BAKER, OTIS ALLEN, son of Ira Stillman and Sarah Ann (Allen) Baker, was born at the ancestral home on Brook Street, Rehoboth, April 23, 1838. He received his education in the common schools. He was twice married: (1) to Mary E. Bliss, daughter of George and Elizabeth Bliss of Rehoboth, of whom was born a daughter who died in infancy; and (2) to Harriet L. Martin of Rehoboth, daughter of Luther A. and Harriet L. Martin. When quite young he learned the mason's trade and later was a contractor in Boston. Love of country and loyalty to the same were his strong characteristics, and when the Civil War broke out he was one of the first to enlist,—April 16, 1861. He distinguished himself us a sohlier and officer, and served his country until the close of the war, being mustered out May 12, 1865. He was wounded at Bull Run and curried the bullet in his arm to the day of his death. His military record is given in the chapter on Rehoboth Soldiers in the Civil War. It is worthy of record that he served as captain in two different companies, one of which was the notable Company H of the Third Mass. Infantry. Sergeant William H. Luther, who served under him in both companies, thus voices the universal esteem in which he was held by his men:
"He was one of the noblest men I ever met with, a character above reproach. He asked no man to go where he would not go. His one idea of life seemed to he to do his duty. While commanding strict obedience, he rendered the same to his superior officers. Quiet, unassuming, he never pushed himself but let others advance him."
He traveled quite extensively and for several years made his home in Colorado. He was a member of the G. A. R., and at one time commander of John A. Rawlins Post in Lake City. Colorado. He was also a member of the I. O. Odd Fellows. He died in Swansea, Mass., June 14, 1910. At his funeral he was honored by the presence of every living man in his company, save one who failed to get word in time. Many were present also from other companies. This noble patriot was huried with the full G. A. R. service at the Village Cemetery in Rehohoth.
-- A History of Rehoboth, Massachusetts: Its History for 275 Years, 1643-1918 ... p. 308-309
Baker, Otis Allen. Enlisted April 16, 1861, Co. A, 1st Rhode Island Inf., for three months. Wounded in arm at Bull Run, Va., July 21. 1861. Discharged immediately. Re-enlisted Sept., 1861, in 4th Rhode Island Inf. Sergeant, promoted to 2d Lieutenant, Nov. 20, 1861. Resigned Sept. 11, 1862. Re-enlisted Sept. 18, 1862, in Co. H, 3d Mass. Inf., and commissioned Captain. Served with the regiment in North Carolina until mustered out, June 26, 1803, at Lakeville, Mass. Commissioned Captain of the 18th Mass. unattached Company, Aug. 6, 1864. Served 100 days at Gallup's Island. Commissioned Captain Dec. 10. 1864. for one year's service. Discharged May 12, 1865. Born in Rehoboth, son of Ira S. and Sarah Ann (Allen) Baker. Died June 14, 1910. aged 72.
Source:
Tilton, A History of Rehoboth, 1918.
"He was one of the noblest men I ever met with, a character above reproach. He asked no man to go where he would not go. His one idea of life seemed to he to do his duty. While commanding strict obedience, he rendered the same to his superior officers. Quiet, unassuming, he never pushed himself but let others advance him."
He traveled quite extensively and for several years made his home in Colorado. He was a member of the G. A. R., and at one time commander of John A. Rawlins Post in Lake City. Colorado. He was also a member of the I. O. Odd Fellows. He died in Swansea, Mass., June 14, 1910. At his funeral he was honored by the presence of every living man in his company, save one who failed to get word in time. Many were present also from other companies. This noble patriot was huried with the full G. A. R. service at the Village Cemetery in Rehohoth.
-- A History of Rehoboth, Massachusetts: Its History for 275 Years, 1643-1918 ... p. 308-309
Baker, Otis Allen. Enlisted April 16, 1861, Co. A, 1st Rhode Island Inf., for three months. Wounded in arm at Bull Run, Va., July 21. 1861. Discharged immediately. Re-enlisted Sept., 1861, in 4th Rhode Island Inf. Sergeant, promoted to 2d Lieutenant, Nov. 20, 1861. Resigned Sept. 11, 1862. Re-enlisted Sept. 18, 1862, in Co. H, 3d Mass. Inf., and commissioned Captain. Served with the regiment in North Carolina until mustered out, June 26, 1803, at Lakeville, Mass. Commissioned Captain of the 18th Mass. unattached Company, Aug. 6, 1864. Served 100 days at Gallup's Island. Commissioned Captain Dec. 10. 1864. for one year's service. Discharged May 12, 1865. Born in Rehoboth, son of Ira S. and Sarah Ann (Allen) Baker. Died June 14, 1910. aged 72.
Source:
Tilton, A History of Rehoboth, 1918.
