Cameron County Genealogy Project

Cameron County Genealogy Project

Barker Family


This information is contributed by Sue Bemiller

Descendants of Zolmon Barker

 

        The Barker  Family History goes back to England's Edward Barker. 

        Edward Barker was born 1625 in Mirfield,Yorkshire,England to Thomas Barker and Alice Wilson. He was christened in January of the following year. Thomas and Alice Barker were the parents of Elizabeth, Thomas, Edward, Mary, William, Elizabeth, John and Isaac Barker. 
        
        Edward came to colonial America in the year 1640, settling in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. 

        I have the Complete Edward Barker History entered into my Computer it compiles to 200 pages of pictures, notes, articles and family stories. With the help of other family members we have compiled this book. Have we not of come together this would never of been completed. 

        After all that is family. 

        Thanks to all for helping and continuing to assist in collecting this information. 

        Sue (Barker) Bemiller
        Daughter to Willam F. Barker and Georgia Jessup
        Grand-Daughter to Ronald Barker and Theodosia Bowdish
        Great-Grand-Daughter to Merrick Barker and Nora Housler
        




















 

 

 

 

 

 

George Barker 1922  in front of the Cameron CountyCourthhouse

                                     
























 
 
Merrick and Nora Barker at their 50th Anniversary Celebration. 


                                                   Descendants of Zalmon Barker


Generation No. 1

        1.  Zalmon (6) Barker  (Elihu 5, Uzel 4, Jonathan 3, Edward 2, Thomas 1) was born November 08, 1775 in Branford, New Haven, Conn, and died February 17, 1860 in Hector, Schuyler Co., NY.  He married unknown.  She died in Hector, Schuyler Co., NY.

Notes for Zalmon Barker:
In my search for Reuben's Parents and the Name of Reuben Barker 
This is the information that I am collecting: 1883/1884 - Methodist-Episcopal Church Records 1849 - 1887  (partial) ==== Town of Hector, Schuyler co., NY area. The following are the names of all persons who subscribed towards the building of the church & the amount contributed by each.   
Zalmon BARKER --100-- --200-- Was listed on this web page. 

1825 Census Records               A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q * key
BARKER, Atzet? [Uzel?] M.        2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 
BARKER, Elihu                           2 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 
BARKER, Elihu                           2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 
BARKER, Joseph                       3 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 
BARKER, Zalmon                       4 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 

search on Reuben Barker's Parents by using the information found on Reuben Barker name. 
Zalmon may not be his Father but the date ranges are correct.  keeping information listed below in case of matches 
on other names and possibly family members. (11/04/2002)

This Information is from NAPLES - ONTARIO COUNTY IN NEW YORK
SURROGATE COURT RECORDS, A THROUGH C, 1789 - 1926
NAME                                                    YEAR  TOWN
BARKER, CHARLES E.                       1925  MANCHESTER        
BARKER, CORNELIUS                        1813  PHELPS            
BARKER, H. ADELBERT                      1928  NAPLES            
BARKER, ICHABOD                          1917  NAPLES            
BARKER, LAURA                            1899  MICHIGAN          
BARKER, MAGGIE A.                        1919  NAPLES            
BARKER, SAMUEL                                   1867  PHELPS            
BARKER, SAMUEL                                   1809                   
Deaths in the Village/City of Canandaigua, 1882 - 1889
Please contact the City Clerk, City Hall, Main Street, Canandaigua NY 14424, for actual records of this file.
Barker           Eva        C.      14 Feb 1889        62  
 
East Granby Conn. (https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ctcplain/eastgranby/hale/egcemetery.html) 
Barker, Benjamin - d. 27 May 1856 age 26 yrs.
Barker, Charles D. F - son of Reuben & Chloe, d. 8 Mar 1824 age 8yrs 8mos.
Barker, Chauncy - d. 30 Oct 1825 age 32.
Barker, Chloe Viets - d. 4 Feb 1855 age 62 yrs.
Barker, Meriah - dau of Reuben & Sarah, d. 23 Jan 1802 age 2 yrs 16 days.
Barker, Reuben - d. 15 Feb 1824 age 60.
 
http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
Reuben BARKER    Sex:  M  Event(s):  Birth:  Abt. 1796    Of Westbury, Wayne, New York  
 Parents:  Father:  Theodore BARKER    Mother:  Mrs. Theodore BARKER  
 
 
1850 Census Records 
Lived in Hector, NY and worked as a trunkmaker. Brother Thomas and Zalmon Sr. reside together in 1850 (NY census).

Occupation: Farmer
        
Children of Zalmon Barker and unknown are:
        2       i.      Phebe7 Barker, born Abt. 1803.
+       3       ii.     Zalmon Barker, Jr, born December 14, 1803; died May 20, 1888 in Hector, Schuyler, New York.
        4       iii.    Samatha Barker, born Abt. 1807.  She married Elijah Hill.
        5       iv.     Caroline Barker, born Abt. 1809.  She married (1) Benjamin Hill.  She married (2) Orsemus Canfield Abt. 1838 in New York.

Notes for Caroline Barker:
Singers of the Declaration of Sentiments SENECA FALLS, NEW YORK July 19-20, 1848 .... Caroline Barker is listed 

More About Orsemus Canfield and Caroline Barker:
Marriage: Abt. 1838, New York

        6       v.      Ancel Barker, born Abt. 1811 in Mecklenburg, , Tompkins, New York.  
He married Jane A. Quick 1830 in Mecklenburg, , Tompkins, New York; born Abt. 1808.

Notes for Ancel Barker:
1880 Census Records


 Name                Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace 
 Ansel BARKER      Self    M                    Male      W     69   NY            Shoemaker          CT                            CT  
 Jane A. BARKER   Wife   M                   Female   W     72   NY            Keeping House   NJ                            NY  
 
More About Ancel Barker and Jane Quick:
Marriage: 1830, Mecklenburg, , Tompkins, New York

        7       vi.     Eliza Barker, born Abt. 1815.
+       8       vii.    Reuben Barker, born 1817 in Mecklenburg, Tompkins (now Schuyler) County, New York; died September 17, 1899 in Emporium PA (Cameron).
        9       viii.   Alma Barker, born Abt. 1819.
+       10      ix.     George Barker.



Generation No. 2

        3.  Zalmon 7 Barker, Jr (Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born December 14, 1803, and 
died May 20, 1888 in Hector, Schuyler, New York.  He married (1) Olive Culver 1824 in Cayutaville, Tompkins, NY, daughter of Asa Culver and Lorana Seward.  
She was born November 26, 1805 in Chester, Hampshire, MA, and died August 25, 1877 in Hector, Schuyler, New York.  
He married (2) Uzella Mary Barker Abt. 1878, daughter of Uzal Barker and Catherine Smith.  
She was born December 12, 1823 in Mecklenburg, Schuyler Co. NY, and died November 10, 1888 in New Haven, Oswego Co. NY.

Notes for Zalmon Barker, Jr:
Wills of Tompkins County, New York - Liber C
C:329
BODLE, William of Hector died 23 January 1838 age 92 yrs
dated: 27 September 1834 - proved: 7 January 1839
wife: Mary
sons: William, Jonathan, Charles and James 
daus: Mary TUTHILL
gr.ch.: William B. s/o dau. Mary TUTHILL, Loiz BENNET, Mary GOLDSMITH 
and Alexander BODLE
wit:  John SAYLOR, Calvin TREMAN and Zalmon BARKER, Jr. of Hector
ex: Jonathan, William and James BODLE (had stock in Orange County Bank)

New York Census Records;
ZALMON BARKER NY  Tompkins County  Hector  1830  
ZALMON BARKER NY  Tompkins County  Hector  1850  

BODLE  William  (died 23 Jan 1838, aged 92) - will dated 27 Sept 1834 - probate date 7 Jan 1839  Hector.   Executors - 4 sons - William, Jonathan, Charles, James; dau Mary Tuthill, grandson Wm B Tuthill, grand-dau Louisa Bennet, grand-dau Mary Goldsmith, wife Mary. - willed to Bible Society of  Tompkins co. - grand-son Alexander Bodle. - Witnessed by John Saylor, Calvin Treman, Zalmon Barker Jr. 


MECKLENBURG  CEMETERY
BARKER         Zalmon                   d. 5-20-1888, aged 84-6-12 
                      Olive          his wife  d. 8-25-1877, aged 71-8-29 

This web page has Zalman Barker, Jr 
http://userdata.acd.net/korroch.william/smith/d0003/g0000058.html#I10229
ZALMON BARKER
BIRTH: 14 Dec 1803 DEATH: 26 May 1888, New Haven, Oswego Co. NY 
Spouse: UZELLA MARY BARKER 

Methodist-Episcopal Church Members of McIntyre Settlement - 1823 Town of Hector, Schuyler co., NY (formerly in Tompkins co., NY) 
Uzel M. Barker 
Bethiah Barker 
Roxana Barker 
Zalmon Barker Jr. 
Lue Barker 
Almira Barker 
Julia Ann Barker 
Ansel Barker 
Elihu Barker 

More About Zalmon Barker, Jr:
Burial: MECKLENBURG  CEMETERY
Occupation: Farmer

More About Olive Culver:
Burial: MECKLENBURG  CEMETERY

More About Zalmon Barker and Olive Culver:
Marriage: 1824, Cayutaville, Tompkins, NY

Notes for Uzella Mary Barker:
Uzella and Zalmon Jr are cousins 

More About Uzella Mary Barker:
Date born 2: December 12, 1823

More About Zalmon Barker and Uzella Barker:
Marriage: Abt. 1878
        
Child of Zalmon Barker and Olive Culver is:
        11      i.      Lorana 8 Barker, died December 20, 1918.


        8.  Reuben 7 Barker (Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born 1817 in 
Mecklenburg, Tompkins (now Schuyler) County, New York, and died September 17, 1899 in Emporium PA (Cameron).  
He married Aner Knickerbocker, daughter of Larry Knickerbocker and Nancy.  She was born 1820 in New York  (?), and died June 10, 1899 in Emporium PA (Cameron).

Notes for Reuben Barker:
Posted on reply to my message on 11/04/2002
Reuben is quite an uncommon given name given this time period. I have a Reuben Barker in my database. No birth date, but according to siblings probably around 1812-1820? Reuben was born in Mecklenburg, Tompkins (now Schuyler) County, New York. Many from this area moved west into Naples area--what is now Livingston and/or Ontario County, NY.

Reuben's father was Zalmon Barker (1775-1860). Mother unknown. Grandparents were Elihu Barker (1744-1840) and Bethia Thomas (1751-1826). 

11/05/2002 I asked her for the records of her Reuben Barkers brothers and sisters to see the names : 
Response from Kathleen is as follows. 
Now I'm not positive that your Reuben Barker is my Reuben Barker. More checking is needed to prove, however their age and location make it probable. 
Also, your Reuben names his son "Ancel" which is the name of my Reuben's brother. Coincidence or relationship?
Here are my Reuben's siblings: Ansel b. 1813, m. Jane Quick (living in Hector, NY; 1850 census)
Samantha (Barker) Hill b. 1819 (living in Hector, NY; 1850 census)Caroline (Barker) Hill b. 1814 (living in Hector, NY; 1850 census)George b. unknownEliza b. unknownPhebe b. unknown Alma b. unknownZalmon Jr. b. 1803, m1. Olive Culver, m2. Uzella Mary Barker (cousin), d. 1888 in Hector, New York. 

After digging through several records I went to the LDS family web site and retrieved several files two of which have Reuben attached to a Zolman Barker as his Father. Birth dates and years have matched. Census records being found and family records have connected us to this family. (2002-11)
 
 1840 Census Records:
 Barker, Reuben  NY ONTARIO CO. NAPLES 287 1840   
 
Notes according to 
Jeffrey Coney : Old family Bible; Family information shows an entry made by Ella Coney in 1927 
showing Reuben Barker married to a Rachel Knickerbocker. In his brother's baby book it shows:Reuben married to a Hanna Knickerbocker, 
this was made by Grandmothers (Paternal) Geneva Evelyn Coney (Barker) and (Maternal) Grace Audry Hofer (Lupole) in 1951.
 

**Census on Ontario County, New York ;
   sites.rootsweb.com obtained this information on 1988, February 
**1850 = Anna, Charles, George and Reuben Barker 
**1855 = Ann, Byron, Charles, Frank, George W, Reuben Barker 
**1860 = Ann, Charles, George, Reuben Barker #315 
**            Frank, Byron Barker #316
**            Mary Barker #312

   1864 - 1865 =  George, Charles and William Barker are in the Civil War. 
                           George and Charles are in the 148th New York Voluntary Infantry. 

**1865 = Aner, Cary A, Charles, Frank, G.W., Reuben Barker #415, page 61

**1870 Census Records on Ontario County, New York
 193     Barker            Anar                   Naples           1870    22   
 193     Barker           Carrie                 Naples           1870    22   
 193     Barker           Charles              Naples           1870    22   
 193     Barker           Reuben              Naples           1870    22   

  81     Barker             Ida                    Naples           1870    10   
  81     Barker             Olive                 Naples           1870    10   
        
   1874/1881 = 
Reuben moved to Emporium (Cameron) PA, with his sons sometime before  the 1874 deed. 
According to the Ontario County R.A.I.M.S. - need to send for the information needed to back up the dates. 
There are four pages of Census records and six pages of information on the Four deeds for purchases and the sale of land in Naples county New York. 

 
Cameron County Historical Society 
Newspaper of Emporium PA -  
1899 - Thursday, September 21
Press
Front page 
Death's Doings
REUBEN BARKER - aged 82 years and five months, died at the residence of his son George Barker, on Fifth Street, Emporium, last Sunday. 
Deceased has resided at this place for eighteen years and most of the time an invalid and a great charge to his family. 
The funeral took place on Monday. Rev. Shriner officiating. 

 
INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM A WEB MESSAGE BARKER BOARD: 
Family legend says several BARKER brothers left ENG for NYC, NY Abt 1830. Brothers split up to different locations and the only one we know about is 
William H BARKER b Abt 1820. May have jumped ship. Family in England was educated, assoc with the sea and military.
Would like to locate the other brothers so we can find the ENG family of William H BARKER and the IRE family of his wife Elizabeth STEWART
Son Joshua P G BARKER b 15 Aug 1830 in NYC and we do not know his siblings, if any. Joshua's grandson was named Frank GROVER Barker. 
Thank you
Mary Strovink Daukas 
Cemetery listing for the City of Naples New York 

Married      First      Madine          Birth                   Death                   Where           Notes 

Benjamin,  Clara        Barker                  1851     24-May  1927           sec B- lot 015
Barker,       Hannah            1853                   1932             sec B- lot 071   wf of Ichabod
Barker,       Ichabod                   1851                   1947             sec B- lot 071
Barker,       Maggie A.  Hatch                  1866                   1919             sec H- lot 022
Barker,       H. Adelbert               1859                       1928         sec H- lot 022
 
First Baptist Church of Geneva
This page is list of church member names from the early 1820s. There is no date, but the list could be from as early as 1826. 
The First Baptist Church of Geneva was established February 8, 1826 
George Barker 
I.M Barker  

Marriages listed 

ONTARIO COUNTY MARRIAGES - Groom Listing
Source: 1911 History of Ontario County, NY and its People
1872 BARKER Thomas W. WORDEN Sarah he b: 4/4/1850 KY, son of John & Mary (SMITH); she Dau of Luther & Sarah WORDEN 
 
Ontario County Index to Marriages, 1908 - 1935
BARKER           FRED             GETSINGER        JULIA            1911  

NOTE: This index was produced by Gilbert Smith, Ontario County
Genealogical Society. These records are NOT part of the holdings of 
Ontario County Records and Archives Center. Please contact the City Clerk, City Hall,
2 Main Street, Canandaigua NY 14424.

