Martin Alexander Baker
M, b. 9 Dec 1797, d. 10 Nov 1868
| Father | David Baker b. 3 Jun 1749, d. 15 Sep 1838 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Wiseman b. 5 Feb 1765, d. 23 Aug 1855 | |
Martin Alexander Baker|b. 9 Dec 1797\nd. 10 Nov 1868|p1.htm#i842|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p1.htm#i844|Dorothy Wiseman|b. 5 Feb 1765\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p1.htm#i845|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. bef Mar 1823|p1.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p1.htm#i892| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker Children of David Baker |
| Relationship | Grandson of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 9 Dec 1797 | Martin Alexander Baker, son of David Baker and Dorothy Wiseman, was born on 9 Dec 1797 at Bakersville, Burke County, NC. Note that Martin's tombstone in Baker Cemetery, Long Creek, Parker County, TX, shows that he was age 68 when buried in November of 1868, which would represent a birth year of 1799. Numerous other records, however, such as census and similar records, suggest that the 1797 date is correct.1,2 |
| 1800 Census | 1800 | Based on age and gender, Martin Alexander Baker was probably included as a free white male, under age 10, in the household of his father, David Baker, on the 1800 Census of Burke County, NC.3 |
| 1810 Census | 1810 | Based on age and gender, Martin Alexander Baker was probably included as a free white male, age 10-15, in the household of his father, David Baker, on the 1810 Census of Morganton, Burke County, NC.4 |
| Marriage | btw 1817 - 1818 | Martin Alexander Baker married Elizabeth Buchanan, daughter of William Buchanan and Elizabeth Jones, btw 1817 - 1818 at NC.5,6 |
| 1820 Census | 1820 | Martin Alexander Baker was listed as head of a household on the 1820 Census of Burke County, NC. Based on age and gender, his household could have included his wife Elizabeth Buchanan Baker.7 |
| 1830 Census | 1830 | Martin Alexander Baker was listed as head of a household on the 1830 Census of Burke County, NC. Based on age and gender, his household could have included his wife Elizabeth Buchanan.8 |
| 1840 Census | 1840 | Martin Alexander Baker was listed as head of a household on the 1840 census of Cherokee County, NC. Martin's son David Davenport Baker was enumerated on the same page of the census, as was Martin's cousin (and brother-in-law) David Davenport, husband of Martin's sister Dorothy. Based on age and gender, his household could have included his wife Elizabeth Buchanan Baker.9 |
| 1850 Census | 7 Sep 1850 | Martin Alexander Baker and Elizabeth Buchanan Baker appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Division 2, Pulaski County, KY, enumerated 7 Sep 1850. Martin was shown as age 53, born KY; Elizabeth was shown as 53, born KY. She was shown as "Margaret," age 18, born KY. Enumerated not far away, also in Division 2, were sons David D. Baker and his family, William Baker and his family and Josiah A. Baker and his family.10 |
| 1852 Iowa Census | 1 Jul 1852 | Martin Alexander Baker was listed as head of a household on the 1852 State Census of Columbus City, Louisa County, IA. As head of household containing one male (Martin) and two females (Elizabeth and Louisa). The family's listing is directly beneath that of David Davenport Baker (son of Martin and Elizabeth) and his family. Son William and family were enumerated on the next page. Based on gender, his household could have included.11 |
| Note | 1 Jul 1854 | Martin Baker and his family were not shown on the 1854 census in Columbus City, Louisa County, Iowa, suggesting that they were already on their way to Texas at that point. |
| Note | 6 Dec 1854 | Martin Baker had clearly been in Parker County for some months by December 1854 when his daughter Louisa married George Cottrell. |
| Note | 13 Feb 1858 | Martin and son-in-law George W. Cotrell served as chain carriers for the survey of 160 acres claimed by Martin's brother Charles Capron Baker and for the survey of 160 acres for Martin's son (George's brother-in-law) Josiah Baker.12 |
| Death | 10 Nov 1868 | He died on 10 Nov 1868 at Baker Community, Parker County, TX, at age 70.13 |
| Burial | aft 10 Nov 1868 | He was buried aft 10 Nov 1868 at Baker Cemetery, Baker Community, Parker County, TX, alongside Elizabeth.14 |
Citations
- [S35] Tombstone, Baker Cemetery, Long Creek, Parker County TX.
- [S76] Bible Record, Josiah and Julia Baker, c 1865, photographed 2002, Bakersville, Mitchell County NC.
- [S41] 1800 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M32_29; Page: 730.
- [S42] 1810 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M252_39; Page: 322.
- [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Pulaski County KY.
- [S48] Elma W. Baker, Rugged Trail.
- [S43] 1820 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC.
- [S44] 1830 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M19_83; Page: 55.
- [S45] 1840 United States Federal Census, Cherokee County NC, Roll: 357; Page: 239.
- [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Pulaski County KY, Roll: M432_217; Page: 82, H528/F528.
- [S114] 1852 Iowa State Census, Louisa County IA, Roll: IA_119, Line: 26.
- [S61] Archived Land Records, Texas General Land Office, Archives and Records Division.
- [S35] Tombstone, Baker Cemetery, Parker County TX.
- [S35] Tombstone.
Elizabeth Buchanan
F, b. 6 Mar 1797, d. 21 Jul 1854
| Father | William Buchanan b. 23 Aug 1765, d. aft 1850 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Jones b. 14 Nov 1774, d. 21 May 1861 | |
Elizabeth Buchanan|b. 6 Mar 1797\nd. 21 Jul 1854|p1.htm#i843|William Buchanan|b. 23 Aug 1765\nd. aft 1850|p1.htm#i894|Elizabeth Jones|b. 14 Nov 1774\nd. 21 May 1861|p1.htm#i895|Arthur Buchanan|b. 24 Jan 1742/43\nd. 3 Jun 1826|p2.htm#i1117|Mary Boswell|b. 26 Jan 1738\nd. 7 Oct 1825|p2.htm#i1118|John Jones|b. 19 Feb 1750\nd. 30 May 1821|p2.htm#i1126|Elizabeth Pettypool|b. 1750\nd. 2 Sep 1818|p2.htm#i1127| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Birth | 6 Mar 1797 | Elizabeth Buchanan, daughter of William Buchanan and Elizabeth Jones, was born on 6 Mar 1797 at NC. Several sources list Elizabeth's date of birth as March 6, 1797. Her headstone states that she was aged 57 years, 4 ms., 5ds, at the time of her death on July 21, 1854. That would place her date of birth as March 16, 1797.1,2 |
| 1800 Census | 1800 | Based on age and gender, Elizabeth Buchanan was probably included as a free white female, under age 10, in the household of her father, William Buchanan, on the 1800 Census of Morgan, Rutherford County, NC.3 |
| 1810 Census | 1810 | Based on age and gender, Elizabeth Buchanan was probably included as a free white female, age 10-15, in the household of her father, William Buchanan, on the 1810 Census of Morganton, Burke County, NC.4 |
| Married Name | btw 1817 - 1818 | As of btw 1817 - 1818, her married name was Elizabeth Buchanan Baker. |
| Marriage | btw 1817 - 1818 | Elizabeth Buchanan married Martin Alexander Baker, son of David Baker and Dorothy Wiseman, btw 1817 - 1818 at NC.5,6 |
