Jill Ingram kindly furnished the following obituary for James Baker:
Pittsburgh Press
February 1, 1914 Pg.5
COL. JAMES H. BAKER
Col. James H. Baker, aged 70, widely known in the steel industry, died suddenly at 9:30 a.m. yesterday, while visiting his daughter, Mrs. Josephine Ehrhart, 117 Cleveland ave., Avalon. Death was due to acute indigestion. He is survived by a widow and five daughters by his first wife, who died two years ago. For many years Col. Baker lived in Pittsburg, but recently removed to Cleveland, O. He gained his military title in the Confederate army. At one time he served on the staff of Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson. He was born at Strasburg, Va. After the war he married Miss Eliza Frances Little of Middletown, Va. For several years he manufactured wagons and wagon hardware at Westville, O., and in 1887, with the Oliver Iron & Steel Co., formed what was known as the Baker Chain & Wagon Hardware Manufacturing Co., which had its plant in Allegheny. He later became identified with the Baker Forge, in Ellwood City, with similar concern in Brackenridge. Several years ago Col. Baker retired from the manufacturing business to devote his time to specializing as an expert on steel treatment and forging. He maintained his headquarters in Pittsburg until last May, when he removed to Cleveland. He was here on a business trip when fatally stricken. Col. Baker was a member of the Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania, of the Duquesne club, and was a Mason for more than 35 years. The daughters, besides Mrs. Ehrhart, who survive him are: Mrs. Lura McChesney of Cleveland, Miss Bertha Baker of Cleveland, Mrs. Robert Beitel of Avalon and Mrs. R.G. Miley of Sharon, Pa.
Pittsburgh Press
February 1, 1914 Pg.5
COL. JAMES H. BAKER
Col. James H. Baker, aged 70, widely known in the steel industry, died suddenly at 9:30 a.m. yesterday, while visiting his daughter, Mrs. Josephine Ehrhart, 117 Cleveland ave., Avalon. Death was due to acute indigestion. He is survived by a widow and five daughters by his first wife, who died two years ago. For many years Col. Baker lived in Pittsburg, but recently removed to Cleveland, O. He gained his military title in the Confederate army. At one time he served on the staff of Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson. He was born at Strasburg, Va. After the war he married Miss Eliza Frances Little of Middletown, Va. For several years he manufactured wagons and wagon hardware at Westville, O., and in 1887, with the Oliver Iron & Steel Co., formed what was known as the Baker Chain & Wagon Hardware Manufacturing Co., which had its plant in Allegheny. He later became identified with the Baker Forge, in Ellwood City, with similar concern in Brackenridge. Several years ago Col. Baker retired from the manufacturing business to devote his time to specializing as an expert on steel treatment and forging. He maintained his headquarters in Pittsburg until last May, when he removed to Cleveland. He was here on a business trip when fatally stricken. Col. Baker was a member of the Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania, of the Duquesne club, and was a Mason for more than 35 years. The daughters, besides Mrs. Ehrhart, who survive him are: Mrs. Lura McChesney of Cleveland, Miss Bertha Baker of Cleveland, Mrs. Robert Beitel of Avalon and Mrs. R.G. Miley of Sharon, Pa.
Jill Ingram kindly furnished the following obituary for James Baker:
Pittsburgh Press
February 1, 1914 Pg.5
COL. JAMES H. BAKER
Col. James H. Baker, aged 70, widely known in the steel industry, died suddenly at 9:30 a.m. yesterday, while visiting his daughter, Mrs. Josephine Ehrhart, 117 Cleveland ave., Avalon. Death was due to acute indigestion. He is survived by a widow and five daughters by his first wife, who died two years ago. For many years Col. Baker lived in Pittsburg, but recently removed to Cleveland, O. He gained his military title in the Confederate army. At one time he served on the staff of Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson. He was born at Strasburg, Va. After the war he married Miss Eliza Frances Little of Middletown, Va. For several years he manufactured wagons and wagon hardware at Westville, O., and in 1887, with the Oliver Iron & Steel Co., formed what was known as the Baker Chain & Wagon Hardware Manufacturing Co., which had its plant in Allegheny. He later became identified with the Baker Forge, in Ellwood City, with similar concern in Brackenridge. Several years ago Col. Baker retired from the manufacturing business to devote his time to specializing as an expert on steel treatment and forging. He maintained his headquarters in Pittsburg until last May, when he removed to Cleveland. He was here on a business trip when fatally stricken. Col. Baker was a member of the Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania, of the Duquesne club, and was a Mason for more than 35 years. The daughters, besides Mrs. Ehrhart, who survive him are: Mrs. Lura McChesney of Cleveland, Miss Bertha Baker of Cleveland, Mrs. Robert Beitel of Avalon and Mrs. R.G. Miley of Sharon, Pa.
Pittsburgh Press
February 1, 1914 Pg.5
COL. JAMES H. BAKER
Col. James H. Baker, aged 70, widely known in the steel industry, died suddenly at 9:30 a.m. yesterday, while visiting his daughter, Mrs. Josephine Ehrhart, 117 Cleveland ave., Avalon. Death was due to acute indigestion. He is survived by a widow and five daughters by his first wife, who died two years ago. For many years Col. Baker lived in Pittsburg, but recently removed to Cleveland, O. He gained his military title in the Confederate army. At one time he served on the staff of Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson. He was born at Strasburg, Va. After the war he married Miss Eliza Frances Little of Middletown, Va. For several years he manufactured wagons and wagon hardware at Westville, O., and in 1887, with the Oliver Iron & Steel Co., formed what was known as the Baker Chain & Wagon Hardware Manufacturing Co., which had its plant in Allegheny. He later became identified with the Baker Forge, in Ellwood City, with similar concern in Brackenridge. Several years ago Col. Baker retired from the manufacturing business to devote his time to specializing as an expert on steel treatment and forging. He maintained his headquarters in Pittsburg until last May, when he removed to Cleveland. He was here on a business trip when fatally stricken. Col. Baker was a member of the Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania, of the Duquesne club, and was a Mason for more than 35 years. The daughters, besides Mrs. Ehrhart, who survive him are: Mrs. Lura McChesney of Cleveland, Miss Bertha Baker of Cleveland, Mrs. Robert Beitel of Avalon and Mrs. R.G. Miley of Sharon, Pa.
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