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Sylvester Baker 1843–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1843

Birth Location: Maryland

Death Date: 6 April 1915

Death Location: Sykesville, Carroll County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Jesse Baker

Mother: Elizabeth Bailey

Spouse(s): Susan L.V.

Children(s): Clara Baker, Matha Baker, Bertha Baker, Ella Baker, Carrie Baker

The story of Sylvester Baker began in 1843 in Maryland. In 1850, Sylvester Baker resided in District 4, Carroll, Maryland. Sylvester Baker married Susan L V, and had children including Bertha E Baker, Carrie E Baker, Clara G Baker, Ella M Baker, Matha Virgil Baker. Sylvester Baker passed away in 1915 in Sykesville, Carroll County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Sylvester Baker began in 1843 in Maryland.
  • In 1850, Sylvester Baker resided in District 4, Carroll, Maryland.
  • Sylvester Baker married Susan L V, and had children including Bertha E Baker, Carrie E Baker, Clara G Baker, Ella M Baker, Matha Virgil Baker.
  • Sylvester Baker passed away in 1915 in Sykesville, Carroll County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Baker
1820–1888
Birth Location: Baltimore Co., Maryland
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Elizabeth Bailey
1817–1870
Birth Location: Maryland
EB

Spouses(s)

Susan L.V.
1850–1926
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

Clara Baker
1884–
Birth Location: Maryland
CB
Matha Baker
1877–
Birth Location: Carroll, Maryland
MB
Bertha Baker
1874–1884
Birth Location: Maryland
BB
Ella Baker
1873–
Birth Location: Maryland
EB
Carrie Baker
1871–1872
Birth Location: Carroll County, Maryland, USA
CB

Sylvester Baker's Ancestors

Self
Sylvester Baker
1843–1915
Birth Place: Maryland
Parents
Jesse Baker
1820–1888
Baltimore Co., Maryland
Elizabeth Bailey
1817–1870
Maryland
Grandparents
William (Hedges Baker) Sr.
1775–1839
Maryland, British Empire
Naoma Baker
1778–1862
Maryland, USA
Aquila Bailey
1784–1861
Harford County, Maryland
Martha Evans
1783–1860
Harford County, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sylvester Baker's Descendants

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Sylvester Baker (abt 1843–6 April 1915) m. Susan L.V. (19 May 1850–21 May 1926)
  1. 1. Clara (G) Baker 1884–
  2. 2. Matha (Virgil) Baker 1877–
  3. 3. Bertha (E) Baker 1874–1884
  4. 4. Ella (M.) Baker 1873–
  5. 5. Carrie (E.) Baker 1871–1872

Sylvester Baker's Timeline

7 Records

1843
abt 1843
Birth of Sylvester Baker in Maryland
Maryland
1845
1845
Age 2
Birth of Sylvester Baker in Maryland
Maryland
1850
1850
Age 7
Sylvester Baker resided here in District 4, Carroll, Maryland
District 4, Carroll, Maryland
1870
1870
Age 27
Sylvester Baker resided here in District 5, Carroll, Maryland, United States
District 5, Carroll, Maryland, United States
1880
1880
Age 37
Sylvester Baker resided here in Freedom, Carroll, Maryland, United States
Freedom, Carroll, Maryland, United States
1900
1900
Age 57
Sylvester Baker resided here in Freedom, Carroll, Maryland
Freedom, Carroll, Maryland
1915
6 April 1915
Age 72
Death of Sylvester Baker
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1843
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Freedom, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: 506; Family History Film: 1254506; Page: 365A; Enumeration District: 052; Image: 0487
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: M593_582; Page: 448A; Image: 327; Family History Library Film: 552081
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Freedom, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: 620; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1240620
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: M432_289; Page: 206B; Image: 75

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 4, Carroll, Maryland
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: M432_289; Page: 206B; Image: 75

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 5, Carroll, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: M593_582; Page: 448A; Image: 327; Family History Library Film: 552081

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Freedom, Carroll, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Freedom, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: 506; Family History Film: 1254506; Page: 365A; Enumeration District: 052; Image: 0487

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Freedom, Carroll, Maryland
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Freedom, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: 620; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1240620

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Windsor, Carroll, Maryland
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: M593_582; Page: 448A; Image: 327; Family History Library Film: 552081

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 April 1915
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sykesville, Carroll County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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