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John Allen Baker

Birth	:	23 Apr 1860 Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	1940 Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater, Lunenburg County, Canada
Coordinate	:	44.3819400, -64.5285800
Inscription	:	BAKER (HENLEY) Annie M. 1861 1956 wife BAKER John Allen 1860 1940
Description	:	J. Allan Baker Bridgewater Bulletin, January, 1940. J. Allan Baker, one of Bridgewater's well-known and highly regarded citizens, died at his home on Victoria Road on Friday evening, at 9:30 o'clock. Ill with a heart ailment for several weeks the end came quite suddenly and unexpectedly. Of a friendly and genial nature, he was highly respected by all who knew him. Kindly and sympathetically disposed towards the sick and afflicted, he devoted much of his time to ministering to their comfort. Born at Chelsea, April 23rd, 1860, he was in his 80th. year and was the youngest of a family of... Read More	J. Allan Baker Bridgewater Bulletin, January, 1940. J. Allan Baker, one of Bridgewater's well-known and highly regarded citizens, died at his home on Victoria Road on Friday evening, at 9:30 o'clock. Ill with a heart ailment for several weeks the end came quite suddenly and unexpectedly. Of a friendly and genial nature, he was highly respected by all who knew him. Kindly and sympathetically disposed towards the sick and afflicted, he devoted much of his time to ministering to their comfort. Born at Chelsea, April 23rd, 1860, he was in his 80th. year and was the youngest of a family of twelve children. His parents were the late William and Jane Gilmore Baker, both natives of Chelsea. During his earlier years he lived in the United States and at Marlboro, Mass., married Miss Annie Henley, of Chelsea. Coming to Bridgewater about thirty-seven years ago, he conducted a meat and ice business. Retiring several years ago he relinquished his cares to his two sons, Chester and Hugh, but still retained a keen interest in the business. Five years ago on February 26th, he and his bride of fifty years celebrated their golden anniversary and were "at home" to a large number of relatives and friends. A veteran member of Acacia Lodge A.F.& A.M., he held the office of tyler for over a decade. He was a Shriner of Philae Temple and for 43 years was a member of LaHave Lodge, I.O.O.F., having received his Past Grand's veteran jewel just recently. In religion he was a faithful member of the United Baptist Church and in politics an ardent supporter of the Conservative party. Surviving besides his widow are four sons, Chester, Oran, and Hugh, of Bridgewater; and Archie, of Regina; two daughters, Ida (Mrs. Robert Miller), of Bridgewater; and Eva, at home. Two sons, Walter and Harry, predeceased him a number of years ago. Also surviving is an 88 year old brother, Nahum Baker of Chelsea. The funeral was held from his late residence on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was attended with Masonic honours. The officiating clergyman was Rev. R.E. Whitney, pastor of the United Baptist Church. Members of the LaHave Lodge, I.O.O.F., attended the funeral in a body. The pall bearers were Mr.Baker's three sons, Chester, Oran, and Hugh; his son-in-law, Robert Miller; and his two nephews,Norman W. Baker and William A.Baker, of Middleton, who arrived here by motor Monday noon. NOTE: Son Archibald Kenneth Baker born March 19 1904 death poss Aug 18/19 2000 Victoria BC, AGE 97 YRS. burial ? married June 30 1934 Bessie Criddle of Percy Criddle and Lucrecia Borden. two children 1. Rhonda Baker 2. Sharon Baker

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Family Members:

Parent

William Andrew Baker

(1817 - 1870)

Jane Henderson Gillmore Baker

(1819 - 1899)

Spouse

Annie Marie Henley Baker

(1861 - 1956)

Siblings

(1842 - 1910)

(1849 - 1929)

(1851 - 1941)

(1858 - 1914)

Children

Walter W Baker

(1886 - 1907)

Harry A Baker

(1887 - 1918)

Ida Florence Baker Miller

(1891 - 1983)

Chester Arthur Baker

(1892 - 1960)

Oran Wilfred Baker

(1895 - 1980)

Hugh Bryden Baker

(1897 - 1988)

Eva Jane Baker Hudgins

(1900 - 1989)

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Coordinate: 44.3819400, -64.5285800

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