Please note: The following does not represent an intensive study of the Sykes in Drighlington. It is mainly a survey based on records I came across while researching Benjamin Sykes (c.1731-1817) and John Sykes (c. 1797-1851+) of Adwalton.

The records were taken from both the Bishop's Transcripts on microfilm though LDS and from the Birstall Parish records from 1558-1724 as transcribed by the Yorkshire Archaeological Society (YAS), from Ancestry.com. and from John James's 1866 Pedigree of the Sykes family of Drighlington.

George Sykes (1588-1645), Drighlington and Mary Oates

The family of Sykes is of great antiquity, in both Cumberland and Yorkshire. In the former county, it held the manor of John de Chapel, near Carlisle. The Yorkshire branch possessed lands at Flockton, in the reign of Henry the III., but its original location appears to have been at Kirk-Burton.

George Sykes of Kirkgate, Leeds, (of the family of William Sykes, of the same place, second son of John Sykes, of Flockton, temp. Edward the VI.) m. Elizabeth Hodgson, 25 July, 1581, and was buried at St. Peter's, Leeds, 1 May, 1610, leaving (with other issue) a son,

George Sykes, of Driglington, bap. at Leeds, 25 Oct., 1588,

John James Pedigree 1866

Marriage: George Sykes married Mary Oates on February 3, 1630. Birstall Parish. (YAS).

YAS Note: On the marriage of George Sykes and Mary Oates "Bap. Leeds Parish Church 25 Oct. 1588 son of George Sikes, Viccar layne. Bur. at B. November 21, 1645"

(Baptized Leeds Parish Church 25 October 1588 son of George Sykes of Vicars Lane. Buried at Birstall November 21, 1645).

Notes:

• If he was baptized in Leeds in 1588, he was 42 years old when he married Mary Oates.

Children:

