Barnett Family History & Genealogy

Howard's father was Thomas Wiley Barnett, 1896-1992, and his mother was Zelpha Elnora Wilson, 1903-1990. He had siblings, Virgil, Elva, Thomas, Robert, and Richard (plus one sister, name not listed). In the 1930 census, Paul was living with his parents and siblings Virgil, Elva, and Thomas in Kokomo Indiana. His mother was born in Indiana and his father was born in Kentucky. His father, age 34, was a farm laborer. In the 1940 census, Paul was age 18, single, still living in Kokomo with his parents and siblings Thomas and Robert. This census says that the highest grade he completed was 7th grade although on his enlistment record he states that he completed high school. He wasn't working but his father was a grinder at Spring Works (?). At the time of his demise, he was married to Evelyn Lillian Sorich, 1919-1999. They married on October 22, 1943 and had no children. Evelyn later married John F Sheridan on February 6 1948. According to his World War II Army Enlistment record, Paul enlisted as a private (single, no dependents) on January 2, 1942. He had 4 years of high school and was 68 inches, weighing 134 lbs. He enlisted in the Air Corps. He didn't list a date of birth, just a year - 1921. Paul was injured in July 1944 (battle injury in the line of duty) and died in the hospital, according to military records. He was awarded the Purple Heart. From Find A Grave: The 455th’s emblem, the Vulgar Vulture (note: see photo under "photos"), was created by Walt Disney Studios. It was a vulture clutching a bomb in it’s talons. The 455th flew 139 combat missions before November of 1944. In April of 1944 two B-24’s were brought down by one another. Flak had struck Lt. Jerome Slater’s plane, causing it to roll over and strike Lt. Michael Callen’s plane. Only one parachute was seen to have opened. Twenty crewmen were listed as missing in action. In May of 1944, they flew 21 missions. The group put 745 B-24’s over target, dropping 1,630 tons of bombs. The casualties were high, however they kept going. The 743rd was based at San Giovanni Field, near Cerignola, Italy. The 455th 743rd shared the base with the 454th Bomber Group. On July 27, 1944 at approximately 1005 hrs., as a result of aggressive air attack by numerous German ME109’s and FW 190’s, Near Bicake, Hungary five B-24 type aircraft including B-24H, S/N 42-52294 (Barnett's Plane) was shot down. The formation had so shifted about that reports were general rather than specific. The aircraft was hit in the bomb bay, caught fire, and went down gradually. It was seen to later have exploded. Paul Barnett was 23 years old.

Josiah William Barnett of Caulfield Australia was born on August 22, 1851 at Marylebone in London England, and died at age 69 years old on January 15, 1921 in Northcote, VIC Australia.

Myrtle (Shockey) Barnett was born in 1900. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Myrtle (Shockey) Barnett.

Delores Jean Barnett-Meusa was born on December 13, 1932 in Seattle, King County, Washington United States, and died at age 79 years old on April 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Delores Jean Barnett-Meusa.

Rossie Leigh Barnett was born in 1884. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rossie Leigh Barnett.

Vereatha (Streeter) Barnett was born in Oxford, Granville County, North Carolina United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Vereatha (Streeter) Barnett.

Mary Jane Barnett was born in 1907, and died at age 90 years old in 1997. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Jane Barnett.

Mamie (Barnett) Brown was born on November 24, 1882. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mamie (Barnett) Brown.

I love krissy so much. I remember all the times as a kid and all the great memories. Blood doesn't make you family. Krissy was there for me. She loved me and cared about me. I will always miss her and still to this day I will cry about her death. I wish she was here to see how big Trey got. He has the feel voice, big feet, and he is getting tall. Although he had a hard time, he became such a good boy. I'm so proud of him.

Norma (Barnett) Abreu was married to Albey Abreu. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Norma (Barnett) Abreu.

Noreen Mary Noreen Mary (Nehill) Barnett of Port Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Noreen Mary Nehill Barnett.

Ralph Leroy Barnett was born on January 19, 1897. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ralph LeRoy Barnett.

Henry Allen Barnett was born on February 19, 1858. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry Allen Barnett.

Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara Barnett.

Charles Oliver Barnett was born on January 4, 1863. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Oliver Barnett.

James Pleasant Barnett was born in 1831. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Pleasant Barnett.

Mary Ann Yount Barnett was born in 1841. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ann Yount Barnett.

Sarah (Barnett) Brooks was born on January 10, 1844. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah (Barnett) Brooks.

Joshua Barnett was born in 1849 in London, Greater London County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 65 years old on January 12, 1915 in Collingwood, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia. Joshua Barnett was buried at Melbourne General Cemetery College Cres, in Parkville, City of Melbourne County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joshua Barnett.

Harry Harris Vernett Barnett was born in 1879 to Joshua Barnett and Miriam (Phillips) Barnett, and had siblings Jacob Leon Barnett, Maurice Barnett, Julia (Barnett) Corp, and Phillip Aaron Barnett. He married Rosetta (Cohen) Barnett, and had children Adelaide (Barnett) Vipond, Ruby Barnett, and Miriam (Barnett) Gange. Harry Barnett died at age 63 years old on March 1, 1943 in West Melbourne, City of Melbourne County, VIC Australia, and was buried at Fawkner Memorial Park 1187 Sydney Rd, in Hadfield, City of Moreland County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Harry Harris Vernett Barnett.