Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 29 Aug 1850, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 4, born NY, living with parents
• Census: 8 Jun 1855, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 9, born Niagara Co, living with parents
• Census: 14 Jul 1860, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 13, born Cambria, living with parents
• Census: 10 Jun 1865, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 19, born Niagara Co, living with parents
• Census: 21 Jun 1870, Shelby, Macomb, MI; age 24, born NY, Farmer, living with parents
• Census: 14 Jun 1880, Glencoe, Lake, MI; age 34 born NY, Farmer, parents born NY/NY, living next to brother Frank
• Census: 1895, Jaqua, Cheyenne, KS; age 49, born NY
• Census: 20 Jun 1900, Lansing, Arapahoe, CO; age 54, born Nov 1845 in NY, marr 4 yrs, Physician, parents born NY/NY
• Census: 1905, Voltaire, Sherman, KS; age 59, born NY, to KS from MI, doctor
• Census: 25 Apr 1910, Voltaire, Sherman, KS; age 65, born NY, marr 14 yrs, farmer on general farm, parents born NY/NY
• Census: 22 Jan 1920, Bedrock, Nez Perce, ID; age 74, born NY, parents born NY/NY

William married Sophia Adelaide Crosier on 13 Apr 1870 in Cambria, Niagara, NY. Sophia (daughter of Luther Whiting Crosier and Mary Elizabeth Playter) was born on 3 Jan 1848 in Pekin, Niagara, NY; died on 4 Apr 1895 in Sherman Co., KS; was buried in Kanorado Cemetery, Kanorado, KS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Elmer Crosier Baker was born in Mar 1872 in Wayne Co, Michigan; died in 1962; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, CO.
2. Estelle May Baker was born on 24 Jun 1876 in Eden, Lake, MI; died on 20 Apr 1917; was buried in Armel Cemetery, Armel, CO.
3. William Alden Baker was born on 8 Apr 1878 in Baldwin, Lake, MI; died on 22 Apr 1942 in Lebanon, Linn, OR; was buried on 26 Apr 1942 in Lebanon IOFF Cemetery, Lebanon, OR.
4. Lee Luther Baker was born on 3 Feb 1881 in Lakeview, Montcalm, MI; died on 8 Feb 1935 in Stratton, Kit Carson, CO; was buried in Fairview Cemetery in Burlington, CO.

William married Louise Evadene McDowell on 8 Apr 1896. Louise (daughter of David Henry McDowell and Mary Elizabeth Spencer) was born on 25 Sep 1861 in Blue Earth, Fairbault, MN; died on 14 May 1942 in Lewiston, Nez Perce, ID; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Southwick, ID. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Bethel B Baker was born in 1893 in Kansas; died on 9 Nov 1955 in Kent, King, WA; was buried in Hillcrest Burial Park, Kent, WA.
2. Dean Jay Baker was born on 10 Apr 1899 in Colorado; died on 9 Sep 1973 in Albion, Whitman, WA; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Southwick, ID.
3. Claud Henry Baker was born on 8 Dec 1901 in Hale, Yuma, CO; died on 28 Dec 1989 in Delta, Delta, CO; was buried in Mesa View Cemetery, Delta, CO.
4. Alice Eva Baker was born on 14 Oct 1905 in Goodland, Sherman, KS; died on 22 Jul 1961 in Lewiston, Nez Perce, ID; was buried in Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, ID.

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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 29 Aug 1850, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 34, born NY
• Census: 8 Jun 1855, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 38, born Niagara Co
• Census: 14 Jul 1860, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 43, born Lockport NY
• Census: 10 Jun 1865, Cambria, Niagara, NY; age 48, born Niagara Co, gave birth to 7 children, sister Adaline Mills (or Miles) in house
• Census: 21 Jun 1870, Shelby, Macomb, MI; Age 53, born NY, Keeping House
• Census: Jun 1880, Ray, Macomb, MI; age 64, born NY, parents born NY/NY, living with Thomas and Alice Summer

Notes:

from "The Lockport Daily Journal Courier", (fultonhistory.com)
STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY COURT, COUNTY OF NIAGARA -
Corydon Mighells, ag'st Palmer Baker and Lucinda B. Baker, his wife; Nelson T. Mighells and Harriet P. Mighells, his wife; Adaline C. Mighells, Thomas L. Lewis and Harriet N. Lewis, his wife; Elmer J. Mighells, George M. Mighells, Elsie E. Mighells, Harriet M. Mighells, and Elizabeth Mighells, wife of the said plantiff:
To the above named defendants:
You are hereby summoned to answer the complaint of Corydon Mighells, plaintiff, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of the county of Niagara, on the 17th day on February, 1862, and to serve a copy of your answer on the subscribings, at their office, in the village of Lockport, county of Niagara and State of New York, within twenty days after the service of this summon, exclusive of the day of service, or the plaintiff will apply to the Court for relief demanded in the complaint. Dated Feb. 17, 1862.

from "History of Niagara County, New York" by New York Sanford & Company, 1878
Thomas Mighells, a native of Deerfield, Mass., came from Ontario county to Lockport in March, 1810, and was the first settler on the farm now owned and occupied by his son N. T. Mighells, at Warren's Corners. Phineas Burchard, of whom he bought the land, had previously obtained an article for it from the Holland Company, but had not begun an improvement. Here Mr. Mighells built up for himself a permanent' house, reared a family of ten children, and here he died July 25th, 1858, at the age of 73 years.

from "The Mt. Clemens Monitor", 18 May 1883
Mrs. Baker, a former resident of this place, was buried here Wednesday. She died of paralysis, near Romeo. Her age was 67 years and she was a relative of W.M. Campbell, of Mt. Clemens.

from "The Utica Sentinel", 19 May 1883
Mrs. Baker, a former resident of Troy, but who has lived in this vicinity for several years, died at the residence of her son-in-law Thos. J. Summers, last Saturday. Her funeral was held Monday.


from "The Utica Sentinel", 2 Jun 1883
DIED - At her home in town of Ray, Macomb Co., Mich. on the 12th day of May 1883, Mrs. Lucinda B. Baker, aged sixty seven years and eighteen days. She was born in Lockport, Niagara Co., N.Y., April 24th, 1816, and was married to Mr. Palmer N. Baker, June 22d, 1843. To them seven children were born, five sons and two daughters. One son died in infancy; the others, four sons and two daughters, are yet living. Three of the sons were absent at the time of her funeral. She came to Michigan with her family fifteen years ago, settling near Utica, Macomb Co., where on the second day of Feb., 1876, Mr. Baker died. The next year, she moved to the town of Ray where she died in great peace, trusting in the Lord. Both she and her husband gave themselves to the Lord in early life, and first united with the Presbyterian Church at Lockport, N.Y. After settling in Michigan, they united with the Congregational Church at Utica, where they both held their membership until death; and of them both it can be well be said: "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord." To the bereaved children and friends, they have left a most blessed assurance of their acceptance in the beloved, who hath said of every on e of his disciples: "Where I am there ye shall be also." Altho' almost entirely deprived of the power of speech (by Paralysis,) for over two years before her death, she was cheerful, and witnessed in many way to her abiding confidence in Him who was able to restore her, and five her a place in his Kingdom with the loved ones gone before. She was greatly beloved by all who knew her. The funeral service was at her home on Tuesday the 15th, attended by a large audience. Sermon on the occasion by Elder J.A. Young, of Romeo, from Revelation 3rd Chapter, 4th verse: "And they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy." Her remains were then taken to Utica for burial; where, by the side of her husband, they were laid away, amid the brightness and beauty of a lovely spring day, to await the call of her Master whom she loved, and in whose promises she found so much peace in believing. And while it doth not yet appear what she shall be, she has the assurance that when he who was her life should appear, she should be like him, for she should see him as he is. In this blessed hope she fell asleep in Jesus. May the influence of her sweet Christian life ever abide with her children, helping them to follow the same precious Savior.

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

Thomas married Rebecca Elmore. [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