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Jane Smith (b. 1835 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England) — Local Past

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Jane Smith

Born about 1835 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
118 entries
Place
George Street, Kingstone, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
1 entry
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St George's Church, York Street, Kingstone, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
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About April 1858
Marriage
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin
Marriage of Francis Button and Jane Smith
Groom
Francis Button
Vol. 9c, p. 136
Bride
Jane Smith
Vol. 9c, p. 136
Date
About April 1858
Place
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Recorded as RD Barnsley, Yorkshire
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About July 1859

Birth

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin

Birth of son, Fred Smith Button

Person: Fred Smith Button
Vol. 9c, p. 113
Date: About July 1859
Place: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Recorded as RD Barnsley, Yorkshire
Mother: Jane Smith
Mother's maiden name Smith

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19 October 1859

Baptism

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin

Baptism of son, Fred Smith Button

Person: Fred Smith Button
Date: 19 October 1859
Place: St George's Church, York Street, Kingstone, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Father: Francis Button
Mother: Jane Smith

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About April 1863

Birth

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin

Birth of son, Henry Richard Button

Person: Henry Richard Button
Vol. 9c, p. 130
Date: About April 1863
Place: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Recorded as RD Barnsley, Yorkshire
Mother: Jane Smith
Mother's maiden name Smith

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About April 1868

Birth

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin

Birth of son, 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 April 1871

Birth

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin

Birth of son, George Ernest Button

Person: George Ernest Button
Vol. 9c, p. 149
Date: About April 1871
Place: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Recorded as RD Barnsley, Yorkshire
Mother: Jane Smith
Mother's maiden name Smith

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2 April 1871

Census

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin

Census of 15 Roper Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, South Yorkshire

Date: 2 April 1871
Place: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Recorded as 15 Roper Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire
People: Francis Button
Head. Married. 35. Pattern maker, iron foundry. Born: Woolley, Yorkshire
Jane Smith
Recorded as Jane Button
Wife. Married. 36. Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire
Fred Smith Button
Son. 11. Scholar. Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire
Henry Richard Button
Son. 8. Scholar. Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire
Walter Francis Button
Son. 2. Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire
William Smith
Brother in law. Unmarried. 25. Currier & leather seller. Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire

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3 April 1881

Census

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin

Census

Date: 3 April 1881
People: Francis Button
Head. Married. 45. Foreman model maker (engine). Born: Woolley, Yorkshire
Jane Smith
Recorded as Jane Button
Wife. Married. 46. Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire
Henry Richard Button
Recorded as Henry R Button
Son. Unmarried. 18. Post office clerk. Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire
Walter F Button
Son. Unmarried. 12. Scholar. Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire

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5 April 1891

Census

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin

Census

Date: 5 April 1891
People: Francis Button
Head. Married. 58. Ironfounder’s manager. Born: Woolley, Yorkshire
Jane Smith
Recorded as Jane Button
Wife. Married. 56. Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire
Walter F Button
Son. Single. 22. Accountant’s clerk. Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire
Walter Chisholm
Step father. Widower. 78. Living on his own means. Born: Malton, Yorkshire
Margaret Smith
Niece. 11. Scholar. Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire

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31 March 1901

Census

Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin

Census

Date: 31 March 1901
People: Francis Button
Head. Married. 65. Retired pattern maker. Born: Woolley, Yorkshire
Jane Smith
Recorded as Jane Button
Wife. Married. 66. Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire
Maggie Button
Niece. Single. 21. Born: Barnsley, Yorkshire

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Francis Button (1836 Woolley, West Yorkshire, England – 1903 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
11 entries
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Children

Fred Smith Button (1859 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England – 1910 Manchester, Greater Manchester, England)
8 entries
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Henry Richard Button (b. 1863 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
6 entries
ChildSee sources
Walter Francis Button (b. 1868 in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
2 entries
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George Ernest Button (1871 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England – 1874 Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England)
2 entries
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Walter Francis Button (b. 1869)
1 entry
SiblingSee sources
William Smith
4 entries
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Maggie Button (b. 1880)

1 entry

Margaret Smith (b. 1880)

1 entry

Walter Chisholm

2 entries

Walter F Button (b. 1869)

1 entry

Walter F Button (b. 1869)

1 entry