Nathaniel Baker (bef. 1718 - 1786)

Born before 1 Jun 1718 in East Hampton, Suffolk County, Province of New York

Ancestors

Husband of Abigail Conkling — married 5 Oct 1740 in East Hampton, Suffolk County, Province of New York

Descendants

Died 17 Jan 1786 after age 67 in Westfield, Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Biography

Nathaniel Baker

"Birth bef. 1 June 1718 East Hampton, Suffolk County, New York.

Nathaniel Baker was baptized June 1, 1718 at East Hampton, Suffolk County, New York, and married his first wife Abigail at the Congregational Church there on October 5, 1740. By 1740 he already resided on 100 acres in Elizabethtown (now Westfield), "where his house stands", which was confirmed to him by his father Daniel's will. On December 30, 1785 Nathaniel wrote his will which was proved August 6, 1787 (New Jersey Wills, Liber 29, page 391). He left ½ of his tanyard along with 4 acres of land to his son David Baker, and the other ½ of the tanyard along with 10 acres to his son Daniel Baker. The remainder of his estate, both personal and real, was left to all his sons and daughters. Death 17 Jan 1786 Westfield, Union County, New Jersey

Burial Presbyterian Church Burial Grounds Westfield, Union County, New Jersey Plot Section II, Row E, Grave 43" Memorial ID 19164182 ^[1]

For children refer to spouse's profile Conkling-101

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19164182

• https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/1432430/person/25564283556/facts

Acknowledgements

...and a descendant Todd Whitesides.