David Baker, aged 93, oldest resident of Tarentum and one of the best known men of the Allegheny Valley, died at this home at Second avenue and Ross street this morning at 1:25. He had been invalid since last May when he fell and injured his foot, causing partial paralysis. His condition did not become serious until within the last few days.
Mr. Baker came to Tarentum in 1850, when the town consisted of a mete cluster of houses along the Pennsylvania canal and near the mouth of Bull Creek. During the years that followed, he not only watched its steady growth but played a part in it. He took part in civic affairs, serving as a councilman and school director, about a half century ago. For years he was engaged in the hardware and roofing business. He did not leave off his activity in this line until compelled to do so by old age. He returned to work for brief periods when business pressed. In fact, only four years ago, he was seen working on the roof of the Baker building at Ross street and East Sixth avenue, so robust was his physique.
Mr. Baker possessed a remarkable memory and probably more of the early history of Tarentum that any one who has lived in this community in recent years.
He was born in Armstrong county April 10, 1832. He was married to Miss Mary Jane Daugherty, in Pittsburgh, on September 3, 1850. When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted and was mustered into service in Harrisburg. He was assigned to Co. I, 123rd Pennsylvania volunteers under Captain Robert D. Humes. He saw service in several battles. During the battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862, he lost his hearing as a result of the concussion of the big guns. He suffer deafness throughout his live.
Mr. Baker was a familiar figure on the streets. He took a keen interest in life until the day of his death. Early last spring he appeared before Tarentum council and in a forceful speech urged the paving of the lower end of Second avenue.
Mrs. Baker died a few years ago.
He was the father of nine [should be ten] children, six of whom are living. They are: John Baker, of Tarentum; H.W. Baker, of Cleveland, Ohio; E.D. [Edward] Baker, of Clairton; Mrs. A.M. Daugherty, of Tarentum; Mrs. J.C. Plever, of Tarentum, and Miss Jane Baker, at home.
Funeral plans have not been made.
(obituary – Valley Daily News, Tarentum, PA 01 Dec 1925)
Mr. Baker came to Tarentum in 1850, when the town consisted of a mete cluster of houses along the Pennsylvania canal and near the mouth of Bull Creek. During the years that followed, he not only watched its steady growth but played a part in it. He took part in civic affairs, serving as a councilman and school director, about a half century ago. For years he was engaged in the hardware and roofing business. He did not leave off his activity in this line until compelled to do so by old age. He returned to work for brief periods when business pressed. In fact, only four years ago, he was seen working on the roof of the Baker building at Ross street and East Sixth avenue, so robust was his physique.
Mr. Baker possessed a remarkable memory and probably more of the early history of Tarentum that any one who has lived in this community in recent years.
He was born in Armstrong county April 10, 1832. He was married to Miss Mary Jane Daugherty, in Pittsburgh, on September 3, 1850. When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted and was mustered into service in Harrisburg. He was assigned to Co. I, 123rd Pennsylvania volunteers under Captain Robert D. Humes. He saw service in several battles. During the battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862, he lost his hearing as a result of the concussion of the big guns. He suffer deafness throughout his live.
Mr. Baker was a familiar figure on the streets. He took a keen interest in life until the day of his death. Early last spring he appeared before Tarentum council and in a forceful speech urged the paving of the lower end of Second avenue.
Mrs. Baker died a few years ago.
He was the father of nine [should be ten] children, six of whom are living. They are: John Baker, of Tarentum; H.W. Baker, of Cleveland, Ohio; E.D. [Edward] Baker, of Clairton; Mrs. A.M. Daugherty, of Tarentum; Mrs. J.C. Plever, of Tarentum, and Miss Jane Baker, at home.
Funeral plans have not been made.
(obituary – Valley Daily News, Tarentum, PA 01 Dec 1925)
David Baker, aged 93, oldest resident of Tarentum and one of the best known men of the Allegheny Valley, died at this home at Second avenue and Ross street this morning at 1:25. He had been invalid since last May when he fell and injured his foot, causing partial paralysis. His condition did not become serious until within the last few days.
Mr. Baker came to Tarentum in 1850, when the town consisted of a mete cluster of houses along the Pennsylvania canal and near the mouth of Bull Creek. During the years that followed, he not only watched its steady growth but played a part in it. He took part in civic affairs, serving as a councilman and school director, about a half century ago. For years he was engaged in the hardware and roofing business. He did not leave off his activity in this line until compelled to do so by old age. He returned to work for brief periods when business pressed. In fact, only four years ago, he was seen working on the roof of the Baker building at Ross street and East Sixth avenue, so robust was his physique.
Mr. Baker possessed a remarkable memory and probably more of the early history of Tarentum that any one who has lived in this community in recent years.
He was born in Armstrong county April 10, 1832. He was married to Miss Mary Jane Daugherty, in Pittsburgh, on September 3, 1850. When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted and was mustered into service in Harrisburg. He was assigned to Co. I, 123rd Pennsylvania volunteers under Captain Robert D. Humes. He saw service in several battles. During the battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862, he lost his hearing as a result of the concussion of the big guns. He suffer deafness throughout his live.
Mr. Baker was a familiar figure on the streets. He took a keen interest in life until the day of his death. Early last spring he appeared before Tarentum council and in a forceful speech urged the paving of the lower end of Second avenue.
Mrs. Baker died a few years ago.
He was the father of nine [should be ten] children, six of whom are living. They are: John Baker, of Tarentum; H.W. Baker, of Cleveland, Ohio; E.D. [Edward] Baker, of Clairton; Mrs. A.M. Daugherty, of Tarentum; Mrs. J.C. Plever, of Tarentum, and Miss Jane Baker, at home.
Funeral plans have not been made.
(obituary – Valley Daily News, Tarentum, PA 01 Dec 1925)
Mr. Baker came to Tarentum in 1850, when the town consisted of a mete cluster of houses along the Pennsylvania canal and near the mouth of Bull Creek. During the years that followed, he not only watched its steady growth but played a part in it. He took part in civic affairs, serving as a councilman and school director, about a half century ago. For years he was engaged in the hardware and roofing business. He did not leave off his activity in this line until compelled to do so by old age. He returned to work for brief periods when business pressed. In fact, only four years ago, he was seen working on the roof of the Baker building at Ross street and East Sixth avenue, so robust was his physique.
Mr. Baker possessed a remarkable memory and probably more of the early history of Tarentum that any one who has lived in this community in recent years.
He was born in Armstrong county April 10, 1832. He was married to Miss Mary Jane Daugherty, in Pittsburgh, on September 3, 1850. When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted and was mustered into service in Harrisburg. He was assigned to Co. I, 123rd Pennsylvania volunteers under Captain Robert D. Humes. He saw service in several battles. During the battle of Fredericksburg, December 13, 1862, he lost his hearing as a result of the concussion of the big guns. He suffer deafness throughout his live.
Mr. Baker was a familiar figure on the streets. He took a keen interest in life until the day of his death. Early last spring he appeared before Tarentum council and in a forceful speech urged the paving of the lower end of Second avenue.
Mrs. Baker died a few years ago.
He was the father of nine [should be ten] children, six of whom are living. They are: John Baker, of Tarentum; H.W. Baker, of Cleveland, Ohio; E.D. [Edward] Baker, of Clairton; Mrs. A.M. Daugherty, of Tarentum; Mrs. J.C. Plever, of Tarentum, and Miss Jane Baker, at home.
Funeral plans have not been made.
(obituary – Valley Daily News, Tarentum, PA 01 Dec 1925)
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