Suggested Edit: Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of Montgomery, Parke & Fountain counties, Indiana (Chapman Brothers, 1893)
BARNES, Robert, In the twilight of an honored life, this venerable resident of Washington Township, Parke County, whose pleasant home was situated on Section 14, closed his eyes upon the scenes of earthly toil and usefulness and passed to the Great Beyond April 4, 1892. Esteemed in life, in death he was sincerely mourned, and among his many acquaintances there is not one who did not realize that in the death of this citizen the township had lost one of its most active members, and his family and friends one who was ever devoted to their happiness. Mr. Barnes was born in 1848 to Edward and Sarepta Barnes, and received his education in the district schools of Parke County He remained with his parents until he reached manhood, and was in partnership with his father in the milling business which they followed successfully. He afterward located on a farm consisting of 240 acres of well cultivated land, taking with him his wife, who bore the maiden name of Susie Norcross, to whom he was married October 2, 1879. Mrs. Barnes is a daughter of Thomas and Mary Norcross, who were natives of Virginia. To Robert and his wife were born two children, whom they named Mary and Roscoe. They are now both attending school and receiving a good education. In political life Mr. Barnes was a democrat and molded his beliefs in accordance with the pronounced principles of that party. He died at the age of 44 when in the prime of life, and left behind a good record as a citizen and in all the relations that he had sustained toward others. Mrs. Susie Barnes was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia September 5, 1860 to Thomas J. and Mary Norcross. The former parent was a son of William Norcross, a native of New Jersey, who there grew to mature years and after his marriage emigrated and settled in Rockbridge County Virginia where he was the operator and owner of an iron forge. Subsequently he was engaged in farming to some extent. The birthplace of our Mrs. Barnes' father was also in Virginia, where he received a common school education. When a young man he was married to Miss Mary, daughter of Robert and Matilda Lewis. In 1870, Mr. Norcross emigrated with his wife and family to Parke County, Indiana where he followed his trade of a plasterer for some time. He was the father of 7 children: two of whom died in infancy; those living are: Lucy, wife of JP Russell; Susie, Mrs. Barnes; Etta who married Charles Durham; Minnie and William. In religious belief Mr. Norcross was identified with his Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has taken great interest. Politically he was connected with the Democratic Party, to the principles of which he stoutly adhered. His wife died in 1885, after which he removed his place of abode to the home of Mrs. Barnes, who is known for her pleasant disposition, hospitality and attractiveness and is very highly esteemed in the community.
BARNES, Robert, In the twilight of an honored life, this venerable resident of Washington Township, Parke County, whose pleasant home was situated on Section 14, closed his eyes upon the scenes of earthly toil and usefulness and passed to the Great Beyond April 4, 1892. Esteemed in life, in death he was sincerely mourned, and among his many acquaintances there is not one who did not realize that in the death of this citizen the township had lost one of its most active members, and his family and friends one who was ever devoted to their happiness. Mr. Barnes was born in 1848 to Edward and Sarepta Barnes, and received his education in the district schools of Parke County He remained with his parents until he reached manhood, and was in partnership with his father in the milling business which they followed successfully. He afterward located on a farm consisting of 240 acres of well cultivated land, taking with him his wife, who bore the maiden name of Susie Norcross, to whom he was married October 2, 1879. Mrs. Barnes is a daughter of Thomas and Mary Norcross, who were natives of Virginia. To Robert and his wife were born two children, whom they named Mary and Roscoe. They are now both attending school and receiving a good education. In political life Mr. Barnes was a democrat and molded his beliefs in accordance with the pronounced principles of that party. He died at the age of 44 when in the prime of life, and left behind a good record as a citizen and in all the relations that he had sustained toward others. Mrs. Susie Barnes was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia September 5, 1860 to Thomas J. and Mary Norcross. The former parent was a son of William Norcross, a native of New Jersey, who there grew to mature years and after his marriage emigrated and settled in Rockbridge County Virginia where he was the operator and owner of an iron forge. Subsequently he was engaged in farming to some extent. The birthplace of our Mrs. Barnes' father was also in Virginia, where he received a common school education. When a young man he was married to Miss Mary, daughter of Robert and Matilda Lewis. In 1870, Mr. Norcross emigrated with his wife and family to Parke County, Indiana where he followed his trade of a plasterer for some time. He was the father of 7 children: two of whom died in infancy; those living are: Lucy, wife of JP Russell; Susie, Mrs. Barnes; Etta who married Charles Durham; Minnie and William. In religious belief Mr. Norcross was identified with his Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has taken great interest. Politically he was connected with the Democratic Party, to the principles of which he stoutly adhered. His wife died in 1885, after which he removed his place of abode to the home of Mrs. Barnes, who is known for her pleasant disposition, hospitality and attractiveness and is very highly esteemed in the community.
