Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 2 Nov 1850, Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; age 57, born NH, Judge of Probate
• Census: 16 Jun 1860, Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; age 65, born NH, Judge of Probate
• Census: 7 Jun 1870, Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; age 75, born NH, Retired Judge

Notes:

from "History of Westmoreland, Cheshire County, New Hampshire"
LARKIN BARKER was born in this town September 17, 1795, and remained until his decease, February 2, 1872. For many years his counsel was sought from far and near upon all legal matters. Possessed of a tenacious memory, an aptness for scholarship, he soon took a prominent place in both town and county. He held the commission of justice of the peace during nearly the whole of his business career, and transacted nearly all the business of the town in this line. He was assistant judge of the Court of Common Pleas seven years, judge of Probate for Cheshire County twenty-two years, resigning in 1864 by reason of poor health, and held, at different times, all the offices within the gift of his native town.

from "The New Hampshire Sentinel", 5 Feb 1872 (genealogybank.com)
In Westmoreland, Feb. 3, after a brief illness, Hon. Larkin Baker, aged 76 years 4 mos. and 16 days. Judge Baker was born in Westmoreland Sept. 17, 1795, where he has always resided. In early life he was left without the care and counsel of a father. He acquired his education in the primary schools and in the academy at Chesterfield. He afterward taught school several years. He held for a few years a Captain's and Major's commission. In 1822 he was married to Celina Cobb, daughter of Gen. Simeon Cobb of Westmoreland. There were born to them nine children, four sons and five daughters. He devoted several years to agricultural and a few years to mercantile pursuits, assisting Gen. Cobb in the transaction of his business in its various branches. His wife with whom he had lived thirty years, died Oct. 4, 1852, age 50 years. He married his second wife, widow Sarah Wier, March 2, 1855. He faithfully served the town for many years in the capapcity of Justice of the Peace, Town Clerk and Selectman; he also represent the town two years in the General Court. He held the commission of Judge of the Court of Common Pleas nine years for Cheshire County and Judge of Probate over twenty-two years, which latter office he resigned by reason of ill health at the age of 69 years, after which he was admitted to the Bar under the Statute.He was ever ready to impart information to all who sought his counsel. In him the widow and the fatherless ever found a true and faithful friend, a wise and fatherly counsellor whose memory will be gratefully cherished by the people of the town and county whose interest he so long and so faithfully served. He was - to use the language of a near neighbor - "perfectly honest" - than which, there can be no higher social virtue; and of whom it may be justly said, "Good and faithful servant." All that love and affectin cound do was done for him by his dear wife and dutifull children and his kind and attentive neighbors. A wife, two sons and one daughter survive to mourn their irreparable loss. For nearly fifty years he ws ,until recently, an active and influential member of the Congregational church whose interests we was ever zealous to promote. May people from this and other towns were present at the funeral services to testify their respect for him whos memory they gratefully cherish and to sympathize with bereaved friedns. An appreciative audience listened with respectful attention to a discourse by the writer from Gen. 5:24.
Jehiel Claflin, East Westmoreland, N.H., Feb, 10, 1872

Larkin married Celina Cobb on 23 Jan 1823. Celina (daughter of Gen. Simeon Cobb and Eunice Goodnow) was born on 27 May 1802 in NH; died on 4 Oct 1852. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Charlotte Adeline Baker was born on 23 Apr 1824 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; died on 13 Jun 1851 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; was buried in North Cemetery, Westmoreland, NH.
2. Eunice Dudley Baker was born on 8 Oct 1825 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; died on 12 Jun 1852 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH.
3. Simeon Larkin Baker was born on 22 Dec 1827 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; died on 19 Sep 1854 in New Hampshire; was buried in North Cemetery, Westmoreland, NH.
4. Mary Elizabeth Baker was born on 5 May 1830 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; died on 9 Apr 1839 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; was buried in North Cemetery, Westmoreland, NH.
5. Baby Boy Baker died on 1 May 1832 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; was buried in North Cemetery, Westmoreland, NH.
6. Albert Sprague Baker was born on 29 Sep 1834 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; died on 15 Sep 1895 in Middleton, Strafford, NH; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, MA.
7. William Alson Baker was born on 10 Mar 1837 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; died on 23 Mar 1897 in Arlington, Middlesex, MA; was buried in Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, MA.
8. Mary Elmina Baker was born on 10 Oct 1839 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; died in Mar 1852 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; was buried in North Cemetery, Westmoreland, NH.
9. Josephine Sarah Baker was born in Dec 1844 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; died on 17 Dec 1923 in Corinna, Penobscot, ME; was buried in Corinna Center Cemetery, Corinna, ME.

Larkin married Sarah White on 1 Mar 1855 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH. Sarah was born on 4 Feb 1797; died on Sept. 12, 1880 in Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; was buried in North Cemetery, Westmoreland, NH. [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

Notes:

from "Records of Littleton, Massachusetts", 1900
Joseph Baker son of Joseph & Allice Baker born January the 22 : 1721 : 2

From Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution
BAKER. JOSEPH, Littleton. Private, Capt. Samuel Gilbert's co., Col. William Prescott's regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; service, 73 days; also, company return dated Cambridge, Sept. 28, 1775; also, order for bounty cost or its equivalent in money, dated Cambridge, Oct. 30, 1775,

Joseph married Sarah Hook Wheeler in 1742 in Littleton, Middlesex, MA. Sarah (daughter of Edward Wheeler and Elizabeth Herrick) was born on 4 Feb 1724 in Littleton, Middlesex, MA; died on 22 Sep 1803 in Acton, Middlesex, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from "Records of Littleton, Massachusetts", 1900 (archive.org)
WHEELER: Sarah m. about 1742 Joseph Baker Jr. She d. Sept 22 1808 a. 79 at acton

Stephen married Lydia Harwood on 21 Dec 1758 in Littleton, Middlesex, MA. Lydia (daughter of Joseph Harwood and Mary) was born on 2 Feb 1740 in Littleton, Middlesex, MA; died on 6 Aug 1812 in Peru, Bennington, VT; was buried in North Cemetery, Peru, VT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from "Concord, Massachusetts births, marriages, and deaths, 1635-1850", 1895
Joseph Baker ye son of William Baker & Elizabeth his wife was Borne January ye 8th day, 1695. 6.

from "Records of Littleton, Massachusetts", 1900 (archive.org)
Capt Joseph Baker Deceased Septembe ye 3d 1761 in the Sixty Sixth year of his age.

Joseph married Alice Jefts on 11 Dec 1716 in Concord, Middlesex, MA. Alice (daughter of John Jefts and Lydia Fish) was born on 7 Sep 1691 in Billerica, Middlesex, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from "Concord, Massachusetts births, marriages, and deaths, 1635-1850", 1895
Joseph Baker of Concord and Allice Jefts of Bilerica was married by ye Reved John Whiting Decemr 11 : 1716

Edward married Elizabeth Herrick on 17 May 1721 in Concord, Middlesex, MA. Elizabeth (daughter of Jonathan Herrick and Elizabeth Dodge) was born on 6 May 1697; died on 14 Apr 1764 in Littleton, Middlesex, MA; was buried in Old Burying Ground, Littleton, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Husbandman

Samuel married Abigail Waters on 17 Feb 1729 in Sutton, Worchester, MA. Abigail (daughter of Richard Waters and Martha Read) was born on 1 Feb 1702 in Salem, Essex, MA; died on 8 Feb 1770. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From 'A Genealogical History of the Concord Harwoods...', by Watson H. Harwood, 1912
Joseph Harwood moved to Littleton Massachusetts with his father about 1737. He and his wife were admitted to the Littleton Church, 9 July 1737 on dismissal from the Church in Concord. Joseph Harwood was Selectman, Town Clerk and Highway Surveyor in Littleton, Massachusetts for many years and was Representative to the Legislature in 1761, 1766, and 1769. He had the title of Captain.

Joseph married Mary. Mary was born in 1708; died on 3 Jun 1787 in Littleton, Middlesex, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]