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Note: RESEARCH STANDARD APPLIED Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 An unknown Nottage and Maria Fulston Worland are my paternal third great grandparents. Maria was initially identified by Jean Lebal, who indicated that she married Joseph Stockbridge Barron. Based on the application of recognized genealogical standards of proof, the family structure of Maria Worland has been sufficiently established beyond any reasonable doubt. The basis begins with the birth and baptism records, which is followed by the census records. It should be noted that her son Joseph Worland Barron was born out of wedlock as Nottage Worland, and is listed as the step son of Joseph Stockbridge Barron. The descent of Maria is only known to be from a Samuel Worland, which is based on her marriage record. This has been subsequently supported with the additional interlocking records and documentation listed further below. 1818 BIRTH OF MARIA FULSTON WORLAND Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 Maria Fulston Worland was born on Monday, December 7, 1818, in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire, England. The date was provided by Jean Lebal, and any type of birth, baptism, or christening record have not yet been identified. 1823 BIRTH OF JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 Joseph Stockbridge Barron was born on Saturday, November 8, 1823, in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England. The date was provided by Jean Lebal, and any type of birth, baptism, or christening record have not yet been identified. 1839 BIRTH OF EDMUND WORLAND Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 Maria Fulston Worland gave birth out of wedlock to a son named Edmund Worland on Saturday, July 20, 1839, which is based on circumstantial evidence. Similar to the baptism record of Nottage Worland, the baptism record of Edmund Worland does not list a father, and lists Maria Worland as his mother. This would mean that when Joseph Stockbridge Barron married Maria Fulston Worland, she actually had two sons, possibly by two different fathers. There is a seeming discrepancy, as the younger Nottage was baptized on December 12, 1841, while the older Edmund was baptized on January 25, 1842, but both were baptized in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire, England. Neither Maria nor Edmund have yet been located on the 1841 census. There are a variety of possible explanations for this, including that she was sent away, that she was separated from her children, etc. Edmund does not appear on the 1851 census with the family of Joseph Stockbridge Barron, as he died two months earlier. 1841 CENSUS OF JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The England Census enumerated on Sunday, June 6, 1841, shows Joseph Stockbridge Barron living with his parents on the Green in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Joseph Barron, age 15, born in County Cambridgeshire." 1841 BIRTH OF NOTTAGE WORLAND Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 Maria Fulston Worland gave birth out of wedlock to a son named Nottage Worland on Thursday, October 28, 1841, in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire, England. The name of the father is unknown, but believed to be someone with the Nottage surname. As shown on the 1851 census below, Nottage Worland was the step son of Joseph Stockbridge Barron. Apparently, he was later recognized as his own son, and his name was changed from Nottage Worland to Joseph Worland Barron. 1843 MARRIAGE OF JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON AND MARIA FULSTON WORLAND Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 Joseph Stockbridge Barron and Maria Fulston Worland were married on Saturday, August 5, 1843, in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire, England. At the time of their marriage, Joseph was 19 years old, and Maria was 24 year old. The “England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Joseph Barron; Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1843; Registration district: Chesterton; Inferred County: Cambridgeshire; Volume Number: 14; Page Number: 43." The “England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Maria Worland; Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1843; Registration district: Chesterton; Inferred County: Cambridgeshire; Volume Number: 14; Page Number: 43." The “England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1940” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Joseph Barron; Gender: Male; Father's Name: Joseph Barron; Spouse's Name: Maria Worland; Spouse's Father's Name: Samuel Worland; Marriage Date: 5 Aug 1843; Marriage Place: Cottenham, Cambridgeshire, England." The following was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry webiste: "Registration District: Cambridge, Marriage solemnized at the parish church, parish district of Cottenham in the county of Cambridge, when married: August 5th, 1843. Name: Joseph Barron, Age: Minor, Condition: Bachelor, Rank or Profession: Blacksmith, Residence: Cottenham, Father's Name: Joseph Barron, Rank or Profession of Father: Blacksmith. Name: Maria Worland, Age: Full Age, Condition: Spinster, Rank or Profession: (blank), Residence: Cottenham, Father's Name: Samuel Worland, Rank or Profession of Father: Labourer, Married in the parish church by banns according to the rites and ceremonies of the church by me. This marriage was solemnized between us: Joseph Barron, Maria Worland [she signed with an X] in the presence of us, Hannah Worland, John Chapman. Adam Fitch, officiating minister." 1851 CENSUS OF THE JOSEPH BARRON FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The England Census enumerated on Sunday, March 30, 1851, shows the Joseph Stockbridge Barron family living at 50 Back Lane in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire, England. The record shows Maria’s son Nottage Worland, and he is listed as the step son of Joseph. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Joseph Barron, head of household, married, male, age 27, occupation is blacksmith, born in Melbourne, Cambridgeshire; Maria Barron, wife, married, female, age 32, born in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire; Anna Maria Barron, daughter, female, age 5, occupation: scholar, born in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire; Emma Barron, daughter, female, age 3, born in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire; Bertha Selina Barron, daughter, female, age 1, born in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire; Nottage Worland [this is the future Joseph Worland Barron], son in law [i.e. archaic term for step son], male, age 9, occupation is scholar, born in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire; Sarah Jane Dimbleby, visitor, married, female, age 25, occupation is bricklayers wife, born in Thorney, Cambridgeshire." 1855 CENSUS OF THE JOSEPH BARRON FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The New York State Census enumerated on Monday, June 4, 1855, shows the Joseph Stockbridge Barron family living in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Joseph Barron, age 31, male, born in England, married, 3 years in Lockport, occupation is mechanic, alien; Maria Barron, age 36, female, wife, born in England, married, 2 years in Lockport, alien, owner of land; Joseph Barron, age 13, male, child, born in England, 2 years in Lockport, alien; Emily Barron, age 7, female, child, born in England, 2 years in Lockport, alien; Bertha S. Barron, age 5, female, child, born in England, 2 years in Lockport, alien; Amelia Barron, age 3, female, child, born in England, 2 years in Lockport, alien." 1860 CENSUS OF THE JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The U.S. Census enumerated on Monday, July 30, 1860, shows the Joseph Stockbridge Barron family living in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Joseph S. Barron, age 35, male, occupation is musician, real estate valued at $1500, personal estate valued at $500, born in England; Maria Barron, age 40, female, born in England; Joseph W. Barron, age 18, male, occupation is laborer, born in England; Emma E. Barron, age 10, female, born in England, attended school; Bertha S. Barron, age 10, female, born in England, attended school; Amelia J. Barron, age 8, male, born in England, attended school." 1860 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT FROM JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The following newspaper advertisement appeared in the Lockport Daily Journal and Courier newspaper from Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, on Saturday Evening, October 20, 1860, on the first page: "Barron's Continental Brass and Reed Band, offers their services to those wishing to engage good music, for mass-meetings, torch-light processions, pole raising's, pic-nic's, etc. The Band consists of the following instruments, 2 Clarionetts, 2 French Horns, 2 Trambones, 2 Trumpets, 1 Basso-osfinato and 2 drums. For further information, apply to Mr. Joseph S. Barron at the Glass Factory, or at his residence near Mr. Francis Hitchins, opposite the Catholic Burial Ground. In connection with the above, will be found, Barron's Quadrille Band, Mr. Joseph S. Barron would wish to inform his friends and the public generally, that he never was so well prepared to furnish good music for the public balls, and private parties, as he is at this time. All applications must be made to Mr. Joseph S. Barron who will furnish from 2 to 10 musicians at one hours notice." 