John Baker (abt. 1640 - aft. 1704)

Descendants

Died after 27 Mar 1704 after about age 64 in Hartford, Connecticut [uncertain]

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Biography

John was about 1640. His origins are unknown.

Marriage

Research notes

According to the Connecticut Nutmegger article:

"John Baker became a resident of Hartford, Connecticut in 1665, settling on Baker Lane (now Ward Stree)....His origin remains unknown, although he is believed to be of English extraction...."

Church records for the pre-1685 period have been lost.

After the death of wife Lydia, John married Rachel (Ballard) Merry (widow of Cornelius Merry). (No children) [Note some authors incorrectly have this marriage to John Jr, and incorrectly report the date)

Born 1640 or earlier

Death: Hartford, CT - after 27 March 1704 Citing a deed to son William on that date (Hartford Deeds 1:29)

Sources

• Baker, Fred G., "The Descendants of John Baker (ca. 1640-1704) of Hartford, Connecticut, through Three Generations", Connecticut Nutmegger (Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Glastonbury, Conn., 2011) Vol. 44, Page 194.

• Porter, William. Historical Notices of Connecticut (Connecticut Historical Society, 1842) No. 2, Page 2

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