The Class of 2019 Honors John Barstow

The city of Barstow was once a borax mining center. It has since transformed into a major transportation hub.

John Barstow was a ship master and writer. This collection includes a variety of documents, correspondence and other materials related to his career.

Early Life and Education

The Bartow family migrated from Fairfield County, Connecticut in 1878. Upon arrival in the rural community of Adairsville, Georgia they established an old field school.

Reverend John Bartow’s early life and education were shaped by the rural culture of Adairsville. The town was a farming community, and the schools were often influenced by the local church.

His religious challenges began in 1702 when he arrived in the borough of Eastchester to preach to the small but loyal congregation of St. Paul’s Parish, which had a dissenting tradition in its early years.

Professional Career

John Bartow, the Executive Director of the Empire State Forest Products Association (ESFPA), was appointed to the position on July 18, 2015. He serves as an advocate for the forest products industry and New York’s forests to meet the needs of today and future generations.

His career has been largely in public service where he has held positions with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Tug Hill Commission and the NYS Senate.

His professional life is also full of volunteering for community organizations. He spends a lot of time serving the Bartow area where he was born and raised. He has been a member of the Bartow Kiwanis Club and the City of Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency for many years.

Achievements and Honors

The Bartow High School Class of 2019 received a number of accolades for their achievements and contributions during the 2018-19 school year. The AP Scholar with Honor award was the most significant, as it is only given to students who earn an average score of 3.25 on all AP exams taken.

The AP Scholar with Distinction award was also an accomplishment, as it is the highest level of academic achievement awarded by the College Board and demonstrates students have demonstrated mastery of course content and skills. This particular award was presented to eighteen students who earned an average AP score of 3 or higher on all of their AP exams.

The Bartow Kiwanis Club recognized four local young people for their Christian service and leadership at church, at school and in the community during a recent ceremony. The Kiwanis Young Christian Recognition Program is a national program that recognizes outstanding local student leaders who are making a positive impact on their schools and communities.

Personal Life

A teacher, farmer, soldier and politician, John Barstow served as the 39th Governor of Vermont from 1882 to 1884. A progressive Republican, he advocated the creation of an efficient railroad commission and sought justice for miners seeking equitable pay.

He was a tireless advocate for the needs of all citizens, particularly working class people. His efforts to reform the pension system and advocate for the rights of coal miners earned him widespread support, especially among labor organizations.

Net Worth

Bartow has a net worth of $2.75 million, up from $1.9 million a year ago, and his salary of $128,745 in the state job has more than doubled since 2010. His investments account for most of his wealth and most of that is tied to Putnam Groves. His Naples home is worth $13.2 million and he owns 60 acres in Montana, according to his financial disclosures. His other properties include a house in Tallahassee valued at $260,000 and an apartment in Palm Beach County that was appraised for $314,140. The former governor’s net worth is nearly identical to his predecessor, Charlie Crist, who was worth $1.2 million when he ran for office without a party affiliation in 2010. He and his wife, Carole, share a property in North Palm Beach and another in Tallahassee valued at $174,000 and $345,000 respectively.