Carmel Britten Barry

Settler of township lots: Lot 20, Conc. 6, Stanhope

Location: Map point is the approximate location within this 97 acre lot at the north end of McPhail Road

Land acquisition: 1916 from Daniel Henry McPhail. Ontario Land Parcel Register - Stanhope (Image 20).

Dates of residency: 

  • 1901 Census of Canada, Guilford: Son
  • 1919 Birth of Daughter Della Marie Barry (1919–2005) McLean, Illinois, USA
  • 1944 Death: Miners Bay; auto accident

Interesting facts: 

Cause of death: Automobile accident, fracture at base of skull. "Fresh snow, brakes didn't hold, car went over a bridge which was situated on a curve on Highway #35" Source: Ontario Death Registrations, Reg# 69468-44.

First landowner: 1883 Henry Ferrier

Succeeding landowner: 1918 George Herbert Clark

Link to Settlers of Algonquin Highlands family tree

  • Carmel Britten Barry, b. 1 Feb 1892, Ontario, d. 30 Nov 1944, Miners Bay, (Age 52 years). COD: Auto accident. Buried: Maple Lake Cemetery
    Parents:
    • George Bailey Barry, b. 30 Mar 1857, Dunnville, d. 01 Jul 1926, Dysart, (Age 69 years)
    • Mary Jane Sawyer, b. 01 Sep 1862, Ontario,  d. Dec 1924, Ontario, (Age 62 years)
  • Charlotte Jane (Lottie) Vanclief, b. 25 Nov 1895, Baysville d. 1992, Buried: Baysville

Photo description & Source: Carmel Barry. Stanhope Museum Collection 015.01.25. Owner/Source Stanhope Museum

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