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Benjamin Merry Barnes 1825–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1825

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: March 1883

Death Location: Possum Grape, Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Barnes

Mother: Temperance Taylor

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Henry

Children(s): Clara Barnes, Dwight Barnes

The story of Benjamin Merry Barnes began in 1825 in Kentucky. In 1850, Benjamin Merry Barnes resided in Negro Bar, Sacramento, California, USA. In 1867, Benjamin Merry Barnes resided in El Dorado, California, USA. Benjamin Merry Barnes married Elizabeth Bettie Henry, and had children including Clara Barnes, Dwight Barnes. Benjamin Merry Barnes passed away in 1883 in Possum Grape, Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Merry Barnes began in 1825 in Kentucky.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Merry Barnes resided in Negro Bar, Sacramento, California, USA.
  • In 1867, Benjamin Merry Barnes resided in El Dorado, California, USA.
  • Benjamin Merry Barnes married Elizabeth Bettie Henry, and had children including Clara Barnes, Dwight Barnes.
  • Benjamin Merry Barnes passed away in 1883 in Possum Grape, Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Barnes
1794–1846
Birth Location: Nash Co., NC
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Temperance Taylor
1801–1846
Birth Location: Nash Co., NC
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Henry
1845–1931
Birth Location: Tennessee
EH

Children(s)

Clara Barnes
1875–1952
Birth Location: Bradford, Arkansas
CB
Dwight Barnes
1878–
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Benjamin Barnes's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Barnes
1825–1883
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Benjamin Barnes
1794–1846
Nash Co., NC
Temperance Taylor
1801–1846
Nash Co., NC
Grandparents
Benjamin (Barnes Sr) +?
1755–1794
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Barnes's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Merry) Barnes (1825–March 1883) m. Elizabeth (“Bettie”) Henry (21 February 1845–14 July 1931)
  1. 1. Clara Barnes 1875–1952 m. James (C) Rhew 1877– m. Monroe Merrill 1847–1927
    1. 1. Marvin (Marion Everett) Smith 1907–1987 m. Annie Gordon 1921–
    2. 2. Elsie (Mae) Smith 1901–1981 m. James (Favorite) Collins 1898–
    3. 3. Mamie (Lewis) Smith 1905–1984 m. Custer (E) Davis 1903–1969
    4. 4. Howard (Monroe) Smith 1910–1975 m. Wanda (T) Smith 1926–2009
      1. 1. Glenda Powell 1943–1970
    5. 5. Vione (Catherine) Smith 1913–2008 m. Edgar (Thomas) Palmer 1912–1995
    6. 6. John (H) Smith 1888– m. Maud (Ethel) Brown 1912–
    7. 7. Ennis (“Dixie” Eulace) Rhew 1896–1992 m. Virginia (Alice) McMillen 1906–1968
      1. 1. Helen (M.) Rhew 1931–2019
  2. 2. Dwight Barnes 1878–

Benjamin Barnes's Timeline

7 Records

1825
1825
Birth of Benjamin Merry Barnes in Kentucky
Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 25
Benjamin Merry Barnes resided here in Negro Bar, Sacramento, California, USA
Negro Bar, Sacramento, California, USA
1867
1867
Age 42
Benjamin Merry Barnes resided here in El Dorado, California, USA
El Dorado, California, USA
1869
1869
Age 44
Benjamin Merry Barnes resided here in Sacramento, California, USA
Sacramento, California, USA
1870
1870
Age 45
Benjamin Merry Barnes resided here in Natomas, Sacramento, California, USA
Natomas, Sacramento, California, USA
1880
1880
Age 55
Benjamin Merry Barnes resided here in Glaize, Jackson, Arkansas, USA
Glaize, Jackson, Arkansas, USA
1883
March 1883
Age 58
Death of Benjamin Merry Barnes in Grand Glaise, Jackson Co., AR, Arkansas, USA
Grand Glaise, Jackson Co., AR, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1825
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Voter Registers, 1866-1898, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Registers, 1866-1898; Collection Number: 4-2A; CSL Roll Number: 34; FHL Roll Number: 977088
    [2] Sacramento, California, U.S., California Biographical Great Books, 1867, 1872, California State Library; California History Section; Sacramento, California; California Biological Collection: Sacramento County Great Register; Year: 1869; Reel: 25; California History Room: Microfilm 734
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Glaize, Jackson, Arkansas; Roll: 47; Page: 471B; Enumeration District: 134
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Natomas, Sacramento, California; Roll: M593_77; Page: 169B
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Negro Bar, Sacramento, California; Roll: 35; Page: 210a
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Negro Bar, Sacramento, California, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Negro Bar, Sacramento, California; Roll: 35; Page: 210a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: El Dorado, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1869
    Event Place: Sacramento, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Voter Registers, 1866-1898, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Registers, 1866-1898; Collection Number: 4-2A; CSL Roll Number: 34; FHL Roll Number: 977088

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Natomas, Sacramento, California, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Natomas, Sacramento, California; Roll: M593_77; Page: 169B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Glaize, Jackson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Glaize, Jackson, Arkansas; Roll: 47; Page: 471B; Enumeration District: 134

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Natoma
    Record Source: Sacramento, California, U.S., California Biographical Great Books, 1867, 1872, California State Library; California History Section; Sacramento, California; California Biological Collection: Sacramento County Great Register; Year: 1869; Reel: 25; California History Room: Microfilm 734

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: March 1883
    Event Place: Grand Glaise, Jackson Co., AR, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Possum Grape, Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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