Barton, James, Liverpool, cm and joiner (1760–61). Petitioned his freedom on purchase, paying 6s 8d in 1760. Former apps Edward Sinclair and John Moncaster petitioned freedom in 1760 and 1761 respectively. Took out a Sun Insurance policy in 1761 for £400. [Liverpool freemen's committee bk; GL, Sun MS ref. 183970]