HALSTED and Jane PARKER. Dorothy HALSTED was baptised on 27 October 1822 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire, England.
Dorothy died in November 1839 at Briercliffe, Lancashire. Dorothy was buried on 5 November 1839 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire.

     George HALSTED was born in 1819 at Briercliffe, Lancashire, England. He was the son of John HALSTED and Jane PARKER. George HALSTED was baptised on 29 August 1819 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire, England.
George died in August 1821 at Briercliffe, Lancashire. George was buried on 1 September 1821 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire.

     William HALSTED was born in 1813 at Briercliffe, Lancashire, England. He was the son of John HALSTED and Jane PARKER. William HALSTED was baptised on 17 May 1813 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire, England.
William died in June 1814 at Haggate, Lancashire, England.¹ William was buried on 14 June 1814 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire.¹

     Frances HALSTED was born on 24 July 1809 at Extwistle, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of John HALSTED and Jane PARKER. Frances HALSTED was baptised on 27 August 1809 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire, England.
Frances died in January 1814 at Briercliffe, Lancashire, England, at the age of 4. Frances was buried on 26 January 1814 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire.

     Her married name was NICHOLL.¹
Elizabeth HALSTED was born on 24 April 1811 at Great Marsden, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of John HALSTED and Jane PARKER. Elizabeth HALSTED was baptised on 1 May 1811 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire, England.
Elizabeth married William NICHOLL on 9 March 1834 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire. She was of this Chapelry. Married by Banns. The marriage was witnessed by John PARKER and Robert SIMPSON.¹

     William TATTERSALL was born in 1839 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Esther TATTERSALL. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Stonefold, Lower Booths, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 12 born Haslingden, the son of Halstead ASHWORTH.¹
William married Susannah PILKINGTON on 9 February 1861 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire, England. He was a Self Acting Winder aged 22, a bachelor residing in Oxford Road. His father was listed as Halstead ASHWORTH, a Self Acting Minder. Married in the Church of St Peter, according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Edward EASTWOOD and Sarah RIDING.^2,3
In the census of 7 April 1861 at 16 Hoare Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 22 born Heywood Bridge, the Head of Household; a Self Acting Minder, living with his wife Susannah, daughter Margaret J PILKINGTON.⁴
In the census of 2 April 1871 William was listed as aged 33 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Brush Maker, living with his wife Susannah, son Albert, daughters Margaret J PILKINGTON, Esther Ann and Mary Elizabeth.

     Martha ASHWORTH was born in 1841 at Burnley, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Halstead ASHWORTH and Elizabeth NUTTER. In the census of 6 June 1841 at Oak Mount, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 1 born in county, the assumed son of Halstead ASHWORTH.¹ Martha ASHWORTH was baptised on 6 June 1841 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire, England.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Stonefold, Lower Booths, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 9 born Burnley, the daughter of Halstead ASHWORTH.³

     Sarah Ann ASHWORTH was born in 1848 at Burnley, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Halstead ASHWORTH and Elizabeth NUTTER. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Stonefold, Lower Booths, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 2 born Burnley, the daughter of Halstead ASHWORTH.¹

     Annie COLLINGE was born in 1882 at Cliviger, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE and Elizabeth CROWTHER. Annie COLLINGE was baptised on 22 January 1882 at St John the Divine, Holme in Cliviger, Lancashire, England.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 at Overtown, Cliviger, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 9 born Cliviger, the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE.² In the census of 31 March 1901 at 4 Overtown, Cliviger, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 19 born Cliviger, the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE.³

     Clara COLLINGE was born in 1884 at Cliviger, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE and Elizabeth CROWTHER. In the census of 5 April 1891 at Overtown, Cliviger, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 7 born Cliviger, the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 4 Overtown, Cliviger, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 17 born Cliviger, the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE.² In the census of 2 April 1911 at 4 Overtown, Cliviger, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 27 born Cliviger, the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE.³

     Ellen COLLINGE was born in 1889 at Cliviger, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE and Elizabeth CROWTHER. In the census of 5 April 1891 at Overtown, Cliviger, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 2 born Cliviger, the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 4 Overtown, Cliviger, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 12 born Cliviger, the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE.² In the census of 2 April 1911 at 4 Overtown, Cliviger, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 22 born Cliviger, the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE.³

