Name of Deceased: Jacob BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: The Hoosier Democrat: Flora, IN
Obit: Saturday 17 Feb 1906  (date of death previous Sunday: 12 Feb 1906)
JACOB  BARNARD  PASSED  AWAY  SUNDAY  NOON
 Death Due to a   Tumor  which  Baffled  the  Skill  of  the  Surgeons
PROMINENT FIGURE IN TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY
Community Loses a Man Who Was Honored and Respected by All

        Jacob BARNARD, one of the best known citizens of Carroll county, died at his home one mile northeast of Flora Sunday at 12:45 p.m., after an illness extending over a period of several years. The cause of his death was a tumorous growth in the left side, which appeared about five years ago, but which did not develop into a dangerous stage until a little over a year ago.  Three years ago an operation was performed with apparently successful results, but in a few months the growth appeared in a more dangerous and advanced form, and then the X-ray was resorted to, but this only demonstrated that the disease was rapidly reaching a more aggravated condition.  Last fall a second operation was performed with little or no results, and then the most skilled specialists in Chicago and Indianapolis were consulted, but gave him no encouragement, stating that a third operation would prove fatal. He returned home and about four months ago took to his bed, where he gradually grew weaker until death came to his relief.
        Deceased was born Oct. 6, 1861, being 44 years, 4 months and 5 days of age. The greater part of his life was spent on the farm. He was educated in the schools of Carroll county and when quite a young man began teaching at which profession he was successful, having been employed as instructor in the schools of the county for a number of years. In 1883 he went to California, remaining one summer. In 1885 he returned to California, locating at Marysville, where he remained for three years. While in the west he followed teaching, but not being favorably impressed with the country, he returned to Flora, where he resided continuously up to the time of his death. He never married, always residing with his mother and sister on the old home farm.
        Jacob Barnard was a man of sterling worth and character, honest, upright, true to his friends and loyal to all institutions to which he lent his influence; never swerving from his duty as he saw it. He was broad-minded yet conservative, always dealing justly with his fellowman. He was frank yet cautious in his utterances, never wounding the feelings of anyone intentionally. He was a great reader and was well posted on current literature, and was often consulted on questions of interest on various topics. For a number of years he made a close study of the origin, customs and habits of foreign peoples, and there was probably not a man in Carrroll county who could give more information on this subject that Jacob Barnard. A short time before he became afflicted he was planning a tour of the old world, always having a desire to come in personal contact with the peoples of foreign countries, thus making his education along this line a practical one.
      He was a lifelong Republican and was an important factor in the political affairs of his home township and county. He never united with any church but was a regular attendant, and took great interest in the Sunday school, which he often attended. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and was prominent in the workings of the order.
        He leaves a mother, two sisters – Miss Lucinda BARNARD and Mrs. Sarah BURGE, and a nephew, Alva BURGE, besides a large number of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure.
       The funeral was conducted Wednesday forenoon at ten o’clock at the Old Order Dunkard church, on East Columbia street, Elder John F. Flora officiating. The Masons took charge of the remains.  Interment at Maple Lawn.
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Name of Deceased: Elliott BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, IN
Obit: Saturday 8 August 1914  Date of Death previous Thursday:  6 August.
ELLIOTT  BARNARD, DELPHI CONTRACTOR,
DIES  AT  PERU:  HEART   TROUBLE

        Coming like lightning from a clear sky, news of the sudden death of Elliott BARNARD of Delphi cast a gloom of sadness over that city, Flora and eastern Carroll county early Thursday morning. From all particulars we could gain through a telephone call to the home of his brother, Perry BARNARD at Lafayette, late Thursday afternoon Barnard was at work at Peru when stricken with heart trouble, death being very sudden.  He was making Peru his headquarters while superintending the building of some roads near that city, he having been one of the county’s leading contractors the past several years, being at the time of his death, a member of the contracting firm of Beall, Barnard & Bell, of Logansport.
        E. E. BARNARD, the son of W. A. and Mary [GWINN] BARNARD, was born in Burlington township 50 years ago last May, on the old Barnard homestead about two and one-half miles northwest of Burlington. His young boyhood was spent in that community and many were the days he and his young friends spent in enticing the witching fish from their haunts and hiding places under old stumps, rocks and brush in the water of the treacherous Wild Cat.  
        At the age of 24, in May 1888, he was united in marriage to Miss Cora REAMS of Adams township, who survives.  He continued to make Burlington township his home until about 1886 when he moved to Delphi and entered in the hotel business with another Delphi resident, Allison. The venture did not prove much of a success for himself and after following this vocation for about two years he gave it up.  The next heard from him was under President McKinley’s term, when he was named by that great official as postmaster for his city. He served with honor to himself through three terms, being succeeded by Robert J. Hay.  At one time back in the early nineties he led his party, being county chairman and was pronounced one of the best organizers that has ever filled the office. After leaving the post office he took up the road contracting business and had since engaged in such.  He was a partner in the firm that improved Columbia street just a few years ago. He and his wife had never been blessed with children, therefore she is left without comfort, alone in the world. He had for several years been a member of the Delphi Knights of Pythias Lodge.  Besides the sorrowing wife and aged parents, he is survived by three brothers and a sister as follows: Perry BARNARD of Lafayette; Mrs. Frank LANDES of Georgia; Noah BARNARD of Forest, and Odes, whose whereabouts are unknown.  The funeral arrangements were not known when we went to press.
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Name of Deceased: JOHN PERRY BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, IN
Obit: Saturday 19 August 1922; date of death 14 August
JESSE [sic*]  BARNARD  DIES  AT  PARIS, ILL.; BODY  SHIPPED  BACK

