Joseph Highley 1828 - 1904

In the last post we learned that Joseph Highley was living at Jonny-gate on Erringden Moor in 1864 with his wife Eunice and 6 children, and receiving poor relief from the township of Heptonstall. Jonny-gate would appear to be another name for Johnny Gap.

The photo below shows 'The remains of Johnny Gap'. I am indebted to Paul Knights for his permission to use this photo from his Blog 'Landscape Story' - Imprints – Landscape Story

The various census records show Joseph living at:

Haugh Gate Head in 1841

Law Hill in 1851, occupation Wool Comber

Jonny Gap in 1861, occupation Labourer

Bank Bottom in 1871, occupation Beerhouse keeper

Sportsman Inn in 1881, occupation Beer seller

Gates End in 1891, occupation Beer retailer

Four Gates End, Cragg in 1901, occupation Retired beer seller

Joseph was the landlord at the Sportsman Inn in Cragg Vale. His son Alfred took over from him.

The former Sportsman Inn, originally a Beerhouse, closed in 1950.
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Jospeh, Eunice and two of their children, William Henry and Mary Ann are buried at the church of St John in the Wilderness in Cragg Vale.

Church of St John in the Wilderness, Cragg Vale (right) Grave of Eunice, Joseph, Mary Ann and William Henry

Gravestone inscription