From History of Walworth County Wisconsin by Albert Clayton Beckwith, Vol. II, 
publ. 1912, Page 1406-1407
 
SIMEON FRANCIS BAKER, one of the enterprising young farmers of Spring Prairie 
township, Walworth county, was born on the farm where he now resides on July 
17, 1877.  He grew to manhood on the farm, where he worked when old enough and 
during the winter months attended the common schools.  He is the son of 
Francis and Anna (BIRTCHARD) BAKER, the father born in Rutland, Vermont, and 
the mother in Vienna, Austria, from which country she emigrated to America 
with her mother and step-father and settled in Wisconsin.  The father of the 
subject came to Spring Prairie township, this county, in 1836 with his 
parents, making the long journey from the East in typical pioneer fashion, and 
here Francis BAKER became a well-to-do farmer, owning three hundred and twenty 
acres of fine land, a good home, and on this the subject now resides.  He was 
a man of fine principles and helped in the early development of the county to 
start the material, civic and moral progress and here his death occurred on 
March 16, 1897.  His widow is still living in Spring Prairie, now advanced in 
years, and it is interesting to hear her relate incidents of the early days 
here.  The elder BAKER was a Republican, but never had much ambition to be a 
leader in public affairs, although ready always to assist in all movements for 
the general good.
 
Simeon F. BAKER, of this sketch, was reared on the home farm where he worked 
hard when a boy and he received his education in the public schools, and he 
has always followed farming for a livelihood.  He is the owner of two hundred 
and eighty-seven acres of excellent land which he has kept well improved and 
well tilled, carrying on general farming and stock raising on an extensive 
scale, making a specialty of Holstein cattle.
 
Politically, Mr. BAKER is a Republican and loyal to his party's interests.
 
Mr. BAKER was married on March 19, 1902, to Maud ROUSSEAU, of Lovilla, Iowa, 
and to this union four children have been born, namely: Dorothy, Theresa, 
Pearl Marie and one who died in infancy.  Personally, Mr. BAKER is a very 
pleasant gentleman to known, neighborly and hospitable.
 
Submitted by Carol