Albert Bontoft

ID# 10761, b. 23 May 1886, d. about November 1963

Birth:
Albert Bontoft was born on 23 May 1886 at Holmebridge, Yorkshire, England,
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Marriage:
Albert Bontoft married Hannah Dearnley, daughter of Edward Dearnley and Agnes Ferguson, about February 1909 at Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England,
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Step-Relationship:
Albert Bontoft became the step-father of Elsie Dearnley; about February 1909
 . 



Death:
Albert Bontoft died about November 1963 at Upper Agbrigg R.D., Yorkshire, England,
  
Indexed as Albert Bontoft, aged 77.

Albert Bontoft appeared in the 1911 census at
Ford Gate, Holmebridge, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England.
On 2 April 1911:-

BONTOFT, Albert Head Mar 24 Woollen Weaver Holmbridge Parish, West Riding of Yorkshire
BONTOFT, Hannah Wife Mar 2 yrs 25 - Holmbridge Parish, West Riding of Yorkshire
DEARNLEY, Elsie Stepdau - 2 - Holmbridge Parish, West Riding of Yorkshire

RG number: RG14 Piece: 26219 Registration District: Huddersfield Sub District: Holmfirth
Enumeration District: 3 Parish: Austonley
Address: Ford Gate, Holmbridge, Near Huddersfield, Yorkshire (West riding.)



Albert Bontoft appeared in the 1939 register at
36 Dean House, Netherthong, Holmfirth U.D., Yorkshire, England.
In September 1939:-

BONTOFT, Albert 23 May 1886 Married Woollen Weaver
BONTOFT, Hannah 23 Jun 1885 Married Domestic Duties Unpaid
BONTOFT, John 25 Apr 1915 Single Woollen Spinner
BONTOFT, Arthur 23 Nov 1917* Single Woollen Teazer
BONTOFT, Marjorie (later Heywood) 29 Apr 1920 Single Woollen Weaver
Schedule No.247
Ref: RG101/3768H/020/42 Letter Code: KPII

* This probably should be 1916.


Children of Albert Bontoft and Hannah Dearnley

Margaret Dearnley

ID# 10762, b. 17 September 1871
Margaret Dearnley was also recorded as Margaret Darnley.
From 28 February 1891, her married name was Mellor.

Birth:
Margaret Dearnley was born on 17 September 1871 at Walkerburn, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, Scotland,
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Margaret Dearnley was the daughter of Edward Dearnley and Agnes Ferguson.


Marriage:
Margaret Dearnley married Joe Mellor, son of Joseph Mellor, on 28 February 1891 at St. David's Church, Holmbridge, Huddersfield R.D., Yorkshire, England,
  
Joe Mellor 21 Bachelor, Weaver res: Carr Lane fa: Joseph Mellor, Farmer
Margaret Dearnley 19 Spinster, --- res: Longwalls fa: Edward Dearnley, Plasterer
Both signed
Witnesses: Edward Bankell(?) & John E Wadsworth.

Margaret Dearnley appeared in the 1881 census at
Roxburgh Place, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland.
On 3 April 1881:-

from transcription only
DARNELY, Edward Head Mar 37 Plaster Master Gordon, Berwickshire, Scotland
Employing 4 Men & 2 Boy
DARNLEY, Agnes Wife Mar 37 Wife England
DARNLEY, Joseph Son - 14 Scholar Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
DARNLEY, Thomas Son - 12 Scholar Walkerburn, Peeblesshire, Scotland
DARNLEY, Margaret Dau - 9 Scholar Walkerburn, Peeblesshire, Scotland
DARNLEY, John Son - 6 Scholar Walkerburn, Peeblesshire, Scotland
DARNLEY, Mary Ann Dau - 2 - Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
DARNLEY, Grace Dau - 0 - Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
SILLIE, Margaret Servant Unm 17 Domestic Servant Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Address: Roxburgh Place, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland
Registration district: Galashiels Archive reference: RG11.



