ROBERT L. BARRET, M. D.
Was born in Louisa county, this state, Jan. 6, 1834, a son of the late
Thomas J. Barret, who is a son of Charles and Nancy M. (Johnston)
Barret of this county, His father was born in this county July 4,
1809, and died Aug. 28, 1889. His mother was Lucy Anne, a daughter
of Rev. William and Rhoda (Yancey) Crawford, a well known and
highly respected Virginia family. Her father was a minister in the
Episcopal church and a man of great intelligence and influence. Dr.
Barret married Rosabelle Hunter in 1863, who only survived one
year. In May, 1879, he was united to Annie V. Keene, of Vicksburg,
Miss. Dr. Barret has practiced medicine in Louisa county from
the time he graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1854, and
served as assistant surgeon in the Confederate service. He received
his education at the Old Field schools and at University of Virginia,
and in medicine at the above college. He is a member of the Virginia
State Medical Society, and of Day Lodge F. A. and A. M. of
Louisa county. He and his wife are both members of the church.
His postoffice address is Louisa, Va.
