William W
BAKER
(b.
20 September 1878
,
Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
d.
27 April 1942
,
Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA
)
Cause of Death: coronary problem
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William W BAKER was born 20 September 1878 in Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
William W 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):
William W married Rose-Anna LAFERRIERE 10 June 1899 in West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Rose-Anna LAFERRIERE was born 5 June 1878 in Saint-Marcel-de-Richelieu, Québec, Canada. Rose-Anna died 10 February 1927 in Rhode Island, USA. Rose-Anna was the child of Olivier LAFERRIERE and Agnes GENEREUX.
William W married (2) Clara AMYOT abt. 1928 . Clara AMYOT was born 17 September 1879 in Canada. Clara died 27 April 1958 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA. Clara was the child of John AMYOT and Mary BUSH (BOUCHARD).
William W BAKER died 27 April 1942 in Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA .
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Occupation
William W BAKER was a machinist, pipe fitter, mill hand, school janitor.
William W BAKER was a machinist, pipe fitter, mill hand, school janitor.
Family and Children of William W BAKER
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Rose-Anna LAFERRIERE-- Date: 10 June 1899 Place: West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
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Rose-Anna LAFERRIERE was the child of Olivier LAFERRIERE and Agnes GENEREUX
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Natick, Rhode Island
Groom: William Baker, son of John Baker & Jane David (Davis).
Res: Pontiac, RI
Bride: Rosanna Laferriere, daughter of Olivier Laferriere & Agnes Genereux.
Born: Canada.
Married: 10 Jun 1899
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June 10, 1899, Warwick. William Baker and Rosanna Laferriere, both living in Pontiac. He is 22 and works in a bleachery. She is 20. He was born in MA. She was born in Canada. His parents are John and Jane. Hers are Oliver and Agnes. It is the first marriage for each of them. They were married by Daniel Lahane, Catholic.
Children of William W BAKER and Rose-Anna LAFERRIERE:
Joseph Alfred BAKER (LAMBERT) (b.20 August 1905, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA d. 19 February 1964, Paterson, New Jersey, USA)
m. Margaret TURKOWSKY 1930
William W BAKER married
Clara AMYOT-- Date: abt. 1928 Place:
Clara AMYOT was the child of John AMYOT and Mary BUSH (BOUCHARD)
Children of William W BAKER and Clara AMYOT:
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Rose-Anna LAFERRIERE was the child of Olivier LAFERRIERE and Agnes GENEREUX
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Natick, Rhode Island
Groom: William Baker, son of John Baker & Jane David (Davis).
Res: Pontiac, RI
Bride: Rosanna Laferriere, daughter of Olivier Laferriere & Agnes Genereux.
Born: Canada.
Married: 10 Jun 1899
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June 10, 1899, Warwick. William Baker and Rosanna Laferriere, both living in Pontiac. He is 22 and works in a bleachery. She is 20. He was born in MA. She was born in Canada. His parents are John and Jane. Hers are Oliver and Agnes. It is the first marriage for each of them. They were married by Daniel Lahane, Catholic.
Children of William W BAKER and Rose-Anna LAFERRIERE:
Joseph Alfred BAKER (LAMBERT) (b.20 August 1905, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA d. 19 February 1964, Paterson, New Jersey, USA)m. Margaret TURKOWSKY 1930
William W BAKER married
Clara AMYOT-- Date: abt. 1928 Place: Clara AMYOT was the child of John AMYOT and Mary BUSH (BOUCHARD)
Children of William W BAKER and Clara AMYOT:
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Birth
Parents John and Jane (Davis) Baker (both from Ireland). John is listed as a Farmer
Name: William Baker
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 20 Sep 1878
Birth Place: Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
Father: John Baker
Mother: Jane Davis
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Parents John and Jane (Davis) Baker (both from Ireland). John is listed as a Farmer
Name: William Baker
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 20 Sep 1878
Birth Place: Sutton, Massachusetts, USA
Father: John Baker
Mother: Jane Davis
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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: William Baker
residence: Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1878
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): 2 years
occupation:
nara film number: T9-0564
page: 17
page character: A
entry number: 629
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1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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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: William Baker
residence: Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts
birthdate: 1878
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): 2 years
occupation:
nara film number: T9-0564
page: 17
page character: A
entry number: 629
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Worcester Daily Spy, Worcester, Massachusetts
23 Feb 1896
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27 February 1896
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29 April 1896
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1896 - February 23 - SHOT BY EMPLOYER. Sensational Affair at Office of Sutton Woolen Mills. ALBERT BAKER THE VICTIM.
