Robert Barber was born about 1768-1769 in Georgia, the third son of George and Margaret (Watkins) Barber.
Robert Barber served in the Georgia Militia during the War of 1812, from October 5, 1813 to November 1813.32
Robert married Sarah Orr, his cousin, about 1794 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Sarah was born 25 September 1779, the oldest child of Christopher and Martha (Watkins) Orr. Martha Watkins was the daughter of Reese Watkins and the niece of Margaret (Watkins) Barber, the mother of Robert Barber. Christopher Orr served in the American Revolution from North Carolina, and Reese Watkins was a patriot, furnishing goods to the colonials.33
Robert and Sarah Barber were some of the earliest settlers of Clarke County, Georgia, and owned considerable property in Clarke and Jackson Counties. Their home was on what is now Barber Street in Athens, Georgia.
Robert Barber died September 18, 1850 in Athens, and his widow Sarah died 6 January 1853. Their children:
1. Christopher Barber, born ca. 1795, died before 1850, married, name
of wife unknown, left one child.
A. George T. Barber, born ca. 1829.
2. Polly (Mary) Barber, born ca. 1796, living 1850, married Samuel Bryant,
3 November 1812 in Clarke County, Georgia.34 Probably had more than one
child, only know of one.
A. Sarah Bryant, born 1818, Clarke County, Georgia, died 7 November
1857 Clarke County, married Greensby Wetherford Barber in 1851 as
his second wife. (see chapter 5)
a. Cornelia Barber, born 1854, Clarke Coounty, Ga.
b. inf. babe died 5 October 1857, Clarke County, Ga.
3. Ann Barber, born ca. 1800, Athens, Geogia, married David Kinney.
4. Elizabeth Barber, born ca. 1808, Athens, Georgia, married Harvey
Archer 19 September 1830, Jackson County, GA. Elizabeth died before
1850.
A. George Archer
B. Sarah Jane Archer
C. Robert Archer
D. Elizabeth Ann Archer, born 1840, Clarke County, Ga., living with
her grandparents in Clarke Co., 1850.
5. Sarah Martha Barber, born 1816, Clarke County, Georgia, married
Henry Jones.35
A. Sophia Jones, born 1847, Clarke County, Ga.
B. Thadeus Jones, born 1850, Clarke County, Ga.
6. Frances Barber, born ca. 1818, Athens, Georgia, died ca.1846,
Clarke County, Georgia, was the first wife of Greensby Wetherford
Barber, whom she married 7 January 1838 in Athens.36 Greensby was
her first cousin, the son of Reese Barber. (see chapter 5)
A. Joseph Barber, born 1839, Clarke County, Ga. died 6 November 1857
Athens, Ga.
B. Mary Barber, born 1841, died 5 October 1857.
C. Sarah Barber, born 1843, Athens, died 1916, married (1) ___Dowdy,
(2) ____Bolling.37
a. son Dowdy
b. son Dowdy
c. Reverand Hugh Bolling.
D. John S. Barber, born 1845, Cass County, Georgia, served in the
Civil War, Lumpkin's Battery, Palmer's Battalion, Georgia
Artillary as private, was seriously wounded at The Crater, near
Petersburg, Virginia, his right arm was paralysed, and he lost two
fingers from his left hand. He married Nora Gray. John and Nora
were living in Whitehall, Clarke County, Georgia in 1906, when
John applied for a pension.38
7. Margaret Barber, born ca. 1822, Clarke County, Georgia, married
Augustus Patman, 26 January 1843 in Athens, Geogia.39
8. John C. Barber, born 1826, Clarke County, Georgia, married Martha
E. Weir, daughter of Samuel And Nancy Weir, on 15 October 1846 in
Athens. John died at the young age of 23 on 19 September 1849 from .
the fever. He left a widow and two small children. Martha married
Albert G. Pitner in 1853 and had several children.40
A. Robert Thomas Barber, born 12 July 1847, Athens, Georgia, married
Cora Belle Alvis, ca 1873. She was born 23 November 1858, died
1 January 1918 in Selma, Alabama. Robert Barber was a private in
the Civil War, with the 3rd Georgia Cavalry, he surrendered with
Robert E. Lee at Appomattox. He was later a conductor on the
railroad than ran from Rome, Georgia to Selma, Alabama. He
died in Selma 19 July 1908.
a. Addie Barber, born ca. 1875, Selma, Alabama, died 1958, married
Frank Davidson, no issue.
b. Robert Deans Barber, born 3 July 1878, Selma, Alabama, died 17
January 1962, married Madolyn Darby. She was born 13
Janary 1885, died 1 February 1971, Selma, Alabama.
aa. Robert Stanley Barber, born 13 February 1908, unmarried,
lived in Selma, AL in 1974.
bb. Cora Alvis Barber, born 20 February 1910, unmarried,
lived in Washington, D.C. in 1974.
cc. Madolyn Elizabeth Barber, born 22 January 1912,
died 4 March 2005 married Carroll Posey Denning, born
16 July 1906, died 23 December 1996. They lived in
Maitland, Florida, 1975. They last resided in Winter
Springs, Florida.
aaa. Carroll Darby Denning, born 11 July
1944 married Janet Hope Kubes, 7 November 1970.
