Jane
DAVIS
Born
abt. 1844
,
Ireland
Died
abt. 1898
,
Rhode Island, USA
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Born: abt. 1844 in Ireland
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Jane was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1867.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Jane married John BAKER abt. 1867 . The couple had (at least) 9 children.
John BAKER was born abt. 1830 in Ireland. John died 31 May 1898 in Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Hillsgrove) (Pontiac) (Apponaug) (Warwick Neck) (Nausauket). John was the child of John BAKER and Bridget CARNEY.
Jane DAVIS died abt. 1898 in Rhode Island, USA.
In son, Nurdin's, 1906 marriage, she is listed as his mother, Jane Lafayett (Lafayette). Did she remarry after John died?
Appears to have been born somewhere in Southern Ireland (in the area that would become the Irish Free State in 1922).
Could she possibly be from Killygordon, Co. Donegal, Ireland? (Long shot)
From castlegarden -- this is the only one I have found so far that seems to match at all -- what are the odds?
JANE DAVIS SPINSTER 17 F 1 Jun 1860 HARVEY BIRCH LIVERPOOL IRELAND
NOTE: Not found in Warwick in the 1905 state census
NOTE: Davis: This is a patronymic name, meaning "son of David," and is of Welsh and English origin. It is also one of the most common surnames in the United States, including among Irish Americans. While more common in southwestern England, it also saw early spread into Ireland.
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PAWTUXET VALLEY City Directory: includes parts of Warwick, West Warwick, Cranston, and Coventry
1894, 1896, 1908, 1909, 1911, 1913, 1915, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1924, 1927, 1929, 1944-1946, Rhode Island Historical Society
Hand checked all of RI for 1896-1898.
Checked Sutton, MA from 1896-1898.
Hand checked Warwick deaths from 1897-1904.
Not found.
Son, George Baker's marriage record says that both parents are dead as of October 8, 1898. So if that's true, it looks like she died between April 1896 and October 1898, likely either in MA or RI.
English and Welsh: patronymic meaning ‘Dafydd's (son)’ equivalent to Welsh ap Dafydd the Welsh form of David . The spelling Davis is more typical in southwestern England northwards as far as Lancashire where the frequency of the surname largely reflects Welsh migration but may sometimes represent a native English surname based on Davy (compare Davies ). Davis (including in the sense 2 below) is the eighth most frequent surname in the US. It is also very common among African Americans. Irish and Scottish: adopted for Gaelic Mac Daibhéid ‘son of David’; see McDevitt . Compare Davies . In some cases also an Americanized form (actually an adoption of the name in 1 above) of Jewish Davidovich and of its cognate Davidsohn.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
Similar surnames: Davids, Davies, David, Lavis, Danis, Davi, Davie, Days, Dabbs, Bavis
Appears to have been born somewhere in Southern Ireland (in the area that would become the Irish Free State in 1922).
Could she possibly be from Killygordon, Co. Donegal, Ireland? (Long shot)
From castlegarden -- this is the only one I have found so far that seems to match at all -- what are the odds?
JANE DAVIS SPINSTER 17 F 1 Jun 1860 HARVEY BIRCH LIVERPOOL IRELAND
NOTE: Not found in Warwick in the 1905 state census
NOTE: Davis: This is a patronymic name, meaning "son of David," and is of Welsh and English origin. It is also one of the most common surnames in the United States, including among Irish Americans. While more common in southwestern England, it also saw early spread into Ireland.
Check this:
PAWTUXET VALLEY City Directory: includes parts of Warwick, West Warwick, Cranston, and Coventry
1894, 1896, 1908, 1909, 1911, 1913, 1915, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1924, 1927, 1929, 1944-1946, Rhode Island Historical Society
Hand checked all of RI for 1896-1898.
Checked Sutton, MA from 1896-1898.
Hand checked Warwick deaths from 1897-1904.
Not found.
Son, George Baker's marriage record says that both parents are dead as of October 8, 1898. So if that's true, it looks like she died between April 1896 and October 1898, likely either in MA or RI.
