Hunting Barnes

BARNES, HALE

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 4/13/2005 at 22:47:18

BARNES, Hunting, livery and horse training; born in Orange Co., N. Y., Oct. 12, 1832; in 1842 he came to Cayuga Co., N. Y.; in 1845, came to Milwaukee, Wis.; in 1850, commenced sailing on the lakes; continued for three seasons; in 1854 went to New York and shipped on the brig Anny for San Francisco; returned the following year; in 1855 returned to Milwaukee and handled trotting horses that Fall; in 1856 he shipped on the first vessel sent to Liverpool loaded with staves from Milwaukee; returned in 1857, then came to Fayette Co., Iowa; in 1859, went to California and crossed the plains; in 1864 returned to Fayette Co. Married Josephine Hale Nov. 18, 1864; she was born in Milwaukee Co.; have five children - Lorane E., Stella, Wilbur, Willie and Lulu. He owns a house and lot in Fayette Co.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp. - page 576