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     John Smith was born on 24 January 1805. He was the son of Richard Smith and Grace Hall. John Smith was baptized on 10 February 1805 at Batley.
He married Sarah (?).
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as the head of household at Havercroft, Batley, a woollen spinner.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the head of household at N Side Commercial St, Havercroft, Batley, as Constable.²
John Smith married Mary (?).
John Smith died on 26 November 1870 at age 65. He was described on his gravestone as the late Superintendent of the West Riding Constabulary for the Otley Division.³

     Mary Smith was born on 23 October 1806. She was the daughter of Richard Smith and Grace Hall. Mary Smith was baptized on 30 November 1806 at Batley.¹
She died in 1810. She was buried on 12 July 1810 at Batley.¹

     James Smith was born on 26 March 1812. He was the son of Richard Smith and Grace Hall. James Smith was baptized on 19 April 1812 at Batley.¹
He married Sarah Butler, daughter of Thomas Butler, on 22 February 1838 at Batley Witnesses were John Smith and William Smith.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as the head of household at Providence Place, Batley, a woollen Manufacturer.²
In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the head of household at Providence Place, Batley, as a manufacturer aged 39 employing 2 labourers, ! girl, 1 man.³
In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as the head of household at Wellington Street, Batley, as a manufacturer of woollen cloth aged 48 employing 1(?) boy.⁴
James Smith succeeded Joseph Chadwick as Parish Clerk. He was originally a woollen manufacturer on a small scale, and carried on weaving at his home where he had four looms. He ceased active interest in manufacturing when he was appointed Assistant Overseer. He served as Parish Clerk for between 35 and 40 years and also acted as Deputy Chief Constable, following his brother in that capacity.⁵
In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the head of household at Wellington Street, Batley, as assistant overseer.⁶
In the census of 3 April 1881 he was listed as the head of household at Wellington Street, Batley, as inspector of weights and measures. Two grandchildren, Arthur and Eleanor are with the couple at this time.⁷
In the census of 5 April 1891 he was listed as the head of household at 78 Wellington Street, Batley, as Parish Clerk, aged 79.⁸
He died on 25 May 1895 aged 83 years, described as Parish Clerk.⁹

     Ann Smith was born on 15 May 1809. She was the daughter of Richard Smith and Grace Hall. Ann Smith was baptized on 4 June 1809 at Batley.
She married John Clegg, son of John Clegg and Sarah Pyrah, on 22 June 1829 at Batley witnesses Joseph Pyrah and J Chadwick.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 Ann Clegg was listed at Clerk Green, Batley, as wife of John Clegg.²
In the census of 30 March 1851 Ann Clegg was listed at New Street, Batley, as wife of John Clegg.³

     Elizabeth Smith was born in 1814. She was the daughter of Richard Smith and Grace Hall. Elizabeth Smith was baptized on 4 December 1814 at Batley.¹
She died in 1818. She was buried on 8 June 1818 ; aged 3.¹

     William Smith was born in 1817. He was the son of Richard Smith and Grace Hall. William Smith was baptized on 27 April 1817 at Batley.
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as a woollen manufacturer the son of Grace Smith at Clerk Green, Batley.¹
William Smith married Mary Chew, daughter of Benjamin Chew and Martha Dixon, on 26 March 1845 at the Parish Church, Batley, witnesses were William Hall and Samuel Chew.^2,3
In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the head of household at Clerk Green, Batley, Woollen cloth manufacturer Firm of 8 employing 35 men, 4 women,16 boys and 14 girls.⁴
On 8 July 1851a codicil to Grace Smith's will left to her son William her feather bed on condition that he give a flock one to in lieu to her grandaughter Elizabeth Stubley.
In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as the head of household at Killin, Batley, woollen manufacturer employing 8 men, 1 woman.⁵
He was Member of first Batley Town Council in 1869.
In 1870 William Smith was listed as of Brearly Hall & Co., & woollen manufacturer, Station Road and Clerk Green Mill.⁶
In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the head of household at Purlwell Lane, Batley, as a woollen manufacturer employing 58 men, 16 boys and 97 females under the shell(?) of Hall, Brearley and Co.⁷
In the census of 3 April 1881 he was listed as the head of household at Dark Lane, Batley, as a general commission agent.⁸
In the census of 5 April 1891 he was listed as the head of household at 2 Dark Lane, Batley, as a commission agent aged 74 and widowed.⁹