1865 CENSUS OF THE JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The New York State Census enumerated on Tuesday, June 13, 1865 shows the Joseph Stockbridge Barron family living in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Joseph S. Barron, age 41, male, born in England, married, farmer, naturalized owner of land; Maria Barron, age 46, female, wife, born in England, mother of four children, married; Joseph W. Barron, age 23, male, child, born in England, single, musician, now in army; Emma Barron, age 18, female, child, born in England, single; Bertha S. Barron, age 16, female, child, born in England, single; Mealia J. Barron, age 13, female, child, born in England, single; Clement H. Barron, age 26, male, brother, born in England, single, alien." 1866 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ON JOSEPH BARRON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The following appeared in the Lockport Daily Journal newspaper from Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, on Wednesday Evening, September 19, 1866. "Wedding Extraordinary - Last evening we were among the participators in a scene among the pleasantest in our remembrance. It was at the residence of Mr. J.S. Barron, and the occasion the marriage of his eldest daughter, Evelina E., to Mr. Henry J. Higgins, of Meadville, Pa. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather and the seas of mud the guests assembled and filled the house, most a joyous happy throng bent on fun. At eight o'clock the Philharmonics struck up Mendelssohn's splendid wedding march, which they played in good style and with happy effort for the bride and groom, accompanied by their attendants and preceded by the Rev. L.S. Stevens came into the parlor, and at the conclusion of the musical performance were joined in wedlock by the imposing form of the Episcopal church. The ceremony was admirably executed, the responses being clear and hearty. After the happy pair had received the congratulations of friends the band struck up a lively tune and there was a wedding party dance of two set; at the conclusion of which the bride and groom and intimate friends repaired to the refreshment room. At 10 o'clock the bridge bade home and friends good-bye, and with her husband started for a new and we trust happy home. The whole party being served with abundant and most excellent refreshments, Mr. Barron invited all to join in the mazy dance, which was done with a hearty good will. The Philharmonics' full orchestra rendered one delightful waltz which sent the dancers gaily whirling round the room and brought the flush to many a fair soft cheek. The tripped ‘the light fantastic toe’ until - until - we can't say what time; we tore ourselves away at two o'clock, and still the dance went on; and no wonder, with such music, and such generous hospitality they may have danced until daylight." 1870 CENSUS OF THE JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The U.S. Census enumerated on Friday, August 12, 1870, shows the Joseph Stockbridge Barron family living in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Joseph S. Barron, age 46, male, white, occupation is engine builder, real estate valued at $12,000, personal estate valued at $2,500, born in England, father foreign born, mother foreign born, male citizen; Maria Barron, age 52, female, white, occupation is keeping house, born in England, father foreign born, mother foreign born; Joseph W. Barron, age 27, male, white, occupation is farmer, born in England, father foreign born, mother foreign born, male citizen; Mary Barron, age 27, female, white, occupation is keeping house, born in New York; Ida Barron, age 1, female, white, born in New York, father foreign born; No Name, age 1 month, male, white, born in New York, father foreign born; Arthur Barron, age 10, male, white, occupation is at home, born in New York, father foreign born, mother of foreign born; Amelia Barron, age 19, female, white, no occupation, born in England, father foreign born, mother foreign born." 1871 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ON THE JOSEPH BARRON FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The following appeared in the Lockport Daily Journal newspaper from Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, on Thursday Evening, December 14, 1871. "The Grace Church Christmas Entertainments - It was just as we knew it would be. A dingy, unpleasant, repelling hall, was metamorphosed into a wilderness of beauty - a bewildering, bedizzening scene of pleasure. We refer of course to the opening night of the Grace