Alben William Barkley (1877 - 1956)

Born 24 Nov 1877 in Lowes, Graves, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Dorothy (Brower) Barkley — married 23 Jun 1903 in Lake, Tennessee

Died 30 Apr 1956 at age 78 in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States

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Preceded by 34th Vice President Harry S. Truman Preceded by Richard P. Ernst Preceded by John Sherman Cooper

Alben W. Barkley 35th Vice President of the United States 1949—1953 US Senator (Class 3) from Kentucky 1927—1949 US Senator (Class 2) from Kentucky[1] 1955—1956

Succeeded by 36th Vice President Richard Nixon Succeeded by Garrett L. Withers Succeeded by Robert Humphreys

Biography

Alben Barkley is Notable.

Alben was born in 1877. He was the son of John Wilson Barkley and Electra Elizabeth Smith. He married Dorothy Brower on 23 Jun 1903 in Lake, Tennessee. They have 3 children: David, Marian, Laura. He passed away in 1956. Burial in Mount Kenton Cemetery, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky.

Famous Last Words

Before serving as Vice President, Barkley had served as Congressman for 14 years, and as Senator from Kentucky for nearly 22 years, as Majority leader for 10 and Minority leader for 2 of those years. When his term as Vice President had ended, he once again was elected to the Senate. His time as Vice President had cost him his seniority in the Senate, and he was assigned a desk in the back of the chamber with the freshmen Senators. Senior West Virginia Senator Harley M. Kilgore, in deference to Barkley, offered to exchange seats, a move that would put him with the senior members of the Senate, but he declined. Commenting on this during a speech at Washington and Lee University, Barkley alluded to Psalm 84:10, saying. "I'm glad to sit on the back row, for I would rather be a servant in the House of the Lord than to sit in the seats of the mighty." He then collapsed onstage and died of a heart attack.

In the 1880 census, Willie (age 2) was the son of John W. Barkly in Pottsville, Graves, Kentucky, United States.^[2]

In the 1900 census, Alben (age 23) was the single son of John W Barkley in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, United States.^[3]

A married Dorothy Brower on 23 June 1903 in Lake, Tennessee, United States.^[4]

In the 1910 census, Alvin (age 32) was the married son of John W Barkley in Paducah Ward 2, McCracken, Kentucky, United States.^[5]

Alben was in a military record in 1917-1918 in McCracken, Kentucky, United States.^[6]

In the 1930 census, Alben (age 52) was the married head of household in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, United States.^[7]

In the 1940 census, Alben (age 62) was the married head of household in Magisterial District 3, McCracken, Kentucky, United States.^[8]

Alben was in a military record on 27 April 1942 in Paducah, Mccracken, Kentucky, United States.^[9]

Alben, son of John Wilson Barkley & Electra Smith, died (age 78) on 30 April 1956 in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States.^[10]

Alben, son of John Wilson Barkley & Electra Smith, died (age 78) on 30 April 1956 in Washington, District Of Columbia, United States.^[11]

Alben died on 30 April 1956 and was buried in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, United States.^[12]

Alben was in an obituary in May 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri. He died on 30 April 1956.^[13]

