s/o Orlando Mack & A. F. Barnes
b. Mason, Ingham Co., Mich.
Mayor of Lansing 1882-83, was a Democrat
d. as result of a car accident on U.S. 27. He lost control of his car and skidded into the the path of an oncoming truck.
d. in Roscommon, Mich.
Ingham County Biographical Sketch of Orlando Barnes:
The present generation owes a debt of gratitude to the pioneers of this great State that cab never be repaid. The trials and hardships endured by them to make the State what it is today, one of the foremost in all the union, cannot be realized by those enjoying the present comforts of advanced civilization.
Orlando M. Barnes was a pioneer of Ingham county, and was one who in early life, knew little or nothing o the present day comforts, and who in boyhood and youth, dreamed that there was much else in life but hard work and a struggle for existence. He was born in the Empire State in 1824, and was the son of John and Anna (Abbott) Barnes, who were both natives of N.Y. the early boyhood and youth of our subject was spent in the state of his nativity until the age of sixteen years. In 1840. the father, believing that there were better opportunities in the growing West, emigrated to Michigan, and settled upon a tract of land in Aurelius township. With characteristic energy he began clearing and development of this property, and there built a home and reared his family. The son however, being ambitious and desiring to enter upon of knowledge, where his energy might find a wider scope, entered the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he graduated with honor in 1850.
On leaving college he chose the law for his profession, and after devoting one year to preparatory studies was admitted to the bar and located in Mason, the county seat of Ingham county. Here his strict attention to the duties of his profession, his eminent ability and profound knowledge of the law soon secured him a large practice. In the spring of 1852, on the death of the Prosecuting Attorney, Mr. Barnes was appointed to fill the vacancy. On the expiration of the term, in the ensuing autumn, he was elected to that office, and in 1854, was honored by a reelection. In 1871, he withdrew from the active practice of his profession, in order to devote his entire attention to the interests of the Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw Railroad Company. He was secretary of the company from its organization, and served in its legal capacity of counselor and general attorney with marked ability and to the entire satisfaction of the corporation. From 1872 until his death he had been land commissioner. In this position, which requires the management of vast tracts of land granted to the company, and to which labor and responsibility commensurate with its importance are attached, his performance of duty was above criticism. In political circles Mr. Barnes' talents secured honorable recognition. In 1862, he was elected to the State Legislature, where he served one term, and in April 1877, he was called to the office of Mayor of Lansing. He was president of a national bank in Lansing, and was held in the highest esteem by his fellow citizens of all classes. He also efficiently serves as president of the Prison Board. In this he took a particular pride, using the full force of his energy and intellect toward the improvement of prison management. Upon this subject he edited several articles, which were eventually published in book form and which gave him a national reputation. Personally Mr. Barnes was of a fine appearance and command presence. There were few subjects of interest of which he had not made himself master.
Law with him was a study, a profession, and to that profession he gave the greater part of his life's energy. There was never any inducement placed before him that would make him swerve from his chosen work, although he had been associated in some outside business enterprises. As the years advanced, he became successful and accumulated a desirable competence which enabled him to gratify his literary tastes, and he at the time of his death, an extensive librarry of several thousand volumes.
In the year 1852, Mr. Barnes was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Fleming, who was born in Romulus, Seneca county, N.Y., a daughter of John Fleming, who was an early settler of that state. He was a farmer by occupation and emigrated to Michigan in 1844, and settled near the town of Albion. He resided there until his death.
During the years of 1872-73, Mr. Barnes traveled in Europe, gaining information as well as enjoyment. His conversational powers were of superior order, and in his hours of relaxation from the cares of business he was a most genial and interesting companion. Mr. Barnes was a member of the Masonic fraternity and had held various official positions in that body.
Orlando M. Barnes departed this life November 11, 1899. There passed away a man, who stood deservedly high among the legal fraternity, his ability being recognized by all. He was able, painstaking and conscientious in his work and he also had many warm friends and possibly some enemies, as what man has not that possesses any force of character? As a citizen, he was ever ready to assist in any way and everything that would tend to the advancement of Lansing and Ingham county, and evidence of that interest is shown on every hand.
Mrs. Barnes, the widow, still resides at her beautiful home in Lansing, occupying a prominent social position and also is now serving in the official capacity as president of the Women's Hospital Association, and likewise in the Ladies' Society and the Lansing Woman's Club, of which she has been a member for twenty years; her influence has been a helpful factor in the advancement. She is also a member of the Presbyterian church and has contributed liberally of her means towards its support.
(Grammar and punctuation not mine. EEH)
Information supplied by Marilyn Johnson. Thanx.
b. Mason, Ingham Co., Mich.
