Edwin Seward Barber, son of Milo and Miranda (Butler) Barber, was born in Kosciusko county in the year 1851. The father came to Kosciusko county about fifty years ago, and was one of the very early settlers of that part of the state. He is still living in Seward township of that county, being eighty-seven years of age and still hale and hearty. His brother, M F Barber, was one of the first settlers of Fort Wayne, in which city he taught school when a young man, and there married Jane Suttenfield, the first white child born in Fort Wayne. He afterward became one of the largest landowners in Bourbon township, having at one time been possessor of 1,100 acres. A number of members of the Barber family are scattered throughout the United States, all of whom are noted for their longevity.
Milo and Miranda Barber had a family of nine children, seven boys and two girls, the three oldest of whom were born in New York, in which state the parents were married.
At the age of twenty the subject of this mention began business for himself as a fur dealer, having previous to that time worked at various occupations in different parts of the country. He traveled quite extensively throughout the western states and territories, returning from California in the year 1873.
In 1877 he was united in marriage to Miss Ann G Bailey, of Rush county, the daughter of George W Bailey, who died when Mrs Barber was nine years old.
Mr Barber moved to his present farm in April, 1877, and has resided upon the same ever since. Besides making many valuable improvements, Mr Barber purchased land adjacent to his original farm and is now the owner of 136 acres. His improvements are all first-class and his residence, which was built in 1888, is one of the best structures of its kind in the township. His large barn was built in 1889 to replace the one destroyed by fire the previous year, the loss of which amounted to $2,000. Mr Barber is a republican, but has never been actively engaged in politics beyond using honorable means for his party's success.
Maud R, Grafton E, Perry O, Elsie A, Harrison R, and an infant not named (Corronia Grace) are the children born to Mr and Mrs Barber. (Not mentioned were sons Herbert and John.)
The church affiliation of the family is with the United Brethren, with which they have been identified for seven years.
History of Indiana: Containing a History of Indiana and Biographical Sketches of Governors and Other Leading Men. Also a Statement of the Growth and Prosperity of Marshall County, Together with a Personal and Family History of Many of Its Citizens Vol 2 Fuller Brant
1890
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(Bio courtesy of fellow F.A.G. Contributor Linda K.)
Milo and Miranda Barber had a family of nine children, seven boys and two girls, the three oldest of whom were born in New York, in which state the parents were married.
At the age of twenty the subject of this mention began business for himself as a fur dealer, having previous to that time worked at various occupations in different parts of the country. He traveled quite extensively throughout the western states and territories, returning from California in the year 1873.
In 1877 he was united in marriage to Miss Ann G Bailey, of Rush county, the daughter of George W Bailey, who died when Mrs Barber was nine years old.
Mr Barber moved to his present farm in April, 1877, and has resided upon the same ever since. Besides making many valuable improvements, Mr Barber purchased land adjacent to his original farm and is now the owner of 136 acres. His improvements are all first-class and his residence, which was built in 1888, is one of the best structures of its kind in the township. His large barn was built in 1889 to replace the one destroyed by fire the previous year, the loss of which amounted to $2,000. Mr Barber is a republican, but has never been actively engaged in politics beyond using honorable means for his party's success.
Maud R, Grafton E, Perry O, Elsie A, Harrison R, and an infant not named (Corronia Grace) are the children born to Mr and Mrs Barber. (Not mentioned were sons Herbert and John.)
The church affiliation of the family is with the United Brethren, with which they have been identified for seven years.
History of Indiana: Containing a History of Indiana and Biographical Sketches of Governors and Other Leading Men. Also a Statement of the Growth and Prosperity of Marshall County, Together with a Personal and Family History of Many of Its Citizens Vol 2 Fuller Brant
1890
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(Bio courtesy of fellow F.A.G. Contributor Linda K.)
Edwin Seward Barber, son of Milo and Miranda (Butler) Barber, was born in Kosciusko county in the year 1851. The father came to Kosciusko county about fifty years ago, and was one of the very early settlers of that part of the state. He is still living in Seward township of that county, being eighty-seven years of age and still hale and hearty. His brother, M F Barber, was one of the first settlers of Fort Wayne, in which city he taught school when a young man, and there married Jane Suttenfield, the first white child born in Fort Wayne. He afterward became one of the largest landowners in Bourbon township, having at one time been possessor of 1,100 acres. A number of members of the Barber family are scattered throughout the United States, all of whom are noted for their longevity.
Milo and Miranda Barber had a family of nine children, seven boys and two girls, the three oldest of whom were born in New York, in which state the parents were married.
At the age of twenty the subject of this mention began business for himself as a fur dealer, having previous to that time worked at various occupations in different parts of the country. He traveled quite extensively throughout the western states and territories, returning from California in the year 1873.
In 1877 he was united in marriage to Miss Ann G Bailey, of Rush county, the daughter of George W Bailey, who died when Mrs Barber was nine years old.
Mr Barber moved to his present farm in April, 1877, and has resided upon the same ever since. Besides making many valuable improvements, Mr Barber purchased land adjacent to his original farm and is now the owner of 136 acres. His improvements are all first-class and his residence, which was built in 1888, is one of the best structures of its kind in the township. His large barn was built in 1889 to replace the one destroyed by fire the previous year, the loss of which amounted to $2,000. Mr Barber is a republican, but has never been actively engaged in politics beyond using honorable means for his party's success.
Maud R, Grafton E, Perry O, Elsie A, Harrison R, and an infant not named (Corronia Grace) are the children born to Mr and Mrs Barber. (Not mentioned were sons Herbert and John.)
The church affiliation of the family is with the United Brethren, with which they have been identified for seven years.
History of Indiana: Containing a History of Indiana and Biographical Sketches of Governors and Other Leading Men. Also a Statement of the Growth and Prosperity of Marshall County, Together with a Personal and Family History of Many of Its Citizens Vol 2 Fuller Brant
1890
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(Bio courtesy of fellow F.A.G. Contributor Linda K.)
Milo and Miranda Barber had a family of nine children, seven boys and two girls, the three oldest of whom were born in New York, in which state the parents were married.
At the age of twenty the subject of this mention began business for himself as a fur dealer, having previous to that time worked at various occupations in different parts of the country. He traveled quite extensively throughout the western states and territories, returning from California in the year 1873.
In 1877 he was united in marriage to Miss Ann G Bailey, of Rush county, the daughter of George W Bailey, who died when Mrs Barber was nine years old.
Mr Barber moved to his present farm in April, 1877, and has resided upon the same ever since. Besides making many valuable improvements, Mr Barber purchased land adjacent to his original farm and is now the owner of 136 acres. His improvements are all first-class and his residence, which was built in 1888, is one of the best structures of its kind in the township. His large barn was built in 1889 to replace the one destroyed by fire the previous year, the loss of which amounted to $2,000. Mr Barber is a republican, but has never been actively engaged in politics beyond using honorable means for his party's success.
Maud R, Grafton E, Perry O, Elsie A, Harrison R, and an infant not named (Corronia Grace) are the children born to Mr and Mrs Barber. (Not mentioned were sons Herbert and John.)
The church affiliation of the family is with the United Brethren, with which they have been identified for seven years.
History of Indiana: Containing a History of Indiana and Biographical Sketches of Governors and Other Leading Men. Also a Statement of the Growth and Prosperity of Marshall County, Together with a Personal and Family History of Many of Its Citizens Vol 2 Fuller Brant
1890
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(Bio courtesy of fellow F.A.G. Contributor Linda K.)
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