James Bedford Hardy was born on 12 February 1871 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, son of Herbert Hardy (1846– ) and Mary Kellett (~1847– ).[1][2] He was baptized on 12 March 1871 in Lockwood, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.[1]
In 1871, James Bedford (0) was a son in the household of James Kellet (61) in Almondbury, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. [3]
In 1881, James B (10), unmarried was a son, Scholar, in the household of Herbert Hardy (34) in Horsforth, Yorkshire, Yorkshire West Riding in Wharfedale registration district in England. [4]
In 1891, James B (20), was a single son, Overlookes Apprentice, in the household of Herbert Hardy (44) in Eccleshill in Bradford registration district in Yorkshire, England. [5]
James's marriage to Priscilla Brown (FamilySearch Profile) was registered on 15 September 1894 in Eccleshill, St Luke, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.[6] Their children were :
In 1901, James B (30), was a married head of household, Woollen Pattern Weaver, in Eccleshill in North Bierley registration district in Yorkshire, England. [7]
In 1911, James Bedford (40), was a married head of household, Desiner in Woollen Manufacturing, in Eccleshill in North Bierley registration district in Yorkshire, England. [8]
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↑ 1.01.1Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975" citing Digital film/folder number: 004021917; FHL microfilm: 1542165; Record number: 285; Packet letter: D FamilySearch Record: J7JY-RHF (accessed 22 October 2023) James Bedford Hardy baptism on 12 Mar 1871, son of Herbert Hardy & Mary, in Lockwood, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
↑Birth Registration: "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008" citing Birth Registration, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England FamilySearch Record: 2X4P-CMR (accessed 22 October 2023) James Bedford Hardy birth registered Jan-Feb-Mar 1871 in Huddersfield.
↑1871 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1871" citing The National Archives of the UK FamilySearch Record: VBHT-TB9 (accessed 22 October 2023) FindMyPast Image James Bedford Hardy (0) son in household of James Kellet (61) in Almondbury, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Almondbury, Yorkshire.
↑1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881" citing p. 42, Piece/Folio 4333/50, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,216 FamilySearch Record: Q27R-83SV (accessed 22 October 2023) FindMyPast Image James B Hardy (10), unmarried son, Scholar, in household of Herbert Hardy (34) in Horsforth, Yorkshire, Yorkshire West Riding in Wharfedale registration district in England. Born in Taylor Hill Almondbury, England.
↑1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891" citing PRO RG 12, Yorkshire, Yorkshire (West Riding) county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey FamilySearch Record: 765M-BZM (accessed 22 October 2023) FindMyPast Image James B Hardy (20), single son, Overlookes Apprentice, in household of Herbert Hardy (44) in Eccleshill in Bradford registration district in Yorkshire, England. Born in Yorkshire, England.
↑Marriage Registration:
"England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
citing 1894, quarter 3, vol. 9B, p. 340, North Bierley, Yorkshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
FamilySearch Record: 2DB2-TD1 (accessed 22 October 2023)
James Bedford Hardy marriage registered Jul-Aug-Sep 1894 in North Bierley.
↑1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901" citing Idle subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey FamilySearch Record: X9R3-71Q (accessed 22 October 2023) FindMyPast Image James B Hardy (30), married, Woollen Pattern Weaver, head of household in Eccleshill in North Bierley registration district in Yorkshire, England. Born in Lockwood, Yorkshire.
↑1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911" citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey FamilySearch Record: XWJF-W8B (accessed 22 October 2023) FindMyPast Image James Bedford Hardy (40), married, Desiner in Woollen Manufacturing, head of household in Eccleshill in North Bierley registration district in Yorkshire, England. Born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire.