Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Barnes, George B. December 27, 1893
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Norfolk Virginian December 28, 1893

                        Death of Capt. George B. Barnes

Capt. George B. Barnes died at the Atlantic Hotel last night after a long 
illness, aged 54 years.  Capt. Barnes was a native of Murfreesboro, N.C., but 
had resided in this city about twenty years.  He was a member of the commission 
firm of Vaughan & Barnes and had a large trade with the Carolinas.  He retired 
from active business pursuits about two years ago with an ample fortune.  His 
death will be much regretted by his many friends in this city and North 
Carolina.  The funeral will take place Friday morning.
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The funeral of Capt. George B. Barnes took place from Christ P.E. Church 
yesterday morning and was conducted by the rector, Rev. Dr. O.S. Barten.  
Representatives of the Cotton Exchange and the Virginian Club were present as a 
mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. There were handsome floral 
tributes.  The interment was in Elmwood Cemetery, the following being the 
pallbearers: Messrs. John R. Todd, John N. Vaughn, H. T. Campbell, W.T. Barron, 
George L. Arps, John E. Doyle, C. DeWitt and Dr. A.C. Palmer.

Norfolk Virginian Saturday December 30, 1893


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