Marshall, Harold
1898 – 1961
Harold Marshall was the son of George Marshall. George was born c1864 in Shipley. In 1884 he married Jane Boyes in Keighley. In 1891 the family lived in Bingley; George was a worsted weaver.
Harold, the younger of two sons, was born 1898 in Saltaire. In 1901 they were living at 29 Whitlam Street in Saltaire with George working as a woollen weaver. In 1911 they were still living at 29 Whitlam Street; George worked as a cloth weaver, and his wife as a stuff weaver. Thirteen year old Harold was a doffer in the mill.
The family remained at 29 Whitlam Street throughout the war.
Harold was a member of the Shipley and District Ambulance Corps. Having enlisted with the Royal Navy Sick Berth Reserve he was posted to the Royal Navy Barracks in Devon in August 1915.
Having survived the war Harold died in 1961. Harold had an older brother, William, who gave his life in serving his country in the war.
Marshall, William Stewart
12 November 1885 – 11 November 1914
William Stewart Marshall was the son of George Marshall.
George was born c1864 in Shipley. In 1884 he married Jane Boyes in Keighley.
 William Stewart, the elder of two sons, was born 12 November 1885 in Bingley. He was baptised 26 February 1888 at St Johns Greengates in Bradford. In 1891 the family lived in Bingley; George was a worsted weaver. By 1901 they had moved to Saltaire living at 29 Whitlam Street with George working as a woollen weaver and his 15 year old son William a mechanic.
In 1911 they were still living at 29 Whitlam Street; George worked as a cloth weaver, and his wife as a stuff weaver. Twenty five year old William was a Corporal in the Army. The family remained at 29 Whitlam Street throughout the war.
William enlisted in the Army at Bradford on 17 August 1903, joining the West Riding Regiment. He married Clara Thornley at St Cuthberts in Manningham on 1 October 1912. They lived at 30 Bishop Street in Manningham. William was a Lance Sergeant with the 2nd Battalion of the Duke of Wellington (West Riding) Regiment. His battalion landed at Le Havre in France on the 16 August 1914. They were with the 5th Division, part of the original British Expeditionary Force. On the day William died, 11 November 1914, they were involved in the Battle of Nonne Bosschen. His name is on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West Flanders in Belgium.
William is remembered on the Rolls of Honour at Nab Wood, St. Peters and Saltaire URC. William had a younger brother, Harold, who also served his country by fighting in the war.
Mawson, John Charles
1 October 1898 – 1970
John Charles Mawson was the son of Charles Mawson.
Charles was born c1871 in Windhill. He married Sarah Ellen Crossland 31 May 1898 in Bradford Cathedral. Charles was a twister living at 7 Mary Street in Saltaire; Sarah was living at 55 George Street in Saltaire. In 1901 & 1911 they were living at 37 Ada Street in Saltaire.
John, the eldest of three children, was born 1 October 1898 in Saltaire. John served in the war as a Private with the Prince of Wales’s Own West Yorkshire Regiment. During the war he lived with his family at 39 Dove Street in Saltaire.
In the 1921 Census the family at 39 Dove Street consisted of: -
Head – Charles Mawson – painter at Saltaire Mills.
Wife – Sarah Ellen Mawson – home duties.
Son – John Charles Mawson – weaving overlooker at Saltaire Mills.
Daughter – Alice Mawson – weaver at Saltaire Mills
Son – Willie Mawson – apprentice plumber at Saltaire Mills.
John married Alice Brown 14 March 1925 at Christchurch Windhill.
Alice was born 14 January 1898 in Leeds. In the 1921 Census she was living with her parents at 52 Pratt Lane, Windhill. She was a woollen drawer working at F. Taylor’s, Otley Road, Shipley.
The married couple lived at 11 Ada Street in Saltaire until around 1939 when they moved to 40 Ada Street. John died in 1970.
John’s son, Jack Mawson, served in WW2. John died in 1970.
Mawson, Tom
10 October 1894 – ????
[Updated: 27/07/15] Tom Mawson was the son of Thomas Ashton Mawson. Thomas was born 1854 in Liverpool. He married Jane Milton 12 May 1872 at Bradford Cathedral. In 1881 they were living in Honley. They had three children before Jane died in 1889.
Living at 14 William Henry Street in Saltaire widower Thomas married Emma Sunderland (a widow, maiden name Halliday) 30 August 1890 at Bradford Cathedral. In 1891 the family were living at 24 Titus Street in Saltaire with Thomas working as a plush weaver.
Tom, the second of four children to Emma, was born 10 October 1894 in Shipley. He was baptised 23 January 1895 at St Paul’s Shipley. They lived at 30 Shirley Street in Saltaire from 1895. By1901 they were living at 9 Shirley Street. From 1903 they lived in Shipley with Tom working as a warehouseman in 1911. By 1914 they had moved to 11 Constance Street in Saltaire. In 1918 they were living at 5 Herbert Street.
Tom served in and survived the war.
Mayes, Alfred
1894 – 12 July 1954
Alfred Mayes was the son of Thomas George Mayes. Thomas was born 1873 in Shipley. He married Isabella Fallen 25 March 1893 at Bradford Cathedral. Thomas was a warp dresser living at 45 Victoria Road in Saltaire, Isabella a weaver living at 6 Caroline Street.
Alfred, the eldest of three children, was born 1894 in Saltaire. In 1901 they were living at 3 Fanny Street in Saltaire. By 1911 they had moved to 31 Titus Street with Alfred working as an apprentice worsted drawer. 1914 found the family living at 67 George Street in Saltaire.
Alfred served in and survived the war. He married Winifred (maiden name and marriage date unknown), they lived at 18 Oxford Street in Shipley. From 1935 Alfred lived at 72 George Street in Saltaire until he died 12 July 1954. Alfred is remembered on the Saltaire URC Roll of Honour. He had a younger brother, Sydney, who also served in the war.
Mayes, Sydney
c1897 – 20 August 1925
Sydney Mayes was the son of Thomas George Mayes. Thomas was born 1873 in Shipley. He married Isabella Fallen 25 March 1893 at Bradford Cathedral. Thomas was a warp dresser living at 45 Victoria Road in Saltaire, Isabella a weaver living at 6 Caroline Street.
Sydney, the youngest of three children, was born c1897 in Saltaire. In 1901 they were living at 3 Fanny Street in Saltaire. By 1911 they had moved to 31 Titus Street with Sydney working as a bobber taker off. 1914 found the family living at 67 George Street in Saltaire. By the end of the war they had moved to 65 George Street.
Sydney served in and survived the war. He married Eva Ibbitson in 1918. Eva was born 18 January 1896 in Shipley. They lived at 65 George Street.
Sydney died 20 August 1925. He was buried in Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley. His widow, Eva, died 20 July 1940 at 6 Alexandra Road, Shipley. She was buried alongside Sydney. In her will she left £324 15s 2d.
Sydney is remembered on the Saltaire URC Roll of Honour. He had an elder brother, Alfred, who also served in the war.
McCue, James
31 January 1872 -1946
James McCue was born c1872 in Holmfirth (parents unknown). In 1891 he was serving in the Royal Artillery and living in their barracks at Woolwich in London. He left the Army in 1903.
James, working as an iron moulder, married Bridget Quinn in 1904. They had two children; Elsie (born 9 April 1905) & Jim (born 23 January 1907). In 1911 they were living at Worth Village in Keighley. By 1914 they had moved to 7 Caroline Street in Saltaire, where they remained throughout the war.
James enlisted as a Driver with the Royal Field Artillery. He was soon promoted to Corporal and then to Sergeant 19 December 1915. He was discharged 11 March 1919.
His wife died 1 st Qtr. 1921.
In the 1921 Census widower James was a moulder working for John Robsons Ltd, engineers in Shipley. Daughter Elsie was a twister at Saltaire Mills. Son Jim was a bobbin doffer at Saltaire Mills. They had living with them, Eleanor Quinn, a niece aged 25, who was a twister at Saltaire Mills, and mother-in-law, Mary Quinn, a widow aged 90.
James remained in Saltaire. He moved to 8 William Henry Street by 1922. By 1933 he was at 17 George Street, then in 1936 he was living at 3 Myrtle Place.
In the 1939 Register James was working as a commissionaire .
He died 3 rd Qtr. 1946.
McDonald, Willie
c1878 – ????
Willie McDonald was the son of Robert McDonald. Robert was born 1846 in Scotland. He married Margaret Ann Davis 31 December 1868 in Hull.
Willie, the third of children, was born c1878 in Skipton. In 1881 the family were living in Dalton in Furness in Lancashire with Robert working as a labourer. Following his wife’s death Robert married Margaret Neilson 4 March 1888 in Liverpool. In 1891 the family were living in Frodsham in Cheshire.
Willie married Florence Harrison in 1898 in Keighley. In 1901 they were living in Pontefract with Willie working as a railway labourer. By 1911 they were living at Myton near Hull. They had four children; Hilda (b1901), Herbert (b1903), Freda (b1906) and Lilian (b1909).
Willie served in and survived the war. In 1918 he was living with his wife and children family at 28 Mary Street in Saltaire. From around 1921 they were living at 16 Shirley Street in Saltaire.
McGarry, John William
c1878 - 29 March 1917
John William McGarry was the son of John McGarry. John McGarry was born in Sligo Ireland c1844. In 1868 he married Mary Caroll at Bradford. They had four children. The eldest, Margaret Alice, lost her son, John William Barnes, killed in action 30 September 1917.
John William was their third child, born in Bradford c1878. In 1881 the family lived at 7 Wycliffe Place, Shipley. John was a stone mason. By 1891 they had moved to 10 Wycliffe Place. John William married Phoebe Morrell, 24 October 1899 at St Wilfred’s Calverley. By 1901 they were living at 70 Briggate, Shipley. He was a mason’s labourer. His widowed mother and widowed sister were living at 8 Wycliffe Place, Shipley. By 1911 John William was living, without his wife, at 22 Captain Street, Bradford. Meanwhile his widowed mother and widowed sister were living at 22 Constance Street, Saltaire. Sometime after 1911 he lived with them.
John William died, at Aberdeen Hospital, 29 March 1917 aged 39. He was a Private with the 2nd/6th Battalion of the Prince of Wales Own (West Yorkshire) Regiment. The battalion was formed in Bradford 12th September 1914. They landed in Le Havre, France in January 1917. John William was buried 2 April 1917 at Windhill Methodist Cemetery. He is not remembered on any of the Rolls of Honour in the Shipley area.
McNicholas, James Patrick
26 January 1900 – 1996
James Patrick McNicholas was the son of Patrick McNicholas. Patrick was born c1872 in Knaresborough. He married Winifred Daly in 1895.
James, the second oldest of seven children, was born 26 January 1900 in Knaresborough. In 1901 & 1911 Patrick was a mason’s labourer living with his family in Knaresborough.
James, working as a warehouseman, enlisted with the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry 2 April 1919. He was posted to Russia 18 June 1919 as his battalion was part of the North Russian Intervention. This intervention brought about the involvement of foreign troops in the Russian Civil War on the side of the White movement. The northern campaign lasted from the final months of World War I in 1918 through to 1919. James received a gun shot wound in his back and he was discharged medically unfit 15 December 1919.
James married Hilda May Kendall in 1924 and they lived at 96 Hirst Wood Road in Shipley. From 1928 to 1959 they lived at 7 William Henry Street in Saltaire. James died in 1996.
Metcalfe, Ernest
17 October 1894 - 1976
Ernest Metcalfe was the son of John Herbert Metcalfe. John was born 7 February 1868. He married Fanny Brooks in 1894 in Thorne. They had four children.
Ernest, their eldest child, was born 17 October 1894. He was baptised 22 February 1895 in Epworth, Lincoln.
In 1901 the family were living at 7 Queen Street, Swinton, with John working as a coal carter. By 1911 they had moved to 11 Duke Street. By 1918 Ernest had moved with his family to 10 Helen Street, Saltaire.
Report from the Mexborough & Swinton Times 29 June 1918: -
Royal Engineers Sapper Ernest Metcalfe, of 10 Helen Street, Saltaire, formerly of Queen Street, Swinton, has been awarded the Military Medal for bravery and devotion to duty. He repaired telephone wires under heavy shellfire on 9 April. He has been serving three years in France. Before enlistment he was employed at Manvers Main colliery. He is single aged 23. He is formally identified with the Manvers Park Football Club.
After the war Ernest returned to Swinton, whilst his parents remained in Saltaire.
Ernest married Gladys May Schofield in 1920. They had at least nine children: - Jessie born 1920, died 1921; Ernest 1921, Donald 1923, Alice 1924, Gladys 1926, William 1928, Lewis 1930, Clarice 1933, Vera 1936.
Report from Penistone, Stocksbridge and Hoyland Express 7 January 1928: -
SWINTON CLUB ENTERED. - Looking for Prison.
Ernest Metcalfe (35), a miner, of Swinton, was bound over in the sum of £2 for 12 months and ordered to pay 23s. costs at Rotherham on Monday (2 January) 'haying feloniously entered the Bowbroom W.M.C. at Swinton at 11.30 p.m. on 24 December.
Christopher Coulton, steward of the club, said that defendant was brought to him at 11.45 p.m. on 24 December by Henry Franks, a colliery clerk, of Queen Street, Swinton, who said he had found him climbing into the club, Defendant was told to go home, but he said he wanted to go prison and insisted on being locked up. Defendant had not stolen anything, but had broken a window
Defendant in court said he had had several drinks that day. Mr. Franks said defendant was a member of the club. He was a good, honest, hardworking man, and was a little off the mark the day in question owing to the drink he had had.
Report from Penistone, Stocksbridge and Hoyland Express 13 July 1929: -
Trouble over a child
A sequel to a quarrel at Swinton was heard at Rotherham West Riding Police Court on Monday (8 July), when Isiah Crookes, miner, of 93 Brookfield Road, Swinton, summoned Ernest Metcalfe, miner, of 85 Brookfield Road, for assault. A cross-summons had been taken out by Metcalfe.
Mr. A. S. Furniss said that on 27 June, Crookes was getting in some coal when Metcalfe came along the passage and stopped him and asked what he had been saying to his child. Crookes said he had said nothing. Metcalfe then struck Crookes a violent blow in the face. As a result of that blow, Crookes lost a day’s work and suffered a considerable amount of pain.
Crookes, in evidence, said on 27 June he was getting coal in when Metcalfe came along the passage and said. “What have you been doing to my boy?” He replied, “Nothing, I just asked him to fetch the scissors back.” Metcalfe then said, “You won’t take him down there anymore,” the suggestion being that he had taken Metcalfe’s little boy down to a tip to fetch a pair of scissors that had been lost. Metcalfe then struck him a blow in the face with his fist and knocked him to the ground. When he got up, he struck him another blow. He was not going to strike Metcalfe and did not expect the blow. As a result of that assault he lost a day’s work.