     Thomas Smith was born in 1819. He was the son of Richard Smith and Grace Hall. Thomas Smith was baptized on 27 June 1819 at Batley.
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as a woollen labourer the son of Grace Smith at Clerk Green, Batley.¹
Thomas Smith married Jane Walker in 1844 at Wakefield.²
In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the head of household at Clerk Green, Batley, as a cloth raiser.³
Thomas Smith died on 23 May 1866; in the 47th year of his age.⁴ He was buried on 24 May 1866 ; aged 46.⁵

     John Robinson was born in 1796. He was the son of James Robinson. John Robinson married Sarah Thurman, daughter of James Thurman and Nancy Joy, on 27 August 1820 at Tong.¹
John Robinson, a widower, married Sarah Bruce, daughter of John Kitson, on 11 December 1837 at Tong John gives his occupation as delver. Both were described as of the Parish of Birstal at time of their marriage; witnesses were Benj. Stubley and Wm Jefferys.
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as the head of household at New Batley, Batley, as a carter.²
In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the head of household at Pew Street, Batley, as a labourer.³
John Robinson died on 27 October 1858. He was buried on 31 October 1858 at Batley ; aged 62.⁴

     Sarah Thurman was born circa 1798. She was the daughter of James Thurman and Nancy Joy. Sarah Thurman married John Robinson, son of James Robinson, on 27 August 1820 at Tong.¹
Sarah Thurman died on 11 June 1834 at Dewsbury. She was buried in 1834 at Batley. Sarah Robinson's grave the inscription says that Sarah died 11 6 1835, but burial entry is clearly 1834 so I assume this to be an error. See also entry for son Christopher where there is a similar discrepancy.^2,3

     Ann Robinson was born in 1821 at Bradford. She was the daughter of John Robinson and Sarah Thurman. Ann Robinson was baptized on 16 September 1821 at Batley.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 she was listed as a female servant the daughter of John Robinson at New Batley, Batley.²
Ann Robinson married Thomas Brearley, son of James Brearley, on 14 July 1850 at Batley witnesses were James Robinson and Thomas Hall.¹
In the census of 7 April 1861 Ann Brearley was listed at Wheatcroft, Batley, as wife of Thomas Brearley.³
In the census of 2 April 1871 Ann Brearley was listed at Purlwell Lane, Batley, as wife of Thomas Brearley.⁴
Ann Brearley died in 1878 at Purlwell.
She was buried on 26 August 1878 at Batley Cemetery.⁵
Ann Brearley's grave is No C 473 on the unconsecrated side.⁵

     Elizabeth Robinson was born in 1825 at Dewsbury. She was the daughter of John Robinson and Sarah Thurman. Elizabeth Robinson was baptized on 25 September 1825 at Batley.
In the census of 6 June 1841 she was listed as a woollen carder the daughter of John Robinson at New Batley, Batley.¹

     James Robinson was born in 1822 at Bradford. He was the son of John Robinson and Sarah Thurman. James Robinson was baptized on 15 September 1822 at Batley.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as a stonemason the son of John Robinson at New Batley, Batley.²
James Robinson married Hepzibah Stubley, daughter of Elizabeth Stubley, on 10 September 1848 at Batley witnessed by John Robinson, who writes, and William Asquith who makes his mark. That I have the right parties to this marriage is not as well proven as I would wish. However, Hepzibah is the only one of the right age I can find. On the marriage entry her father's name is given as Joshua, but that was her grandfather's name.¹
James Robinson married Elizabeth Ann (?).
In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as the head of household at Sheffield as a stone mason.³

