Due to research/typographical errors done in the 1960/1970s, he is being confused with his uncle, David Davenport Baker (1801-1890), who was the son of David Baker and Dorothy Wiseman — that David Baker married Lena/Sena McGimsey. He passed away in Texas.
REGARDING THIS PARTICULAR DAVID DAVENPORT BAKER:
He was born to Martin Alexander Baker and Elizabeth Buchanan on 29 Jun 1819 in North Carolina. He married Mary Baker (daughter of Thomas Baker and Susannah Wiseman) on 13 Sep 1838 in North Carolina.
1840 Census: David Baker was listed as head of a household on the 1840 U.S.census of Cherokee County, NC. Based on age/gender, his household could have included his wife, Mary Baker; and his son, Thomas Martin Baker.
1850 Census: David and Mary Baker appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Pulaski County, KY, Division 2, enumerated 2 Sep 1850. David was shown as a 31-year old 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 order and middle initials of Martin and John, and also indicating Susanah as a boy named Samuel. [Note: Historical research regarding census takers indicates that not all census takers actually visited each household. Instead, some would obtain their information from the local watering hole (bar), or neighbors. This resulted in a number of mistakes.]
1854 Census: David Baker was listed as head of a household in Columbus City, Louisa County, IA. He was listed with five males and four females. However, there were five sons and four daughters in the household at that time. Pursuant to the genders listed, his household could have included his wife, Mary Baker; and 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: David and Mary 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 Melville and Mary Almira; living with them and were indicated as follows: William was shown as age 19, born IL; John as 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: David and Mary Baker appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Walnut Township, Atchison County, KS, enumerated 4 Jun 1870. He 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.
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).
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 was through extensive research; as well as pedigree charts done by L.B. Card based on information provided by Savannah Card and Elma Baker; and notes provided by the descendants of Clarence Charles Baker, who was the grandson of David and Mary Baker. Please review the excellent research done by professional genealogist, J. G. Russell. Her web page can be found 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 would confirm the above-indicated birth/marriage/death dates.
Information and corrections are welcome.
REGARDING THIS PARTICULAR DAVID DAVENPORT BAKER:
He was born to Martin Alexander Baker and Elizabeth Buchanan on 29 Jun 1819 in North Carolina. He married Mary Baker (daughter of Thomas Baker and Susannah Wiseman) on 13 Sep 1838 in North Carolina.
1840 Census: David Baker was listed as head of a household on the 1840 U.S.census of Cherokee County, NC. Based on age/gender, his household could have included his wife, Mary Baker; and his son, Thomas Martin Baker.
1850 Census: David and Mary Baker appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Pulaski County, KY, Division 2, enumerated 2 Sep 1850. David was shown as a 31-year old 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 order and middle initials of Martin and John, and also indicating Susanah as a boy named Samuel. [Note: Historical research regarding census takers indicates that not all census takers actually visited each household. Instead, some would obtain their information from the local watering hole (bar), or neighbors. This resulted in a number of mistakes.]
1854 Census: David Baker was listed as head of a household in Columbus City, Louisa County, IA. He was listed with five males and four females. However, there were five sons and four daughters in the household at that time. Pursuant to the genders listed, his household could have included his wife, Mary Baker; and 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: David and Mary 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 Melville and Mary Almira; living with them and were indicated as follows: William was shown as age 19, born IL; John as 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: David and Mary Baker appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Walnut Township, Atchison County, KS, enumerated 4 Jun 1870. He 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.
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).
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 was through extensive research; as well as pedigree charts done by L.B. Card based on information provided by Savannah Card and Elma Baker; and notes provided by the descendants of Clarence Charles Baker, who was the grandson of David and Mary Baker. Please review the excellent research done by professional genealogist, J. G. Russell. Her web page can be found 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 would confirm the above-indicated birth/marriage/death dates.
Information and corrections are welcome.
