1852 Info 3a: John Harper Crompton
His son Henry John Crompton

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Henry John CROMPTON and Freemasonry

The pronounced representation of the Freemasons at HJ's funeral marked his standing in the organisation. It is assumed that HJ, as a founder member of the Oakland Lodge and the craft-based Industry Chapter, joined Freemasonry because of his business interest. During his life-long commitment HJ was involved in:
  • Lodge of Industry No 361, Hyde. Initiated: 5th January 1928. Passed: 8th March 1928. Raised: 10th May 1928 Age: 45 Address: Hyde. Occupation: Builder. Resigned 25th February 1937
  • Oaklands Lodge No 5356, Hyde. One of the founders of this lodge in May 1932. Master in 1941. Remained a member until his death which is recorded as July 1957
  • Industry Chapter No 361, Hyde. Joined the Royal Arch in this Chapter on 28th January 1930. First Principal (equivalent to Master) in 1945. Remained a member until his death
As the Worshipful Brother he was responsible for organisation within the Lodge's rules and those of the United Grand Lodge of England. Being a Past Master he was entitled to be appointed Provincial Officer for the Province of Cheshire. Source: The Library and Museum of Freemasonry

Right: Henry John CROMPTON, born 1882, as a young man Source: Jim KERON, Ontario, Canada		 Henry john Crompton, born 1882, as a young man - 23Kb jpg
Right: Oaklands Masonic Lodge, Beech View, Hyde, Cheshire in 2009

As Past Provincial Grand Deacon of Cheshire the funeral of Worshipful Brother CROMPTON was attended by:		 Oaklands Masonic Lodge in 2009 - 43kB jpg
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Henry John Crompton's obituary 1957 - 112Kb gif The mourners were:
  • Messers Richard, Walter and Harry - his sons;
  • Master Terry - his grandson Jonathan Terance;
  • Mr Ernest Barlow - his brother in law and husband of the late Jessie;
  • Mr Frank - nephew and son of Wyril;
  • Mr F BIRCHENOUGH - his wife's brother?
  • Mr George SHAW - perhaps related through marriage to one of Wyril's children;
  • The DARBYSHIRE's and DARLINGTON's were represented at John Harper's funeral.




Below: The Masonic Square and Compass with the G representing the 'Grand Geometrician of the Universe' on the gate at Oaklands Masonic Hall

Bottom: Oaklands Lodge's banner		 Henry John Crompton's funeral - 113Kb gif
The gate logo at Oakland's Masonic Hall - 16kB jpg
Oaklands Masonic Lodge's banner - 33Kb jpg
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His marriage to Lily BIRCHENOUGH

The families support of Hoviley Brow Chapel continued. On 18 June 1911 Henry John CROMPTON, a bricklayer of 18 Thornley Street, Hyde, married Lily BIRCHENOUGH a spinster and cotton weaver of 1 Shepley Street, Hyde. F WORTHINGTON, Wyrill and Mary C CROMPTON were the witnesses. (Note: This signature further adds to the confused spelling of Whryill's name.

Right: Map locating Shepley Street, Hyde, Lily BIRCHENOUGH's home at the time of her marriage		 Map locating Shepley Street, Hyde - 51kB gif
Above: HJ and Lilly BIRCHENOUGH's wedding entry in the Hoviley Brow Primitive Methodist Chapel's register.
Source: Manchester City Archives: Hoviley Brow Primitive Methodist marriage registers 1909-1953 Ref: C275/522
Right: 17 Primrose Avenue, Hyde, directly opposite Primrose Crescent. The bungalow home of HJ CROMPTON at the time of his death. Taken in 2009. 17 Primrose Avenue, Hyde HJ Crompton's home - 32kB jpg
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The death of Lily BIRCHENOUGH, HJ's wife

Sometime after Henry John's death Lily, his wife, moved to 5 King George Road, Hyde.

Newspaper clipping of Lily Birchenough's will - 24Kb gif Left: A newspaper clipping of the will of Lily BIRCHENOUGH's, Henry john's wife, printed shortly after 20 July 1972

Below: Photographs, taken in 2009, showing 5 King George Road, Hyde, Lily CROMPTON' residence at the time of her death. Number 5 has a black door and two front bay windows. It faces Dowson Road. Note the close proximity to Auburn Street and the similar facing bricks - a Crompton Bros. construction? Did they develop the land between King George Road and Gower Hey Wood?
5 King George Road, Hyde - 36kB jpg The street sign for King George Road, Hyde - 6kB jpg
5 King George Road, Hyde from Dowson Road - 24kB jpg
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Right: Map locating:
  • 17 Primrose Avenue, Hyde, HJ's home at the time of his death in relationship to Thornley Street;
  • 113 Knott Lane, where his sisters lived;
  • Joel Lane Methodist Church, where the sisters worshipped;
  • 5 King George Road, where Lily BIRCHENOUGH died;
  • Auburn Avenue, Hyde
 Map locating Knott Lane, Hyde - 85kB gif
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