Background
Barker, Samuel Haydock was born on February 20, 1872 in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Wharton and Margaret Corlies (Baker) Barker.
Barker, Samuel Haydock was born on February 20, 1872 in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Wharton and Margaret Corlies (Baker) Barker.
Preparatory education at home. Certificate of proficiency in biology, University of Pennsylvania, 1889.
Began as clerk with banking firm, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1890. Financial editor The North American, Philadelphia, 1901-1926. An organizer, 1927, and subsequently president, Bankers Trust Company.
Member Academy Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, American Academy Political and Social Science, Pennsylvania Society.
Married Ada Mae Long, April. Children: Eleanor Wharton, Redwood, Robert White, Rowland.