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William Henry Barton (1864 - 1932)

William Henry (Bill) Barton
Born in Polo, Ogle, Illinois, United Statesmap
Ancestors ancestors
Son of and
Husband of — married 16 Jan 1887 in Perry Township, Tama, Iowa, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Father of , , and
Died at age 67 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, United Statesmap
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Biography

This profile is part of the Barton Name Study.
Nantucket Founders and Descendants
Bill Barton descends from Tristram Coffin Sr, a Nantucket founder.

Born In Illinois and living in New York

William was born 6 Apr 1864, in Polo, Illinois, United States.[1] William always listed his birth in Illinois. See research notes below on birth place.

1870 US Census has William's family living in New York when he was 7 years old. They apparently moved back to New York for work for a short time.[2]

Living in Illinois

1880 US Census (Eagle Point, Ogle County. Illinois) confirms that William H. Barton son of Elijah and Harriett ("Hattie") Barton. They are now in Illinois. William was 16, (born in 1864 in Illinois), and is a farmer.[3]

Married and Living in Iowa

William H Barton and Mary Lucy Scranton were married January 16, 1887 in Perry Township, Tama County, Iowa.[4]

1895 US Census finds William and Mary in Grundy County, Iowa. They have Ruby, Ralph, and Carl with them. Elijah L Barton (80) is also in the household. William is listed as a painter (houses).[5]

In 1986, W. H. Barton painted the M. E. Church of Reinbeck, Iowa.[6]

Yvonne was born to William and Mary on March 23, 1899.[7]

1900 US Census -They lived in Rienbeck, Black Hawk County, Iowa. They have Ralph E., Ruby B., Louis C (Carl), and Yvonna M. with them. William is still a salesman.[8]

1900 US Census shows William born in Illinois, and Father and Mother were born in New York. Elijah, his father, is dead by now.[9] The Grundy Republican reported the W. H. Barton, formerly a painter in Grundy County, will leave Reinbeck to go on the road for the Marshalltown Oil Company.[10]

1901 W. H. Barton surrendered his position, on the road with as a traveling saleman, with Marshalltown Oil Company.[11] He then secured a postion, as a traveling salesman, for the Murphy Varnish Company of Chicago and left for his initial trip Monday. [12]

In September 1901, W. H. Barton, with his family, has moved, into one of the new homes erected by G. E. Gilbert, in the southwest part of Reinbeck, Iowa.[13]

In August 1902, lighting struck the Reinbeck, Iowa house W, H. Barton was living in.[14]

1905 Iowa Census W. H. Barton in Reinbeck, Grundy, Iowa. Born in Illinois and is still a painter. He has lived in Iowa for 19 years.[15]

1905 While living in Reinbeck, Iowa, W. H. Barton has secured a position with Iblings & Company of Waterloo, Iowa, wholesale neckwear, as a traveling salesman. He will travel in southern Iowa and Missouri.[16]

Oct. 19, 1909 - Ruby's Wedding -
HOME WEDDING HELD AT NOON. A pretty home wedding occurred today at noon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barton, 1508 Fourth street west, when Mis Ruby B. Barton and Mr. Archie 0. Jillson of Des Moines wore joined in marriage. Rev. W. B. Sandford. pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church, Performed the ceremony which was witnessed by only the immediate relatives. At its conclusion, an elaborate wedding luncheon was served. The bride looked very attractive in her going away gown, a blue tailormade. During the several years of her residence In Waterloo, she has made many friends and recently has been employed as stenographer with the Soash company. The groom is a designer with a leading Des Moines firm and is worthy in every way the bride he has won. They left this afternoon for Des Moines where the groom has a home in readiness for his bride. They will be at home after November 1, at 1407 Washington avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.[17]

1910 US Census finds the family in Waterloo, Iowa. They have Ralph E., Ruby B., and Yvonna M. with them. Carl is now absent. William is a salesman, and list his birth state as Illinois.[18]

1911 W. H. Barton seems to be involved in starting a new company, and is listed as president of the newly incorportated Waterloo Varnish Manufacturing Company, in Waterloo, Iowa. It was funded with $25,000 dollars.[19] The company seems to be still growing in a 1913 article,. and is still advertizing in 1914. However, the company filed for bankruptcy in 1915.[20]

1912 SILVER ANNIVERSARY for Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barton. Who on Tuesday celebrated their silver anniversary, entertained a company of twenty-eve guests at their home on Fourth street west. that same evening. The evening was spent socially with games and music as diversions, after which refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Barton were presented with several gifts in honor of the occasion. [21]

1917 By now William is farming and was award the 2nd place pen award for his Single Comb Rhode Island Red pullets at the Waterloo Poultry Assoc Show.[22]

1920 US Census finds the family in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa. (This is suprising. There is a Cedar Township in Black Hawk County, Iowa.) William and Mary are now 53 and 52 years of age and a nephew, Paul W. Scranton, is living with them. William is listed as a livestock breeder.[23] After Mary's sister-in-law, (brother George's wife Nora) died, Mary and Bill took 6-month old Paul Scranton into their home and raised him. That is why he is in the census record.

