Isaac was born December 12, 1844, at Ruthledge, Granger County, Tennessee, son of James Barton and Nancy Florey, also born in that state. He died February 5, 1926 in Hillsdale, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 81 years, 1 month and 23 days, and was buried in Wayside Cemetery at Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin. The beautiful gravestone of red granite for Isaac and his wife is inscribed "Barton Father Isaac Dec.12, 1844 Feb. 5, 1926 Mother Mary Apr. 27, 1851 Nov. 27, 1935."
On May 6, 1875, Isaac was united in marriage to Mary Rebecca McAdams, by George Stockman, near Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana. Mary, called "Molly" by her friends, was born April 27, 1851, in Marshall County, Indiana, daughter of John McAdams and Mary America, both born in Virginia. She died November 27, 1935, in Hillsdale, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 84 years and 7 months and was buried beside the remains of her husband in Wayside Cemetery. Mary was a sister of Sylvanus McAdams, a Civil War Veteran who is also buried in Wayside Cemetery. Their five children, of whom the first two were born in Indiana and rest in Wisconsin, were:
Bertha A. born 24 Feb 1876
Sylvanus A. 26 Oct 1878
Oriel Frank P. 27 Nov 1884
William H. 17 Sep 1886
Winnie B. 10 Jun 1897
The last named child was adopted and married Harry Snyder. They were residing in Hillsdale, Barron County, Wisconsin, during her parents 50th wedding anniversary.
This was Mary's second marriage. Her first marriage to William Godfrey, ended in divorce April 21, 1871, in Marshall County, Indiana. William was later killed in an accident in Leesburg, Virginia in either 1873 or 1874. She and William were the parents of one child, whose name is unknown.
In 1881, Isaac moved his family to Barron County, Wisconsin, settling on a farm in Maple Grove township. He remained on the farm until 1914, when at the age of 70 he and his wife moved to a house in nearby Hillsdale, where they lived out the rest of their lives, with the exception of two years spent in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
In the 1880 U.S. Census, Isaac Barton was listed as a 35 year old carpenter living in Inwood, Center Township, Marshall County, Indiana, with his 29 year old wife Mary and their two children, 4 year old Bertha A. Barton and 2 year old Sylvanus Barton. Also living with the family were Isaac's parents, 71 year old James and 75 year old Nancy Barton, both born in Tennessee.
In the 1890 U.S. Census, Special Schedule, Isaac Barton was listed as living in the Town of Maple Grove, Barron County, Wisconsin, and as having served as a Private in Company F of the 74th Indiana Infantry, from July 27, 1862, to June 9, 1865, for total service of 2 years, 11 months and 20 days.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, Isaac Barton was listed as a 55 year old farmer, living in Maple Grove township, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 49 year old wife Mary and their two sons, 15 year old Frank and 13 year old William Barton. They had been married 35 years, owned their farm with a mortgage, and were the parents of four children, all living.
In the 1920 U.S. Census, Isaac Barton was listed as a 75 year old retired farmer living in Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 68 year old wife Mary and their daughter Winnie Barton, a 22 year old store clerk. They owned their house with a mortgage.
Isaac was a Civil War veteran who enlisted July 29, 1862, at Milford, Kosciusko County, Indiana, to serve three years as a Private in the 74th Indiana Infantry, and was mustered into Federal service the same day with Company F at Indianapolis, Indiana. At that time he was listed as an 18 year old, 5'7" tall farmer, with black hair, dark eyes and a dark complexion.
During his service Isaac received a gunshot wound in the left part of his chest during the period of September 19-20, 1863, at Chickamauga, Georgia. He recovered in the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee, and returned to his company December 6, 1863. On June 9, 1865, he was mustered out of Federal service with Company F near Washington, D.C. On the muster out roll it was noted that he was due the last $75.00 of his $100.00 enlistment bounty.
After his discharge, Isaac lived in Marshall County, Indiana, later moving his family to Barron County, Wisconsin.
On April 19, 1889, Isaac Barton filed Application No. 360,894, for an Invalid Veteran's Pension which was approved under Certificate 212,265. On March 22, 1926, Mary Barton filed Application No. 1,243,409, for a Widow's Pension, which was approved October 16, 1926. At the time of her application, Mary was living at 300 Noble Avenue in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin.
