Eli Baker

Eli was born on July 20th, 1858 in Kirksville, Adair, Mo.  Eli's father was William M. Baker and his mother was Sarah Osborn.  His paternal grandparents were Samson Baker and Mariah Baker. He had three brothers and two sisters, named Edward M., William E., Charles C., Martha and Mary A..  He was the second youngest of the six children. He had a half-brother named Harmon.