George CRABTREE [Parents] was born in 1816 in Clitheroe , Lancs. He died in Jun 1889 in Stockport RD. He married Margaret CORNER on 15 Feb 1857 in St Paul's, Stalybridge. George was baptized on 25 Aug 1816 in Clitheroe, Lancs. He was employed as Water carrier,& Self Actor Minder..
1841 Census Hamel Street, Newton, Hyde.
1851 Census Lees(north) New Road, Hyde.
1861 Census Charles Street, Hyde.
1871 Census 43, Charles Street, Hyde.
1881 Census 8 Port Street, Hyde.1841 Census
H 107 Bk5 Folio 16
Hamel, Newton, Hyde
James Crabtree 50 Carter N
Margaret 60 N
George 20 Carter N
Aaron Stockley 15 Cloth Piecer Y
Ages rounded down to nearest 5.
Y means born in the county they are now living in.1851 Census
2236 Folio 134
Lees (North) New Road, Hyde, Cheshire
James Crabtree 67 Head Carrier Gorton/Lancs
Margaret 68 Wife Openshaw/Lancs
George 34 Son Water Carrier Clitheroe/Lancs1861 Census
2557 folio 75
Charles Street, HydeGeorge Crabtree head 44 Self Actor Minder Clitheroe, Lancs
Margaret wife 39 Calico weaver Manchester
Martha Taylor w dau 17 Calico weaver Hyde
Edward w son 14 Calico Weaver piecer Hyde
Henry w son 11 Calico weaver piecer Hyde
William w son 10 Scholar Hyde1871 Census
3651 folio 83
43 Charles Street, HydeGeorge Crabtree head 54 Self Actor Minder Clitheroe
Margaret wife 49 Weaver cotton Manchester
William T son 19 Grinder Hyde
Ann dau 9 Hyde
Maria Evans lodg 25 Card room Hand Hyde1881 Census
Dwelling: 8 Port St
Census Place: Hyde, Cheshire, England
Source: FHL Film 1341830 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3467 Folio 8 Page 10
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
George CRABTREE W 65 M Clitheroe, Lancashire, England
Rel: Head
Occ: Lab (Genl) (Unemployed)
Ann CRABTREE U 19 F Hyde, Cheshire, England
Rel: Daur
Occ: Weaver (Cotton)
Martha ANDREW M 37 F Hyde, Cheshire, England
Rel: Daur
Occ: Weaver (Cotton)
Emma ANDREW U 15 F Hyde, Cheshire, England
Rel: Daur
Occ: Weaver (Cotton)
Thomas ANDREW U 14 M Oldham, Lancashire, England
Rel: Son
Occ: Coal Miner
Jane ANDREW U 10 F Hyde, Cheshire, England
Rel: Daur
Occ: Scholar
James ANDREW U 6 M Hyde, Cheshire, England
Rel: Son
Occ: Scholar
William ANDREW U 3 M Hyde, Cheshire, England
Rel: Son
Occ: Scholar
Margaret CORNER [Parents] was born in 1822 in Manchester.. She died in Mar 1881 in Stockport RD. She married George CRABTREE on 15 Feb 1857 in St Paul's, Stalybridge. Margaret was employed as Weaver.
Other marriages:TAYLOR, ????????
They had the following children:
F i Ann CRABTREE was born in Sep 1862 in Hyde, Ches.
Joel REDFEARN [Parents] was born in 1775. He died in Aug 1823 in Hattersley, Ches. He was buried on 22 Aug 1823 in Mottram Parish Church. He married Betty (REDFERN). Joel was baptized on 16 Jun 1775 in Mottram in Longendale, Ches.
Betty (REDFERN) died in May 1805 in Hattersley, Ches. She was buried on 26 May 1805 in Mottram Parish Church. She married Joel REDFEARN.
They had the following children:
M i Johnathon REDFEARN died on 22 Jun 1799 in Hattersley, Ches.
Robert Warhurst ROBINSON [Parents] was born on 26 Dec 1902 in Mossley, Lancs. He died on 11 May 1967 in Mossley, Lancs. He was buried in Dukinfield Cemetery, Ches.. He married Sarah BURKE on 13 Mar 1937 in Methodist Church, Mossley, Lancs.. Robert was employed as Wheelwright &Coach Build.
Other marriages:CLARKSON, Alice
Took over business of wheelwright and signwriter from his father. The business however still traded as Frank Robinson.
