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I am trying to find out whether a Reginald Burton, listed on the War Graves Commission site, who died 4th August 1944, is one of my grandfather's brothers. The War Graves site states that Reginald's parents were George and Eliza Burton, which are the same names of my grandfather's. The doubt in my mind is my grandmother, who is the eldest surviving relative cannot remeber a Reginald, only a Gerald! Can anyone shed any light onto this? Reginald's wife was a Margaret Burton (maiden name unknown) from Liverpool. Another doubt as my line of Burton's originate from Norfolk.

I've got a George Burton born 1891 who married Peggy (short for Margaret) around 1914. They had a son but I don't know his name. George lived in Louth, Lincolnshire all his life. Again no info on Margaret where born. A long shot, hope you find more info soon. :-)

Mardle -
Unfortunately, Jonathan isn't a GR member any longer, so he won't see your post, and he can't be contacted.

Even if he were still a member, he wouldn't be looking for replies after 19 years in any case!

Mardie, the original post was made 19 years ago. Jonathan is no longer a GR member so there is no way of contacting him through the site.

The only George Burton living in Louth in 1901 was George Frederick


1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census
20, Lee Street, Louth, Lincolnshire, England

First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
Frederick Burton Head Married Male 50 1851 Watch cleaner Louth, Lincolnshire, England
Kate Burton Wife Married Female 39 1862 Dress maker Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Maggie Burton Daughter Single Female 13 1888 - Louth, Lincolnshire, England
George F Burton Son - Male 11 1890 - Louth, Lincolnshire, England
Frank R Burton Son - Male 9 1892 - Louth, Lincolnshire, England
Dorothy M Burton Daughter - Female 7 1894 - Louth, Lincolnshire, England
Janet W Burton Daughter - Female 6 1895 - Louth, Lincolnshire, England
Lilian Crow Sister-in-law Single Female 41 1860 Mothers help Sheffield, Yorkshire, England


His birth registration from the GRO site -

Name: Mother's Maiden Surname:
BURTON, GEORGE FREDERICK CROW
GRO Reference: 1889 D Quarter in LOUTH Volume 07A Page 594

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Still there in 1911 with a sister Maggie (could she be "Peggy?

1911 Census For England & Wales
11 Newstreet Louth, Louth, Lincolnshire, England

First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
George Frederick Burton Head Single Male 21 1890 Cycle repairer Louth Lincolnshire
Maggie Burton Sister Single Female 23 1888 - Louth Lincolnshire
Janet Winifred Burton Sister Single Female 16 1895 Dressmakers apprentice Louth Lincolnshire

That George married Esther Robinson in 1914

Surname First name(s) Mother/Spouse District Vol Page
Marriages Dec 1914 (>99%)
Burton George F Robinson Louth 7a 1395
ROBINSON Esther Burton Louth 7a 1395

The son
Births Mar 1916 (>99%)
Burton Kenneth R Robinson Louth 7a 925

and a daughter Margaret, so is she "your" Peggy

Births Sep 1922 (>99%)
Burton Margaret E Robinson Louth 7a 986

1921 Census Of England & Wales
7, Little South Street, Louth, Lincolnshire, England

First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age in years Birth place Occupation Employer
George Frederick Burton Head Male 1889 31 Louth, Lincolnshire, England Cycle And Motor Cycle, Repairer & Salesman James Edward Holmes, Cycle Agent
Esther Burton Wife Female 1891 30 Haugham, Lincolnshire, England Home Duties -
Kenneth Raymond Burton Son Male 1916 5 Louth, Lincolnshire, England - -
William Standaloft Boarder Male 1896 24 Thoresway, Lincolnshire, England Farm Labourer Cyril Charles Parr, Farmer

1939 Register
21 Tennyson Road, Louth, Louth M.B., Lincolnshire (Parts of Lindsey), England

First name(s) Last name(s) Birth date Sex Occupation Marital status Schedule Schedule sub number
George F Burton 16 Oct 1889 Male Cycle Maker & Repairer Married 144 1
Esther Burton 19 Jun 1891 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties & Dressmaker Married 144 2
Margaret E Michael,Burton 24 Jul 1922 Female Lady & Typist Single 144 3

Margaret E Burton married Frank R Michael 1940 Louth RD as reflected on the 1939 register

Mardle, if you would like help with your own tree, please give us some more detailed information.

I can't see any records that definitely add up to what you've said so far.

Who were George's parents?
Did he have a middle name?
When did he die?

Have you found him on the 1901 or 1911 censuses?

Going by what you've said (re wife Peggy/Margaret, and his birth in 1891) , it would appear that he's NOT George Frederick Burton, who lived in Louth with his parents and siblings, because that George was born in 1889 and married an Esther.Robinson in 1914.
George and Esther did have a son in 1916 - Kenneth Raymond Burton.

However, that George Burton is the only one born around 1891 living in Louth in 1901, 1911, 1921 and 1939.

That George did have a sister Margaret.

Deaths Jun 1967 (>99%)
Burton George F 77 Louth 3b 312