Divorced.
aaaa. Steven Michael Denning, born 25
January 1972, Married 23 March 1997 to
Jennifer Lynn Lehn born, 4 February 1975
aaaaa. Justin Michael Denning, Born 30
November 1999
bbbbb. Rachel Elizabeth Denning, Born 8
March 2004
ccccc. Hannah Grace Denning, born 27 March
2008
bbbb. Jason Darby Denning, born 7 May 1975,
Married Laurie Ridanpaa; Divored.
aaaaa. Leona Carol Denning, Born 26
January 1998
bbbbb. Gregory Darby Denning, Born 9
September 2000
ccccc. Sarah Marie Denning, 16 February
2002
cccc. Lisa Elizabeth Denning, born 16 May,
1982, married Adam Edward Hart 16 Aug
2008. He was born 3 Sep 1981.
(Thanks for the update Lisa!)
dd. Deans Elliott Barber born 3 March 1915, married Robbie
Townsend, living in Selma, Al in 1975.
aaa. Deans Elliott Barber II, born August 1940, married
Marjory Bell McCormack.
aaaa. Bebe Barber, born 6 May 1967
bbbb. Deans Elliot Barber III, born 29 January 1970
ee. Clinton Allen Barber, born 5 May 1919, married Virginia
Scott. He died May 1969.
aaa. Allen Scott Barber
c. Belle Allen Barber, married Dr. Clinton Howard. Both are
buried in Selma, Alabama.
aa. Helen Alvis Howard, born 1911, died November 1874, married
Anthony J. Drexel III.
aaa. Anthony J. Drexel IV
bbb. Howard Drexel, lives in Savannah, Ga.
ccc. Diana Drexel, married ___, lives in Paris, France.
B. Sarah Cornelia Barber, born 5 March 1849, Athens, Georgia, married
Frederick Falconner Norton, ca. 1870. Sarah died 4 February 1890.
a. Annie Bell Norton, born ca. 1871, died 1958, married Quitman
Robins.
aa. Fred Allen Norton Robins, born 1892, died 1922.
bb. Quitman S. Robins, born 1894, died 1920.
cc. Nell Robins, born 1895, died 1964.
dd. Mary Robins, born 1900, married James Ford. no issue
ee. William Norton Robins, born 1902, married __, no issue
ff. Jeptha Robins, born 1904, died 1967.
b. Mary Henrietta Norton, born 1873, unmarried, died 1968.
c. Addie Linton Norton, born 1876, died 1971, married Luther
White Matthews.
aa. Luther White Matthews Jr, born 1912, married Virginia
Chandler.
aaa. Virginia Matthews
bbb. Luther White Matthews III
bb. Martha Franklin Matthews, born 1917.
d. Martha Weir Norton, died 1958, unmarried.
e. Frederick Falconner Norton., born 1880, died 1948, married
Jean Venning Dick, who was born 1884, died 1969.
aa. Frederick Falconner Norton III, born 1921, killed 1943,
World War II, unmarried.
bb. Ethel May Norton, born 1923, married John Skelton Owen,
1951. He died 1964.
aaa. John Skelton Owen Jr., born 1952.
bbb. Frederick Norton Owen, born 1954.
cc. Jean Dick Norton, born 1925, married David Litttleton
Ellis.
aaa. Nancy Jean Ellis, born 1952.
bbb. Catharine Ellis, born 1954
f. Eloise Norton, died 1964, married ___Holliday.
aa. Frances Holliday married ___Gichner.
aaa. Joe Gichner
bbb. Eloise Gichner (died before 1974)
ccc. Jimmy Gichner
bb. Nell Holliday married ___Walker.
g. Ruth Maria Norton, born 1885, lived in Birmingham, Alabama 1974
unmarried.
h. Ethel Gloster Norton, born 1887, died 1959, unmarried
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Albert G. Pitner - Mrs. Martha E. Barber Family Bible
Bible published 1850 by Merriam, Moore & Company, Troy, New York.
