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51	<ul><li>Minnesota Historical Society. <i>Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905</i>. St. Paul, MN, USA: Minnesota Historical Society, 1977. Microfilm. Reels 1-47 and 107-164.</li><li>Minnesota. <i>Minnesota Territorial Census Schedules, 1849-1855</i>. St. Paul, MN, USA: Minnesota Historical Society, 2000. Microfilm.</li><li>Minnesota. Minnesota 1857 Territorial Census. Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN, USA.</li></ul>	Source (S852305493)
52	<ul><li>Minnesota Historical Society. <i>Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905</i>. St. Paul, MN, USA: Minnesota Historical Society, 1977. Microfilm. Reels 1-47 and 107-164.</li><li>Minnesota. <i>Minnesota Territorial Census Schedules, 1849-1855</i>. St. Paul, MN, USA: Minnesota Historical Society, 2000. Microfilm.</li><li>Minnesota. Minnesota 1857 Territorial Census. Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN, USA.</li></ul>	Source (S852305583)
53	<ul><li>Nevada State Health Division, Office of Vital Records. <i>Nevada Marriage Index, 1966-2005</i>. Carson City, Nevada: Nevada State Health Division, Office of Vital Records.</li><li>Clark County, Nevada Marriage Bureau. <i>Clark County, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-1966.</i> Las Vegas, Nevada: Clark County, Nevada Marriage Bureau.</li></ul>	Source (S855811220)
54	<ul><li>Ohio. Division of Vital Statistics. <i>Death Certificates and Index, December 20, 1908-December 31, 1953.</i> State Archives Series 3094. Ohio Historical Society, Ohio.</li><li>Ohio Department of Health. <i>Index to Annual Deaths, 1958-2002.</i> Ohio Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Columbus, OH, USA.</li></ul>	Source (S852305571)
55	<ul><li>Wisconsin. <i>Wisconsin State Census, 1855</i> Microfilm, 3 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li><li>Wisconsin. <i>Wisconsin State Census, 1875</i> Microfilm, 5 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li><li>Wisconsin. <i>Wisconsin State Census, 1885</i> Microfilm, 10 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li><li>Wisconsin. <i>Wisconsin State Census, 1895</i> Microfilm, 10 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li><li>Wisconsin. <i>Wisconsin State Census, 1905</i>. Microfilm, 44 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li></ul>	Source (S821652381)
56	<ul><li>Wisconsin. <i>Wisconsin State Census, 1855</i> Microfilm, 3 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li><li>Wisconsin. <i>Wisconsin State Census, 1875</i> Microfilm, 5 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li><li>Wisconsin. <i>Wisconsin State Census, 1885</i> Microfilm, 10 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li><li>Wisconsin. <i>Wisconsin State Census, 1895</i> Microfilm, 10 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li><li>Wisconsin. <i>Wisconsin State Census, 1905</i>. Microfilm, 44 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li></ul>	Source (S822121409)
57	12 Dumbleton Road, East Bristol, UK	Barlow, Thomas Henry Crosby (I_1601620738)
58	1901 Census indicates he is a schoolmaster "civil service of hong kong". Two children appear to have been born in Hong Kong. 1901 Census indicates they were living in Essex, East Hampton.	Barlow, Wilfred Crosby (I_1601620694)
59	1st/34th Foot	Dennison, George (I_1601620448)
60	53219	Starz, Frank Peter (I_1601620740)
61	Aboard the St. Jan Baptist	DuBois, Louis (I_1601620510)
62	According to documentation on page 2 of the Barlow Ancestry retrieved from the Barnesville Public Library, Margaret remained in England.	Barlow, Margaret (I_1601620423)
63	According to documentation on page 2 of the Barlow Ancestry retrieved from the Barnesville Public Library, Margaret remained in England.	Barlow, Margaret (I6987438643)
64	Age at Death: 103	Nelson, Mildred (I7015491950)
65	Age at Death: 54	Starz, Johann (I_1601620714)
66	Age at Death: 54	Starz, Johann (I_1601620714)
67	Age in 1910: 47; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife	Christianson, Anna Johanna (I7015492982)
68	Age in 1910: 48; Age in 1910: 49; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head	Nelson, Andrew Johan (I7015492979)
69	Age in 1910: 5; Relation to Head of House: Daughter	Nelson, Mildred (I7015491950)
70	Age in 1911: 6; Relation to Head: Adopted Son	Barlow, Kenneth Hughes (I_1601620211)
71	Age: 11; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter	Samson, Phyliss Grace (I_1601620739)
72	Age: 11; Relation to Head of House: Son	Barlow, George Henry (I_1601620682)
73	Age: 14; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter	Nelson, Mildred (I7015491950)
74	Age: 14; Relation to Head of House: Son, Relationship: Son	Barlow, William Crosby (I_1601620736)
75	Age: 21; Relation: Head	Hamp, William (I_1601620435)
76	Age: 2; Relation to Head of House: Son	Barlow, Thomas J (I6989592676)
77	Age: 41	Treat, Mary (I6149439652)
78	Age: 41	Mayo, Samuel (I7019563450)
79	Age: 41; Relation to Head of House: Wife	Dennison, Margaret (I_1601620733)
80	Age: 49	Roberts, Sarah (I7019198513)
81	Age: 50	Barlow, James (I6987438166)
82	Age: 54	Nickerson, Henerietta (I_1601620555)
83	Age: 57; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife	Christianson, Anna Johanna (I7015492982)
84	Age: 59	Barlow, Kenneth Hughes (I_1601620211)
85	Age: 59; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head	Nelson, Andrew Johan (I7015492979)
86	Age: 64	Nickerson, Henerietta (I_1601620555)
87	Age: 68	Barlow, James (I_1601620730)
88	Age: 68	Barlow, James (I_1601620730)
89	Age: 74; Relation to Head of House: Boarder	Crosby, Ann (I_1601620731)
90	Age: 77	Calhoun, James (I_1601620558)
91	Age: 77	Tapp, Jane (I7019212974)
92	Age: 80	Crosby, Ann (I_1601620731)
93	Age: 83	Lumpkin, Thomasine (I7019563453)
94	Age: 84	Calhoun, James (I_1601620558)
95	AKA - Lady Newton	Toalby, Elizabeth (I_1601620427)
96	AKA - Lady Newton	Bulmer, Margaret (I_1601620426)
97	Alice F. Barlow Twenty-four hours following the news of the death of Mrs. Emma Crew in Columbus relatives were apprised of the dearth of the death of her youngest sister, Miss Alice F. Barlow who passed away at her home in Columbus following several years of declining health due to complications. Miss Barlow was very low and her death was not unexpected, but the shock of two deaths in a family in such a short time, was keen and hard to endure. Miss Barlow was the youngest daughter of Amos and Martha Hunt Barlow and was born in Barnesville where she lived until about twenty years ago when the family moved to the Capital city. She had always been active and worked in the public until stricken with ill health and was a worthy member of the King Avenue Methodist church. She leaves to mourn her loss, three sisters, Miss Martha Barlow, Mrs. Inez Wise, Mrs. Florence Conard, all in the home, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service was conducted in Egan-Ryan chapel Wednesday evening by her pastor Rev. Walter M. Briggs at 8 o'clock. The remains were brought to Barnesville this Thursday morning for interment in Barlow family plat in Greenmount.	Barlow, Alice F (I_1601620335)
98	Amos Barlow was born in Baltimore in 1832, also during Andrew Jackson's Administration, and moved with his family in 1837 to Barnesville, Ohio. It can be assumed that Amos grew up on the family farm in just south of Barnesville. When he was 24, he married Martha Hunt April 27, 1856. Martha was born in Baltimore on Dec. 26, 1834. Martha's father, John N. Hunt moved the family from Baltimore in 1837. Amos and Martha had ten children, 7 lived. They had two sons, James N and William Henry and five daughters, Emily, Martha, Inez, Florence and Alice. In 1860, the cultivation of strawberries in the Barnesville area began on a large scale. Several large farms were developed and among others, the Barlows were among them. The industry of manufacturing berry boxes, crates and baskets developed when the production of berries demanded them for shipping. On July 12, 1863, at the age of 33, Amos enlisted in the Union Army and was a Private in Captain James Deen's Dept. Corp, Department Ohio Volunteer Infantry of the Monongahela, organized at Barnesville, Somerton & Hendrysburg Ohio July 12-27 1863, Amos was mustered out November 1, 1864. In 1878, Amos Barlow established a plant for making berry boxes. The material for these boxes and crates was native logs cut into fifteen or eighteen inch lengths, which were soaked in hot water until the wood was soft and pliant. They were then fastened securely in a large lathe which turned the block against a strong, sharp blade that shaved off layers which were called veneer boards. The thin boards were dried and pressed and finally, with the aid of machines, thousands of boxes, crates and baskets were completed. Later, this plant passed through the hands of James W. Wise, son-in-law, William H. Barlow, son and subsequently others. In 1920, the berry production was not enough to continue shipping and the plant closed that year. (Most of the information in this paragraph was found in the book about Barnesville History). Martha died on Tuesday, September 2, 1890 and Amos died in 1908. ( no specific date yet but believe to have been in October). The family plot is in the Northern Cemetery, formally Green Mount. The specific location is Lot 411, plot #144 and is located near the top of the hill just to the right of the large cedar tree.	Barlow, Amos (I_1601620413)
