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Chapter 10
George Perry Barber, M.D.
George Perry Barber, the eldest son of Samuel Reynolds Barber and his
wife Adaline Flake Perry, born 22 August 1834, Georgia, 12 years after
his great grandfather's (Captain George Barber) death. George Perry
Barber was to become the genealogist of the George Barber-Margaret Watkins
family, with the genealogy he wrote in the 1870s, consisting of less than
two sheets of paper. When George Perry was young, his parents and
grandparents moved from Georgia to Tennessee, on to Chambers County,
Alabama by 1837, then to Shelby County, Texas.84
The following was written by B. B. Paddock, in his book History
of North and West Texas, about George Perry Barber and his son
George Patton Barber (page 261).
"George P. (Patton) Barber a representative business man who is engaged
in real estate dealing at Mineral Wells, Texas, was born in Johnson
County, this state, on the 4th of July 1866, and is the son of Dr. George
P. (Perry) and Sallie A. (Smith) Barber. His parents were among the first
settlers of Palo Pinto County and few are now residents here who lived
within the borders of the county at the time of their arrival. Dr.
Barber was born in Georgia, but on coming to Texas took up his abode in
Palo Pinto County in the early '50s. A physician by profession, he
practised for many years in this county, meeting all the dangers and
hardships incident to the life of a pioneer practitioner, called upon to
make long drives in a wild, unsettled district, where the Indians
frequently made raids against the white men so that no man's life was
secure. Dr. Barber participated in numerous fights with the redskins,
and in fact, troubles with the Indians continued all during the period of
his residence in Palo Pinto County or until 1865, when he was compelled
to seek refuge with his family in Johnson County, his life being
constantly imperiled. He remained in Johnson county until 1870, when he
returned to his home in Palo Pinto county. Frank Baker a friend and
neighbor, was killed by the Indians at Dr. Barber's door and other deeds
as atrocious were numerous, causing consternation and dread among the
settlers who were trying to establish homes on the frontier. During all
this time Dr. Barber's home had been at what is known as Barber Mountain,
on the Brazos, being about four miles southwest of where Mineral Wells
now stands. In 1880 it was discovered that the waters of this region were
of medicinal value and Dr. Barber came to Mineral Wells in the year and
assisted in founding the town. Later he became extensively interested
in local real estate dealings and made his home here. In partnership
with the Rev. G.W. Slaugher, the founder of the prominent Slaughter
family of Texas, Dr. Barber purchased, laid off into city lots, and
developed several additions to Mineral Wells, which are still known as the
Slaughter and Barber additions. Dr. Barber died at Mineral Wells August
8, 1888, respected by all who knew him for what he accomplished in the
business world and the success he achieved, by the aid of which he
rendered others through his professional service and through the part
which he took in reclaiming this portion of the state for the use of
civilization and wresting it from the domain of the savage.
"Dr. Barber's wife, who is now making her home temporarily in California,
is the daughter of Sol Smith, of North Carolina, and she was married in
Parker county, to which she had been brought at an early day, coming here
with her father's family before either Parker or Palo Pinto counties were
organized.
"George P. (Patton) Barber obtained his education in the local schools,
learning the printer's trade at Mineral Wells. He afterward went to
Seymour, in Baylor county, Texas, where he established the Seymour News,
which he conducted for fourteen years. It was a good newspaper, devoted
to the general interests of the locality, and received a good patronage,
but on account of ill health Mr. Barber disposed of his paper and plant
at Seymour and returned to Mineral Wells since which time he has been
successfully engaged in the real estate business here. He has laid off
and placed on the market the Barber addition, adjoining the town on the
north, the growth of the town being in that direction. He is also owner
of the George P. Barber well, with its pavilion, and also ships the water
to outside towns, selling to the consumer. In addition to his real
estate operations he is also a live stock broker, and he handles all
kinds of insurance with the best companies.
"Mr. Barber is a prominent member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Mineral Wells.
He was married at Albany, Texas, to Miss Sonora Douthitt of Lamar county,
Texas, and they have four children: Sarah Velma, George D., Alfred
Manning and Myrtle Belle. The parents are prominent in social circles
in Mineral Wells and Palo Pinto county, and the hospitality of the best
homes is freely accorded them. Mr. Barber has spent his entire life in
Texas, is one of its representative business men and his strong
characteristics are such as commend him to the respect, confidence and
friendship of those with whom he has been associated."
From Frontier Times, February-March 1971 issue,
appears an article on Content, Runnels County, Texas.
"The Hudmans (Phineas Watkins Hudman) did not retrieve their stock in
Palo Pinto but leased land the first year and made a bountiful cotton
crop.
"A new family by the name of Lynch arrived in the fall. (1878?) The
health of Mrs. Lynch was very poor. She was placed under the care of a
Dr. Barber, a relative of the Hudmans.
"J. W. Lynch dug a well and the water had such a bad taste no one
wanted to drink it. At first he hauled drinking water from a distance of
several miles, but the water hauling became quite a chore, not only for
him but for others. Soon many of the people were drinking from the Lynch
well regardless of the taste. Dr. Barber began to notice an amazing
change in his patients, especially Mrs. Lynch. She, of course, was
drinking from the well more often than the others.
"Dr. Barber began to investigate, to observe and make tests. He
concluded that the water possessed helpful medicinal minerals. He
discussed his discovery with W. P. (Phineas Watkins) Hudman, and the two
of them bought up part of the Lynch land and advertised lots, telling of
the medicinal water of the area and of its curative powers. People with
illnesses came from far and near. This was the beginning of the famous
Crazy Water Wells and the town of Mineral Wells.
"My father and Dr. Barber made money hand over fist" said J.B. Hudman."
Letter from George Douthitt Barber, Grandson of Dr. George Perry
Barber, to David W. Morgan, 22 May 1974.
"Dear Sir:
Since I heard from you last, on April 9, (1974), I spent 11 days in the
hospital at McKinney, Texas and had surgery for my emphesema on the 24th
of April. I have been exceedingly weak, and still am, but I want you to
know how much I appreciated your letter and the very interesting
information concerning the Barber family. I have been able to find only
a few pages my late sister, Velma Barber Dennison, sent me several years
before her death.
"However, my cousin, Mrs. H. D. White, daughter of My deceased uncle
Saul P. Barber, still lives at 4487 W. 540th S., Kearns, Utah 84118. I
believe she might be able to help you some.
"I was born at Seymour, Texas on the 23rd of July 1895. I came here
(Mineral Wells) with my parents in 1902 when I was nearly 7. I served as
Mayor 1947-1953 (3 two year terms) and again for 18 months, first of May
to October 1, 1953 when the new charter, manager-council form of
government went into effect. I also served as manager of our local
Chamber of Commerce on two different occasions: Sept. 1, 1925-May 1,
1930; and Oct. 1, 1950-July 1, 1953. I also was editor-publisher of two
weekly newspapers in this county, The Palo Pinto Star
and the Mineral Wells Health Resort.
"If I were physically able, I sure would like to be of help to you;
but I doubt if I shall ever be able to."
Thanks, and Good Luck!
George D. Barber
Mr. George D. Barber attended Baylor University.
Dr. George Perry Barber married Sarah Amanda Smith, daughter of Sol
Smith, 30 October 1856 in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas, by Z. B.
Shirley, a Methodist minister. Their children:85
1. Samuel Byron Barber, born 2 February 1858, Barber Mtn., Texas,
died 13 February 1929, Wichita Falls, Texas, married Laura B ____.
Laura was born 1865.
A. Burt Byron Barber, born Jan 1891, TX, married Hazel I. _____.
a. George R Barber, born 1912, TX.
b. Jack W Barber, born 1914, TX.
c. Eutoka Barber, born 1915, TX.
d. Lillian E Barber, born 1916, TX.
e. Hugh C Barber, born 1917, TX.
d. Juanita Barber, born 1925, TX.
e. Billy B. Barber, born 1929, TX.
