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Aaron Baker

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Aaron Baker

Birth
Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA
Death
15 May 1901 (aged 65)
Richfield Township, Adams County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Richfield Township, Adams County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Aaron was a farmer and stock raiser. He moved to Adams Co., IL from, At that time, Hampshire County., Virginia in 1851 and located in section 20 in 1853. He owned 200 acres. The land was settled by Cornelius Baker.
Aaron was a Justice of the Peace for two terms, Constable, and Collector. He was a Democrat, Methodist and man of good standing in the community. (History of Adams Co.) It appears from family records that even though he was in poor health for many years, Aaron was the strong one in the family. He was constantly handling legal and financial affairs for his brothers, sisters, and friends. He appeared to be somewhat of "the bank". His tombstone has also been located in the Baker Cemetery on the House farmland.
Aaron was a farmer and stock raiser. He moved to Adams Co., IL from, At that time, Hampshire County., Virginia in 1851 and located in section 20 in 1853. He owned 200 acres. The land was settled by Cornelius Baker.
Aaron was a Justice of the Peace for two terms, Constable, and Collector. He was a Democrat, Methodist and man of good standing in the community. (History of Adams Co.) It appears from family records that even though he was in poor health for many years, Aaron was the strong one in the family. He was constantly handling legal and financial affairs for his brothers, sisters, and friends. He appeared to be somewhat of "the bank". His tombstone has also been located in the Baker Cemetery on the House farmland.


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  • Created by: JaDe
  • Added: Nov 11, 2004
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9792861/aaron-baker: accessed ), memorial page for Aaron Baker (16 Mar 1836–15 May 1901), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9792861, citing Baker Cemetery, Richfield Township, Adams County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by JaDe (contributor 46638714).