Albert Barber, 1843-1935

BARBER

Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 7/28/2006 at 09:58:31

ALBERT BARBER FUNERAL RITES TO BE SUNDAY

2-Year Illness Fatal to Pioneer

Albert H. Barber, 92, Emmet county's oldest pioneer resident, died at 10:07 p. m. yesterday [June 13, 1935] at his home on north Seventh street after an illness which has confined him to his home for the past two years.

He was 92 May 17.

Mr. Barber was born May 17, 1843 in Barberville, R. I. and moved to Wisconsin.

He came to Emmet county in 1862 and later moved to Estherville where he operated a furniture store, now owned by Mahlum and Anderson, for 30 years until he retired.

He is survived by his widow. A brother, C. S. Barber, died only a few weeks ago.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Sunday at the Baptist church with the Rev. Frank Yearnd in charge. Burial will be in the Oak Hill cemetery.

A short service at the home will precede the church service.

Contributed: Ruth Hackett. Source: Estherville Daily News, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, June 14, 1935.