YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Elmer Baker 1868–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 AUG 1868

Birth Location: Indiana, United States

Death Date: 17 AUG 1937

Death Location: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States

Father: Alexander Baker

Mother: Nancy Stroube

Spouse(s): Elsa Quinn

Children(s): Roy Baker, Ruth Baker

In 1868, Elmer Baker entered the world in Indiana, United States, born to Alexander Baker And Nancy Elizabeth Stroube. In 1870, Elmer Baker was recorded in the census in Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana, United States. In 1880, Elmer Baker was employed. Elmer Baker married Elsa Quinn, and had children including Roy Baker, Ruth Baker. Elmer Baker passed away in 1937 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States.

Find more search results for Elmer Baker
EB

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

  • In 1868, Elmer Baker entered the world in Indiana, United States, born to Alexander Baker And Nancy Elizabeth Stroube.
  • In 1870, Elmer Baker was recorded in the census in Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana, United States.
  • In 1880, Elmer Baker was employed.
  • Elmer Baker married Elsa Quinn, and had children including Roy Baker, Ruth Baker.
  • Elmer Baker passed away in 1937 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elmer Baker's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Baker
1868–1937
Birth Place: Indiana, United States
Parents
Alexander Baker
1827–1898
Maryland, United States
Nancy (Elizabeth) Stroube
1838–1914
Rush County, Indiana, United States
Grandparents
Malden Baker
1802–1894
Calvert County, Maryland, United States
Eliza Cullumbaugh
1806–1885
Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Baker
1761–1825
Ann Stewart
1766–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Baker
1710–
Margret Pheland
1711–

Elmer Baker's Descendants

1.
EB
Elmer Baker (6 AUG 1868–17 AUG 1937) m. Elsa Quinn (18 NOV 1874–5 MAY 1959)
  1. 1. Roy Baker 1896–1959 m. Elizabeth (M.) White 1901–1970
    1. 1. Roy (Baker) II 1920–1997 m. Angeline (M.) Pontillo 1923–2016
  2. 2. Ruth Baker 1899–1979 m. William (Carl) Schwomeyer 1898–1952

Elmer Baker's Timeline

7 Records

1868
6 AUG 1868
Birth of Elmer Baker in Indiana, United States
Indiana, United States
1870
4 AUG 1870
Age 2
Elmer Baker appeared in census in Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
1880
1880
Age 12
Elmer Baker was employed
None
1880
4 JUN 1880
Age 12
Elmer Baker appeared in census in Van Buren Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
Van Buren Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
1900
FROM 1900 TO 1920
Age 32
Elmer Baker was employed
None
1930
1930
Age 62
Elmer Baker was employed
None
1937
17 AUG 1937
Age 69
Death of Elmer Baker in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States
Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 AUG 1868
    Event Place: Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 US Census, Page 31, Age 1 in Aug 1870, born in Indiana.
    [2] 1880 US Census, Enum Dist 288, Page 4, Age 11 in Jun 1880, born in Indiana.
    [3] tombstone
    [4] 1900 US Census, Enum Dist 55, Sheet 1B, Born Aug 1868 in Indiana.
    [5] 1910 US Census, Enum Dist 119, Sheet 2A, Age 41 in Apr 1910, born in Indiana.
    [6] 1930 US Census, Enum Dist 58-10, Sheet 2A, Age 61 in Apr 1930, born in Indiana.
    [7] 1920 US Census, Enum Dist 147, Sheet 14A, Age 51 in Jan 1920, born in Indiana.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 4 AUG 1870
    Event Place: Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1870 US Census, Page 31

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source: 1880 US Census, Enum Dist 288, Page 4

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 4 JUN 1880
    Event Place: Van Buren Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1880 US Census, Enum Dist 288, Page 4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: FROM 1900 TO 1920
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 US Census, Enum Dist 55, Sheet 1B
    [2] 1910 US Census, Enum Dist 119, Sheet 2A
    [3] 1920 US Census, Enum Dist 147, Sheet 14A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source: 1930 US Census, Enum Dist 58-10, Sheet 2A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 AUG 1937
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: tombstone

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: tombstone

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