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Robert Baker

Birth	:	30 Aug 1817 Carlton Scroop, South Kesteven District, Lincolnshire, England
Death	:	28 Jun 1905 Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Beth Abraham Cemetery, Ferndale, Oakland County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4508290, -83.1285990
Description	:	ROBERT BAKER, farmer and stockraiser of Viola Township, is a native of England, born in Carlton Scrook (Scroop), August 3, 1817. He is the eldest son of Charles and Mary Baker. His father was a tamer and breaker of horses, Robert Baker was reared to the life of a farmer, but his education was entirely neglected, as he was never sent to school. He worked by the year until his marriage, which occurred May 20, 1844, to Eliza Ower (Owen), the youngest of eleven children of Thomas and Mary (Clay) Ower (Owen). In 1851 Mr. Baker and his family emigrated... Read More	ROBERT BAKER, farmer and stockraiser of Viola Township, is a native of England, born in Carlton Scrook (Scroop), August 3, 1817. He is the eldest son of Charles and Mary Baker. His father was a tamer and breaker of horses, Robert Baker was reared to the life of a farmer, but his education was entirely neglected, as he was never sent to school. He worked by the year until his marriage, which occurred May 20, 1844, to Eliza Ower (Owen), the youngest of eleven children of Thomas and Mary (Clay) Ower (Owen). In 1851 Mr. Baker and his family emigrated from England to America, landing in the city of New York. From that city they went to Davenport, Iowa, making part of the journey by the lakes, and the rest by teams. They located and bought property in Davenport, and Mr. Baker cultivated a farm in Scott County. In 1870 the Baker family came to Audubon County, Iowa, and settled on section 16, Melville Township, and the following year he removed to his present farm, which contains 280 acres of fine land, well improved. He is extensively engaged in feeding stock, making large shipments annually. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are the parents of seven children Mary J., wife of Charles Hoffman; William, at home; Anna, wife of C. L. Hotchkiss; John T., married Minerva Hooton (Booton); Sarah J., wife of John Oliver; James K., married Ella Hooton (Booton); Nellie, wife of E. J. Smith. They have twenty two grandchildren. When Mr. Baker moved from Rock Island to Davenport he had but 75 cents in money, a wife and three children; but his energy, industry and good management have brought their reward. He has accumulated a handsome competency for himself and wife in their declining years. They are both hale and hearty and active in mind and body, the hardships they endured in the infancy of the county seeming to give strength and vigor to both. From: 1889 Biographical History of Shelby and Audubon counties, pp. 795. (Contributed by Uncloudy_Day.)

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Where is Robert Baker's memorial?
Robert Baker's memorial is located at: Beth Abraham Cemetery, Ferndale, Oakland County, USA.
When did Robert Baker death?
Robert Baker death on 28 Jun 1905 in Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Baker's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4508290
Longitude: -83.1285990

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Baker

(1795 - 1860)

Mary Kercheval Baker

(1792 - 1858)

Spouse

Eliza “Grandma” Owen Baker

(1822 - 1905)

Siblings

Henry Baker

(1819 - 1863)

Children

Mary Jane Baker Hoffman

(1846 - 1893)

William Baker

(1848 - 1924)

John Thomas Baker Sr.

(1853 - 1935)

Sarah Josepheen Baker Oliver

(1856 - 1926)

James Kelsey Baker

(1858 - 1929)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 42.4508290, -83.1285990

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Coordinate: 42.5030990, -83.2096400

16. Veterans Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 42.3899000, -83.0528810

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Coordinate: 42.4808006, -83.0233002

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Coordinate: 42.5196880, -83.0644300

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Coordinate: 42.4117012, -83.0280991

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Coordinate: 42.4609690, -83.2437940

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Coordinate: 42.5359612, -83.1460571

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24. Beth Olem Cemetery
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