Ira Baker (1794 - 1873)

Born 1794 in New York, USA

Descendants

Died 6 May 1873 at about age 79 in Brookfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

In 1812 Ira and his brother Amos came from New York with their parents Samuel and Polly Baker and settled near Mink Hollow, (Brookfield Village). Ira Baker married Sarah Brown, daughter of John H Brown.

Church services were first held in private homes and the first recorded church record in 1813 listed Ira, Amos and Samuel Baker with their wives.

Ira and Sally were the parents of 8 children. Polly, Erie, Lucinda, Isaac, Edward, James, Ruth, and David.

It is unknown where in the area Ira's parents Samuel and Polly are buried. They were listed in the 1820 census in Deerfield next to Ira and Amos. It's possible they were buried on their farm.

Children of Ira and Sarah:

Polley Ann Baker Metcalf 1815–1906

Erie Baker Erie Asa Baker 1818–1898

Lucinda Baker Metcalf 1822–1903

Edward Baker Edward Nicholson Baker 1825–1916

Ruth Adelia Baker Atwood 1830–1894

David C Baker 1833–1854

Sources

Ira Baker (1794-1873) - Find a Grave Memorial on Find A Grave: Memorial #65563423