YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Wilbur Lawrence Barnes 1926–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Aug 1926

Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 2 Nov 1983

Death Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Charles Barnes

Mother: Florence (Barnes)

Spouse(s): Ruby Johnson

Children(s): Charles Barnes

In 1926, Wilbur Lawrence Barnes entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to Charles Mcdonald Mcclay Maclay Barnes And Florence Margaret Boyle Barnes. In 1930, Wilbur Lawrence Barnes resided in Chicago (Districts 0501-0750), Chicago, Cook, Illi. Wilbur Lawrence Barnes married Ruby Pearl Johnson, and had children including Charles Chuck Todd Barnes, Florence Margaret Barnes, John Fitzgerald Barnes, Mark Wayne Barnes Pfc, Michael Matthew Barnes, William Lawrence Barnes. Wilbur Lawrence Barnes passed away in 1983 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

Find more search results for Wilbur Barnes
WB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1926, Wilbur Lawrence Barnes entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to Charles Mcdonald Mcclay Maclay Barnes And Florence Margaret Boyle Barnes.
  • In 1930, Wilbur Lawrence Barnes resided in Chicago (Districts 0501-0750), Chicago, Cook, Illi.
  • Wilbur Lawrence Barnes married Ruby Pearl Johnson, and had children including Charles Chuck Todd Barnes, Florence Margaret Barnes, John Fitzgerald Barnes, Mark Wayne Barnes Pfc, Michael Matthew Barnes, William Lawrence Barnes.
  • Wilbur Lawrence Barnes passed away in 1983 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Barnes
1880–1950
Birth Location: Delavan, Illinois, USA
CB
Florence (Barnes)
1888–1951
Birth Location: Wisconsin, United States of America
F(

Spouses(s)

Ruby Johnson
1931–2004
Birth Location: Cable, Bayfield, Wisconsin, USA
RJ

Children(s)

Charles Barnes
1950–2002
Birth Location: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
CB

Wilbur Barnes's Ancestors

Self
Wilbur Barnes
1926–1983
Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Parents
Charles McDonald (McClay Maclay) Barnes
1880–1950
Delavan, Illinois, USA
Florence (Margaret Boyle) (Barnes)
1888–1951
Wisconsin, United States of America
Grandparents
William (James) Barnes
1850–1931
Lancaster Co , Penn
Anna ((Ann Annie) Francis Trimble) (Barnes)
1852–1935
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Barnes
1828–1901
Mary Drennen
1821–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wilbur Barnes's Descendants

1.
WB
Wilbur (Lawrence) Barnes (26 Aug 1926–2 Nov 1983) m. Ruby (Pearl) Johnson (1 May 1931–3 Nov 2004)
  1. 1. Charles ("Chuck" Todd) Barnes 1950–2002

Wilbur Barnes's Timeline

10 Records

1926
26 Aug 1926
Birth of Wilbur Lawrence Barnes in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1926
26 Aug 1926
Birth of Wilbur Lawrence Barnes
None
1930
1930
Age 4
Wilbur Lawrence Barnes resided here in Chicago (Districts 0501-0750), Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago (Districts 0501-0750), Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 9
Wilbur Lawrence Barnes resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 14
Wilbur Lawrence Barnes resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 16
Wilbur Lawrence Barnes resided here in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 24
Wilbur Lawrence Barnes resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 25
Wilbur Lawrence Barnes resided here in Illinois
Illinois
1959
1959
Age 33
Wilbur Lawrence Barnes resided here in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
1983
2 Nov 1983
Age 57
Death of Wilbur Lawrence Barnes in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1926
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Leo High School; Year: 1942
    [2] Cook County, Illinois Birth Index, 1916-1935, Cook County Clerk; Cook County, IL; Cook County Genealogy Records (Births)
    [3] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0625; FHL microfilm: 2340177
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1926
    Record Source: U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago (Districts 0501-0750), Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0625; FHL microfilm: 2340177

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Leo High School; Year: 1942

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1983
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Wilbur L. Barnes 1983

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1983
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Chicago Tribune - 4 Nov 1983 - Page 56, Obituary for Wilbur L. BARNES 4 Nov 1983

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1983
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988, Cook County Clerk; Chicago, IL; Cook County Genealogy Records (Deaths)
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 4 Nov 1983; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA; ,0.85804164,0.25501606,0.9296414&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Wilbur Barnes

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE