OBITS: Barnard, Henry; Rome, Oneida co., NY
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Rome Sentinel August 1, 1922

Henry Barnard Sr. died at his home, 106 W. Embargo St., at 1 o'clock this 
morning. He had been out of health for the past year, and for about four weeks 
had been confined to his bed with Bright's disease and complications. Henry 
Barnard Sr. was one of family of eight children, four sons and four daughters, 
of John Barnard and Mary Smith, was born at Lee (State Road) June 28, 1836, and 
was therefore in his 87th year. His father was a farmer and also conducted a 
tannery and shoe shop at Lee, and the young man remained with him until he was 
in his 20th year, when he came to Rome. In this city he started as an 
apprentice to the harness maker's trade with the late James Elwell. When he had 
finished his trade in 1861 Mr. Barnard, in partnership with the late Charles F. 
Keith, purchased the business of Mr. Elwell. This partnership continued for 
about 15 years, when the firm sold out to the late Edward Barnard, a brother of 
Henry Barnard Sr. Three years later Mr. Barnard again embarked in the harness 
and saddlery business, subsequently taking as a partner the late W. W. Peake. 
This partnership continued a number of years. After its dissolution Mr. Barnard 
continued the business alone for a while, and then formed a partnership with 
his brother Edward Barnard, and they conducted a wholesale and retail harness 
and saddlery business in the Wiggins Block on W. Dominick St. When that block 
was destroyed by fire the firm bought the block at 111-115 W. Dominick street 
and built a factory in the rear, the retail business passing into the hands of 
Henry Barnard Jr. who still conducts it. Some years thereafter Henry Barnard 
Sr. sold his interest in the factory to his brother Edward and retired from 
active business. The manufacturing business is now conducted by the Edward 
Barnard Co. In politics Mr. Barnard was a Democrat and for many years was 
active in the councils of his party. In 1892 Hon. E. Stuart Williams, then 
Mayor of Rome, appointed Mr. Barnard a member of the Board of Fire and Police 
Commissioners and he served one term. In 1899 he was appointed an alderman in 
the old fifth ward to fill the vacancy caused by the election of Alderman A. S. 
White to the Mayoral. At the expiration of his term he was elected alderman to 
succeed himself, although the fifth ward was a Republican stronghold. Mr. 
Barnard was the oldest member of the board of directors of the Rome Savings 
Bank and at the time of his death was first vice president of the institution. 
For many years he was one of the appraisers of the bank. He was a gentleman of 
the old school, ever kind and courteous to all, and stood very high in the 
business circles of this city. He was greatly esteemed by all who knew him and 
in his long and successful business career he had made wide acquaintances 
throughout central New York. Although quiet, almost retiring, in his 
disposition he made friends of all who came in contact with him and his death 
will cause a feeling of sadness throughout the city. he was a member of the 
Rome Club. In 1871 Mr. Barnard married Miss Sarah Smith of Middleville, 
Herkimer county. She passed away in May, 1914. He is survived by one son, Henry 
Barnard, two daughters, Misses Minnie and Ernestine Barnard, and one sister, 
Mrs. Etta B. Keith, all of this city.