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James Britton Baker 1740 – 1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: About 1740

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1847

Death Location: Baker Hill, Barbour, Alabama, United States

Father: William Baker

Mother: Margaret Dunnagan

Spouse(s): Patience Smith

Children(s): Robert Baker, James Baker, Matthew Baker, Mary Baker, Emily Baker, William Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Nancy Baker, Nancy Baker, Jane Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Jeremiah Baker, Benjamin Baker, Patience Baker

The story of James Britton Baker Sr. began in 1740 in North Carolina, United States. In 1800, James Britton Baker Sr. resided in Salem, Sumter District, South Carolina. In 1810, James Britton Baker Sr. resided in Salem, Sumter, South Carolina, United States. James Britton Baker Sr. married Patience BAKER Smith, and had children including Robert Baker, James Baker, Matthew Baker, Mary Baker, Emily Baker, William Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Nancy WILSON Baker, Nancy Baker, Jane Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Jeremiah Baker, Benjamin Baker, Patience Baker. James Britton Baker Sr. passed away in 1847 in Baker Hill, Barbour, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Britton Baker Sr. began in 1740 in North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, James Britton Baker Sr. resided in Salem, Sumter District, South Carolina.
  • In 1810, James Britton Baker Sr. resided in Salem, Sumter, South Carolina, United States.
  • James Britton Baker Sr. married Patience BAKER Smith, and had children including Robert Baker, James Baker, Matthew Baker, Mary Baker, Emily Baker, William Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Nancy WILSON Baker, Nancy Baker, Jane Baker, Elizabeth Baker, Jeremiah Baker, Benjamin Baker, Patience Baker.
  • James Britton Baker Sr. passed away in 1847 in Baker Hill, Barbour, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Baker
1710 – 1742
Birth Location: New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, United States
WB
Margaret Dunnagan
1725 – 1742
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina, Pre-USA
MD

Spouses(s)

Patience Smith
1780 – 1852
Birth Location: South Carolina
PS

Children(s)

Robert Baker
1790 – 1855
Birth Location: Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
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James Baker
1795 – 1849
Birth Location: Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
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Matthew Baker
1801 – 1870
Birth Location: Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
MB
Mary Baker
1805 – 1859
Birth Location: Sumter, South Carolina, USA
MB
Emily Baker
1805 – 1848
Birth Location: Sumter, South Carolina, USA
EB
William Baker
1807 – 1848
Birth Location: –
WB
Elizabeth Baker
1807 – 1853
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
EB
Nancy Baker
1812 – 1853
Birth Location: Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
NB
Nancy Baker
1812 – 1853
Birth Location: , Sumter, South Carolina, USA
NB
Jane Baker
1815 – 1853
Birth Location: Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
JB
Elizabeth Baker
1819 – 1853
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
EB
Jeremiah Baker
1835 –
Birth Location: –
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Benjamin Baker
1837 –
Birth Location: –
BB
Patience Baker
1845 –
Birth Location: –
PB

James Baker's Ancestors

Self
James Baker
1740 – 1847
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Henry Baker
1710 – 1742
New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, United States
Margaret (Arnette BAKER) Dunnagan
1725 – 1742
Surry, North Carolina, Pre-USA
Grandparents
Moses (Henry) Baker
1682 – 1727
Elizabeth City, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Browne
1686 – 1723
Elizabeth City, Virginia, United States
Timothy (C.) Dunnegan
1715 – 1752
Limerick, Ireland
Mary (Denise DUNNAGAN) Dobrzynski
1716 – 1741
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Moses Baker
1656 – 1693
Elizabeth Baker
1660 – 1684
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Baker's Descendants

1.
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James (Britton) Baker (About 1740 – 1847) m. Patience (BAKER) Smith (1780 – 7 November 1852)
  1. 1. Robert Baker (1790 – 1855) m. Savannah (BAKER) Prescott (1795 – 1848)
    1. 1. James (F. or J.) Baker (15 January 1818 – About 1865)
    2. 2. Martha (Matilda) Baker (24 May 1821 – After 1880)
    3. 3. Susannah (Melina Busbee) Baker (24 May 1821 – 1880)
    4. 4. Robert (Ellison) Baker (abt 1823 – 14 Feb 1898)
    5. 5. Susannah Baker (3 Jul 1825-1826 – 9 Nov 1881)
    6. 6. Jarrett (Furman) Baker (9 September 1827 – 5 Nov 1919)
    7. 7. Mary Baker (About 1832 – 1900)
  2. 2. James Baker (Abt. 1795 – 1849-1850)
  3. 3. Matthew Baker (About 1801 – After 1870)
  4. 4. Mary Baker (1805 – 1859)
  5. 5. Emily Baker (Bet. 1805–1815 – Before 1848)
  6. 6. William Baker (1807 – Before 1848)
  7. 7. Elizabeth Baker (1807 – 1853)
  8. 8. Nancy (WILSON) Baker (1812 – 1853 or 1877) m. David (A.) Wilson (abt 1808 – January 1863)
    1. 1. Charles (J Ingram) Wilson (20 Feb 1836 – 14 Jun 1875) m. Mary (Ann) Floyd (23 Jul 1843 – 23 Jun 1927)
      1. 1. Mattie Wilson (abt 1863 – )
      2. 2. Margaret Wilson (1866 – )
      3. 3. Ella (J) Wilson (1868 – )
      4. 4. John (A) Wilson (15 Feb 1869 – 4 Jan 1916) m. Connie Owens (Jul 1867 – 19 Mar 1935) m. Franconia Owens
        1. 1. Ovie (Ingram) Wilson (1 Feb 1888 – 2 Dec 1959)
        2. 2. Olden Wilson (Nov 1889 – before 1920)
        3. 3. Loyd Wilson (28 May 1892 – 29 Jul 1952)
        4. 4. Lawrence (W) Wilson (5 Oct 1895 – 25 Apr 1929)
        5. 5. Abery Wilson (Sep 1896 – )
        6. 6. Eric Wilson (22 Sep 1896 – 14 Aug 1983)
        7. 7. Alvy Wilson (22 Sep 1898 – 6 Apr 1947)
        8. 8. Homer Wilson (13 Nov 1899 – 24 May 1973)
        9. 9. Eva Wilson (abt 1904 – )
        10. 10. Inez Wilson (abt 1910 – 9 Oct 1918)
      5. 5. Georgia (Ann) Wilson (29 Sep 1870 – 5 Mar 1948)
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Wilson (12 Nov 1841 – 16 Oct 1911)
    3. 3. Emaline Wilson (Feb 1842 – May 1925)
    4. 4. John (J Phillip o.r Patrick?) Wilson (12 Oct 1843 – 15 Feb 1915) m. Cynthia (J "Sinthy" WILSON) Johnston (Oct 1851 – 12 Apr 1938)
      1. 1. John (Phillip) Wilson (1 Feb 1870 – 9 May 1961) m. Nevada (Lee "Vada" WILSON) Cowan (29 Nov 1871 – 3 Jul 1959)
        1. 1. Pearle (CLAYTON) Wilson (25 Jan 1892 – 16 Nov 1971) m. Oscar (Alonzo) Clayton (23 Sep 1891 – Feb 22, 1976)
        2. 2. William (Murray) Wilson (2 Oct 1893 – 11 September 1918)
        3. 3. Clever (PULLEN) Wilson (22 Mar 1896 – 30 Oct 1981)
        4. 4. Adele\Hadelle (PULLEN) Wilson (24 Dec 1897 – 8 MAR 1982)
        5. 5. Hansel (Kemp) Wilson (12 May 1903 – 15 Sep 1980)
        6. 6. Richard (Lee) Wilson (18 October 1905 – 22 Oct 1992)
        7. 7. Mary (Margaret DANIEL) Wilson (Abt. 1912 – 10 Apr 2010)
      2. 2. James (D "Buddie") Wilson (Apr 1870 – 1 Jun 1940) m. Anna (Lena Abbie WILSON) Bush (9 Jun 1876 – 1 Jun 1941)
        1. 1. Willie (E) Wilson (1900 – )
        2. 2. Mae (Witt) Wilson (14 Feb 1901 – 17 Feb 1918)
        3. 3. Anna (Lou) Wilson (1906 – )
        4. 4. Henry Wilson (1908 – )
        5. 5. James (D (David?)) Wilson (abt 1919 – )
      3. 3. Mary (Isadore J (or Loudone?) GIBBONS) Wilson (abt 1872 – 12 Jul 1922) m. Stephen (Eugene) Gibbons (13 Jul 1872 – 18 Jun 1951)
        1. 1. Cynthia (Ann BAKER WILSON) Gibbons (25 October 1893 – 30 March 1970) m. Joseph (E) Baker (7 September 1885 – 24 October 1954) m. Albert (L) Wilson (31 Jul 1888 – February 22, 1967)
        2. 2. Lillie (Irena WEAVER) Gibbons (May 1895 – 18 Jul 1923) m. Edward (Leigh) Weaver (17 dec 1892 – 26 Jan 1971) m. Weaver ( – 1920)
        3. 3. Nettie Gibbons (abt 1897 – Sep 1986)
