BARKER, John S - 1893
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Monday 5 June 1893
John S. Barker, aged 77 years, died this afternoon of a complication of diseases at his home west of the college. The funeral will take place at Hillsboro, Ind., tomorrow. The deceased was born in Hillsboro, Ohio, and at an early date came to this state. He lived in Fountain County for 45 years. When 26 years old he was married to a Miss Curtis. Eight daughters and one son was born to them, and save two girls, all survive. Mr. Barker was an excellent old gentleman, highly respected by all who knew him.
John S. Barker, aged 77 years, died this afternoon of a complication of diseases at his home west of the college. The funeral will take place at Hillsboro, Ind., tomorrow. The deceased was born in Hillsboro, Ohio, and at an early date came to this state. He lived in Fountain County for 45 years. When 26 years old he was married to a Miss Curtis. Eight daughters and one son was born to them, and save two girls, all survive. Mr. Barker was an excellent old gentleman, highly respected by all who knew him.