Descendants of William Barker

April 18, 2012

Generation No. 1

1. WILLIAM1 BARKER was born Abt. 1840 in England. He married CHARLOTTE MELISSA GANTS Abt. 1860 in KS, daughter of WILLIAM GANTS and DYLPHIA KIMES. She was born 05 Mar 1844 in Springfield, Sangamon, IL, and died 07 Jun 1924 in Portland, Multnomah, OR1.

Notes for WILLIAM BARKER:

 

 

More About WILLIAM BARKER:

Census: 1860, OR Benton Corvallis Pg 11(See Father)

Notes for CHARLOTTE MELISSA GANTS:

Find A Grave Memorial# 48612640

Charlotte Melissa Gants Carter

Birth: Mar. 5, 1844

Springfield

Sangamon County

Illinois, USA

Death: Jun. 7, 1924

Portland

Multnomah County

Oregon, USA

Her father, William Gants, and her mother, Dylphia Kimes died when she was very young. Her sister, Sarah, brother, Daniel, and herself were raised by their step-father Ben Reed, until around 1860, when Charlotte married William Barker in Kansas. Her and William had two children, James Arthur Barker and Willie Barker, but the marriage didn't last.

Charlotte met and married John W. Carter about 1870 in Neosho County, Kansas. They had 4 children and eventually moved to Washington and then Oregon, where they finally settled around 1900, where Charlotte worked as a nurse.

Charlotte was living with her daughter, Bernice Purkis, at the time of her death.

Family links:

Spouse:

John W Carter (1851 - 1909)

Children:

Charles "Charley" Elmer Carter (1877 - 1959)*

Clara Esther Carter Lundy (1878 - 1935)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:

Olney Cemetery

Pendleton

Umatilla County

Oregon, USA

Plot: block 5, lot 27, grave 7

Maintained by: Andrea Sweaney Kennedy

Originally Created by: Jan

Record added: Feb 23, 2010

Find A Grave Memorial# 48612640

More About CHARLOTTE MELISSA GANTS:

Burial: 10 Jun 1924, Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla, OR 5-27-7

Census: 1880, Kansas > Neosho > Chetopa > 165 > 4 (See Husband J.W. Carter)

Children of WILLIAM BARKER and CHARLOTTE GANTS are:

2. i. WILLIE2 BARKER, b. 1864, KS.

3. ii. JAMES ARTHUR BARKER, b. 12 Sep 1866, St Louis, St Louis, MO; d. 11 Apr 1924, Pendleton, Umatilla, OR.

 

Generation No. 2

2. WILLIE2 BARKER (WILLIAM1) was born 1864 in KS. He married DORA 'BARKER. She was born 1870 in Ks.

Notes for WILLIE BARKER:

Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 1915 > Linn > Liberty > 29

Line 1 - Farm 89-93

W C Barker 50

Dora Barker 45

Edna Barker 23

Claude Barker 20

Tom Barker 18

Edith Barker 12

Ethel Barker 12

May Barker 7

Source Information:

Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.

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More About WILLIE BARKER:

Census: 1880, Kansas > Neosho > Chetopa > 165 > 4 (See StepFather J.W. Carter)

More About DORA 'BARKER:

Census: 1915, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 1915 > Linn > Liberty > 29 (See Husband)

Children of WILLIE BARKER and DORA 'BARKER are:

i. EDNA3 BARKER, b. 1892, Ks.

More About EDNA BARKER:

Census: 1915, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 1915 > Linn > Liberty > 29 (See Father)

ii. CLAUDE BARKER, b. 1895, KS.

More About CLAUDE BARKER:

Census: 1915, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 1915 > Linn > Liberty > 29 (See Father)

iii. TOM BARKER, b. 1897, KS.

More About TOM BARKER:

Census: 1915, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 1915 > Linn > Liberty > 29 (See Father)

iv. EDITH BARKER, b. 1903, KS.

More About EDITH BARKER:

Census: 1915, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 1915 > Linn > Liberty > 29 (See Father)

v. ETHEL BARKER, b. 1903, KS.

More About ETHEL BARKER:

Census: 1915, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 1915 > Linn > Liberty > 29 (See Father)

vi. MAY BARKER, b. 1908, KS.

More About MAY BARKER:

Census: 1915, Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 1915 > Linn > Liberty > 29 (See Father)

 

3. JAMES ARTHUR2 BARKER (WILLIAM1) was born 12 Sep 1866 in St Louis, St Louis, MO, and died 11 Apr 1924 in Pendleton, Umatilla, OR. He married AMANDA MARIE CASEBEER 1886 in Wilson County, KS. She was born 1868 in MO, and died 27 Jun 1950 in Spokane, Spokane, WA2,3.

