Samuel S. Baker
Died March 7, 1900
Niles Republican, Thursday, March 8, 1900, page 5 col 3, microfilm Niles District Library
DEATH OF SAMUEL BAKER
Samuel S. Baker, for many years a resident of this place, died yesterday afternoon at four o'clock, the cause of his death being consumption.
Mr. Baker was born 51 years ago in Pennsylvania and when 12 years of age came to Michigan with his parents and has resided in this city ever since that time. He leaves a wife and a little child, to mourn his death, also a father, Joseph Baker, who resides in Florida, and two sisters, Mrs. Will Runkle, of Edwardsburg, and Mrs. Will Hubbard, of Kalkaska, Mich. Mr. Baker was well known and highly respected citizen. He was a member of the W.O.W., in good standing and carried an insurance of $2000 in that order.
The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, from the Presbyterian church. Rev. J. G. Lowrie officiating. Interment at Silver Brook cemetery.
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Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, March 8, 1900, page 3, col. 5,, microfilm Niles District Library
DEATH OF SAMUEL S. BAKER
His Father the First Man to Ever Run a Steam Engine in Niles
Samuel Baker passed away at his home in this city yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock, at the age of 51 years. He was born at Meadville, Pa., Nov. 12, 1845. His illness dates back for over a year, from consumption of the kidneys.
He came here with his parents when 12 years of age and worked with his father, who was the first man to run a steam engine in Niles. Mr. Baker had one of the finest threshing machine outfits brought to this part of the country, and for several years he followed the business of threshing wheat for farmers. For nine years he was head sawyer for C.R. Smith.
Deceased leaves a wife and one son. He was a member of Union Camp, No. 1, Woodmen of the World, and had an insurance policy of $2000.
The funeral will occur from the Presbyterian church on Saturday at 2 o’clock, in charge of the W.O.W.. and interment will take place at Silver Brook cemetery. Rev. J.G. Lowrie will officiate.