99	Andrew Johnson was President (1865-1869) when William Henry Barlow was born in Barnesville, Ohio in 1866. William grew up on the farm on the south side of Barnesville. He married Bertha Moore of Cadiz, Ohio on Thursday, December 23, 1897. Bertha was born in or near Cadiz in 1874. Prior to the marriage, William had an elegant Victorian home built for his new bride at 538 South Chestnut Street in Barnesville. Since they were married just two days before Christmas, it is assumed that they moved into the house shortly thereafter. The home, after 101 years, remains in excellent condition and was visited in June of 1998 by his grandson, Gene Barlow. (See pictures in photo section) William or Will, as he was called, and Bertha had six children. The following paragraph is from a book entitled, "Representative Citizens." This book is located in the Barnesville Public Library. "WILLIAM H. BARLOW, proprietor of the Barnesville Cigar Company, is one of the leading business men of Barnesville, Ohio, having been identified with a number of its industries, and an important factor in the development of the city's resources. He is a son of Amos and Martha (Hunt) Barlow. Amos Barlow is one of the old, representative, business men of Barnesville, who is pending his declining years in comfortable retirement. William H. Barlow acquired a good, common-school education, and at the age of 25 years embarked in the box manufacturing business, in which he continued until 1898. At that time he engaged in the cigar business, but retained his interest in the box concern until 1902, when he disposed of it to his brother-in-law, Mr. James W. Wise. The Barnesville Cigar Company is the largest institution of its kind in the city, and one of the largest in the county. Mr. Barlow carries a stock worth $10,000 and manufactures high grade stogies, mould; hand made, long filler, Havana seed and Little Dutch cigars, pouch goods and private brands. In connection with the manufacturing plant, Mr. Barlow has a retail store. He conducts the business on lines which have gained both the custom of the public and the confidence of the trade. In 1902 he opened up a first-class fancy grocery, in partnership with N.W. Bastain. This enterprise also promises to be a success, under the able management of Mr. Barlow. On December 23, 1898, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage with Bertha Moore, of Barnesville, and one bright little son, Arthur, has been born to their union. (NOTE: the marriage was actually on December 23, 1897 - Gene Barlow) Mr. Barlow and his wife are consistent members of the Methodist Church, and are prominent in social circles. Politically, the former affiliates with the Republican Party, while his fraternal connections are with the Odd Fellows of Barnesville, and the Elks, Lodge No. 28, of Wheeling." With every thing ostensibly going well, it has become a great mystery for his descendants as to why, in 1907, the family suddenly left Barnesville. William's oldest son, Arthur, even though he was 7 years old when they departed, apparently was not aware of his father's business ventures and in later years, related to his sons, Gene & Maurice that his father had always been a poor dirt farmer. In conversation with William's youngest son, Richard, he said that although he (Richard) was pretty young, he recalled that his father drank a lot and as he had heard, Will and some of his local friends had an inclination to imbibe a little too much and it is possible that this influenced the family to leave the area in an effort to get him away from his addiction and his drinking buddies. In all fairness, there may possibly have been other reasons but no one living today knows. It is also believed that his older sister, Martha, had a great deal of persuasive power and was the impetus behind the family moving. During that time period, moving to Texas was also consistent with a rather large migration from the mid-west to the southwest. Sometime in 1907, the family packed up and left via rail destined to Texas. While en route, the train stopped overnight in Waverly, Virginia. During that short respite, conversations with some of the locals in Waverly revealed that the Spring Hill Dairy Farm in Sussex County, not too far from Waverly, was for sale. The story goes that they looked the farm over and made the decision to settle there and forfeited any plans to continue to Texas. (Will's descendants have yet to figure out how they arrived in Waverly while en route from Ohio to Texas). The Sussex County farmhouse was a rather large house. It was destroyed by fire in 1997. Land records indicate that on August 3, 1907, Amos Barlow, Will's father, purchased the Spring Hill Dairy Farm of 700 acres in Sussex County for $7,000. A down payment of $4,000 and final payment of $3,000 due on January 1, 1908. Records also disclose that on August 24, 1908, Amos deeded the property to his son, William H. and to his daughters, Martha E., Inez L. Wise and Alice F., to be allocated as follows: William H. Barlow shall be entitled to an undivided one- third interest therein; Inez Wise shall be entitled to an undivided one-third interest; Martha E. Barlow shall be entitled to an undivided one-third interest, and Alice F. Barlow shall be entitled to an undivided one-sixth interest. The math on that equation doesn't seem to add up but that is the way the deed read. The dairy farming