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A PUBLICATION DEVOTED TO THE GENEALOGY AND

HISTORY OF THE BARGERS AND ALLIED KINDRED

ALVAN LYELL BARGER, Virginia Editor

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The Barger Journal

VOL. I JUNE, 1924 NO. 1

Coram Nobis / 'VE set myself a task Herein begun ; And quite worth while it is; So must be done.

For time doth not essay To keep intact One unrecorded name, Or cherished fact.

Some long have gone their way: We can not tell The nan1es they bore. Nay, more: What them befell.

What yet doth still remain To you, to me: Here on the printed page Hence shall it be.

ALVAN LYELL BARGER. ...,? THE BARGER JOURNAL Genealogy and History The Bargers of Putman Valley, New York ANDREW BARGER 1. Andrew Barger,* head of the Putnam Valley-Peekskill branch of the Bargers, emigrated to America from Holland and settled near Putnam Valley, Putnam County, New York. Un­ anglicized we find his name spelled Andreas, and A ndreis, in the old county records and documents. A German, it appears very evident he had gone to Holland, where he remained several years before embarking for America. Coming to America, he chose farming for his vocation, and finding a suitable tract of land between what is now the village of Putnam Valley and the town of Peekskill, he settled clown there, and after years found him well established and surrounded by many of the comforts and conveniences of life. According to Blake's History of that section of New York, Andrew's name appears there as early as 1747, the record mentioning him as being a resident. As yet, there£ ore, we cannot name the year in which he settled in the former Dutch colony. His wife, who before her marriage was Phoebe Lehman, or Leighman, is said to have been a German princess. There is a tradition to the effect that the sturdy planters along the Hudson at that point took exception to the presence of a "princess" in their midst, and that Andrew Barger was ad­ vised by a rather inconsiderate citizenry to return to Europe. Accordingly, a visit was made back to Europe, where after hav­ ing sojourned for a season, he returned to his Hudson Valley home with his family, was welcomed, and peaceful relations with neighbors established which were maintained throughout life. To Andrew and Phoebe ( Lehn1an) Barger ,vere born ten children-

*The figure in front of a name denotes a generation. In a given recor

2. Andrew Barger, 'lolzo was born in 174-. 2. J aim Barger, who married !ff artlza Tompkins. 2. Alorton Barger, who died unmarried. 2. Peter Barger, wlzo Jizarried Eli:;abeih Huff.

2. Fran:; Barger, of Putnam Valle31, lVew Yark. 2. Hannah Barger, who marn~ed -- Armstrong. 2. Eli::abeth Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York.

1 2. Sop hie Barger, who married John Denn3 • 2. J erusha Barger, of Putnani Valle}', New York. 2. Marie Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York. These, in the data at hand, are only partially reported; we are desirous of obtaining quite complete records of them all. The worthy parents, Andrew and Phoebe, closed their event­ ful days at their farm home, near Putnam Valley, and were laid to rest in the cemetery at i\dan1s Corners, Putnam County, a place situated about seven miles northeast of Peekskill. A careful, conscientious decipherer of tombstone inscriptions visited the cemetery at Adams Corners, but after examining the ancient markers of graves there, was unable to determine the age, either of Andrew or his wife, so that we are as yet without this information. Twenty-four of the Bargers are buried at Adams Corners. The Putnam Valley branch of the Barger Fan1ily is a notable one, as will appear in records which are to follow. Its members are, in a very genuine sense, types of thoughtful, progressive American citizens, successful in chosen callings and faithful to public trust.

2. Andrew Barger, the eldest son of Andrew and Phoebe (Lehman) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born in 174-.

2. John Barger, the second son of A.nclrew and Phoebe (Lehn1an) Barger, of Putnan1 \Talley, New ..York. was born in 1748. and died about the year 1818. intennent being 111acle in the cetnetery at Adan1s Corners. 1-Ie served in the ReYolutionarv., \Var, where he was a private in the 7th Regi111ent of the Dutchess

Countv., l\Iilitia. .:\ fter the war he returned to his f ann. ,vhere 4 THE BARGER JOURNAL he lived quietly until the close of life. His wife was :rvfartha, the daughter of Cornelius Tompkins, a prominent citizen of Put­ nam Valley. Their children :

3. Cornelius Barger, who married Rebecca Chapman. 3. Mary Barger, who married Jeremiah Chapman, Jr. 3. John Barger, who died unmarried. 3. Nathaniel Barger, who ·married Susannah Crawford. 3. Jane Barger, who married C orneliu~ Crawford. 3. Phoeibe Barger, who married Jedediah Hill Ison Horton. 3. Reuben Barger, who married !ska Horton. 3. Fanny Barger, who married Ananias Tompkins.

3. Cornelius Barger, son of John and Martha (Tompkins) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New Yark, was born in 1770, and died at his farm home, near Putnam Valley, February 27th, 1847, aged 77 years, 3 months and 14 days. He married (March 11th, 1789) Rebecca Chapman, the daughter of Jeremiah and Louraney (Ferris) Chapman, of Putnam Valley. She was born September 23rd, 1772, and died August 31st, 1862, aged 89 years, 11 months and 8 days. Both were buried at Adams Corners. Children :

4. Daniel Barger, who married Susan -- 4. Stephen Barger, who died unnwrried. 4. Cornelius Barger, who married Catherine Ann Smith. 4. Eliza Barger, who married Wesley Christian. 4. Mary Barger, who married Bartholonzew Tompkins. 4. Sarah Barger, who married William, Hadden.

4. Daniel Barger, son of Cornelius and Rebecca ( Chap­ man) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born July 10th, 1789, and died June 4th, 1871, aged 81 years, 11 months and 24 days. He married Susan---, who was born May 23rd, 1798, and died February 24th, 1887, aged 88 years, 9 months and 1 day. Both were buried in the cen1etery at Adams Corners.

4. Stephen Barger, son of Cornelius and Rebecca Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born October 23rd, 1791, and THE BARGER JOURNAL 5 died at Putnam Valley, New York, August 25th, 1862. He was unmarried. Intern1ent was made in the cen1etery at Adams Cor­ ners.

4. Cornelius Barger, son of Cornelius and Rebecca Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, n1arried Catherine Anne Smith. He engaged in farming at Putnam Valley. There were five children-

5. William J.1. Barger, who married Julia Volt:;el. 5. Mary Barger, who married -- Acker. 5. Susan Barger, who married John Rogers. 5. Lewis Barger, who married Mary Slater. 5. Cornelius Barger, who married Sarah Travis. Catherine Ann (Smith) Barger died September 27th, 1843, aged 45 years and 8 111onths, and was buried at Adams Corners.

5. William M. Barger, son of Cornelius and Catherine Ann (Smith) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, was both farmer and mechanic. He was an upright, honorable citizen iand a valuable member of his con1munity. He married Julia Ann Voltzel, of New York. Children:

6. Juliet Barger, who married Elijah Lickley. 6. TVz'.lliam Al. Barger, 'lf.Jho married Jane Barger. 6. Ada Barger, of Peeks/?ill, 1\Jew York. 6. Frederick Barger, who died in 1895. 6. Lc'lt1is L. Barger, 'lolzo ·married Nettie Seal. 6. Louise S. Barger, of Lalw Oscawana, New Yark. 6. Susan E. Barger, of Lake Oscawa,za, N eiv York. 6. J csse V. Barger, who married Estella TVambold. William 1\1. and Julia J\nn, the parents, died at their fann hon1e, near Putnam Valley.

6. Juliet Barger, daughter of \Villiam 1\1. and Julia Ann ( V oltzel) Barger, of Putnam \lalley, New York, married Elijah Lickley. I--Ie died 111any years ago. Juliet, his vvife, now resides in New \~ ork City. 6 THE BARGER JOURNAL

6. William M. Barger, son of William M. and Julia Ann (Voltzel) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, 1s a prominent farmer, and a gentleman of intelligence and high standing, residing at Mohegan Lake, Westchester County, New York. He married Jane Barger, the daughter of Austin and Lucinda (Tompkins) Barger, of Putnam County, New York.

6. Ada Barger,

6. Frederick Barger, son of William M. and Julia Ann (Voltzel) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, died in 1895.

6. Lewis L. Barger, son of William M. and Julia Ann (Voltzel) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, married Nettie Seal.

6. Louise S. Barger, daughter of William M. and Julia Ann (Voltzel) Barger, of Putnan1 Valley, New York, resides with her sister, Miss Susan E. Barger, at Lake Oscawana, West­ chester County, New York.

6. Susan E. Barger, daughter of William M. and Julia Ann (Voltzel) Barger, of Putnatn County, New York, resides with her sister, J\1iss Louise S. Barger, at Lake Oscawana, West­ chester County, New York. They are pleasant. refined and in­ telligent ladies.

6. Jesse V. Barger, son of Willian1 1\1. and Julia Ann (Voltzel) Barger, of Putnatn Valley, New York. n1arrieNew York City. TI-IE B~4RGER IOUR1\TAL 7

5. Mary Barger, daughter of Cornelius and Catherine Ann ( S111ith) Barger, of Putnan1 Valley, New York, married --­ Acker. They reside at Putnam Valley.

5. Susan Barger, daughter of Cornelius and Catherine Ann ( Sn1ith) Barger, of Putna111 \lalley, New York, married John Rogers. They reside at Peekskill, New York.

5. Lewis Barger, son of Cornelius and Catherine Ann ( Sn1ith) Barger, of Putnan1 Valley, married Mary Slater. They reside at Putnam Valley, New York.

5. Cornelius Barger, son of Cornelius and Catherine Ann (Smith) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, n1arried Sarah Travis. They reside at Peekskill, New York.

4. Eliza Barger, daughter of Cornelius and Rebecca ( Chap­ man) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, married Wesley Christian, a farmer of Putnan1 Valley. He was born July 25th, 1798, and died June 6th, 1849. Children:

5. Sarah Christian, who- married Livingston Shaw. 5. Cornelius Christian, of Putnam. Valle}', New York. 5. Richard Christian, of Putnam Valley, 1.Vew Yark. 5. Daniel Christian, of Indiana. 5. J..1ar}' Christian, who mar6ed Janzes Odell. 5. Almira Christian, of Putnam Valle}', N l"W Yark. 5. Wesley Christian, who resided in the H'est. 5. Frederick Christian, who resided in Indiana. 5. Gilbert Christian, of Peekskill_, N cw Yark. 5. H enrJ-' Christian, of Putnam Valley, N C'W York. The fa111ily resided near Putnan1 Valley, New \.,. ork, ·where l\Ir. Christian engaged in farn1ing.

5. Sarah Christian, daughter of \Vesley and Eliza (Barger) Christian, of Putnan1 Valley, N e\v \ ... ork, 111arriecl Livingston Shaw, of Nevv ·York. 8 THE BARGER JOURNAL

5. Cornelius Christian, son of Wesley and Eliza (Barger) Christian, of Putnam Valley, New York, resided in Putnam County, near the parental home.

5. Richard Christian, son of Wesley and Eliza (Barger) Christian, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born July 9th, 1831, and died June 2nd, 1897.

5. Daniel Christian, son of Wesley and Eliza (Barger) Christian, of Putnam Valley, New Yark, resided in Indiana. He died unmarried.

5. Mary Christian, daughter of Wesley and Eliza (Barger) Christian, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born February 10th, 1825, and died July 18th, 1862. She married James Odell, the son of John Odell, of New York.

5. Almira Christian, daughter of Wesley and Eliza ( Bar­ ger) Christian, of Putnam Valley, New Yark, resided at Putnam Valley.

5. Wesley Christian, son of Wesley and Eliza (Barger) Christian, of Putnam Valley, New York, resided in the West.

5. Frederick Christian, son of Wesley and Eliza (Barger) Christian, of Putnam Valley, New York, resided in Indiana.

5. Gilbert Christian, son of Wesley and Eliza (Barger) Christian, of Putnam Valley, New York, resided at Peekskill, New York.

5. Henry Christian, son of Wesley and Eliza (Barger) Christian, of Putnam Valley, New York, resided at Putnam Valley. THE BARGER JOURN ..4L 9

4. Mary Barger, daughter of Cornelius and Rebecca (Chap­ man) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born Feb­ ruary 13th, 1802, and died April 23rd, 1894. She married Bar­ tholomew Tompkins, a farn1er, and resided at Putnam Valley. Bartholomew Tompkins was a son of Bartholomew and Rachel Tompkins and was born June 4th, 1800, and died at Putnam Valley, May 6th, 1866. Children:

5. Cornelius Barger Tompkins, who died in 1907. 5. Nathaniel C. Tompkins, who died in 1870. 5. Mary Tompkins, who married John Baxter. S. Martha Tompkins, who married Joel Conklin. S. Sarah Tompkins, who married James Sackrider. 5. Susan Tompkins, who married Martin Baxter.

5. Cornelius Barger Tompkins, son of Bartholomew and Mary (Barger) Tompkins, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born in 1833, and died August 17th, 1907.

5. Nathaniel C. Tompkins, son of Bartholomew and Mary (Barger) Tompkins, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born March 22nd, 1837, and died May 31st, 1870.

5. Mary Tompkins,

5. Martha Tompkins, daughter of Bartholomew and 1Iary (Barger) Tompkins, of Putnam Valley, New York, 1narried Joel Conklin, of Putna1n Valley.

5. Sarah J. Tompkins, daughter of Bartholo1ne,v and 1Iary (Barger) 'fon1pkins, of Putnan1 Valley, New· York, married James Sackrider, of Putnam Valley, New York. 10 THE BARGER JOURNAL

5. Susan Tompkins, daughter of Bartholomew and Mary (Barger) Tompkins, of Putnatn Valley, New York, married Martin Baxter.

4. Sarah Barger, daughter of Cornelius and Rebecca ( Chap­ man) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, married William Hadden, the son of William and Nancy (Shaw) Hadden, of Putnam \1 alley. They had seven children-- 5. Cornelius Barger Hadden, of Putnam. Valley. 5. 1\Tathaniel Hadden, of Putnani Valley. 5. Albert Hadden, of Putnam Valley. 5. Hannah Hadden, of Putna,n Valley. S. Mary Hadden, of Putnam Valley. 5. Rebecca Hadden, of Putnam Valley. 5. William Hadden, of Putna.ni Valley. The family resided at Putnam Valley.

5. Cornelius Barger Hadden, son of Willian1 and Sarah (Barger) Hadden, of Putnam Valley, New York.

5. Nathaniel Hadden, son of William and Sarah (Barger) Hadden, of Putnam Valley, New York.

5. Albert Hadden, son of William and Sarah (Barger) Hadden, of Putnam Valley, New York.

5. Hannah Hadden, daughter of Willian1 and Sarah (Bar­ ger) Hadden, of Putnan1 Valley, New York. She 111arried Gilbert Baxter, of Putnam Valley.

5. Mary Hadden, daughter of vVillian1 and Sarah (Barger) Hadden, of Putnatn Valley, New York. She 111arriecl and re­ sided at Putnam Valley. THE BARGER JOURNAL 11

5. Rebecca Hadden, daughter of William and Sarah (Bar­ ger) Hadden, of Putnam Valley, New York. She n1arried Samuel John McKee!, of New York.

5. William Hadden, son of William and Sarah (Barger) Hadden, of Putnam Valley, New York.

3. Mary Barger, daughter of John and Martha (1~on1pkins) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born April 24th, 1772, and died May 4th, 1849, at Putnam Valley. She married Jeremiah Chapman, Jr., the son of Jeremiah and Louraney (Fer- ·ris) Chapman. He ,vas born April 13th, 1776, and died February 22nd, 1855, at Putnam Valley. 1~heir children:

4. Elmer Chapman, born January 27th, 1799, 4. li1inerva Chapman, who married Nicholas Purdy. 4. Adah Chapman, ivho married George W. Travis. 4. Elam Chapman, of Rockford, Illinois. 4. Edom Chapman, of Peekskill, New Yark. 4. Eli::a A. Chapman, who married -- Thorne. 4. Emily Chapman, of Putnam Valley. The family resided near Putnam Valley, where :tdr. Chapn1an engaged in farming.

4. Elmer Chapman, son of Jeremiah and 1\,fary (Barger) Chapman, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born January 27th, 1799.

4. Minerva Chapman, daughter of Jeremiah and l\Iary (Barger) Chap1nan, of Putna111 Valley, New York, was horn July 22nd, 1801. She 111arried Nicholas Purdy, of New '{ ork.

4, Adah Chapman, daughter of J eren1iah and l\Iary ( Bar­ ger) Chapman, of Putnan1 Valley, N e,v York, ·was horn June 20th, 1804, and died March 7th, 1876, at Cold Spring, Putnan1 County, New York. She married George W. Travis. 12 THE BARGER JOURNAL

4. Elam Chapman, son of Jeremiah and Mary (Barger) Chapman, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born December 28th, 1806, and died September 28th, 1877, at Rockford, Illinois, where he had resided.

4. Edom Chapman, son of Jeremiah and Mary (Barger) Chapman, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born September 7th, 1809, and died March 12th, 1890, in Winnebago County, Illinois, where he had resided for many years.

4. Eliza A. Chapman, daughter of Jeremiah and Mary (Barger) Chapman, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born ·February 25th, 1812, and died July 6th, 1886, at Peekskill, New York. She married --- Thorne, of New York.

4. Emily Chapman, daughter of Jeremiah and Mary (Bar­ ger) Chapman, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born July 27th, 1820, and died January 10th, 1836, at Putnam Valley.

3. John Barger, son of John and Martha (Tompkins) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born July 21st, 1779, and died unmarried, October 24th, 1856. He was buried in the family burial grounds, at Adams Corners.

3. Nathaniel Barger, son of John and Martha (Tompkins) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born in 1779, and died December 28th, 1816, interment being made at Adams Corners. He married Susannah Craw£ ord, and engaged in farm­ ing at Putnam Valley, where he was esteemed and honored by his fellow citizens. His will is dated December 23rd, 1816. Children:

4. 1d ar},1 Barger, who died single. 4. Mart ha Barger, who married George Washing ton Tompkins. THE BARGER JOUR1VAL 13

4. Susan Barger, who married Sanmel F. Smith. 4. Elias Barger, who resided in Kansas. 4. Nathaniel C. Barger, ivho married Catherine Tompkins.

4. :Mary Barger, daughter of Nathaniel and Susannah ( Craw£ ord) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New Yark, was born September 11th, 1812, and died single, April 30th, 1833.

4. :Martha Barger, daughter of Nathaniel and Susannah (Crawford) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, married George Washington Tompkins, of New York.

4. Susan Barger, daughter of Nathaniel and Susannah (Crawford) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born October 16th, 1815, and died January 15th, 1872. She married Samuel F. Smith, of Putnam Valley, who was born February 1st. 1814, and died March 1st, 1819. Children:

5. Hanford Smith, of Putnam Valley. 5. Samuel Smith, of Putnam Valley. 5. William Smith, of Putnam Valley. 5. Martha J. Smith, who died in infancy. 5. }.;f ary A. Smith, who married Sela Buckbee.

5. Hanford Smith, son of San1uel F. and Susan (Barger) Smith, of Putnam Valley, New York.

5. Samuel Smith, son of San1uel F. and Susan (Barger) Smith, of Putnam Valley, New York.

5. William Smith, son of Samuel F. and Susan (Barger) Smith, of Putnam Valley, New Yark. 14 THE BARGER JOURNAL

5. Martha J. Smith, daughter of Samuel F. and Susan (Barger) Sn1ith, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born Octo­ ber '4th, 1842, and died February 21st, 1843.

5. Mary A. Smith, daughter of Samuel F. and Susan (Barger) Smith, of Putnam Valley, New York, n1arried, in 1870, Sela Buckbee, of New York, and resided at Putnan1 Valley.

4. Elias Barger, son of Nathaniel and Susannah (Crawford) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, married Catherine --­ They resided in Kansas, where Elias died. Daughter : 5. Grace Barger, who 1narried -- Bogart.

5. Grace Barger, daughter of Elias and Catherine Barger, of Kansas, married --- Bogart.

4. Nathaniel C. Barger, son of Nathaniel and Susannah (Crawford) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born July 24th, 1808. He was twice married, his first wife being Catherine Tompkins, of New York. She died February 14th, 1837, leaving three children-

5. John D. Barger, who nzarried Eli:;abeth Lewis. 5. Nathaniel T. Barger, who married Ruth Austin. 5. Lowrce D. Barger, a soldier in the Civil War. His second wife was Tamar Tompkins, to whom he was married July 10th, 1837. She was born 1-Iarch 13th, 1815, ancl died Feb­ ruary 23rd, 1871, at Gerry, New York. Their children were:

5. E111or3,1 0. Barger, who married C:yntlzia J. M cCullo11gh. 5. El-ias C. Barger, 'l,c,1/zo married Alice E. Totman. 5. IVestoh31 Barger, of Eskridge, Kansas. 5. Lew·is Barger, who died in 1871. 5. Mary A. Barger, who died in 1845. 5. l\llartha J. Barger, who died in 1845. THE BARGER JOURllAL 15

John Tompkins, the fat her of Catherine and Tamar Totnpkins, was a nephew of Daniel Tompkins, who, at one time, was Gover­ nor of New York. Nathaniel C. Barger, died at Gary, Chautauqua County, New York, January 16th, 1859, where he had successfully engaged in farming.

5. John D. Barger, son or Nathaniel C. and Catherine (Tompkins) Barger, of Chautauqua County, New York, was born September 10th, 1829, and died at Charlotte, New York, June 20th, 1899. He married Elizabeth Lewis, the daughter of Luther Lewis. She died in 1900. Son: 6. George L. Barger, who married Hattie M. Pu-tman.

6. George L. Barger, son of John D. and Elizabeth (Lewis) Barger, of Chautauqua County, New York, was born May 12th, 1857. He married Hattie M. Putman, February 22nd, 1882. She was born October 20th, 1861. They had two children:

7. Clarence Luther Barger, who died in 1885. 7. Allen- Elwood Barger, of Jamestown, New Yark. The family resided at Sinclairville, Chautauqua County, New York.

7. Clarence Luther Barger, son of George L. and Hattie 1\1. (Putman) Barger, of Sinclairville, New York, was born Decen1ber 2nd, 1884, and died August 18th, 1885.

7. Allen Elwood Barger, son of George L. and Hattie M. ( Put111au) Barger, of Sinclairville, N e·w ~'i ork, was horn lVI ay 23rd, 1889. He was educated in the schools of Sinclairville, at 1\f iatni University and in the Buffalo Lavv School. During the World vVar he served as a private in the United States Army in France. After the war he returned to his hon1e country, where he is an attorney in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York. 16 THE BARGER JOURNAL

5. Nathaniel T. Barger, son of Nathaniel C. and Catherine ( Ton1pkins) Barger, of Chautauqua County, New York, was born February 17th, 1834, and died at Sinclairville, New York, January 9th, 1903. He married Ruth Austin. Children:

6. J entie Barger, who married William Higgs. 6. Jennie Barger, who married Harvey T:yrrell.

6. Jentie Barger, daughter of Nathaniel T. and Ruth (Austin) Barger, of Sinclairville, New York, married William Higgs. Daughter :

7. Ruth Higgs, of New York.

7. Ruth Higgs, daughter of William and J entie (Barger) Higgs, of New York.

6. Jennie Barger, daughter of Nathaniel T. and Ruth (Austin) Barger, of Sinclairville, Chautauqua County, New York, married Harvey Tyrrell. Son :

7. Bliss Tyrrell, who married Margaret

7. Bliss Tyrrell, son of Harvey and Jennie (Barger) Tyrrell, of Sinclairville, New York, married Margaret ---. Daughter:

8. June T)'1-rfll, of New York. The family resides in Ja1nestown, Chautauqua County, New York.

8. June Tyrrell, daughter of Bliss and l\'1argaret Tyrrell, of New York.

5. Lowree D. Barger, son of Nathaniel C. and Catherine (Totnpkins) Barger, of Gary, Chautauqua County, New 'York, was born February 7th, 1837. He served in the Union Army, THE BARGER JOURNAL 17 during the Civil War, where, while participating in one of the engagen1ents, he was made prisoner. I-I e died in Libby Prison. He had married --- Children:

6. Seth Barger, who married Alice Gates. 6. Clark Barger, who was born in 1843.

6. Seth Barger, son of Lowree D. Barger, of Chautauqua County, New York, married Alice Gates, April 15th, 1894. Son:

7. Clark Barger, who resi.des in the West.

7. Clark Barger, son of Seth and Alice (Gates) Barger, of Chautauqua County, New York, was born in 1886. He resides in the West.

5. Emory O. Barger, son of Nathaniel C. and Tamar (Tompkins) Barger, of Chautauqua County, New York, was born May 2nd, 1838, and died at his home in Sinclairville, New York, July 16th, 1885. He conducted a pharmacy and general store in Sinclairville, and was a man of means and prominent in many important affairs. He married Cynthia J. McCullough, who was born April 15th, 1843. Children:

6. John M. C. Bargar, who married N cttie Curt-is. 6. Edgar N. Bargar, who married Amelia Johnson. 6. Emory J. Bargar, who married Kittie Hunt. 6. Floyd I. Bargar, who married Grace Fisher. 6. Clayton ·T. Bargar, who married Bessie Gidd£ngs. 6. l'ictor H. Barger, who married Ella Bram. 6. Ethel 0. Bargar, who married E. H. Bugbee. A remarkable circumstance is that the six sons of En1ory 0. Barger are all successful phannacists.

6. John M. C. Bargar, son of E1nory 0. and Cynthia (McCullough) Barger, of Sinclairville, Chautauqua County, New York, was born January 25th, 1865. He was educated in the 18 THE BARGER JOURNAL

Sinclairville schools, in the New York State College of Pharmacy, Buffalo, and at the Conservatory of 1\1 usic, Boston. Thereafter he success£ ully engaged in the drug business in Sinclairville, in which he continued until his death in 1920. He was a devout Christian, a devoted husband and father, and freely spent him­ self, not only for the comforts and pleasures of his own family, but also for those of the community in which he lived. He was for several years organist of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was a consistent member. For fifteen years prior to his death he was a resident of Springville, Erie County, New York, where, also, he conducted a drug and book store. He was killed in a street-car accident, on the 30th of September, 1920. He had married Nettie Curtis. Daughter:

7. Marion Barger, who married Horatio Van Volkenberg.

7. Marion Bargar, daughter of John M. C. and Nettie (Curtis) Bargar, of Sinclairville, New York, was educated in the schools of Springville, New York, and at the University of Syracuse. She married Horatio Van Volkenberg.

6. Edgar N. Bargar, son of Emory 0. and Cynthia J. ( l\1cCullough) Bargar, of Sinclairville, New York, was born March 16th, 1866. He was educated in the schools of Sinclair­ ville, and at the University of Buffalo, where he graduated in pharmacy. He married Miss Amelia Johnson, and resides in Buffalo, New York, where he is a successful pharmacist.

6. Emory J. Bargar, son of Emory 0. and Cynthia J. (McCullough) Bargar, of Sinclairville, New York, was born July 15th, 1870. He was educated in the schools of Sinclairville, and afterwards in the University of Buffalo, New York, where he graduated in pharmacy. He n1arried Miss Kittie Hunt, and resides in Buffalo, New York, where he conducts a pharmacy. THE BARGER JOURflAL 19

6. Floyd L. Bargar, son of Emory 0. and Cynthia J. (McCullough) Bargar, of Sinclairville, New York, was educated in the Sinclairville schools, and in the University of Buffalo, New York, where he graduated in pharn1acy. He married Miss Grace Fisher, and is engaged in the drug business in Buffalo.

6. Clayton T. Bargar, son of Emory 0. and Cynthia J. ( l\icCullough) Bargar, of Sinclairville, New York, was born November 10th, 1875. He was educated in the schools of Sin­ clairville, graduating there from the Sinclairville Academy, as did also his brothers, and thereafter from the University of Buffalo, where he graduated in pharmacy. He married Miss Bessie Giddings, and resides in Buffalo, where he is engaged in the drug business.

6. Victor L. Bargar, son of Emory 0. and Cynthia J. (McCullough) Bargar, of Sinclairville, New York, was born June· 23rd, 1882. Graduating from the schools of Sinclairville, he entered the University of Buffalo, where he graduated in pharmacy. He married Miss Ella Bram, and resides in Buffalo, where he conducts a pharmacy. Son:

7. Paul Bargar, born August 23rd, 1912.

7. Paul Bargar, son of Victor H. and Ella (Bram) Barger, of Buffalo, New York, was born August 23rd, 1912.

6. Ethel 0. Bargar, daughter of Emory 0. and Cynthia J. ( l\icCullough) Bargar, of Sinclairville, New York, was born February 3rd. 1885. She was educated in the Sinclairville Acaden1y and at Jan1estown, New York. where she graduated in n1usic. She n1arriecl E. Hart Bugbee, and resides in vVillia111s­ port. Pennsylvania. Children:

7. Cyntlzia B11gbcc, born jfa::; .1st, 1915. 7. Laura Bugbee, borJl N 07.'Cn1bcr 23rd, 1916. 20 THE BARGER JOURNAL

7. Cynthia Bugbee, daughter of E. Hart and Ethel 0. (Bargar) Bugbee, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was born No­ lst, 1915.

7. Laura Bugbee, daughter of E. Hart and Ethel 0. (Barger) Bugbee, of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was born No­ vember 23rd, 1916.

5. Elias C. Barger, son of Nathaniel C. and Tamar (Tompkins) Bargar, of Chautauqua County, New York, was born May 19th, 1846. Upon completing his education he engaged in farming, following that occupation until 1895, when he entered the mercantile business. In 1905 he retired from business and removed to Jamestown, Chautauqua County, where, from 1908 to 1910, he was a member of the Common Council of that city. He married Alice E. Totman, who was born in 1851. Their children:

6. Leuns T. Bargar, who married Eliz°'beth Rogers. 6. Daniel T. Bargar, of Jamesto'lJ.Jn, New York. 6. Crawford N. Bargar, who married Mary E. Sellstrom. 6. Mary A. Bargar, of J anzestown, New York. 6. Alice E. Bargar, who died in childhood.

6. Lewis T. Bargar, son of Elias C. and Alice E. (Totman) Bargar, of Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, married Elizabeth Rogers in 1902, and resides in Jamestown. Their children:

7. Lewis Bargar, who was born in 1903. 7. Thomas D. Bargar, who was born in 1905. 7. John C. Bargar, who was born in 1907. 7. "/J1ary A. Bargar, who was born 1909. 7. Clarence E. Bargar, who died hi 1914. 7. Glenn Arthur Bargar, who iuas born in 1916. 7. Roger Bargar, who was born in 1918. 7. Lawrence Martin Bargar, who was born in 1920. THE BARGEI? JOURNAL 21

7. Lewis Bargar, son of Lewis T. and Elizabeth ( R.ogers) Bargar, of Jamestown, New York, was born April 12th, 1903.

7. Thomas D. Barger, son of Lewis T. and Elizabeth (Rogers) Bargar, of Jan1estown, New York, was born February 9th, 1905.

7. John C. Bargar, son of Lewis T. and Elizabeth (Rogers) Bargar, of Jamestown, New York was born March 22nd, 1907.

7. Mary A. Bargar, daughter of Lewis T. and Elizabeth (Rogers) Bargar, of Jamestown, New York, was born July 20th, 1909.

7. Clarence E. Bargar, son of Lewis T. and Elizabeth (Rogers) Bargar, of Jamestown, New York, was born in 1911, and died in 1914.

7. Glenn Arthur Bargar, son of Lewis T. and Elizabeth (Rogers) Bargar, of Jamestown, New York, was born July 9th, 1916.

7. Roger Bargar, son of Lewis T. and Elizabeth (Rogers) Bargar, of Jamestown, New York, was born October 23rd, 1916.

7. Lawrence Martin Bargar, son of Lewis T. and Eliza­ beth (Rogers) Bargar, of Jan1estown, New York, ·was born October 12th, 1920.

6. Daniel T. Bargar, son of Elias C. and Alice E. (Totn1an) Bargar, of Jan1estown, Chautauqua County, New York. grauatecl f ron1 the J a1nesto-wn 1-Iigh School in June, 1899. Upon his 22 THE BARGER JOURNAL graduation he entered upon what promised to be a successful business career, but which was cut short by his untimely death on the 13th, of Decen1ber, 1905. He was born May 23rd, 1877, and was unmarried.

6. Crawford N. Bargar, son of Elias C. and Alice E. (Totman) Bargar, of Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New 'York, resides in Jamestown, where he is engaged in the wholesale grocery business. In April, 1917, he was married to Miss Mary E. Sellstrom. Son : 7. Craw! ord Sellstroni Bargar, who was born in 1919.

7. Crawford Sellstrom Bargar, son of Crawford N. and Mary E. ( Sellstrom) Bargar, of Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, was born August 8th, 1919.

6. Mary A. Bargar, daughter of Elias C. and Alice E. (Totman) Bargar, of Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, was educated in the Jamestown High School, and at Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, graduating from the University in 1910. The following four years she taught in the graded schools of Jamestown, New Y.,. ork; then three years in the High School of Gloversville, New York, followed by two years in the High School of Saratoga Springs, New York; and thereafter three years in the High School of Jamestown. In March, 1918, she was elected City Clerk of Jamestown; and on the 30th of March, 1920, was, without opposition, reelected to the same office for another term of two years. A third term fallowed the second; but she will resign her office in September of this year to become head of the Latin departn1ent in the Jamestown High School. Says the J a1nestown 111 orning Post) of April 29th, 1924:

Miss Jviary Bargar, first woman City Clerk in New York State, will resign her office in September to become head of the Latin department of the Jamestown High School. Alrss :MARY A. BARGAR, of Ja111cstow11, New York

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1\1 iss Bargar, returns to the teaching profession after six years as a city official, having first been elected in :March, 1918 only five months after suffrage was extended to women in New York State. She is not only the first woman clerk in New York State, but probably the first woman to be elected to city office in this State. Miss Bargar was re­ elected in 1920 and 1922, and was recently reappointed by Mayor Carlson, under the new city charter, to fill a fourth term. Her election to the head of the Latin department of the Jamestown High School with oversight, too, of the junior high school Latin work will be a new step educationally in Jamestown, the language department, both modern and Latin, having recently been combined under one head. With the new arrangement Miss Bargar heads the Latin department and Miss Mary J. Nelson the modern language division. Before her election as City Clerk Miss Bargar taught Latin for three years in the high school and preceding that time, taught three years in Gloversville and two years in Saratoga Springs. She was graduated in 1910 from Syracuse University. Miss Bargar is prominent in the affairs of the city, active in many organizations and in the First Methodist Episcopal Church of which she is a member. She was born in Jamestown and educated here preceding her college training. Her interest in affairs for the advancement of women have made her a city leader in many ways, her connection with the Zonta Club and the Women's Republican League being particularly notable. She has been an officer of both organizations and in the D. A. R. as well. Before becoming City Clerk she was known as an excellent teacher of Latin and her return to the High School faculty will be an asset to the school system. And editorially:

When Miss Mary A. Bargar, who has the distinction of being the first woman to be elected to city office in New York State, resigns her office in the fall to return to her earlier profession of teaching, the city govern­ ment loses an excellent officer, but the city schools regain a splendid teacher. 'Tis an ill wind that blows nobody good. Miss Bargar's many friends will again have brought to their attention, by the announcement today, her remarkable ability, for there are few women or men. indeed. who can so capably fill the responsibilities of public office and at the same time be equally proficient in an entirely different line of work. She will now be head of the Latin department of the high school. The city of Jamcstown has three times placed the enthusiastic stamp of its approval upon 1vfiss Bargar's work as City Clerk, electing her first

only a few months after suffrage ,vas extended to ,vomen in this state1 24 THE BARGER JOURNAL and two years later reelecting her on the Republican ticket. Miss Bargar, under the new city charter, was a few weeks ago reappointed to her position for a fourth term. Her devotion to the tasks of her office, combined with her strength of character and vigorous personality, has made Miss Bargar a highly valu­ able officer of the city and an esteemed citizen. It is with regret that we lose her as a city official but we congratulate ourselves on retaining her in the high school.

6. Alice E. Bargar, daughter of Elias C. and Alice E. (Totman) Bargar, of Jamestown, New York, was born August 7th, 1882, and died January 30th, 1884.

5. Westoby Bargar, son of Nathaniel C. and Tamar (Tompkins) Barger, of Chautauqua County, New York, went to Eskridge, Kansas, where he engaged in the mercantile business. He died there October 20th, 1884.

5. Lewis Bargar, son of Nathaniel C. and Tamar (Tomp­ kins) Bargar, of Chautauqua County, New York, was born March 25th, 1845, and died December 4th, 1871.

5. Mary A. Bargar, daughter of Nathaniel C. and Tamar (Tompkins) Barger, of Chautauqua County, New York, was born December 13th, 1840, and died May 23rd, 1845.

5. Martha J. Bargar, daughter of Nathaniel C. and Tamar (Tompkins) Barger, of Chautauqua County, New York, was born December 13th, 1840, and died 1\1ay 23rd, 1845.

3. Jane Barger, daughter of John and Martha (Tompkins) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born November 14th, 1781, and died October 17th, 1851. She married Cornelius THE BARGER JOURNAL 25

Crawford, a forgeman, of Putnam Valley. He was born June 10th, 1779, and died January 21st, 1855. Their children:

4. Cornelius Crawford, of Pntnam Valley, New Yark. 4. Hannah Crawford, who married Godfrey Lent. 4. Frances Crawford, who married James Lent. 4. Mahala Crawford, who died single. 4. Jane Crawford, who married Edward Dusenbury. 4. Amanda Crawford, of Putnam Valley. 4. Harriet Crawford, of Putnam Valle)'. 4. Prudence Crawford, who died single.

4. Cornelius Crawford, son of Cornelius and Jane (Barger) Crawford, of Putnam Valley, New York, resided at Putnam Valley.

4. Hannah Crawford, daughter of Cornelius and Jane (Barger) Crawford, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born Decen1ber 15th, 1803, and died June 19th, 1856. She was married to Godfrey Lent, of New York, in 1820.

4. Frances Crawford, daughter of Cornelius and Jane (Barger) Crawford, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born in 1806, and died November 12th, 1854. She married James Lent, of New York.

4. Mahala Crawford, daughter of Cornelius and Jane (Barger) Crawford, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born February 28th, 1811. She died single, June 16th, 1840.

4. Jane Crawford, daughter of Cornelius and Jane (Barger) Crawford, of Putnam Valley, New York. She married Edward Dusenbury, of New Yark.

4. Amanda Crawford, daughter of Cornelius and Jane (Barger) Craw£ ord, of Putnam Valley, New York. 26 THE BARGER JOURNAL

4. Harriet Crawford, daughter of Cornelius and Jane (Barger) Craw£ ord, of Putnam Valley, New York.

4. Prudence Crawford, daughter of Cornelius and Jane (Barger) Craw£ ord, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born July 9th, 1816. She died single, February 7th, 1848.

3. Phoebe Barger, daughter of John and Martha (Tomp­ kins) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born in 1786, and died September 9th, 1830, intern1ent being made at Adams Corners, near Peekskill, New York. She n1arried Jedediah Hill Ison Horton.

3. Reuben Barger, son of John and Martha (Tompkins) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, engaged in farming near Putnam Valley. He was a gentleman of intelligence and pos­ sessed marked literary abilities. He married, first, Iska Horton. She died May 30th, 1819, aged 27 years, 9 months and 15 days. Interment was made at Adams Corners. She left no children. His second wife was Mary, the daughter of David Travis, and to this marriage two children were born-

1 4. Mary Bargerr, of Putnam Valle3 • 4. David Travis Barger, of Putnam, Valley.

4. Mary Barger, daughter of Reuben and Mary (Travis) Barger, .of Putnam Valley, New York.

4. David Travis Barger, son of Reuben and l\1ary (Travis) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York.

3. Fanny Barger, daughter of John and l\1artha (Tompkins) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, was born April 22nd, THE BARGER JOURNAL 27

1789, and died May 22nd, 1874. She n1arried Ananias To111pkins, the son of Bartholomew Tompkins, of New Yark.

2. Morton Barger, son of Andrew and Phoebe (Lehman) Barger, of Putna111 Valley, New York, was born in 174-.

2. Peter Barger, son of Andrew and Phoebe (Lehman) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York, resided at, or near, the parental home, where he engaged in farming. His estate com­ prised about two hundred acres of land, which he purchased from the Commissioners of Forfeiture, in 1780. During the Revolu­ tionary War he served as a private in the 7th Regiment of the Dutchess County l\filitia. His wife was Elizabeth Huff, the daughter of Angle Huff, Jr., who was the son of Angle Huff, Sr. It is said that Angle Huff, Sr., lived to be 130 years old, and to have worked actively in a mill, carrying bags of grain, after he was 100 years old. Peter Barger was a worthy, in­ fluential citizen, and by his friends and neighbors was familiarly called the "Proprietor of the Dutch on the Hudson." To Peter and Elizabeth (Huff) Barger were born twelve children. At present we have record of only one of these-Paul Barger, who settled in Cayuga County, New York. Three of Paul's brothers located at Shannonville, Hastings County, On­ tario, Canada, whence they came to visit their brother in New York. 3. Paul Barger, who married Eli:::abeth Smith.

3. Paul Barger, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Huff) Barger,

of Putnam Countv,_, . New York, was born in 1769, and died in Cayuga County, N evv York, in 1863. He 111arriecl Elizaheth Smith, the daughter of San1uel S111ith, Sr., who vvas the son of Charles Smith, and resided in Cayuga County, where he engaged in farming. Children: 4. Eli:::a.beth Barger} who married Alfred J.!ead. 4. Philemon Barger, who married Currence Strong. 28 THE BARGER JOURNAL

4. Elizabeth Barger, daughter of Paul and Elizabeth (Smith) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York, married Alfred Mead, the son of Elijah Mead. They resided at Norwalk, Ohio.

4. Philemon Barger, son of Paul and Elizabeth (Smith) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York, was born in 1787, and died in 1864. He married Currence Strong, who was born in 1795, being the daughter of Benajah Strong. Benajah Strong was the son of Captain Benajah Strong, of the Revolutionary War forces. Captain Strong was the son of Adino Strong, who was the son of Thomas Strong, who was the son of John Strong, who was the son of Richard Strong, who was born in 1561. John Strong came to America in 1630. Currence ( Strong) Barger died in 1867. Children :

5. Samuel S. Barger, who married Catherine T. Allen. 5. Marilla Barger, who died single. 5. Elias S. Barger, who married Thirza Smith Chadwick. 5. Prudence Barger, who married Benjamin Rush McAllaster. 5. Lucy Barger, who died single. 5. Benajah S. Barger, who died unmarried. 5. Harriet Barger, who 'married -- Goodyear. 5. Lanson G. Barger, who died single. S. Jane C. Barger, who married -- Mosher. 5. Lewis M. Barger, who died unmarried. 5. Edwin P. Barger, of Norwalk, Ohio. 5. Charles Gillett Barger, who married Alice A. Beardsley.

5. Samuel S. Barger, son of Philemon and Currence (Strong) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York, was born in 1812, and died in 1897. He was a mason by trade, but in his later years he retired to a farm, ·where he resided until the close of his life. I-Iis wife was Catherine T. All.en, to whom he was married in 1863. She was born in 1818, and died in 1900. They had two children-

6. 1-larriet J. Barger, who died in 1917. 6. Jerome G. Barger, who married Luella C. Blue. THE BARGER JOURlVAL 29

6. Harriet J. Barger, daughter of Samuel ·s. and Catherine T. (Allen) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York, was born in 1837, and died single, in 1917.

6. Jerome G. Barger, son of Samuel S. and Catherine T. (Allen) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York, was born in 1847. He is associated with the Central Chemical Company, of Hagerstown, Maryland, a corporation having factories at Hagers­ town, Baltimore, Gettysburg, and at Harrisonburg, Virginia. In 1881 he was married to Luella C. Blue. Their children: 7. Allen I. Barger, who was born in 1883. 7. Samuel G. Barger, who died in 1887. 7. A. Alida Barger, who married Bruce B. Alpert.

7. Allen J. Barger, son of Jerome G. and Luella C. (Blue) Barger, was born in 1883.

7. Samuel G. Barger, son of Jerome G. and Luella C. (Blue) Barger, ,vas born in 1866, and died in 1887.

7. A. Alida Barger, daughter of Jerome G. and Luella C. (Blue) Barger, was born in 1889. She married Bruce B. Alpert, in 1918. They have two children- 8. Bruce Allen Alpert. 8. Brice A. Alpert.

8. Bruce Allen Alpert, son of Bruce B. and A. Alida (Barger) Alpert.

8. Brice A. Alpert, son of Bruce 13. and A. /dida (Barger) Alpert.

5. Marilla Barger, daughter of Philen1011 and Currence (Strong) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York, died single. 30 THE BARGER JOURNAL

5. Elias S. Barger, son of Philemon and Currence (Strong) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York, was born in 1813, and died in 1867. A contractor, he maintained offices in Westfield, New York; in New York City, and in Buffalo, in which cities he designed and erected many public buildings and residences. He married Thirza Smith Chadwick, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Smith) Chadwick. Elizabeth Smith was the daughter of Samuel Smith, Jr., who was the son of Samuel Smith, Sr., who was born in 1739. San1uel Sn1ith was the son of Charles Smith (born in 1715), who was the son of Samuel Smith. After her father's death, Elizabeth resided with her grandfather, Samuel Smith, Sr.; but when attending school at Westfield Academy, at Westfield, New York, she lived with her uncle, Henry Austin Smith, a prominent lawyer, member of the State Legislature, etc., of that city. 1'hirza Smith Chadwick was born in 1816, and died in 1905. Children:

6. Fred Charles Barger, who married Af ollie A. Robbins. 6. Frances Mary Barger, who tnarried Edward A. Skinner. 6. George Elias Barger, who married Henrietta A. Baldwin.

6. Fred Charles Barger,* eldest child of Elias S. and Thirza Smith (Chadwick) Barger, was born in Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York, September 9th, 1842, and died October 4th, 1923. \Nhen sixteen years old he discontinued his studies and entered the mercantile business. At the beginning of the Civil War, in 1861, he enlisted in the 49th Regiment of the New York '-l olunteers, and was n1ustered in as a private. During this service he was promoted, first as Sergeant, then as First Lieutenant, and thereafter as Second Lieutenant, con1manding his company in the 1viaryland Campaign, in the battles of Crampton's Gap, South Mountain, and Antietan1, in 1862. In the battle of Fredericks­ burg, December 13th, 1862, his right hand was shattered by a piece of shrapnel and amputated on the field. In May, 1863, he was detached f ron1 his regitnent and assigned to duty as Inspector on the staff of the Assistant Prevost 1:iarshal General, Southern

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Division of New York, in New York City, inspecting the draft in the office of the Ninth District, the first one destroyed by the mob, in the Draft Riots, July 13th, 1863. Afterwards, he in­ spected the draft in three other districts. On l\1ay 11th, 1864, he was discharged from the service by order of the War Depart­ ment, "on account of disability from wounds received in action," by direction of President Lincoln, with whom he had a personal interview, and who appointed him postmaster at Westfield, New York. at the time. In 1865 he vvas comn1issioned Major and As­ sistant Commissary General of Ordnance of the State of New York, on the military staff of Governor Reuben E. Fenton, serving until 1869. In 1869 and 1870 he spent a year in Europe. In 1871 he associated with Marvin & Company, manufacturers of fire- and burglar-proof safes and vaults, in New York City. In 1876 he entered the produce and commission business, in New York City, establishing the firm of F. C. Barger & Con1pany in 1880. This became his life work, continuing until the close of his life. He was selected as president of the New York l\1ercan­ tile Exchange in 1900, and again in 1901; was its treasurer for many years, and served on many in1portant con1mittees. I--Ie was mustered into the Grand Arn1y of the Republic in January, 1869, in Winthrop Post, No. 28, New York, in 1887; was elected Junior Vice-Comn1ancler in 1904, Senior Vice-Co1nmancler in 1905, Commander in 1906, and again in 1910; then trustee in 1907, continuing until his death. He was mustered into the military order of the Loyal Legion of the United States in 1888, and was elected Chancellor of the New York Cotnmandery in 1913. On the 3rd of January, 1867, J\Iajor Barger was n1arriecl to Miss Mollie A. Robbins, of \Vestfield, New York. She was the ~1dest daughter of Edgar A. and Electa (Sexton) Robbins, of Westfield; and her father, being a n1usic teacher, gave his daughter a fine musical education. She hecan1e an accon1plished piano player, and \Vhcn but a chilcl she played \cvith Gottescha1k in con­ certs in Buffalo. She was a loYable character. and a great favorite in her society of young people. She was thrown f ron1 her horse in Central Park, receiving injuries ,vhich confined her to a wheel chair during the last twenty-three years of her life. She never lost faith that she would be able to walk, and was 32 THE BARGER JOURNAL cheerful ancl happy and a joy to her f a1nily and friends, not­ withstanding her infirn1ity. She died in 1912. She was the granddaughter of William Sexton, Esquire, who came from New Hampshire and settled in Chautauqua County, New York, in 1816. He was a pron1inent citizen, holding many important offices. He died in 1881, at the age of 84 years. William Sexton was the son of Captain George Sexton, of the !{evolutionary War forces. Captain George Sexton was the son of George Sexton, who was the son of Charles Sexton, who was horn in 1630. Children of Major Fred Charles and Mollie A. (Robbins) Barger: 7. Clara Frances Barger, of N cw Yark City. 7. Jessie H elcn Barger, who died in 1873. 7. Edward George Barger, who died in 1875. 7. Fred Elias Barger, who died in 1890.

7. Clara Frances Barger, daughter of Major Fred Charles and Mollie A. (R.ohhins) Barger, of New York City, was born March 8th, 1871. She resided with her father, in New York City, he being a prominent citizen and n1erchant there, and shared his adn1irahle views of industry, duty and patriotisn1. During the World War she was an ardent worker in the Model Workroom of the Red Cross, in New York City, entering the service in 1915, and where she had charge of the Surgical Dressings Departn1ent. She is a n1emher of several charitable and patriotic societies, which are thoroughly organized, efficiently n1anaged and com­ n1endably active in their spheres.

7. Jessie Helen Barger, daughter of l\fajor Fred Charles and l\1ollie A. (Robbins) Harger, of New York City. was horn February 22nd, 1873, and died J\ugust 3rd, 1873.

7. Edward George Barger, son of l\'1 ajor Fred Charles and Mollie A. (Hobbins) Barger, of New '{ ork City, was horn ()cto­ ber 7th, 1874, and died June 28th, 1875. THE BARGER JOURNAL 33

7. Fred Elias Barger, son of Major Fred Charles and Mollie A. (Robbins) Barger, of New York City, was born Jan­ uary 18th, 1880, and cliecl May 28th, 1890.

6. Frances Mary Barger, daughter of Elias S. and Thirza Sn1ith (Chadwick) Barger, was born in Vv estfielcl, Chautauqua County, New York, N oven1ber 8th, 1840, and died in New York City, in 1872. In 1864 she was married to Edward A. Skinner, a banker, of Westfiekl, New York. They had no children.

6. George Elias Barger, son of Elias S. and Thirza Smith (Chadwick) Barger, of Westfield, New York, was born April 16th, 1844. He was educated at Westfield .Academy and at I-Ian1ilton College. Thereafter he hecan1e a hanker. I-Te was, successively, with the First National Bank of Westfield (1865); with the First National Bank of Warren, Pennsylvania ( 1867); with the First National Bank of Omaha, Nebraska ( 1869) ; and was Treasurer and Manager of the Erie Din1e Savings and Loan Con1pany, of Erie, Pennsylvania, f ron1 1873 to 1876, when he resigned and engaged in the insurance business. In 1865 he was n1arriecl to I-lenrietta.A. Baldwin, ·who was born in 1846. and who died in 1913. 'rhey had four chil

7. J\Iadeli11e Baryer, born September 15th, 1870. 7. Louise Barycr, who died ·in 1891. 7. J\1arion lforycr, who married Charles R. Crouch. 7. FraHcis Ed,ward Barger, 'lc.iho married Virginia N adcr.

7. Madeline Barger, daughter of George Elias and I-Tenri­ etta A. (Baldwin) Barger, of Erie. Pennsylvania, ,vas horn Septen1her, 1Sth, 1R70. She resides in Princeton, 1'T C\V Jersey.

7. Louise Barger, daughter of George Elias and I-l enrietta A. (Baldwin) Barger, of Erie, Pennsylvania, was horn January 21st, 1877, and cliecl Decen1her 14th, 1891. 34 THE BARGER JOURNAL

7. Marion Barger, daughter of George Elias ancl I-Ienrietta A. (Baldwin) Barger, of Erie, Pennsylvania, was horn Noven1ber 29th. 1879. She married Charles A .. Crouch, of Erie, Pennsyl- . van1a.

7. Francis Edward Barger, son of George Elias and Henrietta A. (Baldwin) Barger, of Erie, Pennsylvania, was born August 6th, 1884. He is General Manager of the General Baking Company, of Richn1011d Hill, New York, and is a very pleasant and clever gentleman. On the 12th of June, 1909, he was married to Virginia N a

8. Louise Barger, born April 24th, 1910. 8. Richard B. Barger, born June 9th, 1911.

8. Louise Barger, daughter of Francis Edward and Vir­ ginia (Nader) Barger, of Richmond Hill, New York, was born April 24th, 1910.

8. Richard B. Barger, son of Francis Edward and Virginia (Nader) Barger, of Richmond I-:Iill, New York, was born June 9th, 1911.

5. Prudence Barger, daughter of Philemon and Currence ( Strong) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York, was horn Octoher 1st, 1819, and died l\1arch 13th, 1893. She married Benjamin Rush McAllaster, who was of Scotch descent f ron1 the Duke of Argyle, and who n1arried 1\1 ary Thon1as, Fehrnary 27th, 1810. l\1ary Thon1as ,vas horn January 27th. 1788, and died July 8th, 1859. Benjan1in I~ush l\Tc1\l1aster ,vas l)orn October 18th, 1816, and died February 2nd, 1~)05. T--Ie engaged in farn1ing. During the Civil War he was Captain of Con1pany A, 109th Regiment New York Volunteers, and participated in many engage111ents. THE Br1RGER JOURl'-/AL 35

Children of Benjan1in R.. and Prudence (Barger) l\,f ci\llaster:

6. David R. AlcAllastcr, wlzo married Ellen Birbcck. 6. Harriet L. l\lcAllaster, wlzo died in 1876. 6. Ellen 111 cA llaster, ·wlzu married TV est on l\1 cDaniels. 6. Benjamin Fran/din AlcAllaster, ·wlzo married Delia A. Brown. 6. Clzarlcs 1-i. l\lcAllaster, wlzo died -in 1878.

6. David R. McAllaster, son of Captain Benjamin Rush and Prudence (Barger) ivic1\llaster, of Cayuga County, New York, was born February 8th, 1840, and died January 4th, 1916. He n1arried Ellen Birbeck, Septen1ber 4th, 1866. Their children:

7. Benjamin Rush A1 cAllaster, who 111arr-ied Nellie Lockwood. 7. Jennie l\1 cAllaster, who married J. fV. Howitt. 7. J-Iattie JvlcAllaster, who ,nzarried L. H. M-zmger. 7. Stephen B. A1 cAllaster, who married Minnie Caldwell. 7. Anna McAllaster, who married A. J. Combert. 7. Loula A1cAllaster, who married George A. Crouch.

7. Benjamin Rush McAllaster, son of David R. and Ellen ( Bir beck) McAllaster, of Cayuga County, New York, was born December 21st, 1867. In 1909 he was married to Nellie Lock­ wood.

7. Jennie McAllaster, daughter of David R. and Ellen ( Bir heck) 1\1 cAllaster, of Cayuga County, New York, was horn in 1870. In 1889 she was 111arriecl to J. \V. Ho\vitt.

7. Hattie McAllaster, daughter of David I{. and Ellen ( Birheck) l\Ici\llaster, of Cayuga County, New York, ,vas born in 1875. In 1892 she ·was tnarriecl to L. I-I. l\Iunger.

7. Stephen B. McAllaster, son of David R. and Ellen (Birheck) l\lc\llaster, of Cayuga County, New '{ork, was horn in 1875. ] n 1()05 he was n1arriecl to l\linnie Calchvell. 36 THE BARGER JOURNAL

7. Anna McAllaster, daughter of David R. and Ellen ( Bir beck) McAllaster, of Cayuga County, New Yark, was born in 1881. In 1899, she was married to A. J. Con1bert.

7. Loula McAllaster, daughter of David R. and EYien ( Birbeck) McAllaster, of Cayuga County, New Yark, was born in 1885. In 1903 she was married to George A. Crouch.

6. Harriet L. McAllaster, daughter of Captain Benjamin Rush and Prudence (Barger) McAllaster, of Cayuga County, New York, was born September 15th, 1842, and

6. Ellen McAllaster, daughter of Captain Benjamin Rush and Prudence (Barger) McAllaster, of Cayuga County, New York, was born March 2nd, 1846, and died February 22nd, 1918. On the 23rd of November, 1869, she was married to Weston McDaniels. Children:

7. Frank McDaniels, who ·married Cora Howarth. 7. Harriet M cDaniels, who married Clarence D. Tarbell. 7. Jane B. M cDaniels, who married Haward Van Mortar.

7. Frank McDaniels, son of Weston and Ellen (McAl­ laster) lvfcDaniels, was born June 21st, 1873. In 1903 he was married to Cora I-Iowarth.

7. Harriet McDaniels, daughter of Weston and Ellen ( l\fcAllaster) lVIcDaniels, ,vas born June 5th, 1879. In 1907, she was married to Clarence D. Tarbell.

7. Jane B. McDaniels, daughter of Weston and Ellen (1\1cAllaster) l\1cl)anie1s, was horn ()ctoher 14th, 1887. In 1912 she was married to Dr. Howard Van Mortar. THE BARGER JOURNAL 37

6. Benjamin Franklin McAllaster, son of Benjan1in R. and Prudence (Barger) Mci\llaster, of Cayuga County. New York, was born April 25th, 1848. On the 19th of Nove111her. 1879, he was married to Delia A. Brown.

6. Charles H. McAllaster, son of Captain Benjan1in Rush and Prudence (Barger) l\icAllaster, of Cayuga County, New York, was born April 14th, 1853, and died N ovem her 17th, 1878.

5. Lucy Barger, daughter of Philen1on and Currence (Strong) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York, resided with her parents. She died single.

5. Benaja'h S. Barger, son of Philemon and Currence (Strong) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York, died unn1arriecl, in 185-.

5. Harriet Barger, daughter of Phile1non and Currence (Strong) Barger, of Cayuga County, New· York, 1narried -­ Goodyear. She died in 1897. They had no children.

5. Lonson G. Barger, son of Philen1on and Currence (Strong) Barger. of Cayuga County, New York. resided at .Auburn, New York. I-Je died unn1arried, in 187-.

5. Jane C. Barger, daughter of Philen1on and Currence ( Strong) Barger. of Cayuga County. New York. 111arriccl --­ l\1osher. 'fhey had 110 children. Jane died in 191 ~).

5. Lewis M. Barger, son of Philcn1on ancl Currence (Strong) Darger, of Cayuga County, New York, resided in 38 THE BARGER JOURNAL

Buffalo, New York. He died there in 185-, having never married.

5. Edwin P. Barger, son of Philen1on and Currence ( Strong) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York, resided in Nor­ walk, Ohio. He died single, in 185-, having never married.

5. Charles Gillett Barger, son of Philen1on and Currence (Strong) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York, was born in 1837. In 1864 he was married to Alice Adelaide Beardsley, the daughter of Roswell Beardsley. They had nine children-

6. Roswell Barger, of Cayuga County, New Yark. 6. Lanson G. Barger, of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. Franklin C. Barger, of Ca3,uga County, New York. 6. Flora Barger, of Cayuga Count}', N eiv York. 6. Florence Barger, of Cayuga County, New York. 6. Floyd Barger, of Cayuga County, New York. 6. Helen Barger, of Cayuga C aunty, New Yark. 6. Henry Barger, of Cayuga County, New York. 6. Leuris Barger, of Cayuga County, New York.

6. Roswell Barger was the eldest child of Charles Gillett and Alice Adelaide (Beardsley) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York.

6. Lonson G. Barger, son of Charles Gillett and Alice Adelaide (Beardsley) Barger, of Cayuga County, Ne·w York, resides in Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he is with the D. L. & W. R. R. Co1npany.

6. Franklin C. Barger, son of Charles Gillett and .Alice Adelaide (Beardsley) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York.

6. Flora Barger, daughter of Charles Gillett ancl 1\lice Adelaide (Beardsley) Barger, of Cayuga County, N e,v York. THE BARGER JOURN~1L 39

6. Florence Barger, daughter of Charles Gillett and Alice 1\delaide (Beardsley) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York.

6. Floyd Barger, son of Charles Gillett and Alice Adelaide (Beardsley) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York.

6. Helen Barger, daughter of Charles Gillett and Alice Adelaide (Beardsley) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York.

6. Henry Barger, son of Charles Gillett and Alice Adelaide (Beardsley) Barger, of Cayuga County, N e\v York.

6. Lewis Barger, son of Charles Gillett and Alice Adelaide (Beardsley) Barger, of Cayuga County, New York.

2. Frantz Barger, son of Andrew and Phoebe (Lehman) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York.

2. Hannah Barger, daughter of Andrew and Phoebe (Lehn1an) Barger, of Putnan1 Valley, New York, 1narried--- 1\nnstrong. They resided at Nine Partners, Dutchess County, New York.

2. Elizabeth Barger, daughter of ..Andrew and Phoebe (Lehn1an) Barger, of Putnan1 Valley, New York.

2. Sophie Barger, daughter of _:\ndre\v and Phoebe (Leh­ n1an) Barger, of Putna111 \/alley. New \.,. ork. 111arried John Denny. 'rhey resided in Pennsylvania. 40 THE B~4RGER JOURNAL

2. Jerusha Barger, daughter of Andrew and Phoebe (Lehn1an) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York.

2. Maria Barger, daughter of 1Andrew and Phoebe (Lehman) Barger, of Putnam Valley, New York.

Here the record of Andrew and Phoebe (Lehman) Barger, of Putnam Valley, breaks for continuous line: our data, as thus far gathered, failing to supply the needed reports. There£ ore, note that the records which we are now going to consider are scattering ; yet they are regarded as belonging to Andrew's line or to his descendants.

VALENTINE BARGER

4. Valentine Barger, son of --- Barger, of New York, was born October 16th, 1782, and died September 27th, 1851. He married Jane Millikin, of New York, September 15th, 1806. She was born September 14th, 1783, and died September 12th, 1853. They had six children-

5. Marie Barger, who married James Bo1J'd. 5. Valent·ine Barger, who married Alice Lee. 5. John C. Barger, who married Isabel Day. 5. William A. Barger, who married -- Lafferty. 5. Eli::abeth Barger, who married Alexander McFadden. 5. I acob Barger, who married -- Minter.

5. Marie Barger, daughter of Valentine and Jane ( J\1 illikin) Barger, of New York, was born Decen1her 6th, 1808. She n1arriecl James Boyd, a sheriff, of Harrison County, Ohio. I--Ie died during his second term of office.

5. Valentine Barger, son of Valentine and Jane (J\1illikin) Barger, of New York, was born August 22nd, 1810. I--Ie was liberally educated and graduated in 1nedicine. He resided in DR. VALENTINE BARGER (1810-1842)

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Ohio, locating in Coshocton County, where he built up a good practice. In 1842 he made an overland trip to Farn1ington. Iowa, where he purchased a tract of land. His return trip to Ohio was by boat. As his ve~sel ascended the Ohio River and was nearing Cincinnati, her boilers exploded and Dr. Barger was drowned. Of those on board the vessel he was much the best swimmer, but it is supposed that as he leaped from the stern of the boat he was drawn beneath the vessel hy the swirl of the water, a danger mon1entarily forgotten, perhaps, as he atte1nptecl to assist others. He had married Miss Alice Lee. They had three children-

6. Marchand L. Barger, of Farmington, Iowa. 6. Byron L. Barger, who died in early life. 6. Gilbert Hare Barger, who married Sophia J. Lakin.

Upon recovery of his hody a journal was found wherein Dr. Barger had recorded data of his trip~the record having been brought down within the hour of his death. We here insert a copy of this journal because of its peculiar interest and historical worth, and because it manifests the fine intellect and feeling of its author.

JOURNAL OF A JOURNEY BY WAGON FROM NEW CASTLF,, CosHocToN CouNTY, OHIO, To FARMINGTON, VAN BuREN COUNTY, IowA, AS K1◄:PT BY DR. VALENTINE BARGER. APRIL 26TH, TO MAY 30TH, INCLUSIVE, 1842.

April 26th: Came from home to within two miles of Martinsburg, where we stoP11ecl, feel and ate our dinner on a log. Thence \Ve procccclccl to Utica at St. Louisville, where we remained all night. April 27th: Upon breakfasting we proceeded to Newark, which we reached by eight o'clock. Left there at nine for Luray, thence on the pike. Passed Kirkersville and Etna. 12 M. Took dinner in a fence corner. Reynoldsburg, Hibernia, to within five miles of Columbus, where \\'C nnw arc-nine o'clock in the afternoon. Found the roads very good. Horses stood it well. No accident. April 28th: Passed Columbus at 7 o'clock A. 1f. Franklington, Rome, Jefferson, Lafayette, Summerford. The counties arc Franklin, Madison, Clark. Arrived within six and one-sixth miles of Springfield. Put up for the night. 42 THB flARGER JOURNAL

April 29th: Came this day from six miles east of Springfield,-camc 36 miles; yesterday, 41 miles; the day before, 38 miles; first day 20 miles. Came the Pike to Dayton; passed through a number of little villages and crossed the Miami River at Dayton. The land lies level and appears to be very fertile. A great part of it is prairie.

April 30th: Came to Germantown, 12 miles south of Dayton. It's now 10 o'clock A. M. Country still fine. Left the pike to the right. Came this day 30 miles. Passed Genuantown, J acksonboro, and arc now at Oxford. Crossed two pikes and several large streams; found good soil. Country rather hilly. As usual boarded ourselves. There 1s a fine college in Oxford called Miami University. John McArthur and Professor Christy live there. Thirty-five miles from Cincinnati.

!lfay 1st: Came 35 miles today, through Brooksville. Crossed the White River in Franklin County. Crossed Salt Creek. This clay at 9 o'clock A. M. crossed the line into Indiana. May 2nd: Came this day 32 miles. Started 15 n1iles beyond Greens­ burg, the county seat of Decatur County. Along this route the land is wet and there is much timber. Very large poplars. Upland hilly. Ma).' 3rd: This day we are waterbound in Newberg, at Clifty, 10 miles north of Columbus. Indiana has a new appearance: ignorant­ Hoosier-like. Corn here worth 31 cents; oats 21 cents, etc. We have boarded ourselves but I a1n tired of it and the journey too.-This is Bartholomew County. Columbus is the county seat.-Seven o'clock P. M. Remained this day in the above town and arc sick enough of it. May 4th: Left Newburg. Crossed Clifty at 10 o'clock A. M. Passed Columbus. Crossed the White River in a ferry. The way the Hoosiers measure corn in Indiana is to count the ears: give 100 cars for a bushel.-Passcd this day the worst roads I ever saw between Colmnbus and Nashville. Nothing but hills, stones, ruts an

l11a3• 5th: Ldt the H oosiPr ho11se with joy and cnnw St'V<'Tl miles without finding a house-a rough, hilly country. Passed Blo0111ington at 12 tvf. Arrived at D. Smith's about four o'clock P'. M. Found his wife at home. She is a Kentuckian. Appears to be very tender and kind. Smith was absent at a logrolling. The country from Blo0111- ington to S111ith's is beautiful. The land lies well and appears to he good. Sn1ith has a fine farm: looks something like the country around T 1-1 n n.•1 RC nR 1 o u RAT./J L 43

Darien, N cw York.-Camc 25 miks. Bread lasted until this mornmg. \Ve made our breakfast 011 the last this 110011. It was rather scanty. -Dudley Smith ancl lady treated us very kindly. Y esterclay we n1acle a visit to Greene County-to A. Strasnicler's. Found a 111iscrahlc, rou~d1 country. No roads but cow paths. Returned to Smith's at 11 o'clock P. M. llfay 7th: Left Smith's and just now crossed the East Fork of the White River in a ferry-boat. Benjamin is just now crossing it. It is a large strean1. Saw some flat boats about ready to start for N cw Orleans with 700 bushels of corn. This part of Indiana is very rough. We arc about to pass through Spencer, the county scat of Owen. Caine as far as 27 111ilcs today. Stopped eight 1nilcs cast of Bowling Green. Came this day through a hilly country. Roads rough.

}.fay 8th: Passed Bowling Green the county scat of Clay County. Passed through some beautiful country and large pr~une. We are now at Terre Haute, waiting for the ferry-boat to come and take us across the Wabash. The Wabash 1s a large river ancl navigable for steamhoats.-Five o'clock P. M. We have now crossed the river. We stopped in the woods to take our supper. We are now within six miles of the lllinois line and I will feel very glad when we get out of the Hoosier State. I have not seen one good-looking woman in the whole State of Indiana and hardly a decent-looking man. The won1cn arc dirty, awkward and ignorant. Many of them arc from K.entucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Such a 1notlcy mess of ignorance and ugliness I never saw.-Tcrre Haute is the county scat of Vigo County.-Stopped for the night six 1nilcs west of Terre Haute. Corn here will average 93 bushels to the acre. l\fa3, 9th: Passed Paris,--14 miles from Terre Haute. Commence the Parisian Prairie. Of all the beautiful countries this heats anything I ever saw. We have now stopped in the prairie to take dinner. vV c 1nay look in any direction and sec nothing hut the level, lovely cmmtry. 'Tis and has been very dry here and in the western part of Illinois­ no rain for six weeks. The road is perfectly level and dry.-Carne this day 38 miles. We have now stopped in the Grand Prairie. 18 miles fron1 the one we crossed. Sixteen miles away is presented to our view a beautiful country, hut now very

J.1 ay 12th: Crossed the Illinois River. Came this dav 32 miles. Passed through Rushville. We have now put up in Schuyler County, where we stop to get our supper at a farm house. We passed through a number of prairies and some gocd timber. The land west of the Illinois River is more ro11ing and is excellent. I apprehend sickness is very prevalent all along the Illinois River. It is a large stream­ not quite so large as the Ohio. It is a sluggish stream, there being but little current. Steamboats come up to Beardstown daily and pass on up to Peru. We are now within 35 miles of Fort Madison, Iowa Territory, and 60 miles from our destined port. Ma-y., 13th: Passed through a village called P1ymouth, and through Carthage, county seat of Hancock County. This part of Illinois is more rolling and dry. More timber than in the eastern part. Stayed last night with a Presbyterian,-a very religious fan1ily. This day is warm and pleasant. We are now in the middle of a prairie feeding and eating. Some of the boys-Ellis and Arnold-are playing mumble­ the-peg. Ben also took a hand.-Crossed the Mississippi at six o'clock P. M., at Pontoosuc and Mr.1.dison. Madison is a fine-looking place and some day will be a business city, but it is sickly. The first half mile after entering the Territory of Iowa we saw a man drunk, lying on a log. The first meal we ate in Iowa was on corn bread.-Stopped for the night one mile from Madison, on the road to Farmington.­ Last night left my watch at Mr. King's, five miles east of Plymouth. Iv! ay 15th: Left this morning for the destined port. Arrived at Farmington at two o'clock P. M.-Traveled in going to Iowa 652 miles. Was on the road 19½ days.-W e have examined a scope of country in Iowa. It is new and the land looks good. Tolhnan's and Coon's farms are cheap and good. Think of buying the one or the other.-We averaged 36 miles per day during our journey. A1a}' 20th: We are now at John Lawrence's. This day we made a partial trade with Tollman. Visited the farms of Coon and Lawrence. -We have just returned from a fishing tour to the Des Moines River. Farmington is a thriving village but the buildings are very poor. Town full of stumps. Ordinary-laking c1t1zens. Land around Farmington is very good. The Des :Moines is a beautiful river and has a rapid current. THE BARGER JOURllAL 45

But it is sickly-fever and ague. Fort Madison has the same name and deserves it.

Alay 22nd: This day purchased a farm from Asa Tollman, and made, I think, $500 on each. The farm we purchased has 250 acres of prairie and 150 acres of timber. This timber is white oak, hickory, basswood and cottonwood, together with hazel bushes. The prairie is rolling and good soil. There is a stream of water passing through the farm-a good one; and there is a half-s.tory house and a good well of water. Forty acres lie two miles from the farm-all timber. Part of the farm is in Van Buren County. The part in Lee County is 14 miles from th~ county seat of Van Buren County and 22 miles from the county seat of Lee County (Fort Madison).

May 23rd: Intend to start for John Lawrence's tomorrow, where Ben and myself are to deliver temperance lectures or addresses. On the next day we start for Keokuk to take a boat for St. Louis, and thence home. I feel very anxious to be at home to see my family. I often see them in an imaginary way. I fancy I see my little boys running around as lively as crickets. Again all my pleasure is destroyed when I fancy I see some of my family on a bed of sickness and maybe some of them on their deathbed.

1'.1ay 24th: Left Farmington for home. Came as far as John Law­ rence's. Ben and myself delivered temperance addresses to a respectable audience at the home of Mr. Newhouse. We are now going to Keokuk to take a boat for St. Louis. E. D. Smith is with us. The people in this vicinity are anxious to promote the cause of temperance. Jt.,1 a3,· 25: Left Lawrence's, passed Montrose. Saw Des Moines Bar­ racks and Nauvoo, or Mormontown. The latter is very large and beauti­ ful. We then went to Keokuk, where we are now waiting for a boat. Expect it hy eight o'clock. It is now four o'clock P. M. Edward Lee who came with us has just left. Seemed to feel very bad at leaving us.­ Keokuk is situated on the Mississippi River four miles above the mouth of the Des Moines River and 22 miles below Fort Madison. I think it will one day be the city of Iowa. The inhabitants are rather rough and profane. They use the drops too freely. I am informed the inhabitants are all rough on the lvf ississippi. The appearance of the country is beauti­ ful. Land lies well, except along the river where there are some bluffs and it is rather hilly. This valley is at the foot of the rapids on the 1nssissip[)i.-One thing I must say for Keokuk: some of the inhabitants are civil and genteel in appcarancc.-Five-thirty o'clock P. iVL and no boat come yet. \Ve arc very impatient-Got on boarcl the boat Rosalie at 10 o'clock P. 11. A splendid boat. The Rosalie and Horcas ran a race from St. Louis to Keokuk. The Rosalie beat by abont 400 yards. They arced since we got on board, from Keokuk to Quincy, Illinois, \vhcre 46 THE BARGER JOURNAL both stopped. Are now preparing to race again.-We passed \tVarsaw, Illinois, and Tully, Iowa. Quincy is a beautiful place. May 26th: Five o'clock A. M.-We are still lying at Quincy, Illinois. -We have started and now stop at Marion City, Missouri. It's a very sickly, dead place. The land is level and good. The river here is two miles wide with a great many islands in it.-Passed Hannibal. Stopped at Clarksville to obtain wood and take freight. It is a village like many others on the Mississippi-gong to destruction owing to some cause which I cannot account for. Ran aground twice today. The river is low. A1 ay 27: Arrived in St. Louis at six o'clock A. M. Walked through the city. It's a large place and full of business. All kinds of vegetables in the markets. Saw a fish which weighed ISO pounds. Sugar costs four cents per pound; molasses thirty cents a gallon. Goods of all kinds cheap. Twenty-five or thirty boats lying at St. Louis.-Splendid courthouse, Catholic Church,-and everything else the world affords to make us happy. Saw 40 cords of buffalo skins.-Two o'clock P. M. Just got aboard the boat Tr~bune.-Left the Tribune and took passage on the West Wind, May 28th: Still on board the West Wind. At 11 o'clock A. M. left St. Louis. Passed Jefferson Barracks-£ull of soldiers. Afay 29th: Sunday morning. Now ten miles up the Ohio River. Heavy storm last night. Put to shore and lay there until it was over. The storm lasted two hours. There was much thunder and lightning. We were about four miles above the mouth of the Ohio River.-Passed Paducah at the mouth of the Tennessee River, Kentucky. We are now going up­ stream at the rate of fifteen miles per hour. The banks of the river are low and the principal timber is cottonwood. The river here is inter­ rupted by a number of islands. The stage of elevation is medium.-The boat we are now on runs faster upstream than any vessel I ever saw. I can not say that I feel afraid. My doctrine is what is to be will be; so what is the use to perplex ourselves with fear.-1 do not feel disposed to run into danger. The boat we are on is trying to make the quickest trip that ever has been made from St. Louis to Cincinnati-a new boat and in good trim for speed. Has Evans patent safety valve and a wonder­ ful engine.-Passed a cave below Shawneetown called Rocking Cave. Large enough to admit six horses and a wagon.-At E. D. Lee's I ate part of a fish that weighed 150 pounds.-Two o'clock P. 1v1. We are now at Shawneetown, Illinois.-Four o'clock P. M. Stopped a few minutes to repair a bucket on a wheel. We are now ploughing through the river at the rate of 15 to 20 miles per hour. I can now sit at the stern of the boat and see three States-Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. It is a hard matter to tell when Sunday comes, for no Sunday is known. They never think of Sunday nor do they appear to care. May 30th: Nine o'clock A. 1vI. We are yet moving at the rate of 15 miles per hour. We are now sixty miles below Louisville. The nearer THE BARGER JOUR1\TAL 47

I get home the more homesick I get. I am very impatient to get home and would give five dollars if I could be there one hour. I find that it's difficult to find a place where a man can live without trouble and difficulty. The idea of hunting for a place to live happily is folly. Trouble and opposition will forever follow us while we live here. Places that have advantages are always followed by disadvantages. Man struggles to find a good place and deprives himself of the comforts he might enjoy; and by the time he finds a good place he is ready to die and turn to dust.-We are just passing through the locks in Kentucky. I left the boat at the falls and saw in a village called Portland a Kentucky giant. His height was seven feet and nine inches. His gun, which I saw, was eight feet long. It was presented to him by a gentleman from New Y ork.-The canal around the falls is three miles long and is cut through a solid rock, done by the State of Kentucky. It is a tremendous piece of work. The stone wall on the upper lock is 35 feet high.-Came from St. Louis to Louisville in 46 hours. The distance is 600 miles.

I-I ere the diary closes. The steamboat, West Wind, in her effort to make a record run from St. Louis to Cincinnati, soon after leaving Louisville burst her boilers. Dr. Bargar was the only member of his party who was drowned in the wreck. William Arnold and Benjamin Lee were his brothers-in-law. Edward Lee, who resided near Farmington, Iowa, was a brother of Benjamin Lee, and was probably the influence which pron1pted the journey to the new country. John Arnold was a brother of William Arnold. Of the further personnel of the party nothing is known. In 1908 William Arnold was reported as still living, being then about 84 years old. He resided at Omaha, Nebraska, and was a physician. Benjamin Lee was an attorney at law.

6. Marchand L. Barger, son of Dr. Valentine and Alice (Lee) Barger, of New Castle, Ohio, was about six years old when his father was drowned in the Ohio River, in the wreck of the West Wind, in 1842. He acquired the farn1 lands of his father, at Farmington, Iowa, where he n1arried ancl resided. Children:

7. Valentine Barger, of Farmington. I o·wa. 7. Gilbert Barger, of Farmington, I own. 7. John Barger, of Farmington_. I oie,,a. 48 THE BARGER JOURNAL

7. Valentine Barger, son of Jvfarchand L. Barger, of Farm­ ington, Iowa.

7. Gilbert Barger, son of Marchand L. Harger, of Farn1ing­ ton, Iowa.

7. John Barger, son of Marchand L. Barger, of Farmington, Iowa.

6. Byron L. Barger, the second son of Dr. Valentine and Alice (Lee) Barger, of New Castle, Coshocton County, Ohio, rwas about four years ·old when his father lost his Ii£ e in the wreck of the steamboat, West Wind, in the Ohio River, near Louisville, in 1842. He died single, in early manhood.

6. Gilbert Hare Bargar, the third son of Dr. Valentine and Alice (Lee) Bargar, of Ohio, was born in Buffalo, New York, March 25th, 1840, and was about hvo years old when his father was drowned in the Ohio River, in 1842, in the wreck of the steamboat, West Wind. He was educated in the county and village schools, at Cadiz, Ohio. Later he attended \Vest Brad­ ford Academy, and thereafter finished his course at the Ohio Law College, at Cleveland, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws on the 28th of June, 1861. Following his graduation he served in the Army of the Poton1ac as First Lieutenant and as Captain of Infantry until late in 1864. After the war he engaged in the general practice of law until his death. which occurred August 2nd, 1904. Following the close of the Civil War, he was for six years Clerk of courts; later he represented Coshocton County in the Ohio State Legislature for two terms,-resicling in that county from 1864 to 1865. In 1865 he was appointed United States Pension Agent for Ohio, which office he held for nearly five years, meanwhile removing to Columbus, Ohio. From 1893 CAr'rArN GrLBER'f HARE BARGAR (1840-1904)

THE BARGER JOURllAL 49 to 1897 he was Director of Law for the City of Columbus. During the Civil War he was n1arried to Sophia Jane Lakin, who survives him. Their children:

7. Minnie A. Bargar, who married F. A. Sells. 7. B,:yron L. Bargar, who marn·ed Florence Neil. 7. Gilbert M. Bargar, of Dublin, Ohio. 7. William A. Bargar, who married Helen Hardis~y. 7. Frances A. Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio. 7. Frederick C. Bargar, who married Al1'.ce Stewart. 7. Lucia Bargar, who married vVilliam Little.

7. Minnie A. Bargar, daughter of Captain Gilbert H. and Sophia Jane (Lakin) Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio, married F. A. Sell~, and resides in Columbus, Ohio. Daughter:

8. Marguerite Sells, of Columbus, Ohio.

8. Marguerite Sells, daughter of F. A. and Minnie A. (Bargar) Sells, of Columbus, Ohio.

7. Byron L. Bargar, son of Captain Gilbert H. and Sophia Jane (Lakin) Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio, studied law and upon graduation and admission to the bar he successfully practiced his profession in Columbus, Ohio, for many years. He was Captain of troops in the Spanish-An1erican War, and Colonel of the 4th Ohio Infantry for about seven years prior to the World War. He served as Colonel in the Inspector-General's Depart­ ment, with the 37th Division, throughout the vVorld War. being under fire four months during that period. He n1arried l\Iiss Florence Neil, of Ohio. Their children:

8. Julia Bargar, who married J olm Allen. 8. H ('11r3 1 Rarqar, of Colnmlms, Ohio. 8. Gilbert H. Bargar, wlzo died in 1921. 50 THE BARGER JOURNAL

8. Julia Bargar, daughter of Colonel Byron L. and Florence (Neil) Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio, married John Allen, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Daughter: 9. Julia Allen, of Columbus, Ohio.

9. Julia Allen, daughter of John and Julia (Bargar) Allen, of Columbus, Ohio.

8. Henry Bargar, son of Colonel Byron L. and Florence (Neil) Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio, resides in Columbus.

8. Gilbert H. Bargar, son of Colonel Byron L. and Florence (Neil) Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio, was educated in the graded schools of Columbus, Ohio, and at Annapolis. He died October 11th, 1921, in his home city, Columbus, having been killed by an automobile. Describing the accident, a Columbus paper said:

Hurled against a tree, Gilbert H. Bargar, aged 20, Ohio State student, and son of Colonel Byron L. Bargar, former Public Safety Director here and head of the old Fourth Ohio Regiment, received injuries which caused his death a few hours later. The accident, a peculiar one, happened at the noon hour, when hundreds of students leave the buildings and the campus for lunch. One machine, traveling north in High Street, crashed into- another crossing High Street and Fifth Avenue. It was whirled around, striking Gilbert Bargar and Mr. Schritzinger, who were on the curb, knocking them forcibly back to the side-walk on the east. They struck a tree and Gilbert Bargar was rendered unconscious. He was taken to the Protestant Hos­ pital. A crushed skull caused his death. Rated as a third-year student, although it was his first at Ohio State, Gilbert Bargar was taking an engineering course. He had spent two years at Annapolis, from which institution he was discharged because of heart trouble.

7. Gilbert Milton Bargar, son of Captain Gilbert H. an

8. William Webster Bargar, son of Dr. Gilbert Tvlilton Bargar, of Bryan, Williams County, Ohio, resides in Dublin, Ohio.

7. William Alexander Bargar, son of Captain Gilbert H. and Sophia Jane (Lakin) Bargar, of Colun1bus, Ohio, resides in Columbus, where he is engaged in the insurance business. He n1arried Helen Hardesty, of Ohio. They have two children-

8. Hardesty Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio. 8. William Bargar, of C olzmzb-us, Ohio.

8. Hardesty Bargar, son of William Alexander and Helen (Hardesty) Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio.

8. William Bargar, son of William Alexander and Helen (Hardesty) Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio.

7. Frances Arabella Bargar, daughter of Captain Gilbert H. and Sophia Jane (Lakin) Bargar, of Colun1hus, Ohio, is Librarian in the Carnegie Library, of Columbus, Ohio.

7. Frederick C. Bargar, son of Captain Gilbert I-I. and Sophia Jane (Lakin) Bargar, of Colun1hus, Ohio, served in the Spanish-i\n1erican \Var, where he was Sergeant in the 1st Ohio Cavalry, being then hut twenty years old. J-T e n1arriecl lVf iss

1 \ lice Stewart. of Cohnnhus, and resides in his ho111e cit r, where he is an experin1ental engineer. Children:

8 ..~foryarct f?aryar, of Col1rnzbus. Ohio. 8. Imoyc11c flarpar, of Col111nln,s. Ohio. 8. Ed,ward Rar_11ar, of Columlms, Olzio. 8. Alice Bar1;ar, of Col1unh11s, Olzio. 52 THE BARGER JOURNAL

8. Margaret Bargar, daughter of Frederick C. and Alice (Stewart) Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio.

8. Imogene Bargar, daughter of Frederick C. and Alice (Stewart) Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio.

8. Edward Bargar, son of Frederick C. and Alice (Stewart) Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio.

8. Alice Bargar, daughter of Frederick C. and Alice ( Stew­ art) Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio.

7. Lucia Bargar, daughter of Captain Gilbert H. and Sophia Jane (Lakin) Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio, married William Little, of Wilmette, Illinois. They have three children-

8. Lucia Little, of Wilmette, Chicago, Illinois. 8. Jane Little, of Wilmette, Chicago, Illinois. 8. Bettie Little, of Wilmette, Chicago, Illinois.

The family resides at Wilmette, a suburb city of Chicago, on Lake Michigan.

8. Lucia Little, eldest daughter of William and Lucia (Bargar) Little, of Wilmette, Chicago, Illinois.

8. Jane Little, daughter of \Villiam and Lucia (Bargar) Little, of Wilmette, Chicago, Illinois.

8. Bettie Little, daughter of William and Lucia (Bargar) Little, of Wilmette, Chicago, Illinois. THE BARGER JOUR1\TAL 53

5. John C. Bargar, son of Valentine and Jane (Tviillikin) Bargar, of New York State, was born March 24th, 1813, and died April 10th, 1896. He married Isabel Day, and resided in New York State. Their children:

6. Louise Bargar, ioho died single. 6. Jephtha Bargar, who married Sarah Spiker. 6. 111 argaret Bargar, who married Newton Denning. 6. Amanda Bargar, of N C'W Y or!, State. 6. George D. Bargar, of 1Vew Yark State. 6. lvl ary E. Bargar, who married David Gatchell. 6. William A. Bargar, of N cw York State. 6. Ida Belle Bargar, of New York State.

6. Louise Bargar, daughter of John C. and Isabel (Dav) Bargar, of New York State, died single.

6. Jephtha Bargar, son of John C. and Isabel (Day) Bargar, of New York State, was born January 29th, 1840. He married Sarah Ann Spiker, of New York State. Their children:

7. John A. B. Bargar, who married Rebecca Dyer. 7. Marion A. Bargar, who married Belle Shaughy. 7. Earl J. Bargar, who married Eli::abeth Crawford. 7. Maud V. Bargar, who married Frank Beatty. 7. Ida Belle Bargar, who died in 1874. 7. 11 ary E. A. Bargar, who married J. L. Casperson. 7. G. Paul R. Bargar, who married Mana lvl cFadden. 7. William E. Bargar, who married llfinnie J. Cleland.

7. John A. B. Bargar, son of J ephtha and Sarah ~i\nn

(Spiker) Bargar, of New York State, was horn August 28th 1 1864. He n1arried Rebecca Dyer. The f a1nily resides in Seattle, Washington.

7. Marion A. Bargar, son of J ephtha and Sarah Ann (Spiker) Bargar, of New York State, was born A.pril 10th, 54 THE BARGER JOURNAL

1868. He n1arried Belle Shaughy. The fan1ily resides in Seattle, Washington.

7. Earl J. Bargar, son of J ephtha and Sarah Ann (Spiker) 1Bargar, of New York State, was born June 24th, 1870. He married Elizabeth Craw£ ord. They reside in Cadiz, Ohio.

7. Maud V. Bargar, daughter of Jephtha and Sarah Ann (Spiker) Bargar, of New York State, was born April 15th, 1873. She married Frank Beatty. They reside in Seattle, Wash­ ington. Children :

8. Hazel Beatty, of Seattle, Washington. 8. Frank Beatty, of Seattle, Washington.

8. Hazel Beatty, daughter of Frank and Maud V. (Bargar) Beatty, of Seattle, Washington.

8. Frank Beatty, son of Frank and Maud V. (Bargar) Beatty, of Seattle, Washington.

7. Ida Belle Bargar, daughter of Jephtha and Sarah Ann (Spiker) Bargar, of New York State, was born February 28th, '1874, and died March 1st, 1874.

7. Mary Emma Alice Bargar, daughter of Jephtha and Sarah Ann (Spiker) Bargar, of New York State, was horn June 20th, 1877. She married J. L. Casperson. The family resides in Seattle, Washington.

7. G. Paul R. Bargar, son of J ephtha and Sarah Ann (Spiker) Bargar, of New York State. was born ..April 23rd, 1881. He married l\1ana McFadden. THE BARGER JOURNAL 55

7. William Emerson Bargar, son of J ephtha and Sarah A.nn (Spiker) Bargar, of New York State, was horn March 18th, 1866, at Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio. He married, first, J\Iinnie J. Cleland, J Ui.1e 19th, 1894, at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of William and Phoebe Cleland, of Pitts­ burgh, and was born I\1arch 22nd, 1866, and died August 22nd, 1917, at Derby, New York. Children:

8. Beatrice P. Bargar, who married John V. Hines. 8. Portia Lucile Bargar, 'lerlzo '1'.C.'OS born in Pittsburgh. 8. J\,f iriam B. Bargar, who died in 1912. 8. Emerson Cleland Bargar, who was born in 1911.

His second wife was Miss J\1argaretha Heidklang, of New York City, to whom he was married October 16th, 1918. She is the daughter of Otto and 1\iargaretha Heidklang, of Brooklyn, New York, and was born July 22nd, 1876. She was a noted church and concert singer. W illian1 Emerson Bargar is an intelligent and enterprising citizen, a banker of many years' experience, and from 1904 to 1911, was Government National Bank Examiner for Western New York State. The family resides in Buffalo, New York.

8. Beatrice P. Bargar, daughter of William Emerson and Minnie J. (Cleland) Bargar, of Buffalo, New York, was horn June 4th, 1895, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She married John Vernon Hines, of Sacramento, California, April 9th, 1918, at Buffalo, New York.

8. Portia Lucile Bargar, daughter of \Villiam Emerson and l\f innie J. (Cleland) Bargar, of Buffalo, New York, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 3rd, 1903.

8. Miriam B. Bargar, daughter of \Villian1 En1erson and J\Iinnie J. (Cleland) Bargar, of Buffalo, N e,v York, vvas horn in the n1onth of June, 1908. 56 THE BARGER JOURNAL

8. Emerson Cleland Bargar, son of William Emerson and Minnie J. (Cleland) Bargar, of Buffalo, New York, was born July 10th, 1911, at Derby, New York.

6. Margaret Bargar, daughter of John C. and Isabel (Day) Bargar, of New York State, was born May 30th, 1842. She married Newton Denning. They reside at Hutchinson, Kansas.

6. Amanda Bargar, daughter of John C. and Isabel (Day) Bargar, of New York State, was born December 26th, 1844. Deceased.

6. George D. Bargar, son of John and Isabel (Day) Bargar, of New York State, was born November 29th, 1849. He is now decease(l.

6. Mary Elizabeth Bargar, daughter of John C. and Isabel (Day) Bargar, of New York State, ·was born March 8th, 1852. She married David Gatchell. The f an1ily resided at Uhrichsville, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where, also, David died about five years ago. Mary Elizabeth, his wife, survives him.

6. William A. Bargar, son of John and Isabel (Day) Bargar, of New York State, was born March 8th, 1856. Deceased.

6. Ida Belle Bargar, the youngest child of John and Isabel (Day) Bargar, of New York State, was born Decen1ber 28th, 1859. Deceased.

5. William A. Bargar, son of Valentine and Jane (l\1illikin) Bargar, of New York State, married --- Lafferty. Children: THE B.ARGER JOURNAL 57

6. Elmer Ellsworth Bargar, of Cadi:;, Ohio. 6. Emnia Bargar, of Cadi:;, Ohio. 6. Flora Bargar, of Cadi:;, Ohio. 6. Laura Bargar, of Cadi:;, Ohio. 6. Margaret Bargar, of Cat.ii:;, Olzio. 6. lrfinnie Bargar, of CadiE, Ohio. 6. Mary Jane Bargar, of Cadi:;, Ohio. William Alexander Bargar is now deceased. He was an attor­ ney, of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio. He also successfully engaged in farming.

6. Elmer Ellsworth Bargar, son of William A. Bargar, of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio.

6. Emma Bargar, daughter of William A. Bargar, of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio.

6. Flora Bargar, daughter of William A. Bargar, of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio.

6. Laura Bargar, daughter of William A. Bargar, of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio.

6. Margaret Bargar, daughter of William A. Bargar, of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio.

6. Minnie Bargar, daughter of William A. Bargar, of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio.

6. Mary Jane Bargar, daughter of William A. Bargar, of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio.

5. Elizabeth Bargar, daughter of Valentine and Jane 58 THE BARGER JOURNAL

( J\;Iillikin) Bargar, of I~ ew York State, married Alexander 1IcFadden, a prominent farmer, of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio. Their children:

6. Joseph McFadden, of Harrison County, Ohio. 6. ]dary I. AfcFadden, of Harrison County, Ohio. 6. A1artha A. AlcFadden, of Harrison Count}', Ohio. 6. El:;y A1 cFaddcn, of Harrison Count3,1, O/zio. The family resided near Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio, and engaged in farming.

6. Joseph McFadden, son ~f Alexander and Elizabeth (Bargar) McFadden, of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio.

6. Mary J. McFadden, daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth (Bargar) McFadden, of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio.

6. Martha A. McFadden, daughter of Alexander and Eliza­ beth (Bargar) McFadden, of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio.

6. Elzy McFadden, farmer; son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Bargar) McFadden, of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio.

5. Jacob Bargar, son of Valentine and Jane (Millikin) Bargar, of New York State, engaged in farming, near Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio. He married --- Minter, of Cadiz. They had a family of six or seven children.

NATHAt~IEL BARGER

a. Nathaniel Barger, of New York State, is said to have been a clergyn1an. He n1arried and resided somewhere in New York. There were four children- THE BARGER JOURI'/AL 59 b. Nathaniel S. Barger, who married Jennette Farris. b. Ralph Barger, of New Yark State. b. Hollister Barger, of New York State. b. Elias Barger, of New Yark State.

b. Nathaniel S. Barger, son of Rev. Nathaniel Barger, of New York State, was an inventor. He was the originator of wheel ball-bearings, deep-tilling disk plows, etc., and effected practical improvements for several agricultural implements and for vehicles. He married, first, Jennette Farris, in 1858. Their children:

c. James M. Barger, who married Aurelia Foster. c. Grace Barger, who married -- Bogart. c. Stella Barger, who married -- Frank. c. Clarence Barger, vf Iowa. By his second wife Nathaniel S. Barger had four children-

c. Alice Barger, of Iowa. c. Edith Barger, of Iowa. c. Benjamin Barger, of Iowa. c. Maud Barger, of I o·wa. He died in St. Joseph, Missouri, where he had gone for treatn1ent for a carbuncle on the neck; the growth had becon1e infected however, and would not yield to surgical skill, causing his death.

c. James M. Barger, son of Nathaniel S. and Jannette (Farris) Barger, was born in 1859. He married Aurelia Foster, and resides at Jesup, Buchanan County, Iowa, where he is en­ gaged in the mercantile business. Children:

d. Earl Barger, ·who married Clara DencJ'. d. Benita Barger, of J csup, I mca. d. Grace Barger, of J esllP, I 07.t1a.

d. Earl Barger, son of James 11. and Aurelia (Foster) Barger, of Jesup, Iowa, is with the Farmer's Trust & Savings 60 THE BARGER JOURNAL

Bank, of Charles City, Iowa. In 1917 he was married to Clara Deney, of Iowa. They have one child- e. Gean Barger, of Charles Cit31, I o'wa.

e. Gean BaTger, daughter of Earl and Clara (Deney) Barger, of Charles City, Iowa.

d. Benita Barger, daughter of James M. and Aurelia (Fos­ ter) Barger, of Jesup, Iowa, is with the Jesup State Bank, Jesup, Iowa.

d. Grace Barger, daughter of James 1\1. and Aurelia (Foster) Barger, of Jesup, Iowa, is a student in the Nurses' Training School, in Iowa City, Iowa.

c. Grace Barger, daughter of Nathaniel S. and Jennette (Farris) Barger, of Iowa, married --- Bogart. They reside in Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa.

c. Stella Barger, daughter of Nathaniel S. and Jennette (Farris) Barger, of Jesup, Iowa, married --- Frank, of Iowa. They reside in Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa.

c. Clarence Barger, son of Nathaniel S. and Jennette (Farris) Barger, of Jesup, Iowa.

c. Alice Barger, daughter of Nathaniel S. Barger, of Iowa, and granddaughter of Rev. Nathaniel Barger, of New York State. THE BARGER JOURlVAL 61

c. Edith Barger, daughter of Nathaniel S. Barger, of Iowa, and granddaughter of Rev. Nathaniel Barger, of New York State.

c. Benjamin Barger, son of Nathaniel S. Barger, of Iowa, and grandson of Rev. Nathaniel Barger, of New York State.

c. Maud Barger, daughter of Nathaniel S. Barger, of Iowa, and granddaughter of Rev. Nathaniel Barger, of New York State.

b. Ralph Barger, son of Rev. Nathaniel Barger, of New York State.

b. Hollister Barger, son of Rev. Nathaniel Barger, of New York State.

b. Elias Barger, son of Rev. Nathaniel Barger, of Ne,v York State.

PEEKSKILL AND VICINITY

Allen Barger, of Peekskill, New York. He is a jeweler 111 that city.

Allen Barger, of Peekskill, New York, was a n1achinist and resided in Peekskill. He is now deceased.

a. Amos C. Barger, of Peekskill, N e,v \" ork, is a contractor and builder. Associated with hi111 is his son, Earl Barger, the firm nan1e being An1os C. Barger & Son. 62 THE BARGER JOURNAL

b. Earl Barger, of Peekskill, New York, is a son of Amos C. Barger, a contractor and builder. He is associated with his father, the firm name being Amos C. Barger & Son.

Charles Barger, of Peekskill, New York. He has been a resident of Cincinnati, since 1914.

Clarence A. Barger, of Peekskill, New York. He is cashier in one of the business houses of Peekskill.

Elmer Barger, of Peekskill, New York, is connected with the Eagle Garage Company, of that city.

Frank Barger, of Peekskill, New York, is a carpenter of that city.

Henry L. Barger, of Peekskill, New York, is a member of the firm of Barger & Powell, of that city.

James A. Barger, of Peekskill, New York.

James H. Barger, of Peekskill, New York, 1s a merchant tailor of that city.

James ·L. Barger, of Peekskill, New York.

Mildred Barger, of Peekskill, New York.

Orlando Barger, of Peekskill, New York, is now deceased. THE BARGER JOURNAL 63

Oscar V. Barger, of Peekskill, New York, was a n1ember of the firm of Barger & Powell, insurance, real estate, auctioneers, land appraisers and adjusters, of that city. He is now deceased.

Ranson Barger, of Peekskill, New York.

Reuben Barger, of Peekskill, New York.

Samuel Barger, of Peekskill, New York.

Theodore H. Barger, of Peekskill, New York.

Theron Barger, of Peekskill, New York.

Wakely Barger, of Peekskill, New York.

William H. Barger, of the Peekskill section of New York, was born October 31st, 1822, and died December 14th, 1912, aged 90 years, 1 n1onth and 13 clays. His wife, Elizabeth Jane, died June 2nd, 1869, aged 42 years, 10 months and 12 days. Both were buried in the cemetery at Adams Corners, not far from Peekskill.

a. William Barger, of the Peekskill section of New York, married Mary Horton, and located in New York City. They had two daughters, Elizabeth and Tan1ar. One daughter 1narried a kinsn1an f ro111 Nova Scotia, and returned with hin1 to that coun­ try; the other n1arriecl a Horton, of City Island, Westchester County, New York. 64 THE BARGER JOURNAL

b. Elizabeth Barger, daughter of \Villia111 and 1\1ary ( Hor­ ton) Barger, of Ne\v York City.

b. Tamar Barger, daughter of Williatn and Mary (Horton) Barger, of New York City.

Herbert T. Barger, of White Plains, West Chester County, New York, is an attorney.

a. Samuel F. Barger, of New York City, was a prominent New York financier there in the latter part of the century just closed. He was intin1ately associated with Willian1 K. Vanderbilt in the New York Central Railway and allied roads, and with Vanderbilt visited Europe to investigate roads there. Besides being a director in n1any railroads he was also a director in the Union Trust Con1pany, and was pron1inent in many large affairs and interests. Children: b. Milton S. Barger, of New Yark City. b. Edna H. Barger, of flew York Cit31• b. -- Barger (Alrs. Barger-Waller), of New York City. In his book, "The Americanization of Edward Bok," Mr. Bok, of Philadelphia, 1nentions the subject of the above paragraph in the following connection:

It (1876 and later) was the period of William H. Vanderbilt's as­ cendancy in Western Union control; and the railroad millionaire and his c01npanions, Hamilton McK. Twombly, J an1es H. Banker, San1- uel F. Barger, Alonzo B. Cornell, Augustus Schell, and Willia1n Orton were objects of great interest to me.

b. Milton S. Barger, son of San1ucl F. Barger, of N e\v York City, is a pron1inent citizen of New York. Grand Central Tern1- inal, New York City.

b. Edna H. Barger, daughter of San1uel F. Barger, of New THE BARGER JOURlVAL 6.5

York City, resides in New York. During the Great \\Tar she was very active in Reel Cross work.

a. Henry Barger, of New York City, married and resides in New York. He has a son, Ja1nes L. Barger.

b. James L. Barger, son of Henry Barger, of New York City, resides in New York.

BUFFALO

Edward Barger, of Buffalo, New York, is a bookkeeper in that city.

Arthur Barger, of Buffalo, New York, a watchtnan in that city, is now deceased.

GERRIT BARGER

On the 6th of February, 1912, Gerrit Barger, of Amsterdam, Holland, called on the late Major Fred Charles Barger, of New York City, and presented him with the following record of his ancestry, which we translate from the German.

1. -- Barger, died November 14th, 1796. Executor of the estate in Bimilten. 2. Harm Barger married to Geerdj en Schoemaker. 3. Following ( or succeeding) Executor Harm Barger, born in 17 46; died February 8th, 1810. 4. Lambert Barger moved to Amsterdam and married to 11arretje Mulder. S. Hindrick Barger married, first, Swenne Scholten. His second wife was Janna Jeurink, to whom he was married December 5th, 1812. 6. Following ( or succeeding) Executor Hindrick Barger, born June 28th; died January 14th, 1846. 7. Gerrit Barger moved to Amsterdam. ( Priest Holland.) 8. Harm Barger moved to Amsterdam. 66 THE BARGER JOURNAL

9. Harm Barger. 10. Following ( or succeeding) Harm Barger. 11. Jan Barger moved to Amsterdam. 12. Geerd Barger moved to Amsterdam. 13. Hindrick Barger. 14. Following ( or succeeding) Executor Hindrick Barger. 15. Gerrit Barger moved to Amsterdam. 16. Jan Barger. 17. Barend Barger moved to Amsterdam. He was the father of Gerrit Barger, whose name heads this record. 18. Swenne Barger. 19. S wenne and Verne remained in the dukedom (county, province) . Lucke Barger. 20. Janna and Gertj e Barger. With the above entries we bring to a close the record of the Putnam Valley family. As soon as further data is received from its members, the record will be extended in the pages of the JOURNAL. We shall next follow with the Bargars of Baltimore, whose ancestor may have been contemporary with Andrew in Holland.

THE BARGARS OF BALTI MORE

The Bargars of Baltimore County, came from Taneytown, a small town in Carroll County situated on a railroad, about five miles from the Pennsylvania line. Efforts to ascertain the num­ ber, the names, and the relationship of the Bargars who came to Baltimore from Carroll County, have not been very satisfac­ tory so far. From the reports received fron1 certain members of the present Baltimore descendants of the Carroll County Bargars, it appears that two members, both named Deeter, owned land where Hookstown, a suburb of Baltimore City, is now lo­ cated ; but it does not appear they were the first Bargars there : their parents, or the parents of one of them, at least, must have settled at Hookstown at quite an early period. Old Arlington Cemetery was there, and in it are buried a number of the early Bargar residents at Hookstown. The Bargars and Hooks owned a large tract of land there. THE B;:4.RGER JOURNAL 67

DEETER BARGAR, BORN IN 1738 Of Deeter Bargar, born at Hookstown, Baltimore, about the year 1738, we quote fron1 an entry in his bible as follows:

Deeter Bargar, a well-known citizen of Baltimore, died on Tues­ day evening, April 8th, 1825, at his late residence, sixty-five Frank­ lin Street, near Park Avenue, in his eighty-seventh year. He had been confined to his bed one week, death resulting from old age. Mr. Bargar was born in Hookstown, Baltimore County. Nearly all of his life was spent in Baltimore City. He was a bricklayer by trade, and for many years leading master-builder. He constructed the pres­ ent Mount Vernon Hotel; the residence of Dr. J. Hanson Thomas, southwest corner of Charles and Monument Streets; the brickwork of the Peabody Institute, corner of Monun1ent and Charles Streets; Shepard Asylum of Baltimore County, all of the buildings for Johns Hopkins, and the old city reservoir on Chase Hill, near the present P. E. Church. He was for thirty-six years director of the Baltimore Savings Institution, and for thirty years was on the committee that invested the funds. His knowledge of the character of the buildings and also their value, was of great service in shaping the decisions of the committee. Mr. Bargar, who had gained the respect and confi­ dence of the community, declined to hold any public office. He left a widow and no children-only one by adoption. We are told that he was twice married and that his second wife was a Dukehart.

DEETER BARGAR, BORN IN 1749 1. Deeter Bargar was born July 1st, 1749, and died April 8th, 1825. He married Margaret Hook, June 8th, 1773. She was born August 24th, 1752, and died April 25th, 1809. Their children:

2. Barbara Bargar, born June 25th, 1774. 2. A1 argarct Bargar, born October 8th, 1776. 2. Joseph Bargar, born N 07.Jcmber 7th, 1778. 2. Niclzolas Bargar, born April 15th, 1781. 2. AI ar}' Bargar, borJZ June 9tlz, 1784. 2. John Bargar, bonz Allgnst 27th, 1786. 2. Gcorye Bargar, born Fcbrztar}' 11th, 1789.

2. Barbara Bargar, daughter of Deeter and JVIargaret 68 THE BARGER JOURNAL

(Hook) Bargar, of I-Iookstown, Baltin1ore, Maryland, was born June 25th, 177 4.

2. Margaret Bargar, daughter of Deeter and Margaret (Hook) Bargar, of Hookstown, Baltimore, Maryland, was born October 8th, 1776.

2. Joseph Bargar, son of Deeter and Margaret (Hook) Bargar, of Hookstown, Baltin1ore, lVIarylan

Tuesday, January 28th, 1823. The Governor and Council made the fol­ lowing appointments: City militia-First Rifle Battalion-Willam Howard, Captain; Samuel D. Walker, Joseph Wylie, John Caems, Lieutenants. Sec­ ond Rifle Battalion-James Mosher, Jr., Major (vice John P. Kennedy, Colonel Fifty-first Regiment). First Artillery Regiment-William Wilson, Major ( vice Ross resigned). Twenty-seventh Regiment Infantry-William Buck, Major ( vice Lane deceased). Twenty-ninth Regiment Infantry­ Benjamin Edes, Colonel ( vice John S. Smith appointed Brigadier General). Fifty-second Regiment Infantry-] ames Tanner, Maj or ( vice Gill) ; Joseph Bargar, Captain; Andrew Smith, Lieutenant; William Amey, Ensign; John Smith, Jr., ensign of Captain Young's Company.

3. Joseph Henry Bargar, son of Joseph and Ann (Bosley) Bargar, of Baltin1ore, Maryland, was, like his father and grand­ father, a contractor in Balti111ore. He 1narried Caroline C. McCotter, of Maryland. They had five children: 69

4. Gcorye TVaslzi11yton Raryar, 'U}/10 ,narri.cd Priscz:!la TVoodlzat,11. 4. Carrie E. Bar!Jar, 'i.( 1/zo died sinylc. 4. Lavinia ~·1. Baryar, wlzo resided in Baltimore. 4. Nora Buryar, wlzo 111arriccl Oscar C. J11n1c3·. 4. Joseph Alfred Bargar, 'a 1ho married ~-lnlla E. Ferguson.

4. George Washington Bargar, son of Joseph Henry and Caroline C. ( McCotter) Bargar, of Balti111ore, Maryland, was born in 1852. He was an ironworker in Baltimore. He 1nar­ ried Priscilla Woodhatch. Their children:

5- J oscph Oscar Bargar, 'luho married Rosa Koenig. 5. George TV. Bargar, who died in 1899. 5. Edna C. Bargar, ·wlzo married John C. Sturgeon. 5. Willard E. Bargar, wlzo married I rcne Bangs.

5. Joseph Oscar Bargar, son of George Washington and Priscilla Bargar, of Balti1nore, was born in 1874. He resides in Baltimore where he is connected with the C. P. Telephone Company. In May, 1899, he was 1narried to Miss Rosa Koenig.

5. George W. Bargar, son of George Washington and Pris­ cilla Bargar, of Baltimore, was born in 1879, and died in 1899. He was unmarried.

5. Edna C. Bargar, daughter of George vVashington and Priscilla Bargar, of Baltin1ore, lviaryland, was born in 1882. She is ,vell educated, entertaining and clever. On the 29th of April, 1914, she was 1narriecl to Sun1n1erfield Sturgeon, who is connected with a wholesale \villowware, crockery and glass\vare con1pany, of Baltin1ore. Son:

6. J olzn Douglas Sturgeon, of Baltimore.

6. John Douglas Sturgeon, son of S11111111erfielcl and Edna C. (Bargar) Sturgeon, of Balti111ore, Maryland. 70 THE BARGER JOURNAL

5. Willard E. Bargar, son of George Washington and Pris­ cilla Bargar, of Balti111ore, Maryland, was born in 1891. He re­ sides in Baltin1ore where he is connected with the Balti111ore Tube Con1pany. On the 31st of December, 1913, he was 111arriecl to Miss Irene Bangs. They have two children-

6. George Willard Bargar, of Baltimore. 6. Audrey Pamelia Bargar, of Baltiniore.

6. George Willard Bargar, son of Willard E. and Irene Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland.

6. Audrey Pamelia Bargar, daughter of Willard E. and Irene Bargar, of Balti1nore, Mary land.

4. Carrie Elizabeth Bargar, daughter of Joseph Henry and Caroline C. ( McCotter) Bargar, of Baltin1ore, Maryland, was born in Baltimore in 1861, and died there, unmarried, in 1920. A relative said of her: "Her Ii f e was a life of self-sacrifice." She was buried in Mount Olivet Ce111etery, in the southwestern section of Baltimore.

4. Lavinia A. Bargar, daughter of Joseph Henry and Car­ oline C. Bargar, of Baltimore, married --- Henry and resided in Baltin1ore, where she died December 30, 1875, aged 29 years, and was buried in Mount Olivet Cen1etery, Baltitnore. Son:

5. Robert Henry, of Baltiniorc, Mar11land.

5. Robert Henry, son of --- and Lavinia A. (Bargar) Henry, of Baltin1ore, Maryland. l-le n1arried Edna Milburn. 1"'hey have one child-

6. Jvlarion Henry, of Balli-more, Maryland. JosEPH ALFRED BARGAR (1850-1923)

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6. Marion Henry, daughter of Robert and Edna (Milburn) Henry, of Baltimore, Maryland.

4. Nora Bargar, daughter of Joseph Henry and Caroline C. ( McCotter) Bargar, of Baltimore, married Oscar C. Jurney, of Chestertown, Nlaryland. She died about the year 1895 ; her husband died about the year 1883. Both were buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore. They had two children: 5. Etta C. Jurne:y, of Balt·inwre, Maryland. 5. Oscar C. Jurney, of Baltimore, Maryland.

5. Etta C. Jurney, daughter of Oscar C. and Nora (Bargar) Jurney, of Baltimore, Maryland.

5. Oscar C. Jurney, son of Oscar C. and Nora (Bargar) Jurney, of Baltimore, Maryland.

4. Joseph Alfred Bargar, son of Joseph Henry and Caro­ line C. ( McCotter) Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland, was born July 16th, 1850, in Baltimore, and died July 9th, 1923, at three o'clock in the morning, aged 72 years, 11 months and 26 days. He was a brick-laying contractor and one of the oldest in Bal­ timore. He was well known in the Baltimore section of the country as a builder of gas-retort furnaces, bench masonry, and railway-power plants. On the 13th of July, 1872, he was n1ar­ ried to Anna Ferguson, who survives hin1. She was born in Baltimore October 23rd, 1849. Children:

5. George E. V. Rargar, who died in 7879. 5. Elinor D. Bargar, born N 01.!cmber 4tlz, 1873. 5. Joseph A. Bargar, born October 23rd, 187 5. 5. Lavi11£a Ann Bargar, born l1mc 16th, 1877. 5. Olh1cr Bargar, born lune 25th, 1879. 5. Florence Baryar, born October 25th, 1881. 5. Olivia Bargar, born November 29th, 1882. THE B,/lRGER JOURNAL

A dutiful daughter of the subject of the above record writes as follows: My father was educated in Baltimore, intending to be a bookkeeper. He found, however, that his inclination was to mechanics and he became a brick­ layer, accompanying an uncle. Later he became a builders' foreman in Balti­ more, and from this beginning soon went into business for himself. He built a complete gas works in Chicago, thereby establishing a reputation for efficiency and skill that remained with him. His numerous contracts carried him into a number of States, and he said he had been 1n every State excepting California. . Father's complexion was fair, and he had twinkling blue eyes. He pos­ sessed good humor, was a good reader and writer, a good thinker, level­ headed, quiet and complacent. In trouble he was a good friend and adviser; in business he was polite and kind. He had a hobby which I think was unusual-that of taking nothing and making something of it ! If there was a person who needed lifting up and encouraged, he found a keen pleasure in aiding him, seeing only the good about him and never referring to his failings. During his four years of illness he remained thoughtful and cheerful. He never lost interest in what was going on, but as he grew older he seemed to persevere in taking a keener interest in what was transpiring, and had a new thought at the close of every day. Heart trouble was the cause of his illness and it finally took him from us. Two days before he died he wound his watch in his customary manner, told us all what to do, and until the last retained the full use of his faculties. He was the last member of a generation to pass on to the beyond.

5. George E. V. Bargar, son of Joseph Alfred and Anna (Ferguson) Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland, was born July 6th, 1872, and died July 30th, 1879.

5. Elinor Dora Bargar, daughter of Joseph Alfred and Anna Bargar, of Baltin1ore, was born November 4th, 1873. She resides at the parental home, in Baltimore.

5. Joseph Alfred Bargar, son of Joseph Alfred and i\nna Bargar, of Baltimore, was born October 23rd, 1875. He is his father's surviving partner, and is a brick contractor, furnace worker and builder of gas-retort furnaces, and travels extensively. He is unmarried; and as he says, the last of the Bargars of the name of Joseph in Baltimore. THE BARGER JOURtlAL 73

5. Lavinia Ann Bargar, daughter of Joseph Alfred and Anna Bargar, of Daltin1ore, l'v1aryland, was born June 16th, 1877. She resides in Baltin1ore, where she married John B. Falk, of the mail service.

5. Oliver Bargar, son of Joseph Alfred and Anna (Fergu­ son) Bargar, of Baltin1ore, Maryland, was born June 25th, 1879. He was educated in Baltin1ore, where also, he was 111arrie

6. Florence Lavinia Bargar, daughter of Oliver and Mat­ tie Antoinette (Duffey) Bargar, of Balti1nore, Maryland, was born in Baltimore, in the year 1902. She was educated in Balti­ more.

6. Waters Bargar, son of Oliver and Mattie A.ntoinette (Duffey) Bargar, of Baltimore, was born in Baltimore in 1904, where, also, he was educated.

6. Gladys Marie Bargar, daughter of Oliver and Mattie Antoinette (Duffey) Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland, ·was born in Baltin1ore in 1906, where, also, she was educated.

6. Evelyn Barg·ar, daughter of Oliver and Mattie Antoinette (Duffey) Bargar, of Balti111ore, Maryland, was born in Balti- 111ore, in 1910, where, also, she is being educated.

5. Florence Bargar, daughter of Joseph Alf red and Anna (Ferguson) Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland, was born October 74 THE BARGER JOURNAL

25th, 1881. She married Carson T. Charnock, a farmer, of North­ ampton County, Virginia. They reside at Cape Charles, Vir­ ginia. Children:

6. Horace Charnock, now eighteen 11ears old. 6. Annie Ma31 Charnock, now sixteen years old. 6. Roger Charnock, now fourteen years old. 6. L-illian Charnock, now twelve years old. 6. Caroline J. Charnock, now one year old. Mr. Carson T. Charnock is a member of one of the oldest fan1ilies in Northampton County. His grandfather attained to the age of 91 years, which, according to the records, exceeds the age of any other citizen hitherto a resident in that county.

6. Horace Charnock, son of Carson T. and Florence (Bargar) Charnock, of Cape Charles, Virginia, now eighteen years old, was educated in the Cape Charles High School, Cape Charles, Virginia.

6. Annie May Charnock, daughter of Carson T. and Flor­ ence (Bargar) Charnock, of Cape Charles, Virginia, now sixteen years old, graduated from the Cape Charles Hi_gh School with high honors. She is now a student in Richmond College.

6. Roger Charnock, son of Carson T. and Florence (Bargar) Charnock, of Cape Charles, Virginia, now fourteen years old, is being educated in the Cape Charles High School, Cape Charles, Virginia.

6. Lillian Charnock, daughter of Carson T. and Florence (Bargar) Charnock, of Cape Charles, Virginia, now twelve years old, is being educated in the Cape Charles schools, Cape Charles, Virginia.

6. Caroline J. Charnock, daughter of Carson T. and Flor­ ence (Bargar) Charnock, of Cape Charles, Virginia, now one year old. THE BARGER JOURNAL 75

5. Olivia Bargar, daughter of Joseph Alfred and Anna (Ferguson) Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland, was born in Bal­ timore, Noven1ber 29th, 1882. She married Wallace Bradley, of Port Norfolk, Virginia. He is a railway conductor. Chil­ dren:

1 6. Margaret Olivia Bradle3 , of Port Norfolk, Virginia. 6. Benjan1in Bradley, of Port Norfolk, Virginia. 6. Virginia Bradley, of Port Norfolk, Virginia. 6. Laban Bradley, of Port Norfolk, Virginia. 6. Raymond Bradley, of Port Norfolk, Virginia. 6. Dorris Bradley, of Port Norfolk, Virginia. 6. Challise Bradley, of Port Norfolk, Virginia.

6. :Margaret Olivia Bradley, daughter of Wallace and Olivia (Bargar) Bradley, of Port Norfolk, Virginia, nffw eighteen years old, was educated in Port Norfolk, Virginia.

6. Benjamin Bradley, son of Wallace and Olivia (Bargar) Bradley, of Port Norfolk, Virginia, now sixteen years old, is being educated in Port Norfolk, Virginia.

6. Virginia Bradley, daughter of Wallace and Olivia (Bar­ gar) Bradley, of Port Nor£ olk, Virginia, now fourteen years old, is being educated in Port Norfolk, Virginia.

6. Laban Bradley, son of Wallace and Olivia (Bargar) Bradley, of Port Norfolk, Virginia, now nine years old, is being educated in Port Norfolk, Virginia.

6. Raymond Bradley, son of \Vallace and 01ivia (Bargar) Bradley, of Port Norfolk, Virginia, is now five years old.

6. Dorris Bradley, daughter of \i\Tallace and Olivia (Bar­ gar) Bradley, of Port Norfolk, Virginia, is now two years old. 76 THE BARGER JOURNAL

6. Challise Bradley, infant daughter of Wallace and Olivia (Bargar) Bradley, of Port Norfolk, Virginia.

3. Mary Ann Bargar, daughter of Joseph and Ann (Bosley) Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland, resided in Baltin1ore.

2. Nicholas Bargar, son of Deeter and Margaret (Hook) Bargar, of Hookstown, Baltimore, Maryland, was born April 15th, 1781.

2. Mary Bargar, daughter of Deeter and Margaret (Hook) Bargar, of Hook~town, Baltin1ore, Maryland, was born June 9th, 1784. She married Thon1as Voyce and resided in Baltimore, where she died and was buried in Arlington Cen1etery, Hooks­ town.

2. John Bargar, son of Deeter and Margaret (Hook) Bar­ gar, of Baltimore, Maryland, was born at Hookstown, a suburb of Baltimore, August 27th, 1786, and died Novetnber 22nd, 1828. Catherine, his wife, died May 10th, 1841.

2. George Bargar, son of Deeter and Margaret (Hook) Bargar, of Hookstown, Baltin1ore, Maryland, was born Febru­ ary 11th, 1789, and died 1\1ay 23rd, 1844. He n1arriecl Elizabeth Hay, the daughter of John and Barbara (Mayer) Hay, of Bal­ timore. She was born in Baltin1ore May 18th, 1769, and died July 10th, 1867. Their children: 3. i'.1 ar3, I. Bargar, borJZ ..,lpril C>th, 18 78. 3. lll aryaret Bargar, born April 9th, 1818. 3. Catherine Buryur, burn ]\/ uz1t'111bcr 3rd, 1820. 3. Eli::;abctlz Baryar, [Jor,1 .'11(.

3. Mary J. Bargar, daughter of George and Elizabeth (I-Iay) Bargar, of Baltin1ore, Maryland, was born April 9th, 1818.

3. Margaret Bargar, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hay) Bargar, of Baltin1ore, Maryland, was born April 9th, 1818.

3. Catherine Bargar, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hay) Bargar, of Baltin1ore, Maryland, was born N oven1ber 3rd, 1820.

3. Elizabeth Bargar, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hay) Bargar, of Baltin1ore, 1\1aryland, was born August 10th, 1822.

3. Emma Bargar, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hay) Bargar, of Baltin1ore, Maryland, was born May 13th, 1825.

3. George W. Bargar, son of George and Elizabeth (Hay) Bargar, of Baltimore, lvlarylancl, was born May 21st, 1827. A me111ber of a line of contractors and builders, he was early in­ structed in this branch of industry by its actual perforn1ance. While still a young 111an he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, ·where he becan1e a bus driver. He succeeded in n1aking a wide acquaint­ ance there. A Mrs. Meeks, in whose ho111e he had lodged, took a fancy to hin1, and at her death, willed hitn her property> which was an estate of considerable value. Attracting the attention of the authorities of Cincinnati by his knowledge of public works, and the construction of the111, he vvas given the contract to build the great retaining walls of Eden Park Reservoir, of Cincinnati. 1'he work will long perpetuate his nan1e. Later he re1noved to Santa Barbara, California, ,vhere he accu1nulatecl consiclerahle wealth. I-!e then returned to Cincinnati. where he cliecl in 189-. }le never 111arried. 78 THE BARGER JOURNAL

3. Sarah M. Bargar, daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hay) Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland, was born February 1st, 1830.

3. Deeter H. Bargar, son of George and Elizabeth (Hay) Bargar, of Baltimor~, Maryland, was born February 24th, 1832.

3. John Hay Bargar, son of George and Elizabeth (Hay) Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland, was born May 22nd, 1834.

THE HAY FAMILY

John Hay was born in Pennsylvania, February 18th, 1764, being the son of Adam Hay. When christened his witnesses were John Mohr and wife. Barbara Mayer, his wife, was born in Baltimore, May 18th, 1769, and was christened June 25th, 1769, Adam Uber and ·his wife Susanna being witnesses. Their chil­ dren were:

1. Samuel Hay, born September 1st, 1792. 2. Elizabeth Hay, born June 23rd, 1794. She married George Bargar, the son of Deeter and Margaret (Hook) Bargar, January 25th, 1815, in Baltimore. 3. Daniel Hay, born September 4th, 1795. 4• Catherine Hay, born August 13th, 1797. 5. Charlotte Hay, born July 24th, 1799. 6. Thomas Hay, born August 5th, 1801. 7. Jessie Hay, born August 5th, 1803. 8. Susanna Hay, born May 8th, 1806. 9. Barhara Hay, born May 8th, 1806. 10. Harriet Hay, born February 27th, 1809. 11. Caroline Hay, born April 12th, 1813.

John I-lay and Barbara Mayer were n1arried in the year 1791, in Baltimore. Barbara was the daughter of George and Eliza­ beth Hay Mayer. THE R.!1RGER JOURJ.\T.dL 79

HENRY JAMES BARGAR

a. Henry James Bargar, a men1ber of the Hookstown, Bal­ ti1nore, family of Barga rs, resided in Baltin1ore. The nan1e of his wife was Leah. They had a fa111ily of seven children-

b. Emma Maria Bargar., born Jvfa}' 13th, 1825. b. Georye Washington Bargar, born 1'.1 O}' 2nd, 1827. b. Sarah North Bargar, born February 24th, 1830. b. John Bargar, born May 22nd, 1834. b. Eli:=abeth Ann Bargar, born Febrzt,an.' 18th, 1836. b. Margaret Augusta Bargar, born February 17th, 1838. b. Margaret Magnetta Bargar, born July 17th, 1838.

b. Emma Maria Bargar, daughter of Henry James and Leah Bargar, of Baltin1ore, Maryland, was born May 13th, 1825.

b. George Washington Bargar, son of Henry James and Leah Bargar, of Baltin1ore, Maryland, was born May 2nd, 1827.

b. Sarah North Bargar, daughter of Henry Jan1es and Leah Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland, ,vas born February 24th, 1830; baptized October 14th, 1836.

b. John Bargar, son of I--lenry James and Leah Bargar, of Baltin1ore, Maryland, was born l\rlay 22nd, 1834; baptized Oc­ tober 14th, 1838.

b. Elizabeth Ann Bargar, daughter of Henry Jan1es and Leah Bargar, of Balti111ore, 1farylancl, was born February 18th, 1836; baptized October 14th, 1838.

b. Margaret Augusta Bargar, daughter of Henry Ja1nes 80 THE BARGER JOURNAL and Leah Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland, was born February 17th, 1838; baptized October 14th, 1838.

b. Margaret Magnetta Bargar, daughter of Henry Ja111es and Leah Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland, was born July 17th, 1838.

Corinne Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland.

Margaret Bargar, of Baltimore, Maryland.

Having recited in the above paragraphs all the data we have at present on the Baltimore f an1ilies, we now turn to the Penn­ sylvania Bargers. Here we shall find a nun1ber of representa­ tive families, several of which are being ably and quite fully re­ ported; but meanwhile we shall offer the n1embers two or three records of less completeness, but which are bound to provoke the hearty interest of all.

The Bargers of Pennsylvania GEORGE BARGER

1. George Barger, of Carlisle, Cu111berland County, Penn­ sylvania, was a soldier in the An1erican .l\rmy in the War of 1812, against England. Following the war he was n1arried to Nancy Tate, of Carlisle, and removed to Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania, where he becan1e associated with Curtin's Iron Works. After a long life of industry and usefulness he died there in the year 1852. Nancy, his wife, was born in Cu111ber­ land County, Septen1ber 17th, 1791, and died Noven1ber 1st, 1898, at the age of 106 years, 1 111011th and 14 days. She was sn1all of person but very active and industrious. J-Ier parents, Willian1 and Rebecca Tate, were an1ong the first settlers of the community in which they lived. Children: THE B.4.RGER JO[!I?.l\TAL 81

2. Samuel Barger, of Roland, Pemts}1lvania. 2. TVilliam Barger, of Clearfield Count}', Pcmis}1lvania. 2. J aim Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania. 2. ComHans Barger, ivhu married Eli:;abeth Ta}1lor. 2. Rebecca Barger, of Roland, Penns;1lvania. 2· Catherine Barger, of Roland, Pcnns~ylvania. 2. I ames Barger, who married Nancy Graham. 2. Eti:;a Barger, who married -- Kauff cr. 2. Samuel Barger, son of George and Nancy (Tate) Bar­ ger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania, was born at Car­ lisle, Pennsylvania, September 15th, 1810. He engaged in farm­ ing near Roland and was known as an honorable and upright citizen; also he possessed a kind and gentle disposition. On August 6th, 1900, while walking upon the Bald Eagle Valley Railway, he was accidentally struck by a train and killed. He never n1arried.

2. William Barger, son of George and Nancy (Tate) Bar­ gar, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania, was a soldier in the Union Army, in the War between the States. A farn1er, upon the close of the war, he resun1ed that occupation in Clear­ field County, Pennsylvania, where he lived quietly until the close of his life. He died single, in 1898, leaving an honored name and an unsullied character.

2. John Barger, son of George and Nancy (Tate) Barger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania, engaged in farming, in Center County, where he died single, aged sixty-five years. He was a quiet, useful citizen.

2. Constans Barger, son of George and Nancy (Tate) Barger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania, served in the Union Arn1y, in the \Var between the States, where he partici­ pated in many battles and skirn1ishes. On the 31st of March, 1865, he was severely wounded at Five Forks, a fort protecting the railway, twelve miles southeast of Petersburg, Virginia. He 82 THE BARGER JOURlVAL was Sergeant at the time of his discharge fro1n the Arn1y. He married Elizabeth Taylor, of Center County, and engaged in farming near Roland. Children: 3. Samuel Barger, who 1narricd E111:ily · Stiver. 3. Annie Barger, ·who married Edward Durstinc. 3. Cora Barger, who married Alberttts McCommons. 3. John Barger, of Curtin, Pennsylvania. 3. Alice Barger, who married H. C. Gingher. 3. Nancy Barger, of Curtin, Pennsylvania. 3. Andrew Barger, of Reading, Penns31lvan-ia. 3. Lydia Barger, of Curtin, Pennsylvania. 3. J anics Barger, of Curtin, Pennsylvania. Constans Barger is now residing at Newton Han1ilton, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania.

3. Samuel Barger, son of Constans and Elizabeth (Taylor) Barger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania, is a f orgeman. He married Miss Emily Stiver. They reside in Reading, Penn­ sylvania.

3. Annie Barger, daughter of Constans and Elizabeth (Tay­ lor) Barger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania, married, first, Edward Durstine. He died leaving one child-

4. -- D1trst-ine, of Center Comif:y, Pennsylvania. now about 23 years old. Her second husband is William Adams. They reside at Howard, Center County, Pennsylvania.

4. --- Durstine, son of Edward and Annie (Barger) Durstine, of Center County, Pennsylvania.

3. Cora Barger, daughter of Constans and Elizabeth (Tay­ lor) Barger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania, married Albertus McCommons. They reside in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Their children : THE BARGER JOURNAL 83

4. Delbert 1\1 cC omnzons, of Altoona, Pcnns}1lvania. 4. Eli::abeth M cC ommons, of Altoona, Pcnns'_yivania. 4. John McCommons, of Altoona, Pennsylvania. 4. /1.fary McCommons, of Altoona, Pennsylvania.

4. Delbert Mccommons, son of Albertus and Cora ( Bar­ ger) McComn1ons, of Altoona, Pennsylvania.

4. Eliza beth McCommons, daughter of Alhertus and Cora (Barger) McCommons, of Altoona, Pennsylvania

4. John Mccommons, son of Albertus and Cora (Barger) McCon1mons, of Altoona, Pennsylvania.

4. Mary Mccommons, daughter of Albertus and Cora (Barger) McComn1ons, of Altoona, Pennsylvania.

3. John Barger, son of Constans and Elizabeth (Taylor) Barger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania, has, since n1any years, been in the service of Curtin's Iron Works, which are lo­ cated at Curtin, in Center County. He is now General Manager of the olant. i

3. Alice Barger, daughter of Constans and Elizabeth (Tay­ lor) Barger, of R.oland, Center County, Pennsylvania. n1arried H. C. Gingher. They reside at McKee's Rocks, J\llegheny County, Pennsylvania. Children:

4. Burfoll Ginghcr, of JHcf{cc's Rod:s. Pcn11s3 1fr. 1a11ia. 4. Clara Gi11ylzcr, of Ji,Jcl{cc's Rocl:s, Po111syfr. 1mzia. 4. John Ginylzcr, of ill cl{cc's Roc!?-s, Pcn11syf7.,a11ia. 4. Jl,Jaud Ghzylzcr, of 1\1 cf{ ec's Rocks. PcJ1J1s:dzrnzia. 4. Co11stans Ginylzcr, of l\lcl{cc's Rocks, Pcm1syf-z'(1)1ia. 84 THE BARGER JOURNAL

4. Burton Gingher, son of H. C. and Alice (Barger) Gingher, of McKee's Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

4. Clara Gingher, daughter of H. C. and Alice (Barger) Gingher, of McKee's Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

4. John Gingher, son of H. C. and Alice (Barger) Gingher, of McKee's Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

4. Maud Gingher, daughter of H. C. and Alice (Barger) Gingher, of McKee's Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

4. Constans Gingher, son of H. C. and Alice (Barger) Gingher, of McKee's Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

3. Nancy Barger, daughter of Constans and Elizabeth (Tay­ lor) Barger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania.

3. Andrew Barger, son of Constans and Elizabeth (Taylor) Barger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania, is a forgeman. He resides in Reading, Pennsylvania.

3. Lydia Barger, daughter of Constans and Elizabeth (Tay­ lor) Barger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania.

2. Rebecca Barger, daughter of George and Nancy (Tate) Barger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania. THE B.ARGER JOUR1VAL 85

2. Catherine Barger, daughter of George and Nancy (Tate) Barger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania.

2. James Barger, son of George and Nancy (Tate) Barger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania, was a soldier in the Union Army, in the War between the States. He married Nancy Grahan1, of Center County. Their children: 3- Nancy Barger, who married James Columbine. 3. Lissie Barger, wlzo married Evan Bryan. 3. Elmer Barger, of Center County, Penns'slvania. 3. John Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania. 3. William Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania. 3. Algie Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania. 3. Lyd-ia Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania. 3. Della Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania.

3. Nancy Barger, daughter of James and Nancy (Gra­ ham) Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania, married James Columbine.

3. Lissie Barger, daughter of James and Nancy (Graham) Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania, n1arried Evan Bryan. They have two children- 4. Ra'J}m011d Bryan, of Center County, Pennsylvania. 4. -- Brsan, of Center Count}', Pennsylvania.

4. Raymond Bryan, son of Evan and Lissie (Barger) Bryan, of Center County, Pennsylvania.

3. Elmer Barger, son of Ja111es and Nancy (Graham) Bar­ ger, of Center County, Pennsylvania.

3. John Barger, son of Jan1es and Nancy (Graha1n) Bar­ ger, of Center County, Pennsylvania. 86 THE BARGER JOURNAL

3. William Barger, son of Ja1nes and Nancy (Graha111) Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania.

3. Algie Barger, daughter of Jan1es and Nancy (Grahan1) Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania.

3. Lydia Barger, daughter of J an1es and Nancy (Graham) Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania.

3. Della Barger, daughter of James and Nancy (Grahan1) Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania, n1arried John Bryan.

2. Eliza Barger, daughter of George and Nancy (Tate) Barger, of Roland, Center County, Pennsylvania.

FREDERICK BARGER

1. Frederick Barger, of Carlisle, Cun1berland County, Penn­ sylvania, was conten1porary there with George, a short record of whon1 has just been presented above. He conducted a cooper­ age at Carlisle; also, he engaged in fanning. He n1arried and had four children-

2. John Baryer, of Crawford C ount3•, Ohio. 2. Samuel Bar9cr, of Pennsylvania. 2. Jacob Baryer, of Pennsylvania. 2. Hannah Baryer, of Pennsylvania.

2. John Barger, son of Frederick Barger, of Carlisle, Cnn1- berland County, Pennsylvania, was a soldier in the vVar of 1812 against Eng-land. I--le ren1ovecl to ()hio, locating- in Crawford County, where he engaged in fanning. I-Te 111arried R.ehccca Cusic, of J-Iarrison County, Ohio. rrheir children were: Tl-IE BARGJ!,R JOU R1Y./1L 87

3. Jolin IF. lforycr, of S-sca111orc, Ohio. 3. f 11/iu IJar,err'}' Barycr, of vVsandot County, Ohio.

3. John W. Barger, son of John and Rebecca (Cusic) Bar­ ger, of Crawford County, tnarried Rebecca ---, of Ohio. Children:

4. Jane Baryer, of Craivford Count31, Ohio. 4. -- Barger, of Akron, Ohio.

4. Jane Barger, daughter of John Vv. and Rebecca Barger, of Sycan1ore, Wyandot County, Ohio.

4. --- Barger, son of John W. and Rebecca Barger, of Sycamore, Wyandot County, Ohio, is now twenty-five years old. He resides in Akron, Ohio, where he is connected with a rub­ ber n1anuf actory.

3. Julia Barger, daughter of John and Rebecca (Cusic) Barger, of Crawford County, Ohio, 111arriecl Cooper, of Marion County, Ohio.

3. Rebecca Barger, daughter of John and Rebecca (Cusic) Barger, of Crawford County, Ohio, 111arrie

3. Eli Barger, son of John and R.cbecca (Cusic) Barger, of Crawford County, ( )hio, was horn Junc 1~th, lx57. H c tnar­ ried Susan 'l'rcux, of Elkhart, Indiana, Septe1nher 19th, 18~2. Thcv reside at l\Tontezu1na, J(ansas. Children: .,;

4. Lydi(l J. /Jnr.11rr, horn .·lu.

4. Oli'vcr C. Barger, born September 9th, 1887. 4. Alvin P. Barger, born October 21st, 1891. 4. Della L. Barger, born December 19th, 1894. 4. Lula A1. Barger, born at J.,J onte::;uma, Kansas.

4. Lydia J. Barger, daughter of Eli and Susan (Treux) Barger, of Montezuma, Kansas, was born August 23rd, 1883.

4. Emma M. Barger, daughter of Eli and Susan (Treux) Barger, of Montezuma, Kansas, was born August 11th, 1885.

4. Oliver C. Barger, son of Eli and Susan (Treux) Barger, of Montezuma, Kansas, was born September 9th, 1887.

4. Alvin P. Barger, son of Eli and Susan ( Treux) Bar­ ger, of Montezuma, Kansas, was born October 21st, 1891.

4. Della L. Barger, daughter of Eli and Susan (Treux) Barger, of Montezuma, Kansas, was born December 19th, 1894.

4. Lula M. Barger, daughter of Eli and Susan (Treux) Barger, of Montezuma, Kansas.

3. James Perry Barger, son of John and Rebecca (Cusic) Barger, of Crawford County, Ohio, married ---. Son: 4. Allen Barger, of Ohio.

4. Allen Barger, son of James Perry Barger, of Ohio.

2. Samuel Barger, son of Frederick Barger, of Carlisle, Cun1berland County, Pennsylvania. THE BARGER JOURNAL 89

2. Jacob Barger, son of Frederick Barger, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

2. Hannah Barger, daughter of Frederick Barger, of Car­ lisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

From Carlisle, Cun1berland County, we now pass over into Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, where, at an early period, resided other members of the Barger Clan.

JOHN BARGER

1. John Barger, of Milroy, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, was one of a family of twelve children, his brother Jacob, who resided at Spring l\1ills, Center County, Pennsylvania, being the youngest member. At the close of the Revolutionary War the parents of John and Jacob located on a farm at Seven Moun­ tains, Center County, Pennsylvania. In after years Jacob en­ gaged in farming at Spring Mills, while John removed to Mifflin County and located at Milroy. There he was Justice of the Peace for over twenty years. He n1arried and reared a family of four children-

2. Sa11111el S. Barger, of Altoo11a, Pe11ns3•Z.vania. 2. R. B. Barger, of .1.Veic1ton, Kansas. 2. James C. Barger, of Pennsylvania. 2. Edwin A. Barger, of Altoo,za, Penns3,•lvania.

2. Samuel S. Barger, son of John Barger, of Milroy, l\1ifflin County, Pennsylvania, n1arriecl and resides in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where, for n1any years, he was in the railway service; but is now retired. He resides at the hon1e of his daughter, J\frs. Charlotte Schlosser, of Altoona. Children: 3. Jesse C. Barger, of Lewiston, Pemis3•lvania. 3. Charlotte Barger, who married -- Schlosser. 90 THE BARGER JOURN;:4L

3. Jesse C. Barger, son of San1uel S. Barger, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, married and resides in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. He has three children.

3. Charlotte Barger, daughter of Samuel S. Barger, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, n1arried Schlosser. They reside in Altoona.

2. R. B. Barger, son of John Barger, of Milroy, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, was a soldier in the Union Army in the Civil War, where he was captain in Company H, 26th Pennsyl­ vania Volunteers. In the battle of Petersburg he was severely wounded in the knee, which disabled hitn for further military service. He married and resides in Newton, Harvey County, Kansas. Daughter :

3. Alice Barger, of Newton, Kansas.

3. Alice Barger, daughter of Captain R. B. Barger, of New­ ton, Harvey County, Kansas.

2. James C. Barger, son of John Barger, of Milroy, Miff­ lin County, Pennsylvania, served in the War between the States, being a men1ber of the 13th Pennsylvania Cavalry. He n1arried and resided in Pennsylvania, where he died several years ago. Children:

3. Charles Barger, of Altoona, Pennsyi'uanz'.a. 3. vVilbztr Barger, of Altoona, Pennsylvania. 3. -- Harger (111rs. Clair Thomas).

3. Charles Barger, son of Jan1es C. Barger, of Milroy, Miff­ lin County, Pennsylvania, resides in i\ltoona, Pennsylvania. THE BARGER JOURAT~,1L 91

3. Wilbur Barger, son of Jan1es C. Barger, of Milroy, Miff­ lin County, Pennsylvania, resides in Altoona 9 Pennsylvania.

2. Edwin A. Barger, son of John Barger, of Milroy, Miff­ lin County, Pennsylvania, married and resides in Altoona, Penn­ sylvania. Children:

3. I ohn R. Barger of Altoona, Pennsylvania.

3. Enwza Barger, of Altoona1 PennsyZ.Vania.

3. John R. Barger, son of Edwin A. Barger, of Altoona, Pennsylvania.

3. Emma Barger, daughter of Edwin A. Barger, of Al­ toona, Pennsylvania.

JACOB BARGER

1. Jacob Barger, a brother of John Barger of Milroy, Miff­ lin County, Pennsylvania, a short record of who1n we have just presented above, was the youngest son in a fan1ily of twelve children. At the close of the Revolutionary War his parents located on a farm, near Seven Mountains, in Center County, Pennsylvania. He married Sarah McClellan, and engaged in farn1ing at Spring Mills, Center County, until late in life, when he ren1oved to Milroy, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. There he died in the year 1900, aged 90 years and two months. The children of Jacob and Sarah (McClellan) Barger were- 2. Sarah A. Barger, of Spring l.Iills, Pcnns:yl·vania. 2. J olzn TV. Barger, of Unio11tozm1, Penns}•l·uania. 2. Na11C'}' !if. Raryrr, who mnrrirrl Sa111url N cese. 2. Ira T. Baryer, ·wlzo mm-,-icd A lire R. Zcttle. 2. Robert A. Barger, of Spring llfills, Pc1111sy/7/a1Zia. 2. J amcs C. Barycr, of S pri11g Alills, Pcm1s3•[-;•crnia. 2. Afiles J. Barger, z,Jlzo 111arricd Clzcstic ./lu111a11. 2. Catherine Barger, who married -- Reclzt. 2. Samuel M. Barge-,·, of Spring krills, Pe1rns:yl·va11ia. 92 THE BARGER JOURNAL

2. Sarah A. Barger, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (McClel­ lan) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania. She died single, in 1920, in the ninetieth year of her age.

2. John W. Barger, son of Jacob and Sarah (McClellan) Barger, of Spring l\1ills, Center County, Pennsylvania, n1arried Annie E. ---, and resided at Uniontown, Pennsylvania. He died in the prime of life. Son:

3. J amcs B. Barger, of Rahwa31, N cw Jersey.

3. James B. Barger, son of John W. and Annie E. Barger, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, resides at Rahway, New Jersey. He is in the railway service,-a capable and efficient member.

2. Nancy M. Barger, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Mc­ Clellan) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania, married Sa1nuel Neese, of Milroy, Mifflin Countv. Pennsylvania.

2. Ira T. Barger, son of Jacob and Sarah (McClellan) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania, is a con­ tractor, residing at Spring Mills, his home town. He married Alice R. Zettle. Children :

3. Edith Barger, 'who married 11 arry V. Gant::;e[. 3. Rosa Barger, 1.c•ho resides in Pe1111s3·1'um1ia. 3. Lottie Barger, of Spring J.,[ ills, Pennsylz,ania. 3. A-files C. Barger who married Prarl K1?it::;er. 3 Albert Barger, who married -- Bale}'. 3. Alfred Barger of Spr-in9 Al ills, Pe1111s3•l7,ranw. 3. Catherine Barger, wlzo married A. D. Smith.

3. Edith Barger, daughter of Ira T. and Alice R. ( Zettle) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania, married Harry V. Gantzel, of Pennsylvania. THE BARGER JOURNAL 93

3. Rosa Barger, daughter of Ira T. and Alice R. (Zettle) Barger, of Spring J\1ills, Center County, Pennsylvania, n1arried and resides in Pennsylvania.

3. Lottie Barger, daughter of Ira T. and Alice R. (Zettle) Barger, of Spring l\!Iills, Center County, Pennsylvania.

3. Miles C. Barger, son of Ira T. and Alice R. (Zettle) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania, married Pearl Kreitzer. Their children: 4. Harry Barger, of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania. 4. Thomas Barger, of Spring JI.fills, Pcnns3.1hmnia. 4. A1argaret Barger, of Spring Al-ills, Penns:yl'lrania. 4. Delbert Barger, of Spring ltlilts, Penns3•lvania. 4. Otto Barger, of Spring Ji.fills, Penns3•h 1ania. 4. vValter Barger, of S pri11g JI.fills, Penns3•h 1ania. 4. Anna Barger, of Spring ltfills, Penns3•lvania.

4. Harry Barger, son of lVIiles C. and Pearl ( I{reitzer) Barger, of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania.

4. Thomas Barger, son of Miles C. and Pearl (Kreitzer) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania.

4. Margaret Barger, daughter of Miles C. and Pearl (Kreitzer) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania.

4. Delbert Barger, son of 1\1iles C. and Pearl (Kreitzer) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania.

4. Otto Barger, son of l\{iles C. and Pearl ( I( reitzer) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania. 94 THE BARGER JOURNAL

4. Walter Barger, son of Miles C. and Pearl (Kreitzer) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania.

· 4. Anna Barger, daughter of Miles C. and Pearl (I(reitzer) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania.

3. Albert Barger, son of Ira T. and Alice R. (Zettle) Bar­ ger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania, married Miss --- Ealey. They have two children-

4. l'vf arion Barger, of Spring A1ills, Pennsylvania. 4. Clarence Barger, of Spring klills, Pennsylvania.

4. Marion Barger, the elder of the two children of Albert Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania, and grandchild of Ira T. and Alice R. ( Zettle) Barger.

4. Clarence Barger, son of Albert Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania, and grandson of Ira 'r. and Alice R. ( Zettle) Barger.

3. Alfred Barger, son of Ira T. and Alice R. (Zettle) Bar­ ger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania.

3. Catherine Barger, daughter of Ira T. and Alice R. (Zet­ tle) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania, n1ar­ ried A. D. Smith. They reside at Spring Mills, Pennsylvania.

2. Robert A. Barger, son of Jacob and Sarah (McClellan) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania.

2. James 0. Barger, son of Jacob and Sarah (McClellan) THE BARGER JOURNAL 95

Barger, of Spring 1\1:ills, Center County, Pennsylvania, n1arried Mary A. Gharet, and resides at the parental hon1e-Spring Mills. Children: 4. Eva Barger, of S priny klzlls, Pen11s3,lvania. 4. Maynard Barger, of Spring lv!ills, Pennsylvania. 4. Abbie Barger, of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania. 4. J cnnie Barger, of Spring A1 ills, Pennsylvania. 4. Jilfilton H. Barger, of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania. 4. J anzes Ii obart Barger, of Spring A1ills, Pennsylvania. 4. Carrie Ethel Barger, of Spring Mills, Pennsylvania. 4. -- Barger ( Mrs. Lingle), of Pennsylvania.

4. Eva Barger, daughter of James C. and Mary A. (Gharet) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania.

4. Maynard Barger, son of Jan1es C. and Mary A. (Gharet) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania.

4. Abbie Barger, daughter of James C. Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania. She married ---. Son: 5. Orin Calvin Barger, who died in 1923.

5. Orin Calvin Barger, son of --- and Abbie Barger, was born March 23rd, 1905, and died April 5th, 1923. He was brought up by his grandparents, James and Mary Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania, thus taking their nan1e. Having contracted a cold in 1922 he atte1npted to cure it by the use of a certain tablet recon1n1endecl for colds; but the remedy contained chloroforn1 and proved fatal after he had vainly sought relief extending over a ntunber of n1onths, in a Philadel­ phia hospital. He was an exen1plary young 111an, a good student and stood well in his con1111unity.

4. Jennie Barger, daughter of Ja1nes C. and Mary A. ( Gharet) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania. 96 THE BARGER JOURNAL

4. Milton H. Barger, son of James C. and Mary A. (Gharet) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania.

4. James Hobart Barger, son of James C. and Mary A. ( Gharet) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania, married ---. Children :

5. Eugene William, Barger, who died in 1923. 5. Dean Williani Barger, who was born in 1923.

5. Eugene Hobart Barger, son of James Hobart Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania, was born March 3rd, 1923, and died N oven1ber 20th, 1923. The child had attempted to f ol10w the team of a farmer as it crossed a railway, when he was struck by a train and killed.

5. Dean William Barger, son of James Hobart Barger, of Center County, Pennsylvania, was born in the month of June, 1923.

4. Carrie Ethel Barger, daughter of Jan1es C. and Mary A. ( Gharet) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania.

4. --- Barger, daughter of James C. and Mary A. ( Gharet) Barger, of Spring 1\1:ills, Center County, Pennsylvania, n1arried --- Lingle.

2. Miles Jacob Barger, son of Jacob and Sarah ( McClel­ lan) Barger, of Spring 1\iiills, Center County, Pennsylvania, n1ar­ ried Chestie Auman. They reside at Lorain, on Lake Erie, Ohio. Children:

3. Clayton Barger, of Lorain, Ohio. 3. Sarah Barger, of Lorain, Ohio. THE BARGER JOUR!lAL 97

3. Clayton Barger, son of Miles Jacob and Chestie (Auman) Barger, of Lorain, Ohio.

3. Sarah Barger, daughter of Miles Jacob and Chestie (Auman) Barger, of Lorain, Ohio.

2. Catherine Barger, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Mc­ Clellan) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania, Married --- Recht, of Pennsylvania.

2. Samuel M. Barger, son of Jacob and Sarah ( McClel­ lan) Barger, of Spring Mills, Center County, Pennsylvania.

The next record to be presented in this issue of the JouRNAL is that of John Barger, thought to have resided somewhere in Indiana.

JOHN BARGER

1. John Barger, pioneer, is reported by one of his descend­ ants as having been one of the early settlers in Indiana. A care­ ful search through the mass of data and sketches furnished the writer from various sections of the country, has failed to identify this member; however, it is evident he belongs to one of the Eastern branches of the Fan1ily-New York or Pennsylvania. The data supplied state that John Barger's f an1ily consisted of several men1bers, George being the na1ne of his youngest son. N an1es of other children the historian of the f an1ily was not able to supply. Therefore at present we have the record of George only, which follows. 2. George BargcrJ who marn~ed Susannah Shelman.

2. George Barger, son of John Barger, of Indiana, married Susannah Shelman, the youngest daughter of Lewis and Eliza- 98 THE B.ARGER JOURNAL beth Shelman, and see1ns to have engaged in farn1ing in Indiana. Their children were: 3. Andrew Barger, born December 12th, 1809. 3. John Barger, born lune 2nd, 1812. 3. Eli:;abeth Barger, born April 21st, 1814. 3. Jacob Barger, born April 24th, 1817. 3. Harvey Barger, born March 1st, 1820. 3. Philip Barger, born October 28th, 1821. 3. Peter Barger, born Augitst 18th, 1823. 3. J Jseph Charles Barger, born November 2nd, 1825. 3· William Louis Barger, born September 27th, 1827. 3. Nancy L. Barger, born August 23rd, 1830. 3. Richard Edward Barger, born September 9th, 1833. 3. Allen Barger, born -- 18th, 1835.

3. Andrew Barger, son of George and Susannah (Shelman) Barger, of Indiana, was born December 12th, 1809. It appears he engaged in farming in Missouri.

3. John Barger, son of George and Susannah (Shelman) Barger, of Indiana, was born June 2nd, 1812. He married and resided in Missouri. Children: 4. Levi Barger, of Missouri. 4. Daniel Barger, of Missouri. 4. John Barger, of Missouri. 4. Scott Barger, of Missouri. 4. k!ary Eli:;a Barger, who married Cronin. 4. Anna Jane Barger, who married -- Drake.

4. Levi Barger, son of John Barger, of Missouri, resided in Missouri, where he engaged in fanning.

4. Daniel Barger, son of John Barger, of Missouri, resided in Missouri.

4. John Barger, son of John Barger, of Missouri, resided in Missouri. THE BARGER JOURNAL 99

4. Scott Barger, son of John Barger, of Missouri, resided in Missouri.

4. Mary Eliza Barger, daughter of John Barger, of Mis­ souri, married --- Cronin.

4. Anna Jane Barger, daughter of John Barger, of Mis­ souri, married --- Drake.

3. Elizabeth Barger, daughter of George and Susannah ( Shelman) Barger, of Indiana, was born April 21st, 1814. She married Ansel Hyde.

3. Jacob Barger, son of George and Susannah ( Shelman) Barger, of Indiana, was born April 24th, 1817.

3. Harvey Barger, son of George and Susannah (Shel­ man) Barger, of Indiana, was born March 1st, 1820, and died February 21st, 1901, aged 80 years, 11 months and 20 days. He n1arried Hester Terry, of Indiana, April 15th, 1862. She died April 28th, 1888. Harvey served in the Confederate Arn1y, in the War between the States. Children: 4. William P. Barger, who married Leathie E. McCann. 4. Mary E. Barger, who married vVilliam Allen. 4. Ann Barger, who marrfrd T,Villiam Nappes. 4. Susan Barger, who died single. 4. La'vinia Baryer, who married Silas Edrington. 4. A. L. Baryer, 'Who married 111 ollie Syl-vanus. 4. Na11c3, 1 nar9cr, 'who married J olzn Campbell.

4. William P. Barger, son of I-Iarvey and Hester (Terry) Barger, of Missouri, resiclccl in Missouri, where he eng-ag-ecl in farn1ing, that being the occupation of practically all of John Bar­ ger's decenclants. l-Ie 1narried Leathie E. McCann, 11cc Can1p­ bell. Their children : 100 THE BARGER JOURNAL

S. F. M. Barger, who married Marion Morgan. 5. Elias F. Barger, who married Electa Wilson. 5. L. H. Barger, of Missouri. S. William ~V. Barger, who married J osephinc Renfrew. 5. Lillie V. Barger, who ·married Lawrence Truman. 5. Leathie E. Barger, who married Allen Ravelle. 5. J. F. Barger, who married Sarah Hughey. S. Lydia Barger, who married -- Huff.

5. F. :M. Barger, son of William P. and Leathie E. Barger, of Missouri, was born July 18th, 187 4. He married Marion Morgan, the daughter of Ethan Morgan. She was born Decem­ ber 20th, 1900. They have five children- 6. Adis Barger, born October 14th, 1910. 6. Claudia Barger, born September 11th, 1913. 6. Jadi Barger, born June 2nd, 1914. 6. Harvey Barger, born April 10th, 1916. 6. Clyde Barger, born July 15th, 1918.

6. Adis Barger, eldest child of F. M. and Marion (Morgan) Barger, of Missouri, was born October 14th, 1910.

6. Claudia Barger, daughter of F. M. and Marion (Morgan) Barger, of Missouri, was born Septen1ber 11th, 1912.

6. Jadi Barger, the third child of F. M. and Marion (Mor­ gan) Barger, of Missouri, was born June 2nd, 1914.

6. Harvey Barger, son of F. M. and Marion (Morgan) Barger, of Missouri, was born April 10th, 1916.

6. Clyde Barger, son of F. M. and Marion (Morgan) Barger, of Missouri, was born July 15th, 1918. THE B,ARGEI?. JOURN"1L 101

5. Elias F. Barger, son of W illian1 P. and Leathie E. Bar­ ger, of Missouri, was born July 13th, 1877. He n1arried Electa Wilson, Septe111ber 13th, 1913, who was born December 23rd, 1891. They reside at Cooter, Pen1iscot County, Missouri,-a quiet, industrious couple. They have three children-- 6. I-f o,ward Barger, born August 24th, 1914. 6. Floyd Barger, born March 6th, 1916. 6. Dorothy Barger, born July 11th, 1918.

6. Howard Barger, son of Elias F. and Electa (Wilson) Barger, of Cooter, Pemiscot County, Missouri, was born Au­ gust 24th, 1914.

6. Floyd Barger, son of Elias and Electa (Wilson) Barger, of Cooter, Missouri, was born March 6th, 1916.

6. Dorothy Barger,

5. L. H. Barger, son of William P. and Leathie E. Barger, of Missouri, resides in Missouri.

5. William Wilson Barger, son of Willia111 P. and Leathie E. Barger, of Missouri, was born August 23rd, 1883, and died Noven1ber 14th, 1914. He 111arried Josephine R.enfrew, Jan­ uary 14th, 1901. Their children : 6. Beulah Barger, born July 13th, 1907. 6. Richard Barger, born Ja11uary 25th, 1909. 6. Elbert Barger, born August 16th 1910. 6. -- Barycr, 1rho died in infancy. 6. Rc1tbcn Barycr, born A11_

6. Beulah Barger, daughter of vVillian1 Wilson and Jose­ phine (Renfrew) Barger, of Missouri, was born July 13th, 1907. 102 THE BARGER JOURNAL

6. Richard Barger, son of William Wilson and Josephine (Renfrew) Barger, of Missouri, was born January 25th, 1909.

6. Elbert Barger, son of Willian, Wilson and Josephine Barger, of Missouri, was born August 16th, 1910, and died Oc­ tober 28th, 1910.

6. Reuben Barger, son of Willian1 Wilson and Josephine Barger, of Missouri, was born August 2nd, 1914, and died Oc­ tober 28th, 1916.

5. Lillie V. Barger, daughter of William P. and Leathie E. Barger, of Missouri, was born October 16th, 1888. She "' married Jackson Truman, of Missouri. Children:

6. I ackson Truman, born October 18th, 1908. 6. Nellie Truman, born December 11th, 1910. 6. I ennie Truman, born September 8th, 1912. 6. John Truman, of Missouri. 6. -- Truman, born lune 15th, 1919.

6. Jackson Truman, son of Jackson and Lillie V. (Barger) Truman, of Missouri, was born October 18th, 1908.

6. Nellie Truman, daughter of Jackson and Lillie V. (Bar­ ger) Truman, of Missouri, was born Decen1ber 11th, 1910.

6. Jennie Truman, daughter of Jackson and Lillie V. ( Bar­ ger) Truman, of Missouri, was born Septe1nber Slh, 1912, and died in March, 1917.

6. John Truman, son of Jackson and Lillie V~. (Barger) Truman, of Missouri. THE B.'.4RGER JOURNAL 103

5. Leathie Ellen Barger, daughter of \i\Tilliam P. and Leathie E. Barger, of Missouri, was born July 8th, 1892. She n1arried Allen R.avelle, of Missouri. They have two children-

6. Audre Ravelle, born October 24th, 1913. 6. Frieda Ra7.1cllc, born April 16th, 1918.

6. Audre Ravelle, daughter of Allen and Leathie Ellen (Barger) Ravelle, of Missouri, was born October 24th, 1913.

6. Frieda Ravelle, daughter of Allen and Leathie Ellen (Barger) Ravelle, was born April 16th, 1918.

5. J. F. Barger, son of William P. and Leathie E. Barger, of Missouri, was born May 22nd, 1894. He married Sarah Hughey, who was born October 10th, 1894. They have three children- 6. lvlildred Barger, born August 29th, 1914. 6. Edward Barger, born ]Hay 26th, 1916. 6. Catherine Barger, born N O'Vember 27th, 1917.

6. Mildred Barger, daughter of J. F. and Sarah (Hughey) Barger, of Missouri, was born August 29th, 1914.

6. Edward Barger, son of J. F. and Sarah (Hughey) Bar­ ger, of Missouri, was born May 26th, 1916.

6. Catharine Barger,

5. Lydia Barger, daughter of vVillia111 P. and Leathie E. Barger, of Missouri, 111arrie

4. Mary E. Barger, daughter of Harvey and Hester (Terry) Barger, of Missouri, was born in 1852. She married, first, William Allen. Her second husband was Franklin Brooks.

4. Ann Barger, daughter of Harvey and Hester (Terry) Barger, of Missouri, was born October 5th, 1864, and died July 9th, 1888. She married Lemuel Christopher. Children :

5. Lincoln Christopher, who married May Perry. 5. Quincey Christopher, who married Maud Atkins.

5. Lincoln Christopher, son of Lemuel and Ann (Barger) Christopher, married May Perry.

5. Quincey Christopher, son of Lemuel and Ann (Barger) Christopher, of Missouri, married Maud Atkins. They reside at Tyler, Missouri. Daughter:

6. P.tf attie Christopher, who married Lee Holt.

6. Mattie Christopher, daughter of Quincey and Maud (Atkins) Christopher, of Tyler, Missouri, married Lee Holt. They had two children-

7. William Holt, of Missouri. 7. Rutherford Holt, of Missouri. Her second husband is Herbert Clinton. Their children are-

7. Edward Clinton, of Missouri. 7. Ray Clinton, of l\fissouri. 7. Marie Clinton, of .Nlissouri. 7. -- Clinton, of lrfissouri.

7. William Holt, son of Lee and Mattie (Christopher) Holt, of Missouri. THE BARGER JOURNAL 105

7. Rutherford Holt, son of Lee and Mattie (Christopher) Holt, of Missouri.

7. Edward Clinton, son of Herbert Clinton and Mattie Holt, nee, Christopher, of Missouri.

7. Ray Clinton, the second child of Herbert and Mattie Clinton, of Missouri.

7. Marie Clinton, daughter of Herbert and Mattie Clinton, of Missouri.

4. Susan Barger, daughter of Harvey and Hester (Terry) Barger, of Missouri, was born November 28th, 1830, and died single, February 17th, 1876.

4. Lavinia Barger, daughter of Harvey and Hester (Terry) Barger, of Missouri, married Silas Edrington. They reside at Mackay, Blaine County, Idaho. Daughter:

5. Lillie Edrington, of Macka}', Blaine County, Idaho.

5. Lillie Edrington, daughter of Silas and Lavinia (Barger) Edrington, of Mackay, Blaine County, Idaho.

4. A. L. Barger, son of Harvey and Hester (Terry) Barger, of Missouri, married Mollie Sylvanus. They resided in Texas where A. L. Barger died several years ago.

4. Nancy Barger, daughter of Harvey and Hester (Terry) Barger, of Missouri, was born January 18th, 1857, and died March 4th, 1888. She 1narried John Campbell, and resided at Cooter, Pemiscot County, Missouri. Children: 106 THE BARGER JOURNAL

5. John Campbell. 'Wiza married Alberta Hopkins. 5. Ada Campbell, of A1issouri.

5. John Campbell, son of John and Nancy (Barger) Camp­ bell, of Cooter, Missouri, married Alberta Hopkins. They reside at vVest Plain, Arkansas.

5. Ada Campbell, daughter of John and Nancy (Barger) Campbell, of Missouri.

3. Philip Barger, son of George and Susannah ( Shelman) Barger, of Indiana, was born October 28th, 1821. He married and resided in Missouri. A soldier in the Civil War, he lost his life in an attack by guerrillas. He had married ---, and to them were born-

4. Savana Barger, who 111arried Abraham Derryberry. 4. Susan Barger, who married l,tf ack Bussey. 4. Vicie Barger, who married James Rodgers. 4. Ann Barger, who married William N appes. 4. Presh Barger, who 11zarried Steen Weathers.

4. Savana Barger, daughter of Philip and Barger, of Missouri, married, first, Abraham Derryberry. Their chil- dren:

5. Emma Jane Derr3~berry, who married Richard Richardson.

5. U l3•sses Derr3•berr3,1, who married A[ary Ponder. 5. Belle Derryberry, who married -- Daniel. 5. Bertha Dcrryberr}', who married Henry A1 ason. 5. Ruth Dcrr'j'berry, who married Aury Blankenship. Her second husband was --­ Richardson. 1~0 this marriage was born one child-

5. I a mes Richardson, of A1 issouri. Savana died in the year 1916. THE BARGEI? JOURNAL 107

5. Emma Jane Derryberry, daughter of Abrahan1 and Sa­ vana (Barger) Derryberry, of l\1lissouri, 111arried Richard Rich­ ardson.

5. Ulysses Derryberry, son of Abraham and Savana (Bar­ ger) Derryberry, of Missouri, married Mary Ponder.

5. Belle Derryberry, daughter of Abraham and Savana (Barger) Derryberry, of Missouri, n1arried --- Daniel.

5. Bertha Derryberry, daughter of Abraham and Savana (Barger) Derryberry, of Missouri, married Henry Mason.

5. Ruth Derryberry, daughter of Abraham and Savana (Barger) Derryberry, of Missouri, married Aury Blankenship.

5. James Richardson, son of and Savana Derry- berry, nee Barger, of Missouri.

4. Susan Barger, daughter of Philip Barger, of Missouri, married, first, Mack Bussey. They had one child-

5. Grace B11sse3•, 'lolzo married Edioard Bcrr3•. Her second husband is Riley Chapn1an, to which marriage there were four children-

5. Lemuel Chapman, a,lzo married Delia Srit::;. 5. Lydia Clzap111an, 'lc!ho married Albert1ts Jones. 5. Pre sh Clzaprncm, 7-e,,/zo married 1'1 cl ton Via. 5. Vera Chapman, wlzo married Perley Kcll3•.

5. Grace Bussey, daughter of l\1ack and Susan (Barger) Bussey, of Missouri, n1arried Edward Berry, of Missouri. 108 THE BARGER JOURNAL

5. Lemuel Chapman, son of Riley and Susan Bussey, nee Barger, n1arried Delia Seitz.

5. Lydia Chapman, daughter of Riley and Susan Chapman, of Missouri, n1arried Albertus Jones.

5. Pre sh Chapman, daughter of Riley and Susan Chaptnan, of Missouri, married, first, Melton Via. Her second husband is --- Grugett, to which 111arriage there was one child.

5. Vera Chapman, daughter of Riley and Susan Chapn1an, of Missouri, n1arried Perley Kelly.

4. Vicie Barger, daughter of Philip Barger, of Missouri, married J an1es Rodgers. They reside at Kinnett. Dunklin County, Missouri, and have hvo children-

5. Audre Rodgers, ·who married Ed•ward Jones.

5. Ray Rodgers, who married Pearl Smcdlc31•

5. Audre Rodgers, daughter of Jan1es and Vicie (Barger) Rodgers, of Missouri, married Edward Jones.

5. Ray Rodgers, son of James and Vicie (Barger) Rod­ gers, of Missouri, married Pearl Sn1eclley.

4. Ann Barger, daughter of Philip Barger, of Missouri, n1arried Willian1 Nappes. 1~hey reside at I(innett, Dunklin County, Missouri. Son:

5. Harr}' Nappcs, ic,r/zo married Jifyrtlc Sto1tf. THE RARGBR JOURNAL 109

5. Harry Nappes, son of Willian, and Ann (Barger) Nappes, of Kinnet, Missouri, 111arried Myrtle Stout.

4. Presh Barger, daughter of Philip Barger, of Missouri,

111arried Steen Weathers. Thev., have no children .

3. Peter Barger, son of George and Susannah ( Sheln1an) Barger, of Indiana, was born August 18th, 1823. He resided in l\1issouri, where he died un111arried, at Springfield.

3. Joseph Charles Barger, son of George and Susannah ( Sheln1an) Barger, of Indiana, was born N ove111ber 2nd, 1825.

3. William Louis Barger, son of George and Susannah (Shelman) Barger, of Indiana, was born Septe111ber 27th, 1827. He was twice n1arried. Son:

4. Richard Barycr, of A-fissouri.

4. . Richard Barger, son of Willian1 Louis Barger, of Mis- soun.

3. Nancy L. Barger, daughter of George and Susannah ( Sheltnan) Barger, of Indiana, was horn August 23rd, 1830. She 111arried William Little.

3. Richard Edward Barger, son of George and Susannah (Barger) of Indiana, was horn Septen1her 9th, 1833. J-J e served in the Union Arn1y in the \Var between the States. H-e ,vas thrice n1arriecl. Son:

4. -- BarfJCr, of Jilissourz'..

3. Allen Barger, son of George and Susannah ( Sheltnan) Barger, of Indiana, ,vas born --- 18th, 1835. PART II THE B.ARGER JOUR1V.AL 111

Our Fatl1ers

HEY'VE lived their day. There in their graves TOur fathers rest; and we n1ay not Call then1 rude, though 1nany is the clay Since they have lived. . . . What! Call we them rude, Who our way contrived, and 111ade it so We still ·would ·whisper of their n1ien In can1p, in court, in church, in home! Before their gaze, before their poise What could we do? What could we say? Their estin1ate of country free, And conduct so 'twas in the heart; The word they spoke, the act they did, As 'twere to hurl without their bounds The bragging, cringing, pan1pered lie, Who essayed a n1odel.

'Tis writ­ Perilous of ten writ-that we Need s0111e old interpreter to say What 'twas they tneant; or do so111e thing That we 111ay catch their ancient trend, And stand, for once, in their shoes. Alas, 1'hat ground beneath' s so little known! Else we had not blundered.

Our task Re111aineth still,-£ or us a treat,­ Not once to shirk, hut still to do That \vork they planned, and do it right­ For us the best of legacy- To live their honest, trusting lives . .-\;.v.\~ LY1•:1.L B:\RGI·'.R. 112 THE BARGER JOUR!v~AL

Editorials

Fron1 very early titnes it has been held to be a comn1endable custon1 to gather and preserve family history. Old records of peoples in all lands reveal, in one way or another, the fact that fan1ily history had its place and was not despised. In the Sacred V oh1n1e we find recorded very particular FAMILY HISTORY accounts of fan1ilies, devoid, of course, of pretense or vanity. Everywhere it is the intention, we note, to do something to identify the family, the race, the place, where me111bers were born and reared, what they did and what became of the111. In this there can be no wrong; there need be portrayed neither vanity nor deceit. And when it is remen1bered we live in a tirr1e when all n1anner of records of the lower creatures are painstakingly secured, prepared, filed and safely housed, the fan1ily historian 1nay well be comtnended for his atten1pts to collect, prepare and preserve human genealogy and history. Indeed, it would appear that such history and such biography should serve, for each succeeding generation, a valu­ able purpose, n1aking its individuals better citizens and 111ore val­ uable 111en1bers of society, and leading then1 to take con1111endable pride in the na111e they bear. A certain John L. Shawver says: Americans have been neglecting to keep their fan1ily records, and something should be done to encourage then1 to pay 1norc attention to this important subject. Fathers and mothers who toil years to aid their children to get an education and a start in business 2.re all too soon forgotten. The Good Book com1nancls us to honor our parents. There is no better way in which we can do this than by perpetuating their memories. There is no better way in which to pcrpctua te their me1nories than by keeping a con1plete family record an

As many of our members have been inf armed, it was proposed all along to issue a co111plete history of the Bargers in a sub­ stantially bound volume; and, indeed, it was fully intended that this plan should be carried out. However, when the mass of mat- ter, ,vhich was collected for such a volun1e, was THE JOURNAL critically gone over and exan1ined, it was re­ FORM garded as altogether too incon1plete in its reference to many f an1ilies to be published now in an expensive voh1111e. Earnest attempts, indeed, had been made, and are still being n1ade, to secure this 1nuch-desired genealogy and history, but it appears evident the requisite data can not be procured within the time desired for the issuance of a book such as was contemplated and advertised in n1any letters to the 1nen1bers. So the present journal forn1 was thought of, and, after clue consideration, it was deemed altogether best to employ it, and it is believed it will adn1irably serve the use intended. Not only will it set forth the genealogy and history of the Clan* as acceptably as a finished volun1e of n1any pages, but it will also serve as an ad1nirable n1ecliu111 for adding to our history at frequent periods ; and, as stated elsewhere, afford opportunity at all ti1nes for corrections. None of us desires a book which would be far from con1plete, and which might contain errors. And so out of the proposed issues of the JOURNAL there can be prepared, in due ti111e, the finished volu1ne we have in mind and which we want. Upon the whole, the ref ore, we are confident that the present plan ·will be very acceptable to all the members of the respective f an1ilies.

The contents of this the first issue of the BARGER JouRN AL we present to the reader as being truthful, the data for the several cle­ partn1ents having been supplied either by 111e111bers of the fan1- ilies considered, or else gathered by the Publisher f ro111 reliable sources. That there n1av be errors in its CONTENTS OF pages ,ve do not doubt. And here ,ve INITIAL NUMBER take occasion to observe that it n1ust ever be the purpose of both Editor and con­ tributors to endeavor to recognize any error or errors and then

*Clan, as used in the Barger genealogy and history, is synonyn1ous with fam·il3,1• 114 THE B.ARGER JOURNAL present the corrections in the next ensuing issue of the JOURNAL. By this n1ethocl proper headway to,var

Several ways of spelling the nan1e have been noted in the re­ ports received by the Editor. The Putnam Valley branch em­ ploys two spellings-Barger and Bargar. Among the Pennsyl­ vania families Barger predominates. The Baltimore families spell the name Bargar. In the Valley of Virginia THE NAME two intin1ately-related fatnilies ( originally from Pennsylvania) had the spelling Berger and Barger, respectively, due no doubt to the anglicizing of the name. As for such spellings as Berrier and Barriger, we have had occasion to think these were en1ployed by men1bers of the Clan who were French Huguenots: indeed, the ancestor of the Rockinghatn­ Augusta fan1ily, Casper Berrier (Barrier), tnay have been a Huguenot, religious persecutions in Gern1any having driven cer­ tain of the Fan1ily to France.

M1anif estly the reasonable cooperation and interest of the members of the several fa mi lies is necessary if the BARGT•:R JOURtL"..L is to he ,Nhat ·we all desire CO-OPERATION it shall be-inf orn1ative, pern1anent AND ACTIVE and interesting. Hence the Editor- INTEREST REQUESTED Publisher bespeaks the unflagging in- terest and support of all. The price of the JOURNAL will be kept within the bounds of reason. PART III 116 THE BARGER JOUR1VAL

Tenax Propositi

I

A CROSS Atlantic to these shores The fathers can1e with humble stores, To cast their lot with peoples strange, Whose was the vale and mountain range ;­ Into a land by Nature dressed, They can1e to quit their late behest.

II

Colun1bus' feat Spain would repeat; The Portuguese Explored the seas ; And F ranee as bold \Vould e1npire n1old ; The Dutch and Swedes Of various deeds:­ Recorded all, ( The great and small) Acco111plished Freedon1.

III

1"'hcsc Freeclon1 loved, heyonrl the seas, About the drones they served to please; But found no peace though 111uch they wrought­ The home sweet hon1e they so n1uch sought.

ALVAN LYELL BARGER. THE BARGER JOURN ..4L 117

Historical Under the caption, "Our Debt to the Pioneers," the late Champ Clark wrote: I love to think of the bold, adventurous men who blazed the path­ way of civilization across the continent to the shores of the peaceful ocean. They, and not the politicians of this era, n1ade this a world power. We owe the1n a debt of gratitude which we can never repay except by being model citizens. They had none of the ordinary incen­ tives to high endeavor. They acted their parts in a rude age, upon an obscure stage, far fr01n the teeming centers of population and pub­ licity, with no Boswell to follow at their heels to record their words, with no newspaper corresponclen ts to blazon their deeds. No trumpet of fame sounded in their ears, cheering then1 on in their onerous, haz­ ardous, self-appointed task; but they wrought nobly for their country and their kind.

The Bargers are of Gern1an ong1n. The Gern1an people are descendants of Caucasian tribes that are thought to have co111e f ron1 Asia and settled around the Baltic Sea and in the Scandi­ navian peninsula. 1~hey resisted the Ron1an E111pire, and after its fall different tribes of the race conquered Italy, Spain, France, and England, all of ·which had been parts of the Rotnan en1pire. Karl the Great, vvhon1 the French called Charlen1agne, established an en1pire which fell to pieces after his death. It was reestab­ lished by Napoleon. It was a loose confederation of states and never closely united like the Gennan E111pire of Bisn1arck's con­ struction, which was estahlished in 1871. 1'he Ger111ans are thrifty, ingenious, and intelligent. The ·world is indebted to the111 for n1any great inventions, and for scholarly \Vorks on the an­ cient languages, on che111istry, and philosophy. They are noted for their love of 111usic, and son1e of the greatest co111posers have been Gern1ans. rrhe ·very nature of the f an1ily history we :ire about to publish n1akes it quite necessary that we here insert a bit of Cennan­ Atnerican history. To 111eet this require111ent ,ve have chosen the following, con1pilecl hy the Reverend \\Tillian1 J\rter Zundel, and offered in his book, "History of Old Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church," Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. 118 THE BARGER JOURNAL

Colun1bus, an Italian, rediscovered America; Martin Walclseemueller, a Gennan na1ncd the new-found land "Atncrica." Spaniards, English, French, Dutch and Swedes tnadc settlements. The Germans maManhattan fro1n the Indians for about twenty­ four dollars. Later he was a friend of Gustavus Adolphus, the Swed­ ish King, who was planning a colony for A1nerica. The associations of Minuit at this time would lead us to infer that he was of the same faith as the Swedes, that is, a Lutheran. In 1638 he planted the Swedish Colony on the Delaware. Since tnany Gennan cities of the Baltic cooperated in the Swedish settlen1ent we may infer that so1ne Germans were among them. John Printz, the first governor, accord­ ing to trustworthy authority, was a German noble1nan-Johann Printz von Buchau. John Lederer was sent out by the Governor Sir Williatn Berkeley, of Virginia, to explore the land south and west of the J atnes River, in 1669-1670. Peter Fabian, a Swiss-Gern1an, was a n1e1nber of an ex­ ploring expedition sent out by the English Carolina Company, in 1663. The report is probably written by Fabian, because the dis­ tances are recorded by the standard of the Gennan 1nilc. A Gcrn1an by the name of Hiens was with La Salle in Texas, in 1687. Germans settled in large nun1bers in Pennsylvania, N cw York, Virginia, Mary­ land, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and N cw J crscy. By the aid of Hofrat Heinrich Ehrcnfried Luther, of Frankfort-on-the­ Main, German settlers were secured to settle on the Kennebec River, in Massachusetts (now Maine); some also settled around Boston. Israel Bissel, probably a descendant of these settlers, is the n1an sent by Elbridge Gerry to warn Braddock of the coming of the Brit­ ish. Bissel delivered his message at nine o'clock at night, just one hour before Paul Revere started. The wanderlust of the early J\ngles and Saxons, who conquered Britain, Gaul and Rome, was not lacking in the Teutons that c.1me to Atnerica. We find thcn1 on the frontier from Maine to Georgict. As there was no census in those early days it is difficult to estimate the nmnber of Gennans in the Colonies before the Revolution. The Continental Congress, in 1776, estin1atcd the population at 2,243,000 THB Tt·lRGBN JOURNAt 119

,vhites and 5,000 slaves. This estimate 1s considered too high. Bancroft estimates the population in 1775 to be 2,100,000. Charles A. Hanna, in his book, "The Scotch-Irish,'' estimates the Scotch­ Irish population of the Cc Ionics at 385,000, which is evidently too high. Faust, in "German Element in the United States,'' esti1natcs the German clc1ncnt in 1775 as follows:

N cw England ...... 1,500 New York ...... 25,000 Pennsylvania ...... 110,000 N cw J crsey ...... 15,000 Maryland and Delaware ...... 20,000 Virginia and West Virginia ...... 25,000 North Carolina ...... 8,000 South Carolina ...... 15,000 Georgia ...... 5,000

Total ...... 225,000

Future researches in the colonial history of the Germans will un­ doubtedly reveal larger nmnbcrs than have been given above, but the atte111pt has been made here to confine the estimate within lin1its that are clearly incontestable. Faust's figures arc too low. There were many settlc111ents on the frontiers not included in his estimates. S01nc historians have invented the fiction that the Germans were uot on the frontier in pre-revolutionary titncs, but a careful survey shows that they were on the extrc1ne frontier, fr0111 Maine to Geor­ gia. Though the English and Scotch-Irish held n1ost of the ap­ pointive positions, and, therefore, wrote the official reports, fron1 which historians hitherto have 1nainly drawn their data, a closer study reveals a different history. In N cw York the Gennans on the Mohawk, Schoharie and German Flats stood the brunt of the Indian wars. In Pennsylvania the Gcrn1ans were as far west as any settlers. The W etzrls, Zanes and Hcnrys at Wheeling and settlers in W estmorcland were pioneers. In Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia the original explorers and settlers were Germans. The Royal American Regiment not only fought in all the frontier cngagc1ncnts and contests hut garrisoned the frontier for many years. As ·we study on the map the location of the Germans before the Revolution, hvo facts impress the1nselves. In the first place, the Germans ,vcre in possession of 111ost of the hest land for farmin.~ purposes. They had cultivated the great limestone areas reaching from the northeast to the southwest, the most fertile lands in the Colonies. The 1niddlc sections of Pennsylvania were in their posses­ sion, those which became the granary of the Colonies in the coming 120 THE BARGER JOURNAL

Revolutionary War, and subsequently the foundation of the financial prosperity of the new nation. The Shenandoah and Mohawk Val­ leys were the rivals of the farm lands of Pennsylvania, while the Ger­ man countries of North and South Carolina pushed them hard for agricultural honors; The Germans in these sections supplanted all other nationalities through their superior industry, skill, and material resources acquired through habits of economy. Even before the Revolution the value of the midland Pennsylvania counties as provision houses for armies was recognized by the fol­ lowing incident. In 1758 an army was raised for attacking Fort Duquesne, near which Braddock had met disaster three years before. The question arose whether the army starting from Pennsylvania should go straight through the woods, hewing a new road, or should march thirty-four miles southwestwardly to Fort Cumberland 1n Maryland, and thence follow the road made by Braddock. It was in accordance with the interests of Pennsylvania that the new road be made; while Virginia was unwilling to see a highway cut for her rival that would lead into the rich lands of the Ohio, claimed by Vir­ g1n1a. Washington, who was then at Fort Cumberland with a part of his regiment, earnestly advocated taking the old road, while the Quartermaster-General, Sir William St. Clair, advised in favor of the Pennsylvania route. The generals in command, Forbes and Bouquet, decided for a particular reason to take the straight course. It was shorter and when once made would furnish readier and more abund­ ant supplies of food and forage, but to make it would consume a vast amount of time and labor. As later events proved, it was not Brit­ ish success in battle, but mainly the advantages of position, the possibility of getting supplies and holding out longer, advantages beyond the reach of the French, that forced the latter to evacuate Fort Duquesne. Dr. Benjamin Rush, the noted Pbiladelphia physician, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence; surgeon in the Revolu­ tionary Army, etc., says the Pennsylvania farms produced millions of dollars, which, after 1780, made possible the foundation of the Bank of North America, which was chartered in 1781, being the first bank in America. Washington's "honest friend," Christoph Lud­ wig, baker-general of the Army, who provided all the bread for the Pa­ triot Army, drew his supplies of grain directly frotn the Pennsyl­ vania Gennan £arn1s. The second striking fact which impresses it­ self in a study of the map is the occupancy by the German settlers of almost the entire frontier area from 11aine to Georgia. The credit for defending the American frontier has very corr1monly been accorded to Scotch and Irish settlers. From the map, based upon a careful study of the location of the German settlers, it appears that the Scotch and Irish could not have had a larger share in the de- THE BARGER JOURNAL 121 fense of the frontier than the Germans, when the whole extent of the frontier line is considered. There were certain reasons why so large a percentage of the German immigration settled on the frontier. Similar causes operating for the bulk of the Scotch, Irish and H ugue­ not immigrants. They were poor and were obliged to go where land was cheap, or where squatters could maintain their independence. Dr. Benjamin Rush, like the historian Tacitus, wrote a modern "Germania" of the Pennsylvania Germans. It was entitled "An Account of the Manners of the German Inhabitants of Pennsylvania, Written in 1789." The author treats his subject under a number of heads. He discusses "a few particulars in which Gennan farmers differ from most of the other farmers of Pennsylvania." Of their housing of horses and cattle he says: "In settling a tract of land the Germans always provide large and suitable accommoda­ tions for their horses and cattle, before they lay out much money in building houses for themselves. The next generation builds a large, convenient, stone house." Under good land he wrote: "They always prefer good land, or that on which there is a large quantity of meadow ground. By attention to the cultivation of grass, they often grow rich on farms, on which their predecessors have nearly starved. They prefer purchasing farms with some improvements, to settling on a new tract of land." (This latter statement did not hold true for the frontier regions, but only for the older sections in Eastern Pennsylvania.) On methods of clearing land he wrote: "In clearing new land they do not girdle or belt the trees simply, and leave them to perish in the ground, as is the custom of their English or Irish neighbors; but they generally cut them down and burn them. Underwood and brush they would pull out by the roots." And on good feeding: "They feed their horses and cows well. A German horse is known in every part of the State. Indeed, he seen1s to feel with his lord the pleasure and pride of his extraordinary size and fat." On fences: "The fences of a German farm are generally high and well built, so that his fields seldom suffer from the inroads of his own or his neighbors' horses and cattle." Use of wood: "The German farmers are great economists of wood. They do not waste it in large fireplaces but burn in in stoves, using about one-fourth as much." Co1nfort of cattle: "They keep their horses and cattle as wann as possible in winter, by which they save feed." Economy: "The Germans live frugally in their ho1nes with respect to diet, furniture, and dress." Gardens: "Kitchen gardening the Germans introduced altogether. Their gardens contain useful vegetables at every season of the year. 122 THE BARGER JOURNAL

Pennsylvania is indebted to the Gern1ans for the principal part of her knowledge in horticulture." Few hired men: "The Germans seldom hire 111en to work upon their fanns. The wives and daughters of the German farmers fre­ quently forsake for a while their dairy and spinning wheel and join their husbands and brothers in the labor of the fields." (They were little given to the keeping of negro slaves, even in the South, but if they owned slaves they treated the111 well.) Wagons: "A large and strong wagon covered with cloth is an es­ sential part of the furniture of a German farm." (These Conestoga wagons became the "prairie schooners" of a later date.) Children: "The favorable influence of agriculture, as conducted by the Gennans, in extending the most happiness, is manifested by the joy expressed at the birth of a child. No dread of poverty or distrust of Providence from an increasing family, depress the spirits of this industrious and frugal people." Love of labor: "Germans produce in their children not only the habits of labor but a love for it. When a young man asks the consent of his father to marry the girl of his choice, he does not inquire so much whether she be rich or poor, or whether she possess any per­ sonal or mental accomplishments, but whether she be industrious and acquainted with the duties of a good housewife." Patrimony: "The Germans set a great value upon patrimonial property. The idea prevails that a house and home should be pos­ sessed by a succession of generations." Barns: "A German farm may be distinguished from the fanns of other citizens of the State by the superior plan of their barns, the plain but compact form of their houses, the height of their enclosures, the extent of their orchards, the fertility of their fields, the luxuriance of their meadows, all of which have a general appearance of plenty and neatness in everything that belongs to the111." However, the membership of the early colonies was greatly augn1ented by Germans f ro111 all walks of life, as for instance: Medical science-Hacke, I(ierstede, Lederer and Koch; Juclici­ ary-Dincklage and Ebbling; Clergy-Arens, Fabricius, Pol­ hen1us, and the teacher of Latin, Curtius, a Baltic Gennan. Gern1an libraries existed before the time of Pastorius, not only in the Hudson territory and Long Island hut also on the shores of Chesapeake Bay. We can not give a detailed list of Gern1an nan1es, hut will tnention a few 111en of action in the early clays of A1nerican settle111ent ; and in this connection explorers and discoverers such as Huchne in the territory of California and the Pacific Ocean, THE B:1RGER JOURNAL 123

Leader's advance in the Valley of Virginia, Herrn1ann's con­ tril)ution to territorial history, the ship doctor Sporei, the Lab­ aclists, and others, should not be overlooked. An1ong those pron1inent in political Ii f e n1ay be n1entioned Governors Minuit, Elswich, Ridder, Leisler; Lieutenant-governors Dincklage, J ac­ quet, Beek111an; also officials such a Lupold, Kuyter, Opdyck; and in the legal profession, Andriesen and }Coch. As pioneers in A111erican con1111ercial life we n1ay n1ention Christiansen in the fur trade; Minuit in the culture of tobacco ; Kuyter as in1porter of livestock. 1'he original English colony of Virginia sent to Germany to obtain the services of n1illwrights, wine producers, glassblowers and n1ining experts. The first troops to reach Boston at the call of the Continental Congress was a co111pany of Pennsylvania Gern1ans, July 18th, 1775. In Proceedings of the T7.vent31-sixth Virginia State Confer­ encc, D ...A. I?.., a kindly reference is n1ade to the brave and very efficient General Stueben, to-wit, that by the tin1e of the closing of the Revolutionary vVar he was in co1nn1ancl of the con1bined Division of Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania Troops, and Inspector General of the United States Arn1y. A rather ren1ark­ able incident is it that the last letter which vVashington wrote as Co111mander-in-Chief, dated on the clay of his resignation at An­ napolis, was, a letter of con1plin1ent and gratitude to Major Gen­ eral Baron von Steuben.

There are no n1illions which could repay Germany for 'what she did for this country in its struggling clays in sending us the six 111il­ lion or more of her sons and daughters who have borne their full part in the making of our country. All up and clown and throughout this great Valley the sons and daughters today of those who ca1nc in the earlier days arc bearing their part in the upkeep and the uplift of this rich heritage.-Waynesboro, Virginia, Vallc3, 1 flcrald, March 28th, 1924.

In A n1erica the Bargers are now traced hack to the year 1723. when, at a place in Delaware, Joseph, Henry ancl Benjan1in Bar­ ger are found engaged in fanning and cattle raising. Their hold­ ings were along M urclerskill Creek, near Frederica. But old records infonn us that the Chestnut Hill district, Philadelphia, 124 THE BARGER JOUR1'lAL was once owned by one of the Bargers. The history of these Bargers is now being prepared by a n1ember of one of the Dela­ ,vare f an1ilies, and we are counting on presenting it in an early issue of the JOURNAL. It thus appears that n1embers of the Clan were in Atnerica at quite an early period in its colonial history, so that continued search may find the Bargers among the first European settlers on American soil. Members of the different American families subn1itting reports state they have always understood the Bar­ gers were of German origin. As stated elsewhere the Bargers of Putnan1 Valley, New York, were, according to Blake's History of the Hudson Valley set­ tlers, residents there in 17 47. This date is but a little later than that for the Barger settletnent in Delaware; and when it is noted that it is quite possible that Andrew Barger was a resident at Putnam Valley son1e tin1e be£ ore his name appeared on any of the public docu1nents, it is not in1possible that both settlements were made about the same time. 1'he Pennsylvania families of Bargers were established in that colony prior to the Revolutionary War-how long before that event ren1ains to be ascertained. The Bargers of the Shenan­ doah Valley-the Rockinghan1-Augusta family-have a tradition that their ancestor came from Pennsylvania, but that he ca1ne to Pennsylvania fron1 Gern1any. This ancestor seems to have been Casper Barger (Berrier), who was the father of Casper Barger, Jr., who was the father of Jacob Barger, a soldier in the Revolutionary \Var, and who was with \Vashington at Valley Forge. According to this history Casper Barger, Sr., 1nay well have been conten1porary ,vith the Bargers of Putna111 Valley, Delav;are and Philadelphia. But of Casper Barger, Sr., little indeed is known ·with certainty; or rather it has been difficult to differentiate the data extant of the two. The writer consulted Tvir. Si1non Coyner,* an .Augusta County citizen of veracity and

*The 111other of 11r. Simon Coyner was 11argaret, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Hedrick) Barger, of Rockingha111-Augusta. She married Kasper Koiner. }~oiners (Coyncrs, Coiners) 111entioned in the JOURNAL, beginning paragraphs, are all descendants of Kasper and Margaret Koiner. THE BARGER JOURNAL 125 excellent n1e111ory, regarding this point, and was told it was Casper Barger who was slain by the Indians. A Casper Bar­ ger ( Barrier, Berrier) was killed in an Indian n1assacre, in Montgomery County, Virginia, in 1775, the same day that Philip Barger, head of the Montgomery fan1ily, was killed there. But this is all the history we have at present of Casper, Sr. Casper, Jr., was living at his fann ho111e, near l\:fcGaheysville, Rocking­ ham County, Virginia, at the tin1e of the Revolutionary War. A tradition is that both he and his wife Margaret were opposed to the 1narriage of their son Jacob to Elizabeth Hedrick, who lived in the same locality. Here is a field for the fa111ily historian. \Vho can furnish data f ro1n it? Barger fan1ilies were an1ong those who settled in the central Pennsylvania counties at an early period. They n1ade their ,vay up the Susquehanna River and effected settlen1ents in Clearfield, Huntington, Mifflin and Center Counties. George Barger settled at Woodland, Clearfield County, about the tin1e of the Barger settlen1ent in Delaware, while brothers (supposed) located "near." If they were brothers they probably settled in Center County, for reasons which will appear later. A very old metnber of the Pennsylvania Bargers, Jacob Barger, of Milroy, Mifflin County, who died about the year 1900, stated that at the close of the Rev­ olutionary War his grandparents settled at the foot of Seven 11ountains, in Center County, Pennsylvania. 1'he inference is that these were intin1ately related to the vVoocllancl Bargers, since present descendants are in touch with the respective families. I-Iowever, we soon co111e to barriers bevoncl which we can not , ~ say positively ,vhence ca1ne the Bargers that ascended the great Pennsylvania river. 'fhey 111ay have been conten1porary with those of Dela\vare, New York and Virginia. Our task no,v is to work up their history. Alf red Barger, of Virginia, appears to be the head of the Ten­ nessee f an1ilies, according to so111e reports ; however there were others of the na111e there conten1porary \vith hin1. This history is no\v being prepared by a 'l'ennessce 111en1ber and we trust ·we 111ay he able to offer it in the near future in the JOURNAL. 'I'he Bargers of Cata~Tha County, North Carolina, are de­ scendants of Si111eon, Isaac and John Barger, pioneers there 126 THE BARGER JOURNAL f ron1 Pennsylvania, and ·who located in that favored section of the Old North State. They were born during the period of the R.evolutionary War, but we are not infor111ecl as to what county in Pennsylvania they can1e. Here again is interesting history to be prepared. The Bargers of Rockbridge and Botetourt Counties, Virginia, have a tradition that John Barger, the ancestor of the families of those counties, can1e f ron1 Pennsylvania. But when, and f ron1 what point in Pennsylvania? This information must be obtained. Query: Is this the John Barger n1entioned in the Virginia Journal of Public Documents, which states that John Barger was a soldier of the Virginia Line on Continental Establishn1ent, and that he did not receive bounty land. The Bargars of Balti111ore appear to be closely related to those of Putnan1 Valley. Two men1bers, the Christian names of whotn were Deeter, are found at Hookstown, now a suburb of Balti­ n1ore, where they bought land and settled at an early period in the history of that city. Also there is a short record of a Henry J an1es Bargar. The history of these ancestors and their descend­ ants begins in this issue of the JOURNAL. Fron1 Virginia, we are told, went Jacob Barger and settled at Forest Hill, Su111mers County, West Virginia, where he engaged in farming. Thus far reports received from descendants of Jacob do not indicate his ancestor's place of residence. It would ap­ pear however that he was a member of the early Valley f a1nily of Bargers. From Chalkley's records of Augusta County the reader gathers the in1pression that there was a Jacob Barger in the Valley who was contemporary with Casper Barger, Jr., of Rockinghan1 County. This Jacob seen1s to have resided son1e­ where in Southwest Virginia. Reference is n1ade to a Benja- 111in Barger and a Charles Barger also, in the same connection. vVho were they? At Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West "'Virginia, resided Peter Barger, ·who vvas a contcn1porary of the above. Fron1 s0111e point in Pennsylvania can1e George Barger and settled in what is now Breckenridge County, I(entucky. Very complete data f ron1 several n1en1bers of his descendants in Illi­ nois has been received-all f an1ilies being reported and 111uch THE BARGER JOURNAL 127 information sub111itted. We hope, however, that s0111e men1ber of the fan1ily will trace the parentage of George Barger for un­ broken line.

The lviontgon1ery County, Virginia, family of Bargers is traced back to Philip Barger, who resided on a large tract of land where the city of Blacksburg no,v stands, s0111eti111e prior to the year 1755. He was a near kinstnan of Jacob Barger, of Rockingham­ Augusta, and is frequently 111entioned in Chalkley's Annals of Augusta County.* We have no means of identifying hitn with Phillipus Barger listed by Rupp in his Three Thousand Nantes of Gernian a.nd Swiss I 1nniigrants. But this point is now re­ ceiving attention and results of n1uch interest are expected. At Middletown, Frederick County, Maryland, George Barger settled and engaged in farming. It appears he was a Pennsyl­ vanian, but there is as yet no data confinning this impression. The history of this branch of the Clan is being prepared by a worthy decendant, and we expect to offer it in these pages before very long. In one of the branches of the Pratt Library, Baltin1ore, Mary­ land, the writer found a record of a Nicholas Barger who par­ ticipated in the battle at Savannah, Georgia, during the Revolu­ tionary War. It was in this battle that Sergeant Jasper was n1ortally wounded ( October 9th, 1779). Who can tell us more of Nicholas Barger, of South Carolina? For convenience, ,ve 111ay, for the present, group the families ref erred to above as follows.

NEw YORK FAMILIES 1. Putnan1 Valley and Peekskill a. P11tnan1 \T a11ey d. Ohio b. Peekskill e. Iowa c. New York f. Canada

*At that period Augusta County extended from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River, and from the Great Lakes on the north to the Carolina-Tennessee line on the south. 128 THE BARGER JOURNAL

DELAWARE AND PENNSYLVANIA FAMILIES

2. Delaware and Philadelphia a. Frederica i. Rockingham-Augusta b. Dover j. Rockbridge c. Philadelphia k. Montgomery d. Maryland I. Forest Hill e. Woodland m. Catawba f. Huntington n. Shawneetown g. Carlisle o. Tennessee h. Seven Mountains p. South Carolina All accounts and records are to the effect that the Bargers came to America to stay. With characteristic German determin­ ation, persistence and fortitude they promptly set to work to clear, to cultivate ( they all appear to have been farmers) and to improve the lands they acquired; to build substantial and con1- f ortable dwellings and barns, churches and schools, mills and factories, roads and bridges, and were careful afterward to look after their upkeep and preservation. They were con1mendably interested in having wise Jaws and good government-in the township, in the county, in the States, and in the Nation. They quite fully realized, and well knew how to appreciate, the blessings of a good, free government afforded them, and they also realized that such governn1ent deserved, and should have, their whole-hearted support and solicitous care if the one was to be the· worthwhile helper of the other. And so at no time in its history, when the sword was unsheathed, did they falter in their duty. Thereafter. when peace again reigned in the land they returned to their places and wrought quietly and con­ tentedly. They remembered they had left countries, which, it seemed to them, existed but to quarrel with, and to fight, one another, and they properly appreciated dwelling in a land where honest effort was n1et with proper reward. And they lived to realize they had elected wisely. Time has proved that and then1 also. They were, and their descendants are, of and for the Con­ stitution of Arnerica. PART IV 130 THE BARGER JOURNAL

Bards: First Worths

JAM no bard-no poet born Deep feeling to express ; But beauty is my living theme Along with righteousness.

What they have said in all their lore Of sun, of mount, of tree, The flowers used to deck their words Are what appeal to me.

My bard their page approaches now, A rose therefro1n selects And helps a troubled world that aches With what that rose bedecks.

Despite the polish of their phrase­ Our empires' subtlest n1en­ Man's happiness doth reach as far As love hath regimen.

Go back to things, which, pure and fine Our elders used and spoke; Time still will have then1 as you live, To make his sturdy oak.

ALVAN LYELL BARGER. THE BARGER JOURNAL 131

With The Members

W. H. Barger, of Keyser, Mineral County, West Virginia, ed­ itor and owner of the Mineral Daily News and the Keyser Tri­ bune, has written as fallows : I have received several letters from you, and I must say that I had filed them away expecting to get information and answer them, but the expected things seldom are attended to; so this morning Clerk J. V. Bell handed me a letter from you and I am going to take a few minutes to answer. I will later give you the information you desire. I enjoyed the company of Reverend W. D. Barger very much, as he was an interesting man to talk to. He performed our marriage ceremony and was dear to us. He has passed to his reward. He gave me much information concerning the Bargers. I find there are many of them. I found a splendid man in Hebron, Nebraska, W. H. Barger; and in Tennessee: the State is full of them. I have in 1ny papers a little of the old family, how they separated and where they settled, which I will copy and send you. I noticed in a Harrison­ burg, Virginia, daily another W. H. Barger, there. All of our folks resided, and reside, at Petersburg, vVest Virginia.

Frederick C. Bargar, of Columbus, Ohio, writes: I would have answered your letter sooner but hoped to be able to get some information regarding the parents of Valentine Bargar, which I find however, I am unable to obtain. I am sending you under separate cover a copy of the diary that I mentioned in my former letter. I am not able to give you a complete list of the names of Marchand Bargar's family, but I find that he had several sons, and that one is named Valentine Bargar, one Gilbert Bargar, and one John Bargar. These men all live in or about Farmington, Iowa, and you would prob­ ably get further in formation by writing to them.

Roy IZ. Barg-er, of I(ingsport, Tennessee. writes: Since receiving your letter I have been in Knoxville for a week, and I have had a long conversation with J. N. Barger of that place. From my conversation with him it seen1s that of the two brothers who settled in Sullivan County, Nicholas went on to the region near Knoxville. It appears that the Bargers of Knoxville are descendants '132 THE BARGER JOURNAL of Nicholas, and the Bargers of Sullivan County, of Frederic. J. N. Barger said that Nicholas was his great-great-grandfather. Now, D. A. Barger is the son of George W. Barger, and he has several brothers in this county. My grandfather was George Barger's brother. Grandfather had seven children-three boys and four girls. My father is the youngest of the seven. Two of the girls are deceased, and the five children still living are James I. Barger, of Blountville, Tennessee; Mrs. Joseph Hyder, of Johnson City, Tennessee; Mrs. William Lunsford, of Hilton, Virginia; W. W. Barger, of Hilton, Virginia; and my father, George S. Barger, who is at present at Knoxville. The members of our family are Ray V. Barger, Hazel N. Barger, Frederick H. Barger, Harry Barger (deceased), and myself. Try writing to Thomas Barger, of Indian Springs, Tennessee. He is a brother of D. A. Barger; and as he is a farmer I expect he is not quite as busy as the senator.

, ...,,,,. .. Mrs. McKee ( Cora Barger), of East Brady, Pennsylvania, writes interestingly as follows: You are cordially invited to attend the annual reunion of the Barger families at the residence of S. W. Barger, Miller's Eddy, Pennsylvania, Saturday, September 2nd. I am very much interested in the Barger history, and at my re­ quest for data, two members responded with their full line.

Matthew William Barger, of Gilrnores Mills, Rockbridge County, Virginia, has subn1itted data on the Rockbridge families, as has also Norman Lee Barger, of Lick Run, Botetourt County.

. From Homer L. Barger, of Toledo, Ohio, we have the follow- 1ng: Of the seven brothers and sisters in my father's fa1nily, only my­ self and one sister remain. I was born in Morrow County, Ohio. My grandfather, George Barger, came to Morrow County from Har­ rison County, Ohio. I am told they can1e to Ohio from around Lynchburg, Virginia, but I do not know the date. Some of our family spell the name Bargar, and some spell it Barger. My father and grandfather spelled it Barger; so I have al­ ways spelled it the same way. I have tintypes of 1ny father (Isaac), grandfather (George), great­ grandfather (John), and great-great-grandfather (William). That THE BARGER JOURNAL 133 would take us back to the Revolutionary period, providing they were in this country at that time. He also subn1its the fallowing: George E. Barger was born at Moorefield, Harrison County, Ohio, April 26th, 1842. He 111arried Miss Eunice Gardner, at Mount Gilead, Ohio, Dece111ber 1st, 1864, and engaged in farming. Their children were: a. M. M. Barger, of Marion, Ohio. b. --- Barger (Mrs. Charles B. Wingett), of Marion, Ohio. c. Willis D. Barger, of Marion, Ohio. George E. Barger was a member of the Baptist Church. In his last years he resided at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles B. Wingett, of Marion, Ohio. He died on the 16th of February, 1922, aged 79 years, and was buried in Zion cemetery.

For a reunion, the fallowing invitation was issued: Yourself and family are cordially invited to attend the annual Hill and Bargar Reunion to be held at Lincoln Park, Marion, Ohio, Thursday, August 9th, 1923. By order of Secretary, Mrs. V. M. Green, Carey, Ohio. We trust that a report, for unbroken line, may be forthco1ning from the Marion Barga rs.

"The eighth annual reunion of the Davis-Barger-Best Family will be held on Wednesday, August 30th, 1922, at the ho1ne of P. B. Morton, Hubhardsto\vn, Michigan. Royal Best, President; P. B. Morton, Vice-President; John Hershiser, Treasurer; Alta Garrason, Assistant Secretary, and Arthur Barger (Kunkle, Ohio), Secretary," follow a pleasingly-worded invitation to at­ tencl. We have understood that the Secretary let it be known he would forward pertinent data of his line and allied f an1ilies to be en1hodied in our history. We shall be gratified, indeed, to re­ ceive it.

l\Tajor Fred Charles Barg-er, of New York City, died quite suddenly, October 4th, 1923. J-Te had given painstaking attention 134 THE BARGER JOURNAL to the matter of gathering family history, and we received n1uch important inforn1ation from him.

Deputy Sheriff Jacob Barger, of Shawneetown, Illinois, has found time to very materially assist in the preparation of an in­ teresting account of his line.

Mrs. E. L. Eakle ( Ida M. Barger), of Waynesboro, Virginia, has gathered and submitted data on the Eakle families and allied kindred.

Honorable John W. Barger, of Waverly, Ohio, has taken co1n­ mendable interest in the gathering of family history for our pub­ lication.

Mr. Charles C. Bartges, of Spring Mills, Center County, Penn­ sylvania, writes as fallows:

You may think it somewhat strange to receive this letter from 111e; but the letter you wrote to Mr. R. D. Hendershot was handed to me, as I am an older resident here than Mr. Hendershot. He asked me if I knew anything of Mr. Jacob Barger, of the Seven Mountains fatn­ ily, and I told him that I had known of Mr. Barger, who, however, was now deceased. Now, I cannot tell you much about this old citizen of Center County, but I remetnber his wife very well. I was also well ac­ quainted with his sons and will take up the matter of fa1nily history with them. The sons are J a1ncs C., Ira, and Miles J. A sister, I think, is deceased. I think Ira's address is either Lewistown, Penn­ sylvania, or Yagerstown, Pennsylvania. Miles J. is in Griffen, Ohio, I think; but I will take the 1natter up with James C., who is the only one here. He can give us the infonnation that any of the111 can. His address is Spring 1v1ills, Center County, Pennsylvania. I an1 interested in your work and will do all I can to help you along. The generous offer of Mr. Bartges is sincerely appreciated. We are anxious to receive a record, for unbroken line, of the Bar­ gers of Center County, Pennsylvania. THE B.Al?GElt JOUl?NAL 135

John Paul Barger, Vice President of the Bloo1nsburg Hosiery Mills, Bloo1nsburg, Pennsylvania, writes:

I understand that following the death of 111y great-grandfather, the family bible disappeared, and to the best of 111y knowledge, there has not been any record of the family since. My father's name is Charles C. Barger; my grandfather's name was Benjamin, and tny great-grand­ father's name was George Barger, all of who111 were residents of Phil­ adelphia, Pennsylvania. For my line, my great-grandfather is as far back as I can go,-or, as far back as I have ever heard. The history of the Philadelphia Bargers is bound to prove of much interest to all branches of the Fan1ily, and we are very anx­ ious to have quite exhaustive reports of the families there.

John Barger, of Philadelphia, writes:

I an1 the oldest men1her of 111y family living. I was born 111 Phil­ adelphia,-1ny father and grandfather also being born here. My an­ cestors were here at the time of the Revolutionary War. About twenty years ago there was a run1or of a Barger fortune in the Bank of England, and several 1nen1bers of the fan1ily were much exercised over it; but of course nothing can1e of it. Since that time I have met persons by the na1ne of Barger in and around Philadel­ phia, and in trying to see if we were related the question would often be asked: "Are you one of the Barger fortune-hunters." We know we must he related distantly and he fron1 the same original fa1nily group. Referring to the origin of our fatnily, I have been told by my father, when I was considerably younger, that the Barger fa111ily originated in I-Iolland. I regret exceedingly I a111 unable to give you nn1ch information about our fa111ily. We consider this a good beginning, and feel quite certain fur­ ther inf onnation f ro111 the writer of the above will he forthcon1-

Mr. W. P. I-Iorton, of Peekskill, writes interestingly as follows:

While ont of employment a few years ago, I started through the country seeking infonnation regarding a William Barger, who tnar- 136 THE BARGER JOURNAL ried my grandfather's sister, Jviary Horton, and located in New York City. I have never succeeded in finding any of their descendants or where they were buried. Have been informed that William and 11ary had two daughters-Elizabeth and Tamar-one marrying a kinsman and returning with him to Nova Scotia; the other marrying a Hor­ ton, of City Island, this county, but several trips to that little ham­ let failed to verify the rumor.

Charles W. Barger1 of Philadelphia, has written to the effect that he is, with competent assistants, engaged in the preparation of an account of the Delaware Bargers.

Answering a request for data, Lanson G. Barger, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, writes:

Major Fred Charles Barger passed away a short time ago. He spoke to me about your communication, but I was unable to obtain the in­ formation requested. 11y brother has the original deeds in writing, covering transfer of property at Peekskill, in the latter part of the 17th century. If these will be of any use to you I could have photo- . graphic copies made of them. I have not seen pictures of the old Barger homestead at Putnam Valley or Peekskill. I will get as much of the information as I can which you request, and will send you later.

William Creighton Barger, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, has sub­ mitted much history and general information, together with many records, of the Bargers of Woodland, Clearfield County, Penn­ sylvania. This entire record will appear in our next issue of the JOURNAL.

Mr. Franklin Slagle, of Colun1bus, Ohio, has assisted very ma­ terially in the gathering and preparing for publication reports of fan1ilies allied with the Bargers, his own line being one of the111. The history is to fallow in these pages in the not distant future.

lVIrs. E. E. Cook (Victoria Barger), of Goodwin's Ferry, Vir­ ginia; Mrs. l\1ae E. Green (Mae Edna Barger), of Blacksburg, THE BARGER JOURNAL 137

Virginia, and Mrs. B. F. Barger, of El Paso, Texas, have sub- 1nitted very co111plete data on the Montgomery County fan1ilies. Also the following have assisted very materially in the prepara­ tion of records for the satne branch of the Fan1ily: Colonel John Reed (deceased), of Bloon1ington, Illinois; Albert L. Bar­ ger, of Danville, Illinois; Mrs. John Campbell ( Mary K. Bar­ ger), of Chicago, Illinois; and Mrs. J. A. Bond ( Margaret A. Barger), of Muscatine, Iowa.

W. J. Bargar, of Sycamore, Wyandot County, Ohio, informs us that the annual reunion of the Bargar-Hall Families will be held this fall, at Carey, Wyandot County.

H. R. Barger, Secretary of Demster Mill Manufacturing Com­ pany, of Beatrice, Nebraska, writes interestingly of his branch of the Fan1ily, and will submit data for a future issue of the JOURNAL.

Dr. Casper 0. Miller, of New Market, Shenandoah County, Virginia, n1anifests kindly interest in the JORRN AL. Dr. Miller was, for a nun1ber of years, a leading physician of Baltimore, Maryland.

Shepard L. Barger, prominent n1erchant of Jackson, Tennes­ see, has submitted i1nportant data on the Bargers of West Ten­ nessee.

Honorable George \;Vellington Koiner, Co111111issioner of Ag­ riculture for the State of Virginia, is now President of the Na­ tional Association of Co111111issioners and Secretaries of Agri­ culture.

In Decetnber, 1923, Charles P. Coiner sold his tnodel fann 138 THE BARGER JOURNAL and removed to the near-by town of Waynesboro, Virginia, where he entered the mercantile business.

Wednesday evening, March 5th, 1924, Miss Mary Coyner died at the home of her brother, Mr. Theodore, Coyner, near Waynes­ boro, Virginia. She was 88 years of age, and had been in poor health for quite a while. The end was peaceful and painless. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Margaret A. Barger, of Cat­ lett, Virginia, Mrs. Sarah Seneker, of Vermont, Illinois, and Miss Laura Coyner, of near Waynesboro, Virginia. Her three sur­ viving brothers are Theodore and Arthur Coyner, of near Waynes­ boro, and Martin Luther Coyner, of Newport News, Virginia.

The Washington Post of May 31st, 1924, contained the follow­ ing account of the death of Albert Thorne: Thrown out of a roadster automobile, when it struck an ice wagon, Albert Thorne, Cashier of the General Electric Company, of Schenec­ tady, New York, was instantly killed in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 30th, 1924. His neck was broken. Mr. Thorne was in Cincinnati on a business trip. See record of Eliza A. Chapman ( 4), daughter of Jeremiah and Mary (Barger) Chapman, of Putnam Valley, New York. She married a Thorne. Index

Acker, ---, 7. Barger, Charlotte (3), 90. Adams, William, 82. Barger, Clara Frances ( 7), 32. Allen, Catherine T., 28. Barger, Clarence ( 4), 94. Al1en, John, SO. Barger, Clarence (c), 60. Allen, Julia (9), SO. Barger, Clarence A., 62. Allen, William, 104. Bargar, Clarence E. (7), 21. Alpert, Brice A. (8), 28. Barger, Clarence Luther (7), 15. Alpert, Bruce Allen (8), 29. Barger, Clark (7), 17. Alpert, Bruce B., 29. Barger, Claudia (6), 100. Armstrong, , 39. Barger, Clayton (3), 97. Atkins, Maud, 104. Bargar, Clayton T. (6), 19. Auman, Chestie, 96. Barger, Clyde (6), 100. Austin, Ruth, 16. Barger, Constans (2), 81. Barger, Cora ( 3), 82. Baldwin, Henrietta A., 33. Bargar, Corinne, 80. Bangs, Irene, 70. Barger, Cornelius (3), 4. Barger, Abbie (4), 95. Barger, Cornelius ( 4), 5. Barger, Ada (6), 6. Barger, Cornelius ( 5), 7. Barger, Adis (6), 100. Bargar, Crawford N. (7), 22. Barger, A. L. (4), 105. Bargar, Crawford Sellstrom (7), 22. Barger, Albert (3), 94. Barger, Daniel (4), 4. Barger, Alfred (3), 94. Barger, Daniel (4), 98. Barger, Algie (3), 86. Bargar, Daniel T. (6), 21. Bargar, Alice (8), 52. Barger, David Travis ( 4), 26. Barger, Alice (c), 60. Barger, Dean William (5), 96. Barger, Alice (3), 83. Bargar, Deeter (1), 67. Barger, Alice (3), 90. Bargar, Deeter (1738), 67. Bargar, Alice E. (6), 24. Bargar, Deeter H. (3), 78. Barger, A. Alida ( 7), 29. Barger, Della (3), 86. Barg~r, Allen (3), 109. Barger, Della L. ( 4), 88. Barger, Allen Elwood (7), 15. Barger, Delbert ( 4), 93. Barger, Allen (jeweler), 61. Barger, Dorothy (6), 101. Barger, Allen (machinist), 6. Barger, Earl (b), 62. Barger, Allen (4), 88. Barger, Earl (d), 59. Barger, Allen J. (7), 29. Bargar, Earl J. (7), 54. Barger, Alvin P. (4), 88. Bargar, Edgar N. (6), 18. Bargar, Amanda (6), 56. Barger, Edith (c), 61. Barger, Amos C. (a), 61. Barger, Edith (3), 92. Barger, Andrew (1), 1. Bargar, Edna C. (5), 69. Barger, Andrew (2), 3. Barger, Edna H. (b), 64. Barger, Andrew (3), 84. Bargar, Edward (8), 52. Barger, Andrew (3), 98. Bargar, Edward, 65. Barger, Ann ( 4), 104. Barger, Edward (6), 103. Barger, Ann (4), 108. Barger, Edward George (7), 32. Barger, Anna (4), 94. Barger, Edwin A. (2), 91. Barger, Anna Jane (4), 99. Barger, Edwin P. (5), 38. Barger, Annie (3), 82. Barger, Elbert (6), 102. Barger, Arthur, 65. Barger, Eli (3), 87. Bargar, Audrey Pamelia (6), 70. Barger, Elias ( 4), 14. Barger, Austin, 6. Bargar, Elias (b), 61. Bargar, Barbara (2), 67. Bargar, Elias C. (5), 20. Bargar, Beatrice P. (8), 55. Barger, Elias F. (5), 101. Barger, Benajah S. (5), 37. Barger, Elias S. (5), 30. Barger, Benita (d), 60. Bargar, Elinor Dora (5), 72. Barger, Benjamin (c), 61. Barger, Eliza (4), 7. Barger, Beulah (6), 101. Barger, Eliza (2), 86. Barger, Byron I,. (6), 48. Barger, Elizabeth ( 4), 28. Bargar, Byron L. (7), 49. Barger, Elizabeth (3), 99. Bargar, Carrie Elizabeth ( 4), 70. Bargar, Elizabeth (3), 77. Barger, Carrie Ethel ( 4), 96. Bargar, Elizabeth (5), 57. Barger, Catherine (2), 85. Barger, Elizabeth (b), 64. Barger, Cathei"ine (2), 97. Barger, Elizabeth (2), 39. Bargar, Catherine (3), 77. Bargar, Elizabeth Ann (b), 79. Barger, Catherine (3), 94. Barger, Elmer, 62. Barger, Catherine (6), 103. Barger, Elmer (3), 85. Barger, Charles, 62. Bargar, l~lmer Ellsworth (6), 57. Barger, Charles (3), 90. Bargar, Emma (3), 77. Barger, Charles Gillett (5), 38. Barger, Emma (3), 91. 140 THE BARGER JOURNAL

Bargar, Emma (6), 57. Bargar, Imogene (8), 52. Barger, Emma M. ( 4), 88. Barger, Ira T_ (2), 92. Bargar, Emma Maria (b), 79. Barger, Jacob (1), 91. Bargar, Emerson Cleland, (8), 56. Barger, Jacob (2), 89. Bargar, Emory J. (6), 18. Barger, Jacob (3), 99. Barger, Emory 0. (5), 17. Bargar, Jacob (S). .c;R_ Bargar, Ethel 0. ( 6), 19. Barger, Jadi (6), 100. Barger, Eva (4), 95. Harger, James (2), 85. Bargar, Evelyn (6), 73. Barger, James A., 62. Barger, Eugene Hobart (5), 96. Barger, James B. (3), 92. Barger, Fanny (3), 26. Barger, James C. (2), 90. Barger, Floyd (6), 101. Barger, James C. (2), 94. Barger, F. M. (5), 100. Barger, James H., 62. Bargar, Frances Arabella (7), 51. Barger, James Hob art ( 4), 96. Barger, Frances Mary (6), 33. Barger, James L., 62. ~arger, Francis Edward (7), 34. Barger, James L. (b), 65. Barger, Frank, 62. Barger, James M. (c), 59. Barger, Franklin C. (6), 38. Barger, James Perry (3), 88. Barger, Frantz (2), 39. Barger, Jane (3), 24. Barger, Fred Charles (6), 30. Barger, Jane (4), 87. Barger, Fred Elias (7), 33. Barger, Jane, 6. Barger, Frederick ( l), 86. Barger, Jane C. (5), 37. Barger, Frederick (6), 6. Barger, Jennie (4), 95. Bargar, Frederick C. (7), 51. Barger, Jennie (6), 16. Barger, Flora (6), 38. Barger, Jentie (6), 16. Bargar, Flora (6), 57. Bargar, Jephtha (6), 53. Bargar, Florence (5), 73. Barger, Jerome G; (6), 29. Barger, Florence (6), 39. Barger, Jerusha (2), 40. Bargar, Florence Lavinia (6), 73. Barger, Jesse C. (3), 90. Barger, Floyd (6), 39. Barger, Jessie Helen ( 7), 32. Bargar, Floyd L. (6), 19. Barger, Jesse V. (6), 6. Barger, Gean (e), 60. Barger, J. F. (5), 103. Barger, George (1), 80. Barger, John (1), 89. Bargar, George (2), 76. Barger, John (1), 97. Barger, George (2), 97. Barger, John (2), 3. Bargar, George D. (6), 56. Bargar, John (2), 76. Barger, George Elias (6), 33. Barger, John (2), 81. Bargar, George E. V. (5), 72. Barger, John (2), 86. Barger, George L. (6), 15. Barger, John (3), 12. Bargar, George W. (5), 69. Barger, John (3), 83. Bargar, George W. (3), 77. Barger, John (3), 85. Bargar, George Washington (b), 79. Barger, John (3), 98. Bargar, George Washington (4), 69. Barger, John (4), 98. Bargar, George Willard (6), 70. Barger, John (7), 48. Barger, Gerrit, 65. Bargar, John (b), 79. Barger, Gilbert (7), 48. Bargar, John A. B. (7), 53. Bargar, Gilbert H. (8), 50. Bargar, John C. (5), 53. Bargar, Gilbert Hare (6), 48. Bargar, John C. (7), 21. Bargar, Gilbert Milton (7), 50. Barger, John D. (5), 15. Bargar, Gladys Marie (6), 73. Bargar, John Hay (3), 78. Bargar, Glenn Arthur (7), 21. Barger, John M. C. (6), 17. Bargar, G. Paul R. (7), 54. Barger, John R. (3), 91. Barger, Grace (5), 14. Barger, John W. (3), 87. Barger, Grace ( c), 6U. Barger, John W. (2), 92. Barger, Grace (d), 60. Bargar, Joseph (2), 68. Barger, Hannah (2), 39. Bargar, Joseph Alfred (4), 71. Barger, Hannah (2), 89. Bargar, Joseph Alf red (5), 72. Bargar, Hardesty (8), 51. Barger, Joseph Charles (3), 109. Barger, Harriet (5), 37. Bargar, Joseph Henry (3), 68. Barger, Harriet J. (6), 29. Bargar, Joseph Oscar (5), 69. Barger, Harry ( 4), 93. Barger, Julia (3), 87. B;i.rger, Harvey (3), 99. Bargar, Julia (8), 50. Barger, Harvey ( 6), 100. Barger, Juliet (6), 5. Barger, Helen (6), 39. Bargar, Laura (6), 57. Bargar, Henry (8), 50. Bargar, Lavinia A. ( 4), 70. Barger, Henry (6), 39. Barger, Lavinia ( 4), 105. Barger, Henry (a), 65. Bargar, Lavinia Ann (5), 73. Bargd.r, Henry James (a), 79. Bargar, Lawrence Martin (7), 21. Barger, Henry L., 62. Barger, Leathie Ellen ( 5), 103. Barger, Herbert T., 64. Barger, Levi ( 4), 98. Barger, Hollister (b), 61. Bargar, Le,vis (5), 24. Barger, Howard (6), 101. Barger, Lewis (5), 7. Bargar, Ida Belle (6), 56. Barger, Lewis (6), 39. Bargar, Ida Belle (7), 54. Bargar, Lewis ( 7), 21. THE BARGER JOURNAL 141

Barger, Lewis L. (6), 6. Barger, Nancy M. (2), 92. Barger, Lewis M. (5), 37. Barger, Nathaniel (a), 58. Bargar, Lewis T. (6), 20. Barger, Nathaniel (3), 12. Barger, L. H. (5), 101. Barger, Nathaniel C. ( 4), 14. Barger, Lillie V. (5), 102. Barger, Nathaniel S. (b), 59. Barger, Lissie (3), 85. Barger, Nathaniel T. (5), 16. Barger, Lanson G. (5), 37. Bargar, Nicholas (2). 76. Barger, Lanson G. (6), 38. Bargar, Nora (4), 71°. Barger, Lottie (3), 93. Bargar, Oliver (5), 73. Bargar, Louise (6), 53. Barger, Oliver C. ( 4), 88. Barger, Louise (7), 33. Bargar, Olivia (5), 75. Barger, Louise (8), 34. Barger, Orin Calvin (5), 95. Barger, Louise S. ( 6), 6. Barger, Orlando, 62. Barger, Lowree D. (5), 16. Barger, Oscar V., 63. Bargar, Lucia (7), 52. Barger, Otto (4), 93. Barger, Lucy (5), 37. Barger, Paul, 19. Barger, Lula M. ( 4), 88. Barger, Paul (3), 27. Barger, Lydia (3), 86. Barger, Peter (2), 27. Barger, Lydia (3), 84. Barger, Peter (3), 109. Barger, Lydia (5), 103. Barger, Philemon (4), 28. Barger, Lydia J. (4), 88. Barger, Philip (3), 106. Barger, Madeline (7), 33. Barger, Phoebe (3), 26. Barger, Marchand L. (6), 47. Bargar, Portia Lucile (8), 55. Barger, Maria (2), 40. Barger, Presh (4), 109. Barger, Marie (5), 40. Barger, Prudence ( 5), 34. Bargar, Margaret (8), 56. Barger, Ralph (b), 61. Bargar, Margaret (6), 57. Barger, Ranson, 63. Bargar, Margaret (2), 68. Barger, R. B. (2), 90. Bargar, Margaret, 80. Barger, Rebecca (2), 84. Bargar, Margaret (3), 77. Barger, Rebecca ( 3), 87. Barger, Margaret (4), 93. Barger, Reuben, 63. Bargar, Margaret (8), 52. Barger, Reuben (3), 26. Bargar, Margaret Augusta (h), 79. Barger, Reuben (6), 102. Bargar, Margaret Magnetta (b), 80. Barger, Richard ( 4), 109. Barger, Marilla (5), 29. Barger, Richard (6), 102. Bargar, Marion, 18. Barger, Richard B. (8), 34. Barger, Marion (4), 94. Barger, Richard Edward (3), 109. Barger, Marion (7), 34. Barger, Robert A. (2), 94. Bargar, Marion A. (7), 53. Bargar, Roger (7), 21. Barger, Martha (4), 13. Barger, Rosa (3), 93. Bargar, Martha J. (5), 24. Barger, Roswell (6), 38. Bargar, Mary (2), 76. Barger, Samuel (i), 81. Barger, Mary (3), 11. Barger, Samuel, 63. Barger, Mary (4), 13. Barger, Samuel (3), 82. Barger, Mary (5), 7. Barger, Samuel (2), 88. Barger, Mary (4), 9. Barger, Samuel F. (a), 64. Barger, Mary ( 4), 26. Barger, Smauel G. ( 7), 29. Bargar, Mary A. (5), 24. Barger, Samuel M. (2), 97. Bargar, Mary A. (7), 21. Barger, Samuel S. (2), 89. Bargar, Mary A. (6), 22. Barger, Samuel S. (5), 28. Bargar, Mary Ann (3), 76. Barger, Sarah A. (2), 92. Barger, Mary E. (4), 104. Barger, Sarah (4), 10. Bargar, Mary Emma Alice (7), 54. Barger, Sarah (3), 97. Barger, Mary Eliza (4), 99. Bargar, Sarah M. (3), 78. Bargar, Mary Elizabeth (6), 56. Bargar, Sarah North (b), 79. Bargar, Mary J. (3), 77. Barger, Savana ( 4), 106. Bargar, Mary Jane (6), 57. Barger, Scott ( 4), 99. Barger, Maud (c), 61. Barger, Seth (6), 17. Bargar, Maud V. (7), 54. Barger, Sophie (2), 39. Barger, Maynard ( 4), 95. Barger, Stella (c), 60. Barger, Mildred (6), 103. Barger, Stephen ( 4), 4. Barger, Miles C. (3), 93. Barger, Susan (5), 7. Barger, Miles JacoL (2), 96. Barger, Susan (4), 13. Barger, Mildred, 62. Barger, Susan (4), 105. Barger, Milton S. (b), 64. Barger, Susan ( 4), 107. Barger, Milton H. ( 4), 96. Barger, Susan E. (6), 6. Bargar, Minnie (6), 57. Barger, Tamar (b), 64. Bargar, Minnie A. (7), 49. Barger, Theodore H., 63. Bargar, Miriam B. (8). 55. Barger, Theron, 63. Barger, Morton (2), 27. Barger, Thomas (4), 93. Barger, Nancy (3), 84. Bargar, Thomas D. (7), 21. Barger, Nancy (3), 85. Barger, Valentine ( 4), 40. Barger, Nancy (4), 105. Barger, Valentine (5), 40. Barger, Nancy L. (3), 109. Barger, Valentine (7), 48. 142 THE BARGER JOURNAL

Barger, Vicie ( 4), 108. Chapman, Minerva (4), 11. Bargar, Victor L. (6), 19. Chapman, Presh (5), 108. Barger, Wakely, 63. Chapman, Rebecca, 4. Barger, Walter (4), 94. Chapman, Riley, 107. Bargar, Waters (6), 73. Chapman, Vera (5), 108. Bargar, Westoby (5), 24. Charnock, Annie May (6), 74. Barger, Wilbur (3), 91. Charnock, Caroline J. (6), 74. Bargar, Willard E. (5), 70. Charnock, Carson T., 74. Bargar, William (8), 51. Charnock, Horace (6), 74. Barger, William (a), 63 Charnock, Lillian (6), 74. Barger, William (3), 86. Charnock, Roger (6), 74. Barger, William (2), 81. Christian, Almira ( 5), 8. Bargar, William A. (5), 56. Christian, Cornelius (5), 8. Bargar, William A. (6), 56. Christian, Daniel ( 5), 8. Bargar, William Alexander (7), 51. Christian, Frederick (5), 8. Bargar, William Emerson (7), 55. Christian, Gilbert ( 5), 8. Barger, William H., 63. Christian, Henry (5), 8. Barger, William Louis (3), 109. Christian, Mary (5), 8. Barger, William M. (5), 5. Christopher, Lemuel, 104. Barger, William M. (6), 6. Christopher, Lincoln (5), 104. Barger, William P. (4), 99. Christopher, Mattie (6), 104. Bargar, William Webster (8), 51. Christopher, Quincey (S), 104. Barger, William Wilson (5), 101. Christian, Richard ( 5), 8. Baxter, Gilbert, 10. Christian, Sarah (5), 7. Baxter, John, 9. Christian, Wesley, 7. Baxter, Martin, 10. Christian, Wesley (5), 8. Beardsley, Alice Adelaide, 38. Cleland, Minnie J., 55. Beatty, Frank, 54. Clinton, Edward (7), 105. Beatty, Frank (8), S4. Clinton, Herbert, 104. Beatty, Hazel (8), S4. Clinton, Marie (7), 105. Berry, Edward, 107. Clnton, Ray (7), 105. Birbeck, Ellen,· 35. Combert, A. J., 36. Blankenship, Aury, 107. Conklin, Joel, 9. Blue, Luella C., 29. Cooper, ---, 87. Bogart, ---, 60. Crawford, Amanda (4), 25. Bogart, ---, 14. Crawford, Cornelius, 24. Bosley, Ann, 68. Crawford, Cornelius (4), 25. Boyd, James, 40. Crawford, Elizabeth, 54. Bradley, Benjamin (6), 75. Crawford, Frances ( 4), 25. Bradley, Challise (6), 76. Crawford, Hannah (4), 25. Bradley, Dorris (6), 75. Crawford, Hannah ( 4), 26. Bradley, Laban (6), 75. Crawford, Jane (4), 25. Bradley, Margaret Olivia ( 6), 75. Crawford, Mahala (4), 25. Bradley, Raymond (6), 75. Crawford, Prudence ( 4), 26. Bradley, Virginia (6), 75. Crawford, Susannah, 12. Bradley, Wallace, 75. Crouch, Charles A., 34. Bram, Ella, 19. Crouch, George A., 36. Brooks, Franklin, 104. Curtis, Nettie, 18. Brown, Delia A., 37. Cusic, Rebecca, 86. Bryan, Evan, 85. Bryan, Raymond ( 4), 85. Dalrymple, ---, SO. Buckbee, Sela, 14. Daniel, ---, 107. Bugbee, Cynthia (7), 20. Day, Isabel, 53. Bugbee, E. Hart, 19. Deney, Clara, 60. Bugbee, Laura (7), 20. Denning, Newton, 56. Bussey, Grace (5), 107. Denny, John, 39. Bussey, Mack, 107. Derryberry, Abraham, 106. Derryherry, Belle (5), 107. Caldwell, Minnie, 35. Derryberry, Bertha (5), 107. Campbell, Ada (5), 106. Derryerry, Emma Jane (5), 107. Campbell, John, 105. Derryberry, Ruth (5), 107. Campbell, John (5), 106. Derryberry, Ulysses (5), 107. Casperson, J. L., 54. Duffey, Mattie Antoinette, 7 3. Chadwick, Thirza Smith, 30. Dukehart, ---, 67. Chapman, Adah ( 4), 11. Durstine, Edward, 82. Chapman, Edom ( 4), 12. Durstine, --- (4), 82. Chapman, Elam ( 4), 12. Dusenbury, Edward, 25. Chapman, Eliza A. (4), 12. Dyer, Rebecca, 53. Chapman, Elmer (4), 11. Chapman, Emily (4), 12. Ealey, ---, 94. Chapman, Jeremiah, 4. Edrington, Lillie (5), 105. Chapman, Jeremiah, Jr., 11. Edrington, Silas, 105. Chapman, Lemuel (5),. 108. Chapman, Lydia (5), 108. Falk, John B., 73. THE BARGER JOURNAL 143

Ferguson, Anna, 71. Little, Lucia (8), 52. Fisher, Grace, 19. Little, William, 52. Fox, J. J., 87. Little, 'W~illiam, 109. Frank, ---, 60. Lockwood, Nellie, 35.

Gantzel, Harry V., 92. McAllaster, Anna (7), 36. Gatchell, David, 56. McAllaster, Benjamin Franklin (6), 37. Gates, Alice, 17. McAllaster, Benjamin Rush, 34. Gharet, Mary A., 95. McAllaster, Benjamin Rush (7), 35. Giddings, Bessie, 19. McAllaster, Charles H. (6), 37. Gingher, Burton (4), 84. McAllaster, David R. (6), 35. Ging her, Clara ( 4), 84. McAllaster, Ellen (6), 36. Gingher, Constans (4), 84. McAllaster, Harriet L. (6), 36. Gingher, H. C., 83. McAllaster, Hattie (7), 35. Gingher, John (4), 84. McAllaster, Jennie (7), 35. Ging her, Maud ( 4), 84. McAllaster, Loula (7), 36. Graham, Nancy, 85. McAllaster, Stephen B. (7), 35. Grugett, ---, 108. McCann, Leathie E., 99. McClellan, Sarah, 91. Hay, Elizabeth, 76. McCommons, Albertus, 85. Hay Family, The, 78. Mc Commons, Delbert ( 4), 83. Hadden, Albert (5), 10. Mc Commons, Elizabeth ( 4), 83. Hadden, Cornelius Barger (5), 10. McCommons, John ( 4), 83. Hadden, Hannah (5), 10. McCommons, Mary (4), 83. Hadden, Mary (5), 10. McCotter, Carolina C., 68. Hadden, Nathaniel (5), 10. McCullough, Cynthia J ., 17. Hadden, Rebecca ( 5), 11. McDaniels, Frank (7), 36. Hadden, William, 10. McDaniels, Harriet (7), 36. Hadden, William ( 5) , 11. McDaniels, Jane B. (7), 36. Hardesty, Helen, 51. McDaniels, Weston, 36. Heidklang, Margaretha, 55. McFadden, Alexander, 58. Henry, ---, 70. McFadden, Elzy (6), 58. Henry, Marion ( 6), 71. McFadden, Joseph (6), 58. Henry, Robert (5), 70. McFadden, Mana, 54. Higgs, Ruth (7), 16. l\1cFadden, Mary J. (6), 58. Higgs, William, 16. McKeel, Samuel John, 11. Hines, John Vernon, 55. Mason, Henry, 107. Holt, Lee, 104. Mead, Alfred, 28. Holt, Rutherford (7), 105. Milburn, Edna, 70. Holt, William (7), 104. Millikin, Jane, 40. Hopkins, Alberta, 106. Minter, ---, 58. Horton, Iska, 26. Morgan, Marion, 100. Horton, Jedediah Hill Ison, 26. Mosher, ---, 37. Horton, Mary, 63. Munger, L. H., 35. Howarth, Cora, 36. Howitt, J. W., 35. Nader, Virginia, 34. Huff, --, 103. Nappes, Harry (5), 109. Huff, Elizabeth, 27. Nappes, William, 108. Hughey, Sarah, 103. Neese, Samuel, 92. Hunt, Kittie, 18. Neil, Florence, 49. Hyde, Ansel, 99. Odell, James, 8. Johnson, Amelia, 18. Jones, Alhertus, 108. Perry, May, 104. Jones, Edward, 108. Ponder, Mary, 107. Jurney, Etta C. (5), 71. Purdy, Nicholas, 11. Jurney, Oscar C., 71. Putman, Hattie M., 15. Jurney, Oscar C. (5), 71. Ravelle, Allen, 103. Kelly, Perley, 108. Ravelle, Audre (6), 103. Koenig, Rosa, 69. Ravelle, Frieda (6), 103. Kreitzer, Pearl, 93. Recht, ---, 97. Renfrew, Josephine, 101. Lafferty, ---, 56. Richardson, ---, 106. l.,akin, Sophia Jane, 49. Richardson, James (5), 107. Lee, Alice, 41. Richardson, Richard, 107. Lehman, Phoebe, 2. Rodgers, Audre (5), 108. Lewis, Elizabeth, 15. Rodgers, James, 108. Lewis, Luther, 15. Rodgers, Ray ( S), 108. Lent, Godfrey, 25. Rogers, Elizabeth, 20. Lent, James, 25. Rogers, John, 7. Lickley, Elijah, 5. Little, Bettie (8), 52. Sackrider, James, 9. Little, Jane (8), .52. Schlosser, ---, 90. Seal, Nettie, 6. 144 THE BARGER JOURNAL

Seitz, Delia, 108. Tompkins, George Washington, 13. Sells, F. A., 49. Tompkins, Lucinda, 6. Sells, Marguerite (8), 49. Tompkins, Martha, 4. Sellstrom, Mary E., 22. Tompkins, Martha (5), 9. Shaw, Livingston, 7. Tompkins, Mary (5), 9. Shelman, Susannah, 97. Tompkins, Nathaniel C. (5), 9. Skinner, Edward A., 33. Tompkins, Rachel, 9. Slater, Mary, 7. Tompkins, Sarah J. (5), 9. Smedley, Pearl, 108. Tompkins, Susan (5), 10. Smith, A. D., 94. Tompkins, Tamar, 14. Smith, Catherine Ann, 5. Totman, Alice E., 20. Smith, Elizabeth, 27. Travis, George W ., 11. Smith, Hanford (5), 13. Travis, Mary, 26. Smith, Martha J. (5), 14. Travis, Sarah, 7. Smith, Mary A. (5), 14. Treux, Susan, 87. Smith, Samuel (5), 13. Truman, Jackson, 102. Smith, Samuel F., 13. Truman, Jackson (6), 102. Smith, William (5), 13. Truman, Jennie (6), 102. Spiker, Sarah Ann, 53. Truman, John (6), 102. Stewart, Alice, 51. Truman, Nellie (6), 102. Stiver, Emily, 82. Tyrrell, Bliss (7), 16. Stout, Myrtle, 109. Tyrrell, Harvey, 16. Strong, Currence, 28. Tyrrell, June (8), 16. Sturgeon, John Douglas (6), 69. Sturgeon, Summerfield, 69. Van Mortar, Dr. Howard, 36. Sylvanus, Mollie, 105. Van Volkenberg, Horatio, 18. Via; Melton, 108. Tarbell, Clarence D., 36. Voltzel, Julia Ann, 5. Tate, Nancy, 80. Voyce, Thomas, 76. Taylor, Elizabeth, 82. Terry, Hester, 99. Wambold, Estelle, 6. Thorne, ---, 12. Weathers, Steen, 109. Tompkins, Ananias, 27. Wilson, Electa, 101. Tompkins, Bartholomew, 9. Woodhatch, Priscilla, 69. Tompkins, Catherine, 14. Tompkins, Cornelius Barger ( 5), 9. Zettle, Alice R., 92. IMPORTANT

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