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Columbus Owen “Clum” Barnes

Birth	:	1 Apr 1856 Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	10 Sep 1942 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
Burial	:	Purcell Cemetery, West Elgin, Elgin County, Canada
Coordinate	:	42.6053195, -81.7649877
Description	:	The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., September 17, 1942, page 9 OBITUARY Columbus O. Barnes was born in Washington county, Ohio, near Marietta, April 1, 1856, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Barnes. When 14 years old, Columbus, who was the seventh child any family of nine, was taken by his parents to Indiana, where he obtained most of his education. In 1877 he settled in Klickitat county, following farming and stock-raising for seven years. He sold his ownings here and returned to Kansas, where he invested in farm lands and was a merchant. Since this venture was not successful financially, he returned... Read More	The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., September 17, 1942, page 9 OBITUARY Columbus O. Barnes was born in Washington county, Ohio, near Marietta, April 1, 1856, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Barnes. When 14 years old, Columbus, who was the seventh child any family of nine, was taken by his parents to Indiana, where he obtained most of his education. In 1877 he settled in Klickitat county, following farming and stock-raising for seven years. He sold his ownings here and returned to Kansas, where he invested in farm lands and was a merchant. Since this venture was not successful financially, he returned to Klickitat county in 1889. Barnes succeeded this time, taking up farming and road building. In 1901 he purchased the property and built the house north of the city limits where C.S. Forrester and family now lives. In 1879 he married Florence Golden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Golden, founders of the city of Goldendale. Three children were born to them, the oldest, Charles G., died an infant. Following the death of his first wife he later married her sister, Mary Golden. Eight children were born to this union. Barnes Noted In Book "History of Klickitat, Yakima and Kittitas counties" written in 1904 pays the following tribute to C.O. Barnes: 'In politics, Mr. Barnes is a staunch Republican and a supporter of the present administration. Fraternally, he is a member of the A.O.U.W. Upon his place he has built one of the finest residences in this section of the state. He is considered to be one of the county's most capable farmers and business men, stands high in the community as a man of strict integrity, and is one of Klickitat's representative citizens.' Barnes was a Klickitat county commissioner at one time. Funeral services were held from the Phillips Funeral home, Saturday, Sept. 12, here. Rev. Nesbitt Byars, of Prineville, Oregon, conducted the services. Survivors are Mary E. Barnes, his wife, and his children, Harvey, of Bonneville, Wash.; Clara Coffield, Estacada, Ore.; Jesse McClure, Ontario, Ore.; Howard, Ellensburg; Clay, Eugene, Ore.; Cecil Ricketts, Salem, Ore.; Wendell, Tacoma; Dewitt Barnes, Florence Bryant and Ruth Moore, of Portland Ore. He was the brother of Mrs. Etta Patterson, Los Angeles, Cal.; and Neal Barnes, Lathan, Kansas. Nineteen grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren also survive.

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Where is Columbus Owen “Clum” Barnes's memorial?
Columbus Owen “Clum” Barnes's memorial is located at: Purcell Cemetery, West Elgin, Elgin County, Canada.
When did Columbus Owen “Clum” Barnes death?
Columbus Owen “Clum” Barnes death on 10 Sep 1942 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA
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Latitude: 42.6053195
Longitude: -81.7649877

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Florence Lincoln Golden Barnes

(1864 - 1884)

Mary Elizabeth Golden Barnes

(1862 - 1946)

Siblings

Children

Charles G Barnes

(1880 - 1902)

Harvey Owen Barnes

(1881 - 1957)

Howard Sherman Barnes

(1890 - 1958)

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