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Descendants of James Barnett
In order to preserve the privacy of descendants, this includes only 5 generations and no living persons are included.
Generation One
1. James1 Barnett; b. circa 1730 in VA; m. Anne Davis, daughter of John Davis and Susannah Smithson, circa 1749 in VA; d. before Oct 1804 in Caswell, NC.
On 24 July 1773, James Barnett purchased from James Bunch 250 acres on the north side of the South Anna River in Louisa County this deed was not recorded but was cited in an article in Genealogies of VA Families as being in the possession of Rev. Francis Campbell Symonds the author of the article. Children of James1 Barnett and Anne Davis were as follows:
- + 2. i. William2, b. 14 Apr 1756; m. Frances Jones.
· + 3. ii. John, b. 1752 in VA; m. Lucy Matlock.
· + 4. iii. Thomas, b. after 1750; m. Frances (--?--).
· 5. iv. Elizabeth; b. circa 1760; m. Joseph Fleming Woolfolk 5 Jul 1786 in Louisa Co., VA.
· 6. v. Nancy; b. circa 1765; m. Francis Lee Campbell 31 Dec 1788 in Louisa Co., VA.
Generation Two
2. William2 Barnett (James1); b. 14 Apr 1756; m. Frances Jones circa 1780; d. 3 Feb 1831 in Rockingham County, NC, at age 74. His will was written in Stokes County, North Carolina on 29 October 1817 and recorded in Rockingham County in August 1831. His wife Fanny and children Rebeckah Gentry, Richard Barnett, Fanny Shelton, William Barnett, Betsy Hampton, and Polly Barnett were named in his will. Information on his birth is from his tombstone. The last number of the year is illegible, but is either a 0 or a 6.
Children of William2 Barnett and Frances Jones were as follows:
- 7. i. Rebeckah3; m. Richard Gentry 19 Apr 1796 in Louisa, VA. Her name in the marriage record appears as Rebecca Bernett.
· 9. iii. Fanny; m. Richard Shelton before 1817.
· 10. iv. Elizabeth D.; m. Samuel Hampton 23 Dec 1812 in Stokes, NC. On the marriage record, her name appears as Elizabeth Burnell.
· 11. v. Polly; m. Nicholas Ogburn 12 Dec 1818 in Stokes, NC.
· + 12. vi. William, b. circa 1792; m. Lucy Barnett.
3. John2 Barnett (James1); b. 1752 in VA; m. Lucy Matlock, daughter of John Matlock, 23 Feb 1772; Marriage date is from the Williams-Venable Bible in the Virginia State Archives; d. 24 Nov 1833 in Rockingham County, NC; bur. 1833 in Barnett Family Cemetery, Rockingham County, NC.3
He named in his will children Ann Walker, Betsey Phillips, Lucy Barnett, James Barnett, Thomas Barnett, Nathaniel Barnett. Also mentioned were Micajah Davis (uncle) and (son-in-law) Adam Walker. Edward Barnett's children were provided for so Edward was perhaps a deceased son in Nov 1833.
Children of John2 Barnett and Lucy Matlock were as follows:
· 14. ii. James; b. Aug 1783; m. Polly Terry 24 Nov 1807 in NC; m. Rebecca Coleman 27 Nov 1809 in Rockingham County, NC; d. 22 Sep 1835 in Calloway Co., KY, at age 52; bur. 25 Sep 1835 in Barnett Cemetery, New Concord, Calloway County, KY.
· 15. iii. Edward; b. circa 1775; m. Patsy (--?--); d. before 1833.
· + 16. iv. Thomas, b. 1786 in NC; m. Mary Sutherlin.
· + 17. v. Nathaniel, b. circa 1788; m. Elizabeth Sutherland.
· + 18. vi. Elizabeth (Betsy), b. 23 Jan 1792; m. Dr. Pleasant Phillips.
· + 19. vii. Lucy, b. circa 1798; m. William Barnett.
4. Thomas2 Barnett (James1); b. after 1750; m. Frances (--?--); d. after 20 Aug 1810 in Pittsylvania County, VA. Thomas Barnett's will was written 28 June 1810 and probated 20 Aug 1810. It named wife Frances and children Joseph, Sally and Frances.
Children of Thomas2 Barnett and Frances (--?--) were as follows:
- 20. i. Joseph W.3; b. c 1776 - 1780; In 1797 his grandfather James gave to Joseph W. a slave named Sam. Joseph W. is identified in the deed as the son of Thomas. In his father’s will in 1810 he received 1234 acres on Rutledge Creek in consideration of his having allowed him to sell slaves Sam and Lee.
· 21. ii. Sarah G. (Sally). Born by 1792. Married Daniel Sullivan Jan 6, 1816 in Pittsylvania Co. VA. Signed her own consent. Inherited 546 acres on Dan River and slaves Dolly and Isaac in her father’s will in 1810. Husband Dan Sullivan witnessed the will of her grandmother Ann Barnett in 1817.
· 22. iii. Frances. Probably born by 1792 as she was left 211 acres on Rutledges Creek and slaves Milley and Bill in her father’s will in 1810 with no provision for minor status.
Generation Three
12. William3 Barnett (William2, James1); b. circa 1792; m. Lucy Barnett, daughter of John Barnett and Lucy Matlock, 12 Dec 1816 in Rockingham County, NC.
Children of William3 Barnett and Lucy Barnett were as follows:
- + 23. i. John Nathaniel4, b. 20 Jan 1818 in Danville, Pittsylvania County, VA; m. Lucy Anne Pitts.
16. Thomas3 Barnett (John2, James1); b. 1786 in NC; m. Mary Sutherlin, daughter of Thomas Sutherlin, 31 Dec 1808 in Pittsylvania County, VA; d. Feb 1860 in New Concord, Calloway County, KY; bur. in Barnett Cemetery, New Concord, Calloway County, KY, no stone; census of 1830 in Rockingham County, NC and in 1840 and 1850 in Calloway Co. KY.
Children of Thomas3 Barnett and Mary Sutherlin were as follows:
- + 31. i. Nancy Walker4, b. 1810 in Danville, Pittsylvania County, VA; m. James A. Grogan.
· + 32. ii. Elizabeth D., b. 2 Nov 1817 in VA; m. Peter R. Worsham.
· + 33. iii. Susan, m. Robert Lawson.
· 34. iv. Thomas S.; b. 1815; m. Martha Casey 2 Jan 1833 in Henry, VA.
· 35. v. Lucy Frances; b. 13 Sep 1819 in NC; m. James Tillman Coleman 5 Dec 1838 in Rockingham County, NC; d. 10 Nov 1857 in Calloway County, KY, at age 38; bur. in Coleman Cemetery, Calloway County, KY.
· + 36. vi. Harriett Caroline, b. 22 Oct 1822 in NC; m. William A. Barnett.
· 37. vii. Agnes Jane; b. 7 Sep 1823; m. Meredith Henslee; d. 31 Jul 1891 at age 67.
· + 38. viii. Catherine L., b. 1827 in NC; m. Nathaniel T. Barnett.
17. Nathaniel3 Barnett (John2, James1); b. circa 1788; m. Elizabeth Sutherland, daughter of Thomas Sutherlin, 18 Mar 1810 in Pittsylvania County, VA; d. 1842 in Calloway County, KY.
Children of Nathaniel3 Barnett and Elizabeth Sutherland were as follows:
- + 39. i. William A.4, b. 1816 in VA; m. Harriett Caroline Barnett.
· + 40. ii. Nathaniel T., b. 1818 in VA; m. Catherine L. Barnett.
· 41. iii. Richard S.; m. Rachel McNutt 22 Mar 1841 in Calloway County, KY.
18. Elizabeth (Betsy)3 Barnett (John2, James1); b. 23 Jan 1792; m. Dr. Pleasant Phillips, son of Abram Phillips and Cynthia Lanier, 4 May 1819 in Rockingham County, NC; d. 3 May 1869 in Russell, AL, at age 77.
Children of Elizabeth (Betsy)3 Barnett and Dr. Pleasant Phillips were as follows:
· 43. ii. Emeline Melissa; b. 25 Jun 1823 in Macon, GA; m. Samuel Moore Williams 1 Jun 1847; d. 10 Apr 1891 in Bolton, MS, at age 67.
