The following was published in the Belfast Ireland Times in 1858 by R. M. Sebbets, Historian
There was a William Barnett, born ca 1609 who came from Scotland to Ireland prior to 1634, who was a weaver, a manufacturer of wool, and he settled in Londonderry, Ireland where he died 5 January 1652 and was buried there. His wife Margaret was born ca 1613 and she died in Londonderry, 19 Feb. 1682.
The Derry Cathedral, Parish of Templemore Register 1642-1720; lists the following baptisms:
1. Jane Barnett b 1635, m 29 Jan 1656 to James Davison of Culmore, County Derry.
2. Mongy Barnett, b 1637, m. 30 Aug 1658. Jennett Symerell
Issue: a. Mary Barnett bap. 6 Jan 1660
b. Elizabeth Barnett, bap 12 May 1672
c. William Barnett bap . 3 May 1663
d. John Barnett, bap. 10 Apr 1664, buried St. Peter's Church, Dec. 1756, m 26 Jan 1681, Katherine Gillpatrick (Kilpatrick)
3. Steven Barnett , b. 1639, m 1659 Elizabeth, dau of b 1639., dau. of Joseph Vance.
Issue: a. Elizabeth Barnett, bap. 20 May 1660
b. James Barnett, bap 27 Apr 1662
c. Susannah Barnett bap 6 May 1663
d. William Barnett, bap. 3 May 1664
4. William Barnett, b 1641, d. 1709. served in the siege of Derry, on muster roll 1663, age 22 years, m. 15 Feb 1665, Katherine Vance, dau. of Joseph Vance and Rebecca, bap. 24 May 1643.
Issue:
a.. Katherine Barnett, bap. 14 May 1667, buried 21 June 1670
b. James Barnett, bap 16 Nov 1669
c. Jane Barnett, bap. 6 May 1663
d. Matthew Barnett, bap. 22 Apr. 1674, m. 19 Apr 1693 Jane Walker
e. Abigail Barnett, bap. 16 Aug. 1676, m. 10 Jan 1698 Robert Boyd
f. John Barnett, bap. 20 May 1678,d. 1 Sept 1734 m. *Jeannette Power 16 Apr 1700; dau. of Patrick Power and Jeannette---- actual cathedral records
g. William Barnett, bap. 3 May 1679, m 10 June 1711 Margaret Preston
All of the above dates, not found in Derry Cathedral were from registers in St. Columb's Cathedral, Londonderry.
The last two, John and William, came to America in ca 1730 to Lancaster Co.,PA.
• Baptism records of Derry Cathedral, Londonderry, Ireland
• History of BARNETT Family of near Hartford, Ohio Co., KY; by Mary Barnett, Louisville, KY 1926
• Barnett Family of Ireland; published Belfast, Ireland Times; 1858, by R M Sebbets
• The Descendants of William Barnett, 1679-1762; by Dr. James Duff Barnett
• Index to Will Books -Intestate Records Lancaster Co, PA 1729-1850
• John Barnett 1734 Bk A Vol l p 15
• John Barnet Sr 1785 E 1 168
• Samuel Barnet 1758 B 1 249
• William Barnet 1762 I 1 17
• William Barnet 1764 A 1 215
Abstracts of Lancaster Co, Pa Wills
There was a William Barnett, born ca 1609 who came from Scotland to Ireland prior to 1634, who was a weaver, a manufacturer of wool, and he settled in Londonderry, Ireland where he died 5 January 1652 and was buried there. His wife Margaret was born ca 1613 and she died in Londonderry, 19 Feb. 1682.
The Derry Cathedral, Parish of Templemore Register 1642-1720; lists the following baptisms:
1. Jane Barnett b 1635, m 29 Jan 1656 to James Davison of Culmore, County Derry.
2. Mongy Barnett, b 1637, m. 30 Aug 1658. Jennett Symerell
Issue: a. Mary Barnett bap. 6 Jan 1660
b. Elizabeth Barnett, bap 12 May 1672
c. William Barnett bap . 3 May 1663
d. John Barnett, bap. 10 Apr 1664, buried St. Peter's Church, Dec. 1756, m 26 Jan 1681, Katherine Gillpatrick (Kilpatrick)
3. Steven Barnett , b. 1639, m 1659 Elizabeth, dau of b 1639., dau. of Joseph Vance.
Issue: a. Elizabeth Barnett, bap. 20 May 1660
b. James Barnett, bap 27 Apr 1662
c. Susannah Barnett bap 6 May 1663
d. William Barnett, bap. 3 May 1664
4. William Barnett, b 1641, d. 1709. served in the siege of Derry, on muster roll 1663, age 22 years, m. 15 Feb 1665, Katherine Vance, dau. of Joseph Vance and Rebecca, bap. 24 May 1643.
Issue:
a.. Katherine Barnett, bap. 14 May 1667, buried 21 June 1670
b. James Barnett, bap 16 Nov 1669
c. Jane Barnett, bap. 6 May 1663
d. Matthew Barnett, bap. 22 Apr. 1674, m. 19 Apr 1693 Jane Walker
e. Abigail Barnett, bap. 16 Aug. 1676, m. 10 Jan 1698 Robert Boyd
f. John Barnett, bap. 20 May 1678,d. 1 Sept 1734 m. *Jeannette Power 16 Apr 1700; dau. of Patrick Power and Jeannette---- actual cathedral records
g. William Barnett, bap. 3 May 1679, m 10 June 1711 Margaret Preston
All of the above dates, not found in Derry Cathedral were from registers in St. Columb's Cathedral, Londonderry.
The last two, John and William, came to America in ca 1730 to Lancaster Co.,PA.
• Baptism records of Derry Cathedral, Londonderry, Ireland
• History of BARNETT Family of near Hartford, Ohio Co., KY; by Mary Barnett, Louisville, KY 1926
• Barnett Family of Ireland; published Belfast, Ireland Times; 1858, by R M Sebbets
• The Descendants of William Barnett, 1679-1762; by Dr. James Duff Barnett
• Index to Will Books -Intestate Records Lancaster Co, PA 1729-1850
• John Barnett 1734 Bk A Vol l p 15
• John Barnet Sr 1785 E 1 168
• Samuel Barnet 1758 B 1 249
• William Barnet 1762 I 1 17
• William Barnet 1764 A 1 215
Abstracts of Lancaster Co, Pa Wills
Vital records sent to me by Vic Barnett 10-7-2011
from photocopied records obtained from the St. Columb's Cathedral, Londonderry, Ireland
Names person, parents, and or spouse & parents; also relatives
1. William Barnett buried 5 Jan 1692 & wife Katherine buried 23 Dec. 1714
2. James Barnett b. 24 may 1703 son of John Barnett & Jennette Powey
(some entries say Powers, most Powey)
3. Jean Barnett b. 14 Mar 1715 dau of John & Jennette (says spouse Moses Barnett;
PA Geneologies by Henry Egle, as well as other sources say Moses Swan)
4. Jennette Barnett b. 1710 son of John & Jennette
(relative Charles Lott Hess/Elizth Jennings Taylor)
5. John Barnett b. 16 Aug 1678 son of William Barnett/Katherine Vance
6. John m. Jennette Power 16 Apr 1700
7. John b. 13 may 1705
8. (?) John b. 1720
9. (?) Joseph b. 1716 son of John & Jennette
(Egle says 1708) also names Wm. Barnett/Margaret Preston)
10. (?) Joseph b. 1708 (relative Charles Lott Hess)
11. Mary Barnett b. 05 Aug 1710 dau of John & Jennette
(relative: Charles Lott Hess)
12. Mongy Barnett m. Jennette, Jennie or Janet Symerell 1652
13. Moses Barnett m. Mrs. Jean Barnett (should be: Jean Barnett married Moses Swan)
14. Robert Barnett b. 07 Apr 1701 son of John & Jennette
15. Samuel Barnett b. 1726 son John Barnett & Margaret Roan (Egle has
birth as 1738
16. (?) Samuel Barnett b. 1733 (relative Charles Lott Hess)
17. (?) Sarah b. 1736 (relative Charles Lott Hess) m. 30 Sep 1777 to
George Ewing
18. (?) Shusanna Barnitt m. William Rogers 16 Nov
19. (?) Steven Barnett b. 1639 (William Barnett/Margaret) probably Preston
20. (?) Steven m. Elizabeth Vance 1659
Questions:
Was William Barnett with wife Margaret Preston the Margaret that Henry Egle has as the wife of William, brother of John 1678 marrying a Margaret_______?
