John Ernest Baars was the son of Henry Baars and was active in the vast lumber and shipping interests of the Baars family.
John Ernest Baars | |
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Born | December 18, 1874 Pensacola |
Occupation | Lumber and shipping agent |
Religion | Episcopalian |
Spouse | Olive Blackshear |
Parents | Henry and Mary Ellison Baars |
Children | John Ernest Baars, Jr. Ernestine Anita |
Early life
John Ernest was educated at St. Paul's School in Garden City, New York. He attended Harvard University but left before graduating to return to Pensacola to accept a position with his father's company.