PIONEER OF E. KOOTENAY PASSES ON
One Of Best Known Farmers In District
Took Keen Interest in Agricultural and Livestock Affairs and was Progressive Citizen
There passed away at the St. Eugene hospital early Tuesday morning one of East Kootenay's most respected farmers in the person of Henry Washington Barr, who for many years has made his home near Wasa. His health had not been the best for some time, and it was necessary for him to undergo an operation of a rather serious nature. Everything possible was done for him, but it was seen that his condition was beyond all hope.
The late Harry Barr, as he was known to everyone, was born at Fenland Falls, Ontario, in 1869 making him 63 years of age at the time of his death. He took pride in his ancestors, who came from Belfast, Ireland, over one hundred years ago. As a young man he learned the blacksmith trade, and also followed work as a river driver and lumberman. He left Fenland Falls in May. 1887, and came west to Anthracite, near Banff, where he worked at his trade and in logging camps. Later he was employed by Messrs. Mackenzie and Mann, who had a big contract for building snowsheds at Beavermouth and Rogers Pass, on the main line of the C. P. R.
In 1895 Mr. Barr came to East Kootenay to be blacksmith at the North Star mine at Kimberley, which was then being opearted (sic) by Mackenzie and Mann. In coming into the country, the trip down from Golden was a hazardous one. It was in midwinter and there was considerable ice on the Columbia river which in with the boat service being carried on at the time by Capt. Armstrong. At Windermere a transfer was made to sleighs, N. Hanson, of Wasa, having several freighting outfits on the road between that point and Fort Steele. It was the only means of travel at the time. In telling of the trip, as published in some reminiscences in the Courier some three years ago, Mr. Barr recalls that Father Coccolo was a fellow passenger, and that when one of the teamsters fell off the sleigh and broke his arm, the priest turned surgeon and reduced the fracture, making splints and doing a first-Class job.
Arriving at the North Star Mr. Barr found plenty of work ahead of him. The ore from the mine was being hauled to a landing point on the Kootenay river near Fort Steele, there to be loaded on boats and shipped to Jennings, Montana, where Great Northern trains picked it up and hauled it to the smelter. Besides sharpening steel, there were many horses to be shod and sleigh runners to be mended. Two years later Mr. Barr left the mine and opened a customs blacksmith shop at Fort Steele. In 1900 he married Miss Flora Arnold, established a home at Wasa, and developed one of the best farms it the district. Thirteen children were born to their union, eight of whom are living. Fred and George, at Fort Steele; John, Gordon and Clarence, at Canal Flat; Mrs. Martin Kennelly, Wasa; and Frances and Victoria, Wasa. A brother. Ed. Barr, who resided at Moyie for some years and was also well known in the district, died several years ago.
The late Mr. Barr was always public spirited and took a keen interest in the work of the Farmers' Institute and Stockbreeders' association. The last public function he attended was the dinner given last month in the K. of P. hall in honor of the boys who were successful in the junior stock judging competitions. South East Kootenay has lost a stalwart citizen in Mr. Barr's death, and the sincere sympathy of all who knew him goes out to his bereaved widow and children.
The funeral is being held at Fort Steele today at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. R. W. Hardy, of the United church, officiating.
Cranbrook Courier: Dec 29 1932 P1C3
FORT STEELE (From Our Own Correspondent)
The funeral service for the late H. W. Barr, pioneer farmer and lumberman of Wasa, was held in the Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon, Rev. R. W. Hardy, of Cranbrook. officiating. The pall bearers were Messrs. F. Binmore, J. Kelly, A. B. Smith, L. Lapointe, D. Cameron, E. C. Cretney, all old friends of deceased. The casket was covered with beautiful floral tributes showing the love and esteem of his many friends. Many people from the surrounding district came into Fort Steele to pay their last respects to one who was so highly esteemed among his fellow men.
Among those attending the funeral from out of town were Mrs. J. Bennett and son Harold. Messrs. J. Martin, T. Clauson, E. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. G. Lunn, G. Thomas, of Cranbrook; G. Arnold, of Baker; Mr. and Mrs. Aikens, of Wasa, and many other from Wasa, Ta-Ta Creek, Skookumchuck and Cranbrook,
Cranbrook Courier: Jan 5, 1933 P?C1
Name: BARR, HENRY WASHINGTON
Gender: Male
Age: 63
Date: 1932/12/27
Event Place: CRANBROOK
Registration Number: 1932-09-476459
B.C. Archives Mfilm Number: B13146
GSU Mfilm Number: 1952657
Event Type:
Death Vital Stat Images(s):
Son of John and Emelia Susan (Emily) Puffer Barr
Contributor:
NCDave - [email protected]
One Of Best Known Farmers In District
Took Keen Interest in Agricultural and Livestock Affairs and was Progressive Citizen
There passed away at the St. Eugene hospital early Tuesday morning one of East Kootenay's most respected farmers in the person of Henry Washington Barr, who for many years has made his home near Wasa. His health had not been the best for some time, and it was necessary for him to undergo an operation of a rather serious nature. Everything possible was done for him, but it was seen that his condition was beyond all hope.
The late Harry Barr, as he was known to everyone, was born at Fenland Falls, Ontario, in 1869 making him 63 years of age at the time of his death. He took pride in his ancestors, who came from Belfast, Ireland, over one hundred years ago. As a young man he learned the blacksmith trade, and also followed work as a river driver and lumberman. He left Fenland Falls in May. 1887, and came west to Anthracite, near Banff, where he worked at his trade and in logging camps. Later he was employed by Messrs. Mackenzie and Mann, who had a big contract for building snowsheds at Beavermouth and Rogers Pass, on the main line of the C. P. R.
In 1895 Mr. Barr came to East Kootenay to be blacksmith at the North Star mine at Kimberley, which was then being opearted (sic) by Mackenzie and Mann. In coming into the country, the trip down from Golden was a hazardous one. It was in midwinter and there was considerable ice on the Columbia river which in with the boat service being carried on at the time by Capt. Armstrong. At Windermere a transfer was made to sleighs, N. Hanson, of Wasa, having several freighting outfits on the road between that point and Fort Steele. It was the only means of travel at the time. In telling of the trip, as published in some reminiscences in the Courier some three years ago, Mr. Barr recalls that Father Coccolo was a fellow passenger, and that when one of the teamsters fell off the sleigh and broke his arm, the priest turned surgeon and reduced the fracture, making splints and doing a first-Class job.
Arriving at the North Star Mr. Barr found plenty of work ahead of him. The ore from the mine was being hauled to a landing point on the Kootenay river near Fort Steele, there to be loaded on boats and shipped to Jennings, Montana, where Great Northern trains picked it up and hauled it to the smelter. Besides sharpening steel, there were many horses to be shod and sleigh runners to be mended. Two years later Mr. Barr left the mine and opened a customs blacksmith shop at Fort Steele. In 1900 he married Miss Flora Arnold, established a home at Wasa, and developed one of the best farms it the district. Thirteen children were born to their union, eight of whom are living. Fred and George, at Fort Steele; John, Gordon and Clarence, at Canal Flat; Mrs. Martin Kennelly, Wasa; and Frances and Victoria, Wasa. A brother. Ed. Barr, who resided at Moyie for some years and was also well known in the district, died several years ago.
The late Mr. Barr was always public spirited and took a keen interest in the work of the Farmers' Institute and Stockbreeders' association. The last public function he attended was the dinner given last month in the K. of P. hall in honor of the boys who were successful in the junior stock judging competitions. South East Kootenay has lost a stalwart citizen in Mr. Barr's death, and the sincere sympathy of all who knew him goes out to his bereaved widow and children.
The funeral is being held at Fort Steele today at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. R. W. Hardy, of the United church, officiating.
Cranbrook Courier: Dec 29 1932 P1C3
FORT STEELE (From Our Own Correspondent)
The funeral service for the late H. W. Barr, pioneer farmer and lumberman of Wasa, was held in the Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon, Rev. R. W. Hardy, of Cranbrook. officiating. The pall bearers were Messrs. F. Binmore, J. Kelly, A. B. Smith, L. Lapointe, D. Cameron, E. C. Cretney, all old friends of deceased. The casket was covered with beautiful floral tributes showing the love and esteem of his many friends. Many people from the surrounding district came into Fort Steele to pay their last respects to one who was so highly esteemed among his fellow men.
Among those attending the funeral from out of town were Mrs. J. Bennett and son Harold. Messrs. J. Martin, T. Clauson, E. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. G. Lunn, G. Thomas, of Cranbrook; G. Arnold, of Baker; Mr. and Mrs. Aikens, of Wasa, and many other from Wasa, Ta-Ta Creek, Skookumchuck and Cranbrook,
Cranbrook Courier: Jan 5, 1933 P?C1
Name: BARR, HENRY WASHINGTON
Gender: Male
Age: 63
Date: 1932/12/27
Event Place: CRANBROOK
Registration Number: 1932-09-476459
B.C. Archives Mfilm Number: B13146
GSU Mfilm Number: 1952657
Event Type:
Death Vital Stat Images(s):
Son of John and Emelia Susan (Emily) Puffer Barr
Contributor:
NCDave - [email protected]
PIONEER OF E. KOOTENAY PASSES ON
One Of Best Known Farmers In District
Took Keen Interest in Agricultural and Livestock Affairs and was Progressive Citizen
There passed away at the St. Eugene hospital early Tuesday morning one of East Kootenay's most respected farmers in the person of Henry Washington Barr, who for many years has made his home near Wasa. His health had not been the best for some time, and it was necessary for him to undergo an operation of a rather serious nature. Everything possible was done for him, but it was seen that his condition was beyond all hope.
The late Harry Barr, as he was known to everyone, was born at Fenland Falls, Ontario, in 1869 making him 63 years of age at the time of his death. He took pride in his ancestors, who came from Belfast, Ireland, over one hundred years ago. As a young man he learned the blacksmith trade, and also followed work as a river driver and lumberman. He left Fenland Falls in May. 1887, and came west to Anthracite, near Banff, where he worked at his trade and in logging camps. Later he was employed by Messrs. Mackenzie and Mann, who had a big contract for building snowsheds at Beavermouth and Rogers Pass, on the main line of the C. P. R.
In 1895 Mr. Barr came to East Kootenay to be blacksmith at the North Star mine at Kimberley, which was then being opearted (sic) by Mackenzie and Mann. In coming into the country, the trip down from Golden was a hazardous one. It was in midwinter and there was considerable ice on the Columbia river which in with the boat service being carried on at the time by Capt. Armstrong. At Windermere a transfer was made to sleighs, N. Hanson, of Wasa, having several freighting outfits on the road between that point and Fort Steele. It was the only means of travel at the time. In telling of the trip, as published in some reminiscences in the Courier some three years ago, Mr. Barr recalls that Father Coccolo was a fellow passenger, and that when one of the teamsters fell off the sleigh and broke his arm, the priest turned surgeon and reduced the fracture, making splints and doing a first-Class job.
Arriving at the North Star Mr. Barr found plenty of work ahead of him. The ore from the mine was being hauled to a landing point on the Kootenay river near Fort Steele, there to be loaded on boats and shipped to Jennings, Montana, where Great Northern trains picked it up and hauled it to the smelter. Besides sharpening steel, there were many horses to be shod and sleigh runners to be mended. Two years later Mr. Barr left the mine and opened a customs blacksmith shop at Fort Steele. In 1900 he married Miss Flora Arnold, established a home at Wasa, and developed one of the best farms it the district. Thirteen children were born to their union, eight of whom are living. Fred and George, at Fort Steele; John, Gordon and Clarence, at Canal Flat; Mrs. Martin Kennelly, Wasa; and Frances and Victoria, Wasa. A brother. Ed. Barr, who resided at Moyie for some years and was also well known in the district, died several years ago.
The late Mr. Barr was always public spirited and took a keen interest in the work of the Farmers' Institute and Stockbreeders' association. The last public function he attended was the dinner given last month in the K. of P. hall in honor of the boys who were successful in the junior stock judging competitions. South East Kootenay has lost a stalwart citizen in Mr. Barr's death, and the sincere sympathy of all who knew him goes out to his bereaved widow and children.
The funeral is being held at Fort Steele today at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. R. W. Hardy, of the United church, officiating.
Cranbrook Courier: Dec 29 1932 P1C3
FORT STEELE (From Our Own Correspondent)
The funeral service for the late H. W. Barr, pioneer farmer and lumberman of Wasa, was held in the Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon, Rev. R. W. Hardy, of Cranbrook. officiating. The pall bearers were Messrs. F. Binmore, J. Kelly, A. B. Smith, L. Lapointe, D. Cameron, E. C. Cretney, all old friends of deceased. The casket was covered with beautiful floral tributes showing the love and esteem of his many friends. Many people from the surrounding district came into Fort Steele to pay their last respects to one who was so highly esteemed among his fellow men.
Among those attending the funeral from out of town were Mrs. J. Bennett and son Harold. Messrs. J. Martin, T. Clauson, E. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. G. Lunn, G. Thomas, of Cranbrook; G. Arnold, of Baker; Mr. and Mrs. Aikens, of Wasa, and many other from Wasa, Ta-Ta Creek, Skookumchuck and Cranbrook,
Cranbrook Courier: Jan 5, 1933 P?C1
Name: BARR, HENRY WASHINGTON
Gender: Male
Age: 63
Date: 1932/12/27
Event Place: CRANBROOK
Registration Number: 1932-09-476459
B.C. Archives Mfilm Number: B13146
GSU Mfilm Number: 1952657
Event Type:
Death Vital Stat Images(s):
Son of John and Emelia Susan (Emily) Puffer Barr
Contributor:
NCDave - [email protected]
One Of Best Known Farmers In District
Took Keen Interest in Agricultural and Livestock Affairs and was Progressive Citizen
There passed away at the St. Eugene hospital early Tuesday morning one of East Kootenay's most respected farmers in the person of Henry Washington Barr, who for many years has made his home near Wasa. His health had not been the best for some time, and it was necessary for him to undergo an operation of a rather serious nature. Everything possible was done for him, but it was seen that his condition was beyond all hope.
The late Harry Barr, as he was known to everyone, was born at Fenland Falls, Ontario, in 1869 making him 63 years of age at the time of his death. He took pride in his ancestors, who came from Belfast, Ireland, over one hundred years ago. As a young man he learned the blacksmith trade, and also followed work as a river driver and lumberman. He left Fenland Falls in May. 1887, and came west to Anthracite, near Banff, where he worked at his trade and in logging camps. Later he was employed by Messrs. Mackenzie and Mann, who had a big contract for building snowsheds at Beavermouth and Rogers Pass, on the main line of the C. P. R.
In 1895 Mr. Barr came to East Kootenay to be blacksmith at the North Star mine at Kimberley, which was then being opearted (sic) by Mackenzie and Mann. In coming into the country, the trip down from Golden was a hazardous one. It was in midwinter and there was considerable ice on the Columbia river which in with the boat service being carried on at the time by Capt. Armstrong. At Windermere a transfer was made to sleighs, N. Hanson, of Wasa, having several freighting outfits on the road between that point and Fort Steele. It was the only means of travel at the time. In telling of the trip, as published in some reminiscences in the Courier some three years ago, Mr. Barr recalls that Father Coccolo was a fellow passenger, and that when one of the teamsters fell off the sleigh and broke his arm, the priest turned surgeon and reduced the fracture, making splints and doing a first-Class job.
Arriving at the North Star Mr. Barr found plenty of work ahead of him. The ore from the mine was being hauled to a landing point on the Kootenay river near Fort Steele, there to be loaded on boats and shipped to Jennings, Montana, where Great Northern trains picked it up and hauled it to the smelter. Besides sharpening steel, there were many horses to be shod and sleigh runners to be mended. Two years later Mr. Barr left the mine and opened a customs blacksmith shop at Fort Steele. In 1900 he married Miss Flora Arnold, established a home at Wasa, and developed one of the best farms it the district. Thirteen children were born to their union, eight of whom are living. Fred and George, at Fort Steele; John, Gordon and Clarence, at Canal Flat; Mrs. Martin Kennelly, Wasa; and Frances and Victoria, Wasa. A brother. Ed. Barr, who resided at Moyie for some years and was also well known in the district, died several years ago.
The late Mr. Barr was always public spirited and took a keen interest in the work of the Farmers' Institute and Stockbreeders' association. The last public function he attended was the dinner given last month in the K. of P. hall in honor of the boys who were successful in the junior stock judging competitions. South East Kootenay has lost a stalwart citizen in Mr. Barr's death, and the sincere sympathy of all who knew him goes out to his bereaved widow and children.
The funeral is being held at Fort Steele today at 2:30 o'clock, with Rev. R. W. Hardy, of the United church, officiating.
Cranbrook Courier: Dec 29 1932 P1C3
FORT STEELE (From Our Own Correspondent)
The funeral service for the late H. W. Barr, pioneer farmer and lumberman of Wasa, was held in the Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon, Rev. R. W. Hardy, of Cranbrook. officiating. The pall bearers were Messrs. F. Binmore, J. Kelly, A. B. Smith, L. Lapointe, D. Cameron, E. C. Cretney, all old friends of deceased. The casket was covered with beautiful floral tributes showing the love and esteem of his many friends. Many people from the surrounding district came into Fort Steele to pay their last respects to one who was so highly esteemed among his fellow men.
Among those attending the funeral from out of town were Mrs. J. Bennett and son Harold. Messrs. J. Martin, T. Clauson, E. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. G. Lunn, G. Thomas, of Cranbrook; G. Arnold, of Baker; Mr. and Mrs. Aikens, of Wasa, and many other from Wasa, Ta-Ta Creek, Skookumchuck and Cranbrook,
Cranbrook Courier: Jan 5, 1933 P?C1
Name: BARR, HENRY WASHINGTON
Gender: Male
Age: 63
Date: 1932/12/27
Event Place: CRANBROOK
Registration Number: 1932-09-476459
B.C. Archives Mfilm Number: B13146
GSU Mfilm Number: 1952657
Event Type:
Death Vital Stat Images(s):
Son of John and Emelia Susan (Emily) Puffer Barr
Contributor:
NCDave - [email protected]
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BARR
HENRY W.
1869 - 1932
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Note: Obituary courtesy of Dave Humphrey, Volunteer, Cranbrook Museum and Archives
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