OBITUARY:
Warsaw Times-Union, Saturday, 30 Jan 1965 BAKER
Funeral services for Mrs. Thryza Baker, 106, of Greeley, Colo., a former resident of the Crystal Lake area, were held on Jan. 26 at Fort Collins, Colo. Cremation followed and graveside services will be held at a later date in Highland Cemetery west of Warsaw. Mrs. Baker was born in Maine on Feb. 4, 1858, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Constant Walker. Her Husband died 30 years ago. "Grandma Baker," as she was affectionately known, has many friends in this community.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. M. C. Snyder, of Fort Collins, Colo., Mrs. Alta Senour of St. Petersburg, Fla.; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
TOMBSTONE INSCRIPTION:
Book containing Kosciusko Co., IN, cemetery records, copy found at the Warsaw Public library, Warsaw, IN:
HIGHLAND CEMETERY (Two stones)
Baker, Nathan 1861-1935 Baker, Thyrza 1858-1965
CENSUS:
1920 Census, Illinois, Cook Co., Maywood, Roll 362, ED 196, sheet 6.
Name Relation Age place Father Mother Trade/Business
Snyder, Montus Head 38 IN IN IN Mail clerk/Railway
" Eva B. Wife 33 IN IN IN
Baker, Thyrza Mother-in-law 64 MN ME ME
" Nathan Father-in-law 60 IN OH OH Foreman/Railroad
Snyder, Donald Son 10 IL IN IN
" Howard Son 9 IL IN IN
" Robert J. Son 6 CAN IN IN
" Alfred Son 4 IL IN IN
" Catheryn Daughter 3 IL IN IN
1910 Census, Illinois, Cook Co., Chicago, Roll 247, ED 413, sheet 9B.
Name Relation Age Mrd place Father Mother Trade/Business
Baker, Nathan Head 45 16 IN IN IN Builder/Railroad
" Thirza Wife 46 16 ME ME ME
" Alta Dau 21 IL IN IN Operator/Linotype
" Guy Son 19 IN IN ME Clerk/Law office
Snyder, Bae Dau 23 2 IN IN ME
" Montus Son-in-law 28 2 IN IN IN Mail clerk/Railroad
" Donald Grandson 2/12 IN IN IN
[Several birthplace entries appear to be incorrect]
1900 Census, Indiana, Marshall Co., Bourbon Twp., ED 68, Sheet 13 (Soundex)
Name Relationship Birthdate Age Birthplace
Baker, Nathan M. Head Mar 1862 38 IN
" Thirza Wife Feb 1862 38 MN
" Guy Son Mar 1891 9 IN
" Bae Dau Dec 1886 13 IN
" Alta Dau Jan 1889 11 IN