     Susannah COLLINGE was born in 1891 at Cliviger, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE and Elizabeth CROWTHER. In the census of 5 April 1891 at Overtown, Cliviger, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 2 months born Cliviger, the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 4 Overtown, Cliviger, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 10 born Cliviger, the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE.² In the census of 2 April 1911 at 4 Overtown, Cliviger, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 20 born Cliviger, the daughter of Halstead COLLINGE.³

     Caroline COLLINGE was born in 1890 at Burnley, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of James COLLINGE and Mary Alice BOARDMAN. In the census of 5 April 1891 at 12 Wigan Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 1 born Burnley, the daughter of James COLLINGE.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 145 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 12 born Burnley, a Visitor of William HODKINSON.²

     James HELLIWELL was born in 1865 at Burnley, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Halstead HELLIWELL and Ann LEAVER. In the census of 2 April 1871 at New Ground Top, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 6 born Burnley, the son of Halstead HELLIWELL.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 at New Ground Top, Burnley, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 16 born Burnley, the son of Halstead HELLIWELL.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 3 Reedley Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 26 born Burnley, the son of Halstead HELLIWELL.³

     John HIVEY was born in 1848 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
John married Lucy HOLDEN, daughter of Halstead HOLDEN and Lucy OAKLEY, in 1878 in the West Derby registration district.¹
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 21 Wentworth Street, Everton, Lancashire, England, John was listed as aged 32 born Liverpool, the Head of Household; a Commercial Travellor, living with his wife Lucy, son John, daughter Alice May.²
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 24 St Domingo Vale, Everton, Lancashire, England, John was listed as aged 42 born Liverpool, the Head of Household; an Accountant, living with his wife Lucy, son John, daughters Lucy and Mabel J.³
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 7 St Domingo Vale, Everton, Lancashire, England, John was listed as aged 53 born Liverpool, the Head of Household; a General Merchants Accountant, living with his wife Lucy, sons John and William, daughters Lucy, Mabel Jane, Dorothy May, Jessie Isabel and Ethel and brother-in-law Halstead HOLDEN.⁴
His wife, Lucy, died in 1908 in the Liverpool registration district.⁵
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 7 St Domingo Vale, Everton, Lancashire, John was listed as a widower, aged 62 born Liverpool, the Head of Household; a Secretary Limited Companies, living with his sons John and William, daughters Lucy, Mabel Jane, Dorothy May, Jessie Isabel and Ethel.⁶

     James was also known as HORROX.
James HORROCKS was born in 1872 at Bury, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Halstead Hargreaves HORROCKS and Sarah HIBBERT. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 16 Landseer Street, Salford, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 9 born Bury, the son of Halstead Hargreaves HORROCKS.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 28 Chalfont Street, Salford, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Piecer, aged 19 born Bury, the son of Halstead Hargreaves HORROCKS.²
James married Sarah JONES on 24 August 1895 at Christ Church, Salford, Lancashire, England. He was a Spinner aged 23, a bachelor residing at 30 Myles Street. His father was listed as Halstead Hargreaves HORROX, a Spinner. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns, The marriage was witnessed by Daniel HORROX and Elzaiebth CAIN.^3,4

     Daniel was also known as HORROX.
Daniel HORROCKS was born in 1874 at Bury, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Halstead Hargreaves HORROCKS and Sarah HIBBERT. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 16 Landseer Street, Salford, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 7 born Bury, the son of Halstead Hargreaves HORROCKS.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 28 Chalfont Street, Salford, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Maker Up Apprentice, aged 17 born Bury, the son of Halstead Hargreaves HORROCKS.² Daniel HORROX witnessed the marriage of James HORROX and Sarah JONES on 24 August 1895 at Christ Church, Salford, Lancashire, England.^3,4
Daniel married Jessie REDFERN on 7 June 1900 at St Matthew, Stretford, Lancashire, England. He was a Maker-up aged 26, a bachelor residing at 2 Rose Street, Old Trafford. his father was listed as Halstead Hargreaves HORROX, a Winder. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, After Banns. The married was witnessed by G REDFERN and Sarah ECKERSLEY.^3,5

     Lavinia INGHAM was born in 1866 at Little Marsden, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Halstead INGHAM and Milly LEE. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Causey Fort, Hibson Road, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 5 born Marsden, the daughter of Halstead INGHAM.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 37 Hibson Road, Great and Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 15 born Nelson, the daughter of Halstead INGHAM.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 7 Hartley Street, Great and Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 25 born Nelson, the daughter of Halstead INGHAM.³
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 14 Carlton Terrace, Morecombe, Lancashire, England, Lavinia was listed as single, aged 45 born Nelson, the Head of Household; a Boarding House Keeper, living with her sister Ada INGHAM, mother Milly INGHAM.⁴

