Morning journal and courier., 1890-10-06
AMOS F. BARNES.


Death of Mr.. Amos r. Barnes, an Old
and Time HOnored New Haven
Merchant-Sketch of His Career.
Another of New Ravens most promi-
nent and we'll known citizens has passed
into the hereafter. Mr.. Amos F. Barnes,
who died yesterday after an illness cover
ing several months, was one of the Oldest
and best known residents and merchants
of the city. The funeral services will oc-
cur at his late residence Wednesday after
noon, and will be conducted by the Rev.
DR.. Smyth of Center church. The follow
ing is short sketch of Mr.. Barnes career:
Amos Foot Barnes was born in Watertown,
Litchfield county, Conn, April l, 1918.
At the age of eleven, being DESTROYS of
securing better education than was af-
forded by the schools of his native town,
he availed himself of Hartford's education
al advantages. He commenced his studies
at the old stone school house, and for seven
successive winters he was constant in his
attendance.
The summer month of each year were
devoted to labor at home upon the farm of
his father, the late Captain Merritt Wood
ruff Barnes, who was throughout his life
an honored resident of Watertown. In
1886 he became DESTROYS of entering upon
a mercantile life, and accordingly applied
for and obtained situation as grocery
clerk in the grocery store of Harry Ives,
which was situated in Broadway, then one
of the principal business centers of the
city.
On May 6, 1871, he was married (by the
Rev. DIR. Leonard Bacon) to Miss Nancy
Richards Attwater of New Haven, and in
the following August entered into business
on his own account, at the present loca-
| ton of the firm, 293 and 1906 State street,
as a member of the firm of Finch &
Barnes, wholesale grocers.
By prompt and careful attention to the
l wants of their customers, the new firm
l soon established a successful business.
The firm dissolved partnership in 1866,
and Mr.. Barnes assumed sole charge, re-
tanning the old stand. He continued the
business under his own name until 1869,
when he associated with him his son,
| Thomas Attwater Barnes, the only survivor
! of seven children, the firm name becom-
| ing Amos F. Barnes & Son, which it still
l continues. The name has become famil-
l lar one to the business world of New
Haven and other cities, and where known
| is recognized as the representative of in
i tcSIAUy 6A0 P1oDAey'
Politics and political honors have had
little attraction for Mr.. Barnes, but never
theless he has always possessed firm con-
l victions as to his duties in this respect.
His public services have consisted of two
terms as councilman-in 1855-56-and of
six years. service, at two different times,
as member of the board Of education.
l When the bill establishing a national
banking system became law Mr.. Barnes
was one of five gentlemen who organized
the First National bank, in which he has
been director from the beginning. He
has also for many years been one of the
trustees of the Connecticut Savings bank.
Since his residence in this city Mr..
Barnes has been a constant attendant at
| CeAser church, and has at various terms
served the Ecclesiastical society of that
church in positions Of honor and trust.
Mr.. Barness sister died in Syracuse, N.
Y, on Saturday. She was the wife Of
William D. Badger of that city, and very
estimable lady. Her age was seventy. Mr..
Barness age was seventy-two.