Biographical notes:
Occupation: Millwright (1861), Carpenter (1871), Carpenter & licensed victualler (1881), Licensed victualler & farmer (1891), Farmer & postmaster (1901, Retired carpenter (1911).
Addresses: At 1851 census - Battens Ford, North Hill, CON; At 1861 census - Bathins gate, North Hill, CON; At 1871 census - Battens Cottage, North Hill, CON; At 1881 & 1891 censuses - 'Ring O' Bells', Penpont Village, Altarnun, CON; At 1901 census - Bolventor, CON; At 1911 census - South Battens, North Hill, CON.
Reference documents:
1842 baptism record.
1842 birth registration index record.
1851 census return (John Lark).
1861 census return (John Lark).
1871 census return (John Lark).
1876 marriage registration index record.
1881 census return.
1891 census return.
1901 census return.
1911 census return.
1913 burial record.
1913 death registration index record.
1913 tombstone photograph.