Merle ggson of James Barker and Margaret Downing
Merle T. Barker, Taunton Mass., wrote a wonderfully entertaining letter about his ancestors to the editor of LIFE magazine, published July 5, 1948.His great grandfather, James Barker married Margaret Downing, daughter of Revolutionary War veteran Samuel Downing, b. 1761 d. 1867, Yes, thats right, age 106.
He is my gggg grandfather so I am trying to find their decendants. Thanks
Anne Halford
Adrian, MI