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Josiah Woods Barber Sr & Martha Patrick
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BARBER GENEALOGY Part I p. 2 JOSIAH W. BARBER, born 1808, married (1) in 1828 MARTHA PATRICK (daughter of John Patrick & Olive Stewart); (2) in Butts Co., Ga. on April 19, 1839 Adaline E. Smith. Children: Mathew, George, Joannah, Richard, James, Mary, Josiah, Midosa. 1. Mathew Barber, born circa 1829; married in Butts Co., Ga. on April 25, 1849 Elizabeth J. Shepherd. 2. George Barber, born 1834 3. Joannah Barber, born 1837 4. Richard Barber, born 1839 5. James Barber, born 1842 6. Mary Barber, born 1844 7. Josiah Barber, born 1848 8. Midosa (f.), born 1850 ---------- November issue of GEORGIA PIONEERS under Butts County P. 148 & in 40,000 GEORGIA MARRIAGES BARBER, JOSIAH W. & MARTHA PATRICK July 3, 1826 BARBER, JOSIAH W. & Adaline Smith April 19, 1839 ---------- 1832 GOLD LOTTERY Butts Co. Res. L.Lot Dist Sect JOSIAH W. BARBER McLins 192 20 3 ---------- RECORDS ON SOME GEORGIA COUNTIES III vols Butts Co. p. 283 August 16, 1827 deed JOSIAH W. BARBER -------- Family tradition is told that JOSIAH & MARTHA's daughter Joannah was suppose to marry a very wealthy man, but on her wedding night she ran off to marry Robert Roebuck. Her father made her sister marry the wealthy man. JOSIAH never approved of Robert and Robert was very bitter about the fact that JOSIAH did not like him. Some years later JOSIAH disinherited them. Robert would not permit Joannah to accept anything when her father died. ---------- CAPTAIN GEORGE BARBER OF GEORGIA by Morgan Chapter One - Captain George Barber p. 10 - will of Grandmother Margaret Watkins Barber - JOSIAH BARBER was the son of Matthew Barber and Johannah Johnson. Item 8th) As for my Grand Son JOSIAH BARBER I give and bequeath unto him and his heirs for ever one negro Boy named Crawford.
Chapter Two - Matthew Barber p. 12-3 Matthew and Johannah had two Sons born to them, George W. Barber born 8 December 1803 and JOSIAH W. BARBER, born 1808. JOSIAH WOOD BARBER, born 1808, Oglethorpe County, Georgia, married 1. MARTHA PATRICK, 1 June 1828, Butts County, 2. Adaline E. Smith, 19 April 1839, Butts County, Ga. 1. Matthew C or T Barber, born 1829, married Elizabeth Jane Shepherd, 25 April 1849, Butts County, Ga. 2. George W. Barber, born 1834, Butts County, Georgia, married Nancy A. McMichael, 4 March 1857, Cass County, Texas. He died before 1870 in Cass County, Texas. (See below - different)3. Johannah Barber, born ca. 1837, Butts County, Georgia. 4. Richard Barber, born 1838-39, Butts County, Georgia. Second marriage children: 5. James Barber, born ca. 1842, Butts County, Georgia. 6. Mary Barber, born ca. 1844, Butts County, Georgia. 7. Josiah Woods Barber Jr., born ca. 1848, Butts County, Georgia, died ca. 1927, Hillsboro, Texas. married twice the first time about 1864 to ___________, the second time to Dora Adaline Barfield, 9 Oct 18790, Hill County, Texas. There were ten children, two by the first marriage and the rest by Addie Barfield. 8. Midosa Barber (female, born 1850, Butts County, Georgia. Adaline E. Watkins Smith, second wife of JOSIAH W. BARBER, was the daughter of J. W. and Margaret _____ Watkins. Adaline was listed as age 37 on the 1850 Federal census of Butts County, Georgia, born in North Carolina. Household No. 581, pages 372 and 372. According to information contained in Old Records of Estates and Administrations of Benton (Now Calhoun) County, Alabama, James W. Watkins apparently died in 1864 and on December 17, 1868 the following list of heirs and distributes was filed by G. B. Douthit and J. P. Watkins, administrators of the estate of J. W. Watkins, deceased, with their account for final settlement: ...2. Elizabeth A., wife of JOSIAH W. BARBER, Gilmore P. O., Upshire Co., Texas (Adaline E.?)... JOSIAH and wife, Adaline were in Cass County, Texas before 1860/61 when their fourth child, George Barber was born. From there they moved to Gilmer, Texas and they are on the 1860 Census of Upshire County, Texas. (There are errors in the above paragraph. JOSIAH & Adaline's 4th child was Midosa. George Barber was from JOSIAH's 1st marriage - per Dianne Blankenstein.) The second son of Matthew Barber and Joannah Johnson Barber: I. JOSIAH WOOD BARBER, born 1808, Oglethorpe County, Georgia. He 1st married MARTHA PATRICK, 1st June 1828, Butts County, Georgia. Death date of MARTHA PATRICK is unknown in 1982. She died before 1829 when JOSIAH W. BARBER md: 2nd to Adaline Smith nee Watkins. Children by 1st marriage: 1. Matthew "C" or "T" Barber, born 1829; married Elizabeth Jan Sheppard 25 April 1849, Butts County, Georgia. 2. George W. Barber, the second child of JOSIAH WOOD BARBER and MARTHA PATRICK BARBER, was born in Butts County, Georgia ca 1834 and died in 1863; Van Buren, Arkansas, buried Fairview Cemetery, Lot #103 in Van Buren. George married Nancy A. McMichael 5 March 1857 in Cass County, Texas by J. B. Black, Minister. Nancy was born 27 May 1837, Butts County, Georgia and died 19 December 1907, age 70 years and is buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Marietta, Cass County, Texas. (see above - different) 3. Joannah Barber, born ca. 1837, Butts County, Ga. 4. Richard Barber, born 1838/39, Butts County, Ga. JOSIAH W. BARBER md: (2) to Adaline E. Watkins Smith, 19 April 1839, Butts Co., Ga. Children: 5. James Barber, born ca. 1842, Butts County, Ga. 6. Mary Barber, born ca. 1844, Butts County, Ga. 7. Josiah Woods Barber, Jr., born ca. 1848, Butts County, Ga; died ca. 1927 Hillsboro, Texas. married twice. The first time about 1864 to __________. Second time he married Dora Adaline Barfield, 9 October 1879, Hill County, Texas. There were ten children: two by the first marriage and the rest by Addie Barfield.8. Midosa Barber (female), born 1850, Butts County, Georgia. From the Will of Matthew Barber - 5. It is my will that all my estate should be divided between my two sons to wit: George W. Barber and JOSIAH W. BARBER at the death of my wife, only as above exceptions. And that my property should be lotted off, if convenient, into two lots equally, if not convenient put up sold and money equally divided. p. 76 from Barber Genealogy by Dr. George Perry Barber Matthew, married Mrs. James Johnson 2-24-1803. their sons were George, and JOSIAH W. ---------- COMANCHE CO., TEXAS GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTIONS by Waring Vol. 1 p. 78 Indian Mountain cemetery near the northern edge of Comanche County is located on private property north west of Oakland Cemetery. The inscriptions were copied 25 July 1975. Barber, Adaline F. Wife of J. W. BARBER 8 March 1817 14 November 1886 --------- 1840 Butts County Georgia Census J. W. BARBER 1 male under 5 years 1 male 5 - 10 years 1 male 10 - 15 years 1 male 20 - 30 years 1 male 40 - 50 years 1 female under 5 years 1 female 5 - 10 years 2 females 20 - 30 years --------- 1850 Butts County Georgia Census p. 372-3 #581 J. W. BARBER 42 m w farmer NC Adeline E. 37 f w Ga George 16 m w Ga Joanahe 13 f w Ga Richard 11 n w Ga James 9 m w Ga Mary 6 f w Ga Josiah 2 m w Ga Midora 3/12 f w Ga James A. Mecants 64 m w SC --------- 1860 Upshur