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Mossley and Saddleworth reporter March 1937
Much interest was taken in the marriage at Stamford Road Methodist Church, Mossley on Saturday last (13 Mar 1937) of Miss Sarah Burke, the adopted daughter of her Uncle and Aunt (Mr. & Mrs. James A. Littlewood), of 12 Shadows Lane, Roaches and Mr. Robert Warhurst Robinson, son of Mrs. Robinson and the late Mr. F. Robinson, of 245, Manchester Road, Mossley.
The bride who is connected with Roaches Methodist Church was employed in the preparation department of the Mossley Woo Combing and Spinning Co. Ltd., while the bridegroom who is associated with Mossley Brow Church Sunday School is in business as a master wheelwright, and both are well known in the town.
Given away by her uncle (Mr. J. A. Littlewood), the bride wore a dress of Coronation mauve satin with long puff sleeves and veil to match. She carried a bouquet of pale carnations and silver horseshoe.
She was attended by Mrs. H. Byrom (cousin of the bridegroom), and Miss H. Roberts and Miss E. Woolley (friends of the bride), who wore dresses of pale blue crepe with roll collars and long puffed sleeves. Their bouquets were composed of pink carnations.
The bride's aunt (Mrs. Littlewood) wore a dress of brown silk, with vest and bows of pink silk, and a brown hat to tone. She also had a pale carnation buttonhole. The bridegroom's mother had a wine-coloured silk dress with felt hat to tone, and a pink carnation.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Winn, of Audenshaw. Mr. James Frederick Burke, brother of the bride, was the best man, and the groomsman was Mr. George Littlewood (cousin of the bride). A reception was held at Roaches Methodist School, attended by about 40 guests. Mr. & Mrs. Robinson have taken up residence at 241, Manchester Road, Mossley.
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Mossley and Saddleworth Reporter May 1967
On Thursday of last week at his home, 241, Manchester Road, Mossley, Mr. Robert W. Robinson, aged 64 years. The funeral service and committal were at Dukinfield Crematorium on Monday, The Rev. W.E.Harrison officiating.
Mourners: Mrs. S.Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. F.Robinson, Mr. J.Robinson, Miss J.Robinson, Miss M.Robinson, Mr. K.Vickery, Mr. and Mrs. J.Burke, Mr. and Mrs. G.Littlewood, Mr. and Mrs. T.Littlewood, Mr. V.C.Proctor, Mr. Norman Brookes, Mr. J.Howard representing 1218 Lodge, and Mr. T.Blundell, Mr. H.Fielding representing 6577 Mossley Lodge of Freemasons.
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1902 26th Dec Born Mossley, Lancs. Exact place not yet known.
1929 Married Alice Clarkson, presume St. Pauls, Stalybridge.
1930 30th Jul Father Frank Robinson dies. Takes over business on Manchester Rd., but trades as Frank Robinson.
1930 9th Nov Son Frank is born in Mossley.
1935 14th Feb Wife Alice dies, buried Mossley Cemetery.
1937 13th Mar Marries Sarah Burke in Mossley.
1940 2nd Sep Jim Robinson born, Mossley
1944 19th Jan Joan Robinson born, Mossley
1948 29th Apr Margaret Robinson born, Mossley
1957 13th Dec mother Margaret Beard Robinson dies, buried Mossley
1967 11th May Dies in Mossley, cremated at Dukinfield Crematorium.
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Was a Mason for most of his adult life.
Sarah BURKE [Parents] was born on 26 Feb 1914 in Platts Yard, Uppermill, Saddleworth. She died on 22 Feb 1985 in Oldham, Lancs. She was buried on 1 Mar 1985 in Dukinfield Cemetery, Ches.. She married Robert Warhurst ROBINSON on 13 Mar 1937 in Methodist Church, Mossley, Lancs..
Mossley and Saddleworth reporter March 1937
Much interest was taken in the marriage at Stamford Road Methodist Church, Mossley on Saturday last (13 Mar 1937) of Miss Sarah Burke, the adopted daughter of her Uncle and Aunt (Mr. & Mrs. James A. Littlewood), of 12 Shadows Lane, Roaches and Mr. Robert Warhurst Robinson, son of Mrs. Robinson and the late Mr. F. Robinson, of 245, Manchester Road, Mossley.
The bride who is connected with Roaches Methodist Church was employed in the preparation department of the Mossley Woo Combing and Spinning Co. Ltd., while the bridegroom who is associated with Mossley Brow Church Sunday School is in business as a master wheelwright, and both are well known in the town.
