Edward H Barrett Speaks of Lineage & Patriotism

St. Paul Daily Globe
Wednesday, August 16, 1893
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The Big Tents to Be Pitched at University and Dale

St. Paul will enjoy the big circus of the season today, It is not always possible
to tell the exact merit of a show before its arrival in the city, but in this
case the Globe is able to assure its read-is of till, excellence of the program
offered. The shows exhibited in Minneapolis Monday, and the same
performance exactly will be given here.
There is an excellent circus olio, with a number of specialties of the highest
merit. What characterizes, the performance more especially is its novelty.
It is a departure from the regulation performance under a tent.
The first hour is devoted chiefly to a spectacular production called "1776-
The American Revolution." in which the scenes and battles of the struggles
of the colonies for independence are displayed.
Manager J. T. McCaddon in looking for a unique novelty for his big
shows this season, ran upon the idea of a great lesson in patriotism for this
Columbian year. In putting on the series of tableaux his first effort was
to secure historical accuracy, and this lie has done to a remarkable degree.
A tribute to the historical faithfulness of these tableaux was given in Minneapolis.
E. H. Barrett, of the Asbestine company in that city, came to the shows at the afternoon performance, and asked if he might be permitted to go behind the curtain: "That man." he said, pointing to the central figure in the picture of the battle of Concord in one of the newspaper advertisements, "is my grandfather, and I would like to see the man who plays his part." Mr. Barrett was taken back by Press Agent Dean. He went into the dressing room, where the men were putting on the costumes and equipping them selves with the paraphernalia of war. "That is the uniform of a continental company." he said, pointing to a corner where John Manning, the hay-seed clown, was divesting himself of his granger dress and hiding his lilacs in a tall choker. "And that." replied Mr. Dean, "will be Capt. Barrett when the battle begins." Then Mr. Barrett went over and related to the actor the story of his paternal ancestor's bravery. They went out together and saw the bridge put into place and the redoubts placed. Then Mr. Barrett. pointed out on the panorama the location of the Barrett estates on both sides of the bridge, and related the story or Capt. Benjamin Barrett's bravery in leading out his neighbors to cut off the advance of Gen. Gage on Concord. In the midst of his story a shot was heard, and Stage Manager Siegrist rushed up with warning. “If you want to see the battle, go in front right a way. That was Paul Revere arousing Hancock, and the trouble will begin immediately."
Mr. Barrett's testimony after seeing the pageant was that it was a fine mimic presentation of historic scenes.
Alter the- battle scenes the annual circus acts and' the riding of the Cossacks
should be mentioned as greatest novelties. These Cossacks came from the Caucasian mountains, being brought out by permission of the Russian government, whose subjects they are. The show is under contract to land them at Tiflis on the Black sea at the close of the season. Their strong point is their daring and skill on horseback. The shows were in St. Cloud yesterday, and will arrive hereabout 7 o'clock this morning. The parade will be made at 10 o'clock, and it is promised that St. Paul will be given a longer and finer one than the shows generally make. The exhibitions will take place at Dale and University avenues at 2 o'clock this afternoon and at 8 o'clock tonight.

St. Paul Daily Globe
Tuesday, April 17, 1894
Page 3

Battles of Lexington and Concord

The following is the programme for the celebration of the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, to be held at Century hall, Thursday evening, the 19th inst.:
Music, "Night Breezes," Temple quartette.
Prayer, President Cyrus Northrop, of University of Minnesota.
Introductory, Hon. Albert Edgerton, president of the society and son of a
Revolutionary soldier.
Remarks by Edward H. Barrett, of Minneapolis, a descendant of Col. James Barrett, of Concord.
Music, "Yankee Doodle/ Temple quartette. JBM Lexington and Concord, historical, William U. Grant, historian of the society.
Music "Sally in Our Alley," Temple quartette.
Address, Rev. Marion D.Shutter.D.D.
Music, "America," in which the audience is requested to join Benediction.
The committee on arrangements Is as follows:
Nathaniel F. Warner, Alfred S. Tallmadge Henry S. Goff, Albee Smith,
Edwin S. Chittenden