B. Daws Bentley Barber, born 1 Sep 1896, TX, died 9 Feb 1975,
Kennewick Co WA, married Willie D. _____. Willie was born 1897.
a. Olivia Barber, born 1917, TX.
b. Andine Barber, born 1917, TX.
c. Donald Eugene Barber, born 1919, died 1989, Weatherford, Texas.
aa. Ronald Craig Barber,, born 1950, Texas, married Elizabeth.
d. Daws Bentley Barber Jr, born 1920, TX.
C. ____ Barber
2. Saul Perry Barber, born 6 February 1860, Barber
Mtn., Palo Pinto County, Texas, married Lillian May Mundingee 3
February 1909, Weatherford, Texas. He died 8 September 1954,
Phoenix, Arizona, age 94.
A. Josephine Bernice Barber, born Barber Ranch, near Picacho,
Imperial County, California, died 27 July 1998, Bremerton,
Kitsap Co, WA, married (1) Albert Pizzaro, 1927, (2) Charlie
Elmo Rice, 1 October 1949. No children. Charles died 2000.
Bernice Rice, 88, of Bremerton died July 27, 1998, at her home.
She was born April 25, 1910, in Pichachio, CA. She graduated from high
school in Phoenix, AZ. On Oct 1, 1949, she married Charlie Rice. Mrs Rice
was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband. There will be no
services. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral
Chapel.
B. Saul Eugene Barber, born 29 July 1912, Yuma, Arizona, died 14
Nov 1996, married Melverta Imogene Ryan 28 November 1936, Las
Vegas, Nevada. Imogene was born 18 June 1916, died 30 Sep 2007.
They are both buried in Phoenix, AZ.
Imogene Melverda Ryan Barber, 91, of Port Orchard passed
into eternal life peacefully at her son Jerry's home, surrounded by her
family and friends.
She was born in a small town of Solmonville, Arizona on June 18, 1916 to
Judd Melveel Walker Ryan and Emma Reed Ryan. She lost her mother while
she was on only two years old and grew up with her Jewish Grandmother
Naomi Samuel Ryan. Imogene lived most of her life in Arizona where she
went to school and worked. She graduated in 1934 from Phoenix Union High
School and went to work for the Phoenix Arizona School District.
She married Saul Eugene Barber on November 28, 1936 and in 1942 the family
moved to San Diego where Mr Barber was stationed with the US Coast Guard.
During this time, Imogene raised two sons. After the Coast Guard
Service, they returned to Phoenix and lived there until 1972 when they
decided to relocate to Fallbrook, California to be near her brother Al and
wife Carm. While there, they grew grapes and made their own wine. Imogene
was especially talented with canning the various fruits from their
acreage. They also loved Mexican food and made everything including
tamales from scratch. With declining health, they decided to leave behind
the fruits they love and moved to the Sun City, California Retirement
Community in 1983. While visiting families in the Pugest Sound Area, they
fell in love with the weather in this area that included the rain and
decided in 1989 to move to Bremerton, Washington.
Imogene was preceded in death by her husband of over fifty years, S.
Eugene Barber who died on November 14, 1996, in Bremerton and a younger
brother Melvin Ryan of Portland, Oregon.
She is survived by three brothers, Dr. Al Ryan (Carmelita Meyer) of Pala
Indian Nation, California, Norman Ryan of Phoenix, Arizona and David Ryan
of Boise, Idaho; two sons, Dr. Willard E. Barber (Bonnie) of Reno, Nevada
and Jerry L. Barber (Veronica) of Port Orchard, Washington; five
grandchildren, Catey Barber of Sparks, Nevada and Sarah B. Monis (Mike) of
Reno, Nevada, Anthony "Tony" Barber (Juliana Suarez) Of Snoqualmie Ridge,
Washington, Gene L. Barber of Bremerton, Washington and Henry S Barber of
Oceanside, California; two great grandchildren; 5-year-old Brynn and 7
months old Ronan Morris of Reno, Nevada.
