Abraham Baker

As printed in 1909

ABRAHAM BAKER.

Abraham Baker, a farmer of Jefferson township, living on the outskirts of Dayton, which is his post-office via rural route, No. 6, was born August 8, 1854, at the county infirmary, of which his father, Aaron Baker, was superintendent at the time. The latter came to this state from Maryland, but his mother, who in her maidenhood was Miss Nancy Simpson, came to Ohio from Pennsylvania. Soon after settling in this county Aaron Baker became identified with local politics, and as he exhibited an aptitude for that kind of work was appointed superintendent of the county infirmary, holding the office first in 1850 and for several terms thereafter. Seven children were born to him and his wife: Abraham, David, Charles, Webster, John, Alice and Marilda. Abraham Baker, the eldest of this family, grew to manhood under the wise guidance of his parents. His early years were not marked by anything of great importance, though in their course he decided that he should like to learn the carpenter’s trade, which he did, and in it acquired not a little skill, for he pursued it steadily for some time, but of late years he has been able to give less and less time to it as he has devoted himself with greater zest to the cultivation of his farm. Not only does he look to improving his own place and conditions, he also works eagerly in the councils of the Agricultural Board of Montgomery county, in which he sits as a representative of Jefferson township, for the advancement of farming and the betterment of farm life throughout the county. His unselfish devotion to this worthy cause and his many and untiring efforts in its behalf should obtain for him the gratitude of his fellow-citizens.

On the 22d of November, 1878, Mr. Baker wedded the woman of his choice, Miss Mary Caylor, who was born on the 9th of October, 1853, a daughter of Uriah and Sarah Caylor, who live in this county. Mrs. Baker is a member of the Mount Carmel Reformed Church, to which, both in its work and social affairs she gives generously of her time and energy. Mr. Baker is not a member of any church though the life he leads is exemplary and evidences those qualities which we customarily denominate Christian. Mr. and Mrs. Baker live in a cozy little home, where they are always most cordial in their reception of their friends.

As printed in History of the city of Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio (1909). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.