Due to research/typographical errors done in the 1960/1970s, he is being confused with his uncle, David Davenport Baker (1801-1890), who was the son of David Baker and Dorothy Wiseman — that David Baker married Lena/Sena McGimsey. He passed away in Texas.
REGARDING THIS PARTICULAR DAVID DAVENPORT BAKER:
He was born to Martin Alexander Baker and Elizabeth Buchanan on 29 Jun 1819 in North Carolina. He married Mary Baker (daughter of Thomas Baker and Susannah Wiseman) on 13 Sep 1838 in North Carolina.
1840 Census: David Baker was listed as head of a household on the 1840 U.S.census of Cherokee County, NC. Based on age/gender, his household could have included his wife, Mary Baker; and his son, Thomas Martin Baker.
1850 Census: David and Mary Baker appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Pulaski County, KY, Division 2, enumerated 2 Sep 1850. David was shown as a 31-year old 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 order and middle initials of Martin and John, and also indicating Susanah as a boy named Samuel. [Note: Historical research regarding census takers indicates that not all census takers actually visited each household. Instead, some would obtain their information from the local watering hole (bar), or neighbors. This resulted in a number of mistakes.]
1854 Census: David Baker was listed as head of a household in Columbus City, Louisa County, IA. He was listed with five males and four females. However, there were five sons and four daughters in the household at that time. Pursuant to the genders listed, his household could have included his wife, Mary Baker; and 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: David and Mary 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 Melville and Mary Almira; living with them and were indicated as follows: William was shown as age 19, born IL; John as 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: David and Mary Baker appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Walnut Township, Atchison County, KS, enumerated 4 Jun 1870. He 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.
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).
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 was through extensive research; as well as pedigree charts done by L.B. Card based on information provided by Savannah Card and Elma Baker; and notes provided by the descendants of Clarence Charles Baker, who was the grandson of David and Mary Baker. Please review the excellent research done by professional genealogist, J. G. Russell. Her web page can be found 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 would confirm the above-indicated birth/marriage/death dates.
Information and corrections are welcome.
REGARDING THIS PARTICULAR DAVID DAVENPORT BAKER:
He was born to Martin Alexander Baker and Elizabeth Buchanan on 29 Jun 1819 in North Carolina. He married Mary Baker (daughter of Thomas Baker and Susannah Wiseman) on 13 Sep 1838 in North Carolina.
1840 Census: David Baker was listed as head of a household on the 1840 U.S.census of Cherokee County, NC. Based on age/gender, his household could have included his wife, Mary Baker; and his son, Thomas Martin Baker.
1850 Census: David and Mary Baker appeared on the 1850 U.S. census of Pulaski County, KY, Division 2, enumerated 2 Sep 1850. David was shown as a 31-year old 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 order and middle initials of Martin and John, and also indicating Susanah as a boy named Samuel. [Note: Historical research regarding census takers indicates that not all census takers actually visited each household. Instead, some would obtain their information from the local watering hole (bar), or neighbors. This resulted in a number of mistakes.]
1854 Census: David Baker was listed as head of a household in Columbus City, Louisa County, IA. He was listed with five males and four females. However, there were five sons and four daughters in the household at that time. Pursuant to the genders listed, his household could have included his wife, Mary Baker; and 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: David and Mary 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 Melville and Mary Almira; living with them and were indicated as follows: William was shown as age 19, born IL; John as 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: David and Mary Baker appeared on the 1870 U.S. census of Walnut Township, Atchison County, KS, enumerated 4 Jun 1870. He 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.
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).
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 was through extensive research; as well as pedigree charts done by L.B. Card based on information provided by Savannah Card and Elma Baker; and notes provided by the descendants of Clarence Charles Baker, who was the grandson of David and Mary Baker. Please review the excellent research done by professional genealogist, J. G. Russell. Her web page can be found 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 would confirm the above-indicated birth/marriage/death dates.
Information and corrections are welcome.
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