Background
Family lore is that the parents of sisters Joan, Marie and Teresa Barker were John Joseph Barker (1903-1975) and Margaret Mary Walsh (1905-1992). Further, John Barker was the eldest son of George Barker and Mary Doyle, and Margaret Walsh was the third daughter of James Walsh and Mary McDonnell.
It is easy enough to flesh out these facts with information from the Web (Time Line part 1). The question then is who were George Barker and Mary Doyle, and James Walsh and Mary McDonnell. This is not easy to pin down because Irish family history records are sparse (Sources) and the family names are quite common. In particular, (a) there are no worthwhile census records for Ireland before 1901, and (b) Roman Catholic parish registers do not record father's occupation. Still, soldier on. Time Line part 2 shows earlier members of the Barker family and the rationale for these claims.
Time Line part 1
07 Jan 1901 marriage of George Barker (parents John and Amelia Barker of London) and Mary Doyle (parents John and Cecilia Doyle) [1]
31 Mch 1901 census: George and Mary Barker living in Gordon Street (South Lots), Pembroke West, Dublin [2]
21 Nov 1901 birth of Cecelia Mary Barker, father George Barker (engine fitter), mother Mary Doyle [3]
16 Sep 1902 death of Cecelia Mary Barker (daughter of an engine fitter, mother Mary), age 9 mths [4]
28 Mch 1903 birth of John Joseph Barker, father George (engine fitter), mother Mary Doyle, address 15 South Dock Street [5]
27 Dec 1904 birth of George Eric Barker, father George (engine fitter), mother Mary Doyle, address 30 South Dock St. [6]
16 Oct 1906 birth of Joseph Barker, father George Barker (engine fitter), mother Mary Doyle, address 30 South Dock St. [7]
26 May 1908 birth of Amelia Mary Barker, father George Barker (engine fitter), mother Mary Doyle, address 1 Gordon St. [8]
19 May 1909 death of George Eric Barker (son of a mechanical engineer), age 4, of scarlet fever, address 8 Gordon St. [9]
09 May 1910 birth of George Eric Barker, father George Barker (mechanical engineer), mother Mary Doyle, address 8 Gordon St. [10]
02 Apr 1911 census: George and Mary Barker and family living in 8 Gordon Street [11]
15 Sep 1911 birth of James Barker, father George Barker (mechanical engineer), mother Mary Doyle, address 8 Gordon St. [12]
16 Nov 1913 birth of Gerard Barker, father George Barker (engineer), mother Mary Doyle, address 8 Gordon St. [13]
13 feb 1931 death of Mary Barker of Oxmanstown Road, Dublin, age 55, occupation [wife of a ?]fitter. [14]
15 Jly 1931 marriage John Barker (bach, engine fitter; father George Barker) and Margaret Walsh (spin; father James Walsh) [15]
birth of Marie Barker, daughter of John and Margaret Barker [16]
29 Jun 1934 death of George Barker of 124 Oxmantown Road, widower, fitter, age 60 [17]
20 Nov 1934 birth of Joan Barker, daughter of John and Margaret Barker [18]
birth of Teresa Barker, daughter of John and Margaret Barker [19]
1975 death of John Barker [20]
29 Nov 1992 death of Margaret Barker [21]
Notes on Time Line part 1
[1] 07 Jan 1901 Marriage of George Barker (of 2 Tara St, parents John and Amelia Barker of London)
and Mary Doyle (of 57 St Albert Rd, parents John and Cecilia Doyle of 57 St Albert Rd) [transcribed as St Alban's Place?]
Witnesses James Hackett (30 Dorest St), Elizabeth Doyle (57 St Albert Rd)
[Dublin (RC), Parish/Church/Congregation - Harrington Street]
Source: irishgenealogy
[2] 31 March 1901 Irish Census: Address: a house in Gordon Street (South Lots) (Pembroke West, Dublin) (Parish of St Marks)
Household Members Relationship Age Born Birth place Religion Occupation
George Barker Head 27 1874 Wexford R C Engineer
Mary Barker Wife 25 1876 Dublin R C
Source: National Archives
[3] 21 Nov 1901 Birth of Cecelia Mary Barker, father George Barker (engine fitter), mother Mary Doyle, address 1 Gordon St.
