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     Deborah Barden was born on 28 Jun 1665 at Barnstable, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of William Barden and Deborah Barker.

     John Barden was born bt 17 Mar 1667 - 1668 at Barnstable, Massachusetts. He was the son of William Barden and Deborah Barker. John Barden married Mary Parlow on 23 Aug 1703 at Bridgewater, Massachusetts; John Barden and Mary Parlow, of Middleborouth, m. in 1703, VR of East Bridgewater, MA, to 1850. Date given as 23 Aug. 1703 in "Early Marriages of Bridgewater", NEHGR, vol. 21 (July 1867), p. 226. John Barden died on 8 Apr 1725.

     Joseph Barden was born in Sep 1675 at Barnstable, Massachusetts. He was the son of William Barden and Deborah Barker.

     Mary Barden was born in 1671 at Middleborough, Massachusetts. He was the son of William Barden and Deborah Barker.

     Mary Barden was born c 1682 at Barnstable, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of William Barden and Deborah Barker.

     Mercy Barden was born on 1 Nov 1662 at Barnstable, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of William Barden and Deborah Barker. Mercy Barden married John Miller in 1681 at Middleborough, Massachusetts. Mercy Barden died c 1717.

     Nathaniel Barden was born c 1672 at Middleborough, Massachusetts. He was the son of William Barden and Deborah Barker.

     Nathaniel Barden was born c 1681 at Barnstable, Massachusetts. He was the son of William Barden and Deborah Barker.

     Nathaniel Barden was born in 1686 at Middleborough, Massachusetts. He was the son of William Barden and Deborah Barker.

     Sarah Barden was born in 1683 at Barnstable, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of William Barden and Deborah Barker. Sarah Barden married William Thomas bt 28 Feb 1704 - 1705. Sarah Barden died on 9 May 1745 at Middleborough, Massachusetts.

     Stephen Barden was born on 16 Apr 1669 at Barnstable, Massachusetts. He was the son of William Barden and Deborah Barker. Stephen Barden married Abigail Williamson bt 24 Mar 1691 - 1692 at Taunton, Massachusetts. Stephen Barden died in 1729.

     William Barden was born in 1661. He was the son of William Barden and Deborah Barker.

     William Barden was born c 1624 at England. He married Deborah Barker, daughter of John Barker and Ann Williams, on 11 Jul 1660 at Marshfield, Massachusetts. William Barden died in 1692 at Middleborough, Massachusetts.
     Dan Rudgers, in a family group sheet sent to Dan Olds, 8 Jan. 1999, lists information on 19 children of William and Deborah (Barker) Barden. "The First Settlers of Barnstable, Ms.", NEHGR Vol 2 (Jan. 1848),p. 65, list names and birth dates for Mercy, Deborah, John, Stephens, Abraham, Joseph, and Anna as children of William Barden and Deborah Barker, m. July 1660.
Pope, in Pioneers of Massachusetts, says: "William [Barden], covenant servant of Thomas Boardman, transferred to John Barker, bricklayer, for 6-1/2 years from 1 Dec. 1638, to learn the trade of brickmaker. Marshfield atba. 1643. Rem. to Middleborough; widow Deborah admin on his estate 22 March 1692/3." He is on the ancestor roster for the Colonial Dames XVIIth Century. According to the listing, William Barden was born about 1624 and died in 1692. He settled in Middleboro, Massachusetts. He married Deborah Barker and was a bricklayer and Landowner in Middleboro from 1684-1692. He purchased land from the Indians.¹

     William Barden was born c 1680 at Barnstable, Massachusetts. He was the son of William Barden and Deborah Barker.

     William Barden was born in 1685 at Middleborough, Massachusetts. He was the son of William Barden and Deborah Barker.

     Anna Barker was born in 1643 at Marshfield, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of John Barker and Ann Williams.

     Deborah Barker was born c 1636 at Marshfield, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of John Barker and Ann Williams. Deborah Barker married William Barden on 11 Jul 1660 at Marshfield, Massachusetts. Deborah Barker died in 1721.

     John Barker was born c 1612. He was the son of Robert Barker and Catherine Ackworth. John Barker married Ann Williams, daughter of John Williams and Ann (?), c 1632. John Barker died on 14 Dec 1652 at Marshfield, Massachusetts.
     Pope, in Pioneers of Massachusetts, says: "John [Barker], bricklayer, Marshfield, propr. 5 Nov. 1638. Ferryman over Jones River. Took John [sic] Barden apprentice 10 Jan. 1638-8 [sic]. Juror. He d. by the casualty of the sea; inquest Dec. 15, 1652. Admin gr. to his widow Anna Dec. 17, 1652. Division made 9 June, 1653, to daus. Anna, Deborah and Mary, to be paid at 21 years of age. The widow m. Abraham Blush, who settled with Wm. Barden, husband of Deborah, and John Pratt, husband of Ann, 27 Oct. 1666, and with Samuel Pratt, husband of Mary, 2 (9) 1668, for their portions."
     John Barker is on the ancestor roster for the Colonial Dames XVIIth Century. According to the listing; he died in 1652. He married Ann Williams and was a bricklayer and ferryman over the Jones River in Massachusetts.¹

     Mary Barker was born in 1647. She was the daughter of John Barker and Ann Williams. Mary Barker married David Wood, son of Henry Wood and Abigail Jenney, bt 5 Mar 1684 - 1685.

