Jesse G Baker
| Date of Interment or Death | 04/15/1918 |
|---|---|
| Location | Old Fairview |
| Section | D |
| Block-Lot-Grave | 4-1-2 |
Obituary
Jesse G. Baker-1918
JESSE G. BAKER DEAD; HEART TROUBLE CAUSE WAS VISITING SISTER IN MONTANA. DEATH WAS SHOCK TO COMMUNITY Came to Wahpeton in 1884 at Age of Fifteen – Was Well and Favorably Known – Survived by Wife and Two Children – Funeral Monday. Jesse G. Baker, a well known farmer residing north of Wahpeton, died Wednesday afternoon of last week at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ed. Aspinwall, at Hinsdale, Mont., his death being the result of a sudden attack of heart failure.
Mr. Baker, who was perhaps generally know better by his familiar Tuesday morning of last week for a nickname of “Cook”, left Wahpeton to visit with his sister. Mrs. Ed. Aspinwall, at Hinsdale, Mont., arriving at that place the following morning. He was met there by his sister and her husband with a car, as their farm is some twenty miles from the railroad. On arriving at the farm home, he had a fainting spell, but recovered, ate a hearty dinner, and later went out for a walk over the farm with his sister. About five o’clock a sudden attack came, and Cook, pressing his hands to his head, said he was in pain. A moment later he fell to the ground, death coming instantly. It is said that the deceased had been subject to slight attacks for a year past, and had refrained from any heavy work on his farm, while concealing the fact of his affliction from his family.
The remains were brought to Wahpeton here Saturday morning. The funeral was held at the Methodist church, Monday afternoon, Rev. Stillwell conducting the services. There was a large gathering of friends at the church, who followed the casket to Fairview cemetery, where interment took place. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, showing the esteem in which the deceased was held by his friends and fellow citizens. The Odd Fellows and M. B. A. attended the funeral in a body.
Jesse G. Baker was born at Lake City, Minn., on May 25th, 1869, being nearly 49 years of age at the time of his death. At the age of fifteen he came to Wahpeton with his parents, in the year 1884. At the age of twenty-four he was married to Miss Alice Coppin of Hankinson. Their present home was built and furnished ready for the young couple when they were married, and has been the family home since that time. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife and two children, Jesse F. Baker and Miss Virginia Baker, who reside at home; two brothers, Stanton C. and Willis Baker of Cheesaw, Wash.; and a sister, Mrs. Ed Aspinwall, Hinsdale, Mont. He served as a member of the Dwight School Board for more than fifteen years, and enjoyed the confidence and respect of all his acquaintances. His death will be mourned by his family and by his friends for a long time to come.
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Location
Old Fairview is located on the southern half of the cemetery grounds.