Background
Barnett, Robert John was born on January 16, 1874 in Denison, Kansas, United States. Son of James Hagah and Margaret (Linton) Barnett.
Barnett, Robert John was born on January 16, 1874 in Denison, Kansas, United States. Son of James Hagah and Margaret (Linton) Barnett.
Bachelor of Science, Kansas State Agricultural College, 1895, Master of Science, 1911. Graduate Kansas State Normal School, 1896.
Baskett. Teacher public schools, 1896-1901. In the United States postal service, 1901-1906. Instructor, Kansas State College, 1906-1911.
Professor pomology, State College of Washington, 1911-1920.
Professor horticulture, Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science since 1920, head department horticulture 1930-1938. Professor horticulture emeritus since 1944.
Director Military Red Cross Relief, Pullman, Washington, 1918. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Member Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta, Acacia.
Mason.
Married Mary Florella Day, May 31, 1899.