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Davis Name Meaning
English and Welsh: patronymic meaning ‘Dafydd's (son)’ equivalent to Welsh ap Dafydd the Welsh form of David . The spelling Davis is more typical in southwestern England northwards as far as Lancashire where the frequency of the surname largely reflects Welsh migration but may sometimes represent a native English surname based on Davy (compare Davies ). Davis (including in the sense 2 below) is the eighth most frequent surname in the US. It is also very common among African Americans. Irish and Scottish: adopted for Gaelic Mac Daibhéid ‘son of David’; see McDevitt . Compare Davies . In some cases also an Americanized form (actually an adoption of the name in 1 above) of Jewish Davidovich and of its cognate Davidsohn.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
Similar surnames: Davids, Davies, David, Lavis, Danis, Davi, Davie, Days, Dabbs, Bavis
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Spouse & Children of Jane DAVIS
Jane DAVIS married 
John BAKER
Marriage date: abt. 1867
Marriage place:
John BAKER was the child of John BAKER and Bridget CARNEY
John BAKERMarriage date: abt. 1867
Marriage place:
John BAKER was the child of John BAKER and Bridget CARNEY
Marriage notes:
Interesting theory from ChatGPT:
What if:
John and Jane married in Ireland
Patrick born about 1866 or 1867 in Ireland
(Even if 1880 says Rhode Island, ages and birthplaces are notoriously wrong.)
Family immigrated between 1867 and 1870
They are not in the U.S. in the 1870 census
That would perfectly explain everything.
Children of John BAKER and Jane DAVIS
Patrick? BAKERBorn: abt. 1867, , Rhode Island, USA
Died: abt. 1921,
Died: abt. 1921,
George Edward BAKERMarried: Exilda ROBARGE (ROBERGE) 8 October 1898 Place: West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Arctic) (Natick) (Phenix) (Crompton)
Albert BAKER 
Reuben BAKERBorn: 14 April 1874, Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 13 January 1921, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 13 January 1921, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
Married: Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD 11 August 1895 Place: Millbury, Massachusetts, USA
Nurdin E BAKERBorn: 18 December 1876, Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 22 November 1930, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
Died: 22 November 1930, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
Married: Emily M DANIELS 1 September 1906 Place: Fair Haven, Vermont, USA
William W BAKERBorn: 20 September 1878, Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 27 April 1942, Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA
Died: 27 April 1942, Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA
Married: Rose-Anna LAFERRIERE 10 June 1899 Place: West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Arctic) (Natick) (Phenix) (Crompton)
Married: Clara AMYOT 1928
Susan Jane "Jennie" BAKERMarried: George Joseph PLANTE 21 February 1903 Place: Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Hillsgrove) (Pontiac) (Apponaug) (Warwick Neck) (Nausauket)
Charles BAKERBorn: 29 November 1882, Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 2 December 1958, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
Died: 2 December 1958, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
Harry BAKERBorn: 27 July 1886, Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
Died: 20 September 1958, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
Died: 20 September 1958, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
Married: Leah Anna MCDERMOTT 25 October 1909 Place: West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Arctic) (Natick) (Phenix) (Crompton)
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1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
Is this her? (Long shot)
Name: Jane Davis
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1840
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Ireland
Home in 1860: Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts
Post Office: Millbury
Family Number: 2371
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Peter Tarbot 54
Roxanna Tarbot 55
Abby Jane Tarbot 11
Jane McKenney 25
Roby McKenney 24
Rosannah McKenney 19
Jane Davis 20
Emeline Davis 20
Lizzie Nelson 30
1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: Jane Davis
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1840
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Ireland
Home in 1860: Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts
Post Office: Millbury
Family Number: 2371
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Peter Tarbot 54
Roxanna Tarbot 55
Abby Jane Tarbot 11
Jane McKenney 25
Roby McKenney 24
Rosannah McKenney 19
Jane Davis 20
Emeline Davis 20
Lizzie Nelson 30
1860 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - Long shot
Immigration
Jane Baker, wife, age 25, b. Ireland
Harry, son, age 1, b. Ireland
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Immigration
Jane Baker, wife, age 25, b. Ireland
Harry, son, age 1, b. Ireland
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1871 Birth of ChildGeorge Edward BAKER was born 15 September 1871, Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
1873 Birth of ChildAlbert BAKER was born 4 April 1873, Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
1874 Birth of ChildReuben BAKER was born 14 April 1874, Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
1876 Birth of ChildNurdin E BAKER was born 18 December 1876, Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
1878 Birth of ChildWilliam W BAKER was born 20 September 1878, Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
