"12. Thomas1 Barker, freeman 13 May, 1640, had a four-acre house lot, 1643; was one of the wealthiest of the first settlers. He brought with him his wife Mary; died without issue; was buried 30 Nov., 1650. His will, proved 25 : 1 mo. 1651, mentions Mr. Ezekiel Rogers; dear sister Jane Lambert; Thomas Leaver and his wife; John Johnson; Elizabeth Johnson; Thomas Lambert, a minor; 'beloved brethren Thomas Mighill and Matthew Boyes'; wife, Mary, to be executrix and have remainder (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips.:120). Thomas Barker was called 'Brother' in the will of Francis Lambert, and his wife, Mary, was called 'aunt' in the will of Gershom Lambert. In the will of Robert Johnson he is called 'My Cosen Thomas Barker.' Widow Mary Barker married (2) Rev. Ezekiel Rogers."
"Thomas (Barker), Rowley, perhaps br. of James of the same, freem. 13 May 1640, ar. co. 1641, d. 1650. His wid. Mary, m. 16 July 1651, Rev. Ezekiel Rogers, as his third w. but whether she bore ch. to either h. is not kn."
