Baker, Merrill K.
Birth
Merrill Baker was born May 25, 1890 in Gloversville, son of the late Channing D. Baker and Alice Klock. He moved to West Township in 1916. His brother and sister were:
- Ernest Baker of Troy
- Mrs. Florence Dillenbeck of Schenectady.
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Occupation
Mr. Baker had served 10 years as Knox supervisor. He was chairman of the town Democratic committee at the time of his death. Until taken ill a year ago, he was supervisor in the Albany county highway department.
A former president of the Albany County Farm Bureau, he also belonged to the Helderberg grange of West Township. He belonged to the Methodist CHurch of West Township and was a member of the Noah Lodge, No. 754, F. and A. M. of Altamont.
Marriage & Children
Merril Baker married Ollie Empie. Their children were:
- Walter Baker of Thacher Park
- Ivan Empie Baker of West Township
- Mrs, Evelyn Zeh of Voorheesville
- Mrs. Dorothy Fellows of New York City.
Death
Merrill K. Baker died last Thursday night (April 27, 1950) in Albany hospital. He was 50 years old.
Obituary
Baker, Former Knox Supervisor, Dies at Age of 59
Merrill K. Baker, former Democratic supervisor of the Town of Knox, and long actvie in Democratic politics in Albany count, died last Thursday night (April 27, 1950) in Albany hospital. He was 50 years old.
Mr. Baker had served 10 years as Knox supervisor. He was chairman of the town Democratic committee at the time of his death. Until taken ill a year ago, he was supervisor in the Albany county highway department.
A former president of the Albany County Farm Bureau, he also belonged to the Helderberg grange of West Township. He belonged to the Methodist CHurch of West Township and was a member of the Noah Lodge, No. 754, F. and A. M. of Altamont.
Mr. Baker had been a patient in Albany Hospital since March 15. He had been ill since last spring when he suffered a heart attack.
A native of Gloversville, he was born May 25, 1890, son of the late Channing D. and Alice Klock Baker. He moved to West Township in 1916.
Survivors include his wife, the former Ollie Empie; two sons, Walter Baker of Thacher Park and Ivan Baker of West Township; Two daughters; Mrs Evelyn Zeh of Voorheesville and Mrs. Dorothy Fellows of New York City. He also leaves nine grandchildren, one brother, Ernest Baker of Troy, and one sister, Mrs. Florence Dillenbeck of Schenectady.
Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p. m. at the Fredendall Funeral home in Altamont, with Rev. James E. Morecraft, pastor fo the Altamont Lutheran Church, officiating. Masonic services were conducted Sunday evening by Noah Lodge of Altamont. Burial was at Sharon.
- Altamont Enterprise - May 5, 1950
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