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     Robert Barrett was born circa 1822 at Stockport. He was the son of Ann Barrett. Robert Barrett married Catherine Law, daughter of Benjamin Law and Lydia Sheard, in 1842.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the head of household at 57 Medlock St, Hulme, Manchester, as a retailer of beer.²
In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as the head of household at 2 Haworth St, Salford, as a German yeast dealer.³
In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the head of household at Rose Cottage, 89 High St West, Salford, as a yeast dealer employing one man. There is also a domestic servant, Julia Ellis from Shropshire aged 21.⁴

     Ann Barrett was born circa 1794 at Halifax. She was listed in the census of 30 March 1851 at 57 Medlock St, Hulme, Manchester, living with her son Robert and his wife Catherine; as a retailer of beer.¹

     Alice Munro was born circa 1822 at Heaton Norris. In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the head of household at Coronation Street, Stockport, as a winder. There are two Lodgers, Rebecca Law aged 28 born Batley and Sarah A Thorp, also a weaver.¹

     Sarah Law was born circa 1835 at Stockport. She was the daughter of Samuel Law. This at least seems to be the family supposition, she was married as Samuel's daughter, and it is worth noting that she had a son called Samuel Law Crosland. I have not been able to find a baptism for her or any evidence of a marriage for Samuel, who I cannot find in 1841. Living with widowed Lydia in Stockport at that time, however, it seems fairly sure that she must be a grandaughter.
In the census of 6 June 1841 she was listed as in the household of Lydia Law at Wall St, Heaton Norris, Stockport.¹
Sarah Law married William Crossland, son of Robert Crosland and Sarah (?), on 4 February 1856 Married as Sarah daughter of Samuel Law, overlooker, and William son of Robert Crossland, clothier. Witnesses were Thomas Scholefield and Joseph Chadwick.²
In the census of 7 April 1861 Sarah Crosland was listed at Spring Gardens, Batley, as wife of William Crossland.³
In the census of 2 April 1871 Sarah Crosland was listed at Spring Gardens, Batley, as wife of William Crossland.⁴
In the census of 3 April 1881 Sarah Crosland was listed at Spring Gardens, Batley, as wife of William Crossland.⁵
In the census of 5 April 1891 I think it probable that Sarah and William were the William and Sarah Crossland listed as visitors in the household of Eliza Reeves, (a widowed householder aged 66 born in London who also has two other guests, actors Frank and Annie Howarth) at 22 Leaf St, Hulme, Manchester. Sarah's place of birth is given as Stockport, whilst that of William I read as Leighton, but that could be a mistake for Lepton.⁶
In the census of 31 March 1901 Sarah Crosland was listed at 10 Queen St, Batley, as wife of William Crossland.⁷
Sarah Law died on 16 February 1908; aged 73.⁸

      William Crossland was also known as William Crosland. He was born in 1832. He was the son of Robert Crosland and Sarah (?). William Crossland was baptized on 8 May 1832 at Kirkheaton.¹
He married Sarah Law, daughter of Samuel Law, on 4 February 1856 Married as Sarah daughter of Samuel Law, overlooker, and William son of Robert Crossland, clothier. Witnesses were Thomas Scholefield and Joseph Chadwick.²
In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as the head of household at Spring Gardens, Batley, as a woollen weaver.³
In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the head of household at Spring Gardens, Batley, as a clothier.⁴
In the census of 3 April 1881 he was listed as the head of household at Spring Gardens, Batley, as a willier (woollen mill).⁵
In the census of 5 April 1891 I think it probable that William and Sarah were the William and Sarah Crossland listed as visitors in the household of Eliza Reeves, (a widowed householder aged 66 born in London who also has two other guests, actors Frank and Annie Howarth) at 22 Leaf St, Hulme, Manchester. Sarah's place of birth is given as Stockport, whilst that of William I read as Leighton, but that could be a mistake for Lepton.⁶
In the census of 31 March 1901 he was listed as the head of household at 10 Queen St, Batley, as a retired woollen mill hand.⁷
William Crossland died on 7 May 1906.⁸

     Robert Crossland was born in 1856.¹ He was the son of William Crossland and Sarah Law. In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as a scholar the son of William Crossland at Spring Gardens, Batley.²
In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as a clothier aged 14 the son of William Crossland at Spring Gardens, Batley.³

