John L. Barnett

John L. Barnett was born around 1836 in Floyd County, Kentucky to James Barnett and Sarah Pitts. He was one of ten children, his siblings being: Jackson Barnett, Wesley Barnett, Rebecca Barnett, Nelson Barnett, Isana Barnett, Feriby Barnett, Tabitha Barnett, Samuel Barnett, and Susan Barnett.
John married Malinda Crisp on December 30, 1859 in Floyd County, Kentucky. With her, he had six children: Perlitha Barnett, Pherbe Ann Barnett, Margaret Barnett, Alifair Barnett, Wilson Barnett, and J. D. Jonas Barnett.
John gained a poor reputation and was nicknamed "Bad John". He was in the center of the Barnett-Helton Feud. At some point he was arrested for murder and theft and was sent to the Kentucky State Prison, where he spent the rest of his life. He died there on April 15, 1888 at the approximate age of 52.
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