Leavenworth Weekly Times, Thursday, 2 May 1895
DEATH OF MRS. BAKER.
One of the Oldest Residents of Leavenworth County Dies Near Springdale.
Mrs. Mary Baker, one of Leavenworth county's oldest settlers, died at the residence of her son, Harvey Baker, who lives near Springdale, on Saturday night, after an illness of five days with pleuro-pneumonia. She was born in Birk county, North Carolina, in the year 1806, and was therefor 89 years of age. In 1837 she was wedded to David Baker, with whom she lived for thirty six years, when he died. They lived continuously in Birk county, North Carolina, till 1849, when they removed to Kentucky, where they lived for two years, and thence to Iowa, where they lived until the early part of 1855, when they removed to Kansas and located upon a splendid claim near Mount Olivet, still known as the "Old Baker" farm. Three sons and two daughters still survive, the eldest being Harvey, who lives near Springdale; the second, John Flurnoy, a prominent business man at Ellsworth, Kan., and who served as postmaster of that city during President Cleveland's first administration, and the third being Alexander, who resides in Orange county, California. The two daughters are Susan, who is the eldest and is the wife of Henry Cox, a prosperous farmer of Jackson county this state, and the second is Nancy, the wife of Thos. Hazlegrove, a well known farmer of Oak Mills. The deceased was a devout member of the Methodist church and had been since her earliest girlhood. Nine o'clock Monday morning was appointed for the funeral and at that time many of the relatives and friends had gathered at the family residence and before departing with the remains to their resting place, a brief ceremony was conducted by Mr. Petherbridge, consisting of the singing of two beautiful selections, a prayer and a short talk to those present. The remains were then taken to the Methodist church at Kickapoo and Rev. Waldrave officiated, after which the interment took place in the Kickapoo cemetery.
1840 Census: Based on age/gender, Mary Baker was living with her husband, David Baker, who was listed as head of a household on the 1840 U.S.census of Cherokee County, NC. The household could have included their son, Thomas Martin Baker.
1850 Census: Mary and David Baker appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Pulaski County, KY, Division 2, enumerated 2 Sep 1850. David was shown as age 31, a farmer; Mary was shown as age 39. The oldest four children, William, 9; John (shown as Martin F.), 7; Martin (shown John A.), 5; and Susanah (shown as Samuel), 4 ; were shown as born TN. The younger two children, Clarissa, 2; and Nancy, nine months, were shown as born in KY. This census has the following errors: The birth order and middle initials of Martin and John, and also indicating Susanah as a boy named Samuel. [Note: Historical research indicates that not all census takers actually visited each household. Instead, some would obtain their information from the local watering hole (bar/saloon or neighbors. This resulted in a number of mistakes.]
1854 Census: Although this census only listed head of house and gender/number of people in the household, it would indicate that Mary Baker was the wife of David Baker, who was listed as head of a household in Columbus City, Louisa County, IA. Although there were five males and four females listed, there were five sons and four daughters in the household at that time. Pursuant to the genders listed, the household could have included their sons; Thomas Martin, William Harvey, John Flournoy and Martin Alexander; and their daughters; Susanah Elizabeth, Clarissa Katherine, Nancy Ellen and Mary Almira.
1860 Census: Mary Baker and David Baker were listed on the 1860 U.S. census of Kickapoo, Leavenworth County, KS, enumerated 9 Aug 1860; household 2264, page 236. This record has many errors. David was shown as a 41-year-old farmer, born in IN; and Mary was shown as born in IN. Their children William Harvey, John Flournoy, Martin Alexander, Susanah Elizabeth, Nancy Ellen, James M and Mary Almira; were living with them and indicated as follows: William, age 19, born IL; and John, age 18, born KS; while Martin, age 16; Susan, age 15; Nancy, age 10; James, age 9; and Mary, (shown as Martha), age 6 were shown as born in NC. (The errors in this census are as to the places of birth for David, Mary, William, John, Nancy, and James; and in place of birth and name of Mary.)
1870 Census: Mary and David Baker appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Walnut Township, Atchison County, KS, enumerated 4 Jun 1870. David was shown as a farmer, age 52, born NC. Mary was shown as age 64, born NC. Their children, listed as living with them: James, age 18, born KY; and Mary “Martha”, age 16, born IA.