References; 1880 U.S. Census, Inwood, Center Township, Marshall County, Wisconsin, June 28, 1880, ED 104, Sheet 49A, Lines 40-45, Family 489.
1890 U.S. Census, Town of Maple Grove, Barron County, Wisconsin, ED 11, Page 2, Line 16, Family 161/163. 1900 U.S. Census, Maple Grove Township, Barron County, Wisconsin, June 29, 1900, ED 9, Sheet 12A, Lines 15-18, Family 213/214. 1920 U.S. Census, Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, January 8-9, 1920, ED 20, Sheet 3B, Lines 97-99, Family 58/62.
* * * *
GOLDEN WEDDING
Of TWO COUPLES
Married in the same town, only one day apart, coming to Barron county in pioneer days, and settling in the same community, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Kilmer and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Barton have enjoyed fifty years of married life. In honor of the event, five hundred of the leading people of the county gathered at the Hillsdale church and tendered them a brilliant reception. The two couples were presented with substantial sums of money, as a token of the esteem in which they are held."
"Isaac Barton was born near Knoxville, Tennessee, Dec. 12, 1844, and was married at Plymouth, Indiana, May 6, 1875, to Mary McAdams who was born in Marshall county, Indiana, April 27, 1851. They came to Barron county in 1882, and have since resided here. To them were born four children: Frank, of Hillsdale; Van, of Rice Lake; Will, of Rice Lake; and Bertha, now Mrs. Charles Lemler, of Bayfield, this state. There is an adopted daughter, Mrs. Harry Snyder, of Hillsdale. There are twelve grandchildren." [May 15, 1925, Barron County News Shield, Barron, Wis., in part.]
Obituary
ISAAC BARTON OF HILLSDALE DEAD
SERVED IN CIVIL WAR AS BOY OF EIGHTEEN; WAS PIONEER OF BARRON COUNTY
Isaac Barton, veteran of the Civil war, and Hillsdale pioneer, died at his home in Hillsdale, Friday, Feb. 5, 1926, at the age of 81 years, one month and 23 days. The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Hillsdale, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 9, conducted by the Rev. S. Brubaker, of the Baptist church, Rice Lake, and the Rev. A. Swenson, of the Hillsdale Baptist church. The interment was in the Wayside cemetery, Barron. The church choir furnished music. At the grave there was a firing squad from the Ben Brown Post, No. 212, American Legion.
Isaac Barton was born at Ruthledge, Tenn., Dec. 12, 1844. At the age of ten years he moved with his parents to Marshall county, Indiana.
When 18 years of age he enlisted in Co. F. 74th Indiana Regiment, serving three years in the Civil war, being wounded during his second year of service, in the month of July. After a short furlough he rejoined his company and served until the war ended.
On May 6, 1875, he was married to Mary McAdams of Marshall County, Indiana. To this union were born four children: Mrs. Bertha Lemler, of Chicago, Ill.; Sylvanus, Frank and Will of Rice Lake; all of whom survive him. He is also survived by his wife, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Winnie Snyder of Iron Mountain, Michigan; a brother, James Barton of Brownsville, Texas; thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
About forty-three years ago, Mr. Barton moved, with his family to the farm near Hillsdale which he still owned at the time of his death. During the past twelve years he has resided in the village of Hillsdale.
Mr. Barton was a man of sterling worth, an excellent neighbor, who was always ready to lend a helping hand to any one in need or in sorrow. He will be greatly missed by his many friends. [February, 1926, Barron County News Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.]
On May 6, 1875, Isaac was united in marriage to Mary Rebecca McAdams, by George Stockman, near Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana. Mary, called "Molly" by her friends, was born April 27, 1851, in Marshall County, Indiana, daughter of John McAdams and Mary America, both born in Virginia. She died November 27, 1935, in Hillsdale, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 84 years and 7 months and was buried beside the remains of her husband in Wayside Cemetery. Mary was a sister of Sylvanus McAdams, a Civil War Veteran who is also buried in Wayside Cemetery. Their five children, of whom the first two were born in Indiana and rest in Wisconsin, were:
Bertha A. born 24 Feb 1876
Sylvanus A. 26 Oct 1878
Oriel Frank P. 27 Nov 1884
William H. 17 Sep 1886
Winnie B. 10 Jun 1897
The last named child was adopted and married Harry Snyder. They were residing in Hillsdale, Barron County, Wisconsin, during her parents 50th wedding anniversary.
