Here is an obituary for my Great, Great Grandfather Andrew Jackson Baker.
Andrew Jackson Baker is buried in Edgewood Cemetery, Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois in lot 135, section B of the cemetery.
Thursday, April 3, 1930 transcribed newspaper obituary for Andrew J. Baker.
The obituary was printed on page 4 of The Effingham Republican newspaper.
ANDREW J. BAKER OF EDGEWOOD IS CALLED TO REST
Andrew J. Baker, son of Conrad and Mary Baker, was born at Fairfield, Ohio, September, 25th, 1841, and died at his home in Edgewood, Illinois, March 23, 1930, aged 88 years, 5 months, and 28 days.
On October 18th, 1866, at Farina, Ill., he was united in marriage to Alwilda B. Bethell. To this union were born five children: Mary Elnora, who died in infancy; Charles S., who died at East St. Louis, Ill., June 24, 1913; and Mrs. Nellie Schaaf, who died at Chicago, Ill., December 28, 1923; and Mrs. Alice McManaway, of Cowden, and Mrs. Anna Pfister, of Edgewood, Ill.
Mr. Baker came to Illinois in 1855, when a boy of 14 years of age, and has resided in this state ever since. For the past 56 years he has resided in Edgewood, having been largely employed in farming, milling, and railroad work.
At the age of 19 years he volunteered his services to his country, serving 4 years, 8 months and 10 days in the Civil War. He enlisted at Mason, Ill., August 19, 1861, in Co. B., 38th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inft., and was mustered out at Victoria, Texas, March 20, 1866, because of expiration of service period, and because service no longer required by the government. He was in 13 battles during the war, and was wounded but once, by gun shot of left wrist in line of duty at the battle of Chickamaugua, September 19, 1863. He served as corporal of his company. He was a member of the 4th Army Corps of Veterans, which was taken to Texas under General Stanley, and remained there for seven months, then returning to Springfield, Ill., where they returned their arms and flag.
The passing of Mr. Baker from among us, not only marks the passing of our oldest citizen, but it also marks the dropping from the ranks of life, the last of the Civil War soldiers from our village. Uncle Andy, as he has been so familiarly know[n] for so many years, was thoroughly patriotic, imbued with a deep sense of duty and allegiance to his country, although the least to brag or boast of his service, he bore true faith and loyalty to the flag, and by his steady, industrious and exemplary life, as husband, father and citizen, set a good example to his fellowmen. That the length of his days has been extended far beyond that usually given to us seems fitting and merited in his life. We can all see him, just a few days ago, upon our streets doing what he could, and felt that he should do.
During the pastorate of Rev. Hudson, he was united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Edgewwood, and has ever been loyal to the teachings of the Master, endeavoring at all times to be absolutely honest and upright with his fellowmen. I think it can be said as truly of Mr. Baker as it is possible to be said of anyone, "that he never had an enemy." It was his nature and disposition to be fair and just to all.
He leaves to mourn his passing on, his devoted wife, who for more than 63 years has trod life's pathway with him, sharing the joys and the sorrows, as they come to all; his two children, who have also been a constant comfort to him in time of trouble and joy in time of pleasure; and four grandchildren, and a community of loyal friends and neighbors.
"They never quite leave us,
The friends who have passed
Through the shadow of death,
To the sunlight above.
A thousand sweet memories,
Are holding them fast
To the place they blessed,
With their presence and love."
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all who so kindly assisted us during the sickness, death and burial of our beloved husband and father, Andrew J. Baker. Your kindness and sympathy expressed, helps us to bear our sorrow.
Mrs. Andrew J. Baker
Mrs. Alice McManaway
Mrs. Anna Pfister
Family Links:
Half-Sister:
Elizabeth Baker Tigner was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, in 1792 in Washington County, Maryland. Elizabeth Baker Tigner died on 11 April 1855 in Green Township, Hocking County, Ohio and she is buried in the United Methodist Cemetery, Green Township, Hocking County, Ohio. Elizabeth Baker Tigner was married to Thomas Tigner.
Half-Sister:
Sarah Baker Drumm was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, on 14 May 1797 in Maryland. Saran Baker Drumm died before 1850, since the will record entry for Conrad Baker mentions that Sarah Baker Drumm was already deceased when the will for Conrad Baker was recorded on 15 April 1850. Sarah Baker Drumm was married to Jacob Drumm.