Given away by her uncle (Mr. J. A. Littlewood), the bride wore a dress of Coronation mauve satin with long puff sleeves and veil to match. She carried a bouquet of pale carnations and silver horseshoe.
She was attended by Mrs. H. Byrom (cousin of the bridegroom), and Miss H. Roberts and Miss E. Woolley (friends of the bride), who wore dresses of pale blue crepe with roll collars and long puffed sleeves. Their bouquets were composed of pink carnations.
The bride's aunt (Mrs. Littlewood) wore a dress of brown silk, with vest and bows of pink silk, and a brown hat to tone. She also had a pale carnation buttonhole. The bridegroom's mother had a wine-coloured silk dress with felt hat to tone, and a pink carnation.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Winn, of Audenshaw. Mr. James Frederick Burke, brother of the bride, was the best man, and the groomsman was Mr. George Littlewood (cousin of the bride). A reception was held at Roaches Methodist School, attended by about 40 guests. Mr. & Mrs. Robinson have taken up residence at 241, Manchester Road, Mossley.
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The death occurred on February 22 at Ormidale old People's Home, Lees New Road, Oldham, of Mrs. Sarah Robinson, aged 70.
Service and committal took place on March 1 at Dukinfield crematorium. The Father R. Lindsay officiated.
Mourners: Mr. & Mrs. F. Robinson, Mr. & Mrs. J. Robinson, Mr. & Mrs. R. Smith, Mr. & Mrs. K.G. Vickery, Mr. & Mrs. J. Burke, Mr. & Mrs. G. Littlewood, Mrs. E. Edwards, Mr. & Mrs. D. Harrison, Mrs. G. Dawson, Miss L. Dawson, Mrs. O'Neill and Mrs. F. O'Neill.
Also present: Mr. & Mrs. Millwood, Mrs. D. Jackson, Mrs. G. Marsden.
Representing Mossley Lodge 6577: Mr. & Mrs. Ogden, Mr. & Mrs. Sykes.
Flowers: relatives, family, friends, neighbours.
Arrangements: Co-Op.
They had the following children:
M i James ROBINSON was born on 2 Sep 1940. F ii Joan ROBINSON was born on 19 Jan 1944. F iii Margaret ROBINSON was born on 29 Apr 1948.
George BURKE [Parents] was born on 25 Feb 1887 in 29, Greenfield St. Padfield, Derbys.. He died on 20 Dec 1915 in Ypres, Belgium. He married Emma LITTLEWOOD on 19 Oct 1912 in St Chad's, Saddleworth, Yorks. George was employed as Operative Print works.
Commemorated: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL Belgium, Panel 20.
1st/7th Bn Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regt.)
Died 20th Dec 1915Oldham Evening Chronicle, Thurs. January 16th. 1916.
Mrs. Burke of Moorgate, Uppermill on Wednesday received an official intimation that her husband Private George Burke aged 29 years serving with the 1/7 Duke of Wellingtons' West Riding Regiment had been killed in action.
A letter from lt. Netherwood said, "It is my painful duty to inform you of the death of your husband, who was killed by a shell on December 20th. I know what a terrible blow this will be to you but I hope you will find some consolation in the fact that his death was instantaneous and painless and that he died doing his duty. Please accept the deepest sympathy of all ranks in his company."
Private Burke when war broke out was working at the Lumb Mill, Delph. He was an old territorial and went to France with the first of the 1/7 West Riding Regiment contingent on April 14th. His brother Fred is in the Scottish Borderers and was in the Dardenelles when last heard of. A brother in law Ben Hoggins is in the Sherwood Foresters, while a second brother in law Private Wilson Littlewood is in the 1/7 and has been twice wounded.
He leaves a wife and two children.An Extract from "Saddleworth 1914-1919, the Experience Of A Pennine Community During The Great War" by K.W.Mitchinson.
Chapter iii Another enemy: The 49th Division at Ypres 1915, Page 54
' Although the Germans ceased sending over further discharges of gas, which for the first time was a mixture of chlorine and phosgene, it remained a hazard.
