RUTH PAYNE b. 1815 , Rowan Co., N. C.
Seeking living descendants of Ruth Payne who married Lorenzo D. Baker Feb. 2, 1842 in Stokes Co., N.C.He was dead when the 1850 Census was taken.I am descended thru his 1st wife Milly Harper. I have been searching many years for info on Lorenzo D. Baker and this is my last resort to find names of his parents and/or siblings.I would appreciate any info that anyone can give to me.Ruth had 2 daughters by Lorenzo:Louisa b 1845 and Permelia (Millie) b. 1847.Permelia married Lewis Andrew Tesh, son of George Washington Tesh and Regina Hinshaw.