Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 2 Nov 1850, Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; age 12, born NH, living with parents
• Census: 16 Jun 1860, Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; age 23, born NH, living with father and stepmother
• Military Service: 1862/1863, Massachusetts; Hospital attendant, Enlisted in Company E, Massachusetts 39th Infantry Regiment on 12 Aug 1862.Promoted to Full Private.Mustered out on 26 Oct 1863 at Washington, DC.
• Census: 1 May 1865, Cambridge, Middlesex, MA; age 28, born NH, machinist
• Census: 24 Jun 1870, Somerville, Middlesex, MA; age 33, born NH, machinist
• Census: 3 Jun 1880, Middleton, Strafford, NH; age 41, born NH, farmer, parents born NH/NH

Notes:

from "New Hampshire, Birth Records, 1659-1900" (ancestry.com)
William Alson Baker was born on 10 Mar 1937 in Westmoreland. to Larkin Baker, residing Westmoreland and Celina Cobb.

from "Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915" (ancestry.com)
William A Baker, 55, a broker, born Westmoreland NH to Larkin Baker b. NH and Selina Cobb b. NH died on 23 Mar 1897 in Arlington MA of natural causes

from "The Boston Business Journal", 24 Mar 1897 (genealogybank.com)
DEATH OF W.A. BAKER
William A. Baker died very suddenly early Tuesday morning at his home 30 Park Street, Cambridge. Mr. Baker gained considerable prominence in Cambridge in connection with the Mayoralty context in 1893. At that time it was claimed by Bancroft supporters that the name of "William A Baker" was put forward on nomination papers simply to have a name appear on the ballot ahead of that of "William A. Bancroft." In that election Bancroft received 5838 votes, Kelley 4427 and Baker 167. Mr. Baker was about 56 years old, and had lived in Cambridge ever since the war. He served during the war in Company E, Thirty-ninth Massachusetts Volunteers, a Somerville company. He was a member of John A. Logan Post 186, G.A.R. Mr. Baker was a stock broker, having a Boston office at 43 Water Street. He leaves a widow.

William married Cornelia Devine Cannon on 9 Aug 1862 in Cambridge, Middlesex, MA. Cornelia (daughter of John Cannon and Cordelia Devine) was born in 1843 in Massachusetts; died on 7 Sep 1884 in Wakefield, Carroll, NH; was buried in Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from "Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915" (ancestry.com)
on 9 Aug 1862 in Cambridge MA, William A Baker, 25, an attendant residing Somerville, born Westmoreland NH married Cornelia D Cannon, 20, residing Cambridge.

1. Kate Mabel Baker was born on 12 Sep 1864 in Cambridge, Suffolk, MA; died on 31 Jan 1911 in Salem, Essex, MA.
2. Josie M Baker was born on 25 Sep 1866 in Massachusetts; died on 19 Jun 1908 in Rhode Island; was buried in Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, RI.
3. Albert Larkin Baker was born in Jun 1868 in Somerville, Middlesex, MA; died on 10 Oct 1941; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, MA.
4. William A Baker was born on 25 Dec 1870 in Somerville, Middlesex, MA; died on 25 Apr 1956 in Los Angeles, CA.
5. George Clinton Baker was born on 12 Sep 1875 in Somerville, Middlesex, MA; died on 27 Jan 1953; was buried in Pocasset Cemetery, Cranston, RI.

William married Ellen S Horne on 16 Dec 1882 in Cambridge, Middlesex, MA. Ellen (daughter of Loverett Horne and Sylvia) was born in 1857 in Somersworth, NH; died on 13 Jan 1904 in Dover, Strafford, NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from "Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915"
on 16 Dec 1882 in Cambridge MA, William A Baker, 42, a broker, residing Cambridge MA son of Larkin and Celia Baker married Ellen S Horne, 25 , residing Great Falls, dau of Leverett C & Sylvia. 2nd marriage for William, 1st for Ellen.

William married Olive A Barnes on 6 Sep 1893 in Cambridge, Middlesex, MA. Olive (daughter of Martin Barnes and Mary Witham) was born on 30 May 1862 in Boston, Suffolk, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from "Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915" (ancestry.com)
On 6 Sep 1893 in Cambridge MA, William A Baker, 49, a banker, born NH to Larkin Baker & Selena Cobb, married Olive A Barnes, 28, born Boston to Martin & Mary Witham. His 3rd, her 1st marriage.

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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 2 Nov 1850, Westmoreland, Cheshire, NH; Mrs. L Baker, age 47, born NH

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

Simeon married Eunice Goodnow. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]