Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 16 Feb 1892, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 8, born US, living with parents
• Census: 22 Jun 1900, Medina, Orleans, NY; age 16, born Mar 1883 in NY, at school, living with mother
• Census: 1 Jun 1905, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 21, born NY, Dentist
• Census: 21 Apr 1910, Wellston, Lincoln, OK; age 26, born NY, married 2 yrs, Dentist, parents born NY/NY
• Census: 6 Jan 1920, Tulsa, Tulsa, OK; age 35, born NY, parents born NY/NY
• Census: 9 Apr 1930, Tulsa, Tulsa, OK; age 46, born NY, married at 23, Dentist, parents born NY/NY
• Census: 3 Apr 1940, Tulsa, Tulsa, OK; age 56, born NY, C4 ed, residing here in 1935, private practice dentist

Harold married Helen Josephine Woods on 5 Oct 1907 in Wellston, Lincoln, OK. Helen (daughter of Alexander A Woods and Mary Ellen “Nellie” Walker) was born on 20 Jan 1883 in Turkey City, Clarion, PA; died on 13 Oct 1976 in Tulsa, Tulsa, OK; was buried on 16 Oct 1976 in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tulsa, OK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from "The Caledonia Advertiser", 9 Oct 1907
CUPID IS BUSY AGAIN
BAKER - WOODS
Announcements were received here Monday of the marriage, Saturday, October 5th, at Welston, Okla., of Miss Helen Woods to Dr. Harold J. Baker, a dentist of that city, where the couple will reside. The bride is a sister of Attorney R.A. Woods of this village.

1. Harold Jay Baker, Jr was born on 2 Sep 1908 in Wellston, Lincoln, OK; died in Dec 1979 in Williamsburg, James City, VA.
2. Dr. Robert Woods Baker was born on 10 Jul 1910 in Wellston, Lincoln, OK; died on 10 Apr 1980 in Tulsa, Tulsa, OK.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 20 Jun 1855, Cambria, Niagara, NY; Millford, 2/12, born Niagara Co
• Census: 19 Jun 1860, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 4, born Cambria, living with parents
• Census: 13 Jun 1865, Cambria, Niagara, NY; Everett M, age 10, born Niagara Co, living with parents
• Census: 24 Jun 1870, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 15, born NY, living with parents
• Census: 3 Jun 1880, Medina, Orleans, NY; age 25, born NY, Dentist, living with mother-in-law
• Census: 16 Feb 1892, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 37, born US, Dentist

Notes:

From Landmarks of Orleans County, New York by Isaac Smith Signor, Henry Perry Smith
Baker, Everett M., D. D. S.. was born in Cambria, Niagara county April 7, 1855. He was educated in Lockport Union School and the Philadelphia Dental College, from which he graduated in 1877. In that year he came to Medina, established an office and enjoys a large practice. Dr. Baker is a prominent mason and is master of Lodge 336, Medina. He is also a member of the Eighth District Dental Society. In 1877 Dr. Baker married Helen Hill, and they have children, Ethel, Harold Jay, and Ralph Alden. Dr. Baker's father was Alden D. Baker, and his mother Eliza A Blackmer.

From The Dental Cosmos by By J. D. White, John Hugh McQuillen, George Jacob Ziegler, James William White, Edward Cameron Kirk, Lovick Pierce Anthony, Published by S. S. White Dental Manufacturing Co., 1896
DR. EVERETT M. BAKER, DIED, in Medina, Orleans Co., N. Y., February 3, 1896, of pneumonia, Dr. EVERETT MILFOLD BAKER, aged forty-one years. Dr. Baker was born in the town of Cambria, Niagara county, N. Y., April 7, 1855. In early life he evinced a fondness for study and developed correct and exemplary habits. Upon leaving the district school he entered the Lockport Union School, where he finished his preliminary education. Having early chosen dentistry as his life work, he entered the dental office of Drs. Balcom & Dickinson, in Lockport, for a term of years, subsequently completing his preparation for practice by attending the Philadelphia Dental College, from which he graduated in the spring of 1877. The same year Dr. Baker opened an office in Medina, where by his industry and skill, added to a pure and blameless life, he came into possession of a large and lucrative practice.
He was a member of the Eighth District Dental Society, and at the time of his death its corresponding secretary. He commanded the respect and esteem of his fellow-associates for his manly and courteous bearing, as well as for his interest in the affairs of the society.
In the community in which he lived he was identified with religious, social, charitable, and fraternal organizations in which his public spirit and interest in the welfare of his fellow-men was strongly manifested. He was an officer in the Presbyterian Church, the Young Men's Christian Association, and the Masonic Lodge.
Dr. Baker leaves a widow, with one daughter and two sons.