St. Paul Daily Globe
Friday, April 20, 1894
Page 3

LEXINGTON AND CONCORD

Anniversary of These Famous Battles

The spirit of '76 was abroad last night and it permeated the patriotic utterances of those who participated in the proceedings at Century hall, the occasion being the celebration of the one hundred and nineteenth anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord.
The exercises were under the auspices of the Minnesota Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the excellent progamme was enjoyed by an enthusiastic audience.
Hon. Albert Edgerton. president of the society, and of St. Paul presided,
and after a selection by the Temple quartette and prayer by President
Northrop, of the university, he delivered an opening address, in which lie
alluded to the inspiring nature of the occasion and to the stirring events that preceded the opening of the revolution.
An address was then delivered by Edward H. Barrett, of this city, a descendant of Col. James Barrett, of Concord, and recited the historical events connected with the battle of Concord in a highly- interesting manner.
One of the most eloquent and entertaining papers of the evening was that
by William H. Grant, the historian of the society. He gave a graphic description of the great battles which opened the way for the revolution and sounded the keynote of American independence, and he paid
a glowing eulogy to the "minute men," who were not only ready to fight for
home rule, but who were ready, if necessary, to die for it.
After selections by the quartette, an address was delivered by Roy. M. D.
Shutter. D. D., who brought to his theme all of his well known eloquence,
his remarks showing profound research and historical accuracy.
Among those from St. Paul were Judge Willis and ex-Gov. Marshall.

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Year Book 1889-1895, Page 130

The Seattle Daily Times
Friday, September 5, 1902

HE SAW GENERAL LAYFAYETTE
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Man now in Seattle remembers the great patriot
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Was likewise an acquaintance of Daniel Webster and knew Abraham Lincoln very well
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Some weeks ago there was published in a certain New York paper an article concerning a gentleman living in New York state who claimed to be the only living American who had seen Layfayette, their French General, who assisted the United States in the revolution by serving in the army under the command of General George Washington. This article was copied by the Times and in the same connection there was published an article concerning another man who claimed to have seen Layfayette.

Picture of Edward H. Barrett with caption:
E. H. Barrett
Who saw General Layfaette at Concord, N. H. in 1824

It has since developed that there is now in Seattle a gentleman who saw Layfayette and remembers the incident quite vividly.
The gentleman is Mr. E. H. Barrett of Boise, Idaho, who is visiting his son Mr. F. Barrett of the Barrett Sign Company. Mr. Barrett, Sr., is 84 years of age and saw Gen. Layfayette at the time of this latter’s second visit to America in 1824.
Mr. Barrett but was at that time only six years of age, but incident was so impressed upon his memory by the manner in which the great French patriot was received by the American people that he recalls the event with much vividness.
“It was in 1824 that Layfayette returned to America,” said Mr. Barrett in speaking of the event, “and when he came to Concord, New Hampshire, there was a great ovation tendered him by the citizens of the place. My father was one of the marshals of the day, and I went with him to witness the demonstration.” “I was naturally much interested and impressed by the display, though but a very small boy. My ancestor’s had been Yankee defenders of the flag of the country from the earliest outbreak of the revolutionary war. My grandfather Barrett was in the first fight with the British, the battle of Concord bridge, and was killed there and buried on the Barrett farm, which lies near the bridge where the fight occurred. My grandfather on my mothers side, was a Johnson and was a soldier through the revolution; fought at Bunker Hill, was afterwards captured and taken to Quebec, escaped, returned, reenlisted, and was with Gen. Washington as a colonel at the surrender at Burgoyne.”
Mr. Barrett is a typical New England Yankee of the old school. He was a neighbor and intimate acquaintance of Daniel Webster in Massachusetts when Webster was in the prime of his glory.
Later, he emigrated to Springfield, Ill., where he was immediately aquatinted with Abraham Lincoln before the latter’s reputation as a skillful lawyer had extended beyond the boundaries of the state. At Springfield he owned a farm adjoining that of Bill Herndon, whose son was a law partner of Lincoln. Later Mr. Barrett was appointed deputy marshal of Minnesota and emigrated to that state. From there he came to Idaho a few years ago.
Though he is 84 years of age, Mr. Barrett is hale and hearty, and apparently stronger than the average man at 40. He talks of his acquaintances with numerous historical characters of America in a manner almost fascinating in the interest it arouses in the listener, recounting little incidences and happenings that occurred many years ago as though they had happened but yesterday.

