Burial Date 02/25/1890
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AN HONEST MAN DEAD.
Demise of Col. John M. Barbour After a Long Illness.
A Sincere Christian, An Active Politician, and a Gentleman Sportsman.
Every citizen of Louisville regrets the death of Col. John M. Barbour, which occurred at 7:25 o'clock yesterday morning. He was one of Louisville's best known and most respected citizens. For the past sixteen months Col. Barbour has been in delicate health, and for the last two months was unable to leave his room. He had been at his old home in Lagrange, but a few weeks ago his condition became such that it was thought best to remove him to this city, where several of his children reside. He continued to decline and yesterday morning passed quietly away.
For years Col. Barbour had been a faithful member of Christ church, and the funeral services will occur there at 3 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Charles Ewell Craik. The interment will be in the family lot at Cave Hill. Before his death Col. Barbour named the gentlemen whom he desired to act as pall bearers. They will officate, and are Messrs. Charles H. Gibson, J.M. Fetter, Samuel Russell, Samuel Culbertson, Charles Haggerty, Charles Carter, Maj. Clint McClarty and Maj. William Tillman.
In Shelby county, February 13, 1827, John Mordica Barbour, the deceased, was born. His father was a farmer, and he, too, followed that occupation in Henry county for many years. He was afterward engaged in business in Lagrange, and in 1870 he removed to this city. He instituted and was a member of the tobacco firm of Finley, Barbour & Co., and later on became the head of the firm of John M. Barbour & Sons. Some eight or nine years ago he retired from active business, and most of his leisure days were spent at his home at Lagrange.
At the age of twenty-five Col. Barbour was married to Miss Mary Ann Coleman, of this city, who survives him. Five children still live, and his daughter and two sons were at his bedside when he breathed his last. His children, who reside in this city, are Mrs. Charles Meriwether, Mr. W.T. Barbour, Mr. T.C. Barbour and Mr. J.O. Barbour. It was at the residence of the former, 1062 Third Street, that Col. Barbour died.
His familiar friends called the deceased "Col. Jack," while the younger men, who knew him well, spoke of him as "Uncle John." One of Col. Barbour's pleasing traits was his peculiarly happy nature, and all who met him immediately became a fast friend. In every sense of the word he was a fine type of gentlemen sportsman. As a hunter and an angler he was always at the front. As President of the Louisville Sportsmen's Association, which he organized, he enjoyed a national reputation as a fine and brilliant shot. By his honesty and fair direction he earned for his club a name among all the gun clubs of the country. He was impartial as he was honest, ans was always called upon to act as referee in the big shooting tournaments held here. On all matters pertaining to field sports he was regarded as an authority. He was a lover of good races and an enthusiastic director of the Louisville Jockey Club.
Always a Democrat Col. Barbour services were ever at the demand of his political party. He was one of the enthusiastic workers of Louisville Democracy, and the organizer of several Democratic clubs, and other working organizations. Col. Barbour was never rewarded with an office though he was an applicant for the post of Collector and later was a candidate for the Postmastership here under Mr. Cleveland, with a fine endorsement for his fellow townsmen.
Col. Barbour was closely connected with the Barbours of Virginia, and was a direct descendant of Zachary Taylor. Phil Barbour, famous as a statesman and at one time Speaker of the National House of Representatives, was related to the the deceased.
Col. Barbour's remarkable faculty for telling good stories caused him to be a leading member of the famous Patchwork Club which a local journalist immortalized in a series of happy sketches. He belonged to the Kentucky Fish and Game Club, and the Kennel Club. He was an ardent admirer of base ball, and in fact was strongly identified with all classes of field sports.
The Courier-Journal; Louisville, Kentucky.
February 25, 1890; Page Ten.
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AN HONEST MAN DEAD.
Demise of Col. John M. Barbour After a Long Illness.
A Sincere Christian, An Active Politician, and a Gentleman Sportsman.
Every citizen of Louisville regrets the death of Col. John M. Barbour, which occurred at 7:25 o'clock yesterday morning. He was one of Louisville's best known and most respected citizens. For the past sixteen months Col. Barbour has been in delicate health, and for the last two months was unable to leave his room. He had been at his old home in Lagrange, but a few weeks ago his condition became such that it was thought best to remove him to this city, where several of his children reside. He continued to decline and yesterday morning passed quietly away.
For years Col. Barbour had been a faithful member of Christ church, and the funeral services will occur there at 3 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Charles Ewell Craik. The interment will be in the family lot at Cave Hill. Before his death Col. Barbour named the gentlemen whom he desired to act as pall bearers. They will officate, and are Messrs. Charles H. Gibson, J.M. Fetter, Samuel Russell, Samuel Culbertson, Charles Haggerty, Charles Carter, Maj. Clint McClarty and Maj. William Tillman.