At 5 pm suffering from a severe cold, he reluctantly canceled engagements with his patients,when he was (?)...(?) and pneumonia developed, (?) falally, after less than a week's sickness.
In the death of Dr. Baker our village losses one of its noblest and best citizens. No one was more universally beloved and esteemed, and few are the men with friends so numerous as our deceased brother. Never have we had the pleasure of the friedship of one who came nearer to the ideal manhood we all aspire to, but so few attain, as was exemplified in the person of Dr. Everett M. Baker. His demise will be most keenly felt, not only by the afflicted family, but by a wide circle of friends, and there will be a void in every relation of life in which he was wont to mingle.

Everett married Helen Adelia Hill on 19 Sep 1877. Helen (daughter of Robert Lloyd Hill and Adelia Augusta Wood) was born on 26 Dec 1854 in Medina, Orleans, NY; died on 12 May 1923 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK; was buried in Boxwood Cemetery, Medina, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 26 Jun 1855, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 2, born Orleans Co, living with parents
• Census: 1865, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 12, born Orleans Co, living with parents
• Census: 9 Jul 1870, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 17, born NY, living with parents
• Census: 4 Jun 1875, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 22, born Orleans Co, living with widowed mother
• Census: 3 Jun 1880, Medina, Orleans, NY; age 26, born NY, Housekeeping, living with mother, parents born NY/VT
• Census: 16 Feb 1892, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 39, born US
• Census: 22 Jun 1900, Medina, Orleans, NY; age 45, born Dec 1854 in NY, widowed, 3/4 children living, parents born VT/VT
• Census: 1 Jun 1905, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 51, born NY, Head of Household
• Census: 20 Apr 1910, Wellston, Lincoln, OK; age 55, born NY, widowed, 3/5 children living, on own income, parents born VT/VT
• Census: 13 Jan 1920, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK; age 65, born NY, widowed, parents born NY/NY, living with daughter's family

Notes:

from "The Lockport Union-Sun and Journal", 15 May 1923 (fultonhistory.com)
Mrs. Helen Hill Baker, widow of the late Dr. Everett M. Baker, died in Oklahoma City Saturday morning last. The body will be brought here for burial in Boxwood cemetery. Mrs. Baker was born in Medina about seventy-four years ago and spent her early life here, moving to Oklahoma with her children twenty years ago. She is survived by Dr. Harold J. Baker, a son, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Fred Neff, a daughter, of Oklahoma City, and several grandchildren.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 27 Aug 1850, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 28, born NY, Farmer, living with parents
• Census: 20 Jun 1855, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 32, born Saratoga Co, he and wife living with parents
• Census: 19 Jun 1860, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 37, born Saratoga Co, Farmer
• Census: 13 Jun 1865, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 43, born Niagara, married once, Farmer
• Census: 24 Jun 1870, Cambria, Niagara, NY; Dudley, age 47, born NY, Farmer
• Census: 21 Jun 1875, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 52, born Saratoga Co, farmer
• Census: 2 Jun 1880, Cambria, Niagara, NY; Dudly, age 57, born NY, Farmer, parent born NH/NY, living next to Ira

Notes:

from The Medina Tribune, Mar. 19, 1891 (fultonhistory.com)
Alden Dudley Baker, of Cambria, N.Y. father of Dr. E.M. Baker, of this place, died on the 14th inst., after a brief illness, aged 68 years. Dr. Baker and family, attended the funeral services which were held on Tuesday.

Alden married Elizabeth A. “Eliza” BlackmerSomerset, Niagara, NY. Elizabeth (daughter of Homer Blackmer and Marana Terry) was born on 20 Jun 1834 in Canada West; died on 4 Jan 1895 in Sanborn, Niagara, NY; was buried on 8 Jan 1895 in Hillside Cemetery, Cambria, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 20 Jun 1855, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 22, born Livingston Co, living with in-laws
• Census: 19 Jun 1860, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 26, born Canada West
• Census: 13 Jun 1865, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 31, born Canada, married once, given birth 3
• Census: 24 Jun 1870, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 35, born Prov Ontario, Keeping House
• Census: 21 Jun 1875, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 42, born ONT, niece Dora, 14, living in house (adopted?)
• Census: 2 Jun 1880, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 47, born Ontario, Housekeeper, parents born VT/CT
• Census: 16 Feb 1892, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 58, living with Ira

Notes:

from The Medina Tribune, Jan 10, 1895 (fultonhistory.com)
Eliza A. Baker died at the residence of her son, Edward Baker, Sanborn, N.Y, on Friday evening, January 4, 1895, of neuralgia of the heart, aged 61 years. Her death was very sudden and will startle her large circle of friends and acquaintances. She was a member of the Cambria Center Congregational Church and was an active Christian worker. She leaves two sons, Dr. E. M. Baker, of Medina, and Edward Baker of Sanborn. The funeral was observed from the residence in Sanborn on Sunday, January 8, at one o'clock and one hour later from the Cambria Church. Interment at Cambria Center cemetery.
-Lockport Union.

