Custom House Certificate of Birth for Joseph P. Barker. He was described to be 23 years of age, standing at five feet, five and 5/8 inches, with a light complexion, blue eyes, light brown hair, and a large scar on his right wrist. The oath was sworn by Aaron Coggeshall, who testified that Barker was born on April 27, 1825 in Middletown. The document was endorsed by George W. Ellery on February 12, 1849 in Newport.