Barton Family History

Barton, John Hampden

Barton, John Hampden

Male 1888 - 1969  (80 years)

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  • Name Barton, John Hampden 
    Nickname Jack 
    Born 9 Apr 1888  "Cumbooglecumbong", Dubbo, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Jack grew up at the foot of Mount Wellington.
    Gender Male 
    Baptism 19 May 1888  Holy Trinity Church, Dubbo, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    School 1904  All Saint's College, Bathurst, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Employment 1905  "Moorendah", Walgett, Nsw Find all individuals with events at this location 
    This is where he met Myee, the daughter of the local bank manager. Jack worked with his father in Barton, Taylor & Suttor. He was in partnership with his father and Fred Taylor (husband of Grace Paterson) at "Moorendah" out of Walgett in the period 1905-1914. His work and life were typical of the times. Jack cleared up his partnership responsibilities and enlisted in late 1915. 
    Employment 1909  "Evesham" And "Baratica", Longreach QLD Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Jack worked as a jackaroo. These stations were owned by Jacks' Uncle A.F. Bert Smith. All of the four Barton brothers worked as a jackaroo around Longreach as some time or another. 
    Residence 1915  "Ovalan", Albert Road, Strathfield, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Military Enlist 29 Nov 1915  Collarenebri, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Jack enlisted with a rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Initially he joined the 6th Light Horse but later transferred to the AIF 54th battalion, 14th Brigade, 5th division, where he was a Lieutenant. He served in France. His service number was N294113. He applied for the Lighthorse but was posted to an N.C.O.'s school and subsequently sent on to an Officer's school - the N.C.O.'s school and the Officer's school each lasted a month. He was 27 years old, used to management, running his own property, dealing with men and got on well with people. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant. His father's sudden death saw his departure for service delayed for six months. He sailed in charge of a reinforcement platoon for the 54th Battalion in late 1916. He listed his occupation as a Grazier, his address as "Ovalan", Albert Road, Homebush and his next of kin to be his mother Lucy Barton.

    He joined the Battalion at Bullecourt and his book "One Year with the Platoon" covers the active service period of his war year. 
    Lived Jul 1916  Army Officers' Camp, Sydney, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Jack was in training when his father died. 
    _MILT 24 Jan 1917  Sydney, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Jack left Sydney on the HMAT "Anchises" (A68) with a rank of 2nd Lieutenant.  
    Military 12 Oct 1917 
    Jack was promoted from 2nd Lieutenant to Lieutenant. He was within the 54th Battalion. 
    _MILT 24 Apr 1918  Villers-Bretonneux, France Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Jack was recommended for a military cross. He was in the 14th Australian Infantry, 5th Australian Division and the 54th Battalion with a rank of Lieutenant. The description of the action for which he was commended is "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack on VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on the morning of the 24th April, when the enemy broke through, he moved forward his platoon, and occupied a position on the exposed flank of the Battalion, thus by his prompt action and personal example assisted greatly in saving the situation at a very critical time." It is understood that Jack declined to accept the commendation. 
    Military Disch 27 Apr 1919  Sydney, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    On discharge he returned to Australia, married Miss Myee Australie Martin, daughter of Francis George Martin, Bank Manager, and Laura Annie Martin of -Dungog.

    He returned to the property "Moorendah" at Walgett but after several years the partnership was dissolved and he took up his own property "Derrima" at Collarenebri. 
    Purchased 1921  "Derrima", Collarenebri, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    He had received 5000 pounds from his fathers estate, which he used to make the purchase. He moved there with bride Myee. The property was purchased from the Brown's. 
    Purchased 1923  "Weeumbah", Longreach, QLD Find all individuals with events at this location 
    As Jack was the oldest brother he made the purchase. The property was bought from a Dr Sale. The property was then managed by the youngest brother Frank, who at that time did not own other land. This property was 40,000 acres and consisted of what is today both "Weeumbah" and "Lovat Park".
    Jack purchased the Land Rover in 1923. 
    Purchased 1935  14 Khartoum Ave, Gordon, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    This was next to Myee's parents house. 
    Purchased 1956  "Lovat Park", Longreach, QLD Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Myee and Jack split their share of the land owned by the four brothers to create "Lovat Park". They also received 5,000 acres from Uncle Ben's estate. Thus "Lovat Park" was 15,000 acres in size. The Ferguson tractor was purchased new at this time. The Lister engine was also brought from "Derima". 
    Died 12 Mar 1969  Gordon, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Jack died in a nursing home in St Johns Avenue in Gordon.
    Cremated After 12 Mar 1969  Northern Suburbs Crematorium, North Ryde, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I0007  Barton Family Tree
    Last Modified 14 Sep 2016 

