Biographical Sketch
"History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties (1885)", page 620.
"Thomas Baker was born in Virginia in 1790; Rachel (Powell) Baker, in Pennsylvania, December 20, 1797. They came to Indiana in an early day and located in Hogan Township, where he farmed all his life, although he was a shoe-maker by trade. He died in 1853. Rachel is still living (1885), and enjoying good health in the town of Wilmington."
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Biographical Sketch
"History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties (1885)", page 624.
"Thomas (the eldest member of the family) came with his parents to this county in 1801, where he and Rachel Powell were united in marriage in about 1812, after which they settled near Wilmington, and there remained, with the exception of a few years in Ripley County, until their deaths. He died July 11, 1853. His widow still survives (1885), and resides at Wilmington. They were the parents of twelve children, namely: Elizabeth (deceased), Susan, George W., Sarah J., Angeline, Nelson T., Huldah A. (deceased), John E., William, James M., Thomas L. and Josephine."
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Biographical Sketch
"Dearborn County, Indiana History (1915)", page 812.
"Thomas Baker was born on October 24, 1789, near Salisbury, Maryland, coming to Dearborn county with his parents in 1809. He was married in 1811 to Rachel Powell, daughter of Nathan and Sarah Powell, who settled in Hogan township at an early day. The parents of Thomas Baker pre-empted land from the government during the time of Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Baker followed farming all his life, and was a soldier in the War of 1812. To this union were born twelve children, only two of whom survive: Mrs. Angeline Bruce, of Hogan township, who was born on April 3, 1824; and Nelson T. Baker, now residing in Illinois, who was born on March 24, 1827."
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Thomas came with his parents to Dearborn Co., IN in 1801. He located lands with Peter Carbaugh, his brother-in-law, near Wilmington in 1805.
Thomas and his wife, Rachel moved to Ripley Co., IN from 1819-1826 and then went back to Dearborn. Thomas was a farmer all his life, however he was a shoemaker by trade.
In the 1820 U.S. Census of Ripley Co., IN, Thomas's household was as follows: 1 male under 10 (probably George Washington); 1 male 26-45 (probably Thomas); 2 females under 10 (probably Elizabeth and Susan Garrison); 1 female 16-26 (probably Rachel).
In the 1830 U.S. Census of Dearborn Co., IN, Thomas was living in Laughery Twp. and his household was as follows: 1 male under 5 ( probably Nelson T.); 1 male 10-25 (probably George Washington); 1 male 40-50 (Thomas); 2 females under 5 (probably Angeline and Huldah Ann); 1 female 5-10 (probably Sarah Jane); 1 female 10-15 (probably Susan Garrison); 1 female 15-20 (probably Elizabeth) and 1 female 30-40 (probably Rachel).
In the 1840 U.S. Census of Dearborn Co., IN, Thomas was living in Laughery Twp. His household was as follows: 3 males under 5 (probably William E., James Monroe and Thomas Leroy); 1 male 5-10 (probably John Erastus); 1 male 10-15 (probably Nelson T.); 1 male 20-30 (probably George Washington); 1 male 30-40 (?); 1 male 50-60 (probably Thomas); 1 female 10-15 (probably Huldah Ann); 2 females 15-20 (probably Angeline and Sarah Jane); and 1 female 40-50 (probably Rachel).
On February 6, 1843, Thomas was appointed administrator of his father's estate. On March 11 he bought the following items from his estate: 3 stock brushes, 1 clothes brush, 1 molasses cup, 1 bottle, 1 hand bellows, a chest, 1 pair of tongs, an iron wedge, 1 jar, a brass kettle, a tea kettle, a pot, a basket, hoes and a farming mill.
On December 9, 1850, Thomas and Rachel were listed in the U.S. Census of Dearborn Co., IN as living in Laughery Township. Thomas stated that he was 64 years old, born in Maryland, a farmer by trade with a real estate value of $2000. Rachel listed her age as 54 and was born in Pennsylvania. Also with them were their children: William 16, James 12, Thomas Leroy 10, and Josephine 8. All of the children were born in Indiana.
On July 5, 1853, Thomas wrote his will in Dearborn Co., IN naming his wife, Rachel and children Josephine, Nelson, John, William and Angeline.
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WILL (Dearborn Co., Indiana Will Bk 3, pp 135-137)
"I, Thomas Baker do make and publish this my last will and testament.
