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Abner James Barrett

Birth	:	1 Jan 1850 Fulton County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	4 Dec 1939 Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Footscray General Cemetery, Footscray, Maribyrnong City, Australia
Coordinate	:	-37.8156660, 144.8607160
Plot	:	Section 2, Row 9
Description	:	Published in The Rochester News-Sentinel Tuesday, December 5, 1939 Abner J. BARRETT, aged 89, one of the city's most prominent citizens for many years and a pioneer resident of Rochester and Fulton county, died at his home, 929 South Main street, at 5:30 o'clock Monday afternoon following a heart attack. Mr. Barrett had been under a doctor's care for the past two years, due to a heart ailment, but his death was entirely unexpected. He was taken ill while sitting in the Masonic Lodge club room Monday afternoon and was moved to his home. A doctor was called... Read More	Published in The Rochester News-Sentinel Tuesday, December 5, 1939 Abner J. BARRETT, aged 89, one of the city's most prominent citizens for many years and a pioneer resident of Rochester and Fulton county, died at his home, 929 South Main street, at 5:30 o'clock Monday afternoon following a heart attack. Mr. Barrett had been under a doctor's care for the past two years, due to a heart ailment, but his death was entirely unexpected. He was taken ill while sitting in the Masonic Lodge club room Monday afternoon and was moved to his home. A doctor was called to attend Mr. Barrett and he seemed to be much better, although he had [gone] to bed. When his daughter, Miss Pearl Barrett, called him for supper she found that her father had passed away. A colorful and interesting career marks the history of Mr. Barrett. He was born on a farm one and a half miles northeast of Rochester on what is now known as the Isaac GOOD farm. He was born January 1, 1850, the son of Jacob and Rachael (CLARK) BARRETT. His father, though the father of nine children, enlisted in the Union Army and fought in the Civil War. He was killed and burial took place in Kentucky. The courageous wife carried on with the help of her son, Abner, then nine years of age, but who was the oldest son. Mr. Barrett's first employment was as a wood cutter at the age of nine with E. E. COGLE. When Mr. Cogle died in 1882, Mr. Barrett and the late Lyman BRACKETT purchased a lumber yard in East Seventh street of the Cogle heirs. The two men conducted the lumber yard for many years, Mr. Barrett later buying the interest of Mr. Brackett. Mr. Barrett retired from active business in 1927. During his life Mr. Barrett saw Rochester and Lake Manitou develop into a famous summer resort, he figuring largely in its development. He owned much of the land on the north shore of the lake which he divided into lots. The cement road along the north shore of the lake was named in his honor. With Mr. Brackett as his partner Mr. Barrett built the Fredonia Block in 1889. This building, a three story brick structure, extends a half block south on Main street from Seventh on the east side of Main. The hotel in the building bears Mr. Barrett's name. For many years Mr. Barrett was a wheelhorse in the Fulton county Republican organization, and his influence was of no mean value. He for many years attended all county, state, district and national conventions. Mr. Barrett was prominent in the business life of Rochester. He was one of the founders and directors of the ROCHESTER BRIDGE COMPANY. The INDIANA BANK and The ROCHESTER BANK AND TRUST COMPANY. He was the owner of the bridge company buildings at the time they were purchased by the COLE BROTHERS CIRCUS. The deceased was made a Mason in Rochester lodge No. 79 on January 15, 1873. Mr. Barrett was noted for his charities which always were carried out in an unostentatious manner. Survivors are the daughter, Miss Pearl BARRETT, a son John BARRETT of this city, granddaughter, Miss Peggy Lou BARRETT of Rochester, niece, Mrs. Grace MARTIN, Jersey City, N.J. and grand-nephew, Barrett IRVINE of LaPorte. The last rites will be held from the Barrett home at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Harry MOUNT pastor of the First Christian church officiating. Burial will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery. ----- Published in The Rochester News-Sentinel Wednesday, December 6, 1939 The funeral services for the late Abner J. BARRETT, pioneer business man of this city, who died Monday evening, were held this afternoon from the residence, 929 South Main street, and were largely attended. Rev. Harry MOUNT officiated. The Rochester Masonic Lodge of which the deceased was a member since 1873 was in charge. Burial was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery. Through an error the name of Mr. Barrett's wife was omitted in the obituary which was carried in The News-Sentinel yesterday. She was Rebecca JOHNSON and the wedding ceremony was performed in this city October 17, 1871. Mrs. Barrett died April 15, 1923. SOURCE: Fulton County Indiana Obituaries - 1939 by Jean C. and Wendell C. Tombaugh

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Abner James Barrett's memorial is located at: Footscray General Cemetery, Footscray, Maribyrnong City, Australia.
When did Abner James Barrett death?
Abner James Barrett death on 4 Dec 1939 in Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: -37.8156660
Longitude: 144.8607160

Family Members:

Parent

Rachel Clark Barrett

(1825 - 1897)

Spouse

Rebecca M. Johnson Barrett

(1849 - 1924)

Siblings

Hester Ann Barrett Frushour

(1847 - 1923)

Joseph C Barrett

(1853 - 1908)

William W Barrett

(1857 - 1910)

Dora Barrett

(1860 - 1861)

Alice “Allie” Barrett Leavell

(1860 - 1928)

Flora Barrett

(1862 - 1890)

Children

(unknow - 1881)

(1874 - 1875)

(1879 - 1880)

(1880 - 1953)

(1898 - 1981)

Flowers:

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