Ann Barden was born on 24 Dec 1839 at Bankbottom in Shelley, Huddersfield, YKS, ENG. She was the daughter of
Joseph Barden and
Harriet Senior. Ann Barden married
James Gleadhall North, son of
James North and
Elizabeth Fox, on 24 Feb 1866 at Parish Church, Huddersfield, YKS, ENG.
As of 24 Feb 1866,her married name was North. Ann Barden appeared on the census of 1871 at Back Lane, Bramley, Leeds, YKS, ENG; aged 30.

She appeared on the census of 1881 at Back Lane, Bramley, Leeds, YKS, ENG; aged 41. She was Woolen weaver in 1881. She appeared on the census of 1891 at 10 Back Lane, Bramley, YKS, ENG; aged 51.