Agnes was born in 1585 and her christening took place on August 22nd, 1585 in Ashdon, Essex, England.1 Agnes' father was Gabrielis Barker and her mother was Agnes Newman. Her paternal grandfather was Johannes Barker and her paternal grandmother is <Unknown>. She had three brothers and three sisters, named Thomas, Johannes, Egidius, Barker, Maria and Margeret. She was the third youngest of the seven children.