William Baker was born in England in 1821. He came to this country when he was eighteen, spent some years in Illinois, moved to Mower county, Minn., nearly thirty years ago and has been here ever since.

He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs., W. Miller, July 16, 1898. He was married three times and leaves behind him to mourn his loss three children; two have died. He was a member of the Christian church and died in great peace. The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. Cooke of Brownsdale and he was laid to rest beside his daughter, Mrs. Dave Kittridge in Cedar City cemetery.