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Born 1872, Pike Township
From 20th century history of Springfield, and Clark County, Ohio, and representative citizens (1908)
SIDNEY GRANT BAKER, who in partnership with his brother operates the Baker Brothers' general store of Dialton, is one of the leading business men of the village and was born June 22, 1872, on his father's farm in Pike Township, Clark County, Ohio. He is a son of Samuel and Melinda (Jenkins) Baker.
Samuel Baker was born December 10, 1830, near Lawrenceville, German Township, Clark County, Ohio, and when about six weeks old his father, Martin Baker, who came from Virginia at a very early period and located in German Township, Clark County, removed to near Dialton, where the remainder of his life was spent. Here Samuel followed threshing for a number of years, using a horse-power machine, and was also engaged in making tile for some years. He served four years in the army, enlisting in the Forty-fourth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and also in the Eighth Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and participated in numerous important engagements, among them the battles of Gettysburg and Martin's Ferry. Samuel Baker was married September 26, 1871, to Melinda Jenkins, a native of German Township and a daughter of David and Elizabeth Jenkins, the former of whom died at the age of forty-six years, the latter living to the advanced age of eighty years. Four children were born to Samuel and Melinda Baker, namely: Viola (Mrs. Clinton Huffman), and Sidney Grant, who were twins; and Asa M. and Charles 0., who were also twins. Samuel Baker was always a very successful farmer and at the time of his death, which occurred September 26, 1903, was the owner of over 300 acres of fine farming land. He is survived by his widow.
Sidney Grant Baker was reared on his father's farm and received his educational training at the district schools of the township, later attending Nelson's Business College for two winters. On March 1, 1898, he purchased his present business from Baisinger and Smith and conducted it for one year, when he formed a partnership with his brother Asa M., and has since operated the business under the firm name of Baker Brothers. Baker Brothers ' general store is recognized as one of the leading business enterprises of the village of Dialton and enjoys an extensive patronage from the residents in this locality.
Mr. Sidney G. Baker was married September 26, 1900, to Olive 0. Overholtz, a daughter of Jonas and Laura (Hupp) Overholtz, who reside near Lawrenceville, German Township. Mrs. Baker has one sister, Lena, who married W. Circle. Mr. and Mrs. Baker have one child, Lucille Irene, born July 19, 1902.
Politically Mr. Baker is a Republican and has served a year as central committeeman. He and his wife are both members of the Reformed Church, of which he is a deacon, being also superintendent of the Sunday-school.
Mr. A. M. Baker was married February 17, 1904, to Mary E. Spence, daughter of G. A. and Mary Spence, whose sketch appears in this work. Mr. Baker and wife have two children — Corene, born January 25, 1905, and [name withheld], born June 8, 1907.
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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