Fernando Thaddeus BARNES Married Ida Helen BLAFUSS on 2 APR 1885 in Bristow, Butler, Iowa, USA.
BARNES, FERNANDO T.
"Valentine Republican," December 10, 1953
Fernando Thaddeus Barnes was born at Big Springs, Minn., February 19, 1864. For the past year and a half he has been bedfast at his home in Hay Spirngs, under the care of his daughter, Mildred. His illness became dangerous Thanksgiving day and he was taken to the Rushville hospital where he grew steadily worse and passed away December 2, 1953 at the age of 89 years, 9 mos. and 13 days. When he was five years old he moved to Iowa with his parents and grew to manhood there. April 2, 1884 he was united in marriage with Ida Blafuss. To this union eight children were born - May, Cecil, Alta, Byran, Mildred and Claire. Two died in infancy. Mr. Barnes moved from Iowa to O'Neill, Nebr. and then to Cherry County south of Cody where they lived from 1888 to 1913. Later they lived near Chadron for a few years, moving to Hay Springs in 1918 where they have made their home ever since. His early life was filled with trials and hardships of the pioneers, and during his long illness his patience and cheerfulness coupled with his dry humor and keen memory of early events, was an inspiration to all of his friends and neighbors. Besides his wife, Ida and three children, Bryan of Scottsbluff, Claire of Omaha and Mrs. Mildred Mueksch of Hay Springs, he leaves to mourn his passing 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, one brother, E. R. Barnes of Cody, and one sister, Mrs. Alta Shelbourne of Ainsworth, and many other relatives and friends. If Mr. Barnes had lived until April 2, this pioneer couple would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversay. Final rites were conducted from the Methodist Church at Hay Springs on Friday at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Greer officiating. Burial was in the Hay Springs Cemetery. Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. Al Aurich and son of Scottsbluff, Claire Barnes and two daughters, Mary Jane and Eileen of Omaha, Mrs. Eddie Shamis of Balentine, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sager, Mrs. Maggie Goodin, Mrs. Lee Sellers and Mrs. Wm. Hinze of Gordon.
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Fernando Thaddeus "Dan" Barnes Married Ida Helen Blaufus on 2 APR 1885 in Bristow, Butler, Iowa, USA.
History Reminiscence & Biography of Western NE
DAN BARNES.
Among the men who came to Cherry County in the early days to build up a home in a new country where the opportunities were many for gathering a comfortable fortune, the gentleman above named was one of the first to settle in this section. He has spent many years in this work and now enjoys the fruits of his industry and perseverance, highly esteemed by all who know him.
Mr. Barnes was born in Fillmore County, Minnesota, February 19, 1864. His father, Alvah E. Barnes, was a farmer of American stock, native of Ohio. When our subject was a young lad the family, consisting of five children, moved to Butler County, Iowa, where he was reared and educated. At the age of twenty years he started in farming on rented land, continuing for two years, then came to Nebraska, locating in Cherry County.
He first settled on the Snake River, building a log house without nails, but only stayed there for two years and then took up his present farm as a homestead. During these first years he saw many ups and downs of pioneer life and often was compelled to work out in the neighborhood of his home, receiving seventy-five cents a day for his labor, and glad to get this, to support his family, and tide them through hard times. He hauled posts and bones for thirty miles to Cody, selling the posts for eight cents each in trade and only half that in cash.
He had three horses and forty cents in cash when he first landed here, and with this start has gradually forged ahead until he now owns a ranch of nine hundred and sixty acres, a large portion of which is hay and grazing land, on which he runs two hundred and twenty-five head of cattle, all full-blooded Aberdeen Angus. He deals exclusively in this breed, and his herd is conceded to be the best to be found in all western Nebraska. This herd has been under careful breeding for the past twenty-three years, and was first started in this county by Mr. John Shores. There are some exceptionally fine animals among them, and all are the very best of their kind. Mr. Barnes also keeps quite a number of horses. His place is well improved with fences and good buildings, his bam alone costing $850, built in 1903. A
view of the residence and surroundings will he found on another page of this work.
