Who was Joseph BAKER?

Joseph BAKER (1781–1865) was born in Orange, North Carolina, USA and died in Sigel, Shelby, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph H. BAKER 1781–1865

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 20 MAR 1781 · Orange, North Carolina, USA

Died 22 FEB 1865 · Sigel, Shelby, Illinois, USA

Father Samuel Baker

Mother Elizabeth Daniels

Siblings Anne Baker, Caty Baker, Franklin Baker, John Baker, Lucretia Baker, Richard Baker, Samuel Baker, Sophia Baker, Thomas Baker, Tryphena Poker Baker, William Baker

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Baker

Elizabeth Daniels

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Joseph H. BAKER was born in 1781 in Orange, North Carolina, USA, the child of samuel baker and elizabeth daniels. Joseph H. BAKER passed away in 1865 in Sigel, Shelby, Illinois, USA.

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1781

Birth of Joseph H. BAKER in Orange, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1865

Death of Joseph H. BAKER in Sigel, Shelby, Illinois, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph BAKER

This ancestor line traces from New London, New London, Connecticut, 13 Colonies (1654) to Orange, North Carolina, USA (1781) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph BAKER (1781–1865) was born in Orange, North Carolina, USA and died in Sigel, Shelby, Illinois, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 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 5 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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