Reuben
BAKER
(b.
14 April 1874
,
Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
d.
13 January 1921
,
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
)
Age: 46
Cause of Death: lobar pneumonia
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Reuben BAKER was born 14 April 1874 in Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
Reuben BAKER was the child of John BAKER and Jane DAVIS and the grandchild of: (paternal) John BAKER and Bridget CARNEYSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Reuben married Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD 11 August 1895 in Millbury, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD was born 13 August 1876 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville). Marie Albina Clarinda died 24 January 1971 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville). Marie Albina Clarinda was the child of Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS and Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN.
Reuben BAKER died 13 January 1921 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA .
The 1850 U.S. Census shows a John Baker, age 28, living in Southbridge, Massachusetts and a Davis Baker, age 25, also living in Southbridge, Massachusetts. Any relation?
His gravestone states his year of birth as 1876.
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Occupation
Reuben BAKER was a operative, weaver.
Reuben BAKER was a operative, weaver.
Family and Children of Reuben BAKER
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Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD-- Date: 11 August 1895 Place: Millbury, Massachusetts, USA
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Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD was the child of Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS and Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN
MILLBURY
The marriage of Reuben Baker of Sutton and Clarinda Reno of this village took place at the Church of the Assumption Sunday afternoon, Rev. Charland officiating. A unique feature of the affair was that there were two best men and no maid attending the bride. The gentlemen acting in the capacity if best neb were Edward Reno and Joseph Martin. The bride was attired in white muslin with ribbon trimmings. The presents were numerous. They will reside in Millbury.
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 12, 1895
Vol: 453 ; Page: 468
Married in Millbury by J.A. Charland, Catholic Priest
Groom's Name: Reuben Baker
Groom's Birth Date: 1875
Groom's Birthplace:
Groom's Age: 20
Bride's Name: Clarinda Reno
Bride's Birth Date: 1876
Bride's Birthplace:
Bride's Age: 19
Marriage Date: 11 Aug 1895
Marriage Place: Millbury, Massachusetts
Groom's Father's Name: John
Groom's Mother's Name: Jane Davis
Bride's Father's Name: Edward
Bride's Mother's Name: Amelia Martin
Groom's Race:
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race:
Bride's Marital Status:
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M02732-5
Syst Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
Source Film Number: 1651245
Reference Number: vol 453 pg520 #13
Collection: Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910
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Children of Reuben BAKER and Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD:
Edward E BAKER (b.3 July 1896, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 1 March 1967, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Edith Louise BOYLE 2 July 1917 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Mary Flora BAKER (b.11 April 1900, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 20 February 1983, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Frank Earnest COLBY 16 August 1927 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
William A BAKER (b.6 February 1903, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 22 February 1985, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Beatrice Evelyn LEBOEUF 4 September 1923 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Leo George BAKER (b.24 December 1911, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 28 July 1993, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )
m. Evelyn Pearl FEIGE 10 January 1932 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD-- Date: 11 August 1895 Place: Millbury, Massachusetts, USAMassachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1925
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Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD was the child of Edouard RENAUD dit LOCAS and Parmelia (Adelina) MARTIN
MILLBURY
The marriage of Reuben Baker of Sutton and Clarinda Reno of this village took place at the Church of the Assumption Sunday afternoon, Rev. Charland officiating. A unique feature of the affair was that there were two best men and no maid attending the bride. The gentlemen acting in the capacity if best neb were Edward Reno and Joseph Martin. The bride was attired in white muslin with ribbon trimmings. The presents were numerous. They will reside in Millbury.
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 12, 1895
Vol: 453 ; Page: 468
Married in Millbury by J.A. Charland, Catholic Priest
Groom's Name: Reuben Baker
Groom's Birth Date: 1875
Groom's Birthplace:
Groom's Age: 20
Bride's Name: Clarinda Reno
Bride's Birth Date: 1876
Bride's Birthplace:
Bride's Age: 19
Marriage Date: 11 Aug 1895
Marriage Place: Millbury, Massachusetts
Groom's Father's Name: John
Groom's Mother's Name: Jane Davis
Bride's Father's Name: Edward
Bride's Mother's Name: Amelia Martin
Groom's Race:
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race:
Bride's Marital Status:
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M02732-5
Syst Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
Source Film Number: 1651245
Reference Number: vol 453 pg520 #13
Collection: Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910
Source: familysearch.org
Children of Reuben BAKER and Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD:
Edward E BAKER (b.3 July 1896, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 1 March 1967, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )m. Edith Louise BOYLE 2 July 1917 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Mary Flora BAKER (b.11 April 1900, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 20 February 1983, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )m. Frank Earnest COLBY 16 August 1927 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
William A BAKER (b.6 February 1903, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 22 February 1985, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )m. Beatrice Evelyn LEBOEUF 4 September 1923 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Leo George BAKER (b.24 December 1911, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA d. 28 July 1993, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA )m. Evelyn Pearl FEIGE 10 January 1932 in Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
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1874 - Birth
Reubin Baker born in Sutton, MA on April 14, 1874, parents John Baker and Jane Davis. John is a laborer. Both parents are from Ireland.
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Reubin Baker born in Sutton, MA on April 14, 1874, parents John Baker and Jane Davis. John is a laborer. Both parents are from Ireland.
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Birth
Official Birth Certificate
1874 Birth. Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts.
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1880 Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts
John BAKER, Self, M, Male, W, 50, IRE, Farm Hand, IRE, IRE
Janie BAKER, Wife, M, Female, W, 36, IRE, Keeps House, IRE, IRE
Parker BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 13, RI, At School, IRE, IRE
Geo. E. BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 8, MA, At School, IRE, IRE
Albert BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 7, MA, At School, IRE, IRE
Reuben BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 5, MA, At School, IRE, IRE
Nuder BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 4, MA, IRE, IRE
William BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 2, MA, IRE, IRE
name: Reuben Baker
residence: Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1875
birthplace: Massachusetts, United States
relationship to head: Son
spouse's name:
spouse's birthplace:
father's name: John Baker
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother's name: Janie Baker
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Male
martial status: Single
age (expanded): 5 years
occupation: At School
nara film number: T9-0564
page: 17
page character: A
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John BAKER, Self, M, Male, W, 50, IRE, Farm Hand, IRE, IRE
Janie BAKER, Wife, M, Female, W, 36, IRE, Keeps House, IRE, IRE
Parker BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 13, RI, At School, IRE, IRE
Geo. E. BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 8, MA, At School, IRE, IRE
Albert BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 7, MA, At School, IRE, IRE
Reuben BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 5, MA, At School, IRE, IRE
Nuder BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 4, MA, IRE, IRE
William BAKER, Son, S, Male, W, 2, MA, IRE, IRE
name: Reuben Baker
residence: Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1875
birthplace: Massachusetts, United States
relationship to head: Son
spouse's name:
spouse's birthplace:
father's name: John Baker
father's birthplace: Ireland
mother's name: Janie Baker
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
ethnicity (standardized): American
gender: Male
martial status: Single
age (expanded): 5 years
occupation: At School
nara film number: T9-0564
page: 17
page character: A
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1895 Marriage / PartnerReuben BAKER and Marie Albina Clarinda RENAUD 11 August 1895, Millbury, Massachusetts, USA
He was 21 years old.
1895
Reuben Baker marries Clarinda Reno on Aug 11, 1895 in Millbury (or Sutton), MA. Reuben is 20, living in Sutton. Clarinda is 19, living in Millbury. Reuben is an operative born in Sutton. Clarinda is a weaver born in Sturbridge. Reuben's parents are John and Jane (Davis). Clarinda's parents are Edward and Amelia (Martin).
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Reuben Baker marries Clarinda Reno on Aug 11, 1895 in Millbury (or Sutton), MA. Reuben is 20, living in Sutton. Clarinda is 19, living in Millbury. Reuben is an operative born in Sutton. Clarinda is a weaver born in Sturbridge. Reuben's parents are John and Jane (Davis). Clarinda's parents are Edward and Amelia (Martin).
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Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 9, 1895
1895 marriage
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1895 Marriage. Millbury, Worcester, Massachusetts.
