From Muster Roll of Company A, 13th Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry Evans' Brigade, Gordon's Division Army of Northern Virginia C. S. A. Pike County, Georgia "Confederate Guards:" Baker, John H. - Captain July 8, 1861. Wounded at Sewell's Mountain, Va. September 25, 1861. Elected Major February 1, 1862. Wounded at Cold Harbor, Va. June 27, 1862; Malvern Hill, Va. July 1, 1862. Elected Lieutenant Colonel September 17, 1862. Cap tured at Gettysburg, Pa. July 4, 1863. Elected Colonel December 14, 1863. Exchanged May 4, 1864. Wounded at Monocacy, Md. July 9, 1864; Winchester, Va. September 19, 1864; Fort Steadman, Va. March 25, 1865. Paroled April 21 ,1865. Served in Mexican War. Died in Pike County, Ga.
Pike County Times-Journal
Zebulon, GA, Friday April 14, 1905
Burial of Col. J.H. Baker
A Brief Sketch of his Life
Col. John Harris Baker died at his home near Zebulon last Friday after an illness of two months. He was taken sick of pneumonia and partially recovered but the disease got hold of him more strongly on the second attack and his physicians and family had despaired of hope for his recovery for some time previous to his death. All that could be doe was done for him. He was surrounded by his eight living children at his death, their seniority being as follows: Mrs. M.V. Allen of Zebulon; J.T. Baker of Zebulon; W.H. Baker of Griffin; E.H. Baker of Zebulon; (Mrs. Lura Carreker of Hollonville, being next in age, but dead) Mrs. C.P. Jones of Hapeville; Mrs. D.M. Willis, of Molena; Mrs. E.E. Beckham of Jonesboro; and Mrs. J.L. Wells of Atlanta. His wife who was Miss Louise Trice, daughter of Rev. Thos. C. Trice of this county, died in 1885.
Col. Baker was born in Warren County in 1824, being nearly 81 years old at the time of his death. His parents moved to this county when he was an infant and settled at the place where I.W. Williamson now resides at Williamson. After he grew to manhood, he settled near Zebulon which was his home until his death.
Col. Baker was a veteran of two wars, having served with distinction in the Mexican as well as the civil war. When the civil war broke out he raised Co. A of the Confederate Guards in Zebulon and was made its captain. He soon became a major of the 18th Georgia Regiment, then lieutenant colonel and later colonel of that famous regiment. For the last nine months of the war, he was in command of Gen. Evans old brigade, when Evans was promoted to be a major general, and he had been chosen as a brigadier general, but as no commissions were sent out for several months previous to the close of the war, he never received his as a general though he had been selected as a brigadier and had been serving in that capacity for several months.
He served several terms in the general assembly of Georgia both as representative and senator, being nominated each time without his solicitation and elected without opposition. He made an able and conscientious legislator.
The funeral services occurred at Zebulon Baptist church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. A large number of old friends and comrades assembled to pay their last respects to the memory of their old friend and brother. The church building was more than full. Members of his old Co. and Reg. from adjoining towns and counties came. The services were conducted by Rev. C.M. Brittain, the pastor of his church, assisted by Gen Clemant A. Evans. After the funeral sermon by Rev. Mr. Brittain, a memorial service was held and Gen. Evans in eloquent and touching words attested to the courage and character of his old friend. He paid a beautiful tribute to his record as a soldier and a citizen, relating how kind, thoughtful and considerate he was of his men, how respectful he was to his superior officers in obeying orders and that while he was on duty he was Col. Baker but when not he was John Baker. Short talks were made by Judge E.F. Dupree, Dr. J.B. Matthews and Mr. Reeves of Upson County. His body was interred in the Baptist cemetery by the side of his wife. The numerous friends of his and his family extend sincere sympathy.
The above information provided by FAG member 46945262.
Pike County Times-Journal
Zebulon, GA, Friday April 14, 1905
Burial of Col. J.H. Baker
A Brief Sketch of his Life
Col. John Harris Baker died at his home near Zebulon last Friday after an illness of two months. He was taken sick of pneumonia and partially recovered but the disease got hold of him more strongly on the second attack and his physicians and family had despaired of hope for his recovery for some time previous to his death. All that could be doe was done for him. He was surrounded by his eight living children at his death, their seniority being as follows: Mrs. M.V. Allen of Zebulon; J.T. Baker of Zebulon; W.H. Baker of Griffin; E.H. Baker of Zebulon; (Mrs. Lura Carreker of Hollonville, being next in age, but dead) Mrs. C.P. Jones of Hapeville; Mrs. D.M. Willis, of Molena; Mrs. E.E. Beckham of Jonesboro; and Mrs. J.L. Wells of Atlanta. His wife who was Miss Louise Trice, daughter of Rev. Thos. C. Trice of this county, died in 1885.
