Does anyone have information about the parents of John Barker, born in 1732 in Hanover County, VA? His father may be Edward Barker. John married Martha Snead. He died in Washington County, VA and had the following children: Thomas, John, Joel, Charles, Rachel, Susan, Elizabeth, and Mary. I do not know when his family arrived in America or where they came from. Any help will be appreciated, Glenda Scarborough

for Jayhawk, There is a lot of ink on this family on line. John's Father was Charles Barker III, 1702/03, John and his wife had 14 children. See: Cavaliers and Pioneers, (abstracts of Virginia Land Warrents, page 112, Book 81, John Barker, 333 acres Bedford Co Etc. also:The following: Will of Charles Barker, 1804 - Cumberland County, Virginia WILL OF CHARLES BARKER Will Book 3 page 256 Cumberland, VA In the name of God amen. I Charles Barker of the County of Cumberland calling to mind the uncertainty of all human affairs do constitute make and ordain the following to be my last will and testament hereby revoking all other wills by me heretofore made. Imprimis. I direct my Executors herein after mentioned to pay all my just debts; and in order to make them to do so, I do hereby authorise and empower them to make sale of thirty five or forty acres of the Tract of land on which I now live, either from the upper or lower end thereof, upon such terms as they may think most conducive to the interest of my estate and to convey the same to the purchaser in as full and ample a manner as I could now do And should the proceeds of such sale prove insufficient to discharge my debts my Executors are also empowered to make of such part of my personal estate as will be sufficient. I give and bequeath unto my son Charles Barker, two cows that have been called his and two calves, the sorrel horse that have been called his also; and feather bed and furniture. I also desire and direct that my said son Charles shall be supported during his life out of my estate, at the discretion of my Executors who will have regard to the situation of the estate, and that he be allowed to work some part of the land at their discretion so that he does not interfere with my daughter in law. I lend unto my Daughter in law Anne Barker during her widowhood the whole of my estate both real and personal, except the part given to my Son Charles. And at the decease of my said Daughter in law, or when ever she should marry, I give and devise unto my Grand son John Barker, Two hundred acres of the Tract of land on which I now live adjoining the lands of William Colman, to him and his heirs forever and the balance of my land I give and devise unto my Grand sons Charles Tharp Barker and Patrick Henry Barker to be equally divided between them to them and their heirs forever. The rest and residue of my estate of whatsever nature I give and bequeath unto Grand Children John Barker, Charles Tharp Barker, Patrick Henry Barker, Rebecca Barker, Mary Barker, Sarah Barker, Elizabeth Barker, and Nancy Barker, to be equally divided between them: But should my Executors think fit they are authorised to give each of my Grand Children a negro before the general division of my estate takes place, but to be accounted for on such division. Lastly I do appoint my friends, Elliott Colman, Henry Colman, John Daniel, Nelson Patteson & John Brown, Executors to this will. And direct that no security be required of them. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal this 11th October 1804. Charles [X] Barker {seal} his mark Signed Sealed & delivered in presence of Wade N. Woodson William Colman Sen. William D. Colman Cumberland January Court 1805 This last will and testament of Charles Barker decease was proved by the witnesses thereto & ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Nelson Patteson one of the Executors therein named, certificate is granted him for obtaining probat thereof in due form. And liberty is reserved for the other Executors to join in probat when ever they shall think proper. Teste: Miller Woodson Clk Bob Barker-Bylsma EMail maranbob@inreach.com

Glenda, This has been a twenty year search for me and I hope you get a lot of responses. As you know John ended up after the Rev. War in Washington county as he was in Henry county during the war. Several of his sons fought in the war including my key interest, Charles born 1763 who fought in the 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain. The version of Edward as the father of John is simply one of several which exist; another has him as the son of anther Charles. I hope someone can document either version and not just refer to the source FAMILIES OF WASHINGTON COUNTY or the site of John Kelly Barker. The Barker web site has the version of Edward which is based on a document written in the 1890s which also includes statements like one that the family owned the property that became Richmond and that the family taught in a Presbyterian school in England. Please keep me posted if you would. Jim Snodgrass snoj@icx.net Knoxville, Tn. jayhawk wrote: > Does anyone have information about the parents of John Barker, born in 1732 in Hanover County, VA? > His father may be Edward Barker. John married Martha Snead. He died in Washington County, VA and had the following children: > Thomas, John, Joel, Charles, Rachel, Susan, Elizabeth, and Mary. I do not know when his family arrived in America or where they came from. > Any help will be appreciated, > > Glenda Scarborough > > ==== BARKER Mailing List ==== > How long has it been since you posted your line or a query to the list? > Surname Helper Search http://cgi.rootsweb.com/surhelp/srchall.html