William Barker
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Fenland District |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | July 11,1894 |
| Died | Victoria |
| Canada | |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Collyer |
| Jane Lavender | |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
| Military Cross | |
| Silver Medal of Military Valor | |
| Croix de guerre 1914–1918 | |
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| ID | 2049891 |
William Barker Life story
William "Billy" Barker, was an English prospector who was famous for being one of the first to find a large amount of gold in the Cariboo of British Columbia. He also founded Barkerville which is preserved as a historic town.