James Barry is a native of Morgan county, 0., and was born in 1834; he is a son of Wilson and Rosanna Barry, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Vermont; he was brought to this county at the age of nine years; Feb. 1, 1855, he married Eleanor E. Kurfman, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1838. Everything was in its native wildness when Mr. B. came to this county, and as his father soon died, he began life for himself at an early age, working for $13 a month; he had many obstacles to overcome, but his enterprising, persevering disposition overcame all of them. He prospered for a time here and removed to Rockport, with the intention of going to Missouri the following spring, but the out­break of the war prevented him. He bought land again in this county, met with disasters, but has again established himself now owning 190 acres of land. Mr. B. is a member of the U. Baptist Church. P. 0., Chambersburg.

History of Pike County Chapman & Co. 1880 (People/ Towns / Religion/ )