Joseph Barnett (1731 - 1802)

Born 3 Oct 1731 in Goochland, Goochland, Colony of Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Lucy (Wade) Barnett — married 3 Oct 1754 in Goochland County, Virginia

Descendants

Died 1 Mar 1802 at age 70 in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, USA

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Biography

Colonel Joseph Barnett performed Patriotic Service in South Carolina in the American Revolution.

Joseph Barnett is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A134327.

Roster of South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution South Carolina Roster pg 47 "From 15 April to 12 July 1780 he served as a Lieutenant under Capt. Charles Crawford. In addition he served under Col. Roebuck. C.S.; A. A. 298; X3348.

Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M246, 138 rolls); War Department Collection of Revolutionary War Records, Record Group 93; National Archives, Washington. D.C. Name: Joseph Barnett Gender: Male Military Date: 17 Apr 1778 Military Place: Virginia, USA State or Army Served: Virginia Regiment: 8th Regiment Rank: Sergeant

Joseph Barnett was born in 1727 in Goochland County, Virginia. He died on March 1 1802 "from a fall from a tree (on stones).

1790 Census Spartanburg County, SC page 87, Joseph Barnet, 3 males over 16, 1 male under 16, 1 female

1800 Census Spartanburg County, SC page 200 LDS #181,425 Joseph Barnett 2 males under 10, 2 males 16-26, 4 males 26-45, 1 male 45 and over, 1 female 26-45, 2 females 45 and over, 7 slaves

Foster-Barnett Bible Records The following is a transcription of the records from this Bible. (as compiled by Janice B. Craft for submission to the DAR)

Page 1 of records in Bible: The ages of the children of Joseph Barnett and Lucy his wife, the first Drusilla was bornd July the 12 in the year of our Lord 1755 The second, Joroyal was bornd October the 10 Day in the year our Lord 1758 The 3rd Micajah was bornd May the 13 day 1760 The 4th Martha was bornd February 22nd day 1763 The 5th John was bornd October the 15th day 1766 The 6th James was bornd Apriel the 26th day 1770 The 7th Richard was bornd October the 9th day 1773 The 8th Elijah was born September 12 day 1776 The aforesaid Joseph was born in Octo 1731 and Lucy on the date Septm 1st 1729 - And lived together 48 years - and he died March 1st 1802

Page 2 of records in Bible: Micajah Barnett was bornd May 13th day 1760 Jene Barnett his wife was bornd May 12th day 1762 Richard Barnett, the son of Micajah Barnett and Jene his wife was bornd August 27th day 1789 Martha Barnett, the daughter of Micajah Barnett and Jene his wife was bornd December 25th day 1790 Janylhen (JanyGlen?) & Lucy Barnett the daughters of Micajah Barnett and Jene his wife was bornd August 18 day 1793 Jesse Barnett the son of Micajah Barnett and Jene his wife was bornd June 5 day---1795 Luis Barnett the son of Micajah Barnett and Jene his wife was bornd March 28---1797 Elijah Barnett the son of Micajah Barnett and Jene his wife was bornd January 22nd day--1799 Susanna Barnett the daughter of Micajah Barnett and Jene his wife was bornd March 9th day--1800 Joroyal Barnett the son of Micajah Barnett and Jene his wife was bornd March 13th day-1802 Jenny (Judy?) Barnett the daughter of Micajah Barnett and Jene his wife was bornd June the 9th day 1803

1st LOOSE page inserted in the Bible: [Different handwriting]: William Foster was Born May ? [ink faded, edge torn away] Sariah Foster was Born October [edge torn] Polly Foster was Born September 7th 17 [edge town] Annie foster as Born March 9th 1798 Moses Foster was Born October 19,1799 Johnson Foster was Born November the 5, 1[edge torn] Jean Foster was Born November the 20, 1 [edge torn] Deliah Foster was Born August the , 180 [edge torn] Ransom Foster was Born Apriel 17, 180 [edge torn] Melinda Jones Foster was Born December [edge torn] Maden Foster was Born December the 24 [edge torn] Tempy Foster was Born October the 24 1808? Oney Foster was Born Apil the 16, 181? Malinda J. Foster [unreadable] Annie Foster [unreadable] Oney Foster [unreadable)

2nd LOOSE page: William Foster his hand. William Foster A man of words and not of Deeds is like a gardin full of weeds. Come we that love the lord and let our Joy be known. William Foster his name. WIlliam Foster his name. Seeke wisdom [torn] Welcomn? toDay in Rich aray to morrow may be in the grave (torn)?fullilly? mind to mend in Every line 1831 [torn-Freedom?] is more precious than fine Rubies [torn-Lilys?] fare in Blooming Days and heave what y [remainder illegible]

3rd LOOSE page :[in a third handwriting, duplication of 1st loose page]: Births William Foster was borne May the 24 1768 Sarah Foster was borne October the 15 1773 Polly Foster was borne September the 7 1794 Anna Foster was borne March the 9 1798 Moses Foster was borne October the 19 1799 Johnson Foster was borne November the 5 1801 Jane Foster was borne November the 20 1803

4th LOOSE page :[same handwriting as 3rd-continuation of 1st loose page]: Births Delilah Foster was borne August the 1 1805 Ransom Foster was borne April the 17 1807 Malinda Foster was borne December the 22 1808 Maden Foster was borne December the 24 1810 Tempy Foster was borne October the 24 1812 Oney Foster was borne April the 16 1818

From papers on the Barnett Family, Lorene Fisher:

Buried in the Barnett Cemetery on the grounds of Croft State Park in Spartanburg County

Here lies the body of Joseph Barnett who departed this life by the fall of a tree March 1:d:1802 Aged near 70 years. The good citizen obligeing neighbor affectionate husband kind parent & indulgent in after all conspire to complete his character -- O Death Great is thy triumph -- But he shall rise in Glory at the great Day". ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Some Spartanburg County Cemeteries edited by J.R. Gainey, p 101 Barnett Family Cemetery.

• Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed 18 Feb 2024), "Record of Joseph Barnett", Ancestor # A134327.

• "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVKF-T597 : 15 March 2016), Joseph Barnett, 1802; Burial, Camp Croft, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States of America, Barnette Cemetery at Croft State Park; citing record ID 38165716, Find a Grave contains photo of original grave marker

• "United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHRC-CW5 : accessed 29 August 2018), Joseph Barnett, Spartanburg District, South Carolina, United States; citing p. 186, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 50; FHL microfilm 181,425.

• Foster/Barnett Family Bible Records 1729-1803, The New Testament of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Edinburgh, 1795, privately held by Pamela B. Reid, South Carolina, 1996 https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/5866461?token=7b22746f6b656e223a22684c317938794e69595a647148684e386131725a46377255432f544e4d3532685148704c77484c327a33593d222c22746f6b656e5f76657273696f6e223a225632227d

Research Notes

Barnett Family Bible Record The ages of the children of Joseph Barnett and Lucy his wife:

Drusilla b. 12 Jul in year of our Lord 1755 Joroyal born 10 Oct 1758 Micajah born 13 May 1760 Martha born 22 Feb 1763 John born 15 Oct 1766 James born 26 April 1770 Richard born 9 October 1773 Elijah born 12 Sep 1776

The aforesaid Joseph was born 1731 and Lucy in the date 1 Sep 1729 and lived together 48 years-and he died 1 Mar 1802. Micajah married Jene Barnett his wife who was born 12 May 1762 Richard Barnett the son of Micajah and Jene was born 27 Aug 1789 Janylhen and Lucy Barnett the dau of Michajah and Jene were born 18 Aug 1793. Luis Barnett the son of Micajah and Jene was born 28 Mar 1797 Elijah, the son of Micajah and Jene was born 22 Jan 1799 Susannah Barnett the dau of Micajah and Jene was born 7 Mar 1800 Joroyal Barnett the son of Micajah and Jene was born 13 Mar 1802 Jenny (looks like it could also be Judy) the dau of Micajah Barnett and Jene was born 6 June 1803

Daughters of the American Revolution list this Joseph Barnett as Ancestor # A-134327. Under National #737896, there are copies of Joseph's Bible listing his children, along with pages of son John;s bible, listing son Joseph Francis Barnett. This National Record also has records of Joseph Thomas Barnett as son of Joseph Francis Barnett. Joseph Barnett is also listed as a Sons of the American Revolution Patriot under National # 208654.