James Franklin Barnes (June 2, 1852, Bellona, New York – October 28, 1914, Watkins Glen, New York)[1] was an American physician and politician from New York.
He was born on June 2, 1852.[2] He studied medicine at Bellevue Hospital from 1872 to 1875.[3] Afterwards he practiced medicine in Watkins, Schuyler County, New York.
Barnes was Supervisor of the Town of Dix in 1883; and a member of the New York State Assembly (Schuyler Co.) in 1884.
In 1894, he was appointed as Secretary to the State Board of Health.[4]
In November 1895, he ran in the 40th District for the New York State Senate, but was defeated by Republican Edwin C. Stewart.[5] In November 1898, he ran again for the State Senate, but was defeated by Republican Charles T. Willis.
Barnes was again a member of the State Assembly in 1900; and was Minority Leader.[6]
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly Schuyler County 1884 |
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly Schuyler County 1900 |
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| Preceded by | Minority Leader in the New York State Assembly 1900 |
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