Biographical Sketch of A. A. Barrick
A. A. Barrick, born June 5, 1852, in Chicago, Illinois, became a prominent businessman in Battle Creek, Iowa, since 1881. He married Hannah Gillmore in 1878, with whom he had two sons, Roy and Archie. After serving an apprenticeship in blacksmithing and working in Kansas, he established his business in Battle Creek, first focusing on blacksmithing and later selling farming implements. Barrick also served six years on the City Council, contributing to local governance.