The Creal Family Website Has Found A New Home. During Construction: Please Refer to the Original Creal Family Website During Construction. Check back Often For The Latest News and updates!

Barney Creal 1896 - 1933

**We are currently looking for any of his descendants**

Barney Creal was born on June 21, 1896, in Summerland, Mississippi.

It is very possible Barney was the grandson of Henry and Amanda and not a son, as told by their youngest daughter Lessie.

Barney didn’t show up until the 1910 Census, and he was about 15 years old.

Deressa Creal Thompson, the daughter of Henry “Son,” remembered Barney as her favorite Uncle.

She told many stories about her Uncle Barney, and she even named one of her daughters after him.

Barney introduced her father, Henry Creal, to his 3rd wife her, youngest sister’s mother.

Barney married Maud Scobey on January 23, 1916, in Bradley County, Arkansas.

On June 5, 1917, Barney registered for the Services. He lived in Humphrey, Jefferson County, Arkansas, and they had one child.

On June 10, 1919, Barney Creal departed to St Nazaire, France, on a ship named Mexican to serve in the Army.

He listed Mandy Creal as his mother and next of kin. His Company was:
COMPANY B, 513TH ENGINEERS (COLORED)

In 1920, Barney lived on the farm with Pa and Mandy. He worked at the Saw Mill. He listed himself as being married.

He then married Annie Gordon on March 23, 1931, in Tillar, Drew County, Arkansas. According to the 1930 Census,

Barney was living with his in-laws in Pennington, Bradley County, Arkansas.

Barney died on January 14, 1933, in Bradley County, Arkansas, at 36.

He was buried at St Paul Cemetery in Warren, Arkansas. Barney was thought to be poisoned.

**We are currently looking for any of his descendants**


(3rd)Barney Creal

1 Child