(17) Edward Barker (1670–1727) & Mary Papillon (1682–1728)
Edward Barker (b. ca. 1670; d. 1727) is part of a later New England Barker line, likely descending from early Plymouth/Marshfield Barkers, though the exact generational link back to John Barker (d. 1652) is not firmly proven in primary records.
He married Mary Papillon (or Papillion), a surname that appears in New England records but is often inconsistently spelled—raising the possibility of transcription errors.
Children (as listed):
- Eunice Barker (1703–1786)
- Ebenezer Barker (1704–1726)
- Edward Barker (1708–1763)
- John Barker (1711–1801)
- Mary Barker (1715–1757)
Evaluation:
- The name Edward Barker (1708–1763) aligns chronologically with the next generation.
- The Papillon surname appears rarely in New England; it should be verified against town vital records (likely Connecticut or Massachusetts).
- No primary citation provided—this generation requires confirmation in town or church records.
Recommended sources:
- New England Historic Genealogical Society databases
- Barbour Collection of Connecticut Vital Records
(18) Edward “Deacon” Barker (1708–1763) & Hannah Baldwin (1714–1758)
Edward Barker (b. 1708; d. 1763), sometimes called “Deacon Edward Barker,” is more plausibly documented. The Baldwin surname strongly suggests Connecticut origins, especially New Haven County families.
He married Hannah Baldwin (b. 1714; d. 1758), likely from the extended Baldwin family of Milford/New Haven.
Children (as listed):
- Papillon Barker
- Mary Barker
- Ebenezer Barker (1737–1781)
- Edward Barker (b. 1739)
- Hannah Barker (b. 1742)
- John Barker (1744–1836)
- Sarah Barker (b. 1747)
- Peter Barker (b. 1750)
- Benjamin Barker (b. 1752)
- Irene Barker (b. 1756)
- Samuel Barker (b. 1758)
Evaluation:
- The Baldwin connection is credible and geographically consistent with Branford/New Haven families.
- The use of “Deacon” suggests church records may exist.
- The child Ebenezer (1737–1781) fits cleanly into the next generation.
Sources to confirm:
- History of Ancient Branford, Connecticut
- Connecticut church and probate records
(19) Ebenezer Barker (1737–1781) & Esther Russell
Ebenezer Barker (b. 1737; d. 1781) married Esther Russell (b. 1737). The Russell surname is common in Connecticut and Massachusetts, so identifying her exact family requires locality confirmation.
Children:
- Thomas Barker
- Lydia Barker (1765–1863)
- Ebenezer Barker (b. 1768)
- Jeremiah Barker (1774–1783)
- Ralph Barker (b. 1778)
- “Pollie” (Mary) Barker (b. 1780)
- Mary Barker (b. 1780?)
Evaluation:
- Duplicate Mary/Pollie entries likely refer to the same person (“Polly” was a nickname for Mary).
- The timeline is consistent for a Connecticut family in the Revolutionary era.
- Ebenezer’s death in 1781 suggests possible connection to Revolutionary War-era mortality, worth checking military or probate records.
Suggested sources:
- American Revolutionary War service or pension records
- Connecticut probate files
(20) Ralph Barker (b. 1778) & Sarah Brown Kirtland
Ralph Barker, born 27 Feb 1778 in Branford, Connecticut, is one of the stronger documented links in your line.
He married Sarah Brown Kirtland on 20 June 1809 in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
Notes (expanded):
- The Kirtland family is well-documented in Connecticut, adding credibility to this connection.
- Migration to New York (possibly Throggs Neck) fits early 19th-century movement patterns.
- Occupation as farmer aligns with census patterns.
Children (as listed, partially):
- George Barker (1815–1888)
- Mary Barker (b. 1823)
Issues:
- Sarah’s birth is listed as 1789, but death is incorrectly shown as 1880 (likely typo).
- More children likely existed—census records should be checked.
Sources:
- Barbour Collection of Connecticut Vital Records
- U.S. Federal Census (1810–1850)
(21) George Barker (1815–1888) & Cornelia Clark
George Barker (b. 1815; d. 1888) married Cornelia Clark on April 5, 1854, in Manchester, Vermont.
Cornelia was the daughter of Hon. Myron Clark, a well-documented Vermont political figure, which significantly strengthens this branch.
Children:
- Edward Barker (b. 1841?) (chronology questionable—before marriage)
- Alfred Barker (b. 1846?) (same issue)
- Ralph Barker (1857–1928)
- William Ham Barker (b. 1859)
- Sarah Kirtland Barker (1859–1944)
Major Issue:
- Children born before 1854 marriage suggest:
- George had a previous wife, OR
- Dates are incorrect
This needs correction using census and birth records.
Additional notes:
- 1860 Census: merchant
- 1880 Census: broker in New York City
Sources:
- U.S. Federal Census (1860, 1880)
- Vermont town records
(22) Ralph Barker (1857–1928) & Eugenia Frear Robinson (1858–1924)
Ralph Barker (b. 1857; d. 1928) married Eugenia Frear Robinson.
This generation is well within modern record reliability, and most details should be verifiable through civil records.
Children:
- Cornelia Clark Barker (1882–1949)
- Grace Lillian Barker (1885–1885)
- Julia Robinson Barker (1886–1886)
- Charles Edward Barker (1888–1906)
- Eugenia Kirtland Barker (1888–1964)
- Ralph Frederick Barker (1894–1943)
- George Myron Barker (1899–1972)
Observations:
- Reuse of names (Cornelia, Kirtland, Myron) reflects strong maternal lineage ties
- Infant mortality (multiple children dying young) is historically typical
Sources:
- State vital records (NY/VT)
- Cemetery records
- U.S. Census (1900–1920)