William Cullen Barber

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Listed in 1920 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Harrisville (ED#5, Sheet 13A)

Listed in 1930 Michigan Census, Wayne County, Detroit, 8th Ward (ED#82-215, Sheet 14A)

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Listed in 1900 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Haynes Twp (ED#7, Sheet 4B)

Listed in 1910 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Harrisville Twp (ED#5, Sheet 2B)

Listed in 1920 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Harrisville (ED#5, Sheet 13A)

Listed in 1930 Michigan Census, Wayne County, Detroit, 8th Ward (ED#82-215, Sheet 14A)

Birth listed in Alcona County Birth Registration Book (Book 1, Page 36, #527).

Article:
"Say That Newberry Knew Sums Spent" (Testimony on Letters and Telegram Introduced to ConnectHim with Expenditures.ONE WORKER PAID $10 A DAY County Clerk Says He Was Threatened with Defeat in Re-election if He Did Not Fail in Line)
Special to The New York Times. February 10, 1920, Tuesday
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 9.--Government attorneys in the alleged election corruption case produced evidence today to show that Senator Truman H. Newberry was informed by letter and telegram of the expenditure of large sums of money in his campaign. The Government introduced a letter written....William R. Barber of Harrisville, County Clerk of Alcona County, caused a sensation when he tesftified that Benjamin F. Reed, a Newberry field agent and one of the indicted men, had threatened him with defeat for re-election if he did not support Newberry. "I suggested a county chairman to Reed, but he wanted me to take the position," said Barber. "I told him I could not, for I had friends among all the Senatorial campaign workers. Reed told me I had better be careful, for Newberry was organizing every county in the state and that all kinds of money would be spent."

Election Advetisement: Your Alcona County Prosecuting Attorney (1920)
Candidate for re-election on the Republican Ticket, June 18,
We have been friends down through the years and I cherish old friendships
Your vote again will be appreciated

Alcona County Clerk during WWI Draft Registration (Sep 12, 1918)
Alt. Birth: 24 Dec 1885 Alcona County, Michigan, USA

William married Frances Evelyn Balance on 03 Jul 1907 in Harrisville, Alcona, Michigan. Frances was born on 18 Aug 1887 in Michigan; died in May 1984 in Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Ballunce

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Listed in 1910 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Harrisville Twp (ED#5, Sheet 2B)

Listed in 1920 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Harrisville (ED#5, Sheet 13A)

Listed in 1930 Michigan Census, Wayne County, Detroit, 8th Ward (ED#82-215, Sheet 14A)

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Married:
Alt. Marriage: Frances Evelyn Balance Date: 3 Jul 1907 Location: Alcona County, Michigan

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Listed in 1881 Canadian Census, Ontario, Lanark North, Pakenham (112-C-1-25-95)

Listed in 1900 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Haynes Twp (ED#7, Sheet 4B)

Listed in 1910 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Haynes Twp (ED#7, Sheet 5B)

David married Jane Moore on 15 Jan 1874 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of W. Moore and J. Hobbs) was born on 09 Apr 1850 in Ontario, Canada; died on 12 Mar 1918 in Alcona County, Michigan; was buried in Mt Joy Cemetery, Haynes Township, Alcona County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Listed in 1881 Canadian Census, Ontario, Lanark North, Pakenham (112-C-1-25-95)

Listed in 1900 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Haynes Twp (ED#7, Sheet 4B)

Listed in 1910 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Haynes Twp (ED#7, Sheet 5B)

Obit: Alcona County Review (14 Mar 1918)
MRS. JANE BARBER Mrs. Jane Barber died Tuesday morning at the home of her son, Wm. R. Barber, in Harrisville, following a long illness. She was born April 9, 1850, in Canada and was married to David Barber in 1873. Thirty-six years ago they came to Alcona County and for many years lived in Haynes township. Mrs. Barber went to Independence, Mo., last December to live with her daughter, but her health became so bad that she returned to Harrisville a short time ago to live with her son. Four children survive: Eustache of Duluth, Minn.; Jamima of Independence, Mo.; William R. of Harrisville, and Mrs. Wm. Slater of Haynes. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the W. R. Barber home, Rev. F. A. Andrews in charge, and interment was made in the family lot in Mt. Joy cemetery, Haynes.

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Lanark County 1874 Marriage Database:
5716-74 David BARBER, 24, farmer, White Lake, same, s/o Eustache BARBER & Isabella HENDRY (sp), married Jane MOORE, 23, Pakenham, same, d/o William MOORE & Jemima ROBINSON, witn: James & Rosilla TURNER of Ramsay, 15 Jan 1874 at Ramsay

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Birth & Death verified by headstone - Jim Richards

Resided - 1871 - Pakenham Twp., Lanark Co.

Listed in 1871 Canadian Census, Ontario, Lanark North, Pakenham
Age: 60
Place of birth: Quebec
Religion: Roman Catholic
Origin: French
Occupation: Farmer

Listed in 1881 Canadian Census, Ontario, Lanark North, Pakenham (112-K-2-20-81)

Resided - 1891 - McNab Twp., living with William & Isabella.

From Jim Richards notes:

"In the early 1830's, Eustache Barbary came to McNab Twp. with a Mr. Brent to take out lumber. According to legend, Eustache came to the home of James Headrick in Pakenham to sharpen his axe and there met 17 year old Isabella. It was "love at first sight" and although James Headrick didn't approve of such a marriage (French & RC), in time he realized the good qualities of Eustache, who was known as the "Peacemaker", a strong man who often "picked up an Indian who misbehaved at the Inn and set him where he pleased". Isabella's father stipulated that Eustache must be known as Hugh Barber and on Isabella's 18th birthday, Jan 23, 1835, the young couple were married by Rev. Mr. Fairbairn at Auld Kirk, her father having loaned them a jumper sleigh and team and a broadaxe as protection from the Indians (per legend). Also it is said that the local Indian women had made Isabella a wedding dress and a blue cape lined with white fabric. The church record shows the witnesses were brother James and Robert Yuill. Robert is thought to have married a Janet Headrick (not related to this family).

Land records for McNab Twp., Con.3, lot 3 have not been checked but this was the 1st home for the couple (near White Lake village). It was busy times. the 1851 census showed several children and men boarding at the house who were working for Mr. Barber in lumbering. In 1861 & 71, school taxes for Pakenham Twp. shows the family also lived "up the lake" at Con.1, lot 25E, Pakenham. Detailed maps will show a small island offshore named Barber Island. In time, Mr. & Mrs. Barber moved back to the 1st home in McNab Twp., no longer standing but near the house built by son William Barber for his family.

Renfrew Mercury, 9 Nov 1900 - DIED:

"One of the oldest residents of McNab passed away on Saturday, Nov 3 after a very painful illness which was born with great patience. Funeral followed on Monday to the White Lake cemetery, attended by a large number of friends.

White Lake News, Nov 1900 - DIED:

"Mr. Eustache Barber, who died at White Lake on Nov. 3rd, aged 90 years, was born in St. Eustache Quebec in 1811. His parents came from Old France, likely under the name Barbeau. He came to McNab in 1833, engaged to one John Brill, who was lumbering in the township at the time, and was married to Isabella Headrick (eldest daughter of James Headrick, formerly of Lanark Twp.) in 1835. He leaves to mourn his departure a widow, 5 boys and 6 girls. He was a devoted husband and affectionate father.

From Rev. David Graham, Presbyterian Minister, White Lake & Burnstown, who attended him during his last illness:

"It is with great pleasure that I testify to the simple childlike faith in the Lord Jesus Christ of the late Mr. Barber during his last illness. In my conversations with him I found that he possessed a wonderful memory, a thoughful mind and an anxious spirit by which he was very soon able, after a simple and clear presentation to the plan of salvation, according to the New Testament teaching, to grasp the truth, namely that out of Christ, there's no salvation & that a new birth and faith in Jesus Christ, and not good works, was essential to salvation. His vision grew brighter and faith stronger as the end approached, and I am fully persuaded that he was enabled to pillow his dying head on the promises of Christ and to pass with the Redeemed into the Eternal City.

McNab Twp. records show that no break has yet occurred in the family of eleven children. Grandchildren living number 78 and 60 great grandchildren.

Lanark Era, 7 Nov 1900 - DIED:

" At White Lake, Saturday, November 3rd, Mr. Eustache Barber aged 90 years. His wife, the former Isabella Headrick survives as well as a large family. His widow was born Jan 23rd 1815 & she was married on her 18th birthday, 23rd Jan 1833 to Mr. Barber. On Jan 23rd 1834, their eldest daughter Mary (Mrs. John Deachman Sr. of Lanark) was born. The others are Mrs. Andrew Kirk of Forresters Falls, Mrs. John Turner of Ramsay, Mrs. James Turner, Grand Forks North Dakota, Mrs. Patrick McManus of Pakenham, Mrs. W. Haggerty of Waba, William of White Lake, Peter, Warren, Eustache, David and James, all of Michigan.

Eustache married Isabella Headrick on 23 Jan 1835 in Auld Kirk, Pakenham Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario. Isabella (daughter of James Robert Headrick and Sarah Sommerville) was born on 23 Jan 1817 in Rutherglen, Scotland; died on 01 Aug 1901 in White Lake, Mcnab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in White Lake, Mcnab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 14 Apr 1821, Quebec, Canada On The George Cannig

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Listed in 1881 Canadian Census, Ontario, Lanark North, Pakenham (112-K-2-20-81)

W. married J. Hobbs. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]