She is an earnest member of the Presbyterian church and contributes liberally toward its support. Owing to impaired health Mr. Barnes retired from business in 1905 and thereafter enjoyed a period of well earned leisure. In 1917, at the close of the holiday season, he went to Daytona, Florida, hoping that the change of climate would prove beneficial, but the end was rapidly approaching, and on February 27, 1917, when seventy years of age, "God's finger touched him, and he slept." He found life well worth the living and possessed a frank, genial and optimistic nature that won him friends wherever he went. He was a keen analyst of men and conditions and was ever quick to recognize and appreciate true worth. His life was filled with unrecorded acts of kindness and his memory is revered by all who had the honor of his closer acquaintance. Following is an excerpt from a tribute paid to Mr. Barnes by Andrew G. Leonard in the Lexington Herald under date of March 3, 1917. "For twenty-five years William S. Barnes was a leader in everything that pertained to the development of the thoroughbred, an advocate of all reforms that were wise and tended to promote the interests of racing. He was firm in his convictions, yet easily influenced by those in whom he had confidence, and at all times tolerant of the opinions of others. No more striking figure has been seen on the turf during its history than William S. Barnes, superb in physique, commanding in appearance, and with that kindliness that bespeaks the sportsman and the gentleman. He was known to every admirer of the thoroughbred, from the owner of the most powerful stable to the humblest employe, and for each he had a gracious manner, a cheery word of greeting and a charm that made him beloved by all." OVERTON HOBERT SWANGO, M. D. The name of Dr. Overton Hobert Swango has long been one of prominence in medical circles of Jackson, and his success has resulted from thorough scientific training and concentrated effort. He was born October 29, 1872, in Wolfe county, Kentucky, and his parents were Samuel and Evelyn (Kash) Swango. He was reared on the home farm and received his early instruction in one of the country schools of his native county. He afterwards attended the Hazel Green Institute and in 1903 received a diploma from the Kentucky School of Medicine, now a part of the University of Louisville. He has followed his profession in Jackson for over twenty years, and during 1923 took a course in the New York Post-Graduate Medical School and College. He utilizes his knowledge to the best advantage in his efforts to restore health and has been accorded a large practice in recognition of his skill. Dr. Swango was married January 25, 1899, to Miss Dora Summers Crain, a daughter of William and Emily (Ingram) Crain and also a native of Wolfe county. Dr. and Mrs. Swango have become the parents of a daughter, Evelyn, who was born in Jackson, March 21, 1904. Prompted by the spirit of patriotism, Dr. Swango stepped forth for national service at the time of his country's need and on August 27, 1917, was commissioned a first lieutenant in the medical corps of the United States army. He was sent to Fort Riley, Kansas, and from there to Camp Funston, in the same state, afterward going to Camp Custer, Michigan. He was also stationed at Camp Beauregard in Louisiana and on December 6, 1918, was honorably discharged. He is connected with the Knights of Pythias and casts his ballot for the candidates of the democratic party. He is a member of the Breathitt County and Kentucky State Medical Societies and the American Medical Association. Dr. Swango is deeply interested in the scientific and humanitarian phases of his work, and his professional colleagues as well as the general public speak of him in terms of high regard, for his life has been upright and useful. JAMES MARSHALL COLLINS James Marshall Collins, of Maysville, has been actively engaged in law practice for nearly three decades and enjoys an enviable and well deserved reputation as one of the leading representatives of his profession in Mason county. He was born at Mill Creek, Mason county, Kentucky, on the 11th of May, 1867, his parents being John and Hannah (Glenn) Collins, both of whom were natives of County Galway, [Image for History of Kentucky ] LaNoy "Tex" Collins golffer4@mercury.net http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/3860/