W.P. Barton, another one of Callahan County's prominent pioneeers died at his home near Eula. Graveside services were conducted by Rev. Dick Bright, pastor of the Baptist church in Oplin. The body was laid to rest near that of his brother, J.F. Barton who was buried there two weeks ago. Perry Barton, as he was called by those who knew him best, has been a resident of this county nearly 50 years. He had been engaged in ranching and farming in which he was successful. Survived by his wife; four sons - Alex, Evan, Wilson, and W.B. Barton; two daughters - Mrs. Clyde Johnson, Miss Winnifred Barton; three brothers - C.C., W.H. and Dave Barton; one sister - Mrs. Ramsey.
The Baird Star
February 21, 1930
front page
W.P. Barton, another one of Callahan County's prominent pioneeers died at his home near Eula. Graveside services were conducted by Rev. Dick Bright, pastor of the Baptist church in Oplin. The body was laid to rest near that of his brother, J.F. Barton who was buried there two weeks ago. Perry Barton, as he was called by those who knew him best, has been a resident of this county nearly 50 years. He had been engaged in ranching and farming in which he was successful. Survived by his wife; four sons - Alex, Evan, Wilson, and W.B. Barton; two daughters - Mrs. Clyde Johnson, Miss Winnifred Barton; three brothers - C.C., W.H. and Dave Barton; one sister - Mrs. Ramsey.
The Baird Star
February 21, 1930
front page
Family Members
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James Fleming "Uncle Jim" Barton
1852–1930
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Early Barton
1853–1889
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Thomas David "Dave" Barton
1855–1935
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Walker William Barton
1857–1943
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Eliza Carolina Barton Ramsey
1859–1931
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Cullen Culleen Barton
1860–1936
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L Columbus Barton
1864–1912
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Kate Barton Arnett
1867–1895
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Clara L "Clell" Barton Hightower
1869–1902
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Westfall Halley Barton
1871–1942
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Milda Sharlotte Barton
1873–1873
