Grace's Guide
British Industrial History
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William Barnes (1817-1892)
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William Barnes (1817-1892), Banker
1817 Born at Exeter the son of Samuel Barnes, Surveyor.
1840 Married at Great Haseley, Oxon., to Lucy Long
1861 Living at Great Duryard, Cowley Road: William Barnes (age 44 born Exeter), Banker and Widower. With four children.[1]
1862/63 Mayor of Exeter.[2]
1871 Living at Duryard, Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter: William Barnes (age 54 born Exeter), Banker and Landowner. With his wife Lucy and three children.[3]
1881 Living at Great Duryard: William Barnes with his daughter.[4]
1891 Living at Great Duryard: William Barnes age 74 born Exeter), Banker and J.P., Widower.[5]
1892 January 21st. Died. Of Great Duryard, Exeter. Probate to Samuel Barnes.