Who was Persis Baker?

Persis Baker (1726–1784) was born in Westboro, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westboro, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Persis Baker 1726–1784

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

Born 8 Nov 1726 · Westboro, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Died 3 Nov 1784 · Westboro, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Father Lieut Edward Baker

Mother Persis Brigham

Spouse Capt Jonas Brigham

Children Antipas Brigham, Barnabas Brigham, Capt Antipas Brigham, Daniel Brigham, David Brigham, Edward Brigham, Eli A M Brigham, Hannah Brigham, Jonas Brigham Jr, Joseph Brigham, Martha Brigham, Persis Brigham, William Brigham

Siblings Abigail Baker, Edward Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Ezra Baker, Hepsibath Baker, Hon Samuel Baker, Joseph Baker, Leveniah Baker, Mary Baker, Solomon Baker

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Massachusetts Marriages Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

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Biography

In 1726, Persis Baker entered the world in Westboro, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA, born to lieut edward baker and persis brigham. Persis Baker married capt jonas brigham, and had children including antipas brigham, barnabas brigham, capt antipas brigham, daniel brigham, david brigham, edward brigham, eli a m brigham, hannah brigham, jonas brigham jr, joseph brigham, martha brigham, persis brigham, william brigham. Persis Baker passed away in 1784 in Westboro, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

Life Timeline

1726

Birth of Persis Baker in Westboro, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1784

Death of Persis Baker in Westboro, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Persis Baker

This ancestor line traces from Hornby Castle, Lancashire, England (1510) to Westboro, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA (1726) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Persis Baker (1726–1784) was born in Westboro, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA and died in Westboro, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 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 Persis 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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