Eli Collins Baker and Sarah Ann Barlow

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Husband Eli Collins Baker [4387]

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      Born: 26 Jul 1826 - , Watertown, Jefferson, NY ^{1 2 3 4 5 6}
 Christened:
      Died: 26 Nov 1889 - at home, Watertown, Jefferson, NY ^{6 7}
     Buried: 1889 - Brookside Cem, Watertown, Jefferson, NY ⁸

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Father: Thomas Baker [4392] (1788-1841)
Mother: Betsey Tolman [4391] (1788-1866) ⁵

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    Married: 1 Nov 1848 ^{2 4 5 9}

More records for this person:
Directories ¹⁰, farmer, 1890 - , Watertown, Jefferson, NY
Obituary ^{11 12}
Other references ¹

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Wife Sarah Ann Barlow [4386] ^{5 6}

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AKA: Stears
      Born: 16 Aug 1826 - , Rodman, Jefferson, NY ^{1 2 3 6 13}
 Christened:
      Died: 20 Nov 1908 - , Watertown, Jefferson, NY ^{6 8}
     Buried: 1908 - Brookside Cem, Watertown, Jefferson, NY ^{6 8}

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Father: Samuel W. Barlow [4348] (1798-1834) ¹⁴
Mother: Bethiah H. Mantle [808] (1800-1890)

More records for this person:
Obituary ¹⁵

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Children

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1 F Olive A. Baker [4390]

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      Born: Apr 1853 - , , Jefferson, NY ^{1 3 13 16 17}
 Christened:
      Died: 1935 ^{16 17}
     Buried: 1935 - Brookside Cem, Watertown, Jefferson, NY ¹⁶
Spouse: Charles Grandison Baldwin [4394] (1851-1901) ¹ Marr: 5 Sep 1872 - , Watertown, Jefferson, NY ^{1 13 18}

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2 F Emma C. Baker [4388]

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      Born: Sep 1856 - , Watertown, Jefferson, NY ^{1 6 13 16 17}
 Christened:
      Died: 1937 ^{16 17}
     Buried: 1937 - Brookside Cem, Watertown, Jefferson, NY ¹⁶
Spouse: Stephen Richardson Cleveland [4396] (1855-1922) Marr: 26 May 1881 - , , , NY ^{1 6 13 18}

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3 F Florence B. Baker [4389]

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      Born: Aug 1861 - , of Watertown, Jefferson, NY ^{4 13 16 17}
 Christened:
      Died: Nov 1939 - , of Watertown, Jefferson, NY ^{16 17 19}
     Buried: 1939 - Brookside Cem, Watertown, Jefferson, NY ¹⁶
Spouse: Charles Guilford Comstock [4393] (1851-1911) Marr: 14 Jan 1892 - , Watertown, Jefferson, NY ^{1 13 18}

1 B170. The National Society of the DAR Records, V. 1-152, by the DAR; some of the records transcribed on the internet and available at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/.

2 A History of the Town of Sullivan, New Hampshire, 1777-1917 (by Rev. J. L. Seward, Vol. II, (copyright 1921 by Seward Est, Kenne, NH); published online at http://www.archive.org/stream/historyoftownofs02sewa/historyoftownofs02sewa_djvu.txt), p. 827.

3 C85.5. State Census, year 1855.

4 C88. United States Federal Census, year 1880.

5 "Baker Family, The Family of Thomas Tolman 4580 Individuals," Internet site located at http://millennium.fortunecity.com/jamestown/533/family_tree/1881.html.

6 N65. Watertown Daily Times (Watertown, NY), (newspaper) digital scans published on the internet at fultonhistory.com; and transcribed for some individuals at findagrave.com.

7 CM045. Brookside Cemetery (Watertown, NY) (by Alice Corbett, compiler, 2003; published on the internet at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~aliecor/Cemeteries/Town_of_Watertown/Brookside_Cem/brookside.htm), says d. Nov. 29, 1889 but that must be in error, as his death was in the newspaper on Nov. 27th.

8 CM045. Brookside Cemetery (Watertown, NY) (by Alice Corbett, compiler, 2003; published on the internet at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~aliecor/Cemeteries/Town_of_Watertown/Brookside_Cem/brookside.htm).

9 B170. The National Society of the DAR Records, V. 1-152, by the DAR; some of the records transcribed on the internet and available at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/, p. 827.

