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     Thomas HALSTEAD was born on 5 October 1859 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Richard HALSTEAD and Susannah ANDERTON. In the census of 7 April 1861 at High Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 1 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 2 April 1871 at Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 11 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 136 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Taper, aged 21 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.⁴
Thomas married Esther ALTHAM on 5 June 1884 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was a Tape Sizer of full age, a bachelor residing in Blackburn Road. His father was listed as Richard HALSTEAD, a Manufacturer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Licence. The marriage was witnessed by Isaac NUTTALL and James HAWORTH.^5,6
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 304 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Thomas was listed as aged 31 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Taper, living with his wife Esther, sons Richard and Thomas, daughter Betsy E.⁷
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 65 St Andrews Road North, St Annes On The Sea, Lancashire, England, Thomas was listed as aged 41 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Cotton Spinner, living with his wife Esther, sons Thomas and James, daughters Betsy E, Susannah and Esther Doris.⁸
In the census of 2 April 1911 at Bent Gate House, 505 Manchester Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Thomas was listed as aged 51 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Cotton Spiinner and Manufacturer, living with his wife Esther, children Betsy Ellen, Thomas, Susannah and James and his mother-in-law Betsy ALTHAM (married 26 years - 6 children - 5 living.)⁹
His wife, Esther, died on 24 March 1931 at Bent Gate House, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^10,11 Thomas HALSTEAD was the executor of Esther ALTHAM's estate granted on 8 May 1931 at London, England; £801 17s 2d.¹¹ Thomas HALSTEAD appeared on the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 in the household of Henry George WAINSCOTT and Betsy Ellen WAINSCOTT at 9 Rochdale Road, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, England. He was a widower, a Retired Cotton Manufacturer, born 5 October 1859.¹²
Thomas's death was registered in 1942 in the Heywood registration district.¹³

     David HALSTEAD was born on 16 March 1861 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Richard HALSTEAD and Susannah ANDERTON. In the census of 7 April 1861 at High Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 3 weeks born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 2 April 1871 at Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 10 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 136 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, an Overlooker, aged 20 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.⁴
David married Esther LINDSAY on 22 March 1883 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was a Book Keeper aged 22, a bachelor residing in Blackburn Road. His father was listed as Richard HALSTEAD, a Manufacturer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Licence. The marriage was witnessed by John William LINDSAY and Wilfred Henry STEPHENSON.^5,6
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 135 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, David was listed as aged 30 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Grocer and Draper, living with his wife Esther, sons William Lindsey, Richard and John, daughters Susannah and Edith Mary.⁷ He was the executor of Richard HALSTEAD's estate granted on 18 September 1893 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England; £2,143 13s 0d.⁸
In the census of 31 March 1901 at Hud Key, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, David was listed as aged 40 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Cotton Waste Merchant, living with his wife Esther, sons Wm Lindsey, Richard, John and James, daughters Susannah, Edith Mary, Easther, Helen and Hilda.⁹ He witnessed the marriage of Arthur Schofield WATSON and Susannah HALSTEAD on 22 March 1911 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire.^5,10
In the census of 2 April 1911 at Highfield, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, David was listed as aged 50 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Cloth Bleacher, living with his wife Esther and children William Lindsay, Edith Mary, Richard, John, James, Esther, Helen, Hilda and David (married 28 years - 13 children - 10 living.)¹¹ He witnessed the marriage of Frank SHARPLES and Edith Mary HALSTEAD on 9 September 1911 at St Peter, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^5,12
His wife, Esther, died on 1 September 1920 at Highfield, Haslingden, Lancashire, at the age of 62.^13,8 David HALSTEAD was granted Letters of Administration on the estate of Esther HALSTEAD on 14 May 1921 at London, England; £1,132 10s 0d.⁸
David married Louisa DUCKWORTH in 1923 in the Barton upon Irwell registration district.¹⁴
David died on 10 July 1937 at Martin Croft, Ryles Park Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, at the age of 76.^15,8 His estate was probated on 3 September 1937 at Lancaster, Lancashire. The estate was valued at £8,093 6s 2d.⁸

     Ellen HALSTEAD was born on 7 February 1863 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD and Susannah ANDERTON. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 8 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 136 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, aged 18 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, aged 28 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as single, aged 38 born Haslingden, the sister of Richard HALSTEAD.⁵
Ellen died on 4 May 1901 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, at the age of 38.^6,7,8 Ellen was buried on 8 May 1901 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁸ Her estate was probated on 17 June 1901 at London, England. The estate was valued at £971 16s 1d.⁷

     Henry HALSTEAD was born on 4 February 1864 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Richard HALSTEAD and Susannah ANDERTON. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 7 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 136 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cutlooker, aged 17 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cotton Cloth Looker, aged 27 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.⁴ Henry HALSTEAD witnessed the marriage of William Herbert BLAYNEY and Mary HALSTEAD on 1 October 1891 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^5,6
Henry married Alice TATTERSALL, daughter of Thomas TATTERSALL and Elizabeth WILKINSON, on 4 February 1892 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire. He was a Manufacturer aged 28, a bachelor residing in Blackburn Road. His father was listed as Richard HALSTEAD, a Manufacturer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns The marriage was witnessed by W H BLAYNEY and Mary BLAYNEY.^7,5
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 220 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Henry was listed as aged 37 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Cotton Mill Manager, living with his wife Alice, sons Thos A and Richard, mother-in-law Elizath HALSTEAD (should be TATTERSALL.)⁸ He was the executor of Ellen HALSTEAD's estate granted on 17 June 1901 at London, England; £971 16s 1d.⁹
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 112 Hudhey Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Henry was listed as aged 47 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Director and Manager of Cotton Spinning and Weaving Mill, living with his wife Alice, son Richard and daughter Elizabeth (married 19 years - 3 children - 2 living.)¹⁰ He was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at Sunnyside, Rising Bridge Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was married, Director and Manager of Cotton Mill, born 4 February 1864.¹¹
Henry died on 30 December 1941 at Sunnyside, Rising Bridge Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, at the age of 77.^12,9 His estate was probated on 7 February 1942 at Llandudno, Conway, Wales. The estate was valued at £5,648 13s 6d.⁹

     Richard HALSTEAD was born on 27 September 1865 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Richard HALSTEAD and Susannah ANDERTON. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 5 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 136 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as a Warehouse Boy, aged 14 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Bookkeeper, aged 25 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.⁴ Richard HALSTEAD was the executor of Richard HALSTEAD's estate granted on 18 September 1893 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England; £2,143 13s 0d.⁵ Richard HALSTEAD witnessed the marriage of Frederick Bradbury FALSHAW and Susannah HALSTEAD on 16 June 1897 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^6,7
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, Richard was listed as single, aged 35 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Cotton Manufacturer, living with his sisters Ellen, Ada A and Elizth.⁸ He was the executor of Ellen HALSTEAD's estate granted on 17 June 1901 at London, England; £971 16s 1d.⁵ Richard HALSTEAD witnessed the marriage of George William HOOD and Elizabeth HALSTEAD on 3 June 1903 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire.^6,9 Richard HALSTEAD witnessed the marriage of Thomas MAXWELL and Ada Ann HALSTEAD on 18 September 1907 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire.^6,10 Richard HALSTEAD was granted Letters of Administration on the estate of James HALSTEAD on 24 October 1908 at London, England; £66 15s 0d.⁵
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, Richard was listed as single, aged 45 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Cotton Manufacturer, living with his sister Ada Ann MAXWELL (married 3 years - no children) and brother-in-law Thomas MAXWELL.¹¹ He was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire. He was single, a Retired Cotton Manufacturer, born 27 September 1865.¹²
Richard died on 17 March 1947 at Clifton House, 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, at the age of 81.^13,5 His estate was probated on 5 July 1947 at London. The estate was valued at £49,697 13s 4d.⁵

     Her married name was BLAYNEY.
Mary HALSTEAD was born in 1868 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD and Susannah ANDERTON. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 2 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 136 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 12 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Warper, aged 22 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.⁴
Mary married William Herbert BLAYNEY on 1 October 1891 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was aged 22, a spinster residing in Blackburn Road. Her father was listed as Richard HALSTEAD, a Cotton Manufacturer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns The marriage was witnessed by Henry HALSTEAD and Elizabeth HALSTEAD.^5,6 Mary BLAYNEY witnessed the marriage of Henry HALSTEAD and Alice TATTERSALL on 4 February 1892 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire.^7,5
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 7 Princess Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 32 born Haslingden, the wife of William Herbert BLAYNEY (a Chemist and Druggist, living with his wife Mary, daughter Mary.)⁸

     Her married name was MAXWELL.
Ada Ann HALSTEAD was born on 4 March 1870 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD and Susannah ANDERTON. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 1 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 136 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 11 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, aged 21 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.⁴ Ada Ann HALSTEAD witnessed the marriage of Frederick Bradbury FALSHAW and Susannah HALSTEAD on 16 June 1897 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^5,6 In the census of 31 March 1901 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Beamer, aged 31 born Haslingden, the sister of Richard HALSTEAD.⁷ Ada Ann HALSTEAD witnessed the marriage of George William HOOD and Elizabeth HALSTEAD on 3 June 1903 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire.^5,8
Ada married Thomas MAXWELL on 18 September 1907 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire. She was aged 37, a spinster residing at 198 Blackburn Road. Her father was listed as Richard HALSTEAD (deceased), a Cotton Manufacturer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by George William HOOD and Richard HALSTEAD.^5,9 In the census of 2 April 1911 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as married, aged 41 born Haslingden, the sister of Richard HALSTEAD.¹⁰
Her husband, Thomas, died on 13 September 1938 at Haslingden, Lancashire, at the age of 71.¹¹
Ada's death was registered in 1945 in the North East Cheshire registration district.¹²

     Her married name was FALSHAW.
Susannah HALSTEAD was born on 1 January 1871 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD and Susannah ANDERTON. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 136 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 9 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Warper, aged 19 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.³
Susannah married Frederick Bradbury FALSHAW on 16 June 1897 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was aged 26, a spinster residing in Clifton House, Blackburn Road. Her father was listed as Richard HALSTEAD (deceased), a Manufacturer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns The marriage was witnessed by Richard HALSTEAD, Ada Ann HALSTEAD and Elizabeth FALSHAW.^4,5
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 20 Townsend Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 29 born Haslingden, the wife of Frederick Bradbury FALSHAW (a Cotton Waste Bleacher, living with his wife Susannah, daughters Edith H, Marion and Dorothy.)⁶ She was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 1 New Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was married, born 1 January 1871.⁷
Susannah died on 8 August 1951 at 1 New Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, at the age of 80.^8,9 Her estate was probated on 21 September 1951 at London, England. The estate was valued at £21,400 9s 4d.⁹

