Vera Mozelle Mills

Notes:

[Social Security Death Index]

Individual: Baker, Vera
Social Security #: 241-52-2419
Issued in: North Carolina
Birth date: Oct 17, 1918
Death date: Aug 1982
Residence code: North Carolina
ZIP Code of last known residence: 27501
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Angier, North Carolina

[North Carolina Deaths, 1979-82]

Name: BAKER, VERA MILLS
Date of Birth: October 17, 1918
Death Date: August 16, 1982
Sex: Female
Race: White
Age: 63 Years
Place of Occurrence: Chapel Hill (P), Orange, North Carolina
Place of Residence: . Harnett, North Carolina
Autopsy: No
Hospital: General Hospital 100 Beds & Over
Marital Status: Widowed
Attendant: Physician
Mode of Burial: Burial in state
State of Birth: North Carolina
SSN: 241522419
Fathers Surname: MILLS
Place of Injury:

Vera married Leon Early Baker on 16 Jul 1937 in Harnett Co., North Carolina. Leon (son of Joseph Earlie Baker and Frances Elizabeth Dean) was born on 5 Apr 1914 in Neills Creek, Harnett Co., North Carolina; died on 13 May 1979 in Angier, Harnett Co., North Carolina; was buried in Harnett Memorial Park, Lillington, Harnett Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Peggy Joyce Baker
2. Tony Durrand Baker
3. Marjorie Ann Baker
4. Roger Leon Baker
5. Shirley Jean Baker

Jodie married Effie F. Baker on 31 Jan 1909 in Harnett Co., North Carolina. Effie (daughter of James Howard Baker and Ava Varilla Brown) was born on 4 Nov 1892 in Buckhorn Township, Harnett Co, North Carolina; died on 8 Aug 1959 in Angier, Harnett Co., North Carolina; was buried on 10 Aug 1959 in Harnett Memorial Park, Lillington, Harnett Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josiah married Sarah A. Baker in 1881 in Buckhorn Township, Harnett Co., North Carolina. Sarah (daughter of CSA Dixon Baker and Nancy E. Baker) was born between 1862 and 1863 in Buckhorn Township, Harnett Co, North Carolina; died in Harnett Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Harnett County was organized on Feb. 7, 1855. Prior to that date it was part of Cumberland County.
In the 1850 Census the Bakers were in the Northern Division of Cumberland County.
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1850 Census: Page 130

James' parents, Jackson Jeremiah and Malinda, are newlyweds without any children.
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1860 Census: Page 468

James is listed as age 10, and is the oldest child of Jeremiah and Malinda. He has 3 brothers and 1 sister.
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1870 Census: Page 39

James is still living at home with his parents "J. J." and Malinda.
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1880 Census: Page 8

James H. is now shown as 28 years old. His wife Ava A., age 24 with three sons, William H. (b. 1875), Donnie E. (b. 1876), Walter S. (b. 1878) and one daughter, Lenor E. (b. 1/1880).

Census Place: Buckhorn, Harnett, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254967 National Archives Film T9-0967 Page 79D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
James H. BAKER Self M M W 28 NC
Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Avy A. BAKER Wife F M W 24 NC
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC
William H. BAKER Son M S W 5 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Donnie E. BAKER Son M S W 4 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Walter S. BAKER Son M S W 2 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Lenor E. BAKER Dau F S W 4M NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
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1900 Census:

James H. is listed as being born in January of 1848 and claims on the Census that he is 52 years old and has been married for 26 years. His wife is now shown as Sarah A., born in August of 1852, making her 47 years old. She has borne twelve children, eleven of whom are still living. Lenor has died. Donnie is living out on his own. W. Oscar has married and moved out, Stellie is living with him.
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1910 Census:

Mrs. Ava Baker is Head of Household. James H. has died. Ava states her age as 58. Living with her are: Bernice (27), Luanne (19), Lillian (16) and Burtis (14). Two doors down lives Joseph E. Baker (21) with his wife, named Frances (26) and their daughter Roxy, newborn.
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James married Ava Varilla Brown between 1873 and 1874. Ava (daughter of Madison Hill Brown and Sarah Elizabeth Underwood) was born between Aug 1852 and 1854 in Cape Fear, Chatham Co., North Carolina; died in 1924 in Harnett Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[Linda Gardner]

Ava was a midwife and delivered many children according to the birth records
seen. She was sometimes called Betty. After Jim's death Ava lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Effie and Jody Mills. She was visiting her son, Donnie, when she died about 1924.