"First, after my demise, I desire that my remains be buried in a manner becoming my circumstances. After paying my debts from my effects, I desire and direct that my beloved wife, Rachel, remain in and have possession of all my estate both real and personal, to have absolute control and ownership of the same as long as she remains my widow.
"I desire that my said wife keep my three youngest children together on the farm at home with her and have active control of them till they become of age. After the death of my said wife I desire that such of my earthy effects as may then be remaining be disposed of in the following manner that all the land to be sold and my daughter, Josephine be paid out of the proceeds thereof one hundred and fifty dollars, and that each of my other daughters be paid one hundred dollars out of the said proceeds. The residue of my effects after paying my daughters as above stated, I wish divided equally between my sons that may then be living, excepting Nelson and John off of each whose shares, I direct that two hundred dollars be taken and added to my other sons shares and I further desire and direct that forty dollars be deducted from the share of my son, William and added to the other shares of the other sons excepting Nelson and John.
"I wish my said wife to have the entire control and management of all the affairs of the farm during her life-time, or widowhood, to sell each property as may be necessary for the sustenance of the family and education of the children.
"And I hereby constitute and appoint Elias Chisman executor of this my last will and testament, and desire that he may faithfully execute the same as herein provided."
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of July A.D. 1853, Thomas Baker (his mark).
CODICIL
"I, the said Thomas Baker do make this as a codicil to the foregoing my last will and testament:
"Whereas I have directed in my said will that my daughter, Angeline be paid but one hundred dollars out of my estate. Now I desire and and direct that in place of one hundred dollars, she the said Angelina be paid the sum of two hundred dollars and that the shares of my other daughters stated as within named."
Signed and sealed by me this 5 day of July 1853.
Signed by the said testor in presence of the undersigned witnesses:
Nelson W. Forbeh and Robert D. Brown
Thomas died July 11, 1853.
On July 30, 1853, Thomas' will was proved in court.
Both Thomas and Rachel are buried in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Their stones read:
THOMAS B. BAKER RACHEL BAKER
BORN BORN
OCT. 24, 1790 DEC. 20, 1797
DIED DIED
JULY 11, 1853 MAR. 14, 1888
"History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties (1885)", page 620.
"Thomas Baker was born in Virginia in 1790; Rachel (Powell) Baker, in Pennsylvania, December 20, 1797. They came to Indiana in an early day and located in Hogan Township, where he farmed all his life, although he was a shoe-maker by trade. He died in 1853. Rachel is still living (1885), and enjoying good health in the town of Wilmington."
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Biographical Sketch
"History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties (1885)", page 624.
"Thomas (the eldest member of the family) came with his parents to this county in 1801, where he and Rachel Powell were united in marriage in about 1812, after which they settled near Wilmington, and there remained, with the exception of a few years in Ripley County, until their deaths. He died July 11, 1853. His widow still survives (1885), and resides at Wilmington. They were the parents of twelve children, namely: Elizabeth (deceased), Susan, George W., Sarah J., Angeline, Nelson T., Huldah A. (deceased), John E., William, James M., Thomas L. and Josephine."
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Biographical Sketch
"Dearborn County, Indiana History (1915)", page 812.
"Thomas Baker was born on October 24, 1789, near Salisbury, Maryland, coming to Dearborn county with his parents in 1809. He was married in 1811 to Rachel Powell, daughter of Nathan and Sarah Powell, who settled in Hogan township at an early day. The parents of Thomas Baker pre-empted land from the government during the time of Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Baker followed farming all his life, and was a soldier in the War of 1812. To this union were born twelve children, only two of whom survive: Mrs. Angeline Bruce, of Hogan township, who was born on April 3, 1824; and Nelson T. Baker, now residing in Illinois, who was born on March 24, 1827."
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Thomas came with his parents to Dearborn Co., IN in 1801. He located lands with Peter Carbaugh, his brother-in-law, near Wilmington in 1805.
Thomas and his wife, Rachel moved to Ripley Co., IN from 1819-1826 and then went back to Dearborn. Thomas was a farmer all his life, however he was a shoemaker by trade.
In the 1820 U.S. Census of Ripley Co., IN, Thomas's household was as follows: 1 male under 10 (probably George Washington); 1 male 26-45 (probably Thomas); 2 females under 10 (probably Elizabeth and Susan Garrison); 1 female 16-26 (probably Rachel).
