Joseph Baker

M, b. circa 1810

FatherThomas Baker b. 24 May 1782, d. c 1867
MotherSusannah Wiseman b. 16 Dec 1781, d. 20 May 1873
Joseph Baker|b. c 1810|p103.htm#i2042|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p46.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p54.htm#i1062|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p43.htm#i844|Mary Webb|b. 18 Dec 1762|p46.htm#i917|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. b Mar 1823|p45.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p45.htm#i892|

Birthc 1810 Joseph Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Susannah Wiseman, was born c 1810 at NC.1 
1810 Census1810 Based on age and gender, Joseph Baker was probably included as a free white male, under age 10, in the household of his father, Thomas Baker, on the 1810 Census of Burke County, NC.2 
Note  There is no record yet located as to this child after the 1810 census (or, possibly, the 1820 census). 

Citations

  1. Jerry Baker (e-mail address), family records database.
  2. 1810 United States Federal Census, Burke County NC, Roll: M252_39; Page: 322 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Third Census of the United States, 1810, M252 (71 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1810 United States Federal Census.

Mira Baker

F, b. circa 1814

FatherThomas Baker b. 24 May 1782, d. c 1867
MotherSusannah Wiseman b. 16 Dec 1781, d. 20 May 1873
Mira Baker|b. c 1814|p103.htm#i2043|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p46.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p54.htm#i1062|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p43.htm#i844|Mary Webb|b. 18 Dec 1762|p46.htm#i917|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. b Mar 1823|p45.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p45.htm#i892|

Birthc 1814 Mira Baker, daughter of Thomas Baker and Susannah Wiseman, was born c 1814 at NC. An alternate birth year of c1820 could be shown by the 1850 census.1,2 
Marriagec 1840 Mira Baker married Reuben McKinney c 1840 at NC.1 
1850 Census9 Aug 1850 Mira Baker McKinney and Reuben McKinney appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 9 Aug 1850. Reuben was shown as a 30-year-old farmer, born NC; Mira as age 30, born NC. Their children Julia A., William A., Lucy J., Nancy E., Samuel D., Mary C. and John G. were listed as living with them. All of the children -- Julia, 9; William, 8; Lucy, 6; Nancy, 5; Samuel, 4; Mary, 3; and John, 1 -- were shown as born NC. The family was enumerated next door to her brother Robert F. Baker.2 

Family

Reuben McKinney
Children
  • Julia A. McKinney b. c 1841
  • William A. McKinney b. c 1842
  • Lucy J. McKinney b. c 1844
  • Nancy E. McKinney b. c 1845
  • Samuel D. McKinney b. c 1846
  • Mary C. McKinney b. c 1847
  • John G. McKinney b. c 1849

    • Citations

    1. Jerry Baker (e-mail address), family records database.
    2. 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 398; H228/F237 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

    Davenport Baker

    M, b. circa 1811, d. before 31 July 1860

    FatherThomas Baker b. 24 May 1782, d. c 1867
    MotherSusannah Wiseman b. 16 Dec 1781, d. 20 May 1873
    Davenport Baker|b. c 1811\nd. b 31 Jul 1860|p103.htm#i2044|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p46.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p54.htm#i1062|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p43.htm#i844|Mary Webb|b. 18 Dec 1762|p46.htm#i917|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. b Mar 1823|p45.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p45.htm#i892|

    Birthc 1811 Davenport Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Susannah Wiseman, was born c 1811 at NC. Some sources indicate a birth year of c1816 for Davenport Baker. However, he was shown as 41 on the 1850 census, and 30-40 on the 1840 census, suggesting a birth year around 1810-1811.1 
    Marriagec 1836 Davenport Baker married Rachel Oakes c 1836 at NC.1 
    1840 Census1840 Davenport Baker 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 Rachel Oakes Baker, his daughters Leah G. and Susannah (females under age 5).2 
    1850 Census15 Aug 1850 Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes Baker appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 15 Aug 1850. Davenport was shown as "Deavenport", a 41-year-old farmer born NC; Rachel was shown as age 33, born NC. Their children Leah G., Susannah, Jesse, Thomas and Emelia "Millie" were listed as living with them. All of the children -- Leah, 13; Susannah, 11; Jesse, 9; Thomas, 7; and Emelia, 3 -- were shown as born NC. Enumerated nearby in households 312 and 313 were Davenport's brothers Thomas and David.3 
    Deathb 31 Jul 1860 Davenport Baker died b 31 Jul 1860 at NC. His wife Rachel was listed as a widow on the 1860 Federal Census of Buncombe County NC, enumerated as of that date.4 

    Family

    		Rachel Oakes
    Children
  • Leah G. Baker b. c 1837
  • Susannah Baker+ b. c 1839
  • Jesse Baker+ b. c 1841
  • Thomas Baker+ b. c 1843
  • Emelia "Millie" Baker+ b. c 1847
  • John Milton Baker+ b. c 1851
  • Samuel P. Baker+ b. c Jul 1853

    • Citations

    1. Jerry Baker (e-mail address), family records database.
    2. 1840 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M704_374; Page: 257 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Sixth Census of the United States, 1840, M704 (580 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County, NC; Roll: M432_649; Page: 403, H303/F315 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    4. 1860 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M653_889; Page: 319, H741/F727 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

