People with the surname Partington include:Adrian Partington, English conductor, chorus master, organist and pianist Blanche Partington (1866–1951), American journalist Brian Partington, British Anglican priest, formerly Archdeacon of Sodor and Man Brose Partington, American sculptor Charles Frederick Partington, British science lecturer and writer Edward Partington, 1st Baron Doverdale (1836–1925), English industrialist Gertrude Partington (1874-1959), British-born American painter better known as Gertrude Partington Albright James Riddick Partington (1886–1965), British chemist and historian of chemistry Joe Partington, English football player John Herbert Evelyn Partington (1843-99), a member of the Manchester School of Painters Jonathan Partington, English mathematician Josh Partington, member of American rock band Something Corporate Lucy Partington (1952–1973/4), British murder victim Marian Partington, English writer Oswald Partington, 2nd Baron Doverdale (1872–1935), English politician Peter Partington, politician in Ontario, Canada Phyllis Partington (1883–1933), American opera singer under the stage name Frances Peralta Ralph Partington (1806–1873), English-American Mormon pioneer Rex Partington (1924–2006), American actor, director and producer Sallie Partington (1834–1907), American Civil War era actress