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Rebecca C. Steck Barker
Wife of Honorable William J. Barker, the twelfth Mayor of Denver. First Lady of Denver from 1874 -1876.
Her Story
Personal
She was born in September 1835 and died in Denver, Colorado in March 1918 (Age 82). Rebecca peacefully resides at Fairmont Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
Family
Mrs. Barker was the younger sister of the former Denver Mayor Amos Steck. The Barker residence was on 18th Ave. between Lincoln St. and Sherman St. in Denver.
Of Note
Mrs. Barker and her husband Mayor Barker, had a feed store located between Blake and Wazee Streets. They also owned many properties throughout the City.
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