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Ella Jane “Jennie” Chase Barker

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Birth	:	2 Oct 1859 Rock Elm, Pierce County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	25 Jan 1944 Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0215683, -93.4610672
Plot	:	Block 20 - Row 3. Lot 408
Description	:	Year of birth shown on grave marker might be in error. On census records, her age fluctuates quite a bit, but basically supports an 1862 date of birth, as reported on some census documents. In 1880, Jennie Chase, age 18, b. Wisconsin is living with her aunt and uncle in New York. Whether or not this is the correct Jennie Chase I don't know. On the 1900 census her date of birth is shown as April 1862, she is 38 years of age, the mother of 5 children, 5 still living. She & Eugene have been married for 12... Read More	Year of birth shown on grave marker might be in error. On census records, her age fluctuates quite a bit, but basically supports an 1862 date of birth, as reported on some census documents. In 1880, Jennie Chase, age 18, b. Wisconsin is living with her aunt and uncle in New York. Whether or not this is the correct Jennie Chase I don't know. On the 1900 census her date of birth is shown as April 1862, she is 38 years of age, the mother of 5 children, 5 still living. She & Eugene have been married for 12 years. In 1910, she is reported as 45 years of age (only aged 7 years?), which would place her date of birth at about 1865, still has 5 living children, she and Eugene have been married for 22 years. On the 1915 Iowa state census, she is age 55, living in Story county, IA. Now census records begin to support a birth date of about 1860. Unable to find any of this family in 1920. On the 1925 Iowa state census, Jennie is age 65, married to 59-yr old Eugene, and with 28-yr old son Earl. In 1930, she is listed as Ella J, living with son, David Earl, she is age 69, estimated date of birth 1861, and widowed. In 1940, she is still living with son, Earl, is age 79, widowed, living in Story Co., IA. ---------- Jennie Chase, b. about 1859, Trempealeau Co., WI married Eugene Barker 3 Mar 1888 in Boone Co., IA. She was age 29, father David Chase, mother Hulda Warren, Eugene was 23 years of age. An alternative listing has the bride listed as Jennie Lewis, and it is her 2nd marriage. She was married before? The following edit provides further information, including a date of birth, which fits the date on her grave marker, but does not fit with early historical records. Different records give different place of birth as well. Considering the difference in historical records, I have left the date of birth as the one shown on the 1900 census. ------------ Suggested edit: From Nevada Evening Journal January 27, 1944 (page 3) Funeral Services Held Here Today for Mrs. Gene Barker Funeral rites for Mrs. Ella Jane Barker, 84, widow of the late Eugene Barker, who died very suddenly at her home south of Nevada Tuesday morning, were held this afternoon at the Morfoot Funeral home, with Rev. O. E. Cooley of the Nevada Methodist church in charge. Mrs. Beulah Freeland sang "In the Garden," while Mrs. Dobson was at the organ. The chapel of the home was well filled with relatives and old neighbors and friends. Burial was in the family lot in the Nevada cemetery by the side of her husband who passed away in 1926. The floral offerings were very beautiful. The following obituary was read by the minister. "Ella Jane, daughter of David R. and Huldah Chase, was born at Rock Elm, in Pierce Co., Wisconsin, Oct. 2, 1859. Her death occurred on January 25, 1944. Having reached the age of 84 years, 3 mo. and 23 days, Ella Jane was the third child of a family of five, two sons and three daughters. A son, Warren, died in infancy. The other brother and sisters also preceded her in death. "Her father joined the Union Army during the Civil War, served under General Sherman, and was killed in 1865, Feb. 2, the battle occurring in South Carolina. Her mother married again, moved to Nevada, 1868, making the trip by ox team over the prairie. Ella attended school in Nevada for a few years and later received teachers training at Cedar Falls. She taught school for sixteen terms, most of her teaching being around Nevada and Cambridge, also teaching in Nebraska. Her second marriage was to Eugene Barker of near Nevada.* To this union were born Cora Huff of Story City, Jessie Warfield of Maxwell, Glenn of Hazleton, Earl of Cambridge, and Effie Johnson of Nevada. "In early life she became a member of the Methodist Church and served as Superintendent of the Sunday School at the old Jefferson Church. "Mrs. Barker suffered a heart attack in July and since that time she has been a very poor health. She was prepared for death, having many times expressed her faith in her Saviour. "Since the death of her husband on Aug. 6, 1926, she has made her home with her son Earl, where everything possible was done to make life pleasant for her. "She leaves to mourn her death, her five children, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, besides other relatives and many friends. "Mrs. Barker was a true and devoted mother, placing the interests of the home always first. She loved flowers and spent much of her time in caring for them. She lived to a ripe old age, and well deserves the rest which we believe she now enjoys with her Lord and Saviour." *SUBMITTER'S NOTE: Ella Jane "Jennie" Chase married (1) Frank B. Lewis on 24 October 1876 in Story County, Iowa and (2) Eugene "Gene" Barker on 24 October 1888 in Boone County, Iowa.

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Ella Jane “Jennie” Chase Barker's memorial is located at: Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA.
When did Ella Jane “Jennie” Chase Barker death?
Ella Jane “Jennie” Chase Barker death on 25 Jan 1944 in Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0215683
Longitude: -93.4610672

Family Members:

Spouse

Eugene Barker

(1865 - 1926)

Children

Cora Barker Huff

(1888 - 1972)

Earl Barker

(1896 - 1969)

Effie Winifred Barker Hanson

(1898 - 1986)

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Coordinate: 42.0215683, -93.4610672

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Coordinate: 42.0088997, -93.3099976

14. Colo Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0181808, -93.3083420

15. Story Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 41.9933014, -93.6112976

16. McMichael Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0852203, -93.5915833

17. Arrasmith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0855600, -93.5913900

18. First Christian Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0270500, -93.6174100

19. Walnut Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

20. Cambridge Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067600, -93.5424400

21. Maxwell Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8950500, -93.3996900

22. Sheffield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1369020, -93.5585790

23. Saint Thomas Aquinas Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224370, -93.6450840

24. Saint Johns Episcopal Church Columbarium
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0224100, -93.6481040