In the possession of Miss Fanny L. Gibbons, Rome, Georgia, also on
microfilm at Georgia Department of Archives and History, Atlanta, Georgia.
Albert G. Pitner & Mrs. Martha E. Barber was married June 16, 1873
Sara C. Barber, daughter of John C. and Martha Barber, married Fred Norton
Ellen I. Pitner was married to Williams Stevens Gibbons, October 17, 1877
Albert Stanford Pitner to Nellie Ramsey.
Charles Robinson Pitner married to Zoe Eastman.
Robert Morrison Gibbons married to Jennie J. Barnett, April 11, 1906.
William Samuel Gibbons, married to Nell Cedous, May 30, 1912.
Nan Pitner to Grer Ray Rose, August 1923.
Albert G. Pitner, son of Adam & Rachel Pitner, was born 11 December 1814.
Martha E. Pitner, daughter of Samuel & Nancy Weir, was born March 12, 1829
Robert T. Barber, son of John & Martha E. Barber, was born 12 July 1847.
Sarah C. Barber, daughter of John & Martha E. Barber, was born 5 March 1849
Sarah C. Norton departed this life February 4, 1890.
Ella Pitner, daughter of Albert G. and Martha E. Pitner, born 5 March 1854
Martha E. Pitner departed this life 13 August 1892.
There are two handwritings in this bible, the barer dates and some of the
earlier dates were by an older hand.
*****
Greensby Wetherford Barber Family Bible
Owned by Mr. Ed Booth, information supplied to this writer by
Mrs. Rupert A. Brown, Athens, Georgia.
Robert Barber died September 18, 1850
Sarah Barber died January 6, 1853
Infant baby died October 5, 1857
Joseph Barber died November 6, 1857
Mary Barber died October 5, 1857
Mrs Sarah Barber died November 7, 1857
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Will of Robert Barber
Georgia ) I, Robert Barber, by the Grace of God, Amen.
Clarke County )
Will Book C ) I, Robert Barber of the County of Clark and
pages 162-165 ) State of Georgia, being of sound mind and disposing
memory, and knowing the uncertainty of human life,
do make and ordain this my last will and testament.
1. I give my body to the dust whence it came, and my soul into the hands
of a merciful God.
2. It is my will that my just debts be paid from the sale of the crop or
money in hand or both as soon after my death as may be practicable.
3. I give, bequeath and devise to my beloved wife, Sarah, all my estate,
both real and personal, consisting of lands, negroes, stock, household
and kitchen furniture, plantation utensils, and whatever else I have
and own, to hold, possess, and enjoy the same during her natural life,
and after her death to be divided and disposed of by my Executor
hereinafter named in manner and form as hereinafter mentioned.
4. It is my will that as soon as practicable after the death of my wife,
the Said Sarah Barber, my executor proceed to sell the plantation and
tract of land whereon I now live consisting of several tracts
purchased at different times and constituting my present settlement,
and I hereby authorize and empower him to sell said plantation and
land at public or private sale, upon credit or for cash, exercising
a sound discretion for the best interests of my legatees.
5. I have now living four children, to wit, Mary Bryant, Ann Kenney,
Martha Jones and Margaret Patman, and four sets of grandchildren, to
wit, George T. Barber, son of my deceased son Christopher Barber;
George Archer, Sarah Jane Archer, Robert Archer, and Elizabeth Ann
Archer, children of my deceased daughter Elizabeth Archer; Joseph
Barber, Mary Barber, Sarah Barber, and John Barber, children of my
deceased daughter Frances Barber; and Robert Barber and Sarah
Cornelia Barber, children of my deceased son John Barber, among who I
wish my estate to be divided after the death of my wife in manner
and form as follows.
6. What I have heretofore done for my children or grandchldren, I hereby
ratify and confirm, and wish them to share my estate now willed without
reference thereto.
7. It is my will and desire tht my negroes be divided into eight lots as
nearly equal as may be and with reference to keeping families together,
and divided among my children and grandchildren aforesaid by lot, and
vest in them as hereinafter set forth and appointed.
8. I give, bequeath and devise to my son-in-law Green W. Barber, one
eighth of my estate after the death of my wife, in trust however and
for the sole and separate use of my daughter Mary Bryant and her
children, under no circumstances to be subject to the debts of my
son-in-law Samuel Bryant who is unfortunately involved in his affairs.
9. I give, bequeath and devise a like eight part of my estate after the
death of my wife to my daughter Ann Kinney during her life and then to
be divided between her children, share and share alike, said eighth
part to be paid over to my son-in-law David Kinney without security in
reference to the interest of the chldren.
