from "Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois" Edited by John S. Wilcox, 1904.
Barrere, Granville, was born in Highland County, Ohio. After attending
the common schools, he acquired a higher education at Augusta,
Kentucky, and Marietta, Ohio. He was admitted to the bar in his native
state, but began the practice of law in Fulton County, IL, in 1856. In
1872 he received the Republican nomination for Congress and was
elected, representing his district from 1873 to 1875, at conclusion of
this term retiring to private life. Died at Canton, IL, Jan. 13, 1889.
Donated by Kim Torp