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1895
A marriage license was issued Thursday to Reuben Baker of Sutton and Miss Clarinda Reno of South Main st, Millbury.
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 9, 1895
A marriage license was issued Thursday to Reuben Baker of Sutton and Miss Clarinda Reno of South Main st, Millbury.
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 9, 1895
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Massachusetts
August 12, 1895. Millbury, Massachusetts.
1896 Birth of ChildEdward E BAKER was born 3 July 1896, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Reuben was 22 years old.
1900 - Southbridge, Massachusetts
Reuben, age 25, working at Print Works. It lists his father as having been born in Canada and his mother, born in Massachusetts. (This is probably inaccurate). His wife is Clarinda. She is 23 years old, born Aug. 1876 in Massachusetts. Her parents were born in Canada. They have 2 children, Edward, born in 1896 and Flora, born in 1900. Both children were born in Massachusetts.
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Reuben, age 25, working at Print Works. It lists his father as having been born in Canada and his mother, born in Massachusetts. (This is probably inaccurate). His wife is Clarinda. She is 23 years old, born Aug. 1876 in Massachusetts. Her parents were born in Canada. They have 2 children, Edward, born in 1896 and Flora, born in 1900. Both children were born in Massachusetts.
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1900 Birth of ChildMary Flora BAKER was born 11 April 1900, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Reuben was 26 years old.
1903 - Assault
... James D. Grant was charged with assault on Reuben Baker. Both men are employed in the dye house managed by the Hamilton Woolen Co. They work near together. Baker testified that Saturday morning he was intentionally struck by a truck being pushed by Grant through an alley in the dye house, and that directly after, he was twice violently pushed by Grant who attmpted to choke him. Baker stated that the assault was committed purely out of revenge. Grant testified that he struck Baker accidentally with the truck and that he was obliged to twice pus him in order to ?
Government witnesses, Charles Hetchen and Matthew Ward, both employed in the dyhouse, corroborated statements made by the prisoner. Judge Clarke did not find sufficient evidence to convict Grant and ordered him discharged. Atty. H. B. Montague appeared for defendant.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
January 20, 1903
... James D. Grant was charged with assault on Reuben Baker. Both men are employed in the dye house managed by the Hamilton Woolen Co. They work near together. Baker testified that Saturday morning he was intentionally struck by a truck being pushed by Grant through an alley in the dye house, and that directly after, he was twice violently pushed by Grant who attmpted to choke him. Baker stated that the assault was committed purely out of revenge. Grant testified that he struck Baker accidentally with the truck and that he was obliged to twice pus him in order to ?
Government witnesses, Charles Hetchen and Matthew Ward, both employed in the dyhouse, corroborated statements made by the prisoner. Judge Clarke did not find sufficient evidence to convict Grant and ordered him discharged. Atty. H. B. Montague appeared for defendant.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
January 20, 1903
1903 Birth of ChildWilliam A BAKER was born 6 February 1903, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Reuben was 28 years old.
1904 - Is Missing From Home
Reuben Baker Leaves Folks in Southbridge.
Wife Says She Has Not Heard From Him.
SOUTHBRIDGE, June 19 - Reuben Baker, 11 Sayles street, has disappeared from his Southbridge home and according to statements made by his wife to Capt Marcus L Dillaber last night, and to a reporter for The Telegram, this afternoon, his whereabouts are unknown. He has been missing since Friday, June 3, when relatives supposed that he left the town to look for work.
Mrs Baker told the reporter that when leaving, her husband promised to write, but she had heard nothing concerning his actions. The missing man is widely known in Southbridge and was an employe of the Hamilton Woolen Co.
Baker was in Southbridge Wednesday afternoon, June 1, on which date it is alleged by Capt Marcus L Dillaber, he took a silver hunting case watch, waltham movement, from Robert McLean, Lens street. The timepiece was recovered last night, by Capt. Dillaber at the Baker home, 14 Sayles street from Edouard Renaud, Mrs....Read MORE...
Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
June 20, 1904
Reuben Baker Leaves Folks in Southbridge.
Wife Says She Has Not Heard From Him.
