Joseph Baker Jr.

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Read below: maybe Joseph Baker was a son of John, and he had an Uncle Joseph - all from Shropshire, England? note from Joan N. 9 5 15

John Baker of Edgmond, in Shropshire, England, came to Philadelphia and died soon after, in the year 1685, leaving four daughters ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Joseph Baker, a brother of John, settled in Edgmont township, and probably gave it the name in memory of his former home. He was an influential citizen and member of Assembly; died 1716 ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Joseph Baker, of Edgmont, perhaps a nephew of the first mentioned Joseph, married Martha Woodward, daughter of Richard and Jane Woodward

When son John Baker married Hannah Pennock, his parents deeded their plantation in West Marlborough Township to them. [The deed is dated 16 July 1767.]  John Baker died without a will and when his real estate was divided by the court.  [Chester County (PA) Orphans' Court Docket 9, page 117] it already had two  dwelling houses erected on it.  His wife Hannah remarried John Edwards so the property was given to John Baker's oldest son Joseph [Chester County (PA) Orphans' Court Docket 9, pag

       Joseph Baker was a cooper (barrel maker) and his wife was named Elizabeth.  [Chester County Deed Book 2 "I", page 78.]  Their farm straddled the White Clay Creek headwaters which powered a fulling mill on the property.  This mill was located north of the current residence of Mrs. Colin Lofting.   The mill was operated by a William Chalfant in the 1750's but it is believed it was built by a Thomas Wood in 1730, who settled in the area.  Thomas Wood had two sons, William and Joseph, whose

       Futhey and Cope, History of Chester County, pp. 469-470.  See also, Carter, Jane Levis, Edgmont: The Story of a Township, (Kennett Square: 1976), p. 240.

_____________ Joseph Baker, whose parents are not known (or not traced), was born at Shropshire, England, 3 March 1674.1 He died 17 January 1735/36.1

Joseph married Martha Woodward, about 1698.1

Joseph Baker left a will dated 27 August 1731 at Edgmont, Delaware Co., Pennsylvania, and proved 10 Mar 1735/6 naming: wife Martha son Joseph son Richard and his three unnamed children son Aaron Daughter Anne and her husband James Gill daughter Susannah daughter Jane and her husband Thomas Thomas and their four unnamed children son Jesse daughter Sarah and her unnamed husband daughter Rachel son Nehemiah son John wife, Richard & Aaron executors.2 Family Martha Woodward b. 31 Dec 1676 Children Joseph Baker2 d. bef. 31 Aug 1736 Aaron Baker2 Anne Baker2 Susannah Baker2 Jane Baker2 Jesse Baker2 Sarah Baker2 Nehemiah Baker2 John Baker2

Richard Baker+1 b. 21 Nov 1700, d. 1731 Citations [S1161] Norma Baker McCullough, The Bakers of Sissinghurst and Other Relatives (Washington, Pennsylvania: p.p., 1981), 16-19. Hereafter cited as McCullough, Bakers of Sissinghurst. [S1167] Chester County Courthouse, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Wills, 1713-1854; Index to wills, 1713-1923, 1:448-449, FHL microfilm 20844 Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Hereafter cited as Chester Co. Wills.

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_______Joseph BAKER Jr.1 M, b. 1 January 1672/73, d. 17 January 1733/34

    Appears in the taxables of Edgment, Chester Co., PA in 16962. On 9 mo. 24, 1702, he purchased 100 acres of land in Upper Providence, but returned to Edgmont a short time later. Will dated August 27, 1731. Names wife Martha, bequests to Francis Yarnall, son Richard, son Aaron, daughter Susanah, son Jesse, daughter Sarah, son Joseph, daughter Rachel, son Nehemiah, son John, daughter Ann and her husband James Sill. Probated 10 Mar. 1735/363

