Benjamin Barnes Family Bible

The bible of Benjamin Barnes was published by C. Alexander & Co. Philadelphia in 1834. In it he kept faithful records of his family events. The Bible is currently owned by Sarah Fitzgerald, Valley Lee, MD. 20692. A few additions were made by unknown relatives after his death, the records were transcribed with Benjamin's spelling.

Benjamin Barnes marrid to Ann Elizabeth Brenneisen, December 17th, 1833.
Benjamin Barnes marrid to Elizabeth Henry October 18th, 1853
Benjamin Barnes born September 5th, 1810
Ann Elizabeth Brenneisen born July 6th, 1812
William Thomas was born June 25th, 1835
Second sun was born April 21th, 1836
John Emry was born March 11th, 1837
Margrett Elizabeth was born Octobr 6th, 1838
Almira Louisa was born January 29th, 1842
Marry Andelua was born 18 day of June, 1844
Benjamin Frankling was born September the 19, 1845
David Thomas was born Januarry 17th, 1847
Sarah Amelia was born October 6th, 1848
James Albert born April 29th, 1850
Emly Lain was born December 6th, 1851
William Thomas died July 22th, 1835
Second sun died April 21, 1836
Margrett Brenneisen died May 2th, 1850 age 70 years
James Albert died July the 3, 1850
Ann E. Barnes died December 27th, 1851
Elizabeth Barnes died December 29 1885
John Emory Barnes died December 30, 1907
Mary A. Knock nee Barnes died July, 1905
Emily Lain died March 7th 1852
Almira Louisa Barnes

Benjamin Barnes died in Lisbon, Howard County at the home of his son, David T. Barnes, Tuesday night April 2nd, 1889 in the 79th year of his age. His funeral took place at the Lisbon M.E. Church where he was a member, Thursday, April 4th. Rev. E. Burhman, Pasor and Rev. Dr. J.L. Kilgore made addresses. He was taken to McKendree M.E. Church Cemetry and there intered. J.E.B.

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Contributed by Sarah Fitzgerald

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