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Gilbert Arthur Baker 1888–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1888

Birth Location: Sistersville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: Nov 1977

Death Location: Pierpoint Cemetery, Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA

Father: William Baker

Mother: Susanna McCullough

Spouse(s): Bessie Brown

Children(s): Melba Baker, Philippa Spence, Winifred Baker, Beatrice Baker, Dale Baker

In 1888, Gilbert Arthur Baker entered the world in Sistersville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA, born to William Verninham Baker And Susanna Mccullough. In 1900, Gilbert Arthur Baker resided in Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Gilbert Arthur Baker resided in Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia, USA. Gilbert Arthur Baker married Bessie Ann Ida Brown, and had children including Beatrice Virginia Baker, Dale Arlen Baker, Melba Mabel Baker, Philippa Pearl Baker Spence, Winifred I Baker. Gilbert Arthur Baker passed away in 1977 in Pierpoint Cemetery, Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Gilbert Arthur Baker entered the world in Sistersville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA, born to William Verninham Baker And Susanna Mccullough.
  • In 1900, Gilbert Arthur Baker resided in Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Gilbert Arthur Baker resided in Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia, USA.
  • Gilbert Arthur Baker married Bessie Ann Ida Brown, and had children including Beatrice Virginia Baker, Dale Arlen Baker, Melba Mabel Baker, Philippa Pearl Baker Spence, Winifred I Baker.
  • Gilbert Arthur Baker passed away in 1977 in Pierpoint Cemetery, Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Baker
1856–1911
Birth Location: Woodsfield, Monroe, Ohio, USA
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Susanna McCullough
1854–1921
Birth Location: Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA
SM

Spouses(s)

Bessie Brown
1892–1974
Birth Location: Middlebourne, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Melba Baker
1908–2005
Birth Location: Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
MB
Philippa Spence
1920–2009
Birth Location: Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
PS
Winifred Baker
1925–
Birth Location: Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
WB
Beatrice Baker
1918–1991
Birth Location: Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
BB
Dale Baker
1912–2004
Birth Location: Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
DB

Gilbert Baker's Ancestors

Self
Gilbert Baker
1888–1977
Birth Place: Sistersville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
Parents
William Verninham Baker
1856–1911
Woodsfield, Monroe, Ohio, USA
Susanna McCullough
1854–1921
Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Henry (Harrison) Baker
1822–1908
Center, Monroe, Ohio, USA
Emily (Jane) Hall
1826–1908
Center, Monroe, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gilbert Baker's Descendants

1.
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Gilbert (Arthur) Baker (15 Mar 1888–Nov 1977) m. Bessie (Ann Ida) Brown (31 Mar 1892–19 May 1974)
  1. 1. Melba (Mabel) Baker 1908–2005 m. Harold (R) Rabel 1909–
  2. 2. Philippa (Pearl Baker) Spence 1920–2009
  3. 3. Winifred (I) Baker 1925–
  4. 4. Beatrice (Virginia) Baker 1918–1991
  5. 5. Dale (Arlen) Baker 1912–2004

Gilbert Baker's Timeline

11 Records

1888
15 Mar 1888
Birth of Gilbert Arthur Baker in Sistersville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
Sistersville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Gilbert Arthur Baker resided here in Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Gilbert Arthur Baker resided here in Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
1917
4 Jun 1917
Age 29
Gilbert Arthur Baker resided here in Tyler County, West Virginia, USA
Tyler County, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Gilbert Arthur Baker resided here in Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Gilbert Arthur Baker resided here in Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Gilbert Arthur Baker resided here in Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia
Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Gilbert Arthur Baker resided here in Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
1942
27 Apr 1942
Age 54
Gilbert Arthur Baker resided here in Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
1977
10 Nov 1977
Age 89
Death of Gilbert Arthur Baker in New Martinsville, Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
New Martinsville, Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
1977
Nov 1977
Age 89
Death of Gilbert Arthur Baker in Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1888
    Event Place: Sistersville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4448; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 48-1
    [3] West Virginia, Births Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-14-3401; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1972; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 133
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342290
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Tyler; Roll: 1992965
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: 1774; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1241774
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1698; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1375711
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: 1774; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0081; FHL microfilm: 1241774

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1698; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1375711

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1917
    Event Place: Tyler County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Tyler; Roll: 1992965

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1972; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 133

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ellsworth, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: 2556; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342290

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4448; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 48-1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Centreville, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4448; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 48-1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1942
    Event Place: Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1937

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1977
    Event Place: New Martinsville, Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1977
    Event Place: Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 236-14-3401; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pierpoint Cemetery, Alma, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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