     Her married name was HOOD.
Elizabeth HALSTEAD was born in 1873 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD and Susannah ANDERTON. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 136 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 7 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Warper, aged 17 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 198 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Beamer, aged 27 born Haslingden, the sister of Richard HALSTEAD.⁴
Elizabeth married George William HOOD on 3 June 1903 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was aged 29, a spinster residing at 198 Blackburn Road. Her father was listed as Richard HALSTEAD (deceased), a Manufacturer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns The marriage was witnessed by Richard HALSTEAD and Ada Ann HALSTEAD.^5,6
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 8 Warwick Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 37 born Haslingden, the wife of George William HOOD (a Book Keeper in Cotton Mill, living with his wife Elizabeth, daughters Agnes and Ellen Halstead (married 7 years - 2 children - 2 living.)⁷)
Elizabeth died on 27 April 1932 at Anderstead, Helmshire Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^8,9 Her estate was probated on 13 June 1932 at London, England. The estate was valued at £7,737 8s 0d.⁹

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Jane HOLDEN was born in 1814 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.
Jane married James HALSTEAD, son of John HALSTEAD and Mary CLEGG, on 2 January 1834 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was from Hud Hey Bottom (as Jinny HOLDEN). After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by James WILDING and John ENTWISTLE.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 at Whalley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 30 born in county, the assumed wife of James HALSTEAD (a Power Loom Overlooker, living with his assumed wife Jane and children Holden, Jane and Mary Anne.)²
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Higher Booths, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 37 born Haslingden, the wife of James HALSTEAD (an Overlooker, living with his wife Jane, sons Holden, James, William Henry and Thomas, daughters Jane, Mary Anne, Elizabeth and Margaret Alice.)³
In the census of 7 April 1861 at Samuel Leach House, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 47 born Haslingden, the wife of James HALSTEAD (a Cotton Power Loom Weaver, living with his wife Jane, sons James, William H and Thomas, daughters Mary A, Elizabeth, Margaret and Maria.)⁴
Her husband, James, died on 26 October 1870 at Haslingden, Lancashire.^5,6
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Jane was listed as a widow, aged 56 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Grocer, living with her son Thomas, daughters Elizabeth and Margaret, niece Maria HOLDEN.⁷
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 160 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Jane was listed as a widow, aged 67 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; living with her daughter Margaret A.⁸ Jane died on 5 November 1889 and her death was registered in the Blackburn registration district.⁹

     Her married name was KAY.
Margaret Alice HALSTEAD was born in 1851 at Crawshawbooth, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of James HALSTEAD and Jane HOLDEN. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Higher Booths, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 1 month born Crawshaw Booth, the daughter of James HALSTEAD.² In the census of 7 April 1861 at Samuel Leach House, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 10 born Haslingden, the daughter of James HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 at Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 20 born Crawshaw Booth, the daughter of Jane HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 160 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 30 born Crawshaw Booth, the daughter of Jane HALSTEAD.⁵
Margaret married Abraham KAY on 19 February 1884 at New Wesleyan Chapel, Manchester Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was a Cotton Weaver aged 31, a spinster residing in Blackburn Road, Haslingden. Her father was listed as James HALSTEAD (deceased), a Cotton Loom Overlooker. According to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Wesleyan Methodists. By Licence. The marriage was witnessed by William KAY Jnr and Ellen PICKUP.^6,7
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 53 Robert Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 40 born Crawshawbooth, the wife of Abraham KAY (a Grocer, living with his wife Margaret A, son James W, daughter Jane A.)⁸

     William Henry HALSTEAD was born on 29 November 1846 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of James HALSTEAD and Jane HOLDEN. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Higher Booths, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 5 born Haslingden, the son of James HALSTEAD.² In the census of 7 April 1861 at Samuel Leach House, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as a Cotton Power Loom Weaver, aged 14 born Haslingden, the son of James HALSTEAD.³
William married Rebecca RATCLIFFE, daughter of Laurence RATCLIFFE and Rebecca (?), in 1868 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁴
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 24 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Cotton Warper, living with his wife Rebecca, son Laurence A and mother-in-law Rebecca RATCLIFFE.⁵
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 158 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 35 born Hadlingden, the Head of Household; a Grocer, living with his wife Rebecca, sons James and William, daughters Jane A and Rebecca.⁶
His wife, Rebecca, died on 4 November 1887 at 224 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^7,8,9 William Henry HALSTEAD was granted Letters of Administration on the estate of Rebecca HALSTEAD on 17 December 1887 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England; £119 19s 0d.⁸
William married Ann STUTTARD in 1888 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire.¹⁰
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 224 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, William was listed as aged 44 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Grocer, living with his wife Ann, sons James, William H and John J, daughters Jane A, Rebecca, Leah H and Elizabeth.¹¹
His wife, Ann, died on 4 April 1898 at 224 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire.^12,9
William married Elizabeth VICKERS in 1898 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire.¹³
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 224 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, William was listed as aged 54 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Grocer Shopkeeper, living with his wife Elizabeth, son John T, daughter Elizabeth.¹⁴
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 224 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, William was listed as aged 64 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Grocer, living with his wife Elizabeth and son John Thomas (married 13 years - no children.)¹⁵
William died on 1 December 1913 at 224 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, at the age of 67.^16,8 William was buried on 4 December 1913 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁹ His estate was probated on 30 December 1913 at London, England. The estate was valued at £678 18s 2d.⁸

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Rebecca RATCLIFFE was born in 1846 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Laurence RATCLIFFE and Rebecca (?)
Rebecca married William Henry HALSTEAD, son of James HALSTEAD and Jane HOLDEN, in 1868 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 24 born Haslingden, the wife of William Henry HALSTEAD (a Cotton Warper, living with his wife Rebecca, son Laurence A and mother-in-law Rebecca RATCLIFFE.)²
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 158 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 35 born Hadlingden, the wife of William Henry HALSTEAD (a Grocer, living with his wife Rebecca, sons James and William, daughters Jane A and Rebecca.)³
Rebecca died on 4 November 1887 at 224 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^4,5,6 Rebecca was buried on 8 November 1887 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁶ Her estate was given Letters of Administration on 17 December 1887 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The estate was valued at £119 19s 0d.⁵

     James HALSTEAD was born in 1872 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of William Henry HALSTEAD and Rebecca RATCLIFFE. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 158 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 9 born Hadlingden, the son of William Henry HALSTEAD.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 224 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Grocers Assistant, aged 18 born Rossendale, the son of William Henry HALSTEAD.³
James died on 12 January 1898 at 224 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire.^4,5 James was buried on 17 January 1898 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.

     Her married name was MASON.
Jane Alice HALSTEAD was born in 1875 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry HALSTEAD and Rebecca RATCLIFFE. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 158 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 6 born Hadlingden, the daughter of William Henry HALSTEAD.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 224 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 16 born Rossendale, the daughter of William Henry HALSTEAD.³
Jane married George Henry MASON in 1898 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁴

     Her married name was SCOTT.¹
Rebecca HALSTEAD was born in 1877 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.² She was the daughter of William Henry HALSTEAD and Rebecca RATCLIFFE. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 158 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 4 born Hadlingden, the daughter of William Henry HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 224 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 13 born Rossendale, the daughter of William Henry HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 45 Steiner Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a servant, aged 23 born Haslingden; a Grocers Assistant, living with her sister Leah H - there were no others in the house.⁵
Rebecca married William Alfred SCOTT in 1902 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 215 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 33 born Haslingden, the wife of William Alfred SCOTT (a Salesman, living with his wife Rebecca and sons William Henry and James Arthur (married 8 years - 2 children - 2 living.)⁶)

     William Henry HALSTEAD was born on 24 November 1878 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of William Henry HALSTEAD and Rebecca RATCLIFFE. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 158 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 2 born Hadlingden, the son of William Henry HALSTEAD.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 224 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 12 born Rossendale, the son of William Henry HALSTEAD.³
William married Elizabeth Ann LOFTHOUSE in 1900 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁴
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 226 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 22 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Grocers Assistant, living with his wife Elizabeth Ann.⁵
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 19 Market Square, Nelson, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 31 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Fruit Salesman, living with his wife Elizabeth and son Norman (married 10 years - 1 child - 1 living.)⁶ He was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at Oak Croft, 2 Woodfield Terrace, Brierfield, Lancashire, England. He was married, an Electric Lamp Dealer, born 24 November 1878.⁷
William died on 1 October 1962 at Oak Croft, 2 Woodfield Terrace, Brierfield, Lancashire, at the age of 83.^8,9 His estate was given Letters of Administration on 19 April 1963 at London, England. The estate was valued at £6,407 3s 1d.⁹

     James HALSTEAD was born on 21 April 1844 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of James HALSTEAD and Jane HOLDEN. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Higher Booths, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 7 born Haslingden, the son of James HALSTEAD.² In the census of 7 April 1861 at Samuel Leach House, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cotton Power Loom Weaver, aged 16 born Haslingden, the son of James HALSTEAD.³
James married Elizabeth TAYLOR in 1869 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁴ James HALSTEAD was the executor of James HALSTEAD's estate granted on 11 November 1870 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England; under £200.⁵
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Back Delph Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, James was listed as aged 27 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Weaver in Cotton Mill and Methodist Local Preacher, living with his wife Elizabeth and daughter Alice Jane.⁶
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 117 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, James was listed as aged 36 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Book Keeper, living with his wife Elizabeth, daughters Alice Jane, Elizabeth, Maria and Sarah E, son Jas Tho.⁷
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 92 Greenfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, England, James was listed as aged 46 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Book Keeper at Cotton Mill, living with his wife Elizabeth, daughters Alice J, Elizabeth and Maria, sons James T, Ernest H and William A.⁸
His wife, Elizabeth, died on 2 June 1897 at Burnley, Lancashire, England, at the age of 53.⁹
James died on 7 March 1901 at 50 Brown Street, Colne, Lancashire, England, at the age of 56.^10,5 His estate was probated on 25 March 1901 at London, England. The estate was valued at £468 4s 6d.⁵

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Elizabeth TAYLOR was born on 21 August 1843 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.
Elizabeth married James HALSTEAD, son of James HALSTEAD and Jane HOLDEN, in 1869 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Back Delph Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 28 born Haslingden, the wife of James HALSTEAD (a Weaver in Cotton Mill and Methodist Local Preacher, living with his wife Elizabeth and daughter Alice Jane.)²
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 117 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 36 born Haslingden, the wife of James HALSTEAD (a Book Keeper, living with his wife Elizabeth, daughters Alice Jane, Elizabeth, Maria and Sarah E, son Jas Tho.)³
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 92 Greenfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 47 born Haslingden, the wife of James HALSTEAD (a Book Keeper at Cotton Mill, living with his wife Elizabeth, daughters Alice J, Elizabeth and Maria, sons James T, Ernest H and William A.)⁴
Elizabeth died on 2 June 1897 at Burnley, Lancashire, England, at the age of 53.⁵