MN Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Year Book 1889-1895, Pages 142, 143, 149, 196

"As told by Edward H. Barrett"

Barrett Sign Co; Barrett Bros; Geo A Barrett, Osteopath

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Title Cameron's Drugstore in Toby Building, Seattle, ca. 1925
Photographer Unknown

Date ca. 1925
Caption The Toby Building was built in 1903 by Simeon T. Toby to house the S.T. Toby Bank, which later became the Rainier Valley State Bank. The bank moved to a different location around 1924, at which time the Cameron Drug Store set up shop in the building.

Notes Signs on building read: Camerons Drug Store. Millinery. Columbia Station Post Office. Hotel Toby, Modern Rooms, Entrance 3803 Edmunds St., around the corner. Dr. Geo. A. Barrett, Osteopath. Undertaker. For rent.

Handwritten on image: Toby Blk. 1905.

See transcribed article in "Additional Information" below for more information.

Subjects Drugstores-Washington (State)--Seattle

Places United States-Washington (State)--Seattle
Columbia City (Seattle, Wash.)

Digital Collection Rainier Valley Historical Society Photograph Collection

Accession Number 93.001.006

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Repository Rainier Valley Historical Society, Seattle
Repository Collection Hall-Summers Collection


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The St. Paul Globe
Wednesday, June 12, 1901
Page 1
METAL TRADES WILL FIGHT
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UNIONS OP WORKINGMEN TO BE OPPOSED BY UNION OF
EMPLOYEES
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MEETING HELD IN NEW YORK
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Firms Joining the Association Pledgre Themselves to Stand by
Each Other In Industrial Disputes.
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NEW YORK, June 11.—About 300 representatives of the metal trades held a
conference here today at tine call of the National Metal Trades association. The session was held behind closed doors. President Reynolds gave out a lengthy statement of the position of the association as to the machinists' strike, which was prepared by the administration council. The statement reviews the Chicago agreement as to arbitration made in March, 1900, and accuses the machinists of violating it. It also charges that the machinists willfully misconduct and misrepresented the agreement of May, 1900.
A great number of new firms were accepted as members of the association.
In order to have the firms they represented admitted to the association, the
delegates had to sign an application, in which they subscribed to the following conditions:
1. In consideration of fair dealing being a cardinal principle of the association, we pledge ourselves to protect any of our fellow members who may require our support against any unjust demands of labor rganizations and to endeavor to settle all disputes amicably.
2. We bind ourselves to obey the constitution and by-laws and all proper rules made in conformity with the same; provided they do not conflict with the constitution of the United States or the state In which we do business.
LIST OF NEW MEMBERS.
Among the new firms which made application for membership during the
session today are:
The Moore Carving Machine company, Valentine Bros., Gustavug Lagerquist, Strong & Northway, Kennard Press company, J. R. Kreissell, Minneapolis Brass and Iron Works, Union Iron Works, all of Minneapolis; Thieme & Co., St. Paul; Washington Iron Works, Seattle; Whit Lock Printing Press company, Derby, Conn.; N. Garland & Co., Bay City, Mich.; National Cash Register company, and the Dayton Manufacturing company, Dayton Ohio; F. M. Prescott St«am PuiSW tCmpany, Mllwaukee.Wls.; Springfield Manufacturing company, Bridgeport Conn.; Norwalk Iron Works, Norwalk,Conn.; Newburg Ice Machinery and Engine company, Newburgh, N. V.; Rand Drill company, Tarrytown, N. V.; Deere & Co, and Banard & Lee Manufacturing company, Moline, 111.; Sebastian Lathe company, Cincinnati; Watson Machine Company, Patersori, N. J.; Jackson & Church company, Saginaw, Mich • Scranton Steam Pump company' McLave, Brooks & Co., and Finch Manufacturing company, Scranton, Pa.; Brown Cotton Gin company, New London, Conn. The new by-lawß and constitution of the association will be passed upon tomorrow.
After the night session Secretary Devens gave a statement in which he says:
"At no time in the history of the National Metal Trades association has the
representation by delegates covered such an extensive territory as in the meeting held today.
"The most Important matter brought up at the convention was the adoption of a measure for the immediate raising of a
fund so that the present treasury fund of the association might be ncreased to $500,0000.
"At the meeting today thirty-three manufacturing establishments, employing upwards of 7,500 men, signed application for membership and were immediately enrolled and are now active member 3 of the National Metal Trades association."