Revolver Used by Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., the Mill Manager.
Interviews With All Parties to the Fracas - Mr. Aldrich Surrenders to Police and Placed Under Bonds.
Albert Baker, an employee at the Sutton woolen mills, in Woodbury Village, was shot, Saturday afternoon, by Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., the manager of the mill. Five shots were fired from the revolver, of which only one took effect. The 38-calibre ball first tore through Baker's left hand and passed nearly through his body at the crest of the hip bone on the left side, and was taken out near the crest of the hip bone at the right side, by Dr. H. W. Cronin, to whose office in Millbury the young man was taken as soon as possible after the shooting. While at work on the wound, Dr. Cronin saw Dr. Clapp of Grafton and Dr. Church of Millbury coming up the street, and, believing that the matter would come into the courts, called them into the office to have them present while the operation was being performed. They remained until...Read MORE...
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Worcester, Massachusetts
February 23, 1896
Revolver Used by Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., the Mill Manager.
Interviews With All Parties to the Fracas - Mr. Aldrich Surrenders to Police and Placed Under Bonds.
Albert Baker, an employee at the Sutton woolen mills, in Woodbury Village, was shot, Saturday afternoon, by Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., the manager of the mill. Five shots were fired from the revolver, of which only one took effect. The 38-calibre ball first tore through Baker's left hand and passed nearly through his body at the crest of the hip bone on the left side, and was taken out near the crest of the hip bone at the right side, by Dr. H. W. Cronin, to whose office in Millbury the young man was taken as soon as possible after the shooting. While at work on the wound, Dr. Cronin saw Dr. Clapp of Grafton and Dr. Church of Millbury coming up the street, and, believing that the matter would come into the courts, called them into the office to have them present while the operation was being performed. They remained until...Read MORE...
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Worcester, Massachusetts
February 23, 1896
1896 - April 29 - CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT. UTLEY, J. - TUESDAY, APRIL 28.
The greater portion of Tuesday's session was taken up with the continued case of Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., of Sutton, charged with the shooting of Albert Baker, Feb. 22.
Charles M. Thayer, Esq., appeared for the prosecution and F. L. Brown, Esq. of Brown & Hopkins, for the defendant.
Mr. Thayer stated that the government proposed to show that Mrs. Baker, mother of the complainant, went to the mill on the day of the shooting, and was attacked by the defendant. The complainant went to the assistance of his mother and was attacked by the defendant. As he was leaving, the complainant was shot by the defendant.
There were a dozen or more witnesses on each side, and, at the request of counsel, they were excluded from the court room during the hearing.
The complainant, his brother, and mother, testified that on Feb. 22, Mrs. Aldrich as in the office of the Sutton Woolen Company, and ALdrich, who had some words with Willie Baker, concerning pay which young Baker claimed was due...Read MORE...
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Worcester, Massachusetts
April 29, 1896
The greater portion of Tuesday's session was taken up with the continued case of Charles T. Aldrich, Jr., of Sutton, charged with the shooting of Albert Baker, Feb. 22.
Charles M. Thayer, Esq., appeared for the prosecution and F. L. Brown, Esq. of Brown & Hopkins, for the defendant.
Mr. Thayer stated that the government proposed to show that Mrs. Baker, mother of the complainant, went to the mill on the day of the shooting, and was attacked by the defendant. The complainant went to the assistance of his mother and was attacked by the defendant. As he was leaving, the complainant was shot by the defendant.
There were a dozen or more witnesses on each side, and, at the request of counsel, they were excluded from the court room during the hearing.
The complainant, his brother, and mother, testified that on Feb. 22, Mrs. Aldrich as in the office of the Sutton Woolen Company, and ALdrich, who had some words with Willie Baker, concerning pay which young Baker claimed was due...Read MORE...
