• Born: 22 Feb 1825, Arcadia NY
• Died: 27 Feb 1905, Southbridge MA

  General notes:

Jeweler

  Events in his life were:

• He was a partner circa 1850 with Sylvester Dresser in Southbridge MA as DRESSER & BARNES. He began as an employee, was admitted partner, and then bought out Dresser in 1852.

• He appeared on the 1850 census taken at Southbridge MA, listed as a clerk, living in the home of his future partner, Sylvester Dresser.

• He appeared on the 1870 census taken at Southbridge MA, listed as a jeweler and fancy goods merchant.

• He appeared on the 1880 census taken at Southbridge MA, listed as a retail jeweler.

• Tradecard, c 1880
  Private Collection