County Texas Census p. 395B J. W. Barber 50 W M GA farmer A. E. 40 W F NC James 20 W M GA Josiah 12 W M GA Midora 10 W F GA Jane 9 W F GA Martha 4 W F TX Isaac 8 W M GA ---------- 1880 Census Hill County, Texas Page 287A BARBER, J. W. Sr. W M 73 Farmer disease of Kidney Ga NC Va E. W F 64 House NC NC NC Jeff W M 18 Farmer TX Ga NC Williams A. C. W M 24 Boarder Ala Ga Ga Page 287B Barber, J. W. Jr. W M 32 Farmer Ga Ga NC Married during year Amanda W F 20 Keeping House LA NC ALA Henderson, James B. W M 23 Boarder Farmer Va Va Va -------- Hill County Court House General Index to Marriages before 1941 J. W. Barber Miss Addie Barfield 10-9-1879 ------- Georgia ) Butts County) I do Certify that by this Authority of the within License I did Join JOSIAH W. BARBER and MARTHA PATRICK in Matrimonial Counspion in Terms of the law on the 3rd day of Instant Geo Tarbley J.P. June the 1828 John Hendrick Clk ---------- Georgia ) Butts County) This is to certify that I have joined JOSIAH W. BARBER and Adaline Smith in the holy bonds of matrimony this 19th April 1839 Wade H. Giles J.P. Recorded this 25th Apr 1839 John McCord C.C.A --------- Hill County Court House Deeds Grantor (seller) Grantee (buyer) Book 1 1854-1880 BARBER, J. W. George Cope March 28, 1874 BB p 59 BARBER, J. W. & wife M. E. Gordon Oct 30, 1880 B2 p 107 BARBER, J. W. & A. E J. W. Barber Jr. Jan 21, 1881 B1 p 236** BARBER, J. W. & A. E. J. W. Barber Jr. Jan 21, 1881 B 1 p 239 Barber, J. W. Jr. Frank Gunn Jan 21, 1881 B 1 p 282 BARBER, J. W. Sr F. Gunn 19 Mar 1881 B 2 p 568 Direct Index to Deeds 1889-1895 J. W. BARBER & wife Jeter A. Booker Oct 27, 1890 B 28 p 145 J. W. BARBER & wife G. W. Powres Jan 22, 1890 B 27 p 333 J. W. BARBER & wife Andrew Finley March 17, 1891 B 29 p 50 ** have - see below --------- Comanche County, Texas Deeds J. W. BARBER 160 acres April 4, 1881 Book 32, p. 234 J. W. BARBER $100 Nov. 23, 1891 Lot known as John Duncan Survey Vol. 29 p. 86 J. W. BARBER and wife A. E. Barber paid $200 60 acres Nov. 14, 1884 18 1/2 miles N 23 W of Comanche on Sabanna Creek Book U p. 285 J. W. BARBER, Sr. for $10 Tract on Sabanna Creek 18 12 miles N. 23 W from Comanche Mar. 16, 1891 Book 27, p. 181 J. W. BARBER, Sr. to J. W. Barber, Jr. Sold 100 acres on waters of Sabana Creek about 18 1/2 N 23 W from town of Comanche June 14, 1893 Book 30 p. 205 ---------- From 4 October 1989 letter to Ruth from Quane Fletcher (Jere) JOSIAH W. BARBER, son of Matthew Barber & Mrs. Johannah Johnson was b. ca. 1808 Oglethorpe Co., Georgia md: 3 July 1828 Butts Co., Ga. MARTHA PATRICK/FITZPATRICK, dau of John C. Patrick. She was born ca 1813; d: bf April 1839, Butts Co., Ga. - probably buried in Butts Co., Ga. Issue by first wife: 1. Matthew - b. ca 1829/30 Butts Co., Ga. (was in Cass Co., Tx in 1880 Census) m. Elizabeth Jane Sheppard2. George W. Barber 3. Joannah born ca. 1837, Ga. 4. Richard born ca. 1838/9, Ga. Issue by 2nd Wife 5. James, Physician, b. ca. 1842, Ga. 6. Mary, b. ca. 1844, Ga. 7. Josiah W. Jr. b. Jan 1848, Ga., d. 1927 Hillsboro, Tx m. 2nd Dora Adaline Barfield 9 Oct 1879 Hill Co., Tx. 8. Midosa (female) b. ca 1850 Butts Co, Ga. 9. Isaac b. ca 1852 Ga. 10. Jane b. ca. 1854 Ga. 11. Martha b. ca. 1856, TX --------- 1850 - Census - JOSIAH Sr. was in Butts Co., Ga. age 42 1856 - In Texas when dau Martha was born 1857 - Feb. 5th, Upshur Co., Texas. JOSIAH W. BARBER, Sr. bought 380 acres from Eli W. Allen for $2,027.00 being part of the Headright survey of Edward B. Davis. Filed 9 February 1858 at 9 A.M. 1858 - Tax Rolls, same reference as above J. W. BARBER, 600 acres value $700.00, Ed. B. Davis, 19 negroes value $13,000; 9 Horses value $550.00, no cattle, Tax $163.50 1859 - Tax Rolls, same reference J. W. BARBER, 21 negroes value $13,000; 5 horses value $750.00 - no land shown. 