JAY W. BARKER
Jay W. Barker, one of the pioneer men of Manchester and a veteran of the Civil war, passed away at his home in this city on the evening of February 2nd, 1916, after a long and weary illness. Funeral services were held at the home on Friday afternoon at two o'clock, the sermon by the Rev. C. K. Hudson. Burial was made in Oakland cemetery.
Mr. Barker was born in Stevenson county, Illinois, March 6th, 1842, and spent his younger years in his native state. At the outbreak of the Civil war Mr. Barker enlisted in the 46th Illinois infantry, served his country faithfully for several years.
His marriage with Miss Rosetta Miller took place in Stevenson county September 1st, 1866, and he and his wife came to Iowa in 1870, living for a time on a farm south of Manchester. About thirty years ago he and Mrs. Barker came to Manchester and have made this place their home during all those years.
Deceased is survived by his wife and three children. The children are Mrs. Nettie J. Miller, of Mt. Vernon, and J. D. Barker and A. B. Barker of Cedar Rapids, all of whom were with their father when the summons came. The death of Mr. Barker removes one of the well known men of the city who was honored and beloved by a large circle of acquaintances.
Manchester Democrat - Manchester, Iowa - February 9, 1916
Jay W. Barker, one of the pioneer men of Manchester and a veteran of the Civil war, passed away at his home in this city on the evening of February 2nd, 1916, after a long and weary illness. Funeral services were held at the home on Friday afternoon at two o'clock, the sermon by the Rev. C. K. Hudson. Burial was made in Oakland cemetery.
Mr. Barker was born in Stevenson county, Illinois, March 6th, 1842, and spent his younger years in his native state. At the outbreak of the Civil war Mr. Barker enlisted in the 46th Illinois infantry, served his country faithfully for several years.
His marriage with Miss Rosetta Miller took place in Stevenson county September 1st, 1866, and he and his wife came to Iowa in 1870, living for a time on a farm south of Manchester. About thirty years ago he and Mrs. Barker came to Manchester and have made this place their home during all those years.
Deceased is survived by his wife and three children. The children are Mrs. Nettie J. Miller, of Mt. Vernon, and J. D. Barker and A. B. Barker of Cedar Rapids, all of whom were with their father when the summons came. The death of Mr. Barker removes one of the well known men of the city who was honored and beloved by a large circle of acquaintances.
Manchester Democrat - Manchester, Iowa - February 9, 1916
JAY W. BARKER
Jay W. Barker, one of the pioneer men of Manchester and a veteran of the Civil war, passed away at his home in this city on the evening of February 2nd, 1916, after a long and weary illness. Funeral services were held at the home on Friday afternoon at two o'clock, the sermon by the Rev. C. K. Hudson. Burial was made in Oakland cemetery.
Mr. Barker was born in Stevenson county, Illinois, March 6th, 1842, and spent his younger years in his native state. At the outbreak of the Civil war Mr. Barker enlisted in the 46th Illinois infantry, served his country faithfully for several years.
His marriage with Miss Rosetta Miller took place in Stevenson county September 1st, 1866, and he and his wife came to Iowa in 1870, living for a time on a farm south of Manchester. About thirty years ago he and Mrs. Barker came to Manchester and have made this place their home during all those years.
Deceased is survived by his wife and three children. The children are Mrs. Nettie J. Miller, of Mt. Vernon, and J. D. Barker and A. B. Barker of Cedar Rapids, all of whom were with their father when the summons came. The death of Mr. Barker removes one of the well known men of the city who was honored and beloved by a large circle of acquaintances.
Manchester Democrat - Manchester, Iowa - February 9, 1916
Jay W. Barker, one of the pioneer men of Manchester and a veteran of the Civil war, passed away at his home in this city on the evening of February 2nd, 1916, after a long and weary illness. Funeral services were held at the home on Friday afternoon at two o'clock, the sermon by the Rev. C. K. Hudson. Burial was made in Oakland cemetery.
Mr. Barker was born in Stevenson county, Illinois, March 6th, 1842, and spent his younger years in his native state. At the outbreak of the Civil war Mr. Barker enlisted in the 46th Illinois infantry, served his country faithfully for several years.
His marriage with Miss Rosetta Miller took place in Stevenson county September 1st, 1866, and he and his wife came to Iowa in 1870, living for a time on a farm south of Manchester. About thirty years ago he and Mrs. Barker came to Manchester and have made this place their home during all those years.
Deceased is survived by his wife and three children. The children are Mrs. Nettie J. Miller, of Mt. Vernon, and J. D. Barker and A. B. Barker of Cedar Rapids, all of whom were with their father when the summons came. The death of Mr. Barker removes one of the well known men of the city who was honored and beloved by a large circle of acquaintances.
Manchester Democrat - Manchester, Iowa - February 9, 1916
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