This was Mary's second marriage. Her first marriage to William Godfrey, ended in divorce April 21, 1871, in Marshall County, Indiana. William was later killed in an accident in Leesburg, Virginia in either 1873 or 1874. She and William were the parents of one child, whose name is unknown.
In 1881, Isaac moved his family to Barron County, Wisconsin, settling on a farm in Maple Grove township. He remained on the farm until 1914, when at the age of 70 he and his wife moved to a house in nearby Hillsdale, where they lived out the rest of their lives, with the exception of two years spent in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
In the 1880 U.S. Census, Isaac Barton was listed as a 35 year old carpenter living in Inwood, Center Township, Marshall County, Indiana, with his 29 year old wife Mary and their two children, 4 year old Bertha A. Barton and 2 year old Sylvanus Barton. Also living with the family were Isaac's parents, 71 year old James and 75 year old Nancy Barton, both born in Tennessee.
In the 1890 U.S. Census, Special Schedule, Isaac Barton was listed as living in the Town of Maple Grove, Barron County, Wisconsin, and as having served as a Private in Company F of the 74th Indiana Infantry, from July 27, 1862, to June 9, 1865, for total service of 2 years, 11 months and 20 days.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, Isaac Barton was listed as a 55 year old farmer, living in Maple Grove township, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 49 year old wife Mary and their two sons, 15 year old Frank and 13 year old William Barton. They had been married 35 years, owned their farm with a mortgage, and were the parents of four children, all living.
In the 1920 U.S. Census, Isaac Barton was listed as a 75 year old retired farmer living in Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 68 year old wife Mary and their daughter Winnie Barton, a 22 year old store clerk. They owned their house with a mortgage.
Isaac was a Civil War veteran who enlisted July 29, 1862, at Milford, Kosciusko County, Indiana, to serve three years as a Private in the 74th Indiana Infantry, and was mustered into Federal service the same day with Company F at Indianapolis, Indiana. At that time he was listed as an 18 year old, 5'7" tall farmer, with black hair, dark eyes and a dark complexion.
During his service Isaac received a gunshot wound in the left part of his chest during the period of September 19-20, 1863, at Chickamauga, Georgia. He recovered in the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee, and returned to his company December 6, 1863. On June 9, 1865, he was mustered out of Federal service with Company F near Washington, D.C. On the muster out roll it was noted that he was due the last $75.00 of his $100.00 enlistment bounty.
After his discharge, Isaac lived in Marshall County, Indiana, later moving his family to Barron County, Wisconsin.
On April 19, 1889, Isaac Barton filed Application No. 360,894, for an Invalid Veteran's Pension which was approved under Certificate 212,265. On March 22, 1926, Mary Barton filed Application No. 1,243,409, for a Widow's Pension, which was approved October 16, 1926. At the time of her application, Mary was living at 300 Noble Avenue in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin.
References; 1880 U.S. Census, Inwood, Center Township, Marshall County, Wisconsin, June 28, 1880, ED 104, Sheet 49A, Lines 40-45, Family 489.
1890 U.S. Census, Town of Maple Grove, Barron County, Wisconsin, ED 11, Page 2, Line 16, Family 161/163. 1900 U.S. Census, Maple Grove Township, Barron County, Wisconsin, June 29, 1900, ED 9, Sheet 12A, Lines 15-18, Family 213/214. 1920 U.S. Census, Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, January 8-9, 1920, ED 20, Sheet 3B, Lines 97-99, Family 58/62.
* * * *
GOLDEN WEDDING
Of TWO COUPLES
Married in the same town, only one day apart, coming to Barron county in pioneer days, and settling in the same community, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Kilmer and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Barton have enjoyed fifty years of married life. In honor of the event, five hundred of the leading people of the county gathered at the Hillsdale church and tendered them a brilliant reception. The two couples were presented with substantial sums of money, as a token of the esteem in which they are held."
"Isaac Barton was born near Knoxville, Tennessee, Dec. 12, 1844, and was married at Plymouth, Indiana, May 6, 1875, to Mary McAdams who was born in Marshall county, Indiana, April 27, 1851. They came to Barron county in 1882, and have since resided here. To them were born four children: Frank, of Hillsdale; Van, of Rice Lake; Will, of Rice Lake; and Bertha, now Mrs. Charles Lemler, of Bayfield, this state. There is an adopted daughter, Mrs. Harry Snyder, of Hillsdale. There are twelve grandchildren." [May 15, 1925, Barron County News Shield, Barron, Wis., in part.]