At her request, there will be no funeral services in this area, but she is
remembered in prayers for the deceased at the St Gabriel Catholic Church
in Port Orchard. Her cremation is entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel of
Bremerton. Her ashes as well as those of her husband, Gene will be taken
by their family to Phoenix, Arizona in the Spring of 2008 where they will
be interned in the special section of the Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery
dedicated in the honor and memory of the Phoenix Firefighters. Mr
Barber was a retired deputy chief of the Phoenix Fire Department. They
will be surely missed!
From the Kitsap Washington newspaper
a. Willard Eugene Barber, born 8 July 1930, Phoenix, Arizona,
married Bonnie Louisa Evans.
aa. Catey Barber, born 8 September 1969, Michigan.
bb. Sarah B. Barber, born 12 January 1973, Brisbane,
Australia, married Mike Morris.
aaa. Brynn Morris, born 2002.
aaa. Ronan Morris, born 2007.
b. Jerry Lynne Barber, born 16 November 1943, San Diego, Calif.
married Veronica L. in Honolulu, Hawaii. According to DNA,
Jerry Lynne Barber is an exact match for 37 markers with
Newitt Henry Barbour, who is a descendant of Plyer Barber.
He is two markers off from James Philip Barber and
Ryan Barbour. James Philip Barber is a descendant of
George Barber and Margaret Watkins, through their son Reese
Barber and his wife, Catharine Reynolds. Newitt and Ryan
Barbour are descendants of Plyer and Amy Barber.
aa. Anthony "Tony" Barber and Juliana Suarez of Snoqualmie
Ridge, Washington.
bb. Gene L. Barber of Bremerton Washington.
cc. Henry S Barber of Oceanside, California.
C. Lillian May Barber, born 24 March 1914, Blythe, California, died
21 Aug 1990, Kearns, Utah, married Henry Delvin White 18 August
1938. Henry was born 17 April 1908, died 7 May 1968 in Kearns,
Utah.
a. Delma Dean White, born 13 April 1942.
b. Marguerite Elaine White, born 29 March 1944, married John
Denmark.
c. Anna Marie White, born 11 August 1948, Jermone, Yanapai County,
Arizona.
Born March 24, 1914, in Blythe, California, a daughter of Saul
Perry and Lillian May Mundinger Barber. Married Henry D. White August
18, 1938 in Glendale, California. He preceded her in death May 7, 1968.
Member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a very loving,
caring, sharing person. A fighter, a very good friend and a super Mom.
We all love her very much! She was our guide, out teacher, our protector
and our inspiration--she still is and always will be. Survived by three
daughters, Delma D. White, Santa Clara, California; Mrs John (Elaine)
Denmark, Pocatello, Idaho; Anna M. White, Kearns; one brother and sister,
Bernice Rice and Eugene Barber, both of Bremerton, Washingon; special
family friends; Terry and Deloris Williams and Doris Hyatt.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 23, 1990 at 12 noon at the
McDougal Golden Rule Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, where friends
may call one hour prior to sevices. Interment, Rose Lawn Cemetery, Pueblo,
Colorado.
From Deseret News August 22, 1990
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/118495/DEATH--LILLIAN-WHITE.html
3. Talitha Ann Barber, born 6 December 1862, died 1864.
4. Hittie Layne Barber, born 4 April 1865, died 21 April 1865.
5. George Patton Barber, born 4 July 1866, Burleson, Johnson County,
Texas, died 26 November 1928, married Sonora Douthitt, 5 June 1889
in Albany, Texas. Sonora was the daughter of Jett Presly Douthitt
and his wife Dovey Roseanna Johnson.
George Patton Barber
From the collection of Jennifer Hoy Orton
George Patton Barber and Sonora Douthitt
From the collection of Jennifer Hoy Orton
A. Burrel Patton Barber, born June 1890, died 9 December 1890.
B. Sarah Velma Barber, born 12 April 1892, Seymour, Texas, married
(1) Conrad Roland Ball, 25 December 1912, Teague, Texas,
(2) Charles Foster Dennison, 19 December 1946, San Diego, Calif.
