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Ernest Adelbert Barber

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Ernest Adelbert Barber

Birth
Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
Death
22 Feb 1952 (aged 84)
East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA
Burial
Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA Add to Map
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"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 152, No 14, p 168, Apr. 7, 1952.

In East Providence, R. I., February 22, 1952, Ernest A. Barber of Hope Valley, R. I., aged 84.

He was born in Hopkinton, August 17, 1867, and was the son of Jared G. and Artemissa Ann (Burdick) Barber. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. John Kugler of Hope Valley, two sons, Maurice L. of Groton, Conn., and Gerald of Hope Valley. His own sister, Mrs. Bessie Barber Hammond, resides at Sarasota, Fla. Mr. Barber also leaves five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A carpenter by trade, he conducted the business of a contractor for many years. He held positions of honor and trust in the town. Mr. Barber was a friendly man. The characteristic of cheerfulness and his faith were great assets in his long illness. He had been a member of the Rockville Seventh Day Baptist Church since March 12, 1881, being baptized by the pastor, Dr. James R. Irish.

Funeral services were held on February 24 at the Avery Funeral Home. At the request of Mr. Barber, Rev. Harold R. Crandall, whom he had known all his life, officiated.
H. R. C.

transcribed by Jon Saunders, contributor 47674050
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 152, No 14, p 168, Apr. 7, 1952.

In East Providence, R. I., February 22, 1952, Ernest A. Barber of Hope Valley, R. I., aged 84.

He was born in Hopkinton, August 17, 1867, and was the son of Jared G. and Artemissa Ann (Burdick) Barber. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. John Kugler of Hope Valley, two sons, Maurice L. of Groton, Conn., and Gerald of Hope Valley. His own sister, Mrs. Bessie Barber Hammond, resides at Sarasota, Fla. Mr. Barber also leaves five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A carpenter by trade, he conducted the business of a contractor for many years. He held positions of honor and trust in the town. Mr. Barber was a friendly man. The characteristic of cheerfulness and his faith were great assets in his long illness. He had been a member of the Rockville Seventh Day Baptist Church since March 12, 1881, being baptized by the pastor, Dr. James R. Irish.

Funeral services were held on February 24 at the Avery Funeral Home. At the request of Mr. Barber, Rev. Harold R. Crandall, whom he had known all his life, officiated.
H. R. C.

transcribed by Jon Saunders, contributor 47674050


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