The Passaic valley, New Jersey, in three . e oldest citizens of Madi-son, N. J. Born in Westfield, Essex County, on the 9th ofOctober, 1823, he is the son of William and Jane R. (Thomp-son) Baker and a grandson of William Baker, Sr., who wasborn August 5, 1759, made his home in Westfield, and diedDecember 30, 1833. The latters father, Henry Baker, ofEasthampton, Long Island, was the son of Thomas Baker,the progenitor of the Baker family in America. William Baker, Jr.,was born in Westfield,February 20, 1788. andmarried Jane , who was born May3, 1790, daughter ofMoses and
The Passaic valley, New Jersey, in three . e oldest citizens of Madi-son, N. J. Born in Westfield, Essex County, on the 9th ofOctober, 1823, he is the son of William and Jane R. (Thomp-son) Baker and a grandson of William Baker, Sr., who wasborn August 5, 1759, made his home in Westfield, and diedDecember 30, 1833. The latters father, Henry Baker, ofEasthampton, Long Island, was the son of Thomas Baker,the progenitor of the Baker family in America. William Baker, Jr.,was born in Westfield,February 20, 1788. andmarried Jane , who was born May3, 1790, daughter ofMoses and Esther A.(Bonnell) Thompson, theformer being a son ofHezekiah Thompson,who is mentioned in his-tory on account of hisvaliant service in theWar of the Baker devotedhis energies to agricul-tural pursuits, and wasa well known and influ-ential farmer in thecommunity where he re-sided. Both he and hiswife held membership in the Presbyterian Church. He diedNovember 25, 1831, and his wife April 5,1867. They had sixsons and four JEREMIAH BAKER. BIOGRAPHICAL, 453 Jeremiah Baker received his preliminary education in theconmion scliools. In 1838 he entered upon an active busi-ness lite in New VmU City, continuing until 1812, when,feeling the need ( more advanced educational training, heentered the University of New York. There he completedhis studies. After pursuing the university course he re-sumed his business operations in association with hisbrother-in-law, .lames A. Webb. They continued in tradein New York City until 1809, when Mr. iJaker retired. Sincethen he has been connected with the American InsuranceCompany, of Avhich he has been a Director for many was also one of the organizers of the First NationalBank of IMadison and has served as one of the Directorsfrom the beginning. His executive ability, keen discrimina-tion, sound judgment, and untiring energy have been im-portant factors in his success, and have brought him a com-fortable compe
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