## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

David Joshua Barnes, 84, died on 8 Sep 1910 in Northampton County. Born in spring 1826, he served in the Confederate army for four years. A devoted Methodist, he was a member of New Hope M.E. church for nearly 75 years. He left a widow, two daughters, and two sons.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

The funeral took place at New Hope church on 9 Sep 1910, conducted by Rev. W. B. North. Dr. North and Mr. James S. Grant paid tribute. Mr. J. T. Flythe sang two songs. Barnes was buried at the church cemetery.

## Transcript

David Joshua Barnes 

31 Mar 1826 - 8 Sep 1910

David Joshua Barnes Obituary

Mr. David Joshua Barnes was born in the spring of 1826 and died on Thursday morning, Sept. 8th. 1910, aged 84 years and 6 months. "Uncle Joshua," as he was commonly known, was one of Northampton's best citizens. He served faithfully in the Confederate army for four years. He loved his country, his home, his church and his Maker. He was a devoted and loyal Methodist, having been a member of New Hope M. E. church nearly three quarters of a century. Among the valued articles in the possession of the writer is a brief history of Methodism in Northampton County dating from 75 years ago written and presented to me by the saintly old gentleman just a few months ago. The funeral took place at New Hope church Friday afternoon [September 9, 1910] conducted by his pastor, Rev. W. B. North, D. D. It was a beautiful tribute paid to his life by Dr. North and Mr. James S. Grant, Pres. Matt Ransom Camp C. V. By request of Mr. Barnes Mr. J. T. Flythe sang two favorite songs of the deceased, namely, "There was a wayward Traveler," and "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." His body was laid to rest beneath the sod at the old church he loved so well. An unusually large crowd was assembled to pay their last tribute to one most highly honored by everybody who knew him. He leaves an aged widow, two daughters and two sons, and many friends and loved ones to mourn their loss.

[Publication: The Roanoke-Chowan Times (Rich Square, NC), Thursday, September 15, 1910, Page 8]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Field   | Information                                     |
|---------|-------------------------------------------------|
| Name    | David Joshua Barnes                             |
| Age     | 84 years                                        |
| Birth   | 31 Mar 1826; Northampton County, North Carolina |
| Death   | 8 Sep 1910; Northampton County, North Carolina  |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                   | Relationship   | Residence          |
|------------------------|----------------|--------------------|
| David Joshua Barnes    | Decedent       | Northampton County |
| Unnamed                | Widow          | Unknown            |
| Unnamed                | Daughter       | Unknown            |
| Unnamed                | Daughter       | Unknown            |
| Unnamed                | Son            | Unknown            |
| Unnamed                | Son            | Unknown            |
## Publication Details

| Field         | Information                  |
|---------------|---------------               |
| Newspaper     | The Roanoke-Chowan Times     |
| Location      | Rich Square, NC              |
| Date          | Thursday, September 15, 1910 |
| Page          | 8                            |
## Other Relevant Information

- Nickname: "Uncle Joshua"
- Military service: Served faithfully in the Confederate army for four years
- Religious affiliation: Methodist, member of New Hope M.E. church for nearly 75 years
- Wrote a brief history of Methodism in Northampton County
- Funeral conducted by Rev. W. B. North, D.D.
- Tribute paid by Dr. North and Mr. James S. Grant, Pres. Matt Ransom Camp C.V.
- Mr. J. T. Flythe sang two favorite songs at the funeral
- Buried at New Hope church cemetery