Receiving a thorough and practical education in the public and private schools of Danby, Austin entered the battle of life fully equipped for an energetic struggle. Possessing a strong and well-developed physique and highly trained reasoning powers, he adopted the profession of teaching for some years. Settling on the homestead in Danby he devoted himself to farming for twenty-eight years, giving much attention to dairying and horse breeding. He also wrote poetry, and several of his poems can be found in the book, "The History and Map of Danby, Vermont," by J. C. Williams.
As an ardent Republican, his fellow-townsmen honored Mr. Baker with an election to nearly every office in their power to bestow. He performed the duties of selectman, the super intendant of schools and Justice of the Peace, serving with equal credit to each capacity. He was an assistant judge of Rutland County Court for six years and established an enviable reputation in the ministration office. During the Civil War Judge Baker was greatly instrumental in raising men.
He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, taking an active share in the work of Marble Lodge, No. 17, of Danby. Judge Baker was united in wedlock January 27, 1848, to Betsey M., daughter of Orange and Maria (Jones) Green.
Reference:
Ullery, Jacob G. Men of Vermont: An Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters and Sons of Vermont. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894.
Receiving a thorough and practical education in the public and private schools of Danby, Austin entered the battle of life fully equipped for an energetic struggle. Possessing a strong and well-developed physique and highly trained reasoning powers, he adopted the profession of teaching for some years. Settling on the homestead in Danby he devoted himself to farming for twenty-eight years, giving much attention to dairying and horse breeding. He also wrote poetry, and several of his poems can be found in the book, "The History and Map of Danby, Vermont," by J. C. Williams.
As an ardent Republican, his fellow-townsmen honored Mr. Baker with an election to nearly every office in their power to bestow. He performed the duties of selectman, the super intendant of schools and Justice of the Peace, serving with equal credit to each capacity. He was an assistant judge of Rutland County Court for six years and established an enviable reputation in the ministration office. During the Civil War Judge Baker was greatly instrumental in raising men.
He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, taking an active share in the work of Marble Lodge, No. 17, of Danby. Judge Baker was united in wedlock January 27, 1848, to Betsey M., daughter of Orange and Maria (Jones) Green.
Reference:
Ullery, Jacob G. Men of Vermont: An Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters and Sons of Vermont. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894.
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