1. James Sykes (1631-1681) and Mary Brooke
   James, "the son of George Sykes of Dringlington", was baptized on June 24, 1631.
   Marriage: Mary Brooke (John James Pedigree, 1866) Not listed Ancestry.com July 2011
   Children:
   1. Grace, the daughter of James Sykes of Drighlington, buried on March 8, 1657.
   2. James Sykes (1657-1725) and Esther Barker and _______
      Birth:
      James, the son of James Sykes, "parish of Birstall township of Drighlington', was baptized in Tong on October 4, 1657 according to the YAS addendum.
      More of James Sykes: Married twice and has issue (John James Pedigree, 1866)
      Marriage: James Sykes of Birstall and Esther Barker of Mirfield 17 April 1688. James would have been 31 years old.
      Children:
      1. Martha of James Sykes of Drighlington baptized October 10, 1697
      Burial of wife of James Sykes: Sarah wife of James Sykes of D buried Feb 2, 1698/99
      Buried: James Sykes of Adwalton, St Peters, Birstall 1 June 1725 (Parish Record and John James Pedigree, 1866)
   3. Mary, the daughter of James Sikes of Drighlington, was baptized on September 25, 1659 in Tong according to the YAS addendum.
   4. Richard Sykes (1661-1737) Berkenshaw and Mary Barber
      Birth: Richard, the son of James Sykes, was baptized on December 15, 1661.
      Marriage: Richard married Mary Barber on July 18, 1683.
      Children:
      1. Richard, the son of Richard Sykes of Drighlington, was buried on April 9, 1685.
      2. James Sykes (1685-1748) and Elizabeth Wood and Jane Emmerson, Drighlington
         Baptism: James son of Richard Sykes of Drighlington, Birstall 10 February 1685
         Marriage: James Sykes of Drighlington married Elizabeth Wood in Birstall parish March 30, 1703 (YAS)
         Children:
         1. Samuel of James Sykes of D May 6, 1705
         2. Solomon of James Sykes of D October 6, 1707
            Marriage: Solomon Sykes of Heckmondwike married Hannah Gill 28 February 1737
            Children:
            1. James of Solomon Sykes of Heckmondwike 18 May 1738
               James of Solomon Sykes of Heckmondwike buried June 2 1747
            2. John of Solomon Sykes of Heckmondwike 1 August 1740
            3. Samuel son of Solomon Sykes buried August 22, 1747
            Death of Solomon Sykes:
            Death of Hannah Gill Sykes:
         3. Mary of James Sykes of D baptized October 29, 1710.
            Death: Mary daughter of James Sykes of D buried May 8, 1723
         4. Abednego Sykes (1711-) and Ann Webster
            Birth: Abednego, son of James Sykes of Drighlington, baptized October 19, 1711.
            Marriage: Abednego Sykes to Ann Webster 25 January 1740 Brotherton, Yorkshire, IGI
            Children: Information on the descentants of Abednego Sykes was provided by Richard Sykes, April 2006
            1. Richard Sykes and Mary
               Birth: 27 Dec 1744, Brotherton
               Marriage: Mary
               Children:
               1. Richard Sykes and Jane Jackson
                  Birth: 26 Dec 1773 Brotherton
                  Marriage: Jane Jackson 1804 Pontefract
                  Children:
                  1. John Sykes and Elizabeth
                     Birth: John Sykes Born 10th Jan 1809 Brotherton
                     Marriage: Elizabeth
                     Children:
                     1. Joseph Sykes and Jane
                        Birth: Joseph Sykes Born 24th Sep 1832 Brotherton
                        Marriage: Jane
                        Children:
                        1. Tom Sykes and Elizabeth Brook
                           Birth: Tom Sykes Born 1875 Beverley East Riding
                           Marriage: Elizabeth Brook 10 Apr 1904 Castleford
                           Children:
                           1. Joseph Sykes and Ivy Caddick
                              Birth: Joseph WilliamÊSykes Born 29th April 1914 Castleford
                              Marriage: Ivy Caddick
                              Children:
                              1. Richard Sykes
                                 Birth: Richard Sykes Born 28th Aug 1963 Wakefield
            Other Comments:
            • The used of the names Solomon and Abednego indicates that this was a family who probably read the bible at home. Their son James was ordained in 1748.
            • Shadrack Meshach and Abednego were friends of Daniel. They were ordered to worship false idols and when they refused they were thrown into a fiery furnace. However, they were miraculously saved for their faith in God. (Daniel 3).
            Other Heckmondwike Records
            • Hannah of James Sykes of Heckmondwike baptized 27 December 1728
            • Mary of James Sykes of Heckmondwike 13 october 1731
            • _____ wife of James Sykes of Heckmondwike buried July 20 1734
