Gus Baker, was involved in a shooting in Leslie County Kentucky in 1937. Does anyone have any information on that?

Question

Those involved were Wilson Baker, Gus Baker, (my grandfather) who was shot and James (Jim) Howard who was killed.  From my understanding, it occured either in Wooten or Coon Creek in Leslie County.

Comments

You might get help from the Leslie County Library, 22065 Main St.  POBOX 498, Hyden KY  PHONE 6066722460.  iT WOULD HAVE OLD NEWSPAPER FILES.

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Thanks... I have  been emailing with them to see if they have anything.

Answer 1

Looks like the Howards and the Bakers have a long running fued. George W. Baker, was murdered by Jim Howard.

 check these 2 sites.  I am hopefull you will find what you are looking for.  

From the "Days of Darkness" by Pearce, John Ed

http://www.oblevins.com/Blevins/d0010/g0000012.html

http://yesteryearsnews.wordpress.com/2009/07/20/love-and-shotguns-a-tale-from-the-baker-howard-feud/

 

Good Luck
 

Comments

Yes, my understanding is that the Baker Howard fued you are referring to was in a neighboring county.  Not directly related, but distant cousins.  I am searching to see what the connections are between the Bakers and Howards in each county.