Tuesday, April 28, 2026

James Kershaw killed on Mytholmroyd station in 1860

James Kershaw (snr), 1803-1860, was the father of James Kershaw (jnr) who married Mary Ann Clough in 1874 and was mentioned in the last post.

He was involved in a fatal railway accident on Mytholmroyd station.

The following article appeared in the Halifax Courier on 25th August 1860.


Mytholmroyd station 2014

Early photo of Mytholmroyd station
(used with permission)

Death certificate of James Kershaw


Next post: More about  the life of James Kershaw (snr)

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