Person:William Barnett (6)

William Paddox Barnett was the first Pastor of The United Baptist Church of Mt. Washington, Kentucky, in Bullitt County, which was organized on September 27, 1838, with 10 charter members. He had been serving as Pastor at Kings Baptist Church in Taylorsville (formerly Mt. Washington), Kentucky, where he continued to preach until his death.

March 1831, "The church at Floyd's Fork... requests a council in the Ordination of Bro. Barnett. June 1833, "Church made choice of Bro. Barnett to preach for us until Bro. Holland can return." He (Bro. Barnett) was called every year thereafter until death in 1876. Dec. 1874, "Bro Barnett reelected Pastor, the church shall be known as the United Baptist Church at Kings." Oct. 1876, "A committee, J. W. James, Wesley Drake and G.S. Simpson were appointed to draft resolutions upon the death of our pastor, W.P. Barnett who departed this life Sept. 18, 1876." (Note by 1940 Pastor J.T. Miller: if you ever have the opportunity you should read these resolutions.)

[from "THE KINGS MESSENGER", Kings Baptist Church, June 9, 1940] ________________________________________________

June 13, 2004 In the archive of old letters kept by Hazel Bishop and Frank H. Stamps, was found "THE KINGS MESSENGER", KINGS BAPTIST CHURCH, J.T. Miller, Pastor, Taylorsville, Ky, Rt. 4, June 9, 1940, a SPECIAL MEMORIAL EDITION. ________________________________________________

May 10, 2004

(I, Timoth F. Stamps) Obtained copy of page from Index to Inventories and Settlements, from microfilm, at Louisville Archives, showing William P. Barnett estate and personal representative Jane A. Barnett. The index indicates that the inventory information can be found (at the county clerk's office) in: Book 35, page 279, number 2335. Also: Book 38, page 278, number 2335.

At the Jefferson County Clerk's office, found (and copied) pages of the inventories and settlements of William P. Barnett.

May 10, 2004

found at: Louisville/Jefferson County Archives Urban County Government Center 810 Barret Avenue Louisville, KY 40204 (502) 574-5761

Inventories and settlements states that William P. Barnett died on October 28, 1876.

(note: a different William P. Barnett is Interred at Cave Hill Cemetery: William Percy Barnett, 6/21/1873. He is not in this line.) ________________________

There are several William Barnetts living in Kentucky, and in Louisville, about the same time, which causes confusion to modern researchers. Take note:

Death dates of William Barnetts: William Barnett (from will): Jan. 4, 1847 William Percy Barnett (cemetery): June 24, 1873 William P. Barnett (Inventories & Settlements): October 28, 1876

BARNETT posted by Wayne Barnett on Thursday, March 5, 1998

BARNETT, William P md Sarah Ann Boyers (1) and Jane Day (2). William P. was the pastor at the Kings Baptist Church in Mt> Washington and his farm was on the edge of Jefferson County. If you are also searching this line I would like to hear from you. William P. Barnett was the eldest son of William Barnett & Tabitha Paddox (Paddocks) md 1799 Mercer County KY

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Posted by Jim Barnett on April 17, 1998 at 21:11:47:

In Reply to: Morgan Co. KY Barnetts posted by Tim Barnett on April 03, 1998 at 07:37:37:

I'm just getting started too but I noticed the KY connection. I'm taking over where my Dad left off. I don't know enough about Ky yet but we have been able to go back to: William b. 15 July 1775 d.9 Sept. 1846, m15 aug. 1799 in Mercer Co. Ky. to Tabitha Paddox/Paddock, children, Wm., Sarah, JonathonP. JosephD., Mary , Eliz, Nancy, Caroline, Tabitha Ann, John J. John J. Barnett, b.19 Mar 1929, Jefferson County, d.29 May 1908, M. Mary V Rowley 28 Feb 1854, children: Wm.Major, Joseph D., John Joseph, Sterling Price, Clarence, Henry Bunker, Sol C., Mary, Robt.,all children born in Raliegh, Union county Ky. Henry Bunker Barnett, b.25 Apr 1868 d.30 Sept, 1930, Mangum Okla. m. 22 Dec 1887 to Elizabeth (lizzie) Couch. children: Robt. A., Pearl, Mable, Douglas, Mary, Cress, Alice, James Calvin Barnett born in Crowell, Foard Co. Texas James Calvin is my GF, John Henry is my Dad never know we might be cousins.........Jim Barnett, MD, gaspasr@@@@earthlink.net, Modesto, CA

NOTE: For the sake of preventing additional confusion with another William Barnett, the following pertains to a separate William P. Barnett, who may or may not be related.

