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Article submitted by Flora L. Barrett VerStraten. I would like to share my journey, in locating not only my great-grandfather, John Barrett, but also identifying his six brothers and their place in Jefferson County history.
As I begun my search many years ago for my great-grandfather, John Barrett, who served in the Civil War, I had no idea that my journey would take me where I ended up – locating all seven brothers that served during the rebellion. I located my great grandfather’s obituary, many years ago, which wasn’t much help in aiding with his military career details. I was later able to gather enough data about his service from his Pension files. Still, upon researching local military files and sources, various vital records, I only knew of six Barrett brothers. I always thought only five served in the military during the war.
Several years ago, my friend, Cindy Stock, located yet another obituary for my great-grandfather that I didn’t know existed. This obituary was quite lengthy and included details about my great-grandfather and his SIX brothers.
{Steubenville Wkly. Herald, 2 Jan., 1913, pg. 4} John Barrett, one of the oldest residents of this community, died at his home 147 South High Street on Thurs. at 5p.m. aged 70 yr. old December 18, 1912. His death was due to heart failure…He was born at Wintersville, this county but had lived here for about 50 years. He was married to Harriett Atkinson, who died 14 years ago. These children survive: Mrs. James Marquis, Charles and George; of Steubenville; Raleigh of Youngstown; Mrs. Otto J. Schaefer of Pittsburg; Ross of California. Also one brother, Wilson of Dayton, and two sisters, Mary of Steubenville and Sadie of Bowerston.
During the Civil War he served in Co. F., 25th Ohio. He was one of seven brothers who went out in the Union army. Two brothers were killed on the field of battle and one died of wounds from battle… He was a member of the Finley Methodist Church and a patriotic, industrious, and respected citizen. He is survived by 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. (My father was almost three years old when his grandfather, John Barrett died.)
Comparing census problems with chapter member, Vicky Shoppe, I realized that our problems with the Federal census, listing incorrect dates of birth, ages etc. - we had similar problems proving our Civil War ancestors. (See Bickerstaff Family History.) From each census period, John Barrett’s age and birth date didn’t match up. I finally realized that several other researchers have had a similar experience in verifying the census accuracy concerning ages and dates of their veterans from the 1850, 1860 and 1870 Federal Census for Jefferson County, Ohio.
Photo above of Charles Barrett’s military tombstone, Co. E, 157th Ohio Inf. He is buried in the Old M.E. Church Cemetery, Cross Creek Twp., Jefferson Co., Ohio. The Wintersville Methodist Church owns and cares for this cemetery. It has recently taken on a cleaning/restoration process.
The following information lists all seven Barrett brothers and some of their Civil War information as well as other genealogical data:
William Barrett – The oldest son of John and Sarah Cole Barrett. William enlisted in the 77th O.V. I., Co. H (or B). He died Jan. 22, 1863 from wounds received in battle.
Edward Barrett – He was married to Maria Thompson and served in the Civil War in the 25th O.V.I., Co. F. He was severely wounded in the Battle of Gettysburg, PA. He enlisted as a private and quickly became a captain upon his recovery from wounds sustained in the battle of Gettysburg. He died in 1891 and is buried in the Steubenville Union Cemetery, in the Civil War area, section I-2. He has a G.A.R marker, a bronze military marker and the original military tombstone still stands.
Charles Barrett – He served as a private for the 157th O.N.G., Co. E under the command of Captain Robert Boals. He married Rebecca Palmer and they are both buried in the old M.E. Church graveyard in Cross Creek Twp., Wintersville, OH. He died in 1889 and has a military tombstone at the foot of his grave and a regular tombstone marking his grave at the head. He was a member of the Wintersville Methodist Episcopal Church.
John Barrett – He served as a private for the 25th O.V.I. in Co. F. He is buried in the Steubenville Union Cemetery, St. Paul’s Church section. He shares a tombstone with his wife, Harriett Atkinson (of Brooke Co., WV) on the Schaefer family plot where his daughter (who married a Schaefer) is also buried. He also has a G. A. R. (Grand Army of the Republic) marker.
Andrew (Anderson) Barrett – Mustered in August 28, 1861 at Camp Chase. He was killed at the battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) MD. He enlisted with the 30th O.V.I., Co. G.
Wilson Barrett – He fought with the 11th O.V.C., Co. H. He enlisted 31 July 1863 at Camp Dennison. He was still living when his brother, John, died and is referred to as living in Dayton, Ohio in John’s obituary dated January 1913. (Possibly at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home.)
Joseph Barrett – He served as a private in the 77th O.V.I. He enlisted the 4th of Sept. 1862.. He died from wounds at the Battle of Gettysburg, PA on July 13, 1863 and is buried at the National Cemetery in Gettysburg, PA. {The National Cemetery Register has him listed as serving in the 73rd Regiment, Co. G under the Ohio veterans. He is buried in grave no. 18, section C.}
Note - To learn more about the Barrett family, refer to the Jefferson County Lines Military Newsletter, Winter Issue, 2003.
Above - Edward Barrett, bronze marker - photo taken by Flora L. VerStraten, dated September 2004. He is buried at the Steubenville Union Cemetery, Civil War section.
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