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Daniel B. Barton
Daniel B. Barton, son of William and Lurana Barton, was born Sept. 22, 1837, in Wayne County, Ind. He was reared on his father's farm, and educated in the common schools. He was married June 6, 1861, to Catharine E. Cox, born Nov. 30, 1844, and daughter of Jeremiah and Keturah (Hunt) Cox. They have five children — Leona E., born July 24, 1862; William B., June 11, 1865; Evalena K., July 20, 1868; Elmira C., Dec. 31, 1870; Florence J. L., born July 29, 1876, and died Jan. 15, 1877. Mr. Barton has followed farming through life, and his farm is the finest agricultural land on Middle Whitewater. He makes a specialty of raising fine stock and sheep. He and wife belong to Methodist Episcopal church. His great-grandfather, John Barton, was born in England, where he was married to a native of Scotland,and came to the United States in an early day. Our subject's grandfather, Edward Barton, was born Dec. 29, 1763, and was married in Maryland to Ann Harris. He was among the early settlers of Wayne County, and entered land in Franklin Township and followed farming till his death. He belonged to the Friends' society, and died in 1838. William Barton, subject's father, was born in Maryland, Oct. 1, 1807, and was quite young when his parents moved to Wayne County. He was married March 28, 1833, to Lurana Boswell, born in Wayne County in 1808. Of their seven children four survive — Barnabas, Jane, Daniel B., Mary A. Those deceased are — Eliza A., Sarah and Ellen. Mr. Barton followed agricultural pursuits through life. He died May 5, 1877, and his wife died May 11, 1847. They were members of the Society of Friends.
Source:
History of Wayne County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884. Volume 2. Pages 765 and 766.