Who was James Barker?

James Barker (1827–1915) was born in Diss, Norfolk, England and died in North Ogden, Weber, Utah. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Barker 1827–1915

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 07 APR 1827 · Diss, Norfolk, England

Died 15 Dec 1915 · North Ogden, Weber, Utah

Spouse Polly Emiline Blodgett

Children Mary Ann Barker

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Polly Emiline Blodgett

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Mary Ann Barker

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The story of James Barker began in 1827 in Diss, Norfolk, England. James Barker married polly emiline blodgett, and had children including mary ann barker. James Barker passed away in 1915 in North Ogden, Weber, Utah.

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Birth of James Barker in Diss, Norfolk, England

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: James Barker (1827–1915) was born in Diss, Norfolk, England and died in North Ogden, Weber, Utah. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 1 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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1827–1915

Diss, Norfolk, England