    REG #   DATE     GROOM Last     GROOM FN  BRIDE Last     BRIDE F
      714  31 Jan 93   Barker                Eben           Ganett            Margaret    
      788  10 Jan 95   Barker                John           Metcalf            Fanny        

SURROGATE COURT RECORDS, A THROUGH C, 1789 - 1926

NAME                                                    YEAR  TOWN
BARKER, CHARLES E.                       1925  MANCHESTER        
BARKER, CORNELIUS                        1813  PHELPS            
BARKER, H. ADELBERT                      1928  NAPLES            
BARKER, ICHABOD                          1917  NAPLES            
BARKER, LAURA                            1899  MICHIGAN          
BARKER, MAGGIE A.                        1919  NAPLES            
BARKER, SAMUEL                                   1867  PHELPS            
BARKER, SAMUEL                                   1809                  
  
 
Deaths in the Village/City of Canandaigua, 1882 - 1889
Please contact the City Clerk, City Hall, Main Street, Canandaigua NY 14424, for actual records of this file.
Barker           Eva        C.      14 Feb 1889        62  
 
I have a feeling that Reuben Barker was named after Reuben McIntyre a prominent neighbor to the Elihu Barker (Zalmon's Father) 
his will and testament notes found on the Message Board; 
The following will of Reuben McIntyre was signed on Oct. 18, 1831, five days before he died on Oct. 23, 1831. 
He was 53 years, 6 months, 22 days old at the time of his death. Reuben reportedly was buried in the McIntyre Settlement Cemetery.

By 1813, Reuben had settled in the town of Hector, then in Seneca County, southeast of the village of Mecklenburg. Hector was part of the New Military Tract opened for settlement in the 1790s. This area would later be in Tompkins County and then Schuyler County. On July 5, 1813, 
he purchased 75 acres in Hector 67 from Cornelius Bruyn. This land was on the western side of Hector 67 and adjacent to land owned by Robert Dickens. 
Within seven years, if the order of names in the 1820 census for Hector indicates locational proximity, Reuben�s neighbors included: Jeremiah Ayers, Ashbel Trumans, Elihu Barker, Thomas W. Davis, Jehemiah Osborn, and Joshua Morgan.

Just south in Hector 77 McIntyre Settlement, a small community, had formed as early as 1805. 
There were a number of McIntyres living in this area in the early 1800s -- Zimri, Major, Ira, Thomas, two Williams. 
Their relationship to Reuben has not been determined by us as yet. William McIntyre, who was a witness to Andrew Stevenson�s will in 1816, 
may have been his father.

From his will, we know that Reuben had the following children from a first wife: Sabrina, Roxy, Rosetta, Melinda, Dewitt Clinton, and Genette. 
With Julia, his second wife, he had one child: Loiza. The name of the daughter married to William Crawford is not specified in these documents. 
Some have concluded that it was Loiza, the youngest child. However, information from researchers in Ohio indicates that Sabrina married 
William Crawford and married a Vanderhoef second. Roxy also married a Vanderhoef.

Reuben�s wife Julia, executor Jonathan Owen 2nd, and Gilbert Stevenson�s wife Elizabeth/Betsey were the children of Joshua Owen and Zippora Winters. 
Julia was born in 1793 in Orange County, N.Y. Her sister Betsey was born in 1786 in Orange County. Her brother Jonathan was born in 
1799 in Orange County, married Mehitable �Hetty� Cleveland, died in 1846, and was buried in the Harvey/Buck Hill Cemetery. Julia�s other siblings, 
who are not mentioned in the will documents, were: Lucy, Nathaniel Moore, and Sally.

Executor Gilbert Stevenson was born in 1776 in Charlotte/Washington County, NY, and was the son of Andrew Stevenson, ~1747-1816, 
another early Hector settler. Gilbert died in 1832, a year after Reuben.

The witnesses to this will -- William Godding, Tunis Ammack, and Woodard White -- appear to have been friends and neighbors.

For more information on the Owens and Stevensons, see the other wills and deeds posted on this site.

Every effort has been made to accurately transcribe the following document and preserve the original spelling.

- Provided by descendants of Gilbert Stevenson and Betsey Owen: Lynn Stevenson Fisher, [email protected], and James and Georgianna Stevenson, [email protected].
 
1831 Will of Reuben McIntyre and Proof

Tompkins County Courthouse: B: 274-284

The Executors named in the last will and Testament of Reuben McIntyre late of the town of Hector in the County of Tompkins deceased appeared 
and prayed that the said will might be proved and recorded according to the provisions of the Revised Statutes of the State of New York and made 
satisfactory proof by affidavits on file in the office of the said Surrogate that notice of this application had been duly served on all the heirs and 
de _ i _ees [debitees?] of the said deceased. Henry S. Walbridge appeared as Counsel for William Crawford and his wife who is an heir of said 
deceased -- and Caleb B. Drake & Samuel Crittenden appeared as Counsel for the said Executors -- 
The said Executors produced the will which is in the words and figures following Viz  In the name of God Amen. I Reuben McIntyre of the Town of Hector County of Tompkins and State of New York being of Sound memory but weak of body 
make this my last will and Testament in the following manner, to wit -- Firstly I give and bequeath my loving wife Julia one third part of all my property real and personal then to my two oldest daughters Sabrina and Roxy to the first named I give and bequeath ten dollars and to the last named of the said two daughters 
I give one set of chairs pots kettles etc. and ten dollars The residue of my property after my debts are paid I give and bequeath to my younger children Rosetta, Melinda, Dewitt Clinton, Genette and Loiza -- each to have equal shares of the same _ _ _ [Viz?] furthermore my will and I hereby appoint Jonathan Owen 
2d and Gilbert Stevenson to be my executors, authorizing them to pay out of my effects the debt I owe and to collect them due to me and to settle and 
do all things according to this my will -- in Witnep whereof I set my hand and seal this 18th day of October in the Year of our Lord one 
thousand eight hundred and thirty one

Reuben McIntyre (L.S.)

William Godding
Tunis Ammack
Woodard D. White

And thereupon William Godding of the said Town of Hector was called and sworn as a witnep and testified -- that he was acquainted with the said Reuben McIntyre That he died some time in the month of October last, according to the recollection of witnep as to time; that at the time of his death he was a resident of the said town of Hector -- That witnep subscribed his name as a witnep to the written and sealed instrument _ _ _t now produced and shown to him purporting to be the last will and testament of Reuben McIntyre bearing date the 18th day of October in the Year 1831 in the presence and at the request of the said Reuben McIntyre, and heard the said Reuben McIntyre at that time declare the same to be his last will and testament. That the other persons who subscribed the said will as witness were also present. Witnep believes that he was at the time of sound mind -- and he was not under any restraint to the knowledge or belief of Witnep Witnep thinks and believes that he was between forty and fifty years of age -- He was able to converse -- Witnep did not see any thing that induced him to think that the said Reuben McIntyre at the time he acknowledged the execution of the said will as spoke of by Witnep was not of sound mind.

On being crop examined by Mr. Walbridge Witnep testified -- that he had been acquainted with the said Reuben McIntyre some time previous to his death -- does not know that he had ever seen him write or that he is acquainted with his hand writing -- Witnep went to the house of the said Reuben McIntyre at the request of Jonathan Owen 2d and in company with Tunis Ammack, Woodard D. White, Gilbert Stevenson, and Jonathan Owen 2d at the time he signed the said will as a witnep -- The will had been previously drawn -- Witnep was in the room where the said Reuben McIntyre was on his first going to the house and staid a short time -- He then went out to the door -- Witnep soon after returned to the room and the said Reuben McIntyre then acknowledged the execution of the said will. The said Jonathan Owen 2d and Gilbert Stevenson were present all the time witnep was in the room with the said Reuben McIntyre. The other witness went in and returned from the room at the same time with witnep -- When the said Reuben McIntyre acknowledged the execution of the said will he was sitting up in or on a bed -- He had the will in his hand and gave it to witnep and some other person in the room, and then declared the same to be his last will and testament and wished them to sign it as witness -- Witnep had not seen the said Reuben McIntyre after he had been so sick as to [keep ?] his house before -- nor did he see him again previous to his death -- Witnep does not know who wrote the will -- it looks like the hand writing of Gilbert Stevenson -- Witnep has some conversation with the said Reuben McIntyre at the time -- It was in the evening -- The first time Witnep was in the room Mr. Stevenson, Mr. Owen, witnep cannot say which requested some or all the persons present to leave the room. Witnep and Mr. Ammack and Mr White and William Crawford went out = witnep cannot say whether all the persons in the room went out -- There were some women in the room -- When Witnep returned to the room Mr. Stevenson and Mr. Owen were there and Witnep thinks the widow of Reuben McIntyre and other women were there but cannot state positively -- The first time Witnep went into the room as Witnep thinks he asked the said Reuben McIntyre if he knew Witnep -- He answered that he did -- and said that he knew all the persons present -- Witnep had not at that time and has not now any doubt but that the said Reuben McIntyre was in the full enjoyment of his mental faculties.

William Godding

Tunis Ammack of the said Town of Hector being called and sworn as a Witnep Testified that he was acquainted with Reuben McIntyre of the town of Hector deceased in his life time. That he died in the month of October last past and was a resident of the said Town of Hector at the time of his death, and Witnep believes was about fifty years of age -- Witnep subscribed his name, as a Witnep, to the written and sealed instrument now produced and sworn to _ _ _ _ purporting to be the last will and testament of Reuben McIntyre of the Town of Hector County of Tompkins and State of New York bearing date the 18th day of October in the Year one thousand eight hundred and thirty one at the request of the said Reuben McIntyre and in his presence -- and heard him at the time declare the same to be his last will and testament. He was at the time in the opinion and belief of Witnep of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint -- When Witnep came into the room where the said Reuben McIntyre was at the time spoken of he was lying on a bed and had the will in his hand. The other Witnep who subscribed the said will were present at the same time --

On being crop examined by Mr. Walbridge Witnep testified -- that Mr. Godding, Mr. White, Gilbert Stevenson and Jonathan Owen 2d went to the house of the said Reuben McIntyre at the time Witnep speaks of in company -- Witnep went at the request of Mr. Owen who stated that it was to witnep Mr. McIntyre�s will -- They went into the room where Mr. McIntyre and the family were -- Gilbert Stevenson requested all the persons present to leave the room and said that he and Mr. Owen wished to have some conversation with Mr. McIntyre -- All the persons left the room as witnep believes -- Witnep and other persons returned to the room in about half an hour -- Mr. Stevenson observed that all might come in -- It was at this time that the said Reuben McIntyre had the will in his hand as before mentioned -- Witnep had not seen the will in the house of the said Reuben McIntyre previous to this time -- The will was not read in the presence of witnep -- Witnep thinks the said Reuben McIntyre was well enough to have understood the will if it had been read to him -- Witnep never saw the said Reuben McIntyre write and does not know his said writing. Witnep had some conversation with him William Godding asked Mr. McIntyre if he wanted them to witnep his will -- He answered that he did -- Witnep enquired of him respecting his health -- He was very low -- The widow of Reuben McIntyre is a sister of Jonathan Owen 2d and a sister of Gilbert Stevenson wife. He had another wife who was dead. Loiza is the child of the last and the other children named in the will of the first wife -- He had no other children to the knowledge of Witnep than those named in the will and left no descendant of any deceased child to the knowledge of Witnep -- Witnep had not seen him after he was confined to his house before the execution of the will and did not see him again previous to his death --

Tunis Ammack

Woodard D. White of the Town of Hector was called and affirmed that he was acquainted with Reuben McIntyre late of the said Town of Hector previous to his death -- That he died in the month of October last and was a resident of the said town of Hector at the time of his death -- That witnep inscribed his name as a witnep to the written and sealed instrument now procured and shown to him purporting to be the last will and testament of Reuben McIntyre of the town of Hector County of Tompkins and State of New York bearing date the 18th day of October in the Year 1831 at the request of the said Reuben McIntyre and in his presence -- That the said Reuben McIntyre declared the same to be his last will and testament in the presence and hearing of witnep -- witnep did not see him sign it -- He was in opinion and belief of Witnep at the time of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint -- He was about fifty years of age -- Witnep heard him converse some but not much at the time -- and he had not then and has not now any doubt but that he was in sound mind and memory --
Witnep lived about two miles from Reuben McIntyre and was called on by Jonathan Owen 2nd to go and witnep the execution of this, the said Mr. McIntyre�s will -- The will now produced is in the hand writing of Gilbert Stevenson -- On their way to Mr. McIntyre�s they stopped at Gilbert Stevensons and staid fifteen or twenty minutes -- Mr. Stevenson was writing when he had finished writing he accompanied them to Mr. McIntyre�s and took the paper which he was writing with him -- When they got to Mr. McIntyre�s house they went into a room where Mr. McIntyre was, and staid there fifteen or twenty minutes -- All the persons present then left the room except Gilbert Stevenson, Jonathan Owen 2nd and Mr. McIntyre -- They left it at the request of Mr. Stevenson They returned in about half an hour to the room -- Witnep did not have any conversation with the said Reuben McIntyre -- Witnep heard Mr. Godding enquire of Mr. McIntyre whether he knew him -- to which he answered that he knew them all -- and he searched out his will and requested that it might be signed by the Witness -- Mr. Godding asked him if it was his last will and testament -- He said it was -- When Witnep went into the room the second time the said Reuben McIntyre was lying on a bed, and had the said will in his hand -- Witnep does not recollect that the said Reuben McIntyre said any thing more at the time than witnep has mentioned -- He was very low -- Witnep does not recollect that he sat up while witnep was in the room -- Witnep does not know his handwriting -- Saw an ink and pen in the room on a Bureau near the bed Had not seen him after he was confined to his house before and did not see him again previous to his death -- There were several neighbors living nearer than Witnep to the said Reuben McIntyre -- He lived about a half a mile from the village of Mecklenburgh -- While Witnep was out of the room, as he has mentioned he heard the said Reuben McIntyre conversing with the persons who remained -- Witnep was about two rods from the door -- could not distinguish what he said.

Woodard D. White

At the request of said William Crawford the further hearing of this matter was then postponed until the ninth day of April then next at one o�clock in the afternoon at the office of the said Surrogate in the Village of Ithaca aforesaid to which time and place the court was adjourned --

At the time and place last mentioned the said Executors appeared in the said court. No person appeared to oppose the recording of the said will -- and no further testimony was offered --

The foregoing proof and examinations taken before me the Surrogate aforesaid at the time and place above mentioned -- and the depositions of the respective witness were by them respectively subscribed after having been carefully read over by them -- And the said Surrogate being satisfied upon the said proof taken that the said will was duly executed; that the said testator at the time of executing the same was in all respects competent to devise real estate and not under restraint do allow the said will proofs and examinations to be recorded.

Witnep Charles Humphrey Surrogate aforesaid the 9th day of April in the Year 1832

Charles Humphrey

Surrogate

I certify the preceding to be a true record of the Original Will of Reuben McIntyre deceased and of the proof thereof made the Ninth day of April in the Year 1832 ---

Charles Humphrey

Surrogate
More About Reuben Barker:
Burial: 1899, Newton Cemetary, Emporium (Cameron) PA
Resided at: Fifth Street Emporium PA  (Cameron) PA

Notes for Aner Knickerbocker:
The name Knickerbocker is madeup and all Knickbockers are related www.knic.com All of the Knickerbocker's within Emporium area are related to Aner and her brothers. 

Internet  search on the Ontario County web page / sites.rootsweb.com
March 1988
**Census Information on Ontario County, New York ;

**1850 = Anna, Charles, George and Reuben Barker 
**1855 = Ann, Byron, Charles, Frank, George W, Reuben  Barker 
**1860 = Ann,   Charles, George, Reuben Barker #315 
**            Frank, Byron Barker #316
**            Mary Barker #312

   1864 - 1865 =  George, Charles and William Barker are in the Civil War

**1865 = Aner, Cary A, Charles, Frank, G.W., Reuben Barker #415, page 61

   1880 Census Records 

 Name                                Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace 
 Aner BARKER                       Self          M               Female   W   60      NY       Keep Boarder        NY                   NY  
 Carrie BARKER                     Dau          S               Female   W   17      NY       At Home              NY                   NY  
 Frank BARKER                      Son                           Male       W   26      NY       Us Army                   NY                   NY  
 Hannah KNICKERBOCKER   Aunt                          Female   W    77     NY                                              NY                        CT  
 William JOHNSON               Other        D               Male       W   55     NY       Carpenter                       ENG                       CT  
 Sarah BANTA                       Other         S              Female    W   28     NY      Teaching School     NY             NY  
 Emmy BANTA                      Other         S              Female    W    21    NY      Teaching School      NY              NY  

   1887 = Aner  moves to Emporium (Cameron) PA 

1899 Thursday June 15
Cameron County Press 
Front Page 
Mrs. Aner Barker aged 79 years, five months and three days died at the residence of her son George Barker, on fifth street, last Saturday, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Barker is survived by her husband, Reuben Barker, who is very feeble at his advanced age of 82 and will soon follow her to the other world. 

Lester Knickerbocker, a brother, arrived from Cross Fork in time for the funeral. William Knickerbocker, of this place, who is in very feeble health is also a brother. 

Deceased has resided in Emporium PA for twelve years and was always a kind, affectionate lady and has gone to meet her reward. The funeral services were held from the family residence on Monday, at 2:00 PM, Rev. Shriner officiating. 
I also remembered e-mailing a John Knickerbocker about a Charles Knickerbocker and William Knickerbocker and he said he was a second cousin or cousin of his grandfather. 
 ( copy of the information for my family files. )

KNICKERBOCKER, HARRY                1923  MANCHESTER        
KNICKERBOCKER, HELEN                 1928  PHELPS            
KNICKERBOCKER, JAMES C.             1926  GENEVA    
        
KNICKERBOCKER, KATIE A.               1882  MANCHESTER        
KNICKERBOCKER, SIDNEY               1899  MANCHESTER        
KNICKERBOCKER, TERESA               1867  MANCHESTER        

Deaths in the Village/City of Canandaigua, 1882 - 1889
Please contact the City Clerk, City Hall, Main Street, Canandaigua NY 14424, for actual records of this file.
Barker           Eva        C.      14 Feb 1889        62  

More About Aner Knickerbocker:
Burial: 1899, Newton Cemetary, Emporium (Cameron) PA
Resided at: 1899, Fifth Street Emporium PA  (Cameron) PA
        
Children of Reuben Barker and Aner Knickerbocker are:
+       12      i.      Charles Ancel8 Barker, born March 19, 1840 in Naples, New York; died October 1933 in Phildelphia, PA.
+       13      ii.     George W. Barker,  Sr., born April 03, 1846 in Naples, New York (Ontario); died May 25, 1926 in Emporium PA (Cameron).
        14      iii.    Frank Barker, born 1851; died August 14, 1919 in Modesto, CA Stanislaus County.

Notes for Frank Barker:
1874 - Frank apparently moved to Cameron County with his father and brothers before leaving for California. Also I found that Knickerbockers had moved to California - maybe they moved as a group. The years of the name Knickerbocker appearing in California would make it possible for this to happen. 

According to CADI Frank died in Stanislaus county Aug. 14, 1919....cert #
33708; no spouses initials, age 68 

Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper
1919
Thursday September 25
Emporium Independent
front page
Mr. George Barker, Sr., recently received word announcing the death of his brother FRANK at Modesto Calif., Deceased had many friends in Emporium and spent several weeks here this summer visiting among relatives. Mr Barker has the sympathy of his many friends in his sad bereavement. 


**** MISC/ NOTES on Modesto Calif searching 
Web page mark : http://cmug.com/~minesroad/index.Barh.html

Name                                      Year  Information Type  Item No.  
Barker, F.              1875  Lodge         113625  
Barker, Frank           1880  Lodge                  16206  
Barker, Frank P.                1922  Biography           91334  
Knickerbecker, Ada      1903  Deed of Trust      63143  
Knickerbecker, W.W.     1903  Deed of Trust      63144  
Knickerbocker, Eugene   1922  Organization       94106  

Lodge : Members or elected officers of a fraternal lodge. Gives names, titles, date, and name and location of lodge. Useful for learning the community spirit and location of an individual.

Biography : Gives life history of a person. Amount and type of information varies. Usually contains information about the person's nativity, residents, employment, achievements, and family.

Deed of Trust : Gives names of transacting parties, property description, and amount of secured. Information varies.

Organization : News of a person associated with an organization. This may include Native Sons, Native Daughters, pioneer societies, labor organizations, boards, committees, and other types of organizations.

To order the information from the California Genealogy Index, write down the name, year, type of information, and item number exactly as shown in the index. Each item cost $10 (US dollars only). If two or more item numbers are the same, just list one of them. You will receive all of the items with the same item number for just $10. Send the request and cash, check, or money order to: 
Dan Mosier, Mines Road Books, P.O. Box 3185, Fremont, CA 94539, Please make checks payable to Mines Road Books.

Modesto Business Men's Association

The Modesto Arch, Circa 1920
The arch at Ninth and I Streets was erected by the Modesto Business Men's Association in 1911 to promote economic development. The slogan "Water Wealth Contentment Health" was chosen as part of a contest. The architect was Bernard Joseph.

More About Frank Barker:
Resided at: 1919, Modesta CA

        15      iv.     Byron Barker, born 1852; died January 22, 1861.

Notes for Byron Barker:

Fairview Cemetery
Village of Naples - Ontario County NY
BARKER 
Byron, son of Reuben & Anna; died Jan 22 1861; age 8-5-20;
 

More About Byron Barker:
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Naples New York
Medical Information: Died at 8 years-5 months -20 days

        16      v.      Carrie A. Barker, born 1853.


        10.  George7 Barker (Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1)  He married unknown wife to George Barker.  
        
Child of George Barker and unknown Barker is:
        17      i.      Frank8 Barker.



Generation No. 3

        12.  Charles Ancel8 Barker (Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born March 19, 1840 in Naples, New York, and died October 1933 in Phildelphia, PA.  He married Mary Elizabeth Cox, daughter of John Cox and Jemima Stevens.  She was born December 04, 1860.

Notes for Charles Ancel Barker:
1863 to 1865 Civil War, age 21

Charles was in the 148th out of New York. There is not much information out there on the 148th, but I did get some help from a Civil War Novelist (John Imhof). He found that the 148th was in the Eighteen Corps and suffered high causalities at the Battle of Cold Harbor and at Petersburg VA. They suffered 267 deaths during their service. 
According to John Imhof, "It is unfortunate but true that the amount of writing about an individual unit depended largely on who survived. If some of the better educated members survived you often got a good regimental history." 

Information received from the National Archives July 18, 1998; 
        Company Muster in Roll
        Co G, 148th Reg't NY Infantry 
        Age 21 years 
        Appears on COMPANY MUSTER IN ROLL 
        of the Organization named above. Roll dated Geneva NY, September 12, 1862
        Muster in date September 2, 1862
        Joined for duty and enrolled: 
        When August 25, 1862
        Where Naples
        Period 3 years 

        Company Muster in Roll
        September 14 to October 21, 1862
          Present 
        October 31, 1862 to July 28, 1863
          Present 
        July and August 1863
          Present
        September and October 1863
          Present 
        November and December 1863
         Present 
        January through June 1864
         Present 
        July and August 1864
         Absent Remarks : sick in 18 AC Hospital 
        September and October 1864
         Present 
        November and December 1864
         Absent / Remarks : Sick USA General Hostital 
         Fort Monroe, VA

        Hospital Muster Roll
        USA General Hospital 
        Fort Monroe VA 
        November and December 1864
         Present / Remarks : No descriptive list 
        January and February 1865
         Present / Remarks : No descriptive list 
                                  2nd ward (Hampton Section) 
        March and April 1865
         Present / Remarks : No descriptive list 
                                  2nd ward (1 section / division)
        
        Company Muster-out Roll dated Richmond VA / June 22, 1865 
         Last paid to August 31, 1864
         Clothing settled August 31, 1863; drawn since $43.20
         Remarks: Absent sick Sent to Hospital October 26, 1864. Paid for Oct., Nov & Dec 1864 for Major Howell. Mustered out June 11, 1865 by Lieut. DB Wilson by, virtue GO War Dept Dated May 3, 1865.
        Individual Muster-out Roll of the organization named above, Roll dated Fort Monroe, June 11, 1865. Muster-out to date June 11, 1865, Last paid to August 31, 1864.
        Clothing settled :
         Last settled August 31, 1863
         Am't for cloth'g in kind or money adv'd $43.30
        Bounty paid due -  $100.00
        Remarks : Accountable for Knapsack, Haversack and Canteen. Mustered out by order War Dept. Dated May 3rd, 1865. Patient in US General Hospital For Monroe VA. 

Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper 
1926 Thursday March 18
Press/Independent
"Local & Personal News"

Charles A. Barker, of Williamsport, is spending some time in town visiting his brother, George Barker, Sr. The brothers are Civil War veterans, both having served in the 148th New York Regiment and in company G, and have many interesting experiences to tell of warfare in the old days. Charles is aged 86 years and George or "Chub" as he is familiarly called by his many friends has passed his eightieth milestone and both are active and enjoy good health. 

More About Charles Ancel Barker:
Military: 1864, Civil War  Pvt. Co G 148 Regiment NY Vol Infantry discharge date 5-19-1865
Resided at: March 18, 1926, Williamsport, PA ( Lycoming)
        
Children of Charles Barker and Mary Cox are:
        18      i.      Charles Ancel9 Barker, Jr, born 1892.
+       19      ii.     Geneva Evelyn Barker, born April 03, 1903.


        13.  George W.8 Barker,  Sr. (Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born April 03, 1846 in Naples, New York (Ontario), and died May 25, 1926 in Emporium PA (Cameron).  He married Martha Almira Housler September 07, 1867, daughter of Merrick Housler and Elizabeth Mason.  She was born July 05, 1852 in Rich Valley, PA (Cameron), and died May 10, 1929 in East 5th Street Emporium  PA (Cameron).

Notes for George W. Barker,  Sr.:

1864 to 1865 Civil War, age 18

George was in the 148th out of New York. There is not much information out there on the 148th, but I did get some help from a Civil War Novelist (John Imhof). He found that the 148th was in the Eighteen Corps and suffered high causalities at the Battle of Cold Harbor and at Petersburg VA. They suffered 267 deaths during their service. 
According to John Imhof, "It is unfortunate but true that the amount of writing about an individual unit depended largely on who survived. If some of the better educated members survived you often got a good regimental history." 

National Archives has been contacted. May 1998. File received July 18, 1998. 
Records received from the National Archives ; 

        George W. Barker appears with the Rank of Pvt on: 

        Muster and Descriptive Roll of a Detachment of US Vols forwarded 
        for the 148th NY Infantry Roll dated Canandaigua, NY April 6, 1864. 
        Where born Naples, New York
        Age 18 yrs, Occupation Farmer
        When enlisted March 31, 1864
        For what period enlisted 3 years 
        Eyes grey       Hair Brown 
        Complexion   Medium    Height 5' 5"
        When mustered in March 31, 1864
        Where mustered in Canaudaigua
        Remarks : Credited to the town of Naples, Ontario County, 25" District, New York 
        
        Company Muster Roll : 
        March and April of 1864, present  
        May and June of 1864, absent with remarks : 
          2nd installment US Bounty $40. due. Recd 1 mos pay in advance Sick. sent to 18 AC Hospital. 
        July and Aug of 1864, absent with Remarks : 
          absent sick, 2nd installment US Bounty $40. due, recd 1 mos. pay. 
        Sept and Oct of 1864, absent sick. 
        Nov and Dec 1864 absent with Remarks : 
          absent sick, Balfour General Hospital Portsmouth Va.  
        Jan and Feb 1965 absent with Remarks: 
          absent sick in Balfour General Hospital Portsmouth Va.        
        Mch and April 1865 absent with Remarks : 
          absent and sick in Balfour Hospital, Portsmouth Va. 
                
        Co. Muster-out Roll : 
        Dated Richmond, Va, June 22, 1865 
        Last paid to Dec 31, 1864
        Clothing account : 
        Last settled March 31, 1864; drawn since $43.50
        Bounty paid $140.00 due $160.00
        Remarks : Discharged May 16, 1865 by order from War Dept. at Portsmouth VA

148th Regiment Infantry


Organized at Geneva, N.Y., and mustered in September 14, 1862. Left State for Suffolk, Va., September 22, 1862. Attached to Viele's Command, Norfolk, Va., 7th Army Corps, Dept. of Virginia, to July, 1863. Norfolk, Va.. Dept. of Virginia and North Carolina, to October, 1863. Wistar's Brigade, United States forces, Yorktown, Va.; Dept. of Virginia and North Carolina, to April, 1864. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 18th Army Corps, Army of the James, to September, 1864. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 18th Army Corps, to December, 1864. 4th Brigade, 1st Division, 24th Army Corps, to May, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 24th Army Corps, to June, 1865.