Sources

1. ↑ Died in office, vacant April 30, 1956 – June 21, 1956 when successor appointed.
2. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00080; Digital film/folder number: 005160676; FHL microfilm: 1254415; Image number: 648; Sheet number: 220; Sheet letter: D
   FamilySearch Record: MCCK-XJC (accessed 5 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YYV-9T4T
   Willie A Barkly (2), single son, in household of John W. Barkly (26) in Pottsville, Graves, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky, United States.
3. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 62; Digital film/folder number: 004118929; FHL microfilm: 1240540; Image number: 292; Sheet number: 13; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00791-0
   FamilySearch Record: M9H8-5ZM (accessed 5 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6X1Q-83P
   Alben Barkley (23), single son, in household of John W Barkley (43) in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Tennessee Marriages, 1796-1950"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005728764; FHL microfilm: 1007781; Record number: 4811386
   FamilySearch Record: XDMN-CZG (accessed 5 April 2024)
   A W Barkley marriage to Dorothy Brower on 23 Jun 1903 in Lake, Tennessee, United States.
5. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971606; FHL microfilm: 1374506; Image number: 401; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03405-1
   FamilySearch Record: M26C-H3X (accessed 5 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RVN-QDR
   Alvin Barkley (32), married son, in household of John W Barkley (55) in Paducah Ward 2, McCracken, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.
6. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005150753; FHL microfilm: 1653651
   FamilySearch Record: K35R-HTC (accessed 5 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YTW-3DFD Image number 05428
   Name: Alben William Barkley; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: McCracken, Kentucky, United States; Birth Date: 24 Nov 1877; Birth Place: , , United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
7. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 89; Digital film/folder number: 004950769; FHL microfilm: 2340503; Image number: 640; Sheet number: 32; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03762-0
   FamilySearch Record: XMF7-LXP (accessed 5 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R4T-DZS
   Alben W Barkley (52), married head of household in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.
8. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 66; Digital film/folder number: 005460795; Image number: 564; Sheet number: 7; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: K7Y3-YCV (accessed 5 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-W8TP
   Alben W Barkley (62), married head of household in Magisterial District 3, McCracken, Kentucky, United States. Born in Kentucky.
9. ↑ Military: "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Digital film/folder number: 101395453; Image number: 276
   FamilySearch Record: QKC4-JYJL (accessed 5 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91F-X91S-L
   Name: Alben William Barkley; Race: White; Residence Place: Paducah; Military Draft Registration Date: 27 Apr 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Paducah, Mccracken, Kentucky, United States; Birth Date: 24 Nov 1877; Birth Place: Lowes, Kentucky; Complexion: Ruddy; Occupation Employer: United States Senate; Height: 5 11; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Gray; Weight: 210; Age: 64; System Of Record: SLS.
10. ↑ Death: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987"
    citing Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond
    FamilySearch Record: QVYG-5DC2 (accessed 5 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C95D-D93L-3 Image number 00091
    Alben William Barkley death 30 Apr 1956 (born 24 Nov 1877), son of John Wilson Barkley & Electra Smith, husband of Alben W Barkley, in Lexington, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States.
11. ↑ Death: "District of Columbia Deaths, 1874-1961"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004259454; FHL microfilm: 2117147; Image number: 772; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: B07680-3
    FamilySearch Record: X2K9-CZS (accessed 5 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-66B3-P28
    Alben William Barkley death 30 Apr 1956 (age 78), son of John Wilson Barkley & Electra Smith, husband of Jane R Barkley, in Washington, District Of Columbia, United States.
12. ↑ Burial: "Find a Grave Index"
    citing record ID 2897, Find a Grave
    FamilySearch Record: QVJ1-1324 (accessed 5 April 2024)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #2897
    Alben William Barkley burial (died on 30 Apr 1956) in Paducah, McCracken, Kentucky, United States of America. Born on 24 Nov 1877.
13. ↑ Obituary: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
    citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 104905964; Image number: 1215
    FamilySearch Record: Q5SB-TGHC (accessed 5 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSY2-136F-P
    Name: Sen Alben W Barkley; Obituary Date: May 1956; Obituary Place: Kansas City, Missouri; Residence Date: 30 Apr 1956; Residence Place: Kentucky; Death Date: 30 Apr 1956; Death Place: Lexington, Virginia; Occupation: Sen; Source Newspaper: Kansas City Times; System Of Record: SLS.

• Wikipedia article on Alben W. Barkley
• "District of Columbia Deaths, 1874-1961", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X2K9-CZS : accessed 7 March 2016), Alben William Barkley, 1956.
• Find A Grave Memorial# 2897
• Biographical Directory of the United States Congress