Halstead/Halsted Family History
The Genealogy of those with the Halstead, Halsted and related surnames or given names

HALSTEAD, Frank Thomas
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Name HALSTEAD, Frank Thomas Birth 9 Feb 1879 Langfield, Yorkshire, England
[1, 2] Baptism 25 May 1879 Wesleyan Methodist Chapel; Lumbutts, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
[2] Gender Male Ω Census Son 3 Apr 1881 5 Black Dyke, Langfield, Yorkshire, England
Ω Census Son 3 Apr 1881 5 Black Dyke, Langfield, Yorkshire, England
[3] - a Carpenter & Joiner, living with his wife Sarah, sons Titus William and Frank Thomas, daughter Bertha
Witness Role: Principal: James HALSTEAD
Ω Census Son 5 Apr 1891 14 Lumbutts, Langfield, Yorkshire, England
Ω Census Son 5 Apr 1891 14 Lumbutts, Langfield, Yorkshire, England
[4] - a Joiner, living with his wife Sarah, sons Titus William, Frank T and Arthur, daughter Bertha
Witness Role: Principal: James HALSTEAD
Ω Census Son 31 Mar 1901 Twineshead Clough, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
Ω Census Son 31 Mar 1901 Twineshead Clough, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
[5] - a Carpenter, living with his wife Sarah, sons Titus William, Frank T and Arthur, daughter Bertha, boarder Sutcliffe HALSTEAD
Witness Role: Principal: James HALSTEAD
Census 2 Apr 1911 11 Bar Street, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
Census2 Apr 1911 11 Bar Street, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
[6] Newspaper Article 26 Jul 1918 Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
Todmorden & District News Newspaper Article 26 Jul 1918 Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
[7] Todmorden & District News - NEWS FROM A PRISONER OF WAR
Pte. Frank T. Halstead, Royal Enniskillen Fusiliers, who is a prisoner of war at Gustrow, Germany, writing to his ten-year-old daughter on May 4th, says that all the boys who trained with him at Rugeley have "gone under" with the exception of twelve, and adds—“ I think you ought to be thankful I am alive. I had a very narrow escape, but it had not to be. It was awful, I can assure you, I hope you don’t bother about me being a prisoner, for I am safe, and if I have health I shall come back again. I am in fairly good health, and hope you are the same.’’ On Wednesday morning his mother received a postcard from him. dated May 23rd, so that it had been more than two months on the way. In it he says "l am quite well, and I hope you are same. Keep your pluck up. I shall be home as soon as the war is over."— Another brother. Pte. Arthur Halstead, N.F., has been officially reported missing as from April 13th, and nothing been heard of him since.
Census19 Jun 1921 206 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
Census19 Jun 1921 206 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
[8] Occupation 19 Jun 1921 206 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
Cotton weaver Occupation 19 Jun 1921 206 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
[8] Cotton weaver - Employment: Fielden Bros Ltd
Census 29 Sep 1939 5 Knowlwood Road, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
Census29 Sep 1939 5 Knowlwood Road, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
[9] Death Oct 1944 5 Knowlwood Road, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
[10] Burial 25 Oct 1944 St Paul; Cross Stone, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
[11] Person ID I678 HalstedMaster Last Modified 13 Nov 2025
Father HALSTEAD, James, b. 1849, Langfield, Yorkshire, England
Mother GAUKROGER, Sarah, b. 1852, Langfield, Yorkshire, England
d. Between Oct 1930 and Dec 1930, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
(Age 78 years) Marriage 31 Dec 1874 St John the Baptist, Halifax, Yorkshire, England
[12, 13] - After Banns. The marriage was witnessed by John HALSTEAD and Elizabeth HALSTEAD.
Family ID F4198 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 MARSHALL, Elizabeth, b. 1880, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
d. Jun 1916, Knowlwood Place, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
(Age 36 years) Marriage 28 Jan 1908 Wesleyan Chapel; York Street, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
[12, 14] - Married in the Wesleyan Chapel, York Street according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Wesleyan Methodists, by Certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Ernest Farrer WOODHEAD and Bertha HALSTEAD.
Witness Role: Witness: Bertha HALSTEAD
Children 1. HALSTEAD, Edith, b. 16 Jul 1908, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
d. 15 Sep 2002, Calderdale, Yorkshire, England
(Age 94 years)Family ID F4203 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 13 Nov 2025
Family 2 SUTCLIFFE, Agnes, b. 17 Aug 1885, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
d. 12 Dec 1957, The General Hospital, Halifax, Yorkshire, England
(Age 72 years) Marriage 1920 Todmorden, Yorkshire, England
[15] Family ID F8589 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 13 Nov 2025
- a Carpenter & Joiner, living with his wife Sarah, sons Titus William and Frank Thomas, daughter Bertha
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Sources - [S2] GRO Birth Indexes, (Available on many websites -
This covers all Birth registrations in England and Wales from July 1837. To obtain copies of certificates see https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/), 1.
Q1 1879 - Ref 9a 253 - Todmorden - [S10737] Ancestry Parish Records, (This source covers all parish records available via the Ancestry website: https://www.ancestry.co.uk whether it be baptism, marriage or burial. Not all will have images but the source should point to the correct record set), 16.
Yorkshire non-conformist Baptisms - [S6144] Census 1881 RG11 Piece:4359 Folio:074 Page:14, 6150.
- [S6143] Census 1891 RG12 Piece:3547 Folio:022 Page:14, 6149.
- [S6142] Census 1901 RG13 Piece:4087 Folio:074 Page:02, 6148.
- [S1267] Census 1911 RG14 Piece:26152 Schedule:0057, 1278.
- [S6923] British Newspaper Archive, (This is a single source that covers all entries in the British Newspaper Archive. Check each individual's entries for any articles that record more details and information.
Website: https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/), Todmorden & District News - Friday 26 July 1918, 31.
- [S14367] Census 1921 206 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, Yorkshire, England RG15/21254 Schedule:0151, (RG15/21254 Schedule:0151).
- [S10276] 1939 Register, (A generic source for the 1939 Register (ID cards and Ration books) for England and Wales. Slowly being migrated to seperate sources for each househod), 30.
RG101/3743g/002 - [S3] GRO Deaths Indexes, (Available on many websites -
This covers all Death registrations in England and Wales from July 1837. To obtain copies of certificates see https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/), 3.
Q4 1944 - Ref 9a 315 - Todmorden - [S10737] Ancestry Parish Records, (This source covers all parish records available via the Ancestry website: https://www.ancestry.co.uk whether it be baptism, marriage or burial. Not all will have images but the source should point to the correct record set), 16.
West Yorkshire Deaths - [S5524] Certificate Marriage held, (We hold a copy of the marriage certificate for all of these. If you require a copy please contact us. They are not available on our site due to the number and overall size), 5.
- [S78] GRO Marriages Indexes, (Available on many websites -
This covers all Marriage registrations in England and Wales from July 1837. To obtain copies of certificates see https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/), 2.
Q4 1874 - Ref 9a 804 - Halifax - [S78] GRO Marriages Indexes, (Available on many websites -
This covers all Marriage registrations in England and Wales from July 1837. To obtain copies of certificates see https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/), 2.
Q1 1908 - Ref 9a 361 - Todmorden - [S78] GRO Marriages Indexes, (Available on many websites -
This covers all Marriage registrations in England and Wales from July 1837. To obtain copies of certificates see https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/), 2.
Q2 1920 - Ref 9a 755 - Todmorden
- [S2] GRO Birth Indexes, (Available on many websites -
This covers all Birth registrations in England and Wales from July 1837. To obtain copies of certificates see https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/), 1.