| Note | Elizabeth's marriage to Martin Alexander Baker is well-documented by such things as census records and their side-by-side tombstones in the Baker Cemetery in Parker County TX. The real question is: how do we know that the family oral tradition is correct -- that Elizabeth's maiden name was Buchanan, and that she was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Jones Buchanan? Essentially, we know because the oral tradition is consistent with all available records. First, we have good reason to believe that William and Elizabeth Jones Buchanan had a daughter Elizabeth, born in March of 1797. The best source of information, according to long-time family researchers, is a family Bible once owned by the Sparks family of Estatoe, North Carolina. There are a number of transcriptions of the contents but the most recent and most reliable was created by David Stamey, a high school teacher from Waynesville, NC, who was allowed by the Sparks family to see the Bible in 1993. That Bible sets out the names and birthdates of 16 children born to William and Elizabeth and many of those names and dates are confirmed by other sources. It lists William and Elizabeth's third child and second daughter as Elizabeth, born March 6, 1797. Second, we know that Martin's wife Elizabeth was born in March of 1797, according to her tombstone. (The tombstone would suggest a date of birth of March 16th, rather than March 6th, a rather insignificant inconsistency given the times.) Third, two books covering the Baker family history identify Martin's wife as Elizabeth Buchanan: "The Rugged Trail", written by Martin's and Elizabeth's great grandson Elma W. Baker; and "Wee Bit o' Scot," written by Pearl Foster O'Donnell. Fourth, a comparison of the census records for Rutherford and Burke Counties NC for 1800-1820 strongly supports the proposition. The census records for William Buchanan for 1800, 1810 and 1820 are completely consistent with the Sparks Bible information. And there is a female child who would have been under age 10 in 1800 (Elizabeth was three), was between the ages of 10 and 15 in 1810 (Elizabeth was 13) and was not in William's household in 1820 (Elizabeth was 23 and married to Martin). In 1820, Martin is shown as head of household aged 16-26, with a wife aged 16-26 and one male child under the age of 10 (Martin's and Elizabeth's oldest son David Davenport Baker was born in 1819). The naming of the sons of Martin and Elizabeth further supports the conclusion: the first son David named after the father's father (David Baker) and the second son William named after the mother's father (William Buchanan). In short, all the available evidence supports the oral family tradition.7,4,8 | |
| 1820 Census | 1820 | Elizabeth Buchanan Baker was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, Martin Alexander Baker, on the 1820 Census of Burke County, NC.8 |
| 1830 Census | 1830 | Elizabeth Buchanan was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, Martin Alexander Baker, on the 1830 Census of Burke County, NC.9 |
| 1840 Census | 1840 | Elizabeth Buchanan Baker was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, Martin Alexander Baker, on the 1840 Census of Cherokee County, NC.10 |
| 1850 Census | 7 Sep 1850 | Elizabeth Buchanan Baker and Martin Alexander Baker appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Division 2, Pulaski County, KY, enumerated 7 Sep 1850 Martin was shown as age 53, born KY; Elizabeth was shown as 53, born KY. She was shown as "Margaret," age 18, born KY. Enumerated not far away, also in Division 2, were sons David D. Baker and his family, William Baker and his family and Josiah A. Baker and his family.11 |
| Census | 1 Jul 1852 | Elizabeth Buchanan appeared on the census of 1 Jul 1852 at Columbus City, Louisa County, IA; in the household of her husband Martin (shown with one male and two females, the other female being their daughter Louisa, then age 20).12 |
| Death | 21 Jul 1854 | She died on 21 Jul 1854 at AR at age 57. According to a family story, she died en route to Texas from Iowa. She begged her family not to leave her in Arkansas but to return for her when they settled in Texas. They did; she is buried at Baker Cemetery, Parker County, TX. There is of course no proof of the story. |
| Burial | aft 21 Jul 1854 | She was buried aft 21 Jul 1854 at Baker Cemetery, Baker Community, Parker County, TX. With M. (Martin) Baker. Inscription on tombstone states she was 57 years, 4 months and five days old when she died. That would put her date of birth at March 16, 1797. Other sources indicate March 6th.13 |
Citations
- [S35] Tombstone.
- [S76] Bible Record, David Stamey transcription, Buchanan Family Bible.
- [S41] 1800 United States Federal Census, Rutherford County NC, Roll: M32_33; Page: 99.
- [S42] 1810 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M252_39; Page: 322.
- [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Pulaski County KY.
- [S48] Elma W. Baker, Rugged Trail.
- [S41] 1800 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M32-29; Page: 730; Rutherford County NC, Roll: M32_33; Page: 99.
- [S43] 1820 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC.
- [S44] 1830 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M19_83; Page: 55.
- [S45] 1840 United States Federal Census, Cherokee County NC, Roll: 357; Page: 239.
- [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Pulaski County KY, Roll: M432_217; Page: 82, H528/F528.
- [S9] Estimate derived from various United States Federal Census reports.
- [S35] Tombstone, Baker Cemetery, Parker County TX.
David Baker
M, b. 3 Jun 1749, d. 15 Sep 1838
| Father | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p1.htm#i844|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker Children of David Baker |
| Relationship | Son of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 3 Jun 1749 | David Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, was born on 3 Jun 1749 at Culpeper County, VA. Culpeper County was formed from Orange County, effective May 17, 1749.1,2,3 |
| Milit-Beg | Feb 1776 | David Baker began military service in Feb 1776 at Culpeper County, VA, David Baker enlisted in the Continental Army in February 1776 in the Third Regiment of the Virginia Line under Captain John Thornton. He was named Corporal and held that rank during the two years of his service. |
| Milit-End | Feb 1778 | He ended military service in Feb 1778 at Valley Forge, Philadelphia County, PA; After serving in the Battle of White Plains, the Battle of Trenton (where his brother Richard was killed) and the Battle of Princeton, Baker went into winter quarters 1776-77 at Morristown, New Jersey. In 1777, he was in the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown, and went into winter quarters 1777-78 at Valley Forge. He was mustered out from Valley Forge in February 1778. He is listed in the official muster rolls of Valley Forge as having served in the 3rd Division, commanded by Maj. General Marquis de Lafayette, the 3rd Virginia Brigade, commanded by William Woodford, 3rd Virginia Regiment, commanded by Col. William Heth, and in Captain Thornton's company. The bulk of the 3rd Virginia was mustered out in February 1778. Note that what was then Philadelphia County is now Montgomery County. |
| Marriage | 1779 | He married Mary Webb in 1779 at Burke County, NC. |
| 1790 Census | 1790 | David Baker was listed as head of a household on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC. Based on age and gender, his household could have included his wife Mary Webb Baker, his sons Thomas, William and James Crittenden (males under 16 years old) and his daughters Elizabeth and Nancy. On the same census page are brothers James, John and Charles and possibly his older brother Henry.4 |
| Marriage | 9 Aug 1793 | David Baker married Dorothy Wiseman, daughter of William Wiseman and Mary Davenport, on 9 Aug 1793 at Burke County, NC. David and Dorothy were first cousins, once removed, on the Davenport side. In an initial pension application based on her husband's Revolutionary War service, Dorothy Wiseman Baker's documentation stated that she and David Baker were married in 1795. Thereafter on July 29th, 1850, she signed an affidavit correcting the marriage date to August 9, 1793, stating that she had not been aware of the marriage information being forwarded on her behalf by William Wiseman (presumably her brother, William Jr.) but that on consideration of the birth dates of her children, the marriage year had to have been 1793. |
| Note | 1797 | In 1797, at Morganton, Burke County NC, David Baker became a Justice of the Peace and judge of the Burke County Court of Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions.5 |
| 1800 Census | 1800 | David Baker was listed as head of a household on the 1800 census of Burke County, NC. Based on age and gender, his household could have included his wife Dorothy Wiseman Baker, his sons James Crittenden and Martin Alexander (males under age 10), his sons Thomas and William (males age 16-25), his daughters Mary, Susannah and Dorothy (females under age 10), his daughter Elizabeth (female age 16-25). The census lists three males under age 10; only one of David's sons -- Martin -- was under age 10 in 1800. Crittenden was 12, but likely was wrongly counted as younger. Who the third young boy was is unknown.6 |
| 1810 Census | 1810 | David Baker was listed as head of a household on the 1810 Census of Morganton, Burke County, NC. Based on age and gender, his household could have included his wife Dorothy Wiseman Baker, his sons David Davenport, Josiah and Charles Capron (males under age 10), his son Martin Alexander (male age 10-15), his daughters Dorothy and Sophia (females under age 10).7 |
