Barrett
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August 1970 Reunion
Merle Barrett always had an annual reunion at Lower Cascades Park in Bloomington, Indiana as long as I can remember. We would gather around noon and share a meal including chicken, baked beans,…
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Barrett Girls – Summer 1929
In this old photo, the Barrett sisters are standing in front of the family Model A Ford. I believe, it is either a 1928 or a 1929 model. My mom, Marjorie, was the…
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Audio of Merle Henry Barrett
Sometime back in the 1970s Merle’s son, Arthur, recorded Merle playing the harmonica and a little conversation. In track three, he talks a little bit about really making the “french harp” really talk…
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Marjorie Pearl Barrett Sowders Birth
Individual Record Post Card found among Marjorie (Barrett) Sowders things. Front Birthday Greetings May this Birthday prove the Brightest of any you’ve spent, And bring you great measure Of joy and content. Back…
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Hazlett Barrett
Individual Record Morgan Barrett got into trouble and left Virginia. He killed a man. So he asked his 17 year old brother, Hazlett to run away with him. They left the state of…
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Byron Hazlett Barrett
Individual Record Byron was raised on a small farm near Harrodsburg. He began working in the quarries and lived at home. His father charged him room and board. In the winter, when the…