It clung to the ground like a hoar frost and when disturbed by a boot could still attack an unhelmeted soldier. High explosives continued to pound the British breastworks for the next 36 hours, and when a shell landed in a trench held by the 7/Dukes, George Burke from Moorgate, Uppermill and three comrades were literally blown to pieces. What few grisly remains could be found were hurriedly shoveled into a shell hole and covered over.'From the records of the War Graves Commission
In Memory of
George Burke
Private
936
1st/7th Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regt.)
who died on
Monday, 20th December 1915.Commemorative Information
Memorial: YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
Grave Reference/ Panel Number: Panel 20
Location: Ypres (now Ieper) is a town in the Province of West Flanders. The Memorial is situated at the eastern side of the town on the road to Menin and Courtrai, and bears the names of men who were lost without trace during the defence of the Ypres Salient in the First World War.In Memory of
Private George Burke
1st/7th Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regt.)
who died on Monday, 20th December 1915.
Remembered with honour
YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL.In the perpetual care of
the Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Emma LITTLEWOOD [Parents] was born on 12 Oct 1891 in Bridge St., Uppermill, Saddleworth. She died in Dec 1918 in Mossley, Lancs. She was buried on 16 Dec 1918 in Saddleworth Churchyard, Saddleworth.. She married George BURKE on 19 Oct 1912 in St Chad's, Saddleworth, Yorks. Emma was employed as Cotton Winder.
Reporter 21 December, 1918
Mrs. Burke the widow of a soldier killed in the war, who's home was off Manchester Road, Woodend died on Thursday week. The deceased who leaves two children was interned at Saddleworth Parish Church on Monday.
They had the following children:
M i James Frederick BURKE was born on 8 Feb 1913. He died on 18 Feb 1995. F ii Sarah BURKE was born on 26 Feb 1914. She died on 22 Feb 1985. M iii Wilson BURKE was born on 7 Apr 1916 in Uppermill, Saddleworth. He died in Apr 1916. He was buried on 16 Apr 1916 in Saddleworth Churchyard, Saddleworth..
Robert BURKE [Parents] was born in 1856 in Armagh, Ireland. He died in Mar 1932 in Bradford RD. He married Mary Ann MCGARRITY on 8 Sep 1876 in Benburn, Co Armagh. Robert was employed as Engineer Cotton Mill.
born c 1856 Armagh, Ireland
1876 Son Samuel John born in Hadfield, Derbys.
1881 census: Living Waterside Rd. Hadfield, with wife and three children. His father and married sister are also with him.
1882/85 Esther and Robert born in Hadfield area.
1887 George born, they have moved to 29 Greenfield St. Hadfield.
after 1887 they move out of area.
1891 census: not yet found.
Mary Ann MCGARRITY [Parents] was born in 1856 in Armagh, Ireland. She died in Mar 1915 in Saddleworth, Yorks. She married Robert BURKE on 8 Sep 1876 in Benburn, Co Armagh.
They had the following children:
M i Samuel John BURKE was born in 1876. M ii James BURKE was born in Sep 1878. He died in Mar 1945. F iii Mary Ann BURKE was born in 880 in Hadfield, Derbys. F iv Esther Jane BURKE was born in Sep 1882. M v Robert BURKE was born in Jun 1885. He died in Mar 1945. M vi George BURKE was born on 25 Feb 1887. He died on 20 Dec 1915. F vii Elizabeth BURKE was born in Dec 1889. M viii Fred BURKE was born in Mar 1893. F ix Minnie BURKE was born in Mar 1896 in Stalybridge, Ashton RD.
James Frederick LITTLEWOOD [Parents] was born on 17 Oct 1858 in Crompton, Lancs. He died on 29 Jan 1927 in Mossley, Lancs. He was buried on 3 Feb 1927 in Saddleworth Churchyard, Saddleworth.. He married Sarah HEYWOOD on 15 May 1881 in St Chad's, Saddleworth, Yorks. James was employed as Labourer.
1871 census:Living Delph with mother, father and sister.
1881 census:Living Delph with his wodowed mother.
1891 census:Living Frenches Greenfield, with wife and four children.Mossley and Saddleworth Reporter 5th February 1927
A tragedy of the river Tame was investigated on Wednesday morning by the Coroner (Mr. R.S.Rodgers), who held an inquest at the Bridge Inn, Roaches, on James Frederick Littlewood (63), general labourer, of 315, Manchester Road, Mossley.
Deceased, it was stated by his son, James Albert Littlewood, 12, Shadows Lane, Roaches, was in the Church Inn, Roaches, on Saturday evening and they had a pint of beer together. Witness left the house at 8-45pm. leaving the deceased in the tap room. He was quite well and hearty and was in no way the worse for drink.
