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Blind Peter Barker
Remembering Hampsthwaite’s Blind Joiner - an article by Shaun WilsonLike the market town of Knaresborough, who had ‘Blind Jack’ – John Metcalf, the road builder of Yorkshire in the eighteenth century, the small rural village of Hampsthwaite had it’s blind hero also, almost a century later – Peter Barker who became known as ‘The Blind Joiner of Hampsthwaite.’ Though there are some similarities between John Metcalf and Peter Barker’s lives, these are purely co-incidental and each fulfilled a life, character and career in their own right.
Jane Ridsdale
JANE RIDSDALEAged 33 years, born at Hampsthwaite, near Harrogate, Yorkshire, her height is 31 ½ inches.She is remarkably chearfull & enjoys very good health.Published July 1st 1807 by Jane Ridstale, at Harrogate where purchasers of this Print will have the opportunity of seeing and conversing with her
Joshua Tetley
Joshua Tetley was the founder of Tetley’s Brewery in Leeds, and he retired with his wife Hannah to Hollins Hall on the outskirts of Hampsthwaite (Hollins Hall Retirement Village).
The Execution of Hannah Whitley
Arsenic Poisoning in Hampsthwaite - The Execution of Hannah Whitley In 1789, Hannah Whitley of Hampsthwaite used a pie as the delivery medium for a fatal dose of arsenic, with the poison concentrated in the crust. She claimed She had been coerced into the act of poisoning by her employer, a local linen weaver named Horseman, who was involved in an on-going feud with the intended victim.
Scrubbers and Stones
SCRUBBERS & STONES - Sat 29th June 10.30am - 2.30pm - Entry FREE! Explore the Memorials at St Thomas a'Becket Memorials Treasure Trail - for children if all ages Self-Service / Self-Checkout BBQ from 12 noon (inc. veg option) Food £2, Drink £1, Donations? - yes please! Hot & Cold Drinks Laptop & Screen to show Mapping Hampsthwaite’s Past Use a Bucket & Brush to help reveal Inscriptions on the older memorials . . . or just Sit & Enjoy CORPUS CHRISTI BRASS BAND . . . from 11.30am . . . followed by Afternoon Tea & Cakes at the Memorial Hall!
Hampsthwaite Open Gardens
Hampsthwaite Open Gardens - Sat 29th June 12.30am - 5.00pm - Entry £5.00 (accompanied under 15's FREE) Tickets on the day from Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall Plant sales - many named varieties of plants Delicious homemade refreshments Afternoon tea and cakes served from 12.30pm at the Memorial Hall
Genealogy Websites
Free genealogy websites will help you start your family history research at no cost as listed by the 'Who Do You Think You Are' magazine.
Kitchen Refurbishment
Memorial Hall kitchen is now completely, and expertly, refurbished by Neil,Batty Builders Ltd as a result of a grant awarded by the National Lottery's 'Reaching Communities' fund.See also the equivalent
Amy Woodforde-Finden
A highly successful composer of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, Amy Woodforde-Finden, together with her husband and step-son, is laid to rest in the churchyard of St Thomas à Becket Parish Church. Inside the church there is an impressive marble monument of her, created by the renowned sculptor George Edward Wade. It was unveiled in 1923 and a few years later, Finden Gardens in Hampsthwaite was named in her honour.[Click on title or image to link to articles]
Amy Woodforde-Finden Centenary Events (2)
Amy Woodforde-Finden : 'An Evening with Amy'A centenary concert to celebrate the life and works of Amy was held in Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall on April 21st 2023 Click on images to open full-size in new window and use the Browser back arrow to return to here.

Wilson / Willson

Wilson Name Meaning
English: from the Middle English personal name Will + patronymic -son ‘son of Will’. Will was a very common medieval short form of William . This surname is also very common among African Americans.
Willson Name Meaning
English (eastern): variant of Wilson
Source:
Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
Similar surnames:
Tilson, Gilson, Ritson, Hilson, Watson, Sisson, Wilmot, Dillon
F rom: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/learn/facts

Plot No. 63

Bernard Wilson
Lena Wilson

Plot No. 80

Isaac Wilson
Mary Ann Wilson

Plot No. 100

Elizabeth Wilson

Bernard WILSON Plot 63

Isaac Wilson Plot 80

Elizabeth Wilson Plot 100

Inscription

In Loving Memory Of
Harold Bernard Wilson
Died 30th October 1998
Lena Wilson
Died 26th April 2013
Also Grandaughter
Lisa Calderbank
Aged 6 Months

In Loving Memory Of
Isaac Wilson
Of Wydra House, Fewston
Who Died October 19th 1899
Aged 55 Years.
Also Mary Ann, Wife Of The Above
Who Died March 2nd 1903
Aged 61 Years.
“Thy Will Be Done”