10. I give, bequeath and devise a like eight part of my estate after the
death of my wife to Green W. Barber, his heirs and assigns in trust and
for the sole and separate use of Martha Jones and her chldren and under
no circumstances to be subject to the debts of her husband, and after
her death to be equally divided among her children, share and share
alike.
11. I give, bequeath and devise a like eight part of my estate after the
death of my wife as aforesaid to my grandchildren, George Archer, Sarah
Jane Archer, Robert Archer, and Elizabeth Ann Archer, children of my
deceased daughter Elizabeth Archer, share and share alike, in fee
simple forever and appoint my son-in-law Green W. Barber guardian
to receive and manage the same and pay it over to them as they
arrive of age respectively, in the case of the boys, or marry in the
case of the girls, or become of age.
12. I give, bequeath and devise a like eighth part of my estate after
the death of my wife to George T. Barber, son of my deceased son
Christopher Barber, in fee simple forever.
13. I give, bequeath and devise a like eighth part of my estate after the
death of my wife to my grandchldren Joseph Barber, Mary Barber,
Sarah Barber and John Barber, children of my deceased daughter Frances
Barber, share and share alike in fee simple forever, and appoint my
son-in-law Green W. Barber, their father, guardian and trustee for
them to receive and manage the same and pay it over to them as they
arrive of age respectively in the case of the boys, or marry in the
case of the girls, or become of age.
14. I give, bequeath and devise a like eighth part of my estate after
the death of my wife, to my grandchildren Robert Barber and Sarah
Cornelia Barber, children of my deceased son John Barber, share and
share alike in fee simple forever, and appoint my son-in-law Green W.
Barber, their guardian and trustee to receive and manage the same
and pay it over to them as they are of age respectively, in the
case of the boy or marry in the case of the girl or become of age.
15. I give, bequeath and devise a like eighth part of my estate after the
death of my wife to Green W. Barber, his heirs and assigns in trust
and for the sole and separate use of my daughter Margaret Patman and
her children and never be subject to the debts of her present or any
future husband.
16. I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my friend William L. Mitchell
Esq. attorney at law, executor of this my last will and testament,
hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In Witness where of,
I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 10th day of June 1850.
his
Robert X Barber
mark
Signed, sealed and published as the last will and testament of Robert
Barber, who executed the same in the presence of us, who attes the same,
in his presence and of each other.
Stevens Thomas
Ross Crane Proved November 4, 1850
R. M. Smith
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Will of Sarah (Orr) Barber
Georgia ) I, Sarah Barber, by the grace of God Amen.
Clarke County )
Will Book C. ) I, Sarah Barber of the county and State
page 205 ) aforesaid, widow of Robert Barber deceased, do
make this my last will and testament, hereby
revoking all other wills heretofore made by me.
1. I desire my body to be buried in a decent Christian manner by the
side of my deceased husband.
2. I give to Greensby W. Barber the sum of five hundred dollars, in
consideration of his many attentions to me and his extra pains and
trouble in attending to my business.
3. I give to my grand Daughter Elizabeth Ann Archer, daughter of
Harvey Archer, the sum of three hundred dollars in consideration that
she was partly raised by me and I feel great concern of her welfare.
4. I give to my grand Daughter Sarah Barber, wife of Greensby W.
Barber, and daughter of Samuel Bryant, the sum of one hundred
dollars in consideration of her many valuable services while she
lived with me.
5. My will and desire is that the balance of my estate be distributed
among the legatees under the will of my husband, the said Robert
Barber Deceased, according to the terms, conditions, limitations, and
restrictions of this will, which I adopt as my will so far as the
balance of my Estate is concerned, which I wish to go in the same
manner as he has willed, bequeathed and devised the revised the
residium of his estate.
6. I hereby nominate and apppoint Wiliam L. Mitchell Esq. Attorney at Law,
sole executor of this my Last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have hereinto set my hand and seal this October 1st,
1852.
Signed, sealed and published as and her
for the last Will and Testament of Sarah X Barber
Sarah Barber in the presence of us mark
who attest the same in her presence
and in the presence of each other. presented in court
January 10, 1853
Howell Cobb proved January 12, 1853
John L. Whitman
H. N. Mitchell (Hugh)
******
Howell Cobb, who witnessed the will of Sarah Barber, is listed on the
1850 census of Clarke County, Georgia as age 35, and Speaker, U. S. House
of Representatives. His father, Col. John Alexander Cobb, was a neighbor
of Robert Barber.
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Orr Family
Christopher Orr, born 1 October 1754, in Augusta County, Virginia, was
the son of Robert Orr, who died 1779 in Johnston County, North Carolina.
