Dr. John Barge

Son of Lewis Barge and his second wife Christina Unknown.

On his settlement date in Alabama, John Barge came to this part of Alabama in or before 1819, according to his land purchases and the 1819 Conecuh County tax list. He was identified as a resident of Conecuh County when he purchased more land in Wilcox County in 1819.

He settled in the Pine Flat community about 1825. Besides his accomplishments as a doctor, John Barge helped erect the first Methodist Church in the Pine Flat Community. It was often referred to as "Dr. Barge's church."

Possible alternative birth years: 1790, 1791, 1797 per various contributors.

His middle name is either Roberson or Robinson
Contributor: Anne Wise Hood (48812800) •

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jan 24 2023, 5:35:58 UTC