Robert married M. J. Unknown about 1846. M. was born in 1830 in Buckhorn Township, Cumberland Co, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[North Carolina Troops: 1861 - 1865]

2nd Co. C, 36th Regiment N. C. T. (2nd Regiment N. C. Artillery)

Baker, Ira D., Private:
Enlisted in Cumberland County at age 34, February 20, 1862 for three years. Present or accounted for through August 1864. Captured at Ft. Fisher January 15, 1865 and confined at Elmira, N. Y. , until paroled and exchanged at Boulware's Wharf, James River, VA., March 18-20, 1865. Admitted to hospital at Richmond, VA., March 19, 1865 and furloughed for thirty days March 23, 1865.
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1830 Census: Page 58

Bryant Baker is shown as having one son under the age of 5 (Dixon, age 2).
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1840 Census: Page 257

Dixon's father, Bryant, has two sons over age 10 (Dixon, age 12 and Jeremiah, age 10).
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1850 Census: Page 123

Dixon is now married to Nancy, aged 18. Living next door are William and Martha Smith with a son, William, age 11, who is thought to be Nancy's family.
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1860 Census: Page 468

Dixon (32) and Nancy E. (26) are living between Jeremiah Jackson Baker and John Baker. Dixon and Nancy have four children: John A. (b. 1853), Caroline (b. 1855), Henry P. (b. 1856) and Joseph (b. 1858).
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1870 Census: Page 39

Nancy is a widow, 38 years old. Her children are living with her: John A. (17), Caroline (15), Henry P. (14) and the youngest child, Sarah (b. 1862). Joseph does not appear. He should be living at home at age 12, so he is presumed dead.
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1880 Census:

Nancy E. Baker (47) is listed as Head of Household. Her son-in-law, Quinton Mills (23) and his wife Sarah (17) are living with her. Henry P. lives next door.
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[Gregory Family Tree 2.FTW]

[Bakers of Harnett County.FTW]

[North Carolina Troops: 1861 - 1865]

2nd Co. C, 36th Regiment N. C. T. (2nd Regiment N. C. Artillery)

Baker, Ira D., Private:
Enlisted in Cumberland County at age 34, February 20, 1862 for three years. Present or accounted for through August 1864. Captured at Ft. Fisher January 15, 1865 and confined at Elmira, N. Y. , until paroled and exchanged at Boulware's Wharf, James River, VA., March 18-20, 1865. Admitted to hospital at Richmond, VA., March 19, 1865 and furloughed for thirty days March 23, 1865.
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1830 Census: Page 58

Bryant Baker is shown as having one son under the age of 5 (Dixon, age 2).
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1840 Census: Page 257

Dixon's father, Bryant, has two sons over age 10 (Dixon, age 12 and Jeremiah, age 10).
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1850 Census: Page 123

Dixon is now married to Nancy, aged 18. Living next door are William and Martha Smith with a son, William, age 11, who is thought to be Nancy's family.
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1860 Census: Page 468

Dixon (32) and Nancy E. (26) are living between Jeremiah Jackson Baker and John Baker. Dixon and Nancy have four children: John A. (b. 1853), Caroline (b. 1855), Henry P. (b. 1856) and Joseph (b. 1858).
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1870 Census: Page 39

Nancy is a widow, 38 years old. Her children are living with her: John A. (17), Caroline (15), Henry P. (14) and the youngest child, Sarah (b. 1862). Joseph does not appear. He should be living at home at age 12, so he is presumed dead.
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1880 Census:

Nancy E. Baker (47) is listed as Head of Household. Her son-in-law, Quinton Mills (23) and his wife Sarah (17) are living with her. Henry P. lives next door.
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Dixon married Nancy E. Baker on 22 Mar 1850 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina. Nancy was born between 1832 and 1834 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina; died after 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[1880 Census]

Census Place: Buckhorn, Harnett, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254967 National Archives Film T9-0967 Page 78A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Nancy E. BAKER Self F W W 47 NC
Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Quinton MILLS SonL M M W 23 ---
Occ: Farming Fa: --- Mo: ---
Sarah A. MILLS Wife F M W 17 NC
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC[Gregory Family Tree 2.FTW]

[Bakers of Harnett County.FTW]

[1880 Census]

Census Place: Buckhorn, Harnett, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254967 National Archives Film T9-0967 Page 78A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Nancy E. BAKER Self F W W 47 NC
Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Quinton MILLS SonL M M W 23 ---
Occ: Farming Fa: --- Mo: ---
Sarah A. MILLS Wife F M W 17 NC
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC

Notes:

1850 Census: Page 130

Jeremiah shows up as "Jackson", aged 19 with wife Malinda, aged 21. No children are listed. Charlotte Rowe (50) is living next door.
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1860 Census: Page 467*

Jeremiah shows up as "Jack*", aged 30 with his wife Malinda, aged 30. Their children are: J. H. Baker (M) age 10, T. F. Baker (F) age 8, W. D. (M) age 5, B. W. (M) age 3, and J. H. (M) age 4.

Baker, Anderson NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 467 1860
Baker, Atkins NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 468 1860
Baker, Bryant NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 473 1860
Baker, Charlotte NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 476 1860
Baker, Dixon NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 468 1860
Baker, Henry NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 472 1860
Baker, J. H. NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 468 1860
Baker, Jack NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 467 1860 *
Baker, Jack NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 476 1860
Baker, John NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 468 1860
Baker, L. A. NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 473 1860
Baker, Mary NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 467 1860
Baker, Mary NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 476 1860
Baker, Rebecca NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 480 1860
Baker, Susan NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 475 1860
Baker, William M. NC HARNETT CO. SUMMERVILLE 466 1860

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Civil War Records

Jackson Baker
Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private on 19 August 1861 at the age of 21
Enlisted in Company D, 26th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 19 August 1861.
Surrendered Company D, 26th Infantry Regiment North Carolina on 09 April 1865

1870 Census: Page 39

Jeremiah shows up as "J. J." without his wife. His oldest son, James (b. 1851), a daughter, Tilda (b. 1853), sons W. D. (b. 1854), Bryant (b. 1857), and Jerry, his youngest child (b. 1859).
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1880 Census: Page 21

Emily Sexton (Anderson Baker's widow) and her two sons, Robert age 10 and Sidney, age 9 are living with Jackson J. Baker in Cape Fear Township, Chatham County. Vol. 5, E.D. 33, Sheet 21, Line 18.

Census Place: Cape Fear, Chatham, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254958 National Archives Film T9-0958 Page 232A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Jackson J. BAKER Self M W W 40 NC
Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Jerry H. BAKER Son M S W 21 NC
Occ: Laborer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Visa E. BAKER Dau F S W 8 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
David BAKER Son M S W 6 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Emily BAKER Other F W W 35 NC
Occ: Keeps House Fa: NC Mo: NC
Robert BAKER Son M S W 10 NC
Occ: Laborer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Cidney BAKER Son M S W 9 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Nancy DEAN Other F S W 28 NC
Occ: Laborer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Dorsett DEAN Other M S W 2 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Silas WOOD Other M S W 22 NC
Occ: Laborer Fa: NC Mo: NC
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1900 Census:

Jeremiah is still living in Cape Fear Township, Chatham County and is 71 years old. The Census says that he and Mary have been married seven years.
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1910 Census: Page 246

Jack J. Baker age 85, has been married 3 times 15 years married to Nancy, age 58, mother of 14 children / 10 living

Jackson married Melinda Baker on 27 Jan 1850 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina. Melinda was born between 1829 and 1830 in Chatham Co., North Carolina; died in 1863. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[Linda Gardner]

The cause of death given on his death certificate was "old age and worn out". His age was 87 years, 8 months and 25 days. His occupation was farming and his education was common school. The informant of his death was Bettie Brown.

[1880 Census]

Census Place: Cape Fear, Chatham, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254958 National Archives Film T9-0958 Page 246A
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Madison BROWN Self M M W 53 NC
Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Louisa BROWN Wife F M W 48 NC
Occ: Keeps House Fa: NC Mo: NC
Lona F. BROWN Dau F S W 20 NC
Occ: Keeps House Fa: NC Mo: NC
John S. BROWN Son M S W 9 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Ambus G. BROWN Son M S W 7 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Mary H. BROWN Dau F S W 5 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC

Madison married Sarah Elizabeth Underwood about 1852 in Chatham Co. North Carolina. Sarah (daughter of George Underwood and Sarah Unknown) was born between 1832 and 1836 in Moore Co., North Carolina; died after 9 Aug 1860 in Harnett Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]