William Barryand his son William James Clark Barry who established WJC Barry & Co |
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William Barry Father of William JC Barry Artist and Photographer |
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William Barry, son of George Barry, brewer, produced enamelled cartes de visite in the 1870s. He gave up his photography in favour of his painting in the 1880s. He appeared in the trade directories as: - 1870-80: Artist and Photographer - 1881-88: Artist and Landscape Painter. His occupation in the 1881 census was: Artist - landscape and Marine. He appears to have continued as an artist and painter throughout his life. He had exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy exhibitions on many occasions from 1864 until 1904. [Des:MB] In 1876, he advertised:
By 1883, William Barry shared a studio in Edinburgh with Michael Brown. |
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William Barry Painting |
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Here is a painting by William Barry - possibly of Perthshire. Can anybody give a more precise identification of it? Oil Painting by William Barry
© Copyright: Peter Bevis The painting above is approximately 14 ins x 10 ins. Signature from the William Barry's painting.
© Copyright: Peter Bevis Thank you to Mervyn Doughty for responding and offering further details about the painting above (Feb 2005) |
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William Barry Edinburgh, Perthshire, Inverness |
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William Barry was elected a Member of Edinburgh Photographic Society on November 7, 1883. By 1891, William Barry had moved to Perthshire [1891 census] He then worked in Inverness for many years, and died there in 1908. [Des:MB] |
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Barry Studios |
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8 Bernard Street |
1870 |
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30 Woodville Terrace |
1871-72 |
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84 Constitution Street |
1872-82 |
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100 Constitution Street |
1875-80 |
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84 Constitution Street |
1881-82 |
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William James Clarke Barry WJC Barry & Co |
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William James Clarke Barry was the son of William Barry. He established the company WJC Barry & Co in Edinburgh (1881-82). |
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1881 Census William James Clarke Barry was listed in the 1881 census: Photographer: aged 21 Born: London Son of William B, artist - landscape & marine + Elizabeth Ann B Resident: 84 Constitution Street, South Leith, Edinburgh |
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EPS Membership William J Barry became a new member of Edinburgh Photographic Society in the season 1877-78. At the time, he gave his address as 16 Princes Street. This was the address of Ovinius Davis' studio. |
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Messages from descendants of William Barry |
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I have corresponded with: - a great niece of William Barry. She is now living in Norfolk. England - Barbara M, now living in Blackburn, Victoria, Australia - other descendants, now living in New Zealand. |
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Message from descendants 1. Kate Nicholls New Zealand |
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Query One of the New Zealand descendant wrote: "My great great Grandfather was William Barry landscape, loch and harbour painter 19th century. I know of one painting he did 1893 Loch Maree from Glen Dochard. I would like to know if it is possible to see other paintings or any prints or originals that may be for sale." Kaye Nicholls: November 2004 If you think you may be able to answer the query above, can you please email me so that I can pass on your message to Kaye. Thank you. |
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Query Thank you to Rosemary Samuel for sending me the following message for Kaye. Rosemary wrote: "We have a watercolour of Dunnet Head by William Barry, painted in Nov 1897. If you would like any further information, we would be pleased to help. Rosemary Samuel: November 27, 2007 |
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Message from descendants 2. Barbara M Blackburn, Victoria, Australia |
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Thank you to Barbara M (whose maternal grandmother was William Barry's great niece) for telling me more about the Barry family. Barbara wrote: William Barry "Regarding William snr., he is a younger brother of Patrick Barry who was known for his writing and published ten books between 1868 and 1906. I am putting together family details beginning with their 3 x great grandfather born in 1711. I have included siblings of their 2 x great grandfather and would like to obtain copy photos of any of William's paintings. Were you aware that after he moved to Inverness he climbed Ben Nevis 3 times after age of 56? WJC Barry Son, WJC Barry had 3 sons, William, George, and James Hume Adams. - In 1916, on his marriage, at the age of 27, George Barry was a photographer and 2nd Lieutenant of the 3/6 battalion, residing in Glasgow. - In 1928, James HA Barry was also a photographer. He was living at Hillside, Banchory Barbara asks: . Does anybody know anything more about WJC Barry or any of his three sons? Barbara M, Blackburn, Victoria, Australia: January 25 + 26, 2009 |