WILMINGTON
Thomas Leroy Baker was born near Wilmington April 1, 1840; was married to Miss Celeste Canfield Nov. 15, 1866, and died of consumption at Wilmington after an illness of 18 months. He served as a brave soldier in the late war in Company D of the Third Indiana cavalry. He was a man greatly respected in the community where he has lived his entire life. He was kind and accommodating as a neighbor and helpful as a friend, and it is with deep regret that we lose so good a citizen. The funeral services were held in the M.E. church Sunday afternoon, March 13, conducted by the pastor, Rev. I. Turner, assisted by Rev. J.W. Dashiell of Aurora and Rev. M.W. Roof of Crozier. John A. Platter post of Aurora attended in a body. He leaves a wife, two daughters and one son, two daughters having died some years ago.
The Lawrenceburg Press
March 24, 1898
WILMINGTON
Thomas Leroy Baker was born near Wilmington April 1, 1840; was married to Miss Celeste Canfield Nov. 15, 1866, and died of consumption at Wilmington after an illness of 18 months. He served as a brave soldier in the late war in Company D of the Third Indiana cavalry. He was a man greatly respected in the community where he has lived his entire life. He was kind and accommodating as a neighbor and helpful as a friend, and it is with deep regret that we lose so good a citizen. The funeral services were held in the M.E. church Sunday afternoon, March 13, conducted by the pastor, Rev. I. Turner, assisted by Rev. J.W. Dashiell of Aurora and Rev. M.W. Roof of Crozier. John A. Platter post of Aurora attended in a body. He leaves a wife, two daughters and one son, two daughters having died some years ago.
The Lawrenceburg Press
March 24, 1898
Family Members
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Elizabeth B Baker Chisman
1813–1871
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Susan A Baker Canfield
1816–1897
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George Washington Baker
1818–1901
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Sarah J Baker Bruce
1822–1912
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Angeline J Baker Bruce
1824–1920
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Nelson T Baker
1827–1918
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Huldah Ann Baker Bruce
1829–1867
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John E Baker
1832–1913
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William E Baker
1835–1913
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James Monroe Baker
1838–1914
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Josephine Baker Canfield
1842–1914
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