Notes for JAMES ARTHUR BARKER:

Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 (1 Mar 1885)

Canville, Neosho, Kansas

Line 26

J A Barker 18 MW M Farmer

A M Barker 16 FW M Wife

Minnie Barker 5m FW S

E Barker ???

(The following are crossed off but don't show a house No.)

E P Brinegar 68 MW M Farmer

Maria Brinegar 61 FW M Wife

J W Brinegar 20 MW S

Source Information:

Ancestry.com.. Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2009.

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1900 United States Census Oregon > Umatilla > Helix > District 105 > 9

Line 53

James Barker 33 Head WM Sep 1866 M14yrs MO PA IA Farmer Rent Farm

Amanda M Barker 32 Wife WF Oct 1867 M14yrs (4-3) MO IA IA

Minnie Barker 15 Dau WF Nov 1884 S KS MO MO At School

Hugh Barker 13 Son WM Jul 1886 S KS MO MO At School

Elsie Barker 9 Dau WF Mar 1891 S OR MO MO

Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Helix, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: 1352; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 105; FHL microfilm: 1241352.

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1910 United States Federal Census Washington > Okanogan > Conconully > District 0127 > 13

Line 14

James A Boarkes 43 Head MW M126yrs MO England England Farmer/Home Farm Own/Mtg Farm

Amanda M Boarkes 42 FW M126 yrs MO IL IL None

Eva Boarkes 9 5/12 Dau FW OR MO MO None

Jessie Natsinger 15 Boarder MW S IA UN UN None

Charlotte Carter 66 Mother FW Widow IL TN VA None

Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Conconully, Okanogan, Washington; Roll: T624_1667; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0127; Image: 342; FHL microfilm: 1375680.

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1920 United States Federal Census Washington > Okanogan > Conconully > District 84 > 8

Line 58Fm

James A Barker 53 Head OM MW M MO MO England MC Farmer/Gen.Farming

Amanda M Barker 52 Wife FW M MO IL KY None

Eva Barker 19 Dau FW S OR MO MO None

Elwood Lapel 16 Laborer MW S WA US US None

Owen P Povill 60 Laborer MW W US US US None

Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Conconully, Okanogan, Washington; Roll: T625_1934; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 84; Image: 232.

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JAMES ARTHUR BARKER 1866-1924

J PaulaPage1028 (View posts) Posted: 11 Sep 2002 10:54AM GMT

Classification: Query

Surnames: Barker - Casebeer - Bostwick - Reeder

I know the man existed, I have photos of the gravesite, copy of the death cetificate etc. He was killed in a fam/plow accident April 12 1924 Pendelton/Umatilla Oregon where Rosco Arselas BOSTWICK who was married to Caroline (Callie) REEDER was also injured. I thought the Reeder ranch was in Athena. (confused and tired) Help !!!!

James was married to Amanda Marie Casebeer and had 6 or 7 childen. Amanda died in 1950. If anyone (beside Sandy or Robert) has any info or clues it will be greatly appreciated.

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More About JAMES ARTHUR BARKER:

Burial: 13 Apr 1924, Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla, OR

Census: 1870, Missouri > Cooper > Saline > 12 (See Father)

Notes for AMANDA MARIE CASEBEER:

1930 United States Federal Census Washington > Spokane > Spokane > District 18 > 26

Line 95 - 123 E. Gordon

Amanda M Barker 62 Head Own/$1,800 Radio FW Widow MO KY IL None

Harold Miller 16 Grandson MW S WA MO ORMail Clerk/Newspaper

Claude Miller 14 Grandson MW S WA MO OR None

John G Bark 56 Boarder MW Sweden Clerk/Cigar Store

Delania Mcneil 78 Boarder FW OH None

Stella Straley 49 Boarder FW MO None

Robert Burns 60 Boarder MW US Electrician

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 2515; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 531.0; FHL microfilm: 2342249.

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More About AMANDA MARIE CASEBEER:

Census: 1900, Oregon > Umatilla > Helix > District 105 > 9 (See Husband)

Children of JAMES BARKER and AMANDA CASEBEER are:

i. MINNIE3 BARKER, b. Nov 1884, KS.

More About MINNIE BARKER:

Census: 1900, Oregon > Umatilla > Helix > District 105 > 9 (See Father)

ii. HUGH BARKER, b. Jul 1886, KS; d. 1953; m. BERTHA 'BARKER; b. 1886, MO.

Notes for HUGH BARKER:

1930 United States Federal Census Oregon > Umatilla > Precinct 29 > District 45 > 1

Line 11

Hugh Barker 43 Head MW M@22yrs KS KS KS Farmer/Farm

Bertha Barker 44 Wife FW M M@23yrs OR OR OR None

Ed Garris 29 Lodger Laborer/Farm

George Mc Claran 51 Lodger Laborer/Farm

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 29, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: 1956; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45; Image: 237.0; FHL microfilm: 2341690.

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More About HUGH BARKER:

Census: 1900, Oregon > Umatilla > Helix > District 105 > 9 (See Father)

More About BERTHA 'BARKER:

Caste: 1920, Washington > Okanogan > Duley Lake > (See Husband)

Census: 1930, Oregon > Umatilla > Precinct 29 > District 45 > 1 (See Husband)

iii. ETHEL MAY BARKER, b. 1889, OR; d. 05 Jun 1893, OR.

4. iv. ELSIE BARKER, b. Mar 1891, OR; d. 1929.

5. v. EVA MARIE BARKER, b. 02 Nov 1900, Helix, umatilla, OR; d. 30 Dec 1986, Spokane, Spokane, WA.

 

Generation No. 3

4. ELSIE3 BARKER (JAMES ARTHUR2, WILLIAM1) was born Mar 1891 in OR, and died 1929. She married MACK MILLER 1909 in Spokane, Spokane, WA, son of MELVIN MILLER and LAURA BEST. He was born 25 Aug 1881, and died 28 Dec 1949 in Spokane, Spokane, WA4.

More About ELSIE BARKER:

Census: 1900, Oregon > Umatilla > Helix > District 105 > 9 (See Father)

Children of ELSIE BARKER and MACK MILLER are:

i. CHARLES HAROLD4 MILLER, b. 24 Jul 1913, White Salmon, Klickitat, WA; d. 15 Mar 1975, Overton, Clar, NE; m. MARY ELLEN SWIFT, 26 Nov 1938, Spokane, Spokane, WA; b. 1913, Spokane, Spokane, WA.

More About CHARLES HAROLD MILLER:

Census: 1930, Washington > Spokane > Spokane > District 18 > 26 (See Grandmother Barker)

More About MARY ELLEN SWIFT:

Parents (Facts Pg): Benjamine Hampton Swift and Nellie Jan Sydebotham

ii. CLAUDE MILLER, b. 1915, Washington.

More About CLAUDE MILLER:

Census: 1930, Washington > Spokane > Spokane > District 18 > 26 (See Grandmother Barker)

iii. CECIL MILLER, b. 02 Sep 1910, Okanagan, WA; d. Jun 1984, Seattle, King, WA.

 

5. EVA MARIE3 BARKER (JAMES ARTHUR2, WILLIAM1) was born 02 Nov 1900 in Helix, umatilla, OR, and died 30 Dec 1986 in Spokane, Spokane, WA5. She married (1) ELLWOOD LEPPELL. He was born 1903 in Makepeace, Alta, Canada, and died Jan 1969 in San Jose, Santa Clara, CA6. She married (2) JESSE EVERETT. She married (3) HARRY BUTLER GORDON 21 Jul 1920 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, Idaho7, son of JOHN GORDON and OLA LITTLE. He was born 21 Oct 1897 in Fremont, Newaygo, MI, and died 07 Jul 1974 in Ontario, Maleur, OR8,9.

More About EVA MARIE BARKER:

Burial: 03 Jan 1987, Fairmount Cemetery, Spokane, Spokane, WA

Census: 1910, Washington > Okanogan > Conconully > District 0127 > 13 (See Father)

Notes for HARRY BUTLER GORDON:

1920 United States Federal Census Washington > Okanogan > Conconully > District 84 > 6

Line 55

Harry B Gordon 22 Head Rent MW S MI MI MI Laborer/Ranch

Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Conconully, Okanogan, Washington; Roll: T625_1934; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 84; Image: 230.

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1930 United States Federal Census Washington > Klickitat > Dead Canyon > District 13 > 1

Line 1

Harry B Gordon 32 Head Rent Radio MW M@21yrs MI MI MI Farmer/Gen.Farm

Elizabeth Gordon 22 Wife FW M@18yrs OR Germany Sweden None

Walter L Gordon 1 Son MW S WA NI OR

Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Dead Canyon, Klickitat, Washington; Roll: 2489; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 399.0; FHL microfilm: 2342223.

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More About HARRY BUTLER GORDON:

Census: 1900, Michigan > Isabella > Fremont > District 69 > 11 (See Father)

Registration: 12 Sep 1918, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-191810

Child of EVA BARKER and HARRY GORDON is:

i. HARRY HUGH4 GORDON, b. 29 Jun 1920; d. 21 Oct 1996, Upshur, TX11.

