The Barnett Family of Bourbon County Kentucky
Alexander Barnett born about 1754 in Virginia1 and died 28 September 1826 in Bourbon County, Kentucky2. He is buried in the Barnett Cemetery located on Stonerside Farm on North Middletown Road in Bourbon Co., Kentucky3. He was married around 1779 to Dorcas Long in Virginia4. She was born in 1757 and died 12 September 1842 in Bourbon Co., Kentucky. She is also buried in the Barnett Cemetery located on Stonerside Farm on North Middletown Road in Bourbon Co., Kentucky3.
Alexander Barnett and Dorcas Long
Their Children
i. John I. Barnett born 29 January 1780 in Augusta County, Virginia and died 16 May 1854 in Barnett Township, Dewitt County, Illinois and is buried in Barnett Cemetery in Dewitt Co., Illinois.5. He was married 15 Jun 1806 in Bourbon County Kentucky to Sarah (Sally) Kenney6. She was born 24 July 1786 in Bourbon Co., Kentucky.
ii. Elizabeth M. Barnett, died before 28 September 18262. She married John G. or T. Brown 16 October 1810 in Bourbon County Kentucky7.
iii. Robert Barnett vital information unknown. We know of his existence because he is name in his father's will. He was married to Martha Ward. There is record of an appraisement and settlement in April 1801 for Robert Barnett in Bourbon Co., Kentucky, most likely the same one.
iv. William Barnett born 27 Aug 1791 and died 5 Aug 18248. He was married to Agnes Glky2.
Franklin Barnett and Elizabeth Walters
i. Flora Barnett born 9 Nov 185142. She was married 25 Nov 1871 in Ft. Scott, Bourbon Co., Kansas43 to Carver Hotchkiss. Flora died 6 Nov 1921 in Sand Springs Oklahoma44.
ii. Curtis S. or L. Barnett born about 185545.
iii. America Barnett born about 185846.
iv. Mary Jane Barnett born about 186147.
v. Douglas Barnett born about 186348.
vi. Ida Barnett born about 186749.
1 Date and place of birth from the obituary of Alexander L. Barnett
2 Date of death listed is the date on which he made his will
3 Barnett Cemetery in Bourbon County Kentucky
4 Estimated based on the date and place of birth of the oldest child
5 Barnett Cemetery in DeWitt County Illinois
6 Looking for proof of marriage date
7 Looking for proof of marriage date
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10 Obituary of Mrs. Robert F. Barnett
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12 Proof needed
13 Marriage record
14 History of DeWitt County, IL, Descriptive of the Scenery, and biographical Sketches of the Prominent Men and Pioneers by W.R. Brink & Co., Philadelphia, 1882
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Thanks to Allan Barnett, a distant cousin I've recently found who located the Barnett Cemeteries and photographed them.
He is creating a webpage, Genealogy of Dr. Alexander Barnett. Check it out!
Simeon A. Barnett:
1870 and 1880 Turnbridge, DeWitt Co., ILL Census, 1900 Eastonville, El Paso co., CO Census, 1910 Upper Squaw Cr., Boise Co., ID Census, Military record of Simeon A. barnett
Franklin Barnett:
1840 Census DeWitt Co.,, Illinois: Franklin and Robert F. Barnett
1850 Township 19 N R 1 E, DeWitt Co., Illinois Census. Lists 3 Barnett families living next to each other.
1. Franklin Barnett, Farmer age 41, Elizabeth 13, John 11, Simeon 7, George 5, Emmerine 3.
2. Robert F. Barnett, Farmer age 43, Margaret 37, Benjamin F. 18, Mary A. 15, Nathan M. 13, Harris 11, Lyman L. 9, Robert F. 7, Adison M. 5, Caroline 3, Charles B. 1.
3. James Barnett, Farmer age 31, Elizabeth J. 23, Sarah F. 4, John I. 2, John Barnett (Franklin's Father) , Farmer age 70.
1860 Barnett Twp., DeWitt,Co., Illinois Census
1. F. Barnett age 50, E. 37, John W. 22, Simeon 18, Geo. 16, Emmerine 14, Flora 8, Curtis L. 6, America 2, Mary Jane 1, Elizabeth Busy 75.
1870 Freedom, Bourbon Co. Kansas Census
1. Frank Barnett age 61, Farmer. Elisabeth 49, keeping house. George N. 26, Farmer. Emma B. 24, at home. Curtis S. 16, Farmer. Flora 18, at home. America 14, At home. Mary J. 11, at school. Douglas 9. Ida age 3. Elizabeth Busy age 83, at home.
1880 Freedom, Bourbon Co., Kansas Census
Elizabeth Barnett age 57, keeping house. America age 22, dau. at home. Mary age 19, dau. at home, Douglas age 17, son, Farmer. Curtis S. age 25, son, Laborer in Colorado.
