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Below is a family biography from the book,  The History of Franklin County, Arkansas published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1889.  These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary.  Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more.  There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.

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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.

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This family biography is one of 163 biographies included in The History of Franklin County, Arkansas published in 1889.  For the complete description, click here: Franklin County, Arkansas History, Genealogy, and Maps

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