John Baker (American Revolutionary War)

John Baker
Born	1722
Died	1792 (aged 69–70) Liberty County, GA
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	Georgia Militia
Rank	Colonel
Battles / wars	American Revolutionary War Battle of Thomas Creek
Spouse(s)	Sarah Baker

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]

References

1. Leonard Wilson (1916). 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. p. 426.
2. Candler, Allen Daniel; Evans, Clement Anselm (1906). Georgia: Comprising Sketches of Counties, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons. State historical association. p. 116.