Some years ago a little volume came into my possession. "A Journey From Aleppo to Jerusalem," by Henry Maundrell, MA. Printed by Rivington, London in 1823.
The front pages and end papers have entries in pen and ink concerning family events of a family called Garforth.
The earliest event recorded is 1809 and the latest 1899 - a period of 90 years.
Other surnames include Estley [or Esley?], Waddington, Kershaw, Greenwoiod, Fowler, usually joined by marriage.
The places cited as event venues include Elland, Yks; Hull, Yks; Manchester, Lancs; Wyke; Aldborough; Halifax, Yks.
The penultimate entry records the death of Thomas Richard Kershaw, ate 33, described as 'Maltster of Elland, of Stafford House, Halifax.
Stafford House [that stood on land behind the yet existing Stafford Arms Public House] was purchased by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and converted internally into a meeting house and schoolrooms. Around 20 years ago - could be more - Stafford House was demolished and a regular Mormon Chapel/Meetinghouse now stands in its stead.
I will be pleased to deliver this book with its family history entries to any descendant of the Garforth family with definite connections to the family. It is time the family history was put into their hands.
QUILLTALES
