At this time the only information we know about Alexander is that his wife's first name was Sarah.
Their children were:
William Baker 1 was born Aug. 3, 1851 in County Cork, Ireland. He died on May 27, 1906 in Haliburton, Ont. He is buried in Maple Lake Cemetery, in Haliburton, Ont., along with his wife.2 3.
1. Employment. Lumberjack
2. Residence. William joined two brothers (Alexander and Jack)who were already living in Ont. They lived in West Guilford, Haliburton County.
3. Cemetery. Inscription on grave stone.
In Memory of William Baker
Died May 27, 1906
aged 54 years
and his wife Elizabeth Ogiltree
Died June 16, 1905
aged 52
"Jesus has called the parents home.
Their flesh lies mouldering in the tomb.
Knowing their offspring may be blessed.
And meet them in eternal rest."
William married Elizabeth Ogiltree in County Cork, Ireland. Elizabeth was born March 21, 1853 in County Cork, Ireland, she died on June 16,1905 in Haliburton, Ont. 5 and was buried in Maple Lake Cemetery, Haliburton, Ontario 6.
Alexander Baker 4 was born about 1861 in County Cork, Ireland.
On Sept. 28, 1881 in Haliburton, Ontario, Alexander married Margaret Ann Morrison, daughter of Alexander Morrison and Elizabeth (maiden name unknown). Margaret was born on April 13, 1862 in Ontario.
Jack Baker birthdate unknown, was born in County Cork, Ireland.
At this time we do not know the name of his wife.
Second Generation
CHILDREN OF WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH BAKER .
We believe there were at least two female children who died in infancy, names unknown.
John Alexander Baker 7,8was born on May 2, 1879 in Alliston, Ontario 9, he died on Sept 19, 1967 in Peterborough, Ontario. 10 John was buried on Sept 22, 1967 in Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay, Ont. 11.
1. Employment. Farmed in Perdue, Sask. Horse trainer. Received land grant for Sask. 1905,
2. Employment. Grain threshing machine outfit owner and operator. Did custom threshing in the surrounding area of Perdue during the 1920's.
John married Ethel Sabina Scott, daughter of Richard Scott and Maria Louisa Hayter, on Apr. 20, 1904 in Kinmount, Ont. Ethel was born on Aug. 29, 1876 in Pontypool, Ontario 27, she died on May 13, 1945 in Peterborough, Ontario. 28 Ethel Sabina was buried on May 16, 1945 in Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay, Ont. 29.
1. Education. Educated in Minden and Peterborough Normal School. School Teacher by trade.
Annie E. Baker 12 was born about 1881, died before 1986 and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Haliburton, Ontario. 13 Annie married James C.A. Inglis, he is also buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Haliburton, Ontario.14.
Herbert Baker 15 was born on Dec. 25, 1883 in Haliburton, Ont., died on Aug. 10, 1918 in France 16 and was buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, Somme, France - Grave ref. IIIA. BB. 8. 17.
1. Military Service. Herbert joined army and went overseas, was killed in action just before war ended.
2. Religion: Nov 26, 1916, Saskatoon Sask.Methodist according to enlistment form.
Margaret Baker 18 was born January 27, 1885 in Haliburton, Ontario. She died on March 13, 1985 in Haliburton, Ont. and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Haliburton, Ontario 19.
Margaret married Reginald Dart. Reginald Dart died in Haliburton, Ontario and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Haliburton, Ontario 36.
1. Employment. Reginald owned a store and bake shop in Haliburton, and delivered bread to all the lakes and resorts in the area.
Laura May Baker 20 was born on September 18, 1888 in Haliburton, Ontario. Laura May died January 13, 1963 in Toronto, Ontario. She is buried in Park Lawn Cemetery in Toronto, Ontario.
Laura married William Robert (Bert) Ravelle.
Sadie Baker was born on September 10, 1895 in Haliburton, Ont. Died before 1986.
Sadie married Brodie Stevenson.
Wesley Victor Baker 22 was born on Feb. 16, 1898 in Haliburton, Ont. Wesley died on March 13, 1986 in Haliburton, Ont. 23 He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Haliburton, Ontario 24
1. Military Service. Wesley went overseas 1914 - 1918, came home unharmed.
CHILDREN OF ALEXANDER AND MARGARET BAKER .Wesley married Catherine M. Curry. Catherine M. Curry was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Haliburton, Ontario 37 Another name for Catherine was Kitty.
Elizabeth Baker was born about 1883 in Haliburton.
William Baker was born about 1885 in Haliburton.
Lena Baker was born about 1887 in Haliburton and died on Mar. 23, 1987 in Haliburton, Ont. 25
Bertha Jane Baker was born about 1890 in Haliburton and was buried in Maple Lake Cemetery, Haliburton, Ontario 26
Helen Baker, date of birth unknown.
Sara Baker, date of birth unknown.
Edith M. Baker, date of birth unknown.
CHILDREN OF JACK BAKER .
Alexander Baker, date of birth unknown.
Sadie Baker, date of birth unknown.
Third GenerationCHILDREN OF JOHN ALEXANDER AND ETHEL SABINA BAKER
D.E.L. Baker (living Baker female)
D.E.L. Baker married George Macdougal Beall. George was born on Jan 9, 1912 in Lindsay, Ontario, christened in Anglican Church, Lindsay, Ont., died on Nov 17, 1984 in Saskatoon, Sask. 38 and was buried on Nov. 20, 1984 in Woodland Cemetery, Saskatoon, Sask. 39
E.M. Baker (living Baker female)
E.M. Baker maried John (Jack) Arthur Young on Feb. 23, 1926. Jack was born Jan. 16, 1900 in Surrey, England. He died on August 15, 1958 and is buried in Leney Cemetery, Sask.