 

 

Endnotes

1. Oregon, Death Index, 1898-2008, Oregon, Death Index, 1898-2008 about Charlotte M Carter Name: Charlotte M Carter Death Date: 7 Jun 1924 Death Place: Portland Certificate: 1514 =============== .

2. Washington Death Index, 1940-1996, Washington Death Index, 1940-1996 about Amanda M Barker Name: Amanda M Barker Date of Death: 27 Jun 1950 Age: 82 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1868 Gender: Female Certificate: 11155 .

3. Washington State Death Records, Washington State Death Records Document Number: 34 Document Reference Id: SF 11155 Name: Amanda Marie Barker Date Of Death: 27 Jun 1950 Age: 82 Gender: Female Father Name: Alfred Casebeer Mother Name: Jane Stallworth Batch Id: 277873 Batch Locality: Washington, United States Death Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington Mother Name Gn: Jane Mother Name Surname: Stallworth .

4. Washington State Death Records, Record Series: Death Records Collection: Washington State Death Records County: Statewide Da Reference Number: {1E0F95D8-069B-4390-8122-AA71D9B96E34} Image Number: 2574 Document Number: 90 Document Reference Id: 21196 Name: Mack Miller Date Of Death: 28 Dec 1949 Age: 68 Gender: Male Father Name: Melvin Miller Mother Name: Best Batch Id: 277851 Batch Locality: Washington, United States Death Place: Seattle, King, Washington Mother Name Surname: Best Race Or Color: Place Of Burial: Burial Year: Cemetery Name: Father Birth Place: Mother Birth Place: Additional Relatives: Burial Date: Mother Name Gn: Note Birth Place: Note Burial Date: Note Burial Place: Note Death Date: Note Death Place: Note Pr Name: Residence: Spouse Name: Street Address: Source: http://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov/Record/View/BF5978063EB2B8AC5B950B60CEF2DC8F .

5. Social Security Death Index - Washington, Social Security Death Index - Washington Last Residence Zipcode: 48103 Birth Date: 11/02/1900 Death Location: ANN ARBOR, MI Reference Number: 539-05-6283 Social Security Number: 539-05-6283 Name: EVA EVERETT Death Date: 12/00/1986 .

6. Spokane Daily Chronicle Jan 24 1969, Spokane Daily Chronicle Jan 24 1969 Lester E. Leppell Funeral services for Lester E. Leppell, 43, of San Hose, CA, retired Air Force master sergeant and former Spokane resident, are planned here tomorrow afternoon. Born in Makepeace, Alta, Mr Leppell died Tuesday in a hospital in Palo Alto, CA. Mr Keppell came in to the Spokane Valley in 1935 with his late father, Ellwood Leppell, and family. Lester Leppell’s obit mentions the third husband of Eva Marie Barker Gordon Leppell as Mrs. Jesse F. (Eva) Everett.

7. Marriage Book, County Courthouse located in Kootenai Co., ID in Volume 15 on Page 93 .

8. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index Name: Harry Gordon SSN: 543-28-0887 Last Residence: 97914 Ontario, Malheur, Oregon, United States of America Born: 21 Oct 1897 Died: Jul 1974 State (Year) SSN issued: Oregon (Before 1951) Source Citation: Number: 543-28-0887; Issue State: Oregon; Issue Date: Before 1951. ==============.

9. Oregon, Death Index, 1898-2008, Oregon, Death Index, 1898-2008 about Harry But Gordon Name: Harry But Gordon Age: 76 Birth Date: Oct 1897 Death Date: 7 Jul 1974 Death Place: Malheur Spouse: Elizab Certificate: 74-10907 Source Citation: Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980. ============.

10. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name: Harry Butler Gordon City: Seattle 601 6 Ave County: King State: Washington Birth Date: 21 Oct 1898 Race: White FHL Roll Number: 1991893 DraftBoard: 6 Age: 20 Occupation: Logger, Crescent Mfg Co. Nearest Relative: John Butler Gordon, Mabton, WA Height/Build: Tall/Medium Color of Eyes/Hair: Blue/Light Signature: Harry Butler Gordon Sept 12 1918 Source Citation: Registration Location: King County, Washington; Roll: 1991893; Draft Board: 6. =========================.

11. Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index about Harry H. Gordon Name: Harry H. Gordon SSN: 542-18-1686 Last Residence: 75640 Diana, Upshur, Texas, United States of America Born: 29 Jun 1920 Died: 21 Oct 1996 State (Year) SSN issued: Oregon (Before 1951) .