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Steve and Pauline Jones’ Family History
If you don’t know where you came from, you won’t know where you are going. You have to study your history. Gil Scott-Heron

The Bradbury Family of Saddleworth, Yorkshire

This is page 10 of 10 providing the history of two, we believe unrelated, Bradbury families in the Saddleworth area of Yorkshire. Pages 1-7 show the Fairbanks and Runninghill family’s history. Pages 8-10 show the Diggle Lee family’s history. If you have a connection to any individual or family featured here, or if you want to leave us your feedback, tap the icon to contact us . Browse by clicking the previous page/next page buttons or following the numbered (e.g. [2]) or parental ([Parents]) links.
Sixth Generation (continued)
9. Wilson BRADBURY [ Parents ]. Born 25/3/1866 in Saddleworth, Wilson died 4/1/1953 in Saddleworth, age 86. Occupation: Woollen Piecer. On 5/7/1888, when Wilson was age 22, he married Lucy BRIERLEY at St Thomas, Friarmere, Saddleworth. Lucy was born 16/11/1864 in Saddleworth and died 18/11/1933 in Delph, age 69. They had the following children, all born Saddleworth: (1) Maurice Reed , born 1889 and died 1955 age about 65. (2) Clara , born 1891. (3) Archibald Carlton , born January 1893 and baptized 1/2/1893 at St Thomas, Friarmere. Archibald died shortly after and was buried at St Thomas 16/2/1893. (4) Florence , born about 1894 and died 1911, age about 16. (5) Nellie , born 16/4/1896 and died 21/2/1978, age 81. (6) Charles Herbert , born 10/11/1899 and died 1981, age about 80. (7) Clarence , born 26/7/1902 and died 1970, age about 68. (8) Lewis , born 4/6/1904 and died October 1985, age 81. (9) Eunice , born 25/1/1907 and died 1993, age about 85. (10) John (known as Jack), born 5/9/1909 and died 2001, age about 91. 10. James Franklin BRADBURY [ Parents ]. Born 1858 in Saddleworth. James died 14/6/1915 in Dobcross, Saddleworth, age 56. Occupation: Woollen Weaver. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads: “BRADBURY James Franklin of 6 Bankfield Terrace Dobcross Saddleworth Yorkshire died 14 June 1915 Administration Wakefield 5 August to Esther Emma Bradbury widow. Effects £137 17s.” (The equivalent of around £16,974 today.) On 21/1/1885, when James Franklin was age 26, he married Louisa SEVILLE (1862-1899) in St Chad, Saddleworth. They had the following children, both born in Saddleworth: (1) Maud , born born 16/7/1886 and baptized 29/8/1856 in St Chad, Saddleworth. Maud died in 1968 in Saddleworth, age 82. On 16/8/1913, when Maud was age 28, she married Harold Orlando HORSFALL (1886- 1917) in St Chad. (2) Annie , born 5/12/1883 and died in 1963 in Upper Agbrigg, Huddersfield, age 74. On 16/2/1914, when Annie was age 25, she married Ben KENWORTHY (1883-1952) in St Chad, Saddleworth. On 1/1/1900, when James Franklin was age 41, he married Esther Emma SYKES (1868-1951) in St Thomas, Friarmere, Saddleworth. They had the following child: (1) John Edward , born 1901 in Saddleworth and died 8/2/1930 at the Infirmary, Ashton-under-Lyne, age 28. On 19/11/1921, when Esther Emma was age 53, she married her late husband's brother Samuel Radcliffe BRADBURY (1853-1928) in Manchester Cathedral. 11. Joseph BRADBURY [ Parents ]. Born 29/1/1865 in Delph and baptized 23/7/1865 in St Chad, Saddleworth. Joseph died 18/2/1931 in 4 Millgate, Delph, age 66. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads "BRADBURY Joseph of 4 Millgate Delph near Oldham died 18 February 1931 Administration Lancaster 16 February [1952] to Ethel Howard widow. Effects £382 17s." (Worth around £12,830 today.) Occupation: Woollen Warper. (Tap/click image to enlarge.) On 22/8/1887, when Joseph was age 23, he married Ann Eliza WRIGLEY , daughter of Frank and Betty Wrigley in St Chad, Saddleworth. Born 15/2/1865 in Saddleworth, Ann Eliza died there on 11/9/1940, age 75. They had the following children, all born Saddleworth: (1) Albert , born about 1888. (2) Sarah Jane , born 1889. (3) Ethel , born 16/11/1893. On 28/4/1917, when Ethel was age 23, she married Julius HOWARD , son of Senior HOWARD and Elizabeth Hannah SHAW , in St Chad, Saddleworth. Ethel died 29/4/1962 in Blackpool, age 59. (4) Evelyn , born 1904 and died 3/12/1982 in Upper Mill, Saddleworth, age 78. In 1927, when Evelyn was age 23, she married Frank Eustace WIDD . Frank was born 21/10/1902 and died 23/2/1970, age 67. 12. Stanley BRADBURY [ Parents ]. Born 7/8/1868 in Saddleworth, Stanley died 12/12/1935 in Warrington, age 67. Occupation: Telegraphist. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads: “BRADBURY Stanley of 121 Warrington Road Penketh Warrington died 12 December 1935 Probate Liverpool 20 January to Leah Bradbury widow. Effects £13 18s 11d.” (The equivalent of around £1,066.00 today.) On 6/4/1891, when Stanley was age 22, he married Leah MARTIN , in St Thomas, Bradley in Woodhouse, Huddersfield. Born 8/5/1870 in Huddersfield, Leah died 29/5/1948 in Warrington, age 77. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads: “BRADBURY Leah of 121 Warrington Road Penketh Warrington widow died 29 May 1948 Probate Liverpool 28 April [1951] to Doris Grounds (wife of George Baker Grounds). Effects £8 16s 10d.” (The equivalent of around £328 today.) They had the following children: (1) Harold , born 25/6/1892 in Huddersfield. (2) James Franklin , born 19/9/1894 and baptized 20/10/1894 in St Thomas, Bradley in Woodhouse, Huddersfield. James Franklin died 9/7/1964 in Warrington, age 69. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads "BRADBURY James Franklin of 105 Orford Road Poulton with Fearnhead near Warrington died 9 July 1964 Administration Liverpool 28 August to Roy Bradbury wages clerk. £2311. (Worth around £51,535 today.) In 1927, when James was age 32, he married Alice ROYLE (1899-1943) in Warrington. They had a son, Roy (1927-2004). (3) Leonard , born 9/9/1896 and baptized 4/10/1896 in Christ Church, Latchford, Cheshire. Leonard died in 1955 in Warrington, age 58. In 1922, when James was age 26, he married Nina Victoria TOLE (1897-1983) in Warrington. (4) Doris , born 23/9/1900 and baptized 4/11/1900 in Christ Church, Latchford, Cheshire. Doris died in 1982 in Warrington, age 81. In 1930, when Doris was age 30, he married George Baker GROUNDS (1899-1966) in Warrington. 13. Harry BRADBURY [ Parents ]. Born 26/2/1893 in Oldham and died 26/9/1956 in Shaw, Lancashire, age 63. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads “BRADBURY Harry of 40 Albert Avenue Shaw Lancashire died 26 September 1956 Administration Manchester 7 December to Edna Bradbury widow. Effects £772 16s. 7d. (Worth around £21,644 today.) Occupation: Joiner. On 9/10/1924, when Harry was age 31, he married Edna TAYLOR in Oldham. Edna was born 14/7/1898 in Oldham and died 22/6/1957 in Chadderton, age 58. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads: “BRADBURY Edna of 40 Albert Avenue Shaw Oldham widow died 22 June 1957 at 50 Shelley Road Chadderton Lancashire Administration Manchester 17 July to William Bradbury motor salesman. Effects £1186 0s. 9d. (Worth around £31,666 today.) They had the following children: (1) William , born 14/4/1927 in Oldham and died 1/3/1978 in Chadderton, age 50. On 17/7/1948, when William was age 21, he married Doris OPENSHAW in Oldham. Doris was born 17/4/1927 in Oldham and died 25/9/2001 in Halifax, age 74. Plus one other who may still be living.
