Mayor of Jackson, 1864-1867.
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From the Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Miss., July 25, 1895, p. 8:
Another of Jackson’s Oldest Citizens Crosses the River.
Col. David N. Barrows is dead. He breathed his last about 10 o’clock last night at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Dr. Wirt Johnson, on North State street. Though his death was by no means unexpected, it was brought sorrow to many home in Jackson, even to those whose inmates are not bound by ties of consanguinity.
Col. Barrows was every man’s friend; if he had an enemy in the world, the public did not know it. His pleasant howdy-do and hearty handshake will be missed on the streets of Jackson, where for nearly sixty years his has been a familiar and beloved face.
David N. Barrows was born in Wareham, Plymouth county, Mass., in 1816, the second in a family of four children born to William and Lucy Nye Barrows, who were also natives of the Bay State, where their ancestors settled during its very earliest history. The father became one of the thrifty farmers of New England, and succeeded in acquiring a comfortable competency. He was major commanding the militia at the time of the invasion of Wareham by the British in 1814, proving a faithful and trusty officer.
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David N. Barrows was educated in the common schools of his native town and began life for himself at the age of fifteen years as a clerk in a store. He arrived in Mississippi in the latter part of October, 1835. He came to Jackson on May 1, 1836. Shortly after reaching here he purchased an interest in the firm of Hall & Stone, but not proving profitable the business was closed out.
Col. Barrows left Jackson in June 1839 and remained away about five years. When he returned he engaged in the insurance business and continued in it until a few years ago, when, on account of feeble health, he retired from business.
He has been very prominent in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Fraternities, having joined both orders as soon as he became of sufficient age. Col. Barrows was Worshipful Master of Silas Brown Lodge A.F. and A.M., for about ten years and was Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter for some time. He was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. in 1847-8, and was Grand Representative in the Grand Lodge for twelve years, when he declined further nomination.
In 1862, he was elected Mayor of Jackson, in which capacity he served until 1868, when he was deposed by military authority for refusing to take the iron clad oath. He was deputy confederate treasurer during the war. He was first married in 1845 to Miss Eleanor Langley, a native of North Carolina, who died in 1849 and in 1854 his second marriage was consummated, Miss Carrie E. Moseley, a native of Georgia, becoming his wife. To them two children have been born, Char FAMILY ARE MEMERS OF T les C. and Mary M. wife of Dr. Wirt Johnson of this city. Mr. Barrows and his family are members of the Presbyterian church.
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From the Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Miss., July 25, 1895, p. 8:
Another of Jackson’s Oldest Citizens Crosses the River.
Col. David N. Barrows is dead. He breathed his last about 10 o’clock last night at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Dr. Wirt Johnson, on North State street. Though his death was by no means unexpected, it was brought sorrow to many home in Jackson, even to those whose inmates are not bound by ties of consanguinity.
Col. Barrows was every man’s friend; if he had an enemy in the world, the public did not know it. His pleasant howdy-do and hearty handshake will be missed on the streets of Jackson, where for nearly sixty years his has been a familiar and beloved face.
David N. Barrows was born in Wareham, Plymouth county, Mass., in 1816, the second in a family of four children born to William and Lucy Nye Barrows, who were also natives of the Bay State, where their ancestors settled during its very earliest history. The father became one of the thrifty farmers of New England, and succeeded in acquiring a comfortable competency. He was major commanding the militia at the time of the invasion of Wareham by the British in 1814, proving a faithful and trusty officer.
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David N. Barrows was educated in the common schools of his native town and began life for himself at the age of fifteen years as a clerk in a store. He arrived in Mississippi in the latter part of October, 1835. He came to Jackson on May 1, 1836. Shortly after reaching here he purchased an interest in the firm of Hall & Stone, but not proving profitable the business was closed out.
Col. Barrows left Jackson in June 1839 and remained away about five years. When he returned he engaged in the insurance business and continued in it until a few years ago, when, on account of feeble health, he retired from business.
He has been very prominent in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Fraternities, having joined both orders as soon as he became of sufficient age. Col. Barrows was Worshipful Master of Silas Brown Lodge A.F. and A.M., for about ten years and was Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter for some time. He was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. in 1847-8, and was Grand Representative in the Grand Lodge for twelve years, when he declined further nomination.
In 1862, he was elected Mayor of Jackson, in which capacity he served until 1868, when he was deposed by military authority for refusing to take the iron clad oath. He was deputy confederate treasurer during the war. He was first married in 1845 to Miss Eleanor Langley, a native of North Carolina, who died in 1849 and in 1854 his second marriage was consummated, Miss Carrie E. Moseley, a native of Georgia, becoming his wife. To them two children have been born, Char FAMILY ARE MEMERS OF T les C. and Mary M. wife of Dr. Wirt Johnson of this city. Mr. Barrows and his family are members of the Presbyterian church.
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Mayor of Jackson, 1864-1867.
The following was provided by Linda Thompson:
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From the Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Miss., July 25, 1895, p. 8:
Another of Jackson’s Oldest Citizens Crosses the River.
Col. David N. Barrows is dead. He breathed his last about 10 o’clock last night at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Dr. Wirt Johnson, on North State street. Though his death was by no means unexpected, it was brought sorrow to many home in Jackson, even to those whose inmates are not bound by ties of consanguinity.
Col. Barrows was every man’s friend; if he had an enemy in the world, the public did not know it. His pleasant howdy-do and hearty handshake will be missed on the streets of Jackson, where for nearly sixty years his has been a familiar and beloved face.
David N. Barrows was born in Wareham, Plymouth county, Mass., in 1816, the second in a family of four children born to William and Lucy Nye Barrows, who were also natives of the Bay State, where their ancestors settled during its very earliest history. The father became one of the thrifty farmers of New England, and succeeded in acquiring a comfortable competency. He was major commanding the militia at the time of the invasion of Wareham by the British in 1814, proving a faithful and trusty officer.
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David N. Barrows was educated in the common schools of his native town and began life for himself at the age of fifteen years as a clerk in a store. He arrived in Mississippi in the latter part of October, 1835. He came to Jackson on May 1, 1836. Shortly after reaching here he purchased an interest in the firm of Hall & Stone, but not proving profitable the business was closed out.
Col. Barrows left Jackson in June 1839 and remained away about five years. When he returned he engaged in the insurance business and continued in it until a few years ago, when, on account of feeble health, he retired from business.
He has been very prominent in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Fraternities, having joined both orders as soon as he became of sufficient age. Col. Barrows was Worshipful Master of Silas Brown Lodge A.F. and A.M., for about ten years and was Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter for some time. He was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. in 1847-8, and was Grand Representative in the Grand Lodge for twelve years, when he declined further nomination.
In 1862, he was elected Mayor of Jackson, in which capacity he served until 1868, when he was deposed by military authority for refusing to take the iron clad oath. He was deputy confederate treasurer during the war. He was first married in 1845 to Miss Eleanor Langley, a native of North Carolina, who died in 1849 and in 1854 his second marriage was consummated, Miss Carrie E. Moseley, a native of Georgia, becoming his wife. To them two children have been born, Char FAMILY ARE MEMERS OF T les C. and Mary M. wife of Dr. Wirt Johnson of this city. Mr. Barrows and his family are members of the Presbyterian church.
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[Links to parents provided by Caryn.]
The following was provided by Linda Thompson:
*****
From the Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Miss., July 25, 1895, p. 8:
Another of Jackson’s Oldest Citizens Crosses the River.
Col. David N. Barrows is dead. He breathed his last about 10 o’clock last night at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Dr. Wirt Johnson, on North State street. Though his death was by no means unexpected, it was brought sorrow to many home in Jackson, even to those whose inmates are not bound by ties of consanguinity.
Col. Barrows was every man’s friend; if he had an enemy in the world, the public did not know it. His pleasant howdy-do and hearty handshake will be missed on the streets of Jackson, where for nearly sixty years his has been a familiar and beloved face.
David N. Barrows was born in Wareham, Plymouth county, Mass., in 1816, the second in a family of four children born to William and Lucy Nye Barrows, who were also natives of the Bay State, where their ancestors settled during its very earliest history. The father became one of the thrifty farmers of New England, and succeeded in acquiring a comfortable competency. He was major commanding the militia at the time of the invasion of Wareham by the British in 1814, proving a faithful and trusty officer.
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David N. Barrows was educated in the common schools of his native town and began life for himself at the age of fifteen years as a clerk in a store. He arrived in Mississippi in the latter part of October, 1835. He came to Jackson on May 1, 1836. Shortly after reaching here he purchased an interest in the firm of Hall & Stone, but not proving profitable the business was closed out.
Col. Barrows left Jackson in June 1839 and remained away about five years. When he returned he engaged in the insurance business and continued in it until a few years ago, when, on account of feeble health, he retired from business.
He has been very prominent in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Fraternities, having joined both orders as soon as he became of sufficient age. Col. Barrows was Worshipful Master of Silas Brown Lodge A.F. and A.M., for about ten years and was Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter for some time. He was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. in 1847-8, and was Grand Representative in the Grand Lodge for twelve years, when he declined further nomination.
In 1862, he was elected Mayor of Jackson, in which capacity he served until 1868, when he was deposed by military authority for refusing to take the iron clad oath. He was deputy confederate treasurer during the war. He was first married in 1845 to Miss Eleanor Langley, a native of North Carolina, who died in 1849 and in 1854 his second marriage was consummated, Miss Carrie E. Moseley, a native of Georgia, becoming his wife. To them two children have been born, Char FAMILY ARE MEMERS OF T les C. and Mary M. wife of Dr. Wirt Johnson of this city. Mr. Barrows and his family are members of the Presbyterian church.
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