James Hardy Baker

James married Ozella Catherine Ashworth on 16 Nov 1919 in Harnett Co., North Carolina. Ozella (daughter of Thomas P. Ashworth and Sarah Catherine Gilbert) was born in 1902 in Buckhorn Township, Harnett, Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Beulah May Baker
2. Viola Baker
3. Robert L. Baker
4. Winslow Baker
5. Jimmy Ray Baker

Charles married Amanda M. Baker on 16 Mar 1893 in Buckhorn Township, Harnett Co., North Carolina. Amanda (daughter of Henry J. Baker and Mary Ann Griffin) was born in Oct 1879 in Buckhorn Township, Harnett Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[1880 Census]

Census Place: Buckhorn, Harnett, North Carolina
Source: FHL Film 1254967 National Archives Film T9-0967 Page 77D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
George BAKER Self M M W 26 NC
Occ: Farming Fa: NC Mo: NC
Luvenia N. BAKER Wife F M W 23 NC
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC
Thetus BAKER Dau F S W 8 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Charles H. BAKER Son M S W 6 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Dora A. BAKER Dau F S W 4 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
BAKER Son M S W 2M NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC

[1920 Census]

George and Louvina were living with their son Ernest in 1920.[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 77D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
George BAKER Self M M W 26 NC
Occ: Farming Fa: NC Mo: NC
Luvenia N. BAKER Wife F M W 23 NC
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC
Thetus BAKER Dau F S W 8 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Charles H. BAKER Son M S W 6 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Dora A. BAKER Dau F S W 4 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
BAKER Son M S W 2M NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC

[1920 Census]

George and Louvina were living with their son Ernest in 1920.

George married Louvenia A. Honeycutt in 1872 in Harnett Co., North Carolina. Louvenia (daughter of Solomon Honeycutt and Dolly Unknown) was born on 6 May 1854 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina; died on 27 Aug 1924 in Buckhorn Township, Harnett Co., North Carolina; was buried in Baker Cemetery, Oakridge River Rd., Duncan, Harnett Co., North Carolina. [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
Henry BAKER Self M M W 23 NC
Occ: Farmer Fa: NC Mo: NC
Mary A. BAKER Wife F M W 21 NC
Occ: Keeping House Fa: NC Mo: NC
Mary BAKER Dau F S W 2 NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC
Amandy BAKER Other F S W 7M NC
Fa: NC Mo: NC

Henry married Mary Ann Griffin between 1876 and 1877 in Harnett Co., North Carolina. Mary (daughter of James Griffin and Zylphia Moore) was born in Nov 1858 in Buckhorn Township, Harnett Co, North Carolina; died after 1920 in Harnett Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

[Linda Gardner]

Mary was widowed and living with Lennie in 1920

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 Nannie Anna Robinson on 19 Dec 1847 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina. Nannie (daughter of Jeremiah Robinson and Anna Unknown) was born in 1810 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina; died before 1860 in Harnett Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Solomon married Dolly Unknown about 1847. Dolly was born in 1825. [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

James married Zylphia Moore on 26 Apr 1854 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina. Zylphia (daughter of Hillory Moore and Karan Canaan Lee) was born in 1827; died after 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]