White Bear, Oakenshaw

According to William Cudworth, the White Bear had been for upwards of a century in the hands of the Bateman family. It gave way to the much larger Richardson's Arms.

1771 - Alehouse Licence - The earliest record of Alehouse licences being granted is in 1771. At this time, just 2 unnamed premises are listed, one owned by Daniel Bateman (who is strongly suspected as being connected to the White Bear in Oakenshaw).

1773 - Alehouse Licence - Licences granted to three unnamed premises in Cleckheaton, one being owned by Daniel Bateman.

1 May 1786 - Newspaper article - A meeting was held at the house of Daniel Bateman, Oakenshaw and a committee formed to oversee the poor and direct the township's affairs.

1822 - Baines Trade Directory - White Bear, Oakenshaw. Landlord recorded as Jonas Bateman.

1834 - Pigot's Trade Directory - White Bear, Oakenshaw. Landlord recorded as Jonas Bateman (Jonas being the eldest son of the above mentioned Daniel).

18 Nov 1835 - Death Notice - Jonas Bateman, aged 76, innkeeper of Oakenshaw.

1841 - Trade Directory - Pigot & Co., National & Commercial Directory records Elizabeth Bateman at the White Bear

6 Jun 1841 - Census entry - Oakenshaw. Premises not named but evidence suggests it was here.
Elizabeth BATEMAN  50  Independent  all born in Yorkshire

Jonas BATEMAN  20  Independent 

Thomas BATEMAN  20  Farmer

Benjn BATEMAN  15  Woolsorter

Charles BATEMAN  15
Mary GOMERSAL  20  Servant

30 Mar 1851 - Census entry - Oakenshaw. Premises not named but evidence suggests it was here.
Elizabeth BATEMAN  Head  Wid  65  Innkeeper & farmer 30 acres, 1 lab  Bradford

Jonas BATEMAN  Son  U  35  Farmer's son 

Thomas BATEMAN  Son  U  32  Farmer's son
Ellen WILLIAMSON  Serv  U  22  House servant  Walton 

1857 - Kelly's Post Office Directory list Mrs Elizabeth Bateman at the White Bear, Oakenshaw. She is also a farmer.