Background
BARKER, Francis W. J. was born in 1841. Son of late William Barker, F.R.C.Ph.I., ex-President of Royal College of Physicians, Ireland.
BARKER, Francis W. J. was born in 1841. Son of late William Barker, F.R.C.Ph.I., ex-President of Royal College of Physicians, Ireland.
Studied at Trinity College, Dublin. Roval Military Academy, Woolwich.
Entered R. A. 1863; Major, 18S3. Lieutenant-Colonel 1890. Colonel 1896; retired from Army, 1898.
Served Abyssinian Expedition, 1867-1868, including assault and capture of Magdala (medal).
Instructor in Gunnery, 1873-1876. Inspector of Warlike Stores, 1878-S4.
Assistant Superintendent, Royal Gunpowder Factory, 1885-1892. Acting Superintendent of that Factory, 1892.
Superintendent, Royal Small Arms Factory, Birmingham, 1892. Resident Advisor, retired.
Club: Radnor, Folkestone.
Spouse 1873, C. Jessie, o.daughter of late John Foster.
