Fifth Generation  

26. Ernest Albert BARTON [10519] (Sarah Elizabeth ANDREWS¹⁴, Onslow⁸, Thomas², John¹) was born 13 May 1863 in Hursley Hampshire England, was christened 25 Jun 1863 in Hursley Hampshire England, died 07 Dec 1956 in Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand at age 93, and was buried 26 Nov 1957 in Aramoho Cemetery Wanganui New Zealand [ashes only].

General Notes:Born in Hampshire, England.

Youngest son (noted in 'Andrews' Tree) of 5 sons & 2 daughters

Ernest Albert came to NZ in 1880.

Married Margaret Eleanor Dawson HARPER in 1887 in Wanganui. They had 3 boys.

Bank Manager.

Enjoyed bowls in his later years

They died in Christchurch in 1951 and 1956. They were both cremated in Christchurch, and their ashes buried 26/11/1957 at Aramoho Cemetery, Wanganui. (Block F, Row 1, Plot 113) with their son, Cranleigh.
"Ernest Albert BARTON, May 13 1863 - Dec. 7 1956.
Margaret Eleanor Dawson BARTON, Aug. 31 1866 - Sept. 20 1951."

Ernest married Margaret Eleanor Dawson HARPER [10464] [MRIN: 4781], daughter of Thomas Henry HARPER [10458] and Laura TAYLOR [10371], 04 Nov 1887 in Wanganui New Zealand. Margaret was born 31 Aug 1866 in Wanganui New Zealand, died 20 Sep 1951 in Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand at age 85, and was buried 26 Nov 1957 in Aramoho Cemetery Wanganui New Zealand [ashes only].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 30 M    i. Ernest Onslow BARTON [10522] was born 11 Dec 1888 in Feilding Manawatu New Zealand and died 10 Oct 1983 in Rangiora Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand at age 94.

   31 M    ii. Cranleigh Harper BARTON [10523] was born 07 Sep 1890 in Feilding Manawatu New Zealand, died 31 Mar 1975 in Christchurch Canterbury New Zealand at age 84, and was buried 15 May 1975 in Aramoho Cemetery Wanganui New Zealand [ashes only].

General Notes:Attended school at Feilding, Huntley School in Marton, Wellington College & Victoria University, he went on to become a lawyer, artist and Philanthropist. At University he received three Turnbull Scholarships, graduating with a Bachelor of Law degree in 1912.

However he showed an early bent for painting both in watercolours and in oils, and in 1913 this interest took him on the first of his several tours to Great Britain and Europe. His works have been exhibited widely in Britain and are also held by museums and libraries in this country.

Cranleigh returned to NZ just before the outbreak of WW1 and practised as a solicitor in Wellington until 1918 when he moved to Christchurch.

In 1924 he studied law at the Slade School in London, staying there for four years. By 1930 he had returned to Christchurch, and that year he gave up legal work to devote himself to his painting, travels and correspondence. He visited many countries around the world including Italy, Greece, North Africa, France, India, Russia, Persia, mainland China, Samoa & Fiji.

Paintings of his were bought by Queen Mary & Dame Nellie Melba.

He was also interested in historical buildings and was co-patron of the Wanganui Historical Society.

He left a legacy - The Cranleigh Barton Drawing Award - to recognise excellence in drawing and to raise the status of this skill in visual arts, education and practice, $2,000 is to be awarded.

He is very community minded - he donated a magnificent stained glass window and weather vane to the All Saints Church in Sumner, a drinking fountain near the Sumner beach, and an illuminated clock which is mounted above the Sumner Surf Life Saving Club pavilion. He also gave a generous donation towards the cost of a jet rescue boat (named after him) for the Sumner Lifeboat Institution.

He kept a diary every day since 1906, and his journals now make a vast collection.

He died in Christchurch aged 84. He was cremated and his ashes were buried in Aramoho Cemetery, Wanganui (with his parents) on 15 May 1975.
"Cranleigh Harper BARTON, B.E.M., 7.9.1890 - 31.3.1975"
(Block F, Row 1, Plot 113) (Sighted 8/1/2003)

   32 M    iii. Maurice Clinton BARTON [10524] was born 28 Jul 1894 in Feilding Manawatu New Zealand, died 06 Sep 1930 in Wanganui New Zealand at age 36, and was buried 08 Sep 1930 in Aramoho Cemetery Wanganui New Zealand.

General Notes:Aramoho Cemetery, Wanganui:
BARTON Maurice Clifton - 36 yrs, Solicitor, buried 8 September 1930. (Block F, Row 1, Plots 115-117).

Headstone (sighted 8/1/2003):

"In Loving Memory of
Maurice Clifton BARTON
died 6th September 1930

and his loved wife
Sybil Stratton BARTON
died 30th April 1991
Aged 90 years."

Maurice married Sybil Stratton BATES [10525] [MRIN: 4783] in 1925 in New Zealand. Sybil was born in 1901 in Wanganui New Zealand, died 30 Apr 1991 in Wanganui New Zealand at age 90, and was buried in Aramoho Cemetery Wanganui New Zealand.