Who was George Barker?

George Barker (1798–1876) was born in Washington, Virginia and died in Washington, Virginia. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George Washington Barker 1798–1876

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 May 1798 · Washington, Virginia

Died 17 Feb 1876 · Washington, Virginia

Father Charles C Barker

Mother Frances Nevils Chiles

Siblings Charles Chiles Barker, Charley C Barker, Elizabeth Bettie Calliham Barker, Joel Nevils Barker, John C Stumpy Jack Barker, Katherine Kitty Cubine Chiles Barker, Mary Ellen Chiles Barker, Mary Polly Clark, Paul Chiles Barker, Rebecca Barker, Russell K Barker, Samuel Chiles Barker, Sarah A Sproles Barker, William Barker

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U.S., Sons of the American …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Charles C Barker

Frances Nevils Chiles

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1798, George Washington Barker entered the world in Washington, Virginia, born to charles c barker and frances nevils chiles. George Washington Barker passed away in 1876 in Washington, Virginia.

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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1798

Birth of George Washington Barker in Washington, Virginia

Birth

1876

Death of George Washington Barker in Washington, Virginia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Barker

This ancestor line traces from St Pauls Parish, Hanover, Virginia, United States (1735) to Washington, Virginia (1798) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Barker (1798–1876) was born in Washington, Virginia and died in Washington, Virginia. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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