1860 - Census of Upshur Co., Texas, page 395-B, Personal Estate $20,000; Real Estate value was $2000.00. It appears he sold his slaves and was preparing to move to another part of the country. 1865 - 30 December. J. W. BARBER & wife A. E. Barber sold to E. K. Hall, 618 acres for $950.00 in Upshur County, Texas. 1880 - There was a Sheriff named JOSIAH W. BARBER, Sr., Comanche Co., Texas 1881 - Comanche Co., Texas Tax Rolls April 4, 1881, J. W. BARBER, Abst #1171, Jacob Stiger, Original Grantee, 160 acres, value $200.00; 2 horses $100.; 47 cattle $235.00, Miscl. $5.00, 1 wagon/carriage $30.00; 6 hogs $10.00, total tax $8.19. 1883 - Tax Rolls, J. W. BARBER, #1171, same ref. 140 acres value $320.00; 4 horses, $120.00; 18 cattle $180.00, Miscl. $50.00, 1 wagon $30.; 12 hogs $12.00; money on hand $6.00; total tax $7.53. 1884 - Comanche, TX Courthouse, J. W. BARBER & wife A. E. Barber bought 60 acres November 14, 1884. 1885 - Tax Rolls, J. W. BARBER, #1171, same reference; 100 acres $400.00 value; 3 horses value $20.00; 25 cattle value $250.00; Miscl. $5.00; 1 wagon value $15.00; 20 hogs value $20.00, total tax $5.51. 1886 - Tax Rolls, J. W. BARBER, #1171, same ref.; 100 acres value $300.00; 2 horses $10.00, 80 cattle $240.00, 1 wagon $10.00, 7 hogs $7.00, total tax $4.02. 1887 - Tax Rolls, J. W. BARBER, #1171, same ref.; 100 acres value $400.; 2 horses $15.00; 32 catle $204.00, Miscl. $15.00; 1 wagon $10.00; 7 hogs $7.00, total tax $14.97. 1888 - Tax Rolls, J. W. BARBER, #1171, same ref.; 99 acres, value $300.; 2 horses $50.00, 21 cattle $126.00; Miscl. $35.00, 1 wagon $5.00; 3 hogs $5.00, total tax $10.62. 1889 - Tax Rolls, J. W. BARBER, #730, Jacob Stiger, 100 acres value $300.00; 4 horses $160.00, 50 cattle $300.00, Miscl. $30.00, 1 wagon $30.00; 17 hogs $17.00, total tax $15.66. 1890 - Tax Rolls, J. W. BARBER, #1171, Jacob Stiger; 100 acres value $300.00; 8 cattle $48.00; Miscl. $200.00, 1 wagon $10.00, 4 hogs $4.00; ? horses $138.00, total tax $6.80.1891 - Tax Rolls, J. W. BARBER, #1171, Jacob Stiger, 99 acres value $350.00; 20 cattle value $120.00; total value $470.00, total tax $4.43. 1891 - Comanche, Texas courthouse Record: March 16 J. W. BARBER bought land on Sabanna Creek. 1893 - Tax Rolls, J. W. BARBER, Comanche City/Town Lots 8 to 13, value $210.00; No abstract Number shown, 2 horses $60.00; 2 cattle $20.00, Miscl. $25.00; 10 hogs $10.00, total tax $5.00.1893 - Note: First mention of J. W. BARBER as Senior & Junior - Comanche, Tx Courthouse Record: J. W. BARBER, Sr. sold to J. W. Barber, Jr., 100 acres on June 14, 1893. 1893 - Tax Records - Comanche Co., Texas: City/Town Lots 2, value $60.00, 2 cattle $20.00; Miscl $2.00; Also Town Lots 8 thru 13, value $250.00, 1 wagon $20.00, total tax $5.12. 1893 - Comanche, TX Courthouse Records: J. W. BARBER, Sr. June 14, 1893 J. W. Barber, Jr. June 14, 1893 Evidently this refers to the above sale. 1894 - Tax Rolls, Comanche County, TX. JOSIAH W. BARBER, #1171, Jacob Stiger, 99 acres value $300; 1 wagon $30; 4 horses $90; 6 cattle $24; 1 hog $2.00; Comanche City/Town Lots, tract Division 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12, value $300.00. Total Tax $8.68.1895 - Tax Rolls, same reference. J. W. BARBER, #1171, 99 acres $300; 4 horses $100; Comanche Town Lots 8 thru 13, value $350; 3 cattle $15.00; 1 wagon $20.00. Total Tax $10.38. 