Tombstone & Obituaries for
Sameul P. Barker and his son Sammy I Barker

This is at the base of the obelisk

This is a 10 foot tall memorial with a small stone for Sammy I, Barker at front

From: April 15, 1876 issue of the Rice Lake Chronotype

Obituary for Sam Barker

In our last issue we had barely space to announce the death of S.P. Barker. For more than a score of years, this name has been familiar to every one in this part of the state; and  his death is a loss that will be long and deeply felt in this community.

No braver, no truer man ever battled in the struggle of life. Although constantly burdened with a large and extensive business, he always found time to take an active part in the promoting the welfare of any important local interest. By the early pioneers of the county, he will be remembered as the hand that extended aid when was most needed. Both to his employers and to the employed he was ever found true, firm and faithful. He passed calmly and peacefully away, meeting the inevitable with the same courage, the same iron nerve with which he lived. His name will be closely identified with the pioneer history of the country it will be long connected with deeds of duty, courage, and benevolence.

The funeral cortege was the largest ever witnessed here; the bereaved family having the heartfelt sympathy of all in their deep affliction and many a true heart entered with a red shirt took his last look at his old leader, comrade, friend with a tender thought for the days that have gone, and a prayer for strength for the days that are here.
 

From: June 26, 1876 issue of Rice Lake Chronotype

DEATH NOTICE for Barker Infant

We announce the death of the infant son of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Barker from congestion of the lungs, on Monday last. The numerous friends of the family will sympathize with the widowed mother in the lost of her first born and only child.

Many kind hearts through out the county feel in this death a personal bereavement