Biographies
HARRY W. BAKER
It was in Alexandria,
Pa., that the well known realty dealer of Sacramento whose name is above was
born March 2, 1863, and there he gained his primary education in the public
schools of the town and took more advanced courses in Juniata College. He
devoted five years to theological study, one and a half years in Pennsylvania
and three and a half years in California, and then entered the ministry of the
Methodist Episcopal church at Pleasanton, Cal., in
April, 1892. He was in regular work for fifteen years, during which time he was
at Hastings, Pa., and at Biggs, Williams, Forest Hill, Oak Park and Livermore,
Cal. Active as a member of the California conference, he still does local
ministerial work. Lately he devotes his attention to real estate operations in
Sacramento and at Oak Park, the latter section being the center of his operations
chiefly. His place of business is located at No. 2825 Thirty-fifth street,
Sacramento, and he unites with these duties those of notary public.
Mr.
Baker married in 1894 Belle S. Summers, the wedding taking place as San Jose.
Their residence is at No. 3515 Cypress avenue, Sacramento. They have had five
children, of whom George R., Henry Glazier, May E., and Genevieve are attending
the public schools. Dwight E. died at the age of eleven years. Mr. Baker has
taken much interest in social and beneficial societies and he is chancellor
commander of Confidence Lodge No. 78, K. P. of Sacramento, a member of
Livermore Lodge No. 219, I. O. O. F., and the Mount Diablo Encampment I. O. O.
F., of Pleasanton. He is actively interested in commercial and civic welfare
and is a member of the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce as well as the Oak Park
Business Men's Association, of which latter he serves as treasurer. A man of
public spirit he takes an active part in all movements for the good of the
citizens of Sacramento and which in his belief promise to benefit the people at
large.
Transcribed by Sally Kaleta.
Source: Willis,
William L., History of Sacramento County,
California, Pages 992-993. Historic Record Company,
© 2006 Sally Kaleta.