Suggested Edit: Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of Montgomery, Parke & Fountain counties, Indiana (Chapman Brothers, 1893)
BARNES, Robert, In the twilight of an honored life, this venerable resident of Washington Township, Parke County, whose pleasant home was situated on Section 14, closed his eyes upon the scenes of earthly toil and usefulness and passed to the Great Beyond April 4, 1892. Esteemed in life, in death he was sincerely mourned, and among his many acquaintances there is not one who did not realize that in the death of this citizen the township had lost one of its most active members, and his family and friends one who was ever devoted to their happiness. Mr. Barnes was born in 1848 to Edward and Sarepta Barnes, and received his education in the district schools of Parke County He remained with his parents until he reached manhood, and was in partnership with his father in the milling business which they followed successfully. He afterward located on a farm consisting of 240 acres of well cultivated land, taking with him his wife, who bore the maiden name of Susie Norcross, to whom he was married October 2, 1879. Mrs. Barnes is a daughter of Thomas and Mary Norcross, who were natives of Virginia. To Robert and his wife were born two children, whom they named Mary and Roscoe. They are now both attending school and receiving a good education. In political life Mr. Barnes was a democrat and molded his beliefs in accordance with the pronounced principles of that party. He died at the age of 44 when in the prime of life, and left behind a good record as a citizen and in all the relations that he had sustained toward others. Mrs. Susie Barnes was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia September 5, 1860 to Thomas J. and Mary Norcross. The former parent was a son of William Norcross, a native of New Jersey, who there grew to mature years and after his marriage emigrated and settled in Rockbridge County Virginia where he was the operator and owner of an iron forge. Subsequently he was engaged in farming to some extent. The birthplace of our Mrs. Barnes' father was also in Virginia, where he received a common school education. When a young man he was married to Miss Mary, daughter of Robert and Matilda Lewis. In 1870, Mr. Norcross emigrated with his wife and family to Parke County, Indiana where he followed his trade of a plasterer for some time. He was the father of 7 children: two of whom died in infancy; those living are: Lucy, wife of JP Russell; Susie, Mrs. Barnes; Etta who married Charles Durham; Minnie and William. In religious belief Mr. Norcross was identified with his Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has taken great interest. Politically he was connected with the Democratic Party, to the principles of which he stoutly adhered. His wife died in 1885, after which he removed his place of abode to the home of Mrs. Barnes, who is known for her pleasant disposition, hospitality and attractiveness and is very highly esteemed in the community.
BARNES, Robert, In the twilight of an honored life, this venerable resident of Washington Township, Parke County, whose pleasant home was situated on Section 14, closed his eyes upon the scenes of earthly toil and usefulness and passed to the Great Beyond April 4, 1892. Esteemed in life, in death he was sincerely mourned, and among his many acquaintances there is not one who did not realize that in the death of this citizen the township had lost one of its most active members, and his family and friends one who was ever devoted to their happiness. Mr. Barnes was born in 1848 to Edward and Sarepta Barnes, and received his education in the district schools of Parke County He remained with his parents until he reached manhood, and was in partnership with his father in the milling business which they followed successfully. He afterward located on a farm consisting of 240 acres of well cultivated land, taking with him his wife, who bore the maiden name of Susie Norcross, to whom he was married October 2, 1879. Mrs. Barnes is a daughter of Thomas and Mary Norcross, who were natives of Virginia. To Robert and his wife were born two children, whom they named Mary and Roscoe. They are now both attending school and receiving a good education. In political life Mr. Barnes was a democrat and molded his beliefs in accordance with the pronounced principles of that party. He died at the age of 44 when in the prime of life, and left behind a good record as a citizen and in all the relations that he had sustained toward others. Mrs. Susie Barnes was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia September 5, 1860 to Thomas J. and Mary Norcross. The former parent was a son of William Norcross, a native of New Jersey, who there grew to mature years and after his marriage emigrated and settled in Rockbridge County Virginia where he was the operator and owner of an iron forge. Subsequently he was engaged in farming to some extent. The birthplace of our Mrs. Barnes' father was also in Virginia, where he received a common school education. When a young man he was married to Miss Mary, daughter of Robert and Matilda Lewis. In 1870, Mr. Norcross emigrated with his wife and family to Parke County, Indiana where he followed his trade of a plasterer for some time. He was the father of 7 children: two of whom died in infancy; those living are: Lucy, wife of JP Russell; Susie, Mrs. Barnes; Etta who married Charles Durham; Minnie and William. In religious belief Mr. Norcross was identified with his Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has taken great interest. Politically he was connected with the Democratic Party, to the principles of which he stoutly adhered. His wife died in 1885, after which he removed his place of abode to the home of Mrs. Barnes, who is known for her pleasant disposition, hospitality and attractiveness and is very highly esteemed in the community.
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