W. W. C. "Curry" Barnes Family  

Had cottage at 880 W. Shore

W. W. C. "Curry" Barnes (William C. Barnes) Birth 11 Jan 1870 Logansport, Cass, Indiana Death 29 JANUARY 1924 Culver, Union Township, Marshall County, Indiana Burial Feb 1, 1924 Mount Hope Cemetery Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, son of John E Barnes and Elizabeth Jane Bates

CURRY BARNES PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT
DIED SUDDENLY AT LAKE MAXUfKUCKEE H0ME AT 8 O'CLOCK.

HEART TROUBLE CAUSE

W. W. C. "Curry" Barnes, age 54, former local contractor and brother of James I and Charles Barnes, died suddenly at 8 o'clock last night at his cottage at Lake Maxinkuckee, following an attach of heart trouble. Mr. Barnes had been in ill health for the past year but his condition had not been regarde as serious.

Mr. Barnes whose home is located in Marion, had taken up residence at Culver during the early part of fall for the benefit of his health. Although upon, several occasions he had been subject to heart attacks, his death occurred rather unexpectedly, according to relatives.

Moves to Marlon.

Deceased who was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes, entered the contracting business in this city more than twenty years ago with his father and brothers James and Charles Barnes. He later became affiliated in business with Charles Barnes. From this city "Curry" Barnes moved to Marion where be organized his own building company and has since resided there. Hoping to benefit his health, he removed to Culver for the winter, but had planned to return to Marion in the spring.

Surviving him are the. widow, three brothers James I, Charles and Ben Barnes of this city and one sister, Mrs. Clara Funk of Social Circle, Ga., who with her daughter recently left upon a world tour with the party headed by Miss Ora Cox. It is understood that the party with which Mrs. Funk is traveling have just reached California and efforts will be made immediately to communicate with her. James I. Barnes who is now in Miami Fla. has also been notified of his brother's death.

No funeral arrangements have, yet been made -- Logansport Pharos-Tribune WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1924


ARCHITECT DIES AT HIS SUMMER HOME ON LAKE

W. W. C. Barnes, Marion - Builder, Expires at Lake Maxinkuckee
W. W. C. Barnes, well known local architect and contractor, died last night at his summer home on Lake. Maxinkuckee from a heart disability, of which he has been a victim for some time.

He came home front his work where he is assisting in the construction of a new building at Culver Military Academy, last evening and following the evening meal complained that he was not feeling well. A doctor was called but he died a little while later.

He was 54 years old this month.

No arrangements have been made for the funeral as yet: the family not having decided whether his will brought city or taken to Logansport where his brothers and sisters live.

He is survived by three brothers, James, Charles. and Ben, and one sister, Mrs. Funk, all of Logansport.

Mr. Barnes was well known in Marion and several buildings now standing in the city were constructed by him. Among these are the. Y. M. A., the Lyric theatre and the building occupied by the Indiana General Service.

He also assisted in the construction of several of the buildings at Culver Military Academy, among these being the mess hall which is said to be one of the most magnificent buildings of its kind the world. - -Chronicle Tribune, Marion, Indiana January 30, 1924


BARNES FUNERAL IS ON FRIDAY
Well Known Marion Contractor Passes Away Suddenly

WAS AT MAXINKUCKEE

The funeral services for W. W. C. Barnes, 54, local contractor and arechitect, residing at 817 West Fifth, street, who died suddenly at his summer home Tuesday, night at Lake Maxinkuckce, will be held at Friday the from home of his brother, Charles Barnes, at Logansport, where he formerly resided.

Burial will be made in a mausoleum in Logansport cemetery.

Surviring are the widow, one sister, Mrs. Funk of Logansport, and three brothers, James, Charles and. Ben, all of that city.

Mr. Barnes was in charge of the construction of a building at Culver Military academy.

He was in his usual health Tuesday and ate hearty supper Tuesday night. Shortly after he complained of being 1ll and died short time later.

Mr. Barnes was widely known in this city and during his residence here constructed several business blocks including the Lyric Theater building, Indiana General Service building at Fourth and Boots streets, and the Y. M. C. A.

He also constructed a number of buildings at Culver Military academy, including the mess hall, which is said to be one of the finest mess halls in the country. - Leader-Tribune Marion, Indiana Jan 31, 1924


The funeral of Curry Barnes was held this afternoon from, the residence of his brother Charles H. Barnes on Front street, conducted by Rev. W. C. Holmes of the Universarist church. The remains were placed in the mausoleum in Mt. Hope cemetery. -- LOGANSPORT PHAROS-TRIBUNE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1924

married 28 Apr 1898 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Effie Nellie Bronson Birth 25 Mar 1875 Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana Death 8 May 1965 Marion, Grant County, Indiana Burial Mount Hope Cemetery Logansport, Cass County, Indiana daughter of George Egbert Bronson and Anna Barnes

Mrs. Effie Barnes Expires In Marion; Services Wednesday

Final services for Mrs. Effie Barnes, 90, of Marion, Ind., widow of W. W. C. Barnes, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Diggs Funeral Home in Marion. Burial will be at noon that day in Mt, Hope Cemetery here.

