Biography of Albert L. Baker Franklin Co, AR

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SOURCE: History of Benton, Washington, Carroll, Madison, Crawford,
Franklin, and Sebastian Counties, Arkansas. Chicago: The Goodspeed
Publishing Co., 1889.

Albert L. Baker, merchant and postmaster of White Rock Township, was
born in Baxter County, Ark., January 16, 1863, and is a son of William
R. and Sarah E. (Cowey) Baker. The father was born, reared and married
in Georgia, and lived in that State until 1858, when he came to
Arkansas. He at once located in what is now Baxter County, where he
still lives engaged in farming. Albert lived until fifteen years of
age with his father upon the farm, and in 1879 came to Franklin
County. He farmed four years, and then started the first mercantile
store in White Rock Township. In 1884, two years after, he was made
postmaster of the place, which position he still holds. The same year
Mr. Patrick became his partner in the mercantile business, and the
firm is now known as Baker & Patrick. They carry a well assorted stock
of merchandise, and enjoy a good trade. December 20, 1883, Mr. Baker
was married, in this county, to S. E. Wade, a native of Georgia, who
was reared and educated here. This union has been blessed with two
children, Dora B. and Vesta E. Mr. Baker is a Master Mason, and
a highly respected citizen.