Margaret Dearnley appeared in the 1911 census at
6 Boothouse, Hinchliffe Mill, Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England.
On 2 April 1911:-

MELLOR, Joe Head Mar 42 Woollen Weaver Austonley, Holmfirth, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Margaret Wife Mar 20 yrs 39 - Walkerburn, Peebleshire
MELLOR, Agnes Dau Sngl 19 Twister Cotton Austonley, Holmfirth, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Martha Dau Sngl 18 Twister Cotton Austonley, Holmfirth, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Olive Mary Dau Sngl 16 Woollen Winder Holmfirth, Holme, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Norman Son - 14 Bunder Cotton Holmfirth, Holme, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Clara Dau - 11 - Holmfirth, Holme, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Edward Ferguson Son - 4 - Holmfirth, Holme, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Donald Son - 1 - Austonley Holmfirth, Yorkshire
DEARNLEY, Agnes Mo-in-law Wid 67 - Peebles, Galashiels, Scotland
DEARNLEY, Grace Sis-in-law Sngl 30 Woollen Weaver Peebles, Galashiels, Scotland

RG number: RG14 Piece: 26220 Registration District: Huddersfield Sub District: Holmfirth
Enumeration District: 4 Parish: Austonley
Address: 6 Boothouse Hinchliffe Mill Holmfirth, Yorkshire (West riding.)



Margaret Dearnley appeared in the 1939 register at
6 Boothhouse, Holmfirth, Holmfirth U.D., Yorkshire, England.
In September 1939:-

MELLOR, Joe 27 Feb 1869 Married Fancy Woollen Weaver Retired
MELLOR, Margaret 17 Sep 1872* Married Household Duties
MELLOR, Clifford 03 Mar 1915 Single Joiner Heavy Worker
Schedule No. 212

* The 1939 Register shows 17 Sep 1872, but other records shows 17 Sep 1871. Unfortunately it is not unusual for the Register to be 1 year off (I suspect that the year was (mis-)calculated from the given age).


Children of Margaret Dearnley and Joe Mellor

Joe Mellor

ID# 10763, b. 27 February 1869

Birth:
Joe Mellor was born on 27 February 1869 at Austonley, Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England,
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Joe Mellor was the son of Joseph Mellor.


Marriage:
Joe Mellor married Margaret Dearnley, daughter of Edward Dearnley and Agnes Ferguson, on 28 February 1891 at St. David's Church, Holmbridge, Huddersfield R.D., Yorkshire, England,
  
Joe Mellor 21 Bachelor, Weaver res: Carr Lane fa: Joseph Mellor, Farmer
Margaret Dearnley 19 Spinster, --- res: Longwalls fa: Edward Dearnley, Plasterer
Both signed
Witnesses: Edward Bankell(?) & John E Wadsworth.

Joe Mellor appeared in the 1911 census at
6 Boothouse, Hinchliffe Mill, Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England.
On 2 April 1911:-

MELLOR, Joe Head Mar 42 Woollen Weaver Austonley, Holmfirth, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Margaret Wife Mar 20 yrs 39 - Walkerburn, Peebleshire
MELLOR, Agnes Dau Sngl 19 Twister Cotton Austonley, Holmfirth, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Martha Dau Sngl 18 Twister Cotton Austonley, Holmfirth, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Olive Mary Dau Sngl 16 Woollen Winder Holmfirth, Holme, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Norman Son - 14 Bunder Cotton Holmfirth, Holme, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Clara Dau - 11 - Holmfirth, Holme, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Edward Ferguson Son - 4 - Holmfirth, Holme, Yorkshire
MELLOR, Donald Son - 1 - Austonley Holmfirth, Yorkshire
DEARNLEY, Agnes Mo-in-law Wid 67 - Peebles, Galashiels, Scotland
DEARNLEY, Grace Sis-in-law Sngl 30 Woollen Weaver Peebles, Galashiels, Scotland

RG number: RG14 Piece: 26220 Registration District: Huddersfield Sub District: Holmfirth
Enumeration District: 4 Parish: Austonley
Address: 6 Boothouse Hinchliffe Mill Holmfirth, Yorkshire (West riding.)



