John A Barney

John A. Barney (June 14, 1840 – ?) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and the Wisconsin State Assembly. Barney was a member of the Senate from the 13th District during the 1875 and 1876 sessions and was later a member of the Assembly during the 1889 session. He was a Democrat. Born in Lenox, New York, Barney moved to Mayville, Wisconsin Territory in 1847. He was a businessman. During the American Civil War, Barney served in the 10th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment and lost an arm during the battle at Chickamanga where he was also taken prisoner. Barney served on the Mayville Town Board and Mayville Common Council. He also served as president of the village of Mayville and as postmaster of Mayville.