     Her married name was TAYLOR.
Alice Jane HALSTEAD was born in 1870 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of James HALSTEAD and Elizabeth TAYLOR. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Back Delph Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 9 months born Haslingden, the daughter of James HALSTEAD.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 117 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 10 born Haslingden, the daughter of James HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 92 Greenfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 20 born Haslingden, the daughter of James HALSTEAD.⁴
Alice married John Samuel TAYLOR, son of Michael TAYLOR and Hannah HOLT, in 1898 at the Register Office, Burnley, Lancashire, England.⁵ Alice Jane TAYLOR was the executor of James HALSTEAD's estate granted on 25 March 1901 at London, England; £468 4s 6d.⁶
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 1 Leopold Street, Colne, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 30 born Haslingden, the wife of John Samuel TAYLOR (a Cotton Weaving Overlooker, living with his wife Alice J, father Michael TAYLOR and mother Hannah TAYLOR.)⁷
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 199 Burnley Road, Colne, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 40 born Haslingden, the wife of John Samuel TAYLOR (a Cotton Powerloom Overlooker, living with his wife Alice Jane (married 13 years - no children), father Michael TAYLOR and brother-in-law William Arthur HALSTEAD.)⁸

     Her married name was SHAW.¹
Elizabeth HALSTEAD was born in 1872 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.² She was the daughter of James HALSTEAD and Elizabeth TAYLOR. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 117 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 8 born Haslingden, the daughter of James HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 92 Greenfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 18 born Haslingden, the daughter of James HALSTEAD.⁴
Elizabeth married Alfred SHAW in 1898 at the Register Office, Burnley, Lancashire, England.¹
In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as aged 28 born Haslingden, the wife of Alfred SHAW (a Cotton Warp Dresser, living with his wife Elizabeth and daughter Hilda.)⁵
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 141 Napier Street, Nelson, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 38 born Haslingden, the wife of Alfred SHAW (a Cotton Warp Dresser, living with his wife Elizabeth, sons John and James Halstead, daughters Hilda, Gladys Mary and Elizabeth (married 12 years - 5 children - 5 living.)⁶)

     Maria HALSTEAD was born on 21 April 1872 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of James HALSTEAD and Elizabeth TAYLOR. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 117 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 8 born Haslingden, the daughter of James HALSTEAD.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 92 Greenfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 18 born Haslingden, the daughter of James HALSTEAD.³
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 50 Brown Street, Colne, Lancashire, England, Maria was listed as single, aged 28 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; living with her brothers Ernest Holden and Wm A.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 at Berwyn, Wheatley Lane, Ilkley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as single, of Private Means, aged 37 born Haslingden, Lancashire, a Visitor of an unknown person.⁵ She was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 5 Whitecroft Avenue, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was single, born 21 April 1872. There was one other redacted person in the household.⁶
Maria died on 9 February 1962 at The Empress Hostel, Bare, Morecombe and Heysham, Lancashire, England, at the age of 89.^7,8 Her estate was probated on 20 March 1962 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The estate was valued at £341 17s 0d.⁸

     James Thomas HALSTEAD was born on 7 May 1876 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of James HALSTEAD and Elizabeth TAYLOR. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 117 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 4 born Haslingden, the son of James HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 92 Greenfield Road, Colne, Lancashire, England, he was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 14 born Haslingden, the son of James HALSTEAD.⁴ James Thomas HALSTEAD was the executor of James HALSTEAD's estate granted on 25 March 1901 at London, England; £468 4s 6d.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 at Sear Tree Cottage, 38 High Street, Wath upon Deane, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as single, a Wesleyan Student, aged 24 born Haslingden, Lancashire, a visitor of Alice FAULL.⁶ James Thomas HALSTEAD travelled to Cape, South Africa, on 28 March 1903. From Southampton, on the Norman (owned by the Union Castle Line.)⁷ He travelled to Southampton, Hampshire, England, on 25 January 1908. On the Kinfauns Castle (of the Union Castle Line) from Cape Town, South Africa. He was a Wesleyan Minister.⁸
James married Edith LANCASTER on 21 April 1908 at the Register Office, Burnley, Lancashire, England.^9,2 James Thomas HALSTEAD travelled to Durban, South Africa, on 13 June 1908. From Southampton, on the Kinfauns Castle (owned by the Union Castle Line.)⁷ He travelled to Southampton, Hampshire, on 10 March 1914. On the R M S Briton (of the Union Castle Line) from Natal. He was a Minister.⁸ He travelled to Southampton, Hampshire, on 17 March 1924. On the Kildonan Castle (of the Union Castle Line) from Durban, South Africa. He was a Wesleyan Minister.⁸ He was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at Wesley House, Station Road, Totnes, Devon, England. He was a Methodist Minister, born 7 May 1876.¹⁰ He was granted Letters of Administration on the estate of James Lancaster HALSTEAD on 17 June 1942 at Llandudno, Conway, Wales; £168 6s 3d.⁵
His wife, Edith, died on 5 April 1954 at the Hospital, Teignmouth, Devon, England, at the age of 71; Her normal address at the time was recorded as Foye, Inverteign Drive, Teignmouth.^11,5,2 James Thomas HALSTEAD was the executor of Edith HALSTEAD's estate granted on 21 May 1954 at London, England; £719 11s 11d.⁵
James died on 11 May 1966 at 808 Warwick Road, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, at the age of 90.^12,5,2 His estate was probated on 21 June 1966 at London. The estate was valued at £3,567 0s 0d.⁵

     Sarah Emma HALSTEAD was born in 1880 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of James HALSTEAD and Elizabeth TAYLOR. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 117 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 6 months born Haslingden, the daughter of James HALSTEAD.²
Sarah died on 29 May 1882 at Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^3,4,5 Sarah was buried on 1 June 1882 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁵

     Emma HALSTEAD was born on 25 November 1833 at Bury, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Hugh HALSTEAD and Mary MACRE. In the census of 6 June 1841 at Nuttall Lane, Tottington Lower End, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the granddaughter of John HALSTEAD.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Nuttall Lane, Tottington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Factory Operative, aged 18 born Bury, a Lodger of John HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 at Nuttall Lane, Tottington Lower End, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Slubber, aged 27 born Bury, the granddaughter of Elizabeth MCRAE.⁴
In the census of 2 April 1871 at 10 Nuttall Lane, Tottington Lower End, Lancashire, England, Emma was listed as single, aged 38 born Walmersley, the Head of Household; a Factory Operative, living with lodgers Ruth and David HALSTEAD (her brother and sister.)⁵
In the census of 3 April 1881 at Chapel Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Emma was listed as single, aged 48 born Bury, the Head of Household; an Unemployed Slubber (deaf), living with her sister Ruth HALSTEAD, nieces Eliza and Jane HALSTEAD.⁶ She was baptised on 16 July 1886 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 11 Back Chapel Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Emma was listed as a widow, aged 57 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Laundress.⁷
Emma's death was registered in 1909 in the Haslingden registration district.⁸

     Ruth HALSTEAD was born in 1847 at Holcombe, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Hugh HALSTEAD and Mary MACRE. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Nuttall Lane, Tottington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 3 born Bury, a Lodger of John HALSTEAD.² In the census of 7 April 1861 at Nuttall Lane, Tottington Lower End, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a Cotton Winder, aged 13 born Bury, the granddaughter of Elizabeth MCRAE.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 10 Nuttall Lane, Tottington Lower End, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Winder, aged 24 born Ramsbottom, a Lodger of Emma HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 at Chapel Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Winder, aged 34 born Holcombe, the sister of Emma HALSTEAD.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 2 Lodge Bank, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Winder, aged 42 born Ramsbottom, the mother of David HOPE.⁶
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 81 Lane Side, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 54 born Ramsbottom, the wife of David HOPE (a Carter, living with his step wife, son Adam H HALSTEAD.)⁷
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 81 Lane Side Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a Cotton Winder, aged 64 born Ramsbottom, the wife of David HOPE (a Carter, living with his wife Ruth HALSTEAD and son Adam Hope HALSTEAD (married 43 years - 1 child - 1 living - it is known though that they never married.)⁸)
Ruth's death was registered in 1918 in the Haslingden registration district.⁹

     Her married name was HARGREAVES.
Eliza HALSTEAD was born in 1874 at Tottington, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Ruth HALSTEAD. In the census of 3 April 1881 at Chapel Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 7 born Tottington, the niece of Emma HALSTEAD.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 2 Lodge Bank, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Winder, aged 17 born Ramsbottom, the daughter of David HOPE.³
Eliza married Henry HARGREAVES on 22 April 1893 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was aged 19, a spinster residing in Back Lane Side. Her father was listed as James JONES (deceased), a Grocer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns The marriage was witnessed by John Alexander Ellis and Margaret Jane ELLIS.^4,5
In the census of 2 April 1911 at Size House Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 38 born Ramsbottom, the wife of Henry HARGREAVES (a Carter, living with his wife Eliza, daughter Mary H HALSTEAD and son William M HARGREAVES (married 18 years - 1 child - 1 living.)⁶)

     Her married name was HARDWICK.
Jane HALSTEAD was born on 28 January 1878 at 203 Lower Nuttall Lane, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, England. father not named - mother Ruth HALSTEAD, a Cotton Winder - registered on 4 March 1878 by Ruth HALSTEAD, mother.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ruth HALSTEAD. In the census of 3 April 1881 at Chapel Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 3 born Ramsbottom, the niece of Emma HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 2 Lodge Bank, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 13 born Haslingden, the daughter of David HOPE.⁴
Jane married Joseph HARDWICK in 1898 in the Haslingden registration district.⁵

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Margaret TYSON was born in 1830 at Kendal, Westmorland, England. She was the daughter of George TYSON and Elizabeth (?)
Margaret married Richard HALSTEAD, son of Richard HALSTEAD and Elizabeth KENDAL, on 29 April 1850 at Christ Church, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England. She was aged 21, a spinster residing in Harpurhey. Her father was listed as George TYSON, a Molder. After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by William HALSTEAD and Lydia LANCASHIRE.^1,2
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 21 born Kendal, Westmorland, the wife of Richard HALSTEAD (a Butcher, living with his wife Margaret, son Richard.)³
In the census of 7 April 1861 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as aged 31 born Kendal, Westmorland, the wife of Richard HALSTEAD (a Butcher, living with his wife Margaret, sons Richard, George, William, James and Thomas, daughter Mary Elizabeth.)⁴
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as aged 41 born Kendal, Westmorland, the wife of Richard HALSTEAD (a Butcher, living with his wife Margaret, sons Richard, George, William, James, Thomas, John and Tyson, daughters Mary Elizabeth and Margaret.)⁵
Her husband, Richard, died on 5 December 1880 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire.^6,7
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Margaret was listed as a widow, aged 51 born Kendal, Westmorland, the Head of Household; a Butcher, living with her sons Richard, James, Thomas, John and Tyson, daughters Mary Eliz and Margaret, granddaughter Margaret.⁸
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, Margaret was listed as aged 61 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a House Keeper, living with her sons Richard, Thomas, John and Tyson, daughters Mary Eliz GRIMSHAW and Margaret HALSTEAD, granddaughter Margaret A and Lilian HALSTEAD.⁹
Margaret died on 29 March 1895 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire.^10,7 Margaret was buried on 1 April 1895 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁷

     Richard HALSTEAD was born on 4 February 1851 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Richard HALSTEAD and Margaret TYSON. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 2 months born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 7 April 1861 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as aged 10 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Butcher, aged 20 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Butcher, aged 30 born Haslingden, the son of Margaret HALSTEAD.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Butcher, aged 40 born Haslingden, the son of Margaret HALSTEAD.⁶
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, Richard was listed as single, aged 50 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Butcher, living with his brothers Thomas, John and Tyson, sisters Mary E GRIMSHAW and Margaret HALSTEAD, Nieces Margaret A and Lilian HALSTEAD, Margt H K CLEMENT.⁷
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, Richard was listed as single, aged 60 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; an English Meat Butcher, living with his sisters Mary Elizabeth GRIMSHAW and Margaret HALSTEAD, borthers Thomas and John HALSTEAD and nieces Margaret Alice HALSTEAD, Lillian HALSTEAD and Margaret CLEMENT.⁸
Richard died on 14 December 1916 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, at the age of 65.^9,10 Richard was buried on 18 December 1916 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹¹ His estate was probated on 15 February 1917 at London, England. The estate was valued at £1,811 18s 10d.¹⁰

     Her married name was GRIMSHAW.
Mary Elizabeth HALSTEAD was born in 1856 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD and Margaret TYSON. In the census of 7 April 1861 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 5 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as single, an Assistant Housekeeper, aged 15 born Haslingden, the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, Housework, aged 25 born Haslingden, the daughter of Margaret HALSTEAD.⁴
Mary married William GRIMSHAW on 29 January 1884 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was aegd 28, a spinster residing in Church Street. Her father was listed as Richard HALSTEAD (deceased), a Butcher. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Superintendent Registrar Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Joseph SUTCLIFFE and Isaac NUTTALL.^5,6
Her husband, William, died in December 1884 at Todd Hall, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as a widow, a Laundress, aged 35 born Haslingden, the daughter of Margaret HALSTEAD.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as a widow, House Keeper, aged 44 born Haslingden, the sister of Richard HALSTEAD.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1911 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as a widow, aged 55 born Haslingden, the sister of Richard HALSTEAD.¹⁰ Mary Elizabeth GRIMSHAW was the executor of Richard HALSTEAD's estate granted on 15 February 1917 at London, England; £1,811 18s 10d.¹¹
Mary died in 1934 at Haslingden, Lancashire.¹²

     James HALSTEAD was born in 1859 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Richard HALSTEAD and Margaret TYSON. In the census of 7 April 1861 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 2 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 12 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 25 born Haslingden, the son of Margaret HALSTEAD.⁴
James married Ellen TAYLOR on 7 December 1895 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was an Overlooker of full age, a bachelor residing at 30 Church Street. His father was listed as Richard HALSTEAD (deceased), a Butcher. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Licence. The marriage was witnessed by Samuel HASLAM and Hannah HASLAM.^5,6
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 29 Waterloo Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, James was listed as aged 42 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Draper Shop Keeper, living with his wife Ellen.⁷
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 451 Bury Road, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, England, James was listed as aged 52 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Licenced Beer Seller, living qith his wife Ellen (married 14 years - no children.)⁸
James died on 14 March 1923 at 9 Rising Bridge Road, Baxenden, Lancashire, England.^9,10 James was buried on 19 March 1923 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire.¹¹ His estate was given Letters of Administration on 9 May 1923 at London, England. The estate was valued at £477 5s 3d.¹⁰

     Thomas HALSTEAD was born on 5 December 1860 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Richard HALSTEAD and Margaret TYSON. In the census of 7 April 1861 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 4 months born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as aged 10 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 20 born Haslingden, the son of Margaret HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 30 born Haslingden, the son of Margaret HALSTEAD.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 40 born Haslingden, the brother of Richard HALSTEAD.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 50 born Haslingden, the brother of Richard HALSTEAD.⁷
Thomas died on 2 April 1930 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, at the age of 69.^8,9 His estate was probated on 28 April 1930 at London, England. The estate was valued at £331 2s 5d.⁹

     John HALSTEAD was born in 1867 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Richard HALSTEAD and Margaret TYSON. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 4 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 14 born Haslingden, the son of Margaret HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Butchers Assistant, aged 24 born Haslingden, the son of Margaret HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, an Assistant Butcher, aged 35 born Haslingden, the brother of Richard HALSTEAD.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, Assisting in Butchers, aged 44 born Haslingden, the brother of Richard HALSTEAD.⁶
John married Jane HOLDEN in 1915 at St Mary, Rawtenstall, Lancashire, England.⁷ John HALSTEAD witnessed the marriage of Tyson HALSTEAD and Ann SHEPHERD on 17 March 1920 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^8,9 He was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 4 High Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was married, a Butcher Shop Keeper, born 2 February 1867.¹⁰
His wife, Jane, died in 1941 at Haslingden, Lancashire.¹¹
John died on 18 April 1941 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire.^12,13 His estate was probated on 20 May 1941 at Llandudno, Conway, Wales..¹³

     Margaret HALSTEAD was born on 30 July 1862 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD and Margaret TYSON. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 18 born Haslingden, the daughter of Margaret HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 28 born Haslingden, the daughter of Margaret HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 38 born Haslingden, the sister of Richard HALSTEAD.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 48 born Haslingden, the sister of Richard HALSTEAD.⁶ Margaret HALSTEAD was the executor of Richard HALSTEAD's estate granted on 15 February 1917 at London, England; £1,811 18s 10d.⁷ Margaret HALSTEAD was the executor of Thomas HALSTEAD's estate granted on 28 April 1930 at London; £331 2s 5d.⁷ She was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire. She was single, a Retired Cotton Weaver, born 20 October 1862.⁸
Margaret died on 26 February 1948 at 8 King Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, at the age of 85.^9,7 Her estate was probated on 10 April 1948 at London. The estate was valued at £1,041 14s 6d.⁷

     Tyson HALSTEAD was born on 10 October 1869 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Richard HALSTEAD and Margaret TYSON. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 1 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 11 born Haslingden, the son of Margaret HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 21 born Haslingden, the son of Margaret HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, an Assistant Butcher, aged 32 born Haslingden, the brother of Richard HALSTEAD.⁵
Tyson married Alice Ann GREEN on 14 April 1909 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was a Labourer aged 38, a bachelor residing at 30 Church Street. His father was listed as Richard HALSTEAD (deceased), a Butcher. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Arthur Edward LEWIS and Sarah Ann LEWIS.^6,7
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 88 Ashton Road East, Failsworth, Lancashire, England, Tyson was listed as aged 40 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Butcher, living with his wife Alice Ann (married 2 years - no children.)⁸
His wife, Alice, died in 1919 at 90 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^9,10
Tyson married Ann SHEPHERD on 17 March 1920 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire. He was a Chip Potato Vender aged 51, a widower residing at 90 Blackburn Road. His father was listed as Richard HALSTEAD (decesed), a Butcher. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Superintendant Registrar Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by John HALSTEAD and Jane HALSTEAD.^6,11
His wife, Ann, died between 1920 and 1939. He was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 8 King Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was a widower, a Retired Chip Restaurant Proprietor, born 10 October 1869.¹²
Tyson died on 23 February 1953 at 8 King Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, at the age of 83.^13,14 His estate was probated on 16 April 1953 at London, London, England. The estate was valued at £2,544 11s 4d.¹⁴

     Her married name was WILLIAMSON.
Margaret Alice HALSTEAD was born on 7 November 1878 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William HALSTEAD and Rachel HEYS. Margaret Alice HALSTEAD was baptised on 26 January 1879 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 2 born Haslingden, the granddaughter of Margaret HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as aged 12 born Haslingden, the granddaughter of Margaret HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 22 born Haslingden, the niece of Richard HALSTEAD.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 at 30 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 32 born Haslingden, the niece of Richard HALSTEAD.⁶
Margaret married William George WILLIAMSON on 7 April 1920 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire. She was a a Weaver aged 41, a spinster residing at 30 Church Street. Her father was listed as William HALSTEAD (deceased), a Weaver. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by John Alfred WILLIAMS and Sophia HALSTEAD.^7,8

     William HALSTEAD was born in 1823 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Richard HALSTEAD and Elizabeth KENDAL. William HALSTEAD was baptised on 14 December 1823 at Haslingden, Lancashire.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 at George Street, Whalley, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as a Spinner, aged 17 born in county, the assumed son of Richard HALSTEAD.²
William married Hannah HEYS on 7 August 1845 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was a Labourer of full age, a bachelor residing in Haslingden. His father was listed as Richard HALSTEAD, a Butcher. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns The marriage was witnessed by James WILDING and William DALSON.^3,4 William HALSTEAD witnessed the marriage of Richard HALSTEAD and Margaret TYSON on 29 April 1850 at Christ Church, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England.^3,5
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 27 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Master Butcher, living with his wife Hannah, son John, daughter Sarah Ann, brother Thomas.⁶
In the census of 7 April 1861 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, William was listed as aged 38 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Butcher, living with his wife Hannah, sons John and William, daughters Sarah Ann, Betty and Hannah.⁷
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, William was listed as aged 48 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Butcher, living with his wife Hannah, sons John and William, daughters Betty, Hannah and Ellen.⁸
In the census of 3 April 1881 at Butchers Shop, 1 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 57 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Butcher, living with his wife Hannah, son William, daughters Hannah and Ellen, granddaughter Sarah Ann HALSTEAD.⁹
His wife, Hannah, died in August 1884 at 1 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^10,11
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 4 Town Gate, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, William was listed as a widower, aged 67 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Butcher, living with his grandson Edward COCKERILL, granddaughter Elizabeth J HALSTEAD.¹²
William died in August 1897 at 6 Town Gate, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^13,11 William was buried on 12 August 1897 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire.¹¹

