In 1891, aged 15, he worked as an office boy. worked as a Calico Printer's clerk in 1901 aged 25. Lived with mother and sisters.
In 1904 he married Apr-May-Jun in Prestwich. Ref 8d 559.
1939 register: Partington, James E, Born 8 Feb 1876, Married, Occupation: Agent Cotton Goods Partington, Edith, Born 20 Dec 1876, Married, Unpaid Domestic Duties Penshurst Hibbet Lane , Marple U.D., Cheshire, England
In Q2 1952 he died aged 76 in Stockport. Ref 10a 459 ? or 1956 in Reddish, Cheshire
