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     She was born on 5 March 1866 at Bromley Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.¹

     Bessie Airth was christened on 8 November 1705 at South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.¹

     She was born on 25 April 1851 at Renfrew County, Canada West, United Province of Canada, born in Bristol according to their marriage registration.^1,2,3 Isabella married Robert Barr on 6 May 1873 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 011127.^1,2,3,4
     Other information from their marriage registration and/or a news article about their wedding:

     She died on 24 June 1910 at Grafton Twp., Richland County, North Dakota, USA, at age 59.¹

Census Data

     Isabella Barr and Robert Barr appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota, enumerated 5 June 1900, enumerated as a blacksmith. Their children Guy, Nettie M, Lyal M., William T, Makay, Mary and Lawrence were listed as living with them.³
Isabell Barr and Robb Barr appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota, enumerated 5 May 1910, enumerated as a blacksmith with his own shop. Their children William and Laurney were listed as living with them. Robb and Isabell had been married for 37 years and 8 of their 9 children were still living.⁴
     Isabella Douglas and Robert Barr immigrated in 1888 to USA from Ontario, Canada.^3,5,4

     He was born on 8 June 1874 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 021932.^1,2,3,4,5 Gavin married Agness B. (?) between 1901 and 1903 at USA, married 7 years according to the 1910 census, and the 1930 census tells us he was 26 and she was 22 at the time they were married.^6,7

Census Data

     Guy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota in the household of his parents, Robert Barr and Isabella Barr, listed as a blacksmith.³ Gavin Barr appeared on the 1910 U.S. Federal Census of Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota, enumerated 6 May 1910, enumerated as a blacksmith with his own shop.⁷ He appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census of Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota, enumerated 8 April 1930, enumerated as a blacksmith with his own shop. His son, Robert A was an apprentice blacksmith.⁶
     He witnessed the immigration of Robert Barr and Isabella Douglas in 1888 at USA; from Ontario, Canada.^3,8,9

     She was born on 15 May 1877 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 026943.³ Alternatively, she was born on 15 May 1878 at Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.²

     She was born on 2 May 1879 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 028070.^1,2 Alternatively, she was born in May 1878 at Canada in the 1900 census.⁴

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     Nettie M appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota in the household of her parents, Robert Barr and Isabella Barr, listed as a dressmaker.⁴
     Nettie May Barr witnessed the immigration of Robert Barr and Isabella Douglas in 1888 at USA; from Ontario, Canada.^4,5,6

     She was born on 28 May 1881 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 029189.^2,1,3 Alternatively, she was born circa 1879 at Canada in the 1920 census.⁴ Margaret married Charles William Crawford before 1912.^5,4
     She died in 1968.²

Census Data

     Lyal M. appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota in the household of her parents, Robert Barr and Isabella Barr.³
Lyal M. Barr and Charles W. Crawford appeared on the 1920 U.S. Federal Census of Martin Twp., Walsh County, North Dakota, enumerated between 2 January 1920 and 3 January 1920, enumerated as a grain elevator agent. Their children Mary I., Lillian T. and Guy B. were listed as living with them. Her father, Robert Barr was included in the household.⁴
     Margaret Lila Barr witnessed the immigration of Robert Barr and Isabella Douglas in 1888 at USA; from Ontario, Canada.^3,4,6 Lila M. Crawford and Charles William Crawford immigrated in 1923 to Saskatchewan, Canada, from North Dakota, accompanied by Mary, Lillian and Guy.⁷
     Margaret Lila Crawford was referenced, but not by name, in the obituary of her husband Charles William Crawford who died 7 April 1953.⁷
     In the obituary of Isabel Kreps who died 4 January 1983, her parents, C. W. Crawford and Mrs. C. W. Crawford were listed or implied as predeceased.⁸ She of "Renview", Ontario was identified as Mary's mother in the death registration of Mary Isabel Kreps who died on 4 January 1983.⁹
     In the obituary of Nettie Mae Erickson who died 1 May 1997, her parents, Charles Crawford and Leila Crawford were listed or implied as predeceased.¹⁰

     He was born on 2 March 1883 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 030966.^1,2,3,4

