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Barker History Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables World Ranking

Ireland United States Canada Australia New Zealand West Indies

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Barker History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Barker family

The surname Barker was first found in Cambridgeshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Barker family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Barker research. Another 317 words (23 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1577, 1600, 1619, 1652, 1700, 1722, 1734, 1739, 1749, 1774, 1788, 1793, 1804, 1806, 1808, 1809, 1829 and 1833 are included under the topic Early Barker History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Barker Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Barker, Barkers, Barkes, Barkess, Barkere, Barkar and others.

Early Notables of the Barker family

Sir Christopher Barker, a distinguished British diplomat and court official in the 16th century
Edmund Barker, a renowned English classical scholar of the early 19th century
John Barker, British Consul-General in Egypt from 1829 to 1833

Barker World Ranking

the United States, the name Barker is the 316^th most popular surname with an estimated 87,045 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Barker is ranked the 443^rd most popular surname with an estimated 10,684 people with that name. 2 And in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Barker is the 708^th popular surname with an estimated 61 people with that name. 3 Australia ranks Barker as 158^th with 18,944 people. 4 New Zealand ranks Barker as 159^th with 3,211 people. 5 The United Kingdom ranks Barker as 99^th with 48,588 people. 6

Migration of the Barker family to Ireland

Some of the Barker family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 70 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Barker migration to the United States +

Barker Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Elizabeth Barker, who landed in Massachusetts in 1620 8
John Barker, who landed in Virginia in 1622 8
John Barker, who arrived in Virginia in 1623 8
Henry Barker, who arrived in Virginia in 1623 8
Henry Barker, who landed in Jamestown Va in 1624 8
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Barker Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Charles Barker, who arrived in South Carolina in 1702 8
Roger Barker, who arrived in Virginia in 1704 8
Sarah Barker, who arrived in South Carolina in 1707 8
John Barker, who arrived in South Carolina in 1707 8
Jury Barker, who arrived in Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1709 8
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Barker Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mr. Barker, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1821 8
George Barker to Boston in 1822
William G Barker, who landed in New York in 1833 8
Marmaduke Barker, who landed in New York in 1834 8
Robert Barker, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1837 8
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Barker Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Mr. Sydney Barker, (b. 1901), aged 1 year 8 months, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 14th June 1903 en route to Wardner, Idaho, USA 9
Mrs. Janie Barker, (b. 1875), aged 28, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 14th June 1903 en route to Wardner, Idaho, USA 9
Mr. William Arthur Barker, (b. 1882), aged 23, Cornish blacksmith travelling aboard the ship "St Louis" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 16th April 1905 en route to Buffalo, New York, USA 9

Barker migration to Canada +

Barker Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Mr. Abijah Barker U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 10
Mr. Asa Barker U.E. who settled in New Brunswick c. 1783 he was a member of the Cape Ann Association 10
Mr. Ephraim Barker U.E. born in Maine, USA who settled in New Brunswick c. 1783 he was a member of the Cape Ann Association 10
Mr. John Barker U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 10
Mr. Thomas Barker U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1783 10
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Barker Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Charles Barker, aged 38, a farmer, who arrived in Quebec aboard the ship "Atlas" in 1815
Henry Benjamin Barker, aged 26, a farmer, who arrived in Quebec aboard the ship "Atlas" in 1815
Elenor Barker, aged 23, who arrived in Quebec aboard the ship "Atlas" in 1815
Henry Barker, aged 3, who arrived in Quebec aboard the ship "Atlas" in 1815
Edward Barker, aged 4 months, who arrived in Quebec aboard the ship "Atlas" in 1815
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Barker migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia included the Second Fleet of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Second Fleet

Mr. William Barker, British settler convicted in Yorkshire, England in 1789, sentenced to 7 years for breaking and entry, transported aboard the ship "Third Fleet" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 7

Following the Second Fleet, other convicts and early settlers arriving in Australia include:

Barker Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century

Mr. William Barker, English convict who was convicted in Worcester, Worcestershire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Barwell" in September 1797, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 11

Barker Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Joseph Barker, English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for life, transported aboard the "Baring" in April 1815, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 12
Mr. Thomas Barker, British convict who was convicted in San Fernando (Isla of Leon), Cádiz, Spain for 7 years, transported aboard the "Baring" in April 1815, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 12
Mr. Thomas Theophilus Barker, English convict who was convicted in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Baring" in April 1815, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 12
Frederick Barker, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Almorah" on April 1817, settling in New South Wales, Australia 13
William Barker, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Almorah" on April 1817, settling in New South Wales, Australia 13
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Barker migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Barker Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mrs. Barker, Australian settler travelling from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia aboard the ship "Bee" arriving in New Zealand in 1832 14
Mr. James Barker, (b. 1807), aged 33, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Olympus" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 20th April 1841 15
Mrs. Mary Barker, (b. 1811), aged 29, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Olympus" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 20th April 1841 15
Miss Mary Ann Barker, (b. 1830), aged 10, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Olympus" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 20th April 1841 15
Miss Elizabeth Barker, (b. 1837), aged 3, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Olympus" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 20th April 1841 15
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Barker migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 16

Barker Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century

Ms Alice Barker, aged 30 who arrived in St. Kitts (St Christopher) aboard the ship "Amity" in 1635 8
William Barker, who landed in SL Christopher in 1635 8
Miss Mary Barker, (b. 1623), aged 12, British settler traveling aboard the ship "Matthew" arriving in St Christopher (Saint Kitts) in 1635 17
Elizabeth Barker to Barbados in 1669

Barker Settlers in West Indies in the 18th Century

Robert Barker to Jamaica in 1761

Contemporary Notables of the name Barker (post 1700) +

Clarence Edward Barker (1935-2025), American politician, member of the Georgia State Senate for the 18th district (1973-1991)
Robert "Bob" Barker (1923-2023), American nineteen-time Daytime Emmy Award winning television game show host, known for hosting CBS's The Price Is Right from 1972 to 2007
Wendy Barker (1942-2023), American poet, Poet-in-Residence and the Pearl LeWinn Chair of Creative Writing at the University of Texas at San Antonio
William Onico Barker (1934-2023), American politician, Member of the Virginia Senate (1980-1992)
William Muecke Barker (1941-2023), American jurist, Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court (1995-2009)
Lucius Jefferson Barker (1928-2020), American political scientist from Franklinton, Louisiana
Raymond Herrell "Buddy" Barker (1936-2018), American Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Baltimore Orioles (1960), Cleveland Indians (1965) and the New York Yankees (1965–1967)
Lois Anna "Tommie" Barker (1923-2018), American utility player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from Dover, New Jersey; she played for the Grand Rapids Chicks in 1950
Major-General Ray Wehnes Barker (1889-1974), American Commanding General 78th Division, North-West Europe (1945-1946) 18
... (Another 150 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Barker family +

Halifax Explosion

Mr. John Barker (1911-1917), Canadian resident from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 19
Mr. Benjamin Joseph Herbert Barker (1920-1941), Australian Able Seaman from Perth, Western Australia, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 20
Clifford Barker (d. 1945), British Shipwright 4th Class aboard the HMS Dorsetshire when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking 21
Mr. Thomas Barker (b. 1917), Scottish Ordinary Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 22
Mr. Joseph Barker, British Able Bodied Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking 23
... (Another 11 entries are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

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