provided an adequate livelihood for the family from 1907 until they sold it on November 8, 1919. Land records reflect the sale of the farm for the price of $18,500 to Coulbourn Brothers, whose Principal Office was Philadelphia. Research has produced no verification of when the aunts departed Virginia and returned to Ohio, but it can pretty well be assumed that at least Inez and Alice returned to Ohio a short time after the purchase of the farm in 1907. It is assumed that Martha remained in Virginia for some time. According to hearsay, Will's sister Martha pretty much ran the show and, as the story goes, manifested some friction within the family unit. Perhaps, that was a catalyst in the decision to sell the farm. This however, was not apparent in later years as Will's eldest son, Arthur, was quite fond of Martha and the other aunts in Ohio and vice versa. As recounted above, Arthur was born in Barnesville as was Francis and Virginia. Mildred, William Henry Jr. and Richard M. were born on the Virginia farm in Sussex County. On the 1st of February, 1920, Will and Bertha purchased a farm on Baxter Road in Prince George County, approximately three miles from Disputanta. They most likely made the purchase using part of their share of the proceeds from the sale of the dairy farm. Land records indicate this farm commonly known as the Johnson Farm, was purchased from John F. Kolar and Emily R. Kolar on February 1, 1920 for $10,500, $2,000 in cash and three equal payments of $2232.30. This did not make much sense in view of the fact that the total of the cash and the three payments only came to $8,696.90, but those were the only figures that could be found in the deed. The deed also revealed an interesting fact in that the monies were to be paid to Mike and Anna Ballas who had deeded the land to the Kolars on the 20th of August, 1919. There was no explanation but perhaps Kolar owed Ballas the money. This farm consisted of 172 and 1/10 acres and was bordered by the Blackwater Swamp. (Note: the Spring Hill Dairy Farm in Sussex County was also bordered by the Blackwater River.) On their newly acquired farm, Will and his family worked extremely hard in etching out a living raising peanuts and corn. Some time later a cannery opened in Disputanta and the family, in addition to the peanuts and corn, began raising tomatoes and peppers to supply the cannery. That went fairly well until the cannery closed. Will also had a small strawberry patch, probably to remind him of the berry days in Barnesville. According to Richard (Dick), Will's only living son at the time of this writing, life was tough, particularly for Bertha. She would work in the fields and consistently do a man's work. On September 1, 1922, Will and Bertha applied for a loan and borrowed $4,500 from the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore. This loan was payable in sixty-eight semi-annual payments of $146.25. In 1925, the land records reveal that Will borrowed $1,000 from the Bank of Waverly which put a lien on the property. In 1926, Will borrowed $6,000 from his sisters, Martha, Inez, and Alice. This was very likely the culmination of very tough times being experienced by Will and Bertha and an indication that perhaps they were in a heap of trouble financially . Will died of pernicious anemia in 1927 at the age of 61. He is buried in the cemetery at Waverly, Virginia. By virtue of his will, the farm was deeded to Bertha. Since William Jr. was the only son remaining on the farm at the time of his father's death, it must be assumed that he continued to work the farm, belonging to his mother. (Arthur had left the farm in 1920 and was married on February 17th of that year. Francis also had left the farm and was married by that time). Things apparently were not getting any better, so on the 28th of September, 1936, Bertha deeded the farm to Martha, Inez and Alice for the sum of $10 and settlement of all debts and liens against the farm. A year and a half later, on the 22nd of March, 1938, for the sum of $1, Martha, Inez, and, Alice deeded the farm debt free to William H. Barlow II, son of Will. Bertha died in 1967 at the age of 93. She is also buried in the cemetery at Waverly, Virginia. The grave site is located on the right side, near the back, of the second road into the cemetery, approaching from Route 460. When William died February 24, 1995, his children inherited that farm. The address of the farm today (1998) is 12400 Webb Road, Prince George County, Virginia. William's son, Billy was residing there in 1998. It is said that the house is in quite a state of disrepair.	Barlow, William Henry (I_1601620343)
100	Anglican Parish Registers, Oxfordshire Family History Society and Oxfordshire History Centre. Please be aware that images may not be used for purposes incompatible with the tenets of the Church of England, and that the Church of England or its agents may take action against anyone who does so.	Source (S830401304)

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<ul><li>Minnesota Historical Society. Minnesota State Population Census Schedules, 1865-1905. St. Paul, MN, USA: Minnesota Historical Society, 1977. Microfilm. Reels 1-47 and 107-164.</li><li>Minnesota. Minnesota Territorial Census Schedules, 1849-1855. St. Paul, MN, USA: Minnesota Historical Society, 2000. Microfilm.</li><li>Minnesota. Minnesota 1857 Territorial Census. Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul, MN, USA.</li></ul>

Source (S852305493)

Source (S852305583)

<ul><li>Nevada State Health Division, Office of Vital Records. Nevada Marriage Index, 1966-2005. Carson City, Nevada: Nevada State Health Division, Office of Vital Records.</li><li>Clark County, Nevada Marriage Bureau. Clark County, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-1966. Las Vegas, Nevada: Clark County, Nevada Marriage Bureau.</li></ul>

Source (S855811220)

<ul><li>Ohio. Division of Vital Statistics. Death Certificates and Index, December 20, 1908-December 31, 1953. State Archives Series 3094. Ohio Historical Society, Ohio.</li><li>Ohio Department of Health. Index to Annual Deaths, 1958-2002. Ohio Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, Columbus, OH, USA.</li></ul>

Source (S852305571)

<ul><li>Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1855 Microfilm, 3 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li><li>Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1875 Microfilm, 5 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li><li>Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1885 Microfilm, 10 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li><li>Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1895 Microfilm, 10 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li><li>Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1905. Microfilm, 44 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.</li></ul>

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Source (S822121409)

12 Dumbleton Road, East Bristol, UK

Barlow, Thomas Henry Crosby (I_1601620738)

1901 Census indicates he is a schoolmaster "civil service of hong kong". Two children appear to have been born in Hong Kong.
1901 Census indicates they were living in Essex, East Hampton.

Barlow, Wilfred Crosby (I_1601620694)

1st/34th Foot

Dennison, George (I_1601620448)

53219

Starz, Frank Peter (I_1601620740)

Aboard the St. Jan Baptist

DuBois, Louis (I_1601620510)

According to documentation on page 2 of the Barlow Ancestry retrieved from the Barnesville Public Library, Margaret remained in England.

Barlow, Margaret (I_1601620423)

According to documentation on page 2 of the Barlow Ancestry retrieved from the Barnesville Public Library, Margaret remained in England.

Barlow, Margaret (I6987438643)

Age at Death: 103

Nelson, Mildred (I7015491950)

Age at Death: 54

Starz, Johann (I_1601620714)

Age at Death: 54

Starz, Johann (I_1601620714)

Age in 1910: 47; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Christianson, Anna Johanna (I7015492982)

Age in 1910: 48; Age in 1910: 49; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head

Nelson, Andrew Johan (I7015492979)

Age in 1910: 5; Relation to Head of House: Daughter

Nelson, Mildred (I7015491950)

Age in 1911: 6; Relation to Head: Adopted Son

Barlow, Kenneth Hughes (I_1601620211)

Age: 11; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter

Samson, Phyliss Grace (I_1601620739)

Age: 11; Relation to Head of House: Son

Barlow, George Henry (I_1601620682)

Age: 14; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter

Nelson, Mildred (I7015491950)

Age: 14; Relation to Head of House: Son, Relationship: Son

Barlow, William Crosby (I_1601620736)

Age: 21; Relation: Head

Hamp, William (I_1601620435)

Age: 2; Relation to Head of House: Son

Barlow, Thomas J (I6989592676)

Age: 41

Treat, Mary (I6149439652)

Age: 41

Mayo, Samuel (I7019563450)

Age: 41; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Dennison, Margaret (I_1601620733)

Age: 49

Roberts, Sarah (I7019198513)

Age: 50

Barlow, James (I6987438166)

Age: 54

Nickerson, Henerietta (I_1601620555)

Age: 57; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife

Christianson, Anna Johanna (I7015492982)

Age: 59

Barlow, Kenneth Hughes (I_1601620211)

Age: 59; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head

Nelson, Andrew Johan (I7015492979)

Age: 64

Nickerson, Henerietta (I_1601620555)

Age: 68

Barlow, James (I_1601620730)

Age: 68

Barlow, James (I_1601620730)

Age: 74; Relation to Head of House: Boarder

Crosby, Ann (I_1601620731)

Age: 77

Calhoun, James (I_1601620558)

Age: 77

Tapp, Jane (I7019212974)

Age: 80

Crosby, Ann (I_1601620731)

Age: 83

Lumpkin, Thomasine (I7019563453)

Age: 84

Calhoun, James (I_1601620558)

AKA - Lady Newton

Toalby, Elizabeth (I_1601620427)

AKA - Lady Newton

Bulmer, Margaret (I_1601620426)

Alice F. Barlow

Twenty-four hours following the news of the death of Mrs. Emma Crew in Columbus relatives were apprised of the dearth of the death of her youngest sister, Miss Alice F. Barlow who passed away at her home in Columbus following several years of declining health due to complications. Miss Barlow was very low and her death was not unexpected, but the shock of two deaths in a family in such a short time, was keen and hard to endure.
Miss Barlow was the youngest daughter of Amos and Martha Hunt Barlow and was born in Barnesville where she lived until about twenty years ago when the family moved to the Capital city. She had always been active and worked in the public until stricken with ill health and was a worthy member of the King Avenue Methodist church. She leaves to mourn her loss, three sisters, Miss Martha Barlow, Mrs. Inez Wise, Mrs. Florence Conard, all in the home, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was conducted in Egan-Ryan chapel Wednesday evening by her pastor Rev. Walter M. Briggs at 8 o'clock. The remains were brought to Barnesville this Thursday morning for interment in Barlow family plat in Greenmount.

Barlow, Alice F (I_1601620335)

Amos Barlow was born in Baltimore in 1832, also during Andrew Jackson's Administration, and moved with his family in 1837 to Barnesville, Ohio. It can be assumed that Amos grew up on the family farm in just south of Barnesville. When he was 24, he married Martha Hunt April 27, 1856. Martha was born in Baltimore on Dec. 26, 1834. Martha's father, John N. Hunt moved the family from Baltimore in 1837. Amos and Martha had ten children, 7 lived. They had two sons, James N and William Henry and five daughters, Emily, Martha, Inez, Florence and Alice.
In 1860, the cultivation of strawberries in the Barnesville area began on a large scale. Several large farms were developed and among others, the Barlows were among them. The industry of manufacturing berry boxes, crates and baskets developed when the production of berries demanded them for shipping. On July 12, 1863, at the age of 33, Amos enlisted in the Union Army and was a Private in Captain James Deen's Dept. Corp, Department Ohio Volunteer Infantry of the Monongahela, organized at Barnesville, Somerton & Hendrysburg Ohio July 12-27 1863, Amos was mustered out November 1, 1864.
In 1878, Amos Barlow established a plant for making berry boxes. The material for these boxes and crates was native logs cut into fifteen or eighteen inch lengths, which were soaked in hot water until the wood was soft and pliant. They were then fastened securely in a large lathe which turned the block against a strong, sharp blade that shaved off layers which were called veneer boards. The thin boards were dried and pressed and finally, with the aid of machines, thousands of boxes, crates and baskets were completed. Later, this plant passed through the hands of James W. Wise, son-in-law, William H. Barlow, son and subsequently others. In 1920, the berry production was not enough to continue shipping and the plant closed that year. (Most of the information in this paragraph was found in the book about Barnesville History).
Martha died on Tuesday, September 2, 1890 and Amos died in 1908. ( no specific date yet but believe to have been in October). The family plot is in the Northern Cemetery, formally Green Mount. The specific location is Lot 411, plot #144 and is located near the top of the hill just to the right of the large cedar tree.

Barlow, Amos (I_1601620413)

Andrew Johnson was President (1865-1869) when William Henry Barlow was born in Barnesville, Ohio in 1866. William grew up on the farm on the south side of Barnesville. He married Bertha Moore of Cadiz, Ohio on Thursday, December 23, 1897. Bertha was born in or near Cadiz in 1874. Prior to the marriage, William had an elegant Victorian home built for his new bride at 538 South Chestnut Street in Barnesville. Since they were married just two days before Christmas, it is assumed that they moved into the house shortly thereafter. The home, after 101 years, remains in excellent condition and was visited in June of 1998 by his grandson, Gene Barlow. (See pictures in photo section) William or Will, as he was called, and Bertha had six children.
The following paragraph is from a book entitled, "Representative Citizens." This book is located in the Barnesville Public Library.
"WILLIAM H. BARLOW, proprietor of the Barnesville Cigar Company, is one of the leading business men of Barnesville, Ohio, having been identified with a number of its industries, and an important factor in the development of the city's resources. He is a son of Amos and Martha (Hunt) Barlow. Amos Barlow is one of the old, representative, business men of Barnesville, who is pending his declining years in comfortable retirement. William H. Barlow acquired a good, common-school education, and at the age of 25 years embarked in the box manufacturing business, in which he continued until 1898. At that time he engaged in the cigar business, but retained his interest in the box concern until 1902, when he disposed of it to his brother-in-law, Mr. James W. Wise. The Barnesville Cigar Company is the largest institution of its kind in the city, and one of the largest in the county. Mr. Barlow carries a stock worth $10,000 and manufactures high grade stogies, mould; hand made, long filler, Havana seed and Little Dutch cigars, pouch goods and private brands. In connection with the manufacturing plant, Mr. Barlow has a retail store. He conducts the business on lines which have gained both the custom of the public and the confidence of the trade. In 1902 he opened up a first-class fancy grocery, in partnership with N.W. Bastain. This enterprise also promises to be a success, under the able management of Mr. Barlow. On December 23, 1898, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage with Bertha Moore, of Barnesville, and one bright little son, Arthur, has been born to their union. (NOTE: the marriage was actually on December 23, 1897 - Gene Barlow) Mr. Barlow and his wife are consistent members of the Methodist Church, and are prominent in social circles. Politically, the former affiliates with the Republican Party, while his fraternal connections are with the Odd Fellows of Barnesville, and the Elks, Lodge No. 28, of Wheeling."
With every thing ostensibly going well, it has become a great mystery for his descendants as to why, in 1907, the family suddenly left Barnesville. William's oldest son, Arthur, even though he was 7 years old when they departed, apparently was not aware of his father's business ventures and in later years, related to his sons, Gene & Maurice that his father had always been a poor dirt farmer. In conversation with William's youngest son, Richard, he said that although he (Richard) was pretty young, he recalled that his father drank a lot and as he had heard, Will and some of his local friends had an inclination to imbibe a little too much and it is possible that this influenced the family to leave the area in an effort to get him away from his addiction and his drinking buddies. In all fairness, there may possibly have been other reasons but no one living today knows. It is also believed that his older sister, Martha, had a great deal of persuasive power and was the impetus behind the family moving. During that time period, moving to Texas was also consistent with a rather large migration from the mid-west to the southwest. Sometime in 1907, the family packed up and left via rail destined to Texas. While en route, the train stopped overnight in Waverly, Virginia. During that short respite, conversations with some of the locals in Waverly revealed that the Spring Hill Dairy Farm in Sussex County, not too far from Waverly, was for sale. The story goes that they looked the farm over and made the decision to settle there and forfeited any plans to continue to Texas. (Will's descendants have yet to figure out how they arrived in Waverly while en route from Ohio to Texas). The Sussex County farmhouse was a rather large house. It was destroyed by fire in 1997.
Land records indicate that on August 3, 1907, Amos Barlow, Will's father, purchased the Spring Hill Dairy Farm of 700 acres in Sussex County for $7,000. A down payment of $4,000 and final payment of $3,000 due on January 1, 1908. Records also disclose that on August 24, 1908, Amos deeded the property to his son, William H. and to his daughters, Martha E., Inez L. Wise and Alice F., to be allocated as follows: William H. Barlow shall be entitled to an undivided one- third interest therein; Inez Wise shall be entitled to an undivided one-third interest; Martha E. Barlow shall be entitled to an undivided one-third interest, and Alice F. Barlow shall be entitled to an undivided one-sixth interest. The math on that equation doesn't seem to add up but that is the way the deed read.
