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Born 1831
From 20th century history of Springfield, and Clark County, Ohio, and representative citizens (1908), The History of Clark County Ohio, (1881)
A. A. BAKER, physician and surgeon, Springfield. Dr. Baker is a lifetime resident of Clark County, and for many years has been a noted physician and surgeon in the locality in which he has done business. As one of our prominent men, then, he is deserving of a place in the history of the county. He was born in 1831, near Enon, and, during his boyhood, received an excellent education; his parents, Ezra D. and Anne (Morgan) Baker, reared four children, —Cassandra, Leander, Gustavius and our subject. In 1845, Dr. Baker commenced the study of medicine under Dr. J. J. McElhinney, of Dayton; in 1846 and 1847, he attended medical lectures at Starling College, Ohio, since which time he has practiced his profession in this and Champaign Counties. His marriage to Miss Maggie Miller was celebrated in 1845; she isof the old Shellabarger stock that have ever been noted in the history of this and Champaign Counties; their children are four in number—Annetta M., Elizabeth A., Scipio E. and Nellie B.; the eldest daughter, Annetta, is the wife of Dr. E. Myers, who is now & partner of his father-in-law. In 1870, Dr. Baker graduated at the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati, although a highly reputable and educated physician, but wishing a diploma from one of the oldest schools in the West, and that the efficient instruction imparted at that institution would be of benefit to him, besides the release from business cares, determined him in this matter. Wishing to engage in a city practice, he came to Springfield in 1880 and associated in business with Dr. Myers, still being near enough his old patrons, who are loth to give him up. During the war, he was appointed Surgeon of the 53d O. N. G., but was forced to resign on account of disability. The Doctor is one of those genial men who will surely merit the confidence of the citizens of Springfield, and he already possesses this of numerous patrons in his former place of residence. His father is now the oldest living settler of Madison Township, and was County Commissioner four terms, besides being actively engaged in the county’s business enterprises for many years. His mother died in 1867 at the age of 63 years.
As printed in The History of Clark County Ohio, (1881). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
ALONZO ADDISON BAKER, M. D., who was formerly in active practice as a physician and surgeon in Clark County, located in Springfield in 1880 and there resided until his death February 5, 1895. He was born in 1831 on his father's farm near Enon, Clark County, Ohio, his parents being Ezra D. and Anne (Morgan) Baker. TJie Baker family has long been one of prominence in Clark County. Ezra Baker, father of the late Dr. Baker, attained a very advanced age, at the time of his death being the oldest living settler of Madison Township. He served four terms as county commissioner of Clark County and during almost all of his active life was a man of public affairs. He survived his wife many years, her death taking place in 1867. They had four children, namely: Cassandra, Leander, Gustavus and Alonzo A.
Alonzo A. Baker entered upon the study of medicine in 1845 and during the two following years attended medical lectures at Starling College, Subsequently lie was gi'adiiated from the Ohio Medical College, at Cincinnati. Dr. Baker married, and he and his wife became the parents of four children, namely: Annetta M., wife of Dr. E. Myers; Elizabeth A., wife of Edgar N. Lupfer; Scipio E., and Nellie B., deceased. Scipio E. Baker is now one of Spring-field's leading manufacturers. He is president and treasurer of the Champion Chemical Company, and president of the Foos Gas Engine Company. He owns a beautiful home at the northeast corner of High and Sycamore Streets.
Dr. Baker became interested in several large business enterprises, among which we may mention The Champion Chemical Co. and The Springfield Metallic Casket Co., he having been one of the original organizers of both.
As printed in 20th century history of Springfield, and Clark County, Ohio, and representative citizens (1908). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
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