The Rolla Herald-Democrat, Rolla, MO, Thursday, April 10, 1902: DIED-Mason Baker was born in Eagle, Allegheny Co, N.Y., Aug 28, 1821. He came to Rolla in 1870. He has resided here until his death which came from pneumonia and heart disease, Sunday Morning, April 6th, 1902. Since 1873, Mr. Baker was a consistent member of the Rolla Baptist Church. The funeral from his late residence in North Rolla was held Monday afternoon, Rev. A. E. Bolster officiating. He leaves a wife, seven children and several grandchildren who though made to mourn at parting with one they loved are comforted by his assurance of a bright home beyond with his savior. (Mason Baker married Caroline F. Chambers, dau of William and Matilda Justice Chambers, 22 June 1879. Children not traced.)