SERVICE.--Garrison and guard duty at Norfolk, Va., until October, 1863, and at Yorktown, Va., until April, 1864. Wistar's Expedition against Richmond February 6-8, 1864. Butler's operations on south side of the James and against Petersburg and Richmond May 4-28. Occupation of City Point and Bermuda Hundred, Va., May 5. Swift Creek or Arrow field Church May 9-10. Operations against Fort Darling May 12-16. Battle of Drury's Bluff May 14-16. Bermuda Hundred May 16-27. Moved to White House, thence to Cold Harbor, May 28-31. Battles about Cold Harbor June 1-12. Before Petersburg June 15-18. Siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond June 16, 1864, to April 2, 1865. Duty In the trenches before Petersburg and on the Bermuda Hundred front until September 27. Mine Explosion, Petersburg (Reserve). Battle of Chaffin's Farm, New Market Heights, September 28-30. Battle of Fair Oaks October 27-28. Duty in trenches before Richmond until March, 1865. Appomattox Campaign March 28-April 9. On line of Hatcher's and Gravelly Runs March 29-30. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Pursuit of Lee April 3-9. Rice's Station April 6. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. Duty in the Department of Virginia until June. Mustered out June 22, 1865. Veterans and Recruits transferred to 100th New York Infantry.
Regiment lost during service 4 Officers and 112 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 149 Enlisted men by disease. Total 267.


MISC NOTES: 
1866 = George moves to Emporium PA  
Cameron County = 1910 Census report : Laborer at Court House, age 64.
 
1866
Geroge came to Emporium (Cameron) PA, after the Civil War, and worked in the area saw mills. In 1895 he went to work at the courthouse as a janitor and continued in that position for 30 years. 


Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper
1919
Thursday September 25
Emporium Independent
front page
Mr. George Barker, Sr., recently received word announcing the death of his brother FRANK at Modesta Calif., 
Deceased had many friends in Emporium and spent several weeks here this summer visiting among relatives. Mr Barker has the sympathy of his many friends in his sad bereavement. 

Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper
1920
Thursday, July 29
Emporium Independent
front page 
BUILT IN 1863
Mr. George Barker, Sr., informs us that while looking over some old records at the Court House he found that the old court house was built in 1863. It has often been asked when the first court house was erected. 

Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper
1922 - Thursday, April 13
Press/Independent
Front Page
STILL YOUNG AT 76 
Mr. George Barker., the active and jovial Court House janitor, celebrated his 76th birthday last Tuesday. "Chub" was presented with a $5 gold piece, as a slight token of appreciation, by the Court House occupants. 

Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper

1926
Thursday, March 18
Press Independent
"Local & Personal News" 
Chares A. Barker, of Williamsport, is spending some time in town visiting his brother, George Barker, Sr. The brothers are Civil War veterans, both having served in the 148th New York Regiment and in Company G, and have many interesting experiences to tell of warfare in the old days.
Charles is aged 86 years and George or "Chub" as he is familiarly called by his many friends has passed the eightieth milestone and both are active and enjoy  good health. 

Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper
1926
Thursday April 29
"Local & Personal News" 
George Barker, Sr., was able to be around again the last of the week and greet his many friends who were glad to know he has recovered from his recent serious illness.

Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper
1926
Thursday. May 27
Press Independent
front page 
SUDDEN DEATH OF GEORGE BARKER, SR
Aged Veteran Died at this Home on Fifth Street Tuesday Afternoon 

George Barker, Sr., aged 80 years, died suddenly at his home Tuesday afternoon, from the effects of a paralytic stroke suffered that morning. Mr. Barker had recently recovered from a serious illness, and was about as usual on Monday, and apparently was fully restored to health. He was one the community's best known and respected citizens, and has been the popular janitor for the Court House building and offices for the past 30 years. Previous to 1895, Mr Barker worked in the saw mills for many years. 
George Barker was born April 3, 1846, in Naples, N.Y., being the son of Aner and Reuben Barker. He came to Emporium at  the close of the Civil War in which he gave active service with his brother, Charles, in 148 Company G New York Volunteers. 
Since 1866 he has resided here continuously, having married in 1867, Miss Martha Housler, daughter of the late Judge Merrick Housler. To this union seven children were born, five surviving as follows; 
George, Pittsburgh; 
and Edgar of LeRoy New York; 
Merrick, Mrs. Lena Benson, Cora, Emporium. 
The following grandchildren also survived: 
Milford Barker Joyce, of Detroit; 
Mrs. Roy Gates, Emporium; 
Mrs Harold Ling of Malone New York; 
Paul and Viola Barker of LeRoy, New York; 
Ronald, Marion, Neil, Clarice and Beatrice Barker of Emporium. 
Four great grandchildren also survive him and 
his brother, Charles Barker, of Williamsport, who is 86 years old. 

Funeral services are being held this afternoon from the late home, with Rev. J. M. Brennan officiating. 

Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper
1926
Thursday June 3
Press Independent
front page 
FUNERAL SERVICES LARGELY ATTENDED
Many Relatives and Friends Present at the Services for George Barker, Sr. 

The funeral services conducted last Thursday afternoon for the late George Barker, Sr., were largely attended by relatives and friends, and a touching tribute to the departed citizen was paid in the sermon by Rev. J. M. Brennan, pastor of the Methodist Church. 

The services at the home were followed by the patriotic rites at the grave in charge of the American Legion members. Mr. Barker was a Civil War veteran and was one of the few remaining in the county. 

The following from out of town attended the obsequies:  
John W. Housler, Mr and Mrs Thos. Bailbourne, Mrs Julia Strawbridge, Miss Lulu Lewis, Geo. Walker and J. A. Dice, of Sterling Run; 
Miss Mattie Collins of Huntley; 
H. B. Mutthersbough and S.P. Krieder, of Driftwood; 
Rev. and Mrs Dan Coney, of Jersey Shore; 
Mr and Mrs E.  G. Barker, Miss Viola and  Paul Barker of LeRoy, N.Y.; 
Milford Barker Joyce, of Detroit; 
Geo. Barker, Jr of Pittsburgh; and 
Geo. Leavitt, of Driftwood. 

 
SHOOTING AFFAIR. 

We learn that there was a shooting affray at the American Hotel Monday evening.  There are so many rumors and stories in relation to the matter that it is hard to get the facts.   As near as we can learn, Merrick Barker and two or three young men had some disturbance             with M. Jacob Link, proprietor of the American Hotel, and drove them out of the house with  a chair. When the lads got outside they broke out some windows and link went out and fired    five shots at them from a pistol. Young Barker was hit in the right hand and hip.   We learn at the time of going to press that the boy�s father will have Mr. Link arrested  and then the facts can be ascertained. 

Courtesy of Cameron County Historical Society 

The American Hotel, ( Im told by some old timers) is now the Moose club located on east Allegheny Avenue in Emporium. I had My brother ( Chief of Police) Al see if he could find any documentation of this "Trial" In the promontory�s office. He�s in pretty tight with the Court House Gang. All that was found was Magistrate Larabee�s arraignment notations, a Bench warrant for J. Link. ( apparently he got his dates mixed up failed to appear) and the closure. 

Merrick�s father George did press charges, but when heads cooled and time passed the matter would eventually be dropped, or "null prosed" to use legal terms. This would suggest that Merrick and friends may have instigated the incident. 

More About George W. Barker,  Sr.:
Burial: May 27, 1926, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Graduation: 1866, moved to Emporium, PA (Cameron) and worked in the saw mills
Military: March 1864, Civil War  Pvt. Co G 148 Regiment NY Vol Infantry discharge date 5-19-1865
Occupation 1: 1915, Janitor at Court House buildings for 30 years
Occupation 2: 1864, Family stories that he was drummer in Civil War
Resided at: May 26, 1926, Fifth Street Emporium PA

Notes for Martha Almira Housler:
Tombstone date : 5 July 1852 and the Obituary says 1853 on the Birth year. 

Article found by Mike Neyman 

From the "History of Cameron County" page 100

OYER & TERMINER 

(A special thanks to Prothonotary David J. Reed and the venerable G. June Leonard for their research and help with the following)...

Emporium, January 14, 1908, Tuesday at 3:00 P.M. - The Honorable Harry Alvan Hall, President Judge presides over the Court of Oyer Terminer (the High Court) in the Cameron County Court House. The indictment is read to the defendant, Ora O'Dell, charging him with "felonious and willful murder" of his wife, Mary O'Dell, who was found shot to death in October of 1907. O'Dell pleads not guilty to premeditated murder, and Jury selection begins. The first day of the Commonwealth vs. Ora O'Dell ends at 5:15 P.M.

January 15 - by 11:30 am the Jury has been selected and sworn in: George Darrin, Ernest Housler, Almond Matheson, W.R. Hicks, Richard Hirsch, John McClennahan, Floyd Barton, Mark Goss, G.E. Housler, T.N. Hackett, O.L. Bailey and Frank Pearsall will decide the fate of Ora O'Dell.

J.P. McNarney, the Prosecutor, gives his opening statement as Judge Hall, Judge John McDonald, Associate Judge, and Judge LaBarr look on. For the Defense, F.A. Johnson, Esq. addresses the jurors.

At 2:00 P.M., District Attorney McNarny begins his case and the parade of witnesses commences: Earl Saunders, Geo. P. Jones, Mrs. Ben Hackett, Fred Haupt, Mrs. Chas. Brock, Roy Chadwick, Dr. Smith, Dr. Hielman, M. M. Larrabee, W.J. Leavitt, Frank Misudy, Mrs. Stoddard, Mrs. Mattie Morgan. Mrs. Reuben Wheaton, Mrs. Geo. Barker. Lell Haskins, and Jennie O'Dell testify against the Defendant.

January 16, 9:58 A.M. - The Commonwealth rests its case and the Defense of Ora O'Dell begins: Frank Phaloy, Allen Hamittan, Chas. Wiley, U.A.Palmer, Geo. Wright, Mrs. M. Hackett, Mr Getchell, Frank Strider, Lydia Miller, Ed Huff, John Kribe, Charles Johnson, John
L. Johnson, Tom Norris, Mrs. Palmer, T.B. Lloyd, Dr. Falk, Dr. Bush, F.D. Leel, Peter Sweikart, Steve Van Wert, Tom Waddington, John Bair, Tom Huff and Harvey Tompkins testify for the defendant.

At 4:17 PM., Ora O'Dell takes the stand in his own defense. Court adjourns for the day as J.D. Swope, High Sheriff, Escorts O'Dell back to the Jail.

January 17, 10:24 A.M. - The Defense rests and the Prosecution recalls various witnesses, and new rebuttal witnesses are sworn and testify: Flossie Taggart, Henry Haupt, Joe Trerndel, Geo. Metsger, Jr. and Mrs. Curtis. Trial testimony concludes at 11:30 A.M. From 1:35 P.M. until 3:00 P.M., J.C. Johnson gives the closing statement on behalf on O'Dell. McNarny follows, and sits down at 3:44 P.M. Judge hall charges the Jurors until 5:10 P.M.

The Jury retires and deliberates for six hours and fifteen minuets. At 11:25 P.M., having heard 22 witnesses for the prosecution and 25 witnesses for the Defense, the solemn twelve return and render their verdict: "We find the Defendant, Ora O'Dell, Guilty of murder in the first degree."

January 18, 10:00 A.M. - Ora O'Dell stands before Judge Hall. The sentence is passed: "It is considered by the Court that you, the said Ora O'Dell, be taken Hence to the jail of the County of Cameron, whence you came, and thence, at a date to be fixed by the Governor of Pennsylvania, to the place of execution, at some safe and convenient place within the walls or yard of the Jail of the County of Cameron, and that you be there hanged by the neck until you are dead and may God in his infinite compassion have mercy upon your soul." The trial of Ora O'Dell is over.

June 2, 1908 - A strong board is secured between the Court House and the Jail. A noose dangles from the board. A dark curtain encircles the "safe and convenient place" of execution. Onlookers jockey for vantage points on the hill above the scene, trying to get a glimpse of Ora O'Dell's day of reckoning. 

At 8:10 A.M., the last human being to be legally executed in Cameron County meets his maker.

by E. W. Tompkins, III 

1910 Census report - age 57

 
Information obtained from Cameron County Historical Society 

1928
Thursday, May 24
"Local & Personal News" 
Rev. and MRs. Daniel Coney and family, Charles A. Barker of Morris, and Mrs. George Dawson and Grandson, Lester Krause of Philadelphia, were guests of Mrs. Martha Barker. 

1929 
Thursday May 16
Press/Independent 
front page 
ESTEEMED LADY ANSWERS SUMMONS 
Mrs. Martha Barker Died Friday at Her Home on East Fifth Street
In the passing of Mrs. Martha Barker, Friday, May 10th,  Cameron County loses another of its pioneer citizens. 
Death came to Mrs. Barker in the 76th year of her life following a week's illness of heart trouble. Hew death took place in her home on East Fifth Street.

Mrs. Barker was born in Rich Valley in 1853 to Merrick and Elizabeth Housler. She was married to George Barker of Emporium, who died three years ago. 
She had lived in Emporium and vicinity all her life and was beloved by a circle of friends who will sadly miss her. 

She is survived by five children; Cora, Merrick, and Mrs Barney Benson of Emporium; Edgar G. of LeRoy, New York and George Barker of Pittsburgh. 

The funeral was held Sunday from her late home on East Fifth Street with Rev. S. S. Carnell officiating. 

Burial was made in Newton Cemetery. 

More About Martha Almira Housler:
Burial: Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Resided at: 1929, East Fifth Street, Emporium PA

More About George Barker and Martha Housler:
Marriage: September 07, 1867
        
Children of George Barker and Martha Housler are:
+       20      i.      Minnie B.9 Barker, born 1868 in Emporium PA (Cameron); died December 03, 1917 in Cameron County PA.
+       21      ii.     Merrick Charles Barker, born June 08, 1870 in Cameron County PA; died April 28, 1951 in Cameron County PA.
+       22      iii.    Edgar Griswald Barker, born January 18, 1872 in Williamsport, PA (Lycoming); died January 17, 1952 in Painsville, Ohio.
        23      iv.     Cora Evelyn Barker, born September 25, 1876 in Shippen Township, Pennsylvania; died May 11, 1967 in Maple View Rest Home Coudersport PA.

Notes for Cora Evelyn Barker:
June 2, 1900

Cora Evelyn Barker, received a permanent teaching certificate #6. The sixth one  given in Pennsylvania.

1910 Census report : Teacher public schools age 34

Name:  BARKER, CORA  
Social Security Number:  206-36-4069  
Date of Death:  15 May 1967  
Date of Birth:  25 Sep 1876  
Residence (2/88 and prior):   
Last Residence (Zip):  16915 Coudersport, Potter, PA  
Lump Sum Payment Location (Zip):   
Reliability of Data:  Report verified with a family member or someone acting on behalf of the family.  

1967 
Thursday May 18
Press/Independent 
page 4 
CORA E. BARKER DIES: LONG TIME TEACHER 
Miss Cora E. Barker died early last Thursday morning in the  Maple View Rest Home, Coudersport, where she had been a guest for the past two years, and another chapter in the history of Cameron County has been closed. 

Miss Barker had taught in local schools for approximately 50 years when she retired in 1947. She began teaching before the turn of the century and she received permanent certification as a teacher on June 2, 1900, with certificate no. 6. 