    Thomas W. Baker

    M, b. circa 1818

    FatherThomas Baker b. 24 May 1782, d. c 1867
    MotherSusannah Wiseman b. 16 Dec 1781, d. 20 May 1873
    Thomas W. Baker|b. c 1818|p103.htm#i2045|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p46.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p54.htm#i1062|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p43.htm#i844|Mary Webb|b. 18 Dec 1762|p46.htm#i917|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. b Mar 1823|p45.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p45.htm#i892|

    Birthc 1818 Thomas W. Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Susannah Wiseman, was born c 1818 at NC.1 
    Marriagec 1838 Thomas W. Baker married Elizabeth Gardner c 1838 at NC.1,2 
    1850 Census15 Aug 1850 Thomas W. Baker and Elizabeth Gardner Baker appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 15 Aug 1850. Thomas was shown as a 32-year-old farmer, born NC; Elizabeth was shown as age 34, born NC. Their children Jane E., William S., Phebe C. and James B. were listed as living with them. The children -- Jane, 11; William, 6; Phebe, 2; and James, 9 months -- were all shown as born NC.2 

    Family

    		Elizabeth Gardner
    Children
  • Jane E. Baker b. c 1839
  • William S. Baker b. c 1844
  • Phebe C. Baker b. c 1848
  • James B. Baker b. c 1849

    • Citations

    1. Jerry Baker (e-mail address), family records database.
    2. 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County, NC; Roll: M432_649; Page: 403, H300/F312 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

    Robert Flournoy Baker

    M, b. 19 January 1820

    FatherThomas Baker b. 24 May 1782, d. c 1867
    MotherSusannah Wiseman b. 16 Dec 1781, d. 20 May 1873
    Robert Flournoy Baker|b. 19 Jan 1820|p103.htm#i2046|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p46.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p54.htm#i1062|David Baker|b. 3 Jun 1749\nd. 15 Sep 1838|p43.htm#i844|Mary Webb|b. 18 Dec 1762|p46.htm#i917|William Wiseman|b. 2 Feb 1736\nd. b Mar 1823|p45.htm#i891|Mary Davenport|b. 17 Jun 1741\nd. 17 Jun 1796|p45.htm#i892|

    Birth19 Jan 1820 Robert Flournoy Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Susannah Wiseman, was born on 19 Jan 1820 at NC.1 
    Marriagec 1849 Robert Flournoy Baker married Siltha Eliza Chambers c 1849 at NC.1,2 
    1850 Census9 Aug 1850 Robert Flournoy Baker and Siltha Chambers 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.2 

    Family

    		Siltha Eliza Chambers
    Child
  • Susannah S. Baker b. c 1850

    • Citations

    1. Elma W. Baker, The Rugged Trail, Vol. II (Dallas, TX: Metcalf Printing, 1973). Hereinafter cited as Rugged Trail.
    2. 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M432_649; Page: 398; H229/F238 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

    Rachel Oakes

    F, b. circa 1821

    Birthc 1821 Rachel Oakes was born c 1821 at NC.1 
    Marriagec 1836 She married Davenport Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Susannah Wiseman, c 1836 at NC.2 
    1840 Census1840 Rachel Oakes Baker was probably included as a free white female in the household of her husband, Davenport Baker, on the 1840 Census of Yancey County, NC.3 
    1850 Census15 Aug 1850 Rachel Oakes Baker and Davenport Baker appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 15 Aug 1850. Davenport was shown as "Deavenport", a 41-year-old farmer born NC; Rachel was shown as age 33, born NC. Their children Leah G., Susannah, Jesse, Thomas and Emelia "Millie" were listed as living with them. All of the children -- Leah, 13; Susannah, 11; Jesse, 9; Thomas, 7; and Emelia, 3 -- were shown as born NC. Enumerated nearby in households 312 and 313 were Davenport's brothers Thomas and David.4 
    1860 Census31 Jul 1860 Rachel Oakes appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 31 Jul 1860. Rachel was shown as a 39-year-old widow, born NC. Her children Jesse, Thomas, Emelia "Millie", John Milton and Samuel P. were listed as living with her. The children -- Jesse, 17; Thomas, 15; Millie, 12; Milton, 9; and Samuel (shown as Saml), 7 -- were all shown as born NC.1 
    1870 Census26 Jul 1870 Rachel Oakes Baker appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bent Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 26 Jul 1870. Rachel was shown as age 42, born NC. Her children John Milton and Samuel P. were listed as living with her. The boys -- Milton, age 18, and Samuel, 14 -- were both shown as born NC.5 
    1880 Census11 Jun 1880 Rachel Oakes Baker appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 11 Jun 1880. Rachel was shown as age 61, born NC. Enumerated next door in household 109 was her son John Milton and his family.6 

    Family

    		Davenport Baker
    Children
  • Leah G. Baker b. c 1837
  • Susannah Baker+ b. c 1839
  • Jesse Baker+ b. c 1841
  • Thomas Baker+ b. c 1843
  • Emelia "Millie" Baker+ b. c 1847
  • John Milton Baker+ b. c 1851
  • Samuel P. Baker+ b. c Jul 1853

