James BARR
SAR Patriot #:
P-109552
The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
State of Service: NC
Qualifying Service: Major / Patriotic Service
DAR #: A006615
Birth: 1746 / Bladen / NC
Death: 22 May 1788 / Rowan / NC
Qualifying Service Description:
- Major under Colonel Francis Locke in the Rowan County NC militia
- Provided supplies for the Patriot cause
- Mecklenburg County Militia
Additional References:
- North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782, FamilySearch.org, Entry for James Barr, 17 Oct 1780 and 05 Jan 1782.
- DAR Cites: Clark, State Rec of NC, Vol 24, pg 292
Spouse: Elizabeth McCorkle
Children: Hannah; William;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
| Date Approved | Society | ACN | SAR Member Info | Lineage via Child | View Application Detail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-03-15 | TX | 215073 | Joe Ray Gorham (137412) | Alexander | ||
| 2024-07-19 | TN | 112416 | Don Dewayne Sadler (230507) | Hannah |
Location:
Mill Bridge / Rowan / NC / USA
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Comments:
- Patriot contemporary stone, upright, damage, partially illegible
- Image 1, provided with permission from Catherine Bolls Carter, Find-A-Grave contributor # 46638165
- Image 2 taken and provided with permission from compatriot Gerald Adams (SC) member 195444
Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:
The cemetery driveway divides the cemetery into two large sections. Proceed to the northern most point along the driveway. From here proceed to the northwestern corner of the cemetery. The stone for James Barr is very near the northern perimeter wall, about 25 feet from the northwest corner. It is a small stone with a visible cracks and chips along the front edges of the stone
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