The Coroner: Had he any financial or domestic worries.
Witness ; None whatever, that I'm aware of.
John Slater the licensee of the Church inn, stated that he went to the bank of the river Tame at 3-10pm. on Sunday in consequence of a communication that had been made to him, and saw the deceased lying face down in the river in about 10 inches of water. deceased left the house the previous evening at 10-30pm. by the front door. He was quite sober and in good spirits.
The Coroner: Do you think he must have climbed over the wall?
Witness: No sir, I think he was going along the road, over the river bridge and turned on what is known as "sugar well" for a purpose and that he overbalanced, fallen into the river and then washed to where he was found.
Constable Maltby said when the body was found deceased must have been in the water for some time. His braces were unbuttoned. The officer advanced the same theory as the last witness and added that the deceased had a cut an inch long over his right eye.
The Coroner: There is no suggestion of anybody having thrown him in, sergeant?
Sergeant Tobin: No, I don't think so.
The Coroner said he thought the theory advanced was the explanation.
The Coroner returned a verdict of 'accidental death' and added that it was rather foolish at night when he could not see, to go there, as he did not know how near to the bank he was.An Extract from "Saddleworth 1914-1919, the Experience Of A Pennine Community During The Great War" by K.W.Mitchinson.
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'Given his perceived shortage of shirts and underclothes, Lawton would no doubt have been angered had he known of the plethora of army clothing found in an Uppermill house. James Littlewood of Moor Gate was charged with being in possession of a large quantity of army shirts, belts, socks and underclothes. Littlewood's son, Wilson, a soldier in the 7/Dukes, explained to the magistrates that he had bought all the items and given them as a gift to his father. The Bench decided, as the case was 'surrounded in mystery', and because Wilson Littlewood would soon off to the front, to give the defendant the benefit of the doubt and dismissed it.'Oldham Chronicle - March 20 1915
In Possession of Military Articles
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Charge against Saddleworth Man
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An unusual case was heard at Saddleworth Police Court on Wednesday when James Littlewood, of Moorgate, Uppermill was charged at the instance of Superintendent Daniel with being in possession of regimental necessaries between September 11th, 1914 and March 10th, 1915.
Superintendent Daniel said accused was charged under the Military Act of 1881 with receiving from one Wilson Littlewood, a soldier in his Majesty's forces, seven shirts, one pair of drawers, one pair of boots, one leather belt of the total value £2 4s 9d. the prosecution was taken under section 156 of the Act, and the property belonged to the first 7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's, West Riding Regt., stationed at Bentley. The offence came to the notice of the police through enquiries and observations made by P.C. Jenkinson. Littlewood senior had been seen wearing a soldier's shirt, a cord shirt, and in consequence P.C. Jenkinson visited the house of Littlewood at 2 30 on March 10th and asked him if he had any clothing or soldier's equipment in the house. He replied, "I have none; you are at the wrong house." The constable called Littlewood's attention to the fact that he was wearing one of the shirts and asked where it came from, and he said, "It is one our Wilson sent me from Doncaster." The officer asked him if had any others in the house, and he replied, "I have none." The housekeeper, who was present, then turned to the prisoner and said, "Now James , speak the truth. You know there are other things in the house." Prisoner replied, "well, find them: it looks as if had come for them." The housekeeper opened some drawers and produced a shirt and other things, which were the subject of the charge, and in addition other military necessaries, two pairs of socks, a body belt, a pair of underpants, an officer's khaki shirt, and a pair of officer's underpants, which were not the subject of the charge, because they were really the property of the army. On the articles being produced Littlewood was taken into custody. Previous to that the officer asked him if he had anything else, and he replied, "Find him the lot. I have not stolen them: our Wilson has sent them me from Doncaster." When charged at the police station with the offence he replied, "I have not stolen them; our Wilson has sent them me from Doncaster." The military authorities had been communicated with, with the result that Lance-corporal Potts, who was in charge of the stores at Doncaster, identified the article which was subject of the charge. The prisoner had no right to have the goods in his possession, and no soldier had any right to give them or sell them.
P.C. Jenkinson, of Uppermill, gave evidence bearing out the superintendent's statement in regard to his visits to Littlewood. After he had taken Littlewood to the police station he returned with Sergeant Thornton to the house, and there gained possession of two razors and strops. He visited the prisoner's son-in-law at Delph, and saw him wearing a military shirt. He asked him how he became possessed of it, and he said he had bought it in Oldham. Afterwards he said that the prisoner had given it to him about a month ago.
