Who was Gideon Baker?

Gideon Baker (1711–1805) was born in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Gideon Baker 1711–1805

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Born 27 NOV 1711 · Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA

Died 19 DEC 1805 · Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA

Spouse Thankful Bliss

Children Alpheus Baker, Bliss Baker, Elisha Baker, Lebbeus Baker, Lemuel Baker, Sabra Baker

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Gideon Baker was born in 1711 in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA. In 1790, Gideon Baker resided in New London, Connecticut, USA. Gideon Baker married thankful bliss, and had children including alpheus baker, bliss baker, elisha baker, lebbeus baker, lemuel baker, sabra baker. Gideon Baker passed away in 1805 in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Birth of Gideon Baker in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA

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Gideon Baker resided here in New London, Connecticut, USA

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Death of Gideon Baker in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA

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: Gideon Baker (1711–1805) was born in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Gideon Baker PTP

1711–1805

Montville, New London, Connecticut, USA