In April 1861, William Baker was a baker at Hardington Moor, living in John Yeandle’s household.
Birth
William Baker was born at North Perrott on 12 November 1796, the son of Thomas and Mary.
Marriage
On 3 November 1813, William married Susannah Genge at Hardington Mandeville.
Life at West Coker
In June 1841, he was a farm labourer living at Parish Lane, West Coker, and in March 1851, he was a labourer residing in Duck Street, West Coker.
After Susannah died on 26 December 1860, aged 70, William spent the rest of his life living with relatives.
Life at Hardington
In April 1861, he lived with his late wife’s niece and her husband, John Yeandle, at Hardington Moor. John Yeandle was a baker, and William worked in his business.
John Yeandle had taken over the business from his father-in-law. Richard Genge when he died in 1850.
Return to West Coker
In April 1871, William Baker lived with his brother-in-law, Israel Marks, in East Street, West Coker. Israel was a Chelsea Pensioner who had served in the 13th Regiment of Foot.
William died on 30 March 1875, aged 78, and was buried at West Coker on 5 April.