William Winfield Barnhouse

Notes:

Nelson Sears had him listed as "Wyn Seigle"
Obituary from 14 June 1933 issue of The Unionville Republican: "[Thomas Benton Barnhouse] leaves to mourn his passing from this life, son, daughter, four grandchildren, two great grand children, one brother, Seigal Barnhouse, of St. Louis, Mo..."
Obituary from the 14 Nov 1906 issue of Putnam County News: Win Barnhouse, who has been in failing health for some months died yesterday shortly after noon at his home at Hartford. Mr. Barnhouse was about fifty years of age, and leaves a wife and five children to mourn his death. The funeral takes place today, and the burial takes place at the Shipley graveyard. Deceased was a well known and highly respected citizen whose death will be sincerely regretted."
In the 1880 U.S. Census it appears that William W. was living at his brother Charles' home as a laborer.
On October 13, 1896, a patent was signed that William W. Barnhouse had purchased from the government 40 acres: NWNW, Section 34, Township 66N, Range 17W through the Boonville Land office. Document #43374, accession #MO3310.032 (Source: Internet www.florecords.blm.gov in Nov 1998)
In Putnam County, Missouri Estate Records listing for Estate of William W Barnhouse, dec'd: Filed 11 Dec 1906, #1652; Widow Martha A Barnhouse and 5 minor children.
In Putnam County, Missouri Estate Records listing for Barnhouse, Minors: Filed 27 Feb 1907, #1670; Children of William W Barnhouse dec'd and Martha A Barnhouse living. Norma Barnhouse age 10 years on 1 Sep 1906, Fay Barnhouse age 5 years on 11 Dec 1906 and Lee Barnhouse age 2 years on 14 Feb 1907.

William married Martha Alice Abbott on 28 Feb 1885 in Putnam County, Missouri. Martha was born on 4 Apr 1866 in Missouri; died on 5 Jan 1926 in Putnam County, Missouri; was buried about Jan 1926 in Shipley Cemetery, Putnam Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]