John C. Barrett, an old and prominent citizen of Franklin County, was
born in Eastern Virginia, October 23, 1814, and is the son of John and Elizabeth
(Brisco) Barrett, who were native Virginians, and who passed their las days in
that State. The father was an overseer, and died when our subject was a child.
The mother then married James Jones. At the early age of ten John C. was
cast upon the world to shift for himself. He went to live with a cousin, and
there remained until twenty years of age, getting nothing for his work. He
then left for the Rappahannock River country and was engaged as an overseer
for the small salary of $135 per year. This was the first money received by
him for work. He then went to Jefferson County, now West Virginia, near
Charleston, and again obtained work as overseer, where he remained six years,
being in the employ of a nephew of Gen. George Washington, Bushrod Wash
ington. While in Jefferson County, Va., he married Miss Ann Lay, a native of
that county, who came to Missouri in 1841. She was born in August, 1824, and
died in Franklin County, Mo., in 1852. To this marriage were born eight chil
dren, only three now living, viz.: William H., James P., and D. Jane. In 1853
Mr. Barrett took for his second wife Miss Margaret (Groff) Giersa, a daughter
of Andrew Groff, and the widow of George L. Giersa. She was born in Frank
lin County, Mo., September 16, 1821, and died in the same county October 19,
1887. To them were born nine children, four now living: John C., Harriet,
Nora and Groff. Although starting in life with very little of this world's goods
Mr. Barrett has accumulated considerable property, and can live in comfort the
balance of his days. In 1850, in company with George L. Giersa and others,
he crossed the plains to California, driving four teams of oxen. While on the
way he took the cholera, and by using his own medicine cured himself, but
owing to ill health returned shortly, satisfied that health was better than wealth. Source: Goodpeed's 1888 History of Franklin Co., MO, page 715.
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John C. Barrett
Age: 65
Birth Date: Abt 1815
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Saint Johns, Franklin, Missouri, USA
House Number: 1
Dwelling Number: 247
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Margaret Barrett
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
John C. Barrett 65
Margaret Barrett 58
Harriett Barrett 23
Nora Barrett 18
Robert Barrett 14
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint Johns, Franklin, Missouri; Roll: 686; Page: 221D; Enumeration District: 076
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John C Barrett
Age: 45
Birth Year: 1815
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: St Johns, Franklin, Missouri
Household Members: Name Age
John C Barrett 45
Margaret Barrett 39
Mary E Gierson 19
Wm H Barrett 17
Andrew Gierson 17
James P Barrett 15
Ditha J Barrett 14
Thos J Gierson 14
Harrison Barrett 7
Harriet F Barrett 5
John C Barrett 4
Louisa Barrett 3
Susan M Barrett 1
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: St Johns, Franklin, Missouri; Roll: M653_619; Page: 362; Family History Library Film: 803619
born in Eastern Virginia, October 23, 1814, and is the son of John and Elizabeth
(Brisco) Barrett, who were native Virginians, and who passed their las days in
that State. The father was an overseer, and died when our subject was a child.
The mother then married James Jones. At the early age of ten John C. was
cast upon the world to shift for himself. He went to live with a cousin, and
there remained until twenty years of age, getting nothing for his work. He
then left for the Rappahannock River country and was engaged as an overseer
for the small salary of $135 per year. This was the first money received by
him for work. He then went to Jefferson County, now West Virginia, near
Charleston, and again obtained work as overseer, where he remained six years,
being in the employ of a nephew of Gen. George Washington, Bushrod Wash
ington. While in Jefferson County, Va., he married Miss Ann Lay, a native of
that county, who came to Missouri in 1841. She was born in August, 1824, and
died in Franklin County, Mo., in 1852. To this marriage were born eight chil
dren, only three now living, viz.: William H., James P., and D. Jane. In 1853
Mr. Barrett took for his second wife Miss Margaret (Groff) Giersa, a daughter
of Andrew Groff, and the widow of George L. Giersa. She was born in Frank
lin County, Mo., September 16, 1821, and died in the same county October 19,
1887. To them were born nine children, four now living: John C., Harriet,
Nora and Groff. Although starting in life with very little of this world's goods
Mr. Barrett has accumulated considerable property, and can live in comfort the
balance of his days. In 1850, in company with George L. Giersa and others,
he crossed the plains to California, driving four teams of oxen. While on the
way he took the cholera, and by using his own medicine cured himself, but
owing to ill health returned shortly, satisfied that health was better than wealth. Source: Goodpeed's 1888 History of Franklin Co., MO, page 715.
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John C. Barrett
Age: 65
Birth Date: Abt 1815
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Saint Johns, Franklin, Missouri, USA
House Number: 1
Dwelling Number: 247
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Margaret Barrett
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
John C. Barrett 65
Margaret Barrett 58
Harriett Barrett 23
Nora Barrett 18
Robert Barrett 14
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint Johns, Franklin, Missouri; Roll: 686; Page: 221D; Enumeration District: 076
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John C Barrett
Age: 45
Birth Year: 1815
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: St Johns, Franklin, Missouri
Household Members: Name Age
John C Barrett 45
Margaret Barrett 39
Mary E Gierson 19
Wm H Barrett 17
Andrew Gierson 17
James P Barrett 15
Ditha J Barrett 14
Thos J Gierson 14
Harrison Barrett 7
Harriet F Barrett 5
John C Barrett 4
Louisa Barrett 3
Susan M Barrett 1
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: St Johns, Franklin, Missouri; Roll: M653_619; Page: 362; Family History Library Film: 803619
John C. Barrett, an old and prominent citizen of Franklin County, was
born in Eastern Virginia, October 23, 1814, and is the son of John and Elizabeth
(Brisco) Barrett, who were native Virginians, and who passed their las days in
that State. The father was an overseer, and died when our subject was a child.