            • Jane daughter of James Sykes of Heckmondwike buried October 30, 1734
         Death of Elizabeth Wood Sykes:
         Marriage of James Sykes to Jane Emmerson : James Sykes of Drighlington married Jane Emmerson (No place) 13 December 1721.
         Birth of Jane Emmerson Sykes: Circa 1693 not in Birstall parish
         Children:
         1. James of James Sykes of D buried February 16, 1721/22
         2. James Sykes (1722-1783) and Ann ______
            Birth: James, of James Sykes, of D baptized October 2, 1722 (BT)
            More: Vicar of Bradford author of "Remarks on the Landed and Commercial Policy of England" H m but d. s. p. 7 Aug 1783, and has a monumental tablet in the chancel of Bradford Church (John James, 1866) Marriage: Anne, unknown
            Children: Died without issue per John James 1866
            Death of James Sykes born 1722: Bredford 1783
            Death of Ann Sykes: Mrs. Ann Sykes of Drighlington widow age 63 buried 26 July 1792
            YAS Note: "James Sykes, adm sizar Peterhouse, Cambridge, 1740-41. School: Drighlington. Ordained deacon (Norwich) 1744-45, priest (Lincoln) 1748, vicar of Bradford, Yorks, 1752-83. Died 1783"
         3. Mary, of James Sykes of Drighlington, buried May 8, 1723 (BT).
         4. Joseph Sykes (1725-1785) and Ann Pollard
            More: Lord of the Manor per John James
            Birth: Joseph, of James Sykes of Drighlington, baptized April 7, 1725 (BT)
            Marriage: Anne Pollard, both of Heckmondwike, October 10, 1802. Both made their marks.
            Marriage information taken from John James pedigree 1866.
            Was the lord of the manor really illiterate?
            Children:
            1. James (1751-1836)
               Birth: James of Joseph Sykes of Drighlington, baptized April 11, 1751
               More: James died unmarried 19 November 1836 age 87 buried in Drighlington Chapel, John James 1866
            2. Jane, the daughter of "Mr. Joseph Sykes of Drighlington" baptized June 30, 1755
               Death: Miss Jane Sykes of Drighlington, spinster, age 30, was buried November 24, 1784
               Will: In October 2011 Marian Craddock kindly shared information on Sykes Wills: Vol. 130, 189: 1786 Jane Sykes of Drig. spin to sisters Martha Walker, Sarah & Ann Sykes £300 & Samuel bro & his heirs, niece Ann Marie Walker dw ho in occup of Jn Brook
            3. Hannah (Per John James 1866)
               Birth:
               Marriage: Hannah married Richard Brooke Esq of Leeds (John James 1866)
            4. Martha Sykes (1757-) and Joshua Walker and Thomas Hague
               Birth: Martha, the daughter of "Mr. Joseph Sykes of Drighlington" baptized July 24, 1757
               Marriage: Joshua Walker per John James 1866
               Death of Joshua Walker: 1783 John James 1866
               Marriage: Thomas Hague: "Martha, the daughter of Mr. Joseph Sykes of Drighlington (1724-1785) married Thomas Hague esq. of Crow Nest, Dewsbury.", per Grant Scanlan Museum Officer Kirklees Museums & Galleries Dewsbury Museum Crow Nest Park Heckmondwike Road Dewsbury WF13 2SG, January 2010

               Regarding Martha Hague (b. 1743 d.1819), the wife of Thomas Hague, the information comes from the death notice of another John Hague taken from the November 1867 edition of 'Gentleman's Magazine', it reads: "Oct 1. At Crow Nest, Dewsbury, aged 77, John Hague esq. He was the eldest son of the late Thomas Hague, esq. of Bullcliffe, Wakefield, by Martha, daughter of Joseph Sykes, esq. of Drighlington."

               Grant Scanlan Museum Officer Kirklees Museums & Galleries Dewsbury Museum Crow Nest Park Heckmondwike Road Dewsbury WF13 2SG, February 2010

            5. Sarah Sykes (1764-) and John Hague
               Birth: Sarah, of Mr Joseph Sykes of Dringlington, baptized July 12, 1764
               More: John Hague (b.1753 d.1832) married Sarah Sykes - his first wife. I don't know her birth year or the year of the marriage. They had three sons (John Hague, Joseph Sykes Hague and Thomas Hague). Sarah Sykes died in 1798 which corresponds with the birth of her third son Thomas, presumably her death resulted from childbirth. I'm sure this must be the same Sarah Sykes (sister of Martha, daughter of Joseph) as you have listed on your site. Grant Scanlan Museum Officer Kirklees Museums & Galleries Dewsbury Museum Crow Nest Park Heckmondwike Road Dewsbury WF13 2SG, February 2010
            6. Ann of Mr Joseph Sykes of Drighlington, baptized September 1, 1765
               Marriage: Benjamin Murgatroyd Esq of Red Hall Leeds, d.p.s. 27 May 1850 (John James 1866)
            7. Samuel of Mr. Joseph Sykes of Dringlington, baptized March 8, 1770
               Further Records No children in Birstall parish records
               Death: Samuel Sykes of Drighlington, buried July 27, 1830 age 60

