Harriot was born in 1782 and her christening took place on May 12th, 1782 in Ashdon, Essex, England.1 Harriot's father was John Barker and her mother is Mercy Saunders. Her paternal grandparents are John Barker and Alice Reynolds. She had two brothers and two sisters, named Ezekiel, William, Ester and Millie. She was the second youngest of the five children. Harriot is no longer alive.