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Hannah HEYS was born in 1827 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.
Hannah married William HALSTEAD, son of Richard HALSTEAD and Elizabeth KENDAL, on 7 August 1845 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was a minor, a spinster residing in Haslingden. Her father was listed as John HEYS, a Carter. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns The marriage was witnessed by James WILDING and William DALSON.^1,2
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 26 born Haslingden, the wife of William HALSTEAD (a Master Butcher, living with his wife Hannah, son John, daughter Sarah Ann, brother Thomas.)³
In the census of 7 April 1861 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as aged 35 born Haslingden, the wife of William HALSTEAD (a Butcher, living with his wife Hannah, sons John and William, daughters Sarah Ann, Betty and Hannah.)⁴
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as aged 47 born Haslingden, the wife of William HALSTEAD (a Butcher, living with his wife Hannah, sons John and William, daughters Betty, Hannah and Ellen.)⁵
In the census of 3 April 1881 at Butchers Shop, 1 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 54 born Haslingden, the wife of William HALSTEAD (a Butcher, living with his wife Hannah, son William, daughters Hannah and Ellen, granddaughter Sarah Ann HALSTEAD.)⁶
Hannah died in August 1884 at 1 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^7,8 Hannah was buried on 6 August 1884 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire.⁸

     William HALSTEAD was born in 1853 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of William HALSTEAD and Hannah HEYS. In the census of 7 April 1861 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 8 born Haslingden, the son of William HALSTEAD.² In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 17 born Haslingden, the son of William HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 at Butchers Shop, 1 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 27 born Haslingden, the son of William HALSTEAD.⁴
William married Susan WHITTAKER on 20 October 1881 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was a Cotton Weaver aged 26, a bachelor residing in Church Street, Haslingden. His father was listed as William HALSTEAD, a Butcher. By Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Thomas ROBINSON and Alice ROBINSON.^5,6
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 21 Back Paradise Terrace, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 30 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Local Board Labourer, living with his wife Susan, son Edward, daughters Eliz and Anna.⁷
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 26 Lincoln Place, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 46 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Scavenger, living with his wife Susan, sons Edw and Harry, daughters Elizth E, Hannah and Rachel.⁸
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 21 Heys Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 56 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Potato Hawker, living with his wife Susan and children Edward, Hannah, Rachel, Harry and Lilian (married 29 years - 6 children - 6 living.)⁹
William's death was registered in 1928 in the Haslingden registration district.¹⁰

     Her married name was BIRTWISTLE.
Hannah HALSTEAD was born in 1860 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William HALSTEAD and Hannah HEYS. In the census of 7 April 1861 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 8 months born Haslingden, the daughter of William HALSTEAD.² In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as aged 10 born Haslingden, the daughter of William HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 at Butchers Shop, 1 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 21 born Haslingden, the daughter of William HALSTEAD.⁴
Hannah married Robert Thomas BIRTWISTLE on 24 December 1881 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was aged 21, a spinster residing in Church Street. Her father was listed as William HALSTEAD, a Butcher. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Superintendent Registrar Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Samuel TAYLOR and Isabella CATTERALL.^5,6
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 5 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 30 born Haslingden, the wife of Robert Thomas BIRTWISTLE (a Cotton Weaver, living with his wife Hannah, son Mark, daughter Mary H.)⁷
Hannah died in March 1892 at George Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁸ Hannah was buried on 1 April 1892 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire.⁹

     Her married name was MELLER.
Ellen HALSTEAD was born in 1864 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William HALSTEAD and Hannah HEYS. In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 6 born Haslingden, the daughter of William HALSTEAD.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at Butchers Shop, 1 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 17 born Haslingden, the daughter of William HALSTEAD.³
Ellen married Albert Charles MELLER, son of John MELLER and Martha SMITH, on 1 January 1885 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was a Weaver aged 21, a spinster residing in Church Street, Haslingden. Her father was listed as William HALSTEAD, a Butcher. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Superintendent Registrar Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Hartley EASTWOOD and Susannah RILEY.^4,5
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 16 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 27 born Haslingden, the wife of Albert Charles MELLER (a Tripe Dealer, living with his wife Ellen, sons John W, Herbert E, Arthur H, Albert B.)⁶
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 40 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 36 born Haslingden, the wife of Albert Charles MELLER (a Tripe Vender, living with his wife Ellen, sons H E, Arthur Hy, Albert Charles, Percy and Halstead, daughters Martha H and May.)⁷
Ellen died in September 1907 at 41 Deardengate, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^8,9 Ellen was buried on 2 October 1907 at the Cemetery, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁹

     Her married name was BARNES.
Elizabeth Jane HALSTEAD was born on 10 August 1880 at 1 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. father not named - mother Hannah HALSTEAD, a Cotton Weaver - registered on 23 August 1879 by Hannah HALSTEAD, mother.^1,2 She was the daughter of Hannah HALSTEAD. In the census of 3 April 1881 at Butchers Shop, 1 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 7 months born Haslingden, the granddaughter of William HALSTEAD.³ Elizabeth Jane HALSTEAD For some reason Elizabeth appears on the 1881 census as Sarah Ann rather than Elizabeth but bearing in mind the details on Elizabeth's birth certificate I am satisfied that the two are the same person. on 3 April 1881. In the census of 5 April 1891 at 4 Town Gate, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 10 born Haslingden, the granddaughter of William HALSTEAD.⁴
Elizabeth married Herbert BARNES in 1900 at Registrar Attended, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁵
Her husband, Herbert, died in 1906 in the Blackburn registration district.⁶
Elizabeth's death was registered in 1908 in the Haslingden registration district.⁷

     John HALSTEAD was born in 1851 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of William HALSTEAD and Hannah HEYS. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 1 month born Haslingden, the son of William HALSTEAD.² In the census of 7 April 1861 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as aged 10 born Haslingden, the son of William HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, aged 20 born Haslingden, the son of William HALSTEAD.⁴
John married Mary Jane RILEY on 23 November 1872 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was a Weaver of full age, a bachelor residing in Haslingden. his father was listed as William HALSTEAD, a Butcher. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns The marriage was witnessed by William HALSTEAD and Alice Ann RILEY.^5,6
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 3 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, John was listed as aged 30 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Cotton Weaver, living with his wife Mary, sons Richard and Henry, daughters Susannah and Ellen.⁷
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 3 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, John was listed as aged 40 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Butcher, living with his wife Mary J, sons Richard, Henry, John W, James and Throdore T, daughters Susannah, Ellen, Bertha and Hannah.⁸
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 7 Lower Lane, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, John was listed as aged 50 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Butcher, living with his wife Mary J, sons Henry, John W, James, Throdore T, Tyson and Arthur, daughters Bertha and Hannah.⁹
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 5 High Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, John was listed as aged 60 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Retired Butcher, living with his wife Mary Jane and children Hannah, Tyson and Arthur (married 38 years - 16 children - 11 living.)¹⁰
His wife, Mary, died in January 1926 at 45 Hudrake, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^11,12
John died in October 1930 at 45 Hudrake, Haslingden, Lancashire.^13,12 John was buried on 15 October 1930 at the Cemetery, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹²

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Mary Jane RILEY was born in 1853 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.
Mary married John HALSTEAD, son of William HALSTEAD and Hannah HEYS, on 23 November 1872 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was aged 19, a spinster residing in Haslingden. Her father was listed as Richard RILEY, a Weaver. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns The marriage was witnessed by William HALSTEAD and Alice Ann RILEY.^1,2
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 3 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 27 born Haslingden, the wife of John HALSTEAD (a Cotton Weaver, living with his wife Mary, sons Richard and Henry, daughters Susannah and Ellen.)³
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 3 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as aged 37 born Haslingden, the wife of John HALSTEAD (a Butcher, living with his wife Mary J, sons Richard, Henry, John W, James and Throdore T, daughters Susannah, Ellen, Bertha and Hannah.)⁴
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 7 Lower Lane, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 49 born Haslingden, the wife of John HALSTEAD (a Butcher, living with his wife Mary J, sons Henry, John W, James, Throdore T, Tyson and Arthur, daughters Bertha and Hannah.)⁵
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 5 High Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 58 born Haslingden, the wife of John HALSTEAD (a Retired Butcher, living with his wife Mary Jane and children Hannah, Tyson and Arthur (married 38 years - 16 children - 11 living.)⁶)
Mary died in January 1926 at 45 Hudrake, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^7,8 Mary was buried on 23 January 1926 at the Cemetery, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁸

     Her married name was WHITE.
Susanna HALSTEAD was born on 11 May 1873 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John HALSTEAD and Mary Jane RILEY. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 3 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 7 born Haslingden, the daughter of John HALSTEAD.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 3 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 18 born Haslingden, the daughter of John HALSTEAD.³
Susanna married Arthur WHITE on 10 July 1893 at Haslingden, Lancashire. She was a Weaver aged 20, a spinster residing in Lower Lane. Her father was listed as John HALSTEAD, a Butcher. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns The marriage was witnessed by John HALSTEAD and Jane JONES.^4,5
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 15 Back High Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 27 born Haslingden, the wife of Arthur WHITE (a House Painter, living with his wife Susannah, sons Ernest, John W and Richard H, daughter Lily.)⁶ She was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 25 Hillside Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was married, born 11 May 1873. There were also three other people in the household.⁷

     Richard HALSTEAD was born on 22 April 1876 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of John HALSTEAD and Mary Jane RILEY. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 3 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 4 born Haslingden, the son of John HALSTEAD.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 3 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 15 born Haslingden, the son of John HALSTEAD.³
Richard married Martha YORKE on 21 February 1898 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was a Quarryman aged 20, a bachelor residing at 7 Lower Lane. His father was listed as John HALSTEAD, a Butcher. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns The marriage was witnessed by George YORKE and Sarah Ann YORKE.^4,5
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 28 Spring Side, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Richard was listed as aged 23 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Stone Quarryman, livng with his wife Martha, daughters Lilian and Minnie.⁶
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 11 Spring Lane, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Richard was listed as aged 37 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Carter for Brewery, living with his wife Martha and children Lilian, Minnie and Evelyn (married 13 years - 6 children - 3 living.)⁷ He was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 15 Hartley Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was married, a Corporation Highways Labourer, born 22 April 1875.⁸
Richard died in September 1942 at 15 Hartley Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, at the age of 66.^9,10 Richard was buried on 28 September 1942 at the Cemetery, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹⁰

     Her married name was DAWSON.
Ellen HALSTEAD was born in 1879 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John HALSTEAD and Mary Jane RILEY. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 3 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 1 born Haslingden, the daughter of John HALSTEAD.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 3 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 10 born Haslingden, the daughter of John HALSTEAD.³
Ellen married George Robert DAWSON on 5 March 1900 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was a Winder aged 20, a spinster residing at 7 Lower Lane. Her father was listed as John HALSTEAD, a Butcher. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Banns The marriage was witnessed by Henry HALSTEAD and Selina PICKUP.^4,5

