Amos Baker
Amos Baker, Farmer; P. O., Sidney.
Mr. Baker is a son of Martin and Eve Baker. He was born in Clarke County, Ohio, March 4, 1825. He is a carpenter by trade, which, in connection with farming, has been his avocation through life. January 5, 1854, he married Miss Sarah, daughter of Daniel Baker, born in Clarke County, Ohio, January 31, 1827. Mr. and Mrs. Baker settled in Clarke County and remained a few months, when they came to Shelby County, and moved on the land which now comprises his well-improved farm in section 17, Turtle Creek Township, on which he has since resided. His companion died March 26, 1868. On the 31st day of March, 1874, He married Miss Sibbie Ensey, daughter of Matthias and Margaret Ensey, born in Sidney, January 3, 1841. Mr. Baker filled the office of trustee of Turtle Creek Township two years.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883