In Memory Of
Elizabeth, Wife Of Enoch Wilson,
Bay Horse Inn,
Swincliffe Top, Felliscliffe
Who Died June The 3rd 1880
Aged 63 Years

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Plot No. 449

John Wilson
Amelia Wilson

Plot No. 579

Joseph Harold Wilson
Ethel Georgina Wilson

Plot No. 659

Elaine Mary Wilson

John WILSON Plot 449

Ethel G Wilson Plot 579

Elaine Margaret Wilson Plot 659

Inscription

In Loving Memory Of
John Wilson
A Proud Yorkshireman
16 August 1928
13 March 2015
Also His Beloved Wife
Amelia Née Boyce
28 February 1926
31 January 2017
Loved And Missed

In Loving Memory Of
Ethel G. Wilson
Died 22nd July 1964
Aged 74years
Also
Joseph H. Wilson
Died 17th October 1967
Aged 78 Years
Parents Of A Devoted
Family

In
Loving Memory
Of
Elaine Mary Wilson
Nee Hebblethwaite
A Beloved Wife
Mother And Grandmother
Died 20th October 2008
Aged 61 Years

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Plot No. 685

Arthur Douglas (Bill) Wilson
Zoe Catherine Isobel Wilson

Plot No. 938

Jonathan Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson
Hannah Wilson

Plot No. 1265

John Robert Wilson
Laura Annie Wilson

Zoe Catherine I Wilson Plot 685

Jonathan WILSON Plot 938

John Robert WILSON Plot 1265

Inscription

In Loving Memory Of
Zoe
Catherine I. Wilson
Dearly Loved Wife
Of Bill
And A Much Loved Mother
And Granny
19-1-1922 - 8-2-1995
Also
Her Beloved Husband
Arthur D. Wilson
14-4-2004

In Loving
Memory
Of
Jonathan Wilson
Of
Felliscliffe
Who Died Dec 31st 1908
Aged 66 Years
Blessed Are The Dead Which Die In The Lord
Also Of Elizabeth
Wife Of The Above
Who Died Feb 8th 1915
Aged 77 Years
They Rest From Their Labours
Also Of Hannah
Sister Of The Above
Died Sept. 24th 1920
Aged 72 Years
"Thy Will Be Dpne"

In Loving Memory Of
Laura Annie Wilson
Beloved Wife Of John R Wilson
Of Felliscliffe
Died July 9th 1921
Aged 40 Years
Also Of John Robert
Beloved Husband Of The Above
Died Sept 9th 1952
Aged 74 Years

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Plot No. 2013

Sarah Jane Wilson

Plot No. 2041

Emily Wilson

Plot No. 3029

Bilton Josephus Wilson
Sarah Wilson

Sarah Jane Wilson Plot 2013

Emily Wilson Plot 2041

Bilton Josephus Wilson Plot 3029

Inscription

In Remembrance Of
Sarah Jane Wilson
Of Hampsthwaite
Who Died December 22nd 1868
Aged 40 Years

In Memory Of
Emily
Wife Of John Wilson And
The Beloved Daughter Of
William And Jane Rayner
Of Norwood. She Died April
19th 1869. Aged 24 Years
In The Prime Of Life I Was Cut Down
No Longer Could I Stay:
Because It Was My Saviour's Will
To Call Me Hence Away

In Memory Of
Bilton Josephus Wilson
Only Son Of The Late
Revd. Joseph Wilson Many
Years Vicar Of This Parish
Born
July 4th 1778
Died
January 28th 1866
Also Of Sarah Wife Of
The Above Named
Bilton Josephus Wilson
Born Feby. 26th 1811
Died March 29th 1869

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Plot No. 3053

David Wilson
Dorathy Wilson

Plot No. 3124

William Wilson
Sarah Wilson

David Wilson Plot 3053

William Wilson Plot 3124

Inscription

In This Grave
Lie The Mortal Remains Of
David Wilson
Of Hampsthwaite
Formerly Of Haverah Park
Who Died March 6th 1837
In The 78th Year Of His Age.
Also Dorathy Wilson, His Wife
Who Died November 8th 1835
In The 77th Year Of Her Age.
“Blessed Are The Dead Which Die
In The Lord”

In
Loving Memory Of
William Wilson
Of Hampsthwaite
Who Died August 29th 1902
Aged 67 Years
??
Also Sarah
???
Died 23rd August 1917
Aged 80 Years
Peace Perfect Peace