Mr. Barnes was married April 2, 1885, to Miss Ida Blaufuss, a native of Wisconsin, born in 1863. Her parents were both born and reared in Germany, coming to this country when quite young. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes have a family of six children, all of whom were born and raised in this state. They are named as follows: May, Cecil, Alta, Bryan, Mildred and Clare.
The main ambition of Mr. Barnes is to give his children a good education, and intends to do this even though he has no fortune to leave them. They are all bright and intelligent, eager to please their father in his wishes, and have always attended school regularly, riding seven miles to their district school. One daughter is a teacher, devoting part of her time to this occupation and also attending school herself. Their home is in section 29, township 30, range 34. Mr. Barnes has never taken any active part in politics although he has always voted the Democratic ticket. He is a member of the Cody lodge of Modern Woodmen of America. During the early days they had to go thirty-five miles for their mail and once during the Indian uprising the brothers did not have enough cash to buy a stamp to write an assuring letter home.
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BARNES, FERNANDO T.
"Valentine Republican," December 10, 1953
Fernando Thaddeus Barnes was born at Big Springs, Minn., February 19, 1864. For the past year and a half he has been bedfast at his home in Hay Spirngs, under the care of his daughter, Mildred. His illness became dangerous Thanksgiving day and he was taken to the Rushville hospital where he grew steadily worse and passed away December 2, 1953 at the age of 89 years, 9 mos. and 13 days. When he was five years old he moved to Iowa with his parents and grew to manhood there. April 2, 1884 he was united in marriage with Ida Blafuss. To this union eight children were born - May, Cecil, Alta, Byran, Mildred and Claire. Two died in infancy. Mr. Barnes moved from Iowa to O'Neill, Nebr. and then to Cherry County south of Cody where they lived from 1888 to 1913. Later they lived near Chadron for a few years, moving to Hay Springs in 1918 where they have made their home ever since. His early life was filled with trials and hardships of the pioneers, and during his long illness his patience and cheerfulness coupled with his dry humor and keen memory of early events, was an inspiration to all of his friends and neighbors. Besides his wife, Ida and three children, Bryan of Scottsbluff, Claire of Omaha and Mrs. Mildred Mueksch of Hay Springs, he leaves to mourn his passing 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, one brother, E. R. Barnes of Cody, and one sister, Mrs. Alta Shelbourne of Ainsworth, and many other relatives and friends. If Mr. Barnes had lived until April 2, this pioneer couple would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversay. Final rites were conducted from the Methodist Church at Hay Springs on Friday at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Greer officiating. Burial was in the Hay Springs Cemetery. Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. Al Aurich and son of Scottsbluff, Claire Barnes and two daughters, Mary Jane and Eileen of Omaha, Mrs. Eddie Shamis of Balentine, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sager, Mrs. Maggie Goodin, Mrs. Lee Sellers and Mrs. Wm. Hinze of Gordon.
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Fernando Thaddeus "Dan" Barnes Married Ida Helen Blaufus on 2 APR 1885 in Bristow, Butler, Iowa, USA.
History Reminiscence & Biography of Western NE
DAN BARNES.
Among the men who came to Cherry County in the early days to build up a home in a new country where the opportunities were many for gathering a comfortable fortune, the gentleman above named was one of the first to settle in this section. He has spent many years in this work and now enjoys the fruits of his industry and perseverance, highly esteemed by all who know him.
Mr. Barnes was born in Fillmore County, Minnesota, February 19, 1864. His father, Alvah E. Barnes, was a farmer of American stock, native of Ohio. When our subject was a young lad the family, consisting of five children, moved to Butler County, Iowa, where he was reared and educated. At the age of twenty years he started in farming on rented land, continuing for two years, then came to Nebraska, locating in Cherry County.
He first settled on the Snake River, building a log house without nails, but only stayed there for two years and then took up his present farm as a homestead. During these first years he saw many ups and downs of pioneer life and often was compelled to work out in the neighborhood of his home, receiving seventy-five cents a day for his labor, and glad to get this, to support his family, and tide them through hard times. He hauled posts and bones for thirty miles to Cody, selling the posts for eight cents each in trade and only half that in cash.
He had three horses and forty cents in cash when he first landed here, and with this start has gradually forged ahead until he now owns a ranch of nine hundred and sixty acres, a large portion of which is hay and grazing land, on which he runs two hundred and twenty-five head of cattle, all full-blooded Aberdeen Angus. He deals exclusively in this breed, and his herd is conceded to be the best to be found in all western Nebraska. This herd has been under careful breeding for the past twenty-three years, and was first started in this county by Mr. John Shores. There are some exceptionally fine animals among them, and all are the very best of their kind. Mr. Barnes also keeps quite a number of horses. His place is well improved with fences and good buildings, his bam alone costing $850, built in 1903. A
view of the residence and surroundings will he found on another page of this work.
Mr. Barnes was married April 2, 1885, to Miss Ida Blaufuss, a native of Wisconsin, born in 1863. Her parents were both born and reared in Germany, coming to this country when quite young. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes have a family of six children, all of whom were born and raised in this state. They are named as follows: May, Cecil, Alta, Bryan, Mildred and Clare.
The main ambition of Mr. Barnes is to give his children a good education, and intends to do this even though he has no fortune to leave them. They are all bright and intelligent, eager to please their father in his wishes, and have always attended school regularly, riding seven miles to their district school. One daughter is a teacher, devoting part of her time to this occupation and also attending school herself. Their home is in section 29, township 30, range 34. Mr. Barnes has never taken any active part in politics although he has always voted the Democratic ticket. He is a member of the Cody lodge of Modern Woodmen of America. During the early days they had to go thirty-five miles for their mail and once during the Indian uprising the brothers did not have enough cash to buy a stamp to write an assuring letter home.
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resources/OLLibrary/cofhar/cofh0563.html
Fernando Thaddeus BARNES Married Ida Helen BLAFUSS on 2 APR 1885 in Bristow, Butler, Iowa, USA.
BARNES, FERNANDO T.
"Valentine Republican," December 10, 1953
Fernando Thaddeus Barnes was born at Big Springs, Minn., February 19, 1864. For the past year and a half he has been bedfast at his home in Hay Spirngs, under the care of his daughter, Mildred. His illness became dangerous Thanksgiving day and he was taken to the Rushville hospital where he grew steadily worse and passed away December 2, 1953 at the age of 89 years, 9 mos. and 13 days. When he was five years old he moved to Iowa with his parents and grew to manhood there. April 2, 1884 he was united in marriage with Ida Blafuss. To this union eight children were born - May, Cecil, Alta, Byran, Mildred and Claire. Two died in infancy. Mr. Barnes moved from Iowa to O'Neill, Nebr. and then to Cherry County south of Cody where they lived from 1888 to 1913. Later they lived near Chadron for a few years, moving to Hay Springs in 1918 where they have made their home ever since. His early life was filled with trials and hardships of the pioneers, and during his long illness his patience and cheerfulness coupled with his dry humor and keen memory of early events, was an inspiration to all of his friends and neighbors. Besides his wife, Ida and three children, Bryan of Scottsbluff, Claire of Omaha and Mrs. Mildred Mueksch of Hay Springs, he leaves to mourn his passing 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, one brother, E. R. Barnes of Cody, and one sister, Mrs. Alta Shelbourne of Ainsworth, and many other relatives and friends. If Mr. Barnes had lived until April 2, this pioneer couple would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversay. Final rites were conducted from the Methodist Church at Hay Springs on Friday at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Greer officiating. Burial was in the Hay Springs Cemetery. Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. Al Aurich and son of Scottsbluff, Claire Barnes and two daughters, Mary Jane and Eileen of Omaha, Mrs. Eddie Shamis of Balentine, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sager, Mrs. Maggie Goodin, Mrs. Lee Sellers and Mrs. Wm. Hinze of Gordon.
