Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 3 Jun 1880, Middleton, Strafford, NH; age 9, born MA, at school, living with parents
• Census: 7 Jun 1900, Cambridge, Middlesex, MA; age 24, born Sep 1875 in NH, marr 4 yrs, broker, parents born NH/NH
• Census: 30 Apr 1910, Boston, Suffolk, MA; age 38, born MA, married lodger (wife not present), marr 15 yrs, chalkboard man for stock broker, parents born NH/MA
• Census: 3 Jan 1920, Somerville, Middlesex, MA; age 45, born MA, clerk at broker's office, parents born NH/UNK, living with dau Cornelia's family
• Census: 8 Apr 1940, Florham Park, Morris, NJ; age 68, born MA, divorced, H4 ed, residing here in 1935, living with daughter & her children.

Notes:

from "Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915" (ancestry.com)
George C Baker was born 12 Sep 1875 in Somerville MA to William A, a trader b. ME and Cornelia b. Cambridge. Residing Hamlet.

George married Annie Ormiston on 11 Dec 1895 in Cambridge, Middlesex, MA. Annie (daughter of John Olmstead and Matilda Stacy) was born in Feb 1877 in Halifax, NS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

from Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915 (familysearch.org)
Marriage on 11 Dec 1895 in Cambridge, MA of George C Baker, age 23, b. Somerville, a speculator, son of Wm A Baker and Cornelia D Cannon, and Annie E Olmstead Morrison, age 26, b. NS, Dressmaker, dau of John and Matilda (Stacy). His first, her second marriage.

Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910 (familysearch.org)
Marriage on 11 Dec 1895 in Cambridge, Middlesex, MA of George Clinton Baker, age 23, son of William A. Baker & Cornelia D. Cannon and Annie Elizabeth Morrison, age 26, dau of John Ohmstead & Matilda Stacy

1. Cornelia Devine Baker was born on 3 Sep 1896 in Salem, Essex, MA; died on 5 Jul 1978 in Hollywood, Broward, FL.
2. Inez Mabrey Baker was born on 24 Mar 1899 in Cambridge, Middlesex, MA; died on 2 Apr 1994 in Naples, Collier, FL; was buried in Naples Memorial Gardens Cemetery, North Naples, FL.

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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1 May 1865, Cambridge, Middlesex, MA; age 23, born MA
• Census: 24 Jun 1870, Somerville, Middlesex, MA; age 28, born MA, keeps house
• Census: 3 Jun 1880, Middleton, Strafford, NH; age 37, born MA, keeping house, parents born NH/NH

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.

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

John married Cordelia Devine. [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

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