Source: irishgenealogy
[4] 16 Sep 1902 Death of Cecelia Mary Barker (daughter of an engine fitter, mother Mary), age 9 mths, of infantile convulsions, address 30 South Dock St.
Source: irishgenealogy
[5] 28 Mch 1903 Birth of John Joseph Barker, father George, mother Mary Doyle, address 15 South Dock Street.
Source: irishgenealogy
[6] 27 Dec 1904 Birth of George Eric Barker, father George Barker (engine fitter), mother Mary Doyle, address 30 South Dock St.
Source: irishgenealogy
[7] 16 Oct 1906 Birth of Joseph Barker, father George Barker (engine fitter), mother Mary Doyle, address 30 South Dock St.
Source: irishgenealogy
[8] 26 May 1908 Birth of Amelia Mary Barker, father George Barker (engine fitter), mother Mary Doyle, address 1 Gordon St.
Source: irishgenealogy
[9] 19 May 1909 Death of George Eric Barker (son of a mechanical engineer), age 4, of scarlet fever, address 8 Gordon St. father George Barker.
Source: irishgenealogy
[10] 09 May 1910 Birth of George Eric Barker, father George Barker (mechanical engineer), mother Mary Doyle, address 8 Gordon St.
Source: irishgenealogy
[11] 2 April 1911 Irish Census: Address: house 8 in Gordon St. (Pembroke West, Dublin)
Household Members Relationship Age Born Birth place Religion Occupation
George Barker Head 38 1873 Co. Wexford R C Engine Fitter
Mary Barker Wife 35 1873 Dublin R C (Children born 6, living 4)
John Barker Son 8 1903 Dublin R C
Joseph Barker Son 4 1907 Dublin R C
Amelia Barker Dautr 3 1908 Dublin R C
George Barker Son 10m 1910 Dublin R C
Source: National Archives
[12] 15 Sep 1911 Birth of James Gerard Barker, father George Barker (mechanical engineer), mother Mary Doyle, address 8 Gordon St.
Source: irishgenealogy
[13] 16 Nov 1913 Birth of Gerard Barker, father George Barker (engineer), mother Mary Doyle, address 8 Gordon St.
Source: irishgenealogy
[14a] 13 Feb 1931 death of Mary Barker of Oxmanstown Road, Dublin, age 55, occupation [wife of a ?]fitter.
Source: irishgenealogy
[14b] 13 Feb 1931 death of Mary Barker of Oxmanstown Road, Dublin, age 54 [church notice]
[15] 15 Jly 1931 marriage John Barker (bach, full age, engine fitter, of 124 Oxmantown Rd Dublin; father George Barker, engine fitter)
and Margaret Walsh (spin, full age, folder*, of 74 Phibsboro Rd Dublin; father James Walsh, sawyer)
[*what was a "folder"? https://rmhh.co.uk/occup/index.html lists "old occupations" but doesn't include it. Laundry worker?]
