Sir
William
Pickles
Hartley
Born in Colne, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Son of John Hartley
and Margaret (Pickles) Hartley
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Martha O'Connor (Horsfield) Hartley
— married
1866 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
[children unknown]
Died
at age 76
in Southport, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Profile last modified
| Created 13 Feb 2024
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Biography
William Hartley is Notable.
William was born in 1846. He was the son of John Hartley. He passed away in 1922.
Sir William Pickles HARTLEY was the founder of the "Hartley's Jam" empire.
William was Grammar school educated but left school at about fourteen to work at his mother's grocery shop. He started in business for himself in Colne at the age of sixteen.
He was knighted in 1908 for his charitiable acts.
In the 1851 census William (age 5), Scholar, was the son of John Hartley in Colne, Lancashire, England.[1]
In the 1861 census William (age 15) was the unmarried son of John Hartley in Colne, Lancashire, England.[2]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| John Hartley | Head | Married | M | 36 | Whitesmith | Trawden, Lancashire |
| Margaret Hartley | Wife | Married | F | 36 | Colne, Lancashire | |
| William P Hartley | Son | Unmarried | M | 15 | Colne, Lancashire | |
| John Pickles | Widowed | M | 68 | Cotton Worsted Handloom Weaver | Cowling Head, Yorkshire |
In the 1871 census William (age 25), Wholesale Drysalter Smallware Dealer, was the married head of household in Colne, Lancashire, England.[3]
In the 1881 census William (age 35), Wholesale Preserve Manfacturer Employing On Average 120 Women & 30 Men, was the married head of household on Sussex Rd, North Meols, Lancashire, England.[4]
In the 1891 census William (age 45), Marmalade Manufacturer, was the married head of household in Fazakerley, Lancashire, England.[5]
In the 1901 census William (age 55), Preserves Manufacturer, was the married head of household in Fazakerley, Lancashire, England.[6]
In the 1911 census William (age 65), Preserve Manufacturer, was the married head of household in Southport, Lancashire, England.[7]
William died on 25 October 1922 and their estate passed probate on 5 February 1923 in Lancashire, England.[8][9]
Sources
- ↑
1851 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1851"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: HO107; Piece/Folio: 2254 / 521; Page: 10; Line: 13
FamilySearch Record: SGTM-999 (accessed 13 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQ7-XW9K-Y
William Pickles Hartley (5) son, Scholar, in household of John Hartley (26) in Colne, Lancashire, England. Born in Colne, Lancashire. - ↑
1861 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1861"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG09; Piece/Folio: 3080 / 72; Page: 7; Line: 19
FamilySearch Record: M7GN-845 (accessed 13 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQZ-GSRJ-R
William P Hartley (15), unmarried son, in household of John Hartley (36) in Colne, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Colne, Lancashire. - ↑
1871 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1871"
citing The National Archives of the UK
FamilySearch Record: KZP4-QRF (accessed 13 February 2024)
William Pickels Hartley (25), married, Wholesale Drysalter Smallware Dealer, head of household in Colne, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Colne, Lancashire. - ↑
1881 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1881"
citing p. 18, Piece/Folio 3749/12, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,079
FamilySearch Record: Q27L-1F94 (accessed 13 February 2024)
William P Hartly (35), married, Wholesale Preserve Manfacturer Employing On Average 120 Women & 30 Men, head of household in North Meols in Ormskirk registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Colne, Lancashire, England. - ↑
1891 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1891"
citing The National Archives of the UK Class: RG12; Piece/Folio: 2980/ 127; Page: 10; Line: 10
FamilySearch Record: 7Q99-CT2 (accessed 13 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSQQ-YSCK-P
William Pickles Hartley (45), married, Marmalade Manufacturer, head of household in Fazakerley, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. Born in Lancashire, England. - ↑
1901 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1901"
citing Fazakerley subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: X9K2-1RV (accessed 13 February 2024)
William P Hartley (55), married, Preserves Manufacturer, head of household in Fazakerley in West Derby registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Colne, Lancashire. - ↑
1911 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1911"
citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
FamilySearch Record: XWYQ-V22 (accessed 13 February 2024)
William Pickles Hartley (65), married, Preserve Manufacturer, head of household in Southport in Ormskirk registration district in Lancashire, England. Born in Colne, Lancashire. - ↑
Probate:
"England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007706197_001_M9C1-5VP; Image number: 50
FamilySearch Record: QPLZ-882R (accessed 13 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9Y1-D7DG-F
William Pickles Hartley probate on 5 Feb 1923 in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. Died 25 Oct 1922. - ↑
Probate:
"England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007706197_002_M9C1-5VG; Image number: 47
FamilySearch Record: QPLD-865V (accessed 13 February 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9Y1-D785-6
William Pickles Hartley probate on 5 Feb 1923 in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. Died 25 Oct 1922.
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