    • Citations

    1. 1860 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M653_889; Page: 319, H741/F727 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
    2. Jerry Baker (e-mail address), family records database.
    3. 1840 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M704_374; Page: 257 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Sixth Census of the United States, 1840, M704 (580 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
    4. 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County, NC; Roll: M432_649; Page: 403, H303/F315 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    5. 1870 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M593_1125; Page: 14, H95/F95 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
    6. 1880 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 13; SD: 4; ED: 26, H110/F114 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9 (1,454 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

    Leah G. Baker

    F, b. circa 1837

    FatherDavenport Baker b. c 1811, d. b 31 Jul 1860
    MotherRachel Oakes b. c 1821
    Leah G. Baker|b. c 1837|p103.htm#i2048|Davenport Baker|b. c 1811\nd. b 31 Jul 1860|p103.htm#i2044|Rachel Oakes|b. c 1821|p103.htm#i2047|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p46.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p54.htm#i1062|||||||

    Birthc 1837 Leah G. Baker, daughter of Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes, was born c 1837 at NC.1 
    1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, Leah G. Baker was probably included as a free white female, under age 5, in the household of her father, Davenport Baker, on the 1840 Census of Yancey County, NC.2 
    1850 Census15 Aug 1850 Leah G. Baker appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 15 Aug 1850, in the household of her parents, Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes Baker. She was shown as age 13, born NC, having attended school within the prior year.1 

    Citations

    1. 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County, NC; Roll: M432_649; Page: 403, H303/F315 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1840 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M704_374; Page: 257 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Sixth Census of the United States, 1840, M704 (580 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.

    Susannah Baker

    F, b. circa 1839

    FatherDavenport Baker b. c 1811, d. b 31 Jul 1860
    MotherRachel Oakes b. c 1821
    Susannah Baker|b. c 1839|p103.htm#i2049|Davenport Baker|b. c 1811\nd. b 31 Jul 1860|p103.htm#i2044|Rachel Oakes|b. c 1821|p103.htm#i2047|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p46.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p54.htm#i1062|||||||

    Birthc 1839 Susannah Baker, daughter of Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes, was born c 1839 at NC.1 
    1840 Census1840 Based on age and gender, Susannah Baker was probably included as a free white female, under age 5, in the household of her father, Davenport Baker, on the 1840 Census of Yancey County, NC.2 
    1850 Census15 Aug 1850 Susannah Baker appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 15 Aug 1850, in the household of her parents, Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes Baker. She was shown as age 11, born NC, having attended school within the prior year.1 
    Marriagec 1860 Susannah Baker married R.H. Ray c 1860.3,4 
    1880 Census12 Jun 1880 Susannah Baker Ray and R.H. Ray appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 12 Jun 1880. R.H. was shown as a 44-year-old farmer, born NC; Susannah was shown as Susan, age 40, born NC. Their children H.D., Dinah?, John W., James W., Joseph W. and Thomas were listed as living with them. All of the children -- H.D., 19; Dinah?, 15; John W., 14; James W., 11; Joseph W., 6; and Thomas 4 -- were shown as born NC. Note that there is a Baker family living next door, perhaps a relative.5 

    Family

    		R.H. Ray
    Children
  • H.D. Ray b. c 1861
  • Dinah? Ray b. c 1865
  • John W. Ray b. c 1866
  • James W. Ray b. c 1869
  • Joseph W. Ray b. c 1874
  • Thomas Ray b. c 1876

    • Citations

    1. 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County, NC; Roll: M432_649; Page: 403, H303/F315 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1840 United States Federal Census, Yancey County NC, Roll: M704_374; Page: 257 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Sixth Census of the United States, 1840, M704 (580 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1840 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1880 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 15; SD: 4; ED: 26, H137/F141 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9 (1,454 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
    4. Jerry Baker (e-mail address), family records database.
    5. 1880 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 15-16; SD: 4; ED: 26, H137/F141 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9 (1,454 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

    Jesse Baker

    M, b. circa 1841

    FatherDavenport Baker b. c 1811, d. b 31 Jul 1860
    MotherRachel Oakes b. c 1821
    Jesse Baker|b. c 1841|p103.htm#i2050|Davenport Baker|b. c 1811\nd. b 31 Jul 1860|p103.htm#i2044|Rachel Oakes|b. c 1821|p103.htm#i2047|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p46.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p54.htm#i1062|||||||

    Birthc 1841 Jesse Baker, son of Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes, was born c 1841 at NC.1 
    1850 Census15 Aug 1850 Jesse Baker appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 15 Aug 1850, in the household of his parents, Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes Baker. He was shown as age 9, born NC, having attended school within the prior year.1 
    Marriagec 1859 Jesse Baker married Sarah Gilden c 1859.2 
    1860 Census31 Jul 1860 Jesse Baker appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 31 Jul 1860, in the household of his mother Rachel Oakes. He was shown as age 17, born NC.3 
    1880 Census12 Jun 1880 Jesse Baker and Sarah Gilden Baker appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 12 Jun 1880. Jesse was shown as a 38-year-old farmer, born NC; Sarah was shown as age 34, born NC. Their children William M., John L., Ada A. and Samuel F. were listed as living with them. All of the children -- William, 14; John, 10; Ada, 8; and Samuel, 4 -- were shown as born NC.2 

    Family

    		Sarah Gilden
    Children
  • William M. Baker b. c 1866
  • John L. Baker b. c 1870
  • Ada A. Baker b. c 1872
  • Samuel F. Baker b. c 1876

