Helen Morton Barker

Helen Morton Barker (, Morton; December 7, 1834 – May 6, 1910) was an American social reformer active in the temperance movement. For twelve years, she served as treasurer of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU).

Early life and education Helen M. Morton was born at Richville, New York, December 7, 1834. She was of New England parentage. Her father, Elijah Morton (1802–1885), was a physician and scientist; her mother, Eunice Sophia (Brown) Morton (1813–1897), Helen had three younger sisters: Louise, Matilda, and Alice. for the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago. Barker's business ability so impressed itself upon her colleagues that she was called to president Bertha Palmer's office as assistant and remained there for two years. until failing health compelled her retirement.

In her later years, Barker resided in Evanston, Illinois.

Taken ill with the grip, Barker was removed to the Hinsdale Sanitarium, Hinsdale, Illinois, where she died a week later, on May 6, 1910.