YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Abigail Baker 1736–1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1736

Birth Location: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 14 Feb 1795

Death Location: Lima, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Jesse Baker

Mother: Ann Regester

Spouse(s): Edward Griswold

Children(s): Elisha Grissell, Mary Griswold, Jesse Griswold, Lydia Griswold, Ann Griswold, Christina Griswold, Jane Griswold, John Griswold

The story of Abigail Baker began in 1736 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Abigail Baker married Edward Griswold, and had children including Ann Griswold, Christina Griswold, Elisha Grissell, Jane Griswold, Jesse Griswold, John Griswold, Lydia Griswold, Mary Griswold. Abigail Baker passed away in 1795 in Lima, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Find more search results for Abigail Baker
AB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Abigail Baker began in 1736 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Abigail Baker married Edward Griswold, and had children including Ann Griswold, Christina Griswold, Elisha Grissell, Jane Griswold, Jesse Griswold, John Griswold, Lydia Griswold, Mary Griswold.
  • Abigail Baker passed away in 1795 in Lima, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Baker
1709–1789
Birth Location: Edgemont, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
JB
Ann Regester
1711–1804
Birth Location: Edgemont, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
AR

Spouses(s)

Edward Griswold
1734–1815
Birth Location: Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
EG

Children(s)

Elisha Grissell
1767–1814
Birth Location: Hartford, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
EG
Mary Griswold
1757–1834
Birth Location: Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
MG
Jesse Griswold
1765–1818
Birth Location: Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
JG
Lydia Griswold
1766–1850
Birth Location: Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
LG
Ann Griswold
1769–
Birth Location: –
AG
Christina Griswold
1775–
Birth Location: –
CG
Jane Griswold
1778–1857
Birth Location: Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
JG
John Griswold
1773–1815
Birth Location: Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
JG

Abigail Baker's Ancestors

Self
Abigail Baker
1736–1795
Birth Place: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Jesse Woodward Baker
1709–1789
Edgemont, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Ann Regester
1711–1804
Edgemont, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Joseph ("The Nephew") Baker
1673–1735
Shropshire, England, United Kingdom
Martha Woodward
1676–1775
Thornbury, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
David Regester
1690–1751
Edgemont, Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Lydia Yarnall
1695–1734
Edgemont, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Woodward
1636–1706
Jane Nyle
1647–1715
John Yarnall
1670–
Sarah Dickenson
1664–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Woodward
1615–1654

Abigail Baker's Descendants

1.
AB
Abigail Baker (1736–14 Feb 1795) m. Edward Griswold (1734–15 Aug 1815)
  1. 1. Elisha Grissell 1767–1814 m. Edith Baum 1764–1820
    1. 1. Abigail (Grissel) Criswold 1794–1863 m. Robert Walker 1790–1868
      1. 1. William (H) Walker 1834–1902
      2. 2. Edith (Malissa) Walker 1827–1868 m. Hezekiah (Adison) Benedict 1827–1868
        1. 1. Harry (MontDell "Dell") Benedict 1868–1916
        2. 2. Charles (H.) Benedict 1859–1925
        3. 3. Addison Benedict 1865–1890
        4. 4. Mary (Ann Jacintha) Benedict 1849–1926 m. John (L.) Morris 1844–1911
        5. 5. George (Burman) Benedict 1862–1949
        6. 6. Eoline (Jane) Benedict 1854–1861
        7. 7. Ruth (Abigail) Benedict 1856–1923
        8. 8. Isaac (Lincoln) Benedict 1860–
      3. 3. Elisha Walker 1822–1903
      4. 4. Robert (A Walker) Jr 1832–1891 m. Julia (Ann) Myers 1838–1907
      5. 5. Sarah (C.) Walker 1846–
      6. 6. Jesse (P.) Walker 1824–1891 m. Orlina (S) Benedict 1824–1884
        1. 1. Newton (J.) Walker 1863–1945
        2. 2. William (Robert) Walker 1849–1912 m. Alice (Evelyn) Rudd 1855–1937
        3. 3. Adaline (F) Walker 1853–1877
      7. 7. Abigail ("Abba" J.) Walker 1829–1887
      8. 8. Susanna (B.) Walker 1818–1891
      9. 9. Rachel (Ann) Walker 1824–1899
      10. 10. Thornton (R.) Walker 1844–
    2. 2. Norris Grissell 1788–1871
    3. 3. Lydia Grissell 1790–1857
    4. 4. Susan Griswold 1794–
    5. 5. Thomas Grissell 1795–1878
    6. 6. Elisha Grissell 1797–1847
    7. 7. Jesse Grissell 1803–1874
    8. 8. Christiana Griswold 1809–
  2. 2. Mary Griswold 1757–1834 m. Samuel Woodward 1750–1835
    1. 1. Charles Woodward 1798–1870
    2. 2. Mary Griswold 1783–1859 m. John Gillett 1776–1857
      1. 1. Rufus (Woodward) Gillett 1825–1906 m. Charlotte (Martha) Smith 1825–1913
        1. 1. Mary (Woodward) Gillett 1849–1930 m. Henry (Kirke Lathrop) Jr 1847–1916
        2. 2. Harriet (Winchell) Gillet 1854–1930 m. William (Randall Ellis) 1852 1852–1940
        3. 3. Charles (S) Gillett 1850–1876
    3. 3. Griswold Woodward 1791–1847
    4. 4. Elijah Woodward 1789–1817
    5. 5. Laura Woodward 1785–1801
    6. 6. Samuel (Bayard) Woodward 1787–1850 m. Maria Porter 1797–1873
      1. 1. Henry Woodward 1822–1907 m. Mary Hunt 1829–1872
        1. 1. Alice (Hunt) Woodward 1856–1941
        2. 2. Harry (Andrew) Woodward 1860–1932
        3. 3. Katie (Burns) Woodward 1858–1866
        4. 4. Norman (P.) Woodward 1864–1939
        5. 5. Maria (P.) Woodward 1859–1940
        6. 6. Mary (H.) Woodward 1871–1961
      2. 2. Maria (Porter) Woodward 1826–1911
      3. 3. Charles Woodward 1816–1883
      4. 4. Stanley (Griswold) Woodward 1821–1897
      5. 5. Edwin (Porter) Woodward 1828–1829
      6. 6. Algernon (Sidney) Woodward 1835–1836
      7. 7. Catherine (Todd) Woodward 1831–1849
      8. 8. Urania (Battelle) Woodward 1817–1857
      9. 9. Rufus Woodward 1819–1885 m. Nancy (Jane) Fox 1825–1905
        1. 1. Lemuel (Fox) Woodward 1857–1931
        2. 2. Rufus (Stanley) Woodward 1859–1927 m. Stella (B) Brooks 1869–1937
        3. 3. Ralph Woodward 1862–1928
        4. 4. Jane Woodward 1864–1943
      10. 10. Samuel Woodward 1825–1888
      11. 11. Edwin (Porter) Woodward 1832–1910
    7. 7. Henry Woodward 1795–1832
    8. 8. Rufus Woodward 1793–1823
  3. 3. Jesse Griswold 1765–1818
  4. 4. Lydia Griswold 1766–1850
  5. 5. Ann Griswold 1769–
  6. 6. Christina Griswold 1775–
  7. 7. Jane Griswold 1778–1857
  8. 8. John Griswold 1773–1815

Abigail Baker's Timeline

2 Records

1736
1736
Birth of Abigail Baker in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
1795
14 Feb 1795
Age 59
Death of Abigail Baker in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1736
    Event Place: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1795
    Event Place: Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lima, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
Find more search results for Abigail Baker

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE