Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 29 Aug 1850, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 34, born NY, Farmer
• Census: 8 Jun 1855, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 38, born Saratoga Co, Farmer, living next to Oscar
• Census: 14 Jul 1860, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 43, born Saratoga Co, Farmer
• Census: 10 Jun 1865, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 48, born Saratoga Co., Farmer
• Census: 21 Jun 1870, Shelby, Macomb, MI; age 53, born NY, Farmer

Notes:

from Michigan Death Index, 1837-1897 (www.mdch.state.mi.us)
Palmer N Baker, farmer, born NY, died 2 Feb 1876 in Ray, Macomb, MI, age 59y, 9m, 26d of Dropsy of Heart. Son of James and Mary Baker. Ledger Page 156, Record 2206, Recorded 13 Jun 1877.

Palmer married Lucinda Mighells on 22 Jun 1843. Lucinda (daughter of Thomas Mighells and Rebecca Elmore) was born on 24 Apr 1816 in Lockport, Niagara, NY; died on 12 May 1883 in Ray, Macomb, MI; was buried in Utica Cemetery, Shelby, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Hubert Baker was born on 20 May 1844; died on 23 Aug 1847 in Cambria, Niagara, NY; was buried in Hillside Cemetery.
2. William Jay “Jasper” Baker was born on 18 Nov 1845 in Cambria, Niagara, NY; died on 29 Jun 1926 in Hale, Yuma, Colorado; was buried in Kanorado Cemetery, Kanorado, KS.
3. Alice M Baker was born on 12 Oct 1848 in Cambria, Niagara, NY; died on 13 Apr 1924 in Stanton, Montcalm, MI; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac, MI.
4. Albert D Baker was born in 1851 in Cambria, Niagara, NY; died on 9 Mar 1885 in Shelby, Macomb, MI; was buried in Utica Cemetery, Shelby, MI.
5. Frank A Baker was born in 1853 in Cambria, Niagara, NY; died on 8 Jul 1887 in Monroe, Monroe, MI; was buried in Utica Cemetery, Shelby, MI.
6. Florence L. Baker was born on 15 Nov 1855 in Cambria, Niagara, NY; died on 29 Jan 1933 in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw, Michigan; was buried on 1 Feb 1933 in Highland Cemetery.
7. Fred E Baker was born in May 1860 in Cambria, Niagara, NY; died on 22 Nov 1888 in New Haven, New Haven, CT; was buried in Utica Cemetery, Shelby, MI.

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.
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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:

• 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:

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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 20 Oct 1775, Saratoga District, NY; Commissioned as Captain in 6th Company, 13th Regiment of New York Militia under Colonel John McCrea
• Census: 1790, Saratoga, Albany, NY; 2M<16(Anson[14]) 1M>=16 (Joseph[52]), 2F (Eunice[53],Rebecca[14])
• Census: 1800, Northumberland, Saratoga, NY; 1M<=10, 2M16-26(Anson[24]), 1M>45 (Joseph[62]), 1F>45 (Eunice[63])
• Census: 1810, Northumberland, Saratoga, NY; 1M10-15, 1M26-44, 1F26-44 (this may be the record for the son)

Notes:

from "History of Saratoga County, New York" by Nathanial Barlett Sylvester, 1878
History of Northumberland
Joseph Palmer settled on the farm now owned by George Peck. He was a surveyor. Jared Palmer, for many years a town officer, was the son of Joseph.

"from Baker Family Remembrances" by Ethel Baker
CAPT. JOSEPH PALMER, father of Nicholas, was born at Stonington, Conn. in 1742. He was a Revolutionary War soldier, Captain 6th Co., 13th Reg't., Saratoga District. Joseph married Eunice, probably in Northumberland, Saratoga Co., N.Y. and they had six children - Jared, Anson, David, Joseph, Phoebe and NICHOLAS. He, Joseph, was a surveyor employed by the Hudson Bay Company. He received as a wedding gift from the Company any 100 acres of land he chose to survey out. Accordingly, he chose that much land and lived on it until his death in 1815. Many Indian relies have been found in these fields at different times and it is believed an Indian Village was located here. He died intestate and his wife Eunice - quote; "I, Eunice Palmer, widow of Joseph Palmer, late of Northumberland, who died intestate, renounce my right to administer on the goods etc., and pray that my sons Jared and Anson Palmer may be permitted to take letters of administration". - signed Eunice Palmer. Jared Palmer of Northumberland, duly sworn, says that his father Joseph Palmer, died intestate 1815. Jared, Anson, David and Joseph Palmer (sons) of Northumberland gave bonds of $2000.00 each for estate of Joseph Palmer. Jared and Anson took inventory July 3, 1815 in the year of our Lord and the 39th year of our independence.

in 1800 census living next door is Jerard Palmer, Nicholas Palmer, William Copeland

Joseph married Eunice. Eunice was born about 1737; died on 10 Mar 1834 in Northumberland, Saratoga, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from "The Saratoga Sentinel", 18 Mar 1834 (genealogybank.com)
DIED, On the 10th inst., in Northumberand, Mrs. Eunice, mother of Nicholas Palmer. aged 97.

Many accounts list her father as William Copeland. However, no evidence has been found yet to support this claim. Also, Eunice's oldest daughter, Bethiah, married a William Coplin or Copeland, which might explain the confusion.

Familysearch.org search of Eunice born in New London CT between 1735 and 1739 with possible family name connection:
1. Eunice Ingraham born 29 Jul 1739 in Lebanon, CT to Jared and Mary Ingraham
2. Eunice Holbrook born 11 Apr 1737 in Lebanon, CT to Nicholas and Mary Holbrook

Notes:

from "The Waterford Gazette (Waterford, NY), 22 Sept 1807 (genealogybank.com)
By virtue of an execution, issued out of the the supreme court of judicature of the state of New York, to me directed and delivered, I have seived and taken all the real and personal property of Jared Palmer, Nicholas Palmer and Jesse Palmer, situate in the town of Northumberland, whose right and title of, on to the same, I shall expose to sale, at public vendue, on the 29th October next, at 2 o'clock p.m. on the premises. Dated 14th September, 1807. Asabel Porter, sheriff.
...

from "The Saratoga Sentinel", 1 Aug 1821 (genealogybank.com)
By virtue of an execution, to me directed and delivered, against the good and chattels, land and tenements of Jared Palmer, Joseph Palmer, jun, and David Palmer, I shall expose to publick sale, at Clark's Inn, in Ballston-Spa, on the 31st day of August next, at 1 o'oclock P.M. all the right and title of the said Jared, Joseph and David, to the following lost of land, lying the town of Hadley, in the county of Saratoga, and bounded as follows, viz. On the east by the Hudson River, on the south by Charles Stewart, on the west by David Lawson, and on the north by Joel Dayton, containing one hundred and sixty-four acres, more or less. Dated July 17, 1821. John R. Mott, Sheriff. Elihu Rue, Deputy.

William married Mary Reed. Mary was born in 1753; died on 3 Mar 1835 in Northumberland, Saratoga, NY; was buried in Ross Cemetery, Northumberland, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]