Obit: Barrett, Ellen (1850 - 1885)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: BARRETT

----Source: Scrapbook, Unknown Clark Co., Wis. Paper

----Barrett, Ellen (8 May 1835 - 18 Mar 1885)

ELLEN BARRETT.

Died Mar. 18, 1885, age 35-10-15.

Obit: Barrett, Ellen (1850 - 1885)

----Source: Scrapbook, Unknown Clark Co., Wis. Paper

----Barrett, Ellen (8 May 1835 - 18 Mar 1885)

      ELLEN BARRETT.

      Died Mar. 18, 1885, age 35-10-15.

Research Notes by Marsha Hosfeld.

The closest I came was Emily, wife of James in the 1880 Census.  In 1895, James appears with only 1 other male in the household -- probably Harry -- so it does appear he is widowed.  No marriage record, and no birth record for Harry.  The WI records database does not have anyone even close to either name (Ellen or Emily) with a death record on that date.  Which does not mean it did not happen ... just not recorded on that date.

There are also 1890 and 1895 Census records showing James as a Civil War veteran.  At least I think it is the same fellow.  Hard to tell.  Barrett, Berret, Bennett…  BUT, born "England" and age are clues that it is.  There are other James Barretts around, and in multiple generations, but I see no obvious connection.  It does not appear that he married again.

1880 United States Federal Census

Name: Emily Berret     Age: 28     Estimated Birth Year: abt 1852

Birthplace: Ohio    Relation to Head of Household: Wife     Spouse's Name: James Berret

Father's birthplace: New York       Mother's birthplace: New York

Occupation: Keeping House         Marital Status: Married

Race: White   Gender: Female     Otherwise disabled: confinement

Home in 1880: Unity, Clark, Wisconsin

James Berret    43  England-Eng-Eng    b. abt 1837    Blacksmith

Emily Berret    28  OH-NY-NY             b. abt 1852    Housewife

Harry Berret      5  WI-Eng-OH             b. abt 1875     son

http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/genealogy/

… More about Civil War Veterans …

1885: Berrett, James    Private    A   169   New York      Unity

1890: Barrett, James    Private    K   139   New York      Unity

1905: not found

1890 Veterans Schedules

Veteran's Name: James Barritt

Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Unity, Clark, Wisconsin

Year enlisted: 1865 (Apr 10)     Year discharged: 1865 (May 3)     Rank: Private

Company: K      Regiment or vessel: 169     Length of service: 24 days

Dates match, but Co and Reg’t don’t …

American Civil War Soldiers

Name: James Barrett     Enlistment Date: 10 Apr 1865     Enlistment Place: Lockport, New York

Side Served: Union        State Served: New York

Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 10 April 1865 at the age of 27.

Enlisted in Company G, 194th Infantry Regiment New York on 10 Apr 1865.

Mustered Out Company G, 194th Infantry Regiment New York on 3 May 1865 at Hart's Island, NY Harbor, NY.

Sources: 14

1895 Wisconsin State Census

Name: James Barrett     Census Date: 1895   

     Private, Co, K, Reg't 139 NY, post office - Unity

Residence County: Clark    Residence state: Wisconsin    Locality: Thorp (Unity)

Line: 20    Roll: v226_20

1895 Wisconsin State Census

Name: James Barrett           Census Date: 1895

Residence County: Clark     Residence state: Wisconsin    Locality: Unity

Line: 1     Roll: v226_10      Household Members: 2 males, 1 born England

1900 United States Federal Census

Name: Jas Berrett      Age: 63      Birth Date: Feb 1837     Birthplace: England

Race: White     Gender: Male       Immigration Year: 1863

Relationship to head-of-house: Head

Father's Birthplace: England        Mother's Birthplace: England

Marital Status: Widowed             Occupation: Day Laborer

Home in 1900: Loyal, Clark, Wisconsin

Jas Berrett  63

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1900 United States Federal Census

Name: Harry Barrett     Home in 1900: St Paul Ward 1, Ramsey, Minnesota

Age: 25     Birth Date: Jun 1874     Birthplace: Wisconsin    

Race: White     Gender: Male          Relationship to head-of-house: Boarder    

Father's Birthplace: Illinois     Mother's Birthplace: Indiana

Marital Status: Single              Occupation: RR Brakeman