Obit of Orrin L. BARNES (b.1858 d.1938), Blue Earth Co., MN

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Here is the Obit on Orrin L. Barnes son of William Barnes and 
Sarah A. Getchell.

Mankato Free Press, Jan. 3, 1938 P 9:2

"AGED CARPENTER CALLED BY DEATH;
FUNERAL TUESDAY"
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"O. L. Barnes, a resident of this city for the past fifty-five
years died at his home, 335 Parry street, Friday evening.
Mr. Barnes was born in Young America, Minn. November
10, 1858, and came to this city in 1882.  Since that time up
to a few years ago, when advancing years compelled his
retirement.  Barnes followed the occupation of carpenter.
He was united in Marriage in 1891 to Miss Anna Tannar,
who preceded him in death together with two daughters,
Maud Barnes Pleasants and Miss Ester Barnes.  The
survivors are:  One daughter, Miss Myrtle Barnes of this
city and a grandson, Robert Barnes Pleasants of Kansas
City, and one nehphew, Charles E. Barnes of Sulphur
Springs, Ark.

During his lifetime he made many lasting friends.

The funeral will be held from Landkamers Tuesday afternoon,
with Rev. R. E. Dorn officiating.  The remains will be laid to 
rest in Glenwood Memorial Park."

No. 2:

Mankata Free Press, 1/7/1938 p. 9:6

" ? (Part missing---
TUES. AFTERNOON"
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"The funeral of the late O. L. Barnes, a pioneer resident of
this city was held from the lankkamer funeral home Tuesday
afternoon at two o'clock, with the Rev.  R. E. Dorn officiating.
During the service a number of solos were rendered by Mrs.
Florence Polling-Deters, one of the leading vocalist of this city.
She was accompanied by W. R. Thompson.  Many beautiful
floral tributes were sent by relatives and friends.
The burial took place in Glennwood Memorial Park."

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Submitter's note:
We have been unable to find anything more on his two daughters
Esther and Myrtle.  His wife's surname may be Tanner, Tonner.
or Tonnar.  We have found Tonner on her death certificate, and
her father listed as Phillip Tonner of Germany, mother unk.  She 
was listed as b. in Mankato on 12/17/1872 and dd. 1/22/1928.  Blue 
Earth lists a Geo Tonner, 2nd SS (2nd Comp. Minn. Sharp Shooters. 
[My gr. grandfather's unit] which became Co. L. Hiram Berdans United 
States Sharp Shooters and attached to the 1st Minn. Vol. which later 
became 1st Minn. Inf. Reg.  1881 Wisc. Bio., Georger Tonnar, states 
family from Grand Dutchy of Luxenberg, Germany, he born 1843, parents 
to Mankato 1858. (Cenus does not jibe with this obit.  Only two 
Tonner listed and Anna found with Tonnar in another Co.). Geo. was 
a druggist and quite high up on the social and occupational list.

If you want his summary, can give, but it may be factually off a bit.

One of the most fascinating things is that David Barnes, Williams brother
had a son Asa Ira Barnes in the Maine inf.  Asa, my ggg Elbridge S. Barnes
and George Tonnar were all at the battle of Fredericksburg on 12/13/1862,
and probably did not know it.  My gr. gr father was wounded there.

Hope the above came through.

Gene