Individual Details
Nehemiah H. Baker
(5 Nov 1839 - 12 Jul 1916)
[1] Obituary, Baker, Nehemiah H., ID4269, (Noblesville Ledger 16 July 1916), Doc6021.pdf (A)
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Events
| Birth | 5 Nov 1839 | Jackson Township, Hamilton, Indiana, United States |  |  | |
| Military | 1864 | Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Occupation | From Abt 1868 | Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Occupation | Bet 1869 and 1878 | employee in several county offices - Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Occupation | Bef 1869 | Drug Store Owner - Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Occupation | 1869 | Assistant Auditor - Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Marriage | 21 Sep 1873 | Mary E. Shirts | | ||
| Occupation | Bef 1878 | County Treasurer - Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Occupation | 1878 | County Treasurer - Hamilton County, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Residence | 1880 | Noblesville, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Illness | Bef 12 Jul 1916 | Noblesville, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Death | 12 Jul 1916 | Euraemic poisoning and old age - E. Division St., Noblesville, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | |
| Children (Family) | parents of 9 children - Mary E. Shirts | | | ||
| Reference No | ID4269 | ||||
| Education | Westfield High School - Westfield, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | | ||
| Religion | Christian Church member - Noblesville, Hamilton, Indiana, United States | | |||
| Biography | | | |||
| Parents | Joseph Baker adn Anna Mills | | | ||
| Siblings | | |
Families
| Spouse | Mary E. Shirts ( - 1916) |
| Child | Earl S. Baker ( - 1916) |
| Child | Bertie Baker ( - 1880) |
| Child | Edgar Baker ( - 1916) |
| Child | Frank Baker ( - 1916) |
| Child | Julia A. Baker ( - 1916) |
| Child | Gus Baker ( - 1916) |
| Child | Joseph Baker ( - 1916) |
| Father | Joseph Baker (1811 - 1873) |
| Mother | Anna Mills (1817 - 1891) |
| Sibling | James M. Baker ( - 1880) |
| Sibling | Julietta Baker (1844 - 1845) |
| Sibling | Adaline Baker ( - 1880) |
| Sibling | Albert R. Baker (1846 - 1919) |
| Sibling | Oliver Baker ( - 1880) |
| Sibling | Lizzie J. Baker ( - 1880) |
| Sibling | Sarah A. Baker (1857 - 1861) |
Notes
Birth
- Birth Date: 5 Nov 1836 [2]- Birth Date: 1839 [1]
- Birth Place: Jackson Township, Hamilton County, Indiana [2]
- Birth Place: Near Bakers Corner [1]
- Birth Place: In a log cabin [1]
- Age: 77 (Nov 1916) [1]
[1] Obituary, Baker, Nehemiah H., ID4269, (Noblesville Ledger 16 July 1916), Doc6021.pdf (A)
[2] Book, Hamilton County, Indiana History, Helm, Bk1604, page 100
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Military
- Enlisted in 136th Vol. Ind. Inf for 100 days - Guard duty in Tennessee [1]- Re-enlisted in Co. G, 147th Vol. Ind. Inf [1]
- Served until the close of the war [1]
[1] Obituary, Baker, Nehemiah H., ID4269, (Noblesville Ledger 16 July 1916), Doc6021.pdf (A)
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Occupation
During the latter part of the sixties, probably in 1868 or 1869, he left the farm and came to Noblesville to become a deputy in the Treasurer’s office under Frank Dunn, father of W. E. Dunn,president of the Citizen’s State Bank.
He also served in the same capacity while Amasa Hess was treasurer and
then left the court house to accept a position in the Locke and Bonebrake bank, which was located in the building on the southwest corner of the square not occupied by Dorman’s second hand store.
