John D. Barnhouse

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In the 11 Mar 1891 issue of Putnam County News the following under the heading "Talks With Old Soldiers; Various Paragraphs Pertaining to War Experiences and Memories": John Barnhouse, of Elm township, who served in Co. I, 62d Ohio Infantry throughout the war, writes us as follows: "I would like to say a word in regard to the new organization called "Comrades of the Battlefield," to be composed of veterans who served three months under fire. I cannot see how the formation of such an organization could divide the Grand Army of the Republic, for hard service did not disorganize our army, nor did it split when part were ordered to undergo more service than others. I believe in rewarding according to amount of service done. It was not a very healthy position to stand under fire. I would have just as soon seen service in Columbus, Ohio, or Chicago, Ills., guarding prisoners, or served on detached duty out of danger, for those positions were sought for and secured by special favor. Now if the veterans who had to take their places in the ranks, and face the music of whistling rifle balls, shrieking cannon shot and bursting shells, could be specially rewarded. I believe it is a good plan to form a combination that will aid them in securing their rights. An honorable discharge is good, and an "under fire" record won't hurt it."
In the 9 Apr 1902 issue of Putnam County News: "After two or three years of suffering with cancer of the face, death finally came to the relief of John Barnhouse, at his home near Hartford last Sunday at about noon. He had been a resident of Putnam County since shortly after the close of the civil war, coming here from Ohio, and has since been a respected and highly esteemed citizen of this county. He served as a soldier in an Ohio regiment. A wife, but no children, survives him. The funeral services were held Monday under the auspices of the Masonic order and the interment took place at the McCune graveyard. For months past he had been in a very feeble condition , and on several occasions it was thought he was dying. To one who had suffered so much, death must have been a welcome messenger."
In Putnam County, Missouri Estate Records: Estate of John Barnhouse, dec'd: Died 6 Apr 1902; Filed 12 Apr 1902; # 1444; Widow Nancy Barnhouse only heir listed.
In Civil War Veteran Census of 1890: Putnam Co, Missouri, Elm Twnshp, SC 5, ED 258, House 257, Family 257: John Barnhouse, Private in Co P of 62 Ohio INF, 3 Feb 1864-7 Dec 1865 (1y10m4d); Address was Hartford; Disability: Gunshot wound in foot and blood poisoning.

John married Nancy J. Shipley-Dwyer on 2 Oct 1884 in Hartford, Putnam Co, Missouri. Nancy was born about Oct 1853 in Indiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]