Rebecca (Teachman) Baker (1872 - 1950)

Born 17 Nov 1872 in Farmington, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania, USA

Ancestors

Died 9 Mar 1950 at age 77 in Elkland, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania, USA

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Biography

Rebecca Teachman was born on 17 Nov. 1872 at Farmington Township, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania.^[1][2] She appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 in the household of her parents, John W. Teachman and Esther (Weeks) Teachman, at Osceola, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania. ^[3]

She married William Henry Baker, son of Jacob Baker and Emily (Bauman) Baker, on 16 April 1896 at Elkland, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania. ^{[1] [4]}

She and William Henry Baker appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Elkland, Tioga County, New York.^[5] She and William Henry Baker appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Osceola, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.^[6] She witnessed the death of her mother, Esther (Weeks) Teachman, on 30 Nov. 1919 at Elkland, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania and was the informant on her death certificate.^{[7] [8]} She and William Henry Baker appeared on the census of 6 Feb. 1920 at River St., Elkland, Tioga County, New York.^[9] She and William Henry Baker appeared on the census of 17 April 1930.^[10] She and William Henry Baker appeared on the census of 10 May 1940 at River St., Elkland, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.^[11]

Rebecca died on 9 March 1950 at Elkland, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania, at age 77 and was buried at Highland Cemetery, Elkland, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania. Her memorial has a photo of her headstone shared with her husband, and links to those of family members.^[1]

Census

5 June 1880

Osceola, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania.

• Teachman, J. W. age 51 b. NY farmer.
• Esther wife age 41 b. NY.
• Rebecca dau age 7 b. PA.
• Ryan, John age 12 adopted son b. PA.^[3]

4 June 1900

Elkland, Tioga County, New York.

• William Baker 25 m 4 yrs b. Jan. 1875. PA laborer at a tannery
• Rebecca Baker 27 wife. m 4 yrs 1 child 1 living b. Nov. 1872. PA.
• John William Baker 2/12 son b. Mar. 1900. PA.^[5]

15 April 1910

Osceola, Tioga County, Pennsylvania

• William Baker 35 m 11 yrs farmer
• Rebecca Baker 31 wife. m1 m 11 yrs 3 children 2 living.
• Albert Baker 9 son.
• Ruth R Baker 7 dau.
• Jake Baker 65 father. b. Germany.^[6]

6 Feb. 1920

River St., Elkland, Tioga County, New York.

• William Baker 44 laborer at a tannery
• Rebecca Baker 47 wife.
• Ruth Baker 17 dau.
• Mary Anna Baker 8 dau.
• Lewis Baker 6 son.^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Rebecca "Becka" Teachman Baker memorial at Find A Grave.
2. ↑ Eldon Hills, Descendants of Andrew Teachman. 2004. Collection of Phil Smith.
   • "Children of John W. and Ester (Weeks) Teachman: Elsie D., b. 8 February 1858; d. 29 December 1887, Buried Pleasant Valley Cem. Farmington Pa; Elma, b. 13 April 1865; d. 24 June 1865, Buried Pleasant Valley Cem.; Rebecca, b. 17 November 1872, Farmington Twp. Tioga Co. Pa.; d. 9 March 1950, Elkland, Tioga Co. Pa. Buried Highland Cem. Elkland.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Year: 1880; Census Place: Osceola, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1198; Family History Film: 1255198; Page: 347D; Enumeration District: 162; Image: 0432 1880 US Census. J.W. Teachman.
4. ↑ Kate (Northrop) Shive to Herman Willis Smith 11 June 1950, 19 Sep. 1950. Collection of Phil Smith.
   • " Aunt Esther (Weeks) had a daughter Becky who was married to Will Baker a few years before 1902.
   • "Will died suddenly last Feburary..and Becky about a month later."
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} Year: 1900; Census Place: Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1490; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1241490. 1900 US Census. William Baker.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Year: 1910; Census Place: Osceola, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1422; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0158; FHL microfilm: 1375435. 1910 US Census. William Baker.
7. ↑ Mrs. Esther Teachman, Wellsboro Agitator Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, USA. 10 Dec. 1919.
8. ↑ Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963. Esther Leachman. Esther Weeks. Informant, her daughter Mrs. William Baker.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} Year: 1920; Census Place: Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1613; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 148; Image: 166. 1920 US Census. William Baker.
10. ↑ Year: 1930; Census Place: Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2151; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 975.0; FHL microfilm: 2341885. 1930 US Census. William Baker.
11. ↑ Year: 1940; Census Place: Elkland, Tioga, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3614; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 59-15. 1940 US Census. William H Baker.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Phil Smith for creating WikiTree profile Teachman-1.