Listed in 1965 census living with Alden and Eliza is Dora Blackmere, 4, born Niagara Co, who is a neice of Eliza. Listed in 1870 census is Dora Baker, 9, born NY and as Dora Baker, 14, born Niagara Co in 1875 Census.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 23 Aug 1850, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 32, born NY, merchant
• Census: 26 Jun 1855, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 36, born Orleans Co, resident in town for 20 years, miller
• Census: 1865, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 47, born Orleans Co
• Census: 9 Jul 1870, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 50, born NY, milling, widowed stepmother in house

Notes:

From Ethel Baker
Grandfather Hill kept a dry goods store in Knowlesville, then went to Medina in the milling business. He owned a large farm near Millville and being a hearty eater, enjoyed the produce he would bring home. I have heard Mother tell of the huge baskets full of vegetables and meat he would deposit in the kitchen and give orders for a big dinner. No doubt as a result of this good living, he was very portly and died of Bright's disease August 22, 1871, when only fifty-three years old. He died before I was born but I remember a very large portrait of him -- I think it was crayon. He was a handsome, stern looking man with beautiful hands.

From The Medina Tribune, 24 Aug 1871 (www.fultonhistory.com)
We are pained to announce the death of our esteemed townsman Robert L. Hill, which occurred at his residence in the village, on Tuesday afternoon last, after a brief illness. Mr. Hill had not been in good health for some time, but had been about attending to active business until Sunday last. He seemed to have a presentiment that he could not live long, remarking to a friend as he was going to his mill on Saturday that he would not be with him much longer. He died with Bright's disease of the kidneys.
...

from "The Medina Tribune", 14 Nov 1872 (fultonhistory.com)
We saw at Gaylord's Photograph Gallery a few days since an excellent life size protriat of the late Robert Hill, of our village. The work was done by our townsman, with India ink, and is executed in the most artistic style.

Robert married Adelia Augusta Wood on 8 Aug 1840. Adelia (daughter of Stephen Wood and Deborah Knowles) was born on 16 Aug 1820 in Pittsford, Rutland, VT; died on 16 Jul 1891 in Medina, Orleans, NY; was buried in Boxwood Cemetery, Medina, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 23 Aug 1850, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 32, born VT, half cousin Jane Gilbert living in house
• Census: 26 Jun 1855, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 34, born VT, resident of town for 26 yrs
• Census: 1865, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; Adelia A. (Wood), age 45, born VT
• Census: 9 Jul 1870, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 49, born NY, keeps house
• Census: 4 Jun 1875, Ridgeway, Orleans, NY; age 56, born VT, widowed
• Census: 3 Jun 1880, Medina, Orleans, NY; age 59, born VT, Housekeeping, widowed, parents born VT/MA

Notes:

from The Medina Tribune, July 16, 1891
A Fatal Accident
Mrs. Adelia A. Hill died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Myron S. Newell, on Park Avenue, at an early hour this morning. The circumstances which led to the immediate cause of her death are very singular. Sunday night she arose from her bed and started to walk across the room, when she in some manner made a mis-step, falling to the floor and breaking the bones of her right hip. Dr. Munson was summoned, but her advanced age rendered her recovery impossible, aud all that medical skill could do was of no avail. Mrs. Hill was nearly seventy-three years of age, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss, four children - Albert J. and Graham H. Hill, Mrs. Dr. E. M. Baker and Mrs. Myron S, Newell besides a host of neighbors and friends. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at ten o'clock, from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Myron S. Newell, with whom she had resided for the past few months.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Move: 1836, Cambria, Niagara, NY
• Census: 27 Aug 1850, Cambria, Niagara, NY; Age 58, Born NH, Farmer
• Census: 20 Jun 1855, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 62, born NH, Farmer, resident of Cambria for 19 years
• Census: 13 Jul 1860, Cambria, Niagara, NY; Age 67, Born NH, Farmer
• Census: 13 Jun 1865, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 62, born NH, married once, Farmer

Notes:

from Niagara Falls Gazette, May 30, 1860 (www.fultonhistory.com)
Mr. James Baker, of Cambria, a man 78 years of age, who has been laboring for some days under mental aberation, was taken to the Asylum at Utica, Monday.
____

from "The Lockport Journal & Courier", 2 Jun 1860
INSANE - Mr. James Baker, aged 78 years, a respectable farmer in the town of Cambria, was taken to the Lunatic Asylum at Utica on Monday last. He was subject to attacks of mental aberration, and has been an inmate of the Asylum before. A rush of blood to the head a short time since, left his mind deranged, but it ti thought not permanently, and his friends thought best to take him to the Asylum for medical treatment. He was good humored adn very talkative on his way down.

from "The Lockport Daily Journal", 16 Oct 1867 (fultonhistory.com)
John Fox, well known as the coffee and spice man, has just arrived in town with a car-load of choice apples, from Niagara
county, N.Y. One barrel is filled with 215 which are said to be the largest apples ever put together in one barrel. He will sell today at the western railroad freight depot-Springfield (Mass.) Bepublican.
The apples alluded to in the above item were raised by James Baker, in the town of Cambria, and were shipped by Messrs. Baker & Manger of this city. Mr. Fox in a private letter states that he stood all day at the depot in Springfield, showing the apples, and a large crowd collected about the car.

