In the 1901 census 67 Milton Street, Ardwick, Gorton, Manchester, lancashire
Head John Henry Barlow, age 40, postman G.P.O, worker, born Preston, Lancashire
Wife Mary F. Barlow, age 39, born Manchester
Daughter Lottie Barlow, age 15, born Manchester
Son James H. Barlow, age 10, born Manchester
Son John H Barlow, age 8, born Manchester
Son Thomas E. Barlow, age 6, born Manchester
Son Frank Barlow, age 1 year 3 months, born Manchester

In the 1911 census 13 Royds Street, Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester
Head John Henry Barlow, age 51, postman G.P.C. Manchester, worker, born Preston, Lancashire
Wife Mary Barlow, age 49, married 24 years, 8 children born alive, 6 still living, born Manchester, Lancashire
Son John Henry Barlow, age 18, single, engine cleaner L. N. W. Ry, worker, born Manchester
Son Thomas Barlow, age 16, single, apprentice mackintosh maker for rubber merchant, worker, born Manchester
Son Frank Barlow, age 11, school, born Manchester
Daughter Florence Barlow, age 8, school, born Manchester
Son in law Frances Wilson, age 24, married, carter general carrier, worker, born Manchester
Daughter Lottie Wilson, age 23, married under 1 year, no children, born Manchester