Col. Baker was born in Warren County in 1824, being nearly 81 years old at the time of his death. His parents moved to this county when he was an infant and settled at the place where I.W. Williamson now resides at Williamson. After he grew to manhood, he settled near Zebulon which was his home until his death.
Col. Baker was a veteran of two wars, having served with distinction in the Mexican as well as the civil war. When the civil war broke out he raised Co. A of the Confederate Guards in Zebulon and was made its captain. He soon became a major of the 18th Georgia Regiment, then lieutenant colonel and later colonel of that famous regiment. For the last nine months of the war, he was in command of Gen. Evans old brigade, when Evans was promoted to be a major general, and he had been chosen as a brigadier general, but as no commissions were sent out for several months previous to the close of the war, he never received his as a general though he had been selected as a brigadier and had been serving in that capacity for several months.
He served several terms in the general assembly of Georgia both as representative and senator, being nominated each time without his solicitation and elected without opposition. He made an able and conscientious legislator.
The funeral services occurred at Zebulon Baptist church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. A large number of old friends and comrades assembled to pay their last respects to the memory of their old friend and brother. The church building was more than full. Members of his old Co. and Reg. from adjoining towns and counties came. The services were conducted by Rev. C.M. Brittain, the pastor of his church, assisted by Gen Clemant A. Evans. After the funeral sermon by Rev. Mr. Brittain, a memorial service was held and Gen. Evans in eloquent and touching words attested to the courage and character of his old friend. He paid a beautiful tribute to his record as a soldier and a citizen, relating how kind, thoughtful and considerate he was of his men, how respectful he was to his superior officers in obeying orders and that while he was on duty he was Col. Baker but when not he was John Baker. Short talks were made by Judge E.F. Dupree, Dr. J.B. Matthews and Mr. Reeves of Upson County. His body was interred in the Baptist cemetery by the side of his wife. The numerous friends of his and his family extend sincere sympathy.
The above information provided by FAG member 46945262.
From Muster Roll of Company A, 13th Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry Evans' Brigade, Gordon's Division Army of Northern Virginia C. S. A. Pike County, Georgia "Confederate Guards:" Baker, John H. - Captain July 8, 1861. Wounded at Sewell's Mountain, Va. September 25, 1861. Elected Major February 1, 1862. Wounded at Cold Harbor, Va. June 27, 1862; Malvern Hill, Va. July 1, 1862. Elected Lieutenant Colonel September 17, 1862. Cap tured at Gettysburg, Pa. July 4, 1863. Elected Colonel December 14, 1863. Exchanged May 4, 1864. Wounded at Monocacy, Md. July 9, 1864; Winchester, Va. September 19, 1864; Fort Steadman, Va. March 25, 1865. Paroled April 21 ,1865. Served in Mexican War. Died in Pike County, Ga.
Pike County Times-Journal
Zebulon, GA, Friday April 14, 1905
Burial of Col. J.H. Baker
A Brief Sketch of his Life
Col. John Harris Baker died at his home near Zebulon last Friday after an illness of two months. He was taken sick of pneumonia and partially recovered but the disease got hold of him more strongly on the second attack and his physicians and family had despaired of hope for his recovery for some time previous to his death. All that could be doe was done for him. He was surrounded by his eight living children at his death, their seniority being as follows: Mrs. M.V. Allen of Zebulon; J.T. Baker of Zebulon; W.H. Baker of Griffin; E.H. Baker of Zebulon; (Mrs. Lura Carreker of Hollonville, being next in age, but dead) Mrs. C.P. Jones of Hapeville; Mrs. D.M. Willis, of Molena; Mrs. E.E. Beckham of Jonesboro; and Mrs. J.L. Wells of Atlanta. His wife who was Miss Louise Trice, daughter of Rev. Thos. C. Trice of this county, died in 1885.
Col. Baker was born in Warren County in 1824, being nearly 81 years old at the time of his death. His parents moved to this county when he was an infant and settled at the place where I.W. Williamson now resides at Williamson. After he grew to manhood, he settled near Zebulon which was his home until his death.