Minneapolis Journal
Wednesday, June 12, 1901
Page 16
New York—Among tht new members of the National Metal Trades Association
are the Moore Carving Machine company, Valentino Brothers,
Gustavus Lagerquist, Strong & Northway. Kennard Press company,
J. R.Kreissell, Minneapolis Brass and Iron Works,
Union Iron Works, all of Minneapolis and Thieme & Co., St. Paul.


Minneapolis Journal
Wednesday, April 26, 1905
Page 6
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BURGLARS GET BUSY
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Two Robberies Were Reported to the Police today.
Two burglaries were reported to the police as having been committed last
night Herman Johnson. 1016 Sixth street S. says burglars entered
his place last night while he was asleep and stole his gold watch and $12 in cash. The articles were taken from his sleeping room. Two large bronze propeller wheels were stolen from the warehouse of the Minneapolis Brass & Iron Works, 116 First avenue N. The rear door was broken open.


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St. Paul Daily Globe
Friday, November 7, 1890
Page 3
Henry Prlnz, living at 2724 Bryant avenue,
an employee of the Asbestine Stone company
was badly injured about 8 o'clock yesterday,
morning at the foot of Forth avenue south
and First street. He was engaged in hauling
sand and his team becoming frightened
threw him off the wagon, one wheel passing
over him and breaking several ribs so that
they penetrated the lungs.


The St. Paul Globe
Friday, August 1, 1890
Page 3
DISTRICT COURT BRIEFS
Alfred E. Brooks sues Sarah C. Whitman,
Edward H. Barrett et al to recover $2,343 on a promissory note.


St. Paul Daily Globe
Friday, April 11, 1890
Page 3
If Any Are Found
Ald. Sterling was under consideration yesterday. Just what Sterling has done
is not clearly known, but it is believed to be in connection with paving matters,
as several paving contractors were witnessed during the day. It is believed
that the putting down of patent curbing and gutters in front of some of the
alderman's property is what has caused the weathercock of grand jury suspicion
to be pointed at the Eighth ward representative. There was, too, it is understood, an attempt made to connect the name of Aid. Reeves with certain off -color paving matters In North Minneapolis, while one witness was in the jury room, but that particular witness knew nothing about any crooked work. How far the investigation of Reeves has gone with other witnesses is not known, or even guessed at. C. G. Goodrich, manager of the street railway system, again appeared at the court house yesterday morning, but whether he was called to testify is not known. Mr. Goodrich was there Wednesday afternoon, too, but he did not then cross the threshold leading to the inquisition chamber. He did. How ever, call a Twelfth ward alderman to one side and. under cover of an angle of wall, whisper in his ear some very confidential communication, which appeared very like instruction.
The first witness yesterday morning was C. A. Alther, the clerk in Huhn's drugstore. It took but little time to find out that he knew nothing, so he was excused, and E. H. Barrett, of the Asbestine Stone company, was called. He was wanted in reference to the statement that several aldermen have had free pavements laid in front of their houses In onsideration of voting the right way in the council. He remarked, as he left the court house, that the grand jury had evidently got hold of the wrong member of his firm. No more witnesses could be found about the court house just then, and the grand jury adjourned until 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
At 2 o'clock C. A. Nimocks went before the grand jury, and lie stayed there until after 3 o'clock. A. G. Parkhurst, proprietor of a patent curbing and gut ter establishment, then took a turn with the jury, and when he reappeared F. E. Barrett, of the Asbestine Stone company, took his place. Barrett was not gone long, and his place was filled by A. B. Merriam, also of the Asbestine Stone company. L. P. Crevier and F. C. Penny, both real estate men, were the next and the last witnesses for the day. The rest of the time until adjournment was occupied by the jury in talking over what they had found out,and the possibility of securing an adjournment before to-night.
The street railway business has not been looked into quite as fully as the grand jury seems to have intended doing. Anderson and Douglass are not in the city; in fact they left as soon as it became whispered about, a few days ago, that the awarding of street railway privileges and franchises would be taken. Ald. Ingenhutt appeared at the court house yesterday afternoon, but he has not yet been called as a witness before the jury.
The paving business has contributed a large share of the witnesses before the grand jury, and it is on this subject that several aldermen will be caught, if caught at all. Several ldermen have had elegant new walks put down in front of their houses which are believed to have cost but little in dollars and cents. It is alleged that, in consideration of their voting the right way on bids in the council, the aldermen have had their property beautified without the expenditure of a cent. Aid. Reeves is chairman of the paying committee in the city council, and is also supposed to be interested in the Parkhurst Curbing and Gutter company. It is in this connection that Reeves comes to the notice of the grand jury.


The St. Paul Globe
Sunday, September 29, 1889
Page 1
PAVING DIFFICULTIES
Judge Smith Restrains the City
From Putting Asphalt on Park Avenue.
Edward H. Barrett and the other members of the firm of the Minneapolis
Sidewalk and Pavement company have begun an action against August G. Parkhurst, the Parkhurst Paving company and the German-American - bank and the city of Minneapolis. "The action is brought to have a contract relating to the paving of Portland avenue between the city and the parties in the action amended. Judge Hooker has approved a bond temporarily enjoining the German-American bank and the city from paying the money
on the contract to the Parkhurst Paving company.
The difficulty arose something in this wise. Parkhurst was engaged in the
employ of the company, and secured and made contracts. The plaintiffs
claim that he secured this contract for their company, and afterwards formed the Parkburst Paving company and did the work independent of them. Judge Smith yesterday made permanent the temporary injunction granted some days ago restraining the city officials from carrying the resolutions of the council ordering the paving of Park avenue with asphalt. The applicants for the injunction claimed that the resolutions did not pass the council by the necessary two-thirds vote. Judge Smith held that any violation of the provisions of the city council in this respect would
be bad policy. As the council annulled the order for the paving Friday night,
the order was hardly necessary.
Moline, Milburn & Stoddard Company has sued George S. Mayhew for $854.83 claimed on notes, etc.


St. Paul Daily Globe
Wednesday, August 24, 1887
Page 2
Suit was begun by the Asbestine Stone
company against R. E. Patterson and the
Northern Pacific Railroad company for $1,782.60
on a contract tor the cement flooring
for the Northern Pacific paint shop, at Como.


The St. Paul Globe
Wednesday, August 25, 1886
Page 5
Minnesot, Patents
Special to the Globe
Washington, Aug. 24.— The following
patents were issued to-day to citizens of
Minnesota: Edward H. Barrett. Minneapolis,
tile pavement; Philander B. Cook.
Hastings, whiffletree hook; Albert M. Butz,
Minneapolis, therm o-electric damper regulator
and alarm; Andrew Jacobson Foster,
device for releasing animals; Peter L. Simpson,
Minneapolis, brick machine; Henry J.
Small and J. McNaughton, Brainerd, liquid
pressure generator.


The St. Paul Globe
Tuesday, July 14, 1885
Page 2
COURT NOTES
Daniel G. Peck and Augustus S. Sampson
began a suit yesterday in the United States
court against Edward H. Barrett, F. E. Barrett
and Daniel Elliott, doing business as the
Asbestos Stone company, alleging an
infringement upon a patent flag stone.
The parties are Minneapolitans.
A perpetual injunction is prayed for.


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Children of Edward Harris Barrett & Charlotte Eastman Ladd

1) Frank Edward Barrett
B: 7/27/1848 Franklin, Merrimack, NH
D: 6/13/1900 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN (Lakewood Cemetery)

* Frank and his father, Edward Harris Barrett, had 2 businesses in the Minneapolis area. In 1874 they, along with another partner Daniel Elliott, formed the Asbestine Stone Company. In 1891 Frank and his father founded the Minneapolis Brass & Iron Manufacturing Company. In the late 1890’s Frank retired from business due to poor health. Frank and Libbie were members of the Pilgrim Congregational Church on 14th & Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis. Libbie had been a school teacher in Mantorville, MN where she and Frank were married and lived for a short time after their marriage.


