Wenatchee Daily World newspaper article, Friday, June 19, 1936, by Caroline Watson:
With her old walnut clock, feather bed which came out from Kansas with her, and her indomitable faith and spirit of the real pioneer, Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart, who will be 94 in July, recently moved back into her little home from the county hospital where, because of unfortunate litigation over her property, she was confined for more than a year. "It's put a new spirit in me, being back home," says "Grandma," as she is known to her friends.
Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart, affectionately known as "Grandma" to her friends and neighborhood children, will be 94 years old in July. Born in Dayton, Ohio, her parents migrated to Indiana where she was raised. She remembers Lincoln's inauguration, trainloads of Civil War soldiers and stirring parades.
"Grandma" Barnhart married Mr. Barnhart and lived a quiet home life, devoted to her husband and two sons with whom she migrated via a covered wagon from Indiana to Kansas. And it was here on a farm that she lived in the midst of plenty until 11 years ago. Cribs of corn, pecks of potatoes and bushels of walnuts were the measurements she was used to as she so generously gave to her neighbors in need. Mrs. Barnhart had 12 children, including three sets of twins and has survived her husband, who died 13 years ago, and nine children.
She Had a Wish
Because of certain litigation and a series of unfortunate mishaps, it was necessary for Mrs. Barnhart to be at the County Hospital the past year. Last winter she had just one wish—a wish which she concentrated on from morning until evening as she sat rocking by her cook stove and watched the snow fall and heard the wind blow.
"If I could just get back to my own little home," she would say, "I would be so happy. I planted a honeysuckle vine at the corner of my house and I hope it doesn't winter kill."
This spring, with the help of State Welfare investigators and the old age pension, "Grandma" Barnhart was installed in her home with someone to care for her. Her honeysuckle vine has thrived and she is happy.
"Yes, it's put new spirit in me, being back home," she says. "I was up before daylight this morning hoeing my turnips and digging out those pesky dandelions. And then I baked three pies and tidied up a bit."
"Grandma" is a member of the Dunkard faith. She wears grey calico dresses and matching aprons and a checked old fashioned sunbonnet with string ties. Her kitchen is spotless—a blue checkered table cloth covers the round oak table, and tempting pies are nearly always seen sitting on the pantry windowsill. An old walnut clock methodically ticks away on its ruffled shelf in the living room while "Grandma's" bed looms high and imposing—the secret being her old feather bed which came out from Kansas with her.
"She is one of the best souls that ever lived," says her niece, Mrs. Alice E. Stevens of this city. Her entire life has been devoted to her husband, children and home and to people in need.
Mrs. Barnhart's children who are living are E. E. Barnhart of California, Mrs. John Crist of Wenatchee, and John Barnhart, whereabouts unknown.
Wenatchee World - obituary
Mrs. Barnhart Passes at 99
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart, 99 ½, of Red Apple Road, will be held from the Jones and Jones chapel Friday at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. W. T. Luckett of the Brethren church officiating. Burial will be in the Sunnyslope cemetery.
Mrs. Barnhart died early this morning after an illness of four days. Born July 10, 1841, at Dayton, O., she was 99 years, 5 months and 14 days old at her death. In 1863, she was married to David Barnhart, who died many years ago. She was a member of the Dunkard Brethren church and was active up until Friday.
She is survived by 67 direct descendents and was the mother of 12 children, of whom only two survive her—one son, Ezra E. Barnhart of Hollywood, Calif., one daughter, Mrs. J. B. Crist of Wenatchee; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be G. W. Leavell, George Deardorff, E. R. Eikenberry, C. R. Weimer, Ernest Neher and Ray Inks. No cut flowers are requested.
Article and obit contributed by Ed Barnhart
With her old walnut clock, feather bed which came out from Kansas with her, and her indomitable faith and spirit of the real pioneer, Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart, who will be 94 in July, recently moved back into her little home from the county hospital where, because of unfortunate litigation over her property, she was confined for more than a year. "It's put a new spirit in me, being back home," says "Grandma," as she is known to her friends.
Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart, affectionately known as "Grandma" to her friends and neighborhood children, will be 94 years old in July. Born in Dayton, Ohio, her parents migrated to Indiana where she was raised. She remembers Lincoln's inauguration, trainloads of Civil War soldiers and stirring parades.
"Grandma" Barnhart married Mr. Barnhart and lived a quiet home life, devoted to her husband and two sons with whom she migrated via a covered wagon from Indiana to Kansas. And it was here on a farm that she lived in the midst of plenty until 11 years ago. Cribs of corn, pecks of potatoes and bushels of walnuts were the measurements she was used to as she so generously gave to her neighbors in need. Mrs. Barnhart had 12 children, including three sets of twins and has survived her husband, who died 13 years ago, and nine children.