| 1820 Census | 1820 | David Baker was listed as head of a household on the 1820 Census of Burke County, NC. Note that David Baker appeared on this census report as "David Baker Esqr" -- the title of "Esquire" stemming from his appointment as a Justice of the Peace of the Court of Common Pleas and Quarters Sessions for Burke County.. Based on age and gender, his household could have included his wife Dorothy Wiseman Baker, his son Charles Capron (male age 10-16), his sons David Davenport and Josiah (males age 16-26), his daughter Sophia (female age 10-16), his daughter Susannah (female age 16-26).8 |
| Note | 1830 | Neither David nor Dorothy Wiseman Baker can be located on the 1830 census. |
| Note | 26 Sep 1832 | David Baker made application for a pension based on his Revolutionary War service. The document awarding the pension, filed at Book D, Volume 8, page 49, includes his statement of his service. |
| Will | 26 Jan 1838 | David Baker left a will on 26 Jan 1838 at Yancey County, NC. Yancey County Record of Wills Volume #1, page 30 Microfilm # c.107.80001 Last Will and Testament of David Baker Senr. In the Name of God Amen I David Baker Senr. of the County of Yancey and State of N. Carolina (farmer). Being weak in Body but Perfect in Mind and Memory. Thanks be given unto God. Calling to Mind the Mortality of my Body and knowing that it is Appointed for all Men once to die, do make and ordain this My Last Will and Testament, that is to say principally and first of all I give and Recommend my Soul into the Hand of Almighty God that gave it and My Body I Recommend to the Earth to be buried in a decent Christian Burial at the Discretion of my Executors. Nothing Doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall receive the same again by the Mighty Power of God. And as touches such Worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased God to Bless me in this life, I give devise and dispose of in the following manner & form. viz. First I give and Bequeath to Dorothy My Dearly Beloved Wife all my Estate Both Real and Personal by her freely to be possessed of and Enjoyed during her Natural life and at her decease to be equally Divided between my Beloved Children (viz) Susannah, Martin, David, Dorothy, Josiah, Sophia and Charles. To the rest of my children (viz) Elizabeth Baley, Thomas, William, Nancy Davenport, Critenden and Mary McKinney I give Nothing in consequence of having given them a Reasonable Portion of my Estate heretofore. I likewise constitute make and ordain David D. Baker and Josiah Baker the sole Executors of this my last will & Testament and I hereby disallow revoke and disannul every other former Testaments, wills, Legacies, Bequeaths and Executors by me in any wise before named willed and bequeathed. Ratifying & confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal this 26th Day of January AD 1838 David Baker attested Thomas Wilson. |
| Death | 15 Sep 1838 | He died on 15 Sep 1838 at Bakersville, Yancey County, NC, at age 89. Note that what was then Yancey County is now Mitchell County.3,9 |
| Burial | aft 15 Sep 1838 | He was buried aft 15 Sep 1838 at Old Bakersville Cemetery, Bakersville, Yancey County, NC. David is buried between his two wives, Mary Webb Baker and Dorothy Wiseman Baker. Note that what was then Yancey County is now Mitchell County.10,11 |
| Note | 19 Jul 1964 | The DAR dedicated a monument to David Baker at Bakersville, with many of his descendants participating in the ceremonies. |
Family 1 | Mary Webb b. 18 Dec 1762, d. 16 May 1793 | |
| Children | ||
Family 2 | Dorothy Wiseman b. 5 Feb 1765, d. 23 Aug 1855 | |
| Children | ||
Citations
- [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.
- [S35] Tombstone, Bakersville, Mitchell County, NC.
- [S76] Bible Record, Josiah and Julia Baker, c 1865, photographed 2002, Bakersville, Mitchell County NC.
- [S40] 1790 United States Federal Census, Burke Count NC, handwritten p 91, 3 Company.
- [S132] Edward William Phifer, Burke County History, p 416.
- [S41] 1800 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M32_29; Page: 730.
- [S42] 1810 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M252_39; Page: 322.
- [S43] 1820 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC.
- [S35] Tombstone, Old Bakersville Cemetery, Bakerville NC.
- [S67] Web site, Hatcher, Patricia Law. Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots. [database on-line] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Original data: Hatcher, Patricia Law. Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Vols. 1-4, Dallas, TX: Pioneer Heritage Press, 1987.
- [S35] Tombstone, photographed June 2004.
Dorothy Wiseman
F, b. 5 Feb 1765, d. 23 Aug 1855
| Father | William Wiseman b. 2 Feb 1736, d. bef Mar 1823 | |
| Mother | Mary Davenport b. 17 Jun 1741, d. 17 Jun 1796 | |
Dorothy Wiseman|b. 5 Feb 1765\nd. 23 Aug 1855|p1.htm#i845|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. bef Mar 1823|p1.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p1.htm#i892|||||||Thomas Davenport|b. c 1711\nd. 10 Nov 1809|p1.htm#i893|Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport|b. c 1712|p2.htm#i1210| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker Children of David Baker |
| Birth | 5 Feb 1765 | Dorothy Wiseman, daughter of William Wiseman and Mary Davenport, was born on 5 Feb 1765 at prob SC.1 |
| 1790 Census | 1790 | Based on age and gender, Dorothy Wiseman was probably included, as a free white female, in the household of her father, William Wiseman, on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC.2 |
| Married Name | 9 Aug 1793 | As of 9 Aug 1793, her married name was Dorothy Wiseman Baker. |
| Marriage | 9 Aug 1793 | Dorothy Wiseman married David Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, on 9 Aug 1793 at Burke County, NC. David and Dorothy were first cousins, once removed, on the Davenport side. In an initial pension application based on her husband's Revolutionary War service, Dorothy Wiseman Baker's documentation stated that she and David Baker were married in 1795. Thereafter on July 29th, 1850, she signed an affidavit correcting the marriage date to August 9, 1793, stating that she had not been aware of the marriage information being forwarded on her behalf by William Wiseman (presumably her brother, William Jr.) but that on consideration of the birth dates of her children, the marriage year had to have been 1793. |
| 1800 Census | 1800 | Dorothy Wiseman Baker was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, David Baker, on the 1800 Census of Burke County, NC.3 |
| 1810 Census | 1810 | Dorothy Wiseman Baker was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, David Baker, on the 1810 Census of Morganton, Burke County, NC.4 |
| 1820 Census | 1820 | Dorothy Wiseman Baker was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, David Baker, on the 1820 Census of Burke County, NC.5 |
| Note | btw 1830 - 1840 | Neither David nor Dorothy Wiseman Baker can be located on the 1830 census. In 1840, it is possible that Dorothy was shown as the female aged 60-70 in the household of her son David Baker. |
| 1850 Census | 23 Aug 1850 | Dorothy Wiseman Baker appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 23 Aug 1850. She was shown as age 85, born SC. The census notation indicates she lived at "store" (presumably the Baker Store). Nearby in household 421 lived her son David Davenport Baker and his family.6 |
| Death | 23 Aug 1855 | She died on 23 Aug 1855 at Bakersville, Yancey County, NC, at age 90. Note that what was then Yancey County is now Mitchell County.1,7 |
| Burial | aft 23 Aug 1855 | She was buried aft 23 Aug 1855 at Old Bakersville Cemetery, Bakersville, Yancey County, NC. Dorothy is buried next to David. Note that what was then Yancey County is now Mitchell County. |
Family | David Baker b. 3 Jun 1749, d. 15 Sep 1838 | |
| Children | ||
Citations
- [S76] Bible Record, Josiah and Julia Baker, c 1865, photographed 2002, Bakersville, Mitchell County NC.
- [S40] 1790 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M637_7, Page: 102.
- [S41] 1800 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M32_29; Page: 730.
- [S42] 1810 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M252_39; Page: 322.
- [S43] 1820 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC.
- [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 412, H423/F442.
- [S35] Tombstone, Old Bakersville Cemetery, Bakersville NC.
Thomas Baker
M, b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777
| Father | William Baker b. 1675 | |
| Mother | Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker b. c 1690 | |
Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849||||||||||||| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Note | Baker Family descent from this Thomas Baker and his wife Dorothy Davenport Baker is well-established. There is, however, little if any documentary proof before this Thomas. Family anecdotal information passed down through the lines of two of Thomas' sons (David and Charles) identifies Thomas' parents as William Baker and Mary (Corbie?) Baker. The fact that Thomas Baker's first son was named William adds credence to the identification of Thomas' father as William, as does the fact that Charles Baker in 1845 stated that his father's (Thomas') brothers were named William and Josiah. As far as we know, no reliable researcher has indicated a specific documentary source for the parentage of Thomas' father William. Many Baker family researchers say it was Samuel Baker, husband of Elinor Winslow, and they then claim that he in turn was the son of Alexander Baker, who came to America in 1635. As of 2006, any relationship to the Massachusetts Bakers was definitively disproved when a documented descendant of that Samuel Baker took a DNA test to be compared to documented descendants of Thomas Baker. The DNA is so distinctly different that we have begun to joke that the most recent common ancestor was probably named Adam. More recent research strongly suggests a Virginia origin for our Bakers, through a Thomas Baker who by 1696 was a documented neighbor of Davis Davenport, patriarch of the Davenport family that produced our Thomas' wife Dorothy. | |
| Birth | 8 Jan 1711 | Thomas Baker, son of William Baker and Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker, was born on 8 Jan 1711 at prob VA. The date of birth of Thomas Baker is anecdotal from various family histories. Those histories also list his place of birth as Chester County PA. Given the times, and the migration trends, it is unlikely that Thomas was born in PA and far more likely that he was born in VA. |
| Marriage | 1734 | Thomas Baker married Dorothy Davenport, daughter of Martin Davenport Sr. and Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport, in 1734 at Hanover County, VA.1 |
| Death | 10 Jan 1777 | Thomas Baker died on 10 Jan 1777 at prob Culpeper County, VA, at age 66. In David Baker's Revolutionary War service pension application, he stated that his father had died while he was in service (and thus between February 1776 and February 1778). The family history, repeated at various websites, is that Thomas Baker operated a gunpowder mill and was making gunpowder for the Continental Army when the mill exploded and he was killed. There is no known documentation of this story. To the contrary, although both will and deed books survive in their entirety in Culpeper County, there is no documentation even to suggest that Thomas died there.1 |
Family | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
| Children | ||
Citations
- [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.
Dorothy Davenport
F, b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790
| Father | Martin Davenport Sr. b. c 1682, d. bef 2 Oct 1735 | |
| Mother | Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport b. c 1685 | |
Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238|Davis Davenport|b. c 1660\nd. bef 1735|p1.htm#i890|wife o. D. Davenport||p2.htm#i1211||||||| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Birth | 2 Nov 1716 | Dorothy Davenport, daughter of Martin Davenport Sr. and Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport, was born on 2 Nov 1716 at VA. most likely in King William County.1,2 |
| Married Name | 1734 | As of 1734, her married name was Dorothy Baker. |
| Marriage | 1734 | Dorothy Davenport married Thomas Baker, son of William Baker and Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker, in 1734 at Hanover County, VA.1 |
| Death | c 1790 | Dorothy Davenport died c 1790 at Burke County, NC.1 |
Family | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Children | ||
William Baker
M, b. 1675
| Relationship | Father of Thomas Baker. |
| Note | There's no real question that the names of the parents of Thomas Baker (father of David Baker of Bakersville NC) were William Baker and Mary (Corbie?) Baker. Information was obtained from David's brother Charles (directly or indirectly) by Dr. John C. Branner, second president of Stanford University, identified his grandparents and parents. However, William's year of birth and place of birth and, more importantly, his parentage and marriage are very much in question. The claim that William's father was Samuel Baker, son of Alexander Baker, was definitively disproved by DNA tests in 2006. | |
| Birth | 1675 | William Baker was born in 1675. date of birth purely a guesstimate based on the approximate birth date of his son Thomas. |
| Marriage | 1710 | He married Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker in 1710. |
Family | Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker b. c 1690 | |
| Child | ||
Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker
F, b. c 1690
| Relationship | Mother of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | c 1690 | Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker was born c 1690. Mary Baker, wife of William, is often identified as Mary Corbie. There is no documentation for that name. Because of documented links of the Baker family with a neighboring Jacoby family, research is needed into the possibility that Mary was a Jacoby. |
| Married Name | 1710 | As of 1710, her married name was Baker. |
| Marriage | 1710 | She married William Baker in 1710. |
Family | William Baker b. 1675 | |
| Child | ||
Martin Davenport Sr.
M, b. c 1682, d. bef 2 Oct 1735
| Father | Davis Davenport b. c 1660, d. bef 1735 | |
| Mother | wife of Davis Davenport | |
Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Davis Davenport|b. c 1660\nd. bef 1735|p1.htm#i890|wife of Davis Davenport||p2.htm#i1211||||||||||||| | ||
| Birth | c 1682 | Martin Davenport Sr., son of Davis Davenport and wife of Davis Davenport, was born c 1682 at VA. most likely at Pamunkey Neck in King William County.1 |
| Note | c 30 Mar 1704 | Martin Davenport was on the 1704 Quit Rent Rolls list for King William County, assessed for 100 acres.1 |
| Marriage | bef 1706 | Martin Davenport Sr. married First wife of Martin Davenport bef 1706 at VA. It appears that Martin had at least two wives. For research purposes the first three children are ascribed to a first wife.1 |
| Marriage | bef 1716 | Martin Davenport Sr. married Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport bef 1716 at prob King William County, VA. Dorothy was likely a second wife and mother of only some of Martin's children. She may have been a Glover, and possibly a daughter of William and Mary Glover of King William County.2,1 |
| Residence | 8 Nov 1721 | On 8 Nov 1721, Martin Davenport Sr. lived at St. Margaret's Parish, King William County, VA. Fragments of a lease and release executed by Martin Davenport identify his residence as of 1721. (Source: John Scott Davenport, 'The Pamunkey Davenport Chronicles').1 |
| Note | 24 Mar 1724 | A survey of land at this time for one Captain Thomas Carr located that tract by reference to land of Martin Davenport along the North Anna River in Hanover County. That land wasn't patented to Davenport at the time but must have been surveyed and marked in order to be used as a benchmark for someone else's survey. (Source: John Scott Davenport's 'Pamunkey Davenport Chronicles').1 |
| Residence | 7 Feb 1726/27 | On 7 Feb 1726/27, Martin Davenport Sr. lived at Hanover County, VA. Martin Davenport's patent for 400 acres along the south side of the North Anna River was issued. (Source: John Scott Davenport's 'Pamunkey Davenport Chronicles').1 |
| Will | 24 May 1735 | He left a will on 24 May 1735 at St. Martin's Parish, Hanover County, VA. Martin Davenport executed his will in Hanover County. (Source: John Scott Davenport's 'Pamunkey Davenport Chronicles') The will only named five sons and did not leave property to all of them (several were contingent beneficiaries only). This strongly suggests that other arrangements had been made during Martin's lifetime for other older children and the children benefiting from the will were only his youngest.1 |
| Death | bef 2 Oct 1735 | He died bef 2 Oct 1735 at Hanover County, VA. Martin's will was executed on May 24th 1735 and offered for probate on October 2 1735.1 |
Family 1 | First wife of Martin Davenport | |
| Children | ||
Family 2 | Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport b. c 1685 | |
| Child | ||
William Baker
M, b. 20 Jul 1735
| Father | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
William Baker|b. 20 Jul 1735|p1.htm#i877|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Relationship | Son of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 20 Jul 1735 | William Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, was born on 20 Jul 1735 at prob Hanover County, VA.1 |
| Marriage | c 1758 | William Baker married Ann Gambill, daughter of Henry Gambill and Mary Davenport, c 1758 at Culpeper County, VA.1 |
| Note | Research into the descendants of William and Ann Gambill Baker is ongoing and has not been fully verified as yet. Nonetheless, DNA evidence as of 2007 certainly establishes that Adam Jackson Baker is in fact descended from Thomas (and Dorothy Davenport) Baker through one of their sons; the circumstantial evidence is also strong that William is the most likely candidate. | |
| Death | William Baker died. According to his sister-in-law Nancy Nall Gambill, William Baker was killed by Indians when his son Thomas Baker was very young.2 |
Family | Ann Gambill b. c 1740 | |
| Child | ||
Ann Gambill
F, b. c 1740
| Father | Henry Gambill | |
| Mother | Mary Davenport b. c 1706 | |
Ann Gambill|b. c 1740|p1.htm#i878|Henry Gambill||p2.htm#i1218|Mary Davenport|b. c 1706|p2.htm#i1217|||||||Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|First w. o. M. Davenport||p3.htm#i1756| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Birth | c 1740 | Ann Gambill, daughter of Henry Gambill and Mary Davenport, was born c 1740 at Hanover County, VA.1 |
| Married Name | c 1758 | As of c 1758, her married name was Ann Baker.1 |
| Marriage | c 1758 | Ann Gambill married William Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, c 1758 at Culpeper County, VA.1 |
Family | William Baker b. 20 Jul 1735 | |
| Child | ||
Citations
- [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.