In Shelby county, February 13, 1827, John Mordica Barbour, the deceased, was born. His father was a farmer, and he, too, followed that occupation in Henry county for many years. He was afterward engaged in business in Lagrange, and in 1870 he removed to this city. He instituted and was a member of the tobacco firm of Finley, Barbour & Co., and later on became the head of the firm of John M. Barbour & Sons. Some eight or nine years ago he retired from active business, and most of his leisure days were spent at his home at Lagrange.
At the age of twenty-five Col. Barbour was married to Miss Mary Ann Coleman, of this city, who survives him. Five children still live, and his daughter and two sons were at his bedside when he breathed his last. His children, who reside in this city, are Mrs. Charles Meriwether, Mr. W.T. Barbour, Mr. T.C. Barbour and Mr. J.O. Barbour. It was at the residence of the former, 1062 Third Street, that Col. Barbour died.
His familiar friends called the deceased "Col. Jack," while the younger men, who knew him well, spoke of him as "Uncle John." One of Col. Barbour's pleasing traits was his peculiarly happy nature, and all who met him immediately became a fast friend. In every sense of the word he was a fine type of gentlemen sportsman. As a hunter and an angler he was always at the front. As President of the Louisville Sportsmen's Association, which he organized, he enjoyed a national reputation as a fine and brilliant shot. By his honesty and fair direction he earned for his club a name among all the gun clubs of the country. He was impartial as he was honest, ans was always called upon to act as referee in the big shooting tournaments held here. On all matters pertaining to field sports he was regarded as an authority. He was a lover of good races and an enthusiastic director of the Louisville Jockey Club.
Always a Democrat Col. Barbour services were ever at the demand of his political party. He was one of the enthusiastic workers of Louisville Democracy, and the organizer of several Democratic clubs, and other working organizations. Col. Barbour was never rewarded with an office though he was an applicant for the post of Collector and later was a candidate for the Postmastership here under Mr. Cleveland, with a fine endorsement for his fellow townsmen.
Col. Barbour was closely connected with the Barbours of Virginia, and was a direct descendant of Zachary Taylor. Phil Barbour, famous as a statesman and at one time Speaker of the National House of Representatives, was related to the the deceased.
Col. Barbour's remarkable faculty for telling good stories caused him to be a leading member of the famous Patchwork Club which a local journalist immortalized in a series of happy sketches. He belonged to the Kentucky Fish and Game Club, and the Kennel Club. He was an ardent admirer of base ball, and in fact was strongly identified with all classes of field sports.
The Courier-Journal; Louisville, Kentucky.
February 25, 1890; Page Ten.
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Burial Date 02/25/1890
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AN HONEST MAN DEAD.
Demise of Col. John M. Barbour After a Long Illness.
A Sincere Christian, An Active Politician, and a Gentleman Sportsman.
Every citizen of Louisville regrets the death of Col. John M. Barbour, which occurred at 7:25 o'clock yesterday morning. He was one of Louisville's best known and most respected citizens. For the past sixteen months Col. Barbour has been in delicate health, and for the last two months was unable to leave his room. He had been at his old home in Lagrange, but a few weeks ago his condition became such that it was thought best to remove him to this city, where several of his children reside. He continued to decline and yesterday morning passed quietly away.
For years Col. Barbour had been a faithful member of Christ church, and the funeral services will occur there at 3 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Charles Ewell Craik. The interment will be in the family lot at Cave Hill. Before his death Col. Barbour named the gentlemen whom he desired to act as pall bearers. They will officate, and are Messrs. Charles H. Gibson, J.M. Fetter, Samuel Russell, Samuel Culbertson, Charles Haggerty, Charles Carter, Maj. Clint McClarty and Maj. William Tillman.
In Shelby county, February 13, 1827, John Mordica Barbour, the deceased, was born. His father was a farmer, and he, too, followed that occupation in Henry county for many years. He was afterward engaged in business in Lagrange, and in 1870 he removed to this city. He instituted and was a member of the tobacco firm of Finley, Barbour & Co., and later on became the head of the firm of John M. Barbour & Sons. Some eight or nine years ago he retired from active business, and most of his leisure days were spent at his home at Lagrange.
At the age of twenty-five Col. Barbour was married to Miss Mary Ann Coleman, of this city, who survives him. Five children still live, and his daughter and two sons were at his bedside when he breathed his last. His children, who reside in this city, are Mrs. Charles Meriwether, Mr. W.T. Barbour, Mr. T.C. Barbour and Mr. J.O. Barbour. It was at the residence of the former, 1062 Third Street, that Col. Barbour died.
His familiar friends called the deceased "Col. Jack," while the younger men, who knew him well, spoke of him as "Uncle John." One of Col. Barbour's pleasing traits was his peculiarly happy nature, and all who met him immediately became a fast friend. In every sense of the word he was a fine type of gentlemen sportsman. As a hunter and an angler he was always at the front. As President of the Louisville Sportsmen's Association, which he organized, he enjoyed a national reputation as a fine and brilliant shot. By his honesty and fair direction he earned for his club a name among all the gun clubs of the country. He was impartial as he was honest, ans was always called upon to act as referee in the big shooting tournaments held here. On all matters pertaining to field sports he was regarded as an authority. He was a lover of good races and an enthusiastic director of the Louisville Jockey Club.
