The Barker-Karpis Gang

 

Meriwether Lewis

The Barker brothers were noted gangsters and reached the position of Public Enemy #1 on the FBI "Most Wanted List."

 

Third Cousins

Relationship Line:

 Barker c Fletcher

 

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George and Arizona "Ma" Barker

 

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"Meriwether Lewis" Page)

Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) was an American explorer, soldier, and public administrator, best known for his role as the leader of the Corps of Discovery, whose mission was to explore the territory of the Louisiana Purchase.  In 1807, Jefferson appointed him governor of the Louisiana Territory.

 

Second Cousin

Relationship Line:

Lewis c Ashcraft c Barker c Fletcher

George Washington

   

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"George Washington" Page)

Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1999), was the Commander-in-Chief of American forces in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and, later, the first President of the United States, from 1789 to 1797.

 

Second Cousin

Relationship Line:

Warner c Lewis c Ashcraft c Barker c Fletcher