In reply to Metcalfe, Crookes said he did not strike the first blow.
Lily Crookes also gave evidence.
Metcalfe said he had been troubled with Crookes for 12 months; he was constantly being cruel to children. On the occasion referred to Crookes took his child by the shoulder and made him go and find a pair of scissors. His wife went to see Crookes, who said he would give her a “clip in the lug.” He himself went to see Crookes and said, “If anyone is for a clip in the lug, it is me.” Crookes hit him at the back of the neck with his fist, and cut him with something, causing his neck to bleed. He did not strike the first blow.
Cross-examined, Metcalfe said he did not knock Crookes down and he did not hear him say he would summon him.
The magistrates dismissed the summons against Crookes, and imposed a fine of 25s on Metcalfe, who was bound over in the sum of £3 to be of good behaviour for 12 months.
When he heard the amount of the fine Metcalfe said, “I shan’t pay it.”
The Chairman: “Well, it is 25s or 21 days.”
In the 1939 Register, Ernest was a colliery hewer living with his family at 85 Brookfield Avenue, Swinton. His wife, Gladys, was a patient in Montagu Hospital, Mexborough.
Ernest’s father, John Herbert, died 13 March 1946. He was buried in Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley. Ernest’s mother, Fanny, died at 39 Mary Street, Saltaire, 20 September 1948, she was buried alongside her husband. In Fanny’s will, Ernest, a steel works labourer, was left £914 13s 1d. Ernest died in 1976.
His daughter Alice died on 8 September 1943 aged 20 whilst serving at RAF Catterick and has an interesting entry on the Swinton Roll of Honour. It intimates that she died of appendicitis and peritonitis whilst serving there.
(Compiled with the help of Philip Metcalfe, a nephew of Ernest.)
Metcalfe, Fred
1895 – ????
Fred Metcalfe was the son of Arthur Metcalfe. Arthur was born 1871 in Saltaire. He married Mary Bradley 29 November 1890 at Bradford Cathedral. Arthur was living at 22 Mary Street in Saltaire and Mary at 39 Mary Street. In 1891 the married couple were living at 30 Mary Street.
Fred, the third of five children, was born 1895 in Saltaire. In 1901 they were living at 31 Mary Street with Arthur working as a painter. By 1911 they had moved to 14 Shirley Street in Saltaire. Fred was employed as a mechanic then as a combing overlooker in Saltaire Mills.
Fred, having enlisted 21 May 1912, was amongst the 94 officers and men of the Shipley detachment of the 2nd West Riding Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps who met on parade at their headquarters (Albert Road Council Schools) in response to the Royal Proclamation for mobilisation. The Shipley detachment was formed in 1909. The men were billeted at Victoria Hall 6 August 1914. After they had passed the medical tests they were allocated to various regiments. Their duties would include maintaining a supply of pure water for the troops, rendering first aid and to supervise the general sanitary arrangements.
Fred was discharged 10 March 1917. He is remembered on the Saltaire Wesleyan Church Roll of Honour.
Metcalfe, Randolph Pullan
21 October 1887 – 19 February 1949
Randolph Pullan Metcalfe was the son of Hamlet Metcalfe. Hamlet was born 1856 in Baildon. He married Mary Pullan on 7 June 1877 at Bradford Cathedral. Hamlet was a wool sorter living at 6 Higher School Street in Saltaire. In 1881 the family were living at 28 Titus Street in Saltaire.
Randolph, the fifth of eight children, was born
21 October 1887 in Saltaire. In 1891 they were living at 10 Mawson Street in Saltaire. By 1901 they had moved to 32 Albert Road (now renumbered 63) in Saltaire with Randolph a stationary errand boy. Randolph married Edith Isabel Looker at Maidenhead Berkshire in 1913. He was living in Maidenhead when he enlisted 11 December 1915 and he was mobilised 5 May 1916.
Randolph saw action as a Private with the Royal Army Service Corps. He survived the war and he was discharged 9 November 1919.
In the 1939 Register Randolph was a lorry driver living with his wife in Uxbridge, Middlesex. Randolph, of 56 Pield Heath Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex died 19 February 1949 at the County Hospital, Hillingdon. In his will he left £1,216 4s 6d to his widow Edith. She died at the same address 6 January 1974.
Midgley, James Arthur
30 March 1892 - ????
James Arthur Midgley was the son of Simeon Midgley. Simeon was born 1854 in Cullingworth. He married Amanda Newsome in 1876. In 1881 they were living at 25 Almshouses (now 48 Victoria Road) in Saltaire with Simeon working as a woollen manufacturer’s clerk. By 1891 they were living at 2 Harold Place in Saltaire.
James, the youngest of four children, was born 30 March 1892 in Saltaire. He was baptised 10 May 1893 at Saltaire Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. In 1901 the family were living at 35 Albert Road (renumbered now 69) in Saltaire. Simeon died 29 January 1911 leaving his family living at 37 Albert Road (renumbered now 73). In 1911 James was working as a clerk in Saltaire Mills.
