David D. Buchanan

M, b. circa 1842

FatherArthur J. Buchanan b. c 1810
MotherClarissa Claudia Baker b. 18 Mar 1808
David D. Buchanan|b. c 1842|p15.htm#i2089|Arthur J. Buchanan|b. c 1810|p14.htm#i2085|Clarissa Claudia Baker|b. 18 Mar 1808|p2.htm#i2040|Joseph Buchanan|b. c 1767|p15.htm#i2084|Sarah Jones|b. 1 May 1772|p28.htm#i1371|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p12.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p36.htm#i1062|

ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
Relationship2nd great-grandson of Thomas Baker.

Birthc 1842 David D. Buchanan, son of Arthur J. Buchanan and Clarissa Claudia Baker, was born c 1842 at NC.1 
1850 Census30 Aug 1850 David D. Buchanan appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 30 Aug 1850, in the household of his parents, Arthur J. Buchanan. He was shown as age 8, born NC, having attended school within the prior year.1 

Citations

  1. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 416; H474/F495.

Elizabeth Buchanan

F, b. 6 March 1797, d. 21 July 1854

FatherWilliam Buchanan b. 23 Aug 1765, d. aft 1850
MotherElizabeth Jones b. 14 Nov 1774, d. 21 May 1861
Elizabeth Buchanan|b. 6 Mar 1797\nd. 21 Jul 1854|p15.htm#i843|William Buchanan|b. 23 Aug 1765\nd. aft 1850|p15.htm#i894|Elizabeth Jones|b. 14 Nov 1774\nd. 21 May 1861|p28.htm#i895|||||||||||||

ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

Birth6 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 Census1800 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 Census1810 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 
Marriagebtw 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 Census1820 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 Census1830 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 Census1840 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 Census7 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. Their daughter Martha Louisa was listed as living with them. 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 
Census1 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 
Death21 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. 
Burialaft 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 

Family

Martin Alexander Baker
Children
  • David Davenport Baker+ b. 29 Jun 1819, d. 30 Aug 1873
  • William Baker+ b. 21 Nov 1820, d. btw Jul 1852 - 1853
  • Josiah Alexander Baker+ b. 5 Apr 1822, d. 27 Apr 1907
  • Susan Baker b. c 1825
  • Charles Baker b. 12 Jul 1828
  • Martha Louisa Baker+ b. 9 May 1832, d. 17 Jan 1913

    • Citations

    1. [S35] Tombstone.
    2. [S76] Bible Record, David Stamey transcription, Buchanan Family Bible.
    3. [S41] 1800 United States Federal Census, Rutherford County NC, Roll: M32_33; Page: 99.
    4. [S42] 1810 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M252_39; Page: 322.
    5. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Pulaski County KY.
    6. [S48] Elma W. Baker, Rugged Trail.
    7. [S41] 1800 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M32-29; Page: 730; Rutherford County NC, Roll: M32_33; Page: 99.
    8. [S43] 1820 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC.
    9. [S44] 1830 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M19_83; Page: 55.
    10. [S45] 1840 United States Federal Census, Cherokee County NC, Roll: 357; Page: 239.
    11. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Pulaski County KY, Roll: M432_217; Page: 82, H528/F528.
    12. [S9] Estimate derived from various United States Federal Census reports.
    13. [S35] Tombstone, Baker Cemetery, Parker County TX.

    Joseph Buchanan

    M, b. circa 1767

    Birthc 1767 Joseph Buchanan was born c 1767. 
    Marriage22 Feb 1792 He married Sarah Jones on 22 Feb 1792 at Rutherford County, NC. The bondsman was James Buchanan, surely a relative.1 
    1850 Census30 Aug 1850 Joseph Buchanan appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 30 Aug 1850 in the household of Arthur J. Buchanan, his son and daughter-in-law. He was shown as age 83, born NC.2 

    Family

    		Sarah Jones
    Child
  • Arthur J. Buchanan+ b. c 1810

    • Citations

    1. [S89] North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, online Ancestry.com, Bond #: 000132642; Record #: 01 035.
    2. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 416; H474/F495.

