Homer G. Barber

Homer Griswold Barber (November 25, 1830 – March 10, 1909) was an American politician from Michigan.

Early life Homer G. Barber was born on November 25, 1830, in Benson, Vermont, to parents Edward Hinman Barber and Rebecca Barber. In 1839, Homer moved with his parents to Vermontville, Michigan. His parents were among the original colonists of Vermontville, and he grew up on their farm there.

Career Around 1849, Barber served as a clerk for the postmaster in Kalamazoo. A year after this, in 1850, Barber went to California for the gold rush. He sailed to California, going under Cape Horn on the route. Barber mined in California for two years before returning to Vermontville.

Personal life On March 23, 1853, Barber married Lucy Clarissa Dwight. Together, they had three children. Barber also adopted one daughter. Barber was widowed upon Lucy's death on May 1, 1893. On April 7, 1894, Barber remarried to Gertrude E. Wood. Barber was a Congregationalist, and was said to have a "liberal views on religion." Barber died on March 10, 1909. He was interred at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville on March 12.