The following obituary was read at the funeral services for Daniel Baker as stated in the Windsor Gazette. He had died Nov. 15, 1901 in Windsor. Burial was in Windsor Cemetery. Daniel Baker was born near Harrisburg, PA, Sep. 12, 1817. His childhood days were spent in his native state. At 11 years of age his parents removed to Montgomery Co., OH. He was married to Mary Neff in Salem, OH, Oct. 7, 1842. They went at once to the home he had prepared for his bride near Manchester, IN. There 11 children were born to them. In 1860 they removed to Dayton, OH where two children were born to them. While a farmer in his early days, he was also a traveling shoemaker, and shingle maker, following those occupations in the winter months. In the fall of 1862 he enlisted in the service of his country in Co. E, 71st OH Volunteer Infantry. He remained in service one and one half years. Being disabled by serious illness he was mustered out in 1864. In March 1864, they removed to Charleston, IL and were there during the Charleston riots. He lived in Coles Co. as a successful farmer until the spring of 1867 when they moved to Shelby Co. settling on the old Bruce place, where he lived until 1871, when he moved on his own place on Sand Creek. In April 1886 he came to Windsor where he resided until his death. He united with his companion with the old Christian Church, known as the old Toby Grider church in 1869. After their removal to town they entered fellowship with the Windsor Christian Church, where and believing he would receive a crown of reward in a better, brighter world, he was a conscientious man, never courting trouble, always trying to smooth over the rough places in life, and with a cheery, pleasant smile and hopeful words for everyone. As a neighbor he was friend, yet a retiring man. Much of his time was spent around his own fireside. Helpful and a true companion to her that is left to mourn for him. He will not only be missed by his family but by the neighbors, friends – the entire community. The G. A. R. post of which he was a good member has lost another comrade, and mourn, yet revere his memory as a loyal faithful upholder of his county. He leaves 10 children, 40 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren, who will miss his cheery, welcome, hopeful words. He passed a useful life. Two children preceded him to the better world, an infant son in 1852 and a son grown to manhood in 1892. Windsor Gazette – 21 Nov 1901