Background
BARBER, Ohio C. was born on April 20, 1841 in Middlebury, O. Son of George Barber and Eliza Smith.
BARBER, Ohio C. was born on April 20, 1841 in Middlebury, O. Son of George Barber and Eliza Smith.
Akron, O., common schools, until 16 years of age, then began selling matches for his father (who was a match manufacturer), travelling in Ohio, Indiana (United States.), Michigan (United States), and Pennsylvania (United States.).
When he became of age, had entire management of the business. In 18S1 he arranged consolidation of a number of leading match manufacturers, and formed Diamond Match Company. Built up and developed Barberton, now a town of fully 8000 population.
Is interested in various large corporations.
President Diamond Match Company since 1881.
Spouse 1860, Laura L.,daughter of Daniel Brown of Akron, O. (ideceased), lineal descendant of Cotton Mather.