In the 1830 U.S. Census of Dearborn Co., IN, Thomas was living in Laughery Twp. and his household was as follows: 1 male under 5 ( probably Nelson T.); 1 male 10-25 (probably George Washington); 1 male 40-50 (Thomas); 2 females under 5 (probably Angeline and Huldah Ann); 1 female 5-10 (probably Sarah Jane); 1 female 10-15 (probably Susan Garrison); 1 female 15-20 (probably Elizabeth) and 1 female 30-40 (probably Rachel).
In the 1840 U.S. Census of Dearborn Co., IN, Thomas was living in Laughery Twp. His household was as follows: 3 males under 5 (probably William E., James Monroe and Thomas Leroy); 1 male 5-10 (probably John Erastus); 1 male 10-15 (probably Nelson T.); 1 male 20-30 (probably George Washington); 1 male 30-40 (?); 1 male 50-60 (probably Thomas); 1 female 10-15 (probably Huldah Ann); 2 females 15-20 (probably Angeline and Sarah Jane); and 1 female 40-50 (probably Rachel).
On February 6, 1843, Thomas was appointed administrator of his father's estate. On March 11 he bought the following items from his estate: 3 stock brushes, 1 clothes brush, 1 molasses cup, 1 bottle, 1 hand bellows, a chest, 1 pair of tongs, an iron wedge, 1 jar, a brass kettle, a tea kettle, a pot, a basket, hoes and a farming mill.
On December 9, 1850, Thomas and Rachel were listed in the U.S. Census of Dearborn Co., IN as living in Laughery Township. Thomas stated that he was 64 years old, born in Maryland, a farmer by trade with a real estate value of $2000. Rachel listed her age as 54 and was born in Pennsylvania. Also with them were their children: William 16, James 12, Thomas Leroy 10, and Josephine 8. All of the children were born in Indiana.
On July 5, 1853, Thomas wrote his will in Dearborn Co., IN naming his wife, Rachel and children Josephine, Nelson, John, William and Angeline.
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WILL (Dearborn Co., Indiana Will Bk 3, pp 135-137)
"I, Thomas Baker do make and publish this my last will and testament.
"First, after my demise, I desire that my remains be buried in a manner becoming my circumstances. After paying my debts from my effects, I desire and direct that my beloved wife, Rachel, remain in and have possession of all my estate both real and personal, to have absolute control and ownership of the same as long as she remains my widow.
"I desire that my said wife keep my three youngest children together on the farm at home with her and have active control of them till they become of age. After the death of my said wife I desire that such of my earthy effects as may then be remaining be disposed of in the following manner that all the land to be sold and my daughter, Josephine be paid out of the proceeds thereof one hundred and fifty dollars, and that each of my other daughters be paid one hundred dollars out of the said proceeds. The residue of my effects after paying my daughters as above stated, I wish divided equally between my sons that may then be living, excepting Nelson and John off of each whose shares, I direct that two hundred dollars be taken and added to my other sons shares and I further desire and direct that forty dollars be deducted from the share of my son, William and added to the other shares of the other sons excepting Nelson and John.
"I wish my said wife to have the entire control and management of all the affairs of the farm during her life-time, or widowhood, to sell each property as may be necessary for the sustenance of the family and education of the children.
"And I hereby constitute and appoint Elias Chisman executor of this my last will and testament, and desire that he may faithfully execute the same as herein provided."
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of July A.D. 1853, Thomas Baker (his mark).
CODICIL
"I, the said Thomas Baker do make this as a codicil to the foregoing my last will and testament:
"Whereas I have directed in my said will that my daughter, Angeline be paid but one hundred dollars out of my estate. Now I desire and and direct that in place of one hundred dollars, she the said Angelina be paid the sum of two hundred dollars and that the shares of my other daughters stated as within named."
Signed and sealed by me this 5 day of July 1853.
Signed by the said testor in presence of the undersigned witnesses:
Nelson W. Forbeh and Robert D. Brown
Thomas died July 11, 1853.
On July 30, 1853, Thomas' will was proved in court.
Both Thomas and Rachel are buried in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Their stones read:
THOMAS B. BAKER RACHEL BAKER
BORN BORN
OCT. 24, 1790 DEC. 20, 1797
DIED DIED
JULY 11, 1853 MAR. 14, 1888
Biographical Sketch
"History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties (1885)", page 620.
"Thomas Baker was born in Virginia in 1790; Rachel (Powell) Baker, in Pennsylvania, December 20, 1797. They came to Indiana in an early day and located in Hogan Township, where he farmed all his life, although he was a shoe-maker by trade. He died in 1853. Rachel is still living (1885), and enjoying good health in the town of Wilmington."