· 44. iii. Abram Charles; b. 6 Oct 1825; m. Zillah Garrard 3 Oct 1850.
· 45. iv. Ann Elizabeth; b. 27 Oct 1827; m. John Kyle 11 Apr 1844.
· 46. v. John Martin; b. 6 Feb 1830; m. Mary E. Wilkinson 27 Jan 1853.
· 47. vi. Mary Sharp; b. 17 Feb 1832; m. George W. Shelton 5 Jun 1851.
19. Lucy3 Barnett (John2, James1); b. circa 1798; m. William Barnett, son of William Barnett and Frances Jones, 12 Dec 1816 in Rockingham County, NC.
Children of Lucy3 Barnett and William Barnett were as follows:
- + 48. i. John Nathaniel4, b. 20 Jan 1818 in Danville, Pittsylvania County, VA; m. Lucy Anne Pitts. (see # 23.).
· 49. ii. James (see # 24.).
· 50. iii. Ann (see # 25.).
· 51. iv. William (see # 26.).
· 52. v. Lucy (see # 27.).
· 53. vi. Alexander (see # 28.).
· 54. vii. Robert (see # 29.).
· 55. viii. Richard (see # 30.).
Generation Four
23. John Nathaniel4 Barnett (William3, William2, James1); b. 20 Jan 1818 in Danville, Pittsylvania County, VA; m. Lucy Anne Pitts Sep 1845 in Columbus, GA; d. 10 Jul 1889 at age 71.
Children of John Nathaniel4 Barnett and Lucy Anne Pitts were as follows:
· 57. ii. James Alexander; b. 1855; m. Lucille Throckmorton.
· + 58. iii. Lucy Hannah, b. 1860; m. Clifford Bowdre Grimes.
· 59. iv. Julia Adelle; b. 1862; m. William Anderson Redd; d. 1954.
· 60. v. Lavinia La Boudais; b. 1866; m. Saunders Paul Jones; d. 1944.
31. Nancy Walker4 Barnett (Thomas3, John2, James1); b. 1810 in Danville, Pittsylvania County, VA; m. James A. Grogan 13 Nov 1838 in Rockingham County, NC; d. 1 Oct 1858 in Calloway County, KY; census in 1850 Calloway Co. KY.
Children of Nancy Walker4 Barnett and James A. Grogan were as follows:
32. Elizabeth D.4 Barnett (Thomas3, John2, James1); b. 2 Nov 1817 in VA; m. Peter R. Worsham, son of Joseph Worsham and Elizabeth Roberts, 21 Apr 1836 in Rockingham County, NC; d. 12 Aug 1884 in Calloway County, KY, at age 66; bur. in Barnett Cemetery, Calloway County, KY.
Children of Elizabeth D.4 Barnett and Peter R. Worsham were as follows:
- + 64. i. Thomas Barnett5, b. 23 Aug 1838 in Rockingham County, NC; m. Martha Ann Stubblefield; m. Amanda Paralee Hale.
· 65. ii. Mary Elizabeth; b. 12 Aug 1840; d. 28 Mar 1854 in Calloway County, KY, at age 13.
· + 66. iii. Lucy Caroline, b. 11 Aug 1842 in Calloway County, KY; m. Thomas Lewis McCuiston.
· 67. iv. Jane Frances; b. 19 Feb 1844 in Calloway County, KY; m. John Stubblefield 13 Oct 1863 in Calloway County, KY; d. 15 Mar 1865 in Calloway County, KY, at age 21.
33. Susan4 Barnett (Thomas3, John2, James1); m. Robert Lawson 13 Dec 1826 in Rockingham County, NC; d. before 1850.
Children of Susan4 Barnett and Robert Lawson were as follows:
· 69. ii. Louisa E.; b. 1839 in Calloway Co., KY; census in 1850 Calloway Co. KY.
· 70. iii. Robert J.; b. 1841 in Calloway Co., KY; census in 1850 Calloway Co. KY.
