Smarten Family

[jds1949]

Dear all,

I am currently researching the men who died in the Great War and whose names appear on the Tonbridge War Memorial. One of those names is: "Smarten J." I have been unable to find any trace of him through the usual routes - CWGC, army records, census returns, etc. In fact, there is very little evidence of any families or individuals with this surname.

Does anybody out there researching in Kent have any ideas or information relating to this name?

Thanks,

jds1949

[ciderdrinker]

Just a thought.
Could it be J.S.Martin?
There is a Stanley J Martin born 30.11.1881 Maidstone in with  the Canadian troops
relative Albert 49 Waterlood Road Maidstone
Ciderdrinker

[jds1949]

Thanks for the suggestion - but on the memorial it's clearly "Smarten J." - the name coming between "Smart E. T." and "Smith A." There are three Martin names on the memorial - all found and accounted for.

jds1949