from the book Pioneer Families of Orange county New York compiled by Martha and Bill Reamy page 3& 4 Patrick Barber settled in Montgomery c 1764. In his will dated 22 Sept 1791 he names his wife Jane. their children Margaret m John Davison, Francis, John, William, Joseph, Archable, d young, Jane, d young, Samuel , d young. Col Francis Barber d at Fishkill 7 Feb, 1783. His obituary; Killed in Camp on Jan 11 by a tree being felled, he was the son of Patrick Barber of Neelytown, Buried in Goodwill Cemetery. His children are mentioned in his father's will, but not names age 205 Town Records of Montgomery Officer for 1768 Major Colden, supervisor John Miller, clerk, Patrick Barber and James White Assessors. History of Orange County NY by W. Edgar Esq.page 254 Neelytown - this place was settled before 1741 by emigrants from Ireland some of the early settlers of their town were Patrick Barber page 271 The following is a list of names which appear on the town record, including Crawford, from 1768 to 1778. some of them were in the present town of Wallkill, which, till 172 was a part of Montgomery Patrick Barber. was listed page 302 Col Francis Barber Fishkill February 7, 1783 - It with pain and regret that we mention the death of Lieut., Col Barber, who was unfortunately killed at camp on the 11th of January. the circumstances which lead up to the unhappy catastrophe, we are told, as follows; Two soldiers were falling down, a tree; at the instant he came riding by it was falling, which he did not observe till they desired him to take care; but the surprise was so sudden and embarrassed his ideas so much, that he reined his horse to the unfortunate spot where the tree fell, which tore his body in a shocking manner, and put an immediate period to his existence. In Barber's Historical collections this is told under the head of Dutchess county as if it happened there; whereas it took place near Snake Hill in Orange, while the camp was there. He was led into the error by finding it in a paper of that county. Col. Frances Barber was one of the most elegant young men that wore the Continental uniform, and the son of old Patrick Barber of Neelytown. the whole county, from far and near attended his funeral -- especial from the town of New Windsor and Montgomery -- and deeply lamented the death of their friend and neighbor as well as of the gallant soldier. Hope this of some help Marian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Becky" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 4:43 PM Subject: Re: [NYORANGE] Patrick Barber > Hello, > I was wondering, if anyone had any information on a Patrick Barber? > > He was born about 1720 in County, Longford Ireland, and he died Sept. 28, > 1791 in Montgomery Town, Orange Co. NY. > > He was married to a Jane Fraser. > > They are both supposed to be buried in Goodwill Presbyterian Churchyard, > Montgomery, Orange Co. NY. > > I have info that states he was chosen Assessor for the Hanover Precinct > (later Montgomery, Orange Co. NY) on April 5, 1768. > > He came to NY in 1749 or 1750, and after a short stay he moved to > Princeton, NJ. > > I found him listed in the 1790 census for Montgomery, Orange Co. NY. > > Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. > > Thank you, > > Becky Carden > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message