Birth : 30 Nov 1841 Bristol, Morgan County, Ohio, USA
Death : 4 Jul 1931 Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial : Fort Tuli Pioneer Cemetery, Gwanda, Gwanda District, Zimbabwe
Plot : Section H, Tier H, Grave 5
Description : From Death Certificate:
Widowed
Father: unknown Barker - Massachusetts
Mother: unknown - unknown
Spouse: Hannah Barker
Informant: Edwin Barker
In California: 3 years

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William Perl Barker and twin brother Thomas Penny Barker were each skilled fiddlers, and probably were self taught. Willliam's son John Ervin Barker was a professional musician.

Barker Genealogy, by Elizabeth Frye Barker (New York: Frye Publishing Company, 1927), states on page 350 "Thomas was a farmer and married Sarah Williams," and married a second time to Hannah Vanscoyk. Children are identified as James, Charles, Edgar and Mary, with... Read More

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  • Where is Thomas Penny “Tom” Barker's memorial?

    Thomas Penny “Tom” Barker's memorial is located at: Fort Tuli Pioneer Cemetery, Gwanda, Gwanda District, Zimbabwe.

  • When did Thomas Penny “Tom” Barker death?

    Thomas Penny “Tom” Barker death on 4 Jul 1931 in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Annedale Farm Cemetery
Gwanda, Gwanda District, Zimbabwe

2. First Indamba Site Rebellion Memorial and Cemetery
Gwanda, Gwanda District, Zimbabwe

3. Fort Tuli Pioneer Cemetery
Gwanda, Gwanda District, Zimbabwe

4. Hartley Hill Cemetery
Gwanda, Gwanda District, Zimbabwe

5. Malema Camp
Gwanda, Gwanda District, Zimbabwe

6. Norton School (Morton-Jaffray Waterworks)
Gwanda, Gwanda District, Zimbabwe

7. Stylfontein Farm Cemetery
Gwanda, Gwanda District, Zimbabwe

8. Usher's Farm (Tshabalala)
Gwanda, Gwanda District, Zimbabwe