David Baker
David Baker, Farmer; P. O. Sidney.
Mr. Baker was born in Greene County, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1827, and was brought to Shelby County by his parents, John C. and Margaret Baker, in 1831, who located in Sidney and remained two years. In 1833 they moved on a. farm in Salem Township, where young Baker passed his minority. In 1847 he began working at the carpenter trade, which he made his principal business for a number of years, or until 1857, when he purchased and moved on a farm in Salem Township, which he conducted six years. In 1863 he rented his farm and again turned his attention to his trade, which he followed until 1866, when he purchased and moved on the farm in section 7, Franklin Township, where he has since resided, and followed farming and stock-growing. He has been married twice; first, on the 15th day of March, 1849, to Miss Jemima A. Michael. of Salem Township, Shelby County, daughter of George Michael, by whom he had four children, three of whom are now living, viz., Harvey W., George M., and Jacob H. His wife died July 5, 1860. His second wife was Miss Sarah Swanders, whom he married Sept. 13, 1866, daughter of David and Lydia Swanders. Miss Swanders was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, Oct. 30, 1832, and came to Franklin Township, Shelby County, with her parents in the spring of 1833. By this union he has two children, David M. and James M.
The Squirrel Hunter's Discharge.
Cincinnati was menaced by the enemies of our Union. David Tod, Governor of Ohio, called on the Minute Men of the State, and The Squirrel Hunters came by thousands to the rescue. You, David Baker, were one of them, and this is your HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
CHAS. W. HILL, Adjt.-Gen. of Ohio.
Approved by DAVID TOD, Governor.
Sept. 1862.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883