(3) remarried her first husband after the death of Mr. Dennison,
in 1959. Velma died 21 September 1969, Balboa, California, is
buried Mineral Wells, Texas. Velma was a member of the Daughters
of the American Revolution, NSDAR #415403, through her proof to
Captain George Barber.
CALIFORNIA DEATH INDEX, 1940-1997
ABOUT VELMA B DENNISON
Name: Velma B Dennison
Social Security #: 546662641
Sex: FEMALE
Birth Date: 12 Apr 1892
Birthplace: Texas
Death Date: 21 Sep 1969
Death Place: Santa Barbara
Mother's Maiden Name: Douthitt
Source Citation: Place: Santa Barbara; Date: 21 Sep 1969;
Social Security: 546662641.
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a. Conrad Roland Ball, Jr., born 31 December 1914, married
Calrice Andrews 7 March 1942. No children.
b. Rosemary Ball, born 29 October 1916, married (1) Jack Laroom,
2 January 1940, divorced 1953, married (2) E. Gil Mason 8
January 1955.
c. Cynthia Elizabeth Ball, born 31 December 1919, married
Harry Norrill Paine II 27 March 1942.
aa. Christina Ann Paine, born 30 January 1948, Altadena,
California.
bb. Harry Norrill Paine III, born 17 May 1951, Santa Ana, CA.
cc. Merry Hellen Paine, born 22 December 1953, Santa Ana, Ca.
C. George Douthitt Barber, born 23 July 1895, Seymour, Texas, died
8 April 1976, married (1) Elizabeth Wright 19 April 1922, (2)
Willie M Eastland 6 Sep 1971 at 76 years of age.
a. Dorothy Barber married Ronald Bingham 26 February 1942.
aa. Ronald Barber Bingham
bb. Rhonda Bingham
b. George Wright Barber, born 24 March 1930, died 20 Jan. 1962.
c. Patricia Barber, born 24 June 1931.
d. Jerry Don Barber, born 14 October 1932, married Wilma ____.
D. Alfred Manning Sly Perry Barber, born 14 Aug 1898, Seymour, TX,
died 17 July 1973, CA, married Beulah Genevieve Lunceford, who
was born 27 July 1904.
a. Manning Howard Barber, born 22 June 1932, Kern Co CA, married
Darlene Nagel.
Manning and Darlene
aa. Terese Trust Barber, born 1959, married Don Moser.
Terese and Don Moser
aaa. Matthew Moser
bbb. Nicole Moser
Nicole with her Dad Don Moser
ccc. Lauren Moser married Daniel Meeh, 2009.
Lauren and Nicole Moser
ddd. Michael Moser
bb. Denay Barber, born 1961 (female), married Thomas Hughes.
aaa. Allison Hughes
bbb. Ashley Hughes
ccc. Ryan Hughes
ddd. Evan Hughes
cc. Mark Barber, born 5 Oct 1964, San Diego, CA, married Ronda
Martin in 1990 in TN while stationed with the 101st airborne
division.
aaa. Briana Barber, born 1992
bbb. Kaitlyn Barber, born 1994
ccc. Luke Barber, born 1998
b. Merritt Alfred Barber, born 22 June 1932, Kern Co CA, (twin
of Manning) married Sally Slate. Merritt and Manning were
dentists for many years in San Diego CA.
Sally Slate and Merritt Barber, wedding day, 16 Aug 1959
Sally Slate Barber and Dr Merritt Barber
Merritt Barber's 80th birthday, 2012
aa. Stephani Denise Barber, born in San Diego, CA about 1960.
Stephani and her parents
bb. Merritt Randall Barber, born in San Diego about 1962,
California, married (1) Genene Aberin, (2) Rebecca Short,
(3) Tamara Alice Stoffel Nauman. One son by first
marriage, two sons by second marriage.
aaa. Austin Randall Barber, born 17 April 1994, La Jolla,
CA.
bbb. Merritt George Patton Barber, born 4 April 1996.
ccc. Jonathan Barber, born 25 July 1997.
Merritt and Jonathan Barber
E. Myrtle Belle Barber, born 4 April 1902, Albany, Texas, died 1
March 1978, Los Angeles, CA, married (1) Leonard Lewis Newman 1
November 1933, Altadena, Calif. Leonard was born 1903, died 1936.
a. Leonard Douthitt (Don) Newman, born 30 July 1934, married (1)
Rosie Maddox 1952, divorced 1954, (2) Carol Dean, divorced
1982, (3) ____ _____, married (4) Mrs Mary _____ Woodard
about 1990. Children are by Carol Dean.
aa. Nevin Newman, born about 1965, died 19 March 2013.
Nevin and Nyla Newman
bb. Nyla Newman, born about 1970, married Ryan Umari 4 Dec
2001, divorced. One daughter.
Nyla at three, with her grandmother Myrtle and brother Nevin
F. Mary Love Barber, born 28 September 1907, Mineral Wells, TX, died
15 Aug 1996, Los Angeles Co CA, married (1) Kenneth G. Coon,
Weatherford, Texas, (2) W. E. Smith.
a. Kenneth Douglas Coon, born 9 March 1926, Los Angeles Co CA,
married (1) Hortensia Ornelar 21 Sept 194-? (2) Beverly Ruth
_____ , living in Lane Co OR in 2011.
Mary Love was apparently divorced from Coon by 1936, as she
sailed on the S.S. Silverwillow on 12 Aug 1936 as a single woman.
For a more readable version, go here
6. John W. Barber, born 16 November 1869, Burleson, Johnson County,
Texas, never married. He died 18 March 1914, Blythe, Ca.
7. Lucien Flake Barber, born 17 May 1872, TX, died 8 Oct 1926,
Missouri, married Mary Hayes Reneau about 1915. Mary was born 8
June 1884 in Jackson Co MO, died 18 June 1969 in Cape Girareau Co
MO.
A. Ellen Hayes Barber, (adopted) born 4 August 1918 in Arkansas,
died 3 Feb 2001 in Jonesboro, Craighead Co AR., married Ernest
Lunamine "Bud" Massey 9 Aug 1940, Jackson Co AR. Bud was born
1917, died 1978.
a. Ernest Hayes Massey
b. Mary Jane Massey married George Conrad Frazier, who was born
1947, died 1986.
c. Rosanna Massey married ______ Purdy.
aa. Hanna Purdy married _____ Dickinson.
8. Hiram Barber, born 21 May 1875, died 17 August 1876.
9. Sarah Josephine Barber, born 25 November 1877, died ca. 1968, Pasadena,
California, married Walter Glenn Osborn, 23 November 1905-06. He was
born 5 April 1875, Keokuk County, Iowa.
A. Sylva Osborn, born 10 December 1906, Long Beach, Ca., married
August Larson Jr. No children.
B. Faith Osborn, born 11 August 1907, Long Beach Ca., married
Daniel Everett Schilling June 1938. No children.
C. Josephine Osborn, born 1908, Long Beach, Ca. married Sidney
deGrassie of Vancouver, B.C. Canada. She died 1956.
a. John deGrassie, born 21 December 1946, Pasadena, CA, married
Andrea Jill Anderson 31 August 1968, Pasadena. John is a
physicist working in fusion energy research in San Diego.
aa. Andrew John deGrassie, born 01 April 1975, married to
Robin Orr in LaJolla, CA on 15 May 1999
bb. Adrienne Jill deGrassie, born 28 April 1978, married
to Martin Sarkisian in Rancho Santa Fe, CA on 17 July 1999
cc. John Stephen deGrassie, born 28 October 1981.
D. Walter John Osborn, born 16 August 1911, Long Beach CA., married
(1) Bessie ____, (2) Hope Killam 27 April 1944. They live in
Atlanta, GA, 1999. Their child:
a. Candice Ann Osborn, (adopted) born 28 December 1952.
E. Sarah Dorothy Esther Osborn, born 25 January 1914, Huntington
Park, CA, died 12 March 2012 in India. She was a missionary in
India for many years.
Esther Osborn in India in the 1950s --- John and Jill deGrassie with Esther, Feb 2012
1850 Census, Tallapoosa County, AL
page Two
Samuel R Barber 42 m farmer GA
Adaline 39 f GA
Louisa M 18 f GA
George P 16 m GA
Solomon T 13 m AL
Samuel C 11 m AL
Olivia 7 f AL
Milton C 2 m AL
1860 Census, Palo Pinto County, TX
18-18 S. R. Barber 50 m farmer GA
Adeline 47 f GA
Milton 12 m AL
Hiram 9 m TX
Josephine 6 f TX
Oliver 4 m TX
19-19 G. ? Barber 25 m farmer GA
Sarah 22 f NC
Boyken 2 m TX
Saul 3/12 m TX
1870 Census, Polk County, TX
Woodill, Benjamin 23 m w farmer Nova Scotia
Barber, George 34 m w physician GA
Barber, Sarah 33 f w NC
Byron 12 m w TX
Saul 11 m w TX
George 4 m w TX
John 7/12 m w TX
Caswell, Jane 40 f b housework
Woodill, John 21 m w tanner Nova Scotia
Bennett, William 27 m w farmer RI
Bennett, Melvina 20 f w GA
1880 Census, Throckmorton County, TX
Barber, Saml R w m 71 farmer GA GA GA
Ada w f 67 wife GA GA GA
Oliver w m 23 son TX GA GA
Josie w f 22 dau TX GA GA
McClean, Olla w f 38 AL GA GA
Georgie B w f 19 dau TX AL AL
John W w m 17 son TX AL AL
Lutie M w f 15 dau TX AL AL
1880 Census, Palo Pinto County, TX
Barbour, George P w m 45 Father farmer GA GA GA
Sarah w f 43 wife NC NC NC
Samuel B w m 22 son farmer TX GA NC
Saul P w m 20 son farmer TX GA NC
George P w m 16 son farmer TX GA NC
John W w m 10 son TX GA NC
Luthen F w m 8 son TX GA NC
Sarah J w f 2 dau TX GA NC
Joiner, Samuel w m 35 boarder farm MS MS MS
1900 Census, Baylor County, TX
Barber, George HEAD w m July 1866 33 TX TX TX printer
Sonora wife w f Aug 1867 30 TX TX TX
Belmer? dau w f Apr 1892 8 TX TX TX
George D son w m July 1895 4 TX TX TX
Alfred M son w m Aug 1897 2 TX TX TX
Nannie dau w f May 1899 1 TX TX TX
1910 Census, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, TX
Barber, Georg P HEAD m w 43 TX GA NC
Sonora wife f w 40 TX TX TX
Velma dau f w 18 TX TX TX
George B son m w 14 TX TX TX
Manning son m w 11 TX TX TX
Myrtle B dau f w 8 TX TX TX
Mary L dau f w 2 TX TX TX
1920 Census, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, TX
97-170 Ball, Conrad R HEAD m w 28 garage propr LA MS MS
Velma wife f w 27 TX TX TX
Conrad R Jr son m w 5 TX LA TX
Rosa M dau f w 3 2/12 TX LA TX
Cinthia dau f w 3/12 TX LA TX
Barker? Dora roomer f w 20 TX Germany
98-171 Barber, George P HEAD m w 53 insurance agt TX LA SC
Sonora wife f w 53 TX TX TX
George D son m w 24 TX TX TX
Manning son m w 21 TX TX TX
Myrtle dau f w 17 TX TX TX
Mary L dau f w 15 TX TX TX
1930 Census, Glendale, Los Angeles County, CA
Barber, A. Manning HEAD m w 31 TX TX TX real estate broker
Beulah G wife f w 24 CA CA CA
Renand, Eva E mominlaw f w 44 CA CA CA widow - nurse
1930 Census, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, CA
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132-134 Ball, Conrad R HEAD m w 37 LA MS MS landscaper
Velma wife f w 37 TX TX TX
Conrad R Jr son m w 15 TX LA TX
Rosemary dau f w 13 TX LA TX
C Elizabeth dau f w 10 TX LA TX
225-251 Barber. Sonora HEAD f w 60 TX TX TX
Myrtle B dau f w 28 TX TX TX stenographer
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Dr. George Perry Barber wrote a genealogy of the Barber family in the
1870s which has proved to be very accurate. His granddaughter, Mrs.