SOUTHBRIDGE, June 19 - Reuben Baker, 11 Sayles street, has disappeared from his Southbridge home and according to statements made by his wife to Capt Marcus L Dillaber last night, and to a reporter for The Telegram, this afternoon, his whereabouts are unknown. He has been missing since Friday, June 3, when relatives supposed that he left the town to look for work.
Mrs Baker told the reporter that when leaving, her husband promised to write, but she had heard nothing concerning his actions. The missing man is widely known in Southbridge and was an employe of the Hamilton Woolen Co.
Baker was in Southbridge Wednesday afternoon, June 1, on which date it is alleged by Capt Marcus L Dillaber, he took a silver hunting case watch, waltham movement, from Robert McLean, Lens street. The timepiece was recovered last night, by Capt. Dillaber at the Baker home, 14 Sayles street from Edouard Renaud, Mrs....Read MORE...
Worcester Daily Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
June 20, 1904
1906 - Drunkenness
... The case against Reuben Baker for drunkenness will also be tried Friday morning. Baker is out on $50 bail at the present time...
Feb. 10, 1906
Reuben Baker was before Judge Henry J. Clarke in District court this morning on a charge of drunkenness, and being found guilty, was fined $5. He paid.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
February 8, 1906
... The case against Reuben Baker for drunkenness will also be tried Friday morning. Baker is out on $50 bail at the present time...
Feb. 10, 1906
Reuben Baker was before Judge Henry J. Clarke in District court this morning on a charge of drunkenness, and being found guilty, was fined $5. He paid.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
February 8, 1906
1906 - TWO ASSAULT CASES
Judge Henry J. Clarke Imposes Fines in Southbridge Districe Court
SOUTHBRIDGE, July 6. - When Judge Henry J. Clarke opened the District office in Southbridge, this morning, he found three prisoners in the dock, two of them charged with assault and the third with drunkenness. The victim of Southbridge tanglefoot was Reuben Baker, who was arrested on the Fourth by Patrolman Peter Cormier. His case was soon disposed of on the payment of $5.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 7, 1906
Judge Henry J. Clarke Imposes Fines in Southbridge Districe Court
SOUTHBRIDGE, July 6. - When Judge Henry J. Clarke opened the District office in Southbridge, this morning, he found three prisoners in the dock, two of them charged with assault and the third with drunkenness. The victim of Southbridge tanglefoot was Reuben Baker, who was arrested on the Fourth by Patrolman Peter Cormier. His case was soon disposed of on the payment of $5.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 7, 1906
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Reuben (misspelled Ruben) at age 34. He is listed as having been born in Rhode Island. His parents are also listed as having been born in Rhode Island (probably Ireland). His wife, Clara, is 34 years old. She is listed as born in Massachusetts. Her parents were born in Canada. The children are: Edgar (most likely Edward), 14, Flora, 10, William, 7. The children were all born in Massachusetts. They are living on Sayles St. in Southbridge, Massachusetts.
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Reuben (misspelled Ruben) at age 34. He is listed as having been born in Rhode Island. His parents are also listed as having been born in Rhode Island (probably Ireland). His wife, Clara, is 34 years old. She is listed as born in Massachusetts. Her parents were born in Canada. The children are: Edgar (most likely Edward), 14, Flora, 10, William, 7. The children were all born in Massachusetts. They are living on Sayles St. in Southbridge, Massachusetts.
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1911 - Drunkenness
In Southern district court this forenoon, Reuben Baker was fined $6 on a charge of drunkenness. He paid.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
April 22, 1911
In Southern district court this forenoon, Reuben Baker was fined $6 on a charge of drunkenness. He paid.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
April 22, 1911
1911 Birth of ChildLeo George BAKER was born 24 December 1911, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
Reuben was 37 years old.
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1913 - Disturbance
SOUTHBRIDGE, Jan 15... When Reuben Baker, Sayles street, called at the police station at 7 o'clock it was with the intention fo having a neighbor arrested for disturbing him.
Baker made his complaint to Patrolman James J. Coughlin who with several other officers was in the station. The officer decided, after listening to the man's tale of woe, that Baker was somewht the worse for liquor and he was escorted to the cell department of the station...
