Caleb P. Barns

Caleb Paul Barns (January 12, 1812  October 29, 1866) was an American lawyer, businessman, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing western Racine County during the 1850 and 1855 sessions.

Caleb P. Barns
Caleb P. Barns, Burlington Historical Society
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 1, 1855  January 7, 1856
Preceded byNelson R. Norton
Succeeded byJohn T. Palmer
ConstituencyRacine 4th district
In office
January 7, 1850  January 6, 1851
Preceded byMaurice L. Ayers
Succeeded byJames Tinker
ConstituencyRacine 3rd district
Personal details
Born(1812-01-12)January 12, 1812
Owego, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 29, 1866(1866-10-29) (aged 54)
Burlington, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeBurlington Cemetery, Burlington, Wisconsin
Political party
Spouse
Elizabeth Ann Eddy
(m. 1845; died 1864)
Children
  • Alfred A. Barns
  • (b. 1847; died 1847)
  • Lucy Shepard Barns
  • (b. 1848; died 1849)
  • Cornelia (Baxter)
  • (b. 1852; died 1926)
  • Elizabeth Barns
  • (b. 1855; died 1855)
  • Frederick W. Barns
  • (b. 1860; died 1883)
  • Charles Edward Barns
  • (b. 1862; died 1937)
RelativesCornelia Barns (granddaughter)
Professionlawyer, banker
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