The mother then married James Jones. At the early age of ten John C. was
cast upon the world to shift for himself. He went to live with a cousin, and
there remained until twenty years of age, getting nothing for his work. He
then left for the Rappahannock River country and was engaged as an overseer
for the small salary of $135 per year. This was the first money received by
him for work. He then went to Jefferson County, now West Virginia, near
Charleston, and again obtained work as overseer, where he remained six years,
being in the employ of a nephew of Gen. George Washington, Bushrod Wash
ington. While in Jefferson County, Va., he married Miss Ann Lay, a native of
that county, who came to Missouri in 1841. She was born in August, 1824, and
died in Franklin County, Mo., in 1852. To this marriage were born eight chil
dren, only three now living, viz.: William H., James P., and D. Jane. In 1853
Mr. Barrett took for his second wife Miss Margaret (Groff) Giersa, a daughter
of Andrew Groff, and the widow of George L. Giersa. She was born in Frank
lin County, Mo., September 16, 1821, and died in the same county October 19,
1887. To them were born nine children, four now living: John C., Harriet,
Nora and Groff. Although starting in life with very little of this world's goods
Mr. Barrett has accumulated considerable property, and can live in comfort the
balance of his days. In 1850, in company with George L. Giersa and others,
he crossed the plains to California, driving four teams of oxen. While on the
way he took the cholera, and by using his own medicine cured himself, but
owing to ill health returned shortly, satisfied that health was better than wealth. Source: Goodpeed's 1888 History of Franklin Co., MO, page 715.
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John C. Barrett
Age: 65
Birth Date: Abt 1815
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Saint Johns, Franklin, Missouri, USA
House Number: 1
Dwelling Number: 247
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Margaret Barrett
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
John C. Barrett 65
Margaret Barrett 58
Harriett Barrett 23
Nora Barrett 18
Robert Barrett 14
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint Johns, Franklin, Missouri; Roll: 686; Page: 221D; Enumeration District: 076
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John C Barrett
Age: 45
Birth Year: 1815
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: St Johns, Franklin, Missouri
Household Members: Name Age
John C Barrett 45
Margaret Barrett 39
Mary E Gierson 19
Wm H Barrett 17
Andrew Gierson 17
James P Barrett 15
Ditha J Barrett 14
Thos J Gierson 14
Harrison Barrett 7
Harriet F Barrett 5
John C Barrett 4
Louisa Barrett 3
Susan M Barrett 1
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: St Johns, Franklin, Missouri; Roll: M653_619; Page: 362; Family History Library Film: 803619
born in Eastern Virginia, October 23, 1814, and is the son of John and Elizabeth
(Brisco) Barrett, who were native Virginians, and who passed their las days in
that State. The father was an overseer, and died when our subject was a child.
The mother then married James Jones. At the early age of ten John C. was
cast upon the world to shift for himself. He went to live with a cousin, and
there remained until twenty years of age, getting nothing for his work. He
then left for the Rappahannock River country and was engaged as an overseer
for the small salary of $135 per year. This was the first money received by
him for work. He then went to Jefferson County, now West Virginia, near
Charleston, and again obtained work as overseer, where he remained six years,
being in the employ of a nephew of Gen. George Washington, Bushrod Wash
ington. While in Jefferson County, Va., he married Miss Ann Lay, a native of
that county, who came to Missouri in 1841. She was born in August, 1824, and
died in Franklin County, Mo., in 1852. To this marriage were born eight chil
dren, only three now living, viz.: William H., James P., and D. Jane. In 1853
Mr. Barrett took for his second wife Miss Margaret (Groff) Giersa, a daughter
of Andrew Groff, and the widow of George L. Giersa. She was born in Frank
lin County, Mo., September 16, 1821, and died in the same county October 19,
1887. To them were born nine children, four now living: John C., Harriet,
Nora and Groff. Although starting in life with very little of this world's goods
Mr. Barrett has accumulated considerable property, and can live in comfort the
balance of his days. In 1850, in company with George L. Giersa and others,
he crossed the plains to California, driving four teams of oxen. While on the
way he took the cholera, and by using his own medicine cured himself, but
owing to ill health returned shortly, satisfied that health was better than wealth. Source: Goodpeed's 1888 History of Franklin Co., MO, page 715.
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: John C. Barrett
Age: 65
Birth Date: Abt 1815
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Saint Johns, Franklin, Missouri, USA
House Number: 1
Dwelling Number: 247
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Margaret Barrett
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
John C. Barrett 65
Margaret Barrett 58
Harriett Barrett 23
Nora Barrett 18
Robert Barrett 14
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint Johns, Franklin, Missouri; Roll: 686; Page: 221D; Enumeration District: 076
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: John C Barrett
Age: 45
Birth Year: 1815
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: St Johns, Franklin, Missouri
Household Members: Name Age
John C Barrett 45
Margaret Barrett 39
Mary E Gierson 19
Wm H Barrett 17
Andrew Gierson 17
James P Barrett 15
Ditha J Barrett 14
Thos J Gierson 14
Harrison Barrett 7
Harriet F Barrett 5
John C Barrett 4
Louisa Barrett 3
Susan M Barrett 1
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: St Johns, Franklin, Missouri; Roll: M653_619; Page: 362; Family History Library Film: 803619
Family Members
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