Save the Date for the Next Reunion

Save the Date for the Next Reunion

The next Baker Reunion will be Sunday, July 17, 2016 at the Sabino's home in New Albany.

Jim Baker, son of Carl Baker and grandson of Willie Baker

Jim Baker and his wife Margaret
The baby is Tommaso James Pugliesi  born Nov. 25, 2015

Wm Kerr and Mary A Lance Kennedy Bible recovered

 

Sharon Gattshall, left and Barb Hildebrand, right with the recovered William Kerr Kennedy Bible. Thank you Erin Kelley for making the trade with me. I was able to purchase a replacement bible on ebay for Erin and she returned this bible back to Ohio. See the story below. Inside of the bible was the name Gladys Kraner. I found out that Gladys is a granddaughter of William and Mary Kennedy. Samira Kennedy was the daughter of Mary Lance Kennedy and William Kerr Kennedy. Homer Jones was the first-born child of Ellsworth Jones & Samira Kennedy and their 2nd daughter was Gladys Marie Jones (3/16/1909-1/21/2009) who married Harold Leonard Kraner (6/16/1910-1/29/1995) in 1930. This is her obituary.  She must have kept the bible until she died in 2009 and at that time it was sold on ebay. The bible was certainly used since the cover is off and the bible needs rebound. It was a very beautiful, leather, gold embossed bible and must have cost quite a bit in 1875.

Gladys M. Kraner, 99, of 801 North Park Road, Crestline, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Galion Extended Care Unit, Galion.

Gladys was born in New Winchester, on March 16, 1909 to the late Homer and Ethel (Neal) Jones. She married Harold L. Kraner on June, 25, 1930 and he preceded her January 29, 1995.

Gladys was a very active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Crestline. She was a member of the Golden Age Club, Crestline Women's Club, and the Crestline Historical Society. She worked on the Election Board for many years. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, traveling, cooking and trying new recipes. Gladys worked at the former Theller's Drug Store and former Fashion Wise Dress Shop, Crestline. Her grandsons and great grandchildren were her pride and joy.

She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Bise and Deirdre Sherer, both of Crestline. Four grandsons, Ricki Salvati, Crestline, Michael and Pam Miller, Lewis Center, Bret and Sharon Ruhe, Galion, Brian Ruhe, Crestline, six great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded by her sister, Violet Kraner.

Friends may call from 5-7 P.M. on Friday, January 23, 2009 at the Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, Crestline. Funeral services will be held at the Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, Crestline on Saturday, January 24 at 10:30 A.M, with Pastor Diana Seaman officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Bucyrus.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of the funeral home.

Amazing Story - Photos of William Kerr Kennedy and Mary Lance Kennedy Bible

Thank you to Erin Kelley for these pictures. An amazing story, Erin purchased a bible many years ago on ebay. She was curious of who the bible belonged to and searched the internet. She found this Baker Family website and matched the names with the engraving on front of the bible. She posted a comment and we were able to talk. She was gracious enough to take her time to take some pictures of the bible and send them to me. This is the William Kerr Kennedy and Mary Lance Kennedy's bible. It has a publisher date of 1875. These are handwritten dates of the marriages, births and deaths. It is amazing that someone would have this bible and be able to find the family it originated from. Erin says she enjoys reading the bible and uses it as reference. Thank you Erin for taking your time to share these pictures with our family. 

Jeff Augenstein, son-in-law or Robert Baker died December 5, 2015. Robert Baker is the son of Robert Baker and the grandson of Vernon Baker

Jeff Augenstein

 

       

Jeff Augenstein

MARION: A soft spoken man with a heart of gold, Jeff Augenstein, left this world much too early on Saturday, December 5, 2015. He was 56 years young and of Marion.

On April 2, 1959, Jeff was born in Marion, Ohio, the son of Paul Augenstein and Peggy (Oldaker) Augenstein. He graduated from River Valley High School in the class of 1977, where he excelled in sports, especially basketball.

Shortly following graduation, Jeff began working at the Ohio American Water Company, now Aqua America, working his way up to being the water plant operator. He was dedicated to his company for over thirty eight years.

In 1984, Jeff's life changed forever as he was set up on a blind date, by mutual friends, with Lori Baker, who would quickly become the love of his life. They were married on April 23, 1988, sharing over thirty one wonderful years and lovingly raised two daughters: Carly and Halle.

Whenever Jeff had a free moment, he loved to spend it working in the garage, cleaning and restoring his old cars. For the past several years, he had been restoring his ride from high school, his 1967 Chevy Camaro…and it was nearly complete. Meticulous with his cars, you also can't see a speck of dust on his 1966 Pontiac Bonneville convertible, his 1989 Mercury Cougar, or his 2002 Monte Carlo.

