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Oscar Rowan Baker
Oscar Rowan Baker, only son of Jacob and Viletta (Swain) Baker, was born at Centreville, Wayne Co., Ind., Sept. 21, 1854. He attended the country schools, and afterward completed his education at Spiceland College, Henry County, Ind., graduating in 1880. During his college course he taught school nine years. When through his college course he purchased his present drug store, succeeding Dr. Helm in the business. He was married Aug. 8, 1878, to Mary, daughter of Jonathan and Ellen (McWhinney) Aydelott, of Preble County, Ohio. They have three children — Viletta E., Frank T. and Kate. Mrs. Baker is a member of the Christian church. Politically Mr. Baker is a Republican. His grandparents were of German ancestry, and were reared in Pennsylvania. His father was born in Pennsylvania, Dec. 31, 1827, and when quite young moved to Montgomery County, Ohio, remaining there a number of years, after which they resided a short time in Wayne County, Ind. They then returned to Ohio, but Jacob, on attaining his majority, returned to Wayne County, Ind., where he married and carried on the shoemaking business at Centreville a number of years. He then moved to Washington, Wayne County, where he has since carried on shoemaking.
Source:
History of Wayne County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884. Volume 2