Velma Barber Dennison, typed a copy, and sent to the Georgia Department
of Archives and History, Atlanta, Georgia, in 1952.
AS SUPPLIED TO THE GEORGIA ARCHIVES BY VELMA BARBER
DENNISON, 23 MARCH 1952
The GEORGE BARBER (sometimes spelled Barbour) Genealogy is from
the original written by my Grandfather, Dr. George Perry Barber. My
Aunt Josephine Barber Osborn (Mrs. W. G.), 1709 N. Hill Avenue,
Pasadena, California, had the original on November 30, 1940, when I
copied it. She has since mislaid, or hid it, and cannot find it --
Grandpa's writing began at the bottom of the page going upwards.
Being an old paper, and unfamiliar script, some of it was not easily read
-- Aunt Jo, now blind, born Nov. 25, 1877, Barber Mts. Mineral Wells, and
Uncle Saul Perry Barber, born Feb 6, 1860 at Barber Mtn., Mineral Wells,
Texas (Palo Pinto, Co.) are the sole survivors of their immediate family. He
lives in Phoenix, Arizona. They have given me numerous historical facts
and dates on our Barber Line. All the following in quotations is by Grandpa,
Dr. George Perry Barber.
"GEORGE BARBER, born in England, 1727, crossed the water as a
young man. He settled and married in North Carolina prior to the
Revolution. Married Mary Wadkin of Welsh descent, and moved to Georgia,
on Long Creek in Wilkes County, also, prior to the American Revolution.
He entered the Revolution at its opening - in command of a regiment of
Buckskins, against the British. He fought under Washington until Peace
was made. A forefinger was shot off by the Indians after the Revolution,
and one hand and wrist was shot to pieces. he was a Colonel. His brother,
Ply (Plier) married, remained in N. C., no trace of him after the Revolution.
His sons: (meaning GEORGE's)
1. William, survived by a daughter (note cert list Ga. Troops,
page 375, in Ga's Roster of Am. Rev. by Knight - Wm Barber,
Ga. Troops. (Knight Roster written 1920, this note added by
Velma Dennison.)
2. Robert, married Miss Orr.
3. Samuel, a bachelor, adopted 2 children named Sam and Emily.
4. Reece, married a Miss Reynolds, Their 3 sons were Reece,
Spruce and George, all that I can remember.
5. Matthew, married Mrs. James Johnson 2-24-1803. Their sons
were George, and Josiah W. George's 3 sons were Josiah, who
settled in Comanche Co., Texas, Matthew, and George and James.
6. George Jr., born 1786, Clarke County, Ga., died 7-2-1854,
Shelby County, Texas, veteran of War - 1812, married Miss
Betsy Reynolds, (Elizabeth), 5-11-1806, Clarke County,
Georgia. Their children were Samuel Reynolds, Phineas,
Josiah, George C., Nancy, Louisa, Betsy, Phobee, & Margaret
Barber.
7. Josiah
daughters:
8. Sallie Barber married George Reynolds, whose sister Betsy
Reynolds had married George Barber II, making 1st double
cousins. The children of Sallie Barber and George Reynolds
were: Josiah, Ben, and others, the youngest being Watt and
Baskin Reynolds. Watt's daughter Sallie married John
Matthews in Texas, Grandma Barber cooked their infair dinner.
9. Martha Patricia (Patsy) married James Scott. Their children
were Josiah, James, Polly and Mary Scott.
10. Elizabeth (Betsy) Barber married Joe Stiles. Their children
were: Sallie, Nancy, Aggy, and Margaret Stiles.
It appears that Dr. George P. Barber wrote this genealogy between 1866,
when George Patton Barber was born, and 1869, when John W. Barber was
born, Dr. Barber did not name his other children. Some of the dates in
the above was obviously added by Mrs. Dennison, for instance death date
of Dr. barber and his wife.