Brief Life History of John William
When John William Barney was born on 15 April 1823, in Wayne Township, Fayette, Ohio, United States, his father, Charles Barney, was 40 and his mother, Mercy Yeoman, was 37. He married Abigail Washburn Willey on 2 January 1851, in Pleasant Grove, Des Moines, Iowa, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter. He immigrated to Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States in 1852 and lived in Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States in 1850 and Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States in 1870. He died on 22 April 1902, in Provo, Utah, Utah, United States, at the age of 79, and was buried in Spanish Fork City Cemetery, Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States.
Photos and Memories (7)
Do you know John William? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (18)
- John Barney, "United States Census, 1870"
- John Barney, "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934"
- John William Barney, "Find A Grave Index"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (8)
+3 More Children
World Events (8)
1825 · The Crimes Act
The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.
1836 · Kirtland Temple Dedicated
On March 27, 1836, the Kirtland Temple was dedicated.
1846
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
Name Meaning
English: habitational name from Barney in Norfolk, which is probably named with an Old English personal name Bera (with genitive -n) + Old English ēg ‘island, dry ground in a marsh’.
English: from the personal name Barney, a pet form of Bernard .
Scottish: possibly from the Old Norse personal name Bjarni (from bjǫrn ‘bear’).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.