1880 Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts
John BAKER, Self, M, Male, W, 50, IRE, Farm Hand, IRE, IRE
Janie BAKER, Wife, M, Female, W, 36, IRE, Keeps House, IRE, IRE
Parker BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 13, RI, At School, IRE, IRE
Geo. E. BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 8, MA, At School, IRE, IRE
Albert BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 7, MA, At School, IRE, IRE
Reuben BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 5, MA, At School, IRE, IRE
Nuder BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 4, MA, IRE, IRE
William BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 2, MA, IRE, IRE
name: Janie Baker
residence: Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1844
birthplace: Ireland
relationship to head: Wife
spouse's name: John Baker
spouse's birthplace: Ireland
father's name:
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother's name:
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Female
martial status: Married
age (expanded): 36 years
occupation: Keeps House
nara film number: T9-0564
page: 17
page character: A
entry number: 623
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1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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John BAKER, Self, M, Male, W, 50, IRE, Farm Hand, IRE, IRE
Janie BAKER, Wife, M, Female, W, 36, IRE, Keeps House, IRE, IRE
Parker BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 13, RI, At School, IRE, IRE
Geo. E. BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 8, MA, At School, IRE, IRE
Albert BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 7, MA, At School, IRE, IRE
Reuben BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 5, MA, At School, IRE, IRE
Nuder BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 4, MA, IRE, IRE
William BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 2, MA, IRE, IRE
name: Janie Baker
residence: Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1844
birthplace: Ireland
relationship to head: Wife
spouse's name: John Baker
spouse's birthplace: Ireland
father's name:
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother's name:
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Female
martial status: Married
age (expanded): 36 years
occupation: Keeps House
nara film number: T9-0564
page: 17
page character: A
entry number: 623
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1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1880 Birth of ChildSusan Jane "Jennie" BAKER was born 8 February 1880, Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
1882 Birth of ChildCharles BAKER was born 29 November 1882, Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1886 Birth of ChildHarry BAKER was born 27 July 1886, Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
1886 - July 28 - CENT'L DIST. COURT - Woodward, J. - Is this her?
Tuesday, July 27th. - Frances Poland, an herb doctress, was in court for committing an assault on Mrs. Jane Baker in Sutton. The defendant, who is quite a wanderer, is now living in Sutton. A few nights ago her house was set fire to and partially destroyed, and the assault grew out of her accusing Mrs. Baker's son with the deed. A fine of $10 and costs was imposed; appealed.
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Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 28, 1886
Tuesday, July 27th. - Frances Poland, an herb doctress, was in court for committing an assault on Mrs. Jane Baker in Sutton. The defendant, who is quite a wanderer, is now living in Sutton. A few nights ago her house was set fire to and partially destroyed, and the assault grew out of her accusing Mrs. Baker's son with the deed. A fine of $10 and costs was imposed; appealed.
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Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 28, 1886
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1895 Marriage of ChildReuben BAKER married 11 August 1895, Millbury, Massachusetts, USA to Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD
Worcester Daily Spy, Worcester, Massachusetts
23 Feb 1896
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Worcester Daily Spy, Worcester, Massachusetts
27 February 1896
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Worcester Daily Spy, Worcester, Massachusetts
29 April 1896
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1896 - February 23 - SHOT BY EMPLOYER. Sensational Affair at Office of Sutton Woolen Mills. ALBERT BAKER THE VICTIM.
Revolver Used by Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., the Mill Manager.
Interviews With All Parties to the Fracas - Mr. Aldrich Surrenders to Police and Placed Under Bonds.
Albert Baker, an employee at the Sutton woolen mills, in Woodbury Village, was shot, Saturday afternoon, by Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., the manager of the mill. Five shots were fired from the revolver, of which only one took effect. The 38-calibre ball first tore through Baker's left hand and passed nearly through his body at the crest of the hip bone on the left side, and was taken out near the crest of the hip bone at the right side, by Dr. H. W. Cronin, to whose office in Millbury the young man was taken as soon as possible after the shooting. While at work on the wound, Dr. Cronin saw Dr. Clapp of Grafton and Dr. Church of Millbury coming up the street, and, believing that the matter would come into the courts, called them into the office to have them present while the operation was being performed. They remained until...Read full story
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
February 23, 1896
Revolver Used by Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., the Mill Manager.
