Robert Barr (16 September 1849 - 21 October 1912) was a Scottish-Canadian short story writer and novelist.
Robert Barr then worked as a steel smelter for a number of years bef.
Barr assisted his father with his job as a carpenter, and developed a sound work ethic.
His family settled on a farm near the village of Muirkirk.
In 1854, he emigrated with his parents to Upper Canada at the age of four years old.
Robert Barr was born in Barony, Lanark, Scotland to Robert Barr and Jane Watson.
Robert Barr (16 September 1849 - 21 October 1912) was a Scottish-Canadian short story writer and novelist