A map of Leeds from 1997. The area of Holbeck, at the bottom of the page, is mostly as it was in the late 1800's when our Emsley Ancestors lived there. Arrows point to Shafton Lane and Top Moor Side where most of our Emsley's lived.

William Emsley and Mary Hall's Marriage Certificate, signed May 12, 1860. William was a Cordwainer. Notice Mary couldn't write so she signed with an "x".

William's Death Certificate. Died on 3/28/1887 at 69 Top Moorside, Holbeck, ENG