1896 - Tax Rolls. J. W. Barber, Jr. purchased from J. W. BARBER, Sr. #1171, Jacob Stiger, original grantee, 99 acres value $300; Comanche Town Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Block 1, Franklin (?Street) value $300.00; 4 horses $125.00; 6 cattle $36.00; 2 hogs $5.00; 1 wagon $20.00, Miscl. $2.00. Total Tax $9.87.1897 - Tax Rolls. J. W. Barber, Jr. purchased from J. W. BARBER, Sr. 6-9/10 acres, 5 lots, Block 1, Franklin Division, value $208.00; Miscl. $5.00; 1 wagon $40.00, 4 horses $160.00; 4 cattle $32.00. Total Tax $9.42. 1898 - Tax Rolls. J. W. BARBER, #553, Certificate or script#10/369, J. H. Harris, 60 acres value $350.00, 4 horses $100.00; 5 cattle $50.00; 8 hogs $8.00, 1 wagon $40.00; Town Lots 8 thru 12, Blk. 1, Franklin Division/District $400.00; total tax $11.12. 1900 - Tax Rolls. J. W. BARBER #2034, McNutt -- Seal, 60 acres, value $240.00; Lots 9, 10, 11, Blk. 1, Franklin Dist. value $200.00; 8 horses $120; 4 cattle $40, 18 hogs $36.00, Miscl. $45.00, total tax $7.23. 1901 - Tax Rolls, J. W. BARBER, same as above. --------- Book A Page 283 & 284 1827 Georgia ) Butts County ) This indention made this the seventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and twenty seven between John Brown, Senr of the Same part State and County of The one part and JOSIAH W. BARBER of the same Place of the other part. Witnesseth that he the said John Brown for and in consideration of the sum of Four hundred dollars to him in hand paid the Receipt, thereof is hereby acknowledged at or before the assigning and delivering of these presents, hath granted, Bargained and sold and by these presents do grant Bargain and sell unto the said JOSIAH W. BARBER his Heirs Executors and assigns one hundred and three acres of land, the same being more or Less Known and distinguished by numbers thirty nine in the ninth district. Family Henry Nows Butts County The same being the north half of said lot or tract of land to have and to hold the said tract of Land unto him the said JOSIAH W. BARBER his heirs Executors and assigns together with all and singular same in any manner belonging to his own proper use benefit and forever in fee simple. and the Said John Brown for himself his heirs Executor administrators and assigns. The Said bargained Premises unto the said JOSIAH W. BARBER heir and assigns will warrant and forever defend the Rights and title therein of against them Selves and against the blame or blames of all other person or persons whatsoever! In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th of August 1827. Richd Bailey his Abel E. Robinson Clk John + Brown SEAL Sup. Court. Butts County mark State of Georgia --------- Book 1 Page 236-7 W. BARBER Sr The State of Texas } and County of Hill } Deed Know all men by these presents, that J. W. E. Barber BARBER Sr. and A. E. Barber his wife of said J. W. BARBER parties J. W. Barber Jr of the first part, in consideration of the sum of($105.00) one hundred and five dollars to us in hand paid by J. W. Barber, Jr. the receipt whereof we hereby acknowledge, have granted, bargained and sold and do hereby grant, bargain, sell alien, convey and confirm unto the said J. W. Barber Jr. of the County of Hill and State of Texas party of the second part his heirs and assigns forever, the following tract or parcel of land lying and situated in Hill County State of Texas on the east side of the Aquilla Creek, and a part of the John Rains survey and described as follows towit: Fifteen acres of the North end of a tract of (45 ¼) forty five and ¼ acres deeded by W. G. Wadley and wife to J. W. Barber Sr. by deed dated November 16th 1876. The division line