    • Citations

    1. 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County, NC; Roll: M432_649; Page: 403, H303/F315 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1880 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 16; SD: 4; ED: 26, H139/F143 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9 (1,454 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1860 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M653_889; Page: 319, H741/F727 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

    Thomas Baker

    M, b. circa 1843

    FatherDavenport Baker b. c 1811, d. b 31 Jul 1860
    MotherRachel Oakes b. c 1821
    Thomas Baker|b. c 1843|p103.htm#i2051|Davenport Baker|b. c 1811\nd. b 31 Jul 1860|p103.htm#i2044|Rachel Oakes|b. c 1821|p103.htm#i2047|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p46.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p54.htm#i1062|||||||

    Birthc 1843 Thomas Baker, son of Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes, was born c 1843 at NC.1 
    1850 Census15 Aug 1850 Thomas Baker appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 15 Aug 1850, in the household of his parents, Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes Baker. He was shown as age 7, born NC, having attended school within the prior year.1 
    1860 Census31 Jul 1860 Thomas Baker appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 31 Jul 1860, in the household of his mother Rachel Oakes. He was shown as age 15, born NC.2 
    Marriage31 Aug 1867 Thomas Baker married Aletha Cochran on 31 Aug 1867 at NC. 
    1870 Census26 Jul 1870 Thomas Baker and Aletha Cochran 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.3 
    1880 Census12 Jun 1880 Thomas Baker and Aletha Cochran 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.4 
    1900 Census22 Jun 1900 Thomas Baker appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 22 Jun 1900. Thomas is shown as a 55-year-old farmer born NC May 1845; Aletha is shown as Leathy, age 55, born NC Jul 1844, mother of four children, four surviving. They had been married 31 years. Their children Moses Kelsey and H. Idiema were listed as living with them. Both children -- Kelsey, 30, and Idiema, 18 -- were shown as born NC.5  

    Family

    		Aletha Cochran
    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. 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County, NC; Roll: M432_649; Page: 403, H303/F315 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1860 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M653_889; Page: 319, H741/F727 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1870 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M593_1125; Page: 14, H97/F97 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
    4. 1880 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 15; SD: 4; ED: 26, H136/F141 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9 (1,454 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
    5. 1900 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC, Roll: T623 1184; Page 7B; SD: 9; ED: 142; H144/F144 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, T623 (1,854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

    Emelia "Millie" Baker

    F, b. circa 1847

    FatherDavenport Baker b. c 1811, d. b 31 Jul 1860
    MotherRachel Oakes b. c 1821
    Emelia "Millie" Baker|b. c 1847|p103.htm#i2052|Davenport Baker|b. c 1811\nd. b 31 Jul 1860|p103.htm#i2044|Rachel Oakes|b. c 1821|p103.htm#i2047|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p46.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p54.htm#i1062|||||||

    Birthc 1847 Emelia "Millie" Baker, daughter of Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes, was born c 1847 at NC.1 
    1850 Census15 Aug 1850 Emelia "Millie" Baker appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Yancey County, NC, enumerated 15 Aug 1850, in the household of her parents, Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes Baker. She was shown as age 3, born NC.1 
    1860 Census31 Jul 1860 Emelia "Millie" Baker appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 31 Jul 1860, in the household of her mother Rachel Oakes. She was shown as Millie, age 12, born NC.2 
    Marriagec 1880 Emelia "Millie" Baker married William Wright c 1880. 
    1880 Census16 Jun 1880 Emelia "Millie" Baker appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Buncombe County, NC, at Asheville, enumerated 16 Jun 1880. William was shown as a 26-year-old farmer, born NC; Millie was shown as age 25, born NC. Note that this may not be the right Wright family; the ages are substantially off.3 
    1900 Census2 Jul 1900 She and William Wright appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Leicester Twp., Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 2 Jul 1900. William was shown as a 46-year-old farmer, born NC Oct 1853; Millie was shown as age 45, born NC Apr 1845, mother of four children, three surviving. Their children Walter E., Fletcher and Lola were listed as living with them. All three children -- Walter, 15 (Jun 1884); Fletcher, 9 (Oct 1890); and Lola, 7 (Jun 1892) -- were shown as born NC.4 

    Family

    		William Wright
    Children
  • Walter E. Wright b. Jun 1884
  • Fletcher Wright b. Oct 1890
  • Lola Wright b. Jun 1892

    • Citations

    1. 1850 United States Federal Census, Yancey County, NC; Roll: M432_649; Page: 403, H303/F315 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Seventh Census of the United States, 1850, M432 (1,009 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1860 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M653_889; Page: 319, H741/F727 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1880 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 27; SD: 4; ED: 35, H204/F235 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9 (1,454 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
    4. 1900 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC, Roll: T623 1185; Page: 20B; SD: 9; ED: 151; H348/F350 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, T623 (1,854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

    John Milton Baker

    M, b. circa 1851

    FatherDavenport Baker b. c 1811, d. b 31 Jul 1860
    MotherRachel Oakes b. c 1821
    John Milton Baker|b. c 1851|p103.htm#i2053|Davenport Baker|b. c 1811\nd. b 31 Jul 1860|p103.htm#i2044|Rachel Oakes|b. c 1821|p103.htm#i2047|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p46.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p54.htm#i1062|||||||

