Seek photos of Davidson & Ellen (Norton) Barr and information their ancestors/descendants. Newspaper Clipping, no name given, just 1907 noted. FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Davidson M. Barr celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage at their home three miles north of this village yesterday surrounded by their children, also many other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Barr participated in the amusements and gayety of the occasion with as much zest as the younger people, who were present. Mr. Barr was born in Stockbridge, Vt., March 13, 1835, and was the youngest of five children of sturdy Scotch ancestors; his parents were Joseph and Luna Bennett Barr and he is the last of the family. Mrs. Barr was born in Cavendish March 10, 1838 being one of seven children of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvanus Norton. At the age of 15 her parents moved to Weathersfield where they afterwards resided. Mrs. Barr has one brother living, Elbert P. Norton of Springfield. She is enjoying remarkably good health and does nearly the entire household work. Mr. and Mrs. Barr have resided in Chester over 30 years and have a host of warm friends. Five children were born to them Mrs. William Duncan of Southboro, Mass., Sidney L. Barr of Bridgewater, Mass., Mrs. F. L. Brown and Mrs. A. A. Pinney of Andover and Mrs. E.L. Lane of Burlington nearly all of whom were present on the anniversary day. They also have 12 grand-children and three great grandchildren, the four generations being all together. Mr. Barr's great grandfather fought in King George's army at Concord, Lexington and other places. Mr. Barr enjoys relating his life's experiences which are interesting. He says: "I make my boasts that I am well and hearty and never lost a meal of victuals in my life if I could get it. I am a farmer and enjoy doing my work. July 23, 1862, I enlisted in Co. H. 11th Vermont regiment and served in til the end of the war taking active part in all the battles the regiment was engaged in. June 23, 1864, I was taken prisoner in the Welden Railroad battle and for one year I suffered the tortures of Libby, Belle Isle and Andersonville. When I was captured my weight was 225 pounds and when discharged I was reduced to a little over 100 pounds and when discharged I was reduced to a little over 100 pounds and my clothes were so worn that they hardly covered my body and when I beheld myself in a looking glass I could not believe it was D. M. Barr. I was formerly a member of Post Sheridan at Weston and when they disbanded I joined Henry Post with which I hold my membership. I was commander of the Weston Post and I also held all the other important offices." __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/