Who was Charles Lott Hess, relative of John & Jennette?
Were Sarah b. 1736 & Steven b. 1739 also children of John 1705 & Margaret Roan? Egle has Samuel 1738
Egle has Sarah 1737 as a daughter of John & Margaret
William brother of John 1678 also had a daughter named Sarah per Egle no birth year
from photocopied records obtained from the St. Columb's Cathedral, Londonderry, Ireland
Names person, parents, and or spouse & parents; also relatives
1. William Barnett buried 5 Jan 1692 & wife Katherine buried 23 Dec. 1714
2. James Barnett b. 24 may 1703 son of John Barnett & Jennette Powey
(some entries say Powers, most Powey)
3. Jean Barnett b. 14 Mar 1715 dau of John & Jennette (says spouse Moses Barnett;
PA Geneologies by Henry Egle, as well as other sources say Moses Swan)
4. Jennette Barnett b. 1710 son of John & Jennette
(relative Charles Lott Hess/Elizth Jennings Taylor)
5. John Barnett b. 16 Aug 1678 son of William Barnett/Katherine Vance
6. John m. Jennette Power 16 Apr 1700
7. John b. 13 may 1705
8. (?) John b. 1720
9. (?) Joseph b. 1716 son of John & Jennette
(Egle says 1708) also names Wm. Barnett/Margaret Preston)
10. (?) Joseph b. 1708 (relative Charles Lott Hess)
11. Mary Barnett b. 05 Aug 1710 dau of John & Jennette
(relative: Charles Lott Hess)
12. Mongy Barnett m. Jennette, Jennie or Janet Symerell 1652
13. Moses Barnett m. Mrs. Jean Barnett (should be: Jean Barnett married Moses Swan)
14. Robert Barnett b. 07 Apr 1701 son of John & Jennette
15. Samuel Barnett b. 1726 son John Barnett & Margaret Roan (Egle has
birth as 1738
16. (?) Samuel Barnett b. 1733 (relative Charles Lott Hess)
17. (?) Sarah b. 1736 (relative Charles Lott Hess) m. 30 Sep 1777 to
George Ewing
18. (?) Shusanna Barnitt m. William Rogers 16 Nov
19. (?) Steven Barnett b. 1639 (William Barnett/Margaret) probably Preston
20. (?) Steven m. Elizabeth Vance 1659
Questions:
Was William Barnett with wife Margaret Preston the Margaret that Henry Egle has as the wife of William, brother of John 1678 marrying a Margaret_______?
Who was Charles Lott Hess, relative of John & Jennette?
Were Sarah b. 1736 & Steven b. 1739 also children of John 1705 & Margaret Roan? Egle has Samuel 1738
Egle has Sarah 1737 as a daughter of John & Margaret
William brother of John 1678 also had a daughter named Sarah per Egle no birth year
From Google books, Pennsylvania Genealogies; Scotch Irish and German by Henry Egle 1896 ~ this is a great searchable online book
Publisher: Harrisburg, Pa. : Harrisburg Publishing Company
Barnett Family
John Barnett
Child of family
William Barnett and Katherine Vance (1)
Spouse of family
John Barnett and Jennett Powers (1)
Birth 16 Aug 1678 County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Christening 18 Aug 1678 Templemore, Londonderry, Northern Ireland Londonderry Cathedral
Death 16 Sept 1734 Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
(at the time, Hanover was part of Lancaster County)
From Pennsylvania Genealogies:
John Barnett , b., 1678, in the neighborhood of Londonderry, Ireland, in company with his brother, William Barnett, emigrated with his family to Pennsylvania prior to 1730, locating in Hanover township, then Lancaster county, being among the earliest settlers in that township. He died in September, 1734, his will being probated at Lancaster on the first day of October following. John Barnett left a wife, Jennett, and the following children, all born in county Derry, Ireland:
i. Robert, b. 1701; m. and removed to Virginia.
ii. James, b. 1703; m. and went to Virginia with his brother;
from them most of the names in the South have sprung. (and there were many)
iii. John, b. 1705; m. Margaret Roan.
iv. Joseph, b. 1708.
v. Mary, b. 1710.
vi. Jennett, b. 1713; d. in 1787: unm.
vii. Jean, b. 1715; m. Moses Swan, (see Swan record.)