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Biographical Sketch
"History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties (1885)", page 624.
"Thomas (the eldest member of the family) came with his parents to this county in 1801, where he and Rachel Powell were united in marriage in about 1812, after which they settled near Wilmington, and there remained, with the exception of a few years in Ripley County, until their deaths. He died July 11, 1853. His widow still survives (1885), and resides at Wilmington. They were the parents of twelve children, namely: Elizabeth (deceased), Susan, George W., Sarah J., Angeline, Nelson T., Huldah A. (deceased), John E., William, James M., Thomas L. and Josephine."
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Biographical Sketch
"Dearborn County, Indiana History (1915)", page 812.
"Thomas Baker was born on October 24, 1789, near Salisbury, Maryland, coming to Dearborn county with his parents in 1809. He was married in 1811 to Rachel Powell, daughter of Nathan and Sarah Powell, who settled in Hogan township at an early day. The parents of Thomas Baker pre-empted land from the government during the time of Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Baker followed farming all his life, and was a soldier in the War of 1812. To this union were born twelve children, only two of whom survive: Mrs. Angeline Bruce, of Hogan township, who was born on April 3, 1824; and Nelson T. Baker, now residing in Illinois, who was born on March 24, 1827."
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Thomas came with his parents to Dearborn Co., IN in 1801. He located lands with Peter Carbaugh, his brother-in-law, near Wilmington in 1805.
Thomas and his wife, Rachel moved to Ripley Co., IN from 1819-1826 and then went back to Dearborn. Thomas was a farmer all his life, however he was a shoemaker by trade.
In the 1820 U.S. Census of Ripley Co., IN, Thomas's household was as follows: 1 male under 10 (probably George Washington); 1 male 26-45 (probably Thomas); 2 females under 10 (probably Elizabeth and Susan Garrison); 1 female 16-26 (probably Rachel).
In the 1830 U.S. Census of Dearborn Co., IN, Thomas was living in Laughery Twp. and his household was as follows: 1 male under 5 ( probably Nelson T.); 1 male 10-25 (probably George Washington); 1 male 40-50 (Thomas); 2 females under 5 (probably Angeline and Huldah Ann); 1 female 5-10 (probably Sarah Jane); 1 female 10-15 (probably Susan Garrison); 1 female 15-20 (probably Elizabeth) and 1 female 30-40 (probably Rachel).
In the 1840 U.S. Census of Dearborn Co., IN, Thomas was living in Laughery Twp. His household was as follows: 3 males under 5 (probably William E., James Monroe and Thomas Leroy); 1 male 5-10 (probably John Erastus); 1 male 10-15 (probably Nelson T.); 1 male 20-30 (probably George Washington); 1 male 30-40 (?); 1 male 50-60 (probably Thomas); 1 female 10-15 (probably Huldah Ann); 2 females 15-20 (probably Angeline and Sarah Jane); and 1 female 40-50 (probably Rachel).
On February 6, 1843, Thomas was appointed administrator of his father's estate. On March 11 he bought the following items from his estate: 3 stock brushes, 1 clothes brush, 1 molasses cup, 1 bottle, 1 hand bellows, a chest, 1 pair of tongs, an iron wedge, 1 jar, a brass kettle, a tea kettle, a pot, a basket, hoes and a farming mill.
On December 9, 1850, Thomas and Rachel were listed in the U.S. Census of Dearborn Co., IN as living in Laughery Township. Thomas stated that he was 64 years old, born in Maryland, a farmer by trade with a real estate value of $2000. Rachel listed her age as 54 and was born in Pennsylvania. Also with them were their children: William 16, James 12, Thomas Leroy 10, and Josephine 8. All of the children were born in Indiana.
On July 5, 1853, Thomas wrote his will in Dearborn Co., IN naming his wife, Rachel and children Josephine, Nelson, John, William and Angeline.
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WILL (Dearborn Co., Indiana Will Bk 3, pp 135-137)
"I, Thomas Baker do make and publish this my last will and testament.
"First, after my demise, I desire that my remains be buried in a manner becoming my circumstances. After paying my debts from my effects, I desire and direct that my beloved wife, Rachel, remain in and have possession of all my estate both real and personal, to have absolute control and ownership of the same as long as she remains my widow.
