Jesse Baker
| Date of Interment or Death | 10/24/1942 |
|---|---|
| Location | Old Fairview |
| Section | D |
| Block-Lot-Grave | 7-1-1n |
Obituary
Jesse Baker Drops Dead at Dwight Wednesday P.M.
Funeral services for Jesse Baker, well known resident of Dwight township who dropped dead in a Dwight barber shop Wednesday evening will be held Saturday at two o’clock from Wahpeton Congregational Church.
Mr. Baker had complained of pains in his chest during the day but did not think he was seriously ill. He took one of his sons toDwight in the evening to the barber shop and it was there that he fell over dead. Stricken with a heart attack.
Jesse F. Baker was born April 30, 1896 at the farm in Dwight township where he lived all his life. He leaves his wife, three sons and three daughters, his mother, Mrs. Alice Baker and his sister, Miss Virginia Baker of this city.
The body will lie in state at the Schmitt & Olson chapel until the hour of services.
Globe Gazette, on Thursday, April 18th, 1918 (transcribed as written) ~ JESSE G. BAKER DEAD; HEART TROUBLE CAUSE ~ WAS VISITING SISTER IN MONTANA DEATH WAS SHOCK TO COMMUNITY Came to Wahpeton in 1883 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 nickname of “Cook”, left Wahpeton Tuesday morning of last week for a 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 by his brother and sister, arriving 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 Chesaw, 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.
Wahpeton Times, on Thursday, April 18th, 1918 (transcribed as written)
Jesse G. Baker, a well-known citizen of Richland County, died suddenly the first part of last week while visiting his sister, Mrs. E.A. Aspenwall, thirty miles north of Hinsdale, Montana. Mr. Baker had been a resident of this county since the spring of 1884, and his death was a shock to the entire community.
The deceased was born at Lake City, Minn., forty-nine years ago, came to Wahpeton when fifteen years of age and since that time has lived at his home four and one-half miles northwest of town. He was a member of the I.O.O.F., who cooperated in the burial services. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn his departure.
Funeral services were held at the home and also at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Monday, April 15. His many friends and acquaintances extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Jesse G Baker and Alice B Coppin married 15 November 1893 at Hankinson, ND
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Location
Old Fairview is located on the southern half of the cemetery grounds.