Emma Sheard, born 1842, the daughter of Joseph Sheard (1821-1876) and Sarah Colbeck and granddaughter of Michael Sheard (1798-1861) and Sarah Newsome and great granddaughter of Michael Sheard (1776-1837) and Sarah Lister and great-great granddaughter of George Sheard and Hannah Blakeley married Alfred Parker.

Parker Connection to The Jubb Family

Hannah Parker (b 1814) as far as I can work out, was the second daughter of Joseph Jubb b 1784 and Leticia Talbot b 1787.

Hannah and Matthew produced Joseph Jubb Parker in 1840, he followed in his uncle and cousins footsteps by becoming Mayor in 1887 (we have just discovered a photo of him in his robes).

Gay Rook, 2006

David Walker has graciously shared his research on the Parker family.

Bruce Cheesman has also made contributions to the family story.

JOHN PARKER was born 1690.

Child of JOHN PARKER:

1. JOSEPH PARKER, b. 1713, Thornhill Lees.

   See Generation No 2

Joseph Parker

JOSEPH PARKER (son of JOHN PARKER) was born 1713 in Thornhill Lees (Source: IGI Individual Record.).

Christening of JOSEPH PARKER: 25 November 1713, Thornhill-Lees, Thornhill (Source: IGI Individual Record.)

Child of JOSEPH PARKER:

1. JOB PARKER, b. 1741.

   See Generation No 3

Job Parker

JOB PARKER (son of JOSEPH PARKER, son of JOHN PARKER) was born 1741. He married SUSANNA HARRAP 28 January 1765 in Dewsbury (Source: IGI Individual Record.).

Christening of JOB PARKER: 1 November 1741, Thornhill by Dewsbury (Source: IGI Individual Record.)

Marriage: 28 January 1765, Dewsbury (Source: IGI Individual Record.)

Child of JOB and SUSANNA:

1. MATHEW PARKER, b. 1762, Dewsbury.

   See Generation No 4

2. Job Parker - christened 30 Mar 1766, batch C009053 (would have been born 1765/6) (Addition, Bruce Cheesman 2/06)

Matthew Parker

MATHEW PARKER (JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 1762 in Dewsbury (Source: IGI Individual Record.). He married HANNAH PRESTON 20 March 1787 in Batley (Source: IGI Individual Record.).

Marriage: Matthew Parker - married 20 FEB 1787 - batch M108082 and Batley Marriage index (H&DFHS) (Correction, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06)

[Matthew Parker to Hannah Preston 12 February both x'ed, witnesses Benjamin Preston and John Oldroyd, Batley Parish marriages LDS film 1542094, MLB. Note: This is the first marriage record for the name in the parish.]

Children of MATHEW PARKER and HANNAH PRESTON:

1. JOB PARKER, b. 27 May 1795, Batley.

   See Generation No 5

2. JOSEPH PARKER, b. 31 January 1799, Batley; d. 1884, Dewsbury.

   See Generation No. 5

3. SUSANNAH PARKER, b. 19 December 1801, Batley (Source: IGI Individual Record.).

   Notes:

   • In the 1851 Census Susannah [shown as Susan] was living with her sister Elizabeth at Havercroft North Side, Commercial Street, Batley.
   • In the 1861 Census Susannah was living with her brother Joseph, his wife Jane and their family at Providence Street, Batley.

   Census: 1851: Havercroft North Side, Commercial Street, Batley

   • Occupation: 1851, Warper (Source: 1851 Census.

   Census: 1861: Providence Street, Batley

   • Occupation: 1861, Rag Sorter (Source: 1861 Census.)

   Census: 1871: Providence Street, Batley

   • Occupation: 1871, General Servant

   Death: Susannah Parker - died 1875 age 73 - [Jun 1875, Dewsbury, Vol 9b, Pg 392] (Addition, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06)

4. ELIZABETH PARKER, b. 12 January 1790, Batley (Source: IGI Individual Record.).

   Notes:

   • In the 1851 Census also living with Elizabeth was her sister Susannah [shown as Susan].
   • There are records of deaths of Elizabeth Parker in 1851 and 1859, but no ages are shown on the records. I can find no trace of her after the 1851 Census.

   Census: 1851: Havercroft North Side, Commercial Street, Batley

   • Occupation: 1851, Rag Sorter (Source: 1851 Census.)

   Death: Elizabeth Parker - Batley burial 30 Nov 1851, Age 61 - Batley Burial Index (H&DFHS) (Addition, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06)

Job Parker

JOB PARKER (MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 27 May 1795 in Batley (Source: IGI Individual Record.). He married MARY ARMITAGE 25 July 1816 in Birstall (Source: IGI Individual Record.). She was born 1793 in Batley.

Christening: 14 June 1795, Batley (Source: IGI Individual Record.)

Occupation: 1851, Blanket Finisher (Source: 1851 Census.)

Marriage: 25 July 1816, Birstall (Source: IGI Individual Record.)

Census: 1851, Kiln Row, Heckmondwike

Children of JOB PARKER and MARY ARMITAGE:

1. Hannah - christened 25 Dec 1816 Birstall - batch C108111 (Addition, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06)

2. Matthew - chr 2 May 1819 Birstall, batch C108111 (Addition, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06)

3. Ann - chr 13 Jun 1821 Birstall, batch C108111 (Addition, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06)

4. James Preston - chr 19 May 1823 Birstall, batch C108111 (Addition, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06)

5. JOSEPH PARKER, b. 24 January 1825, Heckmondwike; d. 1867, Dewsbury.

   See Generation No 6

6. JOSHUA PARKER, b. 1827, Heckmondwike.

   See Generation No 6

7. GEORGE ARMITAGE PARKER, b. 1829, Heckmondwike.

   Christening: 15 November 1829, Birstall (Source: IGI Individual Record.)

   Census: 1851, Kiln Row, Heckmondwike

   Occupation: 1851, Blanket Weaver (Source: 1851 Census.)

8. SARAH PARKER, b. 1832, Heckmondwike.

   Christening: 5 February 1832, Birstall (Source: IGI Individual Record.)

   Census: 1851, Kiln Row, Heckmondwike

Joseph Parker

JOSEPH PARKER (MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 31 January 1799 in Batley (Source: IGI Individual Record.), and died 1884 in Dewsbury (Source: Births, Marriages and Deaths Index.). He married JANE BLAKELEY 8 November 1828 in Batley (Source: IGI Individual Record.), daughter of ABRAHAM BLAKELEY and MARTHA COLBECK. She was born 16 January 1802 in Batley (Source: IGI Individual Record.), and died 1874 in Dewsbury (Source: Births, Marriages and Deaths Index.).

Notes:

• There is a record of a death of a Joseph Parker aged 85 in 1884. [March 1884. Dewsbury 9b 402].

Christening: 24 February 1799, Batley (Source: IGI Individual Record.)

Occupation: 20 February 1841, Clothier (Source: Birth Certificate of son Alfred Parker.)

Occupation: 1851, Foreign Agent in Woollen Rag Manufacture (Source: 1851 Census.)

Occupation: 13 May 1852, Agent

Occupation: 1861, Commission Agent and Rag Dealer employing 12 Persons (Source: 1861 Census.)

