Taylor County Herald Jan 5, 1933
Obituary
Samuel L Baker, son of Bryant and Martha Baker, was born in TN Sep 17, 1844 and died Dec 2, 1932 at the home of his grandson, Charlie Morgan of New Market, IA, aged 88 years, 3 months and 10 days.
He was united in marriage March 4, 1864 and to them were born four children, three of whom are living: Bryant T Baker of New Market, John G Baker of Carbon, IA and Mrs. Iva Hazelbaker of Amelia NE. One daughter Minnie preceded her father in death in 1905. His wife also died in October 1916.
At the age of nine years he moved with his parents to Davis county IA. Two years later he moved to Taylor county where he spent most of his life. Quite early in life he professed faith in Christ as his Savior and united with the Baptist church. His faith and hope has held like an anchor all these years.
Mr. Baker was a splendid type of manhood: Honest, true, trustworthy, seldom speaking unkindly to anyone.
He leaves to mourn their loss two brothers, Elihu of Gravity and William of Elreno, OK three children, 15 grandchildren and one great great grandchild, besides a large circle of relatives and friends.
Rev Mr. Osborne conducted the services. Burial was made in Memory cemetery.
Obituary
Samuel L Baker, son of Bryant and Martha Baker, was born in TN Sep 17, 1844 and died Dec 2, 1932 at the home of his grandson, Charlie Morgan of New Market, IA, aged 88 years, 3 months and 10 days.
He was united in marriage March 4, 1864 and to them were born four children, three of whom are living: Bryant T Baker of New Market, John G Baker of Carbon, IA and Mrs. Iva Hazelbaker of Amelia NE. One daughter Minnie preceded her father in death in 1905. His wife also died in October 1916.
At the age of nine years he moved with his parents to Davis county IA. Two years later he moved to Taylor county where he spent most of his life. Quite early in life he professed faith in Christ as his Savior and united with the Baptist church. His faith and hope has held like an anchor all these years.
Mr. Baker was a splendid type of manhood: Honest, true, trustworthy, seldom speaking unkindly to anyone.
He leaves to mourn their loss two brothers, Elihu of Gravity and William of Elreno, OK three children, 15 grandchildren and one great great grandchild, besides a large circle of relatives and friends.
Rev Mr. Osborne conducted the services. Burial was made in Memory cemetery.
Taylor County Herald Jan 5, 1933
Obituary
Samuel L Baker, son of Bryant and Martha Baker, was born in TN Sep 17, 1844 and died Dec 2, 1932 at the home of his grandson, Charlie Morgan of New Market, IA, aged 88 years, 3 months and 10 days.
He was united in marriage March 4, 1864 and to them were born four children, three of whom are living: Bryant T Baker of New Market, John G Baker of Carbon, IA and Mrs. Iva Hazelbaker of Amelia NE. One daughter Minnie preceded her father in death in 1905. His wife also died in October 1916.
At the age of nine years he moved with his parents to Davis county IA. Two years later he moved to Taylor county where he spent most of his life. Quite early in life he professed faith in Christ as his Savior and united with the Baptist church. His faith and hope has held like an anchor all these years.
Mr. Baker was a splendid type of manhood: Honest, true, trustworthy, seldom speaking unkindly to anyone.
He leaves to mourn their loss two brothers, Elihu of Gravity and William of Elreno, OK three children, 15 grandchildren and one great great grandchild, besides a large circle of relatives and friends.
Rev Mr. Osborne conducted the services. Burial was made in Memory cemetery.
Obituary
Samuel L Baker, son of Bryant and Martha Baker, was born in TN Sep 17, 1844 and died Dec 2, 1932 at the home of his grandson, Charlie Morgan of New Market, IA, aged 88 years, 3 months and 10 days.
He was united in marriage March 4, 1864 and to them were born four children, three of whom are living: Bryant T Baker of New Market, John G Baker of Carbon, IA and Mrs. Iva Hazelbaker of Amelia NE. One daughter Minnie preceded her father in death in 1905. His wife also died in October 1916.
At the age of nine years he moved with his parents to Davis county IA. Two years later he moved to Taylor county where he spent most of his life. Quite early in life he professed faith in Christ as his Savior and united with the Baptist church. His faith and hope has held like an anchor all these years.
Mr. Baker was a splendid type of manhood: Honest, true, trustworthy, seldom speaking unkindly to anyone.
He leaves to mourn their loss two brothers, Elihu of Gravity and William of Elreno, OK three children, 15 grandchildren and one great great grandchild, besides a large circle of relatives and friends.
Rev Mr. Osborne conducted the services. Burial was made in Memory cemetery.
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