The 27th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred thirty one: I Joseph Baker, of Edgment in the County of chester in the Province of Pensilvania, Yeoman, being very sick and weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God therefor, calling unto mind the mortality of my body, and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to dye, do make and ordain this ,my last will and testament; that is to say principally, and first of all, I give and recommend ,my soul into the hands of God that gave it: and as for my body, I recommend it to the earth, I be buried in a Christian like and decent manner, at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named. As touching such wordly estate wherewith it hath pleased God Bless me in this life I give, devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form..... Imprimis I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Martha Baker the sum of 8 pounds of lawful current money of Pensilvania with liberty and priviledg of any lodging rooms with my best bedd Beding and furniture thereunto belonging..my son Joseph shall build her a corner chimney of brick in the said roome and my son Joseph shall pay her the sum of 8 pounds a year and every year during her natural life and if it shall so happen that he shall neglect or refuse to pay as aforsaid, then she to enter on the plantation....Item I give Francis Yarnall 5 shillibngs and 5 shillings a piece to his three children: Item I give to my son Richard 5 shillings and 5 shillings a piece to his 3 children; item I give to my son Aaron 10 pound; I give to my daughter Susannah 10 pounds; I give to my daughter Anne and her husband James Sill 10 pounds; Item I give to my daughter Jane and to her husband Thomas Thomas 5 shillings; and to their 4 children 3 pounds apiece to be paid them after all the rest of the legasies be paid; Item, I give unto my son Jesse 10 pounds; Item I give to my daughter Sarah and her husband 5 shillings; Item I give to Joseph the plantation to him his heirs and assigne forever. Item I give to my daughter Rachel 10 pounds; Item I give to my son Nehemiah 10 pounds and a riding mare; Item I give to my son John 10 pounds and a riding mare and tack. Above the said legacies as above bequeathed my son Joseph Baker shall pay in manner following that is to say; he shall not pay any untill a year and a day after the death of his mother and then to pay from year to year untill all the said legacies shall be paid, and my will is that all my estate be appraised and should be a public value and all my just debts and funerally charges to be paid and discharged with the same; and if there shall be any more the same to be equally divided between my wife and my son Joseph, and I do hereby constitute make and ordain my loving wife and my 2 sons Richard and Aaron Baker to be my only and sole executors of this my last will and testament and I do hereby utterly disallow and revoke all and every other form or testaments, wills, leagacies and executors, by me in any ways before this time named, I bequeath ratify and confirm this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness of those that have hereto set my hand, seal this day. signed sealed published pronounded and declared by Joseph Baker as his last will and testament in the presence of us. E..n Howell Joseph Baker Eph. Sarah Howell.

Joseph BAKER Jr. was born on 1 January 1672/73 at Edgmond, Shropshire, England. He married Martha WOODWARD, daughter of Richard WOODWARD and Jane NAYLE, in 1698 at Middletown Twp., Delaware, PA; p. 178 Early Church Records of Delaware CO., PA, Vol. 2.4 Joseph BAKER Jr. died on 17 January 1733/34 at Edgmont Twp, Chester, PA, at age 61. Family Martha WOODWARD b. 13 Jan 1676/77, d. 13 Dec 1775 Children Mary BAKER+ b. 26 Jan 1698/99, d. 1728 Richard BAKER+ b. 21 Sep 1700, d. 1731 Aaron BAKER+ b. 2 Dec 1701, d. 1783 Ann BAKER+ b. 18 Aug 1703, d. 16 Jul 1798 Jesse BAKER b. 19 Mar 1708/9, d. 14 Jun 1789 Joseph BAKER III b. 5 Feb 1712/13, d. 1736 Nehemiah BAKER+ b. 19 Nov 1717, d. 1778 John BAKER b. 26 Jan 1718/19, d. 6 Oct 1801 Citations [S244] Winfield Scott Downs, Unnamed Source, 1944. [S26] Cope, Gilbert. 1901. Genealogy of the Smedley Family. Lancaster, PA: Wickersham Printing Co. [S25] McCullough, Norma Baker. 1981. The Bakers of Sissinghurst and Other Relatives. Private printing. [S155] Unnamed Source.

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The Bakers of England, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Texas

Updates: February 5th, 2007 I have published an open blog for those looking for information. If you would like to make an inquiry or share lineage info. with others, this will be the place: http://bakertree.tripod.com/blog/

February 11th, 2006 More photos have been added

August 23rd, 2003 The contact email address at the bottom of the page was bad. I have updated it with the current one.

May 19, 2001 Note from Blair Baker: have added several new names and updated many of the current ones, thanks to the painstaking research recently conducted by Ruth Young of Jamaica Twp., Vermilion Co., IL (see Sources at the bottom of this page). I asked Ruth to focus on the spouses and descendents of Apollos S. Baker and I received an abundance of additional information including Henry Speers Baker. In addition to what has been added to this page, Ruth provided extensive information for the Voorhees line. For the complete notes provided by Ruth Young, click here (Adobe .pdf format).

The following is small snapshot based on extensive genealogical research into the following Baker family line covering over 300 years. Should you have any questions or need additional information, just e-mail me and I will be happy to respond. I have numerous artifacts, pictures and other items I will be glad to share with you. Please report any errors. Good luck in your search!

