I have a whole write-up on the Confederate Soldier, Edward Barton.The below is taken from the History of Linn Co. Page 598.The following is a little out of sequence but it is how it was written. He was born in Linn County, Missouri, February 12, 1841. His father's name was Wharton R,and his mother's name Jane Warren.The latter was born in Howard Co.,Missouri, in January 1812. The subject of this sketch received his education at McGee College, Macon, Missouri.Then moved to Howard Co, same state. There he engaged in clerking until 1870, when he went to California, spent the winter and then located in Nevada, where he engaged in ranching and mining. Mr. Barton came back to Linn County, Missouri in December 1881, having lived for three years on a ranch 25 miles from a neighbor and having had some narrow escapes from bands of hostile Indians. In 1861 he enlisted in Company B, Third Missouri Infantry,Federal States of America. Participated in the battles of Lexington, Pea Ridge, Missouri and Luka, Mississippi. Reenlisted in the Second Missouri Infantry, Confederate States of America, in March 1862, was wounded in the breast by a piece of shell, taken prisoner and kept at Corinth, Mississippi until paroled and sent into the Confederate lines. Was exchanged at Holly Springs, Mississippi in 1863, found his regiment at Grand----,same state, and participated in several battles. He was in Vicksburg during the siege and present at the surrender. Mr. Barton was permitted to go into the country because of the wound in his breast and saw very little more service. In July, 1865, he came home to Linn County where he purchased a farm of 240 acres,which he rented to a renter.He served in several elected office. He was sheriff and as State Representative. He was elected as State Representative Nov,6,1902 as I have his original Certificate of Election.In his latter years he lived with his mother,Elizabeth Wilcox and sister Mary Wilcox and supported them. In his last illness, Aunt Mary Wilcox took care of him. _________________________________________________________ The below is an extract from a letter to Ruth Cady Davis from T,M, Brinkley about Edward Barton. About all I know about Uncle Ed Barton is what my mother told me. She said that Uncle Ed. was wounded in the battle of Shiloh and lay on the battlefield for two days until found and put in a prison camp hospital. He escaped and hid out with a Northern family named Jones until after the war which ended soon. After the war he went to Nevada and worked 10 years in the gold mines . Most of the miners were drunken lot, but Uncle Ed in all that time neither took a drink or smoked. He returned to Linn County with $ 20,000 in gold in a belt around his waist. He served several terms as sheriff and was elected to the Missouri Legislature. I have his commission and will send it to you. As you know, neither Uncle Ed. or Wharton ever married. They both went with every girl of that time and could have married any of them. I guess that they were not the marrying type. Signed T.M. and Pansy ( Brinkley ) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Written by Maggue Barton Meyer, niece of Edward Barton- Uncle Ed Barton was wounded at the battle of Corinth and left on the battlefield 4 days or rather two days and two night. When he was picked up by men taking the dead off the field- was in the hospital for six months- shot through the lung bullet was not removed- When the wound healed he was taken to the home of a family and nursed by their beautiful daughter regained his health and returned to the Confederate forces and fought to the end. While laying on the battlefield the first night a young man lay dying near him and moaning and begging for water. Uncle Ed had some in his canteen and managed, tho soaked with blood from his wound, to raise his head and give the last drop. He was repaid by a smile and thank you. He took a letter and mailed it to the mother of the dead boy but in his long illness lost the name. I have often heard him say that no man has ever written the half of the abuse of the Southern people by the Northern army. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary The subject of this brief sketch, after a long and useful life was on the 12 day of February at Linneus, Missouri, ordered to report to the Great Commander of the Universe and to pass the Grand Review with a beloved Col. Peter J. Flourney, Gen. Cockrell, General Price and many other brave and gallant Missourians. He always loved the South and was an uncompromising Confederate.. And though a candidate on several occasions for sheriff and Representative of his native Linn County, Missouri and always elected on the Democratic ticket in a very close county. He never faltered in public or private talk to announce that he still loved the Stars and Bars and on more than one occasion in a political fight when his opponent would charge him with having been a Confederate soldier he would boldly say " Yes it is true that I fought four years for Dixie and never got a ? pay. I am proud of it and have no apology to offer". He was wounded at the Battle of Corinth by a piece of shell. An awful hole was torn in his left breast. As he fell, his Commander, Col. Flourney, who was a fine physician, examined his wound and told him that he was mortally wounded and asked him what message to send home. He said " Col. write my father and tell him I was wounded but tell him that I was not shot in the back ". He was left on the field when Price retreated , taken prisoner by the Federals and, after spending several months in their hospital and prison, he escaped. Rejoining his commander and was with Gen. J. E. Johnston command when he surrendered to Sherman. He attended the National Confederate reunions. He was a brave true man loved and respected by his countrymen, Oh how sad it is to think that "Taps" will soon sound for the last boy who wore the Gray. The most bravest soldiers this and any country did or ever produce. “ never married “
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He was left 1000 dollars by his uncle Elias R. Barton.
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His illness and death verified my notes in the diary of Rose Foreman that I have in my files.
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A note on the history of William Lewis Cornett who served in the Confederate army says “ he belonged to UVC Camp Flournoy commanded by Edward Barton.
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From THE HISTORY OF NORTHERN MISSOURI
Edward Barton, Sheriff, is a native of Linn Co. and for many years carried on farming in Jefferson twp., and upon the time of entering on his present office, had never held a public position He served in the war under Price and Johnston. He quietly conducts his farming operation near Laclede.
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From Glasgow Weekly Journal - 28 Jan 1875 Ed Barton arrived from Nevada after 5 yr
absence. 30 Nov 1882 Met with an accident while traveling in a stage.
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MARCELINE newspaper 6 Nov. 1896
Election results - Edward Barton over E.B. Allen for sheriff.
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From NORTHERN MISSOURI EDWARD BARTON, sheriff, is a native of the County, and for many years carried on farming in Jefferson Twp.and up to the time of his holding this office had never had a public position. He served in the war under Price and Joseph E. Johnston. He quietly conducts his farming operations near Laclede.