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     John Beswicke Greenwood was born in 1797. He was the son of Abram Greenwood and Grace Taylor. John Beswicke Greenwood was baptized on 9 February 1797 at Dewsbury.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as the head of household at 18 Woburn Square, Bloomsbury, Middlesex, as a magistrate. With him were his married sister Grace, and Mary Amelia Taylor aged 35.²
Now sitting as a Magistrate in Yorkshire, John Beswicke Greenwood promised to see that William Hall got a Government reward if he apprehended Dewhirst, the leader of the local Plug Rioters.
William was successful, and John Beswicke Greenwood ensured that he received a £50 Government reward.³

He was listed in the census of 30 March 1851 at Moor Bottom, Dewsbury, as a barrister in practice, function apparent (my interpretation: these words are not very clear).⁴
He was the author of "The Early Ecclesiastical History of Dewsbury", published in 1859.
He was listed in the census of 7 April 1861 more specifically as a barrister not in actual practice, but a Magistrate acting for the West Riding of Yorkshire., and by 1871 he is listed as chairman of the West Riding Sessions.
He inherited the Purlwell estate from his aunt Elizabeth Foxcroft Taylor.⁵
In 1866 John Beswicke Greenwood granted a mortgage of £2000 on some of John Blackburn's properties at Batley and at Kirkham Gate.
John Beswicke Greenwood died in 1879.
He left most of his wealth to William Carr.
John Beswicke Greenwood was mentioned by Isaac Binns. Speaking of the unpaved, rutted, muddy roads of the Batley of his youth, he ascribes to John , old "Beswick" as he calls him, the epithet of "mucky Batley."⁶

     Grace Greenwood was born in 1803. She was the daughter of Abram Greenwood and Grace Taylor. Grace Greenwood was baptized on 2 September 1803 at Dewsbury.¹

     Mary Greenwood was born circa 1795 at Dewsbury I have not found a baptism, but this is based on her age in censuses. She was the daughter of Abram Greenwood and Grace Taylor.

     Christopher Richard Greenwood was born on 24 March 1843 at Batley.¹ He was the son of Richard Greenwood and Sarah Tidder. Christopher Richard Greenwood was baptized on 2 July 1843 at Batley.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as a scholar the son of Richard Greenwood at Providence Street, Batley.²
Christopher Richard Greenwood married Elizabeth Blakeley, daughter of Caroline Stubley Blakeley, in 1865.
Christopher Richard Greenwood died in 1873.³

     Harold Michael Sheard was born in 1881 at Liversedge. He was the son of Richard Arthur Sheard and Ellen Whitworth. Harold Michael Sheard was baptized on 5 October 1881 at St Barnabas, Hightown, Liversedge.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 he was listed as aged 9 the son of Richard Arthur Sheard at 5 Ash Grove, Horton, Bradford.²
In the census of 31 March 1901 he was listed as a draper's apprentice the son of Richard Arthur Sheard at 13 Shearbridge Road, Bradford.

     Caroline Waites was born in 1837. She was the daughter of Luke Waites and Grace Hopkinson Mortimer. Caroline Waites was baptized on 26 November 1837 at Birstall.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 she was listed as the granddaughter of William Mortimer.²

     Hannah Waites was born circa 1840. She was the daughter of Luke Waites and Grace Hopkinson Mortimer. In the census of 6 June 1841 se was listed as (an unknown value) the granddaughter of William Mortimer.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 she was listed as a worsted weaver the daughter of Luke Waites at Birkenshaw Bottoms, Gomersal.²

     Sarah Willans was born circa 1797 at Batley. She married John Brearley, son of Robert Brearley and Dorothy Hall, on 7 August 1831 at Wakefield.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 Sarah Brearley was listed at New Batley, Batley, as wife of John Brearley.²
In the census of 30 March 1851 Sarah Brearley was listed at Clerk Green, Batley, as wife of John Brearley.³
Sarah Willans died on 30 April 1874; aged 78.

     George Brearley was born in 1825 at Batley. He was the son of John Brearley and Elizabeth (?). George Brearley was baptized on 3 July 1825 at Batley.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as aged 12 the son of John Brearley at New Batley, Batley.²
George Brearley married Selina (?).
In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the head of household at Clerk Green, Batley, as a rag merchant.³
George Brearley died on 7 November 1874.⁴

     Jane Brearley was born circa 1832 at Batley. She was the daughter of John Brearley and Sarah Willans. In the census of 6 June 1841 she was listed as aged 8 the daughter of John Brearley at New Batley, Batley.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as a woollen warper the daughter of John Brearley at Clerk Green, Batley.²

     Sarah Brearley was born circa 1834 at Batley. She was the daughter of John Brearley and Sarah Willans. In the census of 6 June 1841 she was listed as aged 6 the daughter of John Brearley at New Batley, Batley.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the daughter of John Brearley at Clerk Green, Batley.²