Mary’s husband, David Davenport Baker, died on 30 Aug 1873 in Kansas and was buried at the Kickapoo cemetery, property that was part of the Baker family farm. (Source below)
1880 Census: Mary Baker is on the 1880 census of Walnut Township, Atchison, Kansas, enumerated 23 June 1880. She was listed as widowed, age 74, born in North Carolina, and mother-in-law to head of household. Her daughter, Nancy Ellen, age 31, was listed as wife to the head of house, Thomas Hazelgrove.
The children of David and Mary were as follows:
Thomas Martin Baker, b. 19 Jun 1839 d. 24 Mar 1842
William Harvey Baker, b. 8 Feb 1841 d. 4 Jan 1924
John Flournay Baker, b. 13 Jun 1842 d. 8 Jun 1932 Note: His middle name was also variously spelled as Flournoy, Flornoy, and Florney.
Martin Alexander “Alex” Baker, 16 Nov 1843 d. 10 Mar 1930
Susannah Elizabeth “Susan” (Baker) Cox, b. 4 Aug 1845 d. 13 Dec 1935 Note: Her headstone lists a birth year of 1840, pursuant to the date being incorrectly typed on her California death record.
Clarissa Katherine Baker, b. 13 Feb 1847 d. 4 Mar 1851
Nancy Ellen (Baker) Hazelgrove, b. 15 Nov 1849 d. 24 Mar 1931 Note: Although there is a headstone for her at the Kickapoo cemetery in Leavenworth County, Kansas, she was actually buried at the Fairview cemetery in Coffeyville, Kansas. (Source: City Clerk of Coffeyville, Kansas; who also indicated there was no record of her being disinterred or moved.)
James Melville Baker, b. 18 Jun 1851 d. 28 Mar 1871
Mary/Martha Almira Baker b. 2 Apr 1854 d. 22 Feb 1879
The above information as to dates of births/deaths was obtained through pedigree charts done by L.B. Card based on information provided by Savannah Card and Elma Baker; as well as the notes provided by the descendants of Clarence Charles Baker, grandson of David and Mary Baker.
Also, excellent research done by a professional genealogist is available online at jgrussell dot com (I cannot add the actual link here).
It is likely that there are a number of family members buried in the Kickapoo cemetery, without headstones. Back in the 1800s it was rare to have an official death certificate or burial record recorded with the city/county, especially in Kansas. The Kickapoo cemetery was once part of the Baker family farm. According to an article in the Leavenworth Times:
“. . . the Kickapoo opened its ground for the first recorded burial to an infant, the daughter of JOHN BAKER [emphasis added], a Kickapoo merchant and farmer. He selected a spot atop a hill on his farm and buried his little girl. As time went by others in the community asked whether their loved ones could join his daughter and regular burials began to take place. . . .The cemetery wasn't formally organized until the 1880s, but once the land had passed from Baker, it was never broken by a plow. Instead, its owners left it a burial ground. . . . land gifts from the Baker family and from Kenneth and Ruth Scott have enlarged the cemetery.” According to the same article, the cemetery fell into disrepair, and in 1959 two residents of the area, Gilbert Rennensland and Woodrow Logan, began restoring the cemetery. (Source: Leavenworth Times, Sunday, August 23, 1987; written by L. Cindy Ruff, Lifestyles Editor.)
It would be helpful if someone has the old family bible(s) pertaining to this family and could provide photos of the pages that indicate birth/marriage/death dates.
Information and corrections are welcome.
DEATH OF MRS. BAKER.
One of the Oldest Residents of Leavenworth County Dies Near Springdale.
Mrs. Mary Baker, one of Leavenworth county's oldest settlers, died at the residence of her son, Harvey Baker, who lives near Springdale, on Saturday night, after an illness of five days with pleuro-pneumonia. She was born in Birk county, North Carolina, in the year 1806, and was therefor 89 years of age. In 1837 she was wedded to David Baker, with whom she lived for thirty six years, when he died. They lived continuously in Birk county, North Carolina, till 1849, when they removed to Kentucky, where they lived for two years, and thence to Iowa, where they lived until the early part of 1855, when they removed to Kansas and located upon a splendid claim near Mount Olivet, still known as the "Old Baker" farm. Three sons and two daughters still survive, the eldest being Harvey, who lives near Springdale; the second, John Flurnoy, a prominent business man at Ellsworth, Kan., and who served as postmaster of that city during President Cleveland's first administration, and the third being Alexander, who resides in Orange county, California. The two daughters are Susan, who is the eldest and is the wife of Henry Cox, a prosperous farmer of Jackson county this state, and the second is Nancy, the wife of Thos. Hazlegrove, a well known farmer of Oak Mills. The deceased was a devout member of the Methodist church and had been since her earliest girlhood. Nine o'clock Monday morning was appointed for the funeral and at that time many of the relatives and friends had gathered at the family residence and before departing with the remains to their resting place, a brief ceremony was conducted by Mr. Petherbridge, consisting of the singing of two beautiful selections, a prayer and a short talk to those present. The remains were then taken to the Methodist church at Kickapoo and Rev. Waldrave officiated, after which the interment took place in the Kickapoo cemetery.