With a love for the open road, Jeff didn't only ride in his muscle cars, but he also thoroughly enjoyed riding one of his many motorcycles he's had over the years. He was an excellent water skier. He also was a handy man who could fix anything, and was proud of his yard and the hundreds of trees he planted. He was a Star Wars buff, enjoyed a good sci-fi movie, loved reading spy and espionage novels, and was a big teddy bear for his three dogs: Max, Rosie and Violet.

Most important of all to Jeff, were the three special women in his life, his wife and two precious daughters. He was an extremely proud father, and he loved to see his daughters perform in everything they were involved in. He was by far their biggest fan. He also coached Halle's 4th and 5th grade basketball teams for River Valley's Liberty Elementary School.

A soft spoken, kind and gentle man, Jeff also had a goofy side to him. He was so quiet, he often would surprise you with his great sense of humor. He also would do anything anyone ever asked of him…anything.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lori Augenstein; two daughters: Carly and Halle Augenstein; father, Paul (Jan) Augenstein; mother, Peggy Augenstein; two siblings: Cheri (Tracey) Zimmer and Jay (Jennifer McGinnis) Augenstein; father-in-law, Robert (Anita) Baker; mother-in-law, Lynette Carlson; three step sisters: Jennifer (Eric) Young, Julie (Dave) Oens, and Melissa (Jeremy) Holmes; and numerous nieces and nephews.

His family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 10th, at Crosswood United Methodist Church, 1551 Richland Rd., Marion, OH. Services honoring his life will also be held there at 5 p.m. on Friday, with Pastor Joe Ziraldo officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Rd 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540, or the Marion Area Humane Society, 2264 Richland Rd., Marion, OH 43302.

Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home is honored to have been chosen to serve Jeff's family and your condolences may be shared with them by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com
 

 

 

David Martin Simmons, Son of David Simmons Sr. and grandson of Hertha Baker Simmons passed away January 6, 2016 in Tyler, Texas

 

Obituary for David Martin Simmons

 Martin Simmons, Jr., of Tyler, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2016 at the age of 70. Visitation for Mr. Simmons is scheduled from 5:30 - 7:00 PM on Sunday, January 10th at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler. Recitation of the Rosary will follow at 7:00 PM.
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, January 11th at 10:00 AM at the Chapel of Saints Peter and Paul with Bishop Joseph Strickland and Father Hank Lanik concelebrating.
David was born January 25, 1945 in Washington D.C. to David Martin Sr. and Mary Ruth Middleton Simmons. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1967 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. David married Rosmund Hart in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in December 1967. They moved to Sweeney, Texas where David worked for Phillips Petroleum Company. David transferred to Guayama, Puerto Rico, where he and Ro raised their family for thirteen years. After his tenure in Puerto Rico, they moved to Borger, Texas. Upon his retirement from Phillips 66, he and Ro moved to Tyler, where they have made their home for the last 16 years. He was an active member of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and served as an usher at Sts. Peter and Paul Chapel.
David was preceded in death by his father, David Sr. and his brother, Robert.
He is survived by his loving family including his wife of 48 years, Rosmund; his children, Diana Alvarez and husband Javier of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; David III and his wife Heather of O’Fallon, Missouri; mother, Mary Ruth and sister, Carol Ann of Harvest, Alabama; brothers Tom Simmons of Callaway, Maryland and Frank Simmons of California, Maryland and John of Wildwood, Georgia; grandchildren, Alexis, Javier and Joaquin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 1301 S. Broadway, Tyler, 75701 or The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, 75701.     

