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Seeking details on Robert Barker
« on: Saturday 23 March 13 01:28 GMT (UK) »
Hi guys, I am looking for details of Robert Barker b.1858 and Mary Jane McGillvray b.1869 from around Cleveland in Tassie, I have names of 5 children, Lucy , Ernest , Malcolm , Gordon , and James,
it appears that there were possibly 2 or 3 other children, does anyone have details or birthdates
for the children of this family? Any info would be much appreciated
cheers
Craig

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Re: Seeking details on Robert Barker
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 23 March 13 04:31 GMT (UK) »



I have modified my post to remove names of people

Examiner 5 Aug 1950

DEATHS BARKER-Suddenly, at Campbell Town, on August 3, 1950, Ernest George, dearly loved husband of Gwendoline Mary (May) Barker, of Campbell Town,

and eldest son of the late Robert and Mary Jane Barker, Cleveland,

and lov ing father of *******. and devoted stepfather of *** and ****

and loving brother of Lucy (Mrs. G. Ashman, Launceston), Malcolm (Hillwood), Gordon (New Zea land), Russell and Walter (deceased), Donald (Avoca), Mar jorie (Mrs. Page, N.S.W.), Muriel (Mrs. A. Murray, Prospect), the loving grandfather of ***, *** and ***.. Aged 59 years. Late 1st A.L.F.. Late P:M.G's Department.

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Re: Seeking details on Robert Barker
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 23 March 13 04:39 GMT (UK) »
I was hoping a death notice of one of the parents would name all the kids but Robert's doesnt.

Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954)
Wednesday 14 July 1926

 BARKER.-On the 13th July, 1926, Robert, beloved husband of Mary Barker, of Rose Cottage, Cleveland (suddenly), aged 68 years. (Sydney and Melbourne palpers please copy).

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Re: Seeking details on Robert Barker
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 23 March 13 04:40 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Wivenhoe, yes I have that notice, that is wher I realised there were other children , I only have birth years for the children I have listed, Hoping for some more info
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Craig


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Re: Seeking details on Robert Barker
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 24 March 13 08:44 GMT (UK) »
Robert and Grace Barker Child
Marriage to Grace EAST 15 Jan 1883 Tasmania.
Robert was Age: 24
Grace was age 25   
Barker Grace 3 Nov 1883 Died 1884


Robert and May Jane Barker Children in Tasmania
Marriage to Robert BARKER 31 Oct 1888 Campbell Town   
Maryann (Mary Jane) McGILLIVERY was  Age: 19
Robert was Age: 30

Children:
1.Barker Lucy  4 Sep 1889 Campbell Town 977/33
2.Barker Ernest George 1891  Tasmania
   Barker Ernest George : SERN 3753 : POB Cleveland TAS : POE Hobart TAS : NOK F Barker R
    http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/Imagine.asp?B=3049228
3.Barker Malcolm Robert 9 Aug 1893 Campbell Town 221/33
4.Barker Gordon John  10 Jun 1896 Campbell Town 198/33
5.Barker  James Russell  11 Apr 1898 Campbell Town 213/33
   Barker James Russell : SERN 2782 : POB Cleveland TAS : POE Hobart TAS : NOK F Barker Robert
   http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/Imagine.asp?B=3049327
6.Barker Marjorie Irene    3 Feb 1903  Campbell Town

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Re: Seeking details on Robert Barker
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 24 March 13 12:23 GMT (UK) »
Some of their children's births on the index are transcribed as BAKER & BARBER.

BARKER Lucy 04/09/1889 CAMPBELL TOWN #977/1889 RGD 33
BAKER Ernest George 22/06/1891 CAMPBELL TOWN #994/1891 RGD 33
BARKER Malcolm Robert 09/08/1893 CAMPBELL TOWN #221/1893 RGD 33
BARKER Gordon John 10/06/1896 CAMPBELL TOWN #198/1896 RGD 33
BARKER James Russell 11/04/1898 CAMPBELL TOWN #213/1898 RGD 33
BARKER Walter St Clair 08/12/1900 CLEVELAND #1901 2512
BARBER Marjorie Irene 03/02/1903 CAMPBELL TOWN #1903 1837
BARBER Angus Donald 13/03/1905 CLEVELAND #1905 1286
BARBER Muriel Mary 03/06/1908 CLEVELAND #1908 2255

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Re: Seeking details on Robert Barker
« Reply #6 on: Monday 25 March 13 12:57 GMT (UK) »
Thanks very much everyone for your help without it I am
sure I may not have found them
cheers
Craig