John Barnett's grandson William Barnett (the son of John Barnett Jr.) was also born in Londonderry, Ireland, which may provide a clue about when the family emigrated from Ireland. William Barnett eventually settled in South Carolina, according to the History of Kentucky (available online from Google Books).
Publisher: Harrisburg, Pa. : Harrisburg Publishing Company
Barnett Family
John Barnett
Child of family
William Barnett and Katherine Vance (1)
Spouse of family
John Barnett and Jennett Powers (1)
Birth 16 Aug 1678 County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Christening 18 Aug 1678 Templemore, Londonderry, Northern Ireland Londonderry Cathedral
Death 16 Sept 1734 Hanover, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, United States
(at the time, Hanover was part of Lancaster County)
From Pennsylvania Genealogies:
John Barnett , b., 1678, in the neighborhood of Londonderry, Ireland, in company with his brother, William Barnett, emigrated with his family to Pennsylvania prior to 1730, locating in Hanover township, then Lancaster county, being among the earliest settlers in that township. He died in September, 1734, his will being probated at Lancaster on the first day of October following. John Barnett left a wife, Jennett, and the following children, all born in county Derry, Ireland:
i. Robert, b. 1701; m. and removed to Virginia.
ii. James, b. 1703; m. and went to Virginia with his brother;
from them most of the names in the South have sprung. (and there were many)
iii. John, b. 1705; m. Margaret Roan.
iv. Joseph, b. 1708.
v. Mary, b. 1710.
vi. Jennett, b. 1713; d. in 1787: unm.
vii. Jean, b. 1715; m. Moses Swan, (see Swan record.)
John Barnett's grandson William Barnett (the son of John Barnett Jr.) was also born in Londonderry, Ireland, which may provide a clue about when the family emigrated from Ireland. William Barnett eventually settled in South Carolina, according to the History of Kentucky (available online from Google Books).
Lineage of Barnetts by descendent Carrie L Barnet
The surname Barnett appears to be one of the earliest found in Scotland annals. The first possessions of the family were situated in Fifeshire. Hamilton of Wishaw, acquired from Barnetts the adjoining lands of Weddershire, has in his possession five charters, one without date, confirmed by King William, anno 1165, another by Roger de Quincy, constable of Scotland, who flourished between 1200 and 1232, to John Barnett of the lands of Parbroach and Kinsilef confirmed by William of Lamberton, bishop of St Andrews, who was in that see from 1298 to 1328. George Barnett of that ilk and in the County of Fife, chief of all the Barnetts in Scotland, lived in the reigns of James IV and V, died leaving besides other sons, David Barnett, born in 1560, who became eminent as a physician and was a great traveler. He acquired the lands of Aberbothrie and the others which were created.
The surname Barnett appears to be one of the earliest found in Scotland annals. The first possessions of the family were situated in Fifeshire. Hamilton of Wishaw, acquired from Barnetts the adjoining lands of Weddershire, has in his possession five charters, one without date, confirmed by King William, anno 1165, another by Roger de Quincy, constable of Scotland, who flourished between 1200 and 1232, to John Barnett of the lands of Parbroach and Kinsilef confirmed by William of Lamberton, bishop of St Andrews, who was in that see from 1298 to 1328. George Barnett of that ilk and in the County of Fife, chief of all the Barnetts in Scotland, lived in the reigns of James IV and V, died leaving besides other sons, David Barnett, born in 1560, who became eminent as a physician and was a great traveler. He acquired the lands of Aberbothrie and the others which were created.
