Ned Eastman Barnes

b. 18 June 1866, d. 14 November 1950
  • Father: Smith b. April 1834, d. between 1910 and 1920
  • Mother: Sylvey b. 4 March 1842, d. 22 November 1938
  • Ned Eastman Barnes was born on 18 June 1866 in Montgomery County, Texas.
  • Smith and Sylvey appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Danville PO, Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Ned Eastman Barnes, Rena, Perry Barnes, Benjamin Barnes and Ophelia. The identity of Ophelia's parents is as yet unknown.
  • Smith and Sylvey appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Ned Eastman Barnes, Rena, Perry Barnes and James Bryant Barnes.
  • He was doing field work, according to the 1880 census.
  • He married Ada Johnson, daughter of (?) Johnson and Sarah Fowler, on 4 December 1884 in Montgomery County, Texas.
  • Ned Eastman Barnes and Ada Johnson appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included James Floyd Barnes, Fisher Jerol Barnes, Wheeler Van Barnes and Sarah Fowler. Also in the household was "Clarra Leus," identified as Ned Barnes' sister.
  • The following appeared on 17 March 1906 in The Dallas Morning News: (Washington, March 16) Patents issued Texans: Ned E. Barnes, Willis, rail tie and brace. . .
  • Ned Eastman Barnes and Ada Johnson appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included James Floyd Barnes, Fisher Jerol Barnes and Wheeler Van Barnes.
  • He was an inventor, according to the 1910 census.
  • Ned Eastman Barnes and Ada Johnson appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Willis, Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included Sylvey. Also in the household was their adopted daughter Evelyn (age 16). Sylvey also was enumerated with grandson Will Banres in Houseon.
  • He was self-employed as an inventor for the railroad, according to the 1920 census.
  • Ned Eastman Barnes and Ada Johnson appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Willis, Montgomery County, Texas, at Worsham Street. Also in the household was niece Ada Johnson, age 16.
  • He was inventor of a railroad joint, according to the 1930 census.
  • Ned Eastman Barnes and Ada Johnson appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Willis, Montgomery County, Texas. Also in the household was one female lodger, a public school teacher.
  • Ned Eastman Barnes died on 14 November 1950 at age 84 in Willis, Montgomery County, Texas, at his residence. . His death was officially witnessed by Ada Johnson.
  • His wife Ada Johnson became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Willis, Montgomery County, Texas, likely at present-day Resthaven Cemetery.
  • For additional biographical information about Ned Eastman Barnes, see The Handbook of Texas Online.
  • Last Edited: 3 Feb 2014

Family: Ada Johnson b. circa 1 February 1869, d. 22 May 1961