Barber, Herbert Lee
Herbert Lee Barber Soundex Code B616
Herbert Lee Barber, investments
Born: in Jackson, Michigan, on Saturday, May 20, 1865.
Son: of Levi W. Barber and Martha L. Barber, nee: Martha L. Naracon
Education: public schools and Olivet College,
Married: M. Elizabeth Barber, nee: M. Elizabeth Graham, of Oskaloosa, Iowa on Monday, August 26, 1901.
Children: Haskell Barber and Bernice Barber
Began teaching school in Michigan and Indiana, which continued until 1890.
Came to Chicago (1890) and engaged in publishing business, in which remained until 1904.
Publications include: various productions of the late Murat Halstead and others;
Engaged as a dealer in investment securities in 1905, under the firm name of H.L. Barber & Co.;
Also editor of Investing for Profit (newspaper).
Member:
Chicago Association of Commerce
Clubs:
Recreations:
his library and bowling
Office:
Residence: 1540 W. Lunt Avenue, Rogers Park, 1911.
Source: Book of Chicagoans, 1911, page 34.