Christopher Orr married Martha Watkins, 27 August 1778 in Wake County,
North Carolina. Martha was the daughter of Reese Watkins, she was born
16 March 1761 in Augusta County, Virginia.
Christopher Orr served in the American Revolution from North Carolina.
Their children:41
1. Sarah Orr, born 25 September 1779, Wake County, North Carolina, died
6 January 1853, married Robert Barber, son of George and Margaret
(Watkins) Barber.
2. Phillip Orr, born 7 January 1781, died 11 April 1841, married Niri
Rucker, 12 December 1820. They lived in Coweta County, Georgia.
3. Ann (Nancy) Orr, born 11 December 1782, died 21 September 1823, married
John Gibson, ca. 1798. He was born 11 May 1774, died 8 August 1837.
They lived in Lawrence County, Alabama.
4. Mary (Polly) Orr, born 11 March 1785, died 27 October 1874, married
Sylvanus Gibson Jr., brother of John Gibson. They settled in Lawrence
County, Alabama.
5. John Orr, born 16 April 1787, married (1) Eady Stone 14 January
1813, (2) Elsey Freeman 1 February 1820. John and Elsey moved to
Morgan County, Alabama.
6. Jonathan Orr, born 26 December 1789, died 29 April 1857, married
Sarah Allen Glenn, 18 October 1822 and settled in Lawrence County
Alabama.
7. Jacob Orr, born 11 December 1790, married Elizabeth Wise 14 February
1818. She may have been Elizabeth Davis Wise, daughter of William
Davis. They settled Morgan County, Alabama.
8. Margaret Orr, born 26 December 1791, died 19 May 1841, married
Drury Stovall, 21 February 1809.
9. Watkins Orr, born 12 December 1793, died 29 November 1849, married
Cynthia Reeves, 7 January 1822, settled Morgan County, Alabama.
10. Martha Orr, born 1 January 1799, married David Johnson 20 November
1815, settled in Georgia.
11. Elizabeth Orr, born 1 October 1801, married Henry J. Wise, 5
January 1825, settled in Georgia.
12. Olive Orr, born 9 February 1803, died 3 May 1862, married Robert
Malone Johnson, 10 September 1819, settled in Lawrence County, Alabama.
*****
Christopher Orr Family Bible
Bible published by Matthew Carey, Market Street, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 1809, now in possession of Mrs. Oscar Cole, Jackson, Georgia.
Christopher Orr and Martha, his wife was joined in affinity on August
27, 1778, recorded in Wake County, North Carolina.
Henry J. Wise and Elizabeth his wife was married 5 January 1825
Christopher Orr was born 1 October 1754.
Martha Orr was born 16 March 1761 A. D.
Children of Christopher and Martha Orr.
1. Sarah Orr, daughter of Christopher and Martha his wife was born
September 25, 1779.
2. Philip Orr, son of Christopher and Martha his wife was born
7 January 1781.
3. Ann Orr, daughter of Christopher and Martha his wife was born
11 December 1782.
4. Mary Orr, daughter of Christopher and Martha his wife was born
17 March 1785.
5. John Orr, son of Christopher and Martha his wife was born
April 16, 1787.
6. Jonathan Orr, son of Christopher and Martha his wife was born
26 December 1789.
7. Jacob Orr, son of Christopher and Martha his wife was born
11 December 1790.
8. Margaret Orr, daughter of Christopher and Martha his wife was born
26 December 1791.
9. Watkins Orr, son of Christopher and Martha his wife was born
20 December 1793.
10. Martha Orr, daughter of Christopher and Martha his wife was born
1 January 1799.
11. Elizabeth Orr, daughter of Christoper and Martha his wife was born
1 October 1801.
12. Olive Orr, daughter of Christopher and Martha his wife was born
9 February 1803.
Robert H. Wise was born 19 November 1825, deceased the 20th, 1825.
Martha Ann Wise, daughter of Henry J. and Elizabeth Wise was born
16 January 1827, deceased 25 September 1828.
Deaths
Christopher Orr departed this life 5 October 1830
Martha Orr departed this life 1 October 1830
Robert Barber died 14 September 1851.
Sarah Barber, wife of Robert Barber, died 6 January 1853, at 10 A.M.
age 73 yrs, 3 months, 12 days.
John Barber died 19 September 1849.
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The map below shows the land that Captain George Barber divided among his sons Robert and Reece Barber and his son-in-law James Scott. The map is recorded in Clarke County, Georgia, deed book X, 1863-1867, page 58. This map was traced by Claude Stevens of Carleton, Georgia in 1975 for inclusion in the original book.