Church Christmas festivities at Arcade Hall last evening. The dreary barn-like room, which some wag or other christened a public hall was all aglow with beauty and life. Under the magic touch of taste and skill the walls almost budded and blossomed with their decorative beauty, while the great waste of a room relieved here and there by tasteful booths seemed to have suddenly become out of all manner of patience with Its former stupid self, and to have for once delighted in pleasing the eye with its ever-changing novelties.” “Here for instance, in the center of the hall was the grand booth, loaded down with marvelous fancy articles, and gaily flaunting from every side, the brightest colors; while circling round were other booths, each displaying a wealth of wonders. Here to was the Post Office, where gilt-edged note paper raised the dickens with the susceptible; and the fish pond of happy memory, and the art gallery where, under the guise of high sounding and sentimental titles, the victim was "sold" 10 cents worth "in a Jiffy," but in so shrewd and ingenius a manner that his wrath, at first gently melted and finally rolled away in bursts of genuine laughter.” “And what shall we say of the refreshment tables? We give up so unfair a conundrum. There is nothing to be said. Those who sat down to them will not, we venture to predict, feel like over-talking for a twelve-month. That the tablet were elegant and inviting in appearance, was well demonstrated by the liberal patronage bestowed upon them. Nor have we yet enumerated one of the chief pleasures of the evening. We refer to the music furnished upon the occasion by Messrs. Joseph W. and Joseph S. Barron and Miss Bertha Barron. The selections were of the highest order and executed with a delicacy of taste and rare skill that elicited the warmest compliments. The music was a feature of the evening's entertainment most highly prized and appreciated.” “There were numberless other matters also connected with the festival, that we would like to mention had we space. We will therefore simply add the fact that in the strife for the doll, at ten cents a vote. Miss Minne Fletcher won the prize, having received 1,005 votes, and adding $149.20 to the treasury of the church. The result was of course a disappointment to others who are equal favorites with their friends, but at the risk of being considered a tritle rude we will console the unlucky with the excuse that the Irish soldier made who was always the last to come on parade and received a reprimand therefore. And "sure, says he" on somebody must be last." Over four hundred dollars was taken at the festival last night exclusive of the sale of tickets. A pleasant feature of the festival was the presentation of a foot rent to the popular Rector, Rev. Mr. Gilliatt. This evening at the same place occurs the Tableax and Pantomine exhibition. It is well gotten up and will be presented in a manner to please all. Those who do not go will regret it." 1875 CENSUS OF THE JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON FAMILY Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The New York State Census enumerated on Tuesday, June 15, 1875, shows the Joseph Stockbridge Barron family living in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "Joseph S.Barron, age 51, male, born in England, married, occupation is farm, naturalized; Maria F. Barron, age 56, female, wife, born in England, married; Edward Kingman, age 24, male, son in law, born in Niagara, married; Amelia Kingman, age 24, female, white, England, married; William Phillips, age 21, male, occupation is laborer laborer, born in England, single, occupation is farm laborer, alien; Arthur P. Barron, age 15, male adopted, born in Niagara, single." 1877 DEATH OF MARIA BARRON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 Maria Fulston Barron died at the age of 58, on August 29, 1877, in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA. Maria was buried on August 31, 1877, in the Glenwood Cemetery in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, in Section 18, Lot 26 N l/2. The details were provided by Jean Lebal. The following appeared in the Lockport Daily Journal newspaper from Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, on Thursday Evening, August 30, 1877: "Died. Barron. In this city, Aug. 29th, 1877, Mrs. Joseph S. Barron, age 58 years. Funeral services at the Baptist church tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 31st), at 3 o'clock P.M." The “U.S. Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current” is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Maria Barron, Birth Date: 7 Dec 1818, Death Date: 29 Aug 1877, Cemetery: Glenwood Cemetery, Burial or Cremation Place: Lockport, Niagara County, New York." 1877 MEMORIAL TO MARIA BARRON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The following memorial to Maria Barron appeared in the Lockport Daily Journal newspaper from Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, on Wednesday Evening, September 5, 1877, and was credited to Mrs. E.A Knowles. "Parting Words. Written for the Journal. To the mourning friends of the late Mrs. Joseph Barron, these lines are affectionately inscribed: “Another day I How long, oh Lord! how long Shall my worn spirit wait, ere its release? Thy cross weighs heavily upon Thy child! So heavily, that I to earth am crushed! Vet Thou heat said: they only wear the crown Who perfect shall become through suffering. In patience let me wait the welcome hour. When Thou wilt call me home to Thee!” “Oh! my beloved, farewell! you who have walked With mo the path of life so many years; Farewell! The time is near when I shall leave Your side; and, as the weary days Drag slowly by, how you will long To see my face again, and clasp my hand. I then shall be with Him ‘who leadeth me Through pastures green’ and where ‘still water’ sleep. ‘The Lord my shepherd is’ and he will take Within his arms his trembling child: And passing through the shadowy vale I shall not fear, for he hath said ‘His rod and staff’ will surely comfort me.” “My Children dear - my precious birds of song Farewell! Grieve not when I am gone; For rest is sweet, and for it I have longed And prayed, through weary days and nights. Ah! you have felt what agony I have suffered; And have sought to soothe my woe. My sweet Amelia! Through the day You lingered by my side; and strove With winning smiles to cheer my heart. And once, I dreamed you wore my mother dear; So, holding out my arms, I called for you To come and comfort me, your tired child! Then, softly, you drew near, and raised my head, And placed it gently on your loving breast.” “My patient Emma! Through the hours, The solemn hours of night, your gentle hand! Has clasped my own; your loving smile Has beamed on me; your soothing voice Has whispered in my ear, such words of peace! Ah! well I know that you have sacrificed Your health and strength - for you were never strong; But oh! the pitying Christ will not deny My child a blessing, for her care of me.” “My absent Bertha! how I long to hear The music of your ringing voice, once more! We shall not meet again on earth, my child! For, in your quiet nest at home, they say, A tiny birdling folds its little wings! Oh! I have prayed, if God, in love, so willed, My eyes might look upon your face, My arms might clasp your infant to my breast!” “I long to hear again at eventide Your voices joined in song: the melody Fills me with peace! Oh! how my spirit longs To break its earthly chains, and soar above Unto that land, where glad, triumphant songs Fill all the air with sweetest harmony! Sing on, my precious ones, when I am gone! If He permits, I oft may hover near; And you will feel my presence, in the hour, The sacred hour of night, When you shall kneel And ask for comfort from the Holy One!” “My son, kneel here, beside my bed, And let my trembling hand rest on your brow! For oh! I long to smooth the curling locks, And gently press a kiss thereon: I want to fancy you a child again, With tiny hands upraised, and lips that say ‘Our Father!’ Come; let us sing, my child, That wondrous hymn about the Holy Babe, Who, when the glorious morning star arose, Within a manger lay, at Bethlehem!” “My sister's child, come near, and take my hand! How lonely you will be, when I am gone, And mother far away, across the deep blue sea! Poor Willie! God will not forget How kindly you have come to me When wearied by the labors of the day: And, patiently throughout the night, Have watched beside my couch of pain! I hate been dreaming of the Long Ago, When, with your mother, in our childhood's home I played among the flowers, and sang The songs of ‘Merrie England’ o'er and o'er. Again, I saw her smile - the sweetest smile That ever dwelt on maiden's lips, And heard the music of her ringing laugh! The dream is past; I wake; and now, With silvery hairs upon her brow, she sits, In anxious fear, waiting for tidings o'er the sea. It God permits, I'll quickly go to her, When I at last and free, and breathe Such words of comfort in her ear; She will not mount as they who have no hope! God strengthen you, my child, to shun the snares So thickly strewn along the path of life; And give to you that pearl of greatest price: A heart made sweet and holy by His love!” “The hour is nigh! Hush! - did you hear That strain of heavenly music on the air? Farewell to earth, with all its care and pain! Farewell, my precious ones! I soon shall lie In rest so perfect, and so sweet, That all my sorrows I shall soon forget; And, lost in wonder, I shall gladly bless His holy name, with love, forevermore!" 