Rufus Baker (b. February 18, 1812, d. June 11, 1896)
Rufus Baker (son of Nathaniel Baker and Sarah)100 was born February 18, 1812 in Conn.100, and died June 11, 1896 in Village of Matawan, NY (Beacon)100. He married (1) Ellen McCreary. He married (2) Ellen on WFT Est. 1830-1862100.
Notes for Rufus Baker: The information contained here was attained by Dorothia Kettler and updated Feb. 1978
RUFUS BAKER b. 18 Feb 1812, d. 11 June 1896 ( Bible record) Wife ELLEN BAKER b. 7 July 1816, d. 13 April 1886 (Bible record)
In 1977 we learned fron the 1880 Federal census of Matteawan, Ny that rufus BAker had been born in Connecticut, and his wife Ellen had been born in Ireland. Both of his parents had been born in Conn., According to the same census, and hers were born in Ireland. We then learned conciderably more from the death certificates filed in New York State for both Rufus and Ellen. (According to her more research was planned)
RUFUS BAKER Died 11 June 1896 at Matteawan, NY of Bright's Disease and Dropsy ( Congestive Heart Failure) at age 80 years 3 months, 13 days. He was born in Conn. His parents Were NATANIEL BAKER and SARAH (_____) BAKER of Conn. He had been ill for about a month, and died at 8 AM. He was buried at St Lukes Episcopal Churchyard about 25 yards from the rectory. A widower. (Certificate of Death #14, signed by J.E. Moith, MD at Fishkill LAnding, NY State of New York #23826)
ELLEN BAKER d. 13 April 1886 at 12 PM of Phthosis, in Matteawan, NY at the age of 71 years 9 months 6 days. She was born in Ireland, the daughter of WM McCREARY and his wife MARY BURR. She was buried at St Luke's churchyard Apr. 15, 1886.
Rufus Baker was a master carpenter, born in Conn., and removed to New York State. He had lived in Balmville, NY When his son Joseph Frederick Baker was born in 1859. He built his home on Union Street, Mattewan NY about 1875 or before. Both Rufus and Ellen are buried in a family plot at St Luke's. The first burial in this plot was on May 30, 1838 when William Stevens was interred. Relationship uknown. Another interment in the family plot was that of CORNELIUS LADUE b. 21 July 1830, d. 18 April 1903, said to be family friend.
More About Rufus Baker: Fact 1: Buried In St Lukes Cemetary in Beacon, NY.100 Fact 2: Baker plot 25 yrds from church..100
More About Rufus Baker and Ellen: Marriage: WFT Est. 1830-1862100
Children of Rufus Baker and Ellen McCreary are:
+Mary Esther Baker, b. March 26, 1855, Village of Matawan, NY (Beacon)100, d. May 30, 1932, Village of Matawan, NY (Beacon)100.
Rufus Baker (b. February 18, 1812, d. June 11, 1896)
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