My branch of the Barnett Tree
To the best of our knowledge, the beginnings of our line was William Barnett who was born in Scotland in 1600. The Barnetts and other Presbyterians were removed to Northern Ireland due to their religious beliefs and remained there until about 1730 when our John born 1678 in Ireland and his brother William left for the New World.
They landed at the Port of Delaware and settled in Pennsylvania. Their home was on the banks of the Susquehanna River in Chester, now Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
About 1740 they migrated to Augusta, now Nelson County Virginia, along the banks of the Rockfish River at the base of the Blue Mountains. Our ancestors were patriots in the Revolutionary War, politicians, educators, clergymen, missionaries, surveyors, pioneers, farmers and mountain people. The Scotch-Irish were the predominate settlers of Appalachia.
Their lives took various paths, but they had one thing in common; after hundreds of years of persecution by England, they were always ready, able and willing to fight for our freedoms.
My direct ancestor, Alexander Barnett was born in 1754 in Virginia and married Dorcas Long about 1779. After his service in South Carolina, he and other members of their large family settled mainly in Bourbon, Madison and Ohio Counties of Kentucky. After the death of Alexander in 1826, per his will, his son John I. Barnett purchased land in Illinois for himself and his sons. They were instructed to settle on land "not tainted by slavery." Barnett Township, just outside of Clinton, Illinois was named after them. When I visited there in 2008 I was unable to find any Barnetts. I did see the small town of Kenney where my grandfather was born. Kenney was named after John I. Barnett's wife Sallie Kenney's family.
It was common in the Scots-Irish AKA Ulster Scots culture to marry their cousins. This contributed to much confusion with regards to sorting them out; especially since most of them were named John, James, Robert, Joseph and Alexander.
From Kentucky, my branch went to Illinois. Others in the family went to Indiana, Missouri, and other points west and south.
To the best of our knowledge, the beginnings of our line was William Barnett who was born in Scotland in 1600. The Barnetts and other Presbyterians were removed to Northern Ireland due to their religious beliefs and remained there until about 1730 when our John born 1678 in Ireland and his brother William left for the New World.
They landed at the Port of Delaware and settled in Pennsylvania. Their home was on the banks of the Susquehanna River in Chester, now Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
About 1740 they migrated to Augusta, now Nelson County Virginia, along the banks of the Rockfish River at the base of the Blue Mountains. Our ancestors were patriots in the Revolutionary War, politicians, educators, clergymen, missionaries, surveyors, pioneers, farmers and mountain people. The Scotch-Irish were the predominate settlers of Appalachia.
Their lives took various paths, but they had one thing in common; after hundreds of years of persecution by England, they were always ready, able and willing to fight for our freedoms.
My direct ancestor, Alexander Barnett was born in 1754 in Virginia and married Dorcas Long about 1779. After his service in South Carolina, he and other members of their large family settled mainly in Bourbon, Madison and Ohio Counties of Kentucky. After the death of Alexander in 1826, per his will, his son John I. Barnett purchased land in Illinois for himself and his sons. They were instructed to settle on land "not tainted by slavery." Barnett Township, just outside of Clinton, Illinois was named after them. When I visited there in 2008 I was unable to find any Barnetts. I did see the small town of Kenney where my grandfather was born. Kenney was named after John I. Barnett's wife Sallie Kenney's family.
It was common in the Scots-Irish AKA Ulster Scots culture to marry their cousins. This contributed to much confusion with regards to sorting them out; especially since most of them were named John, James, Robert, Joseph and Alexander.
From Kentucky, my branch went to Illinois. Others in the family went to Indiana, Missouri, and other points west and south.
My Barnett line ~ to the best of my knowledge
Willam b. 1600 Scotland
Alexander Barnett b: 1754 VA d: 28 Sept 1826 in Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky
Buried near Paris, Bourbon Co., KY in the family cemetery: 1200 Middletown Rd. (now Stonerside Stables)
"Dr. Alexander Barnett is the ancestor who assisted in establishing American Independence, while acting in the capacity of private in the South Carolina Continentals and Militia.
Private in Captain Henry Hampton's Company in the 6th Regiment of the South Carolina troops on Continental Establishment, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel William Henderson.
December 1779 transferred to the 8th Company of the 1st Regiment.
In Garrison at the siege of Charleston in 1780."