     Mary Brearley was born in 1836 at Batley. She was the daughter of John Brearley and Sarah Willans. Mary Brearley was baptized on 30 October 1836.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 she was listed as aged 4 the daughter of John Brearley at New Batley, Batley.²
In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the daughter of John Brearley at Clerk Green, Batley.³

     Jemima Pyrah was born on 1 January 1810.¹ She was the daughter of George Pyrah and Susanna Peel. Jemima Pyrah was baptized on 4 March 1810 at Batley as daughter of George son of James by Susanna his wife daughter of John Peel.¹
She married James Senior on 14 April 1827 at Batley.¹

     Joseph Burnley was born in 1830. He was the son of John Burnley and Harriet Fox. Joseph Burnley was baptized on 19 September 1830 at Batley.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as the son of John Burnley at Havercroft, Batley.²

     Elizabeth Blakeley Burnley was born in 1827. She was the daughter of John Burnley and Harriet Fox. Elizabeth Blakeley Burnley was baptized on 13 January 1828 at Batley as daughter of John and Harriot, her father described as a clothier.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 she was listed as the daughter of John Burnley at Havercroft, Batley.²
Elizabeth Blakeley Burnley married Thomas Blakeley, son of William Blakeley and Sarah Hargreaves, in 1849.³
In the census of 30 March 1851 Elizabeth Blakeley Blakeley was listed at Low Soothill as wife of Thomas Blakeley.⁴
In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the head of household at Flemings Buildings, Batley, as a widow, a sempstress.⁵

     Christopher Burnley was born on 27 June 1768.¹ He was the son of Grace Burnley. Christopher Burnley was baptized on 18 September 1768 at Batley.¹
He married Mary Brook, daughter of Richard Brook, on 19 February 1794 at Batley.¹
Christopher Burnley died on 23 September 1849 at Batley at age 81. He was buried on 26 September 1849 at Batley ; aged 81.¹

     Mary Brook was the daughter of Richard Brook. Mary Brook married Christopher Burnley, son of Grace Burnley, on 19 February 1794 at Batley.¹

     Sarah Burnley was born on 9 May 1807. She was the daughter of John Burnley and Elizabeth Blakeley.

     James Frederick Burnley was born in 1858 at Batley. He was the son of Caleb Burnley and Letitia Fox. James Frederick Burnley was baptized on 26 December 1858 at Batley.¹
In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as aged 2 the son of Caleb Burnley at Branch Road, Batley.²
In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as a scholar the son of Caleb Burnley at Wellington Street, Batley.³

     Robert Scargill married Frances Burnley, daughter of John Burnley and Elizabeth Blakeley, on 8 June 1829 at Dewsbury.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as the head of household at Havercroft, Batley, as a grocer.²

     Samuel Burnley was born on 13 March 1814 at Dewsbury. He was the son of John Burnley and Elizabeth Blakeley. Samuel Burnley was baptized on 27 March 1814 at Salem Chapel Methodist New Connection King St., Dewsbury.^1,2
He married Betty Knowles, daughter of Joseph Knowles, on 25 January 1838.^2,3
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as the head of household at Havercroft, Batley, as a cloth manufacturer.⁴
In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the head of household at Havercroft, Batley, as a woollen manufacturer employing 80 men, 20 women, 25 boys and 16 girls. Also present are farm servant George Pickersgill and nurse Sarah Brook.⁵
In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as the head of household at Albert Terrace, Batley, as a woollen manufacturer aged 47 employing 70 hands, living next to younger brother Jacob.⁶
In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the head of household at Hill Top, Batley, as a commission agent aged 57.⁷
Samuel Burnley died on 16 July 1880 at age 66.⁸ He was buried on 18 July 1880.⁹

     Sarah Burnley was born on 6 March 1816. She was the daughter of John Burnley and Elizabeth Blakeley. Sarah Burnley was baptized on 9 April 1816 at Salem Chapel Methodist New Connection King St., Dewsbury.^1,2
She died in 1817. She was buried on 21 December 1817 at Batley ; aged one.³

     Susannah Burnley was born on 10 August 1818. She was the daughter of John Burnley and Elizabeth Blakeley. Susannah Burnley was baptized on 12 September 1818 at Salem Chapel Methodist New Connection King St., Dewsbury.^1,2
She died in 1821. She was buried on 9 August 1821 at Batley.³

     Isaac Burnley was born on 19 April 1820. He was the son of John Burnley and Elizabeth Blakeley. Isaac Burnley was baptized on 3 May 1820 at Salem Chapel Methodist New Connection King St., Dewsbury.^1,2
He died in 1823. He was buried on 7 June 1823 at Batley ; aged 3.³

     Sarah Brearley was born on 22 September 1851 at Batley.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Brearley and Elizabeth Burnill. Sarah Brearley was baptized on 30 November 1851 at Batley.¹
In the census of 7 April 1861 she was listed as aged 9 the daughter of Robert Brearley at Queen Street, Batley.²
In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as an annuitant the daughter of Elizabeth Brearley at Dryfield Cottage, Healey, Batley.³