Thomas Baker Jr.
M, b. 6 Apr 1737
| Father | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
Thomas Baker Jr.|b. 6 Apr 1737|p1.htm#i879|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Relationship | Son of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 6 Apr 1737 | Thomas Baker Jr., son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, was born on 6 Apr 1737 at prob Hanover County, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.
Mary Baker
F, b. 5 Apr 1739
| Father | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
Mary Baker|b. 5 Apr 1739|p1.htm#i880|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Relationship | Daughter of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 5 Apr 1739 | Mary Baker, daughter of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, was born on 5 Apr 1739 at prob Hanover County, VA.1 |
| Marriage | c 1759 | Mary Baker married William Mallory c 1759 at prob Culpeper County, VA.1 |
Family | William Mallory | |
| Children | ||
Citations
- [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.
Martin Baker
M, b. 23 Jan 1741, d. bef 9 Aug 1781
| Father | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
Martin Baker|b. 23 Jan 1741\nd. bef 9 Aug 1781|p1.htm#i881|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Relationship | Son of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 23 Jan 1741 | Martin Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, was born on 23 Jan 1741 at prob Hanover County, VA.1 |
| Marriage | Martin Baker married Phoebe Snodgrass. Martin's brother Charles stated around 1845 that Martin had married a Snodgrass. | |
| Death | bef 9 Aug 1781 | Martin Baker died bef 9 Aug 1781. Martin's estate was probated in Botetourt County VA; his wife Phoebe was named administrator.2 |
Crotia Baker
F, b. 12 May 1743
| Father | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
Crotia Baker|b. 12 May 1743|p1.htm#i882|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Relationship | Daughter of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 12 May 1743 | Crotia Baker, daughter of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, was born on 12 May 1743 at prob Hanover County, VA.1 |
| Marriage | c 1763 | Crotia Baker married Joseph (or James) Gouge c 1763 at prob Culpeper County, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.
Josiah Baker
M, b. 23 Jan 1745
| Father | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
Josiah Baker|b. 23 Jan 1745|p1.htm#i883|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Relationship | Son of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 23 Jan 1745 | Josiah Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, was born on 23 Jan 1745 at poss Spotsylvania County, VA. A 1746 land transaction listed Josiah's father Thomas Baker as "of Spotsvlvania County".1 |
Citations
- [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.
Henry Baker
M, b. 10 May 1747, d. bef Apr 1806
| Father | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
Henry Baker|b. 10 May 1747\nd. bef Apr 1806|p1.htm#i884|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Relationship | Son of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 10 May 1747 | Henry Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, was born on 10 May 1747 at prob Louisa or Orange County, VA.1 |
| Marriage | bef 1779 | Henry Baker married Nancy Ann Menefee bef 1779. Henry and Nancy Baker served as witnesses to the will of Jonas Menafee, dated 23 February 1779 and probated 18 November 1782 in Culpeper County.2 |
| Death | bef Apr 1806 | Henry Baker died bef Apr 1806 at Burke County, NC. Henry's will was proved in the Court Minutes for April 1806. |
Family | Nancy Ann Menefee | |
| Child | ||
Dorothy Baker
F, b. 11 Feb 1751
| Father | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
Dorothy Baker|b. 11 Feb 1751|p1.htm#i885|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Relationship | Daughter of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 11 Feb 1751 | Dorothy Baker, daughter of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, was born on 11 Feb 1751 at Culpeper County, VA.1 |
| Married Name | c 1775 | As of c 1775, her married name was Dorothy Baker Baxter.1 |
| Marriage | c 1775 | Dorothy Baker married James Baxter c 1775 at prob Culpeper County, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.
Richard Baker
M, b. 23 Dec 1753, d. 26 Dec 1776
| Father | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
Richard Baker|b. 23 Dec 1753\nd. 26 Dec 1776|p1.htm#i886|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Relationship | Son of Thomas Baker. |
| Note | Richard's name appears in some accounts, particularly those relying on Elma Baker's "The Rugged Trail," as "Ruben" or "Rubin" or "Reuben." This is clearly incorrect. David Baker's pension application, in which he names the brother who died at the Battle of Trenton, quite clearly identifies that brother as Richard. The handwriting may be misunderstood by those unfamiliar with early script; however, the last letter is without question a "D". | |
| Birth | 23 Dec 1753 | Richard Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, was born on 23 Dec 1753 at Culpeper County, VA.1 |
| Death | 26 Dec 1776 | Richard Baker died on 26 Dec 1776 at Trenton, Hunterdon (now Mercer) County, NJ, at age 23. According to the pension application of his brother, David Baker, Richard was killed at the Battle of Trenton. David stated in his pension application: “I had a brother by the name of Richard killed in that action.” Richard Baker was just three days past his 23rd birthday. Particularly tragic is the fact that few if any American soldiers died due to enemy fire in the engagement. According to David McCullough in his masterful 1776 (Simon & Schuster, 2005), no American troops died in the fighting, but two froze to death in the terrible winter conditions. If true, then Richard Baker was one of those two. But other sources do not accept the no-battle-casualties conclusion. In Rebels & Redcoats by George F. Scheer and Hugh F. Rankin (Da Capo Press, copyright 1957, paperback reprint), the authors quote a relatively contemporaneous account attributed to an aide to General George Washington, probably Col. John Fitzgerald, as stating that there were “two killed and three wounded” and the wounded included Captain William Washington and Lieutenant James Monroe – both assigned to the 3rd Virginia Regiment, the regiment in which David Baker did serve and in which Richard Baker most likely served (there are no extant records to establish for certain Richard’s regiment). David Hackett Fischer, author of Washington’s Crossing (Oxford University Press, 2004), cites a similar count by Washington aide Tench Tilghman and contends that the bulk of the evidence supports a finding that two privates were killed in action and another four or five died of illness or exposure. If these other sources are correct, then David Baker’s choice of the word “killed” to describe his brother’s death (as opposed to a more passive word such as “died”) would suggest that Richard was one of those killed in action.1 |
Citations
- [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.
James Baker
M, b. 18 Feb 1755
| Father | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
James Baker|b. 18 Feb 1755|p1.htm#i887|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Relationship | Son of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 18 Feb 1755 | James Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, was born on 18 Feb 1755 at Culpeper County, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.
