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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—MassachusettsJoseph BARKER
(1751-1815)
BARKER, Joseph, a
Representative from Massachusetts; born in Branford, Conn., October
19, 1751; attended the common schools in Branford, Harvard College
for two years, and was graduated from Yale College in 1771; studied
theology; licensed to preach January 3, 1775; ordained to the
ministry December 5, 1781, and was installed as pastor of the First
Congregational Church of Middleboro, Plymouth County, Mass.;
elected as a Republican to the Ninth and Tenth Congresses (March 4,
1805-March 3, 1809); was not a candidate for renomination in 1808;
member of the State house of representatives in 1812 and 1813;
continued in the ministry at Middleboro, Mass., until his death,
July 5, 1815; interment in Green Cemetery.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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