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First, check out who's here: Baker, Aaron Baker, Alpheus Baker, Ann Baker, Apollos S. Baker, Asenath Baker, Blair Baker, Byron Baker, Byron R., Jr. Baker, Byron R., Sr. Baker, Charles E. Baker, Charles Virgil Baker, Clara Bell Baker, Cora May Baker, David Baker, Earl B. Baker, Earl M. Baker, Edith Emma Baker, Edward David Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Emeline Baker, Enoch Baker, Enoch P. Baker, Eunice Baker, Froman C. Baker, Frank R. Baker, Fred Cooper Baker, George A. Baker, Hannah Baker, Henry Raymond Baker, Henry S. Baker, Hiram Baker, Howard Byron Baker, Israel Baker, Jane Baker, Jesse Baker, Jill F. Baker, John Baker, Mahlon Baker, Mary Baker, Nancy Baker, Nathan Baker, Nehemiah Baker, Phebe Baker, Phebe Baker, Rachel Baker, Ralph Leslie Baker, Joseph, Jr. Baker, Joseph, Sr. Baker, Julie Baker, Lydia Baker, Richard Baker, Ruth Baker, Sarah Baker, Simon S. Baker, Sophia Baker, Stephen Baker, Susannah Baker, Thomas J. Baker, William Baker, Zachariah Baxter, Guy Beebe, Mable Benjamin, Horace Black, Mary Blair, Henry M. Blair, Katherine Blair, Lucile Blair, Mable Boggess, Mary Boggess, Nettie Elizabeth Boggess, Perry Brown, Earl M. Broomall, Daniel Calvert, Capt. Daniel Camel, Katherine Clark, Clara L. Clark, Nancy Clark, Silas Cooper, Elizabeth Cooper, James Corwin, Elizabeth Corwin, Mary Craig, Jane Davis, Methusalem Doak, Mattie E. Dunn, Daniel Dunn, Samuel Edwards, John Edwards, Mary Edwards, Moses Edwards, Thomas Evans, Cad. Hamilton, Sarah Amanda Holston, Marha Hoopes, Jane Horn, J. Newton Horton, Thomas Howell, Abraham Howell, Jonathan Hughes, William Hunter, Alexander Hunter, Elizabeth Hunter, Hannah Ingram, Mary Jackson, Mary Jarvis, Joseph Jennings, Elizabeth Jones, Celia Jordan, Hannah Jordan, Ruth Kennedy, Ann Linton, Josua Long, Celia Long, Levi Long, Sarah F. McCleary, Winnifred L. McCullough, James Taylor McCullough, Norma McDonough, Mary McIntyre, Jane Mendenhall, Philip Morris, Mary Ottey, Ann Ottey, John Ottey, Philip William, Penn Perkins, Mable Grey Pierce, George Colonel Pyle, Eliza Richardson, Nehemiah Robins, Jane Robins, Joseph Robins, Margaret Ruble, Abagail Sill, Ann Sill, George Sill, James Sill, John Sill, Mary Sill, Michael Sill, Martha Sill, Richard Slusher, Christopher Speers, Apollos Speers, Margaret Strouse, Sara Ann Taylor, John Thomas, Ann Davis Thomas, Thomas Thomas, William Townsend, Benjamin Voorhees, Albert White, Benjamin Woodward, Edward Woodward, Jane Woodward, Joseph Woodward, Martha Woodward, Mary Woodward, Richard Woodward, Sarah Woodward, Thomas Worrall, John Yarnall, Aaron Yarnall, Francis Yarnall, Francis, Jr. Yarnall, Jane Yarnall, Joseph Yarnall, Hannah Yarnall, Mary Yarnall, Thomas Young, Ruth

Special Note: The identity of the ancestors of the following Bakers are currently in doubt. Several resources indicate 2 different possible scenarios and until further research or discoveries uncover anything new, these guesses will not be published here. One scenario has it that this Baker clan descends generations as far back as Thomas Baker of the Weald of Kent, in Southeast England, where he bought the manor at Sissinghurst in 1490. Many thanks go out to Norma Baker McCullough, for her tireless work in assembling one of the most comprehensive profiles of the Baker name. I encourage all Baker relatives to obtain a copy of her book entitled; The Bakers of Sissinghurst and Other Relatives. I am providing the book information at the bottom of this page.

Note: An asterisk * indicates the particular lineage for the writer of this web page.

John Baker and wife Mary Born: Abt. 1648 in Edgmond, Shropshire, England Died: Abt. 1685 Married: Mary (unk.) Residence: Edgemont Buried: Not known at present Children: John had 4 daughters, whether by marriage to Mary is currently unknown.

The following Abstract is not yet confirmed as being part of this lineage: Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 Abstracts of Philadelphia Co., PA Wills, 1682-1726, Will Abstracts BAKER, JOHN. Late of Edgmond in Shropshire in old England. Husbandman. January 12, 1684. June 31, 1685. A. 19. Wife's name is not given. Estate to children Rebecka, Mary, Dorothy and Sarah. Executors: Dennis Rothford, his brother Joseph Baker and Evan Oliver. Witnesses: Joseph Brow, William Roules, Dennes Rothford.

