An Illustrated History of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties, 1902
published by Western Historical Publishing Company

Henry Barnes

Mr. Barnes was born in Milford, Connecticut, on November 25, 1831, being the son of Harry and Laura (Root) Barnes. His father was a hatter, and in assisting him in this trade and attending the public schools of the city where he lived, Henry spent the earlier years of his life. When he arrived at the age of manhood his adventurous spirit led him to the realms of the unexplored west, coming to California via New York and Panama. He landed at San Francisco and later was at Marysville, but he soon bought a ranch near San Jose and continued in the culture of the same until 1862, the year that he came to the Grande Ronde valley in this state. In that valley he bought a farm, and there lived until 1873, when he went to Eldorado, near where Malheur is now situated, and kept hotel and operated a livery and feed stable. In 1878 he took a homestead where he now lives, three and one-half miles southwest from Hereford, and here he has resided since. His time has ben occupied with stock-raising and culture of the soil, and he has been favored with a very gratifying success in these enterprises. His farm is a valuable producer of hay, being well watered and well improved, and he has a fine herd of cattle and some horses.

The marriage of Mr. Barnes and Miss Mary M., daughter of Jacob and Julia (Shaver) Conner, was solemnized on October 2, 1878. The golden years of this worthy citizen are being spent in the quiet enjoyment of the competence that his skill and industry have provided, and he is one of the substantial members of society and an active worker in the realm of good government.

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