M: 2/7/1871 Mantorville, Dodge, MN
Martha Elizabeth “Libbie” Mason
(Parents: Harley Carpenter Mason & Clarissa Hazen Wintermute/Windemuth)
B: 8/5/5849 Lapree, Lapree, MI
D: 10/27/1912 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN (Lakewood Cemetery)
Children of Frank & Libbie:
1) Roy Frank Barrett (Grace L Turnbull)
B: 9/18/1876 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
D: 12/12/1950 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
2) Raymond Mason Barrett (Olga A “Ollie L” Larson/Larsen)
B: 11/14/1884 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
D: 2/3/1959 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN




2) Walter Scott Barrett (aka: John Walter)
B: 8/24/1849 Plymouth, Grafton, NH
D: 1/17/1906 Wabasha, Hennepin, MN (Lakewood Cemetery)

* Both Walter and Eva graduated from the University of Minnesota. Walter was a teacher for a short time after graduating. He also worked at a soap factory, as a nurseryman and a travel agent. He was a draftsman for Nutter & Plumer and then for the County Auditor. He finally became a draftsman for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, whom he was working for when he accidently died after falling from a RR bridge. His wife had been visiting in Detroit, MI when she passed away in December, 1938. Her grave was moved to Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis on July 5, 1939.

M: 8/3/1881 Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota
Evalyn/Evelyn Mary “Eva” Champlain
(Parents: William Rock Champlain & Leonora Briggs)
B: 8/9/1856 MN
D: 12/31/1938 Detroit, Wayne, MI (Lakewood Cemetery)
Children of Walter & Eva:
1) Floy Madge Barrett
B: 11/5/1882 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
D: 1/3/1884 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN MN (grave marker says 1883)
2) Clare/Claire Marie Barrett (Harry E Berry)
B: 9/14/1892 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
D: 9/2/1972 Rice Lake, Barron, WI



3) Herbert Ezra Barrett
B: 1/31/1852 Springfield, Sangamon, IL
D: 1/28/1933 Aurora, Kane, IL (Wheaton Presbyterian Cemetery)

* Herbert was listed as a “Teamster” for several years while living in Minneapolis, working for Hennepin Steam Laundry for one. He also worked as a collector for FM Barnard & Smith, as well as a collector and foreman for the Minneapolis Tribune. Around 1912 he and his family moved to Illinois where he was a foreman at the Stephens-Adamson Manufacturing Company, in the tool room, retiring in 1930.


**1st-M: 2/2/1876 & Divorced: Between 1885-1895
Melrose Abby Shafner/Schafner/Schaffner
(Parents: E.M. & Angeline Shafner)
B: about 2/1857 WI
D: 1/6/1936 Spokane, Spokane, WA
(Melrose 2nd-M: William A. Mann, MD)
Children of Herbert & Melrose:
1) Grant Millard Barrett (Olive E Hall)
B: 2/25/1883 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
D: 7/12/1937 WA


**2nd-M: 7/2/1895 Kane, IL
Mary Armour (1st marriage 1888 to Allison Woodruff)
(Parents: Andrew Armour III & Mary Gilmour)
B: 10/8/1870 Oswego, Kendall, IL
D: 1/5/1951 Detroit, Wayne, MI (Wheaton Presbyterian Cemetery)
Children of Herbert & Mary:
2) Leroy Armour (Woodruff) Barrett – Herbert Adopted (Alma R E Schingoethe)
B: 7/28/1890 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
D: 1/30/1977 Aurora, Kane, IL
3) Orrin Andrew Barrett (Otilia H “Tilly” Willrett)
B: 9/3/1899 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
D: 5/8/1987 Tampa, Hillsborough, FL



4) Carrie Marie Barrett
B: 1/17/1855 Utica, Winona, MN
D: 7/25/1925 Seattle, King, WA (Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery)


* Carrie attended the University of Minnesota. Her husband Richard was working for the Minneapolis Tribune when he passed away. Carried moved to Seattle, Washington around 1911 where she lived with her brother George and his wife. She was an Eastern Star, and enjoyed painting. There exists a beautiful Wedding Plate painted by Carrie that one of her great-nephews has.

M: 10/19/1898 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
Richard B. Campbell
(Parents: Unknown)
B: about 1/1840 Canada
D: 7/16/1905 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN (Lakewood Cemetery)
Children of Carrie & Richard:
None



5) William Johnson Barrett
B: 9/4/1858 or 9/14/1859 Utica, Winona, MN (Obituary: 11/12/1858 Wasioja, Dodge, MN)
D: 12/2/1954 Billings, Yellowstone, MT (Mountview Cemetery)


* William attended the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1886 according to his obituary. Also in 1886/7, he and his brother Rollo tried to establish a business in Minneapolis called the Barrett Bros., confectionery. The venture was unsuccessful. After this he began working for the Minneapolis Tribune and eventually became the superintendent of circulation. Around 1909-1910 he moved to Washington and then shortly onto Montana. He then began working for the Billings Gazette newspaper. He was well known in Seattle, WA, spending much time there, which makes sense as 3 of his siblings lived there. He and his wife owned, and lived, in their home in Billings, MT until their deaths. One of their sons then lived in this home, with his family, through the mid 1960’s. (Just speculating it could be the same home; one of their grandchildren lived at 2416 Locust in 2006.) William was a Mason and his wife an Eastern Star.