Moving to America Joseph Baker and several other Baker relatives joined William Penn's Colony in the new America. Also on the trip were: John, Jr., Joseph (Sr.), Hannah, Mary and Sarah. They bought land from Penn before leaving England but he admonished everyone to barter with the Indians separately to preserve peaceful relations.

Joseph Baker, Sr. and Martha (Woodward) Baker of Edgmont

Special Note: Information available for Joseph and Martha Baker and their children is quite extensive. Please e-mail me for more details.

Joseph Baker Born: 1 mo. 1, 1674, probably Shropshire, England Died: Jan. 17, 1735/6 Married: Martha Woodward ca 1698, Chester County, PA Residence: Settled in Edgmont Township Buried: Probably in Middletown, Edgmont Township, Chester County, PA Click here to view the Last Will and Testament of Joseph Baker.

Joseph Baker first appeared among taxables in Edgmont Township, Chester County in 1696. On 9 mo. 24,1702, he purchased 100 acres of land in Upper Providence from Samuel Robinet, and appears to have lived there a short time, but returning to Edgmont he sold the above lands to Charles Booth of Marple for 110#, by deed of Feb. 29,1703/4. He died Jan. 17,1735/6, aged 62 years 16 days, according to the Baker Bible record. (Copy of Bible record)

The following Abstract is not yet confirmed: Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 The wills of Chester Co., PA, 1713-1748, Will Abstracts JACKSON, ROGER. Chester. January 23, 1711. November 15, 1715. A. 27. To friends Joseph Baker Sr. of Edgmont and Thomas Powell of Providence all my lotts of land in and near Chichester and dwelling house and lotts in Chester and all other real estate in trust to be sold and proceeds divided among such or so many of my relations in England as shall within 7 years come over here. Executors: Thomas Powell and Joseph Baker. Letters to Baker the other being deceased. Witnesses: John Baldwin, Nicholas Fairlamb, John Remington and David Lloyd.

Martha Woodward Born: Jan. 31, 1676 Died: Dec. 13, 1775 (aged 98 years, 11 months, and 13 days) Married: Joseph Baker, ca 1698 Residence: Settled in Edgmont Township Buried: Unknown Note: Daughter of Richard and Jane Nayle Woodward of Middletown, PA. Richard (b. ca 1636, Worcestershire, England/d. Oct. 10, 1706, Middletown, PA) Jane (b. ca 1637/d. Dec. 13, 1715). Richard and Jane married ca 1669. Martha left Chester County Monthly Meeting to marry Joseph.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 The wills of Chester Co., PA, 1713-1748, Will Abstracts WOODWARD, RICHARD. Middletown, Chester Co. Yeoman. September 6, 1706. January 8, 1706/7. C. 45. Other children Thomas, Jane, Mary, Sarah and Martha, wife of --- Baker. Executors: Wife Jane and son Joseph. Overseers: Sons Richard and Edward. Witnesses: Joseph Jarvis, John Worrilaw, James Cooper.

The twelve children of Joseph and Martha (Woodward) Baker were:

Mary Baker Born: Jan. 26, 1699 in Providence, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Died: Nov. 12, 1728 Married: Francis Yarnall, Jr. (b. 3 mo. 24, 1694/d. 8 mo. 8, 1775) Jan. 25, 1717. Son of Francis and Hannah (Baker) Yarnall. He later married widow, Mary Morris. Children: Hannah, Joseph, Jane, Aaron.

Richard Baker Born: Sept. 21, 1700 Died: 1731, Edgmont Township, PA Married: Elizabeth Hunter, daughter of Alexander and Hannah Hunter, of Middletown, PA. Richard died young and left a sizable estate to his widow and 3 children. Elizabeth later married Charles Moore. Note: Will information available.

Aaron Baker Born: Dec. 2, 1701 Died: 1783, Edgemont Township, PA Married: Mary Edwards (b. 1703) on 11 mo. 9, 1727. Daughter of John and Mary (Ingram) Edwards. Residence: Settled in E. Marlborough Township, PA. Later moved to Londongrove Township, where he died. Children (known): John, Mary, Martha, Esther, Aaron and Samuel.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 The wills of Chester Co., PA, 1778-1800, Will Abstracts BAKER, AARON. Londongrove. March 15, 1783. September 27, 1783. Provides for wife Mary. To the 3 children of son John, deceased, £15 to be divided. To daughter Mary £40 and to her 6 children £120 to be divided. To daughter Martha £100. To daughter Esther £100. To son Aaron 2/3 of my lands, that is 50 acres in W. Marlboro and my now dwelling plantation in Londongrove. To son Samuel 1/3 of the said land. To grandson Aaron Baker, my gun. Executors: Sons Aaron, Samuel. Witnesses: Moses Edwards, Thomas Edwards.

Ann Baker Born: Aug. 18, 1703, Middletown, Edgmont Township, PA Died: July 16, 1796, Edgemont Township, PA Married: James Sill, ca 1721, a sawyer by trade (b. ca 1700 in England, or Wales/d. 1774 in Edgemont Township). Son of John Sill who died in 1753, Chester County. Children (known): Ann, George, Richard, Mary, Martha and James

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 The wills of Chester Co., PA, 1778-1800, Will Abstracts SILL, ANN. Edgmont. September 2, 1779. No date of probate. To daughter Ann Cannady £10 etc. To son George silver buckles and sleeve buttons. To son Richard tea kettle. To daughter Mary Moris pewter plates, etc. To daughter Martha Houlston arm chair, etc. To granddaughter Ledy Sill my saddle. To granddaughter Sarah Cannady chinaware. Executors: Brother Nehemiah Baker, son James. No record of letters. Witnessed: Lydia Baker, Joseph Robins.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 The wills of Chester Co., PA, 1748-1766, Will Abstracts SILL, JAMES. Edgmont. July 3, 1772. April 15, 1774. Provides for wife Ann. To son James plantation in Edgmont subject to wife's life interest. To son Joseph £20. To son Richard £20, also all interest due me at my decease. To sons George and Michael £20 each. To daughters Mary Morris, Martha Holston and Ann Kennedy £20 each. To grandson James Regester £20 for services he did for me. Executors to sell plantation in Willistown. Remainder to wife Ann and son James, also Executors. Witnesses: Nehemiah Baker, Lydia Baker, Nathan Baker.

Susannah Baker Born: Feb. 18, 1705/6 Died: 1735/6 Married: Unmarried

Jane Baker Born: Dec. 7, 1706; Edgemont, Chester, PA Died: Unknown Married: Thomas Thomas ( b. ca 1702), eldest son of William and Ann Davis (Radnor) Thomas.

Jesse Baker Born: Mar. 19, 1709 Died: 1789 Married: Ann Regester in 1730. Daughter of David and Lydia Regester. Buried: Probably Middletown (Hicksite) Burial Ground.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 The wills of Chester Co., PA, 1748-1766, Will Abstracts REGESTER, DAVID. Edgmont. Yeoman. January 13, 1750. April 24, 1751. C. 276. To son Robert 5 shillings and to his son David my large Bible. To daughters Mary Jackson, Lydia Baker and Ann Baker 5 shillings each. To grandson David, son of Jesse Baker £5 at 21. To grandchildren Nathan and Lydia Scott £7 due from their father, John Scott. To son William wearing apparel and household goods. To son John my plantation in Edgmont where I live containing about 100 acres and all other estate. Executor: Son John. Witnesses: Abel Green, Jonathan Howell, Cad. Evans.

Sarah Baker Born: Mar. 18, 1711 Died: Oct. 15, 1750 Married: Philip Ottey (d. Oct. 5, 1750) on May 8, 1730. Son of John and Ann Ottey. Marriage record from St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Chester, PA

Joseph Baker, Jr. Born: Feb. 5, 1713 Died: 1736 Married: Unmarried

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 The wills of Chester Co., PA, 1713-1748, Will Abstracts BAKER, JOSEPH. Edgmont, yeoman. July 15, 1736. August 31, 1736. B. 7. To my mother Martha Baker the rents of my plantation in Edgmont until brother John is 21 and then I devise said land 200 acres to my brothers Nehemiah and John, subject to the charges in will of my father Joseph Baker, also £10 to be paid my sister Sarah. Remainder to brothers and sisters equally. Executor: brother Jesse Baker. Witnesses: Abraham Howell, John Taylor.

Rachel Baker Born: Feb. 5, 1715 Died: Unknown Married: Benjamin Hampton (b. ca 1712) on Mar. 31, 1733; at Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA.

• Nehemiah Baker

John Baker Born: Jan. 26, 1719, Edgemont Died: Unknown Married: Margaret (?) (d. Apr. 18, 1795, and was buried next day in Middletown Cemetery) Buried: Oct. 7, 1801 in Middletown Cemetery Note: His Adm. #207, 150 1/2 with letters granted Joseph Baker and Elizabeth Baker Oct. 19, 1801.

Nehemiah Baker and Lydia (Regester) Baker

Nehemiah Baker Born: Nov. 19, 1717 Died: 1778 in Edgemont Township, Chester, PA Married: Lydia Regester, ca. 1741 Residence: Settled in Edgemont Township Buried: Unknown, probably Middletown Cemetery Note: He was a land owner in Thornbury Township in 1774. Letters of Intestacy granted Chester County 10-21-1778, B-275 to Joseph and Nehemiah Baker in estate of Lydia Baker. To these two were granted letters also 10-21-1778, Chester County, Will F-311 in estate of Nehemiah, Will dated 4-13-1778.

Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 The wills of Chester Co., PA, 1713-1748, Will Abstracts BAKER, NEHEMIAH. Edgmont. April 13, 1778. October 21, 1778. Provides for wife Lydia. To daughter Mary Reece £5. To son Joseph £5. To daughter Hannah Baker £5. To daughter Lydia Richardson £10. To son Nathan the north end of my plantation now in his possession containing about 40 acres, also £5. To daughter Phebe Baker £5. To son Nehemiah my plantation in Edgmont and Thornbury where I now dwell, also stock. To grandson Nehemiah Richardson £5, grandson Nehemiah Baker £5, grandson Nehemiah Reece £5. To grandson Aaron son of Nathan Baker £5 when they arrive at 21. Executors: Sons Joseph and Nehemiah. Witnesses: Daniel Broomall, Thomas Evans.

Lydia Regester Born: 1717 in Edgemont Township, Chester, PA Died: October 20, 1804 Married: Nehemiah Baker, ca 1741 Buried: Unknown Note: Daughter of David and Lydia Regester (ca 1730). This Lydia is a sister of Anne, who was the wife of Jesse Baker.

The seven children of Nehemiah and Lydia (Regester) Baker were:

Mary Baker Born: ca 1742 Died: Unknown Married: William Reese son of Hannah Yarnall and Caleb Reese. Later married Philip Mendenhall. Buried: Unknown

Joseph Baker Born: May 29, 1745 Died: March 14, 1827 Married: Mary Yarnall (b. Jan. 24, 1752/d. Apr. 22, 1825) at Middletown (Hicksite) Cemetery 2 days later. Mary was the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Hannens) Yarnall. Buried: Unknown Note: A cooper by trade. He cared for wounded at Valley Forge and Brandywine during the Revolutionary War.

Hannah Baker Born: ca 1746 Died: Unknown Married: Joseph Baker on Jan. 21, 1764

The following Abstract is not yet confirmed: Pennsylvania Wills, 1682-1834 The wills of Chester Co., PA, 1778-1800, Will Abstracts BAKER, JOSEPH. Edgmont. January 6, 1787. February 27, 1787.To wife Hannah all estate absolutely except wearing apparel to nephew Methusalem Davis. Executors: Wife Hannah, brother-in-law Joseph Baker. Witnesses: John Worrall, Jesse Haines.

Lydia Baker Born: Oct. 25, 1751 Died: Unknown Married: John Richardson, on March 27, 1770, in Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA

Phebe Baker Born: May 31, 1753 Died: 1800 Married: Aaron Baker (b. 1754) son of Aaron Baker and Mary Black or Elizabeth Regester

Nehemiah Baker Born: 1754 Died: Jan. 31, 1817 Married: Anne Baker (b. 1758) daughter of Aaron Baker and Elizabeth Regester Buried: Middletown (Hicksite) Burial Ground on Feb. 2, 1817. Note: Letters granted Feb. 11, 1817, in his estate #1340 to Administrators William and Nehemiah Baker.

• Nathan Baker

Nathan Baker and Elizabeth (Baker) Baker; and later Hannah (Jordan) Baker

Nathan Baker Born: 1757 in Edgemont Township Died: October 20, 1804 Married: Elizabeth Baker at Old Swedes Church in Philadelphia, PA, on Sept. 3, 1772 Buried: Next to Elizabeth at Middletown Friends Cemetery on Oct. 21, 1804

Note: Nathan was a Farmer that moved to Chester County, Pa. around 1789. After Elizabeth's death, Nathan married Hannah Jordan (see below) before migrating to Washington County, PA. in about 1798 and settled in East Bethlehem township. He was a Revolutionary soldier, his name appearing in 2nd Company of 7th Battalion, known as Edgemont Company, Chester County Militia, commanded by Capt. Daniel Calvert and Colonel George Pierce-1780 and 82. Ref: Pa. Archives, 5th series, 5th volume, pp. 703, 796 and 849. Soon after settling in Washington County, Nathan returned to Chester County from Baltimore, MD, with a drove of horses, and while there took sick and died, and was buried beside his first wife, Elizabeth.

From Beers: Nathan Baker was a resident of New Jersey, and lived near Philadelphia for several years, finally removing with his family to Chester county, Penn. Afterward he purchased a farm of 150 acres in Washington county, near Fredericktown, where he managed a mill, drove stock and carried on the work of the farm.

