William Baker
1853 – 1933
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Biography
Born: 17 Dec 1853 at Port Gawler (Gawler Plains), South Australia
Died: 18 Oct 1933 at College Park, South Australia (aged 79)
Family
| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Father | William John Baker (1831–1919) |
| Mother | Sophia Baker (1829–1901) |
| Siblings | Hannah Baker (1855–1948) (m. Parker), Emeline Couzens (1857–1949), James Baker (1859–1927), Alfred Baker (1861–1946), Fanny Baker (1863–1955), Walter Baker (1865–1937), Sophia Harriett Ridgway (1868–1956), Phineas Baker (1870–1959) |
Life
William was the first child of William John Baker (1831–1919) and Sophia Baker (1829–1901), born at Gawler Plains (Port Gawler area), South Australia on 17 December 1853, less than a year after his parents' marriage in March 1853.
He died at College Park, South Australia on 18 October 1933.
Sources
- WikiTree: Baker-1805 — accessed 28 Jun 2026. Lists William Baker (1853–1933) as first child of William John Baker and Sophia March.
- Playford's Past: William John Baker — accessed 28 Jun 2026. Confirms William Baker born 17 Dec 1853 at Port Gawler.
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