James served in and survived the war. He lived with his mother at 37 Albert Road until he married Agnes Garham in 1925. The married couple lived at 5 Bromley Road in Shipley, moving to 16 Nab Wood Drive in 1955.
James was invited to the board room at Saltaire Mills 19 December 1957, in recognition of 51 years’ service James was presented with an illuminated long service certificate and National Savings certificates.
Miller, Harold
1897 - ????
Harold Miller was the son of John Miller. John was born 1869 in Lanarkshire Scotland. He married Maria Midgley 27 October 1888 at Bradford Cathedral. In 1891 they were living at 28 Dove Street in Saltaire with John working as a joiner.
Harold, the third of five children, was born 1897 in Saltaire. In 1901 the family were living at 40 Lupton Street in Bradford. By 1911 Harold was living with his grandparents, Thomas & Amelia Midgley at 12 Dove Street in Saltaire.
Harold served in and survived the war, moving to 9 Edward Street in Saltaire in 1919. He married Ethel Plant in 1920 and the married couple lived in Shipley.
Milne, Gordon Carey
1892 – 22 June 1953
Gordon Carey Milne was the son of George Milne. George married Elizabeth (surname unknown) c 1888. They had a daughter, Ruby Grace, born c1890 in Devon.
Gordon was born 1892 in Maidstone Kent. In 1911 Elizabeth was living with her two children at 39 Mary Street in Saltaire; all three were mill workers. By the time he enlisted Gordon was an employee of Butterfield Galvanisers of Shipley.
 Gordon was a Sergeant with the Army Service Corps. He was attached to the 2nd Bradford “Pals” Regiment when he was awarded a certificate of merit. The Shipley Times reported:
“Sergt. G C Milne won the honour for excellent work in dressing the wounded during and after the attack of July 1st 1916 Colincamps sector of trenches. He helped to carry eleven wounded men on night of July 2nd from front of our wire at much personal risk.”
Gordon married Lily Glenton on 1 August 1917 at St Johns Wesleyan Church, Park View Road, Bradford. Gordon died 22 June 1953 at St Lukes Hospital, Bradford. His widow, Lily, was living at 156 Farfield Street in Bradford.
Milner, Edward
1879 – ????
Edward Milner was born in Bradford in 1879 to unknown parents. In 1881 & 1891 he was living with his uncle, William Wheelhouse, at 8 Titus Street in Saltaire. By 1901 he was a journeyman painter, boarding with the Senior family at 9 Ferrands Road in Shipley.
Edward married Keziah Jowett in 1901. In 1911 they were living at 5 Amelia Street in Saltaire with four sons; Charles (b1902), Francis (1904), Albert (1906) and Maurice (1909).
Edward served in and survived the war. He lived with his family at 32 Constance Street in Saltaire from 1918 to 1949.
Milner, Ernest
1890 – 1937
Ernest Milner was the son of Daniel Milner. Daniel was born c1846 in Queensberry. He married Mary Hannah Gregson 8 September 1866 at St. John’s Halifax. In 1871 they lived in Thornton and by 1881 they had moved to Shelf; Daniel was a weaving overlooker.
Ernest, the youngest of seven children, was born 1890 in Bradford. The family lived in Bradford from 1891 onwards with Daniel dying in 1896. In 1911 Ernest was working as a warehouseman.
Ernest served in and survived the war. He married Mary Elizabeth Hemmings 2 August 1915 at St. Peters, Shipley. The married couple lived with Mary’s parents at 13 Titus Street in Saltaire. Around 1926 they moved to 7 Whitlam Street. In 1937 they moved to Bingley, and then Ernest died the same year. Widowed Mary returned to Saltaire living at 3 Lower School Street.
Milner, George
c1895 – ????
George Milner was the son of William Milner. William was born 1869 in Leeds. He married Hannah Mary Barnett 22 February 1890 at St. Wilfrid Calverley. In 1891 they lived at 3 Crag Road in Idle with William working as a dyer’s labourer.
George, the middle child of three, was born c1895 in Windhill. In 1901 they were living at 42 Titus Street in Saltaire. By 1911 they had moved to Bradford only to return to Saltaire in 1918 when they were at 7 Shirley Street.
George survived the war having served as a Driver with the Royal Field Artillery.
Milner, Harry
9 November 1892 - ????
Harry Milner was the son of John Milner. John was born c1868 in Leeds. He married Annie Elizabeth Davison 18 April 1891 at St. Pauls Shipley.
 Harry, the elder of two sons, was born 9 November 1892 in Shipley and he was baptised with his younger brother, Laurence, 5 Feb 1902 at St. Pauls Shipley. In 1901 the family lived at 17 Mary Street in Saltaire with John working as carter in a coal depot. By 1911 they were living at 3 Queen Road in Shipley with John working as a bakery van driver and Harry as a grocery assistant.
Harry attested under Lord Derby’s Scheme and he was called up January 1916. Prior to enlisting Harry worked at the Hall Lane Co-Operative Stores in Shipley. Harry was principal bass at Heaton Parish Church, having started singing with St. Peter’s Church choir when he was eight. Harry was also a prominent actor with the Shipley Thespian Society. Harry lived with his family at 9 Albert Road in Saltaire (re-numbered now 17) from 1915 until 1922 and then remained with them as they moved to 8 Katherine Street in Saltaire.
