Arthur R. Baker

Notes:

[Linda Gardner]

In the 1910 Chatham County census it states Sidney and Flora had been married 18 years and had 11 children 10 were still living. The 1920 census of Harnett County ... household of Rettie Mae and her husband J. H. Ashworth lists 5 of Rettie's brothers and sisters as follows... Magnolia Baker age 14; Asa Baker age 8; Viola age 7; Emma age 5; and Magaline age 1

Sydney married Flora Ellen Rogers on 22 Nov 1892 in Wake Co., North Carolina. Flora (daughter of Daniel W. Rogers and Frances E. Baker) was born in May 1874 in Buckhorn Township, Harnett Co., North Carolina; died in 1918 in Buckhorn Township, Harnett Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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 Emily Sexton in 1869 in Wake Co., North Carolina. Emily (daughter of John Wiley Sexton and Lucinda Utley) was born on 7 Apr 1833 in Buckhorn Township, Cumberland Co., North Carolina; died on 3 Feb 1910 in Harnett Co., North Carolina; was buried in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Duncan, Harnett Co., NC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[1900 Census]

Emily, the mother of Sydney Baker is shown on this census taken on June 14, 1900. Emily is shown as having 2 children with 2 living and is listed as widowed. This census should have said that she had 6 children, since she had 4 while married to Anderson James Baker. The general family consensus is that she and Jackson J. Baker were not married.

Notes:

[1880 Census]

Census Place: Buckhorn, Harnett, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254967 National Archives Film T9-0967 Page 79C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Danniel W. ROGERS Self M M W 24 NC
Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Francis ROGERS Wife F M W 26 NC
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC
Flora ROGERS Dau F S W 4 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Amanda ROGERS Dau F S W 1 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC

Daniel married Frances E. Baker about 1873 in Harnett Co., North Carolina. Frances (daughter of Jackson Jeremiah Baker and Melinda Baker) was born on 6 Sep 1852 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina; died on 14 Jul 1914 in Buckhorn Township, Harnett Co., North Carolina; was buried in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Duncan, Harnett Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[Linda Gardner]

Bryant was married five times. We have found twelve (14) of his children. He died
between March 1885 and February 1894. He was listed as deceased when his son Jeremiah Jackson applied for a marriage license in February 1894.

[1830 Census]: Page 58

The 1830 Census Index has his name spelled "Biyan Bokey" but this individual is Bryant Baker, a son of Burwell "Burrill" Baker. The photocopy of the Census schedule clearly shows his name as Bryant Baker. This Census indicates he is between 20 - 30 years old. he is shown with only one son under the age of 5 (Dixon, b. 1829). His wife is between 20 - 30 (Rachel (or maybe Vicie) Robinson, b. 1810).

Bakers in Cumberland County on the 1830 Census:

Bokey, Biyan NC CUMBERLAND CO. BUCK HORN DISTRICT 058 1830
Bakers, Burril NC CUMBERLAND CO. BUCK HORN DISTRICT 058 1830
Baker, Sion NC CUMBERLAND CO. BUCK HORN DISTRICT 059 1830
Boker, Charlotte NC CUMBERLAND CO. BUCK HORN DISTRICT 059 1830
Boker, John NC CUMBERLAND CO. BUCK HORN DISTRICT 059 1830
Baker, James NC CUMBERLAND CO. BUCK HORN DISTRICT 059 1830

Bakers, Susannah NC CUMBERLAND CO. BUCK HORN DISTRICT 060 1830

Baker, Archibald NC CUMBERLAND CO. LITTLE RIVER DISTRICT 056 1830

Baker, Catharine NC CUMBERLAND CO. BOWS CREEK DISTRICT 031 1830
Baker, Daniel, Esq NC CUMBERLAND CO. BOWS CREEK DISTRICT 031 1830
Baker, Dugald NC CUMBERLAND CO. BOWS CREEK DISTRICT 032 1830

Baker, Dugald NC CUMBERLAND CO. FLEA HILL DISTRICT 073 1830
Baker, Elizabeth NC CUMBERLAND CO. FLEA HILL DISTRICT 073 1830

Baker, James NC CUMBERLAND CO. FAYETTE VILLE 083 1830
Baker, Joseph NC CUMBERLAND CO. FAYETTE VILLE 083 1830

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[1840 Census]: Page 257

On the 1840 Census, Bryant Baker is listed as being between 30 to 40 years old (b.1800-1810). He has two sons between age 10 to 15 years old (b.1825-1830 Dixon, b. 1828 and Jeremiah, b. 1830). He has another son who is under age 5 born after 1835 (Andrew H., b. 1838). His wife is between 30 - 40, she was born after 1810 and there are two daughters shown as under age 5, born after 1835 (Hephzibah, b. 1836 and Lenza, b. 1835). One daughter is listed as between age 5 - 10 (b. 1800-1835, Emiline, b. 1832).
Bryant Baker's presumed brothers; Admiral, Henry, James and John are all listed on the same page, # 257 Cumberland Co.,
Bakers shown living in Cumberland County on the 1840 Census:

Baker, Admiral NC CUMBERLAND CO. 257 1840
Baker, Bryant NC CUMBERLAND CO. 257 1840
Baker, Henry NC CUMBERLAND CO. 257 1840
Baker, James NC CUMBERLAND CO. 257 1840
Baker, John NC CUMBERLAND CO. 257 1840

Baker, Ann NC CUMBERLAND CO. 270 1840
Baker, Douglass NC CUMBERLAND CO. 275 1840
Baker, Daniel NC CUMBERLAND CO. 277 1840
Baker, Neill H. NC CUMBERLAND CO. 277 1840
Baker, John NC CUMBERLAND CO. 288 1840
Baker, Joseph NC CUMBERLAND CO. FAYETTEVILLE 302 1840
Baker, James NC CUMBERLAND CO. FAYETTEVILLE 304 1840
Baker, John W. NC CUMBERLAND CO. FAYETTEVILLE 306 1840
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1850 Census:

Bryant is 43 years old. His present wife, Anna Roberson (as shown on the Marriage Index) is 40. His oldest daughter, Emiline is 18 single and still living at home. Lenza is 16, Hephzibah is 14, Andrew is 12, Patrick is 8, and George is age 2. Bryant's older sons Jackson ("JJ" Jeremiah) and Dixon are separately listed as heads of households. Bryant's Mother-in-law, named Anna Robinson, is individually listed with her daughter, Elizabeth, living two homes down on the same page. She is 80 and Elizabeth is 42. Bryant's son Hardy Baker was not found on this census leading to my conclusion that he was probably born after 1850 and George, age 2 appears to be the son of Anna Roberson age 40, that married Bryant Baker on Dec. 19, 1847 the other children's mother Rachel Robinson probably died around 1844.
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1850 Agriculture Schedule of 1850 Census- Cumberland County
(page 897 - Northern Division, 21 August 1850)

BRYANT BAKER - 30 acres improved, 45 acres unimproved, $75 cash value of farm, $5 value of farm implements; 1 horse, 15 swine, $50 value of livestock; 15 bushels wheat, 10 bushels rye, 250 bushels corn, 200 lbs rice, 15 bushels peas and beans, 5 bushels Irish potatoes, $25 value of home-made manufactures; $45 value of animals slaughtered.
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1860 Census:

Apparently Anna Roberson (b. 1810), who married Bryant Baker 12/19/1847 has died prior to 1860. Ann Unknown, born in 1824 is shown as his wife in 1860. A male, B. C. Baker, aged 18 is living with them, however, his precise identity is a mystery to me. (He probably is Patrick H. Baker, he would be 18 now) Bryant's older sons, Dixon, "Jack" Jeremiah and Andrew are all individually enumerated in this Census; George (G. W), now age 11, is still living at home. The new children listed in the family in 1860 are Hardy, age 9 (b. 1851), Benton, age 7 (b. 1852), M. E. (Mary E.), age 5 (b. 1855), S. G. (Sarah Delight). age 3, (b. 1857), and Susan, age 2 (b. 1858). Since Bryant's present wife is Ann age 36 whereas his wife "ANNA" of the 1850 Census should be 50 now, they are probably not the same person; however, I have no way of determining whose children are whose - only that they are all named Baker and are children of Bryant's. I am very confused about the marriage date (1847) shown on the Marriage Index. How does Bryant's wife (Anna Roberson, the mother of George) in the 1850 Census who is shown as being born in 1810 and is 40 years old on the 1850 Census, then show up as Ann, age 36 in the 1860 Census? These two women both named Ann must be different individuals.
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1870 Census:

Bryant's wife, Ann, should be about 46 in this Census; however, she does not appear in his household at all. Therefore, she is assumed to be deceased. Who Knows? Mary Baker is keeping house for him and she is age 40. Bryant's relationship with Mary is unclear. She is not his daughter Mary, age 13, but could be yet another wife or perhaps a widowed daughter- in- law. A male aged 10, Columbus, is listed but the order of enumeration suggests that he is not Bryant's child, but Mary Baker's. Betsy Robinson, age 65 is also listed with the family, I believe she is Bryant's sister-in-law. Dixon is absent since he died in the war. Andrew Baker also died in the war, along with many other Baker fathers, sons, uncles, cousins and nephews from Harnett Co. The Civil War decimated most North Carolina families, and really complicated the historical records. There were a great many widows and orphans on the 1870 Census.
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1880 Census: The first census to specify relationships

Bryant, aged 70, (b. 1810) is living with his daughters, Mary E., 23, Susan, 21, his son, Columbus, 18 and his nephew Henry, 18 (son of Hephzibah, deceased).

Census Place: Buckhorn, Harnett, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254967 National Archives Film T9-0967 Page 77D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Bryant BAKER Self M W W 70 NC
Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Mary E. BAKER Dau F S W 23 NC
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC
Susan BAKER Dau F S W 21 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Columbus BAKER Son M S W 18 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Henry BAKER Nephew M S W 18 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC

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1885 DEED: Bryant Baker to John D. Pegram 17 March 1885

On the first day of January 1887 for value received I promise to pay John D. Pegram Exec to George W. Pegram deceased the sum of $272.35.
this March 17, 1885 his mark X Bryant Baker

Test: Charles J. Stewart Harnett County North Carolina

"This indenture made the 7th day of March AD 1885 by and between Bryant Baker and his wife Catherine Baker as parties of the first part and John D. Pegram, EX to will of G. W. Pegram, deceased as party of the second part...."
the indenture goes on to describe over 177 acres of properties owned by Bryant Baker in Buckhorn Township used as collateral. It mentions Jeremiah Robinson's old corner and Charlotte Baker's corner and the west side of Mill Creek and Little Creek

Bryant married Vicie Unknown between 1827 and 1828. Vicie was born in 1810 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina; died about 1831. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[Jimmy Lloyd]

Wiley (John Wiley Sexton) took over taxes on 145 acres on Hector's Creek in 1827.

John married Lucinda Utley on 20 Aug 1826 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina. Lucinda (daughter of Alvin Utley and Polly Stephens) was born in 1810 in Buckhorn Township, Cumberland Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eli married Eliza J. Unknown about 1843. Eliza was born on 27 Feb 1827 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina; died on 22 Apr 1896 in Harnett Co., North Carolina; was buried in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Duncan, Harnett Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[1880 Census]

Census Place: Lillington, Harnett, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254967 National Archives Film T9-0967 Page 46C
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
Eli RODGERS Self M M W 57 NC
Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC
L. J. RODGERS Wife F M W 52 NC
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC
Julia RODGERS Dau F S W 17 NC
Occ: At Home Fa: NC Mo: NC
Mary RODGERS Dau F S W 21 NC
Occ: At Home 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]