James Edward Barnett (1884 - 1962)

Born 28 Sep 1884 in Paradise, Wise, Texas

Ancestors

Husband of Nancy Elizabeth (Kirby) Barnett — married 6 Jun 1915 in Wise, Texas

Died 13 Feb 1962 at age 77 in Bridgeport, Wise, Texas

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Biography

James Edward Barnett was born on 28 Sep, 1884 in Paradise, Wise, Texas to Joseph D. Barnett and Mary E. Stutt. ^[1]

In 1900, James E was living in Wise, TX with his widowed mother, Mary. He was the eldest of 5 children in the houshold. His widowed grandfather, James Stutt, and 2 uncles were living there also. James was employed as a farm laborer. ^[2]

In 1910, James E. was living in Wise, TX in the household of his widowed maternal grandfather, James Stutt. His mother, Mary, and 4 adult siblings were also there. James was a laborer on the family farm. ^[3]

James Edward registered for WWI while living in Loving, Young, TX. He was a teacher in the Loving schools. His next of kin was Nanny E. Barnett. ^[4]

In 1920, James E. was living in Young, TX with his wife, Nannie E. They had 2 children in the household. James owned a grocery store. ^[5]

In 1930, James E was living in Swisher, TX with his wife, Mary E. They had 3 children in the household. James was teaching at a rural school. ^[6]

In 1940, James E. was living in Armstrong, TX with his wife, Nancy E. One adult son, James K, was living with them. James was a teacher in the public schools. James K. was a census taker for the US Government. In 1935, they were still living in Swisher, TX. ^[7]

When James Edward registered for WWII, he was living in Washburn, TX. HIs next of kin was Miss Ruth Barnett (sister) in Paradise, TX. His employer was Mr. J.R. Durrett of Amarillo, TX. ^[8]

James Edward Barnett died 12 Feb 1962 in Bridgeport, Wise, TX. He was married and a retired school teacher. HIs cause of death was cerebrovascular accident. ^[1] He was buried in East Side Cemetery, Bridgeport, TX along side his wife, Nannie. ^[9]According to his obit: James Edward Barnett was born 28 Sep 1884 in Paradise, TX. He was married to Nancy Kirby 6 Jun 1915 in Decatur, TX. He was buried in East Side Cemetery, Bridgeport, TX. His children were Mrs. Horace Hickox, Mrs. Stig Johanson, and Kirby Barnett. ^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982" ancestry database with images (search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=2272&h=22262331&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=1002: accessed 25 Jul 2020). Citing Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
2. ↑ "1900 United States Federal Census" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=7602&h=44615845&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=2272: accessed 25 Jul 2020). Citing Year: 1900; Census Place: Juestice Precinct 4, Wise, Texas; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0143; FHL microfilm: 1241680
3. ↑ "1910 United States Federal Census" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=7884&h=129942491&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=7602: accessed 25 Jul 2020) citing Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Wise, Texas; Roll: T624_1600; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0254; FHL microfilm: 1375613
4. ↑ "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=6482&h=15545108&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=2442: accessed 25 Jul 2020). Citing Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Young; Roll: 1983876
5. ↑ "1920 United States Federal Census" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=6061&h=63101963&tid=&pid=&queryId=55e8e1cdde78543bb06b29575a93dc16&usePUB=true&_phsrc=HvO3025&_phstart=successSource: accessed 25 Jul 2020). Citing Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Young, Texas; Roll: T625_1854; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 186
6. ↑ "1930 United States Federal Census" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=6224&h=61042587&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=6061: accessed 25 Jul 2020). Citing Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Swisher, Texas; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342121
7. ↑ "1940 United States Federal Census" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=2442&h=152664022&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=7602: accessed 25 Jul 2020). Citing Year: 1940; Census Place: Armstrong, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03979; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6-1
8. ↑ "U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942" ancestry database with images (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=1002&h=12212523&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=6482: accessed 25 Jul 2020). Citing The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
9. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 25 July 2020), memorial page for Nancy Elizabeth Kirby Barnett (1 Jun 1891–8 Apr 1973), Find a Grave Memorial no. 43730410, citing Eastside Cemetery, Bridgeport, Wise County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Edith Guynes Stanley (contributor 47114458) .
10. ↑ "James Barnett's obit". [1]. February 16, 1962. 1915 in Decatur, Texas.

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