Harry’s younger brother, Laurence, also served his country and fought in the war.
Milner, Laurence
18 April 1896 - 1967
Laurence Milner (or Lawrence)
was the son of John Milner. John was born c1868 in Leeds. He married Annie Elizabeth Davison 18 April 1891 at St. Pauls Shipley.
 Laurence, the younger of two sons, was born 18 April 1896 in Shipley and he was baptised with his elder brother, Harry, 5 Feb 1902 at St. Pauls Shipley. In 1901 the family lived at 17 Mary Street in Saltaire with John working as carter in a coal depot. By 1911 they were living at 3 Queen Road in Shipley with John working as a bakery van driver and Laurence as a tailor.
Laurence served as a Bombardier in the West Riding Howitzer Brigade Royal Field Artillery. Prior to enlisting Laurence was employed by Mr. J. Anderson, a tailor in Bingley Road. Laurence was a member of St. Peter’s Church choir and played football for the church too. Laurence lived with his family at 9 Albert Road in Saltaire (re-numbered now 17) from 1915 until 1922 and then remained with them as they moved to 8 Katherine Street in Saltaire.
In the 1921 Census, Laurence was a tailor’s cutter working for John Anderson in Shipley.
Working as a master tailor Laurence married Annie Tillotson, 12 March 1924, at St. Peters, Shipley. Later that month he joined the Salford City Police Force in Lancashire. They had a daughter, Barbara, born in 1932 . In the 1939 Register they were living at the Police Station, Bury New Road, Salford.
Report in the Shipley Times 5 November 1941: -
A NATIVE OF SALTAIRE
Superintendent Laurence Milner, of the Salford City Police, who is the new Chief Constable of Chesterfield, is a native of Saltaire.
Since he joined the Police Force at Salford 17 ½ years ago Superintendent Milner has placed a prominent part in solving the city’s traffic problems. It was largely through his efforts that the city has come to be regarded as one of the safest for school children.
During the last war he served with the Royal Artillery, and he was awarded a commission on the field.
By 1956 Laurence was retired and living with his family at 3 Ivy Grove, Shipley. Around 1959 they moved to Bournemouth, Dorset. Laurence died in 1967 in Bournemouth.
Laurence’s elder brother, Harry, also served his country and fought in the war.
Milner, Tom
???? – ????
In 1918 whilst serving his country Tom Milner was living with Mary Ann Milner at 43 Ada Street in Saltaire.
The relationship between them is not known.
Milton, Holmes
21 November 1884 - 6 April 1943
Holmes Milton was the son of Albert Milton. Albert was born
c1863 in Wellington, Somerset. He married Emiley Cordingley in 1883.
Holmes, the eldest of seven children, (including Alfred and Maurice) was born in 1884 in Saltaire. In 1891 & 1901 the family lived at 1 Ada Street in Saltaire. In 1891 Albert was a woollen warp sizer. In 1901 Albert was a milk dealer and Holmes was a worsted spinner.
In August 1907 Holmes took part in a swimming gala organised by the Shipley Amateur Swimming Association. Having won his heat, he finished third in the final of the 60 yards members’ handicap.
Holmes married Emily Jeffrey in 1907. In 1911 Holmes was a milk dealer living with his wife at 19 Ada in Saltaire. They had twin sons, Albert & Charles, who were born 12 October 1911. Charles Milton served in WW2. Holmes served in the war with the Northumberland Fusiliers before being transferred to the Machine Gun Corps.
After the war Holmes continued to live in Ada Street with his wife. Around 1931 they moved to 18 Queens Road in Shipley. Holmes died 6 April 1943.
Report in the Shipley Times 14 April 1943: -
Mr. E.W. Norris (District Coroner) held an inquest at the Shipley Town Hall on Thursday (8 April) regarding the death of Holmes Milton, aged 58, dairyman, of 18 Queens Road, Shipley. Mr. Milton collapsed and died in Titus Street, Saltaire on the previous Tuesday (6 April) whilst on his milk round.
Emily Milton (widow) who identified the body said she had noticed a change recently in her husband’s health. He seemed more tired and complained of pains. Consequently, upon several assistants having been called up. He had experienced difficulty in his milk round. He carried 2 milk cans, each weighing between 2 ½ to 3 gallons. He had complained that the milk cans were heavy. He had to keep going to the dairy more times to refill the cans.
Her husband left home at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday to go to the dairy at 19 Ada Street, Saltaire, and from there he would go on his round. She did not notice anything unusual about her husband that morning. He was quite cheerful.
Amelia Shackleton, No. 14 Titus Street, Saltaire, said the deceased called at her house with two cans of milk at about 9.15 a.m. on Tuesday. He put the cans down on the left side, and whilst reaching for her jug on the table just round the door, he fell backwards on his back and never opened his lips. Witness went to the First Aid Depot for assistance in Titus Street, Saltaire.
