son of Charles W Barr
and Almira Blindberry;
husband of 1)Lavinia Ayer
- married Aug 8, 1858
in Evans, Erie Co, NY,
and 2)Lovina A Hanford Cooper
- married Oct 11, 1871;
Civil War veteran
"TAPS ARE SOUNDED FOR AGED VETERAN - DR G W BARR'S LAST ROLL ANSWERED - END CAME THURSDAY - Passed Away Peacefully Last Evening at His Home - Dr George W Barr, for many years one of Titusville's leading citizens and most prominent physicians and surgeons, died at the family home on North Washington street at 6:30 o'clock last evening. He was 79 years of age, and during a residence here for nearly half a century has borne an active part in the affairs of the community. Dr Barr's final illness was of brief duration and dated from his return from a visit to his daughter, Mrs C W Underwood, at Buffalo and other relatives at Salamanca, NY, shortly after Christmas. On his way home from the latter place he was exposed to the inclemencies of a severe storm, and soon after reaching Titusville took to his bed, from which he did not again arise. Almost from the first but slight hopes of recovery were held out by his attending physician, and for more than a week past members of the family had realized that final dissolution was not far distant. Since her death last summer, Dr Barr had grieved deeply for his beloved wife, and from the shock and sorrow of her demise he seemed unable to rally. When it became known last evening that he had passed away expressions of regret and personal loss were universal, especially among the older residents who were his contemporaries and life-long friends, and his bereaved daughters and family will have the heartfelt sympathy of a wide circle of friends, both here and elsewhere. Dr Barr was born at Sherburne, NY, Dec 16, 1832. He was the son of Charles W and Almina (Blindberry) Barr and a grandson of Aaron Barr, son of Hugh Barr of Boston and Colonial fame. He began the study of mediciane at the age of 20 years at Evans, NY. Afterward he went to Buffalo, where he was graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1856, subsequent to having been resident physician there at St Mary's Lying-in hospital. He also took a post-graduate medical course at Bellevue, in New York city, in 1864-5. He began the private practice of medicine at Gowanda, NY, remaining there until appointed in 1861 as examining surgeon on the staff of General R B Van Valkenburg at Elmira. Later he became surgeon of the Sixty-fourth New York volunteer infantry, serving in the Civil war until 1863. He was first married in 1858 to Miss Lavinia Ayer at Evans, NY, who died here in 1868, leaving a daughter, Miss Iris Barr, for a number of years principal in one of the ward schools and at present a member of the high school faculty. His second wife was Mrs Lavina Hanford Cooper of Gowanda, NY, who died not long since. To them was born a daughter, Mrs Charles W Underwood, also surviving the death of her parents. During his long residence in Titusville, Dr Barr gained the friendship and esteem of everyone with whom he came in contact either in a professional, business or social way. His wide practice in his younger days throughout this section and city made his countenance familiar in every locality and his ministrations to the sick were so devoted that he gained widespread fame in this particular [area]. In the early days of oildom, when roads were almost impassable and when it was dangerous to travel them for other reasons, Dr Barr never refused to answer a call for his services, and no hardship deterred him when in the discharge of his duty as a physician. His cheerful greeting of the sufferers was as good as medicine to them, and his kindly disposition and cheery personality doubtless aided many to regain lost health. Deceased was always prominent in matters affecting the health of the city and its inhabitants. He had been called the father of the local board of health and for years following its institution he spent much of his time in connection with the business of that organization. He was one of the founders of the Titusville Library association, established many years ago, and took a lively personal interest in its work. He also served the city as a member of the board of school controllers. He was a subscriber to the Titusville Industrial association, which raised a quarter of a million dollars, and never refused his aid to any well considered movement designed to assist in the upbuilding and development of the city. He always had faith in Titusville's future and his property accumulations were large, especially in real estate, of which he was an extensive holder. He was for many years associated in the practice of medicine and surgery with the late Dr George O Moody, and the firm's practice was a very large one, not only in town, but in the outlying districts. The co-partnership existed until a few years before the death of Dr Moody. Dr Barr was also prominent in Grand Army circles and he interested himself deeply in the affairs of the veterans. He was a member of Chase Post 50, GAR, of Titusville, and always participated in the organization's meetings, its jollifications or its burial of brother soldiers. He frequently attended reunions of his former regiment of the Civil war and he was full of reminiscences of the days of the Rebellion which he related in a most entertaining manner. He was also a Mason, belonging to Oil Creek lodge, No 303, F&AM, of Titusville. In the death of Dr Barr Titusville has lost one of its oldest and most universally respected citizens. Of late years he had somewhat retired from active business pursuits and the practice of his profession, but he never lost his keen interest in matters affecting the welfare, progress and development of Titusville. He was a man of wide reading and of outspoken opinions of men and affairs. Professionally he won high repute as a physician and surgeon. While a Republican in politics, he never hesitated to lay aside party lines when in his estimation occasion demanded such action. He was a friend of the public schools and a great lover of nature in all her works. He possessed business ability of an exceptional order, was successful in the accumulation of more than a competence. He was always active in municipal affairs and no project designed to benefit the community but what commanded his hearty support. Honorable and upright in all his dealings, he was a citizen who will be much missed from this community. While arrangements have not been fully completed, it was stated last night that the funeral would be held on Sunday afternoon, at an hour to be announced later."
(Titusville Morning Herald, Jan 19, 1912, p.2)
"BREVITIES - Funeral Tomorrow - Funeral services in memory of Dr George W Barr will be conducted at the family home, North Washington street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev Charles Pickells, acting rector of St James' Memorial church, will be in charge and will be assisted by Rev Samuel Semple of the Presbyterian church. Chase Post 50, GAR, will attend in a body and will conduct Grand Army commitment services at Woodlawn cemetery, where burial will be made."
(Titusville Morning Herald, Jan 20, 1912, p.5)
For a picture and biography of Dr George W Barr, see:
Physicians and Surgeons of America, by Irving A Watson, Concord, NH, 1896, page 445.
[Contrib 2020: Genealogy Liz #47161074]
and Almira Blindberry;
husband of 1)Lavinia Ayer
- married Aug 8, 1858
in Evans, Erie Co, NY,
and 2)Lovina A Hanford Cooper
- married Oct 11, 1871;
Civil War veteran
"TAPS ARE SOUNDED FOR AGED VETERAN - DR G W BARR'S LAST ROLL ANSWERED - END CAME THURSDAY - Passed Away Peacefully Last Evening at His Home - Dr George W Barr, for many years one of Titusville's leading citizens and most prominent physicians and surgeons, died at the family home on North Washington street at 6:30 o'clock last evening. He was 79 years of age, and during a residence here for nearly half a century has borne an active part in the affairs of the community. Dr Barr's final illness was of brief duration and dated from his return from a visit to his daughter, Mrs C W Underwood, at Buffalo and other relatives at Salamanca, NY, shortly after Christmas. On his way home from the latter place he was exposed to the inclemencies of a severe storm, and soon after reaching Titusville took to his bed, from which he did not again arise. Almost from the first but slight hopes of recovery were held out by his attending physician, and for more than a week past members of the family had realized that final dissolution was not far distant. Since her death last summer, Dr Barr had grieved deeply for his beloved wife, and from the shock and sorrow of her demise he seemed unable to rally. When it became known last evening that he had passed away expressions of regret and personal loss were universal, especially among the older residents who were his contemporaries and life-long friends, and his bereaved daughters and family will have the heartfelt sympathy of a wide circle of friends, both here and elsewhere. Dr Barr was born at Sherburne, NY, Dec 16, 1832. He was the son of Charles W and Almina (Blindberry) Barr and a grandson of Aaron Barr, son of Hugh Barr of Boston and Colonial fame. He began the study of mediciane at the age of 20 years at Evans, NY. Afterward he went to Buffalo, where he was graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1856, subsequent to having been resident physician there at St Mary's Lying-in hospital. He also took a post-graduate medical course at Bellevue, in New York city, in 1864-5. He began the private practice of medicine at Gowanda, NY, remaining there until appointed in 1861 as examining surgeon on the staff of General R B Van Valkenburg at Elmira. Later he became surgeon of the Sixty-fourth New York volunteer infantry, serving in the Civil war until 1863. He was first married in 1858 to Miss Lavinia Ayer at Evans, NY, who died here in 1868, leaving a daughter, Miss Iris Barr, for a number of years principal in one of the ward schools and at present a member of the high school faculty. His second wife was Mrs Lavina Hanford Cooper of Gowanda, NY, who died not long since. To them was born a daughter, Mrs Charles W Underwood, also surviving the death of her parents. During his long residence in Titusville, Dr Barr gained the friendship and esteem of everyone with whom he came in contact either in a professional, business or social way. His wide practice in his younger days throughout this section and city made his countenance familiar in every locality and his ministrations to the sick were so devoted that he gained widespread fame in this particular [area]. In the early days of oildom, when roads were almost impassable and when it was dangerous to travel them for other reasons, Dr Barr never refused to answer a call for his services, and no hardship deterred him when in the discharge of his duty as a physician. His cheerful greeting of the sufferers was as good as medicine to them, and his kindly disposition and cheery personality doubtless aided many to regain lost health. Deceased was always prominent in matters affecting the health of the city and its inhabitants. He had been called the father of the local board of health and for years following its institution he spent much of his time in connection with the business of that organization. He was one of the founders of the Titusville Library association, established many years ago, and took a lively personal interest in its work. He also served the city as a member of the board of school controllers. He was a subscriber to the Titusville Industrial association, which raised a quarter of a million dollars, and never refused his aid to any well considered movement designed to assist in the upbuilding and development of the city. He always had faith in Titusville's future and his property accumulations were large, especially in real estate, of which he was an extensive holder. He was for many years associated in the practice of medicine and surgery with the late Dr George O Moody, and the firm's practice was a very large one, not only in town, but in the outlying districts. The co-partnership existed until a few years before the death of Dr Moody. Dr Barr was also prominent in Grand Army circles and he interested himself deeply in the affairs of the veterans. He was a member of Chase Post 50, GAR, of Titusville, and always participated in the organization's meetings, its jollifications or its burial of brother soldiers. He frequently attended reunions of his former regiment of the Civil war and he was full of reminiscences of the days of the Rebellion which he related in a most entertaining manner. He was also a Mason, belonging to Oil Creek lodge, No 303, F&AM, of Titusville. In the death of Dr Barr Titusville has lost one of its oldest and most universally respected citizens. Of late years he had somewhat retired from active business pursuits and the practice of his profession, but he never lost his keen interest in matters affecting the welfare, progress and development of Titusville. He was a man of wide reading and of outspoken opinions of men and affairs. Professionally he won high repute as a physician and surgeon. While a Republican in politics, he never hesitated to lay aside party lines when in his estimation occasion demanded such action. He was a friend of the public schools and a great lover of nature in all her works. He possessed business ability of an exceptional order, was successful in the accumulation of more than a competence. He was always active in municipal affairs and no project designed to benefit the community but what commanded his hearty support. Honorable and upright in all his dealings, he was a citizen who will be much missed from this community. While arrangements have not been fully completed, it was stated last night that the funeral would be held on Sunday afternoon, at an hour to be announced later."
(Titusville Morning Herald, Jan 19, 1912, p.2)
"BREVITIES - Funeral Tomorrow - Funeral services in memory of Dr George W Barr will be conducted at the family home, North Washington street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev Charles Pickells, acting rector of St James' Memorial church, will be in charge and will be assisted by Rev Samuel Semple of the Presbyterian church. Chase Post 50, GAR, will attend in a body and will conduct Grand Army commitment services at Woodlawn cemetery, where burial will be made."
(Titusville Morning Herald, Jan 20, 1912, p.5)
For a picture and biography of Dr George W Barr, see:
Physicians and Surgeons of America, by Irving A Watson, Concord, NH, 1896, page 445.
[Contrib 2020: Genealogy Liz #47161074]
son of Charles W Barr
and Almira Blindberry;
husband of 1)Lavinia Ayer
- married Aug 8, 1858
in Evans, Erie Co, NY,
and 2)Lovina A Hanford Cooper
- married Oct 11, 1871;
Civil War veteran
"TAPS ARE SOUNDED FOR AGED VETERAN - DR G W BARR'S LAST ROLL ANSWERED - END CAME THURSDAY - Passed Away Peacefully Last Evening at His Home - Dr George W Barr, for many years one of Titusville's leading citizens and most prominent physicians and surgeons, died at the family home on North Washington street at 6:30 o'clock last evening. He was 79 years of age, and during a residence here for nearly half a century has borne an active part in the affairs of the community. Dr Barr's final illness was of brief duration and dated from his return from a visit to his daughter, Mrs C W Underwood, at Buffalo and other relatives at Salamanca, NY, shortly after Christmas. On his way home from the latter place he was exposed to the inclemencies of a severe storm, and soon after reaching Titusville took to his bed, from which he did not again arise. Almost from the first but slight hopes of recovery were held out by his attending physician, and for more than a week past members of the family had realized that final dissolution was not far distant. Since her death last summer, Dr Barr had grieved deeply for his beloved wife, and from the shock and sorrow of her demise he seemed unable to rally. When it became known last evening that he had passed away expressions of regret and personal loss were universal, especially among the older residents who were his contemporaries and life-long friends, and his bereaved daughters and family will have the heartfelt sympathy of a wide circle of friends, both here and elsewhere. Dr Barr was born at Sherburne, NY, Dec 16, 1832. He was the son of Charles W and Almina (Blindberry) Barr and a grandson of Aaron Barr, son of Hugh Barr of Boston and Colonial fame. He began the study of mediciane at the age of 20 years at Evans, NY. Afterward he went to Buffalo, where he was graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1856, subsequent to having been resident physician there at St Mary's Lying-in hospital. He also took a post-graduate medical course at Bellevue, in New York city, in 1864-5. He began the private practice of medicine at Gowanda, NY, remaining there until appointed in 1861 as examining surgeon on the staff of General R B Van Valkenburg at Elmira. Later he became surgeon of the Sixty-fourth New York volunteer infantry, serving in the Civil war until 1863. He was first married in 1858 to Miss Lavinia Ayer at Evans, NY, who died here in 1868, leaving a daughter, Miss Iris Barr, for a number of years principal in one of the ward schools and at present a member of the high school faculty. His second wife was Mrs Lavina Hanford Cooper of Gowanda, NY, who died not long since. To them was born a daughter, Mrs Charles W Underwood, also surviving the death of her parents. During his long residence in Titusville, Dr Barr gained the friendship and esteem of everyone with whom he came in contact either in a professional, business or social way. His wide practice in his younger days throughout this section and city made his countenance familiar in every locality and his ministrations to the sick were so devoted that he gained widespread fame in this particular [area]. In the early days of oildom, when roads were almost impassable and when it was dangerous to travel them for other reasons, Dr Barr never refused to answer a call for his services, and no hardship deterred him when in the discharge of his duty as a physician. His cheerful greeting of the sufferers was as good as medicine to them, and his kindly disposition and cheery personality doubtless aided many to regain lost health. Deceased was always prominent in matters affecting the health of the city and its inhabitants. He had been called the father of the local board of health and for years following its institution he spent much of his time in connection with the business of that organization. He was one of the founders of the Titusville Library association, established many years ago, and took a lively personal interest in its work. He also served the city as a member of the board of school controllers. He was a subscriber to the Titusville Industrial association, which raised a quarter of a million dollars, and never refused his aid to any well considered movement designed to assist in the upbuilding and development of the city. He always had faith in Titusville's future and his property accumulations were large, especially in real estate, of which he was an extensive holder. He was for many years associated in the practice of medicine and surgery with the late Dr George O Moody, and the firm's practice was a very large one, not only in town, but in the outlying districts. The co-partnership existed until a few years before the death of Dr Moody. Dr Barr was also prominent in Grand Army circles and he interested himself deeply in the affairs of the veterans. He was a member of Chase Post 50, GAR, of Titusville, and always participated in the organization's meetings, its jollifications or its burial of brother soldiers. He frequently attended reunions of his former regiment of the Civil war and he was full of reminiscences of the days of the Rebellion which he related in a most entertaining manner. He was also a Mason, belonging to Oil Creek lodge, No 303, F&AM, of Titusville. In the death of Dr Barr Titusville has lost one of its oldest and most universally respected citizens. Of late years he had somewhat retired from active business pursuits and the practice of his profession, but he never lost his keen interest in matters affecting the welfare, progress and development of Titusville. He was a man of wide reading and of outspoken opinions of men and affairs. Professionally he won high repute as a physician and surgeon. While a Republican in politics, he never hesitated to lay aside party lines when in his estimation occasion demanded such action. He was a friend of the public schools and a great lover of nature in all her works. He possessed business ability of an exceptional order, was successful in the accumulation of more than a competence. He was always active in municipal affairs and no project designed to benefit the community but what commanded his hearty support. Honorable and upright in all his dealings, he was a citizen who will be much missed from this community. While arrangements have not been fully completed, it was stated last night that the funeral would be held on Sunday afternoon, at an hour to be announced later."
(Titusville Morning Herald, Jan 19, 1912, p.2)
"BREVITIES - Funeral Tomorrow - Funeral services in memory of Dr George W Barr will be conducted at the family home, North Washington street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev Charles Pickells, acting rector of St James' Memorial church, will be in charge and will be assisted by Rev Samuel Semple of the Presbyterian church. Chase Post 50, GAR, will attend in a body and will conduct Grand Army commitment services at Woodlawn cemetery, where burial will be made."
(Titusville Morning Herald, Jan 20, 1912, p.5)
For a picture and biography of Dr George W Barr, see:
Physicians and Surgeons of America, by Irving A Watson, Concord, NH, 1896, page 445.
[Contrib 2020: Genealogy Liz #47161074]
and Almira Blindberry;
husband of 1)Lavinia Ayer
- married Aug 8, 1858
in Evans, Erie Co, NY,
and 2)Lovina A Hanford Cooper
- married Oct 11, 1871;
Civil War veteran
"TAPS ARE SOUNDED FOR AGED VETERAN - DR G W BARR'S LAST ROLL ANSWERED - END CAME THURSDAY - Passed Away Peacefully Last Evening at His Home - Dr George W Barr, for many years one of Titusville's leading citizens and most prominent physicians and surgeons, died at the family home on North Washington street at 6:30 o'clock last evening. He was 79 years of age, and during a residence here for nearly half a century has borne an active part in the affairs of the community. Dr Barr's final illness was of brief duration and dated from his return from a visit to his daughter, Mrs C W Underwood, at Buffalo and other relatives at Salamanca, NY, shortly after Christmas. On his way home from the latter place he was exposed to the inclemencies of a severe storm, and soon after reaching Titusville took to his bed, from which he did not again arise. Almost from the first but slight hopes of recovery were held out by his attending physician, and for more than a week past members of the family had realized that final dissolution was not far distant. Since her death last summer, Dr Barr had grieved deeply for his beloved wife, and from the shock and sorrow of her demise he seemed unable to rally. When it became known last evening that he had passed away expressions of regret and personal loss were universal, especially among the older residents who were his contemporaries and life-long friends, and his bereaved daughters and family will have the heartfelt sympathy of a wide circle of friends, both here and elsewhere. Dr Barr was born at Sherburne, NY, Dec 16, 1832. He was the son of Charles W and Almina (Blindberry) Barr and a grandson of Aaron Barr, son of Hugh Barr of Boston and Colonial fame. He began the study of mediciane at the age of 20 years at Evans, NY. Afterward he went to Buffalo, where he was graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1856, subsequent to having been resident physician there at St Mary's Lying-in hospital. He also took a post-graduate medical course at Bellevue, in New York city, in 1864-5. He began the private practice of medicine at Gowanda, NY, remaining there until appointed in 1861 as examining surgeon on the staff of General R B Van Valkenburg at Elmira. Later he became surgeon of the Sixty-fourth New York volunteer infantry, serving in the Civil war until 1863. He was first married in 1858 to Miss Lavinia Ayer at Evans, NY, who died here in 1868, leaving a daughter, Miss Iris Barr, for a number of years principal in one of the ward schools and at present a member of the high school faculty. His second wife was Mrs Lavina Hanford Cooper of Gowanda, NY, who died not long since. To them was born a daughter, Mrs Charles W Underwood, also surviving the death of her parents. During his long residence in Titusville, Dr Barr gained the friendship and esteem of everyone with whom he came in contact either in a professional, business or social way. His wide practice in his younger days throughout this section and city made his countenance familiar in every locality and his ministrations to the sick were so devoted that he gained widespread fame in this particular [area]. In the early days of oildom, when roads were almost impassable and when it was dangerous to travel them for other reasons, Dr Barr never refused to answer a call for his services, and no hardship deterred him when in the discharge of his duty as a physician. His cheerful greeting of the sufferers was as good as medicine to them, and his kindly disposition and cheery personality doubtless aided many to regain lost health. Deceased was always prominent in matters affecting the health of the city and its inhabitants. He had been called the father of the local board of health and for years following its institution he spent much of his time in connection with the business of that organization. He was one of the founders of the Titusville Library association, established many years ago, and took a lively personal interest in its work. He also served the city as a member of the board of school controllers. He was a subscriber to the Titusville Industrial association, which raised a quarter of a million dollars, and never refused his aid to any well considered movement designed to assist in the upbuilding and development of the city. He always had faith in Titusville's future and his property accumulations were large, especially in real estate, of which he was an extensive holder. He was for many years associated in the practice of medicine and surgery with the late Dr George O Moody, and the firm's practice was a very large one, not only in town, but in the outlying districts. The co-partnership existed until a few years before the death of Dr Moody. Dr Barr was also prominent in Grand Army circles and he interested himself deeply in the affairs of the veterans. He was a member of Chase Post 50, GAR, of Titusville, and always participated in the organization's meetings, its jollifications or its burial of brother soldiers. He frequently attended reunions of his former regiment of the Civil war and he was full of reminiscences of the days of the Rebellion which he related in a most entertaining manner. He was also a Mason, belonging to Oil Creek lodge, No 303, F&AM, of Titusville. In the death of Dr Barr Titusville has lost one of its oldest and most universally respected citizens. Of late years he had somewhat retired from active business pursuits and the practice of his profession, but he never lost his keen interest in matters affecting the welfare, progress and development of Titusville. He was a man of wide reading and of outspoken opinions of men and affairs. Professionally he won high repute as a physician and surgeon. While a Republican in politics, he never hesitated to lay aside party lines when in his estimation occasion demanded such action. He was a friend of the public schools and a great lover of nature in all her works. He possessed business ability of an exceptional order, was successful in the accumulation of more than a competence. He was always active in municipal affairs and no project designed to benefit the community but what commanded his hearty support. Honorable and upright in all his dealings, he was a citizen who will be much missed from this community. While arrangements have not been fully completed, it was stated last night that the funeral would be held on Sunday afternoon, at an hour to be announced later."
(Titusville Morning Herald, Jan 19, 1912, p.2)
"BREVITIES - Funeral Tomorrow - Funeral services in memory of Dr George W Barr will be conducted at the family home, North Washington street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev Charles Pickells, acting rector of St James' Memorial church, will be in charge and will be assisted by Rev Samuel Semple of the Presbyterian church. Chase Post 50, GAR, will attend in a body and will conduct Grand Army commitment services at Woodlawn cemetery, where burial will be made."
(Titusville Morning Herald, Jan 20, 1912, p.5)
For a picture and biography of Dr George W Barr, see:
Physicians and Surgeons of America, by Irving A Watson, Concord, NH, 1896, page 445.
[Contrib 2020: Genealogy Liz #47161074]
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