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Baker family

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This digital collection features documents from the Charles Baker family of Cumberland County, N.S. The Bakers were surveyors, and held several important public positions within the Township of Amherst--including membership in the House of Assembly, Justice of the Peace, Clerk of the Courts, and others.
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Baker family

Dates Covered: 1783 to 1896
Collection: Baker family, Archival Catalogue
Type: archival description

Account

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Date Created: 1807
Collection: Baker family
Description: Account (1807-1808) between Charles Baker and Robert Dickey, being a list of items requested by Charles Baker and their cost. These items may be for Charles Jr.
Accession Number: 2004.041-BAK/019
Type: textual record

Accounting notes

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Date Created: all of the dates: 1806, 1831
Collection: Baker family
Description: Accounting notes against Seamans as rendered up to August 1806 and includes objections made by Seamans to monetary charges. Covers the account between 1802 and 1804. May have been written by Charles Baker. Note from William Ackles in 1831 for payment made by Charles Baker on behalf of his sons.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/005
Type: textual record

Accounts for estate

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Date Created: 1836
Collection: Baker family
Description: Accounts for estate (1836) of the late William Baker.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/033
Type: textual record

Agreement

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Date Created: 1800
Collection: Baker family
Description: Agreement [18--] between William Ackels and William Baker.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/026
Type: textual record

Bond

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Date Created: 1804
Collection: Baker family
Description: Bond (1804) between Thomas Berry of Amherst and Hugh Logan of Amherst. The conditions of the bond are mentioned in joint promissory notes to Henry Peers of Amherst; promissory notes are not included with the document. Signed by Charles Baker and Ann Baker.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/011
Type: textual record

Complaint and information

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Date Created: 1805
Collection: Baker family
Description: Complaint and information of Henry Jones of Amherst concerning a theft and break in at Jones' home as well as the suspects. Signed by Charles Baker, Justice of the Peace. more
Accession Number: 2004.041-BAK/018
Type: textual record

Correspondence

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Date Created: 1800
Collection: Baker family
Description: Correspondence [18--] from J. Ritchie of Solicitors Notaries in Halifax.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/037
Type: textual record

Court case document

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Date Created: 1800
Collection: Baker family
Description: Court case document (1800) for the Inferior Court case Jesse Mills and Duncan Munroe both of Glenie Manor vs. Robert Forrist. Signed by Edward Baker. Notes on reverse include a signature by Sheriff William Baker, Appraisers John Seamans, John Blinkhorn, and William Blinkhorn, and Justice of the Peace Charles Baker.
Accession Number: 2004.041-BAK/022
Type: textual record

Court case documents

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Date Created: 1791
Collection: Baker family
Description: Court case documents of Moses Teed vs. Moses Knapp, includes affidavits and sheriff's order signed by Charles Baker. more
Accession Number: 2004.041-BAK/014
Type: textual record

Deed

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Date Created: 1812
Collection: Baker family
Description: Deed (1812) between John Bulmore Sr. of River Philip and John Bulmore Jr. of River Philip for land in River Philip including land sold and deeded to William Donkin Jr. on the south-east side of the River and the corner of Intervale adjoining William Donkin Jr.'s land, and the upland on the north-west side of the River deeded to John Oxly of River Philip. Signed by Charles Baker Reg. more
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/013
Type: textual record

Deed

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Date Created: 1818
Collection: Baker family
Description: Deed (1818) between Richard Brown of Macan and Richard Goold of Napan for land in Macan originally granted to William Brown, John Brown, William Brown Jr. and Richard Brown and next to the land granted to Nathan Hoeg and Joseph Biggs. Signed by Charles Baker Reg.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/015
Type: textual record

Deed

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Date Created: 1816
Collection: Baker family
Description: Deed (1816) between Joseph and Mary Lodge of Southampton and Daniel Etter of Cumberland County for land on both sides of the Eastbrook at the River Macan and bound by the land of William Brown. Signed by Charles Baker J.C.P.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/014
Type: textual record

Deed

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Date Created: 1829
Collection: Baker family
Description: Deed (1829) made at Minudy between David Donkin of Minudy and Joshua Read and of Minudy for land at River Philip purchased at a Sheriffs sale that had been in the possession of John Oxley. Charles Baker noted that oath's approval. more
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/017
Type: textual record

Deed

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Date Created: 1839
Collection: Baker family
Description: Deed (1839) between Robert Dickey(?) and John Baker. Both are noted to be Executors of the Estate of William Baker.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/036
Type: textual record

Deed

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Date Created: 1819
Collection: Baker family
Description: Deed (1819) between Maxamin Burk and Paul Burk. Signed by Edward Baker and Joseph Reed.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/022
Type: textual record

Deed

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Date Created: 1831
Collection: Baker family
Description: Deed (1831) between Theophilus Rusco and John Oxley. Signed by William Baker.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/029
Type: textual record

Deed

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Date Created: 1791
Collection: Baker family
Description: Deed (1791) between Angus McFee and John Pugsley. Poor condition.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/007
Type: textual record

Deed

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Date Created: 1810
Collection: Baker family
Description: Deed (1810) between Loren Burk of Manudia and William Henry, a Blacksmith, for land in Manudia. Signed by Charles Baker Reg.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/012
Type: textual record