John Baker
M, b. 4 May 1758
| Father | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
John Baker|b. 4 May 1758|p1.htm#i888|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Relationship | Son of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 4 May 1758 | John Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, was born on 4 May 1758 at Culpeper County, VA.1 |
| Marriage | 24 Jun 1787 | John Baker married Urcilla White on 24 Jun 1787 at Burke County, NC. Urcilla may well have been a cousin or niece of John's cousin William White (cousin by marriage to Sophia Davenport, daughter of Thomas Davenport).1 |
Citations
- [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.
Charles R. Baker
M, b. 2 Feb 1762, d. 26 Apr 1850
| Father | Thomas Baker b. 8 Jan 1711, d. 10 Jan 1777 | |
| Mother | Dorothy Davenport b. 2 Nov 1716, d. c 1790 | |
Charles R. Baker|b. 2 Feb 1762\nd. 26 Apr 1850|p1.htm#i889|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847|William Baker|b. 1675|p1.htm#i848|Mary (Corbie? Jacoby?) Baker|b. c 1690|p1.htm#i849|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|Dorothy [Glover?] Davenport|b. c 1685|p2.htm#i1238| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker |
| Relationship | Son of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 2 Feb 1762 | Charles R. Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, was born on 2 Feb 1762 at Culpeper County, VA.1 |
| Marriage | c 1789 | Charles R. Baker married Ann Blair? c 1789 at prob Burke County, NC.2 |
| Marriage | c 1795 | Charles R. Baker married Mary Clarke or Goodwin? c 1795. |
| Death | 26 Apr 1850 | Charles R. Baker died on 26 Apr 1850 at Cass County, GA, at age 88.3 |
Family 1 | Ann Blair? d. bef 1794 | |
| Children | ||
Family 2 | Mary Clarke or Goodwin? d. bef 1840 | |
| Children | ||
Davis Davenport
M, b. c 1660, d. bef 1735
| Note | bef 1660 | According to John Scott Davenport of the Pamunkey Davenports website: 'The major problem relative to identification of Pamunkey Davenport ancestry before Davis Davenport today lies in the family having emerged from a Seventeenth Century record limbo of an Indian reservation into a Twentieth Century Virginia records void. The [... early] records of New Kent, King & Queen, King William, Caroline, and Hanover counties, crucial to Pamunkey Davenport identification, have largely been destroyed by courthouse fires of one sort or another. ... Yet we know, by Virginia Patent records, that there was a Davenport presence (female) in the Pamunkey Neck as early as 1650, ... that as soon as the Neck ceased to be Indian in 1701 and King William County was created, there was a Davenport Path of some antiquity noted in several surveys, and that Davis and his son Martin were listed as small acreage freeholders (land owners) there in 1704. ... [T]he evidence is that Davis Davenport and his son Martin, whose presence in the Neck are proven, were of the pioneer yeomanry, who achieved by their own labor, and not of the Cavalier, great planter aristocracy who had indentured servants and slaves to do their work.1' |
| Birth | c 1660 | Davis Davenport was born c 1660. According to John Scott Davenport's Pamunkey Davenport Chronicles (see website: '[T]he two Davenports appearing by Time and Place in Virginia records most likely to have been Davis' immigrant parent were apparently single women, namely Hannah, transportee of 1650, or Anne, transportee of 1658. ... As uncomfortable as the thought might be -- although the America of the Twenty-First Century is more amenable in its judgmental morality to accepting such a possibility -- the Pamunkey Davenports may descend from a female immigrant ancestor, whose son became the patriarch of a family bearing the Davenport surname although his father may have had the surname of Davis. ... The possibility that Davis Davenport was the bastard child of either Hannah Davenport or Anne Davenport, given the lack of a male parental candidate, is real. If Martin was age 21 in 1704 (his appearance on a Quit Rent List was prima facie evidence that he was an adult), he was born 1683 or before. If Davis is accorded the same minimum of 21 years of age (25 years is accepted in formal genealogical estimates) before fathering Martin, then Davis himself was born c1662 or before. This scenario would fit Anne of 1758 comfortably. Assume older ages for both Davis and Martin, and the scenario would fit Hannah comfortably. The problem with both of the most viable male candidates for the honor of having been Davis' father is that each appears in the records uncomfortably late for either of the Davis-Martin age scenarios of John Davenport in 1668, Richard in 1677. Labored rationalization is required to force a fit for either. ...[T]he practice of giving bastard sons their fathers' surnames as given names also existed -- particularly where the father acknowledged the child. Hence, Davis Davenport, if born out of wedlock, may well have had a Davis father (there were a number of Davis possibilities early in or near the Neck in proximity to Hannah and Anne). ... We would note that Graves Family descendants claim Anne Davenport, born c1696, and who married Thomas Graves, as their matriarch, and believe and claim that Anne was a daughter of Davis Davenport. (Thomas Graves and his wife Anne play major roles in the Pamunkey Davenport chronology that follows.). Then too, Anne Davenport, transportee of 1758, was associated with land no more than four miles from where Davis Davenport first appeared in Virginia records thirty-eight years later (1696). The Bar Sinister scenario is speculative, but must be advanced as one hypothesis of Pamunkey Davenport origin.1' |
| Marriage | bef 1682 | He married wife of Davis Davenport bef 1682 at VA. Most likely at Pamunkey Neck in King William County. |
| Note | 29 May 1696 | According to 'The Pamunkey Davenport Chronicles,' 'James Taylor, surveyor of King & Queen County, made a survey of 939 acres for Major John Waller and an adjoining 100 acres for Thomas Baker, which identified Davis Davenport’s Plantation and Landing on the Mattaponi River.' Note that this Thomas Baker is not the same Thomas Baker who fathered David Baker but the possibility of some connection is very strong.1 |
| Note | c 30 Mar 1704 | Davis Davenport was listed on the 1704 Quit Rent Rolls for King William County VA, assessed for 200 acres.1 |
| Death | bef 1735 | Davis Davenport died bef 1735 at VA. The exact date of Davis Davenport's death is unknown. The last known reference to him was in a will by his son Martin in 1735. |
Family | wife of Davis Davenport | |
| Child | ||
Citations
- [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.
William Wiseman
M, b. 2 Feb 1736, d. bef Mar 1823
| Birth | 2 Feb 1736 | William Wiseman was born on 2 Feb 1736 at St. James' Clerkenwell Parish, London, England. According to the English Heritage website (here), the area of William Wiseman's birth was: 'the historic centre of the old parish of St James, including the districts around Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell Close and St John's Square. 'Clerkenwell's origins lie in the Middle Ages. The name derives from a well (still visible on Farringdon Lane) where mystery plays were performed by the London parish clerks. Clerkenwell's position on the outskirts of the City, and its natural supply of fresh water, also made it a convenient location for two great monastic houses founded in the mid-12th century: the Nunnery of St Mary, and the Priory of the Order of St John. With the exception of two notable monuments - St John's Church and St John's Gate - little monastic fabric survives, but both foundations have left their mark on the present street-pattern. 'After the Dissolution, Clerkenwell evolved into a fashionable suburb, with many aristocratic residents, but by the 18th century most of the old fabric had been rebuilt and the area colonized by merchants and tradesmen. Some good Georgian houses in Britton Street and St John's Square survive from this period. Clerkenwell also became an important centre for civic administration and justice, home to the County of Middlesex's Sessions House and two large county prisons.1' |
| Emigration | c 1750 | He emigrated c 1750. According to Wiseman descendant and researcher Thomas C. Chapman, William Wiseman came to America as a young teenager in the 1750's. There is a family story -- undocumented in any way -- that he came to America as a stowaway and was sold as an indentured servant to pay for his passage. After working for a cabinetmaker he earned his freedom. There is some support for the notion that he was a cabinetmaker. In the 1956 book 'The Story of Caldwell County NC - Here Will I Dwell,' Nancy Alexander wrote that he was 'one of the earliest and most skilled cabinet makers of this county. William made the legs of his furniture with a claw, clutching a ball that would roll.2' |
| Marriage | c 1761 | He married Mary Davenport, daughter of Thomas Davenport and Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport, c 1761.3,4 |
| 1790 Census | 1790 | William Wiseman was listed as head of a household on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC. Based on age and gender, his household could have included his wife Mary Davenport and his daughters Dorothy and Susannah. Another boy under the age of 16 was enumerated with the family; his identity is unknown. Enumerated on the same census page in the 10th Company were Thomas Wiseman (directly beneath his father) and Martin Davenport.5 |
| Marriage | bef 1799 | William Wiseman married an unknown person bef 1799 at prob Burke County, NC.6 |
| 1810 Census | 1810 | He was listed as head of a household on the 1810 Census of Morganton, Burke County, NC. Based on age and gender, his household could have included.7 |
| Death | bef Mar 1823 | He died bef Mar 1823 at NC. According to Wiseman descendant and researcher Thomas C. Chapman, William Wiseman is buried near his home at Sunny Brook Farm on the Toe River, near the present Mitchell-Avery (N.C.) county line. Although his gravestone gives his date of death as 1830, he probably passed away in the winter of 1822-1823. His widow, his second wife Lydia, filed estate papers for his estate in March 1823 in Morganton.8 |
Family | Mary Davenport b. 17 Jun 1741, d. 17 Jun 1796 | |
| Children | ||
Citations
- [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, family ledger set out at page 4.