1880 CENSUS OF JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The U.S. Census enumerated on Thursday, June 10, 1880, shows Joseph Stockbridge Barron living with his daughter in Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA. The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was obtained from the Ancestry website: "S. Ed Kingman, white, male, age 28, husband, married, occupatio is wool farmer, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in New York; Amelia Kingman, white, female, age 28, wife, married, occupation: keeping house, born in England, father born in England, mother born in England; G. Spencer Kingman, white, male, age 19, brother, single, occupation is working on farm, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in New York; E. Harry Kingman, white, male, age 4, son, born in New York, father born in New York, mother born in England; S. Ed Kingman, white, male, age 8 months, son, born in Colorado, father born in New York, mother born in England; S.J. Barron [initials reversed], white, male, 56, widow, wool grower, born in England, father born in England, mother born in England." 1884 NEWSPAPER SUMMONS OF JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The following appeared in the Lockport Daily Journal newspaper from Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, on Monday Evening, on March, 17, 1884. "Supreme Court - County of Niagara - Jeffery Barnett against Joseph S. Barron and Joseph W.Barron. To the above named defendants: You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint in this action, and to serve a copy of your answer on the plaintiff's attorney, within twenty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the complaint. Trial desired in the county of Niagara. Dated the 8th day of December, 1883. Frank J. Eighme, Plaintiff's Attorney. Office, 28 Hodge Opera House. P. O. Address, Lockport, N. Y. To Joseph S. Barron, defendant: The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication, pursuant to an order of Hon. A.K. Potter, county Judge of Niagara county, N. Y., dated the 31st day of January, 1884, and filed with the complaint in the office of the clerk of Niagara county, at Lockport, in said county. Frank J. Eighme, Plaintiff's Attorney. 28 Hodge Opera House, Lockport, N.Y." 1888 NEWSPAPER ARTICLES ON JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 This incident was published in numerous newspapers across the country. Some of the articles have errors, such as the first one below, which incorrectly list Joseph Stockbridge Barron as Henry J. Barron, and the listing of his age varies from 67 to 77. The following appeared in the Alexandria Gazette newspaper from Alexandria, District of Columbia, USA, on Thursday, May 10, 1888: “Fatal Result of a Quarrel. Denver, May 10. During a quarrel late last night between Henry Barron, age 77, and his son-in-law, J.S. Higgins, which originated over the ownership of a dog, Barron shot and instantly killed Higgins. Barron is in jail. He is from Lockport, N.Y." The following appeared in the Solid Muldoon Weekly newspaper from Ouray, Ouray County, Colorado, USA, on Friday, May 11, 1888: “ Barron Exonerated. Special dispatch to Muldoon. Denver, Colo., May 11. The coroner's jury, which held an inquest over the body of H.S. Higgins, who was killed by his father-in-law, J.S. Barron, night before last, returned a verdict exonerating Barron on the ground that the shooting was done in self-defense." The following appeared in the Silver Cliff Rustler newspaper from Silver Cliff, Custer County, Colorado, USA, on Thursday, May 17, 1888: “ Henry S. Higgins was shot dead by his father-in-law, Josph S. Barron, in Denver Wednesday night. A son-in-law of Higgins named Snellgrove had a dog which he desired in the house but which Higgins whipped until nearly dead then threw out doors. This commenced a wordy quarrel between the two men when finally Higgins grabbed a butcher knife and attempted to carve his son-in-law into mince-meat. Snellgrove and his wife screamed for help, awakening Barron, who had gone to bed and who speedily appeared on the scene with a seven-shooter. He took in the situation at a glance and at a distance of about eight feet sent a ball into the body of Higgins which caused the death in a few minutes." The following appeared in the Fairplay Flume newspaper from Fairplay, Park County, Colorado, USA, on Thursday, May 17, 1888: “ Henry S. Higgins was shot dead by his father-in-law, Josph S. Barron, in Denver Wednesday night. A son-in-law of Higgins named Snellgrove had a dog which he desired in the house but which Higgins whipped until nearly dead then threw out doors. This commenced a wordy quarrel between the two men when finally Higgins grabbed a butcher knife and attempted to carve his son-in-law into mince-meat. Snellgrove and his wife screamed for help, awakening Barron, who had gone to bed and who speedily appeared on the scene with a seven-shooter. He took in the situation at a glance and at a distance of about eight feet sent a ball into the body of Higgins which caused death in a few minutes." 