Source: irishgenealogy
[16] daughter Marie Barker born
[17a] 29 Jun 1934 death of George Barker of 124 Oxmantown Road, widower, fitter, age 60
Source: irishgenealogy
[17b] 29 Jun 1934 death of George Barker of 124 Oxmantown Road, N. C. Road, Dublin, age 61 [church notice]
[18] 20 Nov 1934 daughter Joan Barker born
[19] daughter Teresa Barker born
[20] 1975 death of John Barker [Teresa]
[21] 29 Nov 1992 death of Margaret Barker [newspaper notice]
Time Line part 2
~1795 birth of Robert Barker in Ashley, Surrey
02 Nov 1800 Ann Ebbs baptised in Shenley, Hertfordshire, father Joseph, mother Ann
06 Jan 1820 marriage Robert Barker (bach of Bishop's Hatfield) and Ann Ebbs (spin of St Albans) in Hatfield, Herts
21 Jly 1822 Rachel Barker baptised in Hatfield, Herts, father Robert (labourer), mother Ann
26 Sep 1825 William Barker baptised in Hatfield, Herts, father Robert (labourer), mother Ann
26 Aug 1827 Mary Ann Barker baptised in Hatfield, Herts, father Robert (labourer), mother Ann
24 Jan 1830 George Barker baptised in Hatfield, Herts, father Robert (labourer), mother Ann
05 Feb 1832 Maria Sarah Barker baptised in Hatfield, Herts, father Robert (labourer), mother Ann
11 Jan 1834 Mark Barker born, father Robert, mother Ann, baptised 23 Feb 1834 in Hitchin
~1835 David Barker born in Hertfordshire
22 Jun 1838 birth of John Robert Barker, father Robert Barker (shepherd), mother's maiden name Ebbs
23 May 1841 James Barker baptised in Hatfield St Mary. father Robert (shepherd), mother Ann
08 Feb 1844 David Barker, age 8 (born 1836) buried in St Etheldreda, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
10 Nov 1844 Arthur Isaac Barker baptised in Hatfield St Mary. father Robert (shepherd), mother Ann
28 Sep 1845 Mary Ann Barker, age 19 (b. 1826), buried in Hatfield, Hertfordshire
14 Oct 1847 Mrs Ann Barker, age 50 (b. 1797) buried in St Etheldreda, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
30 Mch 1851 census, Robert Barker age 56 living in Dog Kennel, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
~1852 birth of Amelia Truscott in Wexford
7 Apr 1861 census, Robert Barker age 65 living in Steamer, Bullstag Green, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
11 Oct 1870 marriage John Barker (coachman; father Robert Barker, shepherd) and Amelia Truscott (father George Truscott, pensioner, Royal Navy)
in St Selskar's Church, County Wexford
28 Oct 1871 birth of Amelia Ann Barker in Carne, Wexford, father John Robert Barker (servant), mother Amelia Truscott
03 May 1873 birth of George Robert Barker in Carne, Wexford, father John Robert Barker (servant), mother Amelia Truscott
14 Jun 1874 birth of Ada Mary Barker in Castletown, Wexford, father John Robert Barker (coachman), mother Amelia Truscott
10 Dec 1876 birth of Maria Sarah Barker in Carne, Wexford, father John Robert Barker (coachman), mother Amelia Truscott
06 Oct 1881 birth of John William Barker in Castletown, Wexford, father John Robert Barker (coachman), mother Amelia Truscott
20 Feb 1886 birth of Kathleen Blanche Barker in 27 Fleet Street Dublin, father John Barker (coachman), mother Amelia Truscott
25 Mch 1887 birth of Eileen Frances Barker in 27 Fleet St. Dublin, father John Barker (hotel keeper), mother Amelia Truscott
07 Jan 1901 marriage of George Barker (parents John and Amelia Barker of London) and Mary Doyle (parents John and Cecilia Doyle)
31 Mch 1901 census, John and Amelia Barker living in 7 Scarsdale Terrace, Kensington, London
02 Apr 1911 census, John and Amelia Barker living in 9 Scarsdale Terrace, Kensington W, London
Q1 1917 Amelia Barker death registered, age 65 (born 1852)
Q2 1918 John R Barker death registered, age 79 (born 1839)
Rationale ...
Working backwards from the marriage of George Barker and Mary Doyle ...
07 Jan 1901 Marriage of George Barker (of 2 Tara St, parents John and Amelia Barker of London)
and Mary Doyle (parents John and Cecilia Doyle of 57 St Albert Rd, Dublin) [1]
It seems the parents went back to England (if, indeed, they were at the wedding) ...