36. Harriett Caroline4 Barnett (Thomas3, John2, James1); b. 22 Oct 1822 in NC; m. William A. Barnett, son of Nathaniel Barnett and Elizabeth Sutherland, 12 Apr 1842 in Calloway Co., KY; d. 10 Feb 1875 in Calloway County, KY, at age 52; bur. in Barnett Cemetery, Calloway County, KY; census in 1850-70 Calloway Co. KY.
Children of Harriett Caroline4 Barnett and William A. Barnett all b. in Calloway Co., KY, were as follows:
- + 73. i. James William5, b. 4 Feb 1844; m. Rebecca Elizabeth Hutchinson.
· 74. ii. Martha F.; b. 21 Jun 1846; d. 21 Feb 1851 in Calloway Co., KY, at age 4; bur. in Barnett Cemetery, Calloway County, KY; census in 1850-70 Calloway Co. KY.
· + 75. iii. Nathan Thomas, b. 27 Mar 1848; m. Lucille Keen Hutchinson.
· 76. iv. George; b. 17 Nov 1850; d. 29 Sep 1860 in Calloway County, KY, at age 9.
He appeared on the census in 1850-70 Calloway Co. KY. The Cemetery Records of Calloway County have his tombstone recorded as C. R. B. Barnett.
38. Catherine L.4 Barnett (Thomas3, John2, James1); b. 1827 in NC; m. Nathaniel T. Barnett, son of Nathaniel Barnett and Elizabeth Sutherland; bur. in Barnett Cemetery, Calloway County, KY; census in 1850-70 Calloway Co. KY.
Children of Catherine L.4 Barnett and Nathaniel T. Barnett all b. in Calloway Co., KY, were as follows:
39. William A.4 Barnett (Nathaniel3, John2, James1); b. 1816 in VA; m. Harriett Caroline Barnett, daughter of Thomas Barnett and Mary Sutherlin, 12 Apr 1842 in Calloway Co., KY; census in 1850-70 Calloway Co. KY.
Children of William A.4 Barnett and Harriett Caroline Barnett all b. in Calloway Co., KY, were as follows:
- + 83. i. James William5, b. 4 Feb 1844; m. Rebecca Elizabeth Hutchinson. (see # 73.).
· 84. ii. Martha F., b. 21 Jun 1846. (see # 74.).
· + 85. iii. Nathan Thomas, b. 27 Mar 1848; m. Lucille Keen Hutchinson. (see # 75.).
· 86. iv. George, b. 17 Nov 1850. (see # 76.).
40. Nathaniel T.4 Barnett (Nathaniel3, John2, James1); b. 1818 in VA; m. Catherine L. Barnett, daughter of Thomas Barnett and Mary Sutherlin; on the census in 1850-70 Calloway Co. KY.
Children of Nathaniel T.4 Barnett and Catherine L. Barnett all b. in Calloway Co., KY, were as follows:
- 87. i. Lucy J.5, b. 1843. (see # 77.).
· 88. ii. Mary Ann, b. 1845. (see # 78.).
· 89. iii. John J., b. 1847. (see # 79.).
· 90. iv. Susan C., b. 1849. (see # 80.).
· 91. v. William A., b. 1854. (see # 81.).
· 92. vi. Lella O., b. 1868. (see # 82.).
Generation Five
58. Lucy Hannah5 Barnett (John4, William3, William2, James1); b. 1860; m. Clifford Bowdre Grimes; d. 1945.
Children of Lucy Hannah5 Barnett and Clifford Bowdre Grimes were as follows:
· 94. ii. Lucy; b. 1884; d. 1885.
· 95. iii. Clifford; b. 1886; d. 1888.
· 96. iv. Annie Lou; b. 1888; d. 1970.
· 97. v. Cecil Barnett; b. 1891; m. Ruth Talbot Scarborough 1923; d. 1978.
64. Thomas Barnett5 Worsham (Elizabeth4Barnett, Thomas3, John2, James1); b. 23 Aug 1838 in Rockingham County, NC; m. Martha Ann Stubblefield 3 May 1860 in Calloway County, KY; m. Amanda Paralee Hale, daughter of Abraham Tipton Hale and Mary Ann White, 8 Jan 1865 in Calloway County, KY; d. 3 Aug 1923 in Grady, OK, at age 84; bur. in Rush Springs, Grady, OK. He was Farmer. He was a private in the 7th KY Infantry, CSA. He appeared on the census in 1850-70 Calloway Co. KY; 1880 Washington Co. AR. His birth was recorded in the Bible of Peter R. Worsham; DAR Records; Calloway County, KY.
Children of Thomas Barnett5 Worsham and Martha Ann Stubblefield were:
Children of Thomas Barnett5 Worsham and Amanda Paralee Hale were as follows:
- 99. i. Robert Bergis (Bergess)6; b. 17 Feb 1866 in Burrows, Calloway County, KY; m. Ida Lee Greer 1886; m. Emma Mary Longwith 12 Jan 1890; m. Lillie Kelly 12 Jun 1922; d. 13 Apr 1947 in Stilwell, Adair County, OK, at age 81; bur. in Stilwell, Adair County, OK.
· 100. ii. Tipton Craig; b. 11 Jan 1868 in New Concord, Calloway County, KY; m. Martha Berthenia Wilson, daughter of William Grant Wilson and Mary Ann Givens, 10 Oct 1892 in Beef Creek, OK; m. Orpha Jane Chandler, daughter of Preston Chandler and Bathsheba Ann Bartlett, 27 Jul 1906 in Stilwell, Adair County, OK; d. 4 Nov 1944 in Stilwell, Adair County, OK, at age 76; bur. in Stilwell, Adair County, OK.
· 101. iii. Peter Plenty; b. 22 Dec 1869 in Calloway County, KY; m. Maud Kendrick 8 Jun 1892 in Erath, TX; d. 21 Jun 1932 at age 62.
· 102. iv. Martha Lee; b. 22 Feb 1871 in Calloway County, KY; m. A. Houston English 13 Mar 1892; d. 19 Nov 1931 at age 60; bur. in Rush Springs, Grady, OK.
· 103. v. Thomas Hale; b. 22 Mar 1874 in Calloway County, KY; m. Mary Elizabeth Sanders, daughter of J. R. Sanders, 1 May 1895 in El Reno, Oklahoma Territory; d. 23 Mar 1965 at age 91; bur. in Rush Springs, Grady, OK.
· 104. vi. Mary Elizabeth; b. Apr 1877 in KS; m. Edward Coyle 7 Oct 1897; d. 8 Dec 1964 at age 87; bur. in Rush Springs, Grady, OK.
· 105. vii. Sarah Allice; b. 1879 in MO; d. 1880 in KS.
· 106. viii. Jabez; b. 19 Jul 1882 in Greersburg, Washington County, AR; m. Dema Barsdale 29 Jan 1905 in Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory; d. 26 Oct 1972 in Roswell, Chaves, NM, at age 90; bur. in Rush Springs, Grady, OK.
· 107. ix. Earnest Day; b. 7 Jan 1889 in Washington County, AR; m. Lee Underwood 1905; m. Lela Mae (--?--) after 1928; d. 1970 in TX; of lung cancer.
· 108. x. Gailen Brownie; b. 21 May 1893 in Bailey, Grady, OK; m. Mattie Dawkins 6 Apr 1919 in Rush Springs, Grady, Oklahoma; d. 14 Dec 1979 in Rush Springs, Grady, OK, at age 86; bur. in Rush Springs, Grady, OK.
66. Lucy Caroline5 Worsham (Elizabeth4Barnett, Thomas3, John2, James1); b. 11 Aug 1842 in Calloway County, KY; m. Thomas Lewis McCuiston 16 Nov 1870 in Calloway County, KY; d. 23 Mar 1915 in Calloway Co., KY, at age 72.
Children of Lucy Caroline5 Worsham and Thomas Lewis McCuiston were as follows:
- 109. i. William Roberts6; b. 23 Jun 1872 in Calloway Co., KY; m. Pansy Ethyln Smith 13 Dec 1894; d. 21 Jan 1914 in Calloway Co., KY, at age 41.
· 110. ii. Lona Meda; b. 26 Apr 1875; m. Charlie Underwood 23 Nov 1889.
· 111. iii. Laura Allen; b. 26 Oct 1877 in Calloway Co., KY; m. Harvey Huston King 25 Dec 1905; d. 9 Oct 1955 in Calloway Co., KY, at age 77.
· 112. iv. Mary Elizabeth; b. 7 Nov 1879 in Calloway Co., KY; m. Nona Bucy 3 Feb 1907; d. 16 Mar 1932 in Calloway Co., KY, at age 52.
· 113. v. Joseph Brumble; b. 3 Dec 1881; m. Louisa Elizabeth Bucy 2 Dec 1908; d. 1 Apr 1958 in Calloway Co., KY, at age 76.
· 114. vi. Lucy Ellen; b. 18 Sep 1883 in Calloway Co., KY; m. Lewis F. Moore 4 Jan 1914.
73. James William5 Barnett (Harriett4, Thomas3, John2, James1); b. 4 Feb 1844 in Calloway Co., KY; m. Rebecca Elizabeth Hutchinson 17 Mar 1867 in New Concord, Calloway County, KY; d. 24 Jan 1920 in Lexington, Cleveland, OK, at age 75.8
He appeared on the census of 1850 to 1870 in Calloway Co. KY. In 1880 he was on the census of Elk County, KS, occupation farmer. In 1900 he was on the Oklahoma Territory census, Lexington, in Cleveland County, occupation hotel proprietor. On the 1910 census in Cleveland County his occupation was listed as U. S. Mail Carrier. OBITUARY: The Lexington Leader, Friday, January 30, 1920. J. W. Barnett Born Feb 4, 1844 in Calloway Co., KY, died Jan 24, 1920 in Lexington, OK, aged 76 years. Mr. Barnett was married Mar 17, 1867 to Miss Rebecca Hutchinson of New Concord, KY. To this union were born 7 children, 3 sons and 4 daughters, all of whom are living but one sone. Mr. Barnett moved with his family to Kansas 1874 from KY. In 1890 they left Kansas and moved to the old Indian Territory, and from there in 1899 they cast their lot with the people of Lexington, at which place they have since resided. In Mr. Barnett's young manhood he served 4 years in the Confederate Army being a member of Co. A., 32nd Mississippi Regiment. He, in early life, identified himself with the Christian faith, having joined the Christian Church 45 years ago, and has since lived a consecrated Christian, and at the hour of his death said he was prepared to go. That he was of great courage and physical strength, is evidenced by the fact he carried the mail between Lexington and Purcell for a matter of 14 years, fording that most treacherous of rivers, the South Canadian. Failing eyesight caused him to abandon this work with 2 years of his contract unexpired. In 1904 he served as councilman from the first ward and always took an interest in civic development of Lexington, Mr. Barnett became totally blind some 10 years ago and at first was most unhappy over his condition, but as time went on he became reconciled, and the remaining years of his life were ones of great patience, kindness and charity toward all. Funeral services were held Sunday from the Central Christian Church, the ceremonies being conducted by the Rev. L. L. Reeves of Lindsey, formerly pastor of the Baptist Church here and a personal friend of the children of the deceased. All of the children were here but a daughter, Mrs. Coleman of Elk City. The community sympathizes deeply with the sorrowing wife, bereft of her companion, and to her and the entire family, the Leander extends sympathy.
Children of James William5 Barnett and Rebecca Elizabeth Hutchinson were as follows:
· 116. ii. Nellie K.; b. 24 Mar 1871; d. 5 Feb 1955 at age 83.
· 117. iii. James W.; b. 14 Sep 1874 in KS; d. 14 Nov 1898 at age 24.
· 118. iv. Hattie Lee; b. 10 Dec 1878; d. 29 May 1962 at age 83.
· 119. v. Carrie Edna; b. 14 Aug 1881; d. 18 Jun 1958 at age 76.
· 120. vi. Alvin Jesse; b. 3 Jul 1887 in KS; m. Rachel Amelia Baughman 5 Dec 1909 in KS; d. 17 Feb 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK, at age 55.
· 121. vii. May V.; b. 14 May 1894; d. 2 Jan 1979 at age 84.
75. Nathan Thomas5 Barnett (Harriett4, Thomas3, John2, James1); b. 27 Mar 1848 in Calloway Co., KY; m. Lucille Keen Hutchinson, daughter of James Wesley Hutchinson and Martha Hull Ratliff, 14 Nov 1872 in Calloway County, KY; d. 18 Feb 1907 in Wynnewood, Garvin, OK, at age 58.