- [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, p 15.
- [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.
- [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports.
- [S40] 1790 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M637_7, Page: 102.
- [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, p. 23.
- [S42] 1810 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M252_39; Page: 322.
- [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, p. 29.
Mary Davenport
F, b. 17 Jun 1741, d. 17 Jun 1796
| Father | Thomas Davenport b. c 1711, d. 10 Nov 1809 | |
| Mother | Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport b. c 1712 | |
Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p1.htm#i892|Thomas Davenport|b. c 1711\nd. 10 Nov 1809|p1.htm#i893|Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport|b. c 1712|p2.htm#i1210|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|First w. o. M. Davenport||p3.htm#i1756||||||| | ||
| Birth | 17 Jun 1741 | Mary Davenport, daughter of Thomas Davenport and Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport, was born on 17 Jun 1741 at Hanover County, VA.1 |
| Marriage | c 1761 | Mary Davenport married William Wiseman c 1761.1,2 |
| Married Name | c 1761 | As of c 1761, her married name was Mary Wiseman.1 |
| 1790 Census | 1790 | Based on age and gender, Mary Davenport was probably included, as a free white female, in the household of her husband, William Wiseman, on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC.3 |
| Death | 17 Jun 1796 | Mary Davenport died on 17 Jun 1796 at Burke County, NC, at age 55.4,1 |
Family | William Wiseman b. 2 Feb 1736, d. bef Mar 1823 | |
| Children | ||
Thomas Davenport
M, b. c 1711, d. 10 Nov 1809
| Father | Martin Davenport Sr. b. c 1682, d. bef 2 Oct 1735 | |
| Mother | First wife of Martin Davenport | |
Thomas Davenport|b. c 1711\nd. 10 Nov 1809|p1.htm#i893|Martin Davenport Sr.|b. c 1682\nd. bef 2 Oct 1735|p1.htm#i876|First wife of Martin Davenport||p3.htm#i1756|Davis Davenport|b. c 1660\nd. bef 1735|p1.htm#i890|wife o. D. Davenport||p2.htm#i1211||||||| | ||
| Birth | c 1711 | Thomas Davenport, son of Martin Davenport Sr. and First wife of Martin Davenport, was born c 1711 at VA. most likely in King William County.1,2 |
| Marriage | c 1732 | Thomas Davenport married Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport c 1732 at prob Hanover County, VA.2,1 |
| Death | 10 Nov 1809 | Thomas Davenport died on 10 Nov 1809 at Burke County, NC. Note that what was that part of Burke County in 1809 is now Caldwell County. The Wiseman-Davenport book puts the date of death as Dec. 10, 1809 and quotes the following obituary from The Star of Raleigh, Thursday March 10, 1810: "Died on the 10th. of December, 1809 at the home of Martin Davenport, Burke County, Mr. Thomas Davenport, in the 98th. year of his age. Mr. Davenport was remarkable for a cheerful disposition and for benevolence of heart; it is said he never was involved in a law suit but once and then by being security for a debt. He was sued and compelled to pay the money. In the latter part of his life he appeared to enjoy the comforts of religion in a high degree. He raised six daughters and one son. His eldest daughter, Sophia, the wife of William White, Esq. of Mulberyy in the County of Burke, hath at this time upward of 100 of her posterity and it has been ascertained that from Thomas Davenport, counting him as first, there are more than 40 of his posterity now living in the fifth generation. Thomas Davenport's five youngest children each raised large families, and it is computed that the posterity of those now living amounts to more than 300."1,3 |
Family | Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport b. c 1712 | |
| Children | ||
William Buchanan
M, b. 23 Aug 1765, d. aft 1850
| Father | Arthur Buchanan b. 24 Jan 1742/43, d. 3 Jun 1826 | |
| Mother | Mary Boswell b. 26 Jan 1738, d. 7 Oct 1825 | |
William Buchanan|b. 23 Aug 1765\nd. aft 1850|p1.htm#i894|Arthur Buchanan|b. 24 Jan 1742/43\nd. 3 Jun 1826|p2.htm#i1117|Mary Boswell|b. 26 Jan 1738\nd. 7 Oct 1825|p2.htm#i1118||||||||||||| | ||
| Note | See the note at the entry for James Buchanan as to the general status of documentation on the link between the Charles County MD Buchanans and the North Carolina Buchanans. | |
| Birth | 23 Aug 1765 | William Buchanan, son of Arthur Buchanan and Mary Boswell, was born on 23 Aug 1765 at MD. The place of birth was taken from 1850 Yancey County NC census.1 |
| Marr Bond | 8 Apr 1793 | A marriage bond for William Buchanan and Elizabeth Jones was issued on 8 Apr 1793 at Rutherford County, NC. The bondsman was John Irvine; the bond was witnessed by R.D. Lewis.2 |
| Marriage | 16 Apr 1793 | William Buchanan married Elizabeth Jones, daughter of John Jones and Elizabeth Pettypool, on 16 Apr 1793 at Rutherford County, NC.3 |
| 1800 Census | 1800 | William Buchanan was listed as head of a household on the 1800 census of Morgan, Rutherford County, NC. He was shown as age 26-44. Based on age and gender, his household could have included his wife Elizabeth Jones, his daughters Elizabeth (females under age 10).4 |
| Note | 29 Mar 1808 | William Buchanan sold an estimated nine acres of land to Daniel Rinehart (Deed Book 25, pp36-37, recorded 12 May 1809). Together with the land William sold to Daniel Rinehart in 1807 and Arthur sold to him in 1808, this may mark the end of the Buchanan residence in Rutherford County and the beginning of their residence in nearby Burke County. |
| 1810 Census | 1810 | William Buchanan was listed as head of a household on the 1810 Census of Morganton, Burke County, NC. Based on age and gender, his household could have included his wife Elizabeth Jones, his daughters Elizabeth (females age 10-15). The family was enumerated on the same census page as the families of William Wiseman Jr., Arthur Buchanan Sr. and Jr., John Gouge, David Baker and Thomas Baker.5 |
| 1820 Census | 1820 | William Buchanan was listed as head of a household on the 1820 Census of Burke County, NC. Based on age and gender, his household could have included his wife Elizabeth Jones. John was likely double-counted as age 16-18 and age 16-26.6 |
| 1830 Census | 1830 | William Buchanan was listed as head of a household on the 1830 Census of Burke County, NC. The family name was shown as Buckhannan. Based on age and gender, his household could have included his wife Elizabeth Jones Buchanan.7 |
| 1840 Census | 1840 | William Buchanan was listed as head of a household on the 1840 census of Yancey County, NC. Based on age and gender, his household could have included his wife Elizabeth Jones Buchanan. Also enumerated was one young girl, age 5-10, who has not been identified.8 |
| 1850 Census | 26 Aug 1850 | William Buchanan and Elizabeth Jones Buchanan appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 26 Aug 1850. William was shown as an 85-year-old farmer, born MD. Elizabeth was shown as age 79, born VA. Both Sally, shown as Sarah, 39, and Patsy, shown as Martha, 37, were shown as born NC.9 |
| Death | aft 1850 | William Buchanan died aft 1850 at prob Yancey County, NC. |
Family | Elizabeth Jones b. 14 Nov 1774, d. 21 May 1861 | |
| Child | ||
Citations
- [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC.
