Background
BARNES, Henry was born in 1842. 3rd son of Joseph Barnes, Aikton, Cumberland.
BARNES, Henry was born in 1842. 3rd son of Joseph Barnes, Aikton, Cumberland.
Studied at St. Bees School, Cumberland. Edinburgh University, graduating with lirst-class honours in 1864. Doctor of Medicine; Doctor of Laws.
Has practised as a physician in Carlisle since 1866. Is consulting physician to the Cumberland Infirmary, Cumberland and Westmorland Convalescent Institution, and Border Couuties Home for Incurables. Is Vice-President of the British Medical Association, and was President, 1896-1897.
Has been twice President of the Border Counties branch of the Association, and is Vice - President: of Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archaeological Association. Is Justice of the Peace for Carlisle and Cumberland, and Chairman of Cumberland Ward Justices. Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Club: Countv, Carlisle.
Walking, hill - climbing, travel.
Spouse 1873, Emily Mary,daughter of Thomas Barnes, Bolton, Lancs.