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will doubtless be satisfactory to the reader, it was 

 deemed best to place them in the list. 



Nathaniel Barney. 



This distinguished philanthropist and merchant, 

 whose death occurred in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Sept. 

 2, 1869, was born at Nantucket, Dec. 31, 1792. With 

 the exception of two or three years in the schools at 

 New Bedford, his education was acquired here. He 

 was early identified with the antislavery move- 

 ment, and was known throughout the country as a 

 strong and uncompromising enemy to the system of 

 human bondage. In his religious views Mr. Barney 

 was a Friend, and he carried out the doctrines and 

 precepts of that body of Christians in all his acts. 

 There are many people, living in his native town, who 

 have good reason to bless the name of Nathaniel 

 Barney. 



Mr. Barney was for many years connected with the 

 late William Hadwen in the business of importing oil, 

 but more especially in its manufacture. The firm 

 of Hadwen & Barney was organized in the year 1829, 

 and in 1855 Alanson Swain and Joseph S. Barney — 

 son-in-law and son respectively of Nathaniel Barney — 

 became members of the firm. The firm is still in 

 existence, although it ceased active business the first 

 year of the war. Three of the members of the firm 

 have passed away, leaving only the junior member. 

 The firm were the largest manufacturers of oil and 

 candles upon the island, and were as well known in 

 Europe as in this country. 



