Elizabeth Jones was born in Georgetown, Scott County,
Kentucky, on October 27, 1821. She was united in marriage with James
Barkley October 17, 1841, in her native town. To this union five
children were born, three daughters, Sarah, wife of Edwin Fink,
Lina, and La Lee, and two sons, May and Guy Carleton
Barkley. All of the children are living in this city except La
Lee, who died April 11, 1866. Deceased removed with her husband
to St. Louis in 1857, where they resided until 1859, when they moved to
Weston, Platt County, Missouri. In 1860 the family removed to Carlyle,
where deceased has resided continuously until her demise… the remains were
conveyed to the Carlyle Cemetery, where they were tenderly laid to rest.
Submitted by: Chuck