        John Perry [*] BARNARD, aged 62 years, a former resident of this city, died last Monday morning at Paris, Illinois, following an operation. His death came after a lingering illness.  Following his residence here he lived at Lafayette for several years and then moved to Illinois. While living here he was a well known painter.
        He was born in Carroll county, a son of William and Mary [GWINN] BARNARD, both now dead. In young manhood he was united in marriage to Kate KENNEDY. To them was born three children, two of whom preceded him in death. Besides the widow he is survived by one son, Russell, of Paris, Illinois, yet at home; three brothers, Charles BARNARD of Berkeley, Cal.; Noah BARNARD, Kokomo, and Otis BARNARD of Reeds, Mo., one sister, Mrs. Alice LANDIS of Burlington, and a large host of other relatives and friends.  Deceased had for many years been a member of the Burlington Christian church.
        The remains were brought to this city Tuesday evening and the funeral services held at the Christian church, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by Rev. D. J. Thornton, of Burlington.  Interment was made in Maple Lawn cemetery.

[*] The headline gives the name as Jesse; the obit says John Perry, as does his gravestone.   Marriage and census records list him as Perry or John Perry.  His wife is listed in census  as Sarah C., probably Catherine.
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Name of Deceased: Jessie [Bennett] BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, Ind
Obit: : Saturday 28 October  1899  Date of Death 26 October 1899.

                               MRS.  JESSIE  BARNARD  DEATH

         Mrs. Jessie BARNARD, wife of John BARNARD of Delphi, died at her home at that place Thursday of consumption. She was the daughter of  J. H. and Elizabeth [SINES] BENNETT of east of here; and had been very poorly for some time.
      She was born August 12, 1874 and died October 26, 1899, being 25 years, 2 months and 24 days of age.  Mrs. Barnard was a member of the Christian church and was highly respected by all who knew her. She leaves a 14 month-old son.
      The funeral will be held today at the Christian church at Delphi, at 10:30, Rev. Lee Tinsley officiating. Interment will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Delphi.
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Name of Deceased: Lydia  [JORDAN]  BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, IND
Obit: Saturday 22 September  1923; date of death 15 September
MRS.  LYDIA  BARNARD  PASSES  AWAY
AFTER  ONE  YEAR’S  ILLNESS

        Just at the sunset of life and as the shadows were falling upon the close of day. Mrs. William R. BARNARD, for many years a resident of Flora and vicinity, died at the family home in Carrollton township, northeast of the city, last Saturday evening at 6:30. Death was due to a complication of diseases and came after almost a year’s illness.  Funeral services were held at the Bachelor Run Church of the Brethren Tuesday morning at 10:30, conducted by Elders Will Angle, Benjamin Wray and Riley Flora.  Interment was made in Maple Lawn.
        Lydia Ann JORDAN, daughter of Joseph and Julia [FLORA] JORDAN, was born in Preble county, Ohio, August 25, 1865 and was at her demise 58 years and 23 days of age. She came to Indiana in 1881, locating in Carroll county, which had since been her home. She was united in marriage to William BARNARD on July 3, 1887. To this union five children were born.  One preceded her in infancy. She leaves four children, one son and three daughters. They are Mrs. Guy COPLEN and Joe BARNARD of east of Camden, and Ruth and Arlene, at home.  Besides these there remain the devoted husband, two grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Andrew ALLEN of Carrollton township; Mrs. Jane CAMPBELL of Gratis, Ohio; Mrs. Ann SUMAN of Eaton, Ohio, and Mrs. Susie HARKLOO of Summerville, Ohio; two brothers, Charles JORDAN of Middletown, and Skinner JORDAN of West Elkton, Ohio, and many relatives and friends, to mourn her departure.
       Deceased united with the Flora Church of the Brethren in 1910 and had lived a faithful consistent Christian life until death.  A short time previous to her demise she called for the elders of the church and was anointed.  She was very patient during her long period of suffering and always was looking on the bright side of life.  She expressed her appreciation and joy in attending church services.  In fact she was a noble woman, a fine Christian mother, always willing to sacrifice for the help and enjoyment of others. Even at the very last she was ready to go and meet her Saviour.
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Name of Deceased: Margaret  [SALISBURY] BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat, Flora, IN
Obit: Saturday 7  November  1925;  Date of death 3 Nov.
“GRANDMA”   BARNARD  SUCCUMBS  AT  AGE  OF  89  YEARS