Deed

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Date Created: 1797
Collection: Baker family
Description: Deed (1797) between William Trueman and George Taylor. Signed by Charles Baker. Fragment only.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/008
Type: textual record

Disposition

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Date Created: 1807
Collection: Baker family
Description: Disposition (1807) of Captain John, registered by Charles Baker. Fragment only.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/002
Type: textual record

Execution of judgement

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Date Created: 1800
Collection: Baker family
Description: Execution of judgement [18--?] between Andrew White and John Morse, possible for a debt payment. Signed by Charles Baker. Fragment only.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/001
Type: textual record

Letter

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Date Created: 1791
Collection: Baker family
Description: Letter (1791) to William Black, Thomas Watson, and Henry Purdy, allowed in the court case of David Brown vs. Edward Barron and Edward Barron Jr. Signed by Charles Baker.
Accession Number: 2004.041-BAK/015
Type: textual record

List of appointed jurors

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Date Created: 1790
Collection: Baker family
Description: List of appointed jurors (1790) for the Petit Jury of the Inferior Court, signed by Charles Baker. The list of Jurors is Thomas Atkinson, William Donkin Jr., Benjamin Lovely, Mathew Fenwick, Peter W. McCleland, Robert Cristy, Richard Taylor, Nathaniel Traverse, Moses Seaman, John Henry, Samuel Wood, George Maynard, William Blinkhorn, Thomas Shipley, John Lunnley, Nathaniel Hoeg, William Hall,… more
Accession Number: 2004.041-BAK/013
Type: textual record

Memorandum of agreement

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Date Created: 1803
Collection: Baker family
Description: Memorandum of agreement (1803) made in Amherst between Charles H. Chandler and James Roberts for work to be done to a house. Chandler sold his house and land to Roberts. Witnessed by Charles Baker.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/010
Type: textual record

Militia member roll

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Date Created: 1845
Collection: Baker family
Description: Militia member roll ([1845?], 1849) of Capt. William Fowler's Company of Cumberland County, which includes 38 names. Charles, William, and Edward Baker are all on the list. On reverse is a brief account of the route travelled from Paris to New York via England, Nova Scotia, and Massachusetts more
Accession Number: 2004.041-BAK/026
Type: textual record

Mortgage deed

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Date Created: 1826
Collection: Baker family
Description: Mortgage deed (1826) between John Atkinson and James Ratchford. Signed by Charles Baker and William Baker.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/027
Type: textual record

Notes

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Date Created: 1836
Collection: Baker family
Description: Notes related to the Estate of William Baker. Both Robert Dickey (?) and John Baker are Executors.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/035
Type: textual record

Notice of judgement

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Date Created: 1829
Collection: Baker family
Description: Notice of judgement (1829) against Edward Burk in favour of Joseph Lattre(?). Signed by Edward Baker.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/023
Type: textual record

Notice of payment

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Date Created: 1811
Collection: Baker family
Description: Notice of payment [1811?] from Edward Baker to Charles Baker.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/021
Type: textual record

Opinion on deed

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Date Created: 1833
Collection: Baker family
Description: Opinion on deed (1833) from Trustees of the late Honourable Charles Morris. The label indicates that this is W. Stewart's opinion on the Thos. Trueman deed more
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/018
Type: textual record

Petition

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Date Created: 1818
Collection: Baker family
Description: Petition (1818) of Moses Seaman of Amherst for a land grant in Cumberland County. Signed by Charles Baker and William Baker, Surveyors, as well as Moses Seaman. Received in 1818 where it is noted that the petitioner had not made oath to the truth of the facts.
Accession Number: 2004.041-BAK/020
Type: textual record

Recognizance

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Date Created: 1799
Collection: Baker family
Description: Recognizance (1799) of John Glenie from Glenie Manor, Thomas Dixon of Amherst, and Jonathan Pipes of Amherst. Signed by Charles Baker, Justice of the Peace.
Accession Number: 2004.041-BAK/016
Type: textual record

Recognizance

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Date Created: 1786
Collection: Baker family
Description: Recognizance (1786) of James Miller vs. Daniel Eaton of Colchester. Miller had stolen a number of goods, which are listed on the document. Charles Baker was a Justice of the Peace for the County who heard the case.
Accession Number: 2004.041-BAK/011
Type: textual record

Summons

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Date Created: 1787
Collection: Baker family
Description: Summons (1787) for James Roberts of Amherst to the Supreme Court in the case of Robert McGowen of Amherst. Signed by Charles Baker, Clerk, and Hance Baker, Sheriff.
Accession Number: 2004.041-BAK/012
Type: textual record

Survey

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Date Created: 1700
Collection: Baker family
Description: Survey [17--?] of land possibly for Edward Barron. Signed by Charles Baker, Deputy Surveyor. Fragment only.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/004
Type: textual record

Survey notes

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Date Created: 1800
Collection: Baker family
Description: Survey notes [18--]. Mentions Edward Baker, Peter Melanson, John Truman, Paul Burk, and John Burk.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/019
Type: textual record

Survey request

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Date Created: 1832
Collection: Baker family
Description: Survey request (1832) sent to William Baker by John S. Morris.
Accession Number: 1900.086-BAK/030
Type: textual record