Mayor of Lansing 1882-83, was a Democrat
d. as result of a car accident on U.S. 27. He lost control of his car and skidded into the the path of an oncoming truck.
d. in Roscommon, Mich.
Ingham County Biographical Sketch of Orlando Barnes:
The present generation owes a debt of gratitude to the pioneers of this great State that cab never be repaid. The trials and hardships endured by them to make the State what it is today, one of the foremost in all the union, cannot be realized by those enjoying the present comforts of advanced civilization.
Orlando M. Barnes was a pioneer of Ingham county, and was one who in early life, knew little or nothing o the present day comforts, and who in boyhood and youth, dreamed that there was much else in life but hard work and a struggle for existence. He was born in the Empire State in 1824, and was the son of John and Anna (Abbott) Barnes, who were both natives of N.Y. the early boyhood and youth of our subject was spent in the state of his nativity until the age of sixteen years. In 1840. the father, believing that there were better opportunities in the growing West, emigrated to Michigan, and settled upon a tract of land in Aurelius township. With characteristic energy he began clearing and development of this property, and there built a home and reared his family. The son however, being ambitious and desiring to enter upon of knowledge, where his energy might find a wider scope, entered the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he graduated with honor in 1850.
On leaving college he chose the law for his profession, and after devoting one year to preparatory studies was admitted to the bar and located in Mason, the county seat of Ingham county. Here his strict attention to the duties of his profession, his eminent ability and profound knowledge of the law soon secured him a large practice. In the spring of 1852, on the death of the Prosecuting Attorney, Mr. Barnes was appointed to fill the vacancy. On the expiration of the term, in the ensuing autumn, he was elected to that office, and in 1854, was honored by a reelection. In 1871, he withdrew from the active practice of his profession, in order to devote his entire attention to the interests of the Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw Railroad Company. He was secretary of the company from its organization, and served in its legal capacity of counselor and general attorney with marked ability and to the entire satisfaction of the corporation. From 1872 until his death he had been land commissioner. In this position, which requires the management of vast tracts of land granted to the company, and to which labor and responsibility commensurate with its importance are attached, his performance of duty was above criticism. In political circles Mr. Barnes' talents secured honorable recognition. In 1862, he was elected to the State Legislature, where he served one term, and in April 1877, he was called to the office of Mayor of Lansing. He was president of a national bank in Lansing, and was held in the highest esteem by his fellow citizens of all classes. He also efficiently serves as president of the Prison Board. In this he took a particular pride, using the full force of his energy and intellect toward the improvement of prison management. Upon this subject he edited several articles, which were eventually published in book form and which gave him a national reputation. Personally Mr. Barnes was of a fine appearance and command presence. There were few subjects of interest of which he had not made himself master.
Law with him was a study, a profession, and to that profession he gave the greater part of his life's energy. There was never any inducement placed before him that would make him swerve from his chosen work, although he had been associated in some outside business enterprises. As the years advanced, he became successful and accumulated a desirable competence which enabled him to gratify his literary tastes, and he at the time of his death, an extensive librarry of several thousand volumes.
In the year 1852, Mr. Barnes was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Fleming, who was born in Romulus, Seneca county, N.Y., a daughter of John Fleming, who was an early settler of that state. He was a farmer by occupation and emigrated to Michigan in 1844, and settled near the town of Albion. He resided there until his death.
During the years of 1872-73, Mr. Barnes traveled in Europe, gaining information as well as enjoyment. His conversational powers were of superior order, and in his hours of relaxation from the cares of business he was a most genial and interesting companion. Mr. Barnes was a member of the Masonic fraternity and had held various official positions in that body.
Orlando M. Barnes departed this life November 11, 1899. There passed away a man, who stood deservedly high among the legal fraternity, his ability being recognized by all. He was able, painstaking and conscientious in his work and he also had many warm friends and possibly some enemies, as what man has not that possesses any force of character? As a citizen, he was ever ready to assist in any way and everything that would tend to the advancement of Lansing and Ingham county, and evidence of that interest is shown on every hand.
Mrs. Barnes, the widow, still resides at her beautiful home in Lansing, occupying a prominent social position and also is now serving in the official capacity as president of the Women's Hospital Association, and likewise in the Ladies' Society and the Lansing Woman's Club, of which she has been a member for twenty years; her influence has been a helpful factor in the advancement. She is also a member of the Presbyterian church and has contributed liberally of her means towards its support.
(Grammar and punctuation not mine. EEH)
Information supplied by Marilyn Johnson. Thanx.
s/o Orlando Mack & A. F. Barnes
b. Mason, Ingham Co., Mich.
