Death
After his retirement from the Assembly, Barbour sought refuge in his family home at Barboursville. Barbour remained somewhat active in political life, making appearances and giving speeches to support his political friends. One such speech led an observer to declare “Gov. Barbour presented an imposing appearance, with striking face, long, shaggy eyebrows, and head covered with silvery flowing locks; with a majestic and sonorous voice, he filled one’s conception of a Roman Senator in the last days of the Republic.” Shortly thereafter, Barbour’s health began to decline. His last months of life were spent at Barboursville. However, on June 7, 1842, surrounded by his wife and numerous children, Barbour died.
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