Half-Sister:
Mary Ellen Baker Swick was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, in 1801 in Maryland. Mary Ellen Baker Swick died sometime before 1850 since the will record entry for Conrad Baker mentions that Mary Baker Swick was already deceased when the will for Conrad Baker was recorded on 15 April 1850. Mary Ellen Baker Swick was married to John Swick.
Half-Sister:
Harriet Baker Swick was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, in 1810 in Richland Township, Fairfield County, Ohio. I found a website that has a PDF file on it and the PDF file is called "The Swicks In America" by Dennis A Swick. On page 18 of that PDF file it says that "Peter Swick, b. 1802 married Harriet Baker in 1830. He died in 1856." Harriet Baker Swick died in 1864. I found Harriet Swick on an 1860 census record living with her daughter Mary E. Swick Songer and her husband Perry Songer. They were living in Crooked Creek township, Jasper County, Illinois in 1860.
Half-Sister:
Lucinda Jane Miller Ortman was supposedly the daughter of Conrad Baker's second wife Mary Swick, and a man named Benjamin Miller, before Mary Swick ever married Conrad Baker.
I have found a 3 June 1883 Jasper County, Illinois marriage record for a Lucinda Jane Miller and a John B. Kester that states that the mother of Lucinda J. Vannatta was Mary Swick and that her father was Benjamin Miller. Lucinda Miller was married to Jacob Ortman, John Ray, Ezekiel Nichols, Aaron Vanatta, and John B. Kester.
Lucinda Jane Ortman
Sister:
Catherine Baker was born about 1843 in Ohio to Conrad Baker and his second wife Mary Swick Baker. Catherine Baker is on the Fairfield County, Ohio 1850 census record with her mother Mary Swick Baker, widowed, and her step-son, William Baker, and son Andrew Baker. I haven't found out where or when Catherine Baker died or if she lived long enough to ever get married.
Here's a link to that Family Search 1850 Fairfield County, Ohio census record showing Mary Swick Baker and her children, step-son William, son Andrew, and daughter Catherine on lines 4 through line 10 of the census record, along with two Swick family relatives, and a man named Wilson Corson, who married Mary Swick Baker on 25 April 1850 in Fairfield County, Ohio:
1850 Fairfield County, Ohio Census Record
Andrew Jackson Baker is buried in Edgewood Cemetery, Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois in lot 135, section B of the cemetery.
Thursday, April 3, 1930 transcribed newspaper obituary for Andrew J. Baker.
The obituary was printed on page 4 of The Effingham Republican newspaper.
ANDREW J. BAKER OF EDGEWOOD IS CALLED TO REST
Andrew J. Baker, son of Conrad and Mary Baker, was born at Fairfield, Ohio, September, 25th, 1841, and died at his home in Edgewood, Illinois, March 23, 1930, aged 88 years, 5 months, and 28 days.
On October 18th, 1866, at Farina, Ill., he was united in marriage to Alwilda B. Bethell. To this union were born five children: Mary Elnora, who died in infancy; Charles S., who died at East St. Louis, Ill., June 24, 1913; and Mrs. Nellie Schaaf, who died at Chicago, Ill., December 28, 1923; and Mrs. Alice McManaway, of Cowden, and Mrs. Anna Pfister, of Edgewood, Ill.
Mr. Baker came to Illinois in 1855, when a boy of 14 years of age, and has resided in this state ever since. For the past 56 years he has resided in Edgewood, having been largely employed in farming, milling, and railroad work.
At the age of 19 years he volunteered his services to his country, serving 4 years, 8 months and 10 days in the Civil War. He enlisted at Mason, Ill., August 19, 1861, in Co. B., 38th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inft., and was mustered out at Victoria, Texas, March 20, 1866, because of expiration of service period, and because service no longer required by the government. He was in 13 battles during the war, and was wounded but once, by gun shot of left wrist in line of duty at the battle of Chickamaugua, September 19, 1863. He served as corporal of his company. He was a member of the 4th Army Corps of Veterans, which was taken to Texas under General Stanley, and remained there for seven months, then returning to Springfield, Ill., where they returned their arms and flag.
The passing of Mr. Baker from among us, not only marks the passing of our oldest citizen, but it also marks the dropping from the ranks of life, the last of the Civil War soldiers from our village. Uncle Andy, as he has been so familiarly know[n] for so many years, was thoroughly patriotic, imbued with a deep sense of duty and allegiance to his country, although the least to brag or boast of his service, he bore true faith and loyalty to the flag, and by his steady, industrious and exemplary life, as husband, father and citizen, set a good example to his fellowmen. That the length of his days has been extended far beyond that usually given to us seems fitting and merited in his life. We can all see him, just a few days ago, upon our streets doing what he could, and felt that he should do.
During the pastorate of Rev. Hudson, he was united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Edgewwood, and has ever been loyal to the teachings of the Master, endeavoring at all times to be absolutely honest and upright with his fellowmen. I think it can be said as truly of Mr. Baker as it is possible to be said of anyone, "that he never had an enemy." It was his nature and disposition to be fair and just to all.
He leaves to mourn his passing on, his devoted wife, who for more than 63 years has trod life's pathway with him, sharing the joys and the sorrows, as they come to all; his two children, who have also been a constant comfort to him in time of trouble and joy in time of pleasure; and four grandchildren, and a community of loyal friends and neighbors.
"They never quite leave us,
The friends who have passed
Through the shadow of death,
To the sunlight above.
A thousand sweet memories,
Are holding them fast
To the place they blessed,
With their presence and love."
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all who so kindly assisted us during the sickness, death and burial of our beloved husband and father, Andrew J. Baker. Your kindness and sympathy expressed, helps us to bear our sorrow.
Mrs. Andrew J. Baker
Mrs. Alice McManaway
Mrs. Anna Pfister
Family Links:
Half-Sister:
Elizabeth Baker Tigner was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, in 1792 in Washington County, Maryland. Elizabeth Baker Tigner died on 11 April 1855 in Green Township, Hocking County, Ohio and she is buried in the United Methodist Cemetery, Green Township, Hocking County, Ohio. Elizabeth Baker Tigner was married to Thomas Tigner.
Half-Sister:
Sarah Baker Drumm was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, on 14 May 1797 in Maryland. Saran Baker Drumm died before 1850, since the will record entry for Conrad Baker mentions that Sarah Baker Drumm was already deceased when the will for Conrad Baker was recorded on 15 April 1850. Sarah Baker Drumm was married to Jacob Drumm.
Half-Sister:
Mary Ellen Baker Swick was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, in 1801 in Maryland. Mary Ellen Baker Swick died sometime before 1850 since the will record entry for Conrad Baker mentions that Mary Baker Swick was already deceased when the will for Conrad Baker was recorded on 15 April 1850. Mary Ellen Baker Swick was married to John Swick.
Half-Sister:
Harriet Baker Swick was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, in 1810 in Richland Township, Fairfield County, Ohio. I found a website that has a PDF file on it and the PDF file is called "The Swicks In America" by Dennis A Swick. On page 18 of that PDF file it says that "Peter Swick, b. 1802 married Harriet Baker in 1830. He died in 1856." Harriet Baker Swick died in 1864. I found Harriet Swick on an 1860 census record living with her daughter Mary E. Swick Songer and her husband Perry Songer. They were living in Crooked Creek township, Jasper County, Illinois in 1860.
Half-Sister:
Lucinda Jane Miller Ortman was supposedly the daughter of Conrad Baker's second wife Mary Swick, and a man named Benjamin Miller, before Mary Swick ever married Conrad Baker.
I have found a 3 June 1883 Jasper County, Illinois marriage record for a Lucinda Jane Miller and a John B. Kester that states that the mother of Lucinda J. Vannatta was Mary Swick and that her father was Benjamin Miller. Lucinda Miller was married to Jacob Ortman, John Ray, Ezekiel Nichols, Aaron Vanatta, and John B. Kester.
Lucinda Jane Ortman
Sister:
Catherine Baker was born about 1843 in Ohio to Conrad Baker and his second wife Mary Swick Baker. Catherine Baker is on the Fairfield County, Ohio 1850 census record with her mother Mary Swick Baker, widowed, and her step-son, William Baker, and son Andrew Baker. I haven't found out where or when Catherine Baker died or if she lived long enough to ever get married.
Here's a link to that Family Search 1850 Fairfield County, Ohio census record showing Mary Swick Baker and her children, step-son William, son Andrew, and daughter Catherine on lines 4 through line 10 of the census record, along with two Swick family relatives, and a man named Wilson Corson, who married Mary Swick Baker on 25 April 1850 in Fairfield County, Ohio:
1850 Fairfield County, Ohio Census Record
Here is an obituary for my Great, Great Grandfather Andrew Jackson Baker.
