Edward Victor Barton (1 January 1904 – 13 November 1941) was an English footballer who played as a right half for Everton and Tranmere Rovers.[4][5]
 Barton in 1935 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Edward Victor Barton | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1904[1] | ||
| Place of birth | West Derby, Liverpool, Lancashire, England | ||
| Date of death | 13 November 1941 (aged 37)[2] | ||
| Place of death | Thingwall, Cheshire, England[3] | ||
| Position(s) | Right half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1925 | Everton | ||
| 1925–1935 | Tranmere Rovers | 237 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He was most remember for his long career at Tranmere, making 260 appearances for the club and scoring 5 goals.[6][4]
Barton later lived in Prenton, Cheshire, and was survived by his wife, Alice Elizabeth.[7] He died in 1941 at only 37 years old, after suffering from an illness for several months.[6]
References
edit- ^ Baptism of Edward Victor Barton; Birth Date: 1 Jan 1904. Baptism Date: 24 Jan 1904. Baptism Place: Everton, St Cuthbert, Lancashire, England. Father: Thomas Barton. Mother: Esther Barton. Liverpool, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1906
- ^ "In Memoriam". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
- ^ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995
- ^ a b Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve; Bishop, Peter (24 July 2009). "Player Records". Tranmere Rovers: The Complete Record. Breedon. pp. 520–538. ISBN 978-1-85983-711-5.
- ^ Upton, Gilbert; Wilson, Steve (November 1997). "Players' Data". Tranmere Rovers 1921–1997: A Complete Record. pp. 101–108. ISBN 978-0-9518648-2-1.
- ^ a b "Tranmere Footballer – Death of Teddy Barton, Former Captain". Liverpool Echo. 13 November 1941. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
- ^ England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005
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