Barton married Eva Hamlin Stevens at St Mark's Anglican Church in the Auckland suburb of Remuera in November 1888. Both choristers since their youth, they were members of the choir of St John's Church in Rangiora for more than 30 years.
The marriage of Barton and Eva Hamlin Stevens took place at St Mark's Anglican Church in Remuera, Auckland, in November 1888. Having been choristers since childhood, they were long-time members of the choir at St John's Church in Rangiora.