Andrew Jackson Baker is buried in Edgewood Cemetery, Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois in lot 135, section B of the cemetery.
Thursday, April 3, 1930 transcribed newspaper obituary for Andrew J. Baker.
The obituary was printed on page 4 of The Effingham Republican newspaper.
ANDREW J. BAKER OF EDGEWOOD IS CALLED TO REST
Andrew J. Baker, son of Conrad and Mary Baker, was born at Fairfield, Ohio, September, 25th, 1841, and died at his home in Edgewood, Illinois, March 23, 1930, aged 88 years, 5 months, and 28 days.
On October 18th, 1866, at Farina, Ill., he was united in marriage to Alwilda B. Bethell. To this union were born five children: Mary Elnora, who died in infancy; Charles S., who died at East St. Louis, Ill., June 24, 1913; and Mrs. Nellie Schaaf, who died at Chicago, Ill., December 28, 1923; and Mrs. Alice McManaway, of Cowden, and Mrs. Anna Pfister, of Edgewood, Ill.
Mr. Baker came to Illinois in 1855, when a boy of 14 years of age, and has resided in this state ever since. For the past 56 years he has resided in Edgewood, having been largely employed in farming, milling, and railroad work.
At the age of 19 years he volunteered his services to his country, serving 4 years, 8 months and 10 days in the Civil War. He enlisted at Mason, Ill., August 19, 1861, in Co. B., 38th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inft., and was mustered out at Victoria, Texas, March 20, 1866, because of expiration of service period, and because service no longer required by the government. He was in 13 battles during the war, and was wounded but once, by gun shot of left wrist in line of duty at the battle of Chickamaugua, September 19, 1863. He served as corporal of his company. He was a member of the 4th Army Corps of Veterans, which was taken to Texas under General Stanley, and remained there for seven months, then returning to Springfield, Ill., where they returned their arms and flag.
The passing of Mr. Baker from among us, not only marks the passing of our oldest citizen, but it also marks the dropping from the ranks of life, the last of the Civil War soldiers from our village. Uncle Andy, as he has been so familiarly know[n] for so many years, was thoroughly patriotic, imbued with a deep sense of duty and allegiance to his country, although the least to brag or boast of his service, he bore true faith and loyalty to the flag, and by his steady, industrious and exemplary life, as husband, father and citizen, set a good example to his fellowmen. That the length of his days has been extended far beyond that usually given to us seems fitting and merited in his life. We can all see him, just a few days ago, upon our streets doing what he could, and felt that he should do.
During the pastorate of Rev. Hudson, he was united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Edgewwood, and has ever been loyal to the teachings of the Master, endeavoring at all times to be absolutely honest and upright with his fellowmen. I think it can be said as truly of Mr. Baker as it is possible to be said of anyone, "that he never had an enemy." It was his nature and disposition to be fair and just to all.
He leaves to mourn his passing on, his devoted wife, who for more than 63 years has trod life's pathway with him, sharing the joys and the sorrows, as they come to all; his two children, who have also been a constant comfort to him in time of trouble and joy in time of pleasure; and four grandchildren, and a community of loyal friends and neighbors.
"They never quite leave us,
The friends who have passed
Through the shadow of death,
To the sunlight above.
A thousand sweet memories,
Are holding them fast
To the place they blessed,
With their presence and love."
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all who so kindly assisted us during the sickness, death and burial of our beloved husband and father, Andrew J. Baker. Your kindness and sympathy expressed, helps us to bear our sorrow.
Mrs. Andrew J. Baker
Mrs. Alice McManaway
Mrs. Anna Pfister
Family Links:
Half-Sister:
Elizabeth Baker Tigner was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, in 1792 in Washington County, Maryland. Elizabeth Baker Tigner died on 11 April 1855 in Green Township, Hocking County, Ohio and she is buried in the United Methodist Cemetery, Green Township, Hocking County, Ohio. Elizabeth Baker Tigner was married to Thomas Tigner.
Half-Sister:
Sarah Baker Drumm was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, on 14 May 1797 in Maryland. Saran Baker Drumm died before 1850, since the will record entry for Conrad Baker mentions that Sarah Baker Drumm was already deceased when the will for Conrad Baker was recorded on 15 April 1850. Sarah Baker Drumm was married to Jacob Drumm.