1890 POSSIBLE MARRIAGE NEWSPAPER OF JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The following is a possible marriage record of Joseph Stockbridge Barron. All of the associated facts seem to match Joseph, including the name, the age, the birth location, the names of his parents, that it was his second marriage, and his occupation as a musician. This would mean that he left Colorado some time after the above incident, and went to Boston, and not back to Lockport. The "Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915" is a historical record collection from the Ancestry website, and contains the following indexed listing: "Name: Joseph S Barron; Age: 66; Birth Year: abt 1824; Birth Place: England; Marriage Date: 24 Apr 1890; Marriage Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Father: Joseph Barron; Mother: Sarah Barron; Spouse: Jennie L Bennett." The following information was transcribed from the actual document, which was a typewritten form with handwritten information, and obtained from the Ancestry website: "Marriages Registered in the City of Boston for the Year eighteen hundred and ninety. Number 1121; Date of Marriage: April 24, 1890; Name: Joseph S. Barron; Residence: Boston; Age: 66; Occupation: Musician; Born: England; Parents: Joseph Barron and Sara; Number of Marriage: 2nd; Name: Jennie S. Bennett; Residence: Boston; Age: 23; Occupation: Dressmaker; Born: Marlow, New Hampshire; Father: James Bennett and Sarah; Number of Marriage: 1st; Officiant: N. A. Apollonio, Esquire, Justice of the Peace." 1890 NEWSPAPER MENTION OF JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The following appeared in the Lockport Daily Journal newspaper from Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, on Saturday, July 18, 1890. It is a portion of a long article titled "Ye Lockport Singers - How It Was Done in the Olden Time.” "The family of Mr. Joseph Barron was undisputably gifted in music from the father down. Joseph Barron and his sons formed a band here for street and dance music that it will be hard to equal, and the hundreds that danced to his music and superior "calling off" can attest to the excellent quality of both. Miss Bertha Barron taught music most successfully here, and the groundwork she laid in the youth of some of our best musicians of the present day, formed a solid base of lasting material. She went from Lockport several times to perfect herself in her talent, and her last return to this city was made after a course with Mason in Philadelphia. She married and took up her residence in the latter city, where she has been a leader in all musical societies, prominent among which was the Arion Society." 1959 NEWSPAPER MENTION OF JOSEPH STOCKBRIDGE BARRON Researched by Timothy J. Barron, updated February 11, 2020 The following appeared in the Lockport Union Sun and Journal newspaper from Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, on Friday, July 17, 1959. It is a portion of lengthy article titled "Lockport Ever Loved Music.” "Joseph Barron of Lockport composed an anthem in honor of the Inauguration of President Lincoln. A very ambitious work for full orchestra, and full chorus with organ accompaniment, this was presented March 4, 1861 and received with great approbation. Finale: God grant us freedom on our soil, And equal rights for men to toil, God save Old Abe, long may he live, To God alone the glory give." The following appeared in the Lockport Union Sun and Journal newspaper from Lockport, Niagara County, New York, USA, on Wednesday, September 16, 1959. "Joseph S. Barron, a musician of considerable prominence in Lockport composed a National Inauguration Anthem which was sung at the inaugural ceremonies held in Arcade Hall, Lockport, on March 4, 1861 for Abraham Lincoln. In the Lockport Daily Journal and Courier of March 4, 1864 we find the following 'at this time 4 o'clock P.M. as the telegraphic wires vibrate with the music of President Lincoln's Inaugural Address the cannon in our village is putting the deep bass in beautiful style. The heart of the people is being cheered and strengthened by the firm tone of the cannon. Professor Barron's Grand Anthem this evening will close the Inaugural Ceremony in Lockport.'"
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