Harry Panton's Baptism Card"

Saint Matthew's Parish Church, Church Road, Buckley

21 April 1902

Frank and Maria Panton were married in 1899. He was from Sheffield but settled in Buckley as a hairdresser. The first shop was in Chester Road; the family left for Sheffield in about 1910. He ran his second Buckley shop from 53, Chester Road (James Bentley's original pharmacy).

In Bennett's Business Directory for Buckley 1913 - 14, the entry reads: "Pantin F hairdresser, Chester rd".

In Benett's Business Directory for Buckley 1936, the entry reads:

"Panton F, hairdresser, The Square".

Their children were: Pattie, Harry, Bessie, Mary (Molly), Amy and Ona. Molly and her husband ran Fennah's chippy on Daisy Hill in the 1950s.

See 139.29 for the same picture of the old church in the programme of the Grand Bazzar of 1906. The alterations were made to the church in 1902.

CARD TEXT

Buckley Parish Church

Name: Harry Panton

Baptised: May 25th 1902

W. P. de Winton Kitcat, Assistant Curate

Reverse:

Holy Baptism in Buckley Church

Thursdays 7 p.m.

2nd and 4th Sundays each Month 3.45 p.m.

Father's Name and Profession: Frank Panton, Hair Dresser

Mother's Maiden Name: Maria Shone

Home: Church Road

Date of Birth: April 21st 1902

Day of Baptism: May 25th

Name: Harry

Is the Mother to be Churched? Yes

Frank Panton

Sponsors: Joseph Williams, Martha Lloyd

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After the baby was born, it was usual for the mother to go to a church service as thanksgiving for the successful birth of the baby.

Author: Parry, Ona

Harry Panton's Baptism Card"

Saint Matthew's Parish Church, Church Road, Buckley

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