The dairy farming provided an adequate livelihood for the family from 1907 until they sold it on November 8, 1919. Land records reflect the sale of the farm for the price of $18,500 to Coulbourn Brothers, whose Principal Office was Philadelphia. Research has produced no verification of when the aunts departed Virginia and returned to Ohio, but it can pretty well be assumed that at least Inez and Alice returned to Ohio a short time after the purchase of the farm in 1907. It is assumed that Martha remained in Virginia for some time. According to hearsay, Will's sister Martha pretty much ran the show and, as the story goes, manifested some friction within the family unit. Perhaps, that was a catalyst in the decision to sell the farm. This however, was not apparent in later years as Will's eldest son, Arthur, was quite fond of Martha and the other aunts in Ohio and vice versa.
As recounted above, Arthur was born in Barnesville as was Francis and Virginia. Mildred, William Henry Jr. and Richard M. were born on the Virginia farm in Sussex County.
On the 1st of February, 1920, Will and Bertha purchased a farm on Baxter Road in Prince George County, approximately three miles from Disputanta. They most likely made the purchase using part of their share of the proceeds from the sale of the dairy farm. Land records indicate this farm commonly known as the Johnson Farm, was purchased from John F. Kolar and Emily R. Kolar on February 1, 1920 for $10,500, $2,000 in cash and three equal payments of $2232.30. This did not make much sense in view of the fact that the total of the cash and the three payments only came to $8,696.90, but those were the only figures that could be found in the deed. The deed also revealed an interesting fact in that the monies were to be paid to Mike and Anna Ballas who had deeded the land to the Kolars on the 20th of August, 1919. There was no explanation but perhaps Kolar owed Ballas the money. This farm consisted of 172 and 1/10 acres and was bordered by the Blackwater Swamp. (Note: the Spring Hill Dairy Farm in Sussex County was also bordered by the Blackwater River.)
On their newly acquired farm, Will and his family worked extremely hard in etching out a living raising peanuts and corn. Some time later a cannery opened in Disputanta and the family, in addition to the peanuts and corn, began raising tomatoes and peppers to supply the cannery. That went fairly well until the cannery closed. Will also had a small strawberry patch, probably to remind him of the berry days in Barnesville. According to Richard (Dick), Will's only living son at the time of this writing, life was tough, particularly for Bertha. She would work in the fields and consistently do a man's work.
On September 1, 1922, Will and Bertha applied for a loan and borrowed $4,500 from the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore. This loan was payable in sixty-eight semi-annual payments of $146.25. In 1925, the land records reveal that Will borrowed $1,000 from the Bank of Waverly which put a lien on the property. In 1926, Will borrowed $6,000 from his sisters, Martha, Inez, and Alice. This was very likely the culmination of very tough times being experienced by Will and Bertha and an indication that perhaps they were in a heap of trouble financially .
Will died of pernicious anemia in 1927 at the age of 61. He is buried in the cemetery at Waverly, Virginia. By virtue of his will, the farm was deeded to Bertha.
Since William Jr. was the only son remaining on the farm at the time of his father's death, it must be assumed that he continued to work the farm, belonging to his mother. (Arthur had left the farm in 1920 and was married on February 17th of that year. Francis also had left the farm and was married by that time). Things apparently were not getting any better, so on the 28th of September, 1936, Bertha deeded the farm to Martha, Inez and Alice for the sum of $10 and settlement of all debts and liens against the farm. A year and a half later, on the 22nd of March, 1938, for the sum of $1, Martha, Inez, and, Alice deeded the farm debt free to William H. Barlow II, son of Will.
Bertha died in 1967 at the age of 93. She is also buried in the cemetery at Waverly, Virginia. The grave site is located on the right side, near the back, of the second road into the cemetery, approaching from Route 460. When William died February 24, 1995, his children inherited that farm. The address of the farm today (1998) is 12400 Webb Road, Prince George County, Virginia. William's son, Billy was residing there in 1998. It is said that the house is in quite a state of disrepair.

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