Biddia, daughter of Peter Tye McKeehan and Lydia Samantha (nee) Hart, was the wife of James Hays Baker and Mother of (10); (2) children were deceased by 1900.
Sadly, Biddie died in 1901 from complications of childbirth during or following the delivery of triplets, Lester, Lesley, and Leonard. Two of three died; only Leonard survived. A total of (6) children did survive to adulthood.
Interestingly, Biddia's father, Peter Tye was a twin to brother Benjamin N. [Photo of Biddia, courtesy of C H Baker.]
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I received this touching, heartfelt note from a descendent of Biddia McKeehan Baker:
Photo of Biddia:
Thank you so much for posting this photo! Biddie was my g-g-grandmother. Because she died a few days after giving birth to my g-grandfather, he never knew her and she was largely forgotten by this branch of the family, except for her name and a photo my grandmother had hanging in her dining room. After she moved, the photo was lost. I had nearly given up hope of ever finding another picture of her. Now she can be better remembered. Thanks again!
[Bio by Joyce McKeehan Keeney]
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The following by GraveTracker, who added photos of additional stones:
Two headstones, containing the same birth and death dates, sit side by side in the row next to James Baker (1860-1915). One is in the name of Biddie B. Baker. The other says, Bid-di-a. The first stone, though easy to read, is broken off below the earth and is lying face up on the ground. The second monument stands tall beside the first, and a yucca plant is nestled beside it. Why two headstones exist for Biddie / Biddia B. Baker is unknown and may forever remain a mystery!
Sadly, Biddie died in 1901 from complications of childbirth during or following the delivery of triplets, Lester, Lesley, and Leonard. Two of three died; only Leonard survived. A total of (6) children did survive to adulthood.
Interestingly, Biddia's father, Peter Tye was a twin to brother Benjamin N. [Photo of Biddia, courtesy of C H Baker.]
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I received this touching, heartfelt note from a descendent of Biddia McKeehan Baker:
Photo of Biddia:
Thank you so much for posting this photo! Biddie was my g-g-grandmother. Because she died a few days after giving birth to my g-grandfather, he never knew her and she was largely forgotten by this branch of the family, except for her name and a photo my grandmother had hanging in her dining room. After she moved, the photo was lost. I had nearly given up hope of ever finding another picture of her. Now she can be better remembered. Thanks again!
[Bio by Joyce McKeehan Keeney]
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The following by GraveTracker, who added photos of additional stones:
Two headstones, containing the same birth and death dates, sit side by side in the row next to James Baker (1860-1915). One is in the name of Biddie B. Baker. The other says, Bid-di-a. The first stone, though easy to read, is broken off below the earth and is lying face up on the ground. The second monument stands tall beside the first, and a yucca plant is nestled beside it. Why two headstones exist for Biddie / Biddia B. Baker is unknown and may forever remain a mystery!
Biddia, daughter of Peter Tye McKeehan and Lydia Samantha (nee) Hart, was the wife of James Hays Baker and Mother of (10); (2) children were deceased by 1900.
Sadly, Biddie died in 1901 from complications of childbirth during or following the delivery of triplets, Lester, Lesley, and Leonard. Two of three died; only Leonard survived. A total of (6) children did survive to adulthood.
Interestingly, Biddia's father, Peter Tye was a twin to brother Benjamin N. [Photo of Biddia, courtesy of C H Baker.]
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I received this touching, heartfelt note from a descendent of Biddia McKeehan Baker:
Photo of Biddia:
Thank you so much for posting this photo! Biddie was my g-g-grandmother. Because she died a few days after giving birth to my g-grandfather, he never knew her and she was largely forgotten by this branch of the family, except for her name and a photo my grandmother had hanging in her dining room. After she moved, the photo was lost. I had nearly given up hope of ever finding another picture of her. Now she can be better remembered. Thanks again!
[Bio by Joyce McKeehan Keeney]
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The following by GraveTracker, who added photos of additional stones:
Two headstones, containing the same birth and death dates, sit side by side in the row next to James Baker (1860-1915). One is in the name of Biddie B. Baker. The other says, Bid-di-a. The first stone, though easy to read, is broken off below the earth and is lying face up on the ground. The second monument stands tall beside the first, and a yucca plant is nestled beside it. Why two headstones exist for Biddie / Biddia B. Baker is unknown and may forever remain a mystery!
Sadly, Biddie died in 1901 from complications of childbirth during or following the delivery of triplets, Lester, Lesley, and Leonard. Two of three died; only Leonard survived. A total of (6) children did survive to adulthood.
Interestingly, Biddia's father, Peter Tye was a twin to brother Benjamin N. [Photo of Biddia, courtesy of C H Baker.]
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I received this touching, heartfelt note from a descendent of Biddia McKeehan Baker:
Photo of Biddia:
Thank you so much for posting this photo! Biddie was my g-g-grandmother. Because she died a few days after giving birth to my g-grandfather, he never knew her and she was largely forgotten by this branch of the family, except for her name and a photo my grandmother had hanging in her dining room. After she moved, the photo was lost. I had nearly given up hope of ever finding another picture of her. Now she can be better remembered. Thanks again!
[Bio by Joyce McKeehan Keeney]
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The following by GraveTracker, who added photos of additional stones:
Two headstones, containing the same birth and death dates, sit side by side in the row next to James Baker (1860-1915). One is in the name of Biddie B. Baker. The other says, Bid-di-a. The first stone, though easy to read, is broken off below the earth and is lying face up on the ground. The second monument stands tall beside the first, and a yucca plant is nestled beside it. Why two headstones exist for Biddie / Biddia B. Baker is unknown and may forever remain a mystery!
Bio by: GraveTracker
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