By 1921, the family seems to have moved back to Waterloo, Iowa.

Yonne's Wedding 1921 -
Honor Brides-Elect —Autumn brides are being showered with courtesies. Several prenuptial affairs are being given this week. The betrothal of Mis Yvonne Barton to M. M. Kentteally was announced to six intimate friends last evening when Mrs. W. H. Barton, mother of the bride-elect entertained at 6 o'clock dinner in their home in Cedar Heights. The wed-ding will take place in the near fu-ture. The dinner tablet was attractive in a dress of pink and white. A bridal couple surrounded by rose petals, stood in the center, from which streamers of pink ran to the cupid place cards and rose nut cups.[24]

1921 He is still farming and W. H. Barton managed the Big Type Poland China Hogs Private Treaty Sale in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Total of 24 hogs with proven sires. Must have been raising them in Cedar Falls, on Rainbow Drive.[25]

1925 US Census records William and Mary Barton and Paul Scranton in the household. Apparently when Paul's father remarried, he did not go back to his father's household. They are living in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk, Iowa. No occupation is recorded.[26]

November 1925 W. H. Barton was an agent for the Hockaday Company and received payment for paint supplies sold to the Black Hawk County, Iowa. Invoice was approved.[27]

1930 US Census records William and Mary Barton and Paul W. Scranton (Nephew) in the household, living in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa. William is listed as a "Commercial Trader in the Paints Industry".[28]

Death

William died March 23, 1932, from a brain hemorrhage as the result of a fall.[29]He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa.[30][31][32] At his death, he was 68 years old, a salesman, a widower, and was living at 418 Franklin Street, Waterloo, Iowa. The death was investigated by the coroner in Hudson, Iowa. Cause of death was "hemorrhage in right parietal region of the brain from concussion from fall", which was caused by a fall on a public highway.[33] He was crossing a street in Waterloo and apparently fell on ice in the street. Two witness said he struck the back of his head. Newspaper article says he was dead before the ambulance arrived at the hospitial. His last residence was with Paul Scanton in Dubuque, Iowa.[34]

Research Notes

Confusion over William's Birth Date and Place.

Seems to be some confusion with son's delayed birth certificate and the 1870 US Census.
  • 1920 US Census has Ralph E Barton Sr.'s father (William) born in Iowa (not true).[35]
  • 1930 US Census has Ralph E Barton Sr.'s father (William) born in New York. [36]
  • Family history passed down to Richard A. H. Barton-7380 indicates father was Elijah Barton and mother Harriette (Bassett) Barton. Harriette Bassett [37] was found in document where they had a son William H. Birthdate makes father 52 when he was born. But William's marriage record clearly lists Elijah and Harriet Barton as parents.

