Back in the 1920’s and 1930’s, the pioneer families of Worth County were celebrated. W.F. Calhoun of Allendale, as of May 1928, had lived on the same farm near Allendale for 66 years according to the May 2nd Worth County Tribune. He was affectionately known as Uncle Barley.
In 1856, Calhoun’s parents came to Worth County and settled in Lotts Grove. In 1862, they moved to the farm where W.F. would go on to live for the next 66+ years. In 1869, he married Julia House, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Arch House. 12 children were born, of whom 10 were living as of May 1928. They were Frank, Ed, Fred, George, all of Allendale; Albert Calhoun of Grand Island (NE), Mrs. Gilbert Roberts of California, Maggie Campbell of Oregon, and Mrs. Mann Murray, Mrs. Henry Sims, and Miss Leona Calhoun, all of Allendale.
As of 1928, Uncle Barley and his wife were 80 years young. He served as Worth County Collector for one term, and he was a Justice of the Peace for Smith Township for several years. They were still in good health.
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