     Fred INGHAM was born in 1868 at Little Marsden, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Halstead INGHAM and Milly LEE. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Causey Fort, Hibson Road, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 3 born Marsden, the son of Halstead INGHAM.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 37 Hibson Road, Great and Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 13 born Nelson, the son of Halstead INGHAM.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 7 Hartley Street, Great and Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cloth Looker, aged 23 born Nelson, the son of Halstead INGHAM.³

     Gertrude MITCHELL was born in 1886 at Burnley, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of John MITCHELL and Ellen BENTLEY. In the census of 5 April 1891 at 282 Padiham Road, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 5 born Burnley, the daughter of John MITCHELL.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 282 Padiham Road, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Dressmaker. aged 15 born Burnley, the daughter of Ellen MITCHELL.²

     Minnie OGDEN was born in 1869 at Whitworth, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Halstead OGDEN and Christiana SUTCLIFFE. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Troughgate, Whitworth, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 2 born Whitworth, the daughter of Halstead OGDEN.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 61 Plantation Street, Bacup, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 12 born Bacup, the daughter of Halstead OGDEN.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 3 Bismark Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, aged 22 born Bacup, the daughter of Halstead OGDEN.³

     James ORMEROD was born in 1860 at Newchurch, Lancashire, England. He was the son of James ORMEROD and Elizabeth HALSTEAD. In the census of 3 April 1881 at St James Street North, Cowpe Lench, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Solicitor's Clerk, aged 21 born Newchurch, the son of James ORMEROD.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 10 St James Street, Cowpe Lench, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Solicitors CLerk, aged 31 born Newchurch, the son of Elizabeth HALSTEAD.²

     Margaret Ellen PICKLES was born in 1885 at Burnley, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of John PICKLES and Elizabeth Ann DEAN. In the census of 5 April 1891 at 27 Dale Street, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 6 born Burnley, the daughter of John PICKLES.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 271 Padiham Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 16 born Burnley, the daughter of John PICKLES.² Margaret Ellen PICKLES was the executor of John PICKLES's estate granted on 9 April 1908 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England; £1,006.³

     George PILKINGTON was born in 1786 at Burnley, Lancashire, England.
George married Harriet (?) before 1826.
In the census of 6 June 1841 at Lands End, Hapton, Lancashire, England, George was listed as aged 45 born in county, the Head of Household; a Publican, living with his assumed wife Harriet and children George, Elizabeth and Halstead.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Abbey Streey, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, George was listed as aged 66 born Burnley, the Head of Household; a Butcher, living with his wife Harriet and daughter Mary and son Halstead.²
His wife, Harriet, died in 1860 in the Haslingden registration district.³
In the census of 7 April 1861 at 105 Abbey Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, George was listed as a widower, aged 72 born Burnley, the Head of Household; a Master Butcher, living with his daughter Mary CLEGG, son Halstead PILKINGTON and grandson Charles PILKINGTON.⁴

     Her married name was PILKINGTON.
Harriet (?) was born in 1791 at Bradford, Yorkshire, England.
Harriet married George PILKINGTON before 1826.
In the census of 6 June 1841 at Lands End, Hapton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 45 born in county, the assumed wife of George PILKINGTON (a Publican, living with his assumed wife Harriet and children George, Elizabeth and Halstead.)¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Abbey Streey, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 60 born Bradford, Yorkshire, the wife of George PILKINGTON (a Butcher, living with his wife Harriet and daughter Mary and son Halstead.)²
Harriet's death was registered in 1860 in the Haslingden registration district.³

     Her married name was CLEGG.
Mary PILKINGTON was born in 1828 at Huncoat, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of George PILKINGTON and Harriet (?) In the census of 30 March 1851 at Abbey Streey, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a House Servant, aged 23 born Hancoat, the daughter of George PILKINGTON.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 at 105 Abbey Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as married, aged 32 born Hapton, the daughter of George PILKINGTON.²

     Annie THOMPSON was born in 1860 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Fanny THOMPSON. In the census of 2 April 1871 at 86 Hornby Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 8 born Lancaster, the step daughter of John PILKINGTON.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 86 Hornby Street, Bury, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 18 born Lancaster, the step daughter of John PILKINGTON.²