- [S89] North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, online Ancestry.com, Record No. 01 035, Bond No. 000132643.
- [S59] Pettypool-Baumbach website, online http://www.mindspring.com/~baumbach/ppoole/
- [S41] 1800 United States Federal Census, Rutherford County NC, Roll: M32_33; Page: 99.
- [S42] 1810 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M252_39; Page: 322.
- [S43] 1820 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M33_83; Page: 55.
- [S44] 1830 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M19-118; Page: 199.
- [S45] 1840 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M704-374; Page: 256.
- [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 413, H432/F457.
Elizabeth Jones
F, b. 14 Nov 1774, d. 21 May 1861
| Father | John Jones b. 19 Feb 1750, d. 30 May 1821 | |
| Mother | Elizabeth Pettypool b. 1750, d. 2 Sep 1818 | |
Elizabeth Jones|b. 14 Nov 1774\nd. 21 May 1861|p1.htm#i895|John Jones|b. 19 Feb 1750\nd. 30 May 1821|p2.htm#i1126|Elizabeth Pettypool|b. 1750\nd. 2 Sep 1818|p2.htm#i1127||||||||||||| | ||
| Birth | 14 Nov 1774 | Elizabeth Jones, daughter of John Jones and Elizabeth Pettypool, was born on 14 Nov 1774 at Mecklenburg County, VA. See also "Descendants of James Buchanan," linked to Mitchell County Rootsweb site.1,2
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| Marr Bond | 8 Apr 1793 | A marriage bond for Elizabeth Jones and William Buchanan was issued on 8 Apr 1793 at Rutherford County, NC. The bondsman was John Irvine; the bond was witnessed by R.D. Lewis.3 |
| Married Name | 16 Apr 1793 | As of 16 Apr 1793, her married name was Elizabeth Jones Buchanan. |
| Marriage | 16 Apr 1793 | Elizabeth Jones married William Buchanan, son of Arthur Buchanan and Mary Boswell, on 16 Apr 1793 at Rutherford County, NC.1 |
| 1800 Census | 1800 | Elizabeth Jones was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, William Buchanan, on the 1800 Census of Morgan, Rutherford County, NC. She was shown as age 26-44.4 |
| 1810 Census | 1810 | Elizabeth Jones was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, William Buchanan, on the 1810 Census of Morganton, Burke County, NC.5 |
| 1820 Census | 1820 | Elizabeth Jones was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, William Buchanan, on the 1820 Census of Burke County, NC.6 |
| 1830 Census | 1830 | Elizabeth Jones Buchanan was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, William Buchanan, on the 1830 Census of Burke County, NC.7 |
| 1840 Census | 1840 | Elizabeth Jones Buchanan was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, William Buchanan, on the 1840 Census of Yancey County, NC.8 |
| 1850 Census | 26 Aug 1850 | Elizabeth Jones Buchanan and William Buchanan appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 26 Aug 1850. William was shown as an 85-year-old farmer, born MD. Elizabeth was shown as age 79, born VA. Both Sally, shown as Sarah, 39, and Patsy, shown as Martha, 37, were shown as born NC.9 |
| 1860 Census | 26 Jun 1860 | Elizabeth Jones Buchanan appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bakersville, Yancey County, NC, enumerated 26 Jun 1860. She was shown as age 84, born NC. Enumerated next door in household 329 was her son George.10 |
| Death | 21 May 1861 | She died on 21 May 1861 at Mitchell County, NC, at age 86.1 |
Family | William Buchanan b. 23 Aug 1765, d. aft 1850 | |
| Child | ||
Citations
- [S59] Pettypool-Baumbach website, online http://www.mindspring.com/~baumbach/ppoole/
- [S76] Bible Record, David Stamey transcription, Buchanan Family Bible.
- [S89] North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, online Ancestry.com, Record No. 01 035, Bond No. 000132643.
- [S41] 1800 United States Federal Census, Rutherford County NC, Roll: M32_33; Page: 99.
- [S42] 1810 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M252_39; Page: 322.
- [S43] 1820 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M33_83; Page: 55.
- [S44] 1830 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M19-118; Page: 199.
- [S45] 1840 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M704-374; Page: 256.
- [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 413, H432/F457.
- [S27] 1860 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M653_919; Page: 394, H330/F330.
Mary Webb
F, b. 18 Dec 1762, d. 16 May 1793
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker Children of David Baker |
| Birth | 18 Dec 1762 | Mary Webb was born on 18 Dec 1762. |
| Married Name | 1779 | As of 1779, her married name was Mary Webb Baker. |
| Marriage | 1779 | She married David Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, in 1779 at Burke County, NC. |
| 1790 Census | 1790 | Based on age and gender, Mary Webb Baker was probably included, as a free white female, in the household of her husband, David Baker, on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC.1 |
| Death | 16 May 1793 | Mary Webb died on 16 May 1793 at age 30. The family story is that Mary and "several" of her children died of milk poisoning. However, of her six known children, all were still alive and expressly mentioned at the time their father David executed a will in 1838.2 |
| Burial | aft 16 May 1793 | She was buried aft 16 May 1793 at Old Bakersville Cemetery, Bakersville, Burke County, NC. Mary is buried next to David.2 |
Family | David Baker b. 3 Jun 1749, d. 15 Sep 1838 | |
| Children | ||
Elizabeth Baker
F, b. 20 Apr 1780
| Father | David Baker b. 3 Jun 1749, d. 15 Sep 1838 | |
| Mother | Mary Webb b. 18 Dec 1762, d. 16 May 1793 | |
Elizabeth Baker|b. 20 Apr 1780|p1.htm#i918|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p1.htm#i844|Mary Webb|b. 18 Dec 1762\nd. 16 May 1793|p1.htm#i917|Thomas Baker|b. 8 Jan 1711\nd. 10 Jan 1777|p1.htm#i846|Dorothy Davenport|b. 2 Nov 1716\nd. c 1790|p1.htm#i847||||||| | ||
| Charts | Descendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker Children of David Baker |
| Relationship | Granddaughter of Thomas Baker. |
| Birth | 20 Apr 1780 | Elizabeth Baker, daughter of David Baker and Mary Webb, was born on 20 Apr 1780 at Burke County, NC.1 |
| Nickname | Elizabeth Baker had the nickname of Tough. | |
| 1790 Census | 1790 | Based on age and gender, Elizabeth Baker was probably included, as a free white female, in the household of her father, David Baker, on the 1790 Census of Burke County, NC.2 |
| 1800 Census | 1800 | Based on age and gender, Elizabeth Baker was probably included as a free white female, age 16-25, in the household of her father, David Baker, on the 1800 Census of Burke County, NC.3 |
| Married Name | bef 1831 | As of bef 1831, her married name was Elizabeth Baker Bailey. |
| Marriage | bef 1831 | Elizabeth Baker married William Bailey bef 1831 at Burke County, NC.4 |