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

  General notes:

Jeweler

  Events in his life were:

• Partnership: Sylvester Dresser, circa 1850, 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 census in 1850 in Southbridge MA. Listed as a clerk, living in the home of his future partner, Sylvester Dresser.

• He appeared on the census in 1870 in Southbridge MA. Listed as a jeweler and fancy goods merchant.

• He appeared on the census in 1880 in Southbridge MA. Listed as a retail jeweler.

• Example: Tradecard, circa 1880, in Private Collection.