Occupation: 1871, Woollen Manufacturer employing 41 women, 28 men and 14 boys (Source: 1871 Census.)

Census: 1881, Field Lane, Batley

Occupation: 1881, Woollen Manufacturer employing 101 men, women and boys (Source: 1881 Census.)

Notes for JANE BLAKELEY:

• While single, Jane Blakeley had Martha Blakeley chr 18 Sep 1819 Batley - Batley baptisms (H&DFHS) (Addition, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06)
• There is a record of a death of a Jane Parker in 1874, aged 72. [December 1874 9b 460].

More About JANE BLAKELEY: Christening: 6 February 1802, Batley (Source: IGI Individual Record.)

Marriage of JOSEPH PARKER and JANE BLAKELEY: 8 November 1828, Batley (Source: IGI Individual Record.)

1861 Census: Also living with Joseph, Jane and their family was Susannah Parker, aged 59, a Rag Sorter, born in Batley. She was Joseph's sister.

1861 Census: Also living with Joseph and Jane was Susannah Parker, aged 69, a General Servant, born in Batley. She was Joseph's sister.

Census 1851: Providence Street, Batley

Census 1861: Providence Street, Batley

Census 1871: Providence Street, Batley

Children of JOSEPH PARKER and JANE BLAKELEY:

1. JOSEPH PARKER, b. 1830, Batley.

   See Generation No. 6

2. RACHEL PARKER, b. 15 Feb 1831 (Date correction, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06), Batley.

   Census 1851: Providence Street, Batley

   Occupation 1851: Warper and Bobbin Winder of Woollen (Source: 1851 Census.)

   Marriage: Jeremiah Smithson (Addition, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06)

3. Benjamin Preston, bn 8 Mar 1833, d 26 Aug 1834, bur 29 Aug 1834 (Addition, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06)

4. BENJAMIN PRESTON PARKER, b. 1836, Batley.

See Generation No. 6
5. MATTHEW PARKER, b. 15 Jun 1838 (Date correction, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06), Batley.

   See Generation No. 6

6. ALFRED PARKER, b. 20 February 1841, Batley; d. 29 July 1898, Toronto, Canada.

7. Hannah, bn 7 Jul 1843, d 17 Jan 1844, bur 20 Jan 1844 (Addition, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06)

See Generation No. 6

DEATH OF MR. JOSEPH PARKER SEN., OF BATLEY

It is with a feeling of deep regret that we record the death of our most worth fellow-townsman, Mr Joseph Parker, sen, which took place on Sunday evening last at about eight o'clock, at the advanced age of 85 years.

The deceased was a very hale gentleman, considering his years, and has only been confined to his bed for about a month. On the 4th November last he suddenly fell to the floor whilst in the house of his daughter, Mrs Joshua Smithson, of Field Lane, with whom he resided in his latter days, and since that time his health has been somewhat affected, though he has not suffered from any disease, the cause of death being decay of nature.

Mr. Parker was for a long period of years a class-leader in connection with Zion Chapel, and he met there regularly until about four years ago. A month last Tuesday, at his special request, his class met with him at his house and those present will long remember the earnest exhortation he gave them on that occasion. On the following day he took to his bed, and passed away to his reward after being confined to it a few weeks, as already named.

We think we cannot do better here than repeat the following tribute to Mr. Parker, as contained in a speech delivered by Mr. Joseph Jubb, on Wednesday, the 4th April, 1866, at a meeting of townsmen who were met for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to Mr. Parker, on his retirement from public service. Although it is now close upon 18 years since the event took place, the words are in every sense equally applicable and true on the present occasion.

In introducing the business of the presentation Mr. Jubb [the chairman] said he had known Mr. Parker for nearly forty years, and during part of that time - say twenty years - they were close neighbours. During that time they had been on the most friendly terms. He had always found him to be a good man and a peacemaker.

In business transactions he had found him to be upright, straightforward, and honourable. In the commercial crisis of 1837 to 1844, Mr. Parker evinced the same honourable disposition, and weathered the storm, and now more prosperous times had dawned upon them all: indeed since 1836, Batley, as a commercial town, had prospered.

Mr. Parker had filled the most important offices in the town, such as collector and assessor of Queen's taxes, overseer and guardian of the poor, surveyor of highways, and last [the crowning point of his life] - chairman of the Local Board of Health. It had been his good fortune to be a co-adjutor with Mr. Parker in many of his offices, and he could say that he not only discharged his duties to the satisfaction of his co-workers, but also to the satisfaction of the inhabitants of the town.

They were aware that during the time Mr. Parker was chairman of the Board of Health, most important and perplexing business was on the tapis, and it was so difficult that no-one knew how to solve it. Mr. Parker's crown had not been an easy one, but he could say that with his cool head, clear judgment, and decision of character, they had invariably been brought to the right conclusion.

The testimonial was but a small token of their regard for the man, but he hoped Mr. Parker would accept it on his retirement from public life. It was a token of his private worth and his inestimable character that had induced his friends to manifest their appreciation of him by that presentation. It was not so much the intrinsic value of the present, as an expression of the regard for the man whom they delighted the honour.

As a politician Mr. Parker had for a long course of years been an advocate of those Liberal measures which had done so much to benefit the country. There was another phase of Mr. Parker's character to which he would allude - his character as a Christian. From early life up to the present time he had unswervingly maintained and sustained the character of a Christian. He had been consistent, and not inert, but active in his labours, which he was glad to say had been abundant. No man could lead such a consistent Christian life as Mr. Parker had, without its having a good effect on some and a deterring influence on others. He trusted that all would try to follow in the footsteps of Mr. Parker, and more especially his own immediate descendants, for they could not, he was sure, walk in better footsteps than those which Mr. Parker had indelibly marked on the sands of time.

We believe our readers, who have known Mr. Parker, will like ourselves, fully endorse the foregoing remarks. But besides those, for the information of the public we may add the following particulars:- The deceased was the son of Matthew and Hannah Parker, and was born in a house which formerly stood where the coachbuilding establishment, lately occupied by Messrs. Whiteley Brothers, and the adjoining cottages now stand. His father was the hind to Mr. John Taylor, Purlwell Hall, upon whom he personally attended in his last illness.

When he was a boy he was apprenticed to Mr. John Fox, Commercial-street, to learn the manufacturing business, and on his attaining the age of 24 or 25 he commenced business on his own account as a manufacturer in a small way.

Having saved a little money, to which was added £40 lent by his father, who was also a careful man, making in all about £90; with this sum the subject of these remarks started in business. However, like others engaged in trade, he met with losses, for in the first year of his being in business he unfortunately lost every penny. But he was not long in making a fresh start, and to his other business he added that of a rag sorter, and prospered very nicely.

In or about the year 1839 he entered into partnership with Michael Spedding, Phineas Fox, Matthew Johnson, and James Hall, under the style of Hall, Johnson, Spedding, & Co., who carried on business at Purlwell Mill. Mr. Parker subsequently withdrew from the firm, and after awhile established the firm of Joseph Parker & Sons.

Room and power were first taken by them at Wheatcroft and Mr. Skelsey's mill, but subsequently they purchased the Valley Mills, where they carried on business until the dissolution of the partnership in 1881, when he, along with his son Joseph, withdrew from the firm, and since that time, we believe, he has taken no active part in business matters.

