| Birth | 7 Sep 1884 | William Elton Barnell was born on 7 Sep 1884 in Eagle Bend, Todd County, Minnesota; (location may be Wadena County.) |
1900 Census
(with Parents)
| 22 Jun 1900 | William appeared in the 1900 Federal Census of Bertha Township, Todd County, Minnesota, as William E. Barnell, in the household of his parents, Caledonia and William Jordan Barnell. He is a single white male, age 15. Son of head of household. Born September 1884. He was born in Minnesota. His mother and father were born in Indiana. His occupation is at school. He attended school 8 months. He can read, write, and speak English. |
| Marriage | 14 Jul 1905 | William Elton Barnell and Elvira Current, daughter of James William Current and Sarah Elizabeth Brooks, were married on 14 Jul 1905 in New Ulm, Brown County, Minnesota. |
| 1920 Census | 3 Jan 1920 | William Elton Barnell appeared as head of household in the 1920 Federal Census of New Ulm, Brown County, Minnesota, as William Barnell. Living with him was his wife, Elvira, and their children, Vernon, Leo, Claude, William, Gladys, Phyllis, Kenneth and Marion. He is a Lives at 600 3rd North Street. Married white male, age 37. He rents his home. He can read and write. He was born in Minnesota. His mother and father were born in Indiana. He can speak English. His occupation is house carpenter. |
| Residence | 30 Nov 1921 | On 30 Nov 1921 William Elton Barnell lived in New Ulm, Brown County, Minnesota. |
| Death | 17 Aug 1966 | He died on 17 Aug 1966 in New Ulm, Brown County, Minnesota, at age 81. |
| Burial | after 17 Aug 1966 | He was buried after 17 Aug 1966 in Current Cemetery, located in New Ulm, Brown County, Minnesota.  |
William Elton Barnell