James Ray BARNER: Adam Barner Family

1937 - 2009 (72 years)

Generation: 1

James Ray BARNER was born on 28 May 1937 in Ogallala, Keith Co, Nebraska (son of Samuel Dervin "Bus" BARNER and Helen Louise CURTISS); died on 23 Oct 2009 in New Paltz, NY .

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James R. Barner
May 28, 1937 - October 23, 2009

New Paltz, NY

James R. (Jim) Barner, of Barner Books, New Paltz, NY, passed away Fri
day, October 23, 2009 after a long illness.

Jim, born in Ogallala, NE on May 28, 1937, left there to attend colleg
e in Wyoming and Mexico. His love of travel and adventure took him t
o live in Alaska, San Francisco, Buenos Aires, PA, Nova Scotia and Ne
w York City. Jim wrote a book, "Bus to Buenos Aires," about his trip w
ith his wife, Alice, overland from San Francisco to Buenos Aires in 19
67-68. He also wrote numerous travel articles and short stories. For s
ome years he was active in public relations with Carl Byoir and Assoc
. in NYC, and for some years he ran a sheep farm and hand-weaving stud
io in Nova Scotia.

In 1990 Jim moved to New Paltz, NY where he settled. He spent some o
f his happiest times there, fulfilling a long dream of having a bookst
ore.

It became a gathering place for lovers of books, who enjoyed Jim's com
pany and wit, and his constant companion, Harry the dog.

Jim is survived by his loving daughter, Elizabeth Barner of Leicester
, England; his wife, Alice of NYC; and many friends.

A memorial party and informal service will be held at 36 Main, 36 Mai
St., New Paltz on Saturday, November 7, from 1-4 p.m., a service wil
l take place at 2 p.m., share a memory if you wish. The family has ask
ed that no flowers or gifts be given.

The family has asked that no flowers or gifts be given. Jim loved th
e written word; if you wish, please bring something to read, or leav
e for him.

Arrangements by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Ro
ad, New Paltz, NY 12561; 845-255-1212. Condolences may be made to th
e family at www.copelandfhnp.com.

Published in Times Herald-Record on November 1, 2009

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Family/Spouse: A.V. CLOUGH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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E.H. BARNER

Generation: 2

Samuel Dervin "Bus" BARNER was born on 24 Jan 1910 in Ringgold, McPherson Co, NE (son of James Absalom BARNER and Pearl Edna GORDON); died on 29 Mar 2001; was buried in Arthur Cemetery - Arthur County.

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Samuel married Helen Louise CURTISS on 22 Dec 1935. Helen was born on 9 Dec 1918 in Stover, Morgan Co, Missouri; died on 24 Jul 1993; was buried in Arthur Cemetery - Arthur County. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen Louise CURTISS was born on 9 Dec 1918 in Stover, Morgan Co, Missouri; died on 24 Jul 1993; was buried in Arthur Cemetery - Arthur County.

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1. James Ray BARNER was born on 28 May 1937 in Ogallala, Keith Co, Nebraska ; died on 23 Oct 2009 in New Paltz, NY .

Generation: 3

James Absalom BARNER was born on 19 Jan 1888 in Cozad, Arthur Co, NE (son of Erasmus Dervin BARNER and Rebecca Jane KINNAN); died on 20 Mar 1975 in Arthur, Arthur Co, NE; was buried in Arthur Cemetery - Arthur County.

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James married Pearl Edna GORDON on 3 Jul 1909. Pearl was born on 23 Feb 1892 in Alliance, Box Butte Co, NE; died on 20 Nov 1989 in Grant, Perkins Co, Nebraska; was buried in Arthur Cemetery - Arthur County. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pearl Edna GORDON was born on 23 Feb 1892 in Alliance, Box Butte Co, NE; died on 20 Nov 1989 in Grant, Perkins Co, Nebraska; was buried in Arthur Cemetery - Arthur County.

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2. Samuel Dervin "Bus" BARNER was born on 24 Jan 1910 in Ringgold, McPherson Co, NE; died on 29 Mar 2001; was buried in Arthur Cemetery - Arthur County.
Verna Marie BARNER was born on 11 Jun 1922 in Ogallala, Keith Co, Nebraska; died on 25 Sep 2006 in Grand Junction, Mesa Co, Colorado; was buried in Arthur Cemetery - Arthur County.

Generation: 4

Erasmus Dervin BARNER was born on 5 Jan 1856 in Juniata Co, PA (son of Absalom Lahr BARNER and Susan Polly STROUP); died on 23 May 1933 in Stapleton, Logan Co, NE; was buried in Loup Valley Cemetery - Logan County.

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Erasmus married Rebecca Jane KINNAN on 7 Mar 1882 in Cedar Co, IA . Rebecca was born on 14 Sep 1861 in Tipton, Cedar Co, IA; died on 4 Oct 1938 in Stapleton, Logan Co, NE; was buried in Loup Valley Cemetery - Logan County. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca Jane KINNAN was born on 14 Sep 1861 in Tipton, Cedar Co, IA; died on 4 Oct 1938 in Stapleton, Logan Co, NE; was buried in Loup Valley Cemetery - Logan County.

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Mary Jane BARNER was born on 2 Feb 1883 in Tipton, Cedar Co, IA; died on 21 Sep 1965 in Casper, Natrona Co, WY; was buried in Valley View Cemetery - Torrington.
Isabelle "Belle" BARNER was born on 6 Oct 1884 in Iowa,; died on 6 Feb 1988 in Greenacres, Spokane Co, WA; was buried in Spokane Memorial Gardens - Spokane.
4. James Absalom BARNER was born on 19 Jan 1888 in Cozad, Arthur Co, NE; died on 20 Mar 1975 in Arthur, Arthur Co, NE; was buried in Arthur Cemetery - Arthur County.
Roy Erasmus BARNER was born on 22 Oct 1891 in Elsie, Perkins Co, NE ; died on 18 Sep 1946 in McMinnville, Yamhill Co, OR .
Elmer Dean BARNER was born on 16 May 1896 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA; died on 26 Oct 1930 in Stapleton, Logan Co, NE; was buried in Loup Valley Cemetery - Logan County.
Chester Earl (twin) BARNER was born on 22 Oct 1898 in Altoona, Blair Co, PA; died on 27 Aug 1998 in Stapleton, Logan Co, NE; was buried in Loup Valley Cemetery - Logan County.
Lester Merle (twin) BARNER was born on 22 Oct 1898 in Altoona, Blair Co, PA; died on 28 Oct 1983 in Post Falls, Kootenai Co, ID; was buried in Moscow Cemetery - Moscow.