W R Barker (1902–1916)
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- Born
- 1902
- Died
- 1916
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was W R Barker born? 1902.
When did W R Barker die? 1916.
Life story
W R Barker (1902–1916) was born in 1902, and died in 1916, at about age 14. A cemetery record documents W R's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about W R's life.

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The world W R lived through
1903 · age 1 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1906 · age 4 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1908 · age 6 — Ford introduced the Model T
1912 · age 10 — The Titanic sank
1914 · age 12 — World War I began
Questions about W R Barker
When was W R Barker born?
W R Barker was born in 1902.
When did W R Barker die?
W R Barker died in 1916.
How old was W R Barker at the time of death?
W R Barker was about 14 years old.
Where is W R Barker buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents W R's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when W R Barker was born?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when W R was born.
Who was president when W R Barker died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when W R died.
What generation was W R Barker part of?
Born in 1902, W R Barker was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during W R Barker's lifetime?
During W R's lifetime: the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 1); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 4); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 6); the Titanic sank (1912, age 10); World War I began (1914, age 12).
Which U.S. censuses would include W R Barker?
Federal censuses taken during W R's lifetime and now public: 1910.
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Birth
1902
Death
1916
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AncestryData, "W R Barker (1902–1916)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/w-r-barker-1902-1916-2a2e5169/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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