Ira and Nancy were married on October 13, 1840 in Bedford, NH
Obituary appears in The Manchester Union, Wednesday, 30 May 1888, page 2, col. 7 from the Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104
PASSED ON
The Sudden Death of Deacon Ira Barr
He Died Within Half an Hour of Leaving His Home
The announcement that reached this side of the river shortly before 11 o'clock this morning of the sudden death of Deacon Ira Barr carried a sense of consternation and deep sorrow to scores of residents especially among the older portion of the community who have known and esteemed the deceased for years. The particulars of the sad affair appear to bear as follows: Deacon Barr left his residence on South Main Street at 10 o'clock for his morning walk to the store for the day's supplies. He was taken with a sudden faintness opposite the house of Dr. James Walker on Main Street, and seated himself on the steps to regain strength to complete his journey. Here he was espied by Mrs. Walker who invited him in and as he arose to enter she was frightened by seeing him fall across the threshold. Joseph Buffum was immediately summoned from the grocery store of Mr. Clapp and with his assistance the now dying man was taken inside the house and laid upon a sofa. Mrs. Barr was immediately summoned and reached the side of her companion before he passed away. Death took place at 10:30. The cause is assigned as heart disease from which Mr. Barr has suffered for some years. The death of so worthy a citizen has cast a gloom over the entire community. It was unexpected and even now seems untrue. Disease had in no way given any premonition of its work, and when the news spread from mouth to mouth, that "Deacon Barr was dead" it seemed impossible to believe it other than idle rumor. The deceased was a man universally respected, because of his sterling character, beloved by all who knew him for the kindly geniality of his nature and in his death not only his widow and those bound by ties of blood are real mourners, but the whole community in which he lived and in which he "wrought righteousness" for so many years. One of the prominent business men of Manchester for more than 50 years, his record is not stained by the suggestion or a questionable business transaction, and his success has been won by the faithful and honorable discharge of his duty. His tastes were quiet; his wants few; his friends legion. In his Christian hope he combined in happy proportions the laws of cause and effect, and by faith and works testified to a practical understanding of the Christian religion which has justly won him the esteem of even those who were not in sympathy with his religious views. As a husband, a citizen, a friend and a Christian he was true, consistent, kindly and helpful. Eulogy is out of place concerning such a man. He lived above its need. It is sufficient today "A good man is gone, and all who knew him mourn". He often expressed a desire to die, when his time should come as he did die. Only recently, he expressed this wish to a friend and now, without warning, he passed away.
Among the many monuments to his memory the South Main Street Congregational Church
stands pre-eminent. From the first he has been a financial and spiritual help to this struggling society, and the present elegant little church was possible only because of his generosity. The people who worship there will ever honor his memory.
Deacon Barr was born in Goffstown, November 27, 1815, receiving a common school education in the schools of his native town. He was married to Nancy Barr, daughter of John Barr of Bedford, October 13, 1840, who now mourns his loss. His earlier active life was spent in tilling the soil of the home farm, but four years after marriage he went to Potose, Grant County, Wisconsin and engaged in a general mercantile business with his brother James and Thomas. He remained there about two years and in 1846 returned to Goffstown, still retaining an interest in the business. The years intervening between this time and his removal in 1853 to West Manchester, then the village of Piscatquoig, he spent upon the old farm. After coming to Manchester he bought out the stock of goods of John French, whose store was at the corner of Mast Road and Main Sweets now occupied by French & Dockham and opened a general store. In 1870, having in the meantime taken Mr. A. N. Clapp into partnership, the brick block now occupied by Mr. Clapp was erected and the business transferred to the new stand. He retained an active interest in the business for ten years when feeling the need of rest he sold his interest to his partner and has since then lived a quiet life in his pleasant home at 205 Main Street. About the time he sold out he was taken sick with pneumonia and after a partial convalescence, suffered a relapse and lingered at deaths door with but little hope of recovery, but for some wise purpose was spared to his family and the community for a few years more years of illness. He was a member for many years of the Franklin Street Church in this city - but transferred his relationship to the South Main Street Church, as soon as it was organized in September 1883 and has been ever since its main stay of the new society, his efficiency as a deacon in the Franklin Street Church, and his sterling qualities as a man fitting him especially for that office. This position he retained until his death and the church has suffered a loss in his demise, which can hardly be made good in years to come.
