Fayette County PA Archives Biographies.....Baker, Michael March 3, 1815 - ????
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Source: Gresham and Wiley, 1889: Biographical & Portrait Cyclopedia, Fayette Co, PA, pg 247
Author: John H. Gresham & Samuel T. Wiley

Micheal Baker, an old and respected citizen of 
Springhill township, is of German descent and was born March 
3, 1815. He is the son of Micheal Baker and Catherine Everly 
Baker, both natives of Maryland.
    Micheal Baker Sr, father, when a young man came to 
Springhill township with his father and mother. He bought a 
farm of 125 acres, which he improved and cultivated during 
the remainder of his life. He married Miss Catherine Everly, 
and unto them were born six sons and four daughters. He 
engaged in farming and for many years employed a team in 
hauling goods from Cumberland, Maryland, to Fayette county. 
He was an honest and respected citizen, and by hard work 
accumulated considerable property. He died in 1859, being 
preceded twenty years to the tomb by his faithful wife.
    Micheal Baker was reared on a farm, and attended the 
subscription schools until seventeen years of age. He then 
engaged in farming, and after his father's death, he 
purchased the home farm where he resides today. He has 
erected a very fine residence, and a large and commodious 
barn on the old homestead where he is passing his last days 
in peace and plenty.
    Mr Baker was married April 28, 1845 to Miss Catherine 
Everly, daughter of Richard Surgent. To their union were 
born seven children: Richard Baker, Sarah Baker, Elizabeth 
Baker, Jefferson Baker, Barbara Baker, John Baker and 
Margaret Ellen Baker (dead). John and Sarah are still at 
home while the others are married and have homes of their 
own. Mrs Baker was a member of the Presbyterian church until 
her death, January 15, 1873. 
    Mr Baker was admitted to membership many years ago, in 
the Disciple church at Oak Grove. 
    He is a democrat of the Jeffersonian school, has served 
as judge of elections, and supervisor of roads in Springhill 
township.
    By intelligent management and honest labor, he has 
acquired a competency, lives surrounded by all the comforts 
of life, and enjoys the confidence and respect of those who 
know him. 

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