He appeared on the census in 1850-70 Calloway Co. KY. OBITUARY: Wynnewood New Era, Thursday, March 7, 1907. N. T. Barnett. Last Respects Paid to Aged Confederate Veteran and Honored City Official. The funeral services of Mr. N. T. Barnett, mayor elect of the city of Wynnewood in the recent Democratic party, were conducted at his residence at 2 o'clock last Friday by Rev. T. J. Williamson of Pauls Valley. Mr. Barnett had been suffering for some time from lagrippe and at times he thought that he would recover forthwith, but the grim monster that is master of human destinies withheld that blessing from him and last Thursday evening about 1 o'clock he passed into the great ocean of the unknown. For the past 2 years Mr. Barnett has been holding the office of alderman from the first ward, and has served his people so acceptably that his friends induced him to make the race for the office of mayor before the democratic primary. He was elected in the primary by an overwhelming vote, which meant his unanimous election in the city election which is to be held in April. It will be of little value to the people of this city for us to go into ecstacies over the life and character of this humble citizen, for he was a living epistle and well known by every citizen of the city. In his quiet unassuming way, he lead every one to extend him a profound respect. He was a man of small means in the world, but not asleep to the needs of his fellow man. In his life time he tasted bitterness that the young people of this country and generation will never know by experience. Having passed through the ruthless crusades of the civil war he knew what it was to be in need and knowing this as he did qualified him better to adjust himself to the calls of humanity about him. In him the man of sorrows had a friend and the hungry had a lavish servant. It was indeed a pathetic sight to stand by his grave side and see his aged comrades--those who had walked with him in the thickest of battles that were waged on an oppressed south by an oppressing north--as they paid their brother a last farewell. The floral display was gorgeous--the Daughters of Confedracy graciously remembered this old veteran, while from the Chapter at Gainsville, TX, came a wreath of flowers to deck his grave that would have been proffered star to shine where'er the master of human destinies has banished light--a fit emblem indeed of this character. First he was rich in Christian grace, uncompromising in the discharge of right, generous with the lavish hospitality of the old patrician south and crowned with those undying virtues that characterizes every Confederate Veteran. In the limelight of the ages may his character shine and his tribe increase. His burial took place in Oak Lawn Cemetery at 3 o'clock under the auspices of the local organization of Odd Fellows of which he was an honored member. The services were attended by a large crown of sad-hearted spectators. He leaves a wife and children. We offer consolation to the bereaved friends and relatives and pray that out of his sacred dust there may rise the sweet incense of his character to flavor the lives of his children.
Children of Nathan Thomas5 Barnett and Lucille Keen Hutchinson were as follows:
- 122. i. Mary Francis6; b. 13 Jan 1875 in Calloway County, KY; m. Joshua Robert Welch 15 Nov 1891 in Wynnewood, Garvin, OK; d. 30 Jan 1953 in Wynnewood, Garvin, OK, at age 78.
· 123. ii. Robert Elmer; b. 28 Mar 1879 in Calloway County, KY; d. 15 Jan 1898 in Wynnewood, Garvin, IT, at age 18.
· 124. iii. Richard; b. 13 Apr 1881 in Calloway County, KY; m. Mattie Dodd.
· 125. iv. William W.; b. 9 Sep 1883.
· 126. v. Nellie Gray; b. 17 Oct 1887 in AR; m. Eric Gibson 23 Dec 1903 in OK; d. 10 Sep 1977 in Wynnewood, Garvin, OK, at age 89.
· 127. vi. Lela B.; b. 14 May 1891 in Wayne, McClain, IT; m. James P. Wallace 10 Jan 1908 in Wynnewood, Garvin, OK.
· 128. vii. Frank Finnis; b. 20 Aug 1893 in Lexington, Cleveland, OK; m. Alta Mae Ferguson 26 Dec 1911 in Wynnewood, Garvin, OK; d. 21 Jun 1959 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK, at age 65; bur. 23 Jun 1959 in Rest Haven Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK.
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