Descendants of Elijah Barnes
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Generation No. 1
1. ELIJAH6 BARNES (PHINEAS5, PHINEAS4, THOMAS3, EBENEZER2, THOMAS1) was born December 31, 1789 in Onondaga Co., NY1,2, and died Unknown. He married MARY. She was born Abt. 17923, and died January 11, 18294.
Notes for ELIJAH BARNES:
BIOGRAPHY ON JAMES A. BARNES:
A Twentieth Century History and Biographical Record of LaPorte County,
Indiana
Rev. E.D. Daniels, Illustrated, 1904, Page 789
His paternal grandfather, Elijah Barnes, was born in
Onondaga county, New York, and in pioneer times established his home
in LaPorte county, settling first near Westville. He afterward went
to Kosciusko county, Indiana, where he improved a tract of land, but
subsequently returned to this county and spent his last days in Wills
township.
More About ELIJAH BARNES:
Residence 1: Westville, LaPorte Co., IN5
Residence 2: Kosciusko Co., IN5
Residence 3: Wills Twp., LaPorte Co., IN5
Notes for MARY:
Age at Death: 37yrs.
Children of ELIJAH BARNES and MARY are:
2. i. EZRA H.7 BARNES, b. Abt. 1815, NY; d. May 09, 1882.
ii. LUCINDA BARNES, d. August 05, 18216.
iii. PHINEAS BARNES, d. June 14, 18296.
Generation No. 2
2. EZRA H.7 BARNES (ELIJAH6, PHINEAS5, PHINEAS4, THOMAS3, EBENEZER2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1815 in NY7, and died May 09, 18828,9. He married (1) CATHERINE SOPHRONA BLANEY September 06, 1838 in LaPorte Co., IN10, daughter of JAMES CATTERLIN. She was born in Dayton, OH11, and died September 08, 184711. He married (2) MILANA BARNES May 15, 1851 in LaPorte Co., IN12,13, daughter of PHINEAS BARNES and AMANDA FOSTER. She was born March 17, 1830 in Onondaga Co., NY14, and died January 29, 190414.
Notes for EZRA H. BARNES:
BIOGRAPHY ON JAMES A. BARNES:
A Twentieth Century History and Biographical Record of LaPorte County,
Indiana
Rev. E.D. Daniels, Illustrated, 1904, Page 789
His son, Ezra H. Barnes, the father of James A. Barnes, was a native
of Onondaga county, New York, and about 1836 came to LaPorte county,
locating in Galena township, where he improved a farm, first clearing
the land of the timber with which it was covered. This tract of land
was on section 25, and he soon built a log cabin, in which the family
lived in true pioneer style, while he further continued the work of
developing his property. He was engaged in the sawmill business in
partnership with Samuel P. Southerland for many years. In 1849 he
went to California, attracted by the discovery of gold in that state,
and for a year remained on the Pacific slope. Returning then to
Indiana, he spent his remaining days in LaPorte county, was a
life-long Democrat and in matters of citizenship was progressive,
earnestly desiring the welfare of the county and aiding in its
progress along many lines. His wife bore the maiden name of Catherine
Blaney, and was born near Dayton, Ohio. She died when very young,
passing away on the 8th of September, 1847, at the age of twenty-two
years.
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT:
The LaPorte Herald - Chronicle, LaPorte, IN, May 18, 1882
Galena
Ezra Barnes, of this Township, died May 9, 1882. He was an honest man, beloved by his relatives and respected by his friends and neighbors, and the young men of his neighborhood may well take example from his upright and industrious life.
More About EZRA H. BARNES:
Census 1: June 23, 1860, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN15
Census 2: July 02, 1870, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN16
Census 3: June 16, 1880, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN17
Occupation: Bet. 1860 - 1880, Farmer18
Residence 1: 1836, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN19
Residence 2: 1849, California19
Residence 3: Abt. 1850, LaPorte Co., IN19
Notes for CATHERINE SOPHRONA BLANEY:
Age at death: 22yrs.
Marriage Notes for EZRA BARNES and CATHERINE BLANEY:
Married by: Harvey Van Order, MG
Marriage consent for Catherine was given by her Step-father James Catterlin.
