Seminole-Decatur County GaArchives Obituaries.....Nicholas R. "Nick"  Barber  August 14 1928
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Donalsonville News, 17th August 1928, Front Page. Donalsonville, Seminole Co., GA

Aged Citizen Dies Early Wednesday

Mr. N. R. Barber Passes Away At Home Of Daughter Here.

Friends and relatives were grieved to learn of the death of Mr. N. R. Barber, 
aged Seminole countian, who passed away Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock at the 
home of his daughter, Mrs. R. T. Bolton, of Donalsonville.  He had been 
confined to his bed for several weeks and his condition was considered serious 
for the past several days.  Relatives were summoned to his bedside and all were 
present when the end came.  He was 74 years old.  

Mr. Barber was born and reared in Southwest Georgia, he having resided near 
Donalsonville since early youth where he was engaged in farming.

In 1881 he was united in marriage with Miss Francis Johnson, who preceded home 
to the grave two years ago.

He was known throughout Seminole county for his many acts of kindness, he 
always being ready to lend a helping hand to those in distress.  Many 
expressions have been made since his passing that none could say aught against 
him.  He was loved and highly respected by all who knew him.  He was a member 
of the Free Will Baptist Church.

The Funeral services were held at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. R. T. 
Bolton, Thursday Morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. R. L. Whitehead conducting the 
service.  Interment followed at the local cemetery.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. R. T. Bolton, and Miss Ollie Barber, of 
Donalsonville; four sons Messrs. Berry, Lon and Ab Barber of Donalsonville and 
Mr. Byron Barber, of Alabama; four sisters, Mrs. E. B. Lynn, Mrs. Betty 
Robinson, Mrs. Emma Robinson, of Donalsonville and Mrs. Fannie Lynn, of Tampa; 
and two brothers, O. W. Barber, of Donalsonville and W. J. Barber of Blakely.

Source:  Donalsonville News Friday, August 17th, 1928. Front Page.  
Donalsonville, Seminole County, Georgia.

Additional Comments:
Nicholas R. "Nick" Barber was born 14 February 1856 and died 14 August 1928, 
Seminole Co., GA.  He was a son of Morgan Boswell Barber and Cordelia 
Robinson.  He married 09 October 1879, Decatur Co., GA Book B, Page 361, 
Frances Johnson, daughter of S. J. Johnson and Elizabeth Lucinda Roberts. 

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