     George PILKINGTON was born in 1884 at Bury, Lancashire, England. He was the son of George PILKINGTON and Margaret KAY. In the census of 5 April 1891 at 12 Burnley Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 7 born Bury, the son of George PILKINGTON.¹

     Albert PILKINGTON was born in 1890 at Oldham, Lancashire, England. He was the son of George PILKINGTON and Margaret KAY. In the census of 5 April 1891 at 12 Burnley Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 1 born Bury, the son of George PILKINGTON.¹

     Priscilla POLLARD was born in 1873 at Brierfield, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of William POLLARD and Susannah RICHARDSON. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 12 Holden Road, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 8 born Brierfield, the daughter of William POLLARD.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 12 Holden Road, Little Marsden, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 18 born Brierfield, the daughter of William POLLARD.² Priscilla POLLARD witnessed the marriage of Halstead POLLARD and Bessie WHITFORD on 20 February 1892 at St Anne, Fence, Lancashire, England.^3,4

     Joseph POLLARD was born in 1876 at Brierfield, Lancashire, England. He was the son of William POLLARD and Susannah RICHARDSON. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 12 Holden Road, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 5 born Brierfield, the son of William POLLARD.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 12 Holden Road, Little Marsden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 15 born Brierfield, the son of William POLLARD.²

     Her married name was REED.^1,2
Hannah HART was born on 6 February 1866 at Bury, Lancashire, England.
Hannah married Halstead REED, son of George REED and Elizabeth WHAILES, on 24 August 1885 at St Paul, Bury, Lancashire, England. She was aged 19, a spinster residing at 27 Walmersley Road. Her father was listed as Adam HART, a Core Maker. Married in the Parish Church, according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, By Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Frederick LONSDALE and Emma REED.^1,2
In the census of 5 April 1891 at St David's Road, Lytham, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 25 born Bury, the wife of Halstead REED (a General Labourer, living with his wife Hannah, daughter Elizabeth A.)³
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 2 Nelson Street, St Anne on the Sea, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 35 born Bury, the wife of Halstead REED (a Wood Sawyer, living with his wife Hannah, daughter Elizabeth A.)⁴
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 33 St Albans Road, St Anne on the Sea, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 45 born Bury, the wife of Halstead REED (a Wood Sawyer, living with his wife Hannah, daughter Elizabeth Alice (married 23 years - 1 child - 1 living.)⁵) She was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 50 St Albans Road, St Anne on the Sea, Lancashire, England. She was married, born 6 February 1866.⁶
Her husband, Halstead, died on 17 December 1941 at 52 St Albans Road, St Anne on the Sea, Lancashire, England, at the age of 75.^7,8 Hannah HART was granted Letters of Administration on the estate of Halstead REED on 5 February 1942 at Llandudno, Conway, Wales; £185 16s 4d.⁸

     Elizabeth Alice READ was born on 27 December 1888 at Bury, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Halstead REED and Hannah HART. Elizabeth Alice READ was baptised on 6 February 1889 at St John, Bury, Lancashire, England. In the census of 5 April 1891 at St David's Road, Lytham, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 2 born Bury, the daughter of Halstead REED.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 2 Nelson Street, St Anne on the Sea, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 12 born Bury, the daughter of Halstead REED.² In the census of 2 April 1911 at 33 St Albans Road, St Anne on the Sea, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, Assisting at Home, aged 22 born Bury, the daughter of Halstead REED.³

     Annie SELLEN was born in 1881 at Bolton, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Halstead SELLEN and Mary YORKE. In the census of 5 April 1891 at 6 Brierley Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 10 born Bolton, the daughter of Thomas Halstead SELLEN.² In the census of 31 March 1901 at 64 Brierley Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, an Assistant Mistress (public Elementary School), aged 20 born Bolton, the daughter of Thomas Halstead SELLEN.³

     Ada SELLEN was born in 1884 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Halstead SELLEN and Mary YORKE. In the census of 5 April 1891 at 6 Brierley Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 5 born Manchester, the daughter of Thomas Halstead SELLEN.² In the census of 31 March 1901 at 64 Brierley Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, aged 17 born Bury, the daughter of Thomas Halstead SELLEN.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 at 10 Tenterden Street, Bury, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, aged 27 born Salford, the daughter of Thomas Halstead SELLEN.⁴