    Joseph M. Buchanan

    M, b. circa 1844

    FatherArthur J. Buchanan b. c 1810
    MotherClarissa Claudia Baker b. 18 Mar 1808
    Joseph M. Buchanan|b. c 1844|p15.htm#i2090|Arthur J. Buchanan|b. c 1810|p14.htm#i2085|Clarissa Claudia Baker|b. 18 Mar 1808|p2.htm#i2040|Joseph Buchanan|b. c 1767|p15.htm#i2084|Sarah Jones|b. 1 May 1772|p28.htm#i1371|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p12.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p36.htm#i1062|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship2nd great-grandson of Thomas Baker.

    Birthc 1844 Joseph M. Buchanan, son of Arthur J. Buchanan and Clarissa Claudia Baker, was born c 1844 at NC.1 
    1850 Census30 Aug 1850 Joseph M. Buchanan appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 30 Aug 1850, in the household of his parents, Arthur J. Buchanan. He was shown as age 6, born NC.1 

    Citations

    1. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 416; H474/F495.

    Nancy E. Buchanan

    F, b. circa 1841

    FatherArthur J. Buchanan b. c 1810
    MotherClarissa Claudia Baker b. 18 Mar 1808
    Nancy E. Buchanan|b. c 1841|p15.htm#i2088|Arthur J. Buchanan|b. c 1810|p14.htm#i2085|Clarissa Claudia Baker|b. 18 Mar 1808|p2.htm#i2040|Joseph Buchanan|b. c 1767|p15.htm#i2084|Sarah Jones|b. 1 May 1772|p28.htm#i1371|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p12.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p36.htm#i1062|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birthc 1841 Nancy E. Buchanan, daughter of Arthur J. Buchanan and Clarissa Claudia Baker, was born c 1841 at NC.1 
    1850 Census30 Aug 1850 Nancy E. Buchanan appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 30 Aug 1850, in the household of her parents, Arthur J. Buchanan. She was shown as age 9, born NC, having attended school within the prior year.1 

    Citations

    1. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 416; H474/F495.

    Sarah A. Buchanan

    F, b. circa 1839

    FatherArthur J. Buchanan b. c 1810
    MotherClarissa Claudia Baker b. 18 Mar 1808
    Sarah A. Buchanan|b. c 1839|p15.htm#i2087|Arthur J. Buchanan|b. c 1810|p14.htm#i2085|Clarissa Claudia Baker|b. 18 Mar 1808|p2.htm#i2040|Joseph Buchanan|b. c 1767|p15.htm#i2084|Sarah Jones|b. 1 May 1772|p28.htm#i1371|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p12.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p36.htm#i1062|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birthc 1839 Sarah A. Buchanan, daughter of Arthur J. Buchanan and Clarissa Claudia Baker, was born c 1839 at NC.1 
    1850 Census30 Aug 1850 Sarah A. Buchanan appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 30 Aug 1850, in the household of her parents, Arthur J. Buchanan. She was shown as age 11, born NC, having attended school within the prior year.1 

    Citations

    1. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 416; H474/F495.

    Susannah E. Buchanan

    F, b. circa 1838

    FatherArthur J. Buchanan b. c 1810
    MotherClarissa Claudia Baker b. 18 Mar 1808
    Susannah E. Buchanan|b. c 1838|p15.htm#i2086|Arthur J. Buchanan|b. c 1810|p14.htm#i2085|Clarissa Claudia Baker|b. 18 Mar 1808|p2.htm#i2040|Joseph Buchanan|b. c 1767|p15.htm#i2084|Sarah Jones|b. 1 May 1772|p28.htm#i1371|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p12.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p36.htm#i1062|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birthc 1838 Susannah E. Buchanan, daughter of Arthur J. Buchanan and Clarissa Claudia Baker, was born c 1838 at NC.1 
    1850 Census30 Aug 1850 Susannah E. Buchanan appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 30 Aug 1850, in the household of her parents, Arthur J. Buchanan. She was shown as age 12, born NC, having attended school within the prior year.1 

    Citations

    1. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 416; H474/F495.

