Arthur BAKER / (Unknown)

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[179] Arthur is listed in John's will as his son. John left him ten shillings of
proclamation money. I have not found Arthur's will at this time.

[180] Arthur is listed in the Colonial America Census Index, New Hanover County,
Black River District dated 1786 with one male 21 to 60 years, three males
under 21 and above 60, and one female all ages. He's also listed on the 1790
Federal Census of New Hanover County, NC with 1 free white male 16 & up
including head of household; 4 free white males under 16; and 2 free white
females including head of household. On the 1800 Census of New Hanover County
Arthur is listed with 2 males to 10 yrs.; 2 males 10-16 yrs.; 1 male 45 & up;
1 female 10-16 yrs.; 1 female 45 & up. It appears one daughter may have
married between the 1790 and 1800 Census.

[181] In notes from Ruth BAKER CASON, she lists a deed from John JONES to Arthur
BAKER during the July Term of 1741, Wilmington, NC. She also has an entry
concerning a ferry to be establised at the mouth of Widow Moore's Creek to
cross Black River and a road to be cut from the ferry on the Black River to
Flower's Ferry on NW River, by route most convenient and least injurious from
said ferry to the main rad leading to Mallets Ferry, and that road be laid off
by John, Isaac, and James BORDEAUX, Arthur BAKER, and others.

[182] In a Pedigree of sorts that I found on the BORDEAUX family in the New Hanover
County Public Library, Wilimington, NC (May 1997), the author indicates a
daugther (no name given) of Arthur Baker was married to James Bourdeaux
(c.1781-c1859) and that she died c.1838.

[183] Arthur may have also have had a son George W. who is listed in land
transactions of New Hanover County, NC and also owns land adjoining James
Baker's land in Jefferson County FL. George is also listed on the 1830
Federal Census of Jefferson County between the ages of 40 and 50 years.

[382] There is a pedigree chart in the Bordeaux family file, New Hanover County, NC
public library which references a daughter of Arthur Baker having married
James Bordeaux.

[383] Source: Fred M. Hintze, Jr. fhintze@onslowonline.net

[384] The following information from FUTCH, REAVES & BORDEAUX FAMILY DIRECTORY, Vol.
4, by Stanley Harold Harts: Page 1833: James married Rebecca Baker(Parents:
Arthur Baker & ?). Harts gives as his "sources" Bordeaux Family Files,
Bordeaux Family Bible, Wills & Land Transaction of Charleston, SC and New
Hanover County, and New Hanover County Vital Statistics.

[385] Fred also writes that James Bordeaux's obit is to be found in the Daily
Journal, Wilmington, NC, 19 Oct 1860.

[377] 1820 Federal Census, New Hanover County, NC lists George Baker one line below
James Baker with the following members in the household: one male to age 10,
one male 26 to 45, two females to age 10, two females 10 to 16, one female 16
to 26.

[378] 1830 Federal Census, Jefferson County, FL lists George Baker one line above
James Baker with the following members in the household: one male under 5, one
male 40 to 50, 2 females under 5, one female 10 to 15, one female 15 to 20,
one female 20 to 30, one female 30 to 40.

[379] Niles National Register, Sept. 8, 1838, Miscellaneous:

[380] Florida. Tallahassee, August 25 - More murders. On Sunday evening last an
attack was made by Indians on the family of a Mr. Baker residing in Madison
County near the Oscilla (sic), about fifteen miles east of Monticello. The
family were at supper at the time: Mrs. Baker was killed by the first rifle
discharged: Mr. Baker at the time caught up his two grand children, one under
each arm, and endeavored to make his escape, but was shot in the yard, and one
of the children killed by the same ball passing through both - the other child
was found next morning asleep between the dead bodies of father and sister, by
a party from Monticello. A young lady, daughter of Mr. B. was wounded, but
made her escape to a fort about a mile distant. A young man was also wounded.
The house was plundered and burnt.

[381] Early on Monday morning the troops, under major Taylor, were in active pursuit
of the Indians, supposed to number 40 or 50. Capt. Rowles' company proceeded
to Econfenee (sic), about 25 miles south, to lie in ambush, while capt.
Newsom's company took the trail near the scene of the murders, under the
expectation of overtaking the enemy. There is some prospect of success by
this arrangement.

[34] I do not have proof James is the son of Arthur BAKER, but I highly suspect
that he is. James names two of his children, Arthur and John Franklin.
Another son is Issac. I do know James married Mary BORDEAUX, daughter of
Isaac BORDEAUX, and Arthur BAKER lived near Isaac BORDEAUX.

[35] James is listed on the 1815 Lower Black River Tax List of New Hanover County,
NC along with Isaac BORDEAUX and George BAKER.

[36] New Hanover Co., NC Deed, Bk S, Pg 814 - James and Mary BAKER sold land Mary
inherited from her father Isaac BORDEAUX to John BORDEAUX, dtd 29 Nov 1827.

[37] Land Patents, Jefferson Co., FL, Certificate #484, dtd 8 Oct 1830, 80.03
acres, W 1/2 of SW 1/4, Sec. 35, Twn. 3 N, Range 6 E. Certificate #491, dtd. 8
Oct 1830, 80.02 acres, E 1/2 of NW 1/4 Sec. 9, Twn. 2 N, Range 6 E.

[38] Jefferson Co., FL Deed, Bk "B", Pg 166, James and Mary BAKER to John BELLAMY,
dtd 19 Aug 1932, $350 for 160.06 acres.

[39] Signed Memorial to Congress By The Grand Jury of Jefferson Co., November Term
1835, Territorial Papers of Florida.

[40] 11 Apr 1839 James on Muster Roll of Capt. R.D. BRADLEY's Company of Volunteers
of FL Militia, commanded by Lt. Col. Wm. DAVENPORT. Discharged 11 Apr 1840 at
Fort Jackson. Index to Volunteer Soldiers in Indian Wars and Disturbances,
1815-1858, Pg 57, lists a James BAKER, Pvt, srv in Bradley's Co of FL Mtd Mil
in FL War.

Signed Petition to Pres. & Congress, dtd. 1 Dec 1842, requesting fulfillment
of broken promise to citizens to occupy Indian country land w/protection &
subsistence.

[41] From Nat'l Archive: Application #205, Permit #132, dtd 7 Dec 1842, Application
made at the Land Office at Newmansville East Florida for land under the Armed
Occupation and Settlement Act of 4 Aug 1842. Application states James became
a resident of FL in January 1829. Land described as: Certificate #643, NE 1/4
of Sec. 12, Twn. 22 S., Range 19 E, 160 acres. Lived here until Aug 1845 when
he moved to W 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Sec. 20, Twn. 21 S., Range 20 East, 80 acres,
under Amendatory Act of 1844. Land Patents awarded as follows: 1 Aug 1849 for
land first settled. 15 May 1852 for land under Amendatory Act of 1844.

[42] Listed as voter in Florida's first Statewide Election, May 26, 1845 in Benton
Co., Chuccocharts (Hammock). Several sons also listed.

[43] Hernando Co., FL Deeds - Bk E, Pg 87/88 James W. BAKER, Adm. of Estate of
James BAKER to John F. BAKER states James Baker died 1852; confirms sale of
some land to John F. with no record having been made at time of Probate; on
9/6/1858 several heirs united in bond confirming sale & his honor Perry Wall
confirms sale on 5/10/1859.

[44] Burial - James(?), Mary, John F. & Unnamed Infant of John F. are buried on
Baker Hill just southeast of the intersection of Hwys 41 & 476 in Hernando
Co., FL on what was the old homestead and is now state owned land (See map).

[45] Census:
1820: New Hanover County, NC Census Index lists a James BAKER.
1830 Jefferson County, FL James 40-50; Mary 30-40; Males: one under 5; two
5-10; two 10-15; Female one 5-10.
1840 Madison Co. James 40-50; Mary 40-50; Males one 5-10; one 10-15; one 15-20.
1850 Benton Co. (n/k/a Hernando Co.) James 60; Mary 58; John F. 23; Wm J.21;
James W. 20.

[46] SOURCES: Martine GLASS OAKLEY COX, Alma EISCHEN, Mae ALLMAN, Noreen CASON
HANCOCK helped compile family information.

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