Married January 14th 1857
in Livonia, Livingston County, New York.

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Rochester Democrat and Republican
Rochester, Monroe County, New York.
Tuesday, February 19, 1901

CAPTAIN SHELBY BAKER.

Honored Veteran, Gallant Sea Captain and Respected Merchant Gone.

Captain Shelby Baker, of South Livonia, died Sunday forenoon after a long period of declining health, at the age of 74 years. Mr. Baker was one of the most thoroughly respected citizens in Livonia, a high type of honorable, capable self- poised manhood. He enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Thirty-six New York Volunteers in 1862, and by successive promotions became first lieutenant of Company F, same regiment, and fought through the war. After his discharge he became a sailor and again proved his competency by being promoted to the command of a ship engaged in the California trade. His experience was large, some of his interesting voyages taking him into almost every navigable sea.
Until his health failed he had been a merchant at South Livonia for over twenty years, and much of the time postmaster. He was a Republican in politics, a prominent member of the E. . Gilbert Grand Army Post and a member of the Livingston County Historical Society. Mr. Baker married in 1857 Miss M. S. Sharp, of South Livonia, who survives him with one adopted daughter.

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The Gazette
Livonia, Livingston County, New York.
Friday, February 22, 1901

DEATH OF CAPT. BAKER

Capt Shelby Baker, whose sickness had been of long duration, died at his home at South Livonia Sunday morning, at the age of 74. The funeral services were held from the house Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Pullman officiating. Miss Edith Damon sang "There is a Land Mine Eye Hath Seen," and Mr Damon, Dr. Squires, Miss Damon and Miss Reed gave a selection. The services were attended by all of his comrades of the Grand Army post who were able to go and by friends from Geneseo, Dansville, Conesus and this village. A brief sketch of Capt. Baker's busy life will be published next week. He was a brave soldier, an honest, generous, kind-hearted man. No one in Livonia had more friends, or was more deserving of them. His sympathy went out to every one in trouble. His wife and daughter had the first place in his affections, and his love for them was repaid by the patient, tender care bestowed by them upon him, all through an illness that was accompanied by so many sad features. All who knew him feel that they have lost a friend whose loyalty was never doubted.

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The Livingston Democrat
Geneseo, Livingston County, New York.
Sunday, February 24, 1901

South Livonia

Mr. Shelby Baker, one of the best known citizens in the town of Livonia died at his home in South Livonia Sunday morning last in his 75th year, having been confined to his bed for the past thirteen months. He was a man highly esteemed by all classes of people for his sterling qualities. Mr. Baker was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Baker, and was born in the town of Livonia. He was well informed on all the subjects of the day, being a great reader and had also traveled extensively in his younger days. In 1849 he went to California in pursuit of gold and was very successful in his search, afterwards spent three years on a whaling vessel and in the time visited nearly every port in the world. He served to the war of the rebellion from 1863 to 1865, enlisting at sergeant in Company C, 136th regiment, but afterwards promoted to lieutenant, he was in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Lookout Mountain, also with Sherman on his march from Atlanta to the sea, never being wounded or suffering a days sickness during the time. In 1857 he was married to Miss Marietta Sharp, who survives him, as does also one daughter. In his death his family, his friends and the community in general suffer an irreparable loss, but he leaves his foot prints behind him. The funeral was held from the house yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. W. F. Pullman, pastor of the Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. F. W. Reynolds of Elmira. The services at the grave will be in charge of the Grand Army Post, of which Mr. Baker was a member. A tender, loving husband and father, a wise, sympathizing, helpful friend has passed away, leaving, however, the joy of a sweet memory, the inspiration of a noble example.

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The Le Roy Gazett
Le Roy, Genesee County, New York.
Wednesday, February 27, 1901

Captain Shelby Baker, of South Livonia, died at his home in that place recently, aged 74 years. Shelby was a soldier in the Civil war, enlisting in company C. 136th New York Volunteers, in 1862 and was rapidly promoted.

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Co. F, of the 136th New York Infantry.

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