31 March 1901 English Census John Barker and Amelia
Address: 7 Scarsdale Terrace, Kensington, London
Household Members Relationship Age Born Birth place Occupation
John Barker Head 60 1841 Hatfield, Herts Porter in mansions
Amelia Barker Wife 49 1852 Ireland
M A George Dghtr 26 1875 Ireland
Katherine Barker Dghtr 15 1886 Ireland
Cecilia Barker Dghtr 14 1887 Ireland
02 Apr 1911 English Census John Barker and Amelia
Address: 9 Scarsdale Terrace, Kensington W, London
Household Members Relationship Age Born Birth place Occupation
John Barker Head 71 1840 Hatfield, Herts Store And Timekeeper
Amelia Barker Wife 59 1852 County Wexford
John Barker Son 29 1882 County Wexford Police Court Jailor
Kathleen Barker Dghtr 25 1886 Dublin Ireland
Q1 1917 Amelia Barker death registered, age 65 (born 1852) [Kensington, Vol 1A, Page 159]
Q2 1918 John R Barker death registered, age 79 (born 1839) [Kensington, Vol 1A, Page 93]
Amelia was Irish and the family clearly lived in Ireland for many years, at least from 1875-1887. I can't find the family in the 1891 UK census so perhaps they were still in Ireland then. George claimed to have been born in Wexford about 1874. And in the 1911 English census Amelia claimed to be from Wexford.
This fits neatly with this marriage between Robert Barker and Amelia Truscott ...
and with these children ...
28 Oct 1871 Birth of Amelia Ann Barker in Carne, Wexford, father John Robert Barker (servant), mother Amelia Truscott
Source: irishgenealogy
03 May 1873 George Robert Barker born in Carne, Wexford, registered in Broadway, Wexford; father John Robert Barker (servant), mother Amelia Truscott
Source: irishgenealogy
14 Jun 1874 Birth of Ada Mary Barker in Castletown, Wexford, father John Robert Barker (coachman), mother Amelia Truscott
Source: irishgenealogy
10 Dec 1876 Birth of Maria Sarah Barker in Carne, Wexford, father John Robert Barker (coachman), mother Amelia Truscott
Source: irishgenealogy
06 Oct 1881 Birth of John William Barker in Castletown, Wexford, father John Robert Barker (coachman), mother Amelia Truscott
Source: irishgenealogy
20 Feb 1886 Birth of Kathleen Blanche Barker in 27 Fleet Street Dublin, father John Barker (coachman), mother Amelia Truscott
Source: irishgenealogy
25 Mch 1887 Birth of Eileen Frances Barker in 27 Fleet St. Dublin, father John Barker (hotel keeper), mother Amelia Truscott
Source: irishgenealogy
The Castletown mentioned above is, I think, Castletown House, Carne and not the Castletown near Gorey. I can't find Castletown House on the map but it is mentioned elsewhere. For example, it was reported that "Captain Hunt, agent to Sir Hugh Palliser, reported to be fired at on his way home from Wexford to Castletown House, Carne, 1847. It was generally believed at the time that he was not fired at — that some person was fowling near where he was passing. However that may be, Captain Hunt had two policemen to guard him until near his death, which took place a few years afterwards.
[http://www.igp-web.com/IGPArchives/ire/wexford/xmisc/chronicles-jan.txt]
Children John and Kathleen are in the UK census with the correct birth dates. Can't find: marriage George/Barker; birth Cecilia Barker, but too many connections to be a coincidence.
John Barker claimed (in 1901) that he was born in Hatfield and (in 1870) that his father Robert Barker was a shepherd, and note ...
23 May 1841 James Barker baptised in Hatfield St Mary. father Robert (shepherd), mother Ann
[FindMyPast: BishopsHatfield/Baptisms1829-1851/086of156]
This James Barker, and a John Barker born in the correct year, appear in the following family ...