Census Data

     William T appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota in the household of his parents, Robert Barr and Isabella Barr, listed as a barber.³

William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota in the household of his parents, Robb Barr and Isabell Barr, listed as a barber.⁴
     William Thomas Barr witnessed the immigration of Robert Barr and Isabella Douglas in 1888 at USA; from Ontario, Canada.^3,5,4

     He was born in April 1886 at Canada in the 1900 census.² Alternatively, he was born on 5 April 1885.¹
     He died in 1928 at International Falls, Koochiching County, Minnesota, USA.¹

Census Data

     Makay appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota in the household of his parents, Robert Barr and Isabella Barr.²
     MacKie Barr witnessed the immigration of Robert Barr and Isabella Douglas in 1888 at USA; from Ontario, Canada.^2,3,4

     She was born on 18 January 1887 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Birth Registration 030184.^2,3
     She died on 6 April 1967 at San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 80.¹      Mary Jackson Barr was buried at Green Hill Cemetery, San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California, USA.¹

Census Data

     Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota in the household of her parents, Robert Barr and Isabella Barr.³
     Mary Jackson Barr witnessed the immigration of Robert Barr and Isabella Douglas in 1888 at USA; from Ontario, Canada.^3,4,5

     He was born in May 1891 at North Dakota, USA.^2,3 Alternatively, he was born on 15 May 1892 at Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota, USA.¹

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     Lawrence appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota in the household of his parents, Robert Barr and Isabella Barr.²

Laurney appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota in the household of his parents, Robb Barr and Isabell Barr, listed as a bakery labourer.³

     She was born on 20 March 1860 at Lochwinnoch, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada.^1,2,3 Mary married James Airth Barr on 16 February 1880 at Renfrew, Horton Twp., Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada, according to Ontario Marriage Registration 009846.^1,3,2
     She died on 7 April 1950 at York, York, Nebraska, USA, at age 90.¹      Mary Ann Miller was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, York, York, Nebraska, USA.¹

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     Mary Ann Miller appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Lockridge Twp., York County, Nebraska, in the household of James Airth Barr.³

     Anna Airth was christened on 31 October 1695 at South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland.¹

     He was born on 11 May 1881.¹
     He died on 31 August 1882 at age 1.¹

     He was born on 10 October 1882 at York, York, Nebraska, USA.^1,2
     He died on 25 January 1954 at York, York, Nebraska, USA, at age 71.¹

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     James Ernest Barr appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Lockridge Twp., York County, Nebraska, in the household of James Airth Barr.²

     He was born on 25 October 1884 at York, York, Nebraska, USA.^1,2
     He died on 8 September 1968 at Howard County, Nebraska, USA, at age 83.¹

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     Manley Miller Barr appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Lockridge Twp., York County, Nebraska, in the household of James Airth Barr.²

     He was born on 16 September 1886 at Nebraska, USA.^1,2
     He died on 17 May 1978 at York, York, Nebraska, USA, at age 91.¹

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     Aubrey Aaron Barr appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Lockridge Twp., York County, Nebraska, in the household of James Airth Barr.²
     He was commonly known as Aaron A in the 1900 census.²

     He was born on 2 August 1888 at Nebraska, USA.^1,2
     He died on 21 September 1976 at Newport Beach, Orange County, California, USA, at age 88.¹

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     Robert Goldwin Barr appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Lockridge Twp., York County, Nebraska, in the household of James Airth Barr.²

     He was born on 29 July 1890 at Nebraska, USA.^1,2
     He died on 20 February 1967 at age 76.¹

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     Gavin Allan Barr appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Lockridge Twp., York County, Nebraska, in the household of James Airth Barr.²
     He was commonly known as Guy A in the 1900 census.²

     He was born on 1 August 1892 at Nebraska, USA.^1,2
     He died on 18 February 1982 at Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego County, California, USA, at age 89.¹

Census Data

     John Countermine Lindsay Barr appeared on the 1900 U.S. Federal Census of Lockridge Twp., York County, Nebraska, in the household of James Airth Barr.²
     His name was also recorded as John L.²