Background
Barnhart, Charles Elmer was born on January 25, 1923 in Windsor, Illinois, United States. Son of Elmer and Irma (Smysor) Barnhart.
Barnhart, Charles Elmer was born on January 25, 1923 in Windsor, Illinois, United States. Son of Elmer and Irma (Smysor) Barnhart.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Purdue University, 1945; Master of Science, Iowa State University, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1954.
Member faculty, U. Kentucky, Lexington, from 1948; associate professor animal science, U. Kentucky, Lexington, 1955-1957; professor, U. Kentucky, Lexington, 1957-1988; professor emeritus, U. Kentucky, Lexington, since 1988; dean, director experimental station and cooperative extension service, U. Kentucky, Lexington, 1969-1988; dean emeritus, U. Kentucky, Lexington, since 1988. President Southern Association Agricultural Scientist, 1982-1983.
Board of directors Kentucky Board Agriculture, 1966-1988, Kentucky State Fair and Exposition Center, 1969-1988, Kentucky Tobacco Research Board, Farm Credit Superior vena cava syndrome Mid American, 1988-1993, Kentucky Farm Bureau, 1969-1976. Member Governor's Council on Agricultural, 1971-1980. Member American Society Animal Science, Kentucky History Society, Farmhouse Fraternity, Masons (32 degree), Shriners, Epsilon Sigma Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta., Omicron Delta Kappa, Sigma Xi.
Married Norma McCarty, December 28, 1946 (deceased December 25, 1970). Children: John D., Charles E., Norman R. Married Jean M. Hutton, January 12, 1973.
Stepchildren: Mark, David, Bonnie, Beth Hutton.