    Birthc 1851 John Milton Baker, son of Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes, was born c 1851 at NC.1 
    1860 Census31 Jul 1860 John Milton Baker appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 31 Jul 1860, in the household of his mother Rachel Oakes. He was shown as Milton, age 9, born NC.1 
    1870 Census26 Jul 1870 John Milton Baker appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bent Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 26 Jul 1870, in the household of his mother Rachel Oakes Baker. He was shown as age 18, a farm laborer, born NC, unable to read or write.2 
    Marriagec 1873 John Milton Baker married Melinda E. [-M?-] Baker c 1873.3 
    1880 Census10 Jun 1880 John Milton Baker and Melinda E. [-M?-] Baker appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 10 Jun 1880. John Milton was shown as J.M., age 28, a laborer born NC who had been out of work four months the prior year; Melinda was shown as M.E., age 18, born NC. Both children -- Robert, 6 and Bloom, 2 -- were shown as born NC. His mother Rachel was enumerated next door in household 110.4 
    Note  John Milton and Melinda were reported to have had another child, Mamie, who does not appear on any census record. She may be one of the two shown as born to Melinda but not surviving on the 1900 census. 
    1900 Census8 Jun 1900 John Milton Baker and Melinda E. [-M?-] Baker appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 8 Jun 1900. John was shown as a 52-year-old farmer, born NC; Melinda was shown as Malinda, age 42, born NC Mar 1858, mother of nine, seven surviving. Their children Juda R., Jerusha A., Verba, Melvin, Gudger and Lida were listed as living with them. All of the children -- Juda, 16 (Aug 1883); Jerusha, 14 (Apr 1886); Verba, 11 (Dec 1888); Melvin, 9 (Jul 1890); Gudger, 6 (Apr 1894); and Lida, 2 (Apr 1897) -- were shown as born NC.5  

    Family

    		Melinda E. [-M?-] Baker
    Children
  • Robert N. Baker b. c 1874
  • Bloom Baker b. c 1878
  • Juda R. Baker b. Aug 1883
  • Jerusha A. Baker b. Apr 1886
  • Verba Baker b. Dec 1888
  • Melvin Baker b. Jul 1890
  • Gudger Baker b. Apr 1894
  • Lida Baker b. Apr 1897

    • Citations

    1. 1860 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M653_889; Page: 319, H741/F727 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1870 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M593_1125; Page: 14, H95/F95 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1870 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 12; SD: 4; ED: 26, H109/F113 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
    4. 1870 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 12-13; SD: 4; ED: 26, H109/F113 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
    5. 1900 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC, Roll: T623 1184; Page: 3A-3B; SD: 9; ED: 142; H57/F57 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, T623 (1,854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

    Samuel P. Baker

    M, b. circa July 1853

    FatherDavenport Baker b. c 1811, d. b 31 Jul 1860
    MotherRachel Oakes b. c 1821
    Samuel P. Baker|b. c Jul 1853|p103.htm#i2054|Davenport Baker|b. c 1811\nd. b 31 Jul 1860|p103.htm#i2044|Rachel Oakes|b. c 1821|p103.htm#i2047|Thomas Baker|b. 24 May 1782\nd. c 1867|p46.htm#i919|Susannah Wiseman|b. 16 Dec 1781\nd. 20 May 1873|p54.htm#i1062|||||||

    Birthc Jul 1853 Samuel P. Baker, son of Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes, was born c Jul 1853 at NC.1 
    1860 Census31 Jul 1860 Samuel P. Baker appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 31 Jul 1860, in the household of his mother Rachel Oakes. He was shown as Saml, age 7, born NC.1 
    1870 Census26 Jul 1870 Samuel P. Baker appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bent Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 26 Jul 1870, in the household of his mother Rachel Oakes Baker. He was shown as age 14, at school, born NC, unable to read or write.2 
    Marriage31 Jan 1879 Samuel P. Baker married Dora Graham on 31 Jan 1879 at NC.3 
    1880 Census11 Jun 1880 Samuel P. Baker and Dora Graham Baker appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 11 Jun 1880. Samuel was shown as a 24-year-old farmer, born NC; Dora (as "Dovey") was shown as age 17, born NC. The baby ("Daly B.") was shown as age four months, born NC Feb 1880.4 
    1900 Census14 Jun 1900 Samuel P. Baker and Dora Graham Baker appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of McMinn County, TN, at First District, enumerated 14 Jun 1900. Samuel was shown as a 47-year-old farm laborer, born NC Jul 1852; Dora was shown as age 37, born NC May 1863, the mother of 11 children, 9 surviving. They had been married 21 years. Their children Davenport Garfield, Robert Franklin, Myrtle, Lonnie Harrison, Ethel Ella and William McKinley were listed as living with them. The youngest child, Rosy E., was shown as age 9 months, born TN. All of the other children were shown as born NC: Davenport ("Porter"), 18 (Oct 1881); Robert, 13 (Jul 1886); Myrtle ("Mertie"), 11 (Nov 1888); Lonnie Harrison, 9 (Nov 1890); Ella, 7 (May 1893); and William 3 (Aug 1896).5  
    1910 Census2 May 1910 Samuel P. Baker and Dora Graham Baker appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Athens, McMinn County, TN, enumerated 2 May 1910. Samuel was shown as a 59-year-old cleaner in a table factory, born NC; Dora was shown as Dovie M., age 46, born NC, mother of 13, 8 surviving. They had been married for 31 years. Their children Myrtle, Lonnie Harrison and William McKinley were listed as living with them. The children -- William, 13; Lonnie H., 18; and Myrtle, 21 -- were all shown as born NC. Myrtle's daughter Beulah Smith, age 1, born TN, was also enumerated with the family.6 
    1920 Census8 Jan 1920 Samuel P. Baker appeared on the 1920 census of McMinn County, TN, at Civil District 1, enumerated 8 Jan 1920 in the household of Bascom Bailey Baker and Sarah Hyde Baker, his son and daughter-in-law. He was shown as a 66-year-old farm laborer, born NC. His wife Dora cannot be located on the 1920 census.7 
    1930 Census10 Apr 1930 Samuel P. Baker and Dora Graham Baker appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of McMinn County, TN, at Civil District 2, enumerated 10 Apr 1930. Samuel was shown as age 79, born NC; Dora was shown as age 66. They lived in a rented house with two granddaughters.8 

