Mary BARKER (1821–1871) was born in Russell County, Virginia, USA and died in Knox County, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Ellen Chiles BARKER 1821–1871

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 14 APR 1821 · Russell County, Virginia, USA

Died 13 JUL 1871 · Knox County, Tennessee, USA

Father Charles C Barker

Mother Frances Nevils Chiles

Siblings Charles Chiles Barker, Charley C Barker, Elizabeth Bettie Calliham Barker, George Washington Barker, Joel Nevils Barker, John C Stumpy Jack Barker, Katherine Kitty Cubine 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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Immediate Family

Parents

Charles C Barker

Frances Nevils Chiles

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Ellen Chiles BARKER began in 1821 in Russell County, Virginia, USA. Mary Ellen Chiles BARKER passed away in 1871 in Knox County, Tennessee, USA.

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Life Timeline

1821

Birth of Mary Ellen Chiles BARKER in Russell County, Virginia, USA

Birth

1871

Death of Mary Ellen Chiles BARKER in Knox County, Tennessee, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary BARKER

This ancestor line traces from Jamestown, James City County, Virginia, United States of America (1671) to Russell County, Virginia, USA (1821) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary BARKER (1821–1871) was born in Russell County, Virginia, USA and died in Knox County, Tennessee, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 6 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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