from "The Lockport Daily Journal", 18 Nov 1868 (fultonhistory.com)
ANOTHER OF OUR PIONEER SETTLERS CALLED AWAY
We are again called to record the death of one of our aged pioneer citizens, who, one by one, are passing away from the stage. James Baker, an aged and respected citizen of Cambria, died At his residence, in the town of Cambria, yesterday, 18th inst., at the advanced age of 76 years. Mr. Baker came to this county from New England more than thirty years ago, and is among those who, by hardy industry, wise foresight and good example, laid the foundation for the present prosperity and for the religious and educational privileges for which Western New York is now so highly favored. The death of this venerable citizen will be mourned by a large concourse of warmly attached friends.

from "The Lockport Daily Journal", 1 Dec 1881 (fultonhistory.com)
LEGAL: The people of the State of New York, by the grace of God, free and independent: To William P. Baker, Frederick Baker, Frank Baker and Charles Baker, all residing at Wellville, Lake Co., Mich.; Burt Baker and Florence Baker, residing in Romeo, Mich.; Alice Sommers, residing in Beaver Lake, Ogena Co., Mich.; and Carrie E. Mobin, residing at Canton, Mo.; Dudley Baker, Omer Baker and Ira Baker, residing at Cambria, Niag. Co., N.Y; William B. Gregory, residing at Porter, Niag. Co., N.Y.; being all the persons interested as heirs-at-law, next of kin. and creditors in the estate of SARAH SCOTT, late of the town of Cambria, in the county of Niagara, deceased, greeting:
You are hereby cited and required to appear before our surrogate of our county of Niagara, in our surrogate's court, on the 12th day of December 1881, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of that day, at the surrogate's office, in the city of Lockport, N. Y., then and there to attend the judicial settlement of the accounts of Homer Scott, sole administrator of said deceased. Signed, D. Elwood Jeffrey, Clerk to the Surrogates' Court

James married Mary Palmer on 14 Sep 1815 in Northumberland, Saratoga, NY. Mary (daughter of Nicholas Palmer and Jane Ross) was born on 7 Dec 1798 in Northumberland, Saratoga, NY; died on 11 Apr 1864 in Cambria, Niagara, NY; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Cambria, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 27 Aug 1850, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 52, born NY
• Census: 20 Jun 1855, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 56, born Saratoga Co
• Census: 13 Jul 1860, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 61, born Saratoga Co

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 27 Aug 1850, Lewiston, Niagara, NY; Homar, age 51, born VT, farmer

Homer married Marana Terry. Marana (daughter of Hiram Terry and Clarissa Searles) was born in 1805 in Lima, Livingston, NY; died on 7 Feb 1882 in Royalton, Niagara, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 27 Aug 1850, Lewiston, Niagara, NY; Merena, age 47, born NY
• Census: 15 Jun 1855, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 50, born Livingston Co, widowed, resident of town for 17 yrs
• Census: 1 Jun 1870, Royalton, Niagara, NY; Meraney, age 66, born NY, living in house of daughter Marietta Young
• Census: Jun 1880, Gasport, Niagara, NY; Mararie, age 74, born NY, widowed, keeping house, parents born NH/VT

Notes:

Testimonial by James Baker regarding pension request by Marana Blackmer concerning Civil War death of her son, William H Blackmer

STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF NIAGARA

James Baker a resident of Cambria in the aforesaid county being duly sworn declares he was well acquainted with Homer Blackmer husband of Marana Blackmer and with said Marana Blackmer the applicant both of whom are described in foregoing application and was well acquainted with them for many years previous to the death of said husband. That he learned of the death of said husband as stated in foregoing application and lived in the same vicinity at the time. That said husband was poor at the time of his death and had been for a long time previous. That after his death the widow has remained poor and a widow to the present time. That she has no income or land or property worth in his opinion over fifteen dollars exclusive of necessary wearing apparel and bounty obtained for service of her son William H. Blackmer deceased on account of whose death said application was made. That after the death of said Homer Blackmer his widow Marana Blackmer aforesaid was so poor she was unable to keep her children together and they worked out away from home and have to the present time. That about six years ago said William H. Blackmer worked for deponent six months in the summer season and his wages was ten dollars per month, as he believes. That during the time deponent paid him a part of his wages because his mother needed it although by the bargain he was not to pay till expiration of six months. That he learned at the time said wages were for said mother and said William H. Blackmer stated at the time the wages were paid her. That deponent has since been familiarly acquainted with said mother and her family and said William H. Blackmer has been the principal dependence of his mother for support, but he is unable to state the particular items since the time deceased worked for him & further he has no interest whatever in said application.

//s// James Baker
11th day of August 1865

Notes:

from "Pomfret Vital Records, 1705-1850 ( Barbour Collection)
HILL, Stephen, s. Thomas & Mary, b. June 20, 1784.

Stephen married Sylvia Frost in 1807. Sylvia (daughter of Nehemiah Frost and Elizabeth Nash) was born on 25 Jun 1789; died on 21 Aug 1834 in Millville, NY; was buried in Maple Ridge Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From History of Pittsford by AM Caverly
Stephen Wood, a stone-cutter by trade, married Deborah Avery, July 13, 1806, and located on the place formerly owned by Dr. William Frisbie. His principal business was the making of gravestones, and he quarried his stone from a ledge now owned by Abraham Owen, and lying a little southwest of the residence of Abel Morgan. He changed his residence several times while a citizen of the town and left it about the year 1814.

from "Orleans Co NY Deed Books", Vol 26, pg 107 (familysearch.org)
A quit claim for $10 on 10 Dec 1845 between between Stephen Wood, Robert L Hill and Adeline A Hill his wife of the town of Ridgeway, Orleans NY, Walter Durkee and Mary Durkee his Wife of the town of Barre, Orleans NY and Levi F Hayward and Jane Hayward his wife of the city of Boston MA parties of the first part and William Wood of the Town of Ridgeway party of the second part. Recorded 27 Apr 1846.

from "Wood Family Index" by John Sumner Wood
Stephen Wood (74) Son of Sephen (15) and Hannah (Sprague); b. 17-- (after 1769); Of Ballston, N.Y.- Went to Mich.

Stephen married Deborah Knowles on 13 Jul 1806 in Pittsford, Rutland, VT. Deborah (daughter of Thomas Knowles and Elizabeth Walker) was born in Sep 1779 in Massachusetts; died on 30 Jul 1845 in Knowlesville, Orleans, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Dec 1775, Littleton, Middlesex, MA; Enlisted into Capt. Samuel Gilbert's Co. in Col Prescott's Regt of Massachusetts Line for 1 year term
• Military Service: 1 Jan 1777; Reenlisted for 3 years in Capt. Samuel Darby's Co, Col John Bailey's 2nd Regiment of Massachusetts

Notes:

from "Records of Littleton, Massachusetts", 1900 (archive.org)
Peter Baker Son of Joseph Baker Junr & Sarah Baker his Wife born September ye 5th 1755.

From Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution
BAKER, PETER, Littleton. Return of men enlisted into Continental Army from Capt. Aaron Jewett's (3d) co., Col. Jonathan Reed's (6th Middlesex Co.) regt,. dated FEb. 19, 1778; joined Capt. Samuel Darby's (2d) co., Col. John Bailey's regt.; enlistment, 3 years or during war; also, Private, Col. Bailey's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. Samuel Darby's co., Col. Bailey's regt.; return of men in service at Valley Forge Jan. 25, 1778.


Peter Baker was not a typical 1800 century individual. He served in the Revolutionary War, possibly wintering in Valley Forge (very noble). However, he apparently bailed on Lydia and the children in 1800 (not so noble). Lydia remarried four years later. One account refers to her as being a widow. Peter, however, reappears in 1818 in the town of his daughter Sarah where he died a poor man (serves him right). Peter and Lydia's children were apparently raised by a variety of others and scattered across New England and the frontier of New York. They and their children become quite successful.
From Pension File Peter states he was part of:
1. Taking of Burgoyne (17th October 1777)
2. Wintering in Valley Forge (19 Dec 1777 to 19 Jun 1778)
3. Battle of Monmouth (June 28, 1778)

Peter married Lydia Dudley on 14 Nov 1783 in Littleton, Middlesex, MA. Lydia (daughter of Stephen Dudley and Lydia Harwood) was born on 11 Aug 1762 in New Ipswich, Hillsborough, NH; died on 9 Sep 1815. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from "Records of Littleton, Massachusetts"
Marriage of Mr. Peter Baker of Littleton and Mrs. Lydia Dudley of New Ipswich on 14 Nov 1783

Nicholas married Jane Ross on 17 Mar 1796 in Schuylerville, NY. Jane (daughter of William Ross and Mary Reed) was born on 28 Feb 1777 in Schaghticoke, Rensselaer, NY; died on 24 May 1857 in Palmer Ridge, Saratoga Co, NY; was buried in Perry Cemetery, Gurn Spring, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 11 Sep 1850, Northumberland, Saratoga, NY; age 73, living with son Jason and wife
• Census: 5 Jun 1855, Northumberland, Saratoga, NY; age 78, born Saratoga Co., resident of town for 78 years, living with son Jason

Notes:

Jane is living with son Jason in 1850 census. Jane is living with son Jason in 1855 census along with Anna Ross, age 66, resident of town for 40 years, listed as Aunt to Jason. Anna Ross, age 73, is living with Jason in 1860 Census

Notes:

Revolutionary War veteran finally to get military honors -- 160 years after his death

RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- As a 70-something-year-old man, Nathaniel Blackmer Sr. still was trying to prove that he served in the American Revolutionary War -- even traveling to Ohio for testimony from a fellow soldier. But the soldier died before Blackmer could reach him. Now, thanks to fresh research in the Internet age, Blackmer finally will be recognized for his service to the country -- nearly 160 years after the Flint veteran's death.

The Michigan Society of Sons of the American Revolution is preparing to give Blackmer a veteran's grave marker in Richfield Township, along with full military honors for his service. Albeit two centuries after the fact. "All of his family members just felt like he didn't really get the recognition he deserved during his lifetime," said Jeff Carmean, Blackmer's fourth-great grandson, who lives in Columbiaville. "We really want to honor him and honor his memory even though it's well over 200 years after he served." Blackmer's descendants will gather at the Richfield Union Cemetery on May 3 for a ceremony honoring Blackmer, who joined the service in 1781 and died in 1850.

The late veteran never could have guessed that he would be recognized years later because of something called the Internet. "He was kind of missed by all of the researchers," said Gerald Burkland, national chairman of the National Society of Sons of the American Revolution. "The Internet turned him up." Somehow along the way, Blackmer's name was misspelled as Blackman and he wasn't recorded on any register. Only recently did research by the MSSAR show that Blackmer had never been bestowed with military honors. "I was kind of shocked," Carmean said of being contacted with the news. "I was kind of like 'what? He's been dead almost 160 years.' But apparently he had never been honored and they wanted to honor him now."

For unknown reasons, Blackmer didn't apply for pension benefits until much later in life, nearly 60 years after he had served as a teen. By then, the Massachusetts native had moved several times before reaching Michigan and no longer had certification of his military service. That's when, near the age of 80, he tried to get verification from soldiers who served alongside him. Just five years before Blackmer died at age 87, he apparently was removed from the rejected claims list and granted pension rights in Genesee Circuit Court. "It was found that his testimony was true and that he was in fact a Revolutionary soldier," said Carmean who has obtained copies of all of Blackmer's records.

Carmean, who has done research on his family's genealogy and contributed to a Web site devoted to Blackmer, said several descendants plan to attend the ceremony. That includes cousins who are making the trip from California.
"I think the main thing is this guy actually served his country," said Carmean, 53, who works at Lapeer West High School. "Even though he was in his mid to late teens when he actually served, he was out there doing his part to help found our country and free it from the British. "It just seems important to honor his memory." Descendent Vera Switalski, 82, of Flushing Township, will join cousins -- some of whom she's never met -- to honor her great-great-great-grandfather. "I was really surprised," she said. "But I think it's a great idea to remember someone who had really been forgotten about."

Blackmer served as a private in the Continental Line during the Revolutionary War. He ended up living on a farm in Richfield Township with wife Aurilla, Carmean said. He is believed to be buried in the Richfield Union Cemetery where his son Nathaniel Blackmer Jr. is buried. But there are no markers or records to prove it.

The May ceremony will include full military honors, including a rifle salute, by the American Legion. Nearly 35 honoring color guards, some in full Continental uniforms, will also attend. "We wouldn't have our country if these people didn't make these sacrifices to help form our country," said NSSAR's Burkland. "If we can find them, we feel like we owe them this honor."

Nathaniel Blackmer Sr. Extras
• 1763: Born in what's now known as Warren, Mass.
• 1781: Began his Revolutionary War service
• 1838: Moved to Genesee County
• 1839: Made trip to Columbus, Ohio in a failed attempt to verify his war service through a fellow soldier who he learned had died.
• 1840: Bought property in Flint.
• 1843 and 1845: Filed an affidavit in Flint to try to secure his earned pension.
• 1850: Lived in Richfield Township with wife Aurilla.
• Died: Sometime after September 1850. Overdue recognition

By Julie Morrison | Flint Journal March 31, 2009

RICHFIELD TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- Jeffery Carmean, family historian and genealogist, gave this historical view of the life of Nathaniel Blackmer at the grave rededication May 3 of his great, great, great, great grandfather.

Nathaniel Blackmer was born in what is now Warren, Mass., on Aug. 1, 1763, to Solomon and Jenet Thompson. He was next to the youngest of four boys in the family. His father and older brothers, John and Solomon Jr., along with himself, all served as Patriots during the Revolutionary War to help form this country. They farmed land that Nathaniel's grandfather had owned.

Young Nathaniel was only 17 years old when he first served as a Patriot under Capt. Joseph Cutler, Major Reuben Reed and Colonel Stone. He and the Patriots with whom he served kept the British from landing at the mouth of the Connecticut River and thus foiled the British attempt the burn the city. He served in various units between August 1780 and May 1781. It is not known which battles that he may have taken part in. Later, he served as an attendant and a nurse caring for sick and wounded soldiers. He was discharged in May 1781.

After the war, he married Aurilla Limekins and they had seven children: Philo, Homer, Sophia, Nathaniel Jr., Horace, Chloe and Merritt. His wife and three eldest children were all baptized at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Williamstown, Glengarry County, Ontario, Canada, on Aug. 24, 1801. He and his growing family appear to have lived in New Hampshire, Canada, and western New York following their move from Massachusetts. In the 1820s, they were living in the Livingston and Genesee County area of New York. In 1830, he was living in Niagara County, N.Y.

In 1838, he came to Michigan. In 1839, he made a trip to Columbus, Ohio, in an attempt to verify his Revolutionary War service; however, the Patriot he went to visit died before he arrived. In 1840, he was living in Flint. In 1843, he filed an affidavit in an attempt to secure his Revolutionary War pension. Two years later in 1845, he filed another affidavit in a further attempt to secure his pension by now being a poor and elderly man. However, his claim was rejected by Washington apparently for a lack of proofs.

In May 1850, his wife Aurilla died from palsy. He subsequently moved in with his youngest son Merritt to Richfield Township. His exact date of death is unknown; however, it is believed that he died sometime after Sept. 21, 1850 when he was enumerated with his son and daughter-in-law, Merritt and Almira (Hill) Blackmer in Richfield Township.

He was 87 and a true American Patriot.

By Eric Fish | Flint Journal May 09, 2009

Nathaniel married Aurilla Limekins about 1797. Aurilla was born in 1775 in Massachusetts; died in May 1850 in Genessee Co., MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from "U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885"
Aurilla Blackmer, age 75, born MA, died on May 1850 in Genesee Co of Palsy.

Getting DNA matches to a Newcom or Newcomb Lamkin.

Notes:

from "The Livonia Gazette< 21 Aug 1986 (fultonhistory.com)
Dear Editor,
I am in the process of Historical and Genealogical research and would most appreciate your publishing my letter and request. I am seeking information and descendants of ancestors who were born, lived and are buried in and around Livingston County area. I shall list below the names that I am researching.
1. Hiram Terry-Revolutionary War veteran from Berkshire County, Mass. Married Clarissa Searles; died 1837-1838, buried in Oakridge Cemetery, Lima.Moved to Livingston County about 1801. Children born: Hiram Terry, Jr., Henry Terry, Silas Terry, Zelphia-Zilpha Terry, John James Terry, Casina N.Terry. Reported to have fathered 22 children.
2. Henry Terry - first marriage to Sarah Williams. Second Abigale Northrup. Died 17 July 1878; buried in Lima. Children: Clarissa, Alvin A., Levi, Sarah Ann, Norman, Sylvester, Juliette, Charles, George, Ira. Documents have stated, members of these families were residing in and around Livingston County as of 1900 - 1914. Documents have been found, indicating relationship to the Job Holbrook family.
Anyone having any knowledge or information, regarding these families. Please contact me at this address.
Thank you, Mrs. Betty J. Heil, 2716 C Dubois Rt., Riverton, Wyoming 82501

Hiram married Clarissa Searles. Clarissa was born in 1760/1770 in Vermont; died in Lima, Livingston, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 5 May 1777, Pomfret, Windham, CT; Enlisted with company of Chift, discharged 5 May 1789, enlisted with Jonathan Hill
• Military Service: 15 Jul 1779, Stony Point, NY; Received injuries during the Battle of Stony Point
• Census: 20 Aug 1850, Riga, NY; age 88, born CT, living with daughter and son-in-law

Notes:

Thomas Hill was the first Supervisor of Riga, still survies at the age of 89 years ; Rev. Robert Hill is his son; another son, George Hill, resides in Wisconsin ; Mrs. Emerson, of Riga, is his daughter. Joseph Emerson still survives ; Erastus, Joseph, and George Emerson, of Riga, are his sons ; an only daughter became the wife of John Reed, of Sweden.

From Religous Recorder (Syracuse, NY)
History of the Pioneer Settlement of Phelps and Gorham's Purchase, and Morris' Reserve: Embracing the Counties of Monroe, Ontario, Livingston, Yates, Steuben, Most of Wayne and Allegany, and Parts of Orleans, Genesee, and Wyoming. To which is Added, a Supplement Or Extension of the Pioneer ...
By Orsamus Turner, published in 1851.

From
Died, in Riga, on the 17th inst., Thomas Hill aged 91 years. In this event the editor of this paper has lost an affectionate and faithful father. He was born in Pomfret, Ct., and enlisted as a soldier in the Revolutionary army at the age of fifteen. In 1806 he removed to Riga, and was the first supervisor of that town. There he also united with the church of Christ, and from thence, we trust, he has taken to the Church triumphant
?Gen. Evivgelist.

From History of Monroe County, New York
Jesse Church, Joseph Emerson with his three sons, Erastus, Joseph, and George, and one daughter who became the wife of John Reed, the first supervisor of Sweden. Also, in the same year, Clark Hall, Thomas Hill, the first supervisor, Rev Robert Hill, George Hill, and a sister, Mrs. Emerson, settled in town.

