Sixteenth Generation

770. Gregory Morrison BAKER (`~) was born on 21 December 1954 in Lakewood, Jefferson County, CO.^758,759 He was born at the Florence Crittenton Home.

A message from the wife of Jared Baker, the son of Gregory Baker and a grandson of Lois Root, on 11/7/2021:

"Good evening, Gary. I have begun researching our family line and you are testing as related to both me and my husband, Jared. I'm most interested in how you may be related to my husband and to see if you have any information about his family.

His father, Gregory Morrison Baker, was adopted and we don't know much of anything about his family. He believes his mother's name was Lois Root, due to some research he conducted before he passed away last year. If that bears out to be true, it appears you would be 2nd cousins 1x removed from my husband Gregory's only child, Jared Baker.

I know adoption can sometimes be a very emotional subject but I am hoping your relation is far enough away that it won't cause any family issues by reaching out. Gregory was born in 1954 (7 months before she married Gordon Ness). I would be grateful for any information you might have.

Thank you! Tiffany Baker"

Gary Griggs' response to Tiffany, 11/9/2021:

"In June 2017, Lois' youngest son Tim sent a message to the Root cousins:
 
'Our cousin in Nevada, Greg Baker. Hello to my relatives on facebook. I want to introduce you to Greg Baker. He is my biological brother, our newest family member. In 1954, Lois Root gave up a baby for adoption, and after many years of adoption searching (that Mom and I worked on together before she passed away), we have connected. He is an engineer in Nevada. If you would like to say hello, he has an email address: gb4chg@gmail.com. I have spoken with him just this weekend for the first time. He is very polite and has had a happy and full life, and would like to learn more about his heritage. He would like a short hello if you are so inclined. Thanks everyone!'"
 
A message from Don Root, a nephew of Lois', who Gary contacted about his message from Tiffany: "This came as a shock to the family but several of the cousins reached out to Greg to welcome him.  Apparently Greg was born while Lois lived in Minnesota and went some time without face to face contact with her mother and siblings.  Obviously, in those days there would have been a lot of shame associated with the situation.  At this point the family has been made aware, and are also aware that Greg has passed away.  Feel free to communicate fully with his family. You may wish to reach out to Tim.  He may have some helpful information."

Gary forwarded the above messages to Tiffany and Jared on 11/9/2021.

He was adopted about December 1954 in Colorado.⁶⁵⁴ His adoptive parents lived in California. He graduated in 1972 in Summerville, Dorchester County, SC.⁷⁶⁰ from Summerville High School. Gregory was educated in 1974 in Auburn, Lee County, AL.⁷⁶⁰ at Auburn University and was a member of the Pershing Rifles, a national honorary tri-service military fraternity. The group was the Official Drill Team and Color Guard of Auburn University and traveled throughout the Southeast, competing in drill meets, marching in parades and performing exhibitions. He served in the military from 1974 to 1980 in Charleston, Charleston County, SC.⁷⁶¹ and served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service. He lived in Livermore, Alameda County, CA in 1982.⁷⁶² His household was at 5904 Skylinks Way. Gregory lived in Bay Point, Contra Costa County, CA in 1984.⁷⁶³ His household was at 206 Shore Road. He lived in Charleston, Charleston County, SC in 1989.^762,764 His household was at 7648 Hillandale Road. He lived in Summerville, Dorchester County, SC in 1990.⁷⁶² His household was at 202 Bayberry Run. Gregory lived in Summerville, Dorchester County, SC in 1993.⁷⁶⁴ His household was at 114 Blackwater Drive. He graduated in 1994 in Charleston, Charleston County, SC.⁷⁶¹ from The Citadel. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering. He lived in Summerville, Dorchester County, SC in 2000.⁷⁶² His household was at 144 Old Course Road. Gregory lived in Jacksonville, Duval County, FL in 2007.⁷⁶⁴ His household was at 31 Adams Street, Apt. 408. He lived in Las Vegas, Clark County, NV in 2011.⁶⁵⁴ His household was at 7100 Pirates Cove Road, Apt. 2117. He died on 12 April 2020 at the age of 65 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH.⁶⁵⁴ Obituary Notes: "Served in the United States Navy as an Electrician’s Mate 1st Class, U.S. Navy Submarine Service, Charleston, SC from 1974-1980 and received a B.S. in Civil Engineering, magna cum laude in 1994, from The Citadel, Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.

In lieu of the Pandemic concerns currently facing our country, a Memorial/Celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date.  Interment will be in the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, Santa Nella, California. 

Condolences and special memories can be shared with the family online at www.heritagecremationsociety.com." Gregory was buried about April 2020 in Santa Nella, Merced County, CA.^761,765 in the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. (His grave location is not listed on the Find-a-Grave website.)

Gregory Morrison BAKER (`~) and Linda Jean HOGARTH were married on 25 September 1981 in Alameda, Alameda County, CA.^654,766 Linda Jean HOGARTH, daughter of Harry HOGARTH and (Unknown) VUKEK, was born on 5 February 1956 in Borough of Staten Island, Richmond County, NY.^759,766,767 She graduated in 1973 in Charleston, Charleston County, SC.⁷⁶⁰ from R. B. Stall High School. She graduated in 1976 in Clemson, Pickens County, SC.⁷⁶⁰ from Clemson University.

Gregory Morrison BAKER (`~) and Linda Jean HOGARTH had the following children: