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Barnes, Alfred Smith

publisher, was born Jan. 28, 1817, in New Haven, Conn. In 1840 he went to Philadelphia for four years, and built up a profitable publishing business, which he then removed to New York city. His brother, five sons and a nephew were associated with him under the title of A. S. Barnes and Co. The firm attained eminence in the publication of school books. His son, Alfred C. Barnes, now represents the house in The American Book company.

He died Feb. 17, 1888, in Brooklyn, N. Y.