George Washington Barnett
1793–1848 (age 55)
Biography
George Washington Barnett, born in 1793, was a staple of Gonzales City during a period of rapid growth and change. His life in Gonzales was marked by dedication to his neighbors, earning him respect as a steady figure in the civic life of the fledgling community.
He passed in 1848 and was laid to rest in Gonzales City Cemetery, where his memory endures as a reminder of the quiet perseverance that helped shape the spirit of the early Republic.