She was born September 25, 1876 in Shippen Township, the daughter of late George and Martha Housler Barker, pioneer Cameron County residents. She was educated in local schools, and began teaching while in her teens. 

Miss Barker had taught in the Plank Road Hollow School, the East Ward School, several other Township Schools and at the time of her retirement she was principal of the old West Ward School on West Sixth Street. She taught principally in the fifth, sixth, seventh and  eighth grades. She taught three generations of many Emporium families. 

Her former pupils will remember fondly her love of the English language, with an emphasis on poetry. They will, too, remember perhaps not so fondly her teaching on the diagramming of a sentence, although it was of great value in later educational studies. They, too, will remember her discipline which was melted out with a stern mien, but awfully tender heart. They, too, will remember her love of community and everything that was fine and beautiful. 

Miss Barker was a member of the First Methodist Church, and the local branch of the PSEA. 

She is survived locally by two nieces, Mrs. Roy (Mildred) Gates and Mrs. Thomas (Clairce) Choick and two nephews living in other areas also survive. 

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Coppersmith Funeral Home with the Rev. Samuel D. Regester, pastor of the United Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial followed in Newton Cemetery. 


More About Cora Evelyn Barker:
Burial: May 14, 1967, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Graduation: June 02, 1900, Permanent Certification as a teacher Certificate Number 6
Noted for (3): 1947, retired from teaching
Occupation 1: teacher
Occupation 2: PSEA local branch
Religion: First Methodist Church
Resided at: 1967, Maple View Rest Home Coudersport PA

        24      v.      Lena B. Barker, born August 13, 1878 in Emporium PA (Cameron); died September 23, 1965 in Maple View Rest Home Coudersport (Potter) PA.  She married Bernard Benson October 23, 1919; born 1877 in Sweden; died March 29, 1935 in Emporium PA (Cameron).

Notes for Lena B. Barker:
1910 Census report age 32


1919
Thursday October 30
Emporium Independent 
front page 
TWO WEDDINGS LAST THURSDAY 
Mr. Bernard Benson and Miss Lena Barker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Barker, of East Fifth Street, were quietly married on Thursday afternoon of last week at the Methodist Church, Rev. W.W. Banks officiating.

1965
Thursday September 30
Press / Independent
page 4 
MRS. LENA BARKER BENSON IS BURIED HERE SUNDAY 
Funeral services for Mrs. Lean Barker Benson were held Sunday afternoon at the Coppersmith Funeral Home with the Rev. Oliver H.R. Kraft, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was made in Newton Cemetery. 
Mrs. Benson died Thursday at Maple View Rest Home, Coudersport, where she had been a guest for the past six months. 
She was born in Emporium August 13, 1878, the daughter of the late George and Martha Housler Barker, pioneer Cameron County residents. She was married to Bernard Benson who died in 1935. 
Mrs. Benson is survived by one sister, Miss Cora Barker, also a guest at Maple View Rest Home, and several nieces and nephews. 
Pallbearers were Larry Caton, Earl Caton, Donald Caton, George Ellis, Carl Canton and Guy Bauer, Jr. 


More About Lena B. Barker:
Burial: September 1965, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Religion: First Methodist Church
Resided at: Emporium PA

More About Bernard Benson and Lena Barker:
Marriage: October 23, 1919

        25      vi.     George W. Barker, Jr, born May 25, 1891 in Emporium PA (Cameron); died March 11, 1936 in Emporium PA (Cameron).  He married (1) Marguerite E. Faucett December 29, 1915 in Emporium PA (Cameron); born June 26, 1894 in corner of Woodlawn & 6th  Streets, Emporium (Cameron) PA.  He married (2) L Gertrude Henry February 22, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny).

Notes for George W. Barker, Jr: 
Information obtained from: 
Cameron County Historical Society 
1916
Thursday Morning August 10
Emporium Independent 
front page 
VISITED ELMIRA 
We clip the following in regards to our hustling young Sherriff from the Elmira paper: 
Sherriff Barker, of Cameron County, Pennsylvania, of which Emporium is the county seat, arrived in the city last night, and will today confer with Sherriff Hoke, relative to securing John Mendrick and Heeman Bush, two young Pennsylvanians wanted at Emporium for alleged highway robbery. The pair were captured in this city, after a description had been sent here and were held until arrangements could be made to transport them from the State. They are accused of robbing a resident of Emporium of a quantity of jewelry and other valuables. Sherriff Barker made a trip to Albany, explained the situation to Governor Whitman, and secured extradition papers for Bush and Mendrick. They were arrested here early in July and the Cameron County Sherriff still has several says before the 30-day sentence given to the Men here as vagrants sill have expired. 


1916
Thursday Morning August 17
E.I. 
Front page 
ARGUMENT COURT 
Judge Henry Alvan Hall was in town on Wednesday and held argument court and sentenced three prisoners who had plead guilty. 
Sheriff George Barker, Jr., left for Pittsburgh this morning with the prisoners. This make 14 prisoners Sheriff Barker has taken to the penitentiary since Jan. 1st, 1916


1917
Thursday April 19
E.I. 
Front page 
"Personal & Local News" 
Sherriff George Barker, Jr., accompanied by two deputies took six prisoners to the Western Penitentiary on Monday. This makes a total of 20 prisoners Sheriff Barker has taken to the Penitentiary at Pittsburgh in a year. 


1917
Thursday April 19
E.I.
Front page 
SHERIFF BARKER IN PITTSBURGH 
Sheriff George Barker, Jr., accompanied by his wife, and Mr. and Mrs. George McClellan left Monday evening for Pittsburgh, accompanied by two prisoners, who will undergo imprisonment in the Western Penitentiary. This makes a total of 23 prisoners Sheriff Barker has taken to the Pen since he went into office January 1, 1916, and of this number but one was a resident of Cameron County. 

1917
Thursday, May 24
Emporium Independent
Front page 
SHERIFF IN HARRISBURG 
Sheriff Barker went to Harrisburg Tuesday to attend a conference of all sheriffs of the State, which was called by Govenor Brumbaugh. It is understood that the idea is to get a correct and uniform interpretation of the selective draft act, and to discuss plans for registration. 

1917
Thurs., June 14 - "Local and Personal News"
Emporium Independent 
Sheriff George Barker, Jr., desires to thank the ladies of the National League for Women's Service for their timely assistance during the registration. This  organization, recently instituted, is doing noble work and certainly deserve the unstinted assistance of all. 

1917
Thurs., June 21 - "Local and Personal News"
Emporium Independent 
Sheriff George Barker, Jr., was a visitor at Huntingdon, PA., last week. 

1930
January 23
Press Independent
front page 
SHORT SESSION OF JANUARY COURT 
Cameron County Court convened Monday with President Judge E. H.  Baird of Ridgway, as presiding officer. J. J. Lingle and J. A. Barclay assisted the Judge. 
The court session was very brief, lasting but one day. Jurymen had all been dismissed previous to last Monday. 
During the day, George Barker was granted a divorce. 

1930
Thursday February 27
Press Independent
front page 
WEDDED
The marriage of Miss Gertrude Henry and George Barker of Pittsburgh, took place Saturday. February 22nd at Pittsburgh. Mr Barker is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Barker of East Fifth Street. 


1936
Thursday  March 12
Press Independent
front page 
COUNTY'S YOUNGEST SHERIFF DIED HERE 
George Barker, former county sheriff, died at the home of his sister, Miss Cora Barker yesterday morning of an illness of four days duration. He was employed as a candy salesman at the time of his death. 
Mr. Barker who held the office of Sheriff of this county from 196 to 1920, was the youngest officer to hold that office in the his story of this county. At the time he was 24 years of age. He moved to Pittsburgh soon after completing his term here and he lived there until last December when he returned here. 
He was born in this place  May 25, 1891, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Barker. He was married to Miss Gertrude Henry at Pittsburgh February 22, 1930.

Funeral services will be held at the home of Miss Cora Barker tomorrow afternoon. Services will be in charge of Rev. C. F. Berkheimer and interment will be made in the family plot in Newton Cemetery. 
He is survived by his wife, two sisters, Miss Cora and Mrs. Lena B. Benson, Emporium and two brothers Merrick, Emporium and Edgar, Painsville, Ohio. 

More About George W. Barker, Jr:
Burial: March 1936, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Graduation: 1916, Youngest Sheriff for Emporium (Cameron)  PA 1916 to 1920
Occupation: Candy Salesman
Resided at: March 1936, Emporium PA

Notes for Marguerite E. Faucett:
1910

Marguerite and her mother, Effie, were living with Effie's aunt, Samatha Jordon Shaffer, in Shippen Township, Cameron County PA. 

More About Marguerite E. Faucett:
Occupation: 1915, saleslady
Resided at: 1910, resided Shippen Township (Cameron) PA

More About George Barker and Marguerite Faucett:
Marriage: December 29, 1915, Emporium PA (Cameron)

More About George Barker and L Henry:
Marriage: February 22, 1930, Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny)

        26      vii.    L. Martha Barker, born December 13, 1893; died July 28, 1894.

Notes for L. Martha Barker:
1894 
Thursday August 2
Cameron County Press
front page 
OBITUARY
MARTHA, aged eight months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Barker, died at the family residence on Sixth Street last Saturday, of pneumonia. The funeral took place Sunday, at 4PM. The parents have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. 

DIED BARKER - In Emporium, PA., Jull 28th, 1894, MARTHA, aged seven months and two weeks daughter of GEORGE and MARTHA BARKER. 

The cradle is empty now, but the little head that was pillowed there is at rest; it will never ache again, and the tossing arms lie still. "It is well with thee child," because it is with Christ. 
                The form that was our household pride, 
                        Lies in the clay; 
                As meadow stream lets softly glide, 
                        She passed in beauty fron our side, 
                To Heaven away.

More About L. Martha Barker:
Burial: Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Cause of Death: Pneumonia


Generation No. 4

        19.  Geneva Evelyn9 Barker (Charles Ancel8, Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born April 03, 1903.  She married Daniel Ritchie Coney.  

Notes for Daniel Ritchie Coney:
For more information on the Coney line  - refer to the Coney Family Files 
        
Child of Geneva Barker and Daniel Coney is:
        27      i.      Elmer C.10 Coney.


        20.  Minnie B.9 Barker (George W.8, Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born 1868 in Emporium PA (Cameron), and died December 03, 1917 in Cameron County PA.  She married Thomas Joyce October 03, 1896 in Olean, New York, son of Thomas Joyce.  He was born October 18, 1860 in New Brunswick, Canada, and died July 29, 1936 in Emporium PA (Cameron).

Notes for Minnie B. Barker:
Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper

1917
Thursday December 6
Emporium Independent
front page 
MRS THOMAS JOYCE DIES ON MONDAY
Another of Emporium's well known and popular women answered the final summons last Monday morning at 12:48 o'clock in the death of Mrs. Minnie Barker Joyce, wife of Thomas Joyce, at their home, 222 West Fifth street. Death was due to paralysis, of which the deceased had been a sufferer for the past five weeks. 
Mrs. Joyce was aged 49 years, 5 months and 22 days and was born in Emporium. She was married October 3, 1896, at Olean, New York. Two children; one son, Milfred, and one daughter, Miss Mildred, survive. Besides these she is survived by her father  and mother, Mr and Mrs. George Barker, Sr., and by two sisters, Cora and Lena Barker. and by three brothers, Merrick, George Barker and Edward, the latter residing in Ishpeming, Mich.
Mrs. Joyce was one of Emporium's best known and most highly respected women. She had been a resident of the town all her life and was a member of the M.E. Church here. 
Before her marriage she had been employed as a teacher in the Emporium public schools and had always been an efficient, faithful and loyal instructor. In her immediate neighborhood she was best beloved by those who knew her best. 
The funeral was held this afternoon. Services were conducted at the house at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. W.W. Banks, pastor of the M.E. Church in charge. Interment was made in Newton Cemetery. 

More About Minnie B. Barker:
Burial: December 06, 1917, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Occupation: Teacher, Emporium Public School System
Religion: M. E. Church
Resided at: December 06, 1917, 222 West Fifth Street, Emporium PA

Notes for Thomas Joyce:
Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper
1936
Thursday July 30
Press/Independent
front page 
CITIZEN SUCCUMBS TO HEART ATTACK 
Death took an old time county lumberman yesterday morning when Thomas Joyce passed away at this home on West Fifth Street, of a heart attack. He had been ill for 3 months. 
Mr. Joyce, who was 76 years of age came to this county fifty-five years ago where he engaged in lumbering. Of late years he had a varied occupational career. 
He was born in New Brunswick, Canada, in October 3, 1860, the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Joyce. He married the former Miss Minnie Barker of Emporium in Olean, October 3, 1896. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church here. 
Funeral services will be held at the late home tomorrow afternoon with Rev. William  Armstrong, pastor of the local Methodist Episcopal  Church in charge. Interment will be made in the Newton Cemetery. 
The deceased is survived by two children, Mrs Mildred Gates, Emporium and Milford, Detroit, and by a brother, William, Kennedy Wisconsin and a sister Mrs. John Logie, Linneus Maine. 

More About Thomas Joyce:
Burial: August 1936, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Religion: Methodist Episcopal Church
Resided at: 1936, West Fifth Street, Emporium PA

More About Thomas Joyce and Minnie Barker:
Marriage: October 03, 1896, Olean, New York
        
Children of Minnie Barker and Thomas Joyce are:
+       28      i.      Milford10 Joyce, born August 26, 1897 in Emporium PA (Cameron); died June 08, 1973 in Detroit, (Wayne) MI.
        29      ii.     Mildred Joyce, born August 05, 1899 in Emporium PA (Cameron); died January 02, 1994 in Smethport, PA (McKean).  She married Victor Ray Gates 1924; born December 03, 1895 in Parker's Landing PA; died November 10, 1981.

Notes for Mildred Joyce:
She was raised on her father's dairy farm on Rich Valley Road and in 1916, when the farm was sold to Aetna Powder Company. moved to West 5th Street in Emporium, where she lived for 75 years. 

1936, obituary of father was residing in Emporium Pa

More About Mildred Joyce:
Burial: January 06, 1994, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Graduation: 1917, Graduate of Emporium High School
Noted for (3): American Red Cross member for 25 years
Noted for (4): Cameron County Election Board
Occupation: Order of Eastern Star, Emporium Chapter #101
Religion: First  United Methodist Church
Resided at: May 27, 1926, Emporium PA

Notes for Victor Ray Gates:
Victor Roy came to Emporium in 1916 and except for service in France during WWI I, with the 20th Engineer Division, he remained. 
He retired from Sylvania's machine shop in 1961 after 27 years of service.
He was an avid hunter and fisher and supported conservation. 

More About Victor Ray Gates:
Burial: November 13, 1981, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Graduation: Emporium Lodge 382 F  & AM
Military: WWI 20th Engineer Division
Noted for (3): Sylvania Quater Century Club
Occupation 1: machinist
Occupation 2: Coudersport Consistory
Religion: First  United Methodist Church
Resided at: May 27, 1926, Emporium PA

More About Victor Gates and Mildred Joyce:
Marriage: 1924

        21.  Merrick Charles 9 Barker (George W.8, Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born June 08, 1870 in Cameron County PA, and died April 28, 1951 in Cameron County PA.  He married Nora L. Housler August 26, 1900 in Portageville (Olean), New York, daughter of Andrew Housler and Nellie Housler.  She was born October 11, 1883 in Rich Valley,Cameron Co.,Pennsylvania, and died October 10, 1958 in Emporium PA (Cameron) home of daughter Clarice Cohick.

Notes for Merrick Charles Barker:
Cameron County Press - Thursday, July 4, 1889                                                                         
SHOOTING AFFAIR. 
We learn that there was a shooting affray at the American Hotel Monday evening.  There are so many rumors and stories in relation to the matter that it is hard to get the facts.              
As near as we can learn, Merrick Barker and two or three young men had some disturbance with M. Jacob Link, proprietor of the American Hotel, and drove them out of the house with a chair. When the lads got outside they broke out some windows and link went out and fired five shots at them from a pistol. Young Barker was hit in the right hand and hip.                                
We learn at the time of going to press that the boy�s father will have Mr. Link arrested and then the facts can be ascertained. 
Courtesy of Cameron County Historical Society 
The American Hotel, ( I am told by some old timers) is now the Moose club located on east Allegheny Avenue in Emporium. I had My brother ( Chief of Police) Al see if he could find any documentation of this "Trial" In the Prothonotary�s office. He�s in pretty tight with the Court House Gang. All that was found was Magistrate Larabee�s arraignment notations, a Bench warrant for J. Link. ( apparently he got his dates mixed up failed to appear) and the closure. 
Merrick�s father George did press charges, but when heads cooled and time passed the matter would eventually be dropped, or "null prossed" to use legal terms. This would suggest that Merrick and friends may have instigated the incident. 

Information obtained from Cameron County Historical Society :

1926
Thursday July 18
"Local & Personal News "
Marion and Ronald Barker have returned from LeRoy N.Y. where they were employed for some time. 
Mrs. Paul Barker, of LeRoy New York was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Merrick Barker last week. 

1928
Thursday August 23
Mrs Merrick Barker accompanied by Mr and Mrs Harlond Floyd of Sinnamahoning, were motor visitors at Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Erie last week. 

Cameron County Historical Society 
1951
Thursday May 3
Press/Independent
page 4
MERRICK C. BARKER WAS POPULAR CITIZEN 
In the passing of Merrick C. Barker early Saturday morning Cameron County lost one of its most popular citizens. Merrick, who had been custodian at the courthouse for the past quarter of a century, died suddenly at 6:30 o'clock in his home from a heart seizure. He had worked as usual Friday but had admitted that he wasn't up to his usual good health. 
Mr. Barker was born in Cameron County, the son of George and Martha Barker, pioneer residents of the area. 
Had he lived until June 8th he would of been 81 years of age. 
With Merrick's death a half of century of public service by a father and son combination is ended. He assumed the courthouse position 26 years ago at the death of his father who had held the same post for thirty years. He had endeared himself to every worker in the courthouse through many acts of thoughtfulness and in the efficient manner in which he took care of his job. 
Prior to assuming the courthouse position Mr. Barker had been a powder worker and timber jack.
He was also popular with the public and his neighbors. He numbered his friends in the hundreds and the profusion of floral tributes testified to the esteem in which he was held in the community. Children will miss him as will an entire community. 
He is survived by his wife, the former Nora Housler; by five children: Ronald, Neil, and Mrs. Thomas (Clarice) Cohick, of Emporium; Merion of Kenvil, New Jersey and Mrs. Harlan (Beatrice) Floyd, New Castle PA. Two sisters, Cora Barker and Mrs. Lena Benson of Emporium, one brother, Edgar Barker of Painsville, Ohio and several grandchildren also survive. 
Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. J. Frederic Moore officiating. Interment was made in Newton Cemetery. 

More About Merrick Charles Barker:
Burial: May 01, 1951, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Graduation: powder worker and timberjack
Occupation: Custodian at County Courthouse Buildings
Religion: Methodist
Resided at: May 1951, Emporium PA

Notes for Nora L. Housler:
Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper

1958
Thursday October 9 
Press/Independent
page 4 
MRS. NORA BARKER DIES AFTER LENGTHY ILLNESS
Mrs. Nora Barker, life long resident of Cameron County, died at home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Cohick, East Sixth Street Extension, Tuesday shortly afternoon, following a lengthy illness. 
Mrs. Barker was born in Rich Valley October 11, 1883 the daughter of the late Andrew and Nellie Housler. She was married in 1900 to Merrick Barker who died in 1951. 
She was a devout member of the First Methodist Church.
She is survived by the following children: Ronald and Neil, Emporium; Marion, Kenvil New Jersey; Mrs. Thomas (Clarissa) Cohick, Emporium; and Mrs. Harlan (Beatrice) Floyd, New Castle.
Twelve grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren also survive as do the following brother and sisters: Mrs. Clista Lewis, Mrs. Lee Campfield, Ray Housler and Mrs. McClellan Werts. 
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the First Methodist church at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Joseph G. Rigby, pastor, officiating. Interment will be made in Newton Cemetery. 
Friends are being received at the Cohick home.

More About Nora L. Housler:
Baptised: March 02, 1952, Rev. J. Frederic Moore
Burial: October 10, 1958, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Religion: First Methodist Church
Resided at: 1958, Emporium PA

Marriage Notes for Merrick Barker and Nora Housler:
1900
Thursday August 30
Cameron County Press
front page 
WEDDINGS
Announcement was made on Monday of the marriage of Miss Nora Housler and Mr. Merrick Barker. The ceremony took place at Portageville, NY, last Sunday. The bride is daughter of Andrew Housler, of Shippen Township and is a great favorite with all who know her. The groom is the oldest of our townsmen Mr. George Barker and is an industrious young man. 

More About Merrick Barker and Nora Housler:
Marriage: August 26, 1900, Portageville (Olean), New York
        
Children of Merrick Barker and Nora Housler are:
+       30      i.      Ronald Charles10 Barker, Sr, born October 07, 1901 in Emporium PA (Cameron); died October 16, 1967 in St. Marys PA (Elk).
+       31      ii.     Neil C. Barker, born May 03, 1903 in Emporium PA (Cameron); died May 02, 1983 in Emporium PA (Cameron).
+       32      iii.    Merion E. Barker, born July 22, 1904 in Emporium PA (Cameron); died October 25, 1987 in Dover General Hospital, Morris County, New Jersey.
+       33      iv.     Clarissa Evelyn Barker, born June 14, 1908 in Emporium PA (Cameron); died March 1984 in Guy and Mary Felt Manor  Emporium PA (Cameron).
+       34      v.      Beatrice Dorthea Barker, born November 27, 1910 in Emporium PA (Cameron); died August 10, 2000 in Indian Creek Nursing Center, New Castle PA.


        22.  Edgar Griswald9 Barker (George W.8, Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born January 18, 1872 in Williamsport, PA (Lycoming), and died January 17, 1952 in Painsville, Ohio.  He married Clara Catherine Danforth December 14, 1901 in Emporium PA (Cameron), daughter of Walter Danforth and Nellie.  She was born 1884 in Emporium PA (Cameron).

Notes for Edgar Griswald Barker:
 Information obtained from Cameron County Historical Society

1900
Thursday, December 2 
"Local & Personal News" 
Mrs. Margaret Barker received word Friday that her son, Edward Barker, of MeRoy NEw York, had been quiet badly injured when he fell twelve feet. Three ribs were broken and a lung punctured but he is reported considerably improved now.
 

1926
Thursday April 8
Press/Independent
"Local & Personal News" 
Edward Barker, of LeRoy, N.Y., spent the first of the week in town being called here by the illness of his father, George Barker. 

1928
Thursday, April 12
"Local & Personal News" 
E.G. Barker and Daughter Viola, and Mr and Mrs Paul Barker and children of LeRoy New York, spent Easter with the former's mother, Mrs. Martha Barker. 

1952
Thursday January 24
Press/Independent 
page 4 
FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN PAINSVILLE, OHIO
Edgar G. Barker, 80, former Emporium resident, died January 17 at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert White, 662 Jackson Street, Painesville Ohio where he had resided for the past 19 years. He had been ill for some time. 
Mr. Barker was born in Williamsport January 18, 1872, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Barker. He came here with his parents as a youth, He followed the powder industry and after he left here had been employed in Ishpeming, Michigan and LeRoy New York. 
Besides his daughter Mrs White, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Marth Ling, Tupper Lake New York; a son Paul of Buffalo; two sisters, Cora Barker and Mrs Lena Benson, Emporium and four grandchildren. 
Funeral services were held Saturday at Painsville with the Rev. A. George Whitman, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial was made in Evergreen cemetery there. 

More About Edgar Griswald Barker:
Burial: January 20, 1952, Evergree Cemetery, Painesville Ohio
Resided at: September 16, 1920, LeRoy, New York

Notes for Clara Catherine Danforth:
Age 17 when she married Ed G. Barker. 
Her mother signed for her marriage. 
She is referred to as a   Clara K. Danforth and a Clara Catherine Danforth. 


1920 
Thursday, September 16
Press Independent 
front page 
SLEPT NINETY-EIGHT HOURS 
Paul Barker, son of Ed G. Barker, was called to LeRoy, N.Y., Monday on account of the illness of his mother, who went to sleep on Friday, September 9th and wakened about 4 o'clock Tuesday morning, about 98 hours. It is not what is known as the sleeping sickness, but it is caused by over-straining the nerves. 
Mr. and Mrs. Barker were in town September 5th and the long journey in an automobile was too much for her nerves, not being any too strong. She was taken sick on the trip back to LeRoy and was under the care of her doctor when she went to sleep. 
When she lived in New Castle she slept for four days and five hours, and also here in Emporium, at the home of her mother, she slept for 28 hours. She had two sleeping spells in New Castle caused by four serious operations at one time. 

More About Clara Catherine Danforth:
Resided at: September 16, 1920, LeRoy, New York

Marriage Notes for Edgar Barker and Clara Danforth:
Cameron County Docket "C"
#741
Page 27
Married 14 December 1902,  at Emporium, PA by Rev. Wilson A. Pugsley
Barker, Edward G. s/o George & Martha - Dynamite Maker, Age 27, Resides in Emporium PA
Danforth, Clara Kath d/o Walter & Nellie Danforth -  Age 17, mother signed, Resides Emporium PA 

1901 
Thursday December 19
Press
Front Page 
MARRIED
BARKER - DANFORTH
At the Baptist parsonage, Saturday evening, December 14th, by the Rev. W.A. Pugsley, E.G. Barker and Clara K. Danforth both of Emporium, were united in holy wedlock. 


More About Edgar Barker and Clara Danforth:
Marriage: December 14, 1901, Emporium PA (Cameron)
        
Children of Edgar Barker and Clara Danforth are:
+       35      i.      Ora Paul10 Barker, born June 26, 1902.
+       36      ii.     Martha Irene Barker, born February 13, 1905; died April 13, 1958.
+       37      iii.    Viola Louise Barker, born October 04, 1908.



Generation No. 5

        28.  Milford10 Joyce (Minnie B.9 Barker, George W.8, Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born August 26, 1897 in Emporium PA (Cameron), and died June 08, 1973 in Detroit, (Wayne) MI.  He married (1) Virginia Cowles.  She was born May 03, 1905, and died January 25, 1946.  He married (2) Alice.  

Notes for Milford Joyce:
1920 - moved to Detroit


During WWII, he was an expediter for General Motors Corp. and after the war joined   Kaiser-Frazer Corp. as a roving production troubleshooter. After Kaiser-Frazer Corp. failed in the early 50's, he founded his own company. "Joyce Expediting Corp." 

Obituary in Cameron County Press
June 13, 1973




More About Milford Joyce:
Burial: June 13, 1973, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Graduation: 1916, Graduate of Emporium High School
Military: WW II - expediter for General Motors Corp.
Noted for (3): Member of several Masonic orders.
Occupation: 32nd degree Mason
Religion: Emporium Methodist Church
Resided at: May 27, 1926, Detroit
        
Child of Milford Joyce and Virginia Cowles is:
        38      i.      Thomas Howard11 Joyce, born November 15, 1926 in Detroit Wayne County MI.  He married Carol Chadwick.

More About Thomas Howard Joyce:
Baptised: June 30, 1928, Emporium Methodist Church by Rev. Samuel S. Carnell
Graduation: member of Detroit News
Noted for (3): correspondent with Newsweek
Occupation: Washington Bureau
Resided at: 1981, Silver Springs MD


        30.  Ronald Charles10 Barker, Sr (Merrick Charles9, George W.8, Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born October 07, 1901 in Emporium PA (Cameron)1, and died October 16, 1967 in St. Marys PA (Elk)1.  He married Theadosia Francis Bowdish June 28, 1930 in St. Marys PA (Elk), daughter of Adran Bowdish and Elizabeth Carnahan.  She was born July 27, 1910 in Brookville, PA2, and died May 29, 1994 in Pine Crest Manor, St. Mary's (Elk) PA2.

Notes for Ronald Charles Barker, Sr:
Refer to the Scrapbook (second picture) given to me by Michael Neyman (July 1999). 

Note from Mike Neyman;
The little kid in this photo gave us this picture. Jack Dorval (in black) taught Grandpa how to box. I�ve seen photos of him in a Boxing outfit (Gloves, shorts) Dorval I have heard once sparred with Jack Dempsey I don�t know how true that is. Note the firearm on Grandpa�s hip. Mitchel gave us a couple more I�ll send later.


Information obtained from Cameron County Historical Society :

1926
Thursday July 18
"Local & Personal News "

Marion and Ronald Barker have returned from LeRoy N.Y. where they were employed for some time. 

Mrs. Paul Barker, of LeRoy New York was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Merrick Barker last week. 


There is a chapter in the book, Tiger At The Bar, which references a case in Emporium PA  on "Bootleg Hill" 


Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper
1967 
Thursday October 19
Press/Independent
page 4 

RONALD C. BARKER, SR. DIES IN ST. MARYS HOSPITAL 

Ronald C. Barker, Sr., West Creek, died Monday afternoon in the St. Marys Hospital. He had been admitted there that morning. 

Mr. Barker had been ill for several months, but his sudden death is a distinct shock to his family and many friends. 

He was born here October 7, 1901, the son of the late Merrick and Nora Housler Barker. Mr. Barker, a lifetime resident here, was married to the former Theodosia Bowdish. 

He retired two years ago from Sylvania where he was Chief Storekeeper in the machine shop. He had been employed there for 22 years. Prior to that he had been a member of the Emporium Police Department and had been employed by the Borough for 12 years. 

He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Allen (Nora) Neyman, Rich Valley, two sons, Ronald C. Barker, Jr., West Creek and William Barker, Ridgway. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Clarice) Cohick, Emporium; Mrs. Harland (Beatrice) Floyd, New Castle; two brothers, Neil Barker, Emporium, and Merion Barker, Kenvil, N.J. 