10 B180. Gazetteer of Jefferson County, N.Y, "Town of Watertown", by Child, Hamilton, Publisher (Hamilton Child: 1890); copies published on the internet at http://jefferson.nygenweb.net/childwat.htm, and http://jefferson.nygenweb.net/childwac.htm, and http://www.nnygenealogy.com/watertownBD1890ac.htm.

11 N65. Watertown Daily Times (Watertown, NY), (newspaper) digital scans published on the internet at fultonhistory.com; and transcribed for some individuals at findagrave.com, 1889 Nov. 27, page 8. "The news of the death of Mr. E. Collins Baker, of the town of Watertown, will cause sadness in many hearts. He died at his residence last night, after a brief illness, in the 65th year of his age. Mr. Baker was well known throughout the county and his reputation for integrity was as general as his acquaintances."

12 N65. Watertown Daily Times (Watertown, NY), (newspaper) digital scans published on the internet at fultonhistory.com; and transcribed for some individuals at findagrave.com, 1889 Nov. 30, page 8. "The late E. Collins Baker.
The funeral of E. Collins Baker took place from his late residence in the town of Watertown at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. Dr. Fisk, of this city, officiating. The interment took place at Brookside, Notwithstanding the storm and the condition of the road, there was a numerous attendance of the friends of the deceased and the family.
Mr. Baker was at work as usual on Monday in the evening he went to the barn to make the usual preparations for the night, and while there was suddenly attacked by a pain in the chest, near the heart ...the end was sudden and unlooked for. His daughter Florence was sitting alone with him, when, without a sign or warning, the life passed from the body like the snuffing of a candle....
Mr. Baker was one of the best known farmers in the country.... He was beloved by those who knew him best, and what more can be said in praise of any man?
The deceased leaves a wife and three daughters - Mrs. C. G. Baldwin and Mrs. S. R. Cleveland, of this city, and Miss Florence Baker, who lives at the family home in the town of Watertown."

13 C90. United States Federal Census, year 1900.

14 B180. Gazetteer of Jefferson County, N.Y, "Town of Watertown", by Child, Hamilton, Publisher (Hamilton Child: 1890); copies published on the internet at http://jefferson.nygenweb.net/childwat.htm, and http://jefferson.nygenweb.net/childwac.htm, and http://www.nnygenealogy.com/watertownBD1890ac.htm, under Jacob Stears family sketch.

15 N65. Watertown Daily Times (Watertown, NY), (newspaper) digital scans published on the internet at fultonhistory.com; and transcribed for some individuals at findagrave.com, 1908 Nov. 21, page 5. "Entered into Rest...
BAKER - In this city, Nov. 20. 1908, Sarah A, widow of Collins Baker, aged 82 years and 3-months. The funeral will be held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Charles G. Comstock, 262 Ten Eyck street, Sunday afternoon at 7(?).
Interment at Brookside."

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"Mrs. Sarah A. Baker.
Mrs. Sarah A. Baker, widow of E. Collins Baker, died last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles G. Comstock, 262 TenEyck street, aged 82 years, 3 months and 11 days.
She was married to Mr. Baker Nov. 1, 184_. His death occurred Nov. 26, 1886. Mrs. Baker is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Olive A. Baldwin, Mrs. S. R. Cleveland, and Mrs. Charles G. Comstock, all of this city, and one sister, Mrs. Simeon Rockwell of Rutland.
Her pastor, Rev. Moses H. Harris, D. D. of All Souls church, contributes this testimonial to her life and character:
"Rarely do we see greater love and devotion on the past of children than was manifested towards this good mother through the years as they came and went. He life has been found always just and upright, consistent, sincere and truthful, exemplary in domestic relations, a kind neighbor, affable and sympathizing, she was devoutly friendly\\. She had the kindest of natures, her heart seemed a fountain of loving kindness. What a cordial greeting was here, what a beaming friendliness on her face...."
The funeral will be held at the home of C. G. Comstock, 262 Ten Eyck street, Sunday afternoon at 2, Dr. M. H. Harris officiating. Burial will be made in Brookside cemetery."

16 CM076. Find-A-Grave (cemetery records) as contributed by the public; published on the internet at http://www.findagrave.com/.

17 M184. Northern New York Genealogy : Death Notices, published on the internet at http://www.nnygenealogy.com/deathnotices.asp, 2004.

18 M185. Northern New York: Marriage Records, Published on the internet at http://www.nnygenealogy.com/Marriages.asp, 2004.

19 (Syracuse) Syracuse Journal; (newspaper) digital scans published on the internet at fultonhistory.com.

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