cutting of the said fifteen acres to run east and west from the east line of said 45 ¼ acre tract t the west line of said tract. To have and to hold, all and singular the above described and conveyed premises and property with all the rights; privileges, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining unto the said J. W. Barber Jr. party of the second part his heirs or assigns forever and we the said parties of the first part, do hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns that we are well seized of all and singular the said property and premises that we have good right and lawful authority to make this sale and conveyance of the same that said property and premises are free and clear of all and every encumbrances and that unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns we do and our heirs, executors and administrators will forever warrant and defend the same against all adverse lawful claim or claims whatsoever. In testimony whereof, we do hereunto affix our hands and seals using scroll for seal this 30th day of May A. D. One thousand Eight hundred and seventy eight. Witness at request of Grantor J. W. BARBER A. E. Barber-------- Book 29 p 50 The State of Texas County of Hill Know all men by these presents that we County of Comanche Know all men by these presents that we J. W. BARBER and wife A. E. Barber of the said county and state for the consideration of the sum of two hundred $200.00 Dollars to us in hand paid the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged have this day bargained and sold and do by these presents transfer and convey unto P. O. Gordan the following described lands to Wit: 60 acres off of the west end of survey No. 397 patented to A. J. Findley as assignee of Jacob Stagger Patent No. 172 situated in Comanche County on waters of Sabanna creek about 18 1/2 miles N 23 W from the Town of comanche To have and to hold the same unto the said P. O. Gordon his heirs and assigns forever and we hereby bind ourselves our heirs and all Legal representatives to forever warrant and defend the title of the same unto the said P. O. Gordon his heirs and all legal representatives against the claim or claims of any and all persons claiming or to claim the same or any portion thereof Lawfully Witnessed by J. W. BARBERPerry Hollyman A. E. Barber J. V. Underwood The State of Texas County of Comanche Before me E. B. Dewey Justice of the Peace and exofficio Notary Public in and for Comanche County Texas on this day personally appeared Perry Holleyman & J. V. Underwood to me known to be the persons whose name is subscribed as a witness to the foregoing instrument of writing and after being duly sworn state on oath that J. W. BARBER & A. E. Barber acknowledged their signatures to and for the purpose and considerations expressed in the foregoing instrument and the said A. E. Barber wife of J. W. BARBER acknowledged such signature to be her own free will and accord and that she did not wish to retract it. And that he had signed the same as a witness at the request of the said J. W.BARBER and A. E. Barber. Given under my hand and seal of office this 4 day of Nov A.D. 1884 E. B. Dewey Justice of the peace and exofficio Notary Public CC Tx Filed for record at 10 Oclock a.m. Dec 24th 1887 & recorded sameday to which I certify G. S. Hopeegle Clk Co Ct Comanche Co TX By J A Milling Dept -------- Book 27 page 181 1891 The State of Texas County of Comanche Know all men by these presents that I J. W. BARBER Sr of the county of Comanche Return to BARBER page
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