An American Family History

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.

Children of Jacob Baker and Magdalene Kibler Philip Baker Samuel Baker Jacob Baker Martin Baker Magdaline Baker Xander Henry Baker John Baker

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

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

PHILIP BAKER
DIED
March. 5, 1828
In the 52 years
of his age
photo courtesy of Darlene Kennedy