M: 3/3/1887 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
Margaret “Maggie” I. Horan/Horgan/Horn
(Parents: Unknown)
B: about 7/1868 IA
D: 8/2/1947 Billings, Yellowstone, MT (Mountainview Cemetery)
Children of William & Maggie:
1) Russell Edward Barrett (Laura E Sleeper)
B: 7/25/1890 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
D: 4/4/1966 MT
2) Howard Stanley Barrett (Myrtle E Thompson”, Luvella L Vangsness)
B: 9/5/1894 Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN
D: 4/22/1946 Billings, Yellowstone, MT


6) George Hamilton Barrett
B: 8/18/1861 Utica, Winona, MN
D: 3/5/1862 Utica, Winona, MN

* George was a 6 ½ month old baby when he died. To date it’s been unsuccessful locating an actual grave.



7) Rollo Fayette Barrett
B: 3/3/1864 Utica, Winona, MN
D: 12/13/1938 Seattle, King, WA (Lakeview Cemetery)


*Here the “infamous” question of his nephew comes to mind: “I wonder what ever happened to Uncle Rollo?”
Rollo was listed as a student in 1883, although where is unknown. The following years he’s listed as an artist and painter, working in Minneapolis as a sign painter for George W. Bayless in 1885. As mentioned under his brother William; in 1886/7, he and his brother William tried to establish a business in Minneapolis called the Barrett Bros., confectionery. The venture was unsuccessful. In 1889-90 he’s moved to Seattle, WA and is working as a painter for Cochran & Wallace. He started his own business (around 1891 with J.O. Rockwell) called Barrett & Rockwell, as sign painters. It eventually became Barrett Sign Company, and it was very successful, with Rollo being well known in Seattle. His son took over the business after Rollo’s death, but circumstances had the business eventually going under. Rollo enjoyed painting, and there’s an existing painting done by Rollo, which is in the position of one of his great-grandchildren.


M: 12/21/1889 WA
Mary Jane Smock
(Parents: Abraham Smock & Julia Stevens)
B: 4/24/1867 Rutledge, DeWitte, IL
D: 1/29/1941 Seattle, King, WA (Lakeview Cemetery)
Children of Rollo & Mary:
1) Lawrence Townley Barrett
B: 4/2/1891 Seattle, King, WA
D: 9/13/1919 Seattle, King, WA
2) Paul Edward Barrett (Marguerite Espey, Zelda Butt, Josephine Hayes)
B: 3/9/1894 Seattle, King, WA
D: 4/8/1973 Seattle, King, WA
3) Carrie LuLu Barrett (William G McKinney, Sr)
B: 4/26/1899 Seattle, King, WA
D: 10/21/1988 Renton, King, WA
4) Doris M. Barrett
B: about 1909
D: 8/28/1913 Seattle, King, WA



8) George Ames P. Barrett
B: 2/23/1869 Wasioja, Dodge, MN or Utica, Winona, MN
D: 8/3/1942 Seattle, King, WA (Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery)


* George attended the University of Minnesota, as well as also then attending the Northern Institute of Osteopathy in Minneapolis, from 1899 to his graduation in 1901. He practiced medicine from about 1903 through 1908 in Minneapolis. In 1903 he was listed in practice at an office on Nicollet Avenue, then in 1904-1905 listed as working as a physician at the Glenwood-Ingelwood Company. He then moved to Seattle, WA, and applied for his physician’s license on June 19, 1909. He practiced the Osteopathic Medicine in Seattle for the remainder of his career. His wife had been a public school teacher, and was a member of the Seattle’s Retired Teachers Association.


M: 6/20/1918 assumed in Seattle, King, WA
Laura Barbee
(Parents: Emmett E. Barbee & Frances B. Waggonor)
B: 3/28/1872 Plattsburg, Clinton, MO
D: 10/5/1947 Seattle, King, WA (Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery)
Children of George & Laura:
None