Contributor: Mary Achterhof (49442228)
Obituary appears in The Manchester Union, Wednesday, 30 May 1888, page 2, col. 7 from the Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104
PASSED ON
The Sudden Death of Deacon Ira Barr
He Died Within Half an Hour of Leaving His Home
The announcement that reached this side of the river shortly before 11 o'clock this morning of the sudden death of Deacon Ira Barr carried a sense of consternation and deep sorrow to scores of residents especially among the older portion of the community who have known and esteemed the deceased for years. The particulars of the sad affair appear to bear as follows: Deacon Barr left his residence on South Main Street at 10 o'clock for his morning walk to the store for the day's supplies. He was taken with a sudden faintness opposite the house of Dr. James Walker on Main Street, and seated himself on the steps to regain strength to complete his journey. Here he was espied by Mrs. Walker who invited him in and as he arose to enter she was frightened by seeing him fall across the threshold. Joseph Buffum was immediately summoned from the grocery store of Mr. Clapp and with his assistance the now dying man was taken inside the house and laid upon a sofa. Mrs. Barr was immediately summoned and reached the side of her companion before he passed away. Death took place at 10:30. The cause is assigned as heart disease from which Mr. Barr has suffered for some years. The death of so worthy a citizen has cast a gloom over the entire community. It was unexpected and even now seems untrue. Disease had in no way given any premonition of its work, and when the news spread from mouth to mouth, that "Deacon Barr was dead" it seemed impossible to believe it other than idle rumor. The deceased was a man universally respected, because of his sterling character, beloved by all who knew him for the kindly geniality of his nature and in his death not only his widow and those bound by ties of blood are real mourners, but the whole community in which he lived and in which he "wrought righteousness" for so many years. One of the prominent business men of Manchester for more than 50 years, his record is not stained by the suggestion or a questionable business transaction, and his success has been won by the faithful and honorable discharge of his duty. His tastes were quiet; his wants few; his friends legion. In his Christian hope he combined in happy proportions the laws of cause and effect, and by faith and works testified to a practical understanding of the Christian religion which has justly won him the esteem of even those who were not in sympathy with his religious views. As a husband, a citizen, a friend and a Christian he was true, consistent, kindly and helpful. Eulogy is out of place concerning such a man. He lived above its need. It is sufficient today "A good man is gone, and all who knew him mourn". He often expressed a desire to die, when his time should come as he did die. Only recently, he expressed this wish to a friend and now, without warning, he passed away.
Among the many monuments to his memory the South Main Street Congregational Church
stands pre-eminent. From the first he has been a financial and spiritual help to this struggling society, and the present elegant little church was possible only because of his generosity. The people who worship there will ever honor his memory.
Deacon Barr was born in Goffstown, November 27, 1815, receiving a common school education in the schools of his native town. He was married to Nancy Barr, daughter of John Barr of Bedford, October 13, 1840, who now mourns his loss. His earlier active life was spent in tilling the soil of the home farm, but four years after marriage he went to Potose, Grant County, Wisconsin and engaged in a general mercantile business with his brother James and Thomas. He remained there about two years and in 1846 returned to Goffstown, still retaining an interest in the business. The years intervening between this time and his removal in 1853 to West Manchester, then the village of Piscatquoig, he spent upon the old farm. After coming to Manchester he bought out the stock of goods of John French, whose store was at the corner of Mast Road and Main Sweets now occupied by French & Dockham and opened a general store. In 1870, having in the meantime taken Mr. A. N. Clapp into partnership, the brick block now occupied by Mr. Clapp was erected and the business transferred to the new stand. He retained an active interest in the business for ten years when feeling the need of rest he sold his interest to his partner and has since then lived a quiet life in his pleasant home at 205 Main Street. About the time he sold out he was taken sick with pneumonia and after a partial convalescence, suffered a relapse and lingered at deaths door with but little hope of recovery, but for some wise purpose was spared to his family and the community for a few years more years of illness. He was a member for many years of the Franklin Street Church in this city - but transferred his relationship to the South Main Street Church, as soon as it was organized in September 1883 and has been ever since its main stay of the new society, his efficiency as a deacon in the Franklin Street Church, and his sterling qualities as a man fitting him especially for that office. This position he retained until his death and the church has suffered a loss in his demise, which can hardly be made good in years to come.
