DAVID A. BARNETT.

David A. Barnett, who was also a settler of that year, entered land in various portions of the present township, where he lived until his death in 1867. He was a man of high character and was honored with many local offices. In 1865 he represented the old township of Turkey Grove on the County Board. His son, J. S. Barnett, was also a popular and prominent man, and served as sheriff in 1869-70.

From "Compendium and History of Cass County, Iowa." Chicago: Henry and Taylor & Co., 1906, pg. 222.