The following is from, DeWitt County History 1882
"Franklin Barnett, from whom the township received its name, came from Bourbon county, Kentucky, in the spring of 1831, and settled in the same section as Mr. Paine. He was then a single man, but afterwards married and reared a family. In 1856 he migrated to Kansas, where he died only a few years ago. Robert Barnett, a brother of the former, came the year afterward-1832. He then had a wife and one child. He located in the same section as his brother. He died in 1864. His wife, Margaret, is yet living on the pioneer homestead. John Barnett, the father of the above, came here and entered land as early as 1831, for the use of his children, and afterward returned to his home in Kentucky. Here his wife died, and in 1845 he moved to the township to be with his children. He died in 1854. James Barnett, another son, moved to the township the same year as his father. He had a family of a wife and one daughter, Sarah. He is yet residing at the old homestead in section thirty-four, a substantial farmer and a respected citizen.
Marriage record of Franklin Barnett and Elizabeth Walters
John I. Barnett:
From: History of DeWitt County, IL, Descriptive of the Scenery, and biographical Sketches of the Prominent Men and Pioneers, W.R. Brink & Co., Philadelphia, 1882.
Sketch of Alexxander Barnett, son of John I. Barnett.
"This country, the asylum for the oppressed of all land, has been greatly enriched by virtue of religious persecutions throughout different parts of Europe. Perhaps none of these persecutions has contributed more of patriotic zeal in proportion to the number who sought homes here, than that of the old Scotch Presbyterians, Driven from their mountain-fastnesses, they first sought protection in Northern Ireland, and from thence cane thitherward. to this class belong the ancestors of A. L. Barnett. when William Penn was directing the tide of emigration to his colony near Philadelphia they joined the movement; thence went to Virginia. So that John Barnett, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Augusta county, Virginia. His wife Sallie Kenney, was of the same stock with himself. About 1789 the Barnetts threaded their tedious way over the mountains to Kentucky, the "land of promise" in the eyes of the pioneers, John riding behind his father on a pack-Horse. They located in bourbon County, where Alexander was born October 15, 1910., being third in the family in order of birth. At present there are but three living: Alexander, James and Sarah; whilst Robert Franklin, Mary (who was killed by lightening), Juliet, Elizabeth and William have passed away. Mr Barnett acquired a fair education when young, which has become rich in experience during his active life. He came to DeWitt County in the year 1832. Was elected surveyor (the first in the county,) May 6, 1839, an office he held continuously for twenty years and six months. then after a respite of almost equal time he was again elected in 1879, and now holds the position. Politically he has been during most of his life a Democrat, having cast his first ballot for Martin Van Buren. In 1832 he lost his vote (a fact always regretted, as he was an admirer of Andrew Jackson), because being on his way home from Kentucky to Illinois; but he had the honor of seeing a number of enthusiastic Hoosiers drinking to 'Old Hickory's health. Of late years, he has identified himself with the Greenback Party. He married to Elizabeth H. Hall, November 20, 1834, by whom he has had twelve children, five of whom died in infancy - three of them being triplets and died quite young, - and there are now living six. His wife is a most estimable woman, a member of the Christian Church, and quite an active laborer in the Master's cause. Mr. Barnett is possessed of a strong, vigorous mind, excellent constitution and great determination of character. He is a man whom his neighbors love to honor."
Family information states he was a veteran of the war of 1812 and fought with Andrew Jackson at the battle of New Orleans. Family information also states he was a soldier in the Black Hawk War in 1832.
Alexander Barnett:
1810 Stoner, Bourbon County Kentucky Census
Alexander Barnett: 1 male 16 through 25, 1 male 45 and over, 1 female 16 to 25, 1 female 45 and over
1820 Stoner, Bourbon County Kentucky Census Alexander Barnett: 1 male 16 to 26 , 1 male 45 and up, 1 female 45 and up
Bourbon County Will Book G, page 433. Alexander Barnett Those mentioned - son, John Barnett, his mother to live with him during his life; grandchildren, children of my daughter, Elizabeth M Brown, deceased; children of son John Barnett; wife Dorcus; Agnes Glky, formerly wife of my deceased son, William Barnett; Martha Ward, formerly the wife of my deceased son Robert Barnett; grandson, Alexander montgomery Brown. Made September, 1826. Proved december 1826. Executors - John Barnett, John G Brown, Witness- William B. Branham, Thomas Roger, Richard Brand.
"I have acquired Lulu Barnett's DAR application for membership. Her dad is George Alexander Barnett (b. 1855) and mother Sarah Josephine Kirby (b.1859). George A. Barnett's parents are James Barnett (b. 1819) and
Elizabeth Irvin (b. 1827). James Barnett's parents are John Barnett andSallie Kenney. John's Dad is Dr. Alexander Barnett.
This has the summery of Alexander's service during the American Revolution. I have attached a scan copy but I will type it here as the photo copy of this is only some what readable. If anyone wants the whole thing, just let
me know and I will scan all the pages for you. Also I would like to make note here that LT. Col. Henderson was Alexander's wife's (Dorcas Long) sister's (Elizabeth Long) husband. Also noted by hand writing that the service was verified by certificate from the War Department.
