Elwyn Chester Barber

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 1
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 11; Address:
  Holtshire Road
• Graduation: 1948, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : Orange High School
• Graduation: 1950, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; : Wentworth Institute
• Residence: Aug 1959, New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 1985, New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  Pine Tree Dr
• Residence: 1996, New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  5 Pine Tree Drive
• Obituary: 25 Mar 1996
• Last Full Review: 3 Oct 2020

Notes:

Census:
He was recorded while living with his parents.

Census:
He was recorded while living with his parents, and maternal grandparents.

Obituary:
NEW SALEM - Elwyn C. Barber, 66, of 5 Pine Tree Drive, formerly of Orange, a retired industrial worker, longtime church leader and a former athlete, died Saturday in Athol Memorial Hospital after he was stricken ill at home.

He leaves his wife of 47 years, Doris B. (Brown) Barber; two sons, Steven and Michael Barber, both of New Salem; a brother, Arlan Barber of East Corinth, Vt.; and eight grandchildren. He was born in Orange, son of Lee W. and Mabel O. (Graves) Barber, and lived here many years. He graduated from Orange High School in 1948 and Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, in 1950.

Mr. Barber worked at Rodney Hunt Co. in Orange from 1947 to 1983. He continued to work in the textile roll division when it was sold to KRH Rolls in 1983. He retired in 1989.

Mr. Barber was active in sports for many years. During seventh and eighth grade he played baseball on the Marine Team. While in high school, he was a varsity baseball catcher for several years. He was also a varsity football lineman during all four years, and was co-captain in his senior year. He was the high-school stage manager for three years and a member of Boys' State.

Mr. Barber was a member of South Athol United Methodist Church, and a member and past president of the South Athol United Methodist Men. He was chairman of the church Finance Committee for 25 years and served for many years on several other church committees. He was a longtime co-chairman of the church suppers, and called for and sold tickets for all the suppers. He was co-chairman of the South Athol Village Fair, run by the church, for 29 years,

For about 25 years, Mr. Barber assisted his wife, a former teacher at Ralph C. Mahar Regional School in Orange, with many activities at the school, especially the school's Science Fair. He was a judge at the fair for many years and was previously a judge at the Western Massachusetts Division Science Fair at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. He received the Special Parents Award in 1977 from the Mahar Fish & Game Club in Orange.

Mr. Barber was a coach for many years in the Orange Little League and the Orange Babe Ruth League. He was also an ardent hunter and fisherman. He was a skilled woodworker.

He and his wife traveled in all 50 states, England and Scotland. He and his wife drove several times to Alaska.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in South Athol United Methodist Church, Morgan Avenue, South Athol. Burial will be in South Cemetery, Orange. Calling hours are 7 to 9 tonight in Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main St., Orange. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to South Athol United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, c||o Zane Dubour, 3800 South Athol Road, Athol, 01331.

Elwyn married Doris Brown in 1948 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Doris (daughter of Philip Sheridan Brown and Mary P. Kelleway) was born on 7 Aug 1929 in Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont; died on 2 Nov 2007 in Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts; was buried on 6 Nov 2007 in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Stephen Arlan Barber
2. Susan Marie Barber was born on 15 Apr 1955 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Mar 1991 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England.
3. Micheal Barber

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 3; Address:
  10 Highland Street
• Adoption or Guardianship: 16 Jul 1907, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 12; Address:
  10 Highland Street
• Graduation: 1914, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Draft Registration: 12 Sep 1918, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 20; Address:
  7 Osgood Street
• Census: 1920, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; : 22; Address:
  82 Kellogg Street
• Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 32
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 42; Address:
  Holtshire Road
• Draft Registration: 1942, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 44; Address:
  Holtshire Road
• Residence: 1944, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  Holtshire Road
• Obituary: 7 Aug 1958
• Last Full Review: 2 Aug 2020

Notes:

Birth:
A number of sources state he was born in Warwick, Massachusetts, but the town records of Orange state he was born in Orange.

Census:
He was recorded while living with his parents.

Adoption or Guardianship:
The children of Nellie Barber were assigned Hiland G. Stockwell as a guardian.

Census:
He was recorded while living with his widowed father.

Graduation:
He graduated from Orange High School where he played baseball.

Draft Registration:
He registered for the draft listing his occupation as a tool and gauge maker (machinist).