From Landmarks of Monroe County
In 1807 still more families settled in Riga, and among them may be recalled the names of Enos Moore and his sons, Ephraim and Samuel, Joseph Thompson, George Richmond, Benajah Holbrook, Charles and Eber Orcutt, Thomas Bingham and his three sons, Joseph, Justin and William, and also his daughter who became Mrs. Pratt. There were also James Knowles and his sons James, William and Paul; Joseph Emerson and three stalwart sons, Erastus, Joseph and George, Jesse Church, Clark Hall, Rev Robert Hill, Thomas and George Hill, and their sister, Mrs. Emerson.

from "Records from the Congregational Church, Riga Corners, Riga, Monroe Co., NY", copied 1939 by Myrte Rice Haynes
Irondequoit Chapter, N.S.D.A.R., Rochester, N.Y. (monroe county genweb)
INITIAL MEMBERS
Thomas Hill
Stephen Hill
SOON AFTER JOINED
Thones Hill Jr

MEMBERSHIP RECORDS
Hill, Anna, ad. Oct. 1815, later, Anna Bristol.
Hill, Mary, ad. Oct. 1815.
Hill, Frederick L. ad. May 1, 1831, dis. to Byron, Apr. 3, 1830.
Hill, Menson [Munson] ad. Apr. 28, 1831, dis. Mar. 10, 1838.
Hill, Mrs. Sarah, letter from Holland Patent, Sep. 1, 1843.
Hill, Ribert [Robert], ad. Jul. 7, 1816. (In the Ministery.)
Hill, Rufus, ad. Oct. 1815, died Dec. 6, 1831, æ 37.
Hill, Anna, wife.
Hill, Thomas, ad. May 4, 1817, died Jan. 18, 1853, member 36 yrs. (Thomas Hill was 91 yrs., 17 days at death. Cem. recd.)
Hill, Mary, wife, of Capt. Thos., ad. Oct. 1815, died Aug. 30, 1834, æ 72

BAPTISMS
Hill, Robert, adult, Jul. 7, 1816.
Hill, Rufus, and wife Anna, Oct. 28, 1815.
Hill, Rufus Munson, son of Rufus & Anna, Apr. 7, 1816.
Hill, Fred Lyman, son of Rufus & Anna, May 3, 1818.
Hill, Rufus Munson, son of Rufus & Anna, Jan. 20, 1822.
Hill, ---- ----, of Rufus & Anna, Dec. 18, 1825.
Hill, Egbert Grandin, son of Rufus & Anna, Jul. 15, 1828.

DEATHS
Hill, Rufus, died Jan. 7, 1831, æ 37.
Hill, ----, child or Rufus, died Jul. 1821.

from Windsor, Berkshire County, MA Vitals Records to the year 1850 (Berkshire Co Genweb)
BIRTHS
Erastus, s. Thomas, Feb. 19, 1799.
George, s. Thomas, Mar. 25, 1801.
Robert Williams, s. Thomas, Apr. 20, 1797.
DEATHS
Betsey, May 10, 1790 [sic], a. 1 "wanting tow Days."
ch. Thomas, May 10, 1796, C.R.
Elijah, Dec. 27, 1791, a. 4 m. 5 d.
Erastus, s. Thomas, Aug. 31, 1803, a. 4, C.R.
Polly, eldest d. Tho[ma]s, Jan. 27, 1803, in 18th y., C.R.
Ruth, wid., Dec. 27, 1808, in 86th y. [Dec. 28, C.R.]
_______, May 19, 1799, a. 2 d., C.R.
_______, ch. Tho[ma]s, Mar. 27, 1803, a. 2 w., C.R.

Thomas married Mary Williams on 30 May 1783 in Pomfret, Windham, CT. Mary (daughter of Stephen Williams and Judith Paine) was born on 1 May 1762 in Pomfret, Windham, CT; died on 31 Aug 1834 in Riga, NY; was buried in Riga Cemetery, Riga, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from "Pomfret Vital Records, 1705-1850 ( Barbour Collection)
Thomas Hill m. Mary Williams, May 30, 1783

Nehemiah married Elizabeth Nash in 1787. Elizabeth (daughter of Elisha Nash and Elizabeth Smith) was born on 1 May 1768 in Hinsdale, MA; died on 5 Sep 1840 in Riga, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from the "Wood Family Index" by John Sumner Wood
Stephen Wood (15) Son of David (2) and Dorothy (---- Rockwell); B. 1745; D. 1805, age 60; Of Sharon, Conn. & Milton Hill, N.Y., 1790 Census; M. 1769, Mar. 2, Hannah Sprague, B. 1749, Feb. 12, d. 17--, dau., of Eben. & Hannah (St. John) Sprague; M. (2) , 17--, Marian Dickson (She m. (2) Nath'l Seymour: Ch: Luther (2-3); Stephen (74); Nathaniel (44); Enos (1); Cyrus (8)

Stephen married Hannah Sprague on 2 Mar 1769 in Sharon, Litchfield, CT. Hannah (daughter of Ebenezer Sprague and Hannah St. John) was born on 12 Feb 1748/1749 in Sharon, Litchfield, CT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Elizabeth Walker on 30 Oct 1763 in Swansey, MA. Elizabeth (daughter of Jonathan Walker and Elizabeth Hathaway) was born on 29 Sep 1743 in Dighton, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]