Samuel Baker (1764 - 1845)

Ancestors

Husband of Catherine Uglow — married 25 Mar 1790 in Jacobstow, Cornwall, England

Descendants

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Biography

Samuel was christened on 2 October 1764 at Jacobstow, Cornwall, England. He was the son of William and Ann Baker.^[1]

In 1818 Samuel was described as a labourer in the baptism record of his daughter, Grace.^[2]

In 1841 he was living, with his wife Catherine and daughter Grace, at Withevin, Jacobstow. He was described as a farmer, aged 75.^[3]

He was buried in Jacobstow on 30 January 1845. His residence was given as Bickaveans, Jacobstow.^[4]

Research notes

• Samuel is mentioned in his father, William Baker's Will written on 15 January 1786.^[5]
• Samuel was mentioned, in his mother’s, Ann Baker’s Will written on 19 May 1801, to receive 5 shillings, 1 year after her death.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Baptism: Cornwall OPC database baptisms. 2 October 1764. Parish Or Reg District, Jacobstow; Forename, Samuel; Surname, BAKER; Sex, son; Father Forename, William; Mother Forename, Ann; Transcriber, Mike Gabriel.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Baptism of daughter Grace: Cornwall OPC database baptisms. 29 November 1818. Parish Or Reg District, Jacobstow; Forename, Grace; Surname, BAKER; Sex, dau; Father Forename, Samuel; Mother Forename, Catharine; Residence, Jacobstow; Father Rank Profession, Labourer; Transcriber, Brian Pedder.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} 1841 census: [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~kayhin/40151.html#BK3 Cornwall Online Census Project—1841] Transcript of Piece HO107/151 (Part 1), Book 3 Folio 8 Page 8. Withevin, 1. Samuel Baker, 75, Farmer, In county; Catherine Baker, 70, In county; Grace Baker, 20, In county; Mary Lee, 60, Lodger (Crossed Out), In county; Maria Lee, 20, Lodger (Crossed Out), In county.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Burial: Cornwall OPC database burials. 30 January 1845. Parish Or Reg District, Jacobstow; Forename, Samuel; Surname, BAKER; Age, 81; Residence, Bickaveans, Jacobstow; Transcriber, Brian Pedder.
5. ↑ Church of England. Archdeaconry of Cornwall. Consistorial Court. William Baker, Junr, Will written 15 January 1786; FHL microfilm 004,476,896; Original Image < https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-68L4-61G?i=1191&cat=329778> Film # 004476896 image 1192 of 2039 accessed 26 December 2020
6. ↑ Will of Ann Baker of Jacobstow, 1803, Archdeaconry of Cornwall, Probate Court, Kresen Kernow, Ref: AP / B / 4951