Mr. John A Barry

Mr. John A Barry, assignee for the C. G. Fennell Co. of this place died at his home in Atlanta Monday. He left here two weeks ago in feeble health and grew steadily worse from ulcerated bowels until he died. He had been in Jackson for about five months and was known here as a splendid Christian man. His life was a blessing to mankind and in Jackson there is great regret over his death.

Concerning his death Tuesday’s Constitution speaks as follows:

John A Barry, one of the best known citizens of Atlanta, a resident for thirty years – died at his home, 113 Washington Street, shortly after 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon. As a business man and a consistent member of the Central Presbyterian church, John A Barry commanded the respect of who knew him and his long residence in the city had given him an extended acquaintanceship.

He began business in Atlanta with the firm of Moore & Marsh shortly after the war and soon became a partner in the firm, in which he remained for twenty years. He a few years ago withdrew form the firm and began a wholesale business under the name of Smith, Barry & Co. till health cause his retirement form active business soon after and up to the time of his death he failed to recover his strength and remained constantly in frail condition.

John A Barry was a veteran of the confederate army and a member of Atlanta camp, 159. He lost an eye in the service of the south after distinguishing himself for conspicuous bravery.

The deceased was a native of Georgia, born at Summerville, March 13, 1840. In 1870 he married to Mary Elizabeth Taylor, who with their children, Eugene T. Barry, of New York; John L. Barry, Robert M. and Andrew B. Barry survive him. He is also survived by his father Major Charles M. Barry, who is now ninety years of age and splendidly preserved in health. His only sister, Mrs. S. M. Whitney lives in Augusta, Ga.

The death of John A Barry comes as a sad announcement to the officers and members of the Central Presbyterian church with which he connected himself at the time of its organization. He was chosen to the office of deacon and shortly thereafter became an elder, in which position he remained for more than seventeen years.

Although his health was seriously impaired for sever al years, he was dangerously ill for only a few days prior to his death and hence the announcement that the end has come will be received with double regret because of its unexpectedness.

The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 5 o’clock in the Central Presbyterian church and will be conducted by the pastor, Rev. Theon Rice. The interment will take place at Oakland. The following deacons will act as pallbearers: F. W. Dole, R. M. Clayton, Howard Van Epps, L. L. Knight, E. D. Davis, F. E. Block, C. D. Montgomery, J. B. Campbell, T. M. Clarke, John J. Eagan.

(Jackson Argus – Butts County Week of June 8, 1900)

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RESOLUTION

At a meeting of The Young Men’s Prayer Association held at the Bank Hall Tuesday night June 12th, 1900, it was

RESOLVED 1 That in the death of John A. Barry at his home in the city of Atlanta June 11th , 1900, this association loses one of its most devout and useful members and the state one of her noblest Christian sons.

2. That the life of our brother here was an object lesson teaching the reality and the beauty of a life surrendered to our blessed Lord.

3. That we pledge our love and sympathy to his bereaved family in their sorrow.

(Jackson Argus – Butts County - Week of June 22, 1900)

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