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Franklin Barnes

Birth	:	30 Dec 1833 Knox County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	15 Dec 1904 West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5619011, -91.2641983
Description	:	Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 435 FRANKLIN BARNES, a retired farner residing in West Liberty, who formerly resided on section 17, Wapsinonoc Township. is a native of Knox County, Ohio, born in 1833. He is the son of Enos and Charlotte ( Bagley ) Barnes, the former a native of Vermont, and the latter of New Hampshire, born of English descent .The father was an enlisted soldier of the War of 1812, but never entered actively into service. In 1818 he removed with his family to Athens County, Ohio, where he developed a farm, and later became... Read More	Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 435 FRANKLIN BARNES, a retired farner residing in West Liberty, who formerly resided on section 17, Wapsinonoc Township. is a native of Knox County, Ohio, born in 1833. He is the son of Enos and Charlotte ( Bagley ) Barnes, the former a native of Vermont, and the latter of New Hampshire, born of English descent .The father was an enlisted soldier of the War of 1812, but never entered actively into service. In 1818 he removed with his family to Athens County, Ohio, where he developed a farm, and later became a resident of Knox County, that State, being among its pioneer settlers. By trade he was a blacksmith, and followed that occupation in connection with farming. Leaving his home in Ohio, in 1830 Mr. Barnes continued his journey westward, locating upon a farm in Wapsinonoc Township, Muscatine County. The previous year he had made a trip to Iowa and located his land. He purchased considerable land, and made his home on section 12, Wapsinonoc Township, where he passed the remainder of his days, his death occurring in November, 1880, at the ripe old age of eighty years. His wife survived him a short time, dying in 1883, when eighty-three years of age. They were both members of the Christian Church, and were highly respected people. Mr. Barnes took great interest in church work, and was a devoted member of the society to which he belonged. In his political sentiments he was a stalwart supporter of the Republican party in after life, having previous to the organization of that party cast his ballot with the Whigs. Nine children were born of his union with Charlotte Bagley, eight of whom are yet living : George, the eldest, died at the age of twenty-six years ; Lucy, widow of Chester Coleman, resides in Brandon. Onio ; Almon, engaged in farming near Sulphur Springs, Iowa ; Amy is the wife of Hon. Samuel T. Chesebro, of West Liberty ; Simeon A. is engaged in agricultural pursuits in Cedar County, Iowa ; Gilbert makes his home at Millersburg, Iowa County ; Charles is a resident of West Liberty ; Franklin, of this sketch ; Diantha, wife of J. A. Givens, is a resident of West Liberty. Our subject was reared to manhood upon a farm, and in the district schools of this county received his education. In 1857 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth LaRue, a native of Ohio, born in Wayne County, and a daughter of John and Abigail ( Knight ) LaRue, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania though the former was of French descent, his great-grandfather being a native of France. To this worthy couple have been born five children : Thedora, wife of Robert C. Wagner, of Johnson County, Iowa ; Susie, who wedded George Gibson, is a resident of Muscatine County ; Fannie L., a music teacher residing at home ; Harry, who is farming on the old homestead, and Nellie, who resides with her parents. Mr. Barnes made his first purchase of land in 1857, at which time he became the owner of eighty acres on section 17, Wapsinonoc Township. Since that time he has bought 285 acres adjoining his original purchase, 120 acres in Cass County, Iowa, and 320 acres near Lincoln,Nebraska, aggregating in all 805 acres. From the wild, uncultivated land which he first purchased Mr. Barnes has developed one of the best farms in Muscatine County, a commodious residence has been erected at the cost of $3,000, a fine barn has been built, worth $2,000, and the other out-buildings are models of convenience. The land is all under a high state of cultivation, and he has given special attention to the raising of hogs and horses. In the month of Feb. 1889, Mr. Barnes retired from active life and removed to the town of West Liberty, where he will make his future home. Politically, he is a supporter of the Republican party, and is one of the prominent and influential citizens of Wapsinonoc Township. His honorable, upright course of life since becoming a resident of this county has won him the respect and confidence of all with whom business or social relations have brought him in contact, and he is held in high regard throughout the community. ------------------------------------------ Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Biographical Section, 1879, page 689 FRANKLIN BARNES, farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. West Liberty; was born in Knox Co., Ohio, in 1833; in 1839, with his parents, removed to Muscatine, Iowa, where he has since resided. Mr. B. married Miss Elizabeth Larne, of Johnson Co., Iowa in 1857; she is a native of Wayne Co., Ohio, and came to Iowa with her parents in about 1845; they have five children--- Thedora, (now Mrs. Wagner),Susie, Fannie, Harry and Nellie. Mr. B. has a fine farm of 360 acres; is one of Muscatine Co.'s stanch and enterprising farmers. He has ever been a stanch Republican. His parents Enos and Charlotte (Bagley ) Barnes, were natives of Vermont and New Hampshire; married in Vermont in 1815, removing thence to Ohio; they were among the very early settlers of that part of the State; they had nine children when they came to Iowa, in 1839, eight still living--- Almond, Simeon , Gilbert, Charles, Lucy (now Mrs Colman ), Amy (now Mrs. Cheesboro), Diantha (now Mrs. Givans); and Franklin. Mr. B. died in November, 1877, at the age of 82 years; his wife is still living, at the advanced age of 83.

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Franklin Barnes's memorial is located at: Oak Ridge Cemetery, West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA.
When did Franklin Barnes death?
Franklin Barnes death on 15 Dec 1904 in West Liberty, Muscatine County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Franklin Barnes's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5619011
Longitude: -91.2641983

Family Members:

Parent

Enos Barnes

(1796 - 1877)

Charlotte Bagley Barnes

(1796 - 1879)

Spouse

Elizabeth LaRue Barnes

(1838 - 1921)

Siblings

Charles Barnes

(1831 - 1893)

Children

Thedora Barnes Wagner

(1858 - 1933)

Nellie Barnes

(1879 - 1899)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Ridge Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5619011, -91.2641983

2. Mount Calvary Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5564003, -91.2711029

3. North Prairie Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5924988, -91.2694016

4. South Prairie Cemetery
West Liberty, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5541992, -91.3308029

5. Weiss Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5453000, -91.1927500

6. Timberlake Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5531006, -91.1900024

7. Downey Cemetery
Downey, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6119003, -91.3182983

8. Nichols Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4782000, -91.2792000

9. Overman Cemetery
Atalissa, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5452995, -91.1483002

10. Dunfee Burial Site
Rochester, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6266900, -91.1834904

11. Lenz Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5101370, -91.3631260

12. Saint Marys Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4843000, -91.3480000

13. Wesson Cemetery
Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4606018, -91.2771988

14. Chamness Burial Plot
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6597351, -91.3182108

15. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6637000, -91.3073000

16. Watkins Cemetery
Nichols, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4516983, -91.2908020

17. Gatton Burial Ground
Moscow, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5731600, -91.1133800

18. Pee Dee Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6699982, -91.2142029

19. Springdale Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6786003, -91.2581024

20. West Bethel Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6502991, -91.1556015

21. Burnett Burial Site
Rochester, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6680782, -91.1834911

22. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6681500, -91.3519900

23. North Liberty Cemetery
Springdale, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6852989, -91.2292023

24. Saint Bernadette Catholic Church
West Branch, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6755750, -91.3396070