OBITUARIES:

Undated news clipping found in effects of Georgiana E. H. C. Barnes, widow of Major Edward Robert Bigsby Barnes:

"DISTINGUISHED OFFICER DEAD

The funeral of MAJOR-GENERAL J. W. BARNES, who died suddenly at the Queen's Hotel, Southsea, on Tuesday, took place at the Highland Road Cemetery this afternoon. MAJOR-GENERAL BARNES was well-known in Southsea and his death will be regretted by a large circle of friends. He has been a frequent visitor here for some years (always staying at the Queens' Hotel), was a member of the Royal Albert Yacht Club, and a frequent guest at the Portsmouth Corinthian Yacht Club. The deceased had a distinguished record and was given the D.S.O. in May, 1890. (This appears to be a reference to the "Distinguished Service reward" mentioned int obituary below. Lt. Col. Barnes did not receive the D.S.O.) He entered the service in November, 1847, and was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in July 1877, Colonel in 1881, and Major-General in 1885. He served as lieutenant and adjutant in Major Hogg's battalion of Native Infantry in the Kaffir war of 1847, was present at several engagements, and accompanied the expedition into Tambookie and Kei. He served with the 73rd Regiment in the Kaffir War of 1850 (medal). MAJOR-GENERAL BARNES served also in the Indian Mutiny campaign, including the operations in Garrickpur district in 1858, and on the Nepal frontier in 1859 (medal). He commanded the 41st Regimental District (Cardiff) nearly three years, retiring from active service in July 1885.

The funeral was a very quiet function. The Rev. Canon Grant (Vicar of Portsmouth) was the officiating minister. The chief mourner was Mr. STANLEY BARNES (son), and a number of friends also attended, including General Catty, Major-General Chads, Colonel Twiss, Colonel Laye, Major Shawe, Major Malett, and Surgeon-Colonel Lofthouse. A large number of wreaths were sent from the Albert Yacht Club, and from the deceased's family and friends".

From "The Times" - Monday 24 April 1899. p.8, col. 6.

"The death occurred on Tuesday at Southsea of MAJOR GENERAL JAMES WHITTAKER BARNES, late Lieutenant-Colonel of the 2nd Battalion, 42nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) (late 73rd Perthshire) and 41st Regimental District. He was the eldest son of MAJOR JAMES BARNES of the Blues, some time resident magistrate at Cape Colony, and was born in 1827. He served as Lieutenant and adjutant in Major Hogg's Battalion of Native Infantry in the Kaffir War of 1846/47, was present in several engagements and accompanied the expedition into Tambookie country in August 1846 and that over the Kei in the following December. In the Kaffir War of 1851 he served with the 73rd Regiment (receiving the medal), and he also served in the Indian Mutiny campaign, including the operations in the Gorakh district in 1858, and on the Nepal frontier in 1859 (medal). He retired from command of his regiment in 1882 and commanded the 41st Regimental District from Oct 1882 to July 1885. In May 1890 MAJOR GENERAL BARNES was awarded a Distinguished Service reward".