According to Cemetery Records of Champaign County, Ohio (on microfilm at the Allen County, Indiana Library) James Baker died on 20 October 1839 at age 44 years. He is buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Goshen, Ohio. That would make his date of birth in about 1795.
The following is taken from “The Public Records of Champaign, County Ohio, Chancery Records of the Court of Common Pleas”, Record Book 18, page 122—Filed 26 October 1840—
Also from the “Public Records of Champaign County, Ohio, Record Books 1 through 23, Volume 1, researched and copied by Pat Stickley, abstracted and typed, by Denise Kay Moore, 1998:Petition for Conveyance Administrator of James Baker vs. Widow and heirs of James Baker:“William F. Baker was the administrator of the estate. James Baker, who held a title bond from French Rambo, sold Lot Numbers 6 and 8 in Mechanicsburg to Aaron Reed and Robert Jones. James Baker died in the fall of 1839 and his heirs were: Nancy Baker, widow; William F. Baker; Minerva Jane wife of Samuel Lockwood of Clark County; James Milton Baker; Jeremiah Baker; John F. Baker; Maria L. Baker, Ann Baker; Robert Newton Baker; Sarah E. Baker; Rebecca Baker; Jasper K. Baker; and Jonathan Baker.”
James Baker first appeared in the 1820 Federal Census of Goshen Township, Champaign County, Ohio:“Record Book 18, page 40-Filed 24 October 1840-Injunction to Stay Waste Morris Springer et al
Vs.
William F. Baker et alMorris Springer of Champaign County, Calvin Springer and William Dennis Springer of Fayette County, Pennsylvania owned 188 acres in Military Survey Number 6809 (George Dawson, Goshen tp.) which was part of 750 acres. The petitioners won an action of ejectment against William F. Baker, Nancy Baker, James Hays, and Elnathan Bond. The heirs of James Baker claimed the land by a sale from the auditor. The complainants filed this injunction in order to protect the land before and during the time the defendants vacate.”
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Note--the "Ferrell" Baker family was also living
in Goshen Township in the 1820 Federal Census (relationship unknown):
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Ten years later, and nine years before his
death in 1839, James Baker and "Ferrel" Baker were again enumerated in
Goshen Township, Champaign County, in the 1830 Federal Census:
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In the 1840 Federal Census of Goshen Township, after James Baker's death in 1839, Nancy Baker, was listed in Goshen Township (Incorporation of Mechanicsburg), Champaign County:
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"Ferrel" Baker was also still living in Goshen
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Ferrell Baker does appear in the 1850 Census of Goshen Township, Champaign County, Ohio:
#86 86 Ferrel Baker 61 m farmer 3700 Va.In the "History of Champaign County, Ohio" page 876, published by Beers in 1881, biographical information relating to "Farrel" Baker can be found in the biography of his youngest son, John C. Baker. Farrel Baker came to Champaign County in 1812, was married twice, and fathered 17 children. Farrel died in 1871 at the age of 82 years, making his birth in about 1789 in Virginia.
Margaret 67 f Ky.
William 14 m Ohio
Martha 12 f "
Frances 10 f "
Serepta 6 f "
Nancy Baker, now widowed, moved with her large
family, north to Michigan sometime between 1840 and 1842. Nancy's
daughter Mariah L. Baker, married John Strange Harrison on 22 November
1842 in Kalamazoo County. After Nancy's death in 1847, some of the
younger children were found living with other family members. Although
her marker is barely readable, Nancy Baker died on 4 September 1847 and
is buried in Roof Cemetery, in Climax, Michigan.
1. William F. Baker was born in about 1817. William was the administrator of the estate of his father James Baker in the fall 1839. A William Baker, about the right age does appear in the 1840 Federal Census of Mad River Township, Champaign County, however, there were also several other Baker families living in Mad River:
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of familiesmales under 5 males of 20 and under 30 females
of 20
and under
30Wm Baker 2 1 1
2. Minerva Jane Baker was born in about 1818. Minerva married Samuel Lockwood. Minerva Jane (Baker) Lockwood, was still living in Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio, with her husband, Samuel Lockwood, in the 1850 census:
#256 259 Samuel Lockwood 48 m Innkeeper 2650 MEIn 1860 the Lockwood's were enumerated in Terre Haute, 5th Ward, Vigo County, Indiana:
Minerva J. 32 f Ohio
Mary E. 10 f "
James A. 7 m "
Sarah E. 2 f "
Solomon L. 10/12 m "
#406 388 Samuel Lockwood 58 m Tin & Coppersmith 300 N. BrunswickTheir known children through 1860 were:
Minerva 42 f Ohio
Mary 19 f "
James 17 m "
Sarah 12 f "
Bartlett 8 m "
Thos Martin 26 m For Tinner 100 "
George Hansil 28 m " " Ind.
2.1 Mary Lockwood, was born in about 1840 in Ohio.2.2 James Lockwood, was born in about 1843 in Ohio. James eventually made his way to Michigan, he is listed at age 28, occupation farmer, in the 1870 Federal Census of Texas Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan (he listed his place of birth in 1870 as Maine). His wife Sarah, age 20, a daughter, Mary, age 9/12, and Emma J. Lutes, age 8, born in Michigan were also listed in the 1870 household (they lived just two households away from William and Martha (Harrison) Wooley).
