Through the death of Mr. Steven C. Baker, which occurred Sunday night at the Baker home on Depot Street, this community has lost another of its oldest and most respected citizens. Mr. Baker has been in feeble health for a number of months, being confined to his home, although not ill enough to require the services of a doctor until a few days before his death.
Stephen C. Baker was born in Holderness, now Ashland, June 21, 1821, and at the time of his death was 85 years, 8 months and 13 days of age. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baker, well known farmers in this section at that time. Mr. Baker was born in the Willoughby farm and lived there for many years. He attended the common schools of this place and was also a pupil under Nancy Perkins, who conducted a school here at that period Mr. Baker's business career began in 1850, when he, with Joseph Cawley, brought out the straw and leatherboard business run by George Hoyt. After the death of Mr. Hoyt, Mr Baker entered into partnership with Charles Wright, Sr., of Plymouth, and he was afterwards in business alone. In 1891 Mr. Baker disposed of his business and since that time has not been actively engaged in business affairs.
Mr. Baker was first married to Sarah J. Cummings, two children resulting from that marriage, one son, Washington Irving Baker who was wounded in the battle of Chancellorsville May 3, 1863, during the Civil War, being taken to the hospital at Washington, D. C., dying there and afterwards brought to Ashland for burial in Green Grove Cemetery, and one daughter, Etta Baker who died when quite young. Mr. Baker was next married to Abbie E. Harriman January 25, 1886, who survives him. Besides his wife Mr. Baker leaves one sister, Mrs. George B. Gordon of Ashland, and four nieces, Mrs. Florence Eastman, Mrs Henrietta Nourse, Mrs. Helen Hendrick, and Mrs O. Willoughby, besides many distant relative.
Stephen C. Baker, during the prime of his life was one of the most interested and willing workers for the public welfare, of any citizen in the community. He was one of the strongest temperance workers in the State of New Hampshire, being well known for his strict aversion to liquor of all kinds. He was a Grand Worthy Patriot of the Grand Division of Sons of Temperance of New Hampshire and a member of the National Division of Sons of Temperance and a member of the local order by that name. Publicly, Stephen C. Baker had an enviable career, being a member of the Board of Education for over fifteen years and its secretary for twelve years. He was a tax collector for the town of Ashland for twelve years and was considered one of its best collectors which this place has ever had. He was also one of that party, which was instrumental in dividing the town of Holderness, forming the town of Ashland. He was treasurer of the trustee of the local Methodist Church and one of those interested in the founding of the Free Will Baptist Church, and for many years superintendent of its Sunday school. He was also a singer of some renown and for a number of years taught school in the public schools of this place. Mr Baker was a staunch Republican and a strenuous worker for that party, never missing an election during his life.
Funeral services were held at the Baker home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Reverend J.E. Sweet of West Burke, Vt. and Reverend E.C.E. Dorion of Plymouth as the officiating clergymen. The remains were placed in the receiving tomb in Green Grove Cemetery. The Apollo Quartet of Laconia furnished vocal music. The Ashland Citizen, March 9, 1907, p2.
Stephen is the son of Joseph and Hannah (Piper) Baker of Ashland.
In 1866 the barn shown was built by Stephen C. Baker and the shingles were purchased from Robert McClure of North Groton at the rate of $5 per 1000. The total cost of the barn was $300 which at this time would seem high figures, but this work done on that structure would last years. The shingles then used were shaved, handmade. The weathervane on the barn has never been touched during that period. November 1905.
His brother was FindaGrave # 64876177 also buried here.
Stephen C. Baker was born in Holderness, now Ashland, June 21, 1821, and at the time of his death was 85 years, 8 months and 13 days of age. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baker, well known farmers in this section at that time. Mr. Baker was born in the Willoughby farm and lived there for many years. He attended the common schools of this place and was also a pupil under Nancy Perkins, who conducted a school here at that period Mr. Baker's business career began in 1850, when he, with Joseph Cawley, brought out the straw and leatherboard business run by George Hoyt. After the death of Mr. Hoyt, Mr Baker entered into partnership with Charles Wright, Sr., of Plymouth, and he was afterwards in business alone. In 1891 Mr. Baker disposed of his business and since that time has not been actively engaged in business affairs.
Mr. Baker was first married to Sarah J. Cummings, two children resulting from that marriage, one son, Washington Irving Baker who was wounded in the battle of Chancellorsville May 3, 1863, during the Civil War, being taken to the hospital at Washington, D. C., dying there and afterwards brought to Ashland for burial in Green Grove Cemetery, and one daughter, Etta Baker who died when quite young. Mr. Baker was next married to Abbie E. Harriman January 25, 1886, who survives him. Besides his wife Mr. Baker leaves one sister, Mrs. George B. Gordon of Ashland, and four nieces, Mrs. Florence Eastman, Mrs Henrietta Nourse, Mrs. Helen Hendrick, and Mrs O. Willoughby, besides many distant relative.
Stephen C. Baker, during the prime of his life was one of the most interested and willing workers for the public welfare, of any citizen in the community. He was one of the strongest temperance workers in the State of New Hampshire, being well known for his strict aversion to liquor of all kinds. He was a Grand Worthy Patriot of the Grand Division of Sons of Temperance of New Hampshire and a member of the National Division of Sons of Temperance and a member of the local order by that name. Publicly, Stephen C. Baker had an enviable career, being a member of the Board of Education for over fifteen years and its secretary for twelve years. He was a tax collector for the town of Ashland for twelve years and was considered one of its best collectors which this place has ever had. He was also one of that party, which was instrumental in dividing the town of Holderness, forming the town of Ashland. He was treasurer of the trustee of the local Methodist Church and one of those interested in the founding of the Free Will Baptist Church, and for many years superintendent of its Sunday school. He was also a singer of some renown and for a number of years taught school in the public schools of this place. Mr Baker was a staunch Republican and a strenuous worker for that party, never missing an election during his life.
Funeral services were held at the Baker home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Reverend J.E. Sweet of West Burke, Vt. and Reverend E.C.E. Dorion of Plymouth as the officiating clergymen. The remains were placed in the receiving tomb in Green Grove Cemetery. The Apollo Quartet of Laconia furnished vocal music. The Ashland Citizen, March 9, 1907, p2.
Stephen is the son of Joseph and Hannah (Piper) Baker of Ashland.
In 1866 the barn shown was built by Stephen C. Baker and the shingles were purchased from Robert McClure of North Groton at the rate of $5 per 1000. The total cost of the barn was $300 which at this time would seem high figures, but this work done on that structure would last years. The shingles then used were shaved, handmade. The weathervane on the barn has never been touched during that period. November 1905.
His brother was FindaGrave # 64876177 also buried here.
Through the death of Mr. Steven C. Baker, which occurred Sunday night at the Baker home on Depot Street, this community has lost another of its oldest and most respected citizens. Mr. Baker has been in feeble health for a number of months, being confined to his home, although not ill enough to require the services of a doctor until a few days before his death.
Stephen C. Baker was born in Holderness, now Ashland, June 21, 1821, and at the time of his death was 85 years, 8 months and 13 days of age. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baker, well known farmers in this section at that time. Mr. Baker was born in the Willoughby farm and lived there for many years. He attended the common schools of this place and was also a pupil under Nancy Perkins, who conducted a school here at that period Mr. Baker's business career began in 1850, when he, with Joseph Cawley, brought out the straw and leatherboard business run by George Hoyt. After the death of Mr. Hoyt, Mr Baker entered into partnership with Charles Wright, Sr., of Plymouth, and he was afterwards in business alone. In 1891 Mr. Baker disposed of his business and since that time has not been actively engaged in business affairs.
Mr. Baker was first married to Sarah J. Cummings, two children resulting from that marriage, one son, Washington Irving Baker who was wounded in the battle of Chancellorsville May 3, 1863, during the Civil War, being taken to the hospital at Washington, D. C., dying there and afterwards brought to Ashland for burial in Green Grove Cemetery, and one daughter, Etta Baker who died when quite young. Mr. Baker was next married to Abbie E. Harriman January 25, 1886, who survives him. Besides his wife Mr. Baker leaves one sister, Mrs. George B. Gordon of Ashland, and four nieces, Mrs. Florence Eastman, Mrs Henrietta Nourse, Mrs. Helen Hendrick, and Mrs O. Willoughby, besides many distant relative.
Stephen C. Baker, during the prime of his life was one of the most interested and willing workers for the public welfare, of any citizen in the community. He was one of the strongest temperance workers in the State of New Hampshire, being well known for his strict aversion to liquor of all kinds. He was a Grand Worthy Patriot of the Grand Division of Sons of Temperance of New Hampshire and a member of the National Division of Sons of Temperance and a member of the local order by that name. Publicly, Stephen C. Baker had an enviable career, being a member of the Board of Education for over fifteen years and its secretary for twelve years. He was a tax collector for the town of Ashland for twelve years and was considered one of its best collectors which this place has ever had. He was also one of that party, which was instrumental in dividing the town of Holderness, forming the town of Ashland. He was treasurer of the trustee of the local Methodist Church and one of those interested in the founding of the Free Will Baptist Church, and for many years superintendent of its Sunday school. He was also a singer of some renown and for a number of years taught school in the public schools of this place. Mr Baker was a staunch Republican and a strenuous worker for that party, never missing an election during his life.
Funeral services were held at the Baker home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Reverend J.E. Sweet of West Burke, Vt. and Reverend E.C.E. Dorion of Plymouth as the officiating clergymen. The remains were placed in the receiving tomb in Green Grove Cemetery. The Apollo Quartet of Laconia furnished vocal music. The Ashland Citizen, March 9, 1907, p2.
Stephen is the son of Joseph and Hannah (Piper) Baker of Ashland.
In 1866 the barn shown was built by Stephen C. Baker and the shingles were purchased from Robert McClure of North Groton at the rate of $5 per 1000. The total cost of the barn was $300 which at this time would seem high figures, but this work done on that structure would last years. The shingles then used were shaved, handmade. The weathervane on the barn has never been touched during that period. November 1905.
His brother was FindaGrave # 64876177 also buried here.
Stephen C. Baker was born in Holderness, now Ashland, June 21, 1821, and at the time of his death was 85 years, 8 months and 13 days of age. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baker, well known farmers in this section at that time. Mr. Baker was born in the Willoughby farm and lived there for many years. He attended the common schools of this place and was also a pupil under Nancy Perkins, who conducted a school here at that period Mr. Baker's business career began in 1850, when he, with Joseph Cawley, brought out the straw and leatherboard business run by George Hoyt. After the death of Mr. Hoyt, Mr Baker entered into partnership with Charles Wright, Sr., of Plymouth, and he was afterwards in business alone. In 1891 Mr. Baker disposed of his business and since that time has not been actively engaged in business affairs.
Mr. Baker was first married to Sarah J. Cummings, two children resulting from that marriage, one son, Washington Irving Baker who was wounded in the battle of Chancellorsville May 3, 1863, during the Civil War, being taken to the hospital at Washington, D. C., dying there and afterwards brought to Ashland for burial in Green Grove Cemetery, and one daughter, Etta Baker who died when quite young. Mr. Baker was next married to Abbie E. Harriman January 25, 1886, who survives him. Besides his wife Mr. Baker leaves one sister, Mrs. George B. Gordon of Ashland, and four nieces, Mrs. Florence Eastman, Mrs Henrietta Nourse, Mrs. Helen Hendrick, and Mrs O. Willoughby, besides many distant relative.
Stephen C. Baker, during the prime of his life was one of the most interested and willing workers for the public welfare, of any citizen in the community. He was one of the strongest temperance workers in the State of New Hampshire, being well known for his strict aversion to liquor of all kinds. He was a Grand Worthy Patriot of the Grand Division of Sons of Temperance of New Hampshire and a member of the National Division of Sons of Temperance and a member of the local order by that name. Publicly, Stephen C. Baker had an enviable career, being a member of the Board of Education for over fifteen years and its secretary for twelve years. He was a tax collector for the town of Ashland for twelve years and was considered one of its best collectors which this place has ever had. He was also one of that party, which was instrumental in dividing the town of Holderness, forming the town of Ashland. He was treasurer of the trustee of the local Methodist Church and one of those interested in the founding of the Free Will Baptist Church, and for many years superintendent of its Sunday school. He was also a singer of some renown and for a number of years taught school in the public schools of this place. Mr Baker was a staunch Republican and a strenuous worker for that party, never missing an election during his life.
Funeral services were held at the Baker home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Reverend J.E. Sweet of West Burke, Vt. and Reverend E.C.E. Dorion of Plymouth as the officiating clergymen. The remains were placed in the receiving tomb in Green Grove Cemetery. The Apollo Quartet of Laconia furnished vocal music. The Ashland Citizen, March 9, 1907, p2.
Stephen is the son of Joseph and Hannah (Piper) Baker of Ashland.
In 1866 the barn shown was built by Stephen C. Baker and the shingles were purchased from Robert McClure of North Groton at the rate of $5 per 1000. The total cost of the barn was $300 which at this time would seem high figures, but this work done on that structure would last years. The shingles then used were shaved, handmade. The weathervane on the barn has never been touched during that period. November 1905.
His brother was FindaGrave # 64876177 also buried here.
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