Edward Barber Biography


	This biography appears on page 805 in "History of Dakota 
	Territory" by George W. Kingsbury, Vol. V (1915) and was 
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				EDWARD BARBER. 

	Edward Barber, deceased, was a well known citizen of Onida, South 
Dakota. He was born near Rutland, Vermont, August 17, 1843, and when a 
child was taken to New York by his parents. He grew to manhood in that 
state and there followed agricultural pursuits until April, 1885, when 
he came to South Dakota, arriving in Blunt on the 12th of that month. 
He purchased a relinquishment on a claim adjoining Onida and resided 
there until 1904, when he sold the place and removed to a ranch near 
Okobojo. However, he returned to Onida about three years before his 
death, which occurred on the 9th of June, 1911. He was a stanch 
supporter of the republican party and held a number of township 
offices. In early manhood he married Miss Ella L. Miller, who was born 
in Middlebury, New York, December 8, 1848, and is still living, 
continuing to make her home in Onida. By this union there were two 
children, Calvin F. and Francis S., both of whom are mentioned below.