Barter was born on February 14, 1828, in Kingskerswell, England. He came to Wisconsin in 1849, living in Markesan and originally employed as a merchant, later becoming a member of the county board of supervisors in Green Lake County. He then elected as a "president"[1] of Markesan Village and was a Republican. He died in Hudson, Wisconsin.[2]
References
^ abThe Blue Book of the State of Wisconsin (18th ed.). Madison, WI: David Atwood. 1879. p. 494.