Brief Life History of Bildad
When Bildad Barber was born on 30 October 1765, in Hebron, Hartford, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America, his father, David J Barber, was 49 and his mother, Abigail Newcomb, was 38. He had at least 2 sons with Eleanor Cutting. He lived in Hebron, Tolland, Connecticut, United States in 1765. He died on 27 March 1835, in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States, at the age of 69, and was buried in Lyme, Grafton, New Hampshire, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Bildad? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (7)
- Bildad Barber, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"
- Bildad Barber, "Find A Grave Index"
- Bildad Barbur, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (8)
+3 More Children
World Events (8)
1776
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1776
New Hampshire is 9th state.
1785
Founded
Name Meaning
English: occupational name for a barber, from Middle English barb(o)ur ‘barber’ (Anglo-Norman French barber, Old French barbier, from Late Latin barbarius, a derivative of barba ‘beard’). In the Middle Ages barbers not only cut hair and shaved beards, but also practised surgery and pulled teeth.
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from German Barbier ‘barber’ (compare 1 above).
Catalan: occupational name for a barber, barber (see 1 above).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.