Charles Leo Barry
Charles Leo Barry Birth: Mar. 30, 1878 Indianapolis Marion County Indiana Death: Dec. 17, 1951
Indianapolis Marion County Indiana Burial: Calvary Cemetery Indianapolis Marion County Indiana was
the son of Maurice Joseph "Morris" Barry and Emma Frances Holmes
Charles L Barry - An Indianapolis Attorney noted for his grasp of real prpoperty and probate law,
the late Charles L Barry was also an earnest worker on behalf of his chirch, and was created a
Kinght of St. Grepory the Great by Pope Pius XII. He was also a leader in the political and
organizational life of his region.
A native of Indianapolis, Mr. arry was born on March 30, 1878, son of Maurice Joseph and
Emma Frances (HOlmes) Barry.
In his early years he attedned grade and parochial schools in Indianapolis and graduated from
Shortridge High School in 1897.
He went on to advanced studies at Indiana Law School, where he graduated and received the
degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1902. Admitted to the bar of his state, he began practice in
Indianapollis and became renowned as an authority on laws governing real estate propert and on
probate law.
Mr. Barry was a member of the American Law-Institute, the American Bar Associaiton, the Indiana
State Bar Associaiton and the Indianapolis Bar Association. He held the honorary degree of Doctor
of Jurisprudence.
Mr. Barry was a Democrat and for some years was active in the council of his parth. He served
at one time as secretary of the Marion County Democratic Committee. From 1918 to 1926 he
served as a member of the Indianapolis Board of Schoo Commissioners, acted as president of his
body for one term. For some years he served as deputy prosecutor of Marion County.
A communicant of St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Mr. Barry was one of his religion's
outstanding figures as a worker in the cause of his faith. At the time of his death, and fore
many years preceding, he was president of the Catholic Charities Bureau. IN 1945 he was one
of four Indianapolis lay members of the Catholic Church named to the rank of Knight of St.
Gregory the Great, a unique honor conferred by the pope. Since 1899 Mr. Barry had been
a member of the Knights of Columbus. He had been no less prominent in interfaith activitites
than in the work of his own church. He had served as president of the Indianapolis ROund Table
of Jews and Christains, and as president of the Interfailth Committee of the Indianapolis Federation
of Churches. He was a member of the Indianapolis Interracial Committee.
Among Mr. Barry's buisiness responisbiilities he was president of the Celtic Saving and Loan
Associaion and also served as its legal counsel. He was a member of the Board of College
Presideints; and he had held office in the Sons of the American Revolution, being president of
it Indiana Society for several terms. He was a member of the Indianapolis Literart Society and the
Columbia Club.
Mr. Barry had had military experience as captain of Company H of the Indiana National Guard.
On November 25, 1908, in Indianapolis, Charles L. Barry married Anna O'Neill, daughter of John and
Mary (Murphy) O'Neill.
Services Conducted For East Shore resident
Furneral services for Charles L Barry of Indianapolis and the well
known summer resident of Lake Maxinkuckee were conducted last Friday
at Indianapolis.
Mr. Barry was 73, passed away December 17th at St. Vincent's hospital
following an illness of three months.
President of the Celtic Federal Savungs and Loan Association, Mr. Barry
had practiced law since 1902.
He was active in state and county democratic party organization affairs,
and was a former president of the Indianapolis literary Society, the Columbia
Club, the Knights of Columbus and a former president of the Sons of
American Revolution.
Well known here, where he was a summer resident for 25 years, he was a member
of the Lake Maxinkuckee Association as well as the East Shore Lane Association.
Survivors are the widow Mrs. Anna M. BArry; three sons: Charles Jr., Indianapolis;
Robert M., Ft. Worth, Tex, abd Louis H. Barry, Miami, Fla. two daughter: Miss
Lucille and Miss Helen Barry both of Indianapolis; two brothers: Dr. M. Joseph
BArry and Oscar F. Barry and a sister, Mrs. Helen B. Houghtalen.
His youngest sone Victor Barry, was killed in Germany Dec. 13, 1944 - Jan 2, 1952
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Charles L Barry, 73, Indianapolis attorney and recipient of high honor from Pope Oius XII, died
yesterday at St. Vincent's Hospital after three months' illness
His home was at 3302 Washington Blvd...
Services will be held at 9:30 am.m. Friday in the Blackwell North Meridan Street Funeral Home and
at 10 a.m. in St. Joan Arch Church. Burial will be in Clavary Cemetery.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Amma M. Barry; three sons Charles Bary Jr., Robert M. Barry Ft. Worth,
Tex, and Louis H. Barry, Miami, Fla.; two daughters the Misses Lucille and Hellen Barry; two brothers
Dr. M. Joseph Barry and Oscar E. Barry; and a sister Mrs. Helen B. Houghtalen.
The youngest son was killed in military service in Germany Deccember 13, 1944.
Mr. Barry's death occurred on December 17, 1951. He leaves an exemplary record of professional
service, combined with a genuine concern for the promotion of religious faith and fellowship.
Such contributions will continue to benefit his fellow citizens well beyond the confines of his own
lifetime. - - Indiana: From Frontier to Industrial Commonwealth, V 4, p 484 pbl 1954 by
Lewis Historical Publishing Co, Inc. New York
married 25 Nov 1908 Marion county Indiana Anna Margaret Barry Birth 31 Oct 1880 Indianapolis, Marion
County, Indiana Death 10 May 1969 Seattle, King County, Washington, Burial Calvary Cemetery
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, daughter of John O'Neal and Mary Murphy
Obituary
Mrs. Anna M. Barry, 82, years old, a former Indianapolis resident and church leader,
died yesterday in he Seattle (Wash.) Home>
The widow of Indianapolis Attorney Charles L. Barry, she was born therr and moved to
Seattle in 1960.
The husband died in 1951.
She was the first president of the Indianapolis Roan Catholic archdiocesan unit of the
National Council of Catholic Women. Mrs. Barry was named to the post by the late Joseph
Cardinal Ritter, then archbishop of Indianapolis.
Later Mrs Barry was instrumental in the establishment of the Newman Club at Butler
University, and was a charter member of the club's mothers organization and of the the
Gold Star mothers.
FUneral services will be held at p:30 a.m. Tuesday in Feeney-Kirby Mortuary and at 10 a.m.
in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Cemetery.
Survivors Include three sons Charles L Barry Jr. of Indianapolis, Robert M. Barry of Seattle
and Louis J. Barry of Miami, Fla. and two daughters, Miss A. Lucille Barry with the National
Red Cross at Tacoma, Wash. and Mrs. Robert J. Jezik of Orange, Calif.
Mrs. Anna Barry, Former Lake Resident Dies
Mrs. Anna M. Barry, 82, a former Indianapolis and Culver Lake resident, died
Saturday in her Seattle (Wash.) home.
The widow of Indianapolis Attorney Charles L. Barry, she was born in
Indianapolis and moved to Seattle in 1960.
Her husband died in 1951.
The Charles Barry family was one of the first families to buy property on
the East Shore Lane and they occupied this cottage until 1960.
Survivors include three sons, Charles L. Barry Jr. of IIndianapolis, Robert
M. Barry of Seattle and Louis J. Barry of Miami, Fla., and two daughters,
Miss A. Lucille Barry, with National Red Cross at Tacoma, Wash., and
Mrs. Robert J. Jezik o. Orange, Calif
They were parents of the following children:
1 Charles L Barry Jr. 29 Dec 1913 Indiana DEATH 5 Feb 1973 ndianapolis, Marion
County, Indiana, USA BURIAL Calvary Cemetery Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana He
married Elizabeth 'Elvie' Staughtenberger and they are parents of two children
i Lynda Anne Barry
ii Charles L. Barry 3rd
2 Robert Maurice Barry Birth: 23 Oct 1911 - Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana Death: 15
Feb 1997 Seattle, King County, Washington Cemetery: Sunset Hills Memorial Park
Bellevue, King County, Washington married January 1912 Eva Virginia Speaker Birth
20 May 1914 Montpelier, Williams County, Ohio Death 20 May 1914 Death Seattle, King
County, Washington Cemetery: Sunset Hills Memorial Park Bellevue, King County,
Washington Their hildren are:
i David Robert Barry
ii Victor J. Barry
3 Louis John Barry Birth: Jul. 3, 1914 Indianapolis Marion County Indiana, Death: Sep.
30, 1984 Florida Burial: Calvary Cemetery Indianapolis Marion County Indiana who never
married,
4. Anna Margaret Loucille Barry born October 17, 1916 DEATH 11 Mar 1995
Florida BURIAL Calvary Cemetery Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana; never married and
had no issue. She worked for the Red Cross for her entire life. |
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5 Helen Esther Virginia Steven Barry born March 19 23 Death 19 Sept 1976 El Modena
community of Orange City, Orange County, California BURIAL Calvary Cemetery Indianapolis,
Marion County, Indiana married 6 Jun 1953 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Indianapolis.
Robert James 'Zeke' Jezik born in 1929 the son of John Joseph Jezik and Frances Lucy
Briquleur - marriage ended in divorce ;
Helen had spinal meningitis as a child and suffered from life long pain as a result A
little book, titled "Helen's Heart" is slated to be published in 2010 that explores the
links between BWS (Battered Woman Syndrome) and female suicides, and the many female
ho micides that are wrongly classified as suicides; and examines how BWS itself explains
Helen' unusual and sometimes bizarre behavior during the last few years of her life. The
book will be available through Amazon. com and at Barnes n' Noble book sellers.
They had 4 children of which are:
6. Victor Jerome 'Jay' Barry born Feb 7, 1925. While serving in the European
campaighn with the 104th Infamt during World War II, he was killed in Dermany
on December 13, 1944 at or near Merken in the battle to the Roer River. Never
married
Victor Barry Killed in Action In Germany
Sgt. Victor J. Barry was killed in action Dec 23, 1944 in Germand, according
to the War Department notification received by he parnets Tuesday, Jan. 2
Upon entering the army in August 1942 he was assigned to training at Fort Benning,
Ga., as an A.S.T.P., then was transferred to Niagara University in New York. He
trained at Camp Carson, Colo., before going overseas in August.
His division the "Timberwolves" landed in France direct from the United States
While at Camp Carson, Victor Barry received "Expert Rifleman" and "Expert Infrantryman"
awards.
Early after his arrival overseas he was promoted to private first class and in Novemebr
to sergeant.
He was a graduate of Shortridge High School where he was captain in the R.O.T.C. He
was also active in various civic and patriotic organizations among which were the Junior
Civic Theater and C.A.R.and he was a member of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic church.
Survivors besides his parents are three brothers: Charles L. Jr.; Capt. ROmer M. of the
Army Air Forces and Cpl. Louis J. of Fitzsimmons General Hospital Denver, Colo and two
sisters: Lucille Barry, serving with the American Red Cross at Kennedy General Hospital
Memphis, Tenn. and Helen V . Barry, student at Saint Marys of the Woods College.
Sgt. Barry had spent his summers at Lake Maxinkuckee at the cottage of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles L Barry, since 1924 and had many friends here. - Jan 10 1945 - Citizen
Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993
Name: Charles L. Barry
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 25 Nov 1908
Marriage Place: Marion, Indiana
Father: Maurice J. Barry
Mother: Emma Frances Holmes
Spouse: Anna M. O'Neal
FHL Film Number: 499391
Name: Anna M. O'Neal
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 25 Nov 1908
Marriage Place: Marion, Indiana
Father: John O'Neal
Mother: Mary Murphy
Spouse: Charles L. Barry
Year: 1910; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana;
Roll: T624_367; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1374380
Name: Charles L Barry
Age in 1910: 32
Birth Year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1910: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana
Street: Talbot Avenue
House Number: 2706
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Anna M Barry
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Attorney
Industry: Gen Practice
Employer, Employee or Other: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Own
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
Farm or House: House
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 1
Number of Children Born: 1
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles L Barry 32
Anna M Barry 23
Charles L Barry Jr. 0
Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana;
Roll: T625_452; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 80
Name: Charles L Barry
Age: 41
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birthplace: Indiana
Home in 1920: Indianapolis Ward 4, Marion, Indiana
Street: Washington Boulevord
House Number: 3302
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Anna M Barry
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Lawyer
Industry: Private practice
Employment Field: Own Account
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Free or Mortgaged: Free
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles L Barry 41
Anna M Barry 33
Charles L Barry 10
Robert M Barry 8
Lewis J Barry 5
A Lucile Barry 3
Ida Wilson 36
Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Page: 4A;
Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 2340343
Name: Charles L Barry
Birth Year: abt 1878
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Indiana
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Washington Boulevard
Ward of City: 4
Block: 602
House Number: 3302
Dwelling Number: 76
Family Number: 80
Home Owned or Rented: Owned
Home Value: 25, 000
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at first Marriage: 30
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Birthplace: Indiana
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Lawyer
Industry: Law Office
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles L Barry 52
Anna Barry 43
Charles Barry 20
Robert M Barry 18
Louis J Barry 15
Lucile J Barry 13
Helen E Barry 7
Victor Barry 5
Elizabeth Bergan 58
Year: 1940; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana;
Roll: m-t0627-01123; Page: 64A; Enumeration District: 96-68
Name: Charles L Barry
Respondent: Yes
Age: 62
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Indiana
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Street: Ward
House Number: 3302
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 64A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 83
Occupation: Attorney
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 10000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 5th or subsequent year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 72
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles L Barry 62
Anna Barry 54
Charles L Barry 31
Robert Barry 29
Louis Barry 26
Lucille A Barry 23
Helen E Barry 17
Victor Barry 15
Ela Hopkins 34
Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011
Name: Charles Leo Barry
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 73
Marital status: Married
Birth Date: 30 Mar 1878
Birth Place: Indiana
Death Date: 17 Dec 1951
Death Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Father: Maurice Barry
Mother: Emma Barry
Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014
Name: Anna M Barry
Gender: Female
Residence Place: King, Washington, USA
Death Date: 10 May 1969
Death Place: King, Washington, USA
Certificate Number: 011727
Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current
Name: Anna M. Barry Barry
Gender: Female
Death Age: 82
Birth Date: abt 1887
Residence Place: Indianapolis
Death Date: Abt 1969
Death Place: Seattle
Obituary Date: 11 May 1969
Obituary Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, Uni
ted States of America
Spouse: Charles L. Barry
Child: Charles L. Barry
Robert M. Barry
Louis J. Barry
A. Lucille Barry