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Fernando Thaddeus "Dan" Barnes Married Ida Helen Blaufus on 2 APR 1885 in Bristow, Butler, Iowa, USA.
History Reminiscence & Biography of Western NE
DAN BARNES.
Among the men who came to Cherry County in the early days to build up a home in a new country where the opportunities were many for gathering a comfortable fortune, the gentleman above named was one of the first to settle in this section. He has spent many years in this work and now enjoys the fruits of his industry and perseverance, highly esteemed by all who know him.
Mr. Barnes was born in Fillmore County, Minnesota, February 19, 1864. His father, Alvah E. Barnes, was a farmer of American stock, native of Ohio. When our subject was a young lad the family, consisting of five children, moved to Butler County, Iowa, where he was reared and educated. At the age of twenty years he started in farming on rented land, continuing for two years, then came to Nebraska, locating in Cherry County.
He first settled on the Snake River, building a log house without nails, but only stayed there for two years and then took up his present farm as a homestead. During these first years he saw many ups and downs of pioneer life and often was compelled to work out in the neighborhood of his home, receiving seventy-five cents a day for his labor, and glad to get this, to support his family, and tide them through hard times. He hauled posts and bones for thirty miles to Cody, selling the posts for eight cents each in trade and only half that in cash.
He had three horses and forty cents in cash when he first landed here, and with this start has gradually forged ahead until he now owns a ranch of nine hundred and sixty acres, a large portion of which is hay and grazing land, on which he runs two hundred and twenty-five head of cattle, all full-blooded Aberdeen Angus. He deals exclusively in this breed, and his herd is conceded to be the best to be found in all western Nebraska. This herd has been under careful breeding for the past twenty-three years, and was first started in this county by Mr. John Shores. There are some exceptionally fine animals among them, and all are the very best of their kind. Mr. Barnes also keeps quite a number of horses. His place is well improved with fences and good buildings, his bam alone costing $850, built in 1903. A
view of the residence and surroundings will he found on another page of this work.
Mr. Barnes was married April 2, 1885, to Miss Ida Blaufuss, a native of Wisconsin, born in 1863. Her parents were both born and reared in Germany, coming to this country when quite young. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes have a family of six children, all of whom were born and raised in this state. They are named as follows: May, Cecil, Alta, Bryan, Mildred and Clare.
The main ambition of Mr. Barnes is to give his children a good education, and intends to do this even though he has no fortune to leave them. They are all bright and intelligent, eager to please their father in his wishes, and have always attended school regularly, riding seven miles to their district school. One daughter is a teacher, devoting part of her time to this occupation and also attending school herself. Their home is in section 29, township 30, range 34. Mr. Barnes has never taken any active part in politics although he has always voted the Democratic ticket. He is a member of the Cody lodge of Modern Woodmen of America. During the early days they had to go thirty-five miles for their mail and once during the Indian uprising the brothers did not have enough cash to buy a stamp to write an assuring letter home.
Compendium of History Reminiscence & Biography of Western Nebraska
Page 564
Source: Compendium of History Reminiscence
& Biography of Western Nebraska: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ne/topic/
resources/OLLibrary/cofhar/cofh0563.html
BARNES, FERNANDO T.