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Church Records

Calverley Info

Additional Information

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Plot No.	Name	Burial Date	Age
	Alice WILSON	13 Feb 1798	43
449	Amelia WILSON	31 Jan 2017	90
	Ann WILSON	11 Dec 1804	41
	Ann WILSON	15 Oct 1825	48
	Ann WILSON	23 Nov 1851	64
	Ann WILSON	28 Jun 1855	82
	Ann WILSON	24 Nov 1880	74
	Anne WILSON	9 Sep 1844	76
685	Arthur Douglas (Bill) WILSON	22 Apr 2004	82
63	Bernard WILSON	30 Oct 1998
3029	Bilton Josephus WILSON	28 Jan 1866	87
685	Zoe Catherine Isobel WILSON	8 Feb 1995	73
	David WILSON	11 Jul 1810
3053	David WILSON	6 Mar 1837
3053	Dorathy WILSON	8 Nov 1835	76
	Edith WILSON	25 Jul 1808	4
659	Elaine Mary WILSON	20 Oct 2008	61
938	Elizabeth WILSON	27 Feb 1815	0
	Elizabeth WILSON	14 Jul 1817	1
	Elizabeth WILSON	2 May 1827	69
	Elizabeth WILSON	25 Mar 1835	22
	Elizabeth WILSON	20 Jul 1837	81
100	Elizabeth WILSON	7 Jun 1880	63
	Elizabeth WILSON	11 Feb 1915	77
2041	Emily WILSON	19 Apr 1869	24
	Enoch WILSON	19 Jul 1817	13
579	Ethel Georgina WILSON	24 Jul 1964	74
	Fanny WILSON	5 Jan 1939	62
	Francis WILSON	11 Oct 1813	0
	Francis WILSON	9 Jan 1867	65
	Grace WILSON	9 Apr 1801	25
	Grace WILSON	29 Mar 1804	62
	Grace WILSON	24 Jul 1821	17
	Grace WILSON	26 Feb 1867	85
	Hannah WILSON	9 Oct 1817	6
	Hannah WILSON	17 Mar 1852	13
	Hannah WILSON	12 Jul 1877	73
938	Hannah WILSON	24 Sep 1920	72
	Harold Reginald WILSON	27 Mar 1915	<1
80	Isaac WILSON	19 Oct 1899	55
	Isabella WILSON	22 May 1799	3
	Isabella WILSON	28 Feb 1808	78
	James WILSON	1 Dec 1804	74
	James WILSON	19 Apr 1831	75
	Jane WILSON	29 Apr 1808	47
	Jane Ellen WILSON	18 Aug 1843	34
	John WILSON	25 Mar 1817	29
	John WILSON	23 Apr 1838	<1
	John WILSON	2 Jul 1839	45
	John WILSON	7 May 1856	81
	John WILSON	1 May 1875	69
	John WILSON	21 Aug 1909	86
449	John WILSON	13 Mar 2015
1265	John Robert WILSON	12 Sep 1952	75
	Jonathan WILSON	8 Oct 1832	71
938	Jonathan WILSON	4 Jan 1909	66
	Joseph WILSON	25 Jun 1820	16
	Joseph WILSON	2 Feb 1840	<1
579	Joseph Harold WILSON	20 Oct 1967
	Judith WILSON	27 May 1816	23
1265	Laura Annie WILSON	12 Jul 1921	39
63	Lena WILSON	26 Apr 2013
	Margaret WILSON	26 Oct 1845	32
	Maria WILSON	27 May 1798	0
	Martha WILSON	12 Jun 1814	0
	Martha WILSON	6 Dec 1825	64
	Martha WILSON	15 Oct 1921	79
	Mary WILSON	-	74
	Mary WILSON	20 Dec 1806	70
	Mary WILSON	18 Nov 1810	50
80	Mary Ann WILSON	2 Mar 1903	61
	Mary Ann WILSON	24 Dec 1909	71
	Peter WILSON	15 May 1797	59
	Rev'd Joseph WILSON	9 Nov 1810	88
	Richard WILSON	15 Dec 1843	81
	Robert WILSON	15 Jun 1796	59
	Robert WILSON	26 Jun 1843	68
	Robert WILSON	10 Jul 1849	44
	Sarah WILSON	2 Sep 1822	49
	Sarah WILSON	9 Apr 1825	69
	Sarah WILSON	12 Jul 1842	2
	Sarah WILSON	7 May 1851	60
3029	Sarah WILSON	29 Mar 1869	58
3124	Sarah WILSON	23 Aug 1917	80
2013	Sarah Jane WILSON	25 Dec 1868	40
	Swires WILSON	12 Aug 1847	<1
	Thomas WILSON	4 Jul 1813	15
	Thomas WILSON	10 May 1829	9
	Thomas WILSON	12 Feb 1833	69
	Thomas WILSON	24 Jun 1841	26
	Timothy WILSON	1 May 1799	77
	William WILSON	17 Jan 1802	42
	William WILSON	3 Jan 1808	75
	William WILSON	14 May 1815	29
	William WILSON	26 Apr 1823	2
	William WILSON	17 May 1838	66
	William WILSON	22 Dec 1864	30
	William WILSON	6 Mar 1879	70
3124	William WILSON	31 Aug 1902	67

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