            Death of Joseph Sykes: 1785, 6 September, Mr. Joseph Sykes of Drighlington.
            Death of Ann Sykes: 1792 26 July Mrs Anne Sykes of Drighlington wid.
         5. Thomas, of James Sykes of Drighlington, baptized August 20, 1727 (BT)
            Death: Thomas of James Sykes of Drighlington buried August 22, 1727
         6. Samuel of James Sykes of Drighlington, May 8, 1729 (BT).
            More: Samuel of Dirghlington Col. of the Birstall and Batley Vol. infantry died unmarried July 1830 age 60. per John James 1866
            
         7. Jane, baptized March 7, 1732
            Death: Buried June 3, 1732 (BT)
         8. Ann of James Sykes of Drighlington August 25, 1735
            Marriage: Anne Sykes of Drighlington married Thomas Lister, the younger of Salter-heaton Halifax, Shalloon maker, granted by James Sykes, surrogate. Witnesses: Samuel Sykes and George Margerison, 8 August 1764
         9. Martha of James Sykes of Drighlington, 30 Dec 1737
            Marriage: Martha Sykes of Drighlington married Thomas Wormald, both of Drighlington, December 23, 1760. Witnesses, Hannah Walker and George Margerison (the parish clerk ?)
         Death of James Sykes: John Sykes of Drighlington buried 20 September 1748. SYKES
         Here lies the body of JAMES SYKES of Drighlington
         Who dyed the 26th of September 1748
         In the 66 year of his age
         STOP PASSENGER AND DROP A TEAR
         AND THINK ON ME WHO NOW SLEEPS HERE
         AND WHILST YOU READ THE STATE OF ME
         THINK ON THE GLASS THAT RUNS FOR THEE
         LET NOT THIS WORLD YOUR THOUGHTS BETRAY
         BUT THINK UPON YOU DYING DAY
         Death of Elizabeth Wood Sykes: Elizabeth Sykes of Drighlington, widow, buried December 31, 1757.
         
      3. Death: An infant of Richard Sykes of Drighlington was buried on February 14, 1689.
      4. George and
         George, second son of Richard and Mary Sykes, of Driglington, was bap. at Birstal, 6 Jan., 1689. He settled at Leeds, where he m. Sarah Walker, 24 Nov., 172a, and d. 25 July, 1761, buried at Mill Hill chapel, Leeds. His descendant Capt. James Sykes, is now of the " First Goorkas," Bengal Army. John James, 1866
      5. Faith of Richard Sykes of Birkenshaw, January 12, 1689
         Marriage: Faith Sykes married John Snipe of D October 12, 1715
      6. John and
         Note: John James in the Sykes pedigree of 1866 says: John of Littletown, bap. at Birstall 2 December 1694 M Mary Benson 3 March and appears to have had a son John.
      7. Elizabeth of Richard Sykes of Birkenshay, December 2 1694
      8. Mary daughter of Richard Sykes of Bw buried December 25, 1694
      9. Samuel of Richard Sykes of Birkenshaw, November 19 1696. Mabgate Leeds m Sarah Craven 17 Aug 1723 had issue. John James, 1866
      Note: Birkenshay was a hamlet between Drighlington and Cleckheaton.
      Death: Richard Sykes of Drighlington was buried June 21, 1737
      Death of Mary Barber Sykes: Mary Sykes, widow, of Drighlington was buried January 6, 1742
   5. William, the son of James Sykes, was baptized on January 17, 1664
      Death: William so of James Sykes of D buried on January 13, 1666.
   6. George Sykes (1666-1730) Drighlington/Adwalton and Mercy Eltofts
      George, the son of James Sykes, was baptized on April 16, 1666.
      Bastard: William bastard of George Sykes and Mary (Mercy) Eltofts of D baptized Aug 5, 1697
      Marriage: George Sykes married Mercy Eltoffe, November 28, 1698
      Children:
      1. Sarah of George Sykes of Drighlington November 12, 1699
      2. Elizabeth of George Sykes of Drighlington, August 3, 1701
      3. John Sykes (1703-1799) and Susannah Rhodes
         Baptism: John of George Sykes of Drighlington August 15, 1703
         (listed as the son of George in John James 1866 Pedigree)
         Marriage: John Sykes married Susannah Rhodes on February 2, 1730 in Birstall parish (BT). Susanna was born circa 1707, daughter of John Rhodes of Adwalton (John James 1866 Pedigree).
         Children:
         1. John of John Sykes of Drighlington baptized 13 April 1731
            Death: John buried April 23, 1731
         2. Hannah of John Sykes of Drighlington baptized on September 16, 1731.
         3. Joseph Sykes (1734-??), Maltster, and Ann Esther Crouch
            Birth: Joseph of John Sykes of Drighlington baptized 1 September 1734
            Marriage: Ann Esther Crouch
            Children: See Joseph Sykes and Ann Esther Crouch under Sykes in Adwalton
         4. John of John Sykes of Drighlington baptized June 1, 1736.
            Death: John was buried July 13, 1741.
         5. Mary of John Sykes of Drighlington baptized July 19, 1738.
            Death: John and Mary, son and daughter of John Sykes of Drighlington were buried September 4, 1741.
         6. Richard of John Sykes of Drighlington, baptized May 29, 1740.
            Death: Richard, the son of John Sykes of Drighlington was buried September 13, 1741.
         7. John, of John Sykes of Drighlington, baptized January 3, 1741
            Death: John of John Sykes of Drighlington buried 14 July 1741
         8. Lydia, of John Sykes of Drighlington baptized June 8, 1742.
            Death: Lydia, of John Sykes of Drighlington, buried February 23, 1747.
         9. Mary of John Sykes of Drighlington baptized January 6, 1744.
            Death: Mary, of John Sykes of Drighlington, buried May 6, 1747.
         10. Samuel, of John Sykes of Drighlington baptized June 21, 1744.
             Death: Samuel of John Sykes of Drighlington was buried February 10, 1747.
             Note: THE BAPSTISMS OF MARY AND SAMUEL ARE VERY CLOSE TOGETHER
         11. John Sykes (1747-1814), Maltster, and Hannah Ellison
             Birth: John of John Sykes of Drighlington baptized August 10, 1747.
             Note: Tombstone inscription indicates that this was definitely the son of John and Susanna
             Marriage: John Sykes of Drighlington married Hannah Ellison of Hunsworth 1 June 1767. Both signed. Witnesses: Joseph Ellison and Benjamin Beaumont
             Children:
             1. Sarah daughter of John Sykes, Drighlington, maltster, age 22 buried 8 April, 1790
                Means she was born circa 1768
             2. Buried Betty daughter of John Sykes Drighlington, October 15, 1777
             3. Hannah of John Sykes and Hannah Drighlington, Maltster, born Jan 4, 1778, christened Feb 8, 1778
             4. Nancy of John Sykes Drighlington Maltster, 24 December 1780
             5. Susannah of John Sykes Drighlington , no occupation, 26 October 1783
             6. Meriah of John Sykes Drighlington, maltster 23 April 1786
                Burial: Daughter of John Sykes of Drighlington, maltster, age 2, buried October 23, 1790
             7. John Sykes, Esq., of Highbury, Middlesex, and of Wheatlands, Gomersal, m. first Elizabeth, sister of Matthias Whitehead, Esq., a West Riding Magistrate. She d. s. p. His second wife Susannah, da. of Lionel Knowles, Esq., of West House, Gomersal, d 1812, leaving John. He m. thirdly, Catharine, da. of John Jackson, London, Commissioner of the Court of Requests, and d. 11 Sep., 1843, leaving Joseph, James, Edward, Catharine, m. Joseph Conner Bodwell, M. A. Minister of the Congregational Church, Woburn, L nited States. John James 1866
             8. Joseph of John Sykes of Drighlington 12 April 1789"second son, St. Nicholas, Olave, London, Commissioner of court of Requests and Member of Common Council d 23 Feb 1851, John James Pedigree 1866
             Burial of Hannah Ellison Sykes: October 16, 1796, tombstone
             Burial of John Sykes: 25 April 1814, tombstone. John Sykes, labourer, Drighlington, buried April 29, 1814, age 67 (BT)
             
