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Stephen Emory Baker

Birth	:	Feb 1869 Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Feb 1912 Delphos, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bethel Cemetery, Eden Township, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6659260, -93.7716150
Plot	:	temporary marker 3-6
Description	:	Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday February 29, 1912 Emory Baker took leave of this life, February 19, 1912 at Delphos, Iowa aged forty-three years. He was born in Decatur County, Iowa to John Wesley Baker and Mary M. Gravatt Baker. His mother died in 1898. Emory was the eighth of nine children born of the home, four brothers and four sisters. His wife and two sons, Arthur Baker and Stephen Lawrence Baker are still left with the aged father, brothers and sisters to mourn his departure. The obituary notes written by an acquaintance, speak... Read More	Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday February 29, 1912 Emory Baker took leave of this life, February 19, 1912 at Delphos, Iowa aged forty-three years. He was born in Decatur County, Iowa to John Wesley Baker and Mary M. Gravatt Baker. His mother died in 1898. Emory was the eighth of nine children born of the home, four brothers and four sisters. His wife and two sons, Arthur Baker and Stephen Lawrence Baker are still left with the aged father, brothers and sisters to mourn his departure. The obituary notes written by an acquaintance, speak of him as always kind and honest in his dealings with his fellow man. For a long time, he was a member of the Baptist Church at Bethel and an active worker. He was not in membership with any church of late years. Not long since in a conversation he claimed to be a Christian and from thence forward intended to lead a righteous life. During the last days of his life on earth, he remarked to his son he was ready to go. His remains were brought to Davis City, February 19th, and the funeral services were held in the old Bethel Baptist Church on the day following and interment was made in the burying ground at the church. A large congregation was present. Rev. Wehn of the Methodist Church of Davis city had charge:

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Where is Stephen Emory Baker's memorial?
Stephen Emory Baker's memorial is located at: Bethel Cemetery, Eden Township, Decatur County, USA.
When did Stephen Emory Baker death?
Stephen Emory Baker death on 12 Feb 1912 in Delphos, Ringgold County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.6659260
Longitude: -93.7716150

Family Members:

Parent

John Wesley Baker

(1825 - 1913)

Mary M. Gravatt Baker

(1830 - 1897)

Spouse

Emma Susan “Emily” Honn Baker

(1863 - 1926)

Siblings

William Baker

(unknow - unknow)

Minerva V. “Aunt Sis” Baker Bennett

(1850 - 1934)

Margaret Rebecca Baker Leeper

(1859 - 1945)

James Moses Baker

(1864 - 1936)

Jasper McClellan Baker

(1865 - 1948)

Thomas Riley Baker

(1867 - 1932)

Joseph Woodard “Woody” Baker

(1875 - 1912)

Children

William Arthur Baker

(1889 - 1969)

Stephen Lawrence Baker

(1895 - 1972)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Gore Cemetery
Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6599362, -93.7980080

2. Campbell Burying Ground
Leon, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6888910, -93.7391110

3. Old Davis City Cemetery
Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6415100, -93.8115800

4. Manchester Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7078971, -93.7592232

5. IOOF Cemetery
Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6405800, -93.8174600

6. Hatfield Cemetery
Leon, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6888920, -93.7168880

7. New Salem Cemetery
Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6304591, -93.7118661

8. County Home Cemetery
Eden Township, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6916699, -93.7016101

9. Meek Cemetery
Leon, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7047005, -93.7061005

10. Chastain Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6915000, -93.6884000

11. Hamilton Cemetery
Pleasanton, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5956001, -93.7478027

12. Dale Cemetery
Pleasanton, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6211014, -93.6936035

13. Waller Cemetery
Decatur City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333340, -93.8168900

14. Miller Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7026000, -93.8592000

15. Campbell Cemetery
Pleasanton, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5892760, -93.7632110

16. New Buda Cemetery
Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6027448, -93.8314819

17. Leon Cemetery
Leon, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7434006, -93.7572021

18. Palestine Cemetery
Leon, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7422986, -93.7954545

19. Cowles Cemetery
Pleasanton, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6058006, -93.6999969

20. Terre Haute Cemetery
Terre Haute, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6836646, -93.8800621

21. Mount Tabor Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7178000, -93.6818000

22. Gammill Cemetery
Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6068993, -93.6857986

23. Salem Mennonite Cemetery
Leon, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7392000, -93.7060000

24. Saint Marys Cemetery
Woodland, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6761017, -93.6556015