When Elizabeth Springthorp was born before 6 July 1741, in Exton, Rutland, England, her father, John Springthorp, was 26 and her mother, Elizabeth Sherwood, was 22. She married George Baker on 28 June 1764, in Exton, Rutland, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 3 daughters. She died in July 1828, and was buried in Exton, Rutland, England, United Kingdom.
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