OBITS: Barnard, Mary E. Smith; Rome, Oneida co., NY
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Rome Sentinel May 5, 1897
Mrs. Mary Smith Barnard, widow of John Barnard and an old and well known 
resident of Lee and Rome, died at her home, No. 417 West Liberty street, at 
12:10 o'clock Wednesday night, in the 89th year of her age. She did not appear 
to have any disease, but suffered a general breaking down of the system, due to 
her age. She had been ailing all winter, but was confined to her bed less than 
four weeks. Up to almost the last the family did not expect a fatal 
termination, but thought she would raly again. The end came peacefully and she 
passed away very quietly and without a struggle. Mary Smith Barnard was a 
daughter of Levi Smith, and was born in town of Lee on December 10, 1808. She 
was married on October 4, 1830 and lived on the State road, town of Lee, until 
1867, when she moved to Rome and passed the remainder of her days in the house 
where she died. Her husband passed away on October 6, 1865. She was the mother 
of eight children, seven of whom survive, as follows: Mrs. James Elwell, John 
Barnard, Henry Barnard, Mrs. Charles Keith, Jay Barnard, Edward Barnard, and 
Mrs. Etta Keith, widow of James L. Keith, all of whom live in Rome. The other 
daughter, Mrs. E. B. Tupper, died Feb. 5, 1887. Mrs. Barnard came of a long 
lived family. Her father lived to a great age, and her only surviving sister, 
Mrs. A. I. Storey of Summit, Wis. died on Feb. 7, 1896, aged 92 years. She had 
a wide circle of acquaintances and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. She 
retained the use of her faculties up to the very last in spite of her age. Her 
memory was good and some years ago she recovered her second sight and could 
read without spectacles. She had a very cheerful temperament and was a kind and 
warm-hearted neighbor. Few persons were more generally esteemed. Her cheerful 
and sunny deposition made her a welcome visitor wherever she went. Although she 
lived to a good old age she did not grow old in spirit but was always 
interested in the young people and their plans. She had a word of good cheer 
for everyone. Mrs. Barnard was a very sympathetic nature and in the sick room 
was particularly helpful. Every year a family reunion was held on Thanksgiving 
day and the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that gathered on 
those occasions made up a company that numbered from 32 to 35 persons, to all 
of whom her death will came as a personal loss.