BAKER, Jacob

BAKER, WORDEN

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 1/18/2014 at 00:20:11

Biography ~ Jacob Baker

"Biographical and Historical Record of
Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa"
(Lewis Publishing Company (1887)) p. 637

JACOB BAKER, deceased, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, September 20, 1820, son of Jacob and Mary Baker. In 1852 he went to California, where he remained until 1861. He was married in Davenport, Iowa, in April, 1862, to Mary C. Worden, daughter of John and Margaret Worden, and they have two children - Mina and William.

At his death Mr. Baker left 160 acres of land. His estimable wife resides on the homestead. Her grandfather lived to be 104 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Baker have always held high places in the community.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, January of 2014