The 1881 Census shows John Barker as 50 yrs old living at BrightsideBierlow, York as a Cow Keeper.

The rest of the Household in 1881 was:
Oswald Redfearn age 28, unmarried, Platelayer born Windmill, Brother inlaw
Mary A Redfearn age 15, Niece born Great Hucklow
Martha Redfearn age 3, Niece born Great Hucklow.

Possibly the brother of John's wife, Martha.