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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