         12. Joshua of John Sykes of Drighlington, May 1, 1749.
             Death: Joshua Sykes of Drighlington was buried November 29, 1787. No age given.
         13. William of John Sykes of Drighlington June 3, 1749.
             Death: William, the son of John Sykes "late of Drighlington", was buried January 28, 1754. Note John Sykes was buried in 1799. There is no burial record for John Sykes close to 1754.
         14. James Sykes (1750-1795) and Susanna Rhodes, Drighlington, Maltster
             Birth: 1750 based on tombstone inscription. Son of John per 1795 will. Son of Susannah based on tombstone of John. Brother to John, per will.
             Possible birth record: ????? James son of Jno Sykes of Birkenshaw, June 7, 1750????
             Residence: Low House, Drighlington (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
             Occupation: Maltster
             Marriage: James Sykes of the parish of Birstall maltster to Susanna Rhodes, 3 June 1778. Both Signed. Leeds Parish.
             Children:
             1. Lydia of James Sykes, maltster, and Susanna, of Drighlington baptized October 8, 1778
             2. Joseph Sykes (1780-1860) and Elizabeth Thackrah and Sarah _____
                Birth: Joseph of James Sykes Drighlington, Maltster, 29 June 1780
                Occupation: Land Valuer, Drighlington (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
                Maltster per other records
                Marriage 1: "Elizabeth dtr of Thackrah Died 13 February 1820 at 41 at Tong Lane End 1779-13/2/1820" (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
                Not listed Birstall Marriages
                Leeds, St. Peter, 1803 Joseph Sykes this parish Maltster, and Elizabeth Thackrah this parish spinster, 21 March 1803, by banns, Joseph signed. Elizabeth made her mark.
                Children of Marriage 1:
                1. Jane Sykes (1804 - ) and Michael Troughton
                   Jane circa 1804 per 1851 census
                   Jane of Joseph and Elizabeth Sykes farmer July 7 Aug 9 1804 Tong Baptisms
                   "Jane m 3rd Dec 1832 at Birstall Church to Michael Troughton Victoria Inn Drighlington Maltster, ob 18 Jany 1856 age 53" (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
                   Listed in Birstall Parish marriages. No additional information.
                   1851 Census: Victoria Hotel Drighlington, Michael Troughton, age 49, Jane, age 47, Joseph, 17, Michael, 12, Fanny, 9 James 7 two servants,
                2. Sarah Sykes (1807 - ) and William Halliday
                   Sarah 19 July 1807 of Joseph Sykes and Elizabeth Drighlington Maltster (Birstall PR)
                   Daughter married Halliday weaver Nethertown, Drighlington (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
                   Marriage: William Halliday of Drighlington and Sarah Sykes of Drighlington by banns, April 25, 1825, both signed, witnesses, George Sykes, Benjamin Thackrah and Jane Sykes
                   Further records: had children baptized in St. Paul's Drighlington
                3. James 13 August 1809 son of Joseph Sykes and Elizabeth Drighlington (Birstall PR)
                   "James Sykes was a druggist in Halifax: but having been unfortunate in business became a Railroad Porter at Radcliffe Bridge Station on - East Lanchashire Railway. (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
                   Death: James Sykes, Halifax, September 24, 1859, 50 years (1809) (Drighlington Chapel)
                4. John Sykes (1811-1859) and Mary ______
                   Birth: 1809, "John Sykes, Tobacconist 157 Bishop Gate without, London. (--- of Regent Street, London Feb 1856) cannot read 1809-20/7/1859 age 50" (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
                   John 27 October 1811 of Joseph Sykes and Elizabeth Drighlington Maltster (Birstall PR)
                   1851 census: 280 Regent Street John Sykes head married age 39, tabacconist, born Yorkshire, Drighlington, Mary E Sykes, age 32, corset maker employer of 4 workmen, born Hampshire George W son, age 3, Elizabeth daughter, age 1 both born Middlesex, Bishops Gate a visitor, and three servants
                   Death: 1859 (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
                5. George 25 Jul 1814 of Joseph Sykes and Elizabeth Drighlington Maltster, (Bristall PR)
                6. Suzanna✟ 9 June 1826 of Joseph Sykes and Elizabeth Drighlington Maltster, (Bristall PR)
                   Death: Buried Suzanna d of Jos. Sykes of Drighlington Maltster 22 Dec 1817 1 and 3/4 years (Birstall PR)
                7. Suzanna Sykes (1818-) and Thomas Cooper
                   Suzanna 17 May 1818 f Joseph Sykes and Elizabeth Drighlington Maltster, (Bristall PR)
                   Daughter married Tom cooper butcher Adwalton ob 17 Mar 1856 age 35 (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
                   Marriage: Leeds, St Peter, September 29, 1846, Suzanna Sykes full age spinster, of Farnley daughter of Joseph Sykes maltster, to Thomas Cooper, bachelor butcher, Wortley, son of John Cooper, butcher, by license both signed witness Michael Troughton and Sarah Halliday
                Death of Elizabeth Tharckrah Sykes: Elizabeth wife of Mr. Joseph Sykes of Drighlington buried February 17, 1819 age 41
                Marriage 2: Sarah dtr of .. Hardy, Low Moor, and widow of .... Boys, innkeeper, Nethertown. She had two dtrs by her 1st husband, one died & the other was barmaid at -- Talbot Hotel, Bradford Died -95 (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
                Marriage record: Joseph Sykes of Birstall Maltster, by license, to Sarah Boys, widow, 20 August 1823, Otley, both signed.
                Children of Marriage 2:
                1. Joseph son of Joseph and Sarah Sykes Drighlington maltster, June 6, 1824, Drighlington St. Paul
                   "Joseph Sykes 6.6.1824 tobacconist, Derby Street, Dewsbury, Leeds employed by (cannot read) Leeds 1860 (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
                2. Henry of Joseph and Sarha Sykes Drighlington Maltster 8 Jan 1826 Drighlington St. Paul's
                   "Henry 8.1.1826 Drighlington maltster" (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
                3. William Wilkenson Sykes of Joseph and Sarah Sykes Drighlington Maltster 28 October 1827 Drighlington St. Paul.
                   Wm Wilkinson Sykes Fountain Inn Drighlington 28.10.1827 (married) ... dtr of John ---field joiner Drighlington" (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
                   Death: William Wilkenson Sykes died in Bowling October 7, 1865 age 41 (Drighlington Chapel deaths)
                4. Samuel of Joseph and Sarah Sykes Drighlington maltster May 16, April 7, 1830 Drighlington St. Paul
                   "Samuel Sykes Butcher Drighlington" (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
                Death of Sarah Sykes: Sarah Sykes Drighlington, August 12, 1853, age 63 (1790)
                Death of Joseph Sykes: 18 Nov 1860 in his 81 year (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
             3. George of Mr. James Sykes Drighlington, Maltster, 4 April 1782
                Marriage: Mary dtr of Scholefield, Drighlington, 23 June 1828
                George Sykes of Drighlington in the parish of Birstall, maltster, to Mary Schofield spinster, by license 23rd June 1823 both signed Leeds St. Peter.
                1851 Census: Drighlington all in a row:
                • George Sykes age 68, maltster and his wife Mary age 48, servant
                • Joseph Sykes head age 7- maltster wife, Sarah age 62 son Samuel age 20
                • William Sykes age 23 inn keeper wife mary age 21
                • Henry Sykes head age 26, journeyman maltster wife Martha
                Death: George Sykes Drighlington, March 15, 1852, age 70 years (1782)
             4. Richard of James Sykes of Drighlington, Maltster, 14 April 1784
                Tobbaconist London died 1833 (per Pedigree by Dr. D F E Sykes, Doncaster Archives shared by Marian Craddock, November 2011)
             5. Hannah of James Sykes Drighlington Maltster, 20 April 1786
             6. Mary per will

