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James Barber was born on March 28th, 1828.1   James Barber's father was Robert McKee and his mother was Letitia\Lutitia McKee.  His paternal grandparents were David MCKEE and Ann Dunlap; his maternal grandfather was John * McKee and his maternal grandmother is Mary "Polly" Pattan. He had two brothers and three sisters, named John, William Watson, Mary Ann, Margaret Elizabeth and Sarah Amanda.  He was the second youngest of the six children. He had three half-brothers and four half-sisters, named Joseph Newton, Robert, William Patton, Letitia, Miriam, Jane and Nancy Melisse.  He died at the age of 75 on January 15th, 1904 in Edwardsville, IL.2 


James Barber's family with Helen Francis Ottwell

‌James Barber and Helen Francis were married in a religious ceremony on March 7th, 1848 in Madison County, IL.3 

1 (1) Jane McKee Kinder Family Bible - in possession of Carl Kinder (2) Contact Submitter for More Info., Date of Import: J
2 Contact Submitter for More Info., Date of Import: Jan 24, 2000.
3 (1) MCGS MARRIAGE RECORDS VOL. 1, #78-88 (2) Contact Submitter for More Info., Date of Import: Jan 24, 2000.


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