Interviews With All Parties to the Fracas - Mr. Aldrich Surrenders to Police and Placed Under Bonds.
Albert Baker, an employee at the Sutton woolen mills, in Woodbury Village, was shot, Saturday afternoon, by Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., the manager of the mill. Five shots were fired from the revolver, of which only one took effect. The 38-calibre ball first tore through Baker's left hand and passed nearly through his body at the crest of the hip bone on the left side, and was taken out near the crest of the hip bone at the right side, by Dr. H. W. Cronin, to whose office in Millbury the young man was taken as soon as possible after the shooting. While at work on the wound, Dr. Cronin saw Dr. Clapp of Grafton and Dr. Church of Millbury coming up the street, and, believing that the matter would come into the courts, called them into the office to have them present while the operation was being performed. They remained until...Read full story
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
February 23, 1896
1896 - February 24 - MILLBURY. Albert Baker's Condition. Wounded Boy Suffering Much Pain, and Case Still Serious
The condition of Albert Baker, the boy shot by C. T. Aldrich, Jr., Saturday, is still serious. He had a bad night Saturday night, as reported by Dr. Cronin. The wound is very painful and his nervous system is completely shattered. Edward Fallon, who was one of the mill hands that held Aldrich for a few moments when Baker was trying to get away, will be a very important witness at the trial, Wednesday. He has left the employ of Aldrich. He said: 'I do not care to work for a man that would shoot a boy in that way.' He says that Aldrich fired the shot that struck the boy, when the latter was running. The boy's parents are determined to push the case in court.
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
February 24, 1896
The condition of Albert Baker, the boy shot by C. T. Aldrich, Jr., Saturday, is still serious. He had a bad night Saturday night, as reported by Dr. Cronin. The wound is very painful and his nervous system is completely shattered. Edward Fallon, who was one of the mill hands that held Aldrich for a few moments when Baker was trying to get away, will be a very important witness at the trial, Wednesday. He has left the employ of Aldrich. He said: 'I do not care to work for a man that would shoot a boy in that way.' He says that Aldrich fired the shot that struck the boy, when the latter was running. The boy's parents are determined to push the case in court.
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
February 24, 1896
1896 - April 29 - CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT. UTLEY, J. - TUESDAY, APRIL 28.
The greater portion of Tuesday's session was taken up with the continued case of Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., of Sutton, charged with the shooting of Albert Baker, Feb. 22.
Charles M. Thayer, Esq., appeared for the prosecution and F. L. Brown, Esq. of Brown & Hopkins, for the defendant.
Mr. Thayer stated that the government proposed to show that Mrs. Baker, mother of the complainant, went to the mill on the day of the shooting, and was attacked by the defendant. The complainant went to the assistance of his mother and was attacked by the defendant. As he was leaving, the complainant was shot by the defendant.
There were a dozen or more witnesses on each side, and, at the request of counsel, they were excluded from the court room during the hearing.
The complainant, his brother, and mother, testified that on Feb. 22, Mrs. Aldrich as in the office of the Sutton Woolen Company, and ALdrich, who had some words with Willie Baker, concerning pay which young Baker claimed was due...Read full story
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
April 29, 1896
The greater portion of Tuesday's session was taken up with the continued case of Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., of Sutton, charged with the shooting of Albert Baker, Feb. 22.
Charles M. Thayer, Esq., appeared for the prosecution and F. L. Brown, Esq. of Brown & Hopkins, for the defendant.
Mr. Thayer stated that the government proposed to show that Mrs. Baker, mother of the complainant, went to the mill on the day of the shooting, and was attacked by the defendant. The complainant went to the assistance of his mother and was attacked by the defendant. As he was leaving, the complainant was shot by the defendant.
There were a dozen or more witnesses on each side, and, at the request of counsel, they were excluded from the court room during the hearing.
The complainant, his brother, and mother, testified that on Feb. 22, Mrs. Aldrich as in the office of the Sutton Woolen Company, and ALdrich, who had some words with Willie Baker, concerning pay which young Baker claimed was due...Read full story
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
April 29, 1896
1896 City Directory Pawtuxet Valley Warwick - Page 24
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Baker, Mrs. Jane, house Main Cor. Rhodes, Natick
Is this her?
Baker, Mrs. Jane, house Main Cor. Rhodes, Natick
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