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James Mansfield Baker (1844 - 1920)

James Mansfield Baker
Born in White County, Tennessee, United Statesmap
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Died at age 75 in White County, Tennessee, United Statesmap
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Biography

James Baker was born in Appalachia, in Tennessee.
This profile is part of the Baker Name Study.

James Mansfield Baker was born on December 25, 1844 in White County, Tennessee, United States, son of Jonathan Lewis Baker (~1818–~1896) and Manerva Cole (1818–~1875).

James married Elizabeth Jane Mitchell (born on October 30, 1856 in Van Buren, Hardeman, Tennessee; daughter of Martin Mitchell and Angela (Moore) Mitchell).

In the 1860 census James (age 14) was at 8th District, White, Tennessee, United States.[1] Jonathan Baker 44, Manera Baker 44, Willian Baker 17, James Baker 14, Calvin Baker 12, Solomon Baker 9, Henry Baker 7, Sarrah Baker 5, Daniel Baker 3, Lee A Baker 1.

In the 1870 census James (age 20) was in White, Tennessee, United States.[2] Jonathan Baker 55, Manerva Baker 53, James M Baker 20, Solomon Baker 18, Henry Baker 16, Sarah C Baker 14, Daniel Baker 12, Leann Baker 10, Amanda Baker 8.

In the 1880 census James (age 35), Farmer, was the married head of household in District 6, Grainger, Tennessee, United States.[3] James M. Baker 35, wife Elizabeth Baker 24, son John L. Baker 8, son Joseph R. Baker 6, daughter Margaret J. Baker 4, daughter America L. Baker 1.

In the 1900 census James (age 51) was the married head of household in Civil District 4, Putnam, Tennessee, United States.[4] James M Baker 51, wife Betty J Baker 47, son William J Baker 18, son Hughey H Baker 11, grandchild Nory L Baker 4.

In the 1910 census James (age 68) was the married head of household in Civil District 4, Putnam, Tennessee, United States.[5] James M Baker 68, wife Bettie Baker 54, grandchild Nora L Bumbalough 13.

In the 1920 census James (age 80) was the married head of household in Civil District 4, Putnam, Tennessee, United States.[6] James Baker 80 years, wife Bettie Baker 75 years, son Haseal Baker 33 years, daughter-in-law Zillie Baker 27 years, grandchild Minnie B Baker 10 years, grandchild Lonie L Baker 5 years, grandchild James O Baker 2 years 9 months, grandchild Willie C Baker 7 months.

James died on May 28, 1920 in White County, aged 75. He was buried in Tollison Cemetery, Sparta, Tennessee.[7]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
    citing Page: 153; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005171457; FHL microfilm: 805279; Image number: 150; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01822-3
    FamilySearch Record: M8TY-B6N (accessed 3 October 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BSC-994H
    James Baker (14) at 8th District, White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
  2. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
    citing Page: 3; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 12; Digital film/folder number: 004275540_002_M9CN-ZBS; FHL microfilm: 000553069; Image number: 172; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01566-1
    FamilySearch Record: MD8D-4JW (accessed 3 October 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D8MF-D8
    James M Baker (20) in White, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
  3. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00048; Digital film/folder number: 005162519; FHL microfilm: 1255285; Image number: 516; Sheet number: 450; Sheet letter: C; Packet letter: C
    FamilySearch Record: MDWK-2DW (accessed 3 October 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBJ-93MB
    James M Baker (35), married, Farmer, head of household in District 6, Grainger, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee, United States.
  4. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 61; Digital film/folder number: 004118705; FHL microfilm: 1241592; Image number: 628; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00796-1
    FamilySearch Record: MSCT-PG8 (accessed 3 October 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-64GW-H5W
    James M Baker (51), married head of household in Civil District 4, Putnam, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
  5. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004985572; FHL microfilm: 1375529; Image number: 142; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03635-6
    FamilySearch Record: MGFQ-37P (accessed 3 October 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9T6J-W7N
    James M Baker (68), married head of household in Civil District 4, Putnam, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
  6. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 83; Digital film/folder number: 004968811; FHL microfilm: 1821759; Image number: 688; Sheet number: 10; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03109-3
    FamilySearch Record: MNPQ-25X (accessed 3 October 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJR-KXH
    James Baker (80), married head of household in Civil District 4, Putnam, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee.
  7. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #16929611 (accessed 3 October 2023)
    Memorial page for James Mansfield Baker (25 Dec 1846-28 May 1920), citing Tollison Cemetery, Sparta, White County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by John Carter (contributor 46820485).




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