Henry Johnson Danton 1882 - c1955

An engine room leading hand and the son of Gilbert Danton (a gas stoker) and Sarah Tutt,

Henry Danton, the first cousin twice-removed on the father's side of Nigel Horne, was born in Margate, Kent, England on Dec 6, 18821,2,3,4 and married Clara Winters (with whom he had 1 child, Katherine) in New Zealand in 1913.

Throughout his life, Henry lived in several places: at Ledbury Street, Peckham, London, England on Apr 5, 18915; at 10 Lochnagar Street, Poplar, London on Nov 1, 1916; and at 2/3 British Sailors Society, Orchard Place, Southampton, Hampshire, England on Sep 29, 19391. He served in the army from 1914 to 1920 (soldier Number: 949, Rank: Corporal, Corps: Royal Field Artillery).

He died c. Nov 1955 in Poplar, London4.

Parents

1. Gilbert Johnson was born c. Nov 1851
2. Sarah Maria was born c. Feb 1855

Children

1. Katherine was born on Oct 8, 1916

Citations

1. 1939 Register - Findmypast (was recorded at this address)
2. Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards - Findmypast
3. England & Wales births 1837-2006 - Findmypast
4. England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 - Findmypast
5. 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census - Findmypast (was age 8 and the son of the head of the household)

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