DEATH OF WM. D. W. BARNARD
GEN. GRANTS LIFELONG FRIEND

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Old Citizen of St. Louis Aided the
Soldier-President When He
Was a Struggling Youth
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William D. W. Barnard, 74 years old, whose death occurred at City Hospital, Thursday evening, lived in St. Louis for exactly half a century. By marriage he was a connection of General U.S. Grant, his first wife having been Miss Eliza Margaret Perry Shurlds, daughter of Judge Shurlds of Jefferson City.

Two of Mrs. Barnard's sisters married Dents, the brothers of Mrs. Grant.

Among the papers left by Mr. Barnard is the following copy of a note signed by General Grant, and addressed to President Lincoln, General Grant wrote:
While Mr.Barnard was very proud of the intimacy of his relations with General Grant, he never spoke of the circumstances under which the friendship came into existence. His friends, however, knew the facts.

Mr. Barnard was a prosperous druggist in the 50's, after his marriage to Miss Shurlds, and had a large wholesale business on Third street. The future Union chieftain and President was then an inconspicuous Lieutenant in the regular army. He met Mr. Barnard through family connections, and on one occasion, it seems, Lieutenant Grant, who only had his pay, needed temporary financial assistance, and it was Mr. Barnard's pleasure and priviliege to render it.

During the war, Mr.Barnard served the Union in a special capacity, being for awhile with the secret service. The letter written by General Grant to General Sherman related to an important mission in that connection.

After the war, and until his death, General Grant continued his interest in Mr.Barnard, helping him especially after the latter met with business reverses. Positions at Washington were tendered him, but he preferred to remain in St.Louis where he was employed from time to time in various drug houses.

Last several years, since he became feeble, Mr.Barnard has been in the service of the Street Department, supervising the workmen engaged in the laying of curbings and crossings.

His first wife died, and ten years ago he was married to Miss Mary Wise, making his home at No. 1709 South Tenth street. A few weeks ago, he became ill, and it was deemed advisable to send him to the City Hospital, where he could receive the best attention. Infirmaty, however, held him fast, and his death occurred Thursday evening. The body is still at the hospital. The arrangements for the funeral will be made to-day.

Mr.Barnard was born in Delaware in 1828, and came to St.Louis in 1842. By his first wife he leaves six children, Shurlds Barnard of Joliet, Ill., U.S.Grant Barnard of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. S.P. Berthold, Derick Barnard, Edward S. Barnard and Miss Lillie Belle Barnard. He is also survived by his second wife and a young son, William D.W.Barnard, Jr.