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Ralph Lester Barker 1917–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Apr 1917

Birth Location: Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 8 Jul 2003

Death Location: IN

Father: Grover Barker

Mother: Bessie Bymaster

Spouse(s): Helen Barker

Children(s):

The story of Ralph Lester Barker began in 1917 in Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA. In 1920, Ralph Lester Barker resided in Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA. In 1930, Ralph Lester Barker resided in Floyd, Putnam, Indiana. Ralph Lester Barker married Helen M Barker, and had children including Deborah Barker Rawlings, Donna Rae Ralston, Linda Barker Taylor, Patty Barker Sharp. Ralph Lester Barker passed away in 2003 in IN.

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Biography

  • The story of Ralph Lester Barker began in 1917 in Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Ralph Lester Barker resided in Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, Ralph Lester Barker resided in Floyd, Putnam, Indiana.
  • Ralph Lester Barker married Helen M Barker, and had children including Deborah Barker Rawlings, Donna Rae Ralston, Linda Barker Taylor, Patty Barker Sharp.
  • Ralph Lester Barker passed away in 2003 in IN.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ralph Barker's Ancestors

Self
Ralph Barker
1917–2003
Birth Place: Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Parents
Grover Cleveland Barker
1885–1968
Indiana
Bessie (H) Bymaster
1886–1967
Indiana
Grandparents
David (H.) Barker
1854–1915
Indiana
Charlotte E
1868–1941
Roanoke County, Virginia, USA
Benjamin (Franklin) Bymaster
1856–1920
Ladoga, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Izadora Robbins
1859–1932
Montgomery, Indiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
Oliver Barker
1825–1910
Mary Stewart
1828–1911
William Falls
1846–1911
Sarah Britts
1844–1937
David Jr
1829–1904
Sidney Bymaster
1835–1907
Jonathan Robins
1836–1866
Jane Boling
1834–1917
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Barker
1804–1875
Levina Nelson
1804–1869
Levi Stewart
1800–1847
Abigail Powell
1803–1887
David Sr
1796–1867
Anna Berry
1804–1866
Willis Clark
1796–1870
Hannah Clark
1801–1895
Valentine Robbins
1813–1849
Hannah Chastain
1813–1876
Randolph Boling
1795–1849
Jane Graves
1779–1821

Ralph Barker's Timeline

6 Records

1917
16 Apr 1917
Birth of Ralph Lester Barker in Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Ralph Lester Barker resided here in Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Ralph Lester Barker resided here in Floyd, Putnam, Indiana
Floyd, Putnam, Indiana
1935
1935
Age 18
Ralph Lester Barker resided here in Jackson, Putnam, Indiana
Jackson, Putnam, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 23
Ralph Lester Barker resided here in Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA
2003
8 Jul 2003
Age 86
Death of Ralph Lester Barker in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1917
    Event Place: Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 35
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: T627_1088; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 67-14
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 303-16-5503; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 249173
    [5] Indiana Births
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clark, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: T625_457; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 161; Image: 20
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Floyd, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: 623; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 619.0; FHL microfilm: 2340358
    [8] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Banner-Graphic; Publication Date: 12 8 2003; Publication Place: Greencastle, Indiana, USA; Web edition:
    [9] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [10] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [11] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
    [14] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944
    [15] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [16] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, F0009815; F00097E5; Collection Title: Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1993; Certificate Range: 013000 - 014662

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clark, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clark, Montgomery, Indiana; Roll: T625_457; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 161; Image: 20

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Floyd, Putnam, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Floyd, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: 623; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 619.0; FHL microfilm: 2340358

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: T627_1088; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 67-14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Putnam, Indiana; Roll: T627_1088; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 67-14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Crawfordsville
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Banner-Graphic; Publication Date: 12 8 2003; Publication Place: Greencastle, Indiana, USA; Web edition:

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hendricks, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maywood, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 35

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Roachdale
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jul 2003
    Event Place: Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 303-16-5503; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Banner-Graphic; Publication Date: 12 8 2003; Publication Place: Greencastle, Indiana, USA; Web edition:
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Web: Montgomery County, Indiana, Obituary Index, 1877-2010

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: IN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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