Received artistic training from S. W. Reynolds. Later abandoned his artistic career, joined the army, and distinguished himself in the Peninsular War. 4. George (1792–1862). Became a soldier and military engineer who also served in the Peninsular War and in the West Indies, and later took a significant place in the history of Australia. 5. Sophia, b.1793. 6. John Edward (1796–1855). 7. Ellen, b. 1799. References External links In Matthew Boulton's Orbit: Joseph Barney of Wolverhampton (1753-1832) (Article by Olga Baird - Wolverhampton history and heritage website) 1753 births 1832 deaths People from Wolverhampton 18th-century English painters English male painters 19th-century English painters Court painters 19th-century English male artists 18th-century English male artists