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Joseph Barton
6 Oct 1856 – 30 Sep 1930
| Birth | 6 Oct 1856 |
| Death | 30 Sep 1930 |
| Cemetery | Weimar Masonic Cemetery Weimar , Colorado County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Atti on 24 Nov 2019 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66350193 |
Bio
Joseph Barton son of Joseph and Anna (Jankova) Barton.Joseph Barton married Veronica Sugarek on October 12,1877. _____________________ Weimar Citizen Passes Into the Great Beyond Mr.Joseph Barton,one of Weimar's oldest and best citizens died at the family residence in this city Tuesday morning of last week,following a long illness.The remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30,the funeral being largely attended.Rev.Paul Piepenbrok,local Lutheran minister,officiated in a touching burial service.The S.P.J.S.T. Lodge also participated in the burial service.Many beautiful floral offerings were placed on the grave. Josef Barton was born Oct. 6,1856,in Hotzlaviza,Czecho-Slovakia,was baptized and confirmed in the Evang. Lutheran faith,and came to America in 1874.He lived a few years at Fayetteville,then settled in Weimar,where he resided for the past thirty-one years.On Oct. 12,1876, he was united in marriage to Miss Verna Sugarek.To this union six children were born,one dying in infancy.By trade Mr.Barton was farmer and businessman.He died of heart failure at the age of 73 years,11 months and 17 days. Surviving him are his wife,Mrs.Verna Barton,and the following children:Louis Barton,Ed Barton,Mrs.Alwina Krizak,Felix Barton and Mrs.Julia Brunkenhoefer;one brother,Mr.Frank Barton of Penelope,Texas;33 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Mr.Barton was a quiet,peaceable,law-abiding,good citizen.He lived peaceably among neighbors and his friends,and by them was held in the highest esteem.He was a devoted husband and father,one who loved to help and encourage his fellowman,and wherever he went he always had a kindly word for everyone with whom he came in contact.His death is deeply and sincerely regretted by all. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones. Weimar Mercury,October 3,1930
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- Louis Joe Barton 1878–1935
- Edward "Ed" Barton 1881–1965
- Alvina Clara Barton Krizak 1884–1963
- Felix L. Barton 1886–1943
- Barbara Barton Brunkenhoefer 1889–1967
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