Contributor: Mary Achterhof (49442228)
Ira and Nancy were married on October 13, 1840 in Bedford, NH
Obituary appears in The Manchester Union, Wednesday, 30 May 1888, page 2, col. 7 from the Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104
PASSED ON
The Sudden Death of Deacon Ira Barr
He Died Within Half an Hour of Leaving His Home
The announcement that reached this side of the river shortly before 11 o'clock this morning of the sudden death of Deacon Ira Barr carried a sense of consternation and deep sorrow to scores of residents especially among the older portion of the community who have known and esteemed the deceased for years. The particulars of the sad affair appear to bear as follows: Deacon Barr left his residence on South Main Street at 10 o'clock for his morning walk to the store for the day's supplies. He was taken with a sudden faintness opposite the house of Dr. James Walker on Main Street, and seated himself on the steps to regain strength to complete his journey. Here he was espied by Mrs. Walker who invited him in and as he arose to enter she was frightened by seeing him fall across the threshold. Joseph Buffum was immediately summoned from the grocery store of Mr. Clapp and with his assistance the now dying man was taken inside the house and laid upon a sofa. Mrs. Barr was immediately summoned and reached the side of her companion before he passed away. Death took place at 10:30. The cause is assigned as heart disease from which Mr. Barr has suffered for some years. The death of so worthy a citizen has cast a gloom over the entire community. It was unexpected and even now seems untrue. Disease had in no way given any premonition of its work, and when the news spread from mouth to mouth, that "Deacon Barr was dead" it seemed impossible to believe it other than idle rumor. The deceased was a man universally respected, because of his sterling character, beloved by all who knew him for the kindly geniality of his nature and in his death not only his widow and those bound by ties of blood are real mourners, but the whole community in which he lived and in which he "wrought righteousness" for so many years. One of the prominent business men of Manchester for more than 50 years, his record is not stained by the suggestion or a questionable business transaction, and his success has been won by the faithful and honorable discharge of his duty. His tastes were quiet; his wants few; his friends legion. In his Christian hope he combined in happy proportions the laws of cause and effect, and by faith and works testified to a practical understanding of the Christian religion which has justly won him the esteem of even those who were not in sympathy with his religious views. As a husband, a citizen, a friend and a Christian he was true, consistent, kindly and helpful. Eulogy is out of place concerning such a man. He lived above its need. It is sufficient today "A good man is gone, and all who knew him mourn". He often expressed a desire to die, when his time should come as he did die. Only recently, he expressed this wish to a friend and now, without warning, he passed away.
Among the many monuments to his memory the South Main Street Congregational Church
stands pre-eminent. From the first he has been a financial and spiritual help to this struggling society, and the present elegant little church was possible only because of his generosity. The people who worship there will ever honor his memory.
Deacon Barr was born in Goffstown, November 27, 1815, receiving a common school education in the schools of his native town. He was married to Nancy Barr, daughter of John Barr of Bedford, October 13, 1840, who now mourns his loss. His earlier active life was spent in tilling the soil of the home farm, but four years after marriage he went to Potose, Grant County, Wisconsin and engaged in a general mercantile business with his brother James and Thomas. He remained there about two years and in 1846 returned to Goffstown, still retaining an interest in the business. The years intervening between this time and his removal in 1853 to West Manchester, then the village of Piscatquoig, he spent upon the old farm. After coming to Manchester he bought out the stock of goods of John French, whose store was at the corner of Mast Road and Main Sweets now occupied by French & Dockham and opened a general store. In 1870, having in the meantime taken Mr. A. N. Clapp into partnership, the brick block now occupied by Mr. Clapp was erected and the business transferred to the new stand. He retained an active interest in the business for ten years when feeling the need of rest he sold his interest to his partner and has since then lived a quiet life in his pleasant home at 205 Main Street. About the time he sold out he was taken sick with pneumonia and after a partial convalescence, suffered a relapse and lingered at deaths door with but little hope of recovery, but for some wise purpose was spared to his family and the community for a few years more years of illness. He was a member for many years of the Franklin Street Church in this city - but transferred his relationship to the South Main Street Church, as soon as it was organized in September 1883 and has been ever since its main stay of the new society, his efficiency as a deacon in the Franklin Street Church, and his sterling qualities as a man fitting him especially for that office. This position he retained until his death and the church has suffered a loss in his demise, which can hardly be made good in years to come.
