James was born in 1763 and his christening took place on May 29th, 1763 in Ashdon, Essex, England.1 James' father was Edward Barker and his mother was Esther Miller. His paternal grandfather is John Barker and his paternal grandmother was Elizabeth Warren. He had a brother and a sister, named Joseph and Esther. He was the oldest of the three children. He died in 1763. He was buried on June 14th, 1763 in Ashdon, Essex, England.1