     Robert Barker married Catherine Ackworth.

     Ruth Barker married Josiah Old, son of Josiah Old and Apphia Kent, on 11 May 1779 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ Ruth Barker died on 29 May 1819 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.²

     James S. Barkman was born in Feb 1830 at Ohio.¹ He married Julia Louisa Olds, daughter of Justin Hixon Olds and Charity Louisa Bryant, on 10 Feb 1886.^2,3 James S. Barkman died on 11 Oct 1909 at age 79.⁴ He was buried on 13 Oct 1909 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland.⁵
     On 11 Feb 1863, James S. Barkman of the town and county of Peoria, Illinois, was approved by the Senate of the General Assembly of the State of Illinois to be appointed as notary public.⁶
ToDo: relocate letter by James S. Barkman on his wife's death. Mathews file and Case file and boxes.

     In 1890, James S. Barkman is listed as a bookkeeper for Newell Mathews at the northeast corner of Patrick and Hancock, East Los Angeles, California.⁷
     Using envelope and stationery outlined in black, James S. Barkman wrote the following letter to Mrs. Sarah S. Matthews [sic] at 1301 Patrick Street, Los Angeles, California.
                              Peoria, Illinois
                              February 27, 1891
My dear Sorrowing Sister,
How shall I write and in what order -- shall I first lament my loss or write of the deliverance of our dear Julia from the pain and suffering day and night of her patience, courage and hope -- shall I tell you of my loneliness -- the abscence of the Smile, the welcome and the daily kiss -- this great sorrow though I cannot portray it -- this heavines of heart though I cannot describe it -- this cloud that Envelops me -- all, yes, all, mean Julia has passed from human consciousness -- by mortal eye never again to be Seen -- by mortal hand never again to be touched -- by mortal Ear never again to be heard -- O! how impervious and relentless the word never has become -
Our God be thanked for the memory that still holds the cheery soft voice, the true, sweet and loving smile and the great wealth of knowing her -- the voice I never heard harsh or loud, whose movements were as gentle as her voice, whose Eyes lovingly asked and gave, whose heart as tender and pure and true as her mind was clear and strong -- to me a loyal and loving wife.
I believe she will So gladly welcome us at the right time -- nor dare I deny in Spirit she has been with us and all her loved ones and is with us -- to me a consolation.
Julia was an illustration to what height a human being can attain -- to me an example for my path in life.
At another time I want to give a detailed account of the last days and hours of our dear Julia. O! did you full understand the great joy I have in those kind expressions toward me from yourself and your brother you would indeed realize how comforting they are --
                              Your brother in Sorrow
                              James S. Barkman.⁸
James S. Barkman appeared on the census of Jun 1900 at 507 Main Street, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, as follows:
     Barkman, James, boarder, b. Feb. 1830, 70, widowed, b. Ohio, father b. Penn., mother b. Ohio
He was one of several boarders at this address.¹ James S. Barkman of Baltimore attended the funeral of John Hixon Olds (per obit). Julia and James had no childen.

     His obituary states:
     "BARKMAN -- On October 11, 1909, JAMES S. BARKMAN, aged 79 years.
"Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, from the Aged Men's Home, Calhoun and Lexington streets, this Wednesday October 13, at 10:30 A. M."⁴

     Frances Barnard married Frances Foote, daughter of Nathaniel Foote and Elizabeth (?), in 1677.¹ Frances Barnard died on 3 Feb 1698.¹

     Jacob Barnard married Lovina Archer, daughter of Thomas Archer and Azubah Old, in Nov 1788.¹

     Lucy Barnard was born in 1748.¹ She married John Old, son of John Old and Elizabeth Denslow, c 1786.² Lucy Barnard died on 16 Sep 1807.¹
     Her obituary states: "DIED --- In this City, Mrs. Lucy Olds, aged 58 years."³

     Ella M. Barnes married Elmer W. Rowley, son of Rev. Daniel Rowley and Susan G. Olds.¹

     Meade C. Barnes married Dora Belle Olds, daughter of Jesse L. Olds and Cora Belle Stanley.^2,3 Meade C. Barnes was born c 1885 at Onondaga Township, Michigan.³

     Rachel Barnes married Enoch Olds, son of Nathan Olds and Hannah Wright.¹ Rachel Barnes was born on 24 Feb 1827.¹

     Allevenia Barnett was born c 1904 at South Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of William Randall Barnett and Della King.¹
     Her obituary states:
     "UNION Mrs. Allie B. Bishop
"Mrs. Allie Venia Barnett Bishop, widow of Horace Earl Bishop, died Tuesday,
"Born in Spatanburg County, she was a daughter of the late William Randall and Della King Barnett, and a member of MonAetna Baptist Church.
"Surviving are sons, Earl Bishop of Birmingham, Bernard Bishop of Union, Carl Bishop of Golden, Colo; and sisters, Mrs. Viola Lewis of Rock Hill and Mrs. Rose Wright of Converse. . . .²

     Bryson S. Barnett was born in Jun 1882 at South Carolina.¹ He was the son of Randall Barnett and Lydia Lindsey.¹