William Barnes
b. circa November 1896, d. 17 October 1946
- Father: Benjamin Barnes b. February 1870
- Mother: Eliza Ann Riley b. circa May 1872
- William Barnes was born circa November 1896 in Montgomery County, Texas. While is parents are identified on his death certificate as Smith and Sylvia, there is significant evidence that they actually were his grandparents.
- Benjamin Barnes and Eliza Ann Riley appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Montgomery County, Texas, enumerated next to Ben's parents. Other members of the household included William Barnes, Thomas B. Barnes and Margaret. Also in the household are three female servants.
- Andrew Barnes and Delia Lewis appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Montgomery County, Texas. Other members of the household included William Barnes. William and Effie are identified as adopted children; Effie likely is William's sister.
- He was attending school and working on the farm, according to the 1910 census.
- He married Josephine Turner on 1 June 1916 in Harris County, Texas.
- William Barnes and Josephine Turner appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, enumerated next to Sylvey's daughter Gillie McLin.. Other members of the household included Silvia Barnes. Sylvie is identified as Will's mother, but likely she was his grandmother. She also is enumerated in 1920 with her son Ned in Willis.
- William Barnes and Josephine Turner appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Houston, Harris County, Texas, at 1017 Meadow.
- He was employed as a janitor in a public office building, according to the 1940 census.
- At the time of his death William Barnes was living in Harris County, Texas.
- William Barnes died on 17 October 1946 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, at Austin State Hospital.
- His wife Josephine Turner became a widow at his death.
- He was interred at Resthaven Cemetery, Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Last Edited: 25 May 2015