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Baker, Abner

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1775-1861

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Abner Baker Memorandum Book

 Collection
Identifier: 2013A034
Scope and Contents

Abner Baker used this memorandum book to record events, dates, etc. relating to the family. In it he has transcribed letters, quotes from books and poetry. He also has a brief autobiography at the start of the book. He occasionally included news clippings as well. The text includes a significant amount of Christian teachings and sermons as Mr. Baker was a part-time preacher in addition to serving as court clerk in Clay County, KY.

Dates: 1826 - 1849; Acquisition: 2013-12-06