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ASBURY BARNETT, farmer, Sec., 3; P. O. Arrowsmith; born in McLean Co., Ill., Sept. 28, 1854; he is the youngest son of Harrison Barnett, who was one of the early pioneers of McLean Co.; he died in 1862, as also did his wife; they both lie buried in the beautiful cemetery, one mile east of Le Roy; after the decease of his parents Mr. B. made his home with his grandmother Wall, until 18 years of age, during which time he attended the Normal School and Wesleyan University for five terms; he located upon his present place in 1863, where he has 160 acres of land, upon which he has farm buildings second to none in the township. His marriage with Mary Johnson, was celebrated Sept. 25, 1873; she was born Dec. 15, 1853; they have three children — Mattie May, born June 13, 1874; Fannie Bell, Feb. 2, 1876, and Mercy Jane, Dec. 16, 1878. Mrs. Barnett is a daughter of James Johnson; he was born in Kentucky, and emigrated to Downs Township, Ill., at an early day, where he lived until his decease, which occurred Aug. 5, 1866. Mrs. Johnson’s maiden name was Mary Satterfield; she was born in Tennessee, in 1813, and now makes her home with Mr. and Mrs. Barnett. The mother of Mr. Barnett was Mercy J. Karr; she was born Dec. 1, 1835, and died March 23, 1863.