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Bye-names of Cowling Past

As the village of Cowling grew many of the family names became common throughout the village. As such over a period of time bye-names (nicknames), became a popular way of referring to people.
Listed below a some of the many bye-names given to the people of Cowling in the late 19th and early 20th Century.

Cowling By-names Late 1800's to mid 1900's.

 
Bye-name Real name Occupation / Notes
 
Tom O' Charlie's Tom Snowden M.P. & Manufacturer
Johnny O' Knavs Johnny Snowden Weaver
Ada O' Tibbs Ada Snowden Daughter of Owd Tib
Joe O' Tommy's Joseph Snowden  
Harry O' Bill O' Tom's Harry Snowden  
Tom O' Bill O' Nancy's Tom Snowden  
Jack Shadow John Snowden Twister
Jim Pledge James Snowden  
Old Litter Smith Snowden  
Tommy O' Jacky's Tommy Snowden  
Everitt O' Badden's Everitt Snowden  
Ben Shot Ben Snowden Christmas Gifts
Tom O' Towart's Tom Snowden Poultry (Brother of Frank)
Jim O' Doadies James Snowden  
Coiley Fred Snowden Carter
Fred O' Zephaniah O' John O' Kesters Fred Smith Weaver
John O' Jim's John Smith  
Jack at Moor Top John Smith Dresser's and 1st Bandmaster
Joe O' Alf's Joseph Smith Builders Labourer
Willie O' Alf's William Smith Farmer & Shed Manager
Willie O' Jack's William Smith At Moortops
Willie O' Dan's William Smith Dresser & Tenor Trombone
Willie O' Dan's Willie Smith  
Willie O' Quarts William Smith Mill Manager
Harry O' Sol's Harry Smith Weaver
Fred O' Sol's Fred Smith Shed Manager
Edwin O' Tommy Edwin's Edwin Smith  
John O' Donnie's John Smith  
Tom O' Adam's Tom Smith  
Elizabeth O' Jim O' Sarah's Elizabeth Smith  
Jimmy O' Levels James Smith  
Angus O' Levels Angus Smith Bus & Lorry Driver
Tom O' Shinny's Tom Shackleton Piece Looker
Sam O' Foggy's Sam Shackleton  
Herbert Ike O' Nicks Herbert Smith Dresser
Jane O' Bam O' Nicks Jane Smith  
Joe O' Little Joe's Joseph Hutchinson  
Johnny O' Fold Johnny Hutchinson Farmer
Temp At Mount Tempest Hargreaves Weaver
Dick O' Trappers Dick Whittam  
Willie O' Lobbs Willie Wilson Weaving Overlooker
Cossy Willie Ogden Weaver
Doan O' Pikes John Brigg  
Bill O' Toms William Snowden  
Bill O' Nancy,s William Snowden  
Bumper William Snowden Twister
Towart William Snowden Poultry International President
William O'  Billy O'  Niars William Snowden  
Billy O'  Niars William Snowden  
Billy A't Leys William Snowden Farmer
Keighley Snowdens Father(Author) William Snowden  
Jonas O'  Sols Jonas Bracewell Mill Engine Tenter
Jonas O' Enochs Jonas Stephenson Carter
Frank O' Enochs Frank Stephenson Carter
Watson O' Kittys & Tom's Watson Hargreaves Postman
Sam O' Fine Harrys & Jonas Sam Shuttleworth  
Lot O' Puttys Lot Shuttleworth Owt
Alf O'  Pans Alf Laycock Mill Manager
Bright O' Pans Bright Laycock Dresser & Insurance
Springer Willie Gott Insurance
Ginger Jack Jack Emmott Weaver
Tom At Windhill Tom Emmott Farmer
John O' Robs John Bracewell Farmer
Arthur O' Stutts Arthur Binns Corn Merchant
Porky Joe Joe Simpson  
Bob O' Peggys Robert Watson Farmer
Tom O' Noahs Tom Rishworth Weaving Overlooker
John O' Will O' Martha's John Whitaker Carters for J.Binns & Sons
Nandy Ferdinand Harrison Carter
Thomas O' Preslar Thomas Dawson  
Fred O' Slasher Fred Hargreaves Twister
Jack O' Steans John Bannister  
Jim O' Sams Jim Shuttleworth  
Pollie O' Wathers Pollie Thornton  
Willie Of Old Hides William Watson Scientist
Eddie O' Muttons Eddie Hargreaves  
Jimmy Gurner Jimmy Emmott Weaver
Ezra O' Mathers Ezra Laycock Bus Transport
Jack O' Bella's John Ogden  
Billy Be Godja William Ogden  
Will O' James William Whitaker Builder & Dry Waller
Norman O' Joe O' Jack O' Nathans Norman Binns Carter & Scavenger
Joe Pye Joe Ogden  
Brushie William Emmott  
Lomond (Nosneb) Ernest Benson Twister
John O' Wills John Whitaker Lengthman
John Willie O' Jack O' Dinahs John Whitaker Farmer
Emily O' John O' Bettys Emily Snowden  
Leah O' Johb O' Bettys Leah Snowden  
James O' Jim O' Gurt Bill James Whitaker Farmer & Waller
George O' Kitts George Whitaker Farmer & Sewage
Horace O' Stows (Stowes) Horace Whitaker Poultry & Driver
Harry A Jonah's Harry Shuttleworth Mill Waste
Pennina A Ike A Nicks Pennina Smith  
Tom At Ley's Tom Smith Farmer
John A Jessie's John Hoyle Dresser
Sam A Putties Sam Shuttleworth Painter & Decorator
Jimmie A Rob's Jim Bracewell Farmer & House Husband
Arthur A Joe at Shops Arthur Shuttleworth Manufacturer
Albert A Noah's Albert Rishworth Weaver
Jimmie A Will A Martha's Jim Whitaker  
Ike A Slashers Isacc Hargreaves Dresser & Oatcakes
Charlie A Bella's Charles Ogden  
Willie A Will's William Whitaker Builder & Banker Hand
James Willie A Ike's (Whiskers) James Willie Emmott Drainer
Hermon & Arthur A Stow's H & A Whitaker  
Albert & Billie A Jim A Sarah's A & Wm Smith Joiner
Willie A Bolt's William Wilkinson Lorry Driver
Owd Tibb Snowden Stone Knapper
Dick a Pegg's Richard Hoyle Dresser & Ickornshaw
Choir Master
Bill A Tom A Doasie's Saville Dresser
Herbert O' Bobb's Herbert Hutchinson Poultry Farmer
Hubert O' Josse's Hubert Smith Coop Manager
Fred O' Bobb's Fred Hutchinson  
Nosneb Herbert Benson Bookmaker
Dick A Peggs Richard Hoyle Dresser
Bill A Tom A Doasies Saville  

 

 

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