Wilford Lorenzo BARE

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• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Bellmont, Wabash Co.,Illinois
• Census: 1940, Living in Bellmont, Wabash Co., Illinois

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Wilford was an active member of Saints Peter and Luke Episcopal Church. At church, he was "a bearer" for over thirty years. He retired from his fulltime job as a barber in 1995 due to declining health. Wilford learned "building trades" skills from his father,Arthur. Wilford developed into a highly skilled builder. Among the buildings and projects he created, was his own home. He was employed as a barber. "Ted" enjoyed "the art of lively conversation" as he worked.

One of "Ted's" hobbies was the collection of the antique time pieces that filled his home. At the "top of the hour", chimes and a multitude of noises went off to mark the hour. Being a patient and detail oriented person, Wilford acquired clock making skills and patiently put them into practice in making and rebuilding clocks. Additionally, he is remembered for teaching clock making to male relatives. He lived on "Coon's Lake", enjoying the peace and the timely ringing of the bells, chimes, and the sounds of his beloved clocks.

Affectionately referred to as "Ted", he was known for his "speaking the truth in love". He was not afraid to express his beliefs, being honest and outspoken in communications. Wilford is remembered for being a man of speaking his mind. He was also a kind, friendly, and generous man.

He has three children.

Information posted on Find A Grave by: Karen Bare Denison

Wilford married Hazel Marie ? before 1940, and was divorced in Feb 1959. Hazel was born on 26 Oct 1920 in Illinois; died on 21 Aug 1978 in Zephyrhills, Pasco County, Florida; was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jerry Lee BARE was born on 20 Oct 1945 in Harvey, Cook Co., Illinois; died on 11 Dec 1993 in New Port Richey, Pasco Co., Florida; was buried in Serenity Gardens Memorial Park, Largo, Pinellas Co., Florida.
2. Sherry Sue BARE was born on 17 Feb 1950; died on 20 Feb 2010 in Largo, Pinellas County, Florida.

Wilford married Josephine CLARK [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Living with parents in Bellmont, Wabash Co., Illinois
• Census: 1910, Living with father in Bellmont, Wabash Co., Illinois
• Census: 1930, Living in Bellmont, Wabash Co., Illinois
• Occupation: 1930, Carpenter
• Census: 1940, Living in Bellmont, Wabash Co., Illinois

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Arthur Bare and Edna Josephine (Middleton) were married in the courthouse at Olney, Illinois, on Dec 29, 1915 and stayed married sixty two years until his (Arthur) death in 1977.
Arthur and Edna lived with Arthur's father(James Sanford Bare), until James died in 1922. Arthur then moved onto a one acre plot of land in Bellmont, Illinois where their nine children were born. Arthur and Edna lived in that location for until were in 1976, Arthur and Edna moved into the newly constructed building for Senior Citizens in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Arthur is remembered for having been a very fine carpenter was a hard working man who loved children. He loved the area he called home, Bellmont area.

Information posted on Find A Grave by Karen Bare Denison

Arthur married Edna Josephine MIDDLETON on 29 Dec 1915. Edna was born on 5 May 1899 in Noble, Richland Co., Illinois; died on 15 Dec 1981 in Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois; was buried in Highland Memorial, Mt. Carmel, Wabash Co., Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, Living with husband in Bellmont, Wabash Co., Illinois
• Census: 1940, Living with husband in Bellmont, Wabash Co., Illinois