Joe Mellor appeared in the 1939 register at
6 Boothhouse, Holmfirth, Holmfirth U.D., Yorkshire, England.
In September 1939:-

MELLOR, Joe 27 Feb 1869 Married Fancy Woollen Weaver Retired
MELLOR, Margaret 17 Sep 1872* Married Household Duties
MELLOR, Clifford 03 Mar 1915 Single Joiner Heavy Worker
Schedule No. 212

* The 1939 Register shows 17 Sep 1872, but other records shows 17 Sep 1871. Unfortunately it is not unusual for the Register to be 1 year off (I suspect that the year was (mis-)calculated from the given age).


Children of Joe Mellor and Margaret Dearnley

Harry Dearnley

ID# 10764, b. about May 1891, d. about June 1891

Birth:
Harry Dearnley was born about May 1891 at Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England,
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Harry Dearnley was the son of Henry Dearnley and Elizabeth Ann Bolton.


Death:
Harry Dearnley died about June 1891 at Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England,
 . 

Margaret Hannah Dearnley

ID# 10765, b. about November 1891, d. about May 1896

Birth:
Margaret Hannah Dearnley was born about November 1891 at Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England,
 . 


Margaret Hannah Dearnley was the daughter of Brook Dearnley and Charlotte Hancock.


Death:
Margaret Hannah Dearnley died about May 1896 at Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England,
  
age: 4.

Walter Dearnley

ID# 10766, b. about February 1890, d. about March 1890

Birth:
Walter Dearnley was born about February 1890 at Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England,
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Walter Dearnley was the son of Henry Dearnley and Elizabeth Ann Bolton.


Death:
Walter Dearnley died about March 1890 at Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England,
  
age: 0.

Unknown (?)

ID# 10767, b. about 1900
From before 1940, her married name was Earnshaw.

Birth:
Unknown (?) was born about 1900
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Marriage:
Unknown (?) married Arthur Earnshaw, son of Albert Earnshaw, before 1940
 . 

(?) (?)

ID# 10768, b. about 1915
From after 1943, her married name was Earnshaw.

Birth:
(?) (?) was born about 1915
 . 



Marriage:
(?) (?) married Arthur Earnshaw, son of Albert Earnshaw, after 1943
 . 

Charles Edward Dearnley

ID# 10769, b. 13 November 1872, d. 30 January 1955

Birth:
Charles Edward Dearnley was born on 13 November 1872 at Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, England,
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Charles Edward Dearnley was the son of George Dearnley and Hannah Bean.

Baptism:
Charles Edward Dearnley was baptised on 12 October 1873 at St. Matthew's Church, Chadderton, Chadderton, Lancashire, England,
  
Charles Edward Dearnley - Child of George Dearnley & Hannah
Abode: Chadderton
Occupation: Joiner
Baptised by: S. Weeks vicar nominate.



Marriage:
Charles Edward Dearnley married Sarah Jane Griffiths, daughter of William Griffiths and Sarah (?), on 18 August 1894 at St. Mathew's Church, Chadderton, Oldham R.D., Lancashire, England,
  
Charles Edward Dearnley 22 Bachelor, Labourer res: Gladstone Street fa: George Dearnley (deceased), Joiner
Sarah Jane Griffiths 21 Spinster, Speed Tentey(?) res: Hamilton Street fa: William Griffiths, Labourer
Both signed
Witnesses: Joseph Butterworth & Mary Jane Harris.


Residence:
between 1899 and 1910 Charles Edward Dearnley lived
  
If the school admission records of Charles' children are to be beileved then the family switched between two main locations.

Jan 1899 - 34 Taylor Street
Dec 1903 - 77 Wellington Street
Sep 1904 - 34 Taylor Street
Sep 1907 - 77 Wellington Street
Mar 1909 - 34 Taylor Street
Sep 1910 - 77 Wellington Street

In the 1901 census 77 Wellington Street was occuppied by a Samuel & Fanny Milward (& family).



Death:
Charles Edward Dearnley died on 30 January 1955 at 522 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Middleton R.D., Lancashire, England, at age 82 years, 2 months and 17 days
  
recorded as age 82.


Probate:
Probate was granted on his estate on 23 March 1955 at Manchester, Lancashire, England,
  
DEARNLEY Charles Edward
Administration to Frank Dearnley machine setter and George Dearnley dye works finisher.
Effects £2615 4s. 10d.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966.