06 Jun 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census
address: St Alban Road, Bishops Hatfield, Hatfield & Welwyn, Hertfordshire
Household Members Age Born Birth place Occupation
Robert Barker 45 1791-1796 not Hertfordshire Ag Lab
Ann Barker 40 1796-1801 Hertfordshire
Rachel Barker 19 1822 Hertfordshire
William Barker 16 1825 Hertfordshire
Mary Barker 14 1827 Hertfordshire
George Barker 11 1830 Hertfordshire
Maria Barker 9 1832 Hertfordshire
Mark Barker 8 1833 Hertfordshire
David Barker 6 1835 Hertfordshire
John Barker 3 1838 Hertfordshire
James Barker 0 1841 Hertfordshire
30 Mch 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census
address: Dog Kennel, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Household Members Marital status Age Born Birth place Occupation
Robert Barker Head Married 56 1795 Ashley, Surrey Agricultural Labourer
Maria Barker Dghtr Unmarried 19 1832 Hatfield, Herts Dress Maker
Mark Barker Son Unmarried 17 1834 Hatfield, Herts Bricklayers Labourer
John Barker Son Unmarried 13 1838 Hatfield, Herts Agricultural Labourer
James Barker Son Unmarried 11 1840 Hatfield, Herts Scholar
Isaac Barker Son Unmarried 6 1845 Hatfield, Herts Scholar
It seems Maria Barker was holding the fort for the Barker household while Ann was helping out at her widowed son-in-law's ...
30 Mch 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census
address: Fore Street, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Household Members Marital status Age Born Birth place Occupation
James Burgess Head Widower 35 1816 Hatfield, Herts Beer Seller
Ann Burgess Dghtr Single 4 1847 Hatfield, Herts
Ann Barker Mother Married 51 1800 London Colney, Herts House Keeper
... and six boarders
1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census
address: Steamer, Bullstag Green, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Household Members Marital status Age Born Birth place Occupation
Robert Barker Head Married 65 1796 Lewes, Sussex Road Labourer And Lodging House Keeper
Ann Barker Wife Married 60 1801 London Colney, Herts
Isaac Barker Son Single 16 1845 Hatfield, Herts Bricklayers Labourer
... and nine boarders
Q1 1862 Robert Barker death registered [Hatfield 3A 190]
16 Feb 1862 Robert Barker, age 68, buried in St Etheldreda, Hatfield, Herts [https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPR%2FD%2FNBI02847060]
So, who were Robert Barker born 1795 in Ashley, Surrey and Ann his wife, born 1797 in London Colney?
Robert Barker's origin is obscure. In the 1841 census he claimed he was not born in Hertfordshire. The 1851 census records that he was born in 1795 in Ashley, Surrey. There is no Ashley parish, town or village in Surrey, so where did he mean? Maybe Ashley Park, close to Walton-on-Thames? Certainly there is 'evidence' of a 'lost' Ashley in Walton, with a number of streets including the name Ashley located just South of the town center. The 1861 census says born 1796 in Lewes, Sussex. This seems to be a clerical error.
This marriage looks almost too good to be true! ...
06 Jan 1820 marriage Robert Barker (bachelor of Bishop's Hatfield) and Ann Ebbs (spinster of St Peters, St Albans) in Hatfield, Hertfordshire [https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FM%2F73164160%2F1]
and ... In 1851 Ann claimed she was 51, so born 1800; in 1861, 60 and born in London Colney. This would seem to validate ...
02 Nov 1800 Ann Ebbs baptised in Shenley, Hertfordshire, father Joseph, mother Ann. [London Colney is just one mile from Shenley] [https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FM%2F71959243]
Then Anglican baptisms in Hatfield:
19 Mar 1820 Eliza Barker daughter of Robert (labourer) and Anne [FindMyPast: BishopsHatfield/Baptisms1813-1828/045of101]
21 Jly 1822 Rachel Barker daughter of Robert (labourer) and Ann [FindMyPast: BishopsHatfield/Baptisms1813-1828/059of101]
26 Sep 1825 William Barker son of Robert (labourer) and Ann [FindMyPast: BishopsHatfield/Baptisms1813-1828/071of101]
26 Aug 1827 Mary Ann Barker daughter of Robert (labourer) and Ann [FindMyPast: BishopsHatfield/Baptisms1813-1828/092of101]
24 Jan 1830 George Barker son of Robert (labourer) and Ann [FindMyPast: BishopsHatfield/Baptisms1829-1851/012of156]
05 Feb 1832 Maria Sarah Barker daughter of Robert (labourer) and Ann [FindMyPast: BishopsHatfield/Baptisms1829-1851/026of156]
At this stage the family seems to have revised their religious beliefs ...
