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Edith Eliza Watkinson (b. 1867 in Wombwell, South Yorkshire, England) — Local Past

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Edith Eliza Watkinson

Born about 1867 in Wombwell, South Yorkshire, England

Also known as Edith Eliza Button

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This person page was added on 1 July 2026.

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1889
13, High Street, Wombwell, South Yorkshire, England
1889
Wombwell, South Yorkshire, England
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1895
Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
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1 September 1889
Marriage
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026
Marriage of Henry Richard Button and Edith Eliza Watkinson
Groom
Henry Richard Button
Age: 26. Bachelor. Post office clerk
28, Roper Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Bride
Edith Eliza Watkinson
Age: 23. Spinster
13, High Street, Wombwell, South Yorkshire
Date
1 September 1889
Place
Wombwell, South Yorkshire
Groom's father
Francis Button
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Sidney George Watkinson
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About January 1895

Birth

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026

Birth of son, George Francis Button

Person: George Francis Button
1st Q., 1895. Vol. 9c, p. 223. Mother's maiden name Watkinson
Date: About January 1895
Place: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Recorded as RD Barnsley, Yorkshire
Mother: Edith Eliza Watkinson

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3 March 1895

Baptism

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026

Baptism of son, George Francis Button

Person: George Francis Button
Date: 3 March 1895
Place: Wombwell, South Yorkshire
Father: Henry Richard Button
116 Dodworth Road, Barnsley
Mother: Edith Eliza Watkinson
Recorded as Edith Eliza Button

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About April 1897

Birth

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026

Birth of son, Henry Reginald Button

Person: Henry Reginald Button
2nd Q., 1897. Vol. 9c, p. 231. Mother's maiden name Watkinson
Date: About April 1897
Place: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Recorded as RD Barnsley, Yorkshire
Mother: Edith Eliza Watkinson

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1 August 1897

Baptism

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026

Baptism of son, Henry Reginald Button

Person: Henry Reginald Button
Date: 1 August 1897
Place: Wombwell, South Yorkshire
Father: Henry Richard Button
62 Granville Street, Barnsley
Mother: Edith Eliza Watkinson
Recorded as Edith Eliza Button

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About January 1903

Birth

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026

Birth of daughter, Edith Ann Button

Person: Edith Ann Button
1st Q., 1903. Vol. 9c, p. 227. Mother's maiden name Watkinson
Date: About January 1903
Place: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Recorded as RD Barnsley, Yorkshire
Mother: Edith Eliza Watkinson

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About July 1906

Birth

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026

Birth of son, Ronald Eric Button

Person: Ronald Eric Button
3rd Q., 1906. Vol. 9c, p. 217. Mother's maiden name Watkinson
Date: About July 1906
Place: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Recorded as RD Barnsley, Yorkshire
Mother: Edith Eliza Watkinson

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Henry Richard Button (b. 1863 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
7 entries
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George Francis Button (1895 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England – 1895 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
3 entries
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Henry Reginald Button (b. 1897 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
4 entries
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Children

Edith Ann Button (b. 1903 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
2 entries
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Ronald Eric Button (b. 1906 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
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Jane Smith (b. 1835 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
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Francis Button (1836 Woolley, West Yorkshire, England – 1903 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
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Fred Smith Button (1859 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England – 1910 Manchester, Greater Manchester, England)

8 entries

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Walter Francis Button (b. 1868 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)

6 entries

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George Ernest Button (1871 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England – 1874 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)

2 entries

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George Watkinson

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Sidney George Watkinson

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