Who was Daniel Baker?

Daniel Baker (1718–1780) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Daniel Baker 1718–1780

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

Born 5 Sep 1718 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Died 22 May 1780 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts

Father Joseph Baker

Mother Isabel Sherman

Siblings Daniel Baker, Francis Baker, Friends Baker, George Baker, Isabel Baker, Jemima Baker, Job Baker, Joseph Sherman Baker, Joseph Baker, Samuel Baker

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) U.S. and International Marriage Records, … The New England Historical & … Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Baker

Isabel Sherman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Daniel Baker began in 1718 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Daniel Baker passed away in 1780 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

Life Timeline

1718

Birth of Daniel Baker in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts

Birth

1780

Death of Daniel Baker in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Baker

This ancestor line traces from Towneley Hall, Lancashire, England (1415) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1718) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Daniel Baker (1718–1780) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts. 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 Daniel 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 11 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.