• My father's 'Uncle Ted'.
• Born 6 September 1897, eldest son of Rev. Cecil Barton (1870-1909) and Esther Broadbent (1873-1959).
• Full name 'John Edward Broadbent Barton', but always known as 'Ted'.
• Married Mary Bushby ('Molly').
• Keen family historian.
• In 1964, produced transcript of the Memoirs of Emily Elliott, written by his grandmother.
• Died on 14 June 1971, aged 73.

Obituary

This clipping was found in an album assembled by Mary Carty Farrell (1907-1999):

"BARTON - On June 14, 1971, peacefully after a short illness, JOHN EDWARD BROADBENT (Ted) BARTON, Lt-Col, 4th F.F. Rifles, P.A., of Dunloe, Parkway, Camberley, aged 73 years, beloved husband of Molly and father of Peter. Funeral at St. Mary's Church, Camberley, 11.40 a.m. Friday, June 18. Family flowers only. Donations to C.M.S. if wished."