He was a member of the First Baptist Church. 

Funeral services are being held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock at the Coppersmith Funeral Home with the Rev. R. David Homchuck, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Newton Cemetery. 

More About Ronald Charles Barker, Sr:
Baptised: August 01, 1931, Emporium Methodist Church by Rev. C.H. Berkheimer
Burial: 1967, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Graduation: Emporium Police Department 12 Years, had been employed by Borough
Medical Information: Cancer
Occupation 1: Chief Storekeeper in Machine shop, Sylvania
Occupation 2: Sylvania 22 years of service
Religion: Emporium Methodist Church

Notes for Theadosia Francis Bowdish:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 16, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.13449.31]
Individual: Barker, Theodosia
Social Security #: 201-12-2857
SS# issued in: Pennsylvania
Birth date: Jul 27, 1910
Death date: May 29, 1994
ZIP Code of last known residence: 15834
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:  Emporium, Pennsylvania

Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper
1994
Tuesday, May 31
The Bradford Era
page 2 

THEODOSIA BARKER 

Emporium - Theodosia F. "Dodie" Barker, 83, of R.D. 2, West Creek, died Sunday in Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys. 

Born July 27, 1910, in Brookville, she was the daughter of Adran and Elizabeth Carnahan Bowdish. On June 28, 1930, in St. Marys, she married Ronald C. Barker, Sr., who died October 16, 1967.

Mrs. Barker was a graduate of Brookville High School and had been a resident of Emporium since 1929. She was employed by GTE Sylvania in Emporium as an inspector in the stem and units department and retired in 1973. 

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Emporium and Sylvania's Quarter Century Club. 

She is survived by two sons, Ronald C. Barker, Jr. of Emporium and William F. Barker of Ridgway; one daughter, Nora E. "Betty" Neyman of Emporium; eleven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Bowdish and a sister, Alice Bowser. 

Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Tuesday at the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, where funeral and committal services will be held at 11 A.M. Wednesday with the Rev. Patrick Kennedy, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Emporium.

More About Theadosia Francis Bowdish:
Burial: May 29, 1994, Newton Cemetary, Emporium2
Graduation: Member of Sylvania's Quarter Century Club
Military: 2
Occupation 1: GTE  Sylvania, inspector Stems and Unit Department
Occupation 2: 1973, Retired from Sylvania
Religion: First Baptist Church2
Resided at: 1994, West Creek Road, Emporium PA
Soc. Sec #: 201-21-2857

Marriage Notes for Ronald Barker and Theadosia Bowdish:
1930 
Thursday, July 10
Press Independent 
page 4

BARKER - BOWDISH

Miss Theodosia Bowdish, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. S. Bowdish of Brookville and Mr. Ronald C. Barker, son of Mr and Mrs Merrick Barker of Emporium PA, were married at the  Methodist Episcopal parsonage, St. Marys, Saturday, June 28th, by Rev. Roher. 

Mr and Mrs Barker are employed at the Sylvania Products Company and will make their home in Emporium. Best Wishes are extended to this new couple. 

More About Ronald Barker and Theadosia Bowdish:
Marriage: June 28, 1930, St. Marys PA (Elk)
        
Children of Ronald Barker and Theadosia Bowdish are:
        39      i.      Nora Elizabeth11 Barker, born June 21, 1931 in Emporium PA; died October 02, 1997 in Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys PA.  She married Allen Henry Neyman, Sr 1956 in Emporium PA; born December 22, 1935 in Emporium PA.

Notes for Nora Elizabeth Barker:
Nora Neyman ; 
        Emporium - Nora Elizabeth "Betty" Neyman, 66, formerly of West Forth Street, died Thursday (October 2, 1997) in Pinecrest Manor, St. Marys, PA.  
        Born June 21, 1031, in Emporium she was a daughter of Ronald "Bon" Barker and Theodosia "Dodie" Bowdish Barker Sr. In 1956, in Emporium she married Allen H, Neyman Sr., who survives.
        After graduating from Emporium High School in  1949, she was employed by Sylvania Electric in the advertising department. From 1950 to 1951 she relocated to Washington, D.C., where she was employed by the Department of the Navy. Later in 1951, she returned to Emporium and Sylvania where she was employed in the payroll department. 
        From 1956 to 1964 she resided in Buffalo, N.Y., and returned to Emporium where from 1965 to 1984, she was employed by Cameron Manufacturing in Emporium as a machine operator and later as an inspector until the plant closed. From 1985 to 1995 she was employed at the Guy and Mary Felt Manor and Northern Tier Children & Youth Services, both in Emporium and Oak Manor in St. Marys. 
        She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Emporium.  
        In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Allen H. Neyman Jr, Michael T. Neyman and Roger A. Neyman, all of Emporium; two daughters, Joyce M. Burke and Lisa A. Carlson, both of Emporium; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Ronald S. Barker Jr of Emporium and William F. Barker of Ridgway; and several nieces and nephews. 
        Friends will be received from 4 to 8 P.M. today in the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home where funeral and committal services will be held at 2pm Saturday with the Rev. Richard Kirk officiating. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery, Emporium. 


More About Nora Elizabeth Barker:
Baptised: August 01, 1931, First Baptist Church by Rev. C.H. Berkheimer
Burial: October 1997, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Cause of Death: Bone Cancer (third bout)
Graduation 1: 1939, Cameron County High School
Graduation 2: 1949, Graduated Emporium High School
Medical Information: Cervical/Uterine Cancer - 1st Breast Cancer - 2nd
Religion: August 01, 1931, First Baptist Church
Resided at: West Forth Street Emporium PA

Notes for Allen Henry Neyman, Sr:
Nora (Betty) never divorced Allen Neyman. 
Allen has been living with a woman he meet at Cameron and he has five more daughters by her. 

According to Barbara he has been very happy. 

More About Allen Neyman and Nora Barker:
Marriage: 1956, Emporium PA

        40      ii.     Ronald Charles Barker, Jr, born September 30, 1933 in Emporium PA (Cameron).  He married Anna Dorothy Neyman April 27, 1957 in First Baptist Church, Emporium PA; born February 13, 1937 in Emporium PA (Cameron).

More About Ronald Charles Barker, Jr:
Graduation: 1953, Cameron County High School
Military: 1954, 7th Infantry Division in Korea
Resided at: 1991, Emporium PA (Cameron)

More About Anna Dorothy Neyman:
Resided at: 1991, Emporium PA (Cameron)

Marriage Notes for Ronald Barker and Anna Neyman:
1957
Thursday May 2
Press/Independent 
page 5 

ANNA NEYMAN IS BRIDE OF  RONALD C. BARKER, JR. 

Miss Anna Dorothy Neyman, daughter of Mrs. Grace Neyman, became the bride of Ronald C. Barker, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Barker, Sr., at the First Baptist Church Saturday evening at 7:30. The Rev. George H. Davidson performed the candlelight ceremony. 

The church was decorated with baskets of snapdragons, daisies and carnations. 

Miss Annette McCaslin was organist and accompanied Kenneth Ostrum who sang "I Love You  Truly", "Because" and the "Lord's Prayer". 

The bride who was given in marriage by her Uncle Alvin E. Brown, wore a ballerina length white lace gown tiered over satin, a fitted jacket with long sleeves and a fingertip veil. She carried a white bride's Bible topped with a purple orchid and streamers of pink carnations. 

Miss Mary Indersoll was maid of honor and she wore a yellow ballerina length gown off net over taffeta. Miss Georgia Jessup was bridesmaid and wore a ballerina length gown of pink net and white eyelet over taffeta. Both attendants carried colonial bouquets of pink carnations with blue streamers. 

The bride's mother wore a navy blue print dress with black accessories. The groom's mother chose a light blue dress with white accessories. 


William Barker, brother of the groom, served as best man and the bride's brother, Allen H. Neyman ushered. 

A reception was held in the Fellowship Hall of the church following the ceremony for seventy-five guests. The bride's table was  decorated with roses, pink and white wedding bells and centered with a wedding cake. 

The couple left on a wedding trip to the New England States. For traveling the bride chose a purple velvet suit. 

Both the bride and groom are graduates of Emporium High School. 

They will reside on West Sixth Street. 

Out of town guests were present from Cowlesville, Snyder, Corfu, Niagara Falls and Brookville. 

Prenuptial parties for the bride included showers given by Mary Ingersoll, fellow employees at McCrorys and Miss Rebecca Gribble and Mrs. Harvey Gribble. 



More About Ronald Barker and Anna Neyman:
Marriage: April 27, 1957, First Baptist Church, Emporium PA

        41      iii.    William Frederick Barker, born February 11, 1935 in Emporium, PA (Cameron).  He married Georgia Marie Jessup May 11, 1957 in St Mark's Church, Emporium, Pa. (Cameron); born December 09, 1937 in Emporium, PA (Cameron).

Notes for William Frederick Barker:
  

More About William Frederick Barker:
Graduation: 1953, Cameron County High School
Military: 1956, US Army, stationed in Korea 1956, Peace Time Veteran
Military service: 1956, Peace Time veteran 
Occupation: Ridgway Color and Chemical, employed in the Chemistry lab
Resided at: 1998, Box 313 St. Marys Road Ridgway (Elk)  PA 15853
Retired on: 1997, Retired April

Notes for Georgia Marie Jessup:
1937 - Thursday, December 16 
Press Independent
"Coming and Going" 
  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jessup are the parents of a baby girl born last Friday. Mrs. Jessup was formerly Miss Geraldine Smith. 
 


More About Georgia Marie Jessup:
Graduation: 1955, Cameron County High School
Occupation: 1998, Secretary - Ridgway Area High School
Religion: St. Leo's Catholic Church
Resided at: 1998, Box 313 St. Marys Road Ridgway (Elk)  PA 15853

Marriage Notes for William Barker and Georgia Jessup:
1957
Thursday May 16
Press/Independent
page 5

GEORGIA JESSUP BRIDE OF WILLIAM BARKER 

Miss Georgia M. Jessup, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jessup, became the bride of William F. Barker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Barker, Sr., at 11 A.M., Saturday morning in St. Mark's Church. The Rev. F.M. O'Connell performed the double ring ceremony. 

Mrs. Frances Keller was organist and presented traditional wedding music. 

The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a floor length gown of Schilly embroidered tulle over taffeta. The molded long torso bodice a bouffant skirt of tulle with appliqued bows scattered over the skirt, and was worn over bridal hoops. The matching veil of nylon lace fell from a tiara of pearls. She carried a  spray of white roses. 

Charles Jessup, Jr., brother of the bride, served as best man. Allen Neyman, of Corfu, N.Y., brother-in-law of the groom, was usher. 

The bride's mother wore a navy blue dresss with white accessories while the groom's mother wore a dress of blue lace taffeta with white accessories. 

A reception was held at St. Mark's Hall at 1:30. 

For traveling the bride chose a dress of ecru lace over rose taffeta. 

The bride is a graduate of Cameron County High School and has been employed  in the Tabulating Department of Sylvania Electric. The groom is also a graduate of Cameron County High School and served in the armed  forces. 

The couple will make their home in Ridgway. 

Pre-nuptial parties given for the bride included one by the Tabulating Department at our Our Homestead Hotel. 



More About William Barker and Georgia Jessup:
Marriage: May 11, 1957, St Mark's Church, Emporium, Pa. (Cameron)
Marriage Fact: May 1957, Emporium PA


        31.  Neil C.10 Barker (Merrick Charles9, George W.8, Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born May 03, 1903 in Emporium PA (Cameron)3, and died May 02, 1983 in Emporium PA (Cameron)3.  He married (1) Josephine M. Prentis March 01, 1922 in Emporium PA (Cameron), daughter of Robert Prentis and Annie Dickinson.  She was born 1906 in Emporium PA (Cameron).  He married (2) Zula Rose Reed August 09, 1958 in Emporium PA (Cameron) United Methodist Church.  

Notes for Neil C. Barker:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 16, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.13433.147]
Individual: Barker, Neil
Social Security #: 191-03-1842
SS# issued in: Pennsylvania
Birth date: May 3, 1903
Death date: May 1983
Residence code: Pennsylvania
ZIP Code of last known residence: 15834
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Emporium, Pennsylvania

Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper
1983 May 3, Tuesday 
Bradford Era 
page 2 

NEIL BARKER 

Emporium - Neil C. Barker, 79, of East Sixth Street Extension died Monday at his residence.

He was born May 3, 1903, in Emporium, a son of Merrick and Nora Housler Barker. 

Mr. Barker was formerly employed at the Cameron County Courthouse in the maintenance department. 

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Penny Sowers of Emporium, and Mrs. Pauline DelViner of Tuscon, Ariz., ; two sons, Eugene Barker of Port Alleghany and Robert Barker of Hopkinsville, Ky. ; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Beatrice Floyd of New Castle and Clarice Cohick of Emporium; and one brother, Meriam Barker of Kenville N.J.

Friends may call after 7 P.M. Wednesday at the Edward M. Barnett Funeral Home, where funeral and committal services will be held at 10 A.M. Thursday with the Rev. Brian White of the Rich Valley Wesleyan Church officiating.  Burial will be at the convince of the family. 



Name:  BARKER, NEIL  
Social Security Number:  191-03-1842  
Date of Death:  May 1983  
Date of Birth:  3 May 1903  
Residence (2/88 and prior):  Pennsylvania  
Last Residence (Zip):  15834 Emporium, Cameron, PA  
Lump Sum Payment Location (Zip):   
Reliability of Data:  


More About Neil C. Barker:
Burial: May 1983, Newton Cemetary, Emporium3
Military: 3
Occupation: Maintenance Department Cameron County Courthouse
Religion: Rich Valley Wesleyan3
Resided at: 1983, Last residence ZIP : 15834 Emporium PA
Soc. Sec #: 191-03-1842
Soc. Sec. Info: SS# issued in Pennsylvania

Marriage Notes for Neil Barker and Josephine Prentis:
Married by the Rev. James M. Brennan

More About Neil Barker and Josephine Prentis:
Marriage: March 01, 1922, Emporium PA (Cameron)

Marriage Notes for Neil Barker and Zula Reed:
Married by Rev. Joseph Rigby

More About Neil Barker and Zula Reed:
Marriage: August 09, 1958, Emporium PA (Cameron) United Methodist Church
        
Children of Neil Barker and Josephine Prentis are:
        42      i.      Pauline Virginia11 Barker.  She married (unknown) DelViner.

Notes for Pauline Virginia Barker:
resided 1982, Buffalo, Erie County New York 

More About Pauline Virginia Barker:
Graduation: 1943, Cameron County High School
Military service: WW II Veteran
Resided at: May 1983, Tuscon, Arizona

        43      ii.     Robert Barker.

More About Robert Barker:
Military service: WW II Veteran
Resided at: May 1983, Hopkinsville, KY

        44      iii.    Rena Barker, born 1926.  She married James M. Spence May 20, 1945.