    Thomas J. Buchanan

    M, b. circa 1848

    FatherArthur J. Buchanan b. c 1810
    MotherClarissa Claudia Baker b. 18 Mar 1808
    Thomas J. Buchanan|b. c 1848|p15.htm#i2091|Arthur J. Buchanan|b. c 1810|p14.htm#i2085|Clarissa Claudia Baker|b. 18 Mar 1808|p2.htm#i2040|Joseph Buchanan|b. c 1767|p15.htm#i2084|Sarah Jones|b. 1 May 1772|p28.htm#i1371|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p12.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p36.htm#i1062|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship2nd great-grandson of Thomas Baker.

    Birthc 1848 Thomas J. Buchanan, son of Arthur J. Buchanan and Clarissa Claudia Baker, was born c 1848 at NC.1 
    1850 Census30 Aug 1850 Thomas J. Buchanan appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 30 Aug 1850, in the household of his parents, Arthur J. Buchanan. He was shown as age 2, born NC.1 

    Citations

    1. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 416; H474/F495.

    William Buchanan

    M, b. 23 August 1765, d. after 1850

    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. 
    Birth23 Aug 1765 William Buchanan was born on 23 Aug 1765 at MD. The place of birth was taken from 1850 Yancey County NC census.1 
    Marr Bond8 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 
    Marriage16 Apr 1793 William Buchanan married Elizabeth Jones on 16 Apr 1793 at Rutherford County, NC.3 
    1800 Census1800 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 
    Note29 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 Census1810 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 Census1820 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 Census1830 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 Census1840 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 Census26 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 
    Deathaft 1850 William Buchanan died aft 1850 at prob Yancey County, NC. 

    Family

    		Elizabeth Jones
    Child
  • Elizabeth Buchanan+ b. 6 Mar 1797, d. 21 Jul 1854

    • Citations

    1. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC.
    2. [S89] North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868, online Ancestry.com, Record No. 01 035, Bond No. 000132643.
    3. [S59] Pettypool-Baumbach website, online http://www.mindspring.com/~baumbach/ppoole/
    4. [S41] 1800 United States Federal Census, Rutherford County NC, Roll: M32_33; Page: 99.
    5. [S42] 1810 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M252_39; Page: 322.
    6. [S43] 1820 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M33_83; Page: 55.
    7. [S44] 1830 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M19-118; Page: 199.
    8. [S45] 1840 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M704-374; Page: 256.
    9. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 413, H432/F457.

    Molly Cantrell1

    F, b. circa 1765

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    Birthc 1765 Molly Cantrell was born c 1765 at SC.2 
    Marriage20 Mar 1786 She married Thomas Baker, son of William Baker and Ann Gambill, on 20 Mar 1786 at Wilkes County, NC.2,3 

    Family

    		Thomas Baker
    Child
  • Adam Jackson Baker+ b. 16 May 1811

    • Citations

    1. This woman's name is often given as Mally or Mallie Cantwell. However, in a lengthy series of documents submitted in support of bounty land and pension benefits arising from her husband's service in the Revolutionary War, she is consistently identified as Molly Cantrell.
    2. [S67] Web site, Rootsweb database by David Litsinger (e-mail address), last updated 25 May 2003.
    3. [S124] Molly Cantrell Baker, Revolutionary War Pension Applications, 45593-160-55.

