Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Delayed Birth Certificate
All Information As Of Time Of Birth
Full Name: ELDEN GUY BARNES
Date of Birth: Mar. 3, 1916
Place of Birth: Mann Twp. Bedford Co.
Children Born Alive to This Mother and Living at Time of This Birth, Including This Child: 5
Attendant at Birth: None in Attendance
Was Mother Married to Father of Child: Yes
Father of Child:
Full Name: Dossie Barnes
Color or Race: White
Age at Time of This Birth: 35 years
Birthplace: Mann Twp. Bedford Co. Pa.
Occupation: Farmer
Present Address: Clearville R.D. #1, Pa.
Mother of Child:
Full Name: Maye Akers
Color or Race: White
Age at Time of This Birth: 31 years
Birthplace: Akersville, Fulton Co. Pa.
Occupation: Housewife
Present Address: Clearville R.D. #1, Pa.
I, Elden Guy Barnes, being duly sworn on oath, testify that the facts concerning my birth set forth upon this application are true and correct.

{signed} Elden Guy Barnes, New Enterprise, R.D. #1

I certify that the above applicant for registration of facts of birth has appeared before me and testified to their truth as set forth and affixed his signature thereto and in my presence.

This 24th day of Feb. 1942, G.W. Holland, J.P., Fishertown, Pa.

Abstract of Supporting Evidence

Name and Kind of Document (including by whom issued and signed, and date of issue):

1. Bible Record [in] possession of Dossie Barnes, 2-24-42, signed G.W. Colland, date original document was made: Birth, 3-3-16.

2. Affidavit of Dossie Barnes - Bloomfield, Pa., father, notarized 2-24-42.

3. Affidavit of Esther Robinson - (neighbor) - Mann Twp. Bedford Co. Pa., notarized 2-27-42.

4. Affidavit of Joseph Howsare - (neighbor) - Mann Twp. Bedford Co. Pa., notarized 2-27-42.

5. Record of Bakers Summit School - Bakers Summit, Pa., signed Elvin R. Burke, (Principal), was 15 yrs, 1931.

I certify that no prior certificate has been found in the State Bureau of Vital Statistics for this registrant and that evidence has been seen and read which substantiates the facts set forth in the foregoing abstract.

Tom E. Williams, Director, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Mar. 20, 1942.
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Obituary, from Johnstown, PA: Tribune-Democrat

Barnes, Elden G., "Barney", 92, of Richland Township died March 12, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center. Born March 3, 1916, in Piney Creek, PA. Son of Dossie and Nancy Maye (Akers) Barnes. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Elloise (Reffner) Barnes; brothers, Roy, Alfred, Clarence, Grant, Sherman, Merle and Elmer and sisters, Blanche Rose and Mildred Barnes. He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, the former Hilda (Hoffman); loving daughter, Nancy, wife of Richard Caldwell, New Florence; son, Donald, married to the former Darlene Fisher, Charlotte, NC; step-sons, William Karshin, and Randy Karshin, married to the former Regina Moreau; 4 beloved grandsons, Michael, Mark, Brady and Brook; 3 adopted grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sister, Bertha Snider, Armagh, and several nieces and nephews. Elden was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church. While a member he was involved with the Men's Prayer Breakfast where he assisted in the kitchen. Elden also attended Oakland United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Johnstown Senior Citizens where he played cards and shot pool with his best friend, Joe. Elden belonged to 2 bowling leagues and loved pitching horse shoes. Friends will be received from 3-8 PM Friday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland. Funeral service will be held 2 P.M. on Saturday at the Bethany United Methodist Church, Rev. Jeffrey Vanderhoff and Rev. Randy Baines officiating. Private interment will take place at Bedford Memorial Park.
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