Always a Democrat Col. Barbour services were ever at the demand of his political party. He was one of the enthusiastic workers of Louisville Democracy, and the organizer of several Democratic clubs, and other working organizations. Col. Barbour was never rewarded with an office though he was an applicant for the post of Collector and later was a candidate for the Postmastership here under Mr. Cleveland, with a fine endorsement for his fellow townsmen.
Col. Barbour was closely connected with the Barbours of Virginia, and was a direct descendant of Zachary Taylor. Phil Barbour, famous as a statesman and at one time Speaker of the National House of Representatives, was related to the the deceased.
Col. Barbour's remarkable faculty for telling good stories caused him to be a leading member of the famous Patchwork Club which a local journalist immortalized in a series of happy sketches. He belonged to the Kentucky Fish and Game Club, and the Kennel Club. He was an ardent admirer of base ball, and in fact was strongly identified with all classes of field sports.
The Courier-Journal; Louisville, Kentucky.
February 25, 1890; Page Ten.
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AN HONEST MAN DEAD.
Demise of Col. John M. Barbour After a Long Illness.
A Sincere Christian, An Active Politician, and a Gentleman Sportsman.
Every citizen of Louisville regrets the death of Col. John M. Barbour, which occurred at 7:25 o'clock yesterday morning. He was one of Louisville's best known and most respected citizens. For the past sixteen months Col. Barbour has been in delicate health, and for the last two months was unable to leave his room. He had been at his old home in Lagrange, but a few weeks ago his condition became such that it was thought best to remove him to this city, where several of his children reside. He continued to decline and yesterday morning passed quietly away.
For years Col. Barbour had been a faithful member of Christ church, and the funeral services will occur there at 3 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Charles Ewell Craik. The interment will be in the family lot at Cave Hill. Before his death Col. Barbour named the gentlemen whom he desired to act as pall bearers. They will officate, and are Messrs. Charles H. Gibson, J.M. Fetter, Samuel Russell, Samuel Culbertson, Charles Haggerty, Charles Carter, Maj. Clint McClarty and Maj. William Tillman.
In Shelby county, February 13, 1827, John Mordica Barbour, the deceased, was born. His father was a farmer, and he, too, followed that occupation in Henry county for many years. He was afterward engaged in business in Lagrange, and in 1870 he removed to this city. He instituted and was a member of the tobacco firm of Finley, Barbour & Co., and later on became the head of the firm of John M. Barbour & Sons. Some eight or nine years ago he retired from active business, and most of his leisure days were spent at his home at Lagrange.
At the age of twenty-five Col. Barbour was married to Miss Mary Ann Coleman, of this city, who survives him. Five children still live, and his daughter and two sons were at his bedside when he breathed his last. His children, who reside in this city, are Mrs. Charles Meriwether, Mr. W.T. Barbour, Mr. T.C. Barbour and Mr. J.O. Barbour. It was at the residence of the former, 1062 Third Street, that Col. Barbour died.
His familiar friends called the deceased "Col. Jack," while the younger men, who knew him well, spoke of him as "Uncle John." One of Col. Barbour's pleasing traits was his peculiarly happy nature, and all who met him immediately became a fast friend. In every sense of the word he was a fine type of gentlemen sportsman. As a hunter and an angler he was always at the front. As President of the Louisville Sportsmen's Association, which he organized, he enjoyed a national reputation as a fine and brilliant shot. By his honesty and fair direction he earned for his club a name among all the gun clubs of the country. He was impartial as he was honest, ans was always called upon to act as referee in the big shooting tournaments held here. On all matters pertaining to field sports he was regarded as an authority. He was a lover of good races and an enthusiastic director of the Louisville Jockey Club.
Always a Democrat Col. Barbour services were ever at the demand of his political party. He was one of the enthusiastic workers of Louisville Democracy, and the organizer of several Democratic clubs, and other working organizations. Col. Barbour was never rewarded with an office though he was an applicant for the post of Collector and later was a candidate for the Postmastership here under Mr. Cleveland, with a fine endorsement for his fellow townsmen.
Col. Barbour was closely connected with the Barbours of Virginia, and was a direct descendant of Zachary Taylor. Phil Barbour, famous as a statesman and at one time Speaker of the National House of Representatives, was related to the the deceased.
Col. Barbour's remarkable faculty for telling good stories caused him to be a leading member of the famous Patchwork Club which a local journalist immortalized in a series of happy sketches. He belonged to the Kentucky Fish and Game Club, and the Kennel Club. He was an ardent admirer of base ball, and in fact was strongly identified with all classes of field sports.
The Courier-Journal; Louisville, Kentucky.
February 25, 1890; Page Ten.
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