    Siltha Eliza Chambers

    F, b. circa 1825

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    Birthc 1825 Siltha Eliza Chambers was born c 1825 at NC.1 
    Marriagec 1849 She married Robert Flournoy Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Susannah Wiseman, c 1849 at NC.2,1 
    1850 Census9 Aug 1850 Siltha Chambers Baker and Robert Flournoy Baker appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 9 Aug 1850 Robert was shown as a 30-year-old farmer, born NC; Siltha was shown as age 25, born. Their daughter Susannah S. was listed as living with them. The baby was shown as four months old, born NC.1 

    Family

    		Robert Flournoy Baker
    Child
  • Susannah S. Baker b. c 1850

    • Citations

    1. [S4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 398; H229/F238.
    2. [S48] Elma W. Baker, Rugged Trail.

    Mary Clarke or Goodwin?

    F, d. before 1840

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    Marriagec 1795 Mary Clarke or Goodwin? married Charles R. Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Dorothy Davenport, c 1795. 
    Deathbef 1840 Mary (Clarke? Goodwin?) Baker died bef 1840. 

    Family

    		Charles R. Baker
    Children
  • Jesse Baker b. c 18001
  • Nelly Baker
  • Anna Baker
  • Elizabeth Baker d. bef 18482

    • Citations

    1. [S122] Pearl Foster O'Donnell, Wee Bit o' Scot, p54.
    2. [S122] Pearl Foster O'Donnell, Wee Bit o' Scot, pp53-54.

    Abigail M. Claymore

    F, b. 15 December 1879, d. between 1960 and 1980

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    Birth15 Dec 1879 Abigail M. Claymore was born on 15 Dec 1879 at SD. according to information provided by Donna Sherwood, whose mother-in-law was Abigail's first cousin.1 
    Marriage9 Nov 1914 She married John W. Cottrell, son of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, on 9 Nov 1914 at Mobridge, Walworth County, SD. John listed his status as a widower at the time of the marriage. He was 32, she was 27 and not previously married. Their wedding was performed by C.E. Warner, listed as a minister.2,3 
    1920 Census26 Jan 1920 Abigail Claymore Cottrell and John W. Cottrell appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Trail City, Dewey County, SD, at Jackson Twp., enumerated 26 Jan 1920. John was shown as a 41-year-old liveryman running a livery business, born TX of a father born Scotland and a mother born OK; Abigail was shown as age 40, born SD. Mattie, his daughter from his first marriage, was enumerated with them; she was shown as age 9, born SD. John owned his property free of mortgages; he and Abigail could both read and write.4 
    Census26 Jan 1920 Abigail M. Claymore appeared on the census of 26 Jan 1920 at Jackson Twp., Trail City, Dewey County, SD; Abigail is shown on the 1920 Dewey County SD census as a 40-year-old living with husband John (age 41) and his daughter from his first marriage, Mattie, age 9. Abigail, who could both read and write, is listed as Native American ("In") and was born in South Dakota of South Dakota-born parents.5 
    Census18 Apr 1930 She appeared on the census of 18 Apr 1930 at S.D. State Sanitarium, Custer County, SD; age 48, Indian, patient at state sanitarium (according to Sean Claymore, grand-nephew of Abigail, she contracted TB at an early age). John and Phillip cannot be found in 1930 census.6,7 
    Deathbtw 1960 - 1980 She died btw 1960 - 1980 at SD. According to information provided by Donna Sherwood, whose mother-in-law was Abigail's first cousin, Abigail died Sep 15, 1980. Sean Claymore, grandson of Abigail's brother William S. Claymore puts the date of death much earlier, probably in the 1960s. 

    Citations

    1. [S9] Estimate derived from various United States Federal Census reports.
    2. [S24] Obituary, John Cottrell, Mobridge SD Tribune, April 1951.
    3. [S36] Marriage License/Certificate, Certificate 4-44450, South Dakota.
    4. [S8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Dewey County SD, Roll: T625_1719; Page: 2B; SD: 3, ED: 43; H38/F38.
    5. [S8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Dewey County SD.
    6. [S39] 1930 United States Federal Census, Custer County SD.
    7. [S66] E-Mail Message, Sean Claymore, 1/27/2005, grand-nephew of Abigail (grandson of William S. Claymore, Abigail's uncle).

