Harrison Baker (c1816) and Riley (---) of Ashe County, North Carolina

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The author (Marty Grant) is not related to Harrison Baker as far as can be proven. It is possible that he is related to my ancestor Jacob Baker (1760/65).

Harrison Baker was born ca 1815/16 (per 1850 census). He was born in North Carolina, probably in Ashe County. I would guess that he was named for William Henry Harrison who was pretty famous at the time, and later became President.

I don't know who Harrison's parents were. Census analysis shows several possible suspects.

Harrison Baker would probably have been home with his parents for the 1820 census and listed in the "under 10" age group (born ca 1810/20). James Baker (1775/80) had four sons that age; James Baker (1794/1800) had three sons under 10; Jonathan Baker (1775/80) had two two possible matching sons; Thomas Baker (1760/65) had two possible matches; Zachariah Baker (1775/80) had three possible matches; Elijah Baker (1794/1800) had three matching males, and John Baker (1783) also had three matching sons. The 1820 census only helps a little since so many of the Ashe County Bakers had son approximately Harrison's age.

Harrison Baker would have been 14 by the time of the 1830 census, so he should be listed in either the 10-14 age group (born ca 1815/20). There are a few Bakers in Ashe County that year with sons in those age groups, so this does not help immensely in narrowing down the list of possible parents for Harrison: James Baker (1775/80) had one son that age; Morris Baker (1780/90) had one son that age; Zachariah Baker (1775/80) also had one son that age; James Baker (1794/1800) had two sons this age; Any of these could be his father.

Harrison Baker married Riley --- before ca 1839, presumably in Ashe County (no marriage record found). She was born ca 1823/24 per the 1850 census. I don't know her maiden name.

Harrison Baker was listed in Ashe County for the 1840 census. He was just a few houses from John Baker (c1783).

1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census)

1840 Ashe Co, NC pg 28 Harson Baker 0000100000000-0001000000000
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 20-29        (1810-1820)	Harrison BAKER (1815/16)
1 Female(s) 15-19      (1820-1825)	Riley (—) Baker (1823/24) wife

They were listed in Ashe County for the 1850 census. They were not near any other Bakers.

1850 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)

(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)

1850 ASHE CO, NC Page 269B  House/Family #  468/ 468  -  Twp

BAKER HARRISON        34 M W FARMER                1800 NC                   1815/1816
BAKER RILEY           26 F W                            NC                   1823/1824
BAKER GEORGE          11 M W                            NC                   1838/1839
BAKER CATHERINE        8 F W                            NC                   1841/1842
BAKER CELIA            7 F W                            NC                   1842/1843
BAKER HAMELTON         3 M W                            NC                   1846/1847
BAKER SARAH            1 F W                            NC                   1848/1849

Riley must have died between ca 1856 and 1860 for she was not with the family in 1860.

They were listed in Ashe County for the 1860 census.

1860 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)

(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)

1860 ASHE CO, NC Page 400   House/Family # 1355/1355 -- SCATTERING Twp   P.O.

BAKER HARRISON        43 M W FARMER            1000   650 NC                   1816/1817
BAKER GEORGE          18 M W                              NC                   1841/1842
BAKER CATHARINE       16 F W                              NC                   1843/1844
BAKER SELA            14 F W                              NC                   1845/1846
BAKER HAMILTON         9 M W                              NC                   1850/1851
BAKER WILLIAM          7 M W                              NC                   1852/1853
BAKER MARY             4 F W                              NC                   1855/1856

I have not attempted to trace them beyond this point.

Children of Harrison and Riley (---) Baker.

Harrison and Riley (---) Baker had several children per the census records. I have not yet found much additional data about them.

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