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John Wesley Baker 1893–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1893

Birth Location: Leon, Decatur, Iowa, United States

Death Date: May 27, 1972

Death Location: Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, USA

Father: James Baker

Mother: Sarah Fittro

Spouse(s): Theda Hinds

Children(s): Vere Baker, Gilbert Baker, Sarah Baker, Paul Baker, Max Baker, Mary Baker, Leland Baker, Hilda Baker, Eula Baker

The story of John Wesley Baker began in 1893 in Leon, Decatur, Iowa, United States. In 1900, John Wesley Baker resided in Franklin, Decatur, Iowa, USA. In 1920, John Wesley Baker resided in Center, Decatur, Iowa, USA. John Wesley Baker married Theda Ostie Hinds, and had children including Eula Muriel Baker, Gilbert Wallace Baker, Hilda Arabelle Baker, Leland Ronald Baker, Mary Delphine Baker, Max Layton Baker, Paul Wesley Baker, Sarah Geraldine Baker, Vere Ronald Baker. John Wesley Baker passed away in 1972 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
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Biography

  • The story of John Wesley Baker began in 1893 in Leon, Decatur, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1900, John Wesley Baker resided in Franklin, Decatur, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1920, John Wesley Baker resided in Center, Decatur, Iowa, USA.
  • John Wesley Baker married Theda Ostie Hinds, and had children including Eula Muriel Baker, Gilbert Wallace Baker, Hilda Arabelle Baker, Leland Ronald Baker, Mary Delphine Baker, Max Layton Baker, Paul Wesley Baker, Sarah Geraldine Baker, Vere Ronald Baker.
  • John Wesley Baker passed away in 1972 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Baker
1864–1936
Birth Location: Burrell, Decatur, Iowa, USA
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Sarah Fittro
1864–1938
Birth Location: Decatur Co., Iowa
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Spouses(s)

Theda Hinds
1895–1976
Birth Location: Decatur Co., IA.
TH

Children(s)

Vere Baker
1939–2013
Birth Location: Leon, Iowa, USA
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Gilbert Baker
1915–1959
Birth Location: Decatur, Iowa, United States
GB
Sarah Baker
1917–2003
Birth Location: Decatur, Iowa, United States
SB
Paul Baker
1919–1999
Birth Location: Decatur, Iowa, United States
PB
Max Baker
1920–1973
Birth Location: Decatur, Iowa, United States
MB
Mary Baker
1923–1960
Birth Location: Decatur, Iowa, United States
MB
Leland Baker
1925–1935
Birth Location: Decatur, Iowa, United States
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Hilda Baker
1926–1976
Birth Location: Decatur, Iowa, United States
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Eula Baker
1928–1976
Birth Location: Decatur, Iowa, United States
EB

John Baker's Ancestors

Self
John Baker
1893–1972
Birth Place: Leon, Decatur, Iowa, United States
Parents
James M Baker
1864–1936
Burrell, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Sarah (A) Fittro
1864–1938
Decatur Co., Iowa
Grandparents
John (Wesley Baker) +
1825–1913
Silverville, Indian Creek, Lawrence, Indiana, United States
Mary (M Gravatt) +
1830–1897
Hamilton County, Indiana, USA
John (F.) Fittro
1834–1902
Licking County, Ohio, USA
Elizabeth Webb
1833–1882
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
William +
1794–1870
Elizabeth +
1800–1838
Moses Gravatt
1799–1881
Nancy West
1812–1894
Samuel +
1795–1854
Hannah +
1795–1844
William Webb
1805–1878
Elizabeth McKitrick
1809–1901
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Jr.
1743–1832
Lucia\Lucy +
1767–1847
Nathan Bishop
1762–1818
Mary +
1764–1850
Abner +
1766–1852
Levine +
1773–1855
Joseph +
1759–1818
Catherine Fischer
1760–1831
James +
1781–1867
Mary +
1785–1845

John Baker's Descendants

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John (Wesley) Baker (12 Sep 1893–May 27, 1972) m. Theda (Ostie) Hinds (19 Sep 1895–11 Dec 1976)
  1. 1. Vere (Ronald) Baker 1939–2013
  2. 2. Gilbert (Wallace) Baker 1915–1959
  3. 3. Sarah (Geraldine) Baker 1917–2003
  4. 4. Paul (Wesley) Baker 1919–1999
  5. 5. Max (Layton) Baker 1920–1973 m. Mildred ("Darlene") Clark 1922–2009
  6. 6. Mary ("Delphine") Baker 1923–1960
  7. 7. Leland (Ronald) Baker 1925–1935
  8. 8. Hilda (Arabelle) Baker 1926–1976
  9. 9. Eula (Muriel) Baker 1928–1976 m. Ernest (Culver) Gamble 1922–1984

John Baker's Timeline

7 Records

1893
12 Sep 1893
Birth of John Wesley Baker in Leon, Decatur, Iowa, United States
Leon, Decatur, Iowa, United States
1900
1900
Age 7
John Wesley Baker resided here in Franklin, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Franklin, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 27
John Wesley Baker resided here in Center, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Center, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
John Wesley Baker resided here in Franklin, Decatur, Iowa
Franklin, Decatur, Iowa
1935
1935
Age 42
John Wesley Baker resided here in Leon, Decatur, Iowa
Leon, Decatur, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 47
John Wesley Baker resided here in Leon, Decatur, Iowa, USA
Leon, Decatur, Iowa, USA
1972
May 27, 1972
Age 79
Death of John Wesley Baker in Leon, Decatur, Iowa, United States of America
Leon, Decatur, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1893
    Event Place: Leon, Decatur, Iowa, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leon, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T627_1154; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 27-21
    [2] Iowa, Births and Christenings Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T625_486; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 188; Image: 581
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: 652; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 109.0; FHL microfilm: 2340387
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: 428; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1240428
    [6] Iowa, Select Marriages Index
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Franklin, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Franklin, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: 428; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1240428

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Center, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T625_486; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 188; Image: 581

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Franklin, Decatur, Iowa
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: 652; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0010; Image: 109.0; FHL microfilm: 2340387

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Leon, Decatur, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leon, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T627_1154; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 27-21

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Leon, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leon, Decatur, Iowa; Roll: T627_1154; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 27-21

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 27, 1972
    Event Place: Leon, Decatur, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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