She Had a Wish
Because of certain litigation and a series of unfortunate mishaps, it was necessary for Mrs. Barnhart to be at the County Hospital the past year. Last winter she had just one wish—a wish which she concentrated on from morning until evening as she sat rocking by her cook stove and watched the snow fall and heard the wind blow.
"If I could just get back to my own little home," she would say, "I would be so happy. I planted a honeysuckle vine at the corner of my house and I hope it doesn't winter kill."
This spring, with the help of State Welfare investigators and the old age pension, "Grandma" Barnhart was installed in her home with someone to care for her. Her honeysuckle vine has thrived and she is happy.
"Yes, it's put new spirit in me, being back home," she says. "I was up before daylight this morning hoeing my turnips and digging out those pesky dandelions. And then I baked three pies and tidied up a bit."
"Grandma" is a member of the Dunkard faith. She wears grey calico dresses and matching aprons and a checked old fashioned sunbonnet with string ties. Her kitchen is spotless—a blue checkered table cloth covers the round oak table, and tempting pies are nearly always seen sitting on the pantry windowsill. An old walnut clock methodically ticks away on its ruffled shelf in the living room while "Grandma's" bed looms high and imposing—the secret being her old feather bed which came out from Kansas with her.
"She is one of the best souls that ever lived," says her niece, Mrs. Alice E. Stevens of this city. Her entire life has been devoted to her husband, children and home and to people in need.
Mrs. Barnhart's children who are living are E. E. Barnhart of California, Mrs. John Crist of Wenatchee, and John Barnhart, whereabouts unknown.
Wenatchee World - obituary
Mrs. Barnhart Passes at 99
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart, 99 ½, of Red Apple Road, will be held from the Jones and Jones chapel Friday at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. W. T. Luckett of the Brethren church officiating. Burial will be in the Sunnyslope cemetery.
Mrs. Barnhart died early this morning after an illness of four days. Born July 10, 1841, at Dayton, O., she was 99 years, 5 months and 14 days old at her death. In 1863, she was married to David Barnhart, who died many years ago. She was a member of the Dunkard Brethren church and was active up until Friday.
She is survived by 67 direct descendents and was the mother of 12 children, of whom only two survive her—one son, Ezra E. Barnhart of Hollywood, Calif., one daughter, Mrs. J. B. Crist of Wenatchee; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be G. W. Leavell, George Deardorff, E. R. Eikenberry, C. R. Weimer, Ernest Neher and Ray Inks. No cut flowers are requested.
Article and obit contributed by Ed Barnhart
Wenatchee Daily World newspaper article, Friday, June 19, 1936, by Caroline Watson:
With her old walnut clock, feather bed which came out from Kansas with her, and her indomitable faith and spirit of the real pioneer, Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart, who will be 94 in July, recently moved back into her little home from the county hospital where, because of unfortunate litigation over her property, she was confined for more than a year. "It's put a new spirit in me, being back home," says "Grandma," as she is known to her friends.
Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart, affectionately known as "Grandma" to her friends and neighborhood children, will be 94 years old in July. Born in Dayton, Ohio, her parents migrated to Indiana where she was raised. She remembers Lincoln's inauguration, trainloads of Civil War soldiers and stirring parades.
"Grandma" Barnhart married Mr. Barnhart and lived a quiet home life, devoted to her husband and two sons with whom she migrated via a covered wagon from Indiana to Kansas. And it was here on a farm that she lived in the midst of plenty until 11 years ago. Cribs of corn, pecks of potatoes and bushels of walnuts were the measurements she was used to as she so generously gave to her neighbors in need. Mrs. Barnhart had 12 children, including three sets of twins and has survived her husband, who died 13 years ago, and nine children.
She Had a Wish
Because of certain litigation and a series of unfortunate mishaps, it was necessary for Mrs. Barnhart to be at the County Hospital the past year. Last winter she had just one wish—a wish which she concentrated on from morning until evening as she sat rocking by her cook stove and watched the snow fall and heard the wind blow.
"If I could just get back to my own little home," she would say, "I would be so happy. I planted a honeysuckle vine at the corner of my house and I hope it doesn't winter kill."
This spring, with the help of State Welfare investigators and the old age pension, "Grandma" Barnhart was installed in her home with someone to care for her. Her honeysuckle vine has thrived and she is happy.
"Yes, it's put new spirit in me, being back home," she says. "I was up before daylight this morning hoeing my turnips and digging out those pesky dandelions. And then I baked three pies and tidied up a bit."
"Grandma" is a member of the Dunkard faith. She wears grey calico dresses and matching aprons and a checked old fashioned sunbonnet with string ties. Her kitchen is spotless—a blue checkered table cloth covers the round oak table, and tempting pies are nearly always seen sitting on the pantry windowsill. An old walnut clock methodically ticks away on its ruffled shelf in the living room while "Grandma's" bed looms high and imposing—the secret being her old feather bed which came out from Kansas with her.
"She is one of the best souls that ever lived," says her niece, Mrs. Alice E. Stevens of this city. Her entire life has been devoted to her husband, children and home and to people in need.
Mrs. Barnhart's children who are living are E. E. Barnhart of California, Mrs. John Crist of Wenatchee, and John Barnhart, whereabouts unknown.
Wenatchee World - obituary
Mrs. Barnhart Passes at 99
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart, 99 ½, of Red Apple Road, will be held from the Jones and Jones chapel Friday at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. W. T. Luckett of the Brethren church officiating. Burial will be in the Sunnyslope cemetery.
Mrs. Barnhart died early this morning after an illness of four days. Born July 10, 1841, at Dayton, O., she was 99 years, 5 months and 14 days old at her death. In 1863, she was married to David Barnhart, who died many years ago. She was a member of the Dunkard Brethren church and was active up until Friday.
She is survived by 67 direct descendents and was the mother of 12 children, of whom only two survive her—one son, Ezra E. Barnhart of Hollywood, Calif., one daughter, Mrs. J. B. Crist of Wenatchee; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be G. W. Leavell, George Deardorff, E. R. Eikenberry, C. R. Weimer, Ernest Neher and Ray Inks. No cut flowers are requested.
Article and obit contributed by Ed Barnhart
With her old walnut clock, feather bed which came out from Kansas with her, and her indomitable faith and spirit of the real pioneer, Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart, who will be 94 in July, recently moved back into her little home from the county hospital where, because of unfortunate litigation over her property, she was confined for more than a year. "It's put a new spirit in me, being back home," says "Grandma," as she is known to her friends.
Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart, affectionately known as "Grandma" to her friends and neighborhood children, will be 94 years old in July. Born in Dayton, Ohio, her parents migrated to Indiana where she was raised. She remembers Lincoln's inauguration, trainloads of Civil War soldiers and stirring parades.
"Grandma" Barnhart married Mr. Barnhart and lived a quiet home life, devoted to her husband and two sons with whom she migrated via a covered wagon from Indiana to Kansas. And it was here on a farm that she lived in the midst of plenty until 11 years ago. Cribs of corn, pecks of potatoes and bushels of walnuts were the measurements she was used to as she so generously gave to her neighbors in need. Mrs. Barnhart had 12 children, including three sets of twins and has survived her husband, who died 13 years ago, and nine children.
She Had a Wish
Because of certain litigation and a series of unfortunate mishaps, it was necessary for Mrs. Barnhart to be at the County Hospital the past year. Last winter she had just one wish—a wish which she concentrated on from morning until evening as she sat rocking by her cook stove and watched the snow fall and heard the wind blow.
"If I could just get back to my own little home," she would say, "I would be so happy. I planted a honeysuckle vine at the corner of my house and I hope it doesn't winter kill."
This spring, with the help of State Welfare investigators and the old age pension, "Grandma" Barnhart was installed in her home with someone to care for her. Her honeysuckle vine has thrived and she is happy.
"Yes, it's put new spirit in me, being back home," she says. "I was up before daylight this morning hoeing my turnips and digging out those pesky dandelions. And then I baked three pies and tidied up a bit."
"Grandma" is a member of the Dunkard faith. She wears grey calico dresses and matching aprons and a checked old fashioned sunbonnet with string ties. Her kitchen is spotless—a blue checkered table cloth covers the round oak table, and tempting pies are nearly always seen sitting on the pantry windowsill. An old walnut clock methodically ticks away on its ruffled shelf in the living room while "Grandma's" bed looms high and imposing—the secret being her old feather bed which came out from Kansas with her.
"She is one of the best souls that ever lived," says her niece, Mrs. Alice E. Stevens of this city. Her entire life has been devoted to her husband, children and home and to people in need.
Mrs. Barnhart's children who are living are E. E. Barnhart of California, Mrs. John Crist of Wenatchee, and John Barnhart, whereabouts unknown.
Wenatchee World - obituary
Mrs. Barnhart Passes at 99
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Barnhart, 99 ½, of Red Apple Road, will be held from the Jones and Jones chapel Friday at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. W. T. Luckett of the Brethren church officiating. Burial will be in the Sunnyslope cemetery.
Mrs. Barnhart died early this morning after an illness of four days. Born July 10, 1841, at Dayton, O., she was 99 years, 5 months and 14 days old at her death. In 1863, she was married to David Barnhart, who died many years ago. She was a member of the Dunkard Brethren church and was active up until Friday.
She is survived by 67 direct descendents and was the mother of 12 children, of whom only two survive her—one son, Ezra E. Barnhart of Hollywood, Calif., one daughter, Mrs. J. B. Crist of Wenatchee; 20 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be G. W. Leavell, George Deardorff, E. R. Eikenberry, C. R. Weimer, Ernest Neher and Ray Inks. No cut flowers are requested.
Article and obit contributed by Ed Barnhart
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