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Josiah Barton (1809 - 1873)

Josiah Barton
Born in Winstanley, Lancashire, Englandmap
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Husband of — married 24 Jun 1838 in Haigh, Lancashire, Englandmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 64 in Crawford, Lancashire, Englandmap
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Biography

Josiah Barton was born on 17 Nov 1809, and christened on 10 Dec 1809 at St Thomas' Church in Upholland, Lancashire. He was the son of carpenter William Barton of Pemberton.

Josiah married Margaret Woods on 24 Jun 1838 at Haigh Church in the parish of Wigan, Lancashire. Neither had been married before; Josiah was an engineer of full age (21 or more) living in Winstanley, Margaret was under age and living in Pemberton. Their fathers were named as William Barton (mechanic) and Henry Woods (occupation not stated). The witnesses were William Woods and William Hilton.

Their daughter Elizabeth was born on 3 Jun 1839 in Pemberton, Lancashire. She was christened on 20 Oct 1839 at the church of St John the Divine, Pemberton, Lancashire. Her father's occupation was recorded as engineer, and the family's address as Pemberton.

By June 6th 1841, they were living in Barrows Court, Eccleston, Lancashire; Josiah was a mechanic.

Margaret died in 1854.

By April 7th 1861, they were living at 46 St Thomas' Street, Eccleston, Lancashire; Josiah was an engineer.

Josiah married Ellen Blinstone in 1862, in a registrar-attended ceremony in Wigan district.

By April 2nd 1871, they were living in Upholland, Lancashire; Josiah was an engine fitter.

Josiah passed away on 14 Dec 1873, aged 64, and was buried on 18 Dec 1873 at the church of St Thomas the Martyr in Upholland, Lancashire. His address was recorded as UpHolland.

Research Notes

Census

1841: Barrows Court, Eccleston
  Josiah Barton 30 Mecanic Y
  Margaret Barton 20 Y
  Elizabeth Barton 2 Y

Sources


  • 1861 census: "General Register Office: 1861 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5903529be9379091b15cb866 : viewed 17 Jan 2024), Josiah BURTON, 46, St Thomases St, Lancashire, England; from 1861 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives RG 9/2750, Folio 60, Page 26, Schedule 122, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
  • Anita Davis




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