Prisoner: I never did give it to him at all.
Lance-corporal Jack Potts, of the first/7th Battalion Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment, stationed at Bentley, said he was store man. He had seen the seven shirts produced, one pair of drawers, a pair of boots, and one uniform belt, and he identified them as the property of the regiment, and such as had been served out to the men. No soldier had any right to give away, sell, or dispose of his kit. If a soldier purchased a shirt to make up his kit, he was not allowed to give it away. The value of the goods was £2 4s 9d. He identified the shirts by a particular mark on the collar. He had instructions to take them back to headquarters.
The Clerk (Mr. Bottomley) said that it was for defendant to prove that he did not get them from a soldier or that he was ignorant that they belonged to the army.
Littlewood; He told me that he bought them.
The Clerk: That is no defence.
Littlewood: if I cannot believe my own son who must I believe? He told me where they had come from.
Mr. Taylor (Magistrate): Did you not know that this was an army belt? No.
Supt. Daniel: The belt is stamped.
Replying to the superintendent the prisoner admitted that the things came singly.
Wilson Littlewood, son of the prisoner, who was in khaki was then called and said that he had been put in custody by the military authorities and had been tried for the shirts. He told them where they had come from. Seven of the shirts he had at Grimsby. They got two in their kit, they had two shirts from the ladies of Marsden, and they had since had a further issue of two shirts. He had called two witnesses before the colonel on the Tuesday and the case was dismissed. He admitted that he gave his father two shirts which he bought at Grismby, and that the police got two others at Delph.
Replying to further questions by the superintendent witness denied that he had given the boots to his father. they belonged to him and he had left them at home. He did not know his father had worn them. he denied also that he had given the belt to his father. The underdrawers were his. He had them given to him in his kit. He did not give them away. The cord shirts were not army shirts but were from the ladies of Marsden.
Mr. Taylor: but the ladies of Marsden sent them for the use of the army.
Witness: They sent them to us not to get filthy in the kit bag.
The chairman (Mr.J.L. Byrom) but you had not plenty then.
Superintendent Daniel: Have you informed people you were making preparations for this matter was over? - No.
There is going to be further inquiry into this matter later so you must be careful. You came home on leave on Monday? - Yes.
And your father was arrested the same day/ - Yes.
Is it not a fact that on the night of the following day that you and another man went and broke into your brother's house and took away a large quantity of these things, 8 pairs of boots, away - No sir.
Lance-corporal Potts was recalled and said he did not know how Wilson Littlewood had got there. The major tried him on Saturday and remanded him there. He could not say whether Littlewood had been discharged or not. He understood the case was adjourned until the goods had arrived.
The chairman: You can make enquiries.
Superintendent Daniel: We have nothing to do with the soldier today. He has not been guilty of an offence under the civil law. He will be dealt with by the military authority under their rules. It is a question whether the articles belong to the military authorities or not. The lance-corporal says they do so the prisoner is guilty of receiving.
The chairman said the case seemed to be surrounded in mystery, but the magistrates were inclined to deal leniently and the case would be dismissed with a caution.
Sarah HEYWOOD [Parents] was born on 23 Oct 1861 in Gibson's Houses, Dukinfield, Ches. She died in 1912. She was buried on 20 Mar 1912 in Saddleworth Churchyard, Saddleworth.. She married James Frederick LITTLEWOOD on 15 May 1881 in St Chad's, Saddleworth, Yorks. Sarah was baptized on 31 Aug 1864 in St Paul's, Stalybridge. She was employed as Lap feeder cotton.
They had the following children:
F i Mary Hannah LITTLEWOOD was born on 8 Apr 1882. She died in Jun 1941. M ii James Albert LITTLEWOOD was born on 5 Dec 1883. He died in Mar 1955. M iii Wilson LITTLEWOOD was born on 22 Dec 1885. He died on 20 Aug 1952. F iv Theadora LITTLEWOOD was born on 24 Feb 1888. She died in Jun 1954. M v Isaac LITTLEWOOD was born in Mar 1890. He died on 13 Jun 1950. F vi Emma LITTLEWOOD was born on 12 Oct 1891. She died in Dec 1918. F vii Martha Ann LITTLEWOOD was born in Jan 1894. She died in Dec 1954. M viii Fred LITTLEWOOD was born on 1 Feb 1902. He died in Mar 1966. M ix Thomas Boothroyd LITTLEWOOD was born on 1 Feb 1902. He died in Mar 1970.
