From Memorial and Genealogical Record of Dodge and Jefferson Counties, Wisconsin, publ. 
1894 - Page 119
 
AARON E. BAKER.  In every community some men are known for their upright lives, good sense, 
moral worth, and the spirit of charity, and these qualities are to be found in Aaron E. BAKER, who 
is one of the substantial farmers and stockmen of Hustiford Township, Dodge County, Wis.  He 
was born near where he now lives January 9,1855, a son of George and Deborah (VAN 
VLARICON) BAKER, who were among the early settlers of this section.  They entered a large 
tract of Government land on coming thither, and on this homestead the subject of this sketch was 
reared, and in early life learned the meaning of hard work.  He remained with and assisted his 
father until he attained manhood, and in the mean time was given the advantages of the common 
schools, when his services were not required at home.  In 1889 he purchased the farm where he 
now resides, which borders on the north line of the city limits of Beaver Dam, and his estate 
consists of 225 acres of fine farming land, which, owing to the high state of cultivation in which it 
is and the many valuable improvements which have been made thereon, is a very desirable 
property.  He pays particular attention to the raising of stock, his specialty being registered Devon 
cattle.  He is the most extensive breeder of this stock in Wisconsin, if not in the Northwest, and 
the proper care for them necessitates the employment of a number of men.  He is also quite 
extensively engaged in the dairy business, in fact, is very energetic and pushing, and 
consequently is highly prosperous financially. He exhibited fourteen head of Devon cattle at the 
World's Columbian Exposition in 1893, where he was for about three months, and carried off 
several premiums.  Mr. BAKER was married January 17, 1883, to Miss Ella GREENE, a native of 
Hustiford Township, and daughter of Amos and Maggie (REID) GREENE, who came from New 
York State to Dodge County, Wis., during the primitive days of this section.  To Mr. and Mrs. 
BAKER five children have been given: Spencer, Amos, Deborah, Lea, and Margaret.  In politics 
Mr. BAKER has always been a stanch Republican.
 
Submitted by Carol