William Baker^[1]

Cal 1819 - 1891  (~ 72 years)

• Name	William Baker
  Born	CALC 17 Feb 1819	Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland   [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Gender	Male
  Business	1846	William Baker - General Merchant, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	William Baker - general merchant
  Historic Building	1860	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	Ayr Ice House
  		Ayr-IceHouse-2014Dec-002.jpg Ayr Ice 2014 taken by Darryl Bonk
  Occupation	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	General Merchant
  Residence	1861	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	United Presbyterian
  Business	1864	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	dealer in dry-goods, groceries, crockery & hardware
  		Ayr-McColl,David-store-003-Baker&McColl-GeneralMerchantspottery.jpg Owner Paul Slater
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/180091190
  Interesting	business, life story,
  Occupation	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Merchant
  Residence	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Ayr
  Residence	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Presbyterian
  Occupation	1881	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Merchant
  Residence	1881	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	C. Presbyterian
  Occupation	1891	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	General Merchant
  Residence	1891	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	C. Presbyterian
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-138669P
  Died	17 Apr 1891	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3, 9]
  	Cause: Cause: La Grippe (7 months)
  Buried	20 Apr 1891	Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3, 6]
  Person ID	I138669	Generations
  Last Modified	12 May 2024

  
  

  Family 1	Margaret McColl,   b. 1815, , Scotland ,   d. 10 Apr 1863, , Ontario, Canada  (Age 48 years)
  Children	1. Elizabeth Baker,   b. 25 Dec 1839, Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland ,   d. 13 Jul 1918, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 78 years)   2. Jane "Jennie" Baker,   b. 7 Mar 1842, Eastwood, Renfrew, Scotland ,   d. 7 Jan 1878, , Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 35 years)   3. Margaret Baker,   b. CALC 31 May 1844,   d. 31 Aug 1857, , Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 13 years)   4. Thomas Baker,   b. 7 Jun 1847, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 24 May 1917, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada  (Age 69 years)   5. David Baker,   b. CALC 7 Jun 1853, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 7 May 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 10 years)   6. William C. Baker,   b. CALC 6 Jul 1855, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 6 May 1880  (Age ~ 24 years)
  Last Modified	13 May 2024
  Family ID	F18534	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	?,   b. CA 1818,   d. Bef 1871  (Age ~ 52 years)
  Children	1. Elizabeth Baker,   b. 1841, , Scotland ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Jane Baker,   b. 1843, , Scotland ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Thomas Baker,   b. 1848, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. William C. Baker,   b. 1855, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	13 May 2024
  Family ID	F274524	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  In 1846 Daniel Manley's mill was built, William Baker's store was established and John Watson's foundry constructed with Watson's Dam its power reservoir. These three key businesses played large roles in Ayr's early success as did the coming of the Credit Valley Railway in 1879. __________________________ William Baker, General Merchant, Northumberland Street - In a town of the size of Ayr the carrying on of a trade in general merchandise is of great importance, and constitutes the principal feature in the mercantile resources of a town not yet dignified into a city. Foremost among those engaged in such a trade here is Mr. William Baker. This gentleman commenced business in 1846, having since built up a splendid trade, which is now by far the largest of its kind carried on in Ayr. Mr. Baker carries a complete line of groceries, of fine quality, country produce, all kinds of garden and agricultural seeds. A large and general stock of hardware is carried, paints and oils; as also of dry goods and boots and shoes. The stock is of excellent quality throughout, and being bought on the most favorable terms, special advantages are afforded to the customer. A specialty is made by this house in the exporting of first-class dairy butter. The large trade carried on by Mr. Baker is constantly increasing, as this house is in a position to offer inducements to the customer which no other house in Ayr can. Mr. Baker, who is a native of Glasgow, Scotland, came out to Canada in 1846, having commenced business almost immediately after his arrival. He is an energetic and thorough man of business, and he is widely known in this community, and is held in high esteem, his business career having been unblemished. Industries of Canada Historical and Commercial Sketches Hamilton and Environs 1886 ____________________________ In affectionate remembrance of William Baker who died April 17th, 1891 aged 72 years. Funeral Card _____________ Died, In Ayr, on Friday, 17th of April. William Baker, Aged 72 years and 2 months. The Funeral Will take place on Monday, 20th inst., at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, Northumberland St., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Ayr, April 17th, 1891 Funeral Card

  
  

• Sources

  [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012779-73. Thomas BAKER, 24, merchant, Ayr, Ayr, s/o William BAKER & Mary MCCOLL married Georgina APPLEBY, 22, State of New York, Ayr, d/o James A. APPLEBY & Eliza ELLIS, witn: Thomas THOMSON? (faint) of Bradford & Thomas M. CASH? (faint) of (no residence given), 11 June 1873 in Ayr. [S205] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1881, North Div. 2 Page 90. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link . In memory of/ William Baker/ died 17th April 1891/ aged 72 years/ also his wife/ Margaret/ died 10th April 1863/ aged 47 years/ and their sons/ David/ died 7th May 1864/ aged 10 years & 11 months/ William C. / died 6th May 1880/ aged 24 years & 10 months [S1778] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1861, Div 2 Page 17. [S564] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1891, pg 42. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link . [Front/East] B/ In memory of/ William Baker/ died 17th April 1891,/ aged 72 years/ also his wife/ Margaret/ died 10th April 1863,/ aged 47 years./ and their sons/ David/ died 7th May 1864,/ aged 10 years & 11 months/ William C./ died 6th May 1880/ aged 24 years & 10 months./ And daughters/ Margaret/ Died 31st Aug. 1857/ Aged 13 Years & 3 Months/ Jeannie/ Wife of John A. Donaldson/ Died 8th Jan. 1878,/ Aged 35 Years/ F. B. Gullet Toronto/ Baker. [Gullet - monument maker] [Left/South] Thomas Baker/ born June 7, 1847/ died May 24, 1917/ also his wife/ Georgiana Appleby/ born Sept. 23, 1850/ died June 1, 1934/ Margaret Elisa/ their daughter/ born Mar. 23, 1874/ died May 30, 1919/ Nursing Sisters Overseas [Back/West] David McColl/ 1840 - 1930/ Elizabeth Baker/ beloved wife of/ David McColl/ born Dec. 25, 1839/ died July 26, 1918/ May Lovett Baker/ born Feb. 25, 1878/ died July 12, 1960 [A] Nursing Sister/ Margaret E. Baker/ C. A. M. C. C. E. F./ 30th May 1919/ + [veteran's Poppy] [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Sect. 2 Page 13. [S330] Directory - ON, Waterloo - 1864 - County of Waterloo gazetteer and general business directory for 1864. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration. Name: William Baker Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1819 Birth Place: Scotland Age at Death: 72 Death Date: 17 Apr 1891 Death Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - CALC 17 Feb 1819 - Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland Business - William Baker - general merchant - 1846 - William Baker - General Merchant, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Historic Building - Ayr Ice House - 1860 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - General Merchant - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - United Presbyterian - 1861 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Business - dealer in dry-goods, groceries, crockery & hardware - 1864 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Merchant - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Ayr - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Presbyterian - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Merchant - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - C. Presbyterian - 1881 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - General Merchant - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - C. Presbyterian - 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: Cause: La Grippe (7 months) - 17 Apr 1891 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - 20 Apr 1891 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth