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Jacob BARB, Jr. ~ German ancestor

Carol Barb Bremer — 12 Jul 2004 5:01:39 GMT

The majority of the Barb Family information I have is from a book written in 1932 by Kirk Bentley Barb, M.D., my father's cousin. My lineage is as follows: Jacob Barb born in the year 1718 in Germany, was married to a German woman, daughter of the Graf Von Nesselrodt. Jacob died in Senandoah County in September 1819 at the age of 101. His children were: Adam, Abraham, Henry, William, Isaac, Peter, Jacob (from whom I am descended), Mary, Ann, and Elizabeth. Jacob Barb, Jr. was born Shenandoah County about 1765, married Barbara Miller daughter of Jacob Miller(Meuller). Jacob Barb, Jr. died February 1845 and was buried in the church yard of Lower Zion Lutheran Church, Washington County, Virginia. Children of Jacob and Barbara Barb: Abraham, Lydia, Rebecca, Issac, Catherine, Jacob, Peter, Mary, and Elkanah Delaney Barb from whom I am descended through my grandfather Gustavus Henry Barb, and my father Henry Sidney Barb. Because publication of Kirk's book, "The Barb(e) Family in America" was a private, I will gladly share the information contained therein.

James (Jim) BARB m. ...? PARSONS ~ ancestor Barben>Barb from Germany

David Barb — 12 Jul 2004 4:58:48 GMT

I need to find out about my family tree I know what my grandfather's name is before he died. His name was James(Jim) Barb and he had married a women by the last name as Parsons but I don't know what her first name was. James Barb had eight children and my father is one of them. His name is Charles D. Barb and he won't tell me anything about our Family history. I also know we have a family book about us. Our real last name was Barben before they left from Germany to America. Again can anyone PLEASE help me

Louisa Davis Barb sister of senator TGC Davis cousins of Jefferson Davis or not?

Brett_Hardesty — 24 Dec 2006 7:10:53 GMT

Thomas Gustavus Caesar Davis died 10 jan 1891 Denton Denton county Texas proclaimed in his obituary to be the second cousin of former CSA president Jefferson Davis and a personal friend of Honest Abe Lincoln.Being a senator and a lawyer one could imagine him as being a friend of Pres. Lincoln. It is true through my research of Thomas that he was born VA. 1814 as stated in his obit, His obit says near Richmond? Thomas was a lawyer and a senator from Massac county Illinois. He was a prominent person in and of himself and I wonder why he would propigate a falsity if indeed it is false as stated by several researchers? Also a fact of TGC Davis is he had a sister Louisa and a sister Marietta Davis WHOM wed Jeremiah French in Limestone AL. Louisa wed a Ekanah Barb and also lived in Limestone AL. TGC WED Sarah Thornborough per his obit in Richmond however record is found of a union of Thomas to Sarah Thornbourogh in Hawkins COUNTY TN. I am curious as to who this man is if not a second cousin to Jefferson Davis. Below is the info I have on Thomas. Perhaps some descendants of Louisa Davis Barb ffrequent this board and may have some idea of the ancestry of these Davises.

Name: T G C Davis Age in 1860: 46 Birth Year: abt 1814 BirthPlace: Virginia Home in 1860: St Louis Ward 5, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri Gender: Male Post Office: St

name: F L G Col Davis Estimated Birth Year: abt 1814 Age in 1870: 56 BirthPlace: Virginia Home in 1870: St Louis Ward 4, St Louis (Independent City), MissouriName:

Thomas G. Davis Home in 1880: Saint Louis, Saint Louis, Missouri Age: 66 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1814 BirthPlace: Virginia Relation to head-of-household: Self Spouses's Name: Sarah M. Father's birthplace: VA Mother's birthplace: VA

Name: Thos G C Davis Age: 36 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1814 Birth place: Virginia Gender: Male Home in 1850
(City,County,State): Metropolis, Massac, Illinois

SKETCH OF THOMAS G.C. DAVIS
The most distinguished looking man who has ever resided in Metropolis was Thomas G.C. Davis. He was about 5 feet 10 inches in height, with a long body and finely developed neck and chest. He had a head and face like some of the handsomest of the Roman coins representing a Roman senator. He carried with him a dignity well adapted to his personal appearance.
His name was Thomas Gustavus Caesar, but he had none of the vanity that sometimes attaches to the name, and never wrote his name in full. He emigrated in the year 1844, when he was about 30 years of age, from Mississippi to Illinois. He came into the state with his wife and a small amount of baggage in a buggy without a top. He crossed the river and settled in Golconda. He was a man of remarkable powers of oratory. Only a few men in Illinois have been as highly endowed in that respect as he was. He was a lawyer of ability and also a man of large literary attainments. His talents were soon appreciated. In 1846 he was elected to the state senate, defeating Andrew J. Kuykendall of Vienna. In March, 1847, he was elected a member of the constitutional convention, which met in Springfield on the first Monday, in June 1847, and framed the constitution which was long known as the constitution of 1848 and which remained the constitution of Illinois for twenty-three years. In the meantime he had moved from Golconda to Metropolis and came to be known as the most distinguished advocate in Southern Illinois. In 1850 he became a candidate for Congress. He was a Democrat and claimed that the political management of the district had drifted into the influence of a clique and he refused to submit his claims to a convention. The Congressional district then extended from the mouth of Cache river on the Ohio to and including Marion county on the north. He made a complete canvas of all the district. Great crowds went to hear him and followed him around. The writer heard one man say in speaking to Davis: "No man can speak like he does without being endowed from on high." But he found the party machinery too strong for him and the regular nominee of the party was elected. Being a bolter from the regularly organized Democratic party he expected to received the votes of all disaffected Democrats, and of all persons who could be lured or enticed by his oratory and by the entire vote of the Whig party, which was only a small party in Southern Illinois. But some of the Whigs refused to vote for him because he was an expansionist. The question of the propriety of our acquisition of territory from Mexico was discussed in all political meetings in those days. The Democrats were then all for expansion-both the members of the regularly organized Democratic party and also the bolters from that party. Davis was defeated for Congress and then removed to Paducah. He afterwards removed to St. Louis and practiced law and died a few years ago in Texas.--Hon. W.H. Green

Barb Family from Va to TN

BROWIN28 — 18 Sep 2006 2:38:52 GMT

Hi,

My name is Brooke Winslett and I am the gg-granddaugther of David Abraham Boyd who was the son of David L. Boyd and Sara Barb. Sarah's father was Abraham Barb the son of Jacob Barb, Jr. who was the son of Johann Jacob Barben who came to America from Germany in 1749.

If anyone has any info. on this family or the Boyd family please, contact me aT winslett24@comcast.net.

Thanks

My BARB line

DebraBarb79 — 12 Jul 2004 5:22:10 GMT

Hello ANNA,
I have an original 1932, 44 page book by Kirk.Also an 11 page by Alan Williams, dated 1985.These came to me through my Father, Donald in N.C., Christmas, 2001.
IT was the best Christmas ever.Now I just got Internet and have been looking up all I know and I found you! I am descended from: Piters, Johann Jacob,Wigandi, Johann Jacob, Peter, Moses,Peter, Bolivar,Thomas, then Donald.I was born in Marlinton,W.VA., May 30, 1959. So far have not married.What about this updated new book? DEBRA

Book on the Barb family - will it be publish ?

sandra — 26 May 2006 8:50:56 GMT

Does anybody know if the man named Al is still planning on publishing an update on the Barb family.

I can't remember Al's name but I think he lives in CA.

Thanks,
Sandra
bcgrandma44@aol.com

Lydia Christina BARB

tonya logan — 12 Jul 2004 3:31:49 GMT

please if have any information on lydia christina barb please let me know alli know is that she is my 5th great grandmother thank you

John W. BARB - Greene county, Penna

goldie warne — 16 May 2005 5:34:32 GMT

John W Barb, farmer and stock-grower, Mapletown, Penna, was born in Monongalia county, West Virginia, July 8, 1854. His parents, Gideon Barb and Sarah Webb Barb, were natives of Old Virginia, and of German descent. In early life his father was a farmer. He subsequently became a manufacturer of boots and shoes, and came to Mapletown in 1866 where he engaged n that business until his death in 1875.
John W Barb is the eleventh in a family of twelve children. He was reared in Mapletown, and attended the district school. He has followed farming as his occupation, and is the owner of a farm of 100 acres in Monongahela township, Greene county, Penna, where he resides.
Mr Barb was united in marriage in 1876 with Louisa E Mestrezat, daughter of Alexander Mestrezat and Maria Debolt Mestrezat, who were of French descent. Mr and Mrs Barb’s children are: Lillian Barb; Minnie Barb; Charles A Barb; Lamar Barb; and William Barb. Mr Barb is a Democrat. His wife is a zealous member of the Baptist Church.
Biographical History of Greene County, Pennsylvania by Samuel P. Bates (Nelson and Rishforth and Co.: Chicago, 1888), p763

Lilly Mae BARB (m.CROSON) family in Orkney Springs , VA

sandraanderson1 — 12 Jul 2004 5:55:13 GMT

I am looking for any info on the Barbs from Orkney Springs, VA. It is near Mount Jackson in SHenandah County. My mother in law was LILY MAE BARB CROSON born there in the early 1900's

Henry "Bud" BARB m. Mary PAGLIUCA ~ lived Boston MA early 1950's

lcook51051 — 16 Jan 2005 9:19:41 GMT

Hi, I'm looking for the children or relatives of Henry "Bud" Barb.He lived in Boston, Ma. very early 1950's. Married to Mary Pagliuca of Boston. As far as I know, he had two children,James and Ginger.Would appreciate any info. Thanks, Leona McCarthy- Cook Boston, Ma. email is lcook51051@aol.com

OBITUARY: Gail L. Barb Sr. (abt.1926-1998)

NMFireHorse — 12 Jul 2004 4:36:01 GMT

Albuquerque Journal - June 21, 1998

Gail L. Barb, Sr., 72, a resident of Albuquerque for 26 years, died Saturday June 20, 1998. He is survived by his daughter, Paula Barb; son, James Barb and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Aimee, Julian, and Stephanie all of Albuquerque; brothers, Bruce Barb and wife, Emily of OH, Paul Barb and wife, Tasnee of FL; sisters, Juanita Arens of OH, and Nancy David and husband, Mel of WV; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Garland and husband, Dale of TX, Peggy Pfeufer of NV, Margaret Rogers of OK; brother-in-law, Bob Morris and wife, Lil of NV, Joe Meyer of OK; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Barb in 1995; and by his son, Gail L."Rusty" Barb in 1976. Mr. Barb was a veteran of US Army and served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Services will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, University Blvd Chapel, 1111 University Blvd NE. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd, NE. Friends may visit French Mortuary Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The family would like to give a special thanks to Kaseman Presbyterian Inpatient Hospice Unit for their care. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd, NE.

Sarah Jane BARB m. to Zacharis PARKER

jonesfamily_ks — 12 Jul 2004 4:50:50 GMT

My gr grandmother (Sarah Jane Barb) married to Zacharis Parker (who was from Forrest Green, Illinois). They had two sons... Samuel Tilden Parker (my grandfather) and Charles. Any more info please email.

Rebecca J. MATHENY m.1875 William D. BARB

ajtst — 12 Jul 2004 4:42:54 GMT

Would like info on Rebecca J. Matheny married William D.Barb. 23 Dec. 1875. I think Rebecca was my ggrandfathers
sister. James P. Matheny

Cora BARB ?married? James COATS ~ in Missouri or Illinois 1890's-1900's

Judynyalhoffman — 12 Jul 2004 4:45:35 GMT

I am searching for a Cora Barb who was married? I think to James Coats in Texas County Missouri in the 1890's or early 1900's. They may have divorced and she may have moved to Illinois. Her Father or Grandfather may have been named James Barb. James Coats and Cora Barb had a son who went by Barb as a given name in the Coats family. He was my uncle. Any information would be appreciated.
thank you

Mr. BARD m.aft.1874 Elizabeth COOK or COOKE

maw_westman — 12 Jul 2004 4:46:56 GMT

I am looking for the Mr. Barb who married Elizabeth Cook or Cooke after 1874.They had 2 sons my family knows about. Albert who married Delilah and Herman no further info on Herman. Albert is buried in NY and Delilah is buried at Smith Family Cementary, RT 3, Bristol VA24201. I know Albert and Deliah had at least 1 child. I am a descendent of thire half sister Cuma Augusta Cook or Cooke raised as a Smith who married Johnnie Taylor. Help me please if you can or will. Mary Ann

Anna BARB m. George KIDNER

dukiedog — 12 Jul 2004 4:48:14 GMT

I anybody researching the line of George Kidner and Anna Barb?

Any info on Fannie BARB mother of John Wesley, Ernest Malcolm & George BARB

duanebarb — 12 Jul 2004 4:50:11 GMT

Does anyone know anything about the following Barb's: John Wesley Barb born in Shenendoah Co. VA-mother Fannie Barb, father unknown or Ernest Malcolm Barb of Shenendoah Co. VA--or George Barb of Shenendoah Co. VA also sons of Fannie Barb--any information would be of great help to help complete our search of a hole in the family lineage. Would like to find information to verify that the Fannie Barb mentioned above is the same born of Lemuel Barb and Rebecca Miller of Shenendoah Co. VA born in 20 Oct. 1876.

Missing Dad!!! ~ Danny BARB

Jessica — 12 Jul 2004 4:55:50 GMT

Hi!! My name is Jessica and My dad's name is Danny Barb!! When I was 5 or 6 he left I am now 14 getting ready to turn 15 and I have not see or heard from him since and I was wanting to know if there was anyone out there that could help me locate him!!! His name is Danny Barb and he has two kids besides me...A girl Cassie (19 to early 20's) And A boy Jason or John (early to mid 20"s) Danny had a wife when I knew him!! I don't know if they are still together or not so I am not worring about her!!! Last I heard he was in West Virginia!!! But if anyone knows who I am talking about or thinks it's the guy PLEASE contact me at SHSGRL17@webtv.net!!! I would appricate it so much and I would never forget you!!!

Barb m. Bolinger

Mary_Duedall12 — 12 Jul 2004 3:55:57 GMT

WVA Bolinger, Rebecca 19April1799 mother of Abraham Barb, b:8Nov1788; married Polk had son James Barb b:9May1818 WVA. My ancestors went to IL also. Any hunters our there in this line?

James William BARB (1889-1962) m. Cora MARHOFER ~ in Kansas

Em — 12 Jul 2004 4:56:56 GMT

Are any of you related to James William and Cora "Marhofer" BARB from around Fredonia,McPherson Co,Kansas? Will was born 1883 and died 1944. Cora was born 1889 and died 1962.

siblings Albert, Athey, Sidney & Ruth BARB - Orkney Springs / Mt Jackson area

Rick Wise — 12 Jul 2004 5:58:32 GMT

I am just beginning my search, but my grandfather Albert Barb, and his brothers Athey, and Sidney, and sister Ruth, were from this area, all born in early 1900/s. I believe their father's name was Samuel Barb. Would you have any leads for me?

Eugenius BARB b.1853 WV - m1.1874 Louisa STEWART - m2. Phebe BARR

janajj — 12 Jul 2004 5:52:37 GMT

I'm looking for info regarding Eugenius Barb (b. 1853 in Monongalia Co. WV). He married Louisa Stewart Jun 18, 1874 (his first spouse). Second marriage was to Phebe Barr. Would like to know if there was any offspring with Louisa? Parents of Eugenius are Henry Barb and Elizabeth Shafer.

William L. BARB b.abt.1837 m.1858 Anna E. RIGGS ~ WV

Randy Hardman — 12 Jul 2004 5:42:07 GMT

Searching for info on William L. Barb, who was born @1837. He married Anna E. Riggs in 1858 in Upshur County, WV. The last track I have of him and his family, he was living in Lewis County, WV according to the 1880 census.

history and relatives of Charlie BARB m. Clarie HORNING ~ poss. from Kansas

Tiffany Barb - Orlando — 12 Jul 2004 5:44:51 GMT

I am the last Barb in my family. My grandfather came from the mid west (Kansas, I believe) His name was Charlie Barb. My grandmother ( Clarie
Horning - Barb) past away and my grandfather past wawy when my father was 10. My dad does not remeber much except that he believes that his father (Charlie) had a brother. I would really love to know more about the Barb history. I would appreciate any information that someone may have.

Thanks!

Virginia BARB b.1864? (unknown & Ellen BARB) m.1881 James SHORES ~ Bristol VA Bristol TN

Joanne — 12 Jul 2004 3:19:49 GMT

My Great Great Grandmother was Virginia Barb. She was born Jan. 28, 1864?? Her mother was Ellen Barb. Virginia Barb married my Great Great Grandfather James Shores on Oct. 19, 1881 in Sullivan County Tennesse. Family story has Ellen Barb unmarried when she gave birth to Virginia.

Lloyd Corbin BARB m. Betty COOK

LLOYD FRALEY BARB JR. — 12 Jul 2004 3:21:05 GMT

MY FATHER OF COURSE HAS THE SAME NAME. MY GRAND FATHER WAS LLOYD CORBIN BARB MARRIED TO BETTY COOK. HE HAD FOUR SONS J.D., ALLAN, BRIAN AND LLOYD. UNFORTUNATELY THAT IS ALL THAT I KNOW. CAN ANYONE HELP ME?
THANK-YOU,
LLOYD (T.J.) BARB

barb family

nancy owens — 25 Jun 1999 11:45:55 GMT

looking for my ancestors my gfather was lyle lealand edds b. july 20, 1919. whiting; ks his parents: white edds b. feb. 5, 1898. ewing; va. m. bonnie marie barb b. june 27, ? athens; tenn. any info on any of these people and their ancestors is greatly appreaciated!!!!!

Marie BARB m. Jacques ROBERTS ~ 1600's

Becky Godon — 12 Jul 2004 3:54:08 GMT

I am looking for info on Marie Barb. I don't have a birth date for her but I do have a death date of about 1716. She married Jacques Roberts. They had 7 children.