George W. Barker
George W. Barker (February 22, 1804 - April 7, 1873) was an American businessman and public official who served in Vermont and Wisconsin. He is best known for his tenure as United States Marshal for the District of Vermont (1835-1837), Sheriff of Washington County, Vermont (1843-1845), and Judge of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin (1864-1869).
George W. Barker | |
|---|---|
| Judge of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin | |
| In office 1864–1869 | |
| Preceded by | H. S. Pierpont |
| Succeeded by | W. W. Waldo |
| Sheriff of Washington County, Vermont | |
| In office 1843–1846 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew A. Sweet |
| Succeeded by | Addison Peck |
| United States Marshal for the District of Vermont | |
| In office 1835–1837 | |
| Preceded by | Heman Lowry |
| Succeeded by | Heman Lowry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1804 Randolph, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | April 7, 1873 (aged 69) Manitowoc, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Julia Geer (m. 1827-1864, her death) Mary Coventry (m. 1865-1873, his death) |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Railroad construction contractor Government official |
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