Census:
His occupation is listed as a foreman in an automobile factory.

Census:
His occupation is listed as a carpenter

Census:
Lee and Mabel were living with Mabel's parents.

Draft Registration:
He registered for the draft listing Rodney Hunt Manufacturing Company as his employer.

Lee married Mabel Orissa Graves on 4 Nov 1919 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Mabel (daughter of Chester E. Graves and Ella E. Scott) was born on 9 Feb 1895 in Hawley, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Mar 1975 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried after 11 Mar 1975 in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1900, Charlemont, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 5
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 15; Address:
  40 Cottage Street
• Census: 1920, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; : 24; Address:
  82 Kellogg Street
• Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 34
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 44; Address:
  Holtshire Road
• Residence: 1944, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  Holtshire Road
• Residence: 1975, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Last Full Review: 2 Aug 2020

Notes:

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Census:
She was recorded while living with her parents.

Census:
Lee and Mabel were living with Mabel's parents.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 14
• Residence: 1891, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 34; Address:
  10 Highland Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 43; Address:
  10 Highland Street
• Married to: 14 Dec 1911, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; (2) Mable A. Davis, the widow of _____ Metcalf, and the daughter of Charles A. and Abbie (Ellis) Davis. She was born 5 April 1875 in New Hampshire. She died 4 December 1933.
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 54; Address:
  10 Highland Street
• Last Full Review: 5 Jul 2020

Notes:

Census:
He was recorded while living with his step-father and mother.

He worked on the farm.

Census:
He was a blacksmith.

Census:
He is listed as a widower and a blacksmith.

Census:
He is listed as a blacksmith.

Frederic married Nellie Emerton Wilber on 4 Jul 1889 in Hinsdale, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Nellie (daughter of George Otis Wilber and Susan Delvey) was born on 7 Sep 1867 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Feb 1907 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 20 Feb 1907 in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 3
• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 12
• Residence: 1891, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Will: 14 Dec 1906
• Probate: 3 May 1907, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Last Full Review: 5 Jul 2020

Notes:

Census:
She was recorded while living with her widowed father.

Census:
She was recorded while living with her father and step-mother.

Probate:
Her estate was probated.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1900, Charlemont, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 36
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 45; Address:
  40 Cottage Street
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 76; Address:
  Holtshire Road

Notes:

Census:
He was a teamster.

Census:
He was a machinist in a machine shop.

Chester married Ella E. Scott in 1883. Ella was born in Jun 1866 in Whitingham, Windham County, Vermont. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1900, Charlemont, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 33
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 44; Address:
  40 Cottage Street
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 73; Address:
  Holtshire Road

Notes:

Census:
She worked in a pants shop.

Albert married Martha L. on Yes, date unknown. Martha was born about 1840 in Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Married to: Before 1800; (2) Seth H. Dolittle. He was born about 1832 on New Hampshire.
• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 40

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1850, New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census he was recorded, age 17, living in New Salem, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1860, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census he was recorded, age 28, living in Erving, Massachusetts. He was a laborer.
• Draft Registration: 1863, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In 1863, he registered, age 30, for the Civil War Draft from Erving, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census he was recorded, age 33, living in Warwick, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 37, living in Warwick, Massachusetts. He drove a stage coach.
• 2ed Marriage: 1878; He married second in 1878 Martha S. Proctor. Martha was born about 1844 in Massachusetts. She died 31 May 1890. Children: 1. Wallace Edwin Wilber (1879-____) 2. Alice E. Wilber (1891-____) 3. Gladys V. Wilber (1896-____)
• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1880 US Census he and his second wife, were recorded, age 47, living in Warwick, Massachusetts. He was a teamster
• Last Full Review: 13 Jun 2020

Notes:

Buried:
George O. Wilber
1832- 1892
His wife Susan Delvey
1834-1869

George married Susan Delvey on 13 Aug 1856 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Susan (daughter of Samuel Town Delvey and Rebecca Stockwell) was born on 19 May 1834 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Aug 1869 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1855, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 21, living in Warwick, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1860, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census she was recorded, age 26, living in Erving, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 31, living in Warwick, Massachusetts.
• Last Full Review: 13 Jun 2020

Notes:

Buried:
George O. Wilber
1832- 1892
His wife Susan Delvey
1834-1869