Also at the Louisville Archives, found an internment list showing burial plot for "William Posey Barnett" as being at the Cave Hill Cemetery, Lot 108, Section M, date of internment 06-24-1873. (This turned out to be William Percy Barnett.)

Went to Cave Hill Cemetery. Mr. Frost of the Cemetery gave me a xerox of a list showing the burials at Lot 107-108, Section M. There was just 15 minutes to search for the plot before the cemetery was to close at 4:45 pm (on a Monday). Searched for longer than that time, but could not find the plot (or headstones). The area I found that seemed to correspond with the map was just a circle of trees. Will have to visit again another time.

The family plot for lot no. 107-108, Section M., at the Cave Hill Cemetery, is as follows:

400,400 square feet Name: P. R. Gray, 8/3/1855 (Endowed Care)

1. George T. Gray, date of burial: 7/12/1861
2. Philip R. Gray,  9/7/1858
3. Mrs. Kitty Walker H. Gray, 8/4/1855
4. Selena Gray Barnett, 2/13/1861
5. William Percy Barnett, 6/24/1873
6. Thomas P. Satterwhite Barnett, 1/27/1863
7. Philip Edwin Gray, 10/10/1867
8. Mrs. Louisa Gray, 6/13/1883
9. Mrs. Selena E. Gray Barnett, 3/24/1873

10. William Alonzo Barnett, 8/14/1890 11. Mrs. Katherine Barnett, 8/18/1890 12. Sgt. John G. Galbraith, 6/3/1921 13. Mrs. Alice Gray Galbraith, 2/1/1937 14. Miss Eliza McCrum Barnett, 7/16/1940 15. Rev. John Edward Galbraith, 1/7/1948 16. Robert Edward Lee, 8/14/1961 17. Mrs. Selena Galbraith Lee, 6/11/1965 18. Hugh B. Galbraith, 9/24/1973

[This is a different William Barnett]

To further confuse matters, J. Barnett Napier had found another William P. Barnett, that of William Preston Barnett.

[Coleman_Napier_FamilyFile.FTW]

WILLIAM PADDOX BARNETT

b. [Oct. 15?] 1803, Louisville, Ky, d. Sept. 18, 1876, Louisvlle wife: Jane A. Day. Parents: William Barnett and Tabitha Paddox of Harrodsburg, Ky. [Proof of this William Barnett Sr.'s birthday and death day have not been 100% verified, as different sources mention different dates.]

Biography found in A History of Kentucky Baptists, by J. H. Spencer, Vol. 1. Cincinnati: J. R. Baumes, 1885. Pages 473 - 475.

"King's Church was at first located in the south-eastern part of Jefferson county, on a small stream called Back Run. The original name of the church was Cane and Back Run. Its location was changed to its present site, in the north-east corner of Bullitt County, and in 1817, it took its present name. It was gathered by William Edmund Waller, Sr., who probably ministered to it from its constitution, in 1800, till 1802. It first united with Salem Association, at its meeting at Long Run meeting house, in 1801. In 1803, it went into the constitution of Long Run Association. At this period, it numbered fifty-eight members. Its membership declined in numbers till about 1818, when it enjoyed a revival, and increased to seventy-two members.

"In 1827, under the ministry of Z. Carpenter, twenty-three were baptized, and its membership increased to one hundred and nine. In 1833, William P. Barnett succeeded John Holland as its pastor, and from that time, it enjoyed much prosperity for a number of years. In 1839, it was so much agitated on the subject of "the missionary system," that it refused to send messengers to the association. But next year it had decided in favor of missions, and reported to the association a membership of one hundred and sixty-four. This was the higest number it has ever reached. Its largest ingathering, during any one year, was in 1869, when it received thirty-two by baptism. Its revivals have been very frequent, and its course remarkably smooth and even. Its membership in 1880, was one hundred and fifty-five. That excellent minister, T. H. Coleman, was then its pastor. George Marshall was raised up to the ministry in this church, and supplied its pulpit a few months in 1822-23, having been ordained during the latter date. Of its early pastors, W. E. Waller, Henson Hobbs, Z. Carpenter and John Holland, sketches have been given. W. E. Powers is now (1885) its pastor.

"WILLIAM PADDOX BARNETT was pastor of King's church about forty-three years. He was born in Jefferson county, Ky., in 1803. His parents being poor, he received only a limited common school education. He was brought up in the faith of the Methodist church, of which his parents were members. But being early led to Christ among the Cumberland Presbyterians, he identified himself with them, and remained in their fellowship a few years. But becoming interested on the subject of baptism, he was led to adopt the views of the Baptists, upon which he united with the church at Floyd's Fork, in his native county, and was baptized by Z. Carpenter about 1827.

"Being soon afterwards liberated to exercise a preaching gift, he was ordained to the ministry in 1829, and immediately called to the care of Floyd's Fork (now Fisherville) church. He grew rapidly in favor with the people, and was soon one of the most popular preachers in Long Run Association. He was soon pastor of four churches, and so continued, most of his time, till the encroachment of old age admonished him to narrow the field of his labors. He was, during a ministry of forty-six years, pastor, at different periods, of Floyd's Fork, Chenowith's Run, Jeffersontown, Pleasant Grove, and Long Run in Jefferson county; Buck Creek, in Shelby; Little Union, Plum Creek and Elk Creek, in Spencer; and Mt. Washington and King's, in Bullitt. To the last named he was called in 1833. To this church he moved his membership, and ministered to it, with the exception of one year, (1859), till he finished his earthly course. He died of a congestive chill, at his home in Jefferson county, September 18, 1876.

"As a man, W. P. Barnett was honorable, dignified, conservative and reliable, and commanded the respect and confidence of all who knew him. Few men ever maintained a more faultless christian character. His preaching gifts were extraordinary. He was sound in the faith of the Gospel, plain and direct in his manner of address, and thoroughly versed in the sacred scriptures. He enjoyed a good degree of success during his ministry. He was a good pastor, a wise advisor and a safe exampler."

1850- Wm P Barnet District 2, Jefferson, KY abt 1804 Kentucky Jane Barnet District 2, Jefferson, KY abt 1820 Virginia Wm Barnet District 2, Jefferson, KY abt 1839 Kentucky Rebecca Barnet District 2, Jefferson, KY abt 1848 Kentucky Sarah Barnet District 2, Jefferson, KY abt 1849 Kentucky Image Source: Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: M432_205; Page: 294; Image: 590.

1860- Wm P Barnett District 2, Jefferson, KY 56 abt 1804 Kentucky Ma Jane A Barnett District 2, Jefferson, KY 40 abt 1820 Virginia Female Rebecca Barnett District 2, Jefferson, KY 12 abt 1848 Kentucky Female Sarah F Barnett District 2, Jefferson, KY 10 abt 1850 Kentucky Female Mary V Barnett District 2, Jefferson, KY 8 abt 1852 Kentucky Female Evadna Barnett District 2, Jefferson, KY 6 abt 1854 Kentucky Female Francis A Barnett District 2, Jefferson, KY 5 abt 1855 Kentucky Ma Martha B Barnett District 2, Jefferson, KY 3 abt 1857 Kentucky Female Image Source: Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_377; Page: 0; Image: 272.

Slave Owners - 1860 Slave schedule Name Home in 1860(City,County,State) Wm P Barnett District 2, Jefferson, Kentucky pg 16

Slave Information Age Gender Race 57 Female Black 24 Female Black 16 Female Black

2    Female Black 

11/12 Male Black 4/12 Male Black

Wm P Barnett Employer F. Day Owner, Spencer County (most likely Jane's relative) 35 Male Black

1870- Wm P Barnett Fisherville, Jefferson, KY abt 1803 Kentucky White Male Jane A Barnett Fisherville, Jefferson, KY abt 1813 Virginia White Female Sallie Barnett Fisherville, Jefferson, KY abt 1849 Kentucky White Female Mary Barnett Fisherville, Jefferson, KY abt 1851 Kentucky White Female Edadine Barnett Fisherville, Jefferson, KY abt 1854 Kentucky White Female Frank Barnett Fisherville, Jefferson, KY abt 1856 Kentucky White Male Martha Barnett Fisherville, Jefferson, KY abt 1857 Kentucky White Female Ellen Barnett Fisherville, Jefferson, KY abt 1861 Kentucky White Female Image Source: Year: 1870; Census Place: Fisherville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: M593_472; Page: 288; Image: 89.

1. ↑ Stamps-Sites TFS.FTW.

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2. ↑ Coleman Napier FamilyFile.FTW.

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3. ↑ Stamps-Sites TFS.FTW.

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4. ↑ Stamps-Sites TFS.FTW.

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5. ↑ Coleman Napier FamilyFile.FTW.

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6. ↑ Coleman Napier FamilyFile.FTW.

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7. ↑ 2693591.ged.FTW.

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8. ↑ Stamps-Sites TFS.FTW.

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9. ↑ Coleman Napier FamilyFile.FTW.

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10. ↑ Coleman Napier FamilyFile.FTW.

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11. ↑ Coleman Napier FamilyFile.FTW.

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