John Baker (American Revolutionary War) Explained

John Baker
Birth Date:	1722
Death Place:	Liberty County, GA
Spouse:	Sarah Baker
Branch:	Georgia Militia
Battles:	American Revolutionary War Battle of Thomas Creek
Rank:	Colonel

John Baker (1722–1792) was a militia leader during the American Revolutionary War. Most notably he led the American militia in the Battle of Thomas Creek on May 17, 1777 against the British army of 250. Baker County, Georgia was named after him.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Makers of America: Biographies of Leading Men of Thought and Action, the Men who Constitute the Bone and Sinew of American Prosperity and Life. B.F. Johnson. 1916. 426. Leonard Wilson.
2. Book: Candler. Allen Daniel. Evans. Clement Anselm. Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. 1906. State historical association. 116.