Botetourt County, VA - Obit: P. H. Baker, 1916

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The Fincastle Herald
9-28-1916

Death of Mr. P. H. Baker

Mr. Philip Henry Baker, a well known and highly respected citizen of
Botetourt County died at his home in Amsterdam, on Saturday Sept. 24, 1916,
after an illness of about two months, resulting from a stroke of paralysis,
aged eighty years. Mr. Baker had not enjoyed robust health for some years,
but not confined to his room until he was paralyzed. He was a kind hearted
man and a generous neighbor, and esteemed by a large circle of friends. He
was a brave Confederate Soldier and served throught the Civil War. He
professed faith in Christ a short time before his death.
Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, two daughters and one son, all of whom
resided at the homestead. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.
Keith, and the remains were intered in Mt. Union in the morning of the 25th,
inst.


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