Biographical Notes of Pine Grove, Schuylkill County, PA, 1916



Paul BARR Biography

Paul Barr, another son of John Barr, Sr., was a tanner by trade, having learned the trade with Jonathan Seidel, and went in the store business in the house where George Gensemer lives.

In 1842 he built the house where Theodore Barr now lives; he started the drug store and carried on the business till 1872 or till he died. He was postmaster for 24 years. Theodore took the business after his father's death.

Paul Barr had four sons and one daughter; two sons died young; Henry was married to Sallie Snyder and had three sons and one daughter. Theodore was married to Agnes Sutton, Rebecca was married to Rev. Smith.




Source: Biographical Notes, 1841-1916, of Pine Grove, Pa: J. W. Barr: Achenbach & Reber: 1916










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