He settled in the area in 1832.
"John Barber came also from Vermont, and settled near Barber's Corners. He had twin sons, whose names were Francis and Franklin; the latter lives now on the old homestead, a prosperous farmer and the picture of health and vigor. The father died a few years ago, after having been confined to his bed for nearly twenty years from rheumatism, and for several years had been blind and incapable of feeding himself."
Note: The above info was taken from p. 530 of the book
History of Will County, Illinois
Chicago: W.M. Le Baron,Jr. & Co.
186 Dearborn Street, 1878
The library's copy is a 1973 reproduction.
He settled in the area in 1832.
"John Barber came also from Vermont, and settled near Barber's Corners. He had twin sons, whose names were Francis and Franklin; the latter lives now on the old homestead, a prosperous farmer and the picture of health and vigor. The father died a few years ago, after having been confined to his bed for nearly twenty years from rheumatism, and for several years had been blind and incapable of feeding himself."
Note: The above info was taken from p. 530 of the book
History of Will County, Illinois
Chicago: W.M. Le Baron,Jr. & Co.
186 Dearborn Street, 1878
The library's copy is a 1973 reproduction.
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