Barry, Vale of Glamorgan dock basin was opened in 1889 to be followed by two other docks and extensive port installations. The Barry Railway brought coal down from the South Wales Valleys to the new docks whose trade grew from one million tons in the first year, to over nine million tons by 1903. The port was crowded with ships and had flourishing ship repair yards, cold stores, flour mills and an ice factory. By 1913, Barry was the largest coal exporting port in the world. Behind the docks rose the terraced houses of Barry which, with Cadoxton, soon formed a sizeable town. The
Hiram S. Town board and was the school board clerk. In 1870 and 1871, Town served in the Wisconsin State Senate and was a Republican; while in the Wisconsin Senate, Town lived in Palmyra, Wisconsin. Town also served as sheriff for Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin from 1868 to 1869. Town also served as postmaster for Ripon, Wisconsin. In 1896, Town was appointed superintendent for the national cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky. Then, in 1900, Town was named superintendent for the national cemetery in Port Hudson, Louisiana. Town died in Port Hudson, Louisiana. Hiram S. Town Hiram S. Town (November 9, 1832 – July