Who was Charles Baker?

Charles Baker (1862–1942) was born in Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL and died in Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Charles C. Baker 1862–1942

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 SEP 1862 · Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL

Died 12 NOV 1942 · Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL

Father James J Baker

Mother Martha Dorris

Spouse Mary Wynn

Siblings John W Baker, Living , Mary Jane Baker, Rebecca Baker, Sarah Anne Josephine Baker, William J Baker

Records

1870 U.S. Census, State of … Cemeteries Elmore Co., Alabama, v. … Chrissy Coleman-Chapman, WilliamColeman1 Dorris.GED JenningsThomason3.FTW Judge of Probate, Elmore Co., … Judge of Probate, Elmore Co., … Linda Blankenship, Cemeteries Elmore Co., … Probate Records, Elmore Co., AL, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

James J Baker

Martha Dorris

Spouse(s)

Mary Wynn

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Charles C. Baker began in 1862 in Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL. Charles C. Baker married mary wynn. Charles C. Baker passed away in 1942 in Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL.

Sources

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Record 1870 U.S. Census, State of Alabama, Elmore Co.
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Record Cemeteries Elmore Co., Alabama, v. 1
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Record Chrissy Coleman-Chapman, WilliamColeman1
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Record Dorris.GED
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Record JenningsThomason3.FTW
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Record Judge of Probate, Elmore Co., AL, Marriage Book "C", Elmore Co., AL, 1879-1892 (Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints)
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Record Judge of Probate, Elmore Co., AL, Probate Records, Elmore Co., AL, Book "A", 1867-1881 (Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints)
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Record Linda Blankenship, Cemeteries Elmore Co., Alabama, v. 1
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Record Probate Records, Elmore Co., AL, Book "A", 1867-1881

Life Timeline

1862

Birth of Charles C. Baker in Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL

Birth

1942

Death of Charles C. Baker in Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Baker

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1725) to Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL (1862) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charles Baker (1862–1942) was born in Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL and died in Wetumpka, Elmore Co., AL. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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