As a politician Mr. Parker was closely allied with the Liberal cause, and was a firm and warm supporter of the Liberal Government. He took the lead in his native town in all matters political during a long period of years, and he was particularly prominent in the Corn Law agitation.

As a member of the Dewsbury Board of Guardians he also served a term of three years; but it was more especially in the welfare of Batley that he always evinced a very lively interest. Long before the Local Board was formed he was foremost in the management of the town's affairs, and two years after the first Local Board was elected Mr. Parker took a seat thereon, making his declaration on the 4th May, 1855. In April of the following year he succeeded Mr. John Jubb to the chairmanship, and retained that post until March, 1858, when Mr. Robert Brearley was appointed to that office. In the year 1861 he was re-elected to a seat on the Board, and in 1863-4-5 and till May, 1866, he appears to have filled the chair during the whole of that period. During his term of office his services were most invaluable in strenuously opposing the application made by Dewsbury to include any portion of the township within their Borough. In this petty warfare between the two town Mr. Parker's love of his native town was strikingly displayed and his firmness and determination of character stood him good service, particularly when he was deserted by many of his supposed friends in the cause.

The time will be remembered by many when the bitter controversy raged between Dewsbury and Batley respecting the distribution of water to the three townships, it being wrongfully alleged that Batley was receiving more revenue than either Dewsbury or Heckmondwike. When this subject was before the House of Commons and the House of Lords, our venerable friend journeyed to the metropolis no less than five times in support of Batley's cause.

In many other ways, also, we find that Mr. Parker served his town and country. In the year 1824 he commenced a library which formed the nucleus of what afterwards developed into the Batley Mechanic Institution. He also materially assisted in the commercial advancement of the town, and though the fact may have been lost sight of by many, he was the first promoter of that useful institution in our midst - the Batley Chamber of Commerce. So far back as the year 1836 Mr. Parker was a member of the Board of Surveyors, and also an Overseer of the Poor; and he served his country for a period of two years as collector of the Queen's taxes and assessor.

However, it was not merely in politics and town's business that the deceased evinced a lively interest, but the moral, social, educational, and religious condition of his townsmen was always very dear to him, and from a boy he was inseparably connected with Sunday School work.

He was one of the first scholars in the first Sunday School in Batley, which was held in a room in Russell-st, belonging to Mr. Billy Ibberson. When the work of the school developed and a removal was made into the stock-hole at the Old Mill, he was there, and later still, when the Up-lane School was erected. He afterwards became a Sunday School teacher, and also took an active part as tutor in the singing.

In the year 1823 or 1824 when the Methodist New Connexion Chapel was built, he identified himself with that society by becoming a member, and his connection with them was not severed with them until his death. He continued his labours in the Sunday School in this society also for a long period of years, as teacher, tutor, and also as a superintendent for about 30 years.

From what has already been stated our readers will have learnt somewhat of the character of our departed and much esteemed friend, Mr. Parker, and it is therefore superfluous on our part to add much more, suffice it to say that he worthy of every honour that could possibly have been bestowed upon him, and that, whether as a public servant, as a worker in the Sunday School and Church; in his business transactions, or in his private capacity, his character was always upright, straightforward, and honourable, being thoroughly consistent with his Christian character. Of Mr. Parker as a Christian and his connection with the Methodist New Connexion Society for the long period of 60 years, we could say much, but we leave that to a future occasion, when Mr. Parker's death will be improved.

The deceased gentleman leaves four surviving sons and one daughter, to mourn his loss, having lost by death one son, two daughters, and his wife, the latter of whom died about ten years ago. In conclusion, we would join our townspeople in expressing our sorrow for the bereaved family in the great loss which they have just sustained, and we mourn the occasion also, believing that Batley has lost the most worthy of her sons, and one whose character throughout a variety of circumstances and surroundings was simply unimpeachable.

THE FUNERAL

The funeral cortege left the deceased's residence for Zion Chapel shortly before three o'clock, on Wednesday afternoon, many of the shopkeepers on the line of the route closing their premises as a mark of respect.

The hearse was preceded by a large number of gentlemen of the town, amongst whom we noticed: the Mayor [Mr. J.P. Middlebrook], Alderman J. Preston, Councillor J.J. Parker, Councillor I Parker, Councillor J.J. Fox, Councillor J. Talbot, S. Jubb, Jas. A. Parr, W. Parker, G. Parker, W. Greenwood, R. Talbot, G. Blackburn, J. Senior, J. Smith, Jacob Parker, J. L Heaton, &c.

Following the hearse were a number of cabs containing the relatives of deceased, after which came the private carriages of Mr. J.J. Jubb, Mrs. Joseph Sheard, and Mr. Robert Talbot. The chief mourners were Mr. Jeremiah Smithson, Mrs. Smithson [deceased's daughter], Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parker, junior, Mr. and Mrs. B.P. Parker, Miss Janie Parker, Mr. Fred Parker, Miss Hannah Senior, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Benj. Smithson, Mrs. Abram Smithson, Mr. Alfred Smithson, Master Walter Smithson, Master Smithson, Mrs. George Wrigley, Mrs. Joseph Sheard, Miss Sheard, Mrs. John J. Jubb, Mrs. Thos. Heaton, Mr. George Parker, and Mrs. Jas. Parker.

The coffin was deposited in front of the communion rails, and a somewhat lengthy service was gone through [conducted by the Revs. A. R. Pearson and W. Matthews] in the presence of a large number of persons who had assembled to pay their last respects to the memory of the deceased.

The hymn "O God our help in ages past", having been sung, the choir chanted Psalm 90, after which the Rev. A. R. Pearson impressively read the 15th chapter of the First Epistle to the Corinthians. The choir then gave the anthem "Blest are the departed" [from Spohr's "Last Judgment"] at the conclusion of which the Rev. W. Matthews offered prayer. The hymn "Friend after friend departs" was next sung, and before the service concluded the Rev. A.R. Pearson intimated that as time was limited no remarks would be made at that service relative to the deceased, but that something would be said at a future service, timely notice of which would be given. "O rest in the Lord" ["Elijah"] was next sung by Miss Alice Woffenden, and Mr. John Tomlinson having played "The Dead March in Saul", the procession started for the cemetery, where the service was concluded at the graveside by the Rev. A.R. Pearson. A number of wreaths, supplied by Mr. B. Crossley, were deposited on the coffin. The funeral arrangements, it may be stated, were left in the hands of Mr. Wm. North.

PRESENTATION OF A TESTIMONIAL TO MR. PARKER IN 1866

In this references to our departed townsman we think it is an opportune time to recall to mind a circumstance in his history, with which some of our younger readers may not be acquainted.

We refer to the occasion of his retirement from public life, after a long and useful career spent in the interests and for the welfare of his fellow townsmen. In celebration of this event a public dinner was provided at the Crown Hotel in honour of Mr. Parker, after which he was presented with a service of silver plate, which cost £53, in appreciation of his valuable services to the town. Mr. Joseph Jubb presided, and the presentation was made by Mr. Ephraim Fox. The following gentlemen also took part in the meeting. Drum Major Parker, Messrs. Wm. Harrison, Dodgson [Leeds], J.T. Marriott, S. Jubb, and others.

A testimonial was also presented to Mr. Parker on the same occasion, of which the following is a copy, with the signatures of the subscribers attached.