Elizabeth Baker (Wife #1) Born: 1760 Buried: Middletown Friends Cemetery on Nov. 24, 1794 Married: Nathan Baker Note: Elizabeth was the daughter of Aaron Baker (a son of Richard Baker). Note: Her maiden name was also 'Baker'.

Hannah Jordan <a widow> (Wife #2) Born: Unknown Buried: Unknown Married: Nathan Baker Note: Migrated with Nathan to Washington County, PA. Hannah was said to be the first white woman in Washington County.

The eight children of Nathan and Elizabeth (Baker) Baker were:

Aaron Baker Born: 1775 Died: 1891 Married: Ruth Jordan Residence: The old homestead on Fishpot Run.

Lydia Baker Born: 1777 Died: 1824 Married: Benjamin Townsend Residence: They migrated to Columbia County, OH

Nehemiah Baker Born: 1779 Died: 1851 Married: Eliza Pyle (b. July 1793/d. July 4, 1825) Residence: Settled in E. Bethlehem Township on a farm adjoining the old Baker homestead.

• David Baker

Mary Baker Born: 1784 Died: Unknown Married: Joshua Linton Residence: Near Centerville

Joseph Baker Born: July 9, 1786 in Maryland Died: July 22, 1863 Married: Mary Corwin of Amwell Township (b. Nov. 1, 1797/d. July 20, 1868). Children: Eunice, born November 15, 1818; Alpheus, born May 27, 1821; Stephen, born June 8, 1824; Sophia, born September 29, 1826 (deceased August 9, 1840); Asenath, born August 22, 1829; Enoch, born April 5, 1832; Zachariah, born December 19, 1835; Ruth, born November 11, 1837, and David, born August 20, 1842. Residence: Settled in Amwell Township Notes: Joseph passed his early youth at home, attending the rate schools, and assisting in the farm duties. When seventeen years of age, his father died, and he then learned the carpenter's trade of Spencer McKay, which he followed many years. He first purchased the Miller farm, comprising thirty acres, and in 1830 bought the place which is now the property of his son Zachariah, and here passed the remainder of his life. He was a successful business man, and his property represented the result of his own integrity, economy and perseverance. Politically he was formerly an Old-line Whig, afterward becoming a Republican. He and his wife were members of the Baptist Church at Mount Vernon. Click here for son Enoch Baker's (born April 5, 1832), Civil War Veteran's Card File.

Enoch Baker Born: Nov. 28, 1788 in Maryland Died: Aug. 29, 1861 Married: Elizabeth Jennings of Lone Pile, Amwell Township Buried: Both are buried at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, Ten Mile, PA, where they were members by their profession of faith on Oct. 1, 1834. Note: Enoch's mother died in 1794 when he was very young. He was a Blacksmith by trade with Nathan Pyle. He later worked as a journeyman with Christopher Slusher. He later purchased a farm on the road from Lone Pine to Ten Mile, where he spent the rest of his life. At one time he owned 55 acres in Amwell Township. In the 1850 Census, his real estate was valued at $8,313. Enoch was a Republican.

Nathan Baker Born: 1791 Died: Unknown Married: Abigail Ruble. Their children were Levi, Lavina, David, Mary Ann, Albert, Malinda, and Hiram. Residence: Settled in Columbia County, OH

The four children of Nathan and Hannah (Jordan) Baker were:

William Baker Born: 1797 Died: Unknown Married: Elizabeth Corwin Residence: Settled in Knox County, OH

Israel Baker Born: 1799 Died: Unknown Married: Mary Edwards Residence: Settled in Licking County, OH

Hannah Baker Born: 1801 Died: Unknown Married: William Register Residence: On a farm adjoining the old Baker homestead.

Mahlon Baker Born: 1803 Died: Unknown Married: Jane Craig Residence: Settled in Greene, PA

David Baker and Margaret (Robins) Baker

David Baker Born: ca 1781 Died: Unknown Married: Margaret Robins; ca 1805 Buried: Unknown

Margaret Robins Born: Feb. 10, 1780 Died: Mar. 20, 1852 Married: David Baker Residence: David and Margaret lived near the old Baker homestead on Fishpot Run, Washington Co., PA, until death. Buried: Unknown Note: Daughter of Joseph and Jane [Hoopes] Robins

The seven children of David and Margaret (Robins) Baker were:

Click here for a rather frightful collage of David and Margaret's adult children.