    Aletha Cochran

    F, b. July 1844

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    BirthJul 1844 Aletha Cochran was born in Jul 1844 at NC. 
    Marriage31 Aug 1867 She married Thomas Baker, son of Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes, on 31 Aug 1867 at NC. 
    1870 Census26 Jul 1870 Aletha Cochran Baker and Thomas Baker appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bent Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 26 Jul 1870. Thomas was shown as a 24-year-old farmer, born NC; Aletha was shown as age 24, born NC. Their son Moses Kelsey was listed as living with them. He was shown as age 2, born NC.1 
    1880 Census12 Jun 1880 Aletha Cochran Baker and Thomas Baker appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 12 Jun 1880. Thomas is shown as T.L., a 36-year-old farmer born NC; Aletha is shown as L.M., age 37, born NC. Their children Moses Kelsey, David E., Walter I. and H. Idiema were listed as living with them. All four children -- shown by initials -- M[oses] K[elsey], 12; D[avid] E., 8; W[alter] I., 6; and H.I[diema], 1 -- were shown as born NC.2 

    Family

    		Thomas Baker
    Children
  • Moses Kelsey Baker b. c 1868
  • David E. Baker b. c 1872
  • Walter I. Baker b. c 1874
  • H. Idiema Baker b. Sep 1879

    • Citations

    1. [S1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M593_1125; Page: 14, H97/F97.
    2. [S5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 15; SD: 4; ED: 26, H136/F141.

    Thomas Cole

    M

    Marriagebef 1815 Thomas Cole married Hannah Davenport, daughter of Martin Davenport and Hannah [Baker?] Davenport, bef 1815.1,2 

    Citations

    1. [S52] Vineyard and Wiseman, Wiseman and Davenports, page 41.
    2. [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.

    William Cole

    M

    Marriageaft 1762 William Cole married Rachel Davenport, daughter of Thomas Davenport and Dorothy [--M?--] Davenport, aft 1762 at prob Culpeper County, VA.1 

    Citations

    1. [S49] Davenport, Pamunkey Davenports.

    Dora Cook1

    F, b. 28 October 1866, d. 25 June 1938

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker

    Birth28 Oct 1866 Dora Cook was born on 28 Oct 1866 at GA.1 
    Marriage7 Apr 1889 She married Joseph Martin Davenport, son of Martin W. Davenport and Mary Ann (Polly) Hughes, on 7 Apr 1889 at Thompson, Pike County, AR.1 
    Death25 Jun 1938 Dora Cook Davenport died on 25 Jun 1938 at Baker City, Baker County, OR, at age 71.1 

    Family

    		Joseph Martin Davenport
    Child
  • Mona V. Davenport+ b. 20 Sep 1896, d. 5 Nov 19811

    • Citations

    1. [S66] E-Mail Message, Clarice Moore Baker (e-mail address), 7 August 2007, to Pamunkey Baker webmaster.