More About EZRA BARNES and CATHERINE BLANEY:
Marriage: September 06, 1838, LaPorte Co., IN20
Marriage license: September 03, 1837, LaPorte Co., IN20
Notes for MILANA BARNES:
[Cyrus Barnes.FTW]
OBITUARY:
The Acorn, Three Oaks, MI, Feb. 5, 1904, P. 7
Milina Barnes was born in Onondago Co., N.Y., March 17, 1830, and departed this life January 29, 1904, at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 12 days. At the age of nine years she came with her parents to Ind. And made her home with them, on the farm about six miles north of Rolling Prairie, until she was married to Ezra H. Barnes May 15, 1851. With her husband and two step-sons, George Barnes of Calif., and James Barnes of Rolling Prairie, she settled on a farm about one and one-half miles south of her old home, where she shared the joys and burdens of like with her companion until his demise in May 1882, and where she resided almost a half century. Her union with Ezra H. Barnes was blessed by the birth of three daughters, Mrs. M. B. Thomas of Calif., now deceased, Mrs. Frank Tappan of New Carlisle and Mrs. G. C. White of Waterford, Ind., both of whom, with three brothers of deceased, Albert Barnes of Three Oaks, Mich., and Leonard and Wesley Barnes of Atlantic City, Ia., together with other relatives, remain to honor her memory.
In 1896 she was married to Charles Young of Ohio.
Her parents were members of the M. E. Church and she was a regular attendant at that church until ill health and old age overtook her.
Three years ago she removed to New Carlisle, where she kept her own home until four weeks before death claimed her, when she sustained a second strike of paralysis from which she never recovered. She was at once taken to her daughter's home where willing hands of relatives and neighbors ministered to her until in the quiet of the evening hour and in the evening of her earth-journey, surrounded by her two daughters and others dear to her, her restless spirit winged its flight.
The funeral service was held at 1:30 January 31, at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Tappan after, which interment was made in the Rolling Prairie cemetery.
More About MILANA BARNES:
Burial: January 31, 1904, Rolling Prairie Cemetery, Rolling Prairie, LaPorte Co., IN21
Cause of Death: Stroke of paralysis
Census 1: November 30, 1850, Hudson Twp., LaPorte Co., IN22
Census 2: June 23, 1860, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN23
Census 3: July 02, 1870, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN24
Census 4: June 16, 1880, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN25
Religion: M. E. Church26
Residence 1: Bef. 1839, NY26
Residence 2: Aft. 1839, LaPorte Co., IN26
Residence 3: Aft. 1901, New Carlisle, IN26
More About EZRA BARNES and MILANA BARNES:
Marriage: May 15, 1851, LaPorte Co., IN27,28
Marriage license: May 10, 1851, LaPorte Co., IN28
Children of EZRA BARNES and CATHERINE BLANEY are:
i. GEORGE W.8 BARNES, b. Abt. 1843, IN29; d. Unknown.
More About GEORGE W. BARNES:
Census: June 23, 1860, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN30
Residence: 1904, CA31
ii. CHILD BARNES, d. Unknown.
iii. KID BARNES, d. Unknown.
3. iv. JAMES A. BARNES, b. August 10, 1847, LaPorte Co., IN; d. May 13, 1929, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN.
Children of EZRA BARNES and MILANA BARNES are:
v. ELLEN J.8 BARNES, b. Abt. 1853, IN32; d. Bef. 190433; m. M. B. THOMAS, March 15, 1877, LaPorte Co., IN34; d. Unknown.
More About ELLEN J. BARNES:
Census 1: June 23, 1860, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN35
Census 2: July 02, 1870, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN36
Residence: Bef. 1904, CA37
More About M. THOMAS and ELLEN BARNES:
Marriage: March 15, 1877, LaPorte Co., IN38
Marriage license: March 13, 1877, LaPorte Co., IN38
vi. EMMA C. BARNES, b. Abt. 1855, IN39; d. Aft. 192940; m. FRANK TAPPIN, July 11, 1880, Berrien Co., MI41; b. Abt. 1851, IN42; d. Unknown.
More About EMMA C. BARNES:
Census 1: June 23, 1860, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN43
Census 2: July 02, 1870, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN44
Census 3: June 16, 1880, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN45
Occupation: 1880, Teacher46
Residence 1: 1904, New Carlisle, IN47
Residence 2: 1929, Three Oaks, Berrien Co., MI48
More About FRANK TAPPIN:
Census: June 16, 1880, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN49
More About FRANK TAPPIN and EMMA BARNES:
Marriage: July 11, 1880, Berrien Co., MI50
vii. AMANDA ROSA BARNES, b. Abt. 1857, IN51; d. Unknown; m. GARLAND C. WHITE, December 29, 1880, LaPorte Co., IN52; d. Unknown.
More About AMANDA ROSA BARNES:
Census 1: June 23, 1860, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN53
Census 2: July 02, 1870, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN54
Census 3: June 16, 1880, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN55
Occupation: 1880, Teacher56
More About GARLAND WHITE and AMANDA BARNES:
Marriage: December 29, 1880, LaPorte Co., IN57
Marriage license: December 28, 1880, LaPorte Co., IN58
Generation No. 3
3. JAMES A.8 BARNES (EZRA H.7, ELIJAH6, PHINEAS5, PHINEAS4, THOMAS3, EBENEZER2, THOMAS1) was born August 10, 1847 in LaPorte Co., IN59,60,61, and died May 13, 1929 in Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN62,63. He married ADA SUTHERLAND December 25, 1872 in Berrien Co., MI64,65, daughter of SAMUEL SOUTHERLAND and ELIZABETH. She was born 1851 in Onondaga Co., NY66, and died 191967.
Notes for JAMES A. BARNES:
BIOGRAPHY:
A Twentieth Century History and Biographical Record of LaPorte County,
Indiana
Rev. E.D. Daniels, Illustrated, 1904, Page 789
JAMES A. BARNES - In a record of the leading farmers and old settlers
of Galena township mention should be made of James A. Barnes, who is
now living on section 25, where for many years he has devoted his
attention to the tilling of the soil. He was born in this township
August 10, 1847. His paternal grandfather, Elijah Barnes, was born in
Onondaga county, New York, and in pioneer times established his home
in LaPorte county, settling first near Westville. He afterward went
to Kosciusko county, Indiana, where he improved a tract of land, but
subsequently returned to this county and spent his last days in Wills
township.
His son, Ezra H. Barnes, the father of James A. Barnes, was a native
of Onondaga county, New York, and about 1836 came to LaPorte county,
locating in Galena township, where he improved a farm, first clearing
the land of the timber with which it was covered. This tract of land
was on section 25, and he soon built a log cabin, in which the family
lived in true pioneer style, while he further continued the work of
developing his property. He was engaged in the sawmill business in
partnership with Samuel P. Southerland for many years. In 1849 he
went to California, attracted by the discovery of gold in that state,
and for a year remained on the Pacific slope. Returning then to
Indiana, he spent his remaining days in LaPorte county, was a
life-long Democrat and in matters of citizenship was progressive,
earnestly desiring the welfare of the county and aiding in its
progress along many lines. His wife bore the maiden name of Catherine
Blaney, and was born near Dayton, Ohio. She died when very young,
passing away on the 8th of September, 1847, at the age of twenty-two
years.
James A. Barnes is the youngest of four children, and was only four
weeks old when his mother died. He then lived in various families
until his father married again, after which he remained at home until
thirteen years of age, when he started out to make his own way in the
world. He worked by the month as a farm hand for nine years in
Indiana, after which he went to Nevada, where he remained for two
years, being employed upon a dairy farm. On the expiration of that
period he returned to Galena township, where he was again employed by
the month through one summer. He made arrangements to have a home of
his own by his marriage to Miss Ada R. Southerland, the wedding being
celebrated on Christmas Day of 1872. The lady was born in Onondaga
county, New York, a daughter of S.P. and Elizabeth Southerland, who
were early settlers of LaPorte county, Indiana, where they arrived in
1836. They returned to New York on business, and it was during their
temporary residence in Onondaga county that Mrs. Barnes was born, her
natal year being 1851. Mrs. Barnes' father was one of the old
settlers, and he and Ezra H. Barnes were engaged in the sawmill
business for many years in Galena. Theirs was one of the first mills
of the township. They ran the mill together about thirty years. Mr.
Southerland was first in the mill and Mr. Barnes bought in afterwards.
In their thirty years of partnership there was never a word of
contention.
At the time of his marriage, Mr. Barnes located upon a farm in Galena
township, where he has resided continuously since, in fact, he has
spent his entire life in this township with the exception of two years
passed in Austin, Nevada. To him and his wife have been born four
children, who are yet living; Claude, who married Alta Couchman and
resides upon his father's farm on section 16, Galena township; Samuel,
at home; Elizabeth C., who is attending school in LaPorte; and Harley,
who completes the family.
The home farm comprised one hundred and fifty-eight acres, and thereon
Mr. Barnes is engaged in raising the crops best adapted to soil and
climate. He also raised considerable stock, and is one of the
representative agriculturists of the community, his work being carried
forward along progressive lines. He has always given his political
allegiance to the Democratic party, and at one time served as assessor
of his township. He belongs to Rolling Prairie Lodge No. 679,
I.O.O.F., and has filled all the chairs in the fraternity as a
delegate to the grand lodge, a fact which indicates his high standing
in the order. He is also actively interested in the temperance cause,
and his belief has been embodied in his life, never using either
intoxicants or tobacco in his career. At the age of thirteen he
started out in life for himself, and well has he earned the proud
American title of a self-made man. Working continually, persistently
and honorably, he has gradually advanced on the road to prosperity,
and is now in the possession of an excellent farm.
