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Biography of George Baker 1687-1772

Paternal Family Tree: Baker

Around 1680 [his father] Aaron Baker (age 28) and [his mother] Martha Tompson (age 23) were married.

In 1687 George Baker was born to Aaron Baker (age 35) and Martha Tompson (age 30).

On 10th November 1713 George Baker (age 26) and Bridget Harris were married.

On 1st January 1722 George Baker 1st Baronet was born to George Baker (age 35) and [his future wife] Mary Weston at Modbury, Devon. He married 28th June 1768 Jane Morris and had issue.

In 1725 George Baker (age 38) was appointed Prebendary of Exeter Cathedral which office he held for life.

In 1728 [his father] Aaron Baker (age 76) died.

In or before 1737 [his wife] Bridget Harris died.

On 24th January 1738 George Baker (age 51) and Mary Weston were married at Dawlish, Devon. She the daughter of Bishop Stephen Weston (age 73).

In 1740 George Baker (age 53) was appointed Archdeacon of Totnes which office he held until his death in 1772.

In 1742 [his mother] Martha Tompson (age 85) died.

On 28th June 1768 [his son] George Baker 1st Baronet (age 46) and [his daughter-in-law] Jane Morris were married at St James' Church, Piccadilly.

Before 1772 George Baker (age 84) was appointed Vicar of St George's Church, Modbury.

In 1772 George Baker (age 85) died.

Ancestors of George Baker 1687-1772

Great x 1 Grandfather: Unknown Baker

GrandFather: John Baker of Alvington, Devon

Father: Aaron Baker

George Baker

GrandFather: Reverend Joseph Tompson of Exminster, Devon

Mother: Martha Tompson