"Valentine Republican," December 10, 1953
Fernando Thaddeus Barnes was born at Big Springs, Minn., February 19, 1864. For the past year and a half he has been bedfast at his home in Hay Spirngs, under the care of his daughter, Mildred. His illness became dangerous Thanksgiving day and he was taken to the Rushville hospital where he grew steadily worse and passed away December 2, 1953 at the age of 89 years, 9 mos. and 13 days. When he was five years old he moved to Iowa with his parents and grew to manhood there. April 2, 1884 he was united in marriage with Ida Blafuss. To this union eight children were born - May, Cecil, Alta, Byran, Mildred and Claire. Two died in infancy. Mr. Barnes moved from Iowa to O'Neill, Nebr. and then to Cherry County south of Cody where they lived from 1888 to 1913. Later they lived near Chadron for a few years, moving to Hay Springs in 1918 where they have made their home ever since. His early life was filled with trials and hardships of the pioneers, and during his long illness his patience and cheerfulness coupled with his dry humor and keen memory of early events, was an inspiration to all of his friends and neighbors. Besides his wife, Ida and three children, Bryan of Scottsbluff, Claire of Omaha and Mrs. Mildred Mueksch of Hay Springs, he leaves to mourn his passing 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, one brother, E. R. Barnes of Cody, and one sister, Mrs. Alta Shelbourne of Ainsworth, and many other relatives and friends. If Mr. Barnes had lived until April 2, this pioneer couple would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversay. Final rites were conducted from the Methodist Church at Hay Springs on Friday at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Greer officiating. Burial was in the Hay Springs Cemetery. Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. Al Aurich and son of Scottsbluff, Claire Barnes and two daughters, Mary Jane and Eileen of Omaha, Mrs. Eddie Shamis of Balentine, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Sager, Mrs. Maggie Goodin, Mrs. Lee Sellers and Mrs. Wm. Hinze of Gordon.
[transcribed by Kaylynn]
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Fernando Thaddeus "Dan" Barnes Married Ida Helen Blaufus on 2 APR 1885 in Bristow, Butler, Iowa, USA.
History Reminiscence & Biography of Western NE
DAN BARNES.
Among the men who came to Cherry County in the early days to build up a home in a new country where the opportunities were many for gathering a comfortable fortune, the gentleman above named was one of the first to settle in this section. He has spent many years in this work and now enjoys the fruits of his industry and perseverance, highly esteemed by all who know him.
Mr. Barnes was born in Fillmore County, Minnesota, February 19, 1864. His father, Alvah E. Barnes, was a farmer of American stock, native of Ohio. When our subject was a young lad the family, consisting of five children, moved to Butler County, Iowa, where he was reared and educated. At the age of twenty years he started in farming on rented land, continuing for two years, then came to Nebraska, locating in Cherry County.
He first settled on the Snake River, building a log house without nails, but only stayed there for two years and then took up his present farm as a homestead. During these first years he saw many ups and downs of pioneer life and often was compelled to work out in the neighborhood of his home, receiving seventy-five cents a day for his labor, and glad to get this, to support his family, and tide them through hard times. He hauled posts and bones for thirty miles to Cody, selling the posts for eight cents each in trade and only half that in cash.
He had three horses and forty cents in cash when he first landed here, and with this start has gradually forged ahead until he now owns a ranch of nine hundred and sixty acres, a large portion of which is hay and grazing land, on which he runs two hundred and twenty-five head of cattle, all full-blooded Aberdeen Angus. He deals exclusively in this breed, and his herd is conceded to be the best to be found in all western Nebraska. This herd has been under careful breeding for the past twenty-three years, and was first started in this county by Mr. John Shores. There are some exceptionally fine animals among them, and all are the very best of their kind. Mr. Barnes also keeps quite a number of horses. His place is well improved with fences and good buildings, his bam alone costing $850, built in 1903. A
view of the residence and surroundings will he found on another page of this work.
Mr. Barnes was married April 2, 1885, to Miss Ida Blaufuss, a native of Wisconsin, born in 1863. Her parents were both born and reared in Germany, coming to this country when quite young. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes have a family of six children, all of whom were born and raised in this state. They are named as follows: May, Cecil, Alta, Bryan, Mildred and Clare.
The main ambition of Mr. Barnes is to give his children a good education, and intends to do this even though he has no fortune to leave them. They are all bright and intelligent, eager to please their father in his wishes, and have always attended school regularly, riding seven miles to their district school. One daughter is a teacher, devoting part of her time to this occupation and also attending school herself. Their home is in section 29, township 30, range 34. Mr. Barnes has never taken any active part in politics although he has always voted the Democratic ticket. He is a member of the Cody lodge of Modern Woodmen of America. During the early days they had to go thirty-five miles for their mail and once during the Indian uprising the brothers did not have enough cash to buy a stamp to write an assuring letter home.
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