    Addie Lee Cottrell

    F, b. 31 March 1881, d. 6 May 1974

    FatherMartin Gilbert Cottrell b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 26 Mar 1946
    MotherMartha H. "Mattie" Johnson b. 15 May 1857, d. 3 Jul 1912
    Addie Lee Cottrell|b. 31 Mar 1881\nd. 6 May 1974|p15.htm#i121|Martin Gilbert Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p16.htm#i27|Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson|b. 15 May 1857\nd. 3 Jul 1912|p28.htm#i28|George W. Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha L. Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|Matthew Johnson|b. c 1813\nd. btw 1860 - 1870|p28.htm#i511|Mary "Polly" Fore|b. c 1818|p25.htm#i564|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birth31 Mar 1881 Addie Lee Cottrell, daughter of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, was born on 31 Mar 1881 at Bluegrove, Clay County, TX.1,2 
    Marriage23 Dec 1897 Addie Lee Cottrell married Charley Emmett Harris on 23 Dec 1897 at Wichita County, TX. Addie was underage to marry in Texas -- she was only 16 -- and had to have her mother's permission. The marriage license was issued Dec. 22, 1897 and the marriage performed on Dec. 23, 1897, by County Judge J. W. Barwise.3,4 
    1910 Census24 May 1910 Addie Cottrell Harris and Charley Emmett Harris appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wichita County, TX, at Justice Precinct 2, enumerated 24 May 1910. Emmett was shown as a 35-year-old general farmer, born TX; Addie (shown as Eddie) was age 28, born TX. The census indicates that she was the mother of six, three surviving (only three children have ever been identified as born to this marriage). All three children -- Bill (called Willie), age 8; Pete (called Sammy), age 6; and Lucille, age 3 -- were shown as born TX. Bill and Pete had attended school within the prior year.5 
    1920 Census6 Feb 1920 Addie Cottrell Harris and Charley Emmett Harris appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, enumerated 6 Feb 1920. "Emmitt C." was shown as a 44-year-old teamster in general hauling, born TX; Addie was shown as 37, born TX. The children -- listed as "Willie", age 20, a salesman in a retail auto shop; Sam, age 18, a laborer in an express office, and Lucille, 13, a schoolgirl -- were all shown as born TX. Also enumerated with the family were two lodgers, Mallory Edwards, an 18-year-old laborer in an express office (possibly a co-worker of Pete's), and Sam Canter, 35, a teamster for a general hauling firm (possibly a co-worker of Emmett's).6 
    1930 Census12 Apr 1930 Addie Cottrell Harris and Charley Emmett Harris appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, enumerated 12 Apr 1930. Emmett was shown as Charles E., age 55, a teamster in the general hauling business, born TX; Addie was age 48, married 32 years, born TX. Pete, shown as Sam W., was a 27-year-old chauffeur to a private family. The Harris family owned their own home, valued at $600, and owned a radio.7 
    Death6 May 1974 Addie Cottrell Harris died on 6 May 1974 at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, at age 93.8,9 
    Burial She was buried at Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX.10 

    Citations

    1. [S2] Interview, Opal Robertson Cottrell, 1980s.
    2. [S24] Obituary, Addie Lee Cottrell Harris, Wichita Falls TX Times [clipping undated].
    3. [S33] Texas, 1850-1900 Marriage Index, online http://www.ancestry.com
    4. [S36] Marriage License/Certificate, Wichita County TX, issued Dec 22 1897.
    5. [S7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX; Roll: T624_1597; Page: 19A; SD: 13, ED: 228; H29/F30.
    6. [S8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T625_1859; Page: 15A; SD: 13, ED: 131; H263/F330.
    7. [S39] 1930 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T626-2410; Page: 13A; SD: 3, ED: 243-46; H301/F310.
    8. [S26] Social Security Death Index, http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/
    9. [S35] Tombstone.
    10. [S92] Tombstone, Addie C. Harris, Highland Cemetery, Iowa Park TX, photographed 2003 by JG Russell (private collection).

    Bonnie Mae Cottrell

    F, b. circa 1914, d. 20 April 1937

    FatherGeorge W. Cottrell (Jr.?) b. c 1868, d. aft 1935
    MotherBirtie Jane Moss b. 5 Feb 1881, d. 30 Dec 1932
    Bonnie Mae Cottrell|b. c 1914\nd. 20 Apr 1937|p15.htm#i1610|George W. Cottrell (Jr.?)|b. c 1868\nd. aft 1935|p16.htm#i313|Birtie Jane Moss|b. 5 Feb 1881\nd. 30 Dec 1932|p32.htm#i1084|George W. Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha L. Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|||||||

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship3rd great-granddaughter of Thomas Baker.