OBITUARY:
The Acorn, Three Oaks, MI, May 16, 1929
James Barnes Pioneer Farm Resident Passes Away Monday
James Barnes, 81 years old, died Monday morning a 6 o'clock at his home south of Three Oaks in Galena township. Mr. Barnes had been ill since last December with uremic poisoning.
He was born in LaPorte county, Indiana, Aug. 10, 1847. He had lived in the vicinity of Three Oaks for 30 years and was well known to the residents of this community.
He is survived by two sons, Harley and Claude, both of Rolling Prairie; one sister, Mrs. Frank Tappan, of Three Oaks, and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Rolling Prairie, the Rev. Hoy, officiating. Burial was made in Foster Cemetery.
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT:
Publication Unknown, Copy at LaPorte Co. Historical Museum
James A. Barnes
James A. Barnes, age 81, died at his home in Galena township this morning at 6 o'clock.
Surviving Mr. Barnes are two sons, Claude and Harley, both of Galena township, 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Frank Tappan.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Rolling Prairie Methodist church.
More About JAMES A. BARNES:
Burial: 1929, Fosters Cemetery, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN68,69
Cause of Death: uremic poisoning
Census: June 23, 1860, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN70
Residence 1: 1904, Rolling Prairie, LaPorte Co., IN71
Residence 2: Austin, NV72
Residence 3: 1872, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN72
More About ADA SUTHERLAND:
Date born 2: 185273
Burial: 1919, Foster Cemetery, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN73
More About JAMES BARNES and ADA SUTHERLAND:
Marriage: December 25, 1872, Berrien Co., MI74,75
Marriage license: Berrien Co., MI76
Children of JAMES BARNES and ADA SUTHERLAND are:
4. i. HARLEY9 BARNES, b. October 13, 1894, LaPorte Co., IN; d. August 02, 1993, New Carlisle, St. Joseph Co., IN.
5. ii. CLAUDE BARNES, d. Unknown.
iii. ELIZABETH C. BARNES, d. Unknown.
iv. SAMUEL O. BARNES, b. 188177; d. 191077.
More About SAMUEL O. BARNES:
Burial: 1910, Foster Cemetery, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN77
Generation No. 4
4. HARLEY9 BARNES (JAMES A.8, EZRA H.7, ELIJAH6, PHINEAS5, PHINEAS4, THOMAS3, EBENEZER2, THOMAS1) was born October 13, 1894 in LaPorte Co., IN78, and died August 02, 1993 in New Carlisle, St. Joseph Co., IN78. He married RUTH M. GILBERT March 03, 1917 in Rolling Prairie, LaPorte Co., IN79,80,81, daughter of MELVIN GILBERT and EMMA CRIPE. She was born November 23, 1896 in Elkhart Co., IN82, and died April 22, 1984 in LaPorte, LaPorte Co., IN82,83.
Notes for HARLEY BARNES:
OBITUARY:
Publication Unknown, Copy at LaPorte Co. Historical Museum
Harley Barnes
Mr. Harley Barnes, 98, of 31869 Chicago Tr., New Carlisle, died Monday, Aug. 2, 1993, at 5:15 p.m. at Hamilton Grove, New Carlisle.
He was born Oct. 13, 1894, in LaPorte County, to James and Ada (Sutherland) Barnes, and lived in New Carlisle for 3 ½ years.
Mr. Barnes was a member of Rolling Prairie Conservation Club, former member of Galena Township Advisory Board, former caretaker of Foster Cemetery, and had retired from farming.
On March 3, 1917, in Rolling Prairie, he married Ruth M. Gilbert, who died April 22, 1984.
Surviving are one daughter Ada Zellers of Rolling Prairie; two sons, Dale of Rolling Prairie, and Robert of Brooksville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Metzner; one great-grandchild; his parents, one sister and two brothers.
The funeral will be at 1p.m. Thursday at Haverstock Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Guckenberger officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until the service Thursday. Burial will be in Foster Cemetery in Rolling Prairie.
Memorial contributions may be made to Foster Cemetery.
More About HARLEY BARNES:
Burial: Unknown, Foster Cemetery, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN84
Residence: Abt. 1990, New Carlisle, St. Joseph Co., IN84
Retirement: Farmer
Notes for RUTH M. GILBERT:
OBITUARY:
Publication Unknown, Copy at LaPorte Co. Historical Association
Ruth Barnes
Rolling Prairie - Mrs. Ruth M. Barnes, 87, of 4211N CR-400W, died Sunday, April 22, 1984, at 11:45 a.m. at Fountainview Terrace Nursing Home, LaPorte.
