Edwin Baker (1837 - 1925)

Born 12 Oct 1837 in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Abagail Jane Baker — married 7 Nov 1866 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Died 22 Dec 1925 at age 88 in South Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Biography

Edwin Baker was born in Pennsylvania.

Corporal Edwin Baker served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Jul 22, 1861
Mustered out: Jul 22, 1864
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Company H, 42nd Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry

Edwin Baker was interred in California.

Edwin was born on 12 Oct 1837 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. His parents were Harlan Baker and Hannah Eastburn/Eastman Baker.^[1][2]

Edwin was mustered into service with the Union Army on 22 Jul 1861 as a Private in Company H, 42nd Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry (The Bucktails, also known as the 13th Reserves, the 1st Rifles, and Kane Rifles) for 3 years. Promoted to Corporal. ^[3][4]Transferred to 190th regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers on 31 May 1864. Mustered out at end of term on 22 Jul 1864. ^[5][6] The Bucktails are Pennsylvania's most famous Civil War unit.

The Bucktails are Pennsylvania's most famous Civil War Regiment. Raised as a company of riflemen, the volunteers arrived at muster wearing civilian clothes and a buck's tail in his hat - a symbol of his marksmanship. The Bucktails were engaged in many battles, significant examples include South Mountain Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg.^[7]

He married Abby Jane Baker ^[1] on 7 Nov 1866 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.^[8]

Edwin had lived in South Pasadena, California for 51 years prior to his death. He was a retired rancher.^[1]

He passed away on 22 Dec 1925 in South Pasadena, California and is buried in Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum in Altadena, California. ^[1][2]

Residence

Note: census records transcribed by Sue LaVoie

1850 - London Grove, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States^[9]

Aaron Baker,, 83, male, Pennsylvania, farmer

Harlin Baker,, 40, male, Pennsylvania, farmen

Hannah Baker,, 35, female, Pennsylvania

Ruth E Baker,, 13, female, Pennsylvania

Edwin Baker,, 11, male, Pennsylvania

Aaron Baker,, 9, male, Pennsylvania

David E Baker,, 6, male, Pennsylvania

Reuben Baker,, 4, male, Pennsylvania

Margaret A Baker,, 2, female, Pennsylvania

Sarah E Baker,, 1, female, Pennsylvania

1880 - San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California, United States^[10]

Edwin Baker, head, 40, male, Pennsylvania, laborer

Abbie J Baker, wife, 36, female, Pennsylvania

Mary M Baker, 12, female, Pennsylania

Frederick Baker, son, 10, male, Pennsylvania

Gordon M Baker, son, 8, male, Pennsylvania

Marie Baker, daughter, 6, female, California

Nettie Baker, daughter, 2, female, California

1900 - Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States^[11]

Edwin Baker, head, 63, male, Pennsylvania, farmer, married 34 years

Abbie J Baker, wife, 57, female, Pennsylvania,, married 34 years, had 7 children all still living

Mary M Baker, 32, female, Pennsylania, teacher

Frederick C Baker, son, 30, male, Pennsylvania

Gordon Baker, son, 28, male, Pennsylvania

Henretta Baker, daughter, 22 female, California, teacher

Abbie H Baker, daughter, 20, female, California

Edwin Baker, son, 18, male, California

1910 - Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States^[12]

Edwin Baker, head, 72, male, Pennsylvania, farmer, married 44 years

Abbie J Baker, wife, 69, female, Pennsylvania,, married 44 years, had 7 children all still living

Abbie H Baker, daughter, 29, female, California, teacher

Edwin Baker Jr., son, 26, male, California. wells driller

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} "California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994". FamilySearch (accessed 15 February 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 01212. Edwin Baker, 1925.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 15 February 2022), memorial page for Edwin Baker (12 Oct 1837–22 Dec 1925), Find A Grave: Memorial #175117507, citing Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
3. ↑ "History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5 prepared in Compliance with acts of the legislature, Vol I (3 month service: 1st-50th Regiments, Erie Regiment, Philadelphia City Troup;), Bates, Samuel P., (Harrisburg, B. Singerly, State Printer), 1869-71. Digital Library (hathitrust.org) Edwin Baker, p.937. https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=miun.aby3439.0001.001&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021
4. ↑ National Park Service - The Civil War, Soldiers and Sailors Database. Edwin Baker - 42nd Regiment. regiment https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers-detail.htm?soldierId=199C4F7E-DC7A-DF11-BF36-B8AC6F5D926A
5. ↑ "History of Pennsylvania volunteers, 1861-5 prepared in Compliance with acts of the legislature, Vol V, Bates, Samuel P., (Harrisburg, B. Singerly, State Printer), 1871. Digital Library (hathitrust.org) Edwin Baker, p.297 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=miun.aby3439.0005.001&view=1up&seq=325
6. ↑ National Park Service - The Civil War, Soldiers and Sailors Database. Edwin Baker - 190th Regiment. https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers-detail.htm?soldierId=03964F7E-DC7A-DF11-BF36-B8AC6F5D926A
7. ↑ "The Civil War in the East", Steve A. Hawks, (https://civilwarintheeast.com/), 42nd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry (First Rifles, Bucktails). https://civilwarintheeast.com/us-regiments-batteries/pennsylvania/13th-pennsylvania-reserves/
8. ↑ "Pennsylvania Marriages, 1709-1940". FamilySearch (accessed 1 April 2022). Abbie I. Baker in entry for Edwin Baker, 1866.
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1850". Citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). FamilySearch (accessed 1 April 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 00185. Edwin Baker in household of Aaron Baker, London Grove Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1880". Citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm . FamilySearch (accessed 1 April 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 00536. Edwin Baker, San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California, United States
11. ↑ "United States Census, 1900". FamilySearch (accessed 1 April 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 00643. Edwin Baker, 1900.
12. ↑ "United States Census, 1910". Citing enumeration district (ED) ED 294, sheet 14A, family 298, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 86; FHL microfilm 1,374,099. FamilySearch (accessed 1 April 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 00532. Edwin Baker, Pasadena Ward 3, Los Angeles, California, United States

• Monumental inscription. Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, California. 22 Dec 1925 (b. 12 Oct 1837) BAKER, Edwin. Photographed by: Find A Grave contributor Wanda, ID 48618837.

Acknowledgements

• Gravesite photo posted with permission of Find A Grave contributor Wanda, ID 48618837 as noted in email response to request to use her images on WikiTree: “You are welcome to use the photos and add my name on WikiTree.”