James Barber

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1871 census, Carlow Twp. shows him of French Presbyterian descent - Jim Richards.

We have no record for this family but in Nov 1990, a gr-grandson, Mr. Gary Holmes of Grand Blanc, Michigan phoned, followed by a letter, which was passed to a Barber relative. This past winter I wrote Mr. Holmes at the address on the letter but had no reply. He did state that the Death Certificate was filed in Alcona Co., Michigan, no other info - Jim Richards

Jim was very strict with his family. He would tell his family that they would do whatever they were told. Would hold his son Jim & not let him talk - Forest Lee Barber (grandson)

A Mr. Koon was stealing Jim's moonshine. Jim would see him sneaking down and take a drink on a continuing basis. Jim filled the bottle with kerosene instead of moonshine. When Mr. Koon sneaked down & took a big drink, he threw the bottle down & never stole any of Jim's moonshine again - Anabell Barber Richards

All the family was down to help Jim & Cora put in a new foundation for the house. Instead of digging, the men were down in in the cellar drinking & were getting quite drunk. Myoma, Forest Barber's wife, told some of the kids to go down and get one of the bottles. She pissed in the bottle and sent it back down with the kids. Orval Richards, the husband of Annabell Barber, grabbed that particular bottle, took a drink, spit it out and commented that "it tasted like warm piss" - James Robert Peake

Listed in 1880 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Alcona Twp (ED#1, Page 26)

Listed in 1900 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Haynes Twp (ED#7, Sheet 6A)

Listed in 1910 Michigan Census, Alcona County, Haynes Twp (ED#7, Sheet 2A)

Lived in Michigan at time of father's death (3 Nov 1900) - Joe Chester

James married Mary Ann Neil on 29 Oct 1860 in Auld Kirk, Pakenham Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario. Mary (daughter of Nicholas Duncan Neil and Anne Campbell) was born on 08 Nov 1842 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 May 1932 in Harrisville, Haynes Twp, Alcona County, Michigan; was buried in Springport Cemetery, Harrisville, Alcona County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Marraige date also listed as 29 Nov 1869 in some source documents

1. Nicholas Barber was born on 13 Feb 1868 in McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 07 Sep 1927 in Sidnaw, Houghton County, Michigan; was buried on 10 Sep 1927 in Springport Cemetery, Harrisville, Alcona County, Michigan.
2. Peter Barber was born on 22 Apr 1870 in McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 May 1894 in Haynes Township, Alcona County, Michigan.
3. Eustache Barber was born on 04 Sep 1862 in McNab, Renfrew, Lanark, Canada; died on 11 Oct 1931.
4. Annie Catherine Barber was born on 01 May 1864 in White Lake, Mcnab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Nov 1957 in Harrisville, Haynes Twp, Alcona County, Michigan; was buried in Springport Cemetery, Harrisville, Alcona County, Michigan.
5. Isabelle Barber was born on 23 May 1866 in Carlow Twp, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada; died on 12 Apr 1935 in Newberry, Luce County, Michigan; was buried in Springport Cemetery, Harrisville, Alcona County, Michigan.
6. John W Barber was born on 02 Jun 1877 in McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 03 Oct 1934 in Michigan; was buried in Springport Cemetery, Harrisville, Alcona County, Michigan.
7. Albert Barber was born in in McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died in Jun 1879.
8. James Archie Barber was born on 20 Sep 1872 in White Lake, Mcnab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Apr 1953 in Newberry, Luce County, Michigan; was buried in Apr 1953 in Dollarville, Luce County, Michigan.
9. Catherine Barber was born on 30 Mar 1874 in McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Dec 1876.
10. D Barber was born in in McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died in Apr 1875.

Notes:

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)

Notes:

Pierre Barbary, born in France, and living in the town of St. Eustache was first married to Marie Madeline Lanthier. There were several children, some died young, not copied here. Mrs. Barbary died in late 1802 or early 1803 and her widower married 8 August, 1803, Marie Morin. born in France, of a family living at nearby St. Benoit. There are records of five children of this second marriage, Eustache the second youngest , was born 12th November, 1811. His father, Pierre Barbary died between 1823 and 1826. Mrs. Barbary, in 1824..

Pierre married Marie Morin on 08 Aug 1803 in Ste Benoit Deux, Montanges, Quebec, Canada. Marie (daughter of C. Morin and A. Monet) was born in 1783 in Canada; died in 1824 in Ste Eustache, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Emmigrated to Canada in 1821 aboard the George Canning with wife and six children. Family was among the early Scottish settlers in the Bathhurst area.

James married Sarah Sommerville. Sarah was born in 1791 in Glasgow, Rutherglen, Scotland; died in 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Emmigrated to Canada in 1821 aboard the George Canning with husband and six children.

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Dictionnaire Genealogique des Familles du Quebec says he was born and babtised on 5 Feb 1720.
Alt. Birth: 4 Feb 1720 Joachim Pte Claire, Quebec, Canada

Marie married Marie-Therese Parent (Paren). Marie-Therese (daughter of Etienne-Joseph Parent) was born in 1724 in Pointe-Claire, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; died on 08 Feb 1764 in Ste Rose, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Marie Therese Parent (Paren)

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Alt. Birth: 1724 Quebec, Canada

C. married A. Monet. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]