Ancestor's Service:
Private in Captain Hanry Hampton's company in the 6th Regiment of the South Carolina troops, on Continental Establishment, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel William Henderson Revolutionary War. December 1779 transferred to the 8th Company of the 1st Regiment. In Garrison at the siege of Charleston in 1780.
Horseman in Captain Joseph Vince's company of the South Carolina Malitia, April to June 1781.
The following references were provided:
Historical Commission of S.C. for Militia duty.
War Department, Washington D.C., for service in the Continentals.
References to show line of descent are Published History of DeWitt County,Illinois"
-Allan Barnett, Sunday November 14, 2004.
From Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia Volume I, Augusta County Court Records. Order Book No. XVIII.
May 21, 1782: "Samuel Henderson and Alexander Barnett, who married two of the daughters of William Long Sr. deceased, petition that the testator left 400 acres of land to be divided between their wives, and William Long, grandson of deceased, pray that a guardian be appointed for said William Long, grandson of deceased, pray that a guardian be appointed for said William Long, an infant, and persons be apppointed to make the division.--Samuel Long, uncle of said William, is appointed guardian and Commissioners appointed to make division.
From - Bourbon County Court Orders, Page 110
Depositions taken to establish Thos. Gist's Military Survey, March 13, 1817
Thos. Rogers, aged about 62, settled where he now lives, in Bourbon Co., 1788 or '89 some few yrs. subsequent several men came in search of Gist's survey-John Loverens deposed regarding same. John Frakes, aged abt. 40 yrs. states he settled on Stoner's Fork in Bourbon Co., abt. 23 yrs. since.
Alexander Barnett, aged 61 yrs. states abt. the yr. 1789 he settled where he resides.
The following is an excerpt from the Obituary of Alexander L. barnett, grandson of Alexander Barnett, April 30, 1886.
"The history of the Barnett family is an important part of the early history of DeWitt county. They came from Kentucky, and made their first home in what is now called Barnett township--being named in honor of the family. The Barnett's were of Scotch-Irish stock, and settled in Virginia in the beginning of the eighteenth century. The grandfather of Alexander L. barnett was born in virginia in 1754, andduring the revolutionary War served as Regimental Surgeon in the Virginia Continentals. Dr. Barnett was an ardent admirer of the teachings of Thomas Jefferson, and he resolved that his children should not dwell on a soil tainted with slavery. He did not get to this land of freedom himself. but in his will he provided that his sons and their families should carry out his wishes. Two of Dr. Barnett's sons dies without issue, and his surviving so, John, was entrusted the carrying out of the Doctor's wishes. The Barnett family had removed from Virginia to Bourbon County, Ky., at the close of the revolutionary War, where they bought seven hundred and ten acres of land. In the Doctor's will it was provided that three hundred and twenty acres of the land should be sold and invested in free soil for the benefit of his descendants, and the remainder of the land was willed to John barnett, the father of Alexander L. and his sister's descendants in fee simple. John Barnett was a soldier in the war of 1812. In 1830 he came to Illinois and bought land in this county. Robert F. Barnett, the oldest son of John, came tothis county in 1832 and settled on lands previously entered by his father. Alexander L., the third son, came from kentucky in 1831 and located in Clintonia Township, on the farm which he owned till the time of his death. John Barnett, the father of the DeWitt County Barnett's, removed to this county years after his sons came here, and spent the remaining days of his life on free soil, carrying out the wishes of the old revolutionary war hero, Dr. Alexander Barnett. So intensely opposed were the elder Barnett's to the institution of slavery that they made no effort to bring slaves to this State, although under the existing laws at the time they could have done so."
The name of Alexander Barnett and other Revolutionary War Soldiers who died citizens of Bourbon County and inscribed on a tablet at the Bourbon Co., Couthouse. Erected by jemima Johnson Chapter D.A.R.
Petition for the Establishment of Hopewell by Citizens of Bourbon, signed September 2, 1789 by Alexander Barnett among others.
Information from the gravestones for this family were copied from the cemetery by Lois E. (Mrs John R.) Gibson, and submitted by Oscar Cromwell to DeWitt County, Illinois Cemetery Inscriptions, Printed by the Decatur Genealogical Society, April 1973. The Barnett Cemetery is located in Barnett Township on the John I. Barnett farm, now owned by Mrs Etta Huber, this cemetery was deeded to Barnett Township at the Town Meeting at Hallsville, April 5, 1955, was voted on two times before it was accepted. It is recorded in Book 80, page 133; signed by Ada R. Morin, October 27, 1953. The township is now supposed to take care of the little cemetery. The cemetery and a strip of land for a roadway to the highway are now township property. I have all the papers with signatures of all descendants residing locally, pertaining to the transfer. -Lois Gibson, Clinton, Illinois.
Barnett Cemetery, DeWitt County Illinois
Barnett Cemetery, Bourbon County Kentucky
Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia
KYBOURBO-L Archives
Bourbon County Court Orders, Page 110
Obituary of Alexander L. Barnett
May 21 1782
Alexander Barnett, James Kenney, Thomas Eades
Some other related Barnett obituaries as well.