Friends may call at the funeral home.

Mrs. Barnes, a resident of Marion since 1901, died at her home there at 3:15 a.m. Saturday

after a long illness.

She was a charter member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and belonged to the Department Club and the YWCA, all in Marion.

A native of Franklin, Ind., she was born March 25, 1S75, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bronson. Her marriage was in 1898.

Her husband, a contractor, built the YMCA and IOOF buildings in Marion.

Survivors are two sons, Don C. Miller of Newtown, Conn., and Jack C. Miller of Morgan Hill, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. F. P. Woolery of Indianapolis and Mrs. Wilson Miller of Detroit, and two grandchildren. --THE PHAROS-TRIBUNE and LOGANSPORT PRESS, SUNDAY, MAY 9,1963

NOTE: it appears that Curry and Effie were guardians of the Miller boys who appears by records to be sons of J. (John) Hyson Miller and Grace Margaret Cornell. Grace Margaret Cornell died 22 Nov 1917 Marion, Grant County, Indiana wife of J Hyson Miller who appears to have remarried 21 Feb 1922 Jackson County, Missouri Joaanna Barnes. The boys retained the "Miller Surname".

Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944 
Name	Donald Clark Miller
Gender	Male
Birth Date	9 Aug 1914
Birth Place	Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
Father J Hyson Miller
Mother Margurite Cornell
Certificate Number	16368
Roll number	40474_357350
Volume Range	751 - 755

1920 United States Federal Census 
Name	Jack Miller
Age	7
Birth Year	abt 1913
Birthplace	Indiana
Home in 1920	Marion Ward 3, Grant, Indiana
Street	Fifth Street
Residence Date	1920
Race	White
Gender	Male
Relation to Head of House	Roomer
Marital Status	Single
Father's Birthplace	Indiana
Mother's Birthplace	Indiana
Attended School	yes
Neighbors	View others on page
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Curry Barnes 50 Head
Effie Barnes 45 Wife
Jack Miller	7	Roomer
Donald Miller 5 Roomer
Anna Bronson 71 Mother-in-law

1930 United States Federal Census 
Name	Effie N Barnes
Birth Year	abt 1875
Gender	Female
Race	White
Age in 1930	55
Birthplace	Indiana
Marital Status	Widowed
Relation to Head of House	Head
Homemaker?	Yes
Home in 1930	Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
Map of Home	Marion, Grant, Indiana
Street Address	West Fifth Street
Ward of City	3 Pt of
Block	415
House Number	819
Dwelling Number	22
Family Number	24
Home Owned or Rented	Owned
Home Value	6800
Radio Set	Yes
Lives on Farm	No
Age at First Marriage	25
Attended School	No
Able to Read and Write	Yes
Father's Birthplace	Ohio
Mother's Birthplace	England
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Effie N Barnes	55	Head
Jack C Miller 17 Roomer
Donald C Miller 15 Roomer 

1940 United States Federal Census 
Name	Effie N Barnes
Respondent	Yes
Age	64
Estimated Birth Year	abt 1876
Gender	Female
Race	White
Birthplace	Indiana
Marital Status	Widowed
Relation to Head of House	Head
Home in 1940	Marion, Grant, Indiana
Map of Home in 1940	Marion, Grant, Indiana
Street	Fifth Street
House Number	817
Inferred Residence in 1935	Marion
Sheet Number	4B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation	99
House Owned or Rented	Owned
Value of Home	6500
Attended School or College	No
Highest Grade Completed	High School, 2nd year
Weeks Worked in 1939	0
Income	0
Income Other Sources	Yes
Neighbors	View others on page
Household Members (Name)	Age	Relationship
Effie N Barnes	64	Head
Jack C Miller 27 Son
Edith Strowhuver 64 Lodger

World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 
Name	Jack C. Miller
Gender	Male
Race	White
Age	28
Relationship to Draftee	Self (Head)
Birth Date	2 Apr 1912
Birth Place	Marion, Indiana
Residence Place	Marion, Grant, Indiana, USA
Registration Date	16 Oct 1940
Registration Place	Indiana, USA
Employer	Self
Height	5 11
Weight	160
Complexion	Ruddy
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Blue
Next of Kin {Mrs}	W. W. C. Barnes {Guardian}