Richard Thomas BARKELL
- Born: 31 Dec 1848, Benton, Lafayette, WI, USA 1 2
- Married: 22 Dec 1873, Houghton, Houghton Co., MI, USA 1
- Died: 26 Apr 1935, Carleton, Thayer Co., NE, USA 1
Research Notes:
1870 U.S. Federal Census (surname spelt Barkel):
Age given: 21 years
Birthplace given: Wisconsin
Dwelling Place: Calumet Twp., Houghton, Michigan
Occupation: Blacksmith
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1880 U.S. Federal Census (surname spelt Barkell):
Age given: 31 years
Birthplace given: Wisconsin
Dwelling Place: Calumet Twp., Houghton, Michigan
Occupation: works in machine shop
Present were wife Janette (24) of Canada, children (born in MI): Alexander (6), Ella May (3), William W. (7 months)
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1900 U.S. Federal Census (surname spelt Barkell):
Age given: 51 years
Birthplace given: Wisconsin
Dwelling Place: Carleton Twp., Thayer, Nebraska
Occupation: Farmer
How long married: 27 years
Present were wife Jennette (43) of Canada, children (born in MI): Alexander (24), farm laborer, William W. (19), farm laborer, Mary B. (17), and Ralph T. (4) of Nebraska. Staying was niece Georgia B. Jones is staying with the family (b. Apr 1885 in Nebraska)
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1910 U.S. Federal Census (called Richard T. Barkell):
Age given: 62 years
Birthplace given: Wisconsin
Dwelling Place: Carleton Twp., Thayer, Nebraska
Occupation: Farmer (own farm)
How long married: 37 years
How many children: 5 (all living)
Present were wife Jennet (54) of Canada, son Ralph (14) of Nebraska
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1920 U.S. Federal Census (called Richard T. Barkell):
Age given: 71 years
Birthplace given: Wisconsin
Dwelling Place: Carleton Twp., Thayer, Nebraska
Occupation: -
Present were wife Jennie (64) of Canada, son Ralph T. (24) of Nebraska, farmer
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1930 U.S. Federal Census (surname spelt Barkell):
Age given: 81 years
Birthplace given: Wisconsin
Dwelling Place: Carleton Twp., Thayer, Nebraska
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Obituary
"Richard T. Barkell, son of Josiah and Elizabeth Barkell, was born Dec. 3l, 1848 at Mineral Point, Wisconsin. He was the third in a family of five children, all of whom having preceded him to the beyond.
His father died when he was nine years old, leaving him to assume at an early age the responsibly of assisting in the support of the family.
His younger days wore employed in the copper mines of northern Michigan.
0n June 17, 1873 he united in marriage with Janet Dudgeon.
Coming to Nebraska in 1884 and locating on a farm near Carleton.
Remaining on the farm until 1921, he moved to Carleton where he resided until his death having attained the age of 86 years, 3 months and 26 days.
He is survived by his wife, three sons, Alex and Will of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming and Ralph of Carleton, three daughters, Ella Capron of Carleton, Mayme of Beatrice, Nebr., and Mrs. Georgia Emerick of Wauneta, Nebr., one son-in-law, two daughters-in-law, thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
As one of the early settlers, his courageous spirit manifested itself in such a definite way as to be an unfaltering inspiration to his friends and neighbors as they faced the privations of the pioneers.
He was a charter member of the Brethren Church of Carleton and served as a deacon for approximately forty years." 1
Marriage Information:
Richard married Janet DUDGEON, daughter of Alexander DUDGEON and Mary THOMSON, on 22 Dec 1873 in Houghton, Houghton Co., MI, USA 1. (Janet DUDGEON was born on 2 Jun 1856 in Guelph, Ontario, Canada 3 and died on 11 Jun 1935 in Carleton, Thayer Co., NE, USA 3.)
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