        4. 4. Irene (WEAVER) Gibbons (1898 – 1925)
        5. 5. John (Wilson) Gibbons (2 Apr 1898 – February 14, 1970)
        6. 6. John (George M.) Gibbons (15 Jun 1899 – 16 Feb 1970)
        7. 7. Jacob (Eugene "Jake") Gibbons (15 Jan 1903 – 29 Dec 1987) m. Elsie (Delona GIBBONS) Davis (7 Mar 1907 – 4 May 1998)
        8. 8. Margaret (May "Maggie") Gibbons (18 Aug 1906 – 3 Oct 1961) m. William (Van "Willie") Ellis (18 Jan 1892 – 20 Apr 1979)
        9. 9. Effle Gibbons
      4. 4. Oscar (C) Wilson (Jun 1876 – 28 Nov 1952)
      5. 5. Margrett ("Maggie" Isabella ADAMS HOWELL) Wilson (9 March 1877 – 25 Sep 1951) m. Albert (Riley) Adams (19 Mar 1878 – 21 May 1943)
        1. 1. Ellen (Martha) Adams (11 May 1897 – 11 Dec 1972)
        2. 2. Joseph (Hobson "Joe") Adams (25 Feb 1899 – 7 Jun 1992)
        3. 3. Albert (Riley) Adams (29 June 1900 – 15 Dec 1977) m. Queen (Victoria ADAMS) Moates (27 Jun 1900 – 8 August 1980)
        4. 4. Vira (Bell GOLDIN) Adams (16 Sep 1907 – 27 April 1989)
        5. 5. William (Earnest) Adams (1 Nov 1909 – 10 Aug 1987)
        6. 6. Reedie (Jefferson) Adams (26 Apr 1912 – 14 Jan 1985) m. Jeffie (Leona Holcombe) Adams (1912 – 1 October 1999)
        7. 7. Lonnie (V.) Adams (26 Apr 1920 – 6 March 2000)
      6. 6. Harriet (Sadie "Maude" WILLIAMS) Wilson (abt 1878 – 27 Sep 1949) m. Risdon (Pitt) Williams (14 Nov 1874 – 21 Dec 1949) m. George (Monroe) Howell (2 Oct 1855 – 14 Dec 1933)
        1. 1. John (Pitt) Williams (16 Jun 1899 – 15 Nov 1960)
        2. 2. James (Buford) Williams (6 July 1902 – 25 Oct 1918)
        3. 3. Thomas (Grubbs) Williams (24 Aug 1904 – 26 Dec 1960)
        4. 4. Wilson (Ryan) Williams (11 Oct 1906 – 14 Aug 1966)
        5. 5. Patsy (A O'DELL) Williams (abt 1909 – ) m. William (O) O'Dell (abt 1907 – )
        6. 6. Henry Williams (23 Oct 1912 – 22 Apr 1932)
        7. 7. Marshall (Johnston) Williams (18 Jan 1916 – 14 Oct 2003) m. Jonnie (WILLIAMS) Martin (1917 – 31 Dec 1995)
      7. 7. Nancy ("Nannie" "Nan" JAMES COX) Wilson (26 Aug 1885 – 21 Aug 1976) m. Martin (Americus) James (7 May 1877 – 18 September 1926) m. Carlos (Abner) Cox (6 JUL 1871 – 07 JAN 1960)
        1. 1. John (Wilson) James (8 Feb 1901 – 22 Dec 1996) m. Emma (Kate JAMES) Cronin (Abt. 1905 – 26 Feb 1981) m. Margaret (Mae "Maggie" TRUMP CUNNINGHAM JAMES) Robinette (23 July 1910 – 4 May 1997)
        2. 2. Oscar (Loris) James (23 Sep 1904 – 23 September 1951) m. Rose (Wilma JAMES KIMES) Bibby (19 Aug 1910 – May 1981)
        3. 3. Ralph (Martin) James (03 Oct 1908 – 26 Jan 2001) m. Valentine (JAMES) Thagard (14 Feb 1913 – 21 Dec 1971) m. Henrietta (Ruby "Henry" HENDERSON JAMES) Primm (19 Oct 1908 – 15 Feb 2008)
        4. 4. Mabel (Alabama SMITH) James (24 Oct 1911 – 28 Aug 1982) m. John (Murray) Smith (14 October 1905 – 26 May 1986)
    5. 5. Nancy Wilson (Feb 1845 – 05 Jan 1912) m. Nancy Wilson m. Abner (Marion ( Marion A.)) Bland (07 Oct 1841 – 22 Mar 1922)
      1. 1. Mary Bland (abt 1869 – Mar 1924)
      2. 2. Margret (Gertrude) Bland (12 Feb 1871 – 16 Feb 1950)
      3. 3. Ida Bland (Jan 1874 – )
      4. 4. Thomas (Eddie) Bland (Apr 1879 – )
      5. 5. Edward (Marion) Bland (5 Apr 1879 – 10 Jan 1926)
      6. 6. Lula Bland (Jan 1886 – )
      7. 7. Lula Bland (1890 – )
    6. 6. David (A.) Wilson (Apr 1846 – 28 Jun 1909) m. Cynthia ("Sinthy" Caroline WILSON) Walker (19 Dec 1851 – 29 Jan 1945)
      1. 1. Louis (L.) Wilson (15 Jan 1871 – 22 Jun 1898)
      2. 2. Nancy (Augusta "Gussie") Wilson (28 Mar 1874 – 22 Mar 1926)
      3. 3. Ida (Maude Sistie HOWELL) Wilson (24 Dec 1877 – 26 Aug 1962) m. George (Monroe) Howell (2 Oct 1855 – 14 Dec 1933)
        1. 1. Laura (Virginia 'Jennie' GIBBONS) Howell (18 Sep 1883 – 1 Jan 1976)