             Death: James Sykes of Drighlington, age 45, was buried August 27, 1795 (BT).

         The tombstone of James Sykes of Drighlington, born circa 1751 reads:

         In memory of JAMES SYKES of Drighlington
         Who departed this life the 25th day of August 1795 in the 46th year of his age
         Also of SUSANNAH, wife of the above named JAMES SYKES
         Who died the 20th of July 1835, age 79 years

         Will:

         Vol. 139m 653m Oct 1795, James Sykes of Drigh. maltster to bro John & his heirs my Dw Ho tenements in Drig. in the possesion of Jn Sykes & Martha Beanland [wid] after his death to his son John & his heirs forever to my own son Joseph I give all & every messgin Drig. cum Adwalton in township of Gomersal adhering to the Will of my father John's late Will £150 each to my 2 sons George & Richard when they become 21 Also daus Lydia, Hannah, & Mary - bro-in-law John Rhodes & friends Wm Barrans of Brierley yeoman 7 Wm maltby shopkeeper of Adwalton wits Jn Greenwood & Jms Booth

         Courtesy of Marian Craddock, October 2011

         15. Susanna baptized January 30, 1754.
             Death: Susanna of John Sykes of Drighlington was buried August 24, 1765.

         Death of John Sykes, 1779, Susanna, 1765, John 1814, and Hannah 1796 :

         SYKES

         Sacred to the memory of JOHN SYKES of Drighlington
         Who departed this live on the 24th Day of November 1779
         In the 80th year of his life
         Also, SUSANNA, wife of the above named JOHN SYKES
         Who departed this life on the 22ND Day of September 1765
         In the 58th year of her age
         Also, here was interred the body of JOHN SYKES, son of the above parents
         Who departed this life the 25th day of April 1814, in the 68th year of his age
         Also of HANNAH, wife of the last named JOHN SYKES who died October 16, 1796, age 71 years

         Death From Parish Records:

         • John Sykes of Dringlton Malster 28, November 1779, Birstall St. Peter
         • Susannah the wife of John Sykes of Drighlington was buried September 24, 1765.
         • Sykes, John Labourer Drighlington April 29, age 67 Birstall St Peter 1814
         • Did not find burial of Hannah 1796

      4. James of George Sykes of Drighlington, December 27, 1706
      5. George of George Sykes of Drighlington, May 22, 1709
      6. Richard of George Sykes of Adwalton, baptized December 23, 1711 (BT)

      Death: George Sykes of Adwalton, was buried October 5, 1730.

   7. Elizabeth, the daughter of James Sykes, was baptized on May 13, 1668 (YAS).
      Marriage: Elizabeth Sykes married William Batt July 13, 1691 (YAS).
      

   Death of James Sykes baptized 1631: James Sykes of Drighlington was buried on May 28, 1681. There is a footnote on this entry, "Will (Sikes) 12 May 1681 pr 17 Aug 1681."
   

Death of George Sykes baptized 1588: 1646 St Peter Birstall George Sykes of Liversedge

Died Liversedge buried 21 November 1645 "leaving a son" (John James Pedigree, 1866)

Death of Mary Oates Sykes: Mary, the wife of George Sykes of Drighlington, buried on May 18, 1658.

Death of George Sykes : George Sykes of Drighlington buried on August 18, 1667.

Sacred to the memory of JOSEPH SYKES late of Drighlington, Gent.
Who departed this life September 3, 1785, age 60 years

AFFECTION WEEP, BUT HEAVEN REJOICES

Also, ANNA, his wife who departed the life the 23rd Day of July 1792 age 63 years

Died February 25, 1781 age 53

HEAVEN HAS IN STORE, WHAT WE HAVE LOST

Mr. Joseph Sykes ____, Drighlington

Birth:

Occupation:
Marriage:
Children:

1. Thomas baptized August 31, 1752
   Death: buried September 21, 1752
2. Joseph baptized June 6, 1754
   Death: buried August 27, 1754.
3. Jane of Mr Joseph Sykes of Drighlington 30 Jun 1755
4. Martha of Mr. Joseph Sykes of Drighlington 24 Jul 1756
5. Anne, the daughter of "Mr. Joseph Sykes of Drighlington" baptized January 6, 1758
6. Mary, daughter of Mr Joseph Sykes of Drighlington buried April 28, 1762
7. Simeon, of Mr. Joseph Sykes was baptized May 10, 1763
   Death: Simeon, the son of Mr. Joseph Sykes of Drighlington was buried May 26, 1763

Samuel Sykes Gentleman Born Circa 1727

According to the tombstone Samuel Sykes, Gentleman, was born circa 1727. There is no appropriate baptism in the parish records. The closest is the birth of Samuel son of James of Drighlington in May 1729. There are no other records (marriage or children) in Birstall parish.

SYKES

In Memory of SAMUEL SYKES, Gentleman
Who departed this life on the 25th of February 1781 age 55 years

Odd Records

1. Joseph Sykes of Drighlington was buried May 26, 1763

2. Nancy daughter of Joseph Sykes Drighlington "clothier", baptized 22 October 1786.

3. James Sykes Drighlington, age 87 buried November 24, 1836 (1749)

4. Mary Sykes, Leeds, December 30, 1853, age 64 (1793) (Drighlington Chapel)

5. Emma Sykes, Bradford, May 15, age 5, 1868 (Drighlington Chapel)

1. Vol167 261 May 1822 Benjamin Surgeon & Apothecary of Gomersal to Ann his dear wife. Mentioned Wm Gomersal dyer of Gomersal, lands tenements in Gom, Liversedge & elsewhere dear dau Martha provsion for her education,Edna Knowles, Sarah Clayton, Late bros Francis his children Elizabeth, Sarah, John & Ann Walker Sykes a very long Will prov for burial in vault sth side of Par Church at Birstall Born c 1762. Death Birstall St. Peter Sykes, Benjamin surgeon Crowtree age 60 1 May 1822

2. Vol184 222 July 1831 Samuel Sykes of Drig left £800 [cannot find] Samuel Sykes of Drighlington 27 Jul 1770 age 60 Drighlington Chapel, St. Paul, Parish of Birstall Born circa 1710

Sykes in Adwalton and Drighlington in the Leed's Directories

In the 1830 or 1834 directory, in the township of "Drighlington including Adwalton". There were 10 Sykes listed in Drighlington/Adwalton as follows:

1. James Sykes, Esq., Drighlington. Note: He was the lord of the manor
2. Jph. Sykes, cardmaker and leather cutter, Drighlington
3. Jph. Sykes, vit. Fountain Inn, Drighlington
4. Samuel Sykes, Esq., Drighlington
5. Saml. and Jas. Sykes, Coal Owners, Drighlington
6. Geo. Sykes, Grocer, Adwalton
7. Joseph Sykes, Drighlington, maltster
8. Geo. Sykes, Maltster, Drighlington
9. Francis Sykes, Maltster, Adwalton

The 1842 directory listed three Sykes in Adwalton

1. Joseph, plumber and glazier
2. James, Coal Owner
3. Francis, Maltster

In the 1847 Directory listed inly one Sykes in Adwalton

1. George Sykes, maltster

The 1857 Leeds Directory listed four Sykes in Drighlington/Adwalton.