     Rebecca Crossland was born in 1858.¹ She was the daughter of William Crossland and Sarah Law. In the census of 7 April 1861 she was listed as a scholar the daughter of William Crossland at Spring Gardens, Batley.²
Rebecca Crossland died in 1864. She was buried on 28 December 1864 at Batley ; aged 6.³

      John Shaw Crossland was also known as John Shaw Crosland. He was born in 1861.¹ He was the son of William Crossland and Sarah Law. In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as the son of William Crossland at Spring Gardens, Batley.²
In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the son of William Crossland at Spring Gardens, Batley.³
In the census of 3 April 1881 he was listed as a coal miner the son of William Crossland at Spring Gardens, Batley.⁴
John Shaw Crossland married Abby Haley, daughter of Thomas Haley, in 1885.⁵

     Harriet Crossland was born circa 1864. She was the daughter of William Crossland and Sarah Law. In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the daughter of William Crossland at Spring Gardens, Batley.¹
In the census of 3 April 1881 she was listed as a woollen weaver the daughter of William Crossland at Spring Gardens, Batley.²
Harriet Crossland married Arthur John Farrar in 1886.³
In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as as a woollen weaver, a widow the daughter of William Crossland at 10 Queen St, Batley.⁴

      Samuel Law Crosland was also known as Samuel Law Crossland. He was born in 1866.¹ He was the son of William Crossland and Sarah Law. In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the son of William Crossland at Spring Gardens, Batley.²
In the census of 3 April 1881 he was listed as a piecer woollen mill) the son of William Crossland at Spring Gardens, Batley.³
Samuel Law Crosland married Ada (?).⁴

     James Crossland was born in 1871.¹ He was the son of William Crossland and Sarah Law. In the census of 3 April 1881 he was listed as a scholar the son of William Crossland at Spring Gardens, Batley.²

     Abby Haley was born in 1865. She was the daughter of Thomas Haley. Abby Haley married John Shaw Crossland, son of William Crossland and Sarah Law, in 1885.¹

     Thomas Haley was born circa 1839.

      Sally Crossland was also known as Sally Crosland. She was born in 1904.¹ She was the daughter of John Shaw Crossland and Abby Haley. Sally Crossland married Harry Haigh in 1928.¹
Sally Haigh died in 1995.¹

     Harry Haigh married Sally Crossland, daughter of John Shaw Crossland and Abby Haley, in 1928.¹

     Arthur Farrar was born circa 1864. He was the son of Frederick Farrar and Ellen Illingworth. In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as a scholar the son of Frederick Farrar at Wood Well, Batley.¹
In the census of June 1880 he was listed as working in a knitting shop the son of Frederick Farrar at Plainville, Hartford, Connecticut.²

     Adelaide Farrar was born circa 1869. She was the daughter of Frederick Farrar and Fanny (?). In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the daughter of Frederick Farrar at Wood Well, Batley.¹
In the census of June 1880 she was listed as at school the daughter of Frederick Farrar at Plainville, Hartford, Connecticut.²

     Fanny (?) was born circa 1840 at Holmfirth. She married Frederick Farrar, son of Benjamin Farrar and Hannah Maria Sheard.
In the census of 2 April 1871 Fanny Farrar was listed at Wood Well, Batley, as wife of Frederick Farrar.¹
In the census of June 1880 Fanny Farrar was listed at Plainville, Hartford, Connecticut, as wife of Frederick Farrar.²

     George S Farrar was born in June 1875 at Connecticut. He was the son of Frederick Farrar and Fanny (?). In the census of June 1880 he was listed as a scholar the son of Frederick Farrar at Plainville, Hartford, Connecticut.¹

     Malcolm Hall Haigh was born at Batley.
He is the son of Harry Haigh and Sally Crossland.

In addition to books listed on my acknowledgement page, Malcolm gives talks on Batley, leads walk around the town and cemetery, has written booklets to accompany three of the latter, and written many articles on Batley. Besides this he has taken a leading role in many ventures of benefit to the Batley community and environment.

     Arthur John Farrar married Harriet Crossland, daughter of William Crossland and Sarah Law, in 1886.¹

     James Farrar was born circa 1888. He was the son of Arthur John Farrar and Harriet Crossland. In the census of 31 March 1901 he was listed as the grandson of William Crossland.¹

     Elsie Emma Farrar was born in 1891.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur John Farrar and Harriet Crossland.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 se was listed as the granddaughter of William Crossland.²

      Robert Crosland was also known as Robert Crossland. He was born circa 1812. He married Sarah (?).

     Sarah (?) married Robert Crosland.