1840 Census: Based on age/gender, Mary Baker was living with her husband, David Baker, who was listed as head of a household on the 1840 U.S.census of Cherokee County, NC. The household could have included their son, Thomas Martin Baker.
1850 Census: Mary and David Baker appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Pulaski County, KY, Division 2, enumerated 2 Sep 1850. David was shown as age 31, a farmer; Mary was shown as age 39. The oldest four children, William, 9; John (shown as Martin F.), 7; Martin (shown John A.), 5; and Susanah (shown as Samuel), 4 ; were shown as born TN. The younger two children, Clarissa, 2; and Nancy, nine months, were shown as born in KY. This census has the following errors: The birth order and middle initials of Martin and John, and also indicating Susanah as a boy named Samuel. [Note: Historical research indicates that not all census takers actually visited each household. Instead, some would obtain their information from the local watering hole (bar/saloon or neighbors. This resulted in a number of mistakes.]
1854 Census: Although this census only listed head of house and gender/number of people in the household, it would indicate that Mary Baker was the wife of David Baker, who was listed as head of a household in Columbus City, Louisa County, IA. Although there were five males and four females listed, there were five sons and four daughters in the household at that time. Pursuant to the genders listed, the household could have included their sons; Thomas Martin, William Harvey, John Flournoy and Martin Alexander; and their daughters; Susanah Elizabeth, Clarissa Katherine, Nancy Ellen and Mary Almira.
1860 Census: Mary Baker and David Baker were listed on the 1860 U.S. census of Kickapoo, Leavenworth County, KS, enumerated 9 Aug 1860; household 2264, page 236. This record has many errors. David was shown as a 41-year-old farmer, born in IN; and Mary was shown as born in IN. Their children William Harvey, John Flournoy, Martin Alexander, Susanah Elizabeth, Nancy Ellen, James M and Mary Almira; were living with them and indicated as follows: William, age 19, born IL; and John, age 18, born KS; while Martin, age 16; Susan, age 15; Nancy, age 10; James, age 9; and Mary, (shown as Martha), age 6 were shown as born in NC. (The errors in this census are as to the places of birth for David, Mary, William, John, Nancy, and James; and in place of birth and name of Mary.)
1870 Census: Mary and David Baker appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Walnut Township, Atchison County, KS, enumerated 4 Jun 1870. David was shown as a farmer, age 52, born NC. Mary was shown as age 64, born NC. Their children, listed as living with them: James, age 18, born KY; and Mary “Martha”, age 16, born IA.
Mary’s husband, David Davenport Baker, died on 30 Aug 1873 in Kansas and was buried at the Kickapoo cemetery, property that was part of the Baker family farm. (Source below)
1880 Census: Mary Baker is on the 1880 census of Walnut Township, Atchison, Kansas, enumerated 23 June 1880. She was listed as widowed, age 74, born in North Carolina, and mother-in-law to head of household. Her daughter, Nancy Ellen, age 31, was listed as wife to the head of house, Thomas Hazelgrove.
The children of David and Mary were as follows:
Thomas Martin Baker, b. 19 Jun 1839 d. 24 Mar 1842
William Harvey Baker, b. 8 Feb 1841 d. 4 Jan 1924
John Flournay Baker, b. 13 Jun 1842 d. 8 Jun 1932 Note: His middle name was also variously spelled as Flournoy, Flornoy, and Florney.
Martin Alexander “Alex” Baker, 16 Nov 1843 d. 10 Mar 1930
Susannah Elizabeth “Susan” (Baker) Cox, b. 4 Aug 1845 d. 13 Dec 1935 Note: Her headstone lists a birth year of 1840, pursuant to the date being incorrectly typed on her California death record.
Clarissa Katherine Baker, b. 13 Feb 1847 d. 4 Mar 1851
Nancy Ellen (Baker) Hazelgrove, b. 15 Nov 1849 d. 24 Mar 1931 Note: Although there is a headstone for her at the Kickapoo cemetery in Leavenworth County, Kansas, she was actually buried at the Fairview cemetery in Coffeyville, Kansas. (Source: City Clerk of Coffeyville, Kansas; who also indicated there was no record of her being disinterred or moved.)
James Melville Baker, b. 18 Jun 1851 d. 28 Mar 1871
Mary/Martha Almira Baker b. 2 Apr 1854 d. 22 Feb 1879
The above information as to dates of births/deaths was obtained through pedigree charts done by L.B. Card based on information provided by Savannah Card and Elma Baker; as well as the notes provided by the descendants of Clarence Charles Baker, grandson of David and Mary Baker.
Also, excellent research done by a professional genealogist is available online at jgrussell dot com (I cannot add the actual link here).
It is likely that there are a number of family members buried in the Kickapoo cemetery, without headstones. Back in the 1800s it was rare to have an official death certificate or burial record recorded with the city/county, especially in Kansas. The Kickapoo cemetery was once part of the Baker family farm. According to an article in the Leavenworth Times:
“. . . the Kickapoo opened its ground for the first recorded burial to an infant, the daughter of JOHN BAKER [emphasis added], a Kickapoo merchant and farmer. He selected a spot atop a hill on his farm and buried his little girl. As time went by others in the community asked whether their loved ones could join his daughter and regular burials began to take place. . . .The cemetery wasn't formally organized until the 1880s, but once the land had passed from Baker, it was never broken by a plow. Instead, its owners left it a burial ground. . . . land gifts from the Baker family and from Kenneth and Ruth Scott have enlarged the cemetery.” According to the same article, the cemetery fell into disrepair, and in 1959 two residents of the area, Gilbert Rennensland and Woodrow Logan, began restoring the cemetery. (Source: Leavenworth Times, Sunday, August 23, 1987; written by L. Cindy Ruff, Lifestyles Editor.)
It would be helpful if someone has the old family bible(s) pertaining to this family and could provide photos of the pages that indicate birth/marriage/death dates.
Information and corrections are welcome.
Leavenworth Weekly Times, Thursday, 2 May 1895
DEATH OF MRS. BAKER.
One of the Oldest Residents of Leavenworth County Dies Near Springdale.
Mrs. Mary Baker, one of Leavenworth county's oldest settlers, died at the residence of her son, Harvey Baker, who lives near Springdale, on Saturday night, after an illness of five days with pleuro-pneumonia. She was born in Birk county, North Carolina, in the year 1806, and was therefor 89 years of age. In 1837 she was wedded to David Baker, with whom she lived for thirty six years, when he died. They lived continuously in Birk county, North Carolina, till 1849, when they removed to Kentucky, where they lived for two years, and thence to Iowa, where they lived until the early part of 1855, when they removed to Kansas and located upon a splendid claim near Mount Olivet, still known as the "Old Baker" farm. Three sons and two daughters still survive, the eldest being Harvey, who lives near Springdale; the second, John Flurnoy, a prominent business man at Ellsworth, Kan., and who served as postmaster of that city during President Cleveland's first administration, and the third being Alexander, who resides in Orange county, California. The two daughters are Susan, who is the eldest and is the wife of Henry Cox, a prosperous farmer of Jackson county this state, and the second is Nancy, the wife of Thos. Hazlegrove, a well known farmer of Oak Mills. The deceased was a devout member of the Methodist church and had been since her earliest girlhood. Nine o'clock Monday morning was appointed for the funeral and at that time many of the relatives and friends had gathered at the family residence and before departing with the remains to their resting place, a brief ceremony was conducted by Mr. Petherbridge, consisting of the singing of two beautiful selections, a prayer and a short talk to those present. The remains were then taken to the Methodist church at Kickapoo and Rev. Waldrave officiated, after which the interment took place in the Kickapoo cemetery.
1840 Census: Based on age/gender, Mary Baker was living with her husband, David Baker, who was listed as head of a household on the 1840 U.S.census of Cherokee County, NC. The household could have included their son, Thomas Martin Baker.
1850 Census: Mary and David Baker appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Pulaski County, KY, Division 2, enumerated 2 Sep 1850. David was shown as age 31, a farmer; Mary was shown as age 39. The oldest four children, William, 9; John (shown as Martin F.), 7; Martin (shown John A.), 5; and Susanah (shown as Samuel), 4 ; were shown as born TN. The younger two children, Clarissa, 2; and Nancy, nine months, were shown as born in KY. This census has the following errors: The birth order and middle initials of Martin and John, and also indicating Susanah as a boy named Samuel. [Note: Historical research indicates that not all census takers actually visited each household. Instead, some would obtain their information from the local watering hole (bar/saloon or neighbors. This resulted in a number of mistakes.]
1854 Census: Although this census only listed head of house and gender/number of people in the household, it would indicate that Mary Baker was the wife of David Baker, who was listed as head of a household in Columbus City, Louisa County, IA. Although there were five males and four females listed, there were five sons and four daughters in the household at that time. Pursuant to the genders listed, the household could have included their sons; Thomas Martin, William Harvey, John Flournoy and Martin Alexander; and their daughters; Susanah Elizabeth, Clarissa Katherine, Nancy Ellen and Mary Almira.
1860 Census: Mary Baker and David Baker were listed on the 1860 U.S. census of Kickapoo, Leavenworth County, KS, enumerated 9 Aug 1860; household 2264, page 236. This record has many errors. David was shown as a 41-year-old farmer, born in IN; and Mary was shown as born in IN. Their children William Harvey, John Flournoy, Martin Alexander, Susanah Elizabeth, Nancy Ellen, James M and Mary Almira; were living with them and indicated as follows: William, age 19, born IL; and John, age 18, born KS; while Martin, age 16; Susan, age 15; Nancy, age 10; James, age 9; and Mary, (shown as Martha), age 6 were shown as born in NC. (The errors in this census are as to the places of birth for David, Mary, William, John, Nancy, and James; and in place of birth and name of Mary.)
1870 Census: Mary and David Baker appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Walnut Township, Atchison County, KS, enumerated 4 Jun 1870. David was shown as a farmer, age 52, born NC. Mary was shown as age 64, born NC. Their children, listed as living with them: James, age 18, born KY; and Mary “Martha”, age 16, born IA.
Mary’s husband, David Davenport Baker, died on 30 Aug 1873 in Kansas and was buried at the Kickapoo cemetery, property that was part of the Baker family farm. (Source below)
1880 Census: Mary Baker is on the 1880 census of Walnut Township, Atchison, Kansas, enumerated 23 June 1880. She was listed as widowed, age 74, born in North Carolina, and mother-in-law to head of household. Her daughter, Nancy Ellen, age 31, was listed as wife to the head of house, Thomas Hazelgrove.
The children of David and Mary were as follows:
Thomas Martin Baker, b. 19 Jun 1839 d. 24 Mar 1842
William Harvey Baker, b. 8 Feb 1841 d. 4 Jan 1924
John Flournay Baker, b. 13 Jun 1842 d. 8 Jun 1932 Note: His middle name was also variously spelled as Flournoy, Flornoy, and Florney.
Martin Alexander “Alex” Baker, 16 Nov 1843 d. 10 Mar 1930
Susannah Elizabeth “Susan” (Baker) Cox, b. 4 Aug 1845 d. 13 Dec 1935 Note: Her headstone lists a birth year of 1840, pursuant to the date being incorrectly typed on her California death record.
Clarissa Katherine Baker, b. 13 Feb 1847 d. 4 Mar 1851
Nancy Ellen (Baker) Hazelgrove, b. 15 Nov 1849 d. 24 Mar 1931 Note: Although there is a headstone for her at the Kickapoo cemetery in Leavenworth County, Kansas, she was actually buried at the Fairview cemetery in Coffeyville, Kansas. (Source: City Clerk of Coffeyville, Kansas; who also indicated there was no record of her being disinterred or moved.)
James Melville Baker, b. 18 Jun 1851 d. 28 Mar 1871
Mary/Martha Almira Baker b. 2 Apr 1854 d. 22 Feb 1879
The above information as to dates of births/deaths was obtained through pedigree charts done by L.B. Card based on information provided by Savannah Card and Elma Baker; as well as the notes provided by the descendants of Clarence Charles Baker, grandson of David and Mary Baker.
Also, excellent research done by a professional genealogist is available online at jgrussell dot com (I cannot add the actual link here).
It is likely that there are a number of family members buried in the Kickapoo cemetery, without headstones. Back in the 1800s it was rare to have an official death certificate or burial record recorded with the city/county, especially in Kansas. The Kickapoo cemetery was once part of the Baker family farm. According to an article in the Leavenworth Times:
“. . . the Kickapoo opened its ground for the first recorded burial to an infant, the daughter of JOHN BAKER [emphasis added], a Kickapoo merchant and farmer. He selected a spot atop a hill on his farm and buried his little girl. As time went by others in the community asked whether their loved ones could join his daughter and regular burials began to take place. . . .The cemetery wasn't formally organized until the 1880s, but once the land had passed from Baker, it was never broken by a plow. Instead, its owners left it a burial ground. . . . land gifts from the Baker family and from Kenneth and Ruth Scott have enlarged the cemetery.” According to the same article, the cemetery fell into disrepair, and in 1959 two residents of the area, Gilbert Rennensland and Woodrow Logan, began restoring the cemetery. (Source: Leavenworth Times, Sunday, August 23, 1987; written by L. Cindy Ruff, Lifestyles Editor.)
It would be helpful if someone has the old family bible(s) pertaining to this family and could provide photos of the pages that indicate birth/marriage/death dates.
Information and corrections are welcome.
DEATH OF MRS. BAKER.
One of the Oldest Residents of Leavenworth County Dies Near Springdale.
Mrs. Mary Baker, one of Leavenworth county's oldest settlers, died at the residence of her son, Harvey Baker, who lives near Springdale, on Saturday night, after an illness of five days with pleuro-pneumonia. She was born in Birk county, North Carolina, in the year 1806, and was therefor 89 years of age. In 1837 she was wedded to David Baker, with whom she lived for thirty six years, when he died. They lived continuously in Birk county, North Carolina, till 1849, when they removed to Kentucky, where they lived for two years, and thence to Iowa, where they lived until the early part of 1855, when they removed to Kansas and located upon a splendid claim near Mount Olivet, still known as the "Old Baker" farm. Three sons and two daughters still survive, the eldest being Harvey, who lives near Springdale; the second, John Flurnoy, a prominent business man at Ellsworth, Kan., and who served as postmaster of that city during President Cleveland's first administration, and the third being Alexander, who resides in Orange county, California. The two daughters are Susan, who is the eldest and is the wife of Henry Cox, a prosperous farmer of Jackson county this state, and the second is Nancy, the wife of Thos. Hazlegrove, a well known farmer of Oak Mills. The deceased was a devout member of the Methodist church and had been since her earliest girlhood. Nine o'clock Monday morning was appointed for the funeral and at that time many of the relatives and friends had gathered at the family residence and before departing with the remains to their resting place, a brief ceremony was conducted by Mr. Petherbridge, consisting of the singing of two beautiful selections, a prayer and a short talk to those present. The remains were then taken to the Methodist church at Kickapoo and Rev. Waldrave officiated, after which the interment took place in the Kickapoo cemetery.
1840 Census: Based on age/gender, Mary Baker was living with her husband, David Baker, who was listed as head of a household on the 1840 U.S.census of Cherokee County, NC. The household could have included their son, Thomas Martin Baker.
1850 Census: Mary and David Baker appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Pulaski County, KY, Division 2, enumerated 2 Sep 1850. David was shown as age 31, a farmer; Mary was shown as age 39. The oldest four children, William, 9; John (shown as Martin F.), 7; Martin (shown John A.), 5; and Susanah (shown as Samuel), 4 ; were shown as born TN. The younger two children, Clarissa, 2; and Nancy, nine months, were shown as born in KY. This census has the following errors: The birth order and middle initials of Martin and John, and also indicating Susanah as a boy named Samuel. [Note: Historical research indicates that not all census takers actually visited each household. Instead, some would obtain their information from the local watering hole (bar/saloon or neighbors. This resulted in a number of mistakes.]
1854 Census: Although this census only listed head of house and gender/number of people in the household, it would indicate that Mary Baker was the wife of David Baker, who was listed as head of a household in Columbus City, Louisa County, IA. Although there were five males and four females listed, there were five sons and four daughters in the household at that time. Pursuant to the genders listed, the household could have included their sons; Thomas Martin, William Harvey, John Flournoy and Martin Alexander; and their daughters; Susanah Elizabeth, Clarissa Katherine, Nancy Ellen and Mary Almira.
1860 Census: Mary Baker and David Baker were listed on the 1860 U.S. census of Kickapoo, Leavenworth County, KS, enumerated 9 Aug 1860; household 2264, page 236. This record has many errors. David was shown as a 41-year-old farmer, born in IN; and Mary was shown as born in IN. Their children William Harvey, John Flournoy, Martin Alexander, Susanah Elizabeth, Nancy Ellen, James M and Mary Almira; were living with them and indicated as follows: William, age 19, born IL; and John, age 18, born KS; while Martin, age 16; Susan, age 15; Nancy, age 10; James, age 9; and Mary, (shown as Martha), age 6 were shown as born in NC. (The errors in this census are as to the places of birth for David, Mary, William, John, Nancy, and James; and in place of birth and name of Mary.)
1870 Census: Mary and David Baker appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Walnut Township, Atchison County, KS, enumerated 4 Jun 1870. David was shown as a farmer, age 52, born NC. Mary was shown as age 64, born NC. Their children, listed as living with them: James, age 18, born KY; and Mary “Martha”, age 16, born IA.
Mary’s husband, David Davenport Baker, died on 30 Aug 1873 in Kansas and was buried at the Kickapoo cemetery, property that was part of the Baker family farm. (Source below)
1880 Census: Mary Baker is on the 1880 census of Walnut Township, Atchison, Kansas, enumerated 23 June 1880. She was listed as widowed, age 74, born in North Carolina, and mother-in-law to head of household. Her daughter, Nancy Ellen, age 31, was listed as wife to the head of house, Thomas Hazelgrove.
The children of David and Mary were as follows:
Thomas Martin Baker, b. 19 Jun 1839 d. 24 Mar 1842
William Harvey Baker, b. 8 Feb 1841 d. 4 Jan 1924
John Flournay Baker, b. 13 Jun 1842 d. 8 Jun 1932 Note: His middle name was also variously spelled as Flournoy, Flornoy, and Florney.
Martin Alexander “Alex” Baker, 16 Nov 1843 d. 10 Mar 1930
Susannah Elizabeth “Susan” (Baker) Cox, b. 4 Aug 1845 d. 13 Dec 1935 Note: Her headstone lists a birth year of 1840, pursuant to the date being incorrectly typed on her California death record.
Clarissa Katherine Baker, b. 13 Feb 1847 d. 4 Mar 1851
Nancy Ellen (Baker) Hazelgrove, b. 15 Nov 1849 d. 24 Mar 1931 Note: Although there is a headstone for her at the Kickapoo cemetery in Leavenworth County, Kansas, she was actually buried at the Fairview cemetery in Coffeyville, Kansas. (Source: City Clerk of Coffeyville, Kansas; who also indicated there was no record of her being disinterred or moved.)
James Melville Baker, b. 18 Jun 1851 d. 28 Mar 1871
Mary/Martha Almira Baker b. 2 Apr 1854 d. 22 Feb 1879
The above information as to dates of births/deaths was obtained through pedigree charts done by L.B. Card based on information provided by Savannah Card and Elma Baker; as well as the notes provided by the descendants of Clarence Charles Baker, grandson of David and Mary Baker.
Also, excellent research done by a professional genealogist is available online at jgrussell dot com (I cannot add the actual link here).
It is likely that there are a number of family members buried in the Kickapoo cemetery, without headstones. Back in the 1800s it was rare to have an official death certificate or burial record recorded with the city/county, especially in Kansas. The Kickapoo cemetery was once part of the Baker family farm. According to an article in the Leavenworth Times:
“. . . the Kickapoo opened its ground for the first recorded burial to an infant, the daughter of JOHN BAKER [emphasis added], a Kickapoo merchant and farmer. He selected a spot atop a hill on his farm and buried his little girl. As time went by others in the community asked whether their loved ones could join his daughter and regular burials began to take place. . . .The cemetery wasn't formally organized until the 1880s, but once the land had passed from Baker, it was never broken by a plow. Instead, its owners left it a burial ground. . . . land gifts from the Baker family and from Kenneth and Ruth Scott have enlarged the cemetery.” According to the same article, the cemetery fell into disrepair, and in 1959 two residents of the area, Gilbert Rennensland and Woodrow Logan, began restoring the cemetery. (Source: Leavenworth Times, Sunday, August 23, 1987; written by L. Cindy Ruff, Lifestyles Editor.)
It would be helpful if someone has the old family bible(s) pertaining to this family and could provide photos of the pages that indicate birth/marriage/death dates.
Information and corrections are welcome.
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