Mayor of Lansing 1882-83, was a Democrat
d. as result of a car accident on U.S. 27. He lost control of his car and skidded into the the path of an oncoming truck.
d. in Roscommon, Mich.
Ingham County Biographical Sketch of Orlando Barnes:
The present generation owes a debt of gratitude to the pioneers of this great State that cab never be repaid. The trials and hardships endured by them to make the State what it is today, one of the foremost in all the union, cannot be realized by those enjoying the present comforts of advanced civilization.
Orlando M. Barnes was a pioneer of Ingham county, and was one who in early life, knew little or nothing o the present day comforts, and who in boyhood and youth, dreamed that there was much else in life but hard work and a struggle for existence. He was born in the Empire State in 1824, and was the son of John and Anna (Abbott) Barnes, who were both natives of N.Y. the early boyhood and youth of our subject was spent in the state of his nativity until the age of sixteen years. In 1840. the father, believing that there were better opportunities in the growing West, emigrated to Michigan, and settled upon a tract of land in Aurelius township. With characteristic energy he began clearing and development of this property, and there built a home and reared his family. The son however, being ambitious and desiring to enter upon of knowledge, where his energy might find a wider scope, entered the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he graduated with honor in 1850.
On leaving college he chose the law for his profession, and after devoting one year to preparatory studies was admitted to the bar and located in Mason, the county seat of Ingham county. Here his strict attention to the duties of his profession, his eminent ability and profound knowledge of the law soon secured him a large practice. In the spring of 1852, on the death of the Prosecuting Attorney, Mr. Barnes was appointed to fill the vacancy. On the expiration of the term, in the ensuing autumn, he was elected to that office, and in 1854, was honored by a reelection. In 1871, he withdrew from the active practice of his profession, in order to devote his entire attention to the interests of the Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw Railroad Company. He was secretary of the company from its organization, and served in its legal capacity of counselor and general attorney with marked ability and to the entire satisfaction of the corporation. From 1872 until his death he had been land commissioner. In this position, which requires the management of vast tracts of land granted to the company, and to which labor and responsibility commensurate with its importance are attached, his performance of duty was above criticism. In political circles Mr. Barnes' talents secured honorable recognition. In 1862, he was elected to the State Legislature, where he served one term, and in April 1877, he was called to the office of Mayor of Lansing. He was president of a national bank in Lansing, and was held in the highest esteem by his fellow citizens of all classes. He also efficiently serves as president of the Prison Board. In this he took a particular pride, using the full force of his energy and intellect toward the improvement of prison management. Upon this subject he edited several articles, which were eventually published in book form and which gave him a national reputation. Personally Mr. Barnes was of a fine appearance and command presence. There were few subjects of interest of which he had not made himself master.
Law with him was a study, a profession, and to that profession he gave the greater part of his life's energy. There was never any inducement placed before him that would make him swerve from his chosen work, although he had been associated in some outside business enterprises. As the years advanced, he became successful and accumulated a desirable competence which enabled him to gratify his literary tastes, and he at the time of his death, an extensive librarry of several thousand volumes.
In the year 1852, Mr. Barnes was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Fleming, who was born in Romulus, Seneca county, N.Y., a daughter of John Fleming, who was an early settler of that state. He was a farmer by occupation and emigrated to Michigan in 1844, and settled near the town of Albion. He resided there until his death.
During the years of 1872-73, Mr. Barnes traveled in Europe, gaining information as well as enjoyment. His conversational powers were of superior order, and in his hours of relaxation from the cares of business he was a most genial and interesting companion. Mr. Barnes was a member of the Masonic fraternity and had held various official positions in that body.
Orlando M. Barnes departed this life November 11, 1899. There passed away a man, who stood deservedly high among the legal fraternity, his ability being recognized by all. He was able, painstaking and conscientious in his work and he also had many warm friends and possibly some enemies, as what man has not that possesses any force of character? As a citizen, he was ever ready to assist in any way and everything that would tend to the advancement of Lansing and Ingham county, and evidence of that interest is shown on every hand.
Mrs. Barnes, the widow, still resides at her beautiful home in Lansing, occupying a prominent social position and also is now serving in the official capacity as president of the Women's Hospital Association, and likewise in the Ladies' Society and the Lansing Woman's Club, of which she has been a member for twenty years; her influence has been a helpful factor in the advancement. She is also a member of the Presbyterian church and has contributed liberally of her means towards its support.
(Grammar and punctuation not mine. EEH)
Information supplied by Marilyn Johnson. Thanx.
b. Mason, Ingham Co., Mich.
