Near Amity in Johnson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Nancy Kerlin Barnett

Born May 14, 1793 - Died Dec. 1, 1831

By Marc Tobolski, April 2, 2009

1. Nancy Kerlin Barnett Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Married to William Barnett, Feb. 29, 1808. He was born Sept. 27, 1786, drowned in Ohio River Sept. 24, 1854. William was the great, great, great grandson of Pocahontas and John Rolfe. Daniel G. Doty, 1846 - 1934, protected his grandmother's grave by staying here with his gun, while the county relocated the cemetery in order to build the road. A concrete slab was placed over the grave, to protect the marker, Aug. 8, 1912.

Erected 1982 by Kenneth F. & Richard Blackwell.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Native Americans • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 25.193′ N, 85° 58.556′ W. Marker was near Amity, Indiana, in Johnson County. Marker was on County Road 400 1.3 miles east of U.S. 31, in the median. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Franklin IN 46131, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Historical Blue River Township (approx. 3.2 miles away); Thompson Mill

By Marc Tobolski, April 2, 2009

2. Nancy Kerlin Barnett Marker

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(approx. 4½ miles away); Edinburg (approx. 4.6 miles away); Home of Columbus Horatio Hall (approx. 5.7 miles away); Birthplace of Roger D. Branigin (approx. 5.9 miles away); Johnson County Court Houses (approx. 5.9 miles away); Johnson County Revolutionary War Memorial (approx. 5.9 miles away); Johnson County War Memorial Honor Rolls (approx. 5.9 miles away).

Also see . . . Remains of 7 found in Grave in the Middle of the Road. 2016 article by Vic Ryckaert in The Indianapolis Star This article indicates that the grave and marker will be moved. (Submitted on July 23, 2016.)

Additional keywords. Multiracial Americans

Nancy Kerlin Barnett image. Click for full size.

3. Nancy Kerlin Barnett

The Baptism of Pocahontas piece of art in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda image. Click for full size.

Oil by John Gadsby Chapman

4. The Baptism of Pocahontas piece of art in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda

This mural is 12-by-17 foot and was commissioned in 1836

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2009, by Marc Tobolski of Franklin, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,641 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2009, by Marc Tobolski of Franklin, Indiana. 3. submitted on September 15, 2012, by Kern Butler of Auburn, Indiana. 4. submitted on September 22, 2012, by Kern Butler of Auburn, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.