"In the death of David Baker, who died Sunday, March 15, at the age of 77 years and almost seven months, the town of Glover has lost one of its well-known and highly respected citizens. He was born in 1830 on the farm where almost all his life was spent and where he died. One in a family of five children of Thomas and Huldah (Dwinell) Baker, he is survived by only one brother, Thomas, a resident of North Dakota. Enjoying the advantages of academic education in St. Johnsbury and other places, he followed the vocation of teaching for several years with marked success. On October 24, 1855, he married Emily H. Cutler of West Glover, who survives to mourn his loss. Of the 12 children born to them, four died in infancy, and the remaining eight are all living, five in the West, and three in Vermont. Mr. Baker did not seek public position although filling for a time several of the offices in the gift of the townspeople. His life was devoted to the cultivation of his farm and to the kindly oversight and liberal maintenance of his family and the education of his children. In 1868 he and his wife became members of the Congregational church at West Glover, and he was always deeply interested in its welfare, serving for many years as superintendent of its Sunday school, always being a liberal contributor to its financial support. At the time of his death Mr. Baker was the oldest member of the church in West Glover, which loses in him a most efficient friend and helper. For several years he has been in declining health, and for many months a great sufferer, but always noticeably patient and uncomplaining. To the last he was tenderly cared for by his wife, his inseparable companion for more than 52 years, and by his son Ernest, who occupies the farm, assisted from time to time by others of the children. The funeral service was held at West Glover Thursday afternoon Mar. 19. the Rev. A. B. Ross officiating and speaking well chosen and appropriate words of comfort and admonition to the family circle and friends who gathered in honor of his Interment was made in the family lot in the West Glover cemetery. In view of his religious faith and his long period of suffering these words of scripture seem most appropriate: After he patiently endured, he obtained the promise." [Orleans County Monitor, 3/23/1908]
"In the death of David Baker, who died Sunday, March 15, at the age of 77 years and almost seven months, the town of Glover has lost one of its well-known and highly respected citizens. He was born in 1830 on the farm where almost all his life was spent and where he died. One in a family of five children of Thomas and Huldah (Dwinell) Baker, he is survived by only one brother, Thomas, a resident of North Dakota. Enjoying the advantages of academic education in St. Johnsbury and other places, he followed the vocation of teaching for several years with marked success. On October 24, 1855, he married Emily H. Cutler of West Glover, who survives to mourn his loss. Of the 12 children born to them, four died in infancy, and the remaining eight are all living, five in the West, and three in Vermont. Mr. Baker did not seek public position although filling for a time several of the offices in the gift of the townspeople. His life was devoted to the cultivation of his farm and to the kindly oversight and liberal maintenance of his family and the education of his children. In 1868 he and his wife became members of the Congregational church at West Glover, and he was always deeply interested in its welfare, serving for many years as superintendent of its Sunday school, always being a liberal contributor to its financial support. At the time of his death Mr. Baker was the oldest member of the church in West Glover, which loses in him a most efficient friend and helper. For several years he has been in declining health, and for many months a great sufferer, but always noticeably patient and uncomplaining. To the last he was tenderly cared for by his wife, his inseparable companion for more than 52 years, and by his son Ernest, who occupies the farm, assisted from time to time by others of the children. The funeral service was held at West Glover Thursday afternoon Mar. 19. the Rev. A. B. Ross officiating and speaking well chosen and appropriate words of comfort and admonition to the family circle and friends who gathered in honor of his Interment was made in the family lot in the West Glover cemetery. In view of his religious faith and his long period of suffering these words of scripture seem most appropriate: After he patiently endured, he obtained the promise." [Orleans County Monitor, 3/23/1908]
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