Byron John "Bill" Barker

Per his son Bob Barker's autobiography, Byron disliked both of his given names and went by "Bill" instead. When his son Bob was born, they became known as "Bill and Billy" or "Big Bill and Little Bill." Only after the father's death did the future television star son become known as Bob.

Sources

• Barker, Bob. Priceless Memories.
• https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:GVLR-PDT
• "United States Census, 1900", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M3BC-SFR : Fri Aug 04 11:24:31 UTC 2023), Entry for J H Barker and Fanne Barker, 1900.
• "United States, Native American, Census Rolls, 1885-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:7KD3-6JT2 : 16 April 2021), Byron Barker, South Dakota, United States; citing Census, NARA microfilm publication M595. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1967. Rosebud 1926 (NARA Series M595, Roll 437)
• "United States, Native American, Census Rolls, 1885-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9W8-99MM-F?cc=2761958 : 27 August 2019), > image 1 of 1; citing (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1967). Rosebud 1932 (NARA Series M595, Roll 442)
• "United States, Native American, Census Rolls, 1885-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9W8-99MM-F?cc=2761958 : 27 August 2019), > image 1 of 1; citing (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1967). Rosebud 1932 (NARA Series M595, Roll 442) # 148. Barker, Byron. M. 48. Sioux. 1/4. M. Head. Allotment # 5. Remainder of family on next page.
• "United States, Native American, Census Rolls, 1885-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9W8-999H-7?cc=2761958 : 27 August 2019), > image 1 of 1; citing (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1967). Rosebud 1932 (NARA Series M595, Roll 442) Family of Byron John Barker, continued from previous page. Barker, Matilda. wife. White. Barker, Robert. M. Age 8. Tribe: Sioux. Degree of blood: 1/8. Marital Status: S. Relationship to head of family: Son. Allotment, Annuity, and ID numbers: ID. 10199.
• MO Death Certificate #22541-519
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59431419/byron-john-barker Bryon on his death cert. but his first name was Byron. He was an electrical power foreman who died in a fall from a utility pole in 1930. Cause Of Death: Luetic Infection of Heart, Blood Vessles & Lumbar Vertebrae Contributory: Lues (Disease) See his MODC#22541-519 I know the story is that he fell while working (he was a high line Electrician), but that is not true according to his Missouri Death Certificate.
• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Aug 27 2023, 15:44:21 UTC