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Worcester, Massachusetts
April 29, 1896
1896 - Came to Rhode Island around 1896 according to 1905 RI Census
1899 Marriage / PartnerWilliam W BAKER and Rose-Anna LAFERRIERE 10 June 1899, West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Arctic) (Natick) (Phenix) (Crompton)
He was 20 years old.
1900 Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island
William is age 21 living in Warwick, RI with his wife Rosana (Morie) age 21, born in Canada. William is a mill hand - living with him are his brothers, Charles, age 17 and Harry, age 14, both are listed as occupation shiners? Parents for all are born in Ireland - they are all born in MA. Living with them are Rosana's brother, Phillip Morie, age 29 and his wife, Elizabeth, age 26.
name: William Baker
titles:
residence: Warwick town, Kent, Rhode Island
birth date: Sep 1878
birthplace: Massachusetts
relationship to head-of-household: Self
spouse name: Rosana Moris
spouse titles:
spouse birth place: Canada Fr
father name:
father titles:
father birthplace: Ireland
mother name:
mother titles:
mother birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
head-of-household name:
gender: Male
marital status: Married
years married: 1
estimated marriage year: 1899
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William is age 21 living in Warwick, RI with his wife Rosana (Morie) age 21, born in Canada. William is a mill hand - living with him are his brothers, Charles, age 17 and Harry, age 14, both are listed as occupation shiners? Parents for all are born in Ireland - they are all born in MA. Living with them are Rosana's brother, Phillip Morie, age 29 and his wife, Elizabeth, age 26.
name: William Baker
titles:
residence: Warwick town, Kent, Rhode Island
birth date: Sep 1878
birthplace: Massachusetts
relationship to head-of-household: Self
spouse name: Rosana Moris
spouse titles:
spouse birth place: Canada Fr
father name:
father titles:
father birthplace: Ireland
mother name:
mother titles:
mother birthplace: Ireland
race or color (expanded): White
head-of-household name:
gender: Male
marital status: Married
years married: 1
estimated marriage year: 1899
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immigration year:
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1905 RI Census - Hills Grove, Warwick
William Baker
1 Mill St
head
W
age 25
b. 1879 Sept 20 in MA
9 years in RI
5 people in family
parents b. Ireland
Day watchman in thread mill
Joseph Baker
1 Mill St Hills Grove Warwick
adopted son
W
8 mos old
b. 1905 Aug 20 in Warwick, RI
parents b. Canada
Harry Baker
1 Mill St Hills Grove W. Kent
Brother
W
age 18
b. 1886 July in MA
Single
# yrs in RI - 9
parents b. Ireland
twister tender in thread mill
Number of Family in order of visitation - 235
Number in family 3
Name in full - Baker, Rosanna
Residence - 7 Mill St
Town - Hills Grove, W.
County - Kent
Voting District - 5
Relation to head of family - wife
Age - 26
Date of birth - 1878, June 5
Place of birth - Canada
Year of immigration - 1895
Number of years in U.S. - 10
Number of years resident in Rhode Island - 10
Place of birth of father - Canada
Place of birth of mother - Canada
Religion - R. C.
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William Baker
1 Mill St
head
W
age 25
b. 1879 Sept 20 in MA
9 years in RI
5 people in family
parents b. Ireland
Day watchman in thread mill
Joseph Baker
1 Mill St Hills Grove Warwick
adopted son
W
8 mos old
b. 1905 Aug 20 in Warwick, RI
parents b. Canada
Harry Baker
1 Mill St Hills Grove W. Kent
Brother
W
age 18
b. 1886 July in MA
Single
# yrs in RI - 9
parents b. Ireland
twister tender in thread mill
Number of Family in order of visitation - 235
Number in family 3
Name in full - Baker, Rosanna
Residence - 7 Mill St
Town - Hills Grove, W.
County - Kent
Voting District - 5
Relation to head of family - wife
Age - 26
Date of birth - 1878, June 5
Place of birth - Canada
Year of immigration - 1895
Number of years in U.S. - 10
Number of years resident in Rhode Island - 10
Place of birth of father - Canada
Place of birth of mother - Canada
Religion - R. C.
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1905 - Baseball (likely him)
The Hillsgrove Baseball Club won its 12th game yesterday agains the Providence Independents, batting three of the visiting pitchers out of the box. The scorew as 12 to 5. The feature of the game was the twirling of the hoe pitcher, Thomas Capwell, who got 17 strike-outs. They would like to hear from any good team in the State. Address William Baker, Manager, Hillsgrove.
The Evening Bulletin
Providence, Rhode Island
June 5, 1905
The Hillsgrove Baseball Club won its 12th game yesterday agains the Providence Independents, batting three of the visiting pitchers out of the box. The scorew as 12 to 5. The feature of the game was the twirling of the hoe pitcher, Thomas Capwell, who got 17 strike-outs. They would like to hear from any good team in the State. Address William Baker, Manager, Hillsgrove.
The Evening Bulletin
Providence, Rhode Island
June 5, 1905
1905 Birth of ChildJoseph Alfred BAKER (LAMBERT) was born 20 August 1905, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Hillsgrove) (Pontiac) (Apponaug) (Warwick Neck) (Nausauket)
William W was 26 years old.
1905 - Baseball (likely the correct William)
The Hillsgrove baseball club met its first defeat this season yesterday at Pontiac, by a score of 9 to 3, but instead of playing the Pontiac club it had to play agaist a part of the New England League. William Baker would like to arrange a game with Pontiac players and not the New England League.
The Evening Bulletin
Providence, Rhode Island
October 2, 1905
The Hillsgrove baseball club met its first defeat this season yesterday at Pontiac, by a score of 9 to 3, but instead of playing the Pontiac club it had to play agaist a part of the New England League. William Baker would like to arrange a game with Pontiac players and not the New England League.
The Evening Bulletin
Providence, Rhode Island
October 2, 1905
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.1907 Warwick Directory - Page 13
Baker William, watchman Elizabeth Mill, h. r. f. n. 14 South Cottage, Hills Grove
Baker William, watchman Elizabeth Mill, h. r. f. n. 14 South Cottage, Hills Grove
1910
William is age 32 living as an operator in a cotton mill, wife Roseanne, age 32 lives with him (also working as an operator in a cotton mill). They live on Middle Mill Row in Warwick, RI. Also living with them are: Joseph Lambert, boarder, age 6, b. RI, parents b. Canada (Is this the Joseph who is listed as their son in 1920? Did they adopt him?) and Aurilia Laferrier, boarder, age 27, b. Canada, parents b. Canada, year of immigration 1903, operator in cotton mill
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William is age 32 living as an operator in a cotton mill, wife Roseanne, age 32 lives with him (also working as an operator in a cotton mill). They live on Middle Mill Row in Warwick, RI. Also living with them are: Joseph Lambert, boarder, age 6, b. RI, parents b. Canada (Is this the Joseph who is listed as their son in 1920? Did they adopt him?) and Aurilia Laferrier, boarder, age 27, b. Canada, parents b. Canada, year of immigration 1903, operator in cotton mill
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1914
Baker William mill emp h r ft of Cottage H G
Baker Harry twister tender h 28 Cottage H G
Warwick Directory 1914, Warwick, RI
Baker William mill emp h r ft of Cottage H G
Baker Harry twister tender h 28 Cottage H G
Warwick Directory 1914, Warwick, RI
1915 RI State Census
Name William Baker
Residence Warwick, E.D. 028, Kent, Rhode Island
Age in years 35
Estimated birth year 1880
Birth place U S
Relationship to head-of-household Self
Gender Male
Race White
Father birth place Ireland
Mother birth place Ireland
Line number 40
Film number 1769018
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Name William Baker
Residence Warwick, E.D. 028, Kent, Rhode Island
Age in years 35
Estimated birth year 1880
Birth place U S
Relationship to head-of-household Self
Gender Male
Race White
Father birth place Ireland
Mother birth place Ireland
Line number 40
Film number 1769018
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1917
William Baker registered in Apponaug, RI. His address was 29 Norwood Ave., Norwood, Kent, RI. His wife is Rosanna Baker. He is medium height, medium build, blue eyes, light hair.
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William Baker registered in Apponaug, RI. His address was 29 Norwood Ave., Norwood, Kent, RI. His wife is Rosanna Baker. He is medium height, medium build, blue eyes, light hair.
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1920
Baker William, laborer, h r ft of Cottage, H G
Baker Harry, laborer, h Ash, N
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Baker William, laborer, h r ft of Cottage, H G
Baker Harry, laborer, h Ash, N
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1920
William lives in Warwick, RI at age 41 with wife, Rosie, age 41, son Joseph age 15, William's parents both from Ireland -- he is a machinist.
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William lives in Warwick, RI at age 41 with wife, Rosie, age 41, son Joseph age 15, William's parents both from Ireland -- he is a machinist.
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1925 Rhode Island State Census
Name: William Baker
Residence: Smithfield, E.D. 336, Providence, Rhode Island
Age: 46
Estimated birth date: 1879
Place of Birth: Massachusetts
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Gender: Male
Race: White
Page number: 26
Line number: 2
GSU Film Number: 1769847
Family Number: 187
Collection: Rhode Island State Census, 1925
Name: Roseanna Baker
Residence: Smithfield, E.D. 336, Providence, Rhode Island
Age: 46
Estimated birth date: 1879
Place of Birth: Canada
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Gender: Female
Race: White
Page number: 26
Line number: 3
GSU Film Number: 1769847
Family Number: 187
Collection: Rhode Island State Census, 1925
Name: Joseph Baker
Residence: Smithfield, E.D. 336, Providence, Rhode Island
Age: 20
Estimated birth date: 1905
Place of Birth: Rhode Island
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Gender: Male
Race: White
Page number: 26
Line number: 4
GSU Film Number: 1769847
Family Number: 187
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Name: William Baker
Residence: Smithfield, E.D. 336, Providence, Rhode Island
Age: 46
Estimated birth date: 1879
Place of Birth: Massachusetts
Relationship to Head of Household: Self
Gender: Male
Race: White
Page number: 26
Line number: 2
GSU Film Number: 1769847
Family Number: 187
Collection: Rhode Island State Census, 1925
Name: Roseanna Baker
Residence: Smithfield, E.D. 336, Providence, Rhode Island
Age: 46
Estimated birth date: 1879
Place of Birth: Canada
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Gender: Female
Race: White
Page number: 26
Line number: 3
GSU Film Number: 1769847
Family Number: 187
Collection: Rhode Island State Census, 1925
Name: Joseph Baker
Residence: Smithfield, E.D. 336, Providence, Rhode Island
Age: 20
Estimated birth date: 1905
Place of Birth: Rhode Island
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Gender: Male
Race: White
Page number: 26
Line number: 4
GSU Film Number: 1769847
Family Number: 187
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1927 Death of Spouse/PartnerRose-Anna LAFERRIERE died 10 February 1927, , Rhode Island, USA
Dunham's Warwick Directory - 1928 - Page 193
Baker William (Rose) rem to Providence
Baker William (Rose) rem to Providence
1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2) 1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island
name: William Baker
event: Census
event date: 1935
event place: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
residence: Esmond St, Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island
street address: Esmond St
gender: Male
marital status: Married
race: White
head of household - number in family: 2
birth date: 22 Sep 1878
birthplace: Massachusetts
film number: 1711778
1935 Rhode Island State Census
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name: William Baker
event: Census
event date: 1935
event place: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
residence: Esmond St, Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island
street address: Esmond St
gender: Male
marital status: Married
race: White
head of household - number in family: 2
birth date: 22 Sep 1878
birthplace: Massachusetts
film number: 1711778
1935 Rhode Island State Census
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Baker William (Clara) h Esmond E
Page 62
Baker William (Clara) h Esmond E
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Baker William (Clara) jan h Esmond E
Baker William (Clara) jan h Esmond E
1940 Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island
name: William Baker
titles & terms:
event: Census
event year: 1940
event place: Smithfield Town, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
gender: Male
age: 61
marital status: Married
race (original): White
race (standardized): White
relationship to head of household (original): Head
relationship to head of household (standardized): Head
birthplace: Massachusetts
estimated birth year: 1879
residence in 1935: Same Place
enumeration district number: 4-248
family number: 113
sheet number and letter: 5B
line number: 70
nara publication number: T627
nara roll number: 3769
digital folder number: 005461764
image number: 01003
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head William Baker M 61 Massachusetts
wife Clara Baker F 59 Massachusetts
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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name: William Baker
titles & terms:
event: Census
event year: 1940
event place: Smithfield Town, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
gender: Male
age: 61
marital status: Married
race (original): White
race (standardized): White
relationship to head of household (original): Head
relationship to head of household (standardized): Head
birthplace: Massachusetts
estimated birth year: 1879
residence in 1935: Same Place
enumeration district number: 4-248
family number: 113
sheet number and letter: 5B
line number: 70
nara publication number: T627
nara roll number: 3769
digital folder number: 005461764
image number: 01003
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head William Baker M 61 Massachusetts
wife Clara Baker F 59 Massachusetts
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
Exploring the U.S. Census: Your Guide to America’s Data
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Name: William Baker
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 27 Apr 1942
Death Place: Smithfield, Rhode Island
Age: 64
Birth Date: 1878
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Clara (Amyot) Baker
Father's Name: John Baker
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Name: Jane (Davis) Baker
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03129-4
Syst Origin: Rhode Island-EASy
Source Film Number: 1955636
Reference Number: 16
Collection: Rhode Island Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950
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Name: William Baker
Gender: Male
Burial Date:
Burial Place:
Death Date: 27 Apr 1942
Death Place: Smithfield, Rhode Island
Age: 64
Birth Date: 1878
Birthplace:
Occupation:
Race:
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Clara (Amyot) Baker
Father's Name: John Baker
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Name: Jane (Davis) Baker
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B03129-4
Syst Origin: Rhode Island-EASy
Source Film Number: 1955636
Reference Number: 16
Collection: Rhode Island Deaths and Burials, 1802-1950
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Baker grave at St. Mary's Cemetery, West Warwick, Rhode Island. Thanks to "Triska" for taking this photo for me.
Death Certificate - Smithfield, RI
Obituary
SMITHFIELD
WILLIAM BAKER
William Baker, 63, well known Smithfield resident, died suddenly yesterday while at work at the Esmond school, where he had been employed as a janitor for the last seven years.
He had been a resident of the Esmond section for the last 25 years and for many years was employed at the Esmond Mills in the filling department. Failing to return to his home near by yesterday, his wife went to the school to investigate and found hin near the basement stairs of the building.
Mr. Baker was born in Sutton, Mass., and came to Esmond from Hillsgrove, where he lived for several years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara (Amyot) Baker; one son, Joseph Baker of Paterson, N.J.; one sister, Mrs. George Plante of Esmond, and two brothers, Harry Baker of Hillsgrove and Charles Baker of Georgiaville.
The funeral will be held from his Esmond street home, Esmond, Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock. A solemn high mass of requiem will be sung at St. Michael's Church,...Read MORE...
The Providence Journal
Providence, Rhode Island
April 28, 1942
SMITHFIELD
WILLIAM BAKER
William Baker, 63, well known Smithfield resident, died suddenly yesterday while at work at the Esmond school, where he had been employed as a janitor for the last seven years.
He had been a resident of the Esmond section for the last 25 years and for many years was employed at the Esmond Mills in the filling department. Failing to return to his home near by yesterday, his wife went to the school to investigate and found hin near the basement stairs of the building.
Mr. Baker was born in Sutton, Mass., and came to Esmond from Hillsgrove, where he lived for several years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara (Amyot) Baker; one son, Joseph Baker of Paterson, N.J.; one sister, Mrs. George Plante of Esmond, and two brothers, Harry Baker of Hillsgrove and Charles Baker of Georgiaville.
The funeral will be held from his Esmond street home, Esmond, Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock. A solemn high mass of requiem will be sung at St. Michael's Church,...Read MORE...
The Providence Journal
Providence, Rhode Island
April 28, 1942
William is buried at: St. Mary's Cemetery
70 Church St
West Warwick, Rhode Island
West Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (Arctic) (Natick) (Phenix) (Crompton)
Added: 12/16/1999 12:00:00 AM
- Updated: 6/22/2026 12:59:52 PM
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