BAKER, OTIS ALLEN, son of Ira Stillman and Sarah Ann (Allen) Baker, was born at the ancestral home on Brook Street, Rehoboth, April 23, 1838. He received his education in the common schools. He was twice married: (1) to Mary E. Bliss, daughter of George and Elizabeth Bliss of Rehoboth, of whom was born a daughter who died in infancy; and (2) to Harriet L. Martin of Rehoboth, daughter of Luther A. and Harriet L. Martin. When quite young he learned the mason's trade and later was a contractor in Boston. Love of country and loyalty to the same were his strong characteristics, and when the Civil War broke out he was one of the first to enlist,—April 16, 1861. He distinguished himself us a sohlier and officer, and served his country until the close of the war, being mustered out May 12, 1865. He was wounded at Bull Run and curried the bullet in his arm to the day of his death. His military record is given in the chapter on Rehoboth Soldiers in the Civil War. It is worthy of record that he served as captain in two different companies, one of which was the notable Company H of the Third Mass. Infantry. Sergeant William H. Luther, who served under him in both companies, thus voices the universal esteem in which he was held by his men:
"He was one of the noblest men I ever met with, a character above reproach. He asked no man to go where he would not go. His one idea of life seemed to he to do his duty. While commanding strict obedience, he rendered the same to his superior officers. Quiet, unassuming, he never pushed himself but let others advance him."
He traveled quite extensively and for several years made his home in Colorado. He was a member of the G. A. R., and at one time commander of John A. Rawlins Post in Lake City. Colorado. He was also a member of the I. O. Odd Fellows. He died in Swansea, Mass., June 14, 1910. At his funeral he was honored by the presence of every living man in his company, save one who failed to get word in time. Many were present also from other companies. This noble patriot was huried with the full G. A. R. service at the Village Cemetery in Rehohoth.
-- A History of Rehoboth, Massachusetts: Its History for 275 Years, 1643-1918 ... p. 308-309
Baker, Otis Allen. Enlisted April 16, 1861, Co. A, 1st Rhode Island Inf., for three months. Wounded in arm at Bull Run, Va., July 21. 1861. Discharged immediately. Re-enlisted Sept., 1861, in 4th Rhode Island Inf. Sergeant, promoted to 2d Lieutenant, Nov. 20, 1861. Resigned Sept. 11, 1862. Re-enlisted Sept. 18, 1862, in Co. H, 3d Mass. Inf., and commissioned Captain. Served with the regiment in North Carolina until mustered out, June 26, 1803, at Lakeville, Mass. Commissioned Captain of the 18th Mass. unattached Company, Aug. 6, 1864. Served 100 days at Gallup's Island. Commissioned Captain Dec. 10. 1864. for one year's service. Discharged May 12, 1865. Born in Rehoboth, son of Ira S. and Sarah Ann (Allen) Baker. Died June 14, 1910. aged 72.
Source:
Tilton, A History of Rehoboth, 1918.
"He was one of the noblest men I ever met with, a character above reproach. He asked no man to go where he would not go. His one idea of life seemed to he to do his duty. While commanding strict obedience, he rendered the same to his superior officers. Quiet, unassuming, he never pushed himself but let others advance him."
He traveled quite extensively and for several years made his home in Colorado. He was a member of the G. A. R., and at one time commander of John A. Rawlins Post in Lake City. Colorado. He was also a member of the I. O. Odd Fellows. He died in Swansea, Mass., June 14, 1910. At his funeral he was honored by the presence of every living man in his company, save one who failed to get word in time. Many were present also from other companies. This noble patriot was huried with the full G. A. R. service at the Village Cemetery in Rehohoth.
-- A History of Rehoboth, Massachusetts: Its History for 275 Years, 1643-1918 ... p. 308-309
Baker, Otis Allen. Enlisted April 16, 1861, Co. A, 1st Rhode Island Inf., for three months. Wounded in arm at Bull Run, Va., July 21. 1861. Discharged immediately. Re-enlisted Sept., 1861, in 4th Rhode Island Inf. Sergeant, promoted to 2d Lieutenant, Nov. 20, 1861. Resigned Sept. 11, 1862. Re-enlisted Sept. 18, 1862, in Co. H, 3d Mass. Inf., and commissioned Captain. Served with the regiment in North Carolina until mustered out, June 26, 1803, at Lakeville, Mass. Commissioned Captain of the 18th Mass. unattached Company, Aug. 6, 1864. Served 100 days at Gallup's Island. Commissioned Captain Dec. 10. 1864. for one year's service. Discharged May 12, 1865. Born in Rehoboth, son of Ira S. and Sarah Ann (Allen) Baker. Died June 14, 1910. aged 72.
Source:
Tilton, A History of Rehoboth, 1918.
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