She was born Nov. 23, 1896, in Elkhart County to Melvin and Emma (Cripe) Gilbert and lived here most of her life. She was a member of the Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church, Carrie Anna Circle, East Galena Homemakers and VFW Post 9423.
On March 3, 1917, in Rolling Prairie, she married Harley Barnes who survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ada Zellers of Rolling Prairie; two sons, Dale of Rolling Prairie and Robert of Tampa, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and two brothers, Ira Gilbert of ST. Petersburg, Fla., and Everett Gilbert of Niles, Mich. One daughter, Barbara Metzner, and one brother, Donald Gilbert, preceded her in death.
The funeral will be 1p.m. Wednesday at the Haverstock Funeral Home with Rev. Richard L. Pickering officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-9 p.m. Tuesday and until the time of services Wednesday. Burial will be in Foster Cemetery, LaPorte County.
More About RUTH M. GILBERT:
Burial: Unknown, Foster Cemetery, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN84
Religion: Rolling Prairie United Methodist Church, Rolling Prairie, LaPorte Co., IN84
More About HARLEY BARNES and RUTH GILBERT:
Marriage: March 03, 1917, Rolling Prairie, LaPorte Co., IN85,86,87
Marriage license: March 03, 1917, LaPorte Co., IN88
Children of HARLEY BARNES and RUTH GILBERT are:
i. ADA10 BARNES, b. Private; m. ? ZELLERS, Private; b. Private.
More About ? ZELLERS and ADA BARNES:
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ii. DALE BARNES, b. Private.
iii. ROBERT BARNES, b. Private.
iv. BARBARA BARNES, d. Bef. 198489; m. ? METZNER, Private; b. Private.
More About ? METZNER and BARBARA BARNES:
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5. CLAUDE9 BARNES (JAMES A.8, EZRA H.7, ELIJAH6, PHINEAS5, PHINEAS4, THOMAS3, EBENEZER2, THOMAS1) died Unknown. He married ELTA M. COUCHMAN February 03, 1898 in Berrien Co., MI90, daughter of GEORGE COUCHMAN and ANNA OCKER. She was born January 26, 1878 in Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN91, and died Unknown in Blue Island, IL91.
Notes for ELTA M. COUCHMAN:
[Cyrus Barnes.FTW]
OBITUARY:
Publication Unknown, Copy at LaPorte Co. Historical Museum
Mrs. Elta M. Barnes
Mrs. Elta M. Barnes, 68, of Rolling Prairie, died suddenly at 11:30 o'clock Saturday night at Blue Island, Ill.
The daughter of George and Anna (Ocker) Couchman, she was born in Galena township on Jan. 26, 1878 and had lived in this vicinity all her life.
She was married to Claude A. Barnes in LaPorte county on Feb. 3, 1898. She was a member of the Methodist church in Rolling Prairie, and of the U. I. Club.
Surviving are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Halter and Mrs. Evelyn Benjamin, both of Rolling Prairie; four sons, Cecil, Mishawaka; Gerald C. of Schoolcraft, Mich.; James A. of Blue Island, and Kenneth of New Carlisle; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Foster, Lansing, Mich., Mrs. Anna Adams of Three Oaks, Mich.; two brothers, James Couchman of South Bend and Aden Couchman of Niles, Mich.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10:30 at the Methodist church of Rolling Prairie, with the Rev. George E. Hartz officiating. Burial will be in Rolling Prairie cemetery.
More About ELTA M. COUCHMAN:
Burial: Unknown, Rolling Prairie Cemetery, Rolling Prairie, LaPorte Co., IN91
Religion: Methodist Church, Rolling Prairie, LaPorte Co., IN91
Residence: Bet. 1878 - 1946, Galena Twp., LaPorte Co., IN91
More About CLAUDE BARNES and ELTA COUCHMAN:
Marriage 1: February 03, 1898, Berrien Co., MI92
Marriage 2: February 03, 1898, LaPorte Co., IN93
Children of CLAUDE BARNES and ELTA COUCHMAN are:
i. MILDRED10 BARNES, b. Private; m. ? HALTER, Private; b. Private.
More About ? HALTER and MILDRED BARNES:
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ii. EVELYN BARNES, b. Private; m. ? BENJAMIN, Private; b. Private.
More About ? BENJAMIN and EVELYN BARNES:
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iii. CECIL BARNES, b. Private.
iv. GERALD C. BARNES, b. Private.
v. JAMES A. BARNES, b. Private.
vi. KENNETH BARNES, b. Private.