Obituary
ISAAC BARTON OF HILLSDALE DEAD
SERVED IN CIVIL WAR AS BOY OF EIGHTEEN; WAS PIONEER OF BARRON COUNTY
Isaac Barton, veteran of the Civil war, and Hillsdale pioneer, died at his home in Hillsdale, Friday, Feb. 5, 1926, at the age of 81 years, one month and 23 days. The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Hillsdale, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 9, conducted by the Rev. S. Brubaker, of the Baptist church, Rice Lake, and the Rev. A. Swenson, of the Hillsdale Baptist church. The interment was in the Wayside cemetery, Barron. The church choir furnished music. At the grave there was a firing squad from the Ben Brown Post, No. 212, American Legion.
Isaac Barton was born at Ruthledge, Tenn., Dec. 12, 1844. At the age of ten years he moved with his parents to Marshall county, Indiana.
When 18 years of age he enlisted in Co. F. 74th Indiana Regiment, serving three years in the Civil war, being wounded during his second year of service, in the month of July. After a short furlough he rejoined his company and served until the war ended.
On May 6, 1875, he was married to Mary McAdams of Marshall County, Indiana. To this union were born four children: Mrs. Bertha Lemler, of Chicago, Ill.; Sylvanus, Frank and Will of Rice Lake; all of whom survive him. He is also survived by his wife, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Winnie Snyder of Iron Mountain, Michigan; a brother, James Barton of Brownsville, Texas; thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
About forty-three years ago, Mr. Barton moved, with his family to the farm near Hillsdale which he still owned at the time of his death. During the past twelve years he has resided in the village of Hillsdale.
Mr. Barton was a man of sterling worth, an excellent neighbor, who was always ready to lend a helping hand to any one in need or in sorrow. He will be greatly missed by his many friends. [February, 1926, Barron County News Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.]
Isaac was born December 12, 1844, at Ruthledge, Granger County, Tennessee, son of James Barton and Nancy Florey, also born in that state. He died February 5, 1926 in Hillsdale, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 81 years, 1 month and 23 days, and was buried in Wayside Cemetery at Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin. The beautiful gravestone of red granite for Isaac and his wife is inscribed "Barton Father Isaac Dec.12, 1844 Feb. 5, 1926 Mother Mary Apr. 27, 1851 Nov. 27, 1935."
On May 6, 1875, Isaac was united in marriage to Mary Rebecca McAdams, by George Stockman, near Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana. Mary, called "Molly" by her friends, was born April 27, 1851, in Marshall County, Indiana, daughter of John McAdams and Mary America, both born in Virginia. She died November 27, 1935, in Hillsdale, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 84 years and 7 months and was buried beside the remains of her husband in Wayside Cemetery. Mary was a sister of Sylvanus McAdams, a Civil War Veteran who is also buried in Wayside Cemetery. Their five children, of whom the first two were born in Indiana and rest in Wisconsin, were:
Bertha A. born 24 Feb 1876
Sylvanus A. 26 Oct 1878
Oriel Frank P. 27 Nov 1884
William H. 17 Sep 1886
Winnie B. 10 Jun 1897
The last named child was adopted and married Harry Snyder. They were residing in Hillsdale, Barron County, Wisconsin, during her parents 50th wedding anniversary.
This was Mary's second marriage. Her first marriage to William Godfrey, ended in divorce April 21, 1871, in Marshall County, Indiana. William was later killed in an accident in Leesburg, Virginia in either 1873 or 1874. She and William were the parents of one child, whose name is unknown.
In 1881, Isaac moved his family to Barron County, Wisconsin, settling on a farm in Maple Grove township. He remained on the farm until 1914, when at the age of 70 he and his wife moved to a house in nearby Hillsdale, where they lived out the rest of their lives, with the exception of two years spent in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
In the 1880 U.S. Census, Isaac Barton was listed as a 35 year old carpenter living in Inwood, Center Township, Marshall County, Indiana, with his 29 year old wife Mary and their two children, 4 year old Bertha A. Barton and 2 year old Sylvanus Barton. Also living with the family were Isaac's parents, 71 year old James and 75 year old Nancy Barton, both born in Tennessee.
In the 1890 U.S. Census, Special Schedule, Isaac Barton was listed as living in the Town of Maple Grove, Barron County, Wisconsin, and as having served as a Private in Company F of the 74th Indiana Infantry, from July 27, 1862, to June 9, 1865, for total service of 2 years, 11 months and 20 days.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, Isaac Barton was listed as a 55 year old farmer, living in Maple Grove township, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 49 year old wife Mary and their two sons, 15 year old Frank and 13 year old William Barton. They had been married 35 years, owned their farm with a mortgage, and were the parents of four children, all living.
In the 1920 U.S. Census, Isaac Barton was listed as a 75 year old retired farmer living in Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 68 year old wife Mary and their daughter Winnie Barton, a 22 year old store clerk. They owned their house with a mortgage.
Isaac was a Civil War veteran who enlisted July 29, 1862, at Milford, Kosciusko County, Indiana, to serve three years as a Private in the 74th Indiana Infantry, and was mustered into Federal service the same day with Company F at Indianapolis, Indiana. At that time he was listed as an 18 year old, 5'7" tall farmer, with black hair, dark eyes and a dark complexion.
During his service Isaac received a gunshot wound in the left part of his chest during the period of September 19-20, 1863, at Chickamauga, Georgia. He recovered in the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee, and returned to his company December 6, 1863. On June 9, 1865, he was mustered out of Federal service with Company F near Washington, D.C. On the muster out roll it was noted that he was due the last $75.00 of his $100.00 enlistment bounty.
After his discharge, Isaac lived in Marshall County, Indiana, later moving his family to Barron County, Wisconsin.
On April 19, 1889, Isaac Barton filed Application No. 360,894, for an Invalid Veteran's Pension which was approved under Certificate 212,265. On March 22, 1926, Mary Barton filed Application No. 1,243,409, for a Widow's Pension, which was approved October 16, 1926. At the time of her application, Mary was living at 300 Noble Avenue in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin.
References; 1880 U.S. Census, Inwood, Center Township, Marshall County, Wisconsin, June 28, 1880, ED 104, Sheet 49A, Lines 40-45, Family 489.
1890 U.S. Census, Town of Maple Grove, Barron County, Wisconsin, ED 11, Page 2, Line 16, Family 161/163. 1900 U.S. Census, Maple Grove Township, Barron County, Wisconsin, June 29, 1900, ED 9, Sheet 12A, Lines 15-18, Family 213/214. 1920 U.S. Census, Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, January 8-9, 1920, ED 20, Sheet 3B, Lines 97-99, Family 58/62.
* * * *
GOLDEN WEDDING
Of TWO COUPLES
Married in the same town, only one day apart, coming to Barron county in pioneer days, and settling in the same community, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Kilmer and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Barton have enjoyed fifty years of married life. In honor of the event, five hundred of the leading people of the county gathered at the Hillsdale church and tendered them a brilliant reception. The two couples were presented with substantial sums of money, as a token of the esteem in which they are held."
"Isaac Barton was born near Knoxville, Tennessee, Dec. 12, 1844, and was married at Plymouth, Indiana, May 6, 1875, to Mary McAdams who was born in Marshall county, Indiana, April 27, 1851. They came to Barron county in 1882, and have since resided here. To them were born four children: Frank, of Hillsdale; Van, of Rice Lake; Will, of Rice Lake; and Bertha, now Mrs. Charles Lemler, of Bayfield, this state. There is an adopted daughter, Mrs. Harry Snyder, of Hillsdale. There are twelve grandchildren." [May 15, 1925, Barron County News Shield, Barron, Wis., in part.]
Obituary
ISAAC BARTON OF HILLSDALE DEAD
SERVED IN CIVIL WAR AS BOY OF EIGHTEEN; WAS PIONEER OF BARRON COUNTY
Isaac Barton, veteran of the Civil war, and Hillsdale pioneer, died at his home in Hillsdale, Friday, Feb. 5, 1926, at the age of 81 years, one month and 23 days. The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Hillsdale, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 9, conducted by the Rev. S. Brubaker, of the Baptist church, Rice Lake, and the Rev. A. Swenson, of the Hillsdale Baptist church. The interment was in the Wayside cemetery, Barron. The church choir furnished music. At the grave there was a firing squad from the Ben Brown Post, No. 212, American Legion.
