He was a son of John Barnes and Anna Cornell.
Obituary:
Syracuse, New York
The Daily Journal newspaper
Wednesday, April 13, 1898
Page 6, Column 6
OBITUARY.
William Barnes.
William Barnes, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the First ward, quietly passed away at noon today, having reached the advanced age of 90 years. The old gentleman had been ill only about two weeks, and the cause of death is given as old age. Mr. Barnes was born in the town of Greene, on October 10, 1807, and removed to this city when a young man. He resided at 1507 Park st., where he died, for more than fifty years, and has been identified with the growth of the city since Salina was a village. He was one of the prominent salt manufacturers at the time the salt industry was at its height, but left it before the crash came and engaged in the flour business. He retired from active business some years ago, after he had secured a competency, and he made a distribution of his property to his relatives and to charitable institutions. Three years ago he lost his wife, who died at the age of 84 years, and since that time, he has been cared for by his daughter, Mrs. H. J. Edwards of Evanston, Ill., who made her home with him. Mr. Barnes is survived by one brother, J. F. Barnes of the First Ward, one sister, Mrs. Moses Clock of Brewerton, four sons; J. W. and C. W. Barnes of this city, George W. Barnes of Toledo, O., and Frank W. Barnes of Durango, Col., and one daughter, Mrs. Metta B. Edwards. There are eleven grandchildren. Mr. Barnes has always been prominent in the Methodist church and has given freely to its institutions, especially to Syracuse University. He has never been actively engaged in politics nor held any political office. He has been a staunch Republican since the formation of that party. Notwithstanding his advanced years, the deceased retained the possession of his faculties to the last. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Obituary:
Syracuse, New York
The Daily Journal newspaper
Wednesday, April 13, 1898
Page 6, Column 6
OBITUARY.
William Barnes.
William Barnes, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the First ward, quietly passed away at noon today, having reached the advanced age of 90 years. The old gentleman had been ill only about two weeks, and the cause of death is given as old age. Mr. Barnes was born in the town of Greene, on October 10, 1807, and removed to this city when a young man. He resided at 1507 Park st., where he died, for more than fifty years, and has been identified with the growth of the city since Salina was a village. He was one of the prominent salt manufacturers at the time the salt industry was at its height, but left it before the crash came and engaged in the flour business. He retired from active business some years ago, after he had secured a competency, and he made a distribution of his property to his relatives and to charitable institutions. Three years ago he lost his wife, who died at the age of 84 years, and since that time, he has been cared for by his daughter, Mrs. H. J. Edwards of Evanston, Ill., who made her home with him. Mr. Barnes is survived by one brother, J. F. Barnes of the First Ward, one sister, Mrs. Moses Clock of Brewerton, four sons; J. W. and C. W. Barnes of this city, George W. Barnes of Toledo, O., and Frank W. Barnes of Durango, Col., and one daughter, Mrs. Metta B. Edwards. There are eleven grandchildren. Mr. Barnes has always been prominent in the Methodist church and has given freely to its institutions, especially to Syracuse University. He has never been actively engaged in politics nor held any political office. He has been a staunch Republican since the formation of that party. Notwithstanding his advanced years, the deceased retained the possession of his faculties to the last. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
He was a son of John Barnes and Anna Cornell.
Obituary:
Syracuse, New York
The Daily Journal newspaper
Wednesday, April 13, 1898
Page 6, Column 6
OBITUARY.
William Barnes.
William Barnes, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the First ward, quietly passed away at noon today, having reached the advanced age of 90 years. The old gentleman had been ill only about two weeks, and the cause of death is given as old age. Mr. Barnes was born in the town of Greene, on October 10, 1807, and removed to this city when a young man. He resided at 1507 Park st., where he died, for more than fifty years, and has been identified with the growth of the city since Salina was a village. He was one of the prominent salt manufacturers at the time the salt industry was at its height, but left it before the crash came and engaged in the flour business. He retired from active business some years ago, after he had secured a competency, and he made a distribution of his property to his relatives and to charitable institutions. Three years ago he lost his wife, who died at the age of 84 years, and since that time, he has been cared for by his daughter, Mrs. H. J. Edwards of Evanston, Ill., who made her home with him. Mr. Barnes is survived by one brother, J. F. Barnes of the First Ward, one sister, Mrs. Moses Clock of Brewerton, four sons; J. W. and C. W. Barnes of this city, George W. Barnes of Toledo, O., and Frank W. Barnes of Durango, Col., and one daughter, Mrs. Metta B. Edwards. There are eleven grandchildren. Mr. Barnes has always been prominent in the Methodist church and has given freely to its institutions, especially to Syracuse University. He has never been actively engaged in politics nor held any political office. He has been a staunch Republican since the formation of that party. Notwithstanding his advanced years, the deceased retained the possession of his faculties to the last. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Obituary:
Syracuse, New York
The Daily Journal newspaper
Wednesday, April 13, 1898
Page 6, Column 6
OBITUARY.
William Barnes.
William Barnes, one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the First ward, quietly passed away at noon today, having reached the advanced age of 90 years. The old gentleman had been ill only about two weeks, and the cause of death is given as old age. Mr. Barnes was born in the town of Greene, on October 10, 1807, and removed to this city when a young man. He resided at 1507 Park st., where he died, for more than fifty years, and has been identified with the growth of the city since Salina was a village. He was one of the prominent salt manufacturers at the time the salt industry was at its height, but left it before the crash came and engaged in the flour business. He retired from active business some years ago, after he had secured a competency, and he made a distribution of his property to his relatives and to charitable institutions. Three years ago he lost his wife, who died at the age of 84 years, and since that time, he has been cared for by his daughter, Mrs. H. J. Edwards of Evanston, Ill., who made her home with him. Mr. Barnes is survived by one brother, J. F. Barnes of the First Ward, one sister, Mrs. Moses Clock of Brewerton, four sons; J. W. and C. W. Barnes of this city, George W. Barnes of Toledo, O., and Frank W. Barnes of Durango, Col., and one daughter, Mrs. Metta B. Edwards. There are eleven grandchildren. Mr. Barnes has always been prominent in the Methodist church and has given freely to its institutions, especially to Syracuse University. He has never been actively engaged in politics nor held any political office. He has been a staunch Republican since the formation of that party. Notwithstanding his advanced years, the deceased retained the possession of his faculties to the last. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
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