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Barkman, Jakob D. (1886-1971) Jacob & Anna Barkman. Self-portrait of Jakob D. Barkman and Mrs Barkman, nee Anna E. Barkman, circa 1920. Preservings photo. Jakob D. Barkman, Mennonite engineer and photographer, was born in1886 in Hochstadt on the East Reserve in Manitoba. His father wasMartin G. Barkman (1853-1900) who had immigrated with his family fromRussia to Manitoba, Canada in 1874. On 26 November 1905, Jakob marriedAnna Barkman (1887-1986), daughter of Johann T. Barkman (1862-1900).They settled in Steinbach, Manitoba where Jakob worked for Anna'suncle, Peter T. Barkman, part owner of the village flour mill. Jakobhad obtained his engineering license. He was therefore qualified torun the steam boiler at the flour mill which provided electricity forthe community. Anna was well known in Steinbach for her gardeningability. She planted an apple tree in 1906 which was the towns oldesttree still living in 1995. Jakob and Anna had 14 children, all of whomsurvived to adulthood. Jakob D. Barkman died in 1971. One of his most lasting legacies is thephotography work he did in and around Steinbach during the 1920s and1930s. His work has been featured in Reflections on our heritage byAbe Warkentin, published in 1974, and Steinbach: there's no place likeit by Gerald Wright, published in 1993. Bibliography Plett, D. "Jakob D. Barkman 1886-1971." Preservings No. 7 (December1995): 50. ©1996-2009 by the Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Allrights reserved. To cite this page: MLA style: Brown, Sharon H. H. "Barkman, Jakob D. (1886-1971)." GlobalAnabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. April 2006. GlobalAnabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 19 July 2009 APA style: Brown, Sharon H. H. (April 2006). "Barkman, Jakob D.(1886-1971)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. GlobalAnabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 19 July 2009
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