Isaac Barton was born at Ruthledge, Tenn., Dec. 12, 1844. At the age of ten years he moved with his parents to Marshall county, Indiana.
When 18 years of age he enlisted in Co. F. 74th Indiana Regiment, serving three years in the Civil war, being wounded during his second year of service, in the month of July. After a short furlough he rejoined his company and served until the war ended.
On May 6, 1875, he was married to Mary McAdams of Marshall County, Indiana. To this union were born four children: Mrs. Bertha Lemler, of Chicago, Ill.; Sylvanus, Frank and Will of Rice Lake; all of whom survive him. He is also survived by his wife, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Winnie Snyder of Iron Mountain, Michigan; a brother, James Barton of Brownsville, Texas; thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
About forty-three years ago, Mr. Barton moved, with his family to the farm near Hillsdale which he still owned at the time of his death. During the past twelve years he has resided in the village of Hillsdale.
Mr. Barton was a man of sterling worth, an excellent neighbor, who was always ready to lend a helping hand to any one in need or in sorrow. He will be greatly missed by his many friends. [February, 1926, Barron County News Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.]
On May 6, 1875, Isaac was united in marriage to Mary Rebecca McAdams, by George Stockman, near Bourbon, Marshall County, Indiana. Mary, called "Molly" by her friends, was born April 27, 1851, in Marshall County, Indiana, daughter of John McAdams and Mary America, both born in Virginia. She died November 27, 1935, in Hillsdale, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 84 years and 7 months and was buried beside the remains of her husband in Wayside Cemetery. Mary was a sister of Sylvanus McAdams, a Civil War Veteran who is also buried in Wayside Cemetery. Their five children, of whom the first two were born in Indiana and rest in Wisconsin, were:
Bertha A. born 24 Feb 1876
Sylvanus A. 26 Oct 1878
Oriel Frank P. 27 Nov 1884
William H. 17 Sep 1886
Winnie B. 10 Jun 1897
The last named child was adopted and married Harry Snyder. They were residing in Hillsdale, Barron County, Wisconsin, during her parents 50th wedding anniversary.
This was Mary's second marriage. Her first marriage to William Godfrey, ended in divorce April 21, 1871, in Marshall County, Indiana. William was later killed in an accident in Leesburg, Virginia in either 1873 or 1874. She and William were the parents of one child, whose name is unknown.
In 1881, Isaac moved his family to Barron County, Wisconsin, settling on a farm in Maple Grove township. He remained on the farm until 1914, when at the age of 70 he and his wife moved to a house in nearby Hillsdale, where they lived out the rest of their lives, with the exception of two years spent in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.
In the 1880 U.S. Census, Isaac Barton was listed as a 35 year old carpenter living in Inwood, Center Township, Marshall County, Indiana, with his 29 year old wife Mary and their two children, 4 year old Bertha A. Barton and 2 year old Sylvanus Barton. Also living with the family were Isaac's parents, 71 year old James and 75 year old Nancy Barton, both born in Tennessee.
In the 1890 U.S. Census, Special Schedule, Isaac Barton was listed as living in the Town of Maple Grove, Barron County, Wisconsin, and as having served as a Private in Company F of the 74th Indiana Infantry, from July 27, 1862, to June 9, 1865, for total service of 2 years, 11 months and 20 days.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, Isaac Barton was listed as a 55 year old farmer, living in Maple Grove township, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 49 year old wife Mary and their two sons, 15 year old Frank and 13 year old William Barton. They had been married 35 years, owned their farm with a mortgage, and were the parents of four children, all living.
In the 1920 U.S. Census, Isaac Barton was listed as a 75 year old retired farmer living in Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 68 year old wife Mary and their daughter Winnie Barton, a 22 year old store clerk. They owned their house with a mortgage.
Isaac was a Civil War veteran who enlisted July 29, 1862, at Milford, Kosciusko County, Indiana, to serve three years as a Private in the 74th Indiana Infantry, and was mustered into Federal service the same day with Company F at Indianapolis, Indiana. At that time he was listed as an 18 year old, 5'7" tall farmer, with black hair, dark eyes and a dark complexion.
