Kentucky: A History of the State, Perrin, Battle, Kniffin, 8th ed., 1888,
Jefferson Co.

HENRY STITES BARKER was born near Hopkinsville, Ky., July 23, 1850.  His
father, Richard Henry Barker, was a native of Todd County, Ky., and of
English ancestry, who settled early in Virginia, and came to Kentucky many
years ago.  He was a lawyer, and practiced in Clarksville, Tenn.  He went
to New Orleans and finally died there with that plague of the Crescent
City, yellow fever.  Subject's mother was Caroline Sharp, of Hopkinsville,
member of a prominent Kentucky family.  Henry S. (the subject) remained on
the farm until twelve years old, and then entered Kentucky University--in
the Agricultural and Mechanical department--where he remained three years.
He commenced reading law in 1873, and in the meantime came to Louisville,
and completed his studies with Judge Stites.  He was admitted to the bar
the same year, and at once entered upon an active practice of his
profession. In December, 1887, he was elected city attorney by the council.
He was married in May, 1883, to Miss Kate Meriwether, of Montgomery County,
Tenn.

Baker Stites Meriwether
=
Hopkinsville-Christian-KY Todd-KY Montgomery-TN LA VA

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