Horseman in Captain Joseph *Vince's company of the South Carolina Militia, April to June 1781. *Should be Vance?
Documents are in the Historical Commission of S.C. for Militia duty,
War Department, Washington D.C. for service in the Continentals. Service verified by certificate from War Dept.
Daughters of the American Revolution record # 86561
+ Dorcas Long b: 1756 VA d: 12 Sep 1848 KY
Daughter of William Long and unknown. William Long's will probated in VA.
SECOND GENERATION
John I. Barnett b: 29 Jan 1780 VA d: 16 May 1854 IL
+(Sarah) Sally Kenney b: 24 Jul 1786 KY d: abt. 1847 KY
Daughter of James Kenney and Mary Frame. James and Mary were both born in VA and died in KY.
James Kenney's father was named Barnett Kenney, born in Ireland in 1726. He served in the PA line of the Revolutionary War.
THIRD GENERATION
Alexander L. Barnett b: 15 Oct 1810 KY d: 30 Apr 1886 IL
+Elizabeth J. Hall b: 28 Feb 1812 KY d: 30 Nov 1893 IL
Daughter of Mahlon Hall and unknown from VA.
FOURTH GENERATION
John A. Barnett b: 10 Nov 1845 IL d: 17 Jan 1901 IL
+Sarah Annette Hutchin b: Apr 1850 IL d: 1901 in Kansas City, MO.
Daughter of Charles E. Hutchin and Mary Brelsford both born in Ohio and died IL
FIFTH GENERATION
John Hutchin Barnett b: 07 Oct. 1877 IL d: 15 Nov 1960 in CA
+Mertie Tressa Gleason b: 27 Aug 1894 MT d: 15 Feb 1985 CA
Mertie is the daughter of John Ransom Gleason and Lovina Sweet. John Ransom Gleason born in NY, died in CA while visiting his daughter and is buried in Teton Co., Montana.
Lovina Sweet born in PA, died in MT
SIXTH GENERATION
John Alexander Barnett born in Montana, died in CA
+Wanda Janiece Teague born in Texas, died in CA
SEVENTH & EIGHTH GENERATIONS
Living Barnetts
Illinois births & deaths were in De Witt County
Kentucky births & deaths were in Bourbon County
Montana births & deaths were in Pondera/Teton County
Virginia births in either Staunton or Augusta County
California births & deaths not listed were in either Santa Clara or El Dorado Counties
Texas birth in Delta County
After seeing the will of Robert Barnett born 1725 - 1731 in Ireland or PA., and his wife Mary Montgomery, along with documentation and family stories from 2 other descendants, I believe Alexander Barnett born 1754 in VA was the son of Robert Born abt 1730 and Mary Montgomery. His sister Jane married Alexander Barnett born 1745 in VA who, with his brother Joseph, founded Barnett's Station in what is now Ohio County., KY. That Alexander's father was Robert Barnett born 1701 in Ireland, reputed to be a first cousin of Robert born abt 1730. Most likely Robert born 1701 was the brother of James born 1703, who is believed to be the father of Robert born abt 1730. The other brothers were John born 1705 and Joseph born 1708.
Therefore, the 2 Alexander Barnetts born in VA and died in KY were cousins. Another of Alexander and Jane's siblings married a cousin. One descendant is in possession of a letter written by Col. James to his sister Jane in Ohio County, which backs up the information regarding her marriage & parentage.
I verified the marriages of Mary Montgomery's children (named in her will) in Madison Co., KY. and at the Kentucky Archives in Frankfort.
I am in possession of a copy of the original will of Robert born abt 1730, naming Mary & his children
Mary Montgomery Barnett moved to Madison County after Robert's death in 1787. Her will is dated 1807 and is located at the Bourbon Co., KY courthouse in Paris, KY.
The information in Madison County records, as well as many narratives by descendants and information from The Kentucky Historical Society backs up this theory. I have found no birth year for Alexander in these new records, but it fits the timeline, and there is no evidence that he was the son of anyone else. The birth year and descendants of Alexander born 1745 is well documented.
Some information is from the research of Thelma Murphy, the author of 15 published books/manuscipts on the Barnetts, and 11 on related subjects.
