Looking for Barker Joseph BENSON, born Whitby 1815?

[Barkrelsatthepoint]

Hi everyone watching this site,

Haven't forgotten you all and now wish you a Happy Christmas.

Will be printing up the first part of the Benson history - Whitby and London for the kids for Christmas. It's 70 pages long so not a bad start.

Whilst ensuring I'd got enough info on General Robson Benson to pay him enough homage (He was an influential man) I started to come across stuff related to the Bowler's and it would seem that Major John Bowler's father Henry was in Madras at the same time as Robson. This makes me wonder if Barker went to Carcoar on a recommendation or something?

That said  we sent away for Thomas Barker Chapman's Birth Certificate and received a copy of his Baptism Certificate. It has some interesting info on it.

Baptised 2/4/1844 at Parish of St James, Sydney performed by Chas C. Kemp

Barker and Hannah's abode is recorded as Carcoar and Barker's profession is M.D.

Major John Bowler was the Police Commissioner in Carcoar in 1839 -? Also retired in the district and buried at Kelso, Bathurst. 

Starting on the Aussie stuff next year and looking at our 46 pages of discussions this has been an awesome information resource for 2011.

Wishing everyone good health and cheer

BRATP (Thank goodness it wasn't an S at the end!!!!!!) 

[blynch2]

Hi everyone!
How interesting! I always thought  that Barker must have known someone at Carcoar, but couldn't figure out who. What great detective work! It's funny how one piece of the jigsaw puzzle leads to another.
Regards,
Kim.

[bakerboy69]

Hi im not sure if youve seen this..

http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/13213213

[Barkrelsatthepoint]

Thanks Bakerboy,

Yes, Have seen it before

Cheers

[SimoneAllaston]

Hello Family !!!!

My name is Simone Allaston I am Barker Joseph Benson 5xGreat granddaughter. Willis Allatson was my 4x great grandpa... hence my name. It changed in his children's generation by a typo would you believe. I have spent years and have collated a booked on Barker, his family in England, his Australian family and also Emily Knipe's family. I have a bible of Emilys and photo of the families graves.

Would love to chat and compare notes and share what I have.

I'm new to this site so not sure how to contact you directly.... will check back in the next few days.

Simone xx

[SimoneAllaston]

P.s. I have copies of Barker's hand written journals from his travels too. I know of the distant cousins of another of Barkers sons that have the original and also they have the original painting you have as your profile pic.

[SimoneAllaston]

Hi Carna,

I would love a photo of Willis. I am a descendant from is first marriage so we lost track of him and never new how he ended up. These threads have been amazing.

You mentioned a relative Kim Lynch, who I've spoken to and exchanged family info with 5-6 years ago.

So exciting to put more pieces in place.

[Barkrelsatthepoint]

Hi Simone,

Angela and Richard here (He's your direct relo.) Good to see this thread start up again. I have read yours and JM's discussion on Dr Benson and also Thomas BC his eldest son so will reply there with relevant info.

Cheers

PS It seems you may be in OZ - where?

[SimoneAllaston]

Hi,

I was hoping people were still checking these threads... I'm in Sydney.