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John Barnes
John Barnes, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Wayne Township, Wayne Co., Ind., Feb. 13, 1849, the youngest son of Shapleigh F. and Elleanor (McConnaha) Barnes. He was reared on a farm about three and a half miles southwest of Richmond, receiving his education in the common schools. In 1869 his father moved to New Garden Township, where he died in 1877. John remained at home assisting his father, and at the latter's death took charge of the farm, which he now owns. He has one of the best farms in the township, consisting of 144 acres of well-improved land. March 22, 1883, he was married to Julia A. Bond, daughter of Thomas Bond, of Webster Township. She is a member of the Society of Friends. Politically Mr. Barnes votes the Republican ticket.
Source:
History of Wayne County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884. Volume 2