Contributor: Mary Achterhof (49442228)
Obituary appears in The Manchester Union, Wednesday, 30 May 1888, page 2, col. 7 from the Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104
PASSED ON
The Sudden Death of Deacon Ira Barr
He Died Within Half an Hour of Leaving His Home
The announcement that reached this side of the river shortly before 11 o'clock this morning of the sudden death of Deacon Ira Barr carried a sense of consternation and deep sorrow to scores of residents especially among the older portion of the community who have known and esteemed the deceased for years. The particulars of the sad affair appear to bear as follows: Deacon Barr left his residence on South Main Street at 10 o'clock for his morning walk to the store for the day's supplies. He was taken with a sudden faintness opposite the house of Dr. James Walker on Main Street, and seated himself on the steps to regain strength to complete his journey. Here he was espied by Mrs. Walker who invited him in and as he arose to enter she was frightened by seeing him fall across the threshold. Joseph Buffum was immediately summoned from the grocery store of Mr. Clapp and with his assistance the now dying man was taken inside the house and laid upon a sofa. Mrs. Barr was immediately summoned and reached the side of her companion before he passed away. Death took place at 10:30. The cause is assigned as heart disease from which Mr. Barr has suffered for some years. The death of so worthy a citizen has cast a gloom over the entire community. It was unexpected and even now seems untrue. Disease had in no way given any premonition of its work, and when the news spread from mouth to mouth, that "Deacon Barr was dead" it seemed impossible to believe it other than idle rumor. The deceased was a man universally respected, because of his sterling character, beloved by all who knew him for the kindly geniality of his nature and in his death not only his widow and those bound by ties of blood are real mourners, but the whole community in which he lived and in which he "wrought righteousness" for so many years. One of the prominent business men of Manchester for more than 50 years, his record is not stained by the suggestion or a questionable business transaction, and his success has been won by the faithful and honorable discharge of his duty. His tastes were quiet; his wants few; his friends legion. In his Christian hope he combined in happy proportions the laws of cause and effect, and by faith and works testified to a practical understanding of the Christian religion which has justly won him the esteem of even those who were not in sympathy with his religious views. As a husband, a citizen, a friend and a Christian he was true, consistent, kindly and helpful. Eulogy is out of place concerning such a man. He lived above its need. It is sufficient today "A good man is gone, and all who knew him mourn". He often expressed a desire to die, when his time should come as he did die. Only recently, he expressed this wish to a friend and now, without warning, he passed away.
Among the many monuments to his memory the South Main Street Congregational Church
stands pre-eminent. From the first he has been a financial and spiritual help to this struggling society, and the present elegant little church was possible only because of his generosity. The people who worship there will ever honor his memory.
Deacon Barr was born in Goffstown, November 27, 1815, receiving a common school education in the schools of his native town. He was married to Nancy Barr, daughter of John Barr of Bedford, October 13, 1840, who now mourns his loss. His earlier active life was spent in tilling the soil of the home farm, but four years after marriage he went to Potose, Grant County, Wisconsin and engaged in a general mercantile business with his brother James and Thomas. He remained there about two years and in 1846 returned to Goffstown, still retaining an interest in the business. The years intervening between this time and his removal in 1853 to West Manchester, then the village of Piscatquoig, he spent upon the old farm. After coming to Manchester he bought out the stock of goods of John French, whose store was at the corner of Mast Road and Main Sweets now occupied by French & Dockham and opened a general store. In 1870, having in the meantime taken Mr. A. N. Clapp into partnership, the brick block now occupied by Mr. Clapp was erected and the business transferred to the new stand. He retained an active interest in the business for ten years when feeling the need of rest he sold his interest to his partner and has since then lived a quiet life in his pleasant home at 205 Main Street. About the time he sold out he was taken sick with pneumonia and after a partial convalescence, suffered a relapse and lingered at deaths door with but little hope of recovery, but for some wise purpose was spared to his family and the community for a few years more years of illness. He was a member for many years of the Franklin Street Church in this city - but transferred his relationship to the South Main Street Church, as soon as it was organized in September 1883 and has been ever since its main stay of the new society, his efficiency as a deacon in the Franklin Street Church, and his sterling qualities as a man fitting him especially for that office. This position he retained until his death and the church has suffered a loss in his demise, which can hardly be made good in years to come.
Contributor: Mary Achterhof (49442228)
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