George N. Barnes    

GEORGE N. BARNES, proprietor of lounge factory, Corry, was born in Buffalo, N.Y., August 2, 1841, and is a son of Joshua and Susan (Null) Barnes, both natives of New Jersey, and of English extraction. He was educated at the common and central schools, and for some time assisted his father in the butchering business. He came to Corry in March, 1864, and carried on a grocery business for about ten years. He then engaged in the oil industry for two years, when he sold out to the Standard Oil Company, for whom he acted as traveling agent for six years. In May, 1883, he established his present business. His factory has a capacity for turning out 200 lounges per week, and employs twenty-five hands. Corry being central, Mr. Barnes is enabled to ship to all points, and sells only to dealers. Our subject was married in June, 1864, to Delia Bristol, born in Sand Lake, N.Y., April 1, 1844. To this union have been born two children— Emma D. and Alice. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes are members of the Baptist Church.

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