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An American Family History
 

Philip Baker

  

Frederick County was formed in 1743 from Orange County. It became Dunmore County in 1772. The name changed to Shenandoah County in 1778. Augusta County became Rockingham County in 1778. In 1881 Page County was created from Rockingham and Shenandoah Counties.

The War of 1812 was between the United States and the British Empire and was fought from 1812 to 1815. The U.S. declared war because of trade restrictions with France, impressment, and British support for American Indian resistance. During the war both countries invaded each other's territory. Eventually they reached a stalemate and signed the Treaty of Ghent on December 24, 1814.

Philip Baker was born in Dunmore County, Virginia which is now Page County in the year the Americans declared their independence. He was the oldest son of Jacob Baker and Magdalene Kibler. He was named for his grandfather, Philip Baker.

He married Mary Elizabeth Kessler in 1803 when he was 27 years old. Their life together and children are described in the section on Philip and Elizabeth Baker.

Philip, with his brothers with his brothers, John and Samuel, was a soldier in the war of 1812.

He died when he was 52 years old on March 5, 1828 in German Township, Clark County, Ohio when his still exploded. He is buried in Lawrenceville Cemetery with his parents.

Philip Baker's Tombstone
PHILIP BAKER
DIED
March. 5, 1828
In the 52 years
of his age
photo courtesy of Darlene Kennedy

Clark County, Ohio was formed March 1, 1817, from Champaign, Madison and Greene Counties. The first settlement was in 1796. The inhabitants of German Township were German Lutherans who came from Virginia.

Lawrenceville Cemetery is in the village of Lawrenceville, German Township, Clark County, Ohio.

cemetery
Children of Jacob Baker
and Magdalene Kibler
  • Philip Baker
  • Samuel Baker
  • Jacob Baker
  • Martin Baker
  • Magdaline Baker Xander
  • Henry Baker
  • John Baker
    		•
    Children of Philip Baker
    and Mary Elizabeth Kessler
  • Elizabeth Baker Branstiter
  • George B. Baker
  • Mary M. Baker Rockel
  • Sarah A. Baker Hunt Bilger
  • William Baker
  • James Baker
  • Susannah Baker Ryman
  • Jacob Baker
  • Daniel Baker
  • Jefferson Baker

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