(listed on Worldcat.org & housed at the Indiana State Library.)
William b. 1641 Scotland married Katherine Vance Londonderry Cathedral Ireland
John b. 1678 Ireland d. 1734 Lancaster Co., PA married Jeanette Powey or Powers
James b. 1703 Ireland d. late 1700s probably VA married Jane Johnson (some say Miller)
Robert b. 1725-31 Ireland or PA married Mary Montgomery
Documented Descendants of Alexander Barnett
Alexander Barnett b: 1754 VA d: 28 Sept 1826 in Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky
Buried near Paris, Bourbon Co., KY in the family cemetery: 1200 Middletown Rd. (now Stonerside Stables)
"Dr. Alexander Barnett is the ancestor who assisted in establishing American Independence, while acting in the capacity of private in the South Carolina Continentals and Militia.
Private in Captain Henry Hampton's Company in the 6th Regiment of the South Carolina troops on Continental Establishment, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel William Henderson.
December 1779 transferred to the 8th Company of the 1st Regiment.
In Garrison at the siege of Charleston in 1780."
Horseman in Captain Joseph *Vince's company of the South Carolina Militia, April to June 1781. *Should be Vance?
Documents are in the Historical Commission of S.C. for Militia duty,
War Department, Washington D.C. for service in the Continentals. Service verified by certificate from War Dept.
Daughters of the American Revolution record # 86561
+ Dorcas Long b: 1756 VA d: 12 Sep 1848 KY
Daughter of William Long and unknown. William Long's will probated in VA.
SECOND GENERATION
John I. Barnett b: 29 Jan 1780 VA d: 16 May 1854 IL
+(Sarah) Sally Kenney b: 24 Jul 1786 KY d: abt. 1847 KY
Daughter of James Kenney and Mary Frame. James and Mary were both born in VA and died in KY.
James Kenney's father was named Barnett Kenney, born in Ireland in 1726. He served in the PA line of the Revolutionary War.
THIRD GENERATION
Alexander L. Barnett b: 15 Oct 1810 KY d: 30 Apr 1886 IL
+Elizabeth J. Hall b: 28 Feb 1812 KY d: 30 Nov 1893 IL
Daughter of Mahlon Hall and unknown from VA.
FOURTH GENERATION
John A. Barnett b: 10 Nov 1845 IL d: 17 Jan 1901 IL
+Sarah Annette Hutchin b: Apr 1850 IL d: 1901 in Kansas City, MO.
Daughter of Charles E. Hutchin and Mary Brelsford both born in Ohio and died IL
FIFTH GENERATION
John Hutchin Barnett b: 07 Oct. 1877 IL d: 15 Nov 1960 in CA
+Mertie Tressa Gleason b: 27 Aug 1894 MT d: 15 Feb 1985 CA
Mertie is the daughter of John Ransom Gleason and Lovina Sweet. John Ransom Gleason born in NY, died in CA while visiting his daughter and is buried in Teton Co., Montana.
Lovina Sweet born in PA, died in MT
SIXTH GENERATION
John Alexander Barnett born in Montana, died in CA
+Wanda Janiece Teague born in Texas, died in CA
SEVENTH & EIGHTH GENERATIONS
Living Barnetts
Illinois births & deaths were in De Witt County
Kentucky births & deaths were in Bourbon County
Montana births & deaths were in Pondera/Teton County
Virginia births in either Staunton or Augusta County
California births & deaths not listed were in either Santa Clara or El Dorado Counties
Texas birth in Delta County
After seeing the will of Robert Barnett born 1725 - 1731 in Ireland or PA., and his wife Mary Montgomery, along with documentation and family stories from 2 other descendants, I believe Alexander Barnett born 1754 in VA was the son of Robert Born abt 1730 and Mary Montgomery. His sister Jane married Alexander Barnett born 1745 in VA who, with his brother Joseph, founded Barnett's Station in what is now Ohio County., KY. That Alexander's father was Robert Barnett born 1701 in Ireland, reputed to be a first cousin of Robert born abt 1730. Most likely Robert born 1701 was the brother of James born 1703, who is believed to be the father of Robert born abt 1730. The other brothers were John born 1705 and Joseph born 1708.