**After working there for a time he was elected County treasurer early in the eighties and after the expiration of his term of office he took up farming again and followed it during the remainder
of his life as long as his health would permit. [1]
[1] Obituary, Baker, Nehemiah H., ID4269, (Noblesville Ledger 16 July 1916), Doc6021.pdf (A)
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Occupation
First as a clerk, than as a partner - first at Cicero and then moved to WestField - Gave it up in 1869 when he went to work in various county offices.Occupation
He filled the rest of the term of Mr. Foland, Treasurer, who had died.Occupation
Ran as a Republican and won the election in October 1878Illness
- Mr. Baker’s illness dates back several years and for the past two years he has not been away from his home. Two or three weeks ago he began failing noticeably and his decline was rapid until the end. [1][1] Obituary, Baker, Nehemiah H., ID4269, (Noblesville Ledger 16 July 1916), Doc6021.pdf (A)
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Death
- Death Date: 12 July 1916 [1]- Death Place: Noblesville, Hamilton County, Indiana [1]
- Death Place: At Home on E. Division St. [1]
- Death Cause: euraemic poisoning coupled with the infirmities of old age.
[1] Obituary, Baker, Nehemiah H., ID4269, (Noblesville Ledger 16 July 1916), Doc6021.pdf (A)
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Children (Family)
- Parents of 9 children [1][1] Obituary, Baker, Nehemiah H., ID4269, (Noblesville Ledger 16 July 1916), Doc6021.pdf (A)
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Education
- He began his education in the district schools in that section of the county and finished his school work at Union High, Westfield [1][1] Obituary, Baker, Nehemiah H., ID4269, (Noblesville Ledger 16 July 1916), Doc6021.pdf (A)
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Biography
See: Doc5707.pdf/ Doc5707-InfoSheet.txtParents
- Father: Joseph Baker [1] [2]- Mother: Anna Mills
- Mother: Anna Baker [2]
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baker [1]
[1] Obituary, Baker, Nehemiah H., ID4269, (Noblesville Ledger 16 July 1916), Doc6021.pdf (A)
[2] Book, History of Hamilton County, Indiana, Helm, Bk1604, page 100
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Siblings
- A member of a family of eight children [1][1] Obituary, Baker, Nehemiah H., ID4269, (Noblesville Ledger 16 July 1916), Doc6021.pdf (A)
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Endnotes
1. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 100.
2. "Nehemiah H. Baker Died Wednesday", Noblesville Daily Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 13 July 1916, Page 1, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/353609914, accessed 13 June 2021, Doc6021.pdf.
3. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 100.
4. "Nehemiah H. Baker Died Wednesday", Noblesville Daily Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 13 July 1916, Page 1, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/353609914, accessed 13 June 2021, Doc6021.pdf.
5. "Nehemiah H. Baker Died Wednesday", Noblesville Daily Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 13 July 1916, Page 1, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/353609914, accessed 13 June 2021, Doc6021.pdf.
6. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 100.
7. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 100.
8. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 100.
9. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 100.
10. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 100.
11. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 100.
12. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 100.
13. "Nehemiah H. Baker Died Wednesday", Noblesville Daily Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 13 July 1916, Page 1, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/353609914, accessed 13 June 2021, Doc6021.pdf.
14. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 100.
15. "Nehemiah H. Baker Died Wednesday", Noblesville Daily Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 13 July 1916, Page 1, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/353609914, accessed 13 June 2021, Doc6021.pdf.
16. "Nehemiah H. Baker Died Wednesday", Noblesville Daily Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 13 July 1916, Page 1, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/353609914, accessed 13 June 2021, Doc6021.pdf.
17. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 100.
18. "Nehemiah H. Baker Died Wednesday", Noblesville Daily Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 13 July 1916, Page 1, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/353609914, accessed 13 June 2021, Doc6021.pdf.
19. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 100.
20. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 99, 100.
21. "Nehemiah H. Baker Died Wednesday", Noblesville Daily Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 13 July 1916, Page 1, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/353609914, accessed 13 June 2021, Doc6021.pdf.
22. Helm, T B. History of Hamilton County, Indiana with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches. Reprint . Chicago, Evansville, IN: Kingman Brothers, Unigraphic, 1880, 1976. Bk1604, Page 100.
23. "Nehemiah H. Baker Died Wednesday", Noblesville Daily Ledger (Noblesville, Indiana), 13 July 1916, Page 1, Col. 5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/353609914, accessed 13 June 2021, Doc6021.pdf.