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

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d t of the school since its incorporation in 1898, and his Work for and en among the boys is perhaps the most congenial employment of his busy life. ' A ' ' ction with any institution is The mention of Mr. Baker s name in conne an honor of which it may justly be proud, and Western Maryland has been especially fortunate in having him for a number of years as one of its Board of T rustees, not only because of his ability and hearty interest in her suc- cess, but because of h buildings-Baker Chapel in 1895, and the President's residence in 1889. . . . th It is with a mixed feeling of gratitude and pleasure then that we, e graduating class of VVestern Maryland, dedicate to so worthy a name our Annuals, and we do so trusting that to a fruitful past of three score years there may be added many more equally successful. is material aid in donating two of her handsomest X 'ia ' 1 J ijt Q12.