(My sincere thanks to Jacquelyn Bean for sharing the following information she received from Syble Sypert Dwight.)
John E. Barker was born about 1872, the son of James Blount Barker and Emaline Frances Sypert.
John married Julia Massey on December 11, 1894, in Gregg County, Texas. Julia Massey was born about 1872.
Children of John Barker and Julia Massey
1. Gordon "J.G." Barker, b. abt 1896; m. Eithel ______
2. Johnnie M. Benson Barker, b. abt 1898
3. Bessie Barker, b. abt 1900