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Freeman Wheeler Barnhill Sr.

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Freeman Wheeler Barnhill Sr.

Birth
Alabama, USA
Death
27 Oct 1890 (aged 67)
Texas, USA
Burial
Friendship, Williamson County, Texas, USA GPS-Latitude: 30.7178892, Longitude: -97.4244857
Memorial ID
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After the death of wife, Elizabeth Allcorn Barnhill, Freeman Wheeler Barnhill discovered living with son William Pink Barnhill and Frances Olivia "Fanny" Vowell Barnhill in the following locations. Refer to Elizabeth Allcorn Barnhill memorial for further details.

1870 census... Brenham, Washington County Texas
~*~*~ Freeman Barnhill listed with Wm Pink Barnhill and Fanny Barnhill.
... Freeman... widow
... Son Freeman...age 3

1880 census... Brenham, Washington County Texas
~*~*~ Freeman listed with Wm Pink Barnhill and Fanny Barnhill.
... Freeman...57... widow
... Freeman (son of Freeman)...13

1890 census records destroyed by fire. However, this memorial for Freeman Wheeler Barnhill notes date of death as 10/28/1890.
--- The next census record for William Pink Barnhill and Fanny Barnhill reveals they had migrated to Grimes County. Neither Freeman Barnhill are listed on that census.
POSTULATE
1. After the death of Elizabeth Allcorn Barnhill, Freeman Wheeler Barnhill and his son Freeman Barnhill lived with son, Wm Pink Barnhill and Fanny Barnhill. And both continued to live with them about 20+ years until his death.
2. Wm Pink Barnhill may have lived in Friendship Texas during 1890 (records destroyed by fire 1921 Washington DC), or Freeman died during migration back to Grimes County Texas. Unable to confirm due to loss of records. However, 1900 his son had migrated back to Grimes County Texas

In review of flowers and documents discovered, the life and history of Freeman Wheeler Barnhill can possibly be followed. Research continues.
After the death of wife, Elizabeth Allcorn Barnhill, Freeman Wheeler Barnhill discovered living with son William Pink Barnhill and Frances Olivia "Fanny" Vowell Barnhill in the following locations. Refer to Elizabeth Allcorn Barnhill memorial for further details.

1870 census... Brenham, Washington County Texas
~*~*~ Freeman Barnhill listed with Wm Pink Barnhill and Fanny Barnhill.
... Freeman... widow
... Son Freeman...age 3

1880 census... Brenham, Washington County Texas
~*~*~ Freeman listed with Wm Pink Barnhill and Fanny Barnhill.
... Freeman...57... widow
... Freeman (son of Freeman)...13

1890 census records destroyed by fire. However, this memorial for Freeman Wheeler Barnhill notes date of death as 10/28/1890.
--- The next census record for William Pink Barnhill and Fanny Barnhill reveals they had migrated to Grimes County. Neither Freeman Barnhill are listed on that census.
POSTULATE
1. After the death of Elizabeth Allcorn Barnhill, Freeman Wheeler Barnhill and his son Freeman Barnhill lived with son, Wm Pink Barnhill and Fanny Barnhill. And both continued to live with them about 20+ years until his death.
2. Wm Pink Barnhill may have lived in Friendship Texas during 1890 (records destroyed by fire 1921 Washington DC), or Freeman died during migration back to Grimes County Texas. Unable to confirm due to loss of records. However, 1900 his son had migrated back to Grimes County Texas

In review of flowers and documents discovered, the life and history of Freeman Wheeler Barnhill can possibly be followed. Research continues.

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A Royal Arch Mason; from Brenham, TX



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