Joseph L. Baker, son of William, was born at Geneva, N. Y., in 1793. Coming to Andover a young man, he married Sarah, daughter of Joseph Baker and was a farmer and prominent Methodist. They had 4 sons and 4 daughters. He died Sept. 15, 1865, his wife June 5, 1873. Their surviving child is Celestia (Mrs. George W. Wescott). Mrs. Baker was the first person in town to join the Methodist church. which she did at 13 years of age. She contributed towards the building ot three M. E. churches in Andover. John S. Baker, son of William, was born in Otsego, Co., Nov. 1, 1792. He came to Andover about 1820, purchased a tract of wild land which by painstaking industry and thrift he developed into a productive farm. He was a man of good judgment and was often chosen assessor. He married Sarah Olds. Of their 4 children the sole survivor is Angelina. Two of the children died in early infancy, one son, Delos Baker, lived to mature age and died Dec. 24, 1886. Mr. Baker died May 26, 1877, his wife Jan. 11, 1884.180