Mayor of Lansing 1882-83, was a Democrat
d. as result of a car accident on U.S. 27. He lost control of his car and skidded into the the path of an oncoming truck.
d. in Roscommon, Mich.
Ingham County Biographical Sketch of Orlando Barnes:
The present generation owes a debt of gratitude to the pioneers of this great State that cab never be repaid. The trials and hardships endured by them to make the State what it is today, one of the foremost in all the union, cannot be realized by those enjoying the present comforts of advanced civilization.
Orlando M. Barnes was a pioneer of Ingham county, and was one who in early life, knew little or nothing o the present day comforts, and who in boyhood and youth, dreamed that there was much else in life but hard work and a struggle for existence. He was born in the Empire State in 1824, and was the son of John and Anna (Abbott) Barnes, who were both natives of N.Y. the early boyhood and youth of our subject was spent in the state of his nativity until the age of sixteen years. In 1840. the father, believing that there were better opportunities in the growing West, emigrated to Michigan, and settled upon a tract of land in Aurelius township. With characteristic energy he began clearing and development of this property, and there built a home and reared his family. The son however, being ambitious and desiring to enter upon of knowledge, where his energy might find a wider scope, entered the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he graduated with honor in 1850.
On leaving college he chose the law for his profession, and after devoting one year to preparatory studies was admitted to the bar and located in Mason, the county seat of Ingham county. Here his strict attention to the duties of his profession, his eminent ability and profound knowledge of the law soon secured him a large practice. In the spring of 1852, on the death of the Prosecuting Attorney, Mr. Barnes was appointed to fill the vacancy. On the expiration of the term, in the ensuing autumn, he was elected to that office, and in 1854, was honored by a reelection. In 1871, he withdrew from the active practice of his profession, in order to devote his entire attention to the interests of the Jackson, Lansing and Saginaw Railroad Company. He was secretary of the company from its organization, and served in its legal capacity of counselor and general attorney with marked ability and to the entire satisfaction of the corporation. From 1872 until his death he had been land commissioner. In this position, which requires the management of vast tracts of land granted to the company, and to which labor and responsibility commensurate with its importance are attached, his performance of duty was above criticism. In political circles Mr. Barnes' talents secured honorable recognition. In 1862, he was elected to the State Legislature, where he served one term, and in April 1877, he was called to the office of Mayor of Lansing. He was president of a national bank in Lansing, and was held in the highest esteem by his fellow citizens of all classes. He also efficiently serves as president of the Prison Board. In this he took a particular pride, using the full force of his energy and intellect toward the improvement of prison management. Upon this subject he edited several articles, which were eventually published in book form and which gave him a national reputation. Personally Mr. Barnes was of a fine appearance and command presence. There were few subjects of interest of which he had not made himself master.
Law with him was a study, a profession, and to that profession he gave the greater part of his life's energy. There was never any inducement placed before him that would make him swerve from his chosen work, although he had been associated in some outside business enterprises. As the years advanced, he became successful and accumulated a desirable competence which enabled him to gratify his literary tastes, and he at the time of his death, an extensive librarry of several thousand volumes.
In the year 1852, Mr. Barnes was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Fleming, who was born in Romulus, Seneca county, N.Y., a daughter of John Fleming, who was an early settler of that state. He was a farmer by occupation and emigrated to Michigan in 1844, and settled near the town of Albion. He resided there until his death.
During the years of 1872-73, Mr. Barnes traveled in Europe, gaining information as well as enjoyment. His conversational powers were of superior order, and in his hours of relaxation from the cares of business he was a most genial and interesting companion. Mr. Barnes was a member of the Masonic fraternity and had held various official positions in that body.
Orlando M. Barnes departed this life November 11, 1899. There passed away a man, who stood deservedly high among the legal fraternity, his ability being recognized by all. He was able, painstaking and conscientious in his work and he also had many warm friends and possibly some enemies, as what man has not that possesses any force of character? As a citizen, he was ever ready to assist in any way and everything that would tend to the advancement of Lansing and Ingham county, and evidence of that interest is shown on every hand.
Mrs. Barnes, the widow, still resides at her beautiful home in Lansing, occupying a prominent social position and also is now serving in the official capacity as president of the Women's Hospital Association, and likewise in the Ladies' Society and the Lansing Woman's Club, of which she has been a member for twenty years; her influence has been a helpful factor in the advancement. She is also a member of the Presbyterian church and has contributed liberally of her means towards its support.
(Grammar and punctuation not mine. EEH)
Information supplied by Marilyn Johnson. Thanx.
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