James LITTLEWOOD [Parents] was born in 1818 in Saddleworth, Yorks. He died in 1871 in Saddleworth, Yorks. He was buried on 9 Sep 1871 in Saddleworth Churchyard, Saddleworth.. He married Hannah BRIERLEY on 7 Dec 1840 in St Chad's, Rochdale. James was employed as Slubber.
James's father is a brewer called James. Cannot find him on the 1841 census for Saddleworth. What is a brewer exactly, it is different to an Inn Keeper. Where were the Littlewoods' baptised? On the census for James junior he is down has having been born in Saddleworth.
Hannah BRIERLEY [Parents] was born in 1817. She died on 28 Aug 1883 in Uppermill, Saddleworth. She was buried on 1 Sep 1883 in Saddleworth Churchyard, Saddleworth.. She married James LITTLEWOOD on 7 Dec 1840 in St Chad's, Rochdale. Hannah was employed as Cloth Busler.
Other marriages:Unknown
Hannah was married in Rochdale, although her residence at time of marriage is down on the certificate as Saddleworth. Did Hannah and James go to Rochdale, because she had had an illegitimate baby (Hannah Maria). Her name is also misspelt, it reads
Brearley instead of Brierley. The witnesses to the wedding are Joseph and Rosa Shaw. These appear to be her cousin Joseph and his wife, both live in Delph, just around the corner from James and Hannah.
Joseph and Rosa Shaw can be found on the 1841 census as follows.
Ref 1279/8/42 Delph Saltrewebber
Joseph Shaw 25 Cloth Dyer Y
Rosa Shaw 20 Y1881 Census
Dwelling: Millgate
Census Place: Saddleworth, York, England
Source: FHL Film 1342042 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4363 Folio 42 Page 4
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Hannah LITTLEWOOD W 65 F Delph, York, England
Rel: Head
Occ: Charwoman
James LITTLEWOOD 21 M Crompton, Lancashire, England
Rel: Son
Occ: Lap Feeder (Wool)
They had the following children:
M i George LITTLEWOOD was born in Dec 1841. He died in Jun 1894. F ii Sarah Jane LITTLEWOOD was born in Jun 1844 in Saddleworth, Yorks. Sarah was employed as Cardroom labourer.
1861 Census
3030 Folio 30
Higher Park, Crompton, Lancs.
Abraham Brierley 31 Head Coal Miner Crompton/Lancs
Milly 26 Wife Cotton Reeler Crompton/Lancs
Saally 3 Dau Crompton/Lancs
Hannah Littlewood 22 Lodg Cardroom Lab Saddleworth
Sarah Jane Littlewood 17 Lodg Cardroom Lab Saddleworth
These are included because they must be related to Hannah (they are Brierleys as was she before getting married) Also Hannah and Sarah Jane staying here are James and Hannah's daughters.F iii Emma LITTLEWOOD was born in Apr 1847. She was buried on 23 Dec 1847 in St Chad's, Saddleworth, Yorks. F iv Mary LITTLEWOOD was born in Dec 1851. M v John James LITTLEWOOD was born in Dec 1855. He was buried on 2 Apr 1857 in St Chad's, Saddleworth, Yorks. M vi James Frederick LITTLEWOOD was born on 17 Oct 1858. He died on 29 Jan 1927.
Isaac HEYWOOD [Parents] was born in 1832 in Stalybridge, Lancs. He died in 1901. He was buried on 13 Mar 1901 in Freizland Church, Saddleworth. He married Mary NORTON on 10 Dec 1854 in Christ Church, A-u-L, Lancs.. Isaac was baptized on 23 Sep 1832 in St Michael's, Ashton-u-Lyne, Lancs. He was employed as Spinner, Labourer.
1841 census: Living Desmesne St., S/B with mother, father and four siblings.
1851 census: Living Huddersfield Rd., S/B with mother, father and four siblings.
1861 census: Still not found.
1871 census: Still not found.
1881 census: Living High St., Uppermill with wife and five children.
