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Philip Peter Baker 1759–1837

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

Born 26 Feb 1759 · Mt. Olive, Shenandoah, VA

Died 2 May 1837 · Strasburg Junction, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA

Father Philip Baker

Mother Juliana Ule Shoemaker

Siblings Catherine Elizabeth Baker, Christian Baker, Christina Baker, Daniel Baker, David Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Hannah Baker, Henry Baker, Jacob Baker, John Baker, Martin Baker, Mary Ann Baker, Mary Barbara Baker, Mary Magdalena Molly Baker, Samuel Baker, William Baker

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Philip Baker

Juliana Ule Shoemaker

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Children

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Biography

The story of Philip Peter Baker began in 1759 in Mt. Olive, Shenandoah, VA. Philip Peter Baker passed away in 1837 in Strasburg Junction, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA.

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Birth of Philip Peter Baker in Mt. Olive, Shenandoah, VA

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1837

Death of Philip Peter Baker in Strasburg Junction, Shenandoah County, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Philip Baker

This ancestor line traces from Hoya, Niedersachsen, Germany (1405) to Mt. Olive, Shenandoah, VA (1759) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Philip Baker (1759–1837) was born in Mt. Olive, Shenandoah, VA and died in Strasburg Junction, Shenandoah County, Virginia, 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 Philip 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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