A native of Central New York, Frank Barney created an estimated 2500 paintings over his lifetime.
To read more about Frank Barney, consider the book "Frank A. Barney, 1862-1954" by Carol Contiguglia, published in 1983 by the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center.

From "One Hundred and Fifty Years of Progress" by Harry Melone, 1929
Frank A Barney, artist. Born Union Springs, NY Dec 7, 1862. Son of George E. Barney and Frances A. Beardsley. Married Nellie L. Kirkpatrick, Auburn, NY., 1887 (deceased); Frances Gardner 1915. Children: Richard K. Studio and residence 4 Howard St.

The Barney family plot is located in the Cemetery's Linden View section.

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