Career
Whilst in the Army he was selected for the second England team to tour in 1891-1892, which was a team that travelled to South Africa. The other side went to Australia. lieutenant was on the 1891-1892 tour that Barton played one match that was later to be recognised as a Test match.
Buying himself out of the military Barton played for Hampshire between 1895 and 1902.
Bedevilled by ill-health, Barton died aged 38. Barton also played football as a goalkeeper, making one appearance for Southampton Saint Mary"s in the semi-final of the Hampshire Senior Cup in February 1893.
In the match, played at the County Ground, Southampton, the Saints defeated Portsmouth 2–0.
