Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
William R. Baker
The Odon Journal
Friday, May 15, 1925, page 1
WILLIAM BAKER DIES AT 91 YEARS.
AGED RESIDENT SUCCUMBS TO GENERAL DEBILITY
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
William BAKER, one of the oldest residents of this
section passed away at his home on Elnora street early last Wednesday
morning. His death was caused from general debility and old age. He had
been in good health however until a short time ago, in fact able to be
about town and go anywhere he wished. Mr. BAKER was born in Daviess county
and spent practically all his life near the center of the county. He
formerly resided at Cornettsville and moved from that place to this city
about two years ago. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane WILLIAMS
and to this union eight children were born, of whom two survive. These
are Mrs. Ada TOMEY of Dana, Ind. and Mrs. Mattie HERNDON of Washington.
The wife and companion passed away in 18998 and Mr. BAKER was again married
in 1900 to Martha Alice WEEKS, who survives him. He was a veteran of
the Civil War and served for fifteen months in Co. G. of the 42nd regiment.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of this city. A song
and prayer service will be held at the residence this morning at nine
o'clock The funeral service will be held at Cornettsville this morning
at 10:30 o'clock with Rev. Peel, pastor of the M. E. church at Plainville
in charge. Burial will be made at the Cornettsville cemetery.
Contributed by: Debra Dougherty