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Note: N1265 The following information is found in the ÒGreene County, Pennsylvania - Birth RegisterÓ, 1904-1915, County Court House, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Page 007 - line 32, Copyright, 2001, James Fordyce (genealogy@fordyce.org). The URL is http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/greene/vitals/births/births1904-1915basur.txt
Surname: Barker
First Name: Elzie E. (NOTE: HIS MIDDLE INITIAL CONFLICTS WITH INFORMATION FOUND IN OTHER SOURCES)
Sex: Male
Color: White
Name of Father: T. B. Barker
Name of Mother: Sofa Barker
Residence: Time, Pa.
Occupation of Father: Laborer
Date of Birth: December 3 1904 (NOTE: THE YEAR OF BIRTH CONFLICTS WITH THAT ON HIS CEMETERY MONUMENT)
Place of Birth: Wash. Co., Pa.
Date of Record: June 1, 1905
Notes:
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Given name (Elzie), middle initial (B), surname (Barker), residence (Washington, Pennsylvania) and status (not deceased) in February, 1956, from obituary of Frank T. Barker - "The Washington Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Saturday, February 18, 1956, page 2
Given name (Elzie), middle initial (B), surname (Barker) and date (February 18, 1964) of death from the obituary of Emma Lucille Barker - "The Washington Observer" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday, March 31, 1964, page 18
Given name (Elzie), middle initial (B) and status (deceased) in February, 1977, from the obituary of Howard W. Barker - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, February 21, 1977, pages A-7 and D-2
Given name (Elzie), surname (Barker) and status (deceased) in October, 1977, from the obituary of Goldie E. Vitteck - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, October 20, 1977, page D-4
Given name (Elzie), middle initial (B), surname (Barker) and status (deceased) in September, 1984, from the obituary of Sophia Jane Barker - "Observer-Reporter", Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Friday, September 7, 1984, page D-5
Given name (Elzie), surname (Barker) and status (deceased) in October, 1987, from the obituary of Arthur S. Barker Sr. - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Friday, October 2, 1987, pages A-7 and D-4
Given name (Elzie) and surname (Barker) from the obituary of George Edward Barker - ÒObserver-ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, December 28, 1987, page B-8
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1910 (May 2) census data from the census images for Morris Township (west), Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 113 - sheet 6B - image 12 - line 71) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was 6 years old and had attended school at some time since September 1, 1909. He was living with his parents and 2 brothers in a house on the Time Road, which was rented. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name is listed as "Elzie" in this census.
1920 (January 19) census data from the census images for Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 130 - sheet 5B - image 10 - line 61) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 16 year old hired boy (farm laborer) working as a wage or salary worker on a general farm owned by Jesse L. Ross. He was single and had not attended school at any time since September 1, 1919. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania and his parents were listed as being born in the United States. His given name and middle name are listed as "Elzie Benton" in this census.
1920 (January 30) census data from the census images for Waynesburg Borough, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 150 - sheet 13B - line 59). This listing indicates that he was a 16 year old laborer, engaged in general work as a wage or salary worker. He was living with his parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters in a house at 227 East Franklin Street in the North Ward, which was rented. He was single and is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name is listed as "Elsie" in this listing, and he is incorrectly listed as a daughter.
1930 (April 12) census data from the census images for Washington , Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 123 - sheet 13B - image 26 - line 55) on Ancestry.com. This district was bounded by (N) Gordon Alley; (E) McCarrell Ave.; (S) Railroad Tracks; (W) City Limits, McGovern Ave., City Limits, Hayes Ave., City Limits. The census indicates that he was a 25 year old laborer in a steel mill working as a wage or salary employee. At the time the census was taken, he was at work. He was living with his wife, son and sister-in-law in a house, which was rented for $15 per month, in the 2nd Precinct of the 8th Ward at 780 Broad Street. He was first married at the age of 22. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. He was not a veteran. His given name and middle initial are listed as "Elzie B" in this census.
1940 (April 10) census data from the census images for Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania (ED 63-148 - sheet 10A - image 19 - line 2) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 36 year old hammer driver in a steel mill, working in steel manufacturing as a wage or salary worker in private work. He had worked 40 hours for pay or profit during the week of March 24-30 and had worked 44 weeks in 1939, earning $1,100. He did not receive income of $50 or more from other sources. He had completed the 7th grade. He was married and living with his wife and 1 son in a house, which was rented for $12 per month, at 996 Fayette Street in Ward 8. On April 1, 1935, he lived in the same place. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as "Elzie" in this record.
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ELZIE B. BARKER
Elzie B. Barker, of 7 Caldwell avenue, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1964, at 1 p. m. at his home.
He was born Dec. 3, 1903, in West Finley Township, a son of Frank T. and Sophia Jane Sprowls Barker. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose No. 22, and was employed at the Jessop Steel Co., retiring in 1961.
He was married Nov. 13, 1926, at Bridgeport, Ohio, to Emma Lucille Bane, who survives.
Also surviving are one son, George Edward, at home; his mother, Mrs. Sophia Barker, Washington; four brothers, Howard W. and Arthur S., both of Washington; Stanley I. and Donald F., both of Toledo, Ohio; two sisters, Sylvia, wife of Clyde Jamison, and Goldie, wife of George W. Vitteck Sr., both of Washington, and several nieces and nephews.
BARKER - Friends of Elzie B. Barker, 7 Caldwell avenue, who died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1964, will be received at the Robert E. Hummell Funeral Home, 585 Fayette street, from 7-9 p. m. Wednesday and 2-5 and 7-9 p. m. Thursday. Services will be held Friday, Feb. 21, at 1:30 p. m. by Rev. John A. Ford, supply pastor of the Broad Street Baptist Church. Burial in Washington Cemetery.
Source - ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, February 19, 1964, pages 5 and 36
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Elzie Benton Barker
Place of Birth: Washington, Pa.
Date of Birth: 12-03-1903
Date of Death: 02-18-1964
Place of Death: Washington, Pa.
Funeral Director: Hummel
Age: 60
Father: Frank T. Barker
Mother: Sophia Sprowls
Spouse:
Veteran:
Location of Grave: SS-0587W-002
Source - Genealogy Report, Washington Cemetery, Inc., 498 Park Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, April 22, 2006
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Monument in Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania. This monument was observed by me and photographed.
BARKER
GEORGE E. ELZIE B. EMMA L.
OCT. 21, 1927 DEC. 3, 1903 AUG. 28, 1907
DEC. 26, 1987 FEB. 18, 1964 MAR. 30, 1964
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