In the 1880 Federal Census, James changed his place of birth to Ohio. He and Sarah were now living in Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo Michigan. Their children were: Mary A., age 10; Blanch, age 8; Harry, age 7; and a Baby son, age 7 months. James listed his age as 37 and his occupation as a "RR Laborer". I have not located James and Sarah in the 1900 census. Their known children were:
2.2.1 Mary A. Lockwood, was born in about 1870 in Michigan.2.3 Sarah Lockwood, was born in about 1848 in Ohio.2.2.2 Blanch Lockwood, was born in about 1872 in Michigan.
2.2.3 Harry L. Lockwood, was born in about 1872 in Michigan. Harry was married and living in Prairie Ronde Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, ED# 128, sheet 7B, next door to Owen and Ida (Shirley) Harrison (Harry and Cora both stated that they had been married for 7 years; Cora stated that she had given birth to three living children):
#173 173 Lockwood, Harry L. Head Nov 1872 27 Michigan New York New York farm laborer
Cora Wife Jan 1870 30 Pennsylvania Pennsylvania New York
Gale Son Dec 1893 6 Michigan
Douglas Son Dec 1894 5 Michigan
Madeline Daughter Mar 1898 2 MichiganHarry and Cora were again enumerated in Prairie Ronde Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, ED# 160, sheet 3B (Harry and Cora both stated that they had been married for 17 years; Cora again stated that she had given birth to three living children). Their three children were all still listed in the 1910 household: sons, Gale, age 16 and Douglas, age 15; and daughter Mable M., age 12. Harry listed his occupation as a carpenter and his place of birth as Pennsylvania.
In the 1920 Federal Census of Prairie Ronde Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, ED# 188, sheet 5A their household listed:
#5 5 Lockwood, Harry L. Head 47 Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Carpenter
Cora E. Wife 49 Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Pennsylvania
Douglas L. Son 25 Michigan Carpenter
Bowyer, Heskel L. Son-in-law 26 Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Carpenter
Mabel M. Daughter 21 Michigan
Paul R. Grandson 12/12 MichiganHarry and Cora had three children:
2.2.3.1 Gail Lockwood, was born in December 1893 in Michigan. He was married in 1920, he and his wife Marguerite were also listed in Prairie Ronde Township, ED# 188, 6A. They had no children in 1920. In the 1930 census, Gail and "Margrett" were living in Schoolcraft, Michigan, they had one child, a daughter, Ardeth Lockwood, age 8. Gail is listed in the SSN# Death Index, date of birth listed as 12 December 1893, date of death listed as January 1997, last residence listed as Schoolcraft, Michigan.2.2.4 Baby (male) Lockwood, was born in about 1880 in Michigan.2.2.3.2 Douglas Lockwood, was born in December 1894 in Michigan. He was still unmarried in the 1930 census and living with his parents on Eliza St. in Schoolcraft, Michigan. Douglas Lockwood is also listed in the SSN# Death Index, his date of birth is listed as 9 December 1894 and his date of death is listed as 14 March 1989, last residence listed as Schoolcraft, Michigan.
2.2.3.3 Mabel Lockwood, was born in March 1898 in Michigan. Mabel married Heskel Bowyer. In addition to the 1920 Census data above, they were also listed in the 1930 Federal Census of Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, ED# 55, sheet 2A:
#39 39 Bowyer, Heskel Head 35 Wisconsin Ohio Ohio Barber Barbershop
Mabel Wife 32 Michigan Michigan Pennsylvania Saleslady Extracts
Paul Son 11 Michigan
Heskel V. Son 8 Michigan
Lurlene Daughter 6 Michigan2.4 Solomon Lockwood, was born in 1850 in Ohio.
2.5 Bartlett Lockwood, was born in about 1852 in Ohio.
3. James Milton Baker.
4. Jeremiah Baker.
5. John F. Baker.
6. Mariah Lousia "Eliza" Baker was born in 1827. Mariah married John Strange Harrison, the youngest son of Bazel and Martha (Stillwell) Harrison, on 22 November 1842 (marriage certificate). She died in 1901, Mariah and John are both buried in Schoolcraft Cemetery.
7. Ann Baker was born in about 1828. It is possible that Ann Baker is the Ann Henry shown below in 1850, however it is still unconfirmed. From the 1850 Federal Census of Prairie Ronde Township, Kalamazoo County:
#1116 1130 B.W. Henry 24 m " [farm] N.Y.
Ann 22 f O.
William H. 3 f Mich.
Sarah E. Baker 18 f O.
8. Robert Newton Baker.
9. Sarah E. Baker was born in about 1832, Sarah was living with the Henry family in the 1850 Federal Census of Prairie Ronde Township above.
10. Jasper Baker was born in about 1836 and was living with his Uncle John and sister "Louisa" Harrison in the 1850 Federal Census of Prairie Ronde Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan:
#1125 1139 John L. Harrison 30 m " [farm] O.
Louisa 23 f O.
Wm. 3 m Mich.
Martha 1 f Mich.
Jasper Baker 14 m O.
Jonathan " 11 m "
Emaline " 9 f "
11. Jonathan Baker was born in about 1839 and was living with John and "Louisa" Harrison in 1850 (see above).
12. Rebecca Baker was born in about 1840. Rebecca is likely the "Emaline" shown living with John and "Lousia" Harrison in 1850 (see above).
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