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FORMER FONTHILL MINISTER IS DEAD

[Welland Tribune January 6, 1947]

Toronto, Jan 6-Prominent teacher and minister, Rev. Jacob J. Baker, 92 died in hospital here Saturday. During his long career he was at various times, on the staff of McMaster University, Hamilton; principal of Harding Hall, London, Ont., and pastor of churches in Fonthill, Belleville, Sparta and Saint John, N.B.

Born at Baker Hill, Ont. Mr Baker attended Woodstock College and the University of Toronto.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ida Emma Fetch Baker, Toronto, and three sons, Dr. P. Baker, of Troy, N.Y.; Dr. A.C. Baker, of Mexico City, and Prof. A.W. Baker, of Guelph, Ont.

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