Re: England and Canada
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In reply to:
England and Canada
3/03/00
I live in Canada and my connection back to the UK was through my great great grandfather, Edward John Barker I, born December 31, 1799 in Bakewell Derbyshire. Emigrated to North Carolina age 8. At age 12 lived with his uncle, John Barker, British Consul in Alleppo, Turkey. Later served as medical assistant on sloop called Racehorse (UK registry). Completed his studies at London College of Physicians in 1822 (I have his medical degree. Served for 10 years at Syt. Pauls Hospital for the poor around Buckingham Palace.
Emigrated to Canada 1832, was Kingston coroner, personal friend of Sir John A. Macdonald, etc., etc.
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