Private 22407 Henry James Barton
Regiment/Unit: King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) - 8th Bn.
Theatre of War: Home
Age at death: 33
Date of death: 13th of March 1919
Born: St Helens, Lancs
Resided: St Helens, Lancs
Burial / Memorial: St Helens Cemetery - Sec 23 / Grave 296
BMD details:
Buried 17/03/1919
Family details:
Son of John Henry and Elizabeth Barton. Next-of-kin from service papers: Mrs Martha Barton (sister), 143 Peasley Cross Lane, St Helens. Martha is also the main legatee along with siblings.
Census details:
1891 - 5 years old Henry James is living at 67 Cooper Street, St Helens with parents John H (37), Elizabeth (34) and five siblings: Martha G (7), Sarah E (6), Josephine (4), Teresa (1), Austin A (6 mths). 1901 - 15 years old 'Errand Boy' Henry J is still at 67 Cooper Street, St Helens with parents John Henry (47), Elizabeth (44) and four siblings: Martha (17), Josephine (14), Teresa (11), Wilfred (5). His uncle Thomas Barton (44) was boarding at the address. 1911 - Sees 25 years old 'Joiner' Henry J living at 143 Peasley Cross Lane, St Helens with five siblings: Annie Margaret (29), Martha Gertrude (27), Josephine (24), Teresa (21), Wilfred (15). They are all staying at the home of aunt Martha Fildes (52).
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[caption]The headstone of Private Henry James Barton at St Helens Cemetery.
(Photo courtesy of Jeff Keenan)[/caption]
