George Barber
1852–
New York, United States
The Life of George
When George Barber was born in 1852, in New York, United States, his father, William H. Barber, was 30 and his mother, Louisa Alvina Taylor, was 19. He lived in Oswegatchie, St. Lawrence, New York, United States for about 20 years.
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Family Time Line
William H. Barber
1822–1896
Louisa Alvina Taylor
1833–1910
George Barber
1852–
John W Barber
1863–1897
Emma Barber
1854–1938
Alfred Barber
1857–1892
Mary Ann Barber
1859–
Cassius Floyd Barber
1866–
Jenette or Nettie Barber
1866–
Hattie Barber
1872–
Charles A. Barber
1874–
Parents & Siblings
1822–1896Male
1833–1910Female
siblings
(9)
1852–Male
1854–1938Female
1857–1892Male
1859–Female
1863–1897Male
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World Events (8)
1863
Age 11
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
Age 11
The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.
1886
Age 34
Statue of Liberty is dedicated.
Name Meaning
1 English: occupational name for a 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.2 Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from German Barbier ‘barber’.3 Catalan: occupational name for a barber, barber (see 1).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (3)
Geo W Barber in household of William Barber, "United States Census, 1860"
George Barber in household of William Barber, "United States Census, 1870"
George Barber in household of William Barber, "United States Census, 1880"
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