Morris
Baker
Born about in Coshocton, Coshocton City, Coshocton, Ohio, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Rhoda Phoebe (Biggs) Baker
— married
20 Nov 1825 [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
Jeremiah Baker and Isaac Baker
Died
at about age 59
in Morrow, Ohio, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 11 Jun 2014
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Biography
Morris was born about 1804. He married Rhoda Biggs in 1825,[1] and they had at least 10 children before 1850. After Rhoda passed away, Morris married for the second time, to Mary A Purvis.[2] Morris passed away about 1863. Burial unknown.
Census and Location Records
- 1850 Census: Harmony Township, Morrow County, Ohio; 26 Aug 1850; Dwelling 550/Family 557. Morris Baker (45, M, OH, farmer), with wife Rhoda (43, F, PA) and children Isaac (20, M), Ezaron (17, M), Susan (14, F), Lydia (12, F), John (10, M), Morris (8, M), and Francis (7, M). Morris valued his real estate at $3,000. [3]
Published Biographies
- Son Isaac has a biography on page 590 in the 1880 book History of Morrow County and Ohio.[4] Although the names of relatives appear to be correct, he is off on several dates (birth and marriage of parents, for example).
Sources
- ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages (1789-2013,": Morris Baker and Rachel Biggs; Knox County Marriage Certificates, 1825 [1]
- ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages (1789-2013)": Morris Baker and Mary A Purvis; Morrow County, Vol 1, p 642 (license only) [2]
- ↑ "United States Census, 1850: [3]
- ↑ "Chester Township Biographies" Google Books [4]
Acknowledgements
- This profile created by Kathryn Watson-Ahlbrandt, Wednesday, June 11, 2014. See the Changes tab for changes to this profile by Kathryn and others.
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