Family Group Sheet
NameJohn W. Barber [Barbour], 3C2R
Birth1875, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death23 Jan 1959, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialBrown Cemetery, off U.S. 60, Morehead, Ky
FatherJames ("Jim") W. Barber (~1845-)
MotherSally Ann Barber (~1846-)
Other spousesRose Steagall
Marriage26 May 1895, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseMattie Brown
Birth20 Apr 1874, Morgan Co., Kentucky
Death29 Aug 1896, Rowan Co., Kentucky
BurialNew Alfrey Cemetery, Rowan Co., Ky
FatherJohn Jackson Brown (~1836-<1900)
MotherVirginia “Catherine” Donohue (1836-1917)
Children
1 MHobart Barber Sr., 4C1R
Birth20 Jul 1896, Morehead, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseLaura Myrtle Franklin
Notes for John W. Barber [Barbour]
John was recorded under the surname Barber in all of the censuses, and on all three of his marriage records. But his death certificate and gravestone are both under the spelling Barbour.
The Kentucky death index lists John W. Barbour, age 83, died 23 Jan 1959 in Rowan Co., residence same.
The Kentucky death index lists John W. Barbour, age 83, died 23 Jan 1959 in Rowan Co., residence same.
Notes for Mattie Brown
Her gravestone in New Alfrey Cemetery says Mattie Barber, wife of J. W. Barber, with the dates Apr 20, 1875 - Aug 29, 1896. But that birthdate conflicts with the date of 18 Sep 1875 I have entered for her brother Tillman Brown. (Obtained from Hal Phillips.) At least one of those dates must be incorrect. So I am entering Mattie’s birthdate as 20 Apr 1874 with a question mark.
Notes for John W. & Mattie (Family)
Rowan Co. marriage register A, p. 92, lists marriage of John W. Barber & Mattie Brown on 26 May 1895.
Census
Since Mattie died only one year after their marriage, she and John do not appear together in any census. Their son Hobart was raised by John’s parents, and is recorded with them in 1900 and 1910.
