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Pinkney Fields Pink Barlow (Barlar) was the 7th-born of William Henry Barlow (Barlar) and Susan Frances (Phillips). Although they had no children of their own, Uncle Pink and his wife Bell were family favorites, much loved by their many nieces and nephews. Pink passed away in April 1949, following the death of his older brother, John Maultsby 'Doc', who died in January of the same year. In the photo below, 'Pink' was approximately 43 years of age.

Pinkney Fields Barlow

Pinkney Fields "Pink" Barlow

[B: 1866 - Giles Co., TN]

[D 1949 - Giles Co., TN]

Their permanent home:

Giles County, Tennessee

No children.

Married

02 Aug 1895

Giles County, TN

Mary Isabel "Bell" (Roberts)

[B: 1879 - Giles Co., TN]

[D: 1967 - Giles Co., TN]

Family Facts:

    • "Pink" and his wife, Bell, lived in an authentic log cabin just steps down the road from the youngest brother, James Monroe "Jim". The two brothers and their wives maintained a very close relationshp throughout their lives.
    • Aunt Bell was a fabulous cook and baker, especially well known for the delicious cookies called Teacakes that are a southern favorite.
    • Both Pink and Bell are buried in the lovely New Zion Cemetery in Brick Church, TN.

Pink and Bell in the 1940s