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Edward Victor Darby 1905–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Feb 1905

Birth Location: Soyland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 1997

Death Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire, England

Father: Samuel Darby

Mother: Louisa Whiteley

Spouse(s): Hettie Hirst

Children(s): Elaine Darby

In 1905, Edward Victor Darby entered the world in Soyland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, born to Samuel Darby And Louisa Whiteley. In 1911, Edward Victor Darby resided in Rishworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. In 1921, Edward Victor Darby resided in Barkisland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. Edward Victor Darby married Hettie Hirst, and had children including Elaine Darby, Kathleen Darby. Edward Victor Darby passed away in 1997 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Edward Victor Darby entered the world in Soyland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, born to Samuel Darby And Louisa Whiteley.
  • In 1911, Edward Victor Darby resided in Rishworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England.
  • In 1921, Edward Victor Darby resided in Barkisland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England.
  • Edward Victor Darby married Hettie Hirst, and had children including Elaine Darby, Kathleen Darby.
  • Edward Victor Darby passed away in 1997 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Darby's Ancestors

Self
Edward Darby
1905–1997
Birth Place: Soyland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Parents
Samuel Darby
1880–1948
Lower Whitley, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England
Louisa Whiteley
1881–1957
Soyland Town, Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Walter (William) Darby
1846–1908
Briston, Erpingham, Norfolk, England
Frances Twiddy
1849–1938
Briston, Erpingham, Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
(Father) Williams
1820–
Sophia Darby
1818–1889
Susan Twiddy
1820–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Darby
1777–1847
Sophia Birch
1779–
James Twiddy
1780–1849
Mary Loads
1782–1865

Edward Darby's Descendants

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Edward (Victor) Darby (16 Feb 1905–1997) m. Hettie Hirst (17 Jun 1910–1999)
  1. 1. Elaine Darby 1936–2001 m. Colin (Howard) Brearley 1936–2019

Edward Darby's Timeline

5 Records

1905
16 Feb 1905
Birth of Edward Victor Darby in Soyland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Soyland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
1911
1911
Age 6
Edward Victor Darby resided here in Rishworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Rishworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
1921
1921
Age 16
Edward Victor Darby resided here in Barkisland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Barkisland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
1939
1939
Age 34
Edward Victor Darby resided here in Ripponden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Ripponden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
1997
1997
Age 92
Death of Edward Victor Darby in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1905
    Event Place: Soyland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] General Register Office; United Kingdom
    [3] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [4] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013713D
    [5] 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1521504, ED 7, Sch 119; Book: 21504

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Rishworth, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Barkisland, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 1521504, ED 7, Sch 119; Book: 21504

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Ripponden, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013713D

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1997
    Event Place: Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: General Register Office; United Kingdom

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