Charles Simon Barrett (1866 - 1935)

Born 28 Jan 1866 in McDowell Township, Pike, Georgia, United States

Ancestors

Died 4 Apr 1935 at age 69 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States

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Biography

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Charles Simon Barrett was born on January 28, 1866, in McDowell Township, Pike, Georgia, United States, son of Thomas Jefferson Barrett (1831–1900) and Minerva Ann Slade (1833–1883).^[1]

Charles' education included the local school system as well attending schools in Bowling Green, Kentucky; Valparaiso, Indiana; and Lebanon, Ohio.^[1][2]

Charles (age 25) married Laura Alma Rucker (age 20); daughter of Caswell Francis Rucker (1846-1917) and Mary F. Howell (1844-1928); on November 5, 1891, in Pike County, Georgia, United States.^[3] They had the following children:

1. Paul Simon Barrett (1898-1955)
2. Thomas Charles Barrett Sr (1900-1980)
3. Howell Slade Barrett (1903-1981)
4. Leland Arleigh Barrett (1904-1968)
5. Gaines Rucker Barrett (1906-1965)
6. John Barrett (1912-1995)

Charles died on April 4, 1935, in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States, aged 69.^[4][2] He was buried in Shadnor First Baptist Church Cemetery, Union City, Fulton County, Georgia.^[5]

Farmers' Union

In 1905, Charles (age 39) would become involved with the newly founded Farmers' Educational and Cooperative Union aka Farmers' Union. He was the first president of the Georgia State Union which he helped organize in Atwater, Upson, Georgia, United States. By 1906, Charles would be involved in making the Union go national. He became the first national president, and he would remain the national president, by unanimous vote, for the next 22 years.^[1] He would eventually be appointed a member of President Theodore Roosevelt's country life commission, and Secretary William Jennings Bryan would name him as a delegate to the international agricultural institute in Rome, Italy.^[2]

Author

Uncle Reuben in Washington by Charles Simon Barrett, 1866

Note: The Farmers national publishing company, incorporated, 1923

Subject: Agriculture, Cooperative -- United States

Subject: Lobbying

Subject: National Farmers' Union (U.S.)

The Mission, History And Times Of The Farmers' Union: A Narrative Of The Greatest Industrial-Agricultural Organization In History And Its Makers (1909) by Charles Simon Barrett

""The Mission, History And Times Of The Farmers Union: A Narrative Of The Greatest Industrial-Agricultural Organization In History And Its Makers"" is a book written by Charles Simon Barrett and published in 1909. This book provides a comprehensive account of the Farmers' Union, which was one of the most significant agricultural organizations in history. It details the mission of the organization, its history, and the times in which it existed.The book explores the origins of the Farmers' Union, which was established in the late 19th century as a response to the challenges faced by farmers during that period. It examines the factors that led to the formation of the organization and the key individuals who played a role in its creation. The book also provides a detailed analysis of the Farmers' Union's structure, goals, and achievements.Throughout the book, the author highlights the impact of the Farmers' Union on the agricultural industry and the broader economy. He discusses the organization's efforts to improve the lives of farmers and their families, including its advocacy for fair prices, better working conditions, and access to education and healthcare.Overall, ""The Mission, History And Times Of The Farmers Union: A Narrative Of The Greatest Industrial-Agricultural Organization In History And Its Makers"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of the agricultural industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of agriculture, labor movements, and social justice.

Census

1870 Census, Pike County, Georgia^[6]

1880 Census, Pike County, Georgia^[7]

1900 Census, Upson County, Georgia^[8]

1910 Census, Fairburn, Campbell, Georgia^[9]

1920 Census, Union City, Campbell, Georgia^[10]

1930 Census, Union City, Campbell, Georgia^[11]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Farmers' Union: Charles Simon Barrett, World Biographical Encyclopedia
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Obituary: Obituary - Charles Simon Barrett, Tampa Bay Times, Tampa, Florida, 5 Apr 1935
3. ↑ Marriage: "Georgia, County Marriages, 1785-1950", Pike, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KXVM-LR1 : Sat Oct 21 15:20:10 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles S. Barrett and Alma Rucker, 5 Nov 1891.
4. ↑ Death: "Georgia Deaths, 1928-1943", Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJXM-2XL8 : Wed Nov 15 16:08:23 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles Simon Barrett and T J Barrett, 4 Apr 1935.
5. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10993493/charles-simon-barrett: accessed), memorial page for Charles Simon Barrett (28 Jan 1866–4 Apr 1935), Find a Grave Memorial ID 10993493, citing Shadnor First Baptist Church Cemetery, Union City, Fulton County, Georgia, USA; Maintained by Paula Scott (contributor 47084366).
6. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC3K-R13 : 28 May 2021), Charles Barrett in entry for Thomas J Barrett, 1870.
7. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880", District 581, Pike, Georgia, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8GL-BQR : Fri Oct 06 13:40:20 UTC 2023), Entry for Thomas J. Barrett and M. A. Barrett, 1880.
8. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900", District 555, Upson, Georgia, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3VX-RPD : Wed Oct 04 05:40:06 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles S Barrott and Alma Barrott, 1900.
9. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910", Fairburn, Campbell, Georgia, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MLVY-X49 : Fri Oct 06 01:18:04 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles S Barrett and Alma Barrett, 1910.
10. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", Union City, Campbell, Georgia, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJ8V-866 : Thu Dec 07 23:26:12 UTC 2023), Entry for C S Barrett and Alma Barrett, 1920.
11. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930", Union City, Campbell, Georgia, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:3SZ8-WMM : Wed Oct 04 09:42:25 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles S Barrett and Laura A Barrett, 1930.

See also:

• FamilySearch Profile for Charles Simon Barrett