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William Barnes was born on Feburary 22, 1801 near Pentridge in Dorset, England. He was the son of James and Grace Barnes. his father was a farmer.
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When William was about 18 years old he started writing. He also started to paint and engrave art. His first book to be published was not a poetry book but a humorous story.
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Willliam Barnes is engaged to Julia Miles, daughter of a excise officer. an excise officer is a officer that takes care of taxes for a area or country.
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In 1822 William Barnes printed and published his first book, "Orra, a Lapland Tale".
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In 1823 William Barnes opened his first school in Mere in Wiltshire.
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In 1826 Barnes marries Miles four years after they got engaged.
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William Barne's second book is published. It took him one year to get it published. Dorset County Chronicle is about how life is in the country of Southern England.
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In 1835 William Barnes and his wife moved back to Dorchester and opened up his second school.
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In the year of 1844 Barnes published the book, "Pomes of Rural Life in Dorset Dialet.
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It might have been late but William Barnes went to college at St. Johns College. He earned the Bachelor of Divinity degree and became a clergy man.
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William Barnes wife, Julia Miles, died in 1852. Barnes did not take this well and ended up taking a break from his work.
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William Barnes died on October 7, 1886 at the age of 85. his work will be known forever.
