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     Margaret Talbot was born on 27 February 1863. She was the daughter of Joseph Talbot and Ann Walker. In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Talbot at Stanley Terrace, Batley.¹
Margaret Talbot married Charles James Critchley, son of James Critchley and Sarah Jane Illingworth, on 18 September 1884 at St. Thomas's, Batley, Charles was described as of Highfield House Batley.²
She was listed in the census of 31 March 1901 at Holly Bank, Upper Batley, living on her own means.³
Margaret Talbot died on 30 October 1932 at age 69.

     Matilda Sheard was born on 28 January 1850. She was the daughter of Joseph Sheard and Sarah Ann Colbeck. Matilda Sheard was baptized on 31 March 1850 at Batley.
In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as aged 1 the daughter of Joseph Sheard at Havercroft, Batley.¹
In the census of 7 April 1861 she was listed as a scholar aged 11 the daughter of Joseph Sheard at Sunnybank House, Upper Batley, Batley.²
In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as aged 21 the daughter of Joseph Sheard at Sunnybank House, Batley.³
Matilda Sheard married John Joseph Jubb, son of John Jubb and Mary Akeroyd, on 31 August 1871 at Batley St Thomas's.⁴
In the census of 3 April 1881 Matilda Jubb was listed at Blenheim House, Batley Field Hill, Batley, as wife of John Joseph Jubb.⁵
In the census of 5 April 1891 Matilda Jubb was listed at Blenheim house, Batley, as wife of John Joseph Jubb.⁶
Matilda Sheard died on 6 August 1912 at Batley at age 62.

     Henrietta Sheard was born on 11 December 1856 at Havercroft, Batley.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Sheard and Sarah Ann Colbeck. In the census of 7 April 1861 she was listed as a scholar aged 4 the daughter of Joseph Sheard at Sunnybank House, Upper Batley, Batley.²
Henrietta Sheard married Haydon Johnson on 11 April 1877 at St Thomas's Church, Batley.¹
Henrietta Sheard died in 1907.¹

     Florence Sheard was born on 11 February 1864.¹ She was the daughter of George Sheard and Anne Whitworth. Florence Sheard was baptized on 26 March 1864 at Birstall.¹
In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as a scholar aged 7 the daughter of George Sheard at Oakwell, Gomersal.²
In 1881 Florence was a bridesmaid for her sister Fanny Sheard.³
In the census of 5 April 1891 she was listed as aged 27 the daughter of George Sheard at The Woodlands, Batley.⁴
Florence Sheard married John Russell in 1892 Said to have married at Brownhill Church.⁵
In the census of 31 March 1901 Florence Russell was listed at Market Place, Glanford Brigg, Lincolnshire, as wife of John Russell.⁶
In the census of 2 April 1911 Florence Russell was listed at Newby, Scarborough, as wife of John Russell.⁷

     Fanny Sheard was born on 11 December 1857 at Staincliffe, Batley. She was the daughter of George Sheard and Anne Whitworth. Fanny Sheard was baptized on 14 January 1858 at Batley.
In the census of 7 April 1861 she was listed as aged 3, the daughter of George Sheard at Staincliffe Hill, Batley.¹
She was listed in the census of 2 April 1871 at Oakwell Hall, Birstall, as a pupil in a school run by Ellen M Carter and Catherine Elizabeth Carter.²
In the census of 3 April 1881 she was listed as aged 23 the daughter of George Sheard at Upper Batley Lane, Batley.³
Fanny Sheard married Charles George James Port, son of C T Port, on 13 July 1881 at St Saviour's, Brownhill, Batley.
In 1881 Florence Sheard, Ada Sheard and Maud Helen Sheard were bridesmaids for Fanny, eldest daughter of George Sheard, along with 2 cousins of the groom.⁴
In the census of 5 April 1891 Fanny Port was listed at 44 Primrose Hill Rd, Hampstead, London, as wife of Charles George James Port.⁵
In the census of 1901 Fanny Port was listed at 44 Primrose Hill Road, Hampstead, London, as wife of Charles George James Port.
Fanny Sheard died on 6 April 1930 at Worthing at age 72.

      Joseph Heppleston was also known as Joseph Hepponstall. He was born on 25 May 1809.¹ He was the son of Peter Heppleston and Elizabeth Elyard. Joseph Heppleston was baptized on 25 June 1809 at Batley.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as a cloth worker the son of Peter Heppleston at Providence Street, Batley.²
Joseph Heppleston married Susannah Preston, daughter of Joseph Preston and Jane Speight, on 9 April 1860 at Nottingham.³
In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as the head of household at Wellington Street, Batley, as a wool handloom weaver aged 51.⁴
In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the head of household at Wellington Street, Batley, as a grocer.⁵