"This service of plate was presented to Joseph Parker, Esq., on the 4th April, 1866, by the gentlemen whose names are hereunto appended, on the occasion of his retiring from public life, in grateful recognition of his long and valuable public services on behalf of his native town, Batley; services rendered in the various capacities of Surveyor of the Highways, Overseer, Guardian of the Poor, and more especially as member of the Local Board of Health, and chairman of that body, sustaining the responsibilities and performing the duties of that office during a most trying period in such a manner as to subserve the interests and maintain the honour of Batley, and to win the admiration and gratitude of his fellow townsmen; also as a token of regard and esteem for the estimable qualities and the virtues which adorn his private character, and which have rendered him to all who value consistency and uprightness of conduct, and who honour the true patriot and exemplary Christian."

The Batley News and Birstall Advertizer, Saturday 29 March 1884 Obituary of Joseph Parker 13the January 1799 to 23 rd March 1884

Obit sent courtesy of David Walker, July 22, 2008

DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. JOSEPH PARKER, SEN., OF BATLEY

We regret to announce that during the week Batley has lost one of her oldest and worthiest sons, by the decease of Mr. Joseph Parker, senr., a gentleman who we can say truly, was universally and deservedly esteemed by his fellow townsmen.

He departed this life on Sunday evening last, at the advanced age of eighty-five years. It appears that about five or six weeks ago the deceased gentleman stumbled and fell, whilst crossing the floor of the house occupied by his married daughter, in Wellington Street, with whom he had resided for the last four years; and since that time he has for the most part been confined to his bed, and has been attended by Dr. Keighley, and although he appeared to retain full possession of his faculties to the last, and was able to converse freely with friends who visited him, he gradually sank, and quietly passed away about eight o'clock on Sunday night.

As an instance of his remarkable physical and mental energy we may state that about a month ago the class of which he had been the leader, in connection with the religious society to which he belonged - the Methodist New Connexion, met him, and he conducted a service, giving out the hymns, and reading the Scriptures without the aid of spectacles, and afterwards delivered an address, which will not readily be forgotten by those who heard it; and his conversations with friends who called to see him showed he had a wonderfully retentive memory.

The late Mr. Parker's life has been most intimately associated with the history of his native town, and he has seen Batley grow from a village of about 3,000 inhabitants to a large and important town, with a population of nearly 30,000.

The deceased gentleman was born in Batley, on the 13th of January, 1799, in a house off Wellington Street. He was the son of Mr. Matthew Parker, who, we are informed, at that time worked at Purlwell farm, but was afterwards employed in connection with the woollen trade of the district.

When the first Sunday School was established in Batley, in a chamber belonging to Mr. W. Ibberson which was entered by steps from the outside, young Parker was sent there and was one of the first scholars, the younger children being taught in a place known locally as the "stock hole". At these places teaching was continued until Up Lane School was built; and Mr. Parker kept up his interest in the work, and afterwards became a teacher. He had also a musical taste, and for some time conducted the singing at the school anniversaries, and composed some of the tunes himself. At an early age he joined the Methodist New Connexion Society, and at the time of his death had been a member for about sixty years. In the latter part of his life he delighted to talk of those old times, and could give the dates of different events with wonderful faculty.

As a young man he commenced business as a woollen manufacturer on his own account, and afterwards he and a number of others - amongst whom were Mr. John Senior, Mr. Johnson, of Leeds, Mr. Michael Spedding, Mr. Phineas Fox, Mr. Richard Newsome, Mr. Robert Wilson, Mr. James Richardson, Mr. Wm. Ibberson, and Mr. James Thurmand - purchased the mill known as Bromley Mill, which had been partially erected by a man named Bromley, of Hanging Heaton, but who, owing to commercial panic, had not been able to complete it. It was however, finished by the new firm, and was worked by them for some years as a partnership concern, but, owing to the failure of individual members of the firm and other causes, the partnership was broken up, and the mill eventually fell into the hands of Mr. Thurmand.

Mr. Parker then became a commission agent for a Mr. Dodgson, of Leeds; but subsequently he again commenced manufacturing in partnership with his sons, a business which was carried on until recently as the well known firm of Joseph Parker and Sons, first we believe, at Wheatcroft, and afterwards at Valley Mills. Mr. Parker himself, however, ceased to take an active part in the business some years ago.

The deceased gentleman has always been very highly esteemed by his fellow townsmen, for his strict integrity, his sound judgment, his shrewd common sense, and his excellent Christian character, and was elected by them to fill some of the most important public offices in the town, as an overseer of the poor, a member of the Board of Guardians, both before and after the passing of the new Poor Law Act, and in referring to this, he was wont to say that he had been a Guardian both under the old and new dispensation.

He was also surveyor of highways, and a member of the Local Board of Health, and the chairman of that body before the town was incorporated.

About eighteen years ago he retired from public life, and upon that occasion [on the 4th of April, 1866], he was presented with a service of silver plate, consisting of a tea and coffee service, by his fellow townsmen; and also with an illuminated address, engraved on vellum, and framed, of which the following is a copy:-

"This service of plate was presented to Joseph Parker, Esq., on the 4th April, 1866, by the gentlemen whose names are hereunto appended, on the occasion of his retiring from public life, in grateful recognition of his long and valuable public services on behalf of his native town, Batley; services rendered in the various capacities of Surveyor of the Highways, Overseer, Guardian of the Poor, and more especially as member of the Local Board of Health, and chairman of that body, sustaining the responsibilities and performing the duties of that office during a most trying period in such a manner as to subserve the interests and maintain the honour of Batley, and to win the admiration and gratitude of his fellow townsmen; also as a token of regard and esteem for the estimable qualities and the virtues which adorn his private character, and which have rendered him to all who value consistency and uprightness of conduct, and who honour the true patriot and exemplary Christian."

The chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Simpson, son-in-law and daughter of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parker, jun., and Miss Hannah Senior Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Preston Parker, Miss Janie Parker, and Mr. Fred Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Smithson, Mr. Abraham Smithson, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Smithson, Masters Alfred, Walter, and Matthew Smithson, Mr. Geo. Parker [Heckmondwike], Mrs. James Parker [Heckmondwike], Mrs. Joseph Parker [Heckmondwike], Mr. and Mrs. J.L.Heaton [representing Mr. Matthew Parker, who is now in Canada], Mr. Joseph Sheard, Miss Sarah Margaret Sheard, and Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Jubb [representing Mr. Alfred Parker, who is also in Canada], Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tomlinson. There were also present The Mayor [J.P. Middlebrook, Esq.], Alderman J. Preston, Councillor I. Parker, Councillor J.J. Fox, Councillor J. Talbot, Councillor J.J. Parker, Samuel Jubb, Esq., J.P., Robert Talbot, Esq., Jacob Parker, Samuel Blakeley, J.H. Senior, John Brooke, J.A. Parr, W. Parker, G. Parker, Geo. Blackburn, J. Fearnsides, J. Ineson, Jos. Brearley, Geo. Brearley, Jonas Sheard, Wm. Greenwood, The Rev. J. Candalet, Mr. Snowden [Adwalton], Miss Simpson and her sister [Slaithwaite]. <>The coffin was of polished pitch pine, with brass mountings, and a brass plate, bearing the inscription Š "Joseph Parker, born January 13th, 1799, died March 23rd 1884". Mr. Wm. North was the undertaker.

