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George Frank Barnes VVeteran

Birth

5 Nov 1846

Saint Albans, Franklin County, Vermont, USA

Death

28 Apr 1916 (aged 69)

Shelton, Mason County, Washington, USA

Burial

Shelton Memorial Park

Shelton, Mason County, Washington, USA

Plot

Mt Moriah, 35-2-B

Memorial ID

53091623

George Frank Barnes was born in Franklin County, VT. in 1847, and died at Shelton, Washington, on April 28, 1916. He was known by the first name of "Frank." He was 69 years old.

Geo. Frank Barnes came to the Village of Ida in 1871. For many years he followed the vocation of a carpenter and also held minor county offices, such as, deputy sheriff and constable. In 1902, he moved to Sioux City, Iowa, and subsequently to the State of Washington.

Mr. Barnes was a Civil War Veteran, Pvt. Co. B, 4 Iowa Cavalry, which he joined when he was barely 17 years old. He was a brother-in-law of C. W. Clark, the founder of the Maple Valley Era. He married Melvena Clark (1841-1901), and she is buried in the Ida Grove Cemetery.

He leaves three children, Mrs. Rose Barnard of Seattle, Washington; Mrs. Gertrude McGee of Siebert, Colorado; and Raymond Barnes of Butte, Montana. All of his children attended school in Ida Grove, Iowa, and grew up here.

Barnes Street in Ida Grove was named for the family of Mr. Barnes.
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Washington state death certificates, 1907-1960: son of Edmond Barnes & Lucinda Alfred. Cemetery records give date of birth as 1847 in Iowa. Data found in an online family tree gives date of birth as Nov 5, 1846 in Vermont. This data is supported by census records. 1860 Hazel Green, Delaware Co., Iowa, George, age 13, is with parents Edmund & Lorina Barnes, along with 7 siblings, the 5 oldest children all born in Vermont, the youngest 3 born in Iowa.
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U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
about George F Barnes
Name: George F Barnes
Residence: Delhi, Iowa
Age at Enlistment: 18
Enlistment Date: 10 Aug 1863
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Iowa
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, Iowa 4th Cavalry Regiment on 08 Oct 1863.
Mustered out on 08 Aug 1865 at Atlanta, GA.
Birth Date: abt 1845
Sources: Roster & Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of Rebellion
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George was one of the 27 charter members of GAR Matthew Gray Post #93 in Ida Grove, Iowa, organized in 1881. At that time he was a carpenter. He was married to Melvena Clark Barnes, and he had three children: Rosa, Gertrude, and Raymond. Melvena died in 1901.
George moved to the state of Washington after the death of his wife and was a widower in the 1910 Census in Mason Co, WA.
At some point after 1910 he married Ella.
George died in Washington at the age of 69 years. (Courtesy: Kathy Weaver)
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1880 Iowa, Ida County, Ida Grove, June 18, Line 32
Barnes, George F, age 35, Carpenter, b. VT
Melvina, age 38, wife, merchant, b. NY
Rosa, age 8, dau, b. IA
Gertie, age 2, dau, b. IA

1900 Iowa, Ida County, Corwin Twp., June 4, Line 11
Barnes, Frank, b. Nov 1845, age 53, marr 29 yrs, b. VT, Carpenter
Melvena, wife, b. Dec 1841, age 58, marr 29 yrs, mother of 5, 3 still living, b. NY
Gertrude M, dau, b. Dec 1858, age 22, b. IA, Teacher
Raymond F, son, b. Oct 1880, age 19, b. IA, at school
Walter, brother, 42, b. IA, Groceryman

1910 Washington, Mason County, Shelton, April 30, Line 51
Barnes, George F, Boarder, age 63, Wd, b. VT, House carpenter
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The Mason County Journal, Friday May 5, 1916, p.5 – DEATHS OF THE WEEK
"The death of George F. Barnes, which has been expected for several weeks, occurred at the home last Friday morning, he sinking to rest after two months of effort to throw off the spell of pneumonia, aided by the best of care and medical attention. The funeral took place from the Methodist church Saturday forenoon, being attended by the Masonic brethren and members of the Grand Army and Relief Corps. Services were conducted by Revs. H. P. Cochran and S. Williams, the former being a member of the family, serving by special request. A special choir sang several favorite songs, and the interment was made in the Masonic cemetery under the Masonic ritual service.
Geo. F. Barnes was born in St. Albans, Vermont, November 5, 1846. When a child his parents moved to Delaware County, Iowa. He enlisted in the 4th Iowa Cavalry at the age of 17 and served 3 years, being discharged on account of sickness. On April 30, 1871, he was married to Melvina Clark and one year later moved to Ida Grove, Iowa. To this union were born five children, three of whom are now living: Ray F. Barnes of Butte; Mrs. Gertie Magee of Seibert, Colorado, and Mrs. C. E. Barnard of Seattle. After the death of his wife 15 years ago Mr. Barnes came to Washington to live with his daughters and two years ago was married to Mrs. Ella Pannenberg, in Shelton. Mr. Barnes was one of the charter members of Kane lodge No. 377, Ida Grove, Iowa, and at the time of his death a member of Mr. Moriah Lodge of Masons.
The deceased made many friends during his stay in Shelton, all of whom will deeply sympathize with the bereaved widow, and the daughter, Mrs. Barnard, who spent much of her time in Shelton." --------------------------------------------------
CARD OF THANKS
"We desire to express our most grateful appreciation of all the sympathy and kindness during the prolonged illness of Mr. G. F. Barnes. Mrs. G. F. Barnes; Mrs. C. E. Barnard"

Buried at Shelton Memorial Park
Row: Mt Moriah, 35-2-B