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
January 16, 1913
SOUTHBRIDGE, Jan 15... When Reuben Baker, Sayles street, called at the police station at 7 o'clock it was with the intention fo having a neighbor arrested for disturbing him.
Baker made his complaint to Patrolman James J. Coughlin who with several other officers was in the station. The officer decided, after listening to the man's tale of woe, that Baker was somewht the worse for liquor and he was escorted to the cell department of the station...
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
January 16, 1913
1916 - SOUTHBRIDGE STATION HAS TOO MANY GUESTS
SOUTHBRIDGE, July 16...
Reuben Baker brought in charged with drunken...
Reuben Baker, Sayles street, pleaded guilty on a charge of drunkenness and was fined $15, which he paid.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 17, 1916
SOUTHBRIDGE, July 16...
Reuben Baker brought in charged with drunken...
Reuben Baker, Sayles street, pleaded guilty on a charge of drunkenness and was fined $15, which he paid.
Worcester Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
July 17, 1916
1917
Southbridge, Worcester County, MA -- shows Reuben's living on Sayles St. in Southbridge, date of birth as 14 April 1874. It also showed that his nearest relative is Clarinda Reno Baker and that he has blue eyes and is of medium height and medium build. He is some sort of operator for the Litchfield Shuttle Co.
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Southbridge, Worcester County, MA -- shows Reuben's living on Sayles St. in Southbridge, date of birth as 14 April 1874. It also showed that his nearest relative is Clarinda Reno Baker and that he has blue eyes and is of medium height and medium build. He is some sort of operator for the Litchfield Shuttle Co.
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918
1917 Marriage of ChildEdward E BAKER married 2 July 1917, Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville) to Edith Louise BOYLE
1919
Reuben (Albina) emp H W Co. h 23 Sayles
1919 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
Southbridge (MA)
Reuben (Albina) emp H W Co. h 23 Sayles
1919 Massachusetts City Directory - Southbridge
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1920 Sayles St. Southbridge, Massachusetts.
Reuben, age 44. He is listed as having been born in Massachusetts. His parents are listed as having been born in England. His wife, Clarinda, is 44. She was born in Massachusetts. Her parents were born in Canada. The children are: Flora, 19, William, 17, and Leo, 8. They were all born in Massachusetts. Reuben is listed as an operator in an optical company (probably American Optical).
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Reuben, age 44. He is listed as having been born in Massachusetts. His parents are listed as having been born in England. His wife, Clarinda, is 44. She was born in Massachusetts. Her parents were born in Canada. The children are: Flora, 19, William, 17, and Leo, 8. They were all born in Massachusetts. Reuben is listed as an operator in an optical company (probably American Optical).
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. The photo taken by A. Benoit? Southbridge, MA - year unknown - NOTE: A. (Ademard) Beniot was a photographer on Hamiliton St. in Southbridge from around 1910 till around 1936.
Was this around 1910?
Description of men around 1900 -- "Gentlemen wore coats that had a narrow shape, with white shirts and high stiff collars. Accessories included a black bow tie or a narrow tie. They wore their hair short with large mustaches."
Description of women around 1900 "Fashionable women in 1900 dressed in slim skirts that flared out below the knees, with bodices featuring tight sleeves that flared over the hand. Their accessories included round brooches, watches, small earrings and combs to hold their hair back in a bun."
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This photo was labeled Leo's grandparents. The label is in my grandmother's handwriting. I believe this might be in error and that the people in the photo are Leo's parents (Marie Clarinda Renaud and Reuben Baker). The photo taken by A. Benoit? Southbridge, MA - year unknown - NOTE: A. (Ademard) Beniot was a photographer on Hamiliton St. in Southbridge from around 1910 till around 1936.
Was this around 1910?
Description of men around 1900 -- "Gentlemen wore coats that had a narrow shape, with white shirts and high stiff collars. Accessories included a black bow tie or a narrow tie. They wore their hair short with large mustaches."
Description of women around 1900 "Fashionable women in 1900 dressed in slim skirts that flared out below the knees, with bodices featuring tight sleeves that flared over the hand. Their accessories included round brooches, watches, small earrings and combs to hold their hair back in a bun."
