George BAKER
Corr. from J. R. Cunningham 29 Sept 1947 B-archives: 1656 Bapt. 21 Oct 1976 End-27 Oct 1976 slg to spouse 25 Feb 1979, 7 Dec 1951 Mancetter Par. Reg.; Research by W E C Cotton Coleshill 18 Apr 1713 Action George BAKER de Mancetter deceased, no will. Administration granted to Ann Baker widow of George Baker. Research by Dennis Williams Mancetter Parish Reg. GSF#555355 by Mark Baker Mancetter Churchyard Stones. Lichfield, England record office George Baker's estate was administered 30 Sep 1713. There was no wil and power to administer the estate was given to his widow. Estate was less than 20 pounds - declaration for tithe purposes. (Thelda has a note here saying this is rarely accurate.)
Mancetter Par. Reg.; Research by W E C Cotton Coleshill 18 Apr 1713 Action George BAKER de Mancetter deceased, no will. Administration granted to Ann Baker widow of George Baker. Research by Dennis Williams Mancetter Parish Reg. GSF#555355 by Mark Baker Mancetter Churchyard Stones. B-Of Mancetter,,Eng. abt. 1660 (Archives) End-also 11 Jan 1979
Mancetter Par. Reg.; Research by W E C Cotton Coleshill 18 Apr 1713 Action George BAKER de Mancetter deceased, no will. Administration granted to Ann Baker widow of George Baker. Research by Dennis Williams Mancetter Parish Reg. GSF#555355 by Mark Baker Mancetter Churchyard Stones.
Mancetter Par. Reg.; Research by W E C Cotton Coleshill 18 Apr 1713 Action George BAKER de Mancetter deceased, no will. Administration granted to Ann Baker widow of George Baker. Research by Dennis Williams Mancetter Parish Reg. GSF#555355 by Mark Baker Mancetter Churchyard Stones. Mancetter Parish Reg. Correspondence from J.P. Cunningham, 29 sep 1947, p.3
Mancetter Par. Reg.; Research by W E C Cotton Coleshill 18 Apr 1713 Action George BAKER de Mancetter deceased, no will. Administration granted to Ann Baker widow of George Baker. Research by Dennis Williams Mancetter Parish Reg. GSF#555355 by Mark Baker Mancetter Churchyard Stones.
Mancetter Par. Reg.; Research by W E C Cotton Coleshill 18 Apr 1713 Action George BAKER de Mancetter deceased, no will. Administration granted to Ann Baker widow of George Baker. Research by Dennis Williams Mancetter Parish Reg. GSF#555355 by Mark Baker Mancetter Churchyard Stones.
Mancetter Par. Reg.; Research by W E C Cotton Coleshill 18 Apr 1713 Action George BAKER de Mancetter deceased, no will. Administration granted to Ann Baker widow of George Baker. Research by Dennis Williams Mancetter Parish Reg. GSF#555355 by Mark Baker Mancetter Churchyard Stones.
Mancetter Par. Reg.; Research by W E C Cotton Coleshill 18 Apr 1713 Action George BAKER de Mancetter deceased, no will. Administration granted to Ann Baker widow of George Baker. Research by Dennis Williams Mancetter Parish Reg. GSF#555355 by Mark Baker Mancetter Churchyard Stones.
Mancetter Par. Reg.; Research by W E C Cotton Coleshill 18 Apr 1713 Action George BAKER de Mancetter deceased, no will. Administration granted to Ann Baker widow of George Baker. Research by Dennis Williams Mancetter Parish Reg. GSF#555355 by Mark Baker Mancetter Churchyard Stones. Sources:Corr. from J. R. Cunningham 29 Sep 1947 p. 3 Mancetter Par. Reg., Mancetter Par. Reg. Extracts 1957 By Gerald Holbeche. Research by W. E. C. Cotton; Mancetter Parish Reg GSF #555,355 History of Mancetter GSF# 0476974 Stones in Mancetter Churchyard: In memory of Ann Baker wife of Simon Baker of Mancetter who departed this life April 8th 1769 in the 68 year of her age. A prudent virtuous wife A loving friend And so continued to the end." (Also of Simon Baker who departed this life June 24th 1775 age 74 years,) WILL OF SIMON BAKER OF MANCETTER: Died 24 Jun 1775 age 74 (Will signed 16 Aug 1774 & Endorsed 13 Apr 1776) "In the name of God, Amen. I Simon Baker of mancetter in the County of Warwick, Yeoman, being in good state of health give" (see tombstone) "give and bequeath. . ." 1. To my son Thomas Baker all my household goods and furniture and all the ready money I happen to have by me at the time of my decease" he paying thereout all my debts and funeral expenses. 2. To my daughter Mary (Elizabeth crossed out and initialled) the sum of one guinea. 3. To my son John Baker all my money out at use". . ."and all the rest and residue of my personal estate". . ."my said son John paying thereout to each of the five children of my son, Thomas Baker, that is to say, Ann Baker, Elizabeth Baker, John Baker, Thomas Baker and Sarah Baker, the sum of ten pounds apiece together with what interest happen to be made thereof from the time of my decease to be paid to them respectively as and when they shall have respectively attained to the age of 21 years." If any died before then their share to be divided among the others. 4. Son John Baker and George Geary of Oldbury in the parish of Mancetter were appointed joint executors. Will as signed 16 August 1774 Simon Baker Witnesses: Dudley Baxter Luke Turner Jnr Endorsed: At Coleshill 13 April 1776 Let a probate of this will be granted to John Baker and George Geary the executors. Thos. White surrogate Under L20
Mancetter Par. Reg.; Research by W E C Cotton Coleshill 18 Apr 1713 Action George BAKER de Mancetter deceased, no will. Administration granted to Ann Baker widow of George Baker. Research by Dennis Williams Mancetter Parish Reg. GSF#555355 by Mark Baker Mancetter Churchyard Stones.
Mancetter Par. Reg.; Research by W E C Cotton Coleshill 18 Apr 1713 Action George BAKER de Mancetter deceased, no will. Administration granted to Ann Baker widow of George Baker. Research by Dennis Williams Mancetter Parish Reg. GSF#555355 by Mark Baker Mancetter Churchyard Stones.
He married Anne Steel 5 Oct 1681 at Mancetter, Warwickshire, Eng. . Anne Steel was born at Mancetter, Warwickshire, Eng. Abt 1660 .
They were the parents of 9
children:
William Baker
born 11 Nov 1682.
Elizabeth Baker
born 16 Oct 1685.
George Baker
born 6 Apr 1688.
Sarah Baker
born 6 Aug 1693.
Mary Baker
born 24 Nov 1695.
Hannah Baker
christened 19 Jun 1698.
Simon Baker
christened 23 Mar 1700/01.
Isabell Baker
christened 7 Mar 1703/04.
Edward Baker
christened 27 May 1705.
George Baker died 30 Sep 1713 at Coleshill, Warwc., Engl. .