Clearfield Enterprise
Clearfield, Iowa
April 2, 1925

Charlotte, daughter of Robert and Mary Harris, was born in Yorkshire England, Dec. 17, 1848. Departed this life March 26, 1925 age 76 years, 3 months and 9 days.

She came with her parents to Montreal Canada when 2 years old. They came to Sandwich, Ill. when she was 16, afterward moving to Taylor County, Iowa where she met Ransford B. Baker, to whom she was married March 20, 1872. They settled on a farm in Grant Township. To them were given nine children. All survive their mother except Lew Grant, who died at the age of 3 months and 25 days.

They continued to live on the farm until Mr. Baker’s death Nov. 15, 1911. Mrs. Baker came to Clearfield with three daughters in the spring of 1912 where she spent her remaining years.

Her life was greatly devoted to loved ones, no task being too great for her willing hands. As she grew frail in health it was the privilege of her children to tenderly care for her.

Many happy memories of these sons and daughters cluster about the early home where Father and Mother planned together for their home and family.

All the children live in Clearfield vicinity except Horace who lives near Beaconsville, Iowa.

In young womanhood Mrs. Baker confessed Christ in whom she trusted to the end of life. She leaves to mourn her loss four sons and four daughters, 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, two brothers, one sister besides other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. Muir. Interment was in Clearfield Cemetery. [Poem]

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