Son of James Baker and Jane Northrip Maxey. 1m to Nancy Hendricks on 31 Aug 1864 in Pulaski Co, KY. 2m to Elizabeth (maiden name unknown) Allen ca. 1909 in Lyon Co, KS; it was a second marriage for both of them.

Obit mentions a sister, Jennie L. Lewis, and brothers W.L. Baker, R.M. Baker, John Baker, J.J. Baker, S.J. Baker, C.F. Baker and George Baker. His name is listed on the G.A.R. Memorial in MML Cemetery.

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The Emporia Gazette, 13 Dec 1926, Mon

BODY TO EMPORIA

The body of Andrew J. Baker, who died Sunday in Wichita, will be brought to Emporia Tuesday afternoon at 3:20 o'clock on Santa Fe train No. 6 and will be taken to Maplewood cemetery, where short services will be held.

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The Emporia Gazette, 15 Dec 1926, Wed

INTERMENT IN EMPORIA

Short funeral services for Andrew J. Baker, who died Sunday in Wichita, were held Tuesday afternoon at the grave in Maplewood cemetery. Rev. Eugene Kramer, pastor of the Grace Methodist Church, conducted the services.

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Andrew J. Baker in the Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900

Name: Andrew J. Baker
Gender: Male
Spouse: Nancy Hendricks
Spouse Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 31 Aug 1865
County: Pulaski
State: Kentucky

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Andrew J. Baker in the 1880 United States Federal Census

Name:Andrew J. Baker
Age: 39
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1880: Blue, Jackson, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Nancy Baker
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
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Occupation: Farmer
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Household Members: Name, Age
Andrew J. Baker 39
Nancy Baker 36
Marttie Baker 13
Joseph J. Baker 12
John T. Baker 11
Polly Baker 9
Franklin Baker 8
Milford Baker 7
Samuel Baker 6
William Baker 3
Andrew J. Baker 1

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A J Baker in the 1920 United States Federal Census

Name: A J Baker
Age: 78
Birth Year: abt 1842
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1920: Emporia Ward 1, Lyon, Kansas
Street: Rural St
House Number: 610
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Baker
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Home Free or Mortgaged: Mortgaged
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Household Members: Name, Age
A J Baker 78
Elizabeth Baker 76

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Andrew J Baker in the U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938

Name: Andrew J Baker
Birth Year: abt 1841
Keyed Birth Location: Kentucky
Birth State: Kentucky
Admitted Year: 1924
Age at Admission: 83
State: Kansas
County: Leavenworth
City: Leavenworth
Branch: Western Branch