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Willard Delmar Barker 1921–1988

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Jul 1921 · Aoanoke VA

Died 16 Nov 1988 · Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America

Father Willie Barker

Mother Louvina Barker

Spouse Gladys Seymore

Children Arlena Barker, Danny Barker, Darrel K Barker, Shirley L Barker, Trinka Emma Barker

Siblings Callie Estellia Barker, Clifton Arnold Barker, Clyde Barker, Howard Barker, Otis Barker, Paul Marrion Andrew Barker, Willard F Barker

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1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Death Records U.S., Find a Grave Index U.S., Chicago and North Western … U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005 Source

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Biography

In 1921, Willard Delmar Barker entered the world in Aoanoke VA, born to willie barker and louvina barker. In 1930, Willard Delmar Barker resided in Richmond, Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA. In 1935, Willard Delmar Barker resided in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia. Willard Delmar Barker married gladys seymore, polly hall, and had children including arlena barker, danny barker, darrel k barker, shirley l barker, trinka emma barker. Willard Delmar Barker passed away in 1988 in Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records
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Death Records Virginia, U.S., Death Records
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index
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Record U.S., Chicago and North Western Railroad Employment Records
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Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index
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Record Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005
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1921

Birth of Willard Delmar Barker in Aoanoke VA

Birth

1930

Willard Delmar Barker resided here in Richmond, Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA

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1935

Willard Delmar Barker resided here in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia

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1940

Willard Delmar Barker resided here in, Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA

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1950

Willard Delmar Barker resided here in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA

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1951

Willard Delmar Barker resided here in Virginia

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1952

Willard Delmar Barker resided here in Bigstone Gap, VA

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1988

Death of Willard Delmar Barker in Corydon, Harrison, Indiana, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Willard Barker

This ancestor line traces from Sulgrave, Northamptonshire, England (1500) to Washington County, Virginia, United States of America (1881) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Willard Barker (1921–1988) was born in Aoanoke VA and died in Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Willard 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 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
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