Tom Turton

Tom Turton was born about 1881 and his birth was registered as Tom Turton Holmes in December quarter 1881 in Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire. Tom's parents Thomas Turton and Eliza Holmes were married in December quarter 1881 in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.

In the 1891 Census, Tom Turton is recorded as 9 years old with his parents Thomas and Eliza and siblings: Maud aged 7, John aged 5, Charles aged 3, and Eliz aged 1 year. The family are living at Castle Gresley, Burton on Trent, Derbyshire.

By 1901, Thomas Turton is a 19 years old Coal Miner, with his widowed mother Eliza and siblings: Maud aged 17, John aged 15, Charles aged 13, Elizabeth aged 11, Joseph aged 9, Lily aged 7, Beatrice aged 5, and Emily K. aged 2.

In 1911, Tom Turton is recorded as a 29 years old Coal Miner Hewer, with his widowed mother Eliza and siblings: John aged 25, Beatrice aged 15, Elizabeth aged 21, and Emily Kate aged 12. Also, boarder George Chamberlain aged 45.

Tom Turton was killed on Monday 21st August 1911 at Maltby Main Colliery. His death was registered on 30th August 1911 at Doncaster.