The Batley News and Guardian, Saturday 29 March 1884 Obituary of Joseph Parker 13the January 1799 to 23 rd March 1884

Obit sent courtesy of David Walker, July 22, 2008

Joseph Parker

JOSEPH PARKER (JOB, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 24 January 1825 in Heckmondwike (Source: IGI Individual Record.), and died 1867 in Dewsbury (Source: Births, Marriages and Deaths Index.). He married ELLEN UNKNOWN. She was born 1830 in Batley, and died 1898 in Dewsbury (Source: Births, Marriages and Deaths Index.).

Christening: 8 April 1825, Old Chapel Independent, Heckmondwike (Source: IGI Individual Record.)

Census 1851: Kiln Row, Heckmondwike

Occupation: 1851, Spinner Factory (Source: 1851 Census.)

Occupation: 1861, Wooling Sluber (Source: 1861 Census.)

Death: There is a record of a death of a Joseph Parker aged 44 in 1867. [June 1867. Dewsbury 9b 337].

Marriage: Joseph Parker married Ellen Smithson (Ellen dau of John & Hannah, chr 21 Feb 1830 Dewsbury batch C009052) - [Jun 1851, Dewsbury Vol 22, Pg 45] (Addition, Bruce Cheesman, 2/04)

More About Ellen Smithson Parker:

• Ellen Parker marriage to Matthew Henry Emsley [Jun 1869, Dewsbury, Vol 9b, Pg 744] (Clarification, Bruce Cheesman 2/06)
• In the 1891 Census also living with Ellen was Harold Parker, her grandson, aged 5.
• There is a record of a death of an Ellen Elmsley aged 67 in 1898. [March 1898. Dewsbury 9b 418].
• Census: 1891, Chapel Lane, Heckmondwike
• Occupation: 1891, Grocer (Source: 1891 Census.)

Census 1861: Chapel Lane, Heckmondwike

Children of JOSEPH PARKER and ELLEN UNKNOWN:

1. LORNA MARIA PARKER, b. 1854, Heckmondwike.
   Census 1861: Chapel Lane, Heckmondwike
   Census 1871 Chapel Lane, Heckmondwike
   Occupation: 1871, Power Loom Weaver (Source: 1871 Census.)

2. MARY A PARKER, b. 1856, Heckmondwike.
   Census 1861: Chapel Lane, Heckmondwike
   Census 1871: Chapel Lane, Heckmondwike
   Occupation: 1871, Power Loom Weaver (Source: 1871 Census.)

3. IRVINE PARKER, b. 1860, Heckmondwike.
   Census 1861: Chapel Lane, Heckmondwike
   Census 1871: Chapel Lane, Heckmondwike
   Census 1881: Chapel Lane, Heckmondwike
   Occupation 1881: Rag Warehouseman (Source: 1881 Census.)

4. JOSEPH PARKER, b. 1862, Heckmondwike.
   Census 1871: Chapel Lane, Heckmondwike
   Census 1881: Chapel Lane, Heckmondwike
   Occupation: 1881, Blanket Warehouseman (Source: 1881 Census.)

JOSHUA PARKER (JOB, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 1827 in Heckmondwike. He married SARAH UNKNOWN. She was born 1832 in Dewsbury.

Christening: 1 July 1827, Birstall (Source: IGI Individual Record.)

Census 1851: Kiln Row, Heckmondwike

Occupation: 1851, Blanket Weaver (Source: 1851 Census.)

Occupation: 1861, Blanket Finisher (Source: 1861 Census.)

Marriage: Sarah Hemingway (Sarah, dau of Mark & Mary Craven, bn 4 Oct 1832, Chr 11 Nov 1832 Dewsbury - batch 7529016) - [Sep 1857, Dewsbury, Vol 9b, Pg 538] (Addition, Bruce Cheesman, 2/06)

Notes for Sarah Hemingway Parker:

• In the 1881 Census also living with Sarah and her family was a boarder, George Barker, aged 43, from Dewsbury.
• Census: 1881, Cemetery Road, Dewsbury
• Census: 1891, 25 Cemetery Road, Dewsbury
• Census: 1901, 25 Cemetery Road, Dewsbury

Census 1861: Cemetery Road, Dewsbury

Children of JOSHUA PARKER and SARAH UNKNOWN:

1. Matthew H Parker - bn 1858 Dewsbury (Addition, Bruce Cheesman 2/06)

2. MARK H PARKER, b. 1859, Dewsbury.
   Census: 1861, Cemetery Road, Dewsbury
   Census: 1881, Cemetery Road, Dewsbury
   Occupation: 1881, Cobbler Bootmaker (Source: 1881 Census.)

3. MARY PARKER, b. 1860, Dewsbury.
   Census: 1861, Cemetery Road, Dewsbury
   Census: 1881, Cemetery Road, Dewsbury
   Occupation: 1881, Cloth Weaver (Source: 1881 Census.)
   Census: 1891, 25 Cemetery Road, Dewsbury
   Occupation: 1891, Cloth Weaver (Source: 1891 Census.)
   Census: 1901, 25 Cemetery Road, Dewsbury
   Occupation: 1901, Power Loom Weaver (Source: 1901 Census.)

4. ANN PARKER, b. 1864, Dewsbury.
   Census: 1881, Cemetery Road, Dewsbury
   Occupation: 1881, Blanket Weaver (Source: 1881 Census.)
   Census: 1891, 25 Cemetery Road, Dewsbury
   Occupation: 1891, Rug Weaver (Source: 1891 Census.)
   Census: 1901, 25 Cemetery Road, Dewsbury
   Occupation: 1901, Power Loom Weaver (Source: 1901 Census.)

5. ELIZABETH PARKER, b. 1866, Dewsbury.
   Census: 1881, Cemetery Road, Dewsbury
   Occupation: 1881, Blanket Weaver (Source: 1881 Census.)

6. MARTHA PARKER, b. 1870, Dewsbury.
   Census: 1881, Cemetery Road, Dewsbury

Death: [Jun 1875, Dewsbury, Vol 9b, Pg 425, Age 48]

Joseph Parker, son of Joseph

JOSEPH PARKER (JOSEPH, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 1830 in Batley. He married (1) HANNAH SENIOR 13 May 1852 in The Parish Church, Batley (Source: Marriage Certificate.), daughter of JOSEPH SENIOR. She was born 1832, and died 11 June 1876 in Providence Street, Batley (Source: Death Certificate.). He married (2) MARY HIGGINS 1877 in Hunslet (Source: Births, Marriages and Deaths Index.), daughter of JOSEPH HIGGINS and ANNA SMITH. She was born 1851 in Batley.

Census 1851: Providence Street, Batley

Occupation:

1851, Employed in Father's Business (Source: 1851 Census.)

1852, Cloth Manufacturer

1861, Commission Agent (Source: 1861 Census.)

1871, Manufacturer [Woollen] (Source: 1871 Census.)

11 June 1876, Woollen Manufacturer (Source: Death Certificate of his wife Hannah.)

1881, Manufacturer Cloth (Source: 1881 Census.)