     Henry HALSTEAD was born on 29 March 1881 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of John HALSTEAD and Mary Jane RILEY. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 3 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 5 days born Haslingden, the son of John HALSTEAD.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 3 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as aged 9 born Haslingden, the son of John HALSTEAD.³ Henry HALSTEAD witnessed the marriage of George Robert DAWSON and Ellen HALSTEAD on 5 March 1900 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^4,5 In the census of 31 March 1901 at 7 Lower Lane, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as siingle, a Stone Quarryman, aged 20 born Haslingden, the son of John HALSTEAD.⁶
Henry married Ann CARTIN in 1901 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁷
His wife, Ann, died in April 1906 at 33 Higher Lane, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^8,9
Henry married Mary Jane HALSTEAD, daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD and Bridget COURTNEY, on 29 April 1907 at St Mary Roman Catholic Church, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was a Stone Quarryman aged 26, a widower residing at 7 Lower Lane. His father was listed as John HALSTEAD, a Master Butcher. according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Roman Catholics by Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Leonard RILEY and Sarah BLACK.^10,4
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 17 Back High Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Henry was listed as aged 30 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Stone Quarryman, living with his wife Mary J and children John, Richard and Jane (married 4 years - 3 children - 3 living.)¹¹ He was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 25 High Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was married, a Butchers Shopkeeper, born 29 March 1881. There was one other redacted person in the household.¹²
Henry died on 13 February 1962 at 7 Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, at the age of 80.^13,14 His estate was given Letters of Administration on 14 January 1969 at Manchester, Lancashire, England. The estate was valued at £208 0s 0d.¹⁴

     George HALSTEAD was born in 1852 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Richard HALSTEAD and Margaret TYSON. In the census of 7 April 1861 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 8 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.² In the census of 2 April 1871 at Church Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Mule Spinner, aged 18 born Haslingden, the son of Richard HALSTEAD.³
George married Jane MOYSES on 20 September 1879 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was a Spinner aged 27, a bachelor residing in Church Street. his father was listed as Richard HALSTEAD, a Butcher. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Superintendent Registrar Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Isaac NUTTALL and Harriet MOYSES.^4,5
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 11 Back Pleasant Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, George was listed as aged 28 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Cotton Spinner, living with his wife Jane, sons Tyson.⁶
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 8 Skinners Lane, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, George was listed as aged 38 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Cotton Spinner, living with his wife Jane, sons Tyson and Daniel, daughters Susan, Margaret and Maria, mother-in-law Maria FIELDING.⁷
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 7a Lower Lane, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, George was listed as aged 48 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a a Scavenger for Corporation, living with his wife Jane, sons Tyson and Daniel, daughters Susan, Margaret, Maria, Mary E, Sophia and Dora E.⁸
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 7a Lower Lane, Haslingden, Lancashire, George was listed as aged 58 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Labourer at Hardwaste Mill, living with his wife Jane and children Daniel, Maria, Mary Elizabeth, Sophia and Dora Ellen (married 31 years - 11 children - 8 living.)⁹
George died on 17 February 1930 at Haslingden, Lancashire.¹⁰

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Jane MOYSES was born in 1860 at Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England.
Jane married George HALSTEAD, son of Richard HALSTEAD and Margaret TYSON, on 20 September 1879 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was aged 21, a spinster residing in Acre. Her father was listed as John MOYSES (deceased), a Carter. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Superintendent Registrar Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Isaac NUTTALL and Harriet MOYSES.^1,2
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 11 Back Pleasant Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 21 born Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, the wife of George HALSTEAD (a Cotton Spinner, living with his wife Jane, sons Tyson.)³
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 8 Skinners Lane, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 32 born Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, the wife of George HALSTEAD (a Cotton Spinner, living with his wife Jane, sons Tyson and Daniel, daughters Susan, Margaret and Maria, mother-in-law Maria FIELDING.)⁴
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 7a Lower Lane, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 41 born Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, the wife of George HALSTEAD (a a Scavenger for Corporation, living with his wife Jane, sons Tyson and Daniel, daughters Susan, Margaret, Maria, Mary E, Sophia and Dora E.)⁵
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 7a Lower Lane, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as aged 51 born Haslingden, the wife of George HALSTEAD (a Labourer at Hardwaste Mill, living with his wife Jane and children Daniel, Maria, Mary Elizabeth, Sophia and Dora Ellen (married 31 years - 11 children - 8 living.)⁶)
Her husband, George, died on 17 February 1930 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁷
Jane died on 7 January 1935 at Haslingden, Lancashire.⁸

     Tyson HALSTEAD was born in 1880 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of George HALSTEAD and Jane MOYSES. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 11 Back Pleasant Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 1 born Haslingden, the son of George HALSTEAD.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 8 Skinners Lane, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as a Warehouse Boy, aged 11 born Haslingden, the son of George HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 7a Lower Lane, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Warehouseman at Cotton Mill, aged 21 born Haslingden, the son of George HALSTEAD.⁴
Tyson married Annie CATLOW on 23 December 1905 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. He was a Warehouseman aged 25, a bachelor residing at 7a Lower Lane. His father was listed as George HALSTEAD, a Scavenger. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by John HEYS and Susan HALSTEAD.^5,6
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 9 Teasdale Street, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Tyson was listed as aged 31 born Haslingden, the Head of Household; a Warehouseman in Cotton Factory, living with his wife Annie and mother-in-law Margaret Ellen CATLOW (married 5 years - no children.)⁷ He witnessed the marriage of Henry TOMLINSON and Maria HALSTEAD on 21 November 1914 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire.⁸
Tyson died on 2 January 1917 at 10 Town Gate, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁹ Tyson was buried on 6 January 1917 at St James, Haslingden, Lancashire.¹⁰

     Hartley HALSTEAD was born in 1826 at Colne, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Robert HALSTEAD and Margaret ROBINSON. Hartley HALSTEAD was baptised on 7 January 1827 at St Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire, England. In the census of 6 June 1841 at Alken Coats Lodge, Colne, Lancashire, England, he was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 15 born in county, the assumed son of Robert HALSTEAD.¹
Hartley married Agnes ROSTRON on 2 January 1847 at St Mary, Bury, Lancashire, England. He was a Labourer of full age, a bachelor residing in Musbury. His father was listed as Robert HALSTEAD, a Labourer. After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by James BARLOW and R A CROMPTON.^2,3,4
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Helenshire, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Hartley was listed as aged 25 born Colne, the Head of Household; a Gas Tenter, living with his wife Agnes, daughter Elizabeth.⁵
In the census of 7 April 1861 at Helm Croft, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Hartley was listed as aged 32 born Colne, the Head of Household; a Groom, living with his wife Agnes.⁶

Appears in a newspaper article on on 16 February 1867 at at Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Hartley Halstead (alias Rod), coachman to Messrs. Stott and Smith, Flaxmoss, Haslingden, whilst riding out the horses on Monday last, was thrown violently to the ground, and his shoulder dislocated.⁷
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Helm Croft, Haslingden, Lancashire, Hartley was listed as aged 42 born Colne, the Head of Household; a Domestic Coachman, living with his wife Agnes.⁸
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 42 Flaxmoss Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Hartley was listed as aged 53 born Colne, the Head of Household; : , Haslingden, LAN.⁹
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 16 Thelon Cottages, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Hartley was listed as aged 63 born Colne, the Head of Household; a Coachman, living with his wife Agnes.¹⁰
Hartley's death was registered in 1895 in the Haslingden registration district.¹¹

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Agnes ROSTRON was born in 1824 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.
Agnes married Hartley HALSTEAD, son of Robert HALSTEAD and Margaret ROBINSON, on 2 January 1847 at St Mary, Bury, Lancashire, England. She was of full age, a spinster residing in Musbury. Her father was listed as Lawrence ROSTRON, a Wool Sorter. After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by James BARLOW and R A CROMPTON.^1,2,3
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Helenshire, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 26 born Haslingden, the wife of Hartley HALSTEAD (a Gas Tenter, living with his wife Agnes, daughter Elizabeth.)⁴
In the census of 7 April 1861 at Helm Croft, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 36 born Haslingden, the wife of Hartley HALSTEAD (a Groom, living with his wife Agnes.)⁵
In the census of 2 April 1871 at Helm Croft, Haslingden, Lancashire, she was listed as aged 46 born Haslingden, the wife of Hartley HALSTEAD (a Domestic Coachman, living with his wife Agnes.)⁶
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 42 Flaxmoss Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 56 born Haslingden, the wife of Hartley HALSTEAD (: , Haslingden, LAN.)⁷
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 16 Thelon Cottages, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 66 born Haslingden, the wife of Hartley HALSTEAD (a Coachman, living with his wife Agnes.)⁸
Her husband, Hartley, died in 1895 in the Haslingden registration district.⁹
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 16 Helmcroft, Haslingden, Lancashire, England, Agnes was listed as a widow, aged 75 born Haslingden, the Head of Household.
Agnes's death was registered in 1904 in the Haslingden registration district.¹⁰

     James DEAN was born in 1838 at Accrington, Lancashire, England.
James married Betty HALSTEAD, daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD and Martha POLLARD, on 31 December 1879 at St John the Evangelist, Accrington, Lancashire, England. He was an Engraver aged 42, a bachelor residing in Carman Street. His father was listed as William DEAN, a Block Cutter. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by William Henry DEAN and Margaret A HALSTEAD.^1,2
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 34 Percy Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, James was listed as aged 43 born Acccrington, the Head of Household; an Engraver to Calico Printer, living with his wife Betty, son William Edward HALSTEAD.³
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 34 Percy Street, Accrington, Lancashire, James was listed as aged 53 born Accrington, the Head of Household; an Engraver Calico Works, living with his wife Betty, son William E HALSTEAD.⁴
His wife, Betty, died on 6 June 1896 at 26 Percy Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England.^5,6 James DEAN was granted Letters of Administration on the estate of Betty DEAN on 31 August 1896 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England; £97 15s 4d.⁶
James died in 1897 at Blackburn, Lancashire, England.⁷

     Her married name was DEAN.
Betty HALSTEAD was born in 1833 at Sabden, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD and Martha POLLARD. In the census of 6 June 1841 at Whalley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 9 born in county, the assumed daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Duerden Row, Pendleton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, Employed at Print Works, aged 18 born Sabden, the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD.² In the census of 7 April 1861 at 3 Pitt Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Winder, aged 28 born Sabden, the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 37 Stanley Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Dressmaker, aged 38 born Sabden, the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD.⁴
Betty married James DEAN on 31 December 1879 at St John the Evangelist, Accrington, Lancashire, England. She was aged 47, a spinster residing in Oswald Street. Her father was listed as Thomas HALSTEAD, a Block Printer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by William Henry DEAN and Margaret A HALSTEAD.^5,6
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 34 Percy Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 48 born Sabden, the wife of James DEAN (an Engraver to Calico Printer, living with his wife Betty, son William Edward HALSTEAD.)⁷
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 34 Percy Street, Accrington, Lancashire, she was listed as aged 58 born Sabden, the wife of James DEAN (an Engraver Calico Works, living with his wife Betty, son William E HALSTEAD.)⁸
Betty died on 6 June 1896 at 26 Percy Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England.^9,10 Her estate was given Letters of Administration on 31 August 1896 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The estate was valued at £97 15s 4d.¹⁰

