Who was Thomas Barker?

Thomas Barker (1562–1623) was born in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Robert Barker 1562–1623

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 19 Jun 1562 · Mirfield, Yorkshire, England

Died 10 Feb 1623 · Mirfield, Yorkshire, England

Father William Martin Barker

Mother Anne Stoughton

Spouse Lady Rhodes (1567–1649)

Children Thomas Edward Barker

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Martin Barker

Anne Stoughton

Spouse(s)

Lady Rhodes

Children

Thomas Edward Barker

Biography

The story of Thomas Robert Barker began in 1562 in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England. Thomas Robert Barker married lady isabella rhodes, and had children including thomas edward barker. Thomas Robert Barker passed away in 1623 in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England.

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Birth of Thomas Robert Barker in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England

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1623

Death of Thomas Robert Barker in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Barker

This ancestor line traces from Sonning, Berkshire, England (1540) to Mirfield, Yorkshire, England (1562) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Barker (1562–1623) was born in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England and died in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 2 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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