31 December 1885, Commission Agent

1891, Manager Woollen Cloth Mill (Source: 1891 Census.)

Census notes:

In the 1861 Census also living with Joseph, Hannah and their family was Hannah Colbeck, aged 13, from Batley. She was Joseph's cousin.

In the 1871 Census also living with Joseph, Hannah and their family was Jane E Etherington, aged 15, from Thornhill Lees. She was a General Servant.

Census: 1861, Providence Street, Batley

Census: 1871, Providence Street, Batley

Children of JOSEPH PARKER and HANNAH SENIOR:

1. JOSEPH SENIOR PARKER, b. 1860, Batley.

   See Generation No. 7

2. JANE E PARKER, b. 1864, Batley.
   Census: 1871, Providence Street, Batley
   Census: 1881, Jagger Green School for Young Ladies, Stainland
   Occupation: 1881, Pupil Governess (Source: 1881 Census.)

Death of HANNAH SENIOR PARKER: Hannah died on 11 June, 1876 at Providence Street, Batley. She was 44 years old. Her Death Certificate shows her as the wife of Joseph Parker Woollen Manufacturer. Joseph was present at her death. She died from congestion of the mucuos surfaces and suppression of urine.

Marriage Notes for JOSEPH PARKER and MARY HIGGINS:

Joseph Parker to Mary Higgins, 1877. [June 1877. Hunslet 9b 387]. Note: In the 1881 Census also living with Joseph, Mary and their family were Sarah Jane Higgins, aged 20, a Dress Maker from Oulton and Eliza Hill, a Servant Domestic. Sarah Jane was Mary's sister.

Census 1881: Providence Street, Batley

Residence: 31 December 1885, Batley

Census 1891: 63 Holyrood Terrace, Batley

More About MARY HIGGINS:

Census: 1861, Butcher Lane, Rothwell

Census: 1871, Rothwell

Occupation: 1871, Servant Domestic (Source: 1871 Census.)

Census: 1901, 63 Bradford Road West, Batley

1. HANNAH SENIOR PARKER, b. 1877, Batley (Source: Births, Marriages and Deaths Index.).
   There is a record of a birth of a Hannah Senior Parker in 1877. [September 1877. Dewsbury 9b 634a].
   Census: 1881, Providence Street, Batley
   Census: 1891, 63 Holyrood Terrace, Batley
   Census: 1901, 63 Bradford Road West, Batley
   Occupation: 1901, Woollen Weaver (Source: 1901 Census.)

2. MARTHA ANN PARKER, b. 1880, Batley.
   Census: 1881, Providence Street, Batley
   Census: 1891, 63 Holyrood Terrace, Batley

3. MATTHEW HENRY PARKER, b. 1882, Batley.
   Census: 1891, 63 Holyrood Terrace, Batley
   Census: 1901, 63 Bradford Road West, Batley
   Occupation: 1901, Rag Warehouseman (Source: 1901 Census.)

4. WILFRID HERBERT PARKER, b. 31 December 1885, 4 Crescent Street, Cross Bank, Batley; d. 1965.

   See Generation No. 7

5. NELLIE PARKER, b. 1889, Batley.
   Census: 1891, 63 Holyrood Terrace, Batley
   Census: 1901, 63 Bradford Road West, Batley

6. BEATRICE PARKER, b. 1890, Batley.
   Census: 1891, 63 Holyrood Terrace, Batley

7. HAROLD PARKER, b. 1896, Batley.
   Census: 1901, 63 Bradford Road West, Batley

Obituary of Joseph Parker:

MR. JOSEPH PARKER, a well-known resident of Batley, died on Monday at his residence, Bradford Rd., Carlinghow, at the age of 70 years. The deceased, who had been in ill-health for some time was formerly in business with his father and brothers at Valley Mills, under the style of "Joseph Parker and Sons" woollen manufacturers. Father and sons are now in their graves, Mr Joseph, junior, having survived his brother Matthew by a fortnight only. The mortal remains of the deceased were interred on Wednesday at Batley Cemetery in the presence of many neighbours and friends.

Bately News Friday for Saturday 21 July 1900

Obituary of Jospeh Parker 12th December 1829 to 16 July 1900

Courtesy of David Walker, July 22, 2008

Benajmin Preston Parker, son of Joseph

BENJAMIN PRESTON PARKER (JOSEPH, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 8 Jul 1835 (Clarification, Bruce Cheesman 2/06) in Batley.

Marriage: Married 1858 [Jun 1858, Dewsbury, Vol 9b, Pg 577], Ann Heppleston bn 20 Jun 1837 (Addition, Bruce Cheesman 2/06)

Census 1851: Providence Street, Batley

Occupation:

1861, Rag Merchant (Source: 1861 Census.)
1851, Hand Loom Weaver of Woollen (Source: 1851 Census.)
1871, Woollen Manufacturer (Source: 1871 Census.)
1881, Rag Merchant [2 Women] (Source: 1881 Census.)
1891, Commission Agent (Source: 1891 Census.)

Census notes:

In the 1871 Census also living with Benjamin, Ann and their family were John Ramsden, a visitor, a Methodist Minister born in Saddleworth and Mary Dickenson, a Domestic Servant.

In the 1881 Census also living with Benjamin, Ann and their family was Elizabeth Marshall, a Domestic Servant.

Census: 1861, Albert Street, Batley

Census: 1871, Caledonia Road, Batley

Census: 1881, Rutland Road, Batley

Census: 1891, 6 Park Road, Batley

1. FRED PARKER, b. 1864, Batley.
   Census: 1871, Caledonia Road, Batley
   Census: 1881, Rutland Road, Batley
   Occupation: 1881, Clerk (Source: 1881 Census.)
   Census: 1891, 6 Park Road, Batley
   Occupation: 1891, Commission Agent (Source: 1891 Census.)

Matther Parker, son of Joseph

MATHEW PARKER (JOSEPH, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) 15 Jun 1838 (Clarification, Bruce Cheesman 2/06) in Batley.

Marriage: Married JANE AKEROYD 1859 in Dewsbury (Source: Births, Marriages and Deaths Index.), daughter of WILLIAM AKEROYD and ELIZABETH Hall. Jane Akeroyd was born 1841 (3 wks old in 1841 census), dau of William and Elizabeth HALL (Addition, Bruce Cheesman 2/06)

Census: 1851, Providence Street, Batley

Occupation:

1861, Shoddy Merchant (Source: 1861 Census.)
1871, Woollen Manufacturer (Source: 1871 Census.)
1881, Woollen Manufacturer (Source: 1881 Census.)
1891, Salesman (Source: 1891 Census.)

In the 1901 Census Jane was living with her sister, Mary Heaton, aged 61, Mary's son Thomas W Akeroyd and his wife Rosetta and Lillie Hill a Domestic Cook.

Census: 1851, Havercroft, Batley

Census: 1901, Hollinbank Terrace, Heckmondwike

Census notes:

Also living with Matthew and Jane in the 1871 Census was Elizabeth Sutcliffe, a Domestic Servant.

In the 1881 Census also living with Matthew, Jane and their family were Elizabeth Heaton, described as married, aged 65, a Retired Machine Maker, born in Batley. She was Mathew's mother in law. Sarah Hopton was their Domestic Servant.