     William Edward HALSTEAD was born in 1864 at Accrington, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Betty HALSTEAD. In the census of 2 April 1871 at 37 Stanley Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 6 born Accrington, the grandson of Thomas HALSTEAD.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 34 Percy Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, an Apprentice Moulder at Mill, aged 16 born Acccrington, the son of James DEAN.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 34 Percy Street, Accrington, Lancashire, he was listed as single, a Labourer at Iron Works, aged 26 born Accrington, the son of James DEAN.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 8 Russell Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Labourer in Iron Works, aged 36 born Accrington, a Boarder of Joseph HOYLE.⁵
William married Priscilla HAWORTH on 6 October 1902 at Congregational Church, Accrington, Lancashire, England. He was a Labourer of Full Age, a bachelor residing at 8 Russell Street. His father was not listed. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rights and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Licence. The marriage was witnessed by Joseph Edmond RILEY and Mary Elizabeth HAWORTH.^6,7
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 12 Westwood Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, William was listed as aged 46 born Accrington, the Head of Household; a Foundry Labourer, living with his wife Priscille (married 8 years - no children.)⁸
William died on 10 November 1938 at 12 Westwood Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, England.^9,10 His estate was probated on 12 December 1938 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The estate was valued at £387 8s 1d.¹⁰

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Martha POLLARD was born in 1808 at Accrington, Lancashire, England.
Martha married Thomas HALSTEAD on 2 June 1828 at St Mary and All Saints, Whalley, Lancashire, England.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 at Whalley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 33 born in county, the assumed wife of Thomas HALSTEAD (a Calico Printer, living with his assumed wife Martha and children James, William, Betty, John, Moses and Thomas.)²
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Duerden Row, Pendleton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 43 born Read, the wife of Thomas HALSTEAD (a Block Printer, living with his wife Martha, sons Moses, Thomas and Edward, daughters Betty, Nancy, Mary and Margaret Alice.)³
In the census of 7 April 1861 at 3 Pitt Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 53 born Sabden, the wife of Thomas HALSTEAD (a Block Printer, living with his wife Martha, sons Moses, Thomas, Edward and Allen, daughters Betty, Nancy, Mary, Margaret Alice and Martha.)⁴
In the census of 2 April 1871 at 37 Stanley Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 63 born Read, the wife of Thomas HALSTEAD (a Calico Printer, living with his wife Martha, sons Thomas, Edward and Allen, daughters Betty, Nancy, Mary, Margaret A, granddaughter Martha HALSTEAD, grandsons William E and James HALSTEAD, grandson Thomas E TOWNEND.)⁵
Her husband, Thomas, died in 1874 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁶
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 18 Oswald Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, Martha was listed as a widow, aged 73 born Accrington, the Head of Household; living with her son Edward, daughters Mary and Margaret A HALSTEAD, daughter Nancy TOWNEND, grandsons James HALSTEAD and Thomas Hy TOWNEND.⁷
Martha's death was registered in 1883 in the Haslingden registration district.⁸

     Her married name was WHITTAKER.^1,2 Her married name was HOWARD.
Mary HALSTEAD was born in 1843 at Sabden, Lancashire, England.³ She was the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD and Martha POLLARD. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Duerden Row, Pendleton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 7 born Sabden, the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 at 3 Pitt Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Winder, aged 17 born Sabden, the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 37 Stanley Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Warper, aged 27 born Sabden, the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 18 Oswald Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Beamer at Cotton Mill, aged 37 born Accington, the daughter of Martha HALSTEAD.⁷
Mary married James HOWARD on 3 August 1882 at St John the Evangalist, Accrington, Lancashire, England. She was a Warper aged 37, a spinster residing in Oswald Street. Her father was listed as Thomas HALSTEAD, a Calico Printer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Austin SWARBRICK and Alice ASHWORTH.^1,8
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 21 Mansion Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 45 born Sabden, the wife of James HOWARD (a Cotton Twister, living with his wife Mary, lodgers Edward HALSTEAD and Thomas H TOWNSEND.)⁹
Her husband, James, died in 1892 at Accrington, Lancashire, England.¹⁰
Mary married William WHITTAKER on 6 October 1894 at St John the Evangalist, Accrington, Lancashire. She was a Warper aged 52, a widow residing at 21 Mansion Street. Her father was listed as Thomas HALSTEAD (deceased), a Block Printer. Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, by Superintendent Registrar Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by James WHITTAKER and Sarah Ann BRIGGS.^1,2
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 24 Bold Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 57 born Sabden, the wife of William WHITTAKER (a Winding Master, living with his wife Mary.)¹¹

     Her married name was BARRETT.¹
Margaret Alice HALSTEAD was born in 1848 at Sabden, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD and Martha POLLARD. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Duerden Row, Pendleton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 2 born Sabden, the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD.² In the census of 7 April 1861 at 3 Pitt Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a Cotton Power Loom Weaver, aged 13 born Sabden, the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 37 Stanley Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 23 born Sabden, the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD.⁴ Margaret Alice HALSTEAD witnessed the marriage of James DEAN and Betty HALSTEAD on 31 December 1879 at St John the Evangelist, Accrington, Lancashire, England.^5,6 In the census of 3 April 1881 at 18 Oswald Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Cotton Weaver, aged 33 born Accington, the daughter of Martha HALSTEAD.⁷
Margaret married Thomas BARRETT on 12 March 1890 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England. She was aged 42, a spinster resding at 136 Water Street, Accrington. Her father was listed as Thomas HALSTEAD (deceased), a Blockprinter. According to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Wesleyan Methodists by Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by John HALSTEAD and M A LAW.^5,1
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 87 Bold Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 42 born Sabden, the wife of Thomas BARRETT (a Cotton Weaver, living with his wife Margaret Alice, sons Arthur G and Wilfred Thos, daughter Ann.)⁸
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 17 Rowley Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 52 born Sabden, the wife of Thomas BARRETT (a Cotton Weaver, living with his wife Margaret A, son Harold.)⁹
Her husband, Thomas, died between 1901 and 1911.
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 43 Washington Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, Margaret was listed as a widow, aged 62 born Sabden, the Head of Household; living with her son Harold, nephew Thomas Henry TOWNSEND (married 21 years - 1 child - 1 living but crossed out.)¹⁰
Margaret died in 1915 at Accrington, Lancashire, England.¹¹

     James HALSTEAD was born on 1 July 1868 at 32 Nuttall Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England. Father Thomas HALSTEAD, a Letter Carrier - mother Mary HALSTEAD formerly ROACH - registered on 11 August 1868 by Thomas HALSTEAD, father.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas HALSTEAD and Mary ROACH. In the census of 2 April 1871 at 37 Stanley Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 2 born Accrington, the grandson of Thomas HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 18 Oswald Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 12 born Accington, the grandson of Martha HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 4 East Views, Lower Booths, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Blue Dyer Cotten, aged 22 born Baxenden, a Lodger of Thomas HORNLEY.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 at 23 Grange Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a General Labourer, aged 42 born Accrington, a Lodger of an unknown person.⁶
James married Sarah Margaret RAWCLIFFE in 1918 at Wesleyan Chapel, Union Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England.⁷ He was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 14 Maudsley Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England. He was married, a Retired Textile Machinist, born 7 July 1868.⁸
James died in 1942 at Accrington, Lancashire, England.⁹

     Her married name was TOWNEND.
Nancy HALSTEAD was born in 1841 at Sabden, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD and Martha POLLARD. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Duerden Row, Pendleton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 9 born Sabden, the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD.² In the census of 7 April 1861 at 3 Pitt Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, Cotton Power Loom Weaver, aged 19 born Sabden, the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD.³
Nancy married Ben TOWNEND on 4 August 1867 at St John the Baptist, Halifax, Yorkshire, England. She was aged 26, a spinster residing in Sowerby. Her father was listed as Thomas HALSTEAD, a Calico Printer. After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Silvaners SMITH and John THOMAS.^4,5
Her husband, Ben, died in 1867 at Accrington, Lancashire, England.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 37 Stanley Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a widow, a Cotton Weaver, aged 29 born Sabden, the daughter of Thomas HALSTEAD (was enumerated as HALSTEAD rather than TOWNEND.)⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 18 Oswald Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a widow, a Cotton Weaver, aged 39 born Accington, the daughter of Martha HALSTEAD.⁸
Nancy died in 1889 at Accrington, Lancashire.⁹

     Thomas Henry TOWNSEND was born on 24 December 1867 at Accrington, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Ben TOWNEND and Nancy HALSTEAD. In the census of 2 April 1871 at 37 Stanley Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 3 born Accrington, the grandson of Thomas HALSTEAD.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 18 Oswald Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as a Labourer in Cotton Mill, aged 13 born Accington, the grandson of Martha HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 at 43 Washington Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cotton Twister, aged 43 born Accrington, the nephew of Margaret Alice BARRETT.⁴
Thomas married Gertrude HOLT in 1925 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁵ He was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 155 Burnley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, England. He was an unemployed Cotton Weaver, born 24 December 1868.⁶
Thomas died in 1948 at Accrington, Lancashire.⁷

     Edward HALSTEAD was born in 1846 at Sabden, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas HALSTEAD and Martha POLLARD. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Duerden Row, Pendleton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 5 born Sabden, the son of Thomas HALSTEAD.² In the census of 7 April 1861 at 3 Pitt Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as a Warehouse Labourer, aged 13 born Sabden, the son of Thomas HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 37 Stanley Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cotton Twister, aged 25 born Sabden, the son of Thomas HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 18 Oswald Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Labourer in Cotton Mill, aged 35 born Accington, the son of Martha HALSTEAD.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 21 Mansion Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Cotton Twister, aged 44 born Sabden, a Lodger of James HOWARD.⁶
Edward's death was registered in 1894 in the Haslingden registration district.⁷

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Margaret BIRTWISTLE was born in 1809 at Accrington, Lancashire, England.
Margaret married Crawshaw HALSTEAD, son of James HALSTEAD and Alice (?), in 1850 at St James, Accrington, Lancashire, England.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Cross Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 37 born Accrington, the wife of Crawshaw HALSTEAD (:a Labourer at Chemical Works, living with his wife Margaret, son George and stepsons James and John.)²
In the census of 7 April 1861 at 3 Cross Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 48 born Accrington, the wife of Crawshaw HALSTEAD (an Outdoor Labourer, living with his wife Margaret son George.)³
Her husband, Crawshaw, died in May 1866 in the Haslingden registration district.⁴
In the census of 2 April 1871 at 3 Cross Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, Margaret was listed as a widow, aged 59 born Accrington, the Head of Household; a Grocer.⁵
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 3 Cross Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, Margaret was listed as a widow, aged 72 born Church, the Head of Household; a Shopkeeper (sweets and confectionery.)⁶
Margaret's death was registered in 1881 in the Haslingden registration district.⁷

