Freestone County, Texas Obituaries [This is Emily D. Williams Barker Mar. 16, 1843- Jan. 2, 1898 w/o John F. Barker.] Fairfield Recorder - Jan. 7, 1898 issue Young Locals Jan. 4, 1898 On the morning of Jan. 2, 1898, Mrs. John Barker passed away into the sweet beyond. She leaves to mourn her loss three sons and one daughter. May they so live in this world as to meet her again in that land so bright and fair. Her remains were interred in Fairfield Cemetery on the following day. Peace to her ashes.