Census: 1861, Hume Street, Batley

Census: 1871, Caledonia Terrace, Batley

Census: 1881, Grosvenor Road, Batley

Census: 1891, 28 Field Hill, Batley

1. JOSEPH WILLIAM PARKER, b. 1860, Batley.

   See Generation No. 7

Alfred Parker, son of Joseph and Emma Sheard (1842-1914)

ALFRED PARKER (JOSEPH, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 20 February 1841 in Batley (Source: Birth Certificate.), and died 29 July 1898 in Toronto, Canada. He married EMMA SHEARD, daughter of JOSEPH SHEARD and SARAH COLBECK. She was born 3 May 1842 in Batley and died 22 February 1914 in Toronto, Canada.

Christening: Alfred Parker was born on 20 February, 1841 at Batley, the son of Joseph Parker, Clothier and Jane Parker, formerly Blakeley.

Information on Emma Sheard and Alfred Parker comes from Dominic Lennon, see George Sheard

Emma Sheard (1842-1914)

Baptism: Emma of Joseph and Sarah Sheard "Batley clothier" May 8 baptized June 5, 1843.
Birth: Emma Sheard born 3 May, 1842 ( Dominic Lennon)
Marriage: Alfred Parker, born 20 Feb 1841, Batley (son of Joseph Parker and Jane Blakeley) (Dominic Lennon)
Children:

1. Sarah Jane Parker born May 1865, Batley ( Dominic Lennon)
   Death: Died Nov 1884, Ontario, Canada, buried 18 Nov 1884, Ontario, Canada. ( D L)
2. Alfred Sheard Parker born 1868, Batley (D L)
   Death: Died 1930. (D L)
3. Annie Parker born 1870, Batley (D L)
   Death: Died Nov 1921, Toronto, Canada, buried 16 Nov 1921.
4. Walter Herbert Parker born 1872, Batley. (D L)
5. George Parker born 12 Mar 1873, Batley (D L)
   Marriage: Mable Barnhart.(D L)
   Addition Information: See Michael Sheard and Sarah Lister
   Death: 1921 (D L)
6. Charles James Parker born 1875, Batley(D L)
   Marriage: Bella(D L)
   Death: Died 16 Apr 1956, Victoria, Canada, buried 19 Apr 1956, Victoria, Canada.(D L)
7. Joseph Henry Parker born 28 Sep 1876, Batley(D L)
   Marriage: 9 Aug 1900, Helena Mary Mogridge, born 20 Jan 1875, Brampton, Canada.(D L)
8. Oscar Gilbert Parker born 1879, Batley.(D L)

1851 Census: Alfred Parker, age 10, was listed with his father, Joseph Parker, age 52, foreign agent in woolen rages and ____ rag dealer emp (employing) 6 sorting girls and manufacturer emp 3 men, his mother, Jane, age 49, and siblings, Joseph, Rachel , Benjamin and Mathew on Providence Street in Baltey.

1861 Census: Alfred Parker, age 20 , rag dealer, was listed with his father, Joseph age 62, commision (sic) agent and rag dealer, employing 12 persons, his mother, Jane, and aunt Susannah, age 59, rag sorter.

1871 Census: In Lower Soothill

• Alfred Parker, head, age 30, woolen manufacturer
• Emma, Parker, wife, age 28
• Sarah J Parker, daughter, age 5
• Alfred S Parker, son, age 3
• Annie Parker, daughter, age 1
• Maggie Rilery, servant, age 15

1881 Census: On Albert Terrace, Batley

• Alfred Parker, head, age 40, woolen manufacturer
• Emma, Parker, wife, age 38
• Sarah Jane Parker, daughter, age 15
• Alfred Sheard Parker, son, age 13
• Annie Parker, daughter, age 11
• Walter Herbert age 9
• George age 8
• Charles James age 6
• Joseph Henry age 4
• Oscar gilbert age 2
• Elizabeth Fanny jessop servant age 22

Generation No. 7

Joseph Senior Parker

JOSEPH SENIOR PARKER (JOSEPH, JOSEPH, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 1860 in Batley (Source: Births, Marriages and Deaths Index.). He married SARAH J HIRST, daughter of MARY M.S. UNKNOWN. She was born 1860 in Batley. birth: Joseph Senior Parker in 1860. [December 1860. Dewsbury 9b 403].

Schooling: When Joseph was attending New Delph Boarding School in Saddleworth in 1871 also attending was his cousin Joseph William Parker.

Census:

Census: 1861, Providence Street, Batley
Census: 1871, New Delph Boarding School, Saddleworth
Census: 1881, Providence Street, Batley Cenus 1901: Also living with Joseph, Sarah and their family was Mary Hirst, aged 75, a widow. She was Sarah's mother.
Census: 1901, 8 Garfield Road, Scarborough

1881, Manufacturer Cloth (Source: 1881 Census.) 1901, Professor of Music (Source: 1901 Census.)

Residence:

1890, Canada; Residence: Peterboro
1892, USA; Residence: Detroit

1. PERCY PARKER, b. 1890, Peterboro, Canada.
   Census: 1901, 8 Garfield Road, Scarborough

2. CYRIL H PARKER, b. 1892, Detroit.

   Census: 1901, 8 Garfield Road, Scarborough

Wilfrid Herbert Parker, son of Joseph

WILFRID HERBERT PARKER (JOSEPH, JOSEPH, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 31 December 1885 in 4 Crescent Street, Cross Bank, Batley (Source: Birth Certificate.), and died 1965. He married IVY BROADLEY, daughter of WILLIAM BROADLEY and ANN UNKNOWN. She was born 1890 in Batley, and died 1977.

Birth: Wilfrid Herbert Parker was born on 31 December, 1885 at 4 Crescent Street, Cross Bank, Batley. He was the son of Joseph Parker, Commission Agent, and Mary Parker, formerly Higgins.

Census:

1891, 63 Holyrood Terrace, Batley
1901, 63 Bradford Road West, Batley

Children of WILFRID PARKER and IVY BROADLEY:

1. IRENE PARKER, b. 1919, Batley; d. 1998

   See Generation No. 8

2. ROY PARKER, b. 23 February 1921, Batley; d. 1999

   See Generation No. 8

3. NORMAN PARKER, b. 27 January 1923; d. 21 July 1985

   See Generation No. 8

Joseph William Parker, son of Mathew

JOSEPH WILLIAM PARKER (MATHEW, JOSEPH, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 1860 in Batley. He married ANNIE UNKNOWN. She was born 1863 in Northallerton.

Education: When Joseph was attending New Delph Boarding School in Saddleworth in 1871 also attending was his cousin Joseph Senior Parker.

Census:

1861, Hume Street, Batley
1871, New Delph Boarding School, Saddleworth
1881, Grosvenor Road, Batley
1901, Little Green, Thirsk
In the 1901 Census also living with Joseph, Annie and their family were George B Talbot, a Visitor, aged 39, born in Batley and Edith Marwood, a Domestic Servant General.

Occupation: 1901, Organist and Music Teacher (Source: 1901 Census.)

Marriage of JOSEPH PARKER and ANNIE UNKNOWN:

Children of JOSEPH PARKER and ANNIE UNKNOWN:

1. IDA JANE8 PARKER, b. 1896, Thirsk.
   Census: 1901, Little Green, Thirsk

2. MARY ISABEL PARKER, b. 1900, Thirsk.
   Census: 1901, Little Green, Thirsk

Generation No. 8

Irene Parker

IRENE PARKER (WILFRID HERBERT, JOSEPH, JOSEPH5, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 1919 in Batley, and died 1998. She married ROBERT NEWSOME. He died 2000.

Child of IRENE PARKER and ROBERT NEWSOME:

1. JEREMY NEWSOME, b. 1960.

   See Generation No. 9

Roy Parker

ROY PARKER (WILFRID HERBERT, JOSEPH, JOSEPH, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 23 February 1921 in Batley, and died 1999. He married EVELYN HUTCHINSON. She was born 1922.

Children of ROY PARKER and EVELYN HUTCHINSON:

1. MAUREEN PARKER, b. 1948.

   See Generation No. 9

2. SUSAN PARKER, b. 1955.

Norman Parker

NORMAN PARKER (WILFRID HERBERT, JOSEPH, JOSEPH, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 27 January 1923, and died 21 July 1985. He married MARIE FROST 13 August 1949 in St Paul's Church, Hanging Heaton, Baley, daughter of WALTER FROST and ALICE BLACKBURN. She was born 4 October 1928.

Marriage: 13 August 1949, St Paul's Church, Hanging Heaton, Baley

Children of NORMAN PARKER and MARIE FROST:

1. SHEILA PARKER, b. 4 April 1951, Batley Maternity Home, Bradford Road, Batley.

   See Generation No. 9

2. KEITH PARKER, b. 19 November 1954, Batley Maternity Home, Bradford Road, Batley; m. CHRISTINE M.S. UNKNOWN; b. 10 October 1964.

Generation No. 9

Jeremy Newsome, son of Irene Parker Newsome

JEREMY NEWSOME (IRENE PARKER, WILFRID HERBERT, JOSEPH, JOSEPH, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 1960. He married LINDA M.S. UNKNOWN.

Child of JEREMY NEWSOME and LINDA UNKNOWN:

1. CHARLIE NEWSOME, b. 1995.

Maureen Parker, daughter of Roy

MAUREEN PARKER (ROY, WILFRID HERBERT, JOSEPH, JOSEPH, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 1948. She married JOHN GOODCHILD 1974.

Marriage: JOHN GOODCHILD and MAUREEN PARKER 1974

Children of MAUREEN PARKER and JOHN GOODCHILD:

1. JANE GOODCHILD, b. 1977.

2. HELEN GOODCHILD, b. 1979.

Sheila Parker, daughter of Norman

SHEILA PARKER (NORMAN, WILFRID HERBERT, JOSEPH, JOSEPH, MATHEW, JOB PARKER, JOSEPH PARKER, JOHN PARKER) was born 4 April 1951 in Batley Maternity Home, Bradford Road, Batley. She married DAVID WALKER 5 May 1973 in St Pauls Church, Hanging Heaton, son of RONALD WALKER and CONSTANCE SHARPLES. He was born 13 June 1949 in Staincliffe Hospital, Dewsbury.

Marriage: David Walker, 5 May 1973, St Pauls Church, Hanging Heaton

More About DAVID WALKER:

Christening: 24 July 1949, Purlwell Methodist Church, Batley

1. CAROLINE WALKER, b. 13 August 1979.

2. CATHERINE LOUISE WALKER, b. 1 February 1981

Birth: Circa 1814.

Occupation: Woolen manuafaturer (1841 census)

Marriage: Hannah Jubb circa ---

Children:

1. Elizabeth
2. Joseph Jubb 1840
   Birth:
   Marriage:
   Children:
   1851 census: Not listed
   1861 Census: Not listed
1871 Census: Caladonia Road, Joseph Jubb Parker 31, cloth fuller Ellen Parker 30 Letitia Talbot Parker 10 Matthew Henry Parker 7 William Parker 4 Ada Ellen Parker 3 Laura Annie Parker 3 months Annie Spedding 17, domestic servant.
1881 Census: Caledonia Road, Batley, Joseph J. Parker 41 woolen manufacturer, Ellen Parker 40 Letitia Parker 19, assists at home, Ada E. Parker 13 Matthew H. Parker 17 assists at mill, William Parker 15 Laura A. Parker 10 Mary E. Parker 7 Emilia Parker, 4 Agnes E. Parker 1
3. Leticia (married William Slater in 1865 Batleym MLD 2015)
4. William (cloth merchant, son of Matthew rag merchant, married Hannah Senior d of Jacob Senior rag merchant, Feb 13, 1868, Batley MLB 2015)
5. George (married Jane Eddison witness Joseph Jubb Parker MLB 2015))
6. James

1841 Census: 1841 Census Silver Street Batley: Matthew Parker, age 25, woolen manufacturer, Hannah age 25, Elizabeth age 3, Joseph age 2, Leticia age 10 (weeks or mos)

1851 Census: Not listed

Death of Matthew Parker: Between 1847 (the conception of George) and the 1857 remarriage of Hannah Jubb Parker to George Wrighley

• Deaths Dec 1847 Parker Matthew Dewsbury 22 7
• Deaths Jun 1852 Parker Matthew Dewsbury 9b 335
• Deaths Mar 1857 Parker Matthew Henry Dewsbury 9b 340

Remarriage of Hannah Jubb Parker: Hannah Parker married George Wrighley Dewsbury June 1857 9b, 519

1861 Census: 61 Billy Well Lane, Batley, George Wrigley head, age 41, cloth drawer rag merchant, born Batley, Hannah wife age 46, Leticia Parker step daughter age 19, William Parker step son age 17, woolen manufacturer clerk George step son, assistant in rag shop James Parker step son age 13, Anna Wrigley daughter age 2 all born Batley

1871 Census: Wellington Street Batley, George Wrigley, head age 51 cotton warp manufacturer Hannah wife, age 57, James Parker son unmarried age 23, bookkeeper, Annie Wrigley daughter age 12, Mary Hall servant.

1881: Burnley Mill Yard, George Wrigley, head, age 61 woolen cloth manufacturer, employing 230 men, Hannah wife, Annie daughter Mary Ellen Farnhill daughter, married, butchers wife, Edwin W Farnhill grandson, plus one servant

1891 Census: George Wrigley age 71 widow born Bruntcliffe, woolen manufacturer, and one servant.

See The Jubbs of Batley now or at the bottom of the page.

More on George Wrigley

Birth:

Marriage:

Children:

1. Mary Ellen of George Wrigley and Martha, Batley drawer, 23 May 1847 born 19 April 1847. Listed as Martha in the 1851 census?

1851 Census: Havercroft North, side Commercial Street, George Wrigley, head married age 31, cloth drawer, born Batley, Martha wife age 25, born Batley, Martha daug age 3, born Batley, Ellen mother widow age 70 born Gildersome.

This photo was labeled "John Sheard Mayor 1869". However, as Vivian Tomlinson noted in September 2008,

"The photograph which Ben Firmin sent thinking it might be John Sheard as mayor was something of a puzzle as it clearly wasn't the same man as my other photo of John! A Parker descendant has a copy and tells me it is her gg grandfather Joseph Jubb Parker, who was Mayor of Batley 1887-8. This seems much more convincing yet is still one Ben's family could have had."