    Birthc 1914 Bonnie Mae Cottrell, daughter of George W. Cottrell (Jr.?) and Birtie Jane Moss, was born c 1914 at TX.1 
    Census14 Apr 1930 Bonnie Mae Cottrell appeared on the census of 14 Apr 1930 at Dill Township, Kiowa County, OK; Shown as 16, born TX, living with parents G.W., age 63, age at first marriage 42, born TX of parents both born TX, working as a farm laborer on a rented farm, and Birdie, age 50, age at first marriage 25, born TN of parents both born TN. Also living with them was Bonnie's sister (Luda) Pearl, age 20, born TX, and Pearl's husband Elise (Ellis) Jackson, age 25, born TX of a father born AL and mother born TX, and their three-month-old daughter Eva Mae, born OK.1 
    Death20 Apr 1937 She died on 20 Apr 1937 at Levelland, Hockley County, TX. 

    Citations

    1. [S39] 1930 United States Federal Census, Kiowa County OK.

    Clay Rex Cottrell

    M, b. 20 April 1898, d. 21 September 1970

     

    FatherMartin Gilbert Cottrell b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 26 Mar 1946
    MotherMartha H. "Mattie" Johnson b. 15 May 1857, d. 3 Jul 1912
    Clay Rex Cottrell|b. 20 Apr 1898\nd. 21 Sep 1970|p15.htm#i6|Martin Gilbert Cottrell|b. 30 Sep 1855\nd. 26 Mar 1946|p16.htm#i27|Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson|b. 15 May 1857\nd. 3 Jul 1912|p28.htm#i28|George W. Cottrell|b. 5 Mar 1821\nd. 21 May 1891|p16.htm#i310|Martha L. Baker|b. 9 May 1832\nd. 17 Jan 1913|p8.htm#i311|Matthew Johnson|b. c 1813\nd. btw 1860 - 1870|p28.htm#i511|Mary "Polly" Fore|b. c 1818|p25.htm#i564|

    ChartsDescendants of Thomas and Dorothy Davenport Baker
    Relationship3rd great-grandson of Thomas Baker.