1891 census: Living Church Rd., Uppermill with three of his children.1891 Census
3551 Folio 42a
Church Road, Uppermill
Isaac Heywood 58 Head Widower Lab Stalybridge/Che
Charles 25 Son Unemployed Stalybridge/Che
James 23 Son Iron Turner Stalybridge/Che
Martha 20 Dau Unemployed Stalybridge/Che
Mary NORTON [Parents] was born in 1837 in Stalybridge, Lancs. She died in 1891. She was buried on 24 Jan 1891 in Freizland Church, Saddleworth. She married Isaac HEYWOOD on 10 Dec 1854 in Christ Church, A-u-L, Lancs.. Mary was baptized on 3 Nov 1839 in St Paul's, Stalybridge. She was employed as Cotton weaver.
Note, Staley Bridge, was part of Ashton and therefore in Lancs.
1841 census:Living Spring St. with mother and father.
1851 census:Living Spring St with mother and three sisters.
1861 census: still not found
1871 census: still not found
1881 census: Living High St., Uppermill with husband and five children.
They had the following children:
F i Sarah HEYWOOD was born on 23 Oct 1861. She died in 1912. F ii Elizabeth HEYWOOD was born in Mar 1863. M iii Charles HEYWOOD was born in Mar 1866 in Stalybridge, Lancs. Charles was employed as Cotton piecer.
1901 Census
4090 folio 24
St. Marys Gate, Uppermill
James Heywood head s33 Iron Turner Stalybridge, Lnc
Charles bro s35 Carpet shearer Stalybridge, Lnc
Martha sis s30 Stalybridge, Lnc
Tom B neph 3 SaddleworthM iv James HEYWOOD was born in Mar 1867 in Stalybridge, Lancs. He died in Dec 1904 in Saddleworth, Yorks. James was employed as Cotton piecer.
1901 Census
4090 folio 24
St. Marys Gate, Uppermill
James Heywood head s33 Iron Turner Stalybridge, Lnc
Charles bro s35 Carpet shearer Stalybridge, Lnc
Martha sis s30 Stalybridge, Lnc
Tom B neph 3 SaddleworthF v Martha HEYWOOD was born in Dec 1870.
**James LITTLEWOOD [Parents].**James married **Maria (LITTLEWOOD). **James was employed as Brewer.
**Maria (LITTLEWOOD).**Maria married **James LITTLEWOOD.
They had the following children:
M i James LITTLEWOOD was born in 1818. He died in 1871. M ii John LITTLEWOOD was born in 1822 in Delph, Yorks. John was baptized on 11 Aug 1822 in St Chad's, Saddleworth, Yorks. M iii George LITTLEWOOD was born in 1824 in Delph, Yorks. He died in May 1825. He was buried on 22 May 1825 in St Chad's, Saddleworth, Yorks. George was baptized on 24 Oct 1824 in St Chad's, Saddleworth, Yorks. F iv Hannah LITTLEWOOD was born in 1826. Hannah was baptized on 26 Sep 1826 in Delph Independent Chapel.
James HEYWOOD [Parents] was born on 23 Oct 1803 in Stalybridge. He died on 16 Oct 1852. He was buried in St Paul's, Stalybridge. He married Anne STEPHENSON on 11 May 1828 in St Michael's, Ashton-u-Lyne, Lancs. James was baptized on 25 Dec 1803 in Ashton-u-Lyne, Lancs. He was employed as Overlooker.
Anne STEPHENSON was born in 1803 in Stalybridge. She married James HEYWOOD on 11 May 1828 in St Michael's, Ashton-u-Lyne, Lancs.
They had the following children:
M i John HEYWOOD was born in 1826. He died in Jun 1899. F ii Martha Ann HEYWOOD was born in 1830. She died on 7 Jan 1889. M iii Isaac HEYWOOD was born in 1832. He died in 1901. M iv George HEYWOOD was born in 1835. M v Charles HEYWOOD was born in 1836 in Stalybridge.
1861 census
3005 folio 68
Demesne Street, Stalybridge
Joseph Boothman head 32 Engine driver in mill Bolton
Martha A wife 30 Stalybridge
Mary A dau 4 Stalybridge
Elizabeth dau 2 Stalybridge
James son 6mts Stalybridge
George Heywood Lodg 26 Cotton piecer Stalybridge
Charles Heywood Lodg 24 Cotton piecer Stalybridge
1871 Census
4092 Folio 76
Demesne Street, Stalybridge
John Heywood Head 45 Gardener Stalybridge
Theodosia Wife 40 Frame Tenter Stalybridge
Mary A. Dau 16 Frame Tenter Stalybridge
Theodosia Dau 9 Scholar Stalybridge
Charles Broth 34 Stoker At Baths Stalybridge