S. S. BARRETT, A. M., M. D. Anyone who has in any manner become acquainted with the village of Nevada, Ohio, has known Dr. S. S. Barrett, whose reputation as a skilled physician has extended far be yond the limits of Wyandot county. His birth occurred on the old family homestead near Sciotoville, Scioto county, Ohio, on the 22d of October, 1861, his parents being Henry and Jane (Farney) Barrett. His paternal grandparents, Henry and Elizabeth (Hatch) Barrett, were natives of New Hampshire, the former born on the 1st of December, 1786, and the latter on the 13th of February, 1790. Coming to Ohio, they purchased and located on a section of government land in Scioto county, situated three miles from the Ohio river and bounded on one side by the Little Scioto river. There they spent the remainder of their lives, Henry Bar rett, Sr., passing away on the 21st of October, 1858, and his wife on the 13th of February, 1872. Their marriage was celebrated on the 14th of May, 1807, and they became the parents of the following children: Lavina, who was born on the 18th of December, 1808; Abigail, whose birth occurred on the 5th of December, 1810; Thornton, whose natal day was January 4, 1813 ; John, born January 9, 1818 ; and Henry, Jr., who was born on the 3d of November, 1825. The ma ternal grandparents of our subject were William and Eliza beth (Foster) Farney, the former born on the 28th of August, 1801, and the latter on the 6th of May, 1806. They were mar ried December 25, 1827, and had the following children: Marcus, who was born on the 6th of January, 1829 ; Minerva, March 3, 1830; John, whose birth occurred June 9, 1831; Jane, born January 10, 1833; Amanda, September 5, 1834; Van, March 21, 1836; and Clark, who was born December 21, 1837. The father of this family passed away on the 28th of July, 1838, and the mother afterward married again, having a son by her second marriage, Vernon Rowe, who was born on the 3d of December, 1843. Her demise occurred on the 10th of August, 1879.Henry Barrett, Jr., the father of Dr. S. S. Barrett, was born on the farm which his parents had acquired from the government and thereon spent his entire life, devoting his attention to general agricultural pursuits until called to his final rest on the 30th of September, 1871. On the 26th of November, 1856, he wedded Miss Jane Farney and unto them were born the following children: James J., whose birth occurred on the 30th of September, 1857, and who passed away on the 27th of October, 1858; George G., born January 9, 1859, who resides upon and operates part of the original family homestead in Scioto county; Samuel S., of this re view; John, who was born December 18, 1864, and likewise cultivates a part of the old family homestead; Vernon R., born February 6, 1868, who is engaged in business at Ports mouth, Ohio; and Van F., born February 6, 1868, twin brother of Vernon. The last named is a practicing physician of Lake- view, Ohio. The parents of these children were consistent and devoted members of the Baptist church and were well known and highly esteemed throughout the community in which they made their home. The mother was left a widow with a family of small children but bravely shouldered her responsibilities and has seen them grow to honorable and use ful manhood under her training and care. She still survives, residing on the old homestead farm in Scioto county. Samuel S. Barrett was born and reared on the farm which was the home of his parents and grandparents and obtained his early education in the district schools. Subsequently he followed the profession of teaching in the district for a period of fourteen months and then entered Rio Grande Col lege at Rio Grande, near Gallipolis, Ohio, being graduated from that institution at the end of a six years' course of study. Again entering the ranks of pedagogy, he taught for one year at Arkadelphia, Arkansas, as professor of English and science in the State Baptist College. Subsequently he taught at Salem, Missouri, acting as superintendent of schools there for three years. In 1892 he entered the Western Re serve Medical College at Cleveland and was graduated from that institution in 1895. He continued his studies by a post graduate course in New York city on the treatment of dis eases of the eye and ear and on completing the same located for practice in Nevada, Ohio, which town has since remained the scene of his professional labors. He is eminently successful and has built up a practice which is both extensive and lucrative. The Doctor has a kindly heart, which prompts him to attend all calls and give the same care to the lowly patient that he would to the richest patron, even when he knows that the only reward he will receive is the thanks of the suf ferer and the consciousness of a good deed performed. The weather is never too inclement, the cold too severe or the day too sultry to keep him from those who are in need of his services. His considerate care and cheerful words have brought comfort to many a sickroom, while his skillful min istration has brought relief to the sufferer. He gives his undivided attention to his profession and keeps well informed on all the latest discoveries in medicine and science, his ample library and medical journals furnishing him with studies most suited to his requirements. At his office he has a large medical library, while his home is adorned with a magnificent collection of books on miscellaneous literature.On the 28th of April, 1898, Dr. Barrett was united in mar riage to Miss Sabina Bever, a daughter of the late Samuel and Christiana Bever, of Nevada, Ohio. They have four children, namely: Carey C, who was born on the 8th of March, 1899; Mary M., whose natal day was March 10, 1900; Arthur B., whose birth occurred October 18, 1901 ; and Milton E., born February 25, 1905. The family are among the lead ers in the social circles of Nevada and are earnest workers in any cause for the advancement of the town and its citizens. Fraternally the Doctor is identified with the Masons, belong ing to the lodge, the chapter and the Order of the Eastern Star. He is likewise a member of the Knights of Pythias and Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a very enthusias tic lodge worker, and it is largely due to his earnest and per sistent effort that the lodges owe their own building and also the Masonic-Pythian Auditorium. As an influential citizen of Nevada his services may be counted upon to advance every worthy measure and his influence is a potent factor in the cause of humanity. Few men have been granted a warmer place in the affections of their fellowmen or are more deserving of commendation than Dr. Samuel S. Barrett.