The Family of Nicholas BAKER and
Mary BELL
(9th. Generation)

312 Nicholas BAKER, b. 23 Nov 1703, Prince George's Co., MD, s/o Nicholas and Ellinor BAKER ( 624/625), d. bef. 26 Mar 1764, Frederick Co., MD, m. bef. 1730, (313) Mary BELL, d/o John BELL ( 626). 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 Laeander. 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:

WILL: Nicholas BAKER: planter, of Frederick Co., MD; will dated 24 Jan 1763; names sons John, land he lives on plus 100 acres adjoining both part of Knave's Dispute and Ridges, also L20 to be paid in goods and chattels; to son Ignatius tract of Rock Creek called Tobacco Bed of 19 acres and L100, half paid in money and half in goods and chattels; to son Walter, land on Seneca Creek called Wolfkill and Pigpen of 384 acres plus 30 acres of Baker's Choice, also L60, half in money; to son William land I dwell on and tract lying on Rock Creek Called to Lost Hammer of 104 acres, plus 36 acres adjoining, being part of Batchelor's Forest, and 100 acres adjoining the plantation plus L20 currency; to son Ignatius L60 over and above L100; residue equally divided among 4 daughters, Eleanor, Margaret, Rachel, and Cassandra, 100 acres now occupied by Samuel Moland; wife Mary executor, Nicholas BAKER. Witnesses: Alexander Williamson, James Beall, Thomas Swearingin. Proved 26 Mar 1764 by Beall and Swearingen. (MDFR15, MDPG11 p2, 102)

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'S 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)

312.1e 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 Federlist 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)

The Research Record of Walter BAKER
and Mary STEVENS?