Fred Spaull, First Aid Party Leader, Saltaire, said that he went to deceased about 9.15 a.m. on Tuesday. He was lying on the left hand side of the doorway of No. 14 Titus Street, Saltaire. He was alive but unconscious. With assistance witness conveyed the deceased on a stretcher from the First Aid depot to Saltaire hospital.
In reply to the coroner, witness said he did not think the deceased was alive when he left the First Aid Depot.
Dr. William David Hart, of 9 Marlborough Road, Bradford, said he had attended the deceased since 1938. In January 1942, witness found deceased was suffering from high blood pressure. He had attended deceased frequently since then. His condition had got no better. Witness strongly recommended him to give up his work.
In reply to the Coroner, witness said that carrying milk cans would be very trying to the deceased. Witness added there was an abrasion on the right elbow. The cause of death was heart failure, accelerated by exertion. A verdict of “natural causes” was returned.
The funeral took place at Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley on Friday (9 April), at which there was a large gathering of mourners, including representatives of the Shipley Dairymen’s Association, of which Mr. Milton was a member, and also of the Saltaire Cricket Club, of which he served on the committee. The Rev. G.W. Harrison (Methodist minister) officiated.
The chief mourners were Mrs. Milton (widow), Mrs. Charles Milton (daughter- in-law, also representing Private Charles Milton, son, who is a prisoner war in Italian hands). Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Mawson (brother-in-law and sister). Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Milton (brother and sister-in-law). Miss Nellie Milton (sister), Mrs. Tillotson (sister). Mr. and Mrs. John Milton (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs Maurice Milton (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. William Jeffrey (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mrs M. Jeffrey (sister-in-law). Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jeffrey (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. P. Verity (brother-in-law and sister-in-law), Mrs. Holmes (niece), Mrs. Eric Greaves (niece). Miss Florence Jeffrey (niece), Mr. Alwyn Verity (nephew). Mrs. W. Waugh (cousin), Mrs. Sidney Holmes (niece), Miss Annie Bramfitt. Mr. and Mrs. Netzer (nephew and niece).
Shipley Dairymen’s Association – Messrs. J. Rhodes. H. Barker. A. Grear. H. Schofield, A. Farrar, C. Saville, M. Dwyer.
Saltaire Cricket Club – Messrs. J. C. Lee (representing Mr. George Birbeck, President), C. Swift, W. Wood, J. A. Farndale, G. B. Haley. C. L. Cawthra, T. Cockerham, G. Ward.
Saltaire Cricket Club Ladles' Committee – Mrs. Woodward. Mrs. Whitelock, Mrs. Holdsworth, Mrs. Batt, Mrs. Greenwood, Mrs. White, Mrs Ward.
Amongst the personal friends present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spaull, Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Casey. Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, Miss S. Hodgson. Mrs. Abley, Mrs. H. Schofield, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stone, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wade, Mr. W. Batley, Mr. A. C. Bramyard, Mrs. P. Taylor, Mrs. Kitchen, Mrs. H. Taylor.
Holmes was buried alongside, one of his twin sons, Albert, who died 20 February 1913, aged just 16 months.
In his will Holmes left £3196 16s 4d (worth c£150,000 in 2020) to his widow.
Holmes's younger brother, Maurice Milton, served in WW2.
Nab Wood Cemetery and Crematorium: Monumental Inscriptions
With treasured memories of a most devoted husband and father, HOLMES MILTON, who died April 6th, 1943, aged 58 years.
Worthy of remembrance.
Also of ALBERT, twin son of the above, who died Feb. 20th, 1913, aged 16 months.
Holmes’s widow, Emily, lived at 18 Queens Road until around 1951/52. It is unclear as to when she died.
Minto, George Arthur
15 May 1881 - 1944
George Arthur Minto was the son of John Tom Minto. John married Alice Ann Codling in 1879 in Tynemouth.
George, their only child, was born 15 May 1881 in Tynemouth. In 1901 Alice was living in North Shields without her husband; George was working as a coachman groom. In 1911 George was a boatman living in the Tyne Sailors Home in North Shields. George married Annie Shackleton, a widow, 15 September 1915 at Bradford Registry Office. Annie lived at 40 Helen Street in Saltaire and the married couple lived there until after 1920.
George enlisted 2 February 1915 as a Driver with the Army Service Corps. He went to France 25 September 1915. The following is a report on an accident he had while serving in France:-
Report by Corporal Bellaby
No 4 Section No 5 Army Auxiliary Horse Company
Date 21 May 1918
“Whilst on duty in St. Ouen this afternoon I was informed that a pair of horses (subsequently found to be those of Driver Minto) had got out of control. When I arrived at the place where the horses were reported to be I found their progress had been arrested, but Driver Minto had been thrown to the ground. The impact causing an injury to his hip which necessitates admission to hospital. In my opinion Driver Minto was no way to blame.”
(St. Ouen is a suburb of Paris)
George was transferred to the Royal Engineers 7 December 1918; he was discharged 22 March 1919.
