David Baker
Born: January 19, 1872 1
Died: April 28, 1879
Buried: Lot 55, plot 7
Lot Owner: Wm Baker, purchased 1882
Parents: William and Mary Ramsey Baker
Refer to news story on page 2. David is the "oldest boy" mentioned in the article.
1. Baker Family History provided by William D. Baker of Colorado
Bertha (Miller) Baker and Baby
Born: October 28, 1876 at Metz, Jasper Co., Iowa
Died: September 21, 1899 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 166, plot 20
Lot Owner: John & George Miller, purchased in 1882
Married: Charles Wilbert "Bert" Baker on February 9, 1897 in Jasper Co., Iowa
Children: Infant
Parents: G.W. and Emily Helphrey Miller
Married Tonight
This afternoon, the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Miller;
of Metz, will be thrown open to the reception of a company
of guests, to witness the marriage of their daughter,
Bertha, to Mr. C. W. Baker, the time set for the ceremony
being two o'clock. The JOURNAL extensd hearty good wishes to
these young people, as they start out together on life's
journey. The Newton Journal, February 9, 1896.
Obituary: Mrs. Bertha Miller-Baker
Bertha Miller Baker, daughter of George W. and Emily Miller, was born at Metz, Iowa, October 28, 1876. On February 9th, 1898, she was married to Charles Wilbert Baker; died September 21, 1899.
She was a member of the United Brethren church of Metz, and was always active in Christian work, both in the Sunday school and in the Young Peoples' Christian Union.
Bertha was one of a family of nine children, three of whom had departed this life before her, viz: Mary and May in childhood, and Stephen in young manhood. Those living and residing near the old homestead are her father and mother, her sisters, Mrs. Brock, Mrs. Emmack, Mrs. Hardenbrook, and brothers Mel and Clarence Miller, and all were at her bedside at her death.
Her body was tenderly buried by the side of her new born babe in Metz cemetery, on Sunday afternoon, Rev. B.C. Baumgardner, who officiated at her wedding, preached the funeral service.
The above is a very sad bereavement, and the family have the sincere sympathy of all who knew them. ~ Newton papers, September 24, 1899.