Julius H. Barnes

Julius Howland Barnes (February 2, 1873 – April 17, 1959) was an American industrialist and government official who served as chairman and president of the United States Chamber of Commerce. He played a role in the United States Food Administration during World War I, heading its grain division. He owned Barnes-Duluth Shipbuilding Company in Duluth, Minnesota.

Early life Julius Howland Barnes was born on February 2, 1873, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Julia Matilda Hill and Lucien Jerome Barnes. In 1874, the family moved to Minnesota and later Washington, D.C.

Career Barnes began working as an office boy at Ward Ames, a grain brokerage firm in Duluth. He would later become a partner of the firm.

Personal life Barnes had at least two children, Robert L. and Gertrude.

Barnes died on April 17, 1959, aged 86, at a hotel in Duluth, Minnesota. He is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Legacy The Julius H. Barnes Points Trophy, a rowing award, bears his name.