    Birth20 Apr 1898 Clay Rex Cottrell, son of Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson, was born on 20 Apr 1898 at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX.1 
    1900 Census9 Jun 1900 Clay Rex Cottrell appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of at Iowa Park, Wichita County, TX, enumerated 9 Jun 1900, in the household of his parents, Martin Gilbert Cottrell and Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson. He was shown as age 2, born TX April 1898.2 
    1910 Census18 Apr 1910 Clay Rex Cottrell appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Frederick, Tillman County, OK, at Ward 1, enumerated 18 Apr 1910, in the household of his mother Martha H. "Mattie" Johnson. He was shown as age 11, a school boy, born TX.3 
    Marriage19 Oct 1916 Clay Rex Cottrell married Opal E. Robertson, daughter of Jasper Carlton Robertson and Eula L. Baird, on 19 Oct 1916 at Wichita County, TX. The ceremony was performed by a Judge. There is a question as to why they were married in Texas. Her family lived in Oklahoma; he had met her in Oklahoma. No-one from either family was at the wedding. It may be that they couldn't marry in Oklahoma without parental consent (they were both just 18, and there is no question that Eula Baird Robertson would never have consented to the marriage). In any case, when Clay's family discovered he had married, they were most concerned. His daughter Cladyne Cottrell Barrett reports, in an email on September 23, 2002: "It was never said (why they married in Texas), but just maybe they ran away to be married for none of the family was present. Aunt Tedd told the story that when she and Maud heard that they were married, they made the trip to Wichita Falls (they were fearful of who and what he had married) and walked into the apartment where they were living, unannounced and said that there, in bed, asleep, was the most beautiful sweet looking angel that they could imagine and that they left, so happy with their discovery and when they came back, they didn't tell them that they had been there earlier. Clay was the baby of the family and had lived with several of his brothers and sisters after his mother died, (kidney) when he was 12. So, evidentally. they told no one (they were getting married). Little rascals." 
    Milit Svce1918 Clay Rex Cottrell served in the United States Army in 1918. He was called up in the draft of August 1918 from Wichita County, TX.4 
    Residence1919  In 1919, Clay Rex Cottrell lived at 401 South 17th Street, Frederick, Tillman County, OK. The residence was listed in the 1919 Frederick & Tillman County Directory as: "Cottrell, Clay R., foreman, Farmer's Elevator Co., r 401 S. 17th St." 
    1920 Census28 Feb 1920 He and Opal Robertson Cottrell appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Haskell Twp., Tillman County, OK, enumerated 28 Feb 1920. The family name was misspelled as "Cottorell". Clay was a 21-year-old fireman at a cotton gin; Opal was also age 21. Both were born TX, both could read and write and they rented their home. The baby was shown as age three months, born OK.5 
    1930 Census17 Apr 1930 Clay Rex Cottrell and Opal Robertson Cottrell appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Midland, Midland County, TX, enumerated 17 Apr 1930. Clay was shown as a 31-year-old clerk in a garage; Opal was also shown as age 31. Both could read and write and both were born in TX. The family lived in a rented home with a monthly rent of $30 and owned a radio. Billy, 10, born OK, and Cladyne, 8, born TX, were attending school; Monte, 6, Hazel, 4, David, 2, and Donald (a newborn shown on the census as "#Six"), were all born TX.6 
    Note22 Jun 1937  On 22 Jun 1937, Clay applied for a social security card, listing his address as "two miles north west" of Midland, his employer as Adams Motor Co. at 122 S. Lorraine St., Midland, his father as M.G. Cottrell and his mother as Mattie Johnston.7 
    Residence1950  In 1950, Clay Rex Cottrell and Opal Robertson Cottrell lived at Kents Store, Fluvanna County, VA. They moved there with their younger children to caretake a farm owned by eldest son Billy, who had purchased it both as a place to which he could retire from the Navy and as a place where his parents and youngest siblings could live. Initially both Clay and Opal hated it -- letters they wrote dated around 1950 indicate that they were homesick for Texas; Clay nicknamed it "Hungry Hill." But over time, The Farm (as it came to be known) became home for the family. For 45 years, until the death of Opal Robertson Cottrell in 1995, it was the central gathering place for children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and more. 
    Death21 Sep 1970 Clay Rex Cottrell died on 21 Sep 1970 at Richmond Memorial Hospital, Richmond, VA, at age 72. The cause of death listed on his death certificate was metastatic squamous cell cancer.8,9 
    Burial He was buried at Byrd Chapel United Methodist Cemetery, Kents Store, Fluvanna County, VA.10,11 

    Citations

    1. [S15] JGRussell baby book, entries by Hazel Cottrell Geissler.
    2. [S6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Wichita County TX, Roll: T623 1679; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 127.
    3. [S7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Tillman County OK, Roll: T624_1275; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 248; Image: 777.
    4. [S73] Newspaper Item, Wichita Falls TX Times, August 26, 1918.
    5. [S8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Tillman County OK, Roll: T625_1488; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 170; Image: 1123.
    6. [S39] 1930 United States Federal Census, Midland County TX, Roll: 2376; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 499.0.
    7. [S63] Social Security Card, SS-5 application, dated June 22, 1937.
    8. [S26] Social Security Death Index, http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/
    9. [S105] Death Certificate, VA Dept. of Health, Clay Rex Cottrell, Va. Dept. of Health, Certif. No. 70-026729.
    10. [S16] JGRussell, facts within personal knowledge.
    11. [S92] Tombstone, photographed by JG Russell (private collection).