Rutland

BAKER, Austin S.

Men of Vermont: an Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters and Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro, VT: Transcript Pub. Co., 1894, Part II, p 13 
(portrait p 13)

Austin S. BAKER, of Danby [Rutland County, Vermont], was born 16 March 1824 
in Mount Holly [Rutland County, Vermont]. Receiving a thorough and 
practical education in the public and private schools of Danby, he entered the 
battle of life fully equipped for an energetic struggle. Possessing a strong 
and well developed physique and highly trained reasoning powers, he adopted 
the profession of teaching for some years. Settling on the homestead in 
Danby, he has devoted himself to farming for twenty-eight years, giving much 
attention to dairying and horse breeding.

As an ardent Republican, Mr. BAKER has been honored by his fellow townsmen 
with an election to nearly every office in their power to bestow. He has 
performed the duties of selectman, superintendent of schools and justice of 
the peace, serving with equal credit in each capacity. He has been assistant 
judge of Rutland County court for six years and has already established an 
enviable reputation in the ministration of this office. During the war Judge 
BAKER was greatly instrumental in raising men.

On 27 January 1848 Judge [Austin S.] BAKER was united in wedlock to Betsy M., 
daughter of Rev. Orange and Maria (JONES) GREEN. Two children have been born 
to them: (1) Helen M., Mrs. L. P. HOWE of Mount Tabor [Rutland County, 
Vermont]; and (2) Charles S. BAKER of Troy [Rensselaer County], New York. 
Mr. BAKER is a member of the Masonic fraternity, taking an active share in 
the work of Marble Lodge, No. 76, of Danby.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly