2nd Lieutenant Jabez Hartley
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Lived at 17 Forrest Street

Burnleys Great War Centenary

Sponsored by: Oliver Hartley

Jabez Hartley was one of three boys born to James (Jim) Hartley, who was my great-grandfather Samuel’s brother and his wife Alice (nee Stuttard). Jabez was, therefore, Ernest Hartley’s first cousin. Some detail on him:
Jabez b. 29/10/1881 at 94 Master Street, Burnley; m. Gertrude Freshney 05/01/1922 in Grimsby; had two children, Gwenda & David (both dec.); d. 24/11/1945 at Bracebridge Heath Hospital, Grimsby. Served 3rd Bn, Royal Dublin Fusiliers. His home address was 17 Forest Street, Burnley.

(Courtesy of Oliver Hartley)