William Thatcher Baker
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.
31.7111° N, 98.1198° W
Where to Find It
I.O.O.F. (International Order of Odd Fellows) Cemtery, (7-8 blocks) (north of Courthouse Square on US 281 north), Hamilton (Marker is located in rear north east corner)
Nearby Markers
- 0.1 mi W Frederick B. Gentry Hamilton
- 0.1 mi W Ann Whitney Hamilton
- 0.1 mi S John J. ("Jack") Durham Hamilton
- 0.1 mi S Ann Whitney Hamilton
- 0.2 mi SW Presbyterian Church Hamilton
- 0.4 mi SW Francis Marion Graves Home Hamilton