Who was Priscilla Baker?

Priscilla Baker (1724–1812) was born in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Priscilla Baker 1724–1812

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 4 AUG 1724 · Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 16 MAR 1812 · Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Baker

Mother Mary Capen

Spouse Tarrant Putnam

Children Elijah Putnam, Elizabeth Putnam, Israel Putnam, Lydia Putnam, Martha Putnam, Molly Putnam, Priscilla Putnam, Rebecca Putnam, Sarah Putnam, Son Putnam, Tarrant Putnam

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The story of Priscilla Baker began in 1724 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Priscilla Baker married tarrant putnam, and had children including elijah putnam, elizabeth putnam, israel putnam, lydia putnam, martha putnam, molly putnam, priscilla putnam, rebecca putnam, sarah putnam, son putnam, tarrant putnam. Priscilla Baker passed away in 1812 in Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Priscilla Baker in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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Death of Priscilla Baker in Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Priscilla Baker

This ancestor line traces from Soissons, Bourgogne, France (1000) to Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1724) across 13 generations.

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: Priscilla Baker (1724–1812) was born in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Sutton, Worcester, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Priscilla 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 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
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