DEATH OF Mr. E. RICHARSON ______________ A well known Halifax Builder ________ Erected 2000 Houses ________ By the demise of Mr. Edward Richardson, which occurred on Sunday Halifax has lost a gentleman who for some time held the distinction of being the oldest builder in business in the town. For fifty years or more he was engaged in trade on his own account and only retired two years ago when he relinquished his business in favour of his sons. About 18 months since he had a seizure and since then his health has been very indifferent. It was only however a week ago that his condition became alarmingly worse, and in spite of every attention he died on Sunday at his residence, Bell-grove, Rothwell Road, Halifax in his 72nd year. A native of Halifax he commenced in business as a master painter in Woolshops. He gradually developed into a builder on a most extensive scale and evidences of his work are to be seen in many of the estates around the town. His first building was in St James’s road where he erected several houses thirty five years ago. Later on he was the builder responsible for the development of Hyde park, Buttress Bank, Blackwood, Clover Hill, Saville Park, Stafford Avenue, Greenroyd and King Cross estates. He also built property at Blackpool. Altogether it is computed that he built something like 2,000 houses. Mr. Richardson although a keen conservative, never took any active part in public affairs, though his business brought him into touch with wide circle of people. By his death the Trinity-road Baptist Church loses one of its members. He leaves a widow, six daughters and three sons to mourn their loss. INTERMENT AT ALL SAINTS The funeral of the late Mr. Richardson, took place on Wednesday in the presence of the sorrowing relatives and friends. The Rev. H. Saxton (curate at All Saints’) conducted a short service at the house from which the cortege departed at half past eleven. It moved across the Moor and along Skircoat Road to All Saints’ Church where the internment took place. Mr Saxton taking the burial service. The private mourners were: First coach Mrs Richardson (widow), Mr Ernest Richardson (son), Mrs Smith (daughter), Mr. Wilson Richardson (son) Second Coach: Mr. Smith (son-in-law), Mrs Wilson Richardson (daughter in law), Mr and Mrs Holcroft (son-in-law and daughter) Third Coach Mr & Mrs Hebden (son-in-law and daughter), Mr & Mrs Thomas (son-in-law and daughter), Mr & Mrs S. Walshaw (son-in-law and daughter), and Mr and Mrs J. Walshaw Fifth Coach Mr Levi Richardson (brother), Mrs Wilson (sister-in law), Mrs Smith senr. and Mr Hodgson (brother-in-law) Friends who attended were Mr. John Pickles, Mr. John Wilson (representing T. Wilson and Sons King Cross), Mr Chas. Worsnop, Mr. N. Culpan and Mr. J.B. Walsh The coffin was of English oak with heavy brass mounting and the breast-plate bore the following inscription EDWARD RICHARDSON Born Aug 17th 1839 Died Aug 13th 1911 Floral tributes of a beautiful character were sent by his sorrowing wife, from Ernest, from Wilson and Edith, from Emmie and Joe, from Mary and family, Lizzie and Jack, from Madge and Henry and Norah and Saxon, and from his nephews and nieces. The funeral arrangements were efficiently carried out by Mr. John W. Roberts of Bell Hall, Savile Park.

Photo of Edward Richardson's grave taken presumably shortly after burial (before wife's death in 1915)	Photo taken in 1979