Half-Sister:
Mary Ellen Baker Swick was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, in 1801 in Maryland. Mary Ellen Baker Swick died sometime before 1850 since the will record entry for Conrad Baker mentions that Mary Baker Swick was already deceased when the will for Conrad Baker was recorded on 15 April 1850. Mary Ellen Baker Swick was married to John Swick.
Half-Sister:
Harriet Baker Swick was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, in 1810 in Richland Township, Fairfield County, Ohio. I found a website that has a PDF file on it and the PDF file is called "The Swicks In America" by Dennis A Swick. On page 18 of that PDF file it says that "Peter Swick, b. 1802 married Harriet Baker in 1830. He died in 1856." Harriet Baker Swick died in 1864. I found Harriet Swick on an 1860 census record living with her daughter Mary E. Swick Songer and her husband Perry Songer. They were living in Crooked Creek township, Jasper County, Illinois in 1860.
Half-Sister:
Lucinda Jane Miller Ortman was supposedly the daughter of Conrad Baker's second wife Mary Swick, and a man named Benjamin Miller, before Mary Swick ever married Conrad Baker.
I have found a 3 June 1883 Jasper County, Illinois marriage record for a Lucinda Jane Miller and a John B. Kester that states that the mother of Lucinda J. Vannatta was Mary Swick and that her father was Benjamin Miller. Lucinda Miller was married to Jacob Ortman, John Ray, Ezekiel Nichols, Aaron Vanatta, and John B. Kester.
Lucinda Jane Ortman
Sister:
Catherine Baker was born about 1843 in Ohio to Conrad Baker and his second wife Mary Swick Baker. Catherine Baker is on the Fairfield County, Ohio 1850 census record with her mother Mary Swick Baker, widowed, and her step-son, William Baker, and son Andrew Baker. I haven't found out where or when Catherine Baker died or if she lived long enough to ever get married.
Here's a link to that Family Search 1850 Fairfield County, Ohio census record showing Mary Swick Baker and her children, step-son William, son Andrew, and daughter Catherine on lines 4 through line 10 of the census record, along with two Swick family relatives, and a man named Wilson Corson, who married Mary Swick Baker on 25 April 1850 in Fairfield County, Ohio:
1850 Fairfield County, Ohio Census Record
Andrew Jackson Baker is buried in Edgewood Cemetery, Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois in lot 135, section B of the cemetery.
Thursday, April 3, 1930 transcribed newspaper obituary for Andrew J. Baker.
The obituary was printed on page 4 of The Effingham Republican newspaper.
ANDREW J. BAKER OF EDGEWOOD IS CALLED TO REST
Andrew J. Baker, son of Conrad and Mary Baker, was born at Fairfield, Ohio, September, 25th, 1841, and died at his home in Edgewood, Illinois, March 23, 1930, aged 88 years, 5 months, and 28 days.
On October 18th, 1866, at Farina, Ill., he was united in marriage to Alwilda B. Bethell. To this union were born five children: Mary Elnora, who died in infancy; Charles S., who died at East St. Louis, Ill., June 24, 1913; and Mrs. Nellie Schaaf, who died at Chicago, Ill., December 28, 1923; and Mrs. Alice McManaway, of Cowden, and Mrs. Anna Pfister, of Edgewood, Ill.
Mr. Baker came to Illinois in 1855, when a boy of 14 years of age, and has resided in this state ever since. For the past 56 years he has resided in Edgewood, having been largely employed in farming, milling, and railroad work.
At the age of 19 years he volunteered his services to his country, serving 4 years, 8 months and 10 days in the Civil War. He enlisted at Mason, Ill., August 19, 1861, in Co. B., 38th Reg. Ill. Vol. Inft., and was mustered out at Victoria, Texas, March 20, 1866, because of expiration of service period, and because service no longer required by the government. He was in 13 battles during the war, and was wounded but once, by gun shot of left wrist in line of duty at the battle of Chickamaugua, September 19, 1863. He served as corporal of his company. He was a member of the 4th Army Corps of Veterans, which was taken to Texas under General Stanley, and remained there for seven months, then returning to Springfield, Ill., where they returned their arms and flag.
The passing of Mr. Baker from among us, not only marks the passing of our oldest citizen, but it also marks the dropping from the ranks of life, the last of the Civil War soldiers from our village. Uncle Andy, as he has been so familiarly know[n] for so many years, was thoroughly patriotic, imbued with a deep sense of duty and allegiance to his country, although the least to brag or boast of his service, he bore true faith and loyalty to the flag, and by his steady, industrious and exemplary life, as husband, father and citizen, set a good example to his fellowmen. That the length of his days has been extended far beyond that usually given to us seems fitting and merited in his life. We can all see him, just a few days ago, upon our streets doing what he could, and felt that he should do.
