Joseph Baker and Edna Coleman Marriage License

Joseph Baker was born in St. Helena Parish  in 1893 to Solomon and Elizabeth Baker. According to the 1920 United States Federal Census, he was living in Police Jury Ward 4. Living in the house at that time as; Ray, Joseph, Eliza, Mary Foster, his Mother-in-Law. 

Solomon's Father was named William Baker, and his mother was named Clara Baker.  William was born in 1853. He and his wife Clara were the parents of; Joseph, Crealou D, Elnora, Mora, Frances, Mary, William, Commander, Salester, David, Joe N., Annie, and Solomon, J. Baker.  

According to the 1920 United States Federal Census, living in the house with William and Clara was; John, Clarence, Alfred,  and Josephine Baker.

William's mother, Tammy Pettice (Peltier) were living in the house with them. Tammy was born in 1821.

Joseph Baker, Sr.

 

W.C. Frazier and Lizzie Coleman Marriage License

W. C. Frazier and Lizzie Coleman Marriage License. June 24, 1939.  They were married in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. 

Witnesses: 

Joseph Baker, Caretha Coleman, Mrs. Deola Mable. 

Olevia Jones of St. Helena Parish, Louisiana

 Olevia Gordon Jones was born on November 7, 1887. She passed away on February 24, 1992 in St. Helena Parish.  She is buried in Turner Chapel Cemetery. Olevia was married to John H. Jones. Her mother was named Adline Rayford  Gordon Wicker.