Who was Joseph Baker?

Joseph Baker (1781–1865) was born in Orange, North Carolina, United States and died in Sigel, Shelby, Illinois, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph H Baker 1781–1865

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 20 Mar 1781 · Orange, North Carolina, United States

Died 22 Feb 1865 · Sigel, Shelby, Illinois, United States

Father Joseph Joel Baker

Mother Mary Polly Walker

Siblings Able William Baker, Bryce Brice Baker, Jane Baker, John Baker, Sally Baker, Susan Baker, William Baker

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Immediate Family

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Joseph Joel Baker

Mary Polly Walker

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Biography

Joseph H Baker was born in 1781 in Orange, North Carolina, United States, the child of joseph joel baker and mary polly walker. Joseph H Baker passed away in 1865 in Sigel, Shelby, Illinois, United States.

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Birth of Joseph H Baker in Orange, North Carolina, United States

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1865

Death of Joseph H Baker in Sigel, Shelby, Illinois, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Baker

This ancestor line traces from Ashwellthorpe, Norfolk, England (1470) to Orange, North Carolina, United States (1781) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Baker (1781–1865) was born in Orange, North Carolina, United States and died in Sigel, Shelby, Illinois, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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.
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