Choteau Acantha (MT), 6 Aug 1913
A Pioneer Passes Away
William D. Barnes who departed this life July 31, 1913 was born near Centralia, Boone county, Missouri, May 6, 1844. He came to Montana in 1864 and spent most of his life at Canyon Ferry.
It must have been a great relief when in company with two or three hundred emigrants, he reached Virginia City. For many weeks, day by day, they had moved forward as their ox teams could make the trip. Oft times to protect the property and lives of the emigrants they engaged in battle with the Indians.
Mr. Barnes became a citizen of Helena in the days of its bachelor population before the first lady settler had given to Last Chance the name it now bears.
He afterward settled at Canyon Ferry, and became interested in the mining industry in which business he was quite successful.
He was for many years a member of the Montana Pioneer Society.
The early training received in a Christian home, his father was a Baptist clergyman, was not forgotten. He was a kind considerate friend; a devoted and affectionate father.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Barnes; four children, Mr. G.R. Barnes, and Mrs. Joseph Robinson of Helena. Mrs. William Wallace and Mr. James B. Barnes of Choteau, and eight grandchildren who will miss his vacant chair.
Funeral services took place at the Wallace home on the Cascade ranch Aug. 2, 1913. Rev. Percy R. McMahon of the First Methodist church officiated, and the last remains were laid to rest in Choteau cemetery.
A Pioneer Passes Away
William D. Barnes who departed this life July 31, 1913 was born near Centralia, Boone county, Missouri, May 6, 1844. He came to Montana in 1864 and spent most of his life at Canyon Ferry.
It must have been a great relief when in company with two or three hundred emigrants, he reached Virginia City. For many weeks, day by day, they had moved forward as their ox teams could make the trip. Oft times to protect the property and lives of the emigrants they engaged in battle with the Indians.
Mr. Barnes became a citizen of Helena in the days of its bachelor population before the first lady settler had given to Last Chance the name it now bears.
He afterward settled at Canyon Ferry, and became interested in the mining industry in which business he was quite successful.
He was for many years a member of the Montana Pioneer Society.
The early training received in a Christian home, his father was a Baptist clergyman, was not forgotten. He was a kind considerate friend; a devoted and affectionate father.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Barnes; four children, Mr. G.R. Barnes, and Mrs. Joseph Robinson of Helena. Mrs. William Wallace and Mr. James B. Barnes of Choteau, and eight grandchildren who will miss his vacant chair.
Funeral services took place at the Wallace home on the Cascade ranch Aug. 2, 1913. Rev. Percy R. McMahon of the First Methodist church officiated, and the last remains were laid to rest in Choteau cemetery.
Choteau Acantha (MT), 6 Aug 1913
A Pioneer Passes Away
William D. Barnes who departed this life July 31, 1913 was born near Centralia, Boone county, Missouri, May 6, 1844. He came to Montana in 1864 and spent most of his life at Canyon Ferry.
It must have been a great relief when in company with two or three hundred emigrants, he reached Virginia City. For many weeks, day by day, they had moved forward as their ox teams could make the trip. Oft times to protect the property and lives of the emigrants they engaged in battle with the Indians.
Mr. Barnes became a citizen of Helena in the days of its bachelor population before the first lady settler had given to Last Chance the name it now bears.
He afterward settled at Canyon Ferry, and became interested in the mining industry in which business he was quite successful.
He was for many years a member of the Montana Pioneer Society.
The early training received in a Christian home, his father was a Baptist clergyman, was not forgotten. He was a kind considerate friend; a devoted and affectionate father.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Barnes; four children, Mr. G.R. Barnes, and Mrs. Joseph Robinson of Helena. Mrs. William Wallace and Mr. James B. Barnes of Choteau, and eight grandchildren who will miss his vacant chair.
Funeral services took place at the Wallace home on the Cascade ranch Aug. 2, 1913. Rev. Percy R. McMahon of the First Methodist church officiated, and the last remains were laid to rest in Choteau cemetery.
A Pioneer Passes Away
William D. Barnes who departed this life July 31, 1913 was born near Centralia, Boone county, Missouri, May 6, 1844. He came to Montana in 1864 and spent most of his life at Canyon Ferry.
It must have been a great relief when in company with two or three hundred emigrants, he reached Virginia City. For many weeks, day by day, they had moved forward as their ox teams could make the trip. Oft times to protect the property and lives of the emigrants they engaged in battle with the Indians.
Mr. Barnes became a citizen of Helena in the days of its bachelor population before the first lady settler had given to Last Chance the name it now bears.
He afterward settled at Canyon Ferry, and became interested in the mining industry in which business he was quite successful.
He was for many years a member of the Montana Pioneer Society.
The early training received in a Christian home, his father was a Baptist clergyman, was not forgotten. He was a kind considerate friend; a devoted and affectionate father.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Barnes; four children, Mr. G.R. Barnes, and Mrs. Joseph Robinson of Helena. Mrs. William Wallace and Mr. James B. Barnes of Choteau, and eight grandchildren who will miss his vacant chair.
Funeral services took place at the Wallace home on the Cascade ranch Aug. 2, 1913. Rev. Percy R. McMahon of the First Methodist church officiated, and the last remains were laid to rest in Choteau cemetery.
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