1. Benj. Sykes in Drighlington
2. George Sykes, Adwalton
3. Robert Brook Sykes, Adwalton
4. Robert Sykes, Adwalton

Sykes in the tax records in Drighlington (no separate breakdown for Adwalton)

I did not record every year. I only recorded when there was some change in the format or in the listings of one of the Sykes I was interested in. I did not pay a lot of attention to the various Mr. Sykes who were landlords. In many places the quality of the film is not good and the records are very hard to read.

In 1781 there were 88 taxable properties some of which appear to have been owned or rented by the same person paying taxes on more that one piece of property. The landlord was not listed. There were 6 listings for Sykes.

Benjamin Sykes 4/4
Mr. Samuel Sykes 2/10/1/2
Mr. Joseph Sykes own 1/2/9
Mr. Joseph Sykes for mill -/6/6
James Sykes own -/3/3
Widow Sykes for (can't read) 12/1

In 1782 there were 89 taxable properties. There were 7 listings for Sykes. The landlord was listed.

Benjamin Sykes 4/4 from William Tempest
Mr. Samuel Sykes 2/10/1/2 himself
Mr. Joseph Sykes own 1/2/9 himself
Mr. Joseph Sykes for mill -/6/6 himself
James Sykes own -/3/3 himself
Widow Sykes for (can't read) 12/1 himself
Joseph Sykes from ____ Sykes 3/3

By 1786 there were some changes for the Sykes

Benjamin Sykes 4/4 from William Tempest stayed the same.
Mr. Samuel Sykes was no longer listed instead there was a listing for James Sykes and Company landlord, Mr Hoston (?).
Mr. Joseph Sykes was no longer listed.
James Sykes own -/3/3 himself was still listed
Widow Sykes for (can't read) 12/1 herself still listed
Mr. James Sykes was added at -/7/7 nothing listed in the landlord space.

By 1799 the number of taxable properties had increased to 128.

Benjamin Sykes was still listed.
The estate of James Sykes, themselves
Mr. James Sykes, himself and letting to several others and for the mill and coal mine.
Mr. James Sykes letting to William Booth and John Spright
Mr. Samuel Sykes, themselves
(Can't read) Sykes from Henry Reston
The Widow Sykes from Henry Reston

Francis Sykes was listed for the first time in 1798 landlord, Mr. Thomas Gomersall. Note: The listing for 1798 came after 1799 Benjamin Sykes was not listed and Francis Sykes was not listed in 1799. William Tempest was not listed in 1798 either.

1800

Benjamin Sykes was not listed
Francis Sykes was listed twice. Once letting from Thomas Gomersall the other time from Mary Hudson.

By 1826 when the form changed and added the type of property the number of taxable properties had increased to 142.

In addition to the "Mr. Sykes" there were the following listings for Sykes
"Formaly (sic) John Joseph Sykes and others work shop" £3/0
Joseph Sykes house -/1/-
(can't read) John Joseph Sykes and others house and land
Joseph Sykes and others, house and land -/13/2
Joseph Sykes land -/7/6
Susanna Sykes and others, house £2/9
Francis Sykes land £12/9
James Sykes Esquire, house and land -/16/6

Sykes Pedigree

Continuation and additions to the History of Bradford, and its parish By John James, 1866

PEDIGREES

SYKES OF DRIGLINGTON.

Arms. - Argent, a chevron sable, between three heraldic fountains, or sykes.
Crest. - a bull, passant, proper, charged on the shoulder with an horoldic fountain.
Motto. - Quod facio, valde facio. [What I do I do well]

The family of Sykes is of great antiquity, in both Cumberland and Yorkshire. In the former county, it held the manor of John de Chapel, near Carlisle. The Yorkshire branch possessed lands at Flockton, in the reign of Henry the III., but its original location appears to have been at Kirk-Burton.

George Sykes of Kirkgate, Leeds, (of the family of William Sykes, of the same place, second son of John Sykes, of Flockton, temp. Edward the VI.) m. Elizabeth Hodgson, 25 July, 1581, and was buried at St. Peter's, Leeds, 1 May, 1610, leaving (with other issue) a son,

George Sykes, of Driglington, bap. at Leeds, 25 Oct., 1588, m. at Birstal, Mary Oates, 3 Feb., 1630. He d. at Liversedge, and was buried at Birstal, 21 Nov., 1645, leaving a son,

James Sykes, of Driglington, bap. at Birstal, 24 June, 1631, buried there, 28 May, 1681. By Mary, (Brooke) his wife, he had, with two das. Mary and Elizabeth, four sons,

1. James, of Driglington, bap. at Tong, 4 Oct., 1G57, m. twice and had issue. He was buried at Birstal, 1 June, 1725.
2. Richard, of whom hereafter.
3. William, bap. at Birstal, 17 JaD., 1663, buried there 18 Jan., 1666.
4. George, of Driglington, bap. at Birstal, 26 April, 1666, m. Mercy, da. of Richard Eltoft, and was buried at Birstal, 30 Sep., 1730. His son

