Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... Baker, Leroy A
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Author: History of Will County IL, 1878

Leroy A. BAKER, insurance, Wilmington; born in Cortland Co., N. Y., June 10, 1835, where 
he resided until 1855; then removed to Illinois, locating at Wilmington; was employed in 
the dry goods store of R. W. WATTERMAN for several years, and, about one year prior to the 
rebellion, was engaged at carpenter's work. On the 5th of August, 1861, he enlisted in the 
39th (Yates' Phalanx) I. V. I., and, in October, this regiment was ordered to the Army of the 
Potomac; commissioned Second Lieutenant Aug. 5, 1861; promoted to First Lieutenant Nov. 17, 
1861, and, on the 1st of the following month, received a Captain's commission; at the battle 
of Deep Run, Va., he was severely wounded, losing his left leg, Aug. 16, 1864, and, on the 
17th of the following December, at his request, he was mustered out, by order of the War 
Department. Was appointed Postmaster at Wilmington in June, 1865, and held the office up to 
the time of his resignation, April 1, 1874; has served as School Inspector, School Trustee 
and Town Clerk, and is now Deputy Sheriff. Married, in 1857, to Miss Betsey E. SPICER, who 
was born in Cortland Co., N. Y.; she died in February 1861; two children - Frank D. and 
Lizzie B. Was again married, in 1861, to Miss Mary L. SPICER, who was born in Cortland, 
N. Y.; one child by this union - Minnie C. Mr. BAKER is a member of the following Masonic 
bodies: Wilmington Lodge, No. 208, and Wilmington Chapter, No. 142.


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HISTORY OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.

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