Walter Irving (abt. 1834)

Born about 1834 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England

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Biography

This profile is part of the Irving Name Study.

Name, birth year and Location are based on census records.

Walter Irving was the son of Christopher Irving and Mary Parkinson born about 1834 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.

Walter Irving was Christened 27 April 1834 as recorded in the Parish Register of the Horton lane Independent, Bradford, Yorkshire, England. Father was Christopher Irving and Mother was Mary Parkinson

1841 Census of England and Wales: Bradford, Yorkshire, England. ^[1]

Christopher Irving of West gate, Bradford.

Christopher Irving, age 35, married, born Scotland;

wife Mary, 40, Yorkshire;

son Walter Irving, 7; Yorkshire;

daughter Isabella Irving, 5, Bradford, Yorkshire;

son Samuel Irving, 3, Bradford, Yorkshire;

Isabella Irving, 20, Scotland;

Walter Irving, 15, Scotland, possible brother and sister of Christopher.

In the 1851 census Walter Irving (age 17) was the unmarried son of Christopher Irving at 42, Westgate, Bradford, Yorkshire & Yorkshire (West Riding), England.^[2]

Christopher Irving Head Widowed M 48 Grocer employ 1 man Scotland

Walter Irving Son Unmarried M 17 Grocer employ 1 man Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Isabella Irving Daughter F 15 Scholar Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Samuel Irving Son M 13 Scholar Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Mary Jane Irving Daughter F 7 Scholar Bradford, Yorkshire, England

In the 1861 census Walter Irving (age 26), Warehouseman Stuff, was a unmarried boarder in Alma Place, Calverley with Farsley, Bradford, Yorkshire & Yorkshire (West Riding), England.^[3]

In the 1871 census Walter Irving (age 32) was the lodger of William Wodehouse in Yorkshire Street Reed Hotel, Wardleworth, Rochdale, Lancashire, England.^[4]

Walter Irving Lodger M 32 Commercial Traveller Yorkshire, England

In the 1881 census Walter Irving (age 47) was the unmarried head of household at 34, Victoria Street, Bradford, Yorkshire & Yorkshire (West Riding), England.^[5]

Walter Irving Head Unmarried M 47 Finisher master employing 16 men 2 boys Bradford, Yorkshire, England

Christina Irving Cousin Unmarried F 50 Housekeeper (dom) Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Research Notes

BRADFORD-HORTON LANE CHAPEL, (CONGREGATIONAL.) About the year 1781, the Rev. Joseph Cockin, then of Kipping, influenced by an earnest zeal for the promotion of the gospel truth, began to preach occasionally in the streets of Bradford. At his first coming he was alone, and with some difficulty preached on a fine evening in the old market-place, standing on some steps in front of a shop. The Methodists had already several Societies in the neighbourhood, and did not regard Mr. Cockin with favour. Before this time, several persons, dissatisfied with the doctrine at the old chapel, had attempted to form an Independent congregation. A young man, named Hales, frequently preached to them, and was much esteemed. But though he had been bought off from his apprenticeship at Wakefield, that he might devote himself to the ministry, he suddenly abandoned that thought and gave up his religious profession. This led to the formation of the Baptist congregation in Westgate. After his first essay, Mr Cockin was warmly welcomed, especially by those whom the Evangelical ministry of the Rev. Mr. Stilling fleet, a clergyman of Calvinistic Methodist views, had already attracted to his church at Bierley. A room in the old brewery was soon engaged, and a congregation was gathered. The people invited Mr. Cockin to be their minister, which invitation was declined; a church being formed.

Sources

1. ↑ 1841 Census of England and Wales, conducted on the 6 June.
2. ↑ 1851 Census: "1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 September 2023)
   Walter Irving (17), unmarried son, in household of Christopher Irving (48) at 42, Westgate, Bradford, Yorkshire & Yorkshire (West Riding), England. Born in England.
3. ↑ 1861 Census: "1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG09; Piece number: 3345; Folio: 132; Page: 13; Schedule: 65
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 September 2023)
   Walter Irving (26), unmarried boarder, Warehouseman stuff, in Alma Place, Calverley with Farsley in Bradford registration district in England.
4. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG10; Piece number: 4124; Folio: 56; Page: 10; Schedule: 42
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 September 2023)
   Walter Irving (32) lodger in household of William Wodehouse (43) in Yorkshire Street Reed Hotel, Wardleworth in Rochdale registration district in Lancashire, England.
5. ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 7 September 2023)
   Walter Irving (47), unmarried head of household at 34, Victoria Street, Bradford, Yorkshire & Yorkshire (West Riding), England.

• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975." Database. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 8 July 2022. Index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City.

• 1841 Census of England and Wales: Bradford, Yorkshire, England

• "England and Wales Census, 1841." Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 8 July 2022. From "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census." Database and images. findmypast. http://www.findmypast.com : n.d. Citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.