James Brewer Gartside (1897 - 1964)

Born 14 May 1897 in Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Cora Maude (Baker) Gartside — married 12 Oct 1927 in Formby, Lancashire, England

Died 20 Jan 1964 at age 66 in Southport, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Biography

James Brewer Gartside born 14 May 1897 and baptised 15 August 1897 St. Paul, Rochdale, Lancashire, England. Son of Thomas Edmund Gartside and Harriet (Travis) Gartside. His father was a Cotton Mill Manager.^[1]

James Brewer Gartside married Cora Maude Baker 12 October 1927.

• James Brewer Gartside age 30 bachelor - Cotton Broker - Highlands House, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, England - father Thomas Edmund Gartside - Cotton Spinner.
• Cora Maude Baker age 25 father Benjamin Howard Baker - Chemical Manufacturer.
• Witnesses: John Travis Gartside (brother), T.E. Gartside (father) , May Baker, B H Baker (father)

He died in 1964.^[2][3]

Timeline

1897 - Baptism 15 August 1897 - residence: 87 Shaw Road, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, England.

1901 - Census shows James as 3 years old - 87 Shaw Road, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, England

1911 - Census shows James as a 13 year old - scholar - Highlands House, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, England

1914-1920 - Military British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards. James B. Gartside Manchester Regiment Lancashire Fusiliers Manchester R. - Pte Lancs Fus. Sec. Lieut.

1920 - Passenger list shows address. From Quebec, Canada to Liverpool - 4 August 1920 - Highlands House, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, England - Occupation - Salesman.

1927 - Marriage certificate shows he's living at Highlands House, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire.

1935 - Occupation shown on father-in-law's probate - Cotton Broker - Benjamin Howard Baker.

1939 - Passenger list - James Brewer Gartside Age 41 - departure Southampton arriving New York 9 March 1939. Cotton Broker, living at Crimble Cottage, Rochdale, Lancashire, England.

1940 - Birmingham Daily Post 27 June 1940, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER Lieut.-Colonel James Brewer Gartside (Lancashire Fusiliers.-- On May 21, when he was ordered to counter attack with his battalion, he led his until with skill, courage and determination. The operation was very successful, and resuited not only in the re-occupation of our forward localities but in the crossing of the river into the enemy's lines and the capture of twenty three prisoners.

1940 - 22 October 1940 - UK Recommendation for Honours and Awards Index. James Brewer Gartside 1/6 Lancashire Fusiliers Theatre: British Expeditionary Force 1939-40 Distinguishing Service Order. (There is a fee to view the image).

1941 - Occupation shown on father's probate - Cotton Broker. Thomas Edmund Gartside.

1951 - 17 July 1951 - Occupation Cotton Spinner - Shown on sister's probate (Hannah Elizabeth Leigh nee Gartside).

1964 - 20 January 1964 - his probate shows his residence as 3 Harrod Drive, Southport, Lancashire, England

Census 1901

87 Shaw Road, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, England

• Head: Thomas E Gartside Age 44 - Cotton Mill Manager
• Wife: Harriet Gartside Age 45
• Daughter: Hannah E Gartside Age 16
• Daughter: Alice M Gartside Age 11
• Son: John T Gartside Age 9
• Son: James B Gartside Age 3
• Servant: Gertrude Shaw Age 19

Census 1911

Highlands House, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, England

• Head: Thomas Edmund Gartside Age 54 - Manager of Cotton Mill
• Wife: Harriet Gartside Age 53
• Daughter: Hannah Elizabeth Gartside Age 26
• Daughter: Alice Mary Gartside Age 21
• Son: John Travis Gartside Age 19 - Clerk at Cotton Mill
• Son: James Brewer Gartside Age 13 - Scholar
• Servant: Edith Durham Age 22

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Record
2. ↑ Death Record
3. ↑ Probate