Col. Baker was a veteran of two wars, having served with distinction in the Mexican as well as the civil war. When the civil war broke out he raised Co. A of the Confederate Guards in Zebulon and was made its captain. He soon became a major of the 18th Georgia Regiment, then lieutenant colonel and later colonel of that famous regiment. For the last nine months of the war, he was in command of Gen. Evans old brigade, when Evans was promoted to be a major general, and he had been chosen as a brigadier general, but as no commissions were sent out for several months previous to the close of the war, he never received his as a general though he had been selected as a brigadier and had been serving in that capacity for several months.
He served several terms in the general assembly of Georgia both as representative and senator, being nominated each time without his solicitation and elected without opposition. He made an able and conscientious legislator.
The funeral services occurred at Zebulon Baptist church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. A large number of old friends and comrades assembled to pay their last respects to the memory of their old friend and brother. The church building was more than full. Members of his old Co. and Reg. from adjoining towns and counties came. The services were conducted by Rev. C.M. Brittain, the pastor of his church, assisted by Gen Clemant A. Evans. After the funeral sermon by Rev. Mr. Brittain, a memorial service was held and Gen. Evans in eloquent and touching words attested to the courage and character of his old friend. He paid a beautiful tribute to his record as a soldier and a citizen, relating how kind, thoughtful and considerate he was of his men, how respectful he was to his superior officers in obeying orders and that while he was on duty he was Col. Baker but when not he was John Baker. Short talks were made by Judge E.F. Dupree, Dr. J.B. Matthews and Mr. Reeves of Upson County. His body was interred in the Baptist cemetery by the side of his wife. The numerous friends of his and his family extend sincere sympathy.
The above information provided by FAG member 46945262.
Pike County Times-Journal
Zebulon, GA, Friday April 14, 1905
Burial of Col. J.H. Baker
A Brief Sketch of his Life
Col. John Harris Baker died at his home near Zebulon last Friday after an illness of two months. He was taken sick of pneumonia and partially recovered but the disease got hold of him more strongly on the second attack and his physicians and family had despaired of hope for his recovery for some time previous to his death. All that could be doe was done for him. He was surrounded by his eight living children at his death, their seniority being as follows: Mrs. M.V. Allen of Zebulon; J.T. Baker of Zebulon; W.H. Baker of Griffin; E.H. Baker of Zebulon; (Mrs. Lura Carreker of Hollonville, being next in age, but dead) Mrs. C.P. Jones of Hapeville; Mrs. D.M. Willis, of Molena; Mrs. E.E. Beckham of Jonesboro; and Mrs. J.L. Wells of Atlanta. His wife who was Miss Louise Trice, daughter of Rev. Thos. C. Trice of this county, died in 1885.
Col. Baker was born in Warren County in 1824, being nearly 81 years old at the time of his death. His parents moved to this county when he was an infant and settled at the place where I.W. Williamson now resides at Williamson. After he grew to manhood, he settled near Zebulon which was his home until his death.
Col. Baker was a veteran of two wars, having served with distinction in the Mexican as well as the civil war. When the civil war broke out he raised Co. A of the Confederate Guards in Zebulon and was made its captain. He soon became a major of the 18th Georgia Regiment, then lieutenant colonel and later colonel of that famous regiment. For the last nine months of the war, he was in command of Gen. Evans old brigade, when Evans was promoted to be a major general, and he had been chosen as a brigadier general, but as no commissions were sent out for several months previous to the close of the war, he never received his as a general though he had been selected as a brigadier and had been serving in that capacity for several months.
He served several terms in the general assembly of Georgia both as representative and senator, being nominated each time without his solicitation and elected without opposition. He made an able and conscientious legislator.
The funeral services occurred at Zebulon Baptist church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. A large number of old friends and comrades assembled to pay their last respects to the memory of their old friend and brother. The church building was more than full. Members of his old Co. and Reg. from adjoining towns and counties came. The services were conducted by Rev. C.M. Brittain, the pastor of his church, assisted by Gen Clemant A. Evans. After the funeral sermon by Rev. Mr. Brittain, a memorial service was held and Gen. Evans in eloquent and touching words attested to the courage and character of his old friend. He paid a beautiful tribute to his record as a soldier and a citizen, relating how kind, thoughtful and considerate he was of his men, how respectful he was to his superior officers in obeying orders and that while he was on duty he was Col. Baker but when not he was John Baker. Short talks were made by Judge E.F. Dupree, Dr. J.B. Matthews and Mr. Reeves of Upson County. His body was interred in the Baptist cemetery by the side of his wife. The numerous friends of his and his family extend sincere sympathy.
The above information provided by FAG member 46945262.
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