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Watson Barnes 1854–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Dec 1854

Birth Location: South Creake, Norfolk, England

Death Date: Jan 1924

Death Location: Keighley, Yorkshire West Riding, England

Father: James Barnes

Mother: Ann Lewis

Spouse(s): Alice Greatbatch

Children(s): Arthur Barnes, Tom Barnes, Nellie Barnes, Annie Barnes, Jennie Barnes, Amy Barnes, Eric Barnes, Lewis Barnes, Amanda Barnes

The story of Watson Barnes began in 1854 in South Creake, Norfolk, England. In 1861, Watson Barnes resided in Syderstone, Norfolk, England. In 1871, Watson Barnes resided in Norfolk, England. Watson Barnes married Alice Greatbatch, and had children including Amanda Barnes, Amy Barnes, Annie Barnes, Arthur Barnes, Eric Barnes, Jennie Barnes, Lewis Barnes, Nellie Barnes, Tom Barnes. Watson Barnes passed away in 1924 in Keighley, Yorkshire West Riding, England.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Watson Barnes began in 1854 in South Creake, Norfolk, England.
  • In 1861, Watson Barnes resided in Syderstone, Norfolk, England.
  • In 1871, Watson Barnes resided in Norfolk, England.
  • Watson Barnes married Alice Greatbatch, and had children including Amanda Barnes, Amy Barnes, Annie Barnes, Arthur Barnes, Eric Barnes, Jennie Barnes, Lewis Barnes, Nellie Barnes, Tom Barnes.
  • Watson Barnes passed away in 1924 in Keighley, Yorkshire West Riding, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Barnes
1825–1896
Birth Location: South Creake, Norfolk, England
JB
Ann Lewis
1823–1897
Birth Location: Helhoughton, Tattersett, Norfolk, England
AL

Spouses(s)

Alice Greatbatch
1862–
Birth Location: Gory Forge, Salop, England
AG

Children(s)

Arthur Barnes
1890–
Birth Location: Steeton, Yorkshire, England
AB
Tom Barnes
1892–
Birth Location: Ambergate, Derbyshire
TB
Nellie Barnes
1894–
Birth Location: Ambergate, Derbyshire, England
NB
Annie Barnes
1895–
Birth Location: Ambergate, Derbyshire, England
AB
Jennie Barnes
1897–
Birth Location: Ambergate, Derbyshire, England
JB
Amy Barnes
1899–
Birth Location: Ambergate, Derbyshire, England
AB
Eric Barnes
1902–
Birth Location: Ambergate, Derbyshire, England
EB
Lewis Barnes
1904–
Birth Location: Ambergate, Derbyshire, England
LB
Amanda Barnes
1906–
Birth Location: Ambergate, Derbyshire, England
AB

Watson Barnes's Ancestors

Self
Watson Barnes
1854–1924
Birth Place: South Creake, Norfolk, England
Parents
James Barnes
1825–1896
South Creake, Norfolk, England
Ann Lewis
1823–1897
Helhoughton, Tattersett, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Edward Barnes
1797–1841
South Creake, Norfolk, England
Elizabeth Parsons
1797–
South Creake, Norfolk
Great-Grandparents
Robert Barnes
1769–1841
Ann Crowe
1774–
John Parsons
1751–1833
Rebecca Sherwood
1765–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ralph Barnes
1745–

Watson Barnes's Descendants

1.
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Watson Barnes (26 Dec 1854–Jan 1924) m. Alice Greatbatch (26 Oct 1862–)
  1. 1. Arthur Barnes 1890–
  2. 2. Tom Barnes 1892–
  3. 3. Nellie Barnes 1894–
  4. 4. Annie Barnes 1895–
  5. 5. Jennie Barnes 1897– m. Edward Benson 1895–
    1. 1. Eva Barnes 1916–
    2. 2. John (Harry) Barnes 1919–1999 m. Doris (May) Price 1921–1974
    3. 3. Margaret Benson 1924–
  6. 6. Amy Barnes 1899–
  7. 7. Eric Barnes 1902– m. Nora Conway 1900–
    1. 1. John (Edward) Barnes 1925–
    2. 2. Doreen Barnes 1926–
  8. 8. Lewis Barnes 1904– m. Mary Wignall 1906–
  9. 9. Amanda Barnes 1906–

Watson Barnes's Timeline

9 Records

1854
26 Dec 1854
Birth of Watson Barnes in South Creake, Norfolk, England
South Creake, Norfolk, England
1861
1861
Age 7
Watson Barnes resided here in Syderstone, Norfolk, England
Syderstone, Norfolk, England
1871
1871
Age 17
Watson Barnes resided here in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England
1877
5 Mar 1877
Age 23
Watson Barnes resided here in Bingley
Bingley
1889
January 1889
Age 35
Watson Barnes was married in Keighley, Yorkshire West Riding, United Kingdom
Keighley, Yorkshire West Riding, United Kingdom
1891
1891
Age 37
Watson Barnes resided here in Heage, Heage, Derbyshire, England
Heage, Heage, Derbyshire, England
1901
1901
Age 47
Watson Barnes resided here in Ambergate, Heage, Derbyshire, England
Ambergate, Heage, Derbyshire, England
1911
1911
Age 57
Watson Barnes resided here in Heage, Derbyshire, England
Heage, Derbyshire, England
1924
Jan 1924
Age 70
Death of Watson Barnes in Keighley, Yorkshire West Riding, England
Keighley, Yorkshire West Riding, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1854
    Event Place: South Creake, Norfolk, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Railway Employment Records, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Collection: Midland Railway Company: Records; Class: RAIL491; Piece: 1016
    [2] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [3] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 2747; Folio: 65; Page: 25; GSU roll: 6097857
    [4] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 9a; Page: 359
    [5] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1858; Folio: 102; Page: 20; GSU roll: 838816
    [6] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3230; Folio: 109; Page: 5
    [7] 1861 England Census
    [8] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: January 1889
    Event Place: Keighley, Yorkshire West Riding, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Syderstone, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1858; Folio: 102; Page: 20; GSU roll: 838816

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1877
    Event Place: Bingley
    Record Source: UK, Railway Employment Records, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Collection: Midland Railway Company: Records; Class: RAIL491; Piece: 1016

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Heage, Heage, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 2747; Folio: 65; Page: 25; GSU roll: 6097857

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ambergate, Heage, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3230; Folio: 109; Page: 5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Heage, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1924
    Event Place: Keighley, Yorkshire West Riding, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 9a; Page: 359
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