Charles S. Barns was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, in 1798.  the family removed to Jefferson county, when Charles came to Coshocton county, settling as a farmer in Bedford township, and becoming one of its most highly esteemed citizens.  He was probate judge from 1855-1858.  He was for many years a class leader and steward in the Methodist Episcopal church.  His death occurred on the 17th of May, 1866, at his home in West Bedford.  Several of his children abide in the township.

Source:  Historical Collections of Coshocton County Ohio 1764-1876
Author: William E Hunt, pub. 1876