312-Nicholas BAKER, b. 23 Nov 1703, Prince George's Co., MD, s/o Nicholas and Ellinor BAKER, d. bef. 26 Mar 1764, Frederick Co., MD, m. bef. 1730, (313) Mary BELL, d/o John BELL. The children are named from the will and a deed filed in Frederick Co., MD. He owned land in present Frederick Co., MD, formerly Prince Georges Co. On 14 Oct 1730, Nicholas BAKER received from his father-in-law, John BELL (or BEALL), a tract of land called "Hazard". On 14 Oct 1732, he witnessed an indenture of William Moore and Thomas Laneander. Nicholas was taxed in 1733 in Rock Creek Hundred in Prince George's Co., MD, now a part of Frederick Co. On Mar 1739 and 22 Mar 1742, he leased "Bradford's Rest", 100 acres from Samuel Hyde, a London, ENG, merchant for 4 shillings each. This deed names his wife Mary, sons John and Bazel, and daughter, Margaret. On 3 Jan 1752, he recorded a stray horse at his plantation in Frederick Co., and again on 17 Jul 1760. He bought on 25 Nov 1752, "Wolf Pit" and "Pig Pen" from John Lamar for 12 pounds, 10 shillings. In his will he gave these tracts to son Walter. In 1753 he bought "Lost Hammer". He owed a tax debt in 1755 and 1756, for "Hazard" 300 acres, "Thomas and Richard's Dispute" 233 acres, "The Lost Hammer" 400 acres, and "Wolf Pit" and "Pig Pen" 384 acres. He sold to Elizabeth French in Calvert Co., MD, on 16 Oct 1856, for 25 shillings English, 2 tracts named "Kenabas" and "Ridges". He bought from Alexander Beall and Robert Beall, a tract called "Bachelor's Forest" for 7 pounds, 18 shillings, 4 pence. In the Rent Rolls of Frederick Co., 1760-1761, he is shown to be the owner of "Baker's Choice". In Jun 1862, Nicholas and Charles Jones were appointed to lay out roads and make a report to the court. He was a witness to a land transaction for James Duley Sr., on 17 Dec 1763. He took part in a boundary settlement on 29 Nov 1764. On 18 May 1772, he witnessed the will of John Boyd. His will was probated on 26 Mar 1764 in Frederick Co., MD. (MDB2 p161, 6 Vol. 3 p102, 151, Vol. 8 p169, 59, 60, MDFRB15, p1, 24, 36, 42, MDPGB9, 11, MDPGB9, 11 p2, 102)Children:
312.1-John BAKER, in his father's will dated 26 Mar 1764 to receive the land on which he lives, plus 100 acres adjoining both parts of "Knave's Dispute" and "Ridges", also 20 pounds to paid in goods and chattles. In 1767, John made an addition to "Hazard" of 44 acres. He had received this land in 1730 from his father and mother. On 13 Dec 1764, Richard Beall held a note against John BAKER and Thomas Richardson. Also in 1767, he bought "Baker's Rich Neck", a tract of 55 acres. On 18 Jun 1767, he recorded a bond with brother Ignatius BAKER, who either borrowed or owed him 100 pounds sterling, in which the court ordered Ignatius to secure a good deed to a tract of land, "Tobacco" to his brother John. He was witness to a note between Joseph Evans of Frederick Co., and Nathaniel Magruder. On 2 Dec 1774, he witnessed the will of William Williams. In 1779 John bought land bordering Peter Burr and Walter BAKER' land. This is probably the John BAKER who m. Judith Howard WOOD, d/o William and Judith HOWARD, a granddaughter of the Duke of Norfolk, and whose son John BAKER lived in Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., WV. (MDB6 Vol. 10 p78, MDB60, MDFRB12 p281, 463, 36 p71, 37) Children (one son, John, and 7 daughters, unnammed)
- 312.1a Margaret BAKER m. William LISLE, Staunton, Augusta Co., VA
- 312.1b Anna BAKER m. Zachary WATERS, Montgomery Co., MD, had: Baker, Tilghman, and Courtney
- 312.1c Susannah BAKER m. 1st. James WOOD, Botetourt Co., VA, had; Hames, Stanhope, and fonrose; m. 2nd. James TAPSCOTT and had: Baker m. Ellen Morrow BAKER
- 312.1d Arabella BAKER m. Judge Robert WHITE b. 1759, d. 1831, Rev. War Vet., Winchester, Frederick Co., VA, and had: John Baker, and Robert Baker WHITE
- 312.1e John BAKER b. 1769, MD, d. 1823, WV
- 312.1f Alcinda BAKER d. 1831, um.
- 312.1g Juliet Wood BAKER m. James HITE of Jefferson Co., VA, and had: Thomas, Frances m. Dr. William WATERS, Frederick Co., MD, Caroline m. Daniel BUCKEY, Baltimore, Juliet m. Thomas BRISCOE, Jefferson Co., Araella d. um., and Mary m. Jacob GROVE, Sharpburg, MD.
- Need more information: Wm/Mary Quarterly Vol. 6, No. 2 (Oct 1897) p94-97
312.1e John BAKER b. 1769, Frederick Co., MD, d. 1823, Shepherdstown, Jefferson Co., VA, m. 4 apr 1799, Ann MARK d. 1845, d/o John MARK. John was a lawyer. He attended Washington College (now Washington and Lee) in Lexington, Rockbridge Co., VA, 3 years. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in Berkeley co., VA. He was a member of the State House of Delegates 1798-99, and was one of the lawyers who defended Aaron Burr when he was tried for treason. He was elected as a Feerlist to Congress,serving from 4 Mar 1811 to 3 Mar 1813. (see Congressional Biographies). He was the Commonwealth Attorney for Jefferson Co., WV. His buried in the Old Episcopal Church Cem., Shepherdstown, WV. (WVJEB5 p23)
312.2-Ignatius BAKER in his father's will received a tract of land on Rock Creek called "Tobacco Bed" of 19 acres, and 100 pounds paid in money and goods and chattels. He also received an extra 60 pounds of money. On 18 Jun 1767, was bound to brother, John BAKER, for 100 pounds sterling, which he either borrowed or owed, and was ordered to make over a deed to John BAKER for the land called "Tobacco". (MDB6 Vol. 10 p78, MDB60, MDFRB37)
312.4-William BAKER, received the land on which Nicholas, his father lived, and a tract on Rock Creek called "The Lost Hammer" of 104 acres, plus 36 acres adjacent being a part of "Batchlor's Forest", and 100 acres adjoining the plantation, plus 20 pounds currency. On 21 Jun 1760, William was on a commission to settle a boundary line. On 18 Jun 1761, he bought from Henry FUNK, a tract of land ( unnamed in document) for 20 pcm Maryland. On 14 Nov 1761, witnessed a deposition on a boundary setlement. On 14 Oct 1764, he bought from James Winder of Frederick co., and William for 60 pcm Maryland, a tract of land clled "Boys Harbour" on Antietam Creek, containing 48 acres of land. (MDB6 Vol. 10 p78, MDB60, MDFRB35)
312.5-Eleanor BAKER, received from her father's will, and equally divided by her sisters, household furniture, money, negroes, and stock. (MDB6 Vol. 10 p78, MDB60)
312.6-Margaret BAKER, received from her father's will, and equally divided by her sisters, household furniture, money, negroes, and stock. (MDB6 Vol. 10 p78, MDB60)
312.7-Rachel BAKER, received from her father's will, and equally divided by her sisters, household furniture, money, negroes, and stock. (MDB6 Vol. 10 p78, MDB60)
312.8-Cassandra BAKER, received from her father's will, and equally divided by her sisters, household funiture, money, negroes, and stock. Cassandra also to receive the land occupied by Samuel Molan. (MDB6 Vol. 10 p78, MDB60)
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