William Baker

William was born on May 10th, 1797 in Rhode Island.  William's father was Abijah Baker and his mother was Mary Jane Unknown. He had six brothers and a sister, named Samson, Spencer, George B., Sylvester, Abijah, Isaac Jefferson and Hannah.  He was the fourth oldest of the eight children.  He died at the age of 71 on February 11th, 1869.