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

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Walter Francis Button

Born about June 1868 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England

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This person page was added on 1 July 2026.

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Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
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About April 1868
Birth
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin
Birth of Walter Francis Button
Person
Walter Francis Button
Vol. 9c, p. 173
Date
About April 1868
Place
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Recorded as RD Barnsley, Yorkshire
Mother
Jane Smith
Mother's maiden name Smith
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About July 1891

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Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin

Marriage of Walter Francis Button and Rebecca Taylor

Groom: Walter Francis Button
Vol. 9c, p. 291
Bride: Rebecca Taylor
Vol. 9c, p. 291
Date: About July 1891
Place: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Recorded as RD Barnsley, Yorkshire

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Francis Button (1836 Woolley, West Yorkshire, England – 1903 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
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Jane Smith (b. 1835 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
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Fred Smith Button (1859 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England – 1910 Manchester, Greater Manchester, England)
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Henry Richard Button (b. 1863 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
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Rebecca Taylor (b. 1870 in Bloxwich, West Midlands, England)
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George Ernest Button (1871 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England – 1874 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)

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