Robinson S. BARR (b. 1838)

BARR, SLOCUM, HOLBROOK

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 5/30/2005 at 20:50:40

BARR, Robinson A., farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Eden; born in Mercer Co., Penn., in 1838 and went to Illinois with his father, Alva Barr, in 1840; in 1855 he came to this county and remained until 1860 when he returned and enlisted Aug. 9, 1862, in the 127th I.V.I., Co. A, and served three years; was in the battles of Dallas, Ga., Kenesaw Mountain, Fort McAlister, and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. In September, 1865, he Married Nancy F. Slocum, second daughter of Brinson W. Slocum, who settled on this estate in 1854, and is one of the early pioneers of the county. He married Annie W. Holbrook in 1839 and both were born in Saratoga Co. N. Y.; they have four children - Susan M., Nancy F., Lemuel W. and Mary J., and both live on the homestead; Mr. and Mrs. B. have one child - George S., born Jan. 13, 1875; have lost two - Hattie E. and Eddie R. Own a farm of 255 acres valued at $20 per acre.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Auburn Township
Page 749