        2. 2. Daniel (Douglas 'DD') Howell (3 Apr 1885 – 13 Apr 1963)
        3. 3. John (Edward) Howell (25 Nov 1888 – 19 Feb 1974)
        4. 4. Rosa (Lee RUSH) Howell (12 Feb 1891 – 21 October 1983)
        5. 5. Katie (Beulah BROCK) Howell (16 Jul 1893 – 5 Aug 1924)
        6. 6. Infant (Daughter) Howell (1895 – 1895)
        7. 7. Ruby (Inez) Howell (19 May 1896 – 19 Dec 1897)
        8. 8. Archibald (Noll) Howell (22 Feb 1899 – 2 May 1936)
        9. 9. Archie Howell (abt 1900 – )
      4. 4. David (Patrick "Pat") Wilson (25 Dec 1893 – 1 Dec 1966)
    7. 7. William (M) Wilson (12 Oct 1848 – 5 May 1930) m. Eugenia (Louisa WILSON) Harris (1850 – 1878) m. Matilda ("Tilda" WILSON) Vann (Jan 1855 – 27 Jul 1935)
      1. 1. Ella (Nora) Wilson (abt 1871 – 28 Nov 1947)
      2. 2. Lonie Wilson (Oct 1879 – )
      3. 3. Willie (Corine) Wilson (abt 1882 – 7 Mar 1951)
      4. 4. Mittie (ROBERTS BENTON) Wilson (5 June 1888 – 14 Nov 1957) m. Claude (M) Roberts (abt 1879 – ) m. Benton
        1. 1. Bertha Benton (abt 1908 – )
      5. 5. Claude Roberts (abt 1879 – )
  9. 9. Nancy Baker (1812 – 1853)
  10. 10. Jane Baker (About 1815 – 1853)
  11. 11. Elizabeth Baker (1819 – 1853) m. W. (A.) Tharpe (1817 – Bet. 1857–1860)
    1. 1. Jeremiah (P.) Tharpe (Apr 1836 – 1920)
    2. 2. Benjamin (A.) Tharpe (Sep 1837 – 27 Feb 1916)
    3. 3. Sarah (Elizabeth) Tharpe (Dec 1838 – )
    4. 4. William (F) Tharp (1840 – 5 Mar 1901)
    5. 5. Nancy (J.) Tharpe (1842 – )
    6. 6. James (W.) Tharpe (Apr 1848 – )
    7. 7. Margaret (Matilda) Tharpe (1853 – )
    8. 8. Elias (J.) Tharpe (Jun 1857 – )
  12. 12. Jeremiah Baker (1835 – )
  13. 13. Benjamin Baker (1837 – )
  14. 14. Patience Baker (1845 – )

James Baker's Timeline

6 Records

1740
About 1740
Birth of James Britton Baker Sr. in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 60
James Britton Baker Sr. resided here in Salem, Sumter District, South Carolina
Salem, Sumter District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 70
James Britton Baker Sr. resided here in Salem, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
Salem, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 90
James Britton Baker Sr. resided here in Sumter, South Carolina, USA
Sumter, South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 100
James Britton Baker Sr. resided here in Barbour, Alabama, United States
Barbour, Alabama, United States
1847
1847
Age 107
Death of James Britton Baker Sr. in Baker Hill, Barbour, Alabama, United States
Baker Hill, Barbour, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: About 1740
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salem, Sumter District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salem, Sumter District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 49; Page: 610; Image: 190; Family History Library Film: 181424

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Salem, Sumter, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Salem, Sumter, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 513; Image: 00376; Family History Library Film: 0181420

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Sumter, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Sumter, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 172; Page: 77; Family History Library Film: 0022506

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Barbour, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Barbour, Alabama; Roll: 1; Page: 63; Image: 131; Family History Library Film: 0002332

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1847
    Event Place: Baker Hill, Barbour, Alabama, United States
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