Notes for Rena Barker:
Resided 1994  Alaska

More About James Spence and Rena Barker:
Marriage: May 20, 1945

        45      iv.     Eugene Meredith Barker, born February 16, 1928 in Emporium PA (Cameron); died May 23, 1994 in Coudersport,  PA (Potter).  He married (1) Florida Virginia Gardner March 10, 1951; born January 04, 1929 in Weedville PA; died February 11, 1972 in Rich Valley, PA (Cameron).  He married (2) Donna L Mantz January 30, 1972 in Port Allegany PA.

Notes for Eugene Meredith Barker:
Name:  BARKER, EUGENE M  
Social Security Number:  205-22-8887  
Date of Death:  23 May 1994  
Date of Birth:  16 Feb 1928  
Residence (2/88 and prior):   
Last Residence (Zip):  16743 Port Allegany, McKean, PA  
Lump Sum Payment Location (Zip):   
Reliability of Data:  


More About Eugene Meredith Barker:
Burial: May 27, 1994, Portage Valley Cemetery,  Wrights, PA
Graduation: VFW Post 6391
Military: WWII US Army Engineer Survey Corp., In Okinawa, Japan
Noted for (3): Worked for GTE Sylvania 27 years
Occupation 1: Gun Shop Owner
Occupation 2: Frank Burt Post 258
Resided at: 1994, Port Allegany PA

More About Florida Virginia Gardner:
Burial: 1972, Gardner Hill Cemetery, Elk, PA
Cause of Death: suicide
Occupation: Motor Coils Co.

More About Eugene Barker and Florida Gardner:
Marriage: March 10, 1951

More About Eugene Barker and Donna Mantz:
Marriage: January 30, 1972, Port Allegany PA

        46      v.      Rosa Annabella Barker, born 1930.  She married Richard Earl Fessenden April 22, 1949 in Emporium PA (Cameron).

Notes for Richard Earl Fessenden:
resided 1949  Coudersport, (Potter) PA 

Marriage Notes for Rosa Barker and Richard Fessenden:
Married by Rev. J. Frederic Moore

More About Richard Fessenden and Rosa Barker:
Marriage: April 22, 1949, Emporium PA (Cameron)

        
Children of Neil Barker and Zula Reed are:
        47      i.      Penny Marlene11 Barker, born November 18, 1959 in Emporium PA (Cameron).  She married George Theodore Sowers December 18, 1976 in Emporium PA (Cameron); born May 29, 1957.

More About Penny Marlene Barker:
Resided at: Emporium PA

More About George Sowers and Penny Barker:
Marriage: December 18, 1976, Emporium PA (Cameron)

        48      ii.     Jean Marie Barker, born August 28, 1956.  She married Herbert Williams Reed May 18, 1974 in Emporium PA (Cameron); born March 14, 1954 in St. Marys PA (Elk).

More About Herbert Williams Reed:
Baptised: June 13, 1954, Methodist Church by Rev. Joseph G. Rigby

More About Herbert Reed and Jean Barker:
Marriage: May 18, 1974, Emporium PA (Cameron)


        32.  Merion E.10 Barker (Merrick Charles9, George W.8, Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born July 22, 1904 in Emporium PA (Cameron), and died October 25, 1987 in Dover General Hospital, Morris County, New Jersey.  He married Mary M. Farrell 1929 in Ridgway, PA (Elk), daughter of Patrick Farrell and Mary Sullivan.  She was born April 12, 1904 in Cameron County PA, and died December 13, 1990 in Dover, New Jersey (Morris).

Notes for Merion E. Barker:
Information obtained from Cameron County Historical Society :

1926
Thursday July 18
"Local & Personal News "

Marion and Ronald Barker have returned from LeRoy N.Y. where they were employed for some time. 

Mrs. Paul Barker, of LeRoy New York was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Merrick Barker last week. 


1927
Thursday, January 6
"Local & Personal News" 

Marion Barker of LeRoy New York spent Christmas in town guest of his parents. Mr and Mrs Merrick Barker. 

Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper

1987
Wednesday, October 28
Bradford Era 
page 2

MERION BARKER 

Emporium - Merion E. Barker, 83, Kenvil, N.Y., died Sunday in Dover General Hospital, Morris County, N. J.

He was born in Emporium on July 22, 1904, a son of Merrick and Nora Housler Barker. In Ridgway in 1929 he married Mary M. Farrell who survives. 

A former resident of Emporium, he was employed by Hercules Powder Co. as an explosive powders supervisor. In 1929 he was transferred to Kenvil where he was employed until his retirement in 1962. 

Besides his wife he is survived by a son, M. Russell Barker of Key West, Florida. ; a daughter, Mrs. Nora Katherine Bradford of Wharton, N.J.; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Floyd of New Castle and several nieces and nephews. 

Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. 

Friends will be received after 7 P.M. today at the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home where funeral and committal services will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday with the Rev. William D. Morgan, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mark's Cemetery.

Name:  BARKER, MERION E  
Social Security Number:  145-09-2534  
Date of Death:  25 Oct 1987  
Date of Birth:  22 Jul 1904  
Residence (2/88 and prior):   
Last Residence (Zip):  07847 Kenvil, Morris, NJ  
Lump Sum Payment Location (Zip):  07847 Kenvil, Morris, NJ  


More About Merion E. Barker:
Burial: October 1987, St. Mark's Cemetary
Cause of Death: Fell off roof of house, brain swelled
Graduation: 1962, reitrement from Kenvil in 1962
Occupation: 1962, Expolsive powders supervisor by Hercules Powder Co.
Resided at: 1987, Kenvil,  New Jersey

More About Mary M. Farrell:
Burial: St. Mark's Cemetary (Cameron) Emporium PA
Graduation: Graduate Buffalo City Hospital School of Nursing
Occupation 1: Dover General Hospital
Occupation 2: 1972, retired
Religion: St. Theresa R.C. Church in Succasunna New Jersey
Resided at: 1929, Kenvil,  New Jersey

More About Merion Barker and Mary Farrell:
Marriage: 1929, Ridgway, PA (Elk)
        
Children of Merion Barker and Mary Farrell are:
        49      i.      M. Russell11 Barker.

Notes for M. Russell Barker:
According to Joan, Russel Barker - son of Marion Barker has all the information on the Barker Family Tree. 
Don't know if he is living in Emporium or Florida.
Last note on Russell 1987 = according to his father obituary he is residing in Florida the Key West area. 

More About M. Russell Barker:
Resided at: 1987, Key West Florida

        50      ii.     Nora Katherine Barker, died October 07, 1958 in Emporium PA (Cameron County).  She married Milton Leroy Bradford December 15, 1951.

More About Nora Katherine Barker:
Burial: October 09, 1958
Resided at: 1987, Wharton New Jersey

Notes for Milton Leroy Bradford:
Resided 1987 in Wharton New Jersey

More About Milton Bradford and Nora Barker:
Marriage: December 15, 1951


        33.  Clarissa Evelyn10 Barker (Merrick Charles9, George W.8, Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born June 14, 1908 in Emporium PA (Cameron)4, and died March 1984 in Guy and Mary Felt Manor  Emporium PA (Cameron)4.  She married Thomas Cohick February 10, 1932 in Erie, PA, son of Charles Cohick and Genevieve Quinn.  He was born January 20, 1910 in Renovo (Clinton) PA, and died December 18, 1972 in St. Marys PA (Elk).

Notes for Clarissa Evelyn Barker:
1928
Thursday July 12
"Local & Personal News" 

Miss Clarice Barker accompanied by her cousins, Mr and Mrs Milford Joyce to Detroit, where she spent her vacation.


Cameron County Historical Society
Emporium PA Newspaper

1984
Wednesday, March 14
Cameron County Echo
page 3 

CLARICE EVELYN COHICK 

Clarise Evelyn Cohich, age 75, of East 6th Street,  Ext., Emporium passed away Tuesday, March 6, at the Guy and Mary Felt Manor in Emporium. She was the daughter of Merrick and Nora Barker. Mrs. Cohick had been a lifelong resident of Emporium and on Feb, 10, 1932 in Erie PA. she married Thomas F. Cohick who died December 18, 1972. 

She was employed by GTE Sylvania for 20 years where she was a supervisor in the the mounting department. 

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Emporium. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Clarice Arlene Benson of Emporium, a brother Merion Barker of Kenvil, N.J., a sister Mrs. Beatrice Floyd of New Castle, PA. Three grandchildren, (Martin, Gary, Lee Ann Benson of Emporium). Mrs. Cohick was predeceased by two brothers, Ronald and Neil Barker. 

Friends were received on Wednesday, at the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home where funeral and committal services were held Thursday with the Rev. Dean Hughes, pastor of the First United Methodist Church officiating. 

Burial was in St. Mark's Cemetery. 

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Emporium Fire Department or a charity of the donor's choice.

[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Feb 20, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.46378.57]
Individual: Cohick, Clarice
Social Security #: 191-03-1293
SS# issued in: Pennsylvania
Birth date: Jun 14, 1908
Death date: Mar 1984
Residence code: Pennsylvania
ZIP Code of last known residence: 15834
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: Emporium, Pennsylvania




More About Clarissa Evelyn Barker:
Burial: March 1984, St. Mark's Cemetary
Graduation: 1927, Cameron County High School
Occupation: Supervisor in Mounting Dept. GTE Sylvania
Religion: First  United Methodist Church
Resided at: East 6th Street, Emporium PA4
Soc. Sec #: Social Security #: 191-03-12934
Soc. Sec. Info: SS# issued in: Pennsylvania4

More About Thomas Cohick:
Burial: December 21, 1972, St. Mark's Cemetary
Graduation: retired after 37 years of service
Noted for (3): Loyal order of Moose (lifetime member)
Occupation 1: GTE  Sylvania
Occupation 2: Sylvania Quarter Century
Religion: St. Marks Catholic Church

More About Thomas Cohick and Clarissa Barker:
Marriage: February 10, 1932, Erie, PA
        
Child of Clarissa Barker and Thomas Cohick is:
        51      i.      Clarice Arlene11 Cohick, born May 09, 1934 in Emporium PA (Cameron).  She married Martin Randolph Benson October 15, 1960 in Emporium PA (Cameron).

More About Clarice Arlene Cohick:
Resided at: 1984, Emporium PA

More About Martin Randolph Benson:
Resided at: 1960, Ridgway (Elk) PA

Marriage Notes for Clarice Cohick and Martin Benson:
Married by Rev. Joseph G. Rigby 

More About Martin Benson and Clarice Cohick:
Marriage: October 15, 1960, Emporium PA (Cameron)


        34.  Beatrice Dorthea10 Barker (Merrick Charles9, George W.8, Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born November 27, 1910 in Emporium PA (Cameron), and died August 10, 2000 in Indian Creek Nursing Center, New Castle PA.  She married Harland Issac Floyd July 16, 1927 in Coudersport, PA, son of Issac Floyd and Margaret Bailey.  He was born September 19, 1905 in Sinnemahoning (Cameron) PA5, and died May 13, 1978 in New Castle PA5.

More About Beatrice Dorthea Barker:
Burial: August 13, 2000, Newton Cemetary, Emporium
Resided at: October 1958, New Castle, PA

Notes for Harland Issac Floyd:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 31, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.77785.131]
Individual: Floyd, Harland
Social Security #: 172-09-2399
SS# issued in: Pennsylvania
Birth date: Sep 19, 1905
Death date: May 1978
Residence code: Pennsylvania
ZIP Code of last known residence: 16101
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code: New Castle, Pennsylvania
 

More About Harland Issac Floyd:
Burial: 5
Graduation: 1973, Retired
Military: 5
Occupation 1: Cyanimide Company employed for 43 years
Occupation 2: Member of Fall Gospel Tabernacle in New Castle
Resided at: 1978, New Castle, PA
Soc. Sec #: Social Security #: 172-09-2399
Soc. Sec. Info: SS# issued in: Pennsylvania

Marriage Notes for Beatrice Barker and Harland Floyd:
Married by Rev. Arthur Gregson 

More About Harland Floyd and Beatrice Barker:
Marriage: July 16, 1927, Coudersport, PA
        
Child of Beatrice Barker and Harland Floyd is:
        52      i.      Harley Irvin11 Floyd, born July 24, 1933 in Ridgway PA (Elk)6; died February 17, 1977 in New Castle PA (Lawrence) PA6.

Notes for Harley Irvin Floyd:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 31, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.77785.134]

Individual: Floyd, Harley
Social Security #: 204-26-3177
SS# issued in: Pennsylvania

Birth date: Jul 24, 1933
Death date: Feb 1977


ZIP Code of address where death benefit payment was sent: 16101
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:

New Castle, Pennsylvania




More About Harley Irvin Floyd:
Baptised: October 20, 1933, Methodist Church by Rev. C.F. Berkheimer
Burial: February 20, 1977, Newton Cemetary, Emporium6
Military: 6
Occupation: Draftsman with the Mesta Machine  Company
Religion: First United Presbyterian Church of New Castle
Resided at: 1977, New Castle, (Lawrence)  PA
Soc. Sec #: Social Security #: 204-26-3177
Soc. Sec. Info: SS# issued in: Pennsylvania


        35.  Ora Paul10 Barker (Edgar Griswald9, George W.8, Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born June 26, 1902.  He married Agnes Johnston in Glasgow, Scotland.  

More About Ora Paul Barker:
Resided at: May 27, 1926, Malone New York

More About Agnes Johnston:
Resided at: May 27, 1926, Malone New York

More About Ora Barker and Agnes Johnston:
Marriage: Glasgow, Scotland
        
Children of Ora Barker and Agnes Johnston are:
        53      i.      Robert Edgar11 Barker, born December 27, 1925.
        54      ii.     Louise Irene Barker, born June 13, 1927.  She married Stanley Swiderski.


        36.  Martha Irene10 Barker (Edgar Griswald9, George W.8, Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born February 13, 1905, and died April 13, 1958.  She married Harold Ling January 03, 1931.  

Notes for Martha Irene Barker:
 

More About Martha Irene Barker:
Resided at: May 27, 1926, Malone New York

More About Harold Ling:
Resided at: May 27, 1926, Malone New York

More About Harold Ling and Martha Barker:
Marriage: January 03, 1931
        
Child of Martha Barker and Harold Ling is:
        55      i.      Harold J.11 Ling, born March 15, 1928 in Tupper Lake, New York.


        37.  Viola Louise10 Barker (Edgar Griswald9, George W.8, Reuben7, Zalmon6, Elihu5, Uzel4, Jonathan3, Edward2, Thomas1) was born October 04, 1908.  She married Robertt A. White January 03, 1931.  

More About Robertt White and Viola Barker:
Marriage: January 03, 1931
        
Children of Viola Barker and Robertt White are:
        56      i.      Virginia Ann11 White, born July 27, 1932.  She married Harry Kerkheide September 20, 1958.

More About Harry Kerkheide and Virginia White:
Marriage: September 20, 1958

        57      ii.     Ruth Eilene White, born July 07, 1942; died September 05, 1942.



Endnotes

1.  Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jun 20, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.13443.78
2.  Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 16, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.13449.31
3.  Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 16, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.13433.147
4.  Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Feb 20, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.46378.57
5.  Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 31, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.77785.131
6.  Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 5, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jul 31, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.5.77785.134

 


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