Background
Barnes, Thomas Robert was born on March 21, 1862 in Salem, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert Amos and Avarilla Ann (Gilbert) Barnes.
Barnes, Thomas Robert was born on March 21, 1862 in Salem, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert Amos and Avarilla Ann (Gilbert) Barnes.
Educated country schools.
Barnes (Mistress James C. Gorman). Began as grocery clerk, 1879. Bill clerk Adams Express Company, 1883-1887.
Secretary Humphreyes Manufacturing Company, 1889-1895. Organizer, 1887, and president Barnes Manufacturing Company, Mansfield, until retired. Vice president Citizens Savings & Loan Company.
Member of the board of directors various companies.
Member City Council, Mansfield. 2 terms: president Mansfield Conservancy District Delaware to Republican National Convention, 1932.
Married Lida Rebecca Scott, September 30, 1885.