Joseph Bradbury 1865-1931
Steve & Pauline Jones’ Family History
If you don’t know where you came from,you won’t know where you are going.You have to study your history. Gil Scott-Heron
© S M Jones Content is free for most uses - see legal stuff. Last update 11 Feb 2022

The Bradbury Family of Saddleworth, Yorkshire

This is page 10 of 10 providing the history of two, we believe unrelated, Bradbury families in the Saddleworth area of Yorkshire. Pages 1-7 show the Fairbanks and Runninghill family’s history. Pages 8-10 show the Diggle Lee family’s history. If you have a connection to any individual or family featured here, or if you want to leave us your feedback, tap the icon to contact us . Browse by clicking the previous page/next page buttons or following the numbered (e.g. [2]) or parental ([Parents]) links.
Sixth Generation (continued)
9. Wilson BRADBURY [ Parents ]. Born 25/3/1866 in Saddleworth, Wilson died 4/1/1953 in Saddleworth, age 86. Occupation: Woollen Piecer. On 5/7/1888, when Wilson was age 22, he married Lucy BRIERLEY at St Thomas, Friarmere, Saddleworth. Lucy was born 16/11/1864 in Saddleworth and died 18/11/1933 in Delph, age 69. They had the following children, all born Saddleworth: (1) Maurice Reed , born 1889 and died 1955 age about 65. (2) Clara , born 1891. (3) Archibald Carlton , born January 1893 and baptized 1/2/1893 at St Thomas, Friarmere. Archibald died shortly after and was buried at St Thomas 16/2/1893. (4) Florence , born about 1894 and died 1911, age about 16. (5) Nellie , born 16/4/1896 and died 21/2/1978, age 81. (6) Charles Herbert , born 10/11/1899 and died 1981, age about 80. (7) Clarence , born 26/7/1902 and died 1970, age about 68. (8) Lewis , born 4/6/1904 and died October 1985, age 81. (9) Eunice , born 25/1/1907 and died 1993, age about 85. (10) John (known as Jack), born 5/9/1909 and died 2001, age about 91. 10. James Franklin BRADBURY [ Parents ]. Born 1858 in Saddleworth. James died 14/6/1915 in Dobcross, Saddleworth, age 56. Occupation: Woollen Weaver. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads: “BRADBURY James Franklin of 6 Bankfield Terrace Dobcross Saddleworth Yorkshire died 14 June 1915 Administration Wakefield 5 August to Esther Emma Bradbury widow. Effects £137 17s.” (The equivalent of around £16,974 today.) On 21/1/1885, when James Franklin was age 26, he married Louisa SEVILLE (1862-1899) in St Chad, Saddleworth. They had the following children, both born in Saddleworth: (1) Maud , born born 16/7/1886 and baptized 29/8/1856 in St Chad, Saddleworth. Maud died in 1968 in Saddleworth, age 82. On 16/8/1913, when Maud was age 28, she married Harold Orlando HORSFALL (1886-1917) in St Chad. (2) Annie , born 5/12/1883 and died in 1963 in Upper Agbrigg, Huddersfield, age 74. On 16/2/1914, when Annie was age 25, she married Ben KENWORTHY (1883-1952) in St Chad, Saddleworth. On 1/1/1900, when James Franklin was age 41, he married Esther Emma SYKES (1868-1951) in St Thomas, Friarmere, Saddleworth. They had the following child: (1) John Edward , born 1901 in Saddleworth and died 8/2/1930 at the Infirmary, Ashton-under-Lyne, age 28. On 19/11/1921, when Esther Emma was age 53, she married her late husband's brother Samuel Radcliffe BRADBURY (1853-1928) in Manchester Cathedral. 11. Joseph BRADBURY [ Parents ]. Born 29/1/1865 in Delph and baptized 23/7/1865 in St Chad, Saddleworth. Joseph died 18/2/1931 in 4 Millgate, Delph, age 66. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads "BRADBURY Joseph of 4 Millgate Delph near Oldham died 18 February 1931 Administration Lancaster 16 February [1952] to Ethel Howard widow. Effects £382 17s." (Worth around £12,830 today.) Occupation: Woollen Warper. (Tap/click image to enlarge.) On 22/8/1887, when Joseph was age 23, he married Ann Eliza WRIGLEY , daughter of Frank and Betty Wrigley in St Chad, Saddleworth. Born 15/2/1865 in Saddleworth, Ann Eliza died there on 11/9/1940, age 75. They had the following children, all born Saddleworth: (1) Albert , born about 1888. (2) Sarah Jane , born 1889. (3) Ethel , born 16/11/1893. On 28/4/1917, when Ethel was age 23, she married Julius HOWARD , son of Senior HOWARD and Elizabeth Hannah SHAW , in St Chad, Saddleworth. Ethel died 29/4/1962 in Blackpool, age 59. (4) Evelyn , born 1904 and died 3/12/1982 in Upper Mill, Saddleworth, age 78. In 1927, when Evelyn was age 23, she married Frank Eustace WIDD . Frank was born 21/10/1902 and died 23/2/1970, age 67. 12. Stanley BRADBURY [ Parents ]. Born 7/8/1868 in Saddleworth, Stanley died 12/12/1935 in Warrington, age 67. Occupation: Telegraphist. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads: “BRADBURY Stanley of 121 Warrington Road Penketh Warrington died 12 December 1935 Probate Liverpool 20 January to Leah Bradbury widow. Effects £13 18s 11d.” (The equivalent of around £1,066.00 today.) On 6/4/1891, when Stanley was age 22, he married Leah MARTIN , in St Thomas, Bradley in Woodhouse, Huddersfield. Born 8/5/1870 in Huddersfield, Leah died 29/5/1948 in Warrington, age 77. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads: “BRADBURY Leah of 121 Warrington Road Penketh Warrington widow died 29 May 1948 Probate Liverpool 28 April [1951] to Doris Grounds (wife of George Baker Grounds). Effects £8 16s 10d.” (The equivalent of around £328 today.) They had the following children: (1) Harold , born 25/6/1892 in Huddersfield. (2) James Franklin , born 19/9/1894 and baptized 20/10/1894 in St Thomas, Bradley in Woodhouse, Huddersfield. James Franklin died 9/7/1964 in Warrington, age 69. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads "BRADBURY James Franklin of 105 Orford Road Poulton with Fearnhead near Warrington died 9 July 1964 Administration Liverpool 28 August to Roy Bradbury wages clerk. £2311. (Worth around £51,535 today.) In 1927, when James was age 32, he married Alice ROYLE (1899-1943) in Warrington. They had a son, Roy (1927-2004). (3) Leonard , born 9/9/1896 and baptized 4/10/1896 in Christ Church, Latchford, Cheshire. Leonard died in 1955 in Warrington, age 58. In 1922, when James was age 26, he married Nina Victoria TOLE (1897- 1983) in Warrington. (4) Doris , born 23/9/1900 and baptized 4/11/1900 in Christ Church, Latchford, Cheshire. Doris died in 1982 in Warrington, age 81. In 1930, when Doris was age 30, he married George Baker GROUNDS (1899-1966) in Warrington. 13. Harry BRADBURY [ Parents ]. Born 26/2/1893 in Oldham and died 26/9/1956 in Shaw, Lancashire, age 63. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads “BRADBURY Harry of 40 Albert Avenue Shaw Lancashire died 26 September 1956 Administration Manchester 7 December to Edna Bradbury widow. Effects £772 16s. 7d. (Worth around £21,644 today.) Occupation: Joiner. On 9/10/1924, when Harry was age 31, he married Edna TAYLOR in Oldham. Edna was born 14/7/1898 in Oldham and died 22/6/1957 in Chadderton, age 58. An entry in the National Probate Calendar reads: “BRADBURY Edna of 40 Albert Avenue Shaw Oldham widow died 22 June 1957 at 50 Shelley Road Chadderton Lancashire Administration Manchester 17 July to William Bradbury motor salesman. Effects £1186 0s. 9d. (Worth around £31,666 today.) They had the following children: (1) William , born 14/4/1927 in Oldham and died 1/3/1978 in Chadderton, age 50. On 17/7/1948, when William was age 21, he married Doris OPENSHAW in Oldham. Doris was born 17/4/1927 in Oldham and died 25/9/2001 in Halifax, age 74. Plus one other who may still be living.
Joseph Bradbury 1865-1931