The man who hauled the machinery from Nashville to the old paper mill is dead. J.J. Baker of Prairie Plains held the honor of helping to install the machinery which was one of the greatest industries of the state in its day. Mr. Baker was 82 years old at the time of his death and had suffered for several months from a chronic ailment. His death occasioned deep regret among a host of friends and aquaintances. He is survived by 12 children - 6 sons and 6 daughters. The remains were buried Friday at Prairie Plains. Mr. Baker was one of the best town men in the county and was very popular in the community. He was one of the oldest men in this section of the state.
∼Jones J. Baker Born February 18, 1834 Died Feb, 8, 1917 Jones was 72 years 11 months and 20 days old at the time of his death. He was the son of William Baker, he died of Double Pneumonia, his doctor was Dr. Farrar.
The man who hauled the machinery from Nashville to the old paper mill is dead. J.J. Baker of Prairie Plains held the honor of helping to install the machinery which was one of the greatest industries of the state in its day. Mr. Baker was 82 years old at the time of his death and had suffered for several months from a chronic ailment. His death occasioned deep regret among a host of friends and aquaintances. He is survived by 12 children - 6 sons and 6 daughters. The remains were buried Friday at Prairie Plains. Mr. Baker was one of the best town men in the county and was very popular in the community. He was one of the oldest men in this section of the state.
∼Jones J. Baker Born February 18, 1834 Died Feb, 8, 1917 Jones was 72 years 11 months and 20 days old at the time of his death. He was the son of William Baker, he died of Double Pneumonia, his doctor was Dr. Farrar.
Family Members
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Sarah Frances Baker Wilder
1874–1941
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Samuel Michael "Sam" Baker
1876–1957
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Martha Rebecca Baker Dotson
1879–1975
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William J Baker
1881–1930
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Mary Jane "Mollie" Baker Henley
1884–1967
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Myrtle Cora Baker Sherrill
1889–1973
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Gertrude "Trudie" Baker Roper
1890–1938
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Lenard Jones Baker
1890–1982
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Marion Edward Baker
1893–1979
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Henry Baker
1895–1950
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Hobert Garrett Baker
1897–1938
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