    Family

    		Dora Graham
    Children
  • Bascom Bailey Baker+ b. Feb 1880
  • Davenport Garfield Baker+ b. 22 Oct 1881, d. 22 Apr 1966
  • Fleety Baker b. 4 Jul 1884, d. Feb 1976
  • Robert Franklin Baker+ b. 4 Jul 1886, d. 19 Mar 1923
  • Myrtle Baker+ b. Nov 1888
  • Lonnie Harrison Baker b. Nov 1890, d. 18 Aug 1957
  • Ethel Ella Baker b. 15 May 1894, d. 16 Apr 1963
  • William McKinley Baker b. Aug 1896, d. 1961
  • Rose E. Baker b. Aug 1899, d. 1904

    • Citations

    1. 1860 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M653_889; Page: 319, H741/F727 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Eighth Census of the United States, 1860, M653 (1,438 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1870 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M593_1125; Page: 14, H95/F95 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
    3. Jerry Baker (e-mail address), family records database.
    4. 1880 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 14; SD: 4; ED: 26, H120/F125 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9 (1,454 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
    5. 1900 United States Federal Census, McMinn County TN, Roll: T623_1585; Page: 14B, SD: 3; ED: 78; H270/F271 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, T623 (1,854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
    6. 1910 United States Federal Census, McMinn County TN, Roll: T624_1510; Page: 14A; SD: 3; ED: 114; H/F283 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, T624 (1,178 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
    7. 1920 United States Federal Census, McMinn County TN, Roll: T625_1753; Page: 4B; SD: 3; ED: 50; H77/F84 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, T625 (2,076 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
    8. 1930 United States Federal Census, McMinn County TN, Roll: 2262; Page: 10B; SD: 13; ED: 54-4; H211/F213 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, T626 (2,667 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

    Aletha Cochran

    F, b. July 1844

    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. 1870 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M593_1125; Page: 14, H97/F97 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1880 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 15; SD: 4; ED: 26, H136/F141 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9 (1,454 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.

    Moses Kelsey Baker

    M, b. circa 1868

    FatherThomas Baker b. c 1843
    MotherAletha Cochran b. Jul 1844
    Moses Kelsey Baker|b. c 1868|p103.htm#i2056|Thomas Baker|b. c 1843|p103.htm#i2051|Aletha Cochran|b. Jul 1844|p103.htm#i2055|Davenport Baker|b. c 1811\nd. b 31 Jul 1860|p103.htm#i2044|Rachel Oakes|b. c 1821|p103.htm#i2047|||||||

    Birthc 1868 Moses Kelsey Baker, son of Thomas Baker and Aletha Cochran, was born c 1868 at NC.1 
    Nickname  Moses Kelsey Baker also went by the name of Kelsey. 
    1870 Census26 Jul 1870 He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Bent Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 26 Jul 1870, in the household of his parents, Thomas Baker and Aletha Cochran Baker.1 
    1880 Census12 Jun 1880 Moses Kelsey Baker appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of at Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 12 Jun 1880, in the household of his parents, Thomas Baker and Aletha Cochran Baker. He was shown as M.K., age 12, born NC, having attended school within the prior year.2 
    1900 Census22 Jun 1900 Moses Kelsey Baker appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of at Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 22 Jun 1900, in the household of his parents, Thomas Baker. He was shown as age 30, born NC May 1870.3 

    Citations

    1. 1870 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: M593_1125; Page: 14, H97/F97 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
    2. 1880 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 15; SD: 4; ED: 26, H136/F141 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9 (1,454 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1900 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC, Roll: T623 1184; Page 7B; SD: 9; ED: 142; H144/F144 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, T623 (1,854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

    Melinda E. [-M?-] Baker

    F, b. 4 March 1857

    Birth4 Mar 1857 Melinda E. [-M?-] Baker was born on 4 Mar 1857 at NC.1 
    Marriagec 1873 She married John Milton Baker, son of Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes, c 1873.2 
    1880 Census10 Jun 1880 Melinda E. [-M?-] Baker and John Milton Baker appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 10 Jun 1880. John Milton was shown as J.M., age 28, a laborer born NC who had been out of work four months the prior year; Melinda was shown as M.E., age 18, born NC. Both children -- Robert, 6 and Bloom, 2 -- were shown as born NC. His mother Rachel was enumerated next door in household 110.3 
    1900 Census8 Jun 1900 Melinda E. [-M?-] Baker and John Milton Baker appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 8 Jun 1900. John was shown as a 52-year-old farmer, born NC; Melinda was shown as Malinda, age 42, born NC Mar 1858, mother of nine, seven surviving. Their children Juda R., Jerusha A., Verba, Melvin, Gudger and Lida were listed as living with them. All of the children -- Juda, 16 (Aug 1883); Jerusha, 14 (Apr 1886); Verba, 11 (Dec 1888); Melvin, 9 (Jul 1890); Gudger, 6 (Apr 1894); and Lida, 2 (Apr 1897) -- were shown as born NC.4 

    Family

    		John Milton Baker
    Children
  • Robert N. Baker b. c 1874
  • Bloom Baker b. c 1878
  • Juda R. Baker b. Aug 1883
  • Jerusha A. Baker b. Apr 1886
  • Verba Baker b. Dec 1888
  • Melvin Baker b. Jul 1890
  • Gudger Baker b. Apr 1894
  • Lida Baker b. Apr 1897

    • Citations

    1. Jerry Baker (e-mail address), family records database.
    2. 1870 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 12; SD: 4; ED: 26, H109/F113 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1870 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 12-13; SD: 4; ED: 26, H109/F113 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
    4. 1900 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC, Roll: T623 1184; Page: 3A-3B; SD: 9; ED: 142; H57/F57 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, T623 (1,854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.

    Robert N. Baker

    M, b. circa 1874

    FatherJohn Milton Baker b. c 1851
    MotherMelinda E. [-M?-] Baker b. 4 Mar 1857
    Robert N. Baker|b. c 1874|p103.htm#i2058|John Milton Baker|b. c 1851|p103.htm#i2053|Melinda E. [-M?-] Baker|b. 4 Mar 1857|p103.htm#i2057|Davenport Baker|b. c 1811\nd. b 31 Jul 1860|p103.htm#i2044|Rachel Oakes|b. c 1821|p103.htm#i2047|||||||

    Birthc 1874 Robert N. Baker, son of John Milton Baker and Melinda E. [-M?-] Baker, was born c 1874 at NC.1 

    Citations

    1. 1870 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 12; SD: 4; ED: 26, H109/F113 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

    Bloom Baker

    F, b. circa 1878

    FatherJohn Milton Baker b. c 1851
    MotherMelinda E. [-M?-] Baker b. 4 Mar 1857
    Bloom Baker|b. c 1878|p103.htm#i2059|John Milton Baker|b. c 1851|p103.htm#i2053|Melinda E. [-M?-] Baker|b. 4 Mar 1857|p103.htm#i2057|Davenport Baker|b. c 1811\nd. b 31 Jul 1860|p103.htm#i2044|Rachel Oakes|b. c 1821|p103.htm#i2047|||||||

    Birthc 1878 Bloom Baker, daughter of John Milton Baker and Melinda E. [-M?-] Baker, was born c 1878 at NC.1 

    Citations

    1. 1870 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 12; SD: 4; ED: 26, H109/F113 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Ninth Census of the United States, 1870, M593, RG29 (1,761 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.

    Dora Graham

    F, b. 17 May 1863

    Birth17 May 1863 Dora Graham was born on 17 May 1863 at NC.1 
    Marriage31 Jan 1879 She married Samuel P. Baker, son of Davenport Baker and Rachel Oakes, on 31 Jan 1879 at NC.1 
    1880 Census11 Jun 1880 Dora Graham Baker and Samuel P. Baker appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 11 Jun 1880. Samuel was shown as a 24-year-old farmer, born NC; Dora (as "Dovey") was shown as age 17, born NC. The baby ("Daly B.") was shown as age four months, born NC Feb 1880.2 
    1900 Census14 Jun 1900 Dora Graham Baker and Samuel P. Baker appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of McMinn County, TN, at First District, enumerated 14 Jun 1900. Samuel was shown as a 47-year-old farm laborer, born NC Jul 1852; Dora was shown as age 37, born NC May 1863, the mother of 11 children, 9 surviving. They had been married 21 years. Their children Davenport Garfield, Robert Franklin, Myrtle, Lonnie Harrison, Ethel Ella and William McKinley were listed as living with them. The youngest child, Rosy E., was shown as age 9 months, born TN. All of the other children were shown as born NC: Davenport ("Porter"), 18 (Oct 1881); Robert, 13 (Jul 1886); Myrtle ("Mertie"), 11 (Nov 1888); Lonnie Harrison, 9 (Nov 1890); Ella, 7 (May 1893); and William 3 (Aug 1896).3 
    1900 Census14 Jun 1900 Dora Graham appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of McMinn County, TN, at First District, enumerated 14 Jun 1900.4 
    1910 Census2 May 1910 She and Samuel P. Baker appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Athens, McMinn County, TN, enumerated 2 May 1910. Samuel was shown as a 59-year-old cleaner in a table factory, born NC; Dora was shown as Dovie M., age 46, born NC, mother of 13, 8 surviving. They had been married for 31 years. Their children Myrtle, Lonnie Harrison and William McKinley were listed as living with them. The children -- William, 13; Lonnie H., 18; and Myrtle, 21 -- were all shown as born NC. Myrtle's daughter Beulah Smith, age 1, born TN, was also enumerated with the family.5 
    1930 Census10 Apr 1930 Dora Graham Baker and Samuel P. Baker appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of McMinn County, TN, at Civil District 2, enumerated 10 Apr 1930. Samuel was shown as age 79, born NC; Dora was shown as age 66. They lived in a rented house with two granddaughters.6 

