John Carnes, deceased, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Carnes, natives of Maryland, was born in 1812; at the age of 14 he moved to Ohio, and in 1858 married Michel Hardin, who was born in Harrison county, 0., in 1814, and they had one child. He came to this State about 35 years ago, and located in this tp., where he lived until his death, which occurred in 1867. Mrs. Carnes carried on the farm until her son John was old enough to attend to it. Both Mr. and Mrs. Carnes were members of the United Brethren Church. P. 0., New Salem.

History of Pike County Chapman & Co. 1880 (People/ Towns / Religion/ )