"I desire that my said wife keep my three youngest children together on the farm at home with her and have active control of them till they become of age. After the death of my said wife I desire that such of my earthy effects as may then be remaining be disposed of in the following manner that all the land to be sold and my daughter, Josephine be paid out of the proceeds thereof one hundred and fifty dollars, and that each of my other daughters be paid one hundred dollars out of the said proceeds. The residue of my effects after paying my daughters as above stated, I wish divided equally between my sons that may then be living, excepting Nelson and John off of each whose shares, I direct that two hundred dollars be taken and added to my other sons shares and I further desire and direct that forty dollars be deducted from the share of my son, William and added to the other shares of the other sons excepting Nelson and John.
"I wish my said wife to have the entire control and management of all the affairs of the farm during her life-time, or widowhood, to sell each property as may be necessary for the sustenance of the family and education of the children.
"And I hereby constitute and appoint Elias Chisman executor of this my last will and testament, and desire that he may faithfully execute the same as herein provided."
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of July A.D. 1853, Thomas Baker (his mark).
CODICIL
"I, the said Thomas Baker do make this as a codicil to the foregoing my last will and testament:
"Whereas I have directed in my said will that my daughter, Angeline be paid but one hundred dollars out of my estate. Now I desire and and direct that in place of one hundred dollars, she the said Angelina be paid the sum of two hundred dollars and that the shares of my other daughters stated as within named."
Signed and sealed by me this 5 day of July 1853.
Signed by the said testor in presence of the undersigned witnesses:
Nelson W. Forbeh and Robert D. Brown
Thomas died July 11, 1853.
On July 30, 1853, Thomas' will was proved in court.
Both Thomas and Rachel are buried in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Their stones read:
THOMAS B. BAKER RACHEL BAKER
BORN BORN
OCT. 24, 1790 DEC. 20, 1797
DIED DIED
JULY 11, 1853 MAR. 14, 1888
"History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties (1885)", page 620.
"Thomas Baker was born in Virginia in 1790; Rachel (Powell) Baker, in Pennsylvania, December 20, 1797. They came to Indiana in an early day and located in Hogan Township, where he farmed all his life, although he was a shoe-maker by trade. He died in 1853. Rachel is still living (1885), and enjoying good health in the town of Wilmington."
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Biographical Sketch
"History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties (1885)", page 624.
"Thomas (the eldest member of the family) came with his parents to this county in 1801, where he and Rachel Powell were united in marriage in about 1812, after which they settled near Wilmington, and there remained, with the exception of a few years in Ripley County, until their deaths. He died July 11, 1853. His widow still survives (1885), and resides at Wilmington. They were the parents of twelve children, namely: Elizabeth (deceased), Susan, George W., Sarah J., Angeline, Nelson T., Huldah A. (deceased), John E., William, James M., Thomas L. and Josephine."
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Biographical Sketch
"Dearborn County, Indiana History (1915)", page 812.
"Thomas Baker was born on October 24, 1789, near Salisbury, Maryland, coming to Dearborn county with his parents in 1809. He was married in 1811 to Rachel Powell, daughter of Nathan and Sarah Powell, who settled in Hogan township at an early day. The parents of Thomas Baker pre-empted land from the government during the time of Thomas Jefferson. Mr. Baker followed farming all his life, and was a soldier in the War of 1812. To this union were born twelve children, only two of whom survive: Mrs. Angeline Bruce, of Hogan township, who was born on April 3, 1824; and Nelson T. Baker, now residing in Illinois, who was born on March 24, 1827."
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Thomas came with his parents to Dearborn Co., IN in 1801. He located lands with Peter Carbaugh, his brother-in-law, near Wilmington in 1805.
Thomas and his wife, Rachel moved to Ripley Co., IN from 1819-1826 and then went back to Dearborn. Thomas was a farmer all his life, however he was a shoemaker by trade.
In the 1820 U.S. Census of Ripley Co., IN, Thomas's household was as follows: 1 male under 10 (probably George Washington); 1 male 26-45 (probably Thomas); 2 females under 10 (probably Elizabeth and Susan Garrison); 1 female 16-26 (probably Rachel).
In the 1830 U.S. Census of Dearborn Co., IN, Thomas was living in Laughery Twp. and his household was as follows: 1 male under 5 ( probably Nelson T.); 1 male 10-25 (probably George Washington); 1 male 40-50 (Thomas); 2 females under 5 (probably Angeline and Huldah Ann); 1 female 5-10 (probably Sarah Jane); 1 female 10-15 (probably Susan Garrison); 1 female 15-20 (probably Elizabeth) and 1 female 30-40 (probably Rachel).
In the 1840 U.S. Census of Dearborn Co., IN, Thomas was living in Laughery Twp. His household was as follows: 3 males under 5 (probably William E., James Monroe and Thomas Leroy); 1 male 5-10 (probably John Erastus); 1 male 10-15 (probably Nelson T.); 1 male 20-30 (probably George Washington); 1 male 30-40 (?); 1 male 50-60 (probably Thomas); 1 female 10-15 (probably Huldah Ann); 2 females 15-20 (probably Angeline and Sarah Jane); and 1 female 40-50 (probably Rachel).
On February 6, 1843, Thomas was appointed administrator of his father's estate. On March 11 he bought the following items from his estate: 3 stock brushes, 1 clothes brush, 1 molasses cup, 1 bottle, 1 hand bellows, a chest, 1 pair of tongs, an iron wedge, 1 jar, a brass kettle, a tea kettle, a pot, a basket, hoes and a farming mill.
On December 9, 1850, Thomas and Rachel were listed in the U.S. Census of Dearborn Co., IN as living in Laughery Township. Thomas stated that he was 64 years old, born in Maryland, a farmer by trade with a real estate value of $2000. Rachel listed her age as 54 and was born in Pennsylvania. Also with them were their children: William 16, James 12, Thomas Leroy 10, and Josephine 8. All of the children were born in Indiana.
On July 5, 1853, Thomas wrote his will in Dearborn Co., IN naming his wife, Rachel and children Josephine, Nelson, John, William and Angeline.
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WILL (Dearborn Co., Indiana Will Bk 3, pp 135-137)
"I, Thomas Baker do make and publish this my last will and testament.
"First, after my demise, I desire that my remains be buried in a manner becoming my circumstances. After paying my debts from my effects, I desire and direct that my beloved wife, Rachel, remain in and have possession of all my estate both real and personal, to have absolute control and ownership of the same as long as she remains my widow.
"I desire that my said wife keep my three youngest children together on the farm at home with her and have active control of them till they become of age. After the death of my said wife I desire that such of my earthy effects as may then be remaining be disposed of in the following manner that all the land to be sold and my daughter, Josephine be paid out of the proceeds thereof one hundred and fifty dollars, and that each of my other daughters be paid one hundred dollars out of the said proceeds. The residue of my effects after paying my daughters as above stated, I wish divided equally between my sons that may then be living, excepting Nelson and John off of each whose shares, I direct that two hundred dollars be taken and added to my other sons shares and I further desire and direct that forty dollars be deducted from the share of my son, William and added to the other shares of the other sons excepting Nelson and John.
"I wish my said wife to have the entire control and management of all the affairs of the farm during her life-time, or widowhood, to sell each property as may be necessary for the sustenance of the family and education of the children.
"And I hereby constitute and appoint Elias Chisman executor of this my last will and testament, and desire that he may faithfully execute the same as herein provided."
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 5th day of July A.D. 1853, Thomas Baker (his mark).
CODICIL
"I, the said Thomas Baker do make this as a codicil to the foregoing my last will and testament:
"Whereas I have directed in my said will that my daughter, Angeline be paid but one hundred dollars out of my estate. Now I desire and and direct that in place of one hundred dollars, she the said Angelina be paid the sum of two hundred dollars and that the shares of my other daughters stated as within named."
Signed and sealed by me this 5 day of July 1853.
Signed by the said testor in presence of the undersigned witnesses:
Nelson W. Forbeh and Robert D. Brown
Thomas died July 11, 1853.
On July 30, 1853, Thomas' will was proved in court.
Both Thomas and Rachel are buried in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Their stones read:
THOMAS B. BAKER RACHEL BAKER
BORN BORN
OCT. 24, 1790 DEC. 20, 1797
DIED DIED
JULY 11, 1853 MAR. 14, 1888
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Elizabeth B Baker Chisman
1813–1871
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Susan A Baker Canfield
1816–1897
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George Washington Baker
1818–1901
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Sarah J Baker Bruce
1822–1912
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Angeline J Baker Bruce
1824–1920
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Nelson T Baker
1827–1918
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Huldah Ann Baker Bruce
1829–1867
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John E Baker
1832–1913
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William E Baker
1835–1913
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James Monroe Baker
1838–1914
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Thomas Leroy Baker
1840–1898
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Josephine Baker Canfield
1842–1914
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