Census: 1880 Ceres, Mckean Co., Pennsylvania: age 77

'The Sabbath Recorder', Vol 40, No 44, p 5, Oct. 30, 1884.
In Ceres, Pa., Oct. 16, 1884, Mrs. Nancy Crandall, wife of Andrew Barber, aged 81 years, 7 months, and 27 days. She lived with her husband about sixty-two years. They were baptized by Eld. W. B. Gillette, and united with the Second Genesee Church.
This aged couple, who seemed so nearly all the world to each other, resided in their own ancient, comfortable home near the residence of their son Rowland Barber. Everybody's Aunt Nancy was noted for her care for the poor. H. P. B.

Census: 1880 Ceres, Mckean Co., Pennsylvania: age 77, retired farmer

"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 44, No 44, p 8, Nov. 1, 1888.
At the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Barber, in Barbertown, Pa., Oct. 19, 1888, after a brief illness, Mr. Andrew Barber, in the 86th year of his age. He had resided in the neighborhood where he died about fifty-six years. He had all the characteristics which make a successful pioneer, - a genial temper, sturdy physical powers, moral rectitude and sociability. He was respected by all who knew him. He professed faith in Christ in early life and was a member of the old Second Genesee Church, which was disorganized and gave place to the Portville Church. About four years ago his companion, with whom he had lived a little over fifty years, died. He leaves descendants to the third generation who mourn their loss. Funeral services, held at the Portville church on Oct. 21st, were largely attended. G. W. B.