Barnett, W. H.
2012-08-09

1832-05-09
1833-05-08
Barnett's birth date range was calculated based upon his age given at time of enlistment, 8 May 1861. According to The American Civil War Research Database (ACWRD), Barnett was 28 years old at the time of enlistment. This age contradicts with his age as given in the Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (MSHWR). According to the medical cases, Barnett was 26 years old in October 1861. The birth date range represented here assumes Barnett was 28 years old when he enlisted.

Sources:

  • The Medical and Surgical History of the War of the Rebellion (1861-1865), part 3, vol 1, (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1888). View source information 
  • "William H. Barnett (Union)," in The American Civil War Research Database [database online], Alexander Street Press, 2011. 5 December 2011. View source information