     Phebe Ellen SHOESMITH was born in 1882 at Briercliffe, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Robert SHOESMITH and Nanny NUTTALL. In the census of 5 April 1891 at 14 Haggate Street, Briercliffe, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 9 born Briercliffe, the daughter of Robert SHOESMITH.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 14 Nelson Road, Briercliffe, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 19 born Briercliffe, the daughter of Robert SHOESMITH.²

     Emily SHOESMITH was born in 1885 at Briercliffe, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Robert SHOESMITH and Nanny NUTTALL. In the census of 5 April 1891 at 14 Haggate Street, Briercliffe, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 6 born Briercliffe, the daughter of Robert SHOESMITH.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 14 Nelson Road, Briercliffe, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 16 born Briercliffe, the daughter of Robert SHOESMITH.²

     Thomas Albert SHOESMITH was born in 1890 at Briercliffe, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Robert SHOESMITH and Nanny NUTTALL. In the census of 5 April 1891 at 14 Haggate Street, Briercliffe, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 1 born Briercliffe, the son of Robert SHOESMITH.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 14 Nelson Road, Briercliffe, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 11 born Briercliffe, the son of Robert SHOESMITH.²

     Her married name was SMITH.
Sarah BOWMAN was born in 1823 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
Sarah married Thomas SMITH, son of Thomas SMITH and Mary HALSTED, on 15 September 1862 at St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire, England. She was a Housekeeper aged 40, a widower residing in Firth Street. Her father was listed as Thomas BOWMAN, a Rope Maker. After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by George DEAN and Maria HARWOOD.¹
In the census of 2 April 1871 at 11 Shorey Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 48 born Liverpool, the wife of Thomas SMITH (a Forgeman in Iron Works, living with his wife Sarah, son Halstead SMITH, stepson Daniel RYAN.)²
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Shorey Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 58 born Liverpool, the wife of Thomas SMITH (a Striker for Blacksmith, living with his wife Sarah, son Halstead SMITH, stepson Daniel RYAN, nephew Thomas PICKARANCE, niece Margaret PICKARANCE.)³
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 11 Dawson Square, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 66 born Liverpool, the wife of Thomas SMITH (infirm with old age, living with his wife Sarah, son Halstead SMITH, stepson Daniel RYAN.)⁴

     Daniel RYAN was born in 1850 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Sarah BOWMAN. In the census of 2 April 1871 at 11 Shorey Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Fire Beater, aged 21 born Liverpool, the step son of Thomas SMITH.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Shorey Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Fire Beater in Cotton Factory, aged 29 born Liverpool, the son of Thomas SMITH.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 11 Dawson Square, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a General Labourer, aged 40 born Liverpool, the step son of Thomas SMITH.³

     William SMITH was born in 1855 at Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.
William married Maria Elen BRIDGE, daughter of William BRIDGE and Sarah OGDEN, in 1877 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 53 Spring Hill Road, Accrington, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 26 born Whitehaven, Cumberland, the Head of Household; a Cotton Weaver, living with his wife Maria Ellen and son Halstead.²
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 200 Crowther Street, Spotland, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 36 born Whithaven, Cumberland, the Head of Household; a Cotton Weaver, living with his wife Maria E and sons William R and Halstead.³
In the census of 31 March 1901 at Cummersdale, Cumberland, England, William was listed as aged 44 born Whitehaven, the Head of Household; a Sub Postmaster and Grocer, living with his wife Maria E and son Halstead.⁴
In the census of 2 April 1911 at Post Office, 9 Mill Street, Cummersdale, Cumberland, England, William was listed as aged 56 born Whitehaven, the Head of Household; a Grocer and Draper, living with his wife Maria Ellen (married 33 years - 4 children - 2 living.)⁵

     William Henry STOTT was born in 1866 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Abel STOTT and Elizabeth HALSTEAD. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Bridge Street, Spotland, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 5 born Rochdale, the son of Abel STOTT.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 at Bridge Mills, Spotland, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Labourer, aged 15 born Spotland, the son of Abel STOTT.²
William married Jane HOWARD in 1886 at the Register Office, Rochdale, Lancashire, England.³
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 7 Milner Street, Spotland, Lancashire, England, William was listed as married, aged 25 born Spotland, the Head of Household; a Carter.⁴
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 3 Longacres Farm, Whitworth, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 35 born Whitworth, the Head of Household; a Coal Carter, living with his wife Jane, sons Robert H, Joseph H, Wilbert and Fred H.⁵

