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George Barker

Birth	:	18 Jan 1841 Perry County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	29 Dec 1937 Golden Valley, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Spring Creek Cemetery, Mercer County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.2855988, -102.1239014
Description	:	GEORGE BARKER George Barker loaded his car in Corning Friday for North Dakota. Several of his neighbors hauled loads for him. Adams County Free Press, March 10 1909, page 16 January 18, 1841-December 29, 1937 George BARKER was born in Perry County, Ohio, January 18, 1841. He was the eldest child and son of Richard and Elizabeth Barker. He had 4 brothers and 3 sisters, all preceding him in death. George Barker was born and reared on a farm, receiving his education in the common schools of his country. He had the distinction of spelling down, as it was commonly called in... Read More	GEORGE BARKER George Barker loaded his car in Corning Friday for North Dakota. Several of his neighbors hauled loads for him. Adams County Free Press, March 10 1909, page 16 January 18, 1841-December 29, 1937 George BARKER was born in Perry County, Ohio, January 18, 1841. He was the eldest child and son of Richard and Elizabeth Barker. He had 4 brothers and 3 sisters, all preceding him in death. George Barker was born and reared on a farm, receiving his education in the common schools of his country. He had the distinction of spelling down, as it was commonly called in those days, every school in Adams Co., Iowa. He left his native state of Ohio, April 17, 1860, with his parents, as they immigrated to their new home in Adams County, Iowa. They came by team, their wagons being loaded with common farm and household helps. They crossed the Mississippi River on May 12, and on the 21st, of the same month, arrived at Quincy, Iowa, the County Seat of Adams County. As they passed by the village school yard in Quincy, Iowa, his future bride-to-be was one of the very pupils playing at school, recess-time. She often times in life remarked her noticing the mover-wagons going by the school grounds and one of the teamsters was her husband, the subject of this sketch. During the Civil War he enlisted from Adams County, August 9, 1862, in the Twenty-Third Iowa Infantry, serving his country faithfully for a period of 3 years 1 day. He was a member of Capt. George's Co. and was in many important engagements, some of which were decisive battles. He served his company at the rank of Corporal and was one of a quorum of witnesses at a certain Court Martial during the war. He was always kind to his opponents during the war. In a few instances giving the opposing sufferer a drink from his canteen. During his engagement as a U.S. soldier he never forgot to pray to his God each night for his protection and the eventual preservation of the Union. He was honorably discharged at Harrisburg, Texas, July 27, 1865, returning to Iowa and was paid off at Davenport. He was a member of LLewellyn Post G.A.R. Corning, Iowa. George BARKER and Mary Melissa BEAN were united in marriage June 23, 1866, at Quincy, Iowa. His wife also was born in Carroll Co., Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. BARKER had the distinction of celebrating their Golden Wedding at their recent farm home near Golden Valley, North Dakota on June 24, 1916. His wife proceeded him in death passing away February 19, 1931. Had she lived until June 24, 1931, this couple would have lived together 65 years. George BARKER, with his energetic wife went to work, after marriage, and after he had served his country in the war, on wild land two miles north of Brooks, Iowa to make a comfortable home. They lived there 9 years. Then moving 5 miles northwest of Brooks, improved another farm, which was their home until moving to their present home in March, 1909. Mr. & Mrs. BARKER were happy parents of nine children. Four of whom have preceded him in death. Namely: 1) Mary Elizabeth HEDGER, 2) John Albert, 3) George Fredrich, and 4) James Richard. Those living are: 5) Mrs. Ella VAN DEVENTER, 6) Frank Augustus, 7) Charles Alonzo, 8) Benjamin Mulford, and 9) Joseph William. Mr. and Mrs. BARKER at all times commanded the respect due to parents by their children, walking and working side by side with the parents, trying to attain something of worth while in this life. George BARKER was converted to the Christian religion at a very early age. At one time before leaving Ohio, he led, (what was called by the M.E. Church), the Church of his father, a boy's prayer meeting. This was inspiring to the surrounding neighborhood and many gathered to hear the young boys go forth with the gospel meeting. After moving to Iowa, he joined the United Brethren Church, also receiving a blessing of the Holy Spirit in 1888. After due examinations by the board of clergymen he was granted a license as a local minister. He went in quite a few local communities in Adams County, Iowa, as an Evangelist, doing much good as he held up the higher standard of Christianity. After moving to North Dakota in 1909, he and his good wife and faithful neighbors established a preaching point and Sunday school 10 miles north of Golden Valley, North Dakota. From this movement sprang several missionary organizations, one of which he became a member, this particular organization is called The Church of God. The date of his joining being June 19, 1919. While he didn't at his advanced age take a license with his new church, yet his stern Christian character, his good advice to its Evangelist, Deacons, and Pastors have gained for him by its adherents the name of a modern Seer. Grandpa BARKER, as he is commonly and lovingly know, had reached the advanced age of 96 years, 11 months, and 11 days. By his old age is shown the true mercies of God, as he was given up to die at the young age of 26 years. He leaves to mourn his departure, 5 children, 40 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, a large number of nieces and nephews, many other relatives, and a warm host of friends and neighbors. Grandpa BARKER spade from his death bed that all was clear from earth to glory. His witness was there, he was fully prepared to go.

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George Barker's memorial is located at: Spring Creek Cemetery, Mercer County, USA.
When did George Barker death?
George Barker death on 29 Dec 1937 in Golden Valley, Mercer County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 47.2855988
Longitude: -102.1239014

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Melissa Mary Bean Barker

(1851 - 1931)

Siblings

Children

Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Barker Hedger

(1868 - 1926)

John Albert Barker

(1870 - 1928)

Frank Augustus Barker

(1873 - 1942)

George Frederich Barker

(1875 - 1935)

Charles Alonzo “Lon” Barker

(1882 - 1967)

Benjamin Mulford “Ben” Barker

(1884 - 1967)

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Coordinate: 47.2855988, -102.1239014

2. Golgotha Cemetery
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14. Peace Congregational Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.2995130, -101.9261210

15. Saint Lukes Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.2995262, -101.9260225

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17. Halliday Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.3420770, -102.3198760

18. Saint Johns Wittenberg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.3707085, -101.9398622

19. Saint Matthaeus Neusatz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.4295000, -102.0301200

20. Defiance Cemetery
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21. Saint Johannes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.1380997, -102.2825012

23. Homestead Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.0971300, -102.1025280

24. Werner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.3438263, -102.3905182