Background
Barnett, John T. was born on June 22, 1869 in Potsdam, New York, United States. Son of John and Katherine Barnett.
Barnett, John T. was born on June 22, 1869 in Potsdam, New York, United States. Son of John and Katherine Barnett.
Graduated from State Normal and Training School, Potsdam, New York, 1891. Bachelor of Laws, Chicago College of Law, 1896.
Was principal public schools of Silverton, Colorado, 1891-1893. Also owner and editor Silverton Miner. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1896, and practiced in Chicago.
Removed to Colorado, 1897.
Associate in practice with James H. Teller (former chief justice Colorado Supreme Court), 1911-1913, with Judge John Campbell (also former chief justice same court), 1913-1920. Attorney Ouray Company, Colorado, 1898-1910.
Attorney general of Colorado, 1909, 10. President Mountain Producers Corporation since 1920.
Secretary Democratic State Central Committee, 1912-1916.
Member Democratic National Committee for Colorado, 1913-1928.
Clubs: University, Denver Country, Denver, Cherry Hills.
Married Sue Sayre Nash, January 24, 1906 (died 1911). Married second, Emily Louise Schlesiner, March 7, 1917 (died October 1926).