George William Baston (1879 - 1903)

Born 21 Mar 1879 in Reading, Berkshire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Emily (Frampton) Baston — married 3 Mar 1901 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Died 16 Oct 1903 at age 24 in Alverstoke, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

Biography

George Baston is a Military Veteran.
Served in the Royal Navy 1898-1903

George was born in 1879. He was the son of John Baston and Louisa Ford. He passed away in 1903 at the age of 25. ^[1]

In 1881, George (2) was living at 44 Weldale St., Reading St Mary, Berkshire, England with his parents. His father, John (23) was employed as a furniture laborer for Vans and Carman. His wife Louisa (21) took care of the house and family. George and Anna (5-months) stayed home with their mother. ^[2]

In 1891, George (13) was living on Marylebone Street in the household of John Baston in Portsea, Hampshire, England. His father John (34) was working as a stableman. His mother Louisa (32) was taking care of the household. His sister Annie (12) was a scholar, as were brother Bertie (10) and sisters Lily (9) and Florence (7). His brother Arthur (3) is also listed as a scholar, while brother William (2) is listed without an occupation. ^[3]

In 1901, he married Emily Frampton in the parish church in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Emily is listed as the daughter of Thomas Frampton, a laborer. ^[4] He is later listed in the 1901 England and Wales Census with his wife, taken on 31 March 1901. He is listed as an Able Seaman R N. His household includes his wife Emily Baston (24), born in Maidnewton, Dorsetshire in about 1877.^[5]

George passed away in October 1903 at the age of 25 in Alverstoke, Hampshire, England. ^[6]

Research Notes

Find A Grave has a profile for "AB George William Baston" that is also linked to his FamilySearch profile, but there is no grave photo, no date of birth, no family - just a plot C 8 1 and a note that Gravesite Details were based on "information provided by Royal Fleet Auxiliary Historical Society." ^[7] This would indicate that he was considered an Able Seaman in the British Navy, indicating at least two years' experience at sea, by definition. Given that he was also listed as an Able Seaman in the 1901 Census, this indicates that he was at sea for at least four years.

Sources

1. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2N5V-PZL: 31 December 2014), George William Baston, 1903; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com: 2012); citing Death, Alverstoke, Hampshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
2. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27Z-M9D9: 13 December 2017), George Baston in household of John Baston, Reading St Mary, Berkshire, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com: n.d.); citing p. 17, Piece/Folio 1304/51, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,568.
3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:432Y-KZM: 22 February 2021), George Baston in household of John Baston, Portsea, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com: n.d.); citing PRO RG 12, Hampshire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
4. ↑ "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:26S5-YLW: 13 December 2014), George William Baston, 1901; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com: 2012); citing 1901, quarter 1, vol. 2B, p. 691, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
5. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1901," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSF7-912: 20 May 2019), George W Baston, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1901 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com: n.d.); citing Portsmouth And Mid Southsea subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
6. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2N5V-PZL: 31 December 2014), George William Baston, 1903; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com: 2012); citing Death, Alverstoke, Hampshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
7. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176459238/george-william-baston: accessed 07 March 2022), memorial page for AB George William Baston (unknown–16 Oct 1903), Find A Grave: Memorial #176459238, citing Clayhall Naval Cemetery, Gosport, Gosport Borough, Hampshire, England; Maintained by Alison (contributor 46917968).

See also: FamilySearch profile for George William Baston