Charles Edward Dearnley appeared in the 1881 census at.
On 3 April 1881:-

Charles' whereabouts in 1881 are not known. Both parents & paternal grandparents had already died. His maternal grandparents have not been located.



Charles Edward Dearnley appeared in the 1891 census at
Crown Anchor Yard, Pontefract, Yorkshire, England.
On 5 April 1891:-

SUDBURY, William Head Mar 62 Carter Pontefract, Yorkshire, England
SUDBURY, Jemima Wife Mar 57 - Wells, Norfolk, England
DEARNLEY, Charles E Boarder Sngl 18 Labourer Oldham, Lancashire, England

Address: Crown Anchor Yard, Pontefract, Yorkshire (West Riding)
Parish: Pontefract Registration district: Pontefract
Archive reference: RG12 Piece number: 3760 Folio: 60 Page: 17.



Charles Edward Dearnley appeared in the 1901 census at
34 Taylor Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, England.
On 31 March 1901:-

DEARNLEY, Charles Edward Head Mar 28 Locomotive (Weighing Clerk) Chadderton, Lancashire
DEARNLEY, Sarah Jane Wife Mar 27 - Chadderton, Lancashire
DEARNLEY, Florrie Dau - 6 - Chadderton, Lancashire
DEARNLEY, John William Son - 4 - Chadderton, Lancashire
DEARNLEY, Lucy Ann Dau - 10mo - Chadderton, Lancashire

RG number: RG13 Piece: 3822 Folio: 52 Page: 11
Registration District: Oldham Sub District: Chadderton
Enumeration District: 11 Ecclesiastical Parish: St Luke's
Civil Parish: Chadderton
Address: 34, Taylor Street, Chadderton, Lancashire.



Charles Edward Dearnley appeared in the 1911 census at
10 Hamilton Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, England.
On 2 April 1911:-

DEARNLEY, Charles Edward Head Mar 38 Book Keeper Chadderton, Lancs
DEARNLEY, Sarah Jane Wife Mar 16yrs* 37 - Chadderton, Lancs
DEARNLEY, Florrie Dau Sngl 16 Cardroom Cotton Operative Tenter Chadderton, Lancs
DEARNLEY, John William Son - 14 Apprentice Chadderton, Lancs
DEARNLEY, Lucy Ann Dau - 10 School Chadderton, Lancs
DEARNLEY, Nellie Dau - 8 - Chadderton, Lancs
DEARNLEY, Frank Son - 6 - Chadderton, Lancs
DEARNLEY, Wilfred Son - 2 - Chadderton, Lancs
DEARNLEY, George Son - 8mo - Chadderton, Lancs

* 8 children born alive; 7 still living

RG number: RG14 Piece: 24543 Registration District: Oldham Sub District: Chadderton
Enumeration District: 12 Parish: Chadderton
Address: 10 Hamilton Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire.



Charles Edward Dearnley appeared in the 1939 register at
524 Middleton Road, Chadderton U.D., Lancashire, England.
In September 1939:-

DEARNLEY, Charles E 13 Nov 1872 Married Bookkeeper & Shipper
DEARNLEY, Sarah J 04 Mar 1874 Married Unpaid Domestic Duties
DEARNLEY, Nellie (later Earnshaw) 07 Jun 1902 Single Bobbin Winder Cotton Spinning
DEARNLEY, George 21 Jul 1910 Single Maker Up Bleach & Dye Works (Heavy Worker)
DEARNLEY, Fred* 28 Jun 1886 Single Labourer Cotton Mill Heavy Worker

*Charles' nephew see Fred Dearnley.


Children of Charles Edward Dearnley and Sarah Jane Griffiths

Edith Dearnley

ID# 10770, b. about June 1900, d. about November 1900

Birth:
Edith Dearnley was born about June 1900 at Oldham, Lancashire, England,
 . 


Edith Dearnley was the daughter of Charles Edward Dearnley and Sarah Jane Griffiths.


Death:
Edith Dearnley died about November 1900 at Oldham, Lancashire, England,
  
age:0.