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We remember Edward Arthur Barker
We remember Edward Arthur Barker
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1879
sibling
Beatrice H Barker
Source:8817017
1879
1881
location
Drapers Shop, 46 & 48 Gt Bridge St, West Bromwich, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8817017
3rd April 1881
1890
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8817435
1890 - 1892
1891
location
Manchester House, Gt Bridge St, West Bromwich, Staffs
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8817018
5th April 1891
1901
location
23 Western Street, Barnsley, Yorks
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8817024
31st March 1901
1903
marriage
Alice Rebecca Blackwell
Source:8817437
10th November 1903 - 1st July 1944
1911
location
16 Kensington Road, Barnsley, Yorks
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8816945
2nd April 1911
1939
location
16 Kensington Road , Barnsley, Yorkshire (West Riding)
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8817028
29th September 1939
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8817435
service
British Army
Honorary Lieutenant 2nd Quarter Master
5th York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:181046
service
British Army
Major Captain
Royal Engineers General List
Source:181046
service
British Army
Major
Signals Experimental Establishment
Source:181046
1958
death
Wharfedale, Yorks
United Kingdom
Source:8829457
Source:8817031
3rd July 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Arthur |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Barker |
| Source | 181046 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Kensington Road , Barnsley, Yorkshire (West Riding) | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 16 Kensington Road, Barnsley, Yorks | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 23 Western Street, Barnsley, Yorks | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Drapers Shop, 46 & 48 Gt Bridge St, West Bromwich, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| Manchester House, Gt Bridge St, West Bromwich, Staffs | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5th York and Lancaster Regiment | Honorary Lieutenant 2nd Quarter Master | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers General List | Major Captain | |||
| British Army | Signals Experimental Establishment | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Wesley Barker | father | ||
| Margaret Jane T Barker | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice H Barker | sister | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Rebecca Blackwell | wife | 10th November 1903 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Borough Electrical Engineer for 42 yearsFrom Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer January 9, 1946Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales, Christening Index, 1877 | Andrew10867 | |
| 1939 Register | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 | |
| Marriage Announcement | Andrew10867 | |
| Wife's death | Andrew10867 | |
| Borough Electrical Engineer for 42 years | Andrew10867 | |
| Military Cross | Andrew10867 |
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