     Ann Sheard was born on 22 December 1838 at Batley. She was the daughter of William Sheard and Susannah Preston. Ann Sheard was baptized in 1839.
In the census of 6 June 1841 she was listed as aged 2 the daughter of William Sheard at Havercroft, Batley.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as a bobbin winder aged 12 the daughter of William Sheard at Havercroft, Batley.²
Ann Sheard married James Colbeck, son of William Colbeck and Hannah Armitage.
In the census of 2 April 1871 Ann Colbeck was listed at Baghill, West Ardsley, as wife of James Colbeck.³

     Grace Sheard was born on 18 September 1840. She was the daughter of William Sheard and Susannah Preston. Grace Sheard was baptized on 20 September 1840.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 she was listed as aged 8 months the daughter of William Sheard at Havercroft, Batley.²
Grace Sheard died in 1842. She was buried on 3 February 1842 at Batley.¹

     Benjamin Sheard was born on 6 September 1842. He was the son of William Sheard and Susannah Preston. Benjamin Sheard was baptized on 3 October 1842 at Batley.
In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as a scholar aged 8 the son of William Sheard at Havercroft, Batley.¹
In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as a wool cloth dresser aged 18, the step-son of Joseph Heppleston at Wellington Street, Batley.²
Benjamin Sheard married Mary E (?).
In the census of 1881 he was listed as the head of household at Caledonia Rd Holland St, Batley, cloth fuller, Caledonia Rd, Holland St. (ID rests on age).³
In the census of 5 April 1891 he was listed as the head of household at 9 Holland Street, Batley, as a cloth fuller. there is also a lodger, Kenyon Battye.⁴

     Mary Sheard was born on 2 July 1848. She was the daughter of William Sheard and Susannah Preston. Mary Sheard was baptized on 20 August 1848 at Batley.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as aged 2 the daughter of William Sheard at Havercroft, Batley.²
She was listed in the census of 7 April 1861 at Wellington St, Batley, with mother and stepfather, Joseph Heppleston.³
Mary Sheard appeared as a woollen weaver on the census of 2 April 1871 in the household of her mother and step-father Joseph Heppleston and Susannah Heppleston at Wellington Street, Batley; as a grocer.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 she was listed as a weaver, the sister of Sarah Sheard. In the census of 5 April 1891 she was listed as aged 42 the sister-in-law of Joseph Preston Kaye at 24 Ward's Hill, Batley.⁵

     Charles Sheard was born on 9 October 1851. He was the son of William Sheard and Susannah Preston. In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as a scholar aged 9 the step-son of Joseph Heppleston at Wellington Street, Batley.¹
He was listed in the census of 7 April 1861 at Wellington St with mother and stepfather, Joseph Heppleston.²

     Sarah Sheard was born on 1 January 1855. She was the daughter of William Sheard and Susannah Preston. She was listed in the census of 7 April 1861 at Wellington St, Batley, with mother and stepfather, Joseph Heppleston.¹
Sarah Sheard appeared as a scholar on the census of 2 April 1871 in the household of her mother and step-father Joseph Heppleston and Susannah Heppleston at Wellington Street, Batley; as a grocer.² In the census of 3 April 1881 she was listed as the head of household at Wards Hill, Batley, as a grocer.
Sarah Sheard married Joseph Preston Kaye, son of Arthur Kaye and Elizabeth Preston, on 7 March 1882 at Batley Parish Church.³
Sarah's husband was her mother's sister's grandson.
She died on 12 January 1889 at age 34. In the census of 5 April 1891 Sarah Kaye was listed at 24 Ward's Hill, Batley, as wife of Joseph Preston Kaye.⁴

     Joseph Preston Kaye was born in 1857 at Batley. He was the son of Arthur Kaye and Elizabeth Preston. Joseph Preston Kaye married Sarah Sheard, daughter of William Sheard and Susannah Preston, on 7 March 1882 at Batley Parish Church.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 he was listed as the head of household at 24 Ward's Hill, Batley, as a warehouseman.²
In the census of 31 March 1901 he was listed as the head of household at 25 Cross Parlk Street, Batley, as a widower, a warehouseman, woollen cloth.³

     Arthur Kaye married Elizabeth Preston, daughter of Mary Preston, in 1853.^1,2

     Elizabeth Preston was born in 1835. She was the daughter of Mary Preston.¹ Elizabeth Preston was baptized on 26 July 1835 at Batley.²
She married Arthur Kaye in 1853.^3,1

     William Sheard Kaye's grave (an unknown value). He was born on 20 June 1883. He was the son of Joseph Preston Kaye and Sarah Sheard. In the census of 5 April 1891 he was listed as a scholar the son of Joseph Preston Kaye at 24 Ward's Hill, Batley.¹
He was listed in the census of 31 March 1901 at Market Place, Knaresborough, as a butcher's apprentice lodging with butcher John J Webster.²
William Sheard Kaye moved to New Zealand by about 1903.³ He died on 12 July 1911 at New Zealand at age 28.³