     John THORPE was born in 1880 at Royton, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Charlesworth THORPE and Mary Ann SUTCLIFFE. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Miner Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 5 months born Royton, the son of Charlesworth THORPE.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 17 Hornby Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 10 born Royton, the son of Charlesworth THORPE.² In the census of 31 March 1901 at 4 Bridson Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Brass Moulder, aged 20 born Royton, the son of Charlesworth THORPE.³

     John T STANDISH was born in 1862 at Oldham, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Edward STANDISH and Martha CHARLESWORTH. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Miner Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cotton Spinner, aged 19 born Oldham, the brother of Charlesworth THORPE.¹

     Henry TOMLINSON was born in 1857 at Rawtenstall, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Henry TOMLINSON and Margaret HALSTEAD. In the census of 7 April 1861 at Haslingden Road, Lower Booths, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 4 born Rawtenstall, the son of Henry TOMLINSON.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 4 Meadow Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, England, he was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 14 born Newchurch, the son of Henry TOMLINSON.²

     George VARLEY was born in 1839 at Burnley, Lancashire, England. He was the son of William VARLEY and Mary HALSTEAD.
George married Elizabeth ROBERTS on 6 July 1861 at Holy Trinity, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England. He was a Warehouseman aged 23, a bachelor residing in Habergham Eaves. His father was listed as William VARLEY, an Engineer. According to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Richard VARLEY and Sophia ?.^1,2
In the census of 2 April 1871 at 24 Stock Street, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England, George was listed as aged 32 born Burnley, the Head of Household; a Cotton Warehouseman, living with his wife Elizabeth, son John, daughter Emma.³
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 47 Oxford Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England, George was listed as aged 42 born Burnley, the Head of Household; a Cotton Cloth Looker, living with his wife Elizabeth, sons John, Henry, Halstead and William, daughter Emma.⁴
George's death was registered in 1882 in the Burnley registration district.⁵

     Her married name was VARLEY.
Elizabeth ROBERTS was born in 1840 at Burnley, Lancashire, England.
Elizabeth married George VARLEY, son of William VARLEY and Mary HALSTEAD, on 6 July 1861 at Holy Trinity, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England. She was a Winder aged 21, a spinster residing in Habergham Eaves. Her father was listed as John ROBERTS, a Mason. According to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Richard VARLEY and Sophia ?.^1,2
In the census of 2 April 1871 at 24 Stock Street, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 31 born Burnley, the wife of George VARLEY (a Cotton Warehouseman, living with his wife Elizabeth, son John, daughter Emma.)³
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 47 Oxford Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 40 born Burnley, the wife of George VARLEY (a Cotton Cloth Looker, living with his wife Elizabeth, sons John, Henry, Halstead and William, daughter Emma.)⁴
Her husband, George, died in 1882 in the Burnley registration district.⁵
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 47 Oxford Road, Burnley, Lancashire, Elizabeth was listed as a widow, aged 53 born Burnley, the Head of Household; living with her sons John, Henry, Halstead and William, daughter Emma.⁶
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 9 Richard Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, Elizabeth was listed as a widow, aged 61 born Burnley, the Head of Household; living with her sons Henry, Halstead and William, daughter Emma LORD, grandson David LORD.⁷

     Her married name was LORD.
Emma VARLEY was born in 1865 at Burnley, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of George VARLEY and Elizabeth ROBERTS. In the census of 2 April 1871 at 24 Stock Street, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 6 born Burnley, the daughter of George VARLEY.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 47 Oxford Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 16 born Burnley, the daughter of George VARLEY.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 47 Oxford Road, Burnley, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 26 born Burnley, the daughter of Elizabeth VARLEY.³
Emma married Jonathan LORD on 15 July 1893 at St Paul, Burnley, Lancashire, England. She was a Weaver aged 28, a spinster residing at 47 Oxford Road. Her father was listed as George VARLEY (deceased), a Cut Looker. After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Halstead VARLEY and Mary Ann LORD.^4,5
Her husband, Jonathan, died in 1898 in the Burnley registration district.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 9 Richard Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a widow, a Cotton Weaver, aged 36 born Burnley, the daughter of Elizabeth VARLEY.⁷

