Wilson Daily Times, 20 March 1979.

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In the 1900 census of Wilson, Wilson County: Short W. Barnes, 38; wife Frances, 40; daughters Armena, 13, and Maggie, 6; and cousin Ella, 19.

In the 1910 census of Wilson, Wilson County: carpenter Short Barnes, 50; wife Francis, 50; daughter Maggie, 16; and Mark Ellis, 25.

In 1917, Clarence Allen Crawford registered for the World War I draft in Wilson. Per his registration card, he was born 23 September 1891 in Durham, North Carolina; resided at 617 East Green Street; worked in brick laying for Wilkins Brothers; and supported a wife and child.

In the 1920 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 617 Green, carpenter Short W. Barnes, 60; wife Francis, 62; son-in-law Clarence A. Crawford, 28, brickmason; daughter Maggie L., 26; and grandchildren Verest A., 2, and Clarence A., Jr., 9 months. Barnes owned his house free of mortgage.

In the 1930 census of Wilson, Wilson County: carpenter Short W. Barnes, 70, wife Francis, 71, daughter Maggie Crawford, 36, son-in-law Clarance Crawford, 39, and their children Verda, 13, Clarance, 10, and Annie, 8. The house was valued at $6000.

Frances Barnes died 30 May 1938 in Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was 78 years old; was born in Wilson County, N.C., to Morrison Woodard and Martha Thorn; was married to Short W. Barnes; and lived at 616 East Green Street. Maggie Crawford was informant.

In the 1940 census of Wilson, Wilson County: carpenter Short W. Barnes, 80; daughter Maggie Crawford, 46, and grandchildren Vertist, 22, truck driver Clarance, 20, and Annie F., 18. The house was valued at $3000.

In 1940, Clarence Allen Crawford registered for the World War II draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 1 June 1919 in Wilson; lived at 616 East Green Street;  his contact was mother Maggie Barnes Crawford; and he worked for C. Woodard Co., 417 & 419 East Barnes Street.

In 1940, Daniel Willard Crawford registered for the World War II draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 3 January 1901 in Wilson; lived at 605 Spring Street;  his contact was Maggie Crawford, 616 East Green; and he worked for carpenter Louis Thomas, 715 East Green Street.

Short William Barnes died 30 November 1943 at his home at 616 East Green Street, Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 14 February 1860 in Wilson County to Redman and Nellie Barnes; was a widower; was a carpenter; and was buried in the Masonic cemetery. Maggie Crawford, 616 East Green Street, was informant.

In the 1950 census of Wilson, Wilson County: at 616 East Green, Maggie Crawford, 56, widow, born in Georgia(?); son Clarence J. Crawford, 31; his wife Retha S., 29; and their children Ralph, 11, Barbara J., 9, and Felice M. and Florece M., 4.

Magelene “Maggie” Barnes Crawford died 20 March 1971 in Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was born 2 August 1893 in Wilson County to Short Barnes and Frances Woodard; was a widow; lived at 616 East Green Street; and was a retired music teacher. Vertist C. Edwards of Tacoma, Washington, was informant. She was buried in the Masonic Cemetery.