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Obit For Andrew Jackson Baker
Headline Gone to His Reward
Text The angel of death entered the home of Andrew Jackson Baker, 2 miles east of Cassville, Saturday, Nov 4, 1905, and beckoned Uncle "Andy" to go to that celestial home. The spirit took its flight and is now breaking in the Sunlight of his Redeemer.

He was born June 4, 1828, in Virginia, and his parents moved to Georgia, where he grew to manhood. He left Georgia, in 1847 and went to Pettis County, Missouri, and them moved to now Carroll County, Arkansas , and located on Leatherwood Creek on White River.

In 1856, he moved to Roaring River Township, Barry County, Missouri and on Sept 26, 1856, he and Miss Aggie Jane Wallen, daughter of the late Rev. John R. and Aggie Wallen, were married, to whom were born ten children, eight of whom are living. They are Columbus C., of Philadelphia, PA., A. J., Jr., Jno. R., Jos. C, and Albert of Cassville, and Chas. Baker of Mineral Springs, Mrs. Lou Davis of Idaho, and Mrs. Bell Higgs of El Paso.

He was a member of the Baptist Church 39 years and lived a consistent member of that church. In 1863, he enlisted in Co. E., 2nd Arkansas Calvary and served to the close of the war. He was corporal in his company. In 1873, he moved to a farm near the Horner Church house, and in 1880, moved to his late home, where he resided for 25 years.

He had slight strokes of paralysis sometime ago, but on Nov. 3, had a severe stroke, from which he never recovered and his passing away, was as quiet as a babe going to sleep. His ambition was to live a quiet and peaceable life, which he did. His friends forced the notation of county judge on the Democrat ticket on him, many years ago, but he refused to accept. He always took an interest in the affairs of this county and his country. He enjoyed the highest respect and full confidence of his fellowmen. In fact, all that is expressible, in the word good, was applicable to him. His remains were laid to rest in the Horner Cemetery, after short services by the Rev. E.W. Love of this city. To the bereaved relative we tender our sympathy.
Newspaper Cassville Democrat, Cassville, Barry Co., MO
Date Saturday, November 11, 1905
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Resource State Historical Society of MO Microfilm
Submitted by Haddock Family Web Page