11 Jan 1834 Mark Barker born, father Robert, mother Ann, of Hatfield baptised 23 Feb 1834 in Hitchin, Back Street Meeting (Independent or Paedobaptist Congregational)
[https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=TNA%2FRG4%2FBAP%2F348221]
and I cannot find baptisms for David Barker born about 1835 or John Barker born about 1838 (some non-conformist groups did not baptise infants). Fortunately John was born after the civil licensing of births was introduced in 1837, and FreeBMD has [Q3 1838 Hatfield 6 462],
22 Jun 1838 birth of John Robert Barker, father Robert Barker (shepherd), mother's maiden name Ebbs
It does appear that John was baptised later, when he was about 10 years old ...
18 Apr 1847 John Robert Barker baptised in Hatfield, Herts (father Robert Barker, laborer, mother Ann) but the church record does not mention his age. [https://www.findmypast.com/transcript?id=GBPRS%2FB%2F71857006%2F1&tab=this]
By 1841 the family had returned to the Anglican Church and Robert Barker had graduated from agricultural labourer to shepherd.
23 May 1841 James Barker baptised in Hatfield St Mary. father Robert (shepherd), mother Ann [FindMyPast: BishopsHatfield/Baptisms1829-1851/086of156]
10 Nov 1844 Arthur Isaac Barker baptised in Hatfield St Mary. father Robert (shepherd), mother Ann [FindMyPast: BishopsHatfield/Baptisms1829-1851/108of156]
Two children died young:
08 Feb 1844 David Barker, age 8 (born 1836) buried in St Etheldreda, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Q1 1844 David Barker death registered [Hatfield 6 409]
28 Sep 1845 Mary Ann Barker, age 19 (b. 1826), buried in Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Q3 1845 Mary Ann Barker death registered [Hatfield 6 309]
The story of Amelia Truscott and her father George Truscott continues here.
Robert Barker's origins are obscure. In the 1841 census he claimed not to have been born in Hertfordshire. The 1851 census records that he was born in 1795 in Ashley, Surrey. There is no Ashley parish, town or village in Surrey, but there once was an Ashley Park, close to Walton-on-Thames. Ashley Park is now a private residential neighbourhood of Walton-on-Thames but back in the early 1800s it was a private 450 acre estate. There is 'evidence' of this 'lost' Ashley in Walton, with a number of streets named Ashley located just South of the center. The 1861 census says born 1796 in Lewes, Sussex. This seems to be a clerical error.
A search of the parish registers (Freereg, FindMyPast) does not detect the baptism of a Robert Barker in or near Walton. If he was born in Walton, he was not baptised CofE.
Walsh Family
This looks like a sound basis for research ...
31 Mch 1901 census
address: Residents of a house 64.2 in New Street (Part) (Merchants Quay, Dublin)
Household Members Religion Age Born Birth place Occupation
Catherine Walsh Head R C 54 1847 Queens County [so James Walsh snr dead? Doesn't say widowed]
James Walsh Son R C 24 1877 Dublin City sawmill machinist
30 Jun 1901 marriage James Walsh (bach, full age, sawyer, of 64 New Street; father James Walsh, hotel servant)
and Mary McDonnell (spin, full age, of 10 Bradys Cottages; father Patrick McDonnell, labourer)
in St Andrews Church, South Dublin; witnesses Patrick Bree[?], Teresa McDonnell
02 April 1911 census
address: Residents of a house 40.2 in New Street (Merchants Quay (part of), Dublin)
Household Members Religion Age Born Birth place Occupation
James Walsh Head R C 35 1876 Dublin City wood-working machinist
Mary Walsh Wife R C 34 1877 Dublin City [6 children, 5 living]
Catherine Walsh Daughter R C 8 1903 Dublin City
Mary Walsh Daughter R C 7 1904 Dublin City
Margaret Walsh Daughter R C 5 1906 Dublin City
James Walsh Daughter R C 4 1907 Dublin City
Josephine Walsh Daughter R C 1 1910 Dublin City
So James was born 1875-1877 in Dublin, father James Walsh (hotel servant), mother Catherine.
