Barnhart Albert "Barney" Kline
THE CHILDREN OF
JOHN WESLEY KLINE
&
DORA TENA MYERS KLINE
Daniel F. - (1872 - 1948)
Caroline Elizabeth - (1874 - 1955)
Mary Jane - (1876 - 1955)
Christ William - (1878 - 1928)
Mariah Margaret - (1880 - 1899)
Barnhart Albert - (1882 - 1927)
Minnie Ellen - (1883 - 1967)
Eliza Catherine - (1886 - 1967)
Emma Favority - (1888 - 1889)
John Wesley Jr. - (1890 - 1936)
Barnhart (Barney) A. Kline
Born on January 12, 1882, in Good Hope Township, Hocking County, Barney A. Kline was blessed with the name of several past Kline "Barneys and Barnharts" who had gone before him back to at least the Revolutionary War.
Barney lived with his parents, even after his marriage on December 30, 1908, to Christena Etta ("Ettie") Beougher, daughter of Benjamin and Catharine (Warthman) Beougher. In the 1910 census, Barney, 30, married for one year, lived at home with his parents, working on the home farm. Eliza, 22; John, 20; and Daniel's son/Barney's nephew, Carl, 12, lived at the homestead, too. Etta Kline, 31, and daughter, Jeanette C. 2/12, were with her parents on the Logan Road nearby.
In September, 1918, Barney filled out his World War I draft registration form. He was 36 years old and he lived in Rockbridge, Hocking County, working for his father on the home farm. He described himself as of medium height and build, with brown eyes and black hair. He reported no disabilities.
By the 1920 census taken on January 28, he was on his own farm and at 37, lived with his immediate family together. Barney and Ettie had children: Janet (Jeanette Kathryn/Catharine), 10; Johnny (John Wesley after his grandfather), 8; and Perry Alfred, 4. The last child, Joseph Franklin W., was born on April 20, 1920, when Etta was 42.
On July 15, 1927, Barney died at the young age of 46, leaving Etta with four minor children. He was buried near his home at the Fairview Methodist Church Cemetery in Good Hope Township.
His obituary appeared in the Logan Democrat-Sentinel on July 28, 1927, p. 7:
"Barney Albert Kline, son of Wesley and Dora Kline, was born in Good Hope township January 11, 1882, died at his home in Rockbridge, Ohio, July 15, 1927, at the age of 45 years, 6 months and 3 days.
He was one of a family of ten children, and is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Daniel Kline of Hicksville, Ohio, Johan and Christ of Lancaster, Ohio, Mrs. Mollie Bailey of Rockbridge, Ohio, Mrs. Callie Nutter of near Logan, Ohio, Mrs. Millie Shaufer of Lancaster and Miss Eliza Kline, who still lives in the home. His parents and two sisters have preceded him to the spirit world.
December 30, 1908, he was united in marriage to Miss Etta Beougher. Four children were born to this union; one daughter, Jane, and three sons, John, Perry, and Joseph.
He loved his home and family devotedly, and his greatest pleasure was found in their companionship, and toiling that they might be comfortable and happy.
He was a good neighbor and friend, doing many deeds of helpfulness for those who needed his aid.
He is survived by his loving wife, his children, brothers and sisters and other near and dear relatives and friends, who ministered untiringly to him until he breathed his last. He will be sorely missed, but in their fancy, his friends may think of him, saying with the poet, 'Say not good night, But in some brighter clime, Bid me good morning.'
Funeral services were conducted by the writer of this sketch in the Fairview M. E. church, assisted by Rev. Mann of the U.B. Church, Rev. Boyce of the M. E. church and Rev. I. W. Purdin of the U.B. church. A large audience present - J. W. Purvis.
Diffenbaugh's from Tarlton, Ohio, funeral directors."
Three years later, Etta and her children were still in Rockbridge, probably in the same home, worth $2000, according to the census. John W., 18, worked as a house carpenter, while Perry, 14, and Joseph, 10, were still in school. Living with them was the older daughter, Jeanette K. Karr, 21, married one year, and her son, Eugene, 11/12.
As, in what seems to be tradition, her husband, Freddie, 21, lived with his parents, Charles and Myrtle. He was working odd jobs. Maybe it was understood that the couple had to have some steady work and some cash before they actually began their married life together. Or perhaps they were separated?
By 1940, it was just Etta, 52, and Joseph, 19, at home. Joseph supported them by driving truck. Right next door to them were Perry and John, both W.P.A. workers. John, 28, and wife, Vera, 21, had two children: Dora and Benny, while Perry and his wife, Edith, just had daughter, Marlene.
Etta Kline lived on until February 28, 1966, when she died at about 89 years in Fairfield county. She was buried with Barney in Good Hope Township.
By 1940, it was just Etta, 52, and Joseph, 19, at home. Joseph supported them by driving truck. Right next door to them were Perry and John, both W.P.A. workers. John, 28, and wife, Vera, 21, had two children: Dora and Benny, while Perry and his wife, Edith, just had daughter, Marlene.
Etta Kline lived on until February 28, 1966, when she died at about 89 years in Fairfield county. She was buried with Barney in Good Hope Township.
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