Therefore, the 2 Alexander Barnetts born in VA and died in KY were cousins. Another of Alexander and Jane's siblings married a cousin. One descendant is in possession of a letter written by Col. James to his sister Jane in Ohio County, which backs up the information regarding her marriage & parentage.
I verified the marriages of Mary Montgomery's children (named in her will) in Madison Co., KY. and at the Kentucky Archives in Frankfort.
I am in possession of a copy of the original will of Robert born abt 1730, naming Mary & his children
Mary Montgomery Barnett moved to Madison County after Robert's death in 1787. Her will is dated 1807 and is located at the Bourbon Co., KY courthouse in Paris, KY.
The information in Madison County records, as well as many narratives by descendants and information from The Kentucky Historical Society backs up this theory. I have found no birth year for Alexander in these new records, but it fits the timeline, and there is no evidence that he was the son of anyone else. The birth year and descendants of Alexander born 1745 is well documented.
Some information is from the research of Thelma Murphy, the author of 15 published books/manuscipts on the Barnetts, and 11 on related subjects.
(listed on Worldcat.org & housed at the Indiana State Library.)
From: History of DeWitt County, IL, Descriptive of the Scenery, and biographical Sketches of the Prominent Men and Pioneers, W.R. Brink & Co., Philadelphia, published 1882.
"The Barnett family is allied with the Scotch house of Livingston, and in the sixteenth century a branch was transported from Scotland to county Derry, Ireland. The Barnetts were prominently associated with the political life of Belfast and Dublin and with their educational and benevolent institutions. One of them held the office of mayor of Dublin, and another served in defense of Londonderry. This family were the founders of the Presbyterian church in Ireland. . . ."4
The Barnetts were a Presbyterian family, driven by the Church of England under King James I from Scotland to Londonderry, Northern Ireland before 1634. Between 1728 and 1730, continuing persecution drove then on to America.15c
This country, the asylum for the oppressed of all land, has been greatly enriched by virtue of religious persecutions throughout different parts of Europe. Perhaps none of these persecutions has contributed more of patriotic zeal in proportion to the number who sought homes here, than that of the old Scotch Presbyterians, driven from their mountain fastnesses, they first sought protection in Northern Ireland, and from thence came thitherward to this class belong the ancestors of A. L. Barnett when William Penn was directing the tide of emigration to his colony near Philadelphia they joined the movement; thence went to Virginia.
So that John Barnett, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Augusta county, Virginia. His wife Sallie Kenney, was of the same stock with himself. About 1789 the Barnetts threaded their tedious way over the mountains to “Kentucky, the land of promise" in the eyes of the pioneers, John riding behind his father on a pack-Horse. They located in Bourbon County, where Alexander was born October 15, 1810., being third in the family in order of birth. At present there are but three living: Alexander, James and Sarah; whilst Robert Franklin, Mary (who was killed by lightening), Juliet, Elizabeth and William have passed away. Mr Barnett acquired a fair education when young, which has become rich in experience during his active life. He came to DeWitt County in the year 1832. Was elected surveyor (the first in the county,) May 6,1839, an office he held continuously for twenty years and six months, then after a respite of almost equal time he was again elected in 1879, and now holds the position. Politically he has been during most of his life a Democrat, having cast his first ballot for Martin Van Buren. In 1832 he lost his vote (a fact always regretted, as he was an admirer of Andrew Jackson), because being on his way home from Kentucky to Illinois; but he had the honor of seeing a number of enthusiastic Hoosiers drinking to 'Old Hickory's health. Of late years, he has identified himself with the Greenback Party.
He married to Elizabeth H. Hall, November 20, 1834, by whom he has had twelve children, five of whom died in infancy - three of them being triplets and died quite young, - and there are now living six. His wife is a most estimable woman, a member of the Christian Church, and quite an active laborer in the Master's cause. Mr. Barnett is possessed of a strong, vigorous mind, excellent constitution and great determination of character.
He is a man whom his neighbors love to honor.
Alex L. Barnett 1810-1886 ~ my gggrandfather