Elizabeth Baker Born: 1805 Died: 1872 Married: Thomas Horton

Hiram Baker Born: 1807 Died: 1891 Married: Mary McDonough

Sarah Baker Born: Nov. 9, 1813 Died: 1902 Married: Daniel Dunn, son of Samuel and Jane McIntyre Dunn

• Enoch Baker

Jane Robins Baker Born: 1818 Died: 1878 Married: Benjamin White

Emeline C. Baker Born: Sept. 24, 1823 Died: July 3rd, 1880. Buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Amwell Township Married: Unmarried

Joseph Baker Born: Unknown Died: Unknown Married: Unmarried

Enoch Baker and Margaret Cooper (Speers) Baker

Enoch Baker Born: Dec. 25, 1815 in Beallsville Township, Washington County, PA. Died: Jan. 7, 1882 Married: Margaret Speers Residence: Moved to Ten Mile village in Amwell Township, Washington County, PA Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Ten Mile village, Washington County, PA Note: Enoch bought a farm nears Bakers Station on the old narrow gauge railroad between Waynesburg, Greene County and Washington, PA, known as "Sunset." Enoch was primarily a sheep farmer. He was a liberal supporter of the Presbyterian Church and active in community affairs, having held several township offices. Images of Enoch Baker's Last Will and Testament: EnochBaker_WillPg1.JPG, EnochBaker_WillPg2.JPG, EnochBaker_WillPg3.JPG, EnochBaker_WillPg4.JPG, OR Click here to view the transcribed version of Enoch Baker's Last Will and Testament.

Margaret Cooper Speers Born: Sept. 29, 1822 Died: Apr. 12, 1912 Married: Enoch Baker Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Ten Mile village, Washington County, PA Note: Daughter of Apollos and Elizabeth (Cooper) Speers. Click here for a picture of Margaret taken with her son David B. and his son Simon S. and his grandson Edward David Baker. Click here for Margaret's obituary from the front page of the Washington Observer. Note: She shared the headlines with the Titanic disaster.

The eight children of Enoch and Margaret (Speers) Baker were:

Sarah Jane Baker Born: Dec. 13, 1839 Died: May 24, 1893 Married: Albert Voorhees (I have a lot on Voorhees. See the link at the top of this web site). Residence: Danville, IL

Nancy Maria Baker Born: Jan. 24, 1843 Died: Aug. 24, 1900 Married: J. Newton Horn Residence: Near Zollarsville, PA Buried: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Ten Mile Village, PA Note: After Nancy's death, Horn married Mattie E. Doak in April of 1902 Click here for a picture of Nancy Maria (Baker) Horn. Click here for a picture of J. Newton Horn with Nancy Maria Baker (1st wife). Click here for a picture of J. Newton Horn with Mattie Doak (2nd wife). Click here for a picture of J. Newton Horn's Civil War reunion.

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A few days ago, in response to my post on this family to the MID-MARCH list, Betty Blockus wrote to tell me that she has a copy of the will of Robert Baker who died in Edgmond, Shropshire in 1671. In this will he mentions his wife Mary AND his sons John and his wife Dorothy, as well as Joseph, Hannah, Sarah, and Mary and son John's daughter Rebeckah. [John Baker, who died in PA in 1686, had three others daughters after 1671, who also emigrated with their father (their mother having died in England)].

Now, unless the will of John Baker who died in 1672 also mentioned these same people, it seems pretty clear that the parents of the Baker siblings who came to PA in 1684 were Robert and Mary (?) Baker of Edgmond, Shropshire, England, rather than John Baker. Any connection to Sir Richard Baker the Chronicler, a descendant of the Sissinghurst, Co. Kent Bakers, and the Mainwarings of Shropshire and Cheshire still remains to be explored.

http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/BAKER/1998-03/0888951740

A Joseph Baker mentioned in History of Chester County

What reception this met with from the justices to whom it was presented is not recorded. At u. special session held 4, 26, 1700, at Henry Hollingsworth's bouse, it was

" Agreed that the Justices with four or more of the substantial free houldera and the Treasurer meet at the house of Henry HoUingsworth the 30th of the 5th month next, and Henry HoUingsworth is ordered to give notice thereof to Walter Marten to bring in his duplicates and warrants with him."

The persons nominated for assessors by the justices were John Hood, Nathaniel Lamplew, Joseph Baker, and Nathaniel Newland. The justices and assessors accordingly met, as appointed, and ordered that forthwith warrants be issued to the constables that they bring in certificates in writing of the names of every person residing within their presincts and of the substance or valew of every of their estates, etc. August, 1743, the grand jury having examined the accounts, find that the assessors received four shillings per day for their services, which is thought to exceed the allowance by act of Assembly,

The following is perhaps as complete a list of the assessors as can be gleaned from the records :

1700.-^ohn Hood, Nathaniel Lamplew, Joseph Baker, Nathaniel Newland 1708.-Juhu Bezer, Lewis Lewis, John Bennit, Adam Roads, John Worrall.

More JOseph and Richard Bakers mentioned in document.

http://archive.org/stream/cu31924005813518/cu31924005813518_djvu.txt