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Farmer, rancher, merchant, and ginner. Born in Ohio, in 1850 he moved to Pleasant Run, Dallas County, Texas. Married Miss Emily Beeman, the daughter of James J. Beeman, Dallas pioneer. Although a Unionist, as a loyal Texan he made shoes for Confederacy in Civil War, 1861-65. Later he ran ferry 1-1/2 miles below Dowdy's Ferry on Trinity River. Moved (1879) to Plum Creek Farm, Hamilton County. Established post office named "Ohio" there on May 4, 1882.
Baker, William Thatcher is a historical marker in Hamilton County, Texas, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 40 historical markers documented in Hamilton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 48 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7124, -98.1188. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gentry, Frederick B. (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Whitney, Ann, Durham, John J. ("Jack"), and Presbyterian Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5193000282. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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