        Following almost a six year’s illness, Mrs. Margaret BARNARD, widow of the late John M. BARNARD, at one time the best known insurance agent in this section of the state, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John OAKS, on South Center street Tuesday. Death was due to cancer.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the Oaks home, conducted by Rev. O. L. Prentice, of Geetingsville. Interment was made in Maple Lawn cemetery.
        Margaret Etter, daughter of James and Elizabeth SALISBURY, was born near Camden, on November 26, 1836, and at her demise was 88 years, 11 months and 7 days of age. On September 17, 1857, she was united in  marriage  to  John M.  BARNARD, who  preceded  her in  death November 7, 1910.  There  were born to  this  union  fourteen  children, six  of  whom  survive. They are:  Ellis,  of  Alton,  Ill.; Frank, of  Raisin
 City, California; Charles E. of near Bringhurst; Mrs. William FELIX of Lafayette, and Ira BARNARD and Mrs. John OAKS, of this city. She had 25 grandchildren, 22 of whom are still living, and 23 great-grandchildren, 21 of whom survive.
        For the past six years she had been an invalid in the Oaks home, where she was cared for by the daughter and by a granddaughter, Miss Iva CRAIG, whom she reared in her home from childhood and who cared for her tenderly in all her last years. Her patience through her last sickness was characteristic of her entire life; and she passed away in the assurance of an Eternal home.
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Name of Deceased: Mary T.  [GWINN] BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, Indiana
Obit: Saturday 29 November 1919; Date of Death 25 November 1919.
MARY  T.  BARNARD, BURLINGTON  TOWNSHIP  PIONEER,  DEAD

        Mrs. Mary T. BARNARD, widow of William A. BARNARD, who died March 27, 1916, and one of the pioneer ladies of Carroll county, answered the final summons at her home in Burlington Monday afternoon at about four o’clock. Death came after a twelve-year illness and was due to old age and its complications. The last illness was of one week’s duration. The funeral services were held at the Burlington Church of Christ Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the pastor, Rev. D. J. Thornton. Interment was made in the Burlington cemetery.
        Deceased is survived by five children, Mrs. Dr. B. F. LANDIS of Burlington, with whom she made her home; Charley BARNARD of Oakland, California; Perry BARNARD of Paris, Illinois; Noah BARNARD of Burlington, and Otis BARNARD of Reeds, Missouri. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Rebecca BROWN of Howard county, one brother, J. M GWINN of Rushville; twelve grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a large host of friends to mourn her departure
        She was one of seven children of John T. and Margaret [WILLIAMS] GWINN, early pioneers of Burlington township, where all of her life, with the exception of two years following her marriage when she went to Iowa with her husband, was spent.
        She was born July 29, 1837. In February, 1855, she was united in marriage. To this union were born seven children, those above being the survivors. For about sixty years she had been a devout member of the Burlington Christian church, always a faithful follower of the Lowly Nazarene, her life being one of those fine examples of devotion to duty, home and children, her inmost thoughts being for the welfare of others. She had lived to see her children become useful men and women and in turn to have the aid, comfort, kindly advice and sympathy during the years when the value of a mother’s love cannot be measured. For more than sixty years she had lived with her husband and though time had brought the withered cheek and the silver locks she was, indeed, to him a helpmate until his death. Who can estimate the value of such a mother or measure the depths of her devotion? The precepts of such a life in years that are to come will be incarnated in posterity and when we stop to reflect upon the elements of human progress, we realize that at the bottom of all that is good and permanent is the home – and wherever the mother is, there is the family circle. Mary Barnard will be greatly missed.
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Name of Deceased: Nancy  [FLORA]  CLARK BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IND
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, Indiana
Obit: Saturday 12  June  1910. Date of Death 9 June.
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Name of Deceased: OBED  BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IND
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, Indiana
Obit: Saturday 21  June 1914