During the pastorate of Rev. Hudson, he was united with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Edgewwood, and has ever been loyal to the teachings of the Master, endeavoring at all times to be absolutely honest and upright with his fellowmen. I think it can be said as truly of Mr. Baker as it is possible to be said of anyone, "that he never had an enemy." It was his nature and disposition to be fair and just to all.
He leaves to mourn his passing on, his devoted wife, who for more than 63 years has trod life's pathway with him, sharing the joys and the sorrows, as they come to all; his two children, who have also been a constant comfort to him in time of trouble and joy in time of pleasure; and four grandchildren, and a community of loyal friends and neighbors.
"They never quite leave us,
The friends who have passed
Through the shadow of death,
To the sunlight above.
A thousand sweet memories,
Are holding them fast
To the place they blessed,
With their presence and love."
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all who so kindly assisted us during the sickness, death and burial of our beloved husband and father, Andrew J. Baker. Your kindness and sympathy expressed, helps us to bear our sorrow.
Mrs. Andrew J. Baker
Mrs. Alice McManaway
Mrs. Anna Pfister
Family Links:
Half-Sister:
Elizabeth Baker Tigner was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, in 1792 in Washington County, Maryland. Elizabeth Baker Tigner died on 11 April 1855 in Green Township, Hocking County, Ohio and she is buried in the United Methodist Cemetery, Green Township, Hocking County, Ohio. Elizabeth Baker Tigner was married to Thomas Tigner.
Half-Sister:
Sarah Baker Drumm was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, on 14 May 1797 in Maryland. Saran Baker Drumm died before 1850, since the will record entry for Conrad Baker mentions that Sarah Baker Drumm was already deceased when the will for Conrad Baker was recorded on 15 April 1850. Sarah Baker Drumm was married to Jacob Drumm.
Half-Sister:
Mary Ellen Baker Swick was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, in 1801 in Maryland. Mary Ellen Baker Swick died sometime before 1850 since the will record entry for Conrad Baker mentions that Mary Baker Swick was already deceased when the will for Conrad Baker was recorded on 15 April 1850. Mary Ellen Baker Swick was married to John Swick.
Half-Sister:
Harriet Baker Swick was born to Conrad Baker and his first wife Margaret, maiden name unknown, in 1810 in Richland Township, Fairfield County, Ohio. I found a website that has a PDF file on it and the PDF file is called "The Swicks In America" by Dennis A Swick. On page 18 of that PDF file it says that "Peter Swick, b. 1802 married Harriet Baker in 1830. He died in 1856." Harriet Baker Swick died in 1864. I found Harriet Swick on an 1860 census record living with her daughter Mary E. Swick Songer and her husband Perry Songer. They were living in Crooked Creek township, Jasper County, Illinois in 1860.
Half-Sister:
Lucinda Jane Miller Ortman was supposedly the daughter of Conrad Baker's second wife Mary Swick, and a man named Benjamin Miller, before Mary Swick ever married Conrad Baker.
I have found a 3 June 1883 Jasper County, Illinois marriage record for a Lucinda Jane Miller and a John B. Kester that states that the mother of Lucinda J. Vannatta was Mary Swick and that her father was Benjamin Miller. Lucinda Miller was married to Jacob Ortman, John Ray, Ezekiel Nichols, Aaron Vanatta, and John B. Kester.
Lucinda Jane Ortman
Sister:
Catherine Baker was born about 1843 in Ohio to Conrad Baker and his second wife Mary Swick Baker. Catherine Baker is on the Fairfield County, Ohio 1850 census record with her mother Mary Swick Baker, widowed, and her step-son, William Baker, and son Andrew Baker. I haven't found out where or when Catherine Baker died or if she lived long enough to ever get married.
Here's a link to that Family Search 1850 Fairfield County, Ohio census record showing Mary Swick Baker and her children, step-son William, son Andrew, and daughter Catherine on lines 4 through line 10 of the census record, along with two Swick family relatives, and a man named Wilson Corson, who married Mary Swick Baker on 25 April 1850 in Fairfield County, Ohio:
1850 Fairfield County, Ohio Census Record
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