Sources

  1. ↑ Record of Sons Ralph Delayed Birth Cert. - Father and Mother's birth place not on this form. "Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q24X-M8XQ : 28 May 2022), Ralph Edmund Barton, 1889.
  2. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8VT-7RY : 3 January 2021), William Barton in entry for Elijah Barton, 1870.
  3. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXKM-T31 : 15 September 2017), William Barton in household of Elijah Barton, Eagle Point, Ogle, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district ED 147, sheet 13A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,254,239.
  4. ↑ "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJDF-S4Y : 20 September 2017), William H. Barton and Mary L. Scranton, 16 Jan 1887, Perry Township, Tama, Iowa, United States; citing reference Vol 1 pg 96, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,022,738.
  5. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-D4LV-BC?cc=1803957&wc=M612-K6F%3A145594601 : 21 May 2014), Grundy > image 89 of 560; citing State Historical Society, Des Moines.
  6. ↑ The Grundy Center Herald Grundy CenterIowaThursday , August 13th, 1896 Pg : 4
  7. ↑ The Grundy Republican Grundy CenterIowaThursday , March 30th, 1899 Pg : 10
  8. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M9K2-LP6 : accessed 4 December 2017), William Barton, Black Hawk Township Rienbeck town, Grundy, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 38, sheet 7A, family 149, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,433.
  9. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-68JW-VKF?cc=1325221&wc=9BWW-6TP%3A1030552001%2C1032317701%2C1032321001 : 5 August 2014), Iowa > Grundy > ED 38 Black Hawk Township Rienbeck town > image 13 of 37; citing NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  10. ↑ [https://grundycenter.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?k=elijah%20barton&i=f&d=01011868-12312016&m=between&ord=k1&fn=the_grundy_republican_usa_iowa_grundy_center_19000301_english_8&df=1&dt=8 The Grundy Republican, published in Grundy Center, Iowa, March 1st, 1900.
  11. ↑ The Grundy Republican Grundy CenterIowaThursday , April 11th, 1901 Pg 8
  12. ↑ The Grundy Republican Grundy Center, Iowa, Thursday, July 25th, 1901 Pg 5
  13. ↑ [https://grundycenter.advantage-preservation.com/viewer/?k=%22w%20h%20barton%22&i=f&d=01011868-12312016&m=between&ord=k1&fn=the_grundy_republican_usa_iowa_grundy_center_19010905_english_8&df=11&dt=12 The Grundy Republican Grundy CenterIowaThursday , September 5th, 1901 Pg 8
  14. ↑ Cedar Falls Gazette
  15. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1905," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2S89-33B : 16 March 2018), W H Barton, Grundy, Iowa, United States; citing card #B181, State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,430,417.
  16. ↑ Waterloo Daily Reporter, Waterloo, Iowa, US September 22, 1905, Page 6
  17. ↑ Waterloo Semi Weekly Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, US October 19, 1909, Page 1
  18. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML13-MMN : accessed 15 January 2021), William H Barton, Waterloo Ward 1, Black Hawk, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 13, sheet 1A, family 4, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 392; FHL microfilm 1,374,405.
  19. ↑ Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, United States Of America, March 29, 1911, pg 1/10.
  20. ↑ Waterloo Evening Courier Location: Waterloo, Iowa, February 19, 1915
  21. ↑ [https://newspaperarchive.com/anniversary-clipping-jan-18-1912-3827644/ Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, US January 18, 1912, Page 9]
  22. ↑ The Courier
  23. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M81N-JMF : accessed 4 December 2017), William H Barton, Cedar, Linn, Iowa, United States; citing ED 87, sheet 12A, line 7, family 285, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 499; FHL microfilm 1,820,499.
  24. ↑ Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, US October 27, 1921, Page 4
  25. ↑ Waterloo-Times Tribune
  26. ↑ "Iowa State Census, 1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKQW-8WP1 : 24 August 2016), W H Barton, Black Hawk Township, Black Hawk, Iowa, United States; citing Iowa State Historical Department, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,429,215.
  27. ↑ Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, US November 20, 1925, Pg 8
  28. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMN8-GQ9 : accessed 4 December 2017), William H Barton, Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 46, sheet 3A, line 26, family 59, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 643; FHL microfilm 2,340,378.
  29. ↑ ????"Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XV3G-RYX : 12 December 2014), William H. Barton, 23 Mar 1932; citing Waterloo, reference 142; FHL microfilm 1,561,086.
  30. ↑ "Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:DHLY-3Q3Z : 14 December 2020), William H. Barton, 23 Mar 1932; citing Death, Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, United States, page , offices of county clerk from various counties; FHL microfilm 1,561,086.
  31. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #38987547
  32. ↑ "Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1940," database on-line, Ancestry.com (: accessed 22 May 2017), William H Barton; Ancestry.com, Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc, 2014. Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1940 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017.; State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101797047.
  33. ↑ "Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQ7-Y9XX-T?cc=2531337&wc=Q64L-7HR%3A1590046262 : 31 October 2016), 101797047 > image 1300 of 4765; State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines.
  34. ↑ Waterloo Daily Courier, Waterloo, Iowa, March 23, 1932
  35. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GR68-VTM?cc=1488411&wc=QZJP-Z4Z%3A1036470601%2C1036817501%2C1036874701%2C1589332306 : 10 September 2019), Iowa > Black Hawk > Waterloo Ward 2 > ED 21 > image 47 of 50; citing NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  36. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GR45-ZZD?cc=1810731&wc=QZFS-LHG%3A648806501%2C649086301%2C648966001%2C1589282400 : 8 December 2015), Iowa > Black Hawk > Waterloo > ED 25 > image 20 of 116; citing NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002).
  37. ↑ - Report of private researcher. Prove out any references in this paper. That is why it is in the research section.

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