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Oliver Baker 1822 (1826-1834)

Oliver Baker was born July 17, 1801, the thirteenth child of Samuel Baker and Hannah Bush of Templeton, Mass. He attended Yale, class of 1829, Andover Theological Seminary class of 1825 and Yale Divinity School, class of 1834. He died March 15, 1834 at Rahway, New Jersey while a divinity student.

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[crossed out?] born in Templeton although I have not the precise record of the place at hand. I hope this will cover all you wish to know, as I have not your first letter at hand I am not able to refer to it in particular. I am very truly Yours Lucas Baker.

P.S. Samuel Baker b. July 3 1753 d. June 22. 182[8?] aged 71 years 11 months 19 days

Hannah died Aug 11 1831 aged 71 years 6 months 28 days

There were the fathers and mothers of Oliver and Otis Baker.

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Oliver Baker 1822 (1826-1834)

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