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Hugh B. Barker

Birth	:	6 Jul 1854 Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Sep 1902 Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Purdom Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7275009, -91.9753036
Description	:	HUGH B BARKER. Hugh B. Barker was born July 6, 1854, at the old home, which his father Joseph Barker homesteaded in 1839, and where his brother A.C. Barker now resides in Washington Tp, this county. After attending the public schools his education was continued at the Birmingham academy under the management of Rev. Bergen and later Mr. J.W. Wolf. At the age of 12 years he was converted and united with the Presbyterian church near Mt. Zion, retaining his membership there until his removal to his late home adjacent to Keosauqua, when hs transferred his membership to the M.E. church. He was... Read More	HUGH B BARKER. Hugh B. Barker was born July 6, 1854, at the old home, which his father Joseph Barker homesteaded in 1839, and where his brother A.C. Barker now resides in Washington Tp, this county. After attending the public schools his education was continued at the Birmingham academy under the management of Rev. Bergen and later Mr. J.W. Wolf. At the age of 12 years he was converted and united with the Presbyterian church near Mt. Zion, retaining his membership there until his removal to his late home adjacent to Keosauqua, when hs transferred his membership to the M.E. church. He was married to Miss Anna T. Saunderson, January 21, 1880. He purchased a farm in Lick Creek township, where he resided two years when he purchased a store in Mt. Zion and continued merchandising for 13 years, during which time he sustained a loss by fire in 1886, of both store and home. Realizing the need of employment for his growing boys he sold the store in 1895 and purchased a farm in Des Moines township, farming there for four years. To secure the benefit of the excellent schools of Keosauqua, he purchased and moved to the present home of the family in 1898. His death makes the second break since 1805 in a family of six boys and four girls, survive him. His life was a bright example of devotion to correct principles. His neighbors in their daily transactions with him recognized and trusted his sterling integrity. He was active and earnest in his devotion to the church and Sunday school, of which he was elected superintendent in each of the neighborhoods where he resided. During his last sickness of typhoid fever, Dr. Craig, ably assisted by a trained nurse, Miss Frances Day, attended him with the highest skill of the profession and unremitting devotion, but human skill could not save him. He suffered intensely for four weeks but without murmuring. In his lucid moments he sang several of his favorite songs, among them: "There is a happy land." On the day of his departure, evidently realizing that he was nearing the dark river, he quoted these consoling words to his devoted wife: "Oh grave! where is thy victory? Oh death! where is they sting?" As the sun was sinking in the west Wednesday, Sept. 17, death relieved his suffering. The funeral conducted by Revs. Jeffrey and McElhiney was held at the M.E. church, Saturday, Sept. 20, after which he was laid to rest in the Purdom cemetery. The pall bearers, nephews of the deceased, were: Geo. V. Barker, John H. Barker, Ace Barker, Webb Barker, Hovey Hootman and H.B. Sherod. Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book E, Page 32, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA

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Hugh B. Barker's memorial is located at: Purdom Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA.
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Hugh B. Barker death on 17 Sep 1902 in Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7275009
Longitude: -91.9753036

Family Members:

Spouse

Anna F. Saunderson Barker

(1858 - 1915)

Children

(1884 - 1967)

(1886 - 1970)

(1893 - 1989)

(1894 - 1894)

Clair Elsie Barker Roush

(1895 - 1989)

Willa Barker

(1899 - 1987)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 40.7275009, -91.9753036

2. Oak Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7397003, -91.9599991

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Coordinate: 40.7490000, -91.9960000

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6. Watkins Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6955986, -91.9483032

7. Bethel Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7182999, -92.0246964

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Coordinate: 40.7666930, -91.9779510

9. White Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7333300, -91.9166700

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Coordinate: 40.6817017, -91.9822006

12. Van Buren County Poor Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7666940, -91.9376718

13. Dodson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7113991, -91.9119034

14. Forbes Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7730000, -91.9395000

15. Anson Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7592500, -91.9171500

16. Cook Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7839000, -91.9778000

17. Hoskins Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6869011, -92.0344009

18. Seaman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6715000, -91.9449800

19. Center Chapel Cemetery
Vernon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6891360, -91.9117420

20. Gilbert Cemetery
Kilbourn, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7916926, -91.9779510

21. Lebanon Cemetery
Lebanon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7261009, -92.0635986

22. Railroad Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7680840, -91.9043370

23. Wilson Family Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7951500, -91.9681000

24. East Home Prairie Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6750287, -92.0335088