Thomas Barnes, London, Lighterman

[coombs]

I had a look on FindMyPast for any occupational records for Thomas Barnes born 5 years either side of 1880 and could not find anything.

[Ladyhawk]

Both Louisa and Matilda name their father as Robert Barnes (deceased) when they marry. Matilda's marriage has fish curer as an occupation for him.

In 1881 there is just Thomas with his parents - father Robert is a fish curer.

In 1891 Thomas age 10 is with his parents Robert & Catherine in Limehouse, also sisters Louisa 8 and Harriet 2. 

In 1901 father Robert has died and Catherine is in Eastfield St with dtrs Louisa and Matilda. We at least know that he was not still living with his family 

The address on 1881 census above posted by Rosie 165 Eastfield St

There's this baptism for
Thomas Barnes
Baptism   1 Dec 1880 Saint John, Limehouse Fields: Halley Street, Tower Hamlets
Father   Robert Barnes occ costermonger
Mother   Katharine Emily res 165 Eastfield St

Also these baptisms same parents, father same occupation address Eastfield Street different house numbers 123 & 125

Lavinia Barnes   4 Nov 1885 Born 15 October 1885
Harriet Barnes   24 Dec 1888 Born 23 November 1888

Could this be the same Thomas Barnes?

Thomas Barnes age 37
Document Year   1918
Residence    121 Eastfield St, Stepney, London E
Regiment    Rifle Brigade
Regimental No 36677
Discharged 11 May 1918
Intended place of residence 121 Eastfield St Stepney
Occ labourer
Dark Brown hair, brown eyes
Ht 5ft 3 1/2 inches
scars on legs and front of chest
Tattoo marks left forearm
Number of Images 11
Award sheet disablement pension form gives his dob 17 6 1880
UK, British Army World War I Pension Records 1914-1920

Edit to add there's this on fold3 sorry don't have a  subscription to look at the details

Thomas Barnes Rank   Rifleman
Death Date 29 Mar 1919
Service Number   S/36677
Corps, Regiment or Unit Rifle Brigade
UK, World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923

[Karen McDonald]

I had a look on FindMyPast for any occupational records for Thomas Barnes born 5 years either side of 1880 and could not find anything.

Thanks very much!

[Karen McDonald]

@Ladyhawk:

That all looks interesting! Thanks very much indeed. I'll pass it on to my brother.

Sorry to have taken so long to reply, but RC shut me out - Database Error. I was only able to access a limited number of threads, and then it shut me out completely. Seems OK today, though, thank goodness!

Best regards,
Karen

[Ladyhawk]

@Ladyhawk:

That all looks interesting! Thanks very much indeed. I'll pass it on to my brother.

Sorry to have taken so long to reply, but RC shut me out - Database Error. I was only able to access a limited number of threads, and then it shut me out completely. Seems OK today, though, thank goodness!

Best regards,
Karen

Your very welcome 
I think a lot of us were having trouble with the Database Error message !

[Karen McDonald]

I think a lot of us were having trouble with the Database Error message !

Certainly sounds that way!

Let's hope they have fixed it and it keeps working...