Clark, Robert Carlton, Ph.D. "History of the Willamette Valley Oregon."  Vol. 2.
Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1927. p. 98.
 
GEORGE I. BARR

     One of the most popular and highly esteemed citizens of Silverton, Marion
county, is George I. Barr, who is now serving his second term as mayor of the
city, in which position he has rendered splendid service to the community. He
was born in Michigan, in 1872, and is a son of I. C. and Charlotte (Fusee) Barr,
the latter now living in Wisconsin. The father, who died in 1893, was a
blacksmith by trade, and in 1881 took his family to Wisconsin, where he followed
that business to the time of his death, which occurred there. To him and his
wife were born four children, namely : Anthony, who lives in Wisconsin; George
I., of this sketch; William Eldry, who lives in Montana; and Mrs. Jessie
McCarty, who lives in Wisconsin.
     George I. Barr secured a good education in the public schools of Wisconsin
and then learned the blacksmith trade under his father, as did his brothers.
When twenty-four years of age he went into that business on his own account,
being so engaged there until 1903, when he came to Oregon, locating at Lacombe,
where he remained until 1907, when he came to Silverton. During the twenty years
that he has lived here he has conducted a well-equipped blacksmith shop and has
commanded a large patronage, the high quality of his work being his best
advertisement, for he is regarded as an expert in his line. In 1923 Mr. Barr
established a farm implement business, for which purpose he erected a
substantial building, fifty-two by sixty feet, and carries a large stock of
International Harvester Company machinery and implements, in the handling of
which he has built up a profitable business.
     In 1900 in Wisconsin, Mr. Barr was united in marriage to Miss Minnie
Hannah, a daughter of C. J. and Mary Hannah, the former now deceased, while the
mother still lives in Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Barr have six children, namely :
Robert, who is twenty-three years of age; Evelyn, aged thirteen; Sylvia, aged
twelve years ; and three who died in infancy. Mr. Barr has shown a commendable
interest in the affairs of his city and served twelve years as a member of the
city council. His splendid service in that capacity received distinctive
recognition in his subsequent election to the office of mayor, to which he was
reelected for a second term. He is a Mason, and has passed through the chairs of
his lodge. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and to the Chamber of
Commerce. Mr. Barr is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Royal
Neighbors. Mr. Barr possesses a strong personality, is candid and
straightforward in all of his relations and is recognized as one of Silverton's
most substantial and influential citizens.

     
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