John William and Zilnorah Draper Barnett

John William Barnett photo

Life Sketch of John William Barnett

LIFE SKETCH OF JOHN WILLIAM BARNETT

by Zilnorah Draper Barnett

John William Barnett's grandparents joined the L.D.S. church in England, so both of John W.'s parents were brought to Utah as young children. He was born in Kaysville, Davis County, Utah, June 6, 1881. His parents were John Barnett and Ellen Mary Bone.

When John was a small boy he had to work to earn money to help support the family since his father was gone for twenty one years leaving his mother and the four other children to shift for themselves while he went away on mining adventures. As a result John W.'s schooling was very meager. He went to school part time, working for his board, during the coldest weather.

When only twelve years of age John used to drive a team of horses

John William Barnett death certificate

John William Barnett and Zilnorah Draper Barnett Headstone