Ada Alice Jowett was born c1874 in Saltaire. Her mother was Ellen Jowett, father unknown.
Ellen married Henry Bell 23 November 1876 at Bradford Cathedral. In 1881 the family were living at 45 Charnwood Road in Eccleshill. Henry was a coachman. In 1891 & 1901 they were living at 7 Katherine Street in Saltaire. In 1891 Ada was a woollen weaver and in 1901 she was a twister.
Ada married Walter Frederick Bilney 21 May 1910 at St. Pauls Shipley. In 1911 they were living at 24 Fanny Street in Saltaire. Walter was a wool sorter in the mill. They had one son, Harry Jowett Bilney (b15 September 1910 – d1981).
Ada died aged 75 in 1949. Walter died 27th Feb 1953 at St Lukes Hospital Bradford. His home was at 30 Leyburn Grove in Shipley.