Middletown (PA) Daily Journal
Wednesday, February 10, 1892

Nathaniel Baker
Dies at His Home on Witherspoon Avenue
This forenoon at 10:30 o'clock the family of Nathaniel Baker were called upon to mourn his death at his home on Witherspoon avenue. Mr. Baker was a son a George and Elizabeth Baker who reside in Royalton. He was born Feb. 28th, 1847, in Jackson township, this county. In April, 1861, his parents moved to Royalton and ever since he has been a resident of this place. He was first employed as a laborer until 1878, when he engaged in the barbering business, which occupation he followed ever since. About twenty-one years ago he was married to Maggie Hipple, daughter of Henry Hipple Sr. He was the father of eleven children, ten of whom are living, as follows: Jennie, Bertha, Hallie, Maggie, Clara, Nathan, Percy, Nellie, John and Annie. Two brothers also survive him, John H. and George W., both of whom reside in town. Mr. Baker was at one time a member of the Knights of Pythias. His widow, children and aged parents have the sympathy of their friends. He was known to be a kind husband and indulgent father. His funeral will be held in St. Peters Lutheran church on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. F. W. Staley will officiate. Interment in the Middletown cemetery.
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Middletown (PA) Daily Journal
February 20, 1892

Funeral of Nathaniel Baker
The funeral of Nathaniel Baker was held Sunday afternoon in St. Peters Lutheran church. Services were conducted by Rev. F. W. Staley. The most beautiful floral designs were presented by friends in Lancaster and town, among which was a large cross of roses from the Keystone club. Mrs. Harry Hipple Jr. presented a beautiful wax flower. The bearers were Christian Hershey, John Brendle, Jos. Lutz, Jos. Peters and Samuel Gingerich. The funeral was the largest that has been held in town for some time.

Brothers:
John H. Baker 1841-1907
George W. Baker 1852-1893

Two other daughters:
Nellie Florence Baker 1886-1904
Bertha S. Baker 1872-1896