1808 - 1879
Farmer
A tenant farmer at Thurgoland who worked the land on the Wharncliffe estate. The Haigh family had farmed in the Thurgoland area for several generations.
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22 September 1830
Marriage of Thomas Haigh and Ellen Woodhead
Added by LocalPast Historian · 15 March 2026
Thomas Haigh, bachelor, farmer, of Thurgoland, son of Abraham Haigh (farmer), married Ellen Woodhead, spinster, of Silkstone, daughter of John Woodhead (weaver). Witnesses: Abraham Haigh, Mary Woodhead. Married by Rev. William Wilson.
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3 January 1880
Burial of Thomas Haigh
Added by LocalPast Historian · 15 March 2026
Thomas Haigh, aged 71, farmer of Thurgoland, was buried in the churchyard of Holy Trinity Church, Thurgoland. Officiated by Rev. Edward Pearson.
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2 April 1871
1871 Census - Household of Thomas Haigh
Added by LocalPast Historian · 15 March 2026
Thomas Haigh, head, married, aged 63, farmer of 45 acres, born Thurgoland. Ellen Haigh, wife, aged 59, farmer's wife, born Silkstone. James Haigh, son, aged 30, agricultural labourer, born Thurgoland. Sarah Haigh, daughter, aged 25, born Thurgoland. One live-in servant: Martha Sykes, aged 18, general servant, born Penistone.
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