WILL:
312 Nicholas BAKER witnessed will of John Boyd, 18 May 1772. (MDB6 Vol. 3 p151)
312 Nicholas BAKER, planter, of Frederick Co., MD; will dated 24 Jan 1763; names sons John, land he lives on plus 100 acres adjoining both part of Knave's Dispute and Ridges, also L20 to be paid in goods and chattels; to son Ignatius tract of Rock Creek called Tobacco Bed of 19 acres and L100, half paid in money and half in goods and chattels; to son Walter, land on Seneca Creek called Wolfkill and Pigpen of 384 acres plus 30 acres of Baker's Choice, also L60, half in money; to son William land I dwell on and tract lying on Rock Creek Called to Lost Hammer of 104 acres, plus 36 acres adjoining, being part of Batchelor's Forest, and 100 acres adjoining the plantation plus L20 currency; to son Ignatius L60 over and above L100; residue equally divided among 4 daughters, Eleanor, Margaret, Rachel, and Cassandra, 100 acres now occupied by Samuel Moland; wife Mary executor, Nicholas BAKER. Witnesses: Alexander Williamson, James Beall, Thomas Swearingin. Proved 26 Mar 1764 by Beall and Swearingen. (MDFR15)
312.1 John BAKER witnessed will of William Williams 2 Dec 1774, Frederick Co., MD. (MDB6)
ESTATE RECORDS:
TAX RECORDS:
312 Nicholas BAKER on list of taxables in Rock Creek Hundred, Prince George's Co., MD. (MDB6 Vol. 3 p102)
312 Nicholas BAKER 1755-56, appears in the Frederick Debt Book for "hazard" 300a, "Thomas and Richard's Dispute" 233a, "The Lost Hammer" 104a, "Wolf Pit" and "Pigg Penn" 384a. (MDB6 Vol. 8 p169)
312 Nicholas BAKER "Baker's Choice" 31 acres, Frederick Co., Rent Rolls 1760-61. (MDB2 p161)
DEEDS:
312 Nicholas BAKER, for love and respect to son-in-law, from John BELL, a tract of land called "Hazard", 14 oct 1730. (MDPG9)
312 Nicholas BAKER 30 Mar 1739, recorded at request of Nicholas BAKER, 30 Oct 1738 a lease between Samuel Hyde of London, merchant for 40s, "Bradford's Rest" of 100 acres for the life of Nicholas BAKER and his wife, Mary, and John his son. /s/ Clement Hill: wit. Clement Hill Jr., John Hill. (MDPGB11 p2)
312 Nicholas BAKER 22 Mar 1742, recorded at the request of Nicholas BAKER, 11 Feb 1842, least between Samuel Hyde of London, merchant, and Nicholas BAKER for 40 s for life of Bazel BAKER, Samuel BAKER, and Margaret BAKER, sons and daughters of Nicholas BAKER and Mary, his wife. /s/ Henry Massey, Atty. for Samuel Hyde; wit. Thomas Butler, Thomas Dawson. (MDPGB111 p102)
312 Nicholas BAKER, 25 Nov 1752, in a deed dated 18 Nov 1752buys from John Lamar s/o Thomas of Frederick Co., for 12 pounds 10s, "Wolf Pit", containing 50a, near Seneca Crek, in presence of John Rowlins, Nathaniel Magruder; Rachel Lamar releases dower, receipt AF (Fee). (MDFRB15 p11)
312 Nicholas BAKER, 25 Nov 1752, in a deed dated 18 Nov 1852 buys from John Lamar of Frederick Co. for 12 pounds 12s, a tract of land called "Pig Pen" before John Rowlins, Nathaniel Magruder, deed ack by John Lamar and Rachel Lamar his wife releases her dower right, receipt & AF pd. (MDFRB15 p9)
312 Nicholas BAKER 1753 bought "Lost Hammer" 104 acres, Frederick Co., MD. (MDFRB42)
312 Nicholas BAKER 17 Mar 1757 in a deed made 16 Oct 1756, between Elisabeth French of Calvert Co.,, planter, and Nicholas BAKER of Frederick Co., for 25s England, part of 2 tracts of land, "Kenabas Dispute" and "Ridges", containing 100 acres of land on the lower end of the said tract called "Ridges". /s/ Elizabeth French by her mark before Charles Jones, David Lynn, deed ack. before Jno. Daniel, AF and duty pd. (MDFRB14)
312 Nicholas BAKER recorded 22 Aug 1759, made 14 Aug 1759 between Alexander Beall and Robert Beall, sons of James Beall, and Archibald Edmonston of Frederick Co., for 7 pounds 18s 4p sells part of a tract called "Batchelor's Forest", M & B given for 36a, signed Alexander Beall, Robert Beall, sons of James; Archibald Edmondston Jr., Receipt Ack., AF and duty paid. (MDFRB34 )
312 Nicholas BAKER witnessed a land transaction of James Duley Sr., 17 Dec 1763. (MDFRB36 p63)
312 Nicholas BAKER part of commission in boundary settlement. (MDFRB36 p69)
312.1 John BAKER: Nicholas BAKER and wife Mary; son John's tract, "Bedford's Rest", 30 Oct 1738. (MDFRB54)
312.1 John BAKER 1767 "Baker'sRich Neck", 55a, BC&CS#31, Frederick Co., MD. (MDFRB12 p463)
312.1 John BAKER in 1767 Addition to "Hazard", 44a, BC&CS#35, Frederick Co., MD. (MDFRB12 p281)
312.4 William BAKER recorded 18 Jun 1761 made 1 jun 1761, between Henry Funk of Frederick Co., farmer, for 20 pcm MD, sells tract containing 86 a, part of tract of land unto him. /s/ Henrich Funk in G. S., before Peter Bainbridge, Moses Chapline, Receipt Ack. AF and Duty pd. (MDFRB35)
312.4 William  BAKER recorded 5 Nov 1763, made 14 oct 1763 between James Winder of Frederick Co. and William BAKER for 60 pcm MD, sells tract "Boys harbour" on Antietam Creek, containing 48a of land. /s/ James Winder before J. Dickson, James Smith, receipt Ack., Elizabeth Winder w/o James Winder released dower , AF paid. (MDFRB35)
COURT RECORDS:
312 Nicholas BAKER 14 Oct 1832, witnessed an indenture of William and Thomas Laneander. (MDPG0)
312 Nicholas BAKER, June Court 1752, read by Nathaniel Magruder, that Nicholas BAKER and Charles Jones appointed to lay out roads and make a report at the next court. (MDFRB42)
312.1 John BAKER witnessed note between Joseph  Evans, Frederick Co., and Nathaniel Magruder; Evans failed to pay, complaint filed. (MDFRB12)
312.1 John BAKER: Richard Beall recorded, supersedeas 13 DEc 1764 against John BAKER and Thomas Richardson for debt recovered before Kinsey Gettings. (MDFRB35 p71)
312.1 John BAKER recorded a bond on 18 Jun 1767, Ignatius BAKER s/o Nicholas of Frederick Co., am bound for 100 pounds sterling to be paid to John BAKER or his certain attorney, the condidtion of the above obligation is that Ignatius BAKER shall make over unto John BAKER at any time hereafter a good deed for a tract of land called "Tobacco" in Frederick Co., standing on the south side of Rock Creek, containing 19 acres. /s/ Ignatius BAKER, before Nathaniel Waters, and Rachel BAKER. (MDFRB37)
312.4 William BAKER on commission to settle boundary , 21 Jun 1760, Frederick Co., MD. (MDFRB35)
314.4 William BAKER s/o Nicholas, witnessed to deposition on boundary settlement, 14 Nov 1761, Frederick Co., MD. (MDFRB35)

 

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