Isaac Baker
b. 10 October 1800, d. 5 November 1861
- Isaac Baker was born on 10 October 1800 in Alabama.
- He married Auralia Womack, daughter of John N. Womack and Frances Coleman, on 23 September 1827.
- Isaac Baker and Auralia Womack appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Grimes County, Texas. Other members of the household included Isaac Baker Jr., Jesse Baker, John Baker, Boulds Baker, Auralia Elizabeth Baker, Laura Baker, Julia Baker, Caroline Baker and Susan Baker.
- He was a farmer, according to the 1850 census.
- By 1853, the local planters of southeastern Grimes County recognized the need for a town, so Judge Henry Griggs, Colonel Isaac Baker, and Dr. Mitchell each donated ten acres of land for the founding of Plantersville.
- Isaac Baker and Auralia Womack appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Plantersville PO, Grimes County, Texas. Other members of the household included Isaac Baker Jr., Jesse Baker, Caroline Baker and Susan Baker.
- Isaac Baker died on 5 November 1861 at age 61.
- His wife Auralia Womack became a widow at his death.
- He was interred at the Baker Family Cemetery, Plantersville, Grimes County, Texas.
- Last Edited: 16 Oct 2014
Family: Auralia Womack b. 19 February 1804, d. 7 February 1881
- Isaac Baker Jr.+ b. 17 January 1829, d. 19 November 1872
- Jesse Baker b. circa 1831
- John Baker b. circa 1833
- Boulds Baker b. circa 1835, d. 15 June 1886
- Auralia Elizabeth Baker b. circa 1837
- Laura Baker b. circa 1839
- Julia Baker b. circa 1841
- Caroline Baker b. circa 1842
- Susan Baker b. circa 1845