Heaton,+Frank

Frank Heaton

Born1887, Frank Sutcliffe Heaton was the son of John Sutcliffe Heaton ( born1850 ) and Susey, nee Boocock, who married in 1874. The couple both from the Hawksbridge area of Oxenhope farmed for a time at Oldfield before moving back to a farm in that area, All the children of this couple and the succeeding generations have Sutcliffe as their middle name, An Abraham Heaton married a Mary Sutcliffe whose family had farmed Lower Laithe farm for generations. John Sutcliffe Heaton took over the the farm around 1870. It is now under Leeshaw Resevoir.

Later John farmed at Great Stones.Oxenhope.

The older brother of Frank, James S Heaton married Emma Dewhirst of Dunkirk Mill. Both brothers worked there as cotton band makers. James was an overlooker then the manager and his family line later took over the mill.

Frank married Hilda Bancroft in 1919 and they had a daughter Marion who still lives in the family home on Marsh ( as 2010 ) All the extended family were connected with Marsh Chapel where Franks' name is enscribed on the plaque in the building.

Frank served in the Royal Garrison Artillery, "b" Company as Gunner 114018.He was also a Driver in charge of horses and carrying shells up to the front line. Served in France until the end of the war. Frank died in 1971 aged 84 years.