John Latham

#69, (22 February 1861 - 1937)
Pedigree
Father*Thomas Latham1,2,3 b. c 1836, d. 1912
Mother*Dorothy Parker1 b. 16 Oct 1839, d. 1897
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Tony Collins
ChartsAncestor Chart for Tony
Descendent Chart for Cuthbert Fare
AFN* Record number at FamilySearch.com is GV2J-VG6. 
Birth*22 Feb 1861 John Latham was born at Ulverston, Lancaster, England.1,2,3,4,5 
Birth Reg8 Mar 1861 His birth was registered by Thomas Latham, his father, in Ulverstone.1 
Occupation3 Apr 1881 John Latham was a postal clerk (civil servant.)2  
Census 1881
(Family)		3 Apr 1881 The 1881 UK Census enumerated John Latham as being son of Thomas Latham, Head of the household at 20 St Vincent Street, Barrow, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Dorothy Parker, Jane Latham, Elizabeth Latham, Thomas Latham, Dora Latham and Olivia Latham.2 
Residence*14 Jun 1882 John Latham lived at 20 St. Vincent Street, Barrow in Furness, Lancaster, England.3 
Occupation14 Jun 1882 He was a Government clerk.3  
Marriage*14 Jun 1882 He married Alice Ann Fare, daughter of Robert Daniel Fare and Margaret Alice Parkinson, at Wesleyan Chapel, Barrow in Furness, Lancaster, England. The marriage was solemnised by Rev. Amos White.3,6,4,5 
Occupation19 Jun 1884 John Latham was a Post Office clerk.7  
Residence*19 Jun 1884 John Latham and Alice Ann Fare lived at Northscale, Walney, Lancaster, England.7 
Birth Reg
(Informant)		13 Aug 1884 He registered the birth of Winifred Latham, his daughter, in Barrow in Furness.7 
Occupation9 Jul 1892 John Latham was a Post Office clerk.6  
Birth Reg
(Informant)		10 Aug 1892 He registered the birth of Bertha Latham, his daughter, in Dover.6 
Occupation31 Mar 1901 John Latham was a Civil Service clerk with the Post Office.4  
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 The 1901 UK Census enumerated John Latham as Head of household at 6 Maltese Road, Chelmsford, Essex, England.. Others resident include Alice Ann Fare, Thomas Latham, Bertha Latham and Dorothy May Latham.4 
Occupation10 Jan 1910 John Latham was Chief clerk in a Post office.8  
Marriage
(Witness)		10 Jan 1910 He officially Witnessed the marriage of William Henry Rogers and Winifred Latham at St John's Parish Church, Weymouth, Dorset, England.8,9,10 
Occupation2 Apr 1911 John Latham was superintendent with Post Office.5  
Census 1911*2 Apr 1911 The 1911 UK Census enumerated John Latham as Head of household at 30 Avenue Road, Weymouth, Dorset, England. Others resident include Alice Ann Fare and Dorothy May Latham The dwelling was recorded as having 9 rooms.5 
Num Child* The 1911 UK Census recorded that 6 children had been born to John and Alice by that date, and that 2 of them were already deceased. Candidates for the deceased include Lily Fare Latham and Florence Lilian Latham.5 
Occupation*11 Apr 1917 John Latham was a postmaster.11,12  
Death*1937 He died at Weymouth, Dorset, England. He was survived by his wife, Alice.13 

Family

Alice Ann Fare (15 Feb 1865 - 1947)
Children
Last Edited13 May 2023

Citations

  1. [S21] PRO Cert : B: 1861/1: Ulverstone 8e,605,32. Cert/transcript held
  2. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1881: RG11,4286,68,37 sch:139.Cert/transcript held
  3. [S21] PRO Cert : M: 1882/2: Barrow in Furness 8e,1302,135. Cert/transcript held
  4. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1901: RG13,1671,111,14 sch:104.Cert/transcript held
  5. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1911: RG14,12341,263/2,2 sch:243.Cert/transcript held
  6. [S21] PRO Cert : B: 1892/3: Dover 2a,994,33. Cert/transcript held
  7. [S21] PRO Cert : B: 1884/3: Barrow in Furness 8e,860,312. Cert/transcript held
  8. [S21] PRO Cert : M: 1910/1: Dorchester 5a,563,238. Cert/transcript held
  9. [S31] UK Records : C: 1911: RG14/12283,8, sched 50.Cert/transcript held
  10. [S21] PRO Cert : D: 1917/4: Neath 11a,879,115. Cert/transcript held
  11. [S21] PRO Cert : M: 1917/2: Haverfordwest 11a,2101,434. Cert/transcript held
  12. [S99] Personal knowledge : JA Collins.
  13. [S22] Old Parochial Records (England/Wales) : Downloaded from the FreeBMD website.
  14. [S71] CWGC : Civilian War Dead, Home Guard, Southampton.
  15. [S66] Other Document : Child's baptismal certificate.