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Eliza HULME was born in 1839 at Bolton, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of George HULME and Ruth (?) In the census of 30 March 1851 at Stops, Little Lever, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 12 born Little Lever, the daughter of George HULME.¹
Eliza married John Higgins HALSTEAD, son of Henry HALSTEAD and Mary Ann WALKER, in 1859 at Registrar Attended, Bolton, Lancashire, England.²
In the census of 7 April 1861 at 100 Abbey Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 22 born Hilton, the wife of John Higgins HALSTEAD (a General Draper, living with his wife Eliza, mother-in-law Ruth HULME, brother James HALSTEAD.)³
In the census of 2 April 1871 at 100 Abbey Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, she was listed as aged 32 born Bury, the wife of John Higgins HALSTEAD (a General Draper, living with his wife Eliza, mother-in-law Ruth HULME.)⁴
Her husband, John, died on 15 August 1880 at Accrington, Lancashire, England.⁵ Eliza HALSTEAD was the executor of John Higgins HALSTEAD's estate granted on 2 October 1880 at Lancaster, Lancashire, England; under £3,000.⁶
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 100 Abbey Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, Eliza was listed as a widow, aged 42 born Bolton, the Head of Household; a Draper, living with her mother Ruth HULME.⁷
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 100 Abbey Street, Accrington, Lancashire, Eliza was listed as a widow, aged 52 born Bolton, the Head of Household; a Draper.⁸
Eliza died on 24 October 1894 at 115 Bentcliffe Terrace, Accrington, Lancashire, England.^9,6 Her estate was probated on 1 December 1894 at Lancaster, Lancashire. The estate was valued at £1,955 2s 5d.⁶

     Her married name was HULME.
Ruth (?) was born in 1818 at Bolton, Lancashire, England.
Ruth married George HULME before 1839.
In the census of 30 March 1851 at Stops, Little Lever, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 31 born Little Lever, the wife of George HULME (a Brick Maker, living with his wife Ruth, daughter Eliza.)¹
Her husband, George, died between 1851 and 1861. In the census of 7 April 1861 at 100 Abbey Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a widow, Housekeeper, aged 43 born Hilton, the mother-in-law of John Higgins HALSTEAD.² In the census of 2 April 1871 at 100 Abbey Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, she was listed as a widow, Formerly Farmers Wife, aged 52 born Derbyshire, the mother-in-law of John Higgins HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 100 Abbey Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a widow, Housekeeper, aged 63 born Bolton, the mother of Eliza HALSTEAD.⁴

     George HALSTEAD was born in 1851 at Accrington, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Crawshaw HALSTEAD and Margaret BIRTWISTLE. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Cross Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 1 month born Accrington, the son of Crawshaw HALSTEAD.² In the census of 7 April 1861 at 3 Cross Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 10 born Accrington, the son of Crawshaw HALSTEAD.³
George married Charlotte PARKINSON in 1871 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁴
In the census of 2 April 1871 at 38 Black Alley Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, George was listed as aged 20 born Accrington, the Head of Household; a Brass Finisher in Foundry, living with his wife Charlotte.⁵
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 78 Clement Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, George was listed as aged 30 born Accrington, the Head of Household; a Brass Finisher, living with his wife Charlotte and sons John C and George.⁶
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 43 Higher Antley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, England, George was listed as aged 40 born Arrington, the Head of Household; a Fried Fish and Chips Shop Potato Dealer, living with his wife Charlotte and sons John C and George.⁷
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 3 Claven Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, George was listed as aged 50 born Accrington, the Head of Household; a Brass Finisher, living with his wife Charlotte and son George.⁸
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 26 Oak Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, George was listed as aged 60 born Accrington, the Head of Household; a Brass Finisher, living with his wife Charlotte (married 40 years - 2 children - 2 living.)⁹
George's death was registered in 1919 in the Haslingden registration district.¹⁰

     Her married name was HALSTEAD.
Charlotte PARKINSON was born in 1846 at Holcombe, Lancashire, England.
Charlotte married George HALSTEAD, son of Crawshaw HALSTEAD and Margaret BIRTWISTLE, in 1871 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.¹
In the census of 2 April 1871 at 38 Black Alley Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 28 born Ramsbottom, the wife of George HALSTEAD (a Brass Finisher in Foundry, living with his wife Charlotte.)²
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 78 Clement Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a Cotton Weaver, aged 35 born Accrington, the wife of George HALSTEAD (a Brass Finisher, living with his wife Charlotte and sons John C and George.)³
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 43 Higher Antley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 45 born Arrington, the wife of George HALSTEAD (a Fried Fish and Chips Shop Potato Dealer, living with his wife Charlotte and sons John C and George.)⁴
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 3 Claven Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 54 born Holcombe Brock, the wife of George HALSTEAD (a Brass Finisher, living with his wife Charlotte and son George.)⁵
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 26 Oak Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 64 born Accrington, the wife of George HALSTEAD (a Brass Finisher, living with his wife Charlotte (married 40 years - 2 children - 2 living.)⁶)
Her husband, George, died in 1919 in the Haslingden registration district.⁷
Charlotte's death was registered in 1930 in the Haslingden registration district.⁸

     John Crawshaw HALSTEAD was born on 5 February 1872 at Goss Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of George HALSTEAD and Charlotte PARKINSON. John Crawshaw HALSTEAD was baptised on 22 February 1872 at St James, Accrington, Lancashire, England. In the census of 3 April 1881 at 78 Clement Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 9 born Accrington, the son of George HALSTEAD.² In the census of 5 April 1891 at 43 Higher Antley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, Helping in shop, aged 19 born Accrington, the son of George HALSTEAD.³
John married Mary Ellen FITTON on 8 February 1896 at St James, Wardleworth, Lancashire, England. He was a Fitter aged 24, a bachelor residing at 50 Miller Street, Newbold. His father was listed as George HALSTEAD, a Brass Finisher. After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by Tom FITTON and Mary Ellen STOTT.^4,5 In the census of 31 March 1901 at 11 Cameron Street, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, he was listed as married, an Engine Fitter (Gun Mounting) Steel, aged 29 born Accrington, a Boarder of an unknown person.⁶
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 6 Wilfred Street, Armley, Yorkshire, England, John was listed as aged 39 born Accrington, Lancashire, the Head of Household; a Mechanic Fitter, living with his wife Mary Ellen and son William (married 15 years - 3 children - 1 living.)⁷
His wife, Mary, died on 25 March 1937 at 3 Upper Plymouth Grove, Manchester, Lancashire, England.^8,9 John Crawshaw HALSTEAD was granted Letters of Administration on the estate of Mary Ellen HALSTEAD on 18 December 1937 at Manchester, Lancashire, England; £36 9s 6d.⁹ He was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 12 Cragie Street, Cheetham, Lancashire, England. He was a widower, a Fitter Shell and Tenter Engineer, born 5 February 1884. There was one other redacted person in the household. Exactly why he quoted his age as beiing 12 years different cannot be ascertained but it is clearly the same person.¹⁰
John's death was registered in 1947 in the Manchester registration district.¹¹

     George HALSTEAD was born on 6 May 1879 at 16 Royle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of George HALSTEAD and Charlotte PARKINSON. George HALSTEAD was baptised on 22 May 1879 at St James, Accrington, Lancashire, England.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 78 Clement Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 1 born Accrington, the son of George HALSTEAD.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 43 Higher Antley Road, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 11 born Accrington, the son of George HALSTEAD.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 3 Claven Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Machine Joiner, aged 21 born Accrington, the son of George HALSTEAD.⁵
George married Elizabeth Ann BRIGGS in 1906 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁶
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 22 Crawshaw Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, George was listed as aged 30 born Accrnigton, the Head of Household; a Labourer Fluted Roller Department, living with his wife Elizabeth and daughter lilian (married 4 years - 1 child.)⁷ He was listed in the 1939Register taken on 29 September 1939 at 35 Crawshaw Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England. He was married, a Retired Iron Foundry Labourer, born 6 May 1879.⁸
George's death was registered in 1963 in the Haslingden registration district.⁹

     Her married name was CHAMBERS.
Elizabeth RILEY was born in 1831 at Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Alice RILEY. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Cockerley Fould, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, England, she was listed as single, a Weaver, aged 20 born Oswaldtwistle, the daughter of Alice RILEY.¹
Elizabeth married James CHAMBERS in 1853 at the Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.²
In the census of 7 April 1861 at 2 South Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as aged 30 born Oswaldtwistle, the wife of James CHAMBERS (a Coal Miner, living with his wife Elizabeth, daughers Margaret and Jane, brother-in-law Robert RILEY.)³
Her husband, James, died in 1866 at Haslingden, Lancashire, England.⁴
In the census of 2 April 1871 at 33 Nuttall Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, Elizabeth was listed as a widow, aged 43 born Oswaldtwistle, the Head of Household; Housekeeper, living with her daughter Jane, lodger Joseph HALSTEAD.⁵
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 6 Robert Nuttall Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, Elizabeth was listed as a widow, aged 50 born Oswaldtwistle, the Head of Household; living with her daughter adopted son Joseph HALSTEAD, brother Robert RILEY.⁶

     Robert RILEY was born in 1828 at Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Alice RILEY. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Cockerley Fould, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Labourer, aged 23 born Oswaldtwistle, the son of Alice RILEY.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 at 2 South Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Labourer at Stone Quarry, aged 33 born Oswaldtwistle, the brother-in-law of James CHAMBERS.² In the census of 2 April 1871 at 33 Nuttall Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a Labourer, aged 43 born Oswaldtwistle, the brother of Elizabeth CHAMBERS.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 6 Robert Nuttall Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as single, a General Labourer, aged 53 born Oswaldtwistle, the brother of Elizabeth CHAMBERS.⁴

     Joseph HALSTEAD was born on 4 April 1870 at 32 Nuttall Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England. Father Thomas HALSTEAD, a Letter Carrier - mother Mary HALSTEAD formerly ROCHE - registered on 16 April 1870 by Thomas HALSTEAD, father.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas HALSTEAD and Mary ROACH. In the census of 2 April 1871 at 33 Nuttall Street, New Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 11 months born Accrington, a Lodger of Elizabeth CHAMBERS.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 6 Robert Nuttall Street, Accrington, Lancashire, England, he was listed as aged 10 born Accrington, the adopted son of Elizabeth CHAMBERS.⁴
Joseph's death was registered in 1883 in the Haslingden registration district.⁵