     ChristopherTinker Robinson was born in 1828 at Dewsbury. He was the son of John Robinson and Sarah Thurman. ChristopherTinker Robinson was baptized on 27 July 1828 at Batley.
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as a woollen piecer the son of John Robinson at New Batley, Batley.¹
ChristopherTinker Robinson died on 7 November 1846. He was buried on 9 November 1846 at Batley.² The inscription on his mother's grave in Batley churchyard says that Christopher died 7 11 1847, but burial entry is clearly 1846 so I assume this to be an error.³

     George Armitage Robinson was born in 1829 at Dewsbury. He was the son of John Robinson and Sarah Thurman. George Armitage Robinson was baptized on 20 September 1829 at Batley.
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as a woollen piecer the son of John Robinson at New Batley, Batley.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as a stonemason the son of John Robinson at Pew Street, Batley.²
George Armitage Robinson married Sarah Ann Walker, daughter of John Walker and Martha Harrison, on 28 July 1851 at Batley.³
In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the head of household at Purlwell Lane, Batley, Contractor employing 35 men. There are two boarders, George Lodge, card cleaner aged 28 and John McDonald, currier, aged 55.⁴
In the census of 3 April 1881 he was listed as the head of household at Purlwell Lane, Batley, as a mason.⁵

     William Robinson was born on 24 August 1832 at Dewsbury.¹ He was the son of John Robinson and Sarah Thurman. In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as aged 10 in the household of John Robinson at New Batley, Batley.²
William Robinson was baptized on 26 December 1844 at Batley.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as a rag sorter aged 19 the son of John Robinson at Pew Street, Batley.³
In the census of 7 April 1861William Robinson appeared as a mason's labourer aged 27 in the household ofThomas Brearley at Wheatcroft, Batley.⁴
In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as a rag grinder aged 38 the brother-in-law of Thomas Brearley at Purlwell Lane, Batley.⁵

     George Smith was born circa 1753; based on age at death. He was the son of Richard Smith. George Smith married Rachel Chappel, daughter of Richard Chappel and Rachel Hey, on 27 December 1773 at Batley witnessed by Jeremiah Chadwick and Benjn. Beaumont.¹
George Smith died in 1833. He was buried on 7 April 1833 at Batley ; aged 80.¹

     Mary Smith was born on 19 August 1778. She was the daughter of George Smith and Rachel Chappel. Mary Smith was baptized on 17 September 1778 at Batley.¹

     Amey Smith was born on 15 February 1780. She was the daughter of George Smith and Rachel Chappel. Amey Smith was baptized on 20 February 1780 at Batley.¹
She died in 1804. She was buried on 28 March 1804 at Batley.¹

     William Smith was born on 1 February 1784. He was the son of George Smith and Rachel Chappel. William Smith was baptized on 15 February 1784 at Batley.
He married Mary Wilkinson on 16 February 1807 at St Peter's, Leeds.

     John Smith was born on 22 March 1786.¹ He was the son of George Smith and Rachel Chappel. John Smith was baptized on 16 April 1786 at Batley.¹
He died in 1804. He was buried on 19 November 1804 at Batley.¹

     Ann Smith was born on 28 April 1788. She was the daughter of George Smith and Rachel Chappel. Ann Smith was baptized on 8 June 1788 at Batley.¹
She married John Parker on 21 November 1805 at Batley.¹

     Robert Smith was born on 3 February 1790. He was the son of George Smith and Rachel Chappel. Robert Smith was baptized on 28 February 1790 at Batley.¹

     Elizabeth Smith was born on 19 August 1793. She was the daughter of George Smith and Rachel Chappel. Elizabeth Smith was baptized on 15 September 1793 at Batley.¹

     Rachel Chappel was born in 1752. She was the daughter of Richard Chappel and Rachel Hey. Rachel Chappel was baptized on 5 July 1752 at Batley.¹
She married George Smith, son of Richard Smith, on 27 December 1773 at Batley witnessed by Jeremiah Chadwick and Benjn. Beaumont.¹