James Francis BAKER

Born

26 February 1887 , Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland

Died

4 August 1934 , South Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA

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John J BAKER Catherine MURPHY

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Born: 26 February 1887 in Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland

Father: John J BAKER

Mother: Catherine MURPHY

Paternal grandparents: William BAKER , Catherine "Kitty" MURRAY

Maternal grandparents: John MURPHY , Catharine? CAHILL?

Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):

James Francis married Ellen Mary GIBLIN 8 January 1912 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Ellen Mary GIBLIN was born 29 March 1887 in Roscommon, Ireland. Ellen Mary died 24 August 1936 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA (North Kingston) (Wickford) (Davisville) (Saunderstown) (Allenton). Ellen Mary was the child of John GIBLIN and Ellen LOWRY.

James Francis BAKER died 4 August 1934 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA .
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Recorded occupation: farmer

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James Francis BAKER married

Ellen Mary GIBLIN
Marriage date: 8 January 1912
Marriage place: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA
Ellen Mary GIBLIN was the child of John GIBLIN and Ellen LOWRY

Children of James Francis BAKER and Ellen Mary GIBLIN

John J BAKER

Born: abt. 1912, , Rhode Island, USA
Died: ,

Catherine M BAKER

Born: 24 September 1917, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA
Died: abt. 1983,

Married: James Johnson BROOKS 1935

James Francis BAKER

Born: 19 January 1925, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA
Died: 20 June 2012, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA

Married: Joanne Carmen TREEN 21 June 1947

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Birth — 1887
26 February 1887
Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland

1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)

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

1897 - Aspirin is invented (Felix Hoffmann (Bayer), Germany)

1901 - King Camp Gillette and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)

1901 - Stoneen, Kilkenny, Ireland
Name James Baker
Sex Male
Age 13
Birth Year (Estimated) 1888
Birthplace Co Kilkenny
Marital Status Single
Relationship to Head of Household Brother
Event Type Census
Event Date 1901
Event Place Stoneen, County Kilkenny, Ireland
Event Place (Original) Stoneen, Kilfane, Kilkenny, Ireland
Household Identifier 8
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Anastatia Baker
F
20
Co Kilkenny

Edward Baker
M
17
Co Kilkenny

Joseph Baker
M
11
Co Kilkenny

Bride Baker
F
9
Co Kilkenny

Patrick Baker
M
7
Co Kilkenny

Mary Baker
F
4
Co Kilkenny

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1901 Census of Ireland

1902 - July 17 - Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, New York, USA)

1903 - The first engine-powered airplane is invented (Wilbur & Orville Wright, United States)

1906 - August 22 – The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, was manufactured, revolutionizing the way people listened to music at home.

In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.

1907-1908 - The electric washing machine is invented (Alva J. Fisher, United States)

1908 - First Model-T car is produced by Henry Ford (United States)

1909 - Arrival in the U.S.
came to the U.S. on the ship Luciana, 4 July 1909
Baker, James 1909 Tipperary, Ireland Lucania

Baker, James, 22, male, single
Calling or Occupation: Groom, able to read and write
Nationality: British, Irish, Country = Ireland
City or Town: Tipperary
Name and address of nearest relative or friend in country whence alien came: John Baker, Kilfane, Thomastown
Final Destination: NY, New York, crossed out and added RI, Providence
passage paid for by Self
currently in possesion of $50
whether going to join a relative of friend, and if so, name and address: Aunt, Mrs. McKenna, 84 Canton St., Providence, RI.
Height: 5' 8'
Brown Hair, Brown Eyes
Country: Ireland
City or Town: Thomastown

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Mary E McKenna, age 51, living on Chalkstone Ave in Providence, RI., b. Ireland abt. 1859, year of immigration 1887
James McKenna, age 50, husband, b. Ireland
May E McKenna, daughter, age 22
James J McKenna, son, age 21
John F McKenna, son, age 16
William H McKenna, son age 15
all children b. RI
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1912 Marriage / Partner
James Francis BAKER and Ellen Mary GIBLIN 8 January 1912, Cranston, Rhode Island, USA (Pawtuxet) (Fiskeville) (Mashantatack) (Howard)

He was 24 years old.

1912 - April 15 - Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)

The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)

1915 - North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Name James Baker
Sex Male
Age 25 years
Birth Date 1890
Birth Year (Estimated) 1890
Birthplace Ireland
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household Servant
Father's Birthplace Ireland
Mother's Birthplace Ireland
Event Place North Kingstown, E.D. 433, Washington, Rhode Island
Event Place (Original) North Kingstown, E.D. 433, Washington, Rhode Island
Line Number 50
Page Letter N

Ellen Baker, servant, age 26, b. Ireland

John J Baker, son, age 2, b. RI

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1917 Birth of Child
Catherine M BAKER was born 24 September 1917, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA (North Kingston) (Wickford) (Davisville) (Saunderstown) (Allenton)

James Francis was 30 years old.

1918 - Naturalization
Name James Baker
Sex Male
Birth Date

26 February 1887

Birthplace Kilfane, Ireland
Spouse's Name Ellen
Spouse's Birth Date 1887
Spouse's Birthplace Roscommon, Ireland
Event Type Naturalization
Event Date

11 April 1918

Event Place Rhode Island, United States
Record Number 7694
Affiliate Publication Number 3432872
Affiliate Publication Title Petitions and Records of Naturalization, February 1842–ca. 1991, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
James Baker's Spouses and Children

Ellen
Spouse
Roscommon, Ireland

Ellen person details
Name Ellen
Birthplace Roscommon, Ireland
Sex U

Left Queenstown, Ireland on 28 June 1909
Arrived in New York, NY on 3 July 1909 on the ship Lucania

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World War I Draft Registration
Name James Baker
Sex Male
Birth Date 26 Feb 1887
Birthplace Thomastown, Kilkenny, Ireland
Citizenship Place Ireland
Race Caucasian
Event Type Draft Registration
Event Date from 1917 to 1918
Event Place Saunderstown, North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Event Place (Original) Saunderstown City, Rhode Island, United States
Affiliate Publication Number M1509
Affiliate Publication Title World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards

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1918 Naturalization Declaration of Intention

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1920 - North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Name James Baker
Sex Male
Age 32
Birth Year (Estimated) 1888
Birthplace Ireland
Marital Status Married
Race White
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Father's Birthplace Ireland
Mother's Birthplace Ireland
Event Type Census
Event Date 1920
Event Place North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Event Place (Original) North Kingstown, ED 352, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Line Number 4
Sheet Letter A
Sheet Number 4
Affiliate Publication Number T625
Affiliate Name The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
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John J Baker
Son
M
7
Rhode Island

Catherine Baker
Daughter
F
2
Rhode Island

Helen Baker
Wife
F
32
Ireland

1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Is this the Aunt he speaks of in his 1909 immigration?
Ellen McKenna, age 43, b. Ireland abt. 1877, living in Providence, RI with her husband, Joseph J McKenna, age 43, also from Ireland
1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

1925 Birth of Child
James Francis BAKER was born 19 January 1925, North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA (North Kingston) (Wickford) (Davisville) (Saunderstown) (Allenton)

James Francis was 37 years old.

1927 - The aerosol can is invented (Erik Rotheim, Norway)

1928 - Sliced bread (bread slicing machine) is invented by Otto Frederick Rohwedder (United States)

1930 - Scotch tape is invented (Richard Drew (3M), United States)

In 1930, on February 18, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, marking a significant milestone in the study of our solar system.

1931 - The paper towel is invented (Arthur Scott, United States)