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We remember James Barker
We remember James Barker
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1909
location
30 Berwick Street, Rochdale
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6625912
1909 - 1916
1909
marriage
Elizabeth Wright
Source:6625912
31st July 1909
1911
children
James Barker
Source:6625912
1911
1913
children
Thomas Barker
Source:6625912
2nd October 1913
1914
enlistment
Rochdale Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6625912
3rd September 1914
1914
employment
Coal carter
Rochdale Pioneers
Rochdale
United Kingdom
Source:6625912
September 1914
1916
discharge
Source:6625912
13th June 1916
1916
dates
Age 30
Source:6625912
27th August 1916
service
British Army
Driver
86166
Royal Field Artillery
55th Brigade
Source:9323101
1916
death
War Related Sickness
Please refer to death certificate, army records and further details added
Rochdale
United Kingdom
Source:6625912
27th August 1916
burial
Rochdale
Lancashire
Rochdale Cemetery, Grave No. 11389, Square N, Plot 12
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
1/389 (JaW).
Source:6625912
Source:9323101
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Barker |
| Source | 182856 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Berwick Street, Rochdale | United Kingdom | their own address | 1909 - 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 86166 | Royal Field Artillery | 55th Brigade | Driver |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Barker | son | 1911 | |
| Thomas Barker | son | 2nd October 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ellen Barker nee Dawson | mother | ||
| Thomas Barker | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Wright | wife | 31st July 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-13 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-07-31 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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James BarkerBefore enlisting in the Royal Field Artillery James Barker was a coal carter working for the Rochdale Pioneers, the Cooperative Movement. On the right, he is pictured outside his home, 30 Berwick Street, Rochdale.
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Driver James Barker, Royal Field ArtilleryShown in his uniform, this photograph taken by Leslie Bros, is one of several in the family collection.Contributed by:
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Death CertificateIn family collection with all army service records and my grandmother's widows pension entitlement papers.Contributed by:
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Thomas and Mary Ellen BarkerThe parents of James and Ernest Barker who lived at 10 Maryland Street, Rochdale. This photograph may have been taken after the loss of their sons in the First World WarContributed by:
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Funeral report from Rochdale ObserverThis newspaper cutting was kept by James's widow, Elizabeth, and their son, Thomas.Contributed by:
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James Barker with his wife, Elizabeth, and sonThis photograph is the only photograph we have of James with our grandmother, Elizabeth, and their son, Thomas.Contributed by:
Jane15307
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane15307 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane15307 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jane15307 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jane15307 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jane15307 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jane15307 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jane15307 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Barker | Jane15307 | |
| Driver James Barker, Royal Field Artillery | Jane15307 | |
| Death Certificate | Jane15307 | |
| Thomas and Mary Ellen Barker | Jane15307 | |
| Driver James Barker | Jane15307 | |
| Funeral report from Rochdale Observer | Jane15307 | |
| James Barker with his wife, Elizabeth, and son | Jane15307 |
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