   John Sykes, of Driglington, bap. 15 July, 1703, m. Susanna, da. of John Rhodes, of Adwalton, and d. 24 Nov., 1779, leaving (with other issue) a son,

   John Sykes, of Driglington, m." Hannah Ellison, of Birkenshaw, and rf. 25 April, 1814, leaving two sons, viz : -

   Joseph, the second son, of St Nicholas, Oleve, London, Commissioner of Court of Requests, and Member of Common Council, d. 23 Feb., 1851.
   John Sykes, Esq., of Highbury, Middlesex, and of Wheatlands, Gomersal, m. first Elizabeth, sister of Matthias Whitehead, Esq., a West Riding Magistrate. She d. s. p. His second wife Susannah, da. of Lionel Knowles, Esq., of West House, Gomersal, d 1812, leaving John. He m. thirdly, Catharine, da. of John Jackson, London, Commissioner of the Court of Requests, and d. 11 Sep., 1843, leaving Joseph, James, Edward, Catharine, m. Joseph Conner Bodwell, M. A. Minister of the Congregational Church, Woburn, L nited States.

   Richard Sykes, the second son of James Sykes, as before-mentioned, was of Littletown. He was bap. at Birstal, 13 Dee., 1661, and m. there 18 July, 1683, Mary Barbar, who was buried 3 Jan., 1741.

   Richard Sykes, d. at Driglington, and was buried at Birstal 21 June, 1737, leaving issue, four sons,

   1. James Sykes, Esq., of Driglington, bap. at Birstal, 10 Feb., 1685, m. there 13 Dec, 1721, Jane Emmerson, who d. 19 Dec, 1762. He d. 28 Sep., 1748, a quaint epitaph marking the spot in Birstal church-yard, where the remains of himself and his wife are interred. They had issue, three sons, and two das.
      1. James, M.A. Vicar of Bradford, bap. at Birstal, 8 Oct., 1722 ; author of " Remarks on the Landed and Commercial Policy of Engl and.'' He m. but J. a. p. 7 Aug., 1783, and has a monumental tablet in the chancel of Bradford church.
      2. Joseph, of whom presently.
      3. Samuel, d. unm. 25 Feb., 1784, buried at Birstal.
      4. Ann, m. Thomas Lister, of Salter-Hebble.
      5. Martha, m Thomas Wormald of Gomersal, whose descendant, John Wormald, Esq., is of the firm of Child & Co., London.
      Joseph Sykes, above named lord of the manor of Driglington, was bap. at Birstal, 7 April, 1725, and m. at Bradford, 6 April, 1749, Anna Pollard, (of the Pollards of Kirkstal) and had issue two sons, and five das.
      James, of Driglington, d. unm. 19 Nov., 1836, aged 87, buried in Driglington chapel.
      1. Samuel, of Driglington, Col. of the Birstal and Batley Vol. Infantry, d. unm. 22 July, 1830, aged 60.
      2. Jane, d. unm. 21 Nov., 1785.
      3. Hannah, m Richard Brooke, Esq., of Leeds.
      4. Martha, m. first, Joshua Walker, Esq., (of the Walkers of Lascelles hall) who d. 1783, leaving a da. Mrs. Walker m. secondly, 6 June, 1787, Thomas Hague, Esq, whose son John Hague, Esq., is lord of the manor of Driglington, and a Magistrate for the West Riding.
      5. Sarah, m. John Hague, Esq., and d. 19 Feb., 1804.
      6. Anna, m. Benjamin Murgatroyd, Esq, of Red Hall, Leeds, and d. a. p. 27 May, 1850.
   2. George, second son of Richard and Mary Sykes, of Driglington, was bap. at Birstal, 6 Jan., 1689. He settled at Leeds, where he m. Sarah Walker, 24 Nov., 172a, and d. 25 July, 1761, buried at Mill Hill chapel, Leeds. His descendant Capt. James Sykes, is now of the " First Goorkas," Bengal Army.
   3. John, of Littletown, bip. at Birstal, 2 Dec, 1692, m. there Mary Benson, 3 March, 1712,'and appears to have had a son John.
   4. Samuel, of Mabgate, Leeds, bap. at Birstal, 29 Nov., 1696, m. first, Sarah Craven, 17 Aug., 1723, and by her had,
      1. John, of Leeds, M.D., buried at Mill Hill chapel, 20 March, 1757, aged 33.
      He m. secondly, Hannah, da. of Stephen Servant, 15 Oct , 1728, and had,
      1. Richard, buried at Mill Hill, 1 June, 1754, aged 24,
      By his third wife Mary, da. of Nathan Jefferson, (m. 13 Oct., 1735) he left at his decease, 3 Nov., 1768, a son,
      1. Samuel, of Frizinghall, Bradford, hap. at Mill Hill chapel, Leeds, 31 March, 1738, d 20 Dec, 1819. buried at Farnley, leaving by Elizabeth, (Dench) his wife, an only son,

         William Henry Sykes, b. 25 Jan., 1790, Col. Bombay, N. I., M.P. for Aberdeen. (For further particulars see Biographical Notices). He m. 4 March, 1824, Elizabeth, da. of William Hay, Esq., of Rennistoun, N. B (Cadet of the House of Errol) and has,

         Henry Peters, Capt . 2 Bombay Light Cavalry.
         William Henry Frederick, Capt . 3 Bombay Light Cavalry, m. Julia Elizabeth, da. of Charles Walter, Esq.

1848

West riding election. The poll for a knight of the shire for the west riding ... By York county, west riding, 1848 listed under DRIGHLINGTON:

1. Sykes, George, Drighlington
2. Sykes, James, Upper Batley
3. Sykes, Joseph, Drighlington
4. Sykes, Richard Brook, Adwalton