You might think finding this birth would be an easy next step. In fact, without census records to help, we get lost in a sea of names.
Just one baptism meets these criteria and looks like a perfect fit ...
27 Dec 1875 James Christ Walsh baptised in St Nicholas' (Without), Dublin city, father: James Walsh, mother: Cath O'Neil
Residence Place: 3 Coombe, Dublin [Ancestry]
... but ...
1876 James Christopher Walsh death registered, age 0 [Dublin South 2 593] [Ancestry, FHL Film Number 101588]
... rules it out. So we are reduced to speculation. Perhaps James was confused about his age?
During 1873-1874 there were three more possibilities ...
17 Mar 1873 James Walsh born, address 16 Upper Exchange St, Dublin, father James Walsh, mother Kate Delany
bapt. 31 Mar 1873 in St Michael and John's, Dublin city [Parish Variants: Lower Exchange St.] [07360_03_0059.jpg]
25 Jun 1874 James Walsh born, address 171 Townsend St, Dublin, father James Walsh, mother Catherine Gennings, bapt. 29 Jun 1874
bapt. 29 Jun 1874 in St Andrew's, Dublin city [Parish Variants: Westland Row] [41885_b154596-00171.jpg] [09496_02_0092.jpg]
09 Jul 1874 James Walsh born, address Dublin, father James Walsh, mother Katharine Drennan [Ancestry, FHL Film Number 255909]
... but there is no reason to prefer one of them, even assuming that any of them is correct.
The same applies to Catherine X, born about 1847 in Queens County and married to James Walsh
Irish Sources
https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/ has civil registers and some church records. Access is free. The years covered by the release of the historic Indexes to the Civil Records of Births, Marriages and Deaths are:
Births: 1864 to 1919
Marriages: 1845 to 1944 [non-RC Marriages are recorded from 1845, RC Marriages are recorded from 1864]
Deaths: 1864 to 1969
http://www.census.nationalarchives.ie/ has the census returns of Ireland 1901/1911 and census fragments and substitutes, 1821-51. There were censuses in 1813, 1821, 1831, 1841 and 1851, but most of the records have been lost. "In many cases, only one or two returns survive for a family for a county in a particular year, a poignant reminder of what we lost in the Four Courts fire of 1922."
Family Search has some Irish records. They have been indexed by Hugh Wallis ...
[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hughwallis/IGISpecialBatches.htm#Irish]
[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hughwallis/IGIBatchNumbers/CountryIreland.htm#PageTitle]
https://www.rootsireland.ie/ has "the most extensive ... database of Catholic Church records anywhere online" (and charges for them). But, "www.rootsireland.ie: ... has transcripts (without record-images) of most of the Roman Catholic records on the island of Ireland ...1975)" and "The major exceptions, where only small proportions of the records are transcribed, are counties Donegal, Monaghan and Wexford."
The National Library of Ireland has microfilm copies of almost all pre-1880 Roman Catholic parish registers on the island of Ireland. Access is free and print-outs of the records are allowed. See www.nli.ie.
![[church notice]](1931-0213MaryBarkerDeathNotice.jpg){kind=link}
![[church notice]](1934-0629GeorgeBarkerDeath.jpg){kind=link}
![[newspaper notice]](1992-1129MargaretBarkerDeath.jpg){kind=link}