Western Maryland College - Aloha Yearbook (Westminster, MD)

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fix,- -,Q , ,V W, - -V -M, If ,- ,i , -. william 6. Baker, Seq. 2? 25' R? ILLIAM GIDEON BAKER was born March 1, 18412, at Buckeys- town, Frederick Co., Maryland. He was educated in the public schools and at Calvert College, New Windsor, Md. After finishing , his collegiate course he at once entered upon a business career, and a few years later became a partner with his father in the 'hrm of Daniel Baker 81 Son, which firm is still in existence. They were engaged in tan- ning and other lines of business. - On October 29, 1867, Mr. Baker was married to Miss S. Ella jones, of Frederick County, Md. Mr. Baker has always been regarded as one of the brightest business men in the State, his experience being varied and successful, both in public and private lines. He was one of the original men to become interested in starting the Montgomery National Bank, at Rockville, Md., the People's National Bank, of Leesburg, Va., and the Citizens' National Bank, of Frederick, Md., of which last institution he is vice-president. ' He is also largely interested in and devotes much time to the Standard Lime and Stone Co., doing business and operating large plants in several States, and is likewise owner and overseer of extensive landed estates. Mr. Baker is a director in many corporations and institutions, among which are VVestern Maryland College and the Deaf and Dumb Institute at Frederick, Md. He is a man of genial disposition, domestic in his tastes, and can usually be found in the home circle after the duties of the day are over. He is an active member ofthe Methodist Protestant church at Buckeys- town, and a generous contributor in a quiet way to many charitable societies. , The institution in which he takes the greatest interest is the Bucking- ham Industrial School for Boys at Buckeystown, Md. He has been presi- ..11.. y Q