     Elizabeth Ann Kaye was born in 1888 at Batley. She was the daughter of Joseph Preston Kaye and Sarah Sheard. In the census of 5 April 1891 she was listed as aged 2 the daughter of Joseph Preston Kaye at 24 Ward's Hill, Batley.¹

     Absalom Hall was born on 6 February 1850 at Batley.¹ He was the son of Thomas Hall and Martha Hall. Absalom Hall was baptized on 10 March 1850 at Batley.¹
He died in 1851.  He was buried on 20 January 1851 at Batley.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as aged 1 the son of Thomas Hall at Clerk Green, Batley.²

     Louis Hall was born on 1 November 1852 at Batley.¹ He was the son of Thomas Hall and Martha Hall. Louis Hall was baptized on 28 November 1852 at Batley.²

In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as the son of Thomas Hall at Clerk Green, Batley.³
In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as assistant (presumably to his father) the son of Thomas Hall at Purlwell Lane, Batley.⁴
It was in that year that Louis joined Batley Cricket Club.

In 1875 Louis Hall pulled out of the firm of "Thomas Hall's Sons" in which he had been in partnership with his brothers as woollen manufacturers.⁵

Louis Hall the Yorkshire Cricketer

I will not attempt to give a full account of Louis' career, for this is admirably done on the website of "The Cricket History of Calderdale and Kirklees" to which my footnote gives a link.⁶
However Louis is said to have made his cricketing debut for Yorkshire in 1873 and is described as the first teetotaller in Yorkshire's eleven year first class history. He was to play for them until 1892.
1878 saw Louis Hall's cricketing career really take off with a score of 78 against an Austrailan eleven.

He married Amelia Dean, daughter of William Dean and Sarah Spedding, on 4 December 1878 at Batley.²

In the census of 3 April 1881 he was listed as the head of household at Central St., Batley, as a woollen merchant.⁷
In 1881 Louis Hall was listed in Kelly's directory as a woollen merchant at Station Road.⁸
In the census of 5 April 1891 he was listed as the head of household at Ivy Cottage, 25 Purlwell Lane, Batley, as a professional cricketer, living next door to his brother Oliver.⁹
In 1894 Louis Hall formed part of the team which won the Heavy Woollen Cup for Batley, and is shown on the right of a photograph which also includes my great uncle John Sheard Blackburn.¹⁰
It was apparently to commemorate this that players were given the mementoes shown in my illustration. mine inscribed on the back as presented by the supporters of Batley C. A & F. Club to J. S. Blackburn, and made by Fattorini's of Bradford. I imagine that Louis would have also had one.
Cricket was not his only interest; he served for nine years as a liberal councillor. He was also a stalwart of Hick Lane Chapel, serving as steward and also as a lay preacher. In 1895 he left Batley to take up a post at Uppingham School.
On 2 January 1896 Batley staged an tea and concert in his honour in Batley Town Hall, at which he was presented with a cabinet of silver cutlery and a breakfast, tea and dinner service.¹¹

In the census of 31 March 1901 he was listed as the head of household at High St., Uppingham, Rutland, as a teacher of cricket, and cricket and sports warehouse(sic).¹²
In the census of 2 April 1911 he was listed as the head of household at 1 Grosvenor Road, Batley, as a retired prof. cricketer , now Bagging merchant.¹³

Louis Hall died on 19 November 1915 at Morecambe, Lancashire, at age 63.¹

     Elizabeth Ann Hall was born in September 1854 at Batley. She was the daughter of Thomas Hall and Martha Hall. Elizabeth Ann Hall died in October 1857 at Batley at age 3.¹

     William Day was born on 23 October 1809. He was the son of John Day and Sarah Blakeley. William Day was baptized on 24 December 1809 at Parish Church, Batley.¹
He married Hannah Wilson, daughter of Robert Wilson and Hannah Sheard, on 14 February 1831 at Batley Witnesses were James Sheard and Joseph Jubb.¹

     Joseph Day was born on 19 March 1812. He was the son of John Day and Sarah Blakeley. Joseph Day was baptized on 19 April 1812 at Batley.

     Hannah Day was born in 1814. She was the daughter of John Day and Sarah Blakeley. Hannah Day was baptized on 30 October 1814 at Batley.
In the census of 6 June 1841 she was listed as a rag picker the daughter of John Day at Havercroft, Batley.¹
In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as a rag sorter the niece of Hannah Ibberson.² Hannah Day married Ephraim Taylor in 1854.³

     George Day was born in 1817. He was the son of John Day and Sarah Blakeley.

     John Day was born in 1819. He was the son of John Day and Sarah Blakeley. John Day was baptized on 18 September 1819 at Batley.
He married Mary Whitaker, daughter of John Whitaker and Mary Senior, on 4 November 1838 at Wakefield.¹
In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as the son-in-law of an unknown person.² In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the head of household at New Road, Batley, as a rag merchant.³
John Day died in 1861 at Havercroft, Batley. He was buried on 10 January 1861 at Batley.