Obit: Barber, Augusta (1868 - 1916)

Contact: Ann Stevens
Email: ann@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Barber, Nelson, Colman

----Source: Neillsville Times (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/4/1916

Barber, Augusta (13 DEC 1868 – 30 APR 1916)

Mrs. C.E. Barber was born in Sweden on Dec. 13, 1868, her maiden name being Augusta Nelson. She came to this country when she was 18 years of age and was united in marriage to C.E. Barber on Oct. 3, 1886. She died Sunday morning at her home on 5th Street after a long illness. Deceased was a woman of many splendid qualities, was a kind mother and wife and during her residence here made many true friends who were won by her evident strength of character. She is survived by her husband and four children: Segrid, Ethel, Edward and Bernice. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the house, Rev. Colman officiating, and interment was made in the Neillsville Cemetery.