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Obituary
FROM Southbridge Herald, Southbridge, MA, Thursday, Jan. 20, 1921
SOUTHBRIDGE - Reuben Baker, aged 46 years, died Thursday night at his home, 23 Sayles Street, after three days' illness from pneumonia. He was born in Manchaug and had lived in Southbridge 25 years, and at the time of his last sickness was an employee of the Litchfield Shuttle Co.
He is survived by his wife, Clorinda (Renaud) Baker, and three sons, Edward, William and Leo, and one daughter, Flora; also five brothers, Charles, William, Harry, George and Nurdan, all of Providence, and one sister, Mrs. George Plante of Esmond, R.I.
The funeral was Saturday morning from the home, a high mass of requiem being celebrated at 8.45 o'clock at St. Marys church, by Rev. Dennis Mullins. A delegation from Southbridge Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, attended. Burial was in the family lot in St. Marys cemetery, in charge of Daniel T. Morrill, undertaker, the bearers being four brothers.
FROM Southbridge Herald, Southbridge, MA, Thursday, Jan. 20, 1921
SOUTHBRIDGE - Reuben Baker, aged 46 years, died Thursday night at his home, 23 Sayles Street, after three days' illness from pneumonia. He was born in Manchaug and had lived in Southbridge 25 years, and at the time of his last sickness was an employee of the Litchfield Shuttle Co.
He is survived by his wife, Clorinda (Renaud) Baker, and three sons, Edward, William and Leo, and one daughter, Flora; also five brothers, Charles, William, Harry, George and Nurdan, all of Providence, and one sister, Mrs. George Plante of Esmond, R.I.
The funeral was Saturday morning from the home, a high mass of requiem being celebrated at 8.45 o'clock at St. Marys church, by Rev. Dennis Mullins. A delegation from Southbridge Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, attended. Burial was in the family lot in St. Marys cemetery, in charge of Daniel T. Morrill, undertaker, the bearers being four brothers.
Grave of Reuben Baker and Marie C. Renaud - St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge, MA
Old Notre Dame, St. Mary's, Sacred Heart Cemetery
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
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Southbridge Herald, Southbridge, MA, Thursday, Jan. 20, 1921
1921 Death 13 January 1921
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 46.
Funeral
The funeral of Reuben Baker was held from his home, 23 Sayles street this morning, Services were held in St. Mary's church at 8.45 o'clock. Rev. Dennis Mullin celebrated the requiem mass. Music was directed by Mrs Josie Butler Delehanty. A delegation from Southbridge lodge, I.O.O.M., in chared of Dictator ? Chicoine attneded. The bearers were William, Charles, George and Harry Baker of Providence. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery in charge of Undertaker Daniel T. Morrill.
Sunday Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
January 16, 1921
The funeral of Reuben Baker was held from his home, 23 Sayles street this morning, Services were held in St. Mary's church at 8.45 o'clock. Rev. Dennis Mullin celebrated the requiem mass. Music was directed by Mrs Josie Butler Delehanty. A delegation from Southbridge lodge, I.O.O.M., in chared of Dictator ? Chicoine attneded. The bearers were William, Charles, George and Harry Baker of Providence. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery in charge of Undertaker Daniel T. Morrill.
Sunday Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
January 16, 1921
1922
Baker Albina wid Reuben emp H W Co h 23 Sayles
Edward (Edith) emp Lensdale h 34 Pine
Flora b 23 Sayles
Reuben died Jan 13 1921
The Southbridge and Sturbridge Directory 1922. Salem Massachusetts: Henry M. Meek Publishing Co., 1922
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Baker Albina wid Reuben emp H W Co h 23 Sayles
Edward (Edith) emp Lensdale h 34 Pine
Flora b 23 Sayles
Reuben died Jan 13 1921
The Southbridge and Sturbridge Directory 1922. Salem Massachusetts: Henry M. Meek Publishing Co., 1922
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Reuben is buried at: Old Notre Dame, St. Mary's, Sacred Heart Cemetery
220 Charlton Street
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Southbridge, Massachusetts, USA (Globe) (Lensdale) (Saundersdale) (Shuttleville)
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