Barton, Lucia A.

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Birth

Lucia A. Barton was born in 1861 in Schoharie, the daughter of Perry and Julia Barton. Her siblings were:

  • Darius Barton
  • Theodore Barton
  • Alvah Barton
  • Avery Barton
  • Charles Barton
  • Mrs. Earl Saddlemire
  • Mrs. George Wilbur

Occupation

She was a member of the Methodist church of Schoharie, attending the Community church during her residence here, also being a member of the local branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Barton, born in the town of Schoharie and resided on Barton Hill until about twelve years ago when she moved to the village of Schoharie. Mrs. Barton made friends easily and won the regard of those with whom she came in contact.

Marriage & Children

Lucia Barton married William H. Barton, a son of William H. and Eveline Barton. Their children were:

  • William Barton
  • Laura Barton
  • stepdaughter: Mrs. E. W. Armstrong - Elizabeth Barton, who married Erskine Wolford Armstrong (9/16/1858 - 1939), the son Charles Armstrong

Grandchildren:

  • Mrs. Earl Williamson
  • Barton Armstrong
  • Leland Armstrong.

Death

Mrs. Lucia A. Barton, widow of the late William H. Barton, passed away at the Albany City hospital Friday morning, Jan. 8 (1937).

Obituary

Lucia A. Barton Obituary - Altamont Enterprise - January 15, 1937

Mrs. Lucia A. Barton

Mrs. Lucia A. Barton, widow of the late William H. Barton, passed away at the Albany City hospital Friday morning, Jan. 8 (1937). Mrs. Barton had reached the advanced age of 76 years and had been ill for about three weeks.

She was a member of the Methodist church of Schoharie, attending the Community church during her residence here, also being a member of the local branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Barton, born in the town of Schoharie and resided on Barton Hill until about twelve years ago when she moved to the village of Schoharie. Mrs. Barton made friends easily and won the regard of those with whom she came in contact. Her funeral was held at her home, 132 Grand street, Schoharie, Sunday, Jan. 10. The many beautiful floral pieces that surrounded her as well as the large number of friends who came to pay the last sad respects showed how dearly she was loved. Surviving are a son and daughter, William and Laura Barton; a stepdaughter. Mrs. E. W. Armstrong; two sisters, Mrs. Earl Saddlemire and Mrs. George Wilbur; also three grandchildren, Mrs. Earl Williamson and Barton and Leland Armstrong.

Altamont Enterprise - January 15, 1937

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