During his service Isaac received a gunshot wound in the left part of his chest during the period of September 19-20, 1863, at Chickamauga, Georgia. He recovered in the hospital at Nashville, Tennessee, and returned to his company December 6, 1863. On June 9, 1865, he was mustered out of Federal service with Company F near Washington, D.C. On the muster out roll it was noted that he was due the last $75.00 of his $100.00 enlistment bounty.
After his discharge, Isaac lived in Marshall County, Indiana, later moving his family to Barron County, Wisconsin.
On April 19, 1889, Isaac Barton filed Application No. 360,894, for an Invalid Veteran's Pension which was approved under Certificate 212,265. On March 22, 1926, Mary Barton filed Application No. 1,243,409, for a Widow's Pension, which was approved October 16, 1926. At the time of her application, Mary was living at 300 Noble Avenue in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin.
References; 1880 U.S. Census, Inwood, Center Township, Marshall County, Wisconsin, June 28, 1880, ED 104, Sheet 49A, Lines 40-45, Family 489.
1890 U.S. Census, Town of Maple Grove, Barron County, Wisconsin, ED 11, Page 2, Line 16, Family 161/163. 1900 U.S. Census, Maple Grove Township, Barron County, Wisconsin, June 29, 1900, ED 9, Sheet 12A, Lines 15-18, Family 213/214. 1920 U.S. Census, Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, January 8-9, 1920, ED 20, Sheet 3B, Lines 97-99, Family 58/62.
* * * *
GOLDEN WEDDING
Of TWO COUPLES
Married in the same town, only one day apart, coming to Barron county in pioneer days, and settling in the same community, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Kilmer and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Barton have enjoyed fifty years of married life. In honor of the event, five hundred of the leading people of the county gathered at the Hillsdale church and tendered them a brilliant reception. The two couples were presented with substantial sums of money, as a token of the esteem in which they are held."
"Isaac Barton was born near Knoxville, Tennessee, Dec. 12, 1844, and was married at Plymouth, Indiana, May 6, 1875, to Mary McAdams who was born in Marshall county, Indiana, April 27, 1851. They came to Barron county in 1882, and have since resided here. To them were born four children: Frank, of Hillsdale; Van, of Rice Lake; Will, of Rice Lake; and Bertha, now Mrs. Charles Lemler, of Bayfield, this state. There is an adopted daughter, Mrs. Harry Snyder, of Hillsdale. There are twelve grandchildren." [May 15, 1925, Barron County News Shield, Barron, Wis., in part.]
Obituary
ISAAC BARTON OF HILLSDALE DEAD
SERVED IN CIVIL WAR AS BOY OF EIGHTEEN; WAS PIONEER OF BARRON COUNTY
Isaac Barton, veteran of the Civil war, and Hillsdale pioneer, died at his home in Hillsdale, Friday, Feb. 5, 1926, at the age of 81 years, one month and 23 days. The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Hillsdale, Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 9, conducted by the Rev. S. Brubaker, of the Baptist church, Rice Lake, and the Rev. A. Swenson, of the Hillsdale Baptist church. The interment was in the Wayside cemetery, Barron. The church choir furnished music. At the grave there was a firing squad from the Ben Brown Post, No. 212, American Legion.
Isaac Barton was born at Ruthledge, Tenn., Dec. 12, 1844. At the age of ten years he moved with his parents to Marshall county, Indiana.
When 18 years of age he enlisted in Co. F. 74th Indiana Regiment, serving three years in the Civil war, being wounded during his second year of service, in the month of July. After a short furlough he rejoined his company and served until the war ended.
On May 6, 1875, he was married to Mary McAdams of Marshall County, Indiana. To this union were born four children: Mrs. Bertha Lemler, of Chicago, Ill.; Sylvanus, Frank and Will of Rice Lake; all of whom survive him. He is also survived by his wife, an adopted daughter, Mrs. Winnie Snyder of Iron Mountain, Michigan; a brother, James Barton of Brownsville, Texas; thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
About forty-three years ago, Mr. Barton moved, with his family to the farm near Hillsdale which he still owned at the time of his death. During the past twelve years he has resided in the village of Hillsdale.
Mr. Barton was a man of sterling worth, an excellent neighbor, who was always ready to lend a helping hand to any one in need or in sorrow. He will be greatly missed by his many friends. [February, 1926, Barron County News Shield, Barron, Wisconsin.]