    Family

    		Samuel P. Baker
    Children
  • Bascom Bailey Baker+ b. Feb 1880
  • Davenport Garfield Baker+ b. 22 Oct 1881, d. 22 Apr 1966
  • Fleety Baker b. 4 Jul 1884, d. Feb 1976
  • Robert Franklin Baker+ b. 4 Jul 1886, d. 19 Mar 1923
  • Myrtle Baker+ b. Nov 1888
  • Lonnie Harrison Baker b. Nov 1890, d. 18 Aug 1957
  • Ethel Ella Baker b. 15 May 1894, d. 16 Apr 1963
  • William McKinley Baker b. Aug 1896, d. 1961
  • Rose E. Baker b. Aug 1899, d. 1904

    • Citations

    1. Jerry Baker (e-mail address), family records database.
    2. 1880 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 14; SD: 4; ED: 26, H120/F125 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9 (1,454 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
    3. 1900 United States Federal Census, McMinn County TN, Roll: T623_1585; Page: 14B, SD: 3; ED: 78; H270/F271 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, T623 (1,854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
    4. 1900 United States Federal Census, McMinn County TN; Roll: T623 1585; Page: 14B; SD: 3; ED: 78; H270/F271 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900, T623 (1,854 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
    5. 1910 United States Federal Census, McMinn County TN, Roll: T624_1510; Page: 14A; SD: 3; ED: 114; H/F283 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, T624 (1,178 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
    6. 1930 United States Federal Census, McMinn County TN, Roll: 2262; Page: 10B; SD: 13; ED: 54-4; H211/F213 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, T626 (2,667 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

    Bascom Bailey Baker

    M, b. February 1880

    FatherSamuel P. Baker b. c Jul 1853
    MotherDora Graham b. 17 May 1863
    Bascom Bailey Baker|b. Feb 1880|p103.htm#i2061|Samuel P. Baker|b. c Jul 1853|p103.htm#i2054|Dora Graham|b. 17 May 1863|p103.htm#i2060|Davenport Baker|b. c 1811\nd. b 31 Jul 1860|p103.htm#i2044|Rachel Oakes|b. c 1821|p103.htm#i2047|||||||

    BirthFeb 1880 Bascom Bailey Baker, son of Samuel P. Baker and Dora Graham, was born in Feb 1880 at NC. 
    1880 Census11 Jun 1880 Bascom Bailey Baker appeared on the 1880 census of Averys Creek, Buncombe County, NC, enumerated 11 Jun 1880 in the household of Samuel P. Baker and Dora Graham Baker, He was shown as "Daly B.", age four months, born NC.1 
    Marriage14 May 1901 Bascom Bailey Baker married Sarah Annie Hyde on 14 May 1901.2 
    1910 Census7 May 1910 Bascom Bailey Baker and Sarah Hyde Baker appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of McMinn County, TN, at First Civil District, enumerated 7 May 1910. Bascom was shown as a 26-year-old farm laborer born NC; Sarah was shown as age 31, born TN, mother of three, all surviving. They had been married for eight years. Their children Arley A., Willie M. and James R. were listed as living with them. All three children -- Arley, 6; Willie, 4; and James, six months -- were shown as born TN.3 
    1920 Census8 Jan 1920 Bascom Bailey Baker and Sarah Hyde Baker appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of McMinn County, TN, at Civil District 1, enumerated 8 Jan 1920. Bascom was shown as a 39-year-old farmer, born NC, on a rented general farm; Annie was shown as age 42, born TN. Their children Arley A., Willie M. and Robert Franklin were listed as living with them. The children -- Archie, 17; Willie, 15; and Robert, 9 -- were all shown as born TN. Enumerated with the family was Bascom's father, Samuel, shown as age 66, born NC, a farm laborer.4 

    Family

    		Sarah Annie Hyde
    Children
  • Arley A. Baker b. c 1904
  • Willie M. Baker b. c 1906
  • James R. Baker b. c 1909
  • Robert Franklin Baker b. c 1911

    • Citations

    1. 1880 United States Federal Census, Buncombe County NC; Roll: T9_954; Page 14; SD: 4; ED: 26, H120/F125 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Tenth Census of the United States, 1880, T9 (1,454 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
    2. Jerry Baker (e-mail address), family records database.
    3. 1910 United States Federal Census, McMinn County TN, Roll: T624_1510; Page: 12A; SD: 3; ED: 105; H175/F180 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910, T624 (1,178 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
    4. 1920 United States Federal Census, McMinn County TN, Roll: T625_1753; Page: 4B; SD: 3; ED: 50; H77/F84 (Ancestry.com, Provo, UT), imaged from Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920, T625 (2,076 rolls), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.