In the 1921 Census George was a ship’s watchman aboard S.S. Pretoria, anchored in the River Tyne. His wife, Annie, was living at 40 Helen Street, Saltaire. There is no record of George ever returning to Saltaire. In the 1939 Register he was a water guard working for H.M. Customs in Tynemouth.
His wife, Annie, died 19 May 1942 at 71 George Street, Saltaire. George died 1944 in Tynemouth.
Moore, Albert
3 February 1894 – 1982
Albert Moore was the son of Henry James Moore. Henry was born c1869 in Wiltshire. He married Rhoda Tuck in 1888. In 1891 they were living in Midgley near Halifax. Henry died 6 September 1899 and is buried in Windhill Cemetery.
Albert, the third of four children, was born 3 February 1894 at Luddenden near Halifax. He was baptised 10 June 1894 at St Mary’s Luddenden. By 1895 the family had moved to George Street in Shipley. In 1901 widowed Rhoda, a cloth weaver, lived with her four children at 38 Ada Street in Saltaire. By 1911 they had moved to 11 Katherine Street in Saltaire with Albert working as an office boy.
Albert served in the war with the Yorkshire Regiment. Whilst still serving he married Paulina Tetley 27 September 1917 at the Congregational Church in Windhill. Albert survived the war as did his younger brother, Fred. Albert & Paulina had a daughter, Jean Winifred, born 23 March 1924.
Albert died in 1982 in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Pauline died 26 July 1986 in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
Moore, Fred
24 October 1895 – ????
Fred Moore was the son of Henry James Moore. Henry was born c1869 in Wiltshire. He married Rhoda Tuck in 1888. In 1891 they were living in Midgley near Halifax. Henry died 6 September 1899 and is buried in Windhill Cemetery.
Fred, the youngest of four children, was born 24 October 1895 at Shipley. He was baptised 11 December 1895 at St Paul’s Shipley. By 1895 the family had moved to George Street in Shipley. In 1901 widowed Rhoda, a cloth weaver, lived with her four children at 38 Ada Street in Saltaire. By 1911 they had moved to 11 Katherine Street in Saltaire with Fred working as an office boy.
Fred served and survived the war as did his elder brother, Albert. Fred was a Driver with the Royal Field Artillery. Fred married Ruthella England, a widow, 21 January 1920 at All Saints, Otley.
Moorhouse, Harold
c1889 – 22 April 1917
Harold Moorhouse was the son of John Moorhouse. John was born c1859 in Keighley. He married Ellen Bland, 11 July 1880, at Keighley Parish Church. They had nine children, with two dying as infants. In 1881 they were living at 6 Nelson Street in Keighley.
Harold, their fourth child, was born c1889 in Shipley. In 1891 the family were living at 8 Bath Buildings (demolished in 1836) in Saltaire with John working as a house painter. In 1901 & 1911 they were living at 5 Mount Street in Shipley. Harold worked as a spinner then as a house painter.
Harold served with the 14th Battalion of the Durham Light Infantry. He died 22 April 1917 and his grave can be found in Bethune Town Cemetery near Arras in Northern France.
Harold is remembered on the Rolls of Honour at Nab Wood, St. Pauls and Rosse Street Baptist Church.
Harold had a younger brother, Thomas Bland Moorhouse, who also served in WW1.
Moorhouse, Thomas Bland
20 December 1890 – 1985
Thomas Bland Moorhouse was the son of John Moorhouse. John was born c1859 in Keighley. He married Ellen Bland, 11 July 1880, at Keighley Parish Church. They had nine children, with two dying as infants. In 1881 they were living at 6 Nelson Street in Keighley.
Thomas, their fifth child, was born 20 December 1890 in Saltaire. In 1891 the family were living at 8 Bath Buildings (demolished in 1836) in Saltaire with John working as a house painter. In 1901 & 1911 they were living at 5 Mount Street in Shipley. Thomas worked as a cabinet maker’s apprentice. He married Louie Turner 14 January 1915 at St. Paul’s, Shipley.
Thomas served in WW1. He enlisted with the R.A.F. 9 July 1918. After the war he continued to live in Mount Street. Thomas died in 1985. Thomas had an older brother, Harold Moorhouse, who sadly lost his life serving his country in WW1.
Mortimer, Ernest
c1891 – 5 January 1917
 Ernest Mortimer was the son of James Mortimer. James was born c1868 in Lancashire. He married Louisa Page 24 May 1890 at St Barnabas, Heaton.
Ernest, the eldest of five children, was born c1891 in Saltaire. The family were living at 26 Caroline Street in Saltaire (now 44 Helen Street), with James working as a sanitary tube maker. In 1901 they lived at 5 Crag Mill Fold in Windhill. By 1911 they were living in Accrington, Lancashire, with Ernest working as coal mine drawer.
Image: Ernest Mortimer Ernest served as a Private with 6th Battalion East Lancashire Regiment. His Battalion fought in India where Ernest died 5 January 1917. He is remembered on the Kirkee 1914-1918 Memorial near Bombay, India. Ernest is not remembered on any of the Rolls of Honour in the Shipley area.
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