OBED  BARNARD,  PIONEER  RESIDENT OF BURLINGTON, DEAD

        Obed BARNARD died at his home in Walton last Saturday, from ailments incident to old age, aged 83 years. Mr. Barnard was a resident of Carroll county all his life until about 15 years ago he married a lady at Walton and went there to live.
        He was one of the fellows who “done things” during his active life, and was one of the leaders in business, political and religious life in the vicinity of Burlington for 40 years or more.   He was engaged in several business enterprises, which developed and put Burlington on the map. He was so enthusiastic in whatever he believed right that he was sometimes considered “cranky” by those who did not know him as he really was.  In politics he was one of the leading Republicans of his township and held the office of trustee for several years.
       He was also the party’s candidate for state representative at one time. When the prohibition party was formed, he took a stand with it because he believed that the drink habit was a national curse, and he followed his conscientious convictions. His religion was that of the Christian church and he was one of the pillars in that church body at Burlington, for more than 50 years. He was morally upright and religiously honest. All Burlington township mourns his death.
        He was married in young manhood, to a daughter of John T. GWINN [*], one of the pioneers of Burlington township and five children from this union survive as follows:  Frank, of Chicago; Sylvester, of Burlington; Morris, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Frank PITMAN, of Logansport; and Mrs. A. L. WITTER of Claremont, California, all of whom, except the last mentioned, were present at the funeral.  Mrs. Barnard died about 20 years ago.  He took a second wife in the person of Mrs. Elizabeth COOPER.  She lived but a short time and later he married a Mrs. PATTON of Walton, who survives. There is also an aged brother, William BARNARD.

[*] Note: The parents of his first wife may be incorrect here; John T Gwinn’s daughter Mary Gwinn married William Barnard (see their obituaries in these pages). Obed Barnard’s marriage to another Mary Gwinn was about the same time;  she may have been a cousin to the other  Mary.
DEATH’S   CURTAIN   DROPS  ON  CAREER  NANCY  BARNARD

       After  a long and painful illness, Mrs. Nancy BARNARD, whose home was four miles southeast of this city, passed to her eternal reward June 9th.  Her maiden name was FLORA and represents one of the best families in Carroll county.
       At the age of 18, on November 1, 1860, she became the wife of John CLARK, who died in February, 1879.  By this marriage she was the mother of nine children, five of whom remain to mourn their loss, viz: Druscilla CRIPE, Amanda HARTER, Ella McCORMICK, Emma JOHNSON, and Wm. J. [CLARK].  
       She was afterwards on September 28, 1879, married to J. M. BARNARD.  This union was blessed with three children  of  which  two daughters, May  WITTER  and  Roxie  WAGONER,  remain.  This  interesting  group of children were kindly affectionate toward one another and also their parents seemed to be of the same father and mother.        Sister Barnard was fully prepared for the summons of the Lord whom she served, and will be greatly missed in the community, the church and the home. She was a consistent member of the Church of the Brethren for many years and died as she had lived, near her Savior.
        She was born in Carroll county May 7, 1842, and was therefore 68 years, 1 month and 2 days old when translated to heaven.  Appropriate funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Elder A. G. Crosswhite in the home, and duplicated at the church in this city upon the request of the husband, who was critically ill and still remains in that condition.  Interment in Moss cemetery.
Note: she was a daughter of Jacob & Mahala {GOODWIN] FLORA
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Name of Deceased: William BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IND
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, Indiana
Obit: Saturday 30 March  1918: Date of Death 27 March.
WILLIAM  BARNARD  PASSES  AWAY  AFTER  MANY   USEFUL  YEARS

        William A. BARNARD, one of the best known men of the county and a resident of Burlington township for almost three quarters of a century, died at his home in Burlington Wednesday morning at five o’clock, following an illness that had dated back since the holidays. He had been bedfast about five weeks. Cause of death is attributed to a complication of diseases incident to old age.  The funeral services were held yesterday (Friday) afternoon at two o’clock from the Burlington Christian church, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Elmo Higham, Interment was made in the Burlington cemetery.
        William BARNARD, one of seven children that blessed the home of Paul and Lurena BARNARD, was born at Hillsboro, Wayne county, August 15, 1834, making him at the time of death 83 years, seven months and 12 days of age.  In 1845 his parents emigrated to Carroll county, locating near Burlington.  Here he helped make  from  the  wilderness one of the best farms in the county and for many years following farming as his life’s vocation.
        February 28, 1856, he  was united in marriage to Mary  T. GWINN, who  still  survives.  Seven   children were born to the union, two of them, Elliott BARNARD and W. W. BARNARD, preceding their father to the Great Beyond.  The other five are left with the aged companion to mourn his departure. They are: Charles F. BARNARD of Oakland, California; J. F. BARNARD of Paris, Illinois; Mrs. Dr. B. F. LANDIS of Black Mountain, North Carolina; Noah BARNARD of New London and Otis BARNARD of Leeds, Missouri.
        Deceased was the last surviving member of the family of Paul BARNARD. For over 60 years he had been a member of the Christian church at Burlington, giving willingly of his time and money to further Christianity in the community.  He was one of the well liked pioneer residents of Burlington and even though his course has been run, his name will still be cherished in that community.
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Name of Deceased: William BARNARD
County Name: Carroll State: IN
Newspaper: Hoosier Democrat: Flora, Indiana
Obit: Saturday 25 October  1930: date of death 18 October.
WM.  BARNARD  ACCIDENTALLY  SHOOTS   SELF  WHILE  HUNTING

           William R. BARNARD, aged 68 years, one of the highly respected farmers of Carrollton township, met a tragic death last Saturday morning shortly before the noon hour when he accidentally shot himself to death while hunting rabbits on his farm about four miles northeast of this city. Earlier in the morning he had come to Flora. Upon returning home he told a daughter, Mrs. Ruth TURLEY, who resides with him, that he was going out to hunt, taking the gun with him. When he did not return at the noon hour the daughter became worried and sent her daughter, Aurora Turley, aged 14, to look for him.
       The dead body was found not over 40 rods from the house with a  wound just below the heart. The body was lying in a pasture field and the gun was on the opposite side of the fence, only a few feet distant. Neighbors were at once summoned and carried the prostrate body to the home and a physician was called. Death, it is thought, had been almost instant. Barnard had a wound less than an inch in diameter in his breast. The charge had torn away part of the man's liver , had gone through the heart and most of it had lodged in his right side. No one had heard the shot.
        From all  appearances, Barnard was attempting to get over a high wire fence. When he reached its top he had attempted to set his gun down and it must have caught on the strands of the fence, causing it to be shot off.   Evidently the injured man had for a short time at least, lodged on the fence, and then toppled backwards. powder burns from the 20-gauge shotgun indicated the shot had been at close range. Traces of blood were found on the wire of the fence. Barnard's body was also slightly scratched, as though he had hung to the fence at last temporarily. The news of the accident cast a deep pallor of gloom over Carrolton township.
        Dr. Clarence Hunter, Carroll county's "chiropractor" coroner, held an inquest relative to the death and on Monday rendered his verdict as "accidental death, caused by the accidental discharge of a shotgun while climbing a fence."  The testimony of witnesses to the finding of the body, Carl Flora and Asa James, were filed with the coroner's inquest.
        William R. BARNARD, son of James Monroe and Sally [FLORA] BARNARD, was born October 2, 1861. He was married to Lydia A. JORDAN on July 3, 1887. To this union were born five children, Mrs. Verna COPLEN of near Camden; Mrs. Ruth TURLEY, who resided with her father; Joseph M. BARNARD of Carrollton township; Mrs. Arlene CREE of near Bringhurst, and one daughter who died in infancy. He also leaves to mourn his departure eight grandchildren, one brother, Joseph L. BARNARD of Washington D. C., two half sisters, Mrs. Date WITTER of east of Flora and Mrs. Ross WAGONER of northeast of town; four step-sisters, Mrs. Drusilla CRIPE, Mrs. Amanda HARTER and Mrs. Emma JOHNSON, this city, and Mrs. Ella McCORMICK of Delphi; one step-brother, William CLARK, well known local decorator, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
        Deceased was born and lived all his life in Carroll county. he was a loving father, a good neighbor, and although of a quiet disposition, was always ready and willing to help when needed.   He united with the Church of the Brethren and was baptized on Thanksgiving Day, 1911. He was preceded in death by his wife on September 15, 1923.
        Funeral services were held at the Bachelor Run Church of the Brethren Monday afternoon at two o'clock with Elder Will Angle in charge. Burial was made in Maple Lawn cemetery.