Peter Looney Barton (1808 - 1893)

Born 16 Nov 1808 in Pickens, South Carolina, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Nancy (Terrell) Barton — married 30 Dec 1828 in South Carolina

Descendants

Died 18 Jul 1893 at age 84 in Valley Mills, Bosque, Texas, United States

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Biography

Peter Looney Barton was born on November 16, 1808, in Pickens, South Carolina, United States, son of David Oldham Barton (1770–1842) and Margaret Jane Looney (1775–1832).

Peter (20) married Nancy Terrell (15) (born on May 6, 1813, in South Carolina, United States; daughter of Aaron Terrell Jr. and Clarissa (Harrison) Terrell) on December 30, 1828, in South Carolina. ^[1] The family originally settled in Pickens County, South Carolina. ^[2] They moved to Cass County, Georgia before 1840 ^[3] and back to Pickens shortly after 1840. ^{[4] [5]} They moved to Bosque County, Texas shortly after the Civil War. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Their children were (See Research Notes):

1. Selena (Barton) Rish (abt.1830-bef.1870)
2. C. Elizabeth Barton (1830-1906)
3. Aaron Terrell Barton (1832-1894)
4. Eliza Ann (Barton) Jaynes (1833-1906)
5. Joseph Earl Barton (1838-1902)
6. Martha A (Barton) Lassiter (1840-1902)
7. Hepsibah Jane Barton (1842-abt.1873)
8. David Oldham Barton (1845-1929)
9. Nancy Ellen (Barton) Hill (1847-1929)
10. Aura Amanda (Barton) Odle (1849-1939)
11. Sarah Ann (Barton) Swift (1853-1932)

Peter died on 18 July 1893 in Valley Mills, Texas. He is buried in Barton Cemetery, Mosheim, Texas. ^[9]

1850 US Census^[10]:
Name Age
Peter L Barton 42
Nancy Barton 37
Elizabeth Barton 20
Aaron Tell Barton 19
Eliza A Barton 17
Celina Barton 15
Joseph Berry Barton 13
Martha Barton 11
E Jane Barton 9
David O C Barton 6
Nancy E Barton 3
Amanda Barton 1

Research Notes

The children currently shown on this Profile are based on the following rationale. (Names are not shown for the 1830 and 1840 Census, listed are assumed children for each age category).

• The 1830 Census shows Peter with one daughter under 5 - Selena.
• The 1840 Census shows Peter with one son under 5 - Joseph, one son 5 thru 9 - Aaron, one daughter under 5 - Eliza, one daughter 5 thru 9 - Elizabeth and one daughter 10 thru 14 - Selena.
• The 1850 Census indicates the children as shown above with three exceptions. Missing are Selena, married about 1846, and Sarah not born. There is a Celena, age 15, who could not have been with the family in 1840 as shown previously and is never shown again. She has been left off list until a source can add her to this family.
• The 1860 Census indicates the children as shown above with the following exceptions: Missing are Aaron, Eliza and Martha who were married. Added were three individuals that do not show up before or after this Census. Samuel M., age 22, James M., age 18, and Rob M. age 10. It seems likely that these three are in-laws or nephews staying with the Barton's. The M. is probably the last name of these three. More research needs to be done.
• The 1870 Census adds William, age 16, Catherine, age 3 and Eliza age 1. No other sources as to who they are. They are left off list until proved.
• Most online trees list a Lydia L "Bobbie" Barton (1851–1900) as part of the family, there are no sources showing any connection other than last name and residing in Bosque County, Texas.

Sources

1. ↑ Ancestry.com. South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1641-1965 Peter Barton and Nancy Terrill Ancestry Record 7840 #81835
2. ↑ United States Census, 1830
3. ↑ United States Census, 1840
4. ↑ United States Census, 1850
5. ↑ United States Census, 1860
6. ↑ United States Census, 1870
7. ↑ United States Census, 1880
8. ↑ Texas, County Tax Rolls, 1837-1910 Entry for Peter L Borton, 1891
9. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #59217442
10. ↑ 1850 US Census; Census Place: Western Division, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: 857; Page: 402A

See also:

• Source: Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Ancestry Family Tree Ancestry Profile

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch Person: K2QH-7JP; contributed by various users.