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two press articles about a Whittam Halstead, my grt-grandfather who was married to Sarah Jane Haworth 14th Feb 1891

Burnley Express Newspaper Saturday 2nd January 1937
report of Whittam Halstead’s death died 1st Jan 1937 - born 5th Dec 1859


MILL DIRECTOR’S DEATH
HARLE SYKES MAN WHO HELD WORLD RECORD
One of the most popular manufacturers in Briercliffe died at his home, 20 Granville Street, Harle Syke, yesterday. He was Mr. Whittam Halstead, and was 77. A member of the firm of Thornton and Co., he was for many years salesman for that firm, but retired from active work, owing to failing health, about five years ago. He was interested in several manufacturing concerns, and was on the directorate of the Harle Syke Mill Co. ; Walshaw Mill Co., Harle Syke; Gorple Manufacturing Co. Worsthorne; Fountain Manufacturing Co., Bury and two firms at West Houghton – the Hall Lee Manufacturing Co. and Taylor and Hartley Ltd.
In his younger days he was a keen sportsman, and played with the old Haggate football team. His death recalls an amazing feat for which he held the world’s record, at 20 years of age, and which has never been equalled. With ten hops and a jump he covered a distance of 146 feet 8½ inches.
He was a member of the Haggate Reading Rooms, and for many years was a member of Briercliffe Central Club. He was an old scholar of Haggate Baptist Sunday School.
A wife, two sons and two daughters are left, one son being salesman for Thornton and Co.
The interment will take place next Tuesday (5th January 1937) in Haggate Baptist Churchyard.



Burnley Express Newspaper Wednesday 6th January 1937
report of Whittam Halstead’s Funeral on 5th January 1937
Report of Funeral of Mr W Halstead

MANUFACTURER’S FUNERAL

The funeral of Mr Witham Halstead of 20 Granville Street, Harle Syke, a prominent local manufacturer, whose death was reported in last Saturday’s “Express” took place yesterday in Haggate Baptist Burial Grounds
Mr W E Thornber conducted the last rites and floral tributes were received from:-
‘Sorrowing wife and children; grandchildren Fanny, John, Willie and Derek;
grand-daughter Marjorie;
grand-daughter Edwina;
great-grand-daughter Florence;
Seth; Jim, Lizzie and Clifford;
Mr and Mrs H Halstead and family;
Abraham, Ethel and Marion;
John and Gladys;
Susannah, Maggie and Tom;
Mr and Mrs A Stuttard;
Mrs Law:
Edith and Annie;
Mrs Howarth;
Mrs Tattersall and Mr Ned Atkinson;
Thomas Taylor;
Mr W Burrows, Mr & Mrs Mayman;
Mr & Mrs B Nutter;
Peter Jackson;
Mr & Mrs A Leaver; all at 19 Granville-Street;
Mr & Mrs Harker;
Family of the late John Atkinson;
Mr & Mrs W Duerden (Burnley);
Mr & Mrs W Mason;
Mr & Mrs Tom Bannister;
Doris;
Mr & Mrs H Ashworth;
Mr & Mrs J Simpson and Gladys;
Mr & Mrs Tom Lees;
Ronald, Laura and Margaret;
Mrs H Duerden and family;
Mr & Mrs Wilfred Smith,
Jim and Edna;
the work people of James Thornton and Co.;
the partners of James Thornton and Co.;
the directors of Harle Syke Mill Co.;
directors of Walshaw Mill Co.;
directors of Bancroft, Hollins and Co., Manchester;
directors of Taylor and Hartley Ltd Westhoughton;
directors of Gorple Mill Co. Worsthorne;
directors of West Grove Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Westhoughton;
directors of Adlington Manufacturing Co. Ltd Adlington;
directors of Hall Lee Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Westhoughton;
directors of Fountain Manufacturing Co. Ltd, Bury;
directors of Robert Emmott Ltd, Stanley and Ferndale Mills, Burnley.

The arrangements were carried out by Messrs John Atkinson Ltd Harle Syke.

Graham

I wonder when they moved from this address. As you know, when Abraham Leaver died, 16 May 1937, he was living at Cockdene 11 Hesketh drive, Southport.

And James Leaver (1861-1929) was living at 21 Granville street, Briercliffe. At the moment we don’t have James’ parent’s details, but I bet he is closely related to Abraham.

1929 – LEAVER James of 21 Granville Street, Harle Syke, Briercliffe near Burnley died 29 May 1929. Administration London 13 June to Walter Leaver, overlooker. Effects £489 3s. 6d.

Hi,

Looking at the report of Abraham Leaver's death in May 1937 it does state they moved to Southport 'a few years ago' so it is unlikely the Mr & Mrs A leaver 'all at 19 Granville Street' in Jan 1937 are to be the one and same party.
Obviously some connection but not within my direct line but in a parallel line from previous siblings?

They all seemed to keep together, similarly Abraham and Robert Halstead (brothers) in the 1901 census were living at Nos 10 and 8 Queen St Briercliffe respect.

Graham

Possibly. I see that Witham Halstead is living at 20 Granville street, Briercliffe, and I cannot think of another suitable candidate for an A. Leaver who would have attended this funeral.

Is it possible that Abraham Leaver and Laura Alice Pickles owned houses at Southport and Burnley?

It's possibe that the flowers were from Mr & Mrs A Leaver & all at 19 Granville St. If I get into the library any time sson I'll try to remember to check the voters lists & see who lived there.

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Maureen
If you can't fight, wear a big 'at

That would be great Maureen. Maybe you can look at 21 Granville street as well.

Oh, and if you have time can you look for that Alwyn Sutcliffe news article?

On my list. Will do as much as I can, maybe Friday.

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Maureen
If you can't fight, wear a big 'at

If you have time, can you also look for Halstead Leaver in the trade directories?

We don’t have details for him after 1923.

General and Commercial Directory of Burnley, By . Barrett & Co., 1923
Leaver Mr. Halstead, 25 St. Paul’s rd, Nelson
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I see that Abraham Leaver (1864-1937) and Halstead Leaver (1881-?) both worked for Whitehead & Leaver Ltd in 1914. Would that be nepotism?

Will try to do the trade directories but meeting myself coming back just now.

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Maureen
If you can't fight, wear a big 'at