     John VARLEY was born in 1869 at Burnley, Lancashire, England. He was the son of George VARLEY and Elizabeth ROBERTS. In the census of 2 April 1871 at 24 Stock Street, Habergham Eaves, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 2 born Habergham Eaves, the son of George VARLEY.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 47 Oxford Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 12 born Burnley, the son of George VARLEY.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 47 Oxford Road, Burnley, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 22 born Burnley, the son of Elizabeth VARLEY.³

     Henry VARLEY was born in 1872 at Burnley, Lancashire, England. He was the son of George VARLEY and Elizabeth ROBERTS. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 47 Oxford Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 9 born Burnley, the son of George VARLEY.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 47 Oxford Road, Burnley, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 19 born Burnley, the son of Elizabeth VARLEY.² In the census of 31 March 1901 at 9 Richard Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 29 born Burnley, the son of Elizabeth VARLEY.³

     William VARLEY was born in 1880 at Burnley, Lancashire, England. He was the son of George VARLEY and Elizabeth ROBERTS. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 47 Oxford Road, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 1 born Burnley, the son of George VARLEY.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 47 Oxford Road, Burnley, Lancashire, he was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 11 born Burnley, the son of Elizabeth VARLEY.² In the census of 31 March 1901 at 9 Richard Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 21 born Burnley, the son of Elizabeth VARLEY.³

     Her married name was SCHOFIELD.^1,2
Mary Jane WALTON was born on 22 July 1885 at Briercliffe, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Halstead WALTON and Fanny DRAISEY. In the census of 5 April 1891 at 13 Bradley Road, Great and Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 5 born Briercliffe, the daughter of Halstead WALTON.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 320 Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 15 born Briercliffe, the daughter of Halstead WALTON.⁴
Mary married Harvey SCHOFIELD on 7 November 1903 at St Philip, Nelson, Lancashire, England. She was a Weaver aged 18, a spinster residing at 320 Leeds Road. Her father was listed as Halstead WALTON, a Weaver. According to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Superintendent Registrar Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by William BINNS and Edith SCHOFIELD.^1,2 She was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at Golden Bell, St Nicholas Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, England. She was married, born 22 July 1885. There were also two other people in the household.⁵

     Her married name was HANSON.¹
Margaret WALTON was born on 12 October 1891 at 9 Bradley Row, Great Marsden, Lancashire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Halstead WALTON and Fanny DRAISEY. Margaret WALTON was baptised on 10 October 1892 at St John the Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire, England.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 320 Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 9 born Nelson, the daughter of Halstead WALTON.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 at 320 Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 19 born Nelson, the daughter of Halstead WALTON.⁵
Margaret married Ewart HANSON in 1915 at the Register Office, Burnley, Lancashire, England.¹ Margaret HANSON and Ewart HANSON were divorced in March 1939 at Lancashire, England.⁶

Appears in a newspaper article on on 15 March 1939 at at Lancashire Ewart Hanson, of Charles-street. Nelson, successfully petitioned for a decree against his wife Margaret Hanson, to whom he was married In 1915. There are three children of the marriage. Misconduct was alleged to have taken place between Mrs. Hanson and a man called Clement Butterworth. Hanson was granted a decree nisi and the custody of two of the children and costs against the co-respondent Butterworth.⁶ She was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 42 Back Street, Nelson, Lancashire, England. She was divorced, born 12 October 1891. She was living with Clement BUTTERWORTH.⁷

     Daniel WALTON was born on 9 December 1895 at 2 Caleb Street, Nelson, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Halstead WALTON and Fanny DRAISEY. Daniel WALTON was baptised on 18 November 1896 at St John the Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire, England.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 320 Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 6 born Nelson, the son of Halstead WALTON.² In the census of 2 April 1911 at 320 Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 16 born Nelson, the son of Halstead WALTON.³

     James E GRUNDY was born in 1854 at Little Lever, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Mary GRUNDY. In the census of 7 April 1861 at West View, Little Lever, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 7 born Little Lever, the step son of Ralph WADDICAR.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 86 Venture Street, Great Bolton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Frines? Apprentice, aged 17 born Little Lever, the step son of Ralph WADDICAR.²

     Elizabeth Ellen WADDICAR was born in 1857 at Little Lever, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Ralph WADDICAR and Mary GRUNDY. In the census of 7 April 1861 at West View, Little Lever, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 4 born Little Lever, the daughter of Ralph WADDICAR.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 86 Venture Street, Great Bolton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 13 born Little Lever, the daughter of Ralph WADDICAR.²