    Father Barton, Arthur Sterling,   b. 3 Jul 1856, "Boree Nyrang", Molong, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jul 1916, "Ovalan", Albert Road, Strathfield, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Smith, Lucy Jane,   b. 10 Jan 1861, "Vale Head", Molong, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jun 1918, Burwood, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Married 17 Apr 1884  Holy Trinity Church, Dubbo, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F0008  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Martin, Myee Australie,   b. 26 Nov 1894, Port Macquarie, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jun 1983, Roseville, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 9 Jul 1919  Dungog, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • They honeymooned at Samoa and later in Melbourne.
    Moved 10 Jul 1919  "Moorendah", Walgett, Nsw Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Moved 1953  14 Khartoum Ave, Gordon, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Lived 1956  "Lovat Park", Longreach, QLD Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Barton, John David Sterling,   b. 5 Jul 1929, "Derrima", Collarenebri, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Nov 2007, 11 Barwon St, Collarenebri, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)  [Birth]
     2. Barton, Patricia Sterling,   b. 2 Jul 1920, Bank of NSW, Dungog, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jun 1994, Manly, NSW Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)  [Birth]
     3. Living
    Last Modified 6 Nov 2016 
    Family ID F0005  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 9 Apr 1888 - "Cumbooglecumbong", Dubbo, NSW Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBaptism - 19 May 1888 - Holy Trinity Church, Dubbo, NSW Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsSchool - 1904 - All Saint's College, Bathurst, NSW Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEmployment - This is where he met Myee, the daughter of the local bank manager. Jack worked with his father in Barton, Taylor & Suttor. He was in partnership with his father and Fred Taylor (husband of Grace Paterson) at "Moorendah" out of Walgett in the period 1905-1914. His work and life were typical of the times. Jack cleared up his partnership responsibilities and enlisted in late 1915. - 1905 - "Moorendah", Walgett, Nsw Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEmployment - Jack worked as a jackaroo. These stations were owned by Jacks' Uncle A.F. Bert Smith. All of the four Barton brothers worked as a jackaroo around Longreach as some time or another. - 1909 - "Evesham" And "Baratica", Longreach QLD Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1915 - "Ovalan", Albert Road, Strathfield, NSW Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMilitary Enlist - Jack enlisted with a rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Initially he joined the 6th Light Horse but later transferred to the AIF 54th battalion, 14th Brigade, 5th division, where he was a Lieutenant. He served in France. His service number was N294113. He applied for the Lighthorse but was posted to an N.C.O.'s school and subsequently sent on to an Officer's school - the N.C.O.'s school and the Officer's school each lasted a month. He was 27 years old, used to management, running his own property, dealing with men and got on well with people. He was commissioned as a Lieutenant. His father's sudden death saw his departure for service delayed for six months. He sailed in charge of a reinforcement platoon for the 54th Battalion in late 1916. He listed his occupation as a Grazier, his address as "Ovalan", Albert Road, Homebush and his next of kin to be his mother Lucy Barton. He joined the Battalion at Bullecourt and his book "One Year with the Platoon" covers the active service period of his war year. - 29 Nov 1915 - Collarenebri, NSW Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps_MILT - Jack was recommended for a military cross. He was in the 14th Australian Infantry, 5th Australian Division and the 54th Battalion with a rank of Lieutenant. The description of the action for which he was commended is "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack on VILLERS-BRETONNEUX on the morning of the 24th April, when the enemy broke through, he moved forward his platoon, and occupied a position on the exposed flank of the Battalion, thus by his prompt action and personal example assisted greatly in saving the situation at a very critical time." It is understood that Jack declined to accept the commendation. - 24 Apr 1918 - Villers-Bretonneux, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 9 Jul 1919 - Dungog, NSW Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMoved - 10 Jul 1919 - "Moorendah", Walgett, Nsw Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsPurchased - He had received 5000 pounds from his fathers estate, which he used to make the purchase. He moved there with bride Myee. The property was purchased from the Brown's. - 1921 - "Derrima", Collarenebri, NSW Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsPurchased - As Jack was the oldest brother he made the purchase. The property was bought from a Dr Sale. The property was then managed by the youngest brother Frank, who at that time did not own other land. This property was 40,000 acres and consisted of what is today both "Weeumbah" and "Lovat Park". Jack purchased the Land Rover in 1923. - 1923 - "Weeumbah", Longreach, QLD Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsPurchased - This was next to Myee's parents house. - 1935 - 14 Khartoum Ave, Gordon, NSW Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMoved - 1953 - 14 Khartoum Ave, Gordon, NSW Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsPurchased - Myee and Jack split their share of the land owned by the four brothers to create "Lovat Park". They also received 5,000 acres from Uncle Ben's estate. Thus "Lovat Park" was 15,000 acres in size. The Ferguson tractor was purchased new at this time. The Lister engine was also brought from "Derima". - 1956 - "Lovat Park", Longreach, QLD Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsLived - 1956 - "Lovat Park", Longreach, QLD Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Mar 1969 - Gordon, NSW Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCremated - After 12 Mar 1969 - Northern Suburbs Crematorium, North Ryde, NSW Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • On outbreak of war in 1914 there were heavy enlistments from the country. Jacks' younger brothers Ted and Ben were early to join up. Ben was at Gallipoli. The fourth brother was still a small child. Jack and Myee participated in district activities and on outbreak of World War 2, he was asked to form the local unit of the V.D.C.