George Bertram Holdsworth, J.P.,
[1879-1942]
[1879-1942]
George Bertram Holdsworth of
Netherside Hall, near Skipton.
Third son of
Clement Holdsworth, George was born at 48 Heath Crescent, Halifax on 12th June 1879.
He married
Mabel Highley, daughter of William Highley of Halifax on 3 June 1919 at Christ Church, Harrogate.
They had three sons,
John 1920,
Michael 1921 and
William 1922.
George was Lieut. Yorkshire Dragoons 1900-1904, and a Justice of the Peace for the West Riding from 1916.
In 1934, while deep-sea fishing, he broke four American angling records.
George was a key member of
Kilnsey Angling Club, 1920-1942.
After Mabel died, George married Mrs. Glory Gregson of Greystones, Kingsgate on 25th January 1936 in a quiet ceremony and small reception at Claridge's beforehand in London. They left almost immediately for a holiday in South Africa.
George Bertram Holdsworth died of throat cancer on 23 Oct 1942 at Scargill House, and was interred at Saint Mary's Church, Kettlewell.
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George B Holdsworth ca. 1898 Marked on reverse "George (Left)" Other person unknown. Photographed by Davis and Sons, Corn Market, Halifax |
George Bertram Holdsworth Mabel Highley wedding 3 June 1919 |
George Bertram Holdsworth [1879-1942] with sons John and Michael, 1924 at Netherside Hall, Threshfield |
George Bertram Holdsworth [1879-1942] |
Mabel Holdsworth |
Mabel Holdsworth |
Shaw Lodge, Halifax, ca. 1917 |
August 12 1898 at Conistone Moor |
Shaw Lodge, Halifax September 1901 NG, CGH, ?, FGH, GBH Constance Gertrude Holdsworth Florence Gwendoline Holdsworth George Bertram Holdsworth |
Shaw Lodge, Halifax September 1901 CGH, ?, NG, GBH, FGH Constance Gertrude Holdsworth George Bertram Holdsworth Florence Gwendoline Holdsworth |
Shaw Lodge, Halifax 1901 Back row: GBH, NG, CGH, CSG, BG Front: FGH George Bertram Holdsworth Constance Gertrude Holdsworth Florence Gwendoline Holdsworth |
The 'HEN' at Shaw Lodge, Halifax 1901 |
George, Kathleen and Hugh Holdsworth at Macedon, Victoria May 1902 Back row: Codger, HRH Front row: Mrs Wood, GBH, KMH, CMU, S Wood Hugh Reginald Holdsworth George Bertram Holdsworth Kathleen Marian Holdsworth |
Hanging Rock, Macedon, Victoria May 1902 |
George B Holdsworth at Fern-Tree Creek Macedon, Victoria. May 1902 |
R.M.S. OROYA, Sep 1902 GBH 3rd left back row KMH far right middle row HRH first left, front row C W L Crompton, first right, front row Click here for further information |
Lucy, at Shaw Lodge, Halifax. 1903 |
Shaw Lodge, Halifax. 1903 |
'Herald' on the Norfolk Broads, 1903 JL Ingham - T Brooks |
Shaw Lodge, Halifax. 1903 |
Mile House, near Scargill House, Kettlewell. 1901 |
George Bertram Holdsworth on 'Compton' at Catteral Hall |
George B Holdsworth's signature letter, admitting him to John Holdsworth & Co Ltd, 1908 |
George B Holdsworth's Deep Sea Fishing Breaks Four American Angling Records 1934 |
George B Holdsworth - Catteral Beagles, 1 Jan 1931 |
George B Holdsworth - second marriage, 1936 |
George B Holdsworth - Will Press Cutting, 1942 |
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