Biographical Sketch of William K. Kennedy

WILLIAM K. KENNEDY is one of the worthy old settlers of Tully Township, Marion County, and has owned and managed the farm where his present home is located for fifty-one years.  Among his friends and neighbors he is considered an authority on matters pertaining not only to agriculture, but also to questions of politics and general moment.  He cast his first Presidential ballot for Martin Van Buren, and has always adhered to the Democracy.  From time to time he has been called upon to serve in public offices, among which have been Constable, Trustee and Supervisor of the township.  He is an extensive land-owner, having three hundred and seventy-five acres in his home farm, and his possessions altogether amount to some eight hundred and twenty acres.  This shows what may be achieved by a young man who possesses energy and ambition, for he began being a good constitution and a strong determination.
     A native of Mifflin County, Pa., our subject was born near the village of Waterloo, Feb.. 16, 1818.  His father, Thomas Kennedy, likewise a native of the Keystone State, was of Irish descent, and his mother was in her girlhood a Miss Nancy Kerr.  She became the mother of five sons and five daughters of whom William was the first-born.  He was born and reared on a farm in his native state, and made the journey to Ohio with his parents in 1832, by team.  The family located near Bucyrus, Crawford County, and it was in that locality that our subject first gained an independent living.  For seven years he worked for farmers by the month, receiving from $10 to $12 for his services.
     In 1844 William Kennedy removed to this county, and bought eighty acres of land on section 17.  A part of this had been improved, and a log cabin stood on the place.  At the end of three years the owner purchased another farm adjoining, and here he has continued to live ever since.  He was married, May 28, 1844, to Margaret, daughter of Jacob and Lydia Shank.  She bore him nine children, and was yet in the prime of life when she was summoned by death, May 28, 1860.  The eldest child, Lydia J., married Samuel Baker, a farmer of Crawford County; Thomas S., a stock dealer and farmer, also lives in Crawford County; Martha, who became the wife of George Watts, a farmer, died when thirty-seven years of age; William J. is a resident of Big Island Township, this county; Emmamarried Madison Roberts, a farmer of Big Island Township; Anzilla is the wife of George Watts, of Polk Township; Ella, whose home is in this township, isMrs. John Hill; and two children died in infancy.
     Jan. 23, 1862, Mr. Kennedy and Miss Mary Lance were united in marriage.  The lady was born Jan. 25, 1827, in Pennsylvania, and is a daughter of George and Susan (Mears) Lance, of German and English extraction, respectively.  Mrs. Kennedy came to this county with her parents when she was only about four weeks old, the journey hither being made by team.  Mr. Lance settled in what is now Crawford County, paying $1.25 per acre for eighty acres of Government land.  There he continued to make his home until he was summoned to his final rest.  Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy have only one child, Mira, who is the wife ofEllsworth Jones, a farmer of Crawford County.
     Both our subject and his estimable wife received their educations in the old-fashioned log school-houses of their youth. Mrs. Kennedy is a member of the Methodist Church, and, like her husband, lends a helping hand to worthy benevolent and religious objects.  Our subject has been quite extensively engaged in stock-raising, and in this, as in nearly everything which he undertakes, he has met with success.
Source: Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 168

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Biographical Sketch of James W. Kennedy

Biographies <RETURN TO BIOGRAPHICAL INDEX> A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z   JAMES W. KENNEDY, a prosperous farmer of Big Island Township, Marion County, owns a finely improved homestead on section 10.  He is ever found in the front ranks of all new enterprises and is a friend to education and progress.  His farm lands aggregate some three hundred and eighteen acres, and on his home place there stands a substantial two-story brick residence.      In 1843 a bright youth by the name of William Kennedy (our subject's father) came to this locality from his native state, Pennsylvania, and for a time worked for farmers by the month.  He made the best of his advantages, and at last became a school teacher, receiving at first only $11 a month.  Subsequently he rented a farm, and later was the owner of a good one himself.  He made a success of his various undertakings, devoted himself mainly to stock-raising, and finally became the owner of about eight hundred acres of land.      About 1844 William Kennedy married Margaret Shank, who died June 2, 1860.  Two years later Mr. Kennedy wedded Mary Lance, who is still living, and whose only child is now Mrs. E. Jones, of Crawford County, Ohio.  To the first marriage of our subject's father there were born the following children:  Nancy, deceased; Jane, Mrs. Baker of Crawford County; Thomas, a resident of the same county; Martha, Mrs. George Watts, whose death occurred in March, 1883;James;; Emma, Mrs. Madison Roberts, of this county; Anzilla, Mrs. George Watts, of Crawford County; and Margaret E., Mrs. John Hill.      James W. Kennedy was born Nov. 8, 1853, and was given a good general education, such a one as would fit him for life's duties.  His father gave him substantial assistance when he began farming on his own account.  In 1883 he purchased two hundred and fifteen acres, and a year later bought seventeen acres more.  Again, in 1886 he became the owner of another tract, containing eighty-six acres.     Sept. 21, 1880, Mr. Kennedy married Emma, daughter of P. W. and Adelia (Kilborn) Holverstatt, natives of this county.  The latter died Aug. 3, 1890, but the father is still living.  For years he has been a worker in the Baptist Church, and is identified with the Republican party.  Mrs. Kennedy is one of five children, the others being Clarence K.; Ida L., deceased; Alice A., Mrs. Smith, who is living on the old homestead; and one who died in infancy unnamed.  The union of our subject and wife has been blessed with five children: Mabel Edna, born July 29, 1881; Ethel Grace, Mar. 24, 1885; Clarence Merle, Dec. 21, 1886; Fred Laverne, O t. 17, 1888; and Lois Elberta, Mar. 7, 1892.  Fred Laverne died Sept. 25, 1889.      While Mr. Kennedy has always been an adherent of the Democracy, he, in common with many others, does not give his sanction to the present administration and policy, and if they continue in their course he may transfer his allegiance.  In his religious belief he is a Free-Will Baptist, as is also Mrs. Kennedy, and holds membership in the church at Ruth. Source: Portrait & Biographical Records of Marion & Hardin Counties, Ohio - 1895 - Page 430 http://www.ohiogenealogyexpress.com/marion/marionco_bios_k.htm#kennedyJamesW