David Barker Jr.

For other people named David Barker, see David Barker (disambiguation).

David Barker Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's New Hampshire district
In office March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1829
Preceded by	Nehemiah Eastman
Succeeded by	Joseph Hammons
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
In office 1823 1825-1826
Personal details
Born	January 8, 1797 (1797-01-08) Stratham, New Hampshire
Died	April 1, 1834(1834-04-01) (aged 37) Rochester, New Hampshire
Citizenship	United States
Party	Adams Party
Spouse	Mary Upham Barker
Children	David Barker Mary Barker
Parent	Col. David Barker
Alma mater	Harvard University
Profession	Attorney politician

David Barker Jr. (January 8, 1797 – April 1, 1834) was an American politician and a U.S. representative from New Hampshire.

Early life

Born in Stratham, New Hampshire, Barker was the eldest son of Col. David Barker and at age eleven attended Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter. He began attending Harvard University at the age of fourteen and earned a degree in 1815. He began the study of law with John P. Hale, Esq.; earned a second degree and was admitted to the bar in 1819.

Career

Upon his admission to the bar, Barker began his law practice in Rochester, New Hampshire. He served as member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 1823, 1825, and 1826.

Elected as an Adams candidate to the Twentieth Congress, Barker served as a United States representative for New Hampshire from March 4, 1827, to March 3, 1829. He resumed the practice of law after his term in Congress and was an original member of the New Hampshire Historical Society.

Death

Barker died in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire, on April 1, 1834 (age 37 years, 83 days). He is interred at Old Rochester Cemetery, Rochester, New Hampshire.

Family life

Barker married Mary Upham on October 2, 1823, and they had two children, David and Mary.

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