Martin, Esther and their children, Sophia (Mrs. E. A. Bryant), Martin, III, James W. and Joshua W., became residents of Knox County and aided in the establishment of Edina.
In 1838, Martin Baker and his sons, James W. and Joshua W., laid claims and built cabins on Rock Creek, 1 1/2 miles west of Edina, then brought their families from Lewis county. His son Martin, Jr., moved to a farm near Edina in 1840.
When the first election in Edina was held in 1840, Martin Baker was election judge and Martin, Jr. was an election clerk.
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A few weeks ago Wm. Madden dug up the remains of the father and mother of Mr. Joshua Baker, buried about 35 and 40 years ago on the farm of Fletcher O'Brien, one and one half miles south of Edina, for the purpose of removing them to Linville Cemetery. With the remains of the old lady was found one of the old fashioned tucking combs in a most excellent state of preservation — not a tooth gone or broken; also a part of the burial dress was well preserved. Her bones were nearly all perfect, as were also those of the old gentleman.
The Knox County Democrat, Edina, Missouri, 03 Jan 1889, Thu; Page 4, Column 2
and
Shelbina Democrat, Shelbina, Missouri, 09 Jan 1889, Wed; Page 1, Column 4
Martin, Esther and their children, Sophia (Mrs. E. A. Bryant), Martin, III, James W. and Joshua W., became residents of Knox County and aided in the establishment of Edina.
In 1838, Martin Baker and his sons, James W. and Joshua W., laid claims and built cabins on Rock Creek, 1 1/2 miles west of Edina, then brought their families from Lewis county. His son Martin, Jr., moved to a farm near Edina in 1840.
When the first election in Edina was held in 1840, Martin Baker was election judge and Martin, Jr. was an election clerk.
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A few weeks ago Wm. Madden dug up the remains of the father and mother of Mr. Joshua Baker, buried about 35 and 40 years ago on the farm of Fletcher O'Brien, one and one half miles south of Edina, for the purpose of removing them to Linville Cemetery. With the remains of the old lady was found one of the old fashioned tucking combs in a most excellent state of preservation — not a tooth gone or broken; also a part of the burial dress was well preserved. Her bones were nearly all perfect, as were also those of the old gentleman.
The Knox County Democrat, Edina, Missouri, 03 Jan 1889, Thu; Page 4, Column 2
and
Shelbina Democrat, Shelbina, Missouri, 09 Jan 1889, Wed; Page 1, Column 4
Family Members
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Nancy Walton Baker Miller
1796–1861
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John Walton Baker
1798–1834
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Mary Kimbrough "Polly" Baker Frazier